Podcasts about greater portland

On this episode, host Rockne Roll first speaks with Danielle Frandina, a curriculum developer at Facing History and Ourselves, about Facing History's approach to teaching about contemporary antisemitism and how parents can get involved supporting their students. Later, Roll connects with Celia Janoff and Reuben Cohen from the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation about why philanthropy can also be a young person's undertaking and why working together to support their community means so much more than going it alone.Frandina will be speaking at the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's upcoming K-12 Parent Advocacy Night Monday, Apr. 7 at 7 pm at Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland. Registration is free and available at jewishportland.org/aprilparentadvocacynight.Learn more about Facing history and their work at facinghistory.org.Tickets for the OJCYF Benefit Dinner are available at ojcf.org/programs/benefit-event. Learn more about OJCYF at ojcf.org/programs/ojcyf.Sign up for JFGP's free “How to Host a Passover Seder” webinar, scheduled for Thursday, Apr. 3 at 7 pm, at jewishportland.org/passoversederwebinar.Check out JFGP's Passover Happenings page at jewishportland.org/passoverhappenings.

Listen to Shravika interview the founders of the Chetana Foundation, which aspires to strengthen and cultivate inclusivity within disadvantaged communities. Founded in 2016, Chetana derives from a Sanskrit word meaning “consciousness”, which is the core value of the organization . With 300+ active volunteers and a youth chapter, Chetana supports education programs, hunger relief, environmental conservation, and empowerment programs both in the local community of Greater Portland and also abroad.

On this episode, host Rockne Roll talks with Pamela Barkley and Rabbi Daniel Brenner at Moving Traditions, a non-profit focused on improving Jewish teen wellbeing, about the challenges facing today's teenagers. They discuss how the reverberations of the COVID pandemic are still being felt, how big a stressor antisemitism is for today's Jewish teens, and what they need from the adults in their lives. Also, Dr. Yosef Rosen from the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland presents a playlist of songs for celebrating Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees. Find Dr. Rosen's mix at tinyurl.com/tubshevattunes.Register for the Federation's upcoming Tu B'Shevat event Sunday, Feb. 23, at jewishportland.org/tubshevat.

Discover the future of sustainable architecture as we uncover the innovative designs pushing the boundaries of mass timber construction. From a visionary 60,000-seat wooden stadium proposal for the Brisbane Olympics by Kirk Studio that aligns with the International Olympic Committee's Sustainability Strategy, to Daimler's $43 million USD venture into timber-powered electric vehicle facilities in Greater Portland, these projects embody the cutting-edge of eco-friendly building design. The episode promises insights into these transformative developments, offering listeners a glimpse of the pioneering spirit shaping the future of architectural excellence.Our journey doesn't stop there. We'll explore global projects like Fletcher Priest Architects' remarkable refurbishment of the former BHS headquarters in the UK, highlighting their use of GLT and CLT materials for sustainable design. We'll also venture to Oregon Polytechnic for a sneak peek at their new mass timber residence hall aimed at enhancing student life, before heading to South Australia to see how Timberlink is revolutionizing construction with CLT panels at Flinders University's Factory of the Future. Each story showcases the limitless potential of mass timber, promising listeners a captivating look at these groundbreaking endeavors.Send us a text Support the show

On this episode, host Rockne Roll talks with Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Director of Community Relations Noah Rosenberg. They discuss the history of Oregon's Jewish philanthropic resource, how the foundation works to support Jewish life throughout the area and why wealth isn't a prerequisite for philanthropy. Learn more at ojcf.org. Support wildfire relief in Los Angeles County through the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Los Angeles Fires Relief Fund at jewishportland.org/lacountyfires.

Grandpa Bill's Grunts & Groans @billholt8792 Grandpa Bill's Grunts & Groans @billholt8792  Plot Development Black Market Appearance: The stolen apps and data appear on the dark web, attracting the attention of potential buyers. Operational Shutdown: Codman Fisher's business is crippled by the cyberattacks, leading to significant financial losses and potential layoffs. Investigation: Codman and his team must investigate the source of the attacks and try to recover their stolen data. Memory Palace Solution: Codman's memory palace skills could be crucial in deciphering clues and tracking down the cybercriminals. #MarineBioTech,#CyberAttack, #IntellectualPropertyTheft,#SeafoodIndustry,#BusinessRivalry,#MemoryPalaceDetective, #PortlandIntrigue,#DigitalDeception,#CybersecurityThreat, #DataBreach, #Magnetic Memory Method,#Dr.Anthony Metivier, I am attempting to create a more complex and engaging narrative. Codman Fisher's expertise in marine biotechnology adds a layer of depth and realism, while the cyberattacks provide a high-stakes conflict. These are rough notes of one possible twist in my developing Mnemonic based, Memory Palace fiction novel, based on my home city of Portland Maine. I do 2 audio podcasts daily at my BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Podcast and YouTube@billholt8792, both are hosted by me ,Grandpa Bill I am asking my community based readers and listeners to participate in a "Community Effort" to help with suggestions for my book . POTENTIAL NARRATIVE(S)? Narrative 1: The Cyber Heist In a gripping tale of high-tech intrigue, Codman Fisher, a brilliant marine biotechnologist, finds himself at the center of a cyberattack that threatens to unravel his life's work. When his company, Codman Fisher Marine, becomes the target of a sophisticated digital heist, valuable intellectual property and sensitive data are stolen and sold on the dark web. As the fallout from the attack cascades, Codman must delve into the depths of his own mind, utilizing his extraordinary memory palace techniques to unravel the mystery and bring the perpetrators to justice. With the fate of his company and the future of marine biotechnology hanging in the balance, Codman embarks on a perilous journey that will test the limits of his ingenuity and courage. Narrative 2: The Digital Deception When a devastating cyber attack cripples Codman Fisher's marine biotechnology firm, a high-stakes game of cat and mouse ensues. As the stolen data surfaces on the dark web, Codman, a master of memory palaces, must navigate the treacherous waters of the digital underworld to recover his stolen intellectual property. With the help of his extraordinary mental abilities, Codman races against time to outsmart the cybercriminals and expose the truth behind the attack. In a world where the lines between reality and illusion blur, Codman must confront the darkest corners of the internet to protect his legacy and secure the future of marine science. Grandpa Bill Asks How Do I best attempt to Engage an Audience? How would you use a memory palace to solve a complex cybercrime? What ethical dilemmas might arise from the use of advanced memory techniques? How can we protect ourselves from cyber attacks in the digital age? What role does technology play in shaping the future of marine biotechnology? What are the potential consequences of intellectual property theft in the scientific community?

On this episode, host Rockne Roll speaks with Rabbi Eve Posen, Associate Rabbi of Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland and a former Rukin Rabbinic Fellow with 18 Doors, about how interfaith families can constructively approach multiple holiday traditions in the late stages of the year. They discuss the importance of communication, how Jewish institutions can support interfaith families, and the joys of Chanukah-themed pajamas. Learn more about the Rukin Fellowship and find resources for mixed-heritage Jewish families at 18doors.org. Find resources and events to celebrate Chanukah in Portland at the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Chanukah Happenings page at https://jewishportland.org/ourcommunity/chanukahresources24.

On this episode, host Rockne Roll goes over the basics of Kabbalah with Dr. Yosef Rosen, the recently-appointed Director of Jewish Life and Learning at the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. They discuss the history of Jewish mysticism, where it can be found today and how to bring a small spark of the mystical into your Jewish practice. Reach Dr. Rosen by email at yosef@jewishportland.org. Check out the Federation's Chanukah Happenings page online at jewishportland.org/ourcommunity/chanukahresources24.

Parenting with pets – it's something that so many families think about at some point – maybe you're especially thinking about adding one to your home for the holidays. But when is it the right time to bring one into the mix – how do you prepare your kids and yourself for everything that comes with a pet? Amber Zawrotny and Darci Bloemendaal from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland share what you should know - from getting the best behavior from your pet, to choosing the right fit for your family and even insights on handling pet loss.              Whether you have a furry friend - or your thinking about one – this week's episode of Raising Me is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, guest host Cameron Foster sits down with  Kathryn Sargent, Executive Director of the Locker Project to discuss her journey from Massachusetts to Maine, her education at Bowdoin and UVA, and her transition to the Locker Project.Founded in Portland in 2014, the Locker Project relies on foundation grants and contributions from local businesses and community members to provide food-insecure children and families with reliable access to nourishing food. Unlike school meal programs, the Locker Project provides fresh produce and meal items for the whole family. Unlike traditional food pantries, the Locker Project partners with schools and other local agencies to make food available at dozens of locations. In 2024, program partners will facilitate distribution of more than 600,000 pounds of nutritious food in Greater Portland and beyond. Community members interested in supporting this work can find more information or make a donation at www.mainelockerproject.org..

Grandpa Bill's Grunts & Groans @billholt8792  Grandpa Bill' today introduces communal invitation to participate in a "community co-authored/contributing editors", of sorts?Magnetic Memory Method Memory Palace an Mnemonic Developing "Fiction Murder Mystery" based in Portland Maine.Grandpa Bill talks about Mnemonics-Memory Palaces-and a Developing Memory Palace Fiction Murder Mystery based in Portland,Maine!! Neurobics: Exercise Your Brain Neurobics is essentially brain aerobics. Just like physical exercise strengthens your muscles, neurobic exercises stimulate and challenge your brain, helping to improve memory, focus, and cognitive function. How Does It Work? Neurobics involve doing everyday tasks in new and different ways to create new neural pathways. This stimulation helps your brain stay active and adaptable. Benefits of Neurobics Improved memory: Regular neurobic exercises can enhance your memory and recall abilities. Increased focus: By challenging your brain, you can improve your concentration and attention span. Enhanced cognitive function: Neurobics can help maintain or even improve cognitive skills like problem-solving and decision-making. Reduced risk of cognitive decline: Regular brain exercise can help protect against age-related cognitive decline. "What unique perspective or expertise do you believe you could bring to this collaborative storytelling project?" Grandpa Bill asks this question encouraging listeners to consider their individual strengths and how they might contribute meaningfully to the narrative. "How would you like to see this community-driven project evolve? Are there specific themes, genres, or storytelling styles you'd be interested in exploring?" Grandpa Bill asks this question asking our listeners to express their preferences and help shape the direction of the project. #CommunityCreated, #CollaborativeStorytelling, #PodcastCommunity, #YourStoryHere, "Your Story, Our Narrative: A Community-Driven Podcast" "Join the Story: Become a Co-Author on Our Podcast" "Your Voice Matters: Contribute to Our Collaborative Storytelling" Grandpa Bill is asking these questions and encouraging active participation, I am hoping we can foster a sense of ownership and excitement among our listeners, leading to a more engaging and rewarding podcast experience for everyone involved.  Holistic Health Secrets and Life-Sales Strategies with Grandpa Bill Nourish Your Soul, Boost Your Business: The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Experience Website: https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill YouTube: Bill Holt@billholt8792 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/bill.sales.524 Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/bradybrodyboy12/ Voicemail Message Board: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY AT 6PM. EST.  Seth Leaf Pruzansky Freedom Snap-⁠https://freedomsnap.org/Seth/⁠ https://www.imawakenowwhat.com/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2222759/share Creative Solutions for Holistic Healthcare

Cyber security-Magnetic Memory Method Grandpa Bill @billholt8792 Mnemonic Fiction Novel-The Greater Portland Crab Caper Update 3 Cybersecurity- Devising a potential virtual board game and accompanying novel?? Character Interactions and Dialogue Scene: The Old Port, a dimly lit seafood market. Characters: Detective Alex Turner, a grizzled veteran, and a young, tech-savvy analyst, Riley Carter. Riley points to a series of numbers and symbols on a computer screen. Riley: "Look at this pattern. It's almost like a code. It's linked to multiple servers, one of which is traced back to that abandoned church on the Western Prom." Alex: "A church? Really? That's where we're gonna find the mastermind behind the crab heist?" Riley: "Not exactly. But it's a starting point. This digital footprint leads to a network that's been siphoning data from multiple seafood companies. It's a sophisticated operation." Plot Twist: The Missing Codman Fisher A confidential report lands on Detective Turner's desk. The report suggests a possible link between Codman Fisher's disappearance and the cyberattacks. It reveals that Fisher had discovered a significant discrepancy in the company's inventory, a discrepancy that aligned with the timing of the initial crab thefts. More about this , Internship with my Granddaughter Adah, her scholastic endeavors, achievements, and co-creator of this idea. Grandpa Bill for a daily dose of down-to-earth wisdom, holistic healing tips, and a healthy serving of humor. From the heart of the BH Sales Kennel, we'll dive deep into the world of natural remedies, stress management, and overall well-being. Whether you're looking to nourish your body, mind, or soul, this show is your one-stop shop for holistic happiness. #GrandpaBillsWisdom,#HolisticHealing,#NaturalRemedies,#MindBodySoul, #KelpTherapy,#BHSalesKennelKelpHolisticHealingHour, #WellnessWednesday,#TuneInTuesday, #HappyHealthyYou, What's one small step you can take today to improve your overall well-being? Share your commitment with us! Have you tried any natural remedies or holistic practices that have worked wonders for you? We want to hear your success stories! Holistic Health Secrets and Life-Sales Strategies with Grandpa Bill Nourish Your Soul, Boost Your Business: The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Experience Website: https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill YouTube: Bill Holt@billholt8792 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/bill.sales.524 Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/bradybrodyboy12/ Voicemail Message Board: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY AT 6PM. EST. Seth Leaf Pruzansky Freedom Snap-⁠https://freedomsnap.org/Seth/⁠ https://www.imawakenowwhat.com/ BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Virtual Mall Patriot Supply Link:  ⁠⁠⁠https://mypatriotsupply.com/?rfsn=5615494.137cb6⁠⁠⁠ Health Ranger Link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.healthrangerstore.com/?⁠⁠rfsn=301296.96452b2&utm_source=HR_Affiliate&utm_campaign=14708&utm_affiliate=301296⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Healer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.HealerCBD.com/?ref=11⁠⁠ Tim Doyle Path to Oneness-https://thepathtooneness.com/ Byron Athene -https://byronathene.com/ Isabella Thor,NLP-https://isabellathor.com/ Seth Leaf Pruzansky Freedom Snap-⁠https://freedomsnap.org/Seth/⁠ https://www.imawakenowwhat.com/ Holistic Actions-https://www.holisticactions.com Dr.Anthony Metivier -https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/ Raquel Spring-https://www.raquelspring.com/ Dr. Christianne Northrup-https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthdr/p/dr-northrups-daily-dose-of-health-987?r=och94&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

In this developing Memory Palace Based Detective Mystery- "Rough Draft" Codman Fisher Entrepreneur has gone missing , his company cyber hacked big time, and his seaford enterprise compromised and stolen. Carl Crab: A Colorful Antagonist- looks like possible suspect #1, but is he??? Carl Crab is a fascinating addition to the story. His appearance as a Bazooka Joe-like character is both intriguing and unsettling. The moniker "Hustler" and the rumors of trap stealing paint a picture of a character who is both cunning and dangerous. Background: Explore Carl Crab's past. Perhaps he's a former sailor with a gambling addiction who turned to crime to support his habit. Motives: What drives him to steal traps? Is it financial gain, sabotage, or something more sinister? Connections: How is Carl connected to the cyberattacks? Is he a pawn (or is that a prawn), a mastermind, or simply taking advantage of the chaos? Red Herring: Could Carl Crab be a red herring, designed to distract the protagonists from the real culprits? Trap Theft: The stolen traps could be part of a larger plan, such as disrupting the fishing industry or creating a hazardous environment for marine life. Underworld Connections: Carl's involvement in after-hours card games suggests he has connections to the criminal underworld, which could be exploited by the cybercriminals. Character Profile: Create a memory palace for Carl Crab, using his appearance, habits, and known associates as key elements. Location Mapping: Use the Portland waterfront as a backdrop for a memory palace focused on Carl's activities and potential hiding places. My granddaughter Adah, and I will be developing Carl Crab into a complex and multifaceted character, you can add depth and intrigue to the story. His connection to the trap thefts and the potential link to the cyberattacks creates a web of mystery that will keep readers engaged. We will be exploring the potential motives for the trap thefts and we will be delving deeper into Carl Crab's connection to the cyberattacks, and Maybe even a Abduction/Murder? Character Development Plot Implications Memory Palace Integration

On this episode, host Rockne Roll speaks with Rabbi Meir Goldstein, Senior Jewish Educator at Oregon Hillel in Eugene, about the protest encampment that has popped up at the University of Oregon, how these occupations are impacting Jewish students and how they differ from protest movements of the past. Register for the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's 104th annual meeting today at jewishportland.org/jfgpannual24.

On this episode, host Rockne Roll digs into the nuts and bolts of b'nai mitzvah ceremonies and the work that goes into preparing for them. First, Cantor Rayna Green of Congregation Beth Israel talks about the history and process of becoming b'nai mitzvah. Then, Alicia Jo Rabins discusses her work as a b'nai mitzvah tutor and what becoming b'nai mitzvah outside of a synagogue looks like. Get tickets to Rabins' performance with the Camas High School Choir at Revolution Hall online at revolutionhall.comRead about Rabins' new web series, "Girls In Trouble TV," in today's edition of The Jewish Review at jewishportland.org/jewishreview.Help provide a celebratory Passover meal for local families in need through the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Passover 4 All campaign - donate online at jewishportland.org/passover4all24.Check out The Braid: The Go-To Jewish Story Company's new work, "Yearning To Breathe Free" in two live Zoom performances - visit tinyurl.com/BraidJFGP and use code portlandjf2 to get your free tickets courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

In this special episode, host Rockne Roll is joined by panelists Laura Jeser and David Fuks for a public radio-inspired Purim party. Check out all of Portland's Purim happenings at jewishportland.org/purim. David Fuks appears in Mask and Mirror Community Theater's "Inherit The Wind" through Mar. 17 - tickets at maskandmirror.com. His latest work, “True Life – A Shooter's Story,” will appear at Portland's Fertile Ground Festival in April - tickets at fertilegroundpdx.org.Mar. 17 is Super Sunday, the biggest day of the year for the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's annual Campaign for Community Needs. Answer the call to support Jewish life in Portland or donate now at jewishportland.org/give.

Meet Phyllis Reynolds: original Portland Heritage Tree committee member, author of Trees of Greater Portland, and overall hardcore tree advocate. We sat down with Phyllis in the living room of her beautiful NW Portland home on the outskirts of Hoyt Arboretum, where she is a local legend and her name is spoken with mirthful reverence. To hear the full interview and see the full uncut video, support Completely Arbortrary Treemium at arbortrarypod.supercast.comTo get a copy of Phyllis's book, check your local independent bookstore.Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex CrowsonSupport the pod and become a Treemium MemberFollow along on InstagramFind Arbortrary merch on our storeFind additional reading on our websiteCover art by Jillian BartholdSeedpod theme song by The Mini-VandalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Rockne Roll explores the onslaught of antisemitism with Bob Horenstein and Rachel Nelson from the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. This is the first of a two-part series on antisemitism.Email Horenstein at bob@jewishportland.orgEmail Nelson at rachel@jewishportland.orgLearn more about the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Working Definition of Antisemitism here.

CMP's work to facilitate expansion and economic growth in Greater Portland is constant. In this episode, Katie and Dustin learn about how big buildings are added to the electric grid and how CMP performs an enormous amount of planning to make sure this happens seamlessly. They also look at ways CMP is working in the short and long term to identify future needs, study how the grid might evolve and make sure both Portland and Greater Portland are successful, meet community goals and have a resilient grid in the face of climate change. Guests include Mayor Michael Foley of Westbrook and Chris Morin, CMP Senior Director of Integrated System Planning.

Eli and Tim banter about the prevalence, still, in gun-related disruptions to learning in Greater Portland.  Also, why did we take away cell phones from counselors?  Don't they need those to help kids after school hours?

Discussion about the six women found dead in Oregon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truckernoob91/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truckernoob91/support

Emma is a born and bred Mainer and a professional nanny, living in the midcoast and working in Portland, Maine. With over 4 years of professional, full-time, nannying experience and over a decade of working with children at large, she's passionate about the early years and loves spending her days helping children and families thrive. Emma's a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, and an active member of both the International and United States Nanny Associations. In her free time, you can find her exploring Maine's rocky coast, thrifting for vintage treasures, serving at her church, or tending to her aspiring jungle of houseplants. Emma offers her services as a CPST to the Greater Portland area for free and by appointment. Appointment requests can be submitted via the google form linked in her bio @TheMaineNanny. Her page is full of caregiving wisdoms, nanny tips, and she even has a "guide" highlighting some of her favorite child-friendly spots in the Greater Portland area. No matter where you're located, you can find a certified tech near you by going to Cert.SafeKids.org, "Find a Tech" and searching by your state or zip code. You will learn about... How to properly install a carseat and correctly harness your child Recommendations for where to put carseats: what is the "safest" spot in the car? Guidelines for how long to rear-face Factors to consider when choosing a carseat: functionality, ease of use, price point, etc The 401 on puffy winter jackets and why they're a NO GO Decreasing risk of injury associated with eating/drinking in the car Navigating your community's public resources and how to locate a CPST Resources: Instagram: @themainenanny National Child Passenger Safety Certification Website Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com

Portland, Maine is a great place to raise a family and there are plenty of playgrounds to choose from. Here are five of the best playgrounds in the Portland area:1.Fort Williams Park: Located in Cape Elizabeth, just a short drive from Portland, Fort Williams Park is home to Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine. The park also features a large playground called the children's garden with a variety of play structures, swings, and climbing equipment, as well as a picnic area and a beautiful oceanfront view.2.Deering Oaks Park: Located in the West End neighborhood of Portland, Deering Oaks Park is a popular spot for families with young children. It features a large playground with a variety of play structures, swings, and climbing equipment, as well as a pond, a duck sanctuary, and a large open field perfect for a game of frisbee or soccer.3.Reiche School Playground: Located in the West End neighborhood of Portland, this playground is known for its unique, inclusive design. It features a variety of play structures and equipment suitable for children of all ages and abilities.4.Willard Park: Located in South Portland near Willard Beach, Willard Park is a popular spot for families with young children. It features a large, modern playground with a variety of play structures, swings, and climbing equipment. There is also a basketball court, a skate park, and a picnic area with tables and grills, and amazing views of the beach, and not to mention the beach itself!5.Eastern Promenade Children's Playground: Located along Portland's beautiful Eastern Promenade, this playground is a favorite among local families. It features a large, fenced-in play area with a variety of play structures, swings, and climbing equipment. There is also a small beach nearby, perfect for a summertime picnic or a quick dip in the ocean.No matter which playground you choose, you'll find plenty of fun and adventure for the whole family in Portland, Maine, and remember if you Make Maine Your Home, you don't have to do it alone!  View the blog post on my website...  https://www.makemaineyourhome.com/5-best-playgrounds-in-the-greater-portland-area/ To checkout listings all over southern Maine visit: https://www.makemaineyourhome.realestate/ Check out our Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MakeMaineYourHome You can listen to the audio podcast on any podcast app.  Just search for Make Maine Your Home. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends.   To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com or check out http://www.MakeMaineYourHome.com.  00:00-0:32 5 best playgrounds in the greater portland area00:32-00:35 Doug puts on his glasses00:36-01:12 Fort Williams Park Cape Elizabeth Maine01:12-01:43 Deering Oaks Park Portland Maine01:43-02:11 Reiche School Playground02:11-02:31 Willard Park  02:31-04:01 The Eastern Promenade   

On the next Story Told, part two of two in “9/11: Culture War and the Pitfalls of History. A Presentation by Professor David A. Horowitz before the Humanists of Greater Portland.”

On the next Story Told, an untitled screed from Michael McCusker on Russian occupation and nuclear threat in Ukraine. Also, part one of a two of “9/11: Culture War and the Pitfalls of History. A Presentation by Professor David A. Horowitz before the Humanists of Greater Portland.”

June 9 2022 show, along with The Oh Wells (Live set from 2010) + Praying for Greater Portland (Live set from 2012)

MorningStar Senior Living looks forward to the opening of a new community for the Greater Portland area in Hillsboro, Washington. Executive Director Matt Ryan and Vice President of Sales Development Jordana Jobanputra join Suzanne to talk about this brand new community.  Learn more at the community's website.

Bob and Dorice Horenstein Better Relationships, Better Life with Judy Herman Episode 019: Navigating Cross-Cultural Marraige: Faith, Culture, and Tradition Bob and Dorice Horenstein have a strong partnership enhanced by their faith, traditions, and culture. Bob is the Director of Community Relations of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. Dorice is a relationship speaker and certified Positive Intelligence/Mental Fitness coach. She is the best-selling author to a multiple award-winning book Moments of the Heart: Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly. Bob supports Dorice in her message that Positivity is an "inside out” practice. It instills calm, laser focus along with success and growth. Together, they have a daughter and two sons along with their beloved one-legged dog.   Here is what to expect on this week's show: ·     Ways in which family faith traditions can contribute to a strong foundation in doing life together in marriage. ·     The importance of establishing your own identity and nuances as a couple that's distinct from the extended family culture. ·     How important it is to adapt to each other's growth in order to enjoy a growing, sustainable and long-term marriage partnership. ·     Ways in which courageous steps into the unknown can be vibrantly life-giving transitions for your marriage.   Connect with Bob and Dorice:   DORICE'S WEBSITE: https://doricehorenstein.com/ DORICE'S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Doricemoments DORICE'S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Speakerdoricehorenstein DORICE'S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_5yAD2szClrg5yclXTCCA DORICE'S LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doricehorenstein/ BOB'S LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-horenstein-91662646/   Relationship Stress Quiz - https://www.judycounselor.com   Complimentary Clarity Call - https://JudyKHerman.as.me/Complimenta...   Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/judykherman/         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talked with Belinda Desmond from Keller Williams Realty in Greater Portland. Belinda loves to sell Commercial Real Estate. We discussed the path to took to get there and some of the challenges along the way. Belinda is an active mom and she even climbed Katahdin last fall! You can connect with Belinda at: https://desmondsplane.kw.com belindadesmond@kw.com (617) 462-9826

Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc. (GPI), joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, on the Think Beyond Space Podcast to discuss the mission of GPI and how the downtowns of the future will integrate the new world of work.

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the team talks to Jeana Roth, Community Engagement Director at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. Jeana tells us about the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and all of the animals they help each year. Thanks for joining us, Jeana!  Also in this episode, Noel does his bi-weekly dance moves, Jeff asks the group questions about trees, and we play a round of Susie's Q's all about cotton candy. Also, our friend John joins us and tells us some great facts about London! As always, let us know what you think about the show by commenting here- you could be our next listener of the week! Happy listening!

In this week's episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Kara Wooldrik of Portland Trails! The gang learns about how the 70+ miles of trails throughout Greater Portland are creating healthier communities and helping to connect people with places. Thanks for joining us, Kara! Also in this episode, Noel shares a poem about Romeo and Juliet (and bread), Jeff answers a listener's question about pizza toppings, and we play a round of Susie's Q's that's all about marshmallows!  Happy Listening!

Hello World, In this episode of IN SEARCH of INTELLIGENT LIFE Thad sits down with TORI PELLETIER. Tori is a champion of educational community development, racial and gender equality, and she is currently facilitating a growing movement of like minded community members to bring awareness and responsibility to historic and current issues. She is a badass.    Tori is co - hosting a community chat TONIGHT 07/07/2021 7pm - 8pm on the Eastern Prom by the gazebo. Discussion will be centered around Housing Inequality in Portland. Bring a picnic, bring a blanket, bring a spritz!

What does it take to grant a wish? In this episode, Kate Vickery, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Maine, explains how the organization has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic whether through their ability to grant wishes or raise the funds to make wishes come true. Kate describes the media and business partnerships Make-A-Wish Maine has formed to spread the word and keep wishes coming true. Kate also addresses some common misconceptions about Make-A-Wish and shares how to get involved. 2:37 – Kate explains how Make-A-Wish Maine has navigated COVID-19. 5:44 – Kate shares the most common misconception about Make-A-Wish. 9:16 – Kate talks about the wish discovery process. 10:26 – Kate describes how Make-A-Wish Maine makes connections to grant wishes. 11:27 – Kate shares some of the most memorable wishes she has helped to fulfill. 15:10 – Kate explains how public relations has helped spread the word about Make-A-Wish. 22:40 – Kate talks about the frequency of wishes granted in Maine. 26:37 – Kate lists some of the coverage Make-A-Wish Maine has received in local media. 30:45 – Kate describes some of the brand partnerships Make-A-Wish Maine is building.   35:54 – Kate explains how to get involved with Make-A-Wish. 40:02 – Kate shares a resource that has helped her in her non-profit career.   Quote “I love to talk about the power of a wish. It goes so far beyond the actual wish itself. There are all of those residual impacts that it can have, not only for the kids but for their families, their siblings and the larger communities that support them.” – Kate Vickery, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Maine   Links: WGME Wish Wednesdays: https://wgme.com/features/make-a-wish-maine/ VIP Tires & Service: https://www.vipauto.com/ Maine Huts & Trails: https://mainehuts.org/ Sugarloaf Outdoor Center: https://www.sugarloaf.com/the-outdoor-center Trailblaze Challenge and Wish Night: https://wish.org/maine/signature-events#pwish-night-p-73851 Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Joan-Garrys-Guide-Nonprofit-Leadership/dp/1119730481   Activate the PR Maven® Flash Briefing on your Alexa Device.  Join the PR Maven® Facebook group page.    About the guest:     Kate Vickery is the president and CEO of Make-A-Wish (MAW) Maine, responsible for the organization's achievement of its vision, mission and financial objectives. Kate started with the Maine chapter in 2005 as the volunteer director and then spent the majority of her tenure as the chapter's program director, overseeing and executing all of the organization's wish-granting operations for 10 years. She became president and CEO in 2017 and focuses on working together with their dedicated board of directors to increase the chapter's annual revenue, oversees day-to-day operations and partners with the MAW Maine team to deliver life-changing wishes to children throughout our great state. Before joining MAW, Kate began her career in the non-profit sector in a marketing role at United Way of Greater Portland. Before that, she worked as a freelance web designer and as the assistant director of athletic communications at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Kate is a graduate of the University of Maine with a B.A. in Political Science. Looking to connect:           Email: kvickery@maine.wish.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-vickery-135320101 Make-A-Wish Maine Twitter: @makeawishmaine

Addy Smith-Reiman holds a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, and Master’s Degrees in Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture from Cornell University, where she was awarded the ASLA Certificate of Honor and was named the University Olmsted Scholar. She is a certified planner, accredited organic land care professional, and Master Gardener and is currently the Executive Director of the Portland Society for Architecture, a non-profit organization that promotes the progress and economic development of Greater Portland by encouraging innovation and vision in design and planning. More from Addy Smith-Reiman: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addy-smith-reiman-aicp-55a0bb3b/ More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ Podcast: https://architecture-design-photography.simplecast.com/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/trentbell/4gxv31ifsz 

Little did Krista Basis know that when she walked into a yoga studio in Denver, CO, that her life was about to change forever. From healing her own body image issues and becoming a teacher herself, to moving to Boston and getting fired by a very prominent yoga teacher's studio, to owning several successful studios of her own, her tenacity and resilience carried her through. Although she now enjoys yoga as a student in the Greater Portland, OR area, she still makes an impact on lives as the Chief Development Officer at Juliette's House, a child abuse intervention center. She also brings the joy as a DJ, where socially distanced outdoor silent discos give people a chance to enjoy moving their bodies to some sweet beats! Krista goes into greater detail on these ten tips in the podcast: 1. Trust Your Intuition 2. Trust Others to Help You 3. Have Lots of Humility 4. Learn From Your Past 5. Keep Pushing 6. Don't Give Up 7. Be Authentic! 8. Keep Learning New Things - Helps Create New Synapsis and keeps the brain young 9. You Are Not Too Old (that's BS) 10. Self-Care IS Important - Love On Yourself You can catch Krista's mixes here: https://soundcloud.com/krista-basis Photo Credit: Chazz Gold Intro/Outro Song: Georges, Part Deux, written by Yinh Kiefer, performed by Art Mawson Production: Yinh Kiefer and Jasmati Productions

In this episode, guest-hosting for Greg Boulos is Partner and Broker Nate Stevens, as he sits down with Tom Watson, founder and owner of Port Property Management. Founded with his father in 1993, Port Property Management owns and operates over 2,000 units in Greater Portland, as well as Wilmington, NC, Providence, RI, and Lowell, MA. Tom oversees management of over 100 unique properties in just the Greater Portland area – the majority of them in Downtown Portland. Significant recent projects include The Linden at 132 Marginal Way, an adaptive reuse project at 82 Hanover Street, and the Riverdam Mill redevelopment in Biddeford. Discover how Tom got into the multi-unit business, how he discovered Portland, and where he plans to invest next in this episode of The Boulos Beat.

Katie Grenier works for People's United Bank as a Business Banking Relationship Manager. She has worked in commercial banking for 6 years in various positions. Her community involvement is primarily with the United Way of Greater Portland, since being a Loaned Executive in 2017. She has served as an assistant ECM (Employee Campaign Manager) for People's United Way campaign the past two years. She has also served as a financial reviewer and has participated in the Day of Action. Other community involvement includes coaching the Scarborough High School's freshman and junior varsity lacrosse teams from 2015-2017. Katie earned a B.A. in General Business with a concentration in Sport Management from the University of Southern Maine in 2014. She was a member of the USM women's soccer and lacrosse teams. In her spare time, she enjoys walks with her Goldendoodle Libby, spending time with family and enjoying Maine's beaches. Connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-grenier-71baa769/Learn more about People's United Bank: www.peoples.com Follow the USM Career & Employment Hub on Instagram @usmcareerhubCareer & Employment Hub's website: http://usm.maine.edu/careerhubReach out to Alex about the podcast at alex.carrier.hitchcox@maine.edu

Log onto https://paxsies.com and use coupon code 'FORYOU' to get 10% off your entire purchase!  On this episode I sit down and talk to Kyle Warnock. Kyle is a 23 year old who created “Queers of Greater Portland.” This is an instagram page that captures photos of people in the LGBTQIA+ community who live in the greater Portland area. It has been one of my favorite accounts since the start of quarantine and allows people to feel a sense of connection and unity during social isolation. Kyle discusses how this project started, his dream and hopes for the future, as well as why this is all so important to him.  Queers of Greater Portland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queersofgreaterportland/ Kai Morley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaimorley_/ Paxsies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paxsies/

In this episode, host Greg Boulos sits down with Jonathan Cohen, a key commercial real estate developer of Portland's Eastern Waterfront and President and CEO of AD&W Architectural Doors & Windows. Jonathan invests in and develops many prominent properties around Greater Portland, including ​both WEX World Headquarters Buildings, the Residential Condos at 10 Exchange Street, and the Ocean Gateway Parking Garage. Tune in to hear Jonathan discuss his transition from family business to commercial real estate investment, the mentors and principles that have guided the success of his career, and the strategies he employs to help his tenants adjust to the effects of COVID-19.

In this episode, guest-host Nate Stevens sits down with Bill Stauffer, Principal of Storrey Industries and Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Eco-Story LED Lighting. Storrey Industries owns and operates commercial and residential property in the Greater Portland area as well as in Seattle, Washington. Beyond his business and real estate dealings, Bill is involved in numerous non-profits, including Freedom Story, Oceanside Conservation Trust of Casco Bay, and Mechanics Hall. In Nate Steven's words, Bill is a true renaissance man. Discover how Bill first got involved in real estate, what building he is most proud of, and his views on how the pandemic will affect real estate going forward.

Like A Boss is a live Q&A business event where you can hear insightful, first-hand accounts of the realities of running a business. Portland Press Herald CEO and Publisher Lisa DeSisto interviews local CEOs and business leaders for a behind the scenes look at their career paths, the ups and downs of running their businesses and the trends shaping them. About Liz Cotter Schlax Liz assumed leadership of United Way of Greater Portland in January 2015. As President & CEO, she guides United Way’s strategies that achieve community change in the areas of education, financial stability, and health to improve people’s lives.

In this episode, guest host and Managing Director Drew Sigfridson talks with Peter Michaud, a real estate developer, and Managing Partner of M&R Holdings, Cross Road Holdings, and Maine Properties. Peter has been involved in numerous single-family and multi-family developments across Greater Portland, including The Downs, a 524 acre mixed-use community located in Scarborough, Maine. Discover how Peter made the move from the snack food industry to real estate development, his views on partnerships and how the Innovation District at The Downs came about. Recorded and Produced by AV Technik.

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Noel and Susie interview our friend Tucker Daniels from ASAP Taxi! He tells us all about his role at the company, as well as about the important role ASAP has played for so many people in the Greater Portland area for many years now. Thanks for joining us Tucker! Later in the show, stick around for a #LadyLiberty themed #SusiesQs, and a VERY interesting sports question for #AskNoel, where we created a listener challenge! If you take a picture of yourself playing Noel’s new sports and send it our way, we’ll get you a STRIVE T-Shirt! Happy #PodcastTuesday!

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Denise Beck, the Marketing and Community Outreach Manager for the Greater Portland METRO! Denise tells us all about the amazing service that METRO provides to our community, the health and safety measures they’ve implemented due to COVID-19, and more. Thanks so much for Denise for joining us! Later in the show, stick around for a fun celebrity #FathersDay themed round of #SusiesQs, called…Who’s Your Daddy! And of course, another round of #AskNoel and #YackingWithYou. Thanks so much for listening – be sure to send us your questions for Noel, guest suggestions, or other ideas at strivecast@pslstrive.org! Happy #PodcastTuesday!

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Noel and Susie interview Liz Cotter-Schlax, the President and CEO of United Way of Greater Portland! Liz tells us all about the incredible work that the United Way is doing for our community to aid with coronavirus relief, as well as all of the work they do year round. Thanks so much to Liz for joining us! Stick around as the gang discusses ever-important topics, like if we were a cologne/perfume scent, what would we smell like? We also have some helpful #QuarantineTips for #AskNoel, and of course, some hilarious jokes for #SusiesQs! Thanks so much for watching and listening!

On this episode we’re talking economic development with Matt Miller, the interim president and CEO of Greater Portland Inc.

Leeann Leahy is CEO of The VIA Agency, a full-service advertising agency with national clients including Lowe's, L.L.Bean, Unilever (Klondike), Arm & Hammer, Perdue, and Golden Corral. Leeann joined VIA as President in 2012 and took over as CEO in 2015, bringing more than 20 years of experience in planning, agency management, and integrated marketing.As her leadership continues to facilitate growth at The VIA Agency, Leeann has bolstered their company's contributions to pro bono projects with organizations like the Maine Recovery Fund, the Indigo Arts Alliance and the Preble Street Homeless Resource Center. Leeann serves on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Greater Portland, Maine and sits on the Board of Trustees for the Portland Museum of Art.Prior to VIA, Leeann served as President of Translation, an NYC-based ad agency. Before that, she spent 9 years at Lowe Worldwide, moving from Global Planning Director to Chief Strategy Officer.Under Leeann's leadership, The VIA Agency has been recognized as a Top 10 Place to Work by Ad Age, a Best Workplace by Inc., and an Ad Age Small Agency of the Year. In 2013, Leeann was named one of Ad Age's Women to Watch.-------------------------------------------Mind of a Mentor is produced by Ossa, a women's podcast network on a mission to increase the visibility, influence and earning power of women in the podcast industry.Are you a woman in podcasting? Apply to join Ossa and get free access to podcast monetization opportunities with our in-house ad booking service. We also offer our members a community of women in podcasting, promotional opportunities, exclusive offers, and resources for podcast growth and development. To apply or for more information, visit joinossa.com.Is your business interested in podcast advertising opportunities? On Ossa's proprietary ad booking platform, you can find podcasts that fit your criteria and budget in just a few clicks. Ossa is uniquely positioned to help you reach the world's most powerful consumers: women. Visit joinossa.com to get started.For lots of great podcasting content, head to ossacollective.com.You can find more information on the guest featured in this episode and on every episode of Mind of a Mentor on ossacollective.com.Mind of a Mentor is hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder & CEO of Ossa. Connect with Marla on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2zq3W59Questions? Email support@ossacollective.com.Follow Ossa on Social Media:Facebook: @ossacollectivenetwork / https://bit.ly/2NEf9roInstagram: @ossacollective / https://bit.ly/30HozpETwitter: @ossacollective / https://bit.ly/34bradNLinkedIn: @ossa-collective / https://bit.ly/2ZGBACNEnjoying Mind of a Mentor? Please rate & review our show! https://apple.co/2Knky3wMind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Leeann Leahy is CEO of The VIA Agency, a full-service advertising agency with national clients including Lowe’s, L.L.Bean, Unilever (Klondike), Arm & Hammer, Perdue, and Golden Corral. Leeann joined VIA as President in 2012 and took over as CEO in 2015, bringing more than 20 years of experience in planning, agency management, and integrated marketing. As her leadership continues to facilitate growth at The VIA Agency, Leeann has bolstered their company’s contributions to pro bono projects with organizations like the Maine Recovery Fund, the Indigo Arts Alliance and the Preble Street Homeless Resource Center. Leeann serves on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Greater Portland, Maine and sits on the Board of Trustees for the Portland Museum of Art. Prior to VIA, Leeann served as President of Translation, an NYC-based ad agency. Before that, she spent 9 years at Lowe Worldwide, moving from Global Planning Director to Chief Strategy Officer. Under Leeann’s leadership, The VIA Agency has been recognized as a Top 10 Place to Work by Ad Age, a Best Workplace by Inc., and an Ad Age Small Agency of the Year. In 2013, Leeann was named one of Ad Age’s Women to Watch. ------------------------------------------- Mind of a Mentor is produced by Ossa, a women’s podcast network on a mission to increase the visibility, influence and earning power of women in the podcast industry. Are you a woman in podcasting? Apply to join Ossa and get free access to podcast monetization opportunities with our in-house ad booking service. We also offer our members a community of women in podcasting, promotional opportunities, exclusive offers, and resources for podcast growth and development. To apply or for more information, visit joinossa.com. Is your business interested in podcast advertising opportunities? On Ossa’s proprietary ad booking platform, you can find podcasts that fit your criteria and budget in just a few clicks. Ossa is uniquely positioned to help you reach the world’s most powerful consumers: women. Visit joinossa.com to get started. For lots of great podcasting content, head to ossacollective.com. You can find more information on the guest featured in this episode and on every episode of Mind of a Mentor on ossacollective.com. Mind of a Mentor is hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder & CEO of Ossa. Connect with Marla on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2zq3W59 Questions? Email support@ossacollective.com. Follow Ossa on Social Media: Facebook: @ossacollectivenetwork / https://bit.ly/2NEf9ro Instagram: @ossacollective / https://bit.ly/30HozpE Twitter: @ossacollective / https://bit.ly/34bradN LinkedIn: @ossa-collective / https://bit.ly/2ZGBACN Enjoying Mind of a Mentor? Please rate & review our show! https://apple.co/2Knky3w

Kristina Egan of Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) talks affordable housing and transportation solutions

Michael Bourque became the second President and CEO of The MEMIC Group in 2017. Having served under founding president and mentor John Leonard for more than two decades, he held the position of Senior Vice President for External Affairs, giving him a broad and engaged view of the company and the insurance industry. He oversaw government and community relations and corporate marketing efforts that helped drive the growth of The MEMIC Group from a single state workers' compensation carrier to a super-regional specialist with eight offices across the Eastern Seaboard and more than 20,000 policyholders across the country. His efforts helped to strategically position the company as an industry leader in workplace safety and the compassionate care of injured workers and contributed to The MEMIC Group being recognized by ACORD as the Best Workers' Compensation Company in America. He has served on numerous boards and committees including chair of the 2016 United Way of Greater Portland's Campaign Committee, which raised more than $8 million. He also is a member of the board of the Maine Cancer Foundation, The University of Maine Board of Visitors and has served as chair of the board of both the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine and the Southern Maine Community College Foundation. He is a member of the steering committee for FocusMaine. He is past chair of the Portland Regional Chamber and is a member of the board of the Maine State Chamber. Mike is a graduate of the University of Maine with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. He believes that you show respect by asking questions.

part 2- RecentIy the Greater Portland Transformation Project ,an arm of the Maine Prisoner Re-Entry Network, held a stakeholders meeting at the "Cafe," located on Main St., Westbrook, ME. I welcome you to listen in to Rick Haywood of ProTech Solutions, Kim Ward of the United Way, as well as a case manager from the Maine Correctional Center. Thank you for tuning in to Voices from the Other Side!

This week, Greg chats with his brother Joe Boulos. Joe is the owner of Boulos Asset Management which manages over 4,000,000 square feet of real estate mostly in the state of Maine.  He is also the founder of The Boulos Company which is Northern New England's largest commercial real estate firm.   Over his career, Joe has developed and built more than 2,500,000 sf of commercial property, mostly in the Greater Portland area.  Produced by Trailer Marker Productions: http://www.trailmarkerproductions.com/Engineered by The Portland Pod: https://portlandpod.com/

RecentIy the Greater Portland Transformation Project ,an arm of the Maine Prisoner Re-Entry Network, held a stakeholders meeting at the "Cafe," located on Main St., Westbrook, ME. I welcome you to listen in to Rick Haywood of ProTech Solutions, Kim Ward of the United Way, as well as a case manager from the Maine Correctional Center. Thank you for tuning in to Voices from the Other Side!

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Executive Director of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, Patsy Murphy! Patsy tell us all about live at the ARLGP, her vision for the organization’s future, and how to get involved and adopt a pet for yourself! STRIVE and the ARLGP have had a close relationship over the years – many STRIVE clients have gone over to read to and socialize with the new cats at the shelter. Thank you so much to Patsy for joining us! Stick around for another awesome #AskNoel segment, as well as another round of #SusiesQs and #YackingWithYou! Thanks for tuning in and #HappyListening!

Thompson Johnson Woodworks, IncHeather Thompson, heather@tjwhome.comInstagram - facebook - LinkedInThompson Johnson Woodworks is a woman-owned, full service, residential construction company. We employ best building practices and utilize the most current building science theory to ensure that our projects are beautiful, durable and perform to the highest possible standard. Whenever possible, we install locally sourced materials, sustainably harvested lumber, high performing windows and the highest levels of insulation. Our best building practices ensure longevity, efficiency and comfort for our clients.Our relationships set us apart. A successful project is based in trust, cooperation and mutual understanding. We build productive relationships with our customers to ensure the success of our projects. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality product and experience.Thompson Johnson Woodworks is fully insured. We purchase worker's compensation insurance and liability insurance to protect our employees as well as our customers.Our employees are our most important asset. We provide health insurance, paid vacations and holidays. This commitment to providing benefits along with our positive, productive culture sets us apart from other builders. We are fortunate to attract highly skilled, intelligent, creative, long-term employees.We serve the communities of Greater Portland.

In this episode I do a real estate market update. I talk about when the next recession is coming, how it will impact the housing market and current inventory levels in the Greater Portland area. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com or check out www.MakeMaineYourHome.com.

HFO Partner Greg Frick discusses the challenges of recruiting businesses to Portland in the current environment with Larry Holt, Vice President for Greater Portland, Inc. Greater Portland Inc. provides support and services to companies seeking to relocate or expand in the Portland metro area.

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Zoe, Karen and Jasmine of The Greater Portland Council of Governments! We chat about their incredible work making #transportation more #accessible in our area and more. Today’s episode is brought to you by  Block Brothers Custom Cabinets: Maine Made Fine Kitchens & Interiors. Check out all their incredible work at www.blockbrotherscabinets.com ! Happy listening!

Sit back and find out more about Rob Caldwell of 207, as we talk about his love of sports, his brief stint as a taxi driver, and how he still reads voraciously! Listen via YouTube! Local Charity:  United Way of Greater Portland

Maine’s labor crunch is never more apparent than in the spring when the state’s $6 billion tourism industry scrambles for workers. Construction and landscaping services ramp up, too. They are finding success in some surprising places. On the panel   Host: Press Herald Business Reporter Peter McGuire covers Maine trade, transportation and tourism. A proud native of the western Maine mountains, Peter has covered local news for newspapers in Oxford County, Brunswick, Waterville and Portland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Boston University. PANELISTS Allyson Cavaretta, General Manager, Meadowmere Resort Laura Dolce, Kennebunk Area Chamber of Commerce Greg Dugal, Director of Government Affairs at HospitalityMaine Greg Dugal has served as the President and CEO of the Maine Innkeepers Association and the Maine Restaurant Association. Greg now finds himself as Director of Government Affairs for both associations. Greg has been involved in the tourism and hospitality industry for almost 35 years, was named Chamber Executive of the Year by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and received honors as Restauranteur of the Year by the Maine Restaurant Association. Greg also served on the Board of Directors of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland, the Maine Tourism Association, and the International Society of Hotel Association Executives, the Board of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and was past chair of the Maine Tourism Commission.  

Millennials, people from their late 30s to early 20s, are expected to make 45 percent of home purchases in the U.S. this year. That influx is changing the way people buy and sell homes, and creating new challenges for real estate agents. iBuying, anyone?   On the panel Host: Press Herald Business Reporter Pete McGuire Peter McGuire is a business reporter covering Maine trade, transportation and tourism. A proud native of the western Maine mountains, Peter has covered local news for newspapers in Oxford County, Brunswick, Waterville and Portland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Boston University. Dava Davin, Broker and Principal, Portside Real Estate Group Dava Davin founded Portside Real Estate Group in 2012. Portside has four locations and annual sales of $310,000,000. Portside donates over $40,000 a year to Maine non-profits through hosted fundraiser events. Davin leads a sales team which sold about 100 properties in 2018, ranking them in the top five of all residential agents and teams in the state of Maine. She currently serves on the board of the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland and is an active member of the Greater Portland Board of Realtors, MEREDA and is a past board member of the Maine Association of Realtors and Falmouth/Cumberland Chamber of Commerce. Sue Quilty, Senior Vice President of Loan Operations, Residential Mortgage Services Sue began working with RMS as a consultant in 2014 and joined permanently in 2016.  For over 20 years, Sue had her own consulting firm providing regulatory compliance, quality control and operations support to financial institutions.  She brings her strong reputation with regulators and industry leaders to RMS.  Sue is SVP of Loan Operations overseeing Operational Risk, Centralized Disclosing, Closing, Post-Closing and the Denied/Withdrawn Team. Michael Sosnowski, Owner + Broker, Maine Home Connection Michael, and his wife Laura, have lived in Maine since 2000.  They have operated Maine Home Connection for the last five years, and were previously with RE/MAX and Keller Williams. After working for several large manufacturing companies, Michael became a sales and marketing Vice President with Sappi Fine Paper Company, which led him to relocate to Portland. Sales and marketing have always been important aspects of his career. Michael has a undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. Once in real estate, Laura and Michael always aspired to own their own brokerage, focusing on advanced forms of marketing, video production and technology – all aimed at delivering a unique client experience.  Not being part of any national franchise allow the Maine Home Connection to be flexible to market conditions and quick at adopting new technologies.

Craig is on at the WGAN Morning News with Ken and Matt as they discuss how safe our states' voting system is. These and more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Related Articles: --- Transcript: Below is a rush transcript of this segment, it might contain errors. Airing date: 11/14/2018 How safe is your State’s voting system? We compare New England voting technology with Florida’s and come up with some recommendations. Unknown 0:00 All things technology tech guru Craig Peterson is on right now. On the WGAN Morning News with Ken and Matt. Unknown 0:18 back again here at eggs in issues live at the Holiday Inn by the bay. This is, of course, brought to you by the PLC family of collision centers. To find one near you log on to PLC collision. com. Also carpet specialist covering your flooring needs. Located at Park Road in Westbrook united insurance, your business is different review your business coverage at United insurance.net workgroup technology partners faster, safer and easier IT solutions and support for main business online at workgroup main. com new Gen Hospitality Management. Proudly providing service selection and value for your group or companies hotel and event space needs in Greater Portland and also universe dedicated to making you a customer for life. With all that said, It's time now to turn our attention to Craig Peterson, our tech guru who joins us now as he typically does. Craig, how are you? Unknown 1:05 Hey, good morning doing well. I'm down in Orlando. In fact right now, Unknown 1:10 but maybe you could help them do the spouse and Broward County. What do you think about that? Unknown 1:16 Yeah, exactly. So I was down in the swamp of stuff going on Elmer the land or stuff going on. It presents really kind of an interesting problem. And although there is obviously political implications and opinions on both sides, what seems to be happening right now is frankly, it's kind of a result of the hanging chads, you remember that back in 2000 I named al gore Yeah, exactly. And, and the problem back then really was that Florida was not using current technology because Chad's were part of punch cards, right. And, and that's technology, frankly, out of the 1800s very old technology. And by the year 2000, we had a lot better technology. Well, we're seeing that again, gentlemen. And what we're seeing is that these two counties that are having problems are using the equipment that they bought in 2002, after the federal government came out with a grant. Now, you know, I said forever, you can't have non technology, people making technology decisions, right? It's, you know, it's just such a complex topic, and particularly talking about these voting machines. So the voting machines they bought in 2002 don't hold up well, in humid conditions, guess what they have in Florida, you meditate, and they can only score one race at a time. Which means if you are trying to, for instance, look at the governor's race, you have to run a all of the ballots through the machines for the governor's race. And now we need to score the senate race. So now you got to run all those ballots through the machines, again, for the Senate, race, etc, etc. And down here in Florida, there's another race that really matters. And that race is the agriculture commissioner. I think that's the title. But in that case, obviously, Florida, a lot of agriculture, but the agriculture commissioner is the person who makes the decisions about concealed carry permits down in Florida. So the republicans are all up in arms with that. So here you go, you've got what is a 13 machines, you have to run all 250 ish thousand ballots through these machines multiple times, the machines don't like the humidity that's in the air down here. So they're jamming and just drawing balance. When they jam, it is a complete mess. And then on top of it, you seem to have a woman in charge of it, at least in Broward County, who doesn't seem to really know what she's doing. It's really a crazy thing Unknown 4:13 that's putting it mildly. We're talking to Craig Peterson, our tech guru who joins us now to go over the world of Well, I guess the election technology would be the best place to start, since that's really dominated the news right now, you've of course, been talking to us about these machines in Florida. What would be a good option? I mean, I don't know how much you know about election machinery and the kind of ballot boxes they have, or whatnot. But you know, here in Maine, we have sort of, you know, we have a paper ballot, that we fill out the oval with, you know, with a pen, and then it gets run through a tabulating machine. And we have, like, the physical we have the physical thing, it's not connected to the internet early so says, Matt Dunlap. So it seems like we do things reasonably smartly here. What's the best system in your mind? Unknown 4:59 Yeah, frankly, that is the best system, you know, whether or not the software safe, reliable, etc, is a completely different story. But that system allows for a real manual recount. In other words, you filled out those bubbles, right? You took some felt pen, right, and fill those in. That is something that a human to look at, right, you can, you can pull those ballots out. So the right way to do this is people fill out the ballot, the run through the machines, the machines come up with the tally. And then what you do is you spot checks, machines, spotcheck for one race or two races are all of the races and make sure everything is as it should be. Now, there will be a little bit of discrepancy because a human I might be able to determine intent better than an on him and I because some people instead of filling in that oval will, right, yes, and the machine's not going to understand that and they seize the assets spits out the ballot, and in those cases, those ballots can be looked at manually. Many states are using absolutely insane stuff. They've got Windows XP running a touchscreen. And in a lot of cases, in this election cycle, we've seen voters complaining that they tried to vote for someone and another person on the ballot was actually voted for so. So you Unknown 6:32 aren't Craig, what's the argument for doing it that way? I mean, when I was in Virginia, we had an all digital machine ballot, and I voted that way. And it went smoothly for me. But I don't understand why you would do it that way. Is it really just to save like, on printing costs? I mean, Unknown 6:46 it's Unknown 6:48 Yeah, yeah, for accounting, I mean, what is it? Unknown 6:52 Yeah, it is. The argument for that is that if you're trying to have 5 million people casting votes, it's much easier to have those voting machines where everything is calculated automatically. Some of the voting machines like that do have an audit trail, that they spit out a piece of paper, most of them, frankly, don't have a good audit trail, and there's no way to manually recount them. So it's insanity. We, you know, and you already know, we do not have any national elections, we have 58 elections, and the states typically leave it up to the counties to perform the voting. So we've got thousands of different jurisdictions that are in charge of voting. So they're going to choose different machines, different versions of those machines, they're going to try and update the software on them. Some of these machines are a little on the complex side, although they're getting simpler for the people working, not the polls, but working the election, the secretaries of states and things. So it's a this is a problem, this going to continue on. And last, everybody switches to what main de because I know New Hampshire uses a similar system. In fact, I think it's the same system throughout New England, we have a lot of those, and they're moving around the country. But that's the only way to do it. And then, of course, the other part that's a real problem right now in Florida has to do with people seeing what's happening. The light of day is the best disinfectant. And when you're talking about having the physical balance, like our us here in Maine, it's fantastic because everyone can look at them. You can have multiple people who are monitoring all at the same time, and they're not letting people in to monitor the balance to monitor the accounts or anything else. So that's the political side of it. Right? I personally think that's absolutely insane thing. Let people in light of day make it so they can be hand counted. And I think everything gets a lot better quickly. Unknown 9:00 We are going to Craig Peterson Tech Talk. He joins us on Wednesday. 738 let's talk about a little fake news. Um, how easy is it to create fake news Craig Unknown 9:14 I know this is really an interesting case because we now have the technology where we can put a person's face on to someone else so let's say you wanted to show someone committing a crime all you have to do is have an actor some sort go ahead commit the crime all fake you know and then the computers can now monitor everything that's going on track the whole thing map it and put someone else's face on makes a body look similar. It's absolutely crazy you guys remember Lord of the Rings? The movie series? Of course, of course. And did you ever see the behind the scenes the videos of how they did this with Gollum and he had those white golf balls all over him think Unknown 10:07 that that's how you used to have to do it today You don't have to do it that way at all. So when you're talking about fake news is that extends all the way out to the video world that frankly some of these videos that you're looking at are fake. In fact, one of the videos on Facebook that got millions of views showed this jet airliner just a passenger plane doing loops and slips just before it landed and it was shared like crazy it was absolutely fake there's no way that jet could do what was being shown and yet it went out to millions of people who believe it happened so we're going to have to be very prudent consumers of news as we go forward because it's so easy to fake right it's easy now fake email addresses this easy to fake phone numbers how many times a day you get a call from one of these spam pies right trying to sell you something or they're from the IRS right lately it's been for me it's been insurance and by car insurance but it's it's so fake and it's something we just got to be aware of. Be careful you really can't believe your eyes anymore. Unknown 11:26 No, you cannot well, Craig Peterson our tech guru, leaving us with that bit of hope and optimism. Appreciate a Craig we will talk to you again next week. Unknown 11:34 Take care guys. Bye bye. --- Don't miss any episode from Craig. Visit http://CraigPeterson.com/itunes. Subscribe and give us a rating! Thanks, everyone, for listening and sharing our podcasts. We're really hitting it out of the park. This will be a great year!  --- More stories and tech updates at: www.craigpeterson.com Don't miss an episode from Craig. Subscribe and give us a rating: www.craigpeterson.com/itunes Follow me on Twitter for the latest in tech at: www.twitter.com/craigpeterson For questions, call or text: 855-385-5553

Vineyard Church of Greater Portland has been around for 25 years! Through those years people have come and gone. Buildings have come and gone. Friends have come and gone but the one thing that remains constant through it all is Jesus' faithfulness to us as a community of believers! In this special podcast we are joined by Phil and Jan Strout who planted our church in 1993 and who are now the Vineyard National Directors. It's always amazing to hear what they have to share both from the past and to the future!

Portland Press Herald CEO and publisher Lisa DeSisto sat down with Deanna Sherman, president and CEO of Dead River Co., on Friday, Oct. 26, to chat about her work in the energy industry. Sherman oversees one of the largest energy companies in Northern New England. Founded in 1909, Dead River Co. is family-owned with over 1,000 employees serving customers in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and northern Massachusetts.= Sherman joined the company in 1986 and has worked in leadership roles including district manager, regional manager and vice president of the Energy Division. She became Dead River’s president and CEO in 2016. Sherman is active in the community through her present and past board involvement with United Way of Greater Portland, Educate Maine, Junior Achievement of Maine, the Maine Energy Marketers Association and the University of Southern Maine Foundation. Like A Boss is a live Q&A business event where you can hear insightful, first-hand accounts of the realities of running a business. DeSisto interviews local CEOs and business leaders for a behind-the-scenes look at their career paths, the ups and downs of running their businesses and the trends shaping them.

Portland Press Herald CEO and publisher Lisa DeSisto sat down with Deanna Sherman, president and CEO of Dead River Co., on Friday, Oct. 26, to chat about her work in the energy industry. Sherman oversees one of the largest energy companies in Northern New England. Founded in 1909, Dead River Co. is family-owned with over 1,000 employees serving customers in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and northern Massachusetts. Sherman joined the company in 1986 and has worked in leadership roles including district manager, regional manager and vice president of the Energy Division. She became Dead River’s president and CEO in 2016. Sherman is active in the community through her present and past board involvement with United Way of Greater Portland, Educate Maine, Junior Achievement of Maine, the Maine Energy Marketers Association and the University of Southern Maine Foundation. Like A Boss is a live Q&A business event where you can hear insightful, first-hand accounts of the realities of running a business. DeSisto interviews local CEOs and business leaders for a behind-the-scenes look at their career paths, the ups and downs of running their businesses and the trends shaping them.

On this week's program, we bring you a conversation with Hands On Greater Portland's Program and Technology Manager, John Afryl, on the changing landscape of volunteerism in Portland.

New England Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Gary Fifield joins the Coaches Corner Booth to talk basketball, coaching and how Billy fixed his golf swing! With over 600 collegiate victories in his 27-year tenure at the University of Southern Maine, Coach Fifield is respected as one of the most accomplished college coaches in Maine history. After a short stint at Appalachian State, Coach Fifield found himself back in the great state of Maine as the Cheverus Girls' Basketball coach. Also on the podcast, John breaks down Billy's one-podcast suspension, the podcast world meets #coachescornerbooth Vice President and Executive Director of Social Media, Casey Foster, and our theories on the identity of the burglar who is terrorizing Greater Portland small businesses.

Anne Heros serves as executive director of the Center for Grieving Children. She was appointed to that position in July 2001 after serving as the Center's outreach director and education coordinator for four years and facilitating the Center's Bereavement Peer Support Program as a volunteer for three years. As executive director, she spearheaded a capital campaign that began in 2005 and raised $2.8 million to provide a permanent home for the Center's vital programs. In 2011, she oversaw the Center's expansion of its bereavement support services into Maine's York County, establishing a satellite Center site in Sanford. Additionally, she was among the founders of America's Camp, a national summer camp provided a network of grief support "buddies" in its service to children and siblings of firefighters and police who died on September 11, 2001. In her career at the Center, she produced a significant expansion of the Center's program to train providers and volunteers nationwide in the volunteer peer-support model to help grieving children and families. Locally, she has guided the Center's leading role in providing grief support services to schools and civic associations; for example, the Center's Multicultural Program works with Portland middle schools to support refugee and immigrant students. As a founding member of the National Alliance for Grieving Children, she continues to participate on its Advisory Council and help shape its annual national symposium. She has presented at many national conferences on the topic of grief and trauma, and she was the recipient of the 2008 Advocacy Award from the New York-based National Foundation for Grieving Children, Teens, and Families. She has served on the cabinet of the United Way of Greater Portland, and she also been a member of the Auxiliary to Mercy Hospital since 1994, including two years as president. She continues to be a member of the Board's Compliance Committee. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/radio-guests/anne-heros/

Davey Halfbeard is a singer/songwriter from the Greater Portland area with 150+ songs recorded on a variety of formats in an even wider variety of places. He draws influence from the Mountain Goats, Daniel Johnston, and Iron & Wine. You can find more about Davey Halfbeard by leaving some fresh bread under your pillow or visiting daveyhalfbeard.bandcamp.com, it's your choice. Have an original song to share? Contact me, Lorenzo, at podcastopenmic@gmail.com, and let’s talk!

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Davey Halfbeard is a singer/songwriter from the Greater Portland area with 150+ songs recorded on a variety of formats in an even wider variety of places. He draws influence from the Mountain Goats, Daniel Johnston, and Iron & Wine. You can find more about Davey Halfbeard by leaving some fresh bread under your pillow or visiting daveyhalfbeard.bandcamp.com, it's your choice.

I hope this episode finds you well and well on your way to achieving your goals. This is the last episode of the month so as promised I will be giving you an update on my goals. The Accomplished Intensive has kicked off and I am very excited to be partnering with the women who said yes to invest in themselves and allow me to guide them through the next phase of their journey. It’s not always an easy decision and the benefits begin right away which is so cool to witness and be a part of. If doing a group program was not in the cards for you at this time but you still feel like you need some insight, some support or some direction I’m going to suggest you take the Energy Leadership Assessment. This is the assessment tool I am licensed to administer and I use with my clients to get right to the heart of what is holding them back from having the business, the career and the life they want. We oftentimes think it’s the circumstances that are keeping us stuck but that is rarely the case, and we have way more power than we realize. This assessment tool reveals where your power lies and where you have been giving your power away. It is amazing, it is powerful and it is eye-opening. If you need a little boost and this sounds like what you need right now go to womentakingthelead.com/coaching. You’ll get more information on the assessment and can purchase it there if you so choose. Achieving a goal requires more than taking action While sharing the progress I’ve made on my goals I’m also going to share with you some of the realizations I’ve had as I am thinking about my goals and taking action on them. This is very personal and I’m a little queasy sharing this but from all the feedback I’ve been getting from you I know my being open about my experience is helping you to face your fears and make progress on your goals. I’m going to start off with my relationship goal because that’s where the most stuff has been coming up. Goal #2 Be in a relationship. Goal: be in a committed, monogamous, romantic partnership with a man. Here are some of the good things that are going on in regard to the metrics and milestones I set. In terms of taking on embodying being more open to partnership and having fun, I have practiced being more aware and less hyper-focused when I'm out and about. I don’t want give off signals like I'm already in a relationship or I'm too busy or disinterested in chatting with strangers. That is going well. I’ve made eye contact with more men, I’ve gotten appreciate glances an smiles back so I’m definitely getting feedback from those around me that I’m doing something different. I have continued to tell more people about my goal and my preference to be introduced to men who are into personal development. No set ups yet but as I write this I’m realizing I’m not being explicit in asking the person I’m talking with to introduce me to the single men they know who are into personal development. A male friend of mine challenged me on this need to have someone who is into personal development. He thought I was limiting myself and that part of being in relationship was to have someone who balanced you out. I’m still pondering this. Please weigh in. Send me a note or comment on any of the posts about this episode on social medial. I have also researched online dating apps and asked around as to which one would be the best for me. I committed to being signed up on an app by the end of the month and that is done. I’ve only been on for a few days at the time of this recording and I can say so far it has been fun and interesting. In terms of milestones and metrics I am on track with this goal. But let’s face it working toward a goal is never limited to whether or not you take the action. There is a whole mental, emotional and spiritual component to achieving our goals. If there weren’t we would have already achieved them by now. Without putting any effort into uncovering them our limiting beliefs that have held us back in certain areas will rear their ugly heads when we begin to take action, or even consider taking action, and you will be overcome with the experience of it. This is what has been happening to me and although it’s not pleasant it’s an opportunity to change the belief. I was astounded not only by the belief itself, because it was an illogical belief, but as I worked through one belief another would be revealed. It’s fascinating! Beliefs I’ve uncovered related to being in a relationship The first belief that got in my face was I am not worthy, lovable enough, or deserve to be in a relationship. Who would want me? This is not logical but it creeps into my psyche in moments of doubt. The ego is not logical and it repeats and harps on limiting beliefs to taunt you and get you to hold back and play small. So I faced this one head on and also talked through it with a friend. I was in a good place and feeling myself moving forward and then the next limiting belief hit me a couple of days later: I resist receiving love and so will sabotage anything good that comes along. My conflict with receiving love is not limited to the area of romantic relationship. It also plays itself out in the areas of accepting help, accepting compliments or payment for my services, which also has impacted my ability to earn income in my business. I would much rather be the giver because it is safer, more acceptable and to be honest I’m in control of what and how much I give. Sometimes without warning someone pays a compliment, gives a gift or asks to hire me. The accepting of this love does not happen as naturally or easily as you think it would. It takes some effort for me to manage myself in these moments and be gracious. Even hearing “Thank you” can be annoying to me at times. Isn’t that interesting? Today as I was gathering my thoughts for this episode I was randomly on my phone cleaning up the podcast app to remove any podcasts I have not listened to in some time. I came across the Affirmations Podcast which I have not listened to in months. I went in to see if the host was still releasing episodes, because if she wasn’t I was just going to delete the podcast off my phone. I saw that yes she was still releasing episodes and the latest episode was titled Receiving Love. How funny is that? I feel supported in dealing with this limiting belief because clearly the Universe is on it and is sending me the messengers I need. The most recent limiting belief I encountered around relationship was I will have to give up full control over my life. Where I live, holidays, meals, entertainment will all be a negotiation. Rather than looking at this as an adventure I was looking at it as a loss of freedom. The actual belief can probably be translated to “negotiation is burdensome.” I definitely need to change my mindset around this one. The other interesting thing is that although these limiting beliefs have come up primarily in regard to relationship I can see how they have, and if left unchecked would continue to, hold me back with my other goals. This may sound a little odd but I’m actually looking forward to the next layer of limiting beliefs that I can face because when I do face them and move through them I feel space, something opens and creates more possibilities in my life. More on that in a bit. It's as easy or as hard as changing your mind I’m going to talk about two my goals together because they are starting to overlap. Goal #1 Build more strength and endurance. Goal #4 Do a Women Taking the Lead branded full-day event in the summer or fall Goal for strength and endurance: Do 300 Spartan-regulation burpees in good form in one session by June 30. Separately, do an unassisted pull-up. Originally I guessed my baseline was 50 burpees and on January 12 I discovered it was actually 100. The surprises keep coming because I can report to you that I have already achieved my goal of doing 300 Spartan-regulation burpees in good form in one workout session. It seems a little shocking to me that I achieved this goal so fast but in retrospect it’s not surprising anymore. I want to offer this to you because this is what happened. I changed my mind. Yes, I changed my mind. I had a belief of who I was and what I was capable of and I changed it. I believed it would take me until May to do 300 burpees and it took me until February. It definitely helped to just get started but even when I hit 120 and 150 burpees in one session I still didn’t see 300 burpees so close on the horizon. At one point when I was doing my burpee workout I decided I was someone who could easily do 300 burpees and within 2 weeks I did. I have changed my goal to doing 1000 Spartan-regulation burpees in good form in one session. I believe I can easily achieve this by December 31, 2018 but I’m actually going to attempt to achieve this goal sooner. I know I can do this because I’ve decided I’m someone who can easily do 1000 burpees in one session. I’ve already got my plan in an Excel spreadsheet. This is the key to achieving your goals and it’s at the heart of my coaching system. You have to decide you are the person who can achieve your goal. You are the type of person who does it easily. If you struggle with this I know a great coach who can help you. Because I’m the type of person who can coach someone around this. Don't be surprised if your goals begin to merge During one of my burpee sessions I got the inspiration to turn the achievement of 300 burpees into an event. The idea became a vision to find a place to accomplish this goal, invite others to burpees with me (although they don't have to shoot for 300 burpees) but it could be a fundraiser for a local charity and maybe do a Facebook live. The last time I talked about this on the podcast I was playing with this idea but this idea is now becoming a reality. I am teaming up with Spartan Races, Inc., and many other local businesses to do a fundraiser in the Greater Portland area in the Fall. The details are still being hashed out so stay tuned on that. I also have the goal to do one unassisted pull-up by the end of the year. I have not ordered the pull-up bands yet so I will put that on my list to get done before the goals update at the end of March. Also, I declared that if I can't do a pull-up by September I'm going to hire a personal trainer to help me with this goal. Goal #3 Increase profitability in my business. Goal: have a net income (earnings minus expenses) of $80,000 minimum. I have created a spreadsheet that outlines how many books, assessments, strategy sessions, group programs, private coaching packages, etc. that I need to sell in order to hit my goal. I have definitely focused on the marketing and the promotion of those things. I have also had more people reach out to me out of the blue wanting to talk about private coaching and doing workshops within the workplace, so there is a lot of potential for increased profits there. January’s Profit and Loss report showed a net profit of $4,115.49. That ended up much better than it was looking mid-month so that’s great. However, if I’m going to have a net profit of $80,000 I’m going to need to start recording an average net profit of about $6700 a month. So I’m a little behind but like I mentioned there is a more potential in the coming months. Be flexible with the timeline of your goals Goal #5 Outsourcing. I originally stated that Outsourcing was going to be contingent upon my profitability goal so I didn’t expect to see much action here. However, all the prep work and meetings that have gone into this potential new work in the coming months had me leaning on my VA for more support in the past few weeks and so this goal has already seen some movement. The key to achieving this goal will be a matter of whether I can sustain it. I don’t want to outsource and then take work back. I want to outsource and continue to have so much paid work coming into my business that there is no thought of ever taking work that I’ve delegated back. Ultimately, this has only made sense because some of the extra work I’ve asked of my VA was work related to the promotion of my products and services. The hope being the extra work I’ve paid her for will come to have paid for itself many times over and then I can give her more projects which she has been eager to get. I also have to recognize that in the short-term my profitability goal will take a hit but this does not mean it’s a bad thing. It’s an investment now for more profit down the line. I want to mention again the Energy Leadership Assessment because this tool is brilliant at revealing the limiting beliefs and the perspective you have of yourself, other people and the world that limits your ability to experience and have the life you want. If you’ve been wondering where you get started this is it. This assessment is a low-cost, low-risk, high value experience that will clear the path and get you moving toward your ultimate goals. Go to womentakingthelead.com/coaching to find out more and to get started. Please feel free to reach out to me regarding anything you heard in this podcast or if you are looking for some support with limiting beliefs and the achievement of your goals for 2018. You can reach me at jodi@womentakingthelead.com. As always I hope this was helpful to you and here’s to your success! Thank You to Our Sponsors! Zebralove Web Solutions: Your website tells a story about your business! At Zebralove Web Solutions, Milly and her team are going to make sure your website tells the story you want your customers to hear. Connect with Milly at zebralovewebsolutions.com to create the impression you want to make! Resources Private Facebook Community: Chat, share and collaborate with other women listening to the podcast! Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: A simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen.

Please welcome Matt Hoidal to Best Ever You!  Matt is the Founder and Chief Change Maker at World of Change. Change is everywhere. It's all around us, literally within everyone's reach. Yet for many, philanthropy seems as though it's reserved for a select few. World of Change™ will harness the collective compassion and goodwill within everyone's hearts, empowering people of all ages and all walks of life to perceive and believe in themselves as change makers, and inspiring action through a range of accessible opportunities.  World of Change raises funds and makes change in two ways: 1. Helps collect loose change and put that change to good use. 2. Secure matching challenges from individuals and foundations to double the impact of the change we've collected.  100% of the funds collected go directly to programs with partners who are doing life-changing work in the areas of housing, food security, education, financial literacy, health and wellness, and children's play. Private donors and sponsors cover our operating costs so 100% of your money can make change. Because we believe that making a World of Change™ requires creativity and discovery, each opportunity includes an element of wonderment, to help elevate the positive vibrations of the universe. A child's journey should be an adventure filled with learning, growth, and empowerment. Matt is a graduate of St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1994); Vermont Law School (JD, 2000). Former SVP Resource Development & Marketing, United Way of Greater Portland (2014-2017). Executive Director of Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine, a national nonprofit retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families (2001-2014). Matt resides in Falmouth, ME.

Skip Newberry serves as Economic Development Policy Advisor to Portland Mayor Sam Adams. A significant portion of Skip's work focuses on developing initiatives to support Portland's software and digital media industries. Last year, Skip's projects included helping to draft the City of Portland's open source procurement and open data policy, which was adopted by Portland City Council in September of 2009. Since then, he has been working with Portland's Bureau of Technology Services to launch Civic Apps for Greater Portland the nation's first regional open data and software application design contest. Other recent projects include contributing to the development of a community broadband strategy for Portland and identifying ways for local government to serve as a test market for new and innovative technology. Since Washington, DC, launched Apps for Democracy, the popularity of public sector open data initiatives and software application design contests has been on the rise at the State and local levels. Nevertheless, these initiatives face three major challenges, and all three relate to support and adoption: 1. support and adoption from public sector agencies, departments, bureaus, and elected officials; 2. support and adoption from software developers; and 3. support and adoption from the users of software apps and open data. In the near future, collaboration amongst different jurisdictions in standardizing data across local, county, state, and international boundaries will pose significant challenges. I do not think these are insurmountable. This presentation focuses on the regional nature of a modest open data and app design contest in the Portland area called Civic Apps for Greater Portland, and attempts to share lessons learned.