Podcast appearances and mentions of Kurt Johnson

Original Episode Transcript FollowsStephanie:Hello, everybody, and welcome to Dishing with Stephanie's Dish, the podcast where we talk about food. A lot of times we talk to cookbook authors and kind of understand their process and what they're doing. Well, I'm just noticing my hair is real bedhead, but it is what it is. Friends, in this particular episode, I want to talk to my friend Michael Kenney. He is from Defined Destinations. He owns his own business, and it's a travel company. And. And Michael and I met about three years ago now, and we have done a number of trips together, and we are planning our April trip, which is going to be to Turkey, and we have a lot of different cities that we're going to visit.And one of the things that I've heard from a lot of people is they all know we're going to Turkey and they want to hear about it, and they're excited to know about the destination, but they're nervous about signing up for the trip. So said to Michael, let's just talk. Let's do a podcast where we give people an idea of what to expect, where we're going, what kind of things we're going to see. My friend Todd Walker, coincidentally has. He's in Turkey right now. And he said. And he's been. He travels all over.He works for the Viking Cruise Lines, doing trips for them and helping to write about them and help people experience them. He sent me a text, and he said, turkey is in his top three places he's ever been. He's just super hot on it. He's like, you are totally going at the exact right time. Because he's like, people are just starting to learn about it, but there's so many cool things. He said it's a trip like nothing has ever experienced before. So, Michael, I'm excited to talk to you about it. And people ask me like, well, why did you pick turkey? And I was like, why not? I have always.I met a guy 20 years ago and in Paris that was from Turkey, and first of all, he was gorgeous, so let's just go there. But second of all, he really, like, he just was telling me about where he lived and what Turkey was like and what the food was like. And he talked to me about the spice Trail and kind of how people came in through Istanbul and then crossed over into Italy and into Spain. And it made me feel like, wow, okay. Turkey is this very Mediterranean feeling place with tons of culture, and I've always wanted to go there, so I picked it. Michael, why did you allow me to pick Turkey? Knowing that it would be a destination that would be harder to sell for people.Michael Kenney:Yeah, I think that's what's great. And thanks for having me on, Stephanie. It's always a blast, you know, to travel with you and with your, your listeners. It just, we've built some really great bonds with the people, which has been a fun. So even our latest trip to Sicily. What, what a blast. And great people.Stephanie:Yes.Michael Kenney:But you going back to why we choose this and with Turkey, and that's what's great about you. It's like you're willing to try some new areas. And a lot of people are like, well, I've heard of Turkey. I don't know much about it. And I think that's where we both kind of glammed on. Like, let's go and let's have this experience. And we've been putting group trips together for 27 years and we have some great partners and some Turkish partners, too, that can really open up the, the eyes. I know several people that have been to, to Istanbul and everyone's heard of Istanbul, like, oh, it's a top five city on earth for a lot of people.And you're probably wondering, well, why? So I encourage you to kind of jump in, look at our website, do a little research on that. But Turkey is so, so much more than that. I. They have absolutely stunning beaches, their food culture, their spices, the seaside communities, the, the Roman ruins. They have so much in different little pockets. So Turkey offers. And I think that's what maybe gravitated you and I both to it. Just the diversity and still a little of that wonder, like what's, what's really, what's in Turkey.And I think, you know, we, we talked about a little earlier before the podcast about some of the places, you know, that are kind of overrun with tourists. And definitely Turkey is not there. It will be at some point. So it's kind of fun to get on maybe the ground level to, to some of these places and not just Istanbul, because it, it is busy, but some of the other places that we're going to go from Ephesus to Kabukia or Pamuk. There's so many different places that are on this trip that you've never even heard of. So it's kind of like, well, I haven't really heard of that. Go, go look at our website. Go do a little research on the Internet and see what.It's so amazing. The Europeans, they know of Turkey really, really well because it's a, it's a quick flight and they Absolutely love it. I'm in Europe nine times a year and the folks that I talk with over there, they absolutely love it. So it's kind of like a discovery trip for Americans. And what's great about our trip that will, it's fully guided. We have 31 meals included. We have the inner flight inside, Turkey included. So there's really no out of pocket expense for that.So you can really sit back and relax and take in the best of Turkey with our local guides. And there's just so much and I think that's what's going to be kind of fun to go discover. This place in our group is going to be no more than 15 people. It's a small group experience so you can really relax and enjoy that. And I know folks that maybe, well, what's a group tour? You know, I think you even mentioned that too for some people. Like, well, what do you do? It's again, we've kind of handled everything. We've taken care of the hotels, the buses, the cooking class that we're going to do. I mean, you might want to touch on that later.But we've taken all of that, these best of experiences and put it in one itinerary so you can sit back and relax and know that you're going to see the best of Turkey.Stephanie:I think explaining my husband Kurt's sort of transformation is good here. My husband is an independent person. He's owned his own business, he's a sailor. He would, he, he has no interest really in group travel. Like when I brought it up to him and that I was going to start leading trips, he was like, why would you want to do that? Why would you want to be with people you don't even know? Like, he is just anti group travel as a rule. And he came on our first trip, he wanted to come with us when we went to Cambodia and we went to Vietnam. He knew that he would never plan a trip to Asia on his own. So he thought, well, I'll go along on this group travel and I'll just suck up the group travel part because I get to go to this cool destination.Well, what happened is he loved it. He liked group travel. He liked meeting new people. He liked not being the person that had to be in charge of making sure that we got our luggage to the room and that we made it to the right flights and that he had to carry all the stuff and all the itinerary. He kind of liked that he wasn't responsible for all that. And he liked the food, he liked Meeting the people he liked, not having to be in a city he'd never been in and figure out exactly where we were going to eat every single meal. We had flexibility. Obviously, on these trips, we want it to be your trip.In our Sicily experience, you mentioned a couple times, like, if this doesn't feel like something you want to do, then don't do it. Do something else for the day. We can help you orchestrate other things. He really loved the idea that he didn't have to do everything. And in fact, when we did our cooking class in Sicily, which was amazing, by the way, we learned to make arancini, which they call arancino. We made a thing called a pinella, which was a chickpea pancake that they eat in a sandwich, which was kind of different. But Kurt didn't want to do the cooking class. He was like, you know what? I think I'm just gonna go walk around the city.So him and another friend peeled off and, like, that's the joy of these trips. We plan everything, but if you're tired or if you just want a day of rest, you can do that too. We really try to make it so that we know it's your experience. We're not as interested in you just being forced to come along on things that you're not interested in. We're interested in your experience. We want you to have a good time. So if Kurt Johnson can get turned on to group travel, I feel like, seriously, anyone can.Michael Kenney:No, that's. That's well said. I would have never guessed that about Kurt initially. You know, and I wouldn't call him an introvert by any means, but I think we get, you know, a lot of people like that with. With. Kurt. You know, maybe their. Their.Their husband or their wife drags them on a trip, and they're like, you know what? This is actually pretty cool, especially for the person that maybe is doing typically all the planning. And it's stressful. You know, we do all that for you, but you can really, again, sit back and enjoy. You spend a lot of money to go on these trips, and that's what we want. So we want you to feel like you. You have that. That freedom, too. When we set up our hotels in nice, central locations and safe areas, too, that you can go out and explore, so we encourage you to do that.But honestly, we feel pretty good that the pace of these trips are designed really well, that you have that flexibility, because we want you. Yes, you're in a group, even a small group, but we want to make it feel like you're having these experience with, with a friend or a family member that's with you too, that you, you feel like you're, you're having these little exploring trips, but it's all kind of put together already for you. But again, we, we have time for you to go exploring, to have these other experiences, which is really, really important. Balance is so important. Over 27 years, I think we've really, we focus on that so we know that, that people are comfortable having that free time to explore. But again, having the, the framework of an itinerary with, with experiences. Typically, we might do a city tour in the, in the morning and then have the rest of your day free to have your own exploring. Then maybe for, especially for this trip with the 31 meals that will meet up and have dinner in a place.And again, they're all being curated with our local team too, in the area that you're going to have foods local from the area in great mom PA type of restaurants. So sometimes it's stressful when you're trying to figure out where am I going to go eat, what should I do? I want to make sure the dinner is going to be great. We've got that taken care of so you can sit back and relax. And again, we know most of you probably have not heard of a lot of these places. Please, we implore you to go and take a look at the itinerary, do a little research, because I guarantee in a few years from now, these are going to be mainstream and you'll be able to go explore and see these places before they're overly busy. So take a look at this itinerary.Stephanie:I was impressed because when I first was thinking about Turkey, I went on a map and I didn't realize, like, when I started going to Croatia, I didn't realize how close Croatia is to Italy. That literally they share a sea and that a lot of Italians use Croatia as their summer vacation spot.Michael Kenney:Yeah.Stephanie:And I didn't also realize that Turkey and Italy are very close and that a lot of Europeans, because they've got EasyJet there, that's an Italian airline, they're going to Turkey like we would be going to Palm Springs. I mean, a lot of Europeans are experiencing Turkey and it's just not a destination that a lot of Americans are familiar with. But a lot of people are going there and having fun, doing fun things. This. It's been so fun for me to watch my friend Todd Walker, because he went to Cappadocia, which is a city that we're going to go to and they have all these fairy houses that are like these stone. They look like dunce caps sort of. They're these weird structures. And he, like, actually spent the night in one of them.He did a hot air balloon r there, which is part of our itinerary. If someone wants to add that on, I know Kurt's going to do that. It's like he went and he had all this video of it where there's 140 hot air balloons going up kind of all at once out of this city. It just looks so completely cool. And then the. The huge market. There's like, the world's largest market. So all of these trips, I always end up with a group of great women shoppers.And I'm like, okay, bring an extra bag, ladies, because you're going to come home with a rug and you're going to come home with all of these spices. There's 4,000 stalls in the Grand Market in Istanbul. Do you know that?Michael Kenney:Yeah, the Grand Bazaar. I didn't know exactly how many, but, yeah, it's massive.Stephanie:So just that, like, I love getting into a market and just, like, seeing all the different things, feeling all the different spices. In Sicily, we had an opportunity to go to the market, and afterwards we had our. Our local guide that kind of takes you around and shows you where everything is and gives you a sense of maybe what to look for at the market. And then we split up and Kurt and I, he just wanted to drink beer in the market and kind of experience feeling in the market. So we went and got sandwiches. But a bunch of other people, like, shop till they dropped. Like, they had huge shopping bags full of stuff. So if your jam is shopping, great.If your jam is just sitting and taking in the culture, great. Like, you can also learn more about a city by spending time with the city guides that are with us. They're always having lunch with us, and we have a bus driver that we get to know in certain trips. It really just. We just got back from Sicily and we had such a great experience. We had such a great trip. It was probably one of my favorite groups because a lot of the folks had traveled with us before, so we really knew each other, too. It's group travel is really fun.I'm just. I don't know, I'm really jazzed about it, and I'm jazzed about Turkey, and I want people to come. If you could describe Ephesus, because that's a place that I haven't been before and you have what is that like?Michael Kenney:Yeah, Ephesus, it was, you know, built by the Romans in the time of Christ, so 2,000 years ago. And it's. You're walking through. It's. It's unbelievable. It's not like when you're at the Roman Coliseum or that area around there that's actually, it feels like it's in. More in ruins, if you will. But you're like in this village, this Roman village that you can think of, the Apostles walk, maybe if you're, you know, religious.Mary, Jesus's mother, has walked. And the. Still, the stone streets are there. You know, a lot of the buildings are in ruins, but the library, the, the whole front facade is still there. It's, it's unreal. It feels like you're just being brought back in time. And there's truly nothing like Ephesus, which is just right outside of the, the village of Kusadasi, or city in Turkey. But it's, it's like the.If, again, if I could have an analogy, like you're in Rome, but to another level that it's, it's much more, I would say intact. Still in ruins, but intact. But this, this, this village that it's in hibernation. So walking these streets. And we have these local guides as you touched on too, that kind of can bring everything to, to, to life. So, you know, you're not looking through your, your book and trying to like, well, what is this? You listen to an audio guide or our, our local guide speaking about that. So you're learning about the history. But Ephesus is, is.Is unbelievable. And we're not going to see. There's other ruins and more Roman sites and throughout this trip, so you'll really get, you know, a history. I wouldn't say a deep dive. They touch on it. So you're not like, oh, this is so boring. But you even said it's, it's a trip like this is great for, for shoppers, if you want to shop. I'm not a shopper.I like to do what Kurt does. Sit down, maybe have a beer and take it all in and do nothing. Just take in the people walking around, the smells. There's. There's nothing like it. And again, I think this trip to Turkey really offers a potpourri of different experiences. So if you're a foodie, if you're into photography, to culture, to history, this trip really ticks all the boxes. And I guarantee it, you'll love it.You'll love the trip. But then even at the end you. There's a great chance you're going to make lifelong friends on, on a trip like this too. So it's, it really ticks a box of. Of of experiences. So hopefully April is a great time to go to. The temperatures you can expect, you know, low 70s, you know, 50s, 60s at night. So it's really comfortable.Not like in the summer when it's really busy and it's busier with the Europeans and the temperatures hotter. This April time is a great time to visit for sure.Stephanie:Can you talk a little bit about what the food is like? Like, I have an idea, but I don't really know. Like, is it Mediterranean? Is it like meat and pomegranates and couscous?Michael Kenney:Yep, you're nailing it right now. No, it. It is like that. So I think I encourage again people to. To look online too, to see what some of these are. But you maybe have heard of, you know, baklava or, you know, kebabs, the lamb, the beef, the chicken. They have, you know, the different kebabs, lots of different spices, ganache, as many, you know, like fried dishes too, but then a lot of cooked on open fires. But I would say, I wouldn't necessarily say it's comfort food, like German, you know, in having, you know, some of the staples that you might know, but still something that's not too odd.It's probably more closer to home than maybe some of the French food you would see. But you'll see a lot of lamb, the beef, I said some of the fried foods, lots of, you know, from your Turkish delights and different things like that. So I think even when we're walking around in the market, you'll get that. And then we'll at our dinners have different meals as well that will infuse some of these different experiences. So it won't be something completely foreign, but it'll be. It'll be comfortable enough that I think you'll enjoy it, but it definitely be a nice array of different experiences with the food.Stephanie:I haven't told you this, but one of the places, and I don't know where I'm going to do this, but I am going to find. Have you ever been to a hammam or done the spa experience where like, you lay on like hot marble and it's sort of like a sauna and you get sweaty and then you like, go into a room and they like brush you with salt and scrubby things and like completely clean you. It's a Muslim tradition and it's the most amazing thing I've ever done. I did this in Athens and I loved it so much. We went three times while we were in Athens.Michael Kenney:Wow.Stephanie:Find a spa that does this there. I don't know in what city or where we are, but I know a local guide can help me when we get there.Michael Kenney:Yep.Stephanie:Both Kurt and I, it was just the most amazing, relaxing experience. Just someone scrubbing you with all these different herbs and salts. And they have weird little brushes that your eyes are closed and. And you can't even. Like. One of them was this big, puffy, like, pillow feeling that was running across the top of your body. It was so weird, but so great.Michael Kenney:Yeah, I haven't done it. I've seen them. I've done, like, the part that we're just going in, like, in the. In the sauna or the steam bath. That's it. I haven't had the full rub down yet. Maybe on this Turkish.Stephanie:We're going to do it. Yeah, it's great. I'll do it.Michael Kenney:No, it'll be fun, but no, it's very popular over there. The Turkish amans. To do that. So there definitely will be that opportunity. I will. I'll give it a shot. You know, it'll be interesting to have someone scrub me down with salts. But, hey, life's about to have any experiences and.And I'm. And I'm. I'm for it, but I'm glad you enjoyed that. But, yes, they definitely have that. And you'll have that opportunity if you want again. It's. Yeah, it's always. It's.Stephanie:I'm not gonna make anyone go get naked and do this, but if you want to get naked and do this, I'm telling you, it's amazing. And they probably actually. They wear bathing suits because they're pretty modest. Or they'll have, like, a separate women's area and a separate men's area. When we did it in Athens, it was men and women together, and we wore bathing suits. And then when you got into the private room, you could take your bathing suit off. And they were very modest and helpful, but.Michael Kenney:Yeah. So being comfortable. Yeah, no, that's. That's great. Well, that'll be. Maybe we'll just get a whole group and do that to get so great.Stephanie:Yeah, it's just like. It was one of the best things I've ever done. And I. I like spas and massage, and I've done a lot of weird things like that. This was, like, just amazing. Well, I'm excited. I hope that people will join us. The way it works is you can find all the itinerary on defined destinations website.We'll link that in the show notes here you can see each particular day and what city you'll be in and what you'll be doing and what's included. I would imagine in most of these breakfast is included because that's typically a sort of European thing to do. And then as he's. As Michael said, a lot of the meals are included. I do think when you're breaking open a new destination, it's important to kind of give people a sense of what they're going to be experiencing. And food is obviously a big part of that. And food is a big part of my journey on this trip. Turkish delights, if you've never had them, they're like this beautiful little jelly.Turkish coffee is very different. It's a much more intense coffee experience. So if you're a coffee drinker, you'll learn a lot. Also, olive oil is very much present in Turkey. Like again, I keep comparing it to Italy, but it is right across the water. So there's a lot of different olive oils that are used in Turkey, a lot of different spices. We're going to have fun. So the way this works is you can go online, you can put your deposit down and full payment is due I think in January for this trip.You can book your own travel if you want to, meaning get your airfare to get to where we're going to meet for the trip. Or you can use Michael's got a service that can help you book all your airfare. I personally like to control my airfare because I like to have the miles and I like to know exactly how I'm going to set things up on my itinerary. Kurt and I also like to get there like a day or two in advance just to get acclimated a little bit before the rest of you guys come. So that I'm not super jet lagged. I'm on fire by the time you arrive. And yeah, we do. There's going to be a lot of beautiful wine, I'm assuming too, because that's something that there's a great grape destination there.You don't know about Turkish wines yet, but you will. They, they exist. There's actually quite a lot of them. Yeah. And that's how it works. Michael, you've got a special offer just to get people that may be on the fence a little bit. Yeah.Michael Kenney:Well, we're excited. The trip again is April 9th through the 20th. And again, go online, take it just take a look at the website, look at some of the pictures. You'll absolutely love it. And then even all the things that we've talked about that aren't even mentioned in the itinerary, there's so many fun things. But if you're listening to this and you're new to register, you'll get $200 off per person if you register for the trip. Final payment is January 1st, so just think about that. So this would be a great.A great gift for a loved one. Hey, let's. We're going to go to Turkey. And I hear more and more people are. They want to have a travel experience rather than having tangible things about having experiences, especially with ones you love. So hopefully this trip to Turkey, if you want to try something new and have just an amazing experience about a place you maybe haven't heard too much about, I think you'll absolutely love it. So just go to defined destinations.com, like Stephanie said. She'll have the link there, too.Against April 9th through the 20th. You can register right there. If you need help with airfare, we're happy to do that. So we make it pretty easy for you on that end. So we're gonna. We're gonna have a blast with a great group of people and hopefully, you know, you'll want to join this small group of no more than 15 people.Stephanie:Is this the time that we tell people that are listening to maybe stay tuned. I mean, we do have a pretty epic October trip planned.Michael Kenney:Yeah, no, I mean, go for it. We don't have the. All the dates totally confirmed, but we're. Yeah, go ahead.Stephanie:Well, we're working on one of the trips. So I have taken people to Spain, I've taken people to Croatia, I've taken people to Cambodia, Thailand, and now Turkey. And the Croatia trip was really magical and people loved it. And I have a huge fondness for Croatia. Obviously, I've been there a lot, and there were a lot of people that wanted to go on that trip that didn't get the opportunity because it's a luxury experience. It's a luxury yacht. It's small rooms or not small rooms. It's a small ship with actually, the rooms were quite big for a boat.And so we had so many people that wanted to do that itinerary again. Michael said, hey, how about we do it again? But I'll add a couple of new things so that it's a new experience for you too, Stephanie, because there is. I've never been to Zagreb, which seems probably surprising since I've been to Croatia so many times and there's a bunch of these finger lakes. What do they call those? Is it the plastic lakes?Michael Kenney:Yeah, the Plaviche Lakes National Park. Yep.Stephanie:The national parks in Croatia are legendary. If you. I mean Mijet has one of the most beautiful national parks on it with a monastery in the middle of this lake. So we are going to be taking another small group. It'll be smallish. I think we had 28 on our last.Michael Kenney:Yeah, enough to fill the boat. And the boat only can sleep like 34. So it's a small experience on that. But yeah, I'm excited to go back to that again. That's been one of our hot sellers, our Croatia trip. So with the Zagreb and the Blevice lakes and then our seven night cruise, the Croatia trip will be great. So maybe you want to do two trips. Our beautiful Turkey trip in the spring and then come October we'll have this amazing trip to, to Croatia.So go out and have experiences and hopefully you want to join us. I think you'll find great value, great meals just. And great people that to travel with.Stephanie:And if you're listening and you want to explore Michael's other trips because he takes trips with other people, not just me. And also he just guides trips himself. Just tell him that you're a friend of Stephanie's dish so that he knows that you came from my referral. But just like, yeah, if you want to sign up for a Christmas market or you're interested in heading to the Amalfi coast, traveling with defined destinations is a really great opportunity. They do it extremely well. I have traveled a lot and so I've had some good experiences and some not so good experiences. So I know that when you travel with Michael, you're in good hands. I'm still just missing our guide Peter, who was with us on our last Sicilian trip, who turns out has been your friend for like 25 years.I just miss him. He's such a character. I loved him so much.Michael Kenney:Yeah. And that's great. Yeah. Peter's a good friend of mine for. He's our Austrian guy, but he's. He's got family in, in Italy and does some of our, our Central European trips. But again, like you said it too, it's, it's. Again, it's more than just the sights.You're building relationships even if you're not even looking for that. But it's fun to recall and all the good people you've met and the fun experiences you've had along the way. I love what I do, and hopefully it shows in our trips. It's all about having a great experience with great people, so encourage you. And you've been such a great part of the defined destinations family. Thank you, Stephanie.Stephanie:I love it.Michael Kenney:Looking forward to more.Stephanie:If I didn't, people know I would have kicked you to the curb long ago. And you even have got. You've even converted Kurt.Michael Kenney:So, I mean, yeah, that's great. So, yeah, it's about. About having fun and that's what we do. And we'd love to have you on, on any of our trips.Stephanie:Yeah. All right, you guys. So I'll put all that information that you need in the links below. We are going to Turkey and I hope you come. That's all I can say because I'm gonna probably be talking about it non stop because I'm so excited.Michael Kenney:That's great.Stephanie:I'm.Michael Kenney:I'm looking forward to it. Thanks again, Steph.Stephanie:Thanks, Michael. Okay, bye. Bye.Stephanie's Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Original Episode Transcript FollowsStephanie:Hello, everybody, and welcome to Dishing with Stephanie's Dish, the podcast where we talk about food. A lot of times we talk to cookbook authors and kind of understand their process and what they're doing. Well, I'm just noticing my hair is real bedhead, but it is what it is. Friends, in this particular episode, I want to talk to my friend Michael Kenney. He is from Defined Destinations. He owns his own business, and it's a travel company. And. And Michael and I met about three years ago now, and we have done a number of trips together, and we are planning our April trip, which is going to be to Turkey, and we have a lot of different cities that we're going to visit.And one of the things that I've heard from a lot of people is they all know we're going to Turkey and they want to hear about it, and they're excited to know about the destination, but they're nervous about signing up for the trip. So said to Michael, let's just talk. Let's do a podcast where we give people an idea of what to expect, where we're going, what kind of things we're going to see. My friend Todd Walker, coincidentally has. He's in Turkey right now. And he said. And he's been. He travels all over.He works for the Viking Cruise Lines, doing trips for them and helping to write about them and help people experience them. He sent me a text, and he said, turkey is in his top three places he's ever been. He's just super hot on it. He's like, you are totally going at the exact right time. Because he's like, people are just starting to learn about it, but there's so many cool things. He said it's a trip like nothing has ever experienced before. So, Michael, I'm excited to talk to you about it. And people ask me like, well, why did you pick turkey? And I was like, why not? I have always.I met a guy 20 years ago and in Paris that was from Turkey, and first of all, he was gorgeous, so let's just go there. But second of all, he really, like, he just was telling me about where he lived and what Turkey was like and what the food was like. And he talked to me about the spice Trail and kind of how people came in through Istanbul and then crossed over into Italy and into Spain. And it made me feel like, wow, okay. Turkey is this very Mediterranean feeling place with tons of culture, and I've always wanted to go there, so I picked it. Michael, why did you allow me to pick Turkey? Knowing that it would be a destination that would be harder to sell for people.Michael Kenney:Yeah, I think that's what's great. And thanks for having me on, Stephanie. It's always a blast, you know, to travel with you and with your, your listeners. It just, we've built some really great bonds with the people, which has been a fun. So even our latest trip to Sicily. What, what a blast. And great people.Stephanie:Yes.Michael Kenney:But you going back to why we choose this and with Turkey, and that's what's great about you. It's like you're willing to try some new areas. And a lot of people are like, well, I've heard of Turkey. I don't know much about it. And I think that's where we both kind of glammed on. Like, let's go and let's have this experience. And we've been putting group trips together for 27 years and we have some great partners and some Turkish partners, too, that can really open up the, the eyes. I know several people that have been to, to Istanbul and everyone's heard of Istanbul, like, oh, it's a top five city on earth for a lot of people.And you're probably wondering, well, why? So I encourage you to kind of jump in, look at our website, do a little research on that. But Turkey is so, so much more than that. I. They have absolutely stunning beaches, their food culture, their spices, the seaside communities, the, the Roman ruins. They have so much in different little pockets. So Turkey offers. And I think that's what maybe gravitated you and I both to it. Just the diversity and still a little of that wonder, like what's, what's really, what's in Turkey.And I think, you know, we, we talked about a little earlier before the podcast about some of the places, you know, that are kind of overrun with tourists. And definitely Turkey is not there. It will be at some point. So it's kind of fun to get on maybe the ground level to, to some of these places and not just Istanbul, because it, it is busy, but some of the other places that we're going to go from Ephesus to Kabukia or Pamuk. There's so many different places that are on this trip that you've never even heard of. So it's kind of like, well, I haven't really heard of that. Go, go look at our website. Go do a little research on the Internet and see what.It's so amazing. The Europeans, they know of Turkey really, really well because it's a, it's a quick flight and they Absolutely love it. I'm in Europe nine times a year and the folks that I talk with over there, they absolutely love it. So it's kind of like a discovery trip for Americans. And what's great about our trip that will, it's fully guided. We have 31 meals included. We have the inner flight inside, Turkey included. So there's really no out of pocket expense for that.So you can really sit back and relax and take in the best of Turkey with our local guides. And there's just so much and I think that's what's going to be kind of fun to go discover. This place in our group is going to be no more than 15 people. It's a small group experience so you can really relax and enjoy that. And I know folks that maybe, well, what's a group tour? You know, I think you even mentioned that too for some people. Like, well, what do you do? It's again, we've kind of handled everything. We've taken care of the hotels, the buses, the cooking class that we're going to do. I mean, you might want to touch on that later.But we've taken all of that, these best of experiences and put it in one itinerary so you can sit back and relax and know that you're going to see the best of Turkey.Stephanie:I think explaining my husband Kurt's sort of transformation is good here. My husband is an independent person. He's owned his own business, he's a sailor. He would, he, he has no interest really in group travel. Like when I brought it up to him and that I was going to start leading trips, he was like, why would you want to do that? Why would you want to be with people you don't even know? Like, he is just anti group travel as a rule. And he came on our first trip, he wanted to come with us when we went to Cambodia and we went to Vietnam. He knew that he would never plan a trip to Asia on his own. So he thought, well, I'll go along on this group travel and I'll just suck up the group travel part because I get to go to this cool destination.Well, what happened is he loved it. He liked group travel. He liked meeting new people. He liked not being the person that had to be in charge of making sure that we got our luggage to the room and that we made it to the right flights and that he had to carry all the stuff and all the itinerary. He kind of liked that he wasn't responsible for all that. And he liked the food, he liked Meeting the people he liked, not having to be in a city he'd never been in and figure out exactly where we were going to eat every single meal. We had flexibility. Obviously, on these trips, we want it to be your trip.In our Sicily experience, you mentioned a couple times, like, if this doesn't feel like something you want to do, then don't do it. Do something else for the day. We can help you orchestrate other things. He really loved the idea that he didn't have to do everything. And in fact, when we did our cooking class in Sicily, which was amazing, by the way, we learned to make arancini, which they call arancino. We made a thing called a pinella, which was a chickpea pancake that they eat in a sandwich, which was kind of different. But Kurt didn't want to do the cooking class. He was like, you know what? I think I'm just gonna go walk around the city.So him and another friend peeled off and, like, that's the joy of these trips. We plan everything, but if you're tired or if you just want a day of rest, you can do that too. We really try to make it so that we know it's your experience. We're not as interested in you just being forced to come along on things that you're not interested in. We're interested in your experience. We want you to have a good time. So if Kurt Johnson can get turned on to group travel, I feel like, seriously, anyone can.Michael Kenney:No, that's. That's well said. I would have never guessed that about Kurt initially. You know, and I wouldn't call him an introvert by any means, but I think we get, you know, a lot of people like that with. With. Kurt. You know, maybe their. Their.Their husband or their wife drags them on a trip, and they're like, you know what? This is actually pretty cool, especially for the person that maybe is doing typically all the planning. And it's stressful. You know, we do all that for you, but you can really, again, sit back and enjoy. You spend a lot of money to go on these trips, and that's what we want. So we want you to feel like you. You have that. That freedom, too. When we set up our hotels in nice, central locations and safe areas, too, that you can go out and explore, so we encourage you to do that.But honestly, we feel pretty good that the pace of these trips are designed really well, that you have that flexibility, because we want you. Yes, you're in a group, even a small group, but we want to make it feel like you're having these experience with, with a friend or a family member that's with you too, that you, you feel like you're, you're having these little exploring trips, but it's all kind of put together already for you. But again, we, we have time for you to go exploring, to have these other experiences, which is really, really important. Balance is so important. Over 27 years, I think we've really, we focus on that so we know that, that people are comfortable having that free time to explore. But again, having the, the framework of an itinerary with, with experiences. Typically, we might do a city tour in the, in the morning and then have the rest of your day free to have your own exploring. Then maybe for, especially for this trip with the 31 meals that will meet up and have dinner in a place.And again, they're all being curated with our local team too, in the area that you're going to have foods local from the area in great mom PA type of restaurants. So sometimes it's stressful when you're trying to figure out where am I going to go eat, what should I do? I want to make sure the dinner is going to be great. We've got that taken care of so you can sit back and relax. And again, we know most of you probably have not heard of a lot of these places. Please, we implore you to go and take a look at the itinerary, do a little research, because I guarantee in a few years from now, these are going to be mainstream and you'll be able to go explore and see these places before they're overly busy. So take a look at this itinerary.Stephanie:I was impressed because when I first was thinking about Turkey, I went on a map and I didn't realize, like, when I started going to Croatia, I didn't realize how close Croatia is to Italy. That literally they share a sea and that a lot of Italians use Croatia as their summer vacation spot.Michael Kenney:Yeah.Stephanie:And I didn't also realize that Turkey and Italy are very close and that a lot of Europeans, because they've got EasyJet there, that's an Italian airline, they're going to Turkey like we would be going to Palm Springs. I mean, a lot of Europeans are experiencing Turkey and it's just not a destination that a lot of Americans are familiar with. But a lot of people are going there and having fun, doing fun things. This. It's been so fun for me to watch my friend Todd Walker, because he went to Cappadocia, which is a city that we're going to go to and they have all these fairy houses that are like these stone. They look like dunce caps sort of. They're these weird structures. And he, like, actually spent the night in one of them.He did a hot air balloon r there, which is part of our itinerary. If someone wants to add that on, I know Kurt's going to do that. It's like he went and he had all this video of it where there's 140 hot air balloons going up kind of all at once out of this city. It just looks so completely cool. And then the. The huge market. There's like, the world's largest market. So all of these trips, I always end up with a group of great women shoppers.And I'm like, okay, bring an extra bag, ladies, because you're going to come home with a rug and you're going to come home with all of these spices. There's 4,000 stalls in the Grand Market in Istanbul. Do you know that?Michael Kenney:Yeah, the Grand Bazaar. I didn't know exactly how many, but, yeah, it's massive.Stephanie:So just that, like, I love getting into a market and just, like, seeing all the different things, feeling all the different spices. In Sicily, we had an opportunity to go to the market, and afterwards we had our. Our local guide that kind of takes you around and shows you where everything is and gives you a sense of maybe what to look for at the market. And then we split up and Kurt and I, he just wanted to drink beer in the market and kind of experience feeling in the market. So we went and got sandwiches. But a bunch of other people, like, shop till they dropped. Like, they had huge shopping bags full of stuff. So if your jam is shopping, great.If your jam is just sitting and taking in the culture, great. Like, you can also learn more about a city by spending time with the city guides that are with us. They're always having lunch with us, and we have a bus driver that we get to know in certain trips. It really just. We just got back from Sicily and we had such a great experience. We had such a great trip. It was probably one of my favorite groups because a lot of the folks had traveled with us before, so we really knew each other, too. It's group travel is really fun.I'm just. I don't know, I'm really jazzed about it, and I'm jazzed about Turkey, and I want people to come. If you could describe Ephesus, because that's a place that I haven't been before and you have what is that like?Michael Kenney:Yeah, Ephesus, it was, you know, built by the Romans in the time of Christ, so 2,000 years ago. And it's. You're walking through. It's. It's unbelievable. It's not like when you're at the Roman Coliseum or that area around there that's actually, it feels like it's in. More in ruins, if you will. But you're like in this village, this Roman village that you can think of, the Apostles walk, maybe if you're, you know, religious.Mary, Jesus's mother, has walked. And the. Still, the stone streets are there. You know, a lot of the buildings are in ruins, but the library, the, the whole front facade is still there. It's, it's unreal. It feels like you're just being brought back in time. And there's truly nothing like Ephesus, which is just right outside of the, the village of Kusadasi, or city in Turkey. But it's, it's like the.If, again, if I could have an analogy, like you're in Rome, but to another level that it's, it's much more, I would say intact. Still in ruins, but intact. But this, this, this village that it's in hibernation. So walking these streets. And we have these local guides as you touched on too, that kind of can bring everything to, to, to life. So, you know, you're not looking through your, your book and trying to like, well, what is this? You listen to an audio guide or our, our local guide speaking about that. So you're learning about the history. But Ephesus is, is.Is unbelievable. And we're not going to see. There's other ruins and more Roman sites and throughout this trip, so you'll really get, you know, a history. I wouldn't say a deep dive. They touch on it. So you're not like, oh, this is so boring. But you even said it's, it's a trip like this is great for, for shoppers, if you want to shop. I'm not a shopper.I like to do what Kurt does. Sit down, maybe have a beer and take it all in and do nothing. Just take in the people walking around, the smells. There's. There's nothing like it. And again, I think this trip to Turkey really offers a potpourri of different experiences. So if you're a foodie, if you're into photography, to culture, to history, this trip really ticks all the boxes. And I guarantee it, you'll love it.You'll love the trip. But then even at the end you. There's a great chance you're going to make lifelong friends on, on a trip like this too. So it's, it really ticks a box of. Of of experiences. So hopefully April is a great time to go to. The temperatures you can expect, you know, low 70s, you know, 50s, 60s at night. So it's really comfortable.Not like in the summer when it's really busy and it's busier with the Europeans and the temperatures hotter. This April time is a great time to visit for sure.Stephanie:Can you talk a little bit about what the food is like? Like, I have an idea, but I don't really know. Like, is it Mediterranean? Is it like meat and pomegranates and couscous?Michael Kenney:Yep, you're nailing it right now. No, it. It is like that. So I think I encourage again people to. To look online too, to see what some of these are. But you maybe have heard of, you know, baklava or, you know, kebabs, the lamb, the beef, the chicken. They have, you know, the different kebabs, lots of different spices, ganache, as many, you know, like fried dishes too, but then a lot of cooked on open fires. But I would say, I wouldn't necessarily say it's comfort food, like German, you know, in having, you know, some of the staples that you might know, but still something that's not too odd.It's probably more closer to home than maybe some of the French food you would see. But you'll see a lot of lamb, the beef, I said some of the fried foods, lots of, you know, from your Turkish delights and different things like that. So I think even when we're walking around in the market, you'll get that. And then we'll at our dinners have different meals as well that will infuse some of these different experiences. So it won't be something completely foreign, but it'll be. It'll be comfortable enough that I think you'll enjoy it, but it definitely be a nice array of different experiences with the food.Stephanie:I haven't told you this, but one of the places, and I don't know where I'm going to do this, but I am going to find. Have you ever been to a hammam or done the spa experience where like, you lay on like hot marble and it's sort of like a sauna and you get sweaty and then you like, go into a room and they like brush you with salt and scrubby things and like completely clean you. It's a Muslim tradition and it's the most amazing thing I've ever done. I did this in Athens and I loved it so much. We went three times while we were in Athens.Michael Kenney:Wow.Stephanie:Find a spa that does this there. I don't know in what city or where we are, but I know a local guide can help me when we get there.Michael Kenney:Yep.Stephanie:Both Kurt and I, it was just the most amazing, relaxing experience. Just someone scrubbing you with all these different herbs and salts. And they have weird little brushes that your eyes are closed and. And you can't even. Like. One of them was this big, puffy, like, pillow feeling that was running across the top of your body. It was so weird, but so great.Michael Kenney:Yeah, I haven't done it. I've seen them. I've done, like, the part that we're just going in, like, in the. In the sauna or the steam bath. That's it. I haven't had the full rub down yet. Maybe on this Turkish.Stephanie:We're going to do it. Yeah, it's great. I'll do it.Michael Kenney:No, it'll be fun, but no, it's very popular over there. The Turkish amans. To do that. So there definitely will be that opportunity. I will. I'll give it a shot. You know, it'll be interesting to have someone scrub me down with salts. But, hey, life's about to have any experiences and.And I'm. And I'm. I'm for it, but I'm glad you enjoyed that. But, yes, they definitely have that. And you'll have that opportunity if you want again. It's. Yeah, it's always. It's.Stephanie:I'm not gonna make anyone go get naked and do this, but if you want to get naked and do this, I'm telling you, it's amazing. And they probably actually. They wear bathing suits because they're pretty modest. Or they'll have, like, a separate women's area and a separate men's area. When we did it in Athens, it was men and women together, and we wore bathing suits. And then when you got into the private room, you could take your bathing suit off. And they were very modest and helpful, but.Michael Kenney:Yeah. So being comfortable. Yeah, no, that's. That's great. Well, that'll be. Maybe we'll just get a whole group and do that to get so great.Stephanie:Yeah, it's just like. It was one of the best things I've ever done. And I. I like spas and massage, and I've done a lot of weird things like that. This was, like, just amazing. Well, I'm excited. I hope that people will join us. The way it works is you can find all the itinerary on defined destinations website.We'll link that in the show notes here you can see each particular day and what city you'll be in and what you'll be doing and what's included. I would imagine in most of these breakfast is included because that's typically a sort of European thing to do. And then as he's. As Michael said, a lot of the meals are included. I do think when you're breaking open a new destination, it's important to kind of give people a sense of what they're going to be experiencing. And food is obviously a big part of that. And food is a big part of my journey on this trip. Turkish delights, if you've never had them, they're like this beautiful little jelly.Turkish coffee is very different. It's a much more intense coffee experience. So if you're a coffee drinker, you'll learn a lot. Also, olive oil is very much present in Turkey. Like again, I keep comparing it to Italy, but it is right across the water. So there's a lot of different olive oils that are used in Turkey, a lot of different spices. We're going to have fun. So the way this works is you can go online, you can put your deposit down and full payment is due I think in January for this trip.You can book your own travel if you want to, meaning get your airfare to get to where we're going to meet for the trip. Or you can use Michael's got a service that can help you book all your airfare. I personally like to control my airfare because I like to have the miles and I like to know exactly how I'm going to set things up on my itinerary. Kurt and I also like to get there like a day or two in advance just to get acclimated a little bit before the rest of you guys come. So that I'm not super jet lagged. I'm on fire by the time you arrive. And yeah, we do. There's going to be a lot of beautiful wine, I'm assuming too, because that's something that there's a great grape destination there.You don't know about Turkish wines yet, but you will. They, they exist. There's actually quite a lot of them. Yeah. And that's how it works. Michael, you've got a special offer just to get people that may be on the fence a little bit. Yeah.Michael Kenney:Well, we're excited. The trip again is April 9th through the 20th. And again, go online, take it just take a look at the website, look at some of the pictures. You'll absolutely love it. And then even all the things that we've talked about that aren't even mentioned in the itinerary, there's so many fun things. But if you're listening to this and you're new to register, you'll get $200 off per person if you register for the trip. Final payment is January 1st, so just think about that. So this would be a great.A great gift for a loved one. Hey, let's. We're going to go to Turkey. And I hear more and more people are. They want to have a travel experience rather than having tangible things about having experiences, especially with ones you love. So hopefully this trip to Turkey, if you want to try something new and have just an amazing experience about a place you maybe haven't heard too much about, I think you'll absolutely love it. So just go to defined destinations.com, like Stephanie said. She'll have the link there, too.Against April 9th through the 20th. You can register right there. If you need help with airfare, we're happy to do that. So we make it pretty easy for you on that end. So we're gonna. We're gonna have a blast with a great group of people and hopefully, you know, you'll want to join this small group of no more than 15 people.Stephanie:Is this the time that we tell people that are listening to maybe stay tuned. I mean, we do have a pretty epic October trip planned.Michael Kenney:Yeah, no, I mean, go for it. We don't have the. All the dates totally confirmed, but we're. Yeah, go ahead.Stephanie:Well, we're working on one of the trips. So I have taken people to Spain, I've taken people to Croatia, I've taken people to Cambodia, Thailand, and now Turkey. And the Croatia trip was really magical and people loved it. And I have a huge fondness for Croatia. Obviously, I've been there a lot, and there were a lot of people that wanted to go on that trip that didn't get the opportunity because it's a luxury experience. It's a luxury yacht. It's small rooms or not small rooms. It's a small ship with actually, the rooms were quite big for a boat.And so we had so many people that wanted to do that itinerary again. Michael said, hey, how about we do it again? But I'll add a couple of new things so that it's a new experience for you too, Stephanie, because there is. I've never been to Zagreb, which seems probably surprising since I've been to Croatia so many times and there's a bunch of these finger lakes. What do they call those? Is it the plastic lakes?Michael Kenney:Yeah, the Plaviche Lakes National Park. Yep.Stephanie:The national parks in Croatia are legendary. If you. I mean Mijet has one of the most beautiful national parks on it with a monastery in the middle of this lake. So we are going to be taking another small group. It'll be smallish. I think we had 28 on our last.Michael Kenney:Yeah, enough to fill the boat. And the boat only can sleep like 34. So it's a small experience on that. But yeah, I'm excited to go back to that again. That's been one of our hot sellers, our Croatia trip. So with the Zagreb and the Blevice lakes and then our seven night cruise, the Croatia trip will be great. So maybe you want to do two trips. Our beautiful Turkey trip in the spring and then come October we'll have this amazing trip to, to Croatia.So go out and have experiences and hopefully you want to join us. I think you'll find great value, great meals just. And great people that to travel with.Stephanie:And if you're listening and you want to explore Michael's other trips because he takes trips with other people, not just me. And also he just guides trips himself. Just tell him that you're a friend of Stephanie's dish so that he knows that you came from my referral. But just like, yeah, if you want to sign up for a Christmas market or you're interested in heading to the Amalfi coast, traveling with defined destinations is a really great opportunity. They do it extremely well. I have traveled a lot and so I've had some good experiences and some not so good experiences. So I know that when you travel with Michael, you're in good hands. I'm still just missing our guide Peter, who was with us on our last Sicilian trip, who turns out has been your friend for like 25 years.I just miss him. He's such a character. I loved him so much.Michael Kenney:Yeah. And that's great. Yeah. Peter's a good friend of mine for. He's our Austrian guy, but he's. He's got family in, in Italy and does some of our, our Central European trips. But again, like you said it too, it's, it's. Again, it's more than just the sights.You're building relationships even if you're not even looking for that. But it's fun to recall and all the good people you've met and the fun experiences you've had along the way. I love what I do, and hopefully it shows in our trips. It's all about having a great experience with great people, so encourage you. And you've been such a great part of the defined destinations family. Thank you, Stephanie.Stephanie:I love it.Michael Kenney:Looking forward to more.Stephanie:If I didn't, people know I would have kicked you to the curb long ago. And you even have got. You've even converted Kurt.Michael Kenney:So, I mean, yeah, that's great. So, yeah, it's about. About having fun and that's what we do. And we'd love to have you on, on any of our trips.Stephanie:Yeah. All right, you guys. So I'll put all that information that you need in the links below. We are going to Turkey and I hope you come. That's all I can say because I'm gonna probably be talking about it non stop because I'm so excited.Michael Kenney:That's great.Stephanie:I'm.Michael Kenney:I'm looking forward to it. Thanks again, Steph.Stephanie:Thanks, Michael. Okay, bye. Bye.Stephanie's Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

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After preparing hearts and planting seeds of truth, the next vital step is cultivating interest through personal Bible studies. Every Adventist—regardless of background—can help lead others to Jesus by opening the Scriptures. It's simple, powerful, and essential for church growth and personal spiritual revival.

This VoiceAmerica Special, “HUMANITY'S MOMENT OF CHOICE: HOLOMOVEMENT” explores what “Holomovement” means-- and the global community “THE HOLOMOVEMENT” (at holomovement.net) that is advancing Holomovement vision and action-- excitingly toward Love and a world that works for all. This Special also marks the occasion of the Holomovement's new free e-publication which we direct you to immediately below. More than just a catchy title, Holomovement has become a name to rally around for global collaborative social change. It was first coined by David Bohm, American physicist and contemporary of Einstein-- echoing the millennial vision of the world's Great Wisdom Traditions and current cutting edge science-- that our Universe is a unified whole in which our deepest human experience is an intimate part. It affirms that since all actions in the Universe ultimately unfold for the good of the whole, we can say We and our Universe are really about Love and the well-being of all. We direct you to a colorful free e-publication about all this at ISSUU.com/lightonlight. Click there on the multi-colored cover entitled THE HOLOMOVEMENT WAVE: CO-CREATING A RIPPLE EFFECT OF CHANGE. See also the book THE HOLOMOVEMENT: EMBRACING OUR COLLECTIVE PURPOSE TO UNITE HUMANITY (available at all booksellers) edited by Emanuel Kuntzelman and Jill Robinson, In this VoiceAmerica Special, Emanuel joins eight other key members of the Holomovment Core Team to discuss multiple aspects of the Holomovement vision and work. Ultimately the Guest List, as reflected above in the Showpage links to guest bio's, is Emanuel Kuntzleman, Paulette Pipe, Scarlett Lewis, Mariko Pitts, Zenka Caro, Adam Cupell, Yasmine El Baggari, and Laura Rose. Guided by science and spirituality, this unifying movement is part of catalyzing a massive shift in human consciousness. The Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a project of the Source of Synergy Foundation, which sponsors and hosts Humanity's Moment of Choice is pleased to present this program. It also partnered with The Holomovement for its “Igniting the Holomovement”” event in Sedona Arizona in 2023 and its Holomovement Wave event in 2024 in Ibiza Spain. Light on Light Publications and Media, which co-host this Humanity's Moment of Choice Series on VoiceAmerica, produced both Holomovement publications. The VoiceAmerica host for this Special is Dr. Kurt Johnson of the Holomovement, Evolutionary Leaders Circle, and Light on Light. Again, please enjoy and be inspired by the free e-publication just mentioned, at ISSUU.com/lightonlight: THE HOLOMOVEMENT WAVE: CO-CREATING A RIPPLE EFFECT OF CHANGE. And, check out holomovement.net for information on the next Holomovement Wave event, partnered with the Asheville, North Carolina community, in May 2025.

This VoiceAmerica Special—“Humanity's Moment of Choice: Impact for Change” is on the occasion of the annual GLOBAL ONENESS SUMMIT a six-day free online event, Oct. 19-24-- and follows on our previous, September, program on the United Nations September 2024 “Summit of the Future”-- and the event “The Deep and Rapid Transformation Convergence”, held at the Synod House of the Cathedral St. John the Divine in New York City in advance of the Summit on September 19, 2024. For free public participation in the online GLOBAL ONENESS SUMMIT, with over 50 free presentations from thought leaders, activists, artists and entertainers, simply “google” “Global Oneness Summit” or go to https://www.humanitysteam.org/global-oneness-summit#googtrans(en). This VoiceAmerica Special features global leaders from all these events sharing their visions for IMPACT for positive global change. Guests are Steve Farrell, co-founder of Humanity's Team & visioneer of the GLOBAL ONENESS SUMMIT; Diane Marie Williams and the Rev. Deborah Moldow from the Evolutionary Leaders Circle of the Source of Synergy Foundation, a major sponsor of the Summit of the Future event; Daniel Stone and Heidi Sparkes Guber who facilitated the New York City event that hosted over 100 global leaders; Roger Briggs and Randall Libero, who join us with expertise on the role of media in impact; and Mariko Pitts of the Holomovment, and Jon Ramer from a number of collaborative global initiatives, who wrap up this examination and assessment of Impact for positive global change. Please see the biographies of the Special's guests, since they will be introduced more briefly on the program itself. Lastly, the noted September events were in New York City, San Francisco, and Japan, and coordinated by collaborative media. You can find out about all of them at https://unite4peace.org/ and at EVENTS at https://unity.earth/. For more background on The Summit of the Future [SoF] see: www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future; for more background on the related Pact for the Future see: www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future/pact-for-the-future-zero-draft www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future/pact-for-the-future-revisions Vision of the Unitive Narrative can be found at: sdgthoughtleaderscircle.org/unitive-new-narrative/ and at the inspiring short film at YouTube “A Radical Guide to Reality”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GkLM8o4RXc&t=130s. For the vision of collaborative Media see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xTnOzSnOto&t=2010s. Join us for this Special program, available 24-7 at https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2610/the-convergence.

This VoiceAmerica Special-- Humanity's Moment of Choice: Summit of the Future-- is on the occasion of the United Nations September 2024 “Summit of the Future” and the event “The Deep and Rapid Transformation Convergence” being held at the Synod House of the Cathedral St. John the Divine in New York City in advance of the Summit on September 19, 2024. The Special speaks with the global leaders who have created the Deep and Rapid Transformation Convergence Event, now also known as the DRTC. The DRTC— see an information page at http://p0.vresp.com/4nPa1j -- is an initiative of the SDG Thought Leaders Circle (sdgthoughtleaderscircle.org) of the Evolutionary Leaders and it is aimed at influencing the achievement of the Summit of the Future (SoF) by infusing it with unitive principles and praxes.? The DRTC is composed of key thought leaders from each of the major dimensions of the SoF who are engaged in defining the core strategies needed to ensure that goals of the Summit, like the Sustainable Development Goals (embraced by 193 nations) are achieved in a way that serves all. Please see the biographies of the Special's guests who will be introduced more briefly on the program itself. They are all affiliated with the Evolutionary Leaders, a project of the Source of Synergy Foundation, and include Diane Marie Williams, Daniel Stone, Heidi Sparkes Guber, Dr. Joni Carley, Dr. Richard Clugston, Tezikiah Gabriel, Dr. Jude Currivan and Emanuel Kuntzelman. This event is part of a greater celebration of the International Peace Week, and the International Day of Peace, which can be found under the umbrella of UNITE 4 Peace at unite4peace.org. There you can learn more, and how to be involved, in important September events in New York City, San Francisco & Japan, and, in October in these networks' annual Global Oneness Summit. For more background on The Summit of the Future [SoF] see: www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future; for more background on the related Pact for the Future see: www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future/pact-for-the-future-zero-draft www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future/pact-for-the-future-revisions Vision of the Unitive Narrative can be found at: sdgthoughtleaderscircle.org/unitive-new-narrative/ and at the inspiring short film at YouTube “A Radical Guide to Reality”.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery:Watch: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on Apple+Read: The Barrens by Kurt Johnson and Ellie Johnson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59364071-the-barrens Listen:  The Soundtrack to Wonder Boys https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185014/soundtrack/Elizabeth:Watch: Sister Act & Sister Act 2 on Disney+Read: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenezhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summerListen: 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurichhttps://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcastSchuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you!https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It's affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week!  Margery: Watch: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on Apple+ Read: The Barrens by Kurt Johnson and Ellie Johnson  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59364071-the-barrens  Listen:   The Soundtrack to Wonder Boys  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185014/soundtrack/ Elizabeth: Watch: Sister Act & Sister Act 2 on Disney+ Read: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summer Listen: 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcast Schuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you!https://www.schulershoes.com/ Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It's affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee.  https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/ Connect with Us! Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I speak to Kurt Johnson, manifestation coach all about manifestation and the space where science and spirituality meet. In this episode Kurt and I talk about: Kurt's spiritual journeyThe Universe is MindThe “format” of spiritual awakening IntuitionWhere science and spirituality meetRemembering who you areYour feelings and manifestation Technique with the Law of Attraction Mindfulness meditation and therapySpiritual Bypassing The CollectiveWholistic Human Design AcademyFollow me on SubstackLinks: 3 Month Coaching Program 1:1 Session Holistic Human Design CoachingShop HealyGrab your Human Design Chart here.  Get on the Mastery Monday NewsletterWhere you can find Kurt:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteWhere you can find Rochelle: InstagramTikTokWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@rochellechristiane.comSupport the show

This special broadcast on Conscious Media features the eminent 2024 Illuminate Film Festival. It occurs April 5-7 (in person) in Santa Barbara California and continues online April 8-14. Illuminate is the world's leading film festival for evolutionary cinema and-- aptly partnered with the global Holomovement-- has, as it's 2024 theme: “Movies Make Movements Happen”. Find out more about Illuminate at Illuminatefilmfestival.com and about the Holomovment at Holomovement.net. The broadcast highlights key leaders from both Illuminate and the Holomovement, in order of their appearance-- Emanuel Kuntzelman (lead visioneer of the emerging Holomovement), Téana David (Executive Director of Illuminate) and Mariko Pitts (Core Strategist for the Holomovement). Joining for commentary is well-known conscious media pioneer Randall Libero, who launched some of the pioneer programs of Eckhart Tolle with Oprah, Stephen Dinan of Shift and Deepak Chopra. Illuminate is a 501c3- sponsored organization, pioneering the growth of the emerging conscious film movement. Its mission is to elevate human consciousness and inspire lasting transformation through cinema. Its vision is to serve as the global hub for Conscious Cinema. Its films and workshops explore The Human Journey, Self and Relationship, Mind and Science, Spiritual Practice & Meditation, Nature and Sustainability, Arts and Creative Expression and the paradigm shifts that are occurring right now, across our world. This year's Festival will announce new awards aiming at further spurring this tide of Conscious, Evolutionary media. VoiceAmerica hosts Dr. Kurt Johnson and Karuna (a veteran of Hollywood Films) close out the broadcast with well wishes for this exciting venture. Karuna will be representing Light on Light Media (sponsors of this VoiceAmerica Series) at Illuminate. Humanity's Moment of Choice is a Series on VoiceAmerica in association with The Evolutionary Leaders (evolutionaryleaders.net), a project of the Source of Synergy Foundation. Join us for this exciting broadcast.

In this captivating episode, our guest, Kurt Johnson, shares his expertise as a Manifestation Coach and Law of Attraction Master. With his unique approach that merges science and spirituality, Kurt helps individuals reshape their lives by guiding them through the process of manifestation. Kurt explores the significant impacts that manifestation can have on individuals navigating through various struggles, such as addiction, poverty, or the loss of a loved one. Kurt also elaborates on the role of energy as the initial source of all physical things. To learn more about Kurt and his amazing work, and to follow him on social media, visit www.newworldallstar.com

Today on Sense of Soul Podcast we have Kurt Johnson he is a Twin Flames and Manifestation Law-of-Attraction coach,  on a mission to help you become a MASTER MANIFESTOR and or create a fulfilling relationship with your TWIN FLAME. Or both! His teachings focus on authenticity, embracing human emotions, and integrating them into spirituality. Kurt will help you to understand, What is Manifesting, The Difference Between Manifesting and the Law of Attraction, How to Recognize Signs from the Universe, How to Master the Law of Attraction and MORE! Kurt rejects the idea of "spiritual bypassing” guiding individuals beyond mere manifestation techniques. He believes that the KEY to manifestation doesn't lie in THINKING but in BECOMING… in stepping into alignment with the vibrational frequency of your dream life. Check out his website as well as YouTube,  Facebook or Instagram @newworldallstar Visit his website: https://www.newworldallstar.com Use code ALLSTAR to get 33% when paying in full for his affordable coaching program! Quantum Leap Experience with a Jennifer Mitchell Sign up now for this cosmic event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transform-your-reality-the-quantum-leap-experience-registration-807297527637?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios or by going to  www.patreon.com/senseofsoul and becoming a member at any level to get 25% off the already amazing price of only 29.00!        

Kurt Johnson a recognized leader in the manifesting niche has helped over 5,500 people to feel amazing and manifest their dreams. Kurt rejects the idea of "spiritual bypassing” guiding individuals beyond mere manifestation techniques. He believes that the KEY to manifestation doesn't lie in THINKING but in BECOMING… in stepping into alignment with the vibrational frequency of your dream life. We discuss: What is Manifesting How Science proves manifestation The Difference Between Manifesting and the Law of Attraction How to Master the Law of Attraction Check out Kurt: https://www.youtube.com/c/NewWorldAllstarhttps://www.newworldallstar.com/Check out Shifting DimensionsInstagram: @awordtothewisepodYoutube: A Word To The Wise PodcastEmail: awordtothewisepod@gmail.com

You're familiar with his YouTube videos and social media presence or stumbling upon me for the first time, his genuinely excited to connect with you here! As a Twin Flames and manifestation law-of-attraction coach, his passion is guiding individuals to become MASTER MANIFESTORS and cultivate fulfilling relationships with their TWIN FLAMES, or even both! His mission is to demystify spirituality by unraveling the scientific principles behind it and unveiling the lesser-known secrets of manifestation. Once you grasp this insider knowledge, your entire worldview will undergo a transformative shift (for the better, of course). Are you prepared to embark on an authentic spiritual journey toward manifesting the life and relationship of your dreams, with me as your trusted guide. 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: https://authorsunite.com/​​​​​​​​ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on my future videos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsunite/support

In this podcast, host Steve Farrell is joined by a myriad of thought leaders who share the vision of making conscious living pervasive, including Diane Williams, Dr. Jude Currivan, Claudia Welss, Dr. Ervin Laszlo, Rev. Deborah Moldow, Jim Garrison, Emanuel Kuntzleman, Dr. Kurt Johnson, Jon Ramer, Des Berghofer, Gerri Schwartz, Tammy Scarlett, Ben Bowler, and Dr. Shamini Jain, to discuss “Awakening a Conscious Humanity,” where you will discover how we are now on our way to a new destination for mankind and the planet, and that there is much we urgently need to do as a species to get there.  In this podcast, you will discover… The root cause of dysfunction at the individual and collective level How to create healthy lives for all 8 billion people on the planet  That we can rewire our brains to more peaceful ways of being     Mind and consciousness is not something we have but who we are  The ways we can learn to learn together  And much, much more…  ***Note: this is a special rebroadcast and any websites, links, programs, or events mentioned may no longer be active (or dates may have been changed). Thank you!*** If you want more teachings and wisdom from all of the speakers in this episode, including Dr. Ervin Laszlo, Dr. Shamini Jain, Dr. Jude Currivan, and other incredible thought leaders, explore the revolutionary Humanity Stream+ platform here Explore Humanity's Team and the timeless truth that We Are All One. Learn more about the Humanity's Team free education programs.

Kurt Johnson - a Law of Attraction Master and a Twin Flame coach on a mission to reshape lives through a holistic approach. He stands apart from conventional online spiritual figures by steering clear of spiritual bypassing guiding individuals beyond mere manifestation techniques. He acknowledges that change comes from within and respects each individual's readiness to embark on their unique journey and rediscover their True Selves. Kurt Johnson offers an unconventional perspective, bridging the gap between science and spirituality. Kurt is on a mission to merge the realms of science and spirituality, drawing from his personal encounters with the unseen. Links: Official Webpage - https://www.newworldallstar.com/ Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewWorldAllstar YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/NewWorldAllstar Freebie - https://bit.ly/manifestationplaylist #twinflames #healing #love #happiness #johnny #otherself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine living the life of your dreams, regardless of your current circumstances or who your Twin Flame may be. In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of manifestation with our special guest, Kurt Johnson. Imagine living the life of your dreams, regardless of your current circumstances or who your Twin Flame may be. Today, we're about to embark on an incredible journey that will transform your understanding of manifestation. I'm your host, Michael Herst, welcome to one more thing before you go.

The final week of the show in its current format before the time change kicks off with Brittany tailgating Tom on the way to the studio!In the first hour, Bob Sansevere talks the Gophers loss and the entire NFL North losing over the weekend.Hour #2 includes Kristyn Burtt has the latest WGA strike news, and KSTP's Chris Egert on local Minnesota news and how he'll adjust to the show's new time.In hour #3, authors Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson stop by the studio to talk about their new book titled "The Barrens" and Jeff Passolt joins the show to talk Twins!Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The final week of the show in its current format before the time change kicks off with Brittany tailgating Tom on the way to the studio!In the first hour, Bob Sansevere talks the Gophers loss and the entire NFL North losing over the weekend.Hour #2 includes Kristyn Burtt has the latest WGA strike news, and KSTP's Chris Egert on local Minnesota news and how he'll adjust to the show's new time.In hour #3, authors Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson stop by the studio to talk about their new book titled "The Barrens" and Jeff Passolt joins the show to talk Twins!Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The final week of the show in its current format before the time change kicks off with Brittany tailgating Tom on the way to the studio!In the first hour, Bob Sansevere talks the Gophers loss and the entire NFL North losing over the weekend.Hour #2 includes Kristyn Burtt has the latest WGA strike news, and KSTP's Chris Egert on local Minnesota news and how he'll adjust to the show's new time.In hour #3, authors Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson stop by the studio to talk about their new book titled "The Barrens" and Jeff Passolt joins the show to talk Twins!Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The final week of the show in its current format before the time change kicks off with Brittany tailgating Tom on the way to the studio! In the first hour, Bob Sansevere talks the Gophers loss and the entire NFL North losing over the weekend. Hour #2 includes Kristyn Burtt has the latest WGA strike news, and KSTP's Chris Egert on local Minnesota news and how he'll adjust to the show's new time. In hour #3, authors Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson stop by the studio to talk about their new book titled "The Barrens" and Jeff Passolt joins the show to talk Twins! Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final week of the show in its current format before the time change kicks off with Brittany tailgating Tom on the way to the studio! In the first hour, Bob Sansevere talks the Gophers loss and the entire NFL North losing over the weekend. Hour #2 includes Kristyn Burtt has the latest WGA strike news, and KSTP's Chris Egert on local Minnesota news and how he'll adjust to the show's new time. In hour #3, authors Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson stop by the studio to talk about their new book titled "The Barrens" and Jeff Passolt joins the show to talk Twins! Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final week of the show in its current format before the time change kicks off with Brittany tailgating Tom on the way to the studio! In the first hour, Bob Sansevere talks the Gophers loss and the entire NFL North losing over the weekend. Hour #2 includes Kristyn Burtt has the latest WGA strike news, and KSTP's Chris Egert on local Minnesota news and how he'll adjust to the show's new time. In hour #3, authors Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson stop by the studio to talk about their new book titled "The Barrens" and Jeff Passolt joins the show to talk Twins! Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast we will talk about the laws of attraction and what manifestation is. Also we will cover the following:FriendshipsInterpersonal RelationshipsSelf ImprovementMan who hit woman with a brick and a little more Today's guest is Kirk Johnson. Kurt Johnson - a Law of Attraction Master and a Twin Flame coach on a mission to reshape lives through a holistic approach. He stands apart from conventional online spiritual figures by steering clear of spiritual bypassing guiding individuals beyond mere manifestation techniques. He acknowledges that change comes from within and respects each individual's readiness to embark on their unique journey and rediscover their True Selves. Kurt Johnson offers an unconventional perspective, bridging the gap between science and spirituality. Kurt is on a mission to merge the realms of science and spirituality, drawing from his personal encounters with the unseen.Links:Official Webpage - https://www.newworldallstar.com/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewWorldAllstar YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/NewWorldAllstarFreebie - https://bit.ly/manifestationplaylistYou can find me on socials as Toitimeblog or on the blog itself where I curate at least 3-4 fresh blogs a week.

Today's podcast is an update on another exciting project. The field of convergence is revealing the importance of unified approaches that lead to global unity. Science and Spirituality is an example. Presence has already shown how the historical model of Spiral Dynamics validates our approach to the interpretation of the Biblical Narrative. Now we are working with those in the fields of science to do the same.  As science and spirituality converge we can now compare how the many different interpretations of the Biblical Narrative either align or don't align with the science of our universe.  I will specifically talk about the concept of the Holomovement and a project I'm working on with Oxford Physicist Dr. Jude Currivan and Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Kurt Johnson.  And this soon to be published work (today's announcement) will lead into my series this Fall on “The Biblical Narrative as Holomovement.” The excitement level is higher than ever about the future of faith especially as it relates to the amazing Biblical Narrative. 

This is an excerpt from a discussion from WEDI's Health Equity Forum earlier this year on how payers are leveraging data to address health disparities, prevent disease and promote health and digital literacy. His guests are Dan Rivas, Senior Manager at Blue Shield California and Kurt Johnson, Vice President Operations with UnitedHealth Group.

After working in his family's 4th generation construction business, he decided to follow in his musician brother's footsteps and move out to Hollywood to live in the Rock scene.  As a talented guitarist he got to live the rockstar life while also learning the bar industry and running 3 successful bars.  After having kids, he and his wife decided to head back to Arizona to raise a family and pursue his dream of owning a cool cocktail bar.  Cock n' Tails is one of Phoenix Midtowns top spots for Music and amazing drinks.  Listen to the learning lessons and fun stories of this awesome guy!

A few years ago, writer and journalist Kurt Johnson set off on a mission to explore the legacy of the Soviet union. He travelled through a dozen countries, following 'a wake of a Soviet ship' — from the now dead Aral Sea in Uzbekistan to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. His book The Red Wake was later published by Penguin Random house . - Несколько лет назад австралиец Курт Джонсон задался вопросом изучить наследние «советского проекта». Он проехал по десятку стран, вдоль по кильватерному следу советского корабля: от погибшего Аральского моря до Чернобыльской АЭС. После в издательстве Random House вышла его книга The Red Wake.

In this very special podcast, Steve Farrell is joined by a fantastic array of brilliant guests to share “Why Conscious Living” is the key to protecting and transforming our future to one of light and prosperity.  You will get the inside scoop on the goals and progress of the “Changing Humanity's Future Initiative” and how you can contribute to making our collective dream of harmony a reality. Featuring the voices of:  Neale Donald Walsch, Suzanne Giesemann, Debra Poneman, Dr. Jude Currivan, Dr. Kurt Johnson, Todd Kramer, Rev. Deborah Moldow, Adam C. Hall, and Dr. Rowshanak Hashemiyoon In this podcast, you will discover… There is no better way of living Recognition of our Oneness drives a world of compassion We have the power to tip the scale  And the opportunity before you… Visit the ‘Changing Humanity's Future' Initiative page to explore the possibilities of Transformational Education and the next steps you can take to make Conscious Living pervasive worldwide Explore Humanity's Team and the timeless truth that We Are All One. Learn more about the Humanity's Team free education programs.

Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure In Season 2 Episode 15 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we are joined by Ellie Johnson, a real-life adventurer, storyist, and co-author of the book “The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic”. Ellie talks to us about the epic canoeing adventure she took across the arctic Canadian barrens when she was 17 years old, the process of co-writing a novel with her father, and how to find everyday adventures wherever you are. Buy the book on Amazon or wherever you get your books! Amazon.com: The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic: 9781950994489: Johnson, Kurt, Johnson, Ellie: Books Visit co-author Kurt Johnson's website Kurt Johnson Author (kurtjohnsonbooks.com) Find Ellie on Instagram @elliej418

Kurt JohnsonWebsite:www.onebodyldn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onebodyldnYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-FYgZ7ttb7-FN7hPfFznwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-body-ldnTwitter: https://twitter.com/onebodyldnPinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/onebodyldn/Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@onebodyldnInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/onebodyldn/Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kurtjohnson_ldn/My social media links:Podcast:https://podcast.app/day-in-day-out-p832991Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/muui23LinkedIn page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/day-in-day-out-podcast/?viewAsMember=trueYouTube:https://bit.ly/2UVszCm

The right-wing anti-immigration politician who led the Brexit campaign in Britain is currently touring Australia. Nigel Farage has become increasingly irrelevant in British politics, but he is commanding speaking fees and being given a hero's welcome by Sky News presenters and One Nation politicians It could be a cynical money grabbing exercise, a play for political influence in Australia… or both. Today, journalist Kurt Johnson on the Nigel Farage tour, the figures behind it and the global franchise of right-wing populists. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Journalist, Kurt Johnson

Ellie Johnson shares how her experience on a 450 mile canoe trip lead to writing The Barrens with her father, Kurt Johnson. We discuss a bit about coming out, co-writing with a family member, and the importance of storytelling. Then Baz and Vance review The Lake and share who won the week for them!

Climate Action ShowJune 27th 2022Produced by Vivien Langford PORT AUGUSTA, WHYALLA - GREEN STEEL AND SMART ENERGY Guests:Kurt Johnson -  Journalist with Renew Economy https://reneweconomy.com.au/green-dreams-managing-the-transition-from-rust-to-renewables/ John Grimes - CEO The Smart Energy Council At the Smart Energy Conference in May, soon to be PM and Environment Minister Albanese and Bowen were fascinated by a new Solar Company. On display were 5B Mavericks. Mr Albanese was enthusiastic because they were very close to his electorate, employed many people and had expanded to USA, India and Chile. We asked them what 5B stood for and it turned out to be for the Five Billion Years of sun power ahead of us. The Mavericks are solar arrays the size of a roof. they can be folded up and deployed elsewhere and their inventors are Chris Mc Grath and Eden Tehan. Since the election many are expecting a great acceleration of clean energy and John Grimes says that the targets taken to the election could be more than doubled by 2030.Then we go to Port Augusta  and Whyalla with Kurt Johnson who found there was such a boom for workers there he could hardly find a room for the night. There is a Renewable Energy Park there with wind , solar, ocean and energy storage.https://www.dpenergy.com/projects/port-augusta-renewable-energy-park/It's not a simple story however, and locals are somewhat resigned to big promises, booms and setbacks.  One problem may be the difficulty of finding skilled workers and here is Kurt's article investigating that : https://reneweconomy.com.au/could-a-skills-shortage-stall-the-renewable-energy-revolution/He talks about the Sundrop  Farm which uses solar power to desalinate the sea water from St Vincent's Gulf and grow acres of tomatoes.https://reneweconomy.com.au/good-taste-and-food-security-how-sundrop-rewrote-rules-of-tomato-crops/ - https://www.sundropfarms.com/our-facilities/TRAININGThe Smart  Energy Council already has certificate courses: https://smartenergy.org.au/training/https://nswliberal.org.au/Shared-Content/News/2021/New-Training-For-Renewable-Jobs-Revolutionhttps://www.premier.vic.gov.au/ensuring-women-are-part-clean-energy-revolutionWe have our ears out to report on other training opportunities to turbo charge this energy transition, so please let us know by calling 3CR -   (03) 94198377 - In France they do not have a Minister for Climate Change but a Minister for Energy Transition which sounds much more determined, and we hope to interview her soon. https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/three-women-to-steer-frances-new-super-green-ministry/ 

About Kurt and Ellie: Kurt and Ellie are a father daughter combo team who have authored the book The Barrens: A novel of love and death in the canadian arctic.   In this episode, Mike, Kurt, and Ellie discuss:  Ellie's trip in subarctic Canada and how it inspired the book How they made the story come alive as being so real on the page What it's like working with your father in writing a story Learning about yourself during the writing process   Key Takeaways:  Your travels can be turned into a fantastic adventure story, it's simply a matter of figuring out how to incorporate the various elements into your journey in order to create a one-of-a-kind story. Plotting out your journey, attempting to create dialogue and movement, incorporating your life experiences, and attempting to form something that creates a character at his core all work together to help your story feel more realistic.  Allow yourself to be vulnerable in front of your parents. You may feel awkward sharing your journey with them, but sharing more of yourself is essential to developing a stronger bond. Reflecting on your own story can be both enlightening and difficult, but it will undoubtedly teach you something.   "If you're reading what you like and reading a lot of it, that translates into your writing style." – Kurt Johnson   "Stop taking everything. If you could just keep moving forward and try to have fun sometimes, things will work out as they were meant to pretty much either way, but you might be a little bit happier at the end of it" – Ellie Johnson Connect with Kurt Johnson: Website: https://www.kurtjohnsonbooks.com/ Email: kurtjbooks@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtjohnsonbooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KurtJohnsonBooks   Connect with Ellie Johnson: Email: elliejohnson418@gmail.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliej418?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   Grab a copy of The Barrens: Bookshop.org Amazon Connect with Mike Carlon: Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/   Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Kurt Johnson to share the story of his debut novel The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic. This is a book he wrote with the help of his daughter Ellie Johnson. kurtjohnsonbooks.com Events: Father’s Day Book Reading and Signing Sunday,

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Kurt Johnson to share the story of his debut novel The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic. This is a book he wrote with the help of his daughter Ellie Johnson.

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Kurt Johnson and his daughter, Ellie Johnson, who have collaborated on a new novel titled The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic (Arcade).  This week I have two Write the Book Prompts to offer, thanks to the generosity of my guests. Kurt Johnson suggests writing a paragraph the beginning and end of which you know ahead of time. Allow the middle to be more stream of consciousness. Ellie suggests writing an adventure. This could be a story, or a scene, or the beginnings of something longer. Pick an area of the world where a character is camping, and write about what goes wrong.  Good luck with your work in the coming week, and tune in next week for another prompt or suggestion. Music Credit: Aaron Shapiro 730

Written by father and daughter team Kurt Johnson and Ellie Johnson, this enthralling debut is at once a white-water adventure, coming-of-age novel, and tale of tragic love—as well as an extraordinary father-daughter collaboration. Meticulously weaving together the dramatic stories of two young women and their complex lives with a deadly canoe trip on one of North America's most remote rivers, we are right there with them, in their canoe, as their treacherous trip and fascinating lives simultaneously unfold, as they fall in love with one another, as we fall in love with them and survival becomes the only priority. https://www.kurtjohnsonbooks.com/booksPublisher:  https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781950994489/the-barrens/Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Barrens-Novel-Death-Canadian-Arctic/dp/1950994481/ref=sr_1_2?crid=AQ0ZEV12V9OH&keywords=barrens+johnson&qid=1640630636&sprefix=barrens+johnson%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-2Support this Podcast to keep it going!PayPal and Venmo - @lesbianspeakingPatreon - https://www.Patreon.com/LesbianSpeakingPump Pals - https://top grip gear.com/?rfsn=6172592.f349c6Dan-O's Seasoning (so yum!) - https://danosseasoning.com/ref/lesbianspeaking/Merch Line - https://lesbian-speaking.creator-spring.com/Support the show

This week on The Dragzine Podcast NHRA Pro Stock legend Kurt Johnson is our guest. Kurt talks about the day he broke the 6-second barrier in Pro Stock, what it was like growing up in a racing family, and much more. 

Kurt Johnson is an award winning entomologist who is also a recognized figure in comparative religions and consciousness studies. His scientific career began while he was a Christian monk, during which time he completed his doctoral studies in evolution and ecology. He is known in science for his writing on taxonomy, evolution and ecology (especially about butterflies) and in particular for his published research and popular writing on the scientific career of famous Russian-American novelist and lepidopterist Vladimir Nabokov. His book Nabokov's Blues (co-authored with journalist S. Coates) was named a "top 10 book in science" in 2000 at the Washington Post, Library Journal, Booklist, and HMS Beagle. This best selling, amazingly accomplished human is pushing the boundaries of leadership, education, and community building and delivers a thought provoking chat with clear insights and powerful visions of a better world. Find out more about Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D. Author, Spiritual and Mindfulness Teacher here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kurt and Ellie Johnson are co-authors of a new book called,  "The Barrens" based on a fictionalized account of Ellie's real 40-day journey in the subarctic of Canada in a canoe.  A part adventure story with white water rapids and grizzly sightings and part coming out and coming of age story, The Barrens will transport you.Join the authors on May 18 at Lush Lounge and Theater with Magers and Quinn Booksellers for a reading and launch party with a Q and A hosted by My Talk 107.1's Lori and Julia. Tickets are Free but must be reserved:The book is available for pre-order here:Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Kurt and Ellie Johnson are co-authors of a new book called,  "The Barrens" based on a fictionalized account of Ellie's real 40-day journey in the subarctic of Canada in a canoe.  A part adventure story with white water rapids and grizzly sightings and part coming out and coming of age story, The Barrens will transport you.Join the authors on May 18 at Lush Lounge and Theater with Magers and Quinn Booksellers for a reading and launch party with a Q and A hosted by My Talk 107.1's Lori and Julia. Tickets are Free but must be reserved:The book is available for pre-order here:Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US)

This week on The Dragzine Podcast track prep expert Kurt Johnson joins us. Kurt talks about what goes into building a great track surface, some of the crazy things he's seen at the track, and much more.

Kurt Johnson is the Managing Partner, CEO, and Founder at 11.2 Ventures, LLC, a Venture builder studio specializing in artificial intelligence startups. Kurt is also the Managing Partner & Founder at Trivium Fund and a Venture Partner at Purple Arch Ventures. In this episode, we covered: Transferable Sales Skills for VC His Passion for Writing 11.2 Venture's Area of Focus Venture Builder Studios And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Kurt on his Linkedin and 11.2 Ventures, LLC on their website and Linkedin.Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, and soon Atlantic Canada. Early stage private investments represent an extraordinary investment opportunity, but existing investment models in the space leave much to be desired.Manifold is a new model for growth in the new economy, designed to create and capture value at the early stage through synergies across its venture fund, incubation and acceleration studio, and advisory firm. Learn more about Manifold at https://www.manifold.group.

For episode number 2 of ReEnergizing Communities, Kurt Johnson from The Climate Center joins host Chris Ford to discuss his organization's work, structuring energy efficiency-related policy at both the state and federal level, and how the state of California can become more energy resilient. Other topics include Kurt's work on the EPA's Green Power Partnership Program and the status of the Community Energy Resilience Act in the State legislature.

Charles Vogl welcomes Dr. Kurt Johnson to a conversation about how we recognize truth and how both science and spiritual traditions reveal profound interconnectedness.  Dr. Kurt Johnson is an accomplished scholar, author of 5 books, and teacher across the relationship between science and religion. He has a Ph.D. in Evolution and Ecology and is ordained or certified in 5 spiritual traditions. He is also the host of VoiceAmerica's Convergence series broadcast worldwide.

Mark McDonald talks his recent MWPMS Win in TS, and how he got there. Kurt Johnson talks Track Prep and all the products and services of Total Venue Concepts. Rex celebrates Dads, gives you the last two weeks race recaps, and highlights the showcases in all our classes.