Podcasts about distinguished alumni

ESPN anchor, SportsCenter co-host Michael Eaves joined Vinny and Aaron on the podcast. We talked Harlan County/Hardin County (00:03:53) his favorite/best sport, (00:11:00) covering The Masters (the dream within the dream), being the first black announcer on The Masters telecast. We went back to how he got his start in golf with his dad. Talked about his favorite sport and his best sport. He's looking forward to his upcoming induction into the UK Alumni Association Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall and celebrating with everyone who helped him along the way. Of course we talked Kentucky basketball, Mark Pope, Denzel Aberdeen, expectations for next season and more. Follow and subscribe!  

In this episode of the Be the One podcast, we sit down with 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Chandler Riley ('97) to talk about the role Brookstone played in shaping his values, leadership, and career. Chandler shares insights on the importance of character, the lasting impact of a Brookstone education, and what it means to live with purpose and integrity. Whether you're a current student, parent, or fellow alum, this episode is a meaningful reminder of the values that unite the Brookstone community.

In this episode of the Be the One podcast, we sit down with one of our 2024 distinguished alumni, Brad Guffey, as he reflects on the meaningful experiences and relationships that shaped his time at Brookstone. Brad shares how those formative years directed him toward a life of purpose, service, and impact. His story is a powerful reminder of how a strong foundation can influence the course of a life—and inspire others along the way. Tune in for a heartfelt and motivating conversation you won't want to miss.

Today, we're thrilled to welcome Dennis Truax, a true leader and innovator in the field of civil engineering. With a career spanning over four decades, Dennis has made remarkable contributions as an educator, researcher, consulting engineer and mentor. He's the 2022 President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and professor emeritus of the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University.An experienced department chair with a demonstrated history of working in higher education, Dennis is a strong business development professional skilled in academic advising, public speaking, private piloting, construction, and stormwater management. He's also a recognized expert in environmental and water resources engineering, holding multiple advanced certifications and awards, including ASCE's Edmund Friedman Professional Recognition Award and induction into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni at Virginia Tech.In this episode, we'll dive into the difference between a job and a career, finding your competitive advantage, creating loyalty, having pride in our work, the problem with billable hours, and avoiding the 'dinosaur mindset'. We'll also explore the opportunities and challenges you face whether you're just starting your career or in the middle of it, and the critical choice every civil engineer needs to make. All this and more with former ASCE President Dennis Truax. Enjoy this conversation with Dennis Truax.Chapters02:19 Journey to Civil Engineering06:29 The Difference Between a Job and a Career10:17 The Role of Civil Engineers in Society12:44 The Impact of Civil Engineering on Daily Life16:19 Understanding Infrastructure and Its Importance20:43 The Disconnect Between Public Perception and Infrastructure Needs25:14 Celebrating Civil Engineering and Infrastructure30:21 The Future of Civil Engineering and Its Societal Role30:52 The Shared Infrastructure of Society32:14 Understanding Civil Engineering's Role34:50 Expectations of Water Quality37:34 The Evolution of Civil Engineering39:43 Opportunities for Young Engineers42:00 Navigating Work Environments46:40 The Commoditization of Engineers50:25 Innovative Business Models in Engineering57:27 The Future of Civil EngineeringConnect with Dennis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-d-truax-4678308bConnect with us: The Level Design Podcast is a podcast for Architects and Engineers who want to thrive in this industry by creating more freedom, fulfillment and financial security.Dive deeper, fill out the form, and our leadership team will personally connect with you, address your questions and explore reclaiming your professional independence.www.leveldesignpartners.com

In this episode of Girls with Grafts, host Rachel sits down with Raj Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes, to delve into the inspiring new partnership between Jensen Hughes and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Raj begins by sharing his professional journey in the fire engineering industry and what drew him to this critical field. He also recounts his impactful first connection with the Phoenix Society, including a transformative experience at the Phoenix World Burn Congress, and how everything fell into place to bring about this meaningful collaboration.Together, Rachel and Raj explore the shared mission of both organizations: to support burn survivors and promote a safer, more resilient world. They discuss the tangible ways this partnership aims to advance fire prevention and safety standards, as well as the powerful role community plays in recovery and empowerment.Tune in to hear how Jensen Hughes and the Phoenix Society are coming together to make a lasting difference for burn survivors and set a new standard for fire safety!  ⭐️ Enjoyed the show? Tell us by leaving a 5-star review and sharing on social media using hashtag #GirlswithGrafts and tagging Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors!   Meet Our Guest As CEO of Jensen Hughes, a global market leader, Raj Arora guides the company's rapid expansion while ensuring a steadfast commitment to technical excellence and exceptional client service. Through his leadership, he has transformed the company culture, helping to accelerate growth and inspire its 1,700+ engineers, consultants, data scientists and functional experts to develop and deliver innovative solutions that make our world safe, secure and resilient. Throughout his two decades in the fire, security and risk engineering industry, Raj has built a reputation as a skilled engineer and a strategic business leader with a passion for fostering a positive organizational culture. Earlier in his career, Raj held leadership positions as Vice President and General Manager of Johnson Controls' $1 billion Fire Detection and Special Hazard Product division, headquartered in Switzerland. As an equity partner at Arora Engineers, he helped catapult the firm from a small operation to an industry leader in MEP Engineering within the aviation and rail industries.Raj is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland. Over the course of his career, he's received multiple awards, including Consulting-Specifying Engineer's Top 40 Under 40 honor and Early Career and Distinguished Alumni awards from his alma mater. Moreover, he was recognized at Tyco with prestigious performance awards for accountability, teamwork and technical acumen. He currently serves as a board director for the National Fire Protection Association.Links Visit Jensen Hughes website.Follow Jensen Hughes on LinkedIn.Sign up for Phoenix Society's newsletter. Watch the “Healing Power of Comedy.”Watch Danny Gropper's Girls with Grafts episode on YouTube.Podcast Sponsor Today's podcast is powered by Jensen Hughes! Jensen Hughes has been a global leader in fire protection engineering since 1939. Their diverse team of more than 1,700 engineers, scientists, and consultants tackles complex risk, safety, and security challenges, helping clients protect lives, property, and reputations. Together, they blend expert knowledge, innovative solutions, and cutting-edge research to make the world safe, secure, and resilient. Learn more by visiting www.jensenhughes.com. Sponsor Girls with Grafts  Interested in becoming a sponsor of the show? Email us at info@phoenix-society.org.  

Dr. Dale R. Woerner, Professor and Cargill Endowed Professor, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, is an academic professional and meat and food industry consultant. Dr. Woerner earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science, Meat and Food Industry Management from Texas Tech University in 2003 and 2005, respectively, and earned his Ph.D. in Animal Science/Meat Science from Colorado State University in 2009.  He served on the faculty at Colorado State University for 9 years, and recently joined the faculty at Texas Tech University in an endowed chair position. He has conducted more that 12 million dollars in industry funded research and has published more than 300 scholarly works. Dale has served as a member of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Beef Innovations Group, has served as the president of the AMSA Intercollegiate Meat Coaches Association, serves as chairman of the National 4-H Meat Judging Advisory Committee,  and is a member of the American Meat Science Association Board of Directors.  In 2013, Dale was selected by Vance Publishing as a “40 Under 40” honoree as a young leader in the agricultural industry contributing to the 2050 challenge, the challenge of feeding 9 billion people by 2050. Also, Dale was named one of the Top Ten Industry Leaders for 2014 by Cattle Business as a “Difference Maker”, was recognized along with his wife Wendy in 2014 by Texas Tech as Horizon Award Recipients, in 2015 he received the American Meat Science Associations Achievement Award, in 2018 was recognized by the American Society of Animal Sciences with the Early Career Achievement Award, and, was recognized in 2018 as a Distinguished Alumni by the TTU College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Also, in 2018, Dr. Woerner was selected by the American Meat Science Association membership to be the chairman of the Reciprocal Meat Conference, the premier meat science conference in North America. Most recently, he was awarded the North American Meat Institute's 2018 Harry L. Rudnick Educator's Award.dale.woerner@ttu.edu

While probiotics may not colonize in your gut they have shown to be incredibly beneficial for your health. Dr. Gregor Reid is the foremost expert in probiotics and he talks about all things probiotics with Rupesh on the Two Nobodys Podcast. From fermented foods to antibiotics vs probiotics to how to find the best probiotics that have proven health benefits, Dr. Gregor Reid discusses it all! Dr. Gregor Reid also answers the top searched probiotics questions, including: Are expired probiotics still good? Can probiotics cure bad breath? Probiotics for acne, can probiotics help cure acne? Are probiotics good for bacterial vaginosis? Can probiotics cause SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)? -- Gregor Reid is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Western University. Born and raised in Scotland, he did his PhD in New Zealand and immigrated to Canada in 1982. His research, most recently at Lawson Health Research Institute, has focused on the role of beneficial microbes in the health of humans and other life forms. He has produced 32 patents, 612 peer-reviewed publications cited over 64,000 times, has a Google Scholar H index of 128 and has given over 650 talks in 54 countries. Ranked #3 of Microbiology Scientists in Canada in 2022 by research.com. In 2001, he chaired the UN/WHO Expert Panel that defined the term probiotic. In 2004, he helped introduce probiotic yoghurt to East Africa as a means for women to create microenterprises that by 2019 reached 260,000 adults and children. He has received an Honorary Doctorate from Orebro University, Sweden, a Distinguished Alumni award from Massey University, New Zealand, a Canadian Society for Microbiologists Career Award and Western University's highest accolade of Distinguished Professor. He also won the Dr Rogers Prize for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2021. He has published a book, “Probiotics: A story about hope” that reached #1 on Amazon's books for women's health and led to a Rich Roll Podcast that has gained almost 50,000 views. He has also published seven crime novels under pseudonym John G Lesley.

Married Divorced Single Father Child-Custody Child Support Remarried Blended Family Step-Parents 13 medications for mental health Meet Michael W. Allison • Michael Allison, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps Purple Heart Combat Veteran, is the driving force behind The Adversity Academy, serving as its Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman. With over two decades of leadership experience and strategic business acumen, Michael has a proven track record of steering organizations towards seven-figure success, earning him recognition as an award-winning INC 5000 entrepreneur. • Michael's journey is marked by resilience and determination, evident in his remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. A beacon of inspiration, he shares his insights as an International Keynote Speaker, 2x - TEDx Speaker, and Host of the empowering Overcoming Adversity Show. • In addition to his military service, Michael holds an MBA in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Security. He is also the winner of the National & Global 2022 Distinguished Alumni of Indiana Wesleyan University recipient, recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field. • Michael's literary prowess shines through as a Best-Selling Author, and his visionary leadership propels The Adversity Academy forward as a transformative force in the industry. His achievements have garnered prestigious accolades, including the INC 5000, Innovation & Excellence Award, Entrepreneur Franchise 500, and media recognition from renowned platforms such as ESPN, BET, CNN, NBC, and CBS. • At The Adversity Academy, Michael integrates cutting-edge technology and research from the realms of business, science, and psychology to illuminate the path towards resilience and success. His mission is to empower personal growth, fuel career development, and propel business expansion to their zenith. • Through his own personal trials, including surviving a 2004 car bomb explosion in Iraq, Michael discovered the profound art of "BREAKING THE BOTTLE™" and "The 3-D Method™." Now, his unwavering purpose is to guide others on their journey of liberation, teaching them to dismantle barriers and seize authority in their lives and businesses through The Adversity Academy's transformative Leadership Programs and Services.  Keynote Speaker, Leadership Coach, Purple Heart Combat Veteran, Business Consultant and CEO of The Adversity Academy FIND HIM HERE:  https://michaelwallison.com/ https://theadversityacademy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammichaelwallison/ https://www.instagram.com/iammichaelwallison/ https://twitter.com/iammikewallison https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2XlmFh1iaYKh0wlHXqCB5g https://www.facebook.com/iammikewallison/

Sahar Shahid, MDiv '17, and the members of the HDS Alumni/Alumnae Council are pleased to invite fellow graduates and the School community to celebrate Peter J Gomes STB '68 Distinguished Alumni Honors and our theme of Journeys of the Soul. This year, we seek to honor those who, across various systems of belief, delve into the soul's journey in this life and beyond and are committed to practices that foster connection with the transcendent. Read about this year's honorees here: https://hds.harvard.edu/news/2024/04/22/journeys-soul-hds-recognizes-awe-inspiring-alumni-2024-gomes-distinguished-honors This event took place on May 9, 2024. For more information, visit https://hds.harvard.edu/ A transcript is forthcoming.

Join Ben for his conversation with legendary Kentucky trial lawyer, Peter Perlman.  Peter talks about how his upbringing, as the son of a 5 and 10 cent store owner, shaped his values and taught him the importance of finding ways to help others.  During his long and successful career as a trial lawyer, Peter applied these lessons in cases that helped his individual clients and led to larger industry-wide changes that have helped countless others.  These cases span a wide range of practice areas, from auto defect litigation, aviation, personal injury, and even a Title IX case brought to keep the door open for female college athletes. Through his own practice, and terms as President of AAJ and the Civil Justice Foundation, few trial lawyers have done more to promote and enhance the cause of individual victims and social justice than Peter Perlman. About Peter Perlmanhttps://peteperlman.com/ ExperienceIn his lengthy career as a trial lawyer, Peter has earned more than 60 multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in personal injury, product defect and wrongful death cases.  He was inducted into the Inner Circle of Advocates in 1985.  This is an elite organization limited to the top 100 trial lawyers in this country.  The Kentucky Justice Association's highest honor, “The Peter Perlman Outstanding Trial Lawyer,” has been presented each year since 1994. Throughout his career, Peter has maintained a close relationship with his alma mater, the University of Kentucky.  He was an Adjunct Professor in the law school for 25 years, and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame and U.K's Hall of Distinguished Alumni.  In 1999, Peter created an Endowment Fund.  This has provided annual scholarships to students who have shown, “a concern for providing equal justice under the law.” Complications from an eye injury, have led to some changes in Peter's practice.  He now serves as a consultant on a limited case-by-case basis. Over the years, Peter has given numerous talks to civic and legal groups and continues to do so.  In his trials, Peter stressed the power of America's juries, and the difference jurors make through their collective verdicts.  His current presentations emphasize these themes. Awards & HonorsTrial Lawyers “Hall of Fame” (Inducted 2017)University of Kentucky “Hall of Distinguished Alumni” (2015)American Association for Justice – “Leonard M. Ring Champion of Justice” (2012)Kentucky Justice Association – “Charles M. Leibson Lifetime Achievement Award” (2013)Civil Justice Foundation – “Champion of Justice” (2011)Fayette County (KY) Bar Association – “Henry T. Duncan Lifetime Achievement Award” (2010)American Association for Justice – Former PresidentTrial Lawyers for Public Justice – Former PresidentNational Litigation Counsel – Former PresidentCivil Justice Foundation – Former PresidentSouthern Trial Lawyers Association – “Tommy Malone Great American Eagle Award”; “War Horse Award”; “Mickey Smiley Lighthouse Award” 

Jessica Wallis, founder and executive director of the non-profit organization, Ballet in the City, joined the studio for the March 19th episode! Ballet in the City presents programming and events to promote and enhance the culture of ballet in cities all over the world. It works to connect ballet enthusiasts with professional dancers, scholarships, and educational opportunities. Jessica is a dancer and a two-time honors graduate of The University of Akron. She has been honored for her work with an official proclamation from the City of Cleveland in her home state of Ohio and was presented with a Distinguished Alumni award by the Cuyahoga Falls Schools Foundation in 2018. On this episode, she discusses how she's working to expand inclusivity and access to ballet all over the world with programs like the Ballet in the City Scholarship, which began in 2015 in collaboration with Misty Copeland to promote equality in the arts for Black dancers. Ballet in the City also has a Guys Dance Too program to make dance more accessible for men of all ages and abilities and an adult ballet program, including a pointe program for adults who want to return to pointe or begin it for the first time.  Follow Ballet in the City on Instagram: ⁠@balletincity Learn more about Ballet in the City: www.balletinthecity.org Donate to help Ballet in the City expand access to ballet: https://www.balletinthecity.org/donate Music in this episode: Waltz of the Flowers - Tchaikovsky Barroom Ballet - Silent Film Light - Kevin MacLeod Barroom Ballet - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Source: ⁠http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100310⁠ Artist: ⁠http://incompetech.com/⁠ ⁠@eblosfield⁠ | theadultballetstudio@gmail.com Support this podcast on Patreon! ⁠https://patreon.com/TheAdultBalletStudio?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-blosfield/support

Ken interviews Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop since 2013, where she has led the turning around and redefining of the multimillion-dollar company.Sharon graduated from the University of Tennessee, worked in the ad industry in New York City, earned an MBA from Columbia University, and managed iconic kids' brands at companies like Mattel and Hasbro before accepting the role of president of the Stride Rite Children's Group, which led to her taking the helm at Build-A-Bear.Sharon also serves on the board of directors at Jack in the Box, and on the executive committee of the Toy Industry Association board. She has been named to the University of Tennessee's Top 100 Alumni of the last 100 years and recognized as a Distinguished Alumni by Columbia Women in Business. In March 2023, she was number six on the Forbes 20 Customer-Centric Companies Led by Women. Recently, Sharon has authored and published the book "Stories & Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love," which has achieved impressive success since its release in January 2023. Sharon has three children and lives in St. Louis with her husband, Russ.Key Takeaways from this episode include:1.    Turnaround Expertise: Sharon Price John shared her experience in turning around companies, drawing parallels between her work at StrideRite and Build-A-Bear. She emphasized the importance of strategic decisions, cost-cutting measures, and aligning the organization towards a common goal.2.    Experiential Retail and Adaptability: The discussion highlighted Build-A-Bear's emphasis on experiential retail, with the closure of physical stores during the pandemic presenting a unique challenge. Sharon discussed the company's swift adaptation, leveraging online sales and the fortunate timing of key initiatives, such as the partnership with Salesforce.3.    Baby Yoda Strategy: The timely identification and retention of the popular character Baby Yoda (from The Mandalorian) became a crucial element in sustaining revenue during the pandemic. Build-A-Bear's decision to hold inventory and focus on online sales, using Baby Yoda as a catalyst, showcased strategic foresight.4.    Employee Engagement: Sharon shared a motivational approach used during the challenging times, encouraging employees to view financial goals as catching a metaphorical dollar bill. This approach helped instill a sense of responsibility and accountability, creating a positive impact on the organization's financial performance.5.    Future Initiatives: Looking forward, Build-A-Bear has outlined key initiatives for the future, including the expansion to additional locations, enhancing the digital experience, and reinvesting in the business. These initiatives aim to build on the momentum gained during the pandemic and position the company for continued success.6.    Diversification of Store Models: Build-A-Bear has evolved its store model significantly. They have various types of stores, including owned and operated, partnership models with companies like Great Wolf Lodge and Carnival Cruise Lines, temporary pop-up shops, and franchise businesses in multiple countries.7.    Enhancing In-Store Experience: The company has focused on improving the in-store experience by updating store formats, introducing a discovery format, and enhancing the efficiency of the stuffing process. The renegotiation of leases and consideration for turnover dynamics has been part of their strategy.8.    Adaptation to COVID Challenges: Build-A-Bear did not significantly close stores during the COVID period but focused on renegotiating leases. They navigated the challenges posed by the pandemic, especially in international franchises like India and China.9.    Omni-Channel Approach: The company is working on being omni-channel by creating a lifetime value between online and in-store experiences. They recognize the importance of appealing to a multi-generational audience and have grown their online business, particularly targeting adults.10. Investments in Digital Transformation: Build-A-Bear has invested in upgrading its tech stack, including e-commerce platforms, accounting systems, warehouse management, loyalty programs, and CRM. The company acknowledges the constant need to adapt to new technologies and opportunities in the digital space.

Nina DiGregorio, a Yamaha string artist, is a classically trained violinist, bass player, writer/arranger, vocalist, and pianist, but is most well known for being a pioneer of the electric rock violin, as well as a music business mogul and entrepreneur. She has performed as a soloist and string arranger with the some of the biggest names in the business.  She arranged and performed strings with The Killers for President Obama and on one of their recent albums.Television credits include the Latin Grammys with Shakira, being featured on the Beyonce “I am…Yours” DVD and both “David Foster and Friends” DVDs and PBS specials, alongside Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Boz Scaggs, and Peter Cetera among others, as well as the featured soloist with Charice. Other television credits include a performance with Andrea Bocelli for the DVD and PBS special “Amore Under the Desert Sky,” The Muhammad Ali 70th Birthday Celebration, “Michel Legrand and Friends,” “Bell'aria PBS special,” and America's Got Talent Season One with Bella Electric Strings, of which she is founder, writer, and lead violinist.She was the solo violinist in Toni Braxton's band for 2 years. Nina was also featured in a recent Blues Traveler performance, dueling with harmonica virtuoso John Popper on The Devil Went Down To Georgia. Other performance credits include Stevie Wonder, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Wayne Newton, Cee-lo Green, John Legend, Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Donna Summer, Mary J Blige and Jay Z, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Marco Antonio Solis, and many more.As a writer/arranger, her work has been heard in shows such as “Toni Braxton Revealed,” “Beyonce I Am….Yours,” The Fab; Beatle's Tribute Band, The Las Vegas Tenors, The Killers, The Yellow Brick Road Symphonic Rock Show, as well as on many studio recordings.Nina's work with her project Bella Electric Strings can best be described as, “imagine if Hendrix played a violin.” Utilizing full effects pedals and blistering solos, she brings to life many famous rock tunes for electric string ensemble. On top of opening for Michael McDonald and Charlie Daniels, Bella recently performed as the featured string quartet with Richard Marx in his Las Vegas show. Richard also hired twenty Bella girls to be featured on camera performing with himself, Kenny Loggins, and Eric Benet for a DirecTV special that aired over the summer of 2016. Bella Strings has also had the privilege of being affiliated with the prestigious “Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp,” performing alongside such artists as Kip Winger and Todd Rundgren at the facility. The group keeps a busy corporate schedule, as well as traveling for Yamaha String Educator Development Seminars, in which Nina's arrangements are featured around the country to demonstrate the Yamaha Silent and Electric violins.Nina created/produced a rock production show called “FEMMES OF ROCK starring Bella Electric Strings,” which has been selling out theaters nation wide. Other creations include Bella Bottoms; a disco string show, an LED Laser string show, Trifecta; a vocal string show, Jingle Bellas; a holiday string show, among others.Nina holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo, as well as a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance. She also holds a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She was a recent recipient of the coveted Distinguished Alumni award from the University at Buffalo; one of the youngest to receive the award. Support the showThanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link >https://thetroutshow.com/

Today we are talking to Jessica Wolff. Jessica is a member of the Class of 2003 is being honored as one of our Distinguished Alumni this year. Jessica works at the CDC as a Lead Health Scientist and Team Lead in CDC's Division of Overdose Prevention. She also serves as the Public Health Director of the Overdose Response Strategy, a national program that brings together public health and law enforcement to address the drug overdose crisis that is gripping our nation right now. While it is too late to join us at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner this year, reach out to Meg Stewart for more information on the Distinguished Alumni Society. Nominations for next year's class of Distinguished Alumni will open before you know it and we have so many worthy of the distinction. You can reach her at mstewart@brookstoneschool.org.  To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today If you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

RDML Pam Schweitzer, PharmD returns to the podcast today to talk about Veterans Day and the PBS Documentary Invisible Corps.  Dr. Schweitzer was also featured in episodes 185 and 229 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast.   November 11 is Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a US holiday celebrated annually to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.  On Veterans Day, we thank veterans for their service.  Thank you veterans!  Why talk about the documentary in this episode?  Because it features veterans of the United States Public Health Commissioned Corps.  It fits into my Veterans Day theme. Thank you for listening to episode 251 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast.  Select episode 251. Subscribe to or follow The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast to get each new episode delivered to your podcast player and YouTube every time a new one comes out!   Apple Podcasts   https://apple.co/42yqXOG  Google Podcasts  https://bit.ly/3J19bws  Spotify  https://spoti.fi/3qAk3uY  Amazon/Audible  https://adbl.co/43tM45P YouTube https://bit.ly/43Rnrjt #veteransday2023 #publichealthservice #publichealthservicecommissionedcorps #usphs #usphscc Bio (November 2023) Rear Admiral (RDML) Pamela Schweitzer retired in September 2018 from a four-year term as the Assistant Surgeon General and 10th Chief Pharmacist Officer of the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps. As Chief Pharmacist Officer (first female in this role), Schweitzer was responsible for providing leadership and coordination of more than 1,300 PHS pharmacy officers in thirteen agencies with the Office of the Surgeon General and the Department of Health & Human Services.  Schweitzer continues to support the pharmacy profession and national efforts to increase access to public health initiatives, especially in rural and underserved communities.  Rear Admiral Schweitzer earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy, completed an Ambulatory Care/Administrative Residency at University of California Irvine Medical Center. Schweitzer has been recognized for her leadership contributions, including the Surgeon General Exemplary Service Medal (2018), ASHP 2019 Distinguished Leadership Award (2019), APhA “Next 10 Women in Pharmacy,” honoree (2022), Cal State University Fullerton Vision & Visionaries Award, Distinguished Alumni (2023). Invisible Corps documentary description from https://www.pbs.org: “This one-hour PBS documentary covers the history and role of the Public Health Service, the PHS Commissioned Corps, and how public health has evolved throughout our history. It explores how public health has become politicized and how important it is to change that in order to positively affect the nations' health for years to come."

Dr. Susan Finn, an Academy of Distinguished Alumni inductee and author of Nutrition Authority: Perspectives on Opportunity, and Judy Budi, President/CEO at Graceworks Lutheran Services and BGSU Board of Trustees member, talk about why dietetics is important, why it is always changing, and how equity matters in nutrition.

For the final episode of our NASA series we're welcoming Judy Hayes, Chief Science Officer for NASA's Human Health and Performance Directorate. She joined Johnson Space Center (JSC) in 1984 as a research scientist in the Neurosciences Laboratory and established the JSC Exercise Physiology Laboratory in 1987. She was principle investigator on two Space Shuttle experiments studying the effects of microgravity on skeletal muscle performance in astronauts. During her career she managed the physiology laboratories, Reduced Gravity Programs, Space Medicine Project, and integration of biomedical research for the Space Shuttle, Russian Mir-Shuttle, and International Space Station programs. In addition to JSC, she managed NASA laboratories at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia. Judy earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University followed by a Master of Public Health degree in Occupational Health/Aerospace Medicine from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center. She completed a joint fellowship at The Royal College of Surgeons of England and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine supporting epidemiologic research in the development of clinical practice guidelines for the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. She has been awarded the NASA Silver Snoopy and WVU Outstanding Alumnus. She was inducted into the WVU Hall of Fame and the WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni. The wealth of experience that Judy brings made this a great conversation about many of biggest physiological challenges that NASA faces trying to keep humans healthy during long duration space missions. Some of the topics we discussed were how NASA simulates space for research here on earth (everything from parabolic flight to underwater labs to long term isolation experiments), how they're adjusting their protocols for planned missions to the moon and Mars, and how they select and develop equipment solutions for use in space. Commercial Destinations in Low Earth Orbit E4D (European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Devices) Complement of Integrated Protocols for Human Exploration Research (CIPHER) Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) NASA Spinoff Bone and Mineral Evaluation and Analysis (this involves scans every three years, including on retired astronauts) Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS)

Today we are talking to Libba Dillon, Class of 2005, who is being honored as a Distinguished Alumni this year. Libba is an Interior Designer at Malone Office Environments, owner of Park Place Interiors, and co-owner of Fountain City Coffee. She is a busy woman indeed, making spaces beautiful all over this community!  While it is too late to join us at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner this year, reach out to Meg Stewart for more information on the Distinguished Alumni Society. Nominations for next year's class of Distinguished Alumni will open before you know it and we have so many worthy of the distinction. You can reach her at mstewart@brookstoneschool.org.  To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Professor Juan Carlos Tellez interviews missionary and anthropologist, Dr. Jim Yost. Jim and his wife, Kathie, were named UNW's Distinguished Alumni of the Year. Listen in as Dr. Yost shares about his work with the Waorani tribe in Ecuador.  Chapel Date: 10/6/23

We have a very special guest for today's episode, Judge Ben Land. Judge Land was in private practice for over two decades before being appointed to serve as a Superior Court Judge in 2018 and then to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2020 where he continues to serve today. He is the first of our three Distinguished Alumni being honored this year to be interviewed on the podcast and two others will follow in the coming weeks. Brookstone Alumni are out in our world doing some pretty incredible things. If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information. Her email address is ⁠⁠⁠aparker@brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠. Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

So what the heck is a “profitability and growth advisor”? Candy will tell us. Actually, she has run her own bookkeeping business for nearly 19 years. What makes her story interesting today is that her business is all virtual. She has a staff of nine spread over four states. As she will tell us, she even began this process before the pandemic.   Until just a few years ago Candy Messer lived totally in California. As the pandemic grew she and her husband decided to move to Tennessee where their children and grandchildren lived. Can't have a better reason than that.   During our conversation, Candy will generously give us some sound business advice. She is a person who is willing to share.   She also has a podcast where she interviews business experts on a wide variety of topics. Candy is an unstoppable entrepreneur by any standard. I hope you love this episode as much as I.     About the Guest:   Candy Messer is a profitability and growth advisor working with entrepreneurs in service-based industries to help them have successful businesses.  With experience in the bookkeeping industry since 1998, Candy understands the stresses business owners face and offers customized services to meet their varying needs.   Her company energizes business owners by removing the burden of compliance tasks as well as working with them to identify issues preventing higher profitability and/or growth. As a result of using her services, clients have peace of mind and the freedom to do what they love.    Candy was named Woman of the Year for 2009-2010 by the Peninsula Chapter of the American Business Women's Association, and 2011 Entrepreneur Mom of the Year by Today's Innovative Woman magazine.  In 2012, the El Camino College Foundation honored her as a Distinguished Alumni of the Year. Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll was named 2016 Small Business of the Year by the Torrance Chamber and Intuit's (creator of QuickBooks software) 2016 Firm of the Future.   Candy is co-author of Business Success With Ease, Navigating Entrepreneurship, and Yes, God, and is the host of the “Biz Help For You” podcast which can be found on YouTube, as well as multiple podcast channels.   Candy has been married since 1992 to her husband Garth and they have a son, daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons with another due in June. When not running her company, Candy enjoys reading, crocheting, logic puzzles and spending time with friends and family.   You can find out more information about Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services at www.abandp.com.   Ways to connect with Candy:   www.abandp.com https://www.youtube.com/c/CandyMesser https://www.facebook.com/AffordableBookkeepingAndPayroll/ https://twitter.com/AffordableBP https://www.linkedin.com/in/candymesser/ Free guide to financial lingo. https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/free-report/   About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Welcome to another edition of unstoppable mindset today, we get to chat with Candy Messer now candy and I kind of met at one of the PodaPalooza events. We've talked about that here on unstoppable mindset in the past and PodaPalooza is one of those things that people go to who have podcasts and are looking for people to interview people who want to be interviewed on podcasts, or people who are just learning about podcasts. And it's an adventure. So all of that happens. Isn't it fun? I've gone to all of them, including this last one candy spin to most of them. And I'm sure we'll have a lot to talk about with podcasts and all that. But Candy Welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Candy Messer ** 02:07 Thank you. I'm glad to be here.   Michael Hingson ** 02:09 Well, thank you for for joining us and looking forward to having some fun. So why don't we start, if you will, by you telling us a little bit about kind of the early candy, what got you started school or any of those kinds of things, you know, sort of like always start at the beginning and go from there.   Candy Messer ** 02:27 Sure. Well, I was like born and raised in Southern California live there pretty much my whole life until 2021, where I was able to relocate because I have my daughter and her family live now in Tennessee, and I had two grandchildren, I'm about to have a third. So I wanted to be close to them. And the pandemic actually allowed that to happen. I've been working in my business remotely for many, many years, probably at least a decade, I had the ability to work from anywhere as needed. But it was finally when that happened that clients were aware, right that we didn't have to be in the same location. And so many years ago, I never intended to be a business owner. I was a full charge bookkeeper for a publishing company, and somebody who knew what I did said, please help me with my husband's business because I have to pay the bills and invoice and reconcile and all of that. And I don't mind doing the basic stuff. But I hate especially reconciling. And so that's kind of how I got started because she kept bugging me and I finally agreed to help her. And then I had to get some more clients because I had things that I had to pay for my own business that you know, I had to cover my expenses that one client, you know, wasn't going to do. And then after helping her for a couple years, my husband basically said, quit your job, do your own thing. People enjoy what you do. And that was basically in 2004 When I left the full time job and gave up that guaranteed paycheck, which was a little bit scary. So but I enjoy on a personal level, like reading, crocheting, logic, puzzles, things like that, but I don't have as much time to do that since I am an entrepreneur and work more than I probably should. But I have a staff as well that I want to make sure that we keep the business going so I can continue to support them to   Michael Hingson ** 04:31 we're in Southern California, where are you from?   Candy Messer ** 04:34 So I was born and raised basically in the South Bay LA County. And so I lived basically most of my life right in those same cities like Torrance, San Pedro, you know, I lived in Harbor City and Gardena for a bit too, but I would say like Torrance in San Pedro where I spent the majority of my time.   Michael Hingson ** 04:54 Well, then you know where I live. We live in Victorville.   Candy Messer ** 04:56 Yes, I've been through there my son actually well, both my kids is played club soccer. And you of course you travel in all different places. And so we'd been out in that direction a few times, even for tournaments or, you know, League Cup or state cup, things like that.   Michael Hingson ** 05:12 Hit believe how Victorville has grown over the years I grew up in Palmdale. And as I love to tell people, it was hardly even a blip on the radar scope compared to Palmdale when I was growing up. And we came back down here in 2014. And my gosh, there were at that time, 115,000 people in Victorville alone, much less the whole Victor Valley area, it's kind of crazy.   Candy Messer ** 05:37 It became more affordable to for people who really wanted to get into California, but couldn't afford the bigger cities, you know, and so they'd go into those outlying areas. And that's kind of what brought those other cities to be more populated as well.   Michael Hingson ** 05:52 Yeah. And I think it's continuing to grow it is it's an interesting place. It's a politically wise, a very conservative area, compared to a lot of California. But it's contributed to the economy. So what what else can nobody asked for? It? Exactly. So what caused you to or Well, why did you actually move to Tennessee specifically, that because that's where kids were or what?   Candy Messer ** 06:23 Right, so when the pandemic hit my daughter and son in law, were actually living in Ecuador, they had been there since 2018. And when COVID came, you know, basically, their country shut down within seven hours, it was they were told, get out now, or you'll be here for an indefinite period of time. And they hadn't originally thought of leaving, but things just shut down so severely, and they had no transportation, transportation wasn't even running there. It was hard to do anything. And the US government was putting together periodically relief flights out where they were getting some of their citizens back to the United States. And so at one point, they had a flight they were able to get on, and it was basically bring, you know, two suitcases of stuff with you. And then you had no choice where you're going. It was literally a flight from Quito to Fort Lauderdale. And so basically, when they were coming back, there was not really a lot of places that they could be at the time, my husband and I were in an apartment in Torrance and didn't have a ton of space, but they were with us for about two months. But my son in law, his grandparents said, we have a room in our home, you know, you could come stay with us. And then they ended up in the long run, finding a home that they're able to purchase on their own as well. And so they were able to be around family. And it just worked out because now in this little area, my son in law has his grandparents and parents, and who also relocated here. And then we are now here. And so there's both sides of the family in one place. And for me, I value family so much I really wanted to be around my grandchildren wanted to see them grow up and not just see faces on a screen. And so I get to be around and see their development and help my daughter when you know she needs some   Michael Hingson ** 08:20 help. We're in Tennessee.   Candy Messer ** 08:24 We're in the north eastern area close to the Smoky Mountains. So I said basically, Virginia is about an hour north of us and North Carolina's 20 to 30 minutes to the east. So right up in that little corner. So it's beautiful here, I love it. I mean, I've left you know, California to it was amazing, like weather and the view. I mean, from where I lived, we could still see mountains, we could go to the beach, we can go the desert if we wanted to. But it definitely is gorgeous here as well. And I really have adapted well, you know, to the move.   Michael Hingson ** 08:57 What do you find different about living in Tennessee as opposed to California from cultural and other kinds of standpoints?   Candy Messer ** 09:06 Gosh, there there are quite a few things that I had to get used to. I mean, I live in a smaller area. I mean, the county here is only like 66,000 people too. And so I lived in LA County, right which is a huge number of people. And so like even just yesterday we experienced where I was talking to my husband and he was saying like we could go to a location I'm like well I'm not sure if they're going to be open right like in California everything is open seven days a week on all holidays on all major you know events were in towns things on the weekend. Sometimes they're closed on holidays, things are closed. And sure enough, a lot of the small restaurants independently owned like everything was closed. And so you have to go to like a big chain like to be open and where we live. There's not like there's not even like really a hotel in the city that I live in. I mean, there's I think one technically like a little motel or something, but there's not like a lot of that a few Airbnb s are starting to get established. But it's way different. I don't think Uber even works here, right or left, right. So there's kind of things that you're just used to having all the time that you don't have here. But people here are super nice. And I enjoyed the neighbors that I had, I had built some relationships. But I know in California, a lot of times, we didn't really talk as much with each other in California, we're here, like, when we moved in, someone, like showed up, welcomed us to the neighborhood and bite us to the church brought us some baked goodies, you know, and, and then we're helping each other out as like if we need things. And so I think it just kind of depends on the people that you're around, right? Because you can have that pretty much anywhere, if you've got those kinds of people who are willing to be like that, too. But a lot of people are individualistic now and don't necessarily interact as much in community.   Michael Hingson ** 11:06 What about the food? I mean, you know, what California has like lots of fast food and everything else. What is it like back there? From a, from an overall food standpoint, in terms of what are people in the habit of eating and all? Chicken? Like in West Virginia, there are lots of fried things, a lot of dough, and all that.   Candy Messer ** 11:25 Well, here, there's something I still haven't tried it either, but I hear like pimento cheese is like the thing here, you know, or whatever. And they'll have sandwiches with this on it or other things, which I'm like, Okay, that's interesting. But there are things here too, that I enjoyed in California that I don't really see, like, I loved Chinese chicken salad, right? You know, or things like that. And you don't see that as much, much of that you don't see as much ethnic food. I mean, there are some, but it's not like, you know, like, I mean, again, in California and LA County, you could go to some areas, and there'd be Ethiopian food, or there would be, you know, just like all different kinds of cultures. So here, you can still get Chinese, Italian, Mexican, you know, whatever. But some of the other ones that are maybe a little more obscure in general, you're not going to see as much.   Michael Hingson ** 12:16 And how far away is your nearest Costco.   Candy Messer ** 12:20 I actually don't think there is a Costco anywhere close, there is a Sam's Club, which is probably about 20 minutes away. There is a Walmart in my local city here, you know, I just noticed there's a Ross it's being built right now. So that's kind of cool. But there's like a lot of the things here that I noticed, like none of the big branches of banks, even that I'm used to, they're not even here, you know. And so that was one of the things I had to adapt to is I guess you could do things on your phone, make deposits and everything. But with running my business, I really wanted to have a relationship with the bank where I could go in if needed. And so I had to kind of develop those relationships again, and kind of and I told the bank that I had in California, I loved working with them, I will still recommend them to clients of clients need something. But I felt I needed to have that. So that was to me strange. Like, I've there's all these like credit unions or small regional banks I've never heard of, and the big ones I'm used to. None of them are around here. So that was another just getting used to some of the things that are just a little bit different.   Michael Hingson ** 13:31 The bank wasn't willing to construct a branch there for you.   Candy Messer ** 13:38 Not yet. Oh, well, there's   Michael Hingson ** 13:39 there's something to shoot for. What does your husband do?   Candy Messer ** 13:44 Well, he originally had been a truck driver over the road, you know, in basically 48 states in Canada. And then he basically decided in the fall of 2019, to leave for the winter, because he just decided it really wasn't safe. Because the trucks sometimes were just like, automatically break. And if you're on ice, that's not a good thing. And so there were a couple of times where thankfully he's very good at what he does. But he had a couple times where he was almost in an accident because like the way the road was he would explain like say you have an off ramp and there's some cars like stopped on the off ramp, but it's not in your road, right sign your lane and the road curves. And so it would be perfectly fine. But all of a sudden it slams on the brakes because it thinks you're going to hit somebody and then you know you have a potential to Jackknife your vehicle. So he said, I don't want to drive in the winter. They can't guarantee that I'm only going to stay in states, you know, without snow. And so he was going to leave and then when he thought of going back, which was early, you know, 2020 Now we have the pandemic and a lot The trucking had, you know basically stopped. I mean, if you had grocery deliveries or things like that you could but he had switched from kind of what they call like the hook 'em ups where you've got a trailer and you just attach the trailer and deliver. And he used to deliver groceries and things to doing more heavy haul he used to take like pipes, or he actually delivered parts of the stage for the Super Bowl or you know, just like this heavy equipment that a lot of that demand had disappeared. And it actually was about the perfect timing, because at that point is when my daughter was about to have another baby, they were looking to buy a home that they ended up getting because it was a foreclosure. And so there's a lot of work that needed to be done. So he was able to help them with their home. And then when I would come I'd be back and forth until we finally bought our own home in November of 2020 2021. So I would help my daughter sometimes and I would go back and I was helping my parents also in Indiana and spending some time with them. And so I was back and forth a little bit, but he was here and able to help them when they needed. It   Michael Hingson ** 16:09 was cool, but it it's it's different. But by the same token, you obviously adapt and, and accommodate well and you're having a lot of fun. So you went to college in California,   Candy Messer ** 16:21 I did. And I decided I did not want student debt. And so I went to community college for the first two years graduated with my, you know, a BS degree in business. And then I went to my local four year university in Carson, California. I went to Dominguez Hills and graduated there. So I basically worked and went to school so I could pay, you know, my tuition as it happened. And so thankful I did graduate, and I went year round pretty much to so I can graduate in those four years, and leave without all of the debt that a lot of people have. And I'm thankful I did that, because it definitely made a bigger difference in my financial future than having that debt. But I know a lot of times it depends on your industry you want to be into. For me, I felt I didn't have to go to like a really expensive college, I was gonna get the education that I can apply it. You know, it's not always just what you learn in school, but how you apply it. Right. And so that's kind of that was my path.   Michael Hingson ** 17:27 So what did you do out of college.   Candy Messer ** 17:31 So originally, it's so funny, I started my first quote unquote real job other than like the babysitting and stuff I used to do working retail. And I thought that would just be you know, a job when I you know, as a teenager, I'll just do that until I decided to do something else. But I ended up continuing to have promotions while I was there. So I started when I was 17. By the time I was graduating college, I had been promoted three times. And they offered me a promotion. Basically, as I was graduating to manage kind of all the behind the scenes, inventory, stocking the floors, I had anything that you could basically put on your body I was managing, so they have the hard lines, which is you know, like your appliances and hardware and the soft lines. And so I was the behind the scenes manager of all of that. And so over the years, I just stayed in that job because I actually had enjoyed what I was doing. And again, didn't think that I was going to work retail. But as I got married, and I'd had my first child, I was pregnant with my second child, I just thought retail isn't for me any longer. I want to be able to have more time at home with family and with what I did. Sometimes we were at work early in the morning, most of the time I was at work by six in the morning. But during Christmas season, sometimes they would have us go in like 10 o'clock at night and work all night long. Because you don't have people in the store any longer. So it's easier to just get this stuff on the floor. And that's not really conducive to having time with your children. So I ended up leaving and I decided to be an at home mom for a few years and then kind of got back into the workforce, part time volunteered and my kids school and you know different things that they did and then over time, you know, became an entrepreneur.   Michael Hingson ** 19:28 So from retail, you went to do what exactly?   Candy Messer ** 19:33 So from retail, again, stayed home for three years. And then basically someone reached out to me who needed help. At a preschool. The director was on a medical leave. She'd been on a medical leave and then the person who had come in and replaced her had just left to go back to a different job when the director came back and then she had the same medical issue and was going to be gone probably another six months. And so they asked me if I would come in, kind of just make sure you know, all the records were being handled appropriately, all the monies collected from the parents and expenses paid. And you know, all of the things that needed to be done to run that. And at the time, my kids were still preschool age, my daughter was four, and my son was two. So I was able to take them with me to the job, they would go into their classrooms, I would do the work, but I told them, I only want to work as long as I need to get the work done, and then be able to go home so that I'm not just sitting there all those hours every day. And they agreed, and they had someone else who could work in the office. So if I wasn't there, and a parent came in with a question, you know, they basically could get their questions answered, but I didn't have to work full time. And that was basically my stepping back into work outside of the home. While I was at home mom, though, I was a Tupperware consultant. So I did have a little bit of time out where I was earning a little bit of money, but I was talking to adults, because if anyone has been home with babies, and that's all you do, you realize you need to have a little bit of adult conversation. So I had done that, too. And then basically, when that director came back, I was debating like, what did I want to do? Did I want to stay in like early childhood education, and then go back and get the units because if you're going to work, you have to have the units and early transmission. And or did I want to do something else. And then I found out about a position where they really needed help. On the finance side, again, in the company, I came in as like an accounts receivable person, and then within a few months, ended up being the full charge bookkeeper. Because the person handling the other side of things, accounts payable, was going to be leaving the company. So that's kind of how I got back into working and kind of the financial arena and the bookkeeping, and all of that.   Michael Hingson ** 21:59 Well, you and as you said, you worked with someone who, or you were involved with someone who really wasn't excited about reconciliation and all that stuff. And I can imagine that can be stressful and a challenge at times. And of course, especially during the tax season, life gets to be fun. So you, you do need to deal with that a lot. If you're going to N Have patience to deal with it too.   Candy Messer ** 22:28 Right? Well, so many people just don't like numbers, reports all of that anyway. And it's even if they know what they need to be doing, it's not something they enjoy. So they put it off, right, and then the longer you put it off, the more is to get caught up. And so then it becomes overwhelming and stressful. And so then it causes them to put it off even longer until the CPA says hey, I need your information, right. And so we come and just say, just do what you love, let us help you, even if you're good at it, you just don't want to do it, there's no need for you to have to do something that you're not passionate about. So let us help keep everything clean, organized, you know, done properly. And sometimes that's an issue too, because the software now has become so easy to use, that you can make mistakes, because you don't know the right way to do it. But the software lets you do something. And so that can be a problem too. And so a lot of times, the numbers aren't actually correct, which can cause some problems, right? And so, again, having someone come in and do it, and then you do what you love and your business, you know, I think is ideal.   Michael Hingson ** 23:42 my late wife never liked to work with numbers, of course, actually, she went to the extreme she said math lies as she could, she could perform a calculation on a calculator three times and get three different answers. And we never could figure out exactly how that happened. So she just said math lies Simple as that.   Candy Messer ** 24:03 Well, I think if you've ever seen those equations to that will say like, what's the answer to this right and it will have you know, like five plus three to the second power in parentheses a number and so you have to know the order of operations so you'll get people who will say different numbers because they don't know and so so yeah, you could come up with different hands   Michael Hingson ** 24:23 first well, she did the math wasn't rowsley complicated but things happen and at the same time she she handled all the basic stuff for our business to keep the invoices and all that but wasn't wasn't a great fan of it. And we have some wonderful people who though who we we work with who now since she's passed also really helped me with the books and all that because that's something that they're going to be able to do a lot better than I so I keep track of the day to day things but work with them and it works out well. But it was always funny to hear her. Absolutely swear that man applies. But she, but she still, she did it. And the other side of it is that there were times in our 40 years of marriage where we had some economic problems and lived off of some credit cards and all that. And she laid out the strategies to come back from that. And, for example, would not make minimum payments on credit cards and other things like that, to the point where we don't have credit card debt. And I've even gone to a little bit more of an extreme than she, fortunately, the, the credit cards that I do have, are structured where and with organizations where I can tell them each month, pay off the balance, so I don't even have to worry about it. And I did set that up with Wells Fargo earlier this year, and somebody didn't make it because they messed up. And it didn't pay off the entire balance, I pay it off the next month. But I also made them take back the finance charge, because they found in the record where I'd asked her to be set up to pay off the full balance. So, but I really am glad that she did all the things that she did. And so we don't carry any balances, and I wouldn't have it any other way.   Candy Messer ** 26:19 And that's one of the things that I talked to people about too, and say, you know, if you are going to have a credit card, you know, unless there is an emergency or something to and you really just don't have another choice, you know, it's okay to use them during the month, but make sure you pay that in full, right. And if something does happen, and you are not able to pay it in full, I also recommend don't waiting until that payment due date to make a payment because the way that interest works is its interest on average balance. So if you can make a payment every week, just make a smaller payment every week even and reduce that throughout the month, you're gonna pay less interest overall. So even if you pay the same amount, you think, you know, say I owe $120 Instead of paying $120 when it's due, you know, pay $30 a week. Yeah, and then that will help, you know, reduce the amount of interest. But one of the things that I think I do say if you can manage it and not have the balance carryover, a lot of times you can get cashback on your purchases too. And so I always recommend get the cashback you know accruing on your card, and then apply it to your balance to pay down that balance even and so even if it's one or 2%, it's one or 2% that you don't have to pay out of your own pocket. And it's things that you have to pay anyway, you know, like utilities or something, put those on your credit cards if you can, and then again, automatically pay that credit card every month paid in full, ideally, but then those types of things are going to accrue those values for that credit, and then apply it back to your statement. So saves you a little bit of money in the long run. So that's a wise use of credit, in my opinion.   Michael Hingson ** 28:04 And the reality is every little bit helps when it comes to making payments. So even if it's one or 2% it still helps over the long run. Exactly. So I'm really glad that at this point, we don't have that I don't have that hanging over my head, which I'm really pleased about and grateful to her for sticking to it, which she did, even though math lies, but she's still, but she's still stuck with it. And and, and made it all work, which was really pretty cool. So you have been doing bookkeeping now for how long?   Candy Messer ** 28:42 Well, I say I officially started again with my own business in 2022. But I started in 1998. Back working with that preschool and then becoming the full charge bookkeeper for the publishing company. So you know, here we are, like 25 years basically doing the bookkeeping and things like that, too. So   Michael Hingson ** 29:05 and your company today is called what   Candy Messer ** 29:08 affordable bookkeeping and payroll services   Michael Hingson ** 29:12 and that you started in 2022. Yes, so   Candy Messer ** 29:15 technically, though, so when the first person asked me to help her, and it was just me, I started it actually with a different business name, I just call it bookkeeper for you. And then in 2005, I opened an office, I was actually sharing space, you know, with someone and she said, My business has the name affordable in it. If you just name your company affordable something. We could just share the same phone lines, we can you know, we'll just answer the phone affordable. And if it's for me, I'll take it if it's for you. You'll take it as like well. I do bookkeeping and payroll. So how about affordable bookkeeping and payroll? So that's how the name actually came about. And so I kind of track that. Yes, overall, I've had many Is this since 2002. But 2000 is five is when I changed the name and basically started, you know, actually with an office, and then I hired my first staff member in 2006. And so it's kind of like two different starts. Yeah, if that makes sense.   Michael Hingson ** 30:20 Yeah, it does. And so as an entrepreneur, you are doing bookkeeping. I think you said early on, for a lot of people remotely.   Candy Messer ** 30:33 Well, early on when it was just me, and again, I started with the first person who needed help. And then I had a couple more clients I had to get, I would go to their locations and do the work in their office. And that's kind of where I make that switch of in 2005, I open an office. And so for a period of time, I still went to some client locations. But I was starting to develop where work was coming to me instead of me having to go to them. But initially, it was where I was finding people that needed help on site, they didn't need their own bookkeeper on staff, maybe they only needed someone once or twice a month to come in, you know, pay some bills or reconciling the accounts. And then again, over time, it started to shift more where it was the work coming into my office, and I was hiring more staff, and we were all in one place, and California until the pandemic, thankfully, I was already thinking of moving to a more remote team. And we already had a lot of that in place. We'd already been testing, as of actually my first person was in 2018, who had hired her, the day that I hired her, her mom ended up passing away actually in another state. And she was like, Oh, I'm not sure I can even keep the job. And I said, Well, we could be flexible, you know, work on your schedule, if you need time off, you know, periodically, you know, we'll work it out. And then that was in May of that year. And in November, she said, it's just been hard. I feel like I'm not giving everything I need to because I'm not able to work as much. And I said, Well, why not? Let's test this out, let's have you be able to work remotely. And we can set up systems and processes and test software and communication and you know, everything that we needed to do. So she started doing that November 2018. By the fall of 2019, we're getting all of the staff prepped and each person worked a different day from home. So most of us were still in the main office, but one person was at home, and we were testing everything out again that way. And then we're going to start moving into two days a week. And then we're going to do three days, you know, until we finally just got everyone in place. Unless you over horse a little, of course, I actually had to pay for some additional software or whatever to that allowed for all of this to happen. And we went from you know, hardwired phone system to an online, you know, VoIP system. But when the governor said, work from home, you know, it was easy, I could tell all my staff to stay from home. And technically, I was an essential business. So I could have required everyone to still come to the office. But I thought it's not necessary, right? There's really only one person I need to have in the office. So if anyone drops off anything or needs to pick up, you know, we still had some people who had printed payroll checks, they would need to come and pick it up, I needed one person in the office, everyone else really could work from home because everything that we do is basically online technology or things like that. So it just made it easy to allow other people to be able to be from home have one person and now I've literally got people in multiple states, because having a Remote Setup allowed me to hire outside of my local area work since we didn't have to be in the same office, right. And so I've been able to hire moms who have kids, I have one that had, you know, a child with a health issue that she can't really leave her home very much. And so she had a hard time finding work that would allow her to be home with her daughter. I have two people who in the last nine months have each had a baby. And so I've been able to allow them to have a flexible schedule. So when they need to get off the clock and help the baby they can they can come back home. You know, so there's like a lot of things that I've been able to offer that I couldn't when we were like a nine to five in the office business. Right.   Michael Hingson ** 34:36 So how many people do you have working for you now?   Candy Messer ** 34:41 Right now I have nine staff in four states about to be five because one is moving to another state. So but yeah, so and again, it's now a mix of I used to have mostly full time and now I have more part time than full time because again, the flexibility that I'm able To offer.   Michael Hingson ** 35:01 So it was no real great difficulty I gather for you to move to Tennessee, since you were as a company, so used to doing things remotely what an innovator, because for a lot of companies it was was hard to do. And I think still is hard to do. And what I don't hear you saying is that anyone has any kind of fatigue about working remotely, whether you communicate through zoom or on the phone, or whatever, but everyone is used to doing it, and you're doing it just fine. Thank you very much. Yeah,   Candy Messer ** 35:36 I think it's interesting, because, you know, yes, we are all in different places. And I think a lot of people enjoy still having the ability to work from home, but we still want that connection with each other. So we do have, you know, our, like, chat, you can individually send a message to one person, if you need to reach them, or if there's a group, you know, sometimes we'll send a picture of something just into the group chat. You know, like, when the ladies have had their babies, or they want to just do an update and send a picture, we could do that. Or, you know, sometimes we just send those quick little messages. But I also have a weekly team meeting that we're all coming into, we get to see each other on Zoom, see each other face to face, and most of the time, their business, but sometimes I'll have like a special little event, you know, like I've done for the babies that are gonna be born, we'll have work, we're gonna have a special little baby shower today, right? You know, or if someone's getting married, or someone just graduated, you know, so then we can honor like, the special events in their lives as well, which helps us feel connected to each other. So it's not like, Well, I'm just in my house, and you're in yours, and we don't get to see each other.   Michael Hingson ** 36:46 But look at what you're doing, you're, you're really providing a very supportive environment. And you are really adopting and adapting to whatever situation you need to do in order to make it a productive situation for everyone who's involved, which is your entire team.   Candy Messer ** 37:07 I'm just thankful that we had been putting into place, the ability to work from home, because if we hadn't had that already in place, and that shutdown had been order, it would have been more difficult for me to allow staff to immediately work from home because our phone system wouldn't been set up properly, or the way that we could get the data that we needed, or things like that. So I'm just thankful. Because at first I was like, how do you know, when you have someone at home, you know, that they're going to work as effectively as if they're in an office, you know, and so I'd actually had an employee in the past that actually stole time from me, you know, if I wasn't in the office, she would extend her lunch break and have people cover for her or different things. And when I found out about that, like, I was just pierced, like, in my heart, it was just like, I trust people. I'm loyal to people, like I kind of expected, I guess in return, like if that's how I am, that's what I'm gonna get. And so there was a huge trust issue at first about like, Can I trust people if I'm not actually going to see them? Because if this could happen in an office, when I went out to meet a client or do a networking event, what is going to happen? If you know, we are not in the same room? And I can't say that every single person hasn't, you know, done something maybe that wasn't 100%? Honest, right? I don't know for sure. But based on the team that I have, and how everybody does, what I see needs to be done. Like, I don't think that there's anything going on. And if somebody is not quite as productive. Is it as important now to just make sure that they're on the clock for the eight hours? Or is it more important to have the work that gets done? Right. And so that's what I have to look at is yeah, they're accomplishing the work. Right.   Michael Hingson ** 39:02 Right. Well, and it's always a value judgment, but it's great when you pretty much have mostly or most all the time people who are doing doing things the right way doing the right thing. And you don't have a lot of dishonesty and there is no need to to be dishonest to emulate. I think mostly people want to be honest and tend to be which is great. Right? Well, so do you. How do you get new clients? How does that happen? Since everything is remote   Candy Messer ** 39:40 Interesting enough, we still get I originally when I was first starting my business, a lot of the referrals I had were from professionals like a CPA, a financial planner, maybe a business banker, but over time, we've had a lot more people finding me through like a Google search or sometimes Yelp or things With that, too, but I think because I share so much content, I was, you know, back from, oh, gosh, at least 10 years ago, I think I started a blog, a written blog. And now I do video blogs. Now I of course have my podcast as well. And so I think, because I'm putting out so much content now that people are searching and finding us, and reaching out, and then I've done a few videos, especially, I've had a lot of people reaching out to me, because I did how to videos on the employee retention tax credit, which a lot of people have probably heard about, there's a lot of aggressive companies out there to telling everyone you qualify for $26,000 per employee, you know, which is a lot of times not true. But what I did was, I showed people how to claim that without even having to pay a professional to do it, right. So I walked him step by step, here's like the worksheet, here's how you put it on this form, and, you know, send it in. But people would still reach out and say, Well, I have questions. I'm not sure if I'm doing this, right. So we've been able to help them to as customers. So it has brought in customers, even though my intention was just to put out free information out there. So small business owners could get this because what really annoys me are these big companies that are or the aggressive companies. I don't know how big they really are. But they're taking 1520 30% of the credit by helping these small businesses claim this and I was like, you know, the whole point is, they kept their employees on staff during a pandemic, a lot of times they were barely able to survive, because they didn't have the cash flow. So why not help them get the cash in their pocket and not take 30%? You know, so let me show them how to do it. And that's kind of how I've had a lot of people come to me too, because they're finding those videos on YouTube. And I'm answering questions, if they have questions. Now, there have to be general questions. If it's very specific to them, then we have to say we need to have a consultation. And that's a paid consultation, because there's too many individual questions. But if someone is just asking a basic question, I'll answer that question for them.   Michael Hingson ** 42:09 During the pandemic, it was just my wife and me in in the business. So I suspect we probably wouldn't really qualify for getting a whole lot because income was a little bit rare. Not not, like, none at all, but it was a lot less because speaking and stuff wasn't happening. But you know, but I see those commercials all the time. And I've always just been amazed by them.   Candy Messer ** 42:36 And it just seems right now there seems to be a lot more like it comes in cycles, like I still even get texts, phone calls, emails, you know, have you applied for this, you can get up to $26,000 per employee just reach out to us. And so I know one of my employees actually told me recently, somebody had emailed us. And they were mad, because what we had said that their credit was was less than the $26,000 per employee. And it's like, well, you didn't do this correctly. So then she said, Well, let me explain like what the difference is. So number one, that's assuming that you qualify for all six quarters. Number two, it's assuming that everyone on payroll qualifies. If you have a majority owner and any family, like they don't qualify, it assumes that every person earned the maximum wage, and it assumes you didn't have a PPP loan, you know, or, or things like that, too. And so when she was able to show like, well, this didn't qualify, or this person didn't make the 10,000, or you had a PPP loan, and so you had to have this much of your money go here, then it makes sense. But again, there's a lot of misleading information out there. And that's why I get really annoyed. Right, because it's like, just be honest with people and provide the service at a reasonable rate, you know, and, you know, let them have the cash that they need in their business. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 44:01 because that's what it's really about. Well, you mentioned that you have a podcast, I'd love to hear more about that.   Candy Messer ** 44:09 Sure. Well, just like I never intended to be a business owner. I'm not sure if I actually said that in this interview, but I never intended to be a business owner. It just kind of happened. I never intended to be a podcaster what happened was teach ya. Right. Someone saw what I was sharing on LinkedIn. So I would, you know, post an article or things weekly, and of course, just general posts through other social media things that I was sharing, and she said, I think your content would make a great show. And I was like, huh, like, that's a scary thing. I'm actually an introvert. I'm shy and so like, at the time, too, that was a live show for an hour. I was like, am I going to know what to say? Am I going to know what to do? Who am I going to interview? I don't really know if I I'm going to be good at that. But then I just thought, you know what, why not try it, like, what's the worst that could happen? Right? And so I was with them for about 15 months. So I signed up. Before the pandemic, I signed up in 2019. So I went about 15 months. But then at that point, too, it was like, I want to be wise as well, with my business finances, we still don't know what's going on. And I can kind of cut back on that expense, do it myself, and my husband had been telling me, I should do it myself anyway, because then I could also be on YouTube, he's like, people search YouTube, you could post your videos there. And so in 2020, we did convert to doing it on our own and, you know, doing it through YouTube, as well as putting it to the podcast platforms. And I actually, a couple weeks ago, maybe or just recently just aired my 200 and 50th episode, I've recorded more, because we record a little bit in advance. But we've now put out 250 episodes, which I'm excited about that. And the goal was for me, educate business owners to help them be successful, because I see too many people who don't know what they're supposed to do until after they get a notice even like you are supposed to have a business license, you are supposed to have paid estimated tax payments, you are supposed to have collected and paid sales tax, and then they get these notices with penalties. And a lot of businesses started even in the pandemic because someone lost a job or they had free time. And now they could start a business. And they had a hobby, they had an interest, but then they didn't understand like all of the things about having capital, you know, understanding profit versus cashflow. Like there's things that they just didn't know. And so many businesses have failed. And I don't want to see that happen. So I interview experts, we don't talk just finance, you know, by the interview experts in the vast array of topics, to educate entrepreneurs. So if they need help with, you know, sales, understanding what they can do, to put together a presentation, you know, for a potential client, or maybe they need human resources assistance, or maybe they need to understand what they should have in a contract. You know, what are the types of things that business owners should know? Because most of the time, we're solopreneurs doing it all ourselves? And we don't know what we don't know. So that's kind of why I still do my podcasting is really just talking with people to educate those entrepreneurs so that they get the information that they need to apply it to their business.   Michael Hingson ** 47:46 What are some of the most common things that you discover people don't know about doing a business that you advise people about on the podcast or whatever?   Candy Messer ** 47:56 Sure. So again, like just on the podcast, we'll just talk about, again, any kind of thing that will affect the business. So whether it's on a legal topic, a marketing topic, finance, so what I started doing, because at first, I was always interviewing other people, and I never really even talked about what I did in my industry. And finally, I was like, well, I should be also sharing tips. So I'll now just talk sometimes about a topic. But like, recently, I talked about household employees, you are supposed to have them on payroll, if you have someone like a nanny, or if you have, like in home care for a family member, you're not really supposed to do them as independent contractors. And depending on the state that you're in, there could be some really harsh penalties as well. I mean, the IRS does have guidelines too. But some of the states are even more strict in California is one of them. Like if, in your business, you are paying someone to do the work that drives your business revenue, they are an employee. Right. According to California, there have been a few cases. And there's been a few exceptions. But in general, you know, if you're a website developer and you pay someone to create websites, you are not supposed to issue a 10 a nine to them, you're supposed to put them on payroll. That's one of the big things that people still don't know is they just think, Oh, it's just easier to pay someone I'll just write them a $500 check every you know, however, often I'm supposed to pay them and they can handle the taxes. And if something happens, and you know, it's great when everything's fine and dandy, and you're on a great relationship, but what if something happens, and now there's some type of Fallout, that person no longer works for you and then they go file for unemployment. Now you're going to be audited, you potentially are going to pay for all of the staff that you have. So we had someone that came to us. I think it was about two or three years ago, that they had been paying everyone as independent contractors. One person left the company filed an unemployment claim. And then the state agency came in and said, Oh, you had all of these people, you were supposed to have paid as an independent contractor you that you paid as independent contractors, you should have paid us employees, and now we're going to penalize you this much. And it was a pretty stiff penalty. And the lady was like, Well, I didn't know. But the government doesn't care that you didn't know, they say you should have known. So that's one of the big things that I see is people really just don't know, you should be putting someone on a W two and not paying them as an independent contractor. I had someone come to me once to that, when I was talking with her and wanting to go through kind of the compliance checklist. And I asked her, do you have a business license? And she said, Oh, I don't need a business license, I have a DBA. Those are two distinctly different things. And so I think a lot of times, there's just a lot of confusion around what do you need for your city? What do you need for your county? What do you need for your state? What do you need federally. And so that's where a lot of mistakes happen. And penalties arise, because someone just didn't know what they didn't know. And if you would have done something on time, you wouldn't have had the penalty, but now, it's too late. And now you have to pay this extra fine.   Michael Hingson ** 51:28 Well, we have my know, personally, worked very hard to have a good accounting group that helps us with taxes and helps us with everything relating to the business and I never have any qualms about calling and asking, are we doing this the right way? And I agree with you that, you know, I I know what I don't know, which is a whole lot. Okay, that's fine, as long as I can deal with someone and reach out to someone who does know. And I think that's really the important, the important part about the process, we we shouldn't make assumptions, because there are just too many ways that we mess up and don't necessarily understand it. And so I hear what you're saying?   Candy Messer ** 52:13 Well, I think that's where it's important to understand the value of working with professionals, right, having an actual CPA that could help you with tax prep, instead of just going to h&r block, or you know, some of those others, where you're not going to even have a relationship with that tax preparer. A lot of times they turn over so fast. Every year, there's someone new, but the person who helped you in the past isn't even there doesn't know your specific business, you know, or a financial planner, working with them to figure out what should you be doing, planning for things now for your future, whether it's just your business, your personal, everything kind of commingles a lot of that too, but really seeing the value of what you're getting from working with someone. So it's the same thing with us, if someone just sees us as like transactional, we're just going to post some things and they're going to be able to go to the CPA, that's not as great of a relationship that we want to have, as much as we want to be an advisor, we want to be able to help you understand your finances, what can you do to make improvements to improve your cash flow, like have better profitability? You know, but a lot of times people see, like the dollar sign, and they're like, oh, but you know, the computer shouldn't be doing everything, why would I pay you this much, right? And the computer doesn't do everything. That's, you know, not a fact. But, but some people just see it as a commodity, because they have to pay their taxes, somebody has to do the income tax returns, so they have to have a CPA, and then they need someone like us to do the bookkeeping, so the CPA knows what to put on the tax return. But if you don't see that as an investment in your company, you're going to want to pay the least amount, you're gonna want to have the least interaction with them as possible, right, and you get what you pay for a year. Right, exactly. And so I think that's one of the things we are trying to explain to people as well as ces as a resource, and let's work together in a partnership, not just a once a year, drop off your box, and you know, we'll post the things for you, or even if it's once a month, like look at the information that we send, but financial reports give you great information, and you can use it to make wise business decisions. If you don't even look at that. How do you know if you're doing well, just because you have money in the bank doesn't mean you're profitable. What if you, you know, got a loan or you got a grant or different things, right? That money's on income, right? And so your expenses could be more and if you're not making some adjustments, you could be in for a big surprise, you know, and so there's it's like that working together. How can we make things more efficient? What can we do to really have you be successful   Michael Hingson ** 54:59 and Those are all certainly important things. And I think that's really the key is that your job is in part to help make your clients successful.   Candy Messer ** 55:11 Right? It has to be part of it. Exactly. And like I said earlier, like too many businesses fail, often they don't have the capital they need, they don't realize, you know, you need to have more money to run the business than you think, especially when you're launching a business. A lot of times, people don't realize everything that it takes, you know, to be able to run a company. Now, if you have a service based business, especially if you're working from home, you're not going to have as much overhead, right? If you're going to try to sell a product, if you have an actual location that you know, you have your overhead rent and utilities, and you know, all of that, then it's going to cost you more. But I usually tell people, if you're going to be running your business, and you're coming up with your budget and your estimates, first go ahead and create, what do I think I'm going to make? What do I think my expenses are going to be? And then reduce your income and increase your expenses? Right? And then that may be a more realistic picture. And it actually is the income is more than you thought, fabulous. If the expenses are less than you put on your budget. Wonderful, right? You have more available to you that you can then invest into your business again, or you know, put away for those unexpected things that happen because we all have unexpected things that happen that you want to have that rainy day funds set aside.   Michael Hingson ** 56:36 Yep, absolutely do. And it's important to do that, because you just never know what's going to happen. Right? So what do you do when you're not doing business stuff and being an entrepreneur?   Candy Messer ** 56:49 Well, like I said, now that I am close to family here to in Tennessee, I love to spend time with my grandchildren. Like I said, I'm about to have a third within the next couple of weeks. And so again, I'll be helping as much as I can. Because it's never easy to have a newborn, let alone when you have toddlers and children. My daughter will now have three children four and under. So she's gonna have her hands full. When I'm here, I've actually been learning some gardening I didn't get to do too much ever really in California. I mean, when I lived in St. Pete, Georgia, we had a little bit of space, but not much. But other than that I never really had a place to really plant and so I'm trying some things last year, I actually did really well with some squash, spaghetti squash, I mean, spaghetti squash, I didn't even tend actually had started like a compost and then threw some seeds in there and the seeds like just took off and I ended up with nine spaghetti squash without even intending to. But we had grown some jalapenos, although my husband said they weren't hot enough. He said they're too mild throw those seeds out. For next year, let's get hotter ones. But so you know Cilantro is doing well or oregano is doing well. So I've had some success. And then this year, I'm also working on a few new vegetables. So so that part has been fun. And you know, we see what works, what doesn't and learn from it. And then when I'm indoors, I do love to read or I crochet I make gifts. A lot of times for people if I know they're having a baby or something to me like a baby blanket, or like a beanie and booties and a pacifier clip, or you know just different things. So when I have the chance, I will put that together and give that as a gift. But those are kind of the things I enjoy. I wish we   Michael Hingson ** 58:41 could do more growing up trees up here. Like I'd love to grow a peach tree and some of those things, but we live up on the high desert and so it just doesn't work for the biggest reason is it gets too cold in the winter. We don't get the snow, but we get the cold.   Candy Messer ** 58:59 We have cold here too. But we were told that certain things will do well, so we actually planted last year and we were told it will take two to three years to really see fruit. But last year we planted apple trees and this is the thing it's like you have to have some that pollinate each other. Right. So this one pollinates this one but doesn't pollinate this one. So we had to get like a Macintosh that will pollinate these other two, you know that we got and then we did get a peach a plum persimmon and cherry as well. So we'll see. And now we have a lemon two, which, again, we're told citrus doesn't do well when it gets really cold. But then we've been told here that it still will work. And so last year, we bought a lemon tree but we brought it inside. We left it in the bucket. We brought it inside during the winter, but it's continuing to grow. So about three weeks ago we planted it outside. We'll see. We'll see what we have to do to protect it but we're going to try   Michael Hingson ** 59:54 one of the things that we did we had a lemon tree and I guess a lime tree When we lived in Mission Viejo, and it got cold enough, that some times during the winter, we put put a plastic bag over, we kept them in a bucket, we would just put a plastic bag over it. And that was enough insulation. So the tree survived. Interesting. We just did it at night and then took it off. But well, this has been absolutely fun to do. And I really appreciate you coming on. Do you have any other kind of final words of wisdom that we should pass on to folks?   Candy Messer ** 1:00:30 I would just say whether you are you know, a business owner or not really just look at your financial picture and plan for your future and see, you know, what can you reduce in your expenses that are not necessary, so many people will like, buy those subscriptions and forget about them or not use them, you know, so really just maybe audit your expenses, see where you could cut some things out that you're really not using and then Park put that money away into something that's going to grow over time? And then you know, you'll benefit from that.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:05 Well, that is wonderful. And I really appreciate you saying that if people want to reach out to you how do they do that and and learn more about you and, and maybe engage your services?   Candy Messer ** 1:01:17 Sure, well, I would, I'll go ahead and say for my podcast again, you can find that it's called biz help for you.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:23 Bi is B I Z   Candy Messer ** 1:01:27 for you help. And then four is spelled out f o r you are but F O R. So this help for you on YouTube. You can also find it on many podcast platforms. And then my website is AB and P.com. Or if you want to type out the full thing affordable bookkeeping and payroll.com. But you can find out a little bit more about us there. And of course, I'm on social media, you can find me on LinkedIn. I do have a business Facebook page as well. But like I do a lot on LinkedIn too. So you can connect with me there Candy Messer, and I would love to just connect more with people who have some questions are willing to be here as a resource,   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:09 ABandP.com as the and the and sign or a n d   Candy Messer ** 1:02:13 it's a n d so it's

A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast...At his core, Colby B. Jubenville, PhD is a coach who uses the obstacles and challenges people face in search of achievement as “teachable moments” that help make sense of their life, work and relationships. Dr. Jubenville holds an academic appointment as a Professor at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and is the Director of the Center for Student Coaching and Success.He is the author of two books including Zebras and Cheetahs: How to Look Different and Stay Agile to Survive the Business Jungle (Wiley) and Me: How To Sell Who You Are, What You Do & Why You Matter to the World. During his tenure, Jubenville has published over 50 peer reviewed, professional and trade articles. His work on campus is funded through a generous seven figure gift that he secured through the John D. Floyd Foundation. The Center focuses on 1 on 1 and group coaching helping students become gainfully employed in their chosen career path prior to walking across the stage at graduation.At the Center, he connects Narrative Based Coaching and Harrison Assessments to help students develop their unique perspective, education and experience grounded in the belief that if you want “more,” the first thing you must have “more” of is yourself. Jubenville completed training for The Shift Profile and is certified in Decisionwise 360, Harrison Assessments, EQ-i 2.0 (MHS) and Cylient's Coaching In the Moment program.A Community Leader and In-Demand SpeakerJubenville works in the business community in human capital and believes at the intersection of personal brands and personal relationships is Emotional Intelligence (EI). He was selected by The Nashville Business Journal as a member of its 40 Under 40 class and selected by YP Nashville as its Impact Award Winner, which recognizes top leaders who have made a significant impact on the city's YP demographic. He is the recipient of the St. Paul's Episcopal School (Mobile, AL), Distinguished Alumni award. Jubenville is a member of the Forbes Councils and publishes content on Forbes.com; and is the host of The Goat Consulting Podcast, which drops weekly on Apple Podcast and YouTube.In addition to speaking for businesses and trade associations, he has been an invited lecturer at California Polytechnic University, The University of Florida, Elon University, Florida State University, The University of Alabama, and Vanderbilt University. His insights have been published in The Washington Times, The Nashville Business Journal, The Tennessean, The Nashville Post, Canvas Magazine, and AthleticBusiness.com. He serves as a mentor for the Williamson County (TN) Entrepreneur and Innovation Center.In 2022, Colby signed with Nashville based JRA Speakers, an agency specializing in speakers who bring authentic messages for organization change, learning and personal growth. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Southern Mississippi in Human Performance and competed as a NCAA D-III student-athlete at Millsaps College. He calls Mobile, Alabama home and resides in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.Follow Dr. Jubenville:www.drjubenville.comEpisode highlights:*****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW What's Your Problem? PODCAST:www.whatsyourproblempodcast.comwww.instagram.com/whatsyourproblempodwww.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvosTiktok: @jimmccarthyvos __________________________________________________________The Dad Joke Challenge is sponsored by Ed Fox and Tradebank of Nashville, for when you have unsold inventory or services and think that barter is smarter, go to www.nashville.tradebank.com. The Dad joke challenge with Ed Fox - Author of 101 groan-tastic dad jokes available on Amazon Kindle, or you could go TikTok channel @specialedfoxdadjokes____________________________________________________________****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDU

The 2021 Haitian migration crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border stirred many emotions and became a reminder of the unequal treatment of Black migrants by the United States government. In addition, the United States has not had a positive track record in Haiti and has often supported leaders that are the target of antigovernmental protests or not supporting those embraced by the population. In this episode, Alexanderia Haidara sits down with Senior Reporter for the Miami Herald, Jacqueline Charles, to discuss how the history of U.S.-Haitian relations has impacted the current political and security crisis plaguing the country. We discuss the outcome of the investigation of U.S. Border Patrol agents riding on horseback whipping Haitian back across the Rio Grande River. Given the focus of President Biden on immigration, how are his policies being received by those advocates promoting fair treatment of migrants from Haiti and African nations? How will President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau work together to address political insecurity, the rise of gang violence, and kidnappings? What is the role of the Haitian Diaspora in America to influence U.S. policy and local politics? We also reflected on the impact of the January 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol on other democracies in Latin America. Please write a review! About Jacqueline Charles, Jacqueline Charles is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Emmy Award-winning Caribbean correspondent at the Miami Herald. She began her journalism career at the Herald as a 14-year-old high school intern before graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where she was later honored for her contributions to the field of journalism as a 2022 inductee into the NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame. Charles' assignments have taken her throughout the Caribbean as well as Liberia, Kenya, Italy, and in recent years, Mexico, Canada, and Chile to report on the plight of Haitian migrants. She is a founding member of the Carolina Association of Black Journalists, a college-affiliated chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She is also a past president and scholarship chairwoman of the South Florida Black Journalists Association and a longtime assistant director of the University of Miami/Dow Jones High School Journalism Workshop. The first to tell the world that then-Haitian President René Préval had survived the devastating January 12, 2010, earthquake, she spent 18 months living in Haiti as part of the Miami Herald's commitment to have a journalist stationed full time after the tragedy. Charles served as co-producer on the Emmy-winning documentary on Haiti, Nou Bouke (We are Fed Up), which was broadcast in more than 50 PBS markets in the United States. Her numerous other awards include NABJ Journalist of the Year for her Haiti earthquake coverage, and she was a 2011 Pulitzer Prize finalist for that same coverage. She was also recognized for her contributions to the Miami Herald's Panama Papers investigation, which was awarded a 2017 Pulitzer Prize. In 2018, she won the Maria Moors Cabot Award, the oldest prize in journalism and the most prestigious for coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean. Her 2018 Pulitzer Center-supported reporting series, Cancer in Haiti, was the recipient of numerous awards, including the The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism. Charles is a longtime member of NABJ and currently serves as a member of UNC's Hussman School of Journalism and Media's Board of Advisers. In 2015 she was recognized by UNC as a Distinguished Alumni. Credits: Host, Producer and Editor: Alexanderia Haidara

This episode is sponsored by my Amazon Shop. I may make a commission as a part of the Amazon Influencer and Bounty programs but it's at no extra cost to you. Some companies do send me items for free or I am sometimes compensated.www.amazon.com/shop/thesportsdeli Brenda VanLengen, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, has worked as anESPN women's college basketball analyst since 1996. In 2014, she joinedSEC Network's women's basketball coverage. Brenda is also a strong advocate for women's sports and has been a vocal supporter of Title IX, the federal law that prohibits gender discrimination in education programs and activities. She believes that women's sports deserve the same respect and recognition as men's sports and has worked tirelessly to promote gender equality in the industry.Overall, Brenda VanLengen is a trailblazer in the world of sports broadcasting and a champion for women's sports. Her passion and dedication have inspired countless young women to pursue careers in sports journalism and have helped to elevate the status of women's sports in the media. She's currently the Executive Producer for the docuseries, "If Not For Them" which chronicles the HERstory of women's college basketball. Known for her ability to break down the X's and O's of the game, VanLengen has operated the ART enhanced telestrator (which I've coined, "THE BRENDASTRATOR" for the NCAA Women's Final Four since 2005 and the WNBA Finals since 2011. She has also been the analyst for seven NCAA Division II National Championships and three NAIA National Championships. During the regular season, VanLengen covers games involving the American, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12, Mountain West and SEC for a variety of networks, including work as the lead analyst for the Big 12 Conference women's basketball package on FOX Sports. In addition to basketball, she provides play-by-play on NCAA softball, volleyball and soccer television broadcasts. VanLengen has also served as analyst for the WNBA's San Antonio Silver Starts and was co-founder of the women's sports and fitness publication SHE-KC. In the summer of 2013, she was an analyst on ESPNU's coverage of the World University Games, calling gold medal contents in men's basketball, women's basketball and women's beach volleyball, plus ten days of international competition. From 1996-2001, VanLengen operated video play animation production equipment for CBS' coverage of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship while working with Coach's Edge.  Subsequently, VanLengen held a leadership position at PE4life, a national non-profit organization, for over nine years and led Kansas City's efforts as the executive director of the 1998 NCAA Women's Final Four. Prior to her broadcasting career, VanLengen coached basketball for eight seasons, including five at the University of Nebraska. In 2008, she was recognized as a “Distinguished Alumni” of the University of Nebraska-Kearney, where she endows a scholarship for the women's basketball program. VanLengen was a two-time, Academic All-American at the university. VanLengen was the recipient of the 2010 Mid America Sports Emmy for Sports Event/Game for Fox Sports Midwest's production of the 2009 WEPAC All-Star Charity basketball game, for which she was the play-by-play announcer. VanLengen, who developed a series of workshops for collegiate student-athletes, serves as a motivational speaker. She directs and coaches youth basketball camps and provides group and individual basketball lessons. #ifnotforthem #betonwomen #thesportsdelipodcast #titleix #womeninsports #breakingbarriers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Richard North Patterson is an American fiction writer, attorney and political commentator. His new legal thriller is TRIAL. Patterson graduated in 1968 from Ohio Wesleyan University and has been awarded that school's Distinguished Achievement Citation and his national fraternity's Alumni Achievement Award. He is a 1971 graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and a recipient of that University's President's Award for Distinguished Alumni and its President's Award for Excellence. He has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio; a trial attorney for the Securities & Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C.; and was the SEC's liaison to the Watergate Special Prosecutor. More recently, Patterson was a partner in the San Francisco office of McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen before retiring from practice in 1993. He has served on the boards of his undergraduate and law schools, the National Partnership for Women and Families, the Family Violence Prevention Fund, PEN Center West, the Regional Panel For The Selection of White House Fellows, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and the Renew Democracy Initiative, and was Chairman of Common Cause, the grassroots citizens lobby founded by John W. Gardner. He now serves on the Advisory Council of J Street, the pro-Israel, pro-peace advocacy group, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

My guest, Stephanie Malia Krauss, is an expert on helping you help your kiddos to thrive in this complicated world! How do we make sure our kids are well? We have a youth mental health crisis. How can we support them to support their mental wellbeing?  Stephanie, as a mom, she wants her own kids to thrive so what she shares comes straight from her mama heart. She starts by looking at the whole child. Who there are in their entirety. Then she looks at practices they can adopt for a lifetime to help them in areas such as mental health, and relationships. From there, she builds a plan for wholeness and wellbeing for the rest of their lives.  In this episode we look at these areas while Stephanie provides a roadmap for all parents to help their kids even if they are struggling, suffering or traumatized. The brain body connection is something we dive into because there are EASY things, we can be doing with our kids physically, that support their bodies, development, ability to learn and help them to thrive.  Also learn more about: Injury, Illness and Inflammation and why they can influence your child's behavior, mood and emotions. My original episode with Stephanie: Making it, what Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's World https://www.parentingforconnection.com/parentingourfuture/episode/a3011d4f/making-it-what-todays-kids-need-for-tomorrows-world-or-pof87 Parents' Rights in Their Child's Education- past episode: https://www.parentingforconnection.com/parentingourfuture/episode/43293dd1/parents-rights-in-their-childs-education-or-pof153 For Stephanie's first 2 chapters of “Whole Child Whole Life”, head to the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com About Stephanie Malia Krauss Stephanie Malia Krauss is the author of Making It: What Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's World as well as the founder + principal of First Quarter Strategies. She serves as a senior advisor to Jobs for the Future (JFF), senior fellow with the CERES Institute for Children and Youth at Boston University, senior fellow with Education Northwest, and staff consultant to the Youth Transition Funders Group (YTFG). Stephanie works nationally on issues of youth readiness, child well-being, and the future of work and learning. Through her work and writing, Stephanie is relentlessly focused on what young people need to be ready for the world, and what the world needs to be ready for them. Stephanie has been a guest commentator on PBS NewsHour, StoryCorps, and public radio. She is on numerous national advisories, including the CASEL Collaborating States Initiative, the AIR Competency-Based Education Research Advisory Board, and the Partnership for the Future of Learning. She is a contributor to Youth Today, Getting Smart, EdSurge, and ScaryMommy. Stephanie was awarded St. Louis Business Journal's “30 under 30,” Palm Beach Atlantic University's “Outstanding Young Alumni,” and the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis' “Distinguished Alumni.” She has a Master of Education from Arizona State University and a Master in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. Stephanie and her husband, Evan, met in social work school and have been working for social change ever since. They live in the St. Louis area with their two boys and two dogs. Social Media: Website: https://www.stephaniemaliakrauss.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemkrauss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.m.krauss.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaliakrauss/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stephanie_malia           Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is my good thumb-in-the-wind technique to measure how much reach a guest has: Do they have their own Wikipedia page:  yes or no? For Dan Brouillete, yes.  Here is his official bio: Dan Brouillette is president of Sempra Infrastructure, a leading global energy transition company focused on three key growth platforms: clean power, energy networks and LNG and net-zero solutions.Prior to joining Sempra, Brouillette served as the 15th United States Secretary of Energy. In this capacity, he led a workforce of 105,000 employees and federal contractors, with direct responsibility for the nation's nuclear weapons arsenal, coordination of federal energy policy, management of seventeen national research laboratories, and direction of the department's $44 billion annual budget. He served as the President's primary advisor on energy and nuclear weapons matters, and was a member of the President's National Security Council as well as the Vice President's National Space Council. Under his leadership, the Department unveiled the world's fastest supercomputer, developed specialized transportation fuels and photographic equipment for the Mars Perseverance Rover, launched the nation's first quantum internet system, established the country's first scientific laboratory dedicated exclusively to the advancement of battery storage technologies, and initiated nearly $6 billion in research on issues related to carbon management, hydrogen development, and advanced materials and chemicals science.Brouillette also served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, the chief operating officer of the department, managing nearly $38 billion of federal construction projects. Brouillette is the only person to ever be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve in both roles.In the private sector, Brouillette was a senior vice president and corporate officer of USAA, the nation's leading provider of financial services to the military community. Before joining USAA, Brouillette was a vice president of Ford Motor Company, where he served on its North American Operating Committee. At Ford and USAA, he was assigned to management teams that brought to market advanced consumer products related to remote deposit capture, a technology invented by USAA that allows for smartphone processing of financial documents, and the adaptive cruise control systems that were a precursor to fully autonomous vehicles.Brouillette is a veteran and former tank commander with the U.S. Army's highly decorated 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. He has been awarded Distinguished Public Service awards by both the U.S. Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Secretary of State, the highest award an individual can receive by either department.Brouillette holds a master's degree in intelligence and national security from The Citadel and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Maryland. For his leadership in both the private and public sectors, he was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni of the University of Maryland. He has attended numerous executive education programs in finance, management, and systems engineering, and has served as a guest lecturer at the National War College and the Army War College.

Do you ever wonder how sometimes incompetent leaders are successful anyway? Do you know what your reason for getting up and going to work every day? Are you thinking about jumping ship and trying entrepreneurship? Then this episode is for you!Our conversation with CEO Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media, an education and coaching company for women entrepreneurs. Safi Media is committed to advancing global gender equity through women's entrepreneurship and is on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who scale past $1M by 2030.As the host of the Anchored Intelligence podcast, with over 1.6 million downloads to date, Eleanor has reached millions of women around the world, helping them to unlock their leadership and entrepreneurial potential.She has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, The Globe & Mail, The Atlantic, CBC, Chatelaine and more. Eleanor has spoken on women's leadership, entrepreneurship and gender equity at conferences throughout North America, Latin America and Europe.She has helped globally recognized business leaders & influencers such as Annette Verschuren, Arlene Dickinson, Margaret Trudeau and Dove Campaign for Real Beauty creators Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk reach millions of people by packaging their expertise into best selling books.Eleanor has been recognized by the Corporate Excellence Awards as Canada's Leadership Coach of the Year. She is the winner of the Judge Elliot Award for Distinguished Alumni from the University of Kings College; the Nova Scotia Export Achievement Award; and the BBPA Harry Jerome Professional Excellence Award.If you enjoy this show, you need to sign-up for the Show Up Newsletter, delivered weekly to your inbox. It is a favorite of our listeners and published by the Moementum team every week offering tools, tips, and inspiration for navigating that quagmire or curiosity and delight we call the workplace.Today on Let's Make Work HumanWhat is happening with women entrepreneurship right now;How to have rigor with deciding what we do for work or what business we start;Why we all need to resist being “victims to toxicity;”How to debunk “the burden of significance;”Why being a superstar athlete alone will not make you a great leader, despite the mythology that it will;Why asking for help is a skill we all need to learn;And so much more!Resources Mentioned in this Show:To receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.comIG @eleanorbeatonhttps://safimedia.co/To listen to Eleanor's Anchored Intelligence Podcast https://safimedia.co/podcast/To access the Surgeon General's Report on Workplace Well-Being and Mental Health https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html

The Murray State University Alumni Association recently honored the recipients of Murray State's 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor granted by the MSUAA, which recognizes alumni who have excelled personally and professionally and who have made meaningful contributions at a local, state and national level. This year's recipients included: Phyllis Jackson Childs ('98, '00), a nationally-lauded safety professional, Trisha Clark Cunningham ('86), a leader of one of the country's largest efforts to feed the hungry, Dr. Brent Mayabb ('95), a globally recognized veterinarian, Dr. James Rudolph ('66, '69), a Murray State professor emeritus whose work in the equine industry had an impact at home and around the country, and Jimmy Wright (attd.'62-'63), a world-renowned painter and artist.  In part two of this series, we are bringing the Distinguished Alumni awards program to you, so you can hear the heartfelt stories of our recipients and share a laugh or two. In episode 20, you will hear from Brent, Jim's wife, Dr. Holly Rudolph (on his behalf), and Jimmy as they weave together the tremendous impact that their shared Murray State experience had on their lives and impressive careers. Each of the recipients comments have been edited somewhat for the sake of time. You can read each of the recipient's bios and learn more about the nomination and awarding process at murraystate.edu/distinguishedalumni. You can also nominate an alumnus/alumna for one of our annual alumni awards at murraystate.edu/alumni/awards.aspx.  This podcast was produced with the help of Jim Ray Consulting Services and made possible by members of the Murray State University Alumni Association. Jim is a 1992 Murray State graduate. He can help you with the concept development, implementation, production and distribution of your own podcast, just as he has done for the MSUAA. Not a current member of the MSUAA? Let's change that! Join today by visiting  murraystate.edu/alumni. The views and opinions expressed during the Racer Alumni Podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Murray State University, its administration or the faculty at large. The episodes are designed to be inspiring and entertaining.

On Friday, April 21, the Murray State University Alumni Association honored and celebrated Murray State's 2023 Distinguished Alumni and the 2023 Distinguished Young Alumnus. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor granted by the MSUAA, recognizing alumni who have excelled personally and professionally and who have made meaningful contributions at a local, state and national level. Recipients over the years have included Pulitzer Prize and Emmy-winning journalists, renowned authors, research scientists, executives, educators and military leaders. This year, we add a nationally-lauded safety professional for one of America's largest auto manufacturers, a leader of one of the country's largest efforts to feed the hungry, a globally-recognized veterinarian, a Murray State professor emeritus who's work in the equine industry had an impact here at home and nationwide and a word-renowned painter and artist. They are Phyllis Jackson Childs ('98, '00), Trisha Clark Cunningham ('86), Dr. Brent Mayabb ('95), Dr. James Rudolph ('66, '69) and Jimmy Wright (attd.'62-'63) The 2023 Distinguished Young Alumnus, as chosen by the MSUAA Young Alumni Network from the 2023 Class of the Top 22 Under 40, is on the front lines in the battle against cancer in AstraZeneca's oncology division: Dominique Hudspeth ('09) Not everyone can attend the Distinguished Alumni dinner to hear the wonderful stories of our honorees. So, we are bringing them to you. In part one of this two-part series, you'll hear from Dom, Phyllis and Trisha. They'll make you laugh and make you cry all while reminding you of why Murray State is such a special place. As you will hear, it is all about relationships. There is even a surprise announcement in the end! During part two, we'll share remarks from Brent, Jim's wife, Dr. Holly Rudolph, (Murray State Accounting Professor Emeritus) speaking on Jim's behalf, and Jimmy Wright. Some of the content has been edited for length, but all of the heart remains.  You can read each of the recipient's bios and learn more about the nomination and awarding process at murraystate.edu/distinguishedalumni. You can also nominate an alumnus/alumna for one of our annual alumni awards at murraystate.edu/alumni/awards.aspx. This podcast was produced with the help of Jim Ray Consulting Services and made possible by members of the Murray State University Alumni Association. Jim is a 1992 Murray State graduate. He can help you with the concept development, implementation, production and distribution of your own podcast, just as he has done for the MSUAA. Not a current member of the MSUAA? Let's change that! Join today by visiting murraystate.edu/alumni. The views and opinions expressed during the Racer Alumni Podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Murray State University, its administration or the faculty at large. The episodes are designed to be inspiring and entertaining.  

This past March 20th the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its fourth and last sixth assessment cycle (AR6) report.  This last report integrates the main findings of the IPCC's three, sixth assessment working group reports published over the past 18 months.  The report has been informally termed the “last warning” since the IPCC 7th assessment work will likely not be published until after 2030 - at which time we'll know whether we have succeeded or not in reducing CO2e emissions by approximately 45% in order to limit avg global warming to the preferred Paris climate accord goal of 1.5C.  Among other conclusions the IPCC authors warned, “There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable and sustainable future for all.”  “The choices and actions implemented in this decade will have impacts now and for thousands of years.”   The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, termed this last report “a clarion call to massively fast-track climate efforts by every country, every sector and on every timeframe.”  An excellent summary of the AR6 fourth report was published in late March by Carbon Brief, at: https://www.carbonbrief.org/carbon-briefs-definitive-guide-to-the-entire-ipcc-sixth-assessment-cycle/.This 35-minute interview Ms. Willis discusses Malaria No More's work, related/relevant IPCC findings and those in context of her attendance last month at a climate/health summit meeting in Abu Dhabi held in preparation for subsequent related discussions during this coming December's IPCC COP 28 meeting also taking place in the UAE.  Ms. Kelly Willis is currently the Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives at Malaria No More.  Ms. Willis has more than 20 years of experience working in infectious disease and global health, helping to build permanent capacity in health systems throughout sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, in roles including Senior Vice President at United States Pharmacopeia, Executive Director of Accordia Global Health Foundation and through her consulting firm Willis Solutions LLC.  Ms. Willis's field experience includes several years living in East Africa where she helped launch and support the Infectious Diseases Institute at Makerere University and led a multi-year research program to better understand the impact of medical training programs on standards of care and health outcomes.  Prior to that, Ms. Willis spent five years in multiple finance and economics management roles at Pfizer where she also served as a Global Health Fellow in Uganda.   She holds a Distinguished Alumni award from Michigan State University where she earned a BA in French and an MBA in Supply Chain Management.The IPCC report is at: https://report.ipcc.ch/ar6syr/pdf/IPCC_AR6_SYR_SPM.pdf.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

When living your life, you only see the view from your lens. Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-a-bear Workshop, Inc. and author, sat with me to discuss her newest book, Stories & Heart. This book is a compilation of stories in business, life, struggles, and triumphs giving readers inspiration, advice, and the opportunity to look at life from a different angle. About the Guest:Sharon Price John has served as president and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) since 2013, where she has led the turning around and redefining of the multimillion-dollar company and beloved brand while navigating the “retail apocalypse”—and, more recently, a global pandemic—to deliver the most profitable year in the company's history in 2021. However, before becoming the CEO of a publicly traded company, Sharon was a self-professed tomgirl from Tennessee. With sights beyond her small-town roots, Sharon embarked on a fascinating life journey of challenges and opportunities, including graduating from the University of Tennessee, working in the ad industry in New York City, earning an MBA from Columbia University, managing iconic kids' brands at companies like Mattel and Hasbro and becoming known as a change agent, and eventually accepting the role of president of the Stride Rite Children's Group, which led to Sharon taking the helm at Build-A-Bear. Sharon also serves on the board of directors at Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK), and on the executive committee of the Toy Industry Association board, in addition to supporting a number of philanthropic organizations. She has been named one of the University of Tennessee's Top 100 Alumni of the last 100 years and recognized as a Distinguished Alumni by Columbia Women in Business. Sharon has three children and lives in St. Louis with her husband, Russ.https://storiesandheart.com/https://storiesandheart.com/about/https://www.instagram.com/sharonpricejohn/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-price-john-26239820/https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Heart-Unlocking-Personal-Create-ebook/dp/B0BGMJN5ZF/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=stories+and+heart&qid=1674673840&s=books&sprefix=stories+and+heart%2Cstripbooks%2C84&sr=1-1About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688https://chaosncookies.com/shophttps://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can...

Eric Alvarez is the CEO and Founder of Grapefruit Health, a company that is creating a brand new workforce to help meet the significant shortage of healthcare workers today. Prior to this adventure, he has held multiple positions within the healthcare industry. Most recently Eric was the COO of a healthcare technology startup called Fibroblast, which was acquired by the EMR giant Cerner Corporation in 2020. In this role, he oversaw product, development, human resources, finance, general company operations, and was active in all major sales cycles. Before joining Fibroblast, Eric was a hospital administrator at the University of Chicago Medicine and Northwestern Medicine. In these roles, he led large clinical and nonclinical teams mostly in specialty services that included the services lines of Cardiovascular surgery, Urology, and Ophthalmology. These roles have provided Eric with a deep understanding of how health systems function as a business and what their systemic challenges are. Eric earned his Masters in Healthcare Administration from Rush University, a top 5 program, and his Bachelors in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University, a top 10 program. Prior to college, he served in the United States Air Force during Iraqi Freedom. Most recently, Eric was named a top 100 Rising LatinX founders, Distinguished Alumni of the Year from Rush, and took a board seat at Southern Illinois University's College of Health and Human Sciences.Learn more Grapefruit Health

On episode 409 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Eric Alvarez, the CEO and Founder of Grapefruit Health, a company that is creating a brand new student-led workforce to help meet the significant shortage of healthcare workers today. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Eric discuss clinician shortages, lack of access to care, and other challenges within the healthcare space that led to the founding of Grapefruit Health and its unique and innovative solutions to those challenges. Prior to this adventure with Grapefruit Health, Eric has held multiple positions within the healthcare industry. Most recently Eric was the COO of a healthcare technology startup called Fibroblast, which was acquired by the EMR giant Cerner Corporation in 2020. In this role, he oversaw product, development, human resources, finance, general company operations, and was active in all major sales cycles. Before joining Fibroblast, Eric was a hospital administrator at the University of Chicago Medicine and Northwestern Medicine. In these roles, he led large clinical and nonclinical teams mostly in specialty services that included the services lines of Cardiovascular surgery, Urology, and Ophthalmology. These opportunities provided Eric with a deep understanding of how health systems function as a business and what their systemic challenges are. Eric earned his Masters in Healthcare Administration from Rush University, a top five program, and his Bachelors in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University, a top ten program. Prior to college, he served in the United States Airforce during Iraqi Freedom. Most recently, Eric was named a top 100 Rising LatinX founder and Distinguished Alumni of the Year from his Master's program. Connect with Eric Alvarez and Grapefruit Health: Grapefruit.Health Grapefruit Health on LinkedIn Eric on LinkedIn ----------- Did you know that you can now earn CEUs from listening to podcasts? That's right — over at RNegade.pro, they're building a library of nursing podcasts offering continuing education credits, including episodes of The Nurse Keith Show! So just head over to RNegade.pro, log into the portal, select Nurse Keith (or any other Content Creator) from the Content Creator dropdown, and get CEs for any content on the platform! Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Connect with Nurse Keith at NurseKeith.com, and on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Nurse Keith lives in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico with his lovely fiancée, Shada McKenzie, a highly gifted traditional astrologer and reader of the tarot. You can find Shada at The Circle and the Dot. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting, and Mark Capispisan is our stalwart social media manager and newsletter wrangler.

A successful CEO, a war crimes criminal prosecutor, and a business psychologist discuss how they applied their BGSU education to forge unexpected career paths and give back to their communities. Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas. This episode was sound edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Bryan Bové. Click here to access the transcript for this episode.

Journalist Beth Macy is the author of Dopesick, the bestselling book (and TV miniseries) delving into the rise of the opioid crisis. Macy was inducted into BGSU's Academy of Distinguished Alumni, and she joined us to talk about her work, the state of journalism today, and how BGSU contributed to her success. Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas. You can also find the Center for Women and Gender Equity on Twitter and Instagram @cwge_bgsu and on their Facebook page. This episode was sound edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Bryan Bové. Click here to access the transcript for this episode.

Sharon Price Jonnhttps://storiesandheart.com/Sharon Price John is the CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop. In her book, Stories & Heart, she assembles a blueprint for making meaning in modern times. More than just candid stories that educate and inspire, she guides readers through her framework for using their own personal stories to enact meaningful change in their lives. Before becoming the CEO of a publicly traded company, Sharon was a self-professed tomgirl from Tennessee. In addition to supporting a number of philanthropic organizations. She has been named one of the University of Tennessee's Top 100 Alumni of the last 100 years and recognized as a Distinguished Alumni by Columbia Women in Business. https://storiesandheart.com/Karen Edwardsbrainquest.comhttps://www.workman.com/brands/brain-questKaren Edwards has worked for over 20 years in educational publishing. She started her career as a writer and editor of Prekindergarten through Grade 6 textbooks. She then branched out into creating print and digital resources for children, parents, and educators. Karen joined Workman Publishing in 2018 as senior editor to work on the cornerstone brands Brain Quest and Big Fat Notebook and to develop educational titles that support and excite students on theirs journey through school. https://www.workman.com/brands/brain-questBest of The Frankie Boyer Show with: Dr. Elena Lister, M.D.https://www.elenalistermd.com/Elena Lister, MD, is associate professor of clinical psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and senior consulting analyst for grief at Columbia Psychoanalytic Center. She treats adults and children facing all life issues, specializes in grief, and is a frequently sought-out expert on dealing with loss in schools across the country. Dr. Lister is the coauthor of I Will Remember You: A Guidebook Through Grief for Teens. Her latest novel is Giving Hope: Conversations With Children About Illness, Death, and Loss. https://www.elenalistermd.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240061/advertisement

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Michael Lehan: Athletics, Scholarship, and the IMG Academy. This is episode 531 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Michael Lehan is the current Head of School at IMG Academy. He competed for six years in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns before getting tapped to become a dean of students and assistant principal for the Osseo Area Schools, and then principal of Osseo Senior High School, which he guided to its first ranking as one of “The Best High Schools” in the nation by US News and World Report, an honor the school held for three straight years. During his tenure as principal, he was named 2019 “Hennepin Division Principal of Year” and 2020 “Principal of the Year” by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals. In February 2022, he was named IMG Academy's head of school, where he oversees, organizes and grows the world-renowned school's academic programs while assisting with various aspects of its athletic program. Prior to joining IMG academy, Lehan was promoted to the role of Assistant Superintendent for Equity and Achievement for Osseo Area Schools in July 2020 and was honored in 2021 as a Distinguished Alumni by the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Thanks for listening! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? That would so awesome! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: Michael Lehan Senior Vice President, Head of School IMG Academy p: 941-827-5515 m: 941-900-8636 imgacademy.com For anyone interested in learning more about IMG Academy+, please visit the IMG Academy+ website at https://www.imgacademy.com/plus  or download the IMG Academy+ app in the app store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/img-academy/id1581607815. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellehan/ Length - 35:04

In this healthcare podcast, I have Merrill Goozner on the show talking about his prognostications for the future of healthcare in this country and how, realistically, it could be engineered so that the healthcare industry rightsizes itself relative to our GDP. Merrill offers three glide paths to this end. Okay … so, let's break this down some. First, Merrill talks about the full impact of huge numbers of patients/people in this country who are scared to seek medical attention. They are afraid to play the game at the end when the bill comes in the mail and they open it up having no idea what it is going to be. It's a magical mystery guessing game of luck and chance where losers go bankrupt. This is not a victimless situation we have going on here in this country. All these deaths of despair and life expectancy going down … this is unprecedented. So now, we're level-set on the stakes. Interestingly, Merrill plots out the aspiration for healthcare spending in exactly the same way that David Muhlestein, PhD, JD, did in episode 364. The goal, according to both of them, isn't to reduce healthcare spending per se. That would be nie near impossible to pull off in the real world, but we could work on holding healthcare cost increases below the rate of GDP growth. Optimal might be healthcare costing, say, 13% of GDP like it does in Switzerland instead of upwards of 20% ($1 out of $5) getting stuffed in the pockets of a healthcare entity or their shareholders. Fifty percent of that, by the way, is being paid for by the government, the other 50% largely coming out of the wages of employees either directly or indirectly. Okay … so, what is the lightning-in-the-bottle moment where we clip in for this journey toward rightsizing healthcare prices? Merrill says it's a combo of patients and employers and taxpayers crying uncle at the same time that technology and new competitors move in on the supply side and start to chip away at older incumbents like hospitals, especially hospitals who have broken their social contract with their communities—and there I'm paraphrasing some terminology Vikas Saini, MD, uses in an upcoming episode on hospitals and their embarrassing levels of charity care. So, it's harnessing forces on the demand side of the equation and on the payment side of the equation, coupled with goings-on on the supply side. With all of this going on, Merrill says that, in this crucible of transformation, we could get better care for lower costs. To accomplish that, he says step 1 is for the team for healthcare costs going down—employers taxpayers, government policy makers—gang up, create a value alliance, and work together. These allies then tell the healthcare industry, “Look, gang … ixnay on the growth rates you've been accustomed to in the past. Period. You are going to need to deal with that, so get used to it.” That is kind of where all of this starts. Merrill mentions three glide paths that will help up get from here to there, and he names the three: Accountable care—essentially putting providers at risk, giving them budgets that they are responsible to work within Paying for value. We have PCPs who deliver a lot of value. We should pay 'em more. We should also put docs on salary like they do at Mayo and some of these other leading Centers of Excellence. All-payer pricing, which we do get into. They have this now in Maryland. It's basically when everybody pays the same price for the same service. Merrill says this all kind of rolls up into removing the incentives that reward low-value care. That can be really expensive. I'm paraphrasing here. I'm sure for many of you, Merrill Goozner needs no introduction. He's been the editor in chief of Modern Healthcare. He wrote a book on the drug industry. He was a reporter for many years before that and also did public interest work. Thank you to Hugh Sims, MD, MBA, for his support and insight! You can learn more at GoozNews. You can also read his book on the drug industry, The $800 Million Pill. Merrill Goozner served as editor in chief of Modern Healthcare from 2012 to 2017 and, as editor emeritus, continued to write the magazine's weekly column until April 2021. In October 2020, he launched GoozNews.substack.com, where he continues to write about healthcare, the environment, and other subjects. Prior to joining Modern Healthcare, his journalism career spanned nearly 40 years as an editor, writer and journalism educator. In 2004, he authored The $800 Million Pill: The Truth Behind the Cost of New Drugs. He previously served as a foreign, national, and chief economics correspondent for the Chicago Tribune (1987-2000) and a professor of journalism at New York University (2000-2003). He has contributed to numerous lay press and scientific publications over the course of his career, ranging from the New York Times to the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. He earned his master's degree in journalism from Columbia University in 1982 and his bachelor's degree in history from the University of Cincinnati in 1975. The University of Cincinnati named him a Distinguished Alumni in 2008 and inducted him into its Journalism Hall of Fame in 2016. 06:24 How is the rise of the high-deductible plan affecting the nation's health? 07:20 What is one of the big issues not being discussed in America today? 08:33 What kind of tipping point is in store for hospitals in this decade? 09:01 What two trends are we going to see in healthcare in the coming decade? 10:50 What are the ways in which the changes in healthcare go well, and what pitfalls do we need to look out for? 11:14 “[This] is about what is sustainable and what is not sustainable.” 12:35 “Healthcare is misnamed. It's sick care.” 13:12 Why do we need to talk more about who gets sick in this country? 13:51 “Pricing is part of the problem, but volume is the other part [of the problem].” 15:40 “The world is gonna change, you're gonna change, and we're gonna provide you a glide path … because this is what we need as a society.” 17:20 What should be the overall goal for healthcare spend? 18:45 EP364 with David Muhlestein, PhD, JD. 19:40 Why do we need to address physician pay? 25:31 Why does the single pricing system create equality? 30:11 EP363 with David Scheinker, PhD. 30:34 EP370 with Erik Davis and Autumn Yongchu. 30:55 What are the three glide paths for the future of healthcare? You can learn more at GoozNews. You can also read his book on the drug industry, The $800 Million Pill.   @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast How is the rise of the high-deductible plan affecting the nation's health? @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast What is one of the big issues not being discussed in America today? @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast What kind of tipping point is in store for hospitals in this decade? @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast What two trends are we going to see in healthcare in the coming decade? @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast What are the ways in which the changes in healthcare go well, and what pitfalls do we need to look out for? @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast “[This] is about what is sustainable and what is not sustainable.” @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast “Healthcare is misnamed. It's sick care.” @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast Why do we need to talk more about who gets sick in this country? @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast “Pricing is part of the problem, but volume is the other part [of the problem].” @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast “The world is gonna change, you're gonna change, and we're gonna provide you a glide path … because this is what we need as a society.” @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast What should be the overall goal for healthcare spend? @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast Why do we need to address physician pay? @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast Why does the single pricing system create equality? @_GoozNews discusses the future of #healthcare on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Betsy Seals (EP387), Stacey Richter (INBW36), Dr Eric Bricker (Encore! EP351), Al Lewis, Dan Mendelson, Wendell Potter, Brian Klepper (Encore! EP335), Dr Aaron Mitchell (EP382), Karen Root, Mark Miller, AJ Loiacono, Josh LaRosa, Stacey Richter (INBW35), Rebecca Etz (Encore! EP295), Olivia Webb (Encore! EP337), Mike Baldzicki, Lisa Bari, Betsy Seals (EP375), Dave Chase, Cora Opsahl (EP373), Cora Opsahl (EP372), Dr Mark Fendrick (Encore! EP308), Erik Davis and Autumn Yongchu (EP371), Erik Davis and Autumn Yongchu (EP370), Keith Hartman, Dr Aaron Mitchell (Encore! EP282), Stacey Richter (INBW34)  

Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year's LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Michael T Strickland. Michael started Bandit Lites in 1968. The company grew into a global leader. Along the way he founded and owned Thomas Engineering US, Tomcat Engineering US, Avolites US, Best Techs, Gear Park, Authentic Stars, Vol Air, BPH and GRNLite. He also acquired Lights Up, Meteorlites and DPH Lighting, as well as having an interest in Skycam. Strickland and others started We Make Events, Red Alert Restart and COVAID. Strickland won many prestigious awards over the years including CNN USA Today Entrepreneur of the Year and was only the second non musician to win the Academy of Country Music ACM Milestone Award. In 2022 Strickland was presented the rarely given CMA Humanitarian Award. Strickland has won numerous industry awards including the Parnelli Visionary Lifetime Achievement Award, The Pollstar Impact 50 Award, the Pollstar Heroes of Live Award, and he is in numerous Hall of Fames. The University of Tennessee named him Distinguished Alumni of both the College of Business and of the entire University of Tennessee. Bandit Lites has been named Lighting Company of the Year an industry leading 27 times. From 2020 up to today Strickland has been a fierce advocate for the entire entertainment industry before Congress, the media, and the industry. Strickland was key to passage of The Cares Act, PPP, PPP2, Enhanced Unemployment, Save Our Stages and is now working on passing The MUSIC Act and formation of The Entertainment Association. Strickland has appeared nonstop on network television and testified before the Senate on behalf of the industry. We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here! @theatreartlife Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Coaches, are you considering the impact your senses might have on your movement? You might be leaving opportunities for progression on the table.In this episode with Trent McEntire, we talk about how he lived his youth without knowing he had Cerebral Palsy until adulthood.Born with a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, Trent experienced pain and stiffness every day from the time he was a child. The methods Trent discovered to repair his own body also became the foundation for what would be his life's work.It's an amazing conversation can't wait for you to dive in!Don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For every review during the month of November 2022, we will be donating $20 to the Children of the Night Organization. Screenshot your review and send it to chris@bsimpsonfitness.com. You can also rate 5 stars on Spotify!About Today's GuestFor more than two decades, Trent McEntire has been helping people gain back their mobility – a story he knows well. Born with a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, Trent experienced pain and stiffness every day from the time he was a child. The methods Trent discovered to repair his own body also became the foundation for what would be his life's work.Trent attended Western Michigan University where he received a BFA in Dance, requiring in-depth Movement Science and Training including Feldenkrais, Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Kinesiology and Anatomy. Trent was awarded the Presidential Scholar while attending Western Michigan University and in 2015-16 was named Distinguished Alumni for his innovations.Upon graduation, Trent pursued a career as a professional dancer where he performed on stages throughout the country and abroad. Throughout his professional dance career, Trent continued to leverage his methods to repair his own movement limitations and also helping other professionals to overcome their injuries. Helping others is what eventually led Trent to opening his own studio where he focused on teaching movement therapy and rehabilitation.For more than 20 years, Trent's transformational methods and tools have changed thousands of lives for movement professionals and clients -- children who struggle with focus; seniors who have lost their balance and mobility, individuals experiencing neurological conditions; and athletes who have suffered concussions and injuries. Trent's transformational methods and tools are now used across the globe.Today, Trent's mission is to deliver his methods and tools out to everyone who needs help with moving past physical and brain-related limitations. The Fire Up Your Brain program was created by Trent as a fun, engaging, and affordable way to support this mission. In addition to his professional teaching, Trent spends his time problem solving and educating the world through his AskTrent Live programming, building a network of BrainSpeed Coaches, and facilitating speaking engagements to further educate the public on enhancing brain performance.Learn more about Trent:https://www.fireupyourbrain.com/https://www.facebook.com/fireupyourbrainhttps://www.mcentirepilates.com/https://www.instagram.com/mcentire_pilates/Join the Facebook community!Are you a new fitness entrepreneur looking to attract clients? Maybe you're looking to dial in your messaging? Or perhaps you're experienced and looking to scale your business?Head on over to Facebook, and request access to my Online Marketing for Fitness Professionals group. Post an introduction about yourself, ask some questions, or let us celebrate your wins with you.BSimpsonFitnessLinks & Coaching OpportunitiesPT Profit Formula Jumpstart - a step-by-step proven process to generate consistent 10k Months in 30 Days with just a handful of followers and without sleazy sales.  https://www.bsimpsonfitness.com/jumpstartPT Profit Accelerator - a 6 month coaching mastering with both 1:1 custom support and community mastermind to start and scale a profitable multi 6-figure business and beyond.https://www.bsimpsonfitness.com/ptprofit30 Day Done for You Content Planner- FREEAttract, connect, and covert pre-sold leads so you can sell without selling.https://www.bsimpsonfitness.com/calendarThe Complete 10k Per Month Blue Print - FREEhttps://www.bsimpsonfitness.com/10kblueprint This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beverleysimpson.substack.com

On this weeks episode we take the show on the road to hangout out with Marcela DeFaria of Rosen College We discuss UCF Alumni impact, Endowments and Big 12 football A new luxury hotel will grace Orlando with its presence for it 20th property, but we have to wait til 2025. Hear what Kissimmee business delivered meals to hurricane victims via airboat Conde Nest names a Central Florida hotel number 2 in the state Plus all the upcoming events and a little trivia from our friends at USA Gameshow

In this very first official episode of the People Teaching People podcast, I'm joined by Jill Drader.  Jill has been a mentor for me since we connected in 2014 when we worked on building a curriculum together. Jill has an incredibly kind and generous heart and is someone who has inspired me to follow my heart and those nudges.  Jill Drader is a natural connector, teacher, visionary, and intuitive. She's launching her new venture - OwlSeek - where she will continue her executive coaching and leadership practice, and re-launch her retreat series in spring 2023.  Her non-for-profit Struggle Is Your Success, was partnered with Trellis this year, the largest NFP in Calgary, which supports youth initiatives. Jill's past education is varied - a degree in International Development and African studies where she studied in Ghana through the University of Calgary - a journeyman status in tile setting - and a degree in counselling where she does more spiritual care and spiritual direction.  Jill's past awards include being named Honorable Albertan by the Alberta Legislature, Distinguished Alumni by the University of Calgary, and Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine. Jill always operates from a heart of service - caring deeply about those who struggle and suffer with mental health or addictions, and gives her time to various Calgary agencies helping people.    Listen in as we talk about: Looking at our vocation. Jill asks us to question what we're told is our calling vs. what we actually want to do. Struggle is your success. How do we look at success differently? Jill shares how she challenges the ideals around success and shifting young minds and perspectives in the process. Being guided through recovery and filling our own cup up. Jill talks candidly about her struggles with alcohol and drugs and how her path through recovery is what opened up her mind to new possibilities. She shares how she fills her own cup up first and what that looks like for her on a daily basis.    Connect with Jill: Instagram: @jilldrader https://www.instagram.com/jilldrader/  Facebook: @jill.drader https://www.facebook.com/jill.drader LinkedIn: Jill Drader https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-drader-74b0a453/ Websites:  https://jilldrader.com  Struggle Is Your Success: https://www.siys.ca  Owl Seek: Coming Soon! Book: Jill has a book coming out in 2023! Stay tuned!    Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianafech/ Instagram: @tianafech https://www.instagram.com/tianafech/ Facebook: @tianafech https://www.facebook.com/tianafech Book: Online Course Creation 101: Your step-by-step guide to creating your first online course https://amzn.to/3BujR21   LOOKING AT OUR VOCATION Jill shares about how she started to question her vocation. What was she being told was her calling? And what did she actually want to be doing instead? She talks about the power of changing our direction and embracing the unknown. She realized she loved working with people, teaching and continuously learning. By embracing her inner calling, she found her vocation and followed the path to where she is today.   THE IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTION  As we move forward, the importance of connection and looking for new ways to facilitate connection will be key. We need to be intentional in ensuring the wellbeing of both teams and individuals. Jill says that a safe work environment needs to be in place; one in which everyone feels heard and understood.   OVERDOING We need to reflect on the things that are challenging for us otherwise we bottle them up and things in our bodies become unbalanced. Jill talks about the importance of looking outwards by doing things like reading and listening (really listening!) to other people. Being caught in a cycle of overdoing and busyness can be connected to an obsessive and unhealthy mindset. STRUGGLE IS YOUR SUCCESS  “When you enter into an environment that's a higher vibration environment,

September 11th was a defining moment for millions of people around the world. And for Maria Kim, it was just that. At that time, she was working in the insurance industry, but the impact of that tragic day made her want to work with purpose. She eventually found herself as President & CEO of REDF, focusing on creating jobs for others. The daughter of immigrants, she jokes her nurse mother and entrepreneur father made her a social entrepreneur determined to help others. In this podcast, Maria shares lessons learned from her wide variety of work experiences she describes as a “three-act play” in the areas of private, purpose, and now practice. Her path wasn't always intentional but it was successful nonetheless and from that journey, she learned who she is and what she brings to the table. She is focused on fixing inequities in the workplace citing that even after all the work is done, 10 million people are still “boxed out of today's economy.” We all have something we can learn from Maria's unique insights. Visit https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Maria.   Highlights:  [02:15] Maria's path to her current position [04:11] Finding your purpose [06:52] How she found herself working in the service industry [09:03] Taking a risk and stepping into the unknown [12:13] Discovering your strengths and learning new skills [13:50] Maria's strength of building community [18:37] Bringing your unique skills to the table [21:49] How to make sure your talent stands out and overcoming stereotypes [25:19] Focusing on your goals [27:38] Work/life integration [30:55] Lighting round questions   Quotes: “You don't have to be on the path you inherit. You can create your own path.” - Maria Kim “There's something about listening to your inner you that I think gives you the courage to hustle you through those stages of working your way back up the ladder.” – Maria Kim “We just spent the last two plus years looking at everyone's life through the screen of a Zoom room. We saw life in its full intersectionality—beautiful, ugly, everything in between, we saw all it, we saw kids, partners, everything. Let's not forget what we saw.” – Maria Kim “There are 10 million people in our country that are boxed out of today's economy, for a whole host of reasons that challenge the barriers they're overcoming.” – Maria Kim   Lightning Round Questions: What book has greatly influenced you?  “Crying in the H Mart” by Michelle Zauner What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying?  “We can be a work in progress and a masterpiece all at the same time.” What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself?  Fly foxy fish What is one change you've implanted that made your life better?  Seeking first to understand, then be understood. What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage?  “Good as Hell” by Lizzo  About Maria Kim: Maria is a reformed insurance professional who describes the chapters of her career as private, purpose, and now practice: private sector in insurance, purpose sector at Cara Collective helping people experiencing homelessness and poverty get back to work, and now consultative practice at REDF – a pioneering venture philanthropy investing in businesses that exist to hire overlooked talent across the country.  Maria serves on the advisory boards of the First Women's Bank and the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab. She is a 2008 Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow, a 2012 American Marshall Memorial Fellow, a 2018 Vital Voices Global Ambassador, a former co-chair within Chicago Mayor Lightfoot's 2019 transition team, a 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar, and a 2022 Distinguished Alumni in Public Service from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she received her MBA.    A social impact enthusiast, advocate, and entrepreneur, Maria knows firsthand we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us; and our job – or more like our opportunity – is to pave the way for others to stand on ours. She writes about that journey as it relates to her time leading Cara in Voice and Vocation: A workforce practitioner's guide to building hopes, jobs, and opportunity. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasusankim/ https://twitter.com/mariasusankim Book: https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Vocation-workforce-practitioners-opportunity-ebook/dp/B093XZBGPV 

Jeff Smith joined HighGround Advisors (formerly Baptist Foundation of Texas) in 1990 and was named President and CEO in 2013. In his 32 years of celebrated service at HighGround, Jeff has utilized his legal education and expertise to help people make charitable gifts to Baptist organizations and institutions, building long-term and trusted relationships with institutions, their development staffs and donors. This episode is a recording of Jeff's acceptance speech as a Distinguished Alumni for Baylor Line Foundation's Hall of Fame 2022. He is introduced by his friend, Dr. Gary Cook.

Sharon Alexander / CEO of Unicorn Children's Foundation in Boca Raton, FL Sharon Alexander serves as the CEO of Unicorn Children's Foundation in Boca Raton, Fla. It is a one of a kind organization that changes the lives of people living with developmental differences who are disconnected, isolated, and need support. She joined Unicorn in March 2006 as Director of Programs and was promoted one year later to CEO. Since then, Alexander has overseen its longterm and short term strategies and goals, developed new programs, and devised financial plans in cooperation with the Board of Directors and staff. In 2015, she founded and continues to lead the Special Needs Advisory Coalition of Palm Beach County, a collective impact project comprised of more than 600 individuals representing more than 160 organizations who are collaborating to create a more inclusive and supportive community. Alexander presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civic Engagement, which is building tactical alliances on societal issues to achieve impactful, sustainable results. In addition, she serves on the state-level Board of Directors of the Florida Association for People Supporting Employment First (FL-APSE), the School Board of Unicorn Village Academy, and executive steering committee of Birth to 22: United For A Better Future. Prior to joining Unicorn Children's Foundation, Alexander was the Director of Behavioral Services at Children's Center for Development & Behavior and a therapist for Behavior Therapy Group and Children's Psychology Associates. She taught psychology courses at Florida International University (FIU) from 1996-2000 and conducted research at FIU, University of Miami, and University of Alabama from 1991-1996. Alexander has been interviewed by WLRN, WPEC, WPTV, WFLX, WPLG,  NBC6, WPBF, Authority Magazine, and Club + Resort Business and has written opinion pieces published by South Florida Sun Sentinel and Orlando Medical News. She is available to be interviewed on topics including child development, educating people with developmental differences, employing people with developmental differences, and non-profit leadership. Alexander received a Master of Health Science in Child Development from Nova Southeastern University and B.A. in Psychology from FIU. She also completed courses in the Doctoral Program in Life-Span Development Psychology at FIU. In 2017, Alexander was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni of Nova Southeastern University. She also received the United Way of Palm Beach County Simply the Best Special Needs Succeed Award for 2017-2018. Alexander is the mother of one 26-year-old son who is highly gifted and was diagnosed with ADHD in fourth grade, making her mission to improve the lives of people with developmental differences not only professional, but also personal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5riVRE76N8 Jason Hill / Client Focused Advisors (Host) Patch Paczkowski / Adams Center for Entrepreneurship at FAU (Co-Host) Sharon Alexander / Unicorn Children's Foundation in Boca Raton, FL (Guest)

Randy Grimes is a former Baylor Hall of Fame and professional football player, Randy spent over 20 years battling an addiction to painkillers developed while treating sports-related injuries. He now uses his inspiring story of recovery and his more than 12 years in the addictions industry to help victims of drug and alcohol abuse. This episode is a recording of Randy's acceptance speech as a Distinguished Alumni for Baylor Line Foundation's Hall of Fame 2022. He is introduced by his wife, Lydia Brady Grimes.

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Sydney as they start off Autism Acceptance month with Dr. Temple Grandin.Dr. Grandin will be speaking at Converge Autism Summit April 28-29 2022 in Greenville, SC. She is speaking on "The Way I See it." This segment will focus on her ideas and thoughts- the way she sees it- in the realm of young adults and adults on the spectrum transitioning into the world of work.More About Dr. Temple Grandin:Temple Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and she has been a pioneer in improving the handling and welfare of farm animals. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Temple's achievements are remarkable because she was an autistic child. At age two she had no speech and all the signs of severe autism. Many hours of speech therapy, and intensive teaching enabled Temple to learn speech. As a teenager, life was hard with constant teasing. Inspired by her high school science teacher and her aunt on her ranch in Arizona motivated Temple to study and pursue a career as a scientist and livestock equipment designer. Dr. Temple Grandin obtained her B.A. at Franklin Pierce College in 1970. In 1974 she was employed as Livestock Editor for the Arizona Farmer Ranchman and also worked for Corral Industries on equipment design. In 1975 she earned her M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University for her work on the behavior of cattle in different squeeze chutes. Dr. Grandin was awarded her Ph.D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989 and is currently a Professor at Colorado State University. She has done extensive work on the design of handling facilities. Half the cattle in the U.S. and Canada are handled in equipment Grandin has designed for meat plants. Other professional activities include developing animal welfare guidelines for the meat industry and consulting with companies on animal welfare. Following her Ph.D. research on the effect of environmental enrichment on the behavior of pigs, she has published several hundred industry publications, book chapters and technical papers on animal handling plus 73 refereed journal articles in addition to 12 books. She currently is a professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University where she continues her research while teaching courses on livestock handling and facility design. Her new book, Navigating Autism: 9 Mindsets For Helping Kids on the Spectrum, presents nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Examples and stories bring the approaches to life, and detailed suggestions and checklists help readers put them to practical use. Her book, Animals in Translation was a New York Times best seller and her book Livestock Handling an Transport, now has a fourth edition which was published in 2014. Other popular books authored by Dr. Grandin are Thinking in Pictures, Emergence Labeled One Gateway Center, Suite 751 | Newton, MA 02458 | Phone: 617.614.1600 | Fax: 617.965.6610 | apbspeakers.com Autistic, Animals Make us Human, Improving Animal Welfare: A Practical Approach, The Way I See It, and The Autistic Brain. She also has a popular TED Talk. Dr. Grandin has received numerous awards including the Meritorious Achievement Award from the Livestock Conservation Institute, named a Distinguished Alumni at Franklin Pierce College and received an honorary doctorate from McGill University, University of Illinois, Texas A&M, Carnegie Mellon University, and Duke University. She has also won prestigious industry awards including the Richard L. Knowlton Award from Meat Marketing and Technology Magazine and the Industry Advancement Award from the American Meat Institute and the Beef Top 40 industry leaders and the Lifetime Achievement Award from The National Cattlemen's Beef Association. In 2011, Temple was inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. In 2015 she was given the Distinguished Service Award by the American Farm Bureau Federation and Meritorious Award from the OIE. HBO has premiered a movie inspired by Temple's early life and career with the livestock industry. The movie received seven Emmy awards, a Golden Globe, and a Peabody Award. In 2016, Temple was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Grandin is a past member of the board of directors of the Autism Society of America. As a popular inspirational speaker, she lectures to parents and teachers throughout the U.S. on her experiences with autism. Articles and interviews have appeared in the New York Times, People, Time, National Public Radio, 20/20, The View, and the BBC. She was also honored in Time Magazines 2010 “The 100 Most Influential People in the World.” Dr. Grandin now resides in Fort Collins, Colorado.Disclaimer:When we have guests on the ASR podcast they are recognized in their expertise on autism as an advocate, self-advocate, clinician, parent or other professional in the field. They may or may not be part of the faith community; having a guest on the broader topic of autism does not reflect complete agreement with the guest just as many guests may not agree with our faith perspective. Guests are chosen by topic for the chosen podcast discussion and not necessarily full agreement of all beliefs from the chosen guest(s).