Podcast appearances and mentions of jennifer collins

Alan takes a trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History to speak with Nicole Webster, the Manager of School and Teacher Programs, and Jennifer Collins, Learning Experience Manager for Exhibits and Initiatives. Broadcasting from the museum itself, the discussion revolves around its fascinating history, impressive collections, and impactful educational initiatives. With over 4 million annual visitors on-site and 10 million online, the museum is a hub of scientific knowledge and public engagement. Nicole and Jennifer explain the intricacies of the museum's exhibits, educational programs, and the invaluable roles of interns and volunteers. Listen now to learn about the important role of education and outreach, both in-person and virtual, in inspiring the next generation of scientists.     Guest Bios Jennifer Collins is the Learning Experience Manager, Exhibits and Initiatives at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. As the lead of the museum's Science Liaison program, she helps foster communication and collaboration between education and the different science departments in service of our audiences. Jennifer also provides training to volunteers, educators, and youth in a suite of content and skill areas, with a particular expertise in the process and nature of science.   Nicole Webster is the Manager of School and Teacher Programs at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Since 2011, Nicole has worked with the Smithsonian in various educational roles. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education at George Washington University.     Show Highlights (1:38) The story of the  National Museum of Natural History (3:46) What are the most popular pieces in the Museum's collections (6:20) How Smithsonian staff learn from the collections (7:34) How does the National Museum of Natural History curate its exhibits? (9:26) The importance of the Museum's education initiative (13:51) Breaking down the Museum's scientific liaison program (15:23) Internships with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (18:23) The role of volunteers at the Museum     Links Referenced AMSEcast: https://amsecast.libsyn.com/ Natural History Museum: https://naturalhistory.si.edu

Jennifer Collins, author, is a retired professor and physical therapist whose professionalcareer spanned forty years. She held many titles during those years, but “Mom” was theone that brought her the most joy; her close-knit family was the center of her universe.Her debut novel, Comfort in the Wings, emerged from Jennifer's devastatingexperiences with the loss of several immediate family members, including two of herthree children. Tragedy in her life brought an understanding that seemingly oppositefeelings - joy and profound sadness or gratitude and anger – can exist at the very samemoment. Striving to articulate those emotions compelled her to bring a seldom heardvoice into fiction. Supporting loved ones through chronic illness, substance use, mentalhealth struggles and sudden loss, Jennifer was struck by the toll that stigma andjudgement take on people who are grieving. Her books delve into meaningfulconversations about these issues without preaching or politicizing highly personalissues.Encouraged by readers' response, Jennifer wrote two more books, creating the LoveThat Does Not Die Trilogy. Jennifer enjoys writing about the quest for joy and gratitudeafter grief, especially celebrating signs in nature from lost loved ones or finding healingnear water. Most recently, the MartinArts Council recognized her as their 2023 LiteraryArts Award Winner. She also considers herself an advocate for compassion andkindness, and volunteers at a hospice home.When not writing, Jennifer feels blessed to run a family business alongside her eldest son. For more information about the books goto: www.wordsinthewingspress.comOur Hosts:   ·         Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com  Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter's wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated.Paperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X      Audiobook:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDS       Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:  https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com  Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com

In episode 12, we take a look at Sustainability in Biomedical Science. We will hear from IBMS Award winners Jennifer Collins, Joanne Hall, and, Carmel Abbott from The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Integrated Laboratory Medicine about their award winning work.

Creating a thriving nonprofit requires leaders who know how to recognize and nurture the unique strengths of their team. Host Spencer Brooks talks with Jennifer Collins from Nexus Family Recovery Center about practical ways to empower team members, even with limited resources and time, and why this is important for nonprofit success. This episode is perfect for nonprofit leaders looking to boost morale, build team unity, and increase organizational impact. About the guest Jennifer brings 30 years of nonprofit and retail management experience to the table, focusing on strategy, implementation, and team leadership. Her love of nonprofit work was sparked at Whole Foods Market where she collaborated with nonprofits like the Dallas Museum of Art, the International Rescue Committee, and Whole Kids Foundation. As the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at the Dallas nonprofit Resource Center, she supported the LGBTQIA+ community for six years. Currently, she serves as the Director of Marketing at Nexus Family Recovery Center, helping women in recovery and their children. Resources Website: https://nexusrecovery.org/ Contact Jennifer  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennlcollins/

Hurricanes Helene and Milton recently impacted west-central Florida, including the Tampa/ St. Pete metro area. Dr. Jennifer Collins, Professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida shares insights on the physical and social impacts of these massive storms.

Are you brushing your teeth correctly? A study says only 10% are! So, what can we do to give our teeth the best chance?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Jennifer Collins, Clinical Director with Dental Care Ireland.

Are you brushing your teeth correctly? A study says only 10% are! So, what can we do to give our teeth the best chance?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Jennifer Collins, Clinical Director with Dental Care Ireland.

Jennifer Collins on Dentistry @DrJenCollinsMary Gardiner, Katy Harrison and Alice Harrison on the Yoga PicnicDavidji on his life, meditation and his event in Ireland @davidji_com

Rhonda Paulson, Jennifer Collins & Adrian Lethcoe discuss the ministry of Isaiah 117 and the impact it is having across Monroe & McMinn counties as well as other parts of the United States! If you enjoy the show, be sure to check us out at facebook.com/truthrevival37385 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthrevival/support

Parental Advisory: This episode covers rape, abuse, and graphic violence toward women.   How do we deal with hard topics, like abuse and rape, in the Bible? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Jennifer Collins walk us through Judges 19, discussing the tragedy that comes when we stop looking at other humans like they have inherent value from God.  Check out Join the Journey's Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Interested in Courageous Hope? https://www.watermark.org/ministries/courageous-hope   Bailee Webb's story https://www.watermark.org/blog/reclaimed-and-restored 

Life is full of teaching moments and too often missed milestones as a result of poverty. Jennifer Collins, Principal at Sherwood Elementary talks about how the All Kid's Bike program teaches kindergarteners lasting life lessons—independence, balance, safety, compassion, resilience and success. You'll also hear what it was like for Sherwood to be one of the two schools in Escambia county chosen by the foundation to receive a donation funded by the local branch of HDR Engineering. Guest: Jennifer Collins https://striderbikes.com/news/strider-announces-education-foundation/ Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/ Host:  Meredith Hackwith Edwards 

We all know the dangers that smoking poses for our health, and teeth, but did you know that vaping is also causing damage to the gnashers? Dr Jennifer Collins is Clinical Director of the Dental Care Ireland group and Lead General Dentist at Northumberland Dental Care in Dublin 4 and she joined Dermot and Dave for a Mind Yourself Now special where she revealed the daily habits that are wrecking your teeth!

Continuing our celebration of the women of Rhodes, Maggie got the chance to sit down with President Jennifer Collins and her Chief of Staff, Anne Beard. Listen to hear about their journey to Rhodes, what they're dreaming up while they are here, and more!

The new president of Rhodes College says on “Behind The Headlines” a capital campaign is among her priorities.

We know, it may seem like it makes no sense…but have you ever heard the old tale that redheads feel more pain or that they're more resistant to anesthetic? Maybe you've heard that they suffer more dental anxiety? There's a lot of myths around dentistry and for a Mind Yourself Now special, we were joined by Dr Jennifer Collins lead general dentist at Northumberland Dental Care in Dublin 4 and clinical director of the Dental Care Ireland group to do a quick fact-check!

With hurricane season just underway, Jennifer Collins, a professor in USF's School of Geosciences, discusses the weather conditions she's keeping an eye on, what they could mean over the next six months, and preparations we should be making now – regardless of predictions about the number of storms that may form.

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Women play a vital role in the legal profession, and their leadership should be encouraged and supported as we move into the future. State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with four deans of Texas law schools, Joan R.M. Bullock, Jennifer Collins, Felecia Epps, and Patricia Roberts, about their perspectives on women and the law. They discuss changing dynamics in work-life balance, overcoming bias, and how unique viewpoints from women in law enrich the legal profession.   Joan R.M. Bullock is Dean of Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law.  Jennifer M. Collins is the Judge James Noel Dean and Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Felecia Epps is Dean at the University of North Texas College of Law in Dallas.  Patricia Roberts is Dean of Saint Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio.    Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

Women play a vital role in the legal profession, and their leadership should be encouraged and supported as we move into the future. State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with four deans of Texas law schools, Joan R.M. Bullock, Jennifer Collins, Felecia Epps, and Patricia Roberts, about their perspectives on women and the law. They discuss changing dynamics in work-life balance, overcoming bias, and how unique viewpoints from women in law enrich the legal profession.   Joan R.M. Bullock is Dean of Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law.  Jennifer M. Collins is the Judge James Noel Dean and Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Felecia Epps is Dean at the University of North Texas College of Law in Dallas.  Patricia Roberts is Dean of Saint Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio.    Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

It's something no-one ever wants to do, but like everything we don't want to do, it's something we often have to do. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/02/21113043/MYN_JenniferCollins_2102.mp3"][/audio] Going to the dentist is rarely a highlight on people's calendar but there are some things that cannot be avoided. Dr Jennifer Collins, lead general dentist at Northumberland Dental Care and clinical director of the Dental Care Ireland group joined Dermot and Dave with her tips on when you need to pick up the phone and make the appointment. You can catch the chat by clicking play above

Does the thoughts of the cold weather fill your mouth with dread? Hot drinks, cold food and even a strong cool breeze can all wreak havoc on those who suffer with teeth sensitivity. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/01134455/MYN_DENTIST_0111.mp3"][/audio] Dr Jennifer Collins, lead general dentist at Northumberland Dental Care in Dublin and clinical director of the Dental Care Ireland Group, joined Dermot and Dave for a Mind Yourself Now special where she explained the common causes of sensitive teeth and the ten things you can do to prevent sensitive teeth. You can catch Jennifer's tips by clicking play above!

My guest today is Jennifer Collins & together we discuss the launch of EQUIPPED 2021 which is a new event that explores key issues facing the First Responder community with unique collaborations from speakers and contributors such as leading industry experts,  and the latest tools and resources available to us in the First Responder community.To learn more about the EQUIPPED2021 virtual event just click HEREFollow the podcast onYoutubeFacebookInstagramTo learn more about the podcast or become a partner of the podcast Jump over to our website by clicking HEREA big thanks to the support of our partners for being part of the FFP familyWilliam Wood WatchesHAIX FootwearGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERE

Jennifer Collins, an internationally renowned hurricane expert who teaches at the University of South Florida, joined me on Sept. 7, 2021. 

Jennifer Collins, an internationally renowned hurricane expert and professor at the University of South Florida, joined me on Sept. 7, 2021. 

There's been a ‘Zoom Boom' in dentistry! Turns out that spending nearly two years staring at ourselves in computer screens has made some people really consider dental work. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/07/26122629/MYN_JenCollins_2607.mp3"][/audio] Since the start of the pandemic, dentists have reported a significant rise in demand for cosmetic dental treatments. This could be down to becoming self-conscious during Zoom calls, having more disposable income, or taking advantage of having to wear masks to finally get that treatment they've always wanted. The good news is, it doesn't always have to cost the earth and it's not always invasive! In a Mind Yourself Now special, Dr Jennifer Collins from Northumberland Dental Care in Dublin told Dermot and Dave of six ways you can improve your smile! You can catch Jennifer's tips by clicking play above!

Conversation with Jennifer Collins, 55+ Program Manager, Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation, about activities and services, affordable meals, and travel programs offered to adults age 55 and older at Arlington community centers and other area sites

Are you ready to ROCK-a-noo???!!!Every superhero has its origin...Legendary Texas high school  volleyball coach Barbara Comeaux of Port Neches-Groves High School serves up an ace, as she talks about: her early years at Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur;playing volleyball at Lamar University;her first job as a 9th grade teacher/coach at French High School in Beaumont;her first head coaching job at Port Neches-Groves High School;the 1972 state title run in her first year at PN-G;and other topics!The discussion brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Shelley Dettman, Kathy Alexander, Bertha Hebert, Nancy McClain, Jan Armitage, Robin Outhouse, Debbie Gilbert, Lydia Sterling, Teresa Collins, Debby Laurents, Cathy Mendoza, Lucy Wiggins, Therese Hollier, Patti McDonnell, Jennifer Collins, Michelle Collins, Judge Brad Burnett, Jon Deckert, Ken Watson--and more!!Find yourself a seat, and stay for the whole match--it's a cross-court kill game winner!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Women's rights in Europe...there's nothing left to fight for, right? Wrong! Violence against women is a major problem around the world. And Europe is no exception. In the new podcast series Flawed, journalists Louise Osborne and Jennifer Collins will take a deep dive into the laws across the European Union and the United Kingdom that are designed to prevent violence against women. Interweaving personal stories with expert opinion, Flawed looks at what difference these laws are really making. Join them for the first episode from June 1. Music: Sita's Song by Siddhartha Corsus and Seven Minute Love by Septahelix

Welcome to The Darlington Podcast, a production of Darlington School. Join us each week as we take a quick look inside and outside our classrooms and connect with students, teachers, alumni and more. Find out how we help our community develop their interests, passions and pursuits… because we believe every individual has something to contribute. Founded in 1905, Darlington School is an independent day and boarding school in Rome, Georgia that serves students in grades pre-K to 12 with boarding available in grades 9-12. Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out show notes and all episodes at http://www.darlingtonschool.org/podcast (www.darlingtonschool.org/podcast). _______________________ The Darlington Podcast is a collaboration between the Communication, Advancement and I.T. teams. Intro music by Elliot Luitweiler ('22) and Katherine Davidson ('22). Show direction and production by Jennifer Collins, Content Manager.

In much of the world, clean water is taken for granted. But in parts of the Global South, drought and flooding connected to climate change are making water scarce. And that is hitting kids the hardest. DW reporter Jennifer Collins chats about a Global Ideas project that investigated the impacts of water inequality on the health of children in South Africa and India.

It's been a stressful time for all of us and even dentists are seeing the effects of it. Irish dentists are reporting an increase in stress-induced teeth grinding as a result of the pandemic, leaving a lot of people suffering with everything from jaw and neck pain to cracked teeth and cavities. Lead dentist at Northumberland Dental Care in Dublin, Jennifer Collins, joined Dermot and Dave with six steps to a stress free smile. You can catch the chat in full by clicking play below: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/15133748/MYNJenniferCollins.mp3"][/audio]

Australian pubcaster ABC's Jennifer Collins, CBC's Jennifer Dettman, History's Eli Lehrer and Discovery's Victoria Noble discuss how the global unscripted business was changed by the events of 2020 and their commissioning strategies beyond.

Grow Out Loud is back after a big ole' pause! This week Claire is joined by Lisa Jennifer Collins to talk about business and life... and sea-swimming. Highlights include: *The magic that happens when you free yourself from social media. *Taking your rest as seriously as your hustle. *How to really bring healthy habits into your day. Thanks so much to Lisa for this brilliant chat. ===== You can find Lisa online at : https://lisajennifercollins.ie/ and Claire at https://clairecreative.com/ Eadaoin is on leave at the moment but you can check out her fab work here: https://firechildphotography.com/ ===== Thanks for listening and check back soon for more special guests.

In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Collins, owner & CEO of JDC Events, a live and digital event planning and management company. This interview is so timely with many of us attending and planning virtual events. Jennifer shares her wisdom about the event planning industry and also, gives some insight about the benefit of her recent rebranding. You will gain so much knowledge and interview from this episode. Enjoy it. Oh, and you may want to take notes, Jennifer shares some fabulous quotes here. You will love it! We would love to hear from you. Please leave a review and a 5 star rating. Your feedback means the world to us and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. And, don't forget to hit the Subscribe button to automatically be notified when the Entrepreneur Express Tip drops on Fridays and guest interviews drop on Tuesday. Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Email yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

Episode 9 of IMPACT features hosts Reed Allen interviewing DIFFA/Dallas' beneficiaries, University of North Texas and Resource Center, about their impact on the Dallas Community.Special guests Jennifer Collins and Tess Kucera

Jennifer Collins and Lorraine Hess from New Orleans talk about the “See the Miracle” program created to give needy students scholarships for med school. Jennifer tells of the struggle as she walked with her husband, Dr. Keith Collins, who battled cancer and left her with 6 children and other obstacles. Hear how she rose above the struggle and how to see the miracle even in the suffering.

                Jennifer Collins, a Professor in the USF School of Geosciences, discusses her research into human behavior relating to hurricane evacuations and her interest in supporting teaching and research for graduate and undergraduate students. "Based on our research it is very important to consider your plans now.  If you are to stay, consider getting supplies sooner rather than later (as the stores will run out and have long lines before they do).  Consider if you evacuate where you know people who may help.  In a time of need, even those relationships you have which are weaker and more distant can be those you may want to consider if you don’t have a large network of friends and family outside your immediate area.  Evacuate to your nearest safest place if you can." More about Jennifer can be found here: https://works.bepress.com/jennifercollins/ http://hennarot.forest.usf.edu/main/depts/geosci/faculty/jcollins/ For more information on the 2020 Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate: http://www.aag.org/cs/events/event_detail?eventId=1446 For official information on hurricanes: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ A great resource for hurricane readiness: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes Dr. Collins also recommends you check with your local county emergency management web pages. Here is a link for one county which could be at risk because of Dorian: https://www.brevardfl.gov//emergencymanagement/home/   Calling: Earth is a production of the USF Libraries in cooperation with the USF School of Geosciences. Questions, comments, and any other feedback can be directed to callingearth@usf.edu.  

Welcome to Episode 24! Today we'll get to know one of our Veterinary Technicians, Jennifer Collins, we'll also talk about the recent Blue-Green Algae scare, and how dangerous heat stroke actually is. Listen in for the 'secret' sound this week and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest!

Ray Hoffman interviews Jennifer Collins, President and CEO of JDC Events. Jennifer’s first events were her own family reunions which she evolved from cookouts to city tours and dine-arounds. She worked on social events while in college, and when she started working at PR firms, she saw how they were handling events and felt that she could make a business of it. She turned to business events, and then to government contracting. Jennifer has taken what she has learned through planning purposeful events over the years and written it in her book, Events Spark Change. She shares the importance of the mission statement for every event and how events bring about change.   Key Takeaways: [:21] Ray Hoffman welcomes Jennifer Collins and asks about her book, Events Spark Change: A Guide to Designing Powerful and Engaging Events and the journey that brought her to becoming an event planner. [:34] Jennifer planned reunions for her family and felt she was good at it. [:43] About 100 people would normally attend the family reunions, held in Boston, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and other locations, first where they had a majority of the family and then where they wanted to go. [1:05] From that experience, Jennifer saw that she really loved the effect that the reunion had on the family — so joyful and so much of a connection. People felt that they were able to bond deeper on another level. That sparked Jennifer’s thought process about planning events, that she enjoyed it and she might be good at it. [1:38] These thoughts came to Jennifer while she was a college student at American University. After she graduated, she got jobs with public relations firms in Washington, D.C. [1:56] The first family reunion she planned was when she was around age 19 or 20 as a sophomore. Her grandmother from Atlanta and her siblings had originally organized the reunions as cookouts. The importance of families coming together is the impetus for Jennifer’s involvement in the reunions. [3:17] Later reunions included zip lines, tours, travel to different cities for activities, dine-arounds, and a lot more than cooking out. [3:37] The first professional event Jennifer planned was a 60th birthday party for a dear friend. She wanted to bring around 30 of her closest friends to Jamaica to celebrate it. That was during a time when Jennifer’s company was doing more social events. [4:10] Then Jennifer started getting away from social events and moved into corporate events. [4:17] When Jennifer started her company, she was employee #1 and the only employee for a while, in her basement apartment near American University. She enjoyed doing the work and was looking for events to plan for people who really needed the support. [4:43] From there, she was able to develop it into more, still part-time, in connection with her full-time work in the public relations firms. As the PR firms started doing events, Jennifer realized she could make that into a business. She wanted to develop something even more professional. [5:13] Jennifer managed her business on her own for four years, part-time. When she found it was too difficult to do part-time, she had to ‘fish or cut bait.’ [5:34] She went full-time on her own when she got one of the largest nursing home companies in the U.S. at that time as a client, who wanted to celebrate their sales team and build an incentive program. [5:48] That helped Jennifer to get out on her own. It was also two weeks before September 11, 2001. At that time, events stopped. Hospitality stopped. People stopped traveling and getting on planes. Jennifer lost the account, although they did pay her. The client felt, given the tone of the country, it wasn’t the best time to celebrate. [6:20] It took about three or four years for the industry to come back. So Jennifer was doing other things, such as substitute teaching, to stay on her own. She built up again, getting referrals from her former co-workers in the public relations firms. She decided to shift into the government contracting market for longer-term, higher-value contracts. [6:54] You have to ‘have a stomach for it’ to get into government contracting. Jennifer learned what kinds of certifications would be helpful to compete with other companies. She had to go to industry days to meet with contracting officials and small business representatives and figure out what agencies were buying. It was a lot of footwork. [7:29] Meanwhile, Jennifer continued in substitute teaching and started working with other companies as an onsite event manager. She got projects from a temp agency for event professionals. [8:09] Jennifer thought she knew a lot then, but she knows a whole heck of a lot more now. Jennifer has a very curious attitude. She always wants to know more — how to do something different, better, how to build it. [8:38] Jennifer got involved in industry organizations and became a certified meeting professional. She kept up with professional continuing education to learn how to plan events better. [9:13] UC Davis was looking for a planner in the D.C. area. They had a campus building in D.C. They wanted a planner for a cocoa symposium in partnership with Mars, Inc. Jennifer answered their ad, met with them, and “the rest is history.” [9:57] That was Jennifer’s breakthrough moment. It was the largest event and relationship she was able to develop up to that time, in 2005. [10:20] In 2005, Jennifer was just learning the extent of running a business with all its parts. She realized she could not do everything by herself. She had to bring in partners. She played many parts in her business to bring people together to build it. [11:20] She hadn’t accounted for the politics of dealing with different organizations and cultures to bridge people together to produce what they needed. Jennifer describes event building as a puzzle and the event planner as a conductor leading an orchestra. [12:10] Earlier in her business, Jennifer just looked at it as a task. She had a list and she had to check things off the list and get things done. She didn’t yet look at it as the picture of how everybody needed to work together. [12:34] Jennifer wrote in her book that an event without a mission statement is susceptible to failure. She explains the importance of the mission statement. Many organizations decide to have an event, but don’t work out what it takes to produce it. There are so many factors that go into it, especially money. [13:06] If you want an event to do something, you have to really get at the why, what it’s going to change, and whom it’s going to impact. [13:15] You have to set measurable goals. It’s like looking at a map. If you don’t know where you’re going, how do you know that you were successful? [13:30] You have to really use this event as a way to drive your message. Events drive messages. If you’re not really able to drive it in a way that people will receive it, or understand what you want to impart to them, then it’s not going to be successful. [14:09] The cocoa symposium was an event where UC Davis and Mars Inc. wanted to be seen as the leaders within the cocoa science field. This symposium helped them position themselves as such. They took the symposium to Ghana where the majority of cocoa is grown.[14:51] From the symposium, the first plan was developed for Africa on how to make the cocoa farms more productive — how to provide the farms with the tools and skills needed and to make more money while all parts of the cocoa product chain could flourish. It was a defining moment for the partnership and for Jennifer to take part in it. [15:35] There are some who think the big, glitzy, glamorous events are only the most impactful. No matter how many people are involved, what’s most impactful is the event purpose — how they bring people together and create certain connections — how they can create engagement that can change lives and organizations. [16:25] The stakeholders of an event bring sponsorships, money, and credibility. Having a variety of event experts together creates impact. [17:06] What is the SPARK model? Sensory — engage the five senses to create a much more memorable and engaging experience. Purpose  — identify why you are doing this and what you want to achieve. Activations — put everything into motion. Resources — use the time, talent, funding, and venue. Know-how — bring experts and expertise. [18:49] Jennifer has spent the last 15 years learning the power of connections and that all it takes to create a change in this world is one person or one community at a time. Events help you to think differently and bring that change to help someone else. It doesn’t have to be elaborate. It’s what you can take away to help another.   Mentioned in This Episode: Jennifer Collins, JCD Events American University, Washington, D.C. Events Spark Change: A Guide to Designing Powerful and Engaging Events, by Jennifer D. Collins JDC Events UC Davis Mars, Inc. Stephens.com This Is Capitalism

Produced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Maggie Louie of DevCon Detect, a network security platform that helps publishers protect revenue against fraud. The Company is currently enrolled in two accelerator programs run by Techstars Barclays as well as Engage Ventures. The Company has also raised capital from Off The Grid Ventures, GAN Ventures, Newfund Management, Las Olas Venture Capital, Start Co., Innova Memphis, Golden Seeds, The JumpFund, and angels such as Kelly Fowler, Chad Fowler, Jennifer Collins, Miles Cook, Andrea Nunn, and Hampus Jakobsson. In this episode, Maggie talks about using accelerators to generate customers and test business models, the startup scenes in Memphis and Atlanta, getting mentoring, and more.

The 3rd annual Pies and Pints has come and gone and once again left us wanting more. So many tasty brews and pies filled the room at the Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center along with jhhugames and music from DJ Kyle Long.  Pauly G., Dougy Fresh, and Jordan enjoyed spent another fun evening meeting new beer friends and reminiscing with old friends.   Arts for Learning Development Director, Jennifer Collins, gives the ins and outs of this special event where all the proceeds go each year along with some “chocolatey” upcoming events.   Even though they hit their goal early on, the Pigs thought it would only be right to donate, on the behalf of Indy comedian, Jeremy Brown, an extra $500 since he decided to go to church instead of joining us for the evening. (They do take cash, Jeremy, and thank you in advance.) Beer and pinball extraordinaire, Round Town’s very own,  Mr. Eric Fear, chats about the so many fabulous brews and events coming up for Round Town.   The almost too young chef from Hops & Fire Pizza chats for a few and dishes out some of his killer pies, and as usual, the boys from Moontown (overall winners for the evening) join the Pigs for a few rounds of laughs and brew talk with their new Brew Master, Cody Peczkowski.   Tune in and then join us next year for the 4th Annual Indy Pies and Pints.     Shout outs in this week’s episode include:  Fountain Square Brewery;  Quack Daddy’s;  Black Circle; New Holland Brewery;  Next Hop Model;  Sinking Ship;  One Well Brewery;  Hot Box Pizza;  Brozinni Pizzeria;  Kevin Fertig;  and Upland Brewing Company

COURAGEOUS KIDS: KIDS TAKEN AWAY FROM PARENTS BY COURTS You’ve seen news articles about it- the child being ripped out of mom’s arms after a court has decided to give custody to someone else. It hurts to watch that sobbing little boy or girl, but in a moment the news moves on to another image, another story. But what happens to those kids? And why are they in that position in the first place? Jennifer Collins was one of those children, when in 1992, she was torn from her mother’s arms and handed over kicking and screaming to the father who had abused her. She and her brother had to live with their father based upon faulty science and a family court that didn’t believe their mother and that didn’t want to listen to the kids. Today, kids are still in the position of being taken away from loving arms, and courts still often don’t want to listen. But today there is an organization of adults who were once those kids. And they want to make it better for everyone. Courageous Kids Network and Jennifer Collins are determined to change this situation, and to offer a voice to those who have none. Join us as we first air this discussion about Courageous Kids, child custody, junk science, and children who grow up victims of the courts. First airing on Saturday, March 3, at 11 AM Pacific Time, and available thereafter through the archive at www.blogtalkradio.com/3women3ways.

TOPIC-YOUR TALENTS EXHIBIT IN CHILDHOOD- with my Guests Actresses Jennifer Collins and Susan Olsen ('Cindy' from 'The Brady Bunch'. We actually bring Talents which begin to show in Childhood. Don't allow others to block sharing your Talents.

A sermon titled "Three Simple Rules" by Jennifer Collins. The text was Isaiah 1:1, 10-17. Scripture quotations taken from the Common English Bible, copyright 2011. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The rest of the podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

In this sermon, Jenny Collins presents reflections on the 23rd Psalm and how it applies to our lives today. The scripture readings in this podcast were taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The rest of the podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

A sermon titled "What it Really Means to Witness" by Jennifer Collins. The text was John 20:19-31. The scripture readings in this broadcast were taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The rest of the podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

A sermon titled "Overcoming Fear and Speaking Out" by Jennifer Collins. The text was Luke 23:1-25, 32-49. The scripture readings in this podcast were taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The rest of the podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

A sermon on the need to stay in touch with God especially during the dark times by Jenny Collins. The reading of Isaiah 55.1-9 is from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright (c) 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by Permission. All rights reserved.

Jennifer has a MSW focused in end of life care and is an author of  Living Life Dying Death: Guide to Healthy Conversations about Death and Dying. The book delivers bite size wisdom and healing through encouraging reflections and conversations about death and dying to inspire living life fully.  Jennifer's experience is that once the ice is broken around the conversations of death, grief, and loss; suffering is eased.  

My guests are: author DR. WILLIAM LESTER ("The American Institute of Metaphysics") plus actress SUSAN OLSEN ("The Brady Bunch") and acting coach JENNIFER COLLINS ("Acting & Auditioning … To Win!"). To hear this show: http://www.latalkradio.com/Sheena.php For more info: http://www.sheenametalexperience.com