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Episode Summary Afreenish Amir, Ph.D., Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Project Director at the National Institute of Health in Pakistan, highlights significant increases in extensively drug-resistant typhoid and cholera cases in Pakistan and discusses local factors driving AMR in Asia. She describes the development and implementation of a National Action Plan to combat AMR in a developing country, emphasizing the importance of rational antimicrobial use, surveillance and infection control practice. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways AMR is a global and One Health issue. Pakistan has a huge disease burden of AMR. Contributing factors include, but are not limited to, overcrowding, lack of infection control practices, poor waste management practices and over-the-counter prescription practices. Promoting the rational use of antimicrobials is imperative at all levels—from tertiary care to primary care practitioners. Typhoid and cholera are high-burden infections in Pakistan, with typhoid being a year-round issue and cholera being seasonal. A holistic approach, involving various sectors and disciplines, is necessary in order to address the global AMR threat. Amir highlights the need for better communication and collaboration to bridge gaps and build trust between different organizations. Featured Quotes: I've been working at the National Institutes of Health for the last 7 years now. So, I've been engaged in the development and the implementation of the national action plan on AMR, and that gave me the opportunity to explore the work in the field of antimicrobial resistance. Reality of AMR in Pakistan [Pakistan] is an LMIC, and we have a huge disease burden of antimicrobial resistance in the country right now. A few years back, there was a situational analysis conducted, and that has shown that there is presence of a large number of resistant pathogens within the country. And National Institutes of Health, they have started a very standardized surveillance program based upon the global antimicrobial use and surveillance system back in 2017. And [those datasets have] generated good evidence about the basic statistics of AMR within the country. So, for example, if I talk about the extensively drug-resistant typhoid, typhoid is very much prevalent in the country. Our data shows that in 2017 there were 18% MDR typhoid cases through the surveillance data. And in 2021 it was like 60%. So that has shown that how the resistance has increased a lot. A number of challenges are associated with this kind of a thing, overcrowded hospitals, poor infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. So, there is AMR within the country—there's a huge burden—and we are trying to look for the better solutions.  Local Factors Driving AMR Bacteria, they do not know the borders. We have a close connection with the other Asian countries, and we have a long border connected with the 2 big countries, which are Afghanistan and India and Bangladesh and China. So, we see that it's not limited to 1 area. It's not regional. It's also a history of travel. When the people travel from one area to the other, they carry the pathogen as a colonizer or as a carrier, and they can infect [other] people. So, it's really connected, and it's really alarming as well. You never know how the disease is transmitted, and we have the biggest example of COVID—how things have spread from 1 country to the other, and how it has resulted in a massive pandemic. AMR is similar. We have seen that it's not limited to 1 region. We are part of this global community, and we are contributing somehow to the problem. First, I'll talk about the health care infrastructure. We do have the capacities in the hospitals, but still, there's a huge population. Pakistan is a thickly populated country. It's a population of around 241 million. And with the increasing population, we see that the infrastructure has not developed this much. So now the existing hospitals are overcrowded, and this has led to poor infection control practices within the hospitals. The staff is not there. In fact, ID consultants are not available in all the hospitals. Infection control nurses are not available in all the hospitals. So, this is one of the main areas that we see, that there is a big challenge. The other thing that can contribute is the poor waste management practices. Some of the hospitals—private and public sectors—they are following the waste management guidelines—even the laboratories. But many of the hospitals are not following the guidelines. And you know that AMR is under one health. So, whatever waste comes from the hospital eventually goes to the environment, and then from there to the animal sector and to the human sector. [Another big] problem that we are seeing is the over-the-counter prescription of antimicrobials. There is no regulation available in the country right now to control the over-the-counter prescription of antibiotics. They are easily available. People are taking the antibiotics without a prescription from the doctors, and the pharmacist is giving the patients any kind of medicine. And either it is effective/not effective, it's a falsified, low-quality antibiotic for how long in duration antibiotic should be taken. So, there are multiple of things or reasons that we see behind this issue of AMR. Rational Use of Antimicrobials It is a complex process how we manage this thing, but what we are closely looking at in the country right now is that we promote the rational use of antimicrobials at all levels—not only at the tertiary care levels, but also at the general practitioner level. They are the first point of contact for the patients, with the doctors, with the clinicians. So, at this point, I think the empirical treatment needs to be defined, and they need to understand the importance of this, their local antibiograms, what are the local trends? What are the patterns? And they need to prescribe according to those patterns. And very recently, the AWaRE classification of WHO, that is a big, big support in identifying the rational use of antimicrobials—Access, Watch and Reserve list—that should be propagated and that should be understood by all the general practitioners. And again, I must say that it's all connected with the regulations. There should be close monitoring of all the antibiotic prescriptions, and that can help to control the issue of AMR. National Action Plan on AMR So, when I joined NIH, the National Election plan had already been developed. It was back in 2017, and we have a good senior hierarchy who has been working on it very closely for a long period of time. So, the Global Action Plan on AMR, that has been our guiding document for the development of the national action plan on AMR, and we are following the 5 strategic objectives proposed in the global action plan. The five areas included: The promotion of advocacy and awareness in the community and health care professionals. To generate evidence through the data, through the surveillance systems. Generation of support toward infection prevention and control services IPC. Promoting the use of antimicrobials both in the human sector and the animal sector, but under the concept of stewardship, antimicrobial consumption and utilization. Invest in the research and vaccine and development. So, these are some of the guiding principles for us to develop the National Action Plan, and it has already been developed. And it's a very comprehensive approach, I must say. And our institute has started working on it, basically towards recreating awareness and advocacy. And we have been successful in creating advocacy and awareness at a mass level. Surveillance We have a network of Sentinel surveillance laboratories engaged with us, and they are sharing the data with NIH on a regular basis, and this is helping NIH to understand the basic trends on AMR and what is happening. And eventually we plan to go towards this case-based surveillance as well, but this is definitely going to take some time because to make people understand the importance of surveillance, this is the first thing. And very recently, the Institute and country has started working towards the hospital acquired infection surveillance as well. So, this is a much-needed approach, because the lab and the hospital go hand in hand, like whatever is happening in the lab, they eventually reach the patients who are in the hospitals. Wastewater surveillance is the key. You are very right. Our institute has done some of the work toward typhoid and cholera wastewater surveillance, and we were trying to identify the sources where we are getting these kinds of pathogens. These are all enteric pathogens. They are the key source for the infection. And for the wastewater surveillance mechanism, we can say that we have to engage multiple stakeholders in this development process. It's not only the laboratory people at NIH, but we need to have a good epidemiologist. We need to have all the water agencies, like the public health engineering departments, the PCRWR, the environmental protection agencies who are working with all these wastewater sites. So, we need to connect with them to make a good platform and to make this program in a more robust fashion. Pathogens and Disease Burdon For cholera and typhoid within Pakistan, I must say these are the high burden infections or diseases that we are seeing. For typhoid, the burden is quite high. We have seen a transition from the multidrug-resistant pathogens to the extensively drug-resistant pathogens, which now we are left with only azithromycin and the carbapenems. So, the burden is high. And when we talk about cholera, it is present in the country, but many of the times it is seasonal. It comes in during the time of the small zone rains and during the time of floods. So, every year, during this time, there are certain outbreaks that we have seen in different areas of the country. So, both diseases are there, but typhoid is like all year long—we see number of cases coming up—and for cholera, it's mainly seasonal. Capacity Building and ASM's Global Public Health Programs Capacity building is a key to everything, I must say, [whether] you talk about the training or development of materials. I've been engaged with ASM for quite some time. I worked to develop a [One Health] poster in the local language to create awareness about zoonotic diseases. So, we have targeted the 6 zoonotic diseases, including the anthrax, including the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and influenza. And we have generated a very user-friendly kind of layout in the local language, trying to teach people about the source of transmission. What are the routes of transmission, if we talk about the CCHF? And then how this can be prevented. So, this was one approach. And then I was engaged with the development of the Learnamr.com. This is online platform with 15 different e-modules within it, and we have covered different aspects—talking about the basic bacteriology toward the advanced, standardized methods, and we have talked about the national and global strategies [to combat] AMR, One Health aspects of AMR, vaccines. So, it's a huge platform, and I'm really thankful to ASM for supporting the program for development. And it's an online module. I have seen that there are around more than 500 subscribers to this program right now, and people are learning, and they are giving good feedback to the program as well. We keep on improving ourselves, but the good thing is that people are learning, and they are able to understand the basic concepts on AMR. Links for This Episode: Experts Discuss One Health in Pakistan: Biosafety Education Inside and Outside the Lab.  Explore ASM's Global Public Health Programs.  Download poster about zoonotic disease in English or Urdu.  Progress on the national action plan of Pakistan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR): A narrative review and the implications.  Global diversity and antimicrobial resistance of typhoid fever pathogens: insights from 13,000 Salmonella Typhi genomes.  Wastewater based environmental surveillance of toxigenic Vibrio cholerae in Pakistan.  Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use in Selected Tertiary Care Hospitals of Pakistan Using WHO Methodology: Results and Inferences.  Overcoming the challenges of antimicrobial resistance in developing countries.  Take the MTM listener survey! 

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In this episode of The Volunteer Nation Podcast, host Tobi Johnson sits down with Diana Villarreal and Gail Cavallaro from the Community Foundation for greater Richmond to explore how strategic volunteer engagement is shaping the future of nonprofits. Diana and Gail share the foundation's mission and walk us through its inspiring history, along with the wide range of programs designed to support nonprofit growth at every level—from individuals to entire networks. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, volunteer manager, or simply passionate about community building, this episode offers valuable insights into what's possible when philanthropy and volunteerism work hand in hand! Full show notes: 158. Nonprofit Capacity Building with the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond  Nonprofit Capacity Building - Episode Highlights [00:32] - Introduction to Today's Topic: Nonprofit Capacity Building [03:12] - Meet the Guests: Community Foundation for Greater Richmond [04:51] - The Importance of Volunteerism [13:00] - About the Community Foundation for Greater Richmond [21:07] - Programs and Strategies for Volunteer Engagement [29:10] - Educating Volunteers for Maximum Impact [32:30] - The Give Back Guide and Civic Circle [36:17] - Organic Program Development [37:51] - Community Foundation's Impact and Collaboration [40:18] - Hybrid Model for Volunteer Management [44:03] - Course Design and Implementation [55:26] - Tips for Implementing Volunteer Programs Helpful Links Volunteer Management Progress Report VolunteerPro Impact Lab Volunteer Nation Episode #071: Partnering with Funders to Support Volunteer Engagement with Jane Justis & Betsy McFarland Community Foundation for a greater Richmond Website Community Foundation for a greater Richmond Volunteer Center CFengage Community Foundation for a greater Richmond LinkedIn Community Foundation for a greater Richmond Facebook Community Foundation for a greater Richmond Instagram CFengage Facebook CFengage Instagram  Final Gail on LinkedIn  Find Diana on LinkedIn Email - civic@cfrichmond.org  Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

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Please join us for “Systemic Shifts in Inclusion: Neuroscience-Informed Practices for Transformation and Capacity Building” with Angelina Zara and Nicole Keler.Angelina Zara was born and raised in the heart of Washington, DC; Angie found her passion in education in 2015, serving students and caregivers in her hometown. Angie's career includes the creation of the position of Social Emotional Learning Specialist in her previous school building, which subsequently expanded across the Local Educational Agency, ranging from elementary to high school campuses. Her experience includes implementing school-wide shifts through sustaining positive relationships, capacity building, addressing adult mindsets, and leveraging positive outcomes for staff and students. In the Spring of 2024, Angie made her transition to work for Washington, DC Public Schools to support schools across the city in implementing restorative practices to support the whole child. Additionally, Angie collaborated with the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) to create the first set of Washington DC Social and Emotional Learning Standards. In addition to working full time in the DC school system, Angie presents nationally on the topics of trauma accommodating principles and strategies, applied educational neuroscience, and adult wellbeing and nervous system regulation. Angie also serves as an adjunct faculty for Butler University's Applied Educational Neuroscience Certification Program under trauma-informed trailblazer Dr. Lori Desautels. In 2023, Angie co-founded LiveWellEd, LLC, which supports caregivers, educators, and organizations responding to the needs of the post-pandemic education system by sharing best practices and systems design through consulting and coaching.Nicole Keler is a passionate special education leader with nine years of experience working in the public charter school system across Washington, D.C. She is currently a Specialist on the School Equity and Effectiveness team at the D.C. Public Charter School Board. However, she started in the education system as a special education teacher, then transitioned to working as an inclusion manager to support families and students with diverse learning needs on a larger scale. She believes that home-school partnerships are the key to successful student outcomes. Rooted in trauma-informed practices such as Flamboyan and Conscious Discipline, Nicole works tirelessly to engage families throughout the special education process and has created systems to ensure team collaboration during the Tier 1,2,3 process. Her experience inspired her to establish LiveWellEd, with co-founder Angie Zara to bridge school and family best practicesSupport the show

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Explore the magic monuments of Black Rock City 2025.Katie Hazard, Director of Art, leads the selection, placement, and installation of artwork,  and she leads Burning Man's art grant selection committees. The ARTery is in the center of Black Rock City, slightly offset like the human heart. It's the epicenter of art support for nearly 400 art pieces, from towering sculptures to immersive environments.Before these art projects are sourced, crafted, and assembled with everything from hot glue to heavy equipment, they are first conceptualized by artists and engineers. Burning Man's Honoraria project grants 76 of these art projects about half of the funding they need, a total of $1.3 million.  Katie and Stuart explore how to foster accessibility and agency in artist groups. They describe some of the installations coming this summer, from interactive Sphinxes to a sphere of sinks, from a lost troll of sustainability to a fire-spinning pigeon. Some of the experiences include:an inflatable black cloud from Ukrainean Indigenous deer destined for ceremonial landan Afrofuturist pillar with an ancient modern secreta screaming booth that displays visual reactions to sounda woman with a merry-go-round crown, jump rope dreadlocks, and swing earringsListen in on this sonic journey of how Burner art is co-created and curated, and how BRC's surreal skyline is taking shape.Introducing 2025 BRC Honoraria Art (Burning Man Journal)Black Rock City Honoraria ProgramARTery (Art Services)The ARTery Volunteer TeamsKatie Hazard (Burning Man Journal)2025 Art Theme: Tomorrow TodayBurning Man Art Installation Archive LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast, Tobi welcomes Michele Wiesner, Director of Capacity Building at Hire Heroes USA onto the show! Michele discusses her extensive experience in volunteer engagement and career development, particularly her role in developing a robust volunteer program at Hire Heroes.  The pair cover a range of topics, including the importance of volunteerism, strategies for recruitment and retention, and insights on how nonprofits can scale their impact through capacity building. Michele also shares valuable leadership tips and advice for nonprofit professionals seeking to strengthen their organizations. Listen in to learn how to create a sustainable and impactful volunteer program and get inspired by Michele's journey and practical wisdom. Full show notes: 153. Building Nonprofit Capacity at Hire Heroes with Michele Wiesner Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

In times of uncertainty, leadership is key...but so is vision. As the climate crisis deepens, and people across the world are facing economic hardship and experiencing the increasing impacts of the climate crisis, mapping out an alternative to neoliberal economics, inequality and unmitigated climate breakdown has never been more vital. In our season opener, we speak to two women who are doing just that. Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown is using an innovative, inclusive and data-driven approach to addressing the challenges her city faces, and is a powerful advocate for unlocking urban climate finance. Gaya Herrington is one of the world's leading voices in the wellbeing economics space, using her platform to argue for the transformation of our economic system away from unsustainable growth to one that prioritizes human and planetary wellbeing. Featured guests:Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has served as the Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, since 2018. She is also the Co-Chair of C40 Cities. Gaya Herrington is sustainability researcher, wellbeing economist, thought leader and author of “Five Insights for Avoiding Global Collapse”.Links:What happened at the U20 Summit in Rio? C40 websiteIDB and C40 to Strengthen Partnership for Climate Action - IDB websitePlanting 1 million trees to turn the temperature down - Cities 1.5 podcast episode, featuring Eugenia Kargbo, Freetown Chief Heat OfficerRegenerative Economics - The Regenerative CentreWill the end of economic growth come by design — or disaster? Gaya Herrington, TedTalkThe Limits to Growth model: still prescient 50 years later Gaya Herrington, Club of Rome websiteTurnaround Empowerment & Focus on gender equality Club of Rome websiteWho Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner? A review Women's Budget Group websiteIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/ Cities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and Cities 1.5 is supported by C40 Cities and the C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy. You can sign up to the Centre newsletter here. https://thecentre.substack.com/ Our executive producers are Calli Elipoulos and Peggy Whitfield. Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/ Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/ Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

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What is needed to build geoscience skills for mining and exploration in Africa?  This wide-ranging panel discussion highlights industry, academic and government perspectives on establishing enduring relationships with local communities, with a focus on building geoscience and technical capabilities.  The discussion explored the development of local technical staff for exploration and mining operations, the role of geological surveys in skill development and the impact of research carried out without local collaboration (‘parachute science').  Hosted by Anne Thompson, the panel included Kurt House, CEO KoBold Metals, Kombada Mhopjeni, National Program Officer for Natural Sciences (UNESCO Windhoek), Benjamin Mapani, Professor Namibia University of Science and Technology and Franck Twite, Chief Geologist, Kamoa Copper S.A.The discussion was recorded live in front of the conference audience in the Windhoek, Namibia on the 27 September 2024.  We covered The panel started with introducing themselves and the challenges they face or approaches they take to capacity building (skills training) in their work.  The discussion including the following questions:·      How do exploration and mining companies create real change with long lasting community benefit? What makes a difference to community and government relationships?  ·      What can research and geological survey scientists do to help build global geoscience capacity and support public education? ·      What do you think is the most important area to focus on as we look to the future? ·      What makes you optimistic for the future of collaboration and our ability to build geoscience capacity?We covered a lot, insights on the use of data science, how to get high school students interested in geoscience and even how cultural differences can impact our communication with each other.  Theme music is Confluence by Eastwindseastwindsmusic.com 

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India's leadership story is a fascinating journey full of lessons for anyone looking to make an impact.In just two years, opening up the space economy has led to over 100 new startups in aerospace, sparking innovation and fueling the dreams of a new generation of changemakers.And it doesn't stop there—India is heavily investing in future-focused areas like green hydrogen, quantum computing, and the blue economy, showing a clear vision for industries that will define tomorrow.Drawing from its rich heritage, India blends ancient wisdom with modern governance.Texts like the Arthashastra guide policies that empower people and prioritize collective welfare.Initiatives like Aadhaar and participatory governance models reflect these principles in action, bringing millions into the financial mainstream and fostering inclusive growth.Experts believe India's leadership also addresses the need for decolonization—not just in reclaiming cultural pride, but in rediscovering its intellectual confidence.This leadership model, rooted in inclusivity, resilience, and innovation, is steering India into a brighter future. In this episode of The NEON Show, Dr R. Balasubramaniam, author, member of the Capacity Building Commission (Government of Bharat), and Chairperson of the Social Stock Exchange Advisory Committee at SEBI, shares the essence of Indic leadership as explored in his book Power Within.Time stamp00:00 Intro00:12 Dr. Balu's contributions to rural service00:41 Current roles: Capacity Building Commission member & Rhodes Professor00:55 Overview of "Power Within"01:13 Journey: From physician to policymaker02:16 India's traditional wisdom in governance03:08 PM Modi's leadership focus in Balu's analysis05:24 Modi's ethos of service (Seva Bhaav)08:09 Modi's leadership during Morbi tragedy10:06 RSS philosophy: Cultural nationalism & service13:15 Overcoming colonial mindsets to restore pride17:09 Participatory governance: Janbhagidari & Mission Karmayogi23:57 Revamping civil services training26:08 Influence of Ramakrishna Mission's seva philosophy28:01 Panch Pran: Vision for a self-reliant India29:51 Chanakya Niti: Ancient leadership principles34:38 Decisive actions: Doklam, surgical strikes, Pulwama38:14 Challenges in implementing farm laws45:51 Repeal of Article 370: J&K integration50:05 India's balanced foreign policy (Russia-Ukraine, Qatar)52:03 Comparing Modi's leadership to global icons-----Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes.We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings.-----Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-----This videoSend us a text

The criminal landscape is evolving and nobody knows this better than the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) unit, who has been an international leader when it comes to combating crypto and cyber-related crimes. In this episode, we are lucky to have Jim Lee (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis), who previously spent almost 30 years in IRS-CI sit down with Jarod Koopman, a leading figure in government law enforcement and the Executive Director of Cyber and Forensic Services at IRS-CI Investigations. The duo discuss the evolving landscape of financial crimes and the crucial role of digital assets and cyber technology, while Jarod shares his extensive experience and how his career shifted towards cyber investigations as cryptocurrencies gained prominence. He explains how IRS-CI stays ahead of crime through an innovative approach to investigations and deep international partnerships and collaborations in law enforcement and highlights the need for authorities around the world to stay on top of emerging typologies and the use of cutting edge AI technology. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Jarod's early days as a Federal agent working high stakes investigations 4 | The evolution of crime and cryptocurrency's impact on investigations  7 | Challenges in combating cybercrime and crypto-related offenses 11 | Global collaboration in combating crypto-related crimes 17 | International alignment in fighting tax crimes in crypto 22 | Unveiling the new IRS-CI's Advanced Collaboration and Data Center (“ACDC”) 28 | Understanding tax obligations for cryptocurrency gains in the US 32 | Government agencies face challenges amid budget cuts and hiring freezes 34 | Exploring AI and digital assets in financial fraud prevention  38 | Law enforcement's strategic approach to the Metaverse 40 | Emerging blockchain crimes and AI threats in Law Enforcement  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) serves the American public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes Report: IRS-CI 2024 Annual Report  Article: Taxpayers need to report crypto, other digital asset transactions on their tax return Article: Former security engineer sentenced to three years in prison for hacking two decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges Blog: 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview: $2.2 Billion Stolen from Crypto Platforms in 2024, but Hacked Volumes Stagnate Toward Year-End as DPRK Slows Activity Post-July Blog: Cryptocurrency in the War Zone: A Closer Look at Recent Events in Syria YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Tik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments. Speakers on today's episode Jim (James) Lee * Host * (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis)  Jarod Koopman (Executive Director, Cyber and Forensic Services, IRS - Criminal Investigation) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material.  Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.   

This episode we welcome Dr. Rebecca Seagraves, a thought leader in women's health and the founder of Enhanced Recovery After Delivery.With a rich background as a physical therapist, Dr. Seagraves shares her inspiring journey into the field of women's health, fueled by her own experiences with surgical recovery.She reflects on her early struggles with a leg discrepancy and the challenges of a lengthy recovery process.From these experiences, she developed a passion for ensuring that everyone has access to early and successful recovery, particularly after childbirth.Join us as we explore the gaps in women's health education and the innovative solutions being implemented to drive the movement forward.Don't miss this enlightening conversation about the importance of recovery and support in women's health!Timestamps:(0:00) - Introduction to Dr. Rebecca Seagraves(1:01) - Journey into Early Recovery and Women's Health(4:02) - Addressing Gaps in Postpartum Care(7:35) - Developing Clinical Guidelines for Postpartum Recovery(10:26) - Educating Providers to Expand Pelvic Health Access(18:08) - Contracting and Credentialing with Hospitals(30:17) - Standardizing Postpartum Therapy Protocols(35:18) - Education and Capacity Building in Pelvic Health(40:55) - Personal Resilience and Mental Health Strategies(46:49) - Live Q&A Session: Challenges in Maternity PaymentsHost Bio:This podcast is hosted by Sheree Dibiase, PT ICLM. She is a nationally recognized women's health physical therapist who owns seven private clinics — one of the biggest networks in the US. She has spent 30+ years practicing in the oncology, pelvic floor, and prenatal postpartum healthcare spaces. She was also a professor for seven years a Loma Linda University where she taught kinesiology. Brought to you by...https://lakecitypt.com/ - Pelvic floor physical therapy at home https://pelvicfloorpro.com/ - Pelvic floor exercises appKeywordsFemtech, Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, Breast Cancer, Prenatal & postpartum

S3 Ep16 Episode Shownotes:“Most people don't go to school thinking they will end up working in the nonprofit space. So there is really a talent pipeline for nonprofit professionals that can feed the talent needs of the nonprofit sector which is ever-growing and ever-expanding.” —Mariya YurukovaNonprofits are the unsung heroes, quietly transforming communities and empowering those in need. Yet, the challenges they face in securing talent and funding can be daunting. How can we bridge the gap between deserving causes and sustainable support? Mariya Yurukova is the CEO of Charity Search Group, a talent recruitment firm dedicated to the nonprofit sector. With over 20 years of experience, she has made it her mission to connect organizations with the right leaders to drive meaningful impact.Tune in as Mariya shares her insights on navigating nonprofit fundraising, leadership transitions, and the power of providing opportunities to those who need them most.Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebook InstagramLinkedInEpisode Highlights:01:39 Career in the Nonprofit Sector 09:44 Charity Search Group's Services and Impact11:24 Challenges and Strategies in Nonprofit Fundraising20:24 Fertility and Surrogacy 44:15 The Emotional and Practical Aspects of Surrogacy51:39 The Role of Nonprofits in Providing OpportunitiesConnect with Mariya: Mariya Yurukova is the CEO of Charity Search Group, a talent recruitment firm that works exclusively with nonprofits. With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Mariya has dedicated her career to helping organizations find the right talent to drive their mission and impact. In addition to her work at Charity Search Group, Mariya is also a passionate advocate for fertility awareness and support. She has navigated her journey with fertility challenges and surrogacy and is open to sharing her experiences to help others going through similar situations. Mariya splits her time between Bethesda, Maryland, and Niagara, Canada, where she lives with her husband and young son. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, which she credits as a way to maintain her sanity and well-being.Website LinkedInSupport the show

Diese Folge ist eine Spezialausgabe des Trending Topics Podcasts, präsentiert von Erste Social Finance, Erste Bank und Sparkassen. Carmencita Nader ist ehrenamtliche Vorständin der Zweiten Sparkasse und Head of Social Banking bei Erste Bank und Sparkassen. Beim Social Banking geht es um nachhaltige Finanzen für eine bessere Zukunft. Bereits seit 1819 setzen sich Erste Bank und Sparkassen dafür ein, Finanzdienstleistungen für alle zugänglich zu machen. Dazu gehören Initiativen wie die Social Housing Initiative und spezielle Finanzierungsangebote für Sozialunternehmen. In dieser Folge erklärt Carmencita, was Social Banking bedeutet und wie Impact-getriebene Unternehmen unterstützt werden. Warum ist die Förderung sozialen Unternehmertums so wichtig? Und was steckt hinter dem neuen Impact-Programm Marc? Die Themen: - Persönliche Leidenschaft für Impact-driven Startups - Was ist Social Banking? - Sozialen Mehrwert schaffen und Gemeinschaft stärken - Initiativen und Programme für Impact-getriebene Unternehmen - Social Housing Initiative und Mikrokredite - Non-Financial Support & Capacity Building für Skalierung - Skalierungsprogramm für Unternehmer:innen: Marc Impact Programm* - Wege, um mit Social Banking in Kontakt zu treten - Internationale Märkte im Fokus - Schwerpunkte in Österreich: Leistbares Wohnen, Mikrokredite und soziales Unternehmertum - Die Weiterentwicklung seit 2016 - Finanzielle Ziele des Social Bankings - Social Banking im Vergleich zu Spenden und Philanthropie - Erkenntnisse aus dem Social Banking Impact Report 2023 - Ziel bis 2030: 1 Mrd. € für Social Banking-Initiativen - Social Banking-Darlehen vs. traditioneller Bankkredit - Erste Social Finance als Joint Venture der ERSTE Stiftung und der Erste Group Bank AG *Marc ist ein High-Impact Enterprise Scaling Programm - eine gemeinsame Initiative von ERSTE Stiftung, ERSTE Social Finance Holding, IFUA Nonprofit Partner und SIMPACT. Du hast Fragen zum Thema oder möchtest dich rund um Social Banking beraten lassen? Nimm gerne Kontakt mit Carmencita Nader und ihrem Team auf. Wenn dir diese Folge gefallen hat, lass uns doch vier, fünf Sterne als Bewertung da und folge dem Podcast auf Spotify, Apple Music und Co. Für Anregungen, Kritik, Feedback oder Wünsche zu künftigen Gästen schick uns jederzeit gerne eine Mail an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback@trendingtopics.at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

About Our Guest:Dr. Tom Holthttps://cj.msu.edu/directory/holt-tom.htmlKey Topics Discussed:Dr. Tom Holt emphasized the urgent need for consistent and evidence-based cybercrime training in law enforcement, pointing out disparities in how local agencies handle these crimes.He highlighted the challenges agencies face in responding to cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent crimes, particularly in rural areas.Dr. Holt discussed the development of training modules covering both basic digital evidence handling and specialized topics tailored to agency needs.The conversation underscored the importance of bridging resource gaps between rural and urban agencies.Dr. Holt explained how police leadership's support is crucial for improving the adoption and effectiveness of training programs.The prevalence of interpersonal cybercrimes like sextortion and fraud, often encountered by local officers, was addressed.Dr. Holt elaborated on long-term evaluation plans for these training programs, aiming to measure their impact on officers and agencies.He also discussed the potential for a national standard curriculum to bring consistency to cybercrime training across the U.S.Papers and Resources Mentioned:Articles on the Training Center Initiative:Cybercrime Training at MSU –https://cj.msu.edu/community/cyber-center/cyber-center-home.htmlProgram announcement - https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2024/msu-receives-$1M-to-create-center-for-cyber-security-trainingOther:This episode was recorded on location in at HEC Montreal. The occasional background noise from students only adds to the vibrant atmosphere of the discussion. So you can't complain about the noise being distracting, consider it an authentic experience!

How do you encourage donors to fund capacity building and not just programs? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about whether or not there is a best practice around reserve spending, and share some ideas about inspiring high school students to join us in our nonprofit missions. Thanks for being here this week, and don't forget to send your questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com.

Welcome to another insightful episode of the "I Am Dad" podcast! Today, we are honored to have with us Dr. Alan-Michael S. Graves, a dedicated advocate for fatherhood engagement and a leader in the field of human services. As the Senior Director of Teaching and Capacity Building with the Good Plus Foundation, Dr. Graves is at the forefront of developing programs and advocating for policy changes that support fathers and strengthen families. With over 20 years of experience in both public and private sectors, Dr. Graves has brought his expertise in program development, family partnerships, and interagency systems of care to his work with organizations across the country. His commitment to addressing disparities within systems and his passion for fatherhood engagement have made him a key figure in driving meaningful change. As a parent himself, Dr. Graves draws from both his personal and professional experiences to positively impact children, families, and communities. We are thrilled to dive into his journey and hear his insights on the importance of fatherhood.

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington was awarded $2.9 million in funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The funds will help local nonprofits expand their capacity and provide technical assistance to communities in need. Read the full story and learn more about how this initiative aims to address social justice and equity issues in Clark County at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-foundation-for-southwest-washington-awarded-1-9-million-to-expand-capacity-building-grants on ClarkCountyToday.com. #CommunityFoundation #SocialJustice #capacitybuilding #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The rise in mental health challenges among youth has reached alarming levels. Recent statistics show that 11% of North Carolina children aged 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with depression or anxiety. This marks a significant increase from previous years. The situation is worsened by the pandemic's aftermath and escalating community violence. Both factors have intensified feelings of isolation and insecurity among adolescents. We're joined by Ebony Rao, Senior Health Program Manager for the ReCAST II program at Mecklenburg County Public Health. We discuss how the program is approaching these issues and helping communities build their mental health capacity. You'll Hear: (03:15) What strategies can be implemented to address and prevent community violence (09:22) How rising youth mental health challenges are being addressed post-pandemic (16:30) Why capacity building through initiatives like ReCAST is essential in the workforce, and how ReCAST approaches this issue (35:09) How ReCAST tracks the progress and success of its mental health and violence prevention initiatives through data and community feedback Connect with Ebony Rao and learn more about ReCAST II. Get tickets to This is My Brave: "The Show" CharMeck 2024

Dr. Kelly S. Ramsey, an Addiction Medicine and Harm Reduction Consultant, discusses a Q&A she wrote for Johns Hopkins about the expansion of methadone treatment access; Matta Sannoh, ASTHO Chronic Disease Risk Factors Senior Analyst, tells us about ASTHO's Menthol Capacity Building web page; and an ASTHO blog article details how Washington State continues to improve emergency preparedness. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Web Page: Expanding Access to Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Carceral Settings LinkedIn Web Page: Kelly S. Ramsey ASTHO Blog Article: Menthol Capacity Building ASTHO Blog Article: How Washington State Leverages Data to Improve Emergency Preparedness  

Text us your thoughts on this episodeHost Heather Horn is joined by Mardi McBrien, Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation, and Katharina Bryan, Head of International Sustainability Reporting Policy at Amazon, to highlight the PwC and IFRS Foundation NYC Climate Week event: Sustainability disclosure in practice. Together they break down the event and share highlights, practical perspectives, and takeaways for preparers on their own sustainability reporting journeys.In this episode, they discuss:5:03 – What resonated most from the insightful discussions across multiple stakeholder perspectives7:58 – Preparer perspective on approaching regulatory reporting deadlines10:13 – Benefits of the collaboration between the IFRS Foundation and CDP16:05 – How sustainability reporting can drive positive change27:45 – Advice for companies overwhelmed by the abundance of sustainability reporting requirements31:47 – Where to find resources for developing skills to address sustainability reporting challengesSummary of the eventHeather Horn interviewed Emmanuel Faber, chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board, on all that it has accomplished in the last year in making its standards a true global passport – and of course the work yet to be done. (See video of that interview.)Emmanuel and Heather were joined by Sherry Madera, CEO at CDP, to highlight the impact of their collaboration. Diana Stoltzfus, PwC National office sustainability partner, moderated an investor discussion with Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management, and Richard Manley, Chief Sustainability Officer from CPP Investments, who both provided a unique perspective on what investors value in sustainability reporting as well as how it helps corporate directors. Mardi McBrien spoke with Katharina Bryan and others to get their “boots on the ground” preparer perspective.  Mardi provided an update on capacity building, sharing the latest on the IFRS Foundation's efforts to develop skills and resources to address sustainability reporting challenges.Looking for more about the IFRS Foundation? Tune into the IFRS Foundation's upcoming Webcast: Perspectives on sustainability disclosure, check out the recently released voluntary application guide, Voluntarily applying ISSB standards – a guide for preparers, or visit the IFRS Sustainability knowledge hub. Also, as referenced in the podcast, for more on capacity building, visit the Global Capacity Building Coalition's recently launched website.Mardi McBrien is the Chief of Strategic Affairs and Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation responsible for sustainability reporting.Katharina Bryan is Head of International Sustainability Reporting Policy at Amazon.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pw

“Conservation is not drones and DNA samples or pamphlets or computers. It is people, and we should be investing in those people.” In this episode of World of Sharks, we sit down with fisheries scientist, director of the Fish and Fisheries Lab at James Cook University and Save Our Seas Foundation Scientific Advisor Dr Andrew Chin to discuss the challenges and realities of shark conservation and management, and how we can support the people working on the ground to make the ocean a better place.  Key time stamps: 5.47: Andrew's early career and swimming with reef sharks 15.43: Sharks of the South Pacific 23.21: Citizen Science 28.27: The importance of feedback and long-term relationships with stakeholders 33.18: Shark Search Indo Pacific 38.31: Conservation in practice and capacity building 46.00: Support for people in the field Links Andrew: @spinnershark7 Fish and Fisheries Lab: (https://www.fishandfisheries.com) Shark Search Indo-Pacific: (https://www.sharksearch-indopacific.org/). SOSF Conservation Fellowships: https://saveourseas.com/grants/funding-applications/conservation-fellowship Dan Pallotta's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong?subtitle=en You can also find an accessible summary of this episode and more information here: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast    

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Funding for work that builds capacity to address risks from transformative AI, published by GCR Capacity Building team (Open Phil) on August 14, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Post authors: Eli Rose, Asya Bergal Posting in our capacities as members of Open Philanthropy's Global Catastrophic Risks Capacity Building team. This program, together with our separate program for programs and events on global catastrophic risk, effective altruism, and other topics, has replaced our 2021 request for proposals for outreach projects. If you have a project which was in-scope for that program but isn't for either of these, you can apply to our team's general application instead. We think it's possible that the coming decades will see "transformative" progress in artificial intelligence, i.e., progress that leads to changes in human civilization at least as large as those brought on by the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions. It is currently unclear to us whether these changes will go well or poorly, and we think that people today can do meaningful work to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes. To that end, we're interested in funding projects that: Help new talent get into work focused on addressing risks from transformative AI. Including people from academic or professional fields outside computer science or machine learning. Support existing talent in this field (e.g. via events that help build professional networks). Contribute to the discourse about transformative AI and its possible effects, positive and negative. We refer to this category of work as "capacity-building", in the sense of "building society's capacity" to navigate these risks. Types of work we've historically funded include training and mentorship programs, events, groups, and resources (e.g., blog posts, magazines, podcasts, videos), but we are interested in receiving applications for any capacity-building projects aimed at risks from advanced AI. This includes applications from both organizations and individuals, and includes both full-time and part-time projects. Apply for funding here. Applications are open until further notice and will be assessed on a rolling basis. We're interested in funding work to build capacity in a number of different fields which we think may be important for navigating transformative AI, including (but very much not limited to) technical alignment research, model evaluation and forecasting, AI governance and policy, information security, and research on the economics of AI. This program is not primarily intended to fund direct work in these fields, though we expect many grants to have both direct and capacity-building components - see below for more discussion. Categories of work we're interested in Training and mentorship programs These are programs that teach relevant skills or understanding, offer mentorship or professional connections for those new to a field, or provide career opportunities. These could take the form of fellowships, internships, residencies, visitor programs, online or in-person courses, bootcamps, etc. Some examples of training and mentorship programs we've funded in the past: BlueDot's online courses on technical AI safety and AI governance. MATS's in-person research and educational seminar programs in Berkeley, California. ML4Good's in-person AI safety bootcamps in Europe. We've previously funded a number of such programs in technical alignment research, and we're excited to fund new programs in this area. But we think other relevant areas may be relatively neglected - for instance, programs focusing on compute governance or on information security for frontier AI models. For illustration, here are some (hypothetical) examples of programs we could be interested in funding: A summer research fellowship for individuals with technical backgr...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Funding for programs and events on global catastrophic risk, effective altruism, and other topics, published by GCR Capacity Building team (Open Phil) on August 13, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Post authors: Eli Rose, Asya Bergal Posting in our capacities as members of Open Philanthropy's Global Catastrophic Risks Capacity Building team. Note: This program, together with our separate program for work that builds capacity to address risks from transformative AI, has replaced our 2021 request for proposals for outreach projects. If you have a project which was in-scope for that program but isn't for either of these, you can apply to our team's general application instead. Apply for funding here. Applications are open until further notice and will be assessed on a rolling basis. This is a wide-ranging call for applications, seeking to fund programs and events in a variety of areas of interest to Open Philanthropy - including effective altruism, global catastrophic risks, biosecurity, AI for epistemics, forecasting, and other areas. In general, if the topic of your program or event falls within one of our GCR focus areas, or if it's similar to work we've funded in the past in our GCR focus areas, it may be a good fit for this program. If you're unsure about whether to submit your application, we'd encourage you to err on the side of doing so. By "programs and events" we mean scholarship or fellowship programs, internships, residencies, visitor programs, courses[1], seminars, conferences, workshops, retreats, etc., including both in-person and online activities. We're open to funding programs or events aimed at individuals at any career stage, and with a wide range of potential purposes, including teaching new skills, providing new career opportunities, offering mentorship, or facilitating networking. Examples of programs and events of this type we've funded before include: Condor Camp, a summer program for Brazilian students interested in existential risk work. The Future of Humanity Institute's Research Scholars Program supporting early-career researchers in global catastrophic risk. Effective Altruism Global, a series of conferences for individuals interested in effective altruism. Future Forum, a conference aimed at bringing together members of several communities interested in emerging technology and the future. A workshop on using AI to improve epistemics, organized by academics from NYU, the Forecasting Research Institute, the AI Objectives Institute and Metaculus. AI-focused work We have a separate call up for work that builds societal capacity to address risks from transformative AI. If your program or event is focused on transformative AI and/or risks from transformative AI, we prefer you apply to that call instead. However, which call you apply to is unlikely to make a difference to the outcome of your application. Application information Apply for funding here. The application form asks for information about you, your project/organization (if relevant), and the activities you're requesting funding for. We're interested in funding both individual/one-off programs and events, and organizations that run or support programs and events. We expect to make most funding decisions within 8 weeks of receiving an application (assuming prompt responses to any follow-up questions we may have). You can indicate on our form if you'd like a more timely decision, though we may or may not be able to accommodate your request. Applications are open until further notice and will be assessed on a rolling basis. 1. ^ To apply for funding for the development of new university courses, please see our separate Course Development Grants RFP. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

What stifles productivity and business growth? Poor delegation. What tasks have you been wanting to delegate but haven't yet?It's easy to hold onto tasks because we fear losing control or feeling indispensable. But in this episode, we'll explore how to delegate effectively and free up your time. By learning to delegate, you not only create space for your growth but also help your team thrive.Join us to discover practical strategies for effective delegation. Understand how to clearly communicate tasks, ensure your team is capable, and motivate them to take ownership. Learn to trust your team and elevate your leadership.Listen in to transform your approach to delegation and elevate your team's performance. Start delegating today and watch your team grow into their best selves.******How you speak is how you lead. If you liked this topic and want to master exceptional business communication, check out our coaching program at www.speakbydesign.com/join. That is where we study great communication as a practice and build these habits. The program includes private and group coaching with self-paced lessons and networking.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are you missing out on the hidden potential of remote volunteer programs? Michele Wiesner, Director of Capacity Building at Hire Heroes USA, shares how to unlock this game-changer. Michele discusses the journey of building an effective remote volunteer program, highlights success stories of remote volunteers making significant impacts, and provides practical advice for nonprofit leaders to start or improve their remote volunteer programs. This episode answers the following questions: What is a remote volunteer program? Is a remote volunteer program essential for nonprofits today? How can my small nonprofit with limited resources effectively implement a remote volunteer program? How do I start or improve a remote volunteer program? What challenges will my nonprofit face when starting a remote volunteer program? How do I make remote volunteer opportunities engaging and meaningful? Links mentioned in this episode: Hire Heroes USA Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration (GAVA) Michele Wiesner's LinkedIn Looking for more? Check out these amazing episodes: Volunteer Fundraiser's Unleashed with Maura McDaniel (Episode Title on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes) Make Volunteering Fun with Diane Zhang (Episode Title on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes)

Elevating your team to become a team of leaders is a crucial step in building a high-performance team. It involves empowering each team member to take ownership of their role, develop their skills, and contribute to the team's success. By creating a culture that values leadership at all levels, you can unlock the full potential of your team and achieve greater results. To build a team of leaders, it is essential to foster an environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, and innovation. Whether you're a team leader, manager, or business owner, building a team of leaders is a critical component of achieving long-term success. Robert Glazer, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency, joins us once again on the Greatness Machine to give us a sneak peek into his newest book, titled, Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders. In this episode, Robert and I discuss the four areas of the “Capacity-Building” framework which are spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional capacities. We also dive deep into the challenge of having difficult conversations at work and how new managers often fail at handling such situations.  Topics include: Robert looks back at his decision to step back from his CEO position in 2019 The role and responsibilities of a CEO Robert explains the “Capacity-Building” framework and its four areas Why recruiting based on experience often is not the right option Handling difficult conversations at work Robert talks about his new book Elevate Your Team And other topics… Resources mentioned: The Motive by Patrick Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/Motive-Leaders-Abdicate-Important-Responsibilities/dp/1119600456 Connect with Robert: Website: https://robertglazer.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer  Book: https://eytbook.com/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/elevate-with-robert-glazer/id1454045560  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines: 1. “His Holiness the Dalai Lama making rapid progress after knee replacement” Personal Physicians updates 2. 2nd International Tibet Youth Forum Concludes in Dharamshala, Sikyong Calls for Unified Efforts in Advocating for Tibet 3. CTA Holds 6th Project Coordination Committee's Meeting on Capacity Building and Sustainability Initiative Program 4. Sikyong Penpa Tsering and Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Condoles the Demise of Chief Minister Pema Khandu's Mother 5. Sikyong Congratulates Nima Gyaltsen on Being Appointed for ‘The Order of Canada' Award 6. Advocacy Officer of Bureau du Tibet in Brussels Enlightens a Group of Young Tibetans on Middle Way Approach Policy 7. Office of Tibet, Taiwan Celebrates 90th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama 8. Dr. Gyalo, a Leading Expert on Tibet's “Stolen Children”, Visits Australia

This special recap Natural Collisions episode highlights the 2022 Detroit Capacity Building Forum. The forum was focused on one thing: investing differently in our nonprofits and our communities. Conversations about investing often center on funders and those with financial power. When we reframe the conversation to include nonprofit employees, consultants, organizers, social justice advocates, and community residents, we open the way for transformative possibilities.The goals of the Detroit Capacity Building Forum were:1 - Explore how our ecosystem can invest differently in organizations, ideas, and people2 - Honor those working to create more equitable funding landscapes3 - Create a playbook that redefines investing and guides movements now and for the futureThe Detroit Capacity Building Forum was a collaboration between Co.act Detroit and Michigan Community Resources. Hosted by Orlando Bailey. For more information, full sessions, and speaker bios visit - https://padlet.com/micommunityresources/how-we-invest-p5cd2ecf1mtzu42j Sessions:00:00 - Welcome02:33 - 12 Recommendations for Detroit Funders19:59 - Lightning Talk with Lisa Leverette - Nonprofits & Allies30:02 - Shifting Funder-Nonprofit Power Dynamics51:22 - Lightning Talk with Vu Le - Nonprofits & Allies01:10:03 - Closing InformationTo find out more about Co.act Detroit visit - https://coactdetroit.org/

We are getting closer to the launch of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) Five Year Comprehensive Plan and the second round of the Toledo Neighborhood Capacity Building Institute. Mayor Wade invites Malcolm Cunningham, Director of MONSE and LuCynthia Jones, Neighborhoods Navigator, to discuss how their work helps fill the gaps for Toledo grassroots organizations out there doing work in the community.

On the season finale of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Everette Thompson-Francois, Race Forward's Vice President of Movement and Capacity Building is joined by Sulma Arias, Executive Director of People's Action for an illuminating and invigorating conversation inspired by the Organizing Revival project launched one year ago. As Executive Director of a national organization that houses more than 40 organizations in 30 states, Sulma grounds her leadership in her two decades of rich community organizing experience with grassroots movements, as well as her own journey as a Salvadoran immigrant to Wichita, Kansas. Sulma's narrative is one that reflects the collective resilience and determination of the thousands of constituents she helps lead in building “the power of the poor and working people in rural, suburban, and urban areas to win change through issue campaigns and elections.”Sulma and Everette's conversation centers around the foundational values and forward looking vision of People's Action, discussing strategic campaigns that empower local communities to create a national movement, the approach deeply rooted in direct action and relational power building. The “Organizing Revival” as it was envisioned, is a testament to the historically enduring spirit of activism for social change. Sulma talks about how this is more than just a strategic reset –– it represents a reaffirmation of community organizing as the bedrock for the large-scale impacts intended to be won, built through the historic wins being created by a new generation of dissenters and organizers. Her insights into the challenges and triumphs of mobilizing communities against the backdrop of at times hostile political and social landscapes offers an important look into the mobilization needed to inspire and sustain movement power.Sulma and Everette also discuss People's Action white paper “The Antidote To Authoritarianism”: a report that addresses the question of building a multiracial and pluralistic democracy with an inclusive economy to defeat the rise in authoritarianism. She talks about how the report, written with insights from experienced organizers dedicated to building power contextualize how the various political, social, economic, and environmental crisis compounding each other are a strategy that is eroding democracy –– and how regrounding the movement for social justice is the most effective practices of community organizing to address this escalating crisis at scale is the strategy that is urgently needed. With the 2024 U.S Presidential Elections approaching, Sulma's words are a reminder of the power vested in collective action. She invites our listeners and wider audiences to not shy away from, but to engage with the challenges of our times –– from the expansion of the climate crisis to the erosion of democratic norms –– through the venerable tradition of organizing. As we wrap up this season of Momentum, we want to – thank our listeners for joining us for four incredible seasons of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast. It is our privilege to bring you important conversations from our movement, to be able to create incredible work together. The next season of Momentum will kick off next month –– and we're looking forward to having you continuing to join us as a valued listener. In the interim, make sure to follow Race Forward on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/ X, and please  support our work by making your donation by texting RFPOD to 44-321.   Resources: People's Action [About] https://bit.ly/44WgDTx Organizing Revival (via Colorlines) https://bit.ly/4ayjmDL Report: The Antidote To Authorianism: How an Organizing Revival Can Build a Multiracial Pluralistic Democracy and an Inclusive Economyhttps://bit.ly/3USj9Fy Sulma's Writings  Why We Hope https://bit.ly/3yxiOk7 Training Is How We Transform Society https://bit.ly/4bPfoHJ The Organizing Revival Is Here https://ourfuture.org/20230703/the-organizing-revival-is-here This Is One Of The Best Times In History To Be An Organizer https://bit.ly/3wMW4fq About Race Forward:Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media: Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter:www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram:www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainingswww.raceforward.org/trainings Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive ProducersHendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore Associate ProducerFreddie Beckley

Nonprofit capacity building is the cornerstone of organizational growth and sustainability. By investing in capacity building, nonprofits can strengthen their infrastructure and expand their reach within the communities they serve. So what are some practical steps nonprofits can take to initiate capacity building efforts? Learn about the 3 pillars of nonprofit capacity building and practical steps leaders can take to initiate these efforts from our conversation with Kimberly Thornbury of The Murdock Trust! Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-capacity-building Learn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/ Nonprofit Pulse is brought to you by Anedot: Anedot helps organizations save time and money with powerful giving tools. With an easy-to-use platform, no monthly fees, and award-winning service, Anedot makes it easy for organizations of all sizes to receive donations online and grow their base. Anedot is trusted by more than 30,000 nonprofits, churches, ministries, campaigns, and universities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Anedot

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Jacquelyn Francis, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP). GWMP contributes to decarbonizing the planet by identifying innovative climate leaders and deploying resources to advance solutions. It comprises three interconnected programs that work together to address the funding, capacity building, and visibility challenges that global changemakers face as they scale their science-based solutions to decarbonize the planet: The Keeling Curve Prize, The Constellations Fellowship, and The Climate Impact Conduit.GWMP's signature program is the Keeling Curve Prize, which awards $50,000 annually to each of 10 global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Since 2018, GWMP has awarded $1.75M to 60 nonprofits, for-profits, and startups, vetted more than 1,100 viable solutions, and grown one of the largest networks of global warming mitigators in the world. The projects that GWMP has awarded are currently projected to reduce 3.27 gigatons of CO2e emissions this year alone.Ted and Jacquelyn discuss her background, growing up in Aspen, Colorado. While attending John Hopkins University for a Master's program in Energy Policy and Climate, she decided that the solution to decarbonizing the planet was to find, fund, and elevate climate leaders and entrepreneurs around the world. This realization led Jacquelyn to create the Keeling Curve Prize and the Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) in the fall of 2017, and a commitment to investing her skills, expertise, and resources to help transition all of humanity to a future beyond fossil fuels. She uses scientific rigor, mathematics and pragmatism as tenants for climate forward-thinking leadership.She shares some of her favorite impact stories with Ted, highlighting creativity from the younger generation finding new ways to make solutions that are smart and effective. She also discusses upcoming events, running programs, and a new tool within their database - carbon abatement portfolios - an idea that comes from the voluntary carbon markets. She concludes by emphasizing that solutions to the energy transition and emission abatement already exist, and are just waiting to be scaled up.

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) under the IFRS Foundation last year released IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, representing a step toward the organization's goal of achieving a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures. But implementing such a global baseline effectively goes beyond simply setting standards – it requires a new set of capabilities, infrastructure, knowledge, and talent in economies around the world.New sustainability reporting requirements in jurisdictions around the world have resulted in the need for companies to take stock of their own capacity to produce high quality sustainability disclosures, as well as the capacity of players in their value chains who will provide inputs to their reporting. In this episode, Heather Horn sat down with Mardi McBrien, Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation, to discuss how the IFRS Foundation has been working to build capacity, and how companies can best navigate the overall sustainability reporting environment moving forward.In this episode, you'll hear:2:31 - A refresher on capacity building and its importance in sustainability reporting4:38 - A discussion of the need for upskilling in various sectors to meet global sustainability reporting standards8:43 - An overview of the drivers of the IFRS Foundation's focus on capacity building17:14 - Advice on implementing new business processes and enhancing communication with suppliers to prepare for new disclosure standards21:33 - A discussion of the progress made in capacity building and the role of the IFRS Foundation's partners in this process29:00 - An overview of the IFRS Foundation's “three pillar approach” for capacity building35:19 - Where listeners can go to understand where the ISSB is headed with standard setting and what is next for companies preparing to reportLooking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards.Mardi McBrien is the Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation responsible for sustainability reporting. In this role she has played an active part in setting up the ISSB. Prior to the IFRS Foundation, Mardi spent over a decade leading the global ESG standard setter, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), in developing quality disclosure standards and thought leadership on environmental and social issues.Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability & Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. 

Have you ever thought that funder-sponsored organizational ‘capacity building' may be detrimental to nonprofit workers and their communities? Today we talk about concrete ways we could improve the framing and practice of capacity building to better support the brilliance and resilience of diverse nonprofit workers and organizations. Today's guests are Melissa DeShields and Marcus Littles from Frontline Solutions, a Black-owned and -led social change consulting firm. We discuss our guests recent Nonprofit Quarterly articles about why the term “capacity building” should be retired, and ways to improve the practice itself under whatever title it goes by. How can funders think and act differently regarding grantee capacity?And how can nonprofit leaders respond to funders, and/or proactively design their own efforts? Learn more about these questions and more on today's episode. Go to our website for a transcript of the episode and links to the resources discussed in the episode. While you're there, browse our library of amazing guests and conversations from Fund the People - A Podcast with Rusty Stahl at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org/ftp_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find the podcast, our blog, free tools, and other resources on our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Season 6 is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Loftis Partners⁠⁠⁠⁠. They've launched the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay Equity Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠, a supportive community for nonprofits seeking pathways to pay equity. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠payequitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Loftis Partners – Empowering organizations and advancing equity, one collective step at a time!

Habits are the building blocks of our lives! For 2024 I wanted life to be different. I knew I had to be the one to change in order to get different results. I started calling it a "capacity building season" because it felt like a mess but that's how you get going! I knew my systems and priorities were going to need tinkering to actually help with that. I also talk about habit stacking and morning, lunch and evening routines to help you noodle on what can best serve you! This is my post about habit stacking my afternoon walk with spiritual practices: https://www.patreon.com/posts/practical-magic-78190633 Support the podcast! Patreon.com/fkdp (you can follow for free and get updates and freebies from me!)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bevin (safe and secure way to buy me a snack!) Venmo: @bevinbCash App: $BevinBoss Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SJCL864DDKEH?ref_=wl_share Tee shirts: https://genuinevalentine.com/collections/fat-kid-dance-party Buy my aerobics video! ⁠fatkiddanceparty.com/video4pack ⁠Instagram: @fatkiddanceparty @bevinsparty You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfCarePartyEmail list: http://eepurl.com/dyX3db Threads, Tik Tok, Twitter: @bevinspartyFacebook.com/bevinspartyLike/subscribe/review/send a link to a friend! It all helps! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bevin/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bevin/support

On this week's episode of the podcast, we dive into the transformative work of Neighborhood Nexus, led by Tommy Pierce. This civic data intermediary is making waves in Georgia by harnessing the power of data to create a lasting social impact. Here are the highlights of our discussion on how Neighborhood Nexus is revolutionizing the nonprofit sector through data-driven strategies:Topics Discussed The Mission of Neighborhood Nexus: We explore the core objectives of the organization, which include addressing inquiries, informing programs, and fostering crucial relationships between data providers and users. The organization's goal is to enhance the nonprofit sector's ability to utilize data for effective problem-solving and informed decision-making. Data Utilization and Technical Assistance: Discover how Neighborhood Nexus offers support to ensure that data is not just collected but used effectively. This includes advocating for data-informed leadership through comprehensive training and building a community around data expertise. Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data: We highlight the organization's focus on not just numerical data but also qualitative insights. This includes gathering real-time information and community input, recognizing the need to capture the full spectrum of lived experiences. Bridging the Gap: Learn about the pivotal role Neighborhood Nexus plays in connecting local and regional governments with nonprofits. The organization helps with strategic planning and addresses the resource challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, emphasizing data and equity. Understanding Local Nonprofit Sectors: The episode delves into the challenges of missing data and the importance of marketing insights to serve communities more effectively. We discuss the organization's collaborative efforts with local journalism for deeper data collection and understanding of community needs. Navigating the Political Landscape: The discussion touches upon the political context in Georgia, particularly the urban-rural divide that transcends traditional partisan lines, and how this affects data-driven approaches. Capacity Building and Community Engagement: We emphasize the key themes of capacity and community building and the ambition to make data more actionable. This includes website improvements and the development of new tools to engage stakeholders.➡️ Check out more links, notes, transcript, and more at the PolicyViz website.Sponsor: Tube BuddyTubeBuddy is the main tool that I use to manage the backend of my YouTube channel. It has been a huge lifesaver when it comes to time management and properly optimizing my channel. They have tons of free tools you can check out right here!

In this episode, I speak with Laurie Charlés. Laurie is a family therapist who has taken her expertise to regions in the throes of conflict, violence and fragility - countries where mental health concerns can be dire - yet the resources available to help are rudimentary. She's helped coach and train the people who support vulnerable groups and victims of gender-based violence in places like DRC, Burundi, Kosovo, Lebanon for Syrian refugees, among so many others... and our conversation made me realise the staggering amount of trauma left in the wake of conflict. We talk about her journey into becoming a therapist, the biases she's had to overcome and insights from the thousands of hours spent speaking to families.Recorded on 20 December 2023.Corrigendum: Laurie attended her first graduate degree for 4.5 years. It is her second graduate degree that took her six years. Laurie also referred to GDZ when she meant  GDR (East Germany).Instagram: @at.the.coalfaceConnect with Laurie on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/laurielcharlesphdlmft.And don't forget to subscribe to At the Coalface for new episodes every two weeks.Help us produce more episodes by becoming a supporter. Your subscription will go towards paying our hosting and production costs. Supporters get the opportunity to join behind the scenes during recordings, updates about the podcast, and my deep gratitude!Support the show

Have you ever considered the neuroscience behind how we self-regulate our emotions? How do these two work together? Some children may respond in fight or flight mode in some situations. But how does your child's body and emotions respond and why in these specific moments? What pathways are connecting in your child's brain to cause certain reactions? Knowing your child and techniques to keep them calm can help moments like this - it's more than just a behavior, but thinking about the child as a whole. The topics we cover in this episode are:An introduction to Dr. Varleisha and the work she doesThe beauty of having a multidisciplinary team and how to support the kids in your lives How does our brains work and what hormones are releasedTechniques for self regulationThe power of sound and movement and self regulationUsing temperature for self regulationFinding evidence based practice rather than what social media tells usHow Dr. Varleisha rests and relaxesAnd remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!About The Guest - Varleisha D. (Gibbs) Lyons PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS has been an occupational therapist for over 20 years. Dr. Lyons founded and operated a private therapy firm for over 10 years. She developed and founded Delaware's first occupational therapy program and became the first Black Indigenous American woman to serve as the Scientific Programs Officer at the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Currently, she is the Vice President of Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice Access and Belonging and formerly the Vice President of Practice Engagement and Capacity Building at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Varleisha continues to lecture internationally and has authored four books, one of which is a bestseller. She has dedicated her time to mentoring underrepresented individuals and desires to help shift others toward growth and healing despite traumatic experiences or diagnoses. Her research spans various disciplines and professions with grant funding in the areas of community-based services and interprofessional education and care. Through such efforts she has guided several into the profession of occupational therapy and supported families across the nation through her volunteer efforts. Her areas of expertise include neuroanatomy, self-regulation strategies across the lifespan, health inequities, and trauma responsive approaches.Website: http://wasutsanctuary.com/Instagram Page: https://instagram.com/drvarleishaX: https://x.com/drvarleishaOther resources: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Varleisha-Gibbs/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AVarleisha+Gibbs ;https://www.pesi.com/speaker/details/00259440 ; https://www.medbridge.com/instructors/varleisha-gibbs-otd-otrl-pediatric-occupational-therapy-sensory-integration/Other Calm and Connected Podcast episodes mentioned:Sophie Garnerhttps://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-99Ryan Judd:https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-116Lynne Kenneyhttps://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-106About The Host - Janine HalloranJanine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play' which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play! If you're interested in learning more about how to teach kids coping skills, download your free Coping Skills Toolkit:https://copingskillsforkids.com/newsletterIf you're interested in joining the Coping Skills Community Hub, an ever-expanding resource library and community of families and professionals teaching kids how to cope, learn more at https://copingskillsforkids.com/hubIf you'd like to purchase Janine's products, including the Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, Social Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Cue Cards, and more, visit https://store.copingskillsforkids.com or https://amazon.com/copingskillsforkidsConnect with Janine on Social Media Instagram: @copingskillsforkids Facebook: facebook.com/copingskillsforkids and facebook.com/encourageplayYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JanineHalloranEncouragePlay

Rachel Hazlett-Karr originally studied journalism and documentary filmmaking but gravitated toward social entrepreneurship as another avenue to create social change. She founded and ran several startups. As a CEO who had done a lot of inner work, she focused on creating a healthy culture at her companies. More recently Rachel moved into founding a spiritual or capacity building school called Magenta. Her school is devoted to sharing unconventional healing methods. After surviving a sexual assault and a national media storm in her teens, she tried to bury the wound and get on her with life. As soon as she became a single mom a few years later, the love for her baby forced some change in her. What she realized is that she would need to face her wounds and strengthen her Light. This led her to Zen Buddhism and then into Western Esoteric teachings. Her journalism and documentary work has come full circle as she now cohosts a podcast and a YouTube show called Magenta FM that teaches listeners how to take back their power in life and relationships and become a force for healing themselves and the world.https://www.youtube.com/@magentafm

Today, Hunter is once again joined by two amazing advocates from Partners for Justice. Rebecca Solow, Founder and Co-Executive Director, and Vichal Kumar, Director of Capacity Building, join us today to discuss the amazing progress of their partnerships with state and local public defender offices around the country. The best part of these Partners for Justice programs is the way they build the capacity of Public Defense by responding to the individual needs of each office and jurisdiction. From California, Missouri, Kansas, and Cook County, Partners For Justice is a leader in finding innovative, cost effective ways to create better, more vibrant public defender offices.   Guests: Rebecca Solow, Founder and Co-Executive Director, Partners for Justice Vichal Kumar, Director of Capacity Building, Partners for Justice   Resources: Partners for Justice https://www.partnersforjustice.org/ PFJ Twitter https://twitter.com/PFJ_USA     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is Dr. Zillah Fluker, Director for Executive Leadership at the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF's) Institute for Capacity Building YOUR cohost is David Lind, Director of International Programs at Syracuse University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠ YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU  Why does Zillah believe College Presidents, HBCU Presidents in particular, need to be brand ambassadors? How is the Institute for Capacity Building supporting HBCU Presidents & preparing to help all College Presidents? What does Zillah see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR #EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR #EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Support #EdUp We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

​​Celebrate the 200th episode of the Stitch Please podcast by contributing to the next 200 episodes.Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon community  to get videos of the podcast, BTS, and other bonus content. Donate via Act Blue (tax deductible)  to support our Capacity Building campaign in September and October. Donations earn bonus entries for the giveway. Stitching FOR THE CULTURE, Produced by Latrice Sampson RichardsSara Trail, Social Justice Sewing Academy     @sjsacademy   www.sjsacademy.orgBianca Springer, Thanks I Made Them  @thanksImadethem www.thanksImadethem.comNikki Griffin @sewingmystyle www.sewingmystyle.comHighlights:0:09 - Dive into a world where stitching, culture, and Black lives interweave. Welcome to our official Sew Black at quiltcon podcast episode!4:42 - Bianca, the creative genius behind "Represent! Embroidery” book, opens up about her journey. Discover how a period of recovery birthed an Black-centered embroidery book with vibrant designs, and how the essence of it evolves.10:30 - The panel sheds light on the importance of culture. They tackle the misrepresentations in white spaces and stress the significance of nurturing self-agency and autonomy in children.12:01 - Meet Nikki Griffin, an Atlanta native with an unstoppable sewing spirit. From bras to jeans, her contributions to the Atlanta sewing style are nothing short of inspiring.17:27 - Sewing transcends craft. Learn about its power for social justice, its global movement, and its deep resonance within the Black women community of Atlanta.20:42 - Support stitches community. Applause for the amazing Social Justice Sewing Academy team for their continuous dedication and passion. Together, they're revolutionizing the art through fabric and giving a fresh, unique experience for kids.25:13 - Rules, boundaries, and quilting? Sarah delves into how traditional quilting norms can sometimes confine and control, urging listeners to 'get their stitch together.'26:49 - Expand your horizons.