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Ade and Claudette Faison have worked in the field of human development for more than 50 years and 40 years, respectively. Together, that's more than 90 combined years working to support others in transformation and lives of possibility. It's no surprise, then, that they both came to do the Hoffman Process along the way. Yet, it's all still fresh in their minds. They remember specific instances from their Process. Claudette shares her experience at the Process when she was having a conversation - a quad talk - with her intellect and Spiritual Self. She was asking her Spiritual Self, "Are you Buddha, are you God?" And then she began to laugh and laugh. She says it was like finally solving a mystery. For Ade, he remembers coming home having just completed the Process. He walked into a party that Claudette was hosting for her friends. Usually, Ade would hold back, waiting for an opening to join a party like that. But fresh out of the Process, he jumped right into the mix without hesitation. He had changed at the Process, and it was noticeable to everyone. Through Unlocking Futures, Ade and Claudette's company, they work with people on the margins of life. The work they do supports people in unlocking a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. In the past, Ade and Claudette, and Unlocking Futures, partnered with the Hoffman Institute to create an advanced course called "The Quantum Leap Process." Drew taught alongside Ade in one of these courses. Listen in as Ade and Claudette share powerful stories of the work they do to unlock futures for many. We hope you enjoy this lively conversation with Ade, Claudette, and Drew. More about Ade: For more than half a century, Ade has functioned as a highly skilled facilitator in Human Development.  His work extends globally, including the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and South America. He works with youth from 8 years old to senior adults. In the first 25 years, he became a featured performer and leader of transformational workshops at the National Black Theatre in Harlem. This was followed by 35 years at Youth At Risk, Inc., aka Unlocking Futures, Inc.  Ade earned a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Howard University, a Certificate of Completion from the Institute for Not-For-Profit Management from Columbia University‘s Graduate Business School, a Master of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University, and membership in Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education. Ade's non-traditional studies began with Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, founder of the National Black Theatre. He credits his competence to participation with Landmark Education, Practices in Siddha Yoga and Vipassana Meditation, Courses in Ontological Design, the Hoffman Quadrinity Process, courses from the Hoffman Institute, and 21 years of global travel with Circles of Light Ministries.  Ade acknowledges his 42-year marriage with Claudette C. Faison as the continuing catalyst that ignites his vision, work ethic, and stand for excellence and equanimity. More about Claudette: Hailing from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Claudette Anita C'Faison is a master at delivering transformational and spiritual programs. With a mission to bring healing to generational trauma and poverty, she leaves people empowered to create and be accountable for their reality and the lives they have made for themselves. For more than 40 years, Claudette has made a difference for over 15,000 marginalized families and children on every continent except Antarctica. In partnerships with family court, juvenile and adult justice programs, she creates and produces programs for inmates, returning citizens, and children of incarcerated parents. Claudette has been doing this work alongside her husband for 41 years. Claudette has been educated both traditionally and non-traditionally. She completed the traditional path in the seminary.

Dr. Olusola Togun-Butler is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist, a member of the New York City Cognitive Behavior Therapy Association, and Kappa Delta Pi. She is the author of the children's book titled, Where Do You Keep The Lions? An African Girl's First Day of School in America. In this extensive interview with Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh, she discusses her career as an academic, a psychotherapist, a businesswoman and her commitment to culture and society,

In the latest edition of the Edumagic New Educator podcast, we have curated valuable insights and tips from experienced student teachers for new and aspiring teachers about to embark on their student teaching journey. These tips offer practical advice and heartfelt reflections, highlighting the transformative journey of student teaching.Focus on being present and taking in daily experiences. Avoid getting caught up in overwhelming day-to-day tasks and, instead, appreciate your impact on your students' lives.Prioritize self-care and rest, as they are crucial for enduring the demands of student teaching.Differentiating your learning and creating a positive classroom environment is key.Embrace the wisdom and experiences shared by student teachers who have completed their teaching placements. These insightful tips and personal reflections will guide new and future educators in navigating the exciting transition from campus to the classroom.Join the student teacher boot camp sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi

Welcome back to another episode of the Edumagic Podcast! In today's exciting installment, we have a special guest, Leanna Malinowski, who recently won the prestigious Faye Snodgrass Award. We enjoyed catching up with Leanna at the Kappa Delta Pi conference, where she graciously shared her thoughts and experiences with us. Join us as we dive into her journey as an educator and her passion for family engagement in the classroom. Leanna's insights and practical strategies will inspire and inform educators at all stages of their careers. So grab your favorite cup of coffee and get ready for another episode of Edumagic!

Kappa Delta Pi will be hosting a fundraiser and book drive for local classrooms, and EMU's Student Government votes in support of extending the Pass/Fail option. Student Government elections also open today. Be sure to stay tuned until the end of today's podcast to hear about the Senate candidates. Reported: Emma HenriScripted & Hosted: Roni CabansagProduced: Ethan Myers

During this Kappa Delta Pi webinar series, Erin Healey shares tips to get started and get connected on Instagram. Learn how you can use Instagram to connect with future employers, educators, and peers for teaching inspo. Join Erin Healey as she shares the steps to get connected with Instagram. You can find show notes here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/instagram-your-new-teacher-bestie

I acquired an intellectual appetite in the pursuance of a phrase I had posited“Is Tradition A Footprint Of Culture© 2020” as I engaged my deductive and inductive skills regarding this question I wondered whether these concepts were inextricably linked? And If the answer was yes presumably the word ‘tradition’ procedurally is likely to evoke different responses from different people regardless of their ethnicity or the geographical cultural location, be it in the sphere of education, society, religion, politics, art, dress, music or manners. Conceivably these two constructs juxtaposed against each other creates space for a scholarly discourse.Given the implicit nature of the footprint of “Traditionit seems to be about changelessness” a view espoused by William Deller. Such thinking sets the tone, and tenor for this scholarly discourse,“antecedently the same is supposed or proved as a basis of my argument or inference”according to Merriam Webster and it also places this for scholarly analysis in context. "If my premise is true, then the conclusion must be true" premise of my thesis since Culture and Tradition are the hypothesis which is contextualised within the precincts on whether “Tradition Is A Footprint Of Culture” and as a phrase presumably are inextricably linked? then the word ‘tradition’ is likely to evoke different responses from different people regardless of their ethnicity cultural or geographical status , be it in the sphere of education, society, religion, politics, art, dress, music or manners. William Anderson GittensAuthor, Cinematographer,Dip., Com., Arts. B.A. Media Arts Specialists’ Editor-in-Chief Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing®2015 License Cultural Practitioner, Publisher, Student of Film, CEO Devgro Media Arts Services®2015IS TRADITION A FOOTPRINT OF CULTURE? © 2020 VOL.1.PODCAST ISBN 978-976-96512-7-2In Association With iMovieWORKS CITED Hall, p. 78 M. Hardt/K. Weeks eds., The Jameson Reader (2005) p. 319 Peter Worsley ed., The New Modern Sociology Readings (1991) p. 317 R. W. Southern , The Making of the Middle Ages (1993) p. 74-5 Claude Lévi-Strauss, The Savage Mind (1989) p. 233–36 Dewey, John (1938). Experience and education. Kappa Delta Pi. pp. 1–5. ISBN 978-0-912099-35-4. Dorson, Richard M., ed. (1972). Folklore and Folklife: an Introduction. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Duckles, Vincent. "Musicology". Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Retrieved 6 October 2011. E. Le Roy Ladurie, Montaillou (1980) p. 283 and p. 356 Fragaszy and Perry 2, 12 Gittens William Anderson,Author, Cinematographer,Dip., Com., Arts. B.A. Media Arts Specialists’ Editor-in-Chief Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing ®2015 License Cultural Practitioner, Publisher, CEO Devgro Media Arts Services®2015 Handler, Richard; Jocelyn Innekin (1984). "Tradition, Genuine or Spurious". Journal of American Folklore. 29 Handler, Richard; Jocelyn Innekin (1984). "Tradition, Genuine or Spurious". Journal of American Folklore. 29. http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/difference-between-culture-and-tradition/ http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/difference-between-culture-and-tradition/#_edn2 http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/difference-between-culture-and-tradition/#ixzz6XgKNMpkz https://difference.guru/ https://difference.guru/difference-between-culture-and-tradition/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddler_on_the_Roof https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_art https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_art#CITEREFWertkin2004 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FolkloreSupport the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/429292)

This is a bonus episode that features the Kappa Delta Pi Teaching During the Age of COVID Webinar featuring panelist Frederick Yeakey, Vice President, Providence Cristo Rey High School (Twitter: @FredYeakey), Chrystal Struben, President & CEO of AYS (At Your School) (Web: www.ayskids.org), Samantha Fecich, Assistant Professor; Instructional Technologist, Grove City College (Twitter: @SFecich) & Brittney Alexis Caldwell, Teacher, Cedar Grove High School (Instagram: @talkteachtravel). KDP shares, "You’re being asked to teach in all-new ways during this global pandemic. Although no one has all the answers to this unprecedented situation, we can learn from the mistakes and successes during the spring and strategize best practices for teaching this fall. " Listen to hear about best practices, strategies, and tried techniques to help you during the fall.

BiographyEarly in life, Lauren developed a fascination with the mechanisms that cause people to rise or fall when faced with critical challenges. As she was watching from the outside in, she couldn’t have known she would face her own test in the future. When Lauren was diagnosed with advanced cancer one week prior to her final divorce court date with 3 young children, in 2006 she had the opportunity to personally test the theories she had learned while pursuing an education in Adult Education, HRD and psychology. In the Colorado State Championship for the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, she was knocked out in the ring. She came back and won the silver medal. Several years later she was in the ring fighting for her life. She has a love for education and sees the value in it for the field she is in yet claims that the boots on the ground experience of going through two of life’s top stressors at the same time gave her the ultimate training needed to champion people into personal excellence in life. Lauren received her BS degree from CU Boulder in Journalism/Psychology; postgraduate in Education; She holds a Master of Education in Adult Education Degree and a Certification in Human Resource Development from Rutgers University; 2nddegree black belt from the World Wide Tae Kwon Do Federation; Certified Sherpa Executive Coach and ICF-PCC from the International Coach Federation; NLP/EFT Master Practitioner (two energy psychology modalities that result in profound positive behavioral transformation). Lauren is a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), Kappa Delta Pi, International Honors Society in Education and serves on the board of The Women of Global Change. Lauren has received National and International recognition including Ladies Home Journal; Redbook; Ladies Home Journal; Family Circle; Success Magazine; CSNBC; MSNBC; Lifetime; Discovery and the International Journal of Healing and Care. Resume Lauren E Miller, has a Masters in Adult Education with a Certification in Human Resources Development. She has personally conquered two of life's top stressors at the same time, advanced cancer and divorce. Now Google's #1 Stress Relief Expert, Award Winning Author, HRD Trainer and Certified Executive and Life Coach, Lauren facilitates process driven programs with structure, guidance, support and accountability designed to create positive change in behavior resulting in positive impact on business (IOB) and life purpose.

This episode features Dr. Stephen Gage from Youngstown State University. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on a wide array of subjects ranging from imagination to repertoire selection.    Topics include: (04:33) Dr. Gage talks about his life and professional background (07:30) Dr. Gage talks about his ensembles at YSU (10:08)  Working with the legendary coach, Jim Tressel, as the YSU President (14:45) Repertoire Selection (27:24) Symphonic Repertoire (36:12) Ways conductors can improve their craft (46:03)  Budgeting time with a busy career  (55:27)Building and maintaining relationships (01:10:38) Favorite rehearsal tactics (01:13:53) Why do we teach music?  (01:20:57) Dr. Gage discusses leaders that have made an impact on his life  (01:27:02) Advice for music educators   Links:  Gage’s YSU Site https://ysu.edu/directory/people/stephen-l-gage Performances by Gage conducting:  Up by Anthony O’Toole - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaOvtK26DT8 Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e48XTWBxP   Bio:  Stephen L. Gage has served as Professor of Conducting and Director of Bands & Orchestra at Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music since 1993. In fall 2014, Dr. Gage was appointed as the conductor of the YSU Dana Symphony Orchestra and he conducts the music school’s annual opera production orchestra in addition to his work with the YSU Wind Ensemble, the Dana Chamber Winds & Strings. Professor Gage leads the MM in Instrumental Conducting program and he has been the YSU Dana School Recruitment Coordinator for his entire residency on the faculty. Stephen holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester), and the State University of New York at Fredonia where he also earned the Performers Certificate and was a concerto winner. Stephen studied conducting with Harry John Brown, Donald Hunsberger, David Effron, Roy Ernst, James Keene, Isaiah Jackson, H. Robert Reynolds, Randall Craig Fleischer, and Paul Vermel. In September 2012, Dr. Gage was appointed as the Conductor/Music Director of the W. D. Packard Concert Band in Warren. Stephen is in his 26th season as the Edward Zacharias Memorial Chair/Conductor of the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra. Previous teaching positions include serving as Director of Bands & Orchestra at Emporia State University (KS) and as Director of Bands at Auburn High School (NY) from 1980-1989.   Professor Gage has written numerous published articles on conducting, rehearsal techniques, and wind band literature, and he is an active wind band and orchestral guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator of international repute. Stephen has guest conducted and cliniced high school regional and all state honor bands and orchestras as well as a number of university wind bands and orchestras throughout the United States. In April 2017, Stephen Gage was the guest conductor for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State HS Symphony Orchestra in Erie, PA and he has had the privilege of guest conducting the Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) All State HS Symphony Orchestra, the Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA) HS Symphonic Band, the West Virginia Music Educators Association (WVMEA) All-State HS Symphony Orchestra (three times), and the PMEA All-State HS Concert Band. His list of guest conducting appearances includes the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, the U.S. Air Force Band & Singing Sergeants, the U.S. Army Band: “Pershing’s Own”, and the U.S. Army Field Band & Chorus among others. The list of guest conducting and clinics includes experiences in Canada, Ireland, and in 35 states. Dr. Gage has received critical acclaim from a number of distinguished composers, including a number of Pulitzer prize winners: Joseph Schwanter, Carter Pann, John Mackey, Samuel Adler, Karel Husa, Frank Ticheli, John Mackey, Michael Colgrass, Donald Grantham, D.J. Sparr, Jerry Ascione, Joel Puckett, Brian Balmages, Anthony O’Toole, and David Gillingham for his interpretation and recordings of their music. Stephen’s professional affiliations include memberships in the CBDNA, NBA, OMEA/MENC, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Beta Mu, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Phi Kappa Phi. Dr. Gage has been inducted into the prestigious American Bandmasters and was named as both Distinguished Professor and Faculty Mentor of the Year at YSU; he has served on the NBA Foundation Board of Directors and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. In 2012, Gage was awarded the Marty Manning Faculty Mentor Award at the University and in 2014 he gave a Last Lecture at YSU. In January 2018, Dr. Gage was honored in the first Auburn High School (NY) Music Hall of Fame. Stephen and the YSU Wind Ensemble made their historic NYC Carnegie Hall debut in 2005 and the band gave an encore performance in this venue in November 2015. The wind ensemble has released seven CD recordings and the sixth CD in this series, Urban Requiem, was released on the NAXOS International Recording Label in June 2009 and the seventh, Old Wine in New Bottles was released by NAXOS in August 2013. Both of these NAXOS recordings have earned critical praise from numerous critical reviewers and represented composers for their artistically convincing performances and musical and technical quality. YSU Wind Ensemble CD, Spin Cycle, won Downbeat Magazine’s University Symphonic Recording of the Year. There are two new YSU Wind Ensemble CD recordings that will be released during the 2018-2019 academic year. Former YSU Dana School of Music alumni and students currently hold conducting positions in 13 university music schools across the country, and YSU Dana School of Music (DSOM) band and orchestra alumni have attended virtually all of America’s finest graduate music schools and conservatories. In addition, a number of former DSOM students are members of the premiere and regional U.S. military bands, are members of numerous professional symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles, and hold elementary, middle, and high school music teaching positions across the country. Stephen lives in Poland, Ohio with his wife, Stephanie, who has taught at the Dana School for thirteen years, and one of his three children, Brendan, a French horn and piano performance major at the Dana School and a YSU University Scholar. Daughter, Claudia, a YSU alum and former University Scholar, works as a resident-actress and lives in Connecticut; and Gage’s oldest son, Matthew, is in the coffee business, is a commercial guitar player,  and his 5-year old daughter, Zoey, live in Austin, TX.  

Hello edumagicians, welcome to episode 7 I am here to share with you the ONE thing that you need to right after an interview. If you tuned into episode 5, “Job Interview – Nailed it” Then you learned about 10 tips to help you conquer the job interview process. If you tuned didn’t tune in, please press pause and go back – you will thank me later! It is …. Wait for it… a thank you note! A thank you note can really go a long way after the interview. It brings you top of mind to the panel, and it adds a personal touch and a notion that you are serious about this career and job posting at the school. Lastly, it is polite! Kappa Delta Pi notes that a thank you letter should be sent within 24 hours by mail to the panel. So, what should you write in the thank you letter? I am glad that you asked! Let’s talk about the top tips you should relay in your thank you letter. We will also cover some tips for formatting and layout! As always EduMagiains, as a special thank you to my listeners, I have a PDF of this checklist and a thank you letter template! Just go to https://www.sfecich.com/06 Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review! Dr. Sam explores thank you note content tips, layout, and lastly a great tip on how to organize it all! Referenceshttps://www.kdp.org/resources/careercenter/thank-you-letter.php https://www.kdp.org/resources/careercenter/aftertheinterview.php

Hello! My name is Jessica and I am from Old Forge, Pennsylvania. I’m a high school learning support teacher, and am currently finishing up my fourth year of teaching. I will be graduating this Saturday with my Masters of Reading from Marywood University. I was recently inducted into the educational honor society Kappa Delta Pi. Aside from teaching, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and watching and playing sports. I help coach a local junior high softball team, and I am part of a summer league co-ed softball team. I have completed 3 half-marathons and numerous 5k’s. Someday I hope to complete a full marathon

Datuk Dr. Vinod Sekhar was born on August 6th 1968 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and is the son of the late legendary Malaysia icon Tan Sri Dr B. C Sekhar. He began his business career while still in college studying biology on scholarship, where he started the Vincent Siefer Clothing Co. with USD$50, and soon after formed the Sitavani Foundation, which focused its attention on the education of children and on child development programmes. In 1990, he formed and became the ceo of the STI Group that was responsible for some groundbreaking businesses such as the world’s smallest optic engine, the first circular abrasive discs, Southeast Asia’s first commercial Internet company (at a time when Malaysia had a total of 700 internet users), and a variety of other technology innovations including one of the first virtual reality companies in the US. The multimedia arm of the group was also responsible for the first Malaysian joint venture to produce a movie at Disney MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida (Tarzan: The Epic Adventures). After the 1997 Asian financial crisis, STI merged with his other international interests and The Petra Group was created. Petra, named after Datuk Vinod’s eldest daughter is a technology conglomerate responsible for several global technology developments related to Elastomer recycling (Green Rubber), deproteinization, HIV and cancer treatment programs, innovative financial software, biophotonics, sustainable energy tech, affordable  engineered modular homes, films, live entertainment and software development. Datuk Vinod was also one of the first Malaysians to venture into the former Soviet Union after its breakup and was a part of the privatization of the worlds second largest petrochemical plant, Nizhnekampsk Neftekhin. He was also the first Southeast Asian to own both Formula 2000 and Formula 3 Championship motorsports teams, and he founded Malaysia’s first sports car company.  He travelled the world sharing his ideas far and wide on how capitalism with a purpose was the only way forward.  He pushed the idea that business could only grow if they created more market, and to do that they had to play a role in in eradicating poverty, empowering citizenry and lifting people into the middle class. He Chaired the first New Asian Leaders–Emerging Arab Leaders Summit in Langkawi, where he hosted his friend King Abdullah II of Jordan along with 200 Asian and Arab business leaders, and spoke at multiple Forbes Global and World Economic Forum conferences promoting his ideas for a new world economic order. Whilst doing all this and running his conglomerate he continued his societal work. Datuk Vinod is the Chairman of the Petra Foundation (which he founded and which currently plays a role in the lives of over 12,000 children globally), the Sekhar Foundation, the Chairman of the Pelita Harapan (Lantern of Hope) for terminally ill children, the Co-Chairman of the Innocent Child Appeal Fund Board for abused children, and the Chairman of the Sitavani Foundation. He was also the founding President of Malaysiana Muda, the first non-partisan multiracial national youth organization created to develop unity among Malaysian youth, where he warned of polarization among young Malaysians two decades before the government finally acknowledged it was out of control. He was the creator of the “Global Education Conference” held in Kuala Lumpur, where for the first time ever, principals from the top schools in the world such as Eton, Sydney Grammar, Chinese International School, Hong Kong and Harvard West Lake came together to discuss building bridges between different educational curriculums. In all, 30 schools were represented. The “Sekhar Initiative,” as it was referred to then, led to the creation of several global programs that enhanced interaction among the schools and led to his his creation of one of Kuala Lumpur’s major international schools, The Mont’ Kiara International School, which he developed with his partners. For his contribution to the globalization of education and the education of children, Datuk Vinod was made the first and youngest Asian fellow of Kappa Delta Pi, a US-based international Honors Society for Education. This organization awarded its “The Points of Excellent” award to his company, making it the first Asian company to be so honored. For his contribution to society and and the nation the 10th King of Malaysia, conferred on him a “Datukship” on the occasion of His Majesty’s’ 71st birthday. Datuk Vinod was 26 years old and one the youngest in the nations history to be so honoured. The Harvard Business Review published a case study on Datuk Vinod, Petra and Green Rubber – thought to be one of the only times a Malaysian has had that privilege. The World Economic Forum named him in the top 3 of its 40 “New Asian Leaders” (NAL) and a Global Leader for Tomorrow (GLT). Grant Thornton named him the Malaysian Corporate Leader of the Year in August 2008. He also received the prestigious Global Green Award from Global Green USA for Green Rubber. He was the youngest, only Asian, and third ever non-American, after President Mikhail Gorbachev and Giorgio Armani, to receive the award. He has received several other awards including: the Global Indian Award presented by the Minister for Overseas Indians in Delhi, Global Indian Origin Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Business Leaders of Indian Origin in the world, the Outstanding Global Entrepreneur by the SME Association, and The Societe Award from the Asia Pacific Brand Foundation, the Chambers of the GCC (Gulf Cooperative Council) presented him with a leadership award for Technology and Social Capitalism, the NRI Institute in India conferred on him the Pravasi Divas award, and the American Leadership Development Association and Leaders International named him the ‘ Global Visionary Leader 2015’, to name a few. Datuk Vinod is also on the leadership council of The Climate Group, which is chaired by the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and includes Sir Richard Branson and the former Chairman of HSBC, Lord Stephen Greene. He also acted as the underwriter for the first ever Clinton Global Initiative Asia in Hong Kong, and hosted his good friend President Bill Clinton in Kuala Lumpur. He was the advisor to the Faculty of Business and Law for Multimedia University, Malaysia’s largest private university with over 20,000 students. Datuk Vinod received the Keys to the City of Armenia in Colombia for his help after the devastating landslides that killed thousands. In 1999, he also set up an orphanage in Colombia called the Petra-Valentina House. He funded in full the “Black Ball” in London hosted by his friend, singer/songwriter Alicia Keys to raise money for her charity “Keep a Child Alive.” Datuk Vinod is the loudest advocate for Social Capitalism, where business interests and societal concerns must work hand in hand. Datuk Vinod has become an activist for what he calls “simple principles of a civilized society” where all businessmen must involve themselves in their own society’s positive development, and has been a victim of media, political and corporate attacks on himself under the previous government, for his refusal to stop speaking out for reform and supporting the then imprisoned opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. He is regarded as one of the small handful of senior business leaders and one of the only Forbes listed figures to publicly advocate for change and the release of Anwar for 20 years.  Despite it all, he has refused to be bowed or cowed, and he continues to speak his views openly, including at the campaign rallies of the recent historic general elections that led to the May 9th transformation of Malaysia’s political landscape. He continues today to build his multinational technology group, his foundations, and still speaks out for social and economic justice. His latest national work involves the planned launch of the Malaysia Movement to stop the racial polarization of Malaysian society and to create a platform for open debate. Datuk Vinod is a strong supporter of a mindset reform in the Malaysian political landscape. After being named by Forbes as the 16th richest man in Malaysia, Datuk Vinod and his wife donated 60% of their entire ownership in the Petra group to their charitable foundations.  He is currently preparing for the launch of his new integrated app that connects seamlessly the public, corporate society, charities, social programmes and those in need.  He has written several plays, a book of poetry, and screenplays. Datuk Vinod also hosted Malaysia’s first English language talk show on television, and jointly won several New York Festival Awards for his cutting-edge advertising campaigns. In 2015 the film Datuk Vinod produced in India, Liars Dice, was the sole Indian nomination for Best Foreign Picture category at the Academy Awards (Oscars). His other productions include the award winning play he wrote called “In the Minds Eye”, and multiple award winning Asian American film called Hundred Percent.  In this episode, we discuss: Vinod's family business journey How he's able to juggle all of his businesses What keeps him motivated in family business

Kathy Kiebel and I will discuss the differences between behavioral management and therapy, her experiences with clients that have Prader-Willi Syndrome, and her work as a Certified Mediator. Kathy Kiebel is a Behavioral Consultant and since 1999 is the owner/operator of her own behavioral consulting agency, Kiebel Behavioral Consulting of Indiana, Inc. Kathy currently provides behavioral consulting services to a highly diversified group of individuals who have been referred through three agencies. She has provided Behavior Management services since 1999 through Professional Assessment of Indiana for Individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. She is well known in the behavioral needs of those who have been diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome.  Since 2005, she has provided Behavior Management services for children and families involved with juvenile probation and the Department of Child and Family Services through Choices Collaborated Care Systems. Areas of expertise include Trauma based behavioral issues, Reactive Attachment Disorder and Diabetes Education and Management for parents with Children diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. Kathy has assisted families in procuring family support services with the Indiana Medicaid Waiver so that they can have can have sustainable services after Choices and DCS closes their cases. In 2014 Kathy began providing services through Unified Solutions in the area of home based mental health.   Kathy Kiebel was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN.  Kathy is currently a single mother of 3 grown daughters and 7 grandchildren. Her daughter Amy is a nurse.  Daughter Ashley has joined forces with her mother in providing behavior management services as a provider for Choices.  Ashley’s specialty is Applied Behavioral Analysis. She is preparing to take the State Boards this year. Kathy’s youngest daughter, Kayla, caters events at the Indiana State Museum and choreographs and teaches dance to students at Volume Performance Center in Indianapolis.   Kathy is a proud graduate of Carmel High School (1976), Indiana University (1993) where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, and Ball State University where she obtained her Masters of Science degree in Special Education Behavioral Disorders in Children and Adolescents (2004).  At Indiana University she was a member of Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society and Kappa Delta Pi for honors in Education.  In addition to her work in the area of Behavior Management, Kathy is a Certified Mediator.      Kathy volunteers time as a mentor to young women referred to the One Girl at a Time Program which operates at North Central High School and Tinley Middle School in Indianapolis. She is also a member of the Women Like Us Foundation and has accompanied and mentored young girls from the One Girl program to retreats and humanitarian efforts in Costa Rica where they delivered educational and other supplies and to the Dominican Republic where she helped with the assembly of a group of volunteers (some from Choices) to build 3 homes for displaced families. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and 2 dogs, Lily and Rascal, and helping to design and restore discarded furnishings (primarily mid-century modern) with her daughter, Amy and son-in-law, Joel.  Amy has made sensory therapy stuffed animals for several of Kathy’s younger clients.