Podcasts about Community engagement

To recognize 10 years of GovLove co-host Ben Kittelson started a retrospective project. He went back through the archives and picked 10 of our favorite guests to interview again as part of the anniversary. These guests are from all over the country and in various local government roles but the thing they have in common is they gave great insight into the profession and into the work of local government. As part of those conversations we asked them to reflect on the last 10 years of local government, the trends and challenges that have impacted the way that organizations do their work and provide service to their communities. This episode pulls together their answers about trends and the themes were fascinating, from COVID and remote work to polarization, AI, and the rising demands on government they hit on the big issues of our time. Host: Ben Kittelson 10 Interviews for 10 Years of GovLove: Starting as a New County Manager and Building Culture with Josh Edwards, York County, SC Finance, Innovation, and Emerging Trends with Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh, GFOA Leadership and Change Management with Kelly McAdoo, Santa Barbara, CA Parks Commissioner to City Council Member with Mitchell Silver, Raleigh, NC Leading ICMA and the Roots of Professional Government with Julia Novak, ICMA Development and Customer Service with JC Hudgison, Tampa, FL Utilities, Leadership, and an Employee-First Culture with Cathy Bailey, Cincinnati, OH Building a People-Centered Workforce with Alex Lawrence, Boston, MA City Management and Public Works with Ginger Spencer, Phoenix, AZ Equity in Action and Supporting Small Businesses with Aleea Slappy Wilson, Norfolk, VA

The conversation covers the topics of DevNets, network testing, protocol upgrades, and fork dates. It also addresses the issues related to P2P circuit breakers and the need for client releases. The discussion explores the challenges and considerations for scheduling the Cepolia and Hoodie forks, as well as the testing of direct connections to builders for mainnet readiness. The conversation covers the testing and integration of software on DevNets, the planning and scoping of EIPs for upcoming forks, and the discussion around the scope of EIP 8365. The scoping of EIPs involves client rankings, technical discussions, and considerations for future forks. The conversation also delves into the deprecation and force exit of zero validators and the implications of these actions. The conversation focused on the discussion and decision-making process for various EIPs, including forced exits, issuance changes, and broader community impact. The core developers emphasized the need for a comprehensive and inclusive decision-making process, considering the impact on stakeholders and the broader community.TakeawaysDevNets activation and testingProtocol upgrades and deprecation of network protocolsScheduling of fork dates and client releasesImportance of P2P circuit breakers for network securityTesting direct connections to builders for mainnet readiness DevNets play a crucial role in testing and integrating software for upcoming releases.The scoping and planning of EIPs for upcoming forks involves client rankings, technical discussions, and considerations for future forks. Inclusive decision-makingCommunity impactChapters00:00 DevNets and Protocol Upgrades15:01 Scheduling Fork Dates and Client Releases19:47 P2P Circuit Breakers and Network Security29:46 Testing Direct Connections to Builders32:06 Testing and Integration on DevNets35:15 Planning and Scoping of EIPs55:42 Discussion on EIP 8365 Scope01:05:58 Forced Exits and EIP 836501:06:35 EIP Scope and Community Consensus01:09:03 PQ Roadmap and EIP Prioritization01:10:37 DFI and CFI Decisions01:11:40 Issuance Changes and Community Impact01:20:26 Governance and Decision-Making Process01:28:30 Future EIP Discussions and Community Engagement

Send us Fan MailMost nonprofit events open exactly one path to giving: the ticket. Jena Lynch and Britt Stockert map the fundraising moments most events miss, before doors open, during the event, after everyone goes home, and unpack how nonprofits can open more paths to giving - without extra work for their team.What You'll LearnWhy the ticket purchase is one of the best, and most frequently ignored, fundraising opportunities of the event life-cycleWhat good ticket data actually looks like (knowing who to expect before your guests even walk in)Where the most donation opportunities quietly slip away once the event is underwayWhy one unified donor record beats three spreadsheets and a manual mail mergeThe one friction point Britt says to fix first, before your very next eventIf you're deep into your year-end event planning, this one is for you!Engage attendees. Simplify giving. Grow your impact.Find out more about maximizing your events with the double-down power of Donorbox Dynamic Duo  - from ticketing to post-event stewardship.You can:Streamline ticket sales and collect donations from ticket buyersManage your event in one easy-to-track placeCheck guests in with easeCollect in-person, cashless donations with just a tap, dip, or swipeChapters00:00 The Mindset Shift in Event Fundraising00:56 Welcome to The Nonprofit Podcast02:28 Capturing Generosity at Ticket Checkout04:08 Streamlining Table Registration & Payments06:00 Common In-Event Pitfalls to Avoid07:16 Eliminating Friction for Event Attendees08:52 Using Donorbox Live Kiosk & Offline Auto-Sync11:00 Post-Event Data Integration & Donor Segmentation12:55 Timely Stewardship and Follow-Up Emails13:44 Practical Action Step for Your Next Event14:51 Closing Remarks & ResourcesHost BiosJena Lynch, Head of Community Engagement at Donorbox, anchors The Nonprofit Podcast.Brittan Stockert, Fundraiser Coach at Donorbox, co-hosts The Nonprofit Podcast.Donorbox is a trusted fundraising platform used by more than 100,000 organizations worldwide, raising over $4 billion for nonprofit causes. Learn more at donorbox.org.Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and shouldn't be considered legal or financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor for guidance specific to your organization.Support the show

We wicked excited to welcome Ted McGreer from Ted's Shoe and Sport to the podcast for his own episode featuring his story. Ted spent parts of his life in Norway and Colorado, but he eventaully found his way back to his routes in Keene, New Hampshire. Ted shares an incredable story of the journey he's been on from the days before Ted's Shoe and Sport and how his store became a staple in the Keene community. The importance of running retail and shopping local to your community. Check out Ted's Shoe and SportTed's Instagram Thank you to Back in Action for sponsoring this episode of a local New Hampshire Runner.Click HERE for the Back in Action Pain Free Running Guide.Buy tickets to the Girls On The Run NH Sneaker Soiree HEREFinal Two Questions brought to you by My Race TattsChapters00:37 Intro06:08 GOTR Ad Read06:47 Guest Segment: Ted McGreer11:24 The Path to Entrepreneurship: Starting Ted's Shoe and Sport23:24 Marketing Strategies and Early Successes26:23 Navigating Retail Challenges and Trends40:52 The Importance of Local Retail44:18 Community Engagement and Support49:21 The Clarence DeMar Marathon01:01:03 Ghost Train Preview01:01:03 GORT Sneaker Soiree01:04:15 The Outro

It's time to get your fight back! In “Stay in the Fight!” Pastor Hank delivers a powerful word about standing firm when the battle is long and the circumstances around you are challenging. Don't let fear, weariness, or the wrong voices cause you to retreat. Get your perspective back, take your stand, and keep moving forward in faith until you see the victory.

Join Sergeant Antoine Kincaid as he introduces Fayetteville's newest Assistant Chief, Joshua Wallace, in this episode of the Fay PD Beat. Discover Wallace's extensive 27-year career in law enforcement, his transition from Chicago to Fayetteville, and his vision for community-police relations. Wallace shares personal anecdotes, the importance of community engagement, and his dedication to improving police operations. Tune in for an insightful conversation about leadership, policy, and the future of policing in Fayetteville.

Ballroom historian, storyteller, and producer Sydney Baloue joins NatsHoney to trace the histories that get left out, and the people who refuse to disappear from them. From ballroom's deep ties to sex work to the erasure of trans men and masculine people, Sydney challenges respectability politics and asks who actually gets a seat at the table. They explore chosen family, Black culture, spirituality, and the importance of letting communities tell their own stories. Along the way, Sydney connects ballroom to generations of collective resistance and creativity, reminding us that liberation doesn't happen through a single hero: it takes all hands on deck.   All the Links: Sydney's Instagram https://instagram.com/sydneybaloue Sydney's Website https://sydneybaloue.com Donate to our work https://yaswork.org/donate YAS Work Instagram https://instagram.com/yasworkorg YAS Work BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/yaswork.bsky.social YAS Work Twitter https://x.com/YASWorkOrg YAS Work Youtube https://youtube.com/@YASWorkOrg YASStore.Shop https://yasstore.shop   All the Chapters: 00:34 Introduction to YAS Podcast and Guest Sydney Baloue 02:57 International Horrors Day: Significance and Experience 10:29 The Role of a Ballroom Historian 21:49 Trans Visibility and Current Challenges 31:30 Power Dynamics in the LGBTQ Community 32:28 Visibility and Inclusion in the Trans Community 36:31 Documenting Trans History and Representation 49:54 Spirituality, Hoodoo, and Storytelling in Identity 01:00:17 Cultural Connections: Ballroom, Spirituality, and Resilience 01:01:08 The Alchemical Experience of the African American Journey 01:06:34 Creative Projects and the Pursuit of Storytelling 01:12:20 The Intersection of Ballroom Culture and Sex Work 01:19:24 Understanding Transphobia and Its Roots 01:22:59 Building Bridges and Community Engagement

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jez Kent, Mayor of Wrexham and long-time cadet volunteer, sits down with our host Jonny Ball and shares insights into the transformative power of the cadet movement, its strategic importance, and how community engagement shapes local leadership. We explore the impact of cadets on young people's development, community cohesion, and the evolving role of military-related programs in society.key topicsThe origins of Jez Kent's involvement with cadetsSkills gained from cadet participation: leadership, resilience, communicationThe impact of cadets on young people's development and community cohesionThe strategic importance of cadets in national defense and youth engagementGrowth of cadet units in schools and their societal benefitsChallenges and opportunities in expanding cadet programs in diverse communitiesThe role of local government and policy in supporting cadet initiativesThe influence of personal stories and community projects on public perception of cadetsThe importance of data and research in advocating for cadet programsThe political journey of Jez Kent and the importance of reluctant politiciansDon't forget to like and subscribe and to leave us a review!ResourcesReserve Forces and Cadets Association - https://www.nwrfca.org.uk/University of Northampton Study on Cadets - https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/cadet-impact-studyWrexham Council - https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/Guest linksLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jez-kent/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jez_kentSupport the show✅Support The Show Help Us Grow! Help us reach more veterans by donating the cost of a cup of coffee today...

RHR interviews Kyla Derisi, Children’s Services Coordinator, Scoville Library and Dr. Linda Ciano, Ed. D, Director of Community Engagement, Project SAGE about the upcoming International Dot Day celebration to take place at the Library on September 13th.

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with Carrie Cihasky, Director of Events and Community Engagement with PAWS Chicago about the recently announced PAWS Rescue Ranch! The PAWS Chicago Rescue Ranch, once a 20-acre equestrian center, is being transformed into a homeless pet adoption, enrichment, and education facility. This new campus will be PAWS Chicago's flagship location — a calm, natural environment where cats and dogs can decompress from the stress of shelter life as they await uniting with their new families.For more information, click HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailChatGPT. Claude. Gemini. Or Google...Search visibility has changed.AI search is changing how donors and volunteers find nonprofits, and most teams are still figuring out what to do about it. This week, host Jena Lynch talks with Jessica King, Director at Getting Attention, about what's actually working in search right now...from why ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are showing up as real traffic sources, to why relying on one platform is risky, plus how to make full use of the $120,000-a-year Google Ad Grant. Jessica's take: you don't need a new playbook for AI, just a stronger version of the marketing fundamentals you already know. What You'll LearnWhy ChatGPT and Claude are already shortlisting nonprofits before donors ever reach your site, and what that means for your funnel.Why AI search doesn't call for a new strategy, just sharper execution of the SEO fundamentals you already have in place.How to build a channel mix that holds up when a single algorithm or platform shifts.How to extend the reach of your $120,000-a-year Google Ad Grant as search behavior changes.Why page-level content depth outweighs metadata for both AI and traditional search, and what that means for your content priorities.If your team has just a few hours a month for online visibility this Giving Season, this episode tells you where to spend them.About Our GuestJessica King is Director at Getting Attention, where she helps nonprofits get more from Google Ad Grants, paid Google Ads, and search-focused content strategy. Before Getting Attention, Jessica worked in communications and digital marketing across higher education and the nonprofit sector, with a focus on SEO for mission-driven organizations. She holds a Master's degree in Communication from Virginia Tech.Links MentionedGetting Attention: gettingattention.org - free guides, templates, and Google Ad Grant auditsGetting Attention on YouTube: weekly tutorials and marketing adviceBook recommendation: Steal Like an Artist by Austin KleonDonorbox: donorbox.org  - fundraising tools for nonprofitsHostJena Lynch is Head of Community Engagement at Donorbox. Each week on The Nonprofit Podcast, she brings nonprofit leaders practical strategies and clear insight to help them raise more and reach further.Chapters:0:00 Intro & Welcome1:43 Meet Jessica King from Getting Attention2:24 AI as a Traffic Source and the Shifting Search Landscape6:38 Donor Trust, AEO/AIO Buzz, and Not Losing Sight of the Fundamentals8:34 Why Foundational SEO Is the Basis for AEO10:50 Building a Marketing Mix With No Single Point of Failure13:26 Making the Most of the Google Ad Grant19:05 Why Traditional Website SEO Isn't Dead21:24 How AI Levels the Playing Field for Smaller Nonprofits24:11 Non-Negotiables for Giving Season27:53 Connect With Jessica and Getting Attention28:35 Wrap-UpDonorbox is a trusted online and on-location fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more. With easy-to-use donation forms, powerful donor management tools, and features designed to grow recurring giving, we have helped 100,000-plus organizations process more than $4 billion in donations worldwide.Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably.The information provided in this series is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please consult with a professional advisor for specific guidance.Support the show

This week, Scott was joined by Leadership Council member Dianne Hardy-Garcia, Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy at St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin. Prior to joining the staff at St. David's, Dianne served as a social worker and legislative staffer at the Texas Capitol.  She reflected on her journey and made a compelling argument for Texas to fully fund SNAP. Learn more or sign the statement Dianne promoted at: https://www.calltofeedthehungry.org/   We hope you enjoy this episode and invite a friend to listen along. If you share it in your social media, make sure to tag us!   To learn more or get involved, check out Texas Impact's Action Center at texasimpact.org.    Weekly Witness is hosted by Scott Atnip and engineered and produced by David Vassallo. Our executive producer is Bee Moorhead. Theme music by Kimberly Zielnicki, Hayden Havard and Andres Garcia-Bonilla. The opinions expressed on Weekly Witness are those of Texas Impact and our guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views of our sponsors. Weekly Witness is a product of Texas Impact. Visit us online at texasimpact.org.   

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Today, a USPS whistleblower tells Congress that the agency defied a court order and moved ahead with implementing vote by mail rules that could disenfranchise millions; the Commerce Department quietly cut language banning political interference from the department's scientific integrity policy; Tina Peters turned down a Shasta County registrar's office job after Governor Newsom pledged to block any transfer of her parole supervision to California; a Haitian immigrant took his own life after ICE fitted him with an ankle monitor; ICE is planning to buy robot dogs to carry out immigration enforcement; the Forest Service chief is under scrutiny over logging industry ties as Trump plans to gut protections; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Trees.com Get 20% off your first purchase. Trees.com code DAILYBEANS The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Diamond Dames - Subscribe here: Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastDiamond Dames - YouTube playlist Guest: Santiago Mayer - Founder and Executive Director - Voters of TomorrowVoters of Tomorrow@VotersTomorrow - Instagram, @voterstomorrow | TikTok The Latest Breakdown→ The Breakdown | Trump DOJ Nears Contempt Over Epstein Cover-Up StoriesWhistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump's Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms | The New York Times Trump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report | NPR College student steps into traffic, is killed after losing immigration status | The Washington Post ICE plans to buy robot ‘dogs' for some immigration enforcement operations | NBC News Forest Service chief faces scrutiny over logging ties as Trump plans to scrap protections | Logging and land-clearing | The Guardian Tina Peters turns down job with California county's registrar of voters | The Hill Good TroubleSan Carlos Soiree for Election Protection – Indivisible Mid-Peninsula →Hands Off Our Vote! 2026 Toolkit | Indivisible →Operation Take Up Space - Commondefense.us/otus →Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Voter Registration Volunteer Opportunities · Mobilize →Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! · VoteRiders →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State →Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsWill Republicans in Congress Torch OSHA's Heat Standard? | Labor Notes Rainworks Oct 9 -Southwest Funny Fest:Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest - City of Albuquerque -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship informationTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ National Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRC The Daily Beans supports It Gets Better Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery look at how the college prepares students for success at four-year colleges and universities and in the workforce. Ford explains how Northeast works with industry leaders to develop curricula that meet current workforce demands while anticipating the skills employers will need five, 10 and 15 years from now. Ford also discusses the Tiger Apprentice Program, which allows students to gain workplace experience, learn employer expectations and earn their degrees. Ford highlights how partnerships with local industries strengthen classroom instruction and help Northeast remain one of the nation's leading community colleges in workforce preparation. Plus, get the latest updates on athletics, academics, workforce development, and all the incredible things happening at one of the nation's premier community colleges.

A group is working to ensure that the closure of Hester Street in New York City doesn't mean the loss of its wisdom as a trusted facilitator of processes that authentically engaged the community in development projects.

What happens an artist realizes that they can never be the only one with questions?From that reckoning, artist Eric Gottesman spent the next twenty-five years rethinking what an artist with a camera, or a big idea is actually for. In this conversation with Bill Cleveland, Gottesman traces his path from documentary photographer to collaborative image-maker in Addis Ababa's AIDS-affected communities, and eventually to co-founding For Freedoms, the artist-led initiative that has turned billboards, town halls, and even a Super PAC into tools for civic discourse.This is a conversation about authorship, collectivity, and the culture of inquiry at the heart of both artmaking and a thriving democracy.In this episode we explore:How asking the right question often matters more than delivering the right answer.Why Eric Gottesman says he has never made art alone. And why he thinks that's true for everyone.A “composite nation:” Drawing on Frederick Douglass, Gottesman is now developing projects that imagine an American identity built from multiplicity and complexity rather than a single official story.Notable MentionsPeopleEric Gottesman — Artist, educator, writer, and organizer whose collaborative work addresses nationalism, migration, structural violence, history, and civic life. He is a co-founder of For Freedoms.Wendy Ewald — Photographer and one of Gottesman's mentors. Her decades of co-authored photography projects challenge conventional divisions between photographer, subject, observer, and author.Hank Willis Thomas — Conceptual artist and For Freedoms co-founder whose work examines identity, history, media, popular culture, and representation.Claudia L. Peña — Executive director of For Freedoms, UCLA law lecturer, and practitioner of transformative and restorative justice. She appears with Gottesman and Thomas in the episode's Skoll World Forum excerpt.Baalu Girma — Influential Ethiopian journalist and novelist who disappeared after publishing Oromay, his critique of the Derg regime and its military campaign in Eritrea.Emily Shur — Photographer who worked with Hank Willis Thomas, Eric Gottesman, and Wyatt Gallery to create contemporary photographic versions of Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms.Wyatt Gallery — Photographer, For Freedoms co-founder, and producer of the contemporary Four Freedoms project.Marc Bamuthi Joseph — Spoken-word artist, writer, librettist, and cultural strategist who developed the six questions at the heart of America, the Beautiful.aja monet — Poet, recording artist, storyteller, and organizer appearing in the October 3, 2026, America(!) the Beautiful(?) performance, which is part of For Freedom's America, the Beautiful project.Derek Goldman — Director, playwright, educator, and co-founder of Georgetown University's Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics. Gottesman and Cleveland cite his emphasis on care in cultural work.Ariel Fristoe — Founder and artistic director of Out of Hand Theater, whose work brings theater, social justice, and civic engagement together.Organizations, Institutions, and PlacesFor Freedoms — Artist-led civic organization founded in 2016. It uses public art, billboards, exhibitions, town halls, and artist commissions to encourage listening, inquiry, belonging, and civic participation.Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University — The center at Duke University where Gottesman began his work in Ethiopia in partnership with Save the Children.Save the Children — International humanitarian organization that sent Gottesman to photograph the effects of drought in Ethiopia shortly after his graduation from Duke.The Charles F. Kettering Foundation — The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation with a mission to advance inclusive democracies worldwide by fostering citizen engagement, promoting government accountability, and countering authoritarianism.Democracy and the Arts — The Kettering Foundation's focus area for integrating the power of the arts into democratic life locally, nationally, and globally.Corcoran School of the Arts & Design — George Washington University school where Gottesman serves as the W.W. Corcoran Visiting Professor in Community Engagement and where For Freedoms has been in residence.Future Currents — Organization that helps movement leaders prepare for uncertain conditions and collaboratively imagine more inclusive, just, and democratic futures.U.S. Agency for International Development — Federal agency to which evidence of the Ethiopian drought was submitted to help prompt an international aid response. The episode conversation takes note of the agency's dismantling and changed status.Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The city in which Gottesman began collaborating with people living with HIV and with children whose parents had died of AIDS.Somali Region, Ethiopia — The drought-affected eastern region where Gottesman first confronted the power imbalances and ethical contradictions of humanitarian photography.Sheshatshiu, Labrador, Canada — Innu community where Gottesman later collaborated with Wendy Ewald and young residents on a cross-generational photographic and community-curated project.Projects, Artworks, and EventsFor Freedoms at the 2024 Skoll World Forum — The episode includes an excerpt from this presentation by Eric Gottesman, Hank Willis Thomas, and Claudia Peña about art, interdependence, democracy, and social change. The forum took place in Oxford (not London as stated in the podcast).Contemporary Four Freedoms — For Freedoms' expansive reimagining of Rockwell's four paintings. More than 100 participants created 82 images representing a broader range of American identities; its Freedom of Worship appeared on the cover of TIME.Question Bridge: Black Males — Collaborative project...

It's our 100th episode! And we're flipping the script: Stephen Goldsmith is the guest, not the host. And he shares stories that completely reframe how cities should think about technology — from a 1970s bot that shattered assumptions about poor people using tech, to why AI alone should never drive government decisions, to the importance of bench marking the status quo. In this episode, you'll learn: How to separate the AI hype from actually helpful AI uses (hint: it starts with a question). Why Goldsmith rejected patronizing attitudes around technology adoption, and proved detractors wrong. The distinction between "residents" and "customers," and how that changes everything about how you budget and design. How to give public servants back time and respect, rather than saddling them with meaningless tasks and paper pushing. Why your old, top-down performance management system is dead and why you need a new, democratized model. Listener Survey: bit.ly/datasmartpod Music credit: Summer-Man by Ketsa About Data-Smart City Solutions Data-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on LinkedIn.

Guiding Question:How might, not just a turtle, but a whole mural of colorful characters, co-designed by the students at a local kindergarten, uplift students and faculty and have a positive impact on wellbeing?  Key Takeaways:Thinking local when it comes to our community partnershipsBuilding relationships onsite with community partners rather than one-off opportunities or fundraisersAddressing authentic needs - In this case gathering ideas from the students at the local school on the theme for the muralIf you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we'd appreciate it if you could please leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. Inspire Citizens Student Leader Micro-CredentialLearn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programsConnect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettesAccess free resources for global citizenship educationShare on social media using #EmpathytoImpactEpisode Summary On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson meets up with Gene, Anya, Kyra, & PamPam, high school students and community artists from Shrewsbury International School in Bangkok, Thailand. We talk about a project that they chose to be involved in that connected to their changemaker superpowers and addressed an authentic needs of one of their local community partners, Mercy Center Kindergarten. Through this long-term partnership, they were able to collaboratively identify a challenge and work together to transform the school playground by taking a plain wall and painting it with a bright, vibrant mural. This mural continues to uplift the community and has had a positive impact on everyone who uses the playground. Join us to hear about how this project came together.Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

The conversation explores the evolution of board gaming, the role of historical and modern wargaming in the gaming community, and the changes in gaming over time. It also delves into the comparison between modern war gaming and games like Warhammer, as well as the impact of CCGs on the gaming environment. The conversation delves into the debate about what constitutes a war game, exploring the themes of war game classification, community engagement, and the role of war gaming in the gaming industry. It also covers the history of war gaming and the evolution of war game conventions. The evolution of war gaming at Origins Game Fair, the changing landscape of the convention, and the misconceptions about war gamers.TakeawaysWar gaming has played a significant role in the gaming community for decades.The gaming environment has evolved over time, with changes in the availability and prominence of war games. War game classification is a contentious topic with varying perspectives.Community engagement in war gaming is diverse and global.War gaming has a rich history and has evolved to encompass a wide range of themes and genres. Origins Game Fair has seen a shift in the prominence of war gaming over the years.The war gaming community aims to dispel misconceptions and create a welcoming environment for all enthusiasts.Chapters00:00 The Role of Wargaming in the Gaming Community02:31 The Evolution of Board Gaming15:36 Comparison: Modern War Gaming vs. Warhammer21:06 Impact of CCGs on the Gaming Environment23:48 The War Game Classification Debate25:01 Community Engagement in War Gaming26:27 The Evolution of War Gaming35:34 War Game Conventions and Events45:42 Origins Game Fair and War Gaming46:32 The Changing Landscape of War Gaming57:49 Dispelling Misconceptions about War Gamers

Discover how AI is shifting pet care from reactive emergencies to preventative health with smart devices that can actually extend your pets life. Sai Sharath, CEO of hoomanely, reveals the future of pet tech and how their intelligent sensors decode animal behavior before illness strikes.   Dive into this episode of the Born in Silicon Valley podcast as we explore the massive companion animal industry. Sai shares her journey from startup builder and VC to founding a company that uses cutting-edge hardware and machine learning to give our pets a voice. Learn about the Ever Bowl, a revolutionary device that tracks pet health through everyday eating and drinking habits, ensuring your furry family members live longer, healthier lives.   We also discuss the challenges of building an AI hardware startup, why empathy is the most important trait when hiring for a mission-driven team, and how community-driven data is transforming veterinary care for the better.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:51 The Journey to Humanely: Background and Inspiration 05:59 The Vision Behind Humanely: AI in Pet Care 08:51 The Unique Approach of Humanely: Preventative Care for Pets 11:43 The Technology Behind Humanely: Sensors and Data 14:59 The Future of Pet Health: AI and Continuous Monitoring 26:47 Innovative Wearables for Pets 27:51 The Expanding Market for Companion Animals 30:35 Preventive Precision Care for Pets 31:07 Affordable Health Monitoring Solutions 37:05 Community Engagement and AI in Pet Care 47:57 Building Effective Teams in Startups 55:32 Future Growth and Hiring Needs   Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal leads the top AI recruitment firm in Silicon Valley, www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and going behind the scenes to tell their founders' journeys. If you are growing an AI startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

*This is a Rebroadcast of Episode 421. The War on Black Women Under Trump* Original Description: In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a profound conversation with ⁠Lisa Sharon Harper⁠ discusses the urgent need for embodied, community-driven action to combat systemic injustice, particularly the economic targeting of Black women. She shares stories of resilience and emphasizes the importance of faith, local activism, and understanding historical narratives to drive real change. Harper highlights initiatives like "The Clearing" project, which supports Black women, and offers practical steps for moving from digital activism to tangible on-the-ground efforts. Chapters 01:21 The Impact of Policies on Black Women 06:48 Faith and Social Justice  10:34 Community Engagement and Trust Building  21:26 Supporting Black Women and Initiatives  27:22 Embodied Action vs. Online Activism  33:05 Resilience and Economic Empowerment  45:37 Call to Action and Closing Thoughts ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We're part of the New Evangelical's 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice.  If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thabo Shole Mashao speaks with the listeners on the Dada Morero having sworn at a community member during a community engagement session, and whether there should be any consequence for that. They also touch on whether or not taking a child to private school is worth it. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailA simple donor survey is the closest thing you will get to reading your supporters' minds, yet the answers you get are rarely what you expectDonors are sitting on insights most nonprofits never think to look for. Cara Augspurger, our field correspondent and CEO of Grace Care Center Foundation, joins Jena Lynch to share what happened when her team surveyed hundreds of donors ahead of Giving Season, and what the answers revealed about messaging, trust, and the surprising link between volunteering and giving.And brace yourself - your best donors may not understand your organization as well as you think.What You'll LearnHow to build and segment a short, anonymous donor surveyWhy loyal donors can still misunderstand your programsHow the volunteer experience shapes donor trustFour steps to launch a donor survey before year-endResources and LinksConsolidate today's framework with a helpful in-depth Donorbox blog: Surveying Your Donors, How to Do It Right - you can find it hereAbout the HostsCara Augspurger has been a nonprofit leader and fundraiser since 1996. As President and CEO of Grace Care Center Foundation and a founding board member, she brings decades of hands-on experience to conversations spanning annual fundraising, capital campaigns, donor stewardship, and relationship building. A Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) and University of Illinois graduate, Cara previously served as a fundraising coach at Donorbox, where she helped nonprofits connect the dots between strategy and results.Jena Lynch, Head of Community Engagement at Donorbox, specialises in donor stewardship, retention, and peer-to-peer fundraising. She works closely with nonprofit teams to strengthen donor relationships and build practical systems that support long-term growth. As the anchor of The Nonprofit Podcast, she keeps strategy clear, steady, and actionable.Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Why Donor Surveys Matter01:15 – Timing Your Survey Before the Fall Push03:08 – Survey Mechanics: Length, Platforms, and Subject Lines06:27 – Key Questions to Include in Your Survey08:23 – How Well Do Donors Know Your Programs?12:27 – Where Volunteering Meets Giving16:35 – The Power of One Open Question19:59 – 4 Action Steps to Launch Your Donor Survey22:42 – Wrap-Up & Final ThoughtsAbout DonorboxDonorbox is a trusted online and on-location fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more. With easy-to-use donation forms, powerful donor management tools, and features designed to grow recurring giving, we have helped 100,000-plus organizations process more than $4 billion in donations worldwide.Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably.The information provided in this series is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please consult with a professional advisor for specific guidance.Support the show

In this episode of Restorative Works!, host Dr. Claire de Mezerville López speaks with Dr. Tahirah J. Walker, Chair of the Department of Community Engagement and Leadership at Point Park University, about the connections among restorative justice, community, education, writing, and joy. A writer, teacher, restorative justice practitioner, and scholar, Dr. Walker challenges the idea that writing and learning must happen in isolation. She shares how she has come to understand writing as a community practice and reflects on the writers, artists, and thinkers who have influenced her approach to community engagement. She also explores the role of humor and joy in helping people recognize their shared humanity, particularly when addressing difficult or complex issues. Drawing on poet Toi Derricotte's idea that joy can be an act of resistance, Dr. Walker considers how intentional joy can become part of restorative practices. Dr. Walker also discusses her experiences applying restorative practices in public defense and K-12 education. Her work with public defenders showed her how approaches centered on restorative practices can emerge, such as developing mitigation stories for people facing sentencing. She contrasts that experience with her work alongside educators, where she encountered more resistance to restorative practices and gained a deeper appreciation for the complexity of creating change within school communities. Dr. Walker is a writer and teacher whose work explores the intersections of Black womanhood, community, and expression. She holds a doctorate in rhetorical studies, and her work is influenced by the brilliance and insight of Yona Harvey, Brian Broome, Deesha Philyaw, Damon Young, Tony Norman, Kendra Ross, and INEZ. Tahirah endeavors to reflect the vibrant and unapologetic voices that make Pittsburgh feel like home.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: Erinn Reyes, Director of Communications for the City of Garden City, Kansas, shares insights on municipal communication strategies, crisis management, and building community trust. Discover how her diverse background and recent FBI training shape her approach to transparent, effective public engagement.Erinn's BIO: Erinn Reyes is the Communications Director for the City of Garden City, where she works at the intersection of municipal government communications and public safety messaging, managing everything from crisis communications to community engagement to citywide information strategies. Erinn is passionate about fostering positive relationships between the local government and the community, advocating for transparency, and promoting a safe, informed environment for all residents and followers, all while adding some humor and good human moments along the way. She has proudly served with the City of Garden City since 2015. Before leading the City's Communications Department, Erinn also served as the Public Information Officer for the Garden City Police Department. Erinn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications fromNorthwestern Oklahoma State University and is a graduate of the EmergencyManagement Institute's APIO Program (2024) and the FBI-LEEDA's 177th Media& Public Relations Course (2023).In her spare time, Erinn enjoys reading, playing video games, and spending qualitytime with her family and friends, her two dogs, and her growing guinea pig farm.Erinn's LinkedInSupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

On this week on Tiger Talk, Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky Ford joins Marketing and Community Relations Specialist to explore the experiences that help students thrive at Northeast. From small classes and diverse academic pathways to campus involvement, faculty mentorship and community connections, Ford discusses how Northeast helps students pursue their goals -- whether entering the workforce or transferring to a four-year institution. Ford also spotlights the Northeast Student Success Center and its mission to build, support and empower students through academic advising, success coaching, counseling, tutoring and disability accommodations. The discussion shares how the center's support has contributed to gains in student success, retention and GPA, while providing freshmen with a consistent advocate during their transition to college. The episode includes updates on the Tiger Den's new interview closet, which offers professional attire to help students prepare for employment opportunities; expanded recreation through new pickleball court lines; and upcoming law-enforcement training offered through the Public Safety Training Center. Listeners will also hear about volunteer opportunities with first-semester nursing students, open employment positions, a substantial gift from Corinth Elks Lodge No. 2573 to the Northeast FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter, upcoming Tiger Athletics events, and the dedication of the renovated Alumni Pavilion at Tiger Stadium in honor of Dr. William “Bill” Jackson. Ford closes by celebrating Northeast's enrollment growth, welcoming new and returning students, and recognizing the faculty and staff whose work strengthens the college community each day.

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht welcomes back Tyler Otto to discuss the practical implementation of artificial intelligence within an accounting firm. This conversation highlights why treating AI as a new, trainable employee is the most effective approach for scaling operations and improving firm efficiency. In This Episode: 00:00:00 Introduction and Embracing AI 00:03:11 Treating AI as an Intern 00:10:15 The Reality of AI Development Time 00:16:49 Buy Versus Build AI Solutions 00:22:02 Future-Proofing Your Firm 00:25:41 AI for Firm Visibility and Control 00:28:36 Personal Growth and Community Engagement 00:32:08 Gratitude and Concluding Thoughts Key Takeaways: Adopt AI tools strategically by treating them like entry-level employees that require training, supervision, and clear process guidelines. Prioritize integrating AI features into existing software platforms rather than attempting to build proprietary, custom-coded systems. Recognize that implementing new technology requires an initial investment of time and labor before actual time savings occur. Focus firm leadership on high-level strategy and client interaction by utilizing AI to handle repetitive tasks and internal visibility. Featured Quotes: "If you want to figure out how to roll out AI, think of it like you just hired a new entry-level employee." — Tyler Otto "You have to slow down to speed up. You have to build the tools, build the skills, build the processes." — Tyler Otto "Your firm is a reflection of the leadership. So if you're not willing to work on yourself, you're not going to be able to expect your staff to be the person your firm needs." — Tyler Otto Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here.   Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Special Offers for our Podcast Listeners, CLICK HERE to take advantage of them today! Remember this: Accounting Success IS Universal. Be sure to listen to our next episode and subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your bookkeeping, accounting, & tax business, please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801-265-3777.  And know that if it's about accounting, it's Universal.

Smart Approaches to Marijuana wants you to vote “Yes” on Massachusetts Question 8, which would repeal the state’s recreational marijuana law while keeping medical marijuana legal. The group says legalization has created public health and safety problems and that the marijuana industry has too much influence. SAM wants voters to reconsider recreational legalization and move toward what it sees as a more health-focused approach. Will Jones III, Director of Community Engagement and Outreach for SAM, joined Dan to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 138: Two Introverts Built a Wine Bar on the South Side with Charlette Stanton and Jacare Thomas of Park Manor 75Part of noseyAF's 31 Days of Black Business series

The conversation begins with a podcast introduction and personal updates, followed by a discussion on the challenges in organizing esports. It then delves into the impact of game quality on the esports industry. The conversation covers a range of topics including the evolution of esports brands, challenges in community building, gatekeeping in tournaments, and the impact of player retirements on fan engagement. It also delves into playlist management in Warzone, discussion on DMZ and extraction shooters, anticipation for Modern Warfare 4, and podcast monetization and future plans.TakeawaysEsports organization faces unique challengesGame quality has a significant impact on the esports industry Importance of brand evolution and community engagement in esportsChallenges in diversifying esports and building a multi-layered fan baseDesire for a clean slate and rotating meta in WarzoneEfforts to monetize the podcast and engage the communityChapters00:00 Podcast Introduction and Personal Updates10:01 Challenges in Esports Organization14:49 Impact of Game Quality on Esports18:29 Evolution of Esports Brands19:34 Support and Development of Lower Teams21:04 Community Engagement in Sports22:30 Challenges in Esports Community Building23:00 Gatekeeping in Tournaments23:37 Challenges in Diversifying Esports24:13 Building a Foundation for Esports25:32 Personality vs. Organization in Esports26:27 Expectations for Warzone in Modern Warfare 428:17 Rotating Warzone Meta29:08 Playlist Management in Warzone36:37 Discussion on DMZ and Extraction Shooters44:31 Anticipation for Modern Warfare 452:26 Podcast Monetization and Future Plans

Britney DraperFounder & Executive DirectorCaring Hearts Women & Children's HomeEmail: caringheartswch@gmail.comhttps://www.caringheartshome.org/Larrisa ChandlerDirector of Community Engagement⁠⁠https://www.caringheartshome.org/⁠Lanise PittsSecretary⁠⁠https://www.caringheartshome.org/⁠

Anthropic is hiring in Canada as it looks to build AI data centres here, including an Alberta-based community engagement role meant to win over towns where residents are increasingly wary of the facilities' costs, noise, emissions, and local impacts.Plus, Canadian banks are tightening employee rules around prediction markets over fears finance workers could use insider information to bet on economic forecasts, financial indicators, and company outcomes.And in The Big Picture: U.S. booze returns to Canadian shelves as trade talks progress, China's Bilibili pushes into Western markets, Australia takes on big tech over news payments, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

If you've been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I'd encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There's a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you're ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) Episode #364 Topics• Founding and Early Growth Challenges — 02:40, 05:29, 07:40, 19:53 • Firm Culture and Leadership Philosophy — 11:26, 37:39, 39:15, 14:21 • Family Dynamics and Entrepreneurial Parenting — 17:04, 18:29, 33:15 • Community Engagement and Nonprofit Leadership — 22:37, 25:14, 21:16, 26:33 • Financial Management and Role Delegation — 29:09, 30:32 • Entrepreneurial Advice and Reflections — 33:15, 34:44, 37:39, 39:47Hosts: Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Partner Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/ Social Media: Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagement Twitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealth https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/disclosures-page

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So many businesses big and small are involved with the Minnesota Twins, especially at the ballpark - we talked to Eric Hudson, Senior Director, Community Engagement and Inclusion about some of these small businesses contributing both at the ballpark and beyond with this ‘Game Changer' program!

In episode 586 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers discuss the current state of game sales, post-launch support strategies, and how community engagement and critical mass influence a game's longevity. They explore the strategic considerations behind post-launch game updates, including when to update, what kind of updates are effective, and how updates influence marketing and player engagement."How Many Dudes?": https://howmanydudes.com00:00 Cold Open00:33 Introduction and Welcome04:36 Current Status of 'How Many Dudes' Sales10:44 Sales Trends and Market Analysis20:50 Community Engagement and Critical Mass22:10 The Impact of Game Awards on Sales25:13 Post-Launch Strategies: What Comes Next?26:28 Deciding on Updates: When to Move On29:04 The Role of Player Base in Game Success31:04 Transformative Updates: When a Game Needs a Relaunch35:57 The Dilemma of Post-Launch Support38:24 Navigating the Risks of Game Launches42:16 The Importance of Marketing and Social Graphs44:39 Testing Theories: Making Meaningful Updates48:28 The Impact of Game Updates on Player Sentiment51:02 Influencer Activity and Marketing Opportunities53:00 Leveraging Updates for Marketing Success56:06 The Role of Free Updates vs. DLCs01:02:11 Evaluating Opportunity Costs in Game DevelopmentSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithbutterscotchSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/1LxNEnkChat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/bscotchSupport the podcast: https://moneygrab.bscotch.netLooking for help making and publishing your own games? Check out LudoKit, the web service we're building to help us with our own games: https://ludokit.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us Fan MailEvan Meyer, creator of MyGovTools, shares insights on government technology, community engagement, and the challenges of modern public communication. Discover how innovative tools can rebuild trust, improve efficiency, and address bureaucratic hurdles.Evan's BIO: Evan Meyer is a tech entrepreneur and civic leader passionate abouttransportation, urban revitalization through art, and building purpose-driven communities. He founded BeautifyEarth.com, a tech platform accelerating mural-driven beautification in cities, and BeautifyEarth.org, a public charity beautifyingschools in underserved communities. He also created RideAmigos.com,optimizing commuter travel through intelligent analytics, and MyGovTools.org,rebuilding trust in government through efficiency and transparency. As a formerDistrict Director for the California State Senate and neighborhood associationpresident, Evan brings real-world civic experience to every conversation.Evan's WebsiteSupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery look at the start of the fall semester and the opportunities available for students to get involved, build meaningful relationships and make the most of their college experience. Ford encourages students to become active members of the campus community while taking advantage of academic and wellness resources designed to support their success. He also discusses the importance of kindness, mutual respect, intellectual curiosity, balance and intentional effort throughout the semester. Plus, get the latest updates on athletics, academics, workforce development, and all the incredible things happening at one of the nation's premier community colleges.

The episode features a conversation with Nova Steinmetz, the designer of Spacedogs, a game that blends humor, strategy, and cosmic chaos. Nova shares the inspiration behind the game, its design journey, and the challenges faced in creating a universe where dogs become the galaxy's heroes. The conversation covers various aspects of game design, storytelling, and community engagement. It delves into the creation of Spacedogs, the challenges of game development, and the impact of role-playing games on personal growth. Additionally, it explores the gaming community in Germany and the upcoming launch of Space Dogs on Kickstarter.TakeawaysBoard game design inspiration from dreamsCommunity support in board game developmentNarrative-driven gameplay with deck-building elements Narrative-driven games offer a unique blend of storytelling and gameplay, creating immersive experiences.Community engagement and feedback are crucial for game development, providing valuable insights and support.Role-playing games have a significant impact on personal growth, fostering creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills.Chapters00:00 Inspiration from Dreams02:58 Board Game Design Journey06:47 Narrative and Gameplay13:06 Deck-Building and Scenario Design20:59 Challenges and Playtesting27:00 Storytelling and Art32:38 Creating Space Dogs34:16 Hidden Features and Universe Building35:36 Game Mechanics and Design Features37:34 World Building and Storytelling40:14 Balancing Story and Game Mechanics50:45 Impact of Role-Playing Games55:55 Game Launch and Community Engagement

Why Prevention Is Everyone's BusinessNational Nonprofit Day | August 17What if nonprofits didn't just respond to problems but helped prevent them from happening in the first place?In this episode of Illuminating Hope, Hope House Director of Community Engagement, Tina Johnson explores the role nonprofits play in prevention, community engagement, collaboration, and systems change.We'll talk about:Why prevention is a community responsibilityThe difference between responding to a crisis and addressing its root causesHow nonprofits bring communities and systems togetherWhy education, advocacy, and partnerships are essential to preventionMoving beyond measuring activity to measuring meaningful impactThe question for this episode: What are you willing to help prevent?Because sometimes the most powerful evidence of prevention is what never happens.ResourcesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Resource for Action. https://www.cdc.gov/violence-prevention/php/resources-for-action/index.htmlNational Council of Nonprofits. About the Nonprofit Sector.https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1.For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.Listen. Share. Start the conversation.

**Jeep Talk Show – Tire Tread Depth Reality Check + How to Properly Tow Your Jeep (XJ, JK, JL, JT & Gladiator)** Tony and Josh are back with another no-BS episode. We start by correcting the record on tire tread depth after some listener pushback, then dig deep into the right (and wrong) ways to tow a Jeep so you don't melt your transfer case or destroy your drivetrain. After that Tony shows off a pile of new website tools he's built for the community — Jeep of the Week, networked show timer, JTS Honor Badge generator, live chat, Best Of archive, Discord discount codes, and more. ### Timestamps 00:00 Intro Banter and Show Opening 00:27 Tire Tread Depth Standards and Safety Discussion 05:17 Towing an XJ Jeep: Methods and Considerations 11:13 Flat Towing Options for Various Jeep Models 12:30 Setting Transfer Case and Transmission for Safe Towing 14:47 Essential Pre‑Tow Checks: Steering, Parking Brake, and Lockers 15:40 Foot Brake and Driver Position Safety Tips 16:18 Flat‑Towing Setup: Parking Brake, Lockers, and Dolly Use 18:27 Hybrid Towing Options and Cost Considerations 19:56 Gladiator Towing Cherokee: Capacity and Gear Planning 20:40 Show Timer Integration and Remote Recording Setup 22:06 Show Timer Feature Overview and Segment Selection 23:15 Launch of "Jeep of the Week" Feature and Community Engagement 26:03 Jeep of the Week with Video Voicemail: Listener Participation 27:38 Reviving the "You Bought and What?" Affiliate Segment 30:01 Planning the Return of the Affiliate Segment 31:07 Unified Jeep Talk Show Chat and Boss‑Key Feature 34:24 Introducing Custom JTS Honor Badges 37:07 Best‑of Episodes and Review System Launch 41:53 Contact Page, Discount Bot, and Community Outreach 43:16 Discord Discount System for Members 44:21 Call to Action, Social Media Promotion, and Legal Disclaimer ### Key Takeaways - Legal minimum tread in most U.S. states (including Texas) is **2/32"**. The widely recommended replacement point for everyday/wet driving is **4/32"**. Many shops and safety groups push 5–6/32" for trucks, SUVs, and wet/snow climates. - Safest way to tow any Jeep (TJ/YJ/JK/JL/JT/Gladiator): all four wheels off the ground (flatbed or wheel-lift + front dolly).   - Minimum setup if you must two-wheel tow: transfer case in Neutral, automatic transmission in Park (or manual in gear), steering unlocked, parking brake off, lockers unlocked. For longer distances, remove driveshafts. - Atlas transfer cases have distance limits when flat-towed — pull the shafts if you're going far. ### Calls to Action Submit your ride for **Jeep of the Week**: jeeptalkshow.com (Listener Jeeps link in the top menu)   Join the Discord & grab discount codes: jeeptalkshow.com/discord (type `/discount`)   Best Of archive (top 50 episodes ranked by downloads): on the website   Create your own JTS Honor Badge and drop it in the gallery   Leave a 5-star rating & review on YouTube, Spotify, or your podcast app   Questions or episode ideas? jeeptalkshow.com/contact   Support the show on Patreon for exclusive perks: jeeptalkshow.com/contact   --- **Support the Show & Shop Jeep Gear** Thank you for watching and listening! If you enjoyed the conversation with Tony and Josh, consider checking out some of the great products and upgrades we discussed (and a few classics from past "But You Bought and What?" segments). Tire Tread Depth Gauge (penny-test alternative)  https://amzn.to/45WSJZ4 Heavy-Duty Tow Dolly / Car Carrier https://amzn.to/4xIE001  ARB Air Locker / Electric Locker related accessories https://amzn.to/4gdY8Ql Jeep Recovery Gear / Soft Shackles & Tree Savers https://amzn.to/45XU1De Bane Mask (yes, that one)  https://amzn.to/4wWAmzo Every purchase through our links helps support the Jeep Talk Show at no extra cost to you. Browse the full list of products mentioned across episodes at jeeptalkshow.com/amazon. XJTalk.com LLC and the Jeep Talk Show podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts, guests and contributors are their own and do not represent professional advice, endorsements or recommendations. We strongly advise consulting a licensed or certified mechanic or automotive professional for any repairs, modifications or maintenance to your vehicle. By listening to or using any information provided on this show, you assume full responsibility for your actions and any resulting consequences.

If you're living with MS and wondering whether pregnancy is still on the table for you… this episode is for you. Maybe you just saw two lines on a test and your first thought wasn't joy, it was "what do I do about my medication?" Maybe you're a year out from trying and you want to plan this right. Either way, you deserve real answers, not a shrug. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Christina Chambers, PhD, MPH, a perinatal epidemiologist and professor of pediatrics at UC San Diego. She has spent her career studying what medications and exposures actually do during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and she brought all of it to this conversation about multiple sclerosis (MS) and pregnancy. We covered the questions people with MS ask most, and a few they're often too nervous to ask out loud. Here's what we cover

In this episode, Nina Borba joins me to discuss the history of the everyday lives of enslaved Africans in the Central West of Brazil. Nina is a Ph.D. candidate in History, with a specialization in Latin America, at Stanford University, where she also completed her master's degree. Nina's research focuses on the African diaspora in the hinterlands of Brazil, particularly on the formation of communities and families by enslaved people in Mato Grosso during the 18th and 19th centuries. As a historian, Nina is dedicated to sharing Brazil's racial history as living, accessible knowledge connected to the Brazilian population. 

Episode 77: Featuring Julie Gondzar, Director of Development, Greater Portland Landmarks On this episode of The Boulos Beat, Greg Boulos sits down with Julie Gondzar, Director of Development at Greater Portland Landmarks, to discuss her passion for historic preservation, and the importance of protecting Portland's architectural legacy while embracing thoughtful growth. Greg and Julie discuss the balance between preserving Portland's historic character and meeting the demands of modern development, the importance of educating the public about preservation, and Greater Portland Landmarks' initiatives to engage the next generation of advocates. Julie concludes by sharing the organization's vision for the future, including a fresh approach to its longstanding "Places in Peril" program.

Welcome to episode #1048 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Tom Rath is one of the most influential voices in the fields of leadership, strengths, wellbeing, and human performance. A researcher and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of books including How Full Is Your Bucket?, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Eat Move Sleep, and so many more, Tom's work has shaped how millions of people think about work, health, and personal development. His latest book, What's the Point? - Turning Purpose Into Your Daily Superpower, challenges one of today's most common assumptions: that purpose is something we discover once in a lifetime. Instead, Tom argues that purpose is built through everyday actions and by focusing less on ourselves and more on how we contribute to others. In this episode, he explains why the future of work demands a fundamentally different mindset as AI reshapes traditional jobs and organizations. We explore why responding to tasks is becoming less valuable than creating new ideas, why careers will likely become more entrepreneurial and project-based, and why younger generations are right to expect more meaningful work. Tom also discusses the changing relationship between employees and employers, the limits of personal branding and self-awareness, and why looking outward toward customers, colleagues, and communities ultimately creates more fulfillment than endless introspection. Throughout the conversation, he makes the case that the greatest opportunity in the age of AI is not simply becoming more productive... it's becoming more human by asking one deceptively simple question before every meeting, every project, and every day: What's the point? Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 57:18. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Simon Rogers. What We Ask Google - A Surprisingly Hopeful History Of Humankind. The Data Journalism Podcast. Datablog. Google Trends. Follow Simon on X. Follow Simon on Bluesky. Follow Simon on LinkedIn. Chapters: 00:00 The Evolution of Purpose in Work 02:54 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Thought Leadership 06:00 Reevaluating Work Relationships Post-Pandemic 08:59 The Quest for Meaning in Modern Jobs 11:59 Rethinking Career Paths and Opportunities 15:00 The Impact of AI on Work and Purpose 18:00 Redefining Purpose in Everyday Interactions 21:04 The Balance Between Personal Branding and Purpose 23:58 The Future of Work and Employee Wellbeing 30:36 The Changing Office Landscape 34:18 Exposure to Diverse Careers 36:12 The Importance of Broadening Horizons 37:32 Service and Community Engagement 38:55 The Shift in Job Perception 40:25 Rethinking Work and Experience 42:47 The Rise of Entrepreneurship 45:08 Creating Value Beyond Traditional Employment 49:30 Purpose in Organizations 52:12 Looking Outward for Well-Being 54:12 Advancements in Health and Well-Being

How do you turn military leadership into a powerful business advantage? Eric L. Johnson II of Flavor Hills breaks down how discipline, brand strategy, leadership, and community engagement have helped grow a standout Black-owned hospitality brand. From shaping the customer experience to expanding into new markets, Eric shares lessons on building a brand people remember and a company culture people want to be part of. For entrepreneurs, veterans, and business leaders looking to scale with intention, this episode offers practical insights on leadership, marketing, and sustainable growth. Resources & Mentions

Should teachers be expected to work for free? What do you do with a pile of leftover cardboard? And which artist would you quietly leave out of your curriculum? In the August Mailbag, Art Ed Radio host Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn, AOEU's Director of Community Engagement, to tackle listener questions that are right on time for the start of the school year.   They dig into the growing conversation around Gen Z teachers refusing unpaid labor--and why the system, not the teachers, is the real problem--plus give practical, honest advice to a first-year teacher drowning in cardboard boxes. Finally, they both weigh in on which artists they might quietly skip (Jackson Pollock, anyone?), why taking students outside during the first week of school is probably a hard no, and their favorite art room storage hacks for getting organized before students arrive. Resources and Links Come join the Art of Ed Community! Check out the Art Ed NOW Conference An Art Teacher's Love Letter to Cardboard See all of AOE's Art Room Hacks

Closing the doors to a membership is supposed to hurt signups. But one of Tom's clients did exactly that — closed it, added an application, doubled the price, then reopened. His next launch sold out in 4 minutes. Same community. Same people. Just different mechanics. My guest this week is Tom Ross, the founder of Learn.Community, where he helps community builders design learning experiences that actually stick. His clients have reached millions of people and generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue. Tom has been building online communities for 20 years, and he's been a member of The Lab since 2022. In this episode, we talk about: Why an application process might be the most underused retention lever in the membership world The “bacon medicine” framework for making your membership both sellable and sticky long-term Tom's “delight, direct, connect” onboarding philosophy — and what almost every community gets wrong How he rebuilt his course into learning pathways, drove completion from 20% to 50%, and turned a siloed module into the main engine of community engagement By the end of this episode, you will understand exactly why most membership churn is decided before someone joins, and what to actually do about it. Learn.Community Tom's Website The Lab Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) “People inherently don't know what they don't know” (00:29) Tom's background: 20 years building communities, what we're covering (04:06) Most retention problems start before someone joins — the targeting failure (07:51) Application process as the biggest membership lever — and how to handle rejections kindly (10:09) Closing doors creates demand: one client's launch sold out in 4 minutes (14:43) The “bacon medicine” approach to membership positioning (24:28) Tom's “delight, direct, connect” onboarding framework (29:01) Responsive vs. linear onboarding — why static sequences break (33:01) Learning pathways: reinventing the traditional course (36:47) AI agents, deep worksheets, and vibe-coded SaaS tools inside the pathways (40:02) Turning off course comments and routing engagement back into the community (50:49) Real results: completion up from 20% to 50%, churn down, engagement way up *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE #260: Detailed Breakdown: Our First Offline Event (And What We'll Do Differently Next Time) *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY