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Leadership isn't about changing who you are; it's about becoming the fullest expression of who you were meant to be.   SUMMARY What does quiet leadership look like? From military deployments to the flight deck at Alaska Airlines, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kimberly Ford '90 explains how preparation, trust and listening can be just as powerful as command.    COL. FORD'S TOP 10 LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS 1. Leadership doesn't have to be loud to be effective. Ford's journey demonstrates that quiet, thoughtful leaders can inspire just as deeply as outspoken ones. Authenticity is what earns trust and influence. 2. Feedback can become the catalyst for transformation. Receiving a poor leadership evaluation at the U.S. Air Force Academy was painful, but instead of allowing it to define her, Ford used it as the beginning of her growth as a leader. 3. Finding your voice begins by believing your perspective matters. Confidence wasn't something Ford was born with. It was developed through mentors, experience and the courage to share her passion with others. 4. The best mentors don't remove fear, they help you move through it. From the jump master to her pilot instructors, Ford's mentors equipped her with the mindset and confidence to act despite uncertainty rather than waiting for fear to disappear. 5. Preparation creates confidence under pressure. Chair flying, visualization, repetition and mastering the fundamentals allowed Ford to perform when the stakes were highest. Excellence begins long before execution. 6. Trust is earned through competence and consistency. Whether flying combat missions or commercial aircraft, Ford explains that teams build trust quickly when they know each member is prepared, dependable and committed to doing their job well. 7. Leadership must adapt to the mission. Effective leaders recognize when decisive command is required and when empathy, patience and service are the qualities the moment demands. 8. Listening is one of leadership's greatest strengths. Ford's approach emphasizes seeking feedback, understanding different perspectives and creating an environment where others feel heard before decisions are made. 9. Resilience is built through daily disciplines, not extraordinary moments. Grounding practices, physical fitness, reflection, continual learning and intentional self-care help leaders remain ready for whatever challenges come next. 10. Great leaders remain lifelong students. Ford's advice to her younger self reflects her enduring philosophy: believe in yourself, seek mentors, embrace feedback, learn from mistakes and never stop growing.   CHAPTERS 00:00:13 – Meet Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kimberly Ford, USAFA Class of 1990 00:00:57 – The "Rate Your Neighbor" Moment that Changed Everything 00:05:33 – Finding Her Voice & Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and WASPs 00:08:34 – Family, Faith and the Foundation of Leadership 00:11:00 – Jump School: Fear, Courage and Asking for Help 00:15:15 – Developing a Warrior Mindset Through Preparation 00:17:24 – Transitioning from Military Aviation to Alaska Airlines 00:20:06 – Leading Under Pressure in Combat Operations 00:23:38 – Adapting Your Leadership to Fit the Mission 00:27:28 – Daily Habits That Make Better Leaders 00:29:43 – Advice to Her Younger Self & the Power of Mentorship 00:31:26 – Final Reflections: Leading with Quiet Confidence     ABOUT COL. FORD BIO Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kimberly Ford, USAFA Class of 1990, is a distinguished combat aviator, senior mobility leader and lifelong advocate for aviation, leadership, and service. During her 25-year U.S. Air Force career, she served as a KC-135 and C-17 command pilot, instructor pilot and mission commander, logging more than 11,000 flight hours while supporting combat, humanitarian and contingency operations around the world. She also served in strategic leadership roles at Air Mobility Command, helping shape enterprise-level operations and leadership development across the Air Force's global mobility mission. Following her military service, Col. Ford has continued to lead through aviation and community engagement as a commercial airline pilot, board leader and champion for preserving the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots while expanding opportunities in aerospace and STEM education. A recipient of numerous military and civilian honors, including induction into the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Hall of Fame, she remains dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders through a life defined by service, resilience and authentic leadership. CONNECT WITH KIM LINKEDIN CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LINE PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Ted Robertson | Producer and Editor:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org Please note: we are only considering USAFA graduates as guests at this time. Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org     ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT USAFA.ORG/LONGBLUELEADERSHIP AND ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS     FULL TRANSCRIPT Guest, Matthew Ayers '99  |  Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99    Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz 0:00 Sometimes leadership isn't about speaking the loudest; it's about finding the courage to speak when your voice matters most. I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99; Long Blue Leadership starts now. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 0:13 Today's guest is Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kimberly Ford, United States Air Force Academy, Class of 1990. She has had a remarkable career through KC-135, C-17 command pilot, instructor pilot, senior air mobility command leader. Today she serves as an Alaska Airlines pilot, aviation advocate, and champion — preserving the legacy of our Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots, WASP, while inspiring the next generation of aerospace leaders. I should also add that Kim is our 2025 — one of our 2025 recipients — of the Leadership Achievement Award. Kim, we're so glad to have you here. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kimberly Ford 0:53 Thank you so much. It's just an honor to be here to speak with you today. Thank you. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 0:57 Absolutely. And so, here on Long Blue Leadership, we like to jump right on to a really key moment in your life, and one, if we dial back the time a little bit, goes back to your three-degree year at the Air Force Academy, and they had something at the time, I think you mentioned it was “Rate Your Neighbor,” so something that you all did, and you scored a D. And I'm curious on what that was about, and then can you take us back to that conversation that time. Col. Kimberly Ford 1:23 Correct, they had something at the time called Rate Your Neighbor, and that called for your classmates, your peers, people above you and below you, rating your ability to be a leader in the Cadet Wing and in your squadron, and then eventually a leader in the Air Force, and so everyone in your class would get a rating. I had come into the to the meeting thinking that I had done really well, and that my passion was shining through, and so imagine my surprise when I found out that I received the equivalent of a D grade. My air officer commanding was empathetic, but he was also very concerned, and what I did appreciate was he did give me the chance to respond. At that time, I just felt really disappointed. You know, I'd come into the Academy, I really wanted to be in aerospace, I was really excited about STEM. I was so happy to have the opportunity to be there, and so I must admit that I really felt crushed when I heard his words, that I hadn't done as well as I thought I had. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 2:32 It almost sounds a little bit like a 360-degree kind of assessment. What, in particular, I guess attributed to that, kind of that score, that rating from your peers? What did they see, I guess, in that to give you that score? Col. Kimberly Ford 2:49 Yes, you know, looking back with my lens now, I know that there are different types of leadership, different styles of leadership, but I think at the time the type of leadership that was expected was someone who was assertive, who was upfront, who was more sort of direct. At the time, I was a young cadet who definitely needed to be mentored and learn some skills. I think what they saw in me was someone who was very quiet. I had not had the opportunity or taken the opportunity to speak about who I was, my background, my passion for aviation, someone who didn't make eye contact, and you know, someone who maybe didn't greet them on a personal level, who didn't check in before a session, during a session and maybe after a session. And so they just really weren't sure about my aptitude, and I can understand that big picture. I was someone who definitely needed to be mentored and definitely needed to learn those skills in a style that was commensurate with my personality and what I had to bring to the table. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 3:55 Well, you talked about being passionate and you went in feeling really good and hoping that it shined through. How did you adjust, maybe, or adapt after that feedback to bring your voice and that passion forward. What did that look like in your leadership journey at that time? Col. Kimberly Ford 4:10 Yes, I remember the air officer commanding said, “Hey, you know, let's talk about this. What do you — what are you bringing to the table?” And so I said, “Wow, I'm someone who wants to be here. I'm someone who wants to fly. I am someone who wants to give back to my country, and I want to serve my nation.” And so, after that, I'm lucky that I had a good group of mentors, both peers and older cadets, and I was able to sit down with them and get that constructive feedback and constructive criticism. So I was able to speak with my flight commander about, you know, goals that I have. I want to do, you know, eventually I want to do the soaring program. I want to do — which I may have already finished by that point. I want to do the T-41 program, which was the solo program at the time. I would like to be a pilot. And so I really practiced making eye contact, speaking about my goals, sharing my passion, and just really checking in and making sure I receive that feedback from my leadership, and then also points where I could improve. You know, as an 18-, 19-year-old, you know, young woman who was very shy, that was a lot for me. But it just — so it took a lot of courage, so I'm really proud of myself for being able to get there, to be able to interact and have those conversations that I needed to have with my cadet leadership at the time. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 5:33 Well, let's fast forward now, because I feel like that voice that you found has been really instrumental in some of the advocacy and work that you've done around really highlighting the legacies of our Tuskegee Airmen and the Women Air Service Pilots, or WASPs. Can you talk about, you know, where that came into play, or how finding your voice, what that looked like, and what some of that work, important work, was that you did? Col. Kimberly Ford 5:59 Yeah, yeah, I will go back. When I was a young woman, still in high school, I had really started to show interest in aviation, and we didn't know a lot of people who were pilots or in aerospace, and so what my parents did for me, especially my mother, who loved to read, is she found me a lot of books, and she found me books about the Tuskegee Airmen and about the Women's Air Service Pilots as examples. And so I read about these courageous, you know, young people who were serving during World War II, all of the challenges and barriers that they had to overcome, and the life lessons that they had to share. And so I really took that to heart, and that really helped to inspire me during my career. I had the opportunity to speak with some Tuskegee Airmen during my Air Force career by attending conferences. As I moved back to the Seattle area, when I came back to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, I had the opportunity to serve at the Seattle Museum of Flight and serve in panels. We would talk about subjects such as the Berlin Airlift, some of the flying out of a Ramitelli in Italy, and just sort of passing along those leadership lessons. I had also joined my Sam Bruce Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen. We were able to work on some youth programs and grow them from very small programs to larger programs, which really passed along those important leadership lessons to young people and inspired them on their journeys to becoming pilots. I had another opportunity to volunteer with the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for the Women's Air Service Pilots. So, I went to Washington, D.C. I was able to pass along the Congressional Gold Medal to June Lecky and spend time with her family and learn about her service, so I always called her my WASP. I'm lucky that I was able to go to the museum, the Women's Air Service Pilot Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, and have the chance to interview WASPs, volunteer alongside of WASPs, and as well pass along my message of my service and sort of help to grow young people. Through my Sam Bruce Chapter, I met mentors such as Bill Holloman, who was an original Tuskegee Airmen, and Ed Drummond, who shared their stories of just leadership and courage. So to me, those lessons are so important to pass on to the next generation. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 8:34 I think you hit it on the, you know, hit the nail on the head when you talk about sharing the stories, and as we share your story today, I think it's really important that our viewers and our listeners kind of really appreciate that not all leaders, you know, approach things in the same way. To your point, you know, you start off really shy, and you found your voice, and then you're able to even share stories of other leaders. I'm curious, in your journey, of, you know, how that continued to evolve, you know, where did you find yourself really championed, perhaps? You mentioned your parents early on, and you know, understanding your love for aviation, did they also kind of show up for you in that way of helping you to hone in on your leadership skills a little earlier? Col. Kimberly Ford 9:20 Yes, yes. As a young person, I knew early on that I wanted to go to college, that I wanted to achieve a graduate degree, and seeing those examples of my father serve overseas, and my mother alongside with him… Col. Naviere Walkewicz 9:37 Both your parents served? Col. Kimberly Ford 9:38 Actually, my father was in the Army, he got up to the rank of captain, and my mother, they had just gotten married, and my mother joined him in France, where they served outside of Paris at a place called Saran, France. So I just saw that example. They started taking me to museums, as I mentioned, they had me read books, but they did see that I was more shy and more quiet, and so they started really relating to me, they just passed along that I, that I'm a leader, you know, I am a leader in my own way. These were often quiet messages, they weren't often direct, but I just remember when I showed up at the Academy, they just, I remember that that message, that I am a leader, that I am capable, that I can do these jobs, that I had just as much of an opportunity to succeed, they were really just strongly, strongly instilled in me. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 10:37 I love those affirmations, and I'm curious, you know, obviously you went on to go to pilot training. How did that continue to evolve, and being a quiet leader, show up in, you know, in the cockpit or amongst your peers? Were there times where you had to be more assertive, or use a different voice? How did you kind of deal with how you're wired, so to speak, with what was needed for the moment? Col. Kimberly Ford 11:00 Yeah, so one story that I'll take you back to goes back to jump school. One of my friends wanted me to take jump school, I was really uncertain about this, and she's like, "No, we let's take jump school together.” We were both seniors, and it was just a great opportunity. We went through the training. I had always thought of the people that did jump school as just these amazing people. I wasn't sure if I could just reach that pinnacle. I'm so lucky that we made it. We both made it to the through the training, and then you get to the point where you, you're standing in the door, so this is the point where you take all of your training and you are going to execute this training, and you're going to face this really critical, intense moment. And so to me it was sort of like a parallel of I was finding my voice, I'm a cadet, and then I have the chance to go to pilot training. I remember before we stood in the door on the ground, I'd spoken to the jump master, which was really intimidating for me as a young cadet, and I said, "I want to jump out the door. Can you help me get there? Can you sort of show me how you get yourself ready to do that?” And so, looking back now, when I got into the door, he basically looked me in the eye, and he helped me to take a deep breath, to settle myself, and to take that big step forward. And I jumped out the door, and I went on to do five jumps, and I completed that program. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 12:21 I have to give you props, because I think the fact that you recognized in yourself, giving yourself the permission to ask for help, right? You said, "Can you help me get to and through the door and accomplish this jump?” And then go on to get your jump wings. I think it's really powerful and a leadership lesson in itself. Was that something that you just you — it happened, or you've seen it modeled before you, or you just, it was just something in you that, “I'm going to ask for help here?” Col. Kimberly Ford 12:52 He certainly helped me to get that warrior mindset. So, I believe even back before, you know, maybe wanting to do a certain program at in high school, or even wanting to apply for the Academy, my father said, “You know, you just have to step forward and do it.” Also, dating back to my father's father, who was one of the first Black policemen in Baltimore City. He was a very, he was also a very reserved man, very much like myself. And I remember speaking to him about being nervous about applying to the Academy and going to the Academy, and he said, “You know what, Kim? You've just got to get started, you've just got to take that first step.” So, basically, putting yourself in that space, that mental space, being prepared, being confident, and believing in yourself, and taking that step forward. I was able to carry that through, going to pilot training. I was really nervous. A lot of cadets had the opportunity to do a lot of flying, a lot of discovery flights or programs like Civil Air Patrol or scouting, and my parents were only able, they were able to provide me with one amazing discovery flight, but it was tough. I had to learn a lot of information in a short period of time. I had an amazing UPT instructor for my first flight. His name is Colonel, retired now, Kevin Mastin, and he actually went on to become a Thunderbird. He went to the University of Washington, where I'm from, so a neat link there. And I just told him about my fears. “I'm nervous. I don't know if I have what it takes. I don't know if I can keep up with the other students.” And he was — he said, "Do you really want to do this and finish this program?” And I said, “I really do,” and he said, “Well, let's work together, basically to develop this warrior mindset, or this mindset of focus, of intensity, of bringing your best, of being excellent like the Tuskegee Airmen.” So he really worked with me and helped me to do that. So I was basically able to bring that to serving throughout my career up to serving in Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom. You know, just really taking that deep breath, knowing that I am capable, knowing that I am a good leader, and sort of executing the mission, working with the crew, or working with the team that I'm working with at the time. So I'm really proud that that started, as you know, as a child with my parents was honed also at the Air Force Academy and with other mentors through my career. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 15:15 Were there particular pillars of leadership or things that he said this is how, you know, your process to thinking like a warrior having that warrior mindset. What did that look like? Col. Kimberly Ford 15:25 Yes, yes, he always he focused on telling me to sort of don't listen to the noise and the other inputs. You know, fly the airplane and focus on the important tenets, the important things that you need to do. You know, “You need to fly the airplane into the air, you need to make it act in ways that you want it to act.” He spoke with me about, you know, learning all of the information, such as, you know, chair flying or visualizing. He said, "I want you to know that information cold. So, if you know the information cold and you're nervous, you're it'll allow you to fly the airplane and focus. So, we would actually have study sessions where we would go to the squadron, and we would basically go through our steps and procedures, and just really practice focusing and just eliminating all of that noise, flying the aircraft, and putting the airplane, you know, in acrobatics and VFR flight and IFR flight. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 16:20 And for someone who's not in aviation, what does VFR flight and IFR flight mean? Col. Kimberly Ford 16:23 Visual flight rules, where you can see, and instrument flight rules, where there are clouds, and you're not to see the ground. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 16:31 Well, I can imagine that's really helpful, going through the repetition of actually being in the cockpit, you know, not in the cockpit, right? Like you said, chair flying. I think that's really powerful, visualizing. Were there any other kind of key instructions or thoughts in that process of putting on the warrior mindset and being able to push through any of the self-doubt or kind of the reservations that not just you but I think other leaders share? Col. Kimberly Ford 16:57 I think it's also, you know, being the consummate professional, you know, always learning about your craft, so I'm always learning something new, I'm always reading, always listening to what others might say, always listening to feedback. And always showing up, you know, being early, looking professional, having your uniform look well — just sort of those are some of the other tenants that he taught me, also. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 17:24 And I think about what you're doing now. So you're a current pilot with Alaska Airlines. Oftentimes, you know, many of our graduates do go into, especially those who served as pilots, go into, I think, you know, commercial aviation. You know, was that an easy process for you? How did that challenge you as a leader? Was that something that was already kind of written in your game plan of life? Col. Kimberly Ford 17:47 Right, so I actually became a commercial pilot in 2001, so it was right around the time of 9/11. It was a little bit challenging, just because I had just finished my active duty, where I was flying the KC-135. I did the Kosovo operations, and also Northern and Southern Watch, where you're basically flying around Saudi Arabia. I finished that and I was just starting my time as an Air Force reservist as a C-17 pilot. So I did initial training for the MD-80 at the time, which was an older passenger airline for Alaska Airlines, and I was also starting training for the C-17. There is quite a difference in culture — you're learning with, you know, working with a different crew, slightly different style of crew resource management. Your purpose is, you know, a little bit different. You're flying passengers and some cargo to get to where they need to go. So I'm really lucky that I was able to rely on mentors to step me through, do that visualizing and share flying. Soon after that, I was actually called up to serve full time for the Air Force for about three to five years for Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, that's operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. So I always had to, you know, I took copious notes. We had a lot of conversations on those flight decks as we were doing our military operations. There were a lot of Alaska Airlines and other airline pilots, and so I'm so lucky that I could fly with some really experienced crew members who could really talk to me about this civilian procedures. It is fast paced — you're working at large civilian airports, so I had to learn those standardized procedures, and I had to learn to work with the crews to be able to execute that civilian mission well. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 19:41 I'm curious about, you know, your service while you were deployed in support of those different operations. If you could talk about where you saw yourself evolve as a leader. How did you continue to grow in that space from, you know, where you started as a quiet, more reserved leader, still quite passionate, but where did that show up, and how did it show up in the deployed spaces? Col. Kimberly Ford 20:06 Right, let's see, in the deployed spaces, just to give people an idea of the operations at the time, they were a very fast-paced. This is like around 2001, 2002 and on. We had to fly a large part of the mission because a lot of the experience was in the Air Force Reserve. I was serving at a joint-based Lewis-McChord, and so we would take large contingents of especially Army personnel from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, usually to the East Coast, maybe to Europe, such as Germany, and then overseas. It might have been the opportunity for me to sort of have a briefing, and then in general the mission would match the briefing, usually, usually in the KC-135. I would say in the C-17 it was very intense, where you were on alert, and then the mission could change and evolve. It might be incredibly intense where it was at night, — you might be landing with night vision goggles on a runway that wasn't lit, and so they were very intricate details. So changing mission, very intense missions. In the last part was very long missions. So I believe that I had to really dig deep and always be willing to have that resilience and more resilience and more endurance than I'd ever, ever had before. Also, working with a larger crew for a longer period of time. Just really — I knew that the people around me knew their jobs well, they were motivated, they wanted to serve, and they could execute well, and they were passionate about the mission, so I think just having that stamina and endurance, and flying in more challenging conditions. Definitely. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:57 When you're stepping into some of those roles, there's this need to build a team very quickly, and trust, and you know, obviously leadership is part of pulling all that together. How did you do that successfully? I mean, aside from, you know, having stamina and really just, I think, being ready, were there any other things that you thought you really tapped into from your strengths that helped you to navigate that cohesion and that trust together pretty quickly? Col. Kimberly Ford 22:24 Right, it seems like one of the easiest ways to build trust and have that team as — there are really standardized roles that are expected in the crew, and when the crew knows that you know your role inside and out, and that you can execute well, that you will, you know, speak the way you need to speak, that you'll fly the way you need to fly, that really quickly helps to build trust. I think, also, it helps to be able to speak through the mission to be able to talk about some of those key crunch points, and you know, options that we would have as a crew, and basically work together to make decisions, and also if that one person had information that the rest of the crew didn't have, such as the need to go around or to stop or to turn the other way, that the entire crew, especially the other pilot, would listen to that information and execute immediately. So, building that trust by performing your role, being prepared, going over the mission, going over those crunch points and acting quickly when you needed to act, that really seemed to form a cohesive crew. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 23:38 You know, if we can go back a little bit, I'm curious to your time, you know — I guess it's not really going back, it's a bit more current now — but you'd mentioned a little bit ago that working with Alaska Airlines, the pace is a little different, and the mission has changed. I'm curious on how your leadership has evolved when you think about a changing mission, and maybe it's not life or death or national security, but how do you continue to evolve as a leader when the stakes aren't as high? Col. Kimberly Ford 24:06 Right, right, so in the military mission, it was more — it was usually time critical, and it called for often a very assertive type of quiet leadership. So you're still bringing that assertive type of quiet leadership, but you're also bringing customer service to families and passengers who are getting to where they need to go, whether it be a vacation or to visit family, or, you know, taking a businessperson where they want me to go, so you're having that patience, letting people know that they're welcome, that you're happy to see them on board, you're working with crew members who may not have that sort of military background. And so there are different communication styles, different, you know, they're different people, and so you're really sort of reading who they are and making sure that you can communicate information in a way that is effective for them as a person, and their age and experience level. You are — it is also a compressed timeframe, so ensuring that you're getting loaded and boarded within that timeframe, and sort of helping the airline to get those, you know, different pushes of different aircraft at different times off on time. So I think I had to just sort of maybe dial it back a little bit in my presentation; make sure I just gave that great customer service. I would say in the cockpit it is that same — in the flight deck, I'm sorry — you're giving that same crew resource management. That same — building that same trust within the person who, you know, letting them know that you know your job and that you're ready to execute. So I would say it's probably more the same within the flight deck there. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 25:53 I would almost go so far as to say is the ability to understand when you need to assert more, and when maybe a more quiet and customer service-oriented leadership style needs to be used — you almost have a superpower of understanding when to employ them, and I might, I might ask you this: You know, how do you help others who maybe have the other side of the leadership spectrum, where they come in very — “I'm a very assertive type leader.” How do you help them see the value in your approach that is natural to you? Col. Kimberly Ford 26:25 We have a moment at the end of our flights at Alaska Airlines, where we sort of, we sit back and we basically say, “How do we think that went?” You know, “What could we change?” And we speak about, you know, “How did the crew receive our message? How did the passengers receive our message? How did the gate personnel receive our message?” And sometimes you could say, like, “OK, well, maybe we could have said this this way. Maybe we could have responded this way as we were flying the approach.” And so I'm able to sort of give my perspective, and maybe how I might have done things, or perhaps sometimes the will divide duties, and the captain will say, "OK, I see here, maybe you would be great at doing this duty, could you take this over?” And so I think that's how I can show that maybe a different style of leadership would be more effective in those certain situations, and we're trained to really listen and just take in the feedback that's coming towards us, and I would say all of the crew members are very good at listening, adjusting and taking in what's offered to them. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 27:28 By you kind of sharing the ability to listen, but also share your perspectives, I think, in itself, is another great leadership lesson that strong leaders have the ability to listen to others and take in other inputs before making decisions or moving forward. So I think that was a wonderful recollection of how you do that in the civilian world in aviation. So one of the things we love to do is ask our guests: What they're doing every day to be a better leader? Would you mind sharing with us what that is? Col. Kimberly Ford 27:59 Let's see, I do a number of things. One is I try to take a quiet moment just to do some breathing and just really to center myself and ground myself, so a quiet moment. I'm trying to get enough sleep. It's amazing how much, you know, good sleep can affect your ability to execute your day properly. I'm trying to get some exercise every day, so whether it be — I'm trying to do a lot of weightlifting, Pilates, yoga, doing things to strengthen myself as well as ground myself. And I'm also making sure I'm taking a break to do something fun, you know, something that I enjoy with my spouse or a friend, going out to lunch or something like that. So, you know, trying to take care of myself and make sure I take some time for fun and just set time for grounding and for breathing a few minutes each day. I find those things very helpful. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 28:57 Is that something that you sort of employed as, you know, you've become more understanding of time and experience, or have you always kind of operated in that way — just to kind of appreciate the moments, you know, take time to fill your cup, etc.? Col. Kimberly Ford 29:12 You know, I would say that that is something that my parents instilled in me a long time ago. My mother instilled in me, especially just that: that breathing and just taking that moment and just grounding yourself. I remember we went to some sort of exercise classes together when I was in junior high and high school, so I'm really proud that she instilled that in me early. My father also exercised with me as I was getting ready for my Academy initial fitness test to get in. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 29:43 Well, frankly, I mean they really did help prepare you so well for being a cadet and then going on to be highly successful, both as an officer and then in the civilian world. But speaking of when you're a cadet, if you could go back in time now, Kim, and tell, you know Cadet Kimberly Ford, you know, something that she should be thinking about to be a better leader down the road, what would you tell her? Col. Kimberly Ford 30:06 I would say always believe in yourself. Know that you can do this, that you are capable, and you have an important perspective to bring to the table. Your voice is necessary, and you have something to bring. So, I would just say it's coming. Keep believing yourself, and I would also say to her, you know, keep finding different mentors, you know. Some mentors are sort of focused on the operation that you're doing on a narrow scale, and some are more big picture mentors, so rely on those mentors and peers, and continue taking that feedback, and always growing, remain a student, always improving, making corrections, and it's OK to have those missteps. And it's an amazing journey as you keep learning and growing and becoming a better leader. That I would tell Cadet Kim. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 30:59 That is outstanding. And may I ask you, what are you most proud of about yourself as a leader? Col. Kimberly Ford 31:06 I am proud of resilience, but I learned how to be resilient leader, you know, that I learned from my parents, relatives and, most importantly, through those programs and leadership at the Academy instilled in me that I'm a resilient leader, that I have a lot to offer. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 31:26 Awesome, this has been amazing. I mean, we always enjoy being able to take a peek behind the story of our Air Force Academy graduates and our leadership journeys, but I really appreciate the time, and you really pulling back the layers, taking it back to your family, taking it back to some of the, you know, just right away the lessons you learned from peer feedback and how to adapt and evolve and be resilient, and then when the moment calls for it, bring your voice back to those important moments when you need to help others see a different perspective. It's been an absolute pleasure having you on Long Blue Leadership today. Col. Kimberly Ford 31:59 Thank you so much. And I just have to say, Mighty '90 for the class, as well as War Eagles for the CS-15 War Eagles. But thank you so much. It's been just an honor to be here with you, and I have really very much enjoyed this. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 32:13 Thank you. And for all of you watching this or listening, be sure to share this journey with others who are also in their leadership journeys, whether in aviation or not. Right? Just looking for what are those ways that our leaders are taking shape. We do this on this particular Long Blue Leadership episode, and all of our others at longblueleadership.org. What really stuck with me about this particular conversation is to really be a leader for what the moment calls for, and I think that Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kim Ford, Class of '90, Mighty '90, as she said, did it really well. So until next time, I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99 and we'll see you on Long Blue Leadership, KEYWORDS Quiet leadership, authentic leadership, finding your voice, leadership development, leadership philosophy, resilient leadership, leadership resilience, mentorship, servant leadership, emotional intelligence, courageous leadership, confidence, self-belief, constructive feedback, growth mindset, warrior mindset, leadership under pressure, trust, team building, crew resource management, aviation leadership, military leadership, Air Force Academy, USAFA, combat leadership, decision-making, adaptability, resilience, visualization, chair flying, lifelong learning, personal growth, women in leadership, women in aviation, Tuskegee Airmen, Women Airforce Service Pilots, WASP, professional excellence, leadership communication, leadership lessons.   The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation        

In this episode of the Pro Life Team Podcast, Jacob Barr interviews Kim Ford - a prolife grandmother and author - aiming to invite youth to be prolife at a very early age.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

In this episode of the Pro Life Team Podcast, Jacob Barr interviews Kim Ford - a prolife grandmother and author - aiming to invite youth to be prolife at a very early age.

What if every person you meet today could be the key to your future success?  It is easy to get stuck in the blocking and tackling of growing your business.  Learn how genuine human connections and humble persistence can transform your professional journey and business. On this episode, the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Jonathan Kersting welcomes Kim Ford of Rise Pittsburgh, a commercial real estate firm, to give you her secrets to finding success. Sometimes, the simplest of things make all of the difference! Listen to: Discover how to value every interaction, regardless of someone's current position Learn the power of going beyond minimum expectations in your career Understand how asking for help can open unexpected opportunities Hit play now to unlock the life-changing wisdom of turning small moments into massive career breakthroughs. Read more about kim here. Produced bu the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.  

This week's episode, we're joined by Kim Ford, Vice President of Internal Audit at Ingersoll Rand. In this episode, Kim shares her approach to building a strong internal audit function, including a program that trains auditors before moving them into the finance department, enhancing both controls and financial insight. She also discusses the evolving expectations of the audit committee, offering insights from a recent meeting, and explores how data and automation can boost audit efficiency, providing practical takeaways for listeners.   Be sure to connect with Kim on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   Timecodes: 6:56 - Building Internal Audit Functions 9:31 - People, Processes and Technology 10:35 - Kim's Training Method 15:04 - What the Audit Committee wants from a CAE 17:23 - Best Ways to Measure Success 23:19 - RPA Use Cases 25:12 - The Personal Side of DA 28:12- The BTS of the Audit Committee Quarterly Updates 32:18- Taking Analytics to the Next Level 33:29 - Final Thoughts   *   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

There isn't one single lane for beauty professionals! You could take your career down so many paths. Ready to be inspired for the next season of your career? Tune in to this episode with Kim Ford.In this podcast episode, Kim Ford, shares her extensive and diverse journey through the aesthetics industry. Starting as a general beauty therapist over 30 years ago, Kim's career evolved from owning a salon, teaching beauty therapy, and working in retail with The Body Shop, to becoming an area manager and eventually an international examinations officer assessing UK qualifications abroad in over 50 countries. Her experiences include developing courses for skin of color and working closely with awarding organizations like City Guild and CIPTAC. Kim emphasizes the importance of constant learning, networking, and being open to various career paths within the beauty industry. She also provides insights into improving sales skills, the significance of rebooking clients, and the value of specialization over being a jack-of-all-trades. The discussion highlights opportunities for beauticians to work internationally, the process for matching qualifications in the UK, and the impact of the beauty industry on the economy. Kim also offers her services in coaching, mentoring, and business development, stressing the importance of being proud of one's work in the beauty industry.In this episode: Kim Ford's journey into and through the esthetics industryDiversifying your career path: global qualifications and opportunities for estheticiansThe power of networking and continuous learning in estheticsEmbrace continuous learning and staying currentKeep your clients coming back for more!Mastering job interviews and professional presentationLeveraging experience and networking for career advancementHow to become internationally certifiedMore about Kim:Kim has been an Industry expert in education and business for over 30 years working in over 50 countries and 150 cities. She sits on various industry boards and is an international examiner for government awarding organizations. Her passion gives you the information you need to reach your goals.Connect with Kim:InstagramConnect with Abby: Instagram: BeautyProWellnessPodcast Instagram: CoachAbbyOEmail: coachabbyosullivan@gmail.comWebsiteIf you enjoy this podcast and know your beauty industry pro friends and family would as well, please go ahead and hit the subscribe button and share this podcast!The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast is produced by Wonder Podcast Productions. 

With today's "Artful Living" guest, Kim Ford from Young World Educational Services, Jane will examine what Young World offers and the importance of Physical Education and Arts programming in our educational community.

Kim Ford is a wife, mom, certified personal trainer, entrepreneur & all-around positive person. She also wants everyone to know that she absolutely loves coffee :) At the age of 37, after having two kids, Kim decided it was time for her to take back control of her life and her body. She had always been involved in physical fitness by playing sports, but this time it had a different meaning. Kim wanted to show up every day, not just live. She wanted to make sure she was going to be around and be healthy for her kids, and future grandkids. Kim understood she owed it to herself to be the best version she could be. For the last 7 years, Kim has dedicated her life to helping others understand the raw power choosing health has on their lives. Kim specializes in helping busy moms and women. Not only is she a certified personal trainer, but she's also very versed in nutrition and understands the very important role it plays on overall, long-term success. Kim and I dive deep into her story and share stories of success from different clients over the years. This is a raw and real interview where we touch on delicate topics not typically talked about, yet they're crucial in determining if someone succeeds or fails. Kim shares many valuable tips and tricks throughout our chat that anyone could use and, implement into daily life right away.

In this Special Episode of the Massimo Show, featuring Speaking Guests for MassimoCon, Rod interviews Kim Ford, CEO of Rise Pittsburgh. Kim will be one of the featured speakers at the “BUILD A CUSTOMIZED BLUEPRINT TO DOMINATE CRE IN 2023,” Event November 2 and 3, 2022 in Dallas, TX.   Kim is a 25-year CRE veteran exclusively representing businesses/tenants, never landlords, in Pittsburgh, and over 200 U.S. markets. Kim has never stopped searching for success and does the same for each and every one of her clients through her 20+ years of experience, market expertise, transparency and strategic positioning.   Kim, who is also an FAA, Licensed Unmanned Aircraft Pilot & a writer, speaks in many cities across the country and volunteers at the Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship to mentor entrepreneurs in the Real Estate and Technology industries. Kim will be speaking about how to grow your Commercial Real Estate business by thinking outside of the box.   You can learn more about Kim here: https://risepittsburgh.com/team/   About MassimoCon: The Premier Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Event...Ever! What you'll get: • 12 Amazing Speakers • 2 High-End Key Notes • 10 – 7&8 Figure Producers • All Service Sectors Represented • All Product Types Represented • Plus many other surprises and GUARANTEED to be High Impact!   Individual tickets, as well as tickets for private tables, and premier private booths are available.   This is one commercial real estate broker/agent conference you won't want to miss!   Secure your seat here: https://register.massimo-group.com/public- registration/

SUMA Executive Director, Jessica Kinsey, and Manager of Marketing & Communication, Emily Ronquillo sit down with filmmaker Jeanne Jo to talk about her exhibition What Am I Doing Here? on view at SUMA June 4 through September 24, 2022. The group talks about the 17 films starring Jeanne, directed by her friends and colleagues. This brings up topics of art in Hollywood versus art in museums, addressing difficult topics using humor, and advice for future filmmakers. Thank you to Jeanne's collaborators on this exhibition: Alan Michnoff, Auden Bui, Camille Shooshani, Christine Serchia, Clementine Leger, Fangs Liu, Harris McCabe, Jamari Perry, Kate Stayman-London, Kim Ford and Jake Greene, Leandro Tadashi, Michael Kellman, Michael Schatz, and Oates Wu. TAMPOON - a short horror/comedy film More information about What Am I Doing Here? at SUMA.

Joining the Cool Soror Podcast is Kim Ford, an on-air host, TedX speaker, author and a lady of Pink & Green! In this episode, Kim does not shy away from addressing one of the darkest moments in her life following a tumultuous divorce. While difficult, she used it as fuel  to set out on a path to light up the media world as the host of her own talk show. She has also covered hundreds of red carpets interviewing celebrities and influencers. Kim shares her thoughts on the state of current hip hop and whether today's female artists have to be held more accountable for their actions. Tap in to also hear Rashan's three worst interviews she's had in her radio career! To find out more about Kim Ford, check out her site at iamkimford.com and on all social media platforms at @iamkimford.

This week we talk to TEDx Speaker, on-air expert, content creator and author of It's Never Too Late, Kim Ford. Kim shares how she turned a heartbreaking divorce into the pursuit of her purpose sharing her faith through media. Follow Kim @iamkimford and order her book It's Never Too Late https://www.amazon.com/Its-Never-Too-Late-Ultimate/dp/B08R49563H/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=it%27s+never+too+late+kim+ford&qid=1642468280&sprefix=it%27s+never+too+late+kim%2Caps%2C66&sr=8-1 Connect with the But God Podcast on IG and FB: @butgodpod Website: butgodpodcast.com Order your But God journals, planners, and coloring books: https://www.amazon.com/But-GOD-Podcast/e/B0993YK2F1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1631646041&sr=8-1

Like most things in production Ag, there's a whole lot going on before the burger hits your plate. How has beef production changed, what cattle genetics are sought after, where has beef steered its ship wrong in the past, will we see vertically integrated beef the way the pork and poultry industry have gone, what's in the future for American beef? I sit down with Kim Ford of Cross Diamond Cattle Company - a major producer of Red Angus genetics, and Randall Adolph of Freedom Hills Ranch of Illinois to discuss all this and more. Sponsored by LandTrust landtrust.com

Kim Ford is one of those people who always has something to say that is informative, inspirational, and transformative changes. She co-founded Kitchen Table Giving Circle. The non-profit provided philanthropic support to Black/African Descent Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer women-led projects and organizations working to improve the lives of Black/African Descent LBTQ women. After years working in the non-profit sector, she changed directions starting “Mind Body Balance with Kim” providing health and wellness advocacy as well as transformational life coaching, When last we spoke it was at the beginning of the pandemic, her business was developing, she was offering classes online and taking classes to expand her practice using her fitness journey to assist and motivate others to find body and soul balance. And then the pandemic hit. Kim believes each of us moves along our own unique journeys and paths filled with dreams and visions of the lives we want to live. This movement and our interactions with others can help us redefine how we live in community with one another, She shares how the pandemic has been a time to reset and find our own unique journeys and paths filled with dreams and visions of the lives we want to live. From sheltering in place, reemerging from quarantine isolation to adopting a pandemic pet it's a new world, a changing normal and Kim Ford is there for it all!!

For nearly 25 years, the Child Tax Credit has helped eligible American families with the cost of raising children. In 2021, the American Rescue Plan included significant changes to the credit: the amount per child was increased, 26 million more children were made eligible for the benefit, and the credit became a monthly cash payment as opposed to an annual lump sum. The impact of these changes are profound with experts saying that childhood poverty could be cut in half. In this final episode of Add Passion and Stir's Child Tax Credit series, we explore the impact the credit is having on families and it's role in reducing child poverty in America. Share Our Strength's Billy Shore speaks with Kim Ford, CEO of Washington, DC-based Martha's Table and Cailyn Thomas, Family Engagement Specialist at Martha's Table. For Kim, the power of the credit's direct monthly cash payments: “It's very different when you respect someone to the point where you say, ‘this is your money and you make your own decision with it.'” We also hear from Sam Daley-Harris, an activist and founder of the international citizens' lobby RESULTS, about the role everyone has in advocating for an extension of the credit. As Sam describes it, “Transformational advocacy is where the advocate grows and sees themselves in a new light, sees themselves in a way they never imagined possible, sees themselves as a community leader.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"God always uses families. It's the first institution He established." Kim Ford describes the gift our children are and how she was led to home school and ultimately lead a large group in her community, inspiring many in the joy of teaching your children and praying for them.  

67. It's Never Too Late with Kim Ford

Most people think life is this one thing that only changes with time, but really life changes with circumstance. Kim Ford knows that life can throw you some curveballs, and in this week's show,  she talks about leaving home the day after graduation, to being a featured guest on CNN, to author.  Listen in and learn why It's Never Too Late!!! 

Kim Ford loved her home in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. She dreamed of spending her retirement on her front porch in her cast iron rocking chair, surrounded by grandchildren. For her, homeownership was a spiritual experience.But then Hurricane Katrina hit, and her family lost everything.Suddenly homeless and sheltering in Dallas, Kim worked hard to get the help she needed to be able to return home – but it was an uphill battle. In this episode, hear Kim recount how she spent years fighting for her home and how she continues to fight for her community today.Also hear expert insights on the history and rebuilding of the Lower Ninth Ward from Marla Nelson, a professor of planning and urban studies at the University of New Orleans, and Joyce Jackson, a professor of anthropology at Louisiana State University.To check out pictures from Kim Ford and learn more about the show, visit: www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/podcast-episode-8

If you find yourself experiencing setbacks that are making you rethink or pivot your grad school journey, this episode is for you. Meet Kim Ford, a media entrepreneur with over a decade of experience. Kim is a TV host, freelance writer, speaker, author of her self-published book “It’s Never Too Late”, a blogger on her website, iamKimFord.com, and a grad student at Georgia State University studying Communications with a concentration on Digital Media Strategies. Kim started her academic career at Grambling State University with a B.A. in Psychology, but after seeing a need for better representation for women in the media, she quickly pivoted and grew her career through networking, strategizing and maximizing her time. In this episode, and her book, “It’s Never Too Late,” Kim talks about the importance of setting boundaries, resetting your mind, body and spirit, and forgiving yourself. In this week’s Lesson from the Trap, Kim is bringing back an oldie by goodie, “Turn Down For What” by Lil Jon and the Eastside Boys. Tune in to see how Lil Jon can help keep you motivated! Follow Kim on all IG @iamkimford and subscribe to her YouTube channel, Kim Ford!

In this episode of Living The Empowered Life Podcast, Tamiko chats Media Personality and Author, Kim Ford. They discuss Kim's new book, It's Never Too Late: The Ultimate Guide To Make An Epic Comeback After A Setback, and how to apply those principles to any set back you encounter in life.

In this episode of Living The Empowered Life Podcast, Tamiko chats Media Personality and Author, Kim Ford. They discuss Kim’s new book, It's Never Too Late: The Ultimate Guide To Make An Epic Comeback After A Setback, and how to apply those principles to any set back you encounter in life.

In this episode of Living The Empowered Life Podcast, Tamiko chats Media Personality and Author, Kim Ford. They discuss Kim's new book, It's Never Too Late: The Ultimate Guide To Make An Epic Comeback After A Setback, and how to apply those principles to any set back you encounter in life.

When the U.S. government decided to provide funds to struggling Americans in the pandemic, it needed a way to move a lot of money to a lot of people quickly. While direct deposit information from tax returns helped, some people who most needed assistance weren’t in the system.  So, the Department of Treasury used a combination of paper checks and prepaid cards from a program it calls the U.S. Debit Card. That program was part of an existing contract that allowed the government to use prepaid cards for disbursements.   IPA members Fiserv and Metabank are instrumental in that program, and in this episode, we talk with Kim Ford, Senior Vice President for Government Relations at Fiserv about how the cards work and how they came to be used for stimulus funds.    

Izabela Hamilton is a Romanian businesswoman who has conquered the Amazon business. She is the Founder and CEO of an online ranking service called RankBell. Hear her talk about how mindset and gratitude got her through the tough times. Kata Phipps has a background in psychology, a mom, and an Amazon seller. Hear her talk about avoiding self-sabotage and multi-tasking business life and family life. Kim Ford will talk about health and fitness for women at any age. She is in her second year in Amazon selling and specialises in training women and new moms. Anne Ferris talks about ethical marketing and creative content to empower your customers.   You'll Learn: How to balance family life and professional life when you are a woman entrepreneur. How to take control of your life when you are multi-tasking. Why mindset is so important as an entrepreneur. The importance of ethical branding and how branding should tie to your values. To break through self-imposed walls as a woman entrepreneur.    

The CDP sits down with Celebrity Reporter / Author KIm Ford How She started a Hollywood Magazine from Atlanta Basement , and turned it into a Business and a Book Topics discussed 1. The Chaos at the US Capital 2. The voting results from Ga senate race, and Her responsibilities in promoting it. 3. How she started her magazine 4. The Birth of her book Never to Late 5. Her Ted Talk experience Subscribe to Culturally Distinct Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturallydistinct/support

Today on the show I'm chatting with media entrepreneur and author Kim Ford about how to rebound after a set back. Kim's new book, It's Never Too Late is a guide for women who have given up on a dream, given up on love, or given up on their belief that they can truly live the life of their dreams. Kim talks candidly about her divorce and how she turned her pain into purpose and ultimately rebuilt her life. In this inspiring and honest conversation, she'll guide you toward confronting your biggest set back and show you why it's never too late to live the life you've always wanted.   About Kim Ford:   With over a decade of experience in the industry, Kim Ford is a media entrepreneur, TV host and she creates content for her digital brand iamKimFord.com covering entertainment, lifestyle and personal development. She’s interviewed some of the industry’s biggest stars such as Tyler Perry, Oprah, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Michael B. Jordan and many others. She's appeared as an on-air guest entertainment contributor on CNN Headline News and is a freelance writer for The Hollywood Reporter. Kim recently spoke on the TEDx stage at Emory University with her signature talk, "It's Never Too Late". She also just released her first book, also titled, "It's Never Too Late."   Get Kim's book, It's Never Too Late: www.iamkimford.com Join her email list: http://bit.ly/KimFordEmailList Follow her on Instagram: @iamkimford

Like and Subscribe! Not just on YouTube but on every platform streaming podcasts. In this episode I talk with Kim Ford, who had a very interesting experience as a missionary, with two separate adventures in the same location of Palau. She shares how missions isn't something so far away, but impacts in a very personal and close way, your life back here - if you allow it to. And in a time when people are looking all over for things including themselves, she gives a great suggestion to help you really find what you're looking for. Also - From our sponsor WearJesusIs t-shirts are a great way to share Jesus with those around you in a welcoming way. You can see me wearing them on Instagram account @ngoriiakl and you can check out their account @wearjesusis there as well. Get your shirts and hoodies and start repping today! starting at $20/each. DM a message and I'll hook you up! Instagram: @gothemission @wearjesusis @ngoriiakl Also check out these websites for mission opportunities: hesaidgo.org afmonline.org adventistvolunteers.org

As it is our Birthday, we have decided to do 60 guests in 60 minutes. Joining us on the show today are... Norm Farrar, Liran Hirchkorn, Brandon Young, Tim Jordan, Steve Simonson, Anthony Lee, Amy Wees, Howard Tai, Kevin King, Izabela Hamilton, Krystsina Uradzimskaya, Karyn Maridee Thomas, Cassandra Craven, Jana Krekic, Melissa Simonson, McClain Warren, Tiffany Hepburn, Mina Elias, Kata Phipps, Athena Severi, Dan Ashburn, Matt Phipps, Luke Knight, Lyden Smithers, Alycia Shapiro, Kim Ford, Stephanie Khalikyar, Anne Ferris, Chris Rawlings, Meghla Bhardwaj, Regina Peterburgsky, Egle Raadik, Michele Venton, Barcus Patty, Nathan Hirsch, Mike Zagare, Michael Hartman, Casey Gauss, Joe Reichsfeld, Augustas Kligys, Marie O'Shea, John Hefter, Stetson Oku, Sharon Evan, Destaney Wishon, Lazar Žepinić, Brent Zahradnik, George Meressa, Jelena Nuhanovic, Ellis Whitehead, Sean Smith 

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Kim Ford, President and CEO of Martha's Table. Ford describes the digital divide in the community as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and how that has effected how her organization serves the community. Ford also describes the influx of community members to Martha's Table as a result of the pandemic.Music: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

As a Health Wellness Advocate / Transformational Coach Kim Ford uses her fitness journey to assist and motivate others to find body and soul balance. Kim believes that we already have everything we need to get to live our life with power, purpose, clarity, and intention. As so many face the challenges of isolation due to the COVID-19 epidemic Kim shares how this can be a time to reset and find our own unique journeys and paths filled with dreams and visions of the lives we want to live. Each of us moves along our own unique journeys and paths filled with dreams and visions of the lives we want to live. This movement not only through exercise, yoga, and meditation but our interactions with others can help us redefine how we live in community with one another, She has over 20 years’ experience working with grassroots, community-based, and national nonprofit organizations. Based in New York, Her work has been intergenerational, has crossed boundaries and been pioneering. Kim helps others along those paths as they uncover and recognize their individual talents, gifts and abilities. As a development coach, she uses her skills and knowledge to work with non-profit leaders by providing them with tools, and helping them discover the resources they need to build and execute their strategy, and reach their goals. 

Everyone is talking about faster and real-time payments. But for corporate treasury departments in the United States, it hasn’t really caught on yet except for some, very specific use cases. Corporate treasury professionals typically aren’t the ones to jump at investing in some flashy new technology. On the other hand, there is a question of whether the U.S. is going to catch up to other nations. In this episode of AFP Conversations, we discuss real-time, what it has to offer, and what its limitations are, with Kim Ford, Executive Director of the U.S. Faster Payments Council. The Faster Payments Council was established to allow Americans to pay anyone safely and securely, anywhere, at any time and with near-immediate funds availability.  For more insights, download the AFP Payments Guide, Electronic and Real-Time Payments in Practice, underwritten by MUFG Union Bank.

On today’s episode of resistance radio Dr. Déry and Ms. Kim Ford discuss current political topics including the amazing movie just Mercy based on the book by Bryon Stevenson.

ALYCE EMORY studied sociology at Georgia State University before settling in New York City. She has successfully managed marketing and event production for clients including HBO, A&E Television, Urbanworld Film Festival, The Apollo Theater, Circle of Life Celebration-Pride Memorial, Third Wave Foundation, UNESCO and others.  She has served on committees for the NYC Community Board’s LGBTQ Town Hall, NYC Black Pride and as a member of Harlem Pride’s Founding Advisory Board. Alyce is a member of the African Atlantic Research Team of Michigan State University and presented with the team at the Association for Worldwide African Diaspora Conference.  She also serves on the Health & Wellness and Economic Development Committees of North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.., Black and Latino LGBTQ Coalition, and Kitchen Table Giving Circle. She also advises African Ancestral Lesbians United for Societal Change. With fellow New York activist Kim Ford, She co-founded  Beyond Bold and Brave  a conference to address the marginalization of Black/African Descent lesbians with few public spaces dedicated to addressing issues unique to them. Beyond Bold and Brave Conferences have taken place at Barnard College in 2016, 2018 and will take place again in 2020. The theme of the 2020 conference will be Revolutionary Wellness.

A  Better Way, Please Last week I tried to connect my accounts at two different banks. Between account type mismatches (my bad), long account numbers, ACH micro-deposits, and balky websites, well, I’ll confess I put a check in the mail as a “quicker” way of overcoming the electronic barriers. Snail mail. Really? That situation, and many more where speed matters, is exactly why the world is turning to faster payment systems that allow the accountholder to push money from an account she controls to a recipient in near real-time. To eliminate entry, and sharing, of bank routing and recipient account numbers, today’s faster payments systems are often enhanced by a directory that maps the recipient’s name to a mobile number or email address. The director connects those to the underlying bank account. This is great stuff, especially for the United States where so many push payment methods exist based on closed loop or incumbent payment rails. The U.S. now has providers like Venmo using balance transfers and card rails (Visa Direct, Mastercard Send) to make realtime P2P transfers workable. NACHA has sped up the automated clearinghouse (ACH) system to run batches a few times a day to accomplish its Same Day ACH service. We have Zelle, the P2P service stood up by Early Warning Services,  that combines a directory with immediate funds transfer availability for the recipient and interbank settlement running over, yet again, an incumbent payment system, in this case the ACH. Every one of these approaches has merit and traction. New Rails, New Rules That said, the new realtime systems are growing here too. Built with modern software and messaging protocols, they promise to change how both end-user settlement and inter-bank settlement is accomplished. The first on the scene was the Real Time Payment (RTP) network from The Clearing House (TCH). Launched in 2017, the largest financial institutions and bank processors are integrating their core systems—the software that manages accountholder balances and transaction activity—to the RTP Network. And this summer, the Federal Reserve announced it will build and operate its own faster payments system called FedNow. Like TCH, the Fed has operated multiple payment systems and been the preferred operator for the nation’s smaller financial institutions. New Complexities Competitive pressures, market guidance, and regulation are what move the U.S. economy. The Federal Reserve provided plenty of guidance to encourage development and deployment of faster payment systems. THC’s RTP Network was among the first to respond. These new rails are a result of a multi-year effort by the Federal Reserve to shepherd the highly competitive U.S. payments industry toward the development of these faster payment systems. The RTP Network and FedNow are proof of its success and that of the Faster Payments Task Force, the group convened by the Fed to define the characteristics of the new approaches.  But there’s still a lot of work to do. Questions of governance, implementation, and more abound. Interoperability concerns are especially high. These are, after all, competitive systems. The New Organizing Principle - The US Faster Payments Council To keep the evolution of the U.S. faster payments moving forward, the US Faster Payments Council was formed. Many Task Force members have joined as members of the Council. The Council serves as an industry-led organization that supports collaboration across multiple areas including security, end user education, and interoperability. In other words, the Council will be herding some very big cats. The U.S. Faster Payments Barometer To support its education and collaboration efforts, the US Faster Payments Council is conducting a survey of industry views on faster payments advancements. A multi-year survey, to monitor the momentum and evolution of Faster Payments here in the U.S. market. The survey is designed to identify key criteria for market adoption, broadly gauge momentum for various use case applications, and seek to address challenges to be solved in order to have a well-established Faster Payments ecosystem. Take the Survey Talking Faster Payments In this Payments on Fire® episode, Faster Payments Council Executive Director Kim Ford discusses the Council’s work, the U.S. Faster Payments Barometer survey, and where we are today with Glenbrook’s Beth Horowitz Steel and Elizabeth McQuerry. Take a listen and take the survey. You’ll contribute to the Council’s education, planning, and prioritization work.

What are “faster payments” and what do they mean for the payments industry? Kim Ford, the director of the U.S. Faster Payments Council answers these questions for us. We discover what the definition of faster payments is, who the players are, and what faster payments mean for the future of the industry. To learn more about the U.S. Faster Payments Council, you can visit: https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/ To learn more about the IPA’s Lobbying day, please visit: https://ipa.regfox.com/ipa-advocacy-101--lobbying-day To learn more about the IPA’s compliance boot camp, coming up in September, please visit: https://www.ipa.org/newsroom/2019/registration-for-the-2019-boot-camp-is-open/

Two dynamic forces have come together to create opportunity and equity in Washington DC’s historically underserved neighborhoods. One is Martha’s Table, a nonprofit whose mission is to support strong children, strong families and strong communities. It transforms the lives of Ward 5, 6, 7 and 8 residents through high-quality education programs, access to healthy food, and ongoing family supports. Most recently, it opened The Commons, a 43,000 square foot facility in Ward 8, where babies are cared for, children learn to read, and parents shop in markets, at no cost, for delicious and healthy fruit and vegetables. The other factor is Kim Ford, an accomplished leader and DC native, who recently signed on as the new executive director. Kim, a veteran of the Obama Administration and the former Dean of Workforce Development at the University of the District of Columbia Community College, is a relentless champion of DC families. She sees herself as a partner to the residents that Martha’s Table serves. And, she rejects the notion of organizations as saviors and providers of second chances. Instead, she believes that residents are stepping up to provide themselves with first chances. Martha’s Table works every day with other community-based nonprofits, including Urban Alliance, Capital Area Food Bank, Jubilee Housing and Community of Hope and with City agencies to deliver the full complement of expertise a community needs to be successful. Part of being a strong community is the ability to take root and stay in place. The Commons communicates the expectation that the next stage of development in Ward 8 must include rather than displace current residents. That is the model of development that our communities need and deserve.  

Kim Ford is the founder/publisher of JubileeMag.com, an online faith-based magazine covering faith, culture and style, based in Atlanta, GA. She’s also a speaker and the author of “The Success Mindset: How To NOT Give Up After A Huge Setback”. In this episode, we talk about how she became a TV personality without going to school for it, how she got through her divorce, keys to having great interviews, and advice for millennials going into 2019! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message

Kim has over 20 years’ experience working with grassroots, community-based, and national nonprofit organizations. Her work has been intergenerational. She’s been engaged with the Third Wave Fund ensuring young women, queer, and trans youth of color have the tools and resources they need to lead powerful movements, and that they have a seat at the table within philanthropy. She’s worked with GRIOT Circle Inc.; In Our Own Voices. a community-based, multigenerational organization serving LGBTQ elders of color. Her work has crossed boundaries working with many organizations including Fierce!!, Stonewall Community Foundation’s Racial Equity Initiative; Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues; and the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice. She has worked with pioneering organizations and is the co-founder of Beyond Bold & Brave, Black Lesbian Conference 2016 and 2018; and founder of Kitchen Table Giving Circle: A Black/African Descent Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Women Philanthropic Initiative. She has facilitated workshops; moderated and spoken at events, panels and readings; presented on various topics including organizing in the LGBTQ POC communities, racism within LGBTQ communities, women’s health and wellness, and sexuality. She is now focusing her energies in a new direction making a commitment to invest in herself. As a health and fitness coach, she uses her journey to assist and motivate others to find Mind Body and soul balance.

Media Maven Kim Ford talks about being from a small town, starting a magazine from scratch, visiting the Tyler Perry Estate and sends encouragement to the next generation. She was a delight and you will enjoy this feature! Web: www.iAmKimFord.com Follow: @iAmKimFord About Kim Ford: Kim Ford is the founder/publisher of JubileeMag.com, an online faith-based magazine covering faith, culture and style, based in Atlanta, GA. She's also a speaker and the author of “The Success Mindset: How To NOT Give Up After A Huge Setback”. While publishing JubileeMag.com, Kim has covered events such as the BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, Dove Awards, Trumpet Awards, Stellar Awards and more. She has interviewed some of the red carpets biggest stars such as Tyler Perry, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Kevin Hart, Meagan Good, DeVon Franklin, Anthony Anderson, Magic Johnson, La La and Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Costner, Jada Pinkett Smith, Deitrick Haddon, Michelle Williams, Erica Campbell, Tyrese, Steve Harvey as well as many others. She also covers private film and television screenings in conjunction with Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, BET, TVOne, WEtv and many others. In March 2107, her online mag was nominated for Media Publication of the Year. In 2103 it was nominated as "Best Faith-Based Mag" and was voted as “Independent Mag of the Year” in 2010. In February 2016, Kim was honored as one of Atlanta's Phenomenal Women. Kim has made several in-studio appearances at Radio One on The Willie Moore Jr. Show sharing life tips and giving the inside scoop on major red carpet events. She's also appeared on Lifetime TV's The Rap Game, where she was invited by music mogul Jermaine Dupri to critique his new cast of talent on the show. Kim's passion reaches deeper than red carpet events, covering big film premieres and even interviewing some of entertainment's biggest celebrities. Her strongest gift is helping women overcome life's obstacles. As the mother of a millennial daughter and a pre-teen son, Kim knows what it's like to balance the role of single-mom and entrepreneur while also pursuing your own dreams. She has overcome many setbacks and disappointments, but decided to let it make her better instead of bitter. Kim expanded her brand to offer online courses about personal development and media (in front of the camera and behind the laptop) by launching Kim Academy. On the site you can purchase her book, take her masterclasses, watch her webinars, and buy products. Whether she's on the red carpet or pouring into the lives of women, Kim has chosen to be the light someone needs to keep going, no matter where they come from or what they've been through. About the show: ► Visit http://www.swap.com and use Promo Code: ASHSAID40 for 40% off! ►Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ►SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ►Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AshSaidItMedia ►Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ►Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ►Daily Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ►Newsletter: http://ashsaidit.us11.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863c8&id=a6f43cd472 ►SWAP Commercial Music Courtesy of http://www.BenSound.com

Media Maven Kim Ford talks about being from a small town, starting a magazine from scratch, visiting the Tyler Perry Estate and sends encouragement to the next generation. She was a delight and you will enjoy this feature! Web: www.iAmKimFord.com Follow: @iAmKimFord About Kim Ford: Kim Ford is the founder/publisher of JubileeMag.com, an online faith-based magazine covering faith, culture and style, based in Atlanta, GA. She's also a speaker and the author of “The Success Mindset: How To NOT Give Up After A Huge Setback”. While publishing JubileeMag.com, Kim has covered events such as the BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, Dove Awards, Trumpet Awards, Stellar Awards and more. She has interviewed some of the red carpets biggest stars such as Tyler Perry, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Kevin Hart, Meagan Good, DeVon Franklin, Anthony Anderson, Magic Johnson, La La and Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Costner, Jada Pinkett Smith, Deitrick Haddon, Michelle Williams, Erica Campbell, Tyrese, Steve Harvey as well as many others. She also covers private film and television screenings in conjunction with Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, BET, TVOne, WEtv and many others. In March 2107, her online mag was nominated for Media Publication of the Year. In 2103 it was nominated as "Best Faith-Based Mag" and was voted as “Independent Mag of the Year” in 2010. In February 2016, Kim was honored as one of Atlanta's Phenomenal Women. Kim has made several in-studio appearances at Radio One on The Willie Moore Jr. Show sharing life tips and giving the inside scoop on major red carpet events. She's also appeared on Lifetime TV's The Rap Game, where she was invited by music mogul Jermaine Dupri to critique his new cast of talent on the show. Kim's passion reaches deeper than red carpet events, covering big film premieres and even interviewing some of entertainment's biggest celebrities. Her strongest gift is helping women overcome life's obstacles. As the mother of a millennial daughter and a pre-teen son, Kim knows what it's like to balance the role of single-mom and entrepreneur while also pursuing your own dreams. She has overcome many setbacks and disappointments, but decided to let it make her better instead of bitter. Kim expanded her brand to offer online courses about personal development and media (in front of the camera and behind the laptop) by launching Kim Academy. On the site you can purchase her book, take her masterclasses, watch her webinars, and buy products. Whether she's on the red carpet or pouring into the lives of women, Kim has chosen to be the light someone needs to keep going, no matter where they come from or what they've been through. About the show: ► Visit http://www.swap.com and use Promo Code: ASHSAID40 for 40% off! ►Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ►SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ►Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AshSaidItMedia ►Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ►Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ►Daily Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ►Newsletter: http://ashsaidit.us11.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863c8&id=a6f43cd472 ►SWAP Commercial Music Courtesy of http://www.BenSound.com

Listen in as I interview my student, Kim Ford. She is a mother and high school teacher, she decided to get involved with real estate investing because she wanted to create more income for her family and understands that she can't do it on a teachers salary alone. Her interview is inspiring and she shares her experience working with me and the process of how she got her deals.For more information about No Cash, No Credit Real Estate Wholesaling visit, www.takeactionlo.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us for this week's episode of Crosstown Conversations were Kim Ford, an activist in the 9th Ward, Ginette Bone, a gallery owner in the Warehouse District and Andreanecia Morris of HousingNOLA, and Jeff Schwartz and Dasjon Jordan of Broad Community Connections. Jeanne Nathan leads them through a candid conversation on revitalization, rebuilding, displacement, gentrification and life eleven years after Hurricane Katrina.

Last week I chatted with a good friend of mines Ms. Kim Ford on Facebook and I receive some disturbing news.  She told me that her 22-year-old baby boy was murdered in February of this year.  That was very disturbing to me because as Christians if one of our brother and sisters hurt, we hurt.  That could have been one of my relatives as well.  There something going on in the atmosphere of Baltimore right now where our young Afro-American males think it's cool to kill and murder each other.  Now we have a mother who will never see her son grow up, have a family and make something of himself.  But the one pulling the trigger didn't think about that, he just pulled the trigger.  And what got me is that she said that the "Coward" shot him in the back. Well after hearing that news, I got to thinking how can we make it know that this isn't right in so many ways.  So I called Daphne Alston of Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters, Dec. Thomas Farr, and Min. Larry Watkins.  I want to get all the power hitters on the show along with Ms. Ford and let's talk about this thing and make it known that it's not right, and why is it happening.  We need to expose the Devil for who he is and stop him from taking our children out.  A parent should never outlive their children, but it's happening.   So please join me Hezekiah L. Montgomery host of Man In The Mirror and co-host Nichelle Johnson on May 7, 2016 at 9 PM as we bring on Ms. Kim Ford for support and our Power Panel as we discuss this pandemic that is getting out of control.  Call in at 917-889-2271 or log in at www.blogtalkradio.com/man-in-themirror.  Please join us as we support our sister Kim Ford.    

Good evening Baltimore, Kia here with another Hezekiah Moment, When will it stop!!!  I want to prepare you guys for the special show that we have coming up this Friday the 6th of May.  I heard a few weeks ago that a friend of mines son was killed back in February and he was only 22.  When she told me that it hit home, that this is REAL!!!! I was hurt because she was hurt.  My mind started racing, and after giving her my condolences.  I asked her if she'd be on the show and talk with us about it along with Daphne Alston of M.O.M.S. Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters.  Then I got another thought let's bring on some men of God along with us to help us see what is going on with our young Afro-American men that they are killing, murdering, shooting, whatever you want to call it they are doing it.   I then called Dec. Thomas Farr of "Issues" Christian Men Talk, and Pastor Larry Watkins of Salt and Light Ministries and we're going to have a panel discussion on this ever so unfriendly issue, why is it happening, and When does it Stop!!!!  This is our first panel discussion and we want you guys to call in, listen in, take notes, ask questions and pray with us that we'll all get some kind of understanding of it and will be able to support our sister as she's still mourning. Join me, Hezekiah L. Montgomery host of Man In The Mirror and Nichelle Johnson our lovely co-host on May 6, 2016 at 9 PM as we welcome Ms. Kim Ford, Daphne Alston, Dec. Farr and Pastor Larry Watkins to the show and get a real understanding of what is going on and hopefully will be able support our sisters and brothers that are out there hurting.  Call in at 917-889-2271 or log in at www.blogtalkradio.com/man-in-themirror.  

Lower Ninth Ward resident and community leader Calvin Alexander reminisces about about why he chose to live in Holy Cross, his return to New Orleans after the storm, real estate speculators in his neighborhood, and his public anger with the proposal to turn the Lower Ninth north of Galvez into green space. Also, Kim Ford, Executive Director of the L9 Resilience Festival, shares her memories of returning to the Lower Nine, and progress in redevelopment there.

Jeanne reviews where New Orleans and its communities stands in its recovery 10 years after the storm — and compares the city’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina to its recovery from Hurricane Betsy; with Kim Ford, Executive Director of the L9 Resilience Festival, and Ro Brown, former WDSU sports anchor and Sports Director at WBOK-AM. Then, Monique Moss, choreographer and artistic director at Third Eye Theatre, promotes “9th Ward Improv Opera,” an interdisciplinary performance work to commemorate Katrina 10. Finally, author and New Orleans local Morgan Molthrop promotes a planned art installation in Mid-City to commemorate the storm; and actor and former City Councilman Oliver Thomas calls in to join the panel.

Louisiana Appleseed recruits professionals to donate pro bono time to solve problems at their root cause. Their goal is to advance social justice by creating change at a systemic level. Louisiana Appleseed’s projects seek to increase access to education, opportunity and justice. “Hey did you want to talk for a second?” asks Christy Kane from behind a table at Dillard University’s Housing Fair. “We’re here to talk about clear title today, and why it’s important if you own a home to have the paperwork in your name,” Kane explains to Kim Ford, who’s standing on the other side of the table. Kane asks Ms. Ford if she owns a home or is planning to at some point. And she does, but… “My husband purchased the property in his name alone because he had a better credit score,” explains Ford. “So we wanted to become homeowners, and that was the only way we could do it if we left my name off. But guess what? He has a child from a previous relationship.” Even though Ford’s name is not on the title,

Our invited guests are the Forest Park HS Girls basletball, Kim Ford top blogger, and Founder/Publisher of JubileeMag.com, Indie Gospel/Inspirational artist Latonya Scott. We celebrate women, plus updates and breaking Sports news. Listen in Atlanta every Thurs night 7PM on WIGO 1570. ClickHERE ot listen online. On mobile with the Free TuneIn radio app Call in line is 404-361-1571 or 1570 Also check out host Min. Jonathan Simmons Saturdays on '100 Yards of Football' on WIGO 1570 and 'Skybox' on AIB TV in Atlanta (Comcast ch. 295, AT&T ch. 6)