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In this episode, we invite Founder and CEO of clothing brand Mess In A Bottle, Kalilah Wright, to bring us on her journey of building a brand up from the ground up and thriving as a Black business owner.  As Ronne and Kalilah chat about her business journey, you will uncover the power of branding and learn how to position for limitless growth and evolution. Ronne and Kalilah also talk about embracing your full self as a business owner, taking risks, and how to transform your business brand. Stick to the end as Ronne and Kalilah drop some invaluable business gems that you definitely do not want to miss!    KEY POINTS: Building a brand in the midst of chaos  When is it time to leave your 9-5? How to scale your business and grow your brand The secret to getting attention from big brands The importance of staying true to you  Biggest hurdles and challenges faced  Finding love as a successful business owner  Best business advice from Kalilah Wright    QUOTABLES: “If there's one thing that no one can do or be, is you. No one can do you the way you do you.” “You determine how long you want to stay down. You determine if you want to get back up again.”   GUEST INFORMATION:  Kalilah Wright ownerofmess.com IG | instagram.com/ownerofmess/  Shop Mess In A Bottle: messinabottle.com/ IG | instagram.com/messinabottle/   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: LinkedIn | Post your first job for free on LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/GirlCEO Green Chef | Get $100 off including Free Shipping with code “GIRLCEO100” - greenchef.com/GirlCEO100  NetSuite | Special financing is back with NetSuite - head to NetSuite.com/GirlCEO    Ronne on Instagram: instagram.com/ronnebrown Gain access to her other resources here: lnk.bio/Ronneb Girl CEO Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/girlceopodcast Girl CEO Inc on Instagram: instagram.com/girlceoinc Girl CEO is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

In this episode, we invite Founder and CEO of clothing brand Mess In A Bottle, Kalilah Wright, to bring us on her journey of building a brand up from the ground up and thriving as a Black business owner.  As Ronne and Kalilah chat about her business journey, you will uncover the power of branding and learn how to position for limitless growth and evolution. Ronne and Kalilah also talk about embracing your full self as a business owner, taking risks, and how to transform your business brand. Stick to the end as Ronne and Kalilah drop some invaluable business gems that you definitely do not want to miss!    KEY POINTS: Building a brand in the midst of chaos  When is it time to leave your 9-5? How to scale your business and grow your brand The secret to getting attention from big brands The importance of staying true to you  Biggest hurdles and challenges faced  Finding love as a successful business owner  Best business advice from Kalilah Wright    QUOTABLES: “If there's one thing that no one can do or be, is you. No one can do you the way you do you.” “You determine how long you want to stay down. You determine if you want to get back up again.”   GUEST INFORMATION:  Kalilah Wright ownerofmess.com IG | instagram.com/ownerofmess/  Shop Mess In A Bottle: messinabottle.com/ IG | instagram.com/messinabottle/   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: LinkedIn | Post your first job for free on LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/GirlCEO Green Chef | Get $100 off including Free Shipping with code “GIRLCEO100” - greenchef.com/GirlCEO100  NetSuite | Special financing is back with NetSuite - head to NetSuite.com/GirlCEO    Ronne on Instagram: instagram.com/ronnebrown Gain access to her other resources here: lnk.bio/Ronneb Girl CEO Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/girlceopodcast Girl CEO Inc on Instagram: instagram.com/girlceoinc Girl CEO is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Forget everything you have seen or heard about hypnosis - in this episode, we invite Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Lifestyle Coach Traci Kanaan to share her fresh perspective on the power of hypnosis. Tune in as she brings us on the colorful journey that led her to discover hypnosis and its transformative impacts. You will learn about her unique incorporation of humor into her hypnosis practice and her approach to working through triggers and trauma as a hypnotherapist. Traci also clears some common misconceptions surrounding hypnosis and guides you through finding a hypnotherapist that is right for you!    KEY POINTS: Understanding hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming  Myths and misconceptions surrounding hypnotism  Using hypnosis to heal your traumas and triggers How do you know when you're ready?  About Traci's unique hypnosis practice  When is it necessary to put someone in a trance?  Finding a hypnotist that you are comfortable with    QUOTABLES: “You don't know happiness until you've really experienced sadness. You don't know what light is until you've experienced darkness.”   Guest Information:  Traci Kanaan wingshypnosis.com  IG | instagram.com/wingshypnosis     Love what you're hearing? Follow Jessica Hurley on social media and share the love!   IG | @jessicahurley__ - instagram.com/jessicahurley__   FB | facebook.com/Thestrandedphase Visit The Stranded Phase website at thestrandedphase.com Gain access to more of Jessica's resources here: linktr.ee/jessicahurley__ The Stranded Phase is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

What if you knew that the biggest thing that is stopping you from achieving your business dreams, is yourself? What would you do differently then?  In this episode, Ronne Brown invites fellow entrepreneur and owner of the Live In Fashion boutique, Michelle Akers, to share the biggest roadblocks in her business journey and how she overcame them. Learn all about the importance of getting comfortable with showing up as yourself, building a strong community of women around you, and holding yourself accountable when scaling your business.  It's time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and build that thriving business that you were meant to have! Join in on the conversation to find out how to do just that.    KEY POINTS: The biggest issue faced when growing a business.  What's stopping you from scaling your brand?   The power of showing your true self online.  How to be accountable and show up for your business.  Why you need to invest in yourself.  Finding support and sisterhood in the Girl CEO community.    QUOTABLES:  “I don't need everyone to understand what I'm doing because everyone's not your customer, and that is okay.”   GUEST INFORMATION:  Michelle Akers IG | @_michelleakers_ - instagram.com/_michelleakers_   Live in Fashion by Michelle Akers liveinfashion.com  IG | @liveinfashion - instagram.com/liveinfashion    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: LinkedIn | Post your first job for free on LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/GIRLCEO Grammarly | Get 20% off Grammarly Premium: Grammarly.com/GIRLCEO Magic Spoon | Use promo code "GIRLCEO" to get $5 off your order: MagicSpoon.com/GIRLCEO Policy Genius | Get the right insurance plan with Policy Genius: PolicyGenius.com ShipStation | Use promo code "GIRLCEO" for a 60-day free trial: ShipStation.com Sleep Number | Get quality sleep with Sleep Number: SleepNumber.com/GIRLCEO   Ronne on Instagram: instagram.com/ronnebrown Gain access to her other resources here: lnk.bio/Ronneb Girl CEO Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/girlceopodcast Girl CEO Inc on Instagram: instagram.com/girlceoinc Girl CEO is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Thank you for tuning in to the SeaBros Fishing Podcast!On this episode, we catch up on all of the listener questions that we received on social media over the past few weeks. Joining us for the conversation is the one and only Old Greg (OG), our father. Lots of laughs, epic stories, and different perspectives shared in this one. We do our best to answer all of your questions as thoroughly as possible but,  as expected we go off on a few tangents...Thank you for listening and supporting the show!Stay Tight,The Sears BrothersSome Questions and Topics Covered:- Catch logs: Format, important information to record, and how we use them- Tackle priorities and preparing to fish the Northeast Canyons- When will OG approve speakers on the For2na?- Our superstitions- Our favorite fishing destinations- Our bucket list fish species- Techniques on targeting smaller tuna- Our thoughts on kite rigs- How to get started in the charter fishing industry?- Safety briefings and safety precautions aboard our boats- If we won the lottery; the type of boat(s) we would build- Crimping and top-shot connections- When did OG realize that he is a super hero?Sponsors, Guest Information, and Links from this podcast episode:SponsorsMass Bay GuidesCosta SunglassesLT Marine Products (Use promo code: seabros for 10% Off)Black Oak LED (Use promo code: Giantbluefin for 20% Off)Deep Apparel (Use promo code: Seabros35 for 35% Off)Social MediaSeaBrosFishing: @seabrosfishingMBG Fishing Charters: @massbayguidesBryan: @mbgbryanTaylor: @mbgtaylorSeaBros Fishing WebsiteMass Bay Guides WebsiteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/seabrosfishing)

At last count, there were over 300 mental health-related apps in the app stores. With this many, how do you choose? How do they differ from each other, and do they actually help? Most importantly, how do we know which ones are safe?  On today's episode, we discuss mental health apps with clinical psychologist, Dr. Nathaan Demers, and digital health marketer, Joe Conrad, who created the mental health app Nod.  Together, they explain what it takes to make an effective mental health app and how consumers can protect themselves. Listen now! Guest Information for 'Mental Health Apps' Podcast Episode Dr. Nathaan Demers is passionate about people. This passion has led him to an enriching career as a clinical psychologist, filled with a number of twists and turns working across a variety of settings. Nathaan is an active traveler and athlete — these aspects of his life have inspired him to think beyond the traditional confines of mental healthcare. He strives to find innovative ways to expand the reach of mental health services to improve the lives of others. While Nathaan is fascinated by all areas of psychology, his passion lies within the positive psychology movement working specifically in preventive behavioral health. Joe Conrad is a creative entrepreneur and digital health pioneer. Since 1990, Joe has led the charge at Cactus, a purpose-driven branding and creative agency with the mission of creating sharp ideas for brands and causes that help people thrive.  Joe and his team are the creators of Man Therapy, an innovative and award-winning campaign that uses humor to engage working-age men with an immersive, entertaining, digital experience where therapy actually happens.  He's also the founder and CEO at Grit Digital Health –– a team of specialists in behavioral health, wellness, technology, and marketing. In 2016, Grit Digital Health launched YOU at College, a personal and customized well-being portal that helps students navigate life and campus. And this year the team at Grit is launching Nod, an app that combats loneliness by helping college students build more meaningful relationships. Learn more about Nod at heynod.com. About the Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com.

Thank you for tuning in to the SeaBros Fishing Podcast!Our guest on this episode of the show is Captain Kenton Geer. Kenton originally hails from New Hampshire, but has made the world of offshore fishing his home for the past 25+ years. For the last decade Kenton has been a resident of Hawaii and he currently runs his own commercial fishing operation based out of the big island, Vicious Cycle Fishing. Kenton and his crew aboard the Vicious Cycle primarily target, harvest, and commercially sell big eye tuna, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, and marlin. They spend the majority of their time off the grid; 100+ miles off the coast of Hawaii at the islands' offshore seamounts. Prior to establishing himself in Hawaii, Kenton traveled and fished all over the globe from Jeffreys Ledge in the Gulf of Maine, to Costa Rica, Panama, and even all the way to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia working on game boats.We had an absolute blast during this conversation with Kenton! He is a true savage on the ocean in the best of ways. Kenton has unparalleled experience on the water/ offshore, with several back to back seasons with 300+ days fished...His fish stories and adventures are endless, unfiltered, honest, and bad ass. It was truly a pleasure to meet him and have him on the podcast. We are looking forward to collaborating again in the future, including on his own podcast: Vicious Cycle - Whiskey, Women, and Water.We hope you enjoy this discussion as much as we did. Make sure you listen and subscribe to Kenton's podcast as well!Stay Tight,The Sears BrothersTopics & Stories:- Traveling the world on game boats- Fishing the seamounts off of Hawaii- Huge marlin encounters while tuna fishing- Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef- Grander marlin stories- Handlining giant bluefin in the Gulf of Maine- Big eye tuna vs. Yellowfin Tuna- Dangle fishing for tuna- Handline jig fishing for tuna- Approaching schools of tuna while trolling- Commercial fishing and selling fish in Hawaii- Honest tuna prices- Superstitions and getting out of ruts- Inspiration for starting a podcastThank you for listening and supporting the show!Sponsors, Guest Information, and Links from this podcast episode:Guest InfoCapt. Kenton Geer@viciouscyclefishingInstagramFacebookVicious Cycle PodcastSponsorsMass Bay GuidesCosta SunglassesLT Marine Products (Use promo code: seabros for 10% Off)Black Oak LED (Use promo code: Giantbluefin for 20% Off)Deep Apparel (Use promo code: Seabros35 for 35% Off)Social MediaSeaBrosFishing: @seabrosfishingMBG Fishing Charters: @massbayguidesBryan: @mbgbryanTaylor: @mbgtaylorSeaBros Fishing WebsiteMass Bay Guides WebsiteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/seabrosfishing)

Welcome to this special series of Don’t Salt My Game celebrating the release of my new book How to Just Eat It. For the next several weeks, I’ll be posting two new episodes of the podcast (Tuesdays and Fridays) that correspond with a chapter of the book to help you take your learning further and deepen your intuitive eating practice. How To Just Eat It is out now! Episode 12 of this series will drop on Friday 12th Jan!   In today’s episode, I’m talking to Jake Gifford, a personal trainer and doctoral researcher at Brunel University London whose aim is to reframe fitness and what it means to move our bodies. In this episode, we’re talking about the bigger-picture and socio-political considerations that often get left out of the conversations about movement.    In this episode we talk about:   How a lot of public health rhetorics around moving our bodies make oversimplified recommendations  Healthism Some of the problematic discourse around how exercise is described e.g. “exercise is medicine”  Looking at the bigger picture of movement Factors that could stop an individual from engaging in movement Hierarchies of exercise - and why they’re problematic How to make movement more inclusive Issues with movement being associated with morality Structural and social determinants of health   Jake talks us through how movement has historically been associated with moral righteousness and personal responsibility; as well what we can do to shift the narrative so ensure it becomes more inclusive and accessible. Get your copy of How To Just Eat It! UK {Amazon} {Waterstones} {WH Smith}   Australia {Booktopia)   Worldwide with free shipping {Book Depository}   Edited by Bea Duncan - @beaduncan_ Find me on social media: Instagram Twitter  Work with my team at The London Centre for Intuitive Eating   Guest Information:   Jake Gifford - Instagram   Previous episode with Jake: http://www.laurathomasphd.co.uk/podcast/ep-jake-gifford/ Podcast episode with Dr. Oli Williams: http://www.laurathomasphd.co.uk/podcast/oli/

There is a brief discussion of police brutality in this episode around 16 minutes in. In episode 14 of Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Keisha Sitney, discussed include: Why leaders need to be role models for their staff and lead by example Why organizations need to start with individuals when working on equity How to build the leadership capacity of people who haven’t traditionally been promoted to leadership roles Why it is important to not just teach people of color to be like “traditional” white leaders but encourage them develop their own leadership style How professionals focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion experience profound fatigue in continually educating people about racism and other forms of oppression. Why it’s important for leaders to be willing to share when they make mistakes and what they learned from them. Guest Information:  Keisha Sitney is the Chief People Officer for The Y in Central Maryland and the founder of Golden Key Coaching. She works to ensure the people strategies and resources support and match the strategic priorities of the organization. Keisha is an executive leader who has been with the Y for 30 years, both at the national and regional levels. With in-depth experience in coaching, talent management, strategic visioning and planning, and facilitation, Keisha has served in operational roles at the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, led the national multicultural leadership development movement as well as served as an internal consultant for C-Suite leaders from Ys across the United States. She holds a Master's Degree in Organization Development from American University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Howard University. Links: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-aiko-bethea-on-inclusivity-at-work-the-heart-of-hard-conversations/  https://www.rarecoaching.net/  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Consulting-Agency/Golden-Key-Coaching-799926680207953/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/keisha-sitney/

In episode 11 of Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Nyacko Perry, discussed include: Addressing accountability of past actions as a method of moving forward Creating a healthy environment with room for employees to care for their mental health The process of making change in an organizational structure The disconnect between many organizations’ missions and their internal culture The disconnect between front-line workers, the people running many nonprofit organizations, and the communities they serve Thoughts on how organizational change happens How systems exploit vulnerable populations   Additional Resources: William Bridges’ Transition Theory: https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/ The 1619 Project: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html 1619 podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1619/id1476928106   Guest Information:  Nyacko Perry utilizes a systems-thinking approach to assist individuals, community groups, and organizations, in creating more inclusive cultures. Her decade long career as a transformational change agent includes national and international facilitation with non-profit, corporate, and government agencies. Nyacko is the founder of Yin Consulting, a collaborative focused on personal, organizational and systemic healing. She is the Organization Development Partner at the much-anticipated Comfort Kitchen, a restaurant, community meeting space, and a food incubator dedicated to fostering collaboration, cross-cultural understanding, and community engagement. Nyacko also serves as a member of the Advisory Board for the Action Boston Community Development, Inc. Roxbury/N. Dorchester Opportunity Center. Nyacko holds an M.S. in Organization Development, with distinction, from American University. She is also a 500-hour professional level yoga teacher, an Afro Flow Yoga® certified teacher, and weaves her mindfulness expertise into her consulting work. Links: www.yinconsulting.com/ comfortkitchenbos@gmail.com www.comfortkitchenbos.com/ www.instagram.com/comfortkitchenbos/ www.allinconsulting.co Sponsored by Grace Social Sector Consulting. http://www.gracesocialsector.com/  Learn about the Effective Online Facilitation, 4 week group coaching program.   http://www.gracesocialsector.com/effective-online-facilitation.html 

Have you seen the Netflix series Ratched? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, we discuss whether the show gives an accurate portrayal of 1940's mental illness treatments. And to help us out, we welcome Rachel Star Withers, the podcast host of Inside Schizophrenia and a person who lives with schizophrenia, to discuss her views of the show.  Are the lobotomies and hydrotherapy treatments portrayed in the show realistic? Did doctors really do lobotomies on children? Join us as we take a deeper look into this popular miniseries. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Reviewing Netflix's Ratched. Find us online at: https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/ Guest Information for 'Rachel Star Withers- Reviewing Ratched' Podcast Episode Rachel Star Withers is an entertainer, speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on TV shows including MTV’s “Ridiculousness,” “TruTV,” “America’s Got Talent” and is the host of “Insanity with Rachel Star” on Amazon Prime. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage and let others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has written Lil Broken Star: Understanding Schizophrenia for Kids and a tool for schizophrenics, To See in the Dark: Hallucination and Delusion Journal. Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.      

Welcome back! After a week long hiatus (much needed self care week), we are back and better then ever! This episode is an oldie but a goodie where me and my new guest, Chris, ask random questions and laugh in the process. Enjoy! Guest Information! Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CuringCuriosity Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CuriosityCuring Instagram: curing_curiosity Soptify: Curing Curiosity. New places to find us so like and share! Google Podcast : https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjgyMjM1NTk0Mi9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAgQ27cFahcKEwiA7vb89-zrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-table-talks-podcast/id1530742913 Instagram: @thetabletalkspodcast2020 Facebook Page: Table Talks Email: tabletalkspodcast2020@gmail.com

Openly sharing our personal mental health stories can help others know they’re not alone, especially when it’s a rarely-discussed or taboo subject. In today’s Not Crazy podcast, our guest Rachel Steinman, a podcaster, writer and mental health advocate, discusses what it’s like to host a podcast where she shares her family’s mental health secrets.  By talking openly about her family’s four suicides, mental illness, substance abuse, family affairs, and more, Rachel is changing the narrative and replacing it with love, compassion, and understanding.  For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Value of Personal Mental Illness Stories. Find us online at: https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/ Guest Information for 'Rachel Steinman- Value Mental Illness Stories' Podcast Episode Rachel Steinman is a Los Angeles native who received her Masters in Education and has taught every elementary school grade, K-6. She’s even been the school librarian, a job she adored. Rachel never set out to become a writer, a podcaster, or a mental health advocate but that is exactly what she proudly calls herself after discovering her beloved grandfather’s unfinished memoir 24 years after he jumped from his high rise. Rachel is sharing her family’s story to rid the shame and stigma that come with family secrets and generations of mental illness. By talking openly about her family’s stories of four suicides, bipolar, depression, substance abuse, family affairs, and more, she’s changing the narrative and replacing it with love, compassion, and understanding. She’s also cutting generational trauma so she doesn’t pass it onto her precious daughters and to inspire others to share their stories openly. Rachel is a lead presenter for NAMI speaking about ending the silence to discuss mental health warning signs and offer resources and hope to middle and high schoolers as well as their parents. Rachel hosts and produces the Dear Family, Podcast celebrating our complicated families and overcoming obstacles to find mental wellness. She lives in Studio City with her husband of 20 years, two beautiful, bright, and musical teenage daughters, and her adorable rescue puppy.    About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.      

Who do you think understands more about bipolar disorder: a psychiatrist or a patient with the illness? In this Not Crazy podcast, we discuss whether a patient can be considered a mental health expert without all the credentials after their name. Today we invite writer and bipolar advocate Natasha Tracy -- who also has bipolar disorder -- to the show to give her opinion. Would you seek advice from a patient? Join us for an in-depth discussion on mental health patients as experts. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Can Mental Patients Also Be Experts? Find us online at: https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/ Guest Information for 'Natasha Tracy- Patients as Experts' Podcast Episode Natasha Tracy is an award-winning writer, speaker and social media consultant from the Pacific Northwest. She works to bring high-quality, insightful and trusted information on bipolar disorder and related illnesses to the public while engaging with the mental health community. Natasha has written, literally, thousands of pages on mental health-related matters. She currently writes two award-winning blogs: Breaking Bipolar and Bipolar Burble,  which has been named a top 10 health blog by Healthista, Health.com, Healthline, Medical News Today and others.  Natasha has also been featured on the Huffington Post, BPHope, Healthline, PsychCentral, Sharecare and many others. About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.      

Special Guest: Robin Barbacane    Robin brings a diverse background over a 30-year career working for some of multiple Fortune 100 Companies.  During her time at E&Y, She was part of the Global Diversity and Inclusiveness Talent Team.  Today, she offers us a new look at D&I at E&Y and how other companies can pivot to a better understanding of people and driving a new culture of acceptance in the workplace.           Today's Podcast PerspectiveRobin introduces us to her role in D&I at E&Y - Diversity and Inclusion Center of ExcellenceUnconscious Bias - Megatrend today - making individuals aware of different stages on how unconscious bias was impacting the organizationEmbracing differences as they evolve - journey that has no endE&Y sprinkling D&I throughout the recruitment and onboarding processD&I is part of the entire process and the ongoing development including studying all the megatrends allowing the company to evolveD&I different throughout the globe in other countriesBeing aware of global cultural trends and country behavior toward diversity groupsDiscrimination does exist everywhere, sometimes much worse than in AmericaCreating an environment where people feel comfortable having discussions and differences of opinion on issuesWhat companies can do differently with D&IUnderstand the culture - from the top downPutting well-qualified individuals in the D&I roles not just based on their diverse backgroundDo you need to have Diversity at the top in the boardroom to support a D&I program startupBreaking the cycle of people hiring in their likenessIf you are looking for employment - JUDGE is looking for candidates to provide to their clients!  Judge supports clients in IT, banking/lending/mortgage, manufacturing, finance/accounting, scientific, healthcare, consumer goods, and much more.  Contact Robin below or go to http://www.judge.com to create your profile.GUEST INFORMATION! Robin J Barbacane  Managing Director, Financial Services The Judge Group Email: RBarbacane@judge.com Company Info: https://www.judge.com/   GLINTER SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTACT INFO michael@michaelglinter.com (Email) https://bit.ly/michaelglinter (Podcast) http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglinter2  (Linked In) #MichaelAGlinter (Twitter) http://www.facebook.com/michael.glinter  (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelGlinter  (YouTube) www.michaelglinter.com  (Website)   

*** Another episode is coming your way but this time from Las Vegas!***   On this episode of the Police Softball Podcast, “Highlighting Tournaments & Tournament Directors,” we will be featuring Director of the St. Louis Show Me Classic, Joe Monahan, Dan McIntyre, Director of the Windy City Classic, Scott Hall, with the Maryland Outlaw, and Terry Dugan of the Mid-Atlantic and Lockdown Lawmen. Join us as we discuss some awesome tournaments coming up, how to run a tournament, how much to charge for entry fees, concessions or no concessions, player parties and much, much more.   Do yall want another Texas Showdown tournament?!?!? Then Drop your comments below!   OUR WEBSITE IS FINALLY UP & TICKETS ARE ON SALE!! Visit the Keepers of the Peace website or Facebook page for more information on our conference. www.keepersofthepeace.com https://www.facebook.com/IKOPFRC/   Trini Trinidad WEBSITE COMING SOON! www.trinitrinidad.com   Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!   You can view the Police Softball Video/Podcast live on: Trini's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriniTrinidad Trini's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trini.trinidad.10   You can listen anytime on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-po... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RSaK7n... TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--R... Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/podcast/f36075f0-7dee-... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=536047 Law Enforcement Today: https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/police-softball-podcast/ Overcast   Guest Information:    Joe Monahan: joseph.monahan@gmail.com St. Louis Show Me Classic Aug 1-2, 2020 Bridgeton, Mo.   Scott Hall: Anne Arundel Lawmen Classic August 15-16, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/scott.hall.7146557   Dan McIntyre: The Windy City Classic September 4-6, 2020 Schaumburg, IL. Sales@dynamacsportsgear.com https://www.facebook.com/19329d    

Does religion help or harm people with severe mental illness? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Gabe and Lisa welcome Rachel Star Wither, host of the Inside Schizophrenia podcast, to discuss religion’s role (or lack thereof) in treating those struggling with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Rachel relates her personal experiences of mixing religion with her illness and shares how she currently manages to believe in God while keeping her faith “separate” from her symptoms. Tune in for a deep discussion on religion and severe mental illness, including Rachel's 3-day exorcism experience at age 17. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Religion's Role in Mental Illness Treatment. Find us online at: https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/ Guest Information for 'Rachel Star Wither- Religion Mental Illness' Podcast Episode Rachel Star Withers is the host of the Inside Schizophrenia podcast, and a mental health advocate who lives with schizophrenia. She creates comedic and mental health videos and has appeared in numerous TV shows.     About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.      

Is it ever OK to joke about mental illness or suicide? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Gabe and Lisa welcome Frank King, a comedian who’s turned his struggles with major depression and suicidal thinking into comedic material.   What do you think? Is joking about suicide too heavy? Or is humor a good coping mechanism? Join us for an in-depth discussion on gallows humor. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Joking About Suicide- Is It Ever Okay? Find us online at: https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/ Guest Information for 'Frank King- Joking and Suicide' Podcast Episode Frank King, Suicide Prevention speaker and Trainer was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. Depression and suicide run in his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into five TEDx Talks and sharing his lifesaving insights on Mental Health Awareness with associations, corporations, and colleges. A Motivational Public Speaker who uses his life lessons to start the conversation giving people permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide. And doing it by coming out, as it were, and standing in his truth, and doing it with humor. He believes that where there is humor there is hope, where there is laughter there is life, nobody dies laughing. The right person, at the right time, with the right information, can save a life. About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.      

Should people with mental illness have children? In today’s Not Crazy Podcast, Gabe and Lisa discuss their own reasons for not having kids, while also giving a platform to Amy Barnabi, a mother of two with bipolar disorder. Amy discusses her decision to have children and shares her experiences, joys and challenges thus far. What if you can’t be a good parent when your illness flares up? What if the child inherits your diagnosis? If you are a parent with mental illness, you’ve likely heard these questions. Tune in to hear these topics discussed (and much more!) on today’s podcast. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Parenting and Bipolar Disorder. Find us online at: https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/ Guest Information for 'Parenting and Bipolar' Podcast Episode Amy Barnabi is from northeast Ohio. She received her BA in Elementary Education from the University of Akron, where she attended on a Division 1 basketball scholarship, and has a BS from Full Sail University in Educational Media Design and Technology. She has been a teacher for over 18 years. In 2011 she was the Claymont District Teacher of the Year. Amy is also a published author (Randy Howe’s, “One Size Does Not Fit All.”). You can follow Amy’s journey on her Facebook page: My So-Called Manic Life. She is married to her husband, Mike, and they have two sons, Ryan and Nate.  About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.      

What's up family! This week we discuss how to verbally communicate our needs to our partner. We also delve into a deeper conversation about the difference between what we perceive to be a want and need. Come join the conversation! Where you can connect with Us! Instagram: @Love.Unscripted & AF_Wilson   Guest Information for Jamel D. Jackson! Website: JamelDJackson.com Instagram @jameldevonjackson

”ค่ายเด็กไทยสุขใจ” ค่ายที่เกิดจากการจัดกิจกรรมให้กับลูกของตัวเอง เพื่อเติมเต็มในส่วนที่ลูกไม่ได้จากโรงเรียน กิจกรรมที่แม่โบ้ท ปิยะดา สถิรกุล จัดให้เด็กๆในค่ายเด็กไทยสุขใจ มีทั้งการฝึกโขน อบรมธรรมะ และพาเด็กๆไปศึกษาสิ่งต่างๆด้วยการเดินป่าศึกษาธรรมชาติ ที่สำคัญทุกความรู้ที่ปลูกฝังให้เด็ก ถูกส่งผ่านกิจกรรมที่เหมาะกับวัย ที่ได้ทั้งความสนุก และประสบการณ์ชีวิต Guest Information : https://www.facebook.com/dekthaisookjai Line @: @dekthaisookjai ติดตามข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมของรายการได้ที่ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kidsjourneyfamily YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaz9ZcAwslgdcd64473nEgg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uev0yWmM2QTwVNyyxJBrh?si=IBywukFFRLyLGVwpQ99RsQ&fbclid=IwAR19ZZOt1EuoMmsk6MzUf1HPbU1v1FhdsFaUOyZOfHRI5Wve-HgnO9xmiKg Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/เล-ยงล-กรอบโลก-podcast/id1476536263

เรื่องราวของความรัก ศรัทธา และปาฏิหารย์ของครอบครัวแม่หน่อย พ่อบอลและน้องตโจ แห่งเพจมีลูกเป็นครู ผ่านการบอกเล่าของแม่หน่อย กนกวรรณ หรุ่นบรรจบ สิ่งที่ทำให้ครอบครัวเล็กๆ นี้อยู่กับเรื่องใหญ่ๆ อย่าง Giant Omphalocele ได้อย่างเข้มแข็ง นอกจากนั้นยังสามารถส่งพลังความรักและความหวัง เป็นกำลังใจให้กับครอบครัวอื่นๆ ได้อย่างแข็งแกร่งที่สุดคืออะไร ฟังแล้วจะได้กำลังใจหอบใหญ่กลับไปเลี้ยงลูกแน่นอน จนต้องบอกว่าลูกคือครูของเธอ เรื่องราวของเธอและครอบครัวก็เป็นครูของเราได้เช่นกัน Guest Information : https://www.facebook.com/natthunsuperkid https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFtRj4fVkZbPc7GF9p_EpoA ติดตามข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมของรายการได้ที่ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kidsjourneyfamily YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaz9ZcAwslgdcd64473nEgg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uev0yWmM2QTwVNyyxJBrh?si=IBywukFFRLyLGVwpQ99RsQ&fbclid=IwAR19ZZOt1EuoMmsk6MzUf1HPbU1v1FhdsFaUOyZOfHRI5Wve-HgnO9xmiKg Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/เล-ยงล-กรอบโลก-podcast/id1476536263

ครูเสกข์ ทองสุวรรณ นักเปียโน/ครูเปียโนความสามารถจับตัวได้ยาก ควงแขนภรรยานักไวโอลิน- ครูม่ำ มาพูดคุยถึงเส้นทางกว่าจะมาเป็นนักดนตรีมืออาชีพ มุมมองการเรียนดนตรีสำหรับเด็ก ทั้งในฐานะครูดนตรี และพ่อแม่ของเด็กหญิงเปียโนตัวน้อย ที่มีแววเป็นลูกไม้ที่หล่นใต้ต้น Guest Information : https://www.facebook.com/SekPiano https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_vN-PIJ1KfznmXc3Fmirrw ติดตามข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมของรายการได้ที่ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kidsjourneyfamily YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaz9ZcAwslgdcd64473nEgg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uev0yWmM2QTwVNyyxJBrh?si=IBywukFFRLyLGVwpQ99RsQ&fbclid=IwAR19ZZOt1EuoMmsk6MzUf1HPbU1v1FhdsFaUOyZOfHRI5Wve-HgnO9xmiKg Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/เล-ยงล-กรอบโลก-podcast/id1476536263

การเป็นคุณแม่ลูกวัยรุ่นสามคน (อายุ 18, 17 และ 13 ปี) ที่มีบุคลิกแตกต่างกันอย่างสิ้นเชิง การเป็นเจ้าของฟาร์มเดอเล็ก ทำให้ได้เฝ้ามองการเรียนรู้และการเติบโตของเด็กนับร้อยคนต่อปี กอปรกับความสนใจใส่ใจในเรื่องเด็กและครอบครัว ทำให้คุณเก๋ – เปรมฤดี พันธุ์รัตน์ เป็นแม่รุ่นพี่ที่มาเล่าเรื่องราวของครอบครัวและการเลี้ยงลูกของเธอได้อย่างน่าสนใจ ทำอย่างไรเราจึงจะช่วยให้ลูกได้ค้นหาตัวเองได้เจอ การเลี้ยงลูกแต่ละคนแตกต่างกันอย่างไร การสอนให้ลูกทำงาน ทั้งๆที่มีความพร้อมในทุกด้านให้ประโยชน์อะไรกับลูก ประสบการณ์ gap year ของลูกชายคนโตในฐานะพนักงานโรงแรม และอีกหลากหลายเรื่องราวของครอบครัว Guest Information : https://www.facebook.com/farmdelek Lind @ : @farmdelek ติดตามข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมของรายการได้ที่ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kidsjourneyfamily YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaz9ZcAwslgdcd64473nEgg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uev0yWmM2QTwVNyyxJBrh?si=IBywukFFRLyLGVwpQ99RsQ&fbclid=IwAR19ZZOt1EuoMmsk6MzUf1HPbU1v1FhdsFaUOyZOfHRI5Wve-HgnO9xmiKg Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/เล-ยงล-กรอบโลก-podcast/id1476536263

ที่มาของฟาร์มเดอเล็ก ฟาร์มที่ไม่เน้นทำการเกษตรแต่ให้การเกษตรและสัตว์ในฟาร์มเป็นครูของเด็ก สถานที่แห่งนี้ไม่ได้สร้างขึ้นมาเพื่อแสวงหากำไร แต่เนรมิตขึ้นด้วยความรักที่อยากให้ลูกมีพื้นที่เพื่อหลบจากความวุ่นวายในเมือง ออกไปอยู่ใกล้ชิดธรรมชาติ ให้ลูกได้เรียนรู้ รับผิดชอบ โดยพัฒนาพื้นที่เปล่า 44 ไร่ของครอบครัว ณ รังสิตคลอง 15 ให้กลายเป็น education farm ฟาร์มแห่งนี้มีกิจกรรมอะไรบ้าง เราจะพัฒนาลูกจากกิจกรรมนอกห้องเรียนได้อย่างไร การขี่ม้าช่วยพัฒนาเด็กทั้งเด็กปกติและเด็กที่มีความต้องการพิเศษได้อย่างไร ฟังเรื่องเล่าสนุกๆ ได้จากคุณเก๋ เปรมฤดี พันธุ์รัตน์ แม่ผู้ก่อร่างสร้างฟาร์มเพื่อสร้างเด็ก Guest Information : https://www.facebook.com/farmdelek Lind @ : @farmdelek ติดตามข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมของรายการได้ที่ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kidsjourneyfamily YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaz9ZcAwslgdcd64473nEgg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uev0yWmM2QTwVNyyxJBrh?si=IBywukFFRLyLGVwpQ99RsQ&fbclid=IwAR19ZZOt1EuoMmsk6MzUf1HPbU1v1FhdsFaUOyZOfHRI5Wve-HgnO9xmiKg Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/เล-ยงล-กรอบโลก-podcast/id1476536263

“จำเป็นด้วยหรือที่จะต้องอยากให้ลูกเป็นที่สุด... เก่งที่สุด ฉลาดที่สุด ดีที่สุด” จะดีและเครียดน้อยกว่าไหมถ้าจะเลี้ยงลูกให้ลูกเป็นเด็กมีความสุขที่รู้จักเผื่อแผ่ให้ผู้อื่น? ประโยคนี้ช่างชวนคิด เลี้ยงลูกรอบโลกพ็อดแคสท์ episode นี้ ครอบครัวที่น่ารักของน้องมะลิ-แม่แหม่ม-พ่อบิน มาคุยให้ฟังถึงแนวการเลี้ยงลูกแบบสบายๆ เหมือนเป็นเพื่อน ไปไหนไปกัน ทั้งเดินแกลอรี่ เดินป่า พากันเที่ยว รวมถึงแรงบันดาลใจในการทำโรงเรียนสอนทำอาหารสำหรับเด็ก A Little Something ซึ่งจะปลูกฝังทักษะให้กับเด็กมากกว่าแค่การทำอาหาร Guest Information : https://www.instagram.com/alittlesomething https://www.facebook.com/alittlesomethingofficial ติดตามข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมของรายการได้ที่ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kidsjourneyfamily YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaz9ZcAwslgdcd64473nEgg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uev0yWmM2QTwVNyyxJBrh?si=IBywukFFRLyLGVwpQ99RsQ&fbclid=IwAR19ZZOt1EuoMmsk6MzUf1HPbU1v1FhdsFaUOyZOfHRI5Wve-HgnO9xmiKg Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/เล-ยงล-กรอบโลก-podcast/id1476536263

In this episode we discussed the importance of physical health and it’s impact on the long-term success of your relationship. We also learn some simple ways to use exercise to increase the bond between you and your partner Where you can connect with Us! Instagram: @JoeInspires & AF_Wilson Facebook: Love Unscripted Podcast   Guest Information for Jordan Manning! Instagram:  @jmanningg Facebook: Jordan Manning

One thing every couple can benefit from is being a untied front. In a world filled with negativity, it can be difficult to be on one accord with your partner. This week we discussed the practical ways to increase unity as well as highlighted a few pitfalls that can set your relationship back a few paces.  Where you can connect with Us! Instagram: @JoeInspires & AF_Wilson Facebook: Love Unscripted Podcast Love Gear: https://joe-inspires.myshopify.com/collections/all   Guest Information for Quentel S. Smith! Website: www.quentelsmith.com/ Instagram: @quentelsmith21 Facebook: QuentelSmith52

In a world where racial tension is high, some people wonder how to maintain a healthy interracial relationship. This week we discuss ways to manage the stress of interracial dating and learn ways to increase communication with your partner to promote unity in the face of social pressure.  Where you can connect with Us! Instagram: @JoeInspires & AF_Wilson Facebook: Love Unscripted Podcast   Guest Information for Fani Rondon! Twitter: @fanirondon Instagram: @fanirondon Facebook: Fani Rondon

This week we discuss why breakups are so difficult and how you can safeguard yourself from letting a breakup break you down.   Where you can connect with Us! Instagram: @JoeInspires & AF_Wilson Facebook: Love Unscripted Podcast Twitter: @JoeInspires   Guest Information for Tonya Carter! Instagram: @MsTonyaSpeaks Facebook: Ms. Tonya Speaks Website: www.tonyacarter.com

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Guest Information:   Name: Bridgette Kelch, Main Street Director Organization: Downtown Washington, Inc. Website: https://www.downtownwashmo.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtownwashmo Twitter: https://twitter.com/downtownwashmo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownwashmo/   Visit the Meet Me Downtown Podcast Website: https://www.meetmedowntownpodcast.com/ Show Transcript:  M=Megan Tsui B=Bridgette Kelch M: Hello, in this episode I talk to Bridgette Kelch from Washington, Missouri. She’s been their Main Street Director for over 18 years and they’ve done some pretty amazing things in that time. I recorded our pre-interview and it was so great that I just converted it into a real episode so we jump right in where I’m learning more about Bridgette and her downtown. M: But yeah, such a fun job, and you’ve been in it a long time. B: Yeah, sometimes I wonder, too long? But no. But I started right out of college so I’ll be 41 this month, but I’ve been here since I was 22. M: Wow, you are dedicated. B: Well, you know, I didn’t expect to be here but my passion is historic preservation so that’s what my degree is in. And I really thought I was going to work in a museum and now I kind of just view downtown as a big giant outdoor museum. M: It kind of is, I mean in a lot of towns it actually could be. B: Yeah and so then I liked it and I stayed and yeah we’ve grown a ton in that time frame. So starting out of, this year is 30 years for the organization, that we’ve been doing Main Street. We were a pilot program for Missouri in 1989. So I kind of always joke that they got through the really hard years you know, where you’re like struggling to find out who you are, what you’re going to do. And it was so hard when I started, I mean we were still playing the game of someone needs to pay their pledge so we can make payroll and those kinds of games. But yeah we’re past those points now, hopefully, so it’s exciting. We’ve been able to take on some pretty big projects. I think that’s one of the things that I’m most proud of, you know, we couldn’t find somebody to do what we wanted we did it ourselves. M: Right. I’m very intrigued by the idea that you guys own and operate the post office and a B&B. B: It was never planned, you know. M: It never is. B: Yeah it just came along, so I would say the majority of our growth has come since 2006. I started in 01, which is funny because that’s like right before the recession you know and we didn't feel that as much. I mean we certainly did feel it. But I don't think it's such big, you know such large swings in the Midwest. I think just by nature we're a more conservative bunch and so we don't feel those giant swings as much. And I could be wrong but that's how I view it. So 2006 you know we didn't really have a state program before that. And I mean there was one, I think I met the other managers or executive directors like once or twice and I really met a dynamic one and her name was Gayla Roten from Branson, Missouri and she kind of took me under her wing. And then as the years rolled by, you know in 05, and we decided to start our own state program because we needed it. And so our statewide program, coordinating program, was started by the executive directors that were left standing. The state booted the program basically and so now you know she's our state director. She was just a local director and now she's our state director. I think we're in our 11th, no 12th year, yeah 12th year. And so I still serve on that state board and so I think you know getting involved at that level and then really just the folks that were doing Main Street in Missouri at that time, they were really following the rules and so that was the culture that I was kind of brought up in. And so we really embraced the four points and in 2006 was a big change for us was that we finally were reviewed for accreditation again and they had a National Main Street Center person on site and we thought we were doing great and we didn't get accredited that year. M: Oh no. B: And if for very good reasons. Of course, at the time I was really mad and upset and Gayla and I both cried over it but I think it was really kind of that spark that we needed to say, "OK let's look at ourselves. You know we've got to fix this." And then we really just started to fly and one of the biggest things was our board president at the time, he just took a huge stance and said, "Training, we have to go and attend training. And it can't just be the executive director going to these trainings and trying to come back and share it with us. We need a new initiative ourselves and go attend training." And so that was something that we put into a board contract, Kathy La Plante helped us with that. And we move forward and then around that time there was a building that had been owned by the city, that was owned by the chamber, and that was back in the city’s hands. And the Mayor is like, “we need to tear that down, so there’s more parking for the Catholic church.” You know small towns. M: Oh, that sounds so familiar. That’s like right here, right now. B: And so I don’t know how it happened, but it was after, I think it was around the time that the National Main Street, I still call it the National Town Meeting, whatever they call it now; the conference, was in Cincinnati and so they have it, we're a very German cultured area and one of my designs here had been on that, had gone to that national meeting and he just loved all their farmers markets and their over the Rhine area. And so he's like, "you know we could do something with that building." So he literally that day, you hear this but it's true, we sketched it on a napkin, because he's set up the napkin and it's framed and he went to the chamber and he said to the chamber exec and he's like, "What do you think?" Because our farmer's market wasn't downtown at that time, it was actually out in our fairgrounds, and so he convinced the chamber exec. The chamber exec didn't ever understand why all this didn't work well together. He's like, "I don't understand why you know we all don't work together." I'm like I don't know. I just know for some reason that it's Rob with us and the city and I you know, I came in you know being born and raised here but not understanding the politics. So I think that was best of all old wounds you know. And so he really made a concerted effort he said, "you know if all three of us work on things together we're pretty unstoppable." And I was young and that and I was like, "yeah sure you know bring me along for the ride."And so long story short somehow though my design chair and the Chamber exec convinced the mayor this was a good idea, that it was a joint project so we all were like well. So the city owned the property, it's our second oldest building on Main Street. And we did it together we turned it into a farmer's market and a civic Pavilion. So you have this 1856 building that was in atrocious shape. We did you know, we did put a pavilion around it so that wasn't staying exactly true to it, but it was a compromise you know for it to live long a longer life. And so it became our weekend farmer's market meets there and all the special events are out of there and now people get married and do all kinds of fun things under that. It's really an anchor on one side of our downtown. And so the city put in 250 in kind and work and 250 in cash and the Chamber put in like 220 in cash, which is basically almost their whole savings. And we had no money, like nothing. So we wrote a grant to our, it's called Neighborhood Assistance Program it's something I think is specific to Missouri, but we were able to get approved and then we sold, basically sold tax credits and that's how we got our $250,000. And so as you know within kind of work it was definitely a million dollar project. And I say that and it's still not lost on me that that is a huge project. If you would have told me before that I would have said no we're too little, no we can't do that. And we did it, at the end of the day no one wanted to own the property and so we were like we'll own it. So we own the property and we lease the first level back to the city so they maintain the public restrooms and the event space when someone rents it. And then there's a second and third floor and we kind of just mothball that and I'll go faster if I talk too long. There's kind of five projects that I'll roll out of it. So we mothball that second and third floor even though we know it's time. We're always saying redevelop your second and third floor for residential and we're like we're sitting on ours for the time being. At that time, our office is located in the oldest unique structure in the area, which is an 1834 log cabin and that's where our office had been since the mid 90s. Kind of you know, fun things in the Main Street world, that you know when the toilet water froze we got a day off. So a great building. So we're kind of rolling along and a few years later we kind of start here rumblings from the postal service that you know, we have a long history with the Postal Service. They initially tried in the 90s to close our downtown location and so saying it wasn't big enough for all the mail sorting and everything and so the town actually had banded together in the mid 90s and secured the property on either side and said This property is available we'll even help you buy it if you just stay downtown. And the Postal Service was like oh I guess these people are serious. Well we'll leave you have this one open but we're going to go ahead and open one on the highway. So a town of less than 15,000 and we had two post offices. So we kind of knew that you know the writing was going to eventually be on the wall that we would have to do something and that was about you know 2008 is when we started hearing those rumblings. And the new postmaster came in, he's directed to close the downtown location and sell it. And then just consolidate operations out on the highway. So he let us know, and so we said OK what if we buy the building and then you can just rent from us and we'll do stuff with the other parts of the building and they're like no. And we're like OK well if you stay for free and we'll renovate the building, you stay for free and then we'll do stuff with the other part of the building, we'll take care of all the maintenance and everything. There's 700 P.O. boxes here and while they're not all always rented at the same time, that was a lot of foot traffic and this would be the first piece of government that would have left the downtown district. City hall is still here, Police, DMV you know all that is still downtown. And we just really thought we don't want to let this post office go because then it would make it easier to say oh we're going to move the police station out here and City Hall. And as we've seen happen you know hundreds of times. And so we really kind of drew a line in the sand and they said, "Well we're not going to stay in this building in any shape or form. So why don't you buy the building, you renovate it and you run the downtown post office" and of course we had no idea that was even possible but it's called a contract Postal Unit. Some of them these days are called Village Post Offices VPO or CPU. So like how it works is that you know we are just like a regular post office. We sell the stamps for the same price. We ship packages just like they do. We don't do some of the ancillary services like bulk mail but we get a percentage. So the Post Office pays us nothing except the percentage of postage stamps that we sell and packages that we ship. So we get 10 percent. We always looked at it, we just wanted it to break even and if it made money that would be exciting. M: So I’m assuming you have to staff this? B: Yeah absolutely. Yeah. So yes. So we renovated the building again with this Neighborhood Assistance Program and then just a myriad of fun and nutty different fundraisers. They don't normally allow P.O. boxes to stay. And it was because a clerk, there are seven unions in the postal service believe it or not. And you would be taking a union job by that. So because it's not normal to have P.O. boxes but that was our putting our foot down, if you take the P.O. boxes out of this location we will not, we won't do this. And they really wanted a CPU here, an additional unit. So we have been running, we renovated the building and we opened March 1st of 2011. So we've been running a post office for the last eight years and it's been going well. It definitely pays for itself. Our office has moved into the post office. So that left that little cabin vacant and so we kind of mothballed it for a while saying we'll figure out what to do with it eventually. And we're in this new beautiful building and our events coordinator, I'd already thought about this but there's always these things that push you over the edge to make you go, she had a terrible apartment and she's like "God I wish you know, I want to live downtown but it's either like so expensive I can't afford it or it's holy smokes it's scary and yucky." And so that's kind of where our residential was like opulently renovated or Holy crap I think that cockroach is as big as my cat. So we didn't have any middle ground and we were exhausted but somehow I convinced the board that we should go ahead and renovate that second and third floor back at the farmer's market. And I told them, because they were like oh we don't want to be landlords and had to collect rent and I was like well what else are you going to do. Here we are preaching to all these building owners that they need to be doing something on their second and third floor, and what are we doing. We're sitting here. Oh that's true you know. So I said, well I already have the apartments I think mostly rented and they're like really you do? And I'm like well Amy our event coordinator and they're like oh that's nice she won't do anything bad. And then I said and one of my friends who's a police officer. And I was like well I better make good on that so I took off. I did take my friend through and it was like dead pigeons up there and you know just totally a mess on the upper floors. And I was like you could imagine living here, couldn't you? He's like Oh yeah totally. I mean he was kind of being sarcastic but he did move in, him and Amy each an apartment. So we renovated that, they were physically and mentally exhausted. I had an amazing board at the time and throwing water heaters out a second-floor window and you know repairing plaster and refinishing floors. M: How did you finance that part? B: That one we did it old school loan, we went to the bank. M: Because you had equity in the building. B: So at this point we had a loan on the farm on the post office. We took out a second loan. So what we did is we actually paid full price for everything, except for the demolition work, because we said we want this to be a true case so that we can go to other property owners and say, "OK we had a second and third floor. It was a hot mess; dead pigeons, falling plaster this is what it looked like, this is what we paid. Here's the return on the investment, it's there and it's a mid-range apartment. It's not crazy opulent and it's not scary gross. It's right in the middle. And here we have you know a young professional and a police officer living there and went over so well, huge. And then you know like a year later - a couple of, no it's been more than a year, we kind of had to take a breath after that because like I said we were physically mentally and moneywise exhausted. And so just kind of truck in, keep on doing your four-point approach and all the events that we do and all this craziness. And it's like hey we still have a building, a really cool building that's sitting vacant. Our cabin. And so we start to talk about, you know in the beginning of 2013 we had no, really no B&B's. There were like two left. We have a park and we have two hotels out on the highway like a Best Western and a Super 8 and we recently got our little downtown boutique hotel opened. But as far as for someone that wanted to stay in a unique kind of a B&B setting, we just didn't have a lot. So our tourism director was like you guys should do like lodging in there and we're like what. So I was like OK this kind of sounds cool. No kidding we totally funded that whole project. We furnished the cabin off of Facebook. M: Wow B: We put a call out and said hey we think we're gonna do this, what do you think? Anybody got a bed? And so a local furniture company donated a king bed and mattresses to us. And the reason we got it is their roof had leaked and there was like one brown spot on the corner of the mattress you know. And so here we have it, and then it just kind of all came and we ended up getting like hutches that were from like founders of the community. It's crazy. So we have been running the bed and breakfast in there since the latter half of 2013. And you know we caught bed tax just like our other lodging and resubmitted to the city for our you know bed, tax and tourism and yeah we're just, we're nuts. M: And that’s staffed I assume. B: Yes, when I started they were stretching the executive. When I started in 01 there was a full time executive director and a part-time bookkeeper admin. And then the chamber kind of poached him and said Okay well you can do both. So he was part time at downtown, part time at the Chamber which freed up some funds for them to hire me. And I come in as this Project Coordinator full time. So I guess we had one full time and two part-time and then over the years we have morphed and we're short one worker right now. But if we were full force we'd have four full time one part-time. M: And what happens if someone doesn't show up for work, calls in sick. Who goes and covers at the post office, who goes and makes the beds and does the laundry? B: So we have a cleaning lady that takes care of the cabin so that which we had to. Does the laundry and everything, but we all actually, I mean I know how to do everything over there so. And there has been a case you know when the cleaning lady is on vacation and I go over and I clean it and put it back together and get it ready for the person. Everybody in the office is cross-trained, so all of us can run the post office window. There is one likely, Anna works there full time, that's her thing. You know she's 40 hours up there but you know there is some downtime so she does Main Street stuff too as far as you know mailings, but that's her main goal. But yeah so we have a new event coordinator, Cassidy, and she's been here with us since April but she had to learn how to work at the post office. That's the hardest part. It's not like it's rocket science but it's just a lot to remember. M: A lot of details I would think and you can’t screw up. B: I will say at the end of the day the last line of defense if no one else is here, Bridgette has to come in. I mean and I will and I do it. And we're open, the post office is open on Saturdays from 8 to noon. M: Everybody kind of take a Saturday and rotate it a little bit? B: No, we have someone, one of our part-time people. We said that Saturdays was a definite like that’s what you need to be here. So it's not perfect and things don't always go right but it's just how we morphed and how we are today. M: That's so fascinating and I think that you know Red Wings Downtown Main Street has been around since 1996 I believe and it was just a downtown Corporation of you know businesses that would meet and they didn't have a clear structure and they, of course, weren't a part of the Main Street program because that didn't come in until about 2010-2012. So and we were one of the first communities in the Main Street program. So we've been around a long time. And one of the things I've been feeling is that it's time for some transformational projects, it's time to think bigger and think bolder. And of course with that comes risk and comes more investments and more creative solutions on those kinds of things and so it's really fun to hear where you are now and what your organization has decided to focus on. B: And there definitely were some risks. M: Absolutely. B: I mean we sort of had to stick our necks out and we could have failed. I mean we definitely could've failed. We've had some sort of a merchant's organization, they officially incorporated in 1973. And they mostly just did promotions. So you know I mean even before that they met, there was a merchants group that met but it was funny they incorporated in 1973 and they called themselves the Downtown Washington Shopping Center. Coincidentally the year before our first shopping center opened out on our main highways. So yeah I mean we never were a slipcovered shuttered downtown and we've always been able to you know remain. I mean there were definitely some desolate days and when the tumbleweeds are rolling, we're rolling down the streets. So we didn't have a lot of, I mean we definitely had buildings that are mucked up, but not as you know, I'm always like I'll never get that big reveal where they pull off the cover and voila there's this gorgeous structure. And one of my friends who has a lot of those in her town in, Chillicothe Missouri and she's like oh shut up. M: Yeah you don't necessarily want those. You know that's such a different hard problem you know and we all have. And I think Red Wing you know the same thing. I mean we have a couple of buildings that are bank owned, that are for sale, that are priced you know in my opinion way too high for the value that you get for those. And so, but they're not in, you know they're not boarded up, they're not vandalized they just are empty. So you know but then we have really some core businesses that have been around a long long time and of course there's the session planning issues with those as we go forward. But we've been lucky to not have a lot of the challenges that other towns have. Are you as a county seat? B: No, we're not. We are the largest town in the county but we are not the county seat, the town next to us is. M: OK we're a county seat and I think that that might have a little bit to do with the stability that we've had for our downtown. But it's just fascinating and I think there's so much to learn about thinking bigger. And do you think that it was, was it a board, was it at the board level that they were open to thinking bigger. Did you have to drag them along or were they willing participants? B: I think we, actually what's funny because we've had to tell the story so many times now. And then when we all sat around, Donovan Rypkema, was in not too long ago last year or so and he wanted to know how things happened and he talked to us individually. He's like, "whenever the main street directors are in the room they can't shut up."And it's true though he interviewed them and interviewed everybody kind of separately and it was funny because the story that they told, because me if I'm excited about something then I cannot, you never wonder what I'm thinking because it's all over my face, which can be good and bad. So I go in like I could, I vividly remember the post office because I wanted to do it and I thought how am I going to convince them to do this. You know I think they're going to be scared I'll get out.And so I went in there and I was literally I was so excited I was bouncing in my seat you know to tell them this is the plan and this is what we should do. And they went for it. And now as we look back and then they tell what they were thinking they were like, "well we didn't think we could do it, but you were so sure that we could do it that we said Okay let's try." You know so we were both faking each other into I’m pretty sure we can do it. M: Right, which is terrifying. B: It is because those board members signed on and personally guaranteed our loan. M: Oh gosh. B: That’s a big thing, that’s huge. And now we have you know, we own three structures. And so now we have equity and you know we secure our own loans. You know we have two loans still, one on the farmer's market and then one here on the post office still that we make monthly payments on that. We have a, we are only in one part of the post office. We rented the other part of the post office out to a financial planner. And so he pays us rents and that rent pays the mortgage. And the apartments you know over the farmer's market, that make us enough that brings in, pays the insurance and the mortgage. M: So are these revenue generators for you? B: Right now they're paying for themselves. M: Just breaking even then. B: Yes. But in a sense, we're not paying rent. M: Right, so you have some added benefits. B: So when we pay them off, they will be revenue generators. And the post office, I mean sorry, or the bed and breakfast, it’s called Gottfried's Cabin. I mean we’re not rolling in the dough but we were paying. With those logs, you can’t just turn the heat, have no AC and no heat. I mean so whether it was vacant or occupied, we had to keep the heat on. And so there was electric bills year round and gas bills and so that was, it was an expense no matter what. And so now it turns a profit. Like I said it's not huge but it's active. It's a part of the community, it's you know paying its dues as far as taxes and yeah. And it's really nice. You know our chamber loves us because of the other lodging it is sought after. We have quite a bit now. I mean with AirBnB and VRBO and all that nuttiness. I mean there's over, you know besides the hotels, the three hotels, there's 20-22 different properties collecting the bed tax now. But they're all you know a little reluctant to donate and sometimes you just need to be able to put a package together with a night's stay. So that's been the biggest thing. M: That’s great. B: You know I mean like we can let the cabin go for free and use it to promote the community as a whole. M: What a great, oh my gosh, it’s so inspiring. B: And if you had told us all that we were gonna be doing all this stuff you know from all the way. You know it's just by time. You know somebody looks at us now and they're probably like God you people are nuts or you know but it just came like I said little by little that it seemed like it was a good idea to do all this craziness. M: Well and that's usually what it does, it's you know it's not one big bite it's tiny little nibbles and all of a sudden you have a post office, a B&B and a farmer's market and you're managing all of that. And you know I think it's, does it ever feel like you have gotten away from the mission or does it feel like you've just absolutely wrapped those up and put them and made them a part of the mission. B: I think that we've made them a part of the mission we did start. Before I came here, they had lost their 501C3 status in like 98 or 97, and they didn't know that what they were doing was wrong. They were kind of acting like a chamber of commerce offering benefits for membership, and you know that's not how a C3 is supposed to function. And it was actually a volunteer that had gotten disgruntled that turned them in. M: Oh no. B: Yeah so we functioned as a C6 for so long that we actually formed our own, we asked about going backwards and like trying to revert back to a C3 and the IRS is like no, you’re better off just starting a new one and so we did. So in 2006, we started our Historic Washington Foundation and how you get to be on that Board of Directors, one of the requirements is that you have to be, you have to have been president of the Main Street Board. M: Oh wow. B: So yeah, I do have in a sense I guess, two boards. I mean I work for the Main Street Program Downtown Washington Incorporated, but we do, I essentially serve as staff for our foundation as well. So they are two separate entities, file separate tax returns, two separate board of directors, but they meet together and so it’s definitely, I guess for us we view it as one and for the outside world, they view it as two just legally. And so I have to say having the flexibility of choosing who I want to be in the moment, a C3 or a C6 has been great too. Like we definitely haven’t, we’re not perfect, we screw things up. Things don’t go right, you think it’s going to go one way and it goes another and we worry. Especially, I worry, I don’t want this to sound jerky or anything, but I’m willing to do all of this and one day when I leave, is someone else going to for the pay? And that’s a concern and so I was, I thought I was going to be forever single and I actually ended up meeting my husband late in life, I mean I was 35 when I met him. So we met in 2012 and I started to use all my time and it was like a little growing pain for my board and stuff. And it’s like well she’s not there, and it’s like well yeah, I’m actually using my vacation time, shocking I know, isn’t it? M: I’m working only 8 hours in 1 day. B: So I do talk about that a lot like you know, I’ve been able to do a lot of consulting that I absolutely adore and so I’ve gotten to go to Michigan and I’m headed to Louisiana this month, and Oklahoma and Illinois. And I just absolutely adored every little consulting gig that I’ve gotten in Florida and stuff. That’s what I say, we’re not perfect we do a lot of really cool things, but there are things that we need to do better. The work is never done. After we won GAMSA everybody is like what’s next? I hate that when they do that, it’s like what are you going to do to top yourself. Like god, just running the organization, isn’t that enough. It’s a lot of work. M: But we do it to ourselves more than anyone else does it. B: Oh yes. It’s like what are you adding, I’m like nothing. M: I just need to take a breath. B: We cannot add one more thing. Everyone is like, you should do this event. I’m like no we’re done. That’s another thing that we, in the past must have gotten in trouble for, you know having that nice diverse mix of funding. Well, one of the reasons that we didn’t make that accreditation back in 06 was because like 75% of our budget came from special events, weather dependent special events. M: Not sustainable, you can’t count on that. If you have a bad year, it rains out, you have to lay somebody off. B: You’re in trouble. So that’s one of our things that when we get reviewed they check that and so far we’ve been very good about getting it down. But you know for all the really cool amazing things we’ve done, we still screw up and we don’t do things right all the time and you know that’s a beautiful thing about being in a non-profit working with a bunch of volunteers. And then the next board comes in and you’re like ok what are you guys going to focus on and what are we going to do. It’s been amazing because it’s always different. There are things that you know, wear me down and I think that sometimes the thing that’s going to make me eventually leave is, well number one, they could use some fresh ideas. You know you do get set in your ways the longer you’re at a place. But the one thing about that is that so many Main Streets, like the average, is like 3 years or something like that. It’s hard, that’s hard to get momentum. That’s like the one thing I think about me being here so long is that there is a comfort level. M: It’s easier to take those kinds of risks if you know the person is going to be around to fix it if it doesn’t work. Or even if it doesn’t work, there are risks to running a B&B, there are risks to running a post office. There’s just even over the initial hump of the investment and renovations. Now all of a sudden you have multiple businesses that are happening that somebody has to know how to run and know how to problem solve. And you’re not leaving, but I also think that as Main Street Directors we can sometimes do a big disservice to our organizations by providing, too much isn’t the right word, but not a realistic workload. Where all of a sudden in order to replace you they have to hire 3 people than the business model is broken. You can’t leave until all the loans are paid off because they're going to need that money. B: I’m always saying yeah I’m going to finally leave and all these loans are going to get paid off and we’re going to be freaking rolling in the dough. M: Yeah and why would you leave then, that’s easy. I mean what the heck? And there’s a certain something about the Main Street directors that I have met where I don’t think there’s a single person doing it because they’re getting rich, not monetarily anyway. It’s a passion. B: It’s a career, it’s a passion. God, it’s different every day. M: Right, good and bad. B: I mean I would say the one thing that I do feel like I’m doing worse at as time goes on is the grumpy merchant. M: The negative nellies. And I’ve only been in this position for about two years and when I first started I thought, I’m going to convert all those grumpy folks. B: When one leaves another one takes their place. M: Yeah, and what I’ve started doing is, I don’t know if this is the right answer or not, but every time someone complains I ask what committee they want to be on. And it typically does the job of you can’t complain if you’re not a part of the solution, but it just gets tiring. B: It does. M: When you’re working more than you’re supposed to be getting paid for. B: That is the really cool thing about having a state director that has actually been one of us, is that she does get that and so while she doesn’t want us to sit down and just have, excuse my language, a bitch fest. But sometimes we just need to say it in a safe space and get it off our chest. It’s so funny, we have training that you know the state puts on and we go and we attend and once a year she brings in some kind of like a positive speaker, basically, we feel like she’s bringing a psychiatrist because we feel like she thinks we’re one step from the looney bin. But it’s funny, I mean we’ll end up laughing and crying and it’s good because you build a support network so you can call someone that’s around the state and still understands how your state works and everything but it’s a safe person to be like if I have one more merchant. M: Yeah and I think it’s so important to know that there’s nothing, there’s sometimes nothing you can do to change a situation. You can give them, that merchant or that community member, that volunteer the world and it’s still not going to satisfy them and you just need someone to tell you that that’s ok and it’s not your fault and you didn’t do anything wrong and to move on and to focus on the hundred other people who love what you’re doing and value it. But it’s so easy to get focused on that negative person or that negative situation. And I suppose the longer you’re in this kind of a position, you have that kind of wisdom of knowing that, but it also adds up. I mean there’s kind of two sides to it like intellectually you can know that some people are just going to complain, but on the other side, you can think, well that isn’t how I want my Main Street to be. I want my Main Street to be one happy family that gets along and supports each other and everyone is on the same page, but that isn’t necessarily realistic. So it’s good to have those others, at least for me too, in Minnesota, to have those other Main Streeters. I just can’t say enough about how important that is. To keep our sanity. B: Yes, that is definitely it. Am I crazy am I not crazy? Oh, you have that too? M: Well it’s just been such a pleasure to talk to you! Is there anything else you want to make sure we talk about, or that you wanted to make sure that the people know about your town. Edit out 40:46 to 40:51 B: Well I mean, we are, I’ll just give you a little spiel in town a little bit. But yeah, we’re about 45 minutes west of St. Louis on the Missouri river. Founded you know folks in the area, in the late 1700’s early 1800’s here. But we were officially founded as a community in 1839 by Lucinda Owens. M: A woman? B: Yes, a woman. We were supposed to be founded a few years earlier but her husband was shot in the back while on his way over to the county seat to formulate. So he had to sign the paperwork, so we were founded by a woman. No photo, of course, exists of her, plenty of her male relatives but not of her. Her house is still in downtown so that’s really exciting that we still have that right outside of our downtown district. Right over Missouri river so we do enjoy being near the water. We actually just got our brand new bridge, a $16 million project. Our big tourism draw, we’re in the heart of wine country so within an hour of Washington there’s something like 36 wineries. Actually, there’s more than that. Within a half an hour there’s 36 and within an hour of Washington, there are 68 wineries. We certainly enjoy our beverages of all kind here, goes well with our German heritage. So that is definitely something you’ll see at our festivals, it’s celebrating that German heritage. While we have children’s festivals, we do have plenty of adult festivals where we partake in beverages. M: Well you have to have a balance. B: It’s a good balance, yes. It’s definitely something that we enjoy. And my biggest piece of advice I think from being in this so long is go to training. And go to trainings more than with just the one staff person. Find a way to excite your board members and your volunteers and get them to go. We do not pay for our board members to attend training. M: They pay themselves? B: They pay themselves and I was very lucky, early on I got to go to D.C. for two years for a couple of weeks to do the certified Main Street Manager and that was unbelievable. We did not have the money for me to do that, a travel agent donated my airfare one year. A board member used the miles on his credit card another year to fly me there. Another board member used their credit card points to get my hotel room. The rotary and alliance paid for my hotel stay the second year. So really, just don’t be afraid to do crazy things to piece it all together. Where there is a will, there is a way. And if you’re excited about something, can share that enthusiasm, it is infectious. It has been huge for us to be partners, equal partners, with our city and our chamber. We’re not in competition with them, we’re working together to make a better community. And as long as you remember and as long as you can get comfortable with not having to be the one that gets credit, you’re going to go a really far way. It will give you a lot of longevity. You know, it's not always perfect but we try really hard. One of the things that we do is that our city administrator, our chamber exec and myself, we meet once a month over beverages and we’re just friends. There’s so much time that you’re spending together to make your community a great place, why not have a great friendship out of it. And I know that’s not going to happen for everyone, but just remember, you never know what kind of a day someone’s had. Being that positive person, smiling and pushing through, it can really go a long way. M: I think it helps to have those people. They know firsthand the challenges that you’re facing. B: Yeah and they know the same people probably. M: Yeah and a lot of times there’s somebody in our community, there was a city council person that was not a fan of Downtown Main Street for a while. Then he turned his sights on one of the other organizations and I was like yeah, sorry but that too shall pass. He’s one vote so it’s just nice to have that camaraderie when things are though. It’s almost more important than when things are good. It’s easy to have a good relationship when things are good. B: Agreed, yeah I totally agree. Just dig into the other resources. I get these great emails, I think her name is Joan Garry, and I actually printed out something on one of the emails she sent and it’s taped right next to my desk. And it’s called the 8 habits of a highly effective non-profit leader and I just love them because sometimes I just have to look at them like yeah yeah. One is to ask for help. Two is to talk less, listen more. Number three is exude passion, number four is ask really good questions. Number five is touch the work, be the work. Number six is get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Number seven is apologize more often, even if it’s not your fault, I added the even if it’s not your fault. M: Yeah that’s tough. B: Number eight is to be joyful and she added the ninth one which is sharpen the saw. Which really is, go to training be around people like you. Even the national conference, sometimes if nothing else, even if you don’t go to the classes, you should go to the classes, but even if you don’t, just being around your people is huge. M: Right, that’s why I love the conferences because you are around people that love their communities, they love people, they love history and it’s my people. And that’s why I wanted to do this podcast too because I can’t be the only one, wondering how everyone else is doing it. How are they staying positive and making big changes and little changes and having influence in their communities and facing burnout and working through it? So that’s why I thought I love these people, they’re the most fun and they’re the most accepting people and I just think we’re so lucky to work around people who believe in their community. And community I think that translates to the main street program. B: It does and I think your mentors come from all over. When I started, my National Main Street person was Sheri Stuart, who is now the State Coordinator for Oregon, and she always told me that she believed in me and that was huge. It was huge. So when we won GAMSA in 2012 I had to let her know that I am who I am today as an Executive Director because of Gayla Rosen and Sheri Stuart. Our state person now is Norma and she is a rockstar, I mean she supports us in every aspect. She was, again I think this is important, same with Sheri, same with Gayla, they were Main Street Executive Directors. And I think that’s a huge piece and Kathy La Plante, I adore all these women and that’s really a big part of, I think, where I am today and having those wonderful influences and knowing where to go and find them. M: Well those relationships and knowing that you have people that have your back, that can help you get out of a sticky situation if you find yourself in one, I think helps you take bigger risks. Because you know that you’re not alone, and even if, let’s say one of your projects would have flopped, that wouldn’t have changed how they feel about you. That’s in and of itself a lesson. So having those people behind you and nurturing those relationships, I think, makes it so much easier to take risks. I know that if I have a crazy idea I call one of the main street other coordinators, or managers or executive directors and then we talk about it. And then I talk to the Minnesota coordinator and it helps you think everything through so much better and it’s a better idea by the time you get it to the community or to the board or whatever. You just have so many more resources. B: That’s what I think about Main Street, it’s a beta copy and probably you are not having an original idea and someone has tried it before so learn from their successes. M: I don’t know anybody that owns a post office Debora Jet. I love it! B: I don’t know of any. M: That’s pretty special. B: Yeah pretty stupid one. M: I am not judging. This has been so fun and I am so glad we got the chance to talk and that you’re out there and that you’re working hard. Your years of experience, obviously, are invaluable to those of us who are still new to this. I can’t wait to meet you, I will be at the conference in Seattle. B: Oh great! Did you go to Kansas City? M: I went to Kansas City, I was really sick. I took one of the classes there so it’s all kind of a blur, but I’m hoping that Seattle I’m going to make the most of Seattle and make up for lost time.   B: Well cool, I will definitely be there. I’m going and like I said I’m going to Louisiana for training, I’m doing promotions for them later on in the month so I will definitely mention your podcast, see if I can get you some more listeners. M: Well thank you, I really appreciate it and I’d like to include if you have a website or any personal information about your consulting and include that too if that’s something that you want to do. B: I don’t have a website for that, I just kind of get asked by Norma or Kathy or Gayla says, oh you need to talk to this person, and so that’s like how I got the Florida and the Oklahoma gig. M: We’ll make sure to include your email so people can get a hold of you for that too and I can’t wait to see pictures of your post office, your B&B and the pavilion. We’ll include all that in the show information on the website so that people can see what we’re talking about and it’s truly inspirational. So thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me today and I look forward to meeting you in person soon.  

Hungarian painter Tamas Jovanovics chatted with Nicola on his recent trip to London about his five artist inspired choices and how for different reasons they have influenced his own works, from monumental public installations to intimate gallery shows. In particular how Tamas creates his mesmerizing horizontal line paintings using coloured pencil. Here, illusionistic spaces are created moving beyond the wall.  Tamas is currently in the show ‘GameOmetry’ in the Vasarely Museum/ Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungary until 28 February 2019.  Any questions, send them my way and don’t forget to rate and review!  ​ Guest Information: https://www.tamasjovanovics.com Instagram: @tjovanovics   Further research:  Sol Le Witt Wall drawing in Tate Modern 2000 A Wall Divided Vertically into Fifteen Equal Parts, Each with a Different Line Direction and Colour, and All Combinations 1970, color pencil on wall https://www.tate.org.uk/research/publications/tate-papers/14/ideas-in-transmission-lewitt-wall-drawings-and-the-question-of-medium  Andrea Pozzo - Sant Ignazio nave and dome ceiling fresco, after 1685 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sant%27Ignazio,_Rome#Frescoes_of_Andrea_Pozzo   Esther Stocker installations https://www.pinterest.com/evekiiler/art-by-esther-stocker-installation/   Francois Morellet solo show Galleria A Arte Invernizzi in Milan 2005 https://aarteinvernizzi.it/it/esposizioni/francois-morellet-15-12-2005-15-02-2006/vedute   Zsigmond Károlyi, Municipal Art Gallery Paks, Hungary http://paksikeptar.hu/home/karolyi-zsigmond/  

Onika and J.R. dysh on psychosis with mental health advocate Augustina. She opens up about feeling depressed and how it affected her. She opens up about her boyfriend cheating on her with transgender women and how it caused her to spiral. She talks about experiencing hallucinations, delusions and multiple voices invading her brain for over 9 months. She talks about her diagnosis of Bipolar 2 and how she finds it problematic. She talks about how important it is to spread awareness and combat stigma. Guest Information https://augustinaampofo.com/ Websites and Social Media https://www.daintydysh.com https://www.onikadainty.com https://www.instagram.com/bestofonika https://www.twitter.com/onikadainty Email: dysh@daintydysh.com

Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Kendra Scott. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com   Guest Information:   Kendra Scott: https://www.instagram.com/kendrascott/   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

In episode 2 of this series, Nicola Blake taps into the artistic mind of painter Lee Matthews, whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally.  Born and raised in Manhattan, New York, Lee visited her first ‘inspirational’ exhibition at the age of 12. As she discusses the impact this show had on her, she points out that collectively it has been the museum experience which has influenced her, as much as the art itself. From colourful Pop Art to the masculinity of art in the 1950’s and 60’s, Lee uncovers her five chosen artists and reveals to what extent they have influenced her work and why. Observe the similarities she highlights between herself and these artists and why she has such an admiration for their beliefs and approach to life, as well as their artwork.  Understand Lee’s candid views on art’s place in education today.  Is the teaching too rigid? Should it be more about process than product? Lee discusses her life’s work to date, the role of motherhood and how she and a fellow artist came up with the idea for their first book, coming soon.   Guest Information: www.leematthews.co.uk  Instagram: @lee.mattthews   Further Research: To find out more about the artists mentioned today please visit; https://lichtensteinfoundation.org - Roy Lichtenstein, American Pop Artist (b1923 - 1997) https://www.theartstory.org/artist-freud-lucian.htm - Lucien Freud, British Painter (b1922 - 2011) https://www.theartstory.org/artist-bontecou-lee.htm - Lee Bontecou, American Artist (b1931 - date) https://www.theartstory.org/artist-neel-alice.htm - Alice Neel, American visual Artist (b1900 -1984) www.chuckclose.com - Chuck Close, American Painter, artist and photographer (b1940  - date)

Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com   Guest Information:   Lisa Price: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisaprice/ Carol’s Daughter: https://www.carolsdaughter.com/   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage in Nashville with Jen Gotch, Founder of ban.do. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com   Guest Information:   Jen Gotch: https://www.instagram.com/jengotch/ ban.do: https://www.instagram.com/shopbando/   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

In this special live episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn is joined by co-founders of Summer Fridays, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores for the Dear Media live podcast series at The Grove in Los Angeles. The three boss babes discuss the strategic phenomenon of turning a blog into a strong brand. Our expert, Reesa Lake is the EVP of Brand Partnerships behind some of the biggest names in the game and she’s breaking down how to turn your likes into cold hard cash. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com   Guest Information:   Marianna Hewitt: @marianna_hewitt Lauren Gores: @laurengores Summer Fridays: @summerfridays   Expert:   Reesa Lake: @reesalake   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/   C&C Headquarters:   Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Deepica Mutyala, Founder of TINTED. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com   Guest Information:   Deepica Mutyala: https://www.instagram.com/deepica/ TINTED: https://www.instagram.com/TINTED/   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

Resiliency is defined as the power or ability to return to your original form, after being bent, compressed, or broken, or the ability to recover readily from adversity.  Resiliency required is one of our WorkParty commandments because being an entrepreneur, being a business woman and being the boss is hard as fuck and it never gets easier. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast Jaclyn interviews, @phoebeorobinson of the HBO show 2 Dope Queens and Author of ‘Everything's Trash But It’s Okay' on bouncing back and being a multi-hyphenate woman. Our expert @katiesturino, founder of MegaBabe shares advice on using your platform to make a difference no matter what the haters say. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com   Guest Information:   Phoebe Robinson: @dopequeenpheebs Everything's Trash But It’s Okay: https://www.amazon.com/Everythings-Trash-But-Its-Okay/dp/0525534148   Expert:   Katie Sturino: @the12ishstyle MegaBabe Beauty: https://megababebeauty.com/    Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/   C&C Headquarters:   Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Emily Schuman, Founder of Cupcakes and Cashmere. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com   Guest Information:   Emily Schuman: https://www.instagram.com/emilyschuman/ Cupcakes and Cashmere: https://www.instagram.com/shopcupcakesandcashmere/   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

Behind every great woman are great women. Your tribe is your rock as an entrepreneur and Jaclyn knows all about this. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews celebrity hairstylist and founder Kristin Ess on how she build her business dream team. Our tribe expert, Ally Love gives us the inside scoop to creating a strong sense of community IRL. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com   Guest Information:   Kristen Ess: @Kristen_Ess   Expert:   Ally Love: @allymisslove   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/   C&C Headquarters:   Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Lauren McGoodwin, Founder of Career Contessa, an online career resource for women. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com   Guest Information:   Lauren McGoodwin: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmcgoodwin/ Career Contessa: https://www.instagram.com/careercontessa/   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

In Workparty the book, Jaclyn talks about how women helped her build her businesses through introduction emails, recommendations and allowing her to get a foot in the door for important meetings. This is something every single one of us can do, rich, poor, successful, unsuccessful, high up or entry level. We can all help each other out and pay it forward because one woman’s success is all of our success.   In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews the actress and philanthropist Kristen Bell on how she pays it forward in her everyday life and through her business This Bar Saves Lives. Our expert for this episode, Jesse Draper, founder of Halogen Ventures, shares how she got started in the business of creating the next female billionaire through venture capital funding.   Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com   Guest Information:   Kristen Bell: @kristenanniebell This Bar Saves Lives: https://amzn.to/2QHBvY7   Expert:   Jesse Draper: @Jessecdraper Halogen Ventures: @Halogenvc   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/   C&C Headquarters:   Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Ashley Tisdale, Actress, Singer and Founder of Illuminate Cosmetics Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com   Guest Information:   Ashley Tisdale: https://www.instagram.com/ashleytisdale/ Illuminate Cosmetics: https://www.instagram.com/illuminatecosmetics/   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com  

Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Chriselle Lim, designer of Chriselle Lim Collection and Founder of CINCStudios  Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com   Guest Information:   Chriselle Lim: https://www.instagram.com/chrisellelim/ CINC Studios: http://www.cincstudios.com/   Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com   WorkParty theme music written by le swish

If want to live a more resilient life, to grow an unshakable core of calm, strength, and happiness, then this episode is for you. Using his trademark blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, Dr. Rick Hanson--psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author--is unpacking true resilience, and sharing how you can begin to cultivate it through simple daily practices.   Resources   Register for Dr. Hanson’s course: The Foundations of Well-Being Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness Hardwiring Happiness, The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time   Guest Information   Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. He edits the Wise Brain Bulletin and has numerous audio programs. A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he’s been an invited speaker at NASA, Oxford, Stanford, Harvard, and other major universities, and taught in meditation centers worldwide.   Website: rickhanson.net Podcast: Being Well with Dr. Rick Hanson     Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

If you want better skin from the inside out, this episode is for you! Our guest is Jasmina Aganovic, President of Mother Dirt, a line of biome-friendly personal care products focused on restoring and maintaining the balance of the skin biome. We’re unpacking the skin biome, and how balancing your bacterial ecosystem may be the key to better skin. This episode is all about cutting-edge science and radiant natural beauty, so let’s make it happen!   Resources Mother Dirt AO + Mist Skin Probiotic Spray Mother Dirt Biome Friendly Face and Body Cleanser The Skin Microbiome AOB Skin biome research   Guest Information   Jasmina Aganovic is the President of Mother Dirt, a line of biome-friendly personal care products focused on restoring and maintaining the balance of the skin biome. The technology is based off research from AOBiome Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on transforming human health through products that restore Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB), which current hygiene practices have stripped from the modern microbiome. She is a cosmetics and consumer goods entrepreneur who received her degree in chemical and biological engineering from MIT. Her career path combined her technical background with roles at consumer brands like LVMH, Fresh, and Living Proof.   Website: motherdirt.com Instagram: @motherdirt     Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

New Brew Review is a bi-weekly bonus podcast.  Each episode a new reviewer from the world of craft beer will try a new brew they have never had before and share what they think of it with you in a bonus podcast. As the reviewer should be trying a new beer, and recording at the same time we hope to capture a very honest review. Not what they hoped it would be or thought it should be. As a note the review does not necessarily reflect those of the Hoppy Craftsmen, but are those of the reviewer. Guest Information:   Tombstone Brewing 107 E Toughnut, Tombstone, AZ 85638 ​Phone: 520-222-6781 Facebook Instagram Twitter Email Untappd Review   Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/ TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube. com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitter: @hoppycraftsmen Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/Hoppycraftsmen/ E-mail: hoppycraftsmen@gmail. com Blog: http:// hoppycraftsmenpodcast.com/ YouTube: Hoppy Craftsmen – Craft Beer Podcast Support US! Buy Us a Beer! For as little as a dollar a month you can help a bearded white guy drink a good craft beer. Your generous donation will help supply thousands with the gift of more podcasts and we are pretty sure inappropriate humor as well. Invest in Us!  Rate us on iTunes! Want to help us reach a bigger audience and keep the episodes coming? Then head over to iTunes and Give us a rating and feedback! Tell A Friend! Tell someone you know about our show! If you know that a friend likes or loves craft beer tell them to give us a listen. Or if you know someone who is new to craft beer and you are tired of telling them about the scene, let us be your soap box! Or have an amazing whale that you want to share with the world. Go on your social media platform of choice and give us a shout out. Use the hashtag #hoppycraftsmen and we’ll respond in kind. Probably in some form of emoji and maybe a super rad type of comment. You get the picture. Extra Special Thanks to: Beer and Other Shhhh for the Rapid Round inspiration. Give them a listen and a like on iTunes, or watch some videos on their YouTube

Today we’re talking with Laila Ali, world-class athlete, fitness & wellness expert, TV host, cooking enthusiast, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, and mother of two. Laila is sharing how she got into boxing, her transition into fitness & wellness, finding balance, her philosophy on preparation, and persistence, plus her new book, Food For Life.   Guest Information   Instagram: @lailaali Website: lailaalilifestyle.com   Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, fitness & wellness expert, TV host, cooking enthusiast, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, and mother of two. The youngest daughter of late beloved global icon and humanitarian, Muhammad Ali, she is a two-time hall of famer and four-time undefeated boxing world champion, whose stellar record includes 24 wins (21 of which were “knockouts”).   Laila is most excited about her forthcoming cookbook, “Food For Life: Delicious & Healthy Comfort Food From My Table To Yours!” being released January 23, 2018. A major source of the inspiration for Laila writing this particular cookbook was her desire to show people how they could enjoy healthier and more nutritious versions of their favorite foods without having to compromise taste.   Resources Food For Life: Delicious & Healthy Comfort Food From My Table To Yours Reach! Finding Strength, Spirit and Personal Power Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Laila Ali Lifestyle Podcast Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

We’re diving into body image, redefining success, and finding happiness in the digital media age today with Kathryn Budig. Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher and author known for her accessibility, humor, and ability to empower her students through her message, “aim true.”   Key Takeaways Kathryn’s journey to yoga and how her relationship with the practice has changed over time. Changing the definition of something “working.” On resisting labels and living outside of a definable box. How to redefine successful and move away from external validation to measure self-worth. The difference between success and happiness. How to look at your core values and evaluate how your life matches your core values. Loving who you are right now in all aspects. Not indulging in negative self-talk and understanding the complexities of body image. Avoiding the comparison trap, in particular comparing yourself to previous versions of yourself.   Guest Information   Instagram: @kathrynbudig Website: kathrynbudig.com   Kathryn Budig is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher and author known for her accessibility, humor, and ability to empower her students through her message, “aim true.”   With over a decade of experience in her field, Budig served as the yoga editor to Women’s Health magazine for five years, contributed recipes and sat on the Yahoo Health Advisory Board, and regularly contributes to Yoga Journal, The New Potato, and MindBodyGreen.   She is the creator of the Aim True Yoga DVD produced by Gaiam, author of The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga and Aim True.   Resources Episode 18: Kate Fagan, What Made Maddy Run Aim True: Love Your Body, Eat Without Fear, Nourish Your Spirit, and Living Without Fear Yoga Glow Free Cookies Podcast Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

Melissa Hartwig is co-founder of the Whole30 program, and four-time New York Times bestselling author. In today’s episode we dive into details about the Whole30, Melissa’s take on dieting, and she explains all about the lesson of the lamp.   Guest Information   Instagram: @melissahartwig @whole30recipes Website: whole30.com   Melissa Hartwig is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits.   She is the co-creator of the original Whole30 program, and a four-time New York Times bestselling author (It Starts With Food,  The Whole30, Food Freedom Forever, and The Whole30 Cookbook).   She has been featured by Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Details, Shape, Outside, and SELF, and ranked #27 on Greatists Top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness in 2017.   Melissa has presented more than 150 health and nutrition seminars worldwide, and is a prominent keynote speaker on social media and branding, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT.   Resources It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways Food Freedom Forever: Letting Go of Bad Habits, Guilt, and Anxiety Around Food Whole30 Day by Day The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

On May 22, 2010, John Glaser, a 33-year-old career fire fighter died while conducting a primary search of a residential house fire. Firefighter Glaser vomited in his SCBA face piece and then removed it, causing him to inhale products of combustion. The fire was reported by automatic alarm at 8:55 p.m. Saturday at 13408 W. 75th Court, according to fire officials. When firefighters arrived, they found the home burning out of control. Neighbors told firefighters they thought two people and a dog were inside. Firefighters began attacking the fire and searching the home. As they were searching the home at 9:12 p.m., a mayday call went out because a firefighter was missing.   Our sponsor: Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Intro music Safety Dance (1982) Men Without Hats GMC - Virgin Records   Guest Information   Battalion Chief Ryan Pyle Shawnee Fire Department RPyle@cityofshawnee.org     Situational Awareness Matters! website www.SAMatters.com   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   Contact Rich Gasaway www.RichGasaway.com Support@RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424