Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica baker

Send us a textSeason 2, Episode 37It's British summertime at long last and what a great week this has been for sunshine.Today we have another special guest Jessica Baker who suffers from an Eating Disorder, Jessica now in her mid fifties has been struggling with this since she was nine years old.Jessica tells us open and honestly how she has coped with this eating disorder over the years telling us her highs and lows, yo-yoing with her weight made it difficult at times to cope with her appearance, and how she felt inside.Jessica is still today struggling with her illness today but does have the benefit of a very strong will and has come to terms with her illness and learnt how to manage her illness by understanding the situation she finds herself in.Listen to this remarkable storey and learn sometimes what you see on the outside is very different sometimes to what is going on the inside of a person.There are several types of eating disorders. The most common are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and other specified feeding and eating disorder (OSFED).Behavioral symptoms of eating disorders may include:Restrictive eating.Eating a lot in a short amount of time.Avoiding food or certain foods.Forced vomiting after meals or laxative misuse.Compulsive exercising after meals.Frequent bathroom breaks after eating.Withdrawing from friends or social activities.Trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health issues can increase the likelihood of an eating disorder. Dieting and starvation. Frequent dieting is a risk factor for an eating disorder, especially with weight that is constantly going up and down when getting on and off new diets.Help and details for those suffering with eating disorders can found by visiting the website Beat (formerly Eating Disorders Association) https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/#HeartTransplant#eatingdisorder#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#DNACheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our website at www.whostomanddick.com

Show Notes:Jessica's Links: Ski Diva (website) Jessica and Ski Diva's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skidiva Going Greenland Film RAD MOMS: JACKSON HOLE Pro Skiers Take on Motherhood and SkiingEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today our guest is Jessica Baker.  Former World Tour Freeskiing champion, professional mountain guide, and mother, Jessica Baker, has a knack for seeking out remote adventures. From a young age Jessica developed a love for wild and mountainous landscapes while growing up on a small farm in North Idaho. From the Arctic to the southernmost Andes, Jessica has spanned the globe with her ski and alpine endeavors and broken the ceiling for women in the mountain guiding profession. Jessica lives in Jackson, WY with her husband, a fellow mountain guide, and her two young daughters.  I had so much fun chatting with Jessica. Her passion for mountains and guiding reinforced my belief in adventures and why guides love sharing these experiences. Her commitment to give back to the community and desire to break barriers for people to access the sport of skiing was inspiring. I also admired her energy. She sustains a busy guiding schedule, mentors students, plans big trips and film projects, and raises two kids. She really made me want to ski again. I can't wait for you to listen to Jessica's amazing life stories as well.Things We Talked about: Mountains have been part of Jessica's life since young Cut teeth guiding in 2004 and started full time guiding in 2007 Competition life – what is free skiing? It was judged by fluidity, speed, difficulty of line, and style How and what does free-skiing share with guiding? Came and settled down in Jackson, WY Was asked “Do you want to be a guide?” and audited at Exum Mountain Guides The meaning and the draw of guiding Became a mom in 2013 Jessican's time management strategy The inception of Ski Diva Does advanced skiing courses have a place in women's program? The financial barriers getting into skiing Don't want to let the sport of skiing die, so access is important Giving back to the community Going Greenland film project and climate change Future plans

As Financial Literacy Month continues, we're diving into the crucial but often overlooked role of insurance for young Canadians. Today we're joined by Jessica Baker, Executive Vice President of Retail Wealth at Co-operators, a trusted, Canadian-owned company providing insurance and financial services since 1945. Listen in as Jessica explains how insurance isn't just about protecting possessions—it's about safeguarding your financial future. She busts common myths, like the idea that insurance is too expensive or unnecessary for healthy young people, and offers valuable insight that could change the way you approach your financial security. “The two main categories of life insurance, term life and permanent life, can help set you up for both savings and paying the expenses of the sudden and unforeseen.” - Jessica Baker This Week on Young Money: Why insurance is essential for financial well-being at every age. An overview of the comprehensive services offered by Co-operators. The common types of insurance young Canadians should consider. Key takeaways: Understand the basic principles of insurance and how it operates to protect you. Recognize the importance of insurance as a part of holistic financial planning. Assess your insurance needs based on life changes and financial goals. Connect with Jessica Baker: LinkedIn Co-operators Website Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making  Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Visit our website to learn how easy it is to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!  Follow the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our LinkedIn Company Page, or by visiting our website.

We know financial literacy is important but how much insurance talk is a part of that. Jessica Baker, Executive Vice-President of Retail Wealth of Co-operators, joins us to take us through what you need to know about insurance and shares her advice. Find out more at cooperators.ca and connect on Instagram and Linkedin. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn.

Financial literacy and newcomers.  Pipe and Aleja from Para Canada tell us about their journey to Canada and the financial challenges they faced. Then, navigating the job market without Canadian experience. Jennifer Freeman, CEO of PeaceGeeks, takes us through their AI-driven virtual career coach. And learning about the different financial institutions in Canada. The big banks aren't the only game in town.  Jeff Guthrie, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Credit Union Association, tells us about Credit Unions and how they work. Plus, we'll speak with Jessica Baker, Executive Vice President of Retail Wealth of Co-operators, about a gap in financial literacy when it comes to insurance. To find out more about the guests check out: Para Canada: para-canada.com | Instagram | TikTok Jennifer Freeman: PeaceGeeks AI Career Coach | X Jeff Guthrie: LinkedIn Co-operators: cooperators.ca | Instagram | Linkedin Jessica Baker: LinkedIn Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

It's peak real estate season and interest rates are really high – so what does that mean for homebuyers in Pittsburgh? Local real estate broker Jessica Baker shares tips for buyers and sellers and which pockets of the city are still somewhat affordable. Plus, host Megan Harris puts Jessica to the test to see how she would describe some zanier home features… as seen on Zillow. **This episode originally published April 8, 2024. Check out our previous conversation with Jessica to learn whether Pittsburgh potties count as half-baths. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 9th episode: Babbel Bike PGH Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The words Selling and Private Club Membership typically do not go hand-in-hand. In fact, most Membership Directors,  wouldn't be caught dead saying they “sell private club memberships”. People sell timeshare properties and vacation packages, but not private club memberships. Or do they? Sales trainer and consultant and founder of Master Connection Associates, Cindy Novotny, is with me in this episode to talk about SALES processes that every club should implement to create long term success. Episode Highlights 4:08 - How sales and marketing applies to the private clube and hospitality industries. 5:42 - The impact of the pandemic on private clubs 7:20 - Now is the time to train your team 9:51 - You're selling experiences 15:08 - Where clubs are struggling today with their sales and marketing 17:44 - Where to start with training your team 19:46 - Sales is no longer a bad word in the hospitality industry 22:21 - Selling is not cold calling 25:45 - The pandemic made some club leaders "cocky" 28:43 - The best follow up methods for prospects 33:07 - Phone calls or email follow ups? Ed Heil [00:00:00] You are listening to Crushing Club Marketing, a podcast for progressive club leaders ready to increase their club's revenue. Time for change begins right now. Ed Heil [00:00:13] The word selling, and private club membership typically don't go hand in hand. In fact, most membership directors wouldn't be caught dead saying they sell private club memberships. People sell timeshare properties and vacation packages, but not private club memberships. Or do they? Sales trainer and consultant and founder of Master Connection Associates, Cindy Novotny is with me in this episode to talk about sales processes that every club should implement to create long term success. Ed Heil [00:00:47] Thanks for joining me today. As I mentioned in the intro, you usually will not hear membership professionals in the private club industry talk about quote unquote selling memberships. It sounds tacky. It lowers perceived value, and the stature of the club is overall cheapened when you use words like that. Typically when you're talking about new member acquisition. But there's a difference between saying you sell club memberships and having proven sales processes in place to drive new member inquiries. So with 50% of the clubs in the country enjoying a new member waitlist. Why does this matter? You might ask yourself, well, we know it won't last forever, right? And with most clubs financially stable today, now is the time to invest. And we know that most would agree with this, especially the healthy clubs, because they're making considerable capital improvements to increase the value of the club and make it, and to invest more in their club. So clubs have all been through the ups and downs of the economy with rising and falling membership initiation fees. And you know that that's not good for your brand. But by building strong processes, investing in technology to improve efficiency and reporting, and even redefining the role of the membership team and membership director, your club can be better equipped to weather the storm that you know is coming. Ed Heil [00:02:17] So Cindy Novotny joins me in this episode as we dive into some of the issues clubs have and some recommendations she has for club leaders. Now, she is bold, she's direct, and she looks at the industry extremely realistically from a business and sales perspective, which in this day and age, it's changed so much through the years with technology and how people shop and how people buy. So we caught up earlier this year, and I was able to pin her down for a half hour while she is traveling the globe, and we had this conversation. Cindy, thanks so much for joining us today. Cindy Novotny [00:02:51] Absolutely. I am thrilled to be with you. This is fantastic. Ed Heil [00:02:55] Well my gosh. All right. So if you're listening to this you don't know how long. I mean it's been years. I think it was actually pre-pandemic when we were you know, I was, you know, talking to you and then to lefty and then we ran into each other at PCMA in Savannah. Yes, I think a year and a half ago or something like that. So, man, I'm just glad to catch up with you finally. Cindy Novotny [00:03:16] Absolutely. I mean, I just I think everything you're doing is so great. And, the fact that I am such a road warrior living on the road, jumping from place to place, I'm so glad we have this opportunity. Ed Heil [00:03:28] The road warriors and understatement. I think you would probably agree for the way. The way it's been going for you. So. Well, let's jump into it. You know, for for the listener who maybe hasn't had the opportunity to be part of your training or heard you speak, let's help help people understand the connection between, you know, the hospitality industry. And if you think about that from the perspective of like hotels, resorts and things like that, private clubs are also very much part of the hospitality industry. But how do you see those, the two worlds, maybe if you think about hotels, resorts and that sort of part of hospitality connecting from a sales and marketing perspective or otherwise with private clubs? Cindy Novotny [00:04:08] Well, it's huge. And I, I grew up in an industry that was I worked for private dining clubs, in Chicago, in New York and at a very young age learning, oh, wow, this is kind of cool. And people pay a membership to just come and have dinner. And then I recognize that it's really all about the experience, and it's all about what somebody wants to feel like. Then, as I continued in the hospitality industry, crossing over into hotels and resorts and now private engagement and jets, we do a lot of work, as you know, in private clubs on sales, training and sometimes sales is like, oh, well, we don't have to sell because we're a private club and you know everybody. We've got a list of people waiting to get in. And I always back up and say, yeah, you have a list of people waiting to get in right now. But there was a time when you were fighting to get members because we compete with so many other experiences. It's not just like we're competing private club to private club, we're competing private club membership to a second home or a yacht or something like that. Ed Heil [00:05:13] Let's talk about that. And, because I'm, I'm interested first in your take on that change, that shift in, in what you're seeing out there from the recognition of your clients as it relates to, hey, we you know, we can't just wait for people to walk in the door. We actually have to have more of a process. Are you seeing just how much greater awareness are you seeing around that? Or is it is it been slow, is have been fast, especially with the pandemic being so good for so many clubs? Cindy Novotny [00:05:42] Yeah. I mean, as I say, I can't even say the word C-O-V-I-D. Right? I cannot. But the one thing there was two things that happened. One is zooms and calls and teams. That's now status normal. When you talk to clients, getting them on a call face to face. Okay. That's because of the pandemic. The second is golf. Even golf clubs because we work with lots of golf clubs. Prior to the pandemic, the younger generation, it was dipping down. They weren't. It's like it's I don't want to go to my dad's club and I don't want to get married at my grandpa's club. And there was a lot of that kind of slowdown. And what I saw happen is that even I belong to a private club in Codo de Caza in California, and then also in Cedar Rapids, a private club. But I saw all of a sudden, like, outdoors. Oh my gosh, I don't want to be like, I don't want to be held back. I can't do things where private clubs were giving people the ability to get out on the golf courses, the fresh air, play tennis, pickleball, all these things. And because the private dining there was sometimes less. It was it like jams of people. So now that has taken the trajectory right up. I mean, that that's why so many people are seeing waiting list to get into those clubs, right? Ed Heil [00:07:02] You know, in many ways, because of this lack of maybe pressure, it seems like this is the time for private clubs. If they're thinking they they need to get their membership directors trained and sales that this is the time to do that. Cindy Novotny [00:07:20] Oh right. And and by the way, if you can sell, you'll always have a job. Let me just say that. All right. Transactional order taking will be replaced is being replaced by AI. So if you're just sitting back and managing your membership, what are you doing? I mean, there's a there's a new member behind every member. There's a new event, a new party, a corporate event. There's so much for that incremental revenue into a club where they can have their company sponsor dinners. And so you have to work your existing membership to be able to get that. But more importantly is there's a lot of competition now. There are private hotels, membership only. There are so many more private city clubs, so many more private bars and fun, cool places that unless you're a member, you can't even get in. You've got to know somebody who knows somebody. And because of that, that is starting to dilute some of the traditional clubs where people go, you know what? I'm not going to join. I'm not going to be a member of this club anymore because I actually don't live in the city anymore. I moved out to the suburbs. So I'm, I'm, I'm going to get rid of being a part of this athletic club or this dining club, and I'm going to move out to the suburbs. Secondly, I'm going to rid of my golf membership because do we really need that is a lot of money. I mean, you know, we have to force ourselves to make sure we every quarter get our dining, you know, minimum. Right. And so what happens is a lot of people have that same thought. So if you're not working it to keep that pipeline full, the people just like me now, we haven't canceled our club. But I could say, you know what, I don't even. Why do I even bother? So that's why you have to keep your grit, your nose to the grindstone, a new one, a new one, a new one all the time. Even those that have waiting lists. Ed Heil [00:09:12] Yeah. Interesting. You know. Yeah. There's so many things in there. Let's let's talk about the, part one. Part of it is just the competition. And you talked about this before, and I've heard other people in other podcasts, interviews that people I've talked to that have said, if you're thinking of your competition as the club down the street, you're missing it. And then, you know, three different people have said, look at what the hospitality industry is doing. If you want to see how to really enhance your presence online, if you really want to see how to, sell experiences, look at what resorts are doing and how they positioned themselves. How do you feel about that? Cindy Novotny [00:09:51] Oh, it's all about that. And most of the clubs that I even work in their social media presence is sad. Sad, I mean, and I think to myself, well, they and they say things like, well we can't really show a members event. I go, you're not showing the member and you're not giving the member's name, but you can show the setup because it's like what we've done. But a backing up to that. You know, I look at hospitality as an experience, hence why 40% of our business is outside of the hotel, club, private dining industry, automotive, you know, medical. And you think, well, how does hospitality relate? Because everyone in business today wants an experience. Okay. Even if you're going to a hospital, you know, it's not the clinical side that we're not messing with. But you don't want to go and feel you're already nervous. You want your your. Registration to get into the hospital. Be nice. You want the billing. So if you think about clubs, private clubs. All right. It's like if you really want to go to a tennis match or a football game because you're so in to the game, to the techniques and to what, you'll watch it from your massive screen at home. Okay, that's it. But if you love the experience of going to a football or a hockey game or a tennis match, you don't want to watch it from your sofa. You want to be in those stands and eating that Dodger Dog and having fun and doing what you do. And that's like a club. If I want to go to a fine dining restaurant, there is 1,000,000 and 1 Michelin star over the top. Cool chefs. I can go anywhere and edit everybody open to the public. We all can go. Ed Heil [00:11:39] Yeah. Cindy Novotny [00:11:39] But if you want an experience where they actually know you and they call you by name, and they you bring guests and they, they make your guests feel very special. And there's always that certain thing that's not in the menu, but they make for you. And there's that certain cocktail that they know you like and they make it for you. That is an experience. Okay. Same thing with golf. So, you know, my husband's a big golfer, but he golfs at a public course that is small, but they make you feel like a member because there's very few people and it's gorgeous overlooking Lake Michigan. And he actually at time says, you know, I actually like it here better than even some of the private clubs I'm at. Right. Because so if it's just the game, I can get it anywhere. But the club makes it an experience and you have to be trained to know how to do that. And your social media presence, your online presence has to portray that. Ed Heil [00:12:37] Awesome. So I mean, what I'm hearing you say, well, let me ask. Yes, that's a shift, right? Because there's still a lot of private clubs that believe they're selling the exclusivity. Like you get you get to be a member of this exclusive group. But I mean, what I'm hearing you say is really in many ways, that's not enough anymore. It's not enough to just say we're exclusive. You can't get in now. Cindy Novotny [00:13:03] And by the way. That's okay. But not everyone enjoys that tag line. I love exclusivity all the time too. I like, you know, I'm in. You know, I travel all the time. So you know, obviously United Club is for anybody that wants to pay their money. But because I'm global service and I'm global service for life, I've flown 10 million miles. Even when those clubs, as you know, when you travel, if they're too busy, they start stopping people, people that have paid for a membership but not me. I show my ticket, it says Global Service. I'm let right in. Yeah, I board the plane first. I love the exclusivity of that feel, but. I can also fly another airline and get to the same destination, right? The word exclusivity has got to be in combination with experience, and some of the big, big country club groups have lost their edge. They've got they've taken a private, kind of more intimate experience with all the big social memberships, which I'm all about builds your business. But what they do is they fail to forget, oh, you're actually a golf member. You actually pay five times more than what this social member pays, right? Used to be that there's private like at our club. And I have no problem saying this out loud because it's my club. You know, we're golf members, all right? We pay way more money, and we paid way more investment to get into that separate golf bathrooms for us. When we're dining, we go only club members only now. They could care less. Everybody's in there. Doesn't matter. That takes exclusivity and destroys the experience. Ed Heil [00:14:50] Yeah. Interesting. That's a really interesting take on that that that differentiation there. What are the most common things that you see, maybe the most common issues that you're seeing in your work and your consulting membership teams struggle with today? You know, especially as it relates to some of this stuff, you know? Cindy Novotny [00:15:08] Right. First of all, lack of training. They they promote somebody who is young working there. And I love youth, believe me. But, you know, we have to be trained and be developed. So they they just say, oh, well, you were really good. You worked your summers while you were at school and now, you know, you were like a restaurant manager. Would you like to be a membership director? Would you like to. And then bingo. Put them in it. Then they have no idea. They don't know how to reach out, how to talk to an existing member. They're Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 hours. So I'm not even kidding. Some of them. I mean, it's hilarious. Okay. And I'll say to him, you know, if there's a big event going on, a membership event for members, you need to be there and talk to the members and who else they know and and ask about what kind of events they like, because it's not just about the new, getting new members. It's about enhancing what the current members really like. Sometimes we're putting on things for our members that no one cares about. They're like, I don't even like, why? Why are you doing that? And yet some of the things have to be continued to be changed because the age difference, the youth, the people that don't want that, they don't want that, you know, Thursday night card game, they might want a game night for all families of all ages and things. So I think the biggest thing I see is lack of knowledge of the industry, lack of training, lack of how to actually use online presence, social media to find business. Right. How to follow up. We do a lot of mystery shops, of private clubs where we call inquiring about membership and it's like hilarious. Okay, we'll send you out a packet. And by the way, there's 50 people. There's 50 people on the waiting list. All right. So we'll just email and no asking questions. What would we be interested in. That's what I see is one of the the biggest problems. Ed Heil [00:16:59] Yeah. So the training thing is seems like a big thing because, you know, I mean, I think of this from the terms of it's hard to find good people in a lot of industries in the club industry and hospitality I know has struggled with that as well. So let's just say you do have these people who are eager enough, but they really have no training at all, is there? And this is probably a softball for you, but I am kind of interested because it can be a deterrent for a decision maker general manager. But, to invest in, you know, cash. What's it going to cost me to train this person? Right. So where do you start? Where do you start? With someone who just doesn't, you know, an employee who's like, yeah, I'll try that. I think I could do that. Like, how do you start training? Cindy Novotny [00:17:44] So my answer to that is simple. I say to every GM, even the equity, clubs. And you know, when I deal with boards, I'll say, you know, if you say, why should I invest? What if they leave, I go, what happens when you don't invest in training and they stay? And that is the number one biggest issue. And sometimes the turnover could be like they come in, they want to make a name for themselves. Well, remember a majority of those clubs are not looking for profit. So some of them are trying to deliver excellence. Now I happen to work with some clubs like that are phenomenal like El Niguel in Southern California. Unbelievable. They're, you know, head of membership in their general manager and what they do monthly learnings with every single employee training reading books like Unreasonable Hospitality book clubs. I speak probably like once a quarter with them. They are so invested in training and the the actual members members talk about it all the time. I cannot believe how well versed the staff is, and some of them have been there for ten, 15, 20 years. And you and I both know I love to have people stick around if they get continue training. I don't want you sticking around because it's just an easy gig, right? And that's the difference. Ed Heil [00:19:09] Yeah. It's like the the old line is the only thing worse than an employee, who quits as an employee, who quits and stays home. Right? Yeah, it is a it's a hard thing though, you know, I mean, in you're you're seeing more of a shift probably every day than, you know, some of the people that I speak with. But, you know, in our work, we're trying to help people understand the value of marketing, the value of doing things in a different way from an online presence and things like that. Sales and marketing are just words that, you know, historically haven't been really embraced. By private club. So, I mean, are you seeing that change? Cindy Novotny [00:19:46] You know, I'm seeing that change. Oh, hugely. I mean, first of all, I am a sales trainer, sales service and leadership. So even law firms that I work with, even hospitals. But before it, like up until like ten, 15 years ago, I'd be like, well, the law firms we don't sell. Why would we don't sell? Well, yeah you do, because new business development. How do you build your book of business? How do you go from being a young associate to being a managing partner? You have to know how to sell. You don't think sales is a bad word? Private clubs that have that arrogance, that think, oh, well, we're just so good. Everyone wants to join until they start losing members and when they lose members or they lose the spending. Okay. Because it's not just their quarterly spending that they have to do. Depending on the kind of membership you have when you start losing every event, every banquet, every wedding. All of this to all the other unbelievable venues. You are hurting the club. We have to invest the money back to keep the club going. How do you do that if you don't have any new business coming in? We have to make sure we're upgrading the golf courses. We're bringing in better staff. We're hiring a better golf pro. How do you do that? If you don't have that new money coming in to reinvest in the club? So whether you're looking for profit or no profit doesn't really matter. You need new business coming in. So marketing and sales to me have always been two separate things. I believe that marketing has to create the story, has to put that out and make sure the story resonates. Sales has to tell the story. So salespeople have to take what marketing puts out. Marketing, you know, does all of their online presence, all of their work, all of their messaging. Then the salespeople, the membership director has to sell that story. So instead of storytelling, I call it story selling. Ed Heil [00:21:45] There you go. I like that. Although, the name of our company would contradict that a little bit, but I guess I would say the. Well, let's talk about that because, you know, selling, if you are a general manager of a certain age or a certain vintage, or anyone in the club industry of a certain vintage, you think of selling in a certain way. How has selling changed? You talk about story selling. What does that mean, though? I mean, people aren't cold calling, you know, people are, you know, direct mail is, you know, is more difficult. What do you like? What do you see? Cindy Novotny [00:22:21] Well, first of all, I believe and our statistics that we use, I'll find all this stuff as you do. I believe that about 60, over 65% of most decisions in any business are made based on a referral. I would never suggest a cold call as long as I live. I do believe that if you're working your existing members, there's a customer behind every guest, customer behind every member, a customer at every wedding. There's new members, but at every event it's there is so much business, but we aren't working our own members and there's a finesse to that. You're not like my club. I got just I got disgusted with how they did it. Like table in that lobby. When you walk in with all this wedding paraphernalia, I said, guys, and I don't even train for them. I said, as a member, I'm a golf paying member. I said, this looks so tacky. It looks like I'm walking into, you know, four star, three star hotel. You shouldn't even. Where's your membership? Where's your person that handles special events? Why aren't you working? Why are they walking around? You know, turnover in turnover and restaurant managers. At the end of the day, the vintage GM can't wear that. It worked for that. I think the vintage GM has had a wakeup call. And the wake up call has come from the board of directors, from the corporate groups that own those, the Club Corps of the world, right? Even some of the Sterlings, the smaller ones that have less of we need more profit. We need more of this because we're building, we're investing. So when you look at the profitability of some of these clubs, they are being looked at. So a vintage just walk around and have a cocktail with the members, which I'm all about a general manager being all about that, hanging out, chatting, but not investing with that membership director to make sure they know how to go out and work the local community. Volunteer, be involved. That is exactly where they're starting to wake up, because they recognize there's no other way to do it. It's all based on referrals. Ed Heil [00:24:26] In the in the clubs that you have worked with and that you continue to work with. How many of the successful like really vibrant, healthy clubs have a general manager who has more of a business background or is business minded as opposed to just straight F&B? And I ask you that because so many general managers come up from that food and beverage side and they their, their business savvy might not really be there. What do you? Cindy Novotny [00:24:58] All of the successful clubs we're working with, they're all business savvy and they've come up through golf. They've come up to hotels. Lots of them come from hotels. They've come up through food and beverage, but not as much as they used to. Now it is all about, you know, the tournament business. It's all about, you know, that that the hospitality, hotel business, regional kind of executive directors, things like that. And every club we're working with that's successful has a GM that gets it. Hence why they're working with us. Ed Heil [00:25:30] Right. Yeah. Do you feel like the pandemic in the success I mean was it was very good for clubs. Oh yeah. Good clubs is very good. Did it give people a false sense of security or. Right or, you know, club leaders, a false sense of security, do you think? Cindy Novotny [00:25:45] Oh, for sure. And and not just a false sense of security. They got a little bit cocky like, oh, everybody now wants to golf. The year before that, we're running around teaching people how to get to the young people to get them excited about golfing. And I am not exaggerating. It was like the Tiger Woods movement back then, right? Got got the younger generation golfing. Okay. All right. That's done and done. So now you swing up and all of a sudden the younger generations like, I don't want to do that. It's not fast enough. I'm an adrenaline. I'm an adrenaline rush, you know, junkie. I like to go parasailing. And this. And I don't want to waste money on golfing. It takes too long. Boring. The pandemic only allowed people to really like it. Because you could be outside and with your friends, right. And that was, you know, after like, March, April, even our club, because it wasn't our club, but it was the neighbors that live. Some of the neighbors that lived around the golf courses were like calling. They should be out here. I mean, obviously, oh my God, I'm not going to catch Covid on the golf course. But the idea was the club didn't want to stop that. But that was only like two months and then you couldn't get a tee time and the membership and everybody saw that because the younger people and when I say younger, I'm talking 20's, 30's. Right. Sure. They couldn't get on a plane and fly to, you know, Australia and go to where they wanted to go to do the stuff they wanted to do. So they said, all right, we're going to let's enjoy the club. And then that's why, I mean, the rise of pickleball courts, okay. It used to be just for the vintage seniors. Then all of a sudden, you see, you use that. Yeah. Tennis tennis courts are coming down and like, oh, now we only have three tennis courts and four pickleball courts. And that was some of the younger. And so it did. But it to me it's really important that what goes up goes down. It is a mentality that all of a sudden now the revenge spending is back. Luxury travel is back, luxury goods are back. People are, you know, it's really all about spending money. We call it the revenge spending. And so you have to look and say you're membership. You don't you're not tied into a lifetime membership. So I can quit anytime I want. And that money goes away that day. So that's the sort of thing you can never rest on. Well, we're just very popular. Ed Heil [00:28:09] Right? Yeah. It won't last. Just a couple of tactical questions. What I see so often are membership directors that will have people inquiring, especially, you know, up north where we are. This is the time of year people start inquiring about memberships of clubs and there is no follow up. There is someone who fills out a form and it sits there and a lot of membership directors. It almost seems like they have this mentality like, well, if they're interested, they'll call again. Cindy Novotny [00:28:40] Oh, yes. Ed Heil [00:28:42] What's the deal with that? Cindy Novotny [00:28:43] Because they've not been trained. Okay. So we know that they go online, they fill things out. And again I mystery shop all these. I shop them online on their websites. It takes three, 4 or 5 days. No response. I call, they're out of the office. I'm too busy. Busy with what? Busy with what? You're not the golf pro. You're not the food and beverage director. What do you busy with? Okay, so the idea is they've got to be able to have a process in place to be able to catch those leads and follow up with them. And this is part of a daily job of a sales person that understands that. And then second, that they if I hear what they hear it a hundred times, what our GM doesn't want us to look like, we're hungry. Our GM doesn't want to follow up. Get over that too. Because when your GM leaves and you get some hotdog GM in there, there's going to ask you how many new members you brought in. You're going to be dead out of the water. Done. Over. So the follow up is that they just, I think, are lazy. They don't. It's like they sit around doing who knows what. And that is one of the biggest issues today with which lots of hospitality industry companies. But in private clubs, it's it takes days for people to get back to you. And then if you check on a weekend, oh my god. And private clubs weekends are the hot ticket. And you ask someone like you the front desk. No one's ever sitting at any front desk any more to club, no matter how big it is. You go down to the restaurant and say to those I really like, I'm with my friends who belong to this club. I would really like to talk about joining and, okay, we'll give the name. Never Hear back. Now I'm going to give Elm credit again in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. All right. Unbelievable. Their membership director. All over it. I called and said, you know, I wanted a club where my husband could golf when we're there and that sort of thing. Janice. Okay, I'm going to give her name. I mean, Janice, so unbelievable. All right. She responded within an hour of the message. I left her because we're out of state. She gave me all the options and our farm is just over. You know, the membership of. You're a little bit farther. She worked it all out, got us all set up, invited us to dinner for our first dinner. And on them, my daughter. We. We've gone so many times. My daughter now is living at our farm and running that and works for us in the business. So we're have her and she doesn't want to go there all the time, but she can go now and dine or take her friend. Janice follows up with me. And by the way, I don't live there, by the way I'm there. Maybe, I don't know, 4 or 5 times a year. I see you on social media. She'll send me a text. She it. She makes me want to go there when I every time I come into town. That is somebody who understands what we call a luxury retail clientele. Ed Heil [00:31:41] Yeah. Cindy Novotny [00:31:42] That's that's it. And she gets. Ed Heil [00:31:44] I get I give you vintage. But now you've given me to client telling and revenge spending. Yes, I appreciate that. Thank you. The, this is something you're pretty passionate about. So, you know, from your perspective, what is the right process like when you think about that follow up that, you know, someone has inquired about membership, they filled out a form membership director, goes, oh, I got an email from someone, or, you know, the form someone submitted a form. What should that follow up look like? And how many times should a membership director follow up? I mean, what have you learned as far as the most you just best practices? Okay. Cindy Novotny [00:32:24] So I used to say it takes 6 to 7 times to touch a prospect before they ever become a customer. Jessica from our team, she last year tracked it. Okay. So from we get a ton of inquiries too. And I'll I'll just walk through my inquiry process. Sure. Which which I teach to all the clubs in the members. All right. The idea is she now tracked it and it's literally now 12 to 14 times. That could be over a year. Ed Heil [00:32:49] Wow. Cindy Novotny [00:32:50] For her to close a deal. Okay. So we know it takes time. You keep going until someone says, don't ever call me again. I'm not interested. I only was checking it out. Never want to hear for you, but that never happens. Okay. Ed Heil [00:33:04] Is that phone call and email or emails and phone? Cindy Novotny [00:33:07] We're all about phone calls. First follow up with email, so I'll kind of walk through it. Got it. So as an example, when you get an inquiry, whoever catches that, which should be the membership director, because very few of them have coordinators and all of that. But you get the inquiry. So and our company info@masterconnection.com comes to me. I'm a little busy. Just so you know, I get them off and I literally look at my phone to I'm constantly looking at my phone because when I'm speaking or training, I might be talking for an hour that another trainer gets up or I walk off stage, I check, so it's no longer than two hours max that I don't respond. And the inquiries come in. And this is what we teach everyone to do, I respond. Thank you so much for reaching out to Master Connection Associates, or thank you for reaching out to the Coto de Caza Country Club at Golf and Racqet Club. I am thrilled you thought of us. I and for me, I have copied Shelly Marlow, Jessica Baker, Carla. I assign it right then. I have copy to follow up with you. Now, if I'm the membership director. I am thrilled you thought of us. The secret sauce right now is what is a good time today or tomorrow for you and I to connect. Ed Heil [00:34:21] Interesting. Yeah. Cindy Novotny [00:34:22] And that's what we do. 100% of the time. Ed. Not 99. Not 89. 100% of the time we get an email back. Thanks so much for your prompt response. I every day I can count them. So appreciate it. I'm not going to be in the office or I don't have time to talk this week. Could we set up a call for Monday? Now for me, my account manager takes over and runs with that. For that membership director, it's like, absolutely. I will send an outlook invite. No phone tag here. I will send an outlook invite for the two of us to connect on Zoom or teams. That's the other thing you just said yourself. When we get on this, even though this isn't a video podcast, you and I are looking at each other right now. It creates more emotion, more rapport. Today's world allows us to send that. We send a Zoom invite to every client. We never have anyone say, I don't want to be on Zoom call. They all get on and then you can share your screen. You can show them the dining room. You can show them this. You can show them that every single time. Ed Heil [00:35:30] Wow. I love that. You know, one of the things I read early on in the pandemic was just how, you know, when more and more of this was happening. They said it builds trust. And notice when people don't turn on their camera. It makes you wonder. I know what's going on. Cindy Novotny [00:35:47] Exactly, exactly. Ed Heil [00:35:49] Yeah. Hey, I am so appreciative of your time today and for you taking, for you to take a few minutes and share some of your findings and your perspective, with the people who listen to this podcast. Anything you'd want to leave people with? As far as just some thoughts, people who are especially the general managers who are struggling with the shift, and sometimes it's dealing with boards who are of the vintage, you know, you know, board members who are more traditional. Is there anything that you would you would say to those people who are really trying to make a change, they just don't know the best way to go about becoming more of a sales operation. Cindy Novotny [00:36:29] So I do work with a lot of the boards of some of the private clubs we work with. So I speak at them, I come in, I talk, and I start out, and this is what every general manager should do is what are our objectives, what are our objectives of the board? Just private club. What do we want to do. You hear the same thing. We want to have unbelievable service. We want great food and beverage. We want restaurant quality food and beverage like we get at unbelievable restaurants all over the city, right? We want to have a the staff feel very well taken care of and feel very good because tips many times are brought are all they're all added on anyway, right. We also want to have profits so we can reinvest into the club. Like this. I hear it every time. And then I go, okay, and this is what every GM say. So how are we going to do that. All right. You got to spend money to make money. So the idea is if we want to have better food and beverage, we need a better chef. We might not have a decent chat. If we want better service, we need training. If we want to make money, we need membership directors that know how to sell for events, because some have a membership director and some have a special events manager, depending on the size. But a lot of times the membership director is doing all the special events too. So just depends. You have to be proactive to book the weddings, to book the graduations, to book the corporate events. You have to be proactive. You know who your members are if you're not reaching out to them. And that is called training. And if you don't invest, you're going to get exactly what you've been getting. Ed Heil [00:37:59] I love it. What a perfect way to end. Cindy Novotny [00:38:01] Excellent. Ed Heil [00:38:02] Cindy, thanks so much for your time today. Cindy Novotny [00:38:04] Thank you. Ed Heil [00:38:09] Thank you for listening. If you find this podcast helpful. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, keep crushing your club marketing.

In this episode of the Engineering Influencer Podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies, we feature a candid conversation with Jessica Baker-Daily, the present CEO of Halff. Jessica shared her journey from being an intern to the CEO of the firm, reflecting on the challenges, opportunities, and experiences that shaped her growth. Throughout the discussion, she emphasized the importance of fostering a flexible work environment to boost employee productivity and satisfaction. Jessica's focus on people, culture, and empathetic leadership was a key aspect of the conversation. She emphasized the impact of investing time in communication and feedback, dubbing it as the backbone of understanding employee needs and optimizing decision-making. Interacting with employees, understanding their daily challenges and triumphs, and being open to critical feedback were points she stressed.  

Newcastle. Walking the streets, finding the portrait mural of Alex Walsh by Inari Meyers dominating Auckland Street.  Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh.  Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King.  

Newcastle. Sheets of Paperbark. Archives of the years gone by, in files packed away.  Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh.  Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King.  

Newcastle. Did my sense of familiarity betray me? Would I have been braver with the choices I made? Is what I'm seeing real? Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh.  Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King.  

Newcastle. The pavement trees locked down in Auckland Street look longingly at the shining pearls and shimmering diamonds roaming free in the park.  Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh.  Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King.  

Newcastle. As the last steam train pulls out of Newy Station, Suzie wishes she was anywhere but on it. Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh.  Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King.  

We're heading into peak real estate season at a time when interest rates are really high – so what does that mean for homebuyers in Pittsburgh? Local real estate broker Jessica Baker joins us to share tips for buyers and sellers and talk about which pockets of the city are still somewhat affordable. Plus, host Megan Harris puts Jessica to the test and sees how she would describe some zanier home features…as seen on Zillow. Check out our previous conversation with Jessica to learn whether Pittsburgh potties count as half-baths. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our CPO, Jessica Baker, as she chats with the executive team at LaunchGTM about the partner journey, onboarding, and how to automate some of the low-value steps in that partner journey.  Couple of key takeaways for anyone who works with partners and is responsible for making partnerships successful.

Early summer is the peak season to buy a house in Pittsburgh, but the process can feel overwhelming. How do you find an agent or figure out your price range? Does a Pittsburgh potty count as a half-bath? What the heck is hand money? Local realtor Jessica Baker joins us to help demystify the home-buying process — and explain why an ugly bathroom or outdated cabinets shouldn't be a dealbreaker. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Baker, Vice President of Advisor Alliance at Co-operators, joins the show today to shed light on a recent survey that highlights the lack of investing confidence among young Canadians. The survey reveals some key findings that are particularly relevant to young people, showcasing notable differences in their approach compared to their parents and grandparents. The results highlight that 74% of young Canadians lack confidence in their ability to choose investments and are hesitant to seek financial advice from professionals. Many respondents expressed concerns about their financial habits and uncertainty about their future success. Jessica shares valuable tips for those unsure about where to start with their finances. She emphasizes the importance of not relying solely on social media for financial advice and encourages starting investments early and maintaining consistency. Listen in as she reminds young Canadians that they have the right to seek financial guidance.  “Not very many young Canadians are working with a financial advisor. A significant number of respondents lack confidence in their habits and they're very concerned about whether or not they're set up for success in their financial future.” - Jessica Baker This Week on Young Money: What the survey was trying to find out. How young Canadians are feeling about investing. Young Canadian's level of confidence in their financial futures. How to create wealth if not from home ownership. Why so many young people struggle to know what to do with their finances. Key takeaways: Don't believe everything you see on social media. Start investing early. Consistency is key in investing. You have the right to financial advice. Connect with Jessica Baker: Co-operators Resources Mentioned: Mutual Fund Disclosure Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making  Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Visit our website to learn how easy it is to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!  Follow the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our LinkedIn Company Page, or by visiting our website.

Today we're talking about the continuing controversy surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers and their involvement with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of drag queens who explicitly belittle and mock Christianity. Since the Dodgers re-invited the group to participate in their Pride event, several pro players have spoken out against the politicization of the MLB by having Pride events and involving themselves with groups like the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and unsurprisingly, they're getting trashed by the Left and mainstream media. However, some of these players are holding more firmly to their faith than others, while some have disappointingly responded with caveats or apologized altogether. Then, we talk about the terrible story of two elderly pro-life volunteers who were violently attacked while praying outside an abortion clinic. Then, we briefly discuss a new study that seems to confirm what we all already knew: that left-wing ideology attracts literal narcissists and psychopaths. --- Timecodes: (01:23) Intro / June update (09:06) Followup on 'The Chosen' (16:08) MLB players respond to Dodgers "pride" drama (42:08) Pro-lifer attacked for praying (50:30) Left-wing extremism study --- Today's Sponsors: EdenPURE — when you buy one Thunderstorm you get one FREE, this week only! Go to EdenPureDeals.com, use promo code 'ALLIE'! Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code 'ALLIEBASICS' to save 25% off your first order at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! Seven Weeks Coffee — Seven Weeks is a pro-life coffee company with a simple mission: DONATE 10% of every sale to pregnancy care centers across America. Get your organically farmed and pesticide-free coffee at sevenweekscoffee.com and let your coffee serve a greater purpose. Use the promo code 'ALLIE' to save 10% off your order. --- Links: USA Today: "Jays pitcher Anthony Bass sorry for posting video endorsing anti-LGBTQ boycotts" https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/bluejays/2023/05/30/blue-jays-anthony-bass-shares-anti-lgbtq-video/70268642007/ Fox News: "Baltimore police investigating reported vicious assault on pro-life activists outside Planned Parenthood" https://www.foxnews.com/us/baltimore-police-investigating-reported-vicious-assault-pro-life-activists-planned-parenthood New York Post: "Left-wing extremism linked to psychopathy and narcissism: study" https://nypost.com/2023/05/25/left-wing-extremism-linked-to-psychopathy-narcissism-study/ --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 701 | Progressive, Pro-Life, & Indicted by the DOJ | Guest: Herb Geraghty https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-701-progressive-pro-life-indicted-by-the-doj-guest/id1359249098?i=1000584694938 Ep 684 | Fascism Is Here, Not in Italy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-684-fascism-is-here-not-in-italy/id1359249098?i=1000580710223 Ep 685 | Stacey Abrams' Heartbeat Conspiracy Theory https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-685-stacey-abrams-heartbeat-conspiracy-theory/id1359249098?i=1000580832544 Ep 802 | Inside the Mind of a Mass Shooter | Guest: Dr. Nicholas Kardaras | Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-802-inside-the-mind-of-a-mass-shooter-guest/id1359249098?i=1000612383862 Ep 814 | ‘The Chosen' Responds to Pride Flag ‘Controversy' | Guest: Rep. Jessica Baker https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-814-the-chosen-responds-to-pride-flag-controversy/id1359249098?i=1000615190811 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're discussing a few controversial topics, starting with a Pride flag spotted on the set of "The Chosen," a popular TV series focusing on the life of Jesus. The flag was seen attached to camera equipment in a promotional clip and belongs to a crew member, which naturally drew a lot of negative feedback. We take a look at whether this is cause for concern and what's realistic to expect from "Christian" shows. Then we move over to Florida, where an Orlando-based convention for furries (people who enjoy dressing up as anthropomorphized creatures) announced it would ban children due to a Florida Senate bill that makes exposing children to sexual performances illegal. We discuss why this move reveals a lot about the "furry" community. Then we're joined by Florida Representative Jessica Baker, who sponsored a Florida bill that allows sexual battery against a child under 12 years old to be considered a capital offense, punishable by the death penalty. She explains why this bill is important to her and why it's essential that we punish child abuse justly. --- Timecodes: (01:06) Intro / the rainbow (15:37) 'The Chosen' Pride controversy (24:55) Furries convention (32:50) Intro to Rep. Jessica Baker (36:55) Florida death penalty bill (41:59) Opposition (47:10) Kennedy v. Louisiana (54:40) Other bills --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — get $30 OFF your box today at GoodRanchers.com – make sure to use code 'ALLIE' when you subscribe. You'll also lock in your price for two full years with a subscription to Good Ranchers! A'Del — go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com and enter promo code "ALLIE" for 25% off your first order! Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 878-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' to get free activation! My Patriot Supply — prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency food storage. Get $200 of survival gear when you buy a Three-Month Emergency Food Kit when you go to MyPatriotSupply.com. --- Links: Daily Wire: "‘The Chosen' Defends Pride Flag Spotted On Set: ‘Let The Show Speak For Itself'" https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-chosen-defends-pride-flag-spotted-on-set-let-the-show-speak-for-itself Rolling Stone: "Furries Now Have Serious Beef With Ron DeSantis" https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/furries-beefing-ron-desantis-1234742107/ New York Post: "Florida passes bill allowing death penalty for child sexual abusers" https://nypost.com/2023/04/19/florida-passes-bill-oking-death-penalty-for-kid-sex-crimes/ --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 726 | Addressing Questions and Controversies About The Chosen | Dallas Jenkins https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-726-addressing-questions-and-controversies-about/id1359249098?i=1000590668548 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation, the rate at which the general price level of goods and services in an economy rises over time, is a growing concern for many individuals, businesses, and governments around the world.To dive deeper into this alarming trend,  we had the chance to speak with Jessica Baker, the Vice President of Co-operators Advisor Network. With almost almost 20 years experience She is a true icon of the entrepreneurial sector.In this podcast, Jessica explains the significance financial literacy holds in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Additionally, she insists on the importance of having open and straightforward communication with a qualified financial planner. Jessica describes the numerous steps involved to provide a seamless workflow for the back end of businesses.

Listen to the 100th episode of Historical Fiction: Unpacked! Scroll to the bottom of the show notes to enter a celebratory giveaway! This episode features Jocelyn Green's twentieth book, The Metropolitan Affair. Jocelyn and I talked about Egyptology, forgery, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the roaring twenties setting of her latest novel. Here's a description from Bethany House: With a notorious forger preying on New York's high society, Metropolitan Museum of Art curator Lauren Westlake is just the expert needed to track down the criminal. As she and Detective Joe Caravello search for the truth, the closer they get to discovering the forger's identity, the more entangled they become in a web of deception and crime. Purchase The Metropolitan Affair on Amazon (affiliate).   Find out more about the inspiration for Jocelyn's main character. Find out more about the real historical character in Jocelyn's book. Check out Jocelyn's website and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Join my community and help support the show on Patreon! Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website. Follow the show on Instagram! Purchase Alison's historical novel, One Traveler (affiliate). Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support! Finally, enter the 100th Episode Giveaway!   a Rafflecopter giveaway Photos of two of the items in the prize pack! One Traveler by yours truly and bookish earrings made by Jessica Baker of Bakers Blessed Designs (Click the photos for more information on these items.)

In this episode, Chris Sozzi, Technology Transaction Counsel, joins Jessica Baker to demystify channel legal and share best practices to help you set up your channel contract frameworks for long-term success.

WE ARE BACK IN PERSON FOR SEASON 3!!!!! However, we still liked having this podcast as part of our celebration! The episode for this year will be released on March 7th! Please check out the Google Site and take part in the poll In this teaser: Nana Beacoat introduces herself as our new MC! Kate Ramotowski and Jessica Baker discuss their history with Writers Week and their hopes for its continuation. Mrs. Patterson reminds everyone to keep March 9th open for the Writers Week Community Expo. ( 5:30-8:30Encore Performances and One Acts and other pieces from the Theater Troupe will take place. We will also have a vendor fair featuring Student entrepreneurs, and authors from the community. Main Street Books in St. Charles will be on hand with books from some of our presenters during the week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dina-patterson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dina-patterson/support

In today's episode of Culture Camp, Jason interviews his sister Jessica, and her husband, Andrew Baker, and they discuss owning and operating a grocery store in Alberta, Canada, gaining the trust of your employees, working with different personalities in your organization, and making an impact in people's lives.Tweetable Quotes:"When everybody's pulling their weight, everybody on the team is happy." - Andrew Baker"You've got to communicate with your staff and know what is going on in their lives." - Jessica BakerIf you found value in this episode, please leave a rating and review, also, don't forget to share it with a friend! Remember to follow us on Instagram for more!

Spain will waste €300 million by putting the clocks back by one hour according to calculations by the Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE). By abandoning this move from Summer Time to Winter Time, the evenings (when people are more active) would remain lighter for one hour and could ensure a reduction in energy consumption of around 5 per cent. In theory the decision to introduce Summer Time was to give more light to farmers at the height of their sowing and harvesting times but there are two interesting facts about Spain, as during the Civil War, both sides observed different time zones and even today, the Canary Islands are one hour ahead of the rest of Spain. “Car cannibalism” is the latest crime wave to hit England's streets with parked cars being stripped of components overnight. According to a report by broadcaster LBC, cars are being broken into and then stripped of body and engine parts, with Yorkshire and the Midlands said to be worst hit.Most commonly broken into and stripped are Vauxhall Corsas and Toyota Yaris' according to information obtained by the broadcaster. The Bank of England was kept in the dark about the contents of the huge 'mini-Budget' that sent the markets into meltdown, it was revealed today. Deputy governor Jon Cunliffe said officials were not 'fully briefed' in advance about the package of £45billion of tax cuts, as would normally happen. Jessica Baker, 20, has avoided jail after she struck her boyfriend's ex in the head with a stiletto shoe-shaped designer perfume bottle during an ugly row in a Poundbury park . A children's home has been ordered to improve after extraordinary failings saw a manager buying a tattoo gun for one child - which they used to permanently ink another – and staff being slow to stop a young resident making a flamethrower. The centre, which cannot be named but is registered in Leicester, was today revealed to be the site of a series of worrying incidents. At one point – just three months ago – staff were threatened by a child who had made his own weapon to menace them. They had used an aerosol can and a cigarette lighter to fashion a homemade flamethrower. In another troubling incident the home manager bought a tattoo gun for one of the children. They then used it to permanently ink another child, despite the fact both were supposed to be under 2:1 supervision. The director of a cryotherapy firm used by elite Premier League football teams has won more than £20,000 at a tribunal - despite being sacked for installing a cryo-chamber that leaked deadly gases which ‘could have led to fatalities'.David Morris stepped in to fit one of the £80,000 chambers as the company's engineer was unavailable. A lawyer who left a businesswoman feeling suicidal after he sent a video of them having sex to her work colleagues has avoided prison. David West, 38, gained access to the footage when he submitted a digital access request after claiming he was preparing for a defamation case.

The entire cannabis industry is feeling the strain of a struggling economy, but is the Oklahoma cannabis market to blame for it all?

If you've ever wanted to live and work in Spain before, then you'll know it's tough if you're non-EU. However, Spain seems to be following in the footsteps of Portugal, Greece & Croatia and introducing a Digital Nomad visa to allow anyone who is a 'third country' native to live & work in Spain. In typical Spanish style, the launch date is 'mañana', but in this episode we speak to the Spanish visa expert Jessica Baker (who owns DecipherSpain.com) as she gives us her expert predictions on what it'll look like. She also goes through the 5 existing visas that will allow you to live and work in Spain without having to wait for the Spanish Digital Nomad visa. You can find out more about Jessica at: - Her website - Her Instagram - Her Facebook page And we also mentioned the amazing people at the co-working space in Malaga - The Living Room. They helped us by introducing us to Jessica, so thanks guys! -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslife@gmail.com. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

In this episode, Al Chien, Senior Advisor at AchieveUnite, joins Jessica Baker to discuss his unique journey from 20 years at a big tech vendor to joining a reseller and building the company from $27 million to $175 million. His perspective benefits both the vendor and partner, as he shares insights, best practices, and solutions that lead to mutually beneficial hyper-growth.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jessica Baker about HR tech and upskilling, learning, and development prioritization in the workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/lDsW5c6-wQg. Jessica Baker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-aryn-baker/), VP of Digital Technologies for Enterprise Ireland, works with Irish HR/Talent tech companies expanding into the North American market and U.S. based companies looking for innovative solutions.  Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription. Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.com/HCI. Get up to 20% off by using code HCI for the summer sale at shop.Ekster.com/HCI. Check out the Ready for Takeoff podcast at Wix.com/readyfortakeoff. Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations! Go to Swag.com/HCI and use promo code HCI10. Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Ranked #5 Workplace Podcast Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast Ranked #7 HR Podcast Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts  Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Terrah and Audrey are joined by Jessica Baker, founder and CEO of Glass Staircase a social media and branding agency based in Austin, TX.In this episode we cover: -The importance of aesthetics on social media-How to connect to your audience without showing your face on camera-How to audit your own social media-How to start conversations online and spike engagementLet us know what you think of the episode by rating and reviewing the podcast!Follow along for more tips: https://www.instagram.com/socialsessionspodcast/Follow Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/glassstaircase/

We are joined by Jessica Baker, Vice President of Digital Technologies for Enterprise Ireland, the Ireland's government organization responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. Listen as Jessica explains some of the most common mistakes facing organizations and their human resources teams when they decide to enter into the global marketplace, and the unique benefit that Irish-based technology companies are bringing to the global talent and recruiting space.

The consequences of not communicating in the mountains became abundantly clear on January 22, 2022, when skiers Collin Binko and Michael Martin encountered a lone snowboarder at the base of the Sliver Couloir in Grand Teton National Park. All three had eyes on the same prize, but neither party talked to the other. What happened next has been a frequent topic of conversation in the backcountry community, and a growing concern for many heading into the high alpine. Leading off Season 6 of The Fine Line, this episode explores this issue head on, with Martin and Binko giving their account of the day. We also hear from alpinist and licensed therapist Ryan Burke about coming onto the scene and the dangerous role ego plays in the mountains. Jessica Baker, an AMGA-certified ski guide who has more than two decades of experience in the Tetons, walks us through the importance of situational awareness and why communication is so crucial for everyone's safety. This episode does not seek to expose villains or heroes, but rather to shed light on an important lesson everyone can learn from. Interviews by Matt Hansen. Editing by Melinda Binks. Thank you to Roadhouse Brewing Co. for the generous sponsorship of The Fine Line, and to KHOL 89.1 FM for the use of their studio.

Jessica Baker is back to make sure we can fully humble brag to other departments about our Set Dec Coordinators and how much they do for our department. They raise us up so we can stand on mountains, walk on stormy seas, and make us more than we can be. If you know, you know. Please enjoy all of her wisdom about what goes into clearances, professionalism, and what she would tell our future industry workers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-set-dec/support

Set decoration coordinators are vital roles in the Set Decoration department. We give them a list of 100 things to do in a day and somehow they find a way to complete that list. Its like fairy dust projectile vomits onto their computers on the daily. Were talking to Jessica Baker in this two part episode about what goes into her daily schedule and her thoughts on how you can be great at coordinating. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-set-dec/support

Welcome my daughter: Jessica Baker.This episode is my favorite yet (surprise, surprise!)  Not only do we share many memories, laughs and insight into 'our' world but we talk about leading the younger generation, Jessica's role as VP of Business Development for MCA and the life she has led thus far.  For those of you that don't know, Jessica has been faced with some very hard times in her personal life and being the extremely private person she is, she opens up and shares some of her thoughts - so make sure you listen all the way through to the end.  She had me in tears.You don't want to miss this one.More about Jess:The next generation of MCA is led by Jessica Baker.Grew up in OC, CA - moved to Texas for college at Texas A&M University majoring in Business & Maritime Administration.In her downtime, Jess is an avid baker, bringing back old family recipes and making them her own.  In her Darcy Miller inspired craft room she spends time creating one of a kind crafts inspired from her travels.  She enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 dogs.  She loves a good spa day, shopping & all things sweet!"Remember no one is cheering harder for you than the person you used to be."

I wanted to bring on a friend of mine today so that you guys could learn a little bit more about what it's like to create the correct impression to make the sale. We met when we were freshmen in high school, in the little town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that we grew up in. Jess is just a power. She is one of the top-producing real estate agents in the Pittsburgh area and has been in real estate for quite a long time. She's going to tell her story, but she is incredible. She's a mom, she's basically a designer because they just renovated their beautiful, beautiful home in Pittsburgh that there are photos of, but most importantly, she has become an Instagram Queen. I tell you, I've been watching her over the last year grow her audience and really create a great presence online. A lot of us really, really struggle with that understanding our brand on social media. So I asked her where she learned how to craft her brand through her Instagram so that people know who she is before she even walks in the door. So many of you tell me that you're nervous in person, right, because you don't know how to sell yourself or you don't know what to say. Quite frankly, if done correctly, you can sell yourself before you even get there because you've become a trusted expert. They know your background. They know you know what to do. They know your services, they know your products, they know your pricing because you've shown it all to them on social media. Jess is an incredibly wonderful example of that. She's kind, she's smart. She's funny. She's someone that you're going to fall in love with, so please, please, please enjoy Ms. Jessica Baker. LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE! About Jessica: Jessica is proud to be recognized in the top 2% of Pittsburgh real estate agents. She is an award-winning agent with an impressive track record of more than 250 transactions and over $50 million sold in her 9 years as a full time agent. Her average list price to sale price ratio is 98%--significantly higher than the West Penn Multi-list average. Before getting her license and becoming an agent, Jessica worked at PNC Bank as a financial consultant. She has her bachelor's degree in both Communication Studies and English Literature from Grove City College Jessica lives in Brighton Heights with her husband, their two children, and their dog, where she is an active part of the community. She is a Five Star Agent on Zillow, and the Judge of Elections for her voting precinct. She's a member of the following organizations: Junior League of Pittsburgh, Western PA Women's Paddle Tennis Association, Acorn Hill Garden Club, Pittsburgh Women's Literary Guild, and Realtor's Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh. Where to Find Jessica: IG: @jessica.pgh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.baker.fr Where to Find Sarah Mae: https://www.instagram.com/sellingupod https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/

In this episode, AchieveUnite's very own Jessica Baker joins Theresa Caragol to uncover why partner ecosystems are imperative, what matters today when it comes to partner experience, and how these two things intersect to help your channel succeed.

In this week's episode, we feature Gameboy music creator Michael Allen aka, Roboctopus and feature tracks from his Disco.txt EP.  Plus we have new music from The Shane Davis Group and Matt Prater, along with tunes from Ken Watters, Boxer Joy, and Chill City, Jessica Baker, Heliana, SNACKS, and Josh Allison. Hear Valley Sounds nights at 9pm on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD  Grab the podcast on iTunes or with the WLRH mobile App. #wlrhloveslocal  #valleysounds 

Guests featured in this episode:Today's small business owner: Kamala Allison, owner of Fybr Bamboo, a bamboo apparel, bedding and gift retailer based in Santa Cruz, CaliforniaToday's expert: Jessica Baker, an SEO consultant with Apiary Digital, a collaborative network of independent marketing consultantsMore resources:Read: The Ultimate SEO Guide for Any Stage BusinessRead: How to Create a Marketing Strategy for Your BusinessTry: How to Conduct Primary And Secondary Market ResearchTry: See how Square Marketing can help grow your business

If you're passionate about growing your woman-owned business, supporting other WBEs and breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated industry, you don't want to miss this week's episode of Women Who Own It!   We're shining a spotlight on Jessica Baker, marketing and branding maven, and Founder and CEO of Glass Staircase, an Austin-based WBENC-Certified marketing and branding agency dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs find their voice, break through barriers and make BIG things happen.    Tune in to discover ceiling-shattering insights, tips and actionable advice you can use to start taking your woman-owned business to the next level -- and how Women's Business Enterprise National Council (and its amazing network) can support your journey.  

If you're passionate about growing your woman-owned business, supporting other WBEs and breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated industry, you don't want to miss this week's episode of Women Who Own It!   We're shining a spotlight on Jessica Baker, marketing and branding maven, and Founder and CEO of Glass Staircase, an Austin-based WBENC-Certified marketing and branding agency dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs find their voice, break through barriers and make BIG things happen.    Tune in to discover ceiling-shattering insights, tips and actionable advice you can use to start taking your woman-owned business to the next level -- and how Women's Business Enterprise National Council (and its amazing network) can support your journey.  

If you're passionate about growing your woman-owned business, supporting other WBEs and breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated industry, you don't want to miss this week's episode of Women Who Own It!   We're shining a spotlight on Jessica Baker, marketing and branding maven, and Founder and CEO of Glass Staircase, an Austin-based WBENC-Certified marketing and branding agency dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs find their voice, break through barriers and make BIG things happen.    Tune in to discover ceiling-shattering insights, tips and actionable advice you can use to start taking your woman-owned business to the next level -- and how Women's Business Enterprise National Council (and its amazing network) can support your journey.  

You may have heard the term Rape Culture before but what exactly is it? On the 60th Episode of the VSC Podcast Join Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell who chats with UCF Victim Services Victim Advocate Jessica Baker and Rollins College Violence Prevention Educator Heather Surrency about examples of Rape Culture on College Campuses and ways we can combat it. Heather Surrency uses she/her pronouns and has been working in the area of campus violence prevention for more than 15 years. After receiving her master’s degree in public health from the University of South Carolina, she began her work as a health educator at a large university in the southeast. It quickly became apparent to Heather and her colleagues that sexual violence was a prevalent problem on campus that needed to be addressed. Needing training, support and resources, Heather paired up with the women’s center on her campus and applied for and received a VAWA Campus Grant to implement a survivor advocacy and violence prevention Initiative. Through this work, Heather has conducted numerous trainings with students, staff, faculty and campus community partners in the area of violence prevention. Heather has recently joined the Title IX staff at Rollins College in the role of violence prevention educator and continues to work directly with students implementing violence prevention programming. Jessica Baker uses she/her pronouns and is a Victim Advocate at UCF Victim Services since 2018. Prior to her current role, Jessica was a Victim Advocate at the State Attorney’s Office in the 9th Judicial Circuit working in the Domestic Violence Unit’s Felony Division. She believes survivors and values a survivor’s right to choose the path they walk after any trauma, abuse or victimization. You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Be sure to follow UCF @UCFAdvocates and Rollins @rollinsviolenceprevention ----------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

Entretien avec Marie Laberge pour les 20 ans de sa saga Le goût du bonheur; présentation, par Jessica Baker, Vincent Bolduc et Catherine Perrin, du spectacle virtuel Interconnectés (de l'illusionniste Luc Langevin), du film danois Alcootest (qui fera la course aux Oscars) et du film Promising Young Woman; entrevue avec le comédien Marc-Olivier Girard; critique du livre Sapiens: la naissance de l'humanité, de Yuval Noah Harari; rencontre avec l'animatrice3D québécoise Émilie Goulet pour le film Soul de Pixar, puis avec la réalisatrice Chloé Leriche pour son film Soleils atikamekw; présentation de deux concerts à voir sur le web, du film Le peuple loup (Wolfwalkers) et de la série Sherlock Holmes; retour sur le succès du film Jusqu'au déclin avec le réalisateur Patrice Laliberté; critique du film The Kid Detective; et discussion avec Catherine Callary, du Bureau du cinéma d'Ottawa.

Jessica Baker is a serial entrepreneur, with 15 years of experience in technology, finance, and management. She is always engaged in the latest ways to improve upon what is currently in the market. She is a U.S. patent holder and has proprietary technologies used by multiple businesses. Jessica’s advice has been published in multiple top tier publications including Forbes, All Business, Recruiter, and more. Her latest launch is LivesAlign.com, a platform where Experts can share their relationship advice with users looking for insight.

Today, we’re coming at you from Strait Music, Austin’s 3rd generation, family-owned music store that has won the Austin Music Awards Best Instrument Repair award for three out of the last four years.   The secret sauce includes not one but *two* female guitar techs (and multi-instrumentalists) who work side by side, which is like finding a 5-leaf clover in the desert.   Meet the women who are upstairs, behind the bench, and close to every guitar’s heart: Lauren Ellis and Jessica Baker.Our podcast is a production of the nonprofit Herizon Music Foundation. Please support the next generation of women in music through education, experience, and role modeling programs. Click here to donate today. IN THIS EPISODEJessica and Lauren cover:-- The difference between a guitar tech, a backline tech, and a luthier.-- Lauren’s experience of touring with The Eagles vs. The Monkees.-- Jessica’s hardest gig EVER, and why she’d do it all over again.-- How to play with the boys and be taken seriously.-- Are United Auto Workers union members natural musicians? Lauren knows best :-) And, of course, The Shakedown!Thanks to Caroline Crawford Consulting for supporting Herizon Music Foundation and the next generation of women in music. More information about her nonprofit consulting services is at CarolineCrawfordConsulting.com.

On this week’s new episode of the VSC Podcast, VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with UCF’s Victim Services Victim Advocate Jessica Baker and VSC Speaker’s Bureau member Sheronne Thorpe-Gilchrist to talk about College Sexual Assault. Come listen to Sheronne’s powerful story, learn about terms like “red zone” and how we can help prevent sexual violence on campus. Jessica Baker uses she/her pronouns and is a Victim Advocate at UCF Victim Services since 2018. Prior to her current role, Jessica was a Victim Advocate at the State Attorney’s Office in the 9th Judicial Circuit working in the Domestic Violence Unit’s Felony Division. She believes survivors and values a survivor’s right to choose the path they walk after any trauma, abuse or victimization. Sheronne Thorpe-Gilchrist uses she/her pronouns and is currently working as an insurance professional. She is also a survivor of a Sexual Assault which occurred almost 25 years ago during her freshman year of college. You can listen to this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0aW7d_T3ktM You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! ----------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be thoroughly discussing a survivor’s story of sexual assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

Many families are moving this year out of want and/or need. If this is you and you’re considering selling, buying, renting, or relocating…or if you just want to hear some interesting and wild real estate stories, this episode is for you! Jessica Baker is here with us today to give some practical tips for buying and selling a home, things to keep in mind for local and long-distance moves, and even Hawaii and Maui specific suggestions and stories. Jessica is a Maui based realtor with Hawaii Life and a personal friend who has been a knowledgeable and kind resource for me and many other families here on the island and is definitely someone I want to share with you. Moves are stressful and complicated…our hope is that this conversation gives you some insider ideas, peace of mind, inspiration, and encouragement. Jessica’s Bio (in her own words): My journey to Maui began at a very early age! Well before I could read I always wanted to look at picture books of tropical fish and marine life. Eventually I would share with anyone who would listen, "When I grow up, I am going to swim with dolphins in Hawaii!" This was a very big dream for a kid in Michigan. Fast forward to 2006. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Michigan, I was fortunate enough to take my first (and only) vacation here to Maui with my parents. While we were having dinner that first night at the iconic Pioneer Inn in Lahaina Town, I just knew that the island was calling me. Armed with two suitcases and a bicycle, my next flight back to Maui two months later was as a brand new resident. Now I have happily lived in Lahaina for fourteen years...(read Jessica's full bio over at www.elevatingmotherhood.com) In this episode, Jessica & I talk about: · Long distance vs. local moves · How we both came to Maui · What to look for when looking for a realtor · Questions to ask your realtor · Healthy boundaries & clear communication · Clarifying expectations with your realtor · When to schedule the moving company · Things families have done really well to help kids get settled · The benefits of seeing a house without kids in tow · The importance of seeing “how the house will live” · Moving tips: labeling boxes, · Moving from the mainland to Hawaii · Long term rental tips · Prepping your kids for the move · A bit about how kids process the transition · Asking for help during a move · Over-planning and under-planning · Moving resources (being local and location specific) · Box #1…and what it should have in it · If your dream is to move to Maui…what’s it’s really like · WILD stories about moving and showings! Jessica's Website: www.jessicabakermaui.com (see the website for all her links & the free download!) Love the show? Share it with friends! And check out today's sponsors: Primally Pure & Homeschool Explained Elevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/loribethauldridge Facebook: www.facebook.com/elevatingmotherhood Blog: www.yayamamas.com

On this special episode of the Cozy Ink Podcast, we discuss NaNoWriMo and the importance of local writing communities.Check out Jessica's work!Support the show (https://paypal.me/cozyinkpodcast?locale.x=en_US)

Today's Author Chat is with Jessica Baker. We had so much fun talking about her books, writing, and all things cozy. I hope you have fun with us. I also want to thank my Clever Sidekick Regina for helping us stay commercial-free and growing. If you'd like to be like Regina and have your name mentioned on the air become either a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level patron on our Patreon Page at https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or buy us a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth you can also find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cozypodcast

This episode of Cozy Ink Podcast features an interview with cozy mystery author Jessica Baker. We discuss her The Lady Thea's Mysteries series.Support the show (https://paypal.me/cozyinkpodcast?locale.x=en_US)

Coming up on this week’s Valley Sounds, we spotlight Midnite Michael’s new EP, and groove with tunes from  Jonny & the Black Frames, Dexter Lucious, Black Market Haggis, Sarah Jayne, Remy Neal, Heel Turn, Mother’s Keeper, Jessica Baker, Christina Lynn, and Dismal Dream. Catch the show every Saturday night at 9pm on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD  Get the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Googleplay or download it directly at WLRH.org #wlrhloveslocal #localmusic #valleysounds 

Coming up on this week’s Valley Sounds, we spotlight Midnite Michael’s new EP, and groove with tunes from  Jonny & the Black Frames, Dexter Lucious, Black Market Haggis, Sarah Jayne, Remy Neal, Heel Turn, Mother’s Keeper, Jessica Baker, Christina Lynn, and Dismal Dream. Catch the show every Saturday night at 9pm on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD  Get the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Googleplay or download it directly at WLRH.org #wlrhloveslocal #localmusic #valleysounds 

This summer is definitely bringing back the great American road trip and one of the most beautiful is an Oregon Coast road trip. On the podcast, we talk with Jessica Baker from Boundless Bakers, about the time she spent on the Oregon Coast and she fills us in on the best places to stop, must see towns, and side trips to take along the way. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Talking about future road trips 07:20 - Talking with Jessica Baker 09:25 - How long to spend in Oregon 10:20 - Where to fly into and out of 11:30 - Where to stop 22:20 - Where to stay 25:40 - Day trip locations 27:25 - Driving around 29:20 - Final tips 31:00 - Jessica’s Favorite Travel Gear 32:50 - What's next for Jessica and her family 33:45 - Coming up next on Vacation Mavens ABOUT JESSICA BAKER Jessica Baker is a full-time mom, wife, and RVer. She and her husband, two young kids, and three cats have been traveling North America full-time for the last year and a half. Jessica has contributed to RV travel blogs such as CampingWorld.com and DoItYourselfRV.com. Follow Jessica on Facebook and Instagram. TIPS FOR PLANNING AN OREGON COAST ROAD TRIP You can spend anywhere between a long weekend and a full week exploring what the Oregon Coast has to offer. If you are coming from the East Coast or even just farther than a drive away from Oregon’s coast, then fly into Portland and rent a car. You can then either fly back out of Eugene, or make the return loop via the highway. The natural beauty of the Oregon coast is what draws visitors to explore. As you are making your way down the coast here is a list of cute towns and attractions to visit along the way. Cannon Beach - is a little touristy that has a great food and if you are a Goonies fan this town should definitely be on your list. Depoe Bay - this town is known for whale watching. It may be tiny but it is a lot of fun. Newport - has great seafood and harbor. If you are interested, this is a great place to do your own fishing. You need a license but it is not expensive to purchase. Florence - is also a fishing town and is north of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which covers forty miles of dunes. You can rent equipment and ride around the dunes! Hug Point is a really great location to visit, but you have to keep in mind when high and low tide are since you could potentially get stuck where you don’t want to be. It is a great spot for exploring the tide pools and water caves that are along the point. Devil's Punch Bowl is another area where you need to watch the tide times. If you are adventurous, during low tide you can hike down into the bowl and explore the inside before the tide comes back in. Cobble Beach is made up of little black volcanic rocks and when the water runs over it, it makes a really unique and beautiful sound. It is highly recommended that you make this a camping road trip and even rent an RV if you want. If not you can stay in Cannon Beach, which has a bunch of little hotels. You can also try Newport as that is a bit larger and has a number of different places to stay. There are a few places within four hours of the coast that can make a great day trip: Tillamook has a lot of dairy farms and it is a great place to visit and try some different cheeses and ice cream. Crater Lake is a gorgeous sight to see, and if you have time to explore it, you should add this into your itinerary. The Columbia River Gorge is another great area to visit whether you make it a day trip or spend a few days there. It is close to Portland and could be a good stop to make before you make your way to the coast. Driving around Oregon is not too difficult, especially if you stay on Highway 101. You will feel comfortable driving even if you are towing or driving an RV. Just don't be surprised if you lose cell service from time to time. FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Jessica recommends wearing plenty of layers when visiting Oregon. She loves her Columbia windbreaker as an outer layer. She also likes to wear a pair of convertible hiking pants. That way she can unzip them into shorts if she gets too hot. She also likes to pair this with a pair of Keen shoes. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Boundless Bakers Our Top 5 Oregon Coast RV Parks ($50 off RV rentals button on this page) Northern Oregon Coast RV Rentals (coupon here too) FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email at podcast@vacationmavens.com. You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

The new album “Unpoetic Flavor” from Them Damn Dogs drops May 29th, but we’ll play 3 tracks from our advance copy. We also get down with Chabaz, Hew Tyler, Heel Turn,  Alpha, Brandy & Jerry Combs, By All Means, Jessica Baker, Brandon Henson, Boxer Joy and Amy McCarley.  Catch the show every Saturday night at 9pm on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD  Get the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Googleplay or download it directly at WLRH.org #wlrhloveslocal #localmusic #valleysounds 

The new album “Unpoetic Flavor” from Them Damn Dogs drops May 29th, but we’ll play 3 tracks from our advance copy. We also get down with Chabaz, Hew Tyler, Heel Turn,  Alpha, Brandy & Jerry Combs, By All Means, Jessica Baker, Brandon Henson, Boxer Joy and Amy McCarley.  Catch the show every Saturday night at 9pm on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD  Get the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Googleplay or download it directly at WLRH.org#wlrhloveslocal #localmusic #valleysounds 

Hear about an Oregon Coast road trip as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jessica Baker from BoundlessBakers.com about a portion of their year and a half long road trip.

Hear about an Oregon Coast road trip as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jessica Baker from BoundlessBakers.com about a portion of their year and a half long road trip.

Hear about an Oregon Coast road trip as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jessica Baker from BoundlessBakers.com about a portion of their year and a half long road trip.

This week’s Valley Sounds producers Nate and JQUE bring us music from Heel Turn, Jessica Baker, Sex Clark Five, Canita Rogers, Adia Andrews, The Motives, The Sweeplings, Them Damn Dogs, and the Go Go Killers.  Midnight Michael talks local music with James Irvin. Catch the show every Saturday night at 9pm on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD  Get the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Googleplay or download it directly at WLRH.org#wlrhloveslocal #localmusic #valleysounds 

Candace and Patrick talk about Jessica Baker, Aromatherapy, and share their tips choosing the best Diffuser or Nebulizer then maintaining it right. They answer an Herbal 101 question on making Glycerites with Bitter Herbs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aromatherapy is the practice of using scent to heal a multitude of conditions. For herbalists, the scent of plants, like the scent of a place, anchors deep healing.Today, we're talking with Jessica Baker, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Author of Plant Songs about Aromatherapy Formulation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of "Love Talk Live," Jaime interviews Jessica Baker and Eran Eyal of the matchmaking site, Alignedsigns.com. The site uses Western Astrology, Chinese Zodiac and the Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator to help people find their match. Topics such as self-awareness, self-love, being present and the importance and benefits of being in a happy relationship for the health of your mind, body and soul are discussed.

On this week's show, Midnight Michael chats with DWest about making tunes and producing audio.  Jque has local favorites from: Sylvia Rose Novak, Cheryl Llewellyn, Eric Echoes, Jessica Baker and The Pollies. Noah Jobe brings us music from groups performing around town including: Tosha Hill, King’s Haze, Remy Neal, Hunnivega, and Jonny and the Black frames. Catch the show Saturday night at 9pm on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD  Get the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Googleplay or download it directly here at WLRH.org#wlrhloveslocal #localmusic #valleysounds 

This episode, we hear from a fellow Army Wife, Jessica Baker, about her life experiences and her fitness journey. We learn about the ketogenic diet and what Jessica uses to make it work for her. Learn more from Jessica-- YouTube: JessicaBaker! Instagram: the_jessib Twitter: thejessib Facebook: facebook.com/jessib Visit brideonbase.com. Brianna's book: No Girlfriend Left Behind! A Partner's Guide to US Army Basic Training

Missouri Business Alert’s Speaking Startup podcast explores news and issues important to Missouri entrepreneurs. This week, we traveled to a Missouri farm to speak to local entrepreneur Jessica Baker about her new business: goat yoga. Then, we visited with Mindy McCubbin, one of the founders of a new angel investing group in Columbia, the Women’s Investment Network for Entrepreneurs. Here's the breakdown: • 1:52 - News and headlines • 4:06 - A look into the goat yoga industry • 8:58 - Conversation with Mindy McCubbin a founder of Women’s Investment Network for Entrepreneurs. • 17:44 - Noteworthy entrepreneurship numbers and a quote for the road Produced by Seth Bodine and Isabelle Robles.

We've all wondered it. We've all wanted to try it. But the real question we all have is, is Jamaican ganja any good? In this week's episode of The Real Dirt, Chip and Travis talk about Jamaican ganja. How to get it, how it looks, how it smells, how it tastes, and more. Plus in a special feature, listen to Jessica Baker interview Dr. Lakisha Jenkins, an expert on Jamaica's medical cannabis industry. Get both sides of the Jamaican cannabis industry, from the black market to the medical market in this week's episode of The Real Dirt Podcast. Roll one up and spark up the ganja Mon!

Today, Kathy welcomes Dr. Jessica Baker and their topic is current research on the potential genetic overlap between eating disorders and substance use. Dr. Baker explains some of her findings which including how certain subsets of eating disorders and certain subsets of substance use disorders are more likely to overlap, as well as how certain eating disorder behaviors or symptom levels are more likely to be present.

The interview with Plant Songs author Jessica Baker, brought up a lot of memories for both Sue and Candace. They share how key plants have inspired connection to family members while inspiring personal change. This relationship has opened the door for human relationships with friends and teachers. Most importantly, it has inspired our own dedication to heal our community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The practice of herbalism is often a deeply personal one. As we heal others, we heal ourselves and the plants rejoice. Today, we’re talking with Jessica Baker, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and author of Plant Songs about connecting with plants as medicine for change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Jeanette welcomes Jessica Baker, author of Plant Songs: Reflections on Herbal Medicine to talk about how we are part of nature but may feel separated from the plants around us. Can you engage in the energy of each member of the nature community? How do plants, trees, moss, flowers, and ferns try to talk to you by their leaves and scent; do they draw you in to feel their magic? What part have plants palyed in your life for creativity, nourishment or to celebrate with? Think of nature as having a transformation and cycle of life just as we do. Can you dance with the flow of energy? Just being out in nature is a small part of the natural world; sit in the shade, upon the roots, and under the leaves, to smell the green scent or flowers around you. That is the experience that creates a new memory to draw on when times are difficult or challenging. For more information on Jessica visit: www.BakerBotanica.com For guided support on use of plants with Dr. Jeanette visit: www.DrJeanetteGallagher.com

Jessica Baker, LAc, RH (AHG) is an author, acupuncturist, herbalist, aromatherapistand educator. Her passion for all plants is reflected in her formulations, privatepractice and classes on aromatherapy, herbalism, and Chinese medicine. As acontinuing education provider, she teaches at several herbal symposia andconferences throughout the United States. Jessica is on the faculty of the HolisticCannabis Academy and teaches The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. Havingmany years experience as a clinician, Jessica is a master formulator, understandingthe importance of plant synergy and energetics.Jessica has completed her first book, Plant Songs: Reflections on Herbal Medicine,through Balboa Press. Her Baker Botanica 5 Element essential oil blends are nowavailable.Use coupon code cannabliss20 for 20% off your Moon Mother order!Jessica's Resources & Links:Website: http://www.bakerbotanica.comEmail: jessica@bakersbrands.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakerbotanica/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baker_botanica_/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5xehJdeA_gxd811tJkVBAw/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-baker-58858569/The Herb Walk Podcast with Jessica Baker:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-walk-with-jessica-baker/id1270856578?mt=2The Herb Walk Blog: https://www.jessicabaker.blogHost: Tori Rerick, PharmDTori’s Instagram Tori’s WebsiteConnect on Instagram: Cannabliss the PodcastDisclaimersThis podcast offers health, wellness & cannabis information. It is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your health-care professional if you have concerns or questions related to your health. Some links are “affiliate links”. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Only products I personally believe will add value to listeners lives are recommended.

Today's special guest, Jessica Baker, LAc, RH (AHG), Chief Visionary Officer of Baker Botanica, licensed acupuncturist, and registered herbalist, has published her memoir and guidebook “Plant Songs: Reflections on Herbal Medicine.” She wrote this book to share how plants have played an important role in every stage of her life from childhood to the present, and to help you deepen their connection to nature and medicinal plants.Through Jessica's personal stories, and clinical observations, healing properties and recipes for herbs such as pine, reishi, and oak, readers will gain an understanding of how they can benefit from herbal medicine. Plant Songs provides readers with the tools needed to incorporate herbal medicine practices into their wellness routines. Nature heals and communicates if we slow down and listen. “The potential for longevity, health, and happiness increases when there is a connection to the cycles of nature.” Jessica Baker is an author, herbalist, acupuncturist, aromatherapist, and educator. She began studying herbal medicine in 1998 at the Dandelion Herbal Center. Jessica received her Master's Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2008 from Five Branches University and is a licensed acupuncturist in California and Colorado. Her passion for all plants is reflected in her custom formulations and classes on aromatherapy, herbalism, and Chinese medicine. Having many years as a clinician, Jessica is a master formulator, understanding the importance of plant synergy and energetics. Her work with plant medicine has led to many great conversations and opportunities within the herbal and cannabis industries. Jessica has a private practice in Denver, CO and is also available for long distance herbal consultations. To learn more, please visit www.BakerBotanica.com.

Just like yesterday, this episode is audio from Jessica Baker’s show, The Herb Walk Podcast. Today she discusses the metal element, from the traditional Chinese medicine point of view. Jessica is now in season two of her podcast, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast player. Also be sure to check out her new book: Plant Songs: Reflections on Herbal Medicine. A huge thanks to Jessica for sharing this audio with us! HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Today’s episode is audio from Jessica Baker’s excellent show, The Herb Walk Podcast. You’ll hear her talk a bit about her new book Plant Songs: Reflections on Herbal Medicine, and she also reads the chapter on hawthorn. Jessica is now in season two of her podcast, be sure to check it out (and subscribe) on your favorite podcast player. A huge thanks to Jessica for sharing this audio with us! Be on the lookout for another episode from her soon, right here on the HerbRally podcast. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com  

A message from Lauren: During graduate school, I have been funded by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Program, the National Institutes of Health, and the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders. The content presented in this podcast is solely my responsibility and does not necessarily reflect the official views of the funders. I also thank my mentors-- including Cindy Bulik, Jessica Baker, Patrick Sullivan and Yoav Gilad-- and assure the listening audience that any error in this podcast is due to my inadequacies as a student rather than theirs as teachers. Hopefully this interview demonstrated the innovation in the eating disorder field, and highlighted some of the questions that remain. Currently, most eating disorders research (including most of my own) focuses on individuals with anorexia nervosa. More funding and research is clearly needed in this area. However, it is also extremely important to increase the number of studies in eating disorders outside of anorexia nervosa. Therefore, I strongly advocate for increased funding to study the biological bases of each eating disorder. National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) on eating disorders (helpline: (800) 931-2237): www.nationaleatingdisorders.org "9 Truths About Eating Disorders" from the Academy for Eating Disorders: https://www.aedweb.org/learn/publications/nine-truths Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative: https://uncexchanges.org/2017/08/30/anorexia-nervosa-genetics-initiative-an-update-2/ Follow Lauren Blake: @Lauren_E_Blake Follow me: PhDrinking@gmail.com, @PhDrinking, @SadieWit, www.facebook.com/PhDrinking/ Thanks to www.bensound.com/ for the intro/outro Thanks to @TylerDamme for audio editing

The taxonomy of cannabis is changing. That is, the definition of what makes cannabis cannabis is changing. What we know as indica and sativa is not the full truth. It's been diluted a lot through pop culture and a lack of scientific information regarding the origins of cannabis and how it has been bred through the generations. In this week's episode of The Real Dirt, Chip sits down with Jessica Baker to talk about the new science coming out about the origins of cannabis. It turns out, that cannabis on the dispensary shelf at your local dispensary is much more complex than just indica, sativa or hybrid.

In this episode, we have two conversations—one with Professor Colleen Denney about the history of women’s suffrage in Wyoming along with the current unequal conditions there for women, and another with ski guide Jessica Baker about succeeding in the male-dominated field of guiding and extreme sports.Highlights include:How women got the right to vote in Wyoming 50 years before the 19th amendment [4:45 - 7:40]Becoming the first woman heli-ski guide [10:40 - 12:25]Advice on succeeding in a male-dominated profession [13:40 - 14:25]Follow:Jessica Baker on InstagramFifty Feminist States on Instagram and iTunes

In this episode, we have two conversations—one with Professor Colleen Denney about the history of women's suffrage in Wyoming along with the current unequal conditions there for women, and another with ski guide Jessica Baker about succeeding in the male-dominated field of guiding and extreme sports.Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia's next podcasting project Softer Sounds.

Welcome to the It Is Our Time Podcast with Host Belinda Baker and Special Guest Jessica Baker. Join Belinda and Jessica as they talk about Summer Fun!  Happy 4th of July! Topic:  " Summer Fun & Sun - What to do with our kids in the summer" So as all of us that have had or presently have the task of what to do with our children during summer vacation, it can be either a learning wasteland or a learning paradise. The temptations are great for children to spend hours watching television or playing video games. But with a little ingenuity and planning the summer can be a great unstructured mass of time to try out new things and explore interests that don’t necessarily fit into the school curriculum, but are fun and educational.   The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and motivational purposes. This podcast is a production of Up2Me Radio and to learn more about the network, shows, hosts and guests visit us at www.up2meradio.com Enjoy the Conversation!  You can like us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio and follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio

Chip and Jessica Baker recorded this episode in the Amazonian jungles of Peru at Refugio Altiplano, an Ayahuasca Retreat. Jessica Baker is a world-renowned herbalist, acupuncturist, aromatherapist and educator. Jessica has taught at the Arcata Massage Collective, The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism and is an Assistant Supervising Practitioner at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also on the faculty of the Holistic Cannabis Academy and is a Cornerstone Business Leader at Women Grow. Jessica first got into cannabis as an act of revenge (on a boy), but her cannabis activism really began in college when she became involved with the University of Georgia's, Cannabis Action Network. This is also where she first met Chip Baker. Chip and Jessica discuss their rebellious pro-cannabis college escapades, the historic significance of plant medicine, the healing power of cannabis, their personal ayahuasca revelations and more on this episode of The Real Dirt.

Cheers to our most listened to episode of all time! This week we are sharing a top episode from our archives. Episode 7 has been downloaded more than twice the amount that any other episode has, and it's for good reason! No matter if we are working a 9-5, side-hustling to make that our full-time job, or working full-time at our own business, healthy eating and taking care of yourself can be a tricky something to do. In this episode, Jessica shares her experience with the Whole 30, and I do as well! We go into how to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle when you're working a 9-5, and what that looks like for each of us: Jessica working the 9-5, and Kelsey (the host) working full time at home on her own business.

Jessica Baker Topic: Social Emotional Learning Academic achievement is often stalled when young people struggle with significant social emotional challenges. Jessica Baker shares her experiences in working with students and the hopeful strategies and interventions that help develop coping skills and resiliency. … More

Has anyone tried doing a whole 30? In this episode, I am talking with Jessica Baker — graphic designer and all around healthy lifestyle liver. Jess and I went to undergrad together, and we took opposite paths once we graduated. I headed to grad school, and Jess went straight to working for a graphic design firm in a big city. DC to be exact. Jess shares about how it was moving to a new town alone, how she made and continues to make adult friendships, and then we both go into all things Whole 30. She did her Whole 30 in January, and I just finished mine. If you're looking for a new way to shed some light on your eating habits, and to get into a healthier lifestyle, Whole 30 might be your ticket. Take a listen to see if it's right for you, and learn about tips and tricks that helped us during our experience.

Jessica Baker is a Victim Advocate at the State Attorney's Office in the 9th Judicial Circuit in Florida. In today's episode you will learn how her internship led directly to her job, and, more importantly, the trial-and-error process she took that eventually led her to the job and career she wanted.   Alan also explains of a little-used but potentially hugely impactful way for students to get a great letter of recommendation from a faculty.

How do you know if you are genetically predisposed to have an eating disorder? If you are, does this mean that you will suffer with one for the rest of your life. How does environment play a role? These are questions that researcher and onsite coordinator for the Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative (ANGI), Dr. Jessica Baker covers on this week's show. www.recoverywarriors.com/jessica-baker

In this episode of Ask Dr. Love, Dr. Jamie Turndorf (aka Dr. Love) will be speaking with Jessica Baker, Founder and CEO of Aligned Signs, about how to “spring clean” your online dating profile. Tune in and find out how to sweep away the veneer and create a real profile that attracts real love. Even if you aren’t in the … Read more about this episode...

Do we talk too much about the weather? Well, we can't help it. We have a great window view and we just notice the beautiful California climate. A strong earthquake in Chile. We are not that into comic book hero movies. We are joined in the studio by Jessica Baker, who found Aligned Signs, a match site that joins people based on their personanlity tests and the Chinese Zodiac.

Do we talk too much about the weather? Well, we can't help it. We have a great window view and we just notice the beautiful California climate. A strong earthquake in Chile. We are not that into comic book hero movies. We are joined in the studio by Jessica Baker, who found Aligned Signs, a match site that joins people based on their personanlity tests and the Chinese Zodiac.