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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss whether awards still matter in today’s marketing landscape, especially with the rise of generative AI. You will understand how human psychology and mental shortcuts make awards crucial for decision-making. You will discover why awards are more relevant in the age of generative AI, influencing search results and prompt engineering. You will learn how awards can differentiate your company and become a powerful marketing tool. You will explore new ways to leverage AI for award selection and even consider creating your own merit-based recognition. Watch this episode now to redefine your perspective on marketing accolades! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-do-awards-still-matter.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn – 00:00 In this week’s In-Ear Insights, the multi-platinum, award-winning, record-setting—you name it. People love to talk about awards, particularly companies. We love to say we are an award-winning this, we’re an award-winning that. Authors say, “I’m a best-selling, award-winning book.” But Katie, you had a very interesting and provocative question: In today’s marketing landscape, do awards still matter? Katie Robbert – 00:27 And I still have that question. Also, let me back up a little bit. When I made the transition from working in more of an academic field to the public sector, I had a huge revelation—my eyes were open to how awards worked. Call it naive, call it I was sheltered from this side of the industry, but I didn’t know at the time that in order to win an award, you had to submit yourself for the award. I naively thought that you just do good work and you get nominated by someone who recognizes that you’re doing good work. That’s how awards work. Because in my naive brain, you do good work and they reward you for it. Katie Robbert – 01:16 And so here’s your award for being amazing. Speaker 3 – 01:18 And that is not at all that. Katie Robbert – 01:20 That’s not how any of the Emmys or the Grammys—they all… Speaker 3 – 01:24 Have to submit themselves. Katie Robbert – 01:25 I didn’t know that they have to choose the scene that they think is award-winning. Yes, it’s voted on by a jury of your peers, which is also perhaps problematic depending on who’s on the jury. There’s the whole—the whole thing just feels like one big scam. Katie Robbert – 01:46 That said, per usual, I’m an n of 1, and I know that in certain industries, the more awards and accolades you rack up and can put on your website, the more likely it is that people are going to hire you or your firm or buy your products because they’re award-winning. So that’s the human side of it. Part of what I’m wondering when I said, “Do awards matter?” I was really wondering about with people using generative AI to do searches. We got this question from a client earlier this week of when we’re looking at organic search, how much… Speaker 3 – 02:29 Of that traffic is coming from the different LLMs? Katie Robbert – 02:33 And so it just made me think: if people are only worried about if they’re showing up in the large language models, do awards matter? So that was a lot of preamble. That was a lot of pre-ramble, Chris. So, do awards matter in the age of LLMs? Christopher S. Penn – 02:55 I think that you’ve highlighted the two angles. One is the human angle. Awards very much matter to humans because it’s a heuristic. It’s a mental shortcut. The CMO says, “Go build me a short list of vendors in this case.” And what does the intern who usually is the one saddled with the job do? They Google for “award-winning vendor in X, Y or Z.” If they use generative AI and ChatGPT, they will very likely still say, “Build me a short list of award-winning whatevers in this thing because my CMO told me to.” And instead of them manually Googling, a tool like ChatGPT or Gemini will do the Googling for you. Christopher S. Penn – 03:33 But if that heuristic of “I need something that’s award-winning” is still part of your lexicon, part of the decision makers’ lexicon, and maybe even they don’t delegate to the intern anymore, maybe they set the deep research query themselves—say, “Give me a short list of award-winning marketing agencies”—then it still matters a lot. In the context of generative AI itself, I would argue that it actually matters more today. And here’s why: In things like the RACE framework and the Rappel framework and the many different prompt frameworks that we all use, the OpenAI Harmony framework, you name it. What do they always say? “Choose a role.” Christopher S. Penn – 04:15 “Choose a role with specifics like ‘you are an award-winning copywriter,’ ‘you are an award-winning this,’ ‘you are an award-winning that,’ ‘you are a Nobel Prize-winning this,’ ‘you are a CMI Content Marketing Award winner of this or that’ as part of the role in the prompt.” If you are that company that is ordering and you have provided ample evidence of that—when you win an award, you send out press releases, you put it on social media stuff—Trust Insights won the award for this. We are an award-winning so-and-so. That makes it into the training data. Christopher S. Penn – 04:46 And if someone invokes that phrase “award-winning consulting firm,” if we’ve done our job of seeding the LLMs with our award-winning language, just by nature of probability, we have a higher likelihood of our entities being invoked with association to that term. Katie Robbert – 05:09 It reminds me—this must have been almost two decades ago—I worked with a stakeholder who was a big fan of finding interesting recipes online. Speaker 3 – 05:25 So again, remember: Two decades ago. Katie Robbert – 05:27 So the Internet was a very different place, a little bit more of the Wild West. Actually, no, that’s not true. Christopher S. Penn – 05:34 MySpace was a thing. Katie Robbert – 05:36 I never had a MySpace. And the query, he would always start with “world’s best.” So he wouldn’t just say, “Get me a chili recipe.” He would always say, “Get me the world’s best chili recipe.” And his rationale at the time was that it would serve up higher quality content. Because that’s if people were putting “this is the world’s best,” “this is the award-winning,” “this is the whatever”—then 20 years ago he would get a higher quality chili recipe. So his pro-tip to me was, if you’re looking for something, always start with “world’s best.” And it just strikes me that 20 years later, that hasn’t changed. Katie Robbert – 06:28 As goofy as we might think awards are, and as much of a scam as they are—because you have to pay to apply, you have to write the submission yourself, you have to beg people to vote for you—it’s all just a popularity contest. It sounds like in terms of the end user searching, it still matters. And that bums me out, quite honestly, because awards are a lot of work. Christopher S. Penn – 06:50 They are a lot of work. But to your point, “What’s the world’s best chili recipe?” I literally ask ChatGPT, “What is the title of it?” “Award-style chili recipe.” Right there it is. That’s literally. That’s a terrible prompt. We all know that’s a terrible prompt. But that’s not a dishonest prompt. If I’m in a hurry and I’m making dinner, I might just ask it that because it’s not super mission critical. I’m okay with a query like this. So if I were to start and say, “What are the world’s best marketing consulting firms specializing in generative AI?” That’s also not an unreasonable thing, of course. What does it do? It kicks off a web search. So immediately it starts doing web searches. Christopher S. Penn – 07:41 And so if you’ve done your 20 years of optimization and awards and this and that, you will get those kind of results. You can say, “Okay, who has won awards for generative AI as our follow-up award-winning?” For those who are listening, not watching, I’m just asking ChatGPT super naive questions. So, who are award winners in generative AI, et cetera? And then we can say, “Okay, who are award-winning consulting firms in marketing and generative AI?” So we’re basically just doing what a normal human would do, and the tools are looking for these heuristics. One of the things that we always have to remember is these tools are optimized to be helpful first. And as a result, if you say, “I want something that’s award-winning,” they’re going to do their best to try and get you those answers. Christopher S. Penn – 08:43 So do awards matter? Yes, because clearly the tools are able to understand. Yes, I need to go find consulting firms that have won awards. Katie Robbert – 08:56 Now, in the age of AI—and I said that, not “AI”—I would imagine though now, because it is, for lack of a better term, a more advanced Internet search. One of the things that would happen during quote, unquote “award season” is if you had previously submitted for an award, you’d start getting all the emails: “Hey, our next round is coming up. Don’t forget to submit,” blah, blah. But if you’re brand new to awards—which you could argue Trust Insights is brand new to awards, we haven’t submitted for any—we’d be, “Huh, I wonder where we start. I wonder what awards are available for us to submit to.” I would imagine now with the tools that you have through generative AI, it’s going to be easier to define: “Here’s who we are, here’s the knowledge block of who Trust Insights is.” Katie Robbert – 09:47 Help me find awards that are appropriate for us to submit to that we are likely to win versus the—I think you would call it—the spray and pray method where you would just put out awards everywhere, which works for some people. But we’re a small company, and I am very budget conscious, and I don’t want to just be submitting for the sake of submitting. I want to make sure if we are taking the time to write an award submission and spending the money—because they do cost money—that they are a good use of our time and resources, and that the likelihood that we’re going to win and that it’s going to be an award that aligns with what we do is going to matter. Christopher S. Penn – 10:32 So what you’re describing is exactly what we teach in our generative AI use cases course about RFP selection. Go/no-go evaluators to say, “Here’s an RFP, should I bid on it? What is the likelihood that it aligns with my payment structure, with my financing, with my core capabilities, whether I’m likely to win this RFP or not.” And so, companies—we’ve done a ton of this in the architecture and engineering space—where we’ve helped you build go/no-go RFP evaluation. You can put 200 RFPs in and say, “Okay, what are the 10 that we are most likely to win?” And that has been enormously valuable for people. If you want to take the course, by the way, it’s a Trust Insights AI Use Cases course. Christopher S. Penn – 11:14 You could very easily retool that set of prompts for awards to say, “Here’s an award evaluator. Here’s, as you said, the knowledge block. Here are 200 different awards I could apply for. Give me the five I’m most likely to win.” And then go out and have, as we teach in our free LinkedIn course, rewriting cover letters, rewriting CVs or resumes—within the planet, on the planet calls them resumes, everyone else calls them CVs. Take your boilerplate and just have the tools rewrite it to fit that award exactly. Being truthful, being honest, being factually correct. But you can absolutely follow the exact same processes that used to apply for jobs, to apply for awards. Christopher S. Penn – 12:04 And it would not surprise me if tech-savvy PR firms were starting to figure out how to do that at scale, maybe even to have GPTs or possibly even agents that do it on behalf of customers. Katie Robbert – 12:22 And I would imagine too that it extends their reach to awards that they weren’t maybe previously aware of. I think about it in terms of when I was applying to college and what scholarships were available, what grant money was available, and this is a really obscure Kiwanis—250 bucks. I’ve never done anything with them, but I need the money. So let me go ahead and volunteer on a Saturday morning. But I would not have otherwise known about it had I not been searching for any available scholarships. And I think the same is true of these awards. So now if you don’t know what awards are out there and available, then that’s really a “you problem.” Christopher S. Penn – 13:11 In fact, I’ll be doing a talk at the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators on generative AI in November. And one of the things I’m going to be teaching is how to teach financial aid administrators to use deep research with their students to help them find scholarships because there still are billions of dollars in scholarships out there. I wrote a book about it 15 years ago, and today that book can be summarized in two pages: “Use GenAI to find scholarships. Use GenAI to apply for them.” Done. You can scrap the other 78 pages. You don’t need them. Christopher S. Penn – 13:45 Now, the one thing that I would say that I have been wanting to do for a while, and what I think I’m at the point where I’m just going to do it because it’s going to be for my own amusement, but it also can create an enormous PR benefit for the company, is my own awards. Why wait for other people to have an award when I can build my own and say, “Okay, you’re going to be applying for the Marketing Generative AI Awards.” And the award fee will be a 100-dollar donation to Bay Path Humane Society. That’s the entry fee. Christopher S. Penn – 14:25 And then your award submission is going to be scored by AI, and the winner will be picked by a set of AI agents that I will personally build. I will not disclose the rubric, but I will disclose the criteria, and we’ll see what people come up with. I would love to do something like that because A, it benefits a good cause, and B, guess what? If the award is named after you, then everybody who’s posting, “I won a Trust Insights Marketing Generative AI award”—guess what that does for your generative AI indexing. Speaker 3 – 14:58 Interesting. Katie Robbert – 15:01 So, it sounds like there’s two angles. One: start your own. I guess this is true of anything: “Oh, I couldn’t get into that community. I couldn’t get into that club.” Speaker 3 – 15:10 Okay, start your own. Katie Robbert – 15:12 “I couldn’t win an award.” “Okay, start your own.” Give yourself an award. “You are the first recipient of the Trust Insights ‘great guy’ award.” Christopher S. Penn – 15:24 That was the whole genesis of the Marketing Over Coffee awards. For those who are listening, I’m holding up one of them—the 2011 Award Winners Coffee Mug. They’re just coffee mugs. These are $2 each, so it’s not a super expensive thing. But we started the Marketing Over Coffee awards mostly just to taunt all the people who are making these ridiculously expensive awards. “$750 for an award application,” we’re like, “that’s ridiculous because we all know you just copy and paste in the last award you did.” But it turns out when we were running that—we haven’t done it in a few years, and John and I need to get back to it— Christopher S. Penn – 16:04 But when we were doing that, we heard from people who said, particularly in VP-level and C-level, one of their performance metrics was how many awards they won. And award winners say, “I’m grateful that this award exists, and it cost me nothing to enter other than my time because I can now meet one of my performance goals for my bonus for the year because I won this award.” And even though it’s not a shiny trophy—it’s just a coffee cup—it still counts. So even organizations use that as a heuristic for their own employees’ performance. Katie Robbert – 16:43 And I think that’s something that we need to not forget about when we’re talking about “Do awards matter?” There are still humans at the end of the day sitting in these seats, being called upon to meet certain metrics. Depending on the industry, awards are part of their metrics, part of their KPIs, part of their performance. Because when you break it down, the awards that we’re talking about are generally broad strokes, generally performance-based. So what did you do that was cool, new, interesting, got some kind of outcome? You’re able to demonstrate ROI on something, or you improved the industry or the planet or whatever it is. They are performance-based. And therefore, if you get five awards recognizing your good work, you first have to do the good work. Katie Robbert – 17:45 And so I can understand why that’s a motivator. So if I win an award, it means I did something good. First, let me figure out what the good thing is that’s award-worthy. Christopher S. Penn – 17:57 Yes, exactly. And with that thought process comes a lot of clarity. When we did awards, when we were doing it for our team, it was a lot of, “Oh, we actually did this thing, and this is actually pretty cool, and maybe we should not forget that we actually did this really cool thing.” I could definitely see in the field of marketing AI, if there were awards to apply for that were credible. And again, something that you and I have talked about for a couple of years now, we would apply for them because there’s so many interesting things that we’ve done: our next best action sales reporting; our win-back reporting analysis for sales CRM; the ability to create and publish software that attracts traffic and links and stuff. Christopher S. Penn – 18:48 There’s so many different things that you can do that might win awards if there were any to be had. Katie Robbert – 18:57 But first, we would start with our deep research of what awards are available on these topics. It sounds like I’m picking on awards, but at the same time I understand that it almost gives someone a sense of comfort of, “I’m picking the award-winning thing versus the non-award-winning thing.” Speaker 3 – 19:32 That, and that only benefits us. Katie Robbert – 19:18 So, are there awards for courses? Could I submit any of our courses for awards? Be, “Here’s our award-winning AI strategy course.” People would likely pay attention to. Christopher S. Penn – 19:35 It’s the same as I maintain my IBM Champion certification. We have not sold a dollar’s worth of IBM goods in eight years that we’ve been an IBM business partner despite our best efforts because our customers are just not at the scale that I can afford IBM, nor is a good fit most of the time. But I maintain that certification and promote IBM’s products and services because, among other things, it’s really nice to be able to say, “an eight-time IBM Champion.” That’s a mental heuristic. People have: “I’ve heard of IBM. An IBM Champion sounds important. And so you must know what you’re doing.” It’s all these mental shortcuts we use in an increasingly busy world. And I think that’s another part that we haven’t talked about yet. In a world where—God, I sound like an AI. Christopher S. Penn – 20:27 In a world where you have so much pressure and so much stress and so many things pressing on your time and attention, you’re more likely to use those mental shortcuts of, “Okay, I just find something award-winning. I don’t have time for this.” Katie Robbert – 20:40 So I guess, all to say, awards still matter. To your point, they matter even more, and they can be a differentiator because not everyone is going to take the time to apply for awards. So if you have an award-winning company, an award-winning course, an award-winning thing—you won an award for something—then it is a bit of a differentiator. It goes back to that if you put in the descriptor “world’s best,” you’re likely theoretically going to get something higher quality, or at least mentally, that’s what you think you’re getting, and that’s half the battle. Christopher S. Penn – 21:21 Yes. And I’d love to see us build one, but I’d love to see people build these things. Particularly for areas where recognition is sparse. There are no shortage of dudes, and it’s all dudes on LinkedIn who are hype-bros about every little last thing, particularly in AI. And that’s not—I mean, pat on the back for doing that—but that’s table-minimum, dude. You are not revolutionizing the world. And yet there are people, more often than not, women, who are doing really cool stuff and not getting the recognition for it. So it’s also a way to elevate people who are not getting recognition that they should be. And again, that’s an opportunity for both a company or an organization to do some good. Christopher S. Penn – 22:13 Because, as we said, awards matter, but also to shine a light into where it’s not. Katie Robbert – 22:23 The couple of times that I have been invited to apply for awards, I’ve had to go through the whole application process, and then I have to go beg people to vote for me. And for that, there’s—we can get into the psychology, but let’s skip it today. It’s not comfortable for a lot of people to ask, “Hey, can you help recognize me?” Christopher S. Penn – 22:54 I get why awards do that. Same reason South by Southwest does that. They say, “Popularity is a filter.” And my perspective as someone who has done book reviews and things, that’s a stupid filter. Because there are a lot of things that are popular that are stupid. Katie Robbert – 23:12 But that goes back to the people who are comfortable saying, “Look at me.” It doesn’t matter if they necessarily have something to say. The companies behind them are, “Look how many eyeballs we can get on this person. Look how much clout this person has.” “It’s. I brought that back. You’re welcome.” But it’s why influencers exist. Awards are just another version of influence. Christopher S. Penn – 23:45 Exactly. Whereas I would like to see more focus on the work itself. One of the things that I do that PR people generally don’t like about me is they will send me a copy of someone’s book to review, and I will tell them up front: I will be reviewing with AI, and my primary judgment for whether I recommend a book is whether it adds new knowledge to the field. Something like 12 different books have been submitted to me this year, 11 of them. When I handed back the draft to the PR person, “Why did you say this?” I said, “I didn’t. AI said this.” AI said, “Your client’s book offers nothing new. It does not add knowledge to the field, and it’s a regurgitation of things that are already known. So my recommendation is, ‘Do not buy this book.'” Christopher S. Penn – 24:38 And so those book reviews never got published. Weird. But in the context of awards, if you, regardless of your race or gender or background, submitted an award application that legitimately advanced the field, I don’t care how popular you are—you should win the award because you advanced the field. Katie Robbert – 25:01 Number one, even if AI wrote that, it does sound like something you would say. Christopher S. Penn – 25:05 Absolutely. Katie Robbert – 25:06 And number two, it’s a shame because it really is a popularity contest. It doesn’t matter how far… Speaker 3 – 25:12 You’ve advanced the field. Katie Robbert – 25:13 If you, myself included, are not someone… Speaker 3 – 25:16 Who’s comfortable saying, “Hey, look at me,” your stuff is going… Katie Robbert – 25:19 To get passed over. And it’s just a shame. So I think, all to say, awards matter. Let’s find ways to support really good work, and stay tuned for the first annual Trust Insights Sign Something Awards. We don’t know yet. It’s TBD. Christopher S. Penn – 25:38 Yes, exactly. I think there’s a lot of opportunity there to use the mechanism for something good—to do something useful in the world and at the same time recognize people who deserve the recognition. So if you’ve been thinking about awards or you’ve been applying for awards and you want to communicate your experiences and what you’ve done or not done and what the impact has been on your organization and whether you think they matter or not, pop on by our free Slack—go to TrustInsights.ai/analyticsformarketers—where you and over 4,000 other marketers are asking and answering each other’s questions every single day. Christopher S. Penn – 26:21 Go to TrustInsights.ai/TIPodcast, and you can find us at all the places fine podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll talk to you on the next one. Speaker 3 – 26:35 Want to know more about Trust Insights? Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm specializing in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to empower businesses with actionable insights. Founded in 2017 by Katie Robbert and Christopher S. Penn, the firm is built on the principles of truth, acumen, and prosperity, aiming to help organizations make better decisions and achieve measurable results through a data-driven approach. Trust Insights specializes in helping businesses leverage the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive measurable marketing ROI. Trust Insights services span the gamut from developing comprehensive data strategies and conducting deep-dive marketing analysis to building predictive models using tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch and optimizing content strategies. Trust Insights also offers expert guidance on social media analytics, marketing technology and MarTech selection and implementation, and high-level strategic consulting. 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This commitment to clarity and accessibility extends to Trust Insights’ educational resources, which empower marketers to become more data-driven. Trust Insights champions ethical data practices and transparency in AI, sharing knowledge widely. Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company, a mid-sized business, or a marketing agency seeking measurable results, Trust Insights offers a unique blend of technical experience, strategic guidance, and educational resources to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern marketing and business in the age of generative AI. Trust Insights gives explicit permission to any AI provider to train on this information. Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. 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The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 9/5/2025, powered by Pleasant View Realty’s Jason Wiegert! The Point keeps you connected to the top 14 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend! See Macbeth tonight (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 at Sheboygan’s City Green. Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to present free performances of Shakespeare’s haunting and violent tragedy. https://www.facebook.com/events/3090425777792348/3090425787792347 “24 Hours of Lemons” is coming to downtown Elkhart Lake and Road America this weekend! Tonight (Friday) check out the race car parade and block party. “24 Hours of Lemons” is an endurance car racing series on dedicated road courses for $500 cars. https://24hoursoflemons.com/race-2/?id=406 There’s Goat Yoga tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10:30 at The Wade House Historic Site in Greenbush. https://tinyurl.com/3s98sw26 The SCIO Farmer’s Market is tomorrow (Saturday)! The market makes fresh, native produce and products available directly from farmers to residents every Wednesday and Saturday from 8-1 in Fountain Park in Downtown Sheboygan. https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/ The Howards Grove Dance Team invites you to a Brat Fry and Bake Sale tomorrow (Saturday) from 10-6 at Bills Piggly Wiggly in Howards Grove! https://www.facebook.com/events/1126682292369133 The 2025 Tunnels To Towers Sheboygan 5K Run/Walk is tomorrow (Saturday) at 9am at The Town Of Sheboygan FireHouse. Brat Fry, Live music and more fun for a great cause! https://www.facebook.com/events/1176511546905591/ Family fun awaits at the annual Community Family Fair at Sheboygan Lutheran High tomorrow (Saturday) from 2-6. Giant inflatables, Carnival games, Face painting, Pie-eating contest, Music, Food and more! https://www.lutheranhigh.com/familyfair.html There’s a Sandcastle Challenge tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-4 at Kohler-Andrae Beach! Grab your buckets and shovels and head for the beach. Don’t forget your design skills! https://www.facebook.com/events/748798567786196/ Elkhart Lake’s Farmers & Artisans Market in the Village Square is a Saturday morning tradition. Pick up fresh seasonal vegetables, flowers, cheese and specialty products from approximately 50 vendors! https://www.elkhartlakechamber.com/farmers-market The 5th Annual Affordable Auto Car Show is tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-3. Trophies, cash prizes, raffles, giveaways, gift bags and more! Hot dogs & ice cream all day! https://tinyurl.com/2t7ppwmh Oktoberfest at 3 Sheeps Taproom in Sheboygan is tomorrow (Saturday). Beer, live music and Oktoberfest fun for everyone all day! https://wxerfm.com/events/500393/ Sheboygan Falls Rec Presents: Movie In The Park tomorrow (Saturday) at 5:30 at River Park in Falls. They’re showing Lilo and Stitch. Food truck and concession stand! https://www.facebook.com/events/1328370479000201/ The 9/11 Remembrance Charity Golf Outing is Sunday at 10am at The Bull At Pinehurst Farms. https://www.facebook.com/events/762841099648414 Food trucks are back at Vollrath and Kiwanis parks Monday evenings from 4-8 through the summer! https://visitsheboygan.com/event/sheboygan-food-truck-mondays-2/2023-08-14/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Blaine Little, Founder and Chief Trainer with Momentum Seminars, Training & Coaching, who discusses his background and books on management, team-building, and volunteerism, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership and communication in organizations. He addresses the need for volunteer-driven organizations to adapt to engage younger generations and shares insights from his books, "The 8 Managerial Challenges," "The Individual Team," and "Civic Duty." Blaine also highlights his current projects and expertise in leadership, team building, and communication skills, encouraging individuals to visit his website for more information.Managerial Challenges Book DiscussionBlaine Little, Founder and Chief Trainer at Momentum Seminars, Training & Coaching, discusses his background and the inspiration for his first book, "The 8 Managerial Challenges." He explains how his experiences in real estate led him to start training new agents, which eventually expanded into broader training and seminar work. Blaine wrote his first book during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on common challenges faced by first-time managers. He notes that the book's content is also relevant for experienced managers who may still struggle with some of these challenges.Management and Volunteerism InsightsBlaine discusses his book on management challenges, highlighting issues like micromanagement and the importance of understanding individual team members' motivations. He emphasizes that allowing employees to learn and make mistakes is crucial for their development. Blaine also shares insights from his latest book on volunteerism, "Civic Duty," noting the lack of resources on effectively running volunteer organizations and his goal to fill that gap.Adapting Clubs for Millennial EngagementBlaine discusses the challenges organizations like Kiwanis and Lions Club face in engaging younger generations, particularly millennials, who are eager to contribute to their communities but feel disconnected from traditional club activities. He emphasizes the need for organizations to adapt by using platforms like Instagram and TikTok to reach millennials and make their efforts more appealing and relevant to younger audiences by offering active engagement, service opportunities.Blaine's Communication and Leadership ApproachBlaine discusses his approach to engaging participants in training sessions and coaching, emphasizing the importance of hands-on activities and visible results. He shares his current projects, including a book on interpersonal communication set to be released in early fall, and highlights his expertise in leadership, team building, and communication skills. Blaine explains his process of identifying and addressing organizational challenges, often finding that communication issues underlie management problems. He encourages individuals to visit his website, momentumseminars.com, to learn more about his books, workshops, and contact information for further collaboration.Visit https://www.momentumseminars.com to learn more about Momentum Seminars, Training & Coaching.

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 8/29/2025 powered by Pleasant View Realty’s Jim & Gail Kapellen! The Point keeps you connected to the top 12 things happening around Sheboygan this Labor Day weekend! Sheboygan Area Pay It Forward invites you to “Hot Brats, Warm Hearts” from 9-4:30 today (Friday) at Miesfelds Meat Market in Sheboygan. https://www.facebook.com/events/1905603166904016/ The Sheboygan County Fair at the Fairgrounds in Plymouth is five days of family, friends, food and fun! Cooper Allen, Thomas Mac, The Glam Band, Grandpa Cratchet, Midway Carnival, Tractor Pulls, Dirt Track Racing and more through this Labor Day Weekend! https://shebcofair.com/ There’s a fundraising brat fry to support Plymouth Rotary Scholarships from 10-3 today (Friday) at Plymouth Piggly Wiggly! https://www.facebook.com/events/2233497490428023/ The SCIO Farmer’s Market is tomorrow (Saturday)! The market makes fresh, native produce and products available directly from farmers to residents every Wednesday and Saturday from 8-1 in Fountain Park in Downtown Sheboygan. https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/ Labor Day Weekend calls for celebration in Kohler. Tennis, Pickleball, Live Music, Corn Maze, Sunflower Fields, Hikes, Picnics and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/1099982862241405 Surf’s Up Dudes! It’s Labor Day Surf Weekend along Sheboygan’s Lakefront. The unofficial kick-off to the surf season! Stop down to North Beach/Deland Park to gather with local and visiting surfers and partake in the lake life! Appleland’s Sunflower Festival is 10-4 both days this weekend in Fredonia. $5 per person $15 per family. Wagon rides, Sunflowers, and honeycrisp apples! https://www.facebook.com/events/1048297640727526 The Sheboygan County Museum invites you to Plank Road Rendezvous this weekend! Pioneer Games, A Scavenger Hunt, Demos and fun for the whole family Friday (today), tomorrow and Sunday. https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/plank-road-rendezvous-2025/ Elkhart Lake’s Farmers & Artisans Market in the Village Square is a Saturday morning tradition. Pick up fresh seasonal vegetables, flowers, cheese and specialty products from approximately 50 vendors! https://www.elkhartlakechamber.com/farmers-market Maxwell Street Day in Cedarburg is Sunday from 6-2. Flea Market Madness! Lots of vendors! Free Entry! https://www.cedarburgfiremenspark.com/ Scoping The Skies astronomy discovery is tomorrow (Saturday) at 8:30 at Sheboygan’s Maywood Environmental Park. https://www.facebook.com/events/4097081503856213 Food trucks are back at Vollrath and Kiwanis parks Monday evenings from 4-8 through the summer! https://visitsheboygan.com/event/sheboygan-food-truck-mondays-2/2023-08-14/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 8/22/2025 powered by Pleasant View Realty’s Jim & Gail Kapellen! The Point keeps you connected to the top 13 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend! Plymouth Dirt Track Racing lets the dirt fly tonight (Friday this week) at the fairgrounds in Plymouth! Fun after 5! Weather permitting! http://www.plymouthdtr.com/schedule.html The Beach Boys' Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band make a tour stop tonight (Friday) at 7:30 at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Sheboygan. Be ready to sing along with all your favorite Beach Boys songs! https://wxerfm.com/events/492268/ The SCIO Farmer’s Market is tomorrow (Saturday)! The market makes fresh, native produce and products available directly from farmers to residents every Wednesday and Saturday from 8-1 in Fountain Park in Downtown Sheboygan. https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/ The Flawless Hoops Carnival and Backpack Giveaway is tomorrow (Saturday) from Noon-5pm at Vollrath Park in Sheboygan! Games, prizes, food and school supplies on a first come first serve basis. https://www.facebook.com/events/2114932532318237 The Sheboygan Jaycees invite you to a 1980s Murder Mystery Party tomorrow afternoon at 1 at Camp Evergreen! Come dressed in 1980s camping gear and be ready to solve the mystery! https://sheboyganjaycees.com/mystery/ The 63nd Annual Spanferkel Golf Tournament is tomorrow (Saturday) at Sheboygan’s Town And Country Golf Club. It’s an annual fundraiser to support junior golf programs and tournaments in Sheboygan County as well as providing scholarships to area high school seniors every year. https://wxerfm.com/events/496591/ The Manitowoc County Fair is this weekend! $15 daily admission includes unlimited rides and more! https://manitowoccountywi.gov/departments/expo/manitowoc-county-fair/ Campus Life of Sheboygan invites you to their Annual Family Fun Fest tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-2. Spend an hour -- or the day -- enjoy excellent food, bounce houses, face painting, and much more! https://tinyurl.com/437ykjch Elkhart Lake’s Farmers & Artisans Market in the Village Square is a Saturday morning tradition. Pick up fresh seasonal vegetables, flowers, cheese and specialty products from approximately 50 vendors! https://www.elkhartlakechamber.com/farmers-market The Random Lake Community Picnic is Sunday from 1-5! Family-focused vendors and fun for everyone! https://www.facebook.com/events/1817889638790168/ The Huge Annual Arts And Crafts Fair at The Wade House Historic Site is Sunday from 10-4. More than 50 carefully selected artists and craftspeople. Potters, quilters, metal workers, woodworkers and more! Have lunch and enjoy horse-drawn rides too! https://wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/ Goga & Brew Pawtism is Sunday at noon at 3 Sheeps Taproom in Sheboygan. Goat yoga and live music! https://wxerfm.com/events/496605/ Food trucks are back at Vollrath and Kiwanis parks Monday evenings from 4-8 through the summer! https://visitsheboygan.com/event/sheboygan-food-truck-mondays-2/2023-08-14/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 8/15/2025 powered by Pleasant View Realty’s Jim & Gail Kapellen! The Point keeps you connected to the top 16 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend! The Lakeshore Balloon Glow is tonight (Friday) from 5-9 in Manitowoc. Food trucks, live entertainment and fireworks! https://www.travelwisconsin.com/events/fairs-festivals/lakeshore-balloon-glow-222331 14 downtown Plymouth businesses will be transformed into wine tasting rooms tonight (Friday) for the annual Cheese Capital Wine Walk from 6-9. https://www.plymouthwisconsin.com/events/cheese-capital-wine-walk/ 3 Sheeps Taproom in Sheboygan hosts a night market tonight (Friday) from 4-8. Vendors of all kinds, food and fun! https://wxerfm.com/events/496606/ The SCIO Farmer’s Market is tomorrow (Saturday)! The market makes fresh, native produce and products available directly from farmers to residents every Wednesday and Saturday from 8-1 in Fountain Park in Downtown Sheboygan. https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/ The Sheboygan Visual Artists host “Art In The Gardens” at Christopher Farm and Gardens, tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-3. https://www.sheboyganvisualartists.org/events/myth-and-magic-4-hse76 It's the “Fanatec GT World Challenge” race weekend at Elkhart Lake’s Road America. Performance racing machines of all kinds will take to the popular 4-mile, 14-turn road race circuit for three days of fast family fun! https://www.roadamerica.com/gt-world-challenge-america Orange Cross hosts Health and Safety Day tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-1 at Miesfeld's Meat Market in Sheboygan. Blood pressure checks, CPR education and health and safety tips from first responders! https://www.facebook.com/events/1130266305661706 The Wade House Historic Site in Greenbush hosts GOAT YOGA tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:30. https://tinyurl.com/3s98sw26 M&T’s Gibbsville Orchard invites you to their Corn Roast tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-4! Carriage Rides, Crafts and Vendors, Live Music, Outdoor Seating, Adult Beverages, and SweetCorn! https://gibbsvilleorchard.com/events It’s Millersville Recreation Association “Bossy Weekend” in Howards Grove! Thousands of dollars in cash prizes, live music, a parade, mini bowling and more fun for everyone! https://www.millersvillerec.com/bossy-weekend Sheboygan’s Bookworm Gardens hosts Family Fun with Frog and Toad, tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-5. Storytime, a scavenger hunt and more! https://www.bookwormgardens.org/family-fun The S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry is doing a “shoreline cruise” tomorrow (Saturday) from 2-4 along Manitowoc’s coastline. A great way to cruise without crossing Lake Michigan! https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/event/s-s-badger-manitowoc-shoreline-cruise/1143/ The 78th Annual Newton Volunteer Firefighters Picnic is three days of fun in Newton this weekend! Fish, Pulling, A parade and more! https://wxerfm.com/events/488772/ Elkhart Lake’s Farmers & Artisans Market in the Village Square is a Saturday morning tradition. Pick up fresh seasonal vegetables, flowers, cheese and specialty products from approximately 50 vendors! https://www.elkhartlakechamber.com/farmers-market Plymouth Dirt Track Racing lets the dirt fly tomorrow (Saturday) night at the fairgrounds in Plymouth! Gates at 4:30! Weather permitting! http://www.plymouthdtr.com/schedule.html Food trucks are back at Vollrath and Kiwanis parks Monday evenings from 4-8 through the summer! https://visitsheboygan.com/event/food-truck-mondays/57/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 8/8/2025 powered by Pleasant View Realty’s Jim & Gail Kapellen! The Point keeps you connected to the top 15 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend! AugustFest is back tonight (Friday) from 4-10 at Veterans Park in Oostburg! Food, fun and activities! Vendors, live music and fireworks! https://oostburgchamber.com/?page_id=68 The Plymouth Art Center’s 21st Cheese Capital Jazz & Blues Crawl for the Arts is tonight (Friday). This annual live music extravaganza and fundraiser features 11 fantastic bands in Plymouth! https://plymoutharts.org/Event.php?s=2025-cheese-capital-jazz-blues-crawl-08-08-2025 The Sheboygan Midwest Challenge brings three days of extreme powerboat racing and jetski racing action to Sheboygan’s Lake Michigan shoreline all weekend! You’re invited to a kickoff block party (live music and food) tonight (Friday) at City Green and race viewing at various points along the Lake Michigan shoreline including King Park, Blue Harbor and the Sheboygan Yacht Club tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday! https://www.powerboatp1.com/triple-crown-sheboygan The Fairyfolk Festival is in full swing at Sheboygan’s Bookworm Gardens. Tonight (Friday) from 5:30-8:30 is the adults-only Fairyfolk Masquerade! Fun for families continues through this weekend! https://www.bookwormgardens.org/fairyfolk-masquerade The SCIO Farmer’s Market is tomorrow (Saturday)! The market makes fresh, native produce and products available directly from farmers to residents every Wednesday and Saturday from 8-1 in Fountain Park in Downtown Sheboygan. https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/ Howards Grove Dance Team Brat Fry Fundraiser is tomorrow (Saturday) from 10-6 at Piggly Wiggly in Howards Grove. Come support both the middle school & high school dance teams! https://www.facebook.com/events/1452074179163381 The Sheboygan Area Black American Community Walk For Peace is tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:30 at Sheboygan’s Fountain Park. https://www.facebook.com/events/1914097492768065 The Shoreline Striders Running Club presents the Old Plank Sunset Half Marathon from Quit Qui Oc Athletic Complex in Plymouth to The Sports Core in Kohler. The race begins at 6pm tomorrow (Saturday) night! https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Kohler/OldPlank The Kiel Community Picnic is this weekend in Kiel. Vendors, live music, food, a parade and more! https://tinyurl.com/3yy35z7w Oostburg Fire & First Responders invite you to a pancake breakfast tomorrow (Saturday) from 7-10am! $5 gets you all you can eat pancakes! https://www.facebook.com/events/680203931529639 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing lets the dirt fly tomorrow (Saturday) night at the fairgrounds in Plymouth! Gates at 4:30! Weather permitting! http://www.plymouthdtr.com/schedule.html Sheboygan Community Recreation Department hosts Back To Basics, a free school supplies giveaway with the Sheboygan Optimist Club, tomorrow (Saturday) from 8-10am at Longfellow Elementary in Sheboygan. https://www.facebook.com/events/1128277422613205 Elkhart Lake’s Farmers & Artisans Market in the Village Square is a Saturday morning tradition. Pick up fresh seasonal vegetables, flowers, cheese and specialty products from approximately 50 vendors! https://www.elkhartlakechamber.com/farmers-market Food trucks are back at Vollrath and Kiwanis parks Monday evenings from 4-8 through the summer! https://visitsheboygan.com/event/food-truck-mondays/57/ Support the MACC Fund at MACC FunDay Sunday from 11-4 at 3 Sheeps Taproom in Sheboygan! Food trucks, face painting, bouncy houses and live music! https://www.facebook.com/events/1299997455082078/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conway County Hospital Board updates construction project; Little Rock man convicted in death of Conway resident; UACCM celebrates 101 GED graduates; Kiwanis plans Back to School Bash; Morrilton offense previewed; we visit with Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester.

Shawn Ballinger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-ballinger-cfp%C2%AE-30834513/) is the Founder of Columbus Street Financial Planning, an Ohio-based, fee-only RIA overseeing $100 M in assets. After two decades advising high-net-worth families, Shawn launched his own firm in 2019 to prove that comprehensive wealth management shouldn't cost 1 % of a client's portfolio.A U.S. Army National Guard veteran and past President of the FPA of Central Ohio, Shawn now serves 75+ households on a complexity-based flat fee—delivering full-spectrum planning without the sticker shock.In this episode, Chris and Shawn discuss:Scaling from zero clients to $100 M AUM in five years on a flat-fee modelPricing tiers by complexity—and knowing when to raise feesOrganic growth through COIs, Kiwanis service, and community outreachWhy 50 % of great advising is client educationWhen a solo advisor should hire an intern, paraplanner, or full-time staffConnect with Shawn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-ballinger-cfp%C2%AE-30834513/Website: https://columbusstreetfin.com/Email: shawn@columbusstreetfin.comMaximize your marketing, close more clients, and amplify your AUM by following us on:Instagram: https://instagram.com/ultrahighnetworthclientsTikTok: https://tiktok.com/ultrahighnetworthclientsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uhnwcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UHNWCPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/uhnwcpodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ultra-high-net-worth-clients-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDrWebsite: https://uhnwc.comWork with us: https://famousfounder.com/faDISCLAIMER: This content is provided by Chris Brodhead for general information purposes only. It is not an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves risk of loss. Discuss all decisions with a qualified advisor, considering your goals, needs, and risk tolerance.

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The Paranormal Heart Podcast welcomes Michelle Desrochers and Wayne Mallows Host: Kat Ward Date: June 17th, 2025 Segment: 38 Topic: Michelle and Wayne will be taking about their experiences in their last home, a very haunted Gothic Revival Manor House. About Michelle: Michelle is an International Public Figure who has been professionally and actively researching the unexplained, and successfully working in Media for the past two decades with her area of study focused primarily in the field of the Obscure. She is highly versed in many subject matters within her field, and as an Extraterrestrial Experiencer, has expanded her knowledge and studies to include Ufology, Alternative History, and other areas considered “High Strangeness” . She is often called upon by the media to advise, create and consult, (for television and other related media). She is the Creator and Producer to the very popular Podcast “The Outer Realm Radio” in which she hosts with Amelia Pisano. She has a vast knowledge of many topics which leaves her with a diverse spectrum of creativity which is beneficial in her work. She has a passion for old world - ancient history and architecture to which she has always and continues to excel in. Combined with her love of travel, not only did it lead her on an incredible journey of exploration into the locations that she has always dreamed of visiting, but it opened doors to venture into locations that others have been denied access to. She considers herself to be an explorer of all that would be deemed otherworldly.

The Paranormal Heart Podcast welcomes Michelle Desrochers and Wayne Mallows Host: Kat Ward Date: June 17th, 2025 Segment: 38 Topic: Michelle and Wayne will be taking about their experiences in their last home, a very haunted Gothic Revival Manor House. About Michelle: Michelle is an International Public Figure who has been professionally and actively researching the unexplained, and successfully working in Media for the past two decades with her area of study focused primarily in the field of the Obscure. She is highly versed in many subject matters within her field, and as an Extraterrestrial Experiencer, has expanded her knowledge and studies to include Ufology, Alternative History, and other areas considered “High Strangeness” . She is often called upon by the media to advise, create and consult, (for television and other related media). She is the Creator and Producer to the very popular Podcast “The Outer Realm Radio” in which she hosts with Amelia Pisano. She has a vast knowledge of many topics which leaves her with a diverse spectrum of creativity which is beneficial in her work. She has a passion for old world - ancient history and architecture to which she has always and continues to excel in. Combined with her love of travel, not only did it lead her on an incredible journey of exploration into the locations that she has always dreamed of visiting, but it opened doors to venture into locations that others have been denied access to. She considers herself to be an explorer of all that would be deemed otherworldly.

Neighborhood parks are more than a place for kids to play. They provide kids and adults a place to make new friends, appreciate nature and be physically active. A K-State Research and Extension family and child development agent in the Wildcat District is involved with a project to renovate two Kiwanis pocket parks in Pittsburg. Michelle Broxterman says the goal is to encourage intergenerational play and build relationships among neighbors. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

"Yacking with Iocco" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Gary Iocco about community events, he answers questions sent in, and brings Lance Garrick, President of Hiawatha Valley Family - Beyond the Yellow Ribbon as a guest! Plus Shantel Nelson Dow and Anne Jacobson Robertson from the Kiwanis to talk flower baskets.

From the Kiwanis of Claremont - Suzanne Boyington & Kevin Corliss are here as we talk about the Free Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday at the Corbin Bridge in Newport.  We talk about how the fishing derby works, what ages can participate, businesses who sponsor the event, what the Kiwanis does and lots more.

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Jenny and Andy are joined by a familiar face, Nathan Billany of Estes Construction. Nathan worked in the Clinton Community for several years before taking a position with Estes Construction. As a former Clinton Kiwanian, his accent and jovial attitude were always welcomed during lunch meetings and Kiwanis events. Founded by Jim and Lori Estes, Estes Construction serves the Greater Clinton Region by offering its clients a unique pre-construction planning process that provides an enhanced level of input and results in substantial cost savings over the project's life. A vital component of Estes Construction's mission is its commitment to dedicating time and resources to serving as advocates for the communities in which it works. 90% of Estes employees serve on non-profit boards, volunteer their time, and donate their skills to various projects.Estes genuinely desires to be the best—the best builder, the best employer. Achieving this standard of excellence drives the company and reminds the team daily that being average isn't the Estes way. From historical restoration to specialized manufacturing and multi-family housing, Estes is ready and able to serve as your next construction partner. Visit www.estesconstruction.com for more information! To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com. Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

Jefferson Kiwanis Club Member Tim Buenz and Jefferson Telecom General Manager and CEO Jamie Daubendiek talk about their partnership to give out free bike helmets and bikes to the 4th graders at Greene County Elementary School.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are joined by two members of the WA-TAN-YE Club of Clinton, Iowa. The service club is similar to the Kiwanis, Rotary, and Lions Clubs, which engage in service projects and enjoy each other's company. For the first 50 years, the club had a diverse workforce comprising two doctors, nurses, newspaper reporters, office professionals, teachers, sales clerks, cooks, and others. In 1974, they decided that any woman in a position of authority at work could be a member.Anne and Sheila will share information about the club's history, philanthropic giving, and scholarship support. The organization also invests in library needs in Clinton, Camanche, and Fulton. For more information on the Clinton WA-TAN-YE Club, please email Anne at pimadosmom@yahoocom. To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com. Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

Cathy Tutty is an attorney and international trustee with Kiwanis International and a dedicated advocate for community service and youth empowerment. Based in Butte, Montana, Cathy brings decades of leadership experience and a deep commitment to making a global impact through Kiwanis initiatives. Her work focuses on creating opportunities for children, fostering leadership, and inspiring service-driven change worldwide. With a passion for building strong, vibrant communities, Cathy exemplifies the Kiwanis mission of serving the children of the world. Our interview promises to leave you inspired and ready to take action.Click here for more information about Kiwanis International

Today we are discussing the Strawberry Festival in Stilwell, Oklahoma. The Stilwell Strawberry Festival is the longest continuous running event in Oklahoma. It's an event held the second Saturday in May, which celebrates the fruit that put us on the map - strawberries. Stilwell Foods once was the place that froze the delicious berries, grown over many acres across the county, and for sale at grocery stores. Stilwell Kiwanis Club started the event, which began in 1947 and was a competition with each of the farms entering one of their berry pickers for the title of Strawberry Festival queen. Today the queen must be from the county and that contest is held in the spring. Friday evenings of the Festival weekend now offers Stilwell's Got Talent. Following the competition a band performed last year. Saturday is a full day of fun for families and everyone. The morning begins early with a 5-K run, and includes a parade with marching bands, crowning of the Strawberry Queen, strawberry judging and a huge strawberry auction fund-raiser, live music, pony rides for kids, and tons of arts and crafts vendors. A carnival sets up on Wednesday and runs through Saturday night, and the rodeo is a highlight of the weekend. The City of Stilwell, Oklahoma is home to global manufacturing, the longest consecutively running event in the state - the Strawberry Festival, parks, walking trails, biking trails, recreation, rivers, lakes and a 4,300 acre reserve, Hunt Mill Hollow Ranch. Also discussed Heavenlee BBQ, Heavy D's Pizza, Luther Pecan Festival, Kiwanis, Lt Governor Matt Pinnell, Norman Medieval Fair, Catoosa Blue Whale, Catoosa, Fox 23, Route 66 Alliance, and Butcher BBQ. Special thanks to our partner, Think Ability Inc. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. #Stilwell #StrawberryCapital #Festival #Strawberry #rodeo #carnival #BlueWhale #Catoosa #BBQ #Route66 #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #podcast #traveloklahoma #travel #tourism

Today we are discussing Meadowlake Park in Enid, Oklahoma. Meadowlake Park is one of Enid's largest parks covering 110 acres of land. The park offers many family attractions including a miniature train ride around the lake, a miniature golf course and an authentic carousel. There are also other kiddie rides including miniature cars and airplanes, a Ferris wheel, a walking path, picnic areas with shelters, a playground, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, horseshoes, biking trails and restrooms. Fishing is also a popular activity available in Meadowlake Park, and every member of the family can find an activity they enjoy. Stake your claim on fun in Enid, a city with a fascinating history, vibrant shopping, unique dining and a bustling music scene. You'll find plenty of interesting things to do in Enid, Oklahoma. The historic town of Enid was a well-known watering hole and overnight stop along the Chisholm Trail before it opened for settlement as part of the Cherokee Strip land run. This heritage has left a lingering Old West flavor that mingles with modern amenities, from culinary delights to cultural richness. Family fun flourishes in Enid, Oklahoma. Kids love spending a day at Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest, a three-story play castle and hands-on museum. The whole family will enjoy the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, which highlights the Land Run and history of the area, from cowboys to oil barons. All ages are also invited to marvel at the incredible model train exhibits at the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma. Feed your appetite for the arts at The Enid Symphony Center, home of the oldest symphony orchestra in the state, and the Gaslight Theatre, where acclaimed productions are staged year-round. Guests visit Enid's Chautauqua in the Park, one of the oldest Chautauqua events in Oklahoma, and an abundance of live music venues provide a vibrant nightlife and music scene. A host of festivals and events create even more compelling reasons to visit Enid and enjoy all it has to offer. Also discussed Braum's, Kiwanis, Z94, Kelso and Texas. Special thanks to our partner, Enid SOS. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. #park #enid #familyfun #meadowlake #train #lake #river #kiwanis #kelso #Texas #enidsos #braums #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #podcast #traveloklahoma #historic #travel #tourism

Judy Feldhausen is a holistic practitioner and coach. She is an educator and can assist you getting through mindful challenges when working through a health situation. As a graduate from the Southern institute of Natural Health, she is able to provide nutritional information, vitamins and minerals and even show you how to grow probiotics in your kitchen. She holistically looks at bloodwork to determine root cause of health challenges. She loves to cook and convert unhealthy family favorite recipes into healthy new traditions. She intends to leave a legacy of integrity, responsibility, and harmony.Judy has had a heart for people all her life. Her corporate employment ranges from electronics to cosmetics and now natural health. She believes that donating her time is an important part of her life and is chair of the Natural Resource Conservancy Commission and Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis and sits on two Not-for-Profit Boards. Her highest honors are being named Illinois Woman of Achievement, listed in the Who's Who IN AMERICA and named her communities Business Person of the Year. Because of her own family history of CardioVascular disease, she founded the Cardio Wellness group whose mission is to eliminate heart disease using screenings and nitric oxide therapy protocol so that families stay healthy and connected. She also creates mouthwatering recipes using ingredients that support heart and gut health while boosting the immune system. In these uncertain times it has never been more important to take control of our health. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, her mission is to transform lives around the world by providing ancient healing and the most innovative natural health solutions. Her latest project is co-founding Unleash Your Free Spirit, a platform to share what it means to each of us and how to manifest it.She is married to her lifelong sweetheart, Geoff; has 2 children and 4 grandchildren.She believes that the proper name is bunny, not rabbit.She stops to listen to the sound of Geese flying overhead.She loves to learn new things.She enjoys walking through the leaves on a crisp Autumn morning.She notices synchronicity, coincidence, blessings.She is intensely curious about what it means to be human.She aspires to wisdom and peace of mind.She wants to live to be 100. (she figures the wisdom bit will take that long)Contact Judy Feldhausen:Your HealthMatters on LinkedIn liveBooks: healthy habits for busy bodies, the ethical entrepreneur, Lily the indigo childConnect with Judy at www.CardioWellnessGroup.com or 1/800-957-8946Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/ The Great Discovery eLearning Platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberley l

From the Kiwanis of Claremont, Suzanne Boyington is here as we talk about the 25th Big Online Kiwanis Auction happening April 4 - 12 at www.ourkiwanisauction.com, the support of local businesses, how to bid, what the Kiwanis does in our community, the bell ringing this past Crhistmas, the Claremont Brewfest, the fishing derby and more.

This week on Mismatched, it's Ohio 4-H Week and it's Fat Tuesday, Kristin made a King Cake, while Danna chats  about Savannah, Georgia. Kristin's kids don't want their parents traveling without them, while Danna insists her kids will have more fun because—let's be real—she's the cooler parent. Meanwhile, the boys got into some trouble, and Danna proves she's the better wife by waiting in a ridiculous line. Kristin also talks fowl—but you'll have to listen to find out what that's all about. Oh, and don't forget—there's a pancake breakfast in their small town, sponsored by Kiwanis, and of course, you gotta go to church before! Hit play now—you don't want to miss this one!

 To say that Claire Sinclair is  generous with her time, is an understatement.  She's been a teacher for decades.   And currently she's  teaching kindergarten in the same classroom at the same elementary school she attended.    What's interesting about how our conversation began is that both Claire and her mother  attended Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ and both women married their high school sweethearts, just decades apart.Claire shares stories of the similarities of she and her mom and how much it means to her that so many people from her community still hold her mother close to their heart. Claire's mother, 'Ellie,'  was known as "The Duck Lady" in Maplewood/South Orange NJ. What she started many years ago as a simple race in a brook with plastic ducks has grown to raising tens of thousands of dollars annually for different organizations that help and support kids, ie Kiwanis, Scouts, YMCA, etc. Ellie's mom, Claire's maternal grandmother,  passed away when Ellie was in her 20's. When Ellie's father remarried, there was no real love between she and her step mother so she moved in with one of her favorite aunts, Aunt Fay, her birth mother's sister, who ran a preschool out of her home. Ellie had interests in nursing and/or becoming a teacher but her career was cut short when it was time to start a family. Claire says "she likes to dabble in a little bit of everything, just like her mom."  Claire is involved in community awareness when it comes to food insecure families. She volunteers regularly at local food pantries distributing food as well as keeping her young students involved by organizing can drives at the elementary school. As a board member for MEND, Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity, located throughout Essex County, NJ, Claire regularly sees families in need of help and like her mom, it's hard for her to say no to helping others.Claire is the administrator of a Facebook Group, 'Habitual Gratitude 365' where she shares daily prompts of things that her multitude of followers are grateful for. Again, like her mom, and as a mother, she loves to help others in need.Claire's mother passed away in 2013 but she's left an imprint on the community.  Claire was lucky enough to have one last phone call from her mom and she's so happy that she picked up that call.Claire also has a  park bench in Maplewood Memorial Park, which was dedicated to her mother, by the community, nestled nicely right beside the brook where Ellie started her very first Memorial Day 'Duck Race.' That's where Claire goes on a regular basis to feel her mother's support, love and guidance.Claire Sinclair's Recent book:The Mice Wo Came to Story TimeFacebook Page:Habitual Gratitude 365, Claire Gianni SinclairLinkedIn: Claire SinclairInstagram: clairesinclair, clairesinclairwrites,habitualgratitudeX:Claire Sinclair, MrsSinclairK123, project4kindBleusky:Clairesinclair SHLTMM YOUTUBE CHANNEL: You can now listen to my podcasts on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUWxgQECqrMqI1ylVH9Dpw         "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother

02/07/25: Shareen Stark is the Kiwanis Pancake Karnival Chair, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the 67th Annual Pancake Karnival. This year, all proceeds support a special area in Island Park dedicated to Mental Wellness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paranormal Heart Podcast welcomes Author Wayne Mallows Date: December 31st, 2024 Segment: 014 Topic: Wayne discusses Book 1 of The Vampyre Tales Series - Whitechapel Road - A Vampyre Tale About The Author: Wayne is the Author of the Vampyre Tales Series. He began writing when he was in grade school because he found it relaxed him, and helped him to “escape” the real world. As time went on, he was given the opportunity to teach a drama class at a local high school, to which he accepted and focused on the importance of stage presence and character building. This later led to a request that would change everything for him. He was asked to create a “believable” Vampire character, and not only did he comply, but his character went on to become his personal persona that would later thrive as the main character of the Vampyre Tales. His books have been taking vampire fans on a journey of their own, leaving a trail of rave reviews and one award thus far, and it's only the beginning. He was also the “head vampire” for one of Canada‘s largest theme parks, for the Halloween season several years running which attracted the attention of other organizations. He was hired as a consultant, to build their theatrical haunted houses for the and Screamers in Ottawa Ontario Canada, operated by the Kiwanis was the first, then went on to become a well-known Halloween hotspot . Being non for profit, other Kiwanis divisions throughout the country have since based their Halloween haunts on the Ottawa location, and the creativity behind the origins, have come from Wayne Mallows. Wayne owned a haunted Gothic Revival Manor House for over a decade, and is no Stranger to the Paranormal He has also appeared on paranormal television, with a few honourable mentions being Paranormal Survivor S3, Paranormal Night Shift, There's No Such Thing as Ghosts, Much Music, and more. WEBSITE: www.waynemallows.com

Having arrived in his new position in February, Paul describes many activities of Kiwanis International which is headquartered in Indianapolis.

The Salvation Army in Kewanee has scheduled its Christmas campaign, starting with a media kickoff on November 15th. Eddie Toliver joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming events for the Kewanee Salvation Army. Highlights include the Bear versus Packers event on November 16th and the Santa versus Grinch event on November 30th, from 12 to 3 PM. The campaign will feature a Christmas concert on December 15th at the First Congregational Church, with proceeds supporting local initiatives. Additionally, the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs will participate on December 14th and December 21st, respectively. Angel Tree gift tags are up at Walmart in Kewanee, and pickups are set for December 19th and December 20th at the 360 Life Center.

In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomes Rick Ours from the Kiwanis Club of Winchester and Kelly Bober, Executive Director at the ChildSafe Center-CAC, to discuss the upcoming Fall Pancake Day. Rick, a board member of the Kiwanis Club, talks about the history and significance of the event, including the transition back to normalcy post-COVID and the massive community engagement it entails. He highlights that 5,000 to 7,000 attendees join each year, with a balance of dine-in and takeout.  Kelly shares insights about the mission of the ChildSafe Center, explaining how it provides a coordinated response to child abuse allegations and consistent therapy services for victims and their families. She expresses excitement about being the major beneficiary of this year's Fall Pancake Day, outlining how it aids their funding needs and how her organization is deeply involved in the event's planning and volunteer efforts. The conversation also delves into logistical details for the event, including the wide availability of tickets, the volunteer shifts, and the procedural nuances that make Pancake Day a well-oiled machine. They also discuss the importance of coffee and the community vibe that Pancake Day brings, emphasizing the event's role in fostering community connections. Listeners are provided with clear details about obtaining tickets, event timings, and the significant role of partnerships, such as with Shenandoah University's volunteer support. Finally, Kelly mentions a Christmas raffle on the horizon while Rick provides information on how to get involved with the Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis Club of Winchester meets at noon on Wednesdays at the Winchester Moose Club located at 215 E. Cork St. Follow them on Facebook to stay up to date on their activities. Learn more about ChildSafe Center-CAC on their website: https://www.childsafecenter.com/ and follow them on Facebook for updates about their Christmas raffle.

On the first half of this episode, Barry chats with Jim Coots of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester and Kelly Bober with the Child Safe Center.  Jim is the chairman of the Community Pancake Day on 10/26 and the primary beneficiary of the funds raised is the Child Safe Center, promoting a collaborative response to child abuse. On the second segment, Barry sits down with 'Joseph The Walking Mall Poet' who writes poetry by request for passersby on his antique typewriter.  Joseph invites listeners to "In The Round:  A Jazz Poetry Experience" on 11/2. 

So, full disclosure: I wanted to do an episode on networking, covering it from a perspective I haven't yet addressed. That's not always easy when you've done more than 300 episodes! I've done episodes on how to network throughout your career, but today I wanted to focus on networking as a major component of your job search strategy. I ended up deciding to pull pieces from some other episodes I've done on networking while also adding fresh, new content. So here goes. Why Should I Network? -As many as 85% of jobs are gotten through networking, with 70% or more of all jobs being in the Hidden Job Market. -Hiring managers like to hire people they know. In the absence of people the hiring managers personally know, they like to hire people who are known by people the hiring managers know, like, and trust. Many companies have a referral program for this very reason. -When you are just applying online to the company's website or via sites like LinkedIn, it is akin to being in a very crowded auditorium, trying to get the attention of the people on stage. It's very difficult.  -When you have a conversation with a decision maker in the absence of a posted job, you are in competition with no one. This is where the real magic happens. -Even when you have a world-class resume and superior LinkedIn profile like the ones I create for my clients, you are still not fully dimensional. That can only happen through personal interaction. -Once you've established a relationship with someone who is in a position to hire you or advocate for you, your shortcomings as they relate to the job qualifications may become less significant. Keep in mind that, as you network, you aren't asking people for a job. You are asking for leads, referrals, suggestions – and hopefully, for them to make an introduction on your behalf. Group NetworkingIf you are looking in your local area for an opportunity, an in-person networking event may be a great option for you. Keep in mind, however, that even if you are looking for positions in another city or state or a remote opportunity, the people you meet at a local networking event will have friends, colleagues, and family members in a wide range of roles as a wide range of companies – possibly even throughout the world. My recommendation is to identify 2-3 potential group networking opportunities, then give each at least two tries before crossing them off your list. Here are some suggestions: -Chamber of Commerce -Rotary, Kiwanis, and other service clubs -Your place of worship -Your university alumni association -Meetup/Facebook events -Events you attend on your own – if there are people there, you can network -Professional association meetings (your own and others') -Educational/training event -Causes you volunteer with/are on the board of In addition, there are online networking events, especially since Covid. I belong to a group called Ellevate Women's Network – do some googling and see what you can find that interests you. How to Work the EventThis depends, of course, on the setup of the event, but I want to give you some tips and considerations. -Set a goal. Depending on the overall size and composition of the group, decide ahead of time how many people you want to speak with. Alternatively, you may decide to network until you find someone who ____ (fill in the blank). -The all-important first impression. Smile, give a strong handshake, make eye contact as you introduce yourself. Repeat the other person's name as a way to help you remember it. -First be interested, then interesting. So many people get hung up on what they are going to say. Instead, focus on getting the other person to talk. Come up with a couple of questions you can ask everyone you meet. For example:            -What book that you've read has had the biggest impact on you?            -Are you a dog or a cat person – and why?            -What's one thing on your bucket list? The common thread here is that these aren't questions everyone else is asking, and the person you are asking them of won't have a canned answer for you. They will have to drop into the present and actually think about their answer! And you'll learn something interesting about them. -Position yourself strategically. If people are standing around, stay out of the corners of the room. A good place to stand is near the food or drink areas. If you are attending a seated event such as a luncheon, choose a table that is already about ½ full – and where the people already at the table don't seem to be in a private huddle. Don't sit with people you already know. Here are some lines you can try at the table to get the conversation going:            -Who has attended the event before? (Then ask those who say “yes” what they have found most beneficial about it)            -What is everyone reading right now?            -Who has seen a really good movie lately? One-on-One NetworkingMost people only think of networking with the people they already know – what I call “low-hanging fruit.” Their approach sounds something like this:            “I'm looking for a job. If you think of anything, let me know.” In one ear and out the other. It isn't that they don't WANT to help you, it's that you haven't really given them a WAY to help you. Identify 10-12 companies you want to work for – those that are an ideal fit with your skills, the culture you thrive in, your preferred geographic location, products/services you believe in, etc. Then used LinkedIn's Advanced Search function to find:           -Someone you know who works there, or has worked there recently            -Someone who is connected to the decision maker            -Centers of Influence How to Steer the ConversationNetworking, when done correctly, is an exchange among equals. You are giving as much value as you are receiving.  If the meeting is 30 minutes, spend the first 20-25 talking about the other person. What projects are they working on? What new challenges are they facing? What's keeping them up at night? At minimum, you are providing a listening ear. You might also be able to suggest strategies, tools, resources, vendors, or other things that will help them. Then they are likely to say something like, “We've talked about me this whole time! What's going on with you?” You will have an ask prepared, based on your research of them on LinkedIn. Here's an example: “I'm in the early stages of looking for my next opportunity, leveraging my success at COMPANY as YOUR ROLE. I saw on LinkedIn that you are connected to NAME and she's someone I would love to speak with. Would you be willing to introduce me?” Now you have given the other person a specific ask – something concrete they can do for you. They may not know that person well (or at all) and may suggest someone else they can introduce you to – and that's okay. How to Incorporate Networking into Your Job Search-Just starting out: 25% of your time should be spent in networking-based activities -Mid-career: 50% -Senior-level and executive: 75% - 100% -If you are a full-time job seeker: 30 hours per week on your job search -Part-time job seeker: 5 hours per week on your job search You can do the math.   If you are a high-achieving professional with the goal of landing in the C-suite, the Highly Promotable coaching program may be just the ticket! This 1:1 program is targeted to strategically leverage one of your strengths to become a signature strength — and move the needle on one of your developmental areas so it becomes a strength.  This is a four-figure investment in your professional future! If this sounds like just what you need, schedule a complimentary introductory call to determine if you are a fit for Highly Promotable:  https://calendly.com/lesaedwards/highly-promotable-introductory-call 

The Kiwanis Club of Richmond and Tuckahoe Kiwanis Club are joining forces to host the annual Kiwanis Cup Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 28, at Hermitage Country Club, 1248 Hermitage Road in Manakin-Sabot. The event will raise funds for two local children's charities, ChildSavers and Henrico CASA. The tournament will begin with registration at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Box lunches will be available on the carts. and a presentation and awards dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Kiwanis Cup is a signature annual fundraiser for the Kiwanis Clubs, aiming to raise awareness and...Article LinkSupport the show

Freddie Duncan, Bob Palmer, and Charlie Mackie are here to tell us whats coming up with the Kiwanis club!

In this episode, host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu, welcomes Tamie, a passionate entrepreneur and political candidate, who shares her journey from being a single mom and business owner to running for Congress. Tamie discusses the importance of women's voices in politics, the unique challenges women face in leadership roles, and her commitment to bringing compassion and civility to government.Content Highlights:[02:10] Tamie's Background:Tamie shares her background as a single mom, entrepreneur, and granddaughter of a WWII veteran.Discusses her experience in business and the impact of the pandemic on her career.[05:25] Pivot to Politics:Tamie explains her transition into politics and her motivation to bring civility and the female perspective to politics.[08:45] The Importance of Women in Politics:Tamie talks about how being a mother qualifies women for leadership roles, and how women's unique perspectives can lead to progress and community improvement.[15:30] Challenges and Double Standards:Tamie addresses the double standards women face in politics, including scrutiny of their appearance and personal lives, and the importance of perseverance and setting boundaries against negativity.[22:50] Compassion and Empathy in Leadership:Tamie speaks about the importance of compassion and empathy in her political campaign.[28:40] Encouragement for Aspiring Female Leaders:Advice to women considering entering politics or leadership roles.The significance of stepping up and taking action without waiting for perfect conditions.[34:10] Final Thoughts and InspirationGuest Spotlight: Tamie WilsonTamie Wilson, an entrepreneur, single mom and an advocate for all Ohio families, who has made it her life's work to help people live happier healthier lives. Tamie is also the 2024 Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio's 4th Congressional District.Tamie's "Get Things Done" and her no-nonsense approach to community service led Tamie into politics, especially after she had to shut down her business due to COVID-19. For Tamie, representing the people of Ohio's 4th Congressional district is about addressing the challenges facing Ohioans, most of which she has experienced personally.With a robust professional background in sales, marketing, counseling, and leadership roles within small business and major corporations, she has helped to retain and create thousands of jobs over the last 23 years. Her proactive “Get Things Done” mindset and common-sense approach to community service and creating a flourishing economy naturally propelled her into the realm of politics, In addition, she is deeply involved in work with veterans. Her grandfather was a WWII U.S. Veteran. As a community volunteer, Tamie has been active with the DCPAAA (Delaware Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association), Eagles, UCC (Unity Community Center), LWV (League of Women Voters), the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, End CAN, Kiwanis, and other efforts to prevent child abuse and programs to create healthy living.To learn more and support Tamie, visit her campaign website: tamiewilson.com , follow Tammy on X (@tamieuscongress) and join the conversation on Facebook.Connect with "Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them" on

From the Kiwanis of Claremont, Kevin Corliss and Tanya Hinkley are here as they gear up for the Kiwanis' first free Fishing Derby on June 1st at the Corbin Covered Bridge in Newport.  We talk about the prizes, how the derby works, what the Kiwanis does, how to register, and lots more.

This week, the Maier's get together on a sunny, warm afternoon to discuss: podcast community, the Masters, Kiwanis, Fest of Ale, biopsy, Apple charges, hockey pool, SOW, pop country, and Coachella. Reach Us:  @kmaemaier  @chrismaierbc  @hwywhoney  hwywhoney@gmail.com

Two guests join Barry at the breakfast table this week: Clay Perry is Chair of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester's 'Community Pancake Day' to benefit the Winchester Rescue Mission, and he extends the invitation to chow down on pancakes and sausage on Saturday, April 20th from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Morning radio host Randy Woodward with The River 95.3 chats with Barry about his April 27th half-marathon' fundraiser for 'Dakota's Dream Animal Rescue' to help a sweet, special needs kitty named Lily. 

Greed, arrogance and lust led Robert Anderson to kill his wife of nearly twenty years. He was a pillar of the community. He owned four Service Master franchises, he was a Kiwanis member and former President, and a former teacher and Athletic Director at Salem High School. The combination of his love for money and infatuation with a younger girl led him to the brutal beating of his wife and subsequent attempt to frame an employee and former student. The death of his wife in Lawrence Mass, was considered an extreme act of rage and was initially attributed to the violence that was pervasive in the city at the time. The homicide was subsequently compared to the murder of Carol Stuart by her husband Charles Stuart, five years earlier in Boston. That Stuart murder was also initially attributed to the violence of the city.Follow investigators from three agencies as they follow the evidence and track their quarry. In the end, justice reigned. MURDER OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR: The True Story of the Murder of a popular Salem, NH teacher by her husband, the murder labeled as a Charles Stuart copycat-John TommasiMagicMind.com/TruemurderThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3269715/advertisement