Podcasts about California Army National Guard

With over three decades of dedicated service in law enforcement communications and military operations, Deborah Green has spent her life protecting and supporting those on the front lines.Her career began in 1986 with the California Army National Guard, where she served as a Communications Specialist and Military Police Officer until 1992. Transitioning into emergency dispatching, she worked for the Sacramento Police Department (1992-1993) before joining the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, where she spent 27 years (1994-2021) as a critical lifeline for officers in the field.On October 23, 2019, tragedy struck when a deputy under her watch was killed in a critical incident. The emotional and psychological impact of that event, combined with years of accumulated trauma, led to her PTSD and cPTSD diagnosis in October 2020. After retiring on June 1, 2021, Deborah became a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, peer support, and breaking the stigma surrounding PTSD in first responders.Now, as a guest on the No One Fights Alone podcast with hosts Brad Shepherd and Max Morgan, Deborah shares her deeply personal journey of resilience, healing, and hope, offering strength and understanding to those who continue to serve.

In this episode of Leadership Loading, host Jason McClaren chats with Ryan Micheletti, Head of Global Operations for Founder Institute and venture capitalist at The Veteran Fund. Ryan shares his journey from serving in the California Army National Guard to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor, supporting veteran-led startups and tech innovators.Ryan discusses how his military experience shaped his leadership skills, the lessons he learned as a startup founder, and how he co-founded The Veteran Fund to help veteran entrepreneurs thrive. He also dives into actionable advice for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs, including how to start small, build sustainably, and find purpose beyond the uniform.Key topics covered:How veterans can leverage their military skills to succeed in entrepreneurship.The importance of building cash flow before pursuing larger ventures.The role of The Veteran Fund in supporting critical tech startups led by veterans.Tips for finding your purpose and building the life you want.

Kurt Schlichter is a lawyer, author, and retired Army Colonel. He served for 28 years in the Army and today is a weekly senior columnist for Townhall Media. He is also a TV commentator and the author of numeraous books including the Kelly Turnbull series. His latest novel, THE ATTACK, is available now. After college, Kurt joined the United States Army and received his commission as a second lieutenant through Officer Candidate School. While stationed in West Germany, Kurt was deployed to Operation Desert Storm serving as a platoon leader. After leaving active duty, he joined the California Army National Guard and served in various command and staff positions. Kurt served in Kosovo and was mobilized for the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake, and the 2007 San Diego fires. He is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms Staff Service School and the Command and General Staff College and earned a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College. Kurt is a graduate of Loyola Law School, where he was a law review editor. To learn more about Kurt, follow him on X @KurtSchlichter. SPONSORS CRY HAVOC – A Tom Reese Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/ Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear Kurt Schlinchter,jack carr,targeted,jack carr book,the terminal list,targeted:beirut,danger close podcast,military decline,America military crisis,war strategy,battlefield readiness,leadership crisis,American dominance,military preparedness,military edge,accountability in military,defense strategy,America's readiness,Tucker Carlson,Sean Hannity,Candace Owens,Collapse,silent crisis,u.s. military,military,no one talks about,crisis,war,israel,hamas,iran

In this episode, Brigadier General Robert Wooldridge and Sergeant Major Daniel Sebby help us learn a bit about the history of the 40th Infantry Division, California National Guard, and what the division was doing up through 1943. Halfway through the year the Division moved from the US West Coast to Hawaii, and then later to Guadalcanal. We also talk a bit about the strengths of the National Guard — then and now — and the different responsibilities the CAARNG sometimes has to juggle. The 40th Infantry Division will be back next year to continue their story in 1944. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mother-of-tanks/message

This Week on Ukraine 2 4 2: Urban Warfare and other Battle Knowledge – US Major John SpencerTRT: 29 minutesUS Major John Spencer is considered the world's leading expert on urban warfare. In February 2022, he wrote The Mini-Manuel for The Urban Defender, a guidebook for everyday people to defend their territory against military aggressors. The manual was posted online by the Ukrainian military and went viral, enabling Ukrainians to help their military to defeat the February 24 attack by Russia on Kyiv and other major cities.Spencer discusses the concepts in his booklet and answers many questions about the war in Ukraine from the point of view of a military expert. He discusses why Russians bomb civilian targets, the purpose of F-16 planes that have just been granted to Ukraine, NATO, threats to Poland, nuclear weapons, the current character of this war and how warfare has changed, and more. He speculates about possible outcomes for Ukraine and Russia. Above all, he reminds us that war is ultimately a matter of politics, not weaponry.  Major John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics to four-star generals and other senior leaders in the U.S. He currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with an assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training.Music: Hey Hey Rise Up by Pink Floyd featuring Andriy Khlyvnyuk of BoomboxUkraine 2 4 2 features interviews with experts, key people on the ground in Ukraine and many others affected, who can give direct and personal accounts of the unfolding of the war in Ukraine, how people of diverse backgrounds and professional skills rally in the fight for freedom and the historical context of Russia's invasion.  

On today's show, Raymond Lopez discusses updates on Chicago. Later, Kara Greene discusses the Power Grid in CA. GUEST OVERVIEW: Lionel by and through his Nation covers world and national news and issues dissected and exposed without preconditions and preconceptions. Political deep dive analysis. Revealing the truth with a priority on unvarnished historicity. Critical thinking elevated to artform. Words of wisdom from the last of the renaissance polymaths. Honest, funny and unapologetic discussion from a renowned legal and media analyst, sesquipedalian and veteran talk radio pioneer. Nonpareil and sui generis. See https://lionelmedia.com/ for more. GUEST OVERVIEW: Kara Greene joined the team in February 2017 and currently serves as Director, Strategic Communications. In this capacity, Kara is responsible for managing earned and social media activities and supporting ongoing strategic communications and public policy programs for WSPA. Immediately prior to joining WSPA, Kara was a senior account manager at a digital advertising agency, representing corporate, non-profit and political entities. Before that, she served as the public affairs officer for the state's Counterdrug Task Force, a specialized task force that provides support to law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations in combating illicit drug use and drug trafficking. Kara earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Government from California State University, Sacramento. She is a major in the California Army National Guard, where she has served for 17 years.  

John Spencer is considered one of the leading experts in military operations in an urban context. As winter sets in with a vengeance life is becoming harder in Ukrainian cities and the supply of power and heat become unreliable from Russian missile strikes. Russia's campaign to cripple Ukraine's power infrastructure could therefore trigger a new wave of emigration to Europe, and there is still the threat of a new offensive against Kyiv. As Russia's position on the battlefield becomes more precarious, Putin may resort to terroristic threats, against nuclear facilities, or other irresponsible actions. Ukraine is on a path to victory, but how long will it take, and what will be the eventual cost? John Spencer is chair of Urban Warfare Studies at Modern War Institute at West Point, Major, US Army (ret). He is an award-winning College Assistant Professor and a widely published author in the many of the world's top news sources. John Spencer is considered one of the leading experts in military operations in an urban context. He is currently serving as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as Director of Urban Warfare Training.

With the growing urbanization of the world's population, it also follows that much of contemporary military operations would also be conducted within such urban centers. The challenges faced by military forces when engaging in operations in urban environments are considerable yet oddly are often neglected or ignored in official military training and doctrine. This despite the fact that urban battlefields have been consistent throughout military history, and seem to dominate the contemporary military landscape. These critical issues are addressed in Understanding Urban Warfare (Howgate Publishing Limited, 2022) co-edited by John Spencer and Liam Collins. John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training. Stephen Satkiewicz is independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Big History, Historical Sociology, War studies, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

With the growing urbanization of the world's population, it also follows that much of contemporary military operations would also be conducted within such urban centers. The challenges faced by military forces when engaging in operations in urban environments are considerable yet oddly are often neglected or ignored in official military training and doctrine. This despite the fact that urban battlefields have been consistent throughout military history, and seem to dominate the contemporary military landscape. These critical issues are addressed in Understanding Urban Warfare (Howgate Publishing Limited, 2022) co-edited by John Spencer and Liam Collins. John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training. Stephen Satkiewicz is independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Big History, Historical Sociology, War studies, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

With the growing urbanization of the world's population, it also follows that much of contemporary military operations would also be conducted within such urban centers. The challenges faced by military forces when engaging in operations in urban environments are considerable yet oddly are often neglected or ignored in official military training and doctrine. This despite the fact that urban battlefields have been consistent throughout military history, and seem to dominate the contemporary military landscape. These critical issues are addressed in Understanding Urban Warfare (Howgate Publishing Limited, 2022) co-edited by John Spencer and Liam Collins. John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training. Stephen Satkiewicz is independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Big History, Historical Sociology, War studies, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

With the growing urbanization of the world's population, it also follows that much of contemporary military operations would also be conducted within such urban centers. The challenges faced by military forces when engaging in operations in urban environments are considerable yet oddly are often neglected or ignored in official military training and doctrine. This despite the fact that urban battlefields have been consistent throughout military history, and seem to dominate the contemporary military landscape. These critical issues are addressed in Understanding Urban Warfare (Howgate Publishing Limited, 2022) co-edited by John Spencer and Liam Collins. John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training. Stephen Satkiewicz is independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Big History, Historical Sociology, War studies, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

With the growing urbanization of the world's population, it also follows that much of contemporary military operations would also be conducted within such urban centers. The challenges faced by military forces when engaging in operations in urban environments are considerable yet oddly are often neglected or ignored in official military training and doctrine. This despite the fact that urban battlefields have been consistent throughout military history, and seem to dominate the contemporary military landscape. These critical issues are addressed in Understanding Urban Warfare (Howgate Publishing Limited, 2022) co-edited by John Spencer and Liam Collins. John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training. Stephen Satkiewicz is independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Big History, Historical Sociology, War studies, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military-related topics. Considered one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with an assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training. Serving over twenty-five years in the active Army as an infantry soldier, Spencer has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. His assignments as an Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, a Ranger Instructor with the Army's Ranger School, a Joint Chief of Staff and Army Staff intern, a fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group, and Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point. Spencer holds a Master's of Policy Management from Georgetown University. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, NY Daily News, Wired Magazine, Politico, The Hill, Foreign Policy Magazine, Defense One, Army Magazine, and many other publications. Spencer is also a regular military analyst and commentator for CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and numerous news and media organizations. He currently lives in Colorado Springs, CO, with his wife and three children.

John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognised expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Considered one of the world's leading expert on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to four-star generals and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy.We talk about:LeadershipCultureSocial CohesionCommunityTribeTeam DynamicGroup IdentityShared AdversityLiving up to historyCreating the narrativeProximity leadershipArtifactsPrideSpencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training.Serving over twenty-five years in the active Army as an infantry soldier, Spencer has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. His assignments as an Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, a Ranger Instructor with the Army's Ranger School, a Joint Chief of Staff and Army Staff intern, fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group, and Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point.

Released 21 September, 2022 This podcast explores urban warfare through the lens of modern warfare in  Ukraine. Keywords: Britain, Israel,  Ukraine, urban warfare, modern warfare Episode Transcript: “Urban Warfare”  Stephanie Crider (Host) Decisive Point introduces Conversations on Strategy, a US Army War College Press production featuring distinguished authors and contributors who explore timely issues in national security affairs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Department of the Army, the US Army War College, or any other agency of the US government. Conversations on Strategy welcomes John Spencer. Spencer currently serves as the chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute, codirector of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He served over 25 years in the US Army as an infantry soldier, having held the ranks from private to sergeant first class and second lieutenant to major. He also currently serves as a colonel in the California State Guard, assigned to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard, as the director of urban warfare training. His research focuses on military operations in dense urban areas, megacities, urban, and subterranean warfare. Welcome to Conversations on Strategy, John. I'm glad you're here. (John Spencer) Thanks for having me. Host Let's talk about urban warfare. The US Army War College Press has published several pieces on this topic over the years. On a recent Urban Warfare Project podcast, you note urban warfare is the hardest. Can you elaborate on that? (Spencer) Sure. So I'm pretty adamant out of all the places you could ask military units to try to achieve strategic objectives, the urban operating environment is the hardest. Because, one, the physical terrain, right, which is complicated and hard in all areas—high elevation, you know, deep jungles—but the actual element of the urban physical terrain, the three-dimensional, the surface, subsurface, rooftops, the canalizing effect of the buildings, and the architecture of the city that reduce our military's or any military's ability to do what they want to do, right? So to do maneuver warfare, to use (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance or) ISR and long-range strike capabilities—it doesn't get negated; it gets degraded in the urban environment. So I think it is the hardest because of that complexity of that physical terrain. But, by definition, “urban” means there's people present. By our definition, the US military's definition, “urban” means that there's man-made terrain on top of natural terrain. There's a population, and then there's infrastructure to support that population. So with the presence of civilians in the operating environment in which militaries will be told to achieve objectives, the presence of civilians means that there will be a limit on the use of force. Because of the law of war, the international humanitarian law, (law of armed conflict or) LOAC, the different names that we use for it—since World War II and even all the way before World War II—most people think that in urban fights, like Stalingrad and, for us, Manila and Seoul—that was just a free range. There's always a limit on the use of force. So going into it, it's going to be harder for the military to use their form of warfighting because there's gonna be limits on the use of force. Of course, there's the three-block war, where soldiers and commanders will have to be fighting a peer competitor, at the same time dealing with humanitarian approaches and trying to get civilians out of the battle area, trying to save infrastructure. General (Charles) Krulak called it “the three-block war.” And then, of course, we often, when we envision urban warfare in massive operating environments that are urban, we think the civilians are just a hurdle or a concern to protect them.

John Spencer is the chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Modern War Institute, United States Military Academy. He is the author of Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership and Social Connections in Modern Warfare. This book has been endorsed by Generals David Petraeus, Stanley McChrystal and HR McMaster. John also serves as a colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard, as the director of Urban Warfare Training. John served twenty-five years on active duty in the U.S. Army as an infantry soldier and is a highly decorated combat veteran. https://www.johnspenceronline.com

 Suzi is joined by Retired Colonel Loren Weeks to talk about some of the issues and possible solutions within the VA Healthcare system. Some of the questions are: Why is the Veterans Affairs Hospital system not mapped out to serve veterans as efficiently as they are served when on active duty? Why is it that when veterans go to a VA hospital no matter where the location, the EMR system cannot retrieve medical records from another VA location? Why does a veteran have to enroll when they come into the Emergency Room before being seen? So many questions? Listen in to Suzi and Loren's perspectives on issues and solutions to create a better system for our veteran community.BioColonel Loren A. Weeks enlisted in the Army Reserve on June 6, 1983 as a 13B, Cannon Crewman, with the C Battery, 4th Battalion, 75th Division Artillery.  He served three years as an enlisted soldier with the U.S. Army Reserve and the Illinois Army National Guard before receiving a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant on May 10, 1986.  His service continued with the Illinois Army National Guard as a Platoon Leader with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment and Chemical Officer for the 106th Aviation Battalion.  In September 1987, he transferred to the U.S. Army serving as Chemical Officer with the 1st Battalion, 508th Airborne Infantry, 193rd Infantry Brigade stationed in the Republic of Panama.  During this tour, he participated in 28 named Joint Operations concluding with Operation Just Cause.  In 1990, he was transferred to Fort Campbell and served with the 63rd Chemical Company, 101st Airborne Division and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.  Colonel Weeks returned to the Illinois Army National Guard in March 1991 with service in the   66th Infantry Brigade, 34th Infantry Division as Brigade Chemical Officer and HHC Company Commander.  Branch transferring into the Quartermaster Corps, he was assigned duties within the Department of Logistics, State Area Command as the Defense Movement and Supply Management Officer. His last duty assignment within the Illinois Army National Guard was as Support Operations Officer, 232nd Corps Support Battalion.  He transferred to the California Army National Guard in 2003 and served as the Support Operations Officer, XO and the Battalion Commander of the 340th Forward Support Battalion and 1/149 Armor Battalion until his first Operation Enduring Freedom deployment.   As part of Task Force Phoenix, the 40th ID Embedded Training Team mentored the 5th Kandak (CSS Battalion), 2nd Brigade, 201st Corps at Forward Operating Base Fiaz, Kunar Province supporting ANA combat operations in the Kunar, Pech, Waterpor, Waygal, and Korrengal Valleys.Colonel Weeks returned to the CAARNG in 2009 to command the Pre-Mobilization Training Battalion, Task Force Warrior, with the primary responsibility for training assistance and certification of mobilizing units. In 2012, he conducted his second OEF Deployment assigned to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan.  Upon return, he was assigned as the Army Division G-4.  In May 2015, he deployed to Afghanistan as commander of the 224th Logistics Mentor Team.Colonel Weeks' military education includes the Chemical Officer Basic Course, Quartermaster Officer's Advanced Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Command and General Staff College. His civilian education includes a Baccalaureate of Arts Degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University in 1987.Colonel Weeks' military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with one Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Me

In this episode, John Spencer welcomes back Brig. Gen. Robert Wooldridge, the deputy commanding general for operations of the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard. In July, the division held the second iteration of the world’s only course specifically for division and brigade staff officers and noncommissioned officers, aimed at developing the skills needed to plan successful large-scale combat operations in the major urban areas. Brig. Gen. Wooldridge joins to describe the course's second round. He explains some of the changes made as the division aims to best prepare students for the unique challenges of urban warfare. He also shares lessons they learned from the latest iteration of the course and details plans for the next one, to be held in May 2023.

Welcome back to Freedom Investor Radio for our very first solo episode with your host, and co-founder and managing principal at Freedom Investor, John Pearl! John has been part of numerous coaching and investing programs, has served in the California Army National Guard, and currently works as a Nuclear Security Specialist at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Today we are discussing hassle-free real estate investing! John has had experience investing as both a limited and general partner in apartment syndications; tuning in you'll hear all about what syndication allows you to do, its benefits, how apartment syndication works, how it can help you achieve your financial goals and diversify your portfolio, and what players are involved in the process. We also look into who can invest in apartment syndications, the types of apartments there are to invest in, and how to increase income and decrease expenses in apartment syndication. Next, we delve deep into all of the leverage you can use to your advantage in syndication, the tax benefits you can capitalize on, and how syndication magically compounds. Finally, John shares his controversial retirement plan with us. To be inspired and educated on apartment syndication, join us now!Key Points From This Episode:What syndication allows you to do and what some of the benefits are. What an apartment syndication is and how it works. How apartment syndication can help you achieve your financial goals. Why syndication is an extremely powerful way to diversify your portfolio. How syndication works and who the players involved are. Who can invest in apartment syndications. The types of apartments out there to be invested in: class A to D. What the multi-family investing strategy is. How to increase income and decrease expenses. How you can use leverage to your advantage when investing; money, knowledge, and time. The tax benefits of investing in commercial real estate.The role of 1031 exchange in syndication. How investors make money in syndication. The magic of compounding. John's retirement plan and how it differs from the traditional 401 (k) plan.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:John Pearl on LinkedInFree Guide on Passive ProfitsTo learn about syndications and how passively investing in one can help you gain freedom and control over your life, visit:www.passiveCREprofits.com

Kurt Schlichter discusses the fall, potential collapse, and possible resurgence of America. The apex of U.S. power was the 1990s where Washington stood militarily unchallenged, but the tables have turned as today Russia and China have become worthy adversaries. Inflation and shortages are symbolic of a deteriorating economy and unprecedented time of decline, which is being accepted by the ruling class. He compares the situation that led to the Yugoslav civil war in the Balkans to what's going on in America today and the real possibility of a second civil war. Watch On BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Kurt Schlichter: Americans are Living in an Unprecedented Time of Decline #304 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.comDonate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donationsConsult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopoliticseasyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.comEscape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopoliticsPassVult https://passvult.comSociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.comWise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Kurt Schlichter http://kurtschlichter.com Twitter https://twitter.com/KurtSchlichter BOOK - 'We'll Be Back: The Fall and Rise of America' https://www.regnery.com/9781684513307/well-be-back About Kurt Schlichter Kurt Schlichter is a successful trial lawyer based in the Los Angeles area representing companies and individuals in matters ranging from routine business cases to confidential Hollywood and entertainment industry disputes and transactions.  A member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which recognizes attorneys who have won trial verdicts in excess of $1 million, his litigation strategy and legal analysis articles have run in such legal publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal and California Lawyer. Kurt is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Law School, where he was a law review editor.  He majored in Communications and Political Science as an undergraduate at the University of California, San Diego, where he also edited the student paper California Review while writing a regular column in the student humor paper the Koala. After college, Kurt enlisted in the United States Army and received his commission as a second lieutenant through the Army Officer Candidate School.  While stationed in West Germany, Kurt was deployed to Operation Desert Storm when he served in the conflict as a platoon leader.  After leaving active duty, he joined the California Army National Guard and served in a variety of command and staff positions for over two decades. Colonel Schlichter wears the silver “jump wings” of a qualified paratrooper and commanded the elite 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment. A veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Kosovo), as well as the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake and the 2007 San Diego fires mobilizations, he is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms Staff Service School and the Command and General Staff College.  He earned a master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College. His freelance writing been published in major papers like the New York Post, the Washington Examiner, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, the Washington Times, the Army Times, and the San Francisco Examiner.  Kurt also wrote for Breitbart.com's Big Hollywood, Big Government, Big Journalism and Big Peace sites and is a weekly columnist for Townhall.com. As a stand-up comic for several years, he has gathered a large and devoted following in the world of social media for his amusing and often biting conservative commentary.

This week, Disneyland celebrates American Independence, Pirates of the Caribbean is back and looks great, the retheme of Splash Mountain gets a name, new villains coming to Oogie Boogie Bash, we talk about the new Disney Wish cruise ship, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: Monday was the celebration of American Independence in the United States and Disneyland joined in as always. Two military bands were on hand to entertain guests. The California Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band from Los Alamitos, CA and the 1st Division Marine Band from Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA, who are renowned for their musical excellence played in the parks July 2nd through 4th. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/07/military-musicians-disneyland-resort-band-together-to-celebrate-independence-day/ Pirates of the Caribbean has returned at Disneyland! The entrance queue that was completely rebuilt looks nearly identical to what was there before. The two new trees are smaller than the old ones, and new lampposts have been added to brighten up the queue at night, but those are the only noticeable differences. Inside, the attraction has been brought back to its former glory. All the lighting, audio, and animatronics are working properly. – https://www.micechat.com/326163-dateline-disneyland-pirates-return-submarine-voyage-testing-more/ There is finally a name for the retheming of Splash Mountain, along with a timeline! Tiana's Bayou Adventure will be opening in late 2024 at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. No closing date was announced yet, but we would guess sometime next year. – https://www.micechat.com/262305-breaking-news-splash-mountain-to-become-princess-and-the-frog-themed/ Oogie Boogie Bash tickets went on sale last week and are already sold out for the season. It is possible that Disney could add more dates, but nothing has been announced as of yet. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/07/04/tickets-sold-out-fast-for-disneylands-oogie-boogie-bash/ Two new villains have been teased to be coming to immersive treat trails this year for the Oogie Boogie Bash. There is a lot of speculation online, but – spoiler alert if you don't want to know, skip ahead a few minutes – it looks like Madam Mim and Mother Gothel will be joining the existing villains at the party. – https://twitter.com/Disneyland/status/1542241493754122240 Star Wars fans will have even more lightsaber hilts to add to their collections soon. Starting on July 8th, Plo Kloon and Kana Jarrus hilts will be available. A limited edition of 6,000 Ahsoka Tano hilt sets will also be available, but only at Walt Disney World, which features a case that plays Ahsoka's theme song when opened and contains two hilts, like in Star Wars: Rebels. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/06/30/new-lightsaber-hilts-coming-to-disneys-star-wars-galaxys-edge/ Fans of the coasters from Oga's Cantina can now purchase some more durable versions at Jewels of Bith is Star Wars: Galaxys Edge. The coasters come in a set of 4 for $24.99 and are made out of wood with the design engraved and burned into the coaster. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/06/disneyland-now-selling-sturdier-drink-coasters-from-ogas-cantina-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge/ Just a couple of small updates from around Disneyland. Hyperspace Mountain has gone back into hibernation this week and the classic version has returned. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is reopening on July 25th. – https://www.micechat.com/326163-dateline-disneyland-pirates-return-submarine-voyage-testing-more/ Discussion Topic: The Disney Wish – https://www.micechat.com/325279-explore-the-disney-wish-deck-by-deck/ Book your trip through ConciEARS – https://www.conciears.com

Our guests today are three friends from the Central Coast of CA who share a mission: to make the Earth a better place for all their descendants. Earth Day, Earth Month, Earth Year–why not an Earth Eternity? We know that nothing lasts for eternity; one day, scientists say, our Sun will fail us and leave everything in darkness and cold, long after life on planet Earth no longer exists. But what about now? How do we celebrate our Earth's longevity, long after a day in April, a month in Spring or a year from now? Spend the next hour with our guests June Cochran, Kelly Fisher and Grace Gautereaux while we vision together an Earth Eternity healed of the many mistakes we made while generations embraced the notion that Earth's resources were boundless, that our greed was “good” and that our abuses would never be noticed. RELEVANT LINKS PFJ Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo College Corps Fellowship - Cal Poly (Get $10K for your educational expenses in exchange for a 450 hour internship with a local non-profit working for the environment. Apply now! June 30 deadline.) SLO Climate Coalition Resilient SLO SLO Climate Coalition Micro Community Collaborative Civic Spark-Americorps City of San Luis Obispo (SLO) Sustainability Dept Surfriders Central Coast Red Cross Central CA Silent Spring by Rachel Carson ECOSLO GridAlternatives U.N. Sustainable Development Goals Tri County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer BlocPower   MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS June Cochran, a native Californian, earned her undergraduate degree at U.C. Berkeley, where she learned how to protest injustices, and her Master's degree at Occidental in Urban Studies. June then became a reporter, a high school teacher, a college instructor and an Instructional Specialist, training teachers for Stockton Unified School District. Possessing a deep desire to educate herself and others on resiliency and equity issues, she started and advised a high school club titled E.N.U.F. (Earth Needs Us Fast); organized a Green Shalom action group at a synagogue; produced a number of informative video programs for the media; and became an integral contributor in key groups engaged in a positive movement toward a solution-based future.  As coordinator of the San Luis Obispo Climate Coalition, her mission is to increase awareness of the advantages of decarbonization in order to strengthen our energy profile and our local economy, give residents the power to put their talents to work, and prepare our isolated area for unexpected events. In 2018, June received the SLO Climate Coalition's “Climate Champion Award,” of which she is quite proud. In all of June's work for change, her emphasis is on raising public awareness, organizing educational events, and networking. She volunteers as a national responder for the American Red Cross and has helped install solar through Grid Alternatives, including two all-female installations.  June and her husband, Fred Fink, live in Shell Beach, CA. They do this work primarily for her daughter and son, who both work in the field of public health; a daughter-in-law who is a high school counselor; a son-in-law who is an engineer; and four grandsons—two in California and two in New York—and for all their descendants, as well as for all future individuals and families. June is committed to creating a vibrant, just, and sustainable world for ALL people for generations to come. Kelly Fisher serves as the program director and co-founder of the San Luis Obispo Climate Coalition's Micro-Community Collaborative. Their Resilient SLO Challenge program is designed to promote equity, resilience, and climate protection regionally. Kelly also serves as a highly qualified expert with the United States Army Senior Education Program, where she assisted in the development of the Women, Peace and Security curriculum. Kelly serves as a Deputy Congressional Director for the United States' Women's Caucus at United Nations, a Board member of the American Red Cross Pacific Coast Chapter and a member of the Coalition for Women's Appointments.  Before devoting her full-time support to the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Brigadier General Fisher retired from 40 years of US military service. Her most recent duty assignments include Land Component Commander of California Army National Guard with concurrent duty as Deputy Commandant - Reserve Affairs United States Army War College. General Fisher also served as the special assistant to the Chief of National Guard Bureau, and a member of the Department of Defense Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Wisconsin National Guard's Sexual Harassment, Assault, Response and Prevention Program.  Grace Gautereaux serves as the Outreach Specialist of the San Luis Obispo Climate Coalition's Micro-Community Collaborative. She promotes the Resilient SLO Challenge to local households to encourage individual and collective action around resilience, sustainability, and equity. She works with local agencies to advertise financial and other support opportunities to users and coordinates with financial stakeholders to create compelling, locally-oriented incentives to participate in the challenge. In addition, Grace has worked with partner agencies to develop a Fellowship opportunity that will bolster Resilient SLO mobilization initiatives on the ground in San Luis Obispo communities. Grace also works as a “CivicSpark Fellow” for the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) where she helps to develop policy, workforce preparedness, and homeowner education around building electrification and energy efficiency initiatives on the Central Coast. Grace graduated from Willamette University with a BA in Politics concentrated in international renewable energy policy and economics.    SUPPORT PFJ We greatly appreciate your financial support so that we can continue to educate, advocate and pray for the things that matter to our organization. Please consider donating through PayPal. People of Faith for Justice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit  organization. CREDITS The People of Faith for Justice Podcast is produced and edited by Jeff Manildi Music for the People of Faith for Justice Podcast is provided by Andrew Gorman

California Army National Guard, Major General Laura Yeager recounts her incredible 36-year active duty career that includes becoming the first female Division Commander in the history of the U.S. Army

Dr. Edwin Jones and Rev. Michael Thompson joined us to discuss an initiative that helps us instill biblical family values and invest in our children.  Dr. Edwin Jones, Living Faith Baptist Church and Ministries International is a native Washingtonian, is an ordained preacher and has earned two doctoral degrees, Doctor of Ministry and a Ph.D. from the Andersonville Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the former President of Faith Christian University and Schools - Maryland. He has served in both the United States Marine Corps and the California Army National Guard. He has been a guest lecturer at Emory University and Wake Forest University and at several conventions and conferences throughout the United States and South Africa. Dr. Jones serves with OneHeartDC facilitating ministry in the inner city, including various evangelism training and outreach activities. He also serves as the Coordinator for the Generations Initiative DC Parenting Training Program. He is married to Dr. Karyn C. Jones, he is a father, grandfather and great-grandfather.Rev. Michael Thompson, serves as Sr. Pastor-Teacher at Bethesda Baptist Church in the Ivy City neighborhood of Washington, DC. He is Chairman of the Board of Child Evangelism Fellowship DC and serves in a catalytic role for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He has a heart for evangelism and community transformation. He is presently pursuing an advanced degree at Dallas Theological Seminary, Virginia Campus. Prior to being called into full-time ministry, Pastor Mike served as a health administrator at a local hospital system in Washington DC. He and his wife Vera have four children, Erika, David, Keturah and India.

Dr. Drummond is a native of Jacksonville, FL. After graduating from Stanton College Preparatory School, he attended Morehouse College in Atlanta GA, where he received his B.S. in Biology. While at Morehouse, Dr. Drummond developed a passion for mentoring and research, and graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he attended the Medical Scientist Training Program at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he received both his MD and PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine. His passion for mentoring and recruitment led to numerous institutional diversity awards, including the David E. Rogers award for Medical Professionalism and Community service. After completing an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Drummond finalized his training with a postdoctoral Research Fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Drummond's multiple interests have led to a wide range of positions. He is currently the Lead Clinician and Director of Laboratories at the Montebello Urgent Care center with OPTUM and he served as a Physician in the California Army National Guard. Dr. Drummond also works as a concierge physician in the Greater Los Angeles area and is a medical consultant for various corporations throughout the country.

John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Considered the world's leading expert on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and as host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also serves as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training. Serving over twenty-five years in the active Army as an infantry soldier, Spencer has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. His assignments as an Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, a Ranger Instructor with the Army's Ranger School, a Joint Chief of Staff and Army Staff intern, fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group, and Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point.In his new book, Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War (July 1, 2022, Potomac Books), Col. Spencer delivers lessons learned about effective methods for building teams in a way that overcomes the distractions of home and the outside world, without reducing the benefits gained from connections to family. Spencer holds a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, NY Daily News, Wired Magazine, Politico, The Hill, Foreign Policy Magazine, Defense One, Army Magazine, and many other publications. Spencer is also a regular military analyst and commentator for CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and numerous news and media organizations. He currently lives in Colorado Springs, CO, with his wife and three children. He looks forward to connecting via Twitter@SpencerGuard.

Drone talk with Jay Seidel; we talk about what's new, what's coming and all the new rules are happening to the drone world. Jay is professor and director of the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College. He has always had a passion for aviation as he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol as a teenager, where he flew gliders and immersed himself in all things aviation. This, coupled with his other passion of visual storytelling is what lead him to drones and to create the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College. He is a Part 107 certified UAS Pilot and has been flying drones since 2016. He is an AUVSI TOP (Level 3) UAV Instructor and is a member of the FAA's Safety Team where he is a Drone Pro for Orange and Los Angeles counties. He regularly speaks across Southern California communities about drone safety and drone education. He wrote the textbook Drones: Training and Applications to Digital Imaging and has been a guest speaker and trainer at a variety of industry workshops and conferences. He is the president of the AUVSI Lindbergh Chapter, which include members from all areas of autonomous systems from all of Southern California. He served 12 years in the U.S. Army and California Army National Guard where he worked as an engineer and photojournalist. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism of Cal State Long Beach and his master's degree in communications from Cal State Fullerton. He is helping to build the drone journalism course and program at CSULB, San Diego State University and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. In addition to teaching drone tech courses, he also teaches a variety of courses in multimedia and visual journalism and trains students on everything from writing and photography to audio and video (including drones and 360 video). He has worked as a journalist for more than 15 years. He is also the festival director and founder of the Southern California Drone Film Festival, which showcases the creative work or aerial visual storytellers. The Orange County native enjoys spending time with his family, sports, traveling, photography, flying drones, 360 video/VR, and all things tech. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-brown57/support

Here's your weekly selection of highlights from the Crosstalk news desk-----Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine could open the door to greater global conflict as a new axis of evil, led by Russia and China, is determined to control the world's technology and commerce. ----No breakthroughs after foreign ministers from Ukraine and Russia met in Turkey.----The Pentagon rejected Poland's offer to give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine. ----Ukrainian officials sounded alarms after Russian forces cut off the power supply to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.----Amid a ban by western companies on supplying aircraft parts to Russia, China has decided not to do so as well.----Angry Russian mothers have accused Vladimir Putin of deploying their sons as -cannon fodder- in his invasion of Ukraine.----Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland testified that she's worried Russia may get a hold of Ukraine's biological research facilities.----Attorney General Merrick Garland is joining with the U.S. -Five -Eyes- partners to call upon the International Criminal Police Organization to end Russia's access to Interpol databases as the Kremlin continues its invasion of Ukraine.----Ukrainian Tesla employees who return to their country and join the fight against Russia will receive 3 months pay. ----McDonald's announced it's closing 850 of its restaurants in Russia in response to the war.----The California Army National Guard commander on Sunday sent a memorandum to soldiers serving in that state's National Guard, which is partnered with Ukrainian forces under the state partnership program, asking them to stand ready.----Russia's -Z- symbol could become the next swastika.

Here's your weekly selection of highlights from the Crosstalk news desk-----Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine could open the door to greater global conflict as a new axis of evil, led by Russia and China, is determined to control the world's technology and commerce. ----No breakthroughs after foreign ministers from Ukraine and Russia met in Turkey.----The Pentagon rejected Poland's offer to give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine. ----Ukrainian officials sounded alarms after Russian forces cut off the power supply to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.----Amid a ban by western companies on supplying aircraft parts to Russia, China has decided not to do so as well.----Angry Russian mothers have accused Vladimir Putin of deploying their sons as -cannon fodder- in his invasion of Ukraine.----Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland testified that she's worried Russia may get a hold of Ukraine's biological research facilities.----Attorney General Merrick Garland is joining with the U.S. -Five -Eyes- partners to call upon the International Criminal Police Organization to end Russia's access to Interpol databases as the Kremlin continues its invasion of Ukraine.----Ukrainian Tesla employees who return to their country and join the fight against Russia will receive 3 months pay. ----McDonald's announced it's closing 850 of its restaurants in Russia in response to the war.----The California Army National Guard commander on Sunday sent a memorandum to soldiers serving in that state's National Guard, which is partnered with Ukrainian forces under the state partnership program, asking them to stand ready.----Russia's -Z- symbol could become the next swastika.

Today I want to introduce you to a book called, “The Only Women in the Room.”  I have felt like that many times over the last 25 years myself, and finally, someone has written a book about this.  If you have ever felt lost, alone, or lacking inspiration as a female real estate investor this book is for you.  This book is also for all the men out there that have helped women succeed in this business, and I know there are many that have done that. Real estate investing has always been a male-dominated field since I first started more than two decades ago.  It was just the way it was much like tradespeople were traditionally male. This book was compiled by a strong female investor by the name of Ashley L. Wilson.  It features 20 female real estate investors and their stories. To say it is a powerful book would be an understatement. Ashley L. Wilson There is a paragraph that Ashley wrote that I would like to share with you because it sums up my beliefs perfectly on this subject. Ashley says,” Why were women not investing in real estate? In my quest to find the answers to each question, I kept landing on one direct link – the gender divide.  The gender divide is both intentional and unintentional and is witnessed on multiple fronts with the most common one people think of as being the wage gap. Unfortunately, it starts way before you ever enter the workforce; you are born into the divide”. This is a profound statement. You are born into it! Ashley's chapter in this book will open your eyes to how women came to be “in the divide” and she'll show you a way out. Here is What You Will Find in the Chapters This book, “The Only Woman in the Room,” is packed with knowledge from 20 successful female investors from around the country.  It doesn't matter whether your focus is on residential or commercial real estate investing, you will find stories that will inspire you and also help you move forward when things get tough.  There is someone in this book that has been where you are today who has overcome the same struggles. You will definitely find a role model who is where you want to be that will lead the way as you go down this path they have already traveled.  After all, as female investors, this business has always been about empowering other women. The Chapters - The Only Woman in the Room There is so much wisdom in these chapters.  Feel free to pick and choose or skip around but be sure to read each and every one of them. You will learn something from each one of these successful female real estate investors. You will notice one common thread in the book and that is each of these women give back to other women and to their communities in some way. 1. The Key to Financial Freedom by Ashley L. Wilson I love this chapter because it's about living life on your terms. Ashley describes the actual moment when she realized the stunningly small number of female investors in this business which led her to write this book. She also has some powerful statistics on the gender divide when it comes to wages, reluctance to invest, education and so much more.  This is a chapter that will open your eyes to the challenges women have always faced but are discussed front and center in this book. 2. Overcoming Adversity and Setbacks to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Portfolio by Anna Kelley Anna Kelley's story really drives home that it doesn't matter where you start from. It's where you end up that matters. She understands both traditional and non-traditional investments and has purchased, renovated, and rented millions of dollars in real estate all while working a full-time job and raising four children.  If you struggle with venturing into the unknown, her advice is to muster up the determination and grit to relentlessly pursue your dreams, come hell or high water. 3. Life by Design by Grace Yarber If you've ever wondered how someone creates their perfect life; one where you are free to travel while building a business, you'll find out in this chapter. Grace did it by spending an entire weekend to map out her ideal life.  Once she had her plan it was a matter of implementing it one step at a time. Grace eventually left her full-time job and joined her husband in his business which was flipping single-family homes while keeping some as rentals. Grace realized that passive income through rentals was her ticket to her perfect life. 4. Wasting Youth on Real Estate Brittany Arnason After high school, Brittany Arnason spent a few years backpacking solo around the world. She bought her first house when she was 18 years old and is a believer in DIY renovations. She has always lived her life by this philosophy, “You're only young once” and has built her business around this core philosophy of living her life to the fullest. Her focus is long-term buy-and-hold rental properties. Her portfolio consists of single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, and self-storage facilities. 5. Reinventing Yourself by Patricia Red Hawk, MD Patricia Red Hawk has such an interesting background, to sum it up in a paragraph would just not be possible.  She put herself through college eventually going to medical school where she got that coveted “MD” after her name. After a few years, she decided medicine wasn't where she wanted to focus her time, so she moved on.  Along the way Patricia served in the California Army National Guard which included a tour of the Middle East, she was a general contractor and is now a kick-ass, innovative real estate investor. Patricia utilizes many investing strategies including BRRRR, fix-and-flip, value add/forced appreciation, and wholesaling. 7. Getting Started by Deborah Nye People come to real estate investing through many different paths.  Deborah points out some things that as investors we know are truths. Certain things don't matter your education your age, your background, your financial situation, or your current circumstances. They have no effect on your ability to build a successful real estate investing business. What does matter is your ability to build a team, educate yourself, have a goal, and act.  Deborah has purchased both single-family homes as well as large multi-unit buildings. 7. Allow Your Why to Guide Strategy by Gertrude Mageza I love that Gertrude Mageza starts right out of the gate with, “Begin with your why.”  When things get tough (and they will) your why is the thing that will carry you through those times and propel you toward success.  As she points out, real estate is not a get-rich-quick business. It is a build wealth slowly business. Grace lays out the first steps, doing your first deal, and the many steps in the middle on the way to building and scaling a successful business. Grace grew her business from two units to seventy units in just twelve months and now has a multi-million-dollar investment business. 8. Transitioning to an Entrepreneur by Palak Shah Palak beautifully lays out the struggles of having a baby in her 30s while working a demanding corporate job as an engineer.  Taking the leap of faith to leave your corporate job behind and dive headfirst into entrepreneurship is not an easy decision.  She lays out the formula for becoming a single-income family. Palak also dives deep into the bottlenecks she encountered along the way and how she solved them.  These are very much the same bottlenecks most investors encounter along the way, so these are valuable lessons. Palak has invested in real estate for many years. It is her passion to empower other investors to pursue entrepreneurship through real estate investing to live an empowered and financially free life. 9. Channeling to Profits by Rebecca Shea. We are two marketing nerds (Beka and me) and I love her for that. Beka Shea is a former mechanical engineer. Prior to real estate investing she also served as an officer in the US Navy. We all know that marketing is how you get leads in the door, but how do you actually do that?  What you'll learn from my friend Beka is that you'd better know your numbers if you're going to be successful. It's up to you to dig into the data and cut the fat out as she would say. In her chapter, Beka gives you a crash course on marketing channels, which numbers are important in your business, and on exactly how to begin to understand the power of data when it comes to growing your business.  Beka has rehabbed over 60 houses and wholesaled over 120 deals. 10. Construction Management Tools by Andresa Guidelli If you want to know about construction management, Andresa Guidelli is your person. She is not only smart, but she is brave and bold as you will learn in her story. She left home at 14 to attend tech school in Brazil while learning English at night. Over the years she got her college degree as well as her master's degree.  You are going to get some tips in this chapter on choosing GOOD contractors, managing your projects, procedures to follow, a detailed list of what you need to give your contractor, negotiation tips, and so much more.  This chapter is pure gold.  Andresa is a developer who specializes in full gut renovation projects, new construction and is focusing on building medium to larger commercial development projects. She owns a rental portfolio of both short and long-term rentals. Andresa is the co-founder of InvestHER. 11. Strategic Moments to Build an Empire by Liz Faircloth Like so many people, Liz Faircloth thought she knew exactly what she wanted to do in life when everything changed.  One of those pivotal moments was when she read the book Rich Dad Poor Dad.  Like so many people, this book changed the way she thought.  The secure career path she had carved out with her college education no longer worked for her.  Liz goes over six strategic moments in this chapter that forever changed her life below: Observe the masses and do the opposite Get your first deal done fast by finding tired landlords Live below your means Focus, focus, focus Know when to expand beyond your comfort zone Launching the Real Estate InvestHer Movement Liz co-founded her company with her husband, and they now control close to 700 units of commercial and residential assets. Liz is also the co-founder of InvestHER. 12. The Fruit of Consistent Hard Work by Rebecca Rynkiewicz Like so many women, Rebecca found herself starting over in her hometown after her divorce. She had been living a life by default, not by design and she was determined to change that. Rebecca had her real estate license, so she made a game plan and followed 3 simple steps every day. She had some tough times before turning the corner, but she did turn things around.  Along the way she met 3 friends that started a house flipping business which allowed her to learn and eventually buy her first flip which she sold for a six-figure payday.  Rebecca is a Realtor who is in the top 1% of agents in the Philadelphia area, as well as a rehabber and a wholesaler. 13. Storing Profits by Corinn Altomare Corinn Altomare is a classically trained musician turned real estate investor. How is that for a career pivot? Corinn started in real estate investing by purchasing a triplex occupied by inherited tenants in 2 units. A few months later she bought her second property and began laying down a solid foundation of smaller multi-family properties. She and her husband continued acquiring properties through syndication and eventually moved into recession-resistant self-storage.  Corinn will take you through why she loves this type of investment, how to underwrite a self-storage deal, operations, using technology in this business, and more. 14. Acting on Conviction by Kathy Fettke Kathy Fettke has a story to tell that will put tears in your eyes. After her husband got a devastating diagnosis, she needed to make money fast. Kathy had been a stay-at-home mom for years, and now she needed to earn money while her husband focused on getting better. She learned that she could make $600 per month providing room and board to college students, per bed and that's how she got her start in real estate. Kathy also learned how to monetize her weekly radio show which led to doors opening for her that she could have never imagined at the time.   Today, Kathy is the co-CEO of Real Wealth, she is a licensed real estate agent, a bestselling author, and an active real estate investor to name just a few things. Her chapter will show you that anyone can turn lemons into lemonade if you are committed. 15. Network Your Way to Millions by April Crossley I love the way April Crossley compares borrowing and lending money to dating. She says, “I don't care how much money you have, if I do not like you, I am not dating…umm…I mean borrowing money from you.” Private money partnerships are all about trust, connection, and mutual respect for each other.  And I can tell you that April has mastered this. She learned early on to rely on other people's money for her deals. Why? Because like many people she didn't have any of her own. She was a teenage mom on food stamps, turned healthcare worker, turned real estate investor with college debt.  You're going to learn from April how to find private money partners and how to do deals without ever using any of your own money.  April flips and wholesales between 20-30 houses per year, owns a portfolio of small multifamily rental properties and is also a private lender. 16. Going Alone by Maria Fristrom What did I learn about Maria Fristrom in this book?  That she is funny as hell.  Maria left her Silicon Valley job in 2016 in search of balance and financial freedom. She was born in Finland but raised in Sweden. Maria took her husband and toddler and moved to back to Finland where she build a multi-million portfolio of properties in just a couple of years as an income-less stay-at-home-mom of two toddlers.  She decided to be different and stage her homes since no one in Finland was staging their properties. Maria has built her business by doing things her way while focusing on buy-and-hold rental apartments using the BRRRR method.  17. Strength in Numbers by Serena Norris Serena Norris' start in real estate could not have been more untraditional. After attending college in Los Angeles then working for a few years as an in-house graphic designer for a high-end men's fashion company, she returned to her family's roots.  Both her father and her stepfather were general contractors, so she grew up in and out of remodels at an early age much as I did. I know that's where my love of real estate comes from.  Serena began her real estate career as an assistant to a house flipper. Today she is the operations/project manager, interior designer, and in-house broker for the same company that specializes in fix and flip and BRRRR single-family properties where she focuses on building scalable, duplicatable systems. Her team has flipped over $40,000,000 in single-family homes. 18. Working with Your Spouse by Melanie Dupuis Melanie Dupuis and her husband have acquired over 100 apartments/24 properties in just a few short years using creative finance strategies. She was able to quit her full-time job and pursue real estate before turning 40 while raising 3 children. Working with your spouse can be challenging for a lot of people, but she says the best part of working with your spouse is working on your shared goals ad common inspiration together.  She has 5 tips in her chapter that will help you succeed as a couple in this business.  This is a must-read for couples who work together. 19. Riding the Silver Tsunami by Leka V. Devatha Leka Devatha moved to the US from India more than a decade ago. She had a successful career in fashion merchandising, but it just didn't feel right.  Leka left her corporate job in 2014 to pursue what she felt was her true calling. Leka's father was an entrepreneur, and his favorite investment was real estate so it's no surprise that she shared this same passion. Like most new investors, she got off to a bumpy start. But she hung in there and in six years she knocked out sixty-plus real estate transactions and renovated 40 single-family homes. One project she did was an ADF (an adult family home). You may not be familiar with this strategy, but it is a highly profitable niche with tremendous cash flow for property owners. You are supplying the rental property, and someone else has the hassle of running the ADF. 20. Building a Business Through Social Responsibility by Rachel Street Today, Rachel Street is a Realtor, contractor, and television host. She is also the owner of a women-owned construction company offering full construction services and design-driven custom homes. However, that isn't how she started. After the death of her father and the loss of her job at his company, she found herself living on the floor in the bedroom of a shell of a house she intended to rehab. She bought the property without a working kitchen, heat, or air conditioning.  She took showers at the gym and was just surviving. Today, Rachel and her company have been widely recognized for their social entrepreneurship and community service, which includes starting a program to provide free renovations and home repair for those in need. This is how she organically grew her business and her brand.   Get the Book You can pick up a copy of The Only Woman in the Room on Amazon by Clicking Here.   Louisville Gal's Real Estate Blog Stop by the Louisville Gal's Real Estate Blog for more great content and some awesome freebies.     .

Jay Seidel is a journalism professor and media adviser at Fullerton College. He advises the student publications The Hornet and Antorcha del Sur. The California Journalism Education Coalition named him Journalism Educator of the Year in 2011 and he has been a finalist for Fullerton College Teacher of the Year three times. Prior to becoming a teacher in 2005, he worked for 12 years as a writer and editor for various publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Popular Hot Rodding.He is also professor and director of the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College. He has always had a passion for aviation as he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol as a teenager, where he flew gliders and immersed himself in all things aviation. This, coupled with his other passion for visual storytelling is what led him to drones and to create the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College.He is a Part 107 certified UAS Pilot and has been flying drones since 2016. He is an AUVSI TOP (Level 3) UAV Instructor and is a member of the FAA's Safety Team where he is a Drone Pro for Orange and Los Angeles counties. He regularly speaks across Southern California communities about drone safety and drone education.He wrote the textbook Drones: Training and Applications to Digital Imaging and has been a guest speaker and trainer at a variety of industry workshops and conferences. He is the president of the AUVSI Lindbergh Chapter, which includes members from all areas of autonomous systems from all of Southern California.He served 12 years in the U.S. Army and California Army National Guard where he worked as an engineer and photojournalist.He earned his master's degree in communications from Cal State University, Fullerton, his bachelor's degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach, and his Associate of Arts degree in journalism from Fullerton College.

In this episode we talk with CHP pilot Kevin Vinatieri. Kevin's aviation career began with the California Army National Guard when he joined the early enlistment program while still in high school. Kevin served as an OH-58 crew chief and became a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot serving with the 126th Medevac Company at Mather Field in Sacramento California. Kevin separated from the military in 1999. Kevin's desire to further serve his country led him to reenlist in the California Army National Guard October 2012 and was deployed to Afghanistan from March 2013 to March 2014.As if his military service was not enough Kevin has served the citizens of California as a CHP Officer and pilot since 1995. During his career with the CHP Kevin has medevac'd over 300 patients from auto accidents to injured hikers in the forests of the Sierra mountains. He also assisted in the apprehension of countless criminals while providing support for the men and women on the ground.Kevin and Jeff Ratkovich served together in the National Guard as part of the 126th Medivac Company. During this episode they discuss a rescue they worked together where they attempted to disrupt an entire wedding party. In this episode we also talk about an aviation legend JC Dodd. JC was a CHP pilot and worked with both Kevin and Jeff as part of the 126th Medivac Company. JC Dodd lost his life doing what he loved.... Flying helicopters on January 17th, 2018. JC Dodd was a husband, friend and mentor to many and is greatly missed. This episode is dedicated to the life and accomplishments of JC Dodd.

WK 18 - 49ers at RAMS: As most of us suspected this season, and the Niner  playoff hopes, come down to the last week of the season with a final road trip to play their good friends the LA Rams. Win and they are in with one of the remaining wildcard spots.  Lose and not so good, although there are ways they could make it. Joining us this week  to kick it all around is Offensive Tackle Tom Compton, Gunnery Sergeant Chris Holm and First Lieutenant Alec Mayhan.Tom is a 9-year vet coming out of South Dakota, taken by the  Washington FB team in the 6th round of the 2012 draft. He is listed at 6'6” 315 lbs. Tom is married to Tiffany. They have a new baby boy Theo, born last November. Also, a  daughter Tate, who is a year and a half old. Welcome Tom to the show!!Our special military guests bring together some connections for Bruce and his football days at Iowa. Our first guest is Marine Gunnery  Sergeant Chris Holm. Chris has been on 5 combat tours and on one of those served as Gunnery  Sergeant to our other guest for tonight, First Lieutenant Alec Mayhan. Alec is the son of Dave  Mayhan, who was a fellow offensive lineman at the University of Iowa with Bruce back in his  playing days where they played together on the 1981 Iowa Big Ten Championship Team, which  played in the 1982 Rose Bowl Team. We welcome GSG Holm and 1LT Mayhan to the show. Featured Organization: Semper Fi & America's Fundhttps://semperfifund.orgWe are dedicated to  providing immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded,  critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces  and their Families. We apply your donations to comprehensive, proven programs that  deliver immediate and long-lasting impact. We ensure Service Members have the  resources they need during their recovery and throughout transition back to their  communities. CA NG GUESTS:  Staff Sergeant Eric Cano:  “SSG Cano is a native of Los Angeles, CA. He enlisted into the Army in 2011 as a Military Policeman and has been stationed at Fort Campbell, KY and Fort Irwin, CA.SSG Cano served in Afghanistan from 2013 to 2014. After 8 years of active duty service, he transferred to the California Army National Guard where he currently serves as a Recruiting And Retention NCO.SSG Can is a firm believer that the National Guard is a community oriented organization that solidifies the bond between soldier and civilian. Some of his awards includes 3 Army Commendation Medal, 5 Army Achievement Medals, 3 Army Good Conduct Medals, the Air Assault badge, and the National Guard Recruiting and Retention Expert Badge.SSG Cano is currently in the process of getting his Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and wants to be a juvenile probation officer after retirement.”  CPT Captain Morris GirgisSFC Sergeant First Class Francy TabaresSSG Staff Sergeant Kalan NoveySSG Chayanne UribeSSG Maxwell Svader SSG Eric Cano

Frank Goehringer joined PRIDE Industries in 2012, after serving 21 years in the California Army National Guard and one tour of duty, Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He is a service-connected disabled Veteran. While serving in the National Guard Frank worked in Real Estate as a Loan Officer and Realtor. At PRIDE Industries Frank supports three departments: Recruiting to help facilitate the recruiting of Veterans, Rehabilitation Department by proving supportive services to Veteran employees as well as supporting the Proposal Department when responding to RFP's by drafting recruiting strategies to hire Veterans. Frank's passion is to help Veterans by volunteering and supporting the local Veteran Service Organizations: American Legion, AUSA (Association of the US Army, DAV, (SacVERG) Sacramento Employer Resource Group, VAC (Veterans Affiliated Council) and the VFW. In his spare time, you'll find Frank enjoying time with his family, traveling and outdoor sports.

In this episode of MWI’s Urban Warfare Project Podcast, John Spencer is joined by Brig. Gen. Robert Wooldridge. He is the Deputy Commanding General for Support of the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard—which just held the Army’s first urban warfare planners course. Listen as he explains the gaps that drove the division's leaders to create the course, the challenges in designing the course, the lessons they learned executing the course, and what comes next as the team works toward institutionalizing standard operating procedures for urban operations planning.

Welcome to Episode 74 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Eddie Kim on this week's episode. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned! Our founder and owner, Eddie Kim grew up in Southern California. Growing up as a student-athlete, Eddie received a Division I swim scholarship to the United States Military Academy. He ultimately received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Southern California while also completing USC's Army ROTC program. Upon graduation, Eddie was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the California Army National Guard, serving as a Human Resources Officer. He finished serving in the rank of Captain in the US Army Reserve as a Career Management Officer. Eddie has spent several years as a high school head swim coach, founder of USA Swimming non-profit program, and as a US Army officer. During this time he decided to continue his education, enrolling in graduate school at Central Michigan University. Eddie graduated in May 2019 where he received a Master's degree in Administration in Leadership and Organizational Development. In March 2020, Eddie became a certified WNBPA agent for the WNBA, a FIBA Basketball agent, and a Major League Soccer agent. Eddie founded Big Game Management Inc., in 2018. Since starting his own agency, Eddie has worked with various recording artists ranging from local rappers to Korean Pop and Hip-Hop stars, models, radio stations, Olympic Sports athletes and various film projects and owning his own apparel line. His commitment to excellence has put him in position to represent, guide and mentor artists, entertainers and athletes as they follow their dreams. "Choppin' It Up" | "Breaking Barriers" | "Korean-American Division I student-athlete now Pro Sports Agent" | anything you would like to recommend. Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you'll consider becoming a patron. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

Chase Geiser is joined by Kurt Schlichter. Kurt Schlichter is a successful trial lawyer based in the Los Angeles area representing companies and individuals in matters ranging from routine business cases to confidential Hollywood and entertainment industry disputes and transactions. A member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which recognizes attorneys who have won trial verdicts in excess of $1 million, his litigation strategy and legal analysis articles have run in such legal publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal and California Lawyer. Kurt is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Law School, where he was a law review editor. He majored in Communications and Political Science as an undergraduate at the University of California, San Diego, where he also edited the student paper California Review while writing a regular column in the student humor paper the Koala. After college, Kurt enlisted in the United States Army and received his commission as a second lieutenant through the Army Officer Candidate School. While stationed in West Germany, Kurt was deployed to Operation Desert Storm when he served in the conflict as a platoon leader. After leaving active duty, he joined the California Army National Guard and served in a variety of command and staff positions for over two decades. Colonel Schlichter wears the silver “jump wings” of a qualified paratrooper and commanded the elite 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment. A veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Kosovo), as well as the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake and the 2007 San Diego fires mobilizations, he is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms Staff Service School and the Command and General Staff College. He earned a master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College. His freelance writing been published in major papers like the New York Post, the Washington Examiner, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, the Washington Times, the Army Times, and the San Francisco Examiner. Kurt also wrote for Breitbart.com's Big Hollywood, Big Government, Big Journalism and Big Peace sites and is a weekly columnist for Townhall.com. As a stand-up comic for several years, he has gathered a large and devoted following in the world of social media for his amusing and often biting conservative commentary. He is an active user of Twitter (@KurtSchlichter) with over 37,000 followers, which led to his four #1 selling Amazon “Political Humor” ebooks “I Am a Conservative,” “I Am a Liberal,” “Fetch My Latte,” and “Fifty Shades of Liberal.” Kurt is often on the air as a news source, an on-screen commentator, and as a guest on nationally syndicated radio programs discussing political, military and legal issues, including Fox News, the Hugh Hewitt Show, the Dennis Miller Show, Geraldo, the Greg Garrison Show, the WMAL Morning Show with Larry O'Connor, the Larry Elder Show, and KABC's John Phillips Show, among others. Kurt is married to Irina and has two children. He lives in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. EPISODE LINKS: Kurt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KurtSchlichter Chase's Twitter: https://twitter.com/realchasegeiser Kurt's Website: http://kurtschlichter.com/ Kurt's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Kurt-Schlichte... PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.patreon.com/IAmOneAmerican --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oneamerican/support

Photo: Lt. Col. Robert Horvath was a  new garrison commander.Camp Roberts is a California National Guard post in central California, located on both sides of the Salinas River in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties, now run by the California Army National Guard. It was opened in 1941.CBS Eye on the World with John BatchelorCBS Audio Network@Batchelorshow#PacificWatch: Special:  Time-worn Camp Roberts in the wilderness to house thousands of unaccompanied children. @JCBlisshttps://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2021/05/06/camp-roberts-could-house-5000-migrant-children/

If you’re thinking about getting started in real estate investing, you’re probably focusing on strategies, negotiation, and how to find your first deal.  However, I want to ask you a question. Have you ever thought about the things you need to do before you start investing?  I’m talking about things like getting your “financial house in order” before you ever think about launching your business.   Probably not. Taking these steps will make everything else so much easier as you build your business.   My guest today, is Dr. Patricia Red Hawk.  Patricia is a former physician, she served in the California Army National Guard, and is now a full-time real estate investor who has some great advice on things you need to do before you start investing.  You’re also going to learn about a brand-new investing strategy. Quote “Getting yourself set up means everything that comes after is going to be much easier. Then you’re not building your plane while in flight”.  -Dr. Patricia Red Hawk Show Notes This show is packed with so much content.  Be sure to stay on until the very end so that you hear about Patricia’s brand-new investing strategy that she is launching in Portland, OR. This is cutting edge folks! Your “pre-launch strategy”: The 3 things you need to do before you start investing to get your “financial house in order”. The tools you need to invest in before you launch your business How long it should take to get everything in place before you begin doing business Reverse engineering your path so that you meet your goals The exact words to use to approach someone about doing a JV deal with you (when you don’t have the experience or the cash) How many hours a week you should spend on your part-time investing business Market cycles: what are they? Evaluating new markets: how market cycles and trends influence your strategies How to decide if something new is for you without spending a lot of money Changing lanes: moving from distressed properties and the BRRR strategy to an innovative strategy involving pretty houses in Oregon Renting bedrooms in upscale houses (with all the amenities) to 6 figure earners that don’t want to live in an apartment How someone can live in one of Patricia’s houses for the price of a 1-bedroom apartment in certain areas of the country 3 things you should get from a good coach And so much more! Resources Mentioned in this Show Probate Investing Simplified Course  Book: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Patricia co-authored the book, “The Only Woman in the Room”   Stop by the Louisville Gal’s Real Estate Blog for more great content and to read the full article.       .

Guest, Kurt Schlicter Kurt Schlichter is a trial lawyer, and a retired Army infantry colonel with a degree from the Army War College who writes twice a week as a Senior Columnist for Townhall.com. His dystopian conservative action novels include "People's Republic," "Indian Country," "Wildfire" and "Collapse." His second non-fiction book "Militant Normals" came out in October 2018, and his latest "The 21 Biggest Lies About Donald Trump (And You)" came out in July 2020. Kurt was personally recruited by Andrew Breitbart in 2009 to write for Big Hollywood. Kurt is a senior columnist at Townhall where he writes three time a week. His brutal and hilarious Twitter feed has over 335,000 followers. Kurt is often on the air as an on-screen commentator and as a guest on nationally syndicated radio programs discussing political, military and legal issues, including Fox News, Fox Business, HLN, CNN (Well, maybe not anymore), the Hugh Hewitt Show, the Dennis Miller Show, Geraldo, the Greg Garrison Show, the John Phillips Show, the Tony Katz Radio Spectacular, the Snark Factor, and the Larry O'Connor Show, among others. As a stand-up comic for several years, he has gathered a large and devoted following in the world of social media for his amusing and often biting conservative commentary. Kurt is also a successful trial lawyer based in the Los Angeles area representing companies and individuals in matters ranging from routine business cases to confidential Hollywood and entertainment industry disputes and transactions. A member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which recognizes attorneys who have won verdicts in excess of $1 million, his litigation strategy and legal analysis articles regularly run in such legal publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal and California Lawyer. Kurt is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Law School, where he was a law review editor. He majored in Communications and Political Science as an undergraduate at the University of California, San Diego, where he also edited the conservative student paper California Review while writing a regular column in the student humor paper the Koala. He also drank a lot of Coors. Kurt rose to the rank of Army infantry colonel on active duty and in the California Army National Guard. He wears the silver "jump wings" of a qualified paratrooper and commanded the 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment. A veteran of both the Persian Gulf War and Kosovo, as well as the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake and the 2007 San Diego fires mobilizations, he is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms Staff Service School, the Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College, where he received a master of Strategic Studies degree.

Guest, Kurt Schlicter Kurt Schlichter is a trial lawyer, and a retired Army infantry colonel with a degree from the Army War College who writes twice a week as a Senior Columnist for Townhall.com. His dystopian conservative action novels include "People's Republic," "Indian Country," "Wildfire" and "Collapse." His second non-fiction book "Militant Normals" came out in October 2018, and his latest "The 21 Biggest Lies About Donald Trump (And You)" came out in July 2020. Kurt was personally recruited by Andrew Breitbart in 2009 to write for Big Hollywood. Kurt is a senior columnist at Townhall where he writes three time a week. His brutal and hilarious Twitter feed has over 335,000 followers. Kurt is often on the air as an on-screen commentator and as a guest on nationally syndicated radio programs discussing political, military and legal issues, including Fox News, Fox Business, HLN, CNN (Well, maybe not anymore), the Hugh Hewitt Show, the Dennis Miller Show, Geraldo, the Greg Garrison Show, the John Phillips Show, the Tony Katz Radio Spectacular, the Snark Factor, and the Larry O'Connor Show, among others. As a stand-up comic for several years, he has gathered a large and devoted following in the world of social media for his amusing and often biting conservative commentary. Kurt is also a successful trial lawyer based in the Los Angeles area representing companies and individuals in matters ranging from routine business cases to confidential Hollywood and entertainment industry disputes and transactions. A member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which recognizes attorneys who have won verdicts in excess of $1 million, his litigation strategy and legal analysis articles regularly run in such legal publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal and California Lawyer. Kurt is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Law School, where he was a law review editor. He majored in Communications and Political Science as an undergraduate at the University of California, San Diego, where he also edited the conservative student paper California Review while writing a regular column in the student humor paper the Koala. He also drank a lot of Coors. Kurt rose to the rank of Army infantry colonel on active duty and in the California Army National Guard. He wears the silver "jump wings" of a qualified paratrooper and commanded the 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment. A veteran of both the Persian Gulf War and Kosovo, as well as the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake and the 2007 San Diego fires mobilizations, he is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms Staff Service School, the Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College, where he received a master of Strategic Studies degree.

https://www.swordandthescript.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/bab_020_nathan_iglesias.jpeg Nathan Iglesias joined the California Army National Guard right after 9/11 – and after graduating college he essentially spent the next six years on active duty. He was trained as an intelligence officer, attended the military’s language school where he learned Dari, and later deployed to Afghanistan. He eventually came off active duty and was recruited by Google. While he remains a member of the Army National Guard, we talk on this episode today about how he finds balance between these two demanding roles, perhaps more importantly, and how in many ways his career in the Army and at Google complement each other. *Note: *The views Nathan expressed on the show are his along and not necessarily reflective of Google, the California National Guard or the U.S. Army. Show Notes and Links: Nathan on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-iglesias-b37b3b88/) Nathan’s post on the Google blog: How Google supports military communities (https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/veterans-day-2020/) Careers: Veterans and their families make great Googlers (https://careers.google.com/programs/veterans/) Grow with Google: For Veterans and Military Families (ttps://grow.google/programs/veterans-commitment/) (resources)

Sylvia found the military by working as a civil servant for the California National Guard. She said it felt like a family and she wanted to be a part of the community as a service member and decided to join. She was mentored by Lt Col Ralph Page who had nine children and took her under his wing and gave her advice and mentorship as if she was one of his children. He was the one who pushed her to apply for Officer Candidate School. Her career culminated with her reaching the rank of Brigadier General that opened doors up for her and gave her the ability to represent women and the Latina community in a place that before did not have a voice or representation.She and her husband are both veterans and are both members of MOAA. And the primary thing they find important and why they are members is through the information provided by MOAA through email updates and the magazine. MOAA helps them stay current on what is going on in the military and on Capitol Hill and allows them to use their voice to contact various government representatives because they know what is happening. She also talked about the lobbying power of MOAA. We talked more about MOAA’s lobbying power in the first bonus episode with Aniela Szymanski, you can check out that episode here.But another critical important benefit is the transition resources, grants, and scholarships available to members. You can get a scholarship, interest-free loans, grants, and more. But there are also resources for resume writing to help you convert your military resume into something that will help you land a new job outside of the military. They also are connected with LinkedIn that can help connect you and build your network. So many great benefits when you leave military service and beyond. Health care is a program that has been on the forefront of Gen Crokett’s career and something she has been paying attention to after service. Currently, the military is looking into re-organizing the billets for medical care, the Spouse Angle interviewed MOAA representative Karen Ruedisueli to talk specifically about this issue, and the work MOAA was doing. And the voice MOAA provided has forced Congress to take another look at the proposed plan. Brigadier General Sylvia R. Crockett was assigned as the Land Component Commander of the California Army National Guard in October 2014. In this capacity, she is responsible for providing command and control over all non-divisional units in California. The units consist of five brigade-level commands and include the 1106th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, 49th Military Police Brigade, 115th Regional Support Group, 223rd Regional Training Institute, and the California Army National Guard Medical Command.General Crockett enlisted in the California Air National Guard as a supply technician in 1982. After serving two years with the 129th Rescue Wing, she transferred to the California Army National Guard to attend the California Military Academy. She was commissioned in 1985 as an Adjutant Corps Officer and subsequently became branch qualified as a Military Intelligence Officer. General Crockett has served in command positions from the Company level through up to the Brigade.Join MOAA TodayRelated Episode:Episode 33: Medical Care Could Soon Look Different for Many Military FamiliesBonus Episode: Advocacy with MOAABonus Episode: MOAA is more that Advocacy

On the night of September 5th, 2020 two California National Guard helicopter crews rescued hundreds of individuals, many with severe burns and injuries.  They were trapped with no means of escape during the Creek Fire.   They navigated mountainous terrain, dense smoke, and darkness for hours.  Truly impressive story.  For their actions they were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by President Donald Trump.  Their citation reads: he President of the United States hereby awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kipp Goding, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brady Hlebain, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Irvin Hernandez, Warrant Officer 1 Ge Xiong, Sergeant George Esquivel Jr., and Sergeant Cameron Powell of the California Army National Guard for distinguished acts of heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight on September 5th, 2020. The brave actions and superior airmanship of these soldiers resulted in the successful rescue of 242 adults and children from the rapidly developing Creek Fire in Central California.  Their actions are in keeping with the highest military traditions of selfless service, honor, and personal — personal courage, and reflects a great credit upon themselves, the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, the California Army National Guard, and the United States Army. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On the night of September 5th, 2020 two California National Guard helicopter crews rescued hundreds of individuals, many with severe burns and injuries.  They were trapped with no means of escape during the Creek Fire.   They navigated mountainous terrain, dense smoke, and darkness for hours.  Truly impressive story.  For their actions they were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by President Donald Trump. The President of the United States hereby awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kipp Goding, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brady Hlebain, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Irvin Hernandez, Warrant Officer 1 Ge Xiong, Sergeant George Esquivel Jr., and Sergeant Cameron Powell of the California Army National Guard for distinguished acts of heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight on September 5th, 2020. The brave actions and superior airmanship of these soldiers resulted in the successful rescue of 242 adults and children from the rapidly developing Creek Fire in Central California.  Their actions are in keeping with the highest military traditions of selfless service, honor, and personal — personal courage, and reflects a great credit upon themselves, the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, the California Army National Guard, and the United States Army. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this edition of KCBS In Depth, as wildfires throughout the state spread with unprecedented speed, we consider what it takes to keep those in the path of the flames safe.  Guests:  Kipp Goding, chief warrant officer, California Army National Guard 40th Combat Aviation Brigade Chris Dicus, professor of wildland fire and fuels management at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Hosts:Keith Menconi and Kathy Novak  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Good News For The City, Pastor Eric Teitelman and Dr. Edwin Jones shared the racial healing initiatives they are currently working on.Pastor Eric Michael Teitelman is a Hebrew follower of Yeshua and an ordained bi-vocational pastor with the Southern Baptist Convention. He oversees the House of David Ministries—a Messianic and Hebraic itinerant teaching and worship ministry focused on building the Kingdom of God by bringing Jewish and Gentile Christians together as one new man in Christ Yeshua (Ephesians 2:14-16). The ministry helps Christians gain an understanding of their Hebraic foundation and spiritual heritage, embracing the church’s calling concerning the Jewish people, and understanding God’s kingdom purposes and prophetic promises for the church and Israel. Pastor Eric grew up in Bat Yam, Israel. He and his wife Kim presently live in Haymarket, Virginia.Dr. Edwin Jones, Living Faith Baptist Church and Ministries International is a nativeWashingtonian, is an ordained preacher and has earned two doctoral degrees, Doctor ofMinistry and a Ph.D. from the Andersonville Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the formerPresident of Faith Christian University and Schools. He has served in both the United States Marine Corps and the California Army National Guard. He has been a guest lecturer at Emory University and Wake Forest University and at several conventions and conferences throughout the United States and South Africa. Dr. Jones serves with OneHeartDC facilitating ministry in the inner city, including various evangelism training and outreach activities.

Lauren enlisted as a paralegal in the California Army National Guard in 2006, with dreams of becoming an attorney. After serving a year in Iraq she came home and immediately applied for law school. In 2011, she started law school at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. After law school, Lauren worked as an Investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor for 4 years advocating for the rights of the American worker. She is currently serving as Trial Counsel at the 40th Infantry Division. Lauren is also in the process of launching a lifestyle brand with Designer, Sophie Taylor. The brand, Belamar, features lux items for home and office. Lauren is extremely proud to be from the Bay Area! She was born in Oakland and grew up in Pittsburg. She has lived and worked all over the Bay from Vallejo to Daly City - and spent 7 years in San Francisco before relocating to Los Angeles to be with her fiance. Lauren believes everyone should live a well balanced life mixing fun and enjoyment in with everything that they do! She enjoys being a mentor and providing inspiration whenever she can.

The 21 Biggest Lies about Donald Trump (and you!) - Kurt Schlichter  Kurt Schlichter loves military history, red meat and the Second Amendment. His favorite caliber is .45. We talked about the progressive left and how America is at a cross-roads, the correct way to handle Antifa and civil unrest and how silent majority will react to what’s going on. And finally a lengthy discussion of journalistic malfeasance in America today.  Kurt’s a trial lawyer, and a retired Army infantry colonel with a degree from the Army War College who writes twice a week as a Senior Columnist for Townhall.com. His dystopian conservative action novels include "People's Republic," "Indian Country," "Wildfire" and "Collapse." His second non-fiction book "Militant Normals" came out in October 2018, and his latest "The 21 Biggest Lies About Donald Trump (And You)" came out in July 2020. Kurt was personally recruited by Andrew Breitbart in 2009 to write for Big Hollywood. Kurt is a senior columnist at Townhall where he writes three time a week. His brutal and hilarious Twitter feed has over 265,000 followers.   Kurt is often on the air as an on-screen commentator and as a guest on nationally syndicated radio programs discussing political, military and legal issues, including Fox News, Fox Business, HLN, CNN (Well, maybe not anymore), the Hugh Hewitt Show, the Dennis Miller Show, Geraldo, the Greg Garrison Show, the John Phillips Show, the Tony Katz Radio Spectacular, the Snark Factor, and the Larry O'Connor Show, among others.  As a stand-up comic for several years, he has gathered a large and devoted following in the world of social media for his amusing and often biting conservative commentary. Kurt is also a successful trial lawyer based in the Los Angeles area representing companies and individuals in matters ranging from routine business cases to confidential Hollywood and entertainment industry disputes and transactions. A member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which recognizes attorneys who have won verdicts in excess of $1 million, his litigation strategy and legal analysis articles regularly run in such legal publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal and California Lawyer.  Kurt is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Law School, where he was a law review editor. He majored in Communications and Political Science as an undergraduate at the University of California, San Diego, where he also edited the conservative student paper California Review while writing a regular column in the student humor paper the Koala. He also drank a lot of Coors.  Kurt rose to the rank of Army infantry colonel on active duty and in the California Army National Guard. He wears the silver "jump wings" of a qualified paratrooper and commanded the 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment. A veteran of both the Persian Gulf War and Kosovo, as well as the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake and the 2007 San Diego fires mobilizations, he is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms Staff Service School, the Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College, where he received a master of Strategic Studies degree.

The 21 Biggest Lies about Donald Trump (and you!) - Kurt Schlichter  Kurt Schlichter loves military history, red meat and the Second Amendment. His favorite caliber is .45. We talked about the progressive left and how America is at a cross-roads, the correct way to handle Antifa and civil unrest and how silent majority will react to what’s going on. And finally a lengthy discussion of journalistic malfeasance in America today.  Kurt’s a trial lawyer, and a retired Army infantry colonel with a degree from the Army War College who writes twice a week as a Senior Columnist for Townhall.com. His dystopian conservative action novels include "People's Republic," "Indian Country," "Wildfire" and "Collapse." His second non-fiction book "Militant Normals" came out in October 2018, and his latest "The 21 Biggest Lies About Donald Trump (And You)" came out in July 2020. Kurt was personally recruited by Andrew Breitbart in 2009 to write for Big Hollywood. Kurt is a senior columnist at Townhall where he writes three time a week. His brutal and hilarious Twitter feed has over 265,000 followers.   Kurt is often on the air as an on-screen commentator and as a guest on nationally syndicated radio programs discussing political, military and legal issues, including Fox News, Fox Business, HLN, CNN (Well, maybe not anymore), the Hugh Hewitt Show, the Dennis Miller Show, Geraldo, the Greg Garrison Show, the John Phillips Show, the Tony Katz Radio Spectacular, the Snark Factor, and the Larry O'Connor Show, among others.  As a stand-up comic for several years, he has gathered a large and devoted following in the world of social media for his amusing and often biting conservative commentary. Kurt is also a successful trial lawyer based in the Los Angeles area representing companies and individuals in matters ranging from routine business cases to confidential Hollywood and entertainment industry disputes and transactions. A member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which recognizes attorneys who have won verdicts in excess of $1 million, his litigation strategy and legal analysis articles regularly run in such legal publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal and California Lawyer.  Kurt is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Law School, where he was a law review editor. He majored in Communications and Political Science as an undergraduate at the University of California, San Diego, where he also edited the conservative student paper California Review while writing a regular column in the student humor paper the Koala. He also drank a lot of Coors.  Kurt rose to the rank of Army infantry colonel on active duty and in the California Army National Guard. He wears the silver "jump wings" of a qualified paratrooper and commanded the 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment. A veteran of both the Persian Gulf War and Kosovo, as well as the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake and the 2007 San Diego fires mobilizations, he is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms Staff Service School, the Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College, where he received a master of Strategic Studies degree.

I had a wonderful conversation with Jay Seidel. Jay is a professor and head of the drone technology and journalism programs at Fullerton College. He is a certificated drone pilot and has written a book on drone piloting. He was the editor and publisher of the La Habra Journal, a community newspaper in Orange County. Prior to becoming a college instructor in 2005, he worked for 12 years as a writer and editor for various publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Popular Hot Rodding. He served 11 years in the U.S. Army and California Army National Guard where he worked as a combat engineer and photojournalist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-brown57/support

In light of everything happening in our society regarding race, racism and racial injustice, we wanted to have an open dialogue with some amazing community leaders with the goal to empower our InvestHER community to take action against racial injustice. In this episode, we speak with four outstanding women: Cheryl Lundy Swift, Tennille McCoy, Kim Avant-Babb, and Patricia Red Hawk. During this special episode, we had an honest, transparent, and real dialogue about what's on our hearts and in our minds, specific steps we can take as mothers to educate and be role models for our children, goals and initiatives we can take as group and community leaders, and ultimately, where we can go from here. Our mission is to serve ALL women and we hope this discussion will help inspire real movement so we can be a part of the solution. Cheryl Lundy Swift is the founder and CEO of EduPower, an education consulting firm that empowers school and business leaders, teachers, parents, and students to reach their fullest potential through professional development, coaching and curriculum.  Cheryl is an award winning educational leader, curriculum developer, motivational speaker and trainer.  She has developed and delivered leadership, team building, and a variety of instructional topics to help transform leadership teams and instructional practices to improve culture and climate, instructional effectiveness, parent involvement and student outcomes for thousands of school leaders, teachers and students across the country.   Most recently, Cheryl completed her tenure as a principal for one of her clients, Summit Academy Charter School in Brooklyn, New York. Summit Academy Charter School has received national attention on the Ellen DeGeneres Show where Ellen DeGeneres and Walmart awarded the school $25,000 and the biggest award ever given by the Ellen DeGeneres Show- 4-year scholarships for the entire senior Class of 2017. Cheryl has appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show five times.  She enjoys singing, dancing, live concerts, traveling, all things ‘Food Network' and spending quality time with her family and friends. Cheryl resides in Westfield, NJ with her husband, Hassan. They are proud parents of their nephew, Sid and their calico cat, Dashboard.     Tennille R. McCoy is a human resources executive, who translates overarching organizational vision and mission into specific human resources strategies that drive sustainable business results.  Tennille has developed and managed human resources policies, initiatives, and programs for large organizations, including the Office of the Governor of New Jersey; Aramark, and UBS Financial Services. Currently, Tennille is Assistant Commissioner of Human Capital Strategies for the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In 2010, Tennille was elected as a District Committeewoman in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, where she focused on energizing young professionals in the political process. In 2011, Tennille was the first African-American nominated by the Hamilton Township Committee to run for Council. Tennille is an advocate for women, children, and community empowerment. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Mercer County Dress for Success, Mercer County Technical and Vocational School, and pass president for the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations Alumni Association.  She is a member of RWJ Barnabas Health Foundation, the National Congress of Black Women, and the New Jersey Association of Realtors.    Dr. Patricia Red Hawk grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area—she hails from a long line of real estate professionals; her father was a Broker and Appraiser in Sonoma's wine country, her grandfather was a Broker for over four decades and her great-grandmother “house-hacked” homes in the Cherokee territory of Oklahoma. Her own real estate career began as she learned to rehab houses, when working construction in the Silicon Valley. She paid her way through college by working full-time while also serving in the California Army National Guard. After a tour of duty in the Middle East, she was inspired to attend medical school. Dr. Red Hawk relocated to Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Temple University School of Medicine, pursuing residency training in Family Medicine.   Today Dr. Red Hawk focuses her efforts as President of the Welliott Investment Group LLC, targeting the acquisition of residential and commercial properties in the Pacific Northwest as well as the Delaware Valley. She has recently relocated to Oregon with her wife Tamara, two children and three cats. She has very strongly held beliefs regarding BBQ, and is an avid sailor and surfer. Every February is known to say, “maybe this is the year I should buy a sail boat….”   Kim Avant-Babb operates Babb Properties, LLC, a real estate development firm headquartered in Sicklerville, New Jersey that redevelops urban residential properties in her native Philadelphia in order to provide quality housing and build stable communities. Babb Properties LLC celebrates 30 plus years of a 0% eviction rate and prides itself on quality customer service and landlord integrity. Kim Avant-Babb is also the Chief Strategy Officer at the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA), a multi-million dollar independent financing authority created by the state of New Jersey to transform urban communities through direct financial investment and technical support. Kim has led the management and operations of the NJRA Redevelopment Training Institute (RTI), is the founder and Fashion Designer of Ameenah Designs, and provides mentorship through the program, Pass the Torch.  Kim is married to her business partner Randy Babb, has three grown sons and nine grandchildren. Kim is an avid runner and cyclist with a lifetime goal of running and cycling in all 50 states and on all 7 continents.   On today's episode, we discuss a ton with our quests, including: Resources we can use to self-educate How to have tough conversations Steps that can be taken to create more equality How to raise children to be anti-racists Ways to be a good ally Books/Resources Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen I'm Still Here Harvard's Implicant Bias Assessment   Contact Information Kim Babb Landlord Docs 30   Cheryl Lundy Swift Edupoweronline.com   Tennill McCoy Tmccoy72@me.com   Patricia prh@weltingtoninvestmentgroup.com   Looking for Funding? Ladies, you need to check out Fund That Flip! We are excited to tell you about Fund That Flip, a company we are very proud to call our sponsor. Fund That Flip is the leading provider of fast, convenient, affordable capital for experienced real estate investors who buy and rehabilitate residential properties. To date, they have helped hundreds of real estate investors grow their businesses by funding thousands of deals. You deal directly with them, getting your deal funded in as few as 10 days.  85% of their customers come back to do more business with them because of their dedication to exceptional service. It's why they were named No. 42 of Inc.'s fastest-growing companies in America.  What do they fund? Fix-and-flip New construction Buy and Hold Properties Cash-out refinance projects from 1-4 units Real Estate InvestHERs, Get $500 towards your next closing! Check them out by visiting – www.fundthatflip.com/investher  InvestHER Community Our mission is to support and inspire women real estate investors around the globe to live a financially free and balanced life. We are dedicated to creating empowering online and in person communities where women have a non-intimidating environment to ask questions and receive the support they need. Our vision is to see all woman investors achieve her financial freedom goals on her own terms.   How To Join the InvestHER Movement   1)  The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves.    Subscribe via Itunes  Subscribe via Android  Subscribe via Stitcher   2)  InvestHER Community on Facebook  We have 2k+ members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals!   3) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe We have over 4k+ meetup members attending close to 25 InvestHER Meetups across the country and Canada.  Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE! Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instagram: @therealestateinvesther Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of everything happening in our society regarding race, racism and racial injustice, we wanted to have an open dialogue with some amazing community leaders with the goal to empower our InvestHER community to take action against racial injustice. In this episode, we speak with four outstanding women: Cheryl Lundy Swift, Tennille McCoy, Kim Avant-Babb, and Patricia Red Hawk. During this special episode, we had an honest, transparent, and real dialogue about what's on our hearts and in our minds, specific steps we can take as mothers to educate and be role models for our children, goals and initiatives we can take as group and community leaders, and ultimately, where we can go from here. Our mission is to serve ALL women and we hope this discussion will help inspire real movement so we can be a part of the solution. Cheryl Lundy Swift is the founder and CEO of EduPower, an education consulting firm that empowers school and business leaders, teachers, parents, and students to reach their fullest potential through professional development, coaching and curriculum.  Cheryl is an award winning educational leader, curriculum developer, motivational speaker and trainer.  She has developed and delivered leadership, team building, and a variety of instructional topics to help transform leadership teams and instructional practices to improve culture and climate, instructional effectiveness, parent involvement and student outcomes for thousands of school leaders, teachers and students across the country.   Most recently, Cheryl completed her tenure as a principal for one of her clients, Summit Academy Charter School in Brooklyn, New York. Summit Academy Charter School has received national attention on the Ellen DeGeneres Show where Ellen DeGeneres and Walmart awarded the school $25,000 and the biggest award ever given by the Ellen DeGeneres Show- 4-year scholarships for the entire senior Class of 2017. Cheryl has appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show five times.  She enjoys singing, dancing, live concerts, traveling, all things ‘Food Network' and spending quality time with her family and friends. Cheryl resides in Westfield, NJ with her husband, Hassan. They are proud parents of their nephew, Sid and their calico cat, Dashboard.     Tennille R. McCoy is a human resources executive, who translates overarching organizational vision and mission into specific human resources strategies that drive sustainable business results.  Tennille has developed and managed human resources policies, initiatives, and programs for large organizations, including the Office of the Governor of New Jersey; Aramark, and UBS Financial Services. Currently, Tennille is Assistant Commissioner of Human Capital Strategies for the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In 2010, Tennille was elected as a District Committeewoman in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, where she focused on energizing young professionals in the political process. In 2011, Tennille was the first African-American nominated by the Hamilton Township Committee to run for Council. Tennille is an advocate for women, children, and community empowerment. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Mercer County Dress for Success, Mercer County Technical and Vocational School, and pass president for the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations Alumni Association.  She is a member of RWJ Barnabas Health Foundation, the National Congress of Black Women, and the New Jersey Association of Realtors.    Dr. Patricia Red Hawk grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area—she hails from a long line of real estate professionals; her father was a Broker and Appraiser in Sonoma's wine country, her grandfather was a Broker for over four decades and her great-grandmother “house-hacked” homes in the Cherokee territory of Oklahoma. Her own real estate career began as she learned to rehab houses, when working construction in the Silicon Valley. She paid her way through college by working full-time while also serving in the California Army National Guard. After a tour of duty in the Middle East, she was inspired to attend medical school. Dr. Red Hawk relocated to Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Temple University School of Medicine, pursuing residency training in Family Medicine.   Today Dr. Red Hawk focuses her efforts as President of the Welliott Investment Group LLC, targeting the acquisition of residential and commercial properties in the Pacific Northwest as well as the Delaware Valley. She has recently relocated to Oregon with her wife Tamara, two children and three cats. She has very strongly held beliefs regarding BBQ, and is an avid sailor and surfer. Every February is known to say, “maybe this is the year I should buy a sail boat….”   Kim Avant-Babb operates Babb Properties, LLC, a real estate development firm headquartered in Sicklerville, New Jersey that redevelops urban residential properties in her native Philadelphia in order to provide quality housing and build stable communities. Babb Properties LLC celebrates 30 plus years of a 0% eviction rate and prides itself on quality customer service and landlord integrity. Kim Avant-Babb is also the Chief Strategy Officer at the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA), a multi-million dollar independent financing authority created by the state of New Jersey to transform urban communities through direct financial investment and technical support. Kim has led the management and operations of the NJRA Redevelopment Training Institute (RTI), is the founder and Fashion Designer of Ameenah Designs, and provides mentorship through the program, Pass the Torch.  Kim is married to her business partner Randy Babb, has three grown sons and nine grandchildren. Kim is an avid runner and cyclist with a lifetime goal of running and cycling in all 50 states and on all 7 continents.   On today's episode, we discuss a ton with our quests, including: Resources we can use to self-educate How to have tough conversations Steps that can be taken to create more equality How to raise children to be anti-racists Ways to be a good ally Books/Resources Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen I'm Still Here Harvard's Implicant Bias Assessment   Contact Information Kim Babb Landlord Docs 30   Cheryl Lundy Swift Edupoweronline.com   Tennill McCoy Tmccoy72@me.com   Patricia prh@weltingtoninvestmentgroup.com   Looking for Funding? Ladies, you need to check out Fund That Flip! We are excited to tell you about Fund That Flip, a company we are very proud to call our sponsor. Fund That Flip is the leading provider of fast, convenient, affordable capital for experienced real estate investors who buy and rehabilitate residential properties. To date, they have helped hundreds of real estate investors grow their businesses by funding thousands of deals. You deal directly with them, getting your deal funded in as few as 10 days.  85% of their customers come back to do more business with them because of their dedication to exceptional service. It's why they were named No. 42 of Inc.'s fastest-growing companies in America.  What do they fund? Fix-and-flip New construction Buy and Hold Properties Cash-out refinance projects from 1-4 units Real Estate InvestHERs, Get $500 towards your next closing! Check them out by visiting – www.fundthatflip.com/investher  InvestHER Community Our mission is to support and inspire women real estate investors around the globe to live a financially free and balanced life. We are dedicated to creating empowering online and in person communities where women have a non-intimidating environment to ask questions and receive the support they need. Our vision is to see all woman investors achieve her financial freedom goals on her own terms.   How To Join the InvestHER Movement   1)  The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves.    Subscribe via Itunes  Subscribe via Android  Subscribe via Stitcher   2)  InvestHER Community on Facebook  We have 2k+ members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) 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The 1992 Los Angeles riots were a series of riots and civil disturbances that occurred in Los Angeles County in April and May 1992. Unrest began in South Central Los Angeles on April 29, after a trial jury acquitted four officers of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for usage of excessive force in the arrest and beating of #RodneyKing, which had been videotaped and widely viewed in TV broadcasts. #LosAngelesRiots The rioting spread throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area, as thousands of people rioted over a six-day period following the announcement of the verdict. Widespread looting, assault, arson, and murder occurred during the riots, which local police could not control due to lack of personnel and resources against the sheer number of rioters. The complete disorder in the Los Angeles area was only resolved after the California Army National Guard, the United States military, and several federal law enforcement agencies intervened. By the time the riots ended, 63 people had been killed, 2,383 people had been injured, more than 12,000 had been arrested, and estimates of property damage were over $1 billion. LAPD Chief of Police Daryl Gates, who had already announced his resignation by the time of the riots, was attributed with much of the blame.[4][5] #LatashaHarlins weki --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vegansteven/message

Can a drone help better understand sharks? Jay Seidel is a journalism professor and media adviser at Fullerton College. He also oversees the Fullerton College Drone Technology program and is the coordinator of the Fullerton College Drone Lab. The Fullerton Drone Lab teaches students to become better and safer pilots, prepares them for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam and provides hands on learning opportunities on the use drones in various industries.  In 2019, the Lab partnered with the Shark Lab housed at California State University in Long Beach to capture and provide data by drones on sharks. The goal of the Shark Lab’s study to quantify recreational water use along Southern California beaches, advance the knowledge of white shark-human interaction behaviors, and assess the risk associated with marine recreation. Prior to becoming a teacher in 2005, Jay worked for 12 years as a writer and editor for various publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Popular Hot Rodding. He earned his master’s degree in communications from Cal State University, Fullerton.  And he served 11 years in the U.S. Army and California Army National Guard where he worked as an engineer and photojournalist.  In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Jay talks about the Fullerton College Drone Lab, collaboration with the Shark Lab to help better understand marine habitats.

Today, we get an inside look at the PA school admissions process with Mr. Jed Grant from University of the Pacific in Sacramento, CA. We dive into what the programs are really looking for, how to stand out (in the best ways), and whether COVID-19 will affect PA school applications. Find out more at @upo_physicianassistant Program website - https://bit.ly/2x6vi2t Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/4E902mPJDgI Jed Grant, PA-C began his medical career as a US Army medic and graduated from the Inter-service (US Military) PA Program in 1999. He has Bachelors and Masters Degrees from the University of Nebraska, and is a doctoral candidate at the University of Lynchburg. He has practiced in primary care, general surgery, military, occupational, and emergency medicine. He has served in several leadership roles in emergency medicine including responsibility for PA operations at the local, state, and regional level. Mr. Grant has served in several educational roles since 2003 including clinical and didactic faculty, PA Program Director, and academic director of a post graduate fellowship in emergency medicine. He is currently principle faculty and admissions director at the University of the Pacific PA program, works clinically in emergency medicine and urgent care, and serves in the California Army National Guard as an Aeromedical PA. Gov. Brown appointed Mr. Grant to the Physician Assistant Board in 2013, and Gov. Newsom recently reappointed him for an additional four-year term. Mr. Grant served as the Vice -President of the Board from 2014-2018, and has been the President of the Board since 2018.Northeast Pre-PA Conference - 7/25 - Newark, New Jersey - https://bit.ly/2wMTBCj - PAPlatform50 for 50% off!Need help with your personal statement? - Download the new PA School Personal Statement Checklist at www.thepaplatform.com/personalstatementFree Downloads! - https://www.thepaplatform.com/downloads Get a free ebook on Audible! - www.audibletrial.com/thepaplatform Leave a voicemail question for The Pre-PA Club Podcast - https://www.speakpipe.com/ThePAplatform Physician Assistant School Interview Guide Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/2JctZ2C The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/ Discount for www.myPAresource.com and The PA Platform - FUTUREPA Discount for http://www.PAschoolPrep.com - FUTURE PA for $35 off The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform Medelita - https://bit.ly/2LQAWuX FRE Skincare 15% off - SAVANNA1 - https://www.freskincare.com/SAVANNA1 Try Amazon Prime Student and get 50% off - https://amzn.to/2RxBQjdtAv

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David Hutson is an active duty Army Lieutenant Colonel with 30 years of military service and serves as the Deputy Director of Human Resources for the California Army National Guard.He began investing in real estate in 2000 when he purchased a fourplex as his first rental property in Sacramento, CA. Today he owns 18 homes in Memphis, TN and Sacramento, CA. He is currently transitioning his portfolio from California to Memphis, using 1031 exchanges. David is also a partner in 16 different syndications covering 41 commercial and residential properties.On this episode you'll learn:-David’s background and real estate experience-How and why did you get into real estate investing?-What markets do you invest in and where do you find your deals?-How do you finance your deals? How are you planning to scale - go big?-Worst deal or Biggest lesson learned?-Personal finance tips and/or tricks?-One thing you would like to share with the BCF listeners?-Advice for your younger self in High School?Contact Info:Email: ltchutson@hotmail.comShow notes and more on www.biggercashflow.com

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Review us Stitcher: goo.gl/XpKHWB  The 1992 Los Angeles riots, also known as the Rodney King riots, the South Central riots, the 1992 Los Angeles civil disturbance, the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest, and the Battle Of Los Angeles, were a series of riots, lootings, arsons, and civil disturbances that occurred in Los Angeles County, California in April and May 1992. The unrest began in South Central Los Angeles on April 29, after a trial jury acquitted four officers of the Los Angeles Police Department for usage of excessive force in the arrest and beating of Rodney King, which had been videotaped and widely viewed in TV broadcasts. The rioting spread throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area, as thousands of people rioted over a six-day period following the announcement of the verdict. Widespread looting, assault, arson, and killings occurred during the riots, and estimates of property damage were over $1 billion. Order was restored only after officials requested state and federal assistance by the California Army National Guard, the 7th Infantry Division, and the 1st Marine Division to stop the rioting when local police could not control the situation. In total, 63 people were killed during the riots, 2,383 people were injured, and more than 12,000 were arrested. LAPD chief of police Daryl Gates, who had already announced his resignation by the time of the riots, was attributed with much of the institutional blame - specifically, the longstanding discriminatory and abusive treatment by police of the African-American community. Information Sourced from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Los_Angeles_riots Body Sourced From: https://youtu.be/mIbqDr-7oRs Public Access America 
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In the first 1/2 hour of The Tami Jackson Show* I will be talking to Kurt Schlichter. Schlichter is the principal trial counsel of Schlichter & Shonack, LLP, and a graduate of Loyola Law School. Kurt's a veteran with a masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, an Infantry colonel in the California Army National Guard and a veteran of Desert Storm and Kosovo, and a former stand-up comic. Kurt has been published in the New York Post, Washington Examiner, Los Angeles Times, Washington Times, and elsewhere. He has also been a guest on Fox News, the Hugh Hewitt Show, and the Dennis Miller Show, among others. He loves military history, red meat and the Second Amendment. His favorite caliber is .45. Kurt is married to Irina,has two children, and lives in the South Bay Los Angeles area. Kurt and I will have some fun discussing two of his recent columns at Townhall.com, "Let's All Savor The Democrats' Pervgate Pain" and Dating Tips For Prominent Democrats." You haven't lived until you've heard Kurt expound on all things liberal -- he has the knowledge, the humor, and the spine one would expect from an Army Colonel, to speak up and say the things that too many mealy-mouthed pundits won't. Prepare to laugh and feel good about being a conservative. And remember to use the hashtag #Caring. ************************** In the second 1/2 hour my guest will be Robert Alt. Robert Alt is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Buckeye Institute, where he also serves on the Board of Trustees. Alt's leadership has been the catalyst for The Buckeye Institute's exponential growth since he took the organization's helm in 2012. He has since founded The Buckeye Institute's esteemed Economic Research Center and Legal Center, from which the Buckeye team not only imagines public policy victories but compels them with sound data, objective research, and strategic litigation. Alt is a nationally recognized scholar with expertise in legal policy including criminal justice, national security, and constitutional law. Prior to heading The Buckeye Institute, Alt was a Director in the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies serving under former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III at The Heritage Foundation, where he regularly advised Members of Congress and Supreme Court litigants on complex legal arguments and strategy. Alt is a frequent speaker at dozens of universities and law schools across the country, and his writings have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, New York Post, U.S. News & World Report, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and SCOTUSblog. Alt is a longtime contributor to National Review Online, where he has published more than 100 articles and blogs. He has provided commentary on CNN, Fox News Channel, PBS and its affiliates, and numerous syndicated radio programs. In 2004, Alt spent five months in Iraq as a war correspondent. Alt is an attorney admitted to the bars of Ohio and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and D.C. Circuits, a member of the Mont Pelerin Society, the U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society, and a former Fellow in the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence at the Claremont Institute where he was also a Publius Fellow in 1998. Alt earned his J.D. from The University of Chicago Law School, where he was Symposium Editor and the winner of the Mulroy Prize for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy as well as Research Assistant to renowned law professor Richard Epstein. Following law school, he clerked for Judge Alice Batchelder on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Alt graduated with his B.A. in political science and philosophy magna cum laude from Azusa Pacific University where he won the Outstanding Senior Award in Political Science. Robert and I will discuss his informative article, It's Time For Public Sector Workers To Be Given A Voice And Choice. As written in the article: Every morning, hardworking men and women in every state drink their coffee and diligently go to work on our behalf—in our neighborhoods as public school teachers, home care workers, engineers, and in agencies protecting the environment. Unfortunately, while these civic-minded professionals go to work for us, the labor unions that they must join in order to teach our children or serve our communities do not always work for them. Once a public-sector union is certified, it remains the workers' representative—potentially forever. In Ohio, for example, the Columbus Education Association has represented Columbus public school teachers since 1968—back when the Beatles were still together and before many of today's teachers were even born. Heirloom unions inherited from the Nixon-era are depriving today's public workers and civil servants of any meaningful voice or choice in their workplace. Ninety-four percent of union workers have never had the chance to vote for or against their unions Read more at The Buckeye Institute's project site Worker Voting Rights. Follow Kurt Schlichter on Twitter at @KurtSchlichter, The Buckeye Institute at @TheBuckeyeInst, and me at @tamij AND tweet your questions/comments during the show using hashtag #tjrs. *Sponsored by Rentacomputer, your premier source for Sound System rentals , by ROBAR® Guns, a True Custom firearms and firearms finishing shop located in Phoenix, AZ, and found online at RobarGuns.com, and by Dispatches, your site for the BEST conservative resources to fight and win the information war.

On August 11, 1965, an African-American was pulled over for allegedly drunk driving in a predominantly black neighborhood in Los Angeles. The man behind the wheel was Marquette Frye and was arrested by two white police officers for reckless driving. The situation escalated when Frye’s mother arrived at the scene of the arrest and a crowd of spectators gathered at the corner of the street. Premeditated distrust for the police force and acts of physical aggression led the witnesses to believe that this arrest was yet another incident of racially motivated police brutality. A dangerous and violent six days followed, as the community rioted together against police racism and unwarranted brutality. The riots resulted in 34 deaths and over 40 million dollars in property damage; it was the city’s worst unrest until the infamous Rodney King riots in 1992. Leading up to societal revolt, Los Angeles racially prohibited minorities from renting or buying property in certain areas and ethnically divided the city. This caused a racism battle within property and many white people believed in the stereotypical assumptions of black men; that included the LAPD. When the riots began, chief of police, William H. Parker called for assistance from the California Army National Guard. Thousands of law enforcers attempted to maintain order on the streets but only further escalated the furiousness of the community. "The streets of Watts resembled an all-out war zone in some far-off foreign country, it bore no resemblance to the United States of America." White-owned stores were looted and burned down as over 31,000 participated in the riots while 70,000 were “sympathetic, but not active.” For far too many years, African Americans held their heads high as they were oppressed and discriminated by society. The morally unsound act of racism has haunted the United States since its birth. The Civil Rights movement was the triumphant and powerful impact created by African Americans in hope for change. While many acts were peaceful, some were violent as the fury from being oppressed bottled over when police use their power to intentionally harass, beat and kill African Americans. The issue of police brutality still runs hot and the Watts Riots played part in not only pushing for civil rights, but also righteously demanding it. Police brutality is a dishonorable and disgusting act that cannot continue. How many lives does it take to end this conflict? We are equal, that is no debate. Frye, King, Till and Martin are only a few of the victims of police brutality. Regardless of the color of a man’s skin, there is no excuse. The Watts Riots was a reflection and reaction of the Civil Rights movement and the unhurriedness of the government to make drastic and desperate changes.

Join The Haunted Sea host Scott Mardis along with special cohost Julie Rench as they discuss giant eels with William Louis McDonald. Through Bill McDonald's service in both the USMC as well as the California Army National Guard, he has amassed an education in the field of military aviation.  His more than 12 years experience as a private investigator has lead to his use of proper investgative methods.   Bill's experience as an illustrator has made him much sought after by those in the motion picture, television, magazine and book industries.  He is responsible for all of the spacecraft designs used in the Showtime telefilm "Roswell".  His artwork as well as his interveiws have been featured in several episodes of 'Sightings' and 'Strange Universe'.  He has also consulted for several NBC tv seres including 'Unsolved Mysteries' 

The Watts Riots-1965 The Watts riots took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles from August 11 to 17, 1965. On August 11, 1965, 21-year-old Marquette Frye, an African American man behind the wheel of his mother's 1955 Buick, was arrested for drunk driving. A minor roadside argument broke out, and then escalated into a fight. The community reacted in outrage, and six days of looting and arson followed. Los Angeles police needed the support of nearly 4,000 members of the California Army National Guard to quell the riots, which resulted in 34 deaths and over $40 million in property damage. The riots were blamed principally on police racism. It was the city's worst unrest until the Rodney King riots of 1992. In the Great Migration of the 1920s, major populations of African-American moved to Northern and Midwestern cities like Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York City to pursue jobs in newly established manufacturing industries; to establish better educational and social opportunities; and to flee racial segregation, Jim Crow Laws, violence, and racial bigotry in the Southern States. This wave of migration largely bypassed Los Angeles. In the 1940s, in the Second Great Migration, black Americans migrated to the West Coast in large numbers, in response to defense industry recruitment efforts at the start of World War II. The black population in Los Angeles leapt from approximately 63,700 in 1940 to about 350,000 in 1965, making the once-small black community visible to the general public.

It's a Magnum P.I. Reunion! Tom Selleck Joins the Show!Thomas William "Tom" Selleck (born January 29, 1945) is an American actor and film producer. He is best known for his starring role as the private investigator Thomas Magnum in the television series Magnum, P.I. (1980 to 1988), based in Hawaii. He also plays Police Chief Jesse Stone in a series of made-for-TV movies based on Robert B. Parker novels. Since 2010, he has appeared as NYPD Police Commissioner Frank Reagan in the drama Blue Bloods on CBS-TV.Selleck has appeared in more than fifty film and television roles since his initial success with Magnum, P.I., including a co-starring role in the highest-grossing movie of 1987, Three Men and a Baby; Quigley Down Under; Mr. Baseball; and Lassiter, to name a few. Selleck has also appeared as Dr. Richard Burke on Friends, where he played the on-again, off-again love-interest of Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), and A.J. Cooper on Las Vegas.Early lifeSelleck was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Martha S. (née Jagger), a housewife, and Robert Dean Selleck (died 2001), who was an executive and real estate investor. His father was of English and distant German ancestry, and his mother was of English descent. Selleck's family moved to Sherman Oaks, California, during his childhood. Tom's siblings include brother Robert (born 1944), sister Martha (born 1953) and brother Daniel (born 1955). Selleck graduated from Grant High School, in 1962.Along with modeling, Selleck attended the University of Southern California on a basketball scholarship where he played for the USC Trojans men's basketball team. He is a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and a member of the Trojan Knights. While he majored in business administration, a drama coach suggested Selleck try acting. He then studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, under Milton Katselas.Selleck served as a soldier in the 160th Infantry Regiment of the California Army National Guard and his unit was activated for the Watts Riots in Los Angeles.CareerEarly work and Magnum P.I.Selleck's first TV appearance was as a college senior on The Dating Game in 1965, and again in 1967. Soon after, he appeared in commercials for products such as Pepsi-Cola.He began his career with bit parts in smaller movies, including Myra Breckinridge and The Seven Minutes. He also appeared in number of TV series, mini-series and TV movies. Selleck also had a recurring role in the 1970s as "too good to be true" private investigator Lance White in The Rockford Files. Lance was very trusting and always lucky, much to the annoyance of Jim Rockford, the show's star private eye played by James Garner. White would frequently say to Rockford, "Don't worry Jim, clues will turn up" and then a clue would just turn up, much to Rockford's consternation, for whom obtaining clues required hard work and hard knocks. Selleck's character was based on one played in Garner's earlier TV series Maverick (1957) by Wayde Preston in the episode "The Saga of Waco Williams".Selleck, an accessible but relatively untested actor, spent years receiving little interest from the entertainment industry. His big break came when he was cast in the lead role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I.. The producers would not release the actor for other projects, so Selleck had to pass on the equally enticing film project for the role of Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark", which then went to rising star Harrison Ford. The choice between the roles of Indiana Jones and Magnum actually haunted Selleck so much that before making the decision, he consulted his best friend on what to do. Together they came to the conclusion taking the high road and honoring the first contract with Universal Studios was the career-savvy direction. It turned out shooting of the pilot for Magnum was delayed for over six months by a writers' strike, which would have enabled him to complete "Raiders".FilmSelleck starred in the 1979 TV movie Concrete Cowboys with Jerry Reed. He starred in a number of film roles during and after Magnum; among the most notable were as an acrophobic police detective in Runaway; as a stand-in father in Three Men and a Baby; and as an American 19th century sharpshooter in the Australian western Quigley Down Under – a role and film that he considers one of his best. His other films include Three Men and a Little Lady; High Road to China; Lassiter; Coma; Her Alibi; An Innocent Man; Folks!; Christopher Columbus: The Discovery; Mr. Baseball; In & Out and The Love Letter.Selleck is an avid outdoorsman, and a marksman and knowledgeable firearms collector. These interests led him to leading-man cowboy roles in Western films, starting with his role as cowboy and frontier marshal Orrin Sackett in the 1979 film The Sacketts, opposite Sam Elliott, Jeff Osterhage, and Western legendsGlenn Ford and Ben Johnson. He followed The Sacketts with The Shadow Riders in 1982, then portraying a cat burglar in 1930s London in Lassiter in 1984.Quigley Down Under is probably one of his best known Western films, however he also won a "Western Heritage Award" for his 1997 role in Last Stand at Sabre River. His last two cowboy roles to date were in the 2001 TNT movie Crossfire Trail (based on a Louis L'Amour novel of the same name), and the 2003 motion picture Monte Walsh.He most recently appeared in the film Killers, along with Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher.TelevisionMagnum P.I.Selleck played the role of Thomas Magnum in 1980 after six failed TV pilots. Magnum was a former U.S. Navy Officer, a veteran of a special operations unit in the Vietnam War, who had resigned his commission with the Office of Naval Intelligence and become a private investigator living in Hawaii. The show would go on for eight seasons and 162 episodes until 1988, winning him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1984. Selleck was famous for his mustache, a Hawaiian-style aloha shirt, a Detroit Tigers baseball cap, and the Colt Model 1911A1 .45 ACP Caliber pistol his character carried. Magnum drove a Ferrari 308GTSi in the series. The model became so identified with the role that Ferrari fans now refer to the red-painted model as a "Magnum" Ferrari.Selleck has confirmed that he is the most popular choice by fans to play the role of Magnum in the rumoured upcoming Magnum P.I. movie.FriendsIn the late nineties, Selleck played the role of Richard Burke, Monica's boyfriend, at the end of the second season of the hugely successful TV series Friends. Richard was a divorced ophthalmologist who was a friend of Monica's parents, and at first the relationship was hidden from her parents. The relationship eventually ended over Richard's reluctance to commit to raising a family, though Selleck did make a few extra appearances in later shows.The CloserIn February 1998, Selleck accepted the lead role in a sitcom for CBS called The Closer. In it he played Jack McLaren, a legendary publicist heading up a brand new marketing firm. His costars included Ed Asner, David Krumholtz, and Penelope Ann Miller. Despite the high pedigree, and the expectations for his first series since Magnum, P. I., low ratings caused the show to be canceled after ten episodes.Jesse Stone seriesSince 2005, Selleck has starred in the role of transplanted lawman Jesse Stone in a series of made-for-TV movies based on Robert B. Parker's novels. To date, the series comprises eight films, with the most recent released on May 20, 2012. In addition to his portrayal of the films' protagonist, Selleck now also acts as producer for the series. The fifth film, Jesse Stone: Thin Ice, was not adapted from Parker's novels, but rather an original story by Selleck.Las VegasHe joined the cast of the NBC drama Las Vegas in the season-five premiere on September 28, 2007. He played A.J. Cooper, the new owner of the Montecito Casino. He replaced James Caanwho left the cast in the same episode. This was Selleck's first regular role on a drama show since he played Thomas Magnum on Magnum, P.I..Blue BloodsBlue Bloods is an American police procedural/drama series on CBS, filmed on location in New York City. Frank Reagan (Selleck) is the Police Commissioner; the series follows the Reagan family of police officers with the New York City Police Department. The show premiered on September 24, 2010.Other workSelleck has also appeared in a number of made-for-TV movies in recent years. In particular, he has sought to help bring back to popularity the western, often playing one of that genre's typical characters but thrust into a modern context.Selleck was offered the lead role of Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch, but turned down the role because he did not want to be seen as a sex symbol. The role eventually went to David Hasselhoff.Surprising many of his fans, Selleck unexpectedly played the role of General Dwight D. Eisenhower in A&E's 2004 made-for-TV movie Ike: Countdown to D-Day. The movie showed the planning, politics, and preparation for the 1944 Invasion of Normandy, and Selleck was critically lauded for playing a cool, calm Eisenhower.Selleck appeared in a recurring role on the acclaimed ABC drama Boston Legal as Ivan Tiggs—the troubled ex-husband of Shirley Schmidt (Candice Bergen)—and as novelist Robert B. Parker's character Jesse Stone in several CBS made-for-TV movies, earning a 2007 Emmy nomination for Jesse Stone: Sea Change.BroadwayIn 2001, Selleck played the lead role of Murray in a Broadway revival of Herb Gardner's comedic play A Thousand Clowns. It ran for only two months. Critics, though far from uniformly negative about Selleck's performance, generally compared it unfavorably to that of Jason Robards, Jr., who won awards in the 1960s for playing the character on the stage and in a movie version. (It remains the role with which Robards is most identified.) Playwright Gardner, however, actually preferred Selleck to Robards in the part, and even said that Selleck was the way he had always envisioned Murray.