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Edge computing sounds clean on a slide deck, but the factory floor is where the definition gets real fast. We talk with Zoie Rittling, an edge computing specialist at TEGUAR, about what “compute close to the data” actually means when you're dealing with heat, dust, vibration, uptime pressure, and constant change. If you have ever wondered why a normal laptop dies on a production line, or what makes an industrial box PC, panel PC, or edge server the right fit for OT workloads, we break it down in plain language with concrete examples like machine vision and quality inspection.From there, we shift into the human side of industrial automation: how consultative B2B hardware sales works when you cannot manufacture demand and budget cycles run the show. Zoie shares why cold outbound is really a relationship game, why patience pays dividends over nine to eighteen month deal cycles, and how trade shows succeed or fail based on the planning and the post-show follow-up. We also talk about building a collaborative inside sales culture that protects customer experience instead of letting reps compete over the same account.We wrap by busting two expensive myths: industrial computers can be powerful, and edge AI does not automatically require a massive GPU. The goal is right-sizing hardware to the workload so performance is solid and ROI is real. Along the way we get into mentorship, imposter syndrome, and the value of being humble enough to ask questions, whether you are a new account executive or an engineer leaning on vendors and applications teams for expertise.Subscribe for more conversations on industrial automation, edge computing, OT hardware, and the people who make it work, then share this episode with a coworker and leave a review with your biggest edge deployment lesson.Support the show_________________________________________________________________
Angie Sandoval is a Colombian audio engineer and educator based in Orlando, Florida. Her work consists of studio recording, mixing, live production, and audio education, with a passion for helping artists bring their ideas to life while making professional audio more accessible. As an Audio Production Instructor at the Orlando Public Library, she teaches recording, mixing, and music production while developing curriculum and creating hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring engineers. Outside the classroom, she works with independent artists across a variety of genres, guiding projects from recording through the final mix. Angie is also committed to building community within the audio industry. As the Director of the SoundGirls Orlando chapter, I organize meetups, educational events, and mentorship opportunities that connect and support women pursuing careers in professional audio. Hosted by: Beckie Campbell and Susan Kost Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost Edited by: Divya Singh Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/) Admin by: Kanika Khanna The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org
Day Break | Record Incomes, Record Diesel & Canada's Global Pivot --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:19 – Will Fry, founder and CEO of American Operator. Fry discusses the looming leadership transition facing American businesses as a significant share of CEOs approach retirement age. He examines succession planning, the next generation of business leadership, and what companies can do to prepare for the departure of Baby Boomer executives. 28:18 – Dr. James Thorp, Chief of Maternal & Prenatal Health at The Wellness Company. Dr. Thorp discusses the XFG COVID variant, the latest mRNA COVID vaccines, and approaches to prevention and treatment as respiratory illnesses increase. He also addresses concerns raised by some patients about vaccination and spike proteins and discusses healthcare policy as the election season approaches. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:32 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:32 – Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom. Von Spakovsky discusses a child-custody dispute involving Catholic parents and their child's gender transition. He examines the parents' legal claims, the actions of state authorities, and the broader constitutional questions involving parental rights, religious liberty, and government authority. 57:40 – Mike Britton, Co-Founder of Artillery Tea. Britton welcomes back Pumpkin Payload for the fall and explains what distinguishes the seasonal blend from typical pumpkin-flavored drinks. He discusses its ingredients, the company's tea sachets, and the broader mission customers support when purchasing Artillery Tea. 1:06:39 – Luke Niforatos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions and Smart Approaches to Marijuana. Niforatos discusses the increasingly dangerous illicit drug supply, including the risk of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. He examines prevention strategies and policy approaches aimed at reducing overdose deaths before they occur. 1:55:28 - Monologue 1:25:57 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights fall events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations across Michigan, helping listeners find their next autumn adventure. 1:36:13 – Dr. Siri Terjesen, professor at Florida Atlantic University and author of a new Club for Growth Foundation white paper. Dr. Terjesen discusses the role of proxy advisory firms and shareholder activists in corporate America, along with proposals aimed at increasing transparency and accountability. She explains the market-based reforms outlined in her paper and how they could affect investors and corporate governance. 1:45:11 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss rising gasoline and diesel prices alongside record-high median household income and what those trends mean for family budgets. They also explore Vermont's Mountain School, where students spend a semester living and working on a farm with limited technology and a greater emphasis on hands-on learning and responsibility. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA
Tanya Moore is the Chief People Officer at West Monroe. In this episode, she joins The Edge of Work to discuss how organizations can navigate transformation while keeping people and business performance at the center. Tanya shares how she's leading transformation at West Monroe and how she and her team are sensing and responding to shifts in the professional services industry, from investing in company culture to realigning performance management to meet the needs of the business environment. Tanya also explores how West Monroe is approaching AI adoption, including the role of AI literacy, hands-on learning, and employee "power users" in driving meaningful adoption.LinksTanya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyaemoore/
A Seed Chat w/ Rebecca NewburnRebecca Newburn, co-founder of Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library and a leader of the Seed Library Network, joins Greg Peterson for a conversation about the power of community seed libraries. They explore how seed libraries differ from seed banks, why local seed matters, and how seed saving can increase biodiversity, food resilience, and community connection. Rebecca also shares new resources for seed saving, education, children, librarians, and communities that want to create their own seed-saving cohorts. The conversation ultimately comes back to a simple idea: seeds are life embodied, and they sprout hope.Key Topics & EntitiesSeed Library NetworkRichmond Grows Seed Lending LibrarySeed libraries vs. seed banksCommunity seed saving and sharingLocal and regionally adapted seedSeed diversity and biodiversityPermaculture and traditional wisdomSeed-saving educationSeed-saving cohorts and teacher trainingSeed-saving guidelines and chartsSeed libraries in public libraries and schoolsFood resilience and cultural preservationKey Questions AnsweredWhat is a seed library?A seed library is a free community resource where people can get seeds without paying for them or being required to return seeds. When gardeners learn to save and return seeds, the library can become increasingly self-sustaining.How is a seed library different from a seed bank?Seed libraries generally serve home gardeners and don't require seeds to be returned. Seed banks are more commonly associated with farmers and often require a return of seed in greater quantity than was borrowed.Where did the modern seed library movement come from?Rebecca was inspired by BASIL, the Bay Area Seed Interchange Library at the Berkeley Ecology Center. While taking a permaculture design course, she connected with one of its founders and decided to develop a replicable model for creating seed libraries.Why is local seed so important?Rebecca believes communities need to re-localize their seed. Much commercial seed is produced in different climates and sometimes different countries. Locally saved seed has the opportunity to adapt to local conditions while communities preserve greater genetic and cultural diversity.What does localizing seed look like?It means more people learning to save and share seeds, increasing the diversity of seed stocks, and paying attention to which plants actually thrive in their own communities.What should home gardeners save seed from?Save seed from what you like. Greg and Rebecca emphasize selecting plants that perform well in your particular environment and produce food you actually enjoy eating.What makes a seed library successful?Success depends on the community. It might mean getting people to garden for the first time, meeting the community's demand for seed, or gradually increasing the percentage of locally donated seed.Why is genetic diversity valuable in a home garden?Greater diversity can mean different plants mature at different times, while variation may provide more resilience when pests, frost, or other challenges affect the garden.What does a gardener need to know about saving viable seed?Seed saving isn't simply about collecting seeds. Some crops need cross-pollination and a sufficient number of plants to maintain viable genetics. Rebecca's forthcoming seed-saving chart addresses ease of saving, potential cross-pollination, viable seed production, and recommended population sizes.When are cucumber seeds ready to save?Unlike cucumbers harvested for eating, cucumbers intended for seed saving should remain on the vine until they become fully mature, orange, and even begin to soften. This allows the seeds to develop properly.How can communities create seed-saving teachers?The Seed Library Network is developing replicable seed-saving cohorts that combine online instruction from experienced seed savers with local hands-on learning. The goal is to help communities develop people who can teach seed saving to others.How can seed libraries connect with children and educators?Rebecca is developing coloring books, seed-saving activities, story-time resources, songs, bookmarks, downloadable materials, and "Program In A Box" concepts that libraries, educators, and homeschoolers can use to teach children about seeds.Episode HighlightsSeed libraries are free community resources where people can access seeds without the obligation to return them, while seed banks typically involve more formal seed-return requirements. Rebecca's experience creating Richmond Grows became a replicable template that has helped thousands of seed libraries get started around the world. The Seed Library Network map has about 1,500 self-reported seed libraries, while Rebecca notes that the actual number worldwide is much larger. Rebecca wants to see more local seed, arguing that centralization of seed has contributed to lost biodiversity and that locally adapted seed becomes increasingly important amid extreme weather. Greg shares his own experience discovering crops worth saving after moving from Phoenix to Asheville, including a self-seeding basil, a favorite round cucumber, and productive broccolini. Rebecca is developing a seed-saving chart covering plant families, ease of saving, cross-pollination, viable seed production, and recommended population sizes for home gardeners. The Seed Library Network is developing a 2027 cohort model to train more community seed-saving teachers and make high-quality seed education available to communities around the country. Rebecca describes seeds as grounding, life embodied, and something that "sprout hope," connecting seed saving with resilience and community. Calls to Action & ResourcesSeed Library Network — seedlibrarynetwork.orgSeed Library Map — Explore or add a community seed library through the Seed Library Network website.Create a Library Resources — Free step-by-step resources for starting a seed library.Richmond Grows Seed Library — https://www.richmondgrowsseeds.org/Seed Library Network Newsletter — https://seedlibrarynetwork.substack.com/Sign up for our monthly Seed Chat at SeedChat.orgVisit UrbanFarm.org/1006 for the show notes and links on this episode!Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. 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Welcome to the Microschool Makers Series, a three-part September series in collaboration with KaiPod to equip aspiring school founders with the inspiration and information needed to launch a successful, sustainable school! Every microschool starts with a clear vision — and the clearest ones sit at the intersection of what a founder is uniquely good at, what their community actually needs, and what can grow into something sustainable. In this first episode, Kerry McDonald, Director of the Education Entrepreneurship Lab, talks with Amar Kumar, Founder & CEO of KaiPod Learning, and three founders who had different visions for building their schools. Tom Dowell is the founder and Head of School of Moreana Boys Academy in Gilbert, Arizona, which he launched in 2024. A former public school teacher, Tom created an all-boys model centered on personalized academics, mentorship, hands-on learning, and character development. Gepre Henderson is the founder of BOSS Learning Academy in Douglasville, Georgia, which she opened in 2025. Drawing on more than 14 years of experience in education, she has built a STEM-focused K–5 microschool that emphasizes hands-on learning, student ownership, small groups, and a community that feels like an extension of the family. And Brittany Lopez is the founder of Brighter Futures Microschool in Arlington, Texas that just opened this month! As a certified special education teacher and professional educational therapist, Brittany designed her school specifically for students with learning, language, and social differences, placing targeted and individualized instruction at the heart of the model. Visit KaiPod for more information about this episode—and for resources and tips to start your own microschool! Tune in next Friday for our second conversation in this series: Building A Sustainable School. *** Check out the Education Entrepreneurship Lab for a steady stream of new articles and original content—by school founders, for school founders.
Send us Fan MailReimagining Education Through Curiosity, Culture & STEM with Dr. Annalies CorbinWhat if the future of education isn't about memorizing answers—but inspiring students to ask better questions?In this thought-provoking episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with educator, archaeologist, and learning innovator Dr. Annalies Corbin to explore how curiosity, culture, and hands-on learning can transform classrooms and prepare students for an ever-changing world.Together, they discuss why traditional education models need to evolve, how STEM can become more inclusive and culturally relevant, and what educators can do today to foster creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.Whether you're a teacher, school leader, parent, or lifelong learner, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what meaningful education truly looks like.In this episode you'll discover:✨ Why curiosity is one of the most important skills we can teach ✨ How culture shapes the learning experience ✨ Making STEM engaging and accessible for every student ✨ Preparing learners for careers that don't yet exist ✨ Practical ways educators can cultivate innovation in their classroomsIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with an educator who is passionate about transforming learning. Support the showCOME SAY Hey!!Instagram: @cultrallyjebeh_Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsultingPinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting LinkedIn: @Jebeh Cultural ConsultingLeave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback!Buy My Book: The Orange Blossom https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Pass NASM w/ SUF Study Guide $75 showupfitness.comGuarantee to pass NASM showupfitness.com which includes passing in 7-14 days, $500 worth of nasm material including tutoring AND either a SUF certification or hands on learning seminar.Failing the NASM CPT exam usually has nothing to do with intelligence and everything to do with spending weeks on the wrong pages. We're here to help you pass the NASM CPT 7th edition test faster by focusing on what the exam actually rewards, not what feels productive to highlight. We move quickly through the early chapters that rarely impact your score, then lock onto the high frequency topics that can make up a huge chunk of your questions.We break down the Human Movement System in plain language: the anatomy terms you'll see, the planes of motion NASM loves to define, and the muscle basics that show up again and again. Then we simplify cardiorespiratory essentials (chambers, SA node, bradycardia vs tachycardia, arteries vs veins), metabolism and energy systems (ATP PC, glycolysis, oxidative), and the nutrition numbers that are easy points if you memorize them.The real test comes when NASM shifts into assessments and program design. We walk through screening concepts like PAR Q, key cutoffs like hypertension, and the logic behind the overhead squat assessment checkpoints. From there we drill the OPT model phases, acute variables, and the fastest way to choose between stabilization, strength, and power when the exam throws weird exercise names at you. You'll also hear how NASM expects you to apply SMR, stretching choices by phase, and the inhibition terms that commonly appear.If you want a clear NASM CPT study plan you can repeat until it's automatic, hit subscribe, share this with a friend taking the test, and leave us a review with the topic you want us to break down next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question? Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com
From toy designer in Venezuela to medical interpreter in the United States and ultimately a neuro ICU nurse, Harper College alumna Elda Holbrook discusses her road to finding her calling on the latest Harper Talks. A 2024 Harper College graduate and HOPE Scholarship recipient, Elda reflects on the financial support, hands-on learning and unexpected opportunities, including studying healthcare in South Africa, that helped shape her path. Today, Elda is a registered nurse in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and shares how she thrives in the fast-paced environment of the Neurointensive Care Unit, where she cares for patients experiencing some of their most critical moments.
“We do it with AI” is easy to say. Making robots work through contact, uncertainty, and variation on a real factory floor is the hard part. We sit down with Whitney Dills from Thought Forge AI to unpack an approach to industrial robotics control that flips a common assumption: more data does not automatically mean better performance.Whitney explains active inference, a neuroscience rooted framework that treats robot control as continuous prediction and correction using real time sensory feedback. Instead of bloated backpropagation models that demand huge datasets and retraining for every edge case, Thought Forge trains quickly on small amounts of data and adapts after deployment. We talk about why that matters for insertion and complex manipulation, where torque, joint state, and haptics decide success or failure. If you have ever watched a slick picking demo fall apart the moment parts vary, lighting shifts, or fixtures drift, this conversation connects the dots.We also get practical about adoption: edge AI that can run on a CPU, the risks of GPU dependence, and how data ownership and IP concerns shape buyer trust. Whitney shares why their models stay on premise, why off the shelf robots and sensors often win over novel vertically integrated stacks, and how to think about cobots versus humanoids when reliability and cycle time are non negotiable.Subscribe for more conversations that cut through robotics hype, share this with someone evaluating “physical AI” for manufacturing, and leave a review with the one automation task you most want AI to finally handle.Support the show_________________________________________________________________
In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, Cecilia Esteche and Howard Leong sit down with Dr. Asheesh Advani, President and CEO of JA Worldwide, one of the world's largest youth-serving nonprofits.JA Worldwide delivers millions of learning experiences each year across more than 120 countries, helping young people develop skills in entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial capability.We explore how JA scales impact through partnerships with governments, businesses, educators, and volunteers; how it maintains an entrepreneurial culture while operating globally; and what education systems can learn from experiential, hands-on learning.Recorded at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Want to get hired at Life Time fitness and become a successful personal trainer? SUF CPT is the best personal training certification for trainers who want to create a career. Sean Hyson was hired with his SUF CPT in Austin at Life Time. He had a great background as an author and writer for T Nation and Onnit. He went to a SUF Seminar in Houston for hands on learning and then got his SUF CPT. He was hired in March. You can be great at coaching and still struggle to sell, especially in a premium gym where the numbers feel big the moment the price sheet comes out. We talk with Sean, a new trainer at Lifetime who's already leading the company in leads generated, but keeps running into the same wall: prospects love the workout and the vibe, then hesitate when it's time to buy training packages.We walk step-by-step through his real sales process, from workshops and goal-setting sessions to the InBody scan, the intro workout, and the close. Along the way we break down what his Austin client base looks like, why “pretty fit” members still need coaching, and how travel and inconsistent schedules complicate adherence. Then we get tactical about personal training sales: how to tighten the presentation, stop overselling, remove apologetic “it's expensive” language, and use silence as a closing tool instead of filling the space with extra explanations.The biggest shift is learning how to turn “need” into “want.” We dig into how the last five to eight minutes of an intro session can create a clear, emotional proof of value with smart intensity, the right exercise choices, and a memorable finish that makes someone think, “That's what I've been missing.” If you want better conversions, stronger fitness consultations, and a repeatable close you can refine like film study, this is the playbook. Subscribe, share this with a trainer who's stuck at the close, and leave a review with your biggest sales objection so we can tackle it next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question? Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow and Sun to talk about workforce development, contractor training and the importance of hands-on education in roofing. Mindy shares how TRA's in-person training programs and industry education efforts are helping contractors build practical skills in the field. The conversation also explores the workforce challenges facing roofing today and why trusted, hands-on learning is essential for bringing new talent into the trades. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Learn more about (TRA Sun & Snow) here! (https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun) Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #TRASnowandSun #Trasnowandsun #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture's (CCUA) website says its mission "works to enhance our community's health by connecting people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning opportunities, from seed to plate." CCUA executive director Billy Polansky joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable". Mr. Polansky grew up in Virginia and later worked in Little Rock, where he met his wife, who is from Columbia. He tells listeners that CCUA helps connect people to where their food comes from. Mr. Polansky also previewed the 17th annual Harvest Hootenanny, which takes place on Saturday September 19 from 4-8 pm at Columbia's agriculture park on West Ash:
694. Shreveport in the 1980s and 1990s. In the heart of the Deep South, silence was deadly — until a small group of ordinary people decided to fight back. Join us for a conversation with David Hylan, the award-winning filmmaker and author who just released the book, Small Town Rage: Fighting Back in the Deep South. His 2016 documentary of the same name first brought national attention to ACT UP Shreveport, one of the smallest yet fiercest AIDS activist chapters in America. Now, with his powerful new book, Hylan expands that story, drawing on decades of interviews, archival research, and personal accounts to reveal the courage, grief, humor, and resilience of the activists who confronted hospitals that turned patients away, churches that preached judgment, and politicians who refused to listen. Far from the media spotlight of New York and San Francisco, these men and women forced northwest Louisiana to face the AIDS crisis head-on—and helped change the national conversation about compassion, healthcare, and equality in the process. This is the story of rage, resistance, and the power of ordinary people who refused to disappear. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. The Picayune Creole Cook Book is the definitive cook book for New Orleans Creole cooking. We have the 1910 edition on our website -- all 400 pages, 2006 recipes, 300,000 words, it's a monument to Creole cooking of 110 years ago. We'll start with a Good Cup of Creole Coffee. Is there anything in the whole range of food substances to be compared with it? And is there any city in the world where coffee is so delightfully concocted as in New Orleans? Travelers the world over unite in praise of Creole Coffee, or 'Caf' ' la Cr'ole,' as they are fond of putting it. The Creole cuisinieres succeeded far beyond even the famous chefs of France in discovering the secret of good coffee-making, and they have never yielded the palm of victory. There is no place in the world in which the use of coffee is more general than in the old Creole city of New Orleans, where, from the famous French Market, with its world-renowned coffee stands, to the olden homes on the Bayou St. John, from Lake Pontchartrain to the verge of Southport, the cup of 'Caf' Noir,' or 'Caf' au Lait,' at morning, at noon and at night, has become a necessary and delightful part of the life of the people, and the wonder and the joy of visitors. This week in Louisiana history. September 4, 1766. A huge hurricane struck Galveston and sinking ships as far east as Calcasieu Pass. This week in New Orleans history. September 4, 1888: The first Labor Day parade was held in New Orleans, with thousands of workers marching through the French Quarter for better working conditions. This week in Louisiana. Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies September 14, 2026 Claiborne Parish Fair Complex, 1563 Fairgrounds Dr. Haynesville, LA Website: haynesvillela.org The Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies is a long‑running North Louisiana festival dedicated to monarch butterfly conservation, education, and small‑town community spirit. Now in its 26th year, the festival fills the Claiborne Parish Fair Complex with family activities, vendors, and hands‑on learning experiences. Run for the Butterflies: The Nan McMullen 5K kicks off the morning at 8:00 a.m. Butterfly Parade: A community parade at 10:00 a.m. featuring local groups, decorated floats, and children in butterfly wings. Educational Exhibits: Seminars on monarch conservation, pollinator gardening, and habitat protection. Butterfly Conservatory: A walk‑through enclosure where visitors can see live butterflies up close. Vendors & Activities: Craft booths, food vendors, children's activities, art contests, and plant sales throughout the day. Postcards from Louisiana. The Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers at the French Quarter Fest. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
Send us Fan MailJacob Evink is a mechanical engineering student at Western Michigan University with interests in mechanical design, robotics, manufacturing, and product development. Rather than waiting until graduation to begin practicing engineering, Jacob is actively developing projects that allow him to apply CAD, prototyping, electronics, and mechanical problem-solving to real-world challenges. His industry experience has already exposed him to several sides of the product-development process. During an engineering design internship, Jacob created and modified CAD models, prepared manufacturing drawings, supported prototype development and testing, participated in design reviews, and collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams. He now works in a high-volume injection-molding environment, where he operates production machinery, performs quality inspections, and troubleshoots problems that can affect production. Outside of work and school, Jacob is building an online engineering community by sharing his projects and lessons publicly. His content includes not only successful results, but also the mistakes, failed ideas, and repeated iterations that are often responsible for the greatest amount of learning. Jacob also serves in a leadership role as a founding member of a fraternity chapter at Western Michigan University. As he continues through his engineering education, he is developing a perspective that combines technical curiosity, hands-on manufacturing experience, leadership, and a willingness to learn in public. LINKS: Jacob Evink LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-evink-b67b12353/ Jacob Evink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gruff.makes?utm_source=qr Aaron Moncur, host PDX 2026 is October 20-21 in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more and register at https://pdexpo.engineer/ Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus
In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Jonah Lee to discuss the Dental School Implant Study Club and how dental students can begin building their foundation in implant dentistry early. They explore the value of hands-on learning, mentorship, and coming prepared with the right questions. The conversation also highlights why mastering the fundamentals is essential before moving into more advanced implant and full-arch procedures. Key Highlights
Paper schematics feel “reliable” until they are the reason a shutdown drags on, a cabinet print is wrong, or a tech makes a split-second mistake under pressure. We sit down with Dylan from Lightstream, a Belgian family-owned industrial automation company, to get brutally practical about what it takes to move maintenance from binders and drawers to a digital workflow that technicians will actually use.We unpack Cabinet Manager, which Dylan calls the digital Swiss pocket knife for technicians. The promise is simple: scan a code at the machine and instantly pull up the right electrical schematics, manuals, procedures, and diagrams in one place, tailored to who you are (electrician, mechanic, PLC programmer). From there, updates and annotations are captured as the work happens, so “as-built” documentation stops being a fantasy and starts becoming a habit.Then we go deep on augmented reality in manufacturing. Dylan shares real demo data comparing troubleshooting by paper, tablet, and AR, and why AR can slash time because the information is in your field of view and your hands stay free. We also challenge the easy narrative around AI: manuals are not the same as experience, and the real win is capturing tribal knowledge from veteran technicians before it retires out the door. Along the way, we talk safety and lockout tagout, labor shortages, retention pressure from data centers, and why humanoid robots may be more PR than practical in today's plants.If you care about digital transformation in industrial maintenance, OT reliability, and safer troubleshooting, this one is for you. Subscribe, share it with a maintenance leader, and leave a review with your take: what is the biggest barrier to going paperless where you work?_________________________________________________________________
Stephanie reflects on finishing her surgery rotation—from rediscovering the joy of hands-on learning to performing procedures and balancing hospital time with studying. She and Dr. Davis also discuss bedside ultrasounds, the legal weight of medical notes, and why clinical decisions can look very different in hindsight.
With support from the nonprofit Community Farmers, the organizations aim to make growing local food approachable by offering hands-on learning and shared produce.
In this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis, Tammi Thomas, President of TEDCO, joins the conversation to discuss how Maryland is helping entrepreneurs move ideas from research and concept to market. Tammi shares how TEDCO has evolved from an early-stage funding organization into a broader partner for Maryland startups, supporting companies through capital, federal funding navigation, technical assistance, ecosystem connections, and venture development. The conversation touches on what makes Maryland's innovation ecosystem different, from federal labs and research universities to technical talent, founder grit, and quality of life. Tammi and Rich also discuss why helping companies stay and scale in Maryland requires more than writing a check. Tammi highlights several TEDCO programs and initiatives, including SBIR/STTR support, the Entrepreneur Expo, the Equitech Growth Fund, the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, and the Maryland Makerspace Initiative. The episode closes with a look at Maryland's next opportunity: connecting these individual assets into a more seamless path for founders, so companies can move from feasibility to prototype, federal funding, venture capital, and commercialization without leaving the state. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant. Tammi Thomas is President of TEDCO, Maryland's $200M+ AUM, with another $50M being managed under a strategic partnership, $2.7B impact, economic engine for technology and life sciences companies. In this role, she serves as the primary internal leader of TEDCO, working closely with the CEO to execute priorities and translate the CEO's vision across departments while ensuring alignment, accountability, overall performance, and company-wide commitment to transparent reporting. She is responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership, execution and management of TEDCO's fundraising strategies designed to broaden awareness of and expand philanthropic, corporate and investor resources for TEDCO and its various programs. Tammi leads TEDCO's efforts to secure additional fiscal resources from the State of Maryland, federal and philanthropic grants, and venture capital investments. Since 2020, TEDCO has increased its revenues from the State by more than 50%, has been the recipient of over $75M in federal grants, increased its AUM by over 33%, secured over $55M in foreign direct investments and created over a $500K philanthropic pipeline. Additionally, Tammi leads TEDCO's investor and stakeholder engagement strategy through relationship building, compelling brand storytelling, and convening high-impact events, including TEDCO's annual Entrepreneur Expo, which draws over 1,000 entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, legislators, and ecosystem leaders under one roof. Her leadership and knowledge are instrumental in forging relationships that will enable TEDCO to expand its reach and services, diversify funding streams, and grow the innovation ecosystem, as well as establish TEDCO as the most recognized organization in Maryland for identifying, investing in, and growing technology and life sciences-based businesses. Tammi is also a key decision maker in the organization's investment decisions through her role on the fund allocation team, allocating over $25-30M per year. Her experience includes executive leadership roles such as serving as the former Chief Development & Marketing Officer and now President of TEDCO, Vice President of Strategic Management at Data Solutions & Technology Inc., and Director of Business Development and Marketing at University of Maryland, Baltimore County Research Park & Business Incubator. In addition to her corporate and economic development leadership experience, Tammi's professional expertise was sought after, to teach the next generation of communicators as an adjunct professor at Bowie State University and the University of Baltimore. She is also a frequent speaker and published thought leader on leadership, entrepreneurship, and business development. Tammi has been recognized by her industry peers for excellence in communication, marketing and development. She has received the Maryland Economic Development Association's Marketing award for TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo (2020), the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland's 2017 Cybersecurity Industry Resource Award, the AMA Baltimore's MX Award for Best Print Advertisement Campaign of the Year (2022 and 2023), named one of The Daily Record's Top 100 Women in Maryland (2023 ), received a Distinguished Women Award from the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (2024), named one of I-95 Business Magazine's 2025 Influential Women, was chosen as a Waves of Change Impact Award honoree (2025) and most recently was selected as one of Maryland's Top 100 Women for a second time (2026). She graduated from Leadership Maryland's Class of 2018, completing the eight-month hands-on learning program focused on the State's most vital social, economic and environmental issues. She serves on the World Trade Center Institute's CEO Council, Maryland Energy Innovation Institute Investment Committee, the Maryland Momentum Fund Advisory Board and MEDA Board of Directors, where she is currently serving as President. Tammi earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Alabama State University and an MBA from the University of Baltimore.
In a new episode of Untapped Philanthropy, Olivia Jones, Senior Arts and Culture Funding Manager for the City of San Diego, joins hosts Kerrin Mitchell and Tim Sarrantonio to explore what equitable and accessible grantmaking requires in practice.Drawing on her experience as both a nonprofit leader and public sector grantmaker, Olivia examines how complicated language, rigid spending restrictions, and traditional reporting requirements can create unnecessary barriers for the organizations seeking support. The conversation explores how funders can communicate more clearly, make application materials accessible, offer greater flexibility in how funds are used, and recognize forms of community impact that cannot always be captured through conventional measurements.Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of why equitable grantmaking requires more than changing terminology or following philanthropic trends. It requires trust, consistency, accessibility, and a willingness to design funding systems around the real needs of communities and the organizations serving them.For more information on Olivia and her work, visit:LinkedinCity of San Diego Cultural AffairsMeet the Cultural Affairs TeamTo learn more about Fluxx, visit:https://www.fluxx.io/Tim Sarrantonio has launched The Generosity Spectrum, an educational gaming company focused on helping nonprofit leaders explore generosity, identity, and motivation through hands-on learning. The work blends research, play, and systems thinking to create practice spaces where people can learn together in more human ways. To learn more about the thinking behind the company and where it's headed, listeners can subscribe to Tim's LinkedIn newsletter:https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6907361946723889152/Episodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording:https://rocketskatesrecording.com/
What happens when students get hands-on experience with apparel decorating before they enter the workforce?Kim Ruggeri joins us to share how Kirtland High School, a Stahls' Family Scholarship recipient, is introducing students to apparel decorating, creative entrepreneurship, and potential career paths. Hear how access to industry equipment and support is strengthening hands-on learning, building practical skills, and preparing students for opportunities beyond the classroom.Connect with STAHLS':FacebookHeat Press for Profit Facebook GroupInstagramYouTubeTikTok
Your engineering degree taught you equations. Then your first job asks you to troubleshoot a VFD, commission a skid, and explain the problem to five different people without melting down. That jump is real, and it's exactly what we dig into with Alice Ristoff and Cassie Gardner from eTech Group.We talk about the many on-ramps into controls engineering and industrial automation and why there isn't one “correct” major. Chemical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical, electrical, and even biology backgrounds can thrive when you bring curiosity, solid problem solving, and the willingness to learn PLC programming and SCADA basics. Alice and Cassie share concrete ways to break in, including finding mentors, running informational interviews, and building marketable skills like Ignition SCADA credentials that can help you get your foot in the door.From there, we move to what makes technical teams actually work: active listening versus presuming, validating what you heard, asking clarifying questions, and naming the feelings behind the facts. We also challenge the idea that management is the only path to career growth, talk about handling conflict directly, and share how to support engineers across different generations. You'll also hear honest stories about commissioning, making expensive mistakes, and why ownership plus documentation beats panic every time.If you're trying to enter industrial automation, level up as a controls engineer, or lead better on projects without scope creep, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's breaking into automation, and leave a review so more engineers can find the show.Support the show_________________________________________________________________
In this episode, we're joined by Rachel Noek, Senior Research Scientist and Technical Program Manager at the Duke Quantum Center. Rachel shares her journey from industry to academia, her experiences developing photonic kits for inspiring the next generation, and her insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of quantum computing.We dive into the unique challenges of project management in deep tech environments, the essential collaboration between academia and industry, and what the future holds for quantum technologies. Rachel also discusses how hands-on learning can demystify complex concepts, why the quantum field needs talent beyond physicists, and her vision for a quantum-enabled future.Whether you're quantum-curious or an industry veteran, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom about the quantum revolutionLinksWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKpbvjPnmT0Rachel Noek on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-noek-qc/Time Stamps00:00 Facing unknown challenges06:53 Funding and goals of Duke Quantum Center10:44 Explaining light absorption and emission13:51 Role of academia and industry in quantum computers15:54 Transition from Software to Data Science20:56 Role as a technical project manager23:25 Facing unknown challenges26:59 Entering the Quantum Industry30:12 Integrating quantum computing in biology33:19 Reflecting on early tech experiences36:16 Decluttering before the big move40:44 Growth of Quantum Computing Field45:07 Challenges in shifting to EVs48:20 Upcoming Trapped Ions Conference
Dr. Rukhsana Mirza is joined Dr. Dr. Anne Coleman. They discuss Dr. Coleman's study evaluating whether the Pooled Cohort Equations cardiovascular risk scores are associated with the future development and can predict future development of age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and hypertensive retinopathy. From her Ophthalmology article, "Cardiovascular Risk and Eye Health: A Cohort Study of the Pooled Cohort Equations and Ocular Disease Incidence." Cardiovascular Risk and Eye Health: A Cohort Study of the Pooled Cohort Equations and Ocular Disease Incidence. Sun D, et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 133, Issue 5, 645-653. The 2026–2027 BCSC Section 12: Retina and Vitreous features expanded updates on AMD and recently approved intravitreal injections and gene therapies, updated hydroxychloroquine guidance, 15 new surgical and diagnostic videos, and two interactive case studies. Order Section 12 today at www.aao.org/BCSC Join colleagues from around the world at AAO 2026, October 9-12 in New Orleans. Experience four days of expert education, hands-on learning, the Expo, meaningful connections and the moments that make this the ophthalmology event of the year. Advance registration savings end September 9. Register now at www.aao.org/RegNow
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. #1 – From SHALE CRESCENT USA – A world-class manufacturing advantage What happens when abundant energy, major markets and manufacturing infrastructure all come together in one place? That's the case being made by Shale Crescent USA for West Virginia and the surrounding region. Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania together rank as the world's third-largest natural gas-producing region. The Shale Crescent also sits within a day's drive of 170 million Americans, putting manufacturers close to both energy supplies and customers. That combination can mean shorter supply chains, lower transportation costs and reduced time moving raw materials in and finished products out. For West Virginia, it's another opportunity to turn abundant resources and a strategic location into manufacturing investment and jobs. Read more: https://shalecrescentusa.com/a-world-class-manufacturing-advantage/?utm_source=chatgpt.com #2 – From MARSHALL UNIVERSITY – Marshall's IDEA District keeps building momentum Marshall University is moving forward with its vision for a new center of innovation in Huntington. The university recently unveiled the next phase of its $300 million IDEA District, short for Impossible Doesn't Exist Anymore, with new partnerships, facilities and private-sector investment taking shape. The former Latta's building will become the IDEA Collaborative, bringing the Huntington Area Development Council, Marshall's iCenter and other partners together in one location. Plans also call for a new Med-Tech Building, while construction continues on the Institute for Cyber Security. IBM, Intuit, Alpha Innovations and DroneTrace have committed to maintaining a presence there, creating opportunities for hands-on learning, applied research and workforce development. Marshall is also working with South Korean company UNDBIO on early plans for an insulin manufacturing facility that could create 1,700 jobs. The bigger goal is to bring education, research, entrepreneurship and private industry together in one district where ideas can become companies, careers and economic growth. Read more: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2026/08/marshall-university-highlights-continued-momentum-in-idea-district-development/ #3 – From WV SBDC – Reimagining the bridal experience in Charleston After five years working in the bridal industry, Karley Morris opened Zylvie Bridal in Charleston this February with a goal of creating a more personal and inclusive experience. The boutique, named for her children Zeke and Sylvia, welcomes brides regardless of size, budget or aesthetic. Morris deliberately avoids many of the restrictions common in bridal shopping, giving customers time and individual attention to find the dress that makes them feel their best. Before opening, Morris connected with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, where Business Coach Julia Moran helped her work through projections, budgeting, vendor relationships and marketing. The approach is working. Customers are now traveling from across West Virginia and neighboring states, with some driving three hours or more based on recommendations and social media. Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/zylvie-bridal-reimagines-wedding-dress-shopping/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode, Halsey Schider sits down with Matthias Wendt, a dentist from Germany who has turned his passion for helicopters into an innovative STEM outreach effort designed to introduce young people to aviation.Matthias' connection to helicopters started through curiosity rather than a career path. Despite numerous opportunities throughout his life to pursue aviation, his journey instead took him into dental technology and dentistry. Years later, his fascination with helicopters returned through home simulation, eventually transforming a personal hobby into a hands-on way to introduce students to aviation.What began as an effort to create a more immersive helicopter simulator for himself evolved into custom-built simulator rigs, helicopter controls, and even a wearable rotor head that allows students to physically experience how helicopter flight controls work. The outreach found an early home through KuKo, the STEAM program led by Matthias' wife, before expanding into schools, LEGO Robotics teams, and other educational settings.Matthias and Halsey discuss the importance of giving young people tangible ways to discover aviation, engineering, and technical careers—and the role that mentors and industry professionals can play in providing that first spark of inspiration.For those interested in taking the idea further, Matthias has also put together a downloadable PDF guide linked here that provides more information and resources for bringing helicopter simulation and hands-on learning into STEM education. Matthias can be reached at mail@hobbytimist.de Thank you to this episode's sponsors, Enstrom, Metro Aviation and Sellacopter.Photo credit: Andreas Köhler @firefighter_andi
What happens when detailers, trainers, manufacturers and business owners come together for three days of hands-on training?We found out in Chicago.In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we take you inside an incredible training event hosted at Car Supplies Warehouse and organized through the Detailers Round Table.From business education and process efficiency to paint correction, ceramic coatings, window tint, PPF and PDR, attendees had the opportunity to learn, practice and experience new products, tools and techniques firsthand.But this event was about much more than learning how to work on cars.It was about learning how to run a more profitable detailing business.We talk about understanding your true cost per vehicle, improving efficiency, developing SOPs, adding new services and—perhaps most importantly—staying humble enough to keep learning.The detailing industry continues to evolve. The products change. The technology changes. The processes change. The detailers who continue to learn are the ones who continue to grow.And sometimes the biggest value isn't what you learn in the classroom—it's the people you meet along the way.Watch the episode and get an inside look at three days of training, networking, hands-on learning and building the future of the detailing industry.#AutoDetailing #DetailingTraining #DetailingBusiness #RoadFS #DetailBooki
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Hands on learning workshop with SUF x Life Time Fitness partnership. How to train a client who has low back pain? The best hands on learning workshop / seminars for personal trainers. Show Up Fitness Low Body seminarLow back pain is everywhere, and the worst part is how quickly it turns into fear: fear of bending, fear of lifting, fear of the next flare up, fear of what an MRI might “find.” We're teaching from Franklin near Nashville with a room full of trainers, using a real world approach that blends pain science with coaching instincts, so you can stop guessing and start making smart decisions inside a personal trainer's scope.We dig into the biopsychosocial model of pain and why discs, degeneration, and “abnormal” imaging can show up in people who feel totally fine. Then we shift to what actually helps many backs: movement that is scaled to the person, repeated in pain free ranges, and progressed like any training program. You'll hear how we use exposure therapy and hope as tools, plus a practical daily flow that builds mobility, stability, and tissue tolerance without poking the bear.From there we run through clear screens to identify likely pain drivers: flexion, extension, lateral flexion, compression, and thoracic rotation. We talk red flags, when to refer out, and how to avoid cookie cutter plans by matching drills to what the client tolerates today. We also demonstrate quadratus lumborum soft tissue mobilization options and why breathing and positioning can change everything.If you coach clients with low back pain, want better screening, or simply want your own back to feel more resilient, you'll leave with a simple framework you can apply immediately. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with the biggest back pain myth you want us to tackle next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question? Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com
Recorded underground at the University of Arizona's San Javier Underground Mining Laboratory during the 48th Annual Intercollegiate Mining Games, this episode of Mining Minds features Robbie Yordt, a systems engineering student building a path into mining engineering. Robbie grew up in San Diego with a love for the outdoors, Scouts and hands-on learning. He entered college interested in aerospace and mechanical engineering, but an invitation to an SME student meeting - and the welcoming mining community he found there - changed the direction of his education and career. He shares what attracted him to mining, including the people, the scale of the work and the industry's commitment to safety. Robbie also explains his student-operations role at San Javier, his crushed-stone internship experience in Southern California and his upcoming underground engineering internship with Redpath at South32's Hermosa project. IN THIS EPISODE · How SME and MineXchange introduced Robbie to the mining industry · Why exposure can matter more than experience for the next generation · The importance of authentic mining outreach and storytelling · Hands-on student learning inside the San Javier underground laboratory · What systems engineering can contribute to mining operations and equipment · Robbie's goals for a career built around good people, meaningful work and time outdoors YouTube- https://youtu.be/qza7xFpIKNU EPISODE SPONSORS Safety First Training & Consulting - https://safetyfirstelko.com Walsh Reclamation, Inc. - https://walshreclamationinc.com Motor Mission Machine & Radiator - https://www.motormission.com Learn more about Mining Minds and explore additional episodes at https://miningmindsllc.com. Content advisory: This episode contains explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. Chapter titles and short notes 00:00 Cold Open: Learning Through Failure Robbie discusses making mistakes safely while gaining hands-on experience. 01:45 Meet Robbie Yordt Meet the systems engineering student building his future in mining engineering. 03:09 San Diego Roots and the Outdoors Robbie shares how Scouts, camping and outdoor leadership shaped his interests. 06:02 From Aerospace to Mining An SME student meeting and MineXchange changed Robbie's career direction. 08:21 Mining's People, Scale and Safety The camaraderie, equipment and safety culture that attracted Robbie to mining. 15:36 Reaching the Next Generation Why students need accessible opportunities to explore mining at their own pace. 17:04 Marketing Mining Authentically Using real people, images and stories to introduce mining without forcing the message. 23:25 Internships and the Hermosa Project Robbie discusses crushed-stone operations and his upcoming Redpath internship. 25:54 Student Operations at San Javier Hands-on learning, student access and underground projects at the laboratory. 31:26 Systems Engineering and Robbie's Future Robbie explains systems engineering and shares his equipment interests and career goals.
CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine.
Aebhric O'Kelly is joined by Dr Csaba Dioszeghy, CoROM co-founder and CEO, critical care and emergency medicine consultant, cardiologist, and experienced prehospital clinician.The conversation explores what makes education for remote and austere clinicians fundamentally different from conventional medical education. CoROM students work across the world in military, humanitarian, offshore and other resource-limited environments. Csaba discusses why education needs to adapt to these clinicians rather than expecting their professional lives to conform to a traditional university model.A major theme is listening to students. Aebhric and Csaba discuss how student feedback has directly influenced CoROM's curriculum, facilities, administration and teaching methods — including significant changes being introduced for the new academic year.They also discuss the redevelopment of the MSc in Austere Critical Care, including more interactive online learning, greater flexibility for students who cannot travel to Malta, and expanded opportunities for practical education. The discussion considers an important question for modern medical education: how much of postgraduate austere medicine can genuinely be taught online, and what still requires hands-on experience?Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Season 5A new academic year, a new podcast season and the changing face of CoROM.00:38 – CoROM's Next ChapterCsaba's role as CEO, consolidating a decade of growth and the College's ambitions for the future.03:02 – What Makes CoROM Different?Building flexible education for clinicians working across military, humanitarian, offshore and resource-limited environments.06:52 – Listening to Our StudentsHow student feedback directly influences curriculum, facilities and the way CoROM teaches.09:23 – Changing the Practical CurriculumRevamping classroom education, investing in facilities and placing greater emphasis on hands-on learning.11:34 – Rebuilding the MSc in Austere Critical CareNew modules, interactive education and moving beyond traditional recorded online lectures.13:07 – Can You Teach Austere Critical Care Online?Accessibility, international students and why the redesigned MSc can now be completed without compulsory travel to Malta.18:01 – Improving Support for Online StudentsHuman faculty support, central administration and improving communication with students.19:54 – Building a Better Student Information SystemModernising the administrative infrastructure behind a growing international College.21:02 – Building the CoROM CommunityThe future of CoROM's membership structure and strengthening the wider professional community.23:05 – The CoROM Digital LibraryBuilding offline access to field guides, publications and educational resources.25:41 – A New Digital and Physical CoROMNew content, facilities, Moodle, equipment and the systems being developed for the new academic year.28:05 – Quality Assurance and the Future of CoROMInstitutional review, reaccreditation and the longer-term direction of the College.29:33 – More Hands-On, Less PowerPointUpdating the BSc and MSc programmes and increasing practical learning when students come to Malta.32:17 – International PartnershipsGrowing educational, clinical and research relationships around the world.34:02 – Advice for the New Austere MedicWhat should a doctor, nurse or medic entering austere medicine concentrate on?35:00 – When Guidelines Don't Fit the EnvironmentWhy guidelines developed in well-resourced healthcare systems may not always translate directly into resource-limited care.36:02 – Your Brain Is Still a ResourceUnderstanding physiology, thinking beyond protocols, innovation and Csaba's final advice: be brave and don't give up.
Most people in industrial automation agree we have a skills gap, but we keep aiming the message at ourselves. We sat down with Amanda Beaton from Siemens to talk about the side of Automate that deserves a bigger spotlight: Education Day, student tours, and the educators building the next wave of automation and robotics talent long before anyone applies for a job.Amanda runs Siemens Cooperates with Education in the US, bridging industry and academia by helping instructors get access to real Siemens automation technologies, training, curriculum, and micro-credentials. We dig into the A3 Educator of the Year Award and the story behind this year's winner, Jim Dever Prasad from Lake Superior State University, whose decades in robotics education created a chain reaction of graduates who now lead, mentor, and teach across manufacturing and automation.We also get practical about outreach. Students are not scrolling LinkedIn, and parents often do not know that high-paying automation careers can start without a four-year degree. We explore why short-form video can close the awareness gap, how immersive demos like the Siemens Mobile Experience make modern manufacturing feel tangible, and why badges and industry-recognized micro-credentials are gaining real weight in workforce development and hiring.If this conversation helps you rethink how we grow automation talent, subscribe, share the episode with a teammate or an educator, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show.Support the show_________________________________________________________________
Send us Fan MailA Saturday training that changes how you practice on Monday is rare, and that's exactly what FOCUS GI is designed to do. We recorded live from the event with Dr. Anish Patel, the nonprofit founder behind FOCUS GI, plus Dr. Richa Shukla (course director) and Dr. Kevin Pak (hepatologist) to talk about what happens when medical education is built for real clinic decisions, not ego or noise.We get into why the program started in Central Texas, how it grew from a small local idea into a hybrid event serving GI fellows and advanced practice providers across states and even countries, and what “clinically oriented” really means in practice. You'll hear how the team chooses speakers, updates topics, and protects hands-on learning, especially for first-year GI fellows facing a steep learning curve and nonstop consult questions. We also unpack how the APP and fellow track serves different needs while strengthening the same GI care team.Then we go deeper into the human side of IBD care: hope and trust. Dr. Patel explains why “hope” is the point of provider education, while “trust” is the skill that makes treatment partnerships work, especially when patients have normalized symptoms for years. We also tackle misinformation head-on, including the growing role of social media influencers in shaping IBD myths. Along the way, Dr. Pak shares why accurate FibroScan interpretation matters and how misreads can send patients down the wrong clinical pathway, and Dr. Shukla reflects on patient education around medication risks and how to talk about scary side-effect lists with real numbers and context.Subscribe for more live conversations from FOCUS GI, and if this helped you, please share it with a colleague or friend and leave a review so more patients and providers can find it.Links: FOCUS GI websiteDr. Richa ShuklaFOCUS GI's Facebook pageLet's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!
Yancey County, North Carolina, is home to one of the highest concentrations of artists in the country. In this rural community, traditional skills such as pottery, sewing, and carpentry have been handed down for generations, anchoring a local economy founded on creativity and resourcefulness. Today, Burnsville nonprofit THRIVE Appalachia is expanding this legacy by creating hands-on learning experiences for youth, helping the next generation find their footing in a digital age where many manufacturing and tobacco-based agricultural jobs have disappeared.THRIVE Appalachia (Together Hope Rises with Innovation, Vision, and Education) works with teens ages 12–18 across six Western North Carolina counties. The program teaches marketable skills, pairs young people with accomplished local artisans, bakers, and craftspeople, and encourages them to take charge of their learning. So far, THRIVE Appalachia teens have created a thriving ice cream business, launched a fashion line and annual show that's brought in over $17,000, built a timber-frame studio from reclaimed wood after Hurricane Helene, and completed apprenticeships with local masters.At the helm is Executive Director Pana Columbus, who believes the region's economic future depends on investing in its youth. In this episode, Pana sits down with ArtsvilleUSA's Elise Wilson to discuss how THRIVE Appalachia is shaping the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, and stewards of Appalachian craft.Episode CreditsHost: Elise Wilson, ArtsvilleUSA Executive DirectorGuest: Pana Columbus, Executive Director, THRIVE AppalachiaProduced by: ArtsvilleUSA / Arterial Inc.Audio editing: Maggi Van DornNewsletter: Subscribe to the ArtsvilleUSA Newsletter for more stories and updates on the arts and crafts scene in Western North Carolina.
Join host Steven Dickens in this August episode of I Am a Mainframer featuring Geoffrey Decker, instructor at Northern Illinois University, as he shares how he has spent more than 24 years teaching assembler, COBOL, and foundational mainframe skills to thousands of students.With back-to-school season in full swing, Geoffrey discusses why teaching mainframe fundamentals matters, how students react when they first encounter assembler and 3270-style environments, and why hands-on learning with tools like ISPF, VS Code, IntelliJ, and Zowe helps prepare them for real careers.He also explores the ongoing debate around the mainframe skills gap, the strong career outcomes his students are seeing, and why he believes employers should do more to recognize the talent already coming out of universities and training programs.From student success stories and curriculum challenges to AI's role in documenting legacy systems, this episode highlights the value of a proven academic pipeline and the importance of keeping mainframe education relevant for the future.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe for more conversations from Mainframe Connect and the I Am a Mainframer series.#IAmAMainframer #MainframeConnect #OpenMainframeProject #BackToSchool #MainframeEducation #Assembler #COBOL #NIU #TechCareers
As a new school year begins, Noble Public Schools Superintendent Frank Solomon and Blanchard Public Schools Superintendent Brady Barnes join The Current Buzz for a candid conversation about the opportunities and challenges shaping education in their communities. They discuss managing rapid growth, improving aging facilities, recruiting and retaining great teachers, navigating new state requirements, strengthening school security and preparing students for life after graduation through concurrent enrollment, career-tech programs and hands-on learning opportunities.The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence and evolving technology are changing the classroom—and why balancing innovation with foundational skills still matters. Along the way, Frank and Brady share the personal experiences that led them into education, the leadership philosophies that keep them visible and connected, and the lasting reward of watching students grow, succeed and return to make a difference in their communities.
We catch up with Leslie White from the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation on the projects, exhibits, and fundraising that keep hands-on learning growing across the Flint Hills. We talk about taking education programs directly to schools, what Bison Beef and Bourbon funds next, and how an upgraded outdoor classroom will handle real Kansas weather.• the new sculpture's meaning for the Discovery Center and the region • the dinosaur exhibit's final days and why families should go soon • SPARC program details and how it removes field trip barriers for schools • the Foundation's role as the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm • the next exhibit announcement: Smithsonian Sea Monsters • Bison Beef and Bourbon plans, ticket availability, and this year's “Fueling the Future” goal • how online silent auctions expand participation beyond the room • outdoor classroom renovation timeline, features, and donor support Tickets are still available, so you can find them on the Flint Hills Discovery Center website or the foundation's Facebook page are the two easiest places to go to register. But as I said, we're down to those final tickets. So Flint Hillsdiscovery.org is the website.GMCFCFAs
Industrial Talk is onsite at Penn State and talking to Bradley White with Penn State University METAL Program about "The Profession of Metallurgy". The Industrial Talk podcast episode, sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council, features a discussion with Bradley White from Penn State's METAL program. The program, which stands for Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Trade, Apprenticeship, and Learning, aims to train the next generation of workers in foundry skills. White, with 32 years of industry experience, is helping to establish a foundry lab at Penn State Barron, expected to be operational by 2027-2028. The program, funded by the Department of Defense, is expanding nationwide, with schools like Ohio State, Tennessee, and Purdue joining. The initiative emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world skills to inspire future industrial leaders. Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Scott introduces the episode of Industrial Talk, sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council, highlighting their commitment to safety, training, and innovative propane-powered technology.Scott expresses gratitude to listeners and highlights the importance of celebrating industry professionals who innovate, collaborate, and solve problems daily.Scott mentions broadcasting from Penn State University, specifically the Barron campus, and introduces the acronym METAL, which stands for metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, trade, apprenticeship, and learning. Visit to Erie, Pennsylvania, and Foundries Scott describes a visit to Erie, Pennsylvania, with Bradley White, highlighting the city's historical significance in foundries and manufacturing.Scott and Brad discuss visiting various foundries, including one that melts and pours both bronze and aluminum.Scott expresses amazement at the hands-on experience for students at the foundries, emphasizing the importance of practical learning.Brad explains the role of industrial partners in Erie in providing hands-on experiences for students until a lab is built on campus. Development of the Foundry Lab at Penn State Brad shares his background, including 32 years in the industry and his role in building the foundry lab at Penn State Barron.Scott inquires about the timeline for the foundry lab, and Speaker 3 explains that the furnace equipment is in Erie, with a temporary space being readied for installation.Brad mentions the support from local manufacturing and the Department of Defense initiative to train the next generation of workers.Scott highlights the program's reach, including students from California, and its focus on boundary work. Impact and Future of the METAL Program Brad discusses the METAL program's three-year contract and its expansion to other schools, including Ohio State University, Tennessee, Cal Poly, Michigan Tech, and Purdue University.Scott emphasizes the importance of the program in inspiring the next generation of industrial leaders and the need for support from industrial companies.Speaker 3 shares his passion for the foundry industry and the importance of real-world experience for engineers.Scott and Brad discuss the efficiency and sophistication of modern foundries and the need to inspire students through practical experiences. Generational Influence and Community Support Scott and Brad discuss the generational influence in the foundry industry, with many foundry owners having family members who have worked in the industry.Brad shares his personal experience of being inspired by his family's involvement in manufacturing and his own career in the foundry industry.Scott highlights the importance of inspiring students through visits to manufacturing lines and the potential for future success.Brad mentions the stigma against blue-collar work and the need to educate the public about the importance of real-world skills for engineers. Conclusion and Contact Information Scott and Speaker 3 discuss the importance of supporting programs like METAL and the need for more schools to adopt similar programs.Brad shares an example of a student who went through the METAL program and is now working in manufacturing, highlighting the program's success.Scott asks for contact information for those interested in supporting or learning more about the METAL program.Brad provides his LinkedIn profile and mentions the program's website, which will be shared on Industrial Talk. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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AI isn't just a software story, it's a power story, a controls story, and a “how do we actually build this stuff” story. After the EPC show in Houston, I sit down with Dennis Ganson from Schneider Electric to unpack what's changing in industrial automation and energy, and how you can stay useful as the pace picks up.Dennis shares his career path from West Point and the US Army into GE Energy, field service, project leadership, and strategic sales, eventually landing in process automation. We talk about what he leads at Schneider Electric across the Foxboro and Triconex world, and why process automation and discrete automation are different in practice even when customers need both. If you've ever felt boxed into one niche, this conversation makes the case for learning laterally and building a strong technical network.We also dig into what we heard at EPC: data center buildouts, utility constraints, gas turbine bottlenecks, and the craft labor shortage that no spreadsheet can wish away. Then we bring it back to technology, how modern control systems unlock more plant data, why that changes predictive maintenance and optimization, and what “software-defined automation” and truly open architecture can mean when supply chains get messy.If you're navigating DCS vs PLC decisions, tracking AI infrastructure demand, or just trying to understand where automation is headed next, you'll leave with clearer mental models and better questions to ask. Subscribe, share this with a friend in controls or energy, and leave a review telling us what topic you want us to chase next.Support the show_________________________________________________________________
CLICK HERE TO PROTECT THE DUCK FACTORYEvery decoy has a story, and some of those stories stretch back more than a century.Host Katie Burke sits down with longtime collector, outdoorsman, and former Ducks Unlimited Canada volunteer leader Paul Brisco at the North American Decoy Collectors Show for a conversation about decoy history, waterfowling traditions, and a lifetime spent preserving pieces of North America's hunting heritage.Paul shares how a chance encounter with a $40 decoy sparked a collecting journey that has lasted more than four decades. Along the way, he discusses the regional differences found in Canadian decoys, the connection between hunting and collecting, his long involvement with Ducks Unlimited Canada, and why hands-on learning remains one of the most important parts of the decoy community. The conversation also explores how hunting traditions, conservation efforts, and decoy craftsmanship have evolved over generations while remaining closely tied to waterfowl and wetlands.Topics CoveredHow Paul Brisco got started collecting decoysWaterfowl hunting traditions in OntarioEarly involvement with Ducks Unlimited CanadaRegional differences in Canadian decoy carvingHow form and function shaped decoy designMarket hunting, conservation, and changing waterfowl traditionsThe importance of decoy shows and collector communitiesWhy collecting remains connected to hunting heritageListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly. CLICK HERE TO PROTECT THE DUCK FACTORY
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Passing a personal trainer certification feels like you've earned the keys to the gym, until a real client shows up with knee pain, shoulder history, and questions you can't answer with a multiple-choice memory dump. We talk honestly about whether NASM is worth it, why so many “gold standard” certifications still leave trainers with shaky programming skills, and how the industry sets beginners up to confuse a piece of paper with professional competence. We also pull a Reddit-style case study into the spotlight: a trainer using AI to write workout plans, getting better client feedback, even raising prices, and still feeling like a fraud. We break down the line between smart leverage and dangerous dependency, and why AI can support great coaching but can't replace the craft. Real value comes from cueing, judgment, and adapting on the fly, not from reciting overactive muscles or hiding behind acronyms. From there we zoom out to what actually builds a sustainable personal training career: hands-on learning, mentorship, supervised reps, and a team approach that includes referrals to a physical therapist or registered dietitian when it's appropriate. We get into the uncomfortable business truths too, like why so many trainers struggle to sell, why confidence collapses when your product is generic, and how skilled coaches think about pricing and multiple revenue streams. If you're serious about becoming a respected, high-earning trainer, this is a roadmap for what to learn next and what to stop trusting. Subscribe for more honest coaching talk, share this with a trainer who's feeling stuck, and leave a review with the biggest skill you're working on right now.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question? Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com
"Step one, step two, step three" isn't how real learning happens. On this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Cari Orts, also known as Techie Cari, an educational technology specialist at Marble Falls ISD with over 20 years of experience in education, to discuss maker spaces, project-based learning, and why AI will never replace real teaching.Cari shares why she believes technology should work like a textbook, not the whole classroom. She breaks down her Cardboard Carnival project, a K-5 event that fills an entire school gym with games kids build from scratch, and explains why AI-generated rubrics fail teachers unless they are rewritten to be measurable. This episode is packed with real classroom examples for K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, and district leaders who want practical ways to bring project-based learning back into their classrooms without losing instructional time.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODEWhat is the problem with 30-minute daily EdTech platform requirements?Many districts require students to use a paid platform for a set amount of time each day to justify the cost. Cari explains why this turns into compliance instead of real learning.Why does Cari Orts say step-by-step instructions hurt critical thinking?Scripted instructions teach students to copy steps rather than understand why something works. Cari explains why giving students an end goal instead of a script leads to deeper learning.How can teachers actually find time for project-based learning?Cari shares her method of bundling 10 to 15 standards into a single project instead of teaching them one at a time, which saves time later in the school year.Why are AI-generated rubrics not accurate for grading?AI can create a rubric quickly, but Cari explains why it is not measurable until a teacher rewrites it with specific, gradable criteria.What is the Cardboard Carnival project?A K-5 maker space project inspired by Caine's Arcade where students build carnival games from cardboard, then host a school-wide family math night to showcase them.How should teachers use AI in the classroom?Cari recommends writing content first, then using AI only to refine it, rather than generating lessons or newsletters from scratch.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro and welcome00:01:00 Meet Cari Orts, also known as Techie Cari00:03:00 The problem with 30-minute daily EdTech compliance00:04:00 How COVID changed hands-on learning in the classroom00:08:00 What other districts and states are seeing right now00:12:00 The shoe building project and low tech, high engagement learning00:15:00 Why step-by-step instructions are not real learning00:19:00 The Cardboard Carnival project explained00:26:00 How to find time for project-based learning00:28:00 Why AI-generated rubrics are not measurable00:34:00 Bringing parents into student learning00:35:00 What teachers get wrong after a conference or PD00:38:00 Designing PD for speedboats, tugboats, and anchors00:43:00 Cari's honest take on AI in education00:46:00 Is AI literacy a realistic goal for teachers?00:51:00 Speed round: edu kryptonite, billboard idea, and trading places with a student00:55:00 Connect with Cari OrtsABOUT THE GUESTCari Orts, known as Techie Cari, has over 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, GT specialist, and maker space lead. She currently works as an educational technology specialist at Marble Falls ISD and presents nationally on AI, project-based learning, and hands-on instruction.Connect with Cari OrtsFacebook, X, TikTok: @TechieCari LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-orts-740ab6a1/CONNECT WITH MY EDTECH LIFEWebsite: myedtech.lifeMore episodes on project-based learning, maker spaces, and AI in education available at myedtech.lifeThank you to our sponsors: Comeback Coffee, Book Creator (use code MyEdTechLife for a free 3-month premium upgrade)Contribute to the show: Buy us a coffee!Become a show sponsor: email myedtechlife@gmail.com Support the show
Build Show LIVE returns for its third annual event in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together builders, architects, engineers, and construction professionals for three days of in-depth education, hands-on learning, and networking focused on building better homes. From business strategy and project management to advanced building science, AI tools, high-end custom homes, and foundational training for new builders, the event offers specialized learning tracks led by experienced builders and industry experts. Attendees can explore dozens of classroom sessions, connect with leading manufacturers, tour active job sites, and gain practical knowledge that goes beyond code to improve the durability, performance, and quality of their projects. Whether you're an experienced custom builder or just entering the industry, Build Show LIVE is designed to provide actionable insights, valuable connections, and the latest best practices shaping the future of residential construction. Check out the Build Show LIVE Education by category and be sure to sign up for classes in your participant center. Advanced & SpecialtyBuilding ScienceBusiness & OperationsFoundations (101)High-End Building Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show Network. https://www.facebook.com/buildshownetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.
Jennifer sits down with a true magic maker, Tammy England! Tammy is part of the team at The Child Care Success Company and often one of the first friendly faces members many of you have already met, but long before joining the team, she spent 29 years teaching, training teachers, mentoring educators, and finding creative ways to help children fall in love with learning. She also happens to be Jennifer's cousin who feels much more like a sister, which makes this conversation especially sweet. Tammy shares how their grandmother Mimi taught them that magic can be created with imagination, patience, cookie dough, pretend hotels, and an RV that suddenly becomes an apartment. She brings that same spirit into the classroom through dramatic play, sensory experiences, nature, animals, imagination, and plenty of opportunities to get messy. Jennifer and Tammy also talk about understanding behavior as communication, partnering with parents, and creating classrooms where children feel safe, excited, and free to explore. Key Takeaways: [8:05] Tammy shares how 29 years of teaching, along with the influence of Mimi and Mary Poppins, shaped her love of making learning magical. [11:54] Children are experiencing so many things for the first time, which gives teachers the incredible opportunity to become magic makers. [14:00] Tammy shares how finding something positive in a struggling child changed the experience for both the child and her worried mother. [18:52] When a child is struggling, start by looking at the environment, finding something positive to praise, and giving the child ownership in the classroom. [20:56] Observing exactly what happened without assigning emotions can help teachers understand what a child's behavior is communicating. [23:24] Parents do not need a list of everything their child did wrong, but they do need to understand where their child needs support and how they can help. [25:13] Small personal connections with families help build the trust that every strong child care relationship depends on. [26:38] Tammy's dream classroom brings nature inside and includes animals, hands-on learning, movement, books, art, and a calming space. [28:02] Preschool classrooms should be built around how young children actually learn instead of looking like miniature kindergarten classrooms. [31:53] When behavior problems keep showing up, look at the classroom setup and whether the environment meets the needs of the children currently in it. [33:46] Meaningful learning experiences do not have to come from an expensive catalog, as Tammy proves with everything from loose parts to a real octopus sensory experience. [35:27] Items that look like junk to adults can become pure magic when children are given the freedom to explore and create with them. [38:08] Letting children help with everyday activities like baking can build confidence, pride, and a genuine excitement for learning. [38:56] Candy corn math, sensory tubs, and rainbow writing are a few of Tammy's favorite ways to make early learning irresistible. [45:03] Tammy closes with a hilarious reminder that preschoolers can create unexpected mischief anywhere, including a dramatic play at a flower shop. Quotes: "Some of the most magical classrooms are built with cardboard boxes, sensory bins, imagination, patience, and a teacher who genuinely loves being there." — Jennifer [5:34] "Before we were business owners, before we were leaders, most of us simply just wanted to make a difference in a child's life, and that's still the greatest work we get to do." — Jennifer [6:02] "These kids, for the most part, are experiencing these things for the very first time, and so getting to plan these things out, you become a magic maker, and it's one of the best jobs in the world." — Tammy [11:54] "Most of the time, every reaction, every behavior is a communication, and so if you look at it that way, what are they communicating?" — Tammy [21:08] "Every classroom should have a cozy corner for children to regulate." — Tammy [44:44] Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course! Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray @iamkrismurray Jennifer Conner The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: Use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal Tammy Lee England
Guest host Denise Lever talks with Emma Rodriguez, a former public school teacher and founder of Lighthouse Christian Academy, a faith-based K–8 microschool in Frisco, Texas. Emma reflects on a remarkable first year in which enrollment grew from 2 to 20 students—and shares the story of one student whose academic progress, behavior, and confidence were transformed by the school's supportive environment. Emma explains how multi-age classrooms, small-group instruction, hands-on learning, and a strong sense of community help students thrive. She also discusses the challenges of balancing a founder's educational vision with parents' expectations, the value of mentorship and peer support, and her decision to move from a two-day program to a four-day school model. The conversation also explores how Texas's new Education Savings Account (ESA) program is expanding access to Lighthouse Christian Academy for families who might otherwise be unable to afford it. You can listen to Kerry McDonald's 2025 podcast interview with Emma here. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org. Kerry's latest book, Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling, is available now wherever books are sold!
Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABEDon't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://geni.us/Shop-Ware-Free-MonthTransform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingProsShop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into a single, sleek digital platform.Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!In this episode, Lucas Underwood and David Roman are joined by Tyler Steever, a technician from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tyler Steever shares his path into the industry, highlighting how mentorship and hands-on learning shaped his career. The conversation delves into the importance of good shop culture and personal development, with Tyler Steever emphasizing the impact of teaching others and building supportive relationships. The episode also addresses mental health in the industry, as Tyler Steever openly discusses his personal struggles and the need to break the stigma around seeking help.00:00 Getting into vehicle repair05:03 Team cattle sorting challenge06:51 Learning from a mentor10:02 Rodeo scene and local issues12:59 Changing jobs in the auto industry16:34 Teaching horse training clinics21:28 Reflecting on family and self-worth23:33 Marriage as a lifelong commitment26:01 Communication in Marriage30:32 Warren Buffett's best advice32:21 Struggling with mental health at school36:21 Growing up with a religious dad40:39 Technician's unexpected promotion story41:51 Quitting a job rashly46:39 Sharing personal goals and vision49:38 Dog comforts during a breakdown52:10 Discussing family and Ziploc bags56:10 Spreading awareness and support
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Lou Graham live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Lou shares the story behind Catapult Education, the independent education-based company he founded 23 years ago, and how it has grown into a powerful platform with speakers, evaluators, and tens of thousands of subscribers. He and Mark discuss the evolution of dental education, the growing demand for hands-on learning, the challenge of keeping teams engaged in a distracted world, and how technology, AI, digital workflows, and customized education are shaping the future of the profession. Lou also opens up about transitioning out of clinical dentistry, selling to a DSO, mentoring younger doctors, and building a career around leadership, communication, and helping dentists continue to grow. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.catapulteducation.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast
What if raising capable, confident children could feel less like a constant power struggle, and more like a partnership? In this episode, Ginny welcomes Simone Davies, Montessori educator and co-author of The Montessori Baby, The Montessori Toddler, and The Montessori Child, for the podcast's first-ever conversation about Montessori parenting. Simone explains how Montessori principles can be used at home to help children grow in independence, responsibility, curiosity, and confidence. She shares why parents are meant to be guides rather than bosses or servants, how a thoughtfully prepared environment can reduce nagging and conflict, and why slowing down gives children the time they need to explore, practice, solve problems, and develop at their own pace. They also explore the four major stages of childhood, from birth through age 24, including the often-overlooked stability and enormous intellectual capacity of children ages six to twelve. Simone offers practical ideas for following a child's interests, involving them in real family life, supporting hands-on learning, and preparing them for the gradual independence of adolescence and young adulthood. This encouraging conversation is a reminder that children are far more capable than we often assume, and that parenting can become more peaceful when we learn to observe, trust, guide, and let go. Learn more about Simone here. A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below: BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS woom Bikes - Go to woom.com and use code 1000HOURS at checkout for 10% off your new bike purchase, excluding the woom WOW. Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off. Ethos Life Insurance - Get your free quote at ethos.com/1000hours Active Skin Repair - Don't forget to put this in your first aid kit! Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use the code 1000HOURS to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Rima Nathan as guest to the show. About Rima Nathan: Rima Nathan is a clinical professor at FSU Law and directs the Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic. Professor Nathan previously practiced in the areas of complex civil litigation, trials, and appeals, and she served as a judicial clerk to Justice Jorge Labarga of the Supreme Court of Florida. Professor Nathan teaches the Elder Law Clinic and directs the Claude Pepper Elder Law Moot Court Competition. She has received various awards including the 2024-25 University Teaching Award for Community Engaged Teaching, AARP Florida's Fraud Fighter award, and was the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar's member of the year. She is a member of various organizations including the First District Appellate American Inn of Court, the Consumer Protection Law Committee of the Florida Bar, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. About Florida State University College of Law: At Florida State University College of Law, we prepare bold, leaders who shape the future of law and strengthen communities through knowledge, advocacy, and service. We are united by a shared commitment to shaping future lawyers who lead with integrity, give back to their communities, and uphold ethical practices that benefit all. We recognize the importance of our collective role in fostering a deep understanding of the legal profession's impact and responsibility. Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic environment grounded in professionalism, excellence, and collaboration and connection. Through a rigorous, forward-thinking curriculum, world-class faculty mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities, we empower the next generation of legal leaders. Located in the heart of Florida's capital, the College offers unmatched access to courts, governmental institutions, and a thriving legal community. Florida State University College of Law aspires to be a national leader in legal education, scholarship, and public service. We envision a community where students, faculty, and alumni drive innovation in the law, advance social justice, and shape the future of the legal profession. Through our strategic location, distinctive programs, and commitment to excellence, we aim to empower graduates to make a profound impact on their communities, the state of Florida, and the world. Here, excellence is more than a standard—it is our way of life and the foundation of our national reputation. We are committed to delivering outstanding academic programs, supporting our faculty and students at every stage, and continually raising the bar for professional achievement. Our reputation for excellence is built every day through exceptional student recruitment, service, and support; the scholarship and dedication of our faculty; and active engagement with the broader community. We proudly share these achievements through our clinics, partnerships, and outreach efforts, ensuring that the excellence we cultivate is recognized and celebrated.
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