Podcasts about Dillard

Marc Cox talks with Michael Staenberg about the full-scale transformation of Chesterfield Mall. Staenberg outlines the project's phases, including the complete demolition and 95% material recycling, the creative reuse of the Macy's and Dillard's buildings, and plans for retail, office, and residential spaces. He also shares details about the artistic vision behind 30 new public art pieces, roundabouts, and a park-like layout. Staenberg highlights the success of The District and The Factory, with over 250,000 visitors in one month and 173 concerts in 2024. He discusses how the redevelopment avoids competition with existing developments while partnering with local government for long-term impact.

News anchors Esther Dillard and Doug Davis join Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward on today's podcast to discus this week's major stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last weekend, Dillard University hosted a memorial service to honor the lives of 19 Black New Orleanians, whose skulls were unlawfully taken to Leipzig, Germany in the 1880s. The memorial also drew attention to the history of racist pseudoscience in an effort of repatriation alongside the University of Leipzig. Dr. Eva Baham, retired Dillard University professor and chair of Dillard's Cultural Repatriation Committee, helped lead the patriation efforts working with the University of Leipzig, and joins us for more on this story.It's a big week for baseball in Louisiana. On Saturday, the LSU Tigers will play their first game of the Super Regionals in Baton Rouge. But last Friday, LSU Shreveport Pilots made history when they became the first college baseball team ever to win every game of their season. The Pilots went 59-0, capping off their perfect season by winning the NAIA championship and giving their school their first national title in any sport. Head baseball coach Brad Neffendorf joins us to discuss the thrilling end to a historic season. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.Today's Guest: Kevin Dillard, Owner, LifeCare Medical Transports

On a warm summer's evening in 1921, Dr. Richard Brumfield loaded about a dozen sticks of dynamite into his snazzy red convertible and left Roseburg, headed for handyman Dennis Russell's tiny shack in the hills near Dillard. Dr. Brumfield had hired Russell to blast out some stumps from around a rural farm property he owned. At least, that's what he'd told Russell when he hired him. But, as it turned out, he was lying about that. What Brumfield really wanted to hire Russell for was to impersonate a corpse. His corpse.... (Roseburg, Douglas County; 1920s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/20-06a.brumfield-murdering-dentist-mystery-part1of2.html)

Step into the shadows of Lilian Place, the oldest—and most haunted—house in Daytona Beach. Built in 1884, this Victorian landmark is more than just a museum—it's a dwelling for the dead. Behind its creaking doors and flickering lights are whispers of tragedy, mystery, and spirits that refuse to move on. Locals speak of Lucy, a woman in white who drifts silently through the halls. Children's laughter echoes when no children are present. Doors open on their own. Lights turn on without reason. And in one bedroom, visitors have reported seeing a man resembling writer Stephen Crane, who once recovered there after a near-fatal shipwreck—perhaps he left more behind than just a story. Is Lilian Place a historic treasure, or a gathering place for the dead? Join us as we uncover the eerie past—and restless present—of Daytona's most infamous haunted home. Today on the Grave Talks, The Ghosts of Lilian Place, a conversation with John Dillard, president of the Heritage Preservation Trust. This is Part Two of our conversation. For more information, search Lilian Place on Facebook or go to lilianplacehc.org. If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

Step into the shadows of Lilian Place, the oldest—and most haunted—house in Daytona Beach. Built in 1884, this Victorian landmark is more than just a museum—it's a dwelling for the dead. Behind its creaking doors and flickering lights are whispers of tragedy, mystery, and spirits that refuse to move on. Locals speak of Lucy, a woman in white who drifts silently through the halls. Children's laughter echoes when no children are present. Doors open on their own. Lights turn on without reason. And in one bedroom, visitors have reported seeing a man resembling writer Stephen Crane, who once recovered there after a near-fatal shipwreck—perhaps he left more behind than just a story. Is Lilian Place a historic treasure, or a gathering place for the dead? Join us as we uncover the eerie past—and restless present—of Daytona's most infamous haunted home. Today on the Grave Talks, The Ghosts of Lilian Place, a conversation with John Dillard, president of the Heritage Preservation Trust. For more information, search Lilian Place on Facebook or go to lilianplacehc.org. If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

Welcome to #May #glory #declarevictory style. Where community meets reality and we do life FROM #victory not FOR it! We win if we dont quit! Join us daily, for #encouragement #inspiration #motivation and #lifeapplication #practical #tools to do life from the inside out! We #pray #process and #prepare to #lead #kingdom lives with #hope and #confidence #competence and #clarity that is #contageous! Call in daily #6AM #PST #8AM #CST #9AM #EST #7076050570 #joinus #morningshow #morningmotivation #breakfastofchampions #community #leadership #tspiritualgrowth #development #mindset #selfcontrol #discipleship#evangelism #focus #discipline  #sonship #friendship #repentance #surrender #thepowerofagreement#assuranceofsalvation #wisdom#kingdomcitizenship #practicingpresence #worship #sanctification #humility #transitions #covenant #firmfoundation #testimonytime

Struggling to find the right people—or to keep the good ones? You're not alone. In this episode of Millions Were Made, Jessica Marx sits down with Jen Dillard and Makena Finger Zannini, Co-Founders of Brick by Brick Collective, to share their proven systems for building high-performing teams, designing performance-based compensation, and leading with clarity.Whether you're hiring your first employee or scaling a team of 50+, you'll learn how to write effective job descriptions, create an onboarding process that drives results in the first 90 days, and implement leadership development strategies that boost retention and revenue. They also reveal their approach to incentive compensation plans, how to conduct value-aligned interviews, and what every founder needs to know before making their next hire.If you're a small business owner or CEO scaling to 7 or 8 figures, this conversation is your playbook for building a motivated team, creating an intentional culture, and leading like a visionary.Highlights:(01:00) Why most small business owners overlook leadership development(02:06) Scaling from solopreneur to 100+ team members(03:42) Hiring support without compromising profit margins(04:36) Why you must set high hiring standards early(06:44) The power of performance-based compensation plans(07:55) Stop writing job descriptions that combine 4 different roles(08:38) Corporate experience vs. small business agility(09:45) How to improve your interview process with test projects(11:45) Screening for emotional intelligence in sales roles(13:10) A proven 90-day onboarding process for employee success(16:01) Why new hires don't magically fix your business(17:25) Leveraging feedback from fresh team members(18:39) Creative incentive plans that increase employee motivation(22:39) Building a strong company culture—remote or in-person(24:24) Handling low team morale or underperformance(25:17) How to have tough conversations without fear or guilt(29:18) Making data-driven decisions when managing people(30:44) How personal wealth creates freedom and legacy impactConnect with Jessica:Instagram: @millionsweremade | @thejessicamarxWork with Jessica: Tailored PremierWebsite: Millions Were MadeConnect with Jen & Makena:Website https://www.brickbybrickcollective.com/Connect with Jen and Makena on Instagram: @jendillard and @makenafzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarythecfp/

Today I am joined by Mary Hollis Huddleston! Mary Hollis Huddleston is a lifestyle platform from tastemaker Mary Huddleston focused on modern entertaining and style. While Mary loves the tradition of Southern hospitality, you'll never find her cooking from scratch or crafting. Her motto is "Southern charm without lifting an arm.” She loves sourcing the very best sources for tabletop and finding new ways to easily entertain in style.Mary has also helped design and develop two curated collections for the Southern Living Collection at Dillard's. She is also an author. Mary's debut novel, Without a Hitch, released December 2021, and its sequel, Piece of Cake, in June 2023. She lives in Nashville with her two wonderful kids and amazing husband!In this episode, Mary and I talk about her fabulous career in event planning, how she started her company Please Be Seated, her two novels, and so much more! Mary's WebsiteMary's Instagram 

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Dana Dillard, Founder of Jack Fruit Leadership Institute, Author and SpeakerHow did Dana get started in her career? What led herto HR and Leadership? What does Dana share about ”doubt”?When did Dana “find her lane” in her career?How does Dana describe leadership?What does Dana share about her book Jack Fruit Leadership?What does Dana share about uniqueness and belonging?What does Dana share about psychological safety?What does Dana share about being transparent?What advice does Dana share to help others in theworkplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources:Favorite quote from Dana:“If you don't have a boss promoting you and being the president of your fan club, there's somebody out there who could be that.”“Leadership is someone who wakes up thinking about theirteam.”Connect with Dana on LinkedInVisit Dana's website to learn more about Jack FruitLeadershipLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce's books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books) Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Subscribe to Bruce's Blog “Move to Inspire” Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeGet relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

Dave Hondel sits down with, Rodney Dillard from the legendary bluegrass band The Dillards and his wife, acclaimed performer, Beverly Cotton Dillard. The duo performs to adoring audiences as the couple keeps the legacy of The Dillards alive. Gaining fame on The Andy Griffith Show, Rodney and the rest of the band was signed to a major label and influenced some of music's most iconic names, like Elton John, The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt just to name a few. Rodney is a two-time Grammy Award nominee and was inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall of Fame.

Welcome to #May #glory #declarevictory style. Where community meets reality and we do life FROM #victory not FOR it! We win if we dont quit! Join us daily, for #encouragement #inspiration #motivation and #lifeapplication #practical #tools to do life from the inside out! We #pray #process and #prepare to #lead #kingdom lives with #hope and #confidence #competence and #clarity that is #contageous! Call in daily #6AM #PST #8AM #CST #9AM #EST #7076050570 #joinus #morningshow #morningmotivation #breakfastofchampions #community #leadership #tspiritualgrowth #development #mindset #selfcontrol #discipleship#evangelism #focus #discipline  #sonship #friendship #repentance #surrender #thepowerofagreement#assuranceofsalvation #wisdom#kingdomcitizenship #practicingpresence #worship #sanctification #humility #transitions #covenant #firmfoundation #testimonytime

Send us a textIn this conversation, Yanik hosts Prof Dr. Heather K. Dillard and Prof. Dr. Terry Goodin to explore their newly published book Mindset for Success published by  @SolutionTree in 2025. The conversation emphasizes the need for empowerment through action and the transformative effects of their collaborative writing process. Trust and relationship-building are highlighted as essential components of effective educational environments. In this conversation, Terry Goodin and Heather Dillard explore the importance of building trust through vulnerability in educational settings, the integration of problem-based learning with professional learning communities (PLCs), and the significance of understanding student needs through storytelling. They discuss the role of clarity in educational leadership, the necessity of supportive leadership for sustaining PLC practices, and the challenges faced in collaborative writing. The conversation culminates in reflections on finding purpose and meaning in education, emphasizing the importance of connection and helping others.===Terry Goodin, EdD, is a professor of education at Middle Tennessee State University. He has both K–12 and higher education teaching experience, as well as 13 years of corporate experience in marketing.Heather K. Dillard, EdD, is an associate professor of education at Middle Tennessee State University. She has authored and coauthored book chapters, research articles, and magazine articles, primarily about Professional Learning Communities at Work®.===Mindset for Success published by Solution Tree Press in 2025:https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/mindset-for-success.htmlConnect with Dr. Goodin and Dr. Dillard here:https://x.com/HeatherKDillard===Make Your Life a Masterpiece! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collectionstheykm.comthe-ykm.comwhyknowledgematters.comprograms.the-ykm.comtheykm.comthe-ykm.comwhyknowledgematters.com#whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove #educationthe ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMattersSupport the show

In this video, we perform a stock analysis on 10 of the best dividend stocks that may be best to buy now in 2025. Super investors like Ted Weschler from Berkshire Hathaway have even bought some of these stocks. What are they? Ethan Allen Interiors (ETD), Oxford Industries (OXM), Energizer Holdings (ENR), TFS Financial Corporation (TFSL), Vail Resorts (MTN), Dillard's (DDS), Open Text (OTEX), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), Best Buy (BBY), and Tyson Foods (TSN).Want to support Global Value? https://www.interactivebrokers.com/mkt/?src=gvp1&url=%2Fen%2Fwhyib%2Foverview.phphttps://www.patreon.com/GlobalValueAre these the best growth stocks to buy now? Do "super investors" know something we don't? Find out in the video above!Thank you for watching. ❤️ Please support the channel by checking out our affiliates. All commissions are reinvested to improve the quality of videos!- TIKR is the website I use for financial data in my videos. Join me and 250,000+ investors worldwide by using TIKR in your investment analysis. Referral link - https://www.tikr.com/globalvalue- Check out Seeking Alpha Premium and score an exclusive 20% off plus a free 7 day trial! Affiliate link - https://www.sahg6dtr.com/H4BHRJ/R74QP/- Try Sharesight https://www.sharesight.com/globalvalue (remember you get 4 months free if you sign up for an annual subscription!)#dividendstocks #dividends #superinvestors #dividendstocks2025 #stockmarket2025 #stocks2025 #stockmarket #stocks #investing #valueinvesting #investor #invest #finance #valueinvestor #stockanalysis #fundamentalstockanalysis #topstocks2025 #beststocks2025 #beststockstobuynow #dividendstockstobuy #topdividendstockstobuynow #bestdividendstocks

Get instant access to 8 subscriber-only episodes: https://realestateteamos.com/subscribeThe JDRE Team was growing quickly in the relatively small and highly competitive market of Hood River, Oregon.But when their Director of Operations and Marketing Manager separated from the organization, team leader Jen Dillard found herself back in a challenging, undesirable, and familiar spot - wearing all the hats and doing all the things, but none of them especially well.Jen shares the process of getting operations and marketing back on track, as well as how she started her business from scratch after moving to a town where she knew no one, how to work with an outsourced operations team, and how she landed an exclusive builder relationship she's servicing with her team.Watch or listen to this conversation with Jen for:- What is and isn't coachable about drive, hunger, and passion, plus questions to ask to close that gap- The path from property management and condo conversions in Seattle to starting over in a small market where she knew no one- Why co-owning a brokerage didn't work for her- Three specific things she did to build a business in a brand new market (including one that was “like a Seinfeld episode”)- How she started a team with an engaging coffee barista and when she finally added admin- The wrong way to hire staff and the pain it can create- Her options to rebuild operations after the departure of two key staff members- How she turned her operations solution into a business of its own- How communication, visibility, and strategy work when you outsource operations- Which systems and process were especially helpful to outsource- Two themes she's hearing from team leaders via coaching and networking- Why Hood River isn't as much a second-home market as it was when she arrived- How being “pleasantly persistent” landed her an exclusive relationship with a builder and how that opportunity plays out within her team- Advice for agents thinking about starting a team or joining a teamAt the end, hear about a “beautiful mess” and frivolous rewards. Also: “Go Hawks!”EOS conversation mentioned in this episode:- https://realestateteamos.com/episode/eos-principles-scale-faster-real-estate-harvey-yerginJen Dillard - http://instagram.com/jendillardReal Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com- https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos- https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/ Get instant access to 8 subscriber-only episodes: https://realestateteamos.com/subscribe

Coach Demitris Mincey Joins Larry Blustein as they talk about the offseason for Dillard Football

News anchors Esther Dillard and Doug Davis join Host Ramses Ja on today's podcast to discuss this week's major stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday yaps!!! Celsius event at Breakaway Dallas, the Sanctuary x Dillard's brunch, Carter's work trip, getting 15 speeding tickets, going to a stars game, and much more!!   Write In Style: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Po-xXACQPyiFYy4UP9ctxg7UAOh1bFoUnG65hAz5GRM/preview   Voice Memo Style: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17Fh8kd1Ym2GopGdEQOTI2LcSycTo3wwPJinMZO8RuUs/edit

Strong leadership shapes the future of finance, and Lauren Dillard, CFO of LiveRamp, knows exactly what it takes. In this conversation with Jack McCullough, she shares how her diverse career—from investor relations to marketing—has influenced her approach to financial strategy and team building. Lauren discusses how LiveRamp drives data connectivity and why a CFO's role goes beyond the numbers. She also reveals the key to fostering accountability, adapting to change, and making bold career moves. Don't miss this inside look at leadership, innovation, and the evolving world of finance. To book a demo with Planful, click here.

Episode Summary:B Girl Bonita, a professional dancer, choreographer, teacher, and studio owner from Phoenix, Arizona. Bonita shares her unique journey from a traditional dance studio kid to a prominent figure in the hip-hop dance world. Her career highlights include dancing with major artists like Jason Derulo, P. Diddy, and the Black Eyed Peas, as well as performing on popular shows such as Dancing with the Stars and American Idol.Throughout the episode, Bonita offers advice for aspiring dancers on staying true to themselves and developing a unique brand in the competitive dance world. She discusses the importance of versatility, mental preparation for competitions, and the value of community support.Menina and Bonita also explore the evolving landscape of hip-hop, from its roots in street culture to her role as head coach for Breaking in the Olympics, and the significance of using proper terminology like “breaking” instead of “breakdancing.” This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to build a long-term, fulfilling career in dance.Show Notes:(2:00) Introduction to B Girl Bonita and her dance career(6:30) Transition from studio training to hip-hop(10:00) Moving from Phoenix to LA and joining the hip-hop scene(14:30) Joining Rocksteady Crew and Beat Freaks(19:00) Head coach for Team USA's Breaking for Gold at the 2024 Olympics(23:00) Overcoming challenges and defining her style(27:00) The evolution of breaking and its Olympic journey(32:00) Building a dance brand: Balancing individuality and commercial work(36:00) Advice for aspiring dancers(40:30) Studio ownership: Challenges and rewards(45:00) Launching the Breaking curriculum app(50:00) Final thoughts on building a lasting dance careerBiography:Also known as, “Bgirl Bonita”, she has performed with artists such as: Jason Derulo, P. Diddy, Black Eyed Peas, Sean Kingston, Fergie, and Jamiroquai. She is also a member of three of the most legendary, world- famous and credible names in Hip-Hop dance: The Rock Steady Crew, The Groovaloos and The Beat Freaks. Bonita has also been featured on Disney's Shake It Up, Nickolodeon's Fresh Beat Band, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and MTV's Made.Additionally, she has performed in corporate events for NIKE, ADIDAS, Sketchers, Dillard's, Toshiba, Red Bull, AT&T and many more.Bonita has been an instrumental teacher for the Universal Dance Association for 15 years, helping establish their summer hip-hop choreography and adjudicating their national events. She adjudicates for Worlds, NDA National Events, Amp Dance Competition, and Hip-Hop International. She has worked with ICU and USASF helping establish their Hip-Hop curriculum for coaches and program development worldwide. Her distinctive dance choreography can be seen on collegiate, high school, and studio teams across the USA. Her knowledge and credibility in Hip-Hop have taken her to places such as Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, London, Montreal, Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico, Australia, Reunion Island, and Barcelona.Bonita is currently living in Phoenix, Arizona with her business partner and husband, Gabriel, raising their two dancing daughters, Amoriah and Valentina all while rigorously leading her business and living out her calling. Bonita is a successful female entrepreneur as the owner of a local dance studio in Phoenix, Arizona, The Studance Lab. With her expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, and overall culture implementation, The Studance Lab is one of the newest and fastest growing dance schools in the Valley. She is also the 2024 Paris Olympic Games head coach for Team USA, recognized as Breaking for Gold USA – the official breaking division of USA Dance, Inc.Connect on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/bgirlbonitahttps://www.facebook.com/BgirlBonitaApp:https://www.dancelevels.app/links/

In the latest episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with Phil Wahba, Senior Writer at Fortune, to explore the ever-evolving landscape of retail leadership, consumer behavior, and strategic transformations. Wahba reflects on more than a decade covering retail bankruptcies, leadership shifts, and innovation, highlighting that while consumer desires have remained relatively stable—good value, seamless experiences, and quality products—retailers often struggle to meet these expectations consistently.Wahba shares insights into how some of the biggest names in retail excel by focusing on core strengths. He points to Costco and Walmart as prime examples of companies that continue to thrive by relentlessly pursuing operational efficiency, value pricing, and consistent store execution. In contrast, many department stores have downsized or disappeared because, as Wahba puts it, they “chased the wrong rabbits”—pursuing short-term gains over long-term brand definition. Dillard's stands out by maintaining steady store counts and focusing on a solid merchandising strategy, proving that success hinges on knowing your customer and offering them a clear reason to shop.The conversation then shifts to Hudson's Bay and its recent struggles, which Wahba attributes to a lack of focus on fundamental retail principles and a greater emphasis on real estate extraction. He also touches on the broader implications of retail real estate vacancies, noting that large anchor-store spaces often require creative repurposing—whether converted into smaller retail footprints, medical clinics, or mixed-use developments.Looking ahead, Wahba anticipates a future where technology plays a more backstage role, with the spotlight on operational improvements such as inventory management, demand forecasting, and smoother omnichannel experiences. Shoppers do not seek flashy tech for its own sake; rather, they want frictionless pathways to purchase. The episode also explores how retailers like Foot Locker and Gap might engineer turnarounds under new leadership, taking cues from successful transformations at brands like Abercrombie & Fitch.Wahba underscores that retail “winners” will be those that evolve with shifting consumer expectations while staying true to foundational principles: consistently fair pricing, well-curated inventory, and reliable customer service. The conversation wraps up with a look at up-and-coming brands and international retailers—including Uniqlo—that could make bigger U.S. expansions in the coming years if they adapt carefully to the market's nuances.Whether you're watching for the next big turnaround or seeking to understand why some iconic names falter, this episode offers deep insights into the interplay of leadership, strategy, and consumer loyalty—critical elements shaping the future of modern retail. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

In this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, Jeff recaps his performance at Woodchuck's in Senatobia, while Derrick gives a rundown of Play Some Skynyrd at Neil's Music Room from their March 28th performance. Photos used in this episode from that performance is credit to Danny Day. For the feature interview, Derrick and Jeff sit down with Laura Dillard (lead vocals) and Tony G (bass) from the band TiLt. They discuss the band's formation, their musical influences, and the story behind their unique name. Laura and Tony highlight their fellow bandmates—drummer Scotty Scott and guitarist Johnny Fitz—while sharing insights into their setlist, merch, and the venues they rock. Plus, Tony G gives the inside scoop on his eye-catching body light suit and laser effects. Tune in for a fun and energetic conversation with one of the most exciting bands in the scene!   TiLt - https://www.facebook.com/tiltmemphis   TIP BUCKET If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community. Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod Thanks for tuning in and supporting the Rhythm Section Podcast.  

#66: In this episode of the WorkPlay podcast, we welcome Makena Finger & Jen Dillard, Makena is a business support expert and advisor with a strong background in operations and finance, while Jen is a seasoned real estate professional with over a decade of experience as a solo agent, team lead, and independent broker owner, who together co-founded Brick by Brick Collective to provide tailored business support services for real estate agents. In this episode of the WorkPlay podcast, Makena & Jen emphasize the importance of systems and processes in enhancing business efficiency and profitability, particularly for solo agents who often juggle multiple roles. The conversation also highlights the significance of personal branding and authentic content creation in real estate marketing, encouraging agents to showcase their unique personalities and stories to connect with potential clients.Key Takeaways from the Episode: The Importance of Systems in Business: Makena emphasizes that systems are crucial for business efficiency and profitability. She compares systems to recipes, highlighting that having a clear set of steps for processes can lead to better outcomes and less chaos in operations.Building a Personal Brand in Real Estate: Jen discusses the significance of showcasing personal authenticity in real estate marketing. She encourages agents to share their personal stories and interests, rather than just listing properties, to build trust and connection with potential clients.Customizing Support for Business Needs: The episode highlights how Brick by Brick Collective offers tailored support for real estate agents, allowing them to access specialized services without the commitment of hiring full-time staff. This flexibility helps agents focus on their strengths while delegating operational tasks.DM US @workplaybranding on Instagram the word: 'PODCAST' to get visuals that actually generate leads using the WorkPlay Method. This episode is brought to you by WorkPlay Branding.WorkPlay Branding, a visual marketing company invested in changing the way you create content online for your business for less than $500 a month. We have been using the WorkPlay Method to launch visual marketing strategies for businesses all over North America and Europe. If you want to uplevel your visual marketing, we are giving listeners of the WorkPlay Podcast, an exclusive video $1,500 bonus offer on their first WorkPlay Shoot for FREE when you DM @workplaybranding the word: PODCAST

The retail world is changing, and two of the biggest names in department stores—Dillard's and Macy's—are at the forefront. In this episode, Trademark CEO Terry Montesi sits down with the SVPs of Real Estate: Chris Johnson of Dillard's and Chuck DiGiovanna of Macy's, to discuss Retail's Evolution: Malls, Department Stores, and the Road Ahead.These industry giants share insights into how department stores and malls are adapting to today's retail landscape, from innovative strategies to the importance of creativity and strong developers.Chris and Chuck also explore the impact of technology, capital markets, and tariffs on the future of retail. With their extensive experience at some of the most recognizable names in retail, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of malls, department stores, and the retail industry as a whole.To stay informed and hear from two leaders shaping the future of retail, subscribe to Leaning In and sign up here to be the first to know when a new episode drops!Links: Trademark Property⁠⁠Terry on LinkedInChris on LinkedInChuck on LinkedInTopics: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:01) - Chuck and Chris' Journey in Real Estate  (00:02:31) - Current State of Macy's and Dillard's  (00:03:49) - Challenges and Trends in Retail  (00:05:53) - The Future of Malls and Department Stores  (00:09:22) - Investment and Redevelopment Opportunities  (00:16:18) - The Role of Department Stores Moving Forward  (00:24:25) - Navigating Mall Usage Restrictions  (00:25:59) - Impact of the Pandemic on Retail  (00:29:23) - The Future of Online and Brick-and-Mortar Stores  (00:33:07) - Advice for Mall Property Owners  (00:37:08) - Challenges in Mall Financing  (00:43:37) - Future Trends in Retail and Real Estate  (00:47:24) - Closing Thoughts and Opportunities  

High Limit heads for the Tulare Thunderbowl, and two favorites will be in attendance. We'll also talk updated plans for several late model drivers including Ricky Thornton Jr. and Cade Dillard. We'll also share Dillard's very pointed comments towards World of Outlaws officials over certain decisions.

On this episode I chatted with Mikey Dillard A second generation CEO of Century Martial Arts. Dedicated to professionalize the martial arts as an industry so that its benefits and traditions can continue to be passed down for generations to come. Century is proud to service a variety of customers in all martial arts markets including its subsidiaries the Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA), Gameness (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), Punok (WKF Karate), and its international customers though Century Martial Arts Europe GmbH https://centurymartialarts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mikeydillard_century/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Diffee Ford Lincoln Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/diffee_ford Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com/     Turn your dream home into a reality with Home Creations – a family-owned and operated builder with over 40 years of trusted experience, right here in Oklahoma. Call Holly now at 405-364-9999 to schedule a showing or visit our website for more details. Home Creations – building homes, shaping futures, strengthening communities. https://www.homecreations.com/   #ThisisOklahoma

As broadcast @ www.totallywiredradio.com Tuesday 11.03.25Hour One and Two with Alan Kenny Arscott01. Bennie Maupin - It Remains To Be Seen (Mercury 1977/Verve By Request 2025)02. John Lamkin - Ticket (G.M.I 1984/Jazz Room 2025)03. Roy Ayers - Outa Sight (United Artists 1963)04. Roy Ayers - Everytime I See You (Polydor 1978)05. RAMP - Come Into Knowledge (Blue Thumb 1977)06. Roy Ayers - Ft. Sylvia Fox - Liquid Love (BBE 2004)07. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad Ft. Roy Ayers - Synchronise Vibration (Jazz Is dead 2020)08. Patrice Rushen - Stepping Stones (Prestige 1977)09. Randy Brown - I'm Always In the Mood (Parachute 1978/Expansions 2020)10. Terrace Martin Ft. Gio - Not Sharing (Sounds Of Grenshaw 2025)11. Terry Callier - If I Could Make You (Change Your Mind) (Erect 1982/Acid Jazz 2025)12. Greg Blackman Ft. Chris Franck - Stormy (Ramrock 2020)13. Mark De Clive Lowe - Heart (Impressive/BBE 2025)14. Zero 7 Ft. Sia - Somersault (Yam Who? Remix) (New State Music 2007)15. Alison Crockett - U R (Yam Who? Rework) (Sol Image Music 2010)16. Only Child Ft. Amp Fiddler - Find A Way (Yam Who? Remix) (Grand Central 2003)17. Dj Nori - Nomad (Cosmodelica Remix) (Flower 2019)18. Ron Trent - Tribute (The Session) (Jazz Flight Unlimited 2003)19. Nathan Haines - U See That (Atjazz Love Soul Inst.) (Foliage 2025)20. Richard Earnshaw Ft. erik Dillard & Roy Ayers - In time (Tom Moulton Remix) (Groovefinder 2011)21. Rinder & Lewis - Lust (AVI 1977/Be With Recs 2025)

What if the key to student success lies in the environment we create? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Dr. Layne Dillard shares how building a strong, student-centered learning environment is essential for growth. She introduces the LEAD Framework, a powerful approach that emphasizes leadership and vision, engaged instruction, and data-driven accountability—all with students at the core. Dr. Dillard also dives into innovative programs like Ready, Set, Work!, a simulated workforce experience designed to prepare students for real-world success, and discusses alternative education models that support at-risk students. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or school leader, this episode is packed with insights on how to cultivate a thriving school ecosystem that fosters meaningful learning and lasting success. About Dr. Layne Dillard: With 28 years in education, Dr. Layne Dillard has dedicated her career to transforming learning environments to drive student success. She holds a Doctorate in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change from Lipscomb University, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration, and a B.S. in Secondary Education from the University of North Alabama. Her mission has always been clear—improving the lives of children through a student-centered approach to school. Currently serving as an Educational Administrator in the Office of School Improvement with the Alabama State Department of Education, Layne brings 18 years of experience as a principal and district-level director. Before transitioning to ALSDE, she led a high-poverty school in a remarkable transformation—raising its state report card grade from an F to a B and achieving 100% proficiency in ACAP Reading for all 3rd-grade students, earning recognition as Alabama's most improved school. Layne's expertise lies in high-performing, high-poverty schools, where she focuses on identifying and implementing strategies that break barriers to success. Over the past two decades, she has shared her insights at numerous conferences and was honored to speak at Alabama's Dropout Prevention Summit, invited by the Governor in recognition of her outstanding work with at-risk youth. Recently, she was appointed by the Governor to the Board of Directors for the Children's Trust Fund/Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board, furthering her commitment to student well-being and advocacy. A sought-after thought leader in education, Layne has been featured as a guest on several of the nation's top educational leadership podcasts, sharing her expertise in K-12 innovation, school improvement, and leadership. With more than half of her career spent working directly with at-risk children—including over a decade leading alternative education—Layne is a relentless advocate for students. She firmly believes: "We should never let what is difficult for adults become a reason for not doing what is right for children." Follow Dr. Layne Dillard: Website: www.laynedillard.com  Twitter (X): @DillardLayne Facebook:

In this special episode of Permission to Speak Freely, host Tisha is joined by Retired LCDR Alana Abernethy, YNCS Ashley Williams, and LCDR Joi Dillard-Houston for a powerful discussion on women's health in the military. Despite its importance, women's health remains a taboo topic, often leading to misinformation, dismissal, and a lack of support. The panel dives into why education on women's health is lacking, sharing personal struggles with uterine fibroids, miscarriages, and dismissive healthcare experiences. They discuss how generational silence around reproductive health has left many women unprepared and unheard, especially in the military. The episode also explores the challenges of navigating motherhood while serving, advocating for yourself and fellow Sailors, and how male and female leaders can do better. The conversation shifts to holistic approaches, touching on The Period Repair Manual, The Moon Cycle, and the impact of coming off hormonal birth control. Alana shares details about her initiative, Women's Wellness for the Waterfront, providing resources for women seeking to control their health.    

We're back with a special bonus episode featuring two incredible guests: Marcio Florez, owner of Limo Peruvian Eatery, and Nick Dillard, an Area Manager for Performance Food Service. But beyond their current roles, both Marcio and Nick are proud alumni of The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts at Nashville State Community College!In this episode, we dive into TN Flavors, a premier culinary event that brings together the best of Tennessee's food scene. We cover:✅ What is TN Flavors?✅ Where is it held?✅ Where does the money go?Plus, Marcio and Nick share how their time at Nashville State shaped their hospitality careers and helped them get to where they are today.We're giving away two pairs of tickets to TN Flavors! Want to win?

News Anchors Esther Dillard and Doug Davis recap the biggest news stories of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, we chatted with lighting designer and Barbizon Lighting Company Senior Sales Associate Kearston Dillard-Scott about the USITT25 Lighting Lab presented by the Lighting Design & Technology Commission in collaboration with Barbizon Lighting Company. Get insider knowledge of the lab, learn the positives of taking selling out of learning spaces, and join Kearston and her crew at the USITT25 Lighting Lab next week!Click here to view dates and times for the USITT25 Lighting Lab.Click here to view the full USITT25 schedule.TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

Chapter 1 What's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard"Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" is a non-fiction narrative by Annie Dillard, published in 1974. It is a contemplative exploration of nature, spirituality, and existence as Dillard reflects on her experiences while living in a secluded area of Virginia near Tinker Creek. The book blends lyrical prose with philosophical musings, examining the beauty and brutality of the natural world.Dillard observes the intricacies of nature, from the life cycles of various animals to the phenomena of light and water. She grapples with the paradoxes of life, such as the coexistence of beauty and suffering. Throughout her journey, Dillard delves into themes of perception, consciousness, and the divine, inviting readers to contemplate their relationship with the world around them. Richly detailed, the work is both a love letter to the natural landscape and a profound meditation on broader existential questions, encouraging an appreciation for the mysteries and complexities of life. Dillard's keen observations and poetic style illuminate the interconnectedness of all living things.Chapter 2 Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard Summary"Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" by Annie Dillard is a contemplative narrative that explores the author's observations and reflections on nature, life, and spirituality. Published in 1974, the book is a series of interconnected essays that chronicle Dillard's experiences as she spends a year in the Tinker Creek area of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.The work is structured around the seasons and is steeped in vivid, poetic descriptions of the natural world. Dillard immerses herself in the landscape, writing about the intricate details of wildlife, plants, and the cycles of life and death she witnesses. She observes everything from the behavior of insects to the grandeur of the mountains, drawing profound insights from these observations.Throughout the book, Dillard grapples with existential questions, reflecting on themes such as the beauty and brutality of nature, the concept of God's presence in the world, and the search for meaning and truth. She often contrasts the serene beauty of nature with its inherent violence, illustrating the duality of existence.Dillard's writing is deeply philosophical, inviting readers to appreciate the small, unnoticed aspects of life. Ultimately, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" serves as a meditation on the interconnectedness of all living things and a reminder of the beauty that can be found in the ordinary. Dillard encourages a mindfulness of the world around us, prompting readers to consider their own relationship with nature.Chapter 3 Pilgrim at Tinker Creek AuthorAnnie Dillard is an acclaimed American author, best known for her literary nonfiction that intertwines nature, philosophy, and spirituality. Her most famous work, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," was published in 1974 and won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1975. Key Details about Annie Dillard:Birth Date: April 30, 1945Education: Dillard graduated from Hollins College in Virginia, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in English.Writing Style: Her writing is characterized by deep observations of nature and existence, often exploring themes of awareness and the intricacies of life. Other Notable Works:In addition to "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Dillard has written several other influential works:"Holy the Firm" (1977) A meditation on suffering and spiritual quest, set against the Pacific Northwest."Teaching a Stone to Talk" (1982) A collection of essays that reflect on her relationship with the natural world."The Writing Life" (1989) An introspective look into the processes and challenges of being a writer."For the Time Being" (1999) An exploration of time, existence, and the biblical...

In this captivating episode of Limitless, host Aaron Zucker sits down with the formidable Kristin Dillard, a trailblazer in the automotive dealership industry. Born and raised in North Carolina, Kristin's journey from a young girl dreaming of being an astronaut to becoming a key figure in her family's automotive business showcases resilience and determination.She shares her journey of working in her father's dealership from a young age, detailing cars by 14 and selling them as soon as she was legally able. Discover how Kristin navigated the male-dominated industry, the challenges of expanding the family business from one dealership to multiple locations, and her aspirations for the future amidst challenges like hurricanes and economic downturns. Kristin's story is not only about cars; it's about growth, adapting to change, and building a legacy that honors her dad's entrepreneurial spirit while paving the way for future generations.Tune in to hear how Kristin empowers her team and what she envisions for the next chapter of her journey in creating opportunities and transforming lives through the automotive business.Web: zuckerinvestmentgroup.comIG: instagram.com/zuckerinvestmentgroupX: twitter.com/ZIG_CRE

Saint Francis U head women's basketball coach Keila Whittington joins the NEC's Tyler Ingle for a wide-ranging podcast as part of the conference's celebration of Black History Month. She reflects on her experience as a student-athlete at Dillard, the oldest HBCU in Louisiana, and the profound influence of Black coaches throughout her basketball journey. Whittington also discusses the importance of representation in coaching and why it's vital for young athletes = especially young Black girls - to see Black women leading at the highest levels.

In this video, we looks at 10 of the best dividend stocks that may be buys now in February 2025. Super investors like Ted Weschler from Berkshire Hathaway have even bought some of these stocks. What stocks are they? Ethan Allen Interiors (ETD), Oxford Industries (OXM), Energizer Holdings (ENR), TFS Financial Corporation (TFSL), Vail Resorts (MTN), Dillard's (DDS), Open Text (OTEX), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), Best Buy (BBY), and Tyson Foods (TSN).Want to support Global Value? https://www.interactivebrokers.com/mkt/?src=gvp1&url=%2Fen%2Fwhyib%2Foverview.phphttps://www.patreon.com/GlobalValueAre these the best growth stocks to buy now? Do "super investors" know something we don't? Find out in the video above!Thank you for watching. ❤️ Please support the channel by checking out our affiliates. All commissions are reinvested to improve the quality of videos!- TIKR is the website I use for financial data in my videos. Join me and 250,000+ investors worldwide by using TIKR in your investment analysis. Referral link - https://www.tikr.com/globalvalue- Check out Seeking Alpha Premium and score an exclusive 20% off plus a free 7 day trial! Affiliate link - https://www.sahg6dtr.com/H4BHRJ/R74QP/- Try Sharesight https://www.sharesight.com/globalvalue (remember you get 4 months free if you sign up for an annual subscription!)#dividendstocks #dividends #superinvestors #dividendstocks2025 #stockmarket2025 #stocks2025 #stockmarket #stocks #investing #valueinvesting #investor #invest #finance #valueinvestor #stockanalysis #fundamentalstockanalysis #topstocks2025 #beststocks2025 #beststockstobuynow #dividendstockstobuy #bestdividendstocks #dividend

Featured guest, Karen Dillon Brown discusses her experiences as a musician, her band Midnight Train from Memphis, and her involvement in charity work. Karen shares her early musical influences, the challenges of being a female artist, and the joy of performing live. She also talks about her role in booking gigs and her work in the dental profession. The conversation touches on the importance of supporting live music and original artists. Karen's dedication to a charity feeding children is highlighted, as well as her upcoming benefit event for a member of the Memphis music community. Spotify - https://bit.ly/3EJOGBO Apple - https://bit.ly/3rqqZLP   HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community. Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod Thanks for tuning in and supporting the Rhythm Section Podcast.

On this episode of The Smoke Podcast we had Memphis Firefighter Korliss Dillard. For Korliss we paired a delicious Bulliet Single Malt Whiskey with a really great stick from AJ Fernandez. This and other episodes of The Smoke Podcast can be heard wherever podcasts are offered.

This podcast originally aired on July 31, 2023. Dillard discusses his career, upbringing in baseball, having a Major League dad, the Minor Leagues and more.

News anchors Esther Dillard and Doug Davis join Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward to discuss this weeks major storiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.In this episode, Jethro Jones interviews Dr. Layne Dillard, an educational leader with over 27 years of experience in transforming schools and empowering leaders. Dr. Dillard shares insights on achieving 100% reading proficiency among third graders, the importance of teaching at grade level, and strategies for effective school improvement.Cast a vision, shoot for the moon, maybe you'll hit the starsWith 37% special education students. We realized we just changed lives. First state report card was an F. Looking at our “Why” Going to have to do things that are hard for adults and right for kids. Tier 1 at grade level. How can we expect them to be proficient if they never see that content?Every year they don't see grade level, they're even further behind. Fill in gaps from last year, then you never get to current year. Look at data like blood work, not personal. Data can feel like we're blaming people. Data can be used as a weapon. True differentiation is…Intentional grouping of students. Teaching a skill. Knowing your data. Your data is like skeleton. Nobody is a queen bee. How to be a transformative principal? Get a clipboard and go down the halls and look for everything in your building going right. Dr. Layne DillardTransformative Educator | School Turnaround Strategist | Creator of the LEAD FrameworkDr. Layne Dillard (X, LinkedIn, Web Site) has dedicated over 27 years to transforming schools and empowering leaders to create environments where students thrive. With 18 years of experience as a principal, she led a high-poverty school from an "F" to a "B" on the state report card, earning recognition as a CLAS Banner School and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Under her leadership, all 3rd graders at her school achieved 100% proficiency in reading on state assessments.Layne's extensive career spans every level of education, from Pre-K to high school seniors. She has also served as the principal of an alternative school, where she worked to ensure that even the most at-risk students could succeed.Her journey inspired the creation of the LEAD Framework—a student-centered, research-backed approach designed to help schools make meaningful, sustainable progress. Currently serving as an Educational Administrator in the Office of School Improvement with the Alabama State Department of Education, she specializes in data-driven strategies, leadership development, and building positive school cultures.Layne is a passionate speaker who loves motivating districts, schools, and educators to be the absolute best they can be every single day—because students deserve nothing less. Her mission is to help principals turn challenges into opportunities and imagine the possibilities for their schools and students.Layne earned her B.S. in Secondary Education and an M.A. in Educational Leadership and Administration at the University of North Alabama. She earned a Doctor of Education in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

We left LA due to the fires, and our thoughts are with everyone affected. Erin's back in Santa Fe having home cooked meals with the ones she loves, Bryan is going crazy with his parents in Texas. Erin shares details of five South Carolina doctors challenging the state's 6 week abortion ban. Bryan praises Costco's unwavering support for their DEI programs when other companies are caving to threats of boycotts from conservatives. For links to mutual aid resources and to support victims of the LA fires click here. For bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 15, 2025 Kirk Dillard – Chairman – Regional Transportation Authority City Club event description: Join Kirk Dillard, Chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), as he shares the agency's vision for a fully funded, seamless, and accountable transit system that serves all riders with more frequent and reliable service. As the Illinois General Assembly […]

“What are you going through?” This was one of the central animating questions in Simone Weil's thought that pushed her beyond philosophy into action. Weil believed that genuinely asking this question of the other, particularly the afflicted other, then truly listening and prayerfully attending, would move us toward an enactment of justice and love.Simone Weil believed that any suffering that can be ameliorated, should be.In this episode, Part 2 of our short series on How to Read Simone Weil, Cynthia Wallace (Associate Professor of English at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan), and author of The Literary Afterlives of Simone Weil: Feminism, Justice, and the Challenge of Religion and Evan Rosa discuss the risky self-giving way of Simone Weil; her incredible literary influence, particularly on late 20th century feminist writers; the possibility of redemptive suffering; the morally complicated territory of self-sacrificial care and the way that has traditionally fallen to women and minorities; what it means to make room and practicing hospitality for the afflicted other; hunger; the beauty of vulnerability; and that grounding question for Simone Weil political ethics, “What are you going through?”We're in our second episode of a short series exploring How to Read Simone Weil. She's the author of Gravity and Grace, The Need for Roots, and Waiting for God—among many other essays, letters, and notes—and a deep and lasting influence that continues today.In this series, we're exploring Simone Weil the Mystic, Simone Weil the Activist, Simone Weil the Existentialist. And what we'll see is that so much of her spiritual, political, and philosophical life, are deeply unified in her way of being and living and dying.And on that note, before we go any further, I need to issue a correction from our previous episode in which I erroneously stated that Weil died in France. And I want to thank subscriber and listener Michael for writing and correcting me.Actually she died in England in 1943, having ambivalently fled France in 1942 when it was already under Nazi occupation—first to New York, then to London to work with the Free French movement and be closer to her home.And as I went back to fix my research, I began to realize just how important her place of death was. She died in a nursing home outside London. In Kent, Ashford to be precise. She had become very sick, and in August 1943 was moved to the Grosvenor Sanitorium.The manner and location of her death matter because it's arguable that her death by heart failure was not a self-starving suicide (as the coroner reported), but rather, her inability to eat was a complication rising from tuberculosis, combined with her practice of eating no more than the meager rations her fellow Frenchmen lived on under Nazi occupation.Her biographer Richard Rees wrote: "As for her death, whatever explanation one may give of it will amount in the end to saying that she died of love.In going back over the details of her death, I found a 1977 New York Times article by Elizabeth Hardwick, and I'll quote at length, as it offers a very fitting entry into this week's episode on her life of action, solidarity, and identification with and attention to the affliction of others.“Simone Weil, one of the most brilliant, and original minds of 20th century France, died at the age of 34 in a nursing home near London. The coroner issued a verdict of suicide, due to voluntary starvation—an action undertaken at least in part out of wish not to eat more than the rations given her compatriots in France under the German occupation. The year of her death was 1943.“The willed deprivation of her last period was not new; indeed refusal seems to have been a part of her character since infancy. What sets her apart from our current ascetics with their practice of transcendental meditation, diet, vegetarianism, ashram simplicities, yoga is that with them the deprivations and rigors‐are undergone for the pay‐off—for tranquility, for thinness, for the hope of a long life—or frequently, it seems, to fill the hole of emptiness so painful to the narcissist. With Simone Well it was entirely the opposite.“It was her wish, or her need, to undergo misery, affliction and deprivation because such had been the lot of mankind throughout history. Her wish was not to feel better, but to honor the sufferings of the lowest. Thus around 1935, when she was 25 years old, this woman of transcendent intellectual gifts and the widest learning, already very frail and suffering from severe headaches, was determined to undertake a year of work in a factory. The factories, the assembly lines, were then the modem equivalent of “slavery,” and she survived in her own words as “forever a slave.” What she went through at the factory “marked me in so lasting a manner that still today when any human being, whoever he may be and in whatever circumstances, speaks to me without brutality, I cannot help having the impression teat there must be a mistake....”[Her contemporary] “Simone de Beauvoir tells of meeting her when they were preparing for examinations to enter a prestigious private school. ‘She intrigued me because of her great reputation for intelligence and her bizarre outfits. ... A great famine had broken out in China, and I was told that when she heard the news she had wept. . . . I envied her for having a heart that could beat round the world.'“In London her health vanished, even though the great amount of writing she did right up to the time she went to the hospital must have come from those energies of the dying we do not understand—the energies of certain chosen dying ones, that is. Her behavior in the hospital, her refusal and by now her Inability to eat, vexed and bewildered the staff. Her sense of personal accountability to the world's suffering had reached farther than sense could follow.”Last week, we heard from Eric Springsted, one of the co-founders of the American Weil Society and author of Simone Weil for the Twenty-First Century.Next week, we'll explore Simone Weil the Existentialist—with philosopher Deborah Casewell, author of Monotheism & Existentialism and Co-Director of the Simone Weil Research Network in the UK.But this week we're looking at Simone Weil the Activist—her perspectives on redemptive suffering, her longing for justice, and her lasting influence on feminist writers. With me is Cynthia Wallace, associate professor of English at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan, and author of The Literary Afterlives of Simone Weil: Feminism, Justice, and the Challenge of Religion.This is unique because it's learning how to read Simone Weil from some of her closest readers and those she influenced, including poets and writers such as Adrienne Rich, Denise Levertov, and Annie Dillard.About Cynthia WallaceCynthia Wallace is Associate Professor of English at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan, and author of The Literary Afterlives of Simone Weil: Feminism, Justice, and the Challenge of Religion, as well as **Of Women Borne: A Literary Ethics of Suffering.About Simone WeilSimone Weil (1909–1943) was a French philosopher, mystic, and political activist. She's the author of Gravity and Grace, The Need for Roots, and Waiting for God—among many other essays, letters, and notes.Show NotesCynthia Wallace (Associate Professor of English at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan), and author of The Literary Afterlives of Simone Weil: Feminism, Justice, and the Challenge of ReligionElizabeth Hardwick, “A woman of transcendent intellect who assumed the sufferings of humanity” (New York Times, Jan 23, 1977)Of Women Borne: A Literary Ethics of SufferingThe hard work of productive tensionSimone Weil on homework: “Reflections on the Right Use of School Studies with a View to the Love of God”Open, patient, receptive waiting in school studies — same skill as prayer“What are you going through?” Then you listen.Union organizerWaiting for God and Gravity & GraceVulnerability and tendernessJustice and Feminism, and “making room for the other”Denise Levertov's  ”Mass for the Day of St. Thomas Didymus”“Levertov wrote herself into Catholic conversion”“after pages and pages of struggle, she finally says: “So be it. Come rag of pungent quiverings,  dim star, let's try  if something human still can shield you, spark of remote light.”“And so she  argues that God isn't  particularly active in the world that we have, except for when we open ourselves to these chances of divine encounter.”“ Her imagination of God is different from how I think  a lot of contemporary Western   people think about an all powerful, all knowing God. Vae thinks about God as having done exactly what she's asking us to do, which is to make room for the other to exist in a way that requires us to give up power.”Exploiting self-emptying, particularly of women“Exposing the degree to which women have been disproportionately expected to sacrifice themselves.”Disproportionate self-sacrifice of women and in particular women of colorAdrienne Rich, Of Woman Borne: ethics that care for the otherThe distinction between suffering and afflictionAdrienne Rich's poem, “Hunger”Embodiment“ You have to follow both sides to the kind of limit of their capacity for thought, and then see what you find in that untidy both-and-ness.”Annie Dillard's expansive attentivenessPilgrim at Tinker Creek and attending to the world: “ to bear witness to the world in a way that tells the truth about what is brutal in the world, while also telling the truth about what is glorious  in the world.”“She's suspicious of our imaginations because she doesn't want us to distract  ourselves from contemplating the void.”Dillard, For the Time Being (1999) on natural evil and injusticeGoing from attention to creation“Reading writers writing about writing”Joan Didion: “I write entirely to find out what I'm thinking, what I'm looking at, what I see and what it means, what I want and what I fear.”Writing as both creation and discoveryFriendship and “ we let the other person be who they are instead of trying to make them who we want them to be.”The joy of creativity—pleasure and desire“ Simone Weil argues that suffering that can be ameliorated should be.”“ What is possible through shared practices of attention?”The beauty of vulnerability and the blossoms of fruit trees“What it takes for us to be fed”Need for ourselves, each other, and the divineProduction NotesThis podcast featured Cynthia WallaceEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Emily Brookfield, Liz Vukovic, and Kacie BarrettA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

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Poet and translator Henry Taylor was born in Lincoln, Virginia on June 21, 1942. He earned a BA from the University of Virginia and an MA from Hollins University. Taylor's many poetry collections include Crooked Run (2006); Understanding Fiction: Poems 1986-1996; The Flying Change (1985), for which he received the Pulitzer Prize; An Afternoon of Pocket Billiards (1975); and The Horse Show at Midnight(1966). He has translated works from Bulgarian, French, Hebrew, Italian, and Russian. His translations include Black Book of the Endangered Species (1999) by the Bulgarian poet Vladimir Levchev and Electra (1988) by Sophocles. Taylor is a professor of literature and codirector of the MFA program in creative writing at American University in Washington, DC. In 2001 he was inducted into the Fellowship of Southern Writers.After winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1986 for his book, The Flying Change: Poems, poet Henry Taylor remarked to Joseph McLellan of the Washington Post: “The Pulitzer has a funny way of changing people's opinions about it. If you haven't won one, you go around saying things like ‘Well, it's all political' or ‘It's a lottery' and stuff like that. I would like to go on record as saying that although I'm deeply grateful and feel very honored, I still believe that it's a lottery and that nobody deserves it.” Despite his disbelief that he could earn such a prestigious award, the Pulitzer is not the only major prize Taylor has won. His other honors include the Witter Bynner Foundation Poetry Prize from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Golden Crane Award of the Washington Chapter of the American Literary Translators Association.Taylor also has a sense for the comic. Indeed, the poet has remarked that he was first recognized as the author of several verse parodies, which he submitted to the magazine Sixties. “I was mildly nettled to find that they were better known, at least among poets, than anything else I had done,” Taylor reflects in the Contemporary Authors Autobiography Series. These parodies, along with other poems, appear in the author's first poetry collection, The Horse Show at Midnight (1966). This book also contains poems concerned with the unavoidable changes people must go through in life, a theme that dominates many of Taylor's verses. Dillard explains, “Henry Taylor has for all his poetic career been drawn inexorably to questions of time and mutability, of inevitable and painful change in even the most fixed and stable of circumstances.” The conflict between a desire for life to remain constant and predictable and the realization of the necessity for change in the form of aging, personal growth, and death creates a tension in Taylor's poems that is also present in his other collections, including An Afternoon of Pocket Billiards. Dillard calls this third collection, which contains all the poems previously published in Breakings, Taylor's “best work” up to that time, “clearly marking growth and progress to match his own changes in the years since The Horse Show at Midnight.”A lover of horses since his childhood in rural Virginia, Taylor uses an equestrian term for the title of his fifth book of poems, The Flying Change (1985). The name refers to the mid-air change of leg, or lead, a horse may sometimes make while cantering. Several of the poems contained in the collection describe similarly unexpected changes that occur in the course of otherwise predictable lives spent in relaxed, countryside settings. “Thus in the best poems here,” comments New York Times Book Review contributor Peter Stitt, “we find something altogether different from the joys of preppy picnicking. Mr. Taylor seeks for his poetry [a] kind of unsettling change, [a] sort of rent in the veil of ordinary life.” Some examples of this in The Flying Change are the poems “Landscape with Tractor,” in which the narrator discovers a corpse in a field, and “At the Swings,” in which the poet reflects on his cancer-stricken mother-in-law, while pushing his sons on a swing set. Other poems in the book explore the effects of such incidents as a small herd of deer suddenly interrupting the peace of a lazy day in which the narrator has been reflecting on his old age, or the surprise of seeing a horse rip its neck on a barbed wire fence.A number of critics, like Washington Times reviewer Reed Whittemore, laud Taylor's calm thoughtfulness in these and other poems, comparing it to the tone of other current poets. “Much contemporary verse is now so flighty,” says Whittemore, “so persistently thoughtless, that in contrast the steadiness of [The Flying Change], its persistence in exploring the mental dimensions of a worthwhile moment, is particularly striking, a calmness in the unsettled poetic weather.” Other critics, like Poetry contributor David Shapiro, also compliment the writer on his sensitivity to the atmosphere of the countryside. “Taylor is a poet of white clapboard houses that have existed ‘longer / than anyone now alive,'” observes Shapiro, who quotes the poet. “That is why Taylor can be such a satisfactory poet,” the reviewer concludes.Though he has written award-winning verses, Taylor remains under the radar. According to Garrett and others, this is due to Taylor's nonconformist approach. The critic continues: “In forms and content, style and substance, he is not so much out of fashion as deliberately, determinedly unfashionable. His love of form is (for the present) unfashionable. His sense of humor, which does not spare himself, is unfashionable. His preference for country life, in the face of the fact that the best known of his contemporaries are bunched up in several urban areas, cannot have made them, the others, feel easy about him, or themselves for that matter. They have every good reason to try to ignore him.” Whittemore compares Taylor's technically well-ordered style and leisurely reflections of life to the poetry of Robert Frost and Howard Nemerov. “Among 20th-century poets,” Whittemore concludes, “Mr. Taylor is ... trying to carry on with this old and honorable, but now unfavored, mission of the art. He enjoys such reflections, reaching (but modestly) for what, remember, we even used to call wisdom.”Taylor lives and works in Leesburg, Virginia.-bio via Poetry Foundation Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe