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This work is not easy but yet so rewarding Keyana Sessions tells us about her path in Education and the blessings it has unfolded for not only her but her students! Education is in a tough spot so teachers who teach with passion such as Keyana is an inspiration to us all.
The Flora Fire remains one of the most disturbing and unsolved arson cases in Indiana, yet it has never received the same attention as the Delphi Murders—even though it happened just months earlier in the same county. In 2016, a fire tore through a home in Flora, Indiana, killing four young sisters—Keyana, Keyara, Kerrielle, and Kionnie. Initially ruled an accident, the case took a shocking turn when officials reversed their findings, declaring it arson. But missteps in the investigation, key officials abruptly resigning, and a lack of transparency from law enforcement have fueled suspicions of a cover-up. Why has no one been arrested for this horrific crime? And why does it seem like the case was quietly pushed aside while Delphi dominated headlines? For nearly seven years, the burned remains of the home stood as a haunting reminder of this unsolved crime, before finally being demolished in 2023. The investigation has been riddled with inconsistencies, from the changing story about the presence of accelerants to crucial evidence reportedly going missing. Despite law enforcement's claims that the case remains “active,” there have been no public updates, no suspects, and no arrests. Meanwhile, family members continue to fight for answers, holding annual memorials and keeping the pressure on investigators to deliver justice for the Flora Four. So why does the Flora Fire remain unsolved, and could it still be solved today? With advancements in forensic fire investigations, the possibility of a new witness coming forward, or even a guilty conscience breaking under pressure, there is still hope for justice. But as the years pass, many are left wondering—was this case mishandled from the start, or was there a deliberate effort to bury the truth? Join us as we take a deep dive into the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the fight to make sure Flora is never forgotten.
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The Flora Fire remains one of the most disturbing and unsolved arson cases in Indiana, yet it has never received the same attention as the Delphi Murders—even though it happened just months earlier in the same county. In 2016, a fire tore through a home in Flora, Indiana, killing four young sisters—Keyana, Keyara, Kerrielle, and Kionnie. Initially ruled an accident, the case took a shocking turn when officials reversed their findings, declaring it arson. But missteps in the investigation, key officials abruptly resigning, and a lack of transparency from law enforcement have fueled suspicions of a cover-up. Why has no one been arrested for this horrific crime? And why does it seem like the case was quietly pushed aside while Delphi dominated headlines? For nearly seven years, the burned remains of the home stood as a haunting reminder of this unsolved crime, before finally being demolished in 2023. The investigation has been riddled with inconsistencies, from the changing story about the presence of accelerants to crucial evidence reportedly going missing. Despite law enforcement's claims that the case remains “active,” there have been no public updates, no suspects, and no arrests. Meanwhile, family members continue to fight for answers, holding annual memorials and keeping the pressure on investigators to deliver justice for the Flora Four. So why does the Flora Fire remain unsolved, and could it still be solved today? With advancements in forensic fire investigations, the possibility of a new witness coming forward, or even a guilty conscience breaking under pressure, there is still hope for justice. But as the years pass, many are left wondering—was this case mishandled from the start, or was there a deliberate effort to bury the truth? Join us as we take a deep dive into the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the fight to make sure Flora is never forgotten.
The Flora Fire remains one of the most disturbing and unsolved arson cases in Indiana, yet it has never received the same attention as the Delphi Murders—even though it happened just months earlier in the same county. In 2016, a fire tore through a home in Flora, Indiana, killing four young sisters—Keyana, Keyara, Kerrielle, and Kionnie. Initially ruled an accident, the case took a shocking turn when officials reversed their findings, declaring it arson. But missteps in the investigation, key officials abruptly resigning, and a lack of transparency from law enforcement have fueled suspicions of a cover-up. Why has no one been arrested for this horrific crime? And why does it seem like the case was quietly pushed aside while Delphi dominated headlines? For nearly seven years, the burned remains of the home stood as a haunting reminder of this unsolved crime, before finally being demolished in 2023. The investigation has been riddled with inconsistencies, from the changing story about the presence of accelerants to crucial evidence reportedly going missing. Despite law enforcement's claims that the case remains “active,” there have been no public updates, no suspects, and no arrests. Meanwhile, family members continue to fight for answers, holding annual memorials and keeping the pressure on investigators to deliver justice for the Flora Four. So why does the Flora Fire remain unsolved, and could it still be solved today? With advancements in forensic fire investigations, the possibility of a new witness coming forward, or even a guilty conscience breaking under pressure, there is still hope for justice. But as the years pass, many are left wondering—was this case mishandled from the start, or was there a deliberate effort to bury the truth? Join us as we take a deep dive into the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the fight to make sure Flora is never forgotten.
In this inspiring episode of Leaders of Today: Teens to Titans, Lorraine sits down with Keyana Cellucci, entrepreneur and podcast host of Trust Me, to explore the transformative power of self-discovery, asking for help, and redefining leadership. Keyana shares her personal journey from a middle child who often overlooked her own needs to a leader who empowers others to embrace self-discipline, inner strength, and the courage to seek help. Together, Lorraine and Keyana discuss the significance of reshaping leadership perceptions in schools, the power of delegation, and the importance of facing challenges head-on. In this episode, you'll learn about: 1. Keyana's Journey of Self-Discovery: How her teenage years were shaped by the question, “Who do I want to become?” The impact of being a middle child and the lessons she wished she had learned about asking for help earlier in life. 2. Shifting Leadership Perceptions in Schools: The need to redefine leadership beyond academic and athletic achievements to include delegation, humility, and teamwork. Why parents and educators should model vulnerability and normalize seeking help. 3. The Role of Delegation in Leadership: Keyana's experience moving from Pennsylvania to Maine and how it taught her to trust others with responsibilities. How delegation helped her business flourish and broadened her leadership perspective. 4. Embracing an Unconventional Leadership Path: Keyana's decision to follow her instincts rather than conventional routes, and how this led to her becoming a leader by example. Lorraine's affirmation that leadership is about making intentional, goal-aligned choices. 5. Self-Discipline as a Key to Success: Why showing up for yourself, even on hard days, is essential for growth and leadership. The difference between self-discipline and fluctuating motivation. 6. Inner Strength and Growth: Keyana's advice to teenagers: Everything you need is already within you—embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth. The powerful analogy of a buffalo running toward challenges to illustrate resilience. 7. Turning Hardships into Superpowers: How overcoming struggles can become a defining strength. Keyana's personal story of resilience and how it fuels her passion to help others. Key Takeaways: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Leadership is more than a title—it's about behavior, trust, and collaboration. Self-discipline is the foundation for achieving success and navigating challenges. Facing challenges directly can lead to quicker resolutions and greater personal growth. Resources Mentioned: Keyana's Podcast: Trust Me Connect with Keyana on Social Media: Instagram: @KeyanaCellucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustme_the_podcast LinkedIn: Keyana Cellucci Connect with Us: Peers Not Fears: www.peersnotfears.com Instagram: @PeersNotFears LinkedIn: Lorraine Connell Don't forget to subscribe for more inspiring stories of leadership, growth, and resilience! Thank you for listening!
Her chosen life is a podcast for women by a woman to remind them no matter what season of life they are in or what they have done , everyday they wake up they have the choice to choose the life they want to live no matter their past choices.
Her chosen life is a podcast for women by a woman to remind them no matter what season of life they are in or what they have done , everyday they wake up they have the choice to choose the life they want to live no matter their past choices.
The Budget has been handed down, and this week's catch-up podcast has Garth Hamilton and UniSQ's Associate Professor Ben Lyons, to tell you all you need to know. We also caught up with SDRC Mayor Melissa Hamilton; Martine and Keyana from Weber Circus discuss life in the Circus; We have your info on the David Hack Classic, and of course, Topical Topics, and The Smelly Boot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Love / Character / Art/ Keyana- The Artist: “God gave glory over my life and I'm a walking testimony.” Keyana- The Artist is a self-taught poet from Atlanta GA. She has been writing inspiring, captivating, and educational poems for over a decade. Keyana- The Artist blazed onto writing arena back in 2010 when she was in high school and has performed in conferences, churches, and open mic. She has also performed poems in many cities including Louisville, Kentucky; Chicago, Illinois; Richmond, Indiana; Indianapolis, Indiana; Atlanta, Georgia; Haiti; Africa; Scotland; London; New York; Arizona; New Jersey; California; New Zealand; and Missouri.Poetry is inspiration when she expresses it through words and dancing. It is amazing when she's performing to the world what it means to them. Her focus as a new artist is to encourage others to be in touch with their emotions. She strives to be a motivated and inspired well-known artist around the world. As well because this is my mission. She is composing poems with the goal of inspiring and educating people on success in life. She appeared on the radio as a guest where she shared her success in poetry and encouraged listeners to try experimenting with this writing genre. She has also appeared in television and podcast shows. She is the Author of 7 Books. She is a current member of Dress for Success. Please subscribe to her YouTube Channel: Keyana- The Artist (https://youtu.be/-dBaMEYa7VM) to keep yourself update with her latest videos. You can reach me via keyanaposey0@gmail.com or at +1(770)-731-8208. Website:https://linktr.ee/keyanatheartistBooks:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07S1H8VK9/about
Step into the captivating world of NICU with our special guest, KeYana, RN. This episode of "Behind The Scrubs" unravels her inspiring journey - from challenging moments as a staff nurse to heartwarming stories in travel nursing. Discover KeYana's commitment to patient advocacy, her learning endeavors in Spanish, and what fuels her undeniable passion for the nursing profession. For a blend of deep conversations and enlightening insights, press play and immerse yourself in this powerful narrative.
Hello everyone I am Demetrice/Mi'Nonnie today I talked with Dayonna, Myeshia, Keyana, Yolanda (my best friend ) and Dj Drea we talked about knowing your worth. How do you learn to know you're worth? Who teaches you to know you're worth? Today do you know you're worth? In this episode we started out trying to do audio/ visual but that didn't work out, sorry guys please forgive us however I am still releasing the audio. I hope you enjoy the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/demetrice-armstrong/support
Hello everyone I am Demetrice/Mi'Nonnie today I talked with Dayonna, Myeshia, Keyana, Yolanda (my best friend ) and Dj Drea we talked about knowing your worth. How do you learn to know you're worth? Who teaches you to know you're worth? Today do you know you're worth? In this episode we started out trying to do audio/ visual but that didn't work out, sorry guys please forgive us however I am still releasing the audio. I hope you enjoy the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/demetrice-armstrong/support
Episode show notes:Welcome to another episode of Just Checking In! Today our guest is Jennie Blumenthal, bestselling author of Corporate Rehab, a book focused on a topic that is likely very relevant to many of our listeners: burnout and the “hustle culture” that is so pervasive in our industry today. Jennie spent many years as a top executive working with Fortune 500 companies, traveling frequently, and being away from her family. But one day, she had the realization that maybe she wasn't as happy as she thought she was. This expert today joins us to talk about the toxic side of hustle culture, the definition of burnout, the behind-the-scenes of her book, and how she became a coach executive that helps companies to go through a corporate rehab and start thriving. Join technology comms pros Becky Buckman and Keyana Corliss as they cut to the heart of today's tech-news cycle and the general craziness that is high-tech corporate communications right now. With a short, not-too-serious take on the industry - with plenty of humor and irony thrown in - they'll bring you the best in the biz, across comms and media together, for one-of-a-kind insights and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else!Jump straight into:01:05 - Keyana's connection to Jennie - “When I talked to Jenny for the first time, it was like she peered into my soul.”02:32 - Women in tech & burnout - “In light of some of the things we've seen in the news over the last, like six months, even week about really prominent women in our industry in tech, taking a step back.”07:58 - For Fortune 500 execute to burnout - “The longer I had to sit in the quiet of how exactly did I get here and how when I was building this life, that's everything we're taught to go after and women can be anything. How did I wind up in a place where I felt so empty? and I felt like. This wasn't what I wanted”10:04 - The toxic side of hustle culture - “We get caught in this, ‘I have to keep going', ‘I have to go even faster', and then our relaxation time doesn't actually refuel us. It's just another way of overstimulation.”12:13 - What's burnout? - “We're all part of. So it's not just you aren't doing it right and if you just run faster, you'll outrun your burnout. It's something that's increasing in the pace within our own culture.”15:00 - Women burnout stories - “And as I started talking to other women and they started contributing their stories, I was shocked at how much we'll tolerate before, we'll actually seek help or try to find a solution.” 18:10 - Intro to hustle culture research - “ It really was this constant performance and productivity mentality, that I noticed across, and that was the first piece. The second really was really got what got me to this whole concept of going from survival into thriving, and that is survival mentality is really based on the scarcity mentality.” 23:11 - Corporate rehab - “It's about, is understanding what are the patterns and the mindsets and the behaviors that you're wired for or that you've picked up over time, might have served you earlier in your career. That it's time to reevaluate and sit down so that you can actually thrive.”30:03 - Burnout in comms departments - “We are not surgeons, no one dies. But there is still a lot of pressure, I think, in terms of the fact that our job does really, influence people's lives in a respect and there's a lot to that.”34:30 - The hardest part of healing - “So much of what I would have said I missed were things that I found through my own healing journey, we're actually unhealthy attachments.”Episode resources:Jennie Blumenthal's...
Welcome to another episode of Just Checking In. Today our guest is Joe Williams, a tech writer, formerly of Bloomberg, Business Insider, and, most recently, Protocol. But with Protocol's shutdown, Joe had time for us at JCI and offered us an interesting perspective on the state of the media today, including insights about how he likes to cover complicated, B2B technology stories. . This expert in covering wonky tech issues joins the conversation in this episode to talk about the landscape of media business models, the do's and don'ts of covering technology issues, and how to craft a great story. Plus, he's got an interesting viewpoint on Elon's Twitter. Join technology comms pros Becky Buckman and Keyana Corliss as they cut to the heart of today's tech-news cycle and the general craziness that is high-tech corporate communications right now. With a short, not-too-serious take on the industry - with plenty of humor and irony thrown in - they'll bring you the best in the biz, across comms and media together, for one-of-a-kind insights and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else!Jump straight into:03:31 - Catching up with Protocol shutdown - “The media is not immune to everything going on, and particularly when you're in a niche industry, or maybe not niche, but when you're a beat publication and the industry you're covering is going through a tough time, it's pretty evident that that's gonna filter down to you.” 07:39 - The landscape going forward for the media business - “I think fear that consumers aren't going to want to pay, I think it's misguided because I think they don't want to pay for journalism that they don't want or that they don't find useful.”09:20 - The model of self-started journalism - “I worry about kind of tunnel vision or I worry about not having that second set of eyes or that, that newsroom to kind of, you know, bounce ideas off of.”13:52 - What makes a good story within the tech comms industry - “ I think to still talk about it like it's some futuristic like Star Trek concept is really disadvantageous. And frankly, I think kind of insulting to the reader”26:23 - The biggest tech comms PR turnoffs - “Companies now I think, always fear that reporters are always digging for something, which is funny to me cuz that's our job and that's what we should be doing.” 28:47 - Joe's refreshing perspective regarding Twitter - “It's a self-fulfilling cycle. He says something, we write about it, and he says something else. We write about it. There has to be a breaking point that it's, you know, but I don't know what happens, besides him shutting down the website.” Episode resources:Joe Williams's Twitter and LinkedInThank you for listening to Just Checking In by Battery Ventures. Go follow Becky and Keyana on social media to know more about them. If you enjoyed this show leave a review and help us find new audiences! This show is produced by StudioPod Media in SanFrancisco. Teresa Buchanan is the Show's Producer. Nicole Genova is the Show...
Today it's time to check in with tech-focused TV news–specifically, the senior field producer for CNBC in San Francisco, Laura Batchelor. In today's episode, you'll hear all about Laura's career, including how she got to San Francisco and first became a television producer. Also, Laura shares what it was like to broadcast news during quarantine, how comms pros should think about pitching stories for TV, versus print, and what it's really like to manage live TV shots when things sometimes (often?) go awry.Join technology comms pros Becky Buckman and Keyana Corliss as they cut to the heart of today's tech-news cycle and the general craziness that is high-tech corporate communications right now. With a short, not-too-serious take on the industry - with plenty of humor and irony thrown in - they'll bring you the best in the biz, across comms and media together, for one-of-a-kind insights and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else!Jump straight into:00:52 - Becoming a very senior film producer: Laura's fascinating professional journey - “So I got to work with Corey Johnson and Emily Chang and kind of really learn about the companies that are here, like the big ones, you know. Google and Facebook and Amazon.” 3:56 - Covering tech - “I mean right now it is. It is wild. I mean, there are like huge events. You know, the future of free speech could be like changed forever with Elon Musk at the helm of Twitter.”7:23 - Broadcasting news during Covid times - “So Covid was wild because being in broadcast news, like you're all always here in the studio, in the, in the control room.”11:57 - The unforgettable experiences in Laura's career - “You know, this whole collapse of FTX has been, wild to watch and trying to get a better understanding from other CEOs of crypto exchanges.”16:18 - A little news you can use: How to pitch a broadcast - “Keep it super short. TV is so quick and snappy. So like, I always think like Keyana, when you would pitch me, it would be. Three sentences max, maybe just like a few keywords. And it was so great because I was like, oooh, I'm intrigued.”21:23 - What working live TV is like - “They had Stewart Butterfield on a live interview happening on tv, and Jared Leto decided to walk up and interrupt our live interview just to say hi to Mr. Stewart Butterfield because he was an investor and wanted to say hi.”Episode resources:Laura Bachelor Twitter and Linkedin
Episode show notes:Given the current market volatility, all tech companies are, in some sense, in unchartered waters–and comms departments are no exception. To get a better understanding of the current landscape, we've invited comms pro Sean Garrett, the founder of Mixing Board and the first communications hire at Twitter, to share his perspective. In this episode, you'll hear about the genesis of Mixing Board and its business model; his experience with a previous consultancy, the Pramana Collective; Garrett's take on the current Twitter saga (of course!); and his thoughts on how comms professionals can, and should, have a seat at the corporate decision-making table.Join technology comms pros Becky Buckman and Keyana Corliss as they cut to the heart of today's tech-news cycle and the general craziness that is high-tech corporate communications right now. With a short, not-too-serious take on the industry - with plenty of humor and irony thrown in - they'll bring you the best in the biz, across comms and media together, for one-of-a-kind insights and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else!Jump straight into:02:01 - Stripe in the news and turbulent markets - “We always like to just talk a little bit about comms and technology or market topics before we dive in. And this week, I was thinking about Stripe...” 09:29 - Sean Garrett and Mixing Board - “So mixing board was kind of a way to completely shake up, and bring the community into top comms and marketing leaders.” 17:04 - Difficult times for comms - “I'm not sure what I could say about that to make it better besides the fact that like, if you can make it through this, you can make it through anything.”21:53 - It's the inside that matters: The importance of internal comms - “Nine times out of 10, like whatever the end tactical problem was, it was almost always tied to some internal discombobulation.”30:48 - Twitter's case: What to do when a leadership team doesn't respect comms - “Obviously this is a communications platform, that like lives and breathes communications and is all about transparency. It's about openness.”35:34 - The power of comms - “I think like, you know, Brian Chesky kind of did this with Airbnb right after the pandemic started. Everyone praised that. I think certainly the messaging has been good on those kinds of notes.”45:58 - The media landscape in the tech industry - “It's intentional to like create those divisions because you're able to separate the different tribes of this world and now there's like a media tribe and that's counterbalanced with like this tech tribe.”48:53 - New York vs. San Francisco - “There's something very specific about the media industry in New York and their feelings toward this disruptive industry that impacts them specifically.”Episode resources:Sean Garrett's Twitter and LinkedinMixing BoardThank you for listening to Just Checking In by Battery Ventures. Go follow Becky and Keyana on social media to know more...
Vengeance day fallout, Fallon and Keyana party, Pretty Deadly have a night and the barbershop door is open Ding Dong. AEW puts on real good wrestling, MJF shows his skills, Rush and Bryan tear the house down and The gunns go over like a wet fart. Raw cements the Elimination Chamber, Becky brings the Attitude Era and Paul Heyman and Cody sell the hell out of Wrestlemania and take it personally. So take a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearewrestlingpodcast/support
Episode show notes:Welcome to another episode of Just Checking In. Today our guest is noted tech journalist and author Brad Stone. As senior executive editor for global technology at Bloomberg News and author of books including The Everything Store and Amazon Unbound, Brad has followed Amazon's and Jeff Bezos's personal evolution. In this episode, you'll hear about the profound changes Amazon and Bezos have gone through over the last 10 years, many of them related to the company's near-compulsive need to innovate across industries and maintain a mindset Amazon calls “Day 1.” Finally, we discuss Amazon's notoriously tough corporate culture and Bezos's surprisingly sharp PR skills, deployed when an extra-marital affair sparked a high-profile media scandal.Join technology comms pros Becky Buckman and Keyana Corliss as they cut to the heart of today's tech-news cycle and the general craziness that is high-tech corporate communications right now. With a short, not-too-serious take on the industry - with plenty of humor and irony thrown in - they'll bring you the best in the biz, across comms and media together, for one-of-a-kind insights and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else!Jump straight into:00:33 - Welcome back to Season 2 of Just Checking In! 1:45 - The new environment of the tech comms industry - “If you're a tech comms person these days, right? The news cycle is different. You've got different internal dynamics, you're trying to make do with less. It may be a good opportunity for people to reset and really think about their priorities.”2:22 - Layoffs, layoffs, layoffs - “It's been a very interesting few weeks this past week. It's just been one layoff after another. Yeah, I mean, it was kind of like if you're not laying off people, are you even in tech? 3:18 - Season 2 guest lineup - “Let's talk about who we're going to hear from this season, cause I think we have an amazing lineup.” 5:53 - Keyana's life recovery run - “I took a couple of months off and then I took a role outside of Silicon Valley, still in tech. And, you know, I'll sort of ease my way back into the crazy.”7:05 - Intro to Brad Stone - “Excited about our guest today, Brad Stone, who I think many of you probably know, but he is the Senior Executive Editor for Global Technology at Bloomberg News. He's also the author of some really, really awesome books. Many of them about Jeff Bezos and Amazon. The most recent one, Amazon Unbound”.9:30 - The genesis of Brad's books - “With that kind of sort of intuition based as with all things, uh, for all journalists in insecurity and the feeling like, I didn't know this, this story as well as I was pretending to, I thought, oh, maybe there's room for part two of the story.” 10:43 - Looking for Amazon's cooperation - “I sent one to Jeff and I explained what I wanted, to do. They got back to me and through a series of, I would say kind of negotiations. Over well, or discussions over what I wanted to do and how I would go about it.”14:15 - The real challenge in writing books about Amazon: The case of AWS - “While the chapters are kind of categories, I'm also trying to tell a story.”17:10 - Finding the common thread: Telling a time-coherent story in the ever-changing world of Amazon and Bezos - “The company almost needs to be inventive because, if you don't, you eventually slow down.”18:15 - The Day 1 mentality: Amazon's working culture - “Day one is the...
Many people with more than a passing interest in true crime know about the double murder of two young girls in Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana in 2017. What fewer are aware of is the brutal arson a few months earlier that took the lives of four children in a neighboring town. Join in as Tommy leads us through a tough series of questions: what happened to Keyara, Keyana, Kerielle, and Kionnie? Why? How is it being investigated? And, finally, what is going on in Carroll County, Indiana?
Join Melanated Words Podcast as I interview Keyana Marshall. She speaks on her journey being in the life of sex trafficking and how she was able to survive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedwords/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedwords/support
In this episode Host Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie Co host Dayonna, Orlando, Keyana and Dj Drea give their thoughts on some of the things that they are starting to dislike as they are getting older. We share how our tolerance for certain things are not the same as it use to be. My 1 year old grand daughter O'lana on sound effects on the road caster pro. (her name is going to be in lights. Enjoy the show. Download the episode, don't forget to rate us, tell a friend and repeat all over again. Thank you to everyone who been listening. We truly appreciate you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
In this episode Host Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie Co host Dayonna, Orlando, Keyana and Dj Drea give their thoughts on some of the things that they are starting to dislike as they are getting older. We share how our tolerance for certain things are not the same as it use to be. My 1 year old grand daughter O'lana on sound effects on the road caster pro. (her name is going to be in lights. Enjoy the show. Download the episode, don't forget to rate us, tell a friend and repeat all over again. Thank you to everyone who been listening. We truly appreciate you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch's venture capital focused podcast where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines.Today we have something a bit different for you. In light of the never-ending Musk-Twitter saga, and news that the new social media CEO had cut its corporate communications staff to the bone -- and then some. So to get more perspective on the role that a corporate comms team plays in both startups and public companies alike, we wrangled two folks who have just that experience set:Kelly Boynton, senior director of communications at GustoKeyana Corliss, until recently the head of global communications and PR at DatabricksThe pair discussed the role that comms plays in companies both internally and externally, and why it deserves a seat at the decision-making table. Given the media furor surrounding Musk himself, you can imagine that we had a lot to talk about.Oh, and Keyana has a podcast that Alex was a guest on, in case you want to hear more from her! Regular service returns tomorrow!Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday and Wednesday, and at 6 a.m. PT on Fridays, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders, one that details how our stories come together, and more!
Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie, Dayonna, Orlando, Keyana and Dj Dre talk about the power of the tongue. (O'lana granddaughter on the sound effects) Her name is going to be in lights) How you can speak things in existence, manifestation. How powerful the power of the tongue can be. How life and death is in the power of the tongue. In closing be mindful what you speak, the power of the tongue can harm and destroy and can also encourage and heal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie, Dayonna, Orlando, Keyana and Dj Dre talk about the power of the tongue. (O'lana granddaughter on the sound effects) Her name is going to be in lights) How you can speak things in existence, manifestation. How powerful the power of the tongue can be. How life and death is in the power of the tongue. In closing be mindful what you speak, the power of the tongue can harm and destroy and can also encourage and heal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
What is more rewarding? Is it a career that can sustain you financially or a career that gives you peace of mind? There's a risk in changing careers, but knowing that risks are a fundamental part of career progression, can be a motivating factor for us to take the leap, embracing fear, using it to our advantage by exploring exactly what could go wrong and finding solutions. In today's episode, Keyana Laws tell her story. She was a lawyer, who bravely shifted into being a baker of vegan and gluten-free desserts. She will share her interesting turnaround story and what she sees as the next step for her business. Heal your body and mind with RYZE mushroom coffee. Click here to get started! Visit secondwindthepodcast.com for full show notes. Join My Second Wind Facebook Group
In this episode Mi'nonnie and her co hosts Dayonna, Keyana, Dj Dre, Myeshia along with 3 other guest Orlando, Ashton and Champs talk about what advice would they give your younger self. Our Host Dj Dre came up with questions to ask the panel about the topic. I want to thank everyone for their support, I hope you enjoy the show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
Episode 11 (Bonus Episode ) While we were waiting for our guest to arrive and they were engaging and debating on this episode. So we decided to press record. Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie, Co host Dayonna, Dj Dre, Myeshia, Keyana, guest (son) Orlando, Ashton and Champs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
In this episode Mi'nonnie and her co hosts Dayonna, Keyana, Dj Dre, Myeshia along with 3 other guest Orlando, Ashton and Champs talk about what advice would they give your younger self. Our Host Dj Dre came up with questions to ask the panel about the topic. I want to thank everyone for their support, I hope you enjoy the show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
Episode 11 (Bonus Episode ) While we were waiting for our guest to arrive and they were engaging and debating on this episode. So we decided to press record. Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie, Co host Dayonna, Dj Dre, Myeshia, Keyana, guest (son) Orlando, Ashton and Champs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
Keyana Lawson has been a licensed real estate agent since 2006 but has been “all in on the business since 2015. After setting her sights on Atlanta, she has been able to build a booming business where she focuses on new construction and single family homes. Her business has exploded as she has leveraged the power of Facebook Ads that helped her produce over 3,000 leads from 2019- 2021. In this episode we'll unpack : Social Media Power : Expanding your network by getting in front of strangers . AD Copy: How to unleash your conversion rates by using the right words to bring out what the needs are of your end client. Conversion Rates & Systematizing Followup : Why putting systems in place can help you combat overwhelm and close more deals when landing more leads. The Truth About Ad Spend As A Beginner : How to not “break the bank when setting up your ad budget and what it takes to gradually scale to get massive results. And so much more! Connect w/ Keyana : https://www.instagram.com/keyanalawson/ Contact me at: Kevin.Jefferson@summitfunding.net Available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinJeffersonThePeoplesLender We can connect here: https://www.instagram.com/thepeopleslender/
In this episode Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie, Dayonna, Keyana and Drea (Dj Dre) discuss how many chances do you give someone who violated your boundaries and or disrespected you before you are done with them for good. We did something different this time, we allowed the audience and our social media followers to tell us their opinion and we read it live on the podcast. Thank you to everyone for your comments. We appreciate the support. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
In this episode Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie, Dayonna, Keyana and Drea (Dj Dre) discuss how many chances do you give someone who violated your boundaries and or disrespected you before you are done with them for good. We did something different this time, we allowed the audience and our social media followers to tell us their opinion and we read it live on the podcast. Thank you to everyone for your comments. We appreciate the support. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
What is Wrong with Me? with Keyana Pardilla, Robin Wall Kimmerer, and Sherri Mitchell In this episode of the Climate Changed podcast, you will experience: A centering practice: Sean Dague helps us envision a world without fossil fuels. A conversation with Keyana Pardilla Excerpts from live BTS Center Zoom programs featuring Robin Wall Kimmerer and Sherri Mitchell Next Steps for Engaged Hope About Keyana Pardilla Keyana Pardilla graduated in 2020 from the University of Maine with a bachelor's degree in marine science. She grew up on a Penobscot reservation where she continues to live. Her current work is in the Youth Engagement Division at Wabanaki public health and wellness. Keyana describes herself this way: “My name is Keyana Pardilla and my pronouns are she/her. I belong to where the rocks widen otherwise known as the Penobscot Nation. I come from an indigenous background. I love science and education. I also practice some traditional forms of art, like beading. I love to paint, and I also am starting to learn how to weave some baskets, some traditional baskets. I am also a dog mom of two rescue pups. I love to go outdoors and explore nature. I have a bachelor's degree in marine science. I'm very passionate about the ocean and how we can combat climate change.” About Robin Wall Kimmerer Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of the widely acclaimed book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals. She tours widely and has been featured on NPR's On Being with Krista Trippett. In 2015, she addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations on the topic of “Healing Our Relationship with Nature.” Kimmerer lives in Syracuse, New York, where she is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. Learn more about Robin Wall Kimmerer and view her portrait as part of Rob Shetterly's “Americans Who Tell the Truth” series. About Sherri Mitchell Sherri Mitchell – Weh'na Ha'mu Kwasset, is a Native American attorney, teacher, activist and change maker who grew up on the Penobscot Indian Reservation. She is the author of the award-winning book Sacred Instructions; Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change, and is the visionary behind the global healing ceremony Healing the Wounds of Turtle Island, which has brought people together from six continents with a commitment to heal our collective wounds and forge a unified path forward. Sherri is the founding director of the Land Peace Foundation, an organization dedicated to the protection of Indigenous land, water, and religious rights, and the preservation of the Indigenous way of life. She is an alumna of the American Indian Ambassador Program and the Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program. Her rights-based work has earned her the Mahoney Dunn International Human Rights and Humanitarian Award, the Spirit of Maine Award for International Human Rights, and the Peace and Justice Center's Hands of Peace award. Sherri has been a longtime advisor to the American Indian Institute's Traditional Circle of Indian Elders and Youth and was a program coordinator for their Healing the Future Program. She has also served as an advisor to the Indigenous Elders and Medicine People's Council of North and South America for the past 20 years and is a consultant and Advisory Committee member for Nia Tero's International Indigenous Land Guardianship Program. Sherri works at the intersections of our times, where she artfully weaves complex concepts into one unifying whole. She currently speaks and teaches around the world on a multitude of issues, including: Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and Spirit-Based Change. Click here for a full transcript of this episode. Some Highlights from the Conversation “Just imagine this whole new world. Because if we can't imagine this world, we can't create it.” – Sean Dague, Citizens Climate Lobby. As part of the Centering Practice, Sean leads us through a thought experiment about envisioning a world without fossil fuels. He invites us to engage each one of our senses to see, smell, hear, and feel the world in a new way. “I would pick up on these feeling of melancholy, because their stories would always end up with, ‘But that's not how we do it anymore, or what we can't go there anymore, or simply just a lot has changed since then.'” –Keyana Pardilla Growing up in the Penobscot Nation, otherwise known as Indian Island, a small island located in Old Town Maine, Keyana speaks with elders as she seeks to find what was lost and bring this awareness to younger people. “But we are embedded In a world of relatives, relatives, not natural resources.” –Robin Wall Kimmerer In talking about gratitude, Kimmerer shares a way to connect with all living things that is built on relationships, love, and care. She invites us to expand our spiritual imaginations. “…the process of feeling the pain, the process of feeling the anxiety, the process of feeling the grief, the process of feeling the loneliness, is part of our connectivity to life, where the natural world is really amplifying the signal so that we once again feel our connection to the rest of life…” –Sherri Mitchell The title of this episode, What is Wrong with Me? comes from an observation Mitchell made during the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In a society that seeks to alleviate negative feelings, she invites us to consider how these strong emotions of pain, grief, and loneliness may be echoes of distress from the natural world. Next Steps for Engaged Hope Share this conversation with someone who you think will appreciate it. Email or text them a link to today's episode or post it on social media. If what you heard here today moved you, likely it will also move one of your friends. And as a trusted source, your opinion matters to your friends. You can make a difference by making a donation. we suggest Wabanaki Reach, a powerful organization that advocates for the Wabanaki tribes in Maine through education, truth telling restorative justice, and restorative practices Climate Changed is a podcast about pursuing faith, life, and love in a climate-changed world. Hosted by Nicole Diroff and Ben Yosua-Davis. Climate Changed features guests who deepen the conversation while also stirring the waters. The Climate Changed podcast is a project of The BTS Center. The show is produced by Peterson Toscano.
In this episode Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie the host along with Dayonna, Keyana and Drea answers the question Do you care what someone think about you? On this episode we talk about do we care what people think about us, and if we do care why did/ do you care ? We got input from our followers on social media to see how they felt about this topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
In this episode Demetrice/ Mi'Nonnie the host along with Dayonna, Keyana and Drea answers the question Do you care what someone think about you? On this episode we talk about do we care what people think about us, and if we do care why did/ do you care ? We got input from our followers on social media to see how they felt about this topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
KoKo and DaSwannie are joined by new co-host Keyana and discuss all things poly in the latest episode.
Host Demetrice/Mi'Nonnie, Dayonna and Keyana talks about their own experiences with social media. Who they follow on social media and why? How we have replaced magazines with our cellphones. Social media can be good, bad and addictive) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
Host Demetrice/Mi'Nonnie, Dayonna and Keyana talks about their own experiences with social media. Who they follow on social media and why? How we have replaced magazines with our cellphones. Social media can be good, bad and addictive) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
On this episode Demetrice/Mi'Nonnie, Dayonna, Keyana, Drea, and Ashton in the (background) lol. Talk about arguments and arguing. Exactly what do it prove? How do you feel after the argument? Was it worth it? Next time will you change your approach? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/demetrice-armstrong/support
Wine & Wisdom Podcast Season 4 Wine & New Beginnings ✨ In this episode I sit down with Keyana Rivera she's a artist , illustrator, spiritual life coach and mom of 2! She's got her hands full but one thing I'll say about Keyana is one of the most supportive and uplifting people even after all her trial and tribulations so I thought she would be perfect to have to open up the season. Keyana shares her testimony and some of the struggles she faced in her early life , dating life and personal struggles. She healed through art and completely changed her life. We talk about her self discovery journey and how found love and got her fairytale ending and now inspires others to keep pushing through the struggles they may be facing to get to the light at the end of the tunnel! I had so much fun recording and learning about someone who truly is amazing! This interview is a little bit of everything! Nothing put positivity and good vibes
Educator Benjamin Green aka Ben G!~Mr.RNB! Shares his educational experience after receiving a "Thank You" from his First Grade Student her taught (13) years ago. Listen as Mr.Green talks about his experience as a Substitute teacher in the Newark Public Schools District. It all began at Lincoln Elementary School. One of his 1st grade students remembered what he taught them, specifically being focused and ready to learn without giving up. Keyana tugged at Mr.Green's heart and mind when she found him on InstaGram in hopes that he would remember her. Guess what?...He did! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whereiveben-1/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whereiveben-1/support
Show Notes:0:50 - Minnesota, California 0:53 - Utah1:05 - Mindy's plant collection we saw during the recording2:10 - Phil the monstera plant 1:41 and 2:11 - Monstera 6:01 – Custom work quilting6:24 and 6:42 – Quilter's Lodge6:46 – Kaitlyn of Knot and Thread Quilting7:00 - Quilter's Lodge7:32 – Crohn's disease7:37 – Autoimmune diseases 7:51 – Kaitlyn of Knot and Thread Quilting11:00 – Coveralls12:15 - Crohn's disease16:27 – Selvedge16:36 – Batting18:26 – Facing binding18:53 – Edge to edge longarm quilting18:54 – Custom longarm quilting19:20 – Pantograph20:06 – Custom longarm quilting20:59 – Mindy's client's hand applique project with custom longarm quilting21:13 – Hand applique21:17 – Applique22:08 – Edge-to-edge quilting22:12 – Custom longarm quilting26:11 – Franken-batting28:08 – M&M's28:14 – Irish Chain quilt blocks28:33 and 28:49 – Pantograph29:10 – Monstera Leaf pantograph29:36 - Baptist Fan pantograph30:01 – Leisha Kaye of Quilting It30:23 – Low- and high-density pantographs30:46 – Heather Ross fabrics from Cass at Nova Quilts30:54 – Sewtopia31:00 – QuiltCon31:03 – Sewtopia31:28 – Gammill Classic 231:35 – Signature thread31:38 – Omni quilting thread31:39 – Baby Lock31:40 – Aurifil Thread31:50 – Nesting33:35 – Keyana of Collective Quilts (listen to episode 14 to learn more about her and her work)33:37 – Cass at Nova Quilts33:34 – Maechen Marie of Maechen Quilts (listen to episode 33 to learn more about her and her work)33.50 – Devon of Miss Make34:00 – Devon of Miss Make's new quilt that Mindy quilted34:21 – Double Irish Chain Quilt by Penelope Handmade34:28 – Penelope Handmade's heritage series37:46 – T-shirt quiltsFollow Mindy:Instagram - @wildphilquiltingwww.wildphilquilting.comFollow us:Amanda: @broadclothstudio https://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilter https://the-weekendquilter.com/Anna: @waxandwanestudiohttps://www.waxandwanestudio.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko
Watch the extended conversation on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theroommates Why Women Are So Confused About Men This week we are proud to bring you another episode of our new show, which we don't have a name for just yet. The idea is to continue to have conversations with women all around the world from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. The goal is to create a healthier society and to remove the animosity between men and women so we can learn how to talk with one another and not at one another. We are joined this week by Keyana and Diamond to discuss why women are so confused about men. If you want to watch the additional conversation you can sign up for Patreon via the link below. Watch the extended conversation on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theroommates Get the manhood course here: https://roommatesshop.com Sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theroommates
Celebrate Integrate & Ignite's 400th episode by listening in to this encore appearance by guest Keyana Corliss of Databricks. Host Lori Jones and Keyana discuss taking a holistic approach to integrating earned, paid, shared, and owned strategies; why storytelling matters more than ever; and why the best companies are the ones that give the PR team a seat at the table.
The God's Recording Podcast BIG FACTS Friday Highlighting Keyana The Artist Keyana The Artist Contact Information: linktr.ee/keyanatheartist Sunday, March 4, 2022 Contact and Social Media Information: Facebook: BEJM Progressive Services LLC Facebook: The God's Recording Podcast Instagram and TikTok: bejm_progressive Instagram: godsrecording_podcast Twitter: bejmprogressive Email: bejministries16@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/godsrecordingpodcast/support
The first season of Just Checking In concludes with a can't miss interview focused on one of the biggest technology and comms stories of the year–Peloton. Jessica Kleiman, Peloton's SVP of global communications, talks about her career arc, the challenges and opportunities she's faced over the last year and the company's much-heralded response to a Peloton-related storyline in the recent “Sex and the City” reboot. Jessica has plenty of lessons and takeaways for other corporate comms professionals, including some related to Peloton's recent success leveraging its dedicated community of members to serve as the voice of the brand. Join in and ride with us to the end of this amazing first season! Join technology comms pros Becky Buckman and Keyana Corliss as they cut to the heart of today's tech-news cycle and the general craziness that is high-tech corporate communications right now. With a short, not-too-serious take on the industry - with plenty of humor and irony thrown in - they'll bring you the best in the biz, across comms and media together, for one-of-a-kind insights and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else! Jump straight into: (03:59) - From Instagram to Peloton: Introducing Jessica Kleiman - “As communications professionals, I think we're naturally networkers and connectors.” (08:36) - Writing a book while being on maternity leave - “We split up the chapters and while my daughter Emma was napping, I wrote.” (10:26) - This is how Peloton is relying on their community of users to tell their story - “It feels authentic because it is authentic, because if we did anything that didn't feel authentic, we would hear about it from our members immediately.” (16:49) - How is Peloton dealing with the brand being continuously relevant? - “I almost feel like we have lovers and we have haters and there's not a whole lot in between. That makes for a great headline because the lovers are going to click on it and the haters are going to click on it.” (19:47) - Lessons and takeaways for corp comms professionals - “People think that it's a less sexy area of communications, and the fact is that is not only super critical, but it really helps you develop the voice of the company internally and create and foster culture.” (25:41) - Discussing the greatest PR response of all time and how Ryan Reynolds jumped in - “Just as background, I have to clarify, as I'm sure you've read, that the And Just Like That scene was not a product placement.” Episode resources: Follow Jessica Kleiman on https://twitter.com/jessicakleiman?lang=en (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/jessicakleiman/?hl=en (Instagram) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-kleiman-4a22644/ (Linkedin) https://www.onepeloton.com/ (Peloton) Thank you for listening to Just Checking In by Battery Ventures. Go follow https://twitter.com/rebeccabuckman (Becky) and https://twitter.com/keyanacorliss (Keyana) on social media to know more about them. If you enjoyed this show leave a review and help us find new audiences! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod Media) in SanFrancisco. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-genova-3357a0155/ (Nicole Genova) is the Show Coordinator. Editing and music provided by https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-buchanan-4879a2194/ (Teresa Buchanan).
Unicorns and dragons? A criminal trial? Eluding death? It sounds like we might be talking about Game Of Thrones in this episode, but actually we're discussing a recent event that shook Silicon Valley to its core. Rachel Lerman was one of the people on the front lines covering the landmark Theranos/Elizabeth Holmes trial over the past few months. Rachel is a tech reporter at the Washington Post and previously worked for other publications including the AP and the Seattle Times. Listen in and discover what it was like to be in the hallways of federal court in San Jose during this trial–and, separately, how The Washington Post continues to grow its technology team and focus on “accountability journalism.” Join technology comms pros Becky Buckman and Keyana Corliss as they cut to the heart of today's tech-news cycle and the general craziness that is high-tech corporate communications right now. With a short, not-too-serious take on the industry - with plenty of humor and irony thrown in - they'll bring you the best in the biz, across comms and media together, for one-of-a-kind insights and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else! Jump straight into: (04:48) - Rachel's 3AM trip to have a place in the San Jose Federal Courthouse - “It wasn't just me and other reporters, but also spectators because people have heard so much about her, seen the documentary or read the book, so they wanted to come and see it for themselves. (08:34) - Rachel's pre-trial research and involvement in the Theranos case - “It makes it almost easier to see the case through fresh eyes because you're seeing the evidence that they're presenting to the jury as new evidence.” (10:59) - The moment that Elizabeth Holmes was called to the stand - “It's the only voice I've ever heard her talk in, including in the hallways of the courtroom house, because it was a very, very small, tight courtroom. So truly I have no idea if it's her real voice.” (16:29) - Rachel's internal debate to decide what questions to ask - “The only time I really tried to ask her questions was when she was entering or leaving the courthouse on big days, like on the verdict day, we tried to call out questions to her, which she didn't answer.” (18:31) - Will this be a major highlight in Rachel's reporting career? - “This is probably one of the more high profile people that I've covered. Of course I've covered tech CEOs and things like that, but she is a very controversial and battled figure.” (19:35) - Were Elizabeth Holmes' allegations against “Sunny” Balwani an effective move for her defense? - “I expected since they brought it up, maybe they would bring on the psychologist or psychiatrist to kind of back that up or maybe they would bring it up in their closing arguments. They didn't do that.” (21:17) - The Washington Post: How is it doing? How is it stacking up against the competition? - “They're putting a real focus on accountability journalism, so they want to hold companies accountable. They want to investigate what's going on and shed light on these historically very opaque institutions.” Episode resources: Rachel Lerman's https://twitter.com/rachelerman/with_replies (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-lerman-15bb5732/ (Linkedin) https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/rachel-lerman/ (Rachel Lerman - The Washington Post) https://www.amazon.com.mx/Bad-Blood-Secrets-Silicon-Startup/dp/152473165X (Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup)Thank you for listening to Just Checking In by Battery Ventures. Go follow https://twitter.com/rebeccabuckman (Becky) and https://twitter.com/keyanacorliss (Keyana) on social media to know more about them. If you enjoyed this show leave a review and help us find new audiences! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod Media) in SanFrancisco. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-genova-3357a0155/ (Nicole Genova) is the Show Coordinator. Editing and music provided by...
Despite what many may think, the field of public relations isn't always straightforward.. Rather it's an art that demands strategic thinking, a deep sense of empathy, and good relationships built over time. And when it comes to PR in the tech industry, things get even more complicated–and some professionals today, anxious to secure coverage in an increasingly crowded and competitive market, are making blunders that are hurting their companies' reputations. In this episode, our guest Nairi Hourdajian, VP Communications, Content and Community Marketing at Figma shares insights on what it takes for a company to build an effective strategy in the PR world, delving into the best and the worst practices she's seeing and the current state of media covering tech startups. Don't miss this episode if you're curious about public (and human) relationships in this new era of information! Join technology comms pros Becky Buckman and Keyana Corliss as they cut to the heart of today's tech-news cycle and the general craziness that is high-tech corporate communications right now. With a short, not-too-serious take on the industry - with plenty of humor and irony thrown in - they'll bring you the best in the biz, across comms and media together, for one-of-a-kind insights and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else! Jump straight into: (01:42) - Introducing Nairi Hourdajian - “We have a great interview today with Nairi Hourdajian, who is a longtime friend of mine. She's now running comms at Figma, which is a super hot design startup.” (04:02) - Elizabeth Holmes news - “One other thing we have to talk about before we jump into it is Elizabeth Holmes fake it till you make it culture.” (06:27) - Becky's tech comms branding predictions for 2022 - “ I do think storytelling is going to become more important.” (10:42) - PR malpractices: Why should communications professionals care about them? - “People don't realize there's actually expertise, real nuance, and detail to doing this work well.” (13:03) - Understanding PR as human relations: Best and worst practices when building trust with executives and reporters. - “If you think about almost any other practice or field, you would never go in cold to make strategic asks like ‘Hey Amazon, I'm ready to sell my company, are you interested?' Would you ever do that cold?”. (19:06) - Discussing the value of earned media and backlash against big tech companies - “There is a credibility that earned media brings that owned content never will. But owned content also is important. Yes. It's important to tell your own story.” (24:28) - What does it mean to do a good job and have a smart strategy in the PR world? - “Forming these relationships, and educating executives and investors is key, because I think they especially understand that this market is pretty special and probably won't last forever.” (25:55) - Nairi's collaboration with All Raise to improve the number of female founders and leaders - “A group of women got together and started formulating an operational plan to launch initiatives that could help move the ball forward for female founders and funders and through a stroke of luck that included the GP at my firm.” Episode resources: Find Nairi Houdajian's on https://twitter.com/nairihourdaj (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nairi-tashjian-hourdajian-37601411/ (Linkedin) https://www.figma.com/ (Figma) https://www.allraise.org/ (All Raise) Thank you for listening to Just Checking In by Battery Ventures. Go follow https://twitter.com/rebeccabuckman (Becky) and https://twitter.com/keyanacorliss (Keyana) on social media to know more about them. If you enjoyed this show leave a review and help us find new audiences! This show is produced by https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (StudioPod Media) in SanFrancisco. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-genova-3357a0155/ (Nicole Genova) is the Show Coordinator. Editing and music provided by...
You asked - we listened. This week, Drewby and Yergy venture back to the state of Indiana to discuss the mystery surrounding the deaths of sisters Kionnie, Kerriele, Keyara and Keyana, also known as "The Flora Four" who died in a house fire that some speculate wasn't an accident. We also touch on the phenomena of "Missing White Woman Syndrome" and how it may apply to the Flora Fire case. We review the tragic deaths of cousins Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins, and the striking similarities between their case and the case of Abby Williams and Liberty German. Finally, we close this episode with an update Brian Chadwell. Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Citizens can donate to the reward fund by sending a check to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security at 302 W. Washington Street Room E208, Indianapolis, IN, 46204. To ensure the donation goes to the appropriate account, the memo line should read “Flora Fire Reward.” A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine Join Our Street Team! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HfRUPQhB6LOqVupZm92OdV5rLDQcIMpHudmUZwt0C24/edit?usp=sharing Levi's Adoption Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/d658a3a7 Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/07/16/mystery-plagues-small-indiana-town-after-fire-killed-four-children/448403001/ https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/justice-for-the-girls-3-years-later-no-arrests-after-flora-girls-die-in-fire/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora,_Indiana https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/04/13/523769303/what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-missing-white-women-syndrome https://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/jclc/vol106/iss2/4/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_white_woman_syndrome