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Send us a textWhen Kelly Daley, Community Connection Practitioner at Upper Murray Family Care, stood to accept her Champion Award for case practice in the Asia Pacific region, she was not just celebrating professional achievement—she was honoring a deeply personal journey of healing and transformation. Working across three agencies to implement the Safe & Together Model framework with children and young people affected by violence, Kelly has pioneered practice that shifts focus from managing children's behaviors to holding perpetrators as parents accountable for the trauma they've caused.”It healed broken bits of me that I had no idea were broken,” Kelly shares about her own experience with the Safe & Together Model, revealing how recognizing her strength as a survivor now drives her passion for partnering with others. This personal connection infuses her work with authenticity and purpose as she helps both survivors and practitioners navigate complex family violence situations.What makes Kelly's approach revolutionary is her emphasis on documentation and collaborative practice. She demonstrates how properly documenting strengths, protective factors, and patterns of behavior transforms not just paperwork but actual outcomes for families. When child protection services can see a mother's protective efforts clearly recorded, they're more likely to hold perpetrators accountable rather than placing the burden on victims. This shift represents the Model's principles in action: partnering with survivors while keeping perpetrators in view.Kelly's implementation work addresses practitioner fears head-on through toolbox sessions, phased learning approaches, and supportive supervision. She recognizes that many professionals haven't been trained to engage with fathers at all—let alone those who use violence—creating a significant gap in family-centered services. By building practitioner confidence gradually, she ensures the model becomes embedded in everyday practice rather than dependent on her presence.Whether you're a practitioner seeking to improve your approach to family violence or a survivor looking for hope, Kelly's journey illuminates what's possible when we truly partner with survivors while keeping perpetrators in view. Join us for this powerful conversation about transforming systems from the inside out, one family at a time.Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) is a not-for-profit, authentically place-based community service organisation that operates across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments. UMFC provides support and capacity-building programs and services for children, young people, individuals, families, stakeholders, and communities throu Now available! Mapping the Perpetrator's Pattern: A Practitioner's Tool for Improving Assessment, Intervention, and Outcomes The web-based Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Tool is a virtual practice tool for improving assessment, intervention, and outcomes through a perpetrator pattern-based approach. The tool allows practitioners to apply the Model's critical concepts and principles to their current case load in realCheck out David Mandel's new book "Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to transform the way we keep children safe from domestic violence." Visit the Safe & Together Institute websiteStart taking Safe & Together Institute courses Check out Safe & Together Institute upcoming events

Send us a text"The best quote that I still say (and I say it to my son all the time) is as Ernie says, 'Not every day can be the best day of your life.' And it's so true. So, if you're having a bad day, Ernie Ring said ... it's okay." —Maureen P. Kohi, MD, FSIR, recipient of the WIR Champion AwardIn this episode, host Natosha N. Monfore, DO, speaks with 2025 Women in IR (WIR) Champion Award winner Maureen P. Kohi, MD, FSIR, about her inspirations, the importance of groups like the Women in IR Section, advice she gives trainees and more. Related resources:Episode 50: Panel discussion with the Women in Interventional Radiology Champion Award winners ListenVisit the SIR Women in Interventional Radiology (WIR) Section pageSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

On today's program... -- Spring seeding is already underway in some parts of southern Saskatchewan. Sask Ag Today.com Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh has more on that. -- Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency has announced it is starting a full environmental review for the massive Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project. -- Nominations are now open for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan's 2025 Champion Award. Their executive director, Clinton Monchuk will have the details.

Madeleine and Macca are joined live in the studio by Cameron Bloomfield, Rainbow Rights and Advocacy; Disability Pride Champion, Award Winner. The outstanding achievements of Victorians that promote the rights and inclusion... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th, December, 2024,Cameron Bloomfield, Rainbow Rights and Advocacy; Disability Pride Champion, Award Winner appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

In this episode, Kate is joined by Dr. Angharad Rudkin and Anthony Syder to talk about neurodiversity, divorce and separation.About the episode:In this episode, we look at what neurodiversity is and explore how it impacts both neurodivergent adults and children during family separation. Angharad and Anthony share their tips on navigating specific issues, such as the negotiation process, legal process and cooperative parenting. About our guests:Angharad is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children and their families and lecturing on child psychology at the University of Southampton. In collaboration with OnlyMums and OnlyDads Angharad designed and runs the popular "What About Henry?" course for family law professionals. Angharad has co-authored parenting books and children's books and was the Consultant Editor for the divorce guide “101 Questions about Separation and Divorce with Children”. Angharad is the author of “The Split Survival Kit” which she wrote with children's author Ruth Fitzgerald. Angharad regularly appears on TV and radio as an expert on child and family issues and has recently been shortlisted for the Resolution Children's Champion Award.Anthony is a divorce specialist at amicable and has worked in the area of divorce, mediation and family dispute resolution for the past 8 years. His areas of interest include the voice of the child and diverse and inclusive families.Angharad is running a one-hour session titled ‘Neurodiversity – What does it mean?'. For more details and to book, please click here.

What does it take to win the Epicor Optimization Champion Award? In this special episode, we dive deep with @KerrieJordan, host of the "Manufacturing the Future" Podcast and Group Vice President for Product Management at @Epicor, to explore how @FramelessHardwareCompany (FHC) and @SKOSolutions earned this prestigious award for 2024. Join us as we delve into: The winning formula of Frameless Hardware Company (FHC) and SKO Solutions. The challenges they overcame before implementing Epicor CPQ. How Epicor CPQ 3D configurators revolutionized their ability to capture client needs and offer dynamic pricing. The key performance indicators (KPIs) they use to measure the impact of these innovations. The valuable lessons learned during their optimization journey with Epicor CPQ. Ready to optimize your CPQ solution? Tune in for this episode packed with valuable tips and inspiring examples, and find even more great stories here. Don't miss out! Guest: Kerrie Jordan, Host - "Manufacturing the Future" Podcast & Group Vice President for Product Management at Epicor Contact FHC and/or SKO Solutions: Website: https://fhc-usa.com                    https://skosolutions.net   Contact Info: Armando Rodriguez: Armando@FHC-USA.com  Jesse Dorado: Jesse@FHC-USA.com Reid Lehner Reid@SKOSolutionsinc.com  Kerrie Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriejordan

We speak with Shelley Ann Morris, a passionate ambassador for the blind and partially-sighted community about winning the 2024 Vision Champion Award.

What does it take to win the Epicor CPQ Collaboration Champion Award? In part two of a special three-part series, we dive deep with @KerrieJordan, host of the "Manufacturing the Future" Podcast and Group Vice President for Product Management at @Epicor, to explore how @CMTP leveraged @EpicorCPQ to collaborate in their business. Join us as we uncover: The secret sauce behind CMTP's award-winning collaboration. The challenges they faced before implementing Epicor CPQ. How CMTP revolutionized their customer engagement and satisfaction. The notable improvements CMTP has experienced since implementing Epicor CPQ. The story of successful collaboration between Epicor CPQ and CMTP. Looking to elevate your own customer experience? This episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration, and you can find even more great stories here. Don't miss out! Guest: Kerrie Jordan, Host - "Manufacturing the Future" Podcast & Group Vice President for Product Management at Epicor Contact CMTP:| https://www.cmtp.com.au  Travis Meade (Managing Director) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-meade-95072416/ Josh Martin (Digital Project Lead) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-martin-906181102/ Kerrie Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriejordan

What does it take to win the Epicor CPQ Innovation Champion Award? In part one of a special three-part series, we dive deep with @KerrieJordan, host of the "Manufacturing the Future" Podcast and Group Vice President for Product Management at @Epicor, to explore how @SchoolSpecialty leveraged@EpicorCPQ to innovate their business. Join us as we uncover: The secret sauce behind School Specialty's award-winning innovation. The challenges they faced before implementing Epicor CPQ. How School Specialty revolutionized their customer engagement and satisfaction. The power of integrating Epicor CPQ with their Salesforce CRM. The key metrics they use to measure the impact of these innovations. The story of successful collaboration between Epicor CPQ and School Specialty. Looking to elevate your own customer experience? This episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration, and you can find even more great storieshere. Don't miss out! Guest: Kerrie Jordan, Host - "Manufacturing the Future" Podcast & Group Vice President for Product Management at Epicor Contact School Specialty:|  https://select.schoolspecialty.com/ Adam Halfmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-halfmann Kerrie Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriejordan  

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're bringing you a powerhouse lineup of guests. First, we welcome Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, who will discuss current hot-button issues like women's rights, the global IT outage, and the recent resignation of US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Next, Elizabeth Nolan Brown, senior editor at Reason, joins us to delve into topics ranging from Kamala Harris's performance to the media covering for Biden. Finally, independent journalist Peter Bernegger, President of Election Watch, Inc., reveals insights into ActBlue's ghost donors and 'smurfing.' During Kiley's Corner, she dissects what we know about the Trump almost-assassin, and as always, we end on a positive note with the Sunshine Moment. Don't miss this compelling discussion as we unpack critical issues impacting our political landscape.Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote-About our guests:Congresswoman Nancy Mace, raised in the Lowcountry, hails from Goose Creek, South Carolina. Raised by a retired Army General and a retired school teacher, Mace learned the value of hard work early on. After leaving high school at 17, she began her journey in the workforce, starting as a waitress at the Waffle House on College Park Road in Ladson.Despite early setbacks, Mace's determination led her to achieve academic excellence. She earned her high school diploma by taking college classes at Trident Technical College in North Charleston. She then graduated magna cum laude from The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina, making history as the first female graduate from its Corps of Cadets in 1999. Continuing her education, she earned a master's degree from The University of Georgia in 2004.Mace transitioned into public service, gaining recognition as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly while also championing conservation efforts. An accomplished author, she penned “In The Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel,” published by Simon & Schuster in 2001.In 2008, Mace founded her own company, specializing in technology and marketing, and commercial real estate. Her leadership embodies integrity, compassion, and a tireless pursuit of delivering results for the South Carolina. She has worked with colleagues on a nonpartisan basis, successfully getting several bills signed into law by the President, including the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act and the Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022.Mace has been recognized with esteemed awards such as the 2021 Club for Growth Defender of Economic Freedom Award and the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth for her consistent efforts to lower taxes. She is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her dedication to education and job training for the underprivileged, and she holds a 97% rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.A devoted single mother to two teenagers, a sweet little Havanese named Liberty, and a cat named Tyler, Mace continues to serve the Lowcountry with unwavering dedication and resilience.-Elizabeth Nolan Brown is a senior editor at Reason and the author of Reason's biweekly Sex & Tech newsletter, which covers issues surrounding sex, technology, bodily autonomy, law, and online culture. She is also co-founder of the libertarian feminist group Feminists for Liberty, and a professional affiliate of the journalism program at the University of Cincinnati.Brown has covered a broad range of political and cultural topics since starting at Reason in 2014, with special emphasis on the politics, policy, and legal issues surrounding sex, speech, tech, justice, reproductive freedom, and women's rights. She can be found frequently reporting and opining on topics such as sex work, social media, antitrust law, abortion, feminism, the First Amendment, policing, and Section 230. A few of her more memorable Reason features include a trio of cover stories on the federal government's war on sex ("The War on Sex Trafficking Is the New War on Drugs," "American Sex Police," and "Massage Parlor Panic"), a political profile of Kamala Harris ("Kamala Harris Is a Cop Who Wants to Be President"), a deep dive into the prosecution of the founders of Backpage.com, and a look at "The Bipartisan Antitrust Crusade Against Big Tech."Brown's work has also been published by The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Buzzfeed, The Daily Beast, Politico, Playboy, Persuasion, Fox News, Newsweek, TIME, The Dish, The Week, Spectator World, Libertarianism.org (where she wrote the Encyclopedia of Libertarianism entry on sex work), and numerous other outlets.She is the winner of the Western Publishing Association's 2016 award for best feature article and has been a finalist for seven awards from the Los Angeles Press Club, taking one second place and three third place awards for articles including Hot Girls Wanted: Exploiting Sex Workers in the Name of Exposing Porn Exploitation?" and "The Truth About the Biggest U.S. Sex Trafficking Story of the Year".Brown is a frequent commenter on panels, podcasts, radio, and television. She has debated sex work decriminalization at New York University and the Soho Forum; spoken before audiences at SXSW, the First Amendment Lawyer's Association meeting, the Sexual Freedom Summit, the Knight Foundation, the Mont Pelerin Society, George Mason University's Law & Economics Center, the 2022 Libertarian Party convention, FreedomFest, and numerous other places; and appeared on programs on NPR, C-SPAN, the BBC, Fox News, ESPN, and North Carolina Public Radio, among others.Prior to coming to Reason, Brown covered legal issues for the Daily Reporter in Columbus, Ohio; wrote about health and nutrition for Bustle and other women's websites; and served as an editor for AARP publications. She is a graduate of American University, where she earned a master's degree in public communication, and Ohio University, where she studied playwriting, English, and film. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband, sons, and two cats.-Peter Bernegger is an independent journalist and President of Election Watch, Inc. You can follow him on X @PeterBernegger. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Jim Daly is President of Focus on the Family and hosts its daily radio program, Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, heard by over 6 million weekly listeners on nearly 2,000 radio stations across the U.S. The show has been honored as Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). In March, Jim celebrated his 35th anniversary with the ministry. Jim's past awards include: World Children's Center Humanitarian Award (2008), the Children's Hunger Fund Children's Champion Award (2009), and the HomeWord Family Ministry Award (2010). Newsweek named him one of the Top 10 next-generation evangelical leaders of influence.  On today's show, Jim and Brad discuss their personal experiences with childhood trauma and emotional triggers in marriage, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing these experiences to avoid letting them define one's identity or future. They also discussed strategies for transitioning leadership in various contexts, highlighting the importance of humility, vulnerability, and generosity. Both speakers emphasized the need for emotional vulnerability and healthier ways to handle triggers in marriage, citing statistics on the benefits of a stable home environment. “God's given us these mechanisms to deal with tough stuff.” - Jim Daly “You can't just say it once and assume it's understood and done.” - Jim Daly  “Amplify the good things and correct the bad things.” -  Jim Daly This Week on The Wow Factor: Jim shares details about growing up in Southern California and experiencing family trauma as a child Jim's initial role at Focus working with donors and using his language skills to help build the international outreach  Some of the traits of founders, such as tenacity, detail orientation, and control that, can make leadership transitions difficult The importance of communication, inviting challenging feedback, and checking ego as a leader Jim's reflections on learning emotional vulnerability in his marriage Why humility is the thing that allows you to get through this life  Jim shares details on Focus' strategic areas, including helping people coming to Christ and building the marriage ministry Hope Restored to help couples stay together Focus' goals around reducing Christian divorce rates and expanding their marriage recovery programs Other areas that Focus is concentrating on including parenting resources and advocating for life and mothers in crisis pregnancies Jim Daly's Words of Wisdom: It is critically important in leadership to know who you are, then live that meaning, amplify the good things, and correct the bad things.  Connect with Jim Daly:  Focus on the Family Website  Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter  

Is the former Chairman of Silver Fern Farms and the current Chair of Farmlands. We talk about the state of NZ agriculture and pay tribute to the late Dr Warren Parker who was recognised  with the 2024 Champion Award at the Primary Industries Awards last night in Wellington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1194, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: And The Award Goes To... 1: This nutty comic won a 1996 National Society of Film Critics award for his role as "The Nutty Professor". Eddie Murphy. 2: Barbara Walters' "20/20" co-host, in 1998 he was awarded the Children's Champion Award from UNICEF. Hugh Downs. 3: While president of the Philippines, she received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. Corazon Aquino. 4: Category for which James Tobin, Gary Becker and Milton Friedman all won Nobel Prizes. Economics. 5: This Spanish cellist was among the first recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Pablo Casals. Round 2. Category: The Old Testament 1: Potiphar's wife tries to seduce this dream translator, who resists and ends up being sent to jail. Joseph. 2: Recipient of God's bad news "Thou shalt see the land before thee; but thou shalt not go thither". Moses. 3: One lie he told was "If they bind me with 7 green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak". Samson. 4: He interpreted the "handwriting on the wall" for Belshazzar. Daniel. 5: In Exodus 21, 2 of the 4 body parts that follow "Thou shalt give life for life...". (2 of) an eye, a tooth, a hand and a foot. Round 3. Category: 20Th C. Quotes 1: A remark attributed to Eldridge Cleaver states, "You're either part of the solution or part of" this. the problem. 2: In a 1969 speech, he was 1st to refer to "The Great Silent Majority". Richard Nixon. 3: This clergyman wrote from a Birmingham jail, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere". Martin Luther King, Jr.. 4: Establishing scholarships in his will he said, "Educational relations make the strongest tie". Cecil Rhodes. 5: This famed WWII correspondent stated, "I write from the worm's-eye point of view". Ernie Pyle. Round 4. Category: Let'S Go For A Spin. With Spin in quotes 1: "Melrose Place" was one for "Beverly Hills 90210". a spin-off. 2: Here are the rules: if the soda container stops rotating and faces you, it's time to pucker up. spin the bottle. 3: It can be a yarn maker, or a woman who never married. a spinster. 4: It's the rotating skid of a car losing control. a spinout. 5: The bowman on a yacht is there to set this sail. a spinnaker. Round 5. Category: Tools Of The Kitchen 1: Different types of these can remove hot stuff from the oven or catch baseballs. a mitt. 2: A pair of hinged metal griddles with a honeycombed interior make up one of these. a waffle iron. 3: Both a product such as Adolph's and a kitchen tool have this name, referring to what they do to meat. a tenderizer. 4: You'll be draining without straining using a Williams-Sonoma one of these holey items. a colander. 5: The name of this perforated pasta prep bowl is from the Latin for "strain". a colander. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

"There's no Men in IR Section, because they don't ... need it. Someday we're not going to need a Women in IR Section, but we do now. And it's great that it's there, and it's great that it's evolving." —Meridith J. Englander, MD, FSIR, 2020 WIR ChampionHost Aneesa Majid, MD, FSIR, speaks with Women in Interventional Radiology (WIR) Champion Award recipients Meridith J. Englander, MD, FSIR, Kari J. Nelson, MD, FSIR, Shellie C. Josephs, MD, FSIR, and Janice M. Newsome, MD, FSIR, about the history of the section, the importance of mentorship, and more. Related resources:Learn more about the presentation of the 2024 WIR Champion Award to Janice M. Newsome, MD, FSIR, at the Women in IR InspIRed Lecture and Luncheon on Monday, March 25, 12 noon–1 p.m. MT (separate registration required) at the SIR 2024 Annual Scientific MeetingRead articles about the previous winners:Meridith J. Englander, MD, FSIRKari J. Nelson, MD, FSIRShellie C. Josephs, MD, FSIRWatch the SIR Today website, sirtoday.org, for an interview with Dr. Newsome and more content covering the SIR 2024 Annual Scientific MeetingContact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

June 10, 2021 - Brennan Seehafer, 2019 Coolest Coast Champion Award Winner

Tune in to this week's episode of Mike Greene's Success is a System for Part 2 of our chat with Julie Spence! Our guest, Julie Spence, a retired British police officer and fervent activist, served as Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire Constabulary, championing fairer funding amid migration challenges. Beyond policing, she's a pivotal advocate for gender equality and community-oriented policing. Honoured with the 2006 Champion Award, she now chairs Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Police Mutual, and holds the role of Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire since 2017. Explore Julie Spence's impactful journey from law enforcement to leadership. https://www.tiktok.com/@sias_business_mentoring https://www.instagram.com/mikegreene_success_is_a_system/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegreenemg/

Thanks for tuning into this weeks episode of Success is a System with Mike Greene. This weeks guest is Julie Spence, a retired British police officer and a passionate activist. Serving as the Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire Constabulary from December 2005 to September 2010, she became a headline maker by advocating for fairer funding amidst the increasing challenges of migration and immigration in Cambridgeshire. Julie Spence's influence extends beyond her law enforcement career. She's the former president of the British Association for Women in Policing, leaving an indelible mark on the path toward gender equality in the police force. As the ACPO lead on citizen focus issues, she displayed an unwavering dedication to community-oriented policing. Recognized for her exceptional commitment, Julie Spence was honoured with the Champion Award in 2006, a testament to her role as a gender champion and her remarkable achievements. Her journey of impact continues today. Currently, she holds the position of Chair for both the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and Police Mutual. Additionally, since her appointment in 2017, she's been serving as Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, a role that places her at the forefront of leadership in the region, leading the Lieutenancy of Cambridgeshire. In this succinct episode, we'll delve into Julie Spence's multifaceted journey – from her tenure in law enforcement, her pivotal advocacy for equality, to her current roles as a community leader and Chair. Stay tuned as we uncover the layers of Julie Spence's impactful life.

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Maria Putnam is originally from Bogota Columbia and grew up there. She has had opportunities to study in places like Switzerland and France and finally ended up here in the United States where she did her college studies. While in college she met her significant other who became her husband. Now, long after college, she and her husband have two children and live in Colorado.   Maria says she always has been surrounded by people different than she. She has always been interested in embracing different kinds of persons which lead her to working in education. She will tell us all about that as you will hear. After obtaining her Master's degree she oversaw the International Studies program for the Denver public school system.   As often happens on Unstoppable Mindset, when we talk about the subjects of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion we do talk about how persons with disabilities are left out of Diversity conversations. Maria rightly says that this happens due to a lack of education about disabilities. I think you will appreciate what she has to say. You also will see how her DEI Leadership Institute helps to improve the education of all of us concerning true Inclusion.   One final comment is in order. We have had a number of guests who discuss the concepts around DEI. This is, I believe, our third in a row. Rest assured that this is a coincidence. Many who ask to come on Unstoppable Mindset do happen, in one way or another, to be involved or interested in the concepts about Inclusion and Diversity. These conversations are relevant and, like you, I get to hear many different thoughts and points of view. What a great learning experience for all!   About the Guest:     Maria Putnam – Co-Founder and Director, DEI Leadership Institute Maria Putnam has experienced the achievement of business success through deep connection with people and cultures. She has more than 20 years of experience supporting effective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She holds a master's degree in Community Education and a Principal license from the Department of Education from the State of Colorado. She has led inclusive practices for hiring committees, organized global leadership conferences and guided major corporate clients (Comcast, Cisco, Ericsson, Coors, Starz Entertainment) with DEI marketing strategies and campaign execution in reaching target markets in Hispanic, African American, and Asian communities. Maria has developed leaders in global international studies programs and supported the career growth of minority candidates in teaching, social services, and administrative leadership for Denver Public Schools in partnership with the International School Network and the Asian society. Maria has also built a strong network in the business community and partnerships with not for profit and social service organizations. She is fully bilingual and multicultural. Maria is a frequent conference speaker and has served on multiple boards including the Global Chamber where she has been a global advisor since 2015. She also serves as the DEI advisor to the City of Denver Global Landing Pad, a business acceleration program that seeks to assist foreign companies to validate their fit with the US market and explore opportunities in Denver.  Maria's work has been recognized and published by the national and international media. In 2019 she was the recipient of the Champion Award for leadership in the Global Chamber and her activities associated with immigrant businesswomen in Denver were the subject of a feature article in the Denver Business Journal.   Ways to connect with Maria:   e-mail: mariaputnam@leaddei.com website: www.leaddei.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maria-putnam-17b60ba7     About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes   Michael Hingson  00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson  01:20 Welcome to another episode of unstoppable mindset. Thanks for joining us, we really appreciate you being here. Hope you enjoy our talk today with Maria Putnam, who is a co founder of the DEI Leadership Institute. Among other things, she's got a lot of awards and different kinds of things that she can can tell us about. And so I'm not going to give it all away because it's more fun to let her tell her story. So Maria, welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Maria Putnam  01:54 Thank you so much, Michael, thank you for this opportunity.   Michael Hingson  01:57 And and how goes it in Denver today. November   Maria Putnam  02:01 we have a storm. You know, it's storm a last night so it's been it's snowing, so it's cold right now.   Michael Hingson  02:11 Well, we have cold weather, but we don't have a storm here in Victorville. But the weather is still cold. So we cope. Well tell us a little bit about you kind of growing up and how you started out and all that I always like to start at the beginning as they say   Maria Putnam  02:26 Perfect. Well, I am from Bogota, Colombia. I grew up in Bogota and love my city had the opportunity to actually study overseas since for my high school, I actually traveled even Switzerland and then in France and actually ended up here in the United States. Then I saw I, I did all my education here in the states in I have been always passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. I think that early in my years when I had I was surrounded by by students, my classmates from all over the world. It was my first introduction to to the i in the best way. So yeah, and I have been doing diversity, equity and inclusion for the last 20 years.   Michael Hingson  03:25 So you did college and so on in the United States. Did you go to college? Yes, I   Maria Putnam  03:29 went to college. I did my master's in education. I got a principle license. I've been in education for a while. And yes, so all my education has been in the United States.   Michael Hingson  03:46 Wow. So what did your parents think about all this traveling and so on? Or did they encourage it and support it and all that and how do they help in the process?   Maria Putnam  03:56 Oh, yeah, well, yeah, yeah. They always help me and support me especially my mom she she has been my my hero my whole life. So yeah, they always support me and I am the only one from my family who actually decide to leave a bra. My my brothers and sisters they think is travel and they may we study a year and they go back but nobody has really moved out of the country.   Michael Hingson  04:28 Well, they they obviously enjoy yes there.   Maria Putnam  04:31 Yes, very much so they love Colombia. They they do love Bogota.   Michael Hingson  04:37 It's a it's a pretty big city, isn't it?   Maria Putnam  04:39 Oh, yes. Bogota is a big city, very metropolitan. We have all kinds of businesses there. And yeah, it's a it's a really big city. Yeah.   Michael Hingson  04:54 What's what's the population do you know?   Maria Putnam  04:57 I don't know what is the population by I will find out for you. I have not, but I know I   Michael Hingson  05:03 know have big city. Yeah. I've been curious. Yeah. Well, I knew that it was a pretty large city. And it's definitely metropolitan is as big cities are. And but but she moved to the US what made you want to stay here as opposed to going back there like all your siblings?   Maria Putnam  05:18 Well, I came to school here. I mean, I did my education here. So one thing leads to the other. And when you are an international student, what I didn't know is that they give you like a green card for two years with some, somehow some way that the system kind of Recompense give you kind of break, because when you are an international student, you are not allowed to work. Or to I mean, you're supposed to have all the funding to come to study here. But when you finished actually, immigration gives you like a working permit. So you know, I got that and I started working in one thing led to the other I actually made my husband in, in college in so yeah, and then we decided to stay here we thought about going back to Colombia, and then that never happened. And I mean, like, go and move back to Colombia. And then it happened. And so I established myself here. That's been I have two kids, and they are from here. And it's hard when you have kids here. Really go back and you know, and just leave them here I am fro I am so a Colombian mom in that regard.   Michael Hingson  06:44 So are you still a Colombian citizen or a US citizen? Or do you do both? Or what? Oh, I have to citizen. Okay, that makes it easier to work, doesn't it? Oh, yes, it   Maria Putnam  06:55 does. Yeah. Because I yeah, I Yeah. Columbia allowed double, you know, to have another citizen chip. And so we have I have both.   Michael Hingson  07:07 How old are the children?   Maria Putnam  07:10 My daughter is actually very, and my son is almost 19 is going to be in an M in a month. Yeah.   Michael Hingson  07:20 So have they been to Colombia yet? Oh, yes. Okay.   Maria Putnam  07:24 Yes, yes, yes, they have been in Colombia. And I always try to take them for summer rakes and Christmas times. So yeah.   Michael Hingson  07:37 What was your master's degree in?   Maria Putnam  07:40 It was in community education,   Michael Hingson  07:43 which, of course, means that it's a great way to understand why you got involved in one way or another and the whole concept of diversity, equity and inclusion.   Maria Putnam  07:54 Yes, absolutely. And I had the opportunity to do my master, and Vermont, in Ghana College in I really liked that I was able actually to do it there. Because the people who actually go to that school are very progressive, as people who's really making a difference in the world. I think that was one of the best decisions I made was to go to Ghana college.   Michael Hingson  08:28 So when that was over, and you had your master's degree, what did you then go off and do with that?   Maria Putnam  08:34 Oh, I was working with a location at that point. So I The good thing is I was able to apply, I was doing, I was actually overseeing the International Studies program at the Denver Public School is one of the biggest largest school districts in the United States also. So I was overseeing the International Studies program. And actually, my thesis at that time was basing inclusive leadership. So it was really good to develop a program that actually gotta apply in the district at that time.   Michael Hingson  09:13 Uh huh. Yeah. What? So what was the basic premise or the conclusion? Well, in the conclusion of your thesis,   Maria Putnam  09:23 it was more into the emigrants and how, how we can Oh, he was a whole campaign in educating, educating leaders to communicate, to have a more effective communication with immigrant communities, and was all based in education equate educating the leaders so they can have a bigger impact. And in communicating with the immigrants, not only the students but also the parents   Michael Hingson  10:00 And what has happened with that? I mean, obviously, you had some ideas and thoughts as to what that should look like and how to help in educating and getting people to be more accepting. How does all that work? Well,   Maria Putnam  10:15 I think the key is, I think it has to be with redesigned the communication systems and institutions. So they have a bigger impact, such as I think that, you know, the school districts they have, they have layers of who do you know, the people who's in the central office and the people who is down in the school settings. But I think they established recruitment and start with, I mean, it started with recruiting the right leaders, the leaders, who are actually well equipped to lead with the with diversity, equity and inclusion, and how that actually goes through the school settings, and how we communicate with those leaders in the school settings, and how we help them to, to obtain all the tools. So they can, they can communicate better with teachers in the how they can communicate better with the students and how they communicate better with the community.   Michael Hingson  11:24 So what's an ideal person who you would like to see recruited for leadership positions in a school district, whether it's the superintendent or some of the other decision makers?   Maria Putnam  11:36 Oh, well, I have met wonderful principals who I think they will do a really good job as a superintendent, I think that as as a as a deposition of superintendent, that person should have been, they must have an experience in the classroom, for example, I'm talking about yesterday, because they will understand better or in a school setting, so they will have a much better understanding. Because it's all about the kids. I usually say, we all, we all have one purpose, and it's the well being of the kids. And but the kids, you know, when the kids they require the parents require the teachers require. I mean, it's a whole team that actually is helping every single child.   Michael Hingson  12:35 Yeah, it has to be more about a team than one person that the world has. Well, has, I really should learn that it's all about being part of a team. And listening to the whole team. It would seem to me, Yep,   Maria Putnam  12:50 yeah. No, I always, I always say take takes a village.   Michael Hingson  12:55 Yeah, it does take a village. Yes, yes, yes. It, the whole issue of diversity and so on, has been an interesting one. We've talked about it a number of times on this podcast, I don't know how many of our episodes you've listened to. But one of the things that I always talk about with diversity when the subject arises is the problem with diversity is it leaves out disabilities, when you ask people about diversity, they talk about culture, they talk about race, or gender, or sexual orientation, and so on. And disabilities aren't included in the conversation. Now I recognize that people have levels of expertise about their particular area of diversity. But the problem is that we leave some things out. Inclusion, we shouldn't leave anyone out. Because either you are inclusive, or you're not, you can't be partially inclusive, or, Oh, well, we do include people from foreign countries, or we include people who are black, but that doesn't include everyone. How do we change that?   Maria Putnam  14:08 Well, here's again, to someone who don't see it a different way than implication, I think we should put more in education. I think education is the key. I think that that will be from my perspective, the solution to any problem is to really provide more education all the way around, and you're absolutely right. I have here comments about disability disabilities, where people say I didn't know. Yeah, civilities was a DI, problem, or di including the DI I have here think so. I think that goes back to the roots that goes back to education, how much education are we giving? Or we are offering in the curriculum to begin with? You know? Yes, in a school settings we do we know, we have all the program for IP, you know, and those numbers are really going higher and higher. But also in the, in the, in the workforce, and the workforce. I mean, if you really look at the statistics, and the studies, a lot of people is afraid to talk about any disability because they are afraid to be rejected, to don't be to be fired, too. So there is there is that is a big proportion of okay, how we can deal with, with education, you know, in how we can incorporate education everywhere. That's why, for example, that was that was my, my inspiration to create in the DI Leadership Institute. And it was that people to educate themselves. So in that way, every leader can make better decision they are equipped with, with better tools.   Michael Hingson  16:28 Well, tell us if you would more about the DEI Institute, what it is and how it's set up what it teaches and so on, if you would,   Maria Putnam  16:37 oh, absolutely. So, the DI Leadership Institute is designed to, to help leaders to obtain the history to obtain all the education and history in data and how to measure results in in to really understand what is what is the i di is a big broad topic is a huge topic is now something that is, I always say a certification is it's Yeah, to give you a lot of a lot of knowledge about every single subject. But it's a big umbrella topic you can spend many, many years I mean, the more honestly, the more I know about the AI, the more I know that I have much more to learn, right? I mean, I when somebody come across to me and say I'm an expert, then the I will always say well, I don't know if we can ever be an expert in this area, because it's so deep and I have so much respect for the topic and for the subject of di so I'm going back to your question. The Di Di certification program is called the master Certification Program is a is an online self paced. Advisor provided program is in last six to eight weeks. And they have an advisor the whole time and the students they have to develop a project for chain. So they have to apply what they are learning in the program. This is not a checkbox certification. So that's that, that was the, my, my mission with this certification program was to really help those leaders to learn.   Michael Hingson  18:46 So, so how do you do that what what do you teach? Or how do you help them to self discover the idea of becoming a person who is more open to things that are different or becoming more inclusive?   Maria Putnam  19:03 Yeah, well, the program itself is designed in three entry levels and every level has between four to six modules. So, in every module, they they have to they have to well they start doing the project for chain. So when they start the program, I meet with the students and we talk about the expectations through the program. And when they finish the level, the first level they meet with me they by that time they have already identified a gap in their workforce, the workplace with that they can they can apply the DI any area where they feel like they want to they want to apply so so they have to self check themselves. The program is designed for them to check their knowledge self check the knowledge and then they have to develop they have to in the second in the second I'm level they have to send a draft with the their project for chain. And we we work on it, I mean the student, we are in communication with students all the time. So I am a communication asking questions, what about this? What about that, because sometimes they they don't know how to break it down, or they don't know how to just get the concept and in creating a solution for the gap that they are, they have identifying their companies. So, so they develop the whole the whole project four chain, and at the end, they have to submit the final and the final have to meet some requirements. So they have to know how to, you know, the timeline, launching the program, who who will be the people that will be supporting the everything that they have a project for chart project. And so I work with them, and I help them to identify, and sometimes they don't know, is depends, sometimes they already have identified exactly what they want to do. So I help them through the project for chain so they can finish the program with something that they can apply. And they right now actually, I have a group of people who have graduated and we meet once a month. And they it's amazing. They they launched their they launched their product for chain and is huge. I mean, they are really making a difference in their companies.   Michael Hingson  21:39 So what kinds of projects or, or programs have people started within their companies then being with the with the Institute?   Maria Putnam  21:49 Yes, actually, they have created, they have worked with the I have things one, for example, who's in the recruitment and the HR. So they have review all the recruitment, in more for retention, also. So they create a whole program with a DI perspective with the inclusive vocabulary. That's one I have another one who actually create a community at the AI community in the company. In they have 15 people in they are really and those 15 people belong, they come from different department. So they have the DI voice. And they meet with HR department, and they made with the CEO, and they meet in today they are really proactive on the DI they are the voice. I have another my students who actually, at the time that she took the certification, they they were they were a new company, but the company that she was working, so she presented her project. And that led to a whole department of the AI. So they have people in the department right now. And and they are creating the company somehow have clients so they are creating more inclusive communications all the way around. So they are making sure that has an inclusive communication system.   Michael Hingson  23:29 So when the program do you talk about different kinds of areas of difference, whether it be race, or gender, and so on, or I'm trying to understand a little bit more about exactly what you do. And of course, the question that comes to mind is and how do we make sure that disabilities become part of that conversation?   Maria Putnam  23:47 Yeah, well, the program itself. That's funny, because I will be actually talking about that next week. Yeah, the program itself is designed to cover all the areas, and one of them is disabilities. One of their sensibilities, that disability part actually. We talk a lot about the disabilities in with is with the HR, the people who's working in HR departments. And they, they are the ones who actually have talked the most about and they so that's, that's where we focus more is where are they? How the company is making sure that they their accommodations for all the disabilities.   Michael Hingson  24:40 And what what kind of discussions or conclusions do people have about that? Well, yeah, let me just ask that and then we can talk about it. But so what happens when that subject of like accommodations and so on comes up? Dealing with disabilities?   Maria Putnam  24:59 What Well, the first thing that happened, and I experience with HR especially is with HR more than anything, they usually say that they, they are doing everything. If they if they have an employee who requires specific accommodation, they, they, they do whatever is needed. But when we go, when we actually go down to talk about what kind of accommodations they have, specifically, I notice that they actually are aware, but they they actually, actually not too long ago, one of the companies actually, they did the whole investment in, there are some computer tests that people have to take. And they were not aware that there is no everybody can really go on the same read at the same level. So they actually invest in the programs to have actually people have a problem due to, you know, any disability, for reading, that they get an extra time. So, yeah. All people who actually English is not the first language, they also are accommodating a the testing.   Michael Hingson  26:25 But what about bringing someone into the company who can't even see the computer screen? And needs the accommodation of having what's called a screen reader or special software to to actually be able to know what's on the screen, much less? how accessible the program, the test is, for people with screen readers have? Have those kinds of discussions ever happened? Or is that something that could be brought to, to bear as far as educating people about those are just as valid of issues to deal with?   Maria Putnam  27:06 Yes, actually, that came up in one of our conversations. And the company, actually, who have two people, they say that they already have all the equipment because they were working from home. But companies right now more than ever, are really willing to invest in any technology to help their employees.   Michael Hingson  27:32 Yeah, it's, it's important, because a lot of times we hear, Oh, it's too expensive to go pay 500 or $1,000, to get a screen reader. For for someone, we just don't have that kind of budget, even though they spend a lot of other kinds of money for other people to make it possible for them to be happy and function at work. We could talk about computer monitors and and even turning on lights is an expensive proposition. But the fact is that, in my experience, as a society, we have not yet truly recognized that financing, what we need to do to be fully inclusive for persons with disabilities should be part of the cost of doing business that it tends to be more of a fight than it needs to be. And I think you're right, it's all about, or at least in large part about education to to change those attitudes. But there is a lot of fear that goes along with it as well.   Maria Putnam  28:47 Yeah, I agree with you. And I have seen a huge sweets after 2020. I think that companies were not that okay. Like you mentioned before putting their money on an investing in those employees who need who needed that specific accommodation. Now, they they are now they do it, the ones who are resisting or didn't see it. And and that's the conversation that I have with HR directors is the company now is very willing. And I think like I said, I think before 2020 You can you can easily hear those stories that it was too expensive. They didn't see the need or just the easy way was just not to hire the people.   Michael Hingson  29:38 Yeah. Yeah. And that that unfortunately is still all too often the case. COVID has caused us to operate in a more virtual environment. But I in listening to what you're saying. The other side of that is to just say well then You just work at home, because you've already got this at home, doesn't give people the opportunity to work in the office. And so there is still that part of it. And then there, there are also other issues like, what does a company do to make sure that its website is fully inclusive and accessible to all people. Today, still, about 98% of all websites are not inclusive. Even in the COVID era, the Kaiser Health Foundation did a study I think, in 2021. And they found and they looked at 94, different COVID websites that dealt with being able to register and go get vaccines or get COVID tests, and so on. And only 10 of the 94 had even done anything to make sure that their websites were accessible or inclusive to all. So the conversations are still not happening nearly like they really should. And kind of what I'm wondering is because it sounds to me, like the DEI leadership certification program would be a great place to have more conversations about some of that.   Maria Putnam  31:18 Yep, absolutely. And it is and open. I mean, when we are doing that, well, that's one of the reasons. And it's very successful during the project for chain, because they have to develop and then when you talk to leaders to kind of find out the ins and outs of what do they have in place and what they are missing. Like I said, in my experience after the 2020 companies are more open to invest. Of course, with the pandemic, also, a lot of people is working from home more than they were before the 2020. So so that, you know, the the overhead, the overhead, it's, it's better for companies because they don't have to spend in so many things. They don't have them, the cost of overhead is not as much as they used to. And, actually, and that goes with something else. And is that the power of inclusion. Okay, yeah, people is working in their home people, as you see in everything that they all they already have their screen reader, they have everything, but how are we including those employees? How are we making sure that those employees feel that they belong to the company they have? I mean, what are they doing? And that's something that I have in some conversation with, with, with leaders. So like, what are you guys doing to make sure that everybody, you know, is included and feel included? That is called different? You know, I think that is a difference between, you know, do you do all the inclusion You Do? Do? Do you take care of the communication, you do all these ins and outs corporate. But how is the next buyer housed is that people feeling that sense of belonging. So that's a huge part there. And I think that is very convenient to have people working from home. But I don't know. At the end, how that really is, is it's beneficial for people because we are people in we need that. That, you know, interaction with other people, knowing the screens is a whole different experience.   Michael Hingson  33:36 And maybe the way to look at it is we need sort of a combination of the two people do like to interact with other people. And there is a lot of value in doing that. But if COVID has taught us anything, I wonder if it is that it is also appropriate to let people spend some of their time working at home, in what's a more relaxed environment, so that they are able to not be distracted by so much interaction. But I think you're right, that having just totally one way or the other is really the issue that tends to be a problem. And that there's room for allowing people to interact and have time in the office but also maybe allowing people to be able to be more flexible and spend some time working virtually.   Maria Putnam  34:38 Yeah, yeah, I think that I think that the extremes are not that good. I think that's something in the middle to balance time working from home and time actually interacting with other human beings. Talking about that will lead me to think about mental health and mental health but also as a whole is is another new layer of the eye. Because the numbers and mental health issues actually were really high during the pandemic. And so we have to kind of have balance, we have to have balance. I think companies need to think about their well being, oh, the employees in? Yeah, so that's, yeah, I don't I don't think that we are not we have no machines, we are the people, we are no computers that we need to interact with people in? And yes, it's convenient. But as you know, Michael know, everything that is convenient. That's good for us.   Michael Hingson  35:46 Yes.   Maria Putnam  35:49 So, so I kind of question that. Now, my question that I asked myself some time, what is gonna I mean, a lot of real estate, the real estate, a lot of buildings, commercial buildings, you know, companies say No, I don't need that building now. Because everybody's working from home. So the question is, what is gonna happen? If, are we going back that people has to be working from the office all the time, and our company is ready for that? Because I've been that it's been it's been a big chain in the world with this doodle, commuting and not and working from home and they online. So and we have to think about with the DI land, how inclusive? Are we? How do you really have a sense of belonging when you just work from home, and you just see all your co workers in meetings and through that computer screen? Because you connect with the people and but that doesn't mean that you develop a relationship with people, when you work in person, you have more opportunities to develop those relationships to have conversations outside the meetings.   Michael Hingson  37:11 So what's the solution?   Maria Putnam  37:14 I will think that the solution is to call half and half. I think that i i I talked to someone not too long ago, that was last last week. And they were saying that they were required to be three days in the office. And then they will work two days from from home, which I seen that will read that right there, I think will be good for for people thinking about the you know, mental health and in being feeling included, included. Having the feeling of belonging. That's what I think now, if we go more into being one working from home and our communication, our connections is through online meetings. Well, I think that the companies need to put an extra effort on how to make people feel included, and how to how to get and how to do work with so many other leaders.   Michael Hingson  38:26 Should companies sponsor more social events for their employees after hours, and so on? Was that one way to do it? I do agree with you. As far as the concept of a hybrid or working some from home. And some in the office, I have a niece who works at a job where she's required to be at the company, so many days a month, and I don't even know what it is. But the rest of the time. She does work from home, which helps her because she has a son who has a seizure condition. And on the days that she goes into the office, he is really home alone. So there are some cameras and she can help keep an eye on him. And he's had some seizures when she's not at home. They haven't been too serious. But still, she likes the ability to have a somewhat flexible work schedule. And she knows what days she has to be in the office but she also knows what day she can be home and she can plan accordingly. And she would say that it does make her life a lot better that she can be around her son a good part of the time and her husband works at a job where he has to be at his workplace all day he and every day he works for an aircraft an airline actually, and he's involved out and being in mechanic or supervising mechanics, for repairing airplanes, and so on. So it's kind of hard to do that remotely. But she takes on the responsibility of working with her son, a lot more than than he does, although in the weekend on the weekends, then he he helps. But she likes the fact that she has the ability sometimes to be at home. And only sometimes she has to be in the office, and she does establish relationships with people through that hybrid environment. But it does bring up the point, should companies do more to create maybe some other opportunities for people outside of just the regular workplace to get together and socialize? Or maybe after, after work parties or something? What? What do you think about that conceptually,   Maria Putnam  40:56 I really like that idea. I think that they should be mandatory, because otherwise people don't do a little more like a requirement that they do. Part of part of the, you know, the agreement, when they sign a contract with the companies that they will attend, let's say from 10, at least five of the require meeting. So here's so that will be that will be a good solution. People who have families, it's hard for them sometimes to take time away from their kids. And from there. So we have to be also be conscious about it. Because I mean, let's say well, okay, Saturday activity, Saturdays are, you know, taking the kids to soccer rather than so their family days? So I think it's working perhaps. Well, and another thing that I was thinking when you were talking about the example that you were given is a lot of the people who's working in companies, they're not even in the same state. Yeah. I know, people who actually is in Colorado, working by their companies in New York and San Francisco. So yeah, how to make that happen? Because if everybody's in the same city, okay, perfect. So it's a little bit tricky, but but I think will be so beneficial. In I think that it will be it will be, it will help tremendously. I mean, some people have families, but some people don't have anybody, and that people who don't have anybody, it's hard. Sometimes. The workplace is the only place where they see people. Yeah. Otherwise they're at home by themselves the whole time.   Michael Hingson  42:48 It becomes their family. Exactly.   Maria Putnam  42:51 Exactly. Exactly. So yeah, I think that we're thinking about the eye and thinking about mental health. And there is a balance there that I I hope that it, you know, we are leading into that we are leading to be more conscious. That's the word consciousness.   Michael Hingson  43:12 How many people have gone through the DEI Leadership Institute and graduated?   Maria Putnam  43:18 We have about, like, 120 people right now.   Michael Hingson  43:23 Uh huh. When did it when did the institute start?   Maria Putnam  43:27 officially start in 2020? Even Yeah, 2020. We started with the certifications.   Michael Hingson  43:34 Did you start because of COVID? Or was that just a coincidence?   Maria Putnam  43:38 It was a coincidence. That's funny, because they sleep was the sign to be in person. We were actually we were not that we make a switch because we were already doing some in person trainings like the whole program, we have a place where the people were going and in the specific amount of hours in studying so we have to chain the whole model to do it online. The nice thing is the two before 2020 did not start online. It was in person and it was here in the in Denver, Colorado.   Michael Hingson  44:20 So with it opening to being a virtual program. Have you found that that has opened the opportunity to bring people in a lot more from other states or even other countries?   Maria Putnam  44:33 Oh, yes. Very much so. And very interesting. We have we have actually a few from London. We have from India. Canada. So yeah, not only from the States. So yeah, I think that and I really liked that idea of Ah, I think that the internet, the technology has really help a lot with education. And we can reach to people that we weren't able to reach before. So I think that they're online, and then the model, the model is really high, it's really good because people can have the mean, everybody had jobs, and they can accommodate eight hours a week to study in their own spare of time. So when they have time, they accommodate their schedule. And so it's very convenient. And I think that we are going that direction, because that made me think about education, because a lot of people is studying more online right now, taking classes online that go into a physical building.   Michael Hingson  45:57 And if they've come to the institute, they're more motivated to do it, because they're obviously paying for it, or somebody's paying for it. So there's a little bit more incentive in their minds to actually do the studying and do the work.   Maria Putnam  46:10 Yep, yep. Yep. Yep. Yeah. And, but   Michael Hingson  46:15 because I'm thinking about schools, you know, we read all the time about how students Elementary in high schools and so on, have not necessarily kept up and they're, they're at a lower level than they were pre COVID. But it makes you wonder, Where is the incentive on their part, or on the part of their parents to really help them understand the value of doing it remotely? And I understand that, especially with children, there can be a lot of attention issues that that don't help. But so the the incentive isn't there, in the same way that there is for somebody who makes the conscious decision to do something like attend the institute?   Maria Putnam  47:03 Yes, absolutely. Yeah, that's a that's there and really help with the program actually really helps to have an advisor because the advisor is right there actually checking on you check in on Okay, how are we doing? Do you have any questions that you want to so sometimes that to have that is not only the program that you just signed in and when your time is up, you are not allowed to get into the program? You are not allowed? Well, I mean, if there is there is there is programs where you buy the program, and you do you have a specific time, let's say one month, and you don't you you sign in or out in you, you perhaps did your time is up in you try to get in, you're already out because your time is expiring. So nobody really cares, did you really get information or no nobody cares. So do the easy to test completely different because you have an advisor who actually is checking on you is like okay, do you need any help? That is any question because we can see if the person where is the person in the process of their assignments or everything that he they have to do so. So they are not alone? They Yes, the pen the money that they pay. But also there is someone working with them.   Michael Hingson  48:36 And people can somewhat work at their own pace. So they may not complete it in exactly eight weeks.   Maria Putnam  48:42 Yes, they are. We have we have students as well life happened, like happen or holidays happen, you know, and and so people ask for more time. And yeah, we give them more time in the areas that they really finish with something that they can they can use. So yes, they Yeah, it's yeah, sometimes it's you know, we send messages in a you know, did you know you're about to have a week's let me know. I mean, and they usually go okay, now I have been busy now. I will do these and so we accommodate the people so they can finish the program? Yeah.   Michael Hingson  49:26 So tell me once the program is over the DEI Institute leadership program is over for someone they've graduated, then what happens with them?   Maria Putnam  49:35 Well, then they are automatically invited, and part of the network of people who has graduate so we meet once a month is a DEA Master Practitioner Network. And they have the opportunity to meet other people to learn what they do and to support each other And we keep learning that it's actually a really good learning dynamic that we have in that group. And also, once a year, we have the DI Leadership Conference. So they are invited to showcase their product for chain and to keep making connections. So, I mean, the certification is the first step, because they keep learning.   Michael Hingson  50:30 And so, have you had one of those programs where everyone gets together yet?   Maria Putnam  50:36 You're Yes, yes, we have. We have the network, and everybody really loved the network, because because the I could be, especially when you are trying to make a difference in companies, sometimes it could be a very lonely place. So it's really good to connect with other people who are, you know, working in the same direction with the AI, and having people to support each other, and to can have a sense of community. So that's very, that's very important, plus, you know, asking questions, things that are happening in their in their workplaces, and they come up with questions, so everybody gets to get to support each other.   Michael Hingson  51:28 Have you had the conference yet? For 2023? Where you get everyone together?   Maria Putnam  51:33 No. 2023 The conference is gonna be in August. So we will have that one. Well,   Michael Hingson  51:42 what have you learned since you started the institute? What? What kinds of discoveries have you may personally?   Maria Putnam  51:52 I have more respect. Now, more than ever, about DEI ? I have. I have learned that we have to take the DEI very seriously. And that's that's it, we had to walk our talk? And da,   Michael Hingson  52:18 where do you think that dei is falling short the most? Or what would you like to see change in terms of all of our observations and thoughts about dei   Maria Putnam  52:29 recruitment? I think their recruitment. In and I think HR, I would like to see more accountability in HR departments, the HR industry to the process of hiring, and the systems of retention. That's where I think we need to, we need to work more hiring the right people, helping the right people to to educate themselves. So yeah, I would like to see more, more the AI in the HR industry,   Michael Hingson  53:18 in the HR industry. How do we make that happen?   Maria Putnam  53:24 education, awareness, consciousness, I think that conscious leaders can really make a difference. If I am the CEO of my company, I want to make sure that my HR really has everything that they need to have in the operate and they weren't they walk the talk. I was reading an article not too long ago about how actually even changing the language of how to recruit people will actually attract better candidates. And, yeah, I think that when we communicate with human beings, we get better results.   Michael Hingson  54:05 Do we need to change some of the the language around the whole concept of diversity and inclusion or like when I talk about disabilities, some of the language needs to change around that?   Maria Putnam  54:18 Well, yeah, that's big part of the communication aspect. You know, I think that I mean, with less talk about loss, you know, that is, we have new laws coming every year. And with that, you know, the language change also. So it's all about communication, Michael.   Michael Hingson  54:41 Yeah. One of the things that I say is disability does not mean a lack of ability. And I think too many people still think that oh, disability means you're just not as able and when we deal with disabilities, I think we have to get over that disability does not mean a lack of ability. It's a characteristic and It is something that we should get used to, because everyone has some sort of a disability compared to other people, you know, from my perspective, you have a disability because you need light in order to function, you could probably learn well, you could probably all you could learn to deal with the world without light. But that's not what you do. And we have enough lights to allow you to be able to function pretty much all the time. But it doesn't mean that your disability of being like dependent has truly gone away, be it it's just that it gets covered up. Because there are a whole lot more people that need light than those of us who don't. And the result is that it gets pretty well covered up. But unfortunately, we haven't truly gotten to the point of accepting that disability, as some of us are classified as having me doesn't doesn't mean a lack of ability. And so, again, it just seems to be that it's all part of, we really need to change the language. And we need to allow some of the terminology that we use to change to mean something different than we thought it did in the first place.   Maria Putnam  56:13 Oh, absolutely. I agree. 100% with you. Yep.   Michael Hingson  56:18 Well, if people want to reach out to you and learn about the DEI Leadership Institute, and if they want to talk with you, or whatever, how do they do that?   Maria Putnam  56:27 They can go to the website is, you know, it's www leaddei.com.   Michael Hingson  56:34 Leaddei L E A D D E I .com. Okay,   Maria Putnam  56:38 leaddei.com. A. Yeah, you know, all my contact information is there. I am also in LinkedIn, so they can find me, and I always, I am very good at getting back to people.   Michael Hingson  56:52 How do they find you on LinkedIn?   Maria Putnam  56:55 I'm Maria Putnam. And so that Dei Leadership Institute.   Michael Hingson  56:59 Can you spell Maria Putnam, please?   Maria Putnam  57:01 Yes, M A R I A P U T N A M  Maria Putnam.   Michael Hingson  57:10 On LinkedIn? Yes. Well, great. This has been fascinating. And I know I do tend to talk about disabilities because it's what gets left out. But I really appreciate the insights that you brought to all of it today. And that we had a chance to really discuss it. Because I think it makes perfect sense to deal with all of this. And so I want to thank you very much for being here. And hopefully we can do more of this in the future. If you'd like to come back, we'd love to have you if you can think of other people who should come on our podcast, I hope that you will get us together because we're always looking for guests. And for you listening out there the same thing. We're always looking for podcast guests, so please let us know. You can reach me Michael Hingson at Michaelhi at accessibe  A C C E S S I B E.com. Or go to our podcast page www dot Michael hingson h i n g s o n.com/podcast. And wherever you're listening, please give us a five star review. We really appreciate you doing that. And we hope that you'll tell us what you thought of Maria has insights and so on today, but again, Maria one last time. I really appreciate you being here. And thank you very much for your time today.   Maria Putnam  58:25 Thank you so much, Michael. Really great. Thank you for this opportunity.   Michael Hingson  58:36 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. 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Allegion's Senior Director, Software Product Delivery, IT Americas Bruce Tansy sits down with Inside Indiana Business's Gerry Dick to discuss winning the Mission41k Talent Award.A cross-sector panel of judges reviewed the nominations and data for six extraordinary companies that answered TechPoint's call to action for companies across all sectors to innovate and adopt leading strategies to inclusively grow Indiana's tech and tech-enabled workforce by 41,000 net new workers by 2030. Allegion, a global provider of security products for homes and businesses, stood out from its peers for the breadth, depth, and commitment to Mission41K's goals and strategies.

Michelle Abraham Hosts the Blissful Parenting Podcast, PodapaloozaEvent Podcast, and The Amplifyou Podcast. Michelle's business Amplifyou Podcasting Inc. helps Entrepreneurs increase their revenue and Amplify their expertise through the power of podcasting all while making a big impact. Michelle was Voted #16 the last two years on Podcast Magazine's list of the top 50 Moms in Podcasting, she was also awarded Entrepreneur of the Year and nominated for People's Choice Award & Champion Award by Business from the Heart 2020- 2022 and Women of Influence from RBC 2022. Michelle's Agency Amplifyou has launched over 300 podcasts and her team publishes over 5000 episodes a year and is described by Shark Tank alumni Kevin Harrington as North America's top podcast management company. To learn more, go to https://www.amplifyounetwork.com/

In honour of Their Majesties' service to the country, The Coronation Champions Awards celebrate the work of 500 extraordinary volunteers across the UK. They're a great opportunity to recognise the outstanding volunteering effort of our amazing RNIB volunteers, and the nominations are open now! Joining Paulina Kuchorew to talk about the awards is Hollie Wilson RNIB's Volunteering Support Projects Manager. To nominate your RNIB volunteering hero visit: https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/  For help with your nomination email volunteering@rnib.org.uk or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Image shows the Coronation Champions Awards logo. Grey spotlights shine from all directions at a gold crown with 'Coronation Champions Awards 2023' written in three rows below.

In this podcast, I talk to Vijay Anand, Senior Vice President at Intuit, about his career path. In his role, Vijay engages with all global product development sites and guides them on the strategies for the future aimed at delivering Intuit's mission to power prosperity around the world. Vijay also leads Intuit's Tech Culture initiative with the objective of transforming Intuit into a world-class technology company and is the executive sponsor for the Women in Tech. During his 10-year tenure, Vijay is credited with building Intuit's India Development Center in Bangalore where over 1000+ talented employees deliver game-changing innovations across Quickbooks, TurboTax, and Mint and delight millions of customers around the world. Vijay has extended Intuit's global presence with a new global development center in Israel that is accelerating our journey on AI, Machine Learning, and Information Security. Back in 2010, Vijay created a set of tenets called the Global Engineering Principles based on his experiences building successful global product teams. These principles coupled with Vijay's servant leadership style of management have been the foundation for Intuit's success in attracting the best talent in the world's talent hotspots and keeping them highly engaged. As a result, Intuit is consistently ranked as one of India's Best Companies to Work For by the Great Place to Work Institute and The Economic Times including the #1 ranking in 2017. Intuit is also recognized as an industry leader in India when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion as well as the Most Innovative in the Industry. For his work at Intuit, Vijay received the Bill Campbell Coach's Award in 2017 and the CEO Leadership Award in 2013. Out and Equal recognized his championship of workplace equality with their Champion Award in 2014. Vijay was also invited to serve on AnitaB.org's US Board of Trustees in 2015. He serves on the board of technology startups and social ventures in India as well as in Silicon Valley and actively mentors (and is mentored by) entrepreneurs, women technologists, and next-gen talent. Prior to Intuit, Vijay built large R&D centers for Sun Microsystems and Oracle in India. Vijay was an entrepreneur for the first 14 years of his career in the US, first at Transarc (acquired by IBM in 1993) and later, NetDynamics (acquired by Sun Microsystems in 1998). At Sun, Vijay led the Application Server team and subsequently the e-commerce platform at iPlanet, a Sun-Netscape alliance. Vijay has a graduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India. I got to know Vijay at Sun Microsystems while he was running the large Sun India Research Center. I was building and running teams across multiple sites, with India being my largest. Vijay was always there, supporting me as needed and giving me feedback at each step along the way. I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast, I interview Vijay Anand, Senior Vice President responsible for Global Development Centers and based in Intuit's headquarters in Mountain View, California. In this role, Vijay engages with all global product development sites and guides them on the strategies for the future aimed at delivering Intuit's mission to power prosperity around the world. Vijay also leads Intuit's Tech Culture initiative with the objective of transforming Intuit into a world-class technology company and is the executive sponsor for the Women in Tech. During his 10-year tenure, Vijay is credited with building Intuit's India Development Center in Bangalore where over 1000+ talented employees deliver game-changing innovations across Quickbooks, TurboTax, and Mint and delight millions of customers around the world. Vijay has extended Intuit's global presence with a new global development center in Israel that is accelerating our journey on AI, Machine Learning, and Information Security. Back in 2010, Vijay created a set of tenets called the Global Engineering Principles based on his experiences building successful global product teams. These principles coupled with Vijay's servant leadership style of management have been the foundation for Intuit's success in attracting the best talent in the world's talent hotspots and keeping them highly engaged. As a result, Intuit is consistently ranked as one of India's Best Companies to Work For by the Great Place to Work Institute and The Economic Times including the #1 ranking in 2017. Intuit is also recognized as an industry leader in India when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion as well as the Most Innovative in the Industry. For his work at Intuit, Vijay received the Bill Campbell Coach's Award in 2017 and the CEO Leadership Award in 2013. Out and Equal recognized his championship of workplace equality with their Champion Award in 2014. Vijay was also invited to serve on AnitaB.org's US Board of Trustees in 2015. He serves on the board of technology startups and social ventures in India as well as in Silicon Valley and actively mentors (and is mentored by) entrepreneurs, women technologists, and next-gen talent. Prior to Intuit, Vijay built large R&D centers for Sun Microsystems and Oracle in India. Vijay was an entrepreneur for the first 14 years of his career in the US, first at Transarc (acquired by IBM in 1993) and later, NetDynamics (acquired by Sun Microsystems in 1998). At Sun, Vijay led the Application Server team and subsequently the e-commerce platform at iPlanet, a Sun-Netscape alliance. Vijay has a graduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India. I got to know Vijay at Sun Microsystems while he was running the large Sun India Research Center. I was building and running teams across multiple sites, with India being my largest. Vijay was always there, supporting me as needed and giving me feedback at each step along the way. I hope you enjoy!

Barbara Gaughen-Muller Interviews Dr. Ann Frisch, Rotarian, 2017 Rotary UN Peace Champion Award by Barbara Gaughen-Muller

Andy Fleischmann, Big Brothers Big Sisters. Re: The interview will center on September being Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and the 2022 Children's Champion Award we're presenting to State Senator Cathy Osten to mark the occasion.

Good morning dear friends! We're back with another great episode and the last of our Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award Winners! Today our guest is our friend Dee Srivastava, winner of the 2022 Chamber Champion Award and health insurance broker with Healthcare Solutions Team. Get ready for a great discussion! Here's the news: - The Fox Valley United Way is hosting a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, September 16th from 10 am to noon. This will take place at the Prisco Center, located at 150 W. Illinois ave in Aurora. Is your organization looking for volunteers? Well come out and meet some at this fantastic community event. To sign up visit the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16LH1y2mtSe1Rc5zaGETubz5zL3dY81YxWYod-tJTsa0/viewform?edit_requested=true - Saturday September 10th is the Kid's Expo, taking place at Phillips Park! This is hosted by Illinois House District 84 and will be held from 10 am to 1 pm. This is a free and fun event open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information call 630-585-1308. Bring the family out for a good time, we hope to see you there! - Friday August 12th there will be a great Back To School Health & Resource Fair at VNA Health Care 400 N. Highland avenue. Our friends of the Neighbor Project will be there as well. This will take place from 1 to 3 pm, sponsored by AETNA Better Health of Illinois! There will be resources of all kinds, health screenings and much more! For more information call (866) 329-4701 with any questions. This was a great conversation and we appreciate Dee and all she does. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on YouTube with this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #tuesday #healthcaresolutionsteam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

Award winning leader, Joy Barua, President & Chief Operating Office at Finance Insurance, Ltd. joins the Voice of Business podcast powered by ALTRES. Don't let his outgoing personality fool you, his heart for the community is his true secret to success. Learn how Joy finds meaning in all that he does and in every role from healthcare and community leadership to finance. His authenticity for caring for the people of Hawaii translates into how he treats his staff, clients and is his motivation for community service. “Service is not something you do after hours or on the side, it is a way of life. It gives me purpose.” Joy was named “2020 Business Leader of the Year” by Pacific Business News, which also recognized him for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts as a 2021 Business of Pride honoree. He was also first from Hawaii to be recognized nationally among “Top 100 under 50 Emerging Leaders” by Diversity MBA magazine. Locally, Hawaii Business magazine named him among “20 for the Next 20 – People to Watch.” He was commended by the State of Hawaii's House of Representatives as recipient of the “Champion Award” from Project Vision Hawaii and was honored with the “Corporate Social Responsibility Award” by Pacific Edge Magazine, which also featured him as an emerging leader in healthcare. He received Healthcare Association of Hawaii's “Advocacy Award” and “Public Health Award,” and the U.S. SBA's “Small Business Advocate of the Year” award. Additionally, he was recognized as “40 Under 40 – Hawaii's Best & Brightest Young Businesspeople” and “CFO of the Year” finalist by Pacific Business News. 

Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family and host of its daily radio broadcast, heard by more than 6 million listeners a week on nearly 2,000 radio stations across the U.S. The show has been honored as Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). In March 2022, he celebrated his 33rd anniversary with the ministry.Daly's personal journey from orphan to head of an international Christian organization dedicated to helping families thrive is a powerful story. Abandoned by his alcoholic father at age 5, he lost his mother to cancer four years later – a wound deepened when his grieving stepfather emptied the family home and left Daly, the youngest of five children, and his siblings to fend for themselves after their mother's funeral.Several tough years followed, including time in foster care, before Daly became a Christian in high school and found meaning, purpose and a sense of belonging. “I am living proof,” he wrote in his 2007 autobiography, “Finding Home,” “that no matter how torn up the road has already been, or how pothole-infested it may look ahead, nothing – nothing – is impossible for God.”Daly was named president of Focus on the Family in 2005. Under his leadership, the organization has taken on a major role nationally in encouraging and helping facilitate foster-care adoptions, earning recognition from the White House and Congress for its efforts. The ministry also has reinvigorated its traditional focus on helping couples build strong marriages and raise healthy, resilient kids.Daly started his career at Focus in 1989 as an assistant to the president, fostering relationships with the ministry's supporters. He was appointed international field director for Asia, Africa and Australia in 1992, and in 1997 was promoted to vice president of the International Division. In 2004, Daly was appointed chief operating officer, the role he held until he was handpicked by Focus on the Family founder Dr. James Dobson to be the group's president. Daly graduated from California State University, San Bernardino, in 1984 with a B.S. in Business Administration. During his senior year, he attended Waseda University in Tokyo, and after graduating worked for a Fortune 500 company. In 1997, he completed his MBA in International Business at Regis University in Denver. In 2009, he received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Colorado Christian University in Denver.Daly has received the 2008 World Children's Center Humanitarian Award, the 2009 Children's Hunger Fund Children's Champion Award, and the 2010 HomeWord Family Ministry Award. He has appeared on such television programs as “Fox & Friends,” “America Live with Megyn Kelly,” “ABC World News Tonight” and PBS' “Religion & Ethics”; and been featured in Time, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today and Newsweek, which named him one of the Top 10 next-generation evangelical leaders of influence. He was also the subject of a July 2011 cover story in Christianity Today.Daly is an author whose latest book, “When Parenting Isn't Perfect,” encourages parents to realize that they, like their children, aren't perfect and don't need to be – they're called to do their best in Christ, knowing that God works through all the messy family situations that are a normal part of this life. Other books Daly has written include “ReFOCUS: Living a Life That Reflects God's Heart” which explores how to engage the culture for Christ in a compassionate and winsome way and “Marriage Done Right: One Man, One Woman,” in which Daly examines God's purposes for marriage, including the unique benefits that a mom and a dad bring to the partnership of raising children.Daly has been married to his wife, Jean, since 1986. They have two sons and reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God's design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles.We're here to come alongside families with relevance and grace at each stage of their journey. We support families as they seek to teach their children about God and His beautiful design for the family, protect themselves from the harmful influences of culture and equip themselves to make a greater difference in the lives of those around them.No matter who you are, what you're going through or what challenges your family may be facing, we're here to help. With practical resources – like our 1-800 Family Help line, counseling and websites – we're committed to providing trustworthy, biblical guidance and support.https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamilyhttps://twitter.com/FocusFamilyhttps://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily/https://www.youtube.com/user/FocusOnTheFamilyUSAhttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/

Today our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley talk to Elisa Gaudet, who is the founder of Women's Golf Day and Executive Golf International. We'll cover how she started the WGD and the growth of women's golf globally. She is a fascinating person with great insight into growing the game of golf. Elisa's Bio: Elisa A. Gaudet brings more than 20 years of experience in the golf industry to Women's Golf Day (WGD), which she founded in 2016. This annual global event, held on the first Tuesday in June each year across the globe, engages thousands of women through the game of golf. WGD has become a global movement in which over 1,000 locations in 80 countries have participated, thus engaging new and existing golfers and creating a global community based on empowering and supporting women. In a historically male-dominated sport, WGD transcends language, culture, geography, religion, politics, gender and age. Gaudet's golf industry experience spans USA, Europe and Latin America, and has included executing the 2002 EMC World Cup for the PGA TOUR. In addition, from 2000–2001, she spearheaded sponsorship, marketing and PR for the Tour de las Americas (Latin PGA Tour). Prior to Women's Golf Day, in 2002, Gaudet founded Executive Golf International, a strategy-driven golf marketing firm. Her widespread experience in the field also involves TV rights negotiations, sponsorship procurement and activation, targeted and strategic marketing, player relations, and benchmarking studies and large-scale destination marketing. An award-winning writer, Gaudet's syndicated monthly column “On the Lip,” later renamed “Two Good Rounds,” ran from 2003- 2016 and has appeared in Huffington Post, Cybergolf, New England Golf Monthly, Florida Golf Central, Visit Miami Book, Alaska Inflight magazine, Golfers Guide, and Stratosphere private jet magazine. She is the author of the “Two Good Rounds” book series: “Two Good Rounds – 19th Hole Stories from the World's Greatest Golfers,” “Two Good Rounds SUPERSTARS – Golf Stories from the World's Greatest Athletes,” and “Two Good Rounds TITANS – Leaders in Industry & Golf.” Gaudet is a breast cancer survivor and champion for empowering women to live their best lives now. Gaudet has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs to share her golf knowledge, and has hosted golf programming and segments on lifestyle, travel and the 19th hole. She has spoken at numerous international sports and business conferences, including the International Sports Conference – Geneva, Asian Pacific Golf Summit – India, European Golf Course Owners Association – Austria, Golf Inc., and many corporate events. Her many industry awards include the International Sports Awards (ISC) (2020) – Individual Sports Professional – Community Award, National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) (2018) – Champion Award, and European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA) (2016) – Significant Contribution to the Future of Golf. Prior to her involvement in the golf world, Gaudet worked in the entertainment industry for more than 10 years as a model and Screen Actors Guild (SAG)–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) actress. She is a graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia; and also studied at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California; University of Valencia in Spain; Imperial College of London, and Paris-Sorbonne University. She has traveled extensively and has lived in London, Paris, Geneva, Tokyo, Cape Town, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Mexico, Barcelona and Miami. She now splits her time between New York City and West Palm Beach, Florida. www.womensgolfday.com / www.execgolfintl.com Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/podcastlive

Today our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley talk to Elisa Gaudet, who is the founder of Women's Golf Day and Executive Golf International. We'll cover how she started the WGD and the growth of women's golf globally. She is a fascinating person with great insight into growing the game of golf. Elisa's Bio: Elisa A. Gaudet brings more than 20 years of experience in the golf industry to Women's Golf Day (WGD), which she founded in 2016. This annual global event, held on the first Tuesday in June each year across the globe, engages thousands of women through the game of golf. WGD has become a global movement in which over 1,000 locations in 80 countries have participated, thus engaging new and existing golfers and creating a global community based on empowering and supporting women. In a historically male-dominated sport, WGD transcends language, culture, geography, religion, politics, gender and age. Gaudet's golf industry experience spans USA, Europe and Latin America, and has included executing the 2002 EMC World Cup for the PGA TOUR. In addition, from 2000–2001, she spearheaded sponsorship, marketing and PR for the Tour de las Americas (Latin PGA Tour). Prior to Women's Golf Day, in 2002, Gaudet founded Executive Golf International, a strategy-driven golf marketing firm. Her widespread experience in the field also involves TV rights negotiations, sponsorship procurement and activation, targeted and strategic marketing, player relations, and benchmarking studies and large-scale destination marketing. An award-winning writer, Gaudet's syndicated monthly column “On the Lip,” later renamed “Two Good Rounds,” ran from 2003- 2016 and has appeared in Huffington Post, Cybergolf, New England Golf Monthly, Florida Golf Central, Visit Miami Book, Alaska Inflight magazine, Golfers Guide, and Stratosphere private jet magazine. She is the author of the “Two Good Rounds” book series: “Two Good Rounds – 19th Hole Stories from the World's Greatest Golfers,” “Two Good Rounds SUPERSTARS – Golf Stories from the World's Greatest Athletes,” and “Two Good Rounds TITANS – Leaders in Industry & Golf.” Gaudet is a breast cancer survivor and champion for empowering women to live their best lives now. Gaudet has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs to share her golf knowledge, and has hosted golf programming and segments on lifestyle, travel and the 19th hole. She has spoken at numerous international sports and business conferences, including the International Sports Conference – Geneva, Asian Pacific Golf Summit – India, European Golf Course Owners Association – Austria, Golf Inc., and many corporate events. Her many industry awards include the International Sports Awards (ISC) (2020) – Individual Sports Professional – Community Award, National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) (2018) – Champion Award, and European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA) (2016) – Significant Contribution to the Future of Golf. Prior to her involvement in the golf world, Gaudet worked in the entertainment industry for more than 10 years as a model and Screen Actors Guild (SAG)–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) actress. She is a graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia; and also studied at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California; University of Valencia in Spain; Imperial College of London, and Paris-Sorbonne University. She has traveled extensively and has lived in London, Paris, Geneva, Tokyo, Cape Town, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Mexico, Barcelona and Miami. She now splits her time between New York City and West Palm Beach, Florida. www.womensgolfday.com / www.execgolfintl.com   Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/podcastlive

Michael Sapienza, Chief Executive Officer of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, lost his mother to colorectal cancer in May 2009. He turned his profound grief into action, inspiring and challenging the colorectal cancer community, family, friends, and professional associates to follow his lead and dedicate themselves to ending colorectal cancer within our lifetime—the mission of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Michael founded The Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation and served as its President from 2010-2015. In 2016, he led the team that merged the Foundation and the Colon Cancer Alliance, creating the nation's largest colon cancer specific nonprofit, which changed its name to Colorectal Cancer Alliance in 2017 to embrace both the colon and rectal cancer communities. Over the last decade, Michael has become an expert and trusted voice on the topics of colorectal cancer prevention, patient care, and medical research. Michael regularly appears on TV and radio programs throughout the United States, including NBC's TODAY show. He is frequently quoted in national publications such as USA Today, Newsweek, and The New York Times, promoting awareness and the importance of increased funding for colorectal cancer research and early detection. Michael is a member of The Ruesch Center for the Cure of GI Cancer's Advisory Board at Georgetown University, and in 2020 he was appointed to the President's Cancer Panel and NCCRT's 2021 Steering Committee. In 2014, Michael received three prestigious industry awards: David Jagelman, MD Award for advocacy in Colorectal Cancer Awareness by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; the Public Service Award from the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract; and the Champion Award from Preventing Colorectal Cancer. In 2018, Michael was honored with a Luminary Award from OncLive and The Ruesch Center for his lifetime commitment to improving the lives of patients affected by gastrointestinal cancer. Michael holds degrees from both Northwestern University and Rice University and currently resides in the District of Columbia.

A group of teenagers who came to Saint John from the East African country of Eritrea and from Alcapulco, Mexico bonded over their shared love of cooking. The four students who run Far Away Kitchen have won Prude Inc.'s Diversity Champion Award. Feyrous Beserat is one of the students she speaks with host Julia Wright.

THE LONGLEAF HOTEL is a modernized mid-century gem sitting at the northern gateway to downtown Raleigh not far from, well, everything. Their namesake, the soaring longleaf pine―with its whimsied canopy and pine needle blanketed floor― has inspired every aspect of this modern renovation of a vintage motor lodge. This beautiful property was recently awarded TCREW's Champion Award for 'Best Interiors!' One of many awards to come, we are sure. Christine McDonald, Creative Director with Loden Properties, shares her journey during the process.  Enjoy!

Michael Sapienza and Angie Lawry join #Clockedin with Jordan Edwards and discusses about how the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (CCA) came to be. Discussing about what Cologne Cancer means to each them. Michael and Angie raise awareness for the importance of testing early for Cologne Cancer.Michael Sapienza, Chief Executive Officer of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, lost his mother to the disease in May 2009. He turned his profound grief into action, inspiring and challenging the colorectal cancer community, family, friends, and professional associates to follow his lead and dedicate themselves to ending colorectal cancer within our lifetime—now the mission of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Michael served as President and Founder of The Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation from 2010-2015. He was an integral member of the team that led the effort to merge the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation and the Colon Cancer Alliance, creating the nation's largest colon cancer specific nonprofit. In 2017, the Colon Cancer Alliance changed its name to Colorectal Cancer Alliance, embracing the entire colorectal cancer community.Michael is a member of The Ruesch Center for the Cure of GI Cancer's Advisory board at Georgetown University. In 2014, Michael received three prestigious industry awards: the David Jagelman, MD Award for advocacy in Colorectal Cancer Awareness by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; the Public Service Award from the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract; and the Champion Award from Preventing Colorectal Cancer. He regularly appears on TV and radio programs throughout the United States to promote the importance of increased funding for colorectal cancer research and early detection. Michael holds degrees from both Northwestern University and Rice University and currently resides in the District of Columbia.Zach (my brother) and I are raising money for the CCA as we run the New York City Marathon. This is a tremendous organization and would appreciate any donations. How to donate: https://impact.ccalliance.org/fundraiser/3325332To learn more about the CCA: https://www.ccalliance.org/Hope you find value in this. If so please provide a 5-star and drop a review. Complimentary Edwards Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/jordan-555/coaching-call

June 10, 2021 - Brennan Seehafer, 2019 Coolest Coast Champion Award Winner

June 10, 2021 - Brennan Seehafer, 2019 Coolest Coast Champion Award Winner

Dr. Julie M Albright is a digital sociologist with counseling degrees and a faculty member in the Depts. of Applied Psychology and the Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern California. Her book - Left to Their Own Devices: How Digital Natives are Reshaping the American Dream - on the impact of digital technologies on society -published April 2019 by Prometheus Books, distributed by Penguin Random House - was chosen as a Top 30 Bloomberg Book of the Year. She sits on the Board of Infrastructure Masons, a professional organization for IT and datacenter professionals. She is a sought after keynote speaker and consultant for large corporations, including eHarmony and have keynoted conferences from IBM Global to SAP for Utilities, to conferences like Distributech, the American Society of Petroleum Engineers, Data Center Dynamics, IoT North America, and DataCloud World, EU. She has appeared on NBC Nightly News, CNN, The Today Show, Nat Geo, The Wall Street Journal and many others. Catch her new column in Arianna Huffington's new online magazine Thrive Global. Her follow-on book, The Cloud Machine, co-authored by Mr. Dean Nelson, will give readers a peek behind the scenes of global digital infrastructure, its impacts, and implications, and where we're going as a connected world. She is the Salonnière for The Reset Salon, alongside Mr. Ed Maguire and Mr. Brian Hayashi, where they bring together folks for meaningful discussions to find our way through this Covid moment.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuliealbright/ Twitter: @drjuliea Website: https://devicesbook.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shobhana-viswanathan/support

Chye Neo Chong is the former Managing Director of IBM Malaysia with over 30 years in the information technology industry, and current independent director at Hong Leong Financial Group and Bursa Malaysia. Chye was appointed to the role of MD in 2015, becoming the first woman to helm the company in its 57-year history in Malaysia and was also awarded the CEO Champion Award by Talentcorp in 2015 and recognised by the Malaysian Business publication as one of Malaysia's Women of Influence in April 2018. Highlights: * 1:36: Growing up with 5 siblings (including an elder twin sister!) * 3:22: Why Chye studied computer science at University of Science, Malaysia * 4:47: Working as a software development engineer in Penang * 10:26: How Chye managed to get so many work opportunities coming her way (without applying for them!) * 12:06: Why Chye turned down the opportunity to be the MD/CEO of IBM Malaysia in 2007 * 14:36: Does Chye regret her decision to reject the position of CEO? * 16:08: Taking 2 sabbaticals at the peak of her career * 19:03: What am I worth without my (work) title? * 23:33: Staying relevant while being on year-long sabbaticals * 25:26: Returning to IBM & becoming MD/CEO of IBM Malaysia (the first woman to do so in its 57-year history in Malaysia!) * 32:49: Leaving a legacy behind * 38:32: Chye's succession plan * 40:20: The best way to ask for a salary increase * 42:07: How do you find out that you're being paid what you're worth? * 42:59: Networking with people * 44:54: What value can you bring as a young person to a CEO? * 46:33: Reinventing the wheel at IBM * 49:45: Why Chye took early retirement

This month's podcast features Siobhan O'Malley (2018 Kellogger) and Wayne Langford (2014 Kellogger), co-founders of Meat the Need - a charitable supply chain that allows NZ farmers to donate their produce to NZ families and food banks.Siobhan and Wayne were the winners of the 2020 ‘Champion Award' at the Primary Industries Awards in November this year – for their ‘Meat the Need' charity.

Tune in to meet the award winners from the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge! Our Team https://www.climateactionchallenge.net/team  Mentors https://www.climateactionchallenge.net/mentors Challengers https://www.climateactionchallenge.net/challengers  Find out what they did in the 90 days between Sep 1 and Nov 30, 2020. Get support in making a huge eco-impact fast! Find the Climate Action Challenge book, workbook, courses and coaching at: https://www.climateactionchallenge.net/shop Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/greenteamacademy

In this episode, we explore some misperceptions of the economic system: trickle down economics, trade deficits, and managing countries like businesses. We also look at how our states are different and how the Federal and Commonwealth structures were established to maintain differences, too. Our guest, David A. Caplan, has been a sole practitioner since purchasing an accounting practice in 1992. His client base and services offered are diverse, encompassing everything from tax returns to financial statements, investment advice and management consulting. Caplan is a strong advocate for tax reform, and in 2012, he was presented with the Champion Award from the Greater Philadelphia chapter of PICPA for his continuing effort to simplify local taxes in Pennsylvania. He was also named Best Accountant by Philadelphia Magazine in its 2012 “Best of Philly” issue and was a finalist for the Centers of Influence award from SmartCEO Magazine in 2016. He is a former Chairman of the Montgomery County Tax Collection Committee, which is responsible for choosing a tax collector for earned income tax (EIT) for the county, and was instrumental in the passage and implementation of Act 32, as well as Act 18 of 2018, the most recent EIT legislation. From 2005 to 2012, Caplan was the Treasurer for his state representative’s re-election campaign. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. David's article about Trump's taxes in the Inquirer: 4 questions about Trump’s tax returns from a CPADavid's Facebook pageDavid's email: dactyl@caplancpa.comOriginally aired on 11/12/2020Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/posts/35274155)

Singer Jeremih has been hospitalized because of COVID-19. Jenny From The Block won the People's Icon Award and Tyler Perry won the People's Champion Award and followed it up with a very powerful and inspirational message. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

He is a Grammy-nominated multi-platinum hit songwriter, producer, artist, executive, and entrepreneur who has been on the charts for 25 years. His active discography includes P!nk, Cher, Sting, John Legend, Take That, Kelly Rowland, Hall & Oates, Jessica Simpson, Martina McBride, Celine Dion, among others, and has written numerous Top 10 hits around the globe and achieved sales of over 125 million albums. Beginning as an A&M artist in 1994, after two solo albums, his ambition helped him pivot towards writing, producing, and entrepreneurialism. In 2001, he founded Stealth Entertainment, a talent development company with a special focus on brand partnerships. Over the years, Mann’s ability to discover promise in talent early ranges from Oscar-winner Emma Stone to hitmakers Teddy Geiger, John Ryan, Supah Mario and Christian Medice, to Tik Tok royalty Dixie and Charli D’Amelio. EMI acquired Stealth in 2007 and he was soon after appointed to EMI’s Board and thereafter President of International/Global Artist Management, overseeing EMI’s rosters in over 34 countries championing the careers of such artists like David Guetta, Pablo Alboran, Robyn, Zoe, Helene Fischer, Tiziano Ferro, and many others. In 2010, he was appointed President of Creative-BMG North America before becoming CEO of Green & Bloom/Topline the following year (a catalog that boasts of 4,000 copyrights that include artists like Drake, Tory Lanez, Lovelytheband, Travis Scott, John Legend, Drake, Tiesto and more). In 2012, he founded Manncom Creative Partners, a management company that has consulted numerous major brands and represents independent-minded (often digital focused) creative talents like Alex Aiono, Christian Medice, Charli D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio, Kid Sistr, Veronica Ferraro, among others. He is a national board member of Autism Speaks serving on the Advocacy, Strategic and Digital Committees, co-founder of the Rema Hort Mann Foundation, and was an elected Governor of Songwriters in New York for the National Academy of Arts & Sciences (Grammys). In 2007, he helped draft the Autism Policy for the Obama/Biden Presidential campaign and later had the honor of watching his oldest son, Jasper, receive the first pen in the Oval Office from President Obama after he signed H.R. 2005, the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act in 2011. In December 2013, his family was presented The Champion Award at The Winter Ball at the Met by friend Senator Bob Casey (PA), an original sponsor of the ABLE Act. He resides in Connecticut and is a proud husband and father of four children. And The Writer Is… Billy Mann!This episode is sponsored by SESAC.Art: Michael Richey White See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since we don't have a game this week, we wanted to spend the next few days highlighting this year's FCA Champion Award winners! This interview is from Week Five and features Riley Jordan from Carroll High School and Zach Lawrence from Headland High School. Congratulations to these guys!

Since we don't have a game this week, we wanted to spend the next few days highlighting this year's FCA Champion Award winners! This interview is from Week Four and features Madelyn Cherry from Dale County High School and Cameron Mitchum from Geneva High School. Congratulations to these girls!

Since we don't have a game this week, we wanted to spend the next few days highlighting this year's FCA Champion Award winners! This interview is from Week Three and features Hannah Chang from Enterprise High School and Lilly Bright from Dothan High School. Congratulations to these girls!

Since we don't have a game this week, we wanted to spend the next few days highlighting this year's FCA Champion Award winners! This interview is from Week Two and features Amber Clouse from Northside Methodist Academy and Lauren Thompson from Providence Christian School. Congratulations to these girls!

Mahsa Mohaghegh is a Senior Lecturer and also Director of Women in Tech in AUT's School of Computer, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences. She is a well-recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. She is also the founder of the charitable trust She Sharp, a women's technology networking and learning group, where she works to encourage young New Zealand girls to consider what a career in technology offers. For the past seven years, Mahsa had organised and led Google CS4HS (Computer Science for High Schools) workshops in Auckland, with a recent focus on providing high school teachers with the skills to implement New Zealand's new digital technologies curriculum. She was named winner of the Emerging Leader category in the 2013 Westpac Women of Influence Awards and was one of ten finalists for 2018 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. In 2019 she was the Champion Award winner of the YWCA Equal Pay awards, and in 2020 presented with the Massey University Distinguished Alumni Award. "Stop trying to change yourself too much. Focus more on your own capability. Never give up, and you just need to keep pressing on. Don't let anyone ever tell you that you cannot do it. Technology fields, they need females. They do really need them."

Judge Sandra Mazer Moss is a Distinguished Neutral at the Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI) in Philadelphia. Judge Moss joined the DRI in 2014, after a long and distinguished career with the First Judicial District of Philadelphia Civil Trial Division. While there, Judge Moss served as trial judge, judicial team leader, and most notably was the founder and first supervising judge of the Complex Litigation Center. Fondly referred to as the CJC, Judge Moss stewarded groundbreaking litigation programs designed to swiftly and fairly resolve asbestos, lead paint, breast implants, and other mass tort cases. Many of the protocols that she created have been adopted throughout the United States. They've also been the basis of her appointment as Chair of the State Judges Mass Tort Litigation Committee, where she served under the auspices of the Conference of Chief Justices. Judge Moss’s weighty accomplishments have been recognized by local and national organizations such as the Philadelphia Bar Association, where she received the William J. Brennan Distinguished Jurist Award. She's a graduate of the Beasley School of Law at Temple University and was given the alumni association’s inaugural Women's Champion Award. She has also been a president of their Inn of Court. In this episode… How can parties successfully navigate virtual arbitration and mediation? Join us as host Gina Rubel goes on record with Judge Sandra Mazer Moss to discuss best practices for virtual arbitration and mediation and lessons learned during COVID-19.

Amy and Matt talk with Kevin Jones, CIO of the Indiana Department of Child Services about his award winning work, using virtual reality in social work, and how being a father of eight inspired his career in public service.

Can you believe schools use discriminatory practices to rule out enrollment in certain programs for their "most challenging students"? Believe it! It happened to our fellow host @bostongirltv while navigating her options for equitable education for her baby girl. BosontGirlTV challenged a program with flawed practices, which resulted in a policy change. Where she also just honored with a "Champion" Award through by Federation of Children with Special Need at the Visions of Community 2020 Conference. #autismsprinter #parentambassador #bostongirltv #momvocacy #parentsleadconversations --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/momvocatemob/message

IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. He’s inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined.As a songwriter, IN-Q’s hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gomez went multi-platinum, winning him a BMI award. He has written with renowned artists including Aloe Blacc, Miley Cyrus, Mike Posner, and Foster the People. His songs have accumulated over one billion views on YouTube alone.Ultimately IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large.In this episode, IN-Q joins Pat & Posh to share stories of his upbringing and how he fell in love with poetry and hip-hop at a young age, his successful songwriting career, his approach to writing and staying inspired, and some pretty deep topics about life in general.His new book, Inquire Within, a powerful and innovative book of poetry and wisdom designed to take your pain and transform it into growth, drops March 31st - you can find more info at in-q.com.Make sure to stick around towards the middle of the episode for an exclusive performance by IN-Q just for TFH listeners!SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhourINTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

What do you get when you combine skate, BMX and motocross culture with a fiery redhead who was born with Cerebral Palsy? You get Katherine Beattie, the first women to do a backflip in a wheelchair and also an award winning Hollywood writer. These talents combined with an infectious personality have allowed Katherine to help change the way people view disability. Don't miss this episode!

An Afghan businesswoman shortlisted for the Australian Small Business Champion Award says the talent of many women from her community is wasted because of the cultural “mental constraints” among the community. - یک بانوی کارآفرین افغان که به مرحله نهایی رقابت «بهترین تجارت کوچک آسترالیا» راه یافته می‌گوید استعدادهای زیادی در میان زنان آسترالیایی افغان‌تبار به دلیل وجود «قیودات ذهنی» در جامعه به هدر می‌روند.

Two Victorian women were recognised for their volunteer work and were presented with Premier’s volunteer champion award this year. Find out more in the podcast on who these women are and what they are doing for the community.

Cole Smith - The JOY FM Champion Award

Emma Houston - The JOY FM Champion Award

Ashlyn Simpson - The JOY FM Champion Award

Abbey Quattlebaum - The JOY FM Champion Award

In this podcast, I talk to Vijay Anand, Senior Vice President at Intuit, about his career path. In his role, Vijay engages with all global product development sites and guides them on the strategies for the future aimed at delivering Intuit’s mission to power prosperity around the world. Vijay also leads Intuit’s Tech Culture initiative with the objective of transforming Intuit into a world-class technology company and is the executive sponsor for the Women in Tech. During his 10-year tenure, Vijay is credited with building Intuit’s India Development Center in Bangalore where over 1000+ talented employees deliver game-changing innovations across Quickbooks, TurboTax, and Mint and delight millions of customers around the world. Vijay has extended Intuit’s global presence with a new global development center in Israel that is accelerating our journey on AI, Machine Learning and Information Security. Back in 2010, Vijay created a set of tenets called the Global Engineering Principles based on his experiences building successful global product teams. These principles coupled with Vijay’s servant leadership style of management have been the foundation for Intuit’s success in attracting the best talent in the world’s talent hotspots and keeping them highly engaged. As a result, Intuit is consistently ranked as one of India’s Best Companies to Work For by the Great Place to Work Institute and The Economic Times including the #1 ranking in 2017.  Intuit is also recognized as an industry leader in India when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion as well as Most Innovative in the Industry. For his work at Intuit, Vijay received the Bill Campbell Coach’s Award in 2017 and the CEO Leadership Award in 2013. Out and Equal recognized his championship of workplace equality with their Champion Award in 2014. Vijay was also invited to serve on AnitaB.org’s US Board of Trustees in 2015. He serves on the board of technology startups and social ventures in India as well as in the Silicon Valley and actively mentors (and is mentored by) entrepreneurs, women technologists and next-gen talent. Prior to Intuit, Vijay has built large R&D centers for Sun Microsystems and Oracle in India. Vijay was an entrepreneur for the first 14 years of his career in the US, first at Transarc (acquired by IBM in 1993) and later, NetDynamics (acquired by Sun Microsystems in 1998).  At Sun, Vijay led the Application Server team and subsequently the e-commerce platform at iPlanet, a Sun-Netscape alliance. Vijay has a graduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India. I got to know Vijay at Sun Microsystems while he was running the large Sun India Research Center. I was building and running teams across multiple sites, with India being my largest. Vijay was always there, supporting me as needed and giving me feedback at each step along the way. I hope you enjoy!

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In this podcast, I interview Vijay Anand, Senior Vice President responsible for Global Development Centers and based in Intuit’s headquarters in Mountain View, California. In this role, Vijay engages with all global product development sites and guides them on the strategies for the future aimed at delivering Intuit’s mission to power prosperity around the world. Vijay also leads Intuit’s Tech Culture initiative with the objective of transforming Intuit into a world-class technology company and is the executive sponsor for the Women in Tech. During his 10-year tenure, Vijay is credited with building Intuit’s India Development Center in Bangalore where over 1000+ talented employees deliver game-changing innovations across Quickbooks, TurboTax, and Mint and delight millions of customers around the world. Vijay has extended Intuit’s global presence with a new global development center in Israel that is accelerating our journey on AI, Machine Learning and Information Security. Back in 2010, Vijay created a set of tenets called the Global Engineering Principles based on his experiences building successful global product teams. These principles coupled with Vijay’s servant leadership style of management have been the foundation for Intuit’s success in attracting the best talent in the world’s talent hotspots and keeping them highly engaged. As a result, Intuit is consistently ranked as one of India’s Best Companies to Work For by the Great Place to Work Institute and The Economic Times including the #1 ranking in 2017.  Intuit is also recognized as an industry leader in India when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion as well as Most Innovative in the Industry. For his work at Intuit, Vijay received the Bill Campbell Coach’s Award in 2017 and the CEO Leadership Award in 2013. Out and Equal recognized his championship of workplace equality with their Champion Award in 2014. Vijay was also invited to serve on AnitaB.org’s US Board of Trustees in 2015. He serves on the board of technology startups and social ventures in India as well as in the Silicon Valley and actively mentors (and is mentored by) entrepreneurs, women technologists and next-gen talent. Prior to Intuit, Vijay has built large R&D centers for Sun Microsystems and Oracle in India. Vijay was an entrepreneur for the first 14 years of his career in the US, first at Transarc (acquired by IBM in 1993) and later, NetDynamics (acquired by Sun Microsystems in 1998).  At Sun, Vijay led the Application Server team and subsequently the e-commerce platform at iPlanet, a Sun-Netscape alliance. Vijay has a graduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India. I got to know Vijay at Sun Microsystems while he was running the large Sun India Research Center. I was building and running teams across multiple sites, with India being my largest. Vijay was always there, supporting me as needed and giving me feedback at each step along the way. I hope you enjoy!

Grace Crim - The JOY FM Champion Award

Zack Gilbert - The JOY FM Champion Award by The JOY FM Sports

JOY FM Champion Award - Wise Gordon from Providence Christian

The JOY FM Champion Award - Autumn Mayes from Providence Christian.

The JOY FM Champion Award - Kara Whitehead from Northside Methodist.

The JOY FM Champion Award - Tristan Trenary

After a stint as a television sportscaster, Pete returned to Disney in 1994.  Over the next 13 years, he managed various areas of Disney's theme parks and resorts, where he learned what it takes to run a world-class organization.  Pete was blessed to spend a majority of his time working at the Disney University.  While there, he led the Traditions program, which is known worldwide as one of the premiere employee orientation programs. He also facilitated college level courses to thousands of Disney College Interns, and was a Segment Learning Manager for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and the Disney Cruise Line. Today, he works with organizations and associations all across the U.S., helping them achieve their goals in the areas of leadership, employee engagement and customer service.  Some of his clients include DirecTV, Southern Company, LG, Regions Bank, and Coldwell Banker. Pete is a former President of the Birmingham Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), received the “2016 Learning! Champion Award” from Elearning! Magazine, and earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association. His first book is Employee Engagement: Lessons from the Mouse House. His next book, Pick Up the Roach! Why Great Leaders do the Little Things, is due out in 2019.

SSM Episode #24 Unless you live under a rock here in Montreal chances are you follow (whether you intend to or not) the fate of the storied hockey franchise, the Montreal Canadiens. Here at ET4P head office we are excited to welcome in the head strength and conditioning coach of Les Canadiens, Patrick Delisle-Houde. Patrick started his elite hockey career playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League before choosing to study and play at McGill. While captaining the McGill University Redmen, Patrick completed his bachelor degree in Kinesiology and his masters degree in Exercise Physiology receiving awards such as the Guy Lafleur Trophy, 1938 Champion Award, and David L. Montgomery Award. Patrick is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA and certified Corrective Exercise Specialist by the NASM. Patrick has published multiple research journal articles and is still currently involved in sport sciences and performance research. You can follow him on Twitter @DelisleHoude Key teachings in this podcast: How body composition is looked at at the pro sport level Simple but clear direction around muscle gains What younger athletes can focus on when it comes to body composition. Exciting news for those looking to evaluate their own body composition. Do not let body fat, muscle mass, and all the measurements trip you up. Starting May 6 here at Eat This for Performance we will set you on a path to master body composition talk for life and use it to your advantage to Map Your Performance Body. Sign up for our FREE professionally guided 5 day challenge by going to go.et4p.com/challenge.

In episode 2 we are joined by Damian Clark. Aussie Damian Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Based in Ireland/UK the majority of the year, his new show at the Edinburgh Fringe just won the Amused Moose People’s Champion Award 2018 and the international tour dates will be released by 1st October.  Clark has been featured in Comedy Channel’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, The Savage Eye, Katherine Lynch’s Wonder Women, The Apprentice: You’re Fired!, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World, plus wrote & co-starred in RTE2’s I Dare Ya! which became the highest rating Irish comedy debut to date. http://www.damianclark.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DamianClark/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ https://twitter.com/damianclarkcomicdog http://damoclark.tumblr.com/ Hosts - Emily Ashmore, Pedro Guerra and Allie O'Rourke. Sound Consultant - Chris Dardis

Jack and Gordo recap Rounds 1 & 2 of the AFLW, (1:30) and break down the aftermath of "The Memo" (9:32). Gordo hands out the first round of votes for "The People's Champion Award" (32:45). The guys tackle "The People's Question" (35:09) which this week was posited by Herald Sun writer Tiffany Cherry, "Should Ch9's AFLW show be hosted by a man?" (Jack also throws in a bonus People's Question regarding Carlton's involvement in the Pride Game.) This week's "Book Club" discussion is on Sam Lane's 'Roar' (51:19) and Gordo signs off by giving you his Round 3 tips (1:02:20).

I’m really excited about today’s Extraordinary Women Radio interview with Gerie Grimes – the first of the 2018 Inductees to the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. Passion, commitment, spirit, grit and grace. These are some of the characteristics shared by the women that will be enshrined into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame in March 2018. These characteristics: Passion, commitment, spirit, grit and grace – are so aligned with what I want to share here at Extraordinary Women Radio. So you can see why I couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame to be able to tell these stories! In March 2018, Colorado will induct 10 new women into their Hall of Fame – something that is done every other year… six contemporary honorees and four historical, into an exclusive class that has now grown to 152. My friend Beth Barela, who is the chair of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame says, “These women are unsung heroes who have endured with superlative strength, beauty and love. They deserve to have their stories told and to be honored as shining examples of the potential of all women.” Over the next few months, I’ll be bringing you the stories of the 6 contemporary women who will be honored at the March 28, 2018 Induction Gala. Today’s guest, Gerie Grimes is the first inductee that I’m featuring. Gerie is an early childhood education activist and leader of Colorado’s nonprofit the Hope Center. She has dedicated 36 years of her life to Hope Center and to creating the opportunity for all children to have a better early childhood education experience. She has led Hope Center for the past 12 years as President and CEO. Her leadership, intelligence and expertise has made Denver’s Hope Center a model for how all children deserve the best education – no matter race or level of capability that society has labeled them. We talk about how important it is to be a voice at the table – even when the conversations are hard… leading change when we want to make a difference, the importance of reaching out and helping others, and of course we end with three pearls of wisdom from Gerie, which are particularly rich. I’m excited to be learning from these trailblazing women! "If its not me, then who?" ~Gerie Grimes Gerie is very active in the Denver Metro community serving presently and in the past on many boards and committees, such as, Center for African American Health, Denver Early Childhood Council, Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children, National Black Child Development, Denver Affiliate, Transforming the ECE Workforce (National efforts), Denver Preschool Program advisory board, Holly Area Redevelopment Project (HARP), East5ide Unified Leadership Team, North Park Hill Collaborative Impact, Mayor’s Head Start Policy Council, Mayor’s Early Childhood Education Commission, Metro State Board of Trustees, Metro State Alumni Board, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, Colorado Black Roundtable, Falcons Youth Organization (Founder and President for 27 years has volunteer with the Falcons for 42 years) and the Police Activities League. Mrs. Grimes has received numerous awards for community service over the years, some awards are: MLK Peace Award, 2013, Minoru Yasui Community Service award, 2011, Mary McLeod Bethune Award of Achievement, 2013, Juanita R. Gray Community Service Award, 2012; Kathy Hill Young Community Spirit Award, 2010; The 2011 Children’s Champion Award; 2014 William Funk Award for Building Stronger Communities; Mile High United Way – Anna Jo Haynes Caring about Kids Award 2013. To learn more about the Hope Center, visit their web site. *** The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame mission is to inspire by celebrating and sharing the enduring contributions of Colorado’s distinctive women. To achieve this, the Hall educates the people of Colorado about the stories of the women who shaped our state and the nation’s history with courage, leadership, intelligence, compassion,

“Being a trumpet player in an orchestra taught me what moves and inspires people.” Michael Sapienza was a world-class orchestra musician traveling and performing around the globe when he discovered that his mom had colon cancer. Not even knowing at first where a colon was located, he dived into research and realized that few resources were available to families affected by this terrible disease. Incredibly, he decided to channel his grief into action, leaving a successful music career to launch a colon cancer foundation! And, as it turned out, many of the skills Michael acquired in his music career – and supporting his family through his mom’s illness - have helped him tune in (pun intended) as a leader. You must listen to this amazing, inspiring interview! What you'll learn The amazing story of how a professional world-class orchestra musician touring in Europe and globe-wide ended up running a cancer foundation About a call from his parents that ultimately transformed his life and life mission How Michael launched the Colon Cancer Alliance and asked for his first "big" donation (only to find out he should have asked for more) Fascinating parallels Michael draws between being a musician with having business and non-profit management acumen How to message and draw support for something that's hard to talk about - cancer - to a broader audience Clever and informative ways his organization gets the word out about colon cancer (hint: get screened beginning 45-50 or sooner if you have history of colon cancer in your family) How Michael copes with ongoing exposure to death and supporting others through sickness and grief What Michael learned about building trust, "storming" phase of group development and his growing edges through their merger And so much more! Links & Resources Colon Cancer Alliance – link to Michael’s amazing organization Mozart in the Jungle – fun show Michael recommends to learn about lives of orchestra musicians Love your butt campaign – innovative campaign to educate the public about colon cancer Pamela Sorenson – shout-out to the awesome listener who connected us with Michael About Michael Sapienza  Michael Sapienza, Chief Executive Officer of The Colon Cancer Alliance, lost his mother to the disease in May of 2009 and served as President and Founder of The Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation from 2010-2015. He has turned his profound grief into action, inspiring and challenging the colorectal cancer community, family, friends and professional associates to follow his lead and dedicate themselves to this cause and the Colon Cancer Alliance mission. Michael was an integral member of the team that led the effort to merge the Colon Cancer Alliance, and the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation creating the nation’s largest colon cancer specific nonprofit. Michael is a member of The Ruesch Center for the Cure of GI Cancer’s Advisory board at Georgetown University. In 2014, Michael received three prestigious industry awards; the David Jagelman, MD Award for advocacy in Colorectal Cancer Awareness by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Public Service Award from the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and the Champion Award from Preventing Colorectal Cancer. He regularly appears on TV, and radio programs throughout the United States to promote the importance of increased funding for colorectal cancer research, and early detection. Michael holds degrees from both Northwestern University and Rice University and currently resides in the District of Columbia.  

Listen NowRecently the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) (formerly the Institute of Medicine) released it's "Effective Care for High-Need Patients, Opportunities for Improving Outcomes, Value and Health."  The report attempts to address a long-standing problem in health care delivery, e.g., five percent of patients ("high-need" patients) account for, or consume, 50 percent of health care resources.  That is if these patients were identified in a more timely manner and better managed overall health care spending could be substantially reduced.   Beyond the complexities involved in managing care for these highly co-morbid patients, the US does a comparatively poor job of coordinating or blending clinical care with non-clinical social service supports these patients need to mitigate their functional status limitations.     During this 28 minute conversation Ms. Abrams discusses among other things the NAM work group's efforts to calculate methods for identifying high-need or super utilizers, or more generally developing patient categorization schemes, the importance of accompanying clinical care with social service supports for those patients with functional status limitations, how/why the 14 profiled providers in the report are able to provide comprehensive quality care for these patients, and the need for improved reimbursement models to allow for or support such care. Ms. Melinda Abrams is currently Vice President at The Commonwealth Fund.  Since 1997 she has worked on, among other projects, the Fund's Task Force on Academic Health Centers, the Child Development and Prevention Care Program and most recently has led the Patient-Centered Coordinated Care Program.  Ms. Abrams has served on numerous national boards and committees for federal agencies and private organizations and as a peer-reviewer for several health care journals.  She is the recipient of the Champion Award from the Primary Care Development Corporation and a Primary Care Community Research Leadership Award from the Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative.  Ms. Abrams earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell and her M.S. in health policy and management from the Harvard School of Public Health. The NAM report is at: https://nam.edu/effective-care-for-high-need-patients/For more on the Commonwealth Fund's work go to: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

In this episode, Dan chats to all (well, nearly all!) of the nominees for the Age of Sigmar Community Champion award, an award that recognises some of the fantastic work people do to make our game even better. If you want to vote, head to: http://www.tga.community/forums/topic/6171-tales-of-sigmar-presents-aos-community-champion-award-2016-voting/ Vince Venturella (Warhammer Weekly) – https://www.youtube.com/user/PhatWOP001 @warhammerweekly Tony P (Srollbuilder) – http://www.scrollbuilder.com/ @ipaintltledudes Tyler Mengel (Mengel Miniatures,The Endless Deserts) – http://www.mengelminiatures.com/, http://theendlessdeserts.blogspot.co.uk/ @MengelMinis Mo Ashraf (Clash Comp) – http://heelanhammer.com/clash/ @Channel_4_News Alex Nygård (The End Times Battletomes) – http://www.tga.community/files/file/2-battletome-the-end-times/ @Darth_Alec Sean Houghton (HobbyHammer) – http://www.hobbyhammer.com/ @hobbyhammer Tyler Emerson (Scruby and Wells, AoS Directory) - http://scrubyandwells.com/, http://ageofsigmar.org/ @scrubyandwells Go and check out some of their work and, as always, stay easy! Dan - @dangermouse425 James - @talesofsigmar Adam - @elfordminis Email – talesofsigmar@gmail.com

Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants advises what wine goes best with spicy food. Easyfood Magazine editor, Dee Laffan, provides highlights from the November issue. Sharon interviews Neven Maguire after he receives his People’s Champion Award at the Dingle Food Festival. Marion Flannery reveals some events taking place during Savour Kilkenny 2014.

footage of AF Team member, Capt Mitchell Kieffer recieving the 2013 Warrior Games "Ultimate Champion" trophy at the closing ceremonies. The trophy was presented by Gen William Shelton of Air Force Space Command. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joshua Arends. Also available in High Definition.