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Jackie Jaquez is a first-gen Mexican Latina from Los Angeles, a certified menstrual nutritional fitness coach, massage therapist, healthy relationships facilitator at CSU Long Beach, and a Reiki master. In this week's episode, Jackie joins us to share her knowledge on women's health and tell her story in exploring culturally taboo topics. It's not easy to explore women's health as a Latina, let alone make it your entire career. Tune into this week's episode to hear how we can embrace body literacy and take control of our health with Jackie Jaquez.  Connect with Jackie on her TikTok @thewh0remonalclub and Instagram @jackieejaquez. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPodcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

(Airtime 7am) Sheryl Bender holds an MBA from CSU Long Beach. She is the Administrative Officer for the city of Long Beach Parks and Recreation Department. She is an HR specialist. On this podcast we talked about how to get a job, navigating AI, finding hidden opportunities. Later in the podcast we opened the phone lines for hot topics.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://www.hawthornebusinessexpo.org/about

During Women's History Month, Zora Neale Hurston remains a pivotal figure whose work continues to shape discussions on Black womanhood, cultural identity, and resilience. Dr. Michelle Cowin Gibbs explores Hurston's legacy as an educator, writer, anthropologist, and folklorist, highlighting how her interdisciplinary contributions exemplify the power of cross-disciplinary research and amplify marginalized voices. Hurston's struggles for recognition reflect the challenges faced by underrepresented faculty today, emphasizing the importance of persistence and advocacy in academia. Her legacy offers a powerful framework for advancing research, curriculum development, and innovative teaching practices in higher education.Michelle Cowin Gibbs, Ph.D., M.F.A., is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at CSU Long Beach, specializing in Black performativity, solo performance, and early 20th-century Black theatre. Her research explores Zora Neale Hurston's theatrical works, examining themes of Black womanhood and identity. Her performances address racialization and social justice, with pieces like They Don't Really Care About Us and A Thing Held in Full View. She also serves as vice board chair of Brownbody and is a member of Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Kappa Phi. To learn more about Dr. Michelle Cowin Gibbs, visit MichelleGibbs Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist and successful entrepreneur. Additionally, Dr. Hill is an experienced academician with several faculty and administrative positions in academia. She is an American Psychological Association Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Corporation Faculty Workshop in Policy Research and Analysis Fellow, and a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Dr. Hill is the Resident Psychologist for the Urban Family Focus Weekly show on KBLA Talk Radio. For further information on

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller reports live from Jerusalem to talk about Israeli airstrikes shaking Beirut minutes after ceasefire was announced. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday'! Rich shares his Holiday Gift Guide that you can find at richontech.tv, AI bringing old photos to life, and T-Mobile and Starlink get approval to cover cell dead zones w/ satellite. On this week's ‘Amy's on It,' she reviews Man on the Inside nor streaming on Netflix and shares a new Thanksgiving recipe. The show closes with the Director of Biological Sciences at CSU Long Beach's Shark Lab Dr. Christopher Lowe talking about why they are losing funding and what you can do to help.

Amy talks with the Director of Biological Sciences at CSU Long Beach's Shark Lab Dr. Christopher Lowe talking about why they are losing funding and what you can do to help.

Explore the life cycle of Seattle artists in a dynamic round table discussion hosted by Sarah Traver, director of Traver Gallery. Join the conversation on transforming artistic practice into a flourishing and creative career within the vibrant artistic landscape of Seattle. Esteemed artists Esther Ervin, Henry Jackson-Spieker, Steve Jensen, Pohlman Knowles, and Jeanne Marie Ferraro all connected with Pratt Fine Arts Center, will share their experiences in developing their practices across diverse disciplines, including glass, installation, jewelry, metal, printmaking, public art, sculpture, and wood. Gain valuable insights from these working artists as they delve into the unique challenges and successes of navigating the Seattle art scene. Whether you're an aspiring artist or an art enthusiast, this discussion promises a deep exploration of artistic growth and the diverse pathways to establishing a fulfilling career within the rich cultural tapestry of Seattle. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the life stories and creative journeys of these influential artists. Esther Ervin, a visual artist from Somerville, New Jersey, holds a BS in Biology from UC Irvine and an MFA in Fine Art/Illustration from CSU Long Beach. Her diverse experiences include teaching in the Peace Corps in Colombia and later focusing on art, with a particular interest in the environment, politics, and abstraction. Her jewelry has been exhibited internationally. She is an active member of various art organizations, including the Seattle Metals Guild, the Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA), and the Black Arts West Alumni Association as an honorary.  Henry Jackson-Spieker is a multidisciplinary artist focusing on sculpture and site-specific installations, combining glass, bronze, steel, wood, fiber, and light. His sculptures explore tension, balance and reflection through the merging of contrasting materials. He creates public art installations at Midtown Commons in Seattle, The Seattle Center, Method Gallery, and Wa NA Wari Gallery. Jackson-Spieker has been teaching glass blowing and bronze casting at Pratt Fine Arts Center for the past seven years.   Steve Jensen has been a working artist for over 45 years. Raised around family fishing boats in Seattle, his art reflects deep maritime roots. His latest “VOYAGER” collection is inspired by his Scandinavian fisherman and boat builder heritage, symbolizing journeys into the unknown. From 2015 to 2023, Jensen exhibited solo at major Washington state venues, including the Seattle Art Museum, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, and many others. Featured on Channel 9's Art as Voyage and Amazon Prime's The Story of Art in America (episode 10, 2023), his compelling work has garnered widespread recognition.  Sabrina Knowles and Jenny Pohlman (Pohlman Knowles) marked a quarter-century of collaboration in 2018 with the exhibition “SYNCHRONICITY: Twenty-Five Years of Collaboration” at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. They have undertaken six international journeys, morphing their experiences into sculptural stories to share what they have learned about healing, compassion, and the power of the human spirit through assemblages of sculpted glass and fabricated steel. Their work is in the collections of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Henry Ford Museum, Museum of American Glass, and Tacoma Art Museum among others.  Jeanne Marie Ferraro was raised in a working-class family in Cleveland, Ohio, and found her artistic passion in childhood while observing the pouring of liquid metal into steel beams with her father. A storyteller across various media Jeanne's art has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including in Canada and Portugal, and is part of private collections. Alongside her artistic endeavors, Jeanne has dedicated forty years to teaching visual art, currently focusing on glassblowing, drawing, and painting at the Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle.  Sarah Traver, President of Traver Gallery  Since joining her father's business in 2004, Sarah Traver has been the President of Traver Gallery, overseeing all aspects from strategy to installation. With degrees in art and education, she emphasizes the gallery's mission as a space for learning and idea-sharing. Sarah, beloved by artists and the community, also serves on the boards of Artist Trust and Pratt Fine Arts Center.   Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Pratt Fine Arts Center.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Brian was a long distance runner in High School. He was the co-president of the Outdoor Adventure Club. In the classroom, he enjoyed STEM courses. He decided to attend CSU Long Beach which offered him the Presidential Scholarship and it was close to home. Brian joins our podcast to share his undergraduate college journey at the Honors Program CSU Long Beach, The Presidential Scholarship, Transition to College, Internship, EE Major, and Advice for High Schoolers. Check Out: The College Application Workbooks for Juniors and Seniors In particular, we discuss the following with him:  CSU Long Beach Honors Experience Presidential Scholarship Electrical Engineering Major Internship Advice to High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Brian Rogers, CSULB Honors [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall CSU Long Beach Experience [] Why CSULB ? [] High School Interests [] Honors Program [] Summer Internships [] CSULB Redo? [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memories [] Our Guests: Brian Rogers graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Honors Program at CSU Long Beach. Memorable Quote: “I wanted to do something to help my community. And I want to tackle those problems that don't have answers right now, I want to be the one at the forefront, trying to solve everything that's out there, and that's unknown currently.” Brian Rogers. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences  Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

#282: Today we're putting a spotlight on journalists at Southern California colleges who've been covering protests on their campuses. Protesters have been calling for an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and for their schools to divest from companies tied to Israel and weapons manufacturing.   We heard from students at USC, UC Riverside, CSU Long Beach, and UC Irvine about what this time has been like for them, juggling their roles as journalists and college students. Check out the story on LAist: What's It Like To Cover Your Own Campus Protest? Here's What Student Journalists Told Us

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter The University Honors Program at CSULB has been around for at least 3 decades and has grown organically. 3 years ago, Dr. Perez became the first Director of the Honors Program and started to give it “cohesion” as she puts it. Prior to that, Dr. Perez was the Director of the University Honors Program at CSU Fullerton. In this podcast, Director Perez introduces the University Honors Program at CSU Long Beach, Honors Courses, Experiential Programs, How to Apply, Scholarships and Career Opportunities. In particular, we discuss the following with her:  Dir. Sandra Perez's Background CSULB University Honors Program Student Requirements Career Opportunities Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Dir. Sandra Perez, CSULB University Honors [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Background [] CSULB Honors Program [] Honors Courses [] Honors Course Requirements [] Popular Courses [] Experiential Programs [] Thesis [] UG Research Participation [] Honors Program Benefits [] How to Apply? [] Acceptance Criteria [] Scholarships [] Research Grants [] Career Opportunities [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Our Guest: Director Sandra Perez of CSU Long Beach  Honors Program, Long Beach California. Memorable Quote: “My thoughts for current high schoolers is to try to fend off that pressure to please others, right, or to do things to comply with expectations. I think all of us thrive when we are allowed to be ourselves. And so I encourage them to be themselves. And to really pay attention to where their interests lie academically.” Director Perez.  Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

In this episode Steven Osuna returns to the podcast. Steven Osuna is an associate professor of Sociology at CSU Long Beach. He has written extensively on street organizations, policing, the so-called war on drugs, and the ravages of capitalism and neoliberalism. He also has experience organizing in the Philippine solidarity movement and other struggles.  Shout-out and solidarity to all of the Cal State University faculty as I know have been on rolling strikes and are negotiating  their new contracts currently. In this conversation Osuna talks to us about Mao's speech & essay “On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People.” This is a part of our series of episodes with guests where they pick a piece of communist, socialist or other radical thought and we read it as well and we come together and we talk about it.  This conversation was recorded back in August, so you won't hear references to the current struggle in Palestine or other current events, but this discussion is relevant as always to organizing among the people and so it is relevant to today nonetheless.  Thanks again to Steven Osuna for this conversation. We'll include links in the show notes to the Philippine solidarity campaigns he uplifted as well as the Foreign Languages Press website and their journal new Material. Also once again we do have a Sylvia Wynter study group coming up. That is for patrons or YouTube members only. It will be Wednesdays at 7:30 PM ET during the month of January. You can become a patron of the show for as little as $1 a month and support our work at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism   Philipine Human Rights Act International Coalition for Human Rights in the Phillippines  Foreign Languages Press & their new journal "Material" ; 

Sonja Ulrich is a true survivor. Born in Germany, raised by a single mother in high society and at times move from town to town. Her mother joined the Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and become a Rajneeshee. Ulrich lived alone in Germany from ages 12 to 13, then at different European satellite communes for the next four years, all the while separated from her mother. When she turned 17, she was finally old enough for her chance to join Rajneeshpuram in Oregon. Despite swirling rumors of criminal activity and FBI infiltration of the site, Ulrich still wanted to go. As she arrived it was all falling apart and she found her self alone in the US. Ulrich enrolled at CSUDH in the early 2000s as a human services major, but then discovered her love of anthropology—the study of humans, and why they do what they do. Sonja graduated from CSUDH in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology and minor in bellydance history, then went on to earn her master's degree in anthropology from CSU Long Beach. She began teaching as an adjunct professor at CSUDH in 2015, and over the course of her academic career, has found “amazing healing” through her discipline. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-brown57/support

Host Audrena Redmond is joined by Danielle Muñoz-Channel, Director of Basic Needs at CSU Long Beach. In this conversation on basic needs, Redmond and Muñoz-Channel discuss the challenges that college students face and encourage faculty, staff, and students to utilize and promote basic needs programs on CSU campuses.

This week on Dear Sunny, I share a captivating conversation with Carly Gilleland. Carly is an inspiring storyteller and founder of The Good Vibe Media as well as a mother, daughter, sister, and community builder just to name a few of her titles. After graduating from CSU Long Beach in 2011 with a degree in Film and Media Studies and Minors in Marketing and Journalism, Carly knew she wanted to build a business telling stories that inspire -  but her own story wasn't full of sunshine and positivity upon graduating. Since then, she's spent years doing the inner work required to break down patterns, get uncomfortable and reach a new level of self-awareness that's empowered her to make positive changes in her own life and many others.Carly and I discuss:Carly's experiences growing up as the oldest child and the first grandchild in her family and how these early roles shaped her perspective on responsibility and leadershipHaving a sibling with special needs and how it guided her journey into storytelling and film making at a young age, making her first documentary at the age of 15Family dynamics and challenges: Carly discusses her family dynamics, being a child of divorce and the the impact of her dad's suicideHow family tragedy gave her an increased sense of awareness on mental health and empathy for othersBecoming a mother, young and unexpectedly: Carly shares her experience of getting pregnant with her daughter during her last semester of college at the age of 22 and the unique challenges and opportunities that were presentedBreaking patterns: the significance of accountability and having uncomfortable conversations with people who would challenge her and other tools that fostered her personal growth.Storytelling through video has been a passion of Carly's since the first video she produced in high school about her special needs sister. Seeing the impact the video had on her classmates gave her the drive to create a career telling stories that motivate, inspire and shed light on different perspectives. This is the foundation of her video production agency she started in 2016, the good vibe media. In the last decade, she and her team have produced high quality video for over 500 clients in a variety of industries. In 2021, her team set a goal to raise $100k in 60 days to start the build out of their dream studios. They surpassed their goal in July 2021, and officially opened the doors to the good vibe studios May 2022. More info can be found here: thegoodvibestudios.com & thegoodvibemedia.comConnect with Carly: https://thegoodvibemedia.com/https://www.instagram.com/thegoodvibemediahttps://www.instagram.com/carlygilleland/Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to dearsunnypodcast@gmail.com Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!

Apps like Duolingo offer the tantalizing promise that learning a language will be easy. And fun! And fast! The playfulness of the apps turns language learning into a game to be mastered; on social media, you will find people flexing their streaks on the app. But do these apps work, and if not, what do we get out of it? We talk about learning a language with an app and hear whether an app has helped you gain some new words, phrases or conversation skills in a new language. Guests: Maria Carreira, executive director, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese - Carreira was formerly a professor of Spanish at CSU Long Beach and the co-founder and co-director of the National Heritage Language Resource Center at UCLA. Joshua Hartshorne, assistant professor, psychology, Boston College - Hartshorne directs the Language Learning Lab at Boston College Andrew Moseman, writer, Moseman's latest piece for Slate is titled "What Do We Even Want from Duolingo?" Moseman is a former editor of "Popular Mechanics" and has written for The Atlantic, Fortune, Scientific American and Esquire

Percussionist, Educator, Freelancer, Steel Pan Artist, and Santa Margarita High School (CA) Director of Percussion Studies Amanda Duncan returns to talk about her undergrad at CSU-Long Beach (03:00), her master's degree from Northern Illinois (10:20), moving back to CA to start her career, and waiting tables (31:40), and finishing with the Random Ass Questions, including portions discussing Respect for Steel Pan, Dolly Parton, Harry Potter, cooking, and SIX The Musical (42:50).Finishing with a Rave on the 2023 film Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part One (01:02:20).Links:Part 1 with Amanda DuncanAmanda Duncan's websitePrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Angela Kepley in 2023Dave Gerhart in 2018Raynor Carroll in 2023Other Links:Brad DutzRandy DrakeLiam Teague“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” - steel pan arrangementRobert ChappellBen WahlundBig Bear Lake (CA)Mammoth Mountain (CA)Clifford AlexisMark Ford“Northern Lights” - Eric EwazenChristopher DeaneGreg BeyerThe All-American Drummer - Charley WilcoxonMia Gormandy-BenjaminMission Vista Steel Drum ProgramE.T. The Extra Terrestrial trailerHarry PotterYuko AsadaSilver Stars Steel Band (Trinidad)SIX The MusicalRaves:Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One trailer

This past May David Chávez, Steven Osuna, Alejandro Villalpando, and Jared Ware (co-host of MAKC) gave a panel presentation at the Abolitions Conference in DC. We wanted to have a conversation to share some of what we talked about, some of our reflections on the conference, discuss some of the possibilities, limitations and contradictions of Abolition within Academic spaces, as well as some of the potential ways that these spaces, jobs within them, or alternatives to them might be useful in advancing the abolitionist struggle. Before we get into this conversation we would like to thank organizers Whitney Pirtle and Tanya Golash-Boza for putting the conference together and welcoming us to it. And also shout out all the folks we were able to connect with there and the people who gave talks and shared their insights and their research. We will include links to our presentation from the conference and encourage folks to check out others from the conferences if they're interested. There is a lot of good work that was presented and good discussions that were had.  Joining J for this conversation:  David Chávez teaches History & Ethnic Studies at Compton College. With his dissertation, “From Delinquents to Street Terrorists: L.A.'s War on Black and Chicanx Youth, 1945-1965,” Chávez has studied the policing and criminalization of those populations in Greater Los Angeles. He also has many years of organizing experience, including with Critical Resistance. Steven Osuna is an associate professor of Sociology at CSU Long Beach. He has written extensively on street organizations, policing, the so-called war on drugs, and the ravages of capitalism and neoliberalism. He also has experience organizing in the Philippine solidarity movement and other struggles.  Alejandro Villalpando is an assistant professor in the Department of Pan-African Studies and the Latin American Studies Program at Cal State LA. He earned his Ph.D. in Critical Ethnic Studies from UC Riverside, and an M.A. from Latin American Studies at Cal State LA. His work lies at the intersection of Black, Central American, and Ethnic Studies. He also organizes with the Coalition for Community Control Over the Police. We have had previous conversations with Alejandro and Steven and will link those in the show notes as well. It is July. Over the months of June and May we released over 14 new episodes of material. We probably will not be able to keep that pace up for this month, but we could definitely use some support from our listeners. We unfortunately just missed our sustainability goal for June. So if you are listening and are able to support the show become a patron for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism Links: Our presentation at the UCDC Abolitions Conference “Advancing the Abolitionist Struggle, Everywhere” (starts at approximately 4:31:30 into the recording) “The Day in Day Out Commitment to Abolition” - Alejandro Villalpando on Organizing, Building Connection, and the Abolitionist Horizon  "We Need To Be Active In The Working Class Struggle For Socialism Globally" - Steven Osuna on Class Suicide  One alternative to an academic conference is the recent Black Radical Organizing Conference, you can find video of it on Black Power Media  Photos of panelists taken by Charles H.F. Davis III at the Abolitions Conference

This week, we are joined by two board members from BABA, Black Applied Behavior Analysts. Dr. danyelle beal is a Clinical Psychologist whose dissertation research focused on resiliency factors in Black women who have survived trauma in their youth. She obtained her undergraduate degree at CSU Long Beach in Child Development and Psychology with a minor in Communicative Disorders and went on to obtain a Master's of Art in Teaching (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies) with an emphasis in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Camille "Cammie" Williams is a Black, lesbian, cisgender woman who holds the title Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her work focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), social justice, autism and exceptional needs services, mentorship, advocacy for Ovarian Cancer and systematic self-love & self-care.Today we will talk about Trauma Assumed Care and the need for support for Black Clinicians and the Black Families they service. Dowload lastest episode to learn more! Resources: https://msha.ke/danyellebeal  Instagram: cammiepartonspears Facebook: Cammie Morgan   Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, The Role of the Behavioral Scientist (written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr)   White Tears Brown Scars by Ruby Hamad   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

On this episode of the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina speaks with Joseph Valadez (him/his) who shares his childhood upbringing as a Chicano in Southern California, serving in the military, celebrating his sobriety and despite all of the systemic barriers he experienced, he always knew that he belonged on a college campus! Joseph has an A.A. in Sociology and A.A. in History, being a transfer student from Orange Coast College to Cuesta Mesa College. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from CSU Long Beach and is a current graduate student in the MSW program at CSU Long Beach. There are many Joseph's out there and your story is not heard enough. Please know that through Joseph's voice, your experiences are validated and your truth is being heard. This is one of many stories that we will continue to share and support on the Latinas with Masters Podcast. Thank you everyone for listening, for your love and always your continued support. Peace out folks! ✌

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call! A House Speaker has yet to be elected as Congress continues to struggle in the decision-making process; ABC's Rick Klein has more. Dr. Robert Schug, Professor in the school of criminology, criminal justice and emergency managment at CSU Long Beach joins the show to talk more about Bryan Kohberger and the Idaho murders. The House Whisperer comes on for an all-new edition of Jen and The House Whisperer, where Dean shares his predictions and anticpated trends for 2023. And ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about the expensive task of breaking up with someone.

Kiola Raines is a Precision Nutrition certified coach, and a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified trainer. https://www.kiolaraines.com Kiola earned her BS in Kinesiology at CSU Fullerton and her MS in Exercise Psychology at CSU Long Beach. Over the past 12 years, she has developed a coaching philosophy based on building a knowledge base for her clients. Kiola's intention in coaching is for her clients to gain confidence in their nutrition and fitness programs, so much confidence that they will never need to hire another professional after her. In addition, Kiola wants her clients to LEARN and gain wisdom to help them create a healthy lifestyle in the long run. Kiola's coaching philosophy is simple: Educate. Empower. Ignite. Kiola will give you the information needed to create nutrition and fitness programs custom to your needs. She will encourage you to believe in your own body and intuition to make realistic choices and send you off after your time together with a new bright outlook on your health and wellness routine. Kiola looks forward to working with you and LOVE that she has found her passion in this life. Sober is Dope is a safe place for addicts, the sober curious, and anyone dealing with addiction, depression, sadness, loss, and pain. We do not judge, and all are welcome. Find free prayers, tips, strategies, and motivation to help transform your life. I am POP Buchanan. Thank you for joining our family. ( SOBERISDOPE.COM ) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soberisdope/message

God in the harmony of voices mingling together in song; being a person of color in the white world of choral music; God shining down on her at the age of five; being raised by her mother while her father followed his music; Kwanzaa; and owning her own identity in the age of Black Lives Matter.   Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles is an award-winning American composer, vocalist, and teacher. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance.  She is a performing arts instructor at Harvard-Westlake Upper School in Studio City, CA.  She is also the director of music at Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church in Pasadena, CA.  As a concert soprano soloist, studio vocalist for film and television, and professional ensemble singer, Dr. Robles has sung throughout the United States and the world. Her film, television, and video game credits include Glee, Tinkerbell: Pirate Fairy, Godzilla, Minions, Creed, The Lego Movie, Despicable Me 3, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Venom, Smallfoot, Frozen 2, Underwater, Mulan, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Dr. Robles holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the USC Thornton School of Music, a Master of Music degree from CSU Northridge, a Bachelor of Music degree from CSU Long Beach, and she is a graduate of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.   Zanaida's official website: Zanaida Stewart Robles Zanaida's Twitter: @znrobles Zanaida's Music: Zanaida on Soundcloud   Official Website: nicholasdagosto.com Instagram: @nicholasdagosto #GodsDelicateShow Twitter: @nicholasdagosto #GodsDelicateShow  LinkedIn: Nicholas D'Agosto  Music by Sean Whalen, Art by Alexandra Delano

About This Episode:The current housing crisis for students cannot be ignored. A survey conducted in 2019 found on-campus that most students in California have experienced some type of housing insecurity with the highest risk being students from marginalized communities. The traditional on campus basic needs centers are not enough to help the students in this crisis and universities are now trying to adapt their programs to be able to further help students and keep them in college. In this episode, we speak with the executive director of the Center for Equitable Higher Education at CSU Long Beach about the current student housing crisis; a student who shares his real-life experiences with the struggle to find housing; and a former case manager who created the Crisis Assistance and Resource Education Support program at Sacramento State by using data and personal stories from students in need. Featured on This Episode:Rashida Crutchfield is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at California State University, Long Beach. She earned a Master of Social Work at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from CSULB.  She worked for the National Conference for Community and Justice in Long Beach and the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri before serving on the Covenant House California staff. She is currently the executive director of the Center for Equitable Higher Education. Danielle Munoz is a licensed therapist and case manager who was working on Sacramento State's behavioral intervention team. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Davis and a Master's of Marriage and Family therapy from CSU Sacramento.  Marissa Islas is one of the Basic Needs Housing and Education Coordinators at the UC San Diego Basic Needs Center. She earned a Bachelor in Global Health, Psychology Minor from The University of California, San Diego.  Kameo Quenga is a Basic Needs Housing & Education Coordinator at the UC San Diego Basic Needs Center. She earned a Bachelor of psychology from San Jose State University and her Master of Higher education and Student Affairs from the University of San Francisco. Resources for This Episode:Center for Equitable Higher EducationCalifornia State University, Long BeachUC San Diego Basic Needs CenterCSU Student Well-Being and Basic Needs

Jen Powers is a local Non-Diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified Yoga Teacher specializing in eating disorders, healing chronic dieting, HAES, and intuitive eating.  She received her Bachelor's in Nutrition at UC Berkeley and Master's in Nutrition at CSU Long Beach where she worked closely with Evelyn Tribole, one of the co-authors of the book Intuitive Eating, on her Master's thesis project and received supervision from her as well.  Later she became a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.  Jen has worked in the eating disorder field at various levels of care over the past 13 years and started her private practice 1.5 years ago.  Her training in mindfulness, meditation, and yoga offers a unique opportunity to strengthen the mind body connection.  Jen works with adolescents and adults, offering one-on-one nutrition counseling sessions and family support as well as body empowerment and body positive yoga workshops.  It is Jen's passion and mission to help people feel empowered in their body and enjoy food again. Website: bodymindnourishment.com   Instagram: @bodymindnourishment Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Nutrition Therapist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, RYT-200 Yoga TeacherT. (707) 338-2474             ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

GUEST OVERVIEW: Matt Rodriguez is a 32-year law enforcement veteran who has served in various capacities throughout Los Angeles County. Matt's extensive career includes 25 years of service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where he retired at the rank of Captain. Matt recently served as the Interim Chief of Police in the City of Santa Paula and holds decades of public safety experience. Matt was the Deputy Director of Transit Security for the Metropolitan Transit System in San Diego and served as both the Interim City Administrator and Director of Public Safety in the City of Commerce. Additionally, he served as the Public Safety Manager for Metrolink. Matt was born and raised in Los Angeles County. The Son of a retired LA County Deputy, Matt was raised to appreciate the men and women of law enforcement and to defend our Constitutional Rights. A father, son, brother, Matt upholds and respects family values. Matt has outstanding interpersonal skills and is a proven transformational leader, and a respect-based manager. His appreciation of people from various cultures and backgrounds has contributed to his ability to forge effective partnerships. Matt believes education is the key to success and supports access to higher education. He possesses four academic degrees; A Master's in Executive Leadership from USC's School of Public Policy. A Master's of Public Administration from CSU Long Beach. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with an emphasis in Public Law from UCLA, and an Associate of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Citrus Community College. Matt's platform is built on respect and integrity. Creating partnerships with stakeholders, elected officials, and community members is paramount to creating safer communities for everyone. Matt believes public safety is a shared responsibility that requires positive relationships built on trust, public consent, and positive interactions. The relationship between law enforcement and those they serve must be nurtured. As Sheriff, Matt will rally the community to join the Sheriff's Department to solve problems and create a safer Los Angeles County for all.

On this week's episode on the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Jesús Briceño, First-Generation Mexican-American from Los Angeles, CA. Jesus graduated from CSU Long Beach with a BA in Film Editing and a Master's in Education School Counseling from USC. He shares with us how his college experience shifted the moment he joined a brotherhood fraternity and the importance of finding a community within the university. Jesus also shares how his job search experience after undergrad influenced him to pursue a Master's degree to better prepare students with future academic and career success! Listen to this episode to listen Jesus share his advise for those who are interested in pursuing a Master's degree. Follow Jesus on Instagram @ Counseling_with_Mr.B and visit his website showcasing his school counseling portfolio at https://www.mrbriceno.education/ Thank you all for the love and support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/latinaswithmasters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinaswithmasters/support

About This Episode:In 2021, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes introduced assembly bill, AB469 to make applying for financial aid through the  FAFSA and the California Dream Act application a requirement for high school seniors in California. The idea behind the assembly bill is that if completing these forms is mandatory, then more underrepresented students will claim the aid that's waiting for them. The measure passed last fall and began implementation at the start of 2022.In this episode, we speak with the vice president of the Public Policy Institute of California, the executive director of the Education Trust-West, and the director of education services at the Montebello School District to discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of this policy and what the next steps should be to ensure more students from underrepresented communities can finance their education. Featured on This Episode:Lande Ajose is vice president and Walter and Esther Hewlett Chair in Understanding California's Future. She is also interim director of the PPIC Higher Education Center and a senior fellow at PPIC. Her career has focused on improving the lives of Californians by working in state government, private philanthropy, and research institutions. Her research interests include addressing issues of inequality through education and employment. She was recently the senior policy advisor for higher education for the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom. Before joining the Newsom administration, she was executive director of California Competes, chaired the California Student Aid Commission, and served on the governance bodies of the Institute for Higher Education Policy, the Institute for College Access and Success, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. She currently sits on the Board of Trustees at Occidental College. She holds a PhD in urban and regional studies from the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyChristopher Nellum is the Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, a nonprofit education equity organization focused on educational justice and closing achievement and opportunity gaps for students of color and students from lower-income communities from preschool through college. Before joining The Education Trust–West, Nellum was at the National Center for Institutional Diversity, Young Invincibles, and the American Council on Education. He cut his teeth in education equity on college campuses working directly with students. Nellum completed his undergraduate degree at UC Santa Barbara, master's degree at CSU Long Beach, and Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. Leticia Alividrez is the director of education services at the Montebello School DistrictResources for This Episode:PPIC Higher Education CenterThe Education Trust–WestAB469    

Join members of Stop LAPD Spying! and Mike Davis for a teach-in on how police and real estate work together to control stolen land. Surveillance and data collection have long been advanced by colonizers working to control and conquer land. While more people are beginning to understand the role of data in policing, less attention is paid to data-driven policing's relationships to land. The Stop LAPD Spying Coalition is a community group building power to abolish police surveillance in Los Angeles and beyond. Their new report Automating Banishment: The Surveillance and Policing of Looted Land examines the role of police data in real estate development and gentrification, with a focus on the process that has always bound policing and capitalism together: colonization. Join us for a discussion with abolitionist organizers about the deadly violence and banishment that police data helps automate. Read the report here: https://stoplapdspying.org/automating-banishment-the-surveillance-and-policing-of-looted-land/ ————————————————————————————————————————— Speakers: Steve Diaz is with the Los Angeles Community Action Network where he has worked on campaigns to improve the overall community for long terms skid row residents. Deshonay Dozier received her Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology at the City University of New York. Dozier's research broadly focuses on abolition in the urban landscape. She currently holds positions as a University of California Chancellors Postdoctoral Fellow and an Assistant Professor of Human Geography at CSU Long Beach. Her book manuscript, Another City is Possible: Skid Row and the Contested Development of Los Angeles examines how unhoused and poor people across multiple intersectional identities have reshaped the penal organization of their lives through alternatives visions for the city since the 1930s. Dozier has published in the International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Antipode: A Radical Journal of Geography, and Housing Studies. Dr. Dozier's work has been supported by the American Council of Learned Societies. Shakeer Rahman is an attorney and organizer with the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition Mike Davis, professor emeritus of creative writing at UC Riverside, joined the San Diego chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality in 1962 at age 16 and the struggle for racial and social equality has remained the lodestar of his life. His City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles challenged reigning celebrations of the city from the perspectives of its lost radical past and insurrectionary future. His wide-ranging work has married science, archival research, personal experience, and creative writing with razor-sharp critiques of empires and ruling classes. This event is sponsored by The Stop LAPD Spying Coalition and Haymarket Books.

Learn more about the Healing Centered Conversations PodcastAbout AlexandriaAlexandria is a school psychologist in New York City, a Southern California native, and a graduate of CSU Long Beach and Azusa Pacific University. She is a firm advocate for police-free schools and racial equity in special education.Show HighlightsAlexandria Lockhart overcoming the oddsInterest in the school to prison pipeline and the over-representation of Black students in special educationExperience with a student in school and police getting involvedAlexandria offers alternatives to police in schools?How white supremacy might show up in school psychology“Because it's so clear to me – when the most vulnerable population of students are empowered, the school communities are empowered. And to do that, we need school psychologists who will shake the table even if it breaks, school psychologists who have a quiet fearlessness, who speak up loud even if their voice shakes and school psychologists who have the unbridled passion to create effective change, now.” A call for liberation psychologyHow mental health professionals apply principles of liberation psychology into their practiceConnect with AlexandriaName: Alexandria Lockhart Title: School Psychologist Social: @allieelockWebsiteConnect with ByronEmailTwitterInstagramFacebookTikTokAdditional ResourcesLearn more about the Healing Centered Conversations PodcastHealing Centered Conversations BlogHealing Centered MerchandiseJoin our email list 

Our next guest, MichelJoy DelRe, now President of New Century Productions, Inc., has consulted and coached in more than 20,000 individual sessions with CEOs, Executive Directors, and Entrepreneurs. She has the expertise to take a startup to their first million and beyond. Her coaching provides CEOs a space of confidentiality and integrity, in which they produce more with grace and ease. Clients take their business on as a game in life…and have more aliveness and joy. We find out why CSU Long Beach was the right place for MichelJoy, why small business owners need a mindset of abundance, how we shift from "hoping" to eliminate stress in our busy lives to "knowing" stress can be transformational and leading to success, why it's important to ask the question, “What does having-it-all mean for you?", why people need a coach, advice for college students with a business idea and a shoestring budget, why students should dream big, why it helps to use a vision board, why it helps to write down your future goals, and the best place for food in Laguna Hills, California. Enjoy!

This week we sit down with Los Angeles based Director & Producer Jessica Hanna to discuss her process of saying “F*ck it! Let's try.” Jessica Hanna is a Los Angeles based Director & Producer with a BFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University. She is a member of The Kilroys, an activist artists group working for gender parity in the American Theatre. She was an Artist in Residence at Thymele Arts in 2019. She has trained with The SITI Co. and performed with them in 2010 & 2013 at The Getty Villa. She is currently the Chair of The SITI Co.'s Board. She Co-Founded Bootleg Theater and was it's Producing & Managing Director for 12 years. She worked with Roger Guenveur Smith on RODNEY KING. She helped create the Hope On Stage playwriting prize in collaboration with Cornell and Notre Dame Universities. She created the Solo Queens Festival that has featured 15 women solo performers in 2 years. Directing credits include: Lisa Dring's DEATH PLAY at Circle X Theatre, Brandon Baruch's NO HOMO, at Hollywood Fringe Festival which was awarded Best Director, Best Ensemble and Best New Play. At Bootleg Theater jessica directed the World premieres of FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN by John Ross BowIe, I CARRY YOUR HEART by Georgette Kelly, THE WILLOWS by Kerri-Ann McCalla and BLUE GOLD & BUTTERFLIES by Stephanie Batiste. She also directed, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Celebration Theatre (Winner 2019 Ovation Award Best Production of a Musical). Also In 2019, she directed A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM for Make Trouble in Wilmington, NC. And Directed Michelle Kholos Brooks' HOSTAGE at Adobe Rose Theatre in Santa Fe, NM. Jessica produced two plays by Kirsten Vangsness at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She Co-directed Justin Sayre's RAVENSWOOD MANOR at Celebration Theater and directed a workshop of Sarah Tufts' ABIGAIL for Inkwell Theatre In 2020 she directed POLAROID STORIES at CalPoly Pomona. THE WOLVES at CSU Long Beach. During the pandemic she directed Iris Bahr's solo piece DAI and produced Philicia Saunder's BREATHE for Outpost_13 & Outside In and A WALK IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD by Katie Lindsey. Upcoming: FEFU & HER FRIENDS (online) at CalPoly Pomona and AS ONE at Orlando Opera. Edited by: Rachel Post Intro & Outro Music by: Marc Young Transcript: TBA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prints-unedited/support

We are back in the third week of the EM Student summer break, so we are bringing back an episode from October of last year called Systems Thinking. Dan Scott interviews Dr. Steve Jensen and Dr. Shirley Feldmann-Jensen, professors at CSU Long Beach, in the Emergency Services Administration Master's degree program. We aired an interview with one of their colleagues, Jude Cole, a few weeks ago so you'll have heard a bit about the program before, but Dr. Jensen and Dr. Feldmann-Jensen are able to add more information about the program and its curriculum, so be sure to tune in!Resources: CSU Long Beach, ESA Masters degree: https://www.cpie.csulb.edu/courses/master-of-science-in-emergency-services-administration Searching for Safety by Aaron Wildavsky: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2132063.Searching_for_Safety Core Competencies document: https://training.fema.gov/hiedu/docs/emcompetencies/final_%20ngcc_and_measures_aug2017.pdf Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/em-student Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emweeklyTwitter: https://twitter.com/EM_Weekly Website: https://sitchradio.com/shows/em-student/ Email: franzi@emweekly.comAdvertisers:Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management: https://macem.org/Home.aspx

On Episode 60 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete has the pleasure to speak with the talented writer Andrew Liu. The two talk about Andrew's poetry, which is multifaceted and inspired by so many disparate people and art and experiences and traditions. Andrew speaks to both the cerebral and emotional in his poetry and its connections to the idea of the muse, the Kaguya tradition, writing about paradox, and so much more.     Andrew Liu is a 2020 MFA graduate of CSU Long Beach's Creative Writing - Poetry program. He is published in two student magazines: East Los Angeles City College's Milestone and CSU Long Beach's Riprap. You can read his MFA thesis, California Metaphysics, which collects some of his best poems, on CSULB's thesis database (https://www.proquest.com/docview/2455809945/C36DDE5A65C748F1PQ/1). You can also view a recording of a virtual reading of selected poems organized by Andrew Liu and his friend Jesse Tovar on Youtube: https://youtu.be/duw83IwH5fk.  Show Notes and Links to Andrew Liu's Work   Andrew Liu's Cal State Long Beach Thesis-California Metaphysics   Andrew performs on Jan 8, 2021: My Place Cafe Events   At about 3:15, Andrew talks about growing up in the San Gabriel Valley, learning English as a second language, and the eventual eclipsing of Taiwanese by English; he also talks about his “contentious” relationship with languages and the precarious Taiwanese    At about 9:45, Andrew talks about his linguistic history and how it might affect his writing; in addition, this leads to his discussion of language as a barrier and an enhancer of imagery   At about 12:00, Andrew hones in on how he saw himself as a poet through his varied interests as a child, as well as through help from Ms. Burkhart and the YAWP (Young Aspiring Writers Program)   At about 13:30, Andrew discusses writers who have given him “chills at will,” including Edgar Lee Masters, whose work connected to Andrew's ruminations on identity   At about 17:30, Andrew comments on the times at which when he saw himself apply the form to the imagination, including community college as an freeing and formative experience    At about 22:00, Andrew talks about the hierarchy of “manly” vs. “unmanly,” gay vs. straight, childhish vs. “grown up” and how his work plays on these opposites   At about 27:00, Andrew talks about the tropes of the “manchild” and the patriarchal control that shrugs and says, “boys will be boys” and how he writes to combat these as forms of protest   At about 30:00, Andrew talks about writing in the “surreal” time of Trumpism   At about 31:00, Andrews draws connections between childhood and adulthood, and his view of the fluidity of the two   At about 32:25, Andrew talks about the search for his writer's autonomy and a transformational experience in hearing a high school classmate's commanding performance, as well as his response poem in 12th grade in a “classics slam” to Ha Jin's poem, “Ways of Talking”   At about 36:00, Andrew discusses inspirations for his thesis poetry collection-”California Metaphysics”   At about 39:00, Andrew talks about muses in his writing, particularly the problematic ways in which it is often used   At about 41:00, Andrew talks about his appreciation of Kaguya, particularly The Tale of the Princess Kaguya and the triumphs, resolve, and tragedies of Princess Kaguya; he connects the passivity and activity of the princess and its connection to his view of the muse    At about 44:15, Andrews reads an excerpt from “Ossified Landscape w/ Faceless Girl, alt. Kaguya”   At about 46:30, Pete and Andrew discuss the idea of Takahata and others “interpreting” the traditional and ancient Kaguya storyline, and Andrew talks about his concerted use of parentheses in his poem   At about 52:05, Pete and Andrew discuss The Eternal Sunshine of the Mind, and its role as one of Andrew's favorite movies and connections to Andrew's work, specifically “Ossified Landscape…”   At about 54:40, Pete details craft successes from Andrew and asks Andrew for feedback; Andrew discusses erasure and identity and the ephemerality, with regard to the two movies mentioned above, as well as Jeremy Renner's Arrival, based on Ted Chiang's short story “Story of your Life”   At about 1:03:00, Andrew talks about ephemerality as seen in art, as well as his use of the moon as a symbol in his work   At about 1:07:55, Andrew connects the “paradise myth” to Danez Smith's epic poem, “summer, somewhere”   At about 1:09:00, Pete and Andrew discuss Andrew's poem “ ‘C' for California” after Andrew reads it; Andrew talks about the poem as part of the academic tradition of poetry and the influence of Stand Up Poetry, pioneered by Andrew's Cal State Long Beach mentor, Charles Harper Webb; the conversation then delves into nature's connections to Andrew's and other literature   At about 1:22:15, Andrew talks about future projects and the potential for his thesis You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. This episode and other episodes are featured on “The Chills at Will Podcast” YouTube Channel. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode is “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.

Are you comfortable with speaking truth to power?  Angela LaChica, CEO and Founder of LaChica Sports & Entertainment Group, certainly has mastered speaking truth to power! One example, she  achieved national recognition in 2016 as one of the lead negotiators behind the scenes for the NFL’s $89 million multi-year commitment to social justice initiatives.  Listen in as we talk about:   -What she said to a team owner’s daughter that landed her first job in sports  -Not being afraid to speak truth to power  -Why she didn’t care when she failed  -The D&I work being done at the league level  -The reality of working in a male-dominated space    Links: LaChica Sports & Entertainment Group: http://lachicasports.com/ What is the Rooney Rule?: https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/12/31/rooney-rule-explained-nfl-diversity-policy   Connect with Angela:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-lachica-b787ab8b/ Email: angela@lcsegroup.com  Angela LaChica is a 25-year veteran of the sports industry having consulted to major sports properties, top professional athletes, and leading nonprofit organizations. Her clients have included the NFL, NBA, MLB, ESPN, NIKE, Adidas, NCAA, Players Coalition, Unstoppable Foundation, LeBron James Kings Academy, Los Angeles Chargers, Anquan Boldin, Kawhi Leonard and more. Angela’s wide-ranging expertise includes social justice advocacy and training; development and execution of strategic national marketing and media campaigns; and special event planning and management. Her social impact projects often leverage her expertise across all of these platforms. Angela achieved national recognition in 2016 as one of the lead negotiators behind the scenes for the NFL’s $89 million multi-year commitment to social justice initiatives. She now provides ongoing guidance to the NFL’s top management and partners on the strategic implementation of those initiatives. In addition to leading LaChica Sports & Entertainment Group, Angela serves as the Managing Director for the Players Coalition, a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organization of professional athletes working to impact social justice and racial equality. Angela is a frequent speaker and lecturer. She is currently an adjunct professor in the Sport Management Graduate Program at CSU Long Beach teaching classes on Advanced Sport Media & Marketing and the Business of Sport, respectively. Angela was recognized as the 2020 Women to Watch by the California Women’s Leadership Association. Additional public recognition includes Women Who Mean Business Award, San Diego Magazines’ People to Watch Nominee and Outstanding Emerging Professional Award. Angela serves on the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation Board of Directors and advisory member of the Rose Bowl Institute of Race & Sports.   Connect with Jahaan:  Learn more about working with Jahaan and see if it’s the right fit for you: https://JahaanBlakeAppointmentScheduling.as.me/LetsTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahaanblake/ Email: jblake@jahaanblake.com Website: https://jahaanblake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahaanblake/

Passionate and highly skilled, today's guest brings to the podcast community a vast amount of information on supporting children who stutter. Her comprehensive approach is incredible and through this conversation, you will see that it should be the norm. I learned so much from her and am thrilled to share this interview with you. Trisha Thapar is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Adventures in Communication. She works with clients all over California through teletherapy and her passion is working with young children who stutter. Today you will hear how she not only works with kids to improve fluency, she educates parents and teachers, empowers the child and helps to instill a positive self-concept.  “The expectation should never be fluency. The expectation should be wanting and choosing to communicate,” Trisha explains. She demonstrates the support that can be available for those who stutter and through her passion, she is making a huge difference in the lives of her clients.   Show Notes: [2:46] - There is such a wide range of issues in Speech and Language Pathology. Trish has always been more drawn to sound production over language. She takes a moment to describe the difference. [3:44] - Trisha's passion lies in helping children who stutter. This is a fluency disorder and falls under the umbrella of speech. [4:34] - Everyone has natural pauses in their speech, including saying things like “um,” “like,” or breaks in a sentence.  [5:07] - There are different types of stuttering and different causes to it. The range is wide and varies per child. [6:11] - As a lot of young children are developing speech and language, everything is developing at the same time. During growth spurts, many children experience stuttering. [6:57] - Red flags for concerns are if the stuttering continues after several months or if the child notices that they don't speak right, physical tension in their face, and family history of stuttering. [8:09] - If there is a family history of stuttering into adulthood, the child is more likely to continue stuttering as adults as well. The earlier the intervention, the better they can manage it as they get older. [9:14] - There are a lot of areas within speech where we get the “wait and see” approach, but it's very prominent with stuttering. Trisha is strong in her belief that early intervention is crucial. [10:34] - At the end of the day, an evaluation is a great idea even if it doesn't result in a need for intervention. [11:39] - Children who stutter will experience it more frequently when they are trying to regulate emotions, trying to tell a story, or experiencing physical discomfort. [12:52] - There may be other times that children are stuttering that we don't notice as easily. Trisha highly recommends an evaluation. [14:13] - Because other people can observe that a child has a stutter, it heavily impacts their self-concept. [15:10] - Part of the evaluation that Trisha does assesses “communication attitude” and self-concept. [16:44] - Children who stutter learning virtually have been able to more easily resort to communicating through text. [17:49] - Trisha describes the things that she works on with children as tools that they can choose to use. They have the freedom to decide what strategies to use and when. [19:01] - The mantra of every session is “stuttering is not a big deal.” Trisha always works on stuttering education for the child, parents, and even their peers. It is presented as a “fun fact” about them. [20:53] - Positive self-talk is something that Trisha also works on with her clients. [22:01] - Trisha's approach is very comprehensive. [22:56] - The expectation should never be fluency. The expectation should be wanting and choosing to communicate. [24:18] - This comprehensive approach makes a tremendous difference, but it is not currently the normal scope of care across all practices. [25:52] - School Speech-Language Pathologists don't always have the opportunity to specialize because they are working with a vast variety of communication issues. [27:44] - We will notice stuttering the most between the ages of 3 to 5 due to a language growth spurt. Children are acquiring so much vocabulary during these years and are starting to piece together much longer thoughts and sentences. [28:20] - The statistic is that 30% of children who stutter during that time do not grow out of it. Some receive intervention and some do not, and a lack of intervention can lead to the inability to manage stuttering. [29:39] - The question that Trisha receives all the time is if she can help a child to completely stop stuttering. She explains how she believes it is a life-long issue but can be managed. [31:00] - No matter how long Trisha works with a client, the tools are life-long strategies that can be used to give children into adulthood the confidence to communicate. [32:20] - Trisha shares the reason why she has become so passionate about the work that she does. [34:01] - Stuttering education is not an American problem. Growing up in India, Trisha knows firsthand that this is a worldwide issue. She participated in a study that helped grow her passion for her work. [36:00] - Camp Say is an experience for children to meet other children who stutter and adults who have learned to manage theirs. [37:30] - Trisha integrates family work into her work with clients and even includes community events to help children who stutter. About Our Guest: Trisha is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Adventures in Communication, a pediatric private practice based in Long Beach, CA. She received her Master's from Chapman University and her Bachelor's from CSU Long Beach. She has contributed to research and publications in the area of fluency, helps coordinate the award-winning Camp SAY LA through Stuttering Association for the Young, and is a member of CSHA‘s District 6 Advisory Committee. Though she has lived in California for most of her life, Trisha was born in India and spent most of her childhood in Singapore. She is proficient in written and spoken Hindi. In her free time, Trisha can be found chasing her precocious toddler or indulging in her husband's latest cooking adventure.   About Adventures in Communication: Adventures in Communication is a pediatric private practice based in Long Beach, CA. Through teletherapy, we provide speech and language services to children of all ages throughout the state of California. Our areas of specialty include stuttering, speech sound disorders, and language disorders and delays. We believe in focusing on each individual child's strengths and interests and using them to help the child realize their communication potential. Connect with Trisha Thapar, M.S., CCC-SLP: Phone: (562) 294-6706 Facebook  |  Instagram Adventures in Communication Website ChildNEXUS Provider Profile: Trisha Thapar Links and Related Resources: Episode 20: How Speech and Language Difficulties Affect a Child's Life with Carol Karp Speech and Language Disorders in Children: More Than Meets the Mouth How to Talk Openly With Your Child About Stuttering Camp Say   Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com

As we mentioned during last week’s episode, EM Student is going on hiatus while busy researching and recording new episodes for you! For this week’s episode and the next five weeks, we are re-airing episodes from the EM Student archive. I’ve gone through and listened to all of the episodes I could get my hands on and have chosen ones that I think you’ll find interesting and helpful. The episode that I am featuring today is called The National Response Framework, and it aired in September of last year. I chose this episode as the first in this curated series because Dan Scott interviews professor Jude Cole. Professor Cole has a wealth of knowledge and experience in emergency response and emergency management, having worked in these fields for over 40 years. Her resume is impressive and extensive, but both she and Dan cover all of the amazing work that she has done in her career, so I will leave it to them to go into detail during the episode!During her interview with Dan, Professor Cole provides a rich history of Emergency Management in the United States, explains how it parallels her own career and the development of the National Response Framework, and describes the impacts that she has been directly involved with to help shape and guide Emergency Management planning in the US.She also gives an overview of the master's degree program that she is a part of at CSU Long Beach, where students can earn a master's degree in Emergency Services Administration. If you consider pursuing a higher-ed degree in emergency management, pay special attention around 9 minutes into the interview for more information. The program is based in California but has been online for 10 years to accommodate students from other locations and time zones.One other note, the episode about the under-representation of women and people of color in the EM field that Dan mentions at the beginning of the episode and that Professor Cole mentions during the episode will appear again in a few weeks, so keep your eye out. For it!EM Student Web - https://bit.ly/2Hw0sFxTwitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeXFacebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRPLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfzYouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWdSister ShowsEM WeeklyWebsite - https://bit.ly/3jj5ItlTwitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeXFacebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRPLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfzYouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWdSponsors Crisis-Cafe.comMid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management- https://macem.org/Home.aspxIf you would like to become a sponsor or advertiser Call Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1

Dr. Shirley Feldmann-Jensen joins us to talk about the Core Competencies of Emergency Management. As a professor and co-founder of the Masters program in Emergency Services Administration degree program at CSU Long Beach, Dr. Feldmann-Jensen shares her considerable knowledge and insight in the field of disaster risk management and human outcomes. In our conversation she also shares her ideas on the parallels between Emergency Management education, training, and practice and how the profession is growing. Come tune in!Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/em-student Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emweeklyTwitter: https://twitter.com/EM_WeeklyWebsite: https://sitchradio.com/shows/em-student/ Email: daniel@emweekly.com, franzi@emweekly.comAdvertisers:Sitch Radio https://sitchradio.comThe EM Weekly Show https://emweekly.comCrisis Cafe https://crisis-cafe.mn.co/feed

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Mirabel Wigon. Mirabel is an MFA at California State University Long Beach, president of Fine Arts Roundtable at CSU Long Beach, and a curator of the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021. We started off the conversation learning about Mirabel's relationship with thrifting and why it's important to her. Mirabel tells us about her practice as a painter and how she defines herself. We also spend a good amount of time talking about community in art, and why that's important to her. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Mirabel please visit her website and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirabelwigon/ http://mirabelwigon.com/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ Brenden S. https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Victoria, current student at CSU Long Beach studying Mythology and Philosophy, and family friend. In this episode we dive into what is mythology and its connection to religion. We explore what love is at its core and how psychedelics can be used as tools to connect to the divine. For the first time, I recite a poem I wrote about perceptions of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cesar-davila5/support

Hear about Gabby's journey from a 4 year university to Community College, and how she later transferred to CSU Long Beach!Connect with Gabby on Instagram. Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request for a Q&A session with Ariana? Fill out our submissions form!Check out our social media for updates on Transfer Tea.Credits:Lauren Lazalde, Episode ArtworkLike our intro/outro music? Find more from the artist, Jeffrey Ward, here

About Our GuestChristina Grace is the Founder and Designer of TIN HAUS, a contemporary fine jewelry brand based in Los Angeles. With a core mission for sustainability, Christina blends her educational and fine arts background to inform the technical side of her handcrafted designs. In 2016, TIN HAUS began displaying select custom pieces at art exhibitions throughout Southern California. After winning awards for her contemporary work, Christina launched her debut jewelry collection by 2018. Through word-of-mouth and grassroots efforts, TIN HAUS has slowly built a solid reputation and have appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Tatler, and has been endorsed by public figures as well. Recently awarded the 2020 Halstead Grant, Christina Grace is a GIA Graduate Jeweler and, currently, is a senior earning her B.F.A. Metals degree from CSU Long Beach. Upcoming Confirmed Events: End of February – OC Fashion Week event March - Debut at Pistachios Gallery in Chicago, IL. Links Website: tin-haus.com Instagram: @tin_haus ( instagram.com/tin_haus ) Facebook: facebook.com/tinhausartAbout Our Advertiser8th Annual Ethical Metalsmiths Online International Student ExhibitionDETAILS HERE: EM Students Call For Entry

The Freshman Circus is a show premiering on YouTube and Amazon Prime on January 20th about 4 college students and their teacher navigating the world of online classes. Gary Miceli is an actor, writer, New York native and an avid film lover. He is a graduate of Five Towns College where he earned a BFA in film and video studies. Early on, Gary had developed a great skill for mimicry, allowing him a talent for switching from one character to another in rapid succession. He took this rare ability to the stage in his one-man show based on STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, playing over 30 characters. He eventually would like to bring his voiceover talents to animation. Gary is also the author of Collecting Hollywood, a guide to film memorabilia (available through Amazon). Gary McKee is an Actor, Writer, and Director that got his start in Theatre from High School, where he was a part of productions ranging from Classical Pieces to Modern Comedy. Gary graduated from CSU Long Beach with a Bachelors in Performance. Known for his adaptability on Stage and Film. Gary has been in plays such as: The Boys Next Door (Lucien Smith), Cymbeline (Pisanio), A Raisin In The Sun (Joseph Asagai), and Of Mice and Men (Crooks). Gary has trained at places such as: The Actors' Gang, Chekhov Studio International, Groundlings, and Steppenwolf West. In his spare time, Gary enjoys practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in which he currently holds a Blue Belt, Learning to Speak German, Hang out at the Beach (Manhattan on weekdays, Santa Monica on Weekends), and Ear-Wiggling.

Before you get lost in the episode, please consider supporting the podcast and helping me create more episodes, You can support with as little as $0.99 Cents a month, your support means the world to me: https://anchor.fm/forensicsexperience... In this episode, we **** about *** while understanding ****** (Trigger Warning) Deven's Bio: Deven Cooper is the Director of Debate at CSU Long Beach, where he coaches multiple formats of intercollegiate debate, including Policy, Parliamentary, IPDA, and Lincoln-Douglas. Cooper was the Cross-Examination Debate Association National Champion in 2008, a finalist at the 2009 Cross-Examination Debate Association National Championship, and a quarter-finalist at the 2009 National Debate Tournament while he attended Towson University. Prior to arriving at CSU Long Beach, Cooper obtained a Master of Arts in Communication Studies at CSU Fullerton while coaching debate, qualifying several teams to the National Debate Tournament and late elimination rounds at national tournaments. Subsequently, Cooper became the Director of Debate at Fresno State University, where he coached the first all-black female Policy Debate team in the school's history to reach the Sweet 16 of the National Debate Tournament. If you like the episode consider rating it 5 stars and subscribe! New episodes every Wednesday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I have a special interview episode for you! I'm speaking with Michele Field and Laurie Ecreg of We Teach Life Skills. These two dynamic teachers have joined forces to deliver skills that empower teens and young adults in becoming independent, confident and educated consumers. Michele and Laurie offer innovative insights to their clients in becoming the best version of themselves.  ​Michele has 25 years of experience teaching in the areas of child development, family and consumer science, GATE and life skills.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development at CSU Long Beach and a Master’s Degree in Effective Teaching and Learning at Drake University. Michele has been a driving force in fostering lifelong learning through her courses in communication, parenting, relationship dynamics and skills to support successful, independent living. ​Laurie has been a college and high school teacher for the past 25 years in the areas of nursing, medical assisting and internship coordination for medical programs. One of her specialties is providing career pathway and job placement assistance. She teaches parents and educators in behavior management skills using the Love and Logic® program. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Vocational Education at CSU Sacramento and her teaching credential at San Jose State University. Laurie possesses a distinctive talent in personal empowerment. Through classes, speaking, community partnerships and individual clients, Michele and Laurie teach life skills to educate, empower and inspire lifelong learning, providing support and encouragement to navigate through life’s challenges with confidence, and skills that last a lifetime. They work with teens on resumes, role playing job interviews and on college scholarship letters and applications. By the way…..they share a lot of great life hacks! You can check out their work and sign up for their newsletter on their website, weteachlifeskills.org and follow them on Instagram @weteachlifeskills to get the latest, greatest life hacks that can change your life. They like to use the phrase, work smarter, not harder! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Handel and the morning crew discuss the latest news stories like Baby Yoda kitten up for adoption after being found by Bobcat Firefighters, amoeba found in a child's brain, and CSU Long Beach under quarantine after student coronavirus outbreak.

Neste episódio, converso com o cientista de Vitória da Conquista, BA, Denilson Freitas. Mora nos Estados Unidos há cerca de 10 anos em Palmdale na Califórnia, é estudante de Engenharia Elétrica em CSU Long Beach e trabalha como técnico do laboratório de engenharia em Antelope Valley College. Denilson relata como foi a sua ascensão vindo de uma família humilde do interior da Bahia e atualmente morando e estudando nos EUA. Desde a infância já demonstrava grande interesse em ciências e na adolescência começou a participar de feiras de ciências. A partir daí, o céu é o limite e você vai entender bem como tudo aconteceu em sua vida. Caso tenha alguma dúvida ou comentário para Denilson, acesse o post deste episódio no blog para que ele possa respondê-lo(a). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thiago-bonfim/message

“Now that we have knowledge, let's also learn compassion, let's learn grace, let's learn words of invitation. Let's get rid of shaming, let's get rid of flexing. Let's really try to reach people."During the last few weeks, the murder of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, George Floyd, and countless other Black folx gained international attention. Many of us took to social media to implore others to learn about racism, police violence, and how the model minority myth encourages Asian Americans to stay silent. In this episode, we discuss why it's important for Asian Americans to be in solidarity with Black folx, barriers to doing so, how discussions about racism have unfolded over social media, and how to compassionately invite others into the lifelong journey of becoming more anti-racist. We are honored to be in conversation with Julie Yeeun Kim and hear her perspective as an educator and person of faith. About our guest: Julie Yeeun Kim is an artist based in Los Angeles, CA. She is also a lecturer in the Department of Asian American Studies at CSU Long Beach. Having grown up as an undocumented immigrant her mission is to speak truth to and against systems of injustice, such as poverty and racism. Read her writing at https://julieyeeun.com and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @julieyeeun.Watch our highlights for this episode!⟡ Please Stop Flexing Your "Wokeness" | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rilYUPbPjWASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bambooandglass)

In this episode, we discuss the existence of college Speech and Debate and the differences from the high school sector. Michael's Bio: Dr. Michael Eisenstadt took the position as Assistant Professor and Director of Forensics at CSU Long Beach in 2018. Since then, he has helped qualify more than a dozen students to the National Forensic Association National Championship and two policy debate teams to the National Debate Tournament – CSULB's first qualification since 2005. Under his leadership, Beach Forensics has received multiple awards, including the 2019 Desiree Odekirk Outstanding Service Award from the Cross-Examination Debate Association, the 2019 and 2020 Volunteer Service Award from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League, and the 2020 National Public Debate Award from CEDA. Eisenstadt's mission is to grow and sustain a full-service intercollegiate forensics program, premised on community building, access, and connecting the practices of argumentation and advocacy to public life. Generally speaking, Eisenstadt's scholarly interests lie in the areas of public argumentation, political campaign debates, and the rhetorical form of social movement. Overall, with the help of the rest of an amazing coaching staff and the hard work of the team's outstanding students, Eisenstadt hopes that Beach Forensics will consistently be one of the most competitive speech and debate programs in America. New episodes every Wednesday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nancy Gamble brings people together. She uses her connective superpowers for good as the founder and CEO of Hire Profile Inc., a certified woman-owned business. This former California girl got her Marketing degree from CSU Long Beach, then worked in Los Angeles, London, and Atlanta where she lead the Creating Staffing Team at Aquent. Strong […] The post GWBC Radio: Nancy Gamble with Hire Profile appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Genevieve Artadi is a musician best known as the lead vocalist for LA-based groups KNOWER and Pollyn and her own solo project. She received her Bachelors in Jazz Studies at California State University (CSU) Northridge and did post-graduate studies at CSU Long Beach. She has toured the world and collaborated with many musicians. She speaks about how she is doing in the midst of not being able to tour and play out and staying positive.

The mid-90's produced a crowded field chock full of brilliant rap records. With debuts from Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jay-Z, artists really needed to bring their A-game if they were going to try and stand out. Mobb Deep could have easily been lost in the ether, especially given the mixed reception towards their debut album, Juvenile Hell. Instead, like so many of the artists we've covered in The Opus -- Miles Davis, Simon & Garfunkel, Ozzy Osbourne, the list goes on -- Mobb Deep leaned on that failure to chase their own success. Because without the bitterness of defeat, Prodigy & Havoc may have never been driven to evolve into the powerhouse that created The Infamous. Join host Andy Bothwell as he speaks with Havoc and Executive Producer/A&R's Matt Life about the setbacks the duo faced and how they overcame them. We'll also hear from CSU-Long Beach professor and music journalist Oliver Wang about the story behind the song that changed it all for Mobb Deep, in addition to Evidence of Dilated Peoples and both Slug and Ant of Atmosphere on what sets The Infamous apart from the other titans of the genre.

Nathan’s Kingdom is a dark fantasy, coming-of-age drama about a young autistic man (Nathan) struggling to survive life’s hardships with his teenage opiate-addicted sister (Laura). When Social Services threatens to upend their lives, Nathan flees and takes his sister on a dangerous, other-worldly journey fraught with monsters, mythical wars and underground civilizations — in the hopes of finding a kingdom with the potential to transform both their lives forever. nathanskingdom.com Olicer Muñoz- - A proud bilingual (Spanish) and Orange County (CA) native, Olicer Muñoz earned his M.F.A. in directing from the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI) in Los Angeles. With 15 years professional Filmmaking experience and through his recent narrative feature film – Nathan’s Kingdom, Olicer is empowering diverse audiences around the world. Currently, Olicer is developing and directing high-concept, unlikely hero, Sci-Fi / Fantasy storylines, and is integrating cutting edge CGI. Emily Beach- - Known for her films, Between the Miles, The Strangeness You Feel and The Bus Ride, Emily Beach has been making movies since 2006. She received a B.A. in Communication Studies from CSU Long Beach. Thereafter, she immersed herself into the local indie film community and interned at Filmmakers Alliance. It became the formative foundation of her career as a filmmaker. She went on to produce several award-winning ?lms that have screened at film festivals all over the world. Emily’s entrepreneurial frame of mind and collaborative attitude led her to be a successful independent film producer dedicated to making authentically original cinema. Madison Ford- - Madison Ford is a storyteller. As a professional actor and writer, she has mastered page and screen in an effort to learn more about humanity. Ford was raised in a small town on the outskirts of the Dallas/Fort-Worth airport. Her first book was entitled "Kitty's First Trip", published by her 4th grade class. It follows an inexperienced flyer of the feline variety as she navigates travel during the holiday season. She still thinks it could use a few edits. During her acting career, Ford has trained with Terry Schreiber, Cathryn Sullivan, and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, among other esteemed studios. Her performance history includes work in film, television, radio, theater, voice-over, and stand-up comedy. Her most recent film project, "Nathan's Kingdom," received "The Heart of the Festival" award at the Sedona International Film Festival. She is represented by Red Letter Entertainment. Jacob Lince- - Jacob was diagnosed with high-functioning autism when he was 3 years old and with the help of a lot of people, including the Culver City school system, he graduated from high school and is currently attending WLA College while pursuing his acting career. Jacob joined the Performing Arts Studio West (PASW) in Inglewood, which provides an environment where adults with developmental disabilities participate in a performing arts curriculum. It was here that he was discovered by Olicer Muñoz, the writer/director of Nathan’s Kingdom.

In episode 11 of the KIPS Personal Trainer Application Podcast we have guest Dr. Jan Schroeder. Dr. Schroeder is a veteran of the fitness industry haven spoken at countless health & fitness conferences, taught group exercise for 20+ years and is the department chair for the fitness track at California State University Long Beach. Throughout this episode Dr. Schroeder shares her tips for those wanting to teach group exercise, and shares what has been useful for those wanting to stream a group exercise workout. Learn more about KIPS - https://kipsonline.org/ Lear more about the Fitness Track at CSU Long Beach - https://web.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/kin/degree_options/Fitness.htm

In today's episode we invite our dear friend Jen Powers the founder of Soultrition on to discuss intuitive eating, mindful eating, and the non-dieting approach to health and weight management.  Jen is a Yoga Teacher, Reiki Healer, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.  She received her Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition from UC Berkeley and Master's Degree in Nutrition from CSU Long Beach. Jen's passion is to help people heal their relationship with food and their body. "I believe everyone is capable of finding freedom in their own skin and it is my passion and mission to help them find their way." ✨ Jen Powers Check out the book Jen recommends on Intuitive eating- https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-Revolutionary-Program-Works/dp/0312321236 Find out more about Jen's offerings HERE Follow Jen on IG @soul.trition   Join our email list and get a FREE distance Reiki Healing guided meditation HERE   Connect with us IG @spiritmadeusdoit FB-Spirit Made Us Do It FB secret group Pinterest   More about Spirit Made Us Do it and our upcoming trainings and workshops  HERE Sponsorship and collaboration Requests HERE  

Suzi looks at the likely impact of Qassem Soleimani's assassination for both Iran and Iraq. Juan Cole of "Informed Comment" examines the decision by Donald Trump to launch the strike that killed Iranian general Soleimani, escalating the stand-off with Iran to a new level of violence that could trigger a much broader and more lethal direct conflict. We get Cole's views on the ramifications for US-Iranian relations, the domestic considerations for each regime, and the wider implications at home and in the Middle East. Suzi then talks to Yousef Baker of CSU Long Beach, who writes about the Iraqi protest movement. He says the American attacks and assassination of Soleimani has not just fanned the escalating regional conflict — it deals a death blow to the Iraqi protests. Iraqis have been pushed into the eye of the storm and every Iraqi political force now has to pick a side, with deadly consequences. The United States has made Iraq into its battlefield once again, making this escalation the most consequential action in Iraq since 2003. We get Baker's analysis and perspective.

Carly Gilleland fell in love with video production after she was introduced to film and editing at Arcadia High School (yes, here in Arizona!) Carly has always loved telling stories and after she realized the impact that media and videos can make on society she became passionate about contributing to the "media library" by producing feel- good stories. Carly grew up in Arizona and then moved to California to attend CSU Long Beach where she graduated with a degree in Film and a minor in Journalism and Marketing. Carly then moved back to Arizona and began to do freelance work for local businesses and her friends weddings. She finally launched The Good Vibe Media in 2017. The Good Vibe Media is a video production company that specializes in weddings, events, and brand videos. Carly prides herself and her team on being mostly female which provides a different perspective behind the lens and makes them stand out from other production companies. To learn more about Carly and The Good Vibe Media team visit their website at thegoodvibemedia.com or shoot them an email to inquire about your next event at hello@thegoodbivemedia.com and be sure to follow them on Facebook and IG @thegoodvibemedia Please Like, Subscribe, and Comment below! #videoproduction #stroytelling #video #media #film #editing #stories #feelgoodstories #goodvibes #vibes #TheGoodVibeMedia #weddings #events #branding #arizona #success #podcast #InspirationwithGrulerNation #inspire #gruler #inspiration #GrulerNation #GrulerNationPodcast #gnp #arizonapodcast #scottsdale #yesphx #phx The Gruler Nation Podcast is a show that focuses on conversations with interesting "Level 10" people passionate about changing the world with their work, relationships and ideas. The show is hosted by Robert Gruler, an attorney and founding partner of the R&R Law Group, a criminal defense law firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona focused on helping good people charged with crimes move forward with their lives. Interested in being on the show or have a guest recommendation? Email Robert directly at robert@rrlawaz.com or visit www.robgruler.com for more information. Support the show (https://www.ericshouse.org/donate/)

Jasmine McLeod, a.k.a The Rainbow of Death, is known for her hair and pens of color. Many think that her wild ballots are color-coded but they are actually a reflection of her eccentric personality: random, honest, and vibrant. Jasmine McLeod competed for CSU Long Beach where she won two national titles in DI and Prose in addition to numerous other national awards. She now coaches for the Mt. San Antonio College forensics team. Jasmine has coached numerous national and state champions in multiple events. At the end of the day, her students continue to believe that she once walked the fiery path to the netherworlds and is the grand master supreme of hell.  • In this episode, Robert and Jasmine discuss the how race, hair, and when (not) to wear a white suit.  Listen for free through Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Overcast, Podbean, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Our connection with our parents - or the lack thereof - is a source of tension for many Asian Americans. This week, Dr. Barbara W. Kim (Vice Chair of Asian American Studies, CSU Long Beach), joins Jessica to discuss the challenges of relating to our parents. Why it is so difficult? How can we pursue healing? And what words of experience would she offer listeners who are having a hard time with their own parents?

Sean Gray started theatre like so many people, as an actor!  At Orange Coast College he took classes in everything from directing to designing to producing.  It was here he learned he liked to be more in control.  After a few years he transferred to CSU Fullerton but found it to not be a good fit, then back to OCC, then finally to CSU Long Beach.  Here is where he found what he wanted in education.  After graduation he called up an old friend from OCC, Andrew Vonderschmitt, and said "I'm bored, got anything for me to do?"  As it happened, Andrew was at the Long Beach Playhouse and they needed a prop master.  Jump ahead 11 years, Sean is now the Producing Artistic Director!   For more information about the Long Beach Playhouse, visit www.lbplayhouse.org    Attribution: ----more---- Logo: Ritzy Remix font by Nick Curtis - www.nicksfonts.com Music and Soundcello_tuning by flcellogrl / Licence: CC BY 3.0freesound.org/people/flcellogrl/sounds/195138/ Flute Play C - 08 by cms4f / Licence: CC0 1.0freesound.org/people/cms4f/sounds/159123/ "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licence: CC BY 3.0 LicensesCC BY 3.0 - creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/CC0 1.0 - http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/  

Literary Mama believes that all mothers have a story worth sharing and honors the many faces of motherhood by publishing work that celebrates the journey as well as the job. Felicity Landa earned her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and Literature from CSU Long Beach in 2013, where she was awarded the Horn scholarship for her novel. She is currently an MFA student in Fiction and Screenwriting at UC Riverside Palm Desert. She serves as fiction editor for Literary Mama and nonfiction editor for The Coachella Review. She spends her time reading, writing, editing, and raising her daughter, in Santa Barbara, California, where she lives with her family.

Literary Mama believes that all mothers have a story worth sharing and honors the many faces of motherhood by publishing work that celebrates the journey as well as the job. Felicity Landa earned her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and Literature from CSU Long Beach in 2013, where she was awarded the Horn scholarship for her novel. She is currently an MFA student in Fiction and Screenwriting at UC Riverside Palm Desert. She serves as fiction editor for Literary Mama and nonfiction editor for The Coachella Review. She spends her time reading, writing, editing, and raising her daughter, in Santa Barbara, California, where she lives with her family.

In episode three, I talk to San Francisco-based artist Lisa Jonas Taylor, who works by day in the field of art and design higher education. Lisa’s studio practice is grounded in various mediums, primarily painting, sculpture, and installation, as well as project-based collaborative work. Her work has been exhibited at Good Mother Gallery and City Limits Gallery, Oakland; Studio 110 Projects, Sausalito; Southern Exposure, Bass & Reiner Gallery, and the Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco; Berkeley Museum of Art and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley; Shoshana Wayne Gallery, Santa Monica; among others. Collaborative work includes a performance by New York based artist Phoebe Osborne, God Sees Everything, part of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s Fertile Ground at the Oakland Museum of California. She received her MFA from California College of the Arts and her BFA from CSU Long Beach. Links: For more information about Lisa and her work, please visit her website and Instagram. As always, podcast music is provided by Mr. Neat Beats.

In this episode, host, Celeste Rains-Turk has an in depth conversation with Kasha Rusch, an IFBB pro from Southern California, who has been competing for 3 years, earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies from CSU Long Beach, who is getting married this year and is looking forward to her journey as an ifbb pro after earning her pro card at USA's this past year! Tune in to hear Kasha discuss her full process for hormonal health, how she used bodybuilding to overcome her anxiety and uncontrollable life, what inspired her to compete and how taking time off led her to discover the importance of body positivity and acceptance at all stages. She shares exactly how she trained to do a total body recomp, despite her approach being VERY different from other bikini competitors. Kasha vulnerably discusses her father's death and how she pushed through this time and was able to step on stage and earn her pro card against the odds. She also shares the feedback she has received, why she is taking a break, how it is beneficial to do so, and how to fall in love with the process. Kasha even discusses how she landed sponsorships without a ton of followers, what her big goals are, and the mark she wants to leave on competing. I hope you love listening to this episode as much as we loved making it for you! ​To Connect with Kasha and let her know how much you LOVED this episode, please visit: ​https://www.instagram.com/kashamadisonfit_/ To Become a Patron and Support the Making of this Show, New Ideas, and Special Perks, please visit: ​https://patreon.com/celestialfitpatreon.com/celestialfit

Yamaha Corporation of America Percussion Product Manager Dave Gerhart stops by to talk about his current workload (01:40), his daily duties at Yamaha and conference travel responsibility (20:10), growing up in northern California (40:25), going to CSU – Long Beach (where he is currently a Lecturer in Percussion) for his undergrad and master’s and his steel band experience (01:01:55), and spending time with the Random-Ass Questions (01:18:50).Finishing with a rave on The Jazz Ambassadors (01:41:35).Links:Dave Gerhart's homepageDave Gerhart's CSU - Long Beach pageDrumchattr podcastMike MainieriJauvon GilliamMichael CarneyH. Robert ReynoldsJoshua SimondsTroy WollwageNCPPMusic for All Summer CampMichael McIntoshThad AndersonJohn KilkennyTom AungstNAMMYamaha Impact DrumsYM-6100YX-230James Worthy"The Catch"Kobe Bryant's 60-point final gameHuey Lewis and the NewsChris WabichSteely Pan"Aja" - Steely Dan"French Suite" - William Kraft"Concertino" - Paul Creston"Music of the Day" - Bill Molenhof"Children's Songs" - Chick CoreaMarimba Concerto No. 1 - Ney Rosauro"Coffee Street" - Andy Narell"Northern Lights" - Eric EwazenIMSLPSteven Schick"Zyklus" - Karlheinz StockhausenJohn TafoyaTony CironeJoe GramleyMark Madsen dancingDavid Collier"Smooth Criminal" - Michael Jackson"Another Part of Me" - Michael JacksonWTF with Marc MaronRevisionist HistoryAnother RoundFreakonomicsCode SwitchThe Axe FilesWhy is This Happening?Ezra Klein PodcastMacBreakThis Week in GoogleKatie Couric PodcastHere's the ThingThe TurnaroundSeth Godin's Startup SchoolReWorkHow I Built ThisShantaram - David Gregory RobertsThe Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern11/22/63 - Stephen KingBruce CarverRaves:The Jazz Ambassadors trailer 

Good day, all! This week, Ryan and Alex try the delightful Brass Jar by Verdugo West Brewing. Verdugo West Brewery was launched in 2016 by Brewmaster Chris Walowski. Chris carries many years of brewing experience with him, including work with the notable brewery, Smog City, in Torrance, CA. Chris also has a Master of Science Degree in Biochem from CSU Long Beach, which has only helped develop his brewing knowledge even further. Brass Jar has aromas of dank hops with flavors of caramel, toffee, and flan all coming in the forefront, finishing with a dry, hoppy bitterness. This week on FDB - we invent the first ever Peanut Bar, wonder what it would be like to trade places with a horse, congratulate an Ohio bus driver, and more! Now please kick back, and enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer. To support this Burbank brewery and find out more about their other beers, visit: www.verdugowestbrewing.com BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK EVENT: Nuclear Free Strong Beer Fest WHERE: Triple Rock Brewing in Berkeley, CA WHEN: Friday, May 25, 2018 at 4pm WHAT: Triple Rock Brewing in Berkeley, CA is hosting the second annual Nuclear Free Strong Beer Festival on May 26th, starting at 4pm! They'll be featuring some of the rarest and coolest BIG beers from 15+ local breweries until the wee hours of the night. This celebration of strong and rare brews is all about hoppy, boozy, sticky, dank, sour and everything in between. Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode! Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support: www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer CREDITS Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer Ryan Roope - Executive Producer Episode Written By - Jared Brody

Redefining Stretching with Jules Mitchell   Jules Mitchell is “a student for life”. She is a massage therapist, yoga teacher and educator. She holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Biomechanics from CSU Long Beach and teaches numerous workshops that combine the tradition of yoga (asana and pranayama) with her knowledge of biomechanics to educate teachers in a fun digestible way.   Jules practiced yoga for many years and at a certain point in her life felt the need to teach. The teacher training brought up so many questions for Jules that she says weren't satisfactorily answered and realized she would have to turn to academics to answer them.   Jules came to realize and accept that there will always be a lot of questions that are unknown and one will always be learning. She tells her students at the beginning of her workshops that if they don't leave there with more questions then she hasn't done her job. Jules wants to impress upon yoga teachers the need to question more, the importance of scientific literacy, critical thinking and curiosity.   Shannon and Jules talk about how there are no bad poses, the importance of cueing (talking less and listening more), and questioning how poses are taught. Jules gives us an excellent example by discussing whether you keep your legs straight or bend them when performing a forward fold. Her explanation using scientific research illustrates the importance of science-informed teaching and the benefit of reading studies in a field that is ever-evolving.   Jules wants to help inform you to make your own choices as a yoga teacher, not to overwhelm you. She is working on an upcoming book tentatively titled Yoga Biomechanics: Redefining Stretching which moves far beyond what is generally understood about stretching. She explains the mechanical properties of connective tissue, the material science, the composition and architecture of tissue and emerging ideas and research along with yoga sequences. She hoping to release this information-packed book in 2018. 8:05 Jules' yoga teacher journey   10:15 An example of a question that Jules had that wasn't answered satisfactorily in yoga teacher training   13:25 How Jules went outside the yoga teacher training for answers, but then brought information back to the yoga world   14:55 Jules' thoughts on stretching, range of motion and flexibility   17:15 Passive stretching, load and strengthening “strengthen to lengthen”   19:05 What does this look like for Jules as a yoga teacher?   “co-contraction” not so much focus on contracting some and relaxing others, how the muscles work together and how we don't need to work so hard to isolate them hopefully introducing adaptation   20:15 Restorative yoga and how it affects the tissues at a cellular level   22:25 How Jules uses research and at the same time works hard to avoid making huge assumptions   27:55 Language and cues that Jules uses now with more information- ask open-ended questions like ”How does it feel when your hand goes there?”  How can we help people explore movement instead of making them afraid of it- say less, observe and let your students teach you.   30:20 Forward folds and hamstrings   Article:  To Bend or Not to Bend (the Knees in a Forward Fold) by Jules Mitchell   33:05 Poses cannot be categorized as safe and not safe   36:40 How can we cue to enable students to pose the body as robust   39:10 What Jules feels is missing from yoga teacher training and importance of reading research studies using critical thinking   41:15 Social media and the pull Jules feels to answer questions there   42:50 Jules' upcoming book: Yoga Biomechanics: Redefining Stretching   47:25 How to contact Jules   49:15 Shannon's closing thoughts   Links   Jules Mitchell's Website   Book: Yoga Biomechanics: Redefining Stretching by Jules Mitchell in 2018   Article:  To Bend or Not to Bend (the Knees in a Forward Fold) by Jules Mitchell   Article: Question Everything by Jules Mitchell   Jules Mitchell's Workshop Schedule   Jules Mitchell's Online Education   Jules Mitchell's Online Classes on Udaya.com   Online Course: Biomechanics of Yoga and Asana: Biomechanics, Posture & Performance with Jules Mitchell   Free Youtube Videos with Jules Mitchell The Connected Teacher Facebook Group   Follow The Connected Teacher on Youtube   Book a Consultation Call with Shannon   Mama Nurture Teacher Training (RPYT) Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity

Dedan Brozino represents how truly community development can continue the legacy of a rich college football tradition. As executive director of Pasadena's Rose Bowl, Brozino focuses on stadium upgrades within the historical confines, including ways to build support through various civic and philanthropic initiatives. Brozino talks about his past roles at CSU Long Beach as a Sr. Associate Athletic Director, and the differences between serving on a college campus to now selling a college football venue. Twitter: @DedanBrozino

This is a preview of the third episode of Pop, Race, & the '60s, a Slate Academy series. To hear the the full episode, sign up for Slate Plus at slate.com/popacademy. The Beatles' "Money (That's What I Want)" (1963) and Stevie Wonder's "We Can Work It Out" (1960): In this episode, Slate pop critic Jack Hamilton talks to Oliver Wang, associate professor of sociology at CSU-Long Beach, and pop-charts expert Chris Molanphy about the trans-Atlantic relationship between the Beatles and Berry Gordy's Motown empire. The Beatles included three Motown covers on their second album, and plenty of Motown artists returned the favor. What do these covers tell us about the relationship between black pop and the British invasion? What really happened between Elvis joining the Army and the Beatles arriving in the U.S.? And do we live in the Beatles' world, or Motown's?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Lamson, Drummer / Recording Artist / Music Producer & Director / Clinician With countless recordings and performances to his credit, Mark Lamson is highly sought after for his integrity, experience, and expertise in a broad range of musical styles. While Mark's repertoire includes R&B, rock, latin jazz, New Orleans brass band, funk, country and hip hop, his true mastery and passion lies in fusing the popular and traditional music of Brazil and Cuba with modern American and Latin American styles. One of Mark's greatest achievements to date has been the creation, recording and performance of Bata Ketu with San Francisco musician, Michael Spiro. Conceived as a fusion and interplay of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian folkloric music, Mark and Michael produced the CD in 1996, and it is hailed around the world as being a landmark recording. It is registered with the Smithsonian Institute and has received funding from the Rockefeller Institute.Mark is the Director, Manager and lead percussionist for SOL e MAR, a dynamic Brazilian/Latin and Caribbean music and events collective which he co-founded in 1985. Mark has performed with Sergio Mendes and The Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. He has also played with Harry Belafonte, opened for Ivan Lins and The Neville Brothers, and has performed at numerous jazz, Carnaval, and street festivals including San Diego Street Scene, San Francisco's Carnaval, the Stanford Jazz Festival, and the Mardi Gras Ball at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. As a Production co-ordinator, Mark has been contracted by numerous Fortune 500 clients to plan and produce large scale events with up to 10,000 in attendance. Mark is considered a key go-to person for quality entertainment by San Diego's top event planners. Mark is recognized around the globe for his abilities as an educator and workshop clinician.In addition to serving for twenty years as an adjunct faculty member at San Diego State University, Mark has served for sixteen years as a faculty member for the prestigious California Brazil Camp. Mark most recently served in the capacity of adjunct faculty in the World Music department at Santa Clara University in San Jose, CA and in the past, has been on the adjunct faculty for CSU Long Beach, Palomar College and has been a guest lecturer and conducted clinics at UCSD, UCLA, Portland State University, Wisconsin State University, Lawrence University, Tulane University, Arizona State University, Univeristy of Arizona, UC San Marcos and has conducted numerous International workshops. In 2013, Mark was commissioned by the U.S. State Department to conduct an Artist in Residency in Monterey, Mexico.Show Notes:Marklamson.comSol e MarHiatus KaiyoteSertanejoBata Ketu on CD BabyHermanos HarangosTrancoso beachSamba School: Vila IsabelSamba School: SalgueiroSponsored by GoSamba.net! Sponsored by GoSamba.net Your source of caixas, chocalhos, repiniques, surdos, straps, tamborims, tamborim sticks all imported from Brazil!

Khateebah Zahra Billoo delivers the 7th khutbah for The Women's Mosque of America on July 24th, 2015. In her sermon, Zahra talks about how we as individuals in the Muslim community should stand up for ourselves and our communities to challenge injustice in our daily lives and the world around us. Bio: As the Executive Director of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) San Francisco Bay Area, Zahra Billoo strives to promote justice and mutual understanding. Zahra joined CAIR-SFBA in 2009, and immediately embraced her roles as community organizer and civil rights advocate. She frequently provides trainings at mosques and universities as part of CAIR's efforts to empower the community, while building bridges with allies on civil rights issues. Zahra also represents victims of discrimination and advocates for policy changes that uphold civil rights for all. A 2014 recipient of the National Lawyers Guild SF Bay Area Chapter's Unsung Hero Award and a 2013 recipient of the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California's Trailblazer Award, Zahra came to CAIR with a background in employment and labor rights advocacy. In college, she worked with the California Faculty Association on issues including faculty salaries and the defunding of public higher education. In law school, she was awarded the Peggy Browning Fund Fellowship to work on the National Employment Law Project. Zahra graduated Cum Laude from CSU Long Beach with degrees in Human Resources Management and Political Science. She earned her J.D. from UC Hastings College of Law, and was admitted to the California Bar in 2009.

Colin Marshall talks with Oliver Wang, a DJ, an associate professor of sociology at CSU Long Beach, and also a former producer of the Los Angeles Review of Books podcast. He's a writer on topics from Asian American hip-hop, retro soul music, the critical geography of the Kogi truck, and the nature of Universal CityWalk, and his new book is Legions of Boom: Filipino American Mobile DJ Crews in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Alphas of CSU Long Beach invited us to come and host a discussion about how hip-hop influences our culture today. We put the microphone in the middle of the room and recorded this dialogue as students from the campus shared their opinions about how they see view hip-hop today. Milan was on via Skype, and enjoyed scaring people that weren't aware he could see them and that his voice would be heard throughout the room. A few laughs and some really good dialogue on this one. Exactly what we want for this podcast. A big shout out to the Alphas for putting on this event and a huge thank you to everybody that attended and shared during the event. Remember to join the Facebook page and to subscribe, comment, and share with a friend!

Colin Marshall sits down in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo with Dan Kuramoto, founding member of the band Hiroshima who have now played for 40 years and recently released their 19th album, J-Town Beat. They discuss what he sees around him in the Little Tokyo in transition today as opposed to the one he grew up in 40 years ago; what it means to play "Los Angeles music" in this multi-ethnic city; how the band's koto player June Kuramoto learned her classical instrument while growing up in a Los Angeles black ghetto; the question of whether you can build a modern, western band around the koto, which Hiroshima has always tried to answer; how musical traditions with deeper roots cooperate better together; making their musical mixtures work as, in microcosm, making America work; making the still mutable Los Angeles work as, in microcosm, making America work; his time as an Asian-American Studies department chair at CSU Long Beach, and what he found out about Japanese-Americans there; music as a "way of healing" from the self-hate he once took from the media; his lunch with Ridley Scott and Hans Zimmer; how it felt to become part of a group considered "the bad guys" again in the 1980s, just as Hiroshima really took off; the band's first trip to Japan, and the visceral feelings it brought about; the universality of craft as an integral part of Japanese identity; the difficulties companies have had categorizing Hiroshima, and the  special problems of the "smooth jazz" label; his lack of desire to play music for secretaries who just need their afternoons to pass more quickly; how they honed their chops in the Los Angeles black communities, and how black radio gave them their first big push; and the composition and meaning of the striking cover of their second album, Odori.

Tom Larkin is the co-founder and CEO of Social Rebate. Tom was previously Principal, Portfolio Manager for Transamerica Investment Management. Prior to starting Social Rebate, Tom was the youngest partner at Transamerica, earning the Principal designation at 26. During his career, he has examined, modeled, and invested in several thousand companies. Tom co-managed two top-performing small cap portfolios, and was the lead analyst for over a third of the economic sectors covered in the company. He has been involved with entrepreneurial pursuits for the last 6 years. he graduated from Duke University with a BA in Economics in 2003Ben Stewart is the co-founder and CTO of Social Rebate. Ben has an extensive background in web development and design for several large-scale e-commerce focused companies. Ben began his career as Director of Development for Out of Pocket Films at Sony Pictures before transitioning to his tenure at DDC Internet. As the Head of Creative Media and Web Development for DDC Internet, Ben managed and oversaw the creation of a number of sites focused in cosmetic surgery and medical devices while also coordinating all video production and marketing campaigns. He is originally from Atlanta and studied Film and English at CSU Long Beach.John Cochran is Chief Executive Officer of Ole Smoky where he brings extensive experience in the beverage business. John comes to Ole Smoky from AquaHydrate Inc., where he was CEO and a member of its Board of Directors for the past sixteen months. Before being named CEO of the Southern California-based water brand in January 2012, Mr. Cochran was CEO of the Pabst Brewing Company, the largest American owned beer company in the United States. In his capacity as CEO, Mr. Cochran oversaw the 30+ brands in the Pabst Brewing Company portfolio including Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lone Star, Colt 45, and Old Milwaukee.

The Cambridge Companion to the Literature of Los Angeles (Cambridge University Press) Editor Kevin McNamara and contributors William Mohr, Scott Bryson, and Eric Avila will read from their selected pieces in this great new anthology of local literature! William Alexander McClung and Mark Shiel, who were originally scheduled to appear, will be unable to make it. Kevin McNamara writes on cities and their cultures.  A professor of literature and American studies at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, he received his Ph.D. from UC Irvine and has also taught in Turkey and the Czech Republic. William Mohr is a poet who teaches literature and creative writing at CSU Long Beach. His longstanding project, Backlit Renaissance: Los Angeles Poets during the Cold War will be published by the University of Iowa Press in early 2011. (Photo of William Mohr by Linda Fry.) Scott Bryson is a professor of English at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles. He is the author of The West Side of Any Mountain: Place, Space, and Ecopoetry (University of Iowa Press, 2005) and has edited several collections of literary criticism. His current scholarship focuses on urban theory and culture, primarily as it relates to the phenomenon of Los Angeles literature. Eric Avila is the author of Popular Culture in the Age of White Flight: Fear and Fantasy in Suburban Los Angeles (University of California Press, (2004) and is currently working on second book project that considers the cultural history of urban highway construction in postwar America. He is a professor of History, Chicano Studies and Urban Planning at UCLA. THIS EVENT WAS RECORDED LIVE AT SKYLIGHT BOOKS JUNE 24, 2010.