Podcasts about Greater Los Angeles

Episode 64 of What Gives?—the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny. In this episode, we speak with Rabbi Noah Farkas, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. Noah's career has been shaped by crisis leadership: from his time as a Navy chaplain in Iraq, to rebuilding Jewish life in Biloxi after Hurricane Katrina, to guiding his community through the aftermath of October 7th and the devastating California wildfires. We explore how his background in trauma care, disaster response, and Jewish values has informed a bold philanthropic strategy in a time of volatility and uncertainty. You'll hear how the L.A. Federation evacuated 300,000 residents, reopened early childhood centers, and launched new funds to restore Jewish communal life—from preschools to summer camps to professional pipelines. Noah shares why federations are the Jewish community's “9-1-1,” and how moral clarity and rapid action can build resilience for the long haul. Take a listen.

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Amy Liu's journey to redefining clean beauty started in her own skin. As someone with eczema, she knew firsthand the struggle of finding beauty products that were both safe and effective. The industry was full of promises, but few products delivered results without irritation. After years of working behind the scenes at Smashbox, Kate Somerville, and Josie Maran Cosmetics, Amy found herself at a crossroads. She had built brands for others, but what about a brand built for people like her? People who wanted beauty without compromise? At 40, she took the leap and launched Tower 28, the first and only beauty brand 100% compliant with the National Eczema Association's ingredient guidelines. In this episode, Nancy and Amy unpack the highs and lows of entrepreneurship—overcoming the fear of failure, scaling a business while staying true to her mission, and bringing her husband on board as CFO. Recognized as Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for Greater Los Angeles and one of Goldman Sachs' most exceptional entrepreneurs, Amy has proven that success doesn't have to come at the cost of integrity. This is a conversation about resilience, leadership, and the power of collaboration over competition. Above all, it's a story about turning a personal struggle into a movement that's changing the face of beauty.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[04:26] Struggling with eczema and the need for safe beauty products[05:52] Discovering the flaws in clean beauty[07:38] Why it took her so long to start her own business[08:54] Getting her first investment and launching Tower 28[10:42] Why launching at 40 was the right decision[11:58] The myth of overnight success and why experience matters[13:21] The role of a CEO and why she chose to stay in the position[14:47] Challenges of balancing leadership with business growth[16:32] Bringing her husband in as CFO and working with a spouse[18:15] Breaking through the crowded beauty market[19:44] The philosophy behind Tower 28's product development[21:18] Why sensitive skin testing sets Tower 28 apart[22:53] Expanding at Sephora and becoming a top-performing brand[24:36] When to raise money and how to choose the right investors[26:24] Private equity, beauty playbooks, and scaling successfully[28:10] The challenges of hiring and building the right team[30:28] Leadership lessons and learning from mistakes[32:42] Creating Clean Beauty Summer School and supporting founders[34:20] The importance of representation in the beauty industry[36:08] Why collaboration is more powerful than competition[38:35] Advice for struggling entrepreneurs in a competitive marketResources Mentioned:Tower 28 | WebsiteNational Eczema Association | WebsiteSephora Clean | WebsiteGoop Clean | WebsiteCredo Clean | WebsiteClean Beauty Summer School | WebsiteFollow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetspaceTikTok: @themakersmindset

In this episode, STRAT host Retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol Hal Kempfer chats with Austin Westfall, digital and multimedia reporter for LiveNow from Fox, about how news broadcasting is changing and the rise of long-form content. They delve into Austin's exciting career journey from newspaper reporter to digital and multimedia journalist, highlighting Live Now's unique and dynamic setup. The conversation covers the Greater Los Angeles community's robust response to natural disasters and the undeniable importance of calling donation centers ahead of time during crises for needed assistance. Austin shares insights on the importance of expert voices for accurate news dissemination in a media landscape that thrives on reliable and engaging coverage. This engaging discussion emphasizes rich storytelling and the significance of making news comprehensible and informative to the audience. Tune in to understand how long-form content is increasingly sought after by viewers looking for deeper insights into today's pressing issues.Takeaways:• Austin Westfall shares his journey from print to multimedia journalism.• LiveNow features a unique setup offering dynamic news coverage.• The digital shift includes automated, streamlined newscasting operations.• Long-form content attracts viewers seeking in-depth journalism.• Southern California communities showcase resilience and generosity in natural disasters.• Essential to pre-inquire about needs before donating items during emergencies.• LiveNow favors unedited event coverage for comprehensive context.• Journalism must educate and inform while maintaining audience interest.#STRATPodcast #HalKempfer #MutualBroadcastingSystem #AustnWestfall #LiveNowFromFOX #BehindTheScenesFoxNews #StrategicRiskAnalysis #LiveNews #MultimediaJournalism #NewsEvolution #LongFormContent #DynamicBroadcasting #InDepthCoverage #CommunityResilience #EmergencyPreparedness #AuthenticNews #EducationalJournalism #BreakingNewsCoverage #ViewerEngagement #ExpertAnalysis

Send us a textChristine Kay Wong is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Strategic Coach with a unique journey from real estate to mental health and wellness. After a decade of representing homeowners in the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles, Christine took a bold step to align her career with her core values. She pursued a degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University, a decision that ultimately led her to become a trusted therapist and coach for individuals and families facing life's most difficult challenges.As the owner of Momentum Mindfulness Family Counseling, Christine is dedicated to helping her clients embrace self-care, wellness, and emotional healing. Her expertise spans a variety of areas, including childhood trauma, grief, cultural stressors, and corporate burnout. Christine is currently focused on her dissertation exploring self-care in the context of generational trauma, underscoring her commitment to ongoing education and research in the mental health field.Outside of her professional work, Christine is an advocate for a balanced life. She enjoys long walks, immersing herself in audiobooks, and finding inspiration in progressive house music. Her love for sports extends to tennis and ping pong, while her passion for exploration takes her along the California coast. Christine also finds joy in discovering new dining experiences in the San Gabriel Valley, which feeds her appreciation for cultural diversity and culinary traditions. Above all, Christine finds fulfillment in listening to and sharing stories of resilience and vulnerability, which continue to shape her approach to therapy and coaching.___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Real estate buyers often have questions about navigating the market, whether they're purchasing for the first time or looking to move up. Understanding whether it's a buyer's or seller's market is critical, as it affects pricing, competition, and negotiation strategies. A seller's market typically results in multiple offers, quick sales, and rising home prices, while a buyer's market means more inventory, longer listing times, and price flexibility.Neighborhood pricing depends on location and amenities. Properties closer to entertainment hubs, major roads, and highly rated schools tend to have higher price points. Horse properties and rural homes also carry premium features like water access, larger lots, and specific agricultural benefits. Buyers should consider how location impacts both their quality of life and long-term resale value.Financing is another crucial step. Buyers should explore loan options beyond traditional banks, as local lenders may provide better rates and service. Understanding fixed vs. adjustable-rate mortgages helps in making a decision that aligns with financial goals. Additionally, buyers should be aware of property taxes, HOA fees, and potential Mello Roos assessments, which can significantly impact affordability.New construction offers modern features but often comes with hidden costs, including additional property taxes and required HOA memberships. Many new developments also require buyers to be accompanied by an agent on their first visit to ensure representation.Home inspections remain a vital step in any purchase, even with new homes. Issues such as plumbing or construction flaws can arise, and having an experienced inspector ensures potential problems are addressed early.Crime rates and safety concerns should also be researched before purchasing. Local law enforcement and online crime maps provide valuable insights into neighborhood conditions.Finally, negotiating in competitive markets requires strategy. Buyers should have pre-approval letters ready, understand their financial limits, and be prepared for counteroffers. Working with an experienced real estate agent ensures informed decisions and a smoother buying process.Youtube Channels:Conner with Honor - real estateHome Muscle - fat torchingFrom first responder to real estate expert, Connor with Honor brings honesty and integrity to your Santa Clarita home buying or selling journey. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for valuable tips, local market trends, and a glimpse into the Santa Clarita lifestyle.Dive into Real Estate with Connor with Honor:Santa Clarita's Trusted Realtor & Fitness EnthusiastReal Estate:Buying or selling in Santa Clarita? Connor with Honor, your local expert with over 2 decades of experience, guides you seamlessly through the process. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for insider market updates, expert advice, and a peek into the vibrant Santa Clarita lifestyle.Fitness:Ready to unlock your fitness potential? Join Connor's YouTube journey for inspiring workouts, healthy recipes, and motivational tips. Remember, a strong body fuels a strong mind and a successful life!Podcast:Dig deeper with Connor's podcast! Hear insightful interviews with industry experts, inspiring success stories, and targeted real estate advice specific to Santa Clarita.

JBC Design & Build Joe Belmontes-JBC Design and Build WEBSITEInstagram: @JBCDesignBuildFacebook: JBC Design BuildA full-service company offering interior and exterior architectural design, engineering, and construction in the Greater Los Angeles area of Southern California.We are a licensed, bonded, and insured, family-owned construction company in Southern California. Our family has been working in the construction industry for over three decades and we continue to be passionate about our work and the relationships we build. We have earned a reputation for providing our customers with professional excellence and we continuously aim to maintain our reputation by ensuring we deliver the best customer experience and the best workmanship.Our Mission:We believe relationships last longer than a business transaction, so our goal is to meet and exceed our client's expectations. If you have an idea or a concept you would like to bring to life, together we can explore your options until we have something we can design and build. We value each client's needs, and it is of great importance to us to help you design and build to your requests and expectations. No project is too big, too small, or impossible. Every client's need is unique and bringing your ideas to life is what we do best.We look forward to working with you!- The Belmontes Family

Jonathan Vigliotti is an Emmy-winning CBS news correspondent based in Los Angeles and previously served as a foreign correspondent for CBS's London Bureau. He's reported on sight for Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash, the Syrian civil war and recently authored the book, “Before It's Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small Town America.” Jonathan Vigliotti discusses What REALLY went wrong during the LA wildfires. From residents ignoring warnings to Mayor Karen Bass being out of the country, Jonathan helps break down how LA's leadership failed when it mattered most. He shares first responders' panic-filled experiences on the frontlines of the Pacific Palisades fire, the shocking impact of budget cuts to firefighters, and how false evacuation alerts left residents in chaos. Mayim and Jonathan tackle why LA's emergency response fell apart, how environmental policies might be making things worse, and the critical changes needed to prevent future disasters. WATCH NOW to uncover the devastating reality and what must change to protect LA's future. Please consider supporting any of the below fundraising organizations: - California Community Foundation: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/- United Way of Greater Los Angeles: https://unitedwayla.org/wildfire-response-resources/- Pasadena Animal Shelter: https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout Jonathan Vigliotti's Book, BEFORE IT'S GONE: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small Town America: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Before-Its-Gone/Jonathan-Vigliotti/9781668008171 BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

After a string of special mix presentations for the holiday period and the commencement of the World Tour for another year, Markus Schulz returns to his signature 2 hour studio journey on the Global DJ Broadcast for the first time in 2025. This mix is dedicated to the people of the Greater Los Angeles area, and our prayers wishing strength towards them in the face of destructive wildfires continue. He signifies this by opening the show with his dedicated Dakota piece Avalon 6AM.   On the show, Markus presents two upcoming Coldharbour Recordings world premieres from KhoMha and JOA, along with showcasing new music from Paul Oakenfold & Hernan Cattaneo, Mike EFEX, Guy J, BLR, Victor Ruiz, Mark Sherry and more.    Hhope you enjoy the mix. Thank you for continuing to support Markus and Global DJ Broadcast. To make new subscribers aware, you will receive and receive new episodes for free every Thursday.   Tracklist:   Markus Schulz 01. Markus Schulz presents Dakota - Avalon 6AM 02. KhoMha - Tanha 03. Estiva - Parlez-Vous 04. Guy J - Silver Lake [Deeper Shades] 05. Paul Oakenfold & Hernan Cattaneo - London to Buenos Aires (London Mix) 06. PARAFRAME - Mermaids 07. Nicky Elisabeth - The Lights (Nicky Elisabeth Remix) 08. Der Dritte Raum - Hale Bopp (BLR Remix) 09. JOA - Missing Part of Me [In Bloom] 10. Mees Salomé - Rose [A Moment of Sunrise] 11. LTN - 40 Days 12. Mike EFEX - Hands on Me 13. Deadmau5 - Strobe (Victor Ruiz Remix) [Down the Rabbit Hole] 14. Enrico Sangiuliano & GMS - Transcendence 15. Bart Claessen & Raz Nitzan presents Who.Is - We.Are (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Remix) 16. Rex Mundi - Backpain [Hall of Fame] 17. Marsh x Volen Sentir - Ascension 18. JPL - Something to Bathe My Mind In 19. HI-LO - Mesmerize 20. Weska - Yeah 21. Bart Skils - Roll the Dice (Konstantin Sibold Remix) 22. Mark Reeve - Golden (2024 Remake) 23. Mattia Saviolo - Nirvana 24. Morees - Depths of Your Mind 25. Markus Schulz x Daxson - Frantika 26. Ben Gold - Space Sex 27. Jens Lissat - Energy Flow Eternal (Kos:mo Remix) 28. Neelix & Karla Blum - Promise 29. John O'Callaghan - Autumn Avenue 30. Rodd-y-ler - Lifesigns (Bryan Kearney Remix) 31. Don - Manifestation 32. Westbam - Wizards of the Sonic (Mark Sherry Remix)  

Imam Adeel J. Zeb is a global interfaith scholar, CEO, and TEDx speaker. He served as the 1st Muslim and 1st South-Asian president of the National Association of College and University Chaplains. Zeb has worked as a Muslim chaplain at 6 colleges and universities across the United States and currently resides in the Greater Los Angeles area serving as the Executive Director of the University Religious Conference. He has spoken at Capitol Hill, the State Department, Obama's Interfaith Summit, and the Sultanate of Oman and various faith-based centers and colleges globally.  He was profiled by the Washington Post and BuzzFeed, Associated Press, and The New Yorker. He has been published in the Huffington Post and the Temple Journal of Ecumenical Studies. He has completed the prestigious fellowships and study abroad programs in Poland and Germany, Cambridge, Rwanda, Jerusalem, Turkey, and Oman. He has led interfaith and faith-specific service trips internationally. He is the founder of Halal Love Journey, a multifaceted Muslim marriage service offering pre/marital coaching officiating nikkahs, and tailored matchmaking. Zeb has certifications in conflict management, interfaith conflict management, and mediation from the United States Institute for Peace.  He served as a two-time U.S. Congressional staffer. He holds degrees and certifications from Baylor University in business administration and Arees University in traditional Islamic studies, a master's degree in Islamic chaplaincy from Hartford Seminary and certified in tajweed and Qur'anic recitation from the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.  EPISODE LINKS YOUR GIFTS SUPPORT THE MAD MAMLUKS PODCAST:  Please support us on https://Patreon.com/themadmamluks You can also support us on PayPal https://themadmamluks.com/donate VISIT OUR SOCIALS FOR MORE DISCUSSIONS: Twitter https://twitter.com/TheMadMamluks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themadmamluks/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@themadmamluks SIM: https://x.com/ImranMuneerTMM MORT: https://www.tiktok.com/@morttmm Harry: https://x.com/MrHarry198 Shaykh Amir: He is too pious for Social Media. GUEST SOCIALS Twitter: ----------- #palestine #palestineisrael #gaza #genocide #themadmamluks #podcast #honesty #oppression #israel #oud #syria #syriancivilwar

At least 25 people have been killed as the wildfires in California sweep through nearly 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area. Thousands of structures have been destroyed including home. Real estate investors are now making the problem worse by preying on those who lost their homes or price gouging in the rental market. The CA Governor is now trying to put a stop to that. Dave and Maura discuss.

This week we talk about the Pacific Palisades, Hurricane Katrina, and reinsurance.We also discuss developed property values, arsons, and the cost of disasters.Recommended Book: The Data Detective by Tim HarfordTranscriptNatural disasters, whether we're talking about storms or fires or earthquakes, or some combination of those and other often related issues, like flooding, can be incredibly expensive.This has always been true, both in terms of lives and material damage caused, but also in terms of raw currency—the value of stuff that's destroyed and thus has to be rebuilt, replaced, or in some rare cases partitioned off so that similar things don't happen in the future, or because the space is just so irreparably demolished that it's not cost effective to do anything with the land, moving forward.The four most expensive natural disasters that we've been able to tally—so this doesn't include historical disasters that are far enough back that we can't really quantify the damage, due to an inability to directly compare, or insufficient data upon which to base such quantification—the top four that we can line up against other such disasters and compare the numbers for are all earthquakes.The earthquake in Japan in 2011 that, in addition to causing a lot of damage unto itself, also caused the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant tops the list, with a cost at the time of around $360 billion, which would be nearly $490 billion in today's dollars.The second most expensive natural disaster is also an earthquake in Japan, this one hitting a region called Hanshin in 1995, causing about $200 billion worth of damage in mid-90s money, which would be about $400 billion, today, and the third was an earthquake not too long ago, the 2023 quake that struck along Turkey and Syria's border, causing something like $160 billion in damage.The fourth costliest natural disaster hit China in 2008, causing around $130 billion in damage, which is about $184 billion in today's money.These disasters also caused a lot of casualties and deaths; about 20,000 people died in that most-costly, nuclear-incident-triggering quake, while nearly 88,000 were killed in that fourth-most-costly, Chinese one.The Great Hanshin quake, in comparison, lead to somewhere around 6,000 deaths: which is still just a staggering human loss, but it's an order of magnitude less than in those other comparable disasters; which hints at the trend we see with these sorts of events—the scale of wounded and killed doesn't necessarily correlate with the scale of costs associated with damaged and destroyed infrastructure and other assets.The costliest natural disaster in US history, as of the first week of 2025, at least, was Hurricane Katrina back in 2005, which all but destroyed the city of New Orleans and much of the surrounding area, causing around $125 billion in damage, which is equivalent to about $195 billion, today, but it only led to around 1,400 deaths: again, all of those deaths absolute tragedies, and any disaster that causes that many deaths is an historical event. But looking at the raw numbers, that's a shockingly low figure compared to the sum of the monetary damages tallied; it's actually remarkable as few people died as they did, looking at this storm and it's impacts through that lens.What I'd like to talk about today is another natural disaster, this one ongoing as I record this, that looks primed to take the record of most-costly, in terms of money, US natural disaster from Katrina, and some of the implications of this disaster.—Part of why disasters in the US, natural or otherwise, tend to result in fewer fatalities than those that occur elsewhere is that the US is a very wealthy country with relatively high-quality and widely dispersed infrastructure.There are quibbles to be voiced about that claim, as many recent reports indicate that said infrastructure isn't terribly well maintained, and that the country's healthcare setup and relatively low pay and support for the sorts of people who save lives and rescue victims in the midst of such disasters raise questions about how long this will continue to be the case; some of these high-quality systems are somewhat fragile, in other words, and won't always perform at the level they arguably should.That said, in general, when need be, US government institutions—federal and regional—are capable of throwing money at issues until they mostly go away, and they have a lot of decent resources to leverage when need-be, as well. Americans in general also have reasonable amounts of resources to call upon, on average at least, when they need to flee town and stay elsewhere for a while until a storm subsides, for instance.This is all on average, and we tend to see the gaps in that generality when disasters hit, and Katrina is a perfect example of this disaster illuminated dichotomy, as a lot of the country's least well off people, who have arguably been let down by the system and their government in various ways, were unable to do what everyone else was capable of doing, and were thus stuck in ramshackle and dangerous accommodations, and in some cases weren't rescued because of the nature of the infrastructure that was meant to help protect them, but which was ultimately incapable of doing so. Other people were shuttled by those entities to other parts of the country while the disaster was being handled, and some were never brought back—it was all a pretty big scandal.Looking at the averages, though, the US tends to experience disasters that are more expensive in terms of money than lives because there's more costly infrastructure in place, more valuable assets owned by pretty much everyone, compared to many other nations around the world, at least, and folks are generally capable of getting out of the way of stuff that might kill them—at least when we're talking about things like storms and fires.Case in point is the ongoing, as of the day I'm recording this, jumble of wildfires that are menacing, and in some cases demolishing, parts of the Greater Los Angeles area in Southern California.As of the day I'm recording this, a day before this episode goes live, there are two primary fires still spreading, designated as the Eaton and Palisades fires, those names based on the regions in which they started to flare out of control, and several smaller ones called the Kenneth, Hurst, and Lidia fires.The Palisades fire is currently the largest, having burned about 24,000 acres, followed by the Eaton, which has consumed around 14,000 acres. The Kenneth, Hurst, and Lidia fires have burned around 1,000, 800, and 400 acres, respectively.That's…not huge. Tens of thousands of acres is a decent sized plot of land, definitely, but for comparison, the Smokehouse Creek Fire that burned through parts of Texas and Oklahoma in 2024, and which became the largest wildfire in Texas history, consumed more than 1,100,000 acres.The Park Fire, which plagued Northern California in mid-2024, is the state's largest-ever arson-caused fire, and it consumed nearly half a million acres.So a total of just of 40,000 acres or so for this new collection of fires is piddly, within that context.The difference here is that both of those other fires consumed mostly, though not entirely, undeveloped land. And such land, while not value-less, is not the same kind of asset, in terms of dollars and cents, as heavily developed, with homes and businesses and electrical cables and roads and other such infrastructure, land tends to be.These new, Southern California fires are smaller than those other, big-name wildfires, then, but they're also consuming some of the most expensive real estate, and the properties and other assets build atop that real estate, in the world.As of right now, the Kenneth and Lidia fires are completely contained, and the Hurst is getting there. The Eaton and Palisades fires, the two largest of the group, are still mostly uncontained, however, due in part to wild and dangerous winds that are making containment efforts difficult, in some cases preventing aerial efforts, and in others making conditions extra risky for people on the ground, due to the dynamic and quick-moving nature of things.Given all of this, and again, given that these fires are burning homes worth tens of millions of dollars, located on coastal land that's in some case worth around the same, it's perhaps no surprise that analysts are already projecting that these fires could cause something like $50 to $150 billion in economic losses; and for comparison, the aforementioned Camp Fire in Northern California, which also consumed some fairly expensive homes and real estate, in addition to the undeveloped park land it consumed, only tallied about $30 billion in damage, all told, while the fires that hit Hawaii in 2023 added up to just $5.7 billion.Of that $50-150 billion total, it's estimated that around $20 billion will be covered by insurance, which represents a staggering loss for those without any, or without the proper insurance, but also potentially represents a huge loss for residents of California, as the state has an insurance of last resort scheme called the FAIR Plan, which is a privately run, but state-created entity that serves those who can't find insurance via conventional, private insurers. And often, though not always this means those customers are in areas that are too expensive or too risky for traditional insurance companies to operate in.In practice, that usually means insurers of last resort have a portfolio full of risky bets, and the plans they offer are more expensive than usual, and tend to provide less coverage and benefits than the conventional stuff.In these sorts of situations, though, we have a whole lot of risky bets than have suddenly come up snake eyes, this FAIR Plan suddenly having to pay out billions of dollars to their customers in these risky areas. And between 2023 and 2024, the number of homes in the very expensive Pacific Palisades area, which is high-risk for wildfires, nearly doubled to around $6 billion of covered assets in that zip code, alone. It's been estimated that the plan could have something like $24 billion in total losses from this cluster of ongoing fires.The FAIR Plan isn't government-funded: instead, if it runs out of money because of high levels of payouts, private insurance companies foot the bill, which will place further strain on those insurance companies, which are already expected to be staggered by losses across the region, but also then raises insurance prices for everyone in that area, moving forward, which could further inflate expenses for the state's tens of millions of residents, while also possibly incentivizing businesses to move elsewhere, which would reduce taxflows to state coffers, and over time cause even more financial problems.Reinsurance claims could muddle some of this math—reinsurance being basically insurance plans for insurance companies, bought from other, specialized insurance companies—as sufficient reinsurance coverage could help the FAIR Plan, and other insurers operating in these areas, weather the storm without being forced to raise prices excessively. But those companies, too, might then raise their reinsurance rates substantially, and those increases would then ripple across this same economic landscape.Lots of potential long-term financial damage, either way, on top of the assets lost and damage caused directly, and of course, the human losses, which as of the day I'm recording this, totals 24 people confirmed killed, dozens of people missing, and a still unquantified number of injuries and lives completely, perhaps permanently disrupted or upended.This whole situation—these fires—are complicated by many factors.The climate is one, as 2024 was the hottest year on record, the first one we've experienced, as a species, above that now-famous 1.5 degrees celsius-beyond-pre-industrial-levels milestone. That figure will fluctuate day to day and even year to year due to all sorts of variables, but the big picture here is that the global water cycle has changed because global average temperatures have been nudged upward, and that's causing a lot of upsets to local infrastructure and ecosystems that have always, since we've been here, at least, relied on that cycle functioning in a certain way, within a certain spectrum of operation.Now that we've defied that spectrum, we're finding ourselves with more extreme disasters of all kinds, but also more extreme and dangerous and damaging and deadly repercussions from those disasters, because the things we did to ameliorate them previously no longer work the same way, either.So California, especially this part of California, has been even drier than usual, and the way the state used to prevent the spread of wildfires no longer works the way it used to work; a climactic issue compounded by issues with the systems we've clung to, despite the problems they're meant to address having evolved substantially since they were originally developed and deployed.This situation is also complicated by the fact that southern California, and especially the LA area, is a hotbed for global entertainment, and that means a lot of wealth concentration.Lots of people scrambling to buy and build homes with beautiful coastal views, and the fact that these areas are high-risk for wildfires and increasingly other disasters, as well, doesn't really matter, because rich people want to be in this area, around all this activity and wealth, and it's generally understood that wealth can make you immune to these sorts of things, at least most of the time.That immunity is no longer such a given, and that high concentration of expensive assets means that even a relatively small fire can cause a heck of a lot of damage in a relatively short time.The same general collection of properties also means this region has a lot of landmarks that are at high-risk of destruction, and which are increasingly expensive to maintain and protect and repair, and it means the world is watching, to a certain degree—as celebrities flee their homes and influencers report the beat-by-beat of their evacuations—which in turn means there's plenty of incentive to spread misinformation, either out of a desire to participate in the situation, or because of honest ignorance, or for political and ideological reasons: wanting to paint the local governance as incompetent, for instance.At the moment, folks in the area are suffering from periodic power outages, largely due to local utilities shutting down some of their service areas in order to avoid starting new fires, their power cables and high winds sometimes sparking such things even in less pressure-cooker-like moments. And the air quality is absolutely abysmal, leading to localized health issues.Some areas have run out of water, apparently due to issues with reservoir infrastructure, and one of the two firefighting planes the local authorities have been using to douse the fires when the wind conditions allow has been grounded for repairs, after colliding with an illegally flown drone, the operator of which was apparently a paparazzi trying to capture photos of celebrity homes, either being consumed by fire or somehow avoiding such a fate.Again, this is a fast-moving story, and a lot is changing day by day, but at the moment it's looking like this could become the most expensive natural disaster in US history, and while local authorities are making progress in halting these fires' spread, the damage that's been done has already been substantial, and could have a lot of knock-on effects, for individuals and for the state's and country's economy, for years to come.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Firehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokehouse_Creek_Firehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/09/los-angeles-wildfire-economic-losses/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_FAIR_Planhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/climate/california-homeowners-insurance-fires.htmlhttps://www.sfchronicle.com/california-wildfires/article/fair-plan-insurance-losses-20025263.phphttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/01/08/weather/los-angeles-fire-maps-california.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/finance/wildfire-insurance-homeowners-costs-3889531fhttps://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-insurance-crisis-that-will-follow-the-california-fireshttps://archive.ph/Inso5https://www.npr.org/2025/01/09/nx-s1-5252837/will-there-be-enough-money-to-pay-out-insurance-claims-from-the-la-wildfireshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/01/09/california-wildfire-palisades-homeowners-insurance/https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/01/public-health-emergency-declared-amid-las-devastating-wildfires/https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-wildfires-southern-california-c5826e0ab8db965cb2814132ff54ee6fhttps://apnews.com/video/fires-wildfires-los-angeles-los-angeles-area-wildfires-california-574351467d2142ad958c212a0413ad96https://www.reuters.com/world/us/san-fernando-valley-under-threat-los-angeles-fire-rages-2025-01-12/https://www.wsj.com/us-news/los-angeles-wildfires-social-media-rumors-44d224b4https://www.wsj.com/style/los-angeles-hollywood-fires-celebrities-homes-paris-hilton-d1e3a7dehttps://www.vulture.com/article/hollywood-paparazzi-los-angeles-fire.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jan/12/california-fires-death-toll-expected-rise-ucla-threatened-winds-latest-updateshttps://www.reuters.com/business/environment/2024-was-first-year-above-15c-global-warming-scientists-say-2025-01-10/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/us/los-angeles-fire-water-hydrant-failure.html?unlocked_article_code=1.oE4.OUQs.lcdCoSSeQBtLhttps://www.axios.com/2025/01/11/los-angeles-fire-insurance-losses-billionshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-08/palisades-fire-devastation-scopehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/01/11/los-angeles-fires-california-updates-palisades-eaton-kenneth/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-09/drone-collides-with-firefighting-aircraft-over-palisades-fire-faa-sayshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/us/los-angeles-calfire-firefighters.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2025/01/12/la-fires-climate-change-drought-extreme-weatherhttps://www.axios.com/2025/01/12/california-wildfires-loss-mental-healthhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/12/us/los-angeles-fires-californiahttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/us/trump-los-angeles-fire-newsom-bass.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrinahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Sichuan_earthquakehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Turkey%E2%80%93Syria_earthquakeshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Hanshin_earthquakehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_T%C5%8Dhoku_earthquake_and_tsunamihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_disasters_by_cost This is a public episode. 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First: California in crisis. Wildfires engulf blocks of Los Angeles as Trump points fingers. And Newsom pushes back. The latest from the West Coast. Plus: Senate spotlight. This week, Trump's cabinet picks face a moment of truth. Plus: My brand new reporting as Trump meets with House Republicans behind closed doors. And: A sweet tradition. The new senator behind the secret candy stash on the Senate floor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textLegendary folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon kicks off 2025 on You, Me and An Album by introducing Al to Pete Seeger's 1963 live album We Shall Overcome. John talks about how it was the first album he had ever bought and how it has shaped life and his work as a musician. He also discusses his personal relationship with Seeger and what made Seeger such an important and unique figure in folk music. John and Al wrap up by discussing John's new album, Field of Stars, his baseball fandom and his upcoming touring and recording plans.You can find out more about John's music at his website, folkmusic.com. Also be sure to give him a follow on Instagram at @appalseed.Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior.bsky.social. This show has an account on Instagram at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/. You can also support the show on Buzzsprout at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1542814/episodes or at the link at the bottom of these show notes.As Al mentioned on the show, here is a list of organizations that are helping those who need assistance due to the fires in the Los Angeles area. Please consider donating to these organizations or helping in whatever way you may be able to.American Red Cross of the Los Angeles Region: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/our-work/california-wildfires-response-january-2025.htmlLos Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812Musicares: https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirereliefCA Community Foundation's Wildlife Recovery Fund: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/California Fire Foundation: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: https://www.habitatla.org/World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/1:31 John joins the show2:41 John's copy of We Shall Overcome is incredibly well-preserved4:32 John did not buy the album because of Pete Seeger9:10 We Shall Overcome was different from other music that John had heard13:01 John talks about his first Seeger concert19:17 John explains why he thinks a rift developed in the folk community during the ‘60s21:50 Seeger took care in how he orchestrated his setlists25:45 We Shall Overcome was John's first taste of what a concert experience was like31:36 John talks about Seeger's courage as an artist34:33 John recounts the first time he met Seeger and his relationship with him over the years39:54 John discusses Field of Stars and being inspired by Henry Aaron45:49 John talks about his upcoming plansOutro music is from "Field of Stars" by John McCutcheon.Support the show

 In this updated episode you'll discover how to use the EFT distant healing process shared in an earlier episode for sending distant healing to the people, animals, plant life, land, buildings, all life forms, and everything affected by the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles.---Resources:Two webinar videos guiding you through distance healing, one for a natural disaster and a second for any distant healing situation. Additional bonus video for using dowsing and other surrogate based methods."Distant Healing for Weather Disasters". Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DboSRsPEhzo"How to Do Heart to Heart Distance Healing". Note: Fast forward to the 16 minute point in the video to begin learning Heart to Heart Distance Healing. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ET6LHvp1NIBonus: "Dowsing and Distant Energy Healing". Note: In addition to using dowsing for distant healing, this video demonstrates other methods to include hands on healing with a surrogate. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHJzpeveTK0How to Recive Your Free EFT Distant Healing GuideCreate a blank email with the subject line reading, "“Distant Healing for Hawaii” (note: this exact protocol can be applied to the Los Angeles fires). Address the email to CarterMethod@gmail.com and send it off. You'll receive the free guide by return email.Map of Greater Los Angeles area you can use as a surrogate object: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Los+Angeles,+CA/@34.0204789,-118.4117326,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80c2c75ddc27da13:0xe22fdf6f254608f4!8m2!3d34.0549076!4d-118.242643!16s%2Fm%2F030qb3t?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D---Host:Stephen Carter. Websitee: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:New intro recorded with Twisted Wave. Main episode content recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Audacity, Hush, and Levelator. Findal edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8. ---Key words:Los Angeles fires, distant healing, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Thought Field Therapy, TFT, tapping energy psychology, meridian tapping,

We can't hold it in any longer! We're FINALLY talking golden showers, water sports, piss kinks-- whatever you want to call it-- with Portland based, and liquid based comedian Mack Lee. Mack tells us about their piss kink; how they discovered they have one, where they think it came from, and where they like to pee/ be peed on (body-wise AND location-wise!) We discuss celebrities who have piss kinks, drinking pee, spitting or swallowing, and the etiquette & proper prep that you should do if piss play is on the menu. Finally Remy and Mack talk about fantasy literature and smut as well as the dangers that AI character chat bots pose for impressionable children and teens. Like always Mack's experience is their own so if you have a different take on piss kinks or different type of piss kink please write in and let us know!  Charities mentioned in this episode concerning the fires in LA: California Fire Foundation, Habitat for Humanity for Greater Los Angeles, Friends in Deed, Dream Center, World Central Kitchen, Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund, Baby2Baby   Love How C*m? -- RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE  Follow Mack @bong_jon_jovi Follow / DM us at @HowCumPodcast @RemyKassimir Support the podcast/ get extras on Patreon Check out our website for extra info & merch!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses strategies and tips for coping with crisis in honor of the recent LA County fires causing continued devastation in Southern California, USA. Join the conversation while we review physical safety protocols, coping skills for crisis management, honoring and coping with the vast array of emotional distress, resources for parents navigating crises with their children, and ways our local and global communities can help. Nicole is joined by Loren Witkin, CEO of Citadel, and OCD and Anxiety Specialists local to the Greater Los Angeles area, Dr. Michelle Witkin, Ph.D., and Chris Trondsen, LMFT. This discussion is happening live on OCD Family Podcast's YouTube channel on 1/10/25 at 7pm PST. *Audio only broadcasts will be available wherever you enjoy your podcasts after the livestream concludes. Per technical difficulties, the livestream has been edited to prioritize source content.

Happy New Year, Richies! We're ringing in 2025 the same way we rang out 2024 - with celebrity lawsuits. This time, from Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. They have everything to do with the never-ending “It Ends with Us” drama. (Richies, believe us when we tell you, it's a SAGA.) After we break that story down, we have all the highs (and lows) from Sunday's Golden Globes, including what everyone's saying about first-time host, Nikki Glaser! And finally, we'll talk about all the blowback Stephen “tWitch” Boss's widow, Allison Holker, is getting over some very private info she's sharing about him in her new memoir, “This Far.”And Richies, our hearts go out to everyone who's being affected by the devastating California wildfires. If you'd like to help, here are some organizations you can reach out to.Los Angeles Fire Foundation: https://supportlafd.org/United Way of Greater Los Angeles: https://unitedwayla.org/wildfire-response-resources/Emergency Network Los Angeles, Inc.: https://enla.org/donateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Farnoosh celebrates the podcast's 10th anniversary and shares her personal journey from a hectic 2024, emphasizing a more intentional approach to 2025. Farnoosh answers listener questions on maintaining good credit, the impact of paying off car loans early, the pros and cons of canceling a department store credit card, and the cost of investment management fees. She also discusses helpful resources for those affected by California wildfires including:The Red Cross California Community Foundation's Wildfire Relief Fund World Central Kitchen Direct Relief United Way of Greater Los Angeles Sign up for Farnoosh's free Investing BlueprintFollow on InstagramJoin the So Money Members ClubLeave a review on Apple PodcastsOrder Farnoosh's new book, A Healthy State of Panic

What a CreepHulk HoganSeason 27, Episode 12Are you ready to talk about Hulk Hogan, brother?Wrestler Hulk Hogan was everywhere through the '80s. He appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, TV Guide, and PEOPLE. He had his Saturday morning cartoon show and was the most-requested celebrity of the '80s for the Make-A-Wish foundation. He also had a run of movies in the 80s and '90s. But now, he's mainly known for lying, for a leaked sex tape filled with his racist and homophobic rants, and for being one of Predator Trump's few “celebrity” endorsements. What a creep.Sources for this episode:BiographyEonlineMSNPeople MagazineRolling StoneRolling StoneThe SportsterWikipediaWikipediaTrigger warning: Racism and homophobiaCharities to Aid Victims of the Los Angeles Fires:World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/news/first-alert-ca-fires-jan25Pasadena Community FoundationLos Angeles Regional FoodbankCalifornia Fire FoundationRed Cross Southern California WildfiresCalifornia Wildlife CenterPasadena Humane SocietySplit your donation through The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank are doing essential work in the midst of these fires — and they need our support. secure.actblue.com/donate/q1202…Be sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatacreep.bsky.social Facebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

Happy New Year, Richies! We're ringing in 2025 the same way we rang out 2024 - with celebrity lawsuits. This time, from Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. They have everything to do with the never-ending “It Ends with Us” drama. (Richies, believe us when we tell you, it's a SAGA.) After we break that story down, we have all the highs (and lows) from Sunday's Golden Globes, including what everyone's saying about first-time host, Nikki Glaser! And finally, we'll talk about all the blowback Stephen “tWitch” Boss's widow, Allison Holker, is getting over some very private info she's sharing about him in her new memoir, “This Far.”And Richies, our hearts go out to everyone who's being affected by the devastating California wildfires. If you'd like to help, here are some organizations you can reach out to.Los Angeles Fire Foundation: https://supportlafd.org/United Way of Greater Los Angeles: https://unitedwayla.org/wildfire-response-resources/Emergency Network Los Angeles, Inc.: https://enla.org/donateBe the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Extremely dry conditions coupled with high winds have led to an explosive wildfire situation in southern California. Multiple fires have erupted across the Los Angeles area since Tuesday. Tens of thousands of people have had to evacuate, and firefighters are struggling to contain the flames.Adria Kloke is one of the of people who has had to flee. She packed up her belongings, along with her cat, and left her home in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday. Kloke shares her story with NPR.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

What do you do when your ex comes back into your life like a ghost from the past? Well, James is being haunted by the ex of all exes—the one who inspired this very podcast! To help him unpack this unexpected twist, he's calling in backup from his sista friend, Mackenzie Green. Together, they dive into the big questions: Do you respond? Do you block? And most importantly, how do you trust your gut when the past comes knocking? Whether you're facing your own Michael Myers situation or just curious about why this keeps happening, James and Mackenzie have you covered with laughs, wisdom, and a few petty confessions. Our guest this week is Mackenzie Green (she/her): Vice President of Social at Future Media and co-host of The Taylor Strecker Show. With over a decade of digital marketing experience, Mackenzie is also a proud blerd, dog mom, marathon runner, and advocate for women and girls through her work with organizations like the Shoebox Project and the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Credits: Host/Producer - James Arthur M. (he/him) @jamesarthurm Producer/Editor - Sarah Brown (she/her) @sbrownsays Closing Music - Manny Baltazar (he/him) @mannybalty Connect with Us: Instagram: @redflagseverywherepod Email: redflagseverywherepodcast@gmail.com TikTok: @redflagseverywherepod Facebook Page: Red Flags Everywhere Podcast Facebook Group: Red Flags Everywhere Community Check out video clips on YouTube: Red Flags Everywhere YouTube Channel SUPPORT THE SHOW: We love creating this podcast for you, Love Warriors! If you enjoy the show, consider joining us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes moments, and other exciting perks. Click here to support us and keep the conversations going! dating, red flags everywhere, relationship advice, exes, boundaries, Mackenzie Green, relationships, humor, growth, heartbreak, self-growth

Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo was the December 1984 sequel to the box office hit Breakin set in the heart of Los Angeles. The Comedy Musical played homage to the art of Street Dancing the surge of Break Dancing & Pop Locking. Mother Diva's House from Chicago is bringing the Cast & Crew back together to celebrate the 40th year of the infamous films release December 19-21 throughout various venues in the Greater Los Angeles area. The event kicks off Thursday Dec. 19th at the Miracles Building at 2900 Calle Pedro Infante in Los Angeles, Ca presented by LA City Council. On December 20th from 1:30-5pm Screening of the Film & Q&A with Director Sam Firstenberg at the Silverlake Library 2411 Glendale Blvd. in LA. and Sunday wraps with a Garage Exhibition inspired from the Film at Noon, with location TBA. For More Info Connect to Mother Diva at:: https://tinyurl.com/54ua33x7  Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo Eventbrite - https://tinyurl.com/yc5x2ucs LouddMouth Radio Network is a proud Media Sponsor of this event.  Listener Perks:   Sonny's LouddMouth Comedy Presents: For the ❤️ of Comedy Spring Comedy Festival April 1-6, 2025 in Temecula For More info: LouddMouth Comedy Temecula Spring Comedy Festival Get Tickets for Sonny's LouddMouth Comedy Presents at Shooters Bar & Grill in Temecula Monthly Show Sonny's LouddMouth Comedy Presents         This audio has no negative impact on the original works, its use is for teaching and inspirational purposes. FAIR-USE COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER * Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we'll explore practical, easy-to-follow tips to help you tackle the clutter and create a more peaceful, productive environment. Robyn Reynolds founded Organize2Harmonize in 2008. She was bound to be a professional organizer, eventually furthering her status by becoming a certified professional organizer because of her natural ability to organize any and everything in her life. She is a long-time member of NAPO, NABPO, she is a past President of the BCPO (Board of Certifying Professional Organizers), she is a Golden Circle member, a past Board member of the NAPO Los Angeles chapter, and was Co-chair of the 2012 Organizing Awards.  Robyn has been quoted in the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, Real Simple magazine, Yahoo.com, Today.com and numerous other publications. She has also assisted on the television show “Hoarders.” She is also an author of A to Zen 26 tips to inspire organization.  As an entrepreneur, Robyn has grown Organize2Harmonize from one woman taking on residential projects to managing multiple projects with teams simultaneously across the Greater Los Angeles area. She has earned the respect of all of her clients, including A-list celebrities as a true professional and continues to build and expand her business.  Connect with Robyn here:  https://www.facebook.com/organize2harmonize https://www.instagram.com/organize2harmonize/https://www.linkedin.com/in/organize2harmonize https://organize2harmonize.com/ Grab the freebie here: https://organize2harmonize.com/freebie =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers.  QUICK LINKS:  APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

I'm Shafqat Huq, a dynamic individual with a passion for technology and helping others in their personal and professional lives. Originally from Greater Los Angeles, I currently live in New York, but I will always consider LA home. As a serial entrepreneur, I have launched several ventures including: FestFriends, CAAZ Consulting, Go Task-Free, and LeadBuddy. My journey in entrepreneurship has been driven by a desire to create innovative solutions that make a tangible impact on people's lives.

#317: LAX tends to be a place that Angelenos avoid if they can help it, but today we're taking you there to check out a very cool, but not very well-known museum. It's one of 64 museums that are featured in a new book titled, “Also On View: Unique and Unexpected Museums of Greater Los Angeles.” Guests: author Todd Lerew; Jean-Christophe Dagohoy Dick, president of the Flight Path Museum

Native Los Angeleno Javier Cano wears many hats, from overseeing 10 hotels in Greater Los Angeles, including LA LIVE's JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton, to being chair of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District and on the executive committee of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board as well as the California Hotel & Lodging Association. In addition, he's on the board of directors of the California Travel Association, Hotel Association of Los Angeles and Central City Association, among others. Cano has also been recognized among the 500 most influential people in L.A., GM of the Year for Marriott and GM of the Year for Los Angeles. We also named him a 2024 Meetings Trendsetter. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson somehow got worked into Javier's busy schedule for a podcast interview. Discover the unique perspectives, encyclopedic knowledge and inspirational advice this 45-year Marriott veteran brings to meetings and hospitality, and by all means share it with someone who may be considering a career in this dynamic industry!

Proposition 33 is one of the hottest items on the California state ballot. If approved, it would allow cities and counties to establish, increase or expand rent control. Proponents say it is necessary to keep rents affordable and prevent families from falling into homelessness. Opponents say it will hurt small "mom and pop" landlords, and stop development of much-needed multi-family housing.In this episode, Mike talks with Susie Shannon, campaign manager of Yes on 33, and with Daniel Yukelson, executive director of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles, a landlord group.Yes on 33: https://yeson33.org/No on Prop 33: https://noonprop33.com/Ballotpedia on Prop 33: https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_33,_Prohibit_State_Limitations_on_Local_Rent_Control_Initiative_(2024)CalMatters on Prop 33: https://calmatters.org/california-voter-guide-2024/propositions/prop-33-rent-control/Prop 33 - Official Ballot Arguments: https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/33/Legislative Analyst report on Prop 33: https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=33&year=2024

PREVIEW: LAS VEGAS: HIGH-SPEED TRAIN: Colleague Jeff Bliss introduces the plans for the wonderfully gaudy and pop high-speed train from Greater Los Angeles to the Strip. More later. 1940 Clark County

If you're searching for proof that our most successful chapters can unfold in midlife, look no further than Melissa Palmer, co-founder and CEO of the skincare brand Osea. While Melissa and her mother launched Osea 28 years ago, it wasn't until year 20 that their business truly skyrocketed. And as her career soared, Melissa also found the most significant relationship of her life, showing us that midlife can truly be a time of profound rewards and joy.In this episode, we dive into Melissa's unique entrepreneurial path and the empowerment that comes with embracing change. It's a reminder that age doesn't put a limit on reinvention, personal growth, or love. Tune in as we discuss:The dynamics of building a business alongside your mother and how trusting each other's strengths creates balance.Why success is as much about persistence, patience, and luck as it is hard work.The invaluable perspective women over 40 bring to professional spaces.Trusting your intuition and standing firm in your choices—even when others disagree.Redefining “anti-aging” as focusing on feeling strong, agile, and confident as you grow older.Why midlife dating and relationships can be especially fulfilling, free from the pressures of earlier stages of life.Embracing change, reinvention, and staying open to new opportunities, even in established careers and lives.OUR GUEST: Melissa Palmer is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at OSEA. Melissa was previously CEO of Hoopnotica, the industry leader in hula-hoop fitness. Since 2016 she's been the CEO of OSEA and continues to lead the company today. Melissa was recently named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Greater Los Angeles. If you can't reach Melissa she's most likely swimming in the ocean.Want more Melissa & Osea? Check out Osea online at https://oseamalibu.com and use code “Hotter Than Ever” on oceamalibu.com to get 10% off of their amazing products. Follow her on and Osea on: Instagram: @happypalmer @oseamalibu Facebook: @oseamalibuLinkedIn: @melissa-clair-palmer Twitter/X: @happypalmer @oseaincWant more Hotter Than Ever? Subscribe to the Hotter Than Ever Substack to dive deeper. Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on:Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: @hotterthaneverpod Facebook: @hotterthaneverpod Follow Hotter Than Ever wherever you listen to podcasts - we're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you'll never miss an episode. We'd love to hear...

Episode 14 with Leslie Campbell - CEO & Founder of Sustain LAIn this episode we get curious about sustainability. We hear that word a lot these days but what does it mean in our every days lives and just how can we live more sustainably? Well to shed some light on all this; tell us about her refill store and talk more about her zero waste consulting business, I'd like to introduce the Founder of Sustain LA, Leslie Campbell.GUEST BIO:Leslie VanKeuren Campbell is the Founder and CEO of Sustain LA. Sustain LA operates a zero waste refill station featuring household cleaners, body care products and plastic-free home essentials. Additionally, they provide sustainable event rentals for the Greater Los Angeles area and beyond. Leslie has been involved in, studying and practicing sustainability and zero waste for over fifteen years. In addition to founding Sustain LA, she completed UCLA Extension's Global Sustainability and Food Studies programs, holds an AA in Environmental Studies from Santa Monica College and is a Certified Sustainable Recycling and Resource Management Professional with the California Resource Recovery Association. Leslie and her family have called Los Angeles their home for over twenty years. They enjoy a zero waste lifestyle, public transportation, and of course plenty of time in the great outdoors, where her zero waste dream was born.HELPFUL LINKS:www.instagram.com/becurious_podcastCREDITS:The BE CURIOUS PODCAST is brought to you by ECODA MEDIAHost: Louise HoughtonProduction by: Deviants MediaProducer: Louise HoughtonAssistant Producer: Ralph CortezMotion Graphics: Josh Dage

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Continuing their discussion from part 3 of this series, Bill Bellows and Andrew Stotz talk more about acceptability versus desirability. In this episode, the discussion focuses on how you might choose between the two. TRANSCRIPT 0:00:00.0 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz and I'll be your host as we continue our journey into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today, I'm continuing my discussion with Bill Bellows, who has spent 31 years helping people apply Dr. Deming's ideas to become aware of how their thinking is holding them back from their biggest opportunities. Today is Episode 4 of the Misunderstanding Quality Series, and the title is Quality, Mind the Choices. Bill, take it away.   0:00:31.3 Bill Bellows: All right, Andrew, welcome. So podcast three, I think the title was Acceptability and Desirability. And one correction there, when I went back and looked at the transcript the concept of... At least the first person I heard tie together acceptability, desirability, at least in the Deming community, was a professor, Yoshida, Y-O-S-H-I-D-A. He was a PhD student of Dr. Deming, I believe at NYU but I mispronounced or misspelled his first name. I thought I've heard people refer to him as Kauro, perhaps spelled K-A-U-R-O, maybe that's his nickname, and maybe I just didn't remember properly but his proper first name is Kosaku, K-O-S-A-K-U and he at one point in time was in Greater Los Angeles at Cal State Dominguez Hills. And then I think sometime in the mid '90s, early '90s, last I heard he moved to Japan.   0:01:51.1 BB: I've never met him. I've watched videos of him, there's a classic presentation. I don't know if it's got, it might be online someplace of he did a guest lecture. There was a... Dr. Deming was speaking in Southern California and needed an emergency surgery, had a pacemaker put in, so this would've been '92 timeframe. And Professor Yoshida was called in to give a guest lecture. And that ended up being something that I think was sold eventually. The video, the lecture was sold by Claire Crawford Mason and so he is... I don't know how much of that is online, but anyways.   0:02:38.4 AS: Is Kauro, Kauro wasn't that the name of Kauro Ishikawa?   0:02:43.7 BB: That may be where I... Yes that was a Kauro. There's two Ishikawas. There's a father and the son and I... So I'm not sure if Kauro was the father or the son, but anyway correction there. In the first series we did, going back to '23, 2023, I mentioned the name Edgar Schein, but I don't believe I've mentioned his name in this series. So I wanted to throw that, introduce that in this series today and give some background on him for those who have not heard his name or not aware, did not listen to the first series and Edgar Schein, who passed away January of this year. He was an organizational theorist, organizational psychologist, spent the greater part of his career at MIT. And one of the concepts I really like about what he talked about is looking at an organization in terms of its artifacts. So if you walk around an organization, what do you see? What are the artifacts? That could be the colors, it could be the artwork on the wall, but the physical aspect of the organization Schein referred to as the artifacts. And what he also talked about is if you dig beneath the artifacts, they come from a set of beliefs, and then the beliefs come from a set of values.   0:04:23.9 BB: And again, the first series we did, I talked about Red Pen and Blue Pen Companies, and Me and We Organizations, and Last Straw and All Straw organizations. And those titles should make it easy for our listeners who are not aware to go back and find those. And what I talked about is, this imaginary trip report, if you visited a Deming organization, if we could think in terms of two simple organizations, a Deming organization, and a non-Deming organization in this very simple black and white model. And I had people think about the physical aspects of both, if they were to go visit both. What I then followed up on in our conversation is what you see physically comes from a set of beliefs. Now, they may not be articulated beliefs, what Schein would call espoused beliefs. And then you have what they really believe and I forget the term, I use this for that, but it comes from a set... But anyway, the physical comes from the beliefs, the beliefs come from the values.   0:05:39.0 BB: And part of the reason I bring that up for our listeners, and I'm thinking in terms of the people that have a responsibility in their respective organizations. They could be consultants, internal consultants, working in quality likely, given the focus of this series. First of all, you have to start where you are. But even added on, included in start where you are, is you have to start where your management is. So, if your management is tasking you with an improving scrap and rework, then that's what you better be talking about. Now, you don't have to be guiding your actions based on acceptability because the other aspect is scrap and rework are typically associated... Well, not typically, they are associated with acceptability. The lack of acceptability, acceptability is the idea that this is good, it is acceptable, it meets the requirements, defines...the quality requirements that are defined.   0:06:52.0 BB: If it's good, it is acceptable, if it's bad. There's two categories of bad, bad could be I have to throw it away, that's scrap, which means I can't recover it or rework, which means I can do something with it and perhaps salvage it. And so if your management is tasking you with improving scrap and rework, then first of all, where they're coming from, quite naturally, is acceptability. And why do I say that? Because everywhere I've gone, that is the deepest foundation of quality in every organization I've ever met, worked with, I have met people that work from whether it could be... Whether it's clients that I've worked with, whether it's students, my university classes. Acceptability, scrap, and rework, all go together. And, so if that's where your management is, then they're asking you to focus on improving acceptability.   0:08:05.6 BB: But, you may find it invaluable to shift your focus to desirability to improve acceptability. And that will be a focus, well I get into some of that tonight and others or today, and then on a future podcast later. But, I remember once upon a time at Rocketdyne, the executives were, the VP of Quality was task master asking for improvements to scrap and rework and also things called process capability indices, Cp's and Cpk's. And if you've heard of a Cp or a Cpk, great, if you haven't all I could say is I find them dangerous. I find them, well I say they're all about acceptability. And what makes it, reason I would encourage people to stay away from them because they appear to be desirability, but they're really acceptability.   0:09:15.7 BB: We'll save that for later. But anyway you have to start where they are. So if people are asking for improvements in scrap and rework, then, instead of fighting them, you go with it. And then what we'll be talking about tonight is, is it worthwhile to shift? Well, what does it mean to improve acceptability and the difference between acceptability and desirability? And relative to the title tonight, Mind the Choices is being aware that there's a place for acceptability and there's a place for desirability. And going back to Yoshida in episode three, what I was referring to is, in presentations he was doing from the early '90s, maybe even going back to the '80s, he talked about Japanese companies are about desirability. So, he presented this model of acceptability and desirability. And then, his explanation of what makes Japanese companies, again, back in the '80s, Japanese companies were viewed as those setting the quality standards.   0:10:20.5 BB: And, he was trying to say that the way they're doing that is that they don't rely on acceptability as other companies in other countries do. They have a higher standard. And that's what I wanted to introduce in our last episode, Episode 3. And, what I wanted to do tonight in this Episode 4, is to put some, add some more to that. But, also reinforce I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with acceptability, it's a question of what does the organization need at that point of time? And, really it has to do with... Really, it has to do with how big a system you wanna look at. So if you're looking at something in isolation, which is, I mean, when you look at something and saying it's good or bad, that is the epitome of looking at something in isolation.   0:11:17.5 BB: You're looking at a pen and saying it's good. You're looking at the diameter of a hole and saying it's good. That is not looking at what goes in the hole, that is not looking at how the pen is being used. So by definition, that's what Ackoff would call analysis, which is looking inward. It's not what Ackoff would call synthesis, which is looking outward. And how far outward you look is all according... I mean you could look, it comes down to how big is the system. And I wanna introduce the name Shel Rovin, Sheldon was his full name. Shel was his nickname. I met Shel through Russ Ackoff in 2006. Shel was, he was in charge of the Chief Nursing Officer program, which was a two-week immersion program at the University of Pennsylvania.   0:12:14.5 BB: And he was doing that in the, 2003, 4, 5, timeframe when I met him. And Shel was a dentist by background. He was Dean of the School of Dentistry at University of Kentucky and University of Washington. And I met him through Russ and invited him to Rocketdyne on numerous occasions. And Shel spoke about relative to looking at a system, 'cause people talk about, well "Andrew, we've gotta look at the whole system," but how big is the system? And, so people say, well, systems thinkers look at the whole system. Well, how big is that? Is that 1,000 foot view? And people say, oh no, Bill, it's bigger than that. Is it a 10,000 foot view? Is it... How big is the system? Well, Shel's perspective, and the word I wanna introduce from Shel is relative to systems is boundarylessness.   0:13:12.7 BB: Say that a few times fast. 'Cause systems have no boundaries. So I'm sure our listeners... I'm sure you have heard, I don't if our listeners have all heard, Dr. Deming would say to executives, does your system include the future? He used to ask questions such as what business are you in? What business will you be in five years from now, 10 years from now? Well, why not 15 years from now? Why not 25 years from now? Native American Indians, associated with Native American Indians is the idea of looking at the seventh generation after you when you're making choices. And so what I would ask people is, well, why seven? Why not eight? Why not nine? Why not 10? I mean, within an organization, we could be working with our supplier to try to get across these quality ideas to our suppliers.   0:14:05.5 BB: Well, that's looking at the system. Well, wait a minute. Do our suppliers have suppliers? Yes. Do their suppliers have suppliers? And so relative to boundarylessness is this idea is when people start talking about the whole system, I don't know what "whole" means. What I'd rather look at is what size system are we looking at? That's a choice. That's a choice. So we could decide to look at our suppliers. We're gonna go one step, we're gonna look at procurement. Who do we buy from? Now, we may educate them and give them the responsibility of looking at their suppliers on... But that would be a way of managing quality. Likewise, we can look at the impact of our work on our customer and give them heads up as to how to look at the impact of their work on their customers. But that's looking at the system in an X, Y, Z, physical coordinate, add onto that, the time dimension. And so, again, all I wanna throw out there is that when it comes to making choices on acceptability, desirability, a lot of it has to do with how big is the system that we're looking at. Some everyday examples of acceptability.   0:15:23.5 BB: Again and what I wanna get across is, in part the difference to help people make choices. And so when we were on a vacation in Europe recently, I took a number of photos of people making choices. And,` when I travel, anywhere I travel, especially out of the country, I love walking into supermarkets just to see what they sell that perhaps is not sold in the States or in California. I know there are things you can't find in California that you can find on the East Coast. That's one thing. But I like going into supermarkets just to see what products are there. I mean, you can go to England and find in the refrigerator section, hard cider, apple cider, you know, alcoholic cider that I got exposed to going to a Deming conference in 2000. I've become a fan of it ever since. Well, in the States it's pretty hard to find hard cider, period. You go to England and you'll find, a dozen different brands and each brand may have a number of different types.   0:16:44.9 BB: And so that's, but anyway, relative to that when you walk into a supermarket, if you're looking at canned goods, or just look, well, looking at cider, we can look at this cider versus that cider. We treat a can as a can, whether it's buying tomato soup or cider, we treat all those cans as interchangeable, interchangeable parts. But when we go to into the bakery section, that's where I was taking photos in Amsterdam and I was watching people sort through the pastries. And yet what was laid out were a bunch of pastries of the same style. And yet people were, I want this one, I want that one.   0:17:26.0 BB: Well, part of acceptability is treating all those pastries as the same as we would treat all those cans of tomato soup as the same. Now relative to tomato soup I know you live with your mother, and I'm willing to bet your mom, early, early on when she took you to the supermarket, taught you how to buy canned goods, right? And she says "Andrew when you buy a can of something you pick it up, you're looking for dents," right?   0:17:55.1 AS: Mm.   0:17:56.0 BB: Because if it's dented, that's bad. And if it's not dented, that's good. I know my mother taught me that. So I know when it comes to buying canned good we look for dents. If dented, that's bad. If it's not dented, it's acceptable. But I don't see people sorting between cans of tomato soup made by the same manufacturer. They're just, we treat it as they're acceptable. Acceptable implies either one, the differences don't matter or I don't see differences.   0:18:33.0 BB: Desirability is, you wanna see a great example of desirability, go to the produce section and again, either watch people sort through pastries that are all acceptable, and yet they're looking for the biggest one, or... And when it comes to fruit, we're looking for the ripest banana, or maybe we're looking for bananas that are green because we're not gonna use them for a while. So acceptability, again, I'm trying to give everyday examples of acceptability is going in and saying, looking at all the fruit there, and just taking five peppers, whatever it is, and throwing them in the bag and saying, I need five 'cause my spouse said, go get five. And I throw them in the bag. And it could be time-wise, I don't have time to sort through them, or I quite frankly don't care that they're different. That's acceptability. So acceptability is either acknowledging they're different and saying, I don't care. Or...   0:19:29.6 AS: Seeing them as the same.   0:19:32.4 BB: Or pretending they're all the same. And I had a guy in class years ago, and I was asking about buying fruit and I was trying to use the example of we go into the supermarket. We sort through the oranges looking for the ripest one, and this guy says, well, I don't sort through the oranges. I said, well, how do you buy the oranges? I buy them by the bag. I said, do you sort between the bags? He says, no, I don't sort and his arms were crossed. I don't sort, I don't sort. So then I noticed that he had a ring on his left hand, a wedding ring on his left hand. So I said, I see you're wearing a wedding ring. And he said, yep. I said, did you sort?   0:20:15.2 AS: I don't sort.   0:20:15.3 BB: Meaning... I don't sort. And so when you're looking at things that meet all the requirements and saying there is no variation or the variation doesn't matter, that's acceptability, Andrew. When you look at all the things that meet requirements and you see them as being different and saying, I want this one, that's desirability. And so that could be, when it comes to selecting a spouse, when it comes to selecting an orange, when it comes to selecting a parking spot, in a university, you're looking for the, an ideal, the best professor for Thermodynamics II, and there's 10 professors the university says are acceptable. And you talk to classmates and you find out, oh, no, no, no, stay away from that one. What are you doing? You're sorting amongst things that meet requirements, that are acceptable and saying, that's not good enough for me in that situation.   0:21:17.2 BB: Well, what I wanna say then added to that is, this is not to say desirability is better than acceptability. It really comes down to is desirability worth the effort? Because when it comes to desirability, I am looking beyond, I'm looking at a bigger system. So I'm looking at the fruit in terms of how I'm using it. If I'm aware of that, I'm looking at the parking spots in terms of: I'm gonna be in the store for an hour and I want the most shade, or these parking spots have a little bit different distances between cars, and I want a spot with a little bit more width so somebody doesn't ding my car. So what I'm hoping is with these examples, people can appreciate that every day we make choices between acceptability and desirability.   0:22:11.3 BB: Every day we're making a decision based on saying, this is okay, code word for acceptable, or I'll take that one, that's desirability.   0:22:27.6 AS: That's quite a breakdown.   0:22:28.1 BB: Well, and the idea being... The other aspect of it is when you're choosing to say, I want... When you decide that acceptability is not worthwhile, my proposal it's because you're looking at a bigger system. You've got a bigger system in mind. You're not looking at that fruit in isolation. You are somehow saying, there's something about how I plan to use that, which is the reason for this decision. And then it gets into how big is the system that you're looking at? Are you looking at the person downstream of you at work, which that could be an internal customer. People used to use those terms. Are you looking at the person after them, two down from them, three down from them? And that gets into a choice. So what I would tell the folks I was mentoring at Rocketdyne is that they were designing things or going to see how they were used. And I'd say, first of all, nothing requires you to go see how that's used. Your job as a designer, whatever it is in engineering you design it, you give it to manufacturing. But you don't have to go downstairs and see how they're using it.   0:23:47.5 BB: I said, but if you do, you might learn a lot. And then they might say, "well, so I should go talk to the person who's first using it." Well that might be helpful. And then what about the person after that? Well, that might be helpful. And then what about the person after that? Well, that might be helpful. And I was trying to get across to them, we hire really bright people and if we just turn you down to don't look beyond, just deliver the thing, complete those drawings, do whatever it is, pass it to the next person. I said, the system may not require you to go look to see how it's used.   0:24:31.9 BB: But what Dr. Deming is proposing is, the better you understand how it's used, the better you can serve the system. But then you get into the question of how big is the system that you want to be thinking about? And there I would tell them that there's no right answer. I mean, you wanna be and this is what I would tell them is we hire really bright people and then we condition you to believe that it doesn't matter. What I'm proposing guided by Dr. Deming is that there's a possibility that it matters anywhere from a little to a lot, but you won't know unless you go look.   0:25:12.2 AS: Yeah. It's funny.   0:25:12.3 BB: And so what I wanna get... Go ahead Andrew.   0:25:14.4 AS: When I was a supervisor at Pepsi in Los Angeles at our Torrance factory, they asked me to help... Could I figure out how to quicken the pace with which we got 80 trucks or 100 trucks out the gate every morning because it mattered. If you got trucks out an hour late on the LA freeways, now you have overtime and all kinds of trouble. So, what I did is I climbed up... At 4:00 AM I climbed up on top of a building, one of our buildings.   0:25:54.1 BB: Wow.   0:25:54.9 AS: And I had a clipboard, which I always have. I have extra clipboards always with me, here's one right here. And I had paper and then I just observed, and I took a lot of notes. And what I was seeing was all these drivers were, they were checking their trucks and they were spending a lot of time with their trucks. So, after I observed it that morning, the next morning I went down and went around and I asked them, what are you doing? And they said, well I'm checking that the quantity that's on the paper is the quantity that's on the truck. And I said, how could that not be? And they said, the loaders at night don't fill it up right. So, the next night I went and talked to the loaders and I said, drivers are saying that you guys are making errors.   0:26:40.4 AS: No, we're not making any errors. Okay. So, now I gotta dig deeper into the loaders. And then I start to see, okay, the loaders are making errors. So, I went and talked to one loader and said, why are you making this error? He said, well, the production are supposed to put this particular Pepsi item in this spot. But they didn't, they put it in another and I got confused, but it's just 'cause it's normally always there. So, I go to talk to the manufacturer, hey guys come on, why did you put that stuff in the wrong spot? He said, well, sales told us to produce so much that we were overloaded. We didn't have any place to put all of this products. So, we had to basically put it anywhere we could as it's racing off the line and on and on.   0:27:27.9 AS: And then you start to realize like, okay, the system is bigger. Now I went and focused on the loaders and said, how do we make sure that when the loaders load that we can lock the truck and then tell the drivers, you must not open this truck. How do we build the trust between the loaders and the drivers that they're loaded correctly and that they can go, because the drivers don't want to get to San Bernardino or wherever they're going and find out, oh, I don't have what this particular customer wanted and it's supposed to be on here. So that's just a little bit of a picture of kind of a very narrow start that starts to bring in more of the system.   0:28:06.8 BB: Oh, yeah. Oh, that's a brilliant example. And also what you're talking about is a term we used the first series, which is the value of synchronicity. That those handoffs are smooth. And they disrupt...   0:28:26.7 AS: I love that word handoffs, by the way. I was just talking with a client of mine. We were talking about the core processes of the business. And I just now realize that what I was missing and what we were missing in our discussion was how do we make sure that the handoffs work.   0:28:43.6 BB: Well, then the other thing, again a concept you may recall from the first series is, I liken it... I think in terms of two types of handoffs. And, actually, I think in one of the first, maybe in the second episode we talked about this, is associated with acceptability. When I hand off to you something, my report, whatever it is I'm assigned to delivered to Andrew by 5 o'clock tomorrow, you look at it, you inspect it, and you're making sure before you accept it that it is acceptable, that it has all the content. And, if anything's missing a figure, a graph, a label, you send it back to me and then I go through and massage it and then send it off to you. And, part of acceptability is when you say, that's good, then the handoff we're talking about is physical.   0:29:51.6 BB: Right. I mean, there's nothing wrong with a physical handoff. I give it to you physically. And what you may recall me mentioning, I think, again likely episode 2, podcast 2 of this series is I would demonstrate this with people in the class. And I would say, if, if what I give you is not acceptable, what do you do? You give it back to me and you say it's incomplete. And then I go through, massage it. If I now give it to you and all the requirements have been met, it's acceptable. Now what happens? What do you say? And I would kid them and so now you say, thank you. But what I'd also point out is that part of acceptability in a non-Deming organization is the handoff is physical and mental. I mean, physical is: It is yours, not mine.   0:30:38.5 BB: Mental is that if you have trouble with how that fits into what you are doing with it, because that report does not exist in isolation, you're doing something with it. Right. So you're doing your things with it. Now we're looking at the system. And if in the system of you're using it, you have an issue and you come back to me, in non-Deming environment, acceptability is my way of saying "Andrew I'm not sure why we're having this conversation because what I gave you is acceptable." But in a Deming organization, the handoff is physical, but not mental. What does that mean? It means, I'm willing to learn from what you just said and the issues you're having. And now I'm beginning to wonder, there's two possibilities. Either one, what I gave you is not acceptable. There's something wrong with the inspection.   0:31:34.3 BB: Or two, what's missing is desirability, that there's some... What I give you is acceptable, but there's something about how it's, it's um, there's a degree of acceptability, and so instead of viewing it as it's good or it's bad, black and white. Now we're saying there's degrees of good. Desirability is degrees of good. And, so in a Deming environment, when I hand off to you and you have an issue with it, you come back the next day and say, "Bill, somehow this didn't get caught in the control chart." And I said, "well, let me take a look at it," and I may find there was something wrong with the inspection, or I may find that there's a degree of good I'm not giving you that I need to be giving you. So, that can either be an acceptability issue or a desirability issue. I'm willing to have that conversation with you in a Deming environment. So, in a Deming environment, the handoff is physical but not mental. And the learning, as you're demonstrating, the learning that comes from the ability to have those conversations, improves the system. That's a lot more work.   0:32:53.8 AS: So, if you were to sum it up, was that the sum up or would you add anything else to your summation of what you want people to take away from this discussion?   0:33:05.6 BB: Yeah, that's it. I'd like to say one is that there's, acceptability is fine. Choose acceptability, if that's all the situation demands then you've chosen that. But pay attention to how it's used, pay attention to the ramifications of that decision, which may show up an hour from now, may not show up until a year from now. And, the possibility that hiccup a year from now could be either it wasn't acceptable, in which case there's an inspection issue or it was acceptable, which means there's a degree of good, which means it's a desirability issue. And, that gets us into future conversations, talking about degrees of good and the whole idea of variation in things that are good. That's desirability, variation in things that are good.   0:33:57.6 AS: All right. Bill, on behalf of everyone at T      he Deming Institute, I want to thank you again for this discussion. And for listeners, remember to go to deming.org to continue your journey. And if you wanna keep in touch with Bill, just find him on LinkedIn. He responds. This is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming. "People are entitled to joy in work."

In the summer of 1985, a crime spree beyond human understanding hit the Greater Los Angeles area. Some victims were shot, others were stabbed, strangled, raped or beaten. Young children were snatched from their beds, kidnapped and sexually assaulted. There was no profile of a typical victim. Richard Ramirez attacked the young, the old, Asian, Hispanic, Caucasian, male, female, no one was safe, and every night the city went to bed in fear. Where would the Nightstalker strike next, and who would the next victim be?On this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner speak with legendary Los Angeles Homicide Detective Gil Carrillo. Detective Carrillo, who became known as El Cucuy or the Boogeyman, details the Nightstalker investigation and gives us a glimpse inside the mind of one of the most prolific serial criminals the world has known. The attacks, the evidence, the key breaks in the investigation and the toll his involvement took on his family. Detective Carrillo discusses it all.Good vs Evil, The Boogeyman vs the Nightstalker! A fascinating discussion.

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I'm excited to share this episode.My guest is Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I'm excited to share this Where Are They Now episode.My guest is Alan Smyth. He was a previous guest on my show for Ep. 127 back in March 2022.Alan Smyth currently serves as our executive director with over 30 years of nonprofit management and experience.He is responsible for all business operations, direct services, the Foster Family agency and all development efforts including donor acquisition, budget creation and management.Prior to his time with Saving Innocence, he spent 25 years with Young Life, a globally known nonprofit focused on kids around the world.His time with Young Life was primarily focused in Greater Los Angeles.So what is Alan up to now? Well, we discuss all that and more in this episode. Please check it out and show Alan some love by following him and contributing to Saving Innocence Organization. Alan's links are below.Dad Up!Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcastDad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcastDad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/DaduptribeSaving Innocence Website:Home - Saving InnocenceSaving Innocence LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/savinginnocenceAlan Smyth Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/smythalanFight For Me Book Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fightformebookFight For Me Website:You Are Part of the Solution - Men! Fight For MeAlan Smyth LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-smyth --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daduppodcast/support

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – California's K12 public school enrollment faces a dramatic decline, with a 6% drop since 2013 and projections of a 12% decrease over the next decade. Regions like Greater Los Angeles and the Bay Area experience significant declines, driven by parents seeking traditional, classical education for their children, rejecting progressive curriculums in favor of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Porochista Khakpour is the author of the novel Tehrangeles, available from Pantheon. Khakpour was born in Tehran and raised in the Greater Los Angeles area. She is the critically acclaimed author of two previous novels, Sons and Other Flammable Objects and The Last Illusion; a memoir, Sick; and a collection of essays, Brown Album. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bookforum, Elle, and many other publications. She lives in New York City. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Twitter Instagram  TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I have a delightful chat with Christine Wong, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles. Christine opens up about her journey from being a traditional therapist to becoming a traveling therapist within the diverse landscapes of California. We dive into her passion for exploring California's scenic gems, her innovative approach to integrating travel with her private practice, and her fascinating dissertation work focused on self-care for Chinese Americans. Join us as we explore how Christine balances her professional responsibilities with her love for travel, and the unique ways she enriches her practice through her experiences. Key Points: Hybrid Therapy Practice: Christine shares her approach to maintaining a hybrid therapy practice, offering both telehealth and in-person sessions, and how she incorporates travel into her work routine without compromising on client care. Walk-and-Talk Therapy: We delve into the concept of walk-and-talk therapy, where Christine meets clients in serene, secluded parks, combining the therapeutic process with the benefits of being outdoors. She discusses how this method can provide a refreshing alternative to the traditional office setting. Dissertation on Self-Care: Christine provides insights into her dissertation, which examines self-care practices among Chinese Americans. She highlights the cultural nuances and historical contexts that shape these practices and the importance of addressing these unique challenges within the community. About Christine Kay Wong:    After a decade in the real estate industry representing homeowners in the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles, Christine Kay Wong shifted gears to align her career with her core values. She took a leap of faith to pursue a degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University, and is now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Strategic Coach. Christine is dedicated to helping individuals and families embrace self-care and wellness, addressing challenges such as childhood traumas, grief, cultural stressors, and corporate burnout.   As the dedicated owner of Momentum Mindfulness Family Counseling, Christine passionately guides her clients toward empowerment and healing. She is currently immersed in her dissertation on self-care in generational trauma. Outside of her professional pursuits, Christine enjoys long walks, audiobooks, and progressive house music. She also loves tennis, ping pong, and exploring the California coast, finding joy and inspiration in hearing stories of vulnerability and resilience. Additionally, Christine delights in diverse dining experiences in the San Gabriel Valley, enriching her appreciation for various cuisines.   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym   The Traveling Therapist Membership: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/travelingtherapistmembership   Revolutionize Your Private Practice with AI Course: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/ai   Signup to learn more about life as Traveling Therapist: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l2v7c3   The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/   Bill Like A Boss Insurance Billing Community: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/blab   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcast | Stitcher | Amazon |  Castbox

Ever felt like your workplace is more of a battleground than a professional environment? Us too! Inspired by Nickelodeon's 'Quiet on Set' documentary, we're diving into workplace dynamics. From toxic environments to red flags, we're sharing experiences, discussing why we've stayed, and like any bad relationship, this signs it's time to leave when that workplace is no longer serving you. With insights from experts and our guest, Mackenzie Green, we uncover signs of toxicity and the importance of a supportive workplace culture that fosters belonging, we explore what makes a workplace thrive. Tune in to learn how to recognize when it's time to walk away and find your green light in the workplace! Guest: Mackenzie Green (she/her):: Mackenzie is the Vice President of Social at Future Media, bringing over 12 years of social media and digital marketing experience with brands like Betches, Telemundo, and BET+. She holds degrees from the University of Miami and Columbia Business School. Mackenzie is actively involved in philanthropy, serving on the US board for the Shoebox Project and the board of the Girls Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. She's also a co-host on The Taylor Strecker Show and hosts The LA Comic Con Podcast. Mackenzie is a proud blerd, marathon runner, dog mom, and memory athlete We want to hear from you! Need some advice? Got a question? Want to join in on the conversation? Hit us up: SOCIAL MEDIA: IG - @MissUSAtoMBA, TIK TOK: x Instagram: @redflagseverywherepod Email: redflagseverywherepodcast@gmail.com  TikTok: @redflagseverywherepod  Facebook Page Facebook Group: Red Flags Everywhere Podcast Checkout video clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uGxccsNMeLWixLwIa5qHg  SUPPORT THE SHOW: We can't do the show without your support! Become a member, at a level that works for you, and get access to bonus content, features, and other cool goodies for supporting the content you love. Click here to find out more!  Credits: Host/Producer - James Arthur M. (he/him) @jamesarthurm Producer/Editor - Sarah Brown (she/her) @sbrownsays Closing Music - Manny Baltazar (he/him) @mannybalty  

Rochelle Webb is a clinical assistant professor of entrepreneurship and marketing at Loyola Marymount University. She's not only an academic powerhouse, but also the visionary founder and CEO of Optimist Made, connecting global designers to the American market.With over a decade in corporate America, Rochelle's expertise in global brand marketing has earned her accolades, including media plan of the year and a Grand Effie.An alumna of Columbia Business School and UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, she brings an MBA-backed perspective to her ventures. Beyond her professional realm, Rochelle is a dedicated Board Member for 1% For The Planet and Movember, as well as an Advisory Board Member for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. A true leader with a heart for positive impact, Rochelle strives to leave our world better than she found it. Let's dive into her inspiring journey!Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or other major streaming platforms.If you have a comment, a question you wish I'd asked, an idea for an episode or want to say get in touch, I'd love to hear from you! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for the benefit of listeners and I am not interested in any “puff pieces.” Thank you for understanding!I would love to hear from listeners - what you like, how I can improve, and if there are any businesses you are curious to know more about. Please get in touch by sending me a message through my website.Anne McGintyUpcoming episodes are posted on Instagram atHow I Built My Small Business.

Ken interviews Amy Williams, the CEO at Citizens of Humanity Group, for this Flight of The Retail Pilot. Amy joined Citizens of Humanity as the company's President in 2009 and ultimately assumed the Chief Executive Officer position in 2015, overseeing the business for the company's family of brands including Citizens of Humanity and AGOLDE. Williams previous experience includes Executive Vice President at Lucky Brand Jeans and Senior Vice President of Product Development and Design for Gap Inc. Williams serves on the board at Girls Inc of Greater Los Angeles and empowerHER. She is an advisor to Every Mother Counts and Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative. Key Takeaways Include:1.    Bridging Business and Design: Amy's career trajectory highlights the importance of bridging the gap between business strategy and creative design in the retail industry. She emphasized the significance of understanding consumer preferences, maintaining commercial viability, and fostering collaboration between merchandising and design teams. This balance between creativity and business acumen is crucial for successful product development and brand growth.2.    Entrepreneurial Leadership: Amy's transition from corporate roles to entrepreneurial ventures demonstrates her adaptability and leadership versatility. She thrived in both structured corporate environments, such as at Gap Inc., and in more dynamic, entrepreneurial settings, such as at Lucky Brand and Citizens of Humanity. Her ability to navigate different organizational cultures and drive results underscores the importance of entrepreneurial spirit and strategic vision in leadership roles.3.    Strategic Distribution Expansion: At Citizens of Humanity, Amy was tasked with developing a distribution strategy to expand beyond traditional wholesale channels. This involved exploring opportunities in specialty retail and e-commerce while working closely with company founders and private equity stakeholders. Amy's focus on diversifying distribution channels and adapting to evolving market trends reflects the agility and foresight required to drive brand expansion and maximize growth potential in the competitive retail landscape.4.    Sustainable Growth and Brand Integrity: Amy emphasizes the importance of sustainable growth and brand integrity. Citizens of Humanity and A Golde focus on quality products, investing in design, and maintaining high standards in distribution. They prioritize long-term brand development over short-term financial gains, taking inspiration from European brands that prioritize generational development.5.    Strategic Expansion and Retail Experience: The company aims to expand its retail presence thoughtfully, focusing on creating experiential and lifestyle-oriented stores rather than rapid expansion for the sake of growth. They seek to deepen relationships with existing retail partners, improve retail presentations, and explore opportunities for retail expansion in select locations.6.    Marketing and Brand Building: Instead of traditional marketing methods, Citizens of Humanity and A Goldie rely on organic brand building and word-of-mouth promotion. They prioritize product quality and strategic partnerships with tastemakers, avoiding paid advertising and focusing on creating a desirable brand image through events, partnerships, and thoughtful product placement.7.    Focus on Technology and Operations: While the company acknowledges the importance of technology in advancing their business, they admit to being more focused on other aspects due to their smaller team size. However, they recognize the need for technological advancements, particularly in areas such as inventory management and data analytics. Improving inventory accuracy, tracking product performance, and optimizing operational efficiency through technology are seen as key priorities for future growth and scalability.8.    Commitment to Sustainability: Citizens of Humanity and Agolde have made sustainability a core aspect of their brand identity. They prioritize responsible sourcing practices, including the use of regenerative cotton and recycled materials. This commitment extends beyond product quality to environmental stewardship, reflecting a broader ethos of corporate responsibility and long-term sustainability. Their approach demonstrates a blend of ethical considerations with business strategy, positioning them as leaders in sustainable fashion within the industry.

ingo Chiu, also known as "The Machine," is a distinguished photojournalist, honored with the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography and recognized as a 2019 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in the same category. Notably, he is the first Chinese-born photojournalist to receive the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in photography. Chiu has a particular affinity for covering wildfires and protests, finding inspiration in capturing the intense moments of firefighters battling fires and the raw emotion and expression of protests that narrate the story behind each event. Born in China and raised in Hong Kong, Chiu earned a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Chu Hai College of Higher Education. Additionally, he obtained a second B.A. in a Special Major with an emphasis in Photojournalism during his tenure at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). His early career in Asia involved significant contributions to Hong Kong Express, Hong Kong Sing Tao Daily, and Evening Post, covering events such as the Eastern China flooding, Sino-British meetings in Beijing, amnesty for Chinese illegal immigrants in Macau, and the Hong Kong Handover. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Chiu works as a freelance photographer for reputable organizations such as Los Angeles Times, Associated Press (AP), Agence France-Presse (AFP), Reuters, European Pressphoto Agency (EPA), Getty Images, Xinhua, and Zuma Press. Additionally, he serves as a Senior Photographer for California State University, Northridge (CSUN) following over two decades as the chief editorial photographer for the Los Angeles Business Journal until 2023. Chiu has established a remarkable track record, delivering award-winning, exclusive, and distinctive spot news, sports, and enterprise images published in newspapers worldwide. His achievements include: National Press Photographers Association's (NPPA) 2021 Best of Photojournalism, First Place in Sports Feature. Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles' (PPAGLA) 2019 and 2021 Photojournalist of the Year (POY). Los Angeles Press Club's 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2021 Southern California Photojournalist of the Year (POY). 2021 Award of Excellence in Editorial by Communication Arts and Photography (Magazine). Canada's Photojournalism Photography Award Winner in Applied Arts Magazine Annual Contest 2007. Best Hong Kong News Photography in 1992, 1993, and 1994." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-brown57/support

A distinguished real estate agent with more than 14 years in the Los Angeles luxury housing market, Michael Williams is widely known by his clients and peers as a skilled negotiator and consummate professional. Specializing in luxury residential and probate sales across the Greater Los Angeles area, Michael stands out for his efficiency, dedication, and unwavering attention to detail. His impressive track record has garnered him a discerning clientele that includes entertainers, athletes, artists, and high-net-worth individuals. Michael's journey in the real estate industry was significantly enriched by his prior role as a mortgage broker at a thriving multi-million-dollar firm. Armed with an in-depth understanding of residential finance, he offers his clients a distinct advantage in navigating the complex world of real estate transactions. Whether you're buying or selling, Michael is your trusted advisor, capable of guiding you through every aspect of the process with professionalism and expertise. Born and raised in Southern California by a single immigrant mother, Michael was always a gifted student, self-starter, and aspiring entrepreneur. He successfully created multiple income streams at a young age, which allowed him to fund his education at California State University, San Bernardino, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. As a licensed California Real Estate Broker and a proud recipient of the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation from the California Association of Realtors, Michael is also a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist. His guiding principle is simple yet powerful: "The Secret to Getting Things Done is to Act." Michael lives by this philosophy, continuously advancing his professional education and credentials to bring tangible results to his clients. Beyond his thriving real estate career, Michael enjoys international jet-setting, self-improvement, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition. He also has a deep appreciation for the cultural diversity that Los Angeles has to offer. A natural-born leader, Michael extends his influence by mentoring young entrepreneurs, helping them discover their true talents and turn them into successful enterprises. Website Link: Rebeccazung.custodykeep.com ____________________________________________________________________ Check out my FREE Live webinar, the 3 MUST HAVE Secrets to Communicating with Narcissists RIGHT HERE Learn more about the SLAY Your Negotiation with Narcissists program right here:  www.rebeccazung.com/slay ______________________________________________________________________ For more information on REBECCA ZUNG, ESQ. visit her website www.rebeccazung.com and follow her on Instagram: @rebeccazung and YouTube!  GRAB YOUR FREE CRUSH MY NEGOTIATION PREP WORKSHEET RIGHT HERE!  SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT HERE. THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION:   ❤️ AirDoctor : Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code YOURBESTLIFE to receive upto 39% off or upto $300 off! ❤️ Shopify : Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/bestlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In  today's episode, we'll dive into mastering stage presence and boosting speaking confidence. Fresh from my talk at the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles, I'm tackling the big questions on everyone's mind. Learn to improve your tone, conquer stage fright, and truly own the stage with authenticity. I'll share tips on making your message resonate and why believing in yourself is key. Whether you're new to public speaking or aiming to up your game, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Let's get you ready to impress and express with confidence.   Here are the highlights: (0:34) Stage presence and career development. (1:44) Improving public speaking confidence through tone and stage presence. (2:52) Managing stage fright and developing stage presence through self-belief. (4:10) Public speaking tips and confidence.   Connect with Elizabeth:  Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/   Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/  Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q   

Your major gifts strategy may be leaving millions on the table. And it's probably holding you back from the impact you know your organization could make.You have - or you are developing - relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, but they're not stepping up to the level you need. But in truth, the person who needs to step up is you.Asking for a lot of money from a rich person face-to-face can be intimidating. Especially when you have worked so hard to build these relationships.My guest this week is Julie Ordoñez, founder of Courage Lab and Nonprofit Courage Lab Podcast, and a major gifts coach to thousands of nonprofits. Julie knows that wealthy donors aren't mind readers, and they don't write million-dollar checks on a whim. They're people like you and me. And they need a leader to show them what it takes to make their mark and leave a legacy.In this episode, Julie and I discuss: Keys to a culture of generosityWhat should fundraisers & development teams be focused on right now when it comes to individual givingCourage in nonprofit leadership Why character development is crucial to make our missions and visions a realityHow to ask more from the donors you have rather than constantly chase brand new donorsAbout Julie OrdoñezJulie Ordoñez is a major gifts strategist and coach on a mission to equip leaders with the courage to ask for more and raise multi-billions to solve the world's most pressing issues.With 14 years of experience in major gifts, Julie was top 1% performer at United Way of Greater Los Angeles among 90 FTEs, and at LIFT as well as New Story raise $2.5M in her first 12 months in the role in 2022. She has coached and trained over 200 nonprofit executives and major gifts teams since 2018.She's the founder of CourageLab, a 6-week major gifts training for leaders to get the courage and strategy to ask for more and raise major gifts and the host of the top-rated podcast Nonprofit CourageLab which hit #3 on the US nonprofit charts in Sept 2022.Connect with Julie on LinkedInFollow Julie on Instagram julieordonez.comTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump wins New Hampshire Primary; Haley isn't quitting. Proposed California law AB 1772 calls for required jail time for repeat shoplifters. Greater Los Angeles homeless count 2024: Annual survey gets underway as volunteers fan out across county. Police warn against water guns resembling real firearms. L.A. Times to lay off at least 115 people in the newsroom. 13-year-old driver accused in Compton bakery robbery arrested again hours after release. SoCal to Vegas rail project to get another $2.5BIL. The IRS announces plans to simplify and redesign tax notices.

“Space care is a form of self care.” –Ashley MoonWe're all swimming in STUFF! I see so many people in FLOW365 and in other circles who want to declutter, downsize, and get their space in order. So I'm really excited to talk with decluttering specialist Ashley Moon.Ashley suggests that we start by taking stock of how you feel about your space. Do you love it or do you hate it or somewhere in the middle? Are you able to nourish yourself, to rest, to nurture relationships? Another way to look at that is what is the purpose of each room — and does it fulfill that purpose?Then you follow this three step process: sort, purge, organize. It's simple, but it's not easy. Don't worry — Ashley gives specific suggestions for how to actually follow this system. And she shares the arc of decluttering and how to maintain a decluttered and organized house.We talk about:Easy entry points like setting a timer, and leaving time for wrap up so you don't have to start from scratch again or sorting by person and putting away things that have a home as a starting pointNotice your stories and feelings during the purge/decision phaseTry not to be a perfectionist about deciding how to get rid of thingsHaving a body double, accountability partner, or coach to keep you goingSorting into subcategories to help you make decisions — like sorting books into fiction or nonfiction, or tackling all your workout clothes, but not your other clothes in one sessionHow to tackle clutter in a shared space when not all of the stuff is yoursABOUT ASHLEYAshley Moon is one of today's top decluttering specialists, with an in-person team serving Greater Los Angeles and virtual support available worldwide. Ashley began organizing as a teenager in the late 1990's, joined a declutter team in 2005, and started her own business, Creatively Neat, in 2011. They've helped hundreds of homes and businesses look, feel, and function more beautifully and optimally. They love the art and power of decluttering- for it can offer us so much physically, mentally, and emotionally. From an episode of Hoarders to managing moves for bigtime celebrities, and everything in between, Ashley has seen it all and enjoys helping people create neater lives!LINKSWebsite: creativelyneat.comInstagram: @CreativelyNeatFree Decluttering Guide & other resourcesDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens.Even though we want big change, it's really little things done over and over that make the difference. So pick a doable thing. Put it in your calendar. Weave it through your days for a week and then move on to the next one. It will have a snowball effect. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:PUT AWAY THINGS THAT HAVE A HOME. Want to declutter a space? Start by putting away anything that has a home. Move dishes from your desk to the kitchen sink. Throw away trash. Put books back on the shelf. Hang up your sweater. Once you do that, you can work through other categories of sort/purge/organize.FIND A DECLUTTERING PARTNER. You and a friend could both declutter on Zoom for a set time together. Or get together and have somebody help you go through your closet. Having a buddy can help you stick to

Ricardo "Richard" Leyva Muñoz Ramirez dubbed the Night Stalker, the Walk-In Killer, and the Valley Intruder since his attacks were first clustered in the San Gabriel Valley, was an American serial killer and sex offender whose crime spree took place in California between June 1984 and August 1985. He was convicted and sentenced to death in 1989. He died in 2013 while awaiting execution.Ramirez's highly publicized home invasion and murder spree terrorized the residents of Greater Los Angeles and later the San Francisco Bay Area over the course of fourteen months. However, his first known murder occurred as early as April 1984; this crime was not connected to Ramirez, nor was it known to be his doing, until 2009. Ramirez used a wide variety of weapons and different murder methods, including handguns, various types of knives, a machete, a tire iron, and a claw hammer. He punched, pistol whipped, and strangled many of his victims, both with his hands and in one instance a ligature, stomped at least one victim to death in her sleep, and tortured another victim by shocking her with a live electrical cord. Ramirez also frequently enjoyed degrading and humiliating his victims, especially those who survived his attacks or whom he explicitly decided not to kill, by forcing them to profess that they loved Satan, or telling them to "swear on Satan" that there were no more valuables left in their homes he had broken into and burglarized.Check out all of Ignacio's books here at the link below https://www.amazon.com/Ignacio-J-Este... Links to Crime & Entertainment Like us on Facebook -    / crimeandente.  . Follow us on Instagram -   / crimenenter.  . Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4T67Bs5... Listen on Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Stitcher -

America's homelessness crisis is getting worse, despite the billions spent each year to fix it. Single family home prices continue to rise. In California alone, fewer than 20% of households can even qualify to buy a house. While the problem seems overwhelming, viable solutions are actually within reach, especially if people stop saying, “Not in my backyard." Andy is joined by Tomiquia Moss, founder and CEO of All Home CA; and Tommy Newman, vice president of engagement and activation at United Way of Greater Los Angeles. They talk about humanizing unhoused people and about streamlining affordable housing construction to fill the state's multimillion-unit shortage. Keep up with Andy on Post and Twitter @ASlavitt. Follow Tomiquia Moss @meeksmoss and Tommy Newman @tpnewman on Twitter. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/  Check out these resources from today's episode:  Learn about the work All Home is doing in California's Bay Area to disrupt the cycles of poverty and homelessness. Visit United Way of Greater Los Angeles to learn how they're working with communities to find pathways out of poverty and homelessness. Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.