Podcasts about Hurricane preparedness

How is school nutrition evolving to meet the needs of students and communities? In this episode of the NextUp Podcast, we sit down with Mallory Reeves, Senior Administrator for Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services, to uncover the stories and strategies behind modern school meal programs. Mallory shares her journey and emphasizes the power of collaboration in driving innovation. She discusses the challenges of reshaping perceptions about school meals, the importance of effective communication, and how advocacy ensures students receive nutritious meals. The conversation explores essential themes such as hurricane preparedness, where Mallory explains the steps taken to ensure students are fed during emergencies, and the innovative strategies implemented for employee recognition, including kudos programs and performance incentives that reward exceptional work. She also highlights sustainability efforts such as food recovery and gleaning, shedding light on the role schools play in reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility. Throughout the discussion, Mallory emphasizes the significance of mentorship and community engagement, reflecting on how these elements contribute to personal and professional growth. She also opens up about balancing her leadership role with personal growth through fitness and community involvement, offering an inspiring perspective on the human side of this work. How can schools effectively recognize and reward their teams? What innovative practices are transforming school nutrition? How does community involvement create lasting impacts on meal programs? Tune in to discover the answers and learn how dedication and innovation are shaping the future of school nutrition. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations! Connect with our Guests! =========================== =========================== Connect with us! =========================== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network Media Kit: https://the.nxtgennetwork.com/MediaKit Served Digizine September 2024 Issue: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/597401989/ =========================================== Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:

In this episode of "Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage" with RiskProNet, Cheryl Sanders from Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates in Houston shares her expertise on disaster recovery planning for insurance agencies, drawing from real-life experiences with major hurricanes like Katrina, Rita, and Harvey. Cheryl discusses the evolution from manual backup tapes to cloud-based systems, strategies for maintaining operations during crises, and the importance of staff safety and client communication. She also highlights the challenges posed by modern weather events, internet and cell service disruptions, and the growing need for cybersecurity preparedness. Packed with practical advice, this episode provides value for agencies looking to enhance their disaster recovery plans and better serve their clients.Timecodes00:00 Introduction – Welcome to "Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage"00:19 Episode Overview – Disaster recovery planning with Cheryl Sanders00:44 The Challenge – Lessons from Hurricane Katrina and Rita03:12 Disaster Recovery Evolution – Moving from manual backups to cloud-based systems05:18 Modern Challenges – Houston's increasing climate risks06:06 Today's Disaster Plan – Cloud reliance and unexpected hurdles10:07 Communication Issues – Addressing cell and internet outages12:18 Claims Reporting – Streamlining the process with proprietary tools14:01 Staff Preparedness – Training and role clarity for disaster events15:41 Client Touchpoints – Enhancing empathy and client communication17:17 Budget Considerations – Allocating resources for disaster recovery18:09 Cybersecurity – Safeguarding against evolving threats20:12 Future Planning – Improving employee support during crises24:45 Closing Remarks – Thank you for tuning in and staying preparedResources:Become a member at RiskProNet.comConnect with Cheryl Sanders on LinkedinConnect with Chip Arenchild on LinkedIn

Ever wonder how cargo ships navigate through the Arctic ice or why some companies keep losing their best customers? Grace Sharkey is back with her monthly appearance on EiL, and in this episode, she and Blythe tackle everything from nuclear-powered icebreaker ships breaking through the Arctic to why freight companies might be totally missing the mark on keeping their best customers happy. The pair discuss fresh marketing data that shows how the industry is evolving and wrap things up with a story about how mules - yes, actual mules - are helping deliver supplies to hurricane victims in North Carolina's mountains.LINKS:Grace's LinktreeAutomating Annoying Phone Calls in FreightDirect Mail Statistics that Marketers Need to Know2025 TMSA ELEVATE ConferenceDisaster Logistics and Hurricane Helene Relief EffortsF3: Future of Freight Festival 2024WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you. Trimble is transforming the way the world works through industry leading solutions that reduce cost and maximize productivity. Learn more about Trimble Technology here.Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services here.

In this special bonus episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, we chat with Mira Dessy about her journey from being storm-struck to becoming a leader in preparedness education via social media. She discusses her membership program designed to help families and individuals prepare for unexpected events like job losses, dock worker strikes, and natural disasters. We explore the essential elements of a preparedness pantry, long-term storage solutions for nutritious foods, and practical tips for maintaining these supplies. Mira also emphasizes the importance of having a solid plan for water storage, the right power needs for cooking in a crisis, and keeping our families' dietary preferences in mind while preparing. In this interview, we discuss:   Real-world impacts (from strikes, natural disasters, etc.) and preparedness examples What a preparedness pantry looks like, as well as other emergency essentials Preparedness calendar for step-by-step planning Practical preparedness tips and equipment Food storage and preservation techniques Emergency pantry setup and planning, along with nutritious emergency foods Long-term protein and water storage Emergency cooking solutions during power outages   The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by Restorative Wellness Solutions.  Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/restorativewellnesssolutions/ Timestamps: 00:00 Stock pantry with real food for emergencies. 08:30 Started teaching online skills amid challenges. 11:04 Emergencies vary; preparation aids stability significantly. 18:24 Started stocking supplies, blending with regular groceries. 22:03 Rotate pantry items, plan meals with stored food. 28:17 Water readiness depends on location and tools. 35:30 Training program for restoring client health balance. 37:57 Natural gas stove works during power outages. 42:41 Store items safely based on local conditions. 52:53 Preparedness calendar aids compliance with health advice. 55:58 Self-sufficiency reduces stress and panic during emergencies. 01:03:03 Join, follow, share, suggest topics via email. Speaker Bio:  Mira Dessy is an author, speaker, Holistic Nutritionist and Real Food Advocate who emphasizes a healthy lifestyle and eating whole foods. After experiencing years of debilitating digestive issues and health challenges, Mira realized the healing strength of food after she learned to eat right – slowly but surely regaining her health. Her recovery and its connection to food and eating made such a powerful impact that she returned to school and earned certification as a Nutrition Educator. As a Certified Nutrition Educator, Mira uses her experience and knowledge to educate others on how to navigate the grocery store's mammoth packaged food stock, decipher confusing food labels, and choose healthy convenience foods. Her book, The Pantry Principle: How to read the label and understand what's really in your food helps readers understand these principles. Mira's mission as “The Ingredient Guru” is to help people feel balanced, healthy, and to support them as they work to achieve their health goals. Each body is unique, exceptional, one of a kind. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Through individual consults, public speaking events, and wellness seminars, Mira focuses on education, knowledge, and empowerment coupled with the valuable lessons she learned in her own journey to health to support and encourage us all to eat well and be well.   Connect with Mira Dessy: Website: https://theingredientguru.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theingredientguru/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theingredientguru/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIngredientGuru Email: mira@theingredientguru.com   Additional Resources (as discussed on the podcast):    Preparedness Calendar: https://theingredientguru.com/2025calendar Freeze Dried Camp Stew:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugw7-OXRXKQ  Freeze Dried Egg Scramble:  https://youtu.be/1Dz1iZCmHIw  Washington Post Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/08/09/costco-emergency-food-kit-apocalypse-review/ Class/Course Offerings:  Join The Kitchen Table (for special courses, like the Preparedness Pantry Masterclass): https://thekitchentable.thinkific.com/courses/ppm Keywords:  emergency preparedness, real food emergency preparedness, preparedness pantry, hurricane preparedness, emergency supplies, disaster preparedness, emergency food storage, protein storage, water storage, water filtration, power outages, portable power sources, cooking during emergencies, sanitation in emergencies, preparedness calendar, membership program, food rotation, pantry organization, emergency nutrition, freeze-dried foods, dehydrated foods, camp stoves, portable generators, emergency cooking solutions, functional health professionals, holistic nutrition, ingredient guru, emergency supply planning, natural disaster preparation, survival skills training Disclaimer: The views expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC. 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In this engaging conversation, Ryan Williams Sr. and Shannon Tynes explore themes ranging from light-hearted banter to serious discussions about misinformation in media. They share personal anecdotes and insights on current entertainment trends, culminating in recommendations for shows worth watching. Please LISTEN

Yeah, we're still laughing at the last part of our title too. We had fun with this episode discussing various themes related to smart home technology, travel experiences, and the dynamics of airline boarding. Support the show ( https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15325671) or Buy Us A Coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PoddiMouths Visit https://www.poddimouths.com to listen to past episodes, shop the merch store, and so much more! Wanna start your own podcast? Get started with Riverside.fm by clicking https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=poddi Chapters 00:00 Smart Home Innovations 03:04 Travel Experiences and Airport Dynamics 06:01 Conferences and Networking in Vegas 08:57 Airline Boarding Strategies and Efficiency 12:03 Traveling with Kids and Family Dynamics 15:05 Streaming Services and Entertainment Choices 22:01 Streaming Services and Their Impact 25:00 California Living and Its Challenges 28:04 Political Humor and Its Role in Society 29:53 Government Efficiency and Financial Concerns 34:59 Hurricane Preparedness and Personal Experiences --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poddimouths/support

In this episode, we talk with the Public Information Officer Tara Pearson about the Hurricane aftermath and how to best prepare as we still are in hurricane season for 2024. Thanks for tuning in! 

In this engaging conversation, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss a variety of topics surrounding Hurricane Milton and challenges nurses face during crisis situations. They dive into hurricane preparedness and the difficult decisions surrounding evacuation. They also touch on the impact of natural disasters on healthcare workers and highlight community relief efforts aimed at supporting nurses in need. Nurses struggle to access resources like gas during a crisis and community support is crucial. The conversation highlights the lack of emergency preparedness in long-term care facilities and increasing reliance on non-clinical staff.    Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle. Thank you to our sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit  https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/  and use promo code UNCORKED15 for 15% off your purchase! Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes, giveaways and earn the title of becoming either a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard member for exclusive benefits! Benefits also include patron only Zoom parties, newsletters, shout-outs, and much more.   https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Cocktail of the Week and Host Banter 05:15 Who Really Won the Huddle News Off? 08:59 Erica Needs a New Computer 11:25 Congratulations to the Kapi'olani Nurses 12:46 Hurricane Milton: Personal Experience  20:24 Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Decisions  22:12 Florida People 23:38 Hurricane Nurse Relief Fund  29:55 Access to Gas for First Responders During Disasters  33:57 Lack of Emergency Preparedness in Long-Term Care Facilities  35:40 Nursing Homes Operating With Med Techs Instead of Nurses 39:20 Trash Pickup and Linemen After Hurricane  43:25 Enema of the Week Award #1: Social Media Criticism 51:43 Enema of the Week Award #2: McLaren Flint Hospital   Cocktail of the Week: Mokoli'i Yuzu Express Ocean Vodka, Yuzu, Lemon Juice, Butterfly Pea, topped with Soda Water   Hurricane Nurse Relief Fund: Venmo: @FLRNRELIEF   Link to Episode 34 with Lindsey: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ngubvnipZQWWe2yURkzef?si=YjqrM1LNTlKKYvUsUJmW6Q   New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating!   Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company. Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

This week, Jackie Campbell explores the importance of preparedness in the face of natural disasters, particularly hurricanes, and the emotional toll it takes on families. She discusses the significance of financial planning, especially in uncertain economic times, highlighting the urgency of tax strategies for retirement. The discussion also touches on the impact of market reactions to elections and the disparity between reported economic conditions and personal experiences. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 352-251-1015 or visit www.mycampbellandco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Beyond the Money, Jackie Campbell interviews Wayne Bennett from Cat 5 Hurricane Screens, discussing the importance of hurricane preparedness in Florida. They explore the risks associated with hurricanes, the significance of having a solid plan, and the benefits of using Cat 5 Hurricane Screens for home protection. Wayne shares insights on financial considerations, insurance discounts, and the community impact of hurricanes, emphasizing the need for practical tips and resources to ensure safety during storm seasons. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 352-251-1015 or visit www.mycampbellandco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Amber Silver, assistant professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, University at Albany

Make sure your loved ones in Florida are prepared! Also, make sure your enemies are too.  You don't want a hurricane to take them out.  You want the pleasure of tasting their defeat by your own handsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us your Florida questions!In the path of Hurricane Milton, Rick and Cathy talk about the history of hurricanes, what Milton could mean for Florida — and Gulfport, and the value of the National Hurricane Center.Links We MentionedNew experimental coneSupport the showSupport the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salustri.Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Find her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri Question or comment? Email: cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...

Send us a textAfter a whirlwind year filled with challenges and divine interventions, I'm thrilled to share my journey of faith and resilience on this episode of the Milk and Honey podcast. Picture this: a hurricane barreling toward our home and a year-long house hunt filled with doubt and divine nudges. Yet, through it all, my family and I emerged with minimal damage and a new home, thanks to a seamless VA loan process that seemed almost too good to be true. Join me, Lemon Price, as I recount these experiences and reveal how we transformed our trials into blessings. This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the power of preparedness, gratitude, and spiritual alignment.But that's not all—discover the profound impact of responding to God's whispers, even when they defy logic. From a rapid home purchase to the improved lives of my children, the blessings have been abundant.I extend a warm invitation to connect further at our upcoming book launch party in San Diego. As you listen, you'll find encouragement to trust in divine promptings and give a wholehearted 'yes' to the callings that come your way. Let's celebrate the journey of spiritual growth and leadership together. See you next Monday for more inspiring stories and insights! Enjoy the episode, everyone! How you can be part of the movement to equip women.1. Share the podcast!2. Leave a 5-star review!Here are the best ways for you and me to connect and grow together!Step 1: Subscribe to the PodcastStep 2: Check out my mentorship for under $150/month here Step 3: Let's Connect: https://www.lemonprice.co/coffeechat"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve." Mark 10:45 Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share this in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. CONNECT WITH LEMON: Facebook Instagram Visit the Website Get on a call Join the Community

Send us a textWhat we have all seen in the southeastern USA over the past week has been heart wrenching, whether here in Canada where I could do little more that financially support the NGO conducting operations, to the individuals charging into the chaos to provide relief and rescue those in peril. Evidence is clear that humans do not panic, they rally to the cause, step up to the occasion and do not turn to crime. Acts of violence and theft dramatically fall in disaster zones, though any instance of opportunistic theft is labelled as looting and broadcast across all channels as a representative behaviour of the local population. Abhorrent. Misinformation is the intentional spreading of information one believes to be true but is in fact false, while disinformation is the international spreading of information the individual knows to be false, but does so anyway. Disasters include a breakdown of communication, where normal and stable networks are disrupted, sources of facts are interrupted and a void of available information seeds conspiracy theory. Dependable sources of accurate information are difficult to find and follow, this is a significant problem we are watching in the aftermath of hurricane Helene. Institutional trust in the government has been on a steady decline, amplified in the pandemic and has shown little indication that statistical trends are returning to a growing public confidence in the government. FEMA is a federal government entity and therefore is subject to a mandate from the Stafford Act as well as other regulatory and policy frameworks. I have written extensively about the importance of building trust with the served population in times of peace and calm, building relationships with the affected population in advance of any disaster, so that when the event occurs, FEMA is seen as a trusted and valued addition to the response.If EM is trying to establish themselves as a trusted source after the crisis begins, little success is likely. That requires dedicated pre-event population engagement over time, with all sectors of society acting together. We call it the community response council, the gathering for all parties in the area to discuss how they expect a response operation to be conducted, to establish priorities and to discuss who can do what for whom. Cooperation, coordination - not command and control. The secret sauce is just that, create the council in your area, be the champion and bring together all sectors of society. Leverage what has happened in Helene as an example of why a successful response operation requires a whole of community effort. When the trust is established it won't matter what mis and disinformation is present, residents will turn to their trusted sources for guidance. That is how you win, not by authority or title, but through engagement across society.Support the showwww.insidemycanoehead.ca

In this episode of the Adventures of a Disney Dad podcast, Matt and Chip tackle your questions about Disney vacations.   From the best places to watch football games at Walt Disney World, to tips on what to do if a hurricane hits during your visit. They also discuss the pros and cons of travel insurance, unique ideas for character autographs, and whether certain Disney Dining Packages and Fireworks Dessert Parties are worth the extra cost.   Tune in for practical advice, insightful tips, and fun anecdotes as Matt gets ready for his upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.   00:00 Introduction and Listener Questions Overview 00:30 Travel Agent Services and Listener Shoutouts 01:43 Football at Disney: Best Spots to Watch the Game 07:26 Hurricane Preparedness at Disney 14:44 Choosing Between Art of Animation and Port Orleans Riverside 17:53 Creative Ideas for Character Autographs 19:43 Polaroid Memories and Creative Ideas 21:13 Navigating Hollywood Studios Closing and Phantasmic 23:22 Is the Fantasmic Dining Package Worth It? 28:15 Debating the Fireworks Dessert Package at Magic Kingdom 33:26 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement  

Cyber Security Expert and Founder of Fortalice Solutions, Theresa Payton, joins Bo and Beth to discuss the latest on the Mark Robinson scandal and Donald Trump's call on Apple make improvements to its app security. Plus, Theresa gives a few tips on hurricane preparedness in light of Hurricane Helene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight we discussed Hurricane Preparedness, AM Radio, and EPA News.For all your health and safety needs, visit us at our website safetywars.com, contact us at Jim@safetywars.com or 845-269-5772.We have a regular broadcast on Safety FM, listen to us on your favorite Podcast platform and video network as Safety Wars.

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In this episode of our podcast, host Matt Sullivan sits down with Jim Killoran, Executive Director of the Fuller Center for Greater Housing NYC, to discuss the vital topic of flood resiliency in the Village of Mamaroneck during hurricane season. They dive into the ongoing efforts to protect the community from flooding, the impact of past hurricanes, and strategies for preparing residents for future storms. Tune in to learn about the challenges and solutions around flood prevention, community engagement, and the critical work being done to ensure Mamaroneck's safety and sustainability.

Many communities and buildings experience damage regularly. Unfortunately, one cannot predict the timing of natural disasters, fires, biological outbreaks, mechanical system failures, broken pipes, or compromised roofing systems. … Read More » The post Hurricane Preparedness in 2024: Innovations and Strategies to Protect Your Community appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin Smulison interviews RIMS CEO, Gary Labranche about what's coming up for RIMS, and also Linda Regner Dykeman, the Chief Marketing Officer for Canada at HUB International, about a Webinar she is moderating on September 12th, Pivot and Swerve: Staying Agile During Shifting Market Dynamics. Listen in for details about the webinar.   Justin and Gary discuss the popularity and success of RIMScast, now in its 300th episode, the diversity it represents from the global risk community, and some of the events coming up in RIMS, including the 75th Anniversary Celebration, centered on RISKWORLD 2025 in Chicago. Gary shares his wisdom on trends in risk, what RIMS is promoting in legislation, and how RIMS is growing in influence. Gary introduces the joint production of the Associations' Guide to Risk and Crisis Management toolkit which he coauthored and how it came to be. There is much more to learn from this spectacular 300th episode, so listen in. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS. [:15] About this special episode, Number 300, of RIMScast, coming to you from RIMS Headquarters in New York, featuring RIMS CEO Gary Labranche and a special guest from HUB. [:36] First, let's talk about RIMS Virtual Workshops. The full calendar of virtual workshops is at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. August 15th starts the three-part series, Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management. Other dates for the Fall and Winter are available on the Virtual Workshops full calendar at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. [1:00] Let's talk about prep courses for the RIMS-CRMP. On September 10th and 11th, the RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep will be held with NAIT. There is another RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep on September 12th and 13th. [1:14] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep course will be hosted along with George Mason University on December 3rd through 5th, 2024. Links to these courses can be found on the Certification Page of RIMS.org and in this episode's show notes. [1:29] We've got the DFW RIMS 2024 Fall Conference and Spa Event happening on September 19th in Irving, Texas. We learned all about it in Episode 299. Be sure to check it out! [1:47] Registration opened for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 which will be held from October 6th through the 9th in Vancouver. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca to register. [1:59] We want you to join us in Boston on November 18th and 19th for the RIMS ERM Conference 2024. The agenda is live. The keynote will be announced soon. We want to see you there! [2:14] The nominations are now open for the RIMS ERM Award of Distinction 2024. Nominations are due August 30th. A link to the nomination is in this episode's show notes. If you or someone you know manages an ERM program that delivers the goods, we want to hear about it. All RIMS regional conference information can be found on the Events page at RIMS.org. [2:49] I'm so excited to share this special 300th episode of RIMScast with you all. There's no better guest for me to bring out than RIMS CEO Gary Labranche! He's a busy man. It's very difficult to book an interview with Gary. It's been about seven months and we finally got him! [3:11] We're going to talk about the trends impacting the risk profession, from active shooter preparedness and flood insurance to third-party litigation funding. We're also going to talk about all the different ways in which RIMS is expanding and partnering with other organizations. We are delighted to share this special 300th episode with you all! [3:39] RIMS CEO Gary Labranche, welcome back to RIMScast! [4:00] Gary says it's great to be back and congratulates Justin on 300 episodes of RIMScast. Gary talks about the effort that goes into each episode of the podcast. Justin notes there have been almost 175,000 unique downloads of the 300 episodes. [5:21] Justin thanks Gary for the kind words. Justin says the podcast is the most rewarding thing he has ever done. It changed the trajectory of his career, it has provided wonderful opportunities and it's a great way for Justin to keep in touch with RIMS members and other risk professionals who have an interest in the podcast. He's always loved it. [5:47] The advice Justin got when launching the podcast was to stick to a frequency. With a very minor exception over the past six years, Justin has stuck to a weekly episode. That, and the support of the RIMScast audience, RIMS leadership, and the many sponsors over the years, have contributed to the success of the podcast. Last week was the first sponsored episode. [6:25] The sponsor, Hillwood, will sponsor another episode in September when Justin is on-site at the DFW RIMS 2024 Fall Conference and Spa Event. [6:38] Gary attributes the success of RIMScast to perseverance, good quality, and great, diverse content with lots of different voices. That's what people appreciate the most. Gary loves it because it shows the scope, breadth, depth, and variations of the global community, with guests from all over the world. [7:07] Having guests from many nations and areas of practice is one of Justin's favorite aspects of the show. [7:42] Gary shares an overview of RIMS since January 2024 when he was last on the show. I February Gary went to Australia to visit with the chapter board there. From there he flew to New Zealand and attended the New Zealand and Pacific Island Chapter's Embrace the Unknown event. Gary recommends visiting both nations. [8:59] Next, Gary went to Singapore and hosted the first RIMS-CRMP Networking Reception in Singapore. It was a good crowd and the first time most of them had met each other. Gary visited two universities that support the RIMS-CRMP by providing the RIMS-CRMP Prep course, which is one reason why RIMS-CRMP is growing so well in Singapore. [10:03] RIMS-CRMP in general is growing like wildfire. The number one country with RIMS-CRMP holders is the United States, and the second is Canada, but close on the heels of Canada is Singapore. There are more RIMS-CRMP applicants from outside of the United States than in the United States. [10:38] Gary enjoyed his international trip. It was an opportunity to develop a better sense of how to serve those communities, internationalize RIMS content, and make the RIMS-CRMP a global standard. It's the only risk management credential accredited to an international standard by ANSI, the credentialing body. [11:43] RIMS just went through the audit to renew that credential. Making it a global standard will require RIMS to continue to develop, evolve, and improve, asking questions, and involving and engaging people from all over the world. [12:16] It's RIMS plug time! Webinars! All RIMS Webinar registration pages are available at RIMS/org/Webinars. Servpro makes its RIMS Webinars debut on August 8th with Hurricane Preparedness in 2024: Innovations and Strategies to Protect Your Organization. On August 27th, Riskonnect returns to discuss How To Successfully Deploy AI in Risk Management. [12:46] On September 12th, HUB International returns to deliver the third part of their Ready for Tomorrow series, Pivot and Swerve: Staying Agile During Shifting Market Dynamics. [13:01] Justin is delighted to be joined by the moderator for that session, the Chief Marketing Officer for Canada at HUB International, Linda Regner Dykeman. Justin welcomes Linda to RIMScast! [13:37] Linda says they will be discussing current market trends and challenges. The industry has been able to produce some very strong profits over the last few years, after many years of unprofitability driven by weather events in the property line where rates seem to be unsustainable. Casualty also had its issues, particularly with Directors and Officers liability. [14:05] As a result of the profitability the industry was able to achieve over the last few years, most carriers have become more competitive, to grow their books of business. This competition is not being seen in all lines, segments, or geographies. Some zones have not seen the same level of competition across the board. [14:29] As markets transition from a hard market to a competitive environment, there is some unusual and inconsistent behavior. Carriers in Canada are being more flexible with their appetite. [14:41] London is looking to grow significantly over the next couple of years with goals of hitting $100 billion by 2025. Add to that NGAs who are seeing their market share change as local carriers become more competitive. [14:56] As we transition out of what was considered a hard market, we see a lot of inconsistency in this market. [15:05] Add to this the supply chain issues, which are not what they once were, the economy is flat with spending, once normalized for increase in population, it reflects that of a market in recession. [15:19] We, as brokers are finding competitive solutions to protect our clients. We have to pivot and swerve to discover the right opportunity. [15:30] We had a significant rain event in Toronto, followed by one of the worst wildfires Jasper has ever seen, seemingly a once-in-a-hundred-year event; weather catastrophes are more severe and more frequent. [15:44] How is this going to change the availability of capacity of pricing? Time will tell, as insurers try to figure out if their pricing models included the right loadings for these events. [16:07] Being informed by what is happening in the market; the trends, the opportunities, what's available, and partnering with the right broker, will help a risk manager make an informed decision, appropriate for their business. [16:28] The panelists have decades of experience and expertise across North America. They work with clients, markets, and other experts and bring a much broader perspective and experience to this session. [16:43] Steve Pottle is the risk manager on the panel. He's been omnipresent in RIMS Canada for years. He's a former RIMS VP and is currently the Director for Risk and Safety Services at Thompson Rivers University. Justin says he's one of the best and Linda agrees. [17:22] Linda will moderate. She'll ask the panelists questions HUB International has received from its clients, based on what they are seeing happening in the environment around them. She would also like the audience to pose some questions. Audience participation is encouraged. [17:38] Justin thanks Linda Regner Dykeman of HUB International, and will see her again on September 12th, 2024 for the third installment of HUB's Ready for Tomorrow series, Pivot and Swerve: Staying Agile During Shifting Market Dynamics. [17:54] Let's return to today's interview with RIMS CEO, Gary Labranche. [18:48] Gary explains the importance of regional conferences. Not everyone can attend RISKWORLD. RIMS serves a large community. People are at different places in their careers with different budgets. [19:09] One of RIMS's goals is to be as accessible as possible in terms of content and the opportunity to engage. They depend on the chapters and groups of chapters to work together and create educational and engagement opportunities. [19:27] The Florida RIMS Educational Conference is a great example of that. It has been going for decades. It's a wonderful, unique RIMS experience put on by the chapters of Florida. The same with the Western Regional Conference, which Gary is looking forward to. [19:47] The Canada Conference has been going on for decades. Chapters like Chicago, DFW, Atlanta, and others do terrific jobs that provide a really accessible opportunity. People can drive from their homes. It's a lower-priced product. It's very grassroots. [20:18] RIMS announced at RISKWORLD that they will be launching a Texas Regional Conference in August 2025. It's a joint venture between RIMS and the four chapters of Texas. Gary is excited about it! [20:44] RIMS continues to look for ways to create more opportunities for engagement, more accessibility of content, and continue to build the brand. [21:03] Justin speaks of the joint effort of ASAE, ASIS International, and RIMS to produce the Associations' Guide to Risk and Crisis Management toolkit. This was somewhat inspired by the active shooter incident when RIMS RISKWORLD was in Atlanta in 2023. [21:52] Gary describes the event. On the last afternoon of RISKWORLD, there was a mass shooting in midtown Atlanta. Five people were shot; one person was killed. The gunman was at large. Because of the shooting, RIMS canceled the closing session and the evening party. [23:25] RIMS implemented its crisis response plan and learned a lot from doing so. Afterward, RIMS did a complete After Action Analysis. They started thinking through the implications of mass shootings on the entire convention industry. [23:56] Hundreds of thousands of people attend association-sponsored events every year. Gary has run hundreds of conventions, including the convention for the convention industry. Large gatherings are opportunities for violence. We need to take that responsibility more seriously. [24:32] Associations like RIMS have the great privilege of being able to convene people together with the reciprocal responsibility to care for, protect, and secure the convened. RIMS joined with two other organizations to create a risk and crisis management toolkit for conferences. [25:03] Gary explains how RIMs worked with ASIS, a group focused on corporate security, and ASAE, the American Society of Association Executives to produce the toolkit. AON sponsored the project with ASAE Business Services. [25:26] Gary Labranche was honored to contribute and coauthor the toolkit, with Josh Salter and Stuart Rothlein. He describes the content of the toolkit. ASAE just released it and it is the first risk management toolkit in the association space. [26:38] Associations employ a million people and impact hundreds of millions of people through programs and conferences. Gary is happy that RIMS was able to collaborate in this guide, which is available free. It's dedicated to the entire community and those who attend conferences. [27:13] The guide with be shared with RIMS chapters and groups that put on regional conferences. We collectively have a responsibility to those who trust us to convene them and to keep them safe at conventions. [27:32] The link to the toolkit is in this episode's show notes. Justin encourages you to check it out, after you listen to this full interview with RIMS CEO Gary Labranche! [28:37] Gary explains third-party litigation funding. It is a growing source of concern to all in the risk management community. The concern is that funding could be coming from unidentified sources, including parties hostile to the national security interests of the United States. [30:12] It could be laundered money. We don't know the source of the funds. There have been efforts in some states to get more transparency on the sources of funding and what the intention is behind the funding. [30:48] Justin believes there are plenty of plaintiff's law firms that are fighting against third-party litigation funding to maintain the integrity of their practice areas. RIMS's Public Policy Committee is looking at this funding. [31:21] Gary notes that we are at the end of this session of Congress. No legislation on third-party litigation funding has moved forward. There is an opportunity to build toward legislation, in the next session of Congress. [31:41] There has been some successful legislation passed in some states. The public policy community feels there might be more opportunity to pursue this kind of legislation at the state level. Third-party litigation funding is becoming RIMS's number one public policy issue. [32:16] RIMS is also still focusing and working on flood insurance reauthorization. Gary guesses it will be reauthorized at the 11th-and-a-half hour in a big appropriations omnibus package. [33:24] Third-party litigation funding is here to stay. Gary suggests there is opportunity for RIMS to build a coalition and create funding through the RISK PAC to get allies on both sides of the aisle in both bodies of Congress, for a level playing field and judicial system transparency. [34:19] It's RIMS Plug Time! The Spencer Educational Foundation's goal is to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals. That is achieved, in part, by collaborating with risk management and insurance educators across the U.S. and Canada. [34:36] Whether you want to apply for a grant, participate in the Risk Manager on Campus program, or just learn more about Spencer, visit SpencerEd.org. [34:47] On September 12th, 2024, we look forward to seeing you at the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala at The Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Our recent guest from Episode 293, Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray, will be our honoree. [35:04] Lilian is the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Alliant Insurance Services and she will be honored for her valuable contributions to supporting the future of risk management and insurance. [35:20] That was a great episode, so after you finish this one, please go back and listen to Episode 293. [35:27] Let's conclude our interview with RIMS CEO, Gary Labranche. [35:54] Gary says 2025 is the 75th anniversary of RIMS. It's a great opportunity to celebrate the past and focus on the future. RIMS is launching a 75th anniversary effort, the highlight of which will be RISKWORLD 2025, in Chicago at McCormack Place. [36:42] We're going into RISKWORLD 2025 with enormous momentum from RISKWORLD 2024. Attendance was up 21% from RISKWORLD 2023. The international headcount grew 35%. The number of countries represented grew by 14%. We're sailing into 2025 with the wind in our sails. [37:25] RISKWORLD takes a lot of effort and many years of preparation. Gary says we're very excited about RISKWORLD 2025. Justin notes that the 75th Anniversary celebration is all year long and RISKWORLD 2025 is one event in the celebration. There will be content along the way. [38:11] RISKWORLD has nine to 11 thousand people attending. It takes a lot of space at a convention center and lots of rooms in hotels around the city. The target time is early May. There is competition for hotels at that time of year. [38:58] As a result, RIMS selects the city more than eight to 10 years in advance. Right now, RIMS is working on RISKWORLD 2034. They have to anticipate the growth of the convention over the decade. Six years in advance, they have a soft contract. [39:51] There aren't that many cities that can host RISKWORLD. It's a math problem of square feet and the number of hotel rooms that can be committed. What's the flight lift into that city? What international flight lift do they have? How many connections? [41:12] Gary shares that there is so much wisdom in the RIMS community. We're in the era of polycrisis. The world is more risk-aware than ever before. We all have a sense of risk being all around us. Never before has risk management been as visible and as valued by organizations. [41:54] Gary states that this is a discipline that makes the world safer, more secure, and more sustainable. Gary talks to students and young professionals about how exciting that is. If you want to make a difference in the world, a way to do that is to be involved in this community. [43:01] Risk management is a job that sees everything, knows everything, and connects to everything in the organization. A risk manager is at the center of the matrix of knowledge. You're in a position to influence and direct the outcomes in many different aspects. [43:38] Risk management is a cool space that will continue to grow in appeal. RIMS's job is to continue to make risk management more attractive and visible to students and early career professionals. Most people come to risk management through insurance and other places. [44:18] RIMS wants to attract and retain the talent we need to ensure the work of risk management well into the future. There will be increasing competition for talent. RIMS needs to be competitive to win the war for talent. [44:48] In the 75th-anniversary efforts, RIMS will ramp up the Foundation for Risk Management, which will help win the competition for talent, increase the inclusivity of the community, advance knowledge and research, and sustain and accelerate the knowledge of the profession. [45:19] This will help ensure the sustainability of the community and the future of risk management. [45:40] Special thanks again to RIMS CEO, Gary Labranche for joining us here on RIMScast! When you see Gary at a RIMS event, by all means, go introduce yourself. He is one of the most personable people that you can meet. He would love to hear from you. [45:58] As we mentioned, Gary contributed to the Associations' Guide to Risk and Crisis Management toolkit, which is available at the link in this episode's show notes. [46:10] It's RIMS plug time! The RIMS App is available to RIMS members exclusively. Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. It's different from the RIMS Events App. Everyone loves the RIMS App! [46:44] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [47:28] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [47:46] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [48:02] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [48:24] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! 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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   This episode of RIMScast is proudly sponsored by Hillwood. Hillwood is a leading multinational real estate development company and part of the Perot family of companies. For more information, visit Hillwood.com.   Justin Smulison interviews four guests today, SORM Executive Director, Stephen Volbrecht, SORM Division Chief of Strategic Programs, James Cox, SORM Chairman of the Board of Directors, Gerald Ladner, Sr., and DFW RIMS Chapter Board Member Penni Chambers. The discussion covers the various roles of Stephen, James, and Gerald in SORMS, the purpose and development of SORMS over the years, and how SORMS manages risks for all the state of TEXAS. They also speak of the upcoming RIMS DFW 2024 Fall Conference on September 19th at the Irving Convention Center in Irving Texas and what they will present there.   Listen in for ERM wisdom and a preview of the RIMS DFW 2024 Fall Conference. Key Takeaways: [:01] About our sponsor, Hillwood. [:13] About this episode of RIMScast, coming to you from RIMS Headquarters in New York. Our guests are from the Texas State Office of Risk Management. [:37] First, let's talk about RIMS Virtual Workshops. The full calendar of virtual workshops is at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. August 15th kicks off the three-part series, Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management. Other dates for the Fall and Winter are available on the Virtual Workshops full calendar at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. [1:01] Let's talk about prep courses for the RIMS-CRMP. The next virtual offering will be on August 7th and 8th, a RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep along with Utah Valley University. [1:13] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep course will be hosted along with George Mason University on December 3rd through 5th, 2024. Links to these courses can be found on the Certification Page of RIMS.org and in this episode's show notes. [1:28] Registration opened for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 which will be held from October 6th through the 9th in Vancouver. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca to register. All RIMS regional conference information can be found on the Events page at RIMS.org. [1:47] We would like to extend a big “Thank You” to today's sponsor, Hillwood. Hillwood is a leading multinational real estate development company and part of the Perot family of companies. Hillwood's diverse portfolio includes industrial, logistics, corporate offices, retail, aviation, and multi-family housing developments. [2:05] Notably, Hillwood's Alliance Texas project has generated over 66,000 jobs and a $120 billion economic impact. Hillwood operates in 65 markets across North America and Europe, constantly seeking opportunities to create vibrant communities and deliver value to its partners. [2:23] Hillwood specializes in e-commerce industrial development, serving some of the world's largest retailer brands. Its residential communities division is dedicated to creating truly unique, master-plan communities. In 2023, Hillwood sold 2,141 homes in its communities and delivered nearly 1,500 lots to builders with more than 3,800 lots in the pipeline for 2025. [2:45] Hillwood is also leading the development team for Goldman Sachs's new facility in uptown Dallas. As a privately owned company, Hillwood prioritizes long-term sustainability: social, economic, and environmental. For more information, visit Hillwood.com. [3:05] Today we will be joined by leaders of the Texas State Office of Risk Management. They will participate in a panel discussion on September 19th at the DFW RIMS Annual Conference and Event. [3:18] They're a fabulous chapter and that event will be held at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas. A link is in this episodes' show notes. Visit DWWRIMS.org for sponsorship opportunities and registration information. [3:31] Our guests today will discuss what it takes for the Texas State Office of Risk Management to function, how they prepared and reacted to Hurricane Beryl in July, and we'll talk ERM and how some of their military experiences have enabled them throughout their risk careers and at the Texas State Office of Risk Management (SORM). [3:55] SORM Executive Director, Stephen Volbrecht, Division Chief of Strategic Programs, James Cox, and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Gerald Ladner, Sr., welcome to RIMScast! [4:54] Stephen Volbrecht is the State Risk Manager for Texas and Executive Director of SORM. The office administers the Enterprise Risk Management Program, the Insurance Management Program, the self-insured Workers' Compensation Program, and the Continuity of Government Operations Program. Those are the four key missions of the Texas SORM. [5:58] Gerald Ladner, Sr. has been in the industry for 42 years and successfully navigated four hard markets. He has played roles with global and domestic U.S. insurance companies and is still engaged with the industry even though he's semi-retired. [6:29] Gerald has also served as a broker. He has insured prominent clients like the Coca-Cola Company, the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, and The Southern Companies. He quoted on the Boston Artery Tunnel Project, which capped the global reinsurance industry supply. Gerald's last assignment was as a Regional President at State Auto Insurance Company. [6:52] Gerald is involved today in independent board work, as well as serving his Alma Mater, and has served as Insurance Commissioner Appointee for the Texas Property and Casualty Guarantee Insurance Association, as well as the Texas Medical Liability Joint Underwriting Association. Gerald's turn as Chairman of the Board at SORM expires in 2027. [8:01] James Cox is the Division Chief of Strategic Programs at SORM. His job is to take the vision that Gerald has and the strategic view that Stephen has and make them applicable to the Texas state agencies. He does the daily work that supports their vision and mission. He has an insurance adjuster license, an agent license, a notary, and a risk manager license. [9:40] Stephen Volbrecht has been with SORM for more than 20 years in various roles. He joined in 2001, just before 9/11. The office was created in 1996 and went into operation in 1997. It was created to get workers' compensation costs under control for Texas state employees. [10:37] At that time, The Office of the Attorney General, Workers' Compensation Division, paid Workers' Compensation claims while the Department of Insurance, Division of Health and Safety, had the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission. The two agencies didn't communicate directly. [11:38] Texas combined the Attorney General's Workers' Compensation Division and the Department of Insurance's Workers' Compensation Commission and created the State Office of Risk Management. [11:49] Within two years, they had dropped Workers' Compensation costs by over $30 million, and not by denying claims or cutting corners. They paid claims more timely, stopped disputing claims, and prevented injuries from happening through risk management. [12:30] They continually put pressure on costs, even as medical inflation rises. Texas pays about $40 million a year for accidents and injuries. Because of success with Workers' Compensation, SORM now has three additional missions, the Enterprise Risk Management Program, the Insurance Management Program, and the Continuity of Government Operations Program. [13:42] SORM worked with the Federal government to design the Texas Continuity of Government Operations Program, helped the State Legislature adopt it, and then was tasked with implementing it. Gerald Ladner and James Cox use their industry knowledge to develop procedures and frameworks for the Insurance Management Program. [14:58] SORM is a fundamentally different agency than the office Stephen joined in 2001 because the scope of its mission set has expanded greatly over the 20-plus years. [15:32] SORM is a fairly large office compared to what other states might have. It's an office of specific subject matter experts over each of the domains it covers. It has a broad scope, including Enterprise Risk Management. [16:02] Gerald says SORM has a small board of five members responsible for strategic guidance, governance, innovation, leadership, risk management, stakeholder engagement, performance monitoring, and mentorship to the executive team. The board can decide quickly and anticipate the areas of risk they need to look at and how the organization will address them. [16:45] Justin takes a brief break and thanks Hillwood for sponsoring this episode. Hillwood operates in 65 markets across North America and Europe, constantly seeking opportunities to create vibrant communities and deliver value to partners. Visit Hillwood.com for more information and to seize those opportunities. [17:08] Justin also dives deeper into the RIMS DFW 2024 Fall Conference and Spa Event that will be held on September 19th and 20th in Irving Texas. Here to tell us a little bit more about it is an omnipresent force among DFW RIMS members; Penni Chambers, welcome back to RIMScast! [17:34] This episode is airing almost four years after Penni made her RIMScast debut. A lot has changed in four years! [18:20] Penni is Vice President of Risk Management at Hillwood. She is in charge of a team of two that maintains, procures, and does all things insurance for all of Hillwood and its enterprise companies, including land and cattle, oil and gas, and aviation. [18:52] Penni's role at RIMS has changed. She is serving the constituents of the RIMS chapters and members by being a proud board director. Penni is a lifelong member of DFW RIMS and a former president, serving a term in 2019. [19:30] Penni will moderate the kick-off session of the RIMS DFW 2024 Fall Conference on September 19th at the Irving Convention Center in Irving Texas. She will be moderating a panel with today's guests, from the Texas State Office of Risk Management, Stephen Volbracht, Gerald Ladner, and James Cox. There will be so much talent and knowledge on that panel! [20:09] Penni is so excited to moderate this panel. They will go through the who, what, when, where, and why for this panel. They will talk about governance and the legislative process, and how they manage and procure their liabilities and assets. Texas is huge. These gentlemen have a great responsibility. Penni is excited to get to interview them! [21:04] Besides this panel, attendees can also expect workshops, a risk managers' luncheon, and other speakers and presenters. On Friday, the 20th, they have a Spa Day. The Spa Day is one of the things that sets the DFW annual conference apart. Chill out a bit at the DFW RIMS Annual Conference. They go big on this deal! [22:04] Registration is open to members and non-members. Join the DFW RIMS for two days of fantastic events! Enticed? Go to DFWRIMS.org for more information and to register. [22:42] Penni says they are so excited to have everyone who is joining them for this event. This is going to be one of the best DFW RIMS Annual Conferences they have ever had! [22:52] Justin thanks Penni and looks forward to seeing her at the 2024 Fall Conference and Spa Event hosted by the DFW RIMS Chapter on September 19th and 20th! Visit DFWRIMS.org for more information. A link is in this episode's show notes. [23:10] Let's return to Justin's interview with the Texas State Office of Risk Management. [23:22] Gerald compares the challenges of his current position to those of the senior leadership roles he has held at insurance companies. It's an opportunity to educate and inform the public in terms of what they do to deal with the issues that emerge in a new area of risk. Gerald says that fortunately, he has been able to survive all the challenges of a very tough business. [24:02] The leadership at SORM focuses on retention, making sure that the team's service to the state is valued and that they have unique growth opportunities. SORM is essentially an insurance company with brokered services. [24:38] They have to make sure the products that are offered are current and forward-leaning, with the metrics in place for timely delivery of services for injured employees. Gerald speaks of how quickly SORM responded to the pandemic. [25:10] Stephen Volbrecht adds that it's important to understand that SORM is, at the foundation, a service organization. They exist to offer support to state agencies for their risk management concerns and objectives. SORM operates as a consultant, assessor, and advisor. SORM is not a regulatory agency, enforcement agency, or auditor. It's 100% about service. [27:13] Beryl was a Category 1 hurricane. James Cox says he joined SORM when Harvey was hitting the coast. That's where the preparedness started for Beryl. Before Beryl hit land, SORM was implementing the things they did post-Harvey. [28:05] Stephen speaks of resilience. You can't prevent an Act of God. He cites the 9/11 Commission. Their primary finding was that the most important failure was one of imagination. Leadership failed to appreciate the gravity of the threat. SORM has the approach never to underestimate what can happen. Uncertainty is at the basis of all risk. [29:41] Anticipate the worst-case scenario, prepare for that, and go from there. SORM ensures that every state entity under its jurisdiction has an updated and validated Continuity of Operations Plan. You can't prevent a disaster but you can mitigate it. There are lessons learned not just from Harvey but from the freeze events that hit Texas for three years running. [30:34] There are mitigation efforts that get put into place after we learn our lessons. Use after-action reports. What failed? Don't do that again. What succeeded? Do more of that! Texas put in dams to prevent inundation of water. They put in automated systems for dampers on air conditioning for the freeze events. [31:07] They went steps further in responding to situations based on risk management reviews and assessments to have product and service contracts and materials pre-staged for when these events happen so that you can bring up your services within hours, not weeks. That has a direct cost impact and an impact on the individuals that are being affected. [31:38] SORM has saved hundreds of millions of dollars in downtime and both direct and indirect expenses compared to where they found themselves as recently as Harvey. You can value the ROI in cost avoidance by comparing years without risk management controls and the years after risk management controls have been implemented. [32:56] James comments about Hurricane Beryl and after-action reports. An internet provider in the area went down, causing restaurants to only take cash. Agencies need the ability to switch from one carrier to another depending on if the carriers are operating. [34:04] Gerald says the board looks forward to the strategic plan that the executive director shares with them and they have the opportunity to acid-test it to make sure they are covering all the areas so they don't have a failure of the imagination. The board maintains the culture and listens to the employees. They invite employees to attend board meetings. They get a full house. [34:56] It shows the employees an alignment between the board and the leadership team. The board gives the executive performance review and the employees will hear areas of outstanding work and areas to focus on in the future. The board seeks to maintain that alignment. [35:32] It's RIMS plug time! Webinars! Servpro makes its RIMS Webinars debut on August 8th with Hurricane Preparedness in 2024: Innovations and Strategies to Protect Your Organization. On August 27th, Riskonnect returns to discuss How To Successfully Deploy AI in Risk Management. [35:57] On September 12th, Hub International returns to deliver the third part of their Ready for Tomorrow series, Pivot and Swerve Staying Agile During Shifting Market Dynamics.  More webinars will be announced soon and added to the RIMS.org/Webinars page. Go there to register. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members! [36:20] We would like to express our thanks to Hillwood for sponsoring this episode of RIMScast. Hillwood is a leading multi-national real estate development company and part of the Perot family of companies. Their diverse portfolio includes industrial, logistics, corporate office, retail, aviation, and multi-family housing developments. [36:43] Hillwood operates in 65 markets across North America and Europe, constantly seeking opportunities to create vibrant communities and deliver value to partners. Seize those opportunities by visiting Hillwood.com. [36:59] Let's return to my interview with Gerald Ladner, Sr., Stephen Volbrecht, and James Cox of the Texas State Office of Risk Management. [37:28] James is a veteran of the U.S.A.F. Stephen is a Captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps. Justin thanks them for their service and asks how those experiences lend themselves to effective risk management. [38:02] James says no matter the specialization in the military, the military does very well operating in high- or higher-risk environments. They drill mission and safety in equal parts. The military mindset is understanding the chain of command, codes, and standards, and what you are basing your risk on. If you don't know the accepted way to do a thing, it is a risk nightmare. [38:49] James has found that using his military background, he knows where to look for how to treat a type of risk. That background transitions easily to risk management. [39:18] Gerald's father did three tours in Vietnam. His daughter went to West Point and was in Iraq. He understands the military mindset. It reflects the strengths we now find in the SORM organization with clear chains of command but also an environment where associates can come forward and bring their issues and opportunities. [40:18] Stephen and James are on the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for ISO 31000. Stephen says the ISO 31000 framework and other ERM frameworks are essential for SORM. Risk management is about decision-making. The ISO model is that risk is always negative. What you are trying to do is avoid the bad things. [42:43] Stephen says the effect of uncertainty on objectives can be positive, negative, or neutral, whether it's an opportunity, an obstacle, or an obligation. That's where ISO 31000 comes in. For some time, Texas was the only state to adopt ISO 31000 as the state ERM standard. They did it through the utilization of guidelines written in collaboration with contributors. [43:29] They're called the Texas Enterprise Risk Management Guidelines. They don't tell people what to do but they give people a framework for how to answer questions of risk and make decisions. The meta-framework of the guidelines is called Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), developed by OCEG, the Open Compliance and Ethics Group. [44:23] The meta-framework of GRC is that enterprise risk is about critical disciplines. That's the true enterprise risk model. It deals with governance and oversight, Gerald's role; and strategy and performance, James's role. Risks and decisions, compliance and ethics, security and continuity, audit and assurance; each of these domains has to be integrated into an ERM model. [45:00] SORM uses ISO 31000 as it is sufficient to their needs, but they still pull from other standards, such as COSO or SERM. [45:58] James says it's not necessarily the brand of framework you choose that is important. It's the vocabulary that you need to understand. SORM picked ISO 31000 and all the state agencies they work with took a course in it so they all had the same vocabulary. As long as everyone understands the standard, they can apply it. [46:44] The Texas Enterprise Risk Management Guidelines are known as the TERM-G or TERM Guidelines. [47:24] Gerald has a degree in psychology. It was a soft skill that was sought when he entered the workforce. There's a lot of stress on employees and it's important for the leadership team to have the right skill set to work with stressed employees and meet some of their needs. Gerald recalls Enron and the need to make hard choices about ethical behavior. [51:03] Gerald has had an extensive relationship with RIMS. He reminisces about attending RISKWORLD many times when he was with Zurich and cutting deals on the floor. We're in a world where change is increasing and the ability to get fresh, insightful information allows organizations like SORM to think through the next round of strategies to manage the risks. [52:23] Gerald knows the value in RIMS and looks forward to participating in this upcoming panel at DFW. [52:33] Gerald, Stephen, and James will be at the RIMS DFW Conference in September. Gerald will discuss the macro forces at work that have the potential to impact loss cost for SORM, and the state of the reinsurance market which is linked to SORM's ability to get property capacity. [53:06] Gerald says they want to talk about the interplay between risk managers and the boards they report to. Boards are taking a harder look at risk managers. Boards don't like surprises. It takes quality communication with the board. There also has to be strong orientation of new board members so they can act as proactive business partners as they face the challenges. [53:56] Also, the an ongoing discussion about broadening risk appetite and tolerance. The importance of parametric insurance, understanding how the market is behaving. Capacity is being contracted in Florida and the Gulf states and there have to be additional ways of dealing with risk. SORM provides good advice-based education on the proper coverages needed. [55:09] James will talk about how, when he was a new risk manager years ago and risks were new to him, through RIMS, he was connected with a host of individuals who had seen the same risks every day and were veterans of it. RIMS is a support system for a new risk manager. [55:22] He will speak of the tools RIMS provides, like the benchmark surveys, white papers, and articles, like the Hurricane Preparedness 2024 article, that came out 15 days before Beryl was approaching across the Gulf. SORMS is similar to an insurance carrier in Texas, except they want to look at your risk model, policies, and procedures. If there's a gap, then get insurance. [56:31] SORMS is not in it for profit but for protection and what's best for the state of Texas. [56:43] Stephen will talk about the relationships with RIMS over the years the relationships established and the outstanding resources that are available. He finds the compensation report a bit of a downer, though, personally, working for the State Government! [57:32] RIMS and associations like RIMS are essential for upholding high ethical standards and integrity in the profession and are also important for self-governance. When professionals agree on high standards of operation, that keeps the government out of your business. Stephen also talks about other aspects of SORM that people may not know about. [59:41] There are big risks on the horizon that could be talked about, like climate change, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, political risk, civil unrest, inflationary pressures, global market volatility and alternative risk financing, and the pandemic moving into endemic with massive economic and societal impacts. [1:01:20] Justin thanks Gerald Ladner, Sr., Stephen Volbrecht, and James Cox for being on RIMScast. Anyone who wants to hear more from SORM will travel out to Dallas on September 19th for the DFW RIMS Annual Meeting! Justin will be there and looks forward to seeing them in person, hearing what they have to say, and shaking their hands for a big group shot! [1:01:57] Special thanks again to all of our guests from the Texas State Office of Risk Management, Gerald Ladner, Sr., Stephen Volbrecht, James Cox, and of course, former DFW RIMS President, Penni Chambers, who was also on the RIMS Board of Directors. The DFW RIMS Fall Conference and Spa Event will be held on September 19th and on the 20th is Spa Day. [1:02:24] Visit DFWRIMS.org to register. [1:02:27] Extra special thanks to our sponsor Hillwood. Hillwood is a leading multi-national real estate development company and part of the Perot family of companies. Hillwood's diverse portfolio includes industrial, logistics, corporate, office, retail, aviation, and multi-family housing developments. [1:02:43] Notably, Hillwood's Alliance Texas project has generated over 66,000 jobs and a $120 billion economic impact. Hillwood operates in 65 markets across North America and Europe, constantly seeking opportunities to create vibrant communities and deliver value to its partners. Visit Hillwood.com for more information. [1:03:07] It's Plug Time! The RIMS App is available to RIMS members exclusively. Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. 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Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guests: Stephen Volbrecht, Executive Director for the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) James Cox, Division Chief of Strategic Programs (SORM) Gerald Ladner, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Directors (SORM) Penni Chambers, former DFW RIMS president and RIMS Board Chairperson   Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): The cheapest injury that you ever have is the one that doesn't happen. — Stephen Volbrecht   Our approach is never to underestimate what can happen. Uncertainty is at the basis of all risk; not understanding what the consequences may be. So what you do is you anticipate the worst-case scenario, you prepare for that, and then you go from there. — Stephen Volbrecht   No matter the specialization in the military, the military does very well operating in high- or higher-risk environments. 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What does it take to stay safe during a hurricane in coastal Florida? Discover the invaluable insights from Kathy Perkins, Director of Pinellas County Emergency Management Services, who brings over three decades of experience, including her firsthand involvement in Hurricane Andrew. Kathy helps us navigate the unique challenges that each storm brings, from storm surges and high winds to inland flooding. Learn why it's crucial not to get fixated on the "cone of uncertainty," and hear Kathy's expert advice on staying informed and understanding the broader risks.Ever felt "hurricane fatigue"? We tackle this critical issue by reflecting on personal experiences with major storms like Hurricane Charlie, Ian, and Irma. Kathy shares the complexities of hurricane forecasting and stresses the importance of staying vigilant despite the unpredictable nature of these storms. We dive into the challenges of evacuation planning, especially for vulnerable populations, and discuss the necessity of preparing for best, mid, and worst-case scenarios. This segment aims to keep you ready for rapid changes in storm intensity and direction, emphasizing the dangers of complacency.Preparation is key, and that's why we focus on practical strategies for evacuation and hurricane preparedness in our final chapter. Drawing parallels to everyday safety measures, you'll get practical advice on creating a well-thought-out plan tailored to your family's needs, including pets and specific medical requirements. Learn about the importance of timely preparation and how to use resources like Alert Pinellas and the Ready Pinellas app. Kathy's insights will guide you through knowing your risk, making a plan, and staying informed to ensure your safety during hurricane season.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin Smulison interviews Kevin Vallely,  an explorer, architect, mentor, and author, about his early life, his career, his risk philosophy, and a hint of his upcoming keynote speech at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024, from October 6th through 9th in Vancouver, B.C.   Listen in for the steps to building the skill of resilience. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:15] About this episode of RIMScast, coming to you from RIMS Headquarters in New York. Today we will discuss strategic risk management with architect and world-renowned adventurer, Kevin Vallely, who will also be one of the RIMS Canada 2024 keynotes. [:43] First, let's talk about RIMS Virtual Workshops. The full calendar of virtual workshops is at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. August 15th kicks off the three-part series, Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management. Other dates for the Fall and Winter are available on the Virtual Workshops full calendar at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. [1:07] Let's talk about prep courses for the RIMS-CRMP. RIMS will host its own RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep on July 30th and 31st and on August 7th and 8th, a RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep along with Utah Valley University. [1:22] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep course will be hosted along with George Mason University on December 3rd through 5th, 2024. Links to these courses can be found on the Certification Page of RIMS.org and in this episode's show notes. [1:38] Registration is open for the 48th Annual Florida RIMS Educational Conference. It will be held from July 30th through August 3rd, 2024 in Naples, Florida. The link is in this episode's show notes. [1:53] Registration opened for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 which will be held from October 6th through the 9th in Vancouver. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca to register.  [2:06] Exhibitor's space is still available at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024. This is your chance to get in front of risk professionals from around the world. To learn more about how to become an exhibitor at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024, click the link in the show notes. All RIMS regional conferences information can be found through the Events page at RIMS.org. [2:29] The first of two guests today, Aaron Lukoni, is the Manager of Risk Services for Emergency Management in British Columbia, and the National Conference Chair for the RIMS Canada Council. Aaron is making this cameo appearance on RIMScast to tell you what's coming up for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024. This may be the best RIMS Canada Conference ever! [3:01] Aaron Lukoni, welcome to RIMScast! [3:32] Aaron Lukoni is a Manager of Risk Services for Emergency Management, British Columbia. She handles wildfires, floods, and national events. She is a professional problem-solver for the Province of British Columbia. [3:52] By night, Aaron is the National Conference Chair for the RIMS Canada Council. Eight years ago, she started on a subcommittee. She has a passion for volunteering. Aaron will be hosting the RIMS Canada Conference in Vancouver B.C. from October 6th through 9th, 2024. [4:51] This RIMS Canada Conference will be great. It's in stunning Vancouver! It will be a dynamic program filled with insightful presentations and interactive thought leadership sessions. There will be a huge exhibitor hall and amazing networking opportunities! There will be extra Plenary sessions with coverage of risk management critical topics. [5:46] There will be expert speakers and a diverse lineup of educational sessions to allow attendees to dive deeper into their areas of interest. There will be something for everybody at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024! [6:22] The keynotes are Kevin Vallely, Jody Wilson-Raybould, Jon Montgomery, and Jay Kiew, our guest on RIMScast Episode 296 (Check it out!). The speakers will highlight emerging trends from technological advancements and regulatory changes to evolving best practices and leadership considerations, all to motivate and inspire you and set the tone for the conference. [9:37] Thank you, Aaron! We look forward to seeing you at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 in Vancouver, from October 6th through the 9th. [9:45] Our next guest is an explorer, architect, and author. He is Kevin Vallely, who is renowned for his adventurous spirit and compelling storytelling. He holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest unsupported trek to the South Pole and has led numerous expeditions around the globe. [10:06] He's the author of Rowing the Northwest Passage, about an unprecedented journey through one of the world's most challenging environments. In 2025, he will trek to the Arctic in a way that no one has ever done. We're going to hear about it and his risk philosophies for strategic risk management, with a preview of his RIMS Canada Conference 2024 keynote. [10:40] Kevin Vallely, welcome to RIMScast! [10:50] Kevin is in Vancouver today, and it is hot there this July! It's 35 Celsius or around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. He enjoys the heat. [11:53] Kevin has been undertaking major expeditions for almost three decades. It started when he was a child, one freezing February night in Montreal. He was nine years old and his brother was five. They were separated from their parents in a department store, and a security guard put them out on the street instead of finding their parents. Kevin's brother cried to go home. [13:31] At that point, Kevin, being the big brother, started the journey home with his little brother. Finding landmarks, he got to a familiar street and followed it for several hours, stepping into apartment buildings on the way to warm up, and made it home to their relieved parents and police searching for them. [14:22] That had been the riskiest and most uncertain moment in Kevin's life and he effectively overcame it. It was an empowering moment. It wasn't long after that, Kevin had this dream to ski to the South Pole, which he did, thirty-five years later. [14:47] Having been thrown into an unsettled and risky situation he didn't want to be in, and overcoming it, Kevin realized he was good at pushing through and coming out the other end, having successfully taken care of his brother and himself. It was an aha moment and the beginning of his adventuring career. [15:22] There is no adventuring degree. You just put yourself out there. The degree is that you survive and succeed. People who don't succeed in that world either deal with very bad consequences or their expeditions fail. Having broken the Guinness World Record to the South Pole is indicative that Kevin is doing something right. He has many expeditions under his belt. [15:50] A successful adventurer understands how to deal with risk, effectively manage it, and move forward. Kevin is a member of The Explorer's Club, based in New York. It's an elite club. [16:39] An adventurer always has to adjust. On September 10, 2001, Kevin and a teammate were summitting 10,000-foot-plus volcanoes in Java and Indonesia, two Muslim countries with very friendly people. Then September 11th happened and in a short time, Kevin and his teammate were not wanted. [17:39] They were warned by the Canadian Embassy to get out of the country but they kept going. They began to see this change. Then someone tried to drive them off the road, cursing at the “Americans.” Police officers told them to be very careful and recommended they leave. So they made an adjustment and left. [18:09] Kevin has been back to Indonesia a number of times since, and he says it's the most wonderful country with the most wonderful people. But there was that moment in history when they were in the wrong place at the wrong time and they knew to get out. Their appearance as Westerners was held against them with hostility. It was vital to adjust and leave. [19:25] Resilience is a fundamental facet of every occupation. Studies indicate that resilience is as important as whatever it is in your job that you are doing, in terms of career success. Resilience is a skill you can build, develop, and train. Push yourself and build that strength with small things so when something big happens, you can deal with it. [20:11] The three Ps of resilience are a strong sense of Purpose, Partnership with a team, and Perspective on the situation. Be conscious of these three things all the time to build your resilience. [21:32] It's RIMS plug time! Webinars! Servpro will make its RIMS Webinars debut on August 8th with Hurricane Preparedness in 2024: Innovations and Strategies to Protect Your Organization. On August 27th, Riskonnect returns to discuss How To Successfully Deploy AI in Risk Management. [21:57] On September 12th, Hub International returns to deliver the third part of their Ready for Tomorrow series. It's titled Pivot and Swerve Staying Agile During Shifting Market Dynamics.  More webinars will be announced soon and added to the Webinars page. Register at RIMS.org/Webinars. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members! [22:23] The RIMS ERM Conference 2024 will be held on November 18th and 19th in Boston, Massachusetts. The agenda is live and soon we will have a call for nominations for the ERM Award of Distinction. I'll have that link up soon in an upcoming episode. [22:43] Review your organization's ERM program, and if you feel it was successful and you have the numbers and the data to back it up, compile that information and get ready to submit your ERM program for the ERM Award of Distinction. [22:57] The Spencer Educational Foundation's goal is to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals; that is achieved in part by a collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the United States and Canada. The call for General Grant applications is open now through July 30th. [23:18] General Grant Awardees are typically notified at the end of October. The link to the application criteria is in this episode's show notes. [23:28] On September 12th, 2024, we look forward to seeing you at the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala at the Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Our recent guest from Episode 293, Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray will be our Honoree. Lilian is the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Alliant Insurance Services. [23:54] Lilian will be honored for her valuable contributions to supporting the future of risk management and insurance. That was a great episode, so after you finish this one, go back and listen to Episode 293! [24:08] Let's conclude our interview with RIMS Canada Conference 2024 Keynote Kevin Vallely! [24:50] Kevin explains that team alignment and managing risk effectively together is all around communication. If you're not communicating, you don't know if you're aligned. [25:09] Before you head into a difficult situation, come up with some key principles to display when you're out there: your decision-making model, your guiding principles for this journey, your goals, and your definition of success, with all team members being on the same page with these principles throughout the journey. [25:38] Kevin explains how the key principles work in practice on the journey. [27:01] The decision-making process is to be determined and agreed upon by the members of the expedition before the journey begins. When things are happening quickly, you don't debate how to make a decision. You make the right decision when you need to. [27:57] Kevin compares architecture to adventuring. It's an uncertain landscape in many ways. Liability, creativity, and innovation relate to the wild as well as to architecture. The wild wisdom he learns on adventures helps his architecture and what he learns in architecture helps his expeditions. [29:56] Kevin went into architecture as a wonderful opportunity to express himself. He is doing contemporary modern homes. He has worked in every aspect of the business but has worked for himself for 13 years. His architecture is a passion project and he likes to do things that are a little bit different, with the risks that involves. [30:34] Kevin discusses some of the homes he has designed for clients. His clients become his friends as they work together for years from start to finish. The Bridge House is one he loves. His job is to create the client's dream space with his vocabulary. [32:01] Kevin's upcoming expedition for March 2025 is called The Coldest Journey in the World. They first tried it in 2022. It lasted two weeks, due to conditions that were colder than anticipated. It was too cold for the machines. After two weeks they recognized they were putting themselves in danger so they paused to rethink it and came back. [33:30] Their process now is innovative thinking, rethinking, and dynamically changing, based on the risk profile. The plan now is to go by ski and dog team. Dogs survive wonderfully in that environment. They love it, in coid worse than snowmobiles can take. They have a team of four traveling with two sets of dog teams. It's an Inuit and non-Inuit team coming together. [34:08] It will be a seamless, cross-cultural collaboration. They will be learning from one another in this environment. There will be a camera team, independent of them, for a period of time, as the camera team endures. Kevin is trying to push the boundaries of what is possible in that environment. No one has been there in that time of year. [35:00] Kevin is not looking for world records. This is a much more meaningful process for him. They are going to the Northern terrestrial edge of the planet, as far North as you can go before stepping onto the sea ice heading for the North Pole. They are going there and back on a 1,200-mile (2,000-Km) journey through the coldest, most hostile environment on the planet. [35:31] They will see things few people get to see, including lots of polar bears, wolves, and musk oxen. It will be fascinating to see how those creatures survive in that environment. They estimate the trip will take 45 to 60 days. Last year, on Baffin Island, they did a quick, two-week test journey. At one point it was minus 47 degrees Celsius with 110 Kph winds. [36:11] The temperature felt like minus 87 Celcius or about minus 125 Fahrenheit. Kevin bit into a Fig Newton, and his front tooth snapped off at the gum. He's getting an implant put in. It's cold and things get really brittle. It's a different world. The team understands the environment and has been in it. Someone who's never been in the environment could die quickly in it. [36:53] Kevin's team is able to push that boundary with their experience. For them, the risk is manageable and they know what to do when things don't turn out right. They adjust to that. [37:15] When you're out there, the first couple of weeks are nasty but then your body starts to adapt to using food to generate heat. When they skied to the South Pole, they ate 8,500 calories a day, taking a special lipase to digest the extra fat. Normally, the human body maxes out at metabolizing 5,500 calories. Kevin still lost weight. Extreme cold is the ultimat diet. [38:27] At the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 in Vancouver, Kevin will talk about a planned rowing journey, attempting to traverse the Canadian High Arctic in a small boat solely under human power, with all the risks associated with that and how to manage them, including things happening that you couldn't anticipate, and how you deal with that, [38:51] There's a lot of learning around risk management and also courage in that environment. There's risk in life. It's about having the right mindset, being courageous, and moving forward through whatever you are thrown. Kevin will use multimedia visuals with videos to illustrate his address. There will be opportunities for audience involvement. [39:54] That sounds like it's going to be great. We look forward to seeing you there. I really appreciate you making the time for us here today. We will see you at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 in Vancouver. Kevin Vallely, thank you so much! This has been a lot of fun! [40:08] Special thanks again to Kevin Vallely, for joining us here on RIMScast! He will be one of the conference keynotes, at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 in Vancouver from October 6th through the 9th. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca to register. [40:25] By all means, check out KevinVallely.com. He's got some great stuff on his site. Learn more about that expedition scheduled for 2025. [40:34] Check out RIMScast Episode 296 with Jay Kiew for more insight from RIMS Canada Conference 2024 keynotes.  [40:42] It's Plug Time! The RIMS App is available to RIMS members exclusively. Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. It's different from the RIMS Events App. Everyone loves the RIMS App! [41:16] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [42:00] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [42:17] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [42:33] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [42:54] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Canada Conference 2024 — Oct. 6‒9 | Registration is open! RIMS Canada Exhibitor Opportunities RISKWORLD 2025 will be in Chicago! May 4‒7 RIMS DEI Council Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page — Apply Through July 30. RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App Florida RIMS Annual Conference — July 30‒Aug. 3, 2024! Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala 2024 Kevinvallely.com   RIMS Webinars: Hurricane Preparedness in 2024: Innovations and Strategies | Sponsored by ServPro | Aug. 8, 2024 How to Successfully Deploy AI in Risk Management | Sponsored by Riskonnect | Aug. 27, 2024 HUB Ready for Tomorrow Series: Pivot and Swerve — Staying Agile During Shifting Market Dynamics | Sept. 12, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars   Upcoming Virtual Workshops: Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management (Part I) 2024 — Aug 15 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “Jay Kiew, RIMS Canada Conference Keynote 2024” “DE&I Initiatives with Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray of Alliant Insurance Services”   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Partnering Against Cyberrisk” | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) “Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics for Effective Risk Management” | Sponsored by Marsh “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance” | Sponsored by Otoos “Platinum Protection: Underwriting and Risk Engineering's Role in Protecting Commercial Properties” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Elevating RMIS — The Archer Way” | Sponsored by Archer “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interviews featuring RIMS Risk Management Honor Roll Inductee Mrunal Pandit!   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Kevin Vallely, Lead Facilitator/Keynote Speaker/Expedition Manager of Peak Teams Global   Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): There is no adventuring degree. You just put yourself out there. The degree is that you survive and succeed. — Kevin Vallely   As an adventurer, you understand how to deal with risk; there's always a risk, but how you can effectively manage it and move forward. — Kevin Vallely   Adaptability is vital; this ability to adjust. You're always adjusting. I've done many expeditions over the years where things have gone sideways you didn't expect. You have to adjust. — Kevin Vallely   I'm not looking for world records. This is way bigger than that. It's a much more meaningful process and I could go into it in detail; I won't here. — Kevin Vallely    

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin Smulison interviews Aaron Lukoni about the RIMS Canada Conference 2024, from October 6th through 9th in Vancouver, B.C.,  and IDEA thought leader Michael Bach about Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility. Michael opens up on his perspective on anti-racism and inclusion, and how to slow down the swinging pendulum so good practices can take hold. He shares how organizations can start with a diversity committee, but eventually, it has to be a paid role to create change in the organization.   Listen in for thoughts on following the data instead of opinionated pushback. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:15] About this episode of RIMScast, coming to you from RIMS Headquarters in New York. Our topic is diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our guest is IDEA thought leader, Michael Bach. [:37] First, let's talk about RIMS Virtual Workshops. The full calendar of virtual workshops is at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. On July 23rd and 24th, our good friend, Elise Farnham returns to teach Claims Management. August 15th kicks off the three-part series, Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management. [1:01] Other dates for the Fall and Winter are available on the Virtual Workshops full calendar at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. [1:10] Let's talk about prep courses for the RIMS-CRMP. RIMS will co-host the two-day RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep session on July 18th and 19th with Parima. RIMS will host its own RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep on July 30th and 31st and on August 7th and 8th, a RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep along with Utah Valley University. [1:31] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep course will be hosted along with George Mason University on December 3rd through 5th, 2024. Links to these courses can be found on the Certification Page of RIMS.org and in this episode's show notes. [1:47] Registration is open for the 48th Annual Florida RIMS Educational Conference. It will be held from July 30th through August 3rd, 2024 in Naples, Florida. The link is in this episode's show notes. All RIMS Regional Conferences information can be found on the events page of RIMS.org. [2:07] The DFW RIMS Annual Conference will be held on September 19th. Registration is open. Visit DFWRIMS.org. [2:17] Registration opened for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 which will be held from October 6th through the 9th in Vancouver. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca to register. [2:29] The first of two guests today, Aaron Lukoni, is the Manager of Risk Services for Emergency Management in British Columbia, and the National Conference Chair for the RIMS Canada Council. Aaron is making this cameo appearance on RIMScast to tell you what's coming up for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024. This may be the best RIMS Canada Conference ever! [3:01] Aaron Lukoni, welcome to RIMScast! [3:32] Aaron Lukoni is a Manager of Risk Services for Emergency Management, British Columbia. She handles wildfires, floods, and national events. She is a professional problem-solver for the Province of British Columbia. [3:52] By night, Aaron is the National Conference Chair for the RIMS Canada Council. Eight years ago, she started on a subcommittee. She has a passion for volunteering. Aaron will be hosting the RIMS Canada Conference in Vancouver B.C. from October 6th through 9th, 2024. [4:51] This RIMS Canada Conference will be great. It's in stunning Vancouver! It will be a dynamic program filled with insightful presentations and interactive thought leadership sessions. There will be a huge exhibitor hall and amazing networking opportunities! There will be extra Plenary sessions with coverage of risk management critical topics. [5:46] There will be expert speakers and a diverse lineup of educational sessions to allow attendees to dive deeper into their areas of interest. There will be something for everybody at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024! [6:22] The keynotes are Kevin Vallely, Jody Wilson-Raybould, Jon Montgomery, and Jay Kiew, our guest on RIMScast Episode 296 (Check it out!). The speakers will highlight emerging trends from technological advancements and regulatory changes to evolving best practices and leadership considerations, all to motivate and inspire you. [9:04] Thank you, Aaron! We look forward to having you back on RIMScast. I've got a full interview with Aaron on the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 Registration Page. Check it out there! [9:17] It's RIMS plug time! Webinars! Servpro will make its RIMS Webinars debut on August 8th with Hurricane Preparedness in 2024: Innovations and Strategies to Protect Your Organization. On August 27th, Riskonnect returns to discuss How To Successfully Deploy AI in Risk Management. More webinars will be announced soon. Register at RIMS.org/Webinars. [9:51] Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members! [9:55] The RIMS ERM Conference 2024 will be held on November 18th and 19th in Boston, Massachusetts. The agenda will be announced soon, as will a call for submissions for the ERM Award of Distinction. I'll have that link up soon in an upcoming episode. [10:14] Review your organization's ERM program, and if you feel it was successful and you have the numbers and the data to back it up, compile that information and get ready to submit your ERM program for the ERM Award of Distinction. [10:31] My next guest, Michael Bach, is a leader in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, or IDEA. He has advised thousands of clients, served as the National Leader of DE&I for KPMG Canada, and was Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International. He was named one of the 10 Most Influential DE&I Leaders Revamping the Future by CIO Views Magazine. [10:56] Michael was also honored as a Canadian Diversity Champion and Catalyst Canada Honors Human Resources and Diversity Leader. His best-selling books, Birds of All Feathers and Alphabet Soup, have received widespread acclaim. I am so excited to speak with him about all things IDEA and DE&I! [11:19] Michael Bach, welcome to RIMScast! [11:58] About Michael's name and Bach jokes. There is no known family relationship between Michael Bach and Johann Sebastian Bach. [12:50] Michael doesn't look at the work of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility as a social justice agenda but as a means to solve problems. How can Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility be applied to solve the challenges an industry faces? [13:12] Michael likes that the first letters of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility make the word IDEA. [13:56] Michael was brought up to recognize his privilege as a “cisgender white man” walking through the world with a level of access that wasn't experienced by a lot of people and that he had the responsibility to leverage that privilege to the benefit of others. He learned what that meant when he got into the corporate world and a variety of roles, and then his role at KPMG. [15:05] Michael realized that the organization was having challenges with talent retention and engagement and that the way to improve those things was through a focus on IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility). Michael was head of Diversity for eight years. It was a new role at KPMG. He then became the Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG globally. [16:11] After two years, Michael moved on to create The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and led that organization for 10 years. [16:50] Some employers understand that this is not a social justice agenda or about doing the “right thing”; it's good people management. It's a smart way to run your business. [17:16] Some organizations have done nothing about DE&I. Other organizations have dipped their toe in the water and backed away because of pushback from customers. You will always make some people unhappy. If your value statements mean anything to you, then a focus on IDEA should connect to those values and matter to you as an organization. [19:04] Michael talks about the approach TD Bank took with the LGBTQ market. They wanted to own the “pink dollar.” They spent a fortune sponsoring Pride festivals across the country. While some customers pulled away, TD Bank won a large percentage of the LGBTQ community. TD Bank is near the top financially in the country. [21:19] Michael does not think this is a worrisome time. He sees a natural progression of change. He brings up the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the United States. Canada has the Employment Equity Act of 1984. This isn't a new conversation and these aren't new problems that will go away quickly. [21:49] Some organizations are backing away and Michael thinks they will regret it because they will have higher voluntary turnover rates, lower engagement scores, lower productivity rates, and higher rates of safety incidents. The data proves that if you're not focused on the diversity of your people and good people management, they're going to leave. Your costs will go up. [22:39] The organizations that back away from IDEA are going to be at Michael's doorstep in five to 10 years asking for his help. The organizations that haven't taken their foot off the pedal will be crushing their competition. This work requires you to constantly have your foot on the gas pedal, or you will roll backward. [24:05] How do organizations today compare to how they were in 2019? Michael talks about 2020 with George Floyd and thousands of bodies of Indigenous children found in unmarked graves at the sites of residential schools across Canada. Those were pivotal moments when, for the first time, people wanted to talk about anti-racism. Those moments drive change. [24:56] Four years later, people are saying we don't need anti-racism. Governments are banning DE&I offices. Within a week after George Floyd was killed, Michael's phone at CCDI, where he was working, was lighting up with employers asking for help with anti-black racism. CCDI put out extensive training programs and policies. But the pendulum swings back. [26:18] Michael's goal is to keep the pendulum from swinging that far. We want it to swing slowly. That allows for the change to take hold. Right now, the pendulum has swung too far. Michael advises every employer to turn to the numbers before taking a step back from IDEA. Look at what the data tells you. [27:10] A recent study posted on CNN found that 76% of Americans believe in LGBTQ+ equality. Look at that number when you decide if you should be supporting a Pride festival. Use data to prove points. Do not use opinion. We have more data now that answers the questions. [28:54] Time for more RIMS Plugs! The Spencer Educational Foundation's goal is to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals; that is achieved in part by a collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the United States and Canada. The call for General Grant applications is open now through July 30th. General Grant Awardees are typically notified at the end of October. [29:22] The link to the application criteria is in this episode's show notes. [29:28] On September 12th, 2024, we look forward to seeing you at the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala at the Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Our recent guest from Episode 293, Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray will be our Honoree. Lilian is the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Alliant Insurance Services. [29:53] Lilian will be honored for her valuable contributions to supporting the future of risk management and insurance. That was a great episode, so after you finish this one, go back and listen to Episode 293! [30:07] Let's conclude our interview with Michael Bach! [30:44] Diversity Committees are a great place for organizations to start in the IDEA world. You're taking a group of people from across the organization and giving them the reins of change. Institutional knowledge is important for this effort because you know how things happen in your organization. You don't have to be an expert in IDEA. [31:41] Committees need to be formalized and span the entire organization. Committees are working bodies, they are not governing bodies. You need people on the committee who can do the work. You want to consider every aspect of diversity on the committee and have somebody from every department and every area branch. [33:08] Make sure that you formalize the committee in such a way that they don't get out of control. Give them rules to follow so they know where they can draw the lines. What are the roles on the committee? How do people get on the committee? How are people recognized for their participation on the committee? What is their authority level? To whom do they report? [33:48] Some committees don't have that kind of structure and they go off the rails and do things that the organization desperately tries to undo. This could be a sponsored event that doesn't align with the strategy of the organization or education programs that HR doesn't know about. You have to put lines around the committee so they know what is out of their scope. [34:40] Connect the committee with all departments of the organization, such as HR, so the committee is working with them and not against them. [35:09] Eventually, an organization outgrows a volunteer-run committee. Make sure there is turnover on the committee to avoid burnout. At some point, you will have to hire someone like Michael to do the work. Work is done for pay. [36:35] Michael's thoughts on Pride Month, 2024. There are so many speaking events in June, that every July 1st, Michael says he just has to “wash the gay off,” because it is at such a high level. He is seeing something he's been hoping to see for some time: organizations that are recognizing they need to talk about the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community outside of June. [37:51] It's important to have designated months as visible symbols of inclusion to recognize communities, but people belong to their community all year, not just during one month. We need to be inclusive year-round. There is an extensive calendar of things that we could be celebrating so it doesn't become a thing where we change our logo for a month. Be broadly inclusive. [39:24] Special thanks again to the IDEA man, Michael Bach, for joining us here on RIMScast! For more information, visit MichaelBach.com, Thank you again to Aaron Lukoni for joining us here on RIMScast! [39:36] Be sure to register for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 at RIMSCanadaConference.ca. Interviews with more RIMS Canada Conference 2024 speakers are on the way. [39:47] It's Plug Time! The RIMS App is available to RIMS members exclusively. Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. It's different from the RIMS Events App. Everyone loves the RIMS App! [40:18] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [41:01] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [41:18] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [41:34] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [41:54] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Canada Conference 2024 — Oct. 6‒9 | Registration is open! RISKWORLD 2025 will be in Chicago! May 4‒7 RIMS DEI Council Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page — Apply Through July 30. RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops — Next Workshop with PARIMA July 18‒19, 2024! RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App Florida RIMS Annual Conference — July 30‒Aug. 3, 2024! Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala 2024 Spencer Educational Foundation General Grants MichaelBach.com   RIMS Webinars: Hurricane Preparedness in 2024: Innovations and Strategies | Sponsored by ServPro | Aug. 8, 2024 How to Successfully Deploy AI in Risk Management | Sponsored by Riskonnect | Aug. 27, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars   Upcoming Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — July 23‒24 Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management (Part I) 2024 — Aug 15 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “Jay Kiew, RIMS Canada Conference Keynote 2024” “DE&I Initiatives with Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray of Alliant Insurance Services” “Equality and the Risk Profession with Elisa Stampf” “Including Disability In DEI Efforts with Alycia Anderson” “RIMS 2024 Rising Star Chelsea Andrusiak” “Mental Health Awareness Month 2023”   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: Partnering Against Cyberrisk | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) [Link will be sent on 7/15] “Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics for Effective Risk Management” | Sponsored by Marsh “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance” | Sponsored by Otoos “Platinum Protection: Underwriting and Risk Engineering's Role in Protecting Commercial Properties” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Elevating RMIS — The Archer Way” | Sponsored by Archer “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interviews featuring RIMS Risk Management Honor Roll Inductee Mrunal Pandit!   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guests: Aaron Lukoni, Risk Management Consultant, Ministry of Finance, British Columbia Michael Bach, IDEA Thought Leader   Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): I handle a lot of wildfires, floods, national events, and things like that. I am a professional problem-solver for the Province of British Columbia. By night, I am the National Conference Chair for the RIMS Canada Council. — Aaron Lukoni   Thought leadership is the backbone of the conference and with more keynotes, we have more opportunities to spotlight pioneering research, innovative strategies, and success stories. — Aaron Lukoni   I don't look at Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility as a social justice agenda but as a means to solve problems. I look at the challenges in an industry and ask how Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility can play a role in addressing them. — Michael Bach   If your value statements mean anything to you, then a focus on IDEA should connect to those values and should matter to you as an organization. — Michael Bach   This is something I don't share with people a lot, but I am gay almost every day of the year. I take the high holidays off, for obvious reasons. I'm going to be gay in October. I'm going to be gay in January. — Michael Bach  

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In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:   DHS Announces $18.2 Million In First-Ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program Awards. “For far too long, Tribal Nations have faced digital and cybersecurity threats without the resources necessary to build resilience,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas.    Main Topics:   Beryl!! & Hurricane Preparedness. Port of Corpus Christi announcement. https://portofcc.com/hurricane-beryl-impact-to-the-port-fully-transitioned-to-post-storm-recovery/ Airline impacts. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-beryl-houston-texas-travel-flights-airlines/   Ransomware Ransomware Attack Demands Reach a Staggering $5.2m in 2024 Risky Biz News: Ransomware attacks increase hospital mortality rates Risky Biz News: A ransomware attack is putting lives at risk across South Africa Halcyon Whitepaper: What CFOs Should Know about Ransomware   FBI Helps Public to Recognize Signs of Concerning Behavior  https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/behavioral-analysis-unit-asks-public-to-talk-to-someone-you-trust-if-you-notice-concerning-behaviors    Microsoft: Combatting AI Deepfakes: Our Participation in the 2024 Political Conventions   CDC Reports Fourth Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak   Quick Hits: Another far right group marches through downtown Nashville Pa. Capitol evacuated over emailed bomb threat 'Local Residents' Terrorizing City Council Meetings Were Actually Overseas, Feds Allege Europol: Taking action against antisemitism – close to 2 000 pieces of content flagged for removal Fifty violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote A Hacker Stole OpenAI Secrets, Raising Fears That China Could, Too Europol coordinates global action against criminal abuse of Cobalt Strike CISA: Guide to Operational Security for Election Officials

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin Smulison interviews Jay Kiew, one of the keynotes for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024; the first of several Canada Conference keynotes who will appear on RIMScast. Justin and Jay discuss what is a change navigation strategist, how a risk or insurance professional could benefit from the perspective of a change navigation strategist, and what a licensed Insights psychometric practitioner does.   Listen in for a contemporary bonus definition of innovation. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:21] About this episode of RIMScast, coming to you from RIMS Headquarters in New York. I will be joined by change navigation strategist, Jay Kiew, who will be one of the keynotes for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024. [:44] First, let's talk about RIMS Virtual Workshops. The full calendar of virtual workshops is at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. On July 23rd and 24th, our good friend, Elise Farnham returns to teach Claims Management. August 15th kicks off the three-part series, Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management. [1:08] Other dates for the Fall and Winter are available on the Virtual Workshops full calendar at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. [1:16] Let's talk about prep courses for the RIMS-CRMP. RIMS will co-host the next two-day RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep session on July 18th and 19th with Parima. RIMS will host its own RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep on July 30th and 31st and on August 7th and 8th, a RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep along with Utah Valley University. [1:38] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep course will be hosted along with George Mason University on December 3rd through 5th, 2024. Links to these courses can be found on the Certification Page of RIMS.org and in this episode's show notes. [1:53] Registration is open for the 48th Annual Florida RIMS Educational Conference. It will be held from July 30th through August 3rd, 2024 in Naples, Florida. The link is in this episode's show notes. All RIMS Regional Conferences information can be found on the events page of RIMS.org. [2:14] Registration opened for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024, which will be held on October 6th through 9th in Vancouver. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca to register! [2:27] Our guest today is Change Navigation Strategist, Jay Kiew. He is one of the keynotes appearing at the RIMS Canada Conference on October 7th. Read his bio on the RIMS Canada Conference registration page or visit JayKiew.com. [2:46] Jay has over 13 years of experience with Deloitte, TELUS, and ADP, leading mission-critical strategic transformations with over two billion dollars worth of impact. We will discuss those experiences and the roles risk professionals played, hear from this Vancouver native on his risk philosophies, and get a sense of the energy he will bring to the RIMS Canada Conference 2024.  [3:20] Jay Kiew, welcome to RIMScast! [3:58] Jay Kiew has a podcast, Mavericks and Machetes, about navigating and hacking through the thick of change. Mavericks blaze trails in their organization. Organizations also can be mavericks. The podcast digs into exploring how people impact and drive behavioral change. Justin offers a joke about the title. [5:27] Jay saw a Toastmasters booth at his college welcome day. He joined before he knew what it was, a weekly event where he could test the art and science of public speaking. That translates well to his full-time job today. Toastmasters got him going, in terms of his fear of speaking in public. It was scary but he decided to lean into it. [7:13] At that time, Toastmasters didn't accept members under age 18. Jay had just turned 18 when he joined. He participated in leadership offices. While he developed his skills as a speaker he contributed to the chapter. At 19, he became the world's youngest Distinguished Toastmaster. When that became an article on Wikipedia, other young people copied him. [8:53] Justin tells of his experience doing standup comedy for about 18 months, helping him remove his prior fear of public speaking. [11:41] Jay grew up with parents who were hosts and DJs in Singapore. That entertainment background helps Jay in his career. His father had passed before Jay started college but his mother was very supportive of Jay joining Toastmasters. [14:29] Jay graduated college with a political science degree and a minor in business. He joined the payroll company ADP and helped companies move internationally, combining HR, legal, and tax matters in one role. He was facilitating the process but he knew he wasn't at the table making any of the decisions. He wanted to be involved. [15:45] Asking himself how a company decides to move internationally, he found out about management consulting. He went back to school for an MBA. He joined Deloitte in their organizational transformation practice for a few years. Then he shifted to a digital healthcare company where he worked in strategy and transformation. [16:38] Jay describes a change navigation strategist as a blend of strategy and change management. It starts with creating a vision of where the organization could go, planning how to bring people on the journey, and changing people's behaviors to go with the vision. It includes buy-in, alignment, and moving with purpose and mission. [17:11] The job title is vague enough that a lot of Jay's family and friends have no idea what he does but specific enough that he can ask a CEO or CXO about what problem they are trying to solve and then focus on that problem using an applied behavioral science lens. This brings Jay into touch with healthcare, insurance, and financial services. [18:08] It's RIMS plug time! Webinars! Servpro will make its RIMS Webinars debut on August 8th with Hurricane Preparedness in 2024: Innovations and Strategies to Protect Your Organization. On August 27th, Riskonnect returns to discuss How To Successfully Deploy AI in Risk Management. More webinars will be announced soon. Register at RIMS.org/Webinars. [18:41] Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members! [18:46] The RIMS ERM Conference 2024 will be held on November 18th and 19th in Boston, Massachusetts. The agenda will be announced soon, as will a call for submissions for the ERM Award of Distinction. I'll have that link up soon on an upcoming episode. [19:04] Review your organization's ERM program, and if you feel it was successful and you have the numbers and the data to back it up, compile that information and get ready to submit your ERM program for the ERM Award of Distinction. [19:18] The Spencer Educational Foundation's goal to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals is achieved, in part, through a collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the United States and Canada. The call for general grant applications is open now through July 30th. [19:40] General grant awardees are typically notified at the end of October. The link for the application criteria is in this episode's show notes. [19:50] On September 12th, 2024 we look forward to seeing you at the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala at the Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. [20:00] Our recent guest from Episode 293, Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray, will be the honoree. Lilian is the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Alliant Insurance Services. She will be honored for her valuable contributions to supporting the future of risk management and insurance. [20:23] That was a great episode, so after you finish this one, go back and listen to Episode 293! [20:29] Let's return to my interview with RIMS Canada Conference 2024 Keynote Jay Kiew. [20:59] Jay believes risk professionals are not averse to change. They are the ones driving the most change across their organizations as their markets shift. They are the most concerned with how organizations and team members adapt. If their roles change, they will feel resistance. [21:34] Jay sees the intersection between risk and change management to be in how risk professionals think through behavioral nudges, gamification, dashboards, and leaderboards. [21:59] When Jay keynotes on October 7th, it will be his first time at the RIMS Canada Conference. [22:18] Justin notes that RIMS Canada is big on innovation. Jay defines innovation as a spectrum. It can change how a product or service is delivered. The financial services industry changing to digital and adding new products is an example. That's organizational innovation. [22:43] Individual innovation is adaptive by applying new technologies that help individuals to be more productive, such as by automating some of their work. [23:23] Jay comments on Generative AI and its effect on financial services/insurance, healthcare, architecture/engineering/construction, and filmmaking/videography. Those four industries are being the most disrupted. Jay shares some instances of AI innovation. [25:46] Jay speaks of slop AI, where it's obvious no human wrote it. He asks, how do we differentiate instead of being derivative? [26:55] Matrix talk! [27:55] What is a licensed Insights Psychometric Practitioner? Jay can read people. [28:19] Jay's tips for learning to read people, even remotely: People are not just in one mode. In this podcast, there are moments of Justin joking and Justin being thoughtful. Observe and ask where his head is, and what concerns him the most. Is he analytical at this moment or having fun? Where do you meet his energy levels? To match him, fall into the same energy level. [31:37] It's important to see people where they are and then shift with them into a different state. Empathy is the starting point. Use intentional observation. [34:06] Jay's words about RIMS Canada attendance: “Hey! Sign up if you haven't registered yet. I think it's going to be so much fun! It's hosted in my hometown! How much better could it be? Right downtown, waterfront Vancouver. One of the best places in the world! Not only do we promise a good time, but you'll also have peaceful walks with nature.” [34:32] Go to JayKiew.com for more about him and his fantastic work and his podcast, Mavericks and Machetes. Justin thanks Jay and looks forward to seeing him at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024. [35:10] Special thanks again to Jay Kiew for joining us here on RIMScast! This officially kicks off my pre-conference coverage of the RIMS Canada Conference 2024. The conference kicks off on Sunday night, October 6th, 2024 and Jay will be one of the first keynotes, delivering his address on October 7th. Check out Mavericks and Machetes at JayKiew.com. [33:33] Be sure to register for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 at RIMSCanadaConference.ca. Interviews with more RIMS Canada Conference 2024 speakers are on the way. [35:43] It's Plug Time! The RIMS App is available to RIMS members exclusively. Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. It's different from the RIMS Events App. Everyone loves the RIMS App! [36:18] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [37:02] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [37:19] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [37:35] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [37:56] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Canada Conference 2024 — Oct. 6‒9 | Registration is open! RISKWORLD 2025 will be in Chicago! May 4‒7 RIMS DEI Council Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page — Apply Through July 30. RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops — Next Workshop with PARIMA July 18‒19, 2024! RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App Florida RIMS Annual Conference — July 30‒Aug. 3, 2024! Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala 2024 JayKiew.com   RIMS Webinars: Hurricane Preparedness in 2024: Innovations and Strategies | Sponsored by ServPro | Aug. 8, 2024 How to Successfully Deploy AI in Risk Management | Sponsored by Riskonnect | Aug. 27, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars   Upcoming Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — July 23‒24 Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management (Part I) 2024 — Aug 15 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “On Risk Appetite and Tolerance” “Live Again from RISKWORLD 2024!” “RIMS 2024 Rising Star Chelsea Andrusiak” “Water and Women in Risk with Sarah Mikolich” “Risk and Leadership with Lt. Gen. 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RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interviews featuring RIMS Risk Management Honor Roll Inductee Mrunal Pandit!   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Jay Kiew, Change Navigation Strategist Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): As the students are clamoring to join their clubs, the one that stuck out was Toastmasters. What is that? Little did I know, I stumbled upon this weekly recurrence where I could test the art and science of speaking in public, which translates well to my work of today. — Jay Kiew   Change navigation is a combination of strategy and change management. It starts with casting a vision of where the organization could go, planning how to bring people on the journey, and changing people's behaviors to match the vision.— Jay Kiew   It's important to see people where they are and then shift with them into a different state. Empathy is the starting point. Use intentional observation. — Jay Kiew   Ask where is this person's head right now. Are they more thoughtful, are they quick? Are they trying to get to the point quicker or are they totally talking about something else? Where is their mind? — Jay Kiew  

In this episode, Scott explains the predictions for the 2024 hurricane season and visits with a special guest – Matthew Rosencrans, the Climate Testbed Director at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center – to get his top three things a local official should know about this season. Unsurprisingly, being prepared is one thing. Local officials from almost every part of the state should tune in to learn about one you might not know!Further information:National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Preparedness Website and 2024 Season PredictionsColorado State University Climate Prediction Center 2024 forecastFederal Emergency Management Agency's Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Planning WebsiteTexas Department of Emergency Management's Preparedness WebsiteTML Risk Pool's Hurricane Resources Web Page

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, join Karen Edwards as she talks with Chris Kane of Adams and Reese to discuss the critical aspects of hurricane preparedness. With extensive experience in legal and business circles, Chris brings unique insights into how communities and businesses can better prepare and respond to hurricanes. We will dive into strategic planning, community resilience and the role of leadership in navigating the challenges posed by severe weather events. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up    Follow Us!   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop  https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw  https://twitter.com/RoofCoffeeShop    #RoofersCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry #adamsandreese

On Monday's show: In another case out of Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal gun law designed to protect domestic violence victims. We learn why the High Court upheld it a week after striking down another gun law.Also this hour: We dive into a new report on housing in Greater Houston, which reinforces what a lot of us have known for a while now -- homeownership is increasingly out of reach for many of us.Then, we discuss battery banks and other power supplies you may consider stocking up on for hurricane season along with other consumer technology stories with columnist Dwight Silverman.And we get an update on sports with Jeff Balke.

Today, we ask the question, "Are You Really Prepared For A Hurricane?"Even if you don't live in a hurricane prone area, there are some great prepping tips here that apply to many disasters.Starting today, we are moving to one episode per week.Mentioned On This Episode:Free “Getting Started In Prepping” PDF           and additional courseshttps://practicalprepping.info/courses If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along with the links mentioned in the episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/475If you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of two ways (or both).(1) Buy Us A  Cup of Coffee --->  CLICK HERE          OR(2)  By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE               (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsite: www.practicalprepping.infoEmail at info@practicalprepping.infoOur Sponsors:Magic Mind Productivity Shotshttp://www.magicmind.com/practicalpreppingUse discount  code "practical"Contingency Medical - resource for antibioticshttps://contingencymedical.com/practicalProLine Digital Grouphttps://www.prolinedigitalgroup.comEmail: info@prolinedesigns.usAURA - Your total online protection against identity theft , and for VPN.Jim Curtis Kniveshttps://www.facebook.com/JimcurtisknivesEmail Jim:  j.curtis7mm@yahoo.comPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2024, P3 Media Group, and Practical Prepping Podcast

Hurricane Season SUCKS. I am just putting that out there! There is SO much more added to all of our plates during these 5 months of  the year. From our own check lists for water and supplies to making claims to your insurance AFTER a storm. It is incredibly suffocating. But it is all about order. Keeping your lists organized and safe will keep your head on straight. Our friends over at the Law Firm of Forrest Cressy and James are back to go over the most important legal advice regarding hurricane season.   From before the storm to after the storm- Eliza James is with me to walk through some of the most anxious times of the year for me! For your free consultation go to www.FCJlaw.comor call(504) 688-4776Then later y'all, we welcome back our pals at the Louisiana SPCA! Hurricanes don't just effect humans, ya know. Rebecca is here to talk about the most important things we need to think of when we are preparing our pets for Hurricane Season.  One thing that really stood out to me is making sure your pet is vaccinated BEFORE the season begins. That way if you do need to evacuate, you will have your current vaccinations and papers to allow your pet to come along safely. Prepare now and feel better tomorrow! Rebecca hits home with so many different ways to prepare. The Louisiana SPCA does a world of good for our community from Humane pet adoption, rescue, shelter and veterinary services all across Louisiana.To learn more about the LA SPCA or to donate go to www.louisianaspca.orgThank you to our family of amazing sponsors! Ochsner Hospital for ChildrenWww.ochsner.orgRouses MarkersWww.rousesmarkets.comSandpiper VacationsWww..sandpipervacations.comZak George's Dog Revolution! The Law Firm of Forrest Cressy & James Www.forrestcressyjames.comComfort Cases Www.comfortcases.orgNew Orleans Ice Cream CompanyWww.neworleansicecream.comReal Estate with Steph & Berkshire Hathaway www.realestatewithsteph.comAudubon Institute www.auduboninstitute.orgThe Gift of Adoption FundGiftofAdoption.org

Disaster Emergency Management expert Becky DePodwin goes through the necessary steps for a family prepping for hurricane season. The U.S. National Weather Service has a collection of preparedness pages for hurricanes including before, during, and after the weather event hits. Below are a few great resources to use when creating your family plan.

Hurricane season is here! The Museum of Discovery and Science is teaming up again with FIU International Hurricane Research Center and the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the "Eye of the Storm" event, to be held Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Future storm chasers, meteorologists and engineers will learn about hurricanes and disaster preparedness. Friday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Meteorologist, Erik Salna will join us to share more about this family-kid friendly event full of activities, demonstrations, entertainment, all getting ready for hurricane season. Erik will also give us details on predictions of the upcoming hurricane season. 2024 Eye of the Storm Flyer.pdfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricanes are powerful storms that can threaten life and property. We revisit an episode with our podcast hosts as they discuss the roles of the National Ocean Service in hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery and how you can prepare for this year's hurricane season. Episode permanent link, transcript, and show notes

Tommy talks with Corey Miller, community engagement director for The Pontchartrain Conservancy

Hurricane Preparedness is the subject of the upcoming May 30, 2024 Town Talks series which is being held at Town Hall in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. A relatively new community classroom series, Town Talks, is an effective & important way for the town to stay connected and informed as Mount Pleasant continues to grow and thrive.  We're excited to bring you Liz Boyles, Chief Livability Division with the Town of Mount Pleasant, and Kara Browder, AICP, Principal Planner with the Town of Mount Pleasant along with host Brian Cleary to share valuable information and insights about our town and how this and other Town Talks will benefit the town and its residents. The town's website, talking about Town Talks, says, "a public forum initiative aimed at fostering community engagement, education, and collaboration. Inspired by the need to address neighborhood issues and facilitate knowledge exchange, this series aims to provide a platform for residents to come together, discuss various topics of interest, and learn from each other." Visit https://www.tompsc.com/1558/Town-Talks-A-Community-Classroom-Series for more information and to sign up for notification to stay informed about upcoming Town Talks events. Don't miss out, join us for this episode of the Mount Pleasant Podcast!

Hurricane season begins on June 1st. We invited two emergency management professionals to be our guests on this episode of the Fayetteville 411 to share information on things you can do to be prepared.

Send us a Text Message.As pet parents, we're all too familiar with that knot of worry when hurricane season looms. But fret not, because today we're giving you a list to follow to make sure your ready for the storm (that we hope won't arrive).  From the importance of a solid evacuation plan to securing pet-friendly accommodations, now is the time to prepare. Even if you're miles from the coast, the ripple effects of a hurricane – think power outages and floods – can hit hard. So, we're going into the trenches of emergency preparedness, ensuring that when Mother Nature does her worst, your four-legged family members are riding out the storm, safe and sound.Our conversation leads us through the critical steps of emergency planning: up-to-date vaccination records, microchip details, and that all-important sturdy crate. But it's not all logistics; we've also sprinkled in some creative tips for water storage and the all-too-necessary manual can opener for those pet food cans. Because let's face it, when the winds howl and the rain pounds, the last thing you want is a hungry pet. We've covered every angle to make sure that when push comes to shove, you're not just a pet owner – you're a pet hero, ready for whatever the hurricane season throws your way.·         Make sure all pets are up to date on their vaccines·         Have a paper copy of your pet's vaccine record on hand.  Don't rely on online version·         Refill all prescription medications·         Make sure microchip information is up to date and have the chip information on hand·         Pet ID tag with current contact information·         Rabies tag·         Kennel or Crate large enough to house your pet for several days·         A week's supply of food (that doesn't require refrigeration)·         Manual can opener if needed·         Water·         Food and water bowls·         Towels·         Waste bags·         Blankets·         Bedding·         Comfort items (toys, treats, brain games)·         Leashes·         Current photo (printed)For links go to: https://www.urbandogstudio.com/lets-bark-about-it-tampa-bay/hurricane-preparedness-for-pet-parents-in-tampa-bay-and-beyond Can a luxury boutique experience involve dangling strands of Mastiff drool? We think so. Urban Dog Studio is a collaboration between Tampa Bay's Premiere Pet Photographers Laurie Elmer and Knicki Knowlton, two photographers with more than 20 years of experience each and zero fear of slobber. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Your dog will adore being the star of his session, and you'll go home with heirloom-quality artwork guaranteed to make you smile. URBAN DOG STUDIOHave you ever thought about capturing professional portraits of your furry family member? If so, we're here for you? Urban Dog Studio, Tampa Bay's premiere pet photography studio, specializes in stunning portrait sessions in the studio, on location, and even in the water! Whether you're in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Bradenton, Sarasota, or any of the beach communities, Urban Dog Studio is here for you. Contact Urban Dog Studio today, and let them work their magic to bring out the best in you and your pets.

It took 110 attempts but BOT finally made a completely sports-free episode! Vijay talks about a strange Uber ride that he had and the crew compares Uber ratings. Find out who has the highest! Plus, Shane goes through his Hurricane Preparedness kit in the closet in the studio and does not want the show to end even though Vijay and Ben do.

A new report outlines how prisons in Mississippi can allegedly pocket inmate welfare funds. Then, incoming college students are trying to sources of financial aid, but technical issues are plaguing the FAFSA portal. Plus, it's hurricane preparedness week. Emergency managers say now is the time to make plans for a possible storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.When our beloved pets face a crisis, every second counts, and having the right tools on hand can make all the difference. That's why we were thrilled to welcome back the ever-caring and insightful Dr. Cherie Buisson, a.k.a Doc B, to shed light on the importance of assembling a pet first aid kit. Together, we traversed the landscape of emergency preparedness, from the essential items every pet owner should have on hand to the personal tales of her own dachshunds' health scares that put these items to the test. Doc B's expertise illuminates how a well-stocked kit is not just about having supplies; it's about the peace of mind and readiness to protect our furry family members when they need us most.Navigating the do's and don'ts of pet first aid can be as complex as the animals we adore. In this episode, we go beyond the basics of bandages and gauze, unpacking the critical knowledge required to effectively manage pet emergencies. Our conversation spans the importance of proper medication administration, the dangers of substituting human drugs for pet pain relief, and the nuances of managing a pet choking incident. It's an educational journey filled with practical wisdom, including why keeping your vet's number close by and knowing the location of the nearest animal hospital can be life-saving. Doc B's personal anecdotes and practical tips arm you with the guidance to face any challenge, whether you're at home or adventuring outdoors with your pet.Preparing for the worst doesn't have to be daunting. As we wrap up this enlightening dialogue, we delve into specialized emergency scenarios like pet CPR and how to gear up for hurricane season with your four-legged companions in mind. Doc B reassures us that while pet first aid and training are important, they complement rather than replace the expertise of veterinary professionals. Our heartfelt discussion ends on a high note, with the revelation that Schotzi, Doc B's "quality control wiener," has bounced back to her spirited self. It's a testament to the resilience of our pets and the power of preparedness that gives them, and us, a fighting chance.Our guest today is Dr. Cherie Buisson (a.k.a. Doc B),  owner of Helping Hands Pet Hospice and Euthanasia Service.  Dr. Cherie Buisson is a 2000 graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She spent over 10 years in private practice and shelter medicine.  She started making pet hospice house calls in 2011 and found them to be the most fulfilling part of her practice. She is one of the first Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarians in the world, and the first to practice in the state of Florida. DocB is a Dachshund fanatic who enjoys reading, cycling, canoeing, and quilting.Can a luxury boutique experience involve dangling strands of Mastiff drool? We think so. Urban Dog Studio is a collaboration between Tampa Bay's Premiere Pet Photographers Laurie Elmer and Knicki Knowlton, two photographers with more than 20 years of experience each and zero fear of slobber. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Your dog will adore being the star of his session, and you'll go home with heirloom-quality artwork guaranteed to make you smile. URBAN DOG STUDIOHave you ever thought about capturing professional portraits of your furry family member? If so, we're here for you? Urban Dog Studio, Tampa Bay's premiere pet photography studio, specializes in stunning portrait sessions in the studio, on location, and even in the water! Whether you're in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Bradenton, Sarasota, or any of the beach communities, Urban Dog Studio is here for you. Contact Urban Dog Studio today, and let them work their magic to bring out the best in you and your pets.

Meteorologists Dave Turley and Andrew Gorton discuss Hurricane Preparedness Week and Thursday's First Alert Weather Day.

Tommy talks to Jacques Thibodeaux, Director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)

Tommy talks to Mike Strain,  Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry