Podcasts about clowns without borders

Send us a textBrent Bushnell is an entrepreneur and engineer focused on experiences for entertainment and learning. He's the founder of Two Bit Circus, a live entertainment company that builds and exhibits all-ages, social attractions. He's chairman of the non-profit Two Bit Foundation which uses games and play to inspire students about invention. Brent is a Sir Edmund Hillary Fellow, a supporter of Clowns Without Borders and publishes on social media @brentbushnell.

Kevin Brooking, professional clown, is the co-founder of the Belgian branch of Clowns Without Borders. He brings us up to date on what the humanitarian group has been up to recently., including a mission to the  prisons of Madagascar. cmsf.be

If you're looking for a heartwarming and inspiring conversation, you've come to the right place! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, we had the pleasure of chatting with Frankie Thompkins, the new executive director of Clowns Without Borders USA, as well as authors Azizi Tuere and Kao Kalia Yang. Frankie shared the incredible mission of Clowns Without Borders - providing relief through the power of laughter in areas of crisis, both internationally and right here in the US. As she explained, clowning has this unique ability to transcend language barriers and bring joy to people experiencing trauma and hardship. It's such a beautiful and impactful way to make a difference. Azizi Tuere spoke about her "Because I Am" book series, which aims to redefine concepts like beauty, genius, and resilience for children in a positive, empowering way. She shared how her own multicultural upbringing and passion for community have inspired her writing. The third guest, Kao Kalia Yang, revealed that it was her father, a Hmong "song poet," who modeled the practice of "collecting the beautiful" - the beautiful things people say to each other. This has been a guiding principle in Kao's own life and work as a writer. Whether it's Clowns Without Borders bringing smiles to those who need it most, Azizi's empowering stories, or Kao's celebration of Hmong culture, this episode is a reminder of the power of connection, compassion, and finding joy in the world around us. So get ready to be uplifted, inspired, and maybe even a little teary-eyed (in the best way!). This is one conversation you won't want to miss. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

" I didn't believe in ghosts up until about three weeks ago and I saw a cat walk down our steps."Clowns Without Borders are a non-profit organization that brings laughter, humour, and clowning to communities in crisis around the world. The organization focuses on providing emotional and psychological support to people affected by war, poverty, and natural disasters through clown performances and workshops. Founded in 1993, Clowns Without Borders operates in a variety of settings, including refugee camps, hospitals, and disaster-stricken areas, aiming to offer moments of joy and a sense of hope to those facing difficult circumstances.Learn more and donate here: https://clownswithoutborders.org.uk/

In this episode, I catch up with the incredibly funny and talented Shanice Stanislaus—award-winning clown, actor, and founder of Creatives in Spirit. We dive into her journey as a theatrical clown, how clowning isn't just about red noses and circus tricks, and how it's deeply rooted in embracing failure, play, and finding your inner child. Shanice shares the joy of rediscovering lightness in life, why making mistakes is essential, and how she found her way back to joy through clowning after a tough stint in the corporate world. We also chat about how clowning can break down mental barriers, support mental health, and even be used therapeutically in communities around the world—like with Clowns Without Borders. Her perspective on society's fear of failure really hit home, especially in Singapore, where success is so emphasized. If you've ever felt bogged down by life's seriousness, this conversation is a gentle nudge to laugh, play, and dance like no one's watching. Shanice even shares practical ways to bring more playfulness into your everyday routines. I had so much fun chatting with Shanice, and I hope you enjoy it too! Don't forget to check out her workshops, and as always, thank you for listening and remember: life doesn't have to be so serious!

In this special episode of the "Reading with Your Kids" podcast, host Jed Doherty sits down with Tim Cunningham, the Interim Executive Director of Clowns Without Borders, to discuss the organization's mission of bringing laughter and joy to children and families experiencing adversity around the world. Cunningham explains how Clowns Without Borders sends professional performers - including clowns, actors, acrobats, and magicians - to war-torn regions, refugee camps, and areas impacted by natural disasters to provide a much-needed respite for children. He emphasizes the importance of allowing children to simply be kids, even in the midst of profound hardship. Doherty and Cunningham explore the challenges and impact of this work, highlighting research that shows the healing power of laughter and play. The conversation delves into the organization's efforts to bring clowning back home to the United States, focusing on vulnerable communities in cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago. Cunningham stresses the need to address the root causes of forced migration and provide laughter as a form of relief. Doherty underscores the positive impact of clowning on children, allowing them to experience joy and simply be kids. The episode also features an interview with author Katie Lockwood, who shares the inspiration behind her children's book "Everyone's Invited" and its focus on representing different disabilities. Lockwood discusses the importance of inclusive representation, the need for more disability-focused children's books, and her upcoming projects that aim to celebrate diversity and spread awareness. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to support the work of Clowns Without Borders and Katie Lockwood's mission through donations and volunteering. The discussion emphasizes the power of laughter, play, and representation in fostering empathy, understanding, and healing for children and families facing adversity. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

In this episode of "Reading with Your Kids," host Jed Doherty welcomes a diverse group of authors to discuss their latest children's books and share insights on literacy, education, and the power of storytelling. First up is Karol Hernandez, who celebrates her vibrant picture book "I Am Lachiva, the Colorful Bus of the Andes." Karol shares the cultural significance of the iconic Chiva buses in Colombia, describing their bright colors, unique designs, and vital role in rural transportation. She also discusses the challenges of translating a rhyming book into Spanish and the importance of authenticity in her work. Next, Dawn Young joins the conversation to talk about her book "Little Cub's. Big List,. Fun with Sight Words." As a former teacher, Dawn emphasizes the importance of making learning engaging and fun for young readers. She shares creative ways for parents to help their children practice sight words, from games and activities to hands-on experiences. Jin Wang then introduces her illustrated memoir "Born Naughty," which offers a glimpse into her childhood in the remote and desolate region of Inner Mongolia, China. Jin's story highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of her community, who survived without modern amenities by growing their own food and relying on the natural world around them. Throughout the episode, the authors and Doherty discuss the power of literacy, the role of creativity in education, and the importance of being a reading role model for children. They also touch on the work of Clowns Without Borders, a nonprofit organization that brings joy to communities in need. This episode of "Reading with Your Kids" is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in the world of children's literature. With its diverse range of guests and engaging discussions, it offers valuable insights and inspiration for fostering a love of reading in young minds. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com  Follow Us On Social Media - www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids  @ReadingWithYourKids on Instagram @JedlieMagic on X

In this captivating episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty sits down with two remarkable guests who are using their unique talents to make a difference in the world. First, we hear from Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong American author whose debut middle-grade novel, "The Diamond Explorer," takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and cultural identity. Kalia shares the powerful story of her family's harrowing escape from Laos during the Vietnam War, and how her father's resilience and love of storytelling inspired her own writing. She delves into the themes of her book, which follows a young Hmong boy named Malcolm as he navigates the complexities of class, race, and finding his place in the world. Kalia's words are both heartbreaking and hopeful, as she highlights the importance of representation and the transformative power of literature for young readers. Next, we meet Naomi Schaefer, the former "boss clown" of the nonprofit organization Clowns Without Borders. Naomi explains how this incredible group of performers brings laughter and joy to children in refugee camps, conflict zones, and areas of natural disaster. She shares the inspiring origins of Clowns Without Borders, which started with a simple request from children in a Croatian refugee camp for more laughter in their lives. Naomi eloquently describes how laughter and play can be powerful tools for healing trauma and cultivating resilience, especially for vulnerable young people. She also shares a heartwarming story about bonding with her stepdaughter over the children's book "Baby Clown," underscoring the importance of representation and shared experiences in literature. This episode is a powerful exploration of the ways in which storytelling, in all its forms, can uplift, inspire, and transform lives. Whether through the written word or the art of clowning, these guests are using their talents to make the world a little bit brighter. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Our host Jedlie recently had the honor of touring the beautiful nation of El Salvador with Clowns Without Borders. Sit back and enjoy some of he beauty, and some of the beautiful smiles, Jedlie encountered in El Salvador. Click here to visit the Clowns Without Borders website - www.clownswithoutborders.org  Click here to learn more about visiting El Salvador - https://elsalvador.travel/en/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USModern day Troubadours Jed & Naomi take us on this modern day movement to spread warmth, love, & joy to migrants, displaced children, and everyone in need of a good laugh.http://www.jedlie.com/https://clownswithoutborders.org/http://linkedin.com/in/jed-doherty-70b3877 https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Naomi Shafer is on the #ReadingwithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Clowns Without Borders, a nonprofit organization that sends professional circus performers and clowns to perform in refugee camps, conflict zones, and areas affected by natural disasters. Naomi explains the organization's mission to bring laughter and play to children in distressing situations, emphasizing the importance of play and joy in a child's development. Naomi shares her personal connection to clowning and how she got involved with Clowns Without Borders. She also discusses their upcoming tours to Guatemala and El Salvador, where they will be performing for migrants, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people in partnership with UNHCR. She invites listeners to support the organization through financial donations, becoming "joy makers" by contributing $11 per month, or participating in their "Fill Our Tank" campaign to cover travel expenses. Additionally, Naomi encourages people to follow Clowns Without Borders on social media and explore volunteer opportunities, especially if they have skills in graphic design or video editing. The interview dispels common misconceptions about clowns and highlights the organization's child-centered approach, where children lead the interaction during performances. Click here to visit the Clowns Without Borders website – https://clownswithoutborders.org/ Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com

Do we have the ability to laugh at ourselves? Bill Weber shares that this is a terrific way to work with one of the foundations of Buddhist wisdom: the concept of Non-self. The allure of our sense of self can easily lead us to become overly attached to our identity. We become competitive, demanding, and obsessive about the way we are treated.  To counter this, Bill encourages us to instead find humor in the demands that our ego makes of us (and others). If we observe our mind playing these games, it allows us to lighten up and disconnect from our sense of self. We gain the ability to laugh at embarrassing situations rather than see them as personal failures. It helps us connect with who we really are behind our social facade - the observer, rather than the performer of acts. This ability to find the absurdity in the human condition is actually a deep practice, one perfected by the late Wes Nisker, a teacher, author and Buddhist comedian. Bill speaks about the tradition of Crazy Wisdom and its role in breaking through the illusion of reality. He encourages us to find the clown, the trickster, the jester and the fool within and learn how not to take ourselves so seriously. He also mentions the organization, "Clowns Without Borders" and reflects on the work of Bernie Glassman, founder of the New York Zen Center. Although Glassman founded a retreat where participants lived among the homeless, and one that took place in Nazi concentration camps, he later pursued humor and went on to found the "Order of Disorder" and the "Zen Peacemakers." Bill closes with Wes Nisker's poem "Why I Meditate"https://inquiringmind.com/article/2301_50_nisker_why-i-meditate/______________ Bill Weber is a senior Vipassana practitioner and a graduate of Spirit Rock's Community Dharma Leaders program. He has twenty-five years of extensive retreat practice and currently practices at home with his husband or sits with a small group of gay men. He is also a documentary filmmaker and video editor, whose latest projects are “To Be Takei,”  “The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin,” and "Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song." Support the show______________ To participate live and be notified of upcoming speakers in advance, please Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gaybuddhistfellowship) or visit https://gaybuddhist.org/calendar/ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit www.GayBuddhist.org.There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

This is a re-release of Season 02 Episode 17: The Swedish Clown (Björn DAHLMAN, Clowns Without Borders).   This is the full version, including content that was previously only available on the PREMIUM version of Mosaic of China.   Chapters 00:00 - Trailer & Intro 02:32 - Part 1 32:20 - Part 2   Subscribe to the PREMIUM version, see the visuals, and/or follow the full transcript for this episode at: https://mosaicofchina.com/season-03-bonus-rerelease-bjorn-dahlman Join the community: Instagram https://instagram.com/oscology LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mosaicofchina Facebook https://facebook.com/mosaicofchina WeChat https://mosaicofchina.com/wechat

This is a re-release of Season 02 Episode 17: The Swedish Clown (Björn DAHLMAN, Clowns Without Borders). This is the full version, including content that was previously only available on the PREMIUM version of Mosaic of China.

Kim McCafferty has travelled all over the world as a street theatre artist, perhaps most notably with her work for Clowns Without Borders, an extraordinary group of people who bring laughter to the most marginalised communities in the most challenging circumstances. Closer to home, she is also the founder of Cavan Arts Festival. Kim joined Tom Dunne on the show today…

Kim McCafferty has travelled all over the world as a street theatre artist, perhaps most notably with her work for Clowns Without Borders, an extraordinary group of people who bring laughter to the most marginalised communities in the most challenging circumstances. Closer to home, she is also the founder of Cavan Arts Festival. Kim joined Tom Dunne on the show today…

AATH Interviews Naomi Shafer of Clowns without Borders Where other resources are scarce, Clowns Without Borders makes laughter abundant. These professional clowns and circus artists perform in refugee camps, conflict zones, and sites of natural disaster.  Read our take on if Laughter is the Best Medicine (https://clownswithoutborders.org/is-laughter-the-best-medicine-these-clowns-say-absolutely/ Visit our website to learn more about the transformative power of play. https://clownswithoutborders.org/ Take our Laughter Challenge (LINK: ) to experience for yourself why laughing matters Follow along Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clownswithoutborders.usa Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clownswithoutborders/?hl=en Of coure, you can give the giggles to a child fleeing from war by making a donation  Better yet, make it a habit by joining the Joymaker's Club. https://clownswithoutborders.kindful.com/?campaign=1207434 Link for the laughter challenge:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RXudxI8/laughterchallenge

Tim Cunningham, RN, DrPH, FAAN is Co-Chief Well-Being Officer at Emory Healthcare and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center at Emory University. He holds a joint appointment as adjunct associate professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory Healthcare and serves as Vice President of Practice and Innovation for Emory Healthcare. He collaborates with interprofessional teams to support structural and systemic well-being support change for healthcare staff and professionals, university staff and faculty, researchers, learners, and community members. His clinical background is emergency nursing, however, he never thought that he would become a nurse.Cunningham's first passion was in the performing arts—theatre, clown, dance and acrobatics. He worked as an actor for nearly a decade in various regional theatres in the U.S. and internationally. It was because of those experiences that he began work with Clowns Without Borders in 2003. A small non-profit organization, Clowns Without Borders sends professional artists into war zones, refugee camps and other zones of crisis with the simple mission of catalyzing laughter and playfulness. Tim has performed in more than 20 countries with the clowns, he served for five years as the Executive Director of CWB, and now he sits on their Board of Directors. It was working in a pediatric ward in pre-earthquake Haiti that inspired Tim to study nursing.He graduated from the Clinical Nurse Leader program at the University of Virginia in 2009 and then worked an emergency/trauma nurse at the UVA Health, Children's National Medical Center and New York Presbyterian, Cornell. Tim completed his Doctorate of Public Health at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University in 2016. His dissertation focused on psychosocial support of expatriate Ebola aid workers in West Africa, with an emphasis on Narrative Medicine. He then joined the faculty at UVA with a joint appointment in the School of Nursing and Department of Drama. Tim is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. His publications focus on compassion and well-being. Tim's co-authored textbook, Self-Care for New and Student Nurses challenges the way we as learners and leaders approach the critical practices of caring for ourselves that we may care for others. To learn more:Reach an article "Emory's Woodruff Health Sciences Center establishes Office of Well-Being"Read The Blue Ridge Academic Health Group Report from 2018 This podcast is brought to you by Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. To learn more about our work, please visithttps://bit.ly/EmoryLM

Hi there, Today, I am overjoyed to catch up with a dear friend and outstanding theater artist and educator. I'm Arts Calling Billy Higgins! About Billy: Currently serving as Artistic Producing Director at Ferndale Repertory Theatre, Billy Higgins (He/They) has worked as a director, producer, actor, devised theatre maker, and circus artist, creating live performance and providing arts leadership throughout the United States and abroad. He serves as a director and teacher on the Movement faculty at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, and is the creator of the Arts Justice work The Constitutional Arts Project. Additionally, Billy has worked in various capacities as a performer, director, and movement designer with The Public Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Turkmen State Circus in partnership with The United States State Department, The Dell'Arte Company, and The Samuel Beckett Center, among others. His work with the Tony Award Winning Broadway Advocacy Coalition as a member of the Artist Impact Team in partnership with Columbia Law School, and Rattestick Playwright's Theater as a member of the creative team of The Pilot For Restorative Justice directly addressed issues of systemic racism and inequity through the lens of inclusive and accessible theatre. Whenever possible, Billy volunteers with Clowns Without Borders, and enjoys sailing and his dog, Norman. When not onstage or in the ring, Billy can most often be found sailing traditionally rigged tall ships and schooners, which he has served on as a professional mariner for over a decade. He received his M.F.A. from Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theater, M.Ph. from Trinity College, Dublin, B.F.A. from The University of Wyoming, and additional professional certifications in Building Diversity from The University of Pennsylvania. It was such a pleasure catching up and learning from you, my friend. We didn't cover everything this time around, but we must do this again sometime! Thanks again and all the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro at cruzfolio.com. If you like the show: consider reviewing and sharing the podcast, your support truly makes a difference! Check us out for more podcasts about the arts and original content! Make art. Much love, j

Any speechwriter will corroborate that you can use the art of self-deprecation to engage an audience in ways that cannot be achieved through other rhetorical tricks. But if you adopt the wrong tone, it can come across as inauthentic, unfunny, and - worst of all - creepy. It takes a surprising amount of thoughtfulness, skill and intelligence to make yourself the subject of derision.Clowns are the monarchs of self-mockery, and today's guest is the King. The Frog King, to be precise. Björn Dahlman's story takes him from the suburbs of Sweden to the mountains of the Middle Kingdom, where he performed the first ever Clowns Without Borders project in China. And in a culture where it is very difficult to celebrate your mistakes, he teaches us all a valuable lesson in the dignity of laughter.

Any speechwriter will corroborate that you can use the art of self-deprecation to engage an audience in ways that cannot be achieved through other rhetorical tricks. But if you adopt the wrong tone, it can come across as inauthentic, unfunny, and - worst of all - creepy. It takes a surprising amount of thoughtfulness, skill and intelligence to make yourself the subject of derision.Clowns are the monarchs of self-mockery, and today's guest is the King. The Frog King, to be precise. Björn Dahlman's story takes him from the suburbs of Sweden to the mountains of the Middle Kingdom, where he performed the first ever Clowns Without Borders project in China. And in a culture where it is very difficult to celebrate your mistakes, he teaches us all a valuable lesson in the dignity of laughter.

Any speechwriter will corroborate that you can use the art of self-deprecation to engage an audience in ways that cannot be achieved through other rhetorical tricks. But if you adopt the wrong tone, it can come across as inauthentic, unfunny, and - worst of all - creepy. It takes a surprising amount of thoughtfulness, skill and intelligence to make yourself the subject of derision. Clowns are the monarchs of self-mockery, and today's guest is the King. The Frog King, to be precise. Björn Dahlman's story takes him from the suburbs of Sweden to the mountains of the Middle Kingdom, where he performed the first ever Clowns Without Borders project in China. And in a culture where it is very difficult to celebrate your mistakes, he teaches us all a valuable lesson in the dignity of laughter. Subscribe to the PREMIUM version, see the visuals, and/or follow the full transcript for this episode at https://mosaicofchina.com/season-02-episode-17-bjorn-dahlman Join the community on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mosaicofchina_), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mosaicofchina), Facebook (https://facebook.com/mosaicofchina) or WeChat (https://mosaicofchina.com/wechat). The episode also includes a catch-up interview with Maple Zuo from Season 01 Episode 02. (https://mosaicofchina.com/season-01-episode-02-maple-zuo).

Join Em Stroud and her clown Barbara as they talk all things Clowns without Borders.  What is Clowning without Borders?  How can Clowning help change the world?  What is the mission of Clowns without borders?  How can play help change us all live a life full of more of joy and wonder. How is Barbara going to help support Clowns without Borders?  What can play teach us all?  And much much more.. Samantha’s Social Media: Facebook: clownswithoutborders Instagram: clownswithoutbordresuk LinkedIn: clowns-without-borders-uk Twitter: childrenlaughUK About Samantha Clowns Without Borders UK supports the emotional wellbeing of children living through disaster by sharing laughter and play. Putting children at the heart of everything they do, the charity shares their joyful performances and activities in refugee camps around the world.

In this episode, Matt talks with talk show host Kerry Gorgone. Seasoned podcasters and newbie podcasters can learn a lot from our conversation which spans topics that range from Clowns Without Borders to avoiding podcast burnout. Today, Kerry lets us in on a plethora of lessons she has learned from the podcasting industry. She also talks about what it means to be a talk show host, and how to get over perfectionist tendencies. Kerry is the cohost of The Backpack Show (with Chris Brogan), The Punch Out Podcast (alongside Katie Robbert), and hosts The Marketing Profs Podcast: three shows with vastly different topics and audiences. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Today you’ll learn about: How different intros can affect the tone, feel, and atmosphere for your podcast What does the title “talk show host” mean? Kerry Gorgone’s background in podcasting and the story behind her new podcast Lessons that Kerry has learned about podcasting The importance of having separate audio tracks Taking out “ums” and swears Editing other background noises Building rapport with guests Pre-interview or prep calls The Punch Out Podcast, The Marketing Profs Podcast, and The Backpack Show The key to having a great podcast What you can learn when you consume content as well as produce it Burnout as a creator and as a podcaster Burning out to realize what you can do to not burn out Daily, weekly, monthly, versus seasons Focusing on your passion The perks of recording live and what it means to make mistakes Resources/Links: How to make an intro for your podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5oG8LHQI2Y

Tim Cunningham never thought he would become a nurse. His first passion was in the performing arts—theatre, clown, dance and acrobatics. He worked as an actor for nearly a decade in various regional theatres in the U.S. and internationally. It was through those experiences that he began work with Clowns Without Borders in 2003. A small non-profit, Clowns Without Borders sends professional artists into war zones, refugee camps and other zones of crisis with the simple mission of catalyzing laughter and playfulness. Tim has performed in more than 20 countries with the clowns, he served for five years as the Executive Director of CWB and now sits on their Board of Directors. It was working in a pediatric ward in pre-earthquake Haiti that inspired Tim to study nursing. He graduated from the Clinical Nurse Leader program at the University of Virginia in 2009 and then worked an emergency/trauma nurse at the UVA Health System, Children's National Medical Center and New York Presbyterian, Cornell. He has worked internationally as a clinician in post-earthquake Haiti; Sierra Leone, during the Ebola outbreak with the organization, Partners in Health; and most recently with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. His work as a clown and nurse keeps bringing him back to the central question: What keeps people resilient?  This question helped him complete his Doctorate of Public Health at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. His dissertation focused on psychosocial support of expatriate Ebola aid workers in West Africa, with an emphasis on Narrative Medicine. In 2016 He joined the faculty at UVA with a joint appointment in the School of Nursing and Department of Drama. He also served as the Director of the Compassionate Care Initiative. Currently, Tim is the Vice President of Practice and Innovation at Emory Healthcare where he also holds an appointment as Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Nell Hodgson School of Nursing at Emory University. Tim is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.  In this conversation Tim shares his unusual journey, the suffering he faced and meaning and lessons he gathered from them. Tim talks about the power  and importance of non-verbal communication, finding connection, maintaining humanity, and guides us to find our our definition of resiliency.Tune in to learn more!To learn more about Tim's work visit:Twitter: @timcunninghamrnWebsite: timcunninghamrn.comBook: agoodkite.comThis podcast is brought to you by Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. To learn more about our work, please visithttps://bit.ly/EmoryLM

Episode Notes Welcome to Circle of Willis, my podcast about science and the scientists who do it, brought to you by generous folks at VQR, the Center for Media and Citizenship, and WTJU Radio at the University of Virginia here in Charlottesville. Folks, sometimes the chaos swirls and the lights dim. Sometimes things go very wrong and we don’t know what to do with ourselves. Sometimes those who’ve dedicated their lives to helping don’t know how to help, or, more likely these days, they don’t have the tools they need. And despite what you may have heard, laughter is not the best medicine. But in Part 2 of our conversation, my guest TIM CUNNINGHAM is here to remind us that sometimes laughter is the only medicine available, that laughter can catalyze the kinds of social connections we need most during our times of trial, and that laughter might even make those medicines that are the best more effective. Maybe that’s why Pablo Neruda once wrote, Take bread away from me, if you wish Take air away But do not take from me your laughter Humor has an almost mystical power to make life a little better, sometimes a LOT better. That’s why, in addition to being the VP for Practice and Innovation at Emory Healthcare, a Registered Nurse, and a Dr. of Public Health, Tim Cunningham is a professional Clown, trained at the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre up in Northern California, and a board member of CLOWNS WITHOUT BORDERS, which you are going to hear all about in just a few moments. Tim is going to tell us how being a professional clown has informed his work, world view, and personal life, and how all of that converged in all too real moments of life and death in a time of pandemic. ———————— Folks, the Music on Circle of Willis is written and performed by TOM STAUFFER and his band THE NEW DRAKES… For information about how to purchase their music, check the “Music if Circle of Willis” page at circleofwillispodcast.com Circle of Willis is Produced by SIVA VAIDHYANATHAN and brought to you by VQR and the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia… And that Circle of Willis is a member of the VIRGINIA AUDIO COLLECTIVE! You can find out more about that at Virginiaaudio.org. Special thanks Circle of Willis Associate Producer GRACE BOYLE, NATHAN MOORE, General Manager and swell guy at WTJU FM in Charlottesville, VA, and tough as nails editor-in-chief PAUL REYES at VQR—otherwise known as the Virginia Quarterly Review, winner of the National Magazine Award for General Excellence, in 2019, and finalist for the same award right here in 2020. If you like this podcast, how about giving us a little review at iTunes and letting us know how we’re doing? It’s super easy and we like it! Or send us an email by going to circleofwillispodcast.com and clicking on the “contact” tab. Find out more at http://circleofwillispodcast.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Clowns without Borders partners with NGOs and works in countries across Africa. Locally, it is also working on an evidence-based training programme called Parenting for Lifelong Health which aims to teach parents how to build healthy relations and reduce violence in the home. We're joined on the line by Suzan Eriksson, co-director of CWB SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is arts and social documentary photographer Sarah Hickson. In collaboration with other arts practitioners, humanitarian organisations or as a solitary creative nomad, she captures the human spirit where it shows itself at the frayed edges; revealing fragility & vulnerability, but also resilience and hope.Brave New You TRIBE podcast Host, artist & illustrator, Lou Hamilton chats with Sarah as she talks about how she photographs the lonely images of lockdown, the vibrant visual rhythms of the arts, creative process and diverse cultures, as well as the humbling landscapes of displaced and migrant peoples caught between the loss of their homelands and the future hope for safety and security. Holding firmly to her camera through these turbulent and transient times, she brings us her Story from the Edge.Find out more about Sarah's work on https://photography.sarahhickson.com/and follow her on @sarahmhicksonJoin our tribe https://www.brave-new-you.com/tribe and follow us on instagram @bravenewyoutribe and Lou @brave_newgirlThanks to Podstar Ltd for producing the series https://podstarpr.com/Music is licensed from Melody LoopsSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=S7WVQQ2YC26RN)

Frances speaks to physical performer, director and clown Hanna Winter.They discuss day jobs, how to stay creative on the side, and money saving tips.Hanna Winter is a Hungary-born physical theatre performer, director, and clown.She lived in London for six years, where she performed theatre at the Southwark Playhouse, toured with Clowns Without Borders, featured in BBC series “The Capture” and for several years she ran the comedy night 'Lost Cabaret'—dedicated to alternative comedy.Hanna has some great stories about studying at École Philippe Gaulier, working in an escape room, and almost performing for Patricia Arquette! Artwork by Yasemin Gava Music by Dave Golbraich See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode, Dr. Emily Church, Executive Director of Equity & Education at XPRIZE, will be dropping in on a conversation between Brent Bushnell, entrepreneur, engineer and CEO/co-founder of Two Bit Circus and Chris Copeland, professional athlete who has played for the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, ultimately earning the nickname "The X-Factor". In this candid conversation, Brent and Chris come together to talk about creativity, their experience at XPRIZE Visioneering, and the importance of experimentation and taking risks. Brent Bushnell is an entrepreneur, engineer and CEO/co-founder of Two Bit Circus, a Los Angeles-based experiential entertainment company. The interdisciplinary team strives to create immersive, social fun and is currently building a network of micro-amusement parks featuring free-roaming VR, robot bartenders, an interactive supper club and more. Previously they created STEAM Carnival, a traveling event to inspire kids about science, technology, engineering, art and math.Brent is on fire about using play and spectacle to inspire inventors. He is passionate about rebranding STEM learning to STEAM with the inclusion of art and creativity. He is motivated by the power of group games and interactive media to bring people together in fun and meaningful ways. As a UCLA-trained engineer, he is a hands-on maker who uses rapid prototyping to turn vision into reality. He's board president of Two Bit Circus Foundation, an LA-based 501c3 that deploys STEAM-based programs for middle and high school students. Previously, he was the on-camera inventor for the ABC TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. He was a founding member of Syyn Labs, a creative collective creating stunts for brands like Google and Disney and helped OK Go build the Rube Goldberg machine for their viral This Too Shall Pass music video that garnered 50+ million views on YouTube.In his spare time, Brent enjoys mentoring teens in entrepreneurship via programs such as NFTE. He's a supporter of Clowns Without Borders and publishes on Twitter at @brentbushnell.Chris Copeland nicknamed "The X-Factor" is an American professional basketball player who last played for MoraBanc Andorra of the Liga ACB. He played college basketball for the University of Colorado Boulder from 2002 until 2006Links: http://www.twobitcircus.org/https://www.xprize.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Educator, producer, and facilitator Samantha Holdsworth tells us about the downright inspiring creative work she does with young people, how art can be used for social change, and why clowns are not -- repeat, not -- scary.Co-founded with Greg Klerkx in 2006, Nimble Fish creates theatrical productions and public programmes designed to make meaningful impacts in communities across the country. Clowns without Borders UK is a part of an international support network that brings joy, laughter, and emotional relief to children in areas of humanitarian crisis. www.nimble-fish.co.uk www.clownswithoutborders.org.uk@samantha_holdsworth@clownswithoutbordersukSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/betweentwocurators)

News, views and reviews from the world of business. Heather Noble & Tracy Jones present The Business Community on Calon FM, Episode 111. Find out more about this show, the presenters, Calon FM and previous episodes at www.thebusiness.community.

Send in the clowns! Clowns Without Borders are bringing laughter to those who need it most around the world. (Clowns Without Borders International)

This week on Ep.Log Media's podcast Rangmanch, Bhawana Somaaya chats with actor-director-producer Rupesh Tillu. He has an inspirational journey of starting from a remote suburb of Mumbai to performing in Sweden and shares his learnings from the journey. He is associated with Clowns Without Borders- an organization that sends clowns to locations in distress. Having performed in various countries, destiny brought Rupesh to perform in Kamatipura, a red-light area in Mumbai, and that transformed his mindset forever. Rupesh has brought a change in the lives of the children living in that place by not just performing in front of them, but also teaching them what he has learned. In 2017, he took 6 children to perform in Poland. Listen to this inspiring episode on Rangmanch. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Eleanor LeCain talks about healing trauma through laughter – and the resilience of the human spirit - with Clowns Without Borders members Naomi Shafer (Executive Director), Erin Crites and Sayda Trujillo (Board Members) whose job is to bring joy to the world.”  

We spoke with Susan Fraiman author of Extreme Domesticity: A View from the Margins, in which she challenges main stream views of domesticity and explores homemaking for under-represented groups, and Tim Cunningham has traveled to 13 countries delivering laughter to communities in crisis across the globe with Clowns Without Borders.… Read More

On this episode of Talking Late Night, Max interviews Mike Funt, a performer, teacher, and professional clown based out of Los Angeles, California. Mike started his theatrical career young by being allowed to perform for his first-grade class if he behaved during the week. From there, he majored in theatre at Valdosta State University. Mike's background in professional performing includes acting in plays and short films and doing stand-up and improv. Most notably, Mike Funt is a clown. In addition to working with the clown troupes Four Clowns, Ten West, and Clowns Without Borders, Mike writes his own clown shows and puts on many per year. Not only is Mike a clown, he is also a teacher, instructing students worldwide on how they can truly access their "inner idiot." Check Mike out here, and be sure to look up his classes at The Clown School if you want to discover that clown that has always been inside you. Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to like our Facebook page here, and also rate and leave us a review on iTunes!    

This week Deana talks with Bekah Smith about Clowns Without Borders, clown school, juggling and the Up Down Circus. Links: - Clowns Without Borders https://clownswithoutborders.org - Global News article and video on the South Sudan trip http://globalnews.ca/news/3431066/south-sudan-clown/ - Up Down Circus http://www.updowncircus.com - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bekahjuggler/ - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UpDownCircus/ - Bishop’s Castle http://www.bishopcastle.org/ Hosted by Deana Morton Engineered by Andrew Morton Theme song by Carry Me Ohio (https://www.carrymeohio.com)

There’s been a huge transition on the national stage. The curtain has closed on one act and opened on another. There’s a whole new cast of players, and no one’s sure where this plotline is headed. Not to say that the audience is always sitting still to find out. This hour, we’re going to talk to artists who’re standing up with their art.Trump Inspires a New Era of Protest Music - 1:53Donald Trump's inauguration party featured musicians like Toby Keith playing the Lincoln Memorial. But alongside the celebrations and demonstrations across the country, there’s also signs that a new era of protest music is brewing in the Northwest, from Portland's Kyle Craft (who's usually more Bowie than Guthrie) to Seattle's Death Cab for Cutie, Wimps, and Tacocat.Margaret Jacobsen - On The Front Line - 5:43The Portland branch of the Womens’ March on Washington had a rocky start, with some group members feeling like the original organizers weren’t doing enough to make everyone feel welcome. Many group members perceived Margaret Jacobsen, who is African American and identifies as genderqueer, as a unifying figure, and Jacobsen stepped up. The Slants Meet the Supremes - 9:00This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s dispute with Portland dance-rock band The Slants. It's a legal fight that's taken eight years to play out, as the band has tried to trademark its name and the PTO has pushed back, saying it's a racial slur. The Many Voices of Eliza Jane Schneider - 13:47For five years, Eliza Jane Schneider voiced most of the female characters on South Park: Wendy, Shelly, Principal Victoria, Mrs. Cartman, the Mayor. She’s created characters for A-list feature films and video games, and to top it all off, she writes and performs award-winning plays and one-woman shows. For the Fertile Ground Festival, she’s premiering a one-woman show called “Displaced,” where she channels dozens of displaced individuals she's met around the world.All the World's a Clown - 23:52Michael O’Neill is a clown, big shoes and all. In his newest one-man show, “Shakespeare’s Fools,” he links together 12 characters from eight of the Bard’s plays in a single hour. O'Neill also told us about his journeys around the world bringing laughter to disaster-ravaged places with Clowns Without Borders, and then talked with us about the legacy of Portland's most famous borderless clown: Ben Linder, who was killed by Nicaraguan Contras in 1987.The Making of a Harrowing Expedition, On Stage - 33:05Everyone knows the story of Lewis and Clark’s expedition, but did you know that shortly after the Corps of Discovery returned, Thomas Jefferson and the millionaire John Jacob Astor organized a second expedition — this one by land and by sea — to create America’s first settlement on the Pacific Ocean? The writer Peter Stark recounted both harrowing journeys in his book “Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival.” It's the subject of the new play "Astoria" at Portland Center Stage through Feb. 12, and interview the only woman in the cast, Delanna Studi.Literary Powerhouse Roxane Gay - 39:49Roxane Gay is one of those writers who seems comfortable in every genre. She’s a novelist, a short story writer, an essayist, a pop culture critic, and a comic book writer. Despite the medium, though, she often returns to certain through-lines: the horror and pervasiveness of sexual violence against women, the challenge and necessity of feminism, the power of resilience, and the leavening agent of humor. Gay made a big splash in 2014 with her essay collection “Bad Feminist,” and she spoke with Think Out Loud about her new short story collection, “Difficult Women."

Episode Summary Laura Rittenhouse is a trust and valuation expert, as well as a financial strategist and innovation coach to fortune 500 and small cap companies. She is also the founder of Rittenhouse Rankings, Inc. and the author of Investing Between the Lines. On this episode, Laura explains the importance of candor within an organization. She believes candor is what makes a company and its team succeed against the toughest of odds. What Was Covered 04:30 - How did Laura get started? 06:00 - Laura talks about Clowns Without Borders. 10:00 - What does Laura currently do? 12:00 - What makes people trustworthy? 13:00 - In order to be effective leaders, you need a compelling story. 13:35 - Person-to-person conversations are much more powerful than digital conversations. 17:10 - What does Laura look for when she reads the shareholder letters? 20:05 - How important is the connection between candor and vision? 24:10 - If you lie to other people, you'll eventually begin to lie to yourself. 27:40 - How do you create a 'candor enterprise'? 31:25 - How can we contribute to a bigger purpose?   Tweetables Without candor, there is no trust. What is your purpose? Humility leads to innovation. Words are the clothes for our souls.   Links Mentioned J Robinett Enterprises John Livesay Funding Strategist Rittenhouse Rankings Website Investing Between the Lines by Laura Rittenhouse Clowns Without Borders Website Want the Transcription? Click Here to Download Crack The Funding Code! Register now for the free webinar Share The Show Did you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review! Click this link Click on the 'Subscribe' button below the artwork Go to the 'Ratings and Reviews' section Click on 'Write a Review'

The Fanny & Johnny Craddock of comedy podcasting - critic Kate Copstick and blogger John Fleming - talk about having sex, Gilbert & Sullivan, the new Angel Comedy club in London, Edinburgh Fringe comedy previews in the Mama Biashara performance space, the Jeremy Corbyn video, Clowns Without Borders, sending comedians to combat ISIS and Saddam Hussein’s creative idea plus… Comic David Mills’ major Hollywood movie, Copstick promotes Donald Trump and distrusts "raging lezzer" Hilary Clinton while John defends Bill Clinton's honesty… And then there is the origin of the legendary banger-up-the-bum routine and why (in Copstick’s opinion) "British comedy is going down the tubes”. http://www.grouchyclub.co.uk You can also download this audio podcast from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/grouchy-clubs-mostly-about/id977279883 John Fleming posts occasional blogs at: http://blog.thejohnfleming.com

7 Temmuz 2015: Clowns Without Borders / Sınır Tanımayan Palyaçolar: Güray Dinçol Dünyanın çeşitli afet ve savaş bölgelerinde, travma altındaki çocuklar için ücretsiz gösteriler yapan Amerikalı bir gösteri topluluğu olan Clowns Without Borders / Sınır Tanımayan Palyaçolar'ın Türkiye ayağını kurmak amacıyla yola çıkan ve bu niyetle bir dayanışma çağrısında bulunan ekipten Güray Dinçol Açık Dergi'de konuğumuzdu.

What a wonderful find this was: Clowns Without Borders, founded in Barcelona in July 1993. The idea began when Tortell Poltrona, a professional clown in Spain, was invited to perform in a refugee camp in Croatia. This performance unexpectedly attracted audiences of more than 700 children, proving to Poltrona that there is a great need for clowns and entertainment in crisis situations. He founded Clowns Without Borders to offer humor as a means of psychological support to communities that have suffered trauma. The clowns have organizations in nine countries Spain, France, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, South Africa, Canada and the United States. We’ll visit with RN and president of “Clowns,” Tim Cunningham. This is just a beautiful story. Read more...

What a wonderful find this was: Clowns Without Borders, founded in Barcelona in July 1993. The idea began when Tortell Poltrona, a professional clown in Spain, was invited to perform in a refugee camp in Croatia. This performance unexpectedly attracted audiences of more than 700 children, proving to Poltrona that there is a great need for clowns and entertainment in crisis situations. He founded Clowns Without Borders to offer humor as a means of psychological support to communities that have suffered trauma. The clowns have organizations in nine countries Spain, France, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, South Africa, Canada and the United States. We’ll visit with RN and president of “Clowns,” Tim Cunningham. This is just a beautiful story. AND—Flu shot controversy rages on. What do you think? Nurse Talk took a Facebook poll and we got some very passionate answers. We will share this with you in the show. Very interesting—and no less interesting was a mainstream media newscast we’ll share. Read more...