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jeepshowbook.com Robert B. O'Connor's lifelong interest in history, writing, and decision-making has shaped his professional career and creative pursuits. Born in the 1950s and raised in New York City and New Haven, Connecticut, O'Connor benefitted from his parents' commitment to a first-class education for their children. He graduated with Highest Honors in History in 1979 from Kenyon College, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. O'Connor was also a standout student-athlete, playing soccer all four years and serving as co-captain of the men's team his senior year. O'Connor began his career at Procter & Gamble in 1979 as a Brand Assistant and then Assistant Brand Manager, moving to Memphis, where he still lives today, for them. In 1982, he moved to the advertising agency John Malmo Advertising, later Archer-Malmo, as a Vice President and then Executive VP until 1992. In 1992, O'Connor co-founded O'Connor Kenny Partners. As CEO, he led the advertising agency for 12 years. In 2004, he started his marketing consulting practice, OKPI, working with telemedicine startup StatLink, among other clients. In 2015, he leveraged his interest in personal development and decision-making by writing his first book, Gumptionade. This nonfiction work focuses on personal development and the power of gumption: courage, resourcefulness, and common sense harnessed together. Between 2016 and 2022, O'Connor served on the board of the nonprofit Thistle & Bee Enterprises, which aids women survivors of human trafficking. He also served as Acting CEO during a period of transition. #wwii #robertoconnor #jameslottjr #books

Should you drink Champagne from a white wine glass or a flute? What is the ideal temperature range for serving Champagne? What might surprise you about the technical side of Champagne production? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Christopher S. Ruhland, author of Press for Champagne: A Guide to Enjoying the World's Greatest Sparkling Wine. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, Press for Champagne. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights Why does Chris prefer using a white wine glass instead of the traditional elongated flute for Champagne? What's the problem with clear glass bottles for Champagne? What is the ideal temperature range for serving Champagne? Which point in history does Chris consider to be the most pivotal moment in the development of Champagne as we know it today? What might surprise you about the technical side of Champagne production? Which notable contributions have women made in Champagne history? What was the significance of the Champagne riots in 1911? How did the Champagne region recover after the World Wars, and what were the lasting effects on the industry? How does chalky soil contribute to the hallmark qualities of Champagne? What's the difference between the oxidative and reductive styles of Champagne? Why don't we hear more about reserve wines? What was it like to drink decades-old Champagne, and how are the bubbles affected by aging? What is dosage, and what is its role in Champagne production? How can you plan the best trip to make the most of the Champagne region?   Key Takeaways I'm all for the white wine glass for Champagne, Chris says, but I don't like flutes because you can't smell the wine. They're too thin to sense the aromas from the wine. I use tulip-shaped glasses and if you go to the Champagne region, you'll see these in use all over the place. Chris says that temperature affects the texture of the wine and the bubbles. You wouldn't want it colder than it gets in your refrigerator. The point is to start at a cold temperature. Chris says most people are surprised at how much work it takes to make a bottle of Champagne. It is very much a human-made product in that it requires a lot of separate steps done by hand.   About Christopher S. Ruhland Christopher S. Ruhland trained and worked as a lawyer for thirty years before becoming a mediator. He holds the Diploma in Wines & Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and he has passed the French Wine Scholar, Bordeaux Master-Level, and Rhône Master-Level examinations given by the Wine Scholar Guild, all with Highest Honors. He is the author of the award-winning Press for Champagne: A Guide to Enjoying the World's Greatest Sparkling Wine and gives presentations about Champagne and teaches wine courses.       To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/318.

Did the Benedictine monk Dom Perignon invent Champagne? Why is Grand Cru Champagne not necessarily the best Champagne? What makes Champagne so versatile and food-friendly? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Christopher S. Ruhland, author of the award-winning Press for Champagne: A Guide to Enjoying the World's Greatest Sparkling Wine. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, Press for Champagne. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights What makes Champagne so versatile and food-friendly? What do you need to know about the main styles of Champagne? Why is Rosé Champagne made differently from still Rosé? What sparked Chris' interest in Champagne in particular? How did Chris' legal career and writing skills transfer over to writing about Champagne? How does Press for Champagne differ from other wine books in its approach and focus? Why does Champagne have a universal appeal, even for those who aren't wine enthusiasts? How did Champagne become the wine of celebration? What are some common myths about Champagne that Chris debunks in Press for Champagne? How has the "Champagne only comes from Champagne, France" campaign impacted consumer awareness and the global sparkling wine market? What are some of the ways popular culture has impacted certain brands of Champagne? Did the monk Dom Perignon invent Champagne? How has social media shaped our perception of Champagne? What is Chris's perspective on the pricing of Champagnes and how it affects accessibility?   Key Takeaways No, the Benedictine monk Dom Perignon did not invent champagne. Champagne wasn't even sparkling until after his death. But what is true, Chris explains, is he was a cellar master of the abbey and an important figure in Champagne wine production and in advancing its quality. People talk about Grand Cru champagne with reverence as if it's categorically better than champagne without that distinction. That's not true. You can find Grand Cru champagne, which is not very good. And then you have champagnes like Louis Roederer's Cristal and Dom Perignon that are not Grand Cru champagnes. With champagne, there is such variety and so many different styles that you really can drink it throughout an entire meal, and it can all work differently based on what you're eating.   About Christopher S. Ruhland Christopher S. Ruhland trained and worked as a lawyer for thirty years before becoming a mediator. He holds the Diploma in Wines & Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and he has passed the French Wine Scholar, Bordeaux Master-Level, and Rhône Master-Level examinations given by the Wine Scholar Guild, all with Highest Honors. He is the author of the award-winning Press for Champagne: A Guide to Enjoying the World's Greatest Sparkling Wine and gives presentations about Champagne and teaches wine courses.       To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/317.

The guys give their predictions who will win the final MLB awards. They talk about the NBA Cup and give their thoughts about the new NBA City Connect jerseys. Later in the episode, they give their Underdog Fantasy Picks for NFL Week 11. Follow on TikTok & Instagram -  @thenpplive 

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Zephyr Taylor, Global Commercial Head and Category Director for Renewable Energy at Mars, Inc., takes a close look at the topic of Scope 1 emissions and industrial heat decarbonization. While many companies are comfortable sourcing renewable electricity for their Scope 2 targets, Scope 1 — specifically the challenge of decarbonizing industrial heat — is a different story. This episode tackles the technology, economics, and internal company dynamics required to make progress in this area. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Understanding Scope 1 decarbonization (02:37) Technological solutions for renewable thermal (05:01) Challenges and market dynamics of renewable thermal (09:11) Mars' renewables projects (13:30) Click here for detailed show notes Connect with Zephyr Taylor On LinkedIn As the Global Commercial head for Renewable Energy & Carbon Credits at Mars Inc., Zephyr Taylor oversees Mars' renewable energy sourcing throughout the world – including market assessment, supplier engagement, deal structuring and negotiation, and key internal stakeholder partnering, alongside team oversight and organizational alignment. Zephyr has led the development and execution of strategic sustainability initiatives in the public and private sector globally. His expertise spans policymaking, commercial negotiation, project development and transaction structuring, and thought leadership on organizational reform and stakeholder mobilization. Zephyr holds an MBA and Master of Environmental Management degrees from Yale University. He received his undergraduate degree with Highest Honors in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Connect with Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decisions Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com

What is NeuroMeditation? When looking at mental wellness what does modern neuroscience reveal about the effectiveness of these ancient practices?MEET Stephanie BestStephanie Best is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified NeuroMeditation Trainer, and two-time entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping high-achieving, anxious women discover their brilliance by connecting with their purpose, prioritizing their wellness, and living a courageously values-driven life. Backed by exceptional training and 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Best uses an evidence-based mind-body approach to empower clients to create change that is both meaningful and long-lasting. She graduated with Highest Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. After earning a master's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Duke University, she opened her first private practice – BeWellNC – which she owned and operated for 10 years. During that time, she also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and was a contracting provider at the UNC WakeBrook Crisis and Assessment Service in Raleigh. In 2020, Dr. Best was invited to become a Program Lead for the cutting-edge startup Modern Minds, a novel mental health and wellness clinic affiliated with the Medical University of South Carolina. She moved to Charleston, where she also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in MUSC's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. After ensuring that Modern Minds was on stable footing, Dr. Best returned to her entrepreneurial roots and opened her second private practice, Dr. Stephanie Best LLC. An expert practitioner of mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions – including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Dr. Best has advanced training in mindfulness and completed an intensive course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at Duke Integrative Medicine. She is among the most highly certified trainers affiliated with the NeuroMeditation Institute in Eugene, Oregon and enjoys teaching others about the use of neuroscience-based principles and strategies to individualize the practice of meditation for optimal health and wellness. Dr. Best has maintained regular yoga and meditation practices of her own for over two decades, sustained by her direct personal experience of their empirically supported mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. She is dually licensed in both North and South Carolina and is a long-time member of the North Carolina Psychological Association, for whom she is proud to serve as the Federal Advocacy Coordinator. Outside of work, Dr. Best's heart lights up when she is scuba diving (or communing with Mother Ocean in any form), listening to live music, taking nature walks, playing piano, rooting for her beloved Tar Heels, and spending quality time with family and friends.Find out more at Dr. Stephanie Best and connect with Stephanie on LinkedInHealthy Minds Program AppIN THIS PODCAST:Who is NeuroMeditation? 4:48What are the 4 styles of NeuroMeditation? 10:10What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? 23:50What are the benefits of NeuroMeditation? 32:10Who Is NeuroMeditation?How is NeuroMeditation different from other meditation practices?How does NeuroMeditation affect the...

Joey Caldwell was appointed Senior Vice President for the Retail Business of GreenPoint Ag Holdings, LLC in November 2023, a strategic joint venture of leading agronomy providers in the southern United States. Previously, he served as Vice President and Region Director for GreenPoint Ag, LLC, and spent 26 years as the general manager of Tipton Farmers Cooperative. After successfully leading a merger into GreenPoint Ag in 2019, Joey continued his career with the company. He began as a manager trainee for Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, holding various roles in retail sales, operations, Crop Protection Procurement, and as a Field Agronomist. Joey holds a B.S. in Agriculture with Highest Honors from The University of Tennessee at Martin and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. A former State FFA President and National Proficiency Award winner in Soil and Water Management, he is also active in his faith, serving children, youth, and special needs adults. Joey grew up on a diversified farm in Northwest Tennessee and now lives in Huntsville, AL with his wife Ann. He has two adult children, David and Christie.Jeff Blair was appointed President and CEO of GreenPoint Ag Holdings, LLC in August 2020, a strategic joint venture of agronomy leaders in the southern United States. Before GreenPoint Ag, he was President of the Plant Nutrient Group at The Andersons, managing over 700 employees and generating $650M in sales. Jeff also held leadership roles at Intrepid Potash and Orica USA, Inc. He currently serves on the Agricultural Retailers Association Board of Directors. With a commitment to the prosperity of American farmers, Jeff leads GreenPoint Ag's 1,000 employees across 10 states, focusing on safety, stewardship, customer focus, teamwork, and excellence. A former U.S. Army Captain in Special Forces and military intelligence, Jeff holds degrees from Princeton University and the University of Colorado School of Law. He lives in Huntsville, AL, with his wife Carrie and their three daughters.In this captivating episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast, Mark sits down with Jeff Blair and Joey Caldwell from GreenPoint Ag, to delve into the intricacies of leadership in the agribusiness landscape. From internal challenges to operational strategies, the guests share their blueprint for fostering a cohesive culture and driving intentional leadership amongst their teams.Jeff and Joey discuss strategies for embedding deliberate and purposeful leadership at every level of the organization, from the executive suite to the frontline employees. They articulate the complexity involved in synthesizing individual location cultures into the overarching GreenPoint Ag. The episode offers insights into the guests' leadership philosophies, including the importance of vulnerability, mentorship, and having a consistent message across the organization.Key Takeaways:Leadership in agribusiness requires deliberate actions and clear communication to ensure values and objectives reach every tier of an organization.Cultivating a company culture involves balancing the uniqueness of local cultures with the overarching mission of the organization.Vulnerability and trust are foundational to effective leadership, influencing how leaders show up in their roles and engage with their teams.Both personal challenges and career hurdles, such as consolidating multiple entities or undergoing significant health scares, can deeply impact leadership styles.Continuous self-improvement, knowing when to delegate, and aligning with capable individuals are key to enhancing productivity and influence as a leader.Notable Quotes:"Leadership is both an art and a science. You have to be very, very deliberate about what you do and how you go about doing it." - Jeff Blair"You have to build a culture of leadership... you have to have individuals at each

In this podcast interview we discuss fundamental pharmacy ideas and concepts, and in this episode David Ferguson interviews ⁠David Umo⁠, a colleague and friend from Georgia Tech. He currently is a young leader, chemical engineer, entrepreneur and podcaster! -- Brief Bio: "David was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He moved to Atlanta, GA in 2013 to pursue his higher education studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Graduating from Georgia Tech in 2017 with Highest Honors, he also received the Chair's Award for the Outstanding ChBE graduating senior. David proceeded to embark on his career in the field of polymers and packaging, specifically focusing on the Flexible packaging industry for over 6.5 years. Throughout his career, he has been a champion for several sustainability initiatives, serving as a technical leader in making plastics more sustainable. Currently, David works as a Technical Project Manager for Printpack, where he collaborates with the Product Development team to create recyclable and sustainable products and packages. This work aligns with his commitment to advancing towards a more circular economy in the packaging industry. In addition to his professional achievements, David obtained his Master's degree in Analytics from Georgia Tech in 2021. He completed his graduate program part-time while maintaining full-time employment in the Flexible packaging industry. Outside of work and academia, David enjoys spending quality time with his wife. He is also passionate about building his business and personal brand, as well as educating others about finances." --- Note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I. -- Note: Purpose of these episodes- not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectually stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. Please see your local state and board-certified physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions.

George L. Schoenbeck join us this episode to talk about issues that commonly come up during modern Postmortem Estate Planning. Our conversation touches on the fiduciary duties of trustees and executors, attorney liability and professional responsibility Issues, and the importance of an attorney/client engagement letter. George is a Partner at Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck, Ltd., in Orland Park, where he represents clients in matters concerning estate planning, estate administration, business succession planning, business general counsel, and commercial transactions. He is licensed to practice in Illinois and Florida. He has written extensively on the topics of business succession planning, estate planning, and estate administration, including articles in the Illinois Bar Journal and the Trusts and Estates Newsletter of the Illinois State Bar Association. In 2017, he was awarded the Illinois State Bar Association's Board of Governors Award for his distinguished service to the legal profession. In October 2022, he was recognized by the Third District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida in Miami for receiving one of the highest scores in the July 2022 administration of the Florida Bar Examination. He received his B.S. in Accountancy with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is also the author of Ch. 1, Overview of the Postmortem Estate Planning Process, on IICLE's Postmortem Estate Planning handbook. Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-PSTMRTM20 to get 20% off IICLE'S Postmortem Estate Planning handbook through March 15, 2024. Cases discussed in this episode: In re Estate of Halas, 209 Ill.App.3d 333, 568 N.E.2d 170, 154 Ill.Dec. 170 (1st Dist. 1991)In re Estate of Godinez, 2018 IL App (2d) 161009-U Estate of Hudson v. Tibble, 2018 IL App (1st) 162469, ¶23, 99 N.E.3d 105, 421 Ill.Dec. 105Gagliardo v. Caffrey, 344 Ill.App.3d 219, 800 N.E.2d 489, 497, 279 Ill.Dec. 421 (1st Dist. 2003)Pelham v. Griesheimer, 92 Ill.2d 13, 440 N.E.2d 96, 64 Ill.Dec. 544 (1982) Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Marilee Bramhall is doing her part to change the wine world's status quo. Although up to 80% of wine purchases in the U.S. are made by women; only 15% of the winemakers worldwide are women. Her company, Iola Wines, champions women vignerons who are every bit as talented as their French and Italian brethren by sharing their wines through the Iola Wine Society Wine Clubs. The idea of Iola Wines came to Marilee Bramhall after years of working in the Washington and California wine industry, studying and traveling the wine regions of Europe, and completing with Highest Honors certifications for French and Italian Wine Scholar and WSET L3 with Merit. The brand is set apart by a sophisticated style of old-world wines from France and Italy, made with little to no intervention. You'll often find Marilee hosting wine tastings and educating attendees about the history and stories behind the wines. WEBSITE: https://www.iolawines.com/ CONTACT INFO: Marilee@iolawines.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iolawines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iola.wines Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/iola.wines LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marileebramhall/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/iolawines/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 255 Marilee Bramhall of Iola wines interview. In this episode Kim and Mark interview Iola wines creator Marilee Bramhall. Marilee Bramhall is doing her part to change the wine world's status quo. Although up to 80% of wine purchases in the U.S. are made by women; only 15% of the winemakers worldwide are women. Her company, Iola Wines, champions women vigneronnes who are every bit as talented as their French and Italian brethren by sharing their wines through the Iola Wine Society Wine Clubs. The idea of Iola Wines came to Marilee Bramhall after years of working in the Washington and California wine industry, studying and traveling the wine regions of Europe, and completing with Highest Honors certifications for French and Italian Wine Scholar and WSET L3 with Merit. The brand is set apart by a sophisticated style of old-world wines from France and Italy, made with little to no intervention. You'll often find Marilee hosting wine tastings and educating attendees about the history and stories behind the wines. You can find Marilee and her wines at www.iolawines.com Cheers Kim and Mark #podcast #thewonderfulworldofwine #wine #iolawines #wineeducation

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Paul Monasterio co-founded Kalepa in 2018 with the mission to help commercial insurance underwriters bind business with confidence. Kalepa's AI-powered Copilot software enables underwriters to focus their time on the highest ROI opportunities and to quickly evaluate and optimally select risk. Paul talks about finding the balance between underwriters saying yes to everything versus saying no to everything, to focus their time on selecting exactly the right opportunities that bring profitability and reduce claims risk. The first decision an underwriter has to make is where to use their time - so Copilot helps triage opportunities based on their attractiveness and alignment to the strategic book priorities.  Paul also discusses technology tools and changes applicable to commercial insurance, focusing on the right opportunities and understanding risk exposures in the right context. He sees that underwriters need to be better armed to address the complexity and nature of claims and new lines. He does not see a world in which there are fewer underwriters, or less work to do. instead, he sees winning carriers and MGAs as those who understand where to use technology to augment their underwriters' skills and not fall into the trap of thinking tech will drive personnel cost savings. Kalepa is backed by IA Ventures, Inspired Capital, and leaders in technology and financial services. Kalepa was recognized as one of the most innovative insurtechs in the world as part of FinTech Global Insurtech 100 in 2022 and 2023, one of Benzinga's Best Insurtechs in 2021, and as a Cool Vendor by Gartner in 2020. Prior to founding Kalepa, Paul was an executive at Facebook/Meta, Mastercard, and Applied Predictive Technologies, developing novel applications of data and technology to solve the most critical problems of Global 1000 firms in insurance, banking, and the public sector in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Paul also founded Forg, a microfinance organization fostering micro-entrepreneurship in South East Asia. Paul graduated with a PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT and holds Bachelors degrees with Highest Honors and Highest Distinction in Mathematics and Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Follow the Insurtech Leadership Podcast airing weekly hosted by Joshua R. Hollander. We give you up-close access and personal insights from the leaders of the fastest-growing #insurtechs and most innovative #insurance carriers and brokers.

Cornelius Pieztner, currently a high-impact financial professional, spent the first 45 years of his life at Camphill - a network of intentional communities co-founded by his father Carlos Pietzner. The communities were designed for children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through his interactions and work with teenagers with pronounced developmental disabilities, Cornelius realized that his primary work was not to fix the "other", but to work on himself to cultivate tolerance, acceptance, and love. "The inner aspect of community" as he calls it, became one of the central inquiries of his life and work - "What would be needed for an aggregation of people to understand themselves and experience themselves as a community of people?" For more than 30 years, Cornelius has carried this inquiry into leading roles at the intersections of philanthropy, investment, social impact enterprises, transformative education focusing on the well-being of the planet, and commercial ventures toward a human-centered economy. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Alterra Impact Finance GmbH, an impact investment, management, and advisory firm in Switzerland with private equity investments in several European companies. Until 2021, he served as Managing Director of Mind & Life Europe, founded by the Dalai Lama. He also served as Chief Financial Officer on the Executive Board at the Goetheanum, General Anthroposophical Society, Switzerland (2002-2011), with affiliates in 90 countries and approximately 10,000 related institutions in agriculture, medicine, and therapy, (Waldorf) education, ethical banking and business, and the arts. He was the President of Camphill (life-sharing) Communities in North America. Growing up in a community that had no concept of individual ownership or income, Cornelius also developed a deep interest in understanding money and working with it in new ways to foster greater belonging. His earliest experiment was to set up a youth group fund with the principle, "put what you can, take what you need". His various leadership roles in finance have been guided by his vision of "positive economy" to catalyze a shift from consumerism to "enoughness", rationality to wisdom, and self-interest to compassion for others. Cornelius is also the steward of the Pietzner Art Collection, composed of over 1,500 artworks from his father and several other revolutionary artists. He is a partner at NOW Partners and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Karl Konig Institute in Berlin Germany, among other privately held European companies. He has also served on Advisory Boards for Gross National Happiness Center in Bhutan, B Corps Europe, Partnering for Global Impact, and OOOM World. He is the author and editor of several books (Candle on the Hill, Village Life) and presents on various topics in conferences internationally. Born in Northern Ireland in 1957 and having grown up in Pennsylvania, USA, he received his degree (Highest Honors) in Political Science from Williams College, Mass., and was awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Pietzner lives near Basel, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria. Join Birju Pandya and Susan Clark in conversation with this remarkable agent of change, impact investor, and community builder.

In this episode, we deviate from our typical format of interviewing a pastor, to host a conversation with Pieter Valk from Equip on how the Church can live into loving and serving the LGBT+ community. Through conversations with pastors across Canada and beyond, we know that this topic holds a lot of questions and tensions for the pastor. To speak to that, we invited Chris Price, Teaching Pastor at The Way Church, to wade with Pieter into not just the theology of sexuality, marriage and singleness, but also how pastors can bridge the gap that often exists between the Church and this community. In the conversation they discuss Pieter's personal story of enduring same-sex attraction, why he landed outside the revisionist sexual ethic, what he wished pastors said to him growing up & much more. We hope this conversation serves to fuel your empathy and consideration for what it might look like for the Church to love a community that's dear to the Lord's heart. Bio | Pieter Valk is the director of EQUIP, a Nashville-based consulting ministry that partners with churches to become places where LGBT+ people can belong and thrive according to an orthodox Christian sexual ethic. Pieter graduated from Vanderbilt University with Highest Honors in Chemistry in 2013. After graduating, Pieter studied at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for a year with a focus on Lay Leadership and Culture-making. As a fellow of the Boston Fellows Program, he worked as a ministry development intern and completed a 26-week Pastoral Counseling course on relational and sexual brokenness. In 2016 Pieter graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners:  Download a free PDF on Improving Your Giving Statements from Generis or get in touch with Jon Wright from their team ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Show Notes: Equip: Website Equip: Instagram Nashville Family of Brothers Pieter Valk: Instagram Get Connected! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog & Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

Welcome to Episode 1566, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Marilee Bramhall in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today's guest Marilee Bramhall vividly remembers her first sip of wine; a left bank Bordeaux paired with a delightful dinner prepared by her Dad. That single sip has led to a lifetime of curiosity and wonder. After nearly a decade in the WA and CA wine industry Marilee began her study of old-world wines. Over 10 years have passed since beginning this chapter of her career in wine which has included countless hours of study, travel and becoming a wine entrepreneur/detective; importing naturally made wines from French and Italian women winemakers at the top of their game. These wines are available for purchase at iolawines.com. Marilee has completed with the Highest Honors the certifications for French Wine Scholar and Italian Wine Scholar and WSET Level 3 with Merit. In addition, Marilee has completed programs with the Bureau Interprofessionel des Vins De Bourgogne in Beaune, France: a Masterclass for Wine Educators and a Five-Day Bourgogne Wines Intensive Masterclass in Bourgogne, France. Marilee lives in Seattle with her husband. Connect: Instagram: @iola.wines Website: https://www.iolawines.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iolawines/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iolawines/ About today's Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she's lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. Connect: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

In the world of dentistry, achieving the prestigious Fellowship and Mastership Awards from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is a remarkable accomplishment. The Fellowship Award (FAGD) and the Mastership Award (MAGD) are two of the highest honors bestowed by the Academy of General Dentistry. In this episode we join Dr. Marvin Berlin, FAGD, MAGD, who received MAGD at the AGD's 2023 Convocation Ceremony held in Las Vegas. He joins the podcast today to share his journey in pursuing FAGD/MAGD designation.This episode is sponsored by Heartland Dental.

Calvin Goforth, PhD, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VIC Technology Venture Development. Calvin has extensive experience in start-up company development in founder, investor, board member, and executive roles, and has raised tens of millions in capital, helped bring several high value products from concept to market, and helped bring multiple companies to exit.   He received a BS in Aerospace Engineering with Highest Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. Early in his career, Dr. Goforth held positions at NASA and Rocketdyne, where he worked in the space shuttle main engine performance analysis group.   He later received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and returned to his home state of Arkansas to take a position as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He left his faculty position to form Vector, Inc. with the vision to build open-architecture PC-based controllers. Dr. Goforth's experiences with Vector and other early stage technology companies led him to found VIC Technology Venture Development.   Calvin attributes his wide worldview and approach to thinking to one singular thing: his passion for reading. Find out how this has shaped the course of his life on the One Away Show.   Read the show notes on Arcbound's Podcast Page: https://arcbound.com/podcasts/    Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Arcbound.com Services/Work with Us: https://arcbound.com/work-with-us/ About: https://arcbound.com/about/ Founders Corner: https://arcbound.com/category/founders-corner/ Connect: https://arcbound.com/connect/

 Christopher A. Scholin is the President and CEO of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) and has been a driving force behind groundbreaking research since 2009. He started his professional journey as a research assistant professor at the University of South Carolina at Columbia. Driven by a passion for merging molecular biology and ecology, Chris joined the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (MIT/WHOI) Joint Program in Biological Oceanography. In 2021, he was honored with the Lockheed Martin Award for Ocean Science and Engineering from the Marine Technology Society. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with Highest Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Business Administration degree in Molecular Biology and Immunology from Duke University. Chris continues to engage in research projects and maintains an impressive scientific portfolio. Today, you'll hear Chris and I discuss his childhood fascination with the ocean and how it led him to pursue a career in oceanography. He explains how he accidentally became the CEO of MBARI and delves into his contributions to the development of advanced oceanic technology. He describes his early experiences with scuba diving, his interest in laboratory science and technology, and how he combined these interests to pursue a career in oceanography. He recounts his unconventional path into oceanography and discusses his exposure to molecular biology and biotech and how he saw these fields as a way to combine his passion for oceanography and technology. You'll also learn about the challenges of working in ocean science and the importance of taking risks and being willing to make mistakes. "Sometimes you gotta follow your heart. If it's something you wanna do, give it a try." - Chris Scholin This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ●     Chris's childhood fascination with the ocean●     Learning to scuba dive in St. Louis, Michigan●     How a librarian changed the course of Chris's career●     How Chris learned to follow his heart ●     Applying molecular biology and biotech to oceanography●     What algae blooms can teach us ●     How to differentiate between similar-looking organisms ●     The legacy of David Packard on MBARI●     The upside of taking risks ●     How mistakes can lead to important discoveries●     The challenges of overseeing senior scientists Our Favorite Quotes: ●     “Only about 30% of the sea floor of the entire earth has been mapped in any detail.” - Chris Scholin●     “The tide of popular opinion about whether it was even, even feasible was really against me. I just had to stand my ground and keep trying my best and proving it could work.” - Chris Scholin Connect with Chris Scholin: ●     Chris Sholin Website●     Chris Scholin on LinkedIn●     MBARI on LinkedIn Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.

Jake Walman entered the season injured, with our expectations topping out at middle-pair defensman. He ended the season a bonafide top-pair D-man with a new 3-year extension. Does Walman earn the highest honors? We were hoping to see Joe Veleno take steps forward this year, instead we saw a him struggle as 4C. Alex Chiasson didn't even have an NHL contract until post-deadline, and he turned into a PP specialist. #lgrwFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Jake Walman entered the season injured, with our expectations topping out at middle-pair defensman. He ended the season a bonafide top-pair D-man with a new 3-year extension. Does Walman earn the highest honors? We were hoping to see Joe Veleno take steps forward this year, instead we saw a him struggle as 4C. Alex Chiasson didn't even have an NHL contract until post-deadline, and he turned into a PP specialist. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Dr. Charles Tahan, Ph.D. is the Assistant Director for Quantum Information Science (QIS) and the Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office (NQCO) within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy ( https://www.quantum.gov/nqco/ ). The NQCO ensures coordination of the National Quantum Initiative (NQI) and QIS activities across the federal government, industry, and academia. Dr. Tahan is on detail from the Laboratory for Physical Sciences ( https://www.lps.umd.edu/ ) where he drove technical progress in the future of information technology as Technical Director. Research at LPS spans computing, communications, and sensing, from novel device physics to high-performance computer architectures. As a technical lead, Dr. Tahan stood up new research initiatives in silicon and superconducting quantum computing; quantum characterization, verification, and validation; and new and emerging qubit science and technology. As a practicing physicist, he is Chief of the intramural QIS research programs at LPS and works with students and postdocs from the University of Maryland-College Park to conduct original research in quantum information and device theory. His contributions have been recognized by the Researcher of the Year Award, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, election as a Fellow of the American Physical Society, and as an ODNI Science and Technology Fellow. He continues to serve as Chief Scientist of LPS. Dr. Tahan earned a PhD in Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2005 and a B.Sc. in Physics and Computer Science with Highest Honors from the College of William & Mary in 2000. From 2005-2007 he was a National Science Foundation Distinguished International Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, UK; the Center for Quantum Computing Technology, Australia; and the University of Tokyo, Japan. He served as chief technical consultant for quantum information science and technology programs in DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) while at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2007-2009. He has a long-term commitment to science and society including creating one of the first games meant to build intuition about quantum computing. Support the show

Obesity is a chronic disease and is associated with related conditions such as cardio vascular disease(heart attack and stroke),type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. The current understanding of obesity demonstrates both biological and environmental factors like economics and infrastructure, psychosocial and developmental issues as important  contributors as well as newer understanding of their role in influencing the hypothalamus. New treatment strategies and medications demonstrate opportunities for success in management of obesity. Guest:   Joshua Thaler, MD, PhD. Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition.   Dr. Thaler graduated with a major in Biochemistry from Harvard College (Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors, and on the Dean's List), then obtained an MD and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California, San Diego and the Salk Institute (where he was a Chapman Scholar and a Lucille P. Markey Fellow). He short-tracked through the Internal Medicine residency program at UW and was an endocrinology/metabolism fellow, working in Dr. Michael Schwartz's laboratory. He is currently an Associate Professor at the UW Diabetes Institute.     Research Interests   Dr. Thaler's focus is the hypothalamic regulation of energy homeostasis and the alterations to this system during obesity pathogenesis. His primary project investigates hypothalamic inflammation and its relationship to high fat diet-induced weight gain with an emphasis on the role of glial cells (astrocytes and microglia) in modulating the neuronal regulation of energy homeostasis. In particular, his research aims to determine whether glial cells provide a repair response to diet-induced damage to critical hypothalamic neurons and whether interventions targeted at glia may therefore influence the course of obesity. A second study examines the role of inflammatory signaling in hypothalamic neurons and microglia in obesity-associated insulin resistance and diabetes. Additionally, Dr. Thaler's research is examining the metabolic role of POMC neurons through modification of atypical protein kinase C signaling. During This Episode We Discuss: Obesity versus  being overweight, what Body Mass Index (BMI) defines each condition. Causes of obesity. New data on root causes  Health impact of obesity The individualized approach to treating obesity Investigations and Research into the role of the brain (Hypothalamus) in obesity and obesity management. Successful strategies for managing obesity,including newer medications and Bariatric Surgery Quotes (Tweetables): The US obesity prevalence was 41.9% in 2017-March 2020 BMI 25-30 = overweight BMI 30 or greater = Obesity   “Obesity by many estimates is at least 50% if not more based on inherited genes. That susceptibility is being acted on by the environment, You shouldn't take the fatalistic view I've got these genes and there is no hope”                                                                                                                 Dr Josh Thaler “The Heavier you are, the higher your energy expenditure. Thus we can't say that in general, that people who are overweight have a slower metabolism”                                                                                                                  Dr Josh Thaler “How much weight needs to be lost in order to reverse either the disease that's established or lower the risk of the one that hasn't come yet..  You don't have to go back to your original normal weight..What the data suggests is that even 5-10% weight loss from wherever your current weight,is sufficient to reverse a lot of things(associated diseases) that are associated with obesity”                                                                                                                   Dr Josh Thaler “The (newer injectable)weight loss medications do not cure (obesity), if you stop them, the weight will come back…there is no reason to believe it changed your biology in some way that's permanent”                                                                                                                                      Dr Josh Thaler Recommended Resources: CDC https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/index.html   Obesity Canada ( formerly called,The Canadian Obesity Network). Obesitycanada.ca.   The Obesity Society  www.obesity.org.   Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD   Kevin D.Hall, PhD Multiple You Tube videos and publications   Michael W. Schwartz, MD University of Washington  

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Quality Criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1996Vicki A. Jensenhttp://www.vickijensenlawoffice.com/Tel: 510.785.5700Personal Life -Attorney Vicki A. Jensen was born and raised in Alameda County.  Her father was a machinist and her mother worked for a cookie company.  Attorney Vicki A. Jensen worked various waitress and bartending jobs in the San Leandro and Hayward area prior to and while attending college.   Education -  Attorney Vicki A. Jensen graduated from Chabot College with Highest Honors and transfered to California State Univeristy Hayward where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Political Science minor.  She then graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned the "Outstanding Student" Award from the Psychology Department.   Attorney Vicki A. Jensen then moved to Los Angeles where she earned her law degree from Southwestern University School of Law.  She returned to her home town in the Bay Area and finished her legal education at Santa Clara Univeristy. Professional History - Attorney Vicki A. Jensen knew early on that she wanted to practice criminal law and began gaining experience in the field while still in law school.  After she clerked for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and then for the Santa Cruz Public Defender's Office, Attorney Vicki A. Jensen knew she wanted to build a career in criminal law practice.  After law school, she also clerked for Alameda County Public Defender's Office.  Attorney Vicki A. Jensen has been in private practice for over 20 years and has helped many clients get excellent results over the years. She knows the local courts well, and prides herself on being sincere and honest with her clients. She takes the time to personally connect with each client to understand their needs and concerns.  Attorney Vicki A. Jensen has focused her practice on criminal defense. The majority of her cases are Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) and drug-related cases.  After years of developing her skills, Attorney Vicki A. Jensen has been an invited speaker at many seminars teaching other attorneys the finer points of DUI defense and trial advocacy. She has distinguished herself in her trial practice and active, vigorous defense of her clients.  Attorney Vicki A. Jensen can speak to you in person about your case and discuss the details of your specific case to give you a clearer picture of what you are currently facing.  Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/ 510.582.9090  Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms & Transcripts: Paul Roberts    We'd love to hear from you.  Send me an email at louis@lovethylawyer.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us w Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

Graduating from Georgia Tech in 1991 with Highest Honors in Electrical Engineering, Angela Fox has often been asked how she moved from such a technical education with early roles in corporate systems and strategy into a life where she is transforming companies and communities, building cultural facilities, and serving as a catalyst for change and role model for impact and meaning in every area she touches. The answer is simple. At engineering school, she learned to solve problems – the more complex the issue, the more elegant the solution. She walked away with a Co-Op student's awareness that there are many areas where a creative mind is key, that molds are meant to be broken, and that there is no situation that cannot be made better. As the CEO of the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID), she was asked to create an organization that would change the way people see, perceive, and experience Crystal City. In a very short time and at a nationally-recognized level, she did just that. From a long-standing belief that the area was a “concrete canyon” that no one would visit without an appointment to the shortlist for Amazon's HQ2, as well as winner of the International Downtown Association's Pinnacle “best of the best” award because of her strategic implementation of competitive programs, as well as her ability to engage and infuse energy into the community as a whole. People are the heart of any company, campus, culture and community, and the only way to bring about real, active, and repeatable transformation is to enlist their energy as stakeholders in the process, the progress, and the ultimate success. As a 32-year, Tesla-driving vegetarian who runs 5Ks, cycles thousands of miles every year, and practices all forms of yoga, all while being committed to her community by serving and chairing local arts boards, and she inspires people to embody the changes they seek to achieve. She is a dynamic speaker, dedicated mother, friend, and proud promoter of the philosophies and processes that she learned on the ground throughout her career. She has traveled all over the world (6 continents, 72 countries, and 47 states), worked with a Japanese Security Software firm as a C-level coach and interim Marketing VP, and run her own consulting firm providing business strategy, marketing and executive coaching services to individuals, corporations, and non-profits. She has re-introduced many people to the personal and business value of building lives that matter, to them, helping them become active contributors, board members, citizens and participants. Whether launching Verizon.net, introducing new programs at Cultural Tourism DC, or building an award-winning new theater in downtown DC, she is dedicated to her community and is honored to forever be a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech! Website: www.northernvirginiamag.com/northern-virginians-of-the-year-angela-fox Twitter: crystalafoxy  IG: angeladfox Episode Link: https://iamceo.co/2019/01/12/iam152-dynamic-speaker-promoter-of-the-philosophies-and-processes-help-teams-and-executives-find-value-and-be-happy/

Dr. Azadeh Khatibi graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA with Highest Honors in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. She attended UCSF School of Medicine and has two master's degrees from UC Berkeley, one in Public Health (MPH) and the other in Health & Medical Sciences. She served as chief resident at UC Irvine and completed a fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. Every year of fellowship, Dr. Khatibi received the Outstanding Teacher Award from medical students. Dr. Khatibi is also a filmmaker and a mentor for mindfulness, the highly gifted and the highly sensitive. This podcast discusses how doctors have been muzzled for expressing their opinions regarding COVID and how public health missed out on an opportunity to establish a better relationship with the public. We also discuss how taking care of yourself will help protect you against respiratory viruses, the consequences of lockdowns during COVID, and lifestyle changes regarding nutrition and exercise.

Dr. Azadeh Khatibi graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA with Highest Honors in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. She attended UCSF School of Medicine and has two master's degrees from UC Berkeley, one in Public Health (MPH) and the other in Health & Medical Sciences. She served as chief resident at UC Irvine and completed a fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. Every year of fellowship, Dr. Khatibi received the Outstanding Teacher Award from medical students. Dr. Khatibi is also a filmmaker and a mentor for mindfulness, the highly gifted and the highly sensitive. This podcast discusses how doctors have been muzzled for expressing their opinions regarding COVID and how public health missed out on an opportunity to establish a better relationship with the public. We also discuss how taking care of yourself will help protect you against respiratory viruses, the consequences of lockdowns during COVID, and lifestyle changes regarding nutrition and exercise.

Today, David is talking to Sara Omohundro. Sara is the Director of Venture Syndication, Principal, GO Fund at Elevate Ventures. She is responsible for fund investment and syndication activities. Prior to Elevate, Sara worked at the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS), where she allocated capital across private asset classes. She is also the Founder and President of the Women Investors Network (WIN), a local networking group for women in the investment industry. Sara holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Butler University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and received Highest Honors in Economics and Finance. She also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and she is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Economics at Purdue University. Outside of work, Sara enjoys riding and showing horses, playing with her cat, reading, working out, and watching Butler basketball. What You'll Learn: Intellectual Curiosity  Institutional LP Structure Pitching Institutions Relationship building matters  Capital base diversification and expansion  Investment process as an institutional investor Ways to differentiate funds  Tips on how emerging managers should prepare for institutional money Transition and difference between institutional LP and GP Favorite Quote: “Building Relationships is The Most Important Thing You Can Do No Matter What Side of the Table You Are On.” --  The Capital Stack All Things Tech Investing and Value Creation Early growth investor David Paul interviews the world's greatest ecosystem, learns how to start and scale your own business, and finds an edge in today's capital markets.  To connect with David, visit:   Twitter -https://twitter.com/davidpaulvc ( CLICK HERE) Substack -http://davidpaul.substack.com/ ( CLICK HERE) LinkedIn -http://linkedin.com/in/Davidpaulvc ( CLICK HERE) IG -https://www.instagram.com/davidpaulvc/ ( CLICK HERE)     DISCLAIMER: David Paul is the founder and general partner at DWP Capital.  All opinions expressed by David and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of DWP capital.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for decisions. David and guests may maintain positions in the securities discussed on this podcast.

First-generation attorney, Cole Crowther is an Associate with Dentons' Salt Lake City office, shares his experience as a litigation lawyer and how he ended up at the largest firm in the world. About Cole Cole P. Crowther is an Associate with the firm's Salt Lake City office. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction litigation, environmental litigation, real estate law, and appellate practice. Mr. Crowther graduated with Highest Honors from the S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2017 where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Utah Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. During law school, Mr. Crowther was a member of the National Moot Court Team and served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Scott M. Matheson Jr. of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colecrowther/ Dentons: https://www.dentons.com/en/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/ https://legal.emotiontrac.com/

First-generation attorney, Cole Crowther is an Associate with Dentons' Salt Lake City office, shares his experience as a litigation lawyer and how he ended up at the largest firm in the world. About Cole Cole P. Crowther is an Associate with the firm's Salt Lake City office. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction litigation, environmental litigation, real estate law, and appellate practice. Mr. Crowther graduated with Highest Honors from the S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2017 where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Utah Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. During law school, Mr. Crowther was a member of the National Moot Court Team and served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Scott M. Matheson Jr. of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colecrowther/ Dentons: https://www.dentons.com/en/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/ https://legal.emotiontrac.com/

Born in Canada, and raised in southwestern England and northern Ontario, John Stackhouse was educated in history and religious studies at Mount Carmel Bible School in Alberta, Queen's University in Ontario (B.A., First Class Honours), Wheaton College Graduate School in Illinois (M.A., with Highest Honors), and The University of Chicago (Ph.D.). In this episode we discuss Hell, specifically from the view of terminal punishment as opposed to everlasting torment. We talk about Revelation 14:10-11, Jesus's passion at the cross being finite, second death, and much more! Guest Website: https://www.johnstackhouse.com Book: http://www.canibelieve.com/ Book on 3 views of hell: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Views-Hell-Counterpoints-Theology-ebook/dp/B010R9L4BC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3JHSVZLQM66MC&keywords=views+on+hell&qid=1652714036&sprefix=views+on+hell%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1 YouTube: https://youtu.be/iqk1Pj1mklY Email Host: theweirdchristianpodcast@gmail.com

Attorneys Josh Ferguson and Alec Tyra discuss winter salt use and the implications its alleged environmental impact could have for commercial snow and ice management and how contractors can mitigate potential legal exposure. A frequent contributor to Snow Magazine, Josh Ferguson is a Partner and Co-chair of the Philadelphia office of Freeman, Mathis & Gary LLP. He is a highly experienced attorney with an array of experience in high exposure tort, employment and professional liability cases. Josh's tort and catastrophic loss practice includes defense of premises liability, transportation, product liability, toxic and mass tort claims. He serves as general counsel for a wide variety of businesses, including those in the construction, snow and ice management, power sweeping, landscaping, and property management industries. Josh regularly advises clients on pending legislation at the federal and state levels. He has drafted legislation on behalf of various industries, and has been asked to speak in Washington, D.C. and Harrisburg, Pa., before house committees. Josh also has experience defending employment discrimination and harassment claims, ADA claims, and disputes surrounding employment agreements. He also has defended claims against homeowners associations and community associations. Alec D. Tyra is an Associate in Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP's Sacramento office. He attended Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law where he graduated cum laude and was an O'Connor Honors Fellow. He was an Articles Editor for Jurimetrics, the ABA's official journal for the section on law, science, and technology. While at ASU, Alec earned Certificates of specialization in three areas ­– Trial Advocacy; Law, Science, and Technology; and Law and Sustainability. Alec has published on topics ranging from persistent environmental pollutants, natural resource management, and data privacy in genetic research. Prior to law school, he earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis. As an undergraduate, he graduated with Highest Honors and earned the Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in the Major for 2016. The Snow Magazine Podcast is hosted by Snow Magazine Editor Mike Zawacki and is supported by the Accredited Snow Contractor's Association (ASCA). With education certification that gives you a measurable competitive advantage, a discounted insurance program, networking events, and opportunities to be a part of a legislative effort that is forever changing the professional snow contractor industry, your ASCA membership never stops working for you. For more business management content focused on the professional snow and ice management industry, check out Snow Magazine Online.

Today's episode will take a deep dive into the science of cancer, asking the hard questions and discussing how regulation may lead to a cure.  Our guest. Dr. Steve Worland, has a strong background in pharmaceuticals, research and molecular biology that led to a powerful discussion with Bob and Shelly. Show Notes Watch episode here Dr. Steve Worland has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of eFFECTOR Therapeutics and as a member of its Board of Directors since its inception in May 2012.  Previously, Dr. Worland served as Chief Executive Officer of Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, from August 2007 until its acquisition by Roche Holding AG in 2011.  Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Worland served as its Chief Scientific Officer and President, Pharmaceuticals. Prior to Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dr. Worland was Vice President and Head of Antiviral Research at Pfizer Inc. and Vice President at WarnerLambert Co., where he was responsible for worldwide anti-infectives strategy.  Dr. Worland has served on the Board of Directors of Tracon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, since February 2015.  Dr. Worland was an NIH postdoctoral fellow in molecular biology at Harvard University and completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley.  He received his B.S. with Highest Honors in Biological Chemistry from the University of Michigan. eFFECTOR Therapeutics Selective Translation Regulation Inhibitors Pipeline of Selective Translation Regulation Inhibitors Patients and Clinical Trials - eFFECTIVE Therapeutics Investors - eFFECTOR Therapeutics   Battling Bots League (Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse partnership) Robot Rumble (in partnership with Cottonwood Mall) Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning Be Greater Than Average Courses Be Greater Than Average Family Fun! Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book   Contact:   Steve Worland, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer eFFECTOR Therapeutics 142 North Cedros Avenue, Suite B Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 925-8215 info@effector.com Linkedin eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc. (Linkedin) eFFECTOR_Rx (Twitter)  

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Stacy Bowers joins the podcast to share her story as a former cast member from the OWN network's Ready To Love, Season 4. I ran into her in the bathroom at Henke & Pilot on a Friday night and convinced her to have a conversation with me and she's been in the group chat ever since! Stacy is a dynamic entrepreneur and television personality hailing from the state of Mississippi. Growing up as an only child to a single mother, Stacy developed an incredible work ethic at an early age. She credits her mom with cultivating in her a strong sense of humility, community engagement, vision. As a youth and young adult, Stacy would dedicate weeks of her summers in Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico doing missionary work with the impoverished. A world traveler, she has had the living abroad in Israel and Italy. She speaks 3 languages including Spanish and Italian. Stacy is a decorated and respected entrepreneur, earning recognition as a Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs in Texas. As an insurance agency owner, she has earned the distinction of being a Top 5 Producer in her area. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, she has remained true to her commitment to her community by serving in youth mentorship including youth business education efforts. She has served in community youth athletic support, coaching and sponsorship. As a television personality, Stacy has been seen as a contestant in Tony Award winning CBS show The Amazing Race. She also tested her luck at love in OWN's hit reality show, Ready To Love. One of her upcoming projects includes being a featured author in a book entitled “Elevated: Rise of the Underdog”- digital copies being released starting Oct 7, 2021.She is the mother of three, currently living in Houston, Texas. Stacy earned her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Mississippi State University. She completed the Master's program at Columbia Southern University, earning Highest Honors with a Masters of Business Administration specializing in Public Policy.  We discuss her time on television and her outlook as an entrepreneur, mom and now author. Join the conversation by grabbing a notepad to see how her insurance company can help your dwelling area and how her new book can help your mindset.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Zephyr Taylor, Global Director of Renewable Energy, Mars Inc. This engaging conversation took place during Smart Energy Decisions' Renewable Energy Forum. They discussed Mars' progress against its “Sustainable in a Generation” plan and its ambitious emissions reduction and renewable energy goals. Listen to hear more about Zephyr's work at Mars and for bonus content exclusive to this episode only! You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Zephyr's background and role at Mars [02:07] Mars' “Sustainable in a Generation” plan [04:05] Sourcing renewables in global markets [08:26] The biggest challenge in a global portfolio [13:42] What's next for Mars Inc? [16:32] Zephyr's journey to renewables [21:45] Zephyr's proudest accomplishment [28:36] What would Zephyr like for the future? [33:10] Sustainable in a Generation Mars' “Sustainable in a Generation” plan encompasses two key categories: a healthy planet and healthy people. As a renewable energy commercial head, Zephyr supports the healthy planet/ environmental side of the equation. The first goal for the company's sustainability initiative is decarbonization. Their internal goal is 67% by 2050 of all of their emissions, and, 100% of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. Renewable energy is the strategy Mars is using to address most of their Scope 1 and 2 emissions, pursuing these deals because most of their direct emissions come from energy usage. Mars' renewable energy targets include their thermal usage, principally natural gas burned for industrial processes in gas boilers at their factories. This problem is a fundamentally different challenge than solving renewable electricity needs from a commercial and technological perspective. That energy subsector is in a much earlier stage, with pilot projects such as hydrogen and anaerobic digesters. Because of its unique challenge, renewable thermal will become an increasingly disproportionate part of Zephyr's day. He looks forward to being part of Mars' finding the most viable commercial models to replace fossil gas and integrate into their global portfolio. Global renewable energy deals The U.S. was Mars' first market to make a major power purchase agreement. In 2015, that came in the form of a large wind farm in Texas that covered 100% of Mars' electricity needs in the country. That set in motion the global perspective of addressing renewable energy needs through large, offsite deals. In countries where offsite deals aren't available, Mars looks for alternative deal structuring options such as onsite, behind the meter, and shorter-term compilations to achieve as much renewable energy coverage as possible. There are some commonalities in the approach to evaluating different markets and renewable energy deal structures - but to a large degree, that's where the commonality ends. Understanding individual markets Energy and renewables are some of the most hyper-localized markets and sectors for any commodity. The way energy is bought and sold, key market participants, the counterparties to any deal, and the regulatory environment differ drastically between markets, especially in less regulated markets. The intriguing aspect is that there can be situations where there are markets with a developed renewable energy sector from some perspectives. However, the regulatory, commercial, and contracting environments are such that you can't easily contract bilaterally. The processes from one market aren't going to transpose smoothly into another. Every individual market requires a unique approach to do the market assessment and to understand the market risk and design to get the best deal for your company. Resources & People Mentioned Mars' Sustainability Plan Renewable Energy Forum - Summer 2021 Renewable Thermal Collaborative Connect with Zephyr Taylor On LinkedIn As the Global Commercial Director and Category Lead for Renewable Energy, Zephyr oversees Mars' renewable energy sourcing throughout the world – including market assessment, supplier engagement, deal structuring and negotiation, and key internal stakeholder management alongside team oversight.  Zephyr has led the development and execution of strategic renewable energy initiatives for the public and private sectors globally. His expertise includes policy and regulation, project development and transaction structuring, and thought leadership on energy market reform and stakeholder mobilization. Zephyr holds an MBA and a Master of Environmental Management from Yale University. He received his undergraduate degree with Highest Honors in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Dr. April Joy Damian is an epidemiologist, health services researcher, and classically trained public health professional with expertise in health equity, social determinants of health, psychiatric epidemiology, and mixed methods. She currently serves as the Associate Director of the Weitzman Institute, a research, education, and policy center dedicated to quality improvement and primary care transformation, with a particularly focus on vulnerable populations. Dr. Damian is also the immediate Past Chair of the AcademyHealth Public Health Systems Research IG Advisory Board, and concurrently holds faculty appointments at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Wesleyan University. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelors of Arts in Ethnic Studies, Highest Honors. She then went on to earn a Masters in Medical Sciences from Harvard Medical School and PhD in the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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Steven Piersanti is founder of Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., a leading independent publisher that pursues its mission of “Connecting People and Ideas to Create a World That Works for All” by publishing groundbreaking books that promote positive change at all levels – individual, organizational, and societal.  Steve recently stepped down as president and CEO and now serves as a full-time senior editor at Berrett-Koehler. Prior to founding Berrett-Koehler in 1992, Steve served as president and CEO of Jossey-Bass Publishers. He began his career at Jossey-Bass in 1977 as an advertising copywriter then served as marketing director, editor, editorial director, and executive vice president before becoming CEO in 1989. Steve graduated with Highest Honors from Brigham Young University, where he got his start in publishing by founding and editing a university student scholarly journal. In this episode, I speak with Steven about his mission and the impact Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. is making in the world.  Let's dive in! Learn more at: https://www.bkconnection.com/

Steven Piersanti is founder of Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., a leading independent publisher that pursues its mission of “Connecting People and Ideas to Create a World That Works for All” by publishing groundbreaking books that promote positive change at all levels – individual, organizational, and societal.  Steve recently stepped down as president and CEO and now serves as a full-time senior editor at Berrett-Koehler. Prior to founding Berrett-Koehler in 1992, Steve served as president and CEO of Jossey-Bass Publishers. He began his career at Jossey-Bass in 1977 as an advertising copywriter then served as marketing director, editor, editorial director, and executive vice president before becoming CEO in 1989. Steve graduated with Highest Honors from Brigham Young University, where he got his start in publishing by founding and editing a university student scholarly journal. In this episode, I speak with Steven about his mission and the impact Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. is making in the world.  Let's dive in! Learn more at: https://www.bkconnection.com/

Lord Carmine Villani is the World Champion in Endurance. Professionally, he is the Executive Board Member of Saudi Crown Holding. He is the former advisor to Blackstone Group and has a Masters in Professional Accounting and Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Highest Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. We speak about the Acclarity Conference for Economic Recovery that we recently met at, his road to World Champion,  the applications of endurance in finance, worldwide investments from the Saudi office, investment evaluation methods and more.

Dr. Jeremy E. Levenson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology (with Highest Honors) from UCLA. Dr. Levenson graduated AOA Medical Honorary Society from the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco. This was followed by postgraduate medical training at the Veterans Administration Hospital (UCLA affiliated hospital), United States Public Health Service in Boston (Commissioned Officer, Surgical Staff), and the Jules Stein Eye Institute. For more information: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/about-us/our-team/ | (310) 582-7640

Today we spoke with Matt Stephenson, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Rogue Credit Union (and was named the new CEO of Rogue CU soon after this recording). Matt is one of the few WCMS students who graduated with Highest Honors during his time on campus, and has stayed involved with the school in many ways. Most notably, Matt is known for developing and leading the financial simulation for the third year students, which he discusses in this episode. He also goes on to discuss the opportunities our new work environment will provide the school and credit unions in general. Interviewers: Shonna Shearson and Nate Burns Producers: Steve Schmidle and Ryan Kane Makeup Artists: Robert York and 'Original Ryan' Olsen

Humans can live without sex, but we can’t live without love, intimacy, and community. So where does this leave Christian who are gay, who are also pursuing celibacy as a vocation? Pieter Valk helps us think through this question on a rich, theological, and practical level. Pieter graduated from Vanderbilt University with Highest Honors in Chemistry in 2013. After graduating, Pieter studied at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for a year with a focus on Lay Leadership and Culture-making.Pieter is the founder and director of Equip Ministries, a Nashville based organization created to help churches become places where LGBT+ Christians could belong and thrive according to a traditional sexual ethic. See more here: https://equipyourcommunity.orgOne of the most interesting projects Pieter is involved in is the Nashville Family of Brothers (https://familyofbrothers.org), a monastic-like community of Christian men devoted to pursuing celibacy together.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comVenmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Connect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Pieter Valk talks with Kent about his belief that we are here by design, and part of that design is that sex is for marriage, and marriage is for a man and a women. Yet, he is openly gay. --- Pieter Valk is a licensed professional counselor who founded EQUIP in the summer of 2014. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with Highest Honors in Chemistry in 2013. After graduating, Pieter studied at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for a year with a focus on Lay Leadership and Culture-making. As a fellow of the Boston Fellows Program, he worked as a ministry development intern and completed a 26-week Pastoral Counseling course on relational and sexual brokenness. In 2016 Pieter graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In addition to his work with EQUIP, Pieter provides counseling services to LGBT+ students at a local Christian university. Pieter is motivated by the pain and beauty of his story and the stories of fellow gay Christians submitting their sexualities to the Lordship of Christ. Learn more about Pieter’s story by visiting equipyourcommunity.org ​and searching for the blog post: "I'm gay." He is also the founder of the Nashville Family of Brothers, where they offer family to men called to vocational singleness.  You can find out more about that at: familyofbrothers.org --- ABOUT the Kent Lapp Podcast: » The KLP features long-form, in-person conversations that explore and inform.   » The KLP Trailer: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 » About the KLP: https://www.kentlapp.com/aboutklp » About Kent Lapp: http://kentlapp.com/about/   WATCH/STREAM The Kent Lapp Podcast: » Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thekentlapppodcast » Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw » Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc » Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl » Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt » Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/y75uy96u » Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yburnrld » Amazon Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y7lszt2f   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentlapppodcast/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KentLappPodcast  » Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kentlapp   CONTACT The KLP » Email: TheKentLappPodcast@gmail.com

Chris Hulls is the Co-Founder and CEO of Life360, the world's leading platform for keeping loved ones connected and protected outside the home. Founded in 2008, Life360's mobile app now provides millions of families in over 140 countries with services such as private location sharing, location history, drive details, crash detection, roadside assistance and help alerts through our free and paid membership subscription. Life360 has raised +$200M in funding from Bessemer Venture Partners, DCM, Fontinalis Partners, BMW iVentures, Allstate, Bullpen Capital, Founders Fund (FF Angel), Launch Capital, Kapor Capital, and 500 startups. They are currently publicly listed as 360 on the Australia Stock Exchange (ASX). Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Highest Honors from the University of California, Berkeley. He was previously an angel investor in or an advisor to a number of technology companies including Tile, Credible, Ring, Automatic, Honk, and Zendrive. He is also an Air Force veteran and served in Afghanistan. About Our Partner This episode is brought to you Varia Search. Varia Search is a boutique legal recruiting firm that uses a bespoke approach to fill legal department roles from general counsel to paralegal. They have a particular focus on startups and growing tech companies. They are a boutique firm which allows them to provide individualized, in-depth attention to both their clients and to their searches. They focus solely on placing in-house candidates which allows them to give their clients a bespoke experience in filling their legal needs. Their matchmaking approach ensures that clients are paired with candidates who not only have great credentials but who are also a good cultural fit for a growing company. Learn more at variasearch.com. Some of the Topics Covered by Chris Hulls in this Episode What Life360 is and the big vision for the company How the idea for Life360 was born and how Chris developed it and pivoted early Chris' lifetime journey in entrepreneurship Early customer acquisition for Life360 The challenges of being the first ever location sharing app How they leveraged a big news story into a growth hack that kickstarted the app's success How Chris and his co-founder navigated the early lack of traction The importance of customer retention From borrowing money from family members to raising a Series A How Chris has approached building and managing the Life360 team How Chris approaches hard conversations and having to let go employees Adapting the business model to create revenue Chris' professional growth and his experience with YPO and an executive coach The decision to go public in Australia and how Chris has leveraged the secondary market What fuels Chris and how he navigates the challenge of work-life balance Sign up for The Grind, for actionable insights and stories from successful entrepreneurs delivered to your inbox once per week: https://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ Listen to all episodes of the Just Go Grind Podcast: https://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ Follow Justin Gordon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justingordon212 Follow Justin Gordon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justingordon8/

Pam Gregory stumbled into astrology after meeting an astrologer when she emigrated to Toronto Canada. Her journey into this subject has not stopped since then. She spent 8 years studying part-time with the Faculty of Astrological Studies then achieved Highest Honors in her Masters’ Course. She now runs a very busy practice in the South of England, has a popular YouTube Channel at Pam Gregory Astrology and has authored two books, You Don’t Believe in Astrology, Do You? and How to Co-Create using the Secret Language of the Universe. Visit www.thenextstep.uk.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna & listen to Vibrations of Love on Spotify.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Marilee Bramhall, FWS, IWS After nearly a decade in the WA and CA Wine Industry, Marilee Bramhall decided to embark upon an exploration of old-world wines. Nearly another 10 years have passed since beginning this chapter of her career in wine which have included countless hours of study, travel and opening a business. Marilee imports organic and sustainably produced wines made by women from France and Italy; available for purchase at iolawines.com Marilee Bramhall has completed the required coursework for French Wine Scholar and Italian Wine Scholar as well as passing the required certification exam for each specialty with Highest Honors. She has completed the examination for WSET L2 with Distinction and is an Approved Instructor for the Wine Scholar Guild (www.winescholarguild.org). In addition, Marilee has completed two programs with the Bureau Interprofessionel des Vins De Bourgogne in Beaune, Burgundy, France: a Masterclass for Wine Educators and a Five-Day Bourgogne Wines Intensive Masterclass.Marilee imports wines to the US that are women-created and sustainable - and she sounds like a poet when she talks about them. You can find her here https://iolawines.com/ ___________ About Erin: Female-identifying and want to be a guest? Book here! https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/conversationsaboutclosets Erin Keam is a stylist like no other, thanks to her unique The Happy Wardrobe Method which deeply explores your beloved possessions in your home to find your personal themes and create a one-of-a-kind Style Statement which is then taken to your wardrobe, business, career and life. Oh, and she helps you look and feel great, getting dressed easily and with confidence. Discover your style brand, your essence and get to your ideal closet faster! https://www.thehappywardrobe.com/ Click here to book a FREE Wear Happy Consult book here (she's on PST time) https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/FREE Or to talk about how you look on camera/find out about her FREE Zoom-Ready workshops, book here. https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/ZoomReady --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-keam/support

Paul Madero is a 1st generation American, having been born in New York City with his family originating from South America. Paul started his career with Baker Hughes in 2005 and has held roles in Research and Development, Sales and Marketing, Eastern & Western Hemisphere Operations, and Mergers & Acquisitions. He has worked across all major product lines from drilling, completions and productions. Paul holds 9 patents and has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, among many other media outlets. He earned his Executive MBA with Highest Honors from the University of Houston, a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar University, and completed the Duke Global Leadership Program. Paul currently serves as the Vice President for Global Drilling Services. In this episode, we talk about the 2 kinds of people in crisis, the commencement speech that changed Paul's life, why he once flew to West Virginia to wait on a stoop, some of Paul's best career tips and a whole bunch more.

Vahan Yepremyan is a business attorney, speaker, author, and an avid entrepreneur and philanthropist.   He believes that all the big problems faced by humanity today, including climate change, world hunger, pollution, access to health care and clean water, and many others, will not be solved by governments or politicians, but rather by entrepreneurs. Vahan's passion and mission in life is to empower and support such conscious humanity plus entrepreneurs and ventures who are making our world a better place for this and many generations to come. Vahan has spoken around the world on topics like achieving entrepreneurial success by removing the beliefs that block us, business fundamentals, conscious entrepreneurship, mindful entrepreneur, etc.  Vahan was the winner of the Business Freedom's Speaking Academy Idol held in Calgary, Canada, where he competed with speakers from around the world.   Vahan is co-authoring a book with Shelly Lefkoe of Lefkoe Institute on the topic of Entrepreneurship and Limiting Beliefs, due to be out this summer. Vahan is also a serial entrepreneur, his current ventures include a law firm, film production and distribution company, and a real estate investment and development company. Education:Vahan graduated from UC Berkley, Magna Cum Laude, with High Departmental Honors (top 4%), and his Senior Honor Thesis received Highest Honors and was published by the University.  He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from University of Southern California, where he served as the Editor of the Executive Board of Hale Moot Court Honors Program, and represented USC Law School as a member of Jessup International Law Moot Court Team.  Vahan has continued his studies at Harvard Business School, HBX, completing the CORe Program,  and has earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship from Cambridge University, Judge Business School in United Kingdom, where he currently guest lectures, serves as an Ambassador and mentors Cambridge University business management students. During his studies, Vahan received numerous awards and was recognized by many organizations.  Such awards included: Distinguished Man of the Year Award; Letter's and Science Dean's  Honor's List (multiple years); National Dean's List Award (multiple years); Kiwanis Club Award  for Leadership and Academic Excellence; Associated Student Body Leadership and Academic  Award; AGS Honor Society Academic and Service Awards; Robert J. Taylor Scholar's Award;  Gulbenkian Scholastic Achievement and Leadership Award, and many others. Work Experience:During President Bill Clinton's administration, Vahan worked at the White House think-tank,  Economic Strategy Institute, where he researched, analyzed and wrote reports on various issues  of US trade relations.  His reports were distributed to the White House and the Congress, and  used in drafting US economic policy. Subsequent to this, Vahan was recruited and worked on Al  Gore's Presidential campaign, assisting with fundraising efforts in California.   Vahan returned to Washington, DC to clerk for the U.S. Department of Justice, at the U.S.  Attorney's Office, where he worked on prosecuting major criminal cases in US Federal Courts,  including major international money laundering and drug trafficking cases. He also assisted the  FBI and DEA agents in on-going investigations and case-preparation for prosecution.   In 1998, Vahan founded his own law firm in Los Angeles, specializing in business, corporate and  transactional law.  For the past 20 years, Yepremyan Law Firm has been a trusted legal and  strategic business adviser to a wide range of clients, from start-ups to well established businesses,  American and foreign companies and individuals. Yepremyan Law Firm represents a very diverse  client base from over 20 countries, from small start-ups and charitable organizations to multi-billion dollar projects, such as a $2.7 billion dollar eco-friendly real-estate and tourist development in Mexico. The mission at Yepremyan Law Firm is to support and empower the conscious entrepreneurs and game-changers in their entrepreneurial journey.   Vahan has received numerous awards and recognitions. Some of the most recent awards include Entrepreneur Magazine naming Yepremyan Law Firm as #101 Best Entrepreneurial Company in America in 2019. In 2018 and 2019, Inc. Magazine included Vahan on the list of Greatest Entrepreneurs in America and Yepremyan Law Firm to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in U.S. Amongst law firms, Inc. Magazine ranked Yepremyan Law Firm #11 Fastest Growing Law Firm in US and #7 Fastest Growing Law Firm in California.  In the same year, Los Angeles Business Journal named Yepremyan Law Firm #25 Best Company to Work For in Los Angeles.  In 2016 Top American Lawyers recognition reserved to 1% of the nation's lawyers, 2015 Lifetime Membership in Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America (top 1%), 2014-2015 AVVO's Client Choice Award, 2013 Top Lawyers In California Award, 2013 Trusted Adviser Award, 2013 Innovation Leadership Award, American Medal of Honor. Governing Board of Editors of the American Biographic Institute awarded Vahan the prestigious American Medal of Honor, the Business Advisory Council awarded him with the National Leadership Award which was featured in Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Political Involvement:Besides his busy legal and business career, Vahan has continued his political involvement and service.  Vahan was asked by President Bush and served on his Presidential Business Committee, as one of the California representatives.  He promoted pro-business agenda, and represented California's business interests, advising on issues California businesses  face and proposed various solutions.   Vahan was also appointed as the Honorary Co-Chairman of the Presidential Business Advisory Council, and received a National Leadership Award by the Chairman of the National Congressional Committee for assistance and leadership in promoting pro-business agenda including tax reform and fiscal responsibility.   Other Ventures:  Vahan is a co-owner and co-founder of several other companies, including Ketchup Entertainment.  Vahan's company has produced and/or distributed over 20 films starring such high caliber actors as Emma Tompson, Pierce Brosnan, Kate Bosworth, John Lucas, Paul Walker, Eddie Izzard and many others. He has won an International Emmy Award, TV Guide Award and received BAFTA (UK Oscars) and Broadcast Award nominations. (www.ketchupentertainment.com). Ketchup Entertainment has recently partnered up with 20th Century Fox film studios for co-distribution of motion pictures.   Charitable Work:  Vahan is actively involved in a number of charitable organizations, including Unstoppable Foundation (Sustainable Education for kids in Africa), WeJourney, World Vision(Children's Rights Organization), Wells of Hope(Clean Water Initiative) and Miracles in Action. He has travelled to Nicaragua and Guatemala building homes for the families in need, and to Cambodia, exposing and assisting in efforts against child labor and child sex trafficking. He has also helped raise funds for scholarships for students in financial need, and travelled to orphanages in Mexico, Armenia and Ukraine providing food and supplies.   Other Interests:  Vahan is also a published travel photographer, having travelled to over 67 countries, capturing their essence and beauty. (http://vahanphotography.weebly.com/)    

Jess and Jess sit down to talk with Dayna Chung, the co-founder of Community Equity Collaborative, a grass roots organization based in the Bay Area, that works to raise awareness on the profound effects supporting Early Childhood has on the future citizens of our country and the teachers who serve them. This is an interesting conversation that centers first and foremost on the incredible importance of allocating time and resources for our youngest learners, and how CEC works to get people out of poverty into a place of employment and empowerment through programs such as systems navigation, providing meals for families and supporting those who need to earn credits with childcare while learning, and then job placement when appropriate.This is an inspiring initiative that was born out of a book club that started in an effort to face two women's own white privilege and has set a precedent that is changing teachers' and students' lives in the most impactful ways. Show Notes:Meet Our Guest: Dayna Chung!Dayna Chung blends global experience with community organizing. From coaching business executives to creating teacher pipeline programs to consulting with nonprofits, she is passionate about empowering women and children while advocating for greater equity, inclusion and justice.Dayna has worked with international companies in business communications, training and organizational development. Having spent more than six years in Asia, she has a track record for organizing and leading cross-cultural and multi-disciplined teams. As a consultant with Larcen Consulting Group, Dayna partnered with companies to manage change and develop individual and team performance.Dayna is also an Organizing Member of nonprofit organization Community Equity Collaborative, which advocates for equity in education through programs ranging from teacher pipelines for early learning educators to K-12 school breakfast initiatives. She is involved with several Early Childhood Education initiatives such as the Child Care Partnership Council of San Mateo County (Member, Workforce Committee), the Menlo Park City School District Early Learning Center (Advisory Board Member), and Foothill College’s Child Development and Education Advisory Board (Member).Dayna graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Honors in International Studies from Butler University. She holds an MBA in International Management from the University of London. http://www.communityequitycollaborative.org/index.htmlhttps://www.childcareaware.org/https://www.ffyf.org/https://heckmanequation.org/Sponsors for this Episode:Flexjobs- Go to:https://www.westatpod.com/sponsorsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.com)

  ACEC welcomes David Zipper onto the show to discuss the future of infrastructure funding in a post COVID economy and the future of Mobility as a Service (MOS).  David Zipper is a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Taubman Center for State and Local Government, where he examines the interplay between urban policy and new mobility technologies. David’s perspective on urban development is rooted in his experience working within city hall as well as being a venture capitalist, policy researcher, and startup advocate. He has consulted with numerous startups and public officials about regulatory strategy. David’s articles about urban innovation have been published in The Atlantic, WIRED, Slate, and Car and Driver. His 2018 article in Fast Company was the first to apply the the “walled garden” framework to urban mobility. David has spoken at events including the Consumer Electronics Show, SXSW, and the FIA Conference. He focuses on topics including Mobility-as-a-Service, the uses of transportation data, the future of micromobility, and linkages between public transit, city regulations, and private shared vehicles.From 2013 to 2017 David was the Managing Director for Smart Cities and Mobility at 1776, a global entrepreneurial hub with over 1,300 member startups. At 1776 David connected hundreds of entrepreneurs to urban leaders eager to deploy their solutions, and he closed millions of dollars in partnerships with cities and corporations worldwide. He continues to be a Partner in the 1776 Seed Fund.David previously served as the Director of Business Development and Strategy under two mayors in Washington DC, where his responsibilities included attracting businesses to the city, promoting entrepreneurship, and overseeing economic development strategy. David led support to Washington’s first startup incubators and guided the city's response to the emergence of ride hail services. Before moving to Washington David served as Executive Director of NYC Business Solutions in New York City under Mayor Bloomberg. David holds an MBA with Highest Honors from Harvard Business School, an M.Phil in Land Economy (Urban Planning) from Cambridge University, and a BA with High Honors from Swarthmore College. He has been selected as a Truman Scholar, a Gates Scholar, and a Baker Scholar. Transcript: Host:Welcome to another edition of Engineering Influence, a podcast by the American Council of Engineering Companies. I am pleased today to welcome David zipper onto the program. David is a visiting fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Taubman Center for State and Local Government where he examines the interplay between urban policy and new mobility technologies. David's perspective on urban development is rooted in his experience working within city hall, as well as being a venture capitalist, a policy researcher, and a startup advocate. He has consulted with numerous startups and public officials about regulatory strategy. David is a published article appearing in Wired, The Atlantic, Slate, and Car and Driver. He's spoken to groups such as the consumer electronics show South by Southwest, and focuses on topics such as mobility as a service and micro mobility and the linkages between public transit city regulations and private shared vehicles. David was also one of the panelists on the ACEC Research Institute's most recent round table discussion on the future of engineering focused on the future of funding in a post COVID-19 environment. And David welcome onto the show. Really great to have you. David Zipper :Thank you very much. It's a pleasure to be with you. Host:So that was an interesting panel. I listened to it a couple of times and I would imagine, I guess it's safe to say there was a universal agreement that the recovery is going to be gradual at best. After COVID-19 with your perspective from working in city hall and having that local political experience, how do you see this playing out where really the rubber meets the road? You know, you're talking about metropolitan transit agencies, you're talking about, you know, people get trying to get to and from work. How do you think COVID-19 is going to impact cities? David Zipper :That's a big question. And there's lots of different ways to answer it. And frankly, the answers are going to be different based on the, the nature of a transit agency versus a county government or a city government. But I can certainly maybe I can offer some, some overall thoughts up front and we can go into whatever detail that you like. But but yeah, in the short term you've seen transit agencies and local governments and state governments really just scrambling to keep the lights on as it were. Adjusting transit routes. Sometimes bringing up capital projects to do, to go faster because there's fewer people on the roads and there's fewer people flying at airports. So you can do airport expansions all faster. There's fewer trains running. So you might be able to more easily do capital projects. David Zipper:But that's really like a, a sort of a short term band-aid because the money's running out fast. We're already just, just today, actually, as we're recording this, there's been news about a $20 billion plus budget gap over the next couple of years in New York City's MTA, that's going to have to get closed. And the biggest transit agencies are feeling the pain first because they are really using their farebox revenue. The fairs that we all pay when we take transit they've used what they, that they collected yesterday to pay today's operating expenses. And in the big cities, that's a big chunk of their revenue, transit revenue. Transit ridership has fallen through the floor because people are uncomfortable on transit, even though it's the data suggests it's relatively safe, as long as people wear masks, but you've already seen, for example, in San Francisco, Muni, the transit service, there is consolidated routes really in a huge way, Caltrain in the Bay area, its future is up in the air there's discussion of whether to do a new tax to save it. David Zipper :And the transit agencies are going to feel the pain a little bit later because most of their revenue comes from state and federal governments that, you know, their budget is already allocated for this year, before the coronavirus hit. But there'll be a rolling impact there. And then for, for, for states and cities to, to you know, state the obvious they can't print money, they have to meet their, their - they have to make their budgets align so they can have a deficit. So what that means is that you're seeing some projects postponed, you're seeing layoffs and the Cares Act at the federal level. It gave a bit of a lifeline a few months ago when the coronavirus first hit there's discussion. Like again, as we're recording this there's discussions on Capitol Hill about a new federal investment program, it's unclear if that's going to have money for states, cities, deities, and for transit agencies, if it doesn't, I expect we're going to see pretty intense contractions and layoffs and pull back on capital projects and all of those levels. Host:It's been in my experience, you know, formerly on Capitol Hill and, and, and, and just watching this from time to time with all the surface bills that kind of come on, you always have that partisan divide when it comes down to the usual argument is that, you know, Republicans want to have the move towards devolution, but it was always that argument that, okay, we're going to Republicans would fight against Democrats who wanted to have bike trails or greenways or things of that nature, rails to trails, things like that. And then the Republicans were always going to fight against transit because they just wanted to make sure that that highway trust fund was kind of boxed in for roads. Host:Given the fact that we're in this new environment now, we're, it seems the federal government is more willing to provide aid, to deal with, to soften the blow for COVID-19. Do you think that any of those old entrenched arguments might shift, just because of the willingness to put money on the table to actually create assistance programs, do you think this might be an opportunity to break the paradigm and potentially have that money going to, you know, state and local transit agencies more freely? David Zipper :I wish I could say yes. I can't because there's a, I think unfortunately the you know, we used to say decades ago that transportation is a nonpartisan issue is simply not true anymore. The, the there's a professor at UC Santa Barbara named Clayton Nall. He wrote a book called the Road to Inequality. And in which he writes about how in the last 50 years transportation funding and particular transit funding has become remarkably partisan. David Zipper :Even to the point that if you live in a Democratic area, like say the Bay area or the New York area, even if you never take transit, you're more likely to vote in favor of referendums, referenda in favor of transit than, than any those who who'd be elsewhere, that doesn't apply in other parts of the country. So transit has become a democratic issue, which to me is unfortunate because frankly, the more people who are riding transit, the less congested roads are including those roads that are being used by some exerbs and suburbanites who are more likely to be Republican. So I would love to, to hear to, for your hypothesis to be held, to be the whole true. But from everything I've seen, like, for example, with the Cares Act you know, Schumer and the Senate and its allies had to hold out longer to be able to get a few billion dollars more for transit, it seems like it was done despite Republican opposition, as opposed to a sort of like heralding, a new breakthrough, which I wish it would on a nonpartisan bias. Host:That's something that was kind of brought up a little bit on the panel, but it wasn't really delve deep really more, more than just a couple of questions and just comments on it. But the push pull between of course, the large metropolitan areas in, on the coasts and your larger cities in the interior, but then you have those swaths of, let's say, you know, like I said, exurban or rural areas, how do you think the funding's going to be effected for projects in those smaller cities or, or areas between the two coasts? David Zipper :Well, a lot of it, right, it's going to depend on, on one, what happened to the budgets of state DOTs, and that's what, that's what those small cities and rural areas are really relying on. And this is a point that was made by Jeff Davis on the, on the panel. David Zipper :You know, even if there is stimulus money from the federal government is provided with a very generous match for highway projects for small towns. And for rural areas would say, I don't know, four to one federal match or whatever it is. There's still a one in five, 1 dollar of every five has to be put up by the local and state governments that at a time when income taxes are collapsing and tax revenue from hotels and restaurants, it's just drying up. It's not clear the extent to which States and local governments can even meet very modest matches. So if I were an official at a, in a small city or small town or a rural county, that's what I would really be worried about is to say, look, if I get a generous program with a low match, can I even meet that? I may just be grants. Yeah. Host:And that, that kind of goes into the segway to the idea of the integrated mobility or the mobility as a, and where the private sector might be able to in some way, step in. I mean, it's the few - Consumer Technology Association and CES. I've been out to a couple of their shows and seen kind of the idea of, you know, mobility as a service. The idea that you know, you might be able to have - deleverage maybe transit. And so in some way where you can actually then have vehicles, which are not so much owned, but private shared vehicles or some kind of autonomous systems, some, some cities are starting to try to get pilot programs on the road already for autonomous buses and things of that nature, which are private public partnerships. That's all nascent a little, you know, it's not fully developed. Where do you think the opportunity is for some of these technology companies that are, that are focused on mobility, and that's a big change. I mean, just the change between transportation to the concept of mobility is not so much what you own or what you have, but how do you get from point a to point B? Host:Do you think It's an opportunity for the private sector kind of enter and, and treat this as a, as a business opportunity? David Zipper :Maybe, maybe I wrote an article in Slate two months ago that noted how truly unusual this moment is, and that you know, ordinarily, there's a lot of research that shows it takes a lot to get you or me or anybody to change how they travel. We're creatures of habit when it comes to commuting, right? We have a given route we take to get to go to work or to the grocery store, to the gym or to the school. And if we're biking or if we're taking a bus, or if we're driving, we're probably going to stick to that. It takes a lot to get us to change. Just inviting you to change or me to change is probably not going to do much. David Zipper :It's really hard. What does get people to change and individual change is if you have a shock, like a like you have a new child born, and your habits have you have to move around, or let's change, maybe you change where you live, you move where you get a new job. That's an individual shock though, or a household shock. What we're undergoing now because of COVID is a society wide shock where everybody is rethinking how they travel, because they may not be going to work anymore at all. And they, if they took public transit, they may not be comfortable doing that. Now they may not be comfortable at being in ride hail the way they used to. There's lots of trips, millions of trips up for grabs in terms of how, what the new mode might be. And frankly, this is sort of a rationale for the cities to quickly put up bike lanes and, and new infrastructure that it can, can encourage people to not default to driving, which can feel like the safest route. David Zipper :It's just not sustainable at scale for cities. So the question becomes to get to your point of like, what's the role of the private sector in this? I would say that there is potentially a role for private sector actors, whether it's operators like scooter companies to step in and be able to provide, for example, a lower priced options for the short term, or maybe monthly rentals, which companies like Spin and I believe Lime have moved toward providing now as sort of a product that fits the market right now to encourage people who are not going to be, who might otherwise default to driving, to take another mode. That's more environmentally friendly, it takes up less space. And then you get into mobility as a service, which for those who aren't familiar, I would assume that everyone knows about MOS. Maybe I should define it really quick, because I don't know if all of our listeners are engaged in that. I Know some of the larger players in the engineering space are, but... David Zipper :Yeah, it's still a new field. It's a lot of people are excited about it and transportation planning and policy and technology, but it's still in its early days. The idea behind mobility as a service is to say that if we can sort of take all of these various options to get around a city for those who don't drive and knit all those options together. So you've got transit in there and scooters and ride hail and car share and bike share, and whatever else, put them all on one platform that MOS platform, it lets people choose how to get from point a to point B on all of those collective options and purchase their ticket, or a ticket that's a combination of modes on that platform. You can actually take away some of the friction, the annoyance factor of having to jump between apps and figure out which is the best service to get you from point A to point B. David Zipper :This is a need, MOS advocates claim, that really didn't exist 20 years ago when we had a very sort of fixed number for decades, really of a number of ways to get around town. You walk, bike, taxi, drive transit, but now we've got these other new modes and MOS can make a little bit simpler to navigate. So, and there's a bunch of companies that provide this now, like City Mapper and transit and so forth. And so on Google Maps, you could argue as a MOS provider in some ways. So the, the role of MOS in this particular moment that we're in is potentially a powerful one because lots of people are again, figuring out how to travel because they're breaking their old habits about how to get from point A to point B and MOS platforms can inform those decisions. David Zipper :And perhaps if the government gets involved, especially could nudge some of those decisions to be, to be resulting in a trip that's other than driving and potentially other than transit, cause people are just uneasy with it right now, for reasons that are in a lot of ways. Understandable. So is this a moment for MOS? Maybe? I would argue that these platforms are really reliant on the underlying quality and comfort of the services that they knit together. So you need to be able to provide comfortable biking and scooter lanes in a city to make people consider those options. You need to be able to provide reliable transit, to get people, to consider that which is, you know, sometimes a problem in American cities. But I do think this is a moment where MOS could be an interesting area of exploration Host:Or at least an area a time where federal policymakers can start looking at this and integrating it into, you know, long-term, you know, policy that, cause I know that, you know, Uber for example, was, was very active on the Hill talking about their fully integrated model where it's, you know, it was the combination when, you know, Uber taxi was kind of first coming out and they were talking about, we'll take an Uber to they're there, I guess, hanger or whatever they're going to consider, you know, get on an Uber taxi that will fly you to the next facility where you can go and take an Uber for your final destination. And you know, that kind of a kind of integrated, you know, closed loop system. David Zipper :Yeah, I mean, that's a little that's going to suit Uber's needs. I'm not sure cities are going to be that excited about everybody jumping into helicopters. Host:Exactly. David Zipper :I think that the high speed rail argument of saying, okay, you can take a high speed rail route to, let's say Washington DC to New York, but after you get off the train, then what? David Zipper :Correct. Host:It's how do you, how do you connect a route and how do you connect that high speed rail line termination to all the different options you can get to get to your final destination without having to get a car or, or, or reliant on one form of transportation over another. David Zipper :Yeah, I think the idea is if you're choosing between driving, flying or taking the train wouldn't it be nice if you could basically with one tap, be able to purchase your train ticket and know that there will be a, just for example, a Lyft car waiting for you because that, that car was summoned knowing that your train is running seven minutes late and it's pulling up just two minutes after the train gets into the station and you're, you've got a seamless sort of transfer from the train to ride hail onto your destination. That's the idea behind MOS, that's an inner city vision of MOS. Usually to be honest, MOS advocates are thinking more about travel within the city. So maybe the argument there would be, you know, I want to go to the place in Fairfax County, I'm in DC and to get to Fairfax County, Virginia, I need to do a combination of transit to ride hail or transit to scooter. David Zipper :And I can in one fell swoop purchase, determine my route, purchase the ticket and know that I'll have a seamless transfer when I get, when I pop out of the Metro station in Fairfax. Host:And then again, you know, a lot of this has been on the tech side because of developing the technology to allow that seamless integration of different mobility solutions. But on the engineering side, the people who are designing the infrastructure to actually enable this to happen. And that's really, you know, our core constituency from an engineer's perspective. What do you think the top, what do you think maybe a few of the, the main things that they should be looking at, or they should be paying attention to? If, they see opportunity to, you know, design the infrastructure to support systems like this. David Zipper :Yeah, I'll mention a couple of things. You know, one is the, again, the topic I wrote about a month ago I feel like there's a lot of people live in cities who suddenly have a new appreciation for their sidewalks, you know, as we're all stuck at home, trying to get exercise, to avoid going stir crazy. You realize that a lot of our urban neighborhoods have terrible sidewalks and some don't have any at all, especially in the South and the West. And I I think we've got, there's a good chance and I frankly, am hopeful that there is going to be a window of opportunity to consider sidewalk products - and sidewalk infrastructure is real infrastructure. It's less expensive than building a tunnel, but for those of your the engineers that are members of the organization that are trying to think of how can I really tap into what public leaders are thinking about now, if you can incorporate high quality wide, well lit, accessible sidewalks into your proposals for renovating a given district or into a new project. David Zipper :I think that this is a time when that's going to be thought of a little bit more directly and more constructively. I think that that also these new bike lanes and, and that are being developed, I don't see them going away. I frankly think that's also opened the door to considerations of some new technologies that will also have infrastructure needs. And I'll give one example that I'm really interested in, which is, which is parcel delivery. There's an argument that the coronavirus is a great catalyst or an accelerator of trends that are already underway. I think everybody knows that people are buying more stuff online than we used to. Now it's even more stuff than we did a few months ago. And there's been moments of sort of bullishness for sidewalk drones. I personally think that's going to take a while. David Zipper :Partly because our sidewalks think like we were talking about earlier, but the other option is is something I am actually kind of bullish on, which is e-cargo bikes, or electric cargo bikes, which for those of the audience who've been to Europe, they're widespread in Germany and other European countries. And they could be, they can utilize the existing infrastructure in cities. And most of it, at least the city of Boston is, but not an RFI today. July 21st, I think is today's date to basically invite suggestions from the private sector about what sort of infrastructure upgrades might be necessary in terms of depots to collect parcels and various neighborhoods as distribution nodes, things like that. And I, this is an area where I'm bullish in cities for the next five years. I think cities are gonna recognize that they can reduce congestion, improve neighborhood quality of life and, and utilization of existing infrastructure. David Zipper :If they shift some of these UPS, DHL, USPS trucks that they take up space and double park and can be pollutants instead utilize E cargo bikes, Europeans can do it. And I think we can too. And a lot of our cities. Host:Those are really two good points. He and I, and I, it's always kind of sad when I see a drone and Fairfax or one of the, you know, robot parcel delivery or package delivery drones get caught up on a stump or something on the, on the sidewalk and Fairfax city. It's kind of sad. David Zipper :But it happened. There was a viral video and Friendship Heights, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Washington over the weekend where you see the sidewalk drone got stuck because the sidewalk got too narrow. And I myself tweeted about him saying, because the guy who saw I was like, Oh, this I helped a little guy. David Zipper:It's kind of cute. I'm like this, isn't cute. If it's a person in a wheelchair, like we've really blown it with our urban sidewalks. And this should be a moment when we should be really investing in them. That's a very good point. Host:Well, David, I do appreciate you coming on the show. There's a lot to talk about here. I'd love to have you back on the show so we can talk about really these mobility issues when it comes to, you know, the interconnection of technology and mobility, how it all kind of ties together. You know, it's something that we'd like to explore a little bit more. Because I think our members are always looking for what, you know, what is the next thing what's going to be the next area that we might be able to invest in. And I think that, that these issues are going to be top of mind. Host:And yeah, and I do appreciate your time. And you mentioned that article. I mean, what else do you have coming out? Where should people be looking for the the article that you're writing now? David Zipper :Yeah, I'm actually, I've got a couple articles coming out in the next week or two. I write a lot about new forms of urban mobility and new technologies, and also about sort of the interplay between local policy, especially around transportation and automobiles and transit. So, so those who are in, if you're interested, you can always reach me on Twitter. I post all my articles there people can send me DMs. If they've got a question it's easy, it's a zipper, just my name at David Zipper. And then for my articles I actually have a website where I put them together. Cause I do write across a number of platforms and that's just as easy again www.davidzipper.com and you can find all the articles there. And I even have a little newsletter. I put out once a month with the stuff I've been writing and thinking about in these topics, because especially in the current environment, so much is changing so quickly. So I appreciate the opportunity to come join you and talk about some of these changes. Host:It was great to have you on and again, follow David and David's zipper and look out for his upcoming pieces. And we'd love to have you back on. So David have a great rest of the week stay as cool as possible when this heat wave and stay healthy. David Zipper:I'll go for a socially distance bike ride. Host:There you go. There you go. David Zipper :Thanks a lot. It's great to be here. Host:And you've been listening to Engineering Influence brought to you by ACEC. 

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Dr. Richard Urso graduated from UTHSC Medical School AOA with Highest Honors. He trained in Dallas at Parkland Hospital/UT Southwestern. He won the Best Teacher award 3X at UT Med School. He invented the patented FDA drug - Oxervate. He also developed 3 off label uses for already approved drugs (2 patent pending). His work includes 100+ hours per month for 6 years in the Emergency Room in General medicine, served as head of ocular oncology at MD Anderson for 6 years and head of ocular trauma for 12 years at Memorial Hermann Hospital, part of the cranial-facial team for 14 years, and in private practice for last 15 years. Dr. Urso is married with 6 children. He's been 95% carnivore for the last 3 years. You can find Dr. Urso at https://mitoade.com/ Twitter: @richardursomd IG: @mitoade FB: Mito-Ade: Ketosis and Beyond. This episode is hosted by MeatRx coach Tracy. Find her at https://meatrx.com/product/tracy-k/

Dr. Richard Urso graduated from UTHSC Medical School AOA with Highest Honors. He trained in Dallas at Parkland Hospital/UT Southwestern. He won the Best Teacher award 3X at UT Med School. He invented the patented FDA drug - Oxervate. He also developed 3 off label uses for already approved drugs (2 patent pending). His work includes 100+ hours per month for 6 years in the Emergency Room in General medicine, served as head of ocular oncology at MD Anderson for 6 years and head of ocular trauma for 12 years at Memorial Hermann Hospital, part of the cranial-facial team for 14 years, and in private practice for last 15 years. Dr. Urso is married with 6 children. He's been 95% carnivore for the last 3 years. You can find Dr. Urso at https://mitoade.com/ Twitter: @richardursomd IG: @mitoade FB: Mito-Ade: Ketosis and Beyond. This episode is hosted by Dr. Shawn Baker MD. Find him at https://shawn-baker.com

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Dr. Chris Duff is the Director of Platform & Community at FundRx, an early-stage healthcare venture capital firm.   He is a doctor-by-training with marketing expertise across a wide range of industries.   Fun fact here - One of the industries include selling chicken coops online.   In this podcast, Chris and I discuss his journey from completing medical school at the University of Illinois to becoming a director at FundRx   We also discussed how he avoided his sunk cost fallacy and was able to objectively evaluate what he enjoyed and did not enjoy   Which ultimately led to him to be 1 of 200 people in his class of medical students to take the lesser-taken path of not pursuing a residency and blazing his own trail to his current dream job.   Chris also shares his massive failures in his first and second businesses prior to starting from scratch to acquire his digital marketing skillset   I really enjoyed my conversation with Chris. Please enjoy!   _____   Previously, he led campaign strategy for LaunchBoom, one of the most well-known marketing agency specializing in crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.   He also co-founded Physiologic Technology, which utilized existing smart scale technology to help physicians administer individualized diuretic-dosing instructions at low cost.   Chris holds both his M.D. and an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, where he graduated with Highest Honors.

Gwen Foster is a Hanna Kroeger practitioner, certified Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapist, Certified Biofeedback Technician and Personal Coach. Other modalities include Reiki, Matrix Energetics, SRT, EFT, and ECR. Gwen received her Bachelor of Natural Health Studies with Highest Honors from Clayton College of Natural Health in 2003. Her website is http://nuvisionusa.com/ Today's topics: her background and how you got into naturopathic medicine What is NuVision and how does it help you identify blocks and imbalances in clients? 1. My results and how it works based on resonances 2. What goes into the machine and how does it work? 3. How can it be used to help recover from injuries or illnesses? It is a cooperative component with healing but it does not diagnosis “Nu|Vision visualizes resonances between these holographic tokens, resulting in analytical insights. A Swiss psychologist named Carl Gustav Jung coined the word “synchronicity” to describe the experience of events that are apparently casually unrelated, yet occur together in a meaningful manner. Synchronistic events reveal an underlying pattern, a conceptual framework that encompasses, but is larger than any of the systems that display the synchronicity. Following discussions with both Albert Einstein and Wolfgang Pauli, Carl Jung believed that there were parallels between synchronicity and aspects of relativity theory and quantum mechanics. Synchronicity is perceived as being a law of attraction in a higher-dimensional space, but is actually caused by convergence in the lower-dimensional reference system.” · This machine, based on resonances from my blood type, my name, where I was born, and the hospital I was born in revealed that I need healing with friends, healing, and integrating shadow cells… And really revealed some personal stuff that has been going on in my life over the past couple years. What all does it reveal because it also offered nutritional options for me? · Polarity (division) issue · It showed that I resonated with weak muscles in my neck and shoulders, so she connected me with holistic chiropractor Dr. Marmostein, I emailed him, a busy dr, and the next day he called me, got me in, and in 1 visit helped me reduce some lingering symptoms · What all can these results help someone looking to make some changes do? · What is C60 and why might it be better taken than other supplements? o I started using it On December 30 and just got to the bottom of the bottle. I did not research extensively, but found that after a week or 2 I was feeling a bit more energized and more control of the lingering symptoms from the concussion. o Studies show: The effects of C60-olive oil solutions in an experimental model of CCl4 intoxication in rat strongly suggest that the effect on lifespan is mainly due to the attenuation of age-associated increases in oxidative stress. o Antioxidant qualities o C60 is one of the top 5 antioxidants you should be taking · WebMD defines them as substances that “protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. Many experts believe this damage is a factor in the development of blood vessel disease (atherosclerosis), cancer, and other conditions.” Gwen's advice to her 22 year old self and her gift to share with the world.

Graduating from Georgia Tech in 1991 with Highest Honors in Electrical Engineering, Angela Fox has often been asked how she moved from such a technical education with early roles in corporate systems and strategy into a life where she is transforming companies and communities, building cultural facilities, and serving as a catalyst for change and role model for impact and meaning in every area she touches. The answer is simple. At engineering school, she learned to solve problems – the more complex the issue, the more elegant the solution. She walked away with a Co-Op student's awareness that there are many areas where a creative mind is key, that molds are meant to be broken, and that there is no situation that cannot be made better. As the CEO of the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID), she was asked to create an organization that would change the way people see, perceive, and experience Crystal City. In a very short time and at a nationally-recognized level, she did just that. From a long-standing belief that the area was a “concrete canyon” that no one would visit without an appointment to the shortlist for Amazon's HQ2, as well as winner of the International Downtown Association's Pinnacle “best of the best” award because of her strategic implementation of competitive programs, as well as her ability to engage and infuse energy into the community as a whole. People are the heart of any company, campus, culture and community, and the only way to bring about real, active, and repeatable transformation is to enlist their energy as stakeholders in the process, the progress, and the ultimate success. As a 32-year, Tesla-driving vegetarian who runs 5Ks, cycles thousands of miles every year, and practices all forms of yoga, all while being committed to her community by serving and chairing local arts boards, and she inspires people to embody the changes they seek to achieve. She is a dynamic speaker, dedicated mother, friend, and proud promoter of the philosophies and processes that she learned on the ground throughout her career. She has traveled all over the world (6 continents, 72 countries, and 47 states), worked with a Japanese Security Software firm as a C-level coach and interim Marketing VP, and run her own consulting firm providing business strategy, marketing and executive coaching services to individuals, corporations, and non-profits. She has re-introduced many people to the personal and business value of building lives that matter, to them, helping them become active contributors, board members, citizens and participants. Whether launching Verizon.net, introducing new programs at Cultural Tourism DC, or building an award-winning new theater in downtown DC, she is dedicated to her community and is honored to forever be a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech! Website: https://www.northernvirginiamag.com/northern-virginians-of-the-year-angela-fox/   Twitter:@crystalafoxy  IG: @angeladfox

Brandon & Stephanie engage in a discussion on the Step 2 Clinical Skills Examination controversy with three special guests: Dr. Hillary Johnson a dermatologist from University of Iowa, Dr. Deland Weyrauch a resident physician at Yale University, and James Price a medical student from the Medical College of Wisconsin. They discuss the history of the exam, the layout of the exam, pros and cons of the test, vast amounts of evidence regarding the test and student/patient outcomes along , the organizations and people behind the test, steps beyond state medical association for change, their opinion based on the evidence on a national  standardized skills exam in medical education, and much more! United States Medical Licensing Examination Website: https://www.usmle.org/  Federation of State Medical Boards Website: http://www.fsmb.org/  National Board of Medical Examiners  Website: https://www.nbme.org/  AMA Council of Medical Education: https://www.ama-assn.org/about-council-medical-education  American Medical Association Website: https://www.ama-assn.org/  Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Website: http://www.accme.org/    References: Archer J, Lynn N, Coombes L, et al. "The impact of large scale licensing examinations in highly developed countries: a systematic review". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27543269    Burdick et. al. " Can We Increase the Value & Decrease the Cost of Clinical Skills Assessment" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28834846    Winward et. al. "The Relationship between communication scores from the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills examination and communication ratings for first-year internal medicine residents". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23524927    Cuddy et. al. "Evaluating Validity Evidence for USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills Data Gathering and Data Interpretation Scores: Does Performance Predict History-Taking and Physical Examination Ratings for First-Year Internal Medicine Residents?". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26397703    Lehman and Guercio "The Step 2 Clinical Skills Exam: A Poor Value Proposition". https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMp1213760?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov    Guest Contact Information:  Hillary's Email: hillary-johnson@uiowa.edu  Deland's Email: deland.weyrauch@yale.edu  James's Email: jsprice@mcw.edu   Hilary's Biography: Dr. Johnson received a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology with Highest Honors at the University of Iowa and then completed her medical education and doctorate in immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. After her research on the molecular pathways immune cells use to fight cancer, Dr. Johnson decided to focus on patients with a high risk of developing skin cancer. Following an internship in internal medicine in Boston and training in dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine, she completed a two-year fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology at the Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons/New York-Presbyterian Hospital. While in training, she initiated one of the first research projects assessing patient safety and quality of care in the field of dermatology. Dr. Johnson's collective research interests in cutaneous oncology, surgical reconstruction, and patient safety continue to grow. She is a published author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and is a frequent lecturer at universities and national meetings of multiple medical specialty associations.   Deland's Biography:  Deland Weyrauch is a pathology resident at Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. He is from Ray, ND. Deland was successful in passing a resolution through the North Dakota Medical Association to advocate for the elimination of the USMLE Step 2 CS from state licensure requirements for physicians.     Jame's Biography: James Price is a 4th year medical student at Medical College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He discovered an immediate interest in health care policy upon starting medical school and has been an active member of the American Medical Association-Medical Student Section, the Wisconsin Medical Society, and the Benjamin Rush Institute. His career goals include increasing access to health care and prioritizing preventative health. He plans to practice Psychiatry and advocate for increased child and adolescent mental health resources  

Rakhel Shapiro has over a decade of dedicated mindfulness practice in the insight meditation and Unified Mindfulness traditions. Her approach draws from Shinzen Young’s "four quadrants" of practice: to appreciate self and world, transcend self and world, transform self and world, and express the benefits of practice in our thoughts, words, and actions. She balances an insight/liberation driven focus with cultivation of deep caring, empowering students to transcend unnecessary suffering, and nourish connected and meaningful lives.Rakhel specializes in one-on-one Meditation Mentorship for emotional and relational intelligence, living by authentic values, and deep insight practice. Her work is informed by specialized training in attachment-oriented mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing.Rakhel is a certified Meditation Mentor through Mettagroup and Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society, and a teacher in Shinzen's Unified Mindfulness system. She holds a BA with Highest Honors from Vassar College, and is currently a PhD student in clinical psychology at Long Island University - Brooklyn.https://deepmindfulness.io

We are all born with gifts and a purpose in life; we are all here to make an impact and a difference in the world. But very often, we lack the confidence, commitment, and the drive to apply ourselves. We question our abilities in life and feel we are just living day by day without any purpose. We need to realize that we have inside us the potential to change the world and touch the lives of those around us. This takes self-mastery, which will allow us to take control of our lives and live up to our full potential, shape our destiny and achieve everything we’ve ever wanted. This is a very special book review for me, as Tony Robbins really touched my life years ago, when I took his course Personal Power, when I was 15 years old. I graduated HS younger than most, and my mom was a single mom and did not have the finances to support my college education. So I started going to college full time and had to work a full time job plus 2 part time so that I could be able help my mom out and go to college. It was a struggle as my classes would often end at 11 and I had to be at work the next morning and take the bus to Downtown LA because I did not yet drive at the time. One late night as I was studying, I had the TV in the background and saw an infomercial by Tony Robbins and I was intrigued by the stories of success that he help touch. So I took the plunge and used by Debit Card with my last money to buy his program. That was the day that changed my life and set me on a journey and help me find my inner power to start my own business in my bed room, failed, started another one, and failed again, and continued getting back up because of the lessons I learned from him and putting my mindset in a position to learn from my mistakes and get back up. I eventually graduated and received Highest Honors and started a full-time job while building my company on the side. So reading this book today, which is pretty hefty at over 500 pages, seems like a summary of all the books I have done in this podcast over the last 47 previous episodes. I have 2 special books lined up for Episode 49 and culmination with Episode 50 which I am very excited to share with you. The lessons in this book has helped me commit my time, even with my busy life with a demanding career and 3 kids with the support of my beautiful and amazing wife. This podcast is a passion project for me, and is my way to be able to inspire others to find their inner power and Awaken their Giant Within. So let's dive into my four main takeaways from this amazing book by Tony. Allow me to leave you with this. We need to understand, that one small decision or change in the way we behave can have a dramatic effect on how we live our life and impact others. To become the person we really want to be in life, we have within us the power to make the change, we just have to recognize our own power. So decide what we want, take the necessary actions to achieve the desire, figure out what isn’t working and change our approach until our desires come to fruition.

RealWear is building the world’s first REAL hands-free and fully rugged head-mounted tablet solution for connected industrial workers. We’re a seasoned team of executives and human factors experts from the ultra-rugged smart phone, smart glasses micro display and industrial augmented reality spaces. Andy Lowery is an authority on industrial manufacturing and has pioneered the early use of augmented reality in enterprise settings. He has served at the forefront of engineering and operational management in some of the world’s most demanding industrial, defense and manufacturing environments. Andy’s experience heading the engineering departments of market leading companies shaped his vision to co-found and become CEO of RealWear, Inc. Andy most recently co-found and served as President of Daqri where he transformed Daqri into a world leading industrial augmented reality hardware and software corporation. Prior to Daqri, Andy held the position of chief engineer for Raytheon’s Electronic Warfare Systems business where, under his leadership, he won the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Jammer competition, a program worth an estimated $8 billion. Before joining Raytheon, Andy served as general manager at M/A-COM Technology Solutions, overseeing a commercial electronics product line. He has served 23 years in the U.S. Navy, in both active duty and reserve units, and attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Andy graduated with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. https://realwear.com https://www.facebook.com/RealWearInc https://twitter.com/realwearinc https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/12895228/

On episode #35 of Immigration with Tahmina which aired on 7.12.16, I have the honor of chatting with Saba Nafees is a member of the White House Initiative for on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Saba is a recipient of DACA- (deferred action for childhood arrivals- a program created by President Obama for undocumented children in the US). She is one of the first applicants of the program and a national advocate for DACA. Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University after graduating in May of 2014 with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics with Highest Honors. To graduate with this distinction, she wrote an original Honors Thesis on her research. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she had the pleasure of founding multiple student groups such as the Mathematics Ambassadors and the first ever Define American chapter inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage DACAmented youth in West Texas. She is also at the forefronts of entrepreneurship efforts at Tech and abroad, helping lead the Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship program and is currently involved in implementing a business plan for Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal. During the past school year, she served as the Student Government Vice President for Graduate Affairs at Texas Tech along with continuing to serve as a One Young World Ambassador. Saba talks about why DACA has been important in her life and why it is important to all Desi folks. This is a great interview with someone is an example of what immigrants have to offer in America!

This Friedman Seminar features Sara C. Folta, PhD, presenting "Preliminary Investigation of Civic Engagement as a Novel Approach to Behavior Change and Body Weight Improvement in African American Females: The Change Club Study." This seminar was held on November 4th, 2015. Sara C. Folta, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She is an interventionist who conducts research in community settings to improve nutrition and physical activity using approaches from behavioral psychology, communications, and sociology. She currently leads two funded projects to promote cardiovascular health among African American women, one using civic engagement as a novel approach to behavior change and another exploring the historical, cultural, and environmental factors that impact health behaviors. She is also a co-investigator on multiple studies focusing on obesity prevention and nutrition and physical activity promotion in several age groups. She has served as Chair for both the Healthy Aging Division of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior and the Aging Special Interest Group of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Folta received a B.A. in biology from Middlebury College (Phi Beta Kappa, Highest Honors), an M.S. in cell and molecular biology from the University of Vermont, and a Ph.D. in nutrition from Tufts University About the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy: The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University is the only independent school of nutrition in the United States. The school's eight degree programs – which focus on questions relating to nutrition and chronic diseases, molecular nutrition, agriculture and sustainability, food security, humanitarian assistance, public health nutrition, and food policy and economics – are renowned for the application of scientific research to national and international policy.

Jim Beach's first book, School for Startups, was published by McGraw-Hill in June 2011 and reached as high as number 9 on Amazon's business section.  Jim has started businesses and has taught entrepreneurship around the world and will be again headlining the Entrepreneur Summit at the world's most exclusive university, Indian Institute of Technology, in January 2013.   Jim received his Japanese and Business Administration masters degrees from the University of Hawaii and Japan-America Institute of Management Science of Tokyo, Japan in December 1992. He specialized in Japanese Financial Systems and was selected to receive the Fujitsu Foundation for International Education Scholarship, was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, and also was awarded Highest Honors. He worked for the Japanese government trade promotion office (JETRO) where he helped American companies export to Japan and The Coca-Cola Company, both in Japan and in the United States.   Along with co-authors Chris Hanks (head of UGA Entrepreneurship program) and David Beasley (AJC and Bloomberg reporter), Jim wrote School for Startups. It was published by McGraw-Hill in the summer of 2011. Promoting the book, he has done over 50 radio interviews, was featured in a UPS commercial, was referred to as the Simon Cowell of venture capital by CNN, and was excerpted by Entrepreneur magazine and the Wall Street Journal India.

Young Jean Lee, 1996, in conversation with Professors Catherine Gallagher and Scott Saul. Young Jean Lee graduated from the UC Berkeley English Department with Highest Honors in 1996. She then continued in our PhD program, before leaving to become a playwright. She is now the artistic director of the Young Jean Lee Theater Company, based in New York City, and she has written and directed a number of successful plays in New York and abroad. Her most recent piece, “The Shipment,” has received widespread critical acclaim from The New York Times, The New Yorker, and elsewhere.

Young Jean Lee, 1996, in conversation with Professors Catherine Gallagher and Scott Saul. Young Jean Lee graduated from the UC Berkeley English Department with Highest Honors in 1996. She then continued in our PhD program, before leaving to become a playwright. She is now the artistic director of the Young Jean Lee Theater Company, based in New York City, and she has written and directed a number of successful plays in New York and abroad. Her most recent piece, “The Shipment,” has received widespread critical acclaim from The New York Times, The New Yorker, and elsewhere.

Abstract 1:Real-time logic (RTL) is useful for the verification of a safety assertion with respect to the specification of a real-time system. Since the satisfiability problem for RTL is undecidable, the systematic debugging of a real-time system appears impossible. With RTL, each propositional formula corresponds to a verification condition. The number of truth assignments of a propositional formula can help us determine the specific constraints which should be added or modified to derive the expected solutions. This talk describes this debugging approach and how it can be embedded into autonomous systems. We have implemented a tool called ADRTL for automatic debugging of RTL specifications. The confidence of our approach is high as we have effectively evaluated ADRTL on several existing industrial applications, including the NASA X-38 Crew Return Vehicle avionics.Abstract 2:Embedded systems are becoming ubiquitous and are increasingly interconnected or networked, making them more vulnerable to security attacks. A large class of these systems such as SCADA and PCS has real-time and safety constraints. Therefore, in addition to satisfying these requirements, achieving system security emerges as a critical challenge to ensure that users can trust these embedded systems to perform correct operations. One objective in a secure system is to identify attacks by detecting anomalous system behaviors. This part of the talk describes the challenges in the design and implementation of such intrusion detection system (IDS), addressing (1) accuracy: the IDS identifies no or as few false positives as the resource (time, space, power, etc.) and/or policy constraints allow, and no or as few false negatives as the resource and/or policy constraints allow; (2) efficiency/timeliness: the IDS does not violate the host embedded system's application deadlines and has a reasonable space overhead; (3) scalability: the IDS can scale to work with large embedded systems; and (4) power-awareness: the IDS does not significantly reduce the operational period of battery-powered embedded systems. We conclude with an outline of one of several promising embedded IDS approaches under investigation. This approach is based on automatic rule-base generation and semantic analysis. About the speaker: Albert M. K. Cheng received the B.A. with Highest Honors in Computer Science, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, the M.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Electrical Engineering, and the Ph.D. in Computer Science, all from The University of Texas at Austin, where he held a GTE Foundation Doctoral Fellowship. Dr. Cheng is currently a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston, where he is the founding Director of the Real-Time Systems Laboratory. He has served as a technical consultant for several organizations, including IBM, and was also a visiting faculty in the Departments of Computer Science at Rice University (2000) and at the City University of Hong Kong (1995).Dr. Cheng is the author/co-author of over 100 refereed publications in real-time/embedded systems and related areas, and has received numerous awards, including the U.S. National Science Foundation Research Initiation Award (now known as the NSF CAREER award). His recent paper titled ``Automatic Debugging of Real-Time Systems Based on Incremental Satisfiability Counting'' in the July 2006 issue of the IEEE Transactions on Computers has been selected as its Featured Article. He has been invited to present seminars, tutorials, and panel positions at over 30 conferences, has given invited seminars/keynotes at over 30 universities and organizations. He is and has been on the technical program committees of over 100 conferences, symposia, workshops, and editorial boards (including the IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, 1998-2003). Currently, he is on the TPC of RTSS, RTAS, RTCSA, ESO, EC, ICEIS, ICINCO, SE, SEA, AIA, CNIS, CCN, ISC, and PDCN, and is the Program Chair of the 10th International Conference on SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND APPLICATIONS (SEA), November 2006, Dallas, Texas. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE. Dr. Cheng is the author of the new senior/graduate-level textbook entitled Real-Time Systems: Scheduling, Analysis, and Verification (John Wiley & Sons), 2nd printing with updates, 2005.