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In this episode of We Talk Health Podcast, Brandi Pruitt and Byron Elam are in studio to talk about this years Donate Life Ceremony at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (JMCGH), and the new James Ross Angels of Hope Award.Nursing Director, Brandi, shares her journey ino the nursing field and how her department collaborates with Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) to support the work of organ donation. We discuss the record-breaking year in number of donors served at JMCGH and some myths surrounding organ donation.All of us have opportunity to potentially save and improve lives: Register to be donor at bethegifttoday.comGuests:Brandi PruittNursing DirectorByron ElamExternal Affairs Coordinator, Tennessee Donor ServicesHost:Kara MobleySocial Media CoordinatorResources:Register to be an organ donorTennessee Donor ServicesPrevious Donate Life Podcast Episodes:Donate Life 2023Donate Life 2024 with James Ross & Jill GrandasDonate Life 2024 with Bob Arrington & Sean Kimmins

The HEART Model: An Integrated Faith-Based & Psychological Approach to Heal from Trauma Benjamin B Keyes, PhD, EdD, NCC, CCMHC, LPC, MCT Professor/Director of Training and Internship for Masters of Mental Health Counseling Program Divine Mercy University Dr. Benjamin Keyes' specialties include dissociative disorders, domestic violence, child abuse, addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, human trafficking, and work with refugees. Dr. Keyes received his Doctorate in Rehabilitation Counseling in 1985 from International College and his most recent in Counseling Psychology from the University of Sarasota in 2003. He also has Doctoral Degrees in Theology, Divinity and Ministry. Over the years Dr. Keyes has worked extensively with hospitalization programs, and private practice, and has established himself as one of the leading program innovators for partial hospitalization programs. Dr. Keyes has been in Private Practice for over forty years and has been a researcher in Trauma and Dissociation for the last 26 years. Dr. Keyes and his colleagues have received the Richard A. Kluft Research Award for work and research in the People's Republic of China from the Journal of Trauma and Dissociation and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. His work dispelled the Cultural Model of Dissociation and has resulted in Dissociative Disorders being treated throughout mental health facilities in China. Dr. Keyes has also received The Hope Award from Restoration Ministries for his work in establishing, the HEART Model, a faith-based trauma model for working with Trafficked Survivors and complex trauma. Over the last six years, Dr. Keyes has been a Professor and Director for the Center for Trauma and Resiliency Studies at Divine Mercy University in Sterling, Virginia. As head of the Center for Trauma and Resiliency Studies, Dr. Keyes supervised the development and training of graduate students in First Response and Chronic Trauma. Dr. Keyes also serves the University as a Clinical Mental Health Program Professor. The Center's Trauma Team will deploy to traumatic events worldwide as needed, train professionals and paraprofessionals, and research the HEART Model and its ethics with trafficking survivors. The book The HEART Model is a 20-year project coming to fruition, following a 7-year study showing its efficacy. Dr. Keyes is also the Executive Director of The Green Cross Academy for Traumatology. He is happily married to Kim, has two adult children Shawn and Jasmin, and an adopted 10-year-old Garite, three beautiful granddaughters Violet, Amber, and Arella, and a Grandson, Xander.  3 Top Tips  Folks will understand that DID formerly MPD is something that people can heal from but takes work and time. Listeners will learn of a way to Hear God's Voice and be able to find a Real Living God without the need of Theology, Polity, or Denominationalism. Listeners will be able to apply what is said of healing to themselves Social Media Linked-In: Benjamin B Keyes Facebook-Benjamin B Keyes email-bkeyes@divinemercy.edu CTRS URL: WWW.divinemercy.edu/academics/ctrs

If you are a regular reader of MinistryWatch, you know that we write a lot about ministries that care for the least and the lost in our culture. The Bible is clear that care for the poor should be one of chief concerns as Christians, but helping the poor in ways that are actually helpful is not easy. The issues are complex, and solutions require wisdom and discernment. One of the smartest, and most compassionate, people working in this field is my guest today, James Whitford. Whitford earned his doctorate from the University of Kansas Medical Center before he and his wife, Marsha, founded Watered Gardens Ministries in 2000. Watered Gardens has been on the forefront of the “effective compassion” movement for more than a decade. In 2019 it won WORLD Magazine's “Hope Award for Effective Compassion.” Whitford and Watered Gardens take no government funds, and they put Scripture front and center in their work. Whitford says that true freedom and dignity cannot flourish if people are trapped in dependence – whether than dependence is on alcohol, drugs – or the government. Whitford has taken the lessons he learned at Watered Gardens and created True Charity, a network of like-minded organizations (now numbering more than 200), that champions the “resurgence of civil society in the fight against poverty.” James has a new book out. It's called The Crisis of Dependency: How Our Efforts to Solve Poverty Are Trapping People In It And What We Can do To Foster Freedom Instead. I've been a fan of James Whitford for a couple of years, and now I've become a big fan of this book. I think every Christian donor who cares about helping the poor should have this book. And if you will stay tuned until the end of the program, I'll let you know how you can get your own copy. But until then, here's my interview with James Whitford. That brings to a close my interview with James Whitford. His new book is The Crisis of Dependency: How Our Efforts to Solve Poverty Are Trapping People In It And What We Can do To Foster Freedom Instead. We are making this book our donor premium for the month of February. That means that if you give a gift of any size to MinistryWatch, we'll send you a copy of this book as our thank-you gift. Just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the donate button at the top of the page. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We technical, database, and editorial support from Christina Darnell, Casey Sudduth, Stephen duBarry, and others. I'm your host, Warren Smith. I hope you will join me again on Friday, when Natasha Cowden and I will bring you our take on the news of the week from MinistryWatch. Until then…may God bless you.

Episode Summary: Christina Ricucci, a dynamic artist who blends singing, songwriting, acting, dancing, and choreography. Christina shares her journey from starting dance at age two to competing and training rigorously, achieving national titles, and landing performances featured in Disney projects. She reflects on how Lyme disease, diagnosed in her teenage years, drastically shifted her career, leading her to explore music and acting. This illness ultimately led to the release of her first self-written single, Ophelia, marking a creative milestone. Now teaching dance, choreographing, and producing music, Christina offers valuable advice for aspiring artists, highlighting the importance of adaptability, passion, and creative exploration. This episode is filled with insights for anyone navigating creative careers and personal transformation. Show Notes: (00:00) - Introduction to the podcast and guest, Christina Ricucci (02:00) - Christina's early start in dance and first performances (05:00) - Transition from dance to music and songwriting (08:30) - How Lyme disease impacted Christina's career and forced a pivot (12:00) - Embracing other creative outlets: music, acting, and songwriting (15:30) - The current role of dance in Christina's life: teaching and choreography (18:00) - Advice for young dancers exploring multiple creative avenues (22:00) - Q&A with Business of Dance mentees (40:00) - Christina recommends summer programs and intensives for dancers (44:00) - Reflecting on competitive dance and ballet training (49:00) - Christina shares memories from Showstoppers and other dance competitions (51:00) - Final thoughts from Christina on following your passion and embracing creativity (53:00) - Closing remarks and sign-off Biography: Christina Ricucci is an alternative singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer/choreographer based in Los Angeles, CA. She draws inspiration from life experiences, pain, love, happiness, poetry, and, of course, art, in her creative endeavors. As a dancer and choreographer, Christina has trained extensively in ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, and musical theater. She has furthered her training at intensives with prestigious institutions such as The Juilliard School, Nederlands Dans Theater, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Hubbard Street Dance, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Martha Graham, Limon, and Batsheva/Gaga. Christina has choreographed award-winning pieces and has taught dance workshops and choreography across the country. Christina is an 8-time National Champion soloist and has toured the U.S. and Canada as a demonstrator with both the JUMP and NUVO Dance Conventions. She was awarded the prestigious National Title of “Best Dancer” from the Dance Awards, the Hope Award from YAGP, and was a Gold Medalist at the World Ballet Competition. She has also appeared on the covers of Dance Spirit magazine as their Cover Model Winner and Inside Dance magazine. Christina's dance career led to her first acting job at age 12, when she was cast as a ballerina in a Disney project. After enduring several years of Lyme Disease treatment, she expanded her creative pursuits to include acting and music. She has won “Best Actress” awards at multiple film festivals. In 2019, Christina was the featured vocalist on Nowhere Near, an international award-winning soundtrack. Her music weaves dark pop with contemporary production, and her upcoming project includes the release of her first single, Ophelia, inspired by John Everett Millais' painting based on Shakespeare's Ophelia. The debut EP is expected to be released in late 2024. Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/christinaricucci https://www.facebook.com/christina.ricucci

CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 17th Publish Date: January 17th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, January 17th and Happy Birthday to James Earl Jones ***01.17.25 - BIRTHDAY – JAMES EARL JONES*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Northside Hospital Cherokee Has New Hysterectomy Option Cherokee County Robotics Teams Advance to Super Regionals Service League of Cherokee County Announces Heritage of Hope Finalists Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1: Northside Hospital Cherokee Has New Hysterectomy Option Northside Hospital Cherokee now offers vNOTES, a minimally invasive hysterectomy technique, with Dr. Michael Litrel performing the first procedure on December 11. vNOTES uses the vagina as the access point, avoiding external incisions, and offers benefits like reduced surgical time, shorter hospital stays, less pain, no visible scars, and faster recovery. This method is used to treat conditions like fibroids and cancer. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends vaginal hysterectomy when possible. Northside Hospital also provides other minimally invasive options, including laparoscopic and robotic techniques, and offers vNOTES at Northside Atlanta. STORY 2: Cherokee County Robotics Teams Advance to Super Regionals Three Cherokee County School District teams advanced to the super regionals in the First LEGO League robotics competitions. Mill Creek Middle School's LEGO Cats – Pink and Gold teams, and Dean Rusk Middle School's Brick Army II team, earned high scores at regionals. Mill Creek's teams also won the Core Values award. The competitions involve designing and building robots with LEGO Mindstorms to solve missions and completing a research project on ocean exploration. Trophies are awarded in categories like Robot Design and Core Values. The super regional event, featuring top teams, will be hosted by Mill Creek Middle. STORY 3: Service League of Cherokee County Announces Heritage of Hope Finalists The Service League of Cherokee County announced the finalists for the 2025 Heritage of Hope Award, honoring individuals committed to community service and supporting children in need. The finalists are Janet Read Welch, Carrie Minicozzi, Buster Cushing, and Courtney Lott, recognized for their significant contributions to Cherokee County. The award winner will be revealed at the Service League’s Annual Gala and Benefit for the Children on January 25 at Timbers on Etowah in Canton. Tickets are $150, with proceeds benefiting Safe Kids Cherokee County. More details and tickets are available at the Service League's website. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: Drake (Drake Realty (Cherokee County) STORY 4: Cherokee County Promotes Eleven Firefighters Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services promoted 11 firefighters in a ceremony at the historic Canton Theatre. The event, attended by family and department members, celebrated their dedication and leadership. Promotions included Sergeants Heath Weekly, James Laughlin, and Alissa Whetstone; Lieutenants Eddie Barajas, Ron Davis, and RC Vaughn; Captains Chad Wigington and Brad Gravitt; Battalion Chiefs Josh Wilkie and Brady Cornelison; and Division Chief Scott Deal. Family members pinned badges, marking a new career chapter. Fire Chief Eddie Robinson praised their commitment to serving the community and mentoring future firefighters. STORY 5: Public Hearing Set For Medical Complex on Union Hill Road A public hearing on February 18 will address a developer's request to rezone 7.45 acres on Union Hill Road for two medical office buildings. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to set the hearing, with Chair Harry Johnston opposing. The proposal includes two 25,000-square-foot buildings for office and commercial use. Johnston prefers office/institutional zoning over neighborhood commercial, opposing retail use. The site, near Avery Elementary School, is seen as unsuitable for residential use. The hearing will consider rezoning from agriculture to neighborhood commercial, with potential adjustments to office use. The Planning Commission previously recommended denial, necessitating the hearing. 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Welcome to an interview with the author of Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys, Payam Zamani.    In this episode, Payam shares the most important lessons he learned from building a record-breaking billion-dollar IPO called AutoWeb, and how it fell apart. He took those early lessons and created his current company, One Planet Group, with the “people-first” culture he wanted all along for AutoWeb. As a result, One Planet Group's success has allowed Payam to reacquire AutoWeb and bring it back to profitability.   In Payam's book, Crossing the Desert, readers take an intimate look at how the paths we choose, the values we embrace, and the systems we decide to participate in (or not) can make or break us, not only financially, but spiritually. Payam's story is a timely reminder that enduring and embracing life's most difficult journeys can lead us to a brighter future—not only for ourselves, but for the people around us, and even the world.   Payam Zamani is an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of One Planet Group, a closely held private equity firm that owns a suite of online technology and media businesses.   Born in Iran, Zamani was forced to flee at the age of 16 due to his religious beliefs as a Baha'i. He was offered asylum in the United States in 1988, settling in the San Francisco Bay Area. Upon graduation from the University of California, Davis, he and his brother founded AutoWeb, one of the first online car marketplaces, which they took public in 1999.    Since then, he has built and currently owns multiple technology and media businesses, has invested in more than 50 companies, and is striving to redefine capitalism in an attempt to elevate business to serve humanity. He has been named the “Best CEO for Diversity,” is the recipient of Tahirih Justice Center's Hope Award, and received an Award of Distinction from UC Davis in 2018. Zamani and his wife, Gouya, have two daughters, Sophia and Ella.   Get Crossing the Desert here: https://rb.gy/pio8ht   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Have you ever felt that your health was less than optimal, yet standard tests such as bloodwork indicated that everything was normal? Often, identifying the root causes of health conditions – and ultimately healing from them – requires digging deeper and exploring the various elements that contribute to your well-being, from the physical to the spiritual and beyond.  As a licensed naturopathic medical doctor renowned for her pioneering work in integrating advanced, conventional and alternative medical practices, Dr. Donese Worden excels in demystifying medical science and empowering individuals to actively manage their health. Dr. Worden consults on metabolic therapies for cancer and brain disorders and maintains a far-reaching impact through her clients worldwide. She received the 2014 Hope Award for her outstanding contributions to prevention and education in behavioral health, and leads Pruvit Research, a company dedicated to validating health and wellness products, medical devices, and coaching through rigorous third-party research. A seasoned talk show host, Dr. Worden also hosts and produces “Health Hot Seat,” an upcoming innovative television debate show that juxtaposes traditional and alternative medical perspectives. In Episode 197 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Dr. Worden discusses the following:  A detailed explanation of the 7 pillars of health – sleep, body, BMs, energy, mental state, relationships, and spiritual health – and how regularly assessing them can help you gain greater insight into your overall wellness Suggestions for actionable steps to take in order to improve each pillar of health  Insights to help you identify trustworthy solutions amidst both the pharmaceuticals/Western medicine field and the health and wellness industry – and why it's important to keep an open mind when considering both approaches  To learn more about Dr. Worden, visit https://drworden.com or look for her on social media.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMindsetGame.com.  

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 460, featuring an interview with the author of Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys, Payam Zamani.    In this episode, Payam shares the most important lessons he learned from building a record-breaking billion-dollar IPO called AutoWeb, and how it fell apart. He took those early lessons and created his current company, One Planet Group, with the “people-first” culture he wanted all along for AutoWeb. As a result, One Planet Group's success has allowed Payam to reacquire AutoWeb and bring it back to profitability.   In Payam's book, Crossing the Desert, readers take an intimate look at how the paths we choose, the values we embrace, and the systems we decide to participate in (or not) can make or break us, not only financially, but spiritually. Payam's story is a timely reminder that enduring and embracing life's most difficult journeys can lead us to a brighter future—not only for ourselves, but for the people around us, and even the world.   Payam Zamani is an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of One Planet Group, a closely held private equity firm that owns a suite of online technology and media businesses.   Born in Iran, Zamani was forced to flee at the age of 16 due to his religious beliefs as a Baha'i. He was offered asylum in the United States in 1988, settling in the San Francisco Bay Area. Upon graduation from the University of California, Davis, he and his brother founded AutoWeb, one of the first online car marketplaces, which they took public in 1999.    Since then, he has built and currently owns multiple technology and media businesses, has invested in more than 50 companies, and is striving to redefine capitalism in an attempt to elevate business to serve humanity. He has been named the “Best CEO for Diversity,” is the recipient of Tahirih Justice Center's Hope Award, and received an Award of Distinction from UC Davis in 2018. Zamani and his wife, Gouya, have two daughters, Sophia and Ella.   Get Crossing the Desert here: https://rb.gy/pio8ht   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo  

Gracie is an American figure skater. She is a 2014 Olympic bronze medalist, a six-time Grand Prix medalist, and a two-time U.S. national champion - both in 2014 and 2016. In 2017, Gracie stepped away from the ice to seek help for her mental health around depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and an eating disorder. She recently returned to the ice and has become a passionate mental health advocate - leading her to be featured in Sports Illustrated, the Players Tribune, the NY Times, the HBO documentary, Weight of Gold, and countless other news sources. Given her experience, she's led countless mental health initiatives and was recognized with the 2022 Bell of Hope Award. She recently released her memoir "Outofshapeworthlessloser: A Memoir of Figure Skating, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out…" - a book in which she provides the most authentic and deep look into her journey from growing up to where she is today - navigating the world of being in the public eye as an elite figure skater. -----Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more.Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube-----Show Notes:1. Welcome to She Leads2. Gracie's Childhood and Upbringing3. Gracie's Spirited Personality 4. Her introduction to Figure Skating 5. The Pressure and Subjectivity of Figure Skating 6. Finding Out She's an Olympian7. The Pressure of Body Image in Figure Skating 8. Promoting a Healthier Body Image in Sports 9. Creating a Safe Space for Athletes - Mental Health10. Quieting the Inner Critic Please share She Leads with a friend and Leave a Review!

Send us a Text Message.Kristin is a force! Her story she shares on this episode is simply amazing! We go way back when she was a child, what she learned while playing softball and having her father as her coach, being an amazing teacher, to becoming a monther. After she had her first born child, 4 months in, she learned that her son was leagally blind. She shares her vulnerable, honest feelings finding that out. A few years later she had another son and he also was diagnoised legally blind and then not long after that she had a sighted daughter. She shares it all with us. This is a must listen episode! Kristin's Bio:Kristin Smedley is the Mom of three children, two of which were born blind and are now thriving far beyond all grim expectations. Kristin is the Best Selling author of Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight and the award winning children's book, What I Can Be Is Up To Me. A recognized expert in the blindness and rare disease communities, Kristin won the highly regarded Champion of Hope Award, was named an Ambassador for the National Organization of Rare Disorders, and is a 2022 inductee into the Conwell-Egan Catholic Wall of Fame. Kristin is a popular, in demand speaker who has been invited to share her message internationally. As CEO of a global patient organization, she coordinated legislation (H.R. #625) that became the first in US history to be submitted in Braille. Kristin spoke at the FDA to help achieve the first ever FDA approved gene therapy to treat an inherited retinal disease in the United States. Recently, the research her organization coordinated achieved a $1.25 Million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Her TEDx Talk, books and international summit change perceptions of blindness, and sparked a global movement, Thriving Blind Academy, that is solving the unemployment, literacy, and financial crisis in the blind the community.Connect with Kristin:Website: www.KristinSmedley.comInstagramLinkedInTwitterThank you to our partner this week:Showit! Want to start a website or update your current one on an easy to use platform? Check out Showit! It's the website platform I use to create my website and blog! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Flodesk! Want to stay connected to friends, family, customers and your community you're building? Flodesk is, in my humble opinion, the best email service out there! They don't penalize you for growing your list, like many other email providers out there do! you can get 50% off your first year when signing up with the code: KATEY1https://kateStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Don't miss this enlivening and inspiring episode of the Hive Poetry Collective on KSQD. Join host Julie Murphy as she chats with spoken word poets Tara Bracco and Suzen Baraka. They read work newly published in the debut anthology, Poetic People Power and talk about their motto-- Art + Action= Change. This anthology draws from twenty years of live performances of Poetic People Power, poetry for social good. Their work explores social and political topics as well as their personal journeys. Tara Bracco is founder and producing artistic director of Poetic People Power. She's created, produced, and performed in 20 spoken word shows about the social and political issues of our time. She is a recognized leader in the field of art and social change and has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Time Out New York, Brooklyn Rail, and HuffPost for her visionary leadership of Poetic People Power. She has spoken about art and activism at colleges, festivals, and theaters, and she is the recipient of 20 competitive grant awards. She is also the recipient of the 2015 Images and Voices of Hope Award. Her work as a journalist has been published by Cosmopolitan, American Theatre, Condé Nast Traveler, BUST, and Clamor. In 2009, she cofounded the international nonprofit The Project Solution, which serves 30,000 people in 14 countries. You can find Tara on Instagram and Facebook.       Suzen Baraka is a two-time Emmy Award-winning poet and SAG-AFTRA actor. With a passion for performance ignited over 17 years ago, Suzen has graced stages nationwide, captivating audiences with her magnetic presence and powerful spoken word.  A true advocate for the transformative power of the arts, Suzen served as an artist in residence at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, using poetry and performance to inspire and uplift underprivileged youth in Irvington and Newark. Her commitment to social justice extends beyond the stage, as evidenced by her role as the writer and face of Theraflu's Right to Recover Campaign, championing women's access to paid sick leave. Her work has been recognized with two regional Emmy Awards for her PSAs, titled: VOTE 2020 and My Asian. As an American actress, poet, and proud woman of Black and Korean descent, Suzen Baraka seeks to build bridges, spark conversations, challenge norms, and pave the way for a future where art and activism converge in powerful harmony.  You can contact Suzen on her website, Instagram, and Two Stop by David Johann Kim by the Ensemble Studio Theater at Atwater Village.

Elizabeth Horn is a health care communicator and the cofounder and codirector of The ART of Infertility, for which she has curated more than thirty exhibits since its inception in 2014. The ART of Infertility was the 2018 recipient of the Hope Award for Innovation given by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association for its work communicating patient experiences through arts programming. Horn lives with her family in Ann Arbor, MI. Maria Novotny is an Assistant Professor of English at UW-Milwaukee. Her research considers how reproductive health patients advocate for care. Invested in community issues related to infertility, she co-edited the anthology Infertilities, A Curation (published by WSUP) which puts into practice “story as theory” by featuring visual and written narratives from over 60 contributors – each of whom self-identify as infertile. Other scholarship related to her community-engaged research and teaching has been published in the Community Literacy Journal, Reflections, Rhetoric Review, Rhetoric of Health and Medicine, TCQ and more. For the last 10 years, she has co-directed The ART of Infertility. Robin Silbergleid is a poet and nonfiction writer; She is the author of several books that are centrally concerned with infertility and recurrent reproductive loss, as well as single motherhood. Her current research project is a monograph tentatively titled Queer Mother Memoirs: Experiments in Life/Narrative that offers a hybrid critical-creative analysis of contemporary memoirs by and about queer mothers. Born and raised in Illinois, she holds both a PhD in English and an MFA in Creative Writing from Indiana University. She is currently a professor of English and associate chair for undergraduate studies at Michigan State University. She lives in East Lansing, Michigan. Listen as Elizabeth, Maria, and Robin discuss with Ellen and Jenn: • Each of our guests experiencing different forms of infertility. • The work of the ART of Infertility as a national arts organization based in Michigan and Wisconsin. • Founded in 2014, Elizabeth, Maria, and Robin curate innovative and emotionally provoking art exhibits to portray the realities, pains, and joys of living with Infertility. • Forming a connection and creating a manuscript to be published. • Embodying their mission of breaking the silence around the experiences of infertility. • Offering art and storytelling as a therapeutic way to connect with others. Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903. Learn more about Art of Infertility: www.artofinfertility.org Order your copy here: https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/infertilities-curation Learn more about our podcast: https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/ Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: https://www.brightfuturesfamilies.com/ Get your IWTPABIY merch here! https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/merch Learn more about Ellen's law firm: http://trachmanlawcenter.com/

Caroline Boudreaux is a social entrepreneur and Founder of the Miracle Foundation, an international nonprofit that helps orphans and foster children find a safe, stable and permanent family. Caroline is a firecracker Cajun who was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She founded Miracle Foundation in 2000. While visiting a small village in India, Caroline was invited to the home of a local family that had taken in over 100 orphaned children. From the moment she met those children, she committed her life to helping children find forever families and the sense of belonging we all crave.For her achievements with Miracle Foundation, Caroline has received various awards, including The Hope Award, The Impact Award, and the United Nations Humanitarian Award. She is a popular speaker on topics of Reimagining Philanthropy, Social Impact vs. Charity, and how to Engineer a Miracle. In 2009, she was recognized as one of 200 Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Caroline has completed executive programs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, Yale's Jackson Institute for Diplomacy, and the India School of Business.Today it is my absolute delight to introduce you to this new dear friend of mine and I think you'll fall in love with her just as quickly as I did the first day we met, when she bought me a sandwich at Sundance Film Festival before even meeting me in person because we were headed to the same meeting with mutual friends and she heard I was hungry. Her passion for saving families is absolutely contagious and I can't wait for you to get to know her and be inspired by her goodness. Find out more about the Miracle Foundation at Miraclefoundation.org Email Caroline at love@miraclefoundation.org  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Liz Elting, cofounder and former CEO of TransPerfect, the world's largest language solutions company, with over $1.1 billion in revenue and offices in more than 100 cities worldwide. In 2018, Liz left TransPerfect after being there for 26 years and now she's running Elizabeth Elting Foundation , which advances economic social and political equality for women and marginalized people.  Liz received the 2019 Charles Waldo Haskins Award for business and public service from NYU's Stern School of Business, the American Heart Association's 2020 Health Equity Leadership Award, the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs' 2021 Vertex Award for changing the face and direction of women's high-growth entrepreneurship, the American Heart Association's 2022 Woman Changing the World Award, Trinity College's 2022 Kathleen O'Connor Boelhouwer '85 Alumni Initiative Award, and the Gabrielle's Angel Foundation's 2023 Angel of Hope Award. Liz has been recognized as a NOW Woman of Power & Influence, American Express' and Entrepreneur magazine's Woman of the Year, and one of Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women every year since the list's inception. Liz is also the bestselling author of “Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business”. In this episode, we discuss how Liz came up with the idea for TransPerfect, how she built and scaled a billion-dollar company without taking any outside funding. We also discuss the power of setting goals and taking action, and the role that partnerships play in your success. 

Resources:Major Media League AppOn this episode of The GOLD Standard Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Damon Friedman. He has received numerous national awards, to include the Spirit of Hope Award from the Secretary of Defense, which recognized his national efforts to help the veteran community. Dr. Friedman is the Executive Producer of Surrender Only to ONE, a multi-award-winning film which follows the true-life stories of elite combat warriors in US special operations forces and reveals the implications of combat and the lasting effects our veterans struggle to overcome. He is the author of Igniting Movements, a new book that provides a model for building effective movements, inspiring people to come together under a singular vision to make the world a better place.Connect with Leah Amico:WebsiteInstagramFacebookFacebook GroupTwitterLinkedInTikTokYoutube

E327– Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan. In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with ELIZABETH HORN, who has been a healthcare communicator for over twenty years and is the cofounder and codirector of The ART of Infertility, for which she has curated thirty exhibits since its inception in 2014. The ART of Infertility was the 2018 recipient of the Hope Award for Innovation given by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association for its work communicating patient experiences through arts programming with INFERTILITIES, A Curation. Elizabeth Horn, Maria Novotny, and Robin Silbergleid seek to break through the silence, shame, stigma, and isolation surrounding trouble with conceiving or bearing a child while also demonstrating how central creativity is to grieving and healing. Through personal stories, vignettes, poetry, and works of visual art, this collection captures the anxiety, fear, frustration, anger, stress, and sadness familiar to everyone living with infertility—and not just older white heterosexual couples. Infertilities, A Curation honors the experiences and perspectives of a diversity of individuals living with infertility—women and men; white, Black, Latinx, and Asian; single parents by choice; nonbinary and transgender individuals; heterosexual couples; lesbian and queer-identified couples; and anyone with a medical condition that makes conceiving or bearing a child impossible. As the curator stresses, this collection clarifies: “Infertility does not discriminate.” Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com.

I am honored to welcome Maria Novotny and Robin Silbergeid to Empowering Chats. I am honored to have these two women on my show today. They have a powerful story to share and one that appears in the book entitled, Infertilities, A Curation. These two women, along with Elizabeth Horn put this book together as a result of their shared experiences around infertility. It all started with Elizabeth co-finding the ART of Infertility, for which she has curated thirty exhibits since its inception in 2014. Maria is the co-director of The ART of Infertility. This exhibit was the recipient of the 2018 Hope Award for Innovation given by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association for its work communicating patient experiences through arts programming. And Robin is a writer, a teacher and a scholar who has led many writing workshops and professional conference panels on topics related to infertility. These 3 women collaborated in getting this book put together to highlight how the use of visual art, poetry and creative non-fiction could and did have a hand in helping people from all walks of life heal from the diagnosis of infertility. I started this empowering chat by quoting the opening passage in the book, Infertilities, A Curation.  It goes like this, Infertility begins slowly, quietly with questions and uncertainty . . . and infertility begins with a growing awareness that making a family won't be easy. It Won't happen after a month or 3 or maybe even a year. Infertility begins with the choice to have a child. Infertility begins in the doctor's office with tests and diagnostics codes. Infertility begins with sex. Infertility begins with asking a friend to donate sperm. Infertility begins with the arrival of blood each month . . . with a new cycle . . . with optimism and possibility . . . a first attempt at IVF . . . each treatment cycle can work or not. The written and visual art in this book presents emotional beginnings with individuals wrestling with the diagnosis of infertility and what it means to build family in various contexts. It's an emotional process. And both Maria and Robin shared what it is like to live with infertility and what it means for those women or men, or single “want to be parents” who identify as transgender or LGBTQ to get this diagnosis. This book boldly illustrates how creativity can help people heal. One review states, in part, “This daring collection harnesses the power of the arts to dismantle isolation and stigma, letting the light shine through to reveal the hidden layers of the infertility experience.” I am so humbled and grateful for the work these amazing women have done individually and collectively to bring this topic to the forefront. The healing use of art and creative writing has been a gift for those suffering from infertility. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has been a support for someone suffering with infertility or if you yourself have had a firsthand experience with this diagnosis, know that you are not alone. To purchase the book visit: Wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/infertilities-curation To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Dr. Damon Friedman received his commission in 2000 as a United States Marine Corps Officer and later transferred into the Air Force's elite as a Special Warfare Officer. He retired as a Lt Col. after 20 years, having served four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and is 100% service connection disabled. His decorations include three Bronze Stars (one with Valor) and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. He is a former Squadron Commander (Air Force Special Operations Command) and former Director of Future Operations (Special Operations Command Central). In 2011 Dr. Friedman established SOF Missions with a focus on "empowering warriors to find purpose and be resilient." This national non-profit offers a unique approach to veteran care through a whole health intra-disciplinary method that incorporates a restorative care program that addresses the areas of psychological, physical, spiritual, and social wellness. He has received numerous national awards, to include the Spirit of Hope Award from the Secretary of Defense, which recognized his national efforts to help the veteran community. Dr. Friedman is the Executive Producer of Surrender Only to ONE, a multi-award-winning film which follows the true-life stories of elite combat warriors in US special operations forces and reveals the implications of combat and the lasting effects our veterans struggle to overcome. He is the author of Igniting Movements, a new book that provides a model for building effective movements, inspiring people to come together under a singular vision to make the world a better place. Dr. Friedman is also the Chairman of the Veteran Service Alliance (VSA), a non-profit that advocates for the 20 million veterans to the White House, Dept of Defense, and Veterans Affairs. The VSA serves around a million veterans a year. Dr. Friedman holds a Doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Fuller and is currently pursuing Executive Education in Public Leadership at Harvard University.   In this episode, you'll learn about: The moment that changed Dr. Damon's life and how they lead him to a lifetime of service to our country    How confronting evil and looking death straight in it's eyes changed his life forever    Why Dr. Damon is so strong and secure in his faith In Jesus Christ   Why so many veterans are struggling after leaving service   The story and mission behind SOF Missions   And so much more Connect with Dr. Damon & SOF Missions: Website (SOF Missions) - https://sofmissions.org/   Website (Dr. Damon) - https://damonfriedman.com/   Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/drdamonfriedman/   Book (Igniting Movements) - https://amzn.to/3Q9Hpkc    --   Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ  

In the LGBTQIA+ community, options for family building are often limited – some by the ways employers choose to define infertility, and who can gain access to the benefit. Today's guest, Stephanie Kalili, always knew she wanted to be a mom, but she didn't know what this journey might look like for her. After meeting her wife and building a life together, Stephanie knew she was interested in conception through reciprocal IVF. The only problem was access and affordability.  Luckily for Stephanie, she happens to be employed Amazon, an employer that offers inclusive family building benefits through Progyny.   In fact, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, honors an organization each year with the Hope Award for Access. This award is given to an organization that is really moving the needle and expanding access to fertility and family building care – and this year this honor goes to Amazon.   To learn more about Amazon's benefits, visit here. To learn more about RESOLVE's annual Night of Hope gala, visit here.   Guest: Stephanie Kalili, Progyny Member  Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny   For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page and Progyny's Education page for more resources. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility. Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.  

Happy Thursday! Today on The Business Shift we have a very special guest. Let's welcome Kristin Smedley! Kristin is the mom of three children, two of which were born blind.  Kristin is the Best Selling author of Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight and Brilliantly Resilient: Reset, Rise and Reveal Your Brilliance.  A recognized expert in the blindness and rare disease communities, Kristin won the highly regarded Champion of Hope Award, was named an Ambassador for the National Organization of Rare Disorders, and is a 2022 inductee into the Conwell-Egan Catholic Wall of Fame. As CEO of a global patient organization, she coordinated legislation (H.R. #625) that became the first in US history to be submitted in Braille.  Kristin spoke at the FDA to help achieve the first ever FDA approved gene therapy to treat an inherited retinal disease in the United States.  Recently, the research her organization coordinated achieved a $1.25 Million grant from the National Institutes of Health.  Her TEDx Talk, book and international summit changed perceptions of blindness, and sparked a global movement, Thriving Blind Academy, that is solving the unemployment, literacy, and financial crisis in the blind the community. If you would like to connect with Kristin, check out the links below. Also enjoy some of these free resources as well: Her new children's book: www.WhatICanBeIsUpToMe.com Trailer and info about the short film she co-created, "The Greatest Equalizer" www.ThrivingBlindAcademy.org/film Her first book, Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-Blind-Stories-Succeeding-Without/dp/173206640X Nonprofit: www.ThrivingBlindAcademy.org My speaking/author/everything site: www.KristinSmedley.com Podcast: Brilliantly Resilient Twitter @KristinSmedley LinkedIn @KristinSmedley Instagram @KristinSmedley TikTok @KristinSmedley

Patrick and Joe discussed the latest going on with Georgetown. The guys started by sending positive energy and thoughts to Coach Tasha Butts. They also shared their thoughts on some recent Hoya Hoop Club events, Coach Cooley being honored with the Champion of Hope Award, this season's schedule and more. You can find us on Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more. Just search “The NBS Sports Hour”. Give the show a follow on Instagram and Twitter: NBSSportsHour. DM with ideas or questions.

In this episode Gary Sinise, actor, author and servant leader, shares his story of how he found his true calling in life by dedicating his time to serving and honoring our nation's heroes and their families. About Our Guest: Gary Sinise, actor, director, musician, and humanitarian, has been an advocate for America's veterans for nearly forty-years. He's best known for his roles in award-winning movies Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Ransom, Of Mice and Men, Truman, George Wallace, and The Green Mile, and in the hit TV shows CSI: NY and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. Gary has won an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was nominated for an Oscar. He's the founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which serves and honors America's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. He's the leader and bass player for the Lt. Dan Band, which has entertained more than half a million troops around the world. He is the co-founder of the prestigious Steppenwolf Theater of Chicago. Gary has been presented with many awards, including the Spirit of Hope Award by the Department of Defense. He was named an honorary Chief Petty Officer by the United States Navy, was pinned as an honorary marine, and received the Sylvanus Thayer Award at West Point, given to a civilian "whose character, service, and achievements reflect the ideals prized by the US military Academy." He's the recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honor awarded to citizens for "exemplary deeds performed in service of the nation."

On this Summer Special of The One Way Ticket Show, Host Steven Shalowitz welcomes Hollywood icon, Ann-Margret, to the program. The Swedish-born actresss and performer has won five Golden Globe Awards, has been nominated for two Academy Awards, two Grammys, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and six Emmy Awards – winning one.   She's been a headliner at sold out shows, and has 56 films and counting to her credit, everything from "Viva Las Vegas" to "Grumpier Old Men", "Bye Bye Birdie" to "Carnal Knowledge", and "The Cincinnati Kid" to "The Break Up". She has worked alongside the great performers of the 20th and early 21st century, including: George Burns, Bette Davis, Elvis, Steve McQueen, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Jack Lemon, Claudette Colbert, Jack Benny, Sophia Loren, Jack Nicholson, John Forsythe, Anthony Hopkins, Carol Burnett, Anthony Quinn, John Wayne, Alan Arkin, etc. In 2003, the USO honored Ann-Margret with its Spirit of Hope Award, named in honor of Bob Hope, her friend whom she performed with in Vietnam during the war. In our conversation, Ann-Margret touches on: Performing with the USO, first in Europe as a college freshman at Northwestern, then in 1966 in Vietnam and back in 1968 with Bob Hope What she learned from Bette Davis while working on the 1961 film (her first), "Pocketful of Miracles" Elvis' greatness as a performer and if we'll ever see the likes of another What Bob Hope did for soldiers serving in Vietnam which revealed his caring side John Wayne's kindness Why she loves motorcycles  How her drama teacher at New Trier High School told her at age 16: “Olsson, you're going to be an actress in the movies”. Plus, Ann-Margret shares how her dear friend, actor Justin Chambers, said he was going to create a perfume for her.  Twenty-five years in the making, the limited edition Ann-Margret Eau de Parfum has now been launched with all profits going to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. To purchase, visit: www.annmargretperfume.com

Kristin Smedley is the best selling author of Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight and Brilliantly Resilient: Reset, Rise and Reveal Your Brilliance. A recognized expert in the blindness and rare disease communities, Kristin won the highly regarded Champion of Hope Award and was named an Ambassador for the National Organization of Rare Disorders. Kristin is a popular, in demand speaker who has been invited to share her message internationally. As CEO of a global patient organization, she coordinated legislation (H.R. #625) that became the first in US history to be submitted in Braille. Kristin spoke at the FDA to help achieve the first ever FDA approved gene therapy to treat an inherited retinal disease in the United States. Her TEDx Talk, book and international summit change perceptions of blindness, and sparked a global movement, Thriving Blind Academy, that is solving the unemployment, literacy, and financial crisis in the blind community.

Chloe Melas is an entertainment reporter for CNN, covering all things entertainment and Hollywood for the network across platforms. Melas is based out of CNN's New York bureau. In February, Melas published her late grandfather's WWII memoir "Luck of the Draw," which became a New York Time's bestseller. She has also become outspoken about infertility. Using her platform to share her own family's journey with IVF, her efforts to raise awareness for other families on their own journey's have been covered by People Magazine, Extra, Yahoo! and more. In 2020 she was awarded with Resolve's Hope Award for Advocacy. Melas holds a degree in broadcast journalism from Auburn University. She grew up in both Dallas, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, and currently resides in New York with her husband and two sons. @chloemelas Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn  PATREON: patreon.com/brassandunity  - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS CURED Nutrition -  20% with code BRASS - www.curednutrition.com/brass H.V.M.N - 20% off with code BRASS20 - https://hvmn.com/pages/home Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com  Three Horses Hat Co - 15% off with code BRASS - https://threehorseshatco.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com  - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org  Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Defenders of Freedom - http://defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org The Overwatch Foundation  - http://overwatchfoundationusa.org

This Interview was one that has stuck with me for the longest. Dr. Goodwin took our platform and made it homey and intimate as she shared golden knowledge with us with great care and humility. She is one of the most  sought-after speakers and advisors in her field. Dr.  Goodwin is an accomplished professional with 18 years of experience in the New York City Police Department, and currently serves as a Detective Investigator and Hostage Negotiator, known for her passion, dedication, and results-driven approach to negotiations, helping individuals and organizations build stronger relationships and develop long-term solutions that yield better results and increase productivity both professionally and personally. She is also an Author and a distinguished individual who has made significant contributions to her community and profession. In 2022, she was awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement and she is a Recipient of the 2020 HOPE Award for heroic work in suicide prevention! Yes, she is winning! She has dedicated her life to helping and educating her community and fellow colleagues. Y'all this interview was phenomenal - we can't wait for you all to listen to our amazing conversation. Let's get into it! Her Motto: Communicate * Connect * Collaborate Thank you all and don't forget to check us out wherever you get your podcast fix!  Follow us @TruthandCoffeetime  and @DiverseLuv on your social media platforms.  Subscribe, Review, Like, Share & Comment - engage with us!  Keep hanging with us - we got you! Thank you for listening! Show your support and Treat the Truth & Coffee Time Hosts to a cup of coffee In the meantime, check out a few of our resources and mentions below: Dr. ADRIAN S. GOODWIN SPEAKER | NEGOTIATION STRATEGIST | ADVOCATE  info@adriangoodwin.com Adriansgoodwin.com Adrian S. Goodwin Linkedin IG: @realtalkadrian Pick up her book, "Twins in the City" HERE G&G Security Group A Certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE). A New York State Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business. Licensed, Bonded, & Insured in N.Y.S. Purchase our “Giving Yourself Grace Daily” Ebook HERE Subscribe to our Newsletter Sign up here! Check out our latest blogs Sharing our thoughts Be the first to grab some new merch from our platform Shop at our SHOP We would love to hear from you! Emails: truthandcoffeetime@gmail.com hello@diverseluv.com Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Podcast Credits Engineering & Editing by Brigz Crawford | Instagram:@brigzcrawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song by Brigz Crawford |  Spotify:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Podcast Contributors: ORG5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthandcoffeetime/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthandcoffeetime/support

Today Blu is joined by Grammy Award-Winning Musician Leann Rimes, to uncover music as medicine, self worth, and living from the inside out.    Leann, who has been in the public eye since she was a child, shares her journey to reclaiming her self worth and redefining her definition of success. She reveals some of the struggles she endured to get to a place of peace, and shares advice for anyone looking to find a deeper sense of happiness in life.    Leann also shares the process of creative alchemy, and how to move people with music. She dives into her most recent album: God's Work, and the inspiration behind her heart-opening song "Spaceship".   This is an episode you don't want to miss!   === Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 5:03 Alchemizing Pain into Music 10:30 Reclamation: Living from the Inside Out 14:54 Embracing Our Inner Deviant 16:42 Leann's Spiritual Awakening 18:32 Redefining Success 26:02 Self Worth as a Public Figure 31:54 Spaceship: Feeling Home Sick for the Pleiades  36:18 The Courage to be Vulnerable 42:38 Navigating Anxiety 52:42 The Second Mountain 1:00:00 What Makes a “Good Day” good 1:07:19 Conclusion ===   LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient to take home a Grammy® Award. LeAnn has been honored with the Ally of Equality Award by the Human Rights Campaign for over 20 years of equal rights support, the 2019 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy, and 2009 ACM Humanitarian Award, among other recognitions, solidifying her dedication to making the world a better place.   The powerhouse vocalist lit up television screens throughout the 2018 holiday season as she starred and served as an Executive Producer in Hallmark's “It's Christmas, Eve,” which earned the highest TV original movie debut to-date for the channel premiering to over 4.3 million viewers. In 2020, Rimes shined the brightest and won season four of FOX's The Masked Singer, with Entertainment Weekly stating that she delivered “… the most beautiful performance in the history of The Masked Singer.”   Passionate about using her voice to help heal the world, LeAnn released a chant record in November of 2020 called CHANT: The Human and The Holy (EverLe Records / Thirty Tigers). Rimes continues her wellness journey with two seasons of her iHeartRadio podcast, Wholly Human, which will bring her lifestyle blog, Soul of EverLe, to life and introduces fans to the teachers and wise souls that have made a positive impact on her life. LeAnn is currently serving as the inspiration judge on the discovery+ competition series, Meet Your Makers Showdown, which started streaming on November 27th. LeAnn is also now celebrating her 25th anniversary as a recording artist, commemorating the release of her debut album “Blue,” and will release her next studio album, God's Work, in 2022.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leannrimes/ Website: https://leannrimes.com Music: https://leannrimes.com/music/   ===   BLU: https://www.instagram.com/bluofearth/ https://www.bluofearth.com/ https://www.florescence.earth   DONATE TO THE DEJA BLU PODCAST:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VACWQVBHTCQ3Q

One of India's first supermodels. Actor. Cancer survivor. Mother of twins through surrogacy. Woman of no fixed address. Today I am honored to interview cross cultural phenomenon Lisa Ray. She is an internationally acclaimed performer, philanthropist and star with a reputation for taking on challenging issue-oriented films. Raised in Canada by an Indian father and Polish mother, Ray was discovered while on vacation in India and went on to become not only one of the most successful cover models and celebrities in India but also an acclaimed, award-winning actress who starred in Canada's Oscar nominated film, Water, amongst other prestigious credits. Named one of the ‘Ten most beautiful Indian women of the millenium' by a Times of India poll, Ray cemented her profile as an iconic figure in India before leaving for drama school in London and opportunities around the world. Along the way, Ray found time along the way to host her own entertainment show in India, filmed a landmark music video for Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and became the enduring brand ambassador for Rado Watches. In 2009, Ray attended the Toronto International Film Festival in support of her work in two films. The event marked an important public announcement, in which Ray chose to share her diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma with media and the public. The outpouring of support was immediate and overwhelming. She also started a blog (‘The Yellow Diaries') to share her cancer experiences. Her forthrightness and humour in navigating a difficult illness have earned her the attention and respect of people from all corners of the world, as well as ‘The Voice Achievers Award, 2009' and ‘The Hope Award, 2010'. Ray went on to help raise funds for the establishment of the first research chair for Multiple Myeloma at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Ray's philanthropic interests range from taking part in the on-air drive for SickKids Hospital to Ambassador of Plan Canada's ‘Because I Am A Girl' campaign, a global movement that supports the rights of girls around the world. In 2019, Lisa released her memoirs Close to The Bone. “An unflinching, deeply moving account of her nomadic existence: her entry into the Indian entertainment industry at sixteen; her relationship with her Bengali father and Polish mother; life on the movie sets and her brush with the Oscars; her battle with eating disorders; being diagnosed with multiple myeloma at thirty-seven; her spiritual quest; lovers and traitors, mentors and dream-makers; and the heartaches and triumphs along the way. It is also about Lisa's quest for love. Funny, charming, and gut-wrenchingly honest all at once, Close to the Bone is Lisa Ray's brave and inspiring story of a life lived on her terms.” Lisa and her husband Jason Dehni have two lovely daughters, Sufi and Soleil.

RFK, Jr., the possibly disqualifying information. Last week, Charlie Kirk shared his notion of RFK, Jr. as President Trump's VP candidate. We had some fun talking about it. Today, we examine the very deep downside of RFK, Jr. Aside from taking on the criminal bosses of Big Pharma and his apparently recent purple-pilling about how The Party is using the lie of a Climate Catastrophe to install profitable tyranny, RFK Jr., has said some pretty horrendous things, like putting people in prison for not backing his climate positions to his indefensible support of Hillary Clinton and his back-slapping the murderous Dictator of Washington, Jay Inslee. There is a lot here and a fantastic journalist named Michael Tracey has compiled a huge volume of background we will share today. All of this said, I would love to see President Trump in a second term, or Governor DeSantis in a first term, put RFK Jr., in chare of dismantling the FDA and CDC. Episode 803 linksA master-class on quick but potent research by Michael Tracey.RFK on the NRA Endorsements of HillaryTrump killed America's “democracy.”Loves him some Gavin Newsom, Dictator of CaliforniaPals around with Dictator InsleeSays Trump loves dictators but Biden is a good manWas a big fan of lockdownsWanted to throw “climate ‘deniers'” in prison2022 recipients of the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award included Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America; Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex; and -- wait for it -- Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine. Proceedings were emceed by Alec BaldwinWhat does God say? As we wonder which RFK is the real one, let's read what the Bible says about liars Alan's Soapshttps://alanssoaps.com/TODDUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.BiOptimizershttps://magbreakthrough.com/toddUse promo code TODD for 10% off your order.Bonefroghttps://bonefrog.usEnter promo code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your subscription. Bulwark Capitalbulwarkcapitalmgmt.comAct now and get Bulwark Capital's “Common Cents Investing” guide FREE. My Pillowhttps://mypillow.comUse code TODD for Closeout pricing on all All Season Slippers.Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/hermanGet free activation today with offer code HERMAN. Visit or call 878-PATRIOT. GreenHaven Interactivehttps://greenhaveninteractive.comGet seen on Google more with your worldclass website! RuffGreenshttps://ruffgreens.com/toddGet your FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag of Ruff Greens, simply cover shipping. Visit or call 877-MYDOG-64. SOTA Weight Losshttps://sotaweightloss.comSOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART!Texas SuperFoodhttps://texassuperfood.comTexas SuperFood is whole food nutrition at its best.

MISHON D. MONTGOMERY, MPA, LSSBB Strategist | Speaker | Trainer | Coach https://mishonmontgomery.com/ Mishon Montgomery is an enthusiastic leader who shares her passion for developing others through public speaking and education. Originally from Pensacola, Florida, she is a United States Air Force veteran with 20 years of honorable service, retiring and hanging her boots in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mishon's military experience and drive for normalizing female leadership and representation for the present and rising generation led her to create Mishon Montgomery LLC. The public speaking, training, and coaching business partners with organizations globally to provide powerful facilitation that inspires and motivates leaders, professionals, and educators to meet the demands of a rapidly diversifying workplace and community. Additionally, Mishon has been appointed Chair for the Nevada Commission for Women. Coupling her desire for building a future of gender equity, she intends to use the appointment as an opportunity to study the changing and developing roles of women in society, understand the socioeconomic factors that influence the status of women and recommend proposed legislation to bridge the gaps. Being honored with many prestigious awards for her dedication to leadership and development, Mishon has received the: Bob Hope Spirit of Hope Award; NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award; Brigadier General Wilma Vaught Visionary Leader Award; Blacks in Government Military Leader Award; and was presented a Proclamation by the State of Nevada Assemblywomen. Mishon holds a Master of Public Administration (Public Policy and Governance) and maintains Diversity and Inclusion Certifications from Cornell University and Coach Diversity Institute. Additionally, she holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, is a Certified Master Resilience Trainer, Motivational Speaker, and Life Transformation Coach. Mishon specializes in presentations and Keynote Speaking on Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Team Dynamics, Effective Communication, Unconscious Bias, Resilience Concepts, Suicide Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, and much more. An eternal optimist, Mishon consistently marvels in the deliciousness of life. She is sure to bring enthusiasm to any team, anywhere! (Current as of March 2023)

Kristin Smedley is our guest for today's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday Conversation!Kristin is an author, podcaster, advocate, thought leader, and highly sought-after public speaker (including an incredible TEDx talk).This conversation will inspire you, challenge you, perhaps make you cry, and leave you wanting to do more in areas of need all around you. “I don't wish blindness or adversity on anyone, but I've learned that it's not your job to direct your kids. It's your job to guide them and be there for them.”Kristin Smedley, from Real Woman MagazineKristin's new children's book is What I Can Be is Up to Me, and it is available for pre-order now!Official Bio from Kristin's website:Kristin Smedley is the Best Selling author of Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight and Brilliantly Resilient: Reset, Rise and Reveal Your Brilliance. A recognized expert in the blindness and rare disease communities, Kristin won the highly regarded Champion of Hope Award and was named an Ambassador for the National Organization of Rare Disorders. Kristin is a popular, in demand speaker who has been invited to share her message internationally.Click on the photo to read an incredible article about Kristin in Real Woman Magazine!Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

A man and woman have been indicted by a Cherokee County grand jury on charges related to the death of their infant child in 2021. According to an indictment filed Jan. 10, Railey Smelley, 24, of Dallas, Georgia, and Conor Catalan, 23, of Woodstock are each charged with felony counts of second degree murder, second degree cruelty to children and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Smelley is charged with causing the infant to die of asphyxiation, per the indictment. In an arrest warrant filed by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, authorities say she rolled over the child while under the influence of illegal drugs in October 2021 in a Cherokee County apartment. When he died, the baby was only about six weeks old, according to the sheriff's office. Catalan, is charged with transferring custody of the infant to Smelley, knowing she was under the influence of drugs. Smelley and Catalan were arrested in March after they turned themselves in, according to the sheriff's office. Overnight in late October, a fire broke out in the ceiling of the dry storage room at Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q in Canton, causing the temporary closing of a beloved restaurant. After almost four months of repairs, the restaurant's owners expect to open its doors sometime between mid-February and March 1. The plan to reopen the restaurant marks a happy occasion for the restaurant's owners, staff and customers. Although the restaurant was damaged, the spirit and optimism of the staff was not. The fire is said to have started in the dry storage room due to wiring in the ceiling, Morales said. As the fire grew stronger, the smoke made its way throughout the restaurant, damaging walls and rooms in the rest of the building. After receiving the call, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services dispatched firefighters to the restaurant at 1:01 a.m. October 23, according to the fire department. While there may be some minor changes to the restaurant due to repairs, the overall look and feel of Williamson Brothers will remain the same as it was before the fire. Si Woo Kim of South Korea birdied his final two holes to fire his second straight 6-under 64 and win the Sony Open on Sunday in Honolulu. Kim's eight birdies and two bogeys helped him finish the week with an 18-under 262, beating third-round leader Hayden Buckley by a stroke. The key moment came at the par-3 17th, where Kim's tee shot missed the green. He chipped in from about 28 feet away for a birdie that proved pivotal. Kim said that before hitting his chip, he heard a crowd roar in the distance that told him Buckley had made a birdie at the hole behind him. Etowah grad Chris Kirk finished in third at 15 under. Kirk led after Friday but was unable to hold on to the lead. The tour resumes this weekend with the American Express in La Quinta, California. Private First Class Silas John Bisbee from Woodstock, has graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island. Bisbee successfully completed 13 weeks of basic training as one of 72 recruits in Platoon 4044 and graduated in November. While in recruit training Bisbee was recognized as an expert shooter, squad leader and honor platoon along with the squad. After 10 days leave he reported to Camp Geiger for Marine Corps combat training. Bisbee is a graduate of Woodstock High School. Four finalists have been selected for the Service League of Cherokee County's annual Heritage of Hope Award, the organization announced. After receiving nominations from across community members, the Service League has selected Josh Bagby, Julie Darnell, Juvenile Court Judge Jennifer Davis, and Michele Prance as finalists for the award. The Heritage of Hope Award was established by the Service League to honor a person who is making significant contributions to children in the Cherokee County community through their time, actions, talents and dedication. According to the Service League, the four finalists have consistently demonstrated qualities of compassion and service to either one organization or a variety of volunteer activities that benefit children. They also serve as role models for compassion and service to children in need and strive to make Cherokee County a better place. Cherokee and North Cobb went back and forth for three quarters on Friday night in Kennesaw, but it was Cherokee that built a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and held on through the final buzzer for a 75-61 win. Cherokee held an 11-point advantage at halftime despite five lead changes in the second quarter alone. It scored 13 unanswered points before halftime, with Lawrence Sanford and Tayden Owens leading the charge. North Cobb came out of halftime with a purpose and, led by Evan Daniel's seven straight points, it cut Cherokee's lead to single digits. It cut the deficit to just two points at 49-47 after Jalan Johnson was fouled on a 3-pointer and converted all three free throws. On the next two possessions, though, Cherokee converted on back-to-back 3-pointers from Sanford and Cameron Pope, pushing its lead back up to eight points. Cherokee led 60-49 at the end of the third quarter and outscored North Cobb 15-12 over the final frame to finish off a sixth straight win. Cherokee's win streak continued, and momentum is on its side after knocking off Walton for the second time on Tuesday. 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LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award- winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won "Best New Artist” making her the youngest solo artist to take home a Grammy® Award, and at 15, she became the first country artist to win “Artist of the Year” at the Billboard Music Awards. Out of the 42 singles she has released throughout her expansive career, LeAnn's ballad "How Do I Live" holds the record as Billboard's Hot 100 all-time #1 hit by a female artist and continues to rank #4 on Billboard's “Greatest of All Time: Hot 100 Song.” 15 of her multi-genre singles are top-10 hits, including "Can't Fight the Moonlight," which went #1 in 11 countries. In 2017, the world-renowned singer released Remnants, which debuted at # 4 on Billboard's Independent Album Chart, peaked at #3 on iTunes ® overall charts in its first week, garnered two #1 Billboard Dance hits with “Long Live Love” and “LovE is LovE is LovE,” and one Top 5 hit with “Love Line.” In the fall of 2018, Rimes revealed a new EP for her fans titled Re-Imagined that featured five new versions of some of her record-breaking hits, including an epic duet with the music icon Stevie Nicks. In honor of the 2019 Record Store Day, the Grammy-winning superstar unveiled her first-ever LIVE recording as an exclusive vinyl release titled “Rimes: Live at Gruene Hall” where Rimes celebrated music of all genres. Most recently, on September 16th, LeAnn released her highly-anticipated 19th album, god's work, which is her most genre-bending project to-date, featuring a roster of accomplished artists including Ziggy Marley, Mickey Guyton, Aloe Blacc, Ben Harper, and more. The powerhouse vocalist lit up television screens throughout the 2018 holiday season as she starred and served as an Executive Producer in Hallmark's “It's Christmas, Eve,” which earned the highest TV original movie debut to-date for the channel premiering to over 4.3 million viewers. In 2020, Rimes shined the brightest and won season four of FOX's The Masked Singer, with Entertainment Weekly stating that she delivered “... the most beautiful performance in the history of The Masked Singer.” Most recently, she served as the inspiration judge on the discovery+ competition series, Meet Your Makers Showdown, which started streaming November 2021 and in April of 2022, she headlined an episode of the iconic music series CMT Crossroads alongside Mickey Guyton, Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde, and Brandy Clark, who helped commemorate Rimes' career and recognize the path she blazed forward for women in all genres.Passionate about using her voice to help heal the world, LeAnn was honored with the Ally of Equality Award by the Human Rights Campaign for her over 20 years of support of equal rights, the 2019 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy, and 2009 ACM Humanitarian Award, among other recognitions. She continues to channel her voice in new ways, releasing CHANT: The Human & The Holy (EverLe Records / Thirty Tigers) in 2020, which spent 5 weeks at #1 on iTunes New Age Chart, as well as her iHeartRadio mental health and wholeness podcast, Wholly Human, that brings her lifestyle blog, Soul of EverLe, to life. Wholly Human previously reached #2 on iTunes Health & Fitness Chart, placed in the Top 35 overall for podcasts worldwide and was recently named as one of the 15 best mental health podcasts that educate and empower listeners by Good Housekeeping.

The privacy minded Harry and Meghan have the Ripple of Hope Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization tonight, and then a big Netflix documentary later in the week.Meanwhile Charles is said to have declared that he's not a bank, and stopped taking Harry's calls.

For full show notes, resources mentioned, and transcripts, go to: www.drmindypelz.com/ep150/. To enroll in Dr. Mindy's Fasting membership, go to: resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. This episode covers different strategies for managing hormones and stress for women of all ages. LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum-selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won "Best New Artist,” making her the youngest solo artist to take home a Grammy® Award, and at 15, she became the first country artist to win “Artist of the Year” at the Billboard Music Awards. Passionate about using her voice to help heal the world, LeAnn was honored with the Ally of Equality Award by the Human Rights Campaign for her over 20 years of support of equal rights, the 2019 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy, and 2009 ACM Humanitarian Award, among other recognitions. She continues to channel her voice in new ways, releasing CHANT: The Human & The Holy (EverLe Records / Thirty Tigers) in 2020, which spent 5 weeks at #1 on iTunes New Age Chart, as well as her iHeartRadio mental health and wholeness podcast, Wholly Human, that brings her lifestyle blog, Soul of EverLe, to life. Wholly Human previously reached #2 on iTunes Health & Fitness Chart, placed in the Top 35 overall for podcasts worldwide, and was recently named as one of the 15 best mental health podcasts that educate and empower listeners by Good Housekeeping.   Please see our medical disclaimer.

In October of this year Kerry Kennedy,  daughter of the late US Senator Robert F. Kennedy and a niece of the former US President John F. Kennedy,  released a statement saying that Meghan and Harry were chosen and had agreed to accept one of the 2022 Ripple of Hope Awards given out each year by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Foundation. Ms. Kennedy further announced that Meghan and Harry would be given their award at a gala ceremony in York City on December 6th, 2022.Please keep listening for future podcasts on all things Meghan, Harry, Archie and Lili and in the meantime watch out for other posts on all things Sussex on my blog at https://www.kindthoughtsformeghanmarkle.com/

Andy Dick joins us before heading to jail, more Matthew Perry Whoppers & One-Liners, Casey Anthony is still lying, Grammy nominations, Lionel Dahmer's hairdo, Russia bombs Poland, and we start compiling our "worst band" bracket.No one is ready for snow.Who are the worst rockers of all-time? We have a bracket to make.Jim Irsay is braggadocios about Jeff Saturday's victory.Stuttering John has a camera crew at his house. Twitter has some great speculation as to who is filming.Lionel Dahmer is hanging with Dr. Phil and we can't wait to break it down. Lionel is trying to be the hottest serial-killer father out there.Casey Anthony still blames her father for Caylee's death.RFK Jr hates Meghan Markle. His dad's charity is honoring Prince Harry and that beast with the Ripple of Hope Award.We dive deeper in to Matthew Perry: One Liners and Whoppers.Elon Musk is firing his Twitter employees on Twitter.Music: The Grammy nominations are out. Jay Z and Beyonce are breaking records. Elton John popped up on GMA. Post Malone's Sunflower is the "best song" of all-time now... apparently. Roberta Flack has ALS. We deep dive on The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and all it's multiple cover versions.Jay Leno got burned working on 1 of his 3,653 cars.Jeopardy! is trying to be the shock game show with an edgy Brian Laundrie clue.Andy Dick is sentenced to 90 days in jail and sex offender registration. We check in with Dick before he sets off to jail.Why hasn't SBF of FTX been charged yet?Stephen Freeman is facing felony murder charges of Gabriele Seitz.We need to call Stan this week to preview the Winnipeg Blue Bombers latest Grey Cup appearance.The Washington Commanders beat the Eagles. Time for the '72 Dolphins to PARTY.By the time you listen to this podcast, Donald Trump will have delivered his 'special announcement'.Russia bombs Poland... maybe by accident.Christina Applegate gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is battling MS.Where is Jason Segel? He was NEVER married to Linda Cardellini.Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

In this episode, we're right were we want to be. Meghan is in Cali out here giving rich lady vibes, dropping gems on the weekly podcast and continuing to prosper. Dame Judi Dench writes a letter, not sure why she wasted words like that. Meghan is profiled in Variety and finally, coming up Dec 6th Harry and Meghan will be the recipients of the RFK Ripple of Hope Award. They join previous awardees Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Desmond Tutu and Dr. Fauci.  Make sure to find me on all the places and drop a rating on iTunes or Spotify. Thanks for listening!  

RARE MAMAS RISING- EPISODE 019 A Big Reason to Be Here with FOXG1 Research Foundation Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Rare Mama- Nicole Johnson Nicole Johnson is the co-founder of the FOXG1 Research Foundation and mother to Josie, who has a severe mutation of the FOXG1 gene. The FOXG1 Research Foundation is not only accelerating research to cure FOXG1 Syndrome and brain disorders but also driving change in the rare disease landscape. Bringing more than two decades of experience in media and communications, Nicole currently serves as FOXG1 Research Foundation's Executive Director overseeing every vertical across the organization. In this episode, Nicole's strength of purpose blazes bright, and she speaks with firsthand knowledge about the powerful combination of science and hope. She's a 2022 Global Genes Champion of Hope Award nominee, and she believes we are all here for a really big reason. After listening to this hope-inducing conversation, you're sure to understand why!   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS The journey to a FOXG1 diagnosis for Nicole's daughter Josie How Nicole co-founded the FOXG1 Research Foundation and the work she's doing as the Executive Director The progress the FOXG1 Research Foundation has made, and its impact on the way natural history studies are conducted Why we are living in a “science renaissance” Nicole's concept of “Happiness Hacks” to keep from living inside the gloom     LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED   FOXG1 Research Foundation www.foxg1research.org What is FOXG1 syndrome?  https://foxg1research.org/foxg1syndrome   Nicole Johnson Meet Nicole & Josie: https://youtu.be/NRT7lVuBTJ4 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-johnson-foxg1/ Email: nicole@foxg1research.org   Global Genes https://globalgenes.org/     CONNECT WITH NIKKI   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RareMamas1/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Rare_Mamas/ Website https://raremamas.com/ Email info@raremamas.com      

This comment hit me like a ton of bricks. We often get caught up focusing on what should we all be doing versus what we could do.  Kristin Smedley, author, advocate and mother to two blind children shares her story about how she came to terms with this. When her first son was diagnosed as being blind, she fought her emotions of all things he should do but won't be able to.  It was his ability to embrace the life he knew, where he was so happy, that opened her eyes to possibilities. Then when her second son was also diagnosed, she was ready to help him and his older brother focus on what they both could do, if given the tools and assistance. How much do we who have all our senses miss because we focus on what we think we should be doing, in many cases to please others and in doing so miss the world around us.  A wonderful story about her journey as author, advocate and leader in the blind community focusing on changing the perspective of others. One of my favorite conversations. Enjoy. Please share this one out.  About Kristin Kristin Smedley is the Best Selling author of Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight and a TEDx speaker. Kristin won the Champion of Hope Award and coordinated the first legislation in US history to be submitted in Braille. Kristin spoke at the FDA to achieve the first ever FDA approved gene therapy to treat blindness in the USA. Kristin co-founded Thriving Blind Academy to solve the unemployment, literacy, and financial crisis in the blind the community. www.kristinsmedley.com facebook.com/thrivingblind About Glenn Pasch "Everyone finds themselves in charge at some point in their lives. Yet many of us lack the skills to generate consistent results. My goal is to help you learn the skills to adapt and grow in your personal and business life.” Glenn Pasch is CEO of PCG Digital, a full service digital marketing agency that specializes in helping businesses create and deliver customers raving, recommending & returning for more. He is author of 2 books including "The Power of Connected Marketing" and has spoken and educated audiences throughout the US and internationally. Thanks for making this a top 30 podcast in Personal Development space https://bit.ly/3pmbArb Let's Connect: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/​ Personal Website http://glennpasch.com/​ Company website: https://pcgdigital.com/

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating_________________________________________EPISODE NOTESEva Pate and Logan Bye on “This Week in Skating”Event Results BriefISU Junior Grand Prix Czech Skate ResultsISU Junior Grand Prix Czech Skate Video PlaylistSEA Open Figure Skating TrophySkate HoustonGolden West Championships20th Annual Labor Day InvitationalSkate Canada's annual High Performance Camp - Beverley Smith's articleGeneral Skating NewsISU posted entries for the ISU Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf, Germany scheduled for September. 20-24.ISU posted the entries for the fifth Junior Grand Prix - Solidarity Cup in Gdansk, Poland (includes pairs). First of two JGP events in Gdansk. U.S. Figure Skating has confirmed that Gracie Gold and Lorraine McNamara and Anton Spirdinov will compete at Skate America, Oct. 21-23 at the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood.Skate Canada announced that the 2022-2023 Skate Canada Challenge for pre-novice and novice skaters will be held at Evraz Place in Regina, Saskatchewan from January 25-28, 2023.Bradie Tennell is the final member of Team North America for the Japan OpenRecent InterviewsU.S. Figure Skating did an interview with Audrey Lu on skating as a single skater on the collegiate level and going to school at UCLA. The Herald Newspaper in Everett, Washington named Jean-Luc Baker their 2021-22 Man of the Year in Sports and did a story on him.Phil Hersh interviewed Bradie Tennell for NBC Sports on her foot injury and her move to Nice, France. U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone article on Sonia Baram & Daniel Tioumentsev before their JGP debut in Ostrava. CBC did an interview with Scott Moir, who credited his coaches-turned colleagues for rediscovering love of skating.Social Media UpdatesGracie Gold will receive the 2022 Bell of Hope Award from the Mental Health Partnerships in Philadelphia during the 23rd Annual Bell of Hope Celebration Oct. 6. Ticket information. Retired Canadian pairs skater Lubov Ilyushechkina will be teaching a fall seminar in November at the Strathcona Paper Center in Napenee, Ontario.Brandon Frazier is going to be on Hustler Casino Live Poker Show again on September 5.Olexandra Nazarova will be working with Team Savchenko - an online technique, conditioning and yoga classes. Sun Valley Resort tweeted on Sept. 2 that the final show of their summer shows had to be canceled due a' “significant mechanical issue”. Headliners were supposed to be Alysa Liu and Jason Brown. Jason's Instagram photos showed them biking and enjoying the sunshine in Idaho: Upcoming Events for the WeekISU Junior Grand Prix - Latvia, Riga - Sept. 6-10, 2022The 96th Annual Middle Atlantic Figure Skating Championships - Chelsea Piers, NY - Sept. 8-11, 2022. NQS event for singles and pairs. John Nicks Pairs Challenge - it is an ISU international competition for pairs and it takes place during Middle Atlantics. Greater Chicagoland Invitational - Evanston, Illinois - Sept. 9-11, 2022. NQS event for singles and pairs. Skate St. Moritz - Oakland, California - Sept. 9-11, 2022. NQS event for singles and pairs.John Smith Memorial - Indian Trails, North Carolina -  Sept. 9-11, 2022. NQS event for singles. Meryl Davis and Charlie White will be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 10.  UPDATE: Tickets are SOLD OUT!IDC and FSO spotlightIDC: Getting to know Jenna Hauer and Benjamin StarrIDC: Getting to know Elizabeth Tkachenko & Alexei KiliakovFSO: Articles coming this week at FSO!

Caroline Boudreaux is a social entrepreneur who left her career in TV advertising in 2000 to found Texas-based international nonprofit Miracle Foundation. With Miracle Foundation, Caroline has received a variety of awards including: The Hope Award, The Impact Award and the United Nations Humanitarian Award. Through her work as founder of Miracle Foundation, she has helped empty 300 orphanages and counting. Learn more about Miracle Foundation HERE. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org and join our monthly Fight Club! To help us continue to grow this podcast, please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show, and I see it, I'll share it, too! I can't thank you enough for your support! I love doing these shows, and I work to use them to bring meaningful content to all our lives. Thank you for being here! To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy AND DON'T FORGET! Big thanks to our sponsor ONNIT: Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME

On Legal Docket, an address from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett; on Moneybeat, the latest economic news; and the Southwest Hope Award winner. Plus: the Monday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network which provides growth financing for businesses led by Christ-followers who winsomely make Jesus known in their lives and work. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.  From Covenant College on beautiful Lookout Mountain, Georgia...a quality liberal arts education and unique campus community that keeps Christ central in all things. More at covenant.edu And from Ridge Haven, the camp and retreat center of the PCA in NC and Iowa. With extensive lodging, dining, and recreational offerings, Ridge Haven serves retreat groups of all sizes and ages, year-round. To book your next retreat visit ridgehaven.org

In Episode 29 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs offers Part III of the three-part podcast with long time patient advocate and 2022 Beacon of Hope Award winner, Karen Godfrey. Karen is the organizer of the Southwest Florida Bladder Cancer Support Group and has been active with BCAN since nearly the very beginning. Rick and Karen talk about her experience managing what was an in-person support group during COVID, the value of support networks and connecting the right people who have similar diagnoses, what some of her best meetings were and offers advice for others who are thinking about starting their own bladder cancer group. You can listen to Part 1 of Rick's conversation with Karen here and Part II here. Never miss an episode of Bladder Cancer Matters by subscribing in your favorite podcasting platform.

Everybody talking about breaking the glass ceiling ain't doing it - of course for various reasons. Dr. Collins-Smith has done it in the education leadership space. She is the 21st president of Harris Stowe State University and the first African American female in this role. She tells her story of how she broke the glass ceiling and what it took to do it on this episode. Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith is the 21st President of Harris-Stowe State University. She is the first African American woman to serve the university in this role. Collins Smith has more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience with an extensive background in administration and program development. She began her career in higher education at Harris-Stowe State University in 2010 as a project coordinator in the Office of Counseling Services. She has also served the institution as provost and vice president of academic affairs, associate provost, assistant provost and as executive director of the Center for Career Engagement.Dr. Collins Smith was the co-principal investigator of a $5 million National Science Foundation grant to substantially strengthen STEM in the state of Missouri, the largest grant in the history of Harris-Stowe. She currently serves as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the nation's largest regional accreditation body. She also served as the campus team lead for the following initiatives; the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Re-Imagine First Year Project, the Strada Foundation Measuring College Value project, the Complete College America MSI Initiative, the Ascendium Project Success Initiative and the Gallup Alumni Survey Project.Dr. Collins Smith serves as chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statewide Celebration Commission of Missouri and board member for the Higher Education Consortium and Greater STL, Inc. She served on both the Alumni Board of Directors and Alumni Foundation Board for the University of Central Missouri. She is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Omega Chapter.Dr. Collins Smith has received several leadership and service awards including the Equal Education Opportunity Group Pioneer Award, Resilience in Action Merchant of Hope Award, Delux Magazine's Power 100 in Education award, the 2022 NAACP Frankie Muse Freeman/Norman A. Seay Commitment to St. Louis Award, the NAACP Excellence in Education award, the NAACP Ben Hooks Community Leader award and the AKA Central Region's Outstanding Educational Advancement Foundation Captain award. She is a 2019 Millennium Leadership Initiative Protégé, a St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative Fellow and a Higher Education Leadership Foundation Fellow.A native of the Historic Ville Neighborhood in St. Louis. Collins Smith is a proud graduate of St. Louis Public Schools. She earned an educational doctorate in higher education leadership from Maryville University in St. Louis. She holds a master of social work degree and a master of public health degree from Saint Louis University. She is a graduate of the University of Central Missouri, where she majored in social work.Support the show

In Episode 29 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs offers Part II of the three-part podcast with long time patient advocate and 2022 Beacon of Hope Award winner, Karen Godfrey. Karen is the organizer of the Southwest Florida Bladder Cancer Support Group and has been active with BCAN since the very beginning. Rick and Karen talk about how she started the BCAN Inspire community and how the group has grown to more than 53,000 people today, how she deals with loss when a member of her group passes away, and the advice that she would give to someone who is considering starting a bladder cancer support group in their own community. Karen and Rick also talk about effective ways to be your own advocate with doctors and other medical professionals. You can listen to Part 1 of Rick's conversation with Karen here and stay tuned for Part III of this special three-part podcast. Never miss an episode of Bladder Cancer Matters by subscribing in your favorite podcasting platform. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.

In Episode 29 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs begins a three-part podcast with long time patient advocate and 2022 Beacon of Hope Award winner, Karen Godfrey. Karen is the organizer of the Southwest Florida Bladder Cancer Support Group. Rick and Karen talk about her initial bladder cancer diagnosis in 2003 and how there was little to no information available about having her bladder removed. Karen was faced with some difficult decisions like choosing a urinary diversion, and unfortunately, her diagnosis came a full two years before BCAN was founded. Karen ended up choosing an Indiana Pouch, a decision that she is happy with 19 years later and she explains what life has been like living with that urinary diversion. Stay tuned for Part II of this special three-part podcast and never miss an episode of Bladder Cancer Matters by subscribing in your favorite podcasting platform.

LeAnn Rimes interviewed me on her podcast Wholly Human and I was honored to get another chance to talk to her for the reality revolution. We talked about everything from creativity to acting to her favorite music and experiences growing up. LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient to take home a Grammy® Award. LeAnn has been honored with the Ally of Equality Award by the Human Rights Campaign for over 20 years of equal rights support, the 2019 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy, and 2009 ACM Humanitarian Award, among other recognitions, solidifying her dedication to making the world a better place. The powerhouse vocalist lit up television screens throughout the 2018 holiday season as she starred and served as an Executive Producer in Hallmark's “It's Christmas, Eve,” which earned the highest TV original movie debut to-date for the channel premiering to over 4.3 million viewers. In 2020, Rimes shined the brightest and won season four of FOX's The Masked Singer, with Entertainment Weekly stating that she delivered “… the most beautiful performance in the history of The Masked Singer.” Passionate about using her voice to help heal the world, LeAnn released a chant record in November of 2020 called CHANT: The Human and The Holy (EverLe Records / Thirty Tigers). Rimes continues her wellness journey with two seasons of her iHeartRadio podcast, Wholly Human, which will bring her lifestyle blog, Soul of EverLe, to life and introduces fans to the teachers and wise souls that have made a positive impact on her life. LeAnn is currently serving as the inspiration judge on the discovery+ competition series, Meet Your Makers Showdown, which started streaming on November 27th. LeAnn is also now celebrating her 25th anniversary as a recording artist, commemorating the release of her debut album “Blue,” and will release her next studio album, God's Work, in 2022.  The New Earth Activation trainings - Immerse yourself in 12 hours of content focused on the new earth with channelings, meditations, advanced training and access to the new earth https://realityrevolutioncon.com/newearth Alternate Universe Reality Activation  get full access to new meditations, new lectures, recordings from the reality con and the 90 day AURA meditation schedulehttps://realityrevolutionlive.com/aura45338118 BUY MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Revolution-Mind-Blowing-Movement-Hack/dp/154450618X/ Listen to my book on audible https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Reality-Revolution-Audiobook/B087LV1R5V  Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Reality-Revolution-Podcast-Hosted-By-Brian-Scott-102555575116999 Join our Facebook group The Reality Revolution https://www.facebook.com/groups/523814491927119 Subscribe to my Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgXHr5S3oF0qetPfqxJfSw   Contact us at media@advancedsuccessinstitute.com For coaching – https://www.advancedsuccessinstitute.com For all episodes of the Reality Revolution – https://www.therealityrevolution.com Follow Us on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TheRealityRevolution/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_reality_revolution/ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/mediaprime Follow me on MeWe https://mewe.com/i/brianscott71 New to the Channel?  Start Here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo9O95w5w6aOPNdLe2NOgc2N All My Interviews -- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo_Y78_zt_zv9TI1AGx-WimT All my videos about Dr. Joseph Murphy - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo_OtBhXg2s85UuZBT-OihF_ All My Neville Goddard Videos In One Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo8kBZsJpp3xvkRwhbXuhg0M All My Robert B Stone Videos In One Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo_4YbfCN1F3HvE6Tk61Z5wk All My Dr. Joseph Murphy Videos -https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo_OtBhXg2s85UuZBT-OihF_ All my Audiobooks - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo-ArT_9WQ-SrKaEP7VgIPb5 Join the prosperity revolution, all of my financial abundance videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo8M7wX4D348BfA2Auj_h0MP All Audiobooks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jo8qS0B3n0&list=PLKv1KCSKwOo-ArT_9WQ-SrKaEP7VgIPb5  All my videos on Orison Swett Mardenhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo9daFLxe21nNa2K-GNqObsx  All My Robert B Stone Videos In One Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo_4YbfCN1F3HvE6Tk61Z5wk  All My Manly P Hall Videos in One Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo9XRvgyMncsaHQV3sNtdul2 #leannrimes #music #creativity

Laurie Strongin   – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 045 Laurie Strongin. Laurie Strongin is founder and CEO of the Washington, DC-based Hope for Henry Foundation which is reinventing the pediatric patient experience in hospitals around the country and positively influencing the outcomes of children with chronic, serious illnesses. Laurie's work with Hope for Henry and the memoir she published, “Saving Henry,” have placed her at the forefront of supporting the rights of patients and their families and the responsible use of new medical technologies. Laurie's advocacy has led her to service on the nation's preeminent science policy and bioethics panels. Her activism has produced op-eds in national newspapers; appearances on television and radio; collaborations with Congressional leadership; and recognition from the White House. An in-demand inspirational speaker, Laurie has been the subject of profiles in USA Today and The Washington Post and on Good Morning America, PBS NewsHour, among other national media outlets. She has received the Bender JCC of Greater Washington's Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award, Children's National Health System's Chairman's Special Award, Georgetown Pediatrics Flame of Hope Award, Children's Charities Foundation's Star for Children Award, Center for Nonprofit Advancement's EXCEL Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Leadership and has been recognized as a People magazine “Heroes Among Us.” Laurie serves on the board of directors of the National Marrow Donor Program/Be the Match. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Laurie Strongin about Hope For Henry Foundation.  Here is what to expect on this week's show: The process of creating the foundation Hope For Henry? Patient stories of children who have been touched by Hope For Henry? Hope for Henry's Super Path to Super Duper Better and Super Rewards for Super Kids  Where Laurie sees Hope For Henry in 5 years. Connect with Laurie:  Guest Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauriestrongin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriestrongin/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strongin / https://www.facebook.com/Saving-Henry-A-Mothers-Journey-by-Laurie-Strongin-197567735762/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices