Podcasts about Columbia College Chicago

Raise your hand if you've ever felt writing imposter syndrome! We all have our hands up. On this episode, De'Andre S. Holmes of Columbia College Chicago shares his experience with self-doubt, exacerbated by pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, not English. Plus, he talks about taking a fully-funded semester in Paris through his MFA program, provides advice for students coping with grad school burnout, and describes why racial and ethnic diversity is so critical in the MFA.A native of Philadelphia, De'Andre S. Holmes received a bachelor's degree from Temple University and is a second-year MFA candidate at Columbia College in his current home of Chicago. He is an aspiring author, penning his first book of short stories titled "Daddy, do you love me?" and a novelette titled "Obscurity." De'Andre's work can be found in Contextos Chicago, Short Story Break, SONKU magazine, and Allium Literary Journal. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling, exploring different cultures, and binge-watching animal documentaries. Find him at his website dsholmeswrites.com and on Instagram @d.s.holmeswrites.MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com.BE PART OF THE SHOWDonate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee.Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience.Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application.STAY CONNECTEDTwitter: @MFAwriterspodInstagram: @MFAwriterspodcastFacebook: MFA WritersEmail: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

This is the sixth and final installment of the 2025 NHCA Updates in Music Audiology Workshop recap. In this episode, we'll listen to Benj Kanters' lecture "Tools For Teaching Awareness From the Intersection of Music, Audio and Audiology". Whether you call it the caboose, anchor, closer, wrap-up, coda, or ultimate, Benj's talk was the last of a long day of lectures and panel discussions circling the larger topic of Music Audiology, and we could not have imagined a better way to close out the workshop. Note that the content has been edited slightly for the audio-only format, and these lecture recordings are not eligible for CEUs. If you want the full educational experience, we invite you to seek out the National Hearing Conservation Association and our annual conferences. Benj Kanters (BS/MM Northwestern University) is associate professor emeritus of audio, Columbia College Chicago, where he was on the faculty of the Audio Arts and Acoustics department from 1993 to 2022. He directed the Audio Design and Production major, teaching audio physics and recording/production at all levels of the curriculum. After studying hearing physiology as part of his master's degree at Northwestern, he developed the course Studies in Hearing in 2002, teaching physiology, disorders and conservation as a department core Requirement. Prior to Columbia, Benj spent twenty years in the Chicago music scene. He was partner and sound engineer at the concert-club Amazingrace, and later partner and chief managing engineer of Studiomedia Recording in Evanston. In 2007, he founded Heartomorrow and The Hearing Conservation Workshop, visiting universities and professional organizations to teach his unique flavor of hearing awareness to students and professionals in audio, music and the hearing sciences. To date, he has presented over 100 workshops in the US, Mexico and Europe and in recognition of his work received the Safe in Sound award in 2014.

In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss subtle Bill Murray vs. over-the-top Bill Murray, if it's okay to shave someone's head without first telling them and much more during their discussion of Ivan Reitman's Stripes (1981). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In honor of Poetry month we invited local author and poet Joshua C. Robinson. If you are interested in trading heir books we have them available at out library here in Longmont Colorado.Joshua's Bio:Joshua C. Robinson (They/Them) received degrees in Playwriting and Poetry from the University of Missouri; they hold a Master's of Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago. They have performed nationally and locally. Their work is featured in a multitude of journals and stages, New City, The Maneater, Writer's Block Zine, and more. They survived a year and a half of non consecutive homelessness. Their memoir “Homeless With God,” has yet to win any awards, but there's still time. They would like to take themselves less seriously someday. They would also like to take a nap. They love you, and they mean it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss just how much we need to know about EPA car standards, if Dr. Bruner was a bit of a dick, and much more during their discussion of Barry Levinson's Best Picture winner, Rain Man (1988).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss lightning in a bottle casting, anti-John Hughes depictions of teen life, and much more during their chat of the seminal flick Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss whether rom needed to be part of this com, if Cyn was actually a good friend to Tess or not, and much more during their chat of Mike Nichols' Oscar-lauded flick Working Girl (1988).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek debate what people may know of Salieri's actual legacy, whether this Oscar winner needed to be trimmed up a bit, and much more during their discussion of Milos Forman's Amadeus (1984).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

This week, poets CM Burroughs and Adrian Matejka discuss the groundbreaking legacy of poet Melvin Dixon, who "wrote extensively about the complexities of being a gay Black man" (Poetry Foundation). Presented by the Poetry Foundation. This conversation originally took place May 19, 2024 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival.We hope you enjoy entering the Mind of a Writer.AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOMEAbout the writers:CM BURROUGHS is Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Columbia College Chicago and author of The Vital System and Master Suffering, which was longlisted for the National Book Award, Lambda Book Award, and the LA Times Book Award. Burroughs' poetry has appeared in journals and anthologies including Poetry, Ploughshares, Cave Canem's Gathering Ground, and Best American Experimental Writing.ADRIAN MATEJKA is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Somebody Else Sold the World (Penguin, 2021), which was a finalist for the UNT 2022 Rilke Prize and the 2022 Indiana Authors Award. His first graphic novel Last On His Feet: Jack Johnson and the Battle of the Century was published by Liveright in 2023. He serves as Editor of Poetry magazine.From the Poetry Foundation: Scholar, novelist, and poet MELVIN DIXON was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He earned a BA from Wesleyan University and an MA and a PhD from Brown University. Dixon wrote the poetry collections Change of Territory (1983) and Love's Instruments (1995, published posthumously) and two novels, Trouble the Water (1989), winner of a Nilon Award for Excellence in Minority Fiction, and Vanishing Rooms (1991). Influenced by James Baldwin, Dixon wrote extensively about the complexities of being a gay black man. Speaking on this topic at a speech to the Third National Lesbian and Gay Writers Conference, Dixon said, "As white gays deny multiculturalism among gays, so too do black communities deny multisexualism among their members. Against this double cremation, we must leave the legacy of our writing and our perspectives on gay and straight experiences."   Dixon produced scholarship on and translated writing by several African American writers, including Leopold Sedar Senghor, Geneviève Fabre, and Jacques Roumain. Dixon was the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and he taught at Wesleyan University, the City University of New York, Fordham University, Columbia University, and Williams College. He died from complications related to AIDS at age 42.

In this episode, Anna and Derek chat about just how long it takes to walk down 50 flights of stairs, if Donald Pleasance was having any fun, and much more during their discussion of the John Carpenter classic Escape from New York (1981).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

BrownTown on BrownTown. BnB audio engineers Kiera Battles and Kassandra Borah hop off the 1's and 2's and onto the guest couch to help BrownTown breakdown the podcast's episodes of 2024. Last year we continued our Palestinian Liberation series, gave analysis on local and federal elections, revealed new SoapBox moves, unpacked the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, reconnected with old media-maker comrades, and had our first in-distillery recording. For better or worse, here's to 2025!With 12 total full episodes, 2024 brought 11 guest episodes (5 repeat, 8 new; 4 with 2+ guests), only 1 with no guests, only 1 virtual recordings, 4 series-type episodes, and 0 bonus episodes. In addition to the breakdown, the expanded team breaks bread about leadership,  creative careers, and this political moment. Originally recorded January 30, 2025. Listen to all the episodes on your chosen podcast application or right here! GUESTSKiera Battles is nearing the completion of her master's program at Berklee College of Music. During her time there, she has begun laying the foundation for her own business as part of her culminating project. This venture is dedicated to empowering individuals in the music industry, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to make a significant impact in the field. As her business grows, Kiera plans to continue pursuing her diverse passions—whether that's through audio, venue work, making waves in the music industry, or being an absolute menace.Kassandra Borah is a soon-to-be graduate of Columbia College Chicago, where she currently serves as president of the Women in Audio Club. This May, she will be among the first graduates of the college's newly launched Sound Design program. With a deep foundation in music performance and composition, she was inspired to expand her expertise into the realm of audio for visual media. Passionate and driven, Kassandra is excited to launch her career, with a particular focus on sound design for animation and video games. CREDITS: Intro music from Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime performance; outro music Free Luigi by Cooked Music. Audio recorded by Troy Alim and engineered by Kassandra Borah.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

This podcast provides insights from Marketing Insights podcast host Career Coach Shanita Akintonde and two guests: Jennifer Halperin, Internship and Career Advisor, Columbia College Chicago, and Gregg Orloff, Founder and Executive Search Consultant, Roberts & Ryan. The group discusses long-term industry trends and practical advice for finding your pathway to a career. #JobSearch #MarketingJobs #Careers #MarketingInsights #CareerCoaching #ShanitaSpeaksLLCPodcast Transcript

In this episode, Anna and Derek chat about Buddy being a grunge trendsetter years before it was cool, if Terry's boyfriend actually had a right to be annoyed with her, and much more during their discussion of the very extremely loose Twelfth Night adaptation Just One of the Guys (1985).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

Otruta is a Ukrainian musician from Kyiv, Ukraine. He is a student at Columbia College Chicago studying audio production and music. Otruta produces music and performs as a DJ all over the world. He has put on a music festival in Kyiv, Ukraine and hopes to do more with music and education in Ukraine.

Keith Crawford shares his fascinating transition from live audio engineering to becoming a portfolio manager. Keith talks about his early passion for music, the skills he honed at Columbia College Chicago, and the lessons he learned in various roles, including operations in live events and spice manufacturing. Skills that seemed instrumental in Keith's career include the importance of curiosity, overcoming industry jargon, and translating skills across different fields. Keith Crawford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithncrawford/ Jaclyn Crawford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyndcrawford/ Columbia College of Chicago: https://www.colum.edu/ Phillip Comeau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipcomeau/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia X: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/ Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskills 00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills 00:31 Keith Crawford's Early Career in Audio Engineering 02:58 The Evolution of Audio Technology 06:33 The Rise of Podcasting and Digital Media 08:48 Creative Education and Its Impact 17:58 Transitioning from Audio to Operations 18:45 Exploring New Opportunities in Spice Manufacturing 22:36 The Importance of Curiosity in Career Growth 24:14 Merging Lanes: Audio and Lean Principles 25:58 Hands-On Prototyping vs. Theoretical Planning 27:53 User Experience in Design 31:42 The Creator's Dilemma: Ego and Innovation 32:58 Business Pivots: Lessons from Kodak and Fuji 36:01 Translating Skills Across Industries 39:39 Navigating Industry Jargon 43:31 Leadership and Approachability 46:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss the plot's necessary (?) riff off Hamlet, the purpose of Brewmeister Smith's enormous chompers, and much more during their chat of the hoser-rific Canadian comedy Strange Brew (1983).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek chat about extraordinary child performances, Daddy Warbucks being more of a pushover than remembered, and much more during their discussion of the unappreciated (?) musical Annie (1982).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode of The Talk of Fame Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Sabrina Schoenberg! Sabrina is born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Sabrina is an actress, national ​champion ballroom dancer, and the founder of the Sabrina ​Schoenberg RES Foundation.  Sabrina was one of the first living ​people in the United States to be diagnosed with RES and GLHS. ​Sabrina graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a ​bachelor's degree in acting. Sabrina travels around the world as a ​competitive ballroom dancer. She has defied several odds, ​training with some of the top coaches and professionals in the ​ballroom dance industry, and has become a national and regional ​ballroom dance champion. When she is not acting, ballroom ​dancing, and training for the adaptive CrossFit games, she ​teaches children in the arts. Since Sabrina was a child, it has been ​her goal to start a foundation to make people more aware of ​RES, GLHS, and similar silent disabilities. “I want to tell my story ​and inspire others to go beyond the self-imposed, medically-​imposed, or socially-imposed limits that have been set for them. I ​want others to know that even if the odds are not in your favor ​and people doubt your ability to do something, you can do ​whatever you put your mind to and accomplish your dreams.” In ​May of 2023, Sabrina used her college graduation money to start ​the Sabrina Schoenberg RES Foundation. “to help students, schools, and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music.  Don't miss this inspiring conversation filled with stories of Inspiration, dance, and the power of stories! Follow Me: Instagram: @Officialkyliemontigney @Talkoffamepod Facebook: @Officialkyliemontigney @Talkoffame Twitter: @Kyliemontigney4 About Me: Hi, I'm Kylie! I'm passionate about sports, spending time with family, traveling, and connecting with people who inspire me. I love listening to people's stories and sharing their journeys with the world!

The world's only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 11 - "The Authors of Audio Branding." Stew Redwine (VP, Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes two experts who literally wrote the book — “Audio Branding.” Colleen Fahey, (US Managing Director, Sixième Son), and Larry Minsky, (Professor, Columbia College Chicago) sit down for an audio branding masterclass and deep dive highlighting one of today's top audio spenders. “Audio Branding  uses rhythm and energy and density of sound and instrumentation. And it seeks to let people understand your brand better, remember it better, and attend to it–pay more attention to it–and it's very successful in doing all of those things.” Colleen Fahey, (US Managing Director, Sixième Son). We're talkin' Train Sounds, Going Beyond Jingles, and Confused Branding. Let's jump in.

In 2012, at age 50, I enrolled at Columbia College Chicago. While there, I forged lasting friendships with a handful of my much younger classmates, including this week's guest, Colin Fagan. I really enjoyed discussing how our very different age demographics affected our shared college experience. Recorded on 10/6/24.

In the first episode of season six, Anna and Derek ask what made Elora Danan such a special baby besides a birthmark, why Queen Bavmorda was looking so dang rough at the end, and much more during their discussion of the Ron Howard and George Lucas collab Willow (1988). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this encore episode, Kim Bevans shares her expertise on incorporating somatic interventions into traditional talk therapy, exploring common misconceptions and the profound healing impact of therapists using their own embodiment. We discuss practical tips for therapists looking to enrich their toolkit with somatic techniques and emphasize the importance of therapists having their own movement practices. We also look at various somatic interventions, including movement, identifying body sensations, and using expressive therapy approaches. MEET Kim BevansKim Bevans is a body-oriented therapist and Embodiment Expert. Kim received her master's degree from Columbia College Chicago in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. Kim is a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. Kim provides therapy to women who over-intellectualize, spend too much time in their thinking minds, and feel emotionally overwhelmed. Kim helps women hear the call in their bodies and hearts to facilitate deeper connection, understanding, and healing within themselves. Her private practice is in Boston, Massachusetts. Based on her years of embodied clinical experience and ongoing learning, Kim provides education and consultation for therapists who want to level up their mind-body toolbox. Find out more at Kim Bevans, and connect with Kim on InstagramExploring Somatic InterventionsThe Importance of Therapist's EmbodimentPersonalized Approach to TherapyBuilding Comfort and TrustSuccess Stories with Somatic InterventionsConnect With MeInstagram: @chris_mcdonald58Facebook: Yoga In The Therapy PodcastJoin the private Facebook Group: Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy RoomTikTok: @YogaChris58Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and SpotifyHow To Build Competence and Confidence in Integrating Yoga Into the Therapy RoomSelf-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)Claim your 30-Day Aura Guest Pass from Chris McDonald

During the season five finale, Anna and Derek chat about just how annoying Randy is, why Ralphie's parents aren't as oblivious as once assumed, and much more during their discussion of the holiday classic A Christmas Story (1983). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in Part 1. Allegra was bartending at Second City in Chicago. The day of her graduation ceremony, at Columbia College Chicago, she packed up all her belongings and drove to LA with a friend.   Allegra really wanted to be in California. Not yet totally sure about what she was gonna do, she took the plunge, so to speak. She'd realized that she wasn't going to pursue art. But she figured, correctly, that in addition to the warmer climate, there would be opportunities to seize in Los Angeles. But Allegra soon found that the challenges of a pre-smartphone Southern California were overwhelming.   But she gave it a go. Allegra managed to get what she refers to today as "the worst job she's ever had in her life"—taking school photos of kids. On September 11, 2001, as planes hit the Twin Towers on the other side of the continent, Allegra was at a school in LA taking photos of schoolchildren.   Later that day, she had a job interview that, of course, required driving. The freeways were empty, which is an eerie sight. But she got that job. And that's the story of how Allegra Madsen became an art handler.   Following a couple of years hanging art (Warhol's Mao and Brillo Boxes among the art Allegra handled), she dabbled in freelance work, putting art up on walls in the homes of Los Angeles billionaires among them. Several years into that, Allegra started to feel that energy—this time, pushing her away from LA.   She packed up her red sports car again (a 1988 Porsche, by the way) and headed to The Bay. Going back to the time in her life when she immersed herself in books, Beat writers caught Allegra's imagination. She recounts her first visit to San Francisco and her eventual move north. Like me, she had no idea that she'd still be here all these decades later.   It took Allegra some time to "unpack," so to speak. She moved around The Bay a little, before eventually settling back a block from her first spot in Oakland, where she lives today.   She went to school at CCA (then known as CCAC) and studied curatorial practice. It's where she discovered and got really into social art practices, which she goes into in our talk. "Using art to build community," essentially. Her thesis project took place on Third Street, just as the light rail was being built along that corridor. Her thesis exhibition took place at the Bayview Opera House.   A few years after getting her Master's degree, Allegra opened a cafe in Temescal in Oakland. The neighborhood was rapidly gentrifying at the time, and she wanted to have a space where folks from many different walks of life could visit and have a good experience.   Allegra sold the café after about five years. She pivoted back to art and event planning. Most of her work took the form of events in the Bayview. And part of that event planning involved movie programming. This led to a role at the BVOH, where she did more movie showings.   During her time at the opera house, she began to partner with Frameline. In 2021, she joined the film fest org as programming director. It was the first year since the pandemic started, and Allegra believes part of why she was hired is that she had proven that she could program movies in "weird" places. They hosted a movie as part of Pride that summer at Oracle Park and did some drive-ins (remember those?).   In late 2023, Allegra became interim executive director of Frameline. She assumed the permanent job this February.   Follow Frameline on Instagram and other social media to stay up to date on everything they do.   We end the podcast with Allegra's take on our theme this season: Keep it local.   We recorded this podcast in the Frameline office in South of Market in November 2024.   Photography by Dan Hernandez

In this episode, Anna and Derek debate whether walking in on someone having a bath is completely normal, if Martin Riggs is a precursor to Ethan Hunt, and much more during their discussion of Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon (1987). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

Allegra Madsen has a Polaroid photo of her birth. In this episode, meet and get to know Allegra. Today, she's the executive director of Frameline film fest, the biggest LGBTQIA+ movie event in the world. She might disagree, but Allegra is a big deal. (Quick side note: As we kicked off our recording, Allegra expertly solved a Rubik's Cube. No bigs.) We begin with the story of how her parents met. Allegra's dad is from Chicago originally. He taught transcendental meditation (TM) and moved all over the world. Eventually, he landed in Virginia, where he met Allegra's mom, who is from there and was just beginning to practice TM. The two met and settled down, and soon enough, they had a baby—Allegra. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA, to, as she puts it, "two hippies who were trying to change the world by sitting quietly." A lot of Allegra's family is still in Virginia, from which, as she points out, the Supreme Court's Loving case originated. That was when the high court ruled unanimously that interracial marriages are, in fact, protected under the Constitution. Her parents are of different races, and not everyone in the family looked on approvingly. Her parents never did get married. But they raised their biracial kid together. She was a fairly typical latch-key kid growing up in the Eighties, though she split her time between her parents' families. Schools were mostly segregated, too. By the time Allegra got to high school, though, local governments and school boards did what they could to integrate, at that level at least. But, she says, that meant that the students themselves segregated within the schools. Going between the worlds of her mom's family and her dad's, Allegra says she felt at home in both, however differently. She was the only mixed-race kid though, and so, as much as she strived to fit in with any one group, it was difficult. Allegra has been tall for a while, and she was urged to play basketball, which she did. She says she liked it, but her passion for the game outweighed her skill. As a teenager, she read a lot. She says that it was probably the main way that she discovered a broader world beyond her hometown. Books gave way to movies, and they all helped form in Allegra a curiosity about how people relate to one another and share space in the world. This was around the time that VCRs really took off. In addition to local video rental shops, the expansion of Blockbuster stores nationwide made it easier to rent movies. Her mom had a job at a cable company, and when young Allegra would visit her at work, she had access to cable movies that many of her friends went without. At this point in the recording, Allegra and I go on a sidebar about movies we used to love that don't hold up well nowadays. But at the time, movies and books were ways for her to escape The South. Soon enough, something started calling Allegra to leave where she's from. She graduated high school after only three years and got a job in the office of the construction company her dad worked for, helping her earn a little money. She saved and funded a fledgeling scuba career. Yes, scuba diving. Her dream was to move to the Florida Keys to work as a dive instructor. But that dream never came true. Instead, she spent the year that would've been her senior year in high school working at a music store. Her work provided Allegra with easy access to so much music. There was also a Ticketmaster counter inside the store. Being an employee, she and her coworkers were able to pull tickets for themselves before they went on sale to the public. I go on a tangent here about what a pain it used to be to buy concert tickets over landline phones. Allegra rattles off an impressive list of bands she saw back then—one that includes Missy Elliott and Bob Dylan. When she figured out that the diving dream was dead, Allegra moved to Chicago to go to college. She had family there—aunts, uncles, grandparents. But they weren't especially close. It's not that her extended family wasn't accepting of her parents' interracial relationship, but more that they weren't prepared for it. ​And so Allegra turned to her peers. She found two people in her first week of college who turned out to be lifelong friends. She says her college experience was mostly a good one, but that, in hindsight, she still hadn't come into her own, per se. She studied film photography and design. Although she wasn't enrolled in the motion pictures program, Columbia College Chicago was and is known as a film school. And Allegra says that those friends she made early on helped her dive more deeply into the world of movies—it made her more of an active moviegoer. Allegra says she always knew she was queer. She dated girls in high school, but never really talked with her parents about her budding sexuality. She never really talked with anyone about it, in fact. Instead, she simply dated women and that was that. Check back next week for Part 2 and Allegra's eventual move to the Bay Area. ​We recorded this podcast at Frameline Film Fest's offices in South of Market in November 2024. Photography by Dan Hernandez

Our pal, director Joe Mischo returns to the podcast to give us the scoop on his latest short film, Jade! Joining him are Matt Hoodhood, who did the cinematography and Erin Kobrin who worked on costuming. Jade is currently making its way through the festival circuit and should see a wider release in early 2025. ​​*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! *Thank you to Jim Tandberg/Grant Leitbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork! *Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson & Andy Groth! ⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠ Featured Guests: Joe Mischo is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker who enjoys trail running, subversive cinema, and the sound a combustion engine makes, tearing ass through the 110 tunnels below Dodger Stadium. Born in Indiana and raised in Wisconsin, Joe is a son of the American heartland. As a child, he wasn't pointing a camera or standing in front of one; he was the blabber-mouth recruiting neighborhood talent to help tell his stories. Not much has changed since then. "When I was six, I destroyed my grandfather's brand new Hi8 camcorder by blasting him in the face with a super soaker. This work is my atonement." Matt Hoodhood was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI where his fascination with light began. He studied Cinematography at Columbia College Chicago and has been living in Los Angeles since 2014 where he enjoys the great outdoors, playing folk music on the banjo, and photography (Todd Hido, Alex Webb, and Diane Arbus are some of his favorites). Erin Kobrin is a Los Angeles-based wardrobe stylist and costume designer known for crafting distinctive looks across fashion campaigns, editorials, music projects, and narrative storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the visionary artistry of Colleen Atwood and the rebellious elegance of Vivienne Westwood, Erin brings a bold and imaginative perspective to every project. Her work seamlessly blends creativity and precision, delivering unforgettable style that captivates and resonates. References: The Sopranos Documentary - Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos Ab-soul Soul Burger Ghost Camera SurrealEstate Godspeed - No Title as of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead Parable of the Sower - Octavia Butler Pen15 Chad The Substance The Creatures

In this episode, Anna and Derek talk about whether they're more of a Neal or a Del, the communication and financial hiccups in the film that don't exist in today's world, and much more during their discussion of the John Hughes Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek debate just how easy Dan did or didn't get off (pun intended) given his indiscretion, whether Alex's descent into instability was depicted realistically, and much more during their discussion of the Adrian Lyne thriller and Best Picture nominee Fatal Attraction (1987).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

Author and illustrator Julia Kuo discusses her picture book Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night, which won the 2024 Floyd's Pick Book Award. She shines a light on bioluminescence, the mysteries of the open ocean, squids and glowworms and jellyfish, illustration career paths, her journey to becoming an author, and the art of making our own light.   Julia Kuo is the author and illustrator of Let's Do Everything and Nothing and Luminous. She is the illustrator of many picture and specialty books, including The Next Scientist, When Love Is More Than Words, and the bestselling Rise. Julia has created editorial illustrations for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist. She has taught at Columbia College Chicago and at her alma mater, Washington University in St. Louis. Julia has been an artist-in-residence twice at the Banff Centre for the Arts and a 2019-2021 fellow with the Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry at the University of Chicago.   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and an edited transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

173 Have you ever encountered a person who changed the course of your life forever? Such was the case when Nadine took Patty McNair's creative writing MFA class 19 years ago. In this episode, the two discuss why Patty's teaching style is so effective, Patty's path to becoming a writer, and the single most impactful component of a creative writing lesson.Covered in this episode:The unique components of The Story Workshop Method that Patty and Nadine were trained in as teachers The ways in which Patty changed the trajectory of Nadine's lifeWhy Patty resisted writing at firstThe personal experiences that propelled both Nadine and Patty to publish their writingThe writers that have inspired Patty's writing and teaching Join Patty and Nadine for a Collaborative MasterclassWant to experience Patty's magic? Join her (Extra)ordinary Content masterclass on Nov 19 at 10 am CT. The replay will be sent if you can't make it live. Patricia Ann McNair Associate Professor Emerita of Creative Writing at Columbia College Chicago, McNair was nominated for the Carnegie Foundation U.S. Professor of the Year. She facilitates adult writing workshops online and in-person, is Artistic Director of Interlochen College of Creative Arts' Writers Retreat, and is on the faculty of the Yale Writers' Workshop. She has left Chicago winters behind to live in Tucson with her husband, visual artist Philip Hartigan, and a yard visited by feral cats.McNair's first collection of short stories, The Temple of Air, has been re-issued in 2024 as a second edition with new stories and content. Originally published in 2011, The Temple of Air won the Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year Award, Southern Illinois University's Devil's Kitchen Readers Award in Fiction, and was a finalist for the Society of Midland Authors Award in Adult Fiction. Her second story collection, Responsible Adults, was selected for the Legacy Series in Short Fiction by Cornerstone Press and was named a Distinguished Favorite by the Independent Press Awards. And These Are the Good Times, McNair's essay collection, was a Montaigne Medal finalist.Website: https://patriciaannmcnair.com/IG: @patricia.a.mcnair.7FacebookAbout Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. She is the proud founder of WriteWELL, an online community that helps women reclaim their writing time, put pen to page, and get published. The authors in her community have published countless books and hundreds of essays in places like The New York Times, Vogue, The Sun, The Boston Globe, Longreads, and more. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her latest book, Come Home to Your...

In the last episode of this season's Halloween Series, Anna and Derek chat about if Slick actually deserved to die, just how bad we're supposed to feel for sociopath kids who get what's coming to them, and much more during their discussion of the disco-tastic slasher flick Prom Night (1980).  Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek chat about the major ick factor of four guys obsessing over one woman, the confusion of Alma's corporeal being, and more during their discussion of the Fred Astaire and company's gothic gem Ghost Story (1981). P.S. Apologies, friends! Anna realized after the recording that she was mixing up the names David and Don. Ugh.  Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek chat about what high school girls really do in locker rooms, why Russ Thorn might be the most unambiguous movie serial killer ever, and more during their discussion of The Slumber Party Massacre (1982).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss Arnie's super cringe relationship with a car, if Darnell was really that bad of a guy, and much more during their chat of the John Carpenter-Stephen King classic Christine (1983).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

Evan Price, CEO of Artist Collective, has over 15 years of experience in the music industry, having worked in nearly every aspect of the business. Launching Artist Collective from his dorm room at Columbia College Chicago, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Business, Evan has since helped over 100 music brands transform into thriving "artistpreneur" ventures. His mission is to help artists build strong, sustainable business foundations that will carry them throughout their careers.In this episode, Michael Walker and Evan Price dive deep into the art of creating high-ticket offers and VIP fan experiences for musicians. They explore how artists can position and package their unique value to stand out in the crowded music industry. Learn how to co-create offers with your fans and leverage testimonials and stories to boost your confidence in delivering these premium experiences.Key Takeaways:Discover how high-ticket offers and VIP fan experiences can significantly enhance your income while deepening fan engagement.Learn the critical importance of positioning and packaging your offers to rise above the noise in the music world.Gain insights on overcoming sales fears and reframing the process as a way to provide genuine value to your fans.------To learn more about Evan Price and his work with Artist Collective, visit: https://www.artistcollect.com/120Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Artistic Director & CEO, Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico.  In this episode of “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey, join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest, Eduardo Vilaro, who sits at the head of Ballet Hispánico, leading the organization into its 55th year as a world-class organization with a spirit of love, grace and humility. This engaging and beautiful conversation explores the history of Ballet Hispánico, Mr. Vilaro's story of emigrating from Cuba at 6 years old, his career, his love for his culture, life and the art form along with his continued commitment to making the life and experience of the community around him purposeful and beautiful. Eduardo Vilaro is the Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispánico (BH). He was named BH's Artistic Director in 2009, becoming only the second person to head the company since its founding in 1970, and in 2015 was also named Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Vilaro has infused Ballet Hispánico's legacy with a bold brand of contemporary dance that reflects America's changing cultural landscape. Mr. Vilaro's philosophy of dance stems from a basic belief in the power of the arts to change lives, reflect and impact culture, and strengthen community. He considers dance to be a liberating, non-verbal language through which students, dancers, and audiences of all walks of life and diverse backgrounds, can initiate ongoing conversations about the arts, expression, identity, and the meaning of community. Born in Cuba and raised in New York from the age of six, Mr. Vilaro's own choreography is devoted to capturing the Latin American experience in its totality and diversity, and through its intersectionality with other diasporas. A Ballet Hispánico dancer and educator from 1988 to 1996, he left New York, earned a master's in interdisciplinary arts at Columbia College Chicago and then embarked on his own act of advocacy with a ten-year record of achievement as Founder and Artistic Director of Luna Negra Dance Theater in Chicago. The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Mr. Vilaro received the Ruth Page Award for choreography in 2001; was inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame in 2016; and was awarded HOMBRE Magazine's 2017 Arts & Culture Trailblazer of the Year. In 2019, he received the West Side Spirit's WESTY Award, was honored by WNET for his contributions to the arts, and was the recipient of the James W. Dodge Foreign Language Advocate Award. In August 2020, City & State Magazine included Mr. Vilaro in the inaugural Power of Diversity: Latin 100 list. In January 2021, Mr. Vilaro was recognized with a Compassionate Leaders Award, given to leaders who are courageous, contemplative, collaborative, and care about the world they will leave behind. He is a well-respected speaker on such topics as diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts, as well as on the merits of the intersectionality of cultures and the importance of nurturing and building Latinx leaders. For Information on Ballet Hispánico https://www.ballethispanico.org/   Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance  WEBSITE Link https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/ YOUTUBE Link UC4NldYaDOdGWsVd2378IyBw And follow “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.  Please leave us review about our podcast!  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

It's the first episode of this year's Halloween Series! In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss Friday the 13th (1980), the slasher that kicked off one of the most famous horror film franchises of all time.Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek debate what's fair in love and war in high school, how much trouble that football coach would have gotten into in the real world, and much more during their discussion of the Corey Haim coming-of-age starrer Lucas (1986). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss computer nerds then and now, the movie trope of computers working so dang hard they spark out, and much more during their chat of the Matthew Broderick starrer WarGames (1983).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss Teasle's massive dickishness, the dichotomy between this film and the rest of the franchise, and much more during their chat of the Sylvester Stallone starrer First Blood (1982). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

Description: Join hosts Jesse Malmed and Duncan MacKenzie as they chat with Jen de los Reyes about the future of arts education. Jen shares her innovative teaching methods and syllabus, sparking a lively discussion on how to nurture creativity and adapt to a changing art world. Jesse gets thoughtful. Duncan mic drops. About Our Guests: Jesse Malmed is a Chicago-based artist, curator, and educator known for his interdisciplinary practice that includes performance, video, text, and curatorial projects. Jesse's work explores the intersection of art and media, challenging traditional forms and pushing creative boundaries. He teaches at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Jen de los Reyes is a visionary artist, educator, and community organizer. She is recognized for her pioneering work in socially engaged art and her commitment to rethinking and reshaping art education. Jen's teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusivity, creativity, and real-world impact, making her a leading figure in contemporary arts education. She teaches at Cornell University. Duncan MacKenzie is an artist, educator, and co-founder of the Bad at Sports podcast. With a background in print, painting, sculpture, and art criticism, Duncan brings a keen analytical eye to the podcast, facilitating in-depth discussions on art practice and education. He teaches at Columbia College Chicago. https://www.jendelosreyes.com/ https://www.jendelosreyes.com/teaching https://www.jessemalmed.net/ https://uwm.edu/ https://www.cornell.edu/ https://www.colum.edu/ https://coprosperity.org/

This episode features Jay Wolke and Eli Giclas in conversation with MoCP Curator of Academic Programs and Collections, Kristin Taylor. Jay and Eli discuss their photographic approaches to depict the built environment as a reflection of patterns of human consumption and an imbalanced relationship with nature. They also discuss their appreciation of works by Stan Douglas and Dawn Kim in the MoCP permanent collection. Jay Wolke is an artist and educator based in Chicago, who is known for his decades-long practice of photographing people and architectural spaces. His work often explores the disparities between human ambition and its manifestation in the built environment. Through images made along highways, high rises, underpasses, over passes, rock quarries, casinos, parks, and more, he shows, in his words “perpetual re-imaginings, capricious assemblies, ominous entanglements, and repeatedly regrettable consequences of human industry and hubris.” He has several monographs, including Along the Divide: Photographs of the Dan Ryan Expressway, 2004; and Same Dream Another Time, 2017. His works have been exhibited internationally and are in the permanent print collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York MOMA, the Art Institute of Chicago, and San Francisco MOMA, the MoCP, among others. He is currently a Professor of Photography at Columbia College Chicago, where he was Chair of the Art and Design Department from 2000-2005 and again from 2008-2013. Eli Giclas is a Chicago-based photographer and designer whose projects in rich blacks, whites, and greys speak to an in-between-ness of action for the climate, and the consequences from broken relationships to nature. In his project Counting After Lightning (2021-2024), he makes large-scale images of industrial sites in the Midwest, representing patterns of consumption driven by extractive industries that we use for power. In contrast, another series, On Wing, 2022-2023, he shows volunteers and locations within an urban bird sanctuary, offering one story as a symbol of larger collective acts in healing. He states: “I consider our relationship to our planet and what must change to make a better, more thoughtful future possible…underscoring their collective reverence and the significance of their efforts.” Eli recently completed his MFA in Photography at Columbia College Chicago, under the instruction of Jay Wolke, and he also completed his BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Arizona in 2018.

With special -- and returning! -- guest Casey Campbell, Anna and Derek discuss the genius of Tom Wilson's performance(s), those infamous actor swaps, and much more during their chat of Back to the Future Part II (1989). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.Casey Campbell is an LA based Actor/Voice Over Artist. Currently, he is the main promo voice for NBATV and NBA on TNT, as well as a regular voice artist for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS. His on-screen work includes Murphy the Chef on Disney's “Bunk'd,” “Mighty Med,” “Best Friends Whenever” and NBC's “Superstore.”We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

Welcome to The Violet Vulture! This episode is a little different. I'm back from my hiatus and mixing it up by being interviewed by my dear friend and colleague in the creative arts: Emmy Bean. In this episode, we'll get into the following and then some: What triggered the hiatus and what's new How The Violet Vulture will look different (we love a new era) My new new diagnoses and outlook We talk cicadas (not in the way you'd think) How masking your neurodivergence can trigger chronic people-pleasing (even if you have to do it for your survival) The tea on why I refer to myself as a Final Girl (spoiler: it has 3 meanings) And I answer my own signature question If you've been wondering where the hell I've been (loca) and what the deal is with being a self-professed Final Girl, this one is for you. About Our Guest Host: Emmy Bean (she/her) is a singer and performer whose interdisciplinary work combines improvisation, conversation, folk tunes, narrative, poetic inquiry, fabricated histories and embodied expression. Her most recent project Her Only Light is an illumination of the songs of Connie Converse, staged arranged for vocalist and chamber ensemble. She writes songs, sings, and improvises with 80 Foots and The Possible. She performed in Facility Theater's Little Match Girl Passion and created sound and music for their production of Phoebe in Winter. She has collaborated with Opera-Matic, Theater Oobleck, the Neo-Futurists, Beyond This Point, and ~Nois saxophone quartet. Her solo show You're His Child has been seen at the Pivot Arts Festival and Rhino Fest here in Chicago. She holds a Masters degree in Interdisciplinary Art from Columbia College Chicago.Her Only Light:  On the occasion of Connie Converse's 100th birthday, Emmy will be performing Her Only Light, a staged and orchestrated illumination of the art songs and folk songs of Connie Converse. These will be performed as interconnected chamber theatrical works, featuring Emmy as vocalist. The songs are arranged and conducted by composer and multi-instrumentalist Ronnie Kuller for a 6-piece ensemble of violin, viola, cello, harp, and clarinets. Story quilts created by artist Lizi Breit guide the audience through the worlds created by Connie Converse and the people and ideas that inhabit them.  After the concert there will be a celebration –with cake!– and an array of Connie's songs performed by a cavalcade of musicians who have been influenced by her trailblazing work and enduring legacy: Angela James, Emma Hospelhorn, Ami Saraiya, Eiren Caffall, Lawrence Tome, Tom Musick, Chris Schoen, Stacy Erenberg, Julie Pomerleau and more. For more information, visit heronlylight.com. ⁠⁠My website⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@la_soy_emmy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠emmy@soyemmy.com⁠⁠ Book a reading. Resin & Scrawls on Substack. ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Spooky Sentinel on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Lively Ghosts with my affiliate link.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wanna support my work? Buy me a Ko-Fi. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soy-emmy/support

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Devin: Quilen, what is your superpower?Quilen: My primary superpower—it may seem a little corny, but it's true. I would say it's love.Devin: Hannah, what's your superpower?Hannah: I would say my superpower is faith.In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Quilen Blackwell and Hannah Blackwell, the inspiring co-founders of Southside Blooms. They shared their journey of transforming vacant lots in Chicago into off-grid solar-powered flower farms, creating not just beautiful floral arrangements but also vital job opportunities for local youth.Quilen recounted how his faith led him from an affluent background to the heart of Chicago's South Side, where he faced the stark realities of urban poverty. This eye-opening experience motivated him to create Chicago Eco House, the parent organization of Southside Blooms. “Our mission is to use sustainability to alleviate poverty,” Quilen explained. “Chicago has about 30 to 40,000 vacant lots, mostly in Black neighborhoods. We saw an opportunity to remake our communities in an ecological way.”Hannah's journey was equally compelling. Her early experiences on a youth trip to the South Side left a lasting impression on her. “I could not believe in my country we had this kind of poverty,” she said. Moving to Chicago, she immersed herself in community work, eventually meeting Quilen and aligning with his vision. Together, they transformed their passion into action, moving to Inglewood and starting their project from their home.Southside Blooms is unique in its dual focus on environmental sustainability and youth empowerment. The organization operates flower farms that are completely off-grid and chemical-free, using innovative methods like rainwater irrigation and composting. This sustainable approach not only beautifies the community but also teaches youth valuable skills. “We incorporate the youth in everything we do, from farming to designing wedding bouquets,” Hannah said proudly. “Their creativity and confidence blossom alongside the flowers they cultivate.”The impact of Southside Blooms extends beyond mere employment. It offers the youth a sense of ownership and pride in their work. “They're not just learning a trade; they're transforming their neighborhoods and themselves,” Quilen emphasized. “Working with Mother Nature teaches them that sustainability can meet their material needs.”Southside Blooms is a testament to the power of combining environmental stewardship with community development. Through their innovative approach, Quilen and Hannah Blackwell are not only growing flowers but also nurturing hope and opportunity in Chicago's most underserved areas.tl;dr:1. Background and Mission: Quilen and Hannah Blackwell are co-founders of Southside Blooms, a nonprofit in Chicago that transforms vacant lots into off-grid, solar-powered flower farms to employ local youth. The initiative aims to provide job opportunities and skills development within the floral industry.2. Personal Stories: Quilen, originally from Madison, started the project in 2011 after moving to Chicago for ministry school and encountering inner-city poverty firsthand. Hannah moved to Chicago in 2005, driven by an impactful youth trip at age 15, and later aligned with Quilen's mission to address poverty and joblessness in the community.3. Operations and Impact: Southside Blooms operates both farm and flower shop teams. The farm team cultivates flowers in various vacant lots, utilizing sustainable methods like rainwater irrigation and composting. The flower shop team includes youth who learn floral design at different levels, from basic bouquets to wedding arrangements. This holistic approach nurtures creativity, confidence, and environmental stewardship among the youth.4. Sustainability Efforts: The organization is committed to sustainability, using chemical-free farming techniques and compostable materials. They aim to reclaim urban blight areas and transform them into ecologically sustainable spaces, actively involving youth in every aspect of the operations, thus connecting them to the larger sustainability movement.5. Superpower Philosophy: Quilen and Hannah attribute their drive and success to profound values—Quilen cites love as his superpower, particularly his enduring love for the community and commitment to the cause. Hannah identifies faith as her superpower, maintaining an unwavering belief in their mission despite challenges. Their deep personal convictions have helped them persevere and inspire change within their community.How to Develop Unconditional Love As a SuperpowerQuilen Blackwell's superpower is his unconditional love for the community he serves. Despite his background and initial lack of connection to Chicago's South Side, Quilen has dedicated himself wholeheartedly to improving the lives of those around him. His love, driven by his faith and past experiences, has empowered him to endure hardships and risks, ultimately fueling his mission to create positive change through Southside Blooms.Tips for Developing Quilen's Superpower:* Reflect on Your Legacy: Consider what you want your life's contribution to be. Think about how you want to be remembered in terms of helping others.* Identify Your Passions: Focus on who and what you genuinely care about. Let these passions guide your actions and decisions.* Embrace Challenges: Be willing to make sacrifices and face hardships for the causes you believe in. Let love and commitment drive you through difficult times.* Shift Your Perspective: Move away from conventional success metrics and focus on the impact you can make on others' lives.By following Quilen's example and advice, you can make love a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!How to Develop Unwavering Faith As a SuperpowerHannah Blackwell's superpower is her unwavering faith. She has always believed in the potential to make a difference, even in the face of danger and adversity. Her faith has kept her grounded and determined, guiding her through the toughest moments and enabling her to persevere. This steadfast belief in their mission has been instrumental in the success and impact of Southside Blooms.Tips for Developing Hannah's Superpower:* Maintain a Positive Outlook: Always believe that change is possible, even when faced with challenges.* Stay Committed: Do not waver in your commitment to your goals, regardless of the obstacles you encounter.* Seek Miracles: Look for and appreciate the small and large miracles that support your mission and reinforce your faith.* Take Consistent Action: Keep moving forward with small steps, trusting that your efforts will lead to significant change.By following Hannah's example and advice, you can make faith a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileHannah Bonham Blackwell (she/her):Co-Founder, Southside Blooms About Southside Blooms: Southside Blooms provides jobs and job training to at-risk youth on its four sustainable urban flower farms on the South Side of Chicago and one in Gary, Indiana. Southside Blooms is a project of the Chicago Eco House, a 5013c nonprofit organization, so every purchase of their “flowers that empower” supports their mission of using sustainability to alleviate poverty. Learn more at SouthsideBlooms.com.Website: southsideblooms.comCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/SouthsideBloomsInstagram Handle: @southsidebloomsBiographical Information: Hannah Bonham Blackwell is Lead Creative Director and Co-Founder of Southside Blooms, heading up everything design and style-related for the company. From her early days as a child growing up in the Great Plains, creativity came about in the form of dandelion bouquets and mud pies mixed with interesting things found in the woods behind her house. After her family moved to South America, she found ways of expressing that creativity through made-up games on the playground Growing up in a Mennonite home and community, service went hand-in-hand with faith, which included yearly service trips with her youth group. Led by her parents, the very first trip she would be on would take her to the south side of Chicago, only a few miles from where she would eventually settle in her forever home. That trip left a lasting impression on her. It was there that she came in contact with youth her own age, young people she would never forget who were bold in faith in the face of severe challenges and trauma, most living in the infamous Robert Taylor Home housing projects at that time.Hannah continues to love serving her community while expressing her creativity through her work at Southside Blooms. Along the way, she and her husband Quilen added three little Blackwells to their team: Twins Olive and Josiah, and a year and a half later, Carver Jo - the honorary triplet! She loves being a mom and homeschooling her children while also still being involved in the neighborhood.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/hannah-bonham-blackwell-56310036/Quilen Blackwell (he/him):Co-founder, Southside BloomsBiographical Information: Quilen Blackwell is the president and co-founder of the Chicago Eco House, whose mission is to train inner city youth in sustainable social enterprises to alleviate poverty. The Chicago Eco House's signature program is Southside Blooms, an off-grid flower farm youth social enterprise where participants convert vacant lots into commercial flower farms using solar-powered rainwater irrigation. This creates jobsfor young people on the south and west sides of Chicago.Quilen is originally from Madison, WI, and moved to Chicago to attend ministry school. While in ministry school, he volunteered at a local high school in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's south side. This is where he first got acclimated to the realities that young people face every day in the inner city. He decided to commit his life to creating opportunities for the young people in the inner city by utilizing his skills in community organizing and renewable energy.Quilen holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree in environmental policy and sustainability from the University of Denver. He worked in the biodiesel industry as a procurer of feedstock and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand prior to starting the Chicago Eco House.Quilen resides on the south side of Chicago with his wife Hannah (the other co-founder of Eco House) and their three children, all under six years old.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/quilen-blackwell-2b00781/Upcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowdChicago, June 12, 2024. This in-person event at Columbia College Chicago features some of Chicago's prominent citizens and community leaders, along with crowdfunding experts. Use the discount code “SuperCrowd” to save 50 percent! Watch the recording here!* SuperCrowdHour, July 7, 2024, at 1:00 Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At this month's webinar, Pooja Mehta, crowdfund investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, will join us to share her dual perspectives.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on July 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, you must first become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* Recently, we created an AI GPT to help you learn more about The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, and our upcoming events. Click here to try it.Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* How Small Businesses Can Raise Capital from the Crowd, Thursday, July 11, 1 – 2 pm ET: Explore transforming your community connections into capital to start or grow a small business through regulated investment crowdfunding.  Learn more about how this type of crowdfunding works and the benefits and challenges of raising capital from the crowd. About our Presenter: Author and journalist Devin Thorpe has over 25 years in finance and a rich background as a former CFO and investment banking firm founder.  He's also a champion for social good, publishing his Superpowers for Good newsletter and show.* Crowdfunding Professional Association, Summit in DC, October 22-23* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, November 12-13.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 7,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or invest after clicking a link here, we may earn a commission. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Vontenea: My superpower is really my faith, my relationship with Jesus Christ.In today's episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Vontenea Stokes, Co-founder and CEO of Secure Living, a real estate crowdfunding portal. Vontenea's journey from being an investor to creating a platform that democratizes real estate investment is both inspiring and impactful. Her passion for involving family, friends, and a broader community in her successful real estate ventures led to the birth of Secure Living.As Vontenea shared, the motivation behind Secure Living was to lower the barriers to real estate investment. “Historically, in order for it to be an equalizer, you have to have the capital,” she said. This realization drove her and her co-founder to create a platform where individuals can invest as little as $250, making real estate investment accessible to a wider audience.This inclusive approach is not just about finances but also about fostering trust and ensuring diligent management of funds. Vontenea emphasized the importance of compliance and regulation, highlighting that despite the challenges, it was worth it to gain the trust of investors and provide them with secure opportunities. “People need to have trust in your organization and your company,” she noted.One of the most compelling aspects of our conversation was discussing how crowdfunding is proving to be more effective than traditional venture capital in supporting diverse founders. Vontenea pointed out the success rates among Women of Color, attributing it to their determination and grit. “There is a high success rate that we do see, especially in Women of Color specifically,” she said, reflecting on the resilience and innovative spirit of these entrepreneurs.Real estate, as Vontenea explained, can be an equalizer in society. By lowering the investment threshold, Secure Living enables more people to participate in wealth-building opportunities historically inaccessible to them. This democratization of real estate investment is a crucial step towards economic equity.I am grateful for the opportunity to share Vontenea's story. Her work at Secure Living is a testament to how innovative solutions in crowdfunding can drive social impact and create more inclusive economic opportunities. Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations on “Superpowers for Good.”Vontenea's insights highlight the potential of crowdfunding to foster diverse and inclusive investment opportunities, paving the way for a more equitable future in real estate and beyond.tl;dr:1. Introduction to Secure Living: Tina Stokes is the CEO and founder of Secure Living, a regulated crowdfunding portal focused on real estate investments. She transitioned from being an investor to creating a platform to involve more people, particularly family and friends, in her successful real estate ventures.2. Regulatory Challenges: Getting Secure Living regulated by the SEC and Finra was challenging, involving stringent compliance and audits. Despite the difficulties, Tina emphasizes the importance of trust and diligence due to the financial nature of the business.3. Diverse Investment Opportunities: Secure Living offers a variety of real estate investment opportunities, from single-family rentals to mixed-use spaces and even a manufacturing facility and hospital. This diversity aims to empower investors to choose investments suited to their interests and to encourage a broad range of participants by lowering the entry barrier to as little as $250.4. Impact of Diversity: Tina notes that crowdfunding can be particularly beneficial for diverse founders, including women and minorities, who often face barriers in traditional venture capital. She champions deliberate investment in diverse teams, which data suggests outperform monocultural teams due to varied perspectives and experiences.5. Personal Superpower: Faith: Tina credits her faith and relationship with Jesus Christ as her superpower, providing strength and guidance through challenging situations, including living abroad in Germany. She encourages daily practices such as prayer, reading the Bible, and surrounding oneself with supportive individuals to cultivate a strong relationship with faith.How to Develop Faith As a SuperpowerVontenea's superpower is her unwavering faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. She attributes her strength, resilience, and ability to bless others to this deep, personal connection, which she considers the foundation of her success and motivation.One of the most profound instances where Vontenea relied on her faith was during her time living in Germany. Stepping out of her comfort zone, she moved to a country where she didn't speak the language to pursue an opportunity with a manufacturer. Experiencing the challenges of adapting to a new culture and language, Vontenea leaned heavily on her faith, which sustained her through the difficult moments and allowed her to thrive in a foreign environment for nearly four years.Tips for Developing This Superpower:1. Focus on Relationship Over Religion: Build a personal relationship with your faith rather than following rituals for the sake of it. Seek a deeper connection and understanding.2. Daily Practice: Incorporate daily activities that strengthen your faith, such as prayer, reading sacred texts, or listening to spiritual music.3. Surround Yourself with Support: Engage with a community or individuals who encourage and support your faith journey.4. Be Vulnerable and Authentic: Embrace your imperfections and be honest about your struggles, allowing your faith to guide you through them.By following Vontenea Stokes's example and advice, you can make faith a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileVontenea Stokes:Co-founder and CEO, Secure LivingAbout Secure Living: At Secure Living, we believe in democratizing real estate investment and making it accessible to everyone, especially underrepresented communities. Founded by seasoned real estate investors Chris and Vontenea Stokes, our mission is to bridge the gap between real estate opportunities and everyday people, fostering inclusive growth and community empowerment.Our journey began with a simple idea: to help close family and friends invest in real estate. However, we quickly realized the widespread demand for such opportunities, particularly in communities of color. Driven by this need, we set out to create a platform that empowers individuals to participate in real estate investments, no matter their background or financial standing.To ensure trust and transparency, we undertook the rigorous process of becoming regulated by the SEC and FINRA. Today, Secure Living operates a fully compliant funding portal that connects investors with high-quality real estate projects. Our platform is designed to be user-friendly and inclusive, providing the tools and resources needed to make informed investment decisions.At Secure Living, we're not just about investing in properties; we're about investing in people and communities.Website: securelivingrei.comCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/securelivingreiOther URL: securelivingrei.com/projects/Biographical Information: Meet Vontenea Stokes, the dynamic Co-founder and CEO of Secure Living. A seasoned real estate investor, Vontenea has a knack for turning ideas into reality and creating marketing strategies that truly work. Her career journey includes impactful roles at Tesa Tape, a global adhesive manufacturer, where she excelled as Regional Market Manager, International Communication Manager, and International Product Manager. In these roles, she led cross-functional teams and developed market and product strategies that generated an impressive $50 million in net sales annually.But Vontenea is more than her corporate achievements. As a wife and mother, she balances her professional and personal life with grace and determination. Her entrepreneurial spirit shines through in her ability to raise capital for her own real estate ventures, demonstrating her financial savvy and business acumen.Vontenea's passion for connecting people and fostering engagement within the local real estate community is at the heart of her work. She's dedicated to promoting industry collaboration and driving growth for everyone involved. With her diverse skill set and proven track record, Vontenea is leading Secure Living toward a future filled with success and innovation.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/vonteneastokesUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowdChicago, June 12, 2024. This in-person event at Columbia College Chicago features some of Chicago's prominent citizens and community leaders, along with crowdfunding experts. Use the discount code “SuperCrowd” to save 50 percent! Watch the recording here!* Superpowers for Good Live Pitch, June 26, 2024, at 9:00 PM Eastern. We'll host a live pitch right here on Superpowers for Good. Watch on e360tv by downloading the streaming channel app to your Roku, AmazonFireTV or AppleTV device.* SuperCrowdHour, July 7, 2024, at 1:00 Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At this month's webinar, Pooja Mehta, crowdfund investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, will join us to share her dual perspectives.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on July 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, you must first become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* Recently, we created an AI GPT to help you learn more about The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, and our upcoming events. Click here to try it.Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* How Small Businesses Can Raise Capital from the Crowd, Thursday, July 11, 1 – 2 pm ET: Explore transforming your community connections into capital to start or grow a small business through regulated investment crowdfunding.  Learn more about how this type of crowdfunding works and the benefits and challenges of raising capital from the crowd. About our Presenter: Author and journalist Devin Thorpe has over 25 years in finance and a rich background as a former CFO and investment banking firm founder.  He's also a champion for social good, publishing his Superpowers for Good newsletter and show.* Crowdfunding Professional Association, Summit in DC, October 22-23* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, November 12-13.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 7,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or invest after clicking a link here, we may earn a commission. Engage to support our work.Devin: what is your superpower?Chef Todd: You're going to love this. It's pretty simple. I have amazing parents, amazing grandparents. My superpower is that I care. I have a big heart, and I care.In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chef Todd Manley, the founder and CEO of Mutiny Island Vodka. Chef Todd's journey from culinary innovator to environmental advocate is a testament to the transformative power of creativity and passion. His unique venture is not just about producing vodka; it's about leveraging the underutilized superfood, breadfruit, to drive significant social and environmental change.Breadfruit, a fruit native to Oceania and Polynesia, has been criminally underutilized despite its vast potential. Chef Todd discovered its benefits while searching for an ingredient to create the world's first island vodka. This journey began in 2007, shelved temporarily, but later resurrected in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria, which left the Virgin Islands without power for months. Chef Todd and his business partner experimented with breadfruit, leading to the creation of a unique breadfruit ethanol. This innovation laid the foundation for Mutiny Island Vodka.What makes breadfruit remarkable is its ability to sequester carbon dioxide and provide food security. As Chef Todd explained, “By using breadfruit products, we incentivize the planting of breadfruit trees, which sequester hundreds of tons of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and produce abundant food.” This aligns perfectly with the mission of Mutiny Island Vodka: to create jobs, feed people, and better the environment.Beyond vodka, breadfruit's versatility extends to various food products, such as flour, hummus, and even gluten-free cheesecake. Chef Todd's vision goes beyond just making vodka; he aims to make breadfruit a staple in combating global hunger and environmental degradation. “One breadfruit tree will feed a family of four for life if they have nothing else to eat,” Chef Todd highlighted, emphasizing its potential to address food security.Today, Chef Todd is raising capital on Start Engine through regulated investment crowdfunding. You can invest.Chef Todd's story is a compelling blend of innovation, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference. His work with breadfruit is not just a business venture but a movement towards a sustainable and equitable future. Through Mutiny Island Vodka, Chef Todd is indeed leveraging the power of breadfruit to change the world, one tree at a time.tl;dr:1. Introduction to Chef Todd Manley and Breadfruit Vodka: Chef Todd Manley, involved with Mutiny Island Vodka, introduces the project, which aims to create dramatic social and environmental impacts by using an underutilized fruit called breadfruit to make island vodka.2. Discovery and Development of Breadfruit Vodka: Chef Todd shares how he came across breadfruit, initially considering it for his restaurant menu. The idea evolved after hurricanes hit his region, leading him and his business partner to experiment with breadfruit, eventually creating vodka from it.3. Breadfruit's Versatility and Environmental Benefits: Breadfruit not only provides food security due to its superfood qualities but also sequesters significant amounts of CO2. It's being used for various products, including hummus, flour, and Goya brand tostones, endorsed for its numerous health and environmental benefits.4. Caring as a Superpower: Chef Todd highlights his superpower of caring, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing community needs. He shares a personal story about mentoring an employee, pushing her to realize her potential, which later resulted in significant career success for her.5. Community Investment and Future Potential of Breadfruit Products: Chef Todd explains the benefits of using Regulation Crowdfunding to raise awareness and capital. He invites the community to learn more about their project on StartEngine and connect via Instagram, aiming to turn everyone into breadfruit advocates and boost sustainable agricultural practices.How to Develop Caring As a SuperpowerChef Todd Manley's superpower is his profound capacity to care deeply about people, the environment, and innovative solutions to problems. His empathy and compassion drive his actions and decisions, allowing him to connect diverse ideas and achieve meaningful, win-win outcomes for the community and the world.One story that illustrates Chef Todd's superpower is his exploration of using breadfruit as a sustainable agricultural product. After two hurricanes devastated the Virgin Islands, he and his business partner experimented with breadfruit to create the world's first island vodka. This initiative not only provided a unique product but also promoted environmental sustainability and food security by incentivizing the planting of breadfruit trees. As Chef Todd explained, "By using breadfruit products, we incentivize the planting of breadfruit trees, which sequester hundreds of tons of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and produce abundant food."To develop and strengthen your own caring superpower, Chef Todd suggests a few actionable steps:1. Pay Attention: Be mindful of your surroundings and the people around you. Notice problems, big or small, and think about how you can help.2. Be Creative: Use your creativity to connect diverse ideas and find innovative solutions to problems.3. Empower Others: Recognize the talents in others and help them harness those talents, even if they don't realize their potential initially.4. Embrace Learning: Keep learning from various fields and experiences. The more you know, the better you can connect the dots and make a positive impact.5. Take Action: When you see an opportunity to help, take it. Even small actions can lead to significant changes over time.By following Chef Todd Manley's example and advice, you can make caring a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileChef Todd Manley (he/him):Founder / CEO, Mutiny Island VodkaAbout Mutiny Island Vodka: Mutiny Island Vodka is the world's first award-winning Island Vodka handcrafted from the superfood breadfruit. By using breadfruit as our substrate, we incentivize the planting of breadfruit trees to create food security, economy and benefit the environment by producing a world-class spirit. We get our name from the historic Mutiny on the Bounty. The corporation that owns Mutiny Island Vodka is Twin City Island Spirits, located in the USVI. The 20,000 sq. ft. distillery gets its electricity via solar and has a commitment to zero waste production.Website: mutinyislandvodka.comCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/MutinyIslandVodka/Other URL: startengine.com/offering/mutinyislandvodkaBiographical Information: Todd Allen Manley • CEO & Board MemberBefore moving to his new home of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Todd ran multiple restaurants with average revenues of $1.4M per year per each restaurant. He has been honored to receive numerous awards, from "Chef of the Year" to multiple recognitions of his restaurants as the "best" in several categories, and nominated for an Elby Award in 2012 as a restaurant visionary. He has largely been self-employed his entire life, loving the challenge of taking ideas out of thin air and turning them into tangible, profitable realizations. He is a graduate and former graduate school student of Virginia Commonwealth University.Since making the USVI his home, he has opened 5 successful businesses in a short four years, continually reinvesting in Christiansted and the USVI, effectively pulling up the town by reinvigorating interest in Christiansted during an economically gloomy period of time. In 2015, the community honored him through the Chamber of Commerce, awarding him "Business Man of the Year.” The same year he received the U.S. Congressional Award for contributions to community and betterment of society for his achievements and helping the community of St. Croix. His commitment to bettering the global community through his work with breadfruit and the breadfruit community resulted in him being honored at the Global Breadfruit Summit in Hawaii in 2018 and 2022 for contributions to the community and innovation. Mutiny Island Vodka also received an endorsement from a charity, Trees That Feed Foundation, for using breadfruit as a substrate, incentivizing the planting of breadfruit trees. Mutiny Island Vodka was also featured in an article in Forbes.When he has free time, he can be found with his wife from Dominica, playing a guitar, scuba diving, or on a beach! Personal Facebook Profile: fb.com/todd.manley.182Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/todd-manley-3a40051aa/Instagram Handle: @mutinyislandvodkaUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowdChicago, June 12, 2024. This in-person event at Columbia College Chicago features some of Chicago's prominent citizens and community leaders, along with crowdfunding experts. Use the discount code “SuperCrowd” to save 50 percent! Watch the recording here!* Superpowers for Good Live Pitch, June 26, 2024, at 9:00 PM Eastern. We'll host a live pitch right here on Superpowers for Good. If you would like to be one of the companies pitching, apply here.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on July 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, you must first become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, July 20, 2024, at 1:00 Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At this month's webinar, Pooja Mehta, crowdfund investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, will join us.* Recently, we created an AI GPT to help you learn more about The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, and our upcoming events. Click here to try it.Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* The Reg A & Crowdfunding Conference, June 20, Westchester Country Club (Save 20% with the code Super20). We have a few free tickets; let us know if you want one.* How Small Businesses Can Raise Capital from the Crowd, Thursday, July 11, 1 – 2 pm ET: Explore transforming your community connections into capital to start or grow a small business through regulated investment crowdfunding.  Learn more about how this type of crowdfunding works and the benefits and challenges of raising capital from the crowd. About our Presenter: Author and journalist Devin Thorpe has over 25 years in finance and a rich background as a former CFO and investment banking firm founder.  He's also a champion for social good, publishing his Superpowers for Good newsletter and show.* Crowdfunding Professional Association, Summit in DC, October 22-23* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, November 12-13.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 6,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or invest after clicking a link here, we may earn a commission. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Ralf: in a nutshell, it is a combination of my passion and experience.In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ralf Mandt, President and co-founder of NextPitch.tv. Ralf's innovative approach to equity crowdfunding is reshaping how we think about and engage with investment opportunities.Ralf's journey into equity crowdfunding began with his fascination for "Shark Tank" and the potential of crowdfunding to democratize investment. "When Howard Marks of StartEngine told me about equity crowdfunding in 2015, it was like a light bulb went off," Ralf shared. "I realized you could raise funding from the crowd, not just accredited investors, which was a game-changer."This realization led Ralf to develop NextPitch.tv, an interactive platform where viewers can engage with crowdfunding campaigns in real-time, much like "Shark Tank," but with a crucial difference. "Unlike 'Shark Tank,' you can actually invest in the campaigns you see," Ralf explained. "It's about creating a dynamic where the viewers can build their own portfolios and rate campaigns themselves."One of the most compelling aspects of NextPitch.tv is its ability to aggregate campaigns from various platforms, allowing users to explore a wide array of innovative projects. Ralf emphasized, "The important part is not the platform; the important part is the innovation of the campaigns."Ralf's vision extends beyond just showcasing campaigns. He aims to create a sense of urgency and excitement around these opportunities. "If we can build a big enough audience, it creates a dynamic where there are only a limited number of opportunities, and if you want to invest, you better grab it while you can," Ralf said, drawing an apt metaphor with a pizza being quickly consumed.This interactive and participatory model not only democratizes investment but also leverages the collective wisdom of the crowd. "The crowd has a remarkable ability to do due diligence. Everyone scrutinizes it in a different way, creating a comprehensive evaluation of the opportunities," Ralf noted.As we discussed the future of equity crowdfunding, Ralf's optimism was palpable. He sees the industry not just growing but fundamentally changing the landscape of small business finance. "Crowdfunding could occupy a majority of the small business finance space, making it literally hundreds of times bigger than it is today," he agreed.NextPitch.tv is not just a platform; it's a movement towards making equity crowdfunding accessible and exciting for everyone. Ralf's innovative approach and passion for this space are truly inspiring, and I look forward to seeing how NextPitch.tv will shape the future of investment.tl;dr:1. Ralf Mandt is developing an innovative platform, NextPitch.tv, which aims to integrate the excitement of shows like Shark Tank with the interactive nature of equity crowdfunding, allowing viewers to invest directly in startup campaigns they find compelling.2. Ralf's experience spans over 12 startups, highlighting his passion for entrepreneurship and his keen interest in digital solutions to scale businesses, such as transitioning from traditional inventory-heavy businesses to tech-driven models.3. Despite early setbacks, including a cannabis-related crowdfunding campaign that was halted, Ralf's persistence in the equity crowdfunding space underscores his belief in its potential to democratize investment opportunities for startups beyond the traditional venture capital route.4. NextPitch.tv seeks to showcase innovative equity crowdfunding campaigns in a user-friendly format where audiences can build custom portfolios and contribute to their favorites, focusing on the innovation of campaigns rather than the platforms that host them.5. With the growth of equity crowdfunding showing significant potential, Ralf is actively seeking support through a "Test the Waters" campaign on Wefunder, aiming to aggregate sufficient interest to launch a full-scale Reg CF campaign and further solidify NextPitch.tv's place in the industry.How to Develop Passion and Experience As a SuperpowerRalf's superpower is the potent combination of his deep passion for startups and his extensive experience in entrepreneurship. This blend fuels his ability to navigate the complexities of launching new ventures, particularly in the equity crowdfunding space, and to mentor others through the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship.Ralf exemplified his superpower during his work with Alpha Biz, a company that aimed to create a marketplace for small businesses to sell their ventures. Leveraging his passion for startups and his technical expertise, Ralf helped develop a software solution that provided early traction for the company. This experience underscores how his passion and experience work together to drive success in innovative projects.Tips for Developing Passion and Experience:1. Pursue What Excites You: Find areas that genuinely ignite your interest and enthusiasm. This passion will sustain you through the inevitable ups and downs.2. Embrace Continuous Learning: Accumulate practical experience by engaging in various entrepreneurial ventures. Learn from each success and failure.3. Identify Genuine Needs: Focus on real market needs and strive to meet them with innovative solutions.4. Be Resilient: Prepare for the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Embrace challenges as opportunities to grow.5. Adapt and Evolve: Recognize that different stages of a startup require different skills. Be willing to grow and adapt as your venture scales.6. Network and Seek Mentorship: Connect with other entrepreneurs and mentors who can offer guidance and share their experiences.By following Ralf Mandt's example and advice, you can make passion and experience a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileRalf Mandt (he/him):President, NextPitch.tvAbout NextPitch.tv: Shark Tank for everyone. NextPitch showcases the most innovative live equity crowdfunding campaigns for the verdict of the crowd.Website: nextpitch.tvCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/NextPitchtv-102605085814032Other URL: wefunder.com/nextpitchtv.3Biographical Information: There is nothing quite like the thrill of creating something out of nothing. The challenge of turning a vision into reality.  That is why I am a serial entrepreneur with more than 12 startups under my belt.An overview of some of my companies and projects can be seen at www.iapprentice.comX/Twitter Handle: @MandtRalfInstagram Handle: @ralfmandt2020Upcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowdChicago, June 12, 2024. This in-person event at Columbia College Chicago features some of Chicago's prominent citizens and community leaders, along with crowdfunding experts. Use the discount code “SuperCrowd” to save 50 percent! Watch the recording here!* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on June 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, you must first become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, June 19, 2024, at 1:00 Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At this month's webinar, Angela Barbash of Revalue will share insights about moving money from Wall Street to Main Street. Register here.* Superpowers for Good Live Pitch, June 26, 2024, at 9:00 PM Eastern. We'll host a live pitch right here on Superpowers for Good. If you would like to be one of the companies pitching, apply here.* Recently, we created an AI GPT to help you learn more about The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, and our upcoming events. Click here to try it.Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* The Reg A & Crowdfunding Conference, June 20, Westchester Country Club (Save 20% with the code Super20). We have a few free tickets; let us know if you want one.* How Small Businesses Can Raise Capital from the Crowd, Thursday, July 11, 1 – 2 pm ET: Explore transforming your community connections into capital to start or grow a small business through regulated investment crowdfunding.  Learn more about how this type of crowdfunding works and the benefits and challenges of raising capital from the crowd. About our Presenter: Author and journalist Devin Thorpe has over 25 years in finance and a rich background as a former CFO and investment banking firm founder.  He's also a champion for social good, publishing his Superpowers for Good newsletter and show.* Crowdfunding Professional Association, Summit in DC, October 22-23* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, November 12-13.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 6,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

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