Podcast appearances and mentions of Karen Brooks

In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts sits down with Karen Brooks, a seasoned LCS and advocate with over 20 years of experience working with at-risk teens and families. Together, they dive deep into the nuances of stress and anxiety, exploring how these challenges affect both teens and parents. Karen shares her expert insights on the impact of societal changes like technology and remote work, practical strategies for managing stress, and how open communication can build resilience. Tune in to Hear: -The key differences between stress and anxiety and how they manifest in the mind and body -The interplay between parental stress and teen anxiety -Practical stress management tips -How to foster open communication and create a home or work environment that reduces stress and builds resilience Resources mentioned: Try Magicmind, the productivity elixir Kerri swears by: https://magicmind.com/kerriroberts to get money off your first order. Looking for a new daily vitamin? Get GEM: go to dailygem.co and use code GEM-A-KERRIROBERTS for money off your first order. Books referenced [in Kerri's Amazon store]: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson https://amzn.to/4gHMZ9y Connect with Karen and Guided Growth Teen Coaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-brooks-guidedgrowth/ And don't forget the DARE Method for managing anxiety: D - Diffuse A - Allow R - Run Toward E - Engage Join our weekly newsletter: HR and Operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomen https://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos Check out Don't Waste the Chaos on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ikyi0-jxcAI?si=7eR8I6YZll-lYI7i Visit our website: www.dontwastethechaos.com Don't Waste the Chaos, Embrace It!

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DHR Health Brownsville has unveiled its newest mammogram unit.Aida Coronado-Garcia, DHR Health Brownsville executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the new unit - a Siemens Mammomat Revelation - represents the latest in breast imaging technology, allowing for enhanced screening and diagnostic services. “Early detection through regular mammograms are the most important tools in the fight against breast cancer, and with the advanced technology now available, we can offer our patients even greater peace of mind,” Coronado-Garcia said. According to DHR, the new mammography software, Volpara, provides an advanced Al software platform that enables a high-quality, optimized and personalized cancer screening experience. The health system says Volpara collects and analyzes information to better understand a patient's personalized breast cancer risk and provides in-depth patient education and technologist analytics for performance improvement.“At DHR Health Brownsville, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients, and this new mammogram unit is a testament to that commitment,” said Marissa Castañeda, DHR Health senior executive vice president.Soon after the new mammogram unit was unveiled, DHR Health Brownsville held a press conference to emphasize the importance of regular breast cancer screenings.Among those to speak at the press conference was Dr. Karen Brooks, an experienced general and breast surgeon who has been serving the Cameron County community for well over 20 years. Brooks encouraged attendees to prioritize their health and take advantage of the life-saving screenings services available at DHR Health Brownsville. She pointed out that early detection dramatically increases survival rates.Other speakers at the press conference included Coronado-Garcia, Castañeda, and Esmy Villarreal, president of Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Villarreal said she wished she had had a mammogram earlier.Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of the DHR Health Brownsville press conference, featuring the remarks of Dr. Brooks, Castañeda, and Villarreal. They are introduced by Coronado-Garcia.To schedule a mammogram at DHR Health Brownsville or at any DHR Health imaging location, call the hospital system's radiology centralized scheduling phone number at (956) 362-7503. A doctor's referral is needed for mammogram services.To schedule a mammogram at DHR Health Brownsville or at any DHR Health imaging location, call the hospital system's radiology centralized scheduling phone number at (956) 362-7503. A doctor's referral is needed for mammogram services.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Kelly connects with Karen Brooks Hopkins, the former president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), to discuss her book “BAM…And Then It Hit Me” “In an odd way, there is a kind of nobility in fundraising.”  “The first thing you need to know about fundraising is that it's not brain surgery. It's harder than brain surgery.”  […]

In this emotionally impactful episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, we dive into the deep, often hidden struggles that working parents face: guilt and shame. Our guest, Karen Brooks, brings over 20 years of experience working with at-risk youth, survivors of sexual assault, and now, as a life coach for adolescent girls. We unpack the origins of working parent guilt, how it affects relationships with children, and what strategies can help parents reclaim peace and balance. If you're a working parent or want to better understand the emotional toll it can take, this episode is filled with insight, compassion, and actionable advice to help you move forward with self-compassion. Tune in to hear: What "working parent guilt and shame" really means and how it shows up in daily life Common triggers that lead to feelings of guilt and shame among working parents How guilt and shame affect a parent's relationship with their children and overall well-being The role societal expectations and cultural norms play in making these feelings worse Real-life examples of how parents manage these emotions and their long-term impact on children How to recognize when guilt or shame is becoming toxic to your mental and emotional health Practical strategies and tools to manage, overcome, and release guilt and shame as a working parent The critical importance of self-compassion and ways to cultivate it in your life Advice for working parents struggling to find balance between work and home Guest Information: Karen Brooks, MSW, PCC, is a certified life coach specializing in the development of adolescent girls, with decades of experience in trauma care, mental health, and advocacy. Karen's passion is helping parents and teens alike overcome emotional challenges and lead more empowered lives. Find Karen at https://guidedgrowthteencoaching.com/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-brooks-guidedgrowth/ Resources mentioned: Try Magicmind, the productivity elixir Kerri swears by: https://magicmind.com/kerriroberts to get money off your first order. Looking for a new daily vitamin? Get GEM: go to dailygem.co and use code GEM-A-KERRIROBERTS for money off your first order. Join our weekly newsletter: HR and Operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomen https://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos Check out Don't Waste the Chaos on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ikyi0-jxcAI?si=7eR8I6YZll-lYI7i Visit our website: www.dontwastethechaos.com Don't Waste the Chaos, Embrace It!

Midlife and menopause can be the perfect time to try something new (like as we talk about this week, mountain biking!...but also surfing, skiing, you name it). It frees you from the endless self comparison that can come after years (even decades) in the same sport and infuses you with the confidence that comes with tackling new challenges. And it's never too late and you are never too old. With skills training, you can learn from the ground up at whatever pace is comfortable for you. You also don't have to be a newbie to benefit. Brushing up on the fundamentals of sports like mountain biking can help ease the anxiety that many of us experience as our hormones swing during this time of life. This week's guest, mountain bike coach Karen Brooks knows all about all of it, as she helps women of all ages and abilities (as well as her perimenopausal self) learn, grow, and conquer physical as well as mental obstacles.Karen Brooks has had a varied career in the bike world: mechanic and manager of bike shops, editor of Dirt Rag and Bicycle Times magazines, bike consultant for Carnegie Mellon University, and professional mountain bike skills coach. She has been helping people find confidence and have fun on two wheels for ten years with PMBIA Level 2 and BICP mountain bike certifications, and teaches street biking skills through the League of American Bicyclists. Karen is also on the board of Bike Pittsburgh and advocates for safer walking and biking conditions. Her bike racing history is not all that distinguished, but she did finish the Trans-Sylvania Epic mountain bike stage race on a singlespeed, didn't hate it, and went back to do it again the next year. She currently coaches locally through Full Psych Adventure Team and nationally with Ladies AllRide and other organizations. You can learn more about her and her work at Full Psych Adventure Team. Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Feisty Menopause Performance Retreat: Join us from November 21st-23rd, 2024 https://www.feistymenopause.com/retreat Join the FREE Women's Sports Fan Club: fanclub.feisty.co Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up:https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Support our Partners:Joni: Get 10% off with code: FEISTY at https://getjoni.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FM20! for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ Hettas: Use code FEISTY20 for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacySpotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky talk with Karen Brooks Hopkins, president emerita of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where she worked for thirty-six years, including sixteen as its president. In her book, Bam… and Then it Hit Me, Hopkins paints a realistic and fascinating picture of this venerable institution. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support

Bestselling author Susan Orlean of The New Yorker is our pizza guest. Then there's pizza headlines, and the pizza topic is "pepperoni."Susan Orlean is a bestselling author and long-time staff writer for The New Yorker. Her 1998 book, “The Orchid Thief," was famously adapted to the film “Adaptation,” in which Meryl Streep plays a version of her. Susan authored 2018's “The Library Book," 2021's “On Animals,” and wrote for HBO's “How To with John Wilson."In this episode, Susan recalls childhood memories of Cleveland's Little Italy pizza scene, discusses cooking pizzas with her Ooni oven, and if one of the Pizza Pod Party hosts could be a future subject for her. This podcast is brought to you by Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information.Follow us for more information!Instagram: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4Twitter: @PizzaPodParty @ArthurBovino @AlfredSchulzTikTok: @thepizzapodpartyThreads: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/545 Presented By:  Northern Rockies Adventures, Jackson Hole Fly Company Today on the Littoral Zone we explore dry fly strategies and tactics with Jeff Perin, owner of Fly Fisher's Place in Sisters, Oregon. Join us as we explore his wealth of experiences, from local trout lakes to international waters, and discover the secrets behind his consistent success with surface flies, especially terrestrials. Show Notes with Jeff Perin on Dry Fly Strategies and Tactics for Stillwaters.  03:00 - Jeff Perin discusses his extensive travel experiences, leading trips from Belize to Argentina and exploring Patagonia. 05:00 - Jeff Perin recounts his unforgettable fishing expedition to Tasmania after encountering lodge owners Peter and Karen Brooks during the 50th-anniversary conclave of Fly Fishers International. 11:00 - At 55, Jeff contemplates retirement but remains dedicated to his shop, The Fly Fisher's Place, which is now in its 34th year. 12:49 - Jeff highlights some of the special lakes in Oregon, mentioning the renowned Crane Prairie Reservoir along with lesser-known gems. 15:18 -  The Hosmer Lake once had Atlantic salmon. However, around a decade ago, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife discontinued the Atlantic salmon stocking program and introduced cutthroat trout. 16:38 - Jeff says Eastlake is the prime callibaetis fishery in central Oregon, and arguably the top one in the state. 19:30 - Jeff believes that his clients find enjoyment not just in his humor and camaraderie, but also in the consistent success of catching fish, which he attributes to his emphasis on dry fly fishing. 30:30 - Jeff walks us through his preferred gear. Jeff primarily uses Sage rods, like the Sage R8 and some older Sage X models. 33:25 - Jeff opts for Rio Power Flex leaders when dry fly fishing, appreciating the thicker butt section for improved turnover, especially on windy days. He prefers Fluoroflex Plus fluorocarbon tippets in sizes 3X through 6X. 42:40 - Jeff enjoys using multiple flies when fishing dries personally, but acknowledges challenges when guiding due to tangle concerns and the time required for adjustments. 49:45 - Jeff explains what a drogue is and why it's such a neat tool to use on still waters. Jeff Perin's Favourite Stillwater Dries and Emergers Terrestrials • Jeff's Jiggy Beetle #12-16 • Quigley's Flag Ant #14-18 • RIO's Juicy Hopper, Pink, and Tan #8-12 Callibaetis • Harrop's Captive Dun #14-18 • Lafontaine's Halo Emerger #14-18 • Comparadun #14-15-16-17 Caddis • Tom Thumb #8-10 • X Caddis-Black #16-18 Damselflies • Chubby Chernobyl-Blue #10-12 Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/545  

Karen Brooks talks to Cheryl Akle about her love of history and how she brought London's Restoration theatre to life in her latest novel, The Escapades of Tribulation Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about Sam Kerr, Barbiecore and the latest in contemporary fiction. Books mentioned: My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr That Bird Has Arms by Kate and Jo Temple Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat *signed copies available while stocks last The Escapades of Tribulation Johnson by Karen Brooks *signed copies available while stocks last Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville *signed copies available while stocks last The Vitals by Tracey Sorensen Check out our Barbiecore range! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Fiona Lloyd, author of Being Jimmy Baxter. We also discuss what to consider when naming characters. And win The Escapades of Tribulation Johnson by Karen Brooks. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Murdoch chats with Karen Brooks, Melissa Ashley and Lauren Chater of Midwives, Storytellers and Witches: Wise Women in History

CFTROU 0169: Hospitality: Culture, Systems, & Shepherding As we continue with the greatest hits from our recent Church for the Rest of Us Conference, we discuss how to prioritize a hospitality culture without sacrificing your systems and shepherding practices. Karen Brooks and Josiah Kish walk us through what this looks like in our context. Karen serves as the Director of Church Ministries at Family Church Gardens and Josiah serves as the Connections and Groups Minister at Family Church Downtown. They first walk us through the Biblical foundations of the teams they lead. Then, Karen defines hospitality at Family Church, while Josiah breaks down the tactics that our teams use to make sure the people in our neighborhood churches feel welcomed and at home. Karen and Josiah also talk about how to identify  people that are new to our churches, in a way that feels organic and engaging. They walk through setting up the right shepherding processes and how to follow up with each person with next steps that are specific to them. All of these intentional steps strengthens the relationships we build with people that are new to our churches. This episode is filled with actionable insight you can take and use right now with the resources you currently have. Key Points From This Episode:• A look at how a sampling of our neighborhood churches operate within their demographics. • Defining hospitality in this context as removing obstacles for people to hear the gospel. • Tactics we use to help make people feel at home in our churches. • How to separate new members from regular attenders without alienating either group. • The importance of entry points and processes for building a discipleship pipeline. • How to set the right shepherding processes and why a team huddle is an excellent idea. • The inconvenience (and necessity) of making the church feel small. • Using collaboration in leadership meetings and book studies to help people take their next steps in Christ. We want to, across the board, make church feel like home; make it feel small so that you feel like you're part of the family.Click To TweetWe don't have all the magic answers, but we're learning and we have a great culture of collaboration. We love doing this together.Click To Tweet Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Karen on LinkedIn Family Church Downtown Family Church Gardens Jimmy on Twitter Leslee on Twitter Family Church Network Family Church on Facebook Family Church on Instagram Church for the Rest of Us on Twitter Get podcast updates delivered to your inbox. Subscribe for free and never miss out on an episode of Church for the Rest of Us. Subscribe via Email iTunes Google Play Stitcher RSS If you like us, rate us or leave a comment below. Hopefully, this episode has given you principles, strategies, and ideas that you can implement right now with the resources you have. If so, can you let others know? The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a brief positive review! This will help us place the podcast in front of more pastors and ministry leaders. It also lets us learn from you. Thank you for taking the time to get the word out about Church for the Rest of Us.

Heather interviews Karen Brooks with Damsel in Defense about what they do and situational awareness signs to look out for! She also interviews Danielle Torres with Rustburg Massage about what she does and how their services impact the community!

From the 4th to the 10th of July, History will be made in Rendalen Norway when the best female fly anglers from around the world compete in the first ever Fips Mouche World Ladies Fly Fishing Championships. Australia will field and incredibly strong team at this momentous event, and their strength lies in no small part to the experience and expertise of their team captain, Karen Brooks. Karen is one of Australia's most accomplished fly anglers. A certified casting instructor and graduate of the Montana Fly Fishing school, Karen has spent over twenty years honing her talents around Australia and the world. You may even have seen Karen's phot on the cover shot of the Meander River brochure published by Tassie's inland fisheries. Along with her husband Peter, she is head guide at Driftwater in Tasmania, and when not guiding, she is mixing it with Australia's best competition anglers in competitions around the country. She's been on a hot run of late, with top 10 finishes in her last 3 competitions, including a 10th place finish at the recent National Championships in Victoria. With so much experience and expertise to share, we are super excited about the opportunity to chat to Karen on the pod.

President Emerita of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Karen Brooks Hopkins, discusses her new memoir "BAM. . . and Then It Hit Me" (powerHouse Books) an exhilarating romp through the evolution of the renowned cultural institution and its profound influence on the growth of Brooklyn's creative economy.

- 00:03 - "Warning: Art Emergency!" - 00:33 - Cultural apocalypse? - 01:00 - James's paintings at The Children's Museum of Phoenix - 02:30 - "No ice" Phoenix skating rink! - 03:09 - Buying memories through scars and art - 03:15 - Shout out to Betsy Ferman, COO - 03:48 - Ignoring Warhol's "Art Signal" - 04:45 - Catherine is a hermit, except for Costco - 05:20 - Suspicious pizza cheese - 07:20 - Restaurants are hard - 07:48 - Cookbook spurs 25-year fantasy - 09:05 - From "Tuck Shop" to "The Coronado" - 10:15 - "Take-out" cures "cooking burn-out" - 11:00 - Co-opted by collective consciousness! - 12:15 - Mobile Knitting Mobile - 13:15 - Video game birthday van is just sad - 14:12 - James "Frankenstein-ed" an X-Box! - 15:24 - Dreams of a Cookie Mobile - 16:30 - Simplicity is a life hack - 17:30 - Vegan with a dash of meat please! - 18:03 - Bring back restaurant upholstery - 19:30 - Background noise is an energetic suck - 20:49 - Italian food with a side of international abduction - 22:00 - Tutti a tavola a mangiare cibo Messicano? - 22:46 - "Covert Vegan" restaurant for adults only - 23:37 - Jolly pancakes and tofu dogs - 24:30 - Running through streets craving steak? - 24:58 - "Forget About Meat Cookbook", Karen Brooks - 25:55 - "What do I have but time?" - 27:06 - Cruisin' for black bean burgers - 29:00 - Air fryers, washing grills, lame content - 30:32 - Is this even worth publishing?

Do you want to know one of the top 3 things I hear which prevents a business owner from networking? -> I don't have time! Typically when I hear this from a small business owner, it's due to the fact that they don't have a system in place that will allow them to scale. If you're relying on good ol' pen and paper to manage your entire small business...you're gonna wanna listen to this episode because my guest, Karen Brooks, Managing Director of Pellings Business Solutions Ltd. shows us what it truly means to save time in our businesses by highlighting all the ways a Virtual Assistant can level up your systems, to-dos, tasks list, and even major projects. On this episode, Karen drops some knowledge on: The difference between a virtual assistant, executive assistant, and personal assistant. The right time to hire an assistant in your business. Sheds light on one of her favourite systems: Capsule CRM. The benefits of hiring a virtual assistant that has all of their own equipment. The types of tasks and projects that a virtual assistant can take on and lighten up your workload so you can focus on the things that need every ounce of your brain power. Dive into this episode now! To Book a 15 min networking strategy call with Rochelle click here: https://calendly.com/itsrogroh  To get in touch with Rochelle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrogroh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RochelleGroh What type of networker are you? Take this quiz now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/what-type-of-networking-animal-are-you Free resource to boost your networking: 5 Minute Networking Exercises -> https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/5-minute-networking Ready to take the leap from your 9-5 to start your own biz Not sure? Take the quiz here -> https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business To connect with Karen: Website: https://www.pellingsbusinesssolutions.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/karen.s.brooks.39 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pellings_business_solutions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-brooks/

Author and academic Karen Brooks talks to Cheryl Akle about how her historical novels challenge the male perspective of history. Her latest novel, The Good Wife of Bath, is a feminist reworking of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boastful, funny, clever, skilled and much maligned: meet Geoffrey Chaucer's Wife of Bath, both his fourteenth-century invention and a fresh remaking of her in Karen Brooks' The Good Wife of Bath. Also, the feelgood book of the year, with Sarah Winman's Still Life. Mediaeval literature specialist Louise D'Arcens and novelist Robert Gott join Kate for a lively discussion.

TAKEOVER: Mary Lou Stephens and Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks is a guide and outfitter based in Tasmania, Australia. She and her husband, Peter, share a unique story in that they both started guiding later in life upon finding matching drift boats for sale in North America. On this episode of Anchored, Karen and I enjoy a light conversation about fishing for trout in Tasmania, loch-style fishing, what it’s like to start over and more. Also, exciting news!  We’ve just finished editing a bunch of Anchored Outdoors Masterclasses, included Jet boating with Grant Wooldridge, Wilderness Survival with Tom Brown III and Raft Fishing with Yos Gladstone. Find them and more at https://courses.anchoredoutdoors.com This episode is brought to you by Great Fishing Adventures of Australia. The diversity of Australia’s fishing experiences is as vast as the country itself. Great Fishing Adventures of Australia is the catch of Australia’s best fishing operators that have come together to collectively raise the profile of Australia as a world class fishing destination. No matter what the season, Australia offers enthusiasts the opportunity to indulge in their passion and experience some of the world’s very best fishing, amongst some of the most naturally spectacular environments the world has to offer.  Discover your next fishing adventure by visiting Australia.com/fishing

Energy Trust of Oregon offers great incentives and partnerships. To learn about the no-cost strategic energy management program, join us as we chat with Kevin Fish and Karen Brooks. We will learn about the program and how businesses can connect.

Cuando no estés seguro de algo o de qué decisión tomar, no te apoyes en tu propia comprensión, confía en que Dios te guiará y te llevará por el camino seguro.Escrito Por:       Karen Brooks

Today’s author interview guest is Karen Brooks, author of The Lady Brewer Of London. An unforgettable historical...

Today on this extended edition of Foodnotes, Portland Monthly arts editor Conner Reed talks with Karen Brooks about her appearance on the new Hulu series Eater's Guide to the World, why she chose the restaurants she visited, and what she hopes viewers will take away about Portland's food scene. GuestsConner ReedKaren BrooksLinksPortland Monthly's Own Karen Brooks Kicks Off New Hulu Food Series

Portland's food scene continues to adapt to a world being shaped by the coronavirus and social and racial justice. Portland Monthly food critic Karen Brooks and Portland Monthly food editor Katherine Chew Hamilton discuss how restaurants and food writing are changing. 

Inland fisher Karen Brooks on fishing, business and representing Australia, the bureaucratic nightmare of insurance, and the fruit industry's plan to help it's members get cover, one orchardist's battle to get insurance for his cool store, the Australian Dairy Conference was due to be held in Hobart in February, it's now been rolled over to 2022.

Have you ever been lost? Like, really lost? How did you eventually find your way home?Written by: Karen Brooks

1703: The wild east coast of Scotland.Returning to her home town of Pittenweem, fishwife and widow Sorcha McIntyre knows she faces both censure and mistrust. After all, this is a country where myth and legend are woven into the fabric of the everyday, a time when those who defy custom like Sorcha has are called to account.Based on the shocking true story of the witch hunt of Pittenweem, 'The Darkest Shore' is a beautifully written historical tale of the strength of women united against a common foe, by one of Australia's finest writers - Karen Brooks. Emma Harvey chatted to Karen about how her history in the army inspired her love of maps, representing the women ignored by history, rude Scottish booksellers, and the novelty mug her step-mother hates. Grab a copy of 'The Darkest Shore': http://bit.ly/32m4V4j

1703: The wild east coast of Scotland. Returning to her home town of Pittenweem, fishwife and widow Sorcha McIntyre knows she faces both censure and mistrust. After all, this is a country where myth and legend are woven into the fabric of the everyday, a time when those who defy custom like Sorcha has are called to account. Based on the shocking true story of the witch hunt of Pittenweem, 'The Darkest Shore' is a beautifully written historical tale of the strength of women united against a common foe, by one of Australia's finest writers - Karen Brooks. Emma Harvey chatted to Karen about how her history in the army inspired her love of maps, representing the women ignored by history, rude Scottish booksellers, and the novelty mug her step-mother hates. Grab a copy of 'The Darkest Shore': http://bit.ly/32m4V4j

Australian author Karen Brooks on being called a witch, Rodney Hall's favourite dictionary and Jamaican writer Curdella Forbes' creole infused fiction.

Australian author Karen Brooks on being called a witch, Rodney Hall's favourite dictionary and Jamaican writer Curdella Forbes' creole infused fiction.

Australian best seller Karen Brooks' latest book The Chocolate Maker's Wife is a historical thriller set in the time of King Charles II when chocolate was regarded as "sin in a bowl" and the commercial houses that served it were hotbeds of revolution. Damnation never tasted so sweet. Hi there, I'm you host Jenny Wheeler and today Karen talks about the lush, fascinating world of Restoration London and of a beautiful woman drawn into a world of riches, power, intrigue - and chocolate. And we've a paperback copy of Karen's captivating story of power , intrigue and greed for listener's to win in The Chocolate Maker's Wife Giveaway. You can enter the draw here or find it on Facebook. Entries close June 30. Six things you'll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode: The friendship that inspired Karen to write fictionThree overlapping careers that have blessed her lifeHow she came to move to TasmaniaThe book that inspired a family breweryThe writers she admires mostThe challenge of being a high profile woman Where to find Karen Brooks: Website: https://karenrbrooks.com/ Facebook: @KarenBrooksAuthor  Twitter: @KarenBrooksAU What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. Jenny: [00:00:01] But now here's Karen. Hello there Karen and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Karen: [00:00:08] Oh hi Jenny. Thank you so much for having me. Dr Karen Brooks, historic fiction author and columnist Jenny: [00:00:12] And I just wanted to start by saying very reverently; Dr. Brooks. Because indeed you have Ph.D in Humanities and you are recognized in your home country of Australia as a weekly columnist and an expert on all sorts of controversial popular topics.. But you've also a wife and mother so you've got a very busy life apart from your writing. You've published twelve books beginning with fantasy and moving into  historical fiction. The $64 million question is: Beginning at the beginning was there a Once Upon A Time moment when you thought I've really got to write fiction or I will have just not done when I'm meant to do somehow. Inspired by a friend Karen: [00:01:04] I wish I had a story like that to tell. I love it when authors say that they have always wanted to be a writer and they wrote since they were out of the cot, but no, I never saw myself ever as a writer. I always write. I mean I think lots of kids do and as a teenager I kept diaries. All right, terrible lovelorn poems and messages of adulation to people I admired - political figures or actors and people like that.  I think it was my girlfriend becoming quite successful in her field as an author. That was Sara Douglass, the fantasy writer. It was a really aspirational moment for me and she really encouraged me.   I'd written a couple of plays and one of them was performed in Sydney a few years earlier. And so again dabbling, dabbling, dabbling. But I kept saying 'I really should write a book one day' or 'I think I'll write a book' and basically I think Sara got absolutely sick of me going on about it and said "Oh for God's sakes just stop saying you're gonna do it and just do it." [00:02:05] She had a few expletives thrown in there, I'm being polite. She was a damn good friend. She really was. So I thought 'yeah you're right.' And I just sat down one day and basically did it. Jenny: [00:02:16] Yes!  You make it sound so easy! Karen: [00:02:21] It was torturous! No, no, it actually wasn't. It was a real pleasure but I was in my late 30's from memory. Yeah when I wrote my first book. The Great fire of London - artist's impression The Chocolate Maker's Wife Jenny: [00:02:29] The most recent one just out is The Chocolatemaker's Wife and it's a historical thriller set in the Restoration period. It's got the backdrop of Charles II  on the throne, and the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London.

Chocolate serves as a muse for many a writer, but did you know that the arrival of the delicious elixir in England catalysed a movement towards a more literate, engaged and sober society?For this episode of the Good Reading Podcast, historical fiction author Karen Brooks joins Angus Dalton to tell us more about chocolate's transformation of 17th-century London and her new novel, The Chocolate Maker's Wife.Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2NGVDYKListen on Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2MXSxQ8Find out more about The Chocolate Maker's Wife: bit.ly/2TB1DEh

Chocolate serves as a muse for many a writer, but did you know that the arrival of the delicious elixir in England catalysed a movement towards a more literate, engaged and sober society? For this episode of the Good Reading Podcast, historical fiction author Karen Brooks joins Angus Dalton to tell us more about chocolate's transformation of 17th-century London and her new novel, The Chocolate Maker's Wife. Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2NGVDYK Listen on Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2MXSxQ8 Find out more about The Chocolate Maker's Wife: bit.ly/2TB1DEh

Karen Brooks Hopkins is the President Emerita of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), where she worked from 1979 until her retirement in June 2015. Crain’s NY named her one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in New York.” Karen recently completed a term as a Senior Fellow in Residence at the Mellon Foundation, where she researched anchor institutions. She is also the author of the book, Successful Fundraising for Arts & Cultural Organizations. In this episode, Erik and Karen talk about how arts organizations should adopt an anchor mission to better serve their communities, and what an anchor institution is. They also discuss how chain stores are a threat to the future of cultural districts, and how running a successful fundraising campaign is very much like mounting a military operation.

In the latest edition of SETsquared Downloaded, Karen Brooks, programme director at SETsquared, interviewed iGeolise’s co-founder and director, Peter Lilley, at the UK Space Conference. iGeolise makes locations searchable by travel time and enables thousands of locations on any website or database to be searched by the users’ choice of travel time and transport mode. Karen spoke to Peter about the company’s use of state-of-the-art space technology, its journey from idea to business and how it is continuing to expand.

In Part 2 of a 2-part interview, Karen Brooks from the HCOE talks about the Hydrofarm and growing food without soil. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell, khsu.org

In Part 1 of a 2-part interview, Karen Brooks from the HCOE talks about the Hydrofarm and growing food without soil. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Bell, khsu.org

Larry interviews Karen Brooks of SeaDream Yachts, step up to yacht cruising. In cruise news, cruise lines are looking to bundle perks and offer no refund fares. Cruise line start up to focus on fitness, we are not sure how well that will work out. More tips on purchasing travel insurance. All this plus Larry's cruise deals of the week.

The inaugural Med Tech Investment Showcase from the Wessex Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) and supported by SETsquared, explored the merging of the pioneering medical and tech industries that has created a wealth of opportunities. 16 entrepreneurs were given the platform to realise their ambitions by exhibiting and pitching for significant investment to develop their innovative ideas and push them out to a wider market. Amy and Luke attended the event and spoke to two of the exhibiting entrepreneurs, Jane from the creators of a ground-breaking compact and wearable cough monitor, Quvium and Joel from award-winning bionic hand makers, Open Bionics. The pair also had a roundtable discussion with three of the event organisers, Frank Ratcliff and Kevin Brooks from the Wessex AHSN and Karen Brooks of SETsquared. Music: "Live the World" by Lee Rosevere, used under CC BY / Cut down from original

Comments by Karen Brooks, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets, at the IFPRI policy seminar, "Strategies and Priorities for African Agriculture" held October 3, 2012 in Washington DC.

Texas Politics Speaker Series Presents: The Post-Election Political Landscape in Texas, a panel with Karen Brooks, Harvey Kronberg, and Ross Ramsey. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin