Podcasts about community advocate

Friday, February 13, 2026 UnPacking LIVE WURD 96.1 FM & 900 AM Guests: Dr. Jazmin Evans Scholar and Health Advocate @imnotjaze D'Angelo Virgo Education and Community Advocate @dangelovirgo 02:04 Philly School Closures: What happens to Black children and Black communities? 05:47 Closing schools is not the solution- investing in sustainable spaces that enrich our youth is! 09:57 How school closures impact health outcomes, safety, transportation and more 13:44 What are some solutions that the community can impact? 21:22 Bad Bunny Most Watched Halftime performance 29:34 Turning Point USA takes a big loss 31:18 African American Heritage Flag is gaining popularity 32:58 Surya Bonaly is owed an apology!

The stench emitting from a faulty wastewater treatment plant in Christchurch has gotten worse in recent weeks. The smell, nicknamed, 'The Big Stink,' has been affecting Bromley for nearly 4 years, resulting in locals having to check wind direction before socialising outside or hanging washing. Community Advocate Stephen McPaike told Heather du Plessis-Allan that, 'It's just as bad as what happened when the fire happened, if not a little bit worse.' The council says it's going to be another week before they can get it back under control. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arrington welcomes Hailey Dollar; she is the Libertarian Candidate for Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. A Combat War Veteran, human traffic survivor, and Community Advocate. There has never been a Libertarian to win an election in Virginia.

Doc & Jacques talk with Gilda “Gigi” Hodges, who shares her remarkable journey, beginning with quirky details surrounding her birth, her early days as a magician's assistant, her involvement with the Best Friends Animal Society, and more. She also addresses her personal challenges. Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. House of the Rising Sun, performed by Kenny Lee, is a traditional American folk song. The harmonic piece was composed and performed by Kenny Lee. The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s How.

SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Josh Smith shares his journey from a trusted news anchor to an adjunct instructor and entrepreneur. He discusses the evolution of journalism, the challenges of rural healthcare, and the importance of gratitude and community service. The dialogue also touches on the future of media consumption, the role of education, and personal reflections on family and faith.TakeawaysJosh Smith has transitioned from journalism to teaching and consulting.The erosion of trust in media has been exacerbated by recent events.Gratitude is a powerful tool for maintaining positivity.The future of media consumption is shifting towards digital platforms.Teaching young minds offers fresh perspectives on communication.Healthcare in rural America faces significant challenges.Starting a new business can be a fulfilling venture.Public service is essential for community development.Family plays a crucial role in personal happiness and fulfillment.Maintaining a positive mindset is a choice that can lead to a better life.Buy your next home, or list your current home with us!https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw

Ce qui fait vivre — ou mourir — une communauté Dans cet épisode de Yes We Care, Faustine Duriez reçoitGuillaume Grillat, Principal Tech Community Advocate chez Le Boncoin. Ancien recruteur passé par Deezer puis Adevinta, Guillaume a fait un choix singulier : quitter la logique de la “guerre des talents” pour s'intéresser à une question bien plus décisive sur le long terme : qu'est-ce qui fait que les gens restent, s'engagent et grandissent ensemble dans une organisation ? Depuis plusieurs années, il conçoit, fait grandir et rend durables des communautés internes (produit, data, engineering, UX) mais aussi des communautés affinitaires (Pride, Women in Tech, santé mentale…). Avec une conviction simple et exigeante : l'engagement ne se décrète pas, il se cultive. Dans cet échange dense et très concret, Guillaume partage une vision rare du leadership et de la transformation, fondée sur le don et le contre-don, l'apprentissage entre pairs, la confiance — et beaucoup d'humilité. Avec Guillaume, nous parlons notamment :

The Irish Stew podcasters venture across Westmeath one last time, to the county's eastern reaches to explore the picturesque village of Tyrrellspass, where they once again find a story of community commitment…and a bog.The community leader giving cohosts John Lee and Martin Nutty the grand tour of his charming town is Eugene Dunbar, a retired teacher who never retired from educating anyone who'd listen about the treasures unique to Tyrrellspass.After meeting Eugene at the town's centerpiece castle tower, the trio followed the signs to the Cloncrow Bog & Village Trail.“I came here in 1972 as a geography teacher, and I was absolutely intrigued with the whole system of the bogs and having one so close to us here in Tyrrellspass,” he says. “It's what they term an intact raised bog, with the same vegetation that would have been on it 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,000 years ago. So, you're looking at a unique landscape that hasn't changed in millennia.”Eugene tells of how people moved from viewing bogs purely as fuel sources to recognizing them as vital carbon sinks and ecological wonders, driven locally by the volunteer effort known as ETHOS--Everything Tyrrellspass Has On Show. Refusing to be bogged down by  bureaucratic challenges, Dunbar and the other ETHOS volunteers created the interpretive raised boardwalk through the local raised bog, which morphs into a trail through the highlights the village itself, culminating in its picture-perfect town green with its evocative 1970 Imogen Stuart sculpture of three school children representing the future of the new Ireland.After a restorative pint (or maybe it was two) in the snug, welcoming Willie's Bar, Eugene took the podcasters back to his inviting home, decorated with the paintings of his wife Josephine who served the trio tea and scones while the podcast recording began in earnest.Add signature Irish hospitality to Everything Tyrrellspass Has On Show!It's off to Longford next week when Irish Stew adds a mysterious Iron Age road to its Off the Beaten Track Road Trip itinerary as they explore the Corlea Trackway, discovered in 1984 by workers digging peat in the local bog--yes, again with the bog!LinksCloncrow Bog & Village Trail WebsiteETHOS WebsiteFacebookYouTubeIrish Stew LinksWebsiteInstagramLinkedInMedia Partner: IrishCentralEpisode Details: Season 8, Episode 1; Total Episode Count: 143

A lifetime Black Power member is warning of a larger threat on the anniversary of the gang patch ban. Today marks one year since the law was changed to give Police increased powers to go after gangs, including banning gang insignia in public. Since then, officers have seized 182 patches, more than 600 insignia items, and 178 firearms. But Community Advocate Denis O'Reilly told Ryan Bridge international cartels are becoming increasingly involved in gang activity. He says they will recruit young gang members with promises of wealth and riches. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWhat would you do if your body gave up before your spirit did? In this powerful episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Ari Medrano, a medical miracle, motivational speaker, and community advocate, to share her unbelievable journey from wheelchair to the dance floor in just 21 days.Ari opens up about her fight through heart disease, brain tumor surgery, and a car accident that nearly took her life, and how faith, focus, action, and commitment became the four pillars that rebuilt it. This isn't just a recovery story; it's a blueprint for anyone ready to overcome adversity, rebuild their life, and rediscover purpose.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ How Ari turned her medical miracle into a mission of community empowerment✅ The 4-step system (Faith, Focus, Action, Commitment) that can help you overcome any challenge✅ How to turn pain into purpose and trauma into transformation✅ Why emotional healing and inner child work are crucial for real growth✅ Lessons on setting boundaries, practicing empathy, and building resilience✅ How to find strength, hope, and motivation when life falls apartWhether you're struggling through your own season of hardship or simply need inspiration to move forward, this conversation will help you see that miracles happen when faith meets focused action. This episode is more than inspiration; it's a guide to real transformation. If you've ever searched for how to overcome adversity, how to rebuild your life, or how to turn pain into purpose, this story will give you the framework, mindset, and motivation you need to start again. Perfect for anyone seeking resilience, healing, and faith-based motivation or those looking for a real-life comeback story that proves nothing is impossible.Connect with Ari Medrano:

Marcel Clarke is a serial entrepreneur with a unique journey to success. An honor student of the streets, he transformed his life. Now, he is a successful entrepreneur and real estate developer, with investments in the stock market and cryptocurrency. Marcel is also a community advocate, speaker, and mentor, dedicated to sharing industry knowledge and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Marcel discusses his journey with Max, and it's a great hang!   For More From Marcel: Marcelclarke.co | Marcel's Book: Hiding In Plain View For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org

Noell talks about the activity on advocacy.broadcom.com and why people should be still talking about VMware Tech, it's cool, challenging and rewarding.

Danielle (00:20):Welcome to the Arise podcast, conversations about reality and talking a lot about what that means in the context of church, faith, race, justice, religion, all the things. Today, I'm so honored to have Sarah Van Gelder, a community leader, an example of working and continuing to work on building solidarity and networks and communication skills and settling into her lane. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Hey, Sarah, it's so good to be with you. And these are just casual conversations, and I do actual minimal editing, but they do get a pretty good reach, so that's exciting. I would love to hear you introduce yourself. How do you introduce yourself these days? Tell me a little bit about who you are. Okay.Sarah (01:14):My name is Sarah Van Gelder and I live in Bremer and Washington. I just retired after working for the Suquamish Tribe for six years, so I'm still in the process of figuring out what it means to be retired, doing a lot of writing, a certain amount of activism, and of course, just trying to figure out day to day, how to deal with the latest, outrageous coming from the administration. But that's the most recent thing. I think what I'm most known for is the founding yes magazine and being the editor for many years. So I still think a lot about how do we understand that we're in an era that's essentially collapsing and something new may be emerging to take its place? How do we understand what this moment is and really give energy to the emergence of something new? So those are sort of the foundational questions that I think about.Danielle (02:20):Okay. Those are big questions. I hadn't actually imagined that something new is going to emerge, but I do agree there is something that's collapsing, that's disintegrating. As you know, I reached out about how are we thinking about what is reality and what is not? And you can kind of see throughout the political spectrum or community, depending on who you're with and at what time people are viewing the world through a specific lens. And of course, we always are. We have our own lens, and some people allow other inputs into that lens. Some people are very specific, what they allow, what they don't allow. And so what do we call as reality when it comes to reality and politics or reality and faith or gender, sexuality? It's feeling more and more separate. And so that's kind of why I reached out to you. I know you're a thinker. I know you're a writer, and so I was wondering, as you think about those topics, what do you think even just about what I've said or where does your mind go?Sarah (03:32):Yeah. Well, at first when you said that was the topic, I was a little intimidated by it because it sounded a little abstract. But then I started thinking about how it is so hard right now to know what's real, partly because there's this very conscious effort to distort reality and get people to accept lies. And I think actually part of totalitarian work is to get people to just in the Orwellian book 1984, the character had to agree that two plus two equals five. And only when he had fully embraced that idea could he be considered really part of society.(04:14):So there's this effort to get us to accept things that we actually know aren't true. And there's a deep betrayal that takes place when we do that, when we essentially gaslight ourselves to say something is true when we know it's not. And I think for a lot of people who have, I think that's one of the reasons the Republican party is in such trouble right now, is because so many people who in previous years might've had some integrity with their own belief system, have had to toss that aside to adopt the lies of the Trump administration, for example, that the 2020 election was stolen. And if they don't accept those lies, they get rejected from the party. And once you accept those lies, then from then on you have betrayed yourself. And in many ways, you've betrayed the people who trust you. So it's a really tough dilemma sort of at that political level, even for people who have not bought into the MAGA mindset, or I do think of it as many people have described as a cult.(05:31):Now, even for people who have not bought into that, I think it's just really hard to be in a world where so many fundamental aspects of reality are not shared with people in your own family, in your own workplace, in your own community. I think it's incredibly challenging and we don't really know, and I certainly don't know how to have conversations. In fact, this is a question I wanted to ask you to have conversations across that line of reality because there's so much places where feelings get hurt, but there's also hard to reference back to any shared understanding in order to start with some kind of common ground. It feels like the ground is just completely unreliable. But I'd love to hear your thoughts about how you think about that.Danielle (06:33):It's interesting. I have some family members that are on the far, far, including my parent, well, not my parents exactly, but my father, and I've known this for a while. So prior to what happened in a couple weeks ago with the murder of an activist, I had spent a lot of time actually listening to that activist and trying to understand what he stood for, what he said, why my family was so interested in it. I spent time reading. And then I also was listening to, I don't know if you're familiar with the Midas Touch podcast? Yeah. So I listened to the Midas Brothers, and they're exact opposites. They're like, one is saying, you idiot, and the other one is like, oh, you're an idiot. And so when I could do it, when I had space to do it, it was actually kind of funny to me.(07:34):Sometimes I'm like, oh, that's what they think of someone that thinks like me. And that's when that guy says, calls them an idiot. I feel some resonance with that. So I did that a lot. However, practically speaking, just recently in the last couple months, someone reached out to me from across the political ideology line and said, Hey, wouldn't it be fun if we got together and talked? We think really differently. We've known each other for 20 years. Could you do that? So I said, I thought about it and I was like, yeah, I say this, I should act on it. I should follow through. So I said, okay, yeah, let's meet. We set up a time. And when you get that feeling like that person's not going to show up, but you're also feeling like, I don't know if I want them to show up.(08:24):Am I really going to show up? But it's kind of like a game of chicken. Well, I hung in there longer, maybe not because I wanted to show up, but just because I got distracted by my four kids and whatnot, and it was summer, and the other person did say, oh, I sprained my ankle. I can't have a conversation with you. I was like, oh, okay. And they were like, well, let me reschedule. So I waited. I didn't hear back from them, and then they hopped onto one of my Facebook pages and said some stuff, and I responded and I said, Hey, wait a minute. I thought we were going to have a conversation in person. And it was crickets, it was silence, it was nothing. And then I was tagged in some other comments of people that I would consider even more extreme. And just like, this is an example of intolerance.(09:13):And I was like, whoa, how did I get here? How did I get here? And like I said, I'm not innocent. I associate some of the name calling and I have those explicit feelings. And I was struck by that. And then in my own personal family, we started a group chat and it did not go well. As soon as we jumped into talking about immigration and ice enforcement and stuff after there were two sides stated, and then the side that was on the far right side said, well, there's no point in talking anymore. We're not going to convince each other. And my brother and I were like, wait a minute, can we keep talking? We're not going to convince each other, but how can we just stop talking? And it's just been crickets. It's been silence. There's been nothing. So I think as you ask me that, I just feel like deep pain, how can we not have the things I think, or my perception of what the other side believes is extremely harmful to me and my family. But what feels even more harmful is the fact that we can't even talk about it. There's no tolerance to hear how hurtful that is to us or the real impact on our day-to-day life. And I think this, it's not just the ideology, but it's the inability to even just have some empathy there. And then again, if you heard a guy like Charlie Kirk, he didn't believe in empathy. So I have to remember, okay, maybe they don't even believe in empathy. Okay, so I don't have an answer. What about you?Sarah (11:03):No, I don't either. Except to say that I think efforts that are based on trying to convince someone of a rational argument don't work because this is not about analysis or about rationality, it's about identity, and it's about deep feelings of fear and questions of worthiness. And I think part of this moment we're in with the empire collapsing, the empire that has shorn up so much of our way of life, even people who've been at the margins of it, obviously not as much, but particularly people who are middle class or aspiring to be middle class or upper, that has been where we get our sense of security, where we get our sense of meaning. For a lot of white people, it's their sense of entitlement that they get to have. They're entitled to certain kinds of privileges and ways of life. So if that's collapsing and I believe it is, then that's a very scary time and it's not well understood. So then somebody comes along who's a strong man like Trump and says, not only can I explain it to you, but I can keep you safe. I can be your vengeance against all the insults that you've had to live with. And it's hard to give that up because of somebody coming at you with a rational discussion.(12:36):I think the only way to give that up is to have something better or more secure or more true to lean into. Now that's really hard to do because part of the safety on the right is by totally rejecting the other. And so my sense is, and I don't know if this can possibly work, but my sense is that the only thing that might work is creating nonpolitical spaces where people can just get to know each other as human beings and start feeling that yes, that person is there for me when things are hard and that community is there for me, and they also see me and appreciate who I am. And based on that kind of foundation, I think there's some hope. And so when I think about the kind of organizing to be doing right now, a lot of it really is about just saying, we really all care about our kids and how do we make sure they have good schools and we all need some good healthcare, and let's make sure that that's available to everybody. And just as much as possible keeps it within that other realm. And even maybe not even about issues, maybe it's just about having a potluck and enjoying food together.Danielle (14:10):What structures or how do you know then that you're in reality? And do you have an experience of actually being in a mixed group like that with people that think wildly different than you? And how did that experience inform you? And maybe it's recently, maybe it's in the past. Yeah,Sarah (14:32):So in some respects, I feel like I've lived that way all my life,(14:44):Partly because I spent enough time outside the United States that when I came home as a child, our family lived in India for a year. And so when I came home, I just had this sense that my life, my life and my perceptions of the world were really different than almost everybody else around me, but the exception of other people who'd also spent a lot of time outside the us. And somehow we understood each other pretty well. But most of my life, I felt like I was seeing things differently. And I don't feel like I've ever really particularly gained a lot of skill in crossing that I've tended to just for a lot of what I'm thinking about. I just don't really talk about it except with a few people who are really interested. I don't actually know a lot about how to bridge that gap, except again, to tell stories, to use language that is non-academic, to use language that is part of ordinary people's lives.(16:01):So yes, magazine, that was one of the things that I focused a lot on is we might do some pretty deep analysis, and some of it might include really drawing on some of the best academic work that we could find. But when it came to what we were going to actually produce in the magazine, we really focused in on how do we make this language such that anybody who picks this up who at least feels comfortable reading? And that is a barrier for some people, but anybody who feels comfortable reading can say, yeah, this is written with me in mind. This is not for another group of people. This is written for me. And then part of that strategy was to say, okay, if you can feel that way about it, can you also then feel comfortable sharing it with other people where you feel like they're going to feel invited in and they won't feel like, okay, I'm not your audience.(16:57):I'm not somebody you're trying to speak to. So that's pretty much, I mean, just that whole notion of language and telling stories and using the age old communication as human beings, we evolved to learn by stories. And you can tell now just because you try to tell a kid some lesson and their eyes will roll, but if you tell them a story, they will listen. They won't necessarily agree, but they will listen and it will at least be something they'll think about. So stories is just so essential. And I think that authentic storytelling from our own experience that feels like, okay, I'm not just trying to tell you how you should believe, but I'm trying to say something about my own experience and what's happened to me and where my strength comes from and where my weaknesses and my challenges come from as well.Yeah, you mentioned that, and I was thinking about good stories. And so one of the stories I like to tell is that I moved to Suquamish, which is as an Indian reservation, without knowing really anything about the people I was going to be neighbors with. And there's many stories I could tell you about that. But one of them was that I heard that they were working to restore the ability to dig clams and dies inlet, which is right where silver Dial is located. And I remember thinking that place is a mess. You're never going to be able to have clean enough water because clams require really clean water. They're down filtering all the crap that comes into the water, into their bodies. And so you don't want to eat clams unless the water's very clean. But I remember just having this thought from my perspective, which is find a different place to dig clamps because that place is a mess.(19:11):And then years later, I found out it was now clean enough that they were digging clamps. And I realized that for them, spending years and years, getting the water cleaned up was the obvious thing to do because they think in terms of multiple generations, and they don't give up on parts of their water or their land. So it took years to do it, but they stayed with it. And so that was really a lesson for me in that kind of sense of reality, because my sense of reality is, no, you move on. You do what the pioneers did. One place gets the dust bowl and you move to a different place to farm. And learning to see from the perspective of not only other individuals, but other cultures that have that long millennia of experience in place and how that shifts things. It's almost like to me, it's like if you're looking at the world through one cultural lens, it's like being a one eyed person. You certainly see things, but when you open up your other eye and you can start seeing things in three dimensions, it becomes so much more alive and so much more rich with information and with possibilities.Danielle (20:35):Well, when you think about, and there's a lot probably, how do you apply that to today or even our political landscape? We're finding reality today.Sarah (20:48):Well, I think that the MAGA cult is very, very one eyed. And again, because that sense of safety and identity is so tied up in maintaining that they're not necessarily going to voluntarily open a second eye. But if they do, it would probably be because of stories. There's a story, and I think things like the Jimmy Kimmel thing is an example of that.(21:21):There's a story of someone who said what he believed and was almost completely shut down. And the reason that didn't happen is because people rose up and said, no, that's unacceptable. So I think there's a fundamental belief that's widespread enough that we don't shut down people for speech unless it's so violent that it's really dangerous. We don't shut people down for that. So I think when there's that kind of dissonance, I think there's sometimes an opening, and then it's really important to use that opening, not as a time to celebrate that other people were wrong and we were right, but to celebrate these values that free speech is really important and we're going to stand up for it, and that's who we are. So we get back to that identity. You can feel proud that you were part of this movement that helped make sure that free speech is maintained in the United States. Oh, that'sDanielle (22:26):Very powerful. Yeah, because one side of my family is German, and they're the German Mennonites. They settled around the Black Sea region, and then the other side is Mexican. But these settlers were invited by Catherine the Great, and she was like, Hey, come over here. And Mennonites had a history of non-violence pacifist movement. They didn't want to be conscripted into the German army. And so this was also attractive for them because they were skilled farmers and they had a place to go and Russia and farm. And so that's why they left Germany, to go to Russia to want to seek freedom of their religion and use their farming skills till the soil as well as not be conscripted into violent political movements. That's the ancestry of the side of my family that is now far.(23:29):And I find, and of course, they came here and when they were eventually kicked out, and part of that them being kicked out was then them moving to the Dakotas and then kicking out the native tribes men that were there on offer from the US government. So you see the perpetuation of harm, and I guess I just wonder what all of that cost my ancestors, what it cost them to enact harm that they had received themselves. And then there was a shift. Some of them went to World War II as conscientious objectors, a couple went as fighters.(24:18):So then you start seeing that shift. I'm no longer, I'm not like a pacifist. You start seeing the shift and then we're to today, I don't know if those black sea farmers that moved to Russia would be looking down and being good job. Those weren't the values it seems like they were pursuing. So I even, I've been thinking a lot about that and just what does that reality mean here? What separations, what splitting has my family had to do to, they changed from these deeply. To move an entire country means you're very committed to your values, uproot your life, even if you're farming and you're going to be good at it somewhere else, it's a big deal.Sarah (25:10):Oh, yeah. So it also could be based on fear, right? Because I think so many of the people who immigrated here were certainly my Jewish heritage. There is this long history of pilgrims and people would get killed. And so it wasn't necessarily that for a lot of people that they really had an option to live where they were. And of course, today's refugees, a lot of 'em are here for the same reason. But I think one of the things that happened in the United States is the assimilation into whiteness.(25:49):So as white people, it's obviously different for different communities, but if you came in here and you Irish people and Italians and so forth were despised at certain times and Jews and Quakers even. But over time, if you were white, you could and many did assimilate. And what did assimilate into whiteness? First of all, whiteness is not a culture, and it's kind of bereft of real meaning because the real cultures were the original Irish and Italian. But the other thing is that how you make whiteness a community, if you will, is by excluding other people, is by saying, well, we're different than these other folks. So I don't know if this applies to your ancestors or not, but it is possible that part of what their assimilation to the United States was is to say, okay, we are white people and we are entitled to this land in North Dakota because we're not native. And so now our identity is people who are secure on the land, who have title to it and can have a livelihood and can raise our children in security. That is all wrapped up in us not being native and in our government, keeping native people from reclaiming that land.(27:19):So that starts shifting over generations. Certainly, it can certainly shift the politics. And I think that plus obviously the sense of entitlement that so many people felt to and feel to their slave holding ancestors, that was a defensible thing to do. And saying it's not is a real challenge to somebody's identity.(27:51):So in that respect, that whole business that Trump is doing or trying to restore the Confederate statues, those were not from the time of slavery. Those were from after reconstruction. Those were part of the south claiming that it had the moral authority and the moral right to do these centuries long atrocities against enslaved people. And so to me, that's still part of the fundamental identity struggle we're in right now, is people saying, if I identify as white, yes, I get all this safety and all these privileges, but I also have this burden of this history and history that's continuing today, and how do I reconcile those two? And Trump says, you don't have to. You can just be proud of what you have perpetrated or what your ancestors perpetrated on other people.And I think there was some real too. I think there were people who honestly felt that they wanted to reconcile the, and people I think who are more willing to have complex thoughts about this country because there are things to be proud of, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and the long history of protecting free speech and journalism and education for everyone and so forth. So there are definitely things to be proud of. And then there are things to recognize. We're incredibly violent and have had multiple generations of trauma resulting from it. And to live in this country in authenticity is to recognize that both are true and we're stuck with the history, but we're not stuck without being able to deal with that. We can do restitution and reparations and we can heal from that.Danielle (30:15):How do you stay connected even just to your own self in that dissonance that you just described?Sarah (30:30):Well, I think part of having compassion is to recognize that we're imperfect beings as individuals, but we're also imperfect as cultures. And so for me, I can live with, I mean, this is something I've lived with ever since I was in India, really. And I looked around and noticed that there were all these kids my own age who were impoverished and I was not. And that I knew I have enough to eat at the end of the day, and I knew that many of them would not have enough to eat. So it's always been a challenge for me. And so my response to that has been when I was a kid was, well, I don't understand how that happened. It's certainly not right. I don't understand how it could be, and I'm going to do my best to understand it, and then I'll do my part to try to change it. And I basically had the same view ever since then, which is there's only so much I can do, but I'll do everything I can, including examining my own complicity and working through issues that I might be carrying as somebody who grew up in a white supremacist culture, working on that internally, and then also working in community and working as an activist in a writer in any way I can think of that I can make a contribution.(31:56):But I really do believe that healing is possible. And so when I think about the people that are causing that I feel like are not dealing with the harm that they're creating, I still feel just somebody who goes to prison for doing a crime that's not the whole of who they are. And so they're going to have to ultimately make the choice about whether they're going to heal and reconcile and repair the damage they will have to make that choice. But for my part, I always want to keep that door open in my relationship with them and in my writing and in any other way, I want to keep the door open.Danielle (32:43):And I hear that, and I'm like, that's noble. And it's so hard to do to keep that door open. So what are some of the tools you use, even just on your own that help you keep that door open to conversation, even to feeling compassion for people maybe you don't agree with? What are some of the things, maybe their internal resources, external resources could be like, I don't know, somebody you read, go back to and read. Yeah. What helps you?Sarah (33:16):Well, the most important thing for me to keep my sanity is a combination of getting exercise and getting outside(33:27):And hanging out with my granddaughter and other people I love outside of political spaces because the political spaces get back into the stress. So yeah, I mean the exercise, I just feel like being grounded in our bodies is so important. And partly that the experience of fear and anxiety show up in our bodies, and we can also process them through being really active. So I'm kind of worried that if I get to the point where I'm too old to be able to really move, whether I'll be able to process as well. So there's that in terms of the natural world, this aliveness that I feel like transcends me and certainly humanity and just an aliveness that I just kind of open my senses to. And then it's sort, they call it forest bathing or don't have to be in a forest to do it, but just sort of allowing that aliveness to wash over me and to sort of celebrate it and to remember that we're all part of that aliveness. And then spending time with a 2-year-old is like, okay, anything that I may be hung up on, it becomes completely irrelevant to her experience.Danielle (35:12):I love that. Sarah, for you, even though I know you heard, you're still asking these questions yourself, what would you tell people to do if they're listening and they're like, and they're like, man, I don't know how to even start a conversation with someone that thinks different than me. I don't know how to even be in the same room them, and I'm not saying that your answers can apply to everybody. Mine certainly don't either, like you and me are just having a conversation. We're just talking it out. But what are some of the things you go to if you know you're going to be with people Yeah. That think differently than you, and how do you think about it?Sarah (35:54):Yeah, I mean, I don't feel particularly proud of this because I don't feel very capable of having a direct conversation with somebody who's, because I don't know how to get to a foundational level that we have in common, except sometimes we do. Sometimes it's like family, and sometimes it's like, what did you do for the weekend? And so it can feel like small talk, but it can also have an element of just recognizing that we're each in a body, in perhaps in a family living our lives struggling with how to live well. And so I usually don't try to get very far beyond that, honestly. And again, I'm not proud of that because I would love to have conversations that are enlightening for me and the other person. And my go-to is really much more basic than that.Maybe it is. And maybe it creates enough sense of safety that someday that other level of conversation can happen, even if it can't happen right away.Danielle (37:14):Well, Sarah, tell me if people are looking for your writing and know you write a blog, tell me a little bit about that and where to find you. Okay.Sarah (37:26):Yeah, my blog is called How We Rise, and it's on Substack. And so I'm writing now and then, and I'm also writing somewhat for Truth Out Truth out.org has adopted the Yes Archive, which I'm very grateful to them for because they're going to keep it available so people can continue to research and find articles there that are still relevant. And they're going to be continuing to do a monthly newsletter where they're going to draw on Yes, archives to tell stories about what's going on now. Yes, archives that are specifically relevant. So I recommend that. And otherwise, I'm just right now working on a draft of an op-ed about Palestine, which I hope I can get published. So I'm sort of doing a little of this and a little of that, but I don't feel like I have a clear focus. The chaos of what's going on nationally is so overwhelming, and I keep wanting to come back to my own and my own focus of writing, but I can't say that I've gotten there yet.Danielle (38:41):I hear you. Well, I hope you'll be back, and hopefully we can have more conversations. And just thanks a lot for being willing to just talk about stuff we don't know everything about.As always, thank you for joining us, and at the end of the podcast are notes and resources, and I encourage you to stay connected to those who are loving in your path and in your community. Stay tuned.Kitsap County & Washington State Crisis and Mental Health ResourcesIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911.This resource list provides crisis and mental health contacts for Kitsap County and across Washington State.Kitsap County / Local ResourcesResourceContact InfoWhat They OfferSalish Regional Crisis Line / Kitsap Mental Health 24/7 Crisis Call LinePhone: 1‑888‑910‑0416Website: https://www.kitsapmentalhealth.org/crisis-24-7-services/24/7 emotional support for suicide or mental health crises; mobile crisis outreach; connection to services.KMHS Youth Mobile Crisis Outreach TeamEmergencies via Salish Crisis Line: 1‑888‑910‑0416Website: https://sync.salishbehavioralhealth.org/youth-mobile-crisis-outreach-team/Crisis outreach for minors and youth experiencing behavioral health emergencies.Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS)Main: 360‑373‑5031; Toll‑free: 888‑816‑0488; TDD: 360‑478‑2715Website: https://www.kitsapmentalhealth.org/crisis-24-7-services/Outpatient, inpatient, crisis triage, substance use treatment, stabilization, behavioral health services.Kitsap County Suicide Prevention / “Need Help Now”Call the Salish Regional Crisis Line at 1‑888‑910‑0416Website: https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/Pages/Suicide-Prevention-Website.aspx24/7/365 emotional support; connects people to resources; suicide prevention assistance.Crisis Clinic of the PeninsulasPhone: 360‑479‑3033 or 1‑800‑843‑4793Website: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/607/Mental-Health-ResourcesLocal crisis intervention services, referrals, and emotional support.NAMI Kitsap CountyWebsite: https://namikitsap.org/Peer support groups, education, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.Statewide & National Crisis ResourcesResourceContact InfoWhat They Offer988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (WA‑988)Call or text 988; Website: https://wa988.org/Free, 24/7 support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, relationship problems, and substance concerns.Washington Recovery Help Line1‑866‑789‑1511Website: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/suicide-prevention/hotline-text-and-chat-resourcesHelp for mental health, substance use, and problem gambling; 24/7 statewide support.WA Warm Line877‑500‑9276Website: https://www.crisisconnections.org/wa-warm-line/Peer-support line for emotional or mental health distress; support outside of crisis moments.Native & Strong Crisis LifelineDial 988 then press 4Website: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/suicide-prevention/hotline-text-and-chat-resourcesCulturally relevant crisis counseling by Indigenous counselors.Additional Helpful Tools & Tips• Behavioral Health Services Access: Request assessments and access to outpatient, residential, or inpatient care through the Salish Behavioral Health Organization. Website: https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/Pages/SBHO-Get-Behaviroal-Health-Services.aspx• Deaf / Hard of Hearing: Use your preferred relay service (for example dial 711 then the appropriate number) to access crisis services.• Warning Signs & Risk Factors: If someone is talking about harming themselves, giving away possessions, expressing hopelessness, or showing extreme behavior changes, contact crisis resources immediately.Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that. Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.

Send us a textWhat happens when cultural identity meets neurodiversity? Psychologist Anushka Phal knows this intersection intimately as a Fijian Indian, born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, who received her own ADHD diagnosis as an adult. This revelation sparked both personal healing and a passionate mission to create mental health spaces where multicultural, neurodivergent individuals truly belong."When I got diagnosed, I looked back at life and realized there was an explanation for all the things impacting my self-worth," Anushka shares. "It's like watching a thriller movie for the second time – suddenly all the clues make sense." This newfound self-compassion transformed not just her life but her approach to therapy at Unmeed Psychology, the culturally responsive practice she founded in Melbourne.The conversation explores fascinating questions many clients bring to therapy: "How much of this is my ADHD and how much is just being Asian?" Anushka unpacks how certain traits might be celebrated in some cultures while pathologized in others. Cultural context profoundly impacts how neurodivergence presents – she notes that in Fiji, her ADHD symptoms feel less problematic than in Melbourne's fast-paced environment.Beyond clinical work, Anushka has created vibrant community spaces where people with intersectional identities can connect authentically. From South Asian queer gatherings to women's circles, these "third spaces" address the disappearance of natural community connections. "When you come from a collectivistic background, having your community makes such a difference to mental health," she explains.For parents, therapists, and neurodivergent individuals, Anushka offers practical wisdom: strategic whiteboards for capturing thoughts, collection baskets throughout the house, and a profound mindset shift for preventing burnout – "Every time I say yes to something, I'm saying no to something else." Her "spider web thinking" demonstrates how neurodivergent traits can become superpowers when embraced with compassion and understanding.Listen in for a conversation that might forever change how you view the beautiful intersection of culture, neurodiversity, and the healing power of belonging. Has your experience with therapy acknowledged all aspects of who you are?https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/anushkaphal danabaltutis.com, mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://www.danabaltutis.com/services

Today's guest is Tony Williams, Stage IV Lymphoma survivor and CEO and founder of the Olandus Foundation, empowering individuals and families affected by cancer, especially those in historically underserved communities, through education, advocacy and support. Tony is also the host of the Eagles Don't Quack Podcast.We talk about fighting cancer and faith, different treatment approaches, resiliency and the importance of staying active, and so much more!! I love Tony's approach to life's challenges: Full Gas and Full Throttle, push through difficulties and persist until you reach your goal.Resources:Tony's Eagles Don't Quack YouTube ChannelTony's Eagles Don't Quack PodcastTony's Website: https://theolandusfoundation.org/Tony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-williams-25a22527/Tony's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.williams.94064Follow:Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/My website: https://melissagrosboll.comEmail me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

My guest today is Leo Louis II. Louis has been a community advocate in a multitude of roles, including gang intervention, urban farming and entrepreneurship for over a decade. Louis began his career in advocacy while a sophomore at North Omaha High School, where he drafted a 10 point  email addressing issues relating to gang violence and CC'd every person in the school, which led to community-centered gang intervention programming that is still active.He has also worked with the Malcolm X Foundation where he helped create the Shabazz Community Garden before serving as Board President of the organization from 2019 to 2024. He also stars in a new film called My Omaha, a documentary highlighting  social movements during the social and political unrest in Omaha in 2020. My Omaha,  directed by Nick Beaulieu (Bow-lee-yew) was selected to the Slamdance, Middlebury, and Ashland Film festivals. Today, we're talking about the intrinsic connection with social justice and hip hop, ways community members can be more involved in the state legislative process, and how he stays grounded while leading movements.

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Episode 62 of News Man Weekly kicks off with Carl, Zac and Hayden swapping stories from opening night of high school football — the first time in decades Carl wasn’t on the sidelines. Alongside the laughs and riffs, the team covers the week’s big local headlines, including arrests in the Ja’Myrion Hobbs murder case, a packed Heart of the City Cruise-In and Lexington’s $500,000 safety corridor project. This week’s guests bring both creativity and advocacy to the studio. Mansfield Playhouse artistic director Doug Wertz joins the show to preview the theater’s 100th season and its opening comedy Moon Over Buffalo, plus updates on a $7.5 million capital campaign for a new facility. Later, longtime attorney and community advocate Eric Miller sits down to discuss his history of tackling Mansfield infrastructure issues — from potholes and water mains to his latest focus on the Clear Fork Reservoir. It’s a mix of news, entertainment and conversation you won’t find anywhere else. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a rating and grab a cup of something good from our friends at Relax, It’s Just Coffee. Relevant links: Heart of the City Cruise-In showcases classic cars & cherished memories Police laud public tips after 2 arrests in connection with Mansfield murder Lexington moves forward with safety corridor project in the village Check out the 2025-26 Mansfield Playhouse season Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson. Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cerise Turner is a dedicated public servant, community advocate and champion for peace whose lifelong commitment to service was recognized with the 2024 President Biden's Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service. This national honor reflects her extraordinary contribution of more than 4,000 hours of volunteer service devoted to improving the lives of seniors, youth and families across Washington, D.C.As Ms. Senior D.C. 2023 and a Senior Ambassador for the Department of Aging and Community Living, Cerise advocates for more than 120,000 older adults across all eight wards. Her leadership and outreach span hundreds of events from senior wellness centers to policy forums, parades, cultural celebrations and citywide resource fairs. She has given testimonies before the D.C. Council Committees and remains a trusted voice for equity, respect and quality of life for seniors.She describes her metamorphosis when she became Ms. Senior D.C. She re-made herself by pushing herself to step outside of her typical behind the scenes type of lifestyle. She recommends volunteering as a way to get outside of oneself and meet others. She continues to challenge herself and live her best life at age 67.In 2025, Cerise was named a United Nations Global Peace Ambassador (Appointed through an UN-affiliated NGO), a global recognition of her tireless efforts to promote unity, service, and community unity. She has also taken part in public awareness campaigns protecting seniors from fraud, served as a speaker on financial empowerment for women, and volunteered with countless interfaith and intergenerational initiatives.Cerise's professional background includes a successful career in the private legal sector in which she provided high-level litigation and legal support in leading law firms. Her work was marked by precision, discretion and a strong commitment to excellence, qualities that also define her volunteer leadership and advocacy.Her passion for service has guided her through roles such as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Educational Surrogate Parent for OSSE and Parent Watch Advocate where she supported children and families navigating complex educational and legal systems with empathy and determination.Her community contributions have earned her multiple certificates of appreciation and excellence from the Department of Aging and Community Living, recognition from senior wellness centers, and acknowledgments from local organizations for her steadfast commitment to outreach and engagement. Cerise continues to serve with grace, purpose and compassion believing that lasting change begins with kindness, courage and the willingness to show up for others.Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cerise-elaine-turner-90901241/https://www.facebook.com/cerise.turner.1https://www.instagram.com/cerise.turner.1/

Jason Rieger is the Co-Founder and CEO of Switch. Jason was the first employee for the largest group travel company for college students (JusCollege Acq. by Pollen for $25M). He was responsible for building and scaling their sales rep network across 200 college campuses and delivering over $100M in revenue. He is a brother of AEPi from Cal State University. Drew Hopson is a Nonprofit Executive, a Tech Sales Leader, a Community Advocate, and is Driving Impact at the Intersection of Innovation, Service, and Education. He is currently the Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at Switch, a financial technology company that is working in the Fraternity and Sorority Life space. In episode 583 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired the founders to build Switch (a financial technology company), what problem they were trying to solve for Fraternity and Sorority chapters, what features Switch offers that traditional payment tools like Venmo or spreadsheets simply don't provide, how Switch makes money, how Switch helps chapters who struggle with transparency and accountability in their finances, how Switch helps new treasurers transition smoothly when leadership changes, whether Switch integrates with any other systems or tools commonly used by campus organizations, what are some success stories they can share, and what is the long term vision for Switch. Enjoy!

3pm: Guest – Rudy Pantoja – North Seattle “Aurora” native and community advocate on the history of the Aurora problem and the failed efforts to fix them // A quick recap of the John Wilson saga

Big John Leacock, a passionate community advocate and successful realtor, was born in Tobago and spent his formative years immersed in a diverse cultural and athletic environment. He attended Bishops High School in Tobago, where he was the most outstanding Player Basketball Award 1982, on the Basketball Championship team, a Cadet Force Drill Sergeant for the top platoon in country AND excelled In Ball Room Dancing in high School Dance Competitions!His higher education began at Dawson College in Montreal, earning a Diploma in Health and Social Sciences (1984-1987), excelling on the basketball court as a member of the Dawson College Blues, the number one ranked college team in Canada for two consecutive years (1986 and 1987). John continued his education at the University of Guelph, obtaining a Diploma in Agriculture with a focus on General Farm Management from 1987 to 1990, while also contributing to the university as a power forward for the Varsity Basketball Team. He earned a General Bachelor's degree in Marketing Management. Upon completing his diploma in Agriculture, he gained hands-on experience at the University of Guelph's Research Farms, working extensively with large animals and managing a feed mill. In 1992, John founded Big John Entertainment, promoting local club events and growing his email list of fans to over 350 by 1993, then served as a music director and radio announcer at CFRU 93.3FM from 1997 to 2001, where he increased advertising revenue as the Advertising Sales Manager. In 2001, Big John moved back to Tobago with his family and operated a bed and breakfast while promoting local cultural events, including jazz and writer's festivals, while creating Mr. Fiddla's Cafe, a popular light meal café and social spot.Returning to Canada in late 2002, Big John embarked on a career as a realtor on January 1, 2006, with Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate. Since then, he has consistently positioned himself among the top 5% of sales associates within the Guelph and District Association of Realtors in both commercial and residential real estate sectors. He holds a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, enabling him to handle a wide array of real estate transactions, both locally and internationally. Mr. Leacock has served in various leadership capacities within the Guelph and District Association of Realtors, including as a past board member and chair of the Marketing, Public Relations, and Publicity Committees. He was instrumental in the creation of the independent real estate publication, "Real Estate Update," and actively participated in the rebranding efforts of the Association, with the view of: "Real Estate is not about houses – it's about people." He became involved with the Hillside Festival and served on the Hillside Board. A founding member of the Guelph Black Heritage Society, he has contributed to the Downtown Guelph Renewal Committee. For 8 eight years, Big John has played a significant role in Guelph's Downtown Advisory Committee, which works closely with City Council to enhance the downtown area's vibrancy. He is also on the Village Finding Committee. He regularly sponsors events such as: the Guelph Jazz Festival, the Gospel Festival, and Guelph Pride. Contact Mr. Leacock at: https://www.bigjohnleacock.com

Let's engage in meaningful conversations that can inspire positive change together! Join us for an enlightening session featuring our Community Advocate! Don't miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate!

Show Overview: Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17 to raise awareness and improve Black maternal health outcomes. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related causes than White women. It is crucial for us to take collective action to address systemic issues affecting Black mothers and their families. This show will look at the Black Maternal Health Project, a community partnership that is doing just that in the New Haven area. Co-Hosts: Reverend Dr. Leroy O. Perry, Jr. Pastor, St. Stephens AME Zion Church and Cultural Ambassador to the Yale Clinical Research program Reverend Elvin Clayton Pastor, Walters Memorial Bridgeport, CT and Cultural Ambassador to the Yale Clinical Research Program Irene Saunders Registered Nurse, Community Advocate and Cultural Ambassador to the Yale Clinical Research Program Guests: Jenell Lawson Deputy Director and Vice President of Human Resources at Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. (CAANH) Lorraine Gibbons Executive Director, Cardinal Shehan Center and President of the New Haven Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women

Send us a textIn this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Mathias Lemos Castillo. A powerful community engagement consultant and cultural bridge builder who leads with heart and purpose.Mathias shares his inspiring journey from Uruguay to the U.S. and how that experience shaped his mission to foster authentic relationships and create meaningful connections across diverse communities. Through his work at MLC Consulting, he focuses on mobilizing, listening, and connecting to amplify the voices of those often left unheard.We talk about the importance of speaking from lived experience, the impact of creating spaces where stories are celebrated, and the deep work it takes to truly connect. Mathias also shares how he navigates the balance between mental and physical health, and why self-care and mindfulness are essential parts of his life as an entrepreneur and facilitator.This conversation is filled with powerful insights on leadership, identity, and the ripple effect of intentional connection.Connect with Mathias on LinkedIn: Mathias Lemos CastilloSupport the showRegister for the next cohort of NLP Certification Training with Metafit Metamind Academy! https://metafitmetamind.com/certified/ Check out our YouTube Channel!Metafit Metamind con KarlaGive us 5⭐ & Review! Follow @metafitmetamindpodcast @coachkarlita @HERanimeuniverse CONNECT with Me!

Matthew Lesko, an 81-year-old entrepreneur, shared his life journey, his realization about government money programs, and his desire to educate people about them. He also discussed the importance of giving and helping others, the role of technology in sharing information, and the significant income disparity in the US. The conversation concluded with a discussion on personal growth, the widening income gap, and the importance of taking control of one's own destiny.   Community Economy and Capitalism Discussion Matthew Lesko shared his experiences and insights about the balance between the community economy and capitalism in the US. He emphasized that the community economy, which includes government and nonprofit organizations, accounts for 40% of the economy, while the remaining 60% is driven by capitalist ventures. Matthewlesko also discussed his personal journey, from growing up in a working-class family to becoming a successful consultant and entrepreneur. He expressed his frustration that many people, particularly those struggling financially, are unaware of the government programs and resources available to them, and that those who are more affluent often exploit these systems for personal gain. The Value of Giving and Helping Matthew and Michael discussed the importance of giving and helping others, drawing from their personal experiences and observations. Matthew shared his journey of realizing the value of giving and how it has grown over time, particularly through his subscription service that has helped 15,000 people access grants. He emphasized the importance of sharing one's unique talents and not copying others. Michael agreed, highlighting the positive impact of Matthew's service on society. They also touched on the idea of finding one's own unique talents and not being afraid to fail while pursuing them. The conversation ended with Matthew expressing his frustration over the misconception that his subscription service was a strategic branding move, when in fact, it was born out of a desire to help others. Google's Impact on Income Inequality Matthew expressed his belief that Google is negatively impacting society, particularly those who are struggling financially. He pointed out that the average income for the bottom 90% of earners has not increased significantly over the past 40 years, while the top 10% have seen substantial growth. This, he argued, has led to a higher poverty rate in the US compared to other developed countries. Michael responded with a non-committal "Hmm". Widening Income Gap and Society Michael and Matthew Lesko discussed the widening income gap and its impact on society. Matthew shared his belief that the gap started around 1979 and that it's not just about wealth, but also about skills and education. They agreed that there are programs now for skills training, which could lead to higher-paying jobs without the need for a college degree. They also touched on the topic of greed and dissatisfaction, which they believe contribute to hatred. Matthew emphasized the importance of personal growth and comfort in improving one's life and society as a whole. They concluded the conversation with Matthew sharing his community resources and Michael expressing his appreciation for Matthew's service and insights.  

Brian Bednar: a lifetime of service Join us for a special episode as we celebrate Brian Bednar, a true community champion, as he prepares to retire from SRP. With years of dedicated service, Brian has not only powered our communities but has also been a driving force behind impactful local initiatives. We reflect on his incredible journey, the legacy he leaves behind, and what's next for this passionate advocate of community engagement

GenAI Traffic: Why API Infrastructure Must Evolve... Again // MLOps Podcast #295 with Erica Hughberg, Community Advocate at Tetrate.Join the Community: https://go.mlops.community/YTJoinIn Get the newsletter: https://go.mlops.community/YTNewsletter

In this episode, Dr. Isha Metzger is joined by Heather and Khandis, two psychology graduate students at Georgia State University, to talk about the relevant and important topic of getting involved in your community. Together, they will discuss what community means, where to look for opportunities to get involved in advocacy, and how to transfer and adapt your existing skills and resources to support the causes and communities you care about.   If you have questions or want to connect, contact us at theempowerlab@gmail.com.   How to connect with today's guest: Isha Metzger Instagram: @drishametzger Lab Instagram: EMPOWER Instagram

This week the Rude Crew is joined by Anthony "Cool Ant" Williams, Baltimore based Philanthropist, and Community Advocate. We discuss life after leaving your home town, DEI, corporate politics and more.Sponsored by: No Heart No Hustle Clothing Co.Studio/Editing: Digital Empath Studios (Baltimore).

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In our third episode, we join in a healing conversation with “woman of the community,” birth specialist, and Boston Breastfeeding Coalition (BBC) leader, Dominique Bellegarde. A true servant leader and long time Vital Village Networks champion for birthing people and families in Boston, Dominique shares how her personal experiences navigating motherhood and becoming a certified lactation counselor and educator shaped her journey of becoming an advocate. We learn more about the BBC's efforts to create pathways for community scholars and design resources, such as their signature Breastfeeding Support Warmline, that responded to community needs and priorities.  She reflects on the unique role of coalitions, particularly in her field, to bring about collective action and demonstrating the power and ripple effects of helping others and inviting others into the “circle.” Featured guest: Dominique Bellegarde, Community Advocate & Educator, Community Health Worker, Birth (full spectrum birth & postpartum attendant, doula) & Lactation Specialist (CLC & CLE), candidate for IBCLC, Enthusiast & Influencer, co- facilitate Baby Cafe & Mother Healing Nurturing Center and Founder of D. Legacy Pace Setters  Host: Ronda Alexander, Director of National Partnerships, NOW at Vital Village NetworksProduced by: Networks of Opportunity for Child WellbeingMusic: Want U W/ Me (Instrumental Mix), by Akira Sora, From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0Edited By: Resonate Recordings 

Dr Erica Sze Lok Ho is a founder of peer support communities for PhD candidates and other higher degree by research (HDR) students and a Research Analyst at UTS Business School where she promotes HDR student engagement and wellbeing.

This month's episode of the HAE Speaks podcast spotlights the innovative strides KalVista is making to improve care for people within the HAE community. ​It will offer insights into KalVista's dedication to the HAE community by addressing unmet needs in HAE management and an overview of their clinical development program. Join hosts Nicole Sweeny, Chief Commercial Officer and Michael Smith, Senior Vice President of Development as they are interviewed by Linda, a Person Living with HAE and Community Advocate.

In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we are joined by Karen Smyers, a triathlon legend and an inspiring figure in endurance sports. Karen's accolades include winning the 1995 Hawaiian Ironman World Championship, claiming three ITU World Champion titles, and earning her place in both the World Triathlon and USA Triathlon Halls of Fame. For 26 years, she competed at the top level of professional triathlon, and today, she's making an impact by coaching athletes and organizing local endurance events like the Lincoln Kids Triathlon: Splash, Mash, Dash in Lincoln, MA.Karen shares insights on her illustrious career, memories of competing in iconic races, and reflects on her journey as a coach. We dive into topics like the evolution of triathlon in New England and the challenges of balancing family life while training for Ironman events.  Plus, we explore her passion for getting kids involved in endurance sports and discuss her vision for a more inclusive future in triathlon.Don't miss this episode filled with stories, advice, and inspiration from one of triathlon's all-time greats.Tune in and follow us on Instagram @newenglandendurance for more details and updates!Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.

Join Maestro Jerry Tello and Ricardo Jasso, as they discuss the importance of including our culture in our everyday lives, the issue of substance abuse in various communities, and the journey through being drafted and deployed to creating an organization for community work.Find out more about Amistades at: Amistades LinktreeFor more about the National Compadres Network, visit: National Compadres NetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healgenpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HealGenPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Healing.Generations.PodcastEmail: HGP@compadresnetwork.org

Renewal is a perfect example of the Jewish Community coming together to combat a global epidemic.Enjoy this conversation with AJ Gindi, Community Advocate at Renewal.

A community advocate is pleased accommodation support has been extended for those still displaced by flooding in Auckland, but says more could be done to help. Piha Karekare Anawhata Stickered Residents Group's Tasha Gray spoke to Corin Dann.

With practical techniques and mindset shifts you are able to better navigate a grief journey, while finding renewed purpose and joy in life.If you get a ton of value in this episode, I would love to invite you to subscribe because it costs nothing to subscribe.Rachel is the Founder and CEO of Living Beyond Grief, and embodies resilience and transformation. She is a Grief Warrior, Senior Partner at The Wellness Universe, Certified JOYELY Ambassador, and Community Advocate for Modern Widows Club, Women experiencing grief hire Rachel to guide them, and their children, along their journey to cope with loss, find strength, and embrace healing.So they can overcome pain and rediscover inner peace, as they heal. Rachel helps difficult life transitions transform into a life filled with hope, dreams, and endless possibilities. Welcome, Rachel!Support the Show.Check out Petite2Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster!https://www.petite2queen.com/​

Family Man, Community Advocate, Son's Of Amvets, and many many more titles could be added to this description of Tim-The Non-Sports guys episode description. But the one I like best, is Friend of my dad Bob Schick. My dad talked about Tim all the time. He was a great friend to my father and I know my family appreciates it so much. Tim and I sat down for the very first time to chat. We were both amazed that two guys who grey up within a 12 block radius, only seperated by a few years in age, bound together by a love of their community, and a mutual role model (my dad) had never really met and talked! We covered a bunch of topics, but most of all we both made a new friend! Check it out!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-schick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-schick/support

Today Trae sits with Brodrick Ryans, the Director of "Brown Bodies on a Blue Earth". He shares his pathway into theater and directing while also discussing what the audience can expect out of this show. Next, Trae talks with Arlene Hampton, a Community Advocate, about her inspiration to do the work she does in community and why it's important.

Armando Moritz-Chapelliquen is a passionate community organizer in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. With extensive experience in providing reports and educational materials on community and economic development, he has collaborated with organizations such as the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development, the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and the Local Initiative Support Corporation, where he currently serves. Beyond his professional commitments, Armando is a dedicated father and volunteers actively within his local school district. In this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, we delve into Moritz-Chapelliquen's role as a grassroots community advocate. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Armando Moritz-Chapelliquen (LinkedIn; Twitter/X.) Check out Easton Public Market and Plants and Coffee. Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram). Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Transgender has no place in sports Rhode Island community advocate Bob Chairadio stands up to fight RIIL and RIDE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canwekeepitreal/message

“When we start attending to our wounds, our need to self-medicate the pain lessens, and the healing can finally begin.” On this episode, we talk with Dr. Felecia Pullen, the founder, President, and CEO of Pillars and Let's Talk SAFETY, Inc. In her life and work, Felecia encourages a view of substance use that acknowledges its complex realities, with overlapping lenses of race, class, culture, and systemic injustice. This conversation highlights the challenges people of color face in treatment and brings to light the very real and painful impact of systemic racism and generational trauma. Race continues to be a blind spot in the treatment community, but acknowledging these issues is essential for effectively treating communities of color.   [1:37] Despite the challenges of systemic racism, a community like Harlem is worth much more than a drug epidemic. [4:35] As substance abuse flooded the streets of Harlem, Felecia learned to navigate her city with love and understanding. [7:25] With substances interwoven into her everyday life, Felecia struggled to remember her own ‘firsts' with using drugs. [9:05] The intersectionality of being a successful career woman of color navigating the corporate environment. [11:25] To cope with her inner conflict, Felecia turned to substances and increasingly struggled to keep her two worlds in balance. [14:00] “You don't smile anymore.” The game-changing point when Felecia realized that she wasn't hiding her drug usage from anyone. [15:20] Felecia's dangerous and self-destructive behaviors, in her mind, were the solution to a major trauma problem. [17:55] The wrestle between seeking treatment and remaining dependent on substances. [19:30] The absence of recovery options in Harlem made leaving her home essential to Felecia's successful recovery journey. [21:08] Traditional practices that are rebranded as alternative practices divorce a community from their own modes of healing. [23:45] In black and brown communities, the heroin crisis was treated as a crime.  In white communities, it was treated as an epidemic worthy of funding. [25:50] After treatment, Felecia was eager to address race blindspots in Harlem and to expand her education in order to support her new calling. [27:10] The ITC program encourages self-compassion, which Felecia admits she still struggles with. She shares what is allowing her to practice self-kindness. [29:45] Trauma is exhausting, layered and shapeshifting, as Felecia recognizes in her own community. [31:15] Bringing positive, non-prescriptiving treatment options into Harlem. [32:00] Felecia's continued efforts to quiet the voices in her head and support her own on-going healing. [33:34] The love and wisdom that Felecia has gained in her own journey.   Additional Resources: Dr. Pullen  CMC: Foundation For Change SpiritWorks Foundation Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey;   Tweetables: “That trauma that I grew up in as a child, all of that impacted my behavior and my need for time and the voices and the noises to stop.” — Felecia “I don't remember there ever being a time that substances weren't in my life.” — Felecia “My ability, desire and willingness to come back to the community that raised me is the definition of success that I'm going to hang my hat on.” — Felecia “I wanted to be a great mom, and I didn't understand the impact of my drug use… How do you reconcile this duality and… pick all of those little pieces apart and put them together into a picture that you can actually look in the mirror and say, ‘Ok, I like her'.?” — Felecia “I need us to empower one another to understand how we come to the table with strengths and knowledge and fortitude that is often robbed of us as a people and given over to others.” — Felecia “The self-compassion comes forth in accepting my shortcomings and going, okay, what's the learning moment from this? And I can show it to other people. That doesn't mean that I'm not good enough, I'm not smart enough, I'm not worthy enough. It just means that I'm human.” — Felecia “When I changed the voices that were around me, I changed the way that I thought about me.” — Felecia “There are all of these ways that recovery can be measured without the definition of abstinence.” — Felecia “I need people to open their lens so that they can see the possibilities of recovery for the people that are in their circle, in their community, in their family, in themselves.” — Felecia

Today Trae sits with Heru TchaasAmen for another Mindfulness Monday. He guides us through the positive impacts of mindfulness in the workplace and other spaces. Next, Trae connects with Evan Cook, an Author, Community Advocate, and Founder & CEO of Restoring Mindz. He tells us about his journey in community work and the inspiration for his book, 'How My Soul Speaks'.

The Pride in our Health Podcast is BACK! February 7, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day–a day dedicated to raising awareness of the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black Americans and the importance of increasing access to HIV education, testing, treatment, and prevention services. Today's guest is Kelvin Powell, Laboratory Research Assistant at the Fenway Institute. Kelvin Powell is excited to be back at the Fenway Institute, where he is currently working with the Biomedical Research team aiding with Laboratory and Recruitment support on several NIH study grants and COVID-19 Vaccine Trials. Kelvin has experience with educating the community on research by informing the community of latest practices within prevention and biomedical research by breaking down myths about research within the communities of color. Intro and Outro music: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-good-vibe-resonance-165302/ Fenway Health Board of Director Application: https://tr.ee/ulQQJ2qJK_ The Pryde Housing Lottery Application: https://www.pennrose.com/apartments/massachusetts/pryde-the/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=application-announcement 

On this episode Lattina Brown joins #TheFinestUnfiltered. Lattina is a Mother, a Community Advocate, a Bronx Resident, a Lifelong Democrat & a board member of ONE CITY RISING. Lattina walks us through the current state of the political landscape in New York City. Follow Lattina On: YouTube:  @lattinabrown1074  X: LattinaBrown Instagram: Lattinad Brown (BrownForTheBronx) To learn more about ONE CITY RISING visit: www.OneCityRising.org To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9 X: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5157835 X: https://twitter.com/RetiredNYFinest/ If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/ tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you. #NYPD #NYC #Crime #Police #Politics #Cops #LawEnforcement

Today Trae connects with Karen Lee. She'll discuss the Seattle Housing Levy, why it matters for the homeless crisis, and its significance for Black voters.

Episode OverviewIn this insightful episode, we're joined by Kevin Bacon of Salesforce as he delves into the transformative power of branding for ISV partners and consultants. Transitioning from his earlier career, Eric spotlights the importance of a standout brand presence in the bustling Salesforce ecosystem. Dive in for an enriching conversation on branding, events, and the art of standing out.About Eric Dreshfield Eric Dreshfield is a "Connector," a blogger and marketer, a mentor for those new to the Salesforce ecosystem, and a Community Advocate. Working in the Salesforce ecosystem since 2009, with experience across multiple industries, including transportation, retail, life sciences, and more, Eric can bridge the gap between technology and those who rely on it. He is the Founder of Midwest Dreamin' and a member of the Salesforce MVP Hall of Fame. By day, he is the Principal Consultant at Dresh For Success LLC and the "Kevin Bacon" of the Salesforce Ecosystem. #EqualityForAllResources and Links501 - Show NotesDreshforsuccess.comMidwestdreamin.comEric's LinkedIn profileEric on Twitter: @ericdreshGaggle SocialOpus ClipThe Paul Higgins ShowScaling Blueprint Join our newsletterPaulhigginsmentoring.comConnect With PaulOn LinkedIn

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