Podcasts about Camp Hill

Precision masks, Derby talk, and exciting convention plans fill this episode as we welcome our newest sponsor! KIT MASX joins the Model Building Mojo team with their innovative solution to one of modeling's most frustrating challenges - canopy masking. Learn how this modeler-owned company is saving countless kits from the dreaded "shelf of doom" with over 400 precision-cut masking sets and a customer-first approach. New customers can use code MOJO15 for 15% off their first order!May brings Kentucky Derby festivities to Mike & Dave's home state and birthday celebrations for Mike. We share our excitement for the upcoming AMPS National Convention in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania (May 15-17), where we'll have a table and look forward to connecting with listeners and fellow modelers. The popular off-site meet-and-greet organized by Mr. Schaefer returns on Friday evening, continuing a tradition that proved wildly successful last year in South Bend.Looking ahead to upcoming content, we preview Episode 140's exploration of commercially available 3D-printed modeling products with modeler Brad Belsheim, and Episode 141's Shop Talk, hopefully featuring Evan McCallum discussing his recent European trip and the prestigious Moson Show in Hungary. We wrap up with exciting news about the explosive growth of the Model Building Mojo Dojo community, which has reached approximately 5,300 members and continues to add roughly 100 new participants every few weeks. The Dojo has evolved into exactly what we envisioned - a vibrant space for sharing completed projects, works-in-progress, technical questions, and modeling inspiration.Join our community, subscribe to the podcast, and come say hello at AMPS if you're attending! We can't wait to meet you and talk about all things scale modeling.Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes and David Union Power ToolsSQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!PMM Merchandise StoreSupport the show with PMM Merchandise!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

Catch Bench Time #210, our first ever live stream episode! Join Todd & Brett as we dive into the world of scale modeling, discussing our latest projects and updates after a brief spring break. We cover various aspects of the hobby and share our tentative plans to attend the AMPS 2025 International Convention in Camp Hill, PA (May 15th - May 17th). Tune in for the usual banter, modeling insights, and maybe a few live stream hiccups! Live Stream Link: https://youtube.com/live/e9rznHwdiwk AMPS Convention Link if you want to check it out: https://www.amps-armor.org/SiteMain/Main.aspx (non-affiliate link)

Send us a textEpisode 31 - Talking AMPS Nats, Show Etiquette, and a Riv Rant Thrown In For Good MeasureIn this episode, Rob Riv gives some clarification on a recent post made on the Modeling Insanity Facebook Pages regarding their participation at the upcoming AMPS Nationals.  Rob Riv and Steve Tuch then have a great discussion with AMPS new President Neil Stokes to talk about the upcoming AMPS Nationals in Camp Hill, PA from May 15th to May 17th.  Then all the guys talk about show etiquette and what is acceptable and not.  Some fun outtakes at the end, so have a listen and some laughs...Upcoming shows- AMPS NATS!  May 15-17 MFCA May 9/10 Social Media Shout Outs Tuch- Andy Wright's Lanchester RNAS in 1/35 scale Rob Adams – William Adair's Itty Bitty Schneider cup racer, a Short-Bristol Crusader Frank Donati-Jens Lokbauer's ‘72 Olds 442 Rob Riv-  Mark Bradley - M10 BookerBad Santa-From Instagram-Scaleffectmodels' Engine assembly Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvostMusic promoted by http://www.free-stock-music.comJoin the Podcast on Facebook on The Modeling Insanity Podcast PageEmail the Insanity Crew at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com for any comments or suggestions.

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Mark Stephen visits the poetry path at Corbenic with its founder Jon Plunkett

Armor modeling enthusiasts, mark your calendars! In this deep-dive conversation with Neil Stokes, newly elected President of the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society (AMPS), we unveil everything you need to know about the upcoming AMPS International Convention taking place May 15-17, 2025, at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.Neal shares details about what promises to be their biggest show yet, with approximately 700 competition models expected and over 110 vendor tables already booked. Located just across the river from Harrisburg and near both Hershey Park and Gettysburg Battlefield, the venue offers convenience for attendees and activities for accompanying family members.What sets AMPS apart from other modeling competitions? Every single entry receives written feedback from judges, helping modelers understand their strengths and areas for improvement. This educational approach has fostered an incredibly high standard of craftsmanship that continues to impress even veteran attendees.Beyond the competition floor, visitors can look forward to special attractions including "Lady Lois," a full-scale M3A1 Stuart tank on display Friday, an extensive raffle, and seven specialized seminars including four hands-on workshops covering advanced modeling techniques. This year's theme is "African Armor," encompassing everything from World War II North African campaign vehicles to modern conflict equipment. Neil offers insight into AMPS' strategic future, actively reaching out to "armor-adjacent" modeling communities including sci-fi, Gundam, and Warhammer enthusiasts. These newer modelers often enter the hobby through different cultural influences but bring tremendous talent and fresh perspectives that enrich the traditional armor modeling community.Whether you're a dedicated armor modeler, curious about expanding your skills, or simply love meticulously crafted miniatures, the AMPS International Convention offers something for everyone.Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes and David Union Power ToolsSQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!PMM Merchandise StoreSupport the show with PMM Merchandise!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

Tracey Lange speaks to Michelle van Zyl, Fundraiser at Camphill Farm, a community in Hermanus for intellectually disabled adults to farm, take care of animals and learn skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Kaylee. She's 33 years old from Camp Hill, PA and took her last drink on December 24th, 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Sober Link – learn more and save 50% off of a device   Registration for our annual alcohol-free retreat in Bozeman is now open. From August 6th through 10th, we will be spending lots of time in nature, doing breathwork, a lakeside hangout, laser tag and more.   [03:38] Thoughts from Paul:   Paul shares a comment that he heard recently in a Café RE chat. Stephanie said she eventually called the fight with alcohol. It is another way to frame the moment where we surrender to what is when it comes to our drinking. We know moderation isn't working, anxiety is getting worse and the shame and torture from alcohol is reaching unprecedented levels. It becomes time to throw in the towel.   He also shares a line from an upcoming interviewee who stated, “sobriety has given me the keys to the car of my dreams, I just hate the color”. So, the universe will always align with our hopes, our dreams, and desires, but we may want the package to look different.   It is all about accepting the journey that life places in front of you.   [07:08] Paul introduces Kaylee:   Kaylee is 33 and lives in Camp Hill, PA. She has two daughters aged 15 and six. She is still trying to figure out what she likes to do for fun, but enjoys movies, concerts and spending time with her daughters.   Kaylee says she was a sensitive kid. She struggled with depression and self-harm when she was very young and was always searching for a remedy her feelings. Kaylee drank experimentally by sporadically sneaking alcohol out of her mom's cabinet.   When she was 15, she was assaulted and learned early on that using alcohol could help numb her pain. Kaylee says that any time her emotions were strong, she knew she could use alcohol to not think about the negative emotions and things that happened to her. Her usage became a regular thing on the weekends with friends while she was a teenager.   Kaylee had her first daughter when she was 17 and thought maybe she was done with the party life. She didn't drink while pregnant but not long after her daughter was born, she was right back to drinking. Moving to her first apartment at age 21 also contributed to an increase in her drinking and now she felt free to drink however she wanted to, including by herself.   When Kaylee went right back to drinking after her second daughter, she knew she needed to try to cut back and moderate. She was taking online quizzes asking, “am I an alcoholic?” and considered AA meetings only to determine she was fine and could cut back on her own.   After a few years trying moderation, Kaylee found herself in a dark place with suicidal thoughts. She decided to seek therapy and was open with someone about her drinking for the first time. She was able to get sober for about six months.   In January 2024 after a breakup, Kaylee found herself drinking heavily again. After calling a suicide hotline looking for help, she ended up going to detox for a week. After detox she continued an outpatient program but again thought she could moderate. As Christmas approached, Kaylee was thinking that she could not continue drinking into another year. She began to talk to a good friend of hers who was extremely supportive.   The first few weeks were tough, but she started to get better physically. Within the first month she says her mind started coming back and she started feeling more like herself. Kaylee reconnected to her faith and became more open about her struggles which she says helps a lot.   Kaylee says the tools she uses the most in her recovery are journaling, talking to someone when she is having cravings or triggers, praying and meditation, and staying open with those close to her.   Recovery Elevator Rule 22 – lighten up, let's not take ourselves too seriously. I love you guys.   Café RE RE on Instagram RE merch Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes       

We recently welcomed Olivia, Nicki, Harry and Christelle from the Camphill Village Trust into the Mix 92.6 studio. The Camphill Village Trust is a leading national charity and adult social care provider supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health problems and complex needs to lead a life of opportunity. They empower people to make informed choices and contribute to their communities. In this lively discussion, we learned about the lives of the residents, the amazing Corner Cafe in Catherine street St Albans, the work of the Kindness Crew and their annual inclusive music and art festival - The Festover.

Forscherinnen und Forscher haben das Camp-Hill-Virus, das bisher nur bei Fledermäusen in Australien gefunden worden war, auch in nordamerikanischen Spitzmäusen nachgewiesen. Es gehört zur Familie der Henipaviren, von denen einige Vertreter von Tieren auf Menschen übertragen werden können und schwere Krankheitssymptome verursachen. Stefan Troendle im Gespräch mit dem Virologen Prof. Bodo Plachter, Uniklinik Mainz.

This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Brisbane, Australia, to discuss the tragic case of Hannah Clarke and her three children, Aaliyah, Laianah, and Trey Baxter. After leaving her abusive husband, Rowan Baxter, Hannah lived in fear due to her ex's frequent stalking. But no one expected what would occur on that fateful morning in February, when Rowan decided to light his entire family on fire.  Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://anzmh.asn.au/blog/the-inquest-into-the-murder-of-hannah-clarke-and-her-three-children?hs_amp=true https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12024138 https://www.smallsteps4hannah.com.au https://www.relationships.org.au/ https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/will-haunt-me-hannah-clarkes-father-reveals-her-final-act/news-story/856949bdd505bf52a151709beeb9d7fb?amp https://www.coasttohinterlandtours.com.au/blog/dress-like-a-local-in-queensland/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10634421/amp/Hannah-Clarke-inquest-Witnesses-harrowing-accounts-mums-final-moments-Camp-Hill-tragedy.html https://amp.9news.com.au/article/21f9830d-9243-4261-96c7-4f8611f7ae94 https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/goodnight-my-babies-camp-hill-car-fire-dads-facebook-posts-leading-up-to-horror/news-story/6bcb5db549fd129d198701801e105646 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207231730/aaliyah-baxter#source https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/courts-law/all-for-show-hannah-clarkes-heartbroken-mum-gives-shocking-insights-into-daughter-grandchildrens-killer/news-story/423926a407b9c5151e14e97907b7fd45?amp https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/feb/20/queensland-police-spark-anger-with-open-mind-comment-on-of-hannah-clarke-and-children https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10655691/amp/Hannah-Clarke-daughter-Aaliyah-stood-evil-dad-killed-family.html https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/hannah-clarkes-parents-say-coercive-control-laws-could-have-saved-her-and-her-children/news-story/1ea68efeaa63030fcd279c00c8d9b76a?amp https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/will-haunt-me-hannah-clarkes-father-reveals-her-final-act/news-story/856949bdd505bf52a151709beeb9d7fb?amp https://amp.nine.com.au/article/8ad49aa5-a3e9-42db-b7c2-0e2d7d85c182 https://amp.abc.net.au/article/100913610 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/son-of-killer-kiwi-dad-rowan-baxter-who-murdered-wife-hannah-3-kids-is-suing-her-parents/BRIDVZGFHHG4FMONOEBOP4BGSA/ https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/the-truth-about-family-killer-rowan-baxters-football-career/news-story/690e4992de726da6fa3cf6f4479c292f https://projectfangirl.online/how-rowan-baxter-became-a-monster-the-death-of-hannah-clarke/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11004227/who-was-rowan-baxter/amp/ https://projectfangirl.online/how-did-rowan-baxters-childhood-contribute-to-his-personality/ https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/i-m-finishing-your-game-chilling-note-on-hannah-clarke-killer-s-phone-20220324-p5a7oj.html https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/119661085/exwarrior-rowan-baxter-lived-as-a-virtual-recluse-before-brisbane-tragedy https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220501978/rowan_charles-baxter https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/car-fire-murders-rowan-baxters-relatives-speak-out-about-his-upbringing/A3V5OZF5S4OY546JAXBYTP7LJM/ https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/the-truth-about-family-killer-rowan-baxters-football-career/news-story/690e4992de726da6fa3cf6f4479c292f https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/son-of-killer-kiwi-dad-rowan-baxter-who-murdered-wife-hannah-3-kids-is-suing-her-parents/BRIDVZGFHHG4FMONOEBOP4BGSA/ https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/723664/cif-hannah-clarke-aaliyah-baxter-laianah-baxter-trey-baxter-and-rowan-baxter.pdf https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12000066 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/hear-the-untold-stories-of-hannah-clarke-and-her-children-20230519-p5d9mt.html https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-30/qld-hannah-clarke-inquest-murder-domestic-violence-police/100950490 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/169pyGJw8D/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://youtu.be/8JPABdKOYAI?si=ZmqTaYi-zFB5N4Bh https://youtu.be/ScgAsQKenfU?si=dgWFqLAJI8Y_j5S- https://youtu.be/21B-s99SOIQ?si=iNrV6OXwjk0I12td https://youtu.be/D-EufUrAaV4?si=xFLUzYAnwh7vYQz3

Great flavors make for great beer and this unique selection makes this episode as good as it could be. So good, in fact, that Craig and Jason bring the different flavor notes into play multiple times. What foods work with these flavors? We'll find out.  Featuring Nor'easter Winter Porter from Ever Grain Brewing Company in Camp Hill, PA.Visit our website at BuffaloBrewsPodcast.comEmail: buffalobrewsPR@gmail.comFollow us on social media.Instagram: @BuffaloBrewsPodcast Facebook: @BuffaloBrewsPodcastX/Twitter: @BuffaloBrewsPod

Get ready to be deeply strengthened and inspired despite of the difficulties of our time. Carrie and John Schuchardt share the joy, wisdom and hope that come from supporting refugees and people with special needs at the House of Peace. Both John and Carrie share powerful stories along with their deep concern for the world. They orient us to the need for community, shared discernment toward truth, and connection with the still small voice inside us. This powerful couple reminds us that Camphill (and the bible) say that we must we must serve the widow, the refugee, and the orphan and not to limit our capacity to give. Find out more and support the work of the House of Peace at houseofpeaceinc.org 

Pippa speaks to Carien Human, a social worker at Camphill Village West Coast, about the facility where adults with intellectual disabilities can lead happy and productive lives in a secure environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend the Brisbane region saw 94mm of rain in 40 minutes hitting suburbs like Mansfield, East Brisbane, Morayfield and Camp Hill the hardest. More storms are being forecast and South-East Queensland is on on high alert. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, 'It's a reminder that a large percentage of Brisbane is built on a floodplain.' 'The thing about some of these areas is that they are very low-lying, and because of their level in terms of the ground level, the water is effectively at creek level.' 'The only real solution to stop flooding in some of those areas would be for everyone to move out. There's no drain that's going to fix it, and we're not going to ask people to move out of areas that have been established for 100 or 150 years, and so that's the challenge,' the Lord Mayor said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen oversees Baldi Management Group (BMG), an airport concessions and management consulting company that manages restaurants in Reagan National Airport, JFK International Airport and Dulles International Airport. Established in 2008, BMG operates various food and beverage outlets, including franchises like Dunkin’ Donuts, Potbelly, and Smashburger. Stephen is an alumnus of Georgetown University, where he was a Community Scholar and student-athlete. He attributes his success to mentorship and now mentors young people, aiming to provide growth opportunities within his company. As founder-led company, Stephen has formed connections with other DC-based founder-led restaurants like Founding Famers and Timber Pizza as well as with larger national brands. About 15-20% of BMG's customers are employees from the airport itself. Stephen is a strong advocate of mentorship and helping employees grow and advance within an organization, even if it means the employee leaving the organization for a better opportunity. QUOTES “My commitment to making meaningful connections with people comes from way back then when I was forced to do it, not only because of who I am but my circumstances and I've tried to carry that out through my career and my life.” (Stephen) “There's something different about a founder-led company, because you've built it.” (Stephen)“Airports are a wonderful place to work. Once you end up in this ecosystem, it's hard to walk away.” (Stephen)“(In airports), the passengers are dynamic. We get to meet and connect with them all. We have the privilege of participating in whatever journey people are on every day and the following day, we get a whole new group of people.” (Stephen) “The (airport concessions and restaurant industry) is about an $8 billion a year industry nationally but the industry is controlled by about 20 key companies. It's a small ecosystem.” (Stephen) “Operating a streetside restaurant versus a restaurant in an airport is a completely different sport. The speed, the requirements, the logistical challenges (of being an in airport), all of our crewmembers have to go through background checks. Unless you're a serious player, you're not trying to participate in airports.” (Stephen) “We encourage our crewmembers just to meet people where they are. It may be the 50th time you've welcomed someone to our restaurant but it's the first time you've spoken to the person in front of you. You should be additive to their experience and not add additional stress or complications.” (Stephen) “We welcome the chaos. When it's raining and snowing outside and your flights are delayed, we kind of welcome that because that means we get to hang out with you a little bit longer.” (Stephen) “If I bring in someone as a front line worker who's pouring coffee, if they're still pouring coffee in three years, both them and the organization has done something wrong. We want to scale people up.” (Stephen)  TRANSCRIPT 00:01.9900:01.99vigorbrandingHey folks, welcome to Fork Tales, and I’m excited. Today’s guest is Stephen Baldi He’s the founder and president of Baldi Management Group. Baldy Management Group is an airport concessions and management consulting company. It’s a mouthful there. ah Manages concessions in Reagan National Airport, JFK International Airport, and Dulles International Airport. Stephen, welcome to Fork Tales, and thank you so much for joining us.00:25.82Stephen BaldiMichael, thank you for having me. I’m looking forward to the conversation.00:29.01vigorbrandingSo for those that don’t know, all of these are located in the sort of DC Metro, Baltimore or down at DC Metro area, right?00:36.21Stephen BaldiCorrect.00:37.04vigorbrandingYeah.00:37.19Stephen BaldiYeah, even though Philadelphia is my hometown, I’ve been in Washington DC for almost 30 years. um So this is home base for us.00:46.37vigorbrandingyeah Well, you you you know, I have a little trick question because that was going to be my first question. Are you still a Philly sports fan? I mean, do you bleed Eagle Green?00:53.03Stephen Baldiif If you cut me, it would be nothing but green. I live in Washington, DC.00:56.48vigorbrandingOK, beautiful.00:57.88Stephen BaldiMy heart is in Philadelphia.00:59.81vigorbrandingBeautiful, beautiful. Wow. There’s, there’s guys, I don’t even know what they call themselves these days. these’s The commanders, the Washington football club.01:04.91Stephen Baldioh The Washington football team, they’re all.01:05.40vigorbrandingI mean, they’re just, yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Just, it’s irrelevant. It’s irrelevant.01:10.11Stephen BaldiYeah, Michael, my family would disown me if anything other than my ah zip code changed as far as my hometown affiliation.01:10.06vigorbrandingSo that’s fantastic. Hey, it’s awesome. You got to bring, I had a gentleman come in, uh, from, uh, Oregon last week to speak to a bunch of advertising agencies from North America. We hosted them in Philadelphia and this guy was so excited. He was, he, he, he came from there, but he was Philly through and through. So everything in his presentation tied back to a Philly icon, something about Philadelphia that was iconic. And, you know, ah in our company, we’re,01:44.34vigorbrandingWe’re very proud that we’re an independent advertising agencies. We have an agency called Vigor and an agency called Quench. Vigor’s restaurant branding. Quench is food and beverage marketing. And the whole thing was around independence and how it’s how important it is.01:57.06vigorbrandingAnd he had all these great icons from like Nick Foles to, ah you know, ah Mike Schmidt to the Fanatic to, I mean, Will Smith.02:07.11vigorbrandingI mean, he just went through all the Philadelphia stuff, you know, the Liberty Bell and everything else. and So it was cool. It was cool.02:11.77Stephen Baldium I love it. I’ll tell you an interesting story about Nick Foles. So I had a really good feeling about our Super Bowl run, even though you know Carson Wentz, who was leading as the MVP that year, went down. And the Friday before the Super Bowl, something told me to go online and buy a Nick Foles autograph helmet.02:33.57vigorbrandingWow.02:34.10Stephen BaldiAnd I did. Now, I did not expedite the shipping, Michael. So it was not in my possession on Monday after we had won the Super Bowl. And many of my friends said that helmet’s never going to show up, but it did.02:47.65Stephen BaldiSo I bought it for $99.02:47.77vigorbrandingThat’s awesome.02:49.77Stephen BaldiAnd I can tell you, it’s it’s worth a lot more than that.02:51.92vigorbrandingThat’s awesome. Yeah, it’s worth a lot to people in Philadelphia. So it’s fantastic. And the pride of that city runs deep. So alright, so tell us about Baldy enter Management Group and what it does what inspired you to get into the airport concession games. I mean, you started I think in residential property, right?03:06.90Stephen BaldiI did. I started in residential property management in 2002. And I started in airports in 2005. And it was all kind of serendipitous. I had a really ah prickly history before starting in 2002.03:23.22Stephen Baldiat Kettler Management, which managed tax credit properties, but also Class A luxury communities.03:29.04vigorbrandingOkay.03:29.23Stephen BaldiAnd I had a tenant coming to my office. And she said, Steven, I see you engaging with the residents and how you handle issues. And I think you should be doing more. And I thought to myself, like this woman doesn’t know me.03:39.92Stephen BaldiYeah, I just fixed her fireplace. But who are you to come in my office and tell me what I should be doing? And at the time, I was making $22,000 a year with a Georgetown degree. And the job that they wanted me to interview for paid $85,000 a year.03:54.21vigorbrandingwow03:54.39Stephen BaldiSo as you can assume, Michael, goal I took the interview, I got the job. And so for three years, I worked in development for Westfield, which most people know as shopping mall developers, they have an airport division.04:05.82vigorbrandingHmm. Ah.04:07.99Stephen BaldiAnd so I was responsible for the redevelopment of national airport here in Washington, DC from 2005. to 2008. And then I leveraged a relationship with OTG Management, which has a very large presence at Philadelphia International, um into a joint venture relationship and actually launched the company, BMG, in 2008. And two thousand and eight and it’s we’ve not looked back since.04:31.36vigorbrandingThat’s fantastic. you know It’s funny. I really i don’t know you. we’re We’re really talking for the first time. I can tell right away, like youre you have a positive attitude, and I can tell you’re engaging. And so I could see how someone would see you in action and be like, hey, you know you you could do more. like You can be a part of something bigger. And it’s obviously what’s happened, which is it’s awesome. I’m a big proponent of attitude. I mean, i I love to know where people went to school. I mean, if you if I interview you, I want to see your brains on the table.04:58.39vigorbrandingBut I really want to know what your personality is like. I want to know about your attitude. I want to know ah how ah how much of a ah person you are that wants to win and be engaging and help people. And it’s ah like it comes through with you right away.05:09.91vigorbrandingAnd that’s ah it’s cool.05:10.18Stephen BaldiI appreciate that.05:11.03vigorbrandingnow it’s it’s05:11.32Stephen BaldiYeah, i’ll I’ll take it back if you if you want me to. So ah back in 1988, I was turning 13 and I begged my mom for a pair of Air Jordan sneakers.05:24.58Stephen BaldiAnd you’ll remember when Gordon’s first came out, ah they were the first shoe over a hundred dollars.05:25.72vigorbrandingOh, yeah.05:29.85vigorbrandingOh, yes, they were.05:30.36Stephen Baldiyeah I grew up in a upper lower class household and it was a stretch for my mom to purchase these shoes.05:31.49vigorbrandingYep.05:37.09vigorbrandingMm hmm.05:38.21Stephen BaldiBut I begged her and I begged her and I begged her and and she ended up buying them for me. And she said, you know, I just want you to be safe. Well, you probably can assume where the story goes. Within like a month of getting these sneakers, I was an attempted robbery, and I acted very violently to defend myself, and it resulted in me getting expelled from the school that I was at.05:59.94Stephen BaldiAnd as a punishment, ah rather than letting me play basketball for the entire summer, my mom forced me to go to the reading math and basketball clinic at Friend Central, which is a very prominent independent school on the main line of Philadelphia.06:14.39vigorbrandingMm hmm.06:14.96Stephen BaldiAnd that decision changed my life. um I went from living in a predominantly all-Black neighborhood to a private school that I was the only Black male in my class.06:25.11vigorbrandingWow.06:25.74Stephen BaldiAnd what it did was it changed my perspective of what was accessible. like I had never seen a computer before.06:31.75vigorbrandingRight.06:32.14Stephen BaldiAnd at this school, there was in a computer lab where we could sit down and navigate things.06:34.40vigorbrandingYeah.06:36.15Stephen BaldiAnd so going to Friends Central, having my mom make that leap of faith changed my trajectory in many ways. I matriculated from there to Georgetown University here in Washington, DC, which is how I got.06:48.20Stephen Baldito Washington DC. So I am a super Philadelphia sports fan, because not only am I from Philly, but Allen Iverson was my classmate at Georgetown University.06:51.93vigorbrandingThat’s awesome.06:55.50vigorbrandingIs that right?06:56.61Stephen BaldiYeah, we were the same class.06:56.89vigorbrandingWow.06:57.61Stephen BaldiAnd so, yeah, very cool.06:58.33vigorbrandingThat’s so cool. Yeah.07:00.38Stephen BaldiAnd so maya my commitment to making meaningful connections with people comes from way back then when I was forced to do it, not only because of who I am, but my circumstances.07:00.74vigorbrandingAI. It’s legendary.07:12.75Stephen BaldiAnd I’ve tried to carry that out through my career and my life.07:15.84vigorbrandingThat’s fantastic. what a great That’s great. That’s a great story. you know it’s like It’s funny that on the Air Jordans, at that time, when they came out, and I can follow you on that. i know you You nailed it. You said the first sneaker that was over $100. My dad had ah this like mom and pop retail sporting store. We sold mostly like hockey stuff. We were from Hershey, Pennsylvania.07:35.39vigorbrandingAnd I was working in a store in in Camp Hill and outside of Hershey. It’s up in the West Shore, they call it. Anyway, long story short, I was in the mall and we sold some sneakers and the Air Jordans came out and we had them on the wall.07:48.37vigorbrandingAnd it was like, it was insane. $100 for a pair of sneakers.07:52.08Stephen BaldiYeah.07:52.28vigorbrandingAnd I mean, like, whereas I’ll say the average then was probably like on the high end was probably like 50, 55.07:57.40Stephen BaldiYeah, for sure.07:58.58vigorbrandingAnd this went right to 100. And it was funny, my dad, maybe that’s where I started learning about, and I really did learn a lot about marketing, working in retail, because you have to talk to people, you have to sell. And I think that’s the most important skill a person can learn. Communicating with people and learning how to sell, like, you know, at least present yourself, right? So I put these sneakers at the very top. I said, dad, you know what? ah I said, everybody wants the Air Jordans. Most people can’t afford them.08:21.42vigorbrandingbut everyone wants to come and look at it. So I always sell them the white, the white, men’s the body they’re like but you know, so for every one Air Jordan, I saw, I used to sell like 30 other pairs of shoes.08:25.49Stephen Baldiah yeah08:30.65vigorbrandingYou know what I mean?08:31.05Stephen BaldiIt’s been up in the store. It’s like a newspaper. People don’t necessarily want just the newspaper, at least the retailer does it, but they come in to buy the newspaper and then they buy the water, the soda, the candy.08:33.13vigorbrandingThat’s right.08:39.73vigorbrandingThat’s right. yeah I lured them in with the Air Jordans. I think we had like five parrot the most. I mean, we couldn’t afford, you know, it’s a little mom pop store.08:46.41Stephen BaldiProbably two sizes.08:47.56vigorbrandingYeah, right. That’s exactly right. So that’s funny. So okay, you talked about sports and and and you know, Philly and all that you you pride yourself on um being a local company and playing in front of the home crowd.08:58.99vigorbrandingTalk a little bit about the the local connection in DC that you have.09:02.34Stephen BaldiYeah, so I’ll tell you, when you fly into most airports, what people don’t automatically see, but being a former developer, I understand that any airport authority, when you land in their airport, they want you to know what city you are in.09:18.24Stephen BaldiSo national brands are extremely important. So you’ll have your Dunkin’ Donuts. You’ll have your Pop-Belly’s, which are ah franchises that we operate.09:22.12vigorbrandingMm hmm.09:25.89Stephen BaldiBut every airport wants you to have a sense of place. So when you fly into Philadelphia Airport, you’ll have a Jim Stakes, because that’s you know historical to that region.09:34.38vigorbrandingYeah.09:34.93Stephen BaldiWhen you fly into National Airport here, or Dallas International, you’ll have your South Blocks, which is an ASE base. com concept here in the DC.09:45.49Stephen BaldiYou’ll have Ben’s Chili Bowl, which has been around since the 60s.09:45.90vigorbrandingMm hmm. Mm hmm.09:49.41Stephen BaldiAnd so we’ve prided ourselves from identifying and connecting with other founder-led brands, because I’m a founder. And nothing against a hired gun.09:56.93vigorbrandingMm hmm.09:58.81Stephen BaldiI know they are often effective at their job. But there’s something different about a founder-led company because you’ve built it.10:06.95vigorbrandingYeah.10:07.27Stephen Baldiit probably has more ah meaning to you behind just the bottom line um results that you drive. It’s personal.10:15.52vigorbrandingYeah.10:15.69Stephen BaldiAnd so we’ve developed very deep relationships with companies like founding farmers, with timber pizza, who are all local based companies here. And we expect to continue to grow it, not just in this region that we’re in, but as we grow into other markets to do the same.10:30.68vigorbrandingYeah, that’s that’s fantastic. And you nailed it. I mean, like, I’m a founder, I’m an entrepreneur. And you know, and ah again, wonderful folks that that work with me, I’m very, very, very lucky. But you know, for for most people, it’s their job, you know, their career, and and hopefully there’s a sense of of a family and a real relationship.10:49.53vigorbrandingBut for me, it’s my life. I mean, i am I am defined personally by this, which is probably pretty shallow.10:51.05Stephen Baldiright10:54.86vigorbrandingI mean, i mean look, um I love my daughters. I’m a dad. I’m ah a husband. I love my family with all my heart, but I feel like I’m defined by my company and the what I’ve built. and and all of that And I just, you know, so again, I don’t know if that’s a bad thing or a good thing or whatever, but it’s just, it’s ah it’s a lot deeper, right?11:11.93vigorbrandingWhen you found something and ah it’s it’s a lot deeper, everyone thinks it has to do with like money and stuff, and it really doesn’t.11:12.49Stephen BaldiRight. For sure.11:17.73vigorbrandingIt’s a it’s really about, you know, sort of like your life’s life’s work. and You know, you know, I get I get the most excitement out of seeing the growth of the folks in the company. ah It’s great to see the brands grow and the companies grow.11:30.42vigorbrandingBut I really get a kick out of of seeing the folks that have been here a long time and and all that. So anyway, that’s just that’s me.11:35.91Stephen Baldiright11:36.26vigorbrandingBut I just I totally I totally concur with what you’re saying as far as the founder led. I mean, that’s that’s fantastic.11:41.40Stephen BaldiYeah, at some point as a founder, you most likely had to put something at risk that meant something to you.11:47.14vigorbrandingYeah.11:47.50Stephen BaldiWhether it’s personal guaranteeing, first leverage to build the company or, you know, having to bail it out because you run into a pandemic, which we all face back in 2020.11:47.75vigorbrandingOh, yeah. Yeah.11:55.18vigorbrandingAll right.11:57.80Stephen Baldium Oftentimes you can’t just walk from that business and matriculate to another W2 position because this is yours. And so I love when I can connect with founders.12:04.69vigorbrandingYeah.12:07.41Stephen BaldiI’ll work with non-founders also, but there’s something unique about the journey we’ve all been on.12:09.54vigorbrandingSure.12:11.88vigorbrandingYeah, absolutely. So let’s let’s talk a little bit. I just so folks know, I mean, what’s really cool about this conversation is I, ah you know, with vigor, we work with restaurant brands, right?12:22.32vigorbrandingSo we’re very familiar with restaurant brands. And you you have brands like Potbelly, Smashburger. You said founding farmers soon to come. ah Timber Pizza, Dunkin, I mean, some some household names.12:33.94vigorbrandingI don’t know if I’m um yeah any ants.12:34.26Stephen BaldiOn the end, don’t forget on the end, this is what else we have.12:35.99vigorbrandingNo, I can’t actually. Yeah, we actually worked on any answers. We have an agency called quench that a branding agency, Food and Beverage, that that actually worked with Auntie Anne’s because they started here in Lancaster.12:40.96Stephen BaldiOkay.12:45.88vigorbrandinghu Yeah, and I got to meet Anne Byler in the beginning.12:45.98Stephen BaldiThey did.12:48.81vigorbrandingSo, Auntie Anne is actually a person and she’s a wonderful lady and It was a really really awesome to meet her and and and what a she was so she’s a very philanthropic lady very very ah ah Generous and very successful very so she’s got a phenomenal story as well. But so yeah, I certainly won’t leave the auntie hands out But you so you have all these great brands um Talk a little bit about I mean, you know, you said somewhere founded by they you know the founders and all that what’s it like to to manage all these different brands and13:18.00Stephen BaldiI’ll tell you, it’s a dynamic environment. Airports are a wonderful place to do business. Again, I share with you briefly how I matriculated into them, but once you end up in this kind of ecosystem, it’s hard to walk away.13:33.35Stephen BaldiWe get the privilege of serving the traveling public every day. And what’s special about that are the passengers are dynamic. There are people who are going on business trips. There are people who are going on vacations. There are people who are going to be celebrated and there are people who are going to, you know,13:51.28Stephen Baldiusher people off into a transition of life. And we get to meet and connect with them all. And so I tell our crew members that we have the privilege of participating in whatever journey people are on every day.14:03.68Stephen BaldiAnd then the following day, we get a whole new group of people coming through.14:06.48vigorbrandingyeah yeah14:07.36Stephen BaldiSo that’s dynamic in the industries are small. I will tell you it’s about a $8 billion industry nationally in the United States, food and beverage and airports.14:14.57vigorbrandingYeah. Yeah.14:19.40Stephen BaldiBut the industry is really controlled by about 20 key companies. And within those 20 companies, you probably have 50 total key players.14:23.32vigorbrandingyeah14:27.50Stephen BaldiAnd so we know each other. you know You typically don’t leave the industry. Your business card may change. So you may go from company to company, but it’s a small ecosystem. And so I’ve enjoyed being in the industry now.14:40.58Stephen Baldi18 years. I started when I was two. ah But it’s a buy it’s been an extraordinary 18 years, except for some of the challenges like COVID. But you know for the people who were able and blessed to push through it, I think we have a different perspective on what we can be and what we should be in the businesses that we lead. To your point,15:00.50Stephen Baldium being defined by your business is not necessarily shallow, but there’s levels, there’s there’s depth to what we do.15:08.62vigorbrandingYeah.15:08.91Stephen BaldiAnd I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to swim in those depths ah for many years.15:14.41vigorbrandingThat’s awesome. We’ll get to COVID in a second, but I want to go back to airports. ah I’ll say, fortunately or unfortunately, I’m a customer. I’m in an airport every single week. So when you’re describing the people you see there, it’s like, yeah.15:21.70Stephen BaldiAwesome.15:24.71vigorbrandingI mean, you know there’s it’s every single walk of life. Everyone seems to have a higher level of stress.15:30.65Stephen Baldiyeah15:30.77vigorbrandingEveryone’s in a hurry, even when they’re not, or even worse, if someone’s really not in a hurry and they’re walking slow in the airport, that can actually be more frustrating and stressful. but ah So how do you how do you deal with that chaos? I mean, you got all these people that are amped up and nervous and they have anxiety or whatever, and then all of a sudden you’ve got to serve them and take them, you know, and represent these great brands and and and actually make the stuff and and in a and a fast time because they’re always running late, even if they’re not, they just think they’re always stressed.15:56.04Stephen BaldiRight.15:59.20vigorbrandingTalk about airport concessions. Talk about that chaos.16:02.08Stephen BaldiYeah, so you meet people where they are. And I will tell you, operating a street-side restaurant versus an airport, it’s a completely different sport.16:09.79vigorbrandingI cannot imagine.16:10.73Stephen BaldiI tell ah these founder-led companies when they’re thinking about matriculating in the airports, I tell them you know it’s like playing high school varsity basketball.16:10.80vigorbrandingyeah16:19.70Stephen BaldiAnd then you get drafted to the and NBA, like the speed, the requirements, you know, we have to go through the logistical um challenges of having every box that comes into your restaurant scan.16:20.40vigorbrandingYeah. Yeah. Yeah.16:31.21Stephen BaldiLike Cisco’s not pulling up to our back door and delivering our ground beef for Smashburger.16:31.53vigorbrandingYeah.16:34.05vigorbrandingRight.16:35.85Stephen BaldiLike it’s going through an X-ray, just like your luggage is.16:38.86vigorbrandingYeah.16:39.39Stephen Baldium All of our crew members have to go through a 10 year federal background check.16:44.03vigorbrandingSure.16:44.19Stephen Baldium There’s complexities to the business, which are to our challenge. But to me, it’s also kind of to our benefit, Michael, because it reduces my competition. Because unless you’re a serious player, you’re not trying to participate in airports.16:54.14vigorbrandingMhm.16:56.81Stephen BaldiAnd so for me, understanding those barriers and be able to navigate them are great. But from a day to day operation standpoint, We encourage our crew members just to meet people where they are.17:07.93Stephen Baldium It may be the 50th time you’ve welcomed someone to our restaurant, but it’s the first time you’ve spoken to the person that’s in front of you. And again, you don’t know if they’re going on vacation or they’re going to a celebration of life to send a family member home.17:16.31vigorbrandingright17:22.96Stephen BaldiRegardless, you should be additive to their experience and not adding additional stress or complications. Just try to deliver them fast, friendly, exceptional,17:34.09Stephen Baldiservice because that’s our standard. That is our vision for the company, which is being exceptional is our standard. It’s not something that happens intermittently.17:42.84vigorbrandingAll right.17:44.59Stephen BaldiIt happens all the time. And so we welcome the chaos.17:45.78vigorbrandingYeah.17:48.05Stephen BaldiYou know, when it’s raining and snowing outside, even though your flights are delayed, we kind of welcome that because that means you get to hang out with you a little bit longer.17:54.78vigorbrandingYeah. Yeah.17:55.63Stephen BaldiSo as long as we’re not canceling flights, if they’re just delayed, that’s kind of our sweet spot.18:00.01vigorbrandingThere you go.18:00.65Stephen BaldiSo we welcome it all.18:02.58vigorbrandingThat’s awesome. You know, you you said something really interesting. So as I mentioned, Vigor is our agency that that does branding and marketing for restaurants. I know, and it’s not, you know, it’s common knowledge that turnover and and employees in the restaurant industry is like the biggest hassle, right? and Everyone’s dealing with that that turnover. But you just said something. they They have to go through this long, arduous process to get through. So do you find that you have, I’ll say, maybe better better qualified, better quality,18:32.38vigorbrandingah team members in your restaurants?18:34.64Stephen BaldiI would tell you that our hourly and even our salary leadership ah on some levels, they’re more committed because it is a personal investment to get through the process.18:39.98vigorbrandingMm-hmm.18:45.54Stephen BaldiAnd so, you know, typical food and beverage turnover is anywhere from 100 to 150%. And only ours is closer to like 30.18:51.64vigorbrandingRight.18:54.91vigorbrandingthat’s hey That’s fantastic. I never thought that that would have never dawned on me that that would be ah an unfair advantage. you know It’s funny, like yeah I was telling someone the other day, you know the higher the barrier to entry in business, actually the better the business is because you don’t have just everybody and anybody competing.19:12.66vigorbrandingSo you you have a higher barrier of entry.19:13.25Stephen BaldiCorrect.19:15.58vigorbrandingum And with that, you have you sort of have ah have a capture to a degree ah group of people, right? ah But the one thing that is interesting, I think if I remember correctly, I think there’s like 30%, I’ll say of ah if it’s a Dunkin Donuts on the street corner, 30% of their their ah customers will probably repeat, right?19:35.43vigorbrandingah you You are not, I mean, you know you might have the same business guy that flies every Thursday out to you know wherever,19:37.58Stephen BaldiNo?19:40.80Stephen Baldiwe have We’ll have our Michaels.19:41.81vigorbrandingYeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.19:42.16Stephen BaldiWe have our Michaels.19:43.59vigorbrandingI’ll hit your place and at the airport get a coffee on the way out, but that’s it. Yeah, that’s it. So that’s.19:48.43Stephen BaldiI will tell you, though, we do have outside of the the traveling public, we do have recurring customers who are the people who work at the airport. I mean, at National and Dulles Airport, you get anywhere from five thousand to ten thousand employees that are there every day.19:56.97vigorbrandingNo, that makes sense. Sure.20:03.65Stephen BaldiAnd so ah they are also extremely important to us.20:03.75vigorbrandingMm hmm. Hey, they got to eat and drink, right?20:07.86Stephen BaldiThey got to eat and drink and they have to do it fast.20:09.70vigorbrandingRight. That’s right.20:10.84Stephen BaldiWell, we have different incentives to get them in and out, but they are our recurring customers and they’re about 15 to 20 percent of our business.20:15.10vigorbrandingYeah, that makes sense. Hey, going back to the old mall days that I was talking about the sneakers, I sold a lot of sneakers to people that worked in the mall, not many Air Jordans, but a lot of the, you know, a lot of the lower end sneakers.20:22.26Stephen BaldiYeah, for sure.20:27.36vigorbrandingSo, we talked to you hit on earlier and I know we, we inevitably, hopefully one day we, we don’t, and we don’t have to talk about, we always go back and talking about COVID and, uh, you know,20:35.54Stephen BaldiOh, yeah.20:37.21vigorbrandingOne of our companies and our holding company is a company called Varsity. And Varsity does retirement communities around the country, we market retirement companies. Well, that that industry shut down. I mean, no one was going, no one was visiting, and people were sick. It was bad. Restaurants, another one of our our agencies, right? We marketed restaurants. No one was going. It was basically shut down. you know Your hospitality Uh, and your restaurants, I mean, and your travel, I mean, you’re, you’re combining it all and how, talk about that a little bit.21:06.75vigorbrandingI mean, you were hit from both ends.21:07.11Stephen BaldiOh, I had the privilege of double dipping.21:11.81vigorbrandingYeah.21:11.93Stephen BaldiSo we were in hospitality beverage, but we were also in travel.21:12.41vigorbrandingIn turmoil.21:15.47vigorbrandingYeah.21:16.03Stephen BaldiAnd so I remember very specifically on March 11th, 2020, President Trump came on television and he announced a 30-day travel ban to Europe.21:27.16vigorbrandingMm-hmm.21:28.65Stephen BaldiAnd at the time, ah most people only thought about the impact of air traffic travel to Europe, places like London, Paris.21:37.58vigorbrandingright21:38.31Stephen BaldiBut I anticipated that this was really the big moment for our industry.21:43.00vigorbrandingRight.21:43.21Stephen BaldiI know a lot of people associate kind of their aha moment with COVID becoming a significant thing when the NBA shut down and more importantly, when the NCAA tournament shut down.21:53.85Stephen BaldiBut that announcement on March 11th signified for me that things were about to change for my business.21:58.60vigorbrandingYeah.21:58.72Stephen BaldiNow, I didn’t know it was going to be 18 months.22:02.21vigorbrandingRight.22:02.55Stephen Baldium But within about two weeks, we lost 85% of our top line revenue. And so on March 18, we shut the company down for 18 months. um And it was a challenge to what we talked about earlier, where a lot of my identity was tied up in this company that I built.22:20.39Stephen BaldiWell, there was no company to have an identity he tied to. And so for me as a leader, It really pushed me during that time to redefine who I was in that moment and who I was going to aspire to be if we were privileged enough to come out of it. And we did. We’ve come out very strong, stronger than actually we went in. um We actually sold 35% of the business last year to some strategic, but then also some individual investors. And so I’ve had the privilege of surrounding myself where before I was the only voice in the room and now there are many.22:55.69vigorbrandingRight.22:55.77Stephen BaldiAnd it presents some unique challenges, but also some extraordinary opportunities for me to low to learn and grow from other individuals and institutions that have built companies to scale, not all in food and beverage, many not.23:10.17Stephen Baldium But it’s really given me the opportunity to become a better leader um and to take our company into the next five to 10 years of what we will be.23:20.35vigorbrandingThat’s fantastic. you know i the the The COVID obviously affected everybody. It affected everybody in different ways. and like For us for a business, it was and it was really interesting in that you know because we have several different agencies in our holding company, it was sort of a little bit of a like a mutual fund where one or two stocks could be really down, but then others can be up. Our CPG agency, Quench,23:40.72vigorbrandingyou know we’ We’re doing we’re doing brands national brands like you know Sunmade Raise and Stark Institute. To me, COVID, to to that to that company and those brands, COVID was like the greatest sampling program in the history of Earth. i mean If you put it in a package back then, it was on a shelf. People bought it. They stuck it in their pantries. They ate it. They bought more of it. i mean They couldn’t get enough of it. i mean It was just ah an insane time.24:01.94vigorbrandingfor those companies. and then the other the The negative side obviously was the restaurants and everything else. i mean It’s a really interesting time. and and you know You said about how you it can define things. the other thing One of the other things we did was we took adversity. We had all these CEOs that were like, what is everyone doing? i mean like you you know This just happened. It was unprecedented. What is everybody else doing? so We thought, well,24:23.89vigorbrandingAll right, we’re not making i mean and and again it’s not we’re not making revenue businesses down, but we still have these relationships. They’re our clients. So what can we do? So it wasn’t my idea, but one of our guys said, hey, let’s create sort of a round table. of that And our agency is called Varsity. So we called it the Varsity Round Table. So we got all these CEOs that were just like,24:41.34vigorbrandingWhat’s everyone doing? And they were able to talk and it was so successful that we did it the next week. And then they talked more and then more and more CEOs jumped in. They weren’t even our clients and became this open source sharing that has now been, we are on about, I think it’s like 250th.24:58.49vigorbrandingroundt We’ve been doing them every week since the first month of COVID.25:04.38Stephen BaldiWow, impressive.25:05.19vigorbrandingAnd what’s done for a company, for us, i mean again we don’t make any money from it. And it wasn’t about that. It was just a place for people to really vent and help. And now we have speakers come in and talk, and everyone’s obviously well beyond COVID.25:16.71vigorbrandingBut it’s really allowed us to be a thought leader and assist these folks. And you know at the end of the day, it’s what it’s all about. And I know a big thing for you is is mentorship, right? I mean, you know talk about giving back. you want you Do you want to talk a little bit about that?25:27.81Stephen BaldiYeah, I’ll talk about that but I’ll also talk similarly to your roundtable so in February of 2020 I had the privilege of joining the organization YPO, which is Young President Organization, which is very similar to what you define there’s 35.25:42.82Stephen Baldi1,000 YPO members globally. And it’s really for business leaders who have decided that they want to walk towards betterment as a person, as a leader, as a family member, as someone contributing to their community in partnership with other leaders.25:58.55Stephen BaldiAnd so I am in the Washington DC Baltimore chapter here ah in the region.25:58.93vigorbrandingMm hmm.26:04.18Stephen BaldiAnd I’m in leadership. And I can tell you that organization was really critical in me navigating everything that I had to go through ah during COVID.26:14.98Stephen BaldiNow, we didn’t we didn’t meet weekly, um but we do meet monthly in a small group of seven to 10 people, and we have forum.26:15.26vigorbrandingSure.26:19.82vigorbrandingMonthly forum.26:22.81Stephen BaldiAnd, oh, there you go.26:22.85vigorbrandingI didn’t know I’m i’m YPO, too. I didn’t know your IPO. Yeah, I’ve been.26:25.92Stephen BaldiYeah!26:26.21vigorbrandingYeah.26:27.01Stephen BaldiSo YDO is really what sustained me during COVID.26:27.03vigorbrandingSo Oh.26:29.86Stephen Baldium And I’m privileged to be on the ladder now in leadership.26:32.72vigorbrandingDo for you.26:35.01Stephen BaldiAnd so, yeah, as far as mentorship, when I started the company, you know it was a priority for me to give opportunity to underrepresented populations. um Now, as I started to grow the company, my focus started to turn inward, Michael, if I’m being honest. And you know the beginning of 2020, it was difficult for anybody to tell me that I wasn’t the shit. I built this company from zero to something much larger than I had ever aspired to as a young person.27:04.34vigorbrandingRight.27:06.68Stephen Baldium But COVID took all of that away.27:08.81vigorbrandingYeah.27:09.14Stephen BaldiAnd so what it reminded me of is that there was a mission that I started this company with. And it was something that I needed to recommit to when we reopened.27:19.90Stephen BaldiAnd so now um we’re really pouring into our crew members um When I hire someone, specifically, let’s take Dunkin Donuts.27:30.76Stephen BaldiIf I bring in someone as a frontline worker that’s pouring coffee, if they’re still pouring coffee for us in three years, both them and the organization has done something wrong.27:34.59vigorbrandingMmhmm.27:41.17Stephen Baldium We want to scale people up. It is not cost effective for us to have people in the same position for multiple years. So if we’re not scaling someone up to take on additional responsibility inside our company and sometimes even outside of our company, then we’ve done something wrong. you know My mentor told me a good leader ah expects or wants people to leave. A great leader expects them to.28:08.64vigorbrandingYeah.28:09.01Stephen BaldiAnd so either they’re leaving the position that we’re hiring them for or they’re leaving to go to another organization. But either way, we have to invest in our hourly crew members because we can’t afford not to.28:20.86vigorbrandingYeah.28:21.76Stephen BaldiAnd so that’s something that we really communicate out and share out. to our community and our organization and people know that we’re gonna invest in them in ways that other companies might not to and we feel like that gives us a competitive advantage and as a leader it makes me feel a good about not only our bottom line results but also the success that we can feel. I have a manager who’s been with us for eight years.28:46.57Stephen BaldiHer name is Marta. And she started as a single unit manager. And now she’s a multi-airport director.28:53.24vigorbrandingawesome.28:53.39Stephen BaldiAnd to see her growth and to understand the impact that that has has had on her family is tremendous. And I want to do that a hundred times over.29:00.50vigorbrandingSure.29:00.79Stephen BaldiAnd I have the privilege of being able to do that as a leader of our company.29:01.01vigorbrandingYeah.29:04.70vigorbrandingand And think of it this way, I mean, and that’s what’s so great about this country, I’ll say is like, you were making whatever $22,000 a year, I think you had free room or board or whatever you were managing, right?29:12.60Stephen BaldiI did.29:13.65vigorbrandingSo you you’re probably like, I’m getting by, this is okay. And look, you and you know, obviously, you’re you’re very well educated, you have a great drive and personality, but you you created a a huge company. And that’s, that’s, that’s really super cool, really super cool.29:25.90Stephen BaldiWell, Michael, I can tell you specifically in that first year, 2002, I made $19,117 and 43 cents. I can tell you that specifically because that W2 still sits on my desk.29:36.80Stephen BaldiI have it framed.29:36.84vigorbrandingYeah, yeah.29:37.68Stephen BaldiI look at it every day just to remind me of where all of this started and where now we’ve grown the company to I’m, I’m extremely proud.29:45.15vigorbrandingYeah. And you know, you mentioned YPO and I’ve been very privileged to be in that organization for, gosh, I think at least 20 some years.29:53.06Stephen BaldiSo you joined when you were 17.29:54.45vigorbrandingYeah, no, but yeah, it’s one of those things, is we you know, it used to kick you out when you’re 50. In fact, I did, I got the rocking chair and showed up at the front door.30:02.59Stephen BaldiOh, there you go.30:03.68vigorbrandingYeah, that was the thing. And then they decided to have YPO Gold, WPO and all that. stuff So I stayed in and now we’re like a forum for life. So my guys, we meet once a month and we are together. ah we A lot of it’s virtual because these guys, a lot of it, we’re retired and stuff.30:15.91vigorbrandingSo um I’m old. I mean, the it’s YPO o Gold, but I always say it’s Silent G, you know, YPO old. So, but it’s a, it was the greatest thing I’ve ever done for me.30:26.29vigorbrandingMaybe a better husband, better father, better businessman, a better employer, better ah a friend. I mean, and I i mean that.30:32.27Stephen Baldiand human30:33.29vigorbrandingYeah. It’s just a better human. And I think a lot of people see it from the outside and think it’s all, it’s a bunch of guys didn’t talk about how many cars they have and where they want vacation. It’s not that at all.30:40.24Stephen BaldiIt’s not that it’s a transformational community, you know, having a high trust network is invaluable.30:40.92vigorbrandingYou know, it’s, you know, it’s a, it is, it is.30:47.41vigorbrandingYep. Yeah. Someone’s got your back, right? You can always pick up that phone and call your, one of your folks and just, they got your back. No, that’s yeah.30:54.39Stephen BaldiAnd it’s nobody, and it’s nobody, nothing, never. And to have that level of confidentiality is special.30:57.03vigorbrandingThat’s right. Yep. Yeah. Yeah, that’s that’s awesome. That’s all good for you. I had no idea. That’s fantastic. um So, but now I’m going to do a little ploy here. You got to go and you should go to Austin this year to the food and beverage round table.31:10.60vigorbrandingI mean, if you can check it out, it’ll be, I think it’s in in January, you know, I’ll probably be speaking there, but you should go.31:14.55Stephen BaldiOK.31:16.84vigorbrandingI mean, you know, I’d love to meet you in person. It’d be fantastic.31:18.67Stephen BaldiYeah, I’d love that.31:18.88vigorbrandingAnyway, so could we do,31:20.42Stephen BaldiMaybe we’ll be celebrating a Phillies World Series by then.31:22.74vigorbrandingOh man, you’re making me nervous. um I hope so. I hope you’re right. I hope you’re right. But our company, we do it we do an annual food and beverage trends report every year. We’ve been doing them for like, jeez, 15, 16 years. And so a lot of times we launched it at the food and beverage round table. So it’s always really cool stuff.31:40.96Stephen BaldiAwesome, send me an invite and I’ll be there.31:41.00vigorbrandingum Yeah. All right. Well, definitely. I’ll make sure you get it after this, after our conversation here. So, okay. When you go to a restaurant, you you have a choice between human interaction or self ordering kiosks. I know that, you know, you guys need to be really ah high speed, efficient and all that. What what do you, what do you prefer?31:58.57Stephen BaldiWell, it depends, right? Deploying technology is a strategy that ah should be done with intention and asking the question, and then what, right?32:12.55Stephen Baldium I will tell you a story. So the first time we experimented with self ordering technology was in 2008 at JFK airport terminal five.32:24.65Stephen BaldiAnd we deployed at the time iPads um at our Dunkin Donuts because we thought, you know, technology is moving in this way and it’s fun and it’s cool, but nobody wants to walk up to a counter and order a coffee by pressing buttons.32:29.75vigorbrandingMm-hmm. Yep.32:39.85vigorbrandingMm-hmm.32:44.46Stephen BaldiYou know, communicating to a cashier, ah medium cream and sugar takes about 15 seconds. When you are forcing someone to press hot coffee, then medium, then sugar, then extra sugar, like that’s just, we found that that was a ah strategy that wasn’t ah successfully deployed at that time.32:58.57vigorbrandingwho33:05.34Stephen Baldinow That was back in 2008. I will say trends have matured since then and so there is an opportunity to have self ordering technology at a place like Dunkin Donuts and people have learned to navigate it quickly. um You have hot buttons for certain high usage items and so I say to people all the time because my friends question me, whenever they see an iPad, they assume that that means that that technology has taken someone’s job. And what I try to educate people on is that you know if you deploy technology in a intentional way, in a smart way, it allows you to redirect33:45.29Stephen Baldiwhat you would have otherwise spent on front of house and the back of house.33:46.57vigorbrandingMm33:49.72Stephen BaldiOr maybe you’re deploying it at a ah leadership level that’s multi-unit capable.33:49.78vigorbrandinghmm.33:55.24Stephen BaldiAnd so it’s not necessarily ah replacing jobs, but allowing savvy business leaders to take that investment and redeploy it in other ways. I will tell you that the benefit is you know technology doesn’t call out. Sometimes you have to reboot the system, but it always upsells. It always asks you if you want a dessert and always ask you if you want to package your burger with fries. And so to be able to grow your top line ticket, ah that’s only going to drive bottom line outcomes, which allows a business owner like me to look at expansion, to go into other cities, to be able to bring other people along with us because the business is growing. And so there’s opportunity beyond just taking someone’s order. And so34:40.31Stephen BaldiTechnology is something you have to look at in parallel kind of decision making. But I enjoy it. There’s some concepts that it resonates more significantly than others. But I think there’s a balance and there needs to be a balance of both going forward. I don’t think we’re ever going to have an industry that is exclusively technology or self ordering driven. um And I think you go in with a bunch of assumptions, you understand how your customers respond to it, and then you be agile enough to adjust appropriately.35:08.96vigorbrandingYeah, I mean, it makes a lot of sense. And i I concur. I mean, you know, I don’t want to wait in a massive line, especially from an airport. But, you know, just ordering, pre-ordering and all that kind of stuff isn’t all that funny either.35:19.32vigorbrandingSo it’s just you with that happy balance. You know, I do like talking to somebody and, you know, because I talk a lot, I guess. But plus, I always ask for some ice in my coffee just a little bit. I don’t want nice coffee.35:27.30Stephen BaldiThere you go.35:27.67vigorbrandingSo it’s a little tough to explain to an iPad, you know, so very soft.35:31.57Stephen BaldiTo drop it into a couple of cubes, yeah.35:32.20vigorbrandingWhoops. Yeah. Yeah. I don’t want to burn my, burn my mouth. So now I know you have at least one daughter, correct?35:38.70Stephen BaldiI’d have two daughters and a son.35:39.87vigorbrandingTwo daughters. right All right. Sorry. There we go.35:41.61Stephen Baldi26, 25, and eight.35:41.75vigorbrandingThis will be great then. Wow. Wow.35:45.67Stephen BaldiI started over, Michael.35:45.74vigorbrandingA little gap here.35:46.59Stephen BaldiI started over.35:47.16vigorbrandingYou had a little gap here.35:48.55Stephen Baldihad I had a couple of gap years.35:48.93vigorbrandingA couple of gap years. i well so I have two daughters, 26 as of last week and coming coming up on 29. The reason I bring up these families is you know we all know we love all our kids the same.36:01.78Stephen BaldiNo, we don’t.36:01.79vigorbrandingBut on any but okay but on any given day on any given day, depending on the phone call, depending on the visit, there’s certainly ones that we like other better than others.36:02.97Stephen BaldiNo, we don’t.36:09.94vigorbrandingMichael Alex, it happens it back and forth all the time, just in case you’re listening. Those are my daughters. um36:14.34Stephen BaldiLove it.36:15.04vigorbrandingso you know, we talked about pot belly, we talked about smash burger, we talked about dunking, we talked about timber, we talked about founding farmers, am I missing any any ends?36:25.21Stephen BaldiThere you go.36:27.03vigorbrandingWhich one?36:27.28Stephen BaldiIt’s the end. Yeah.36:27.84vigorbrandingWhich one’s your favorite? What’s your favorite kid there?36:29.64Stephen BaldiMy favorite. Wow. You’re going to force me to say that.36:33.77vigorbrandingYeah, yeah.36:34.15Stephen BaldiWell, I will tell you, because I don’t know if any of our franchisors are going to listen to this part. I love them all equally, and I am privileged to be able to operate them. I will tell you the one that probably um sits deeply in my soul as a person ah is probably Dunkin’ Donuts.36:55.45vigorbrandingNice.36:55.85Stephen Baldiand And I’ll tell you Dunkin’ Donuts because when I was growing up ah in Southwest Philadelphia off of Cobbs Creek Parkway, I had family that lived out by the airport. And in order to get into that area of the city, you have to travel on Cobbs Creek Parkway.37:11.63Stephen BaldiAnd there’s a Dunkin Donuts on the corner of Cobbs Creek Parkway and I can’t remember the cross street, but it’s been there for close to probably 30 or 40 years. I’m 48 and I can’t remember a time when it wasn’t there. And I remember seeing that Dunkin Donuts and thinking how rich that franchisee must be to have that score.37:30.65Stephen BaldiNow I know that owning a single franchise is not necessarily a path to generational wealth, but it did, that Dunkin Donuts did put in my mind like what was possible.37:40.22vigorbrandingYeah, that’s cool.37:40.70Stephen Baldium And so to be able to be now a 14 year franchisee of that brand, um which is our longest franchise relationship, it’s pretty special.37:46.48vigorbrandingSuper.37:50.20vigorbrandingThat’s cool. And you know, I’ll say this from the, from the branding side of the world. Uh, what a phenomenal job. I mean, Duncan’s been around forever. I mean, at one point time it was getting a little tired. It was sort of just fading in the woodwork.38:01.35vigorbrandingAnd we know, I mean, all these brands, I mean, they come on strong. They’re, they’re always started somewhere. There’s this regional thing. And then they become these big brands and is they, they struggle to stay relevant.38:10.04Stephen BaldiRight?38:12.62vigorbrandingRight. And I think Duncan has just done a remarkable job.38:16.08Stephen BaldiWe have, yeah.38:16.24vigorbrandingof staying relevant i mean from their graphic design from their marketing their branding to their advertising and all the cool stuff they’ve done that you did you did they blew it away they they absolutely did and yep38:22.42Stephen BaldiI mean, we had the best Super Bowl commercial in my opinion. I mean, Ben Affleck and J.Lo, they did their thing. And Mark Wahlberg, it like it was it was a beautiful commercial.38:33.65vigorbrandingYeah, and you know, it just shows like when you have passion for something, and those guys certainly have passion for for for that part of the world and ah from the Boston area. I just think it’s it was exceptional. In fact, ironically, we have at at our holding company level, Pavone Group, we have the longest running, okay, this is no kidding, the longest running Super Bowl commercial voting mechanism called spotbowl.com.38:56.66vigorbrandingSo every year we get38:57.28Stephen BaldiOK.38:59.26vigorbrandingyou know, thousands and thousands and thousands of votes from around the world, and people vote for their favorite Super Bowl commercial as it’s being played, as the game is being played. And then the the national media outlets reach out to us, and then we tell them the results.39:13.08vigorbrandingAnd Dunkin Donuts was was certainly a stellar winner.39:13.26Stephen BaldiOK.39:16.02Stephen BaldiIt was and had to be at the top.39:17.26vigorbrandingYeah, it was awesome.39:17.88Stephen BaldiCome on out. Tell me Michael it was at the top.39:19.04vigorbrandingYeah, yeah. It was, well, I’m looking over here at my guy that runs it. it was It was the top one. Yeah, it was, it definitely was.39:24.42Stephen BaldiIt was, it I thought it was.39:25.10vigorbrandingOh, yeah, yeah, yeah.39:25.89Stephen BaldiThere you go. Thank you for, thank you for phoning your friend and getting confirmation.39:26.59vigorbrandingIt was it was awesome.39:29.55Stephen BaldiIt was a pretty special advertising.39:31.41vigorbrandingYeah.39:31.85Stephen BaldiAnd yeah, I didn’t get a chance to order my Duncan jumpsuit, but I’m sure it’s in the mail somewhere.39:36.72vigorbrandingYeah, there you go. there That’s that that everything.39:38.41Stephen BaldiMaybe Duncan corporate will see this and they’ll send me one.39:38.96vigorbrandingAlthough. yeah Yeah, all the merch, everything they did around that was super cool. and the take the outtakes from the39:43.99Stephen BaldiSuper cool.39:46.35vigorbrandingyou know It’s funny too because when it comes to this marketing stuff, like it used to be just a TV spot. and The reason I looked over to ask Dave, Dave’s the guy you spoke to. He’s the one that that kind of heads up this podcast. He’s also the one that really runs Spopple. We’ve been doing this so long that In the beginning, we didn’t know anything.40:03.48vigorbrandingIn other words, they would the game it was all about the game. The game was played. And then people realized, well, people love the commercials. So we never knew, like like you and everybody else, we just sit there and watch the game, cut the commercial. Oh, it’s a commercial for fill in the blank.40:15.61vigorbrandingNow, they release the commercials to us ahead of time.40:15.73Stephen BaldiYeah.40:18.45vigorbrandingThey tell us what it’s about. They send us outtakes. They give us information. Because they realize it, because it’s a couple million dollars for 30 seconds, that they need to get as much juice out of the you know squeeze as much juice out of this as possible so they want to know they put stuff online they do teasers and it’s it’s turned into a an event unto itself and uh we’re really proud to have been a part of it so it’s kind of funny that you brought that up that’s cool stuff all40:39.58Stephen BaldiYeah. Now I will tell you my all time favorite Super Bowl commercial.40:44.35vigorbrandingright uh40:45.67Stephen BaldiNow I remember the star, but I don’t even remember the brand.40:49.95vigorbranding-oh40:50.06Stephen BaldiRemember the the commercial with the kid and the Star Wars mask and he was going around zapping things and he went and he zapped the car and the car started.40:55.24vigorbrandingVolkswagen. Yeah. Yeah.40:58.28Stephen BaldiThat was my all-time favorite more commercial.40:58.46vigorbrandingYeah. Yeah. Yeah. That’s great. Yeah. That was ah that was a Volkswagen spot. That was a fantastic spot.41:03.91Stephen BaldiFantastic commercial.41:03.93vigorbrandingIt was a fantastic. You know, I’ll i’ll tell you mine next. i’m I’m a simp and I, you know, ah the Budweiser commercials and41:11.83Stephen BaldiOh yeah.41:13.17vigorbrandingThere was one though in particular where the guy, you know, he raises these horses and it goes on to be a Clydesdale and it it takes off and the horse leaves and there’s a parade. And I almost get choked up thinking about it.41:24.28vigorbrandingIt was so well done. There’s a parade, the guy standing there to parade and the horse sees him, breaks away, chases him down on the road. Oh my gosh. It was, it was, I had to do a live TV commercial. I had to do a live segment on the news about the the best TV spot and and they they, you know, they played it and I wasn’t expecting them to play it.41:40.60vigorbrandingI’m like, I had tears going down my face.41:42.56Stephen BaldiOh, you got emotional.41:42.51vigorbrandingI’m like, That’s my favorite.41:43.64Stephen BaldiOh, look at you.41:45.41vigorbrandingI still get emotional. i think but i think it I think it was the best all-time i mean story. It was just cute. so anyway That’s right, man.41:50.70Stephen BaldiAnd the best story always wins, Michael. Best story always wins.41:53.25vigorbrandingThat’s right. right yeah Yeah, you know, we always tell people a brand is a promise, ah but you have to tell a story. You have to draw a motion, make them laugh, make them cry, make them feel something about your brand. And that’s how you break through. And it’s always important, you know, a lot of times clients will say stuff, um you know, hey we just want to sell more, we got to do this, we got to do that. And and really it comes down to ah the fact that you’ve you got to do great creative to break through to get people’s attention.42:19.09vigorbrandingSo, well, I have a couple more questions for you and I want to hit them for sure.42:21.03Stephen BaldiOkay.42:22.25vigorbrandingSo now look, ah we talked about the airports you’re in, in the in the in the greater DC area, some of the most, I mean, they’re they’re busy, they’re they’re important, they’re huge. Other airports, I mean, you have great concessions in those airports.42:34.37vigorbrandingOther airports that you think have great concessions in the country?42:37.16Stephen BaldiYeah, I will tell you, Atlanta, one of the busiest airports in the world, definitely in this country.42:42.95vigorbrandingOh yeah, oh yeah. yeah42:45.86Stephen Baldium And then Houston, Orlando, Chicago, Charlotte, these are all markets that we kind of look at.42:49.80vigorbrandingMm hmm. Oh yeah.42:54.54vigorbrandingMassive hubs.42:56.51Stephen Baldium It’s important for us to be in high demand airport systems, because you never know how the world’s going to,43:02.80vigorbrandingYeah.43:05.21Stephen Baldirespond. And Morgan Hausl is one of the people who I look to for kind of strategic direction.43:12.04vigorbrandingMm hmm.43:13.49Stephen BaldiI’m thinking about my business. And one thing he always says is that as a business leader, if you’re only planning for the risk and threats that you can predict, you’re probably missing the biggest one.43:24.90vigorbrandingOh, yeah.43:25.41Stephen Baldium And so how we kind of shelter ourselves from that is we go into high demand markets. So even if an airline, a legacy airline like an American or United or a Delta or a Southwest ah decides that they no longer want to operate in that market, there’ll be another legacy carrier chomping at the bit together.43:44.09vigorbrandingSure.43:44.40Stephen BaldiAnd so that’s one of our strategy when we’re looking to grow nationally is to look at high demand airport markets.43:44.77vigorbrandingSure. Mm hmm.43:51.29Stephen BaldiAnd those are just a few that I named.43:53.58vigorbrandingI’m a big fan of Morgan has effect. We have him speaking at our, at our YPO. He’s, he’s one of, I think he might even be next month’s speaker. So I’m really, really, are you really, that’s all his book.44:00.64Stephen Baldiah We’re bringing them in on the 13th of November. Yeah.44:04.00vigorbrandingHis book’s incredible. Incredible. I made my daughter’s read it. So, um, what’s next for balding management group. And mean we talked about in other airports. What’s, what’s next for you? What’s what’s your vision? Where are you were are you hoping to go?44:13.26Stephen Baldimy My vision is to grow the tent and plant trees that I may never even know their shade, um because that’s when I think a community and when a business is thriving is when you’re willing to do things that you might not be able to see to fruition. And so we’re trying to build a company, not trying, we are building a company that will rise the tide for all the boats. I want to create another 20, 25 stories just like mine.44:41.46vigorbrandingYeah.44:41.62Stephen Baldium I can invest and grow my company so that it’s beneficial and creates generational wealth for me, but I also have the opportunity to listen to the individuals whose stories might not necessarily be taken to the top because they’re not fully formed or well articulated.44:59.34Stephen BaldiI try to look for those people, because I was once that person.45:00.66vigorbrandingyeah45:02.15Stephen BaldiI was the property manager in the office, and Cynthia Garber came and tapped me on the shoulder, which she did not have to do.45:02.50vigorbrandingyep45:08.96Stephen BaldiAnd so I’m trying to identify those voices in our companies, the people in leadership, but also the people who we don’t necessarily identify with immediately, because a lot of our workforce our ESL where English is a second language.45:24.24Stephen BaldiAnd so verbal communication is a challenge, but I don’t want that to get in the way of us knowing or ide

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Our Braver Angels segment for the month of October was about how to prepare for the election no matter who wins. Nita Landis is a registered Independent, Monica Guzmon (Blue), and Chris Hausner (Red) was apart of the discussion today. During the podcast, Monica also discusses her book, "I never Really Thought of it That Way" and speaks about her experience coming to grips with the political differences she had with her family. We also discuss the Family and Politics Workshop in Camp Hill on November 2.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spirit Switchboard Episode #71 Date: Aug. 30th, 2024 Topic: Healing Journey Through the Chakras Guest: Annemarie Heckert This week Spirit Switchboard welcomes world-renowned medium Annmarie Heckert. Annmarie will discuss her debut book Enlightment: Seven Chakras to Self Discovery. Please join us in the chat and be a part of the discussion. Guest Bio: Annmarie Heckert was born a naturally-gifted clairvoyant Medium of angels and spirits, and has become world-renowned, with over 25,000 consultations to date. Annemarie is a mother of three children and a veteran of the United States Navy. She holds a bachelor's degree in English literature and holds certifications as a Reiki Master/Teacher and as a Registered Yoga Teacher/200. She combines her knowledge of the chakras and the subtle body with her clairvoyance when working with clients. In addition to private sessions, Annemarie hosts events and workshops in-person at her office in Camp Hill, PA and virtually for clients around the globe. When not working, Annemarie enjoys spending time with her three children and their beloved border collie. Guest Links Website- https://www.annmarieheckert.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/annemarieheckert Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/AnnemarieHeckertSpiritualCounseling/ Message from Kerrilynn: I want to hear from you! I want to hear about your ghost stories, paranormal adventures and occurrences. I would also love your show suggestions to cover in the future. Email me at kerrilynn.shellhorn@gmail.com. If you enjoy the content on the channel please live, subscribe and share. My deepest gratitude to you all! A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on Spirit Switchboard are not necessarily those of the Host or the United Public Radio Network/UFO Paranormal Radio Network and its producers. As always Spirit Switchboard strives to hold space for open, respectful dialogue with show guests and listeners. Host links: http://www.kerrilynnshellhorn.com https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalkerrilynnshellhorn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kerrilynn.shellhorn https://www.youtube.com/@kerrilynn-SpiritSwitchboard/streams

In this Small Business Special of Schiffbauer Over Rocks, host Paul Schiffbauer Jr. welcomes Ryan Dailey and Kelsi Rohrbaugh, the dynamic duo behind Fantasy Axe Throwing in Camp Hill, PA.Ryan and Kelsi share their passion for creating unforgettable and thrilling experiences through axe throwing, infused with a unique fantasy twist. In this episode, they delve into the journey of opening Central Pennsylvania's newest and most unique axe-throwing venue, discussing the challenges and triumphs of bringing their vision to life. Throughout the conversation, they explore the art of creating an immersive adventure that combines physical activity with imaginative storytelling, aiming to leave every participant with lasting memories and a renewed taste for adventure. Paul and them even throw some axes on camera to make this special edition of Schiffbauer Over Rocks a lot of fun.Connect with Fantasy Axe Throwing and learn more about their unique adventures at the following links:Fantasy Axe Throwing: www.fantasyaxethrowing.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/fantasyaxethrowingpaFacebook: www.facebook.com/fantasyaxethrowingpaMake your next outing Medieval with Fantasy Axe Throwing if you live in or around Central PA!

Daniel McKanan is a senior lecturer at Harvard Divinity School, occupying a chair named after Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Faculty Director for the school's Program for the Evolution of Spirituality. His scholarly work focuses on religious and spiritual movements for social transformation in the united states and beyond, with an additional focus on the Unitarian Universalist tradition and the Anthroposophical movement, which was founded by Rudolph Steiner in the early 20th century.  Professor McKanan is the author of six books, including Prophetic Encounters: Religion and the American Radical Tradition; Eco-alchemy: Anthroposophy and the History and Future of Environmentalism; and most recently Camphill and the Future: Spirituality and Disability in an Evolving Communal Movement. He is also deeply involved in the training of Unitarian Universalist ministers and scholars and has served as board chair of the International Communal Studies Association.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest on the Microcollege podcast is Dr. Dan McKanan, a professor at the Harvard Divinity School who is one of the foremost American scholars of biodynamic agriculture and the Camphill communities, two influential movements applying the ideas of Rudolf Steiner in practical fields. In our conversation, we learn about Dan's own formative experiences in intentional communities with spiritual roots and a focus on radical social transformation, as well as the ways in which elite universities like Harvard sometimes fail to live up to their calling to help young people find their way to lives of service.Dan serves as the Ralph Waldo Emerson Unitarian Universalist Senior Lecturer at Harvard Divinity School, where he has taught since 2008. He studies religious and spiritual movements for social transformation in the United States and beyond, with particular emphasis on environmental activism, intentional communities, and socialism. Much of his research focuses on the Unitarian Universalist tradition and the anthroposophical movement. He is the author of six books, among them Camphill and the Future: Spirituality and Disability in an Evolving Communal Movement, Eco-Alchemy: Anthroposophy and the History and Future of Environmentalism, and Prophetic Encounters: Religion and the American Radical Tradition. Earlier works explored the Catholic Worker movement and nonviolent activism in the early nineteenth century.Links: Dr. Dan McKanan: https://hds.harvard.edu/people/dan-mckananCamphill and the Future: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520344082/camphill-and-the-futureEco-Alchemy: Anthroposophy and the History and Future of Environmentalism: https://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520290068Thoreau College: www.thoreaucollege.org

A bill banning corporations with foreign influence from political spending is in the hands of the state Senate. Greenhouse gas emissions have gone down as fossil fuel production has gone up in the U.S., according to a new study. But in the region that includes Pennsylvania, the story is different. A Pittsburgh soldier whose body was never recovered has finally been given a proper burial -- 80 years after he went missing in Normandy, France.  Efforts are underway to help nearly 300 employees who are losing their jobs at an addiction and mental health treatment company in Lancaster County. A prisoner at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill has been charged with murder in the death of his cellmate.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I sit down with Phil Cannizzaro, bass player for central PA groups The Luv Gods & Swisher Sweets. Phil is also a live music booker for Flinchy's in Camp Hill, PA. We talked a little about a lot. Give it a listen!

Bianca Reznekov speaks to the CEO of Campbell Village West Coast James Sleigh and Camphill resident David Curitz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's April 5th, 2024, and time for your weekly cybersecurity and open-source news updates. We have news updates from Trac Bannon in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Julie Chatman in Washington, DC, Katy Craig in San Diego, California, Edwin Kwan in Sydney, Australia, and Olimpiu Pop in Transylvania, Romania. We'll start with Julie ChatmanResources and 300+ episodes, all free, all ungated:https://505updates.com/

It's March 29th, 2024 and time for Point of View Friday, where we cover a single topic from multiple perspectives. Today's point of discussion is around low-code/no-code solutions and their implications. Today we have perspectives from Julie Chatman in Washington, DC, Katy Craig in San Diego, California, Trac Bannon in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Edwin Kwan in Sydney, Australia, and Olimpiu Pop reporting from KubeCon Paris.We'll start with Katy Craig.Resources and 300+ episodes, all free, all ungated:https://505updates.com/

We are approaching the midway point for Season 2 of Real Technologists. Senior, Pokie, and I wanted to take a moment to thank you and reflect on the past year. During Season 1, we learned that our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, so to speak. We had decided on an aggressive schedule of weekly podcasts. And like our guests, we learned a big lesson and had to pivot. This Season, Season 2, is focused on sustainability and growth. We love getting to know our guests, learning their stories, and crafting the podcast. Real Technologists is about telling captivating stories and diverse journeys of those shaping our digital future. From the heart of innovation to the forefront of change, technology continues to redefine our world, and behind every breakthrough lies a human narrative waiting to be told. Our team is split. Pokie works from our New York office. Senior and I work together from our Camp Hill location. As radio personality Pete Womback used to say, "It's a beautiful day in Pennsylvania".To keep the quality high and keep ourselves sane, we're delivering bi weekly. We embark on a journey of exploration, uncovering the unique experiences, perspectives, and challenges that have shaped the lives of our guests.

Coffee. Lunch. Cooking Classes. Business Deals. Marriage Proposals. It all happens (and more) at Sue Pera's Cornerstone Coffeehouse, the ultimate example of a third space!   From her early beginnings in IT to Breads n' Cheese of Hershey, join us as Sue shares her remarkable story of overcoming challenges to establish Cornerstone Coffeehouse in Camp Hill, PA. With unwavering determination, take-charge leadership, and a passion for fostering a positive environment for all, this Market Street maven has created a community hub like no other.

It's March 15th, 2024, and time for Point of View Friday, where we cover a single topic from multiple perspectives. Today's point of discussion is around the recent Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency hack, and it's suspected perpetrators and implications. We have perspectives from Julie Chatman in Washington, D.C., Katy Craig in San Diego, California, Trac Bannon in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and Olimpiu Pop from Transylvania, Romania. We also have a couple of interviews from last month's, AFCEA cybersecurity conference held in San Diego, California.We'll start with Katy Craig.Resources and 300+ episodes, all free, all ungated:https://505updates.com/

It's March 8th, 2024, International Women's Day, and time for Point of View Friday, where we cover a single topic from multiple perspectives. Today's point of discussion is around the risk of backdoored AI. We have perspectives from Julie Chatman in Washington, D.C., Katy Craig in San Diego, California, Trac Bannon in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and Olimpiu Pop from Transylvania, Romania. We also have a couple of news stories at the end, and some interviews from the annual AFCEA conference held in San Diego, California last month.We'll start with Julie Chatman.Resources and 300+ episodes, all free, all ungated:https://505updates.com/

It's March 1st, 2024 and time for Point of View Friday, where we cover a single topic from multiple perspectives. Today's point of discussion is around the anticipation of advancements in quantum computing and the massive overhauls of technology taking place. We have perspectives from Trac Bannon in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Olimpiu Pop from Transylvania, Romania, and Katy Craig in San Diego, California. We'll start with Trac Bannon.Resources and 300+ episodes, all free, all ungated:https://505updates.com/

It's February 23rd, 2024 and time for point of view Friday, where we cover a single topic from multiple perspectives. Today's point of discussion is around the increasing threat of deepfakes to democracies worldwide. We have perspectives from Trac Bannon in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Olimpiu Pop from Transylvania, Romania, Hillary Coover in Washington, DC, and Katy Craig in San Diego, California. We'll start with Katie Craig.Resources and 300+ episodes, all free, all ungated:https://505updates.com/

It's February 16th, 2024 and time for Point of View Friday, where we cover a single topic from multiple perspectives. Today's point of discussion is the Securities and Exchange Commission's change in cybersecurity disclosure rules. We have perspectives today from Trac Bannon in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Olimpiu Pop from Transylvania, Romania, and Katy Craig in San Diego, California. We'll start with Trac Bannon Resources and 300+ episodes, all free, all ungated:https://505updates.com/

Episode 96: Conquered the Summit of Camp HillThis week on the Not Funny Guys continue our new series…Child's Play...with Child's Play III. So Chuck is back...apparently...because of corporate greed...again. Andy is now 16 and off to military school. Guns, live ammo, and another game of hide the soul ensue!Our Political Podcast is coming back! Let us know!Next Week: Bride of ChuckyFollow us, like us, comment, share and MORE!!!Questions?Email us at: NotFunnyGuys.OffTheReels@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @not_funny_guys_presents Follow us on Twitter: @NotFunnyGuysPodFollow us on BlueSky: @The Not Funny GuysWant to chat?Casey:Twitter @vash_maxwellHive @caseyfranklinJon:Letterbox: esoteric_evansInstagram @esoteric_by_designSubstack: estoericbydesign.substack.comEric:Letterbox: eklyInstagram @hothoney_comics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's February 9, 2024 and time for Point of View Friday where we cover a single topic from multiple perspectives. Today's point of discussion is the recent large-scale Microsoft breach. We have perspectives from Trac Bannon in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Olimpiu Pop in Transylvania, Romania and Shannon Lietz in San Diego, California. We'll start with Katy Craig also in San Diego, connecting the dots between the HPE breach and Microsoft. Resources and 300+ episodes, all free, all ungated:https://505updates.com/

Sit down and have a beer with Jeff Musselman, a brewer at Evergrain Brewing Company in Camp Hill. He and our host, Maalik Stark, discuss Musselman's brewing origins, his time spent at Troegs Independent Brewing and Millworks in Harrisburg, as well as how brewers cope with their "refined palettes."

An der Salatbar redet diesmal Lena vom Team Waldorfsalat mit Marie über ihre Kindheit in einer Camphill-Gemeinschaft und ihre späteren Erfahrungen auf der Waldorfschule. Zu Marie: Marie wurde in eine anthroposophische Familie geboren und wuchs als Kind in einer Camphill-Gemeinschaft auf. Sie besuchte den Waldorfkindergarten und später zwei verschiedene Waldorfschulen, Das Salatbar-Format: An der Salatbar wollen wir die Möglichkeit schaffen, in einem möglichst sicheren Rahmen Kritisches aus der Welt der Anthroposophie zu erzählen. Wir wollen dem Narrativ der Einzelfälle und des persönlichen Versagens etwas entgegensetzen. Wir wollen das Schweigen brechen und Worte finden. Wir wollen komplexe Gefühle und Wahrnehmungen validieren und vielleicht ein bisschen sortieren. Dabei können emotionale und schwierige Themen zur Sprache kommen. Wir bemühen uns darum, unser Material möglichst sicher und zugänglich aufzubereiten, haben selbst aber keine therapeutische Ausbildung, nur begrenzte Kapazitäten und unseren eigenen beschränkten Erfahrungshorizont. Bitte achtet auf euch. Ist gerade ein guter Zeitpunkt? Könnt ihr gut für euch sorgen und ggf. danach mit jemandem drüber reden? Content-Notes: Ableismus: 00:08:13-00:19:25 Rassismus: Verharmlosung von Sklaverei 00:18:05 verwehrter Zugang zu Wissen: 00:19:25-00:33:15; 00:36:20-00:42:50 Vernachlässigung: 00:15:13-00:19:25 religiöser Zwang 00:23:35-00:25:42 grenzüberschreitendes Verhalten ggü. Kindern 00:27:45-00:28:05 Gewalt durch Lehrer, Mobbing, Gewalt unter Kindern 00:29:25-00:30:20 Sexismus, Bloßstellen einer Schülerin, Slutshaming 00:35:35-00:36:20 Verweigerung medizinischer Behandlung 00:41:50-00:44:37 Ausschluss, Abwertung 00:51:50-00:55:50Thematisierung von Gewalt an Kindern 01:06:50-01:07:20 Kapitelmarken: 00:00:50 Heimweggedanken 00:03:50 Begrüßung 00:04:48 Vorstellung Gast 00:08:13 Kindheit im Camphill 00:15:13 Hausstrukturen im Camphill 00:19:25 Zeit im Waldorfkindergarten 00:24:35 Rebellion in der Christengemeinschaft 00:28:05 Einschulung in die Waldorfschule 00:31:25 erste Schuljahre, Mobbing 00:32:20 Hospitation in Grundschule, Wechsel auf andere Waldorfschule 00:36:15 Klassenspiele, unangenehme Rollen 00:37:35 erneuter Wechsel zurück auf die erste Waldorfschule 00:41:20 Rebellion in der Oberstufe, Einschränkungen durch die Schule 00:46:50 Homöopathie und Esoterik zuhause und unter Anthroposoph*innen 00:53:50 Ausbruch in eine “spießige” Parallelwelt, politische Aktivität 01:00:20 Ausschluss, Abwertung, Lernverhinderung, Indoktrination 01:04:00 abschließende Worte von Marie: Kritik an Waldorfpädagogik 01:07:50 Plädoyer für das Glücklichsein01:08:45 Aus uns “ist was geworden”, aber zu welchem Preis? Der Begriff „Schulmedizin“ ist antisemitisch konnotiert. Bei Wikipedia ist unter dem Stichwort folgendes zu finden: “Antisemitisch eingestellte Kritiker der etablierten Medizin verwendeten in den 1930er Jahren den Kampfbegriff „verjudete Schulmedizin“, um ihrer Forderung nach einer „gesunden Volksmedizin“ bzw. der „Neuen deutschen Heilkunde“ Nachdruck zu verleihen.” https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schulmedizin Der Begriff ist in der 2. Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts als abwertender Kampfbegriff im Umfeld der Homöopathie entstanden. In ähnlicher Weise wird im anthroposophischen Umfeld der Begriff “Staatsschule” abwertend für öffentliche Schulen benutzt. Beratungsstellen: Anlaufstellen für Hörer*innen, die nach dem Hören Gesprächsbedarf haben. DEUTSCHLAND Die Telefon-Seelsorge ist gebührenfrei und rund um die Uhr unter 0800/111 0 111 oder 0800 111 0 222 erreichbar. Wer nicht telefonieren möchte, findet auch einen Chat oder kann per Mail kommunizieren: https://online.telefonseelsorge.de Angebot für Erwachsene: https://www.psychenet.de/de/hilfe-finden/schnelle-hilfe.html Angebot für Frauen: https://www.hilfetelefon.de/das-hilfetelefon/angebot-im-ueberblick.html Angebot für Jugendliche: https://jugendnotmail.berlin ÖSTERREICH Liste mit verschiedenen Angeboten für verschiedene Zielgruppen https://www.gewalt-ist-nie-ok.at/de/was-kann-ich-tun-adressen-links Angebot für Jugendliche und auch Eltern - telefonisch, Chat, Online https://www.rataufdraht.at SCHWEIZ Sorgentelefon 143 - Auch Chat und Mailberatung https://www.143.ch/Beratung/Beratungsangebot Liste mit Anlaufstellen https://www.lilli.ch/gewalt_schutzDas Waldorfsalat-Format:Ein Gast oder eine Gästin mit Expertise, der "Anthroblogger" Oliver Rautenberg als Moderator und zwei #ExWaldi mit Erfahrungen in anthroposophischen Einrichtungen - das sind die Zutaten für unseren Waldorfsalat.Wir möchten uns in diesem Podcast kritisch über Anthroposophie unterhalten. In jeder Folge nehmen wir uns einen anderen Aspekt vor - von der Pädagogik über die Landwirtschaft bis hin zur Medizin und Weltanschauung. Wir bringen alle unterschiedliche Motivationen, Vorerfahrungen und Hintergründe mit.Uns eint der Wunsch nach Aufklärung, die Theorie und Alltagspraxis zusammen bringt.AllgemeinesMehr Kritisches über Waldorfpädagogik und Anthroposophie findet ihr auf Twitter, Bluesky und Instagram unter #ExWaldi und #AnthroMeToo. Unter diese beiden Hashtags schreiben Betroffene in den sozialen Medien über ihre Erfahrungen.Wir sind gespannt und neugierig auf die kommenden Gespräche. Ihr könnt uns gerne schreiben:Mail: feedback@waldorfsalat.comTwitter und Instagram: @waldorfsalatpodMastodon: @waldorfsalatpod@podcasts.socialYoutube: https://youtube.com/channel/UClM3gWilUb4fiWxsq9k86iwWebseite: Waldorfsalat.comWhatsApp: +49 1 567 88 67 65 6Blog von Oliver Rautenberg: https://anthroposophie.blogBluesky:Oliver: @anthroblogger.bsky.socialEmma: @emmalou.bsky.socialSteffen: @ahriman.bsky.socialKatharina: @ex-waldi.bsky.socialLea: @fraulea.bsky.socialSarah: @veelana.bsky.socialInstagram:Cosmo: @cosmosophicLea: @frauleaKatharina: @ex_waldiEmma: @emmalou_exwaldiOliver: @anthrobloggerSarah: @veelana.exwaldiSteffen: @steff_indi Danke für Eure Bewertungen bei Apple oder Spotify.

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Joylynn Blake and Presbytera Maria Koulianos of the St. Raphael School out of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. To learn more about the St. Raphael School and the Schole Academy, please visit either https://raphaelschool.org or https://scholeacademy.com.

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 It's January 12th, 2024, and time for Point of View Friday, where we cover a single topic from multiple perspectives. Today's point of discussion is what does the future look like for AI and cyber legislation? We have perspectives from Edwin Kwan in Sydney, Australia, Trac Bannon and Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Olympia Pop from Transylvania, Romania. We'll begin with Shannon Lietz in San Diego, California on the Win, Lose or Draw when considering cyber legislation. Resources and 300+ episodes, all free, all ungated:https://505updates.com/

The rise of esports has been meteoric, transforming from a niche subculture to a global phenomenon that captivates millions of enthusiasts. With the advent of high-speed internet and streaming platforms, competitive gaming has become easily accessible to audiences around the world. Esports, organized multiplayer video game competitions, has evolved into a mainstream spectacle, drawing massive crowds both online and in physical arenas. Professional esports athletes are now celebrated figures, and tournaments offer multimillion-dollar prize pools. The growth of esports is fueled not only by the widespread appeal of video games but also by the community-driven nature of the industry. Platforms like Twitch and YouTube Gaming have enabled fans to engage directly with their favorite players and teams, fostering a sense of connection and shared passion. As traditional sports organizations and major brands increasingly invest in esports, the industry's popularity shows no signs of slowing down, solidifying its place as a cultural and entertainment powerhouse in the 21st century. And a new youth Esports training facility has officially opened its doors in Cumberland County. Valhallan Esports Training Arena franchise in Camp Hill, is designed to provide its youth members with education, life skills, and inclusive competition in the world of Esports, and today we spoke with owner Andrew Aultman Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In dieser Folge zu hören sind: Gast: Manuela Lohwasser Moderation: Oliver Rautenberg alias Anthroblogger Aus dem Team #ExWaldi: Cosmo, Lea Technik: Steffen Wir sprechen dieser Folge über Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen und den anthroposophischen Blick auf Behinderung. Wir reden über Teilhabe und Abhängigkeitsstrukturen in Werkstätten, Camphills, anthroposophischen Lebensgemeinschaften und auf Demeterhöfen. Content-Notes: Ableismus/Behindertenfeindlichkeit: ganze Folge, insbesondere (direkte & indirekte Zitate) 00:03:00 - 00:03:30 00:05:15 - 00:07:05 00:09:17 - 00:09:45 00:10:50 - 00:12:20 00:18:00 - 00:18:35 00:25:15 - 00:26:00 00:34:00 - 00:36:40 Wir reden über: 00:00:00 Prolog 00:01:00 Intro & Begrüßung 00:02:50 Aus dem Zusammenhang gerissenes Zitat 00:03:35 Einordnung Zitat, Anthroposophie und Ableismus 00:09:36 Begriffsklärung Ableismus, WfbM 00:10:21 Ableismus in der Elternsprechstunde 00:12:15 Ableismus im System WfbM, Arbeit als “Sinn” 00:18:41 anthroposophische Behindertenarbeit, Romantisierung vs. Kontrolle 00:22:28 vermeintliche Freiwilligkeit, Status von “Beschäftigten” 00:26:00 Manuelas Erfahrungen mit der Anthroposophie 00:27:57 Eingliederungshilfe, Theorie und Praxis 00:30:31 anthroposophische Eingliederungshilfe & Suchthilfe, Besonderheiten 00:40:50 die Rolle der Freiwilligen und Ehrenamtlichen 00:47:19 Schutzkonzepte 00:50:00 Fazit: Der Mensch im Mittelpunkt? 00:56:42 Was kann man besser machen? 01:01:57 Wortsalat - Das Zitat in seinem Zusammenhang Zu Manuela Lohwasser: Manuela Lohwasser ist Aktivistin für Arbeitsrechte der Beschäftigten in WfbM und Expertin für die Seite der Beschäftigten, die sie aus eigener Erfahrung als Betreuerin und als Beschäftigte kennt. Twitter: @Johannissaft, #ihrbeutetunsaus Bluesky: @johannisbeere.bsky.social Weiterführende Links Leitgedanken der Verband für anthroposophische Heilpädagogik, Sozialtherapie und soziale Arbeit e.V. https://anthropoi.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Leitgedanken.pdf “Begabung und Behinderung” von Michaela Glöckler https://www.forschung-waldorf.de/publikationen/detail/begabung-und-behinderung/https://www.anthroposophie-lebensnah.de/lebensthemen/begabung-und-behinderung/zum-verstaendnis-von-krankheit-und-behinderung/https://www.anthroposophie-lebensnah.de/lebensthemen/schicksal-und-karma/konsequenzen-von-handlungen-und-lebensgewohnheiten/ Karma und Behinderunghttps://www.kontextwochenzeitung.de/fileadmin/content/kontext_wochenzeitung/dateien/608/AnthroposophischeHeilpaedagogik_DietrichKrauss.pdf Zum Begriff Seelenpflegehttps://www.hoehenberg.org/hoehenberg/seelenpflegehttps://waldorfblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/19/seelenpflege-beduerftig/ Fachklinik für Drogenkrankheiten “Siebenzwerge” Salem https://www.siebenzwerge.info/ La Branche (Anders als Oliver im Podcast sagt in der französischen Schweiz und nicht in Frankreich)https://www.tdg.ch/des-derives-sont-denoncees-dans-un-foyer-pour-personnes-handicapees-185653669119https://www.letemps.ch/suisse/maltraitances-handicapes-une-institution-vaudoise-un-rapport-accablant Aurora Borealis https://www.hartvannederland.nl/nieuws/misdaad-112/dit-weten-we-tot-nu-over-de-omstreden-zorgboerderij-in-wedde https://www.nu.nl/binnenland/6250181/groningse-zorgboerderij-moet-dicht-omdat-inspectie-ernstige-misstanden-ziet.html?utm_source=ground.news&utm_medium=referral Dorfgemeinschaft Tennentalhttps://ableismus.de/toetet/de/gewaltfaelle/05-00-00-01-01-01 Haus Sonne: https://www.sr.de/sr/sr3/themen/panorama/Haus_sonne_100.html, https://www.wochenspiegelonline.de/news/detail/haus-sonne-steht-vor-grossen-aufgaben Extrem unhygienische Zustände in der Camphill Community in Duffcarrig, Irland https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/extremely-unkempt-residential-home-has-registration-cancelled-1.4632008 Podcast “Unter Freunden” über das Aufwachsen in Camphill https://www.freunde-waldorf.de/freiwilligendienst/freunde-podcast/detail/11-podcast-wie-ist-es-in-einer-camphill-community-aufzuwachsen/ Schutzkonzepte an Waldorfschulen. “Es ist uns bewusst, dass der Verzicht auf Gewalt untrennbar zur Waldorfpädagogik gehört. Manchmal haben wir die Argu mentation gehört, dass ein Schutzkonzept deshalb im Grunde genommen verzichtbar sei.” F. Gläsener, S.14 im Jahresbericht 2023https://www.waldorfschule.de/fileadmin/downloads/Jahresberichte/Jahresbericht_2023_PDF.pdf Separation statt Inklusionhttps://skepticsinthepub.ch/2023/07/25/revelations-troublantes-lors-de-controle-dans-une-ecole-steiner-waldorf-une-doyenne-des-inspecteurs-temoigne/ Zu den Kleinklassen empfehlen wir auch die Salatbar von Lea und Julia.https://waldorfsalat.letscast.fm/episode/salatbar-4-lea-trifft-julia Das aus dem Zusammenhang gerissene Zitat Quelle: Rudolf Steiner LEBENSFRAGEN IM LICHTE VON REINKARNATION UND KARMA #G125-1973-SE192 - Wege und Ziele des geistigen Menschen Bremen, 26. November 1910 https://www.kontextwochenzeitung.de/fileadmin/content/kontext_wochenzeitung/dateien/608/AnthroposophischeHeilpaedagogik_DietrichKrauss.pdf Das Waldorfsalat-Format: Ein Gast oder eine Gästin mit Expertise, der “Anthroblogger” Oliver Rautenberg als Moderator und zwei #ExWaldi mit Erfahrungen in anthroposophischen Einrichtungen - das sind die Zutaten für unseren Waldorfsalat. Wir möchten uns in diesem Podcast kritisch über Anthroposophie unterhalten. In jeder Folge nehmen wir uns einen anderen Aspekt vor - von der Pädagogik über die Landwirtschaft bis hin zur Medizin und Weltanschauung. Wir bringen alle unterschiedliche Motivationen, Vorerfahrungen und Hintergründe mit. Uns eint der Wunsch nach Aufklärung, die Theorie und Alltagspraxis zusammen bringt.Das Waldorfsalat-Format:Ein Gast oder eine Gästin mit Expertise, der "Anthroblogger" Oliver Rautenberg als Moderator und zwei #ExWaldi mit Erfahrungen in anthroposophischen Einrichtungen - das sind die Zutaten für unseren Waldorfsalat.Wir möchten uns in diesem Podcast kritisch über Anthroposophie unterhalten. In jeder Folge nehmen wir uns einen anderen Aspekt vor - von der Pädagogik über die Landwirtschaft bis hin zur Medizin und Weltanschauung. Wir bringen alle unterschiedliche Motivationen, Vorerfahrungen und Hintergründe mit.Uns eint der Wunsch nach Aufklärung, die Theorie und Alltagspraxis zusammen bringt.AllgemeinesMehr Kritisches über Waldorfpädagogik und Anthroposophie findet ihr auf Twitter, Bluesky und Instagram unter #ExWaldi und #AnthroMeToo. Unter diese beiden Hashtags schreiben Betroffene in den sozialen Medien über ihre Erfahrungen.Wir sind gespannt und neugierig auf die kommenden Gespräche. Ihr könnt uns gerne schreiben:Mail: feedback@waldorfsalat.comTwitter und Instagram: @waldorfsalatpodMastodon: @waldorfsalatpod@podcasts.socialYoutube: https://youtube.com/channel/UClM3gWilUb4fiWxsq9k86iwWebseite: Waldorfsalat.comWhatsApp: +49 1 567 88 67 65 6Blog von Oliver Rautenberg: https://anthroposophie.blogBluesky:Oliver: @anthroblogger.bsky.socialEmma: @emmalou.bsky.socialSteffen: @ahriman.bsky.socialKatharina: @ex-waldi.bsky.socialLea: @fraulea.bsky.socialSarah: @veelana.bsky.socialInstagram:Cosmo: @cosmosophicLea: @frauleaKatharina: @ex_waldiEmma: @emmalou_exwaldiOliver: @anthrobloggerSarah: @veelana.exwaldiSteffen: @steff_indi Danke für Eure Bewertungen bei Apple oder Spotify.

Hello, this is Trac Bannon reporting from Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.The news of San Altman sacking by the OpenAI Board of Directors shook the world on Friday, November 17th. As events unfolded in the following hours and days, the world suffered collective whiplash. While many are asking why the board made that decision, more profound questions are being raised about the balance between innovative leadership and effective governance.The sacking of Altman, coupled with the ChatGPT outage on November 21st, underscores the delicate equilibrium required in leading cutting edge technology organizations. The impact of such high level upheaval on an organization's workforce can't be overstated.Morale, trust, and psychological safety matter. In the case of Sam Altman, the mix of political events and operational stability are sending additional shockwaves.Right or wrong, Sam Altman is viewed as a bold visionary pushing the boundaries of AI technology while maintaining a strong ethical compass. His departure from OpenAI could change the company's direction and shows the difficulty of balancing visionary leadership and governance.It is no secret that Microsoft is the largest corporate investor in OpenAI, sinking over $10 billion and the use of their Azure cloud computing environment.  As the OpenAI drama plays out, Satya Nadella has been the steady hand on the rudder. His simple words speak volumes. Surprises are bad.Consider that industry leaders have consistently warned us of the potential risk of AI on humanity. Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Ginni Rometty, Mark Zuckerberg, and the late Stephen Hawking.Nadella immediately stepped in to voice his support for the work of OpenAI, regardless of the configuration… a reference to Microsoft's offer to hire Altman, Greg Brockman, and 743 of OpenAI's 770 workers to keep the technology and innovation moving forward, yet contained.Should OpenAI's Camelot be restored? No, the evidence is clear. The world's most powerful technology needs a combination of innovation and governance.Sam Altman is currently in discussions to return to OpenAI. Satya has voiced continuing support for OpenAI. The world should collectively hope for a future where AI is both innovative and responsibly governed, benefiting humanity wisely and ethically.Something to noodle on.Full episode available: https://505updates.com/2023-11-24-cybersecurity-and-open-source-headlines/

Cornelius Pieztner, currently a high-impact financial professional, spent the first 45 years of his life at Camphill - a network of intentional communities co-founded by his father Carlos Pietzner. The communities were designed for children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through his interactions and work with teenagers with pronounced developmental disabilities, Cornelius realized that his primary work was not to fix the "other", but to work on himself to cultivate tolerance, acceptance, and love. "The inner aspect of community" as he calls it, became one of the central inquiries of his life and work - "What would be needed for an aggregation of people to understand themselves and experience themselves as a community of people?" For more than 30 years, Cornelius has carried this inquiry into leading roles at the intersections of philanthropy, investment, social impact enterprises, transformative education focusing on the well-being of the planet, and commercial ventures toward a human-centered economy. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Alterra Impact Finance GmbH, an impact investment, management, and advisory firm in Switzerland with private equity investments in several European companies. Until 2021, he served as Managing Director of Mind & Life Europe, founded by the Dalai Lama. He also served as Chief Financial Officer on the Executive Board at the Goetheanum, General Anthroposophical Society, Switzerland (2002-2011), with affiliates in 90 countries and approximately 10,000 related institutions in agriculture, medicine, and therapy, (Waldorf) education, ethical banking and business, and the arts. He was the President of Camphill (life-sharing) Communities in North America. Growing up in a community that had no concept of individual ownership or income, Cornelius also developed a deep interest in understanding money and working with it in new ways to foster greater belonging. His earliest experiment was to set up a youth group fund with the principle, "put what you can, take what you need". His various leadership roles in finance have been guided by his vision of "positive economy" to catalyze a shift from consumerism to "enoughness", rationality to wisdom, and self-interest to compassion for others. Cornelius is also the steward of the Pietzner Art Collection, composed of over 1,500 artworks from his father and several other revolutionary artists. He is a partner at NOW Partners and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Karl Konig Institute in Berlin Germany, among other privately held European companies. He has also served on Advisory Boards for Gross National Happiness Center in Bhutan, B Corps Europe, Partnering for Global Impact, and OOOM World. He is the author and editor of several books (Candle on the Hill, Village Life) and presents on various topics in conferences internationally. Born in Northern Ireland in 1957 and having grown up in Pennsylvania, USA, he received his degree (Highest Honors) in Political Science from Williams College, Mass., and was awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Pietzner lives near Basel, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria. Join Birju Pandya and Susan Clark in conversation with this remarkable agent of change, impact investor, and community builder.

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On this episode of Schiffbauer Over Rocks, Paul has entrepreneur, Brandon Motuk, owner of The Easy Home Offer and Ruell's Lawn Care on to talk about his entrepreneurial journey.Brandon started as an entrepreneur over 20 years ago by acquiring his first real estate property as a 21 year old. That property turned into several more acquisitions and inevitably into a very successful wholesale business. Brandon would then sink his teeth into the lawn care industry, by purchasing Ruell's Lawn Care of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania in June 2022.Paul and Brandon talk about real estate, lawn care, marketing strategies and best practices, investing in yourself and winning in life!Follow Brandon's businesses by giving them a visit online at www.theeasyhomeoffer.com and www.ruellslawns.comSpecial thank you to our host location, Casta Cigars Co. for having us.Casta Cigars aims to offer the embodiment of luxury when it comes to cigar smoking. Handcrafted using rare and aged tobacco, every puff is a journey through time and tradition. Visit them online at www.castacigars.com and at their shop in York, PA.

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by old friends Kevin McCracken and Pulitzer Prize winner, David Luis #Suave Gonzalez. Kevin & Suave produce and host the tour de force show, Death By Incarceration. They are embarking upon an 8 part series which shines a scrutinizing spotlight on the October 25th, 1989 Camp Hill Prison Riot at the correctional institution in Camp Hill PA. As a prisoner at the time of the riots, Suave details the circumstances, mistreatment, abuse & corruption which led to this violent event. For more information on the Camp Hill Riot, check out: https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/remembering-camp-hill-riot. Photos used in the video version of this episode are credited to: Allied Pix for The Patriot-News. Check out all the photos at: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/10/using-a-sprinkling-can-to-put-out-a-raging-fire-the-camp-hill-prison-riots-32-years-ago.html Listen to Death By Incarceration on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-by-incarceration/id1558992420 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AEl749NghJTWkjrQcCeS8 Follow DBI on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbincarceration IG: https://www.facebook.com/deathbyincarceration/ Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from both the Missing and Crawlspace shows! Ad-free episodes and more at https://missing.supportingcast.fm/ Use promo code, "Missing" for your first month FREE! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast The music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound  Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Join the Crawlspace Discussion Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkcrawlspace/ Crawlspace Media is part of the Glassbox Media Network. Check them out here: https://glassboxmedia.com/ Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ to connect your existing Amazon account to donate to Private Investigations For the Missing. Follow Private Investigations For the Missing https://investigationsforthemissing.org/ http://piftm.org/donate https://twitter.com/PIFortheMissing https://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/ https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices