Podcasts about Hidden Figures

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson. ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson. ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson. ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN

Most schools reward kids who give the right answer — but real life rewards kids who know how to ask the right question. If you want your child to lead instead of simply follow, thinking differently about education is where everything starts.This episode shows you exactly how to shift from raising compliant students to raising confident thinkers, with 3 practical changes you can make starting this week:✅Why followers wait for answers but leaders learn to ask better questions✅The difference between checking memory and developing real thinking skills✅How discussion builds discernment, communication, and confidence in your kids✅Why one better question this week can do more than an entire curriculum change✅What two brothers with no college degrees teach us about thinking differently✅One practical thing to do this week that builds wisdom instead of knowledgeClick the link below to join the Raising Leaders Not Followers Early Access List and get a private homeschool chat.Resources for You Raising Leaders Not Followers Early Access ListFREE Masterclass - Start School Right in 2026 STOP your overwhelm and find confidence for this school yearShow Notes:Followers Wait for Answers. Leaders Ask Better Questions.Imagine your child is 25 years old. The boss gives them a problem no one has seen before. How does your child react? Do they say — well, what am I supposed to do? Or do they say — let me think through this?That's the difference between followers and leaders. Most schools reward students with the right answer. Leaders become leaders because they learn to ask the right questions.Today I want to challenge you with one of the biggest assumptions we've inherited from the current school system.The School System Was Built for Workers, Not LeadersTraditional education often rewards memorization, compliance, following directions, and getting the right answers. Those skills have value. But leadership requires something different. Leaders evaluate. Leaders solve problems. Leaders make decisions where there isn't one correct answer.The Wright Brothers Never Had Engineering DegreesMost people think of the Wright brothers as one person. There were really two of them — and they used their individual giftedness together.Wilbur Wright was steady and focused. His father described him as never rattled in thought or temper. He was highly intelligent, an avid reader, a talented writer, and a gifted speaker. After an accident in high school, he was uncertain of his health and future, dropped his plans to attend Yale, and spent most of his time alone — reading and thinking.Orville Wright was curious, optimistic, energetic, and impulsive. He had a wide range of interests, a quick mind, and was always coming up with new inventions. He actually chose a series of advanced college prep courses in his junior year of high school — but that meant he couldn't graduate at the end of his senior year. So he just decided not to attend school that term.That's right. The co-inventor of the airplane never graduated from high school.Despite their lack of formal diplomas, both brothers committed to broad learning. All the reading they did would have been equivalent to — or bigger than — a modern four-year college degree. And they did it on their own, outside of school.Neither one had an engineering degree. They owned a bicycle shop. They questioned accepted scientific ideas instead of assuming the experts were right. They built wind tunnels, tested hundreds of wing designs, and learned by experimenting. Their willingness to think independently led to the first successful powered flight.They weren't simply collecting information. They were learning how to think through problems. And that's what I want for my kids — and I think that's what you want for yours too.The Questions That Develop Thinking — Not Just MemoryInstead of asking what did you learn today, ask what surprised you today? What question do you still have?There's a real difference. What did you learn just repeats facts. What surprised you and what questions do you still have make your kids think. One checks memory. The other develops thinking.For older kids, ask what do you think about this topic? That forces them to have an opinion. And opinion is a higher-level thinking skill.Followers wait for answers. Leaders ask better questions. And great education is less about you, mom, giving answers — it's about teaching children to investigate. It's about asking questions and letting them discover answers. Instead of saying here's what to believe or here's what to know, teach them to ask — is that true? How do we know? What's the evidence? Does this line up with Scripture? What are the consequences?Charlotte Mason understood this over a hundred years ago. She believed education is the science of relations — that children connect ideas, not just memorize facts. She encouraged narration, living books, nature study, and discussion because those require children to think instead of repeat information.Louis Braille Changed the World by Refusing to Accept the ProblemLouis Braille lost eyesight in one eye at age three, and by the time he was five, an infection took his sight in both eyes. But instead of giving up, he kept learning. Schools for the blind had almost no useful books. And so he thought — there has to be a better way.His curiosity changed education around the world. At age 15, he invented the Braille reading system, which has impacted millions — possibly billions — of blind readers around the world.His education wasn't just about covering subjects. It was about persistence, creativity, and solving real problems. Followers in life accept problems. Leaders solve them.The Power of DiscussionOne reason homeschooling is so powerful is that you can have real conversations with your children. Discussions develop thinking in ways that lectures, worksheets, and fill-in-the-blank assignments simply cannot.Try asking — why do you think the character acted the way they did? What would you have done? Was it wise? Is this what God would want? Those open-ended questions build discernment, communication skills, and confidence — all part of leadership education.Katherine Johnson was a NASA mathematician featured in the movie Hidden Figures. She was known for asking serious, careful questions and checking her calculations before accepting anything. Even after computers arrived, astronauts trusted her mathematical reasoning. John Glenn specifically requested that Katherine run the same numbers by hand — and said if she says they're good to go, I'm ready to go.Leadership often begins by asking better questions. That's exactly what Katherine Johnson did.What to Do This WeekWhen your child asks a question this week — don't answer it. Ask them instead — what do you think? How could we find out? You might be amazed at what happens when your children have permission from you to wrestle with ideas.Replace one answer this week with a question. Just watch what happens.The goal isn't smarter kids. It's wiser leaders. Twenty years from now, would you rather your child know every state capital — or know how to make wise decisions?Knowledge matters. But wisdom matters more. In Proverbs it says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. That is the direction we need to go if we're raising godly Christian leaders — not simply educated children, but leaders who love God, think biblically, and influence the world around them.Every discussion, every read aloud, every family conversation, every dinner table question can become leadership training.Leadership education is at the heart of my Raising Leaders, Not Followers course. Right now there's an early access VIP list open. Join it and you'll be invited to my private VIP chat, get early access to Raising Leaders, and receive $150 in early bird bonuses.

Welcome to season 8! This week we leap to 1989 sport fantasy film Field of Dreams. We leapt here from Hidden Figures with actor Kevin Costner. Many people have fond memories of this film, but does it hold up? We discuss this and more. Hope you enjoy, and thanks for joining us for season 8!

SHELDON HAS A TWIN SISTER—AND NOBODY WAS READY FOR HER! John Humphrey & Aaron Alexander finish The Big Bang Theory Season 1 with their first-time reaction to Episodes 15–17: “The Pork Chop Indeterminacy,” “The Peanut Reaction,” and “The Tangerine Factor!” In this Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episodes 15-17 reaction, review, and breakdown, they meet Sheldon's twin sister Missy Cooper and watch Leonard, Howard, and Raj immediately compete for her attention. John & Aaron also react to Penny planning Leonard's very first surprise birthday party and the long-awaited Leonard and Penny date setup as Season 1 comes to a close—all spoiler-free right here! The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episodes 15–17 Full-Length Reaction:   / thereelrejects   Created by Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men) and Bill Prady (Gilmore Girls), The Big Bang Theory stars Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper (Young Sheldon, Hidden Figures), Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter (Roseanne), Kaley Cuoco as Penny (The Flight Attendant), Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz (Florence Foster Jenkins), Kunal Nayyar as Raj Koothrappali (Trolls, Spaceman), and Courtney Henggeler as Missy Cooper (Cobra Kai, Mom). John & Aaron discuss Missy's iconic introduction, Sheldon's sibling dynamic, Leonard's chaotic birthday surprise, the origins of the Leonard and Penny romance, and the funniest moments from The Big Bang Theory Season 1 finale! Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show!This week, Matt, Ryan, and Stephen continue our American Summer series with Episode 207: American Heroes.Who are America's heroes?The answer goes far beyond superheroes in capes.From Captain America and other comic book icons to military heroes, civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, pioneering NASA legends Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson from Hidden Figures, and countless everyday people whose courage has shaped our nation, we explore the many faces of heroism.Along the way, we share our favorite fictional heroes, reflect on the real people who changed history, and celebrate the qualities that inspire us to be better ourselves.It's a thoughtful, entertaining conversation about courage, sacrifice, imagination, and the extraordinary impact that both famous and unsung heroes have had on America.So grab your favorite summer beverage and join us for an episode celebrating the people who remind us that heroism can take many forms—and that every generation has its champions.☀️

In this episode, Madeline chats with Dale Williams, an aerospace engineering PhD student at Purdue University. During their conversation, they discuss his relationship with mutual friend Jeff Kuhn, the importance of going through material a few times, his research in astrodynamics, how Kerbal Space Program inspired his engineering degree, radically trusting God, how he came to Catholicism, the necessity of both head knowledge and heart knowledge, and so much more!During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include episode 89 of this podcast, Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterley, The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin, Why I Am Catholic by Brandon Vogt.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!

From "Soft Kitty" to the Physics Bowl, these episodes are packed with Big Bang Theory classics. John Humphrey and Aaron Alexander continue their first time watching The Big Bang Theory with reactions and reviews to "The Pancake Batter Anomaly," "The Jerusalem Duality," "The Bat Jar Conjecture," and "The Nerdvana Annihilation!" Watch along as they experience some of the series' most beloved early episodes, including Sheldon's legendary illness, the debut of the iconic "Soft Kitty" song, the Physics Bowl rivalry with Leslie Winkle, Dennis Kim's arrival, and the unforgettable Time Machine prop dilemma that helped define classic Big Bang Theory humor. Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at https://www.huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! The Big Bang Theory Reaction (Full Length Watch Along):   / thereelrejects   From Sheldon Cooper becoming hilariously impossible to care for while sick to Leonard, Howard, Raj, and Leslie Winkle battling for Physics Bowl supremacy, these episodes showcase why The Big Bang Theory quickly became one of television's biggest sitcoms. John and Aaron react to the origins of "Soft Kitty," Sheldon's jealousy over child prodigy Dennis Kim, Penny's growing friendship with the gang, and the escalating chaos surrounding the oversized Time Machine prop. Along the way, they discuss the show's blend of geek culture, heartfelt character moments, and rapid-fire comedy that made these episodes fan favorites. Created by Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men, Mom) and Bill Prady (Gilmore Girls, Dharma & Greg), The Big Bang Theory stars Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper (Young Sheldon, Hidden Figures), Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter (Roseanne, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation), Kaley Cuoco as Penny (The Flight Attendant, Harley Quinn), Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz (Florence Foster Jenkins, Annette), Kunal Nayyar as Raj Koothrappali (Trolls, Spaceman), and Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle (Roseanne, The Conners). Whether you've been quoting "Soft Kitty" for years or you're revisiting these classic episodes alongside us, let us know your favorite moment from Season 1 in the comments! Be sure to like, subscribe, and join us for more first-time sitcom reactions! Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're gonna close this month's category with a classic episode! Originally released 08/28/2023 Hidden Figures (2016) Directed by Theodore Melfi

Reedição do arquivo de podcasts do Expresso. Publicado originalmente em 2019, nos 50 anos da chegada do Homem à Lua, "Magnífica Desolação" é um podcast narrativo sobre uma das maiores aventuras da história da Humanidade.Durante vários anos as mulheres não puderam ser astronautas, mas sem elas os homens nunca teriam ido ao Espaço em primeiro lugar. Seja na área da matemática e análise de órbitas e trajectórias, da programação e utilização dos primeiros computadores, ou mesmo em mundos masculinos como as salas de controlo, as mulheres foram fundamentais para o programa espacial. E quando chegou o dia de pôr um homem na Lua pela primeira vez, elas também estavam lá para marcar a diferençaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we leap to 2016 historical drama Hidden Figures. We leapt here with actor Glen Powell. This is our final film of season 7 and a fun discussion. We hope you enjoy.

Rev Jon Reynolds preaches on Genesis 45:5 The post “Faith At The Movies: The Wild Robot” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.

THE SITCOM THAT MADE GEEK CULTURE MAINSTREAM! John Humphrey & Aaron Alexander experience The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episodes 1-5 for the first time, reacting to the hilarious beginnings of one of television's biggest comedy series. From Sheldon Cooper's unforgettable introduction, Leonard meeting Penny, and the iconic "That's My Spot" to Klingon Boggle, Howard's awkward flirting, and Raj's inability to talk to women, this Big Bang Theory reaction revisits the episodes that started it all. Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/REJECTS #sponsored The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episodes 1-5 Reaction (Full Length Watch Along):   / thereelrejects   In this The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episodes 1-5 reaction, Big Bang Theory pilot reaction, and review, John & Aaron react to the hit sitcom created by Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men, Mom) and Bill Prady (Gilmore Girls, Dharma & Greg), starring Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper (Young Sheldon, Hidden Figures), Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter (Roseanne, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation), Kaley Cuoco as Penny (The Flight Attendant, Harley Quinn), Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz (Florence Foster Jenkins, Annette), and Kunal Nayyar as Raj Koothrappali (Criminal: UK, Trolls). From Sheldon's rigid routines and endlessly quotable one-liners to Leonard and Penny's first interactions, geek culture references, and the chemistry that made the series a worldwide phenomenon, John & Aaron discuss whether The Big Bang Theory's first five episodes still hold up and why the show became one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev Lindsey Hall preaches on Micah 6:8 The post “Faith At The Movies: Hidden Figures” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.

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What happens when your story feels overlooked? In *Shobab: The Son You Didn't Notice*, Pastors RJ and Mary Ciaramitaro reflect on a hidden name in Scripture and uncover a powerful reminder: God notices what people miss. Recorded on Father's Day, this message explores identity, fatherhood, and the invitation to live from being known by God rather than needing recognition from others. If you've ever questioned your significance or wondered if your quiet faithfulness matters, this conversation is for you.

Dr. Sian Proctor grew up the daughter of a NASA hidden figure, with the stars in her sights until a pair of glasses at age fourteen seemed to close the door on her dream of becoming a military aviator. She kept reaching anyway, pursuing a career in geoscience and science communication, coming agonizingly close to NASA selection before receiving a rejection that sent her life in a different direction. In this episode, Dr. Sian Proctor talks about the long, winding road from that childhood dream to becoming the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft; hitting a low point after a painful divorce; and the unexpected creative awakening that ultimately launched her to space. And once she got there, she did what she's always done: made art. Chapters: 00:00.360 Welcome to She Pivots 02:10.280 A NASA Legacy and Childhood Dreams 06:30.800 From Science to Education: Finding a New Path 08:09.440 The PhD Journey: Overcoming Obstacles 18:56.148 NASA's Rejection: A Turning Point 25:14.800 An Astronaut on Earth 31:13.840 COVID, Creativity, and Space Postcards 34:54.760 The Winning Ticket: A Fateful Announcement 40:28.440 Training and Launch: A Dream Realized 42:29.800 Creating Art in Zero Gravity 44:59.560 The Transformative Power of Earthlight 46:52.719 Pivoting Again: Professor, Astronaut, Artist 47:57.320 Low Point to Launch 49:51.719 Closing Thoughts 50:57.559 Podcast Credits Keep up with Space Poet on Instagram @drsianproctor and her website ​​https://space2inspire.art/ Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, well, well ... this has to be THE most interesting presentation of an underdog protagonist that I've ever come across. Not only have the filmmakers gone above and beyond with respect to their audience's expectations, but they've innovated the heck out of the underdog. This you've got to see! And if you're not sure whether you've written a logline or a premise statement for your story (or why you'd need both and when you'd use them) then Melanie's got your back because in this episode, she explains it all. Enjoy! -V. Submit your query letter and first 10 pages writing sample at storynerd.ca.For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.To subscribe to Kat's Keynotes (Substack), click here.Watch us on YouTube!

Many of us carry identities shaped by disappointment, insecurity, past experiences, or the voices around us. In *Mephibosheth: Identity at the Table*, Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro walks through one of Scripture's quieter but powerful stories—a man who expected rejection but received restoration. This message invites us to consider what changes when we stop defining ourselves by what was lost and begin living from the place God has prepared for us. Listen in and reflect on the invitation of grace, belonging, and a renewed identity.

Is this Patreon Preview, Albert breaks down the events in the 4th issue of Shadow of Maul, "Hidden Figures". As Lawson works to uncover the corruption within the department, someone has been tracking and wanting him dead...but, who and why? (Hint: I still don't know) Hosts @albertmpadilla Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Pandora Link: Pandora

The widow thought she had nothing left but a small jar of oil. Yet what seemed insignificant became the very thing God used to provide abundantly. In this episode, Pastors RJ & Mary Ciaramitaro continue the *Hidden Figures* series by exploring the story of the widow's oil in 2 Kings 4. Through this remarkable account, we learn that God often begins His greatest miracles with our smallest offerings. When we surrender what we have, trust His instructions, and make room for His work, He brings multiplication beyond what we can imagine. Join us as we discover how faith, obedience, and surrender create space for God's provision in every season. **Key Takeaway:** God doesn't need abundance to perform a miracle—He simply asks for our willingness to surrender what we have into His hands.

Israel's royal family is broken by unaddressed trauma. King David's oldest son, Amnon, assaulted his half sister, Tamar. When David found out, he was furious but chose passive silence over justice, issuing no consequences. After two years of watching his father do nothing, Tamar's brother Absalom took matters into his own hands. He orchestrated Amnon's assassination and fled into exile. While David grieved his estranged son, his general, Joab, realized the king was paralyzed between his duty as a judge and his heart as a father. To break this deadlock, Joab hired a woman from Tekoa to trick the king into making a decision. Let's see what happens as we dive into 2 Samuel 14.

Most people have never heard of Barzillai, yet his story offers a powerful picture of faithful endurance. In this episode, Pastor Larry Loewen and Noah Quiring continue our *Hidden Figures* series by examining the life of Barzillai, a man who served King David with generosity, loyalty, and humility. Rather than seeking influence or recognition, Barzillai focused on what mattered most—faithfulness to God and care for others. Through his example, we are invited to reflect on our own legacy and consider what it means to finish the race of faith well. Whether you're in a season of leadership, service, transition, or reflection, this message will encourage you to keep following God faithfully to the very end.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson. ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN

As we enter the story in 2 Kings 22, eight-year-old Josiah inherits a nation spiritually bankrupt from decades of corrupt leadership. Defying his family legacy, he grows up determined to do "what was right in the Lord's eyes" and eventually launches a massive project to repair the broken, neglected Temple in Jerusalem.During the construction, the high priest makes a startling discovery: buried in the clutter of the neglected house of God is the lost Instruction scroll (the Law of Moses). The book is handed to the king's secretary, who brings it to Josiah and reads it aloud.As we pick up the story in verses 11–20, notice what happens the exact moment the words of this long-lost scroll finally collide with a king who is ready to listen.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson. ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson. ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN

In this week's Hidden Figures message, Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro explores the story of Ebed-Melech — a little-known figure whose courage and compassion changed someone's life. As Jeremiah sat trapped in a pit, Ebed-Melech chose to stand in the gap when others stayed silent. But his rescue wasn't only practical; it was thoughtful. He lowered ropes to pull Jeremiah out, but also included rags so the ropes wouldn't injure him. It's a powerful picture of how truth and grace work together. This episode reminds us that helping people requires both strength and tenderness — conviction and compassion. We are called not only to speak truth, but to carry people with grace.

The story we'll examine today from 2 Samuel 20, happens during a dangerous, unstable time in Israel. The story opens right as King David is trying to stabilize the kingdom after surviving a massive civil war started by his own son, Absalom. The war is over, but the country is still deeply divided, exhausted, and ripe for more chaos.Out of nowhere, a troublemaker named Sheba - a Benjamite, Saul's tribe - convinces the northern tribes to abandon David and start a fresh revolt. David knows he has to act fast, so he sends out his elite guard to hunt Sheba down before the rebellion grows. Tune in to find out what happens next.

Most people overlook Obed-Edom in Scripture, but his story carries a powerful truth: when the presence of God is welcomed, everything changes. In this episode from our Hidden Figures series, we look at how one man's openness to God's presence brought blessing, transformation, and legacy. Whether you feel unseen, ordinary, or spiritually dry, this message is a reminder that God delights in dwelling with those who make room for Him. Listen in and discover what it means to become a carrier of His presence.

When a ruthless queen attempts to erase the future of the Davidic line, a princess steps into the shadows to save a single infant. Jehosheba's bravery wasn't a public battle but a six-year secret kept within the Temple walls. Her quiet defiance ensured the messianic promise survived a season of state-sanctioned darkness. We'll examine the grueling patience of "hidden" work—the diapers and the silence—and how the preservation of a fragile seed can eventually topple a corrupt throne.

Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh sit down with single-origin coffees and a 1987 GM Confidential report Mark pulled from the Don Ephlin papers at Wayne State's Reuther Library. The document, "NUMMI Management Practices: Executive Summary," lays out five management strategies behind the joint venture's success and the line that ties them together: "The key to NUMMI's success is not its tools or techniques, but the management philosophy that gives meaning to them." So why couldn't GM replicate it? Episode page with links and more Before NUMMI, the conversation runs through: Jamie's report from a Lehigh symposium on AI in supply chain (Penske, NFI, Crayola, Sharp Services) and judging Lehigh's entrepreneurial pitch competition Mark's two-week run at the LEI Lean Summit in Houston and Shingo Connect in San Diego, plus a regional FIRST robotics competition AI in continuous improvement, including Mark's Socratic Lean coach (free 48-hour trial) Single-origin coffee: Jamie's Peru from Huabal / San Pablo, Mark's Burundi Cankuzo Province bourbon-variety bean from Elliott Coffee in Dayton, KY (sourced via JNP Coffee), and the power dynamics the fair-trade label doesn't fix A Lean Whiskey detour on the rumored Sazerac, Brown-Forman, and Pernod Ricard moves, the bullwhip effect rippling back to a shuttered Kentucky barrel mill, and the cautionary tale of Stroh's (now back, brewed at Brew Detroit) The main segment works through the NUMMI report's five management strategies, why GM tried to redistribute the original "NUMMI commandos" one at a time, why Toyota deliberately avoided hiring auto-industry people for Georgetown, what NUMMI didn't solve (product design, activist investors, the UAW's missed opening), and where Bob Lutz's Car Guys vs. Bean Counters fits in. Mark also notes the Toyota Way 2001 document still isn't freely available online. Some lessons you have to go find. To close: Big Mistakes (Dan Levy, Netflix), and, prompted by the Artemis II launch, the case for Apollo 13 and Hidden Figures as the best of the genre. Resources mentioned: NUMMI Management Practices: Executive Summary, January 1987 (Don Ephlin papers, Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University) Bob Lutz, Car Guys vs. Bean Counters Sweet Maria's green coffee Elliott Coffee, Dayton, KY / JNP Coffee Brew Detroit (Stroh's) Big Mistakes (Netflix) Mark's Socratic Lean coach (48-hour free trial) Jamie's newsletter (Apollo 13 / strategic problem-solving in flight)

Pop culture chaos, NASA math, and one extremely suspicious "Not a Lesbian" bumper sticker collide in this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt episode of Put Your Books Down.     Natalie and Angela dive into Hidden Figures and unpack why this powerful film hits so much harder than your average space movie. From NASA history and civil rights to Kevin Costner discourse and accidental feminist manifestos, the hosts balance humorous commentary with real conversations about racism, women's contributions, and the genius of the women behind America's space program.     Along the way, they debate whether Kevin Costner is secretly a rom-com actor, confess their confusion about Star Wars timelines, and give flowers to Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe for delivering unforgettable performances.     If you love TV & film analysis, shared personal stories, and unfiltered pop culture conversations, this episode belongs in your queue immediately.    

This week in our Hidden Figures series, Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro teaches on the life of Huldah — a prophetess whose hidden yet powerful voice helped shape the spiritual direction of a nation. In a special Mother's Day edition, Pastor RJ is joined by his daughters Abigail, Tiffarah, and Nadia for an honest and encouraging panel discussion about the influence of women, the importance of spiritual wisdom, and what it means to walk confidently in the calling God gives you. Tune in for a meaningful conversation about faith, family, legacy, and the authority of voices that are often unseen but deeply impactful.

Redemption often begins in the least likely places. Caught in the fallout of war and stripped of her home and name, a young captive girl becomes the architect of a miracle. While kings panic and generals suffer, she offers a single, life-altering sentence of hope. This study explores how a "hidden figure" in the heart of enemy territory can bridge the gap between national pride and divine healing, proving that spiritual authority isn't about status—it's about pointing others toward the source of life.

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This week, we're talking about a comet exploding behind the sun, the Artemis ii mission, and Hidden Figures (a movie

Women In History/Female Lead Movie Month comes to an end and what a great month it was. Join Kasey and Amanda as we discuss the epically great Hidden Figures

This engaging interview features a lively discussion on women-led movies, ranking iconic films, and exploring box office insights. The hosts share personal favorites, industry facts, and humorous anecdotes, making it a must-listen for movie enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. This episode features a lively discussion on top movies, industry facts, and personal favorites, providing insights into film history, box office stats, and cultural impact.00:00 Introduction and Game Setup04:33 Honorable Mentions and Movie Rankings08:49 Discussion on Female-Led Movies13:25 Blind Rankings and Movie Details18:42 Exploring 'Pretty Woman' and Its Impact20:58 Box Office Success and Cultural Significance23:43 The Shift in Comedy: 'Bridesmaids' and Its Legacy25:59 Diving into 'Erin Brockovich' and Its Real-Life Implications29:53 The Controversy of 'Barbie' and Its Reception34:37 Pop Culture and Movie Preferences35:52 Barbie and Its Cultural Impact36:12 Kill Bill Volume One: A Cinematic Discussion40:19 The Wiz: A Unique Take on a Classic47:42 Wonder Woman: A Superhero Icon48:48 Movie Rankings and Personal Preferences51:16 The Color Purple: A Deep Dive55:38 Hidden Figures: Celebrating Unsung Heroes resources: Women-Led Movies List - https://example.com/women-led-moviesBox Office Analysis Tools - https://boxofficemojo.comFilm Ranking Frameworks - https://example.com/film-ranking-frameworksGreta Gerwig's Barbie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437086/Wonder Woman (2017) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451279/The Color Purple (1985) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089276/Hidden Figures (2016) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/Kill Bill Volume 1 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266697/ guest linksTwitter - https://x.com/WasItGoodThoPodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wasitgoodthoughpod/

On Tuesday's show: The annual CERAWeek energy conference is taking place in Houston this week. We learn about protests planned during the event and about some of the conference's high-profile speakers. And we dig into the state of the energy industry amid ever-rising oil prices.Also this hour: Anti-Islamic rhetoric is on the rise. We discuss how Houston-area Muslims are responding and what they're thinking about their future in Texas.Then, we discuss the contributions of women to space exploration and how to better highlight their stories ahead of an event Thursday on that subject. We talk with Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book Hidden Figures, and Melanie A. Adams, interim director of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum.And the third-annual Houston Bookstore Crawl takes place during the month of April, with 31 independent bookstores across the area taking part. We revisit a conversation with three bookstore operators about why the business of books continues to thrive and what readers can expect to find in Greater Houston's diverse bookstore scene.Watch

"At some point in the future, somebody's going to be watching a movie about our era and there's going to be a human bookkeeper. And they're going to turn to their parents 20 years from now, and they're gonna say, 'Bookkeepers used to be people? That's so weird. I thought they were always artificial intelligence. I thought they were always computers.'" -Joe Woodard In this spotlight episode, founder of Scaling New Heights, Joe Woodard shares a clear view of where the bookkeeping profession is heading as AI reshapes the industry. He breaks down how service models are evolving, why advisory must be structured differently, and what practical steps you can take today to stay relevant and valuable plus much more! In this episode, you'll learn: How to use AI safely while protecting client data The difference between AI-enabled tools & native AI platforms How to structure your services using "swim lanes" instead of pricing tiers To learn more about Joe, visit his LinkedIn profile here. To get your ticket for Scaling New Heights, click this link. Time Stamps  00:53 – Introduction to Joe Woodard & what's new since his last visit  02:15 – Why advisory is becoming the core value in bookkeeping  04:20 – Moving from pricing tiers to service "swim lanes"  06:04 – Breaking down transactional, controllership, FP&A & outsourcing  08:26 – How subscription models change pricing & scope conversations  10:16 – Why managing scope is harder than managing profitability  12:11 – How to handle scope creep using swim lane language  15:23 – Pricing differences for small versus larger clients  16:22 – The impact of AI on bookkeeping & accounting  18:03 – Book recommendations to understand the future of work  20:14 – The "Hidden Figures" lesson every bookkeeper should understand  22:18 – Two paths to adopt AI in your firm  25:41 – Native AI tools versus AI layered on existing platforms  28:34 – How to protect client data when using AI  32:21 – Practical advice for using tools like ChatGPT safely  35:36 – Scaling New Heights conference & what to expect Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. With the March 8th being International Women's Day, we decided to do a bonus theme and dedicate the week to movies about strong, powerful women. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is reviewing “Hidden Figures” from 2016 starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kevin Costner & Kirsten Dunst.

Tench Tilghman did not need a revolution. Yet he risked everything to help win the American Revolution. In this episode of America's Founding Series, discover the forgotten patriot who became George Washington's most trusted aide and carried the official victory dispatch from Yorktown to the Continental Congress. This is the untold story of Tench Tilghman, the wealthy Maryland merchant who chose conviction over comfort and helped secure America's independence. Go behind the scenes of the Continental Army headquarters, the fragile years under the Articles of Confederation, and the decisive moment at Yorktown that changed world history. Learn why Tilghman's loyalty, sacrifice, and refusal of compensation reveal a powerful lesson about character, leadership, and the survival of a republic. What You'll Learn: Why Tench Tilghman abandoned elite comfort to join the Revolutionary War How he became George Washington's trusted right hand The hidden administrative battle that sustained the American Revolution What really happened during the 300-mile ride announcing victory at Yorktown Why republics depend on disciplined, unseen servants of liberty

More than half a century after NASA launched astronauts into space, you'd think all the stories about these groundbreaking missions had been told.But they hadn't.Margot Lee Shetterly's father worked at NASA, and the stories of the women of NASA were commonplace among the local community, but the world was yet to know the incredible true story of the African-American female mathematicians, and how integral their work was to the space race.Lee Shetterly's book, Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race, was optioned for a film even before she finished writing it, and told the stories of four African-American women.Katherine Johnson (1918-2020)Dorothy Vaughan (1910-2008)Mary Jackson (1921-2005)Christine Darden (1942- )While only three of those women's experiences made it into the movie, the story (while containing a few embellishments) is a remarkable one of hard work, grit and determination, set against the backdrop of racially and gender segregated America.Mentioned in this episode:From the ArchiveThere's no new episode this week, so I thought you might be interested in revisiting this slightly older, but no less brilliant episode. Just bear in mind, this episode is several years old, it may not sound quite as polished as newer episodes, and new information may have come to light in recent years with regards to the making of this movie (please see above for the original date of release) Please enjoy this time capsule of an episode. Thanks for listening!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

“Human beings are the only puzzle I can't figure out.” Aldis Hodge On this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor sit down with actor, producer, and master watchmaker Aldis Hodge for one of their most raw and revealing conversations yet. Hodge opens up about being raised by a single mother whose strength and sacrifice shaped his work ethic and sense of responsibility from an early age. Growing up in an area where the presence of the KKK was real and racial tension wasn't just history—it was lived experience—he reflects on how those early encounters with hate forged both resilience and purpose. Rather than shrink, he found his voice. A passionate, unapologetic Black voice grounded in truth, excellence, and accountability. Best known for his roles in Straight Outta Compton, Hidden Figures, One Night in Miami, Hawkman in Black Adam, and currently the lead in Prime Video series Cross, Hodge shares the pressure of portraying cultural icons and superheroes alike. He discusses the responsibility that comes with representing real stories and real communities—and how he channels personal experience into every performance. Beyond Hollywood, Aldis speaks about fatherhood and how being a proud girl dad reshaped his definition of success. Legacy is no longer just about career accolades—it's about what he models at home, the protection he provides, and the standard he sets for the next generation. In a deeply personal moment, Aldis lets us in on a powerful exchange between him and his wife that has forever changed and guided him. He also dives into his passion for puzzles and engineering, explaining how building his own watch brand is rooted in ownership, precision, and creating generational wealth. Drawing powerful parallels between elite athletes and elite artists, Hodge breaks down why mastery demands hard work, sacrifice, and the courage to pivot toward purpose. This episode is about perseverance through adversity, using your platform with intention, and building a legacy that stands taller than the obstacles meant to break you. Pivot Family, please like, comment and hit the subscribe button, we love hearing from you, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood and Media Bias: Cruz argues that the NYT list prioritizes political messaging over storytelling and entertainment. He claims the list reflects elitist, left-leaning Hollywood values and ignores popular, inspirational, or patriotic films. Alternative Film List: Cruz presents his own list of 30 films from the past 25 years that he believes are more representative of quality cinema. His selections include: Gladiator, The Patriot, A Beautiful Mind, Lord of the Rings, Saving Private Ryan, American Sniper, Hidden Figures, Top Gun: Maverick, and Avatar. He emphasizes true stories, war films, musicals, and movies with strong moral or patriotic themes. Personal Movie Preferences: Cruz shares his favorite films (The Princess Bride, The Godfather, Scarface, Fletch), and discusses his love for musicals and classic comedies. He recounts personal anecdotes, including taking his mother to Broadway shows and watching Saving Private Ryan and Dallas Buyers Club. Cultural Commentary: The conversation touches on broader cultural issues, such as the disconnect between Hollywood and everyday Americans, the importance of storytelling, and the role of cinema in shaping public perception. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.