Podcasts about Dominican Republic

Joel Del Rosario enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2005 because a girl asked him to. She left him with a Dear John letter while he was deployed to Iraq. Then an IED nearly killed him. His mother received an incorrect killed-in-action notification and believed her son was dead for 24 hours.   When Joel came to after the blast, shrapnel in his body and a traumatic brain injury that erased most of his memories, he was not relieved. He was angry that he survived. That disgust with his own reaction became the turning point. He chose ownership. Nobody forced him to enlist. That was his decision. And from that moment, he committed to 21 years of service instead of coasting to the exit.   Joe De Sena sits down with Joel to talk about growing up in the Dominican Republic, a tough Latina single mother in Providence, the blast that rewired his brain, and the law-enforcement fitness mission he now runs alongside his wife, Rebecca, through Iron Stronghold LLC and MCHN.   Things You Will Learn: Why taking ownership of a bad decision matters more than the decision itself. The difference between surviving hardship and choosing to build from it. A simple daily framework for building mental toughness without needing a traumatic event. Tools & Frameworks Covered: Daily Hard Thing Protocol: Pick one hard thing each day and do it. Hard is relative. Consistency compounds. Ownership After the Blast: Stop blaming the circumstance. You made the choice. Now make the next one count. Recovery as Performance: Sleep and recovery are not optional. Emotional regulation, resilience, and physical capacity all degrade without them.   If this episode moved you, do not just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Chapters:   00:00 Intro: Joel Del Rosario, retired Marine and kettlebell athlete 01:53 Growing up in the Dominican Republic and low-income housing in Providence 04:02 Hard mode: why childhood adversity resets the scale 04:56 Drugs, a tough Latina mom, and consequences that stuck 08:07 Joining the Marines for a girl and the cost of that decision 09:45 Boot camp, School of Infantry, and deploying to Iraq in 2007 11:56 His mom was told he was killed in action for 24 hours 13:18 The TBI erased most of his life before the blast 17:01 Bloom where you're planted and one foot in front of the other 18:50 The kettlebell: compact training for deployments on a Navy ship 21:44 Why law enforcement faces worse than most military and gets less support 25:17 Using Spartan events as target dates for uniformed services 25:48 Three things to do every day: hard thing, push harder, get sleep 28:31 Set your alarm at night, not in the morning   Joel Del Rosario is an elite endurance athlete specializing in trail running, mountain racing, and obstacle course competitions, known for consistently pushing his physical and mental limits in extreme environments. Through his journey, he represents resilience, discipline, and community, using his platform to inspire others to embrace discomfort, pursue adventure, and grow through consistent effort and challenge.   Connect to Joel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellerblades/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Joellerblades

In this pre-July 4th episode of the Derek Hunter Podcast, Dean Karayanis kicks off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary by taking aim at the media's determination to paint the U.S. as a dystopia. Despite negative narratives and travel warnings, international tourists visiting for the World Cup are flooding social media with praise for American life — right down to our air conditioning, Buc-ee's, and Bass Pro Shops. Dean breaks down the condescending media coverage from The New York Times and Politico that report Democrats are deeply uncomfortable with foreign visitors actually enjoying the United States. The monologue transitions to international relations and immigration policy following a Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and other foreign nationals. Dean criticizes the media's framing of the Iranian national soccer team's elimination and calls out establishment figures like Mike DeWine and John Kasich for condescending, racist portrayals of Haitians, along with comparisons to the strict border enforcement policies of the Dominican Republic and Canada. Finally, drawing from his latest column in the New York Sun, Dean looks back at economic history to debunk Pope Leo's declaration of food as “a basic human right.” By revisiting Governor William Bradford's diaries, he explains how even the deeply pious Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony tried and quickly abandoned collectivism because it fundamentally goes against human nature. Dean closes with a patriotic reminder of the patriots who won the nation's independence — including 25% of Americans at the Battle of Yorktown who were Black — and issues a call to celebrate the American experiment.

Not having luck finding love in chapter two? Ever thought about looking in another country?? Amy and TJ chat with 90 Day Fiancés Marissa to hear how she went from divorced to finding love in the Dominican Republic with Edward! We’re unpacking how difficult it was for her ex-husband to accept, how she had to block out the skeptics, and what adjusting to an age gap relationship has been like. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not having luck finding love in chapter two? Ever thought about looking in another country?? Amy and TJ chat with 90 Day Fiancés Marissa to hear how she went from divorced to finding love in the Dominican Republic with Edward! We’re unpacking how difficult it was for her ex-husband to accept, how she had to block out the skeptics, and what adjusting to an age gap relationship has been like. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not having luck finding love in chapter two? Ever thought about looking in another country?? Amy and TJ chat with 90 Day Fiancés Marissa to hear how she went from divorced to finding love in the Dominican Republic with Edward! We’re unpacking how difficult it was for her ex-husband to accept, how she had to block out the skeptics, and what adjusting to an age gap relationship has been like. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not having luck finding love in chapter two? Ever thought about looking in another country?? Amy and TJ chat with 90 Day Fiancés Marissa to hear how she went from divorced to finding love in the Dominican Republic with Edward! We’re unpacking how difficult it was for her ex-husband to accept, how she had to block out the skeptics, and what adjusting to an age gap relationship has been like. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yasiris Ortiz, professional table tennis player and Dominican Republic national team member, joins us to talk about leaving home at nine to train at a table tennis academy, moving to New York, and what table tennis can do for kids. She also talks about being featured in the 2025 film Marty Supreme and how the sport is waaay more than just a ping pong ball.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

What can NASA safety reports tell us about the state of aviation after the pandemic? In this episode of Flight Safety Detectives, former NTSB Board Member John Goglia and aviation safety analyst Todd Curtis dive into recent trends in NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS), examining how reporting levels for Part 121 and Part 135 operators changed during and after the pandemic. John and Todd also discuss the fatal June 7, 2026 crash of a Gulfstream G200 in the Dominican Republic. They explore how the investigation may unfold under Dominican authorities and explain why the resources available to an investigative agency don't necessarily determine the quality of the final findings. The episode concludes with a deep dive into a 2023 fuel exhaustion accident involving a Cessna 172. After reviewing the NTSB Public Docket, John and Todd found critical background information that never made it into the final report. Their analysis highlights how additional details—including the pilot's recent passengers and the aircraft's possible weight at the time of the accident—can provide important context when evaluating pilot decisions and accident outcomes. Don't miss this detailed discussion of accident investigations, safety reporting trends, and the lessons hidden in the details of aviation accident records. Become a member for new episodes every week and join the conversation about improving aviation safety worldwide. Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Want to go deeper with the Flight Safety Detectives? Join our YouTube Membership program for exclusive perks like members-only live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities are available—brand mentions, episode integrations, and dedicated segments are just a few of the options. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to fsdsponsors@gmail.com. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Alexis, 29, and Edwens, 30, a married couple with a 10-month-old baby and two completely different ideas of what money should look like in a marriage. Edwens immigrated from the Dominican Republic less than two years ago, and personal finance is still new to him. Alexis has been trying to teach him, manage the bills, build the budget, and create a future for their family. And yet, their biggest fight keeps coming back to one question: Why won't Edwens open a joint bank account? But the account is only part of the story. What Ramit uncovers is a marriage where Alexis wants partnership, transparency, and a shared family system, while Edwens is still holding on to independence, privacy, and the idea that giving her $1,000 a month should be enough. Alexis feels like she has become the household manager, the bill payer, and eventually more like his mother than his wife. Edwens feels criticized and controlled, especially around credit cards and spending. Underneath all of it are cultural differences, childhood money patterns, and a couple with a baby who are still trying to turn two separate money lives into one shared future. In this episode we uncover: Why a joint bank account becomes the breaking point in their marriage What Alexis means when she says Edwens still acts like a single man Why Edwens sees separate money as independence, not betrayal The $1,000 arrangement that leaves Alexis managing everything alone How cultural differences shape their money rules Why Edwens struggles to understand credit cards and debt The moment Ramit almost ends the session Why Alexis feels like she has become Edwens's mother, not his wife How childhood money patterns are showing up in their marriage Why their cheap rent is a financial gift they are not fully using The moment they finally start building a shared money system Chapters: (00:00:00) “He still operates like a single man” (00:01:58) The joint bank account fight (00:07:19) “I don't want to be married without a joint account” (00:12:19) She wants partnership. He hears control. (00:18:05) The credit card argument (00:25:50) Why does he listen to Ramit, but not his wife? (00:30:56) Ramit almost ends the session (00:35:31) Their real income changes the conversation (00:45:20) The bills, the $1,000, and who actually manages the money (00:55:04) Repeating their parents' money fights (01:02:25) Building a new money culture as a couple (01:07:13) Alexis has been carrying the household alone (01:15:20) “I feel like his mom, not his wife” (01:21:52) Breaking the generational money pattern (01:27:54) Why therapy needs to happen before it's too late (01:32:33) Rebuilding their Conscious Spending Plan (01:43:16) From separate money to real partnership (01:48:02) Follow-up This episode is brought to you by: Facet | As of the date of this recording, Facet is waiving the enrollment fee for new annual members, and for my audience, Facet is offering $300 into your brokerage account if you invest and maintain $5,000 within your first 90 days. Head to facet.com/ramit to learn more about which membership option is best for you. Offer has been extended to 12/31/2026. #FacetAd Fabric by Gerber Life | Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/ramit Shopify | Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ramit Gelt | Gelt is taking on new clients now. Find out if you qualify at https://joingelt.com/ramit. DeleteMe | Get 20% off all consumer plans when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/ramit and use promo code RAMIT at checkout Connect with Ramit • Get my new book, Money For Couples • Get Money Coaching with Ramit  • Download the Conscious Spending Plan • Listen to my book—now on Audible • Get my New York Times best-selling book • Get my no-numbers journal • Other episodes • Instagram • Twitter • YouTube Single in LA? Apply now to star in my new reality series about love and money at https://iwt.com/datingshow Calling LA couples: Apply to be coached for free on this podcast at https://iwt.com/apply

WILD B*TCHES TAKE SHOTS!!! Join TRK to recap the brand new season of Baddies Gone Wild: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork #Baddies #BaddiesGoneWildJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys, so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

Bad Boys is BACK! Join TRK as we recap episode 8 of Bad Boys: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork  #BadBoysJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

Bad Boys is BACK! Join TRK as we recap episode 7 of Bad Boys: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork  #BadBoysJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

This week, I welcome Chris Dane, President and Managing Partner at Hickory Global Partners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the deadly resort fire in the Dominican Republic, the FAA using AI for air traffic control, and more. Later, Dane shares his perspective on how the relationship between travel advisors and airlines has evolved, along with offering advice for how advisors can best work with airlines. He also provides insights into building relationships, the importance of advocacy and more. The discussion on advisors and air travel begins after the 16-minute mark. Today's episode sponsor: Brendan Vacations Your clients are dreaming of Ireland and Scotland. Brendan Vacations has been turning those dreams into unforgettable journeys for over 55 years, from private driver experiences and castle stays to self-drive adventures and intimate small group tours. And right now, advisors can earn an exclusive incentive on every booking. Don't miss it. Visit brendanvacations.com/traveladvisors to learn more. Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Overton arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1971 and made a golf powerhouse even better.   A transfer from Duke, Jay helped lead the Camels to back-to-back top-five finishes in the NAIA national tournament, including a runner-up showing in 1973 when he was the individual co-champion.   Under the direction of coach Hargrove Davis, Jay and his teammates were part of a golf dynasty in Buies Creek – even before Keith Hills golf club was built in 1974 – and the athletic teams transitioned to the Division I ranks.    Those Campbell teams finished in the top five of the NAIA national championship seven times in a nine-year span from 1969 through 1977.   Following graduation, Jay began a career as golf professional in 1973 at Pinehurst Country Club and became head pro two years later.  He served more than three decades at Innisbrook Resort in Florida and is now Director of Golf at Puntacana Resort in the Dominican Republic.   Along the way, he competed on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Legends – and has played in a total of 24 majors - including a pair of US Open Championships.   Jay was inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame in 1988, and his travels recently brought him back to the Cape Fear Region for his grandson's high school graduation.   In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Jay Overton chats with Stan Cole about growing up in a golf family, his path to Campbell, his professional career, and more.   Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.

It's The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they hear the current state of the cattle business, from feeder calf sales, to heifer retention, to packer margins.  Plus we have the latest news, market recaps and lots more of the cow stuff wrapped into this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show.  Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Cattle Industry News JBS USA has announced plans to close two facilities as part of an effort to improve efficiency and focus on future growth. The company will shut down its beef production plant in Pennsylvania, and its value-added processing facility in Memphis, Tennessee. JBS says the move is part of a larger strategy to modernize operations, improve efficiency, and expand production of value-added food products. The company says production from the two facilities will be shifted to other JBS operations, and customers should not see any disruption in supply.  The announcement comes after JBS invested in facilities in Texas, Georgia, and Iowa to expand  prepared foods production, modernize plants, and improve efficiency. Earlier this year, the company also combined its beef and case-ready businesses to create a more streamlined operation. The JBS CEO says JBS continues to invest heavily in the United States and the future of food production, while making sure its operations remain competitive and efficient. The company says consumer demand for protein remains strong and believes these changes will help position JBS for long-term growth. Last fall, Tyson Foods permanently closed its beef processing facility in Lexington, Nebraska, eliminating approximately 3,200 jobs and removing nearly 5% of total U.S. beef slaughter capacity. More recently, labor disputes have emerged at several major processing facilities. Approximately 1,700 workers at Cargill's beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, were locked out after contract negotiations between the company and union representatives failed to produce a ratified agreement. The Fort Morgan facility accounts for nearly 5% of total U.S. beef production. JBS also faced labor challenges earlier this year when nearly 4,000 workers at its Greeley, Colorado, beef plant participated in a strike before ultimately approving a new labor contract.   REFERENCE: https://meatingplace.com/jbs-to-close-beef-plant-value-added-facility/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD260614015&utm_date=20260615-0300   https://www.northernag.net/jbs-announces-closure-of-beef-production-plant-and-value-added-facility/ New World Screwworm Update Here's the latest on New World Screwworm.  As of Monday, June 15th, the total number of domestic cases is now at 12, 11 are considered active and 1 inactive with 0 active wildlife and feral cases.  Counties in Texas include Sutton, an inactive case discovered in a sheep.  Edwards county with cases discovered in cattle and goats.  Tom Green County, a case in cattle.  Zavala County, cases in cattle.  Gillespie (guh-LES-pee) County, a case in goats.  And La Salle County, cases in cattle.  In New Mexico, Lea County had that case in a dog.  Livestock and pet owners, wildlife game farms, producers, land users, remember to check stock often for open wounds and lethargic animals.  Report anything unusual and head to screwworm.gov for the latest confirmation maps, current status, treatment and U.S. readiness plans. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is closely monitoring the New World screwworm situation and what it could mean for the current ban on live cattle imports from Mexico. Speaking at a press conference in Texas, Rollins was asked whether the U.S. could reopen the border to Mexican cattle imports now that New World screwworm has been detected in Texas. Rollins responded that the issue is "not lost on me" and that USDA will continue to watch the data very closely. The comments come after USDA confirmed several New World screwworm cases in Texas, including cases found in cattle, sheep, goats and a dog. Federal officials say surveillance, quarantines, treatment efforts, and sterile fly releases are being used to contain and eliminate the pest. The U.S. suspended imports of live cattle, horses, and bison from Mexico in May of 2025 because of the northward spread of New World screwworm in Mexico. Before the border closure, the United States imported about 1.25 million head of cattle from Mexico each year, most of them feeder cattle headed to U.S. feedlots. Some livestock industry groups have questioned whether the ban remains effective, noting that  screwworm can spread through wildlife, pets, and other animals—not just cattle. Producers and feedlot operators have also said the closure has tightened cattle supplies and increased costs. Rollins did not provide any timeline for reopening the border but said USDA will continue evaluating the situation. Meanwhile, USDA's eradication efforts include expanded trapping programs, movement controls, and the release of sterile flies from facilities in Texas, Mexico, and Panama. REFERENCE: https://meatingplace.com/rollins-signals-usda-reviewing-impacts-of-prolonged-mexico-cattle-closure/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD260612017&utm_date=20260613-0630 Chinese Trade & U.S. Beef Exports U.S. beef exports continued to slow in April, largely due to limited access to the Chinese market. Through the first four months of 2026, U.S. beef exports totaled just over 365,000 metric tons, down 11 percent from a year ago. Export value fell 7 percent to $3.13 billion, as tight cattle supplies and record-high global beef prices continue to impact trade. There is some positive news. Following a summit between President Trump and the Chinese President, China renewed export licenses for most U.S. beef plants in May. The U.S. beef industry had been largely shut out of China since March of 2025 during the early stages of the trade dispute. However, industry leaders say it remains unclear how quickly beef shipments to China will recover. Additional trade barriers still need to be resolved before exports can fully rebound. U.S. Meat Export Federation President Dan Halstrom says the renewed plant registrations are encouraging, but more obstacles must be addressed before U.S. beef regains its position in the Chinese market. Outside of China, demand for U.S. beef remains steady. Export volume to the rest of the world is roughly unchanged from a year ago, while export value is up 7 percent. Major buyers including South Korea, Japan, and Canada have purchased less U.S. beef this year. Mexico, however, continues to be a strong customer, with purchases holding steady and demand for variety meats increasing. Several markets are showing strong growth, including Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, Peru, Colombia, and Guatemala. Halstrom says global demand for U.S. beef remains resilient despite high prices and limited supplies. He notes challenges remain, including weak foreign currencies and higher energy costs that are affecting consumer spending in many countries. This is Rebecca Wanner, AKA BEC with the latest news for the Ranch It Up Radio Show.  When we return from the break, the current state of the cattle business, feeder cattle marketing and lots more.  We'll be right back.  REFERENCE: https://meatingplace.com/china-trade-impasse-still-weighed-on-us-beef-exports-in-april/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD26061401&utm_date=20260615-0300 Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry Jake Tiedeman - Baldridge - Tiedeman Angus https://www.btangus.com/ Follow On Facebook: @BaldridgePerformanceAngus Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos Contact Us with Questions or Concerns Have questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out via: Call/Text: 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Email: RanchItUpShow@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow YouTube: Subscribe to Ranch It Up Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchItUp Catch all episodes of the Ranch It Up Podcast available on all major podcasting platforms. Discover the Heart of Rural America with Tigger & BEC Ranching, farming, and the Western lifestyle are at the heart of everything we do. Tigger & BEC bring you exclusive insights from the world of working ranches, cattle farming, and sustainable beef production. 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In this episode of the Vibrant Living Podcast, I welcome Randy Wheeler, owner of Wheeler Coaching and Maxwell Leadership Certified DISC Consultant, for a conversation about the kind of leadership that has nothing to do with a title.Randy has trained thousands of leaders across the United States and developed leaders internationally. His conviction is simple: leadership is influence. And the women who insist they are not leaders are frequently the ones every room looks to.This conversation covers what it means to lead from values rather than obligation, why knowing what to say no to is as important as knowing what to say yes to, and how the most effective leaders protect their focus rather than their schedule. Randy and Donna also explore the danger of tying identity to performance, the power of having people in your life who can see your blind spots, and what it looks like to lead not from pressure but from peace.If you have ever minimized your influence or wondered whether what you do actually matters, this episode answers that question.More About RandyRandy Wheeler is the owner of Wheeler Coaching and helps individuals and teams enhance leadership, communication, and teamwork. He holds a Master's in Organizational Leadership and is a Maxwell Leadership Certified DISC Consultant and Working Genius Facilitator. As an Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership, he combines expertise and resources to sharpen focus, clarify strategy, and drive results.For over a decade, Randy has trained thousands across the United States and developed leaders internationally in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, and Panama.Website: leadwell.biz YouTube: youtube.com/@wheelercoaching LinkedIn: Randy WheelerEmail: randy@wheelercoachingsystems.comBooks by Randy Wheeler: When I Am AfraidLearn More About DonnaDonna Tashjian is a Destiny Activator, ordained minister, and creator of the Kingdom Spiritual Intelligence Method™, helping purpose-driven individuals move from confusion and fatigue into conviction, confidence, and divine alignment.Website: www.ivibrantliving.com

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Scotland v Morocco Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit Bedford train crash What we we know so far as union warns of serious injuries Dominican Republic resort fire Italian tourist dies in Bayahibe fire Taking supplements every day You might be doing more harm than good Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded Crocodile attack on boy at Cambridgeshire zoo What do we know Four in hospital after bare chested man with weapon roams around Edinburgh Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russias war with Ukraine closer to home Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading fast

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Four in hospital after bare chested man with weapon roams around Edinburgh Scotland v Morocco Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance Crocodile attack on boy at Cambridgeshire zoo What do we know Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading fast Bedford train crash What we we know so far as union warns of serious injuries Dominican Republic resort fire Italian tourist dies in Bayahibe fire Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russias war with Ukraine closer to home Taking supplements every day You might be doing more harm than good

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Joshua Yuhas delivers the latest news on a fire at a resort in the Dominican Republic, the passing of Ubisoft co-founder, and Iran negotiotaters claim to not open the Strait of Hormuz due to what they call violations of the ceasefire on 6/21/26.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. - How the United States Shaped the Dominican Republic’s Immigration Enforcement Machine - Settler Colonialism with Andrew - Anti-ICE Protesters in Minnesota Charged with Conspiracy - The Necessary War on Data Centers - Executive Disorder: Iran Deal, UFC at the White House, Dialog Hack You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links: How the United States Shaped the Dominican Republic’s Immigration Enforcement Machine Help Bring Ezra Home and Seek the Truth (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-ezra-home-seek-the-truth) More than a Massacre; Racial Violence and Citizenship in the Haitian-Dominican Borderlands by Sabine Cadeu Empire of Borders by Todd Miller Border Patrol Nation by Todd Miller From tierra de nadie to terre brulée – From Borderland to Border in Haiti and the Dominican Republic by Sabine Cadeu (https://www.histecon.magd.cam.ac.uk/barriers/July2022_papers/SabineCadeauPaper.pdf) Haitians, Magic, and Money: Raza and Society in the Haitian-Dominican Borderlands, 1900 to 1937 by Lauren Derby (https://www.jstor.org/stable/179294) Making the Dominican Republic Great Again? by Lorgia García-Peña (https://nacla.org/making-dominican-republic-great-again/) Marines in the Dominican Republic 1916-1924 (https://www.marines.mil/portals/1/Publications/Marines%20in%20the%20Dominican%20Republic%20PCN%2019000412600_1.pdf) US warns its ‘darker-skinned’ citizens of Dominican Republic’s migrant crackdown by Richard Luscombe (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/22/us-warns-darker-skinned-citizens-crackdown-dominican-republic) Latinobarómetro 2024 Resultados por sexo y edad Informe de estudio #LAT-2024 v1 (https://www.latinobarometro.org/latinobarometro-2024#LAT-2024-selected-country-header) Ten Years After a Fateful Court Decision, the Dominican Republic Still Has a Statelessness Problem by Kevin Appleby (https://cmsny.org/dr-statelessness-problem-appleby-102323/) Addressing the Next Displacement Crisis in the Making in the Americas by Valerie Lacarte (https://www.migrationpolicy.org/news/haiti-next-displacement-crisis-americas) ‘They grabbed us like dogs’: deportation quotas tear Haitian migrants’ lives apart by Shandra Back (https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/sep/07/they-grabbed-us-like-dogs-deportation-quotas-tear-haitian-migrants-lives-apart) Federal Agents Investigate Sugar Exporter Over Allegations of Forced Labor (https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/10/central-romana-homeland-security-sugar/) “They Just Came and Started Breaking Houses” (https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/12/central-romana-sugar-hoyo-de-puerco-demolished/) Despite US Import Ban, Sugar Cane Cutters Still Face Abuse in Dominican Republic (https://unicornriot.ninja/2023/despite-us-import-ban-sugar-cane-cutters-still-face-abuse-in-dominican-republic/) 10 years fighting for nationality in the Dominican Republic (https://www.institutesi.org/news/10-year-anniversary-of-dr-court-ruling-stripping-nationality) LEA Training Schedule 2024 (https://sansalvador.ilea.state.gov/training-schedule?c=fr-FR) International students graduate from elite federal law enforcement program (https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/international-students-graduate-elite-federal-law-enforcement-program) Dominican Republic students graduate from elite US law enforcement program (https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/dominican-republic-students-graduate-elite-us-law-enforcement-program) El misterio de Ellen Frances Hulett | El Informe con Alicia Ortega (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKIg2np081M) How Far Will the Dominican Republic Go in Deporting Haitians? by Marius Loiseau (https://inkstickmedia.com/how-far-will-the-dominican-republic-go-in-deporting-haitians/) Fearing Deportation, Mothers Give Birth in Shadows by Hogla Enecia Pérez and Luis Ferré-Sadurní (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/world/americas/dominican-republic-haiti-hospital-deportations.html) Dominican Republic and Haiti at the Crossroads of the Massacre River by Simón Rodríguez (https://nacla.org/dominican-republic-and-haiti-crossroads-massacre-river/) US team reveals weaknesses at the Dominican-Haiti border (https://web.archive.org/web/20110526044642/https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2006/8/7/16173/US-team-reveals-weaknesses-at-the-Dominican-Haiti-border) Dominican Republic begins building border wall with Haiti (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/dominican-republic-begins-building-border-wall-with-haiti-2022-02-20/) A 101-Mile Wall Goes Up to Block Haitians Pouring Over Border by Danielle Balbi (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-09-28/big-take-why-the-dominican-republic-is-building-a-border-wall-between-haiti?embedded-checkout=true#xj4y7vzkg) “A Veil of Legality” by Amelia Hintzen (https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/pii/S1382237316000234) Dominican border wall threatens environment, mangroves by Esteban ROJAS (https://phys.org/news/2023-03-dominican-border-wall-threatens-environment.html) Dominican Republic deports pregnant women in ‘inhumane’ migrant crackdown (https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/apr/29/pregnant-women-deported-dominican-republic-migration-crackdown-haiti) La muerte de Ellen Frances Hulett se debió a infartos agudos al miocardio, confirma autopsia (https://noticiassin.com/la-muerte-de-ellen-frances-hulett-se-debio-a-infartos-agudos-al-miocardio-confirma-autopsia/) La muerte de la estadounidense Ellen Hulett: una cadena de preguntas sin respuestas by Ana A, Elina M (https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/sucesos/2025/07/03/muerte-de-ellen-hulett-una-cadena-de-preguntas-sin-respuestas/3170413) Alert: Ongoing Dominican Migration Enforcement (https://do.usembassy.gov/alert-ongoing-dominican-migration-enforcement/) 87 Aniversario de la Dirección General de Migración (https://migracion.gob.do/87-aniversario-de-la-direccion-general-de-migracion/) Haitians displaced by violence face deportation after fleeing to Dominican Republic (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/haitians-displaced-by-violence-face-deportation-after-fleeing-to-dominican-republic) Settler Colonialism with Andrew Settler Colonialism and the Elimination of the Native by Patrick Wolfe https://www.britannica.com/place/Liberia/History Liberia: The Violence of Democracy by Mary H Moran. The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi The Question of Palestine by Edward Said https://rpublc.com/story/2024/02/08/international-affairs/the-false-equivalence-of-liberia-and-israel Anti-ICE Protesters in Minnesota Charged with Conspiracy https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/everyone-vs-ice-on-the-ground-in-minnesota-319435576 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/outlaw-criminalization-of-ice-watch-in-minneapolis-326372276 https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mnd.234418/gov.uscourts.mnd.234418.1.0_1.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ0hYCF60og Executive Disorder: Iran Deal, UFC at the White House, Dialog Hack Short Stories: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/spacex-ipo-makes-elon-musk-worlds-first-trillionaire-2026-06-11/https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-complaint-challenging-virginia-mask-ban-and-identificationhttps://x.com/DHSgov/status/2065442267502882838?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rjZqvbMIkhttps://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2026-06-11/ty-article/israeli-firm-blackcore-suspected-of-meddling-in-nyc-scotland-elections/0000019e-b7d1-d892-adde-f7df71710000 https://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-06-15-raskin-to-patel-fbi-re-bonuses.pdf https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/05/removing-unnecessary-and-counterproductive-restrictions-on-access-to-federal-lands/ https://www.energy.senate.gov/hearings/2026/6/business-meeting-to-consider-pending-legislation https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/02/18/an-update-on-the-roadless-rulhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73486770/united-states-v-warrant/ Police Shooting: https://www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippi-police-officer-shoots-and-kills-1-year-old-child-in-response-to-senatobia-shoplifting-call/ https://capitalbnews.org/mississippi-police-shooting-kohen-kartier-wiley/ https://www.whsv.com/2026/06/17/family-identifies-1-year-old-killed-officer-involved-shooting-walmart-protests-break-out-store/?outputType=amp https://wreg.com/news/local/ms-town-looks-for-answers-after-walmart-shooting-that-killed-1-year-old/ https://wreg.com/news/local/mother-of-toddler-killed-in-walmart-shooting-speaks/ https://www.wapt.com/article/senatobia-officer-placed-on-leave-tear-gas-deployed-as-hundreds-protest-death-of-1-year-old-kohen-wiley/71608163 https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/watch-child-dead-another-person-critically-injured-after-officer-involved-shooting-at-senatobia-walmart-mbi/video_af5674d5-cfc5-5e9e-83cb-64f0beded36f.html https://wreg.com/news/mbi-investigates-shooting-at-senatobia-walmart-parking-lot/?ipid=promo-link-block1 https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/06/16/community-rally-planned-after-officer-shoots-kills-1-year-old-senatobia/ https://abcnews.com/US/officer-involved-shooting-walmart-killed-1-year-boy/story?id=133965022 Iran Deal: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116743808155352167 https://edition.cnn.com/2026/06/17/middleeast/us-iran-war-mou-text-intl https://en.mehrnews.com/news/245340/Islamabad-says-Iran-US-reach-peace-deal https://en.mehrnews.com/news/245343/Iran-s-top-security-body-confirms-Iran-US-finalization-of-MoU https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2065467425408405712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2066268332832194810?s=20 https://x.com/itamarbengvir/status/2066392115027050781 https://farsnews.ir/Qaysar/1781530307974297749/Spokesman-Iran-Oman-to-Charge-Fees-for-Full-Services-in-Strait-of-Hormuz https://x.com/phildstewart/status/2066552634803155267?s=20 https://x.com/osinttechnical World Cup:https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/https://www.state.gov/fifa-world-cup-26-visas https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/world-cup-ice-visas-iran/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49017941/iran-players-say-us-visa-policies-create-world-cup-tensionhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/somali-world-cup-referee-omar-artan-talking-to-very-bad-people-andrew-giuliani/UFC Freedom 250:https://time.com/article/2026/06/15/ufc-fight-white-house-hokit-obama/https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-men-arrested-and-charged-plot-attack-and-kill-government-officials-and-others-attendinghttps://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1446021/dl?inlinehttps://cnycentral.com/resources/pdf/99a48b49-11dc-4b9c-a158-6487087ab779-Propercomplaint.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rSE1tw7lI0https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5927733-ufc-white-house-attack-plot/Dialog:https://www.wired.com/story/leak-exposes-members-of-peter-thiels-secretive-dialog-society/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Matt Rivers has the latest on the massive fire that engulfed part of a popular resort in the Dominican Republic, sending hundreds of tourists to so-called safe zones; Mary Bruce reports on the new Air Force One unveiled by Pres. Trump – a $400 million gift from Qatar – as Iran postpones nuclear talks; Aaron Katersky has details on FBI joining the urgent search for a gunman after a string of highway shootings left one person dead in Kansas City, offering a $25,000 reward for information leading an arrest; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Rocio.Rocio is a mama of one originally from Cuba, a citizen of the US now living in the Dominican Republic.She's a writer, seeker, and huge birth nerd. Flying out to have an autonomous birth in the Dominican Republic at 38 weeks was a big part of her life long search for true freedom. She is a political refugee from Cuba and the daughter of an ObGyn Mother. The themes of fleeing a dictatorial government, immigration, and what freedom really means, led her on a deep spiritual search early in her life which contributed to her choice to birth autonomously with only her partner in the room. She's currently writing a memoir on these topics, and deeply enjoying her first year and a half of motherhood in the Dominican Republic. In today's episode she shares her freebirth story with us.Curious about Rocio? Find her on IG as @living.on.spirit and @mothera.coLiving on Spirit on Substack Want to work with Anna or join The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship?Find Anna's Website, about her Mentorship & How to Work with Her, as well as all Links & Resources she mentions in the episode here:www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast

We move fast through the biggest Caribbean and diaspora headlines, from Haiti's 2026 election schedule to new energy and infrastructure partnerships across the region on Episode 3 for June 2026. Here are the headlines.UN Secretary General and Haiti Prime Minister meet ahead of Haiti's two-round 2026 general elections Dominican Republic and United States sign memorandum on civil nuclear cooperation and energy securityGuyana and US talks focused on infrastructure projects and industrial collaborationJamaica plan to train all public sector employees in artificial intelligence Jamaica push for planting 3,000 hectares of fruit trees by 2035 for food security British Virgin Islands authorize negotiations with the Dominican Republic to improve food security and tradeGrand Bahama Shipyard renovation aiming to expand cruise ship repair capacitySaba Black Rock Harbor Project using regional materials from St. Kitts to improve maritime accessTurks and Caicos regulatory approval moving Starlink satellite internet access closerUS Virgin Islands launch Vibes on the Rock Food and Whine Fest Antigua and Barbuda set to make major investment in cricket campus to grow sports tourism and trainingUS celebrates Juneteenth Obama Presidential Center Opens in IllinoisListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Live from the BASSment - June 2026 Show: DC Marcus presents "Live from the BASSment" Artist: DC Marcus Air Date: 19 June 2026 Genre: House / Bass House / Tech House / Funky House / Disco House Here's the June 2026 episode of Live from the BASSment...which may sound curiously like the May 2026 episode :) I'm off on vacation soaking up the rays in the Dominican Republic so I left the decks home this month! I'll be back with some fresh new bangers in July. In the meantime, enjoy the show! Tracklist: 1. Benny Benassi, Chris Nasty - Superstar 2. Collelo - Run It Back feat. Kenny Relax 3. Dev, KSHMR, NIIKO X SWAE - Bass Down Low 4. Ponyboy - Baddies 5. Avilo - Good Girls 6. Kaskade, CID, Anabel Englund - Vision Blurred 7. Waves - DEADLY 8. BOLO THE DJ, Close Friends Only - Move Like That 9. MPH, Æ - Flex It 10. Boombox Cartel - Red Card 11. MPH, NuBass, Rhiannon Roze - Toxic 12. Bushbaby, Eloq - Breaka Breaka 13. Navarro, Madcash, Gu Ribeiro - Fuck That 14. Juntaro - ROCK 15. Luciana, Odd Mob - Rock the Rhythm feat. Luciana 16. Nevve, OMRI., Adam Sellouk - Activate 17. Stadiumx - Vibe Right 18. G-Pol, Arta, ZSS - Slick Like MJ 19. Esse. - Feel Good 20. DJ Snake, Mercer - Let's Get Ill 21. Tony Romera, Low Steppa - Dance To The Music 22. Tiptoes - Chip Shop Heroes 23. George Smeddles - Start The Party 24. Tony Romera - Can't Sleep 25. Nausica, Salvatore Papa, AESTRO - Immune to Pain 26. George Privatti - No Sleep 27. Sam Divine - Club Muzik 28. Hatiras, Turntables Night Fever - Head To Toe 29. Jay Vegas - Raise Your Hands 30. Junerule, Esse. - Inside That Counts 31. Jorge Montia - Got Me 32. Antoine Clamaran, Agua Sin Gas - What You Do 33. Artichokes, Raffi Habel - Bring The Beat Back 34. Zsak, Milton Shadow - House Music Baby 35. CASSIMM - LOVE DESIRE 36. Mercer, Hds - Rock The Disco 37. Gene Farris, Eden Prince - This Is House 38. Andre Espeut, CASSIMM - Brothers & Sisters 39. Tony Romera - Waste My Time Originally broadcast on Data Transmission Radio. Listen live and explore the archive: https://radio.datatransmission.co

Haiti just qualified for its first World Cup in 50 years, and they come from the poorest country in the Americas, a place where gangs run the capital and the average person earns $45 a month. We trace how the world's first successful slave revolution ended up here: French gunboats, a 120-year debt, ecological collapse, and an island where one half (the Dominican Republic) is racing ahead while the other is forgotten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer, the #KingChasing Podcast will focus on student-athletes at NCCAA member institutions who are serving on different mission trips at home and abroad. The summer series continues with the ninth episode of its fifth season of the #KingChasing Podcast, as NCCAA Communications Coordinator Richard Martin interviews Lily Baalman, a senior at Great Lakes Christian College (GLCC) and member of the Women's Soccer team who took a mission trip with GLCC to the Dominican Republic. During her time in the Dominican Republic, Baalman played soccer with children at the GO Ministries Sports Complex and helped with construction projects with a local family, while also serving in the nearby neighborhood.   In this episode, Baalman discusses how she was able to use the NCCAA Sports Ministry Fund for the trip, the universal language of soccer, and how she is using what she did in another country on her campus. For those wanting to learn more about the NCCAA Sports Ministry Fund and how to apply, click here or visit thenccaa.org/kingchasing and click on the Resources tab. For more information on GO Ministries, visit gomin.org    

Should UK financial planners be looking at the international advice market? Andreas Hollas has spent 13 years in Dubai building expertise that has no textbook, and the career it's given him is unlike anything available in the UK.In this episode of Financial Planner Life, Sam sits down with Andreas Hollas, chartered financial planner and technical advice director at Titan Wealth International, to explore what international financial planning actually looks like, the clients, the cases, the complexity, and the career opportunity most UK advisers don't even know exists.Andreas came straight out of university into financial services, built the largest client book at HHR, and now supports 80 advisers across Titan Wealth International with the most complex cross-border cases in the business. His clients span from the Dominican Republic to the Republic of Korea. His cases have no rulebook. His answers come entirely from experience.The result? A career at the front edge of a growing market that is desperately short of advisers genuinely equipped to serve it.If you're a UK financial planner curious about the international space, already working overseas and wondering what's next, or simply looking for a career path that rewards deep specialisation, then this is the episode for you.What we cover in this episode:What international financial planning actually means and who the clients really areWhy cross-border advice has no textbook and why that's the entire opportunityHow Andreas built the largest client book in his firm without being the busiest adviserThe supply and demand gap in the international market and what it means for career progressionWhat the One Titan philosophy means in practice for globally mobile clientsThe two routes into Titan Wealth International for UK advisers considering the moveWhy moving internationally doesn't mean losing your existing UK client relationshipsWhat the Denmark/Dubai case study reveals about what 13 years of experience actually buys youHow Titan Wealth's Next Generation Leaders programme is developing the next generation of international advisersWhy the international market rewards specialisation faster than almost anywhere in the UK profession

Episode 307 we're back after a week away! Terrell returns from the Dominican Republic, Terrance had a good Mental Health weekend with his girls gone. The Bros start the podcast recapping that and heading immediately into a Mental Health conversation after Terrance attended a Men's Event held by his uncle this past weekend. This convo gets intense and turns into a big DEBATE!The Bros talk about the New York Knicks winning the NBA Championship, Jalen Brunson's dad's comments, and the Spurs/Wemby's response to losing. Future announces New 2026 Album “The Real Me” on the way, and Baby Keem says he's better than some of the Big 3? The Karmelo Anthony case shows a lot about the system, Michelle Obama caught a stray and Terrance makes a point that she's used to insult black women, Kai Cenat returns to streaming with “Streamer University” which could either be a great look for the young streamers or could be simply an opportunity for a small viral moment but is it worth it? Lastly, the Bros talk about Obsession taking over the box office and both have mixed reviews on the film after viewing. Terrance thinks it's was the best film he's seen since Sinners and loves the simplicity while Terrell thought it was just ok and driven by popularity and word of mouth. They speak on the Art Director for the film speaking on her pay vs how much the movie made and finish with a shared Movie Suggestion of the week: “Disclosure Day” in theaters now directed by Stephen Spielberg. Follow Us on Twitter @MalloryBros9 for all updates! JOIN THE REALEST 9 on Patreon for More MalloryBros. Content! www.patreon.com/mallorybros

Host Mark Corbett sits down with Merrie Fidler, the foremost historian of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), to explore the league's remarkable history, from its wartime origins to its ambitious international expansion plans, and the ongoing revival of women's baseball today.Topics CoveredHow Merrie discovered the AAGPBL through a 1943 Time Magazine article while pursuing her master's degree in sport history at UMass AmherstHer years of primary research, interviewing former players, coaches, and executives, and spending a week at the Wrigley Building in Chicago going through Arthur Meyerhoff's filesThe origins of the league under Philip Wrigley, who designed it around baseball rules (not softball) and emphasized femininity to attract upper-class civic supportThe AAGPBL's historic 1947 spring training in Cuba, where teams drew 15,000 to 20,000 fans at Havana's grand stadium, and the 1948 expansion attempts in Tampa, Miami, and DaytonaMeyerhoff's vision for an international women's baseball league spanning Cuba, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, and why it never materializedThe Cuban players recruited into the league, including Isabel Alvarez, who joined at age 14 and played for the Fort Wayne DaisiesThe role of players like Senaida "Shoo Shoo" Wirth as interpreters for the Cuban recruitsWhy the league ultimately declined: cuts to publicity, player development, and promotion after team administrators bought out Meyerhoff in 1951The 1988 Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit recognizing the AAGPBL, and the impact of the 1992 film A League of Their OwnMerrie's published book on the league's history (McFarland, 2003)Upcoming events: the International Women's Baseball World Cup (Group Stage) in Rockford, IL (home of the Peaches) and the AAGPBL reunion in Rockford; plus the Women's Pro Baseball League in SpringfieldKey TakeawaysThe AAGPBL played baseball, not softball, from its earliest years, with overhand pitching phased in by 1948Meyerhoff's marketing genius (hiring league-city sports editors as scorekeepers, daily newspaper game coverage) was central to the league's successThe decline of the league was driven less by TV or the end of WWII than by the decision to cut spending on promotion and player developmentWomen's baseball is growing again. Follow players like Kelsie Whitmore and Danae Benitez on social mediaResources MentionedAAGPBL website: aagpbl.orgMerrie Fidler's book - The Origins and History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball LeagueHistory Museum of South Bend, Indiana, national repository for AAGPBL archives

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's MLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:43), to discuss the lack of home runs from this year's Jays squad, specifically Vladdy, potential lineup shifts to maximize the offense, what the AL playoffs will look like, and potential Tarik Skubal trades. Later, ‘Brooke Knows Ball,' and Joel Laflamme (51:14) join to talk about analytics in baseball, content creation within the sport, watching winter ball in the Dominican Republic, and how to fix Vladdy. Things wrap up with MassLive's Chris Cotillo (1:17:01) to preview the Jays series against the Red Sox, before revisiting some of the former Red Sox stars that are performing on other teams, and the struggles going on in Boston this season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Aisha Francis has built a career as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and one of the dance industry's most respected heels educators. In this conversation, she shares the unexpected story of how she ended up helping Beyoncé learn to dance in heels, along with the lessons she's learned from decades of working in the industry. We discuss confidence as a trainable skill, the physical and psychological foundations of performance, what dancers often misunderstand about building a career, and why training with intention matters. Aisha also opens up about burnout, losing her love for dance, finding it again through teaching, and the realities of navigating a constantly changing industry. From unforgettable stories on stage to practical insights on artistry, professionalism, and longevity, this episode offers a candid look at what it takes to grow not only as a dancer, but as a performer and person. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can connect with Aisha on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamaishafrancis and through her website https://aishafrancis.com/ Listen to DanceSpeak on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Becky Nova shares her journey from initial house hacking in New York to investing in small multifamily units in the US and Dominican Republic. She discusses scaling strategies, overcoming challenges like the pandemic, and her focus on creating financial independence through real estate.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, I'm recapping our family of five's first all-inclusive trip to the Dominican Republic and our stay at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. I'm sharing why we booked it, how we used points, and whether this popular resort lived up to the hype. I'll walk through the rooms, pools, beach, food, activities, water park, Scape Park excursion, nightly shows, and all the little details you'll want to know before booking. Spoiler alert: we may not be cruise people, but we are officially all-inclusive people!If you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Hotel Room Upgrade Guide: https://kelsey-graves.kit.com/e1c6074077- Packable Hammock Floats: https://amzlink.to/az0SlaCwsUzUA- Hyatt Ziva Cancun- How to book Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana on points- Room we originally booked: Junior Double Suite with a Sofa Bed- Southwest Airlines- Dominican Republic E-Ticket- ChatGPT Packing Lists- TSA Precheck Touchless ID- DAT Transfer- Favorite Restaurants: Tempest Table, El Mercado, Coffee Republic, Noodle & Thread, Prontoz, Journey's- Scape ParkTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

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A flood destroyed the factory, the FDA shut them down, and the company had almost no cash and then something remarkable happened.  Ramon Vela sits down with Alex Whitmore, Founder & CEO of Taza Chocolate, for a deeply human conversation about twenty-plus years of stone-ground, mission-driven chocolate making in Somerville, Massachusetts.  From a transformative trip to Oaxaca to pioneering direct trade relationships with cocoa farmers in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Alex's story is one of the most compelling in the specialty food world. * The flood that almost ended everything. Just a few years into building Taza, a freak thunderstorm flooded the factory, destroyed inventory, and triggered an FDA shutdown. What happened next surprised even Alex: suppliers, customers, landlord, and community all showed up. That moment taught him that business is deeply human at its core. * A trip to Oaxaca that changed everything. The name Taza comes from "taza de chocolate," a traditional Mexican drinking chocolate. After visiting stone mills in southern Mexico in his twenties, Alex came home and built the only company in America making chocolate on traditional Mexicano stone mills — and that founding commitment still defines every bar made today. * Direct trade before it was a trend. Taza built relationships directly with cocoa farmers, paying above fair trade prices and publishing an annual transparency report. When the global cocoa crisis hit and prices spiked, those long-standing farmer relationships became a genuine competitive and operational lifeline. * Twenty years of staying independent. Taza raised only $120,000 at the start and never chased outside capital. Alex walks through what two decades of bootstrapping in an intensely competitive specialty food category actually teaches you about patience, resilience, and staying true to your craft. * Start with the Wicked Dark. Taza's number one seller is a 95% dark chocolate bar made with cocoa beans from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Alex also points new fans to the Mexican Style Chocolate Discs, the product that best captures who Taza has always been. Join us in listening to this episode for a rich and genuinely moving conversation about craft, community, and what it means to build a brand with deep roots and unshakeable values over two decades.  Whether you are a chocolate lover, a founder, or someone who just needs a reminder of why the mission matters, this one will stay with you.  Visit: https://www.tazachocolate.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: Saral - The Influencer OS: https://www.getsaral.com/demo SARAL is the all-in-one influencer platform that finds brand-aligned creators, automates outreach, and manages everything in one place. Request a live demo today. Let the SARAL team know you're a The Story of a Brand Show podcast listener to get an extended free trial! Visit the link above. 

WILD B*TCHES TAKE SHOTS!!! Join TRK to recap the brand new season of Baddies Gone Wild: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork #Baddies #BaddiesGoneWildJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys, so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

Kathy Colon, a public health expert turned luxury real estate developer, shares her unique approach to creating wellness-focused properties in the Dominican Republic. Drawing from her public health background, she integrates holistic living principles into luxury developments while helping investors explore opportunities in one of the Caribbean's fastest-growing real estate markets. Kathy discusses sustainable development, client customization, regulatory considerations, and the benefits of investing in pre-construction properties.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this week's episode, Jennifer is a guest on Jeff Simone's podcast, "Back to Normal," a prominent voice in Massachusetts Republican circles and the current finance chair for the Mike Minogue gubernatorial campaign. Jeff, who is well known for hosting the "Back to Normal" show and for his previous role as chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, joins Jennifer for an in-depth discussion of the state's political and ethical landscape. Jeff has been a driving force in advocating for conservative principles, government accountability, and transparent elections across the Commonwealth. Jennifer and Jeff tackle explosive topics, opening with the controversial top-two primary ballot initiative headed for Massachusetts voters in November. Jennifer explains her support for this unconventional election model, despite pushback from both Democratic and Republican insiders, highlighting the overwhelming percentage of unenrolled voters and the potential to disrupt incumbent protection. Jeff counters with concerns about party system erosion and the risks of open primaries. The conversation pivots to a recently uncovered multimillion-dollar food assistance fraud in Massachusetts. They detail how food obtained via EBT cards, food banks, and charitable organizations is shipped in bulk to the Dominican Republic, where it is sold for profit, fueling bipartisan outrage and finger-pointing at the state’s Democratic leadership for lack of oversight. Jennifer and Jeff engage in a blunt critique of legislative complacency and demand action, calling for systemic reform and increased Republican representation to prevent further abuse of taxpayer funds. “Nothing changes unless you vote in different people. That’s it. This all continues. Another more Healey term, another Andrea Campbell term.” ~Jeff Simone This Week on Political Contessa: Massachusetts faces a significant fraud issue with food assistance benefits being illegally exported and sold abroad. The top two primary initiatives are highly polarizing among political insiders of both major parties. Unenrolled voters constitute the largest voting bloc in the Commonwealth. Incumbent protection and legislative perks are under scrutiny for perpetuating a lack of accountability. There is fierce debate over whether opening primaries increases or erodes democratic representation. Jennifer argues the top-two system offers better chances for minority parties and increased voter participation. Jeff contends that systemic gaming and open primaries weaken party identities and muddle voter intent. Both agree urgent reforms are needed and see electing more Republicans as pivotal to meaningful change. Connect with Jeff Simone: Follow Jeff Simone on X (Twitter): @Enfernassor Back to Normal show: [Contact via Mass GOP] Mike Minogue for Governor: [Mike Minogue Campaign Site (for upcoming appearances and campaign information)] Resources Mentioned: Muckraker.org (investigative reporting on food assistance fraud) Massachusetts Republican Party: Official website Political Contessa: politicalcontessa.com Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's After Show, we talk about companies that are opening factories in the Dominican Republic. Will this trend continue? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Cigars in Salem, NH

Last summer, while on a humanitarian trip in the Dominican Republic, I experienced a mental breakdown that would hospitalize me in a country far from home. I open up publicly about this for the first time and share 6 lessons I learned through this experience, and how, a year later, I am the healthiest I've ever been, both mentally and physically.  Buy your copy of It Just Takes One on Amazon here. Write a review here.

Bad Boys is BACK! Join TRK as we recap episode 5 of Bad Boys: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork  #BadBoysJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

Most investors with 60 units didn't start with capital, connections, or a roadmap. Andres Bernal started with $500 and an FHA loan on a three-unit in Connecticut. He built that rental portfolio from there, one deal and one strategy at a time, until the income replaced his day job entirely. About Andres Bernal Andres Bernal came to the United States in 2012 as a professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. He began investing in real estate in 2016 while still coaching full-time. Today he owns more than 60 rental units across Section 8, student, and long-term rentals, with a portfolio valued over $12 million. He is also the author of Born to Retire Young and currently runs three to five fix-and-flip projects per month in Connecticut. What We Cover in This Episode Why house hacking with an FHA loan is still the most reliable first move for new real estate investors How Andres scaled from 18 units to 60 in just two years by partnering strategically The case for student rentals: higher rents, parent co-signers, and lower effective expenses than traditional long-term rentals Why Connecticut is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country right now and why nobody is talking about it The tenant education process Andres runs at every move-in and why it is the single biggest factor in smooth property management How he manages three to five flips per month with 12 in-house contractors and a four-person rental management team When to sell a rental property with strong equity but weak cash flow and what to do with the proceeds Key Insight Andres bought his first house hack in 2016 for $210,000. It appraised last year at nearly $500,000. After refinancing, it cash flows $1,600 per month. He still owns it. That one deal funded everything that came after. Why This Episode Matters If you are sitting on the sideline waiting for the right market or the right amount of money, this episode is worth your time. Andres did it with $500, no network, and a coaching job. The strategies he used, house hacking, the BRRRR method, student rentals, and strategic flipping, are all still available to investors who are willing to execute. Find Out More Andres Bernal's book, Born to Retire Young, is available on Amazon. Proceeds from book sales go toward a charity in the Dominican Republic that supports improving the school system for children. His second book on flipping is expected mid-2026. Instagram: @AndresBerna1 Facebook: Andres Bernal Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. www.rcbassociatesllc.com