Podcasts about creating access

Can Rural Hospitals Survive the Storm of Obstetric Care Closures?Our latest episode features Dr. Julia Interante, who has collaborated extensively with Dr. Katy Backes Kozhimannil, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Co-Director of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center.With Dr. Julia Interante from the University of Minnesota, we uncover the alarming disparities in maternity care access between rural and urban hospitals. Dr. Interante sheds light on the sharp decline in obstetric services from 2010 to 2022and the significant financial challenges rural hospitals face due to low birth volumes. This episode provides valuable insights into the ripple effects of these closures on maternal and infant health, emphasizing the urgent need for policy-driven interventions to bridge the gap.Join us as we explore the complex landscape of rural maternity care, particularly within BIPOC communities, and discuss actionable policy measures to reverse these concerning trends. Discover innovative solutions such as telemedicine, remote monitoring, and learn how mission-driven recruitment and preconception care can sustain essential services.We also discuss the importance of balancing patient demographics and offering diverse birthing options to attract and retain rural mothers. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on improving maternal health outcomes in America's heartland, as Dr. Interante shares strategies poised to transform rural healthcare by 2025.#MaternalHealth #WomensHealth #MaternityCare #HealthyMoms #MaternalWellness #PregnancyCare #BirthEquity #HealthcareAccess #HealthForAll #BridgingHealthGaps #HealthEquity #AccessToCare #ImprovingHealthcare #NonUrbanHealth #CommunityHealth #HealthcareForAll #HealthInEveryCommunity #SmallTownHealth #LocalHealthMatters #HealthcareEverywhere #MaternalHealthPolicy #HealthAdvocacy #HealthcareReform #SupportMoms #HealthPolicyMatters #HealthcareInnovation #CollaborativeCare #PublicHealthSolutions #HealthcareInnovationSupport the show

In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, produced by Familius Publishing, host Christopher Robbins talks with Antonia Squire, a veteran children's bookseller and children's buyer at The King's English Bookshop. Antonia shares expert tips on building a children's library, starting from baby showers to chapter books for older kids. The discussion highlights the importance of reading aloud to children at every stage of development, the role of books in building empathy and curiosity, and specific recommendations for timeless and engaging titles. Whether you're looking to create a starter library or expand an existing collection, this episode offers practical advice to foster a lifelong love of reading in your children. Episode Highlights [02:15] Start Early—Baby Books as Gifts: Antonia suggests building a library as early as baby showers, encouraging parents to replace cards with books inscribed with personal messages. [06:40] The Importance of Reading Aloud at Any Age: Reading aloud fosters connection, emotional bonding, and early literacy skills. Antonia emphasizes that children are never too young—or too old—to enjoy storytime. [10:30] Interactive Books for Toddlers: Recommendations like Tails and Pout-Pout Fish highlight the value of tactile and rhythmic books for engaging young readers. [15:20] Picture Books for Growth and Humor: Titles such as I Eat Poop and The Gruffalo teach humor, resilience, and irony, making them perfect for ages 3 and up. [20:50] Chapter Books That Build Reading Confidence: Antonia highlights Ramona the Pest and Charlotte's Web as must-reads for early readers, blending timeless storytelling with life lessons. [26:30] Building Empathy Through Fiction: Books help children experience life through different perspectives, improving emotional intelligence and decision-making. [30:10] Creating Access with Nonprofits Like Brain Food Books: Antonia introduces Brain Food Books, a nonprofit focused on providing books to children without easy access, and explains how just 10 books in a home can improve a child's success. Key Takeaways Start Early with Books: Build your child's library starting at baby showers to set the foundation for early literacy and bonding. Read Aloud at Every Stage: Continue reading aloud as children grow to keep them engaged and foster imagination and comprehension. Choose Interactive and Fun Books: Books with humor, rhyme, and touch-and-feel elements captivate young readers and keep them coming back. Include Chapter Books for Growth: Introduce longer stories like Ramona the Pest and Charlotte's Web to deepen literacy and emotional connections. Focus on Empathy and Imagination: Fiction helps children understand different perspectives and make thoughtful decisions.

Optimal Health Series Central Ohio is home to global leaders in healthcare, but access to healthcare remains uneven in the region as it is for much of the country. What are the costs of uneven healthcare coverage to our region, and what are the factors that prevent many from getting the care they need? With a panel of passionate healthcare leaders, we dive into the true costs of uneven access to healthcare in Central Ohio and how the doors to quality healthcare can be opened for all. Featuring:  Dr. Chyke Doubeni, Chief Health Equity Officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center  Carrie Harris-Muller, Senior Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer, OhioHealth  Amy Rohling McGee, President, Health Policy Institute of Ohio  Kate Tullio, Associate Vice President for Health Equity, CareSource  The moderator is Angela Dawson, Executive Director, Ohio Commission on Minority Health The presenting sponsors of CMC's long-running Optimal Health Series are The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OhioHealth, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. This forum was also sponsored by AstraZeneca and Cardinal Health.  The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. It was also supported by The Ellis.  This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus, Ohio's historic Italian Village on October 23, 2024.

For Brooke Thomson, president of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the statewide business advocacy organization's mission is clear.“We are here to help businesses succeed. We know that when our businesses are strong, when our economy is strong, we can hire more people, we can pay great wages, people can have a good quality of life and do the things that they want to do,” Thomson says.In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Thomson also shares details on AIM's commitment to foster inclusion not only within its board and staff but also with the diverse suppliers on its membership roster.“Creating access to opportunities for members is really what is key,” says Thomson. “That's what drives us at AIM every single day.”Listen to the episode to hear more from Thomson on:The best advice she's been given (13:37)Top post-Covid-19 issue for AIM's constituents (20:49)Her childhood career ambition (26:44)A Boston leader to watch (28:12)Powered by PNC Bank.Download a transcript of the podcast

On this week's episode of “Our Kids Play Hockey,” Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli sit down with Kim Davis, the Senior Executive Vice President of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives, and Legislative Affairs for the National Hockey League.Kim Davis is a transformative figure in hockey, working tirelessly to promote inclusivity and growth within the sport. In this episode, Kim shares her insights on the importance of youth hockey, the vital role of inclusivity, and how hockey can be a powerful tool for societal change.Highlights:•The Influence of Youth Hockey: Kim Davis discusses the importance of youth hockey in shaping the future of the sport and the reciprocal impact it has on adults.•Creating Access and Inclusivity: Explore the initiatives led by Kim and the NHL to make hockey more accessible and inclusive, including the reimagining of street hockey programs.•Building Community and Breaking Barriers: Hear about the NHL's efforts to normalize differences, make the game more welcoming, and the importance of intentional outreach to diverse communities.•The Role of Parents and Coaches: Learn how parents and coaches can become allies in growing the game and fostering an inclusive environment.•Character Development: The importance of character and leadership in hockey, and how youth programs can instill these values in young players.•The Future of Women's Hockey: Kim shares her thoughts on the exciting growth of women's hockey and its impact on the next generation of players.Kim's passion for the game and her dedication to making hockey a more inclusive and welcoming sport is truly inspiring. Whether you're a parent, coach, player, or fan, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how we can all contribute to the growth and betterment of hockey.Tune in and be inspired to make a difference in your hockey community!We Want To Hear From You - Click Here To Leave Us Fan Mail!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group: Our Kids Play Hockey X: @OKPHpodcast Instagram: @OurKidsPlayHockey LinkedIn: Our Kids Play Hockey YouTube: Our Kids Play Hockey

This week, on "Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers," we interview Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, CEO and President of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Bridget served as the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court before assuming leadership of the AAA. In this episode, we journey through the early stages of Bridget's career as a public interest lawyer and professor, before she made the bold move of entering the election for the Michigan Supreme Court in 2012. Bridget tells us about her decision, after an impressive decade on the bench, to join the AAA, where she has worked to provide more people with access to justice by adopting new technologies in online dispute resolution. She highlights the AAA's recent acquisition of ODR.com and speaks to the significant influence of artificial intelligence in the development of alternative dispute resolution. For the move of the week, David covers Cooley's hiring of federal prosecutor John Bostic, who garnered significant renown during the investigation and trial of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Zach discusses Paul Hastings' recent surge of lateral finance and restructuring partner hiring, which includes a group of eleven private credit and special situations partners that just joined the firm, led by Jennifer Daly.

This week, on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, we interview Chief Justice Bridget McCormack, CEO and President of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Bridget served as the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court before assuming leadership of the AAA. In this episode, we journey through the early stages of Bridget's career as a public interest lawyer and professor, before she made the bold move of entering the election for the Michigan Supreme Court in 2012. Bridget tells us about her decision, after an impressive decade on the bench, to join the AAA, where she has worked to provide more people with access to justice by adopting new technologies in online dispute resolution. She highlights the AAA's recent acquisition of ODR.com and speaks to the significant influence of artificial intelligence in the development of alternative dispute resolution. For the move of the week, David covers Cooley's hiring of federal prosecutor John Bostic, who garnered significant renown during the investigation and trial of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Zach discusses Paul Hastings' recent surge of lateral finance and restructuring partner hiring, which includes a group of eleven private credit and special situations partners that just joined the firm, led by Jennifer Daly.

Anna Hammond is the Founder and CEO of Matriark Foods, a social impact business on a mission to scale access to healthy food for the benefit of people and the environment. Each year in the USA, roughly 33 million tons of perfectly healthy vegetables never make it to the table. That's a waste of food, water, and greenhouse gasses. It's bad for farmers and the planet. Matriark Foods upcycles farm surplus and fresh-cut remnants into healthy, delicious, low sodium vegetable products for schools, hospitals, food banks and other foodservice.  All Matriark products are Upcycled Certified. Upcycled food is about doing more with less, and elevating all food to its highest and best use. Matriark is also a certified Women-Owned Business (WBE) that mentors and supports other WBEs. It's a fact that despite receiving less than 5% of venture capital,  WBEs outperform  other structures by 63%. In the words of Joan Armatrading, “If women ruled the world, it would be a good thing.” Matriark Foods is a shining example of this. In this episode, we discuss: ●      The issues with our current food system that cause so much food waste while people go hungry. ●      What Upcycled Certified means. ●      How Matriark Foods benefitted from participating in incubators and accelerators. Key Takeaways:  Forging New Paths: Imagine setting out on a journey into uncharted territory, where every step forward demands innovation and resilience. For the most interesting projects with the biggest potential to make an impact, at the start there is no “plug and play”. In order to have a plug and play you need a system to plug into. But when you're creating entirely new ways of doing things across an entire supply chain, you're doing the heavy lifting of creating an entirely new system. While the initial stages will be daunting, each stride forward lays the foundation for a future where, eventually at scale, you will have created a new system that others can plug into—and that new system you forged will enable systemic change making a bigger impact than any one person or organization could ever have on their own. This work of system reinvention takes time, it takes collaboration, and it's essential for fixing the broken systems we're currently relying on that are damaging people and the planet.  Tackling Food Loss and Waste: Food loss (on farms and in supply chains) and waste (at the retail and consumer levels) deprives farmers of income, costs consumers money, and exacerbates biodiversity loss. All while more than 700 million people go hungry worldwide including 44 million Americans (13 million of which are children). America discards more food than any other country, an estimated 30-40% of the entire food supply. Each year that equates to 46 million tons of food, 145 billion meals, and $473 billion lost dollars that were used to grow, transport and dispose of the surplus (which is roughly 2% of U.S. GDP). This wasted food not only doesn't make it to hungry people's mouths, it's also a greenhouse gas footprint equivalent to 4% of total U.S. GHG emissions. All of that of that time, energy, and money for nothing. Matriark's innovative approach to food upscaling offers a triple win: income for farmers and manufacturers, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing nutritional well-being.  Food as a Gateway: Food is more than nourishment; it's a gateway to connection, grounding, and humanity. We talk about breaking bread with others, as a way to form bonds. And food is literally how we nurture our bodies, so they have the fuel they need to operate in the world. Food is a way to ground, since natural food literally comes from the ground. Food serves as a cornerstone of human experience that ties us all together—but too many people are still tied together by the shared experience of food insecurity. This is a global problem, that we call need to do our part to help solve.  References: ●      Connect with Anna on LinkedIn ●      Matriark Foods ●      Matriark Foods + Google Food Team case study ●      ReFED ●      Baldor Specialty Foods ●      Chex Finer Foods ●      Hudson Harvest ●      Rainforest Distribution ●      Foodbuy ●      Compass Group ●      Upcycled Food Association ●      Planet FWD Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them!  If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good! Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.

Join Simone & Julie as they welcome back to the podcast, Brytani Cavil, a passionate change agent dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for students and families. From her work with Brown Book Box and consultancy in education, to her advocacy for summer and after school programs, Brytani's insights highlight the importance of messaging, parent involvement, and access to diverse experiences for underserved youth. Discover how 21st century programs can be a catalyst for positive change in communities. Tune in for actionable inspiration on creating a better world for our future leaders. Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/. To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com  Grab resources mentioned in the show at https://inclusionschool.com/resources/ 

Mental health continues to be a focus for many healthcare providers throughout Medical Alley, and Allina Health is no different. It's something that Allina President and CEO Lisa Shannon cares deeply about, and is helping lead the organization's efforts to create more access to mental healthcare for its patients.On this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, Lisa Shannon talks with Medical Alley President and CEO Bobbie Dressen about her assessment of the state of mental health in the United States. Lisa, a Medical Alley board member, also discusses the challenges of the mental health workforce pipeline, and shares how she takes care of her own mental health amid the stress of running one of the largest health systems in Minnesota.Listen now and be sure to subscribe to the Medical Alley Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Dave Barton, the executive director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, shares his journey and insights in making golf more accessible for individuals with disabilities. The National Alliance's mission is to increase the participation of people with disabilities in the game of golf through education, advocacy, and resource development. Dave discusses the organization's resources, including an ADA checklist for golf course design, which helps golf course owners and operators identify ways to remove barriers and create accessible environments. He emphasizes that making golf more accessible doesn't have to be cost-prohibitive and encourages golf course operators to take small, manageable steps. Dave also highlights the importance of the Golf Access and Inclusion Network (GAIN), a free community platform that connects golfers, programs, and organizations interested in promoting accessibility and inclusion in golf. Throughout the conversation, Dave underscores the idea that making golf more accessible benefits not only individuals with disabilities but also golf course operators by attracting a broader range of golfers, including an aging population. He encourages operators to proactively seek information, use available resources, and reach out to organizations like the National Alliance for support in their efforts to create accessible golf experiences. In a more personal context, Dave shares that his motivation comes from a passion for staying engaged, making a positive impact, and constantly learning. He values the mentorship and inspiration he has received from individuals he has met throughout his career, both in the military and the golf industry. Retirement is not on his immediate horizon, as he finds fulfillment in his work and the opportunity to make a difference in the world of accessible golf. Dave Barton's dedication to promoting accessibility in golf shines through in this conversation, demonstrating the positive impact that can result from proactive efforts in this area. Topics Covered:   Introduction to the Podcast and Golf Sustainability (0:00 - 1:11) Setting the stage for the podcast and discussing the dimensions of golf sustainability: environmental and social. Guest Introduction and Background (1:23 - 3:07) Introducing Dave Barton, the executive director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, and discussing his background and journey. Mission and Work of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf (3:13 - 7:30) Exploring the mission, resources, and advocacy efforts of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf in making golf more accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Golf Access and Inclusion Network (GAIN) (7:38 - 11:01) Discussing the launch of GAIN as a community platform for golfers, programs, and organizations to connect and share information on accessible golf. Creating Accessible Golf Environments (11:09 - 19:35) Highlighting examples of golf courses and facilities making the game more accessible for golfers with disabilities, addressing physical and mindset challenges. Steps for Golf Course Operators (19:43 - 24:10) Providing actionable steps for golf course operators interested in improving accessibility, including utilizing the ADA checklist and seeking support from the National Alliance. Resources and People Mentioned National Alliance for Accessible Golf Connect with Our Guests Dave Barton  LinkedIn Connect with National Alliance for Accessible Golf National Alliance for Accessible Golf Connect With Golf Sustainability LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram X (Twitter) Email Subscribe to Golf Sustainability Apple Podcast  Spotify  Google Podcasts  Note: Timestamps provided are approximate. Thank you for listening to the Golf Sustainability podcast. If you found this episode interesting, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! For more insights and updates on sustainable energy solutions, visit our website and follow us on social media.   NO EDITS 

Today, our guest is Dr. Keisha Larry Burns, School Counselor at Shadow Hills Engineering & Design Magnet Academy. We talk with Dr. Burns about equity, access, and opportunity as we seek to support all students in our schools. She talks about the challenges that students have faced and she reminds us that each student we meet is unique and has different needs. Dr. Burns provides insights on how we can support all students and ensure they receive the necessary resources for success. Additionally, she highlights the importance of creating an inclusive culture where every student feels valued, acknowledged, and included. Learn More:  Visit the CharacterStrong Website   Dr. Keisha Larry Burns is the School Counselor at Shadow Hills Engineering & Design Magnet Academy in Palmdale, CA. As the School Counselor, she created and maintains a comprehensive school counseling program, which in 2020 became a Recognized ASCA Model Program. Dr. Burns firmly believes education promotes self-empowerment and equity and that cultural responsiveness is essential to create a school climate that embraces cultural diversity and helps promote student success. She serves a vital role as an advocate for students and their families. In addition to serving in multiple leadership roles at her school site and district committees, Dr. Burns is also an adjunct professor at the University of LaVerne, teaching future School Counselors in the Educational Counseling program. In 2021, the Los Angeles County Office of Education awarded Dr. Burns its inaugural School Counselor of the Year Award. In 2022, Dr. Burns received the CA Association of School Counselors School Counselor of the Year award and was recently recognized by the American School Counselor Association as a 2023 National Finalist. Dr. Burns earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership in Psychology from the University of Southern California. Dr. Burns enjoys spending time with family and friends, curling up with a good book or fashion magazine, and traveling. A quote she lives by is, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotle.

In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, PS Centre Project Officer Veronika Dietz interviews Dr Sarah Miller, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and the Program Coordinator in charge of MHPSS at ICRC,  and Louise Kryger, psychologist and the MHPSS lead in the International Department of the Danish Red Cross. Sarah and Louise explain how access to mental health & psychosocial support services across the continuum of care can be achieved. The main focus of the podcast is how collaboration and coordination can contribute to provide adequate and complementary services according to the identified needs.The tools mentioned in the podcast can be found on the PS Centre website: https://pscentre.org/what-we-do/mhpssroadmap/#toolsIn the podcast, Veronika mentions a webinar: Creating access to MHPSS across the continuum of care. The webinar is held on 18 September 9:00 CET. Find more information and signup on the PS Centre website.

About the Episode: On today's episode we speak to Ryan Lewis, founder and CEO of EarthHero,  a curated online marketplace and corporate gifting platform, that uses a 5-pillar sourcing methodology to ensure only the most sustainable products are selected. We were so excited to bring on Ryan because marketplaces have become an increasingly important sales channel for brands to sell products and for customers to discover new brands and purchase from them.  We dove into marketplaces in the early days, the eco-gender gap, setting rigorous product standards, conscious consumerism, and more. We loved Ryan's candor in this episode. A big takeaway we received from this episode is that the work of making the industry sustainable is complicated and continues to be in progress. Tune in to hear the full rich discussion. “Every time you buy, just think about, do I need this? Do I want this? Is this a sustainable purchase?”  - Ryan Lewis “To put a bow around that plastic conversation is that it just needs to be thoughtful. you got to take into account the entire lifespan of the product and all the stops along the way and make sure there's not unintended consequences happening.” - Ryan Lewis Timestamps: 4:09 The pain point that inspired EarthHero  7:33 Challenges of business growth  19:30 Sustainability in materials, micro plastics, recycled fibers, all natural materials, etc.  30:00 The eco-gender gap; The skew of marketing of sustainability to woman and how this is changing  35:00 Growing profits vs not promoting over-consumption; conscious consumerism  43:50 Ryan's thoughts on what should be talked about more in the fashion industry   About Ryan: A dad, husband, entrepreneur, and avid adventurer with a deep passion for the natural world and over two decades of ecommerce experience, Ryan founded EarthHero with the mission to help make it easier for people to shop and consume more sustainably. In his own quest to live a more environmentally-conscious lifestyle, he couldn't help but wonder how many people would live more sustainably if it were easier to do so and didn't require compromise. He wanted to find a way to give people the tools to make educated, thoughtful decisions about what they buy and use – while being convenient and simple. He's a firm believer that sustainability involves choices that make us feel good about selecting products that put our health and our planet's health first.  Challenge: - Share this episode via a text with one friend!  Connect with us: - Email: ⁠styledbyscienceceos@gmail.com - IG: @styledbyscienceceos - Subscribe to our podcast on this platform that you are listening to this episode on! - Cloeco: http://cloeco.com  - Hangio: ⁠http://shophangio.com⁠ Loved this episode? Text it to a friend

In this episode, I talk with Evan Schmidt, the CEO of Valley Vision, a non-profit and civic leadership organization. Evan shares how her interest in community issues from a young age propelled her into becoming a leader and the difficulties she faced in making the shift from a young age to becoming a leader. She explains her particular style of leadership, which is characterized by being an introvert, pushing herself to do the work she cares about, and being sensitive, empathetic, and analytical. We also explore the work Valley Vision is doing to create a regional vision for economic growth and development, and the impact of air pollution on the region. Finally, we discuss the increasing presence of electric cars in Sacramento and the potential solutions for traffic mitigation. Through this conversation, it is clear that Valley Vision is taking a leadership role in the area, with their public opinion poll taking the pulse of what is happening in the region. https://www.valleyvision.org/ https://www.instagram.com/valleyvisionsac/ https://twitter.com/ValleyVisionSac https://www.facebook.com/valleyvision https://www.linkedin.com/company/valley-vision/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-e-schmidt/ (0:00:01) - Leadership Through Pushing Yourself (0:09:23) - Workforce Economic Equity (0:21:48) - Exploring Digital Equity (0:31:10) - Electric Cars and Clean Solutions (0:36:21) - Exploring Regional Growth and Commonalities (0:45:57) - Creating Access to Opportunity and Education ________________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.  - Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​...   -   Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz  -   Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​  Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​  Website: http://haneybiz.com​  Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​   Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney - This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur   #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento  #SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor #Podcast #Haneyville #ValleyVision #Leadership #EconomicGrowth #EconomicEquity #ElectricCars #CleanSolutions

Our guest for this bonus episode is Dr. Perry LaRoque, Founder and President of Mansfield Hall. Perry shares his story and reflections on his recent book, Taking Flight, as well as his podcast of the same name. He also details the ways that institutions can be more inclusive of learners with disabilities. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit.  About the Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network.  If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!  Our podcast network is growing by the month and we've got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry's best as your hosts. Learn from Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!

HHH is a non-profit organization bringing the gospel of Jesus to the people of Haiti by creating native lead disciple-making churches, Empowering local entrepreneurship, and creating access to education. Our goal is to create a group of Disciples that love Jesus, love one another, love to tell other people about Jesus, and are empowered to use their skills to glorify Jesus! Join us in inviting a whole country into the love of JESUS! MERCI POUR VOTRE SUPPORT. HAITIAN HELPING HANDS P.O.BOX 4564 LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA 24502 Salut, tout le monde espère que vous allez bien et que vous avez passé une excellente action de grâces avec votre famille et vos amis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/haitianhelpinghands/support

HHH is a non-profit organization bringing the gospel of Jesus to the people of Haiti by creating native lead disciple-making churches, Empowering local entrepreneurship, and creating access to education. Our goal is to create a group of Disciples that love Jesus, love one another, love to tell other people about Jesus, and are empowered to use their skills to glorify Jesus! Join us in inviting a whole country into the love of JESUS! MERCI POUR VOTRE SUPPORT. HAITIAN HELPING HANDS P.O.BOX 4564 LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA 24502 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/haitianhelpinghands/support

"According to her website, Ysabelle Vautour has a mission to elevate disability representation on the arts. How does she do this? With her desire to continue exploring new art forms and connecting with other artists who live with disability AND bring these artists together so that we can learn from eachother and perhaps even create together! Connect with Ysabelle, commission her work and consider her for your residency programs. Connect with the artist creatingaccess.org "

This episode of Grow With Us features Ray'Chel Wilson, Founder/CEO of Raise the Bar Investments and Director of Development at KIPP Tulsa Public Charter School. Ray'Chel is an opportunity seeker looking for ways to grow communities and provide access to financial literacy to BIPOC/underrepresented folx in the city of Tulsa and beyond. In this episode, we discuss the founding of Raise the Bar Investments, working with students in North Tulsa at Kipp Tulsa Public Charter, and her experience in the NU program. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don't forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network

Sometimes self-directed learning seems like something for the privileged who have nothing but time on their hands to wander through the woods and slowly cook meals together in the family kitchen with freshly foraged ingredients. Raquel Knack returns to talk to Annie about how her family made specific choices to allow them to find an alternative to conventional schools. Self-directed learning will be a unique experience for every family. The one commonality is that it places the power of choice in the hands of the learner rather than some pre-determined set of information uniformly applied to young people based on age.

Ideally, when we're struggling, we get to stop and pause and ask ourselves, or be asked by someone, what if it could look differently? And when people ask those questions of themselves, Envision: You is right there, ready for them to come into, and to be walked through, some of these things in a way that can be very therapeutic and healing. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Steven Haden, MSW. Steven is the CEO and Co-Founder to Envision: You, a non-profit that works to improve the behavioral health outcomes of the LGBTQ+ community by addressing the disparity in the care they receive. Steven is a Certified LGBTQ+ Affirming therapist, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and public speaker on issues related to behavioral health concerns from the perspective of lived experience. Through Envision: You, Steven has helped lead an initiative to implement a multi-media public awareness campaign and no-cost virtual behavioral telehealth services to increase access to LGBTQ+ affirming care. Together they discuss the gaps in care around the LGBTQ+ community as well as the higher need for services, we discussed the importance of affirming care and the benefits of a healing place, and finally, the programs offered by Envision: You and developing the phone app YOU: Flourish, that brings together community and mental health resources to create an authentic experience specifically for the LGBTQ+ community. Envision: You are holding that hope and possibility for folks that recovery is possible, and a better day is ahead.   For more information about Envision: YOU, please visit: https://www.envision-you.org For more information about the YOU: Flourish app, please visit: https://you-flourish.com For more information about the research by the Omni Institute, please visit: https://www.omni.org/envisionyou-state-of-the-state If you're looking to initiate conversation and learn how to have “the talk”, please visit: https://www.envision-you.org/how-to-have-the-talk For more information about Q is for Questioning, please visit: https://www.envision-you.org/q-is-for-questioning For more information about Affirming Care and training, please visit: https://www.envision-you.org/lgbtq-behavioral-health-training  

Why is film such an important medium for creating access? How can we use empathy to expand vision? Hosts Jason and Yvonne Lee share a moment with Spirit Award nominated producer (Songs My Brothers Taught Me), Angela C. Lee who also is the Associtate Director of Artist Development at Film Independent. By examining the ecosystem of filmmaking and producing, these three discuss the larger notion that access to “Hollywood” doesn't come just because we deserve it. They explore how we can find (or even create) traction within a film system by showing myopic gatekeepers the capability of success from projects that have stories, actors and production teams with whom these power-holders may not associate with viability. As a solution, these three discuss one real truth: diverse producers get diverse projects made. How do we nurture empathy to gain equity? How do we create a pathway to ownership so that we can control and expand vision? Listen and be inspired by Angela's determined passion. LA based and a native Chicagoan, she understands that producing is about seeing and supporting a filmmaker's vision, and sticking with them for the long haul to create space where they can shine. Along with Jason and Yvonne, who are on a mission to provide opportunities for stories that may not otherwise be told, they ask, how can we explain that discovery is infinite? For more spirited discussions, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. And if you've enjoyed thinking and mocktailing along with us, we'd love for you to leave us a review. Cheers … and Please Drink Responsibly!   Links: Guests: Angela C. Lee https://www.filmindependent.org/talent/angela-c-lee/ Project Involve https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/project-involve-is-back-meet-the-30-new-fellows-joining-us-in-2022-2/ Philiane Phang https://www.filmindependent.org/talent/philiane-phang/ Chloe' Zhao (Songs My Brother Taught Me, Nomadland) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlo%C3%A9_Zhao Original source of NPR episode about the ABA: https://freakonomics.com/podcast/dont-worry-be-tacky/ Kurtis Blow - “Basketball” song https://youtu.be/_shxzlTRK44 Death & Company https://www.deathandcompany.com/ Array Now https://arraynow.com/ Byron Allen https://entertainmentstudios.com/founder/ Robert Townsend https://www.roberttownsend.com/ Shonda Rhimes https://www.shondaland.com/ Sundance Institute https://apply.sundance.org/ Ruth Ann Harnisch https://thehf.org/about/   Additional Links + Special thanks to: Podcast Haven - https://thepodcasthaven.com/ Liam E. Allen (original music) - @Liamea97   Drink Recipe: Ep 4 Cocktail- Smoke & Mirrors A daiquiri variation created by bartender Alex Day for Death & Co in NYC, a company who has been a huge inspiration for Jason.  Ingredients: 1oz Islay scotch - Lagavulin  1oz blended scotch - Johnnie Walker red or black 3/4 oz lime juice  3/4 oz simple syrup 4-6 mint leaves  Absinthe spray  Shake ingredients with ice. Finish with absinthe spray.

Anna Hammond is the Founder and CEO of Matriark Foods, a social and environmental impact food business that upcycles farm surplus and fresh-cut remnants into healthy, shelf-stable vegetable products for institutional foodservice. Matriark is building a circular food future, creating products that solve for inefficiencies in the supply chain while combating climate change and providing greater access to healthy food—at scale. Show Page: https://eftp.co/matriark-foods Newsletter signup: https://eftp.co/newsletter Follow us on Instagram Follow Nil Zacharias on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we spoke to Andy Keith and Brett Bergmann about Solar Panda, a company that develops innovative solar energy systems to electrify homes and small businesses. The incredible Meghan Preiss joins us today to talk about the role that empathy plays in design, why it's important, and how it can change the future. . . . Follow us: https://linktr.ee/Spyder.Works Contact: sromero@spyder.works . . . Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference. . . . . Hosted by: Ken Tencer Produced by: Sonia Romero Johnson Matt Miller

MEET SHARIFA MURDOCK Sharifa Murdock is one the leading figures in the fashion industry. The “mother of menswear” as she is often regarded is the founding partner of Liberty Fairs where she focuses on on cultivating relationships and elevating new brands in the men's and women's fashion space through showcase.. She has a strong grasp of industry trends and emerging brands and she has over 20 years of experience in fashion and retail. She went on to work at Atrium, Michael Kors, Donna Karan and Louis Vuitton. Sharifa has since expanded her career and has gone on to create additional companies such as Project Trade Show with her mentor and now business partner Sam Ben-Avraham which was later sold, and Envsn Fest. Sharifa's work and personal style has been featured in top media outlets such as Glamour, Instyle, Essence and Elle and she was recently announced as the Chief of People & Culture and eventually Chief Impact Officer of legacy menswear brand KITH.

Dr. Ingrid Murra joins #Clockedin with Jordan Edwards and teaches us about the dentist community and the connection between dental offices and orthodontics. Dr. Ingrid Murra is a Harvard-trained orthodontist, and the founder & CEO of the orthodontic startup, My Two Front. Through her startup, her end mission is providing orthodontists with the tools to run modern, clear aligner practices from unused office space at dental offices; while empowering dentists to delegate orthodontics to trained orthodontists at no upfront cost to them while increasing their bottom line by 25% or more. Dr. Ingrid Murra is a mission-driven entrepreneur and orthodontist passionate about democratizing access to confidence by way of smiles.To Learn more about Dr. Ingrid Murra:Instagram: instagram.com/mytwofront/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/twofront/ instagram.com/mytwofront/ Facebook:www.facebook.com/mytwofront www.mytwofront.com Website: www.mytwofront.com Hope you find value in this. If so please provide a 5-star and drop a review. Complimentary Edwards Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/jordan-555/intro-call

Community reporter Louise Leveque-Burley tells us about “Creating Access,” a New Brunswick organization that aims to elevate disability representation in the arts. From the February 22, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, we meet Rebecca Nicol, the 2021 recipient of the AMI Robert Pearson Scholarship. Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore discusses ongoing efforts to create accessibility legislation in New Brunswick. Community reporter Louise Leveque-Burley tells us about “Creating Access,” a New Brunswick organization that aims to elevate disability representation in the arts. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a new talking bathroom scale for people who are blind and partially sighted. And we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix. This is the February 22, 2022 episode.

Wrap Session 23 Tech & Culture. Shelly Omilâdè Bell, serial entrepreneur and Founder of Black Girl Ventures (BGV) a foundation addressing the unique challenges Black/Brown women face in accessing social and financial capital, takes the Royal Court on a dynamic journey from launching BGV to landing a pivotal partnership with NIKE. In this episode, Shelly provides critical advice for founders and shares how shifting her mindset from wanting validation from other Venture Capitalists has helped her keep the focus on the mission -to provide Black/Brown woman founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building. Shelly was named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Mag, Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, and acknowledged as A Rising Brand Star by Adweek www.blackgirlventures.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamshellybell/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techwrapqueen/message

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Abhay is joined for a chat by Sarina Siddhanti, the co-founder of RIYA collective, a company whose mission is to preserve and promote sustainable South Asian fashion consumption in the US through access and inclusion of designers in improving circular fashion.

Daisy Serrano is a Full time in Real Estate Investor. She has apartment deals for her friends and family, so reach out to her to make it rain! Here are Daisy's dreams: Retire her Family Take her family on a cruise through the Mediterranean Set a Good Example for her community and future family by living up to her potential. Create a company culture with a good vibe and make sure that it is growth-oriented. Ensure that people want to work there! Building a church, a park, and schools in Mexico Host multiple women's empowerment conferences. Here's How you can Help Let everybody know that it's possible to create generational wealth! Share their podcast! Connect with Daisy to learn more about the business and see how you can help them optimize operational efficiency or invest in some of their deals with them. Contact Daisy here: 760-628-7654 daisy@makeitraincapital.com www.makeitraincapital.com IG: @makeitraincapital Contact me at: (c) 512-591-6138 (e) timdouglas924@gmail.com Instagram: @Timdouglas924 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.douglas.148 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-douglas-Austin-TX

Daisy Serrano is a Full time in Real Estate Investor. She has apartment deals for her friends and family, so reach out to her to make it rain! Here are Daisy's dreams: Retire her Family Take her family on a cruise through the Mediterranean Set a Good Example for her community and future family by living up to her potential. Create a company culture with a good vibe and make sure that it is growth-oriented. Ensure that people want to work there! Building a church, a park, and schools in Mexico Host multiple women's empowerment conferences. Here's How you can Help Let everybody know that it's possible to create generational wealth! Share their podcast! Connect with Daisy to learn more about the business and see how you can help them optimize operational efficiency or invest in some of their deals with them. Contact Daisy here: 760-628-7654 daisy@makeitraincapital.com www.makeitraincapital.com IG: @makeitraincapital Contact me at: (c) 512-591-6138 (e) timdouglas924@gmail.com Instagram: @Timdouglas924 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.douglas.148 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-douglas-Austin-TX

It's not always easy for coaches to create interest in professional development sessions. But there are things you can do to help teachers improve their practice and access the support they need to grow. My guest, Missy Sinclair, is an instructional coach working with fifth through eighth-grade teachers. We discuss the great work she's already doing and talk through some of the struggles she has in her school. She explains how she creates and uses PD boxes to engage teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It's free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

On this episode of The Impact Collective, we deep dive into the operations and goals of NYC-based nonprofit Brooklyn Book Bodega. Brooklyn Book Bodega's mission is to increase the number of 100+ book households in the NYC area, and generate access to literacy for kids 0-18 in the NYC area. Executive Director and co-found Rebecca Cohen walks us through Brooklyn Book Bodega's community initiatives, the story of how it came together, and the organization's goals for the future. To learn more about Brooklyn Book Bodega, visit https://www.brooklynbookbodega.org/ and to buy some of that super cool merch we were talking about, check it out here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/brooklyn-book-bodega Finally, you can follow Brooklyn Book Bodega on Instagram @brooklynbookbodega If you're loving these nonprofit highlights, please subscribe on the listening platform of your choice and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @impactcollectivepodcast xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chelsea Roff discusses the mission of the non-profit Give Back Yoga. A collective of organizations, Give Back Yoga works to bring yoga to different populations in need not only in the U.S. but across the world.  It's mission is to make sure the practice of yoga is accessible to anyone who faces obstacles to practice and can benefit from yoga.   Heard Here: Eat Breathe Thrive Give Back Yoga Foundation

Hey Sacred Galaxy! In this podcast episode, Meaghan is talking to Bastian, who applied his skills from serving in the military as an army national guard to his holistic business coaching. We discuss his process behind helping queer and trans folks build their confidence and launch businesses of their own. Investing in yourself plays an important role in providing a solid foundation for business. We dive into the fears marginalized people can face and how messy action leads to the exponential growth that inspires change. We need more queer wealth in the world. It's for the taking by breaking through those limiting beliefs and fostering an abundance mindset. Bastian shares how he helps his clients with their money blocks so they can become the successful LGBTQ+ representation that is needed to impact others. He uses his knowledge and experience to help entrepreneurs create more diverse and inclusive businesses. Tune in for more ways to help create fair access, opportunities, and advancement for queer and trans people this pride month and every month. Key takeaways to tune in for: (7:51)- Bastian's Journey to Helping LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs (12:06)- Importance of Investing in Yourself (18:50)- Marginalized Money Blocks + Abundance Mindset (22:46)- Overcoming Limiting Beliefs w/ Messy Action (27:17)- Building Diverse + Inclusive Business (32:54)- Creating Access for Trans + Queer Community (37:30)- Small Businesses to Support + Make a Statement For accessibility, click here for the transcription for this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five-star review here. If you leave a five-star review, Meaghan would love to offer you a FREE coaching call! Screenshot it, DM it to her on Instagram, and she will connect with you. How do you support the LGBTQ+ community? Share your thoughts with a voice message here. Find Meaghan on IG here. Links mentioned here: Connect with Coach Bastian here: IG, Website, Email The Queer Impact Collective LGBTQ+ Small Businesses to Support: Trans Figure Print Co Stealth Bros Co Gay + Rich Shirt by Outtire Photographer Kayla Pederson's IG, Website Subscribe to Sacred Wealth to join the Sacred Galaxy fam & turn on notifications so you never miss an upload! Looking for support? Level up your money mindset with a 90 minute 1:1 Jam Session with me. Click here to book a clarity call! For Freebies, click here. Click here to be the first to get notified of updates & special offers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pleasurablemoneypod/message

Today We are Joined By Journalist And Award Winning Author, Aya Khalil. Stay Tuned While We Discuss The Topic Of Creating Access, A Pillar To Community Healing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 32 of Amazing Places! This week, Power to Be CEO and Founder Tim Cormode stops by the podcast to talk about why it's important to give everyone the chance to explore and enjoy nature. Power to Be creates access to nature for youth, families and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. Check out Power to Be: https://powertobe.ca/

Microsoft alum Njideka Harry is founder and executive board member at Youth for Technology Foundation. Njideka is a social entrepreneur that experienced the “Digital Canyon” first-hand when she moved from her native Nigeria to the U.S. for university. In this episode of our Beyond the Blue Badge podcast, host Paul Shoemaker talks with Njideka about her personal journey to start and grow YTF, Microsoft’s influence, and why she’s passionate about ensuring technology training and lifelong learning skills are available to all communities in sustainable and accessible ways.

Elysse is a fellow Dallasite and has a passion for creating equitable and resilient communities. She graduated with a degree in International Relations and she loves to travel and learn about new cultures. From her career experience, she learned that nothing in urban planning happens by mistake, and she is passionate about creating more opportunities for community connection and engagement in urban areas that had historically been underserved. Elysse talks about the importance of having access to green space within walking distance of your home and how this is not only an environmental issue but also a social and health issue. If we live in a dense neighborhood with many apartment buildings and dwellings, it's imperative to have access to a place outdoors to relax and be physically active. The Trust for Public Land's Green Schoolyards or the Texas Trees Foundation Cool Schools Program aims to increase Dallas' access to public parks and green spaces by converting school playgrounds into dual-puporse areas: playgrounds during school hours, and community parks in the afternoons and on weekends. If you'd like to get involved and help out with the amazing work that the Trust for Public Land is doing here in Dallas, Elysse is available to talk! Reach out to us at info@motherdaughterearth.biz and we'll put you in touch with her. Links: -- Elysse's LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyssedeliaalvarado/) -- The Trust for Public Land (https://www.tpl.org/) -- Texas Trees Foundation: Cool Schools Program (https://www.texastrees.org/projects/cool-schools/) Mother Daughter Earth links: -- Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/motherdaughterearth -- Follow us on Instagram: @motherdaughterearth (www.instagram/motherdaughterearth) -- Visit our website: www.motherdaughterearth.biz

In Episode 181, Jennifer Velez and I talk about creating access and equity in education. We start off with how the schools address diversity and racism towards minorities. We discuss how education is one of the best ways to make progress towards inclusion by teaching the kids history and social emotional learning. In this episode, we teach you how to start your journey towards diversity equity & inclusion. One of them is Elizabeth Leiba on Linkedin as she kicks off her course called Black Culture Academy. Lastly, you can also find Jennifer Velez on Linkedin. 3:40 – How Do Schools Address Minorities and Diversity 10:35 – Racism in America versus the World 13:30 – Jennifer Velez on Making An Impact Through Education 16:20 –Starting Your Journey on Creating Access and Equity 19:40 – Key Resources on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Nick Hughes is joined by Shelly Bell, Founder of Black Girl Ventures from Washington DC. Black Girl Ventures is Creating Access to Capital for Black/Brown Women Founders and Entrepreneurs. Nick dives deep with Shelly around the challenges underrepresented entrepreneurs are facing, specifically around ethnic and gender issues. The main point Shelly brings to light is how we must first look at social capital - or making sure all are "in the network" for all populations so they can even have a seat at the table or in the call - before we talk about funding equality (which is equally important). Then, they talk more about Black Girl Ventures and the vision of the organization, as well as what they offer for their members and how people can get involved. This is a very important conversation full of wisdom and insights some might not be fully aware of and we hope it helps enlighten you of how much more work needs to be done to achieve entrepreneurial equality. https://www.blackgirlventures.org/

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with clinical neuroscientist and pain educator Dr. Lorimer Moseley. He talks about the chronic pain epidemic in Australia and shares the work he is doing, through his not for profit organization Pain Revolution, to educate the public and clinicians about chronic pain. For more information, visit https://www.painrevolution.org/  and explore the educational resources for chronic pain at https://www.tamethebeast.org/Lorimer Moseley is a clinical neuroscientist, pain educator and clinician. He has written over 350 research articles and five books on pain science and management. He has won the IASPs Inaugural Clinical Science Prize & Australia's most prestigious prize for Innovation in Health and Medical Research. He is currently Director of IIMPACT in Health at the University of South Australia, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health & Medical Sciences, Honorary Fellow of the Australian Faculty of Pain Medicine and an NHMRC Leadership Investigator.

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with clinical neuroscientist and pain educator Dr. Lorimer Moseley. He talks about the chronic pain epidemic in Australia and shares the work he is doing, through his not for profit organization Pain Revolution, to educate the public and clinicians about chronic pain. For more information, visit https://www.painrevolution.org/  and explore the educational resources for chronic pain at https://www.tamethebeast.org/ Lorimer Moseley is a clinical neuroscientist, pain educator and clinician. He has written over 350 research articles and five books on pain science and management. He has won the IASPs Inaugural Clinical Science Prize & Australia’s most prestigious prize for Innovation in Health and Medical Research. He is currently Director of IIMPACT in Health at the University of South Australia, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health & Medical Sciences, Honorary Fellow of the Australian Faculty of Pain Medicine and an NHMRC Leadership Investigator.

Imagine getting to work out with trainers that train some of the most well-known athletes and performers in the world from the comfort of your own home for $19 a month.  My guest today - Karly Pavlinac - is building a platform called WAAM that allows everyday people to subscribe to workouts conducted by the world's best celebrity trainers.  She has a growing list of users asking for access to her apps beta, an interface for her trainers to upload new classes as well as business model that is working and ½ million dollars in startup funding.   But road has not been easy.  From sleeping on a mattress in her parents living room, to having a substantial loan of money to fund the first version of her app stolen by a disreputable app development company, if there is one aspect of Karly's story that stands out its perseverance.  Keep listening to hear the story of Karly and WAAM on The Price.

In this episode we are focusing on building youth leadership. Our guest, Armoni Easley, is the co-founder of the non profit organization, Project Optimism, which works on empowering leadership mindsets for underprivileged youth and young adults. They provide programs and events that inspire optimistic mindsets.

In this podcast episode, we are glad to have the Black Art Futures Fund joining us! We’ll be hearing from DéLana R.A. Dameron, founder, Black Art Futures Fund (BAFF). We will discuss new ways of funding Black arts groups, refine the definition of who can be a funder, and learn about the additional, and crucial, support that BAFF offer grantees throughout the process of applying for funding.

Don is an OG in the coworking world. He co-founded COCO Coworking and Fueled Collective. He's now working on select strategic projects, one of them being the Pro platform offered by LIquidSpace. More large employers are embracing coworking, but they don't approach their space search the same way that small businesses do. Someone in corporate real estate may place 20 teams across the country. They need a one-stop platform to find space for all of their needs vs. working one-to-one with independent operators. LiquidSpace Pro aggregates independent operators, giving them access to the enterprise demand and making it easy for the enterprise customers to find great, local space for their employees.

High-quality licensed programs help children learn, grow, and creates a strong foundation for children to be successful in school, work, and life while supporting parent participation in the workforce. Children learn so much in their first five years, especially when they have a safe place to learn, explore their world, and build relationships. Families have many questions about finding the right program – what will fit with their schedule, budget and transportation needs? Should they choose a home-based or center-based program? What should they know about quality programs when making a decision? Additionally, early education and care providers face challenges – how do they connect with peers and where can they find professional development opportunities? Where can they access support with staffing, managing their business or improving their program? And finally, what happens in communities when there are not enough programs and/or spots to meet the needs of families? Terese Smith,

Wealth Worthy Ep 8: Creating Access to Wealth - You Need 2.3 Million Dollars! You have to be specific about what it means to be Wealthy to you! Defining the amount of money you need is a MUST in order to achieve the Wealth, Financial Independence or Lifestyle that you are seeking. Take the time to figure out what those goals are so that you can develop a plan of action. Here we make the $2.3M net worth needed to be wealthy a practical number that is achievable through saving, investing and earning. This may not be your number, but we urge you to define this figure in order to make it a reality! CNBC Article reference: www.cnbc.com/2019/05/14/the-net…erican-family.html Get Started with Investing: Join Robinhood and we'll both get a stock like Apple, Ford, or Facebook for free. Sign up with my link. join.robinhood.com/trishaw19 Open a Webull brokerage account and Deposit ANY amount to receive (2) free stock valued between $12-$1400! act.webull.com/promotion/invitat…Code=xiUdqNDmSHkz

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MEET HOL GUEST: SHARON DARAPHONHDETHIn episode 19 of HOL, Sharon joins Rita for a conversation about her upbringing as a Lao kid in San Diego with a large Lao community and her dad as her best friend. Later, she dives deep into her work as an environmental justice and sustainability activist, which has landed her in current role as the Director of the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) at UC Berkeley. Sharon also explores healing from personal issues of mental health and what it means for her to grieve with community, especially when it’s with student leaders and youth. In addition to her directorship, Sharon is also working with the Food Empowerment Project (a vegan food justice organization) to create more access to vegan Lao food! ---------CONTENT WARNING: There are mentions of sensitive topics such as depression, suicide, self-harm, and sexual assault. Please take care of yourself before deciding to listen, fam! Majority of these topics are covered around the 34 minute mark and resources are listed below for your needs. SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINES: (1-800-656-HOPE/4673), and also the RAINN organization has chat services: https://hotline.rainn.org/online---------TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min) ---------As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)CONNECT WITH SHARON:@yesvegan on Instagram Sharon on LinkedInREFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: lauren OrnelasFood Empowerment Project SERC UC Berkeley Scorpio RisingHoward Zinn’s A People's History of the United StatesJanelle Monae QuoteSUPPORT HOL:1. Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and leave a positive review on the Apple Podcast app and/or iTunes to help us continue!2. Become a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod3. Make a one-time donation via this link. JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Follow @healingoutlaod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

Claire Madge is a central figure in the promotion of accessible museums across the UK. She's the founder of Autism in Museums, an initiative working to create autism-friendly change in the cultural sector. A tireless volunteer, Claire has worked with a number of big and small museums, including the V&A, British Museum, Jewish Museum, and Museum of London. Claire has seen the difference autism early openings to museums have made for her family. Her goal - is to share her positive experience with others.

Steven Bradley, president and CEO of Bradley & Bradley, as well as chair of the African-American Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware discusses strategies for improving economic conditions within the regional African American Community, the challenge of Black businesses accessing capital and ways to secure financing, and the importance of succession planning. Bradley also talks about his 35-year journey in the insurance industry and his own entrepreneurial, civic leadership, and philanthropic experiences.

My very first episode to introduce you to what Hair Like Hers is all about and what you can expect. I explain why its time to talk about the health of women's hair and the related issues, why changes are happening with our scalps and hair, and why we need to be more conscious shoppers of hair products. I also share very interesting statistics on hair loss and scalp issues. Learn all about the new emerging way of taking care of your hair. Listen in to hear how every woman, luscious locks or not, can benefit from every episode.

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Interviews with Rich Evans, Brandon Altemose, and Bob Beech of Carolina Mountain Club from NTD on Max Patch The Firefly Experience with Nature Photographer Radim Schreiber https://fireflyexperience.org Creating Access to Iconic Places with the Jolly Rovers Trail Crew https://jollyrovers.org   Featured Music by Scott Holmes Scott Holmes “Driven to Success” and “A Wee Tipple” Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International http://scottholmesmusic.com Join our Open Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/372892616593849/  

Amy talks with Wendy Zeldin, the 61st Street Farmers Market Manager and Food Educator, about Jewish grandmothers, food accessibility and her hope that the Chicago agricultural scene will grow to provide access for all to healthy, affordable, good food.

Meet Ryan Bonnici, the CMO of G2 Crowd the world’s leading B2B technology review platform that’s helping more than 1.5 million business professionals make informed purchasing decisions every single month. Previously, he lead global marketing at HubSpot, Salesforce, and ExactTarget. In this episode, you'll hear about Ryan's journey from HubSpot over to G2 Crowd and the lessons he learned while making that transition. You'll hear what the first 120 days of going into a new company are like, what it was like for Ryan to be a CMO and the challenges that he was up against. You'll learn all about the major marketing experiments that have crushed the G2 Crowd yearly goals. And you'll find out how Ryan turned a $6,000 budget into an insane pipeline of growth for HubSpot. This story is remarkable. It's inspirational. It's a fantastic listen. You're absolutely going to enjoy this episode! Show Notes: 04:20 Creating Access to Unbiased Trusted Data From Actual Users 06:40 Differentiators: Size and Not Pay to Play 08:15 Joining G2 Coming From HubSpot 11:45 Building an Amazing and Strong Marketing Team 13:15 Building Traffic and Demand Gen Funnel and Team 14:20 What The First 120 Days Looked Like 16:35 Hitting Big Traffic Goals With Really Strong Content Team 19:20 Experiments: Inputs and Outputs 21:10 Mistake To Avoid When Selecting Content to Create 22:20 Content Strategy: Hubs and Spokes 25:50 A System for Content Tracking 27:40 10,000 Words Content vs Quick Win Content 29:50 The 6,000 Dollars Marketing Experiment 36:45 Don't Try This at Home Without These 38:10 Nurturing Top of Funnel Leads 43:00 Next: Doubling Down Further On Content 45:35 Lightning Questions

 Season two of Empowered Teaching Podcast is here. Our first guest is Doctor Jose Medina Hernandez.  Chief Educational Advocate at Dr. José Medina: Educational Solutions.  In this episode, you will get to hear the second half of our powerful interview with Dr. Jose Medina, who shares with us his expertise in the Dual Language Education. Get to know what makes this educator so passionate about the dual language system. Discover some critical insides of what goes into dual language schools, know what teachers will be able to fit in nicely into this type of schools even though they are monolingual, and find out who was the teacher who first created access for Dr. Medina and how he continues to be inspired today by his old experiences in education.  " I am here because I represent my Mom, my Dad. I represent the latino community. And my purpose in education is about creating access for students who have been oppressed, discriminated against and  marginalized in public schools" Medina cries.  Connect with Dr. Jose Medina Hernandez.  http://drjosemedina.com/services/ Dr. Jose Medina's twitter Dr. Jose Medina's Instagram

  Season two of Empowered Teaching Podcast is here. Our first guest is Doctor Jose Medina Hernandez.  Chief Educational Advocate at Dr. José Medina: Educational Solutions.  In this episode, you will get to hear the first half of our powerful interview with Dr. Jose Medina, who shares with us his expertise in the Dual Language Education. He takes us through his journey as a child who had a traumatic entrance in the educational system. Kicked out of kinder garden at the age of five and roll in into his new class strapped to a gurney in a pool of his own urine. Looked over by his teachers and pears for many years, for being a nervous kid who was afraid of most things.  Despite his difficult childhood, he grew up to be a men who embraced his sexuality as a gay person and became a successful entrepreneur, who today travels the world to serve dual lingual schools all over the world and bring his message to create access to education for the oppressed student.  " I am here because I represent my Mom, my Dad. I represent the latino community. And my purpose in education is about creating access for students who have been oppressed, discriminated against and  marginalized in public schools" Medina cries.  Connect with Dr. Jose Medina Hernandez.  http://drjosemedina.com/services/ Dr. Jose Medina's twitter Dr. Jose Medina's Instagram

Joining us today is Raullo Eanes, Managing Partner with Capaha Partners. Capaha Partners is a small, boutique investment firm that helps clients tell “THEIR” story in a language which is best suited for financing and capital growth. Capaha offers assistance with loan origination, loan structuring, underwriting and credit presentation for investment consideration. Raullo provides strategic business consulting, coaching and mentoring services to small and middle market companies. In this episode: Background and more about Capaha Partners. How to craft the “story” that needs to be heard by investors. The “hands-on” approach Capaha utilizes. Raullo's strategy for connecting funders to entrepreneurs. Common misunderstanding of smaller or early stage firms have when it comes to capital. More about these successful minority business enterprises that are earning millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. How do they do it? What makes it work? Access: how Capaha Partners is finding and creating pathways where there were none. Learn more: Website capahapartners.com Personal LinkedIn

Joining us today is Raullo Eanes, Managing Partner with Capaha Partners. Capaha Partners is a small, boutique investment firm that helps clients tell “THEIR” story in a language which is best suited for financing and capital growth. Capaha offers assistance with loan origination, loan structuring, underwriting and credit presentation for investment consideration. Raullo provides strategic business consulting, coaching and mentoring services to small and middle market companies. In this episode: Background and more about Capaha Partners. How to craft the “story” that needs to be heard by investors. The “hands-on” approach Capaha utilizes. Raullo's strategy for connecting funders to entrepreneurs. Common misunderstanding of smaller or early stage firms have when it comes to capital. More about these successful minority business enterprises that are earning millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. How do they do it? What makes it work? Access: how Capaha Partners is finding and creating pathways where there were none. Learn more: Website capahapartners.com Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulloeanes/

Joining us today is Raullo Eanes, Managing Partner with Capaha Partners. Capaha Partners is a small, boutique investment firm that helps clients tell “THEIR” story in a language which is best suited for financing and capital growth. Capaha offers assistance with loan origination, loan structuring, underwriting and credit presentation for investment consideration. Raullo provides strategic business consulting, coaching and mentoring services to small and middle market companies. In this episode: Background and more about Capaha Partners. How to craft the “story” that needs to be heard by investors. The “hands-on” approach Capaha utilizes. Raullo's strategy for connecting funders to entrepreneurs. Common misunderstanding of smaller or early stage firms have when it comes to capital. More about these successful minority business enterprises that are earning millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. How do they do it? What makes it work? Access: how Capaha Partners is finding and creating pathways where there were none. Learn more: Website capahapartners.com Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulloeanes/

Creating Access for Land (LA 784) Transcript: Steven Butala:                   Steve and Jill here. Jill DeWit:                            Hi. Steven Butala:                   Welcome to the Land Academy Show, entertaining land investment talk. When I can talk. Jill DeWit:                            When you can talk. Steven Butala:                   I'm Steven Jack Butala. Jill DeWit:                            And I'm Jill Dewitt, broadcasting from sunny southern California. Steven Butala:                   Today Jill and I talk about creating access for your land. Access, access, access.

Creating Access for Land (LA 784) Transcript: Steven Butala:                   Steve and Jill here. Jill DeWit:                            Hi. Steven Butala:                   Welcome to the Land Academy Show, entertaining land investment talk. When I can talk. Jill DeWit:                            When you can talk. Steven Butala:                   I'm Steven Jack Butala. Jill DeWit:                            And I'm Jill Dewitt, broadcasting from sunny southern California. Steven Butala:                   Today Jill and I talk about creating access for your land. Access, access, access.

Joel Macharia is the Founder and CEO of Abacus (https://abacus.co.ke), a Kenyan fintech firm that builds web and mobile software designed to help people anywhere in the world gain access to African financial markets. Joel previously founded and headed up the consumer financial news publication, PesaTalk.com, and prior to that, he served as the Africa Head of Product Development for the Mobile Money team at the Kenyan mobile commerce and payment technology provider, Cellulant. In this conversation with Andile Masuku, Joel provides insights into Kenya's dicey financial services regulatory environment and explains how Abacus is doubling down on providing safe, affordable micro investment options both for Kenyan citizens who might otherwise have been excluded from participating in securities markets, as well as more affluent Kenyan investors based abroad.

So, unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s hard not to miss all the events, news, and general PR buzz about International Women’s Day that was recognised this month. Countries celebrate it in different ways. This year you would have heard about the Day Without Women in the US and many other western countries around the world such as Australia. It is an official holiday in a number of places including: Afghanistan, Armenia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cuba, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Uganda, Vietnam. Zambia and in China & Nepal for women only. Many brands such as Nike and P&G  launch powerful ad campaigns, while companies around the world ranging from huge multinationals host an array of events, women’s breakfasts and conferences in recognition of the day.   If we move past all the marketing spin, is International Women’s Day still even important? Why do we still celebrate it? Is there an international men’s day? And, looking in to the future, what are the 6 things that we should be focussing on when it comes to gender equality. Let’s go back to the start for a minute or two. What is International Women's Day? And, is there an International Men's Day? Let’s start with Men’s Day - Is there an International Men's Day? Yes, it takes place on November 19 each year and is celebrated in 60 countries around the world. The objectives of the day include a focus on men's and boy's health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models. Now back to International Women’s Day - What is it? The Telegraph did a great short piece about this which I’ll link to in the show notes (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/international-womens-day-2017-did-start-important/) Basically, International Women’s Day (or IWD as it’s commonly referred to) is “a worldwide event that celebrates women’s achievements – from the political to the social – while calling for gender equality. It has been observed since the early 1900s and is now recognised each year on March 8. Is is not affiliated with any one group, but brings together governments, women's organisations, corporations and charities.” So, why is it still important? I think the best way to answer this question is to give you a few facts about the current situation of women in the world. Women make up more than two-thirds of the world's 796 million illiterate people. (UN Women) Only 22.8 per cent of all national parliamentarians were women as of June 2016, a slow increase from 11.3 per cent in 1995 (UN Women) As of January 2017, 10 women are serving as Head of State and 9 are serving as Head of Government (UN Women) It is estimated that 35 per cent of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner at some point in their lives. However, some national studies show that up to 70 per cent of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime (UN Women) Worldwide, more than 700 million women alive today were married as children (below 18 years of age). Of those women, more than 1 in 3—or some 250 million—were married before 15. Child brides are often unable to effectively negotiate safe sex, leaving them vulnerable to early pregnancy as well as sexually transmitted infections, including HIV (UN Women) Around 120 million girls worldwide (slightly more than 1 in 10) have experienced forced intercourse or other forced sexual acts at some point in their lives. By far the most common perpetrators of sexual violence against girls are current or former husbands, partners or boyfriends (UN Women) At least 200 million women and girls alive today have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting in 30 countries, according to new estimates published on the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in 2016. In most of these countries, the majority of girls were cut before age 5. (UN Women) Adult women account for almost half of all human trafficking victims detected globally. Women and girls together account for about 70 per cent, with girls representing two out of every three child trafficking victims (UN Women) One in 10 women in the European Union report having experienced cyber-harassment since the age of 15 (including having received unwanted, offensive sexually explicit emails or SMS messages, or offensive, inappropriate advances on social networking sites). The risk is highest among young women between 18 and 29 years of age (UN Women) Evidence suggests that certain characteristics of women, such as sexual orientation, disability status or ethnicity, and some contextual factors, such as humanitarian crises, including conflict and post-conflict situations, may increase women’s vulnerability to violence (UN Women) Also, 34 per cent of women with a health problem or disability reported having experienced any physical or sexual violence by a partner in their lifetime, compared to 19 per cent of women without a health problem or disability, also based on data from the European Union (UN Women) Now we know what it is and why it's still important, what are the SIX things that we should focus on to accelerate gender equality? 1)     Accelerating Gender Equality for Women and The Environment The situation: Women, especially those in poverty, appear more vulnerable in the face of natural disasters. A recent study of 141 countries found that more women than men die from natural hazards. Where the socioeconomic status of women is high, men and women die in roughly equal numbers during and after natural disasters, whereas more women than men die (or die at a younger age) where the socioeconomic status of women is low. Women and children are more likely to die than men during disasters. (UN Women) "Similarly, in industrialized countries, more women than men died during the 2003 European heat wave. During Hurricane Katrina in the USA, African-American women who were the poorest population in that part of the country faced the greatest obstacles to survival" (IUCN Global Gender Office) Women and children bear the main negative impacts of fuel and water collection and transport, with women in many developing countries spending from 1 to 4 hours a day collecting biomass for fuel. A study of time and water poverty in 25 sub-Saharan African countries estimated that women spend at least 16 million hours a day collecting drinking water; men spend 6 million hours; and children, 4 million hours. Gender gaps in domestic and household work, including time spent obtaining water and fuel and processing food, are intensified in contexts of economic crisis, environmental degradation, natural disasters, and inadequate infrastructure and services (UN Women) So, gender equality goes hand in hand with climate solutions and that makes movements like 1 Million Women are super important and extremely relevant right now. They are a movement of 600,000+ women and girls (and growing everyday) who are pioneers in the gender and climate change arena in Australia and around the world. Climate solutions have to move past world leaders arguing about the proven science and for everyone to take control. Yes, the reality is that we need strong leadership and big decisions to be made now. And this can only happen when we all make it a priority so organisations like 1 Million Women aim for all of us all to be living a low-carbon lifestyle by inspiring 1 million women to take practical action on climate change in their everyday lives to cut carbon dioxide (CO2), the main greenhouse pollutant leading to climate change. According to them, if 1 million women all cut 1 tonne each of carbon pollution, it would equal to 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. This is the equivalent of growing a new forest of 5 million trees. They provide resources to guide you through ways to live a low-carbon life and cut C02 in the process, and ask you to kick-start your low-carbon life by making a personal goal to cut a minimum of 1 tonne of CO2 pollution from your daily life within a year. It's an easy way to educated start taking action so I suggest you check them out at http://www.1millionwomen.com.au as a first step. “Climate change responses cannot be effective unless they are gender aware, taking into consideration the different needs of women and men, the inequalities that compound the impacts of climate change for women and the specific knowledge women and men can contribute to solutions” (1 Million Women) If you want some further reading about climate solutions, Project Drawdown will be available from the 18th April which maps, models, and describes the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming. For each solution, they describe its history, the carbon impact it provides, the relative cost and savings, the path to adoption, and how it works. The goal of the research that informs Drawdown is to determine if we can reverse the buildup of atmospheric carbon within thirty years. All solutions modeled are already in place, well understood, analyzed based on peer-reviewed science, and are expanding around the world. So if you had any doubt about the solutions to climate change being available, this is proof that we already have everything that we need to make a difference. 2) Accelerating Gender Equality by Creating Access to Finance for Women The situation: The IFC has estimated that worldwide, a $300 billion gap in financing exists for formal, women-owned small businesses, and more than 70 percent of women-owned small and medium enterprises have inadequate or no access to financial services. Without access to finance, women face difficulties in collecting and saving income, growing their businesses, and pulling their families out of poverty. As a result, women remain largely excluded from the formal economy.  So to recognise International Women’s Day, I decided to make 2 loans to women micro-entrepreneurs in the Philippines through Kiva. And wow – what an impact Kiva made that day! They had a goal to lend $3 million USD to women on Kiva in one week, and not only exceeded it, but DOUBLED it! It was the biggest day for lending in Kiva’s 11 year history and as a result 16,473 women around the world are one step closer to following their dreams of starting or growing a business, going to school and investing in a better future for themselves, their children and their communities. The situation: Lack of access to finance affects women in other parts of the world too. According to Fortune, a 2015 study found that 92% of senior investment teams at top venture capital firms are male. Additionally, fewer female founders – 8% in 2015 compared to 16% in 2014 – received Series A funding in the Bay Area last year. And that’s why when I met Pocket Sun, co-founder of SOGAL Ventures, I knew she was on to something big. As the first female-led millennial venture capital firm, according to them, they are redefining the next generation of diverse founders and funders. Although female-led, they don’t just invest in women entrepreneurs, but changing the status quo and adding diversity to the mix is powerful. As Pocket puts it: “SoGal is all about changing the power dynamics in business and entrepreneurship. This power dynamic is not going to change unless women are sitting on the other side of the table and signing cheques.” 3)     Accelerating Gender Equality for Women in the Workforce The situation: Women’s economic equality is good for business. Companies greatly benefit from increasing leadership opportunities for women, which is shown to increase organizational effectiveness. It is estimated that companies with three or more women in senior management functions score higher in all dimensions of organizational effectiveness (UN Women) 71% of employers who said they had adopted diversity practices said these were having a positive impact on their recruitment efforts (PwC 2017 Report on Winning Female Talent) 86% of millennial women and 76% of millennial men think that an employer's policy on diversity, equality and workforce inclusion is important when they decide whether or not they should work for them (PwC 2015 Report on The Female Millennial)  In the United States, companies in the top quartile for racial and ethnic diversity are 35 percent more likely to have financial returns above their respective national industry medians. And, companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15 percent more likely to have financial returns above their respective national industry medians. (McKinsey 2016 Diversity Matters Report) That’s why when companies take this seriously, they can create huge impact. In April 2015, Salesforce Founder and CEO, Marc Benioff announced that the company would be taking a look at equal pay within their business. On International Women’s Day 2016 they announced their results. Their assessment showed that they needed to adjust some salaries—for both men and women. Approximately six percent of employees required a salary adjustment, and roughly the same number of women and men were impacted. Salesforce spent nearly $3 million dollars to eliminate statistically significant differences in pay. Wow. Salesforce also increased access to advancement opportunities through their High-Potential Leadership Program, which is designed to provide leadership skills to advance women in the workplace. The program has led to a 33 percent increase in the number of women who were promoted last year. In the last year, Salesforce increased parental leave to 12 weeks off at 80% of total pay. The company also introduced a new gradual return program which offers new parents the flexibility to work reduced hours for the first four consecutive weeks of returning to work, at full pay. The gender pay gap is widely discussed amongst businesses. But how many actually stop, acknowledge there might be an issue and then go on to audit their entire workforce? In the case of Salesforce, this was 17,000 strong. And, in the case of Salesforce, it’s men that benefitted from this exercise too.   4)     Accelerating Gender Equality by Educating Women  The situation according to UN Women: Women make up more than two-thirds of the world's 796 million illiterate people.  According to global statistics, just 39 percent of rural girls attend secondary school. This is far fewer than rural boys (45 percent), urban girls (59 percent) and urban boys (60 percent).  But, this doesn’t have to be the case. Every additional year of primary school increases girls' eventual wages by 10-20 percent. It also encourages them to marry later and have fewer children, and leaves them less vulnerable to violence. (UN Women) Increasing women and girls’ education contributes to higher economic growth.  5)     Accelerating Gender Equality by Ending Violence Against Women The situation according to UN Women: 35 per cent of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. Globally, 47 per cent of murders of women are committed by an intimate partner or family member, compared to less than 6 per cent of murders of men.  Women represent 55 per cent of victims of forced labour and 98 per cent of the victims of sexual exploitation.  Globally, an estimated 200 million women and girls have undergone FGM in 30 countries and 700 million were married as children (250 million before the age of 15).  What does this all mean? Apart from the fact that violence of any kind is horrific, it results in a HUGE economic cost to society. According to the OECD estimates suggest that “discriminatory social institutions – including violence against women – cost the global economy approximately 12 trillion US dollars a year. So while it is critical to put in place laws, budgets and plans to transform discriminatory social norms, we also need to empower women and girls, men and boys, to challenge – and change – these norms”. Examples of this by UN Women include: In India women can lose an average of at least five paid work days for each incident of intimate partner violence. This fact would mean the affected woman would get 25 per cent less of her salary each time an incident of violence happens. In Uganda, about nine per cent of violent incidents forced women to lose time from paid work, amounting to approximately 11 days a year, equivalent to half a month’s salary, affecting not only the incumbent person but her family and dependents. Also, research shows for example that women who are exposed to intimate partner violence are employed in higher numbers in casual and part-time work, and their earnings are 60 per cent lower, compared to women who do not experience such violence. Annual costs of intimate partner violence were calculated at $5.8 billion in the United States of America and $1.16 billion in Canada. In Australia, violence against women and children costs an estimated $11.38 billion per year. Domestic violence alone costs approximately $32.9 billion in England and Wales.   The Secretary General of the OECD adds that “across the 160 countries included in SIGI ( Social Institutions and Gender Index), one in three women agrees that domestic violence is justified; in some countries, these acceptance rates climb close to 90%. How can we even begin to tackle violence if women believe it can be justified” First responders are vitally important in dealing with the consequences of violence against women, but ultimately empowering women through education, increased leadership and economic opportunities, as well as access to finance are key in changing societal norms. One of the guests in an upcoming episode on the podcast said to me that we can end violence in one generation - we only need one generation to grow up without any violence to change this. That will forever stay with me. 6)     Accelerating Gender Equality by Advancing Women in Leadership Gender differences in laws affect both developing and developed economies, and women in all regions. According to UN Women (http://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/leadership-and-political-participation/facts-and-figures) “90 per cent of 143 economies studied have at least one legal difference restricting women’s economic opportunities. Of those, 79 economies have laws that restrict the types of jobs that women can do. And husbands can object to their wives working and prevent them from accepting jobs in 15 economies”. The fact is, the more women that are represented in leadership positions around the world, the fast gender equality will become a reality. The World Economic Forum predicts that at the current rate of progress, the gender gap won't close entirely until 2186  If you’re happy waiting for almost another 170 years, then don’t bother doing anything more than you’re already doing. But if you see the economic, social, environmental and political reasons why closing this gap is important, then you need to start doing something about it now. You can start with education. Educate yourself more about this issue and talk to others about it too. In your circle of influence you can choose any one of the above areas that I’ve chosen to highlight and do something about it. Whether it’s joining the 1 million women pledge, funding micro-entrepreneurs around the world, working in your business to promote diversity or, speaking up when the societal norms that permeate a culture of violence against women rears it’s ugly head. You don’t have to wait - you can do something now. If you like what you’re hearing with this podcast, I'd love it if you could let me know what you think by subscribing, rating & reviewing the episodes. We all know that awareness is the first step to creating change so, don’t forget to share your favourite episode with your friends too! One more thing, if you'd like to stay in touch, check out the Doing Good Podcast on social media - I'd love to interact with you and hear your thoughts and ideas. Happy International Women’s Day!

Watch the lecture here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl95fGey7SM PopChange is developing a new method to perform small area comparisons on Great British Census data from 1971 to 2011. This gives us unprecedented access to explore changes, divisions and inequalities across the UK with data ranging from ethnicity to tenure to Townsend deprivation score. In this lunchtime lecture Dr Nick Bearman will explain how his team took the disparate Census geographies of enumeration districts and output areas and transformed them into a 1km grid across Great Britain. Nick discusses how and why they implemented the project with a range of open methodologies, open source languages and resources, and licensing our outputs with open data and source code licenses. About Dr Nick Bearman Nick is Senior GIS Analyst and Course Director at Clear Mapping Co, an award winning international cartographic design and GIS training consultancy. We create beautiful maps to improve efficiency in the workplace with an inclusive and sustainable design focus. He is also an Honorary Lecturer at University of Liverpool and a Chartered Geographer and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

After struggling to learn English in Palestine, Sameh decided that he wanted to make the path for other blind students less bumpy. Thanks to a scholarship from the US agency for international development, he is closer to that goal than ever. For more information and transcription of this episode, visit miusa.org.