Podcasts about family community

​Illinois ranks 20th among states in overall child well-being, according to the 20-26 KIDS COUNT Data Book. ​The ranking reflects performance across 16 indicators in these four domains: Economic Well-Being; Education; Health; and Family & Community. Illinois' highest placement in the report is in education where it ranks as the 7th-best state in the U.S..

​Illinois ranks 20th among states in overall child well-being, according to the 20-26 KIDS COUNT Data Book. ​The ranking reflects performance across 16 indicators in these four domains: Economic Well-Being; Education; Health; and Family & Community. Illinois' highest placement in the report is in education where it ranks as the 7th-best state in the U.S..

​Illinois ranks 20th among states in overall child well-being, according to the 20-26 KIDS COUNT Data Book. ​The ranking reflects performance across 16 indicators in these four domains: Economic Well-Being; Education; Health; and Family & Community. Illinois' highest placement in the report is in education where it ranks as the 7th-best state in the U.S..

What does it take to come out of the water nearly last and choose to come back? Not once, but race after race, distance after distance, through graduate school, a pandemic, and the arrival of three children in 17 months. Mike Nyman's triathlon story doesn't begin with a perfect swim or a podium finish. It begins with a graduation gift, a best friend, and a pool race in Lynchburg, Virginia. From that sprint in 2013, Mike has grown into a five-time Ironman finisher, Team Varlo Virginia Region captain, and an athlete who still gets nervous every single time he enters the water. That honesty is exactly what makes his story so worth hearing. In this episode, Mike talks through the self-supported iron-distance he completed during the pandemic, the power of community and diversity in endurance sports, what fatherhood has taught him about sacrifice and partnership, and the advice he gives to beginners and veterans alike. This is a story about discipline, resilience, and what happens when you refuse to let a race define you. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Join the Tri Beginner's Luck Community: Enjoyed this episode? The best way to support the show is to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Instagram: @TriBeginnersLuck Connect on Facebook: Tri Beginner's Luck Page Questions or Feedback? We want to hear your story! Send your questions to tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com, and we may feature them on a future episode. Let's tri this!

WARNING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story includes the name and image of an Indigenous person who has passed away. THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS. The desperate search for a five-year-old missing in the Northern Territory has ended in tragedy. Police believe they've found the girl's body. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the entire Northern Territory is mourning the family's loss.

In today's educational landscape, the role of family and community partnerships in student success cannot be overstated. Many schools struggle with establishing trust and collaboration with families and community members, but the benefits of doing so are immense. In this post, we will explore the significance of building highly engaged family, community, and business partnerships and share actionable insights from education leaders Ann Levett and Carol Birks. Dr. M. Ann Levett, is Senior Vice President, Leadership Network, AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Ann is a Savannah native and proud product of its public schools, was appointed superintendent of Savannah Chatham County Public Schools (SCCPSS) effective June 1, 2017, after serving as the deputy superintendent and the chief academic officer of the district. Immediately prior to returning to SCCPSS, she served as dean of the school of education at Middle Georgia State College. Prior to her tenure at Middle Georgia State College, Levett served as executive director of the School Development Program (SDP), a national school reform program at Yale University School of Medicine. In addition to coordinating SDP's school-university partnerships across the U.S. and its territories, Levett led reform efforts in Dublin, Ireland, and Rennes, France. She also consulted on significant community development projects in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and several major U.S. cities. Dr. Carol D. Birks is a catalytic and transformational educational thought leader with extensive experience in organizational leadership, community engagement and empowerment, executive coaching and change management. The leadership practices she implements are designed to enhance the systems, structures, and practices within organizations to accelerate academic progress and promote systems thinking. Dr. Birks began her career as a teacher, quickly growing her administrative capacity by serving as a school, district, and state leader. These roles include Teacher, Assistant Principal & Principal for Bridgeport Public Schools, Assistant Superintendent, and Chief of Staff for Hartford Public Schools, and Superintendent of Schools for New Haven Public Schools, and Chester Upland School District. Currently, Dr. Birks is the Superintendent for the Allentown School District located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

When Life Gets Messy: Why Family & Community Matter Most | The Power of ConnectionLife doesn't always go as planned. Challenges, setbacks, and messy moments are part of the journey. But in those times, family and community become the safe place we can turn to for support, encouragement, and strength.In this short video, we explore how meaningful relationships and genuine community help us navigate difficult seasons in life. Whether it's a friend who listens, a family member who stands beside you, or a supportive group that lifts you up—connection makes all the difference.If you're going through a tough time, remember: you don't have to face life alone.

Jeff Berglund discusses leveraging LinkedIn for business connections and shares insights from working with multigenerational dynamics alongside his father. He explores planning and strategy for business transitions, focusing on team dynamics, leadership, and implementation. Jeff covers sales strategies, the seven eleven four rule, and client engagement techniques. He highlights the importance of mentorship, coaching, and leadership development in building team trust and communication. Reflecting on leadership, vulnerability, and sports culture's influence in business, Jeff also shares yearly themes and advice to his younger self, concluding with his contact info.

Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jenna Williams. The two talk about the power of community, the journey from STEM professional to nonprofit founder, and how innovative experiential learning is transforming the homeschooling experience in Westchester, New York. In this episode, we discuss: How Jenna Williams went from a chemical engineer at the EPA to educator, yoga teacher, and founder of Wonder Village, following a nudge from her late mother to use her talents to help people more directly. What Jenna has learned about building community: showing up, networking, saying yes to other local moms' ideas, and staying flexible so programs can evolve with what families actually want and need. When she noticed that local homeschool families were scattered in small, separate pockets across Westchester, with few opportunities to come together across geography and beliefs, why that convinced her to create Wonder Village. Why she believes parents deserve to see their children's "lightbulb moments" firsthand, and how Wonder Village is designed to bring families together to learn, play, and grow side by side. How the family scouting program grew into one of Wonder Village's most beloved offerings, with mixed-age, mixed-gender groups choosing their own topics—like anatomy—and turning them into creative, project-based activities and peer-led lessons. Jenna Williams is a chemical engineer turned educator, yoga teacher, and founder of Wonder Village Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing enrichment education, experiential learning, and community support for families in Westchester County. Blending her STEM foundation with a passion for teaching and mindfulness, Jenna creates programs that inspire children to learn through hands-on exploration—whether through science, nature-based experiences, cultural programming, or creative enrichment. With years of experience as a yoga teacher, she brings a grounded, heart-centered approach to leadership and learning. Dedicated to inclusive, community-driven education, Jenna's mission is to build spaces where every family feels seen, supported, and deeply connected. Website: https://wondervillage.org/  

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Food, Glorious Food…it's more than just a way to stay alive. Food brings people together. Families gather for meals. Communities gather for picnics, block parties and potlucks. It's also a way we explore each other's cultures. Today, “Foodies” are a massive part of the social media world. There's even an unofficial Foodie Caucus in the State Legislature. We brought a few of the Foodie Members together to sit down at a Sacramento area restaurant and talk about food, its importance to family, community and culture (and the ways the State Legislature helps keep food safe in California). Join Assemblymembers Jose Luis Solache, Stephanie Nguyen and John Harabedian for this tasty discussion.

Join us as Pastor Tommy continues the sermon series Here as in Heaven. Eugene Peterson described the church as a "colony of heaven in a country of death." God's desire is to bring heaven here, and this overflows into our worlds. In this message we will describe our strategy for missions based on Acts 1:8. We will emphasize the significance of Jesus' identity as King in the New Testament. We will stress that the phrase "kingdom of God" signifies God's reign and rule through Christ, encouraging repentance and belief in Jesus' message, urging us to prioritize God's kingdom in our lives. We will discuss the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Anointed One and the impact of this understanding on evangelism.References: Acts 1:8 & Matthew 28:16-20To get connected visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.midtownvineyardchurch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...To Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://midtownvineyard.churchcenter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... Download the church center app to stay in the loop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://churchcenter.com/setup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discover more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.midtownvineyardchurch.com...⁠⁠⁠ us on Instagram: / midtownvineyard Find us on Facebook: / midtownvineyardmbSermon Notes: Rightnowmedia.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Che Devlin - a Byron Bay local shaped by family, travel and the hospitality industry.Che's story begins at Fig Tree, the Ewingsdale restaurant his parents opened in 1981. Growing up with three brothers, he remembers childhood days in the paddocks, the sound of the kitchen, and the sense of family that made the place unique.At 19, Che set off with a one-way ticket to Sri Lanka, later travelling through Europe, India, Pakistan and Turkey, where he discovered how connected we all are. Returning home, he stepped into the next chapter of Fig Tree, navigating the challenges of hospitality - from finding the right people to adapting to change - and rebuilding after the 2019 fire.Che reflects on two decades in business, the importance of community, and what continues to inspire him in Byron Bay.If you'd like to share your story or provide feedback, please contact us via email at chrishanley@byronbayfn.com

Send us a textMeet the Phanords, a father and twin sons dental trio who place family values, community, and mentorship at the top of their priorities, creating a welcoming environment for their patients as well as future dentists. Listen as Dr. Roger Phanord and his sons, Drs. Kevin and Kyle Phanord discuss opening their practice to aspiring dentists and providing a space where they can grow.  Find them on Instagram and Facebook - phanorddental

In this episode of Tamarindo, we sit down with Luis Cornejo, licensed therapist and host of the Queer Magic Podcast, to explore the power of chosen family in queer and Latine communities. Luis shares their personal journey and the vital role chosen family has played in their life, both personally and professionally. We discuss the emotional and cultural dynamics of navigating family expectations, the psychological impact of unsupported biological ties, and practical tools for building and maintaining supportive networks. Throughout the conversation, Luis offers insights on community care, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering collective healing — leaving listeners with affirmations and guidance for cultivating meaningful connections. We also reference CHIRLA, please join us in donating and standing with CHILRA:https://www.chirla.org/get-involved/donate-support/ Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast-143

About the Louisville Family Community Clinic. A non-profit, free clinic that is registered as a Charitable Health Provider in Kentucky. Services are provided by volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health professionals in the community. We provide medical assistance to individuals without health insurance. Our medical providers see adults and children with a variety of acute, episodic illnesses. Interpreters are also available for those patients who speak Spanish.Our facility is run on generous donations and grants from private and family foundations, as well as individual contributions.

In this episode of Bottled Up, Andrew Allen talks with Chris and Payton Gollott, owners of The Frosty Mug in Wiggins, Mississippi. Chris shares his background growing up in D'Iberville, MS., his lifelong experience in the restaurant industry, and the journey to acquiring The Frosty Mug in December 2023. He discusses balancing tradition with new ideas, improving menu quality, and the importance of maintaining the community's beloved gathering spot. Payton, Chris's son, talks about joining the family business while studying business in college and how the hands-on experience is shaping his future goals. The Gollott family emphasizes community involvement, small changes for big improvements, and their vision to expand The Frosty Mug while staying true to its roots. If you're in Wiggins, check out their classic burgers and milkshakes, and experience a true local treasure. 3 Episode Key Takeaways 1. Preserving Community Heritage: Chris and Payton emphasized how important the Frosty Mug is to the Wiggins community. The restaurant has a long legacy and deep ties—people have worked there across generations, gotten engaged there, and even requested the Frosty Mug to cater their weddings. When Chris and his family took ownership, their main goal was not to drastically change things but to build on its nostalgic and historic value while making careful, thoughtful improvements.   2. Thoughtful Modernization: Rather than overhauling everything after purchasing the Frosty Mug, Chris took time to observe and gradually implement improvements, especially focused on quality and process in the kitchen. They enhanced recipes (like making sauces in-house and improving their grilled chicken), modernized operations with digital platforms, and sought to blend a classic 1960s feel with present-day conveniences, highlighting a respect for tradition while aiming for efficiency and better guest experiences.   3. Community Engagement and Growth Vision: Payton and Chris described a community-first approach, with deep involvement in local schools, events, and outreach spearheaded by Chris's wife. They have started catering, sponsored local teams, and introduced new services like breakfast. Their vision includes both physically expanding the restaurant (adding indoor seating, maybe enclosing patios) and potentially growing The Frosty Mug brand to other communities while preserving its unique, nostalgic character. Show Overview  00:00 Journey to Owning Community Landmark 06:07 Culinary Journey and Career Growth 07:45 Quality Over Speed in Dining 11:08 Buying Historic Community Restaurant 16:19 Revamping The Frosty Mug 21:29 Improving Seating for Year-Round Use 23:43 Nuanced Kitchen Transformation 28:47 Custom Po Boy Conversation 32:40 Rising Food Costs Frustrate Customers 36:15 Balancing Business Decisions and Community 38:05 Community Champion: Outreach Impact 40:51 Discussing Business Leadership  

For nearly 35 years in Australia, former Rails worker Roland Blancaflor has devoted his life to caring for his family, serving his community, and nurturing his passion for gardening. - Sa halos 35 taon sa Australia umikot ang buhay ni Roland Blancaflor sa pag-aaruga sa pamilya, pagboboluntaryo sa komunidad at libangan nito na pagtatanim.

In this episode, I sit down with Cecile Jordan, a small business owner and content creator, to discuss the unique challenges women face when starting a business and balancing family life. The post Women in Business: Cecile Jordan shares how to balance family, community, and business | Locked In appeared first on Algenon Cash.

CBS News obtained an internal government list of the 238 Venezuelan immigrants deported and sent to a notorious El Salvador prison. A woman's husband, who was an asylum seeker, was on the list. She spoke to CBS News' Lilia Luciano. Coco Gauff is off to a perfect start after winning Thursday at the Miami Open. Earlier this week, the 21-year-old went up the road to her hometown of Delray Beach, Florida to celebrate the launch of her new shoe. Skyler Henry met up with the tennis star to learn more about the community and the park that helped shape her. Astronaut and researcher Kellie Gerardi flew aboard a Virgin Galactic space flight in 2023 and is set to return next year with an all-female crew. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her passion for space-based research and her efforts to empower the next generation of women in science and technology. As the 68-team field prepares to battle for the national title, top seeds like South Carolina, UConn, UCLA and Texas lead a wide-open race. Jan Crawford sits down with Notre Dame's standout sophomore Hannah Hidalgo ahead of her tournament debut. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pastor Josh continues our sermon series, Welcome to the ACTS Family. With the theme of community - How will we create a flourishing community of Jesus disciples?

Writing your memoir is a powerful process for discovering elusive elements in your psyche. It forces you to see your life from an entirely different perspective. Peterson encourages us to explore the untold story of you — and the inner hero, heroine, angel, or villain you have yet to meet. She gives a simple writing exercise to help you get started. Brenda Peterson is a novelist, nature writer, and writing teacher. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Orion Magazine, and O: The Oprah Magazine. She's a regular commentator for Seattle NPR and the Huffington Post. Her books include Build Me an Ark: A Life with Animals (W. W. Norton 2001), Duck and Cover (Backinprint.com 2004), I Want to Be Left Behind: Finding Rapture Here on Earth (Da Capo Press 2010) and Your Life is a Book: How to Craft & Publish Your Memoir (co-author Sarah Jane Freymann) (Sasquatch Books 2014), Wolf Haven: Sanctuary and the Future of Wolves in North America (coauthor Annie Marie Musselman) (Sasquatch Books 2016) and Wolf Nation: The Life, Death, and Return of Wild American Wolves (De Capo 2017)Interview Date: 2/10/2010 Tags: Brenda Peterson, family, memoir, inner critic, fundamentalists, the Rapture, humor, Writing, Religion, Family/Community, Ecology/Nature/Environment, Spirituality, Philosophy

Well, as Bridget Jones once said.. "we.. singletons.." and we'll add familytons.. What happens when we truly come together in community?Perspective, connection, and more.Yet, it's so easy to get caught up in the "right now" and not see beyond that.Been there hundreds of times....What if we even scheduled it in?Or, asked the singletons to remind us?Or?I firmly believe this brings sooo much to all involved..connection.....Support the showIMPERFECT PARENTING:*Free parenting meditation*https://mailchi.mp/965b821ebde2/imperfectparentingfreeminimeditation1 Free parent de-stress tips:http://bit.ly/34TmARwInstagram: @Ip_parenting Tik tok @imperfectparentingariel Website:https://imperfectparenting.netWrite me: Ariel@imperfectparenting.net______ WORKING WITH FERTILITY?Join our private Fertility Coaching Circle https://mailchi.mp/6bf27333a04d/eyl88itb3g-fertility-inner-circle-ariel-green-andersson FREE Fertility Meditation: https://mailchi.mp/00ddad27abb2/freefertilitymeditation223Instagram and Tik tok: @arielgreenanderssonWrite: Ariel@agreenbalancedlife.com*Looking to get pregnant over 40? https://bit.ly/2ZbPSdk *Experienced pregnancy loss? I have a...

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Jean Hoffman Lewanda back to the podcast to discuss her new book, Shalama: My 96 Seasons in China, published by Earnshaw Books. Listeners may recall Jean's previous appearance, where she shared insights about her father, Paul Hoffman's memoir, Witness to History: From Vienna to Shanghai—A Memoir of Escape, Survival, and Resilience. That captivating memoir details how Paul fled Vienna at the age of 18 to escape the rise of Nazism, arrived in Shanghai in 1938, and became part of the historic wave of Jewish refugees who found a safe haven in China during World War II. Jean's new book enriches this family saga by recounting events from her mother Shalama's perspective but presented as historical fiction. Drawing on firsthand accounts, including her mother's, Jean tells the story in Shalama's voice, tracing the family's journey from Harbin to Shanghai during the war-torn decades of the mid-20th century. The book interweaves the family's history with major historical events, including the Sungari River flood of 1932, the Japanese occupation, and the Communist takeover of China. Links: Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum Historic Shanghai (Host of the Shanghai Book Club) Dan Ben-Canaan, Tombstone Histories: Tales of Jewish Life in Harbin Dara Horn, People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present Dara Horn, "Cities of Ice: A dispatch from frozen Harbin, where Jews once flourished—and melted away," Tablet, April 19, 2019

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John Wadsworth grew up in NYC and found love for both the mountains and the ocean early on. He made his way to Southern California for college… and never looked back. His life has been one of family, adventure, travel, and the ocean. Today, his passion for the ocean manifests itself in many ways, in him and his family. John is an ocean advocate who dedicates his time, energy and resources to protecting our oceans, and cleaning our beaches, as a co-chair of the Surfrider Foundation North Orange County, CA. John talks about his path, his passion to serve and surf, and the cool stuff that he and his family are into… in the ocean and beyond.

Ep 56: Choosing You: Art, Family, Community

Recovery is necessary after going through periods of Decision and Emotional and Physical Fatigue from being a caregiver (caregiver burnout syndrome). In this episode, our “downloading” continues but we cover and wrap up the topic of the Mental Load by hitting on these few points: Personal actions you can take How Friends, Family + Community can help  Importance of Systems, processes can save and hold us up, as one of our faves states in her book, Kelley Coleman, “Systems are our Self Care!”

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Kelly Rees. Rees is the Tournament Director for the Senior Babe Ruth League Pacific Northwest baseball tournament that will be going on from July 14-20/21. That tournament will be kicking off in Lander with opening day ceremonies this Sunday in City Park, which Rees gives a teaser of in the interview. (The opening day ceremonies will even include a free Chancey Williams concert at 7:30!) The week's tentative schedule is below: In addition to giving us details on the tournament, Rees chats about all things Lobos and Senior Babe Ruth League baseball, the family-like nature of the local baseball community, and how you can show your support through sponsorship, which you can hear about in full in the Coffee Time interview below! Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

Many of the readers of this warm thoughts column are aware that I write these lines a week before you have the opportunity to read the column. When you read this column, I will have returned from the International Congress on the Family, which was held on July 5th - 9th in Denver, Colorado. So stay tuned to this column as I will share with you my personal experiences and thoughts from this Congress. As I write these lines, they're anticipating 6,000 participants from all over North America and around the world at this International Congress. Those who come we hope will gain a fresh perspective and a renewal of hope for the future of the family and for Christian family values. As I anticipate my attendance at this Congress, I cannot help but reflect on the International Congress for the Family held in England in July 1990. It was my joy to be in England that year and serve on the publicity committee for that Congress. Opening that Congress was the Princess of Wales and among the many outstanding speakers was Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Mother Teresa closed the conference with the theme, "Family - Community of Love." She has inspired many in servant leadership in her work with the poor and the sick. She won the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize. Her love and concern for children has inspired many people to be advocates for the children of the world. Few people have matched the contributions this saintly woman has made to mankind. Now in her 80s, she continues her service to humanity. The 1995 International Congress on the family in Denver is a joint effort of the American Association of Christian counselors and Focus on the Family. Stay tuned and experience with me a landmark event, renewing our hope together for the future of the family. Warm Thoughts: Your kindness influences your children. Your humor influences your home. Your joy influences your actions. Your service influences your society. Author Unknown. Celebrate the family! Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Dr. Luetta G Werner Published in the Marion Record July 13th, 1995.Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast,Spotify,Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

In today's episode, Kelly and Ragon wind up their discussion of Anne's House of Dreams. In a book that encompasses many emotional highs and lows, we discuss friendship and family as the foundation of a happy life. Ragon explains psychological protective factors, which can help determine how well someone weathers a crisis, and we share our favorite books with found families.   What we are reading: Ragon is reading The Eyes And The Impossible by Dave Eggers and The Swifts: A Dictionary Of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln. Kelly is reading A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn. And we are both tracking our reading in the Novelly Yours Reading Tracker. Inspired By: Ragon is inspired by the found families in The House In The Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune and The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandana. Kelly is inspired by the found families in Nettle And Bone by T. Kingfisher and The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakaborty. If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media!  Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram. 

In the sixth and final part of this six-part series on Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf and good friend Charlie Workmon, President and CEO of Riverstone Logistics, wrap up their conversation. They have a thoughtful conversation about Charlie W's leadership at Riverstone Logistics and his profound personal commitment to faith, community, and family.  Charlie W highlights the importance of the leadership team that he has surrounded himself with and how he has tried to be people focused and conscious in their goals and aspirations.  He wants Riverstone to be a Company that invests in the personal and professional growth of its members and maintains a deep focus on long-term relationships. He recognizes several key team members at Riverstone for their significant contributions and career advancements.  As the the discussion moves from people to community involvement, the two discuss Riverstone's role as the Official Logistics Provider for the Charlotte Knights and its involvement in supporting Congregations for Kids, showcasing the company's commitment to supporting vulnerable foster children within their community.  Charlie W and his wife Courtney were foster parents who adopted their foster child, so supporting CFK and its efforts are near and dear to their hearts. The dialogue further explores Charlie Workmon's personal life, his prayer life, and his own faith journey, especially after becoming a parent.  He shares insights into his best daily habits, his favorite book, his favorite movie, his biggest mistakes, and reflects on the importance of making considered decisions.  Charlie shares his thoughts on the type of Company that he hopes Riverstone becomes - a platform to bless people in a business world where that is often difficult to do.  And he shares his dreams about the type of legacy he hopes he is able to leave behind. The episode ends as Charlie M reads letters from Riverstone's employees (Extra Milers) describing Charlie W, his leadership, and what he has meant to them and to the Company.   Charlie W's favorite book:  Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret to a Man's Soul by John Eldredge - https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Heart-Discovering-Secret-Mans/dp/0785268839/   Listen to part one of this conversation, Family Business to Logistics Leader: How Charlie Workmon Got Started: https://youtu.be/2dtnhUNHwLs      Listen to part two of this conversation, Parenthood, Prayer, and Perspective Fuel Purpose for Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/aqYuV1qQokk  Listen to part three of this conversation, Broad River's 2015 Bold Reset: Turning Challenges into Opportunities with Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/1AW0WwZaC4A    Listen to part four of this conversation, Purpose-Driven Leadership in Retail Operations with Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/1AW0WwZaC4A   Listen to part five of this conversation, Crystallizing a Compelling Future for Riverstone Logistics with Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/nS3gzJAjF0s  This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K5ftEeK3QWU  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. This show is brought to you by Broad River Retail. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com        Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail      

Kim Garcia is an artist working in sculpture, drawing, and painting. Through her 2nd-generation Filipino American lens, her practice explores social dynamics and residual trauma from interpersonal relationships, community structures, and memory. Kim comes from a background in creating collaborative community projects that often employ alternative spaces to explore studio art practices, site-specific collaboration, and museum and exhibition research. She is the founder of The Cold Read, an online critique group and artist collective that engages gestures of care and support through writing and is one of the co-founders of after hours gallery, an art gallery in Los Angeles that hosts two-person exhibitions. Kim is based in Los Angeles and received her BA from UC San Diego and her MFA from UC Irvine. "Through the fusion of reality and fiction, my work emerges from personal encounters, aiming to complicate narratives surrounding second-generation Filipino American histories. I delve into the intricacies of post-colonial identity, exploring themes of intimacy and influence stemming from social interactions. Sculptures form the vibrant outcome of the work, fictionalizing personal events to probe power dynamics, trauma, community structures, and memory. Utilizing materials like medical casting tape, my artworks simultaneously display trauma and symbolize healing. Gradient colors evoke movement, while layered hues express emotional complexity. The sculptures breathe life into color, activating motion and tension. I perceive my work as a form of storytelling, where the malleability of oral narratives inspires a nuanced approach to archiving personal histories. By combining sculpture, drawing, and painting, my hybrid material practice investigates enduring tensions accumulated over time, unearthing possibilities for constructing a future from a suppressed past." LINKS:  https://kimgarcia.info/   @kimwantscoffee         Artist Shout Out:      Yubo Dong at of studio photography for the amazing documentation of my work. https://www.instagram.com/ofphotostudio/     I Like Your Work Links: Check out our sponsor for this episode: The Sunlight Podcast: Hannah Cole, the artist/tax pro who sponsors I Like Your Work, has launched Business Deduction Deep Dive:  For artists and self-employed creatives. and is everything you need to know about self-employed tax deductions. It's just $97 and one hour to save you thousands on your taxes, this year, next year, and forever. Get it at sunlighttax.com/deductions.    Chautauqua Visual Arts: https://art.chq.org/school/about-the-program/two-week-artist-residency/ 2-week residency     Apply for Summer Open Call: Deadline May 15 Join the Works Membership ! https://theworksmembership.com/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Interviews I Like Your Work Podcast Say “hi” on Instagram

Meet Texas T Professional Gaming Creator , wholesome rager ,High Energy PG Streamer, Husband, Father, Child of God! He stopped by the pod and shared an amazing journey. with the support of his wife and family! Catch his stream and his great community https://www.twitch.tv/texast_78 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tarducks-podcast/support

Join me as I chat with Sophia Eng, a first-generation Vietnamese American, sought-after speaker, podcast host, and author of the brand new, beautiful cookbook, The Nourishing Asian Kitchen. She's also one of my fellow Tennessee farmers! Sophia recently left a successful Silicon Valley career to start a 5-acre permaculture mini farm with her family in east Tennessee in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. 

Season 2- Episode 24 On this episode, the President of the DeKalb Christian Home Educators (DCHE), Homeschool Mom, Nicole, shares her reasons for homeschooling her 4 children, her role as a homeschool community leader, the power of community, the intentional steps she's taking to break generational curses, and the importance of building a relationship with your kids. Nicole Doyle is a wife, homeschooling mom, and a community connector in the Parent-as-Educator movement. A solution-oriented home education advocate, Nicole is focused on providing assistance that enables individual families to achieve their family mission. She works to ensure access to and secure resources that equip, encourage, and energize underserved and under-resourced families with a focus on the Black community. Nicole has served her community in various educational roles including as a STEM teacher coaching Science Olympiad and FIRST robotics teams. She currently supports her community as the President of DeKalb Christian Home Educators (DCHE), a homeschool cooperative serving metro Atlanta since 1989, by offering Crist-centered academic classes & clubs, parent-teacher training, access to educational support, and family-centric activities. She is also the Co-Founder and Sponsor Chair of the Georgia Black Home Education Network (GBHEN), a collaboration of homeschool leaders that highlights diverse and culturally rich educational choices. Nicole is the wife of Willie Doyle, Jr., an Engineer by profession and the Science/ Math Instructor of their four children, including two homeschool graduates. The Doyles believe according to Psalms 1:3 that when they water their family in the Word of God, then the children will flourish. Nicole and her husband, Willie, seek to create a joyful and experience riched homeschool experience for their four children. Their family mission is to love, teach, and encourage their children as lifelong learners to discover and carry out God's unique plan for their lives. Personal Links: LinkedIn & Instagram: nicolepdoyle Facebook: thenicolepdoyle Website: www.nicolepdoyle.com Group Links: Name: Georgia Black Home Educators Network, host of the Flourish Black Family Homeschool Conference LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram: @georgiablackhomeeducatorsTwitter: @gablackhomeedu Website: www.georgiablackhomeeducators.orgHomeschool Community Links:Dekalb Christian Home Educators Website: www.dcheeeducators.orgLinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @dcheeducators Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae. Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG: @homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'. Introduction Song- ChrisNTeeb -Expect- Manifestation 2*⁠⁠⁠⁠‎The Manifestation 2 by Chris-n-Teeb on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Manifestation 2 - Album by Chris-n-Teeb | Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chrisnteeb.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support

In this episode we discuss: How lower wages and higher costs have dramatically reduced our quality of life How we've ended up working more and resting less with worse outcomes Whether advancements in technology have improved the quality of life of the average person How marketing and consumerism keep us on the hamster wheel The hidden costs of convenience culture Concerns surrounding the collusion between government and corporations How divide and conquer tactics convince us to blame each other rather than the powers that oppress us   Download the Free Energy Balance Food Guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/   Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy   Click here to check out the show notes:  https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-103-how-western-culture-keeps-us-poor-and-destroys-our-family-community-and-relationships/   Timestamps: 1:34 – how western culture degrades safety and security through financial means 7:33 – how lower wages with higher costs reduces safety and forces people to prioritize work over quality of life 15:14 – we currently work more with less leisure time than ever before, with worse outcomes 20:24 – the cost of consumer culture and marketing as an engine that drives consumerism 30:53 – the cost of convenience culture: freedom, privacy, morals, ethics, and health 36:14 – the problems with profit-driven motives and the collusion between government and corporations 45:36 – how western society has become fragile and unstable 51:13 – how western culture degrades relationships and feelings of love and belonging 52:41 – continued how western culture degrades relationships and feelings of love and belonging 53:27 – divide and conquer tactics within western culture and encouraging the “us vs. them” mentality   

Have the challenges of blending a family ever left you feeling alone?Maybe you've felt like you're the only one experiencing the unique realities of blended family life.Maybe you're struggling with parenting complexities and your friends just don't get it.  Or communication is tense in your couple relationship and your extended family can't seem to understand why.Maybe the kids are acting out or shutting down and it's hard to explain to everyone around you.  Or maybe there's ongoing chaos stirred up by a difficult Ex and everyone's "advice" doesn't seem to be helpful.The truth is, regardless of the challenges you're facing — you are NOT alone!  In this episode, we're connecting with a couple from our blended family support community.  Chris and Nicole are one of our founding members who felt "isolated" and "horrible" before getting connected to our community.Listen in to discover how a community of other blended couples can empower you to make a difference in your home — just like Chris and Nicole who didn't stay stuck in their pain and confusion. If you've ever felt alone in your blending journey, this is the episode for you.  And who knows, you might discover that a community focused on growth, practical tools, and genuine support could be exactly what you're looking for.And if you're ready to join the "Blending Together" community right away, just click this link:  https://learning.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogetherYou'll Discover:How one of our founding member couples - Chris and Nicole - have benefitted from our supportive community called "Blending Together"How you (and your family ) might overcome challenges through a growth-minded community full of couples that are in the same boat as youWhether our "Blending Together" community is the place for you to take the next positive step in your blending journeyResources from this Episode:Episode 139. The Most Common, Challenging Pain Point Every Blended Couple Experiences (Trapped Teammate / Stranded Stranger Dynamic)Episode 145. Do you feel alone and isolated navigating the challenges of stepfamily life?Join the Community here:  https://learning.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogetherReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession Subscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on

Jesus intended his followers to become a family-like community. John Mark talks about how this idea of family was radical not only for first-century Jews, but also why it's just as radical for us today. Through it, he offers advice on how to build relational skills to bless and love our communities well.Key Scripture Passage: Mark 3v31-35Resources for this practice:https://practicingthewayarchives.org/practices/community