Podcasts about Discovery Place

Charlotte transit plan one step closer; Discovery Place coming to Matthews?; Remembering Roberta Flack

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Thomas is the Executive Director of Discovery Place. He tells his experience as a participant at DP to becoming the Executive Director!!! Discovery Place is a 12 step spiritual retreat, not a conventional, insurance-based treatment center. Over the past 25 years of serving men, we've seen countless lives transformed through this proven process and guide our guests through the practical application of the 12 steps for long term sobriety and a life that is happy, joyous, and free.Website: https://discoveryplace.info/IG: https://www.instagram.com/discoveryplacetn?igsh=MXhlMjVrMzNncndrNg==

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Thomas McCollum for a fact based discussion around addiction, recovery, harm-reduction and the addiction crisis. Thomas McCollum is a passionate advocate for recovery, punk rock enthusiast, and the Executive Director of Discovery Place, a 12-step spiritual retreat for men in Burns, TN. With over nine years of experience in the recovery field, Thomas brings a unique perspective, having walked a similar path. Before dedicating his life to helping others, he spent twenty years in active addiction, eventually becoming an IV heroin user.  After finding sobriety at Discovery Place nine and a half years ago, Thomas has built a fulfilling life as a husband, father, and community leader. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his experiences and support others on their journeys to recovery. Thomas, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 RFK & Russel Brand Stopped By Discovery Place 02:29 What is Thomas' history of addiction recovery? 04:15 How did Covid-19 effect family support meetings areound the country? 12:43 What are the potential health risks of medication assisted harm-reduction? 23:00 Why is it vital to address underlying issues to achieve lasting sobriety? 37:00 What is the difference between a slipup and a relapse? 44:30 What is Discovery Place, and how are the staff helping many people recover from addiction? 53:41 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Discovery Place: ⁠https://discoveryplace.info/⁠ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The County Commission approves more money for the Discovery Place Nature Museum and halfway through the year, CMS approves its budget. Dante Anderson is Charlotte's new mayor pro tem. North Carolina Congressman Patrick McHenry will not seek re-election, we look at why and what that means. Those stories and more.

All 4 nerds are back to discuss the upcoming panels Nerd Skool will be hosting at Heroes Con in Charlotte!  Plus we mention Discovery Place's Marvel Universe of Superheroes again and we start dipping a toe into Infinity War! Get your Nerdskool Merch:  https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/74089719?asc=u Music by D Jones Hip Hop!

Artstar and Joe take a pause to discuss their experience at the new Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit at Discovery Place Science in Charlotte.  Plus:  Joe and Art decide to talk a little DC, as Art is the DC television guru on the pod, and Joe wants to talk about Dr. Occult, the first comic book hero. Get your Nerdskool Merch:  https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/74089719?asc=u Music by D Jones Hip Hop!

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Here are some of today's headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, including tributes to former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, a new look for the IMAX theater at Discovery Place, and an increase in passenger traffic at Charlotte's airport.

When Debbie and Laurie were brainstorming about guests to have on The Backyard Naturalists podcast, Wildlife educator and naturalist Steve Hughes quickly rose to the top of the list. The bio on Steve's website certainly summarizes Steve in that he's “a native Charlottean who has spent his life in the outdoors. The experience and knowledge he has gained over the years as a naturalist and wildlife artist has provided him with countless opportunities to educate others as to the importance of wildlife in our world”.   As an accomplished wildlife artist, Steve has had artwork commissioned by organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Turkey Federation, Trout Unlimited, The Charlotte Nature Museum, Discovery Place and many other private individuals.   In this educational and informative episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie have an in-depth conversation with Steve on owls. They talk about the largest and the smallest owls. What they eat, where they live and where and what they hunt. Steve will amaze you with his knowledge of owls and other birds of prey.   We believe you'll truly enjoy listening to this episode with Steve Hughes and hope you'll share with your other naturalist friends and family.   Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.   Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://wwww.thebirdfoodstore.com. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.   Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.   Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

ImaginOn! The Light Rail! Discovery Place! Crickets! Slime!

Join Sober Exposure as we take you through Joe L's wild roller coaster ride of recovery. Joe battled drug addiction since the age of 15 and lived a double life. From the glam and glory of money and success to isolation and heroin addiction. He finally found recovery through a spiritual experience and now has a great approach to his successful journey. Join us as he's shares his tips on how he is able to maintain long term sobriety and a life beyond his wildest dreams. Discovery Place

Overwhelmed by all the lesson plans you could use for your summer camp? Join us today for a very special episode from our Full by Fall summit, where DeAnn Jones will talk all about: "Fossils and Dinosaur Bones: How to Create a Summer Camp Curriculum to Die For!" Don't limit yourself from all the fun summer camp theme possibilities you can use! Even if you are in an online preschool setting, you can make each activity more interactive and engaging. Key Notes- Intro (00:00)- Finding your own niche and age range (02:20)- Defining goals and outcomes (04:37)- How to come up with fun themes (08:39)- The versatility of free playtime (14:46)- Know more about Discovery Place (17:52)Enroll in DeAnn's preschool today: StanwoodPreschool.com and DiscoveryPlace.OnlineGET MY HELP ON YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY:

Environmental, Social, and Governance factors (ESG's) refer to a set of standards that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. ESG's are increasing in importance and many companies are looking to ESGs to guide sustainability decisions and to prove their sustainability commitment to customers and stakeholders.  Join us for this episode as Cari Boyce, Katherine Neebe, and Doug Esamann join host John Failla to discuss the steps Duke Energy has taken in the adoption and implementation of ESGs in moving toward its sustainability goals. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Introducing this episode’s guests and their experience with renewable energy [2:01] Why Katherine chose to move from Walmart to join Duke Energy [5:30] What is ESG investing and why is it of such importance these days? [10:01] Duke’s 20-year history in sustainability planning and its current goals [18:20] To what degree are ESG goals a business imperative for energy companies? [29:39] The role energy storage and emerging tech will play in Duke’s ESG picture [42:16] Collaboration is key in the energy transition [50:01] The role of investment in moving forward in a greener, cleaner way [53:13] A closer look at the role of ESG in corporate responsibility ESG refers to how a company performs in these three key areas: Environmental criteria: how does the company perform in terms of its ecological and environmental responsibility to the community? Social criteria: how does the company manage relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates? Governance: how does a company’s leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights operate? Companies that navigate trends in the ESG space tend to outperform companies that ignore those trends. For that reason, ESG's should be a core consideration to a company’s strategy and fundamental to the way the company does business. Sustainability has been a core value at Duke Energy for 20 years Duke Energy, being a major electricity provider, sees itself as a major contributor to the well-being and fulfillment of the people who live in the communities it serves. As a result, the team at Duke has learned to listen to stakeholders, customers, and investors to know what’s important to everyone. The company also pays close attention to the environmental needs and impact of any projects it is involved with. When it comes to ESG goals, Duke’s emphasis tends to be more on environmental aspects since it is a company that impacts the environment directly by virtue of what it supplies. But the social and governance aspects are just as important. The challenges are many; among them are the pressures to “green” their energy supply while doing it in ways that are affordable for customers. The Duke team is committed to continuing the search for the right balance and proper perspective to make it possible to do both. It’s imperative for companies like Duke to focus on ESG goals As the demand for ESG consideration increases from investors and customers alike, Duke Energy is proving themselves to be a leader in the field. Emerging energy technologies like solar and wind are options customers want to have as energy options, and Duke is providing them. As proof of its commitment in these areas, to-date, Duke has retired more coal-based power plants than any other industry player and by 2030 Duke will no longer be producing energy via coal within the Carolinas. In Indiana (which is considered “coal country”) it will only be 10 to 15 years before coal-based energy production is no more for Duke. As a result of these commitments, the carbon intensity Duke is serving to its customers is some of the lowest in the country. Though many who are driving the renewable energy transition want Duke and other energy suppliers to make this transition more quickly, it’s an issue where goals have to be pursued at the proper pace. Duke has a two-fold commitment, to supply reliable energy for customers while at the same time moving the needle forward in the renewable transition.  Resources & People Mentioned The Principles for Responsible Investment RP 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP2sujth2AU&feature=youtu.be  OR www.duke-energy.com/our-company/irp The Electric Power Research Institute Connect With Our Guests Cari P. Boyce - SVP Enterprise Strategy & Planning, Duke Energy Cari Boyce serves as senior vice president of enterprise strategy and planning for Duke Energy. She leads the company’s strategy development and strategic analysis efforts. Her team is also responsible for market fundamentals and load forecasting. Before assuming her current position in October 2019, Boyce was Duke Energy’s Senior Vice President of Stakeholder Strategy and Sustainability and President of the Duke Energy Foundation. She led the company’s philanthropic activities to address the needs of the communities where its customers live and work. The Duke Energy Foundation annually provides more than $30 million in charitable grants. In addition, she was responsible for developing the company’s stakeholder outreach strategy and overseeing sustainability initiatives and reporting. Prior to that, Boyce was Duke Energy’s Vice President of Policy, Sustainability, and Stakeholder Strategy. She was responsible for the development, communication, and integration of the company’s position on environmental and energy policy issues, sustainability initiatives and reporting, as well as stakeholder outreach. From August 2016 through March 2017, she also served as the interim lead of the company’s federal government affairs office. Boyce served as Vice President of Environmental and Energy Policy from 2012 through 2015. She also served as Vice President of Corporate Communications for Progress Energy from 2009 through 2012. Boyce joined Progress Energy in 2006, initially serving in the role of Director, External Communications. Prior to her employment at Progress Energy, Boyce worked in state government in New York and North Carolina for 15 years. She served as the Director of Communications for the North Carolina governor’s office and was later promoted to the role of Director of External Affairs, where she was responsible for managing the federal and regional offices for the governor, as well as the governor’s communications and constituent relations offices. She also served as a senior adviser for policy and communications for the North Carolina attorney general, and as a legislative assistant in the New York State General Assembly.  Boyce currently serves on the board of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. A native of Ticonderoga, N.Y., Boyce earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from Siena College. She also earned a Master of Education degree from North Carolina State University. Boyce has one sheltie, Archie. Follow Cari P. Boyce on LinkedIn Katherine Neebe, President, Duke Energy Foundation, VP National Engagement & Strategy, and Chief Sustainability Officer  Katherine Neebe serves as Vice President of National Engagement and Strategy and Chief Sustainability Officer for Duke Energy. She also serves as President of the Duke Energy Foundation. In these capacities, she leads Duke Energy’s stakeholder engagement efforts to develop solutions to meet customer needs for continued reliable and affordable energy – while simultaneously working to achieve the company’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. Katherine joined Duke Energy in August 2020 from Walmart, where she led environmental, social, and governance strategy and oversaw stakeholder engagement on behalf of Walmart’s sustainability team. From 2007-2013, Katherine worked for the World Wildlife Fund where she managed one of the world’s largest corporate-NGO partnerships, a $97 million sustainability-driven initiative focused on water, agriculture, and climate that was active in over 45 countries. Over the past 20 years, Katherine has worked with a wide range of corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations. Weaving together her intensive business experience and commitment to social and environmental responsibility, she brings in-depth insight to effective stakeholder engagement and an ability to ground sustainability into actionable terms. Katherine is a First Movers fellow through the Aspen Institute, received her Master of Business Administration from The Darden School at the University of Virginia, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Colorado College. Follow Katherine Neebe on LinkedIn Doug Esamann, EVP Energy Solutions, President, Midwest/Florida Regions, and President Natural Gas Business, Duke Energy As Executive Vice President, Energy Solutions, Doug Esamann is responsible for corporate strategy and planning, emerging technology, and the company’s regulated and commercial renewable energy operations. Additionally, he has responsibility for sales and services to commercial, industrial and wholesale customers; the development and marketing of products and solutions for all customer segments; and the company’s economic development efforts. As President of the Midwest and Florida regions, he has responsibility for the profit/loss, strategic direction, and performance of the company’s regulated electric utilities in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. Esamann also serves as President of Duke Energy’s natural gas business, where he oversees all of the company’s natural gas operations in the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Previously, Esamann served as President of Duke Energy Indiana, the state’s largest electric utility, serving approximately 810,000 customers in 69 of the state’s 92 counties. He was responsible for the company’s regulatory, governmental relations, economic development, and community affairs work in Indiana. He served in that role from November 2010 until June 2015. He assumed added responsibility for the natural gas business in October 2019. Prior to that, Esamann was Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy for Duke Energy, where he led the company’s strategy development and business planning efforts, including load forecasting and market fundamentals. Following the merger between Duke Energy and Cinergy in April 2006, Esamann served as Group Vice President of Strategy and Planning for Duke Energy’s regulated utilities, with responsibility for integrated resource planning, environmental compliance planning, transactional support, customer market analytics, load research, and renewable energy compliance. With Cinergy, he served as Senior Vice President of Energy Portfolio Strategy and Management for Cinergy’s commercial business unit, with responsibility for fuel management, environmental risk management, generation dispatch, power purchases and sales, portfolio analytics, load forecasting, generation asset planning, demand-side management planning, and environmental compliance planning. Esamann began his employment with Public Service Indiana (predecessor of PSI Energy) in 1979. In the course of his PSI/Cinergy career, he held a variety of leadership roles, including Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the commercial business unit from 1999 until 2001, and president of PSI Energy from 2001 until 2004. Esamann has been active on a number of community and industry boards. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Energy Systems Network, a nonprofit industry initiative focused on clean technology development. He is a member of the board of directors for the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). He also serves on the board of trustees for Discovery Place, a hands-on science and technology museum for visitors of all ages based in Charlotte, N.C. A native of Plainfield, Ind., Esamann earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Indiana University. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two daughters, a son, and six grandchildren. Follow Douglas F. Esamann on LinkedIn Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/ Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn  

Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manager Erika Shorty talks with Lotticia Shefferson from Discovery Place about preparing youth for STEM careers during COVID-19 and how Discovery Place is promoting diversity in STEM, and what area employers can do to help.

(From The 02/15/2020 Show) Spring is in the air, and so its festival time! There is SO much going on both here at Jesse Brown’s and across Charlotte, NC. From the Uncorked Wine Festival at Discovery Place on February 29th and the Beer Bourbon & BBQ Festival at BofA Stadium on March 7th, to the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show where JB’s will have a booth, as well as a number of fly fishing clinics, lessons, and instructionals happening all throughout the month of March here at Jesse Brown’s, there is no excuse to sit still and be in want of activities. Bill and Don discuss ALL of this and more!

We can absolutely guarantee we have never had a guest like our next one on the BrandBuilders Podcast. She specializes in body parts. Yes, you heard that right. Jamie Decker offers specimen kits of organs and other body parts that are portable, dry, odorless, and non-toxic -- and real. In fact, if you ever went to the Body Worlds exhibit at Discovery Place the two times it was in Charlotte, you know what we're talking about: plastinated human tissues and organs. It's fascinating and a little creepy -- but also a valuable tool for teaching biological sciences.

Today we talk to Rebecca Henderson, the Creative Mornings Charlotte speaker on the global topic of "Wonder" during the June 7 Creative Mornings event at Discovery Place in Uptown. We call this segment, “Creative Mornings Rewind.” Rebecca Henderson is a multi-disciplinary artist, graphic designer, entrepreneur, organized and a full-time copywriter at local marketing agency Wray Ward. Her work includes being a fellow with the League of Creative Interventionists and owner of the Weird Empire brand. A born-and-raised Charlottean, Rebecca also spent time on the road, traveling to perform and create art. In this episode of Creative Mornings Rewind, Rebecca talks with hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin about when writing became a part of her life, how she keeps creativity from turning into chaos, what she learned from her time on the road and how she’d like Charlotte to start seeing the arts as an investment in the community. Don’t forget to register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, July 12 at 8:30 a.m. at Biddle Hall on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University. The featured speaker will be educator and journalist Sonja Gantt, speaking about the global theme of “End.”  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, July 8.  The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Catherine Horne is president and CEO of Discovery Place, a network of four science, natural history and children’s museums located in Charlotte, North Carolina, that serves local, regional and national audiences.  Discovery Place recently expanded it service to teachers and administrators with the opening of the Discovery Place Education Studio to provide Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professional development. Prior to joining Discovery Place in 2014, Catherine was president and CEO of EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia, South Carolina and served at the University of South Carolina in administration and as a member of the museum studies faculty.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in art history from Salem College and a master’s degree in art history from the University of South Carolina. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in STEM education, science exhibits, science center spaces, and the work of bringing museums to as many people as possible. IN THIS EPISODE Catherine describes how Discovery Place fulfills its mission. She discusses workforce development and how Discovery Place helps inspire future scientists and engineers. She addresses whether there is a crisis in science and math education and how Discovery Place is teaching teachers to be more effective STEM educators. She shares how Discovery Place has encouraged and provoked community conversations on science ethics and values. Catherine explains how decisions are made about what is exhibited at Discovery Place. She identifies what exhibit will never go out style and the next major exhibition. She assesses the Discovery Place Science and Nature buildings. She considers the relevance of physical exhibition space in the digital age. Catherine answers whether the Discovery Place Science building is what she wants it to be and whether a science center can ever get ahead of the innovation curve. She talks about growing up in South Carolina and how being an only child of older parents helped shape who she has become. She answers why she was drawn to art history and how art history informs her work leading a science center. She shares lessons she learned in her previous positions at the McIssick Museum at the University of South Carolina and at EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia, South Carolina. Catherine describes herself as a leader and what she wants her life to have been about. plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: As We May Think To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning

One of the most talked about weather events of the century takes front and center stage on this week’s Around the Crown. Host Gina DiPietro and the podcast crew talk about the millions of people of who are traveling to see the total eclipse (1m 58s). Learn everything there is to know about eclipses and hear what makes this one so special from a Discovery Place educator (20m 51s), as well as the planetarium manager at Settlemyre Planetarium (38m 25s). Around the Crown - what floats your boat works for us! NASA Safety Tips: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety Good Info: https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/

We’re talking with Kaitlin Rogers and Chris Locke from Discovery Place in Uptown Charlotte. We’re talking about Science on the Rocks- a unique chance explore the museum after hours while enjoying beer and cocktails. The post Episode 135- Science on the Rocks- Discovery Place appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

99 year-young twin sisters draw visitors to their famous garden. The Van Gogh Alive Exhibit showcases the artist's work in a new way. And author Krista Bremer talks about her new book.

Between Two Flags: The Civil War in Northeastern NC Elizabeth City, NC This new exhibit at the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City provides a look at the Civil War through various real people who experienced it first hand. Also, check out three recently recovered Confederate Flags. Bostic Lincoln Center Bostic, NC Folks in Bostic think Abe Lincoln was born here, and they've built a small museum that supports their case! The Spa at Fearrington Pittsboro, NC Karin Reed tours this unpretentious but elegant spa that is getting rave reviews. Historic Hope Plantation Windsor, NC A new interpretation of Governor David Stone's will has led to a complete revamping of his grand home. The Country Squire Warsaw, NC Bob Garner visited this beloved Duplin County restaurant as it celebrates 50 years of success. Thursday February 2 at 9:00pm: Mummies of the World Charlotte, NC This exhibit at Discovery Place in Charlotte collects mummies from around the world in a startling and fascinating display.

Mummies of the World Charlotte, NC This exhibit at Discovery Place in Charlotte collects mummies from around the world in a startling and fascinating display. Raleigh Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh, NC Go behind the scenes at this groundbreaking museum in the heart of Raleigh. Pia's of Washington Washington, NC After a day of sightseeing in this eastern North Carolina town, end your day with a visit to this popular restaurant. Stone Mountain State Park Roaring Gap, NC This popular park is noted, not only for its size, but its amazing granite dome. French Broad Chocolate Lounge Asheville, NC Join Deborah Holt Noel for a taste of the amazing chocolates and hip, downtown vibe at this popular spot in Asheville..