Podcast appearances and mentions of kristi brown

Kristi Brown, the esteemed owner and executive chef of Communion Restaurant & Bar, has embarked on a remarkable culinary journey spanning several years. Her dedication and passion have culminated in the establishment of a family-owned and operated restaurant, earning her numerous accolades both locally and internationally. In a recent podcast, Brown discusses the evolution of her restaurant and the experiences that have shaped her culinary path. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

In this episode, Connects affiliated scholar Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano provides an introduction to the women of Così fan tutte and the gender roles and expectations of Mozart's time. This conversation was recorded as part of Connects' professional development series Opera for Educators. Playing now through March 30, tickets for Così fan tutte are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this pre-recorded, pre-performance lecture, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano guides you through Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, the plot, the history, and of course the music. Tickets to Romeo and Juliet are available now at LAOpera.org.

Vince speaks with Kristi Brown, Executive Director of Ascend Women's Center in Asheville, NC about the damage done by Hurricane Helene and the clean-up and assistance she's been providing.      For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.30.24 Hour 1   Devastation comes to Asheville, NC as Hurricane Helene rips through much of the east coast.  At least 120 Americans have been killed by the storm with the number likely to climb.  Joe Biden claims the federal government has done all that it can for the people affected by the storm.  Vince speaks with Kristi Brown, Executive Director of Ascend Women's Center in Asheville, NC about the damage done by Hurricane Helene and the clean-up and assistance she's been providing.        For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano provides additional context for Madame Butterfly in this pre-recorded lecture a part of Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. Tickets for Madame Butterfly are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode of Inside Source, host Mary Straton Smith welcomes Kristi Brown, a regional economic development consultant with TVA and a life and leadership coach with Upside Browns. Kristi shares her unique journey, balancing her dual roles, and delves into her passion for helping communities and individuals thrive. Listen as Kristi discusses the importance of overcoming adversity, leveraging emotional intelligence, and the value of intentional connections. Gain insights on navigating male-dominated industries, combating imposter syndrome, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice and heartfelt wisdom.

Leadership is essential for career advancement and building a successful business. Being a leader involves inspiring, influencing, and guiding others toward a shared goal. In this episode of Unleash Your Ambition Podcast, Stacie Walker and Kristi Brown have a conversation about strategic leadership to advance in the medical industry. SHOW NOTES: https://www.unleashyourambition.com/blog/strategic-leadership-to-advance-in-the-medical-industry-featuring-kristi-brown We'd love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode. CONNECT WITH KRISTI BROWN: Resources: https://theleap.co/creator/LeadershipWithKristi/ instagram.com/leadershipwithkristi CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER: Visit Stacie's Website Connect with Stacie on Instagram Connect with Stacie on YouTube MUSIC CREDIT: Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com  

Part 3 of our "Celebrating Seattle" series culminated in gathering our community of like-minded travelers, eager to hear the captivating travel tales and deep affection for Seattle from James Beard Award nominee Chef Kristi Brown of Communion Restaurant in Seattle's Central District. Recorded at Kinn Venice amidst a live audience comprising media, influencers, travel advisors, and travel enthusiasts.   Chef Kristi illuminated how her passion for Seattle's rich and diverse cultures ignited her curiosity to delve into the city and fuel her culinary ingenuity. Her favorite dish might catch you off guard, and her quest to savor this meal was a journey filled with meaning and appreciation. Securing two James Beard nominations in four years stands as a remarkable achievement, and Chef Kristi graciously acknowledged the significance of the honor. She attributes it to the supportive community, her dedicated team, and the vibrant city of Seattle, which has provided her the platform to inspire people worldwide. Before the event, our community mingled over Washington State wines and Pacific Northwest-inspired fare and desserts from Akasha's, kindling the wanderlust for Seattle. Raffle prizes, including Alaska Airlines tickets and a stay at downtown Seattle's Hotel Andra, along with an array of donated items from Visit Seattle partners and friends such as Atrium Kitchen Pike Place, Bite Society, Eighth Generation, Filson, Monorail Espresso Seattle, Arvin Goods, Seattle Refined, and Refugee Artisan Initiative added to the excitement of the evening. A heartfelt thank you to Chef Kristi Brown, Jeannette Ceja, Visit Seattle, and the TWM team as well as the incredible assembly of travelers, for making the night truly memorable. For all your Seattle travel needs and cozy season deals, visit visitseattle.org.  

In part two of our special series “Celebrating Seattle”  in collaboration with Visit Seattle TWM podcast host Mike Schibel is joined again by the acclaimed bilingual travel journalist Jeannette Ceja.  For any traveler, the heart of a destination lies within its people and community. We had the privilege of connecting with remarkable small business owners within the Hispanic, Latino, and BIPOC communities. Exploring hidden treasures, perhaps not yet on the visitor map but beloved by locals, was a true delight. We enjoyed a fantastic cup of coffee on a quintessential cozy Seattle morning at the Station Coffee Shop, where we had the pleasure of conversing with Co-Owner Luis Rodriguez. Luis, who moved to Seattle over thirty years ago from Baja Mexico, shared with us the profound importance of owning a coffee shop—to inspire pride in his children and demonstrate to the youth in the community that they can achieve anything. In Seattle's White Center neighborhood, we ventured to the Salvadorean Bakery, founded by sisters Ana Castro and Aminta Elgin, originally from El Salvador. This establishment, comprising a restaurant, bakery, and market, stands as a pillar in the community. From authentic pupusas to heavenly baked goods, it's no wonder Seattleites rave about this bakery. Having a local guide is invaluable, and we were fortunate to have Laura Clise from Intentionalist show us the diverse tapestry of small businesses and the passionate individuals behind them. Understanding how our everyday choices—where we dine, drink, and shop—impact the places we visit is truly enlightening. Our Seattle journey concluded with a toast alongside Ken Dillon, owner of Footprint Wine Tap, the city's first sustainable keg wine-on-tap bar. The inviting ambiance, stellar wine selection, and warm locals made leaving this spot a challenge. For all your Seattle travel needs and cozy season deals, visit VisitSeattle.org Part three of our special series is coming up with a live podcast recording with acclaimed Chef Kristi Brown.

Shawna Lucey and Rachel Willis-Sorensen bring the story of La Traviata to life through extensive research and world-building, sharing glimpses of their unique rehearsal process and personal stories that shape their artistry with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano. Don't miss this new to LA production, playing now through April 26. Tickets are available at LAOpera.org.

Committee chairs with the National Lifeline Association (NaLA), Danielle Perry and Kristi Brown, on the need for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and why they're not giving up on getting funding from Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Grant Still's Highway 1, USA is an opera about family. Listen in as affiliated scholar, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano and the grand-daughter of William Grant Still - Celeste Headlee, discuss who Still was at home - and how the powerful women in his life influenced the drama we see unfold on stage.

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Kristi Brown, Director of Admission. This episode is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast.  Kristi grew up in Huntsville, Alabama and earned bachelor's degrees in history and English from Birmingham- Southern College.  After college she earned her M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Kristi taught in Alabama public high schools before moving to Texas where she began teaching history at St. Agnes Academy.  She came to Presbyterian School as a middle school humanities teacher in 2000 and was a member of the founding middle school faculty.  While at PS, she has served as teacher, Associate Head of Middle School, and Admission Director.  Kristi has seen every 8th grade class graduate in the history of the School and is passionate about sharing how the School has impacted the lives of so many students and families. Kristi's experience with admission and enrollment management has opened doors for her to present and lead conferences across the country for Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS) as well as the Enrollment Management Association (EMA).  In addition, Kristi has served for over 10 years on the Board of Houston Area Independent Schools (HAIS) which includes presiding as President over the group.Kristi has two daughters who were PS Lifers, Allie, Class of 2014, and Anna, Class of 2017. In her free time, Kristi loves to cook for her husband, Adam, and children. She still fries chicken and makes things like macaroni and cheese, biscuits and cornbread the way her grandmother taught her when she was seven years old. 

This fall, LA Opera presents Gabriela Lena Frank's El último sueño de Frida y Diego, a fantastical exploration of the turbulent relationship between artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. In this episode, Ms. Frank joins Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano to discuss how the composer's multicultural heritage has influenced her work and inspired this innovative opera. Tickets to El último sueño de Frida y Diego and the rest of LA Opera's 2023-2024 season are available now at LAOpera.org.

Beth Morrison launched her production company to create space for diverse artists. Sixty world premieres later, Beth Morrison Projects' intimate and cutting-edge operas share universal stories. Listen as Beth Morrison and musicologist, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano, dig deeper into why these works are so important for long-time opera lovers and those new to the art form. Catch the west-coast premiere of our Off Grand double bill, TRADE and Mary Motorhead, playing April 27-30, 2023. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

Mountain Area Pregnancy Services is a local (Ashv/Waynesville) 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry providing help, hope & healing for women & families in WNC going through an unplanned pregnancy or loss of a baby. They educate them on their choices and let them decide their next steps. They provide a parenting program where people earn free items for their baby. They also offer a large grief program whereby support if given to women & families who lose a baby for any reason.  (Counseling, special ultrasounds, helping plan services, etc.) All services are free & confidential for all clients. Mountain Area Pregnancy Services partner with multiple community agencies & doctors to meet every woman's need.For more information visit: web: https://mtnpregnancy.com/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountainAreaPregnancyServicesSupport the show

Get out the roasting pan and baster. Thanksgiving is here. Last year we spoke with New York Times-recognized Seattle chef Kristi Brown.We'll hear that conversation about good food and the ritual of gathering.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

In this episode, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano, Chair of Music History and Literature at the Colburn Conservatory of Music explores Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor in this pre-recorded pre-performance talk. Showing now through October 9th tickets are available at LAOpera.org.

Bad habits, toxic relationships, soul-sucking jobs — our inner voices tell us the truth, but are we listening? A moment of nakedness in the vastness of the ocean helped restaurant owner Kristi Brown slow down enough to hear what her inner voice was telling her. On this episode of Truth Be Told, we explore how listening to ourselves can lead us to joy and our ultimate purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed and Lee talk with Kristi Brown, the Executive Director of Mountain Area Pregnancy Services (MAPS), a faith-based pregnancy care center in Asheville, NC.  https://mtnpregnancy.com The MAPS' facility was recently the victim of vandalism including pro-abortion slogans and threats being spray painted on the building and sidewalk.  This is only one of several recent attacks on pro-life centers around the country which have been ignored by the mainstream media.  It also seems to be just one sign of increasing tension over the abortion issue.The January 6th Committee continues hearings and a group of Senators has announced a "framework" for new gun legislation.  Also, Lee explains what the new LIV golf tour is all about.  All this and more.Email:  Comments@LetsThinkPodcast.comTwitter: @LetsThinkPodca2Gettr:  @LetsThinkPodParler:  @LetsThinkPodInstagram:  LetsThinkAboutThatPodcast

Bad habits, toxic relationships, soul-sucking jobs — our inner voices tell us the truth, but are we listening? A moment of nakedness in the vastness of the ocean helped restaurant owner Kristi Brown slow down enough to hear what her inner voice was telling her. On this episode of Truth Be Told, we explore how listening to ourselves can lead us to joy and our ultimate purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chair of Music History at the Colburn Conservatory of Music, Kristi Brown-Montesano discusses Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio. This talk was given at the performance of Beethoven's Fidelio with Dudamel and Deaf West Theatre at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Piece discussed: BEETHOVEN Fidelio See this year's Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2021/22 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

In this podcast, which continues our Exploring the Operatic Canon series, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano takes us through the influences on the canon and helps us to examine the nature of opera as well as the possibilities and challenges for its future.

Before you enter the (bright pink) fantasy world of Cinderella, learn more about the opera and its composer with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano, Chair of Music History at the Colburn Conservatory of Music and a LA Opera Connects affiliated scholar. This pre-show talk gives you the ins and outs of Rossini's life, his magical opera, and the characters of Cinderella.

It's the closest thing to a normal Thanksgiving since the beginning of the pandemic. We're calling on Chef Kristi Brown of That Brown Girl Cooks! catering and Communion Restaurant & Bar to find out what the holiday will look like for her.Follow us on Instagram @seattlenowpod

In this pre-performance talk, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano, Chair of Music History at the Colburn Conservatory of Music and an LA Opera Connects affiliated scholar, introduces audiences to "Alcina," an opera seria written by George Frideric Handel. Dr. Brown-Montesano discusses the composer, the baroque period and the story of this great work.

In this Behind the Curtain conversation, musicologist Dr. Kristi Brown Montesano and Dr. Arianne Helou, a dramaturg and French studies scholar, discuss "Oedipus Rex," composed by Igor Stravinsky to a libretto by Jean Cocteau based on the ancient Greek tragedy of the same name by Sophocles. The 1927 opera is a highly stylized, ritualistic work set in the time of plague. On Sunday, June 6, 2021, LA Opera will present "Oedipus Rex" at our home in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. With a limited audience and safety protocols observed, it will be our first public, indoor performance since March 2020. Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon conducts a stellar cast led by tenor Russell Thomas, LA Opera's Artist in Residence, as Oedipus, the doomed king. Mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges returns as Jocasta, his queen (and mother). Legendary actor Stephen Fry will make his LA Opera debut (via audio recording) as the Narrator in this equally-legendary tale. A special online version of "Oedipus Rex" will be released on June 17 for home viewing. Please check our website at www.LAOpera.org for more information.

Chef Kristi Brown-Wokoma of That Brown Girl Cooks! Dani and Kristi talk about food as life, food as art, and feeding the people and standing on the shoulders of our ancestors. Conversation was recorded over Instagram Live on June 6, 2020. Watch Dani and Kristi's episode on CD Forum's Instagram. About CD Forum: The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

More on the Big Lie of BLM, why fear and reflection is NOT the answer to the efforts to "remake" our history and our society. What should President Trump do about CHAZ (Randy says not a darn thing)? And CO GOP Vice-chairman Kristi Brown on how John Hickenlooper is handing the election to US Senator Cory Gardner.

Widely acclaimed English actor/writer/director Simon McBurney and his equally accomplished brother, composer/writer/scholar Gerard McBurney, collaborate with Salonen to present darkly satirical musical-theater works from the heyday of German Expressionism. The music is inflected with 1920s jazz and popular song, along with an edge of cynicism. Program: HINDEMITH Murderer, Hope of Women WEILL/BRECHT The Berlin Requiem WEILL/BRECHT The Seven Deadly Sins  

The God of the Impossible - Weekly Encouragement - Interview with Journey member Kristi Brown

In this episode, we talk to Kristi Brown of Bloomington, IN. We were high school acquaintances and have become adult friends, bonding over a love of entrepreneurship and business. Kristi had a similar entry port to business as myself. We both shared a love of our childhood sport and took it to the next level of studio ownership. In this episode, we listen to her story of how she went from dance teacher, to studio owner, to barber shop owner and master marketer! As a multiple venture owner who is an expert in designing and executing successful businesses, she exudes such a comfort and confidence around goal setting and accomplishment. I totally dig her “get-to-it” style and love that she does NOT mess around with her life. What Kristi wants, Kristi gets. Join us as she talks about: Her biggest childhood cheerleader Life as a female business owner in a male oriented business Defining your personal version of success How to transition from one business to another Hometown business gossip (sorry, not sorry) Writing her first book! Kristi’s experience has now led her to work with other local business owners through her “Building Ownership” program and marketing services. Her next goal is to examine in depth the trials of female business owners (goodness knows there are plenty) through her first book. By the end of this episode, I was fired up and ready to plan execute my next venture! On this episode of Fear Free Launches, we’re listening to this bad chick Kristi Brown. She’s no nonsense. She’s feisty. She’s a reinventing herself in more ways than one. Check her out at: Building Ownership Blog Email her! Kristi Brown – Facebook page @KristiBrown11- Instagram Remember to Download Episode 1’s FREE PDF Worksheet at: www.Fearfreelaunches.com Find us on IG at www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches Find Kim on FB at https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

Kristi Brown and Eric Stafford, of the Kansas Chamber, and Jeff Glendening, of the Kansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity, reflect on tax plan vetoes, overall spending, health care policy and school funding.

About This Performance:Performed by Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva, Beethoven's timeless Fourth Concerto, with its extraordinarily poetic slow movement, is followed by Beethoven's noble and majestic final concerto, played for us by Spanish virtuoso Javier Perianes. Program:HAYDN : “Lord Nelson” Mass (Missa in Angustiis) in D minor, Hob. XXII/11 Intermission BEETHOVEN : Mass in C major, Op. 86 Artists:Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel conductorLiv Redpath sopranoAnna Larsson mezzo-sopranoDavid Portillo tenorMatthias Goerne bass-baritoneLos Angeles Master Chorale      Grant Gershon Artistic Director SUN / MAY 26, 2019 – 2:00PM Upcoming concerts: www.laphil.com/calendar Upbeat Live schedule, details, and speaker bios: www.laphil.com/ubl

About the Performance: This vivid program of orchestral showpieces contrasts the music of masters of instrumental color and shading, climaxing in Respighi's popular depiction of Roman pine groves. The program also includes a work by Donatoni – one of the conductor's teachers – that Salonen and the LA Phil premiered in 2001. “I love the kaleidoscopic world of Donatoni, the sudden twists and turns and the sheer beauty of the surface of the music,” Salonen said. It also features a showpiece for a widely acclaimed young pianist, the masterpiece Ravel wrote for a pianist who lost his right arm in World War I. Program: DEBUSSY : Iberia RAVEL : Concerto for the Left Hand Intermission DONATONI : ESA (In cauda V) (LA Phil commission) RESPIGHI : Pines of Rome Artists: Los Angeles Philharmonic Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor Igor Levit piano SUN / APR 28, 2019 - 2:00PM Upcoming concerts: www.laphil.com/calendar Upbeat Live schedule, details, and speaker bios: www.laphil.com/ubl

Sarah and Dimity have a nearly marathon-length conversation with three first-time runners of the Boston Marathon—including Dimity’s husband, Grant Davis! First is Kristen Genet who, despite running fast enough to qualify for Boston, wore a charity bib in the legendary event. Laugh as Kristen tells about a treat she gave herself at the top of Heartbreak Hill, the notoriously hilly section around Mile 16. Find out why she stopped when she first spied the finish line. Next is Kristi Brown, a mom of four, who talks about the “electric” energy of Boston on marathon weekend—and how she would randomly burst into (happy!) tears as she toured the city. She shares two amazing TMI pre-race anecdotes, including one that had her asking herself, “What Would Sarah Do?” Marvel at her per-mile speed—and her ability to embrace a new pace when she slowed down starting at Mile 17. The final guest, Dim’s hubby, Grant, is well worth waiting for. He kicks things off with his running origin story that even Dimity didn’t know! Grant details his five-year BQ journey, plus the highs and lows of the training cycle that got him to this year’s starting line. He describes the party atmosphere in the starting corrals, his “first indication that this race was going to be unlike any other marathon” he’d ever run. Grant’s candor throughout the interview is touching—a really special AMR experience. The intro chitchat is pretty tight, with the first 2019 Boston finisher joining the episode at 9:30. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to takecareof.com and enter promo code amr50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About the Performance: We kick off the LA Fest festival with the ultimate L.A.-centric piece, Salonen's breakthrough work. Soloists for the Beethoven are our own Philharmonic principals, and Dudamel concludes the evening with a major new work by L.A.- based composer Andrew Norman, already a winner of the prestigious Grawemeyer Award.   Program: Esa-Pekka SALONEN: LA Variations BEETHOVEN: Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C major, Op. 56 Intermission Andrew NORMAN: Sustain(World premiere, LA Phil co-commission with generous support from Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg)   Artists: Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel conductorMartin Chalifour violinRobert deMaine celloJoanne Pearce Martin piano   THU / OCT 4, 2018 - 8:00PM   Upcoming concerts: www.laphil.com/calendar Upbeat Live schedule, details, and speaker bios: www.laphil.com/ubl

Kristi Brown is a nutritional therapist and pilates instructor where she helps women get out of pain, gain energy and get back to living their life. You can learn more about Kristi here: www.kpbbalancedwellness.com This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: http://authorsunite.com/. Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast! Tyler --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorsunite/support

On this episode of The Notable Woman Podcast, rockin' business boss Kristi Brown chats with Cristin about what it takes to build a business that you love. The post 19. Build a Business You Love with Kristi Brown appeared first on The Notable Woman.

The final installment of our 3-part series devoted to: How Leaders Deal with Adversity. Episode Feature: Vickie Ramsey's Bout with Breast Cancer Panelists included: Dr. Sam Pace, MD -- a noted gastroenterologist in Tupelo, MS Dr. Mary Pace, MD -- a physician who has her own private practice and who deals often with traumatic conditions (also, Dr. Sam Pace's wife) Vickie Ramsey -- an instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College. She also has authored a book, Humor 'n Healing about her experience with breast cancer. Kristi Brown -- a popular speaker, author, and life coach. Kristi's book, To Walk on Fertile Ground: Extraordinary Living through Infertility and Cancer, is just hot off the press. The original recording took place in December 2006; however, the entire program lasted for almost 1.5 hours. So, I split it into three parts. I encourage you to send in your comments and/or questions so we can use them in a future episode. I know that many of you have compelling stories that will interface well with the content of these three episodes. So, I encourage you to participate by sending in your material. You can contribute to this podcast in any of the following ways: Email me

This episode is Part Two of the 3-part program during which I interviewed four outstanding local leaders. Our topic for the discussion was How Leaders Deal with Adversity. Each panelist is particularly well-qualified to speak about this matter. Episode Feature: Kristi Brown's Bout with Cancer Panelists included: Dr. Sam Pace, MD -- a noted gastroenterologist in Tupelo, MS Dr. Mary Pace, MD -- a physician who has her own private practice and who deals often with traumatic conditions (also, Dr. Sam Pace's wife) Vickie Ramsey -- an instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College. She also has authored a book, Humor 'n Healing about her experience with breast cancer. Kristi Brown -- a popular speaker, author, and life coach. Kristi's book, To Walk on Fertile Ground: Extraordinary Living through Infertility and Cancer, is just hot off the press. The original recording took place in December 2006; however, the entire program lasted for almost 1.5 hours. So, I have split it into three parts. Part Three will follow this episode in approximately one week. As you listen to this episode, I encourage you to make notes, then send in your comments and/or questions so we can use them in a future episode. I know that many of you have compelling stories that will interface well with the content of these three episodes. So, I encourage you to participate by sending in your material. You can contribute to this podcast in any of the following ways: Email me

Recently, I had the privilege of convening a panel of individuals who are recognized locally as strong leaders to discuss the important topic, How Leaders Deal with Adversity. This was a most informative and provocative interview. Panelists included: Dr. Sam Pace, MD -- a noted gastroenterologist in Tupelo, MS Dr. Mary Pace, MD -- a physician who has her own private practice and who deals often with traumatic conditions (also, Dr. Sam Pace's wife) Vickie Ramsey -- an instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College. She also has authored a book, Humor 'n Healing, about her experience with breast cancer. Kristi Brown -- a popular speaker, author, and life coach. Kristi's book, To Walk on Fertile Ground: Extraordinary Living through Infertility and Cancer, is just hot off the press. You'll want to email Kristi and request a book, ask a question, or make a comment. The original recording took place in December 2006; however, the entire program lasted for almost 1.5 hours. So, I have split it into three parts. Parts 2 and 3 will follow this episode approximately one week apart. As you listen to this episode, I encourage you to make notes, then send in your comments and/or questions so we can use them in a future episode. I know that many of you have compelling stories that will interface well with the content of these three episodes. So, I encourage you to participate by sending in your material. You can contribute to this podcast in any of the following ways: Email me

Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with Kristi Brown and talk about several aspects of leadership. The first two episodes have been posted already (Episodes 11 and 12). However ... ...as Kristi and I continued our "off air" conversations, it became increasingly apparent to me that Kristi's compelling, moving story of her bout with cancer would be just the thing for this leadership podcast. As you will hear in this program, Kristi and her husband, Steve, had tried for several years to have children shortly after their marriage 14 years ago. However, they discovered, during a routine check with her doctors, that Kristi had a rare condition known as premature ovarian failure -- which meant that she could not have children. The only possibility of their having children would be via in vitro fertilization. After the passage of time, they tried this procedure and Kristi did, in fact, become pregnant. Now, rather than my telling you the rest of the story, I think you will find it necessary to subscribe to this podcast and hear Kristi's story, as it is unveiled incident by incident. Kristi and I both hope that this episode will be of special encouragement to all ladies that they will visit their health care professional and get regular checkups. Too, this gives me a chance to encourage all men to get checked for not only prostate cancer (perhaps the most common type of cancer peculiar to men), but also for other catastrophic diseases and conditions. Some listeners might think that this program is not focused directly on leadership. Quite to the contrary, when you hear Kristi's testimony, you will recognize how she, as a strong leader, had to dig down and pull herself up by the bootstraps during this time of intense agony. Leaders find themselves in a variety of situations where their emotions and energies are stretched to the breaking point. What do they do? How do they make it through one dilemma after another? What are the characteristics of the effective leader that enable him/her to not only survive, but also thrive in these troubling times? Enjoy this episode, then please send comments, suggestions, and your own stories about how you or a person you know has dealt with catastrophic conditions, as they demonstrated strong leadership abilities. You can call the podcast hotline number (shown below), email me (a link is provided below), or you might want to just record an audio file and email that to me so I can use it in a future episode. If you have not done so already, please subscribe to this podcast so you can receive all episodes automatically. Then, please feel free to send your comments and suggestions by one of the following methods: Email: larry@nctp.com Podcast hotline: 206/984-3136 Leave comments by using the link shown below

My guest again this episode is Kristi Brown from Starkville, Mississippi (home of Miss. State University). In this episode, we discuss some of the particular features of leaders we have known, watched, and worked with--both the positive and the negative. Some leaders seem to have an innate ability to lead people or full teams, while others seem to find joy in tearing teams apart. This destructive nature of some leaders--at least positional leaders--gives them a feeling of power. Only the weak leaders feed on power. The strong leaders create power among their people, then they give that power away, quite judiciously, to their team members who exhibit the ability to handle power that comes their way. I feel sure that, as you listen to this episode, you will remember leaders for whom you have worked. But, the key question may be: Are you the kind of leader you really want to be? If you have not done so already, please subscribe to this podcast so you can receive all episodes automatically. Then, please feel free to send your comments and suggestions by one of the following methods: Email: larry@nctp.com Podcast hotline: 206/984-3036 Leave comments by using the link shown below

My guest this episode is Kristi Brown, an energetic and enthusiastic young lady who has both achieved and observed leadership in a variety of venues. She is a public relations professional, a certified meeting planner, and an overall "good gal." I believe you will really enjoy hearing the perspective Kristi has on leaders and leadership in several types of organizations. Kristi lives with her husband, Steve, along with her two beautiful white Labs, Sadie and Lily, in Starkville, Mississippi, home of Mississippi State University. I first met Kristi when she was working on staff at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. She had a Mississippi State coaster on her desk, so that initiated a conversation between us. It's funny how just that one instant has brought us back together so many times since then. Subsequent to that, Kristi moved to Starkville, MS (where I lived most of my life and taught at Mississippi State University) and worked in the Chamber of Commerce. Not too long thereafter, she was hired at Miss. State to work in the office of student recruiting and orientation. Naturally, she wanted to further her education, so she enrolled in the graduate program in Instructional Technology and became one of my "prize students." Kristi resigned recently as Vice-President of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership so that she could pursue her new company, UpsideBrown Consulting, where she does not only consulting for companies and public service entities, but also personal life coaching. This is one talented lady! During our conversation in this episode, Kristi recommended several books and audio programs that can help anyone who desires to achieve excellence in leadership. I have provided an easy way for you to click and check out the books below. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No, To Take Control of Your Life The Art of Exceptional Living QBQ: The Question Behind the Question The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Battlefield of the Mind If you have not done so already, please subscribe to this podcast so you can receive all episodes automatically. Then, please feel free to send your comments and suggestions by one of the following methods: Email: larry@nctp.com Podcast hotline: 206/984-3036 Leave comments by using the link shown below Thank you for being such a valuable member of the Think Like A Leader audience. We now have more than 6,000 subscribers!! Tune in next time for another episode with Kristi Brown.