Podcasts about extraordinary ordinary people

Chapter 1 What's Extraordinary Ordinary People Book by Condoleezza Rice"Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family" is a memoir written by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. In this book, Rice reflects on her upbringing in racially segregated Birmingham, Alabama, her close-knit family, and the influences and experiences that shaped her into the person she became. The book provides insights into Rice's personal life and values, as well as her journey to becoming one of the most powerful and influential women in American politics.Chapter 2 Is Extraordinary Ordinary People Book A Good BookOpinions on whether "Extraordinary, Ordinary People" by Condoleezza Rice is a good book vary from reader to reader. Some may appreciate the personal insights and experiences shared by Rice, while others may find the book less engaging or insightful. It ultimately depends on individual preferences and interests in the subject matter. It may be helpful to read reviews or a synopsis of the book to determine if it aligns with your reading preferences.Chapter 3 Extraordinary Ordinary People Book by Condoleezza Rice Summary"Extraordinary, Ordinary People" is a memoir by former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. In this book, Rice reflects on her upbringing in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, and the profound impact her family and community had on shaping her character and values.Rice describes her parents' unwavering dedication to education and their belief that she could achieve anything she set her mind to. She details her experiences as a young African American girl growing up in the midst of the civil rights movement, and the struggles and triumphs she faced along the way.Throughout the book, Rice emphasizes the importance of family, faith, and education in overcoming adversity and achieving success. She also shares insights into her time in the White House and her role in shaping American foreign policy."Extraordinary, Ordinary People" offers a powerful and inspirational look at the life of one of America's most prominent political figures, and serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. Chapter 4 Extraordinary Ordinary People Book AuthorCondoleezza Rice is an American academic, diplomat, and author who served as the 66th United States Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009. She released her memoir "Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family" on October 11, 2010. In addition to "Extraordinary, Ordinary People", Condoleezza Rice has also written other books including:1. "No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington" (2011)2. "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom" (2017)In terms of editions, "No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington" has received more attention and favorable reviews compared to her other books.Chapter 5 Extraordinary Ordinary People Book Meaning & ThemeExtraordinary Ordinary People Book Meaning"Extraordinary Ordinary People" is a book written by Condoleezza Rice, in which she shares the stories of her family and their journey from segregation in the Jim Crow South to achieving their dreams through hard work and determination. The title suggests that while her family may seem like ordinary individuals, they have faced extraordinary challenges and overcome them through their resilience and perseverance. The book highlights the importance of family, education, and faith in shaping one's life and achieving...

In this week's episode of Politics In Question, Rachel Lears joins Julia and James to discuss how filmmaking can help us understand how people make political change happen. Lears is an award-winning documentary director, producer, and cinematographer. Her film Knock Down the House (Netflix) won the U.S. Documentary Audience award and the Festival Favorite award at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Knock Down the House was shortlisted for an Oscar and nominated for an Emmy in 2020. Lears' latest film, To the End, captures the emergence of a new generation of leaders in the movement to combat the climate crisis.How do people make the politically impossible possible? Why does telling their story visually give us a different perspective on politics than we would get from reading about them in the New York Times or the Washington Post? What explains the progressive movement's recent resurgence? And what skills do people need to change the political status quo? These are some of the questions Rachel, Julia, and James ask in this week's episode.Additional InformationPolitics in Question PodcastMore shows from The Democracy Group

In this week's episode of Politics In Question, Rachel Lears joins Julia and James to discuss how filmmaking can help us understand how people make political change happen. Lears is an award-winning documentary director, producer, and cinematographer. Her film Knock Down the House (Netflix) won the U.S. Documentary Audience award and the Festival Favorite award at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Knock Down the House was shortlisted for an Oscar and nominated for an Emmy in 2020. Lears' latest film, To the End, captures the emergence of a new generation of leaders in the movement to combat the climate crisis.How do people make the politically impossible possible? Why does telling their story visually give us a different perspective on politics than we would get from reading about them in the New York Times or the Washington Post? What explains the progressive movement's recent resurgence? And what skills do people need to change the political status quo? These are some of the questions Rachel, Julia, and James ask in this week's episode.

Have you heard of Condoleezza Rice, the former United States Secretary of State? Do you know how she, as a black woman in America, found her place in society? This bookey will tell you how Rice’s family gave her the best education and cultivated her self-esteem, confidence and courage to stand up for herself in a country that was not always friendly to black people. It also helps us understand how Rice went from Stanford provost all the way to Secretary of State.

What happens when the most prolific thought leaders and icons in the wedding and event industry get together for a conversation with the super creative Andy Kushner? You get The Wedding Biz Podcast. It’s Andy’s goal to elevate the wedding and event industry by interviewing top professionals in the industry.  His podcast has been a runaway success with his authentic interview style and iconic guests. He even puts his own spin on things by creating The Next Level where he pulls a couple of main topics from a previous show and invites a former guest to be a co-host and discuss that topic. This unique co-host strategy has enabled Andy to form deeper connections with his co-hosts and grow his audience.  Andy graduated from Boston University with a degree in Business Management. He spent several years at IBM in the corporate world. Eventually, he felt his career was paying the bills, but not feeding his heart. He went back to his original love of music and formed Kushner Entertainment where he designs custom event experiences through bands and music.  Andy has always had a love for the spoken word, and once he discovered podcasting, he knew it was something he wanted to do. Now he is the host of The Wedding Biz, The Next Level, Extraordinary Ordinary People, and he is starting his own podcast network. In my conversation with Andy, we talk about his journey, his love of music and creativity, and how he found his passion with podcasting. Andy has been able to take an event niche like weddings and turn it into amazing stories, life lessons, and a show about business.  Show Notes: [03:19] Andy spent many years at IBM and also has a background in the music business.  [03:45] He majored in music, but at the time computers were starting to get big.  [04:30] Andy worked at IBM, but he missed music. He started a cover dance band to play weddings, and it got big very quickly.  [04:59] Now Andy runs Kushner Entertainment. He has several bands and produces stuff around the world for corporate events, weddings, and all kinds of things that involve music and entertainment.  [05:18] Andy has always been interested in the spoken word and listening to great speakers. He then discovered podcasts and started listening to people like Tim Ferriss, Brian koppelman, Marc Maron, and Howard Stern. [06:18] Andy had a gut feeling that his knowledge of business, music, and events would translate into a great podcast.  [06:52] He decided to niche the event industry down to mostly weddings. There were no shows in that segment who interviewed the icons of the business.  [07:27] There was no one interviewing the icons of the business, and Andy somehow knew that he would be able to get to those people. [07:44] He started interviewing the big hitters, and it started working. He's been doing The Wedding Biz podcast for two years now. [08:25] Andy custom designs the music for events. He has done some glamorous stuff and also a lot of weddings in the DC area. [08:46] He provides a party and a great experience for his customers. [09:09] Andy looks at the podcast business like a business. The best podcasters know how to entertain and engage an audience. [10:40] There is a level of improvisation with playing live music that also applies to podcasting. [12:22] Andy does in depth interviews. He wants to find out who these people are. He still listens and reads the guest.  [14:29] Andy releases his main interviews on Mondays. He also has a second shorter show where he summarizes some of the highlights from the Monday show.  [16:03] His download numbers show that this strategy is working. He also has his prior guests become co-hosts on The Next Level or second show.  [18:44] A podcast is a marketing tool to promote goods and services. Having guests as co-hosts really increases his relationship with them.  [20:50] Podcasting success for Andy is increasing relationships, possible monetization, and he loves doing it.  [21:43] Andy took out a loan to produce his podcast at a certain level, and he does in-person interviews. He did have to cutback on how he worked with various team members. He now spends less, and the show is better than ever. [23:24] Andy felt he could make more money paying someone else to edit.  [24:49] He has a partner for his music business. Andy gets to focus on creative.  [26:05] Andy is interviewing the best people in the world, and he's learning so much about the event industry. [26:32] Pat Flynn suggested that Andy read Rocket Fuel. [28:09] Using PPS for audio editing and production is the system that helps Andy with all of his podcasting obligations. Our system helps keeps him organized, so he can host multiple shows. [31:14] A couple things that Andy learned while podcasting is love the business side as much as the creative from Bryan Rafanelli and putting together a business structure is a creative act from David Starr.  [32:17] There's creativity to how you do your business. It's just perspective that's all. [33:04] Andy's mother was an entrepreneur and worked in the childbirth field. She taught him that anything was possible. His father was an anthropologist. Andy grew up feeling like anything was possible, he could have his own thing, and stand up for himself. [34:52] Andy's big future goal is to build his podcast network where he produces shows for other people in the industry and charges them for that. [35:28] He also has a large amount of valuable content, and his future goals focus around monetization. [36:28] Andy is blown away by Santana's new album Africa Speaks.  [38:19] Darrell's takeaways: his two episodes per week strategy is very unique. He builds a deeper relationship by having a guest be a co-host. He over-invested early on. Over time, he realized he can achieve the same or better results by scaling back. The money didn't roll in as fast as he thought it would. He's worked hard on finding a business partner and a team that allows him to focus on what he does best. Business is a creative act. Links and Resources: Pro Podcast Solutions Kushner Entertainment The Wedding Biz Podcast Andy@theWeddingBiz.Com The Wedding Biz on Instagram The Wedding Biz on Twitter Extraordinary Ordinary People Andy Kushner on LinkedIn Tim Ferriss Brian Koppelman Marc Maron Howard Stern Podfest Podcast Movement Pat Flynn Rocket Fuel Bryan Rafanelli Santana Africa Speaks

Andy is one of my favorite shows, great story teller and a very interesting life path.  Check it out if you missed this the first time, definately Best of! Andy Kushner entered show business on his own terms at 15.  He started what became a very successful cover band in Tampa Fl called Rhythm, performing to literally over 100,000 people during his teenage years. After a 16 year corporate career, almost 20 years ago, he went full-time in the music business with Andy Kushner Entertainment Design custom crafting over-the-top experiences for weddings, corporate events and gala fundraisers utilizing the powerful and emotional impact of live music featuring celebrity acts and his own company-formed and managed bands SoundConnection, Rhythm6, Marquise, SoundNation and the PopCulture Strings. Andy and his company have received practically every event industry award possible, including: Top 25 Trendsetter, by Modern Bride along with Colin Cowie, Essie and Sylvia Weinstock Best Entertainment Producer Award, by International Special Events Society, and International Entertainer of the Year Spotlight Awards, by Event Solutions Magazine. Andy is now taking the ever-competitive podcast industry by storm with two shows, The Wedding Biz with event industry celebrities and Extraordinary Ordinary People in which he uncovers the extraordinary in ordinary people with deep and meaningful engaging conversation. Andy Kushner Vroom Veer Stories Discovered music at age 6 and fell in love; music practice was never a chore Started a cover band at age 15 and worked paid gigs through his teens Studied Business in college while working on his music on the side Worked in Corporate selling computer/printer supplies; avoided the big promotions Finally transitioned to full time music business starting with weddings Transformed what people think of a "Wedding Band"; raised the bar on talent and showmanship Established the Extraordinary Ordinary People podcast to talk with ordinary people with an inspiring life path Launched the Wedding Biz Podcast to help brides, grooms and pros make more meaningful events Andy Kushner Links Extraordinary Ordinary People Podcast The Wedding Biz Podcast AndyKushner.com Facebook Twitter

This is week 29 of our series called "Road Trip", we're in Romans 16.  The Cultivating Ethos Program with Pastor Scott Furrow on K-Praise, AM 1210 KPRZ and FM 106.1 North County San Diego. Please Visit Our Website CultivatingEthos.org for materials and follow ups.  Plus, join our newsletter. Like Us on Facebook: Facebook.com/cultivatingethos. Click here to sign up for our newsletter!

This is week 29 and the final week in our series through Romans called Road Trip.  Today, Romans 16.   Stay with us for our Road Trip... Connect with the First Baptist Church of San Diego on Facebook: Facebook.com/FBCSD. Webpage: FBCSD.com Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes

In today's conversation, Andy talks with Kimi Werner, the U.S. National Spearfishing Champion of 2008 who transformed her passion for discovery and the sea to inspire others and travel the world. Why is Andy releasing this episode on The Wedding Biz?  Because it’s a very touching and courageous story, and ultimately deeply inspiring. Kimi’s story is about something all of us creatives, in the event industry, can resonate with, which is to fully trust our inner yearnings and choose how we want to express ourselves and how we want to experience this world in which we live.   Kimi grew up in a family of six, in a small shack in a secluded area of Haiku, Maui, where her best friend was a pig named “Muddy.” She may not have had any close human friends beyond her family before she moved to a more traditional neighborhood at age seven, but Kimi always believed that as long as she could explore the wild natural world she would never feel alone. When she wasn't roaming free on land, Kimi was underwater.   At age four, Kimi began to watch her father free dive and spearfish for food. Seeing firsthand how fresh food brought her friends and family together, Kimi discovered the joy of cooking creatively at a young age and later attained a degree in Culinary Arts. Throughout her time in Oahu, she actively pursued her love of painting by taking as many art classes as she could and, for nearly four years, became an art teacher. After quitting her teaching job in her mid-20s, Kimi re-discovered her own passion for spearfishing. The ocean had long been a source of sustenance, inspiration and adventure, and Kimi found herself longing for the life she once knew in nature. During this period of time, she trained on her own, honed her free diving skills, and started to be mentored by and work alongside elite professional spearfishers and free divers.   As a result, Kimi can hold her breath for 4:45, and at free-dive to depths of 159 feet. Only a few years later, she became the U.S. National Spearfishing Champion—and then her art really began to sell. She soon started to win international competitions and gain multiple sponsorships; however, it wasn't all that much later that Kimi purposely left the professional world of competition and faced the biggest challenge of her life. During this period of time, she lost all her sponsorships and many friends in the industry.   Her story of how she recovered is truly remarkable and profoundly inspiring. Kimi still pursues all of her passions, including being a sought-after speaker, though completely on her own terms now. Her daily life is a pure fusion of her talents, rooted in sustainability and geared toward a healthy future for our global community.   This Interview was originally recorded for Andy’s other podcast, Extraordinary Ordinary People, also found at www.EOPeople.net.

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Documentary films about artists and the process of creating and selling art is the topic this week as we each discuss some of our personal favorites and review LEANING INTO THE WIND by Thomas Riedelsheimer. Bart and Chris also interview directors Tommy Pallotta and Femke Wolting about their new film MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN, which discusses developments in the field of artificial intelligence.   Group Review Documentary: LEANING INTO THE WIND (2018) / UK, Germany (Director: Thomas Riedelsheimer) Screening in theatres now   Film Featured in Interview Portion: MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN (2018) / Netherlands (Directors: Tommy Pallotta, Femke Wolting)      Other Films/Articles/Books Mentioned: Running Fence / 1977 (Director: Charlotte Zwerin, Albert Maysles, David Maysles) The Gates / 1977 (Director: Antonio Ferrara, Albert Maysles, David Maysles, and Matthew Prinzing) That’s What They Call Art (video) Extraordinary Ordinary People / 2017 (Director: Alan Governar) Finding Vivian Maier / 2014 (Director: John Maloof, Charlie Siskel) In the Realms of the Unreal / 2004 (Director: Jessica Yu) Cutie and the Boxer / 2013 (Director: Zachary Heinzerling) F for Fake / 1977 (Director: Orson Welles) Every Frame a Painting (youtube video) Exit Through the Gift Shop / 2010 (Director: Banksy) My Kid Could Paint That / 2007 (Director: Amir Bar-Lev) Long Strange Trip / 2017 (Director: Amir Bar-Lev) Art & Craft / 2014 (Director:Sam Cullman, Jennifer Grausman, Mark Becker) Art of the Steal / 2009 (Director:Don Argott) My Architect / 2003 (Director: Nathaniel Kahn) Helvetica / 2007 (Director:Gary Hustwit) Objectified / 2009 (Director:Gary Hustwit) Urbanized / 2011 (Director:Gary Hustwit) Crumb / 1994 (Director: Terry Zwigoff) Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405 / 2016 (Director:Frank Stiefel) Rivers and Tides / 2002 (Director: Thomas Riedelsheimer) The Last Hijack / 2014 (Directors: Tommy Pallotta, Femke Wolting) Conversations with People Who Hate Me (podcast) The Rider / 2018 (Director: Chloé Zhao) Songs My Brothers Taught Me / 2015 (Director: Chloé Zhao) Crime + Punishment / 2018 (Director: Stephen Maing)   Timestamps: 01:45 - Intro discussion of Documentaries about Art 20:48 - Group Review of LEANING INTO THE WIND 33:07 - Christopher Llewellyn Reed interviews Tommy Pallotta and Femke Wolting of MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN 47:48 -  Doc Talk   Hammer to Nail Links by Christopher Llewellyn Reed: http://www.hammertonail.com/reviews/leaning-into-the-wind-review/ http://www.hammertonail.com/film-festivals/more-human-review/   Website/Email: www.fogoftruth.com disinfo@fogoftruth.com   Credits: Artwork by Hilary Campbell Intro music by Jeremiah Moore Transitional music by BELLS (thanks to Christopher Ernst)

Kirsten Ott Palladino & Maria Palladino are co-founders of Equally Wed, an online wedding magazine celebrating love and weddings in the LGBTQ+ community. It also provides education and resources for same-sex couples and equality-minded wedding professionals. But this is far more than just a business venture.   In 2004, Kirsten and Maria fell in love, getting engaged just before Kirsten’s 30th birthday in Central Park. When Kirsten began searching online and in book stores for wedding planning resources as a same-sex couple, she didn’t see any content out there that reflected her relationship with Maria. Initially sad, Kirsten channeled her emotions into a project called Equally Wed-- an online journal and national wedding magazine for LGBTQ+ couples. With Maria’s background in graphic design and web development and Kirsten’s experience in writing editorial content, the two created a national wedding magazine and resource guide for people in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies who want to learn, connect, and feel validation that love is love, no matter who you are.   At the time Equally Wed launched, only 6 US states had marriage equality, making Equally Wed not only an online resource for community and wedding resources for the LGBTQ+ community, but also a news and activism site during the movement toward national marriage equality. As the political and social conversation continues to evolve around same-sex marriage, so does the wedding market. Kirsten and Maria continue to push the envelope by developing relevant, thoughtful resources, including the publication of a wedding guide in 2017 specifically for LGBTQ+ couples planning their own weddings.   About the Interviewees:    Kirsten Ott Palladino grew up in Georgia and is the co-founder and online editor for Equally Wed, the online journal and author of Equally Wed: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your LGBTQ+ Wedding. She has served a variety of magazine outlets and freelance clients with her editorial skills over the years before co-founding Equally Wed.   Maria Palladino hails from Florida and has a background in graphic design, marketing, and web development. After moving to Atlanta, she formed her own firm early in her career to work with a variety of clients before becoming the co-founder and creative director of Equally Wed.  How Kirsten and Maria developed their careers in the editorial and graphic design fields Kirsten and Maria’s personal story that was the catalyst for Equally Wed Why wedding resources for same-sex couples are important Personal stories from Kirsten and Maria about vendor and community reactions to planning their wedding as a same-sex couple A brief overview of the same-sex marriage movement in the US The importance of cisgender allies in the LGBTQ+ community The types of questions same-sex couples ask themselves about creating an entire wedding experience-- from traditions to honeymooning How vendors who advertise their support of LGBTQ+ couples can impact their business Ways vendors can act as inclusive partners to better support LGBTQ+ couples   Links Mentioned in the Show: Links Mentioned in the Show: Equally Wed: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your LQBTQ+ Wedding  Equally Wed - Online wedding magazine and resource Wedding Equality Alliance Also listen to Andy’s interview on his other podcast Extraordinary Ordinary People with Zoila Fajardo: Tolerance, Love, and Raising a Transgender Child Connect with Kirsten and Maria: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest    

To operate, or not to operate. This is the question that Dr. Alexandros Powers has continuously asked himself since the beginning of his career as a highly respected Neurosurgeon. Gaining influence from his older sister, as well as his love for continual research, Dr. Alexandros Powers entered the world of medicine. Today, Dr. Alexandros Powers sits down with Andy to discuss his early life and career ambitions. Their exchange is filled with inspiring stories, stimulating accounts, and influential testimony that will leave you wanting to hear more. Anyone in need for enlightenment about the complexities of the nervous system, topics related to spinal surgery, cranial procedures and his philosophy about recapturing a patients quality of life - prepared to become inspired.  Check out the full story on Extraordinary Ordinary People. Links MedStar Montgomery  

The Grainger Brothers’ talent and prowess in the world of music and rhythm is unparalleled.  Between the two of them, Gary Grainger on bass and Greg on drums have recorded or performed with the likes of Whitney Houston and John Scofield, and together opened up for Earth Wind And Fire while on tour with their band, Pockets, all while keeping their musical roots and strong brotherhood bond at the forefront of their work. The brothers took many separate paths in their musical careers, as well as some similar ones too, that led them both to finding musical success from the late 70s to present day. Today Andy, Gary, and Greg explore the brothers’ fascinating and ever-changing journey to becoming recognized as one of the best rhythm section duos in today’s music. They also share stories on the dynamics of what it’s like to perform and create together as brothers and as colleagues, how they keep their skills so versatile, and what it’s like to perform in venues as small as a one room club to as large as Madison Square Garden. Nowadays, the brothers are still busy touring, recording, and have even helped developed The Musicianship, a non-profit aimed at bringing music to youth to empower, educate , and inspire them.  Music lovers and those who appreciate the story of rising stars won’t want to miss this episode. Check out the full interview, only on Extraordinary Ordinary People. Links The Musicianship  Grainger Phase 3 [Album]

Robert Kraft’s list of accomplishments is nothing short of incredible. He was the President of 20th Century Fox Music for 18 years, supervising the music and film scores for blockbusters like Titanic, Avatar, and Slumdog Millionaire as well as for hit television shows like The X-Files and The Simpsons. Under his leadership, Fox Music garnered numerous Academy Award nominations and awards, Emmys, Golden Globes, and Grammys. He is also an award-winning songwriter, film composer, recording artist, and record producer. His talent is multifaceted and far-reaching, as is evident in today’s interview. Andy and Robert delve into the journey he went on to achieve these great moments in his career, starting with his love of all things musical as a young child. Robert’s story is all about jumping at the chance to try something you’ve never done before, and knowing that your own passion and determination will inform the task ahead of you. The pair also discuss how his role at 20th Century Fox fit him like a glove, what the process is like to supervise the music on a big budget movie, and Robert’s interesting view on how music and movies intertwine.  And with his current venture Kraftbox Entertainment, he's not slowing down anytime soon. Anyone looking to hear about the inner workings of music production and how the cogs of a Hollywood film work will find today’s Extraordinary Ordinary People episode deeply enjoyable. Links Robert Kraft [Website]

Paul Cloutier is considered to be one of the great masters of callography, an art form that involves materials being placed onto a printing plate, then varnished so it can be painted with acrylics, and then later pressed onto paper to produce a print. His technique and skill is both as intricate and detailed as it is fascinating to see the final product. Paul grew up in Quebec City with a particular inclination for the arts. His great love of classical music and painting were on display from a young age, and helped define his techniques in collography later in life. Today, he works and lives in his Montreal studio doing what he loves six days a week. Paul’s story of taking his passion to amazing heights is one full of inspiration and wisdom. In this week’s Extraordinary Ordinary People episode, Paul and Andy discuss the technical and creative process of his callography work, and the challenges he faces working within such a niche medium. The two also delve into what a typical day for Paul looks like, the struggles he and many other artists continue to face, and how his life as a younger artist compares to life nowadays. The full interview is available now. Links Paul Cloutier [Website]  

Andy Kushner entered show business on his own terms at 15.  He started what became a very successful cover band in Tampa Fl called Rhythm, performing to literally over 100,000 people during his teenage years. After a 16 year corporate career, almost 20 years ago, he went full-time in the music business with Andy Kushner Entertainment Design custom crafting over-the-top experiences for weddings, corporate events and gala fundraisers utilizing the powerful and emotional impact of live music featuring celebrity acts and his own company-formed and managed bands SoundConnection, Rhythm6, Marquise, SoundNation and the PopCulture Strings. Andy and his company have received practically every event industry award possible, including: Top 25 Trendsetter, by Modern Bride along with Colin Cowie, Essie and Sylvia Weinstock Best Entertainment Producer Award, by International Special Events Society, and International Entertainer of the Year Spotlight Awards, by Event Solutions Magazine. Andy is now taking the ever-competitive podcast industry by storm with two shows, The Wedding Biz with event industry celebrities and Extraordinary Ordinary People in which he uncovers the extraordinary in ordinary people with deep and meaningful engaging conversation. Andy Kushner Vroom Veer Stories Discovered music at age 6 and fell in love; music practice was never a chore Started a cover band at age 15 and worked paid gigs through his teens Studied Business in college while working on his music on the side Worked in Corporate selling computer/printer supplies; avoided the big promotions Finally transitioned to full time music business starting with weddings Transformed what people think of a "Wedding Band"; raised the bar on talent and showmanship Established the Extraordinary Ordinary People podcast to talk with ordinary people with an inspiring life path Launched the Wedding Biz Podcast to help brides, grooms and pros make more meaningful events Andy Kushner Links Extraordinary Ordinary People Podcast The Wedding Biz Podcast AndyKushner.com Facebook Twitter

Becca gives the final talk in our summer series: 'Extraordinary Ordinary People' about Mary and her sacrifice using the bible passage John 12: 1-8

Jean Grima gives our next talk about Extraordinary ordinary people using Mark 14: 66-72 and Acts 2: 1-4, 14

Sue gives the next talk in our series about Extraordinary Ordinary People based on Judges 6: 1-12

Will gives the next talk in our Extraordinary Ordinary People series of talks based on Luke 1: 26-38

Will's talk in our 'extraordinary ordinary people' series looking at Barnabas using Acts 11: 19-30

Carolyn starts our series looking at Extraordinary ordinary people with Timothy using 2 Timothy 1: 3-8

Listeners of The Janine Turner Radio Show know what Janine's three favorite words are: "Wow!", "Fascinating", and "Usurpation." Well, no one is usurping anything on the show tonight, but the guests definitely deserve a "Fascinating!"  Rae Lynne Chornenky, NFRW President and constitutional lawyer, is up first to talk about the liberals' war on women. Does President Obama think that women are really that stupid? Janine doesn't think so! Next is NASCAR driver Blake Koch, who recently lost his main sponsor because ESPN refused to air his commercial for Rise to Register. Hmm, censorship for conservatives? Tara Ross is a lawyer and author of "Enlightened Democracy", educates Janine on the Electoral College and the 12th Amendment. And David Greenblatt is back this week for the Reading Reasoning Corner. This month's book is "Extraordinary Ordinary People" by Condoleeza Rice. The book is--all together now--fascinating! :)  But most of all, you are fascinating, because you listen to Janine! So join her next week from 9pm-11pm CST from her home studio at News and Information 570 KLIF-AM in Dallas, TX. Or, listen to her online from anywhere in the world at KLIF.com.  Follow Janine on Facebook and Twitter, check out her website, go to Constituting America, or text "Janine" to 90210 for daily news updates. Remember, Mother's Day is fast approaching, so Janine's book "Holding Her Head High" would be a great gift. It's fascinating!

SCORE!!! What a coup for Janine this week! She gets to talk to the current frontrunner for the GOP nomination for president, Gov. Mitt Romney! Janine and Mitt dish on all the current topics, including the economy and Obamacare. This is an interview you don't want to miss! But of course, there's much more! In addition to reading your emails (which Janine absolutely loves!), Jay Sekulow is on the show. Jay is the Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice, and has argued several cases before the Supreme Court. He gives his take on the current Obamacare case. This week's Exceptional Entrepreneur is Victoria Baumann, who started her own line of organic clothing. And David Greenblatt is back with this week's Reading Reasoning Corner. The current book is "Extraordinary Ordinary People" by Condoleeza Rice. The book talks about Secretary Rice's life, family, and her upbringing in segregated Birmingham, AL. As always, join Janine every Saturday night from 9p-11p CST on News and Information 570 KLIF-AM in Dallas, TX. You can also listen live from anywhere in the world on KLIF.com. Follow Janine on Facebook and Twitter, and blog with her on JanineTurner.com or Constituting America, or for daily news updates text "Janine" to 90210. Thanks! :)

“Hosting Dr. Rice on campus [is] an outstanding way for students and members of the Tuscaloosa community to hear a moving story of American success,” said Dr. Philip Westbrook, director of the Blackburn Institute. “It’s truly unique to welcome a former Cabinet secretary to the University not to discuss political issues but to share her life story, one with deep ties to both Tuscaloosa and the state of Alabama as a whole.”