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Ever wondered how a super mompreneur handles multiple thriving ventures? In our latest podcast episode, I chat with Kyrsten Lucia. With two kids, a short-term rental and co-hosting business, and a daycare to manage, she's a master of juggling. We delve into Kyrsten's secrets to success, her clever guest-pleasing techniques, and her mindset before jumping into co-hosting. Kyrsten embodies the boss lady spirit, taking each day as it comes and building a strong support network. Don't miss this chance to learn and flourish from her insights! HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS: [04:46] A short introduction about our guest Kyrsten Lucia [05:44] How Kyrsten and her husband got started in short term rentals [08:05] What were Kyrsten's initial thoughts when her husband introduced real estate investing [05:35] The evolution of Kyrsten's short term rental portfolio [09:07] What made Kyrsten decide that co-hosting will be her next step [11:12] How Krysten balances her time as a mom, a home daycare job, and a co-hosting business [13:33] Kyrsten's ways of maintaining guest relationships to stand out in the competitive short-term rental market [14:49] Kyrsten's magazine as an innovative and impactful marketing tool [20:11] The importance of Google Analytics to track website traffic and measure marketing effectiveness [22:02] Enhancing the guest experience by thoughtful touches and some branded items [23:41] Kyrsten's biggest challenges in hosting other markets and how she overcomes them [25:55] How Kyrsten found and sourced her great team members and how often she visits her properties [30:36] The importance of supportive communities in strategic decision-making [33:24] Kyrsten insights before starting a co-hosting business [38:30] The lightning round Golden Nuggets: “Do it while they're young. So that by the time they are older, we're having the business run itself, which I think is going to be so amazing, not only for us, but for them.” “Being a part of an all women's group, we're constantly being heard. We're not getting left out, we're getting the questions that we need to get answered right away. We're not waiting. I think that's huge.” “There are so many people that are focused on what's the right market, like where should I be, and in my opinion, it's, you should be where you want to be.” “When you trust the process, and you know that mistakes are part of your journey. We can absolutely keep our confidence.” Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Save your spot for the Live Big Beach Retreat! https://go.staceystjohn.com/live-big-beach-retreat Let's Connect! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/short.term.stayzz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtallgirlhost/ Email:kyrsten@shorttermstays.net Follow Stacey St. John on; Website: https://staceystjohn.com/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/911671659592801?_rdc=1&_rdr Fire link: https://lnk.to/z4iJAlgs
Get out your diaries - this week, we're diving into some social media updates (specifically for Meta and Instagram) you NEED to know in order to up your game throughout the remainder of 2024, including new Meta features and tips directly from the source. As you're listening to this episode, we encourage you to write down these tips and try them out on your account(s) - if you notice any interesting results, we would LOVE to chat with you about your experience! Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [02:35] - Karly and Kyrsten reveal the strategy that will always win on Meta regardless of these or future updates, then dive into the first major update from Instagram around the proper posting cadence for Stories. [07:16] - Karly and Kyrsten share the second major Instagram update around what you should be posting in feed and how the algorithm tends to favor different types content. (Hint: quality over quantity!) [13:37] - Karly and Kyrsten share another update they've noticed creators testing that may be helpful to consider in creating video content. Did you find this episode helpful? If you test out any of these strategies and have unique findings, please DM us on Instagram to let us know! ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! Social Media Tools we LOVE: Stan, Trello, Later, + Planoly ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Get out your diaries - this week, we're spilling the tea, once again, on a real life negative experience we've had with a past social media marketing client, and giving you the tools to avoid a similar experience in your business. Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [03:03] - Karly and Kyrsten dive right in to the story, detailing all of the red flags in this specific experience with a client, and walk through several instances in which the client continually ignored their boundaries and business practices, disrespecting them in the process. (It's a juicy story!) [31:28] - Karly and Kyrsten share some of the steps they've implemented in their business to help them avoid similar situations moving forward. We share these storytimes to help you avoid some of the sticky situations we found ourselves in early on in our business, and in the hope that you'll take away our lessons learned and apply them to your own interactions with clients or potential clients in the future! If you like hearing these storytimes or you have any follow up questions for us on client relations, please feel free to send us a DM on Instagram! ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! Social Media Tools we LOVE: Stan, Trello, Later, + Planoly ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Get out your diaries - this week, we're telling the truth about going viral on social media, and walking through the strategy that will make you best prepared to leverage those viral moments if and when they happen. Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [01:45] - Karly and Kyrsten dive in to what "going viral" actually means, and explain why going viral is not always a good situation for your business - it can unfortunately attract spam to your account and damage your engagement rate. [08:39] - Karly and Kyrsten walk through a conversion strategy you can implement to retain the people who do follow you from viral content, and stress the importance of being prepared before you go viral. They also share tools that they use to help with their own conversion strategy: Manychat, Stan, Shopify, and more! [23:00] - Karly and Kyrsten share how to discern what content you should create on social media and beyond with the intent of providing value vs going viral. ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! Social Media Tools we LOVE: Stan, Trello, Later, + Planoly ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Jesus says that the harvest is ready to be brought in! The key is that we need to stir up and raise up those who go into the harvest. The harvest doesn't reap itself, you need the workers, which Jesus called His disciples to pray for. In this incredible message, you'll be encouraged by three leaders who do the work of an evangelist.
Get out your diaries - this week, we're walking through the reasons why you should turn AWAY business if a client is not the right fit for you, and how to have the tough conversations to maintain the health of your business. *Alternate title: Where the *bleep* is Kate Middleton?* - Don't worry, we're only talking about this trending topic for the first 5 minutes - but we're so consumed by this story right now! If you have any thoughts, please DM us on Instagram - we would LOVE to chat through all the theories! Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [07:01] - Karly and Kyrsten begin to talk through the various reasons why they've turned away potential clients, and how you can discern which clients are the right fit for your business. They dive into the first reason (if a potential client is only concerned about high numbers or direct, quick ROI), and explain how to approach the conversation when a potential client stresses their reliance on direct, quick ROI instead of understanding that social media management is a long game. [19:46] - Karly and Kyrsten go over the second reason they've turned away potential clients (if a potential client's communication style and expectations are not the same as yours), and discuss how to set boundaries and communicate those boundaries to clients. They also share why closing the door on one client because they demonstrate red flags that will be detrimental to you in the long run is often the right choice. [29:09] - Karly and Kyrsten the third and final reason they've turned away potential clients (if a potential client wants you to convince them to invest in your services in the first place and explain why what you do is important) and outline a few options for what you can do for that potential client instead (like point them to a podcast)! ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! Social Media Tools we LOVE: Trello, Later, + Planoly ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Get out your diaries - this week, we're spilling ALL the tea on influencer marketing and the impact it has on social media for both product-focused brands and service-based businesses. Listen in to hear a behind the scenes look at how influencer marketing works, how to make sure you're tapping into the right influencer for your brand, and how to seal the deal with great communication and clear guidelines that will lead to maximum ROI (return on investment). Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [04:55] - Karly and Kyrsten unpack what an influencer is and how to identify the influencers that could provide the most value to your brand. They also discuss how influencer marketing differs for product and service-based businesses. [08:01] - Karly and Kyrsten talk through the shift in influencer marketing we're seeing this year toward authentic creators who can speak to your particular product or service niche, no matter the size of their following, and the importance of aligning yourself and your business with the right people. [17:21] - Karly and Kyrsten explain why long-term partnerships (vs a one-time partnership) will garner the best ROI (return on investment) for your business. [20:08] - Karly and Kyrsten walk through unique tips to get the most out of your influencer marketing efforts - like providing incentives (ie. a discount code) attached to the influencer's CTA (call to action) that can help you track a sales lift attached to that campaign and better gauge the success of the partnership. They also share how to ensure influencer partnerships run smoothly with mutual respect, great communication and clear guidelines across the board. ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! Social Media Tools we LOVE: Trello, Later, + Planoly ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
This week, we discuss the continued tragedies facing the people of Palestine and its impact on the 2024 election. We also talk about the latest election news, Kyrsten Sinema finally resigning, and Biden's State of the Union address. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review! Useful links from the episode:Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Garvey advance in the California U.S. Senate raceSupreme Court rules states cannot remove Trump from ballot for insurrectionWoke corporation Sony marginalizes men everywhere with Misandry Simulator 2024 video gameGaza's death toll now exceeds 30,000. Here's why it's an incomplete countIsrael Gaza: Seven hostages killed, Hamas saysTony Blinken's explanation about U.S. vetoing the resolutionsHow Israel's restrictions on aid put Gaza on the brink of famineConflict-Induced Famine Risk is Increasing by the Day in Gaza: FAO | UN Security CouncilInterview with IDF Lt. Col. Peter Lerner Thousands join Israeli hostage families in march on JerusalemOpinion: Don't take the progressive threats in Michigan seriously
Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of March 4th through March 8th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Presidential Race State of the Union/Economy U.S. Migrant CrisisTrump Legal BattlesWillis Disqualification CaseAlabama Embryo-IVF LegislationIsrael-Hamas WarRussia-Ukraine WarGovernment Shutdown ThreatMcConnell/Sinema ExitsPEOPLEJoe BidenDonald TrumpNikki HaleyFani WillisMike JohnsonKay IveyBenjamin NetanyahuVladimir Putin/Volodymyr ZelenskyMitch McConnellKyrsten Sinema
Get out your diaries - this week, we're walking through the strategy of authenticity on social media. Grab a pen because you'll want to take notes on our 3 proven tactics to grow and scale your social accounts by building trust that leads to deeper relationships with your community and, in turn, generates more income for your business. Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [00:04:20] - Karly and Kyrsten explain why building a community should be your first priority on social media in 2024 and beyond. They discuss what it means to be authentic, an overview of how you can show up authentically for your specific audience, the massive shift they've noticed in what people want to see on social platforms, and how perfection is not actually relatable. [00:12:40] - Karly and Kyrsten talk through their own experience building a relationship with their Millennial Social Media Marketing followers and implementing changes in their strategy that allowed for a 2-way conversation with their audience and ended up tripling (yes...3x!!) their passive income. They note how consistently showing up on stories, spending more time in their DMs answering questions, and inviting their audience to participate in the content they create has made a world of difference in their social media growth. [00:16:38]: Karly and Kyrsten share their top 3 tips to keep your audience engaged: 1. Use all of the available Instagram features 2. Ask your audience to take action in every caption + 3. Ask your audience about the type of content they'd like to see next (which will help you serve them better and generate even more engagement!) [00:25:17] - Karly and Kyrsten recap the 3 strategies you can implement today that will help you grow your social media authentically and keep building great relationships with your community. ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! Social Media Tools we LOVE: Trello, Later, + Planoly ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Despite all the "firsts" that Sen. Kyrsten delivered to Arizona, Jim Sharpe says her resignation shows that we don't really hate our two-party system -- nor love independents.
Get out your diaries - this week, we're having a candid and raw conversation about the "comparison game" on social media (something that we struggle with ourselves) and how to combat the feelings of envy that often come up when we look at others' presence on social platforms. We're also diving in to our learned tactics to help you focus on your own goals and stop the negative cycle of comparison that's holding you back from becoming more successful social media managers, business owners, and humans in general. Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [00:03:32] - Karly and Kyrsten walk through their own weaknesses when it comes to self comparison on social media, and explain how comparison can negatively impact your business, ultimately wasting your energy and draining you of motivation. [00:12:31] - Karly and Kyrsten explain the problem with looking to our peers for inspiration and share how putting blinders on to focus on your own goals is crucial. [00:17:02]: Karly and Kyrsten share what to do next time you're caught up in comparing yourself to someone else in your industry. They explain their belief that what's meant for us will come to us and how learning to let go and trust the process has been so important for their business. [00:30:50]: Karly and Kyrsten close out with a few pieces of advice that they've implemented in their business to stay focused on their goals and their growth, instead of comparing their success to others' on social media. ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Get out your diaries - this week, we're on location with our client Alexandra Goresh Pittamppali - Master Hairstylist, Colorist, Extension Expert, and Founder of Petaloúda Salon in the Boston, MA area! Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [00:02:04] - Alexandra reveals how she's breaking the mold in the hair salon industry and describes the hustle culture that led to her living in constant fight or flight mode and drove her ultimately to open a salon where she's invested in creating space for her employees to thrive. [00:12:37] - Karly, Kyrsten, and Alexandra walk through social media tips for hairstylists and how to ensure your social channels are set up to thrive. [00:18:00] - Karly, Kyrsten, and Alexandra talk about the seasonality of business and episode 1's 113 formula. Alexandra also shares her best advice for hairstylists and aspiring hair salon owners, including the importance of bringing on the right people and delegating appropriately. Follow Petaloúda Salon on Instagram Connect with Alexandra on Instagram ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Get out your diaries - this week, we're sharing one of the most TRAUMATIC experiences we've had as social media managers and agency owners, and the lessons we learned from this experience (of course, all names/business details are altered for privacy reasons). We're spilling the TEA in this episode, and giving social media managers listening the practical tips you need to avoid making any of the mistakes we made in this situation. Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [00:04:07] - Karly and Kyrsten dive into the real life story of a traumatic client experience - including the client's threatening nature - and explain why they recommend setting extremely clear expectations up front and NEVER breaking hard rules or pushing important boundaries for any client (a lesson they've learned the hard way). [00:35:39] - Karly and Kyrsten walk through their key takeaways from this experience and share how to spot any potential red flags so you can avoid similar experiences. ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Get out your diaries - this week, we're calling out the RED FLAGS you need to be aware of when it comes to social media, as a social media manager and a business owner - inspired by this Instagram post. Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [00:04:35] - Red Flag #1: When an account's engagement does not match their following. Karly and Kyrsten explain why you should never buy followers (and how to tell if an account has). They encourage listeners to be aware of your purpose on social media and understand that growth doesn't happen overnight, so don't be tempted focus on vanity metrics. Lastly, they share their best tips for increasing engagement organically. [00:11:08] - Red Flag #2: Making big success claims / guarantees. Karly and Kyrsten share why setting realistic expectations and understanding key KPIs (key performance indicators), paired with honesty and an open line of communication are the secrets to success in a social media manager/client relationship. They also warn business owners not to participate in any transactions where a large, unrealistic promise is guaranteed. [00:19:42] - Red Flag #3: Significant overnight growth when it's unsupported. Karly and Kyrsten share that 2024 is the year of de-influencing, and explain why overnight growth feels like fraud to a consumer. They give advice to influencers who are tempted to ignore metrics that are important to brands and solely focus on followers, and give a real life example of a client who bought followers after their contract expired, ultimately causing harm to their account. ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
To anyone who still thinks Congress represents us, the outrageous and insulting "border bill" dropped by the Senate should be a monster wake up. We break down the dollars and cents of "business as usual" in the Beltway, as Chuck, Mitch, James and Kyrsten waste our time, money, and work "more closely together than ever!" to put America last. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE VOTES. If ever there was a clear tally of MAGA vs. RINO - it will be on this bill. We check Senate Republicans' Liberty Scores and reveal a striking imbalance in the upper chamber: triple the number of RINOs than MAGA senators. Podcast Production: Bob Slone Audio Productions
Get out your diaries - this week, we're talking about BURNOUT...what it is, how to recognize it, and how to avoid it so that your social media content never has to suffer the consequences. Hear our proven strategies for maximizing the time and energy you have now to save yourself the headache of being burnt out later, and steal our exact formula to ensure you're staying consistent on social media. Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [00:03:48] - Learn what burnout can look like, from the perspectives of both Karly and Kyrsten who have each experienced it many times in their journey as social media managers and business owners; and hear how burnout can negatively impact your business growth. [00:09:42] - Learn how to shift your mindset and use the energy and time you have now to plan appropriately and avoid burnout. Karly and Kyrsten share helpful strategies like creating a bank of filmed "b-roll" content and sitting down once or twice a month for content batching sessions to maximize your efficiency. [00:17:27] - Other ways to help manage your time even better - find out which platforms Karly and Kyrsten swear by and use in their everyday business: Trello, Later, and Planoly. [00:19:56] - Steal Karly and Kyrsten's EXACT strategy, the 113 formula, to ensure you're staying consistent on social media. ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Get out your diaries - it's time to expose the untold truths behind social media management and running a 6-figure social media agency. Welcome to The Social Media Diaries Podcast, where Millennial Social Media Marketing Co-Founders Karly Thompson and Kyrsten Schlyer dive into our shared experiences starting, scaling, and maintaining our agency, and spill the secrets to social media success for any business (the good, the bad, and ALL the in between). We're not holding back as we share our lessons learned running a business, helping our clients find social media success, and building winning, long-term strategies. Join us each week with your pens in hand - we guarantee you'll want to copy our secrets into your own diary. This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Here's a peek at what we're covering in this episode: [00:02:09] - Get to know Karly and Kyrsten as we dive into our backgrounds in social media marketing. [00:05:39] - Learn how Millennial Social Media Marketing started, and how we've served our clients over the past (almost!) 4 years with the motto: underpromise, overdeliver. [00:15:24] - Hear an overview of what we'll be sharing in this podcast (hint: all the answers to the questions in our DMs every day!). ----- Follow The Social Media Diaries Podcast on Instagram Follow Millennial Social Media Marketing on Instagram Interested in working with Millennial Social Media Marketing in 2024? Check out our client interest form. Grab our digital resources (FREE Canva templates, anyone?), book a 1:1 consultation, and more! ----- This podcast is an MHH Media production. Get to know MHH Media! Want more fun marketing content? Check out the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
The following political analysis is from Business-Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC) Senior Political Analyst Jim Ellis. BIPAC is an independent, bipartisan organization. It is provided solely as a membership benefit to the organization's 200-plus member companies and trade associations. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of any particular member or organization.
Do you struggle to manage large projects in your studio?Do you struggle to delegate?Do you sometimes feel that you AVOID large projects… simply because they feel difficult to complete?If so, then you will want to listen to this episode all the way to the end…We invited Kyrsten back on to teach the complete project management system that we used in my music school, at Grow Your Music Studio, and at GroupLessons.comAdditionally, we give plenty of practical “hacks” as well as softwares and tools we use to make everything run smoothly in our business.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview*******SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.comWould you like to start a group piano program in your studio… but are concerned about the logistics, the setup, and (most of all) the response from your studio families?Don't be scared!Head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we'll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).Don't let an imaginary “boogeyman” keep you from making a profitable change in your studio!*******SPONSOR - Big Music GamesBig Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS
The number of OT's providing perinatal care is on the rise. Which is exciting…and necessary. There remain so many gaps in the care of new and expecting moms, among which is treating incontinence. As we'll see in our featured journal article, a staggering percentage of women experience incontinence postnatally, despite the known effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training as a treatment. The article specifically explores the cost effectiveness of different models of pelvic floor therapy. The main takeaway?It is more efficient to offer services to prevent incontinence during pregnancy than to provide treatment services to manage incontinence postnatally—and that group-based treatment can be a cost-effective way to do it. After we break down the article, we're excited to explore all of this further with pelvic floor occupational therapist, Kyrsten Spurrier, owner of the Perinatal Pelvis. This episode will be hosted by Carlin Reaume of Supported Mama.In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the OT Potential Club.You can find more details on this course here:https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/perinatal-pelvic-floor-therapyLearn more about our guests:https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/kyrsten-spurrierhttps://www.theperinatalpelvis.com/https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/carlin-reaumehttps://www.supportedmama.com/Additional mentions in this episode:https://otpotential.com/blog/pelvic-health-occupational-therapyhttps://www.lifted-lotus.com/Here's the primary research we are discussing:Group-based pelvic floor muscle training for all women during pregnancy is more cost-effective than postnatal training for women with urinary incontinence: Cost-effectiveness analysis of a systematic reviewSupport the show
In this episode, we chat with Kyrsten Dewinetz, CEO at White Rabbit OG, a craft cannabis brand based in Surrey, BC, that uses culinary techniques to reinvent cannabis experiences. Together, Kyrsten and the White Rabbit team have over 40 years of experience in food manufacturing, formulation, production, innovation, and sales. With a background in microbiology, Kyrsten has spent much of her career working with prominent and independent food and beverage brands, designing new products, and creating unique flavour combinations. Her vast experience and expertise has allowed Dewinetz to become a valuable asset to both the food and cannabis industries. She is a true creator and inventor who brings her imagination to life in the edible cannabis market.
“How do I know what to work on next in my music school?!?!?”There is so much competing for your attention and so many tasks to complete.It can be difficult to know what's best next!!!In this episode, we invited Kyrsten, who manages Grow Your Music Studio's projects, to come on the podcast.Kyrsten gives a lot of great ideas on how to choose projects, how to delegate, and what it takes to do it efficiently and on a sensible budget.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview*******Ever thought of starting a group piano program in your school? Have you tried and failed because parents rejected it?No worry!Check out Piano Express from GroupLessons.comIt's the only group piano method in the world that allows students to enter a class or level up at any time. (No more scheduling headaches for you!).Visit GroupLessons.com to book a virtual or live demo or learn how we've helped hundreds of studios get parents on board with group piano lessons.*******Big Music Games provide fun with a clear purpose.Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians.BigMusicGames.com/7FMS
Welcome back to our "Where are they now?" bonus series where we'll be catching up with past Marketing Happy Hour podcast guests to see what they're currently up to and the projects they've been working on since we last spoke! Our next "Where are they now?" guests are Karly and Kyrsten of Millennial Social Media Marketing. Listen in to Karly and Kyrsten's first appearance on MHH Season 2 here: Reels 101: What Works?, then join us as we catch up with them on this week's bonus episode! ____ Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which bonus episodes you're excited for - we can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. NEW! Join our MHH Insiders group to connect with Millennial and Gen Z marketing professionals around the world! Get the latest from MHH, straight to your inbox: Join our email list! Connect with Where are they now? guests Karly + Kyrsten: Karly's Instagram | Kyrsten's Instagram Learn more about Millennial Social Media Marketing: Instagram | TikTok | Downloads + Book a Call Connect with Co-Host Erica: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with Co-Host Cassie: LinkedIn | Instagram Follow MHH: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Follow MHH on Social: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | TikTok Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter, Marketing Happy Hour Weekly: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/marketing-happy-hour-weekly-6950530577867427840/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketinghappyhour/support
On this week's episode we're sitting down with master stylist and Harper Ellis educator, Kyrsten Chandler, to talk about her incredible and inspiring journey to get where she is today. As someone who struggled to graduate high school, she's now on track to make six figures (!!!) as her first year full time behind the chair. In this episode Kyrsten is going to talk about what she's done to get to this level of success at age 21, her toughest hurdles, and why she loves what she does.There's tears shed in this incredible episode, and we think you'll understand why.Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and leave us a review so we can continue to bring you content you enjoy! Thanks for tuning in!
PACs supporting Mike Johnston spend big in final sprint of Denver mayoral election | Susana Cordova will be Colorado's next Education Commissioner | New Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is off to a rocky start | Kari Lake is running for Senate in Arizona | Ringo Starr on tour in Western U.S. Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: COLORADO NEWSLINE: Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough sprint to the finish lineBY: CHASE WOODRUFF - MAY 30, 2023 4:00 AM Left: Denver mayor candidate Kelly Brough receives the endorsement of the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance at an event on May 12, 2023. Right: Brough's runoff opponent, former state Sen. Mike Johnston, receives the endorsement of progressive former mayoral candidates and Democratic state lawmakers in Civic Center Park on May 10, 2023. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)A half-million dollar contribution from former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg was part of a flood of large donations that has helped former state Sen. Mike Johnston open up a 2-to-1 fundraising lead over opponent Kelly Brough as the Denver mayor's race enters its final week.Advancing Denver, an independent expenditure committee supporting Johnston's run, raised more than $4 million through May 22. The pro-Johnston super PAC has relied on many of the same out-of-state billionaire donors who boosted Johnston's gubernatorial bid in 2018, including Bloomberg, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and hedge fund managers Steve Mandel and John Arnold. Kent Thiry, the former CEO of Denver-based dialysis giant DaVita, is the group's largest local donor, while venture capitalist Art Reimers and private equity CEO Eric Resnick have also chipped in with six-figure contributions.About three-quarters of Advancing Denver's haul has been spent on TV advertising in support of Johnston, with the remainder spent on digital ads and mail.Johnston and Brough had raised roughly equal amounts in direct contributions through the end of April, reporting total receipts of $932,060 and $895,612, for their campaign committees, respectively. A Better Denver, the independent expenditure committee supporting Brough, has struggled to raise large sums since the April 4 first-round election, adding just $211,650 to the $1 million it had previously raised in February and March.To date, the group's top donor during the runoff is Pete Coors, former Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and prolific donor to conservative causes. Coors gave $50,000 to A Better Denver on April 24. Other top donors to the pro-Brough PAC have included real estate interests like the National Association of Realtors, Colorado Construction Industry Coalition and developer Lloyd Fulenwider.The Apartment Association of Metro Denver, a landlord group, has made contributions to both candidates. After giving $25,000 to Brough in February, the group followed up with another $10,000 contribution to Brough in late April, and a $10,000 contribution to Johnston a week later.Ballots for the city's runoff election were mailed earlier this month. Voters can return their ballot to a 24-hour drop box or vote in person until 7 p.m. on June 6.COLORADO SUN:Susana Cordova, former superintendent of Denver schools, will be Colorado's next education commissionerErica Breunlin and Jesse Paul9:13 AM MDT on May 30, 2023Denver Public Schools superintendent Susana Cordova at DPS headquarters on April 3, 2020. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post via The Associated Press)The state's Board of Education on Monday named Susana Cordova as the sole finalist among 23 applicants after a unanimous vote. Her appointment is expected to be formalized when the board next meets.State Board Chairwoman Rebecca McClellan told The Colorado Sun “We really appreciated her sharp focus on results for students and outcomes for students with an eye toward equity,” “She's not only talked the talk, she's proven that she's capable of achieving gains for students.”Cordova will take over the position from Katy Anthes, who is stepping down from the role in July after serving as commissioner since December 2016.Cordova began her career as a bilingual language arts teacher and has since worked in education for more than 30 years, including as a teacher, principal, district leader and currently as a superintendent in residence for Transcend, a national nonprofit focused on helping schools make classrooms more equitable for all students.Cordova was also previously a deputy superintendent for the Dallas TX Independent School District.Cordova has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver's School of Education and now serves on the university's board of trustees. Cordova will begin steering the state education department at a particularly consequential time for Colorado schools, as districts continue to help students recover from lost time and learning during the pandemic and as many communities struggle to recruit and retain educators and manage declining student enrollment.Susana Cordova, then superintendent of Denver Public Schools, looks on as students work on laptops in a classroom in Newlon Elementary School early Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The school was one of 55 Discovery Link sites set up by Denver Public Schools where students could participate in remote learning during the pandemic. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Special to The Colorado Sun)Cordova will begin her tenure just as a state task force is considering changes to how Colorado evaluates its schools, which could potentially affect how much funding schools receive.Gov. Jared Polis celebrated Cordova's selection in a written statement Tuesday, saying “Her prior work boosting academic progress and improving access to high-quality education for learners of all backgrounds as superintendent of Denver Public Schools is sure to benefit students across the state as she brings this passion and experience to this new role,” said Polis, a Democrat. “I look forward to working with Susana as a member of my cabinet as we continue to carry forward our bold education priorities.” COLORADO SUN:Colorado GOP paid no staff in April while fundraising lags under new Chairman Dave WilliamsSandra Fish4:20 AM MDT on May 24, 2023Dave Williams speaks during a Republican state central meeting on March 11, 2023, in Loveland where elections for a chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the Colorado GOP were conducted. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)If the Colorado Republican Party had employees in April, they didn't get paid. It's the first time in at least 20 years the party didn't pay any employees.And the party's bank accounts have less money than the $120,540 a recent filing said the party had on hand, the GOP acknowledged in an addendum filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission. The Colorado GOP raised only about $58,000 in the first four months of the year, including less than $15,000 in April. The party spent more than $15,000 last month, with $9,100 going to health and dental benefits. It's unclear if anyone is working for the party; no staff is listed on its website.The lack of a payroll for a state party in Colorado is unusual.“There have been other cycles where the party pays only one or two salaries in the off year,” said Kristi Burton Brown, who chaired the party during the last election cycle. “If they want to run it all-volunteer, they certainly can.”The party raised only a little more than $18,000 in the first two months of the year, before Williams was elected chairman. From January through April, Colorado's GOP spent more than $263,000. That compares with $539,000 spent in the first four months of 2021, another nonelection year when five people were paid for their work in April. Of this year's spending, $73,000 went to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck for legal services. “Anybody who gets elected state chair should probably prioritize raising money,” said Dick Wadhams, who ran the state party from 2007 to 2011 and has been critical of Williams. “You can't run an operation without money.”The state Democratic Party raised nearly $92,000 in April, and spent nearly $211,000, including about $26,000 on payroll for a half-dozen employees. That left the party with nearly $196,000 in cash at the end of April.The Democratic Party raised more than $419,000 in the first four months of the year, while spending about $454,000. The party's state-level account had nearly $32,000 at the end of March.And the Colorado GOP has trailed Democrats in political spending in the state in recent years.Campaign accounts or PACS for several of the state's top elected Democrats have donated to the federal party account this year including U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper; U.S. Reps. Diana Degette, of Denver, Yadira Caraveo, of Thornton, Jason Crow, of Centennial, and Joe Neguse, of Lafayette; Gov. Jared Polis; Treasurer Dave Young; and others. Hickenlooper also sent two emails recently asking people to donate to the state party.The Colorado GOP received $12,500 from the terminated 8th Congressional District campaign of state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, of Brighton, in early March. It's the only money the party has received from Republican officeholders or candidates this year.Tagged:Colorado Democratic Party, Colorado Republican Party, Dave WilliamsABC NEWS:Arizona set for unpredictable Senate raceByTal AxelrodMay 23, 2023, 3:06 AM Democrats and Republicans can at least agree on one thing: They have no idea what's going to happen in next year's Arizona Senate race.The election is shaping up to be an unpredictable three-way contest in one of the nation's premier battlegrounds featuring an incumbent who left her party (Sen. Kyrsten Sinema), a polarizing conservative who remains a rock star with her base (Kari Lake), and a Democratic nominee-in-waiting who would represent a shift to the left for the historically moderate-minded state (Rep. Ruben Gallego).Sen. Sinema first set the stage when she switched from being a Democrat to an independent late last year. While she called that choice a "reflection of who [she's] always been," the switch also prevented a primary fight with Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego -- and paved the way for something more unusual.State data shows just under 35% of Arizona voters are registered Republicans and 30% are registered Democrats, while 35% aren't registered with either party.If Sinema retires, the race to succeed her could feature Gallego, a Marine Corps vet and former House colleague of Sinema's who has become vocally critical of her, and Republican Kari Lake, a former TV anchor, election denier and 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate.Both Gallego and Lake are more associated with their parties' ideological flanks than the centrists who have historically won statewide.state GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "It's gonna be like nothing we've ever seen before in Arizona. I think what's going to make it nasty is obviously Ruben and Kyrsten don't get along personally. And depending on who the Republican is, if you get a firebrand like a Kari Lake again, we've seen how she's operated before, that's going to take it to another level."Nineteen operatives from both parties who spoke with ABC News for this story mostly thought that Sinema would run again, pointing to her ongoing fundraising and continued involvement in high-profile legislative pushes like on immigration.Senator Kyrsten Sinema questions witnesses during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in the wake of recent of bank failures, on Capitol Hill, May 18, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersSinema, who previously served in the House for three terms, quickly thrust herself into the heart of several of the chamber's most significant and successful legislative efforts, including on infrastructure, same-sex marriage, guns and more.Her style of legislating has generated mixed reviews, with supporters pointing to her scorecard and liberal detractors saying she has been overly eager to water down Democratic priorities, including raising the minimum wage, supporting prescription drug pricing reform and scrapping the Senate filibuster as a way to codify abortion rights.Cesar Chavez, a former Democratic state lawmaker said "Overall, I think the state of Arizona is content with the work that Sen. Sinema done. The issues that Sen. Sinema has advocated for will definitely result in a positive tick in her numbers."Steve Slugocki, a senior adviser to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a former chair of the Maricopa County Democratic Party had the opposite view. He said, "I cannot stress enough how deeply unpopular she is. I traveled the state everywhere last year. The first question was always, 'What are we going to do about Sinema? How can we replace her?'"Sen. Kyrsten Sinema arrives at the Capitol, May 9, 2023. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks at a CHC event. Getty ImagesAll of this will play out in the larger context of the battle for the Senate, with the Democratic caucus holding a slim 51-49 majority, but defending 23 seats in 2024, making operatives eager to avoid a spoiler candidate, but without any agreement on who that would be.A former aide to Sen. Sinema said "She has shown she knows what it takes to win in Arizona. I look at these other candidates, and I do not see proven winners. "So yeah, as a Democrat, I'm nervous because I want to keep Kari Lake out of the Senate.""If she's in the race as an independent, Ruben's already at a disadvantage as a Democrat just because of the lower registration numbers that we have," said one former state lawmaker who is supporting Gallego. "So, it comes down to how many votes is Sen. Sinema going to take? Even if it is a very small percentage, any small percentage at all could tip this."To be sure, Democrats aren't the only ones wringing their hands.Republican strategists told ABC News that a three-way race with a Democrat and an independent with a Democratic background would normally be a boon to the GOP candidate. But failed 2022 candidate Kari Lake is looming in the wings and is coming off a narrow loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs, which many observers attributed to her embrace of baseless claims of 2020 election fraud.A source familiar with Lake's thinking told ABC News they're confident she'll run for the Senate, likely launching a campaign in the fall. This person also confirmed that Lake recently met with several senators, including National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines of Montana, and that with her broad name recognition and support from conservative voters, she would enter the race as the overwhelming primary favorite.GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "[T]he Sinema breakup from the Democratic Party looks good for Republicans on paper, theoretically. But I think that the big heartburn is what's going to happen out of a Republican primary, and are we just going to do the same ridiculous mistakes over and over again, and Democrats are just going to continue to win in the state,"Still, virtually every person who spoke to ABC News added the caveat that their analyses could end up being off given the unpredictable nature of a potential race with the incumbent running as the third-party candidate."We've never seen anything like that in Arizona," one Democratic strategist said. "I just think trying to predict anything right now, you might as well shake a Magic 8 Ball and see what it tells you." CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: Sir Richard Starkey MBE, otherwise known as Ringo Starr!! Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band are on a Western U.S. tour with shows this week in San Diego, Eugene and Bend OR, and next week playing Denver's Bellco Theatre and the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. Tickets and information at ringostarr.comWelp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from Colorado Newsline, Colorado Sun, ABC News, Arizona Mirror, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.
PACs supporting Mike Johnston spend big in final sprint of Denver mayoral election | Susana Cordova will be Colorado's next Education Commissioner | New Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is off to a rocky start | Kari Lake is running for Senate in Arizona | Ringo Starr on tour in Western U.S. Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: COLORADO NEWSLINE: Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough sprint to the finish lineBY: CHASE WOODRUFF - MAY 30, 2023 4:00 AM Left: Denver mayor candidate Kelly Brough receives the endorsement of the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance at an event on May 12, 2023. Right: Brough's runoff opponent, former state Sen. Mike Johnston, receives the endorsement of progressive former mayoral candidates and Democratic state lawmakers in Civic Center Park on May 10, 2023. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)A half-million dollar contribution from former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg was part of a flood of large donations that has helped former state Sen. Mike Johnston open up a 2-to-1 fundraising lead over opponent Kelly Brough as the Denver mayor's race enters its final week.Advancing Denver, an independent expenditure committee supporting Johnston's run, raised more than $4 million through May 22. The pro-Johnston super PAC has relied on many of the same out-of-state billionaire donors who boosted Johnston's gubernatorial bid in 2018, including Bloomberg, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and hedge fund managers Steve Mandel and John Arnold. Kent Thiry, the former CEO of Denver-based dialysis giant DaVita, is the group's largest local donor, while venture capitalist Art Reimers and private equity CEO Eric Resnick have also chipped in with six-figure contributions.About three-quarters of Advancing Denver's haul has been spent on TV advertising in support of Johnston, with the remainder spent on digital ads and mail.Johnston and Brough had raised roughly equal amounts in direct contributions through the end of April, reporting total receipts of $932,060 and $895,612, for their campaign committees, respectively. A Better Denver, the independent expenditure committee supporting Brough, has struggled to raise large sums since the April 4 first-round election, adding just $211,650 to the $1 million it had previously raised in February and March.To date, the group's top donor during the runoff is Pete Coors, former Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and prolific donor to conservative causes. Coors gave $50,000 to A Better Denver on April 24. Other top donors to the pro-Brough PAC have included real estate interests like the National Association of Realtors, Colorado Construction Industry Coalition and developer Lloyd Fulenwider.The Apartment Association of Metro Denver, a landlord group, has made contributions to both candidates. After giving $25,000 to Brough in February, the group followed up with another $10,000 contribution to Brough in late April, and a $10,000 contribution to Johnston a week later.Ballots for the city's runoff election were mailed earlier this month. Voters can return their ballot to a 24-hour drop box or vote in person until 7 p.m. on June 6.COLORADO SUN:Susana Cordova, former superintendent of Denver schools, will be Colorado's next education commissionerErica Breunlin and Jesse Paul9:13 AM MDT on May 30, 2023Denver Public Schools superintendent Susana Cordova at DPS headquarters on April 3, 2020. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post via The Associated Press)The state's Board of Education on Monday named Susana Cordova as the sole finalist among 23 applicants after a unanimous vote. Her appointment is expected to be formalized when the board next meets.State Board Chairwoman Rebecca McClellan told The Colorado Sun “We really appreciated her sharp focus on results for students and outcomes for students with an eye toward equity,” “She's not only talked the talk, she's proven that she's capable of achieving gains for students.”Cordova will take over the position from Katy Anthes, who is stepping down from the role in July after serving as commissioner since December 2016.Cordova began her career as a bilingual language arts teacher and has since worked in education for more than 30 years, including as a teacher, principal, district leader and currently as a superintendent in residence for Transcend, a national nonprofit focused on helping schools make classrooms more equitable for all students.Cordova was also previously a deputy superintendent for the Dallas TX Independent School District.Cordova has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver's School of Education and now serves on the university's board of trustees. Cordova will begin steering the state education department at a particularly consequential time for Colorado schools, as districts continue to help students recover from lost time and learning during the pandemic and as many communities struggle to recruit and retain educators and manage declining student enrollment.Susana Cordova, then superintendent of Denver Public Schools, looks on as students work on laptops in a classroom in Newlon Elementary School early Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The school was one of 55 Discovery Link sites set up by Denver Public Schools where students could participate in remote learning during the pandemic. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Special to The Colorado Sun)Cordova will begin her tenure just as a state task force is considering changes to how Colorado evaluates its schools, which could potentially affect how much funding schools receive.Gov. Jared Polis celebrated Cordova's selection in a written statement Tuesday, saying “Her prior work boosting academic progress and improving access to high-quality education for learners of all backgrounds as superintendent of Denver Public Schools is sure to benefit students across the state as she brings this passion and experience to this new role,” said Polis, a Democrat. “I look forward to working with Susana as a member of my cabinet as we continue to carry forward our bold education priorities.” COLORADO SUN:Colorado GOP paid no staff in April while fundraising lags under new Chairman Dave WilliamsSandra Fish4:20 AM MDT on May 24, 2023Dave Williams speaks during a Republican state central meeting on March 11, 2023, in Loveland where elections for a chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the Colorado GOP were conducted. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)If the Colorado Republican Party had employees in April, they didn't get paid. It's the first time in at least 20 years the party didn't pay any employees.And the party's bank accounts have less money than the $120,540 a recent filing said the party had on hand, the GOP acknowledged in an addendum filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission. The Colorado GOP raised only about $58,000 in the first four months of the year, including less than $15,000 in April. The party spent more than $15,000 last month, with $9,100 going to health and dental benefits. It's unclear if anyone is working for the party; no staff is listed on its website.The lack of a payroll for a state party in Colorado is unusual.“There have been other cycles where the party pays only one or two salaries in the off year,” said Kristi Burton Brown, who chaired the party during the last election cycle. “If they want to run it all-volunteer, they certainly can.”The party raised only a little more than $18,000 in the first two months of the year, before Williams was elected chairman. From January through April, Colorado's GOP spent more than $263,000. That compares with $539,000 spent in the first four months of 2021, another nonelection year when five people were paid for their work in April. Of this year's spending, $73,000 went to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck for legal services. “Anybody who gets elected state chair should probably prioritize raising money,” said Dick Wadhams, who ran the state party from 2007 to 2011 and has been critical of Williams. “You can't run an operation without money.”The state Democratic Party raised nearly $92,000 in April, and spent nearly $211,000, including about $26,000 on payroll for a half-dozen employees. That left the party with nearly $196,000 in cash at the end of April.The Democratic Party raised more than $419,000 in the first four months of the year, while spending about $454,000. The party's state-level account had nearly $32,000 at the end of March.And the Colorado GOP has trailed Democrats in political spending in the state in recent years.Campaign accounts or PACS for several of the state's top elected Democrats have donated to the federal party account this year including U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper; U.S. Reps. Diana Degette, of Denver, Yadira Caraveo, of Thornton, Jason Crow, of Centennial, and Joe Neguse, of Lafayette; Gov. Jared Polis; Treasurer Dave Young; and others. Hickenlooper also sent two emails recently asking people to donate to the state party.The Colorado GOP received $12,500 from the terminated 8th Congressional District campaign of state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, of Brighton, in early March. It's the only money the party has received from Republican officeholders or candidates this year.Tagged:Colorado Democratic Party, Colorado Republican Party, Dave WilliamsABC NEWS:Arizona set for unpredictable Senate raceByTal AxelrodMay 23, 2023, 3:06 AM Democrats and Republicans can at least agree on one thing: They have no idea what's going to happen in next year's Arizona Senate race.The election is shaping up to be an unpredictable three-way contest in one of the nation's premier battlegrounds featuring an incumbent who left her party (Sen. Kyrsten Sinema), a polarizing conservative who remains a rock star with her base (Kari Lake), and a Democratic nominee-in-waiting who would represent a shift to the left for the historically moderate-minded state (Rep. Ruben Gallego).Sen. Sinema first set the stage when she switched from being a Democrat to an independent late last year. While she called that choice a "reflection of who [she's] always been," the switch also prevented a primary fight with Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego -- and paved the way for something more unusual.State data shows just under 35% of Arizona voters are registered Republicans and 30% are registered Democrats, while 35% aren't registered with either party.If Sinema retires, the race to succeed her could feature Gallego, a Marine Corps vet and former House colleague of Sinema's who has become vocally critical of her, and Republican Kari Lake, a former TV anchor, election denier and 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate.Both Gallego and Lake are more associated with their parties' ideological flanks than the centrists who have historically won statewide.state GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "It's gonna be like nothing we've ever seen before in Arizona. I think what's going to make it nasty is obviously Ruben and Kyrsten don't get along personally. And depending on who the Republican is, if you get a firebrand like a Kari Lake again, we've seen how she's operated before, that's going to take it to another level."Nineteen operatives from both parties who spoke with ABC News for this story mostly thought that Sinema would run again, pointing to her ongoing fundraising and continued involvement in high-profile legislative pushes like on immigration.Senator Kyrsten Sinema questions witnesses during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in the wake of recent of bank failures, on Capitol Hill, May 18, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersSinema, who previously served in the House for three terms, quickly thrust herself into the heart of several of the chamber's most significant and successful legislative efforts, including on infrastructure, same-sex marriage, guns and more.Her style of legislating has generated mixed reviews, with supporters pointing to her scorecard and liberal detractors saying she has been overly eager to water down Democratic priorities, including raising the minimum wage, supporting prescription drug pricing reform and scrapping the Senate filibuster as a way to codify abortion rights.Cesar Chavez, a former Democratic state lawmaker said "Overall, I think the state of Arizona is content with the work that Sen. Sinema done. The issues that Sen. Sinema has advocated for will definitely result in a positive tick in her numbers."Steve Slugocki, a senior adviser to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a former chair of the Maricopa County Democratic Party had the opposite view. He said, "I cannot stress enough how deeply unpopular she is. I traveled the state everywhere last year. The first question was always, 'What are we going to do about Sinema? How can we replace her?'"Sen. Kyrsten Sinema arrives at the Capitol, May 9, 2023. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks at a CHC event. Getty ImagesAll of this will play out in the larger context of the battle for the Senate, with the Democratic caucus holding a slim 51-49 majority, but defending 23 seats in 2024, making operatives eager to avoid a spoiler candidate, but without any agreement on who that would be.A former aide to Sen. Sinema said "She has shown she knows what it takes to win in Arizona. I look at these other candidates, and I do not see proven winners. "So yeah, as a Democrat, I'm nervous because I want to keep Kari Lake out of the Senate.""If she's in the race as an independent, Ruben's already at a disadvantage as a Democrat just because of the lower registration numbers that we have," said one former state lawmaker who is supporting Gallego. "So, it comes down to how many votes is Sen. Sinema going to take? Even if it is a very small percentage, any small percentage at all could tip this."To be sure, Democrats aren't the only ones wringing their hands.Republican strategists told ABC News that a three-way race with a Democrat and an independent with a Democratic background would normally be a boon to the GOP candidate. But failed 2022 candidate Kari Lake is looming in the wings and is coming off a narrow loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs, which many observers attributed to her embrace of baseless claims of 2020 election fraud.A source familiar with Lake's thinking told ABC News they're confident she'll run for the Senate, likely launching a campaign in the fall. This person also confirmed that Lake recently met with several senators, including National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines of Montana, and that with her broad name recognition and support from conservative voters, she would enter the race as the overwhelming primary favorite.GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "[T]he Sinema breakup from the Democratic Party looks good for Republicans on paper, theoretically. But I think that the big heartburn is what's going to happen out of a Republican primary, and are we just going to do the same ridiculous mistakes over and over again, and Democrats are just going to continue to win in the state,"Still, virtually every person who spoke to ABC News added the caveat that their analyses could end up being off given the unpredictable nature of a potential race with the incumbent running as the third-party candidate."We've never seen anything like that in Arizona," one Democratic strategist said. "I just think trying to predict anything right now, you might as well shake a Magic 8 Ball and see what it tells you." CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: Sir Richard Starkey MBE, otherwise known as Ringo Starr!! Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band are on a Western U.S. tour with shows this week in San Diego, Eugene and Bend OR, and next week playing Denver's Bellco Theatre and the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. Tickets and information at ringostarr.comWelp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from Colorado Newsline, Colorado Sun, ABC News, Arizona Mirror, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.
ReThrive Designs' Joyce and Kyrsten Roseman are back with host DP Knudten for more about the power of identifying, owning and telling your ‘completely true / completely you' story, whether you're a jewelry designer, small business, or major metropolitan area (think Nashville, Tennessee, USA). ++++++ The NONFICTION BRAND podcast is hosted by DP Knudten and a variety of special guests. While focused on the art and craft of personal branding, each episode ranges widely based on whatever happened to be on the minds of DP and his guest(s). Each episode is sponsored by DP's book "NONFICTION BRAND—Discover, craft and communicate the 'completely true / completely you' brand you already are.” now available on Amazon at www.bit.ly/nonfiction_brand You can reach DP Knudten at: Email: dp@dpknudten.com Website: dpknudten.com | nonfictionbrand.com Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, et al: @dpknudten ©2023 DP Knudten LLC - all rights reserved Want to support DP and the NFB pod? Patreon makes it super easy here: https://www.patreon.com/nonfictionbrand Looking to add podcast guesting to your personal brand-boosting strategy? You should be. Check out Podmatch, a FREE podcast/guest matching service at https://podmatch.com/signup/dprecommends NONFICTION BRAND is hosted at Podbean. DP personally recommends this podcast hosting service for its quality, design, and ease of use. Check it our here: https://www.podbean.com/nonfictionbrand
Nashville-based jewelry artisans Joyce and Kyrsten Roseman join host DP Knudten for an in-depth and really interesting discussion about the power of social media to battle unexpected professional setbacks, and how one channel, TikTok, is enabling them to get their voices (and jewelry designs) out there in a way that builds both ReThrive Designs brand and budding person-to-person community. ++++++ The NONFICTION BRAND podcast is hosted by DP Knudten and a variety of special guests. While focused on the art and craft of personal branding, each episode ranges widely based on whatever happened to be on the minds of DP and his guest(s). Each episode is sponsored by DP's book "NONFICTION BRAND—Discover, craft and communicate the 'completely true / completely you' brand you already are.” now available on Amazon at www.bit.ly/nonfiction_brand You can reach DP Knudten at: Email: dp@dpknudten.com Website: dpknudten.com | nonfictionbrand.com Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, et al: @dpknudten ©2023 DP Knudten LLC - all rights reserved Want to support DP and the NFB pod? Patreon makes it super easy here: https://www.patreon.com/nonfictionbrand Looking to add podcast guesting to your personal brand-boosting strategy? You should be. Check out Podmatch, a FREE podcast/guest matching service at https://podmatch.com/signup/dprecommends NONFICTION BRAND is hosted at Podbean. DP personally recommends this podcast hosting service for its quality, design, and ease of use. Check it our here: https://www.podbean.com/nonfictionbrand
Our current illegitimate Governor Katie Hobbs and other public officials took bribes from El Chapo and the Sinaloa Cartel, and fixed elections for years. Steve Sipress, Arizona, Maricopa, Mesa, corrupt, corruption, bribe, bribes, bribery, sinaloa, cartel, Katie, Hobbs, Adrian, Fontes, Kyrsten, Sinema, politician, politicians, mortgage, election, fraud, elections, cheat, cheated, rigged, stole, stolen, fix, fixed, criminal, criminals, crime, crimes, Perkins, Coie, Thayer, Berger,
We're baaaaack and we're so excited for a new, sure-to-be-chaotic season of Married at First Sight! Married at First Sight Season 16, episode 1, hits us with our 5 new Nashville couples, and surprise surprise, Britt & Tim have a plethora of thoughts. It goes without saying, but Nicole & Chris are our Season 16 beacons of light, and we will accept nothing less than success from them. The end. Kyrsten's expectation scroll is specific, long, and OUT for her to reference at all times. Will she be able to put it down long enough to really see Shaquille for all of his amazingness? Then we have Domynique and Mackinley, our couple with a 9 year age difference. Domynique is a self-proclaimed 25-year-old "Old Soul", and Tim has some bones to pick. How old is her soul really? Do we have ourselves another Eric&Virginia calamity waiting to happen? Airris and Clint have us spinning with their seemingly f-boy tendencies, and we are genuinely concerned for Jasmine & Gina. Did the experts do us all dirty again? We're going to have to find out together! Find us online: Instagram Tiktok - @tildeathdousrecap Enjoying the pod? Show your love here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tildeathdous tildeathdousrecap@gmail.com Like, subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to pods! xo
In episode 1389, Miles and special guest host DJ Danl are joined by super producer Joelle Monique to discuss... Kyrsten Sinema turning her D into an I after so many L's, the GOP "early vote" okey-doke, American Girl Doll too woke, Splash Mountain finally getting a replacement (maybe) and much more! 1. How Kyrsten Sinema's decision to leave the Democratic Party will change the Senate 2. Turnout by Republicans Was Great. It's Just That Many of Them Didn't Vote for Republicans. 3. Ex-White House press chief Mercedes Schlapp calls for parents to BOYCOTT 'sick and twisted' American Girl Dolls 4.Disney World's "iconic" Splash Mountain closing WATCH: Rock vs Paper vs Scissors, Season Finale AshleyKeno17 - What Did He Give To Uzi? LISTEN: Hotel Lobby - Unc and PhewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve chats with Gloria Romero, former California State Senator and the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate (2005 until 2008) about what is happening in the Democratic party that drives out independent minded thinkers. Then Gloria gives her personal insights into how she thinks new Mayor Karen Bass will, and what the future holds for City Council Member, Kevin De Leon.
Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85Rachel Parker @RaichetPSean Diller @SeanDillerCOhttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE!“Change The Conversation”MIDTERM PREDICTIONS VICTORY LAP! True or False Book banning will backfire in a spectacular wayhttps://www.kansascity.com/news/local/education/article269669086.html?ac_cid=DM735018&ac_bid=1555130614ACLU has already startedAdam talked with group of MO Library Directors, it's a real concernMo proposed rule is a half-assed soft attempt to redefine obscenity law, and is probably unconstitutional as a resultYeah…NoVicky Hartzler last, and probably ONLY, major input in congress was to fake cry so hard about marriage equality that she turned into a jokeVideo:https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5044977/user-clip-hartzler-tears Buy or SellKyrsten Sinema is now an independent… buy or sell: She's running for Presidenthttps://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/09/sinema-arizona-senate-independent-00073216Tapper interview, I believe this goes into Sean's “smarty pants” categoryhttps://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1601211096420990976?s=20&t=fZGKw5iFxIqnjzHyk64sJwThe Big One MoDem twitter meltdown and what it says about the current relationship of the larger BIG D Democratic party to the heartland statesVice Chair calling out ChairChair “speaking his truth”Others showing receiptsWhy? Lack of funding and allowing party structure to atrophy?
Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85Rachel Parker @RaichetPSean Diller @SeanDillerCOhttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE!“Change The Conversation”MIDTERM PREDICTIONS VICTORY LAP! True or False Book banning will backfire in a spectacular wayhttps://www.kansascity.com/news/local/education/article269669086.html?ac_cid=DM735018&ac_bid=1555130614ACLU has already startedAdam talked with group of MO Library Directors, it's a real concernMo proposed rule is a half-assed soft attempt to redefine obscenity law, and is probably unconstitutional as a resultYeah…NoVicky Hartzler last, and probably ONLY, major input in congress was to fake cry so hard about marriage equality that she turned into a jokeVideo:https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5044977/user-clip-hartzler-tears Buy or SellKyrsten Sinema is now an independent… buy or sell: She's running for Presidenthttps://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/09/sinema-arizona-senate-independent-00073216Tapper interview, I believe this goes into Sean's “smarty pants” categoryhttps://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1601211096420990976?s=20&t=fZGKw5iFxIqnjzHyk64sJwThe Big One MoDem twitter meltdown and what it says about the current relationship of the larger BIG D Democratic party to the heartland statesVice Chair calling out ChairChair “speaking his truth”Others showing receiptsWhy? Lack of funding and allowing party structure to atrophy?
Defecting from the Democratic Party, Brittney Griner comes home, and exactly is antisemitism.
This week we talk about Senator Kyrsten Sinema leaving the Democratic Party, changes to the Democratic Party primary calendar, and a funny/illegal prank.
Join Jim and Greg as they discuss the impact of Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent - both on the functioning of the Senate and the 2024 Senate race in Arizona. They also break down the reporting of Bari Weiss on how Twitter really was shadow banning - or "visibility filtering" - certain accounts on the right. And they discuss the bizarre case of the Biden administration's non-binary nuclear waste expert being charged with another felony after a second case of stealing someone else's luggage at the airport.Please visit our great sponsors:Omaha Steakshttps://omahasteaks.com/martiniSave 50% sitewide and use code Martini at checkout for an extra $40 off. Minimum order may be required.
What will Kyrsten's latest shenanigans mean for the fight for justice, and what might it mean for her bank account?Plus-- our favorite vote suppression vigilante is back with the latest facts to emerge from the Georgia elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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TRIGGER WARNING: More women experience Infant and Pregnancy loss these days, and sometimes go through it silently. Kyrsten talks about her experience and what grief looks like and how she's experienced healing, all the while helping us understand how to comfort those who are in this situation.
If you're overwhelmed by Instagram's constant changes and are wondering how to best create content for the platform, this episode is for you. This week, Cassie sits down with Instagram Strategist, Educator, Speaker, and Video Expert Natasha Samuel. In her conversation with Cassie, Natasha shares that the secret to building trust and community with your followers is simply showing up. And we're in luck, because Natasha uncovers her top tips for showing up confidently and consistently as an individual OR brand, how and when to post about your offers, and the best ways to spark engagement on Instagram. Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode: [00:02:50] - Natasha provides an overview of her career journey from majoring in journalism, shifting to public relations and gaining social media exposure and knowledge, and developing her own unique video content methodologies that sparked her business, Shine With Natasha. [00:10:10] - Natasha dives into her strategic, proven system for creating and batching Instagram content. [00:15:35] - Natasha shares how to confidently show up on video in order to develop human connection and build authority in your industry through social media. [00:20:23] - Natasha explains her thoughts around analyzing your content's success and understanding why or why not you're seeing engagement. [00:23:08] - Natasha reveals her timeless tips for optimizing your Instagram profile by keeping in mind the "three part follower journey." [00:26:25] - Stories vs Feed Posts - Natasha unveils her top two tips for creating engaging Instagram stories. [00:31:05] - Natasha shares her experience landing podcast interviews, speaking engagements, and similar opportunities. Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation! ----- Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Natasha's episode: Reels 101: What Works? | Karly & Kyrsten of Millennial Social Media Marketing Productivity 101: How to Hustle Sanely | Jess Massey of Hustle Sanely Content Marketing 101: Creating an Effective Social Media Presence | Elyse Estrella of Wine Enthusiast ____ Say hi! DM us on Instagram and share your favorite moments from this episode - we can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. Follow Natasha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinewithnatasha/ Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashamariesamuel/ Learn more about Shine with Natasha: https://shinewithnatasha.com/ Follow MHH on Instagram: https://instagram.com/marketinghappyhr Follow MHH on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-happy-hour/ Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter, Marketing Happy Hour Weekly: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/marketing-happy-hour-weekly-6950530577867427840/ Check out wine subscription Winc: https://glnk.io/zn1l/espitz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cassie-palmer/support
There's a reason Mitch McConnell called Kyrsten Sinema the most effective first-term senator he's seen during his tenure ... and it isn't because she's doing anything to help her party. Donate to abortion funds at https://abortionfunds.org/
TRUMP BACKING AWAY FROM "Q" OVER ROYALTIES? A-Block (1:47) SPECIAL COMMENT: At his latest rally Trump had security stop his cultists from doing the Q-Anon Sieg Heil and seemed to be backing away from the conspiracy theory. Or is it just that he found out he'll have to pay money for the damned "Q Song"? (5:15) Shocking developments as two excerpts from Maggie Haberman's book are actually relevant and revelatory as Trump confesses his true motivation for everything: the fear that people won't know who he is (9:07) And the Italian elections may seem remote and irrelevant, except that the apparent winner, the anti-LGBTQ anti-migrant fascist, is another Steve Bannon protege. B-Block (14:25) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Jelly Belly and Cooper in California (15:56) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Kevin McCarthy thinks he's quoting Lincoln when he's actually quoting a bank ad; JR Majewski says it's classified; Everybody hates Kyrsten, and NASA says 'Kiss your asteroid goodbye." (20:26) IN SPORTS: NFLPA has a headache over Too, and Judge stuck on 60. Plus the argument that the most homers is automatically the RECORD for homers is nonsense. The most strikeouts in a season isn't the RECORD for strikeouts, nor is the most steals. (27:52) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Somebody doesn't like my criticisms of CNN henchman Chris Licht, the Congressman who says women shouldn't vote, and what do you mean 'The Soviets irradiated Richard Nixon?' C-Block (33:13) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: For 46 years, I have told the saga of my ill-fated hero Fred Merkle and how they changed the rules on him in the middle of the game in September, 1908. But this'll be the first time I've told the extraordinary story of what his great-grandson did as a toddler, as his parents and I watched in astonishment, that left us wondering about reincarnation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Join Jim and Greg as they find a glimmer of hope in Sen. Sinema's silence thus far on the Manchin-Schumer bill. They also wince as another reports high inflation is here for at least several more months. And they shake their heads as Dr. Oz is polling at just 36 percent in Pennsylvania and is badly trailing an opponent who hasn't campaigned in more than two months.Please visit our great sponsors:NetChoicehttps://NetChoice.org/2992Join us in telling Congress to stop rising prices and reject progressive tech regulations like S.2992
Taliban spokesman says they have drawn a red line in the sand and more on today's CrossPolitic Daily News Brief This is Toby Sumpter. Today is Tuesday, August 24, 2021. CREC Issues Religious Exemption Statement & Sample Letter https://crechurches.org/documents/statements/PMOC-CREC_Religious-Exemption-Statement.pdf Standing in the ancient Christian tradition, committed to the doctrinal standards of our local and denominational constitutions and the supremacy of the Holy Scriptures, the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) affirms our religion's principles of liberty of conscience, honoring and preserving human life from conception to natural death, as well as the sovereignty of individuals and families in medical and healthcare decision-making. Therefore, we state our unequivocal support for the right of refusal of mandatory medical procedures, whether ordered by a branch of civil government, an employer, or any other institution to which an individual is subject or dependent – in the event that an individual sincerely believes his or her life, health, wellbeing, or morality is potentially threatened by such procedures or products, or in the event that a parent has the same concern for his or her child. We affirm that our Christian religion protects the liberty of individuals and families to refuse any medical procedure or product on the basis of sincerely held concerns for known or unknown side effects, experimental or emergency uses, potential involvement in fetal cell lines whether in development or testing, or medical and/or political corruption or coercion. Therefore, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we defend the rights and responsibilities of our members to research these issues in consultation with their medical providers in order to make responsible medical decisions for themselves, including refusing vaccination or gene therapies on religious grounds. And we hereby call upon all governments, schools, employers, and other institutions to respect these deeply held religious convictions by upholding this religious liberty and/or providing religious exemptions as requested. On Behalf of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches There's an attached sample letter that can be personalized by a pastor to be written on behalf of parishioners for schools or employers. "Next, I want to tell our homeschool listeners about Classy Artist Box. It is a company created by a Christian art teacher who sends you everything you need to create four art projects each month. You can use their written instructions and video lessons to help guide you through each project. In addition to the four new projects each month, you'll also have access to two and a half years worth of video lessons to enjoy as a member. Each type of subscription will cover a range of art media throughout the year, which means you have your art curricular needs covered. For 30% off of your first subscription order, use code CROSS30. To see more, check out www.ClassyArtistBox.com. Infrastructure Bill Back in the House With Senators https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/23/sinema-35t-spending-bill-506583 From Politico: Kyrsten Sinema still opposes her party's plans for a $3.5 trillion, party-line spending bill. And she's not up for a negotiation about it. As House Democratic leaders hold back Sinema's own Senate-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill in order to push the Arizona Democrat and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to support a multitrillion-dollar spending bill, Sinema is making it crystal clear that her mind can't be changed. And that applies even as her own legislation becomes a bargaining chip in House Democrats' internal discussions. The $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill “is a historic win for our nation's everyday families and employers and, like every proposal, should be considered on its own merits,” said Sinema spokesperson John LaBombard. “Proceedings in the U.S. House will have no impact on Kyrsten's views about what is best for our country - including the fact that she will not support a budget reconciliation bill that costs $3.5 trillion.” It's the latest entrenched position from the first-term moderate, whose resistance to changing the Senate's filibuster rules and to supporting a $3.5 trillion spending bill is enraging progressives. Sinema and Manchin both helped pass Democrats' budget earlier this month, setting up that gargantuan spending bill, but both are resistant to a social spending package that ultimately meets its $3.5 trillion top line mark. Sinema in particular specifically opposes that spending goal, which was devised by Senate Budget Chair Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Senate Democrats need all 50 of their members, including Manchin and Sinema, to pass a filibuster-proof reconciliation spending bill. On Sunday Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her members were still pursuing a bill that costs $3.5 trillion, but are hoping to finance it in part with tax enforcement and tax increases on the wealthy and corporations. Meanwhile, moderates in Pelosi's caucus are declining to back the Senate-passed budget unless Pelosi puts Sinema's Senate-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill up for a vote on the House floor. In statement shortly after Sinema's, Manchin leaned on Pelosi and House leaders to act now on the $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill instead of waiting for the Senate to pass a massive spending bill. "It would send a terrible message to the American people if this bipartisan bill is held hostage. I urge my colleagues in the House to move swiftly to get this once in a generation legislation to the President's desk for his signature," Manchin said. Jake Sherman on Twitter: In closed dem meeting, @SpeakerPelosi and @RepKClark are making the case that a vote against the rule that sets up budget vote would be a vote against female priorities — and a vote against women of color. “Women are watching to see what is happening here,” Pelosi said Kyrsten Sinema is also watching, but I doubt she counts as far as Pelosi is concerned. Jake Sherman was Reporting from the House late Monday on Twitter suggesting that there would be an attempt to pass a rule concerning the debate on the infrastructure bill that could include language that would “deem” the bipartisan bill approved. Politics of Sex Conference Play Audio Biden Announces FDA Approval of Pfizer COVID Vaccine https://twitter.com/breaking911/status/1429872489019084802?s=21 Play Audio But Pfizer & the FDA Have Sovereign Immunity https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/16/covid-vaccine-side-effects-compensation-lawsuit.html From CNBC on December 23rd: If you experience severe side effects after getting a Covid vaccine, lawyers tell CNBC there is basically no one to blame in a U.S. court of law. The federal government has granted companies like Pfizer and Moderna immunity from liability if something unintentionally goes wrong with their vaccines. “It is very rare for a blanket immunity law to be passed,” said Rogge Dunn, a Dallas labor and employment attorney. “Pharmaceutical companies typically aren't offered much liability protection under the law.“ You also can't sue the Food and Drug Administration for authorizing a vaccine for emergency use, nor can you hold your employer accountable if they mandate inoculation as a condition of employment. Congress created a fund specifically to help cover lost wages and out-of-pocket medical expenses for people who have been irreparably harmed by a “covered countermeasure,” such as a vaccine. But it is difficult to use and rarely pays. Attorneys say it has compensated less than 6% of the claims filed in the last decade In February, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar invoked the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act. The 2005 law empowers the HHS secretary to provide legal protection to companies making or distributing critical medical supplies, such as vaccines and treatments, unless there's “willful misconduct” by the company. The protection lasts until 2024. That means that for the next four years, these companies “cannot be sued for money damages in court” over injuries related to the administration or use of products to treat or protect against Covid. HHS declined CNBC's request for an interview. Dunn thinks a big reason for the unprecedented protection has to do with the expedited timeline. “When the government said, ‘We want you to develop this four or five times faster than you normally do,' most likely the manufacturers said to the government, ‘We want you, the government, to protect us from multimillion-dollar lawsuits,'” said Dunn. The quickest vaccine ever developed was for mumps. It took four years and was licensed in 1967. Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine was developed and cleared for emergency use in eight months — a fact that has fueled public mistrust of the coronavirus inoculation in the U.S. But drugmakers like Pfizer continue to reassure the public no shortcuts were taken. “This is a vaccine that was developed without cutting corners,” CEO Dr. Albert Bourla said in an interview with CNBC's “Squawk Box” on Monday. “This is a vaccine that is getting approved by all authorities in the world. That should say something.” The legal immunity granted to pharmaceutical companies doesn't just guard them against lawsuits. Dunn said it helps lower the cost of the immunizations. “The government doesn't want people suing the companies making the Covid vaccine. Because then, the manufacturers would probably charge the government a higher price per person per dose,” Dunn explained. Pfizer and Moderna did not return CNBC's request for comment on their legal protections. Is anyone liable? Remember, vaccine manufacturers aren't the ones approving their product for mass distribution. That is the job of the FDA. Which begs the question, can you sue the U.S. government if you have an extraordinarily bad reaction to a vaccine? Again, the answer is no. “You can't sue the FDA for approving or disapproving a drug,” said Dorit Reiss, a professor at the University of California Hastings College of Law. “That's part of its sovereign immunity.” Sovereign immunity came from the king, explains Dunn, referring to British law before the American Revolution. “You couldn't sue the king. So, America has sovereign immunity, and even each state has sovereign immunity.” There are limited exceptions, but Dunn said he doesn't think they provide a viable legal path to hold the federal government responsible for a Covid vaccine injury. Taliban says they are drawing a red line https://news.sky.com/story/afghanistan-taliban-warns-there-will-be-consequences-if-biden-delays-withdrawal-of-us-troops-12388436 Play Audio: 0:00-0:49 Secretary of State Blinken Says America Will Be Asking Taliban Permission https://twitter.com/TrumpStudents/status/1429874831407915015?s=20 Play Audio: 0:00-0:36 Psalm of the Day: To the Word – Isaiah 8 Play Audio Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. This is Toby Sumpter with Crosspolitic News. You can find this and all of our shows at Crosspolitic.com or on our app, which you can download at your favorite app store, just search “Fight Laugh Feast”. 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FBI transcripts show a Jan. 6 rioter disavowing the insurrection. Senator Manchin guts Joe Biden's climate agenda. Kyrsten Sinema's campaign spends $1,180 at a Sonoma winery. Colin Powell dies at 84 of covid complications.Co-Host: Viviana Vigil See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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