Podcast appearances and mentions of dorothy graham

Thank you to Geoff, Toluwani, Temi, and Don for being part of this service. Our dear Dorothy Graham has passed away. We pray for her family. Click here to read her obituary. A celebration of her life will take place on May 31st, 2025 at 1pm at our church building. Songs from this service: He Has Made Me Glad - https://youtu.be/sZZngSceyt4 -- We Fall Down / Holy Holy Holy - https://youtu.be/LXSsm3LRN4A -- In Christ Alone - https://youtu.be/RY4CW5pte98 -- Living Hope - https://youtu.be/kuxPcK7GwSI -- We're Marching to Zion - https://youtu.be/HnfXYRlvcU8 -- This Is My Father's World - https://youtu.be/EMAsxu_HwaA -- Build Your Kingdom Here - https://youtu.be/8awpRHg5waw Scriptures from this service: Welcome - Lamentations 3:22-23; Communion - Psalm 139:1; 139:2-3; 139:5; 139:11-12; 139:7-10; John 7:38; Psalm 139:13; 139:14; 193:14. Reading - Isaiah 66:22-23. Sermon - Isaiah 40:1-5; 65:17-19; Acts 3:19-21; Isaiah 65:17-18; 66:22; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1-5; Ephesians 1:9-10; Colossians 1:19-20; Isaiah 66:22; 1 John 3:2; Romans 8:11; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 15:42; Romans 8:23; John 3:17; 12:47; 1:29; 1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Acts 10:28; John 12:32; Isaiah 11:9; Ephesians 1:10; Revelation 7:9-10; 21:26; 21:24; 22:2; 1 Corinthians 15:42; Isaiah 11:6; 11:8-9; Jeremiah 31:34; Isaiah 2:5; 66:22-23. Closing - Psalm 92:1-2 (LEB); Revelation 21:3-4 (NIV). [accordion][accordion-item title="LEB Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (LEB) are from the Lexham English Bible. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Dave, Ed, Earl, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday to Ruth, and Mary! Our dear Dorothy Graham has passed away. We pray for her family. Click here to read her obituary. A celebration of her life will take place on May 31st, 2025 at 1pm at our church building. Songs from this service: We Praise Thee O God - https://youtu.be/I2M3CjpV_Wc -- Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah - https://youtu.be/kx-lXR_ibbM -- To God Be The Glory - https://youtu.be/1aTqMxmxl -- Christ Is Risen - https://youtu.be/YrEJBX0Bsvo -- Low in the Grave He Lay - https://youtu.be/vJ9jVYsBcLM?t=4 -- Christ The Lord Is Risen Today - https://youtu.be/aeumNq6IELg -- He Lives - https://youtu.be/qF6aBDS3drA -- Hallelujah, What A Savior - https://youtu.be/MWOvD06hJqM Ed reads from the poem "Easter" by Latayne C Scott: https://latayne.com/incite-blog/easter.php Scriptures from this service: Song Leader - Psalm 66:1-5; 66:8-9; 66:16-17. Communion - Mark 9:17-19; 9:20-23; 9:23-24; 9:25; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:19-20; 20:24-29. Reading - Matthew 28:1-10. Sermon - Matthew 26:47-75; 27:1-66; 28:1-20. Closing - Ephesians 1:15-21. [accordion][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Today's guest, Dorothy Graham O'Dell, is the epitome of resilience and determination. From overcoming bullying and abusive relationships to celebrating her "Freedom Day," Dorothy's journey is a testament to the power of self-worth and perseverance. Join us as she shares her story of healing, standing up against bullies, and finding her voice through writing and podcasting. Dorothy opens up about her struggles with low self-esteem, the impact of bullying on her mental health, and how she managed to break free from an abusive relationship. She also discusses her commitment to helping others through her books and podcasts, offering valuable insights and support to those facing similar challenges. In this episode, Dorothy talks about the importance of setting boundaries, the role of faith in her life, and her dedication to supporting veterans and individuals dealing with mental health issues. Her story is a powerful reminder that no matter how difficult the journey, it is possible to overcome and thrive. Key Takeaways- Healing is a continuous journey, much like peeling an onion layer by layer. - Setting boundaries and standing up for oneself is crucial for self-respect and mental health. - Faith and meditation can be powerful tools for managing stress and anxiety. - Helping others and sharing personal experiences can be incredibly rewarding and impactful. Connect with Dorothy Graham Odell- Books: Amazon Author Page - Podcast: Unstoppable Overcomers on YouTube - Spotify: Unstoppable Overcomers on Spotify Connect with Reena- Website: bettercalldaddy.com - LinkedIn: Reena Friedman Watts - Twitter: @reenareena - Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts - Instagram Podcast: @bettercalldaddypodcast We love hearing your feedback. Leave us a review, share your thoughts, and spread the word about this enriching episode. Share it with someone who appreciates the wisdom of resilience and the importance of self-worth. (00:00)  Reena Friedman Watts hosts the Better Call Daddy show with Wayne Friedman (01:38)  Today's guest, Dorothy Graham O'Dell, had many roadblocks overcome (02:31)  Dorothy was bullied in school, and how do you overcome that (06:57) You were bullied for your weight when you were in high school (09:53) Tell me about freedom day. She says she left her boyfriend because he cheated (14:11) Your parents didn't know about the bullying until you wrote your book (18:52) You say you did everything for your parents to the detriment of your own health (23:08) How do you keep yourself positive when you face anxiety or depression (26:11) You write about overcoming bullying, low self-esteem and abusive relationships (33:11) Since the pandemic, there has been an influx of women feeling hopeless (35:31) DNR was diagnosed with lung cancer in April of 2019 (39:29) My dad went through chemotherapy and radiation after being diagnosed with cancer (41:40) My dad was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer on September 14 (46:45) My dad was in the hospital for nine days with a heart attack (51:34) You had a memorial service for your grandfather in your backyard (53:27) Is there anything that you'd like to ask your dad before he passes away (56:54) This is an episode with Dorothy that I really found quite intriguing 01:01:36 - Better Call Daddy is a weekly podcast featuring parenting advice from my dad Show notes created by Headliner ---

Have you ever felt you were made for more yet don't know how to unstuck yourself and get there? In this episode, the amazing Dorothy Graham O'Dell teaches us how to break down self-limitation blockages. Dorothy is a Producer, Speaker, Author, Coach, Event Coordinator, Veteran Ally, and host of the live show Unstoppable Overcomers. She started her business to give people hope, helping them to understand and overcome their traumas and use that healing process as the foundation of their best version. She hosts two shows, the "Unstoppable Overcomers" and "Power Half Hour," and co-authored "The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage."Throughout this episode, you'll hear Dorothy's thoughts on entrepreneurship, perseverance as the key to success, and personal growth. She also shares details of her Operation HOPE (Helping People to Evolve), the Seven Steps to Become an Overcomer, and her role as a mental health advocate for veterans. Additionally, we dive deep into healing from abusive relationships and childhood trauma, personal growth strategies, parenting, finding the right therapy and therapist, and much more. Tune in to Episode 148 of the Joy Found Here and discover how to leave your limiting beliefs behind and become an overcomer.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Dorothy's background (3:20)Dorothy talks about her role as a veteran ally (8:40)How overprotecting your kids affects them in the long run (16:00)The importance of healing before starting a new relationship (23:10)What is Dorothy's Operation HOPE about? (29:30)Dorothy shares simple habits that transformed her life's trajectory (34:50)Connect with Dorothy:WebsiteUnstoppable Overcomers PodcastBook: Dorothy Graham O'Dell - The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and CourageLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we had Alan & Dorothy Graham sharing with us.

Join host Gunesh Patil as he sits down in this engaging conversation, Brijesh takes us on a mindset journey, drawing inspiration from Dorothy Graham's influential article, Brijesh delves into the notion of embracing the Agile mindset beyond just a checkbox certification like ISTQB. He passionately emphasizes learning from diverse sources while applying knowledge tailored to one's unique skill set. Listen in as Brijesh and Gunesh discuss the importance of a growth-oriented attitude and how to overcome setbacks and find the courage to persevere. They delve into effective communication techniques for disagreements, encouraging a positive discourse that fosters learning and mutual understanding. Brijesh urges the testing community to move beyond standardized frameworks like ISTQB, embracing the multifaceted nature of testing that extends far beyond just bug-finding. He challenges conventional job descriptions, advocating for a more accurate representation of the skills required for success in the field. This episode is sponsored By ShiftSync, a Tricentis Community. It is a community for anyone interested in all aspects of quality engineering, from left to right across the software development spectrum. Join here https://bit.ly/LT-SS-Reg-Podcast  ➥ Telegram Channel Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn 

Ron speaks to Dorothy Graham O-Dell who shares her incredible journey to a life without limits. She has authored the book "The Overcomer, Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage".  She will tell us about her being bullied in school, having low self-esteem and self-worth, her abusive relationship, and family tragedies and trauma.  She spent years living her life as others wanted her to. She has found out how to be authentic to herself, and she has overcome so she can help others do the same. Sponsor:  Doug Noll-Developing Emotional Competency and Advanced Emotional Competency Combined Course                 https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14858/237014                 Discount Code   ronrap Links:       unstoppableovercomers.com                 https://itsawrapwithrap.com                 #HC Universal Network   

Ron speaks to Dorothy Graham O-Dell who shares her incredible journey to a life without limits. She has authored the book "The Overcomer, Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage".  She will tell us about her being bullied in school, having low self-esteem and self-worth, her abusive relationship, and family tragedies and trauma.  She spent years living her life as others wanted her to. She has found out how to be authentic to herself, and she has overcome so she can help others do the same. Sponsor:  Doug Noll-Developing Emotional Competency and Advanced Emotional Competency Combined Course                 https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14858/237014                 Discount Code   ronrap Links:       unstoppableovercomers.com                 https://itsawrapwithrap.com                 #HC Universal Network   

Ron speaks to Dorothy Graham O-Dell who shares her incredible journey to a life without limits. She has authored the book "The Overcomer, Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage".  She will tell us about her being bullied in school, having low self-esteem and self-worth, her abusive relationship, and family tragedies and trauma.  She spent years living her life as others wanted her to. She has found out how to be authentic to herself, and she has overcome so she can help others do the same. Sponsor:  Doug Noll-Developing Emotional Competency and Advanced Emotional Competency Combined Course                 https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14858/237014                 Discount Code   ronrap Links:       unstoppableovercomers.com                 https://itsawrapwithrap.com                 #HC Universal Network   

Hey beautiful! I am so excited for you to meet my guest Dorothy Graham O'Dell today.  She is the author of her memoir, The Overcomer Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage, a keynote speaker, as well as producer and host of her 2 shows: The Power Half Hour and The Unstoppable Overcomers.   Dorothy is on a mission to get people's stories heard across the world!  She has a true heart of empowering people to keep on climbing and being the overcomer that God created you to be.   If any of this conversation resonates ted with you, please screenshot it and tag me so I can share it too!   You can connect with Dorothy on Linkedin HERE Read more about Dorothy on her website  HERE To purchase her book, The Overcomer, CLICK HERE All Things Kelley>>> HERE Have a beautiful and blessed week and keep on climbing! XO, Kelley  

Dorothy Graham O'Dell was born and raised in Ontario Canada. She has turned her love of books into her next career, writing them. She loves to help people succeed in life and when she is not writing or reading, she is helping her community or spending time with her family. Dorothy is also a life coach and speaker and live show host. Her life's purpose is to make sure that people do not feel alone or unworthy. She believes every life matters; and has dedicated herself to helping others overcome their own obstacles and learn to feel empowered to move forward in their life. Kimberly is currently focused on the art of serial entrepreneurship. She has spent her life obsessed with being not just a difference. She is not satisfied until the difference for all is achieved, including mastering the art of creating consistent, reliable, miraculous results through authentic self-expression with freedom, ease and love present. She is a Team Management and Leadership Program classroom leader at Landmark Worldwide. She leads Chicago, Illinois classrooms inside this ground-breaking technology. She has assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs over the last few years. She was one of the first certified One Thing instructors leading seminars, workshops and offering training with the innovated tools provided by the critically acclaimed processes created by Gary Keller, the founder of Keller Williams Realty. Inside her 30+ year real estate career, she has completed thousands of real estate transactions in every arena and wearing almost every single available hat. She has blazed unchartered trails and many economies over the last four decades, including the 2008 financial crisis. At the age of 20, she was sponsored by Pretzel & Stouffer and became a paralegal in Chicago, Illinois at the field's conception, graduating in a paralegal pilot program at Roosevelt University that paved the way for paralegals. Here are the links of our guests: CND https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08VHMWQ81 USD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VHMWQ81 www.unstoppableovercomers.com grahamdorothy408@gmail.com kimberly@restpondproperties.com www.restpondproperties.com Toni's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-lont... Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/tlontis Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/toniradiotoni Website: https://tonilontis.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiotonitv/support

Dorothy and I talk about her book Overcomer as well as the things that lead her to write the book.  We also talk about the differences between life in Canada and the Us during lock-down as well as being a step-parent and many other things.  **********Dorothy Graham - O'Dell, author of the book the Overcomer. I shared my story of how I have overcome being bullied in school, having low self-esteem and self-worth, overcoming abusive relationships, and family tragedy. I spend many years living my life how other people wanted me to. I have found out how to be authentically me. I have overcome so I can help people do the same.  I share my story of overcoming bullying, low self-esteem, abusive relationships, and family trauma. I am a published author of the International Bestseller The Overcomer facing challenges with faith and courage. I share my story to help other people know they are not alone and I believe I have gone through my situations so that I can help other people.Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/dorothy.graham3LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothyann-graham-o-dell-49943026/Website: https://www.unstoppableovercomers.com***********If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaunaD1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomThe video of the interview is available here: https://youtu.be/FPCo5s6YV6wHave a question or want to be a guest on the podcast email: dauna@bettertopodcast.comTo see upcoming guests click here: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcastSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSound Design and production by Rich Zei at Third Ear Audio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdearaudioproductionsBuzzsprout: Affiliate link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1832259©2022 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

Dorothy Graham and I met through Linked In and I knew I needed to connect with her. The Unstoppable Overcomers show was one I watched and wanted to know about .  Dorothy shares the family history of mental health challenges and how that chaos impacted her life. She just kept going and overcoming and kept going.  Generational patterns do repeat themselves and yet we do have the power to change those patterns for now and generations to come.  You can find Dorothy on LInked in here  Her website is the UnstoppableOvercomers  ----------------------------------------------- Support this podcast by buying a cup of coffee . Buy me a cup of coffee here. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juggling OR  Purchase your own Journey to Joy Journal .  OR  Write a 5 STAR review on Podbean or Itunes. Share with others who may need and want to hear this message.       

Dorothy Graham O'Dell is an author and life coach, who is on a mission to help other women overcome challenges and live a fulfilled life.    Key Highlights of the Episode:   What “The Overcomer” is about. The importance of self-care Dorothy's personal experience and how she overcame it.   Resources:    Connect With Dorothy:   Facebook: @dorothygrahamo'dell Website: www.unstoppableovercomers.com      Connect with us:   Facebook: @itsallaboutevolving Instagram: @itsallaboutevolving Twitter: Tweet Us

Overcoming Adversity by Faith Dorothy Graham O’Dell - Pt 2Dorothy Graham O’Dell grew up being bullied all through school. She even survived being in an abusive relationship. She has battled low self-esteem her entire life. While going to school, her parents had major health issues, so she had to endure taking care of her parents, which resulted in even more social isolation. But, despite all of that, her Faith, strength and determination has brought her through to victory! Glory to God. She is the author of https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 (“The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage.”) You married a few years ago. How hard was it to adapt to being married when you both are more mature and kind of “set in your ways,” if I could phrase it that way? Has your faith always been your anchor? Or did you find Christ later in life? Why did you decide this was the time to write and publish your book, https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 (“The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage?”) You used journaling to help you endure. How did that help you in writing your book? In addition to your book, you also have an “Overcomer Academy?” What is that and how does it help those who participate? And you have a podcast you host on YouTube… Tell us about that and how we can watch… How can someone get a copy of your book, https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 (“The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage?) Is it available on Amazon? And if someone wanted to reach out to you, to ask a question or possibly do an interview such as this, how can they get in touch with you? I’ll put links to all of this down below in show notes. Folks, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of you ordering Dorothy Graham-O’Dell’s book, “The Overcomer.” It is chapter after chapter of real-life scenarios in which Dorothy found herself in, and how she was able to overcome each obstacle that was put in front of her. It is real and at times, it is raw and will make you feel as if you are right there, experiencing this situations with her. It is also a story of hope, faith, and love, and about never giving up. https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 (“The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage”) will have you laughing at some of the wit and humor that is used as she tells her story. It will also have you crying with her as she shares some of the most painful experiences of her life with real and raw honesty. This is one book that you will probably want to order two or more copies and share them as gifts. I know you know someone who will also be blessed by the information Dorothy has shared. Just go down into the show notes and click the link right there. Order you copy today, while you are thinking about. You know the devil will try to get you to put it off until later, hoping you will forget all about it. Don’t let him win. Order it now, it will only take a few minutes and that book will be in your hands before you know it. Amen! https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 ()CONTACT INFORMATION:Book: https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 (“The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage”) – on Amazon Email:  grahamdorothy408@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorothy.graham3/ (https://www.facebook.com/dorothy.graham3/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothyann-graham-o-dell-49943026/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothyann-graham-o-dell-49943026/) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJKKyBVG0ewRvwVZzUP0hg/featured (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJKKyBVG0ewRvwVZzUP0hg/featured) Support this podcast

Overcoming Adversity by Faith Dorothy Graham O’Dell - Part OneI don’t know about you, but many people have grown up knowing what being bullied is all about. Knowing what it is like to live with low self-esteem. Knowing how to put on a front in order to survive in school, in social settings, etc. I know. I’ve experienced it. My mother died when I was 18 months old. My dad was in and out of prison my entire life. I was basically raised by my grandparents, out in the country. Overweight my entire childhood. My social life was almost nothing. But I survived. And so has our guest today. Dorothy Graham O’Dell grew up being bullied all through school. She even survived being in an abusive relationship. She has battled low self-esteem her entire life. While going to school, her parents had major health issues, so she had to endure taking care of her parents, which resulted in even more social isolation. But, despite all of that, her Faith, strength and determination has brought her through to victory! Glory to God. She is the author of https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 (“The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage.”) The first question I always ask is this. Can you tell us in your own words, who is Dorothy Graham O’Dell? You say you were bullied all through school, mainly because of your weight. I can relate to that right off the bat. How did that affect you in school? When we are, and I’m including myself in this, when we are socially isolated and basically ostracized, when we finally find someone who pays attention to us, it is easy to get sucked into an abusive relationship. Physically and or emotionally. I know I had some issues in a few emotionally abusive relationships. How was that for you? Your parents were sick and you were taking care of them. Did this result in even more social isolation and ridicule? You married a few years ago. How hard was it to adapt to being married when you both are more mature and kind of “set in your ways,” if I could phrase it that way? Folks, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of you ordering Dorothy Graham-O’Dell’s book, https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 (“The Overcomer.”) This is one book that you will probably want to order two or more copies and share them as gifts. I know you know someone who will also be blessed by the information Dorothy has shared. Just go down into the show notes and click the link right there. Order you copy today, while you are thinking about. https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 ()CONTACT INFORMATION:Book: https://amzn.to/3hydbb0 (“The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage”) – on Amazon Email:  grahamdorothy408@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorothy.graham3/ (https://www.facebook.com/dorothy.graham3/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothyann-graham-o-dell-49943026/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothyann-graham-o-dell-49943026/) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJKKyBVG0ewRvwVZzUP0hg/featured (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJKKyBVG0ewRvwVZzUP0hg/featured) Support this podcast

Join us and our special guest Dorothy Graham O'Dell; International Best Selling Author of The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage. Listen to her amazing story of how she used God to overcome a past of constant defeat and how God is using her strength to help others. Also Would Your Rather, Bible Trivia, Songs of the Week and Local Ohio Christian Band "United Servants" Release a New Album "Save Me From Myself" and listen to the title track, right here on For the Love of God Podcast.

Dorothy Graham O'Dell child of God, wife, stepmom and loving daughter. Dorothy just wrote her first book called The Overcomer. She shares her obstacles of overcoming being bullied in school for her weight, low self-worth issues, growing up with parents who were sick, the trauma of her uncle's suicide, and leaving emotionally abusive relationships.  She hopes that this book will help you overcome your obstacles and know you are not alone in your struggles. She has also started a coaching business helping women overcome their struggles and obstacles and hopes to also branch out into public speaking.  01:00  What experiences drove Dorothy to write, "The Overcomer" as her first book, now on pre-release? 05:00  With faith you can get through anything  09:00  The end of a relationship 09:30  Thank you Trish Tonaj at Shareyourstories.online for sponsoring this episode 10:50  Things shift in our minds 11:35  The storyteller 12:00  Parenting is the hardest thing I've ever done 15:00  There is always hope and we are never alone 17:55  The Overcomer Academy beginning January 18th 19:00  Take the Helm! https://www.facebook.com/dorothy.graham3 ore mail at Grahamdorothy408@gmail.com https://theovercomer.samcart.com/products/the-overcomer?fbclid=IwAR1mGbWZbhVAJ8z9iELFV69uDf_Ep9-tmEcK8XQBAQxwhpf8yuQOWJaF4TY Share your own story online!  https://shareyourstories.online/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taking-the-helm/support

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Dorothy Graham, a woman who is an exceptional communicator. "Dot" Graham has been consulting, coaching, teaching, and writing about software testing for some 40 years. Dot has talked and written extensively about test automation and is a co-author of eight books on software testing and automation. She has also been a frequent speaker at Women Who Test on the topic of The Tester’s 3 C's: Criticism, Communication and Confidence. You'll hear Dot talk about her 40 years of experiences, how she became a confident tester, and the silver bullet myth in automation.

Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to find the Rosetta stone—the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics? In this episode, we’ll be Test Talking with Seretta Gamba about her new book, A Journey through Test Automation Patterns: One team’s adventures with the Test Automation Patterns Wiki that she co-authored with Dorothy Graham. This book is like a testing Rosetta stone for anyone who is embarking on or is already developing automation testing scripts. Get clarity and actionable advice on test automation patterns to improve any automation testing situation you might find yourself in.  

Dorothy Graham got in touch on this episode of Ask Coach Parry. Dorothy says she was looking at your numbers for the Comrades Marathon on 2015. She did the up run in 2013, she finished the race in terms of distance, but was just outside of the 12 hour cut off. She swore, like every single one of us that she would never run it again, and she is back in 2015. She will be 60 this year. Her marathon time is 4.01 (or 4.10, not sure if there is a typo there). She says she ran 323 km's in January and she is running a marathon this week. She also cross trains with spinning and swimming. She does hills, but very little speed work. She just can't get quicker. She has also read an article which says if you didn't finish you're under trained, don't blame the heat - which in 2013 was very hot. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

TalkFEED — Dorothy Graham got in touch on this episode of Ask Coach Parry. Dorothy says she was looking at your numbers for the Comrades Marathon on 2015. She did the up run in 2013, she finished the race in terms of distance, but was just outside of the 12 hour cut off. She swore, like every single one of us that she would never run it again, and she is back in 2015. She will be 60 this year. Her marathon time is 4.01 (or 4.10, not sure if there is a typo there). She says she ran 323 km's in January and she is running a marathon this week. She also cross trains with spinning and swimming. She does hills, but very little speed work. She just can't get quicker. She has also read an article which says if you didn't finish you're under trained, don't blame the heat - which in 2013 was very hot. Read More · Training Programs

SPaMCAST 314 features our interview with Janet Gregory and Lisa Crispin.  We discussed their new book More Agile Testing. Testing is core to success in all forms of development.  Agile development and testing are no different. More Agile Testing builds on Gregory and Crispin’s first collaborative effort, the extremely successful Agile Testing to ensure everyone that uses an Agile frameworks delivers the most value possible. The Bios! Janet Gregory is an agile testing coach and process consultant with DragonFire Inc. Janet is the is the co-author with Lisa Crispin of Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams (Addison-Wesley, 2009), and More Agile Testing: Learning Journeys for the Whole Team (Addison-Wesley 2014). She is also a contributor to 97 Things Every Programmer Should Know. Janet specializes in showing Agile teams how testers can add value in areas beyond critiquing the product; for example, guiding development with business-facing tests. Janet works with teams to transition to Agile development, and teaches Agile testing courses and tutorials worldwide. She contributes articles to publications such as Better Software, Software Test & Performance Magazine and Agile Journal, and enjoys sharing her experiences at conferences and user group meetings around the world. For more about Janet’s work and her blog, visit www.janetgregory.ca. You can also follow her on twitter @janetgregoryca. Lisa Crispin is the co-author, with Janet Gregory, of More Agile Testing: Learning Journeys for the Whole Team (Addison-Wesley 2014), Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams (Addison-Wesley, 2009), co-author with Tip House of Extreme Testing (Addison-Wesley, 2002), and a contributor to Experiences of Test Automation by Dorothy Graham and Mark Fewster (Addison-Wesley, 2011) and Beautiful Testing (O’Reilly, 2009). Lisa was honored by her peers by being voted the Most Influential Agile Testing Professional Person at Agile Testing Days 2012. Lisa enjoys working as a tester with an awesome Agile team. She shares her experiences via writing, presenting, teaching and participating in agile testing communities around the world. For more about Lisa’s work, visit www.lisacrispin.com, and follow @lisacrispin on Twitter. Call to action! What are the two books that have most influenced you career (business, technical or philosophical)?  Send the titles to spamcastinfo@gmail.com.  What will we do with this list?  We have two ideas.  First, we will compile a list and publish it on the blog.  Second, we will use the list to drive “Re-read” Saturday. Re-read Saturday is an exciting new feature we will begin on the the Software Process and Measurement blog on November 8th with a re-read of Leading Change. So feel free to choose you platform and send an email, leave a message on the blog, Facebook or just tweet the list (use hashtag #SPaMCAST)! Next SPaMCAST 315 features our essay on Scrum Masters.  Scrum Masters are the voice of the process at the team level.  Scrum Masters are a critical member of every Agile team. The team’s need for a Scrum Master is not transitory because they evolve together as a team. Upcoming Events DCG Webinars: How to Split User StoriesDate: November 20th, 2014Time: 12:30pm ESTRegister Now Agile Risk Management - It Is Still ImportantDate: December 18th, 2014Time: 11:30am ESTRegister Now The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor. As many you know I do at least one webinar for the IT Metrics and Productivity Institute (ITMPI) every year. The ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI’s mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world’s leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. The ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars. The Software Process and Measurement Cast some support if you sign up here. All the revenue our sponsorship generates goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you. Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: “This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

Today's question is from Dorothy Graham and she wants to know what is the right Comrades Marathon goal for her. She says she is a 59 year old lady living in Zimbabwe, she ran the Comrades Marathon in 2013 and finished outside the 12 hour cut off. She that experience she swore never again with the heat and the wind. As in true Comrades Marathon style a friend has asked her to run again next year and she is thinking about it. Dorothy wanted to know what the goals have to be to finish under 11 hours, which is what her Comrades Marathon goal was last time. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

TalkFEED — Today’s question is from Dorothy Graham and she wants to know what is the right Comrades Marathon goal for her. She says she is a 59 year old lady living in Zimbabwe, she ran the Comrades Marathon in 2013 and finished outside the 12 hour cut off. She that experience she swore never again with the heat and the wind. As in true Comrades Marathon style a friend has asked her to run again next year and she is thinking about it. Dorothy wanted to know what the goals have to be to finish under 11 hours, which is what her Comrades Marathon goal was last time. Read More · Training Programs

Making room for God. Alan and Dorothy Graham of Jabulani Children's Home in Zimbabwe, Africa.