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Moyamoya Syndrome Stroke Recovery: Judy Kim Cage's Comeback From “Puff of Smoke” to Purpose At 4:00 AM, Judy Kim Cage woke up in pain so extreme that she was screaming, though she doesn't remember the scream. What she does remember is the “worst headache ever,” nausea, numbness, and then the terrifying truth: her left side was shutting down. Here's the part that makes her story hit even harder: Judy already lived with Moyamoya syndrome and had undergone brain surgeries years earlier. She genuinely believed she was “cured.” So when her stroke began, her brain fought the reality with everything it had. Denial, resistance, bargaining, and delay. And yet, Judy's story isn't about doom. It's about what Moyamoya syndrome stroke recovery can look like when you keep going, especially when recovery becomes less about “getting back to normal” and more about building a new, honest, meaningful life. What Is Moyamoya Syndrome (And Why It's Called “Puff of Smoke”) Moyamoya is a rare cerebrovascular disorder where the internal carotid arteries progressively narrow, reducing blood flow to the brain. The brain tries to compensate by creating fragile collateral vessels, thin-walled backups that can look like a “puff of smoke” on imaging. Those collateral vessels can become a risk. In Judy's case, the combination of her history, symptoms, and eventual deficits marked a devastating event that would reshape her life. The emotional gut punch wasn't only the stroke itself. It was the psychological whiplash of thinking you're safe… and discovering you're not. The First Enemy in Moyamoya Stroke Recovery: Denial Judy didn't just resist the hospital. She resisted the idea that this was happening at all. She'd been through countless ER visits in the past, having to explain Moyamoya to doctors, enduring tests, and then being told, “There's nothing we can do.” That history trained her to expect frustration and disappointment, not urgent help. So when her husband wanted to call emergency services, her reaction wasn't logical, it was emotional. It was the reflex of someone who'd been through too much. Denial isn't weakness. It's protection. It's your mind trying to buy time when the truth is too big to hold all at once. The Moment Reality Landed: “I Thought I Picked Up My Foot” In early recovery, Judy was convinced she could do what she used to do. Get up. Walk. Go to the bathroom. Handle it. But a powerful moment in rehab shifted everything: she was placed into an exoskeleton and realized her brain and body weren't speaking the same language. She believed she lifted her foot, then saw it hadn't moved for several seconds. That's when she finally had to admit what so many survivors eventually face: Recovery begins the moment you stop arguing with reality. Not because you “give up,” but because you stop wasting energy fighting what is and start investing energy into what can be. The Invisible Battle: Cognitive Fatigue and Energy Management If you're living through Moyamoya syndrome stroke recovery, it's easy for everyone (including you) to focus on the visible stuff: walking, arms, vision, and balance. But Judy's most persistent challenge wasn't always visible. It was cognitive fatigue, the kind that makes simple tasks feel impossible. Even something as ordinary as cleaning up an email inbox can become draining because it requires micro-decisions: categorize, prioritize, analyze, remember context, avoid mistakes. And then there's the emotional layer: when you're a perfectionist, errors feel personal. Judy described how fatigue increases mistakes, not because she doesn't care, but because the brain's bandwidth runs out. That's a brutal adjustment when your identity has always been built on competence. A practical shift that helped her Instead of trying to “finish” exhausting tasks in one heroic sprint, Judy learned to do small daily pieces. It's not glamorous, but it reduces cognitive load and protects energy. In other words: consistency beats intensity. Returning to Work After a Moyamoya Stroke: A Different Kind of Strength Judy's drive didn't disappear after her stroke. If anything, it became part of the recovery engine. She returned slowly, first restricted to a tiny number of hours. Even that was hard. But over time, she climbed back. She eventually returned full-time and later earned a promotion. That matters for one reason: it proves recovery doesn't have one shape. For some people, recovery is walking again. For others, it's parenting again. For others, it's working again without losing themselves to burnout. The goal isn't to recreate the old life perfectly. The goal is to build a life that fits who you are now. [Quote block mid-article] “If you couldn't make fun of it… it would be easier to fall into a pit of despair.” Humor Isn't Denial. It's a Tool. Judy doesn't pretend everything is okay. She's not selling toxic positivity. But she does use humor like a lever, something that lifts the emotional weight just enough to keep moving. She called her recovering left hand her “evil twin,” high-fived it when it improved, and looked for small “silver linings” not because the stroke was good, but because despair is dangerous. Laughter can't fix Moyamoya. But it can change what happens inside your nervous system: tension, stress response, mood, motivation, and your willingness to try again tomorrow. And sometimes, tomorrow is the whole win. Identity After Stroke: When “Big Stuff Became Small Stuff” One of the most profound shifts Judy described was this: the stroke changed her scale. Things that used to feel huge became small. Every day annoyances lost their power. It took something truly significant to rattle her. That's not magical thinking. That's a perspective earned the hard way. Many survivors quietly report this experience: once you've faced mortality and rebuilt your life from rubble, you stop wasting precious energy on what doesn't matter. Judy also found meaning in mentoring others because recovering alone can feel like walking through darkness without a map. Helping others doesn't erase what happened. But it can transform pain into purpose. If You're In Moyamoya Syndrome Stroke Recovery, Read This If your recovery feels messy… if you're exhausted by invisible symptoms… if the old “high achiever” version of you is fighting the new reality… You're not broken. You're adapting. And your next step doesn't have to be dramatic. It just has to be honest and repeatable: Simplify the day Protect energy Build routines Accept help Use humor when you can And find one person who understands Recovery is not a straight line. But it is possible to rebuild a life you actually want to live. If you want more support and guidance, you can also explore Bill's resources here: recoveryafterstroke.com/book patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your health or recovery plan. Judy Kim Cage on Moyamoya Stroke Recovery, Cognitive Fatigue, and Finding Purpose Again She thought Moyamoya was “fixed.” Then a 4 AM headache proved otherwise. Judy's comeback will change how you see recovery. Judy’s Instagram Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:43 Life Before the Stroke 11:17 The Moment of the Stroke 19:56 Moyamoya Syndrome Stroke Recovery 25:36 Cognitive Fatigue and Executive Functioning 34:50 Rehabilitation Experience 42:29 Using Humor in Recovery 46:59 Finding Purpose After Stroke 54:19 Judy’s Book: Super Survivor 01:05:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Transcript: Introduction and Guest Introduction Bill Gasiamis (00:00) Hey there, I’m Bill Gasiamis and this is the Recovery After Stroke podcast. Before we jump in a quick thank you to my Patreon supporters. You help cover the hosting costs after more than 10 years of doing this independently. And you make it possible for me to keep creating episodes for stroke survivors who need hope and real guidance. And thank you to everyone who supports the show in the everyday ways too. The YouTube commenters, the people leaving reviews on Spotify and Apple. The folks who bought my book and everyone who sticks around and doesn’t skip the ads. I see you and I appreciate you. Now I want you to hear this. My guest today, Judy Kim Cage, woke up at 4am with the worst headache of her life and she was so deep in denial that she threatened to divorce her husband if he called 911. Judy lives with Moyamoya syndrome, a rare cerebrovascular condition often described as the puff of smoke on imaging. She’d already had brain surgeries and believed she was cured until the stroke changed everything. Judy also wrote a book called Super Survivor and it’s all about how denial, resistance and persistence can lead to success and a better life after stroke. I’ll put the links in the show notes. In this conversation, we talk about Moyamoya Syndrome, stroke recovery, the rehab moment where reality finally landed. and what it’s like to rebuild life with cognitive fatigue and executive functioning challenges and how Judy used humor and purpose to keep moving forward without pretending recovery is easy. Let’s get into it. Judy Kim Cage, welcome to the podcast. Life Before Moyamoya Syndrome Judy Kim Cage (01:43) Thank you so much, Bill Bill Gasiamis (01:45) Thanks for being here. Can you paint us a picture of your life before the stroke? What were your days like? Judy Kim Cage (01:51) Hmm. Well, my life before the stroke was me trying to be a high achiever and a corporate nerd. I think so. I think so. I, you know, I was in the Future Business Leaders of America in high school and then carried that forward to an accounting degree. Bill Gasiamis (02:04) Did you achieve it? Judy Kim Cage (02:20) and finance and then ⁓ had gone to work for Deloitte and the big four. ⁓ And after that moved into ⁓ internal audit for commercial mortgage and then risk and banking and it all rolled into compliance, which is a kind of larger chunk there. But ⁓ yeah, I was living the corporate dream and Traveling every other week, basically so 50 % of the time, flying to Columbus, staying there, and then flying back home for the weekend and working in a rented office for the week after. And I did that for all of 2018. And then in 2019 is when my body said, hang on a second. And I had a stroke. Bill Gasiamis (03:17) How many hours a week do you think you were working? Judy Kim Cage (03:19) Well, not including the treble, ⁓ probably 50-55. Bill Gasiamis (03:26) Okay. Judy Kim Cage (03:26) Oh, wish, that wasn’t that that really wasn’t a ton compared to my Deloitte days where I’d be working up to 90 hours a week. Bill Gasiamis (03:37) Wow. in that time when you’re working 90 hours a week. Is there time for anything else? you get to squeeze in a run at the gym or do you get to squeeze in a cafe catch up with a friend or anything like that? Judy Kim Cage (03:51) There are people that do. think, yeah, I mean, on certain particular weekends and my friends, a lot of my friends were also working with me. So there was time to socialize. And then, of course, we would all let off some steam, you know, at the pub, you know, at the end of a week. But ⁓ yeah, I remember on one of my very first jobs, I had been so excited because I had signed up to take guitar lessons and I was not able to leave in order to get there in time. ⁓ so that took a backseat. Bill Gasiamis (04:40) Yes, it sounds like there’s potentially lots of things that took a backseat. Yeah, work tends to be like that can be all consuming and when friendships especially are within the work group as well, even more so because everyone’s doing the same thing and it’s just go, Judy Kim Cage (04:44) Yeah, definitely. Absolutely. We started as a cohort essentially of, I want to say 40 some people all around the same age. And then, you know, as the years ticked by, we started falling off as they do in that industry. Bill Gasiamis (05:19) Do you enjoy it though? Like, is there a part of you that enjoys the whole craziness of all the travel, all the hours, the work stuff? it? Is it like interesting? Judy Kim Cage (05:31) Yeah, I do love it. I actually do love my job. I love compliance. I love working within a legal mindset with other lawyers. And basically knowing that I’m pretty good at my job, that I can be very well organized, that it would be difficult even for a normal healthy person and challenging and that I can do well there. And yeah, no, was, when I had put in a year, when I was in ⁓ acute therapy, ⁓ I had spoken with a number of students and they had interviewed me as a patient, but also from the psych side of it all, ⁓ asking, well, what does it feel like to all of a sudden have your life stop? And I said, well, ⁓ and things got a bit emotional, I said, I felt like I was at the top of my game. I had finally achieved the job that I absolutely wanted, had desired. ⁓ I felt like I’d found a home where I was now going to retire. And all of a sudden that seems like it was no longer a possibility. Bill Gasiamis (06:55) So that’s a very common thing that strokes have over say who I interviewed. They say stuff like I was at the top of my game and there’s this ⁓ idea or sense that once you get to the top of the game, you stay there. There’s no getting down from the top of the game and that it just keeps going and keeps going. And, I think it’s more about fit. sounds like it’s more about fit. Like I found a place where I fit. found a place where I’m okay. or I do well, where I succeed, where people believe in me, where I have the support and the faith or whatever it is of my employers, my team. Is that kind of how you describe on top of your game or is it something different? Judy Kim Cage (07:41) I think it was all of those things, ⁓ but also, you know, definitely the kindness of people, the support of people, their faith in my ability to be smart and get things done. But then also ⁓ just the fact that I finally said, okay, this was not necessarily a direct from undergrad to here. However, I was able to take pieces of everything that I had done and put it together into a position that was essentially kind of created for me and then launched from there. So I felt as though it was essentially having climbed all of those stairs. So I was at the top. Yeah. you know, looking at my Lion King kingdom and yeah. Bill Gasiamis (08:43) just about to ascend and, and it was short lived by the sound of it. Judy Kim Cage (08:49) It was, it was, it was only one year beforehand, but I am actually still at the company now. I ⁓ had gone and done ⁓ well. So I was in the hospital for a few months and following that. Well, following the round of inpatient and the one round of outpatient, said, okay, I’m going back. And I decided, I absolutely insisted that I was going to go back. The doctor said, okay, you can only work four hours a week. I said, four hours a week, what are you talking about? ⁓ But then I realized that four hours a week was actually really challenging at that time. ⁓ And then ⁓ I climbed back up. was, you know, I’m driven by deadlines and… ⁓ I was working, you know, leveraging long-term disability. And then once I had worked too many hours after five years, you know, I graduated from that program, or rather I got booted out of the program. ⁓ And then a year later, I was actually, well, no, actually at the end of the five years I was promoted. So, ⁓ after coming back full time. Bill Gasiamis (10:20) Wow. So this was all in 2019, the stroke. You were 39 years old. Do you remember, do you remember the moment when you realized there was something wrong? We’ll be back with more of Judy’s remarkable story in just a moment. If you’re listening right now and you’re in that stage where recovery feels invisible, where the fatigue is heavy, your brain feels slower. or you’re trying to explain a rare condition like Moyamoya and nobody really gets it. I want you to hear this clearly. You’re not failing. You’re recovering. If you want extra support between episodes, you can check out my book at recoveryafterstroke.com slash book. And if you’d like to help keep this podcast going and support my mission to reach a thousand episodes, you can support the podcast at Patreon by visiting patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. All right, let’s get back to Judy. The Moment of the Stroke Judy Kim Cage (11:16) Yes, although I was in a lot of denial. ⁓ So we had just had dinner with ⁓ my stepdaughter and her husband ⁓ and ⁓ we were visiting them in Atlanta, Georgia. ⁓ And we said, OK, we’ll meet for brunch tomorrow. You know, great to see you. Have a good night. It was four in the morning and I was told I woke up screaming and I felt this horrible, horrible worst headache ever ⁓ on the right side. And I think because I have, I have Moyamoya syndrome, because of that and because I had had brain surgeries, ⁓ 10 years or back in December of 2008, I had a brain surgery on each side. And that at the time was the best of care that you could get. You know, that was essentially your cure. And so I thought I was cured. And so I thought I would never have a stroke. So when it was actually happening, I was in denial said there’s no way this could be happening. But the excess of pain, ⁓ the nausea and ⁓ it not going away after throwing up, the numbness ⁓ and then the eventual paralysis of my left side definitely ⁓ was evidence that something was very very wrong. Bill Gasiamis (13:09) So it was four in the morning, were you guys sleeping? Judy Kim Cage (13:14) ⁓ yeah, we were in bed. Yep. And yeah, I woke up screaming. According to my husband, I don’t remember the screaming part, but I remember all the pain. Bill Gasiamis (13:24) Yeah, did he ⁓ get you to hospital? Did he the emergency services? Judy Kim Cage (13:30) I apparently was kind of threatening to divorce him if he called 911. Bill Gasiamis (13:38) Wow, that’s a bit rough. Oh my lord. Judy Kim Cage (13:41) I know. mean, that could have been his out, but he didn’t. Bill Gasiamis (13:45) There’s worse things for a human to do than call 911 and get your support. Like marriages end for worse things than that. Judy Kim Cage (13:53) because I’ve been to the ER many, many, many times. And because of the Moyamoya, you would always, it being a rare disease, you would never be told, well, you would have to explain to all the doctors about what Moyamoya was, for one. For two, to say if I had a cold, for instance, that Moyamoya had nothing to do with it. Bill Gasiamis (14:11) Wow. Judy Kim Cage (14:19) But also, you know, they would give me an MRI, oof, the claustrophobia. I detested that. And I said, if you’re getting me into an MRI, please, please, please, a benzodiazepine would be incredible. Or just knock me out, whatever you need to do. But I’m not getting into that thing otherwise. But, you know, they would take the MRI, read it. and then say, hours and hours and hours later, there’s nothing we can do. The next course of action, if it was absolutely necessary, would be another surgery, which would have been bur holes that were drilled into my skull to relieve some sort of pressure. ⁓ In this particular case, the options were to ⁓ have a drain put in my skull. and then for me to be reliant on a ventilator. Or they said, you can have scans done every four hours and if the damage becomes too great, then we’ll move on. Otherwise, we’ll just keep tabs on it, essentially. Bill Gasiamis (15:37) Yeah. So I know that feeling because since my initial blade in February, 2012, I’ve lost count how many times I’ve been to the hospital for a scan that was unnecessary, but necessary at the time because you, you know, you tie yourself up in knots trying to work out, is this another one? Isn’t it another one? Is it, it, and then the only outcome that you can possibly come up with that puts your mind at ease and everybody else around you is let’s go and get a scan and then, and then move on with life. Once they tell you it was, ⁓ it was not another bleed or whatever. Yeah. However, three times I did go and three times there was a bleed. So it’s the whole, you know, how do you wrap your head around like which one isn’t the bleed, which one is the bleed and It’s a fricking nightmare if you ask me. And I seem to have now ⁓ transferred that concern to everybody else who has a headache. On the weekend, my son had a migraine. And I tell you what, because he was describing it as one of the worst headaches he had ever had, I just went into meltdown. I couldn’t cope. And it was like, go to the hospital, go to the hospital, go to… He didn’t go, he’s an adult, right? Makes his own decisions. But I was worried about it for days. And it wasn’t enough that even the next few days he was feeling better because I still have interviewed people who have had a headache for four or five or six days before they went to hospital and then they found that it was a stroke. it’s just become this crazy thing that I have to live with now. Judy Kim Cage (17:26) I essentially forced Rich to wait 12 hours before I called my vascular neurologist. And once I did, his office said, you need to go to the ER. And I said, okay, then that’s when I folded and said, all right, we’ll go. ⁓ And then, ⁓ you know, an ambulance came. Bill Gasiamis (17:35) Wow. Judy Kim Cage (17:53) took me out on a gurney and then took me to a mobile stroke unit, which there was only one of 11, there were only 11 in the country at the time. And they were able to scan me there and then had me basically interviewed by a neurologist via telecall. And this was, you know, before the days of teams and zoom and that we all tested out ⁓ from COVID. ⁓ yeah, that’s. Bill Gasiamis (18:35) That’s you, So then you get through that initial acute phase and then you wake up with a certain amount of deficits. Judy Kim Cage (18:37) Yeah. my gosh. ⁓ Well, yeah, absolutely. ⁓ Massive amounts of pain ⁓ from all the blood absorbing back into the brain. ⁓ The left side, my left side was paralyzed. My arm fell out of my shoulder socket. So it was hanging down loosely. ⁓ I had dropped foot, so I had to learn to walk again. Double vision and my facial group on the left and then. Bluff side neglect. Bill Gasiamis (19:31) Yeah. So, and then I see in our, in your notes, I see also you had diminished hearing, nerve pain, spasticity, cognitive fatigue, ⁓ bladder issues. You’d also triggered Ehlers-Danlos symptoms, whatever that is. Tell me about that. What’s that? Moyamoya Syndrome Stroke Recovery Judy Kim Cage (19:56) So I call myself a genetic mutant because the Moyamoya for one at the time I was diagnosed is discovered in 3.5 people out of a million. And then Ehlers-Danlos or EDS for short is also a genetic disorder. Well, certain versions are more genetic than others, but it is caused by a defect in your collagen, which makes up essentially your entire body. And so I have hypermobility, the blood, I have pots. So my, my blood basically remains down by my feet, it pulls at my feet. And so not enough of it gets up to my brain, which also could, you know, have affected the moimoya. But Essentially, it creates vestibular issues, these balance issues where it’s already bad enough that you have a stroke, but it’s another to be at the risk of falling all the time. Yeah. Or if you get up a little too fast, which I still do to this day, sometimes I’ll completely forget and I’ll just bounce up off the sofa to get myself a drink and I will sway and all of a sudden Bill Gasiamis (21:07) Yeah. Judy Kim Cage (21:22) onto the sofa or sit down right on the floor and say, okay, why did I not do the three-step plan to get up? ⁓ But sometimes it’s just too easy to forget. Bill Gasiamis (21:37) Yeah, yeah. You just act, you just move out of well habit or normal, normal ways that people move. And then you find yourself in a interesting situation. So I mean, how, how do you deal with all of that? Like you, you go from having experienced more and more by the way, let’s describe more and more a little bit, just so people know what it is. Judy Kim Cage (22:02) Absolutely. So, my way is a cerebrovascular disorder where your internal carotid progressively constricts. So for no known reason, no truly known reason. And so because it keeps shrinking and shrinking, not enough brain, blood gets to your brain. So what the brain decides to do to compensate is it will form these collateral vessels. And these collateral vessels, which there are many of them usually, you know, the longer this goes on, ⁓ they have very thin walls. So due to the combination of the thin walls, and if you have high blood pressure, these walls can break. And that is what happened in my case. ⁓ Well, the carotids will continue to occlude, but what happens is, ⁓ least with the surgery, they took my temporal artery, removed it from my scalp, had taken a plate off of my skull and stitched that. temporal artery onto my brain so that it would have a separate source of blood flow so that it was no longer reliant on this carotid. So we know that the carotid, sorry, that the temporal artery won’t fail out. ⁓ So usually, ⁓ and this was my surgery was actually done at Boston Children’s Hospital ⁓ by the man who pioneered the surgery. And he was basically head of neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s because they more often find this in children now. And the sooner they find it, the fewer collateral vessels will form once the surgery is performed. Bill Gasiamis (24:17) Okay, so the long-term risk is that it’s decreased, the risk of a blade decreases if they do the surgery early on too. I love that. Judy Kim Cage (24:25) The rest. But I was diagnosed at the age of 29. So I had quite a while of these collateral vessels forming in what they call a puff of smoke that appears on the MRI. ⁓ And that is what, you know, Moyamoya essentially means in Japanese, is translated to in Japanese, it’s puff of smoke. Bill Gasiamis (24:50) Wow, you have been going through this for a while then. So I can understand your whole mindset around doctors, another appointment, another MRI. Like I could totally, ⁓ it makes complete sense. You you’re over it after a certain amount of time. Yeah, I’m the same. I kind of get over it, but then I also have to take action because you know what we know what the previous Judy Kim Cage (25:07) Absolutely. Bill Gasiamis (25:19) outcome was and now you’re dealing with all of these deficits that you have to overcome. Which are the deficits that you’re still dealing with that are the most, well, the most sort of prolonged or challenging or whatever you want to call them, whatever. Cognitive Fatigue and Executive Functioning Judy Kim Cage (25:34) The most significant, I guess it’s the most wide ranging. But it is. ⁓ Energy management and cognitive fatigue. ⁓ I have issues with executive functioning. ⁓ Things are, you know, if I need to do sorting or filing. ⁓ That actually is. one of my least favorite things to do anymore. Whereas it was very easy at one point. ⁓ And now if I want to clean up my inbox, it is just a dreaded task. ⁓ And so now I’ve learned that if I do a little bit of it every day, then I don’t have, it doesn’t have to take nearly as long. ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (26:26) What it’s dreaded about it is it making decisions about where those emails belong, what to do to them or. Judy Kim Cage (26:33) Oh, no, it’s just the time and energy it takes to do it. It drains me very quickly. Because you have to evaluate and analyze every line as you’re deciding what project it belongs to. And there’s a strategic way to do it in terms of who you normally deal with on each project, etc. etc. This chunk of time, calendar dates you’ve worked on it, etc. But, know, That might by the time I get to this tedious task, I’m not thinking about it strategically. ⁓ Yeah, I’m just dragging each individual line item into a little folder. ⁓ So, ⁓ but yeah, like the cognitive deficits. gosh. mean, I’m working on a computer all day. I am definitely a corporate desk rat or mouse, you know, on the wheel. ⁓ And a lot of Excel spreadsheets and just a lot of very small print and sometimes I get to expand it. ⁓ And it really is just trying not to, well, the job involves making as few errors as you possibly can. Bill Gasiamis (28:01) Yeah. Judy Kim Cage (28:02) ⁓ Now when I get tired or overwhelmed or when I overdo it, which I frequently frequently do, ⁓ I find out that I’ve made more errors and I find out after the fact usually. So nothing that’s not reversible, nothing that’s not fixable, but it still is pretty disheartening for a perfectionist type such as myself. Bill Gasiamis (28:30) Wow. So the perfectionism also has to become something that you have to deal with even more so than before, because before you were probably capable of managing it now, you’re less capable. yeah, I understand. I’m not a perfectionist by all means. My wife can tend to be when she’s studying or something like that. And she suffers from, you know, spending Judy Kim Cage (28:46) the energy. Bill Gasiamis (29:00) potentially hours on three lines of a paragraph. Like she’s done that before and I’ll just, and I’ve gone into the room after three hours and her, and her going into the room was, I’m going to go in and do a few more lines because she was drained or tired or, you know, her brain wasn’t working properly or whatever. I’m just going to go do three more lines and three hours later, she’s still doing those three lines. It’s like, wow, you need to get out of the, you need to get out. need to, we need to. break this because it’s not, it’s not good. So I totally get what it’s liked to be like that. And then I have had the cognitive fatigue where emails were impossible. Spreadsheets forget about it. I never liked them anyway. And they were just absolutely forget about it. Um, I feel like they are just evil. I feel like the spreadsheets are evil, you know, all these things that you have to do in the background, forget about it. That’s unbelievable. So, um, What was it like when you first sort of woke up from the initial stroke, got out of your unconscious state and then realized you had to deal with all of this stuff? I know for some time you were probably unable to speak and were you ⁓ trapped inside your body? Is that right or? Judy Kim Cage (30:19) I was in the ICU. I was paralyzed on the left side, so I was not able to get up, not really able to move much. ⁓ I was not speaking too much, definitely not within the first week. I was in the ICU for 10 days. ⁓ And yeah, I just wasn’t able to do much other than scream from the beam. ⁓ And then I, once I became more aware, I insisted that I could get up and walk to the bathroom myself. I insisted that I could just sit up, get up, do all the things that I had done before. And it being a right side stroke as well, you know, I think helps contribute to the overestimation or the… just conceitedness, guess, and this self-confidence that I could just do anything. Yes, absolutely. And I was told time and time again, Judy, can’t walk, Judy, can’t go to the bathroom, Judy, you can’t do these things. And I was in absolute denial. And I would say, no, I can, I can get up. And meanwhile, I would say that Bill Gasiamis (31:30) Delusion Judy Kim Cage (31:51) husband was so afraid that I was going to physically try to get up and fall over, which would not have been good. ⁓ And so, you know, there was, there were some expletives involved. ⁓ And, ⁓ and then eventually once I was out of the ICU, ⁓ I didn’t truly accept that I couldn’t walk until Bill Gasiamis (32:00) but. Judy Kim Cage (32:20) one of the PT students had put me into an exoskeleton and I realized that my foot did not move at all, you know, like a full five seconds after I thought I picked it up. And I said, wait, hang on, what’s going on here? And I said, ⁓ okay, I guess I have to admit that I can’t walk. And then I can’t, I can’t sit upright. I can’t. You know, and like you had mentioned, you know, I had lost the signals from my brain to my bladder. They were slow or whatnot. And I was wetting the bed, like a child at a sleepover. And I was pretty horrified. And that happened for, you know, pretty much my, pretty much all my time at Kratie, except I got the timing down. ⁓ eventually, which was fantastic. But then when I moved to post-acute, ⁓ then I had to learn the timing all over again, just because, you know, of different, rules being different, the transfers being different, and then, ⁓ you know, just ⁓ the timing of when somebody would answer the call button, et cetera. Bill Gasiamis (33:45) Yeah. Do you, what was it like going to rehab? I was really excited about it. I was hanging out because I learned that I couldn’t walk when the nurse said to me, have you been to the toilet yet? And I said, no, I hadn’t been to the toilet. We’re talking hours after surgery, you know, maybe within the first eight or nine hours, something like that. And I went to put my left foot down onto the ground. She was going to help me. She was like a really petite Asian. framed lady and I’m and I’m probably two feet taller than her, something like that, and double her weight. And then she said, just put your hand on my shoulder and then I’ll support you. So I did that. I put my hand on her shoulder, stepped onto my left foot and then just collapsed straight onto the ground and realized, ⁓ no, I’m not walking. I can’t walk anymore. And then I was then waiting. hanging out to go to rehab was really excited about that. ⁓ What was it like for you? Moyamoya Syndrome Stroke Rehabilitation Experience Judy Kim Cage (34:48) Initially, well, do you so you mean. ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (34:56) Just as in like, were you aware that you could ⁓ improve things? Were you kind of like, we’re gonna overcome this type of stuff? Because you had a lot more things to overcome than I did. So it’s like, how is that? How do you frame that in your head? Were you the kind of person who was like, ⁓ rehab’s around the corner, let’s do that? Or were you kind of reluctant? Judy Kim Cage (35:19) It was a combination of two things. One, I had been dying to go home. I said, I absolutely, why can’t I go home? I was in the hospital for three weeks before we moved to the rehab hospital. And once we had done that, I was there basically for the entire weekend and then they do evaluations on Tuesday. And so I was told on Tuesday that I would be there for another at least four to six weeks. And so that was even before therapies really began. So there was a part of me saying, I don’t care, let me go home and I’ll do outpatient every day and everything will be fine. At least I get to go home. But then the other part. Bill Gasiamis (35:52) Thanks. Judy Kim Cage (36:11) said, okay, well, once I realized I was stuck and that I couldn’t escape, I couldn’t go anywhere, ⁓ I actually, I did love therapy. ⁓ I loved being in speech therapy, being in OTE, being in PT even, because my girls were fantastic. They were so caring, so understanding. They made jokes and also laughed at mine, which was even better. And when you’re not in therapy, especially on the weekends, you’re just in your room by yourself. And you’re not watching TV because that input is way too heavy. Listening to music. maybe a little bit here and there. ⁓ You know, all the things that you know and love are nowhere to be found, you know, really. ⁓ Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, yeah. And I get claustrophobic in the MRI, in the hospital, et cetera. yeah. Bill Gasiamis (37:14) Oscillating. Yeah. I was on YouTube, searching YouTube videos that were about neuroplasticity, retraining the brain, that kind of stuff, meditations, type of thing. That really helped me on those weekends. The family was always around, but there was delays between family visits and what have you that couldn’t be there that entire time. ⁓ So I found that very interesting. And you know, rehab was a combination of frustration and excitement, excitement that I was getting the help, frustration that things weren’t moving as quickly as I wanted. ⁓ And I even remember the occupational therapist making us make breakfast. And I wouldn’t recommend this breakfast for stroke survivors. I think it was cereal and toast or something like that. And I remember being frustrated, why are they making me make it? My left side doesn’t work. Like I can barely walk. I cannot carry the glass with the tea or anything like that to me. What are these people doing? They should be doing it for us. I wasn’t aware. I wasn’t aware that that was part of the therapy. I just thought they were making us make our own bloody breakfast. I thought these people are so terrible. And it took a while for me to clue on like, ⁓ okay. Judy Kim Cage (38:44) you Bill Gasiamis (38:52) They want me to be able to do this when I get home. ⁓ understood. Took a while. I’m thick like that. Judy Kim Cage (39:00) Fortunately, wasn’t made to cook until close to the end. And also during outpatient, I was tasked to make kind of a larger, you know, crock pot dinner so that, you know, I could do that at home. Meanwhile, the irony of it all is that. I can cook and I used to love cooking, but I don’t do it nearly as much as I used to. So that skill did not really transfer over. ⁓ I have Post-it notes up by the microwave that tell me right hand only because if I use my left hand, the temperature differential I will burn myself ⁓ without even realizing it or even reaching for a certain part of a pan that I think is going to be safe and is somewhat heat resistant. And I touch it and then poof, well, you know, get a burn. So there are post-it notes everywhere. There’s one by the front door that says, watch the steps, because I had a couple of times flown down them and gashed my knee. Bill Gasiamis (40:13) Yeah. Judy Kim Cage (40:26) And it’s amazing actually how long a Post-It note with its temporary stick will stay up on a wall. Bill Gasiamis (40:35) Well, there’s another opportunity for you there, like do a project, ⁓ a longevity of Post-it Notes project, see how long we can get out of one application. Judy Kim Cage (40:46) Yeah, well, this one actually, so I think it was three months after I had moved in, which would have been 10 months into my stroke recovery. And that’s when I fell down these steps. And that’s when I put up the Post-It note. it has been, a piece of tape has been added to it. but it only fell down, I think, a couple of years ago. Bill Gasiamis (41:18) Yeah. So 3M need to shift their entire focus. I feel like 3M. Yeah. I think 3M needs to have a permanent ⁓ post-it note application, but easy to remove. if I want to take it down, like it’s permanent once I put it up, but if I want to take it down, it’s still easy to remove and it doesn’t ruin my paint or leave residue. Judy Kim Cage (41:44) They do actually have that tech. have it for, they call it command. It’s what they have for the hooks for photos and whatnot. And then if you pull the tab and then release it, it will come off and leave the wall undamaged, but it will otherwise stay there for a long. Bill Gasiamis (42:04) Yes, yes, I think you’re right. Most of the time it works, yes. Okay, well, we’re moving on to other things. You’ve overcome a lot of stuff. You’re dealing with a lot of stuff. And yet, you have this disposition, which is very chirpy and happy, go lucky. Is it real, that disposition, or is it just a facade? Using Humor in Moyamoya Syndrome and Stroke Recovery Judy Kim Cage (42:29) No, no, it’s real. It’s real. ⁓ I think I’ve always ⁓ tried to make light of things. ⁓ Humors, probably my first defense mechanism. ⁓ And I think that helped out a lot ⁓ in terms of recovery. And also, ⁓ it put my therapist in a great mood. Also, because not many people did that apparently. You know, most people curse them off or, you know, were kind of miserable. And there were times when I was miserable too. Absolutely. But, but I probably took it out more on my husband than I did the staff. And he, and he would call, you know, I said, I was so mean to you, Rich. was so mean to you. And he said, yeah, you were nicer to the nurses than to me. And I. I apologized for it, but at the same time I’m like, yeah, but sometimes, bud, you are so annoying. Bill Gasiamis (43:33) You had it coming. Judy Kim Cage (43:34) Yeah. Why are you so overprotective? Why do you point out every crack in the sidewalk? Why do you know, you still say I have to stop to tie up my hair when we’re walking on the sidewalk, you know, because you’re not supposed to do two things at once. ⁓ Yeah. So I felt as though I would make jokes all the time. I when my left hand would start to regain function. I called it my evil twin because I didn’t even recognize that it was mine. But then I would give it a high five every time I started gaining function back. And I would say things like, yeah, hey, evil twin, congrats. Or ⁓ I would say, I guess I don’t have to clean the house anymore. I don’t have to use my left hand to dust. I’m not capable of doing it. So why do it? Bill Gasiamis (44:29) Yeah. Judy Kim Cage (44:30) And I’m like, let’s always look for the silver lining. And it would usually be a joke. But, you know, if you couldn’t make fun of it or think about the ridiculousness of it, then I think it would be easier to fall into a pit of despair. Bill Gasiamis (44:48) I agree with you and laughing and all that releases, know, good endo, good endorphins and good neurochemicals and all that kind of stuff really does improve your blood pressure. It improves the way that your body feels, you know, the tightness in your muscles and all that kind of stuff. Everything improves when you laugh and you have to find funny things about a bad situation to laugh at, to kind of dial down the seriousness of the situation. can you know, really dial it down just by picking something strange that happened and laughing at it. I found myself doing that as well. And I’m similar in that I would go to rehab and they would, you know, we would chit chat like I am now with you and would have all sorts of conversations about all kinds of things. And the rehab was kind of like the, the, it was like the vessel, you know, to talk shit, have a laugh. ⁓ you know, be the clown of the rehab room. And I get it, everyone’s doing it tough, but it lightened the mood for everybody. You know, was, it’s a hard thing. You know, imagine it being just constantly and forever hard. And it was like, I don’t want to be that guy and wish they have fun as well. And, and I think my, my, my tough times were decreased as a result. Like, you know, those stuff, mental and emotional days, they, they come, but they go. then you have relief from them. And I think you need relief. Judy Kim Cage (46:23) Absolutely. Otherwise, just could feel perpetual and just never ending. ⁓ And why or how could you possibly survive feeling that way? Bill Gasiamis (46:39) Yeah. So who are you now? as in your, how does your idea of who you are sort of begin to shift after the initial acute phase and now six years in, almost seven years into your stroke journey? Finding Purpose After Stroke Judy Kim Cage (46:59) I think I am. I’m pretty confident in who I am, which is funny. ⁓ I ⁓ actually lean more into making more jokes or ⁓ lean into the fact that things don’t, they don’t have nearly the importance or the impact that you would otherwise think. ⁓ One of my sayings, I guess I say all the, you know, how they say don’t sweat the small stuff. my big stuff, like big stuff became small stuff, you know. So it would have to be something pretty big in order for me to really, really, you know, think about it. And a lot of the little things, you know, the nuisances in life and stuff, would usually just laugh or if I tripped or something, then I would just laugh at it and just keep moving on. ⁓ And I think, you know, It’s funny because some people will say, ⁓ gosh, like stop, you know, there is toxic positivity, right? And there’s plenty of that. And ⁓ I stay away from that, I think. But when I try to give people advice or a different outlook, ⁓ I do say, well, you you could think of it this way, you know. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows and flowers and, you know, care bears, but it is, you know, but it, but you can pull yourself out of a situation. You can try to figure out a way to work around it. You can, you know, choose differently for yourself, you know, do things that you love. You know, you’re only given a certain amount of limited time on the earth. So how do you want to spend it? And if you are on your deathbed, you know, would you have, do you have any regrets? You know, like you did read the books about, you know, that, ⁓ why am I forgetting? Doctors ⁓ that perform palliative care and, you know, they’ve written books about you know what people’s regrets have been after, know, once they are about to pass and you know, that not taking action was a regret. You know, like why didn’t I do this? Or why didn’t I do this? Why didn’t I try this? Like really, what would have been the downfall to trying something? ⁓ And I find that, you know, aside from just naturally being able to see things to laugh at or, or positive sides of things. ⁓ I tried, like, I wish that people could experience that without having gone through what we went through. ⁓ but that’s virtually impossible. I think. Bill Gasiamis (50:18) I think it’s impossible, totally, 100 % impossible because everybody thinks they’re doing okay until they’re not. You just cannot prevent somebody from going through something by taking the learning first. The learning has to come second. Sad as that is. Judy Kim Cage (50:39) ⁓ Well, and we all think we’re invincible to a large extent. ⁓ But ⁓ I think what I’ve been trying to do or me now, I’ve always, you know, volunteered in various ways, but now I take and hold extra value in being a mentor for other stroke patients. Bill Gasiamis (51:03) Yeah, yeah, that’s Judy Kim Cage (51:04) And for, you know, individuals that even just come up to me and talk about all of their medical problems, it doesn’t matter if it’s circulated or not, you know, it’s medically they’re like, there’s some white matter on my MRI, what do think I should do? I’m like, it’s not that simple of an answer. I think you should go to the doctor. Get on a list. Bill Gasiamis (51:29) Yeah. Your journey seems like you’re growing through this adversity, like as in it’s very post-traumatic growth type of experience here. Something that I talk about on my book, the unexpected way that a stroke became the best thing that happened. Not something that I recommend people experience to get to the other side of that, of course. But in hindsight, like it’s all those things that you’re describing. Judy’s Book: Super Survivor And I look at the chapters because in fact, you’ve written a book and it’s going to be out after this episode goes live, which is awesome. And the book that you’ve written is called Super Survivor. And indeed that is a fitting title. Indeed it is. How denial, resistance and persistence can lead to success and a better life after stroke. Right? So just looking at some of the chapters, there’s a lot of overlap there, right? And one of the chapters that there’s overlap in is the volunteering and purpose. I’ve got parts of my book that specifically talk about doing stuff for other people and how that supports recovery and how the people who said that stroke was the best thing that happened to them, the ones that I interviewed to gather the data, one of the main things that they were doing was helping other people, volunteering in some way, shape or form. And that helped shape their purpose in life. and their meaning in life. And it’s how I got there as well. It was like, okay, I’m gonna go and prevent stroke. I’m gonna go talk on behalf of the Stroke Foundation. We’re gonna raise awareness about what stroke is, how to take action on stroke, what to do if somebody’s having a stroke. And I started to feel like I gained a purpose in my life, which was gonna to not allow other people to go through what I went through. And then, With that came public speaking and then with that came the podcast and then the purpose grew and it became really ⁓ all encompassing. It’s like, wow, like I know what my mission is. I didn’t seek to find it. I stumbled across it and the chapter in my book is called stumbling into purpose because you can’t think it up. You just have to take action and then bam, bam, it appears. Like, is that your experience? Judy Kim Cage (53:53) ⁓ Well, so much of my identity had been wrapped up in my occupation. ⁓ And so when, you know, the stroke first happened, et cetera, but then as time has passed, ⁓ yeah, I’ve absolutely found more meaning in providing comfort to other stroke patients. whether it’s because they see me as inspiring that I was able to recover so quickly or that I was able to go back to work, you know, permanently. And just to give them hope, really. And ⁓ when I was in acute, I felt as though like, We do so much of the recovery alone ⁓ and there isn’t a ton of, you know, of course our therapists are fantastic and they’re, you know, they’re loving and they’re caring. But in terms of having to make it through, you know, certain darkness alone or, ⁓ you know, just feeling sorry for yourself even sometimes, or feeling like, hey, I can do everything, but nobody’s encouraging that. because they think it’s dangerous. ⁓ I had wished that, you know, there were more people who could understand ⁓ what survival and then recovery was, you know, truly like. And so I had read that in a number of books before hearing people tell me their stories in person because Emotionally, I absorbed too much of it. ⁓ I wanted to, I think I passed that five-year survival mark of the 26.7%, which I know varies for everybody. ⁓ at the same time, I said, wow, I did, I made it to the other side, I beat these odds. I think I wanted to keep it secret from all the people I worked with. which I still have actually, it won’t be for too much longer. ⁓ But ⁓ just being able to share that and to be vulnerable and to say all the deficits that I have and what I have overcome, ⁓ I think it’s also given people some hope that they can, if she was able to do it, then maybe it isn’t as tough as I think it is. Bill Gasiamis (56:43) Anyone can. Yeah, I love that. That’s kind of my approach to, you know, I’m just a average, humble, normal, amazing guy. You could do it too. You know, I could, I could teach you to what you need to do is learn. ⁓ but that’s true. It’s that it’s that we are, I get, I get people come on the podcast going, I’m so nervous to meet you. You’re on the, I’m on your podcast. Dude, you don’t know who I am. Like if you think I’m the podcast guy, you’ve got no idea. I’m in the back of my, in my garden, in a shed. what was something that’s meant to be a shed that looks like a studio and amazing and all this kind of stuff. Like, dude, I’m just. Judy Kim Cage (57:29) would not have known if you hadn’t told me. Bill Gasiamis (57:32) That’s right, because looks can be deceiving and that ideas that we get of people are just, you know, they’re just not accurate until we get to spend time with people and understand them. And I always try and play down who I am so that people can see that I am just a regular guy who went through this and had no, no equipment. had no ⁓ knowledge. had no skills overcoming learning. Like I just, I picked up what I needed when I could just so that I can stumble through to the next hurdle and stumble through that one and then keep going. I really want people to understand that even the people who appear to be super fabulous at everything, like they’re just not, nobody is that, everyone is just doing their best they can. Even the guy who’s got more money than you, a bigger house, whatever, a better investment, all that stuff, they’re all faking it until shit hits the fan and then they’ve got to really step up to be who they are. You know, that’s what I find. But attitude, mindset, ⁓ approach, know, laughing, doing things for other people all help. They are really important steps, you know. The other chapter that kind of. made me pay attention and take note ⁓ was you talk about the night everything changed, complicated medical history, lifesavers, volunteering and purpose, the caregivers, ⁓ easing back into life, which I think is a really important chapter, returning to work, which is really important. then chapter nine, life after stroke continued. That kind of really is something that made me pay attention because that’s exactly what it is, right? It’s life after stroke. It’s like a continuation. It’s a never ending kind of ⁓ unattainable thing. Judy Kim Cage (59:27) It just keeps rolling on. doesn’t stop. You know, even if you’ve gone through a hardship and overcome it, it doesn’t mean that life stops. You’ve got to keep learning these lessons over and over and over again. Even if you don’t want to learn them, however stubborn you are. ⁓ And I, you know, I one thing that I had written about was that I had resented ⁓ you know, what I had gone through for a little while. I said, why do I still have to learn the same lessons that everybody else has to learn? You know, if I’ve gone through this kind of transcendental thing, why do I still have to learn, you know, these other things? But then I realized that I was given the opportunity ⁓ from surviving, was given another chance to be able to truly realize what it was like to be happy and to live. And I’d never, I mean, I had, I had been depressed, you know, for an anxious for years. And, you know, I’ve been in therapy for years and, ⁓ you know, it really wasn’t truly until kind of getting this push of the fast forward button on learning lessons that it truly became happy, like true, true happiness. And I said, wow, that was the gift. And then to try to pass that on. Bill Gasiamis (1:01:10) It’s a pretty cool life hack. A shit way to experience it, but a pretty cool life hack. Judy Kim Cage (1:01:15) Yeah, yeah, yeah, definitely don’t I don’t recommend it I don’t Bill Gasiamis (1:01:20) Yeah. You get the learning in a short amount of time instead of years of years of wisdom and developing and learning and overcoming, which you avoided up until your first, you know, 38 years. And then, you know, you then, and then you kind of all of a sudden go, okay, well, I really have to buckle down and do these, ⁓ these modules of learning and I’ve got no choice. And I was the same. ⁓ and I have my days, I have my Good days, bad days, and I even recently had a bit of a day where I said to my wife, I got diagnosed with high blood pressure, headaches, migraines, a whole bunch of stuff, and then just tomorrow, I’m I’ve had enough. Why do I need to to be diagnosed with more things? Why do I need to have more medical appointments? Enough, it’s enough. I need to stop this stuff. It’s not fun. And then it took me about half a day to get over myself and go, well, I shouldn’t be here, really. Technically, Somebody has three blades in the brain, you know, I don’t know, maybe 50 years ago, they weren’t gonna make it. So now you’ve made it also high blood pressure. If you had high blood pressure 50 years ago, there was nothing to do to treat it. It was just gonna be high until you had a heart attack or ⁓ a brain aneurysm burst or something. And it’s like, I get to live in a time when interventions are possible and it is a blip on the radar. Like just all you do is take this tablet and you’re fine. Not that I revert to give me the tablet solution. I don’t, I’m forever going under the underlying cause. I want to know what the underlying cause is trying to get to the bottom of all of that. But in the meantime, I can remain stable with this little tablet and ⁓ decrease the risk of another brain hemorrhage. So it’s cool, know, like whatever. And that kind of helps me get through the, why me days, you know, cause They’re there, they come, they turn up, especially if it’s been one day after the next where things have been really unwell and we’ve had to medical help or whatever. When it’s been kind of intense version of it, it’s like, okay, I don’t want any more of this. So I get the whole, I’ve experienced the whole spectrum in this last 13, 14 years. We’re coming up to, I think the 20th or 21st, I think is my, maybe the 25th of my anniversary of my brain surgery. Jeez, I’ve come a long way. It’s okay. It’ll be like 11 years since my brain surgery. A lot of good things have happened since then. We got to live life for another 13 years, 11 years. I keep forgetting the number, it doesn’t matter. Yeah. Judy Kim Cage (1:04:17) Mine will have been my 17th ⁓ anniversary of my brain surgery ⁓ will be in January, sorry, in December. And then the seventh anniversary of the stroke is in January. So lot of years. Bill Gasiamis (1:04:33) Yeah, yeah. A lot of years, a lot of years, great that they’ve happened and I’m really happy with that. Keep doing these podcasts, makes me forget about myself. It’s about other people, so that’s cool. know, meet people like you, putting out awesome books. And when I was going through early on, there wasn’t a lot of content. It was hard to get content on stroke surviving, recovery, all the deficits, all the problems. That’s part of the reason why I started this. And now I think I’ve interviewed maybe 20 or 30 people who have written a book about stroke, which means that the access to information and stories is huge, right? So much of it. ⁓ Your book comes out in early December. Where is it going to be available for people to buy? Conclusion and Final Thoughts Judy Kim Cage (1:05:20) It is currently available to download ⁓ through the Kindle app and through Amazon. The hard copies will be available to order through Amazon and hopefully in other booksellers, but that’s TBD. Bill Gasiamis (1:05:39) Yeah, well, we’ll have all the current links by then. We’ll have all the current links available in the show notes. ⁓ At the beginning of this episode, I would have already talked about the book and in your bio when I’m describing the episode and who I’m about to chat to. So people would have already heard that once and hopefully they’ll be hearing it again at the end of the episode. So guys, if you didn’t pay attention at the beginning, but now you’re at the end, it’s about to come. I’m going to give all the details. Judy Kim Cage (1:06:07) stuck around. Bill Gasiamis (1:06:09) Yeah. If you stuck around, give us a thumbs up, right? Stuck around in the comments or something, you know? ⁓ Absolutely. Thank you so much for joining me, reaching out, sharing your story. It is lovely to hear and I wish you well in all of your endeavors, your continued recovery. yeah, fantastic. Great stuff. Thank you so much. Thank you. Well, that’s a wrap for another episode. want to thank Judy for sharing her story so openly. The way she spoke about denial, rehab, reality, cognitive fatigue and rebuilding identity is going to help a lot of people feel less alone. If you’re watching on YouTube, let us know in the comments, what part of Moyamoya Syndrome stroke recovery has been the hardest to explain to other people for you? 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Send us a textJacob Hill, IB Business Management teacher at Pensacola High School, is not only seeing the future, he's helping build it. In this episode, he shares how Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is giving high school students real experiences that translate into confidence, connections and leadership. Learn how students in middle school are getting the same opportunities.Guest: Jacob Hill https://www.instagram.com/pensacolahigh.fbla/ | https://www.facebook.com/pensacolaib  | https://www.escambiaschools.org/Page/91 Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

In this episode of Plugged In, we're joined by Kai Schaefer and Tristan Khoshyomn — Greenwood Laboratory School students and Academy Class 35 graduates — as they share how their Leadership Springfield experience helped them spark new opportunities for peers by founding Greenwood's FBLA chapter, mentor opportunities with MSU students, and more. Hear their reflections on leadership, community, and how they're turning classroom lessons into lasting impact.

Lucille Esler is a 14-year-old titleholder proudly representing Gloversville, New York, as Miss Niagara's Teen. A student at Gloversville High School, Lucille is a dedicated scholar and community leader with aspirations of becoming a radiologist.Her Community Service Initiative, “Life With Theodorable: Supporting Autistic Individuals and Their Families,” reflects her passion for inclusion and advocacy. As the founder of this initiative, Lucille has raised over $4,000 to provide essential resources and support to autistic individuals and their loved ones. Her efforts have earned her the Glove City Coalition Youth Community Engagement Award.Lucille stays active as a clarinetist, slalom water skier, and board member of her school's Key Club. She is also involved with the Future Business Leaders of America and swims for her school's varsity team. She's no stranger to the spotlight, having played roles like “Darla” in Finding Nemo and “Fiyero” in Wicked.Health and well-being are priorities for Lucille, who practices dance and acrobatics nearly every day. She maintains both her physical and mental health through movement, a healthy diet, and outdoor activities like hiking. Her commitment aligns closely with the values of #MissAmericaFit.Aside from her own initiative, Lucille is passionate about addressing the impact of digital communication on her generation. She believes fostering face-to-face interactions is crucial in an age dominated by screens.To learn more about Lucille's organization follow her on social media at @MissNiagaraTeenNY and check out all the details here: https://lifewiththeodorable.com/Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

The hour starts with a visit from Michael Bina, who has come up with a great idea as we all prepare for the upcoming draft. The Cheesy Name Hall of Fame is about tying football players, teams, and media personnel to great-tasting cheese from Wisconsin and the world. He even came up with great names for the guys: John Maino Murazzano & Jim Schmitt House Swiss. We LOVE it! Then we're joined by Cari Josephson with the Walk To End Alzheimer's and Jamie Damm with Future Business Leaders of America. The Alzheimer's Association has collaborated with FBLA students at an event taking place in Green Bay this week. FBLA is supporting the association by spreading awareness & education, fundraising, and volunteering. It sounds like a great partnership. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: CARI JOSEPHSON, Michael Bina, Jamie Damm

The hour starts with a visit from Michael Bina, who has come up with a great idea as we all prepare for the upcoming draft. The Cheesy Name Hall of Fame is about tying football players, teams, and media personnel to great-tasting cheese from Wisconsin and the world. He even came up with great names for the guys: John Maino Murazzano & Jim Schmitt House Swiss. We LOVE it! Then we're joined by Cari Josephson with the Walk To End Alzheimer's and Jamie Damm with Future Business Leaders of America. The Alzheimer's Association has collaborated with FBLA students at an event taking place in Green Bay this week. FBLA is supporting the association by spreading awareness & education, fundraising, and volunteering. It sounds like a great partnership. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: CARI JOSEPHSON, Michael Bina, Jamie Damm

Today, as part of our ongoing “Tricks of the Trade” series, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio hears tips from the next generation of ag industry leaders at the Houston Livestock Show. There, he receives pointers on showing cattle, learns about livestock as an investment business and even meets some friendly podcasting competition. But first: The breakfast cereal indicator shows that consumers are careful and concerned about spending on basics.

Today, as part of our ongoing “Tricks of the Trade” series, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio hears tips from the next generation of ag industry leaders at the Houston Livestock Show. There, he receives pointers on showing cattle, learns about livestock as an investment business and even meets some friendly podcasting competition. But first: The breakfast cereal indicator shows that consumers are careful and concerned about spending on basics.

Megan Kreul was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports is being able to compete against other athletes, make new friends, improve herself, and set personal goals. The next game or meet is never promised, so she always gives it her all. The sports Megan competes in are volleyball, basketball, and track and field. She actively participates in FFA, Future Business Leaders of America, the environmental club, the National Honor Society, SDPE Swim Help, Song Spinners, and the chorus. Megan volunteers her time in her community with highway clean-ups for various groups and has helped at the Grant County Dairy Breakfast for over 10 years. She helps on her county's local tractor rides in July with the route and the live auction to help benefit the local fire department of the town that they ride to. She also helps with admissions for a local group, Full Throttle, for an NTPA tractor pull. Being a 6th generation on her family farm, Megan sees agriculture as a way of life, as not many people have the opportunity to experience it anymore. Family farms are usually so big that not just one family operates it. Her father oversees about 500 acres of corn and soybeans and plants all of Beck's Seed and with his Beck's agronomy team. There are no guarantees in farming, but she does the best she can and hopes that she leaves it a little better for the next generation. Megan will be attending Winona State University for pre-physical therapy while also competing for the Winona State University Girls track team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congratulations, to East Central High School student Sabrina Vasquez, who recently competed against the best students from across Texas in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Competition and brought home first place in the Electronic Career Portfolio category! Her presentation showcased her journey to becoming a successful architect, outlining her academic path, available resources, a timeline of her goals, and the impact she hopes to make on her family and community. With more than 3,000 students at the state competition, this is an incredible achievement! In addition to Sabrina, 28 East Central students placed in the top three...Article Link

Ashton Brusveen was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is how it is a great way to challenge himself, stay active, and bond with teammates. He loves the thrill of competition whether win or lose. Extracurricular activities have been a major part of his high school experience. Through the many different meetings, contests, and games, he has developed strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills that will serve him well in the future. Ashton competes in basketball, football, and track and field. He is involved with the National Honor Society as the vice president, Cambria-Friesland Forensics, Student Council as the president, and Future Business Leaders of America. Ashton is also heavily involved in his community. He has volunteered at many activities including the Wisconsin Agricultural Youth Council, Youth Leadership Board Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative, NHS Red Cross blood drives, FFA & Hilltopper Football Corn Carnival. He also participated in the Student Council highway cleanup, Brie Shed Educational Day, spring cleanup for local communities, Columbia County FFA breakfast, 4H June Dairy Days breakfast, and set up the Dump Run. Growing up on a farm, Ashton has gained hands-on experience in grain handling, crop marketing, and customer relations by working alongside his grandfather and father. As a third-generation farmer, his passion for grain farming stems from the opportunities and work ethic his grandparents instilled in him. These experiences have shown him the importance of hard work, problem-solving, and building relationships in agriculture. His community service experience has made a big impact on life skills, but it has also shown him the importance of being a role model for younger members. Over the past four years, Ashton has built and grown his business, Seed Clean, where he purchases, cleans, and resells bulk seed for cover crops. After graduating high school, he plans to continue expanding his business while attending UW-Platteville for agribusiness with an emphasis on commodity and price analysis to prepare for a career in grain production or agricultural sales.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two Seneca Valley students are working together to make a difference by raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In this episode, you'll learn all about their Student Visionaries of the Year fundraiser, ways to donate and how this campaign supports blood cancer patients.IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEWWhat's the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The Student Visionaries of the Year program Details about fundraising effortsHow to donateStudent Visionaries of the Year PittsburghSPECIAL GUESTSSeneca Valley juniors, Mr. Samuel Boyer II and Miss Roshini UmeshMr. Samuel Boyer II is a junior at Seneca Valley Senior Highschool. He is the vice president of the Key Club as well as Future Business Leaders of America. He is also involved in organizing a financial literacy presentation for the senior class.Miss Roshini Umesh is an aspiring physician-scientist who is dedicated to making a difference in her community. She founded HEART Volunteers, a program that supports hospice patients through personalized care and meaningful initiatives. Miss Umesh combines her affinity for healthcare with policy, and she hopes to make a difference through legislation. She is also involved in Academic Decathlon, Youth and Government, Science Honor Society, and plays the piano and violin.

A large group of East Central High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members have qualified for the State competition to be held on Feb. 23-25 at the Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock. All of these state finalists placed first or second at the regional competition.Article Link

A large group of East Central High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members have qualified for the State competition to be held on Feb. 23-25 at the Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock. All of these state finalists placed first or second at the regional competition.Article Link

Op het gebied van zonne-energie is Europa volledig afhankelijk van China. Dat moet anders, dacht Marc Rechter in 2019 toen hij zijn bedrijf MCPV oprichtte. Het doel: de grootste zonnecelfabriek van Europa bouwen, in Veendam welteverstaan. Hoe staat het er nu voor met deze plannen? En wat is er nodig om te kunnen concurreren met China?  Marc Rechter, topman van MCPV is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.  Macro met Mujagić  Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Boardroompanel  Hoe relevant is werkgeversorganisatie VNO-NCW nog voor de toekomst van het Nederlandse bedrijfsleven? En: hoe ver kun je als milieuorganisatie gaan met het maken van een campagneposter van een topbankier? Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.10 in het boardroompanel met:  Future Business Leader  Wie zijn de ondernemers van de toekomst? Welke hordes willen ze nemen, hoe willen ze groeien en wat voor soort leider willen zij zijn? Dat ga ik onderzoeken in een serie gesprekken met Future Business Leaders. Ik vraag jonge ondernemers naar hun successen, maar ook naar hun missers.  Te gast is Nazha Rustom, Chief Diversity en Inclusion bij de Nederlandsche Bank  Contact & Abonneren   BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Did you know that the sticker price of a college education is rarely what families actually end up paying? Are you missing out on financial aid opportunities that could save you thousands?" If you're feeling overwhelmed by the skyrocketing costs of college and confused about navigating financial aid, this episode is for you. It breaks down how to maximize your chances of reducing the sticker price through need-based or merit-based aid, helping you discover how to make a quality education more affordable without missing crucial opportunities. Whether you're just starting the college search or knee-deep in applications, you'll gain the tools to make smarter financial decisions for your child's future. In this episode you will: 1. Get insider tips on how to navigate the FAFSA process and uncover financial aid opportunities you might not know exist. 2. Learn how to compare colleges beyond the sticker price to find hidden savings on tuition. 3. Understand the difference between need-based and merit-based aid so you can strategize for the best possible offers for your child's education. Listen now to learn how you can drastically cut college costs and secure the best financial aid for your child's education. Learn more from John at: https://www.raisingachampion.net About John ( in his words) As a CCFS certified college advisor, I have collaborated with College Funding Solutions, Inc. to present high school students and their parents with a cost-efficient and streamlined approach to attaining excellent post-secondary education at the most favorable price. After four years in various sales roles, I transitioned into my current position as a certified college advisor in the Delaware Valley. Prior to this, I enjoyed a successful 25-year career in sports broadcast journalism, during which I received 11 Emmy awards and three Edward R. Murrow awards for my on-air contributions with numerous nominations. I now take great pleasure in assisting families to navigate the college planning process, ensuring students secure placements in their desired colleges at the most favorable cost. That passion was fueled by a mother who was a high school teacher and the Texas State Advisor for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). After she passed away following her battle with cancer, our family established the Joan E. Boruk Memorial Scholarship to honor her memory. About Theresa A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit. Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Connect with Theresa today! • Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa • Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/ About Parenting with Confidence Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success! Please share, comment, rate, and download! Thank you! Blessings! Theresa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/support

This episode is conducted by Mrs. McQueen (Sarah) FBLA advisor at the Jackson County High School, along with the FBLA student officer team Kasey Bowman (Historian), Rylee Turner (Reporter), Kyla Bagwell (Parliamentarian), Isabella DeLeon (Vice President), Brista Estridge (President), and Laikyn Robinson (Secretary). They discuss how the team is using FBLA to gain hands on work experience to prepare them for the workplace, exciting upcoming events, opportunities for members to be involved and the value of community that comes with being in a club or organization. Tune in for insights, advice and a closer look at the leadership behind the FBLA chapter of Jackson County High School. The team owes much of its success to the former president, Jason Cornett. He is a role model, that inspires the current officer team to make the current officer team to make FBLA the inclusive club that it is. Mr. Cornett graduated last year and stays in touch with members and provides counsel and praise to the team. Being an officer for FBLA is a huge commitment. Officers stay after school and are constantly in communication with one another. The chapter has big plans for the year. Last year the officer team led the chapter to be Nationally recognized Silver chapter. This year the team has a goal to be recognized as a Gold Chapter and are already halfway there with necessary points. The upcoming event the club is most looking forward to is Boo On The Hill! There will be student volunteers from several JCHS clubs and organizations decorating their trunks and handing out candy. The event is free and open to the public. Community members are invited to bring their families to the Trunk or Treat event at JCHS on October 24th from 5-6:30pm. You're also encouraged to stop by the Jackson County Public Library in McKee for more Trunk Or Treat fun and the Adult Education center for hotdogs and other treats during this time. JCHS-FBLA is looking forward to opportunities to serve our community and equip students with the experience and knowledge they need to be successful in their careers in our community and beyond. If you're interested in collaborating with us on future projects we'd love to hear from you. You can contact Sarah McQueen at Sarah.mcqueen@jackson.kyschools.us (mailto:Sarah.mcqueen@jackson.kyschools.us) to begin planning future opportunities for collaboration. We thank God for young folks, who hold a vision for the future! We thank You for listening and continued support! We thank our great sponsors- The Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.com WWAG 107.9fm www.wagoncountry.com Our friend and neighbor Devonna Hisel and our friend in Oklahoma, John Caywood. You can email us for any reason at appalachianimagination@gmail.com STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/support

Bedrijven krijgen met steeds meer regels te maken. Regels voor veiligheid, gezondheid en natuurlijk nog de ESG. Voor veel bedrijven misschien vervelend, maar niet voor inspectie- en certificeringsbedrijf Normec. Het in 2016 opgerichte bedrijf is door middel van een agressieve overname strategie uitgegroeid tot een waardering van 2 miljard euro. Maar hoe zorg je dat je niet ten onder gaat aan je eigen groei? En: zorgt de hoge regeldruk niet juist voor meer problemen?  Joep Bruins, topman van inspectie- en certificeringsbedrijf Normec, is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.  Macro met Mujagić   Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Boardroompanel  De autoriteit persoonsgegevens legt een forse boete op aan techbedrijf Clearview AI. Kan de leiding van het bedrijf aansprakelijk worden gesteld? En: het Openbaar Ministerie gaat voormalig Jumbo-topman Frits van Eerd ook vervolgen voor witwassen. Wat betekent dit voor de reputatie van de supermarktketen?  Panelleden:  - Jeroen Vercauteren, specialist op het gebied van overnames en fusies, verbonden aan Factor-Ros Bedrijfsovernames  - Harm-Jan de Kluiver, hoogleraar ondernemingsrecht aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam en voormalig advocaat bij de Brauw    Future Business Leaders  Wie zijn de ondernemers van de toekomst? Welke hordes willen ze nemen, hoe willen ze groeien en wat voor soort leider willen zij zijn? Presentator Thomas van Zijl gaat in gesprek met jonge ondernemers en vraagt ze ook wat hun grootste valkuil is.  Te gast is Sven van der Biezen, oprichter van kredietverstrekker Floryn.  Geniaal of Onzinnig  Welk bedrijf droomt er niet van: het introduceren van een geniaal product of een briljante dienst. Maar wat in de ogen van het bedrijf in kwestie geweldig is, kan zo maar onzinnig zijn.    Om de echte pareltjes te vinden én nonsens te ontmaskeren, gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl iedere donderdag in gesprek met een ondernemer die een product of dienst onder de aandacht wil brengen. Deze week is het de beurt aan Sven van der Biezen, oprichter van kredietverstrekker Floryn.    Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail.   Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Sonia Alleyne talks with Theresa Merritt-Watson, author of the book 'Black Tech, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Leaders in Technology.' They discuss the importance of teaching African-American history to young students and the lack of representation of African-American figures in mainstream education. They also touch on the importance of critical thinking skills and nurturing a child's passion. Theresa shares her experiences as a parent and offers insights into effective parenting strategies. She also talks about her organization, Synergy Training Solutions, which focuses on advocating for African-American students and providing support for parents and educators. Theresa emphasizes the need for change and empowerment within the African-American community.

Have you ever wondered how a 13-year-old could make waves in a male-dominated industry like automotive? Meet Kaylee Jewert, our inspiring guest who has made significant strides, including delivering a keynote speech at the Women in Automotive Conference. In this episode, you'll discover how her early exposure to the automotive world through her parents' careers ignited her passion for promoting this excellent career avenue to young people.Kaylee's entrepreneurial spirit and involvement in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) were a launching pad for her. We'll explore how her experiences led her to the Women in Automotive stage and how she became so passionate about discussing the importance of engaging young minds through exposure to the industry.Overall, this was a fun and honest conversation with a 13-year-old who was true to herself and her age. Kaylee didn't pretend to be older or something she wasn't, bringing a refreshing authenticity to our discussion.Stay tuned as we preview Kaylee's upcoming TEDx talk. In it, she will address the generational dynamics affecting teenage mental health, including the impact of COVID-19, parenting styles, and social media. This episode celebrates the future of women in automotive and the inspiring potential of young leaders like Kaylee.

Nederland gooit per jaar zo'n 60 miljoen ton aan afval weg. Voor bedrijven wordt het extra belangrijk wat en hoeveel zij weggooien door de CSRD richtlijn die er aankomt. Voor afvalplatform Milieu Service Groep biedt dat een extra kans om bedrijven te helpen en geld te verdienen aan die afvalberg. Godert van Dedem, topman van afvalplatform Milieu Service Groep is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.    Macro met Mujagić   Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.   Boardroompanel   Hoe kan verffabrikant AkzoNobel nog steeds grondstoffen voor verf leveren aan Rusland? En: vliegtuigbouwer Boeing heeft zich niet aan de voorwaarden gehouden die bij een schikking werden gesteld. Wat zijn de consequenties? Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.10 in het boardroompanel met:     -Inge Brakman, commissaris bij onder meer DSM Nederland en partner bij de bestuurskamer  -Harm-Jan de Kluiver, hoogleraar ondernemingsrecht aan de UvA, voormalig advocaat bij De Brauw    Future Business Leaders   Wie zijn de ondernemers van de toekomst? Welke hordes willen ze nemen, hoe willen ze groeien en wat voor soort leider willen zij zijn? Dat ga ik onderzoeken in een serie gesprekken met Future Business Leaders. Ik vraag jonge ondernemers naar hun successen, maar ook naar hun missers.  Te gast is Lukas Grosfeld, oprichter van koffiebedrijf Wakuli.    Geniaal of onzinnig  Welk bedrijf droomt er niet van: het introduceren van een geniaal product of een briljante dienst. Maar wat in de ogen van het bedrijf in kwestie geweldig is, kan zo maar onzinnig zijn.   Om de echte pareltjes te vinden én nonsens te ontmaskeren, ga ik iedere donderdag in gesprek met een ondernemer die een product of dienst onder de aandacht wil brengen. Te gast is Douke Visserman, business developer van Hygro.    Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail.   Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Softwarebouwer AFAS is het eerste Nederlandse bedrijf dat de vierdaagse werkweek introduceert, oftewel 4 dagen werken voor 5 dagen loon. Is dat wel wenselijk nu werkgeversorganisaties en de overheid juist wil dat we meer gaan werken? Bas van der Veldt, topman van softwarebouwer AFAS is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.  Macro met Mujagić  Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Boardroompanel  Shell legt de bouw van een grote biobrandstoffabriek tijdelijk stil, het bedrijf lijkt zich met de nieuwe strategie meer te gaan focussen op de kortere termijn. En: Bestuurders klagen steeds meer over de toenemende bemoeizucht van commissarissen, hoe ziet de ideale samenwerking tussen bestuur en toezicht eruit? Dat en meer bespreken we om 11:10 in het Boardroompanel met:  Leen Paape, emeritus hoogleraar corporate governance aan Nyenrode, commissaris en toezichthouder bij diverse organisaties  Hugo Reumkens, Partner en advocaat bij van Doorne, voorzitter raad van toezicht van de Tilburg University.    Future business leaders  Wie zijn de ondernemers van de toekomst? Welke hordes willen ze nemen, hoe willen ze groeien en wat voor soort leider willen zij zijn? Dat onderzoeken we in gesprekken met Future Business Leaders. Thomas van Zijl vraagt jonge ondernemers naar hun successen, maar ook naar hun missers.  Te gast is Elske Schouten, operationeel directeur van MRC Holland en voormalig adjunct hoofdredacteur bij NRC.  Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail.   Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Nic talks with Matt Freeman, the Manager of Charlotte FC Premium Sales (or should I say Experiences?). A former Irmo High School (Columbia, SC metro) soccer star under legend Phil Savitz and Marshall University defender, Matt worked his way from Cybersecurity sales before heading to Charlotte to be around a game he loves and helping others meet their needs for a premium and entertaining time. Matt has been named as part of Charlotte's Top 30 under 30 Future Business Leaders. Check out the Premium Sales site if you are interested in having an event with Charlotte FC. ⁠

Er komen meer huisartsen in Nederland, maar de vraag naar huisartsen daalt niet. Hoe kan dat? En: wat is het effect van het Integraal Zorgakkoord op de huisartsenzorg? Marjolein Tasche, voorzitter Landelijke Huisartsen Vereniging is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.  Macro met Mujagić  Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Ondernemerspanel Wat gaat een nieuw personeelsbeleid de Schiphol Group opleveren? En: op wat voor manier moet de Volksbank verkocht gaan worden? Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.10 in het boardroompanel met:   Tanja Nagel, bestuursvoorzitter DSI, commissaris o.a. bij EY Nederland en Oncode Mijntje Luckerath- Rovers, corporate Governance Tilburg University commissaris onder andere bij het Erasmus MC, NRC Media en Pels Rijcken LENTO Eind 2020, middenin de coronacrisis, viel er een belangrijk rapport over arbeidsmigranten op de mat. Het was getiteld GEEN TWEEDERANGS BURGERS. Onder leiding van Emile Roemer werd er advies uitgebracht om misstanden rond arbeidsmigranten te voorkomen, zoals bijvoorbeeld gebrekkige huisvesting en de grote afhankelijkheid van werkgevers.   Even daarna kwam de vrije markt kwam ook met een oplossing, en die heet LENTO, een platform waar arbeidsmigranten en verhuurders aan elkaar gekoppeld worden, zonder de bekende misstanden.  Te gast is topman en mede-oprichter Jaap Uijlenbroek, ook voormalig directeur-generaal bij de Belastingdienst. Future Business Leaders Wie zijn de ondernemers van de toekomst? Welke hordes willen ze nemen, hoe willen ze groeien en wat voor soort leider willen zij zijn? Dat ga ik onderzoeken in een serie gesprekken met Future Business Leaders. Ik vraag jonge ondernemers naar hun successen, maar ook naar hun missers.  Te gast is Henk Jansen, mede-oprichter van Unitura.  Geniaal of onzinnig Welk bedrijf droomt er niet van: het introduceren van een geniaal product of een briljante dienst. Maar wat in de ogen van het bedrijf in kwestie geweldig is, kan zo maar onzinnig zijn.   Om de echte pareltjes te vinden én nonsens te ontmaskeren, ga ik iedere donderdag in gesprek met een ondernemer die een product of dienst onder de aandacht wil brengen. Dat doe ik met onze Future Business Leader Henk Jansen van Unitura.  Vandaag te gast is Pieter Duijs, oprichter van Thuysvers, hij lanceerde onlangs de zogeheten gezonde maaltijdenmuur.   Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail.  Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Een luchthaven in de regio is niet in ieders beleving een noodzaak. Het is de vraag of het economisch echt iets oplevert en daarbij komt dat het vliegen zorgt voor geluidsoverlast en CO2-uitstoot. Wat voor rol kan zo'n luchthaven spelen en hoe moeilijk is het om de omgeving van het nut te overtuigen? Meiltje de Groot, directeur van Groningen Airport Eelde over de toekomst van de luchthaven is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.    Macro met Mujagić   Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Boardroompanel  Is de verhoging van havengelden een geluk bij een ongeluk voor Schiphol? En: Mag een werkgever stemadvies geven aan zijn werknemers? Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.10 in het boardroompanel met: Stefan Peij, Directeur en oprichter van de Governance Academy en Rob Oudman, Hoofd Benelux bij de Amerikaanse zakenbank Houlihan Lokey     Locatierubriek  Nederland is druk bezig met het bouwen van zon- en windparken, maar gaat dat wel hard genoeg? Hoe kan de energietransitie het beste vorm krijgen? En: is het nog wel nodig om in te zetten op energie van de zon en de wind als de politiek ook koerst op het neerzetten van vier kerncentrales?   Ik ga het bespreken met Henny van der Windt, onderzoeker Milieu, Energie en Samenleving aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.    Future Business Leaders   Wie zijn de ondernemers van de toekomst? Welke hordes willen ze nemen, hoe willen ze groeien en wat voor soort leider willen zij zijn? Dat ga ik onderzoeken in een serie gesprekken met Future Business Leaders. Ik vraag jonge ondernemers naar hun successen, maar ook naar hun missers.  Te gast is Yeelen Knegtering, mede-oprichter en CEO van Klippa.  Geniaal of Onzinnig    Welk bedrijf droomt er niet van: het introduceren van een geniaal product of een briljante dienst. Maar wat in de ogen van het bedrijf in kwestie geweldig is, kan zo maar onzinnig zijn.   Om de echte pareltjes te vinden én nonsens te ontmaskeren, ga ik iedere donderdag in gesprek met een ondernemer die een product of dienst onder de aandacht wil brengen. Dat doe ik met onze Future Business Leader Yeelen Knegtering  van Klippa.  Te gast is Jan Peter van der Zee eigenaar van Uildriks, een worstenbedrijf uit het Groningse Hoogezand dat werkt aan een eierbalmachine.    Contact & Abonneren    BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail.     Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2024 - St. Teresa teacher Sandra Bronson along with students, David and Luke Miller, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Future Business Leaders of America program at St. Teresa and how the two students have qualified for the national competition in Orlando. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On April 24 through April 27, 2024, six Washougal High School students competed at the Future Business Leaders of America State Business Leadership Conference in Spokane. https://tinyurl.com/yc3ab9x5 #WashougalSchoolDistrict #WashougalHighSchoolstudents #FutureBusinessLeadersofAmerica #StateBusinessLeadershipConference #LibertyAndelman #JacobLarzalere #SocialMediaStrategies #IntrotoPublicSpeaking #CarterWilson #MadelineBrock #XavierPineda-Gutierrez #LauraPerez #SouthwestWashingtonRegionalFBLAConference #Washougal #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Corporations play a major role in emitting climate-altering greenhouse gases, and businesses need to be fully on board if the world is going to avoid the worst of the climate crisis. But lessons on climate change’s effects on business aren’t always taught in MBA programs. Now, a group of educators is trying to change that. Plus: a major FCC fine for cell companies and a preview of the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week.

Corporations play a major role in emitting climate-altering greenhouse gases, and businesses need to be fully on board if the world is going to avoid the worst of the climate crisis. But lessons on climate change’s effects on business aren’t always taught in MBA programs. Now, a group of educators is trying to change that. Plus: a major FCC fine for cell companies and a preview of the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week.

Listen now and nominate a colleague who is making a similar impact in our field!Matthew K. Cashion, Jr., CIC, CRM (Matt), born and raised in Little Rock, was enrolled in the seventh grade at Pulaski Academy upon its inception by his parents. Before graduating in 1977, he attended Boys State and served as state president of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). His next phase of life found him following in the footsteps of his next older brother, Ted, graduating from Westminster College in Fulton, MO in 1981 with degrees in Economics & Business Administration and Accounting, and a fiancee, Susan Pippin. While at Westminster, he served as a member of the college's prestigious Skulls of Seven Society and is a Sigma Chi. After graduation, he joined the family agency alongside both brothers, Benson and Ted, and his father, Knight, and marrying his college sweetheart in the spring of 1982.Education and industry involvement was instilled in the agency fiber by Knight and continues as part of its DNA today. Soon after joining the agency, his father sent him to the Reliance Insurance Company's Agent Surety School in 1983. In 1986, Matt received his Certified Insurance Counselor Designation and completed the requirements for his Certified Risk Manager designation in 2004. Additionally, Knight gave him the opportunity to attend surety industry association meetings, where he found his business passion. With mentors from all over the countryproviding wind in his sails, Matt volunteered his way through the ranks of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), serving as a Regional Vice-President, Board Member, various committee memberships and chairmanships, and in 2003-2004 he served as the youngest national president.His lane through NASBP was via education. Attending its Level 2 surety school in 1986, he discovered a second passion; teaching. Returning to the association's school two years later, Matt was recently honored as the longest tenured instructor for NASBP clocking in 35 years of volunteer service to thousands of students from every state in the union as well as seven foreign countries. Further participation has included curriculum development and review of all levels of the association's educational offerings on contract surety, text editing of The Basic Bond Book, curriculum review for The Institutes' AFSB designation as well as recording select course introduction videos.Having just completed another term as chair of NASBP's Professional Development Committee, Matt is currently serving as co-chair of the Annual Meeting Program committee for a record sixth time.NASBP honored Matt with the President's Award in 2004, the John J. “Jack” Curtin Presidents Award for Distinguished Service in Surety Education in 2009, the Bruce T. Wallace Award for Career Contributions in 2013 (its highest award), and the John J. “Jack” Curtin Award again in 2023, becoming the only two time recipient.Matt also followed the leadership example set by his business partner, Jim Allbritton, serving as president of The Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas (Big I - Arkansas) in 2015-2016. In 2021, Big I honored Matt with its highest award, the Allan Kennedy Memorial Award.An unintended consequence of volunteer service to various construction trade associations over the years has resulted in awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas (ABC) (2020 - Phillip Joiner Award for leadership) and Associated General Contractors of Arkansas (AGC) (2011 - Distinguished Service Award; 2021 - President's Award). After having served as a founding member of National AGC's Surety Industry Advisory Council and acting as its Outreach and Education Task Force Chair in 2001, AGC inducted Matt into its Consulting Contractors Council of America in 2009.Further involvement has included presentations and speaking opportunities all over the country to various groups ranging from the AICPA, the National Home Builders Association, local surety associations, trade associations (AGC, ABC, ASA, NAWIC), universities, engineers, and as a convention keynote speaker in Puerto Rico.Outside of the industry, Matt has offered his time to a variety of civic organizations including Pulaski Academy, Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services, the Metropolitan YMCA, and the Heflin Youth Foundation. Additionally, he has received gubernatorial appointments to the Information Network of Arkansas and the Contractors Licensing Board, where he has served as Chair.Combining his passion for teaching and his greatest blessing, Matt and his wife have co-led various small groups at their church for over 30 years, most recently post college single adults. Pushing the comfort zone limits, he even became an ordained minister during the pandemic in order to perform a requested wedding service for a couple that had met in the class.His most recent passion and greatest joys are found in spending time with his six amazing grandchildren. His daughter Rachel and her husband Dr. David Rainwater, have three wonderful girls. His son, Matthew K. Cashion, III (Tripp) and his wife Kara, have two amazing girls and his only grandson (Matthew K. Cashion, IV aka Knight).

Dave Moore speaks with Riya Singh on the podcast. She is a senior at Pueblo West High School with a bright future. She is involved with the debate team, Future Business Leaders of America, and Youth in Government. Youth and Government is where students take part in a mock government and congress and discuss potential bills and pass laws.   She is also planning a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet the President & other government officials to see the innerworkings of our government even more.   Next Year, she plans to attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island to double major in Political Science and  Women's Gender & Sexuality Studies.   Her motivation has set her up for a bright future, she says her drive comes from people turning up their nose when she tells them she is from Pueblo. Now she strives to show others parts of the state Pueblo people can be successful and encourage other students they can do that same.    

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Ruim twee jaar lang keek staatsagent Jeroen Kremers over de schouders mee van de directie van vliegtuigmaatschappij KLM. Wat heeft hij in die periode aangetroffen? En hoe ging hij om met de kritiek vanuit de media, vakbonden en de maatschappij? Jeroen Kremers, staatsagent bij KLM is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.  Macro met Mujagić Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Lobbypanel  De Tweede Kamer gaat binnenkort beslissen welke onderwerpen wel of niet controversieel verklaard, is er werk aan de winkel voor lobbyisten? En: de ACM komt in actie tegen valse groene claims van ondernemers. Dat en meer bespreken we om 13.00 in het lobbypanel met:  - Boris van der Ham, voorzitter van verschillende belangenverenigingen, zoals de NVBF, de VGN en de VVTP, en voormalig politicus  - Reinier Castelein, voorzitter van De Unie  Luister l Lobbypanel Geniaal of onzinnig?   Welk bedrijf droomt er niet van: het introduceren van een geniaal product of een briljante dienst. Maar wat in de ogen van het bedrijf in kwestie geweldig is, kan zo maar onzinnig zijn. Bij ons te gast is vandaag Maurius Smit van Cathedrall  Future Business Leaders  Wie zijn de leiders van de toekomst, wat beweegt hen, waar dromen ze over, wat vinden ze belangrijk én wat juist niet? Dat bespreek ik in deze rubriek met Future Business Leaders. Bij ons te gast is Viola Dijkman Business Manager Inkomen Collectief bij NN.  Zakenpartner  Ze studeerde algemene taalwetenschappen met een specialisatie in Nederlandse gebarentaal aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam. Na zeven jaar als onderzoeker bij de Stichting Het Dove en Slechthorende Kind, betrad ze de communicatiewereld en vond ze haar weg naar The Refugee Company. Hoewel ze er kort stopte, keerde ze snel terug als operationeel directeur.  De zakenpartner van deze week is Debora Timmerman, operationeel directeur van The Refugee Company  Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 12:00 tot 14:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail en Twitter. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greenpeace voert steeds meer rechtszaken, tegenover de Staat, de Rabobank en andere partijen. Is actievoeren nog wel een effectief middel, en hoe lang is de rechter de milieubeweging goedgezind?  Andy Palmen, directeur van Greenpeace Nederland is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.  Macro met Mujagic  Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Lobbypanel  Hoe benaderen lobbyisten in Den Haag de nieuwe partij van Pieter Omtzigt? En: de lobby rondom de veerdienst van en naar Ameland staat onder toenemende druk. Dat en meer bespreken we om 13.00 in het Lobbypanel met Peter van Keulen, oprichter van Public Matters en Arco Timmermans, bijzonder hoogleraar Public Affairs aan Universiteit Leiden  Luister l Lobbypanel Geniaal of Onzinnig  Met renteverlagingen hoopt China de economie waar aan de praat te krijgen. Maar de rente gaat minder omlaag dan economen hadden gehoopt en het is de vraag of het gaat helpen. Wat is er nodig om het economische tij te keren? Te gast is Boudewijn Poldermans, van het Netherlands China Business Council.    Future Business Leaders  Wie zijn de leiders van de toekomst, wat beweegt hen, waar dromen ze over, wat vinden ze belangrijk én wat juist niet? Dat bespreekt Thomas van Zijl in de rubriek Future Business Leaders. Deze keer te gast: Roald Heetvelt, Manager BI & Analytics bij PostNL internationaal.    Zakenpartner  Na een impulsieve verhuizing naar Amsterdam, kwam ze terecht in een studieperiode waarin ze van alles wat heeft geprobeerd. Maar na een lange carièrre bij KLM, nam ze toch een vogelvlucht naar het ondernemerschap, en besloot ze voor zichzelf te beginnen. De zakenpartner van deze week is Madeleine Braun, medeoprichter van Flox Flowers.    Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 12:00 tot 14:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail en Twitter.   Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het bedrijf achter de Gouden Gids én de Telefoongids is inmiddels flink afgeslankt en gedigitaliseerd. Maar hoe onderscheid je je nog als marketeer in een wereld waar Google en online marktplaatsen de dienst uitmaken? Raymond van Eck, vertrekkend topman van Youvia, is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.  Macro met Mujagic  Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Lobbypanel  Moet er een alternatief landbouwakkoord komn? En: zou Johan Vollenbroek effectier zijn als lobbyist inplaats van activist? Dat en meer bespreken we om 13.00 in het lobbypanel met:  Jurgen Warmerdam, Public affairs adviseur bij Trias Politica Nora van Elferen, senior adviseur bij EPPA Luister l Lobbypanel Geniaal of Onzinnig Welk bedrijf droomt er niet van: het introduceren van een geniaal product of een briljante dienst. Maar wat in de ogen van het bedrijf in kwestie geweldig is, kan zo maar onzinnig zijn. Te gast is Bas de Bruin van Jens Hypotheken.  Future Business Leaders Wie zijn de leiders van de toekomst, wat beweegt hen, waar dromen ze over, wat vinden ze belangrijk én wat juist niet? Dat bespreekt Thomas van Zijl met Future Business Leaders. Te gast is Céline Leijen van KPN.  Zakenpartner  Ze wilde van kinds af aan piloot worden, maar kwam niet door de keuring. Gelukkig lag de tweede optie lag óók al jaren vast, want creatief zijn en een verhaal vertellen was voor haar geen probleem. Ze belandde in de marketing, klom via de wereld van opticiens op naar McDonald's en inmiddels werkt ze al elf jaar voor de Rabobank. Sinds vorig jaar ligt er zelfs een boek op tafel: The Female Fix, over vrouwen en zelfredzaamheid. De zakenpartner van de week is Marianne Bruijn, Hoofd Brand Activation & Sponsoring bij de Rabobank en schrijver van het boek The Female Fix.  Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 12:00 tot 14:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail en X (voorheen Twitter).  Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoe gaat een internationaal bedrijf in koelopslag en -transport wereldwijde voedselverspilling tegen? Harld Peters, president van Lineage Logistics Europa, is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.  Macro met Mujagić  Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Lobbypanel  De Algemene Rekenkamer vraagt politieke partijen om hun verkiezingsprogramma's eenvoudig en uitvoerbaar te maken. En: Cyberbeveiliger Fox-IT reorganiseert en gaat op in Britse eigenaar NCC Group, waarmee Nederlandse staatsgeheimen wederom een stukje verder van huis belanden. Is dat een probleem? Dat en meer bespreken we om 13.00 in het lobbypanel met:  - Mark van den Anker, mede-eigenaar van Wepublic  - Sybrig van Keep, directeur van Issuemakers  Luister | Lobbypanel Geniaal of Onzinnig  Welk bedrijf droomt er niet van: het introduceren van een geniaal product of een briljante dienst. Maar wat in de ogen van het bedrijf in kwestie geweldig is, kan zo maar onzinnig zijn. Te gast is Marieke van Iperen van digitaal verhuisplatform Settly.   Future Business Leaders  Wie zijn de leiders van de toekomst, wat beweegt hen, waar dromen ze over, wat vinden ze belangrijk én wat juist niet? Dat bespreekt Edwin Mooibroek met Future Business Leaders. Te gast is Sara Teiken, junior manager op de afdeling risicoadvies bij Deloitte  Zakenpartner  Ze ambieerde éigenlijk een carrière als schadecorrespondent, maar rolde na haar studie in een functie als personeelsadviseur. Die expertise zette ze vervolgens jaren in voor de Gemeente Lelystad, waar ze via verschillende omwegen in de gebiedsplanning terecht kwam. Inmiddels is zij commercieel manager Lelystad bij bouwbedrijf van Wijnen.   De zakenpartner van deze week is Chantal Visser.  Contact & Abonneren   BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 12:00 tot 14:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail en Twitter.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amsterdam wil dat reizigers vaker het openbaar vervoer pakken, om zo auto's uit de stad te weren. Maar door personeelstekorten en hogere kosten moet de GVB de dienstverlening juist versoberen. Hoe krijg je de stad dan autoluw? Topvrouw Claudia Zuiderwijk is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Macro met Mujagic  Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Edwin Mooibroek in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Lobbypanel De veehouderij veroorzaakt jaarlijks veel meer schade dan eerder beraamd, volgens een onderzoek van de milieugroep MOB. EN Nu het kabinet is gevallen, loopt de Kamer leeg. Wat zijn de gevolgen daarvan voor lobbyisten? Dat en meer bespreken we om 13.00 in het lobbypanel met: Jurgen Warmerdam, Public affairs advisor Trias Politica en Roos Wouters, De Werkverenging, een belangenclub voor ZZP-er. Luister l Beleggerspanel Geniaal of Onzinnig  Welk bedrijf droomt er niet van: het introduceren van een geniaal product of een briljante dienst. Maar wat in de ogen van het bedrijf in kwestie geweldig is, kan zo maar onzinnig zijn. Dit keer: Female x Finance, een platform om vrouwen in de financiële sector te lokken en te behouden. Future Business Leaders Wie zijn de leiders van de toekomst, wat beweegt hen, waar dromen ze over, wat vinden ze belangrijk én wat juist niet? Dat bespreekt Edwin Mooibroek met Future Business Leaders. Dit keer met: Mariëtte Versluis van Unilever.  Zakenpartner  Ze studeerde commerciële economie aan de hogeschool van Utrecht, volgde een Master bedrijfskunde in Barcelona, en werkte vervolgens enkele jaren bij Randstad – in verschillende functies. Een jaar geleden besloot ze het over een andere boeg te gooien: en zich te richten op haar kunsten als spreker én ervaringsdeskundige op het gebied van diversiteit en representatie.    De zakenpartner van de week is: Sophie-Anne Onland, spreker, moderator en sinds deze maand functionaris diversiteit en inclusie bij de Nationale Postcodeloterij.  Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 12:00 tot 14:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail en Twitter. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent Mizzou Masters of Music Graduate in Percussion Performance Jeremiah Ingram stops by talk about his 2022 Masters recital (02:15), his responsibilities as Graduate Teaching Assistant with Marching Mizzou's drumline, staying for a third year, the saturation of the music field, and heading to the University of Kentucky to start his doctorate in the Fall (08:00), growing up in Opelika, Alabama, being a first-generation college student, his high school percussion experiences, and being part of the Future Business Leaders of America (27:45), attending Auburn University (AL) for undergrad (43:45), his process of auditioning and preparing to come to Mizzou (01:04:15), and settles in for the Random Ass Questions, including the challenges of attending Primarily White Institutions (PWIs), great movies, the Boston Celtics, and great books and poetry (01:14:10).Finishing with a Rave on the 2023 film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (01:40:30).Links:Guests from Previous Podcast Episodes mentioned:Jordan NielsenStephen LandyClif WalkerMegan ArnsJosh JonesOther Links:“Rebonds B” - Iannis Xenakis“Complexus” - Paul Rennick“Spitfire” - Nathan Daughtrey“Over the Rainbow” - Robert Oetomo“As One” - Gene Koshinski“Eight on 3 and Nine on 2” - Robert MarinoRick HollandMichael McGlynnFuture Business Leaders of America“The Kick 6” - Auburn vs. Alabama 2013Mizzou vs. Auburn 2022 college footballThe @Percussion Podcast“Transformation of Pachelbel's Canon” - arr. Nanae MimuraEpic Movie trailerGlory Road trailerRadio trailer1986 Boston Celtics2008 Boston CelticsAuthor David GogginsThe Talent Code - Daniel CoyleThe Inner Game of Music - Tim Gallwey and Barry GreenJP BouvetMaya Angelou and PoetryA Return to Love - Marianne WilliamsonRaves:Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer

Members of Grant Union High School's Future Business Leaders of America group will be headed to the national competition after placing at the state level. In addition, Maddie Bailey, a sophomore, will now lead Oregon's statewide FBLA. We talk to Bailey, and another member of the group, Morgan Walker, about what these successes mean for Grant County students, and what experience they've gained from the club.

Washougal High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter earned Champion Chapter recognition and student Ava Rana placed in the top 12 for public speaking at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Spokane, with the support of a $3,600 donation from local global commercial vehicle equipment supplier ConMet. https://bit.ly/3Hcjm08 #WashougalSchoolDistrict #WashougalPublicSchools #WashougalHighSchool #FutureBusinessLeadersOfAmerica #StateCompetitions #Students #AvaRana #CarterWilson #XavierPinedaGutierrez #CyrusRana #WashougalWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Sameer Somal is the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Technology and co-founder of Girl Power Talk. He is a frequent speaker at conferences on digital transformation, online reputation management, diversity & inclusion, relationship capital, and ethics. Fundamental to his work at Blue Ocean Global Technology, Sameer leads collaboration with an exclusive group of PR, Law, and Management Consulting agency partners. He helps clients build and transform their digital presence. Sameer is a published writer and an Intellectual Property, Trademark, and Internet Defamation subject matter expert witness. In collaboration with the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, he authors continuing legal education (CLE) programs and is a member of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Education Advisory Council. Sameer serves on the national board of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). He is an active member of the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF) and a CFA Institute 2022 Inspirational Leader Award recipient.Blue Ocean Global Technology is a team of global professionals committed to learning, excellence, and helping our clients achieve optimal results. They also provide the best comprehensive reputation management services, which often includes search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing (SMM), and web development. Blue Ocean Global Technology specializes in mitigating the impact of defamatory content and repairing the negative reputation for businesses as well as solving a wide range of Online Reputation Management challenges.Connect with Sameer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameersomal/Visit Blue Ocean Global Technology's Website: https://www.blueoceanglobaltech.comOn This Episode, We Discuss…Building a Positive Digital PresenceContent Choice OverloadProcess-Driven Tactics to Add to Your Firm's MarketingThe Challenges of Getting Results for Online Reputation Management

Nathan Lugo-Montanez and Joe Lynch discuss 3 reasons to outsource fulfillment. the empty container marketplace. Nathan is the EVP of Strategy and Transformation at STACI-US, a leading provider of supply chain end-to-end solutions. About Nathan Lugo-Montanez Nathan Lugo-Montanez is a turnaround executive with over 15 years of experience in supply chain and business operations. Throughout his career, he has specialized in turnaround and expansion projects for a wide range of industries from startups to Fortune 100 companies. In addition to his work, Nathan is a former US Army Ranger having served for over a decade with several tours in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He is deeply involved in numerous veteran's charities and mentors young aspiring business leaders through the Future Business Leaders of America program. Nathan is currently pursuing his doctorate in business administration with a concentration in strategy and innovation at Columbia International University and has Masters Degrees in Business and Public Administration. He is a sought-after speaker and have presented at NRF, eRetail West, and TEDx. Currently, Nathan is the EVP of Strategy and Transformation at STACI-US, where he works with the executive leadership team to develop and implement the overall strategy for STACI's business, including identifying growth opportunities, optimizing service offerings, and enhancing customer value proposition. About STACI-US STACI-US is a dynamic and innovative logistics network headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, specializing in technology driven omni-channel distribution solutions and consulting services. The company has an impressive track record of delivering cutting-edge 3PL solutions that help businesses of all sizes to optimize their supply chain and e-commerce operations, reduce costs, and increase profitability. With a team of experienced and highly skilled professionals, STACI-US has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly evolving supply chain landscape. STACI US has recently acquired Amware Fufillment bringing together STACI's expertise in logistics and supply chain management with Amware's exceptional warehousing and fulfillment services across 18 locations throughout the US. Key Takeaways: 3 Reasons to Outsource Fulfillment Nathan Lugo-Montanez is the EVP of Strategy and Transformation at STACI-US, a leading provider of supply chain end-to-end solutions. In the podcast interview, Nathan and Joe discuss 3 reasons to outsource fulfillment. There are many reasons to outsource warehousing and fulfillment, but Nathan shared these: 1.) Economics (cost savings). 2.) Enables the brand to focus on their core competency. 3.) Ability to quickly scale fulfillment without investment, hiring, or hassle. 4) Technology - warehousing and fulfillment companies like STACI have invested in the technology and the expertise to leverage that technology. STACI-US support ecommerce, B2C, and B2B Clients across a diverse range of industries. STACI's services include multi-channel integrated fulfillment solutions (direct to customer, retail, and wholesale customers), kitting, complex packaging, logistics and warehousing. Staci Group Acquires Amware Fulfillment to create strong global fulfillment capability. The combined company now has 81 fulfillment centers across the U.S., France, Belgium, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Italy and Spain Learn More About 3 Reasons to Outsource Fulfillment Nathan on LinkedIn STACI-US on LinkedIn STACI-US Episode Sponsor: Tusk Logistics Tusk Logistics is a national network of the best regional parcel carriers that puts Shippers first, with lower costs, reliable service, and proactive support. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Tusk's technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. Integrating to your existing software takes minutes, and Tusk has your back with proactive shipper support on each parcel, in real time. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube  

Kayla Kolar has been in nonprofit executive leadership for over 30 years and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of House of Refuge since Jan. 1, 2021. Prior to that, she was President and CEO of HD SOUTH, Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, for 15 ½ years, where she led the organization through most of a $2 million capital campaign and a complete rebranding from a history museum to a complex arts and culture nonprofit. Before that, she was the Executive Director for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the Deputy Director of the Desert Botanical Garden, and a Division Sales Manager with the National Federation of Independent Business. While at the Garden, she chaired the annual Luminaria event and was the lead project manager for a $17 million capital campaign and expansion.  Kayla holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Illinois State University. She is a graduate of Gilbert Leadership Class XIV, was on the Gilbert Leadership Board of Directors for seven years, is a past president of the board, and is a past recipient of the Gilbert Leadership Award. Kayla is a graduate of the Gilbert Citizens Police Academy. Previously she has served on the boards for the Central Arizona Museum Association and the Museum Association of Arizona ,was a national officer for Phi Beta Lambda, Inc., and is a past recipient of the Chandler Gilbert Community College Silver and Teal Award. Kayla is currently involved in the Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek Chambers of Commerce. She has been a volunteer for such organizations as United Way, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Future Business Leaders of America, and the March of Dimes. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://modernmoments.com/privacy

What could we accomplish if borders did not exist? Meet Anthony and Saundarya. They are high schoolers with a keen interest in giving back, and their dedication and commitment to service spans various local and global communities. Anthony lives in Arizona. Saundarya lives in India. They come from different cultures and countries, but they believe that borders are not obstacles, challenges, or hindrances to their work with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The borders that, for some, would seem to separate the two youth are actually differences that have helped bring them closer together. Tune in to listen to their stories and the advice they have for other youth around the globe who are ready to take action in their communities. ...Anthony Dyjak is the president and founder of his high school's UNA chapter. He has competed in many speech and debate competitions and is the Treasurer for his school's Amnesty International organization. He is also a member of his school's Future Business Leaders of America club. He has won various geography competitions and olympiads, and has a great passion for geography, politics, and history. He has visited the United Nations Headquarters and is an advocate for fair elections, climate legislation, women's rights, LGBTQ rights, and minority rights in his local community....Saundarya Nair serves on the Teen Advisory Board at Girl Up Leader and as the Vice President of her school club, Flames of Justice. Her passions include advocating for gender and climate justice, the financial independence of rural women, xenophobia, and sports for a purpose. She has contributed to pilot programs on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sports Innovation Labs, and was selected from representatives of over 120 countries to serve as a YOUNGA delegate in 2022. She has won awards at national-level debates and Model United Nations (MUNs), participated in the 2022 International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) Youth Anthology, and was an honoree of the Girl Hero Awards 2022. When not engaged in activism and volunteering, she can be found reading, buried in the latest sports news, procrastinating on assignments, researching random historical trivia, and practicing Kathak or Taekwondo.

In this episode, we speak with Caroline Soh, a student in UB's full time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her love for baking and how the UB MBA program has helped her develop her entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Transcript available at https://bit.ly/3PagTFI Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in April 2022.

Gia Taijae Tejeda is 21, a junior Economics major with a minor in management and organization at Spelman College, and the Founder of All Things College. Gia is a believer in Christ, daughter, sister, trailblazer, scholar, community builder, florist, and event planner. Gia began to develop All Things College (A.T.C.) as a freshman in high school; now, her initiative turned business is committed to bridging the gap from high school to higher education within the minority community. The primary purpose of A.T.C. is to advocate for quality education by informing students and parents nationwide on college readiness, standardized test-prep, and scholarships, ensuring an increase in minority economic growth and college retention rates. This line of work is extremely near and dear to Gia's heart because she is passionate about empowering, encouraging, and equipping others to break generational glass ceilings. Gia strongly believes that if scholars from the minority communities receive a higher education, this will improve their own community and catapult their success post-graduation. Gia aspires to inspire scholars worldwide to dream big in life and reach their full potential, especially in furthering their education. Gia saw a need within her community and began to help one scholar at a time change their narrative. Reaching students who feel as though “it's too late” or have been told “they would never amount to anything” is most important in Gia's mission because she knows those same sentiments. Essentially, All Things College will make an impact, regardless of how big or small. Gia graduated from Hillgrove with a 3.4 GPA, a 29 on the ACT, and a 1360 on the SAT. Gia was honored as the BOLD Scholarship Award and scholarship recipient for 2017 from Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta. Gia served as Vice President for Leaders of Tomorrow, National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter. She was a member of FBLA for her entire high school career and served as a community service and fundraiser officer as a senior. Furthermore, Gia was also recognized as a problem solver and demonstrated excellent character; she received the Dr.Hill award from her school. When Gia is not being a student at the #1 HBCU or running her business, you can find her indulging in fashion and beauty. She is the oldest daughter of Trelles Delandro-Williams and Cornell Williams. She has two younger sisters, Mariah and Camryn, that look to Gia as their role model. Gia is most passionate about helping others to reach their full potential! Whether she is working with her younger siblings, scholars within her community, or her Spelman Sisters, the thing that drives Gia is knowing she has the opportunity to make an impact. Gia has worked with The Harvey Foundation and was a speaker at the Girls Who Rule The World Event, she has been seen in Essence and Voyage ATL. She is a Girls Inc Bold Award 2019 Recipient and an Echoing Green Fellow. Gia is a student leader on campus and has plans to make her mark at Spelman. She is a member of the Economics Club, Sister Keeping it Real Through Service (SKIRTS), Morehouse Business Association, Future Business Leaders of Spelman, Presidential member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and Co-President of Girls Going Global Spelman Chapter. Gia participated in Goldman Sachs HBCU Possibilities: Market Madness 14-week program including induction to Goldman Sachs and deep dive into key financial concepts. During the program, Gia worked diligently with her team members, also known as the “GS Dream Team”. The Dream Team competed against 125 HBCU students and placed first in the business case competition, scouring a grand prize of a $1 Million dollar grant for Spelman College. After Spelman, Gia will pursue graduate school and obtain her M.B.A. at Stanford University or the Wharton School of business. Gia's quote to live by comes from Luke 1:45, Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord will fulfill his promises to her. ------------------------------------- WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:  Website:  https://www.girlsonanotherlevel.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wearegoalinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearegoalinc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearegoalinc/  Email: wearegoalinc@gmail.com  If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe, rate and leave a review!  #GirlsOnAnotherLevel 

Financial advisors quickly embraced and implemented new technology and tools to bridge performance reporting and communications with clients during the pandemic. But as our guests, Ian Robertson, CFA and Sameer Somal, CFA tell us, continuing to build on relationships, fostering trust, providing superior communication, and more comprehensive advisory services are now premium differentiators for advisors. Join us to discuss the future of work in financial advisory services and learn how you can skill up to better serve your advisory clients. Bios: Sameer Somal, CFA, CFP, CAIA  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameersomal/ Sameer serves as Chief Executive Officer for Blue Ocean Global Technology and is co-founder of Girl Power Talk. He is an active member of the Future Business Leaders of America, the Society of International Business Fellows, and is a board member for the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, and formerly a member of the CFA Institute Seminar for Global Investors Board of Regents. He is a key contributor to numerous volunteer agencies across a wide range of initiatives, and he has dedicated countless hours to developing leaders across the globe. Adding to his long list of competencies, he is a compelling author and keynote speaker. Ian Robertson, CFA, MBA, MA  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-robertson-0636901/ Ian is a Vice President, Director, Portfolio Manager and member of Odlum Brown Limited's Executive Committee. He is a regular speaker and writer on investment issues. Ian holds the CFA designation, which focuses on global investment knowledge, professional standards and ethics, as well as the Responsible Investment Advisor Certification (RIAC), which focuses on the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the selection and management of investments. Combining his strong interest in the impact of ESG on corporate strategy and valuation, and his commitment to providing clients with leading-edge investment insight, Ian is pursuing his DPhil (PhD) in responsible investment on a part-time basis at the University of Oxford. Prior to joining Odlum Brown in 1997, Ian spent five years with the federal government, where he held several positions with a financial or economic focus – including postings in Ottawa with the Department of Finance and the Department of Foreign Affairs Related links: Explore a wide range of courses specifically designed for investment professionals such as Data Science and DeFi. Explore online, self-paced learning that fits around your day. Courses are open to the public and member discount is available. https://cfainst.is/GAPod https://girlpowertalk.com/ Girl Power Talk--We believe that achieving true gender equality requires a radical shift in the way young women are mentored in the workplace. At Girl Power Talk, we are passionately dedicated to empowering women–as well as men and nonbinary individuals–with opportunities to learn confidently, feel valued, and build a career full of purpose. Vision: Girl Power Talk is passionate about elevating young women to become global leaders who are recognized for their myriad of talents and contributions. We believe that through education, opportunity, and the support of empathetic male allies, girls and women will advance beyond gender roles, aspire to new levels of achievement and reshape our society. Through our innovative ecosystem, we are changing the world of work for the better and providing all voices equal weight in a new narrative defining the future.

Microsoft certification gives students and workforce candidates the power to chart their own course, fulfill their ambition, and realize their potential. In this episode, we sat down with students who earned their MOS certifications and educators who teach MOS in their classroom. We discussed how MOS certification impacts students in the classroom, and in their careers. Covering everything from confidence to helping companies save thousands of dollars, we know you'll be on the MOS bandwagon after listening to this episode, which comes from a pre-recorded webinar. Meet our guests! Ashley Masters was a two-time competitor at the MOS U.S. National Championship, won two national championships for MOS Word and Excel through Future Business Leaders of America and was a student ambassador at the 2018 MOS World Championship. She's been passionate about certification since the first day she took an exam and is always eager to share how certification has transformed her life. She even launched her own certification program in her college town in 2019. She's earned 13 certifications and certification has played a large role in getting her dream job at Microsoft at 19 years old. Ashley is currently continuing her education at Washington State University, while still working full-time at Microsoft, to complete her Masters of Business Administration and is exactly one year out from graduating! You can read more about Ashley's start with MOS certification here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2017/September/MOS-Certification-Got-Me-a-Job-at-15.  Our second guest is Bruce Beuzard IV. Bruce currently works as an IT System Administrator at Oracle. Before working at Oracle, Bruce worked as a Datacenter Technician for Amazon Web Services. In 2019, Bruce was named the MOS U.S. National Excel Champion, and is passionate about the power of certification. You can read about Bruce's story here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2020/August/MOS-Champion-Climbing-the-Ranks-at-Amazon.  Next up is Laurene Klassen. Laurene is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Senior Manager of IT Training and Communications at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She took her first MOS exam in 2010 for personal development and has been hooked ever since. In 2017, she spearheaded the MOS program at SMU. Their program has certified over 3,000 students within 4 years. Laurene oversees the administrative side of their program and frequently teaches Office workshops to students. She is a native of Massachusetts but now calls Texas her home.  And finally, we have Joseph Reed. Joseph is currently in his 22nd year as a Business Education teacher. Of those 22 years, 18 years have also been spent as the head boy's basketball coach, yearbook sponsor, FBLA and Deca sponsor. He also serves as the Recreation Director of Rutherford County outside of the school system. He attended MTSU for his Bachelors degree and Cumberland University for his Master's degree. Learn more about MOS certification here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Microsoft/MOS/Overview.  Learn more about the MOS World Championship here: https://www.moschampionship.com/.

Tammie Schrader is a science and computer science coordinator at Northeast Washington Education Service 101 for the State of Washington.  She serves 59 public schools in their science and computer science implementation.  Recently, Tammie has worked with the Department of Education and been a guest at their Education Games Expo in Washington D.C.  She also spoke at the White House Game Jam in 2014, that was sponsored by The Department of Education and the White House.  She has since spoken 6 other times at the White House on Computer Science, Games, Assessment and Technology.   She has been a moderator and guest speaker at the SciC is Cool conferences and does professional development for Washington Education Association around UDL and Science, STEM, as well as Game-Based Learning in education. Before accepting a job serving the northeast region, Tammie was a science teacher at Cheney Middle School, in Cheney, Washington for 15 years.  She taught Life Science as well as Computer Programming, Gaming Programming, Robotics as well as coaching the Science Olympiad Team, Robotics Club, SeaPerch Team as well as Future Business Leaders of America at her middle school.  Tammie has her B.A. in Education as well as a B.S. in Biology.  She earned her M.A. in Education and Teaching At-Risk Students.   She currently is an adjunct science methods instructor at Whitworth University and St. Martin's University.  In 2013, Tammie was selected as a Hope Street Fellow, working on Education Policy around coding in the classroom.  She was also awarded a National Science Foundation grant working with Filament Games on Educational Video Games in the classroom.  Tammie is currently enrolled as a Ph.D. candidate and is writing her dissertation on Leadership, Policy and Game-Based Learning in the Classroom, which is scheduled to be finished in December of 2022.  She served on the Professional Education Standards Board for five years.  Tammie was awarded over 50 grants for her classroom to integrate technology and the latest practices.  Tammie was selected as a 2008-2009 Teacher Fellow for the Department of Education.  She was also Pacific Northwest Earth Science Teacher of the Year, as well as being selected to work on Washington State STEM programs.   Tammie worked for ACTS (Academy Creating Teacher Scientists) at Battelle Northwest National Laboratory for several years during the summer.  She is National Board Certified in Early Adolescent Science.  Tammie spent the first 7 years of her career life in Southern California working on the Space Shuttle Program for Rocketdyne International.