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How do you organize the chaos pile that is your brain when you're thinking about changing jobs? You pay attention to what decisions you're tasking yourself with, and what the most valuable questions are to answer next! Here are the logistics steps that make it easier for my clients to change jobs while remaining as clear-headed as possible: THE MATH: Know your numbers so you can trust your choices and keep your needs met TIMEFRAME: Don't let yourself accidentally stay 5 more years for no good reason BOUNDARIES: Pressure can help or hurt — you need to know how to honor your limits OTHER PEOPLE: Here's how to approach decisions with people they might impact PLAN FOR THE UNIDEAL: If you're scared of things "not going to plan," you need to make a plan for that USE YOUR PEOPLE: Talk out loud to people in your network to help you on your way! LINKS! What's your DECISION STYLE? Take the Quiz! Need to say NO? Here's your 11-minute Crash Course on Saying NO Guilt-Free. There are limited spots open for Private Coaching right now! Book your free no-strings consultation to explore what we can do together. Mentioned in this episode: Terrance Real (Relational Life Therapy and "democratic relationships") Tina Seelig's TEDTalk "The little risks you can take to increase your luck" Decision Masters Ep 22: "The Best Way to Pitch Yourself" with Expert Guest, Laura Brennan
In this episode we have Laura Brennan, originally from Dublin and now living in London working in film and tv production, after a few years in both Vancouver and Glasgow. I chat to Laura about leaving home to move abroad at just 18 years old, teaching her English boyfriend Irish-isms and the time she ended up as an extra, front and centre in a Bollywood movie.You can follow and message the podcast on Tiktok and Instagram @Whenareyoucominghomepod, and don't forget to rate and share the podcast with your expat friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
**Join us for teatime with Miss Liz, who Laura Brennan Ballet joins!** The Science Of EmpowermentWe're thrilled to welcome back Laura Brennan Ballet for her second teatime on **October 14th at 3 PM EST**! Don't miss this opportunity to get the latest updates on her incredible work and her book, **The Science of Empowerment**. **Tune in LIVE** on our YouTube channel: [Teatime with Miss Liz](https://youtube.com/@misslizsteatimes?si=8_1FCb28KyaVp1Ru). Remember to subscribe, like, and share to support our amazing guests!**Meet our guest: Laura Brennan Ballet**As the **Global Top Selling Author** of *The Science of Empowerment*, Laura is a **Thought Energy Mindset Quantum Transformational Empowerment Coach** and a dynamic speaker focused on mind development and human awareness. Her extensive skill set and personal discipline empower individuals to unlock their full potential. Laura is known for her high-energy approach, which inspires clients and listeners worldwide. Participants will embark on a journey to dissolve negative patterns and elevate their unique potential through her Life Transformational Book, coaching sessions, and the innovative **J3=E Formula Methodology**. She has been featured by inspirational leaders globally, sharing her insights on applying Thought Energy to cultivate an empowering mindset. Laura's collaborative work with world creators is dedicated to advancing the human condition. **Don't miss this enlightening discussion!** Connect with Laura:- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brennan-ballet-bb426751/)- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thescienceofempowerment/)- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/laura.brennan.56614/)- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBfQy8Sp78NZIZ9Q-OqrMg)- [Website](https://thescienceofempowerment.com/)#TeatimeWithMissLiz #LauraBrennanBallet #ScienceOfEmpowerment #EmpowermentCoach #Mindset #ThoughtEnergy #PersonalDevelopment #CourageousLeadership #LiveStream #SubscribeNow
This interview is with Laura Brennan Bissell of Inconnu and Aitia Wines. In this interview, Laura talks about her journeys abroad and how she eventually found her way to wine. Laura shares about growing up in Virginia and some of her early memories surrounding wine. She dives into her passion for scent and how wine entwines with this passion. She goes on to talk about her travels abroad and how she found herself working in the wine industry. Later in the interview, Laura talks about getting her own vineyard and starting her two labels. She then dives into her farming and wine philosophies. Laura leaves us with her proudest accomplishment and some words of wisdom. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on August 5, 2024 at Laura's home in the Columbia Gorge.
“Fear has no place within a civilized mind.” – Laura Brennan Ballet Today's featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, ambassador of life empowerment, new thought creator, keynote speaker, and life transformation empowerment coach, Laura Brennan Ballet. Laura and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Science of Empowerment”, the importance of empathy in coaching, plans for future books, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:How fear acts as an energetic block to your successWhat the J3 formula is and how it helps you produce a forward-thinking mentalityWhat is written energy and how it has the power to transform your lifeHow grief can be a catalyst for resilience and inspirationLaura's Site: https://thescienceofempowerment.com/Laura's Book: https://a.co/d/0Qu38j0The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 863 – The 50% Rule with Erin Hatzikostas (@bcausepodcast): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-863-the-50-rule-with-erin-hatzikostas-bcausepodcast/Ep. 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay (@Katemckay18): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/Ep. 848 – How To Be So Good They Won't Forget You with Emily Jaenson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-848-how-to-be-so-good-they-wont-forget-you-with-emily-jaenson/Ep. 836 – The 6% Club with Dr. Michelle Rozen (@DrMichelleRozen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-836-the-6-club-with-dr-michelle-rozen-drmichellerozen/Ep. 821 – How to Spark Your Curiosity & Live Bravely with Heather Vickery: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-821-how-to-spark-your-curiosity-live-bravely-with-heather-vickery/Ep. 690 – “Prosper mE” with Victoria Rader, Ph.D. (@VicaRader): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-690-prosper-me-with-victoria-rader-phd-vicarader/Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-359-think-yourself-confident-successful-with-nathalie-plamondon-thomas-thinkyourselfac/Ep. 761 – Be Your Own Cheerleader with Neelu Kaur (@NeeluKaur01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-761-be-your-own-cheerleader-with-neelu-kaur-neelukaur01/Ep. 500 – “Life Reset” With Dr. Foojan Zeine, Psy.D., MFT (@DrZeine): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-500-life-reset-with-dr-foojan-zeine-psyd-mft-drzeine/Ep. 782 – Grab Life By the Dreams with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-782-grab-life-by-the-dreams-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/Ep. 785 – The Enjoyment Gap with Mandy Barbee Lanier (@mandyblanier): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-785-the-enjoyment-gap-with-mandy-barbee-lanier-mandyblanier/Ep. 842 – ACE Your Life with Michelle Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP (@DrMaidenberg): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-842-ace-your-life-with-michelle-maidenberg-phd-mph-lcsw-r-cgp-drmaidenberg/Ep. 805 – The Full Spirit Workout with Kate Eckman (@KateEckman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-805-the-full-spirit-workout-with-kate-eckman-kateeckman/Ep. 870 – Inspired Living with Scott Maderer (@StewardCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-870-inspired-living-with-scott-maderer-stewardcoaching/Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3415-playful-cheeks-with-dr-alison-j-kay-ajkbliss/
In this episode, I am Kickin' It with Author and Life Empowerment Coach Laura Brennan Ballet to discuss her new book “The Science of Empowerment” and the J3=E Formula. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/koolkard/support
I can't say enough about how special these wines are. Her wines are a beautiful symphony, a perfect poem that captures that moment. I'm just going to use Laura's own words here. "Just like my life, I wish for my wines to be distilled into a poetic form, and not to have their entrails spread apart on a surgical table. There is pain and suffering, there is joy, chaos, recklessness at times, but more than anything, a quiet optimism that every day of our time here is yet another chance to experience something beautiful.https://www.inconnuwine.com/press.htmlCheck out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.
Clare County Council is calling on the government to strive for equality and greater female influence when formulating future healthcare policies. It follows a proposal at the latest meeting of the local authority, seeking a greater emphasis on female participation when formulating future healthcare strategies. Over the past twelve months alone, over 860 people in the MidWest were administered the HPV vaccine under the Laura Brennan catch-up programme. Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard believes though that there is miles of ground to cover to honour the struggle of our tireless health campaigners.
Summary Laura Brennan, a gut health consultant, shares her personal journey and the creation of Etoile Wellness. She emphasizes the importance of gut health and its impact on overall well-being. Laura explains the process of healthy digestion and the signs that indicate gut health issues. She also discusses the relationship between gut health and the immune system, highlighting the role of nutrition and nutrients in maintaining a healthy gut. Laura concludes by mentioning tests that can help identify gut health issues and the importance of nutrient-rich foods. This conversation explores the importance of gut health for overall well-being, with a focus on the gut-brain connection. The discussion covers topics such as the role of vitamin D and gut microbiome in maintaining health, the impact of short-chain fatty acids on inflammation, and the importance of a nutrient-rich diet. The conversation also provides practical tips for optimizing gut health and highlights the significance of the nervous system in gut function. The episode concludes with information on where to find additional resources on gut health. Etoile Wellness: Free Resources from Laura and Etoile Wellness Website Instagram Laurel Brennan, MOTR/L, RYT Resources: https://www.rootcauseology.com/ for information on Brain Health Services, Yoga, and Brain Health Retreats Instagram @rootcauseology TikTok @rootcauseology Facebook @rootcauseology YouTube RootCauseologywithLaurelBrennan Private Facebook Group, Brain Wellness & Dementia Prevention Schedule a Free Consultation Takeaways Gut health plays a crucial role in overall well-being and can impact various aspects of health, including digestion, skin health, mood, and immune function. A healthy digestion process involves the proper breakdown and absorption of nutrients, starting from the mouth and ending in the large intestines. Signs of gut health issues can include bloating, indigestion, reflux, changes in bowel habits, fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, and mood disturbances. The gut and the immune system are closely interconnected, and a healthy gut is essential for a strong immune system. Tests such as comprehensive stool tests and complete blood counts can help identify gut health issues and immune system function. Nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and iron are important for maintaining a healthy gut and immune system. Vitamin D supplementation is beneficial for most people, especially during winter months or in areas with limited sun exposure. A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for brain health and can be supported through a fiber-rich diet. Short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, have anti-inflammatory properties and play a role in gut-brain communication. A nutrient-rich diet, including fruits and vegetables, is essential for optimal gut health. Top interventions for improving gut health include eliminating potential food sensitivities, supporting the nervous system, and practicing intentional breathing. The nervous system plays a significant role in gut health and can be supported through stress reduction techniques. Additional resources on gut health can be found on the Etoile Wellness website, including webinars and blog posts. Chapters 02:00 Introduction and Background 08:27 Personal Journey and Creation of Atwal Wellness 13:09 Impact of Gut Health on Overall Health 17:44 Healthy Digestion Process 30:38 Signs of Gut Health Issues 35:48 Impact of Gut Health on the Immune System 42:50 Testing and Nutrients for Gut Health 55:32 Importance of Vitamin D and Gut Health 57:12 The Gut Microbiome and Brain Health 58:07 Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Inflammation 01:01:26 The Impact of Diet on Gut Health 01:05:31 Top Three Interventions for Gut Health 01:11:02 The Role of the Nervous System in Gut Health 01:14:15 Where to Find More Information 01:16:07 Free Resources for Gut Health
Cervical cancer could be eliminated in Ireland by 2040 due to increasing levels of awareness among the public, along with significant developments with the vaccine programme in Ireland. The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly says we're taking good steps towards decreasing the rates of the disease to four per 100,000 women by 2040, thereby surpassing targets laid out by the World Health Organisation. A new roadmap, outlining Ireland's next steps to eliminate this cancer, has been published and includes plans to increase HPV vaccination rates among boys and girls. To discuss this further Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Larry & Bernie Brennan, parents of the late Laura Brennan.
Sometimes our friends' behaviour can offend us; sometimes we can see changes they need to make – but how do we tell them? Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier?有时朋友的行为会冒犯我们； 有时我们可以看到他们需要做出的改变——但我们如何告诉他们呢？ 有什么方法可以让困难的对话变得更容易吗？It's important to have solid evidence that there is indeed a problem. Evidence that can be agreed upon makes it easier for other people to recognise issues. Once you have proof, it's important to highlight how it impacts us and others. Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests framing problems with 'I'. Saying 'I feel hurt that you spend less time with me' is less accusatory than 'You never spend time with me!' and is focused more clearly on the impact.拥有确凿的证据证明确实存在问题非常重要。 可以达成一致的证据可以让其他人更容易认识到问题。 一旦你有了证据，重要的是要强调它如何影响我们和其他人。 心理学家安德里亚·博尼奥尔（Andrea Bonior）建议用“我”来界定问题。 说“你花更少的时间陪我，我感到很受伤”，比说“你从来不花时间陪我！”更不那么具有指责性。 并更明确地关注其影响。Staying calm is vital. Becoming tense might lead you to react badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends that you should acknowledge the conversation could make you anxious. If you think about this yourself, it can help you focus on positive results. If you admit your anxiety to your friend, you will show a more human side. Another psychologist, Laura Brennan, points out how it's important that we let go of our ego and don't focus on the need to be proved right. This can help reduce tension. 保持冷静至关重要。 变得紧张可能会导致你做出不良反应并引发争吵。 博尼奥尔建议您应该承认谈话可能会让您感到焦虑。 如果您自己思考这一点，它可以帮助您专注于积极的结果。 如果你向朋友承认你的焦虑，你就会表现出更人性化的一面。 另一位心理学家劳拉·布伦南 (Laura Brennan) 指出，我们必须放弃自我，不要只关注被证明是正确的需求。 这有助于减轻紧张情绪。We can lower the potential for conflict by listening to the other person and asking questions. Many experts recommend planning your words, so that you can say things in a way that avoids conflict. However, Bonior cautions against overplanning as this can stop you being flexible enough to genuinely follow and participate in the discussion. 我们可以通过倾听对方的意见并提出问题来降低发生冲突的可能性。 许多专家建议计划好你的措辞，这样你就可以用避免冲突的方式说话。 然而，博尼奥尔警告不要过度计划，因为这可能会阻止你足够灵活地真正关注和参与讨论。Be realistic. Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion, and that it may be harder than you initially thought. This will help you to set realistic goals for what you can achieve.现实点。 复杂的问题不可能通过一次谈话就得到解决。 考虑一下在一次讨论中可能发生什么，并且它可能比您最初想象的要困难。 这将帮助您为您可以实现的目标设定现实的目标。词汇表behaviour 行为offend 得罪，惹恼problem （须解决的）问题issue 问题impact 对…产生影响frame 表达，说出accusatory 指责的，谴责的calm 沉着冷静的react 对…作出反应argument 争吵，争论anxious 焦虑的，不安的anxiety 焦虑，不安ego 自我conflict 冲突，争执overplanning 计划过度discussion 讨论，交谈
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Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD has today announced the expansion of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme to include all males up to their 22nd birthday. Minister Donnelly joined Jonathan on the show this morning.
Access to the HPV vaccine is being expanded to include young men aged 21 and under. That vaccine is named after Laura Brennan, who campaigned for higher uptake of the vaccine, and her father Larry joined Kieran to discuss...
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD has today announced the expansion of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme to include all males up to their 22nd birthday. Minister Donnelly joined Jonathan on the show this morning.
In episode 3, we speak with Lisa Berglund, Professor of Urban Planning at Dalhousie University to continue our exploration of community benefit agreements. This time, we take a closer look at CBAs in a specific context - Detroit. Detroit was the first U.S. city to have a CBA ordinance requiring CBAs for all development over a certain size. We learn how Detroit utilizes community benefit agreements along with other policies to support accountable economic growth and development. Professor Berglund shares insight from her close study of the case of Detroit and the urban governance design and processes undergirding this inaugural effort to mandate CBAs. Laura Brennan, MBA and Kate Cooney co-host. Tune in! Photo Credit: Photo 184268858 | Joe Louis Fist © Wirestock | Dreamstime.com Show notes: Lisa Berglund's faculty website here Dr. Berglund's 2020 article, “Early Lessons from Detroit's Community Benefits Ordinance”
Teatime with Miss Liz joining and coming to give you all an empowerment strong T-E-A is the beautiful founder of The Science of Empowerment Laura Brennan Ballet. The Science Of EmpowermentMay 25th “10:30” AM ESTLive streaming on multiple platforms and podcasts stations, and appsLaura, as the Author of “The Science of Empowerment,” Laura is driven by the life force that circulates within all universal connectivity. Her passion, inspirational teachings, and ability to see how energy is in everything guide her powerful messaging forward. When you are in connection with Laura, you feel the charge and the movement of energy; in real-time, you become excited about your exploration into an empowered life.This energy comes alive and sparks an awareness within, uplifting thought and purpose for the observer. Laura's energetic ability, through her words, to activate within the listener this personal knowing; that you are living potentiality is inspiring.As an Ambassador of Life Empowerment, A Global top selling Author, a New Thought Creator & Speaker, a Neuro-Energy Facilitator, a Life Transformational Empowerment Coach, and a Global Mindset Energy Coach for Zielo Studio, Laura's exploration into the awakening of human two human connectivity, personal and professional higher development, and Co-Creative relationships with her community, is at the foundation of her mission.When you are in connection with the knowledge that Laura provides, you become empowered as you begin to witness your own authenticity and recognition of your individualized state of genius, awakening to your personal brilliance advances.It is essential to the human condition to remember why we are here, which is to evolve.Laura's mission and legacy are to create an energetic connection to the new sciences of knowledge and to activate a higher understanding within the human community. We are destined to live a life of happiness, positivity, and purpose. “The Science of Empowerment,” if you are willing, will begin your journey into self-evolution; here, empowerment is created in this exploration of connectivity.https://thescienceofempowerment.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misslizsteatimes/message
Today, I sat down with Laura Brennan Ballet, coach and author of “The Science of Empowerment,” to talk about how she is helping her clients live empowered lives using the J3=E formula. Laura's formula can be applied to individuals, groups, and even your family! About the Guest:Laura is driven by the life force that circulates within all universal connectivity. Her passion and ability to see how energy is in everything guides her empowering message forward. Laura's Life Transformational book, "The Science of Empowerment," reflects ahead to the reader their brilliance, their higher understanding of human potential, and their commitment to investing and exploring positive intelligence. Applying the J3=E Formula, Laura has coached over 3,000 hrs and guided her clients into a lasting state of elevation. Laura does not tell you who to be; she expands your awareness of who you choose to become. www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brennan-ballet-bb426751https://www.instagram.com/thescienceofempowerment/https://www.facebook.com/laura.brennan.56614/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBfQy8Sp78NZIZ9Q-OqrMghttps://thescienceofempowerment.com/https://www.facebook.com/laurabballet/About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing, helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women, I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses, allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688https://chaosncookies.com/shophttps://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts review.Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute,...
Smitha Murthy recalls the wonders of her mother's kitchen in Bangalore. Laura Brennan finds respite in home made soups while on tour. And Rebecca Brothers makes her peace with pie.
I speak with Laura Brennan Ballet (Author of The Science of Empowerment) in this podcast episode about the JEKL Principles and the J3 Formula. Laura gives a little background about herself and how she got into the empowerment arena. She breaks down the JEKL Principles and how to incorporate negative, positive, and neutral elements in the J3 formula. Laura steps us through the J3 formula to get to empowerment. She shares why she started her book with individuality and what's so important about the power behind the thoughts. She discusses why everyone wants results but fails because we can't get deep and why deeper paths are essential. She talks about quality requiring attention and what you can do to get quality in your life in a world with a short attention span. To get in contact with Laura: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brennan-ballet-bb426751 Website: https://thescienceofempowerment.com This episode is sponsored by Triad Leadership Solutions https://triadleadershipsolutions.com Our podcast is sponsored by SupaPass: https://www.supapass.com Southern, Sweet, & Sassy Coffee: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-sweet-sassy https://badasscoffeecauses.com/pages/s3-coffee-co Use DTLWPODCAST at checkout for your discount. Hawchester London: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hawchester-watches-london Website: www.hawchester.com Use TRIAD25 at checkout for your discount.
Laura Brennan Ballet: AUTHOR/Global New Thought Creator & Speaker Neuro-Energy Facilitator, Life Empowerment Coach. If you are interested in incorporating the J3=E Formula and the JEKL Principles in your business or service. Listen to “The Science of Empowerment” Podcast & BLOG. THE SCIENCE OF EMPOWERMENT & THE J3 FORMULA Our participation in this lifetime, one that we are accountable for, was intended to be a life of opportunity, a life of self-rule, and a lifetime experience of increase. A life experienced through an ever-changing, ever-growing, and ever-evolving sequence of profound abundance. A life where the wealth of the spirit, the optimum health of our bodies, and the brilliant genius of the mind, bring to us clarity of awareness; it is this awareness to itself, which magnetizes the power of advancement.
Coaches: If You Have A Goalie On Your Team - You're A Goalie Coach, So Listen Up!! Laura Brennan joined the team to discuss goalie development and why its so vital that you research and use resources available in training your tendies.Laura, who now serves as a USA Hockey Goaltending Development Coordinator for the state of Connecticut is also former professional and NCAA Division 1 netminder who additionally has served as a goaltending coach, assistant coach, interim GM and assistant GM in the NWHL (now known at the Premier Hockey Federation).We're offering a ton of holiday savings bundles this year! Be sure to reach out to us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com to learn more on our offers and how you can cash in on savings for everything from team bonding sessions to custom sunglasses!--If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to let us know by leaving us a 5 Star review on your preferred podcast network.--Be sure to follow Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Michael Bonelli on all social platforms for more and feel free to email our team at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!OurKidsPlayHockey.com
The father of the late Laura Brennan is paying tribute to the 'selfless' and 'courageous' cervical campaigner Vicky Phelan. Vicky passed away in the early hours of this morning at Milford Hospice in Limerick at the age of 48. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2014, and in April 2018 broke the national cervical check scandal by refusing to sign a non-disclosure agreement in her case against the US lab that misread her smear. The Taoiseach has described Vicky Phelan as as a courageous woman who stood up against the system in the public interest. Larry Brennan, father of the late HPV campaigner Laura, has been telling Clare FM's Rebecca O'Sullivan how Vicky's bravery has made the country a better place for women.
The parents of the late Laura Brennan say their 'work is done' following the introduction of a free HPV vaccine catch-up programme. During his visit to University Hospital Limerick yesterday, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced the scheme would be named after Laura, to honour her campaign work prior to her untimely death from cervical cancer. The Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme will launch in mid-November and will see all boys and girls in secondary school as well as woman up to the age of 25 able to avail of the vaccine for free. Laura's mother, Bernie Brennan, says removing the financial barrier to access the vaccine for those who missed out will make a huge difference in the fight to eliminate cervical cancer.
Head's up: You need a Logline! Why? 'Cause whether you're selling a service, product or project...looking for your next career move...or even inviting someone to attend your event or read your blog post — guess what: you're PITCHING! Which just happens to be the Zone of Genius of this week's interviewee: Laura Brennan, the Pitch & Development Consultant
The father of the late Laura Brennan is urging parents to consent to the HPV vaccine to ensure they can celebrate milestone birthdays with their children. For the first time in two years, HSE vaccination teams are returning to schools to administer the vaccine, having been prevented from doing so during the Covid-19 pandemic. In March 2021, the vaccination rate dropped to 74%, but the current uptake has risen to 79%. HPV campaigner and father of the late Laura, Larry Brennan, says they'll be celebrating their daughter's 30th birthday without her tomorrow, but that other parents don't have to face the same fate.
This is the second time we have had the James Booth Foundation and the Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Information on the program, but there is always more to learn! Laura Brennan, the State Education Coordinator along with Kristie Edlen, the Assistant Managing Director from the Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug information share some valuable information! In the second segment. Willie Edwards, Director of Community Assessment for Feed the Children explains his connection to James Booth. Jalisha Booth, founder of the James Booth Foundation.org is on hand, as well as Joseph Mitchell, a current student at Putnam City Original.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The family of the late Laura Brennan says they could finally have closure and put their campaign to rest. It follows the announcement by the Health Minister that all women under 25 will be offered the HPV vaccine for free. Laura's parents, Larry and Bernie as well as Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway spoke on Clare FM's Morning Focus about the news.
The availability of the HPV vaccine to all women under 25 free of charge has been described as a fitting tribute to the menory and legacy of the phenomenal work of the late Laura Brennan. Clare Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway, who's his party's Seanad spokesperson on Health has been telling Clare FM's Fiona Cahill that the best way to remember Laura, is to get as many people as possible to take the vaccine.
This coming Sunday will mark the third anniversary of the passing of Clare health campaigner, Laura Brennan. Laura's tireless work resulted in an uptake of the HPV vaccine. On Monday, the 21st of March, Clare FM will broadcast a one-hour documentary on Laura, called Laura Brennan: The Voice On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Bernie and Larry Brennan, Parents of Laura Brennan and Padraic Flaherty, Programme Director at Clare FM and producer of the documentary.
Laura can be contacted at lauraballet@gmail.com
Twelve-month waits for payment, a culture of suspicion, punishing bureaucracy are just some of the features of the UK Social Security system people living with disabilities face. In this episode, Drew chats to Councillor Laura Brennan-Whitefield, a SNP Councillor for North Ayr, a mother, a disabilities campaigner, a trekie and someone who lives with a disability. Laura, who has lived with Multiple Sceloris for 14 years, believes an Independent Scotland offers the opportunity to build a system that treats people fairly, with dignity and respect. Something she believes is very different to what is on offer under the UK system. Across the UK, people living with disabilities face a rigid social security system that doesn't consider their condition, their individual needs and, for some, even prevents them from working. Instead of recognising the contribution disabled people can have in our society, the current social security system under the UK Government goes to battle with people who need support. The sheer rate of applications for support overturned on appeal shows just how broken the system is. In contrast, with its limited powers – a mere 15% of all social security powers, the Scottish Parliament has shown that it can be done differently. By putting fairness and dignity at the heart of social security, we have the opportunity to support disabled people to live their very best lives. Laura shares her thoughts on how this approach to social security impacts views on independence and how she believes an independent Scotland will better serve people living with disabilities. Follow Laura on Twitter here and SNP Disabled Members Group here Listen to other Scotland's Choice episodes here.
On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Martin Conway, Fine Gael Senator and his party's spokesperson on health and Larry Brennan, Father to the late Laura Brennan. Fees of more than €600 euro for receiving the HPV vaccine under the Government's 'catch up programme' are set to be scrapped in the Budget. Photo (c) Clare FM
In this episode, Bev and Laura discuss: What Laura means by Inner Genius Why she chose the word empowerment over actualization Her framework to empowerment Key Takeaways and Actions: Check out Laura's book Consider how you might empower yourself even more Join our Holistic Coach Network to be around a community of uplifting Coaches - Request to join here. ABOUT LAURA As the Author of “The Science of Empowerment,” Laura is driven by the life force that circulates within all universal connectivity. Her passion, motivation, and ability to see how energy is in everything, guides her powerful messaging forward. When you are in connection with Laura, you feel the charge and the movement of energy, in real-time. This energy comes alive and sparks an awareness within, uplifting thought and purpose for the observer. Laura's energetic ability through her words, to activate within the listener, this personal knowing; that you are living potentiality, is inspiring. As a speaker, as a collaborator, Laura's exploration forward into the awakening of global potential, is at the foundation of her mission. When you are in connection with the information that Laura provides, you become empowered as you begin to witness your own authenticity and recognition into your individualized state of genius. It is essential to the human condition that we remember why it is that we are here, and that is to evolve. Laura's mission and legacy is to create an energetic connection to the new sciences of knowledge, and to activate a higher understanding within the human community. We are destined to live a life of happiness, positivity, and purpose. “The Science of Empowerment,” if you are willing, will begin your journey into self-evolution, as this is where empowerment is created. CONNECT WITH LAURA www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brennan-ballet-bb426751 https://www.instagram.com/thescienceofempowerment/ https://www.facebook.com/laura.brennan.56614/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBfQy8Sp78NZIZ9Q-OqrMg https://thescienceofempowerment.com/ I would like to promote my new book, "The Science of Empowerment." With each purchase of The Science of Empowerment, I offer a FREE 30 minute Life Empowerment Coaching session. I look ahead to this purposeful opportunity, to expand my readership, cultivate my global Life Empowerment Coaching practice, and collaborate with world Holistic designers on speaking engagements and empowering workshops. I am driven to engineer a foundational leadership role for the global community, and guide humanity forward into the awareness of this knowing; that we are here to evolve into self-actualized thinking beings. ABOUT BEVERLY Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains aspiring coaches on coaching skills and business set-up. The Holistic Coach Certification Program is an ICF ACSTH accredited program that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see Clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and issues. Connect with Beverly Website: https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/
Yesterday evening, in one of her last acts as Mayor of Clare, Mary Howard unveiled a plaque dedicated to the late Laura Brennan, who sadly passed away at the age of 26 from HPV cancer. Laura's last few months of her terminal diagnosis were spent dedicated to advocating for the uptake of the HPV vaccine - something which could have prevented her untimely passing. The plaque, which will remain permanently on the side of the Queen's Hotel, features Laura's image as well as the blue HPV symbol - the only pop of colour - to symbolise the importance of Laura's legacy. Clare FM's Rebecca O'Sullivan went to the unveiling, and she spoke firstly to outgoing Cathaoirleach Mary Howard, then by Kilnamona sculptor and creator of the plaque, Michael McTigue, and finally by the parents of the late Laura, Larry and Bernie Brennan.
There are reports that the HSE have cancelled the administration of the second dose of the HPV vaccine to teens as staff have been redeployed due to Covid-19. On Friday's Morning Focus Pat Flynn spoke to Larry Brennan, father of the late Laura Brennan and HPV vaccine campaigner.
On Sunday's Hindsight, Rebecca O'Sullivan looks back at some of the biggest and some of the best stories of the week including positive news as Ireland begins to turn the corner in the fight against Covid-19. Larry Brennan, father to the late Laura Brennan, calls for action from the HSE after the stalling of the HPV vaccine roll-out, former Clare hurler John Callinan on his autobiography 'To Play, To Live' and calls for action to save the curlew in Clare!
It’s approaching the second anniversary of the passing of Laura Brennan and in light of that her family have expressed concern at the deferral of this year’s HPV vaccination programme. They are calling for the HPV vaccine to be reinstated in the public health agenda and for a ‘catch-up’ programme to be established to offer the vaccine to anyone who may have missed it due to the school closures during the pandemic. The family is appealing for the Department of Health to examine the possibility of using existing Covid-19 vaccination facilities to vaccinate first-year boys and girls and complete the current year of vaccination against HPV. On Monday's Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Laura's brother Kevin Brennan.
Laura joined the conversation while sitting on her lanai on Kauai sipping a Pellegrino in the morning sun talking about wanting to distill some rum. Ahh, the life of a winemaker right ?? Not exactly… Dig deeper and you’ll find that she is extremely thoughtful in her approach to the Read more... The post The Wine Makers – Laura Brennan Bissell, INCONNU Wines appeared first on Radio Misfits.
Laura Brennan Bissel is the owner of and winemaker for INCONNU.She built her career, INCONNU, and a new project in the Columbia Gorge, by following her curiosity, her drive to find an occupation that allowed her to express her innate creativity, all while being guided by her love of wine.As you’ll hear, Laura is beautifully articulate about some of the most important aspects of wine – its ability to inspire and encapsulate our love of life, and its sensual magic that somehow transcends the senses. But these aren’t romantic notion to her. They give wine its depth, and she’s quick to emphasize the respect and patience that great wine demands. If you have an artists soul, If you are a free spirit, if you learn by doing, and if you are driven to create something beautiful and good… then you will enjoy getting to know Laura. She’s as much Muse as winemaker, and you’ll find yourself equal parts inspired and enchanted.
Trinity students Lara Pairceir and Laura Brennan founded the app called Ethicart, smartly designed to help us shop more sustainably, in an easy user-friendly way. We go through their experience as students and entrepreneurs to app developers.
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Today would have been the 28th birthday of Laura Brennan. The HPV vaccine campaigner, who passed away in March 2019, was the most prominent figure in the campaign which successfully led to a reversal of the trend of a fall-off in the take-up of the vaccine. After her death, Minister Simon Harris said that her work had saved "thousands of lives." This past February, the HSE announced that the WHO target of 80% uptake for the vaccine would be met, and that the uptake rate in Clare was 90%. Vaccines are being offered to first year boys and girls around now. Laura's parents, Larry and Bernie Brennan, spoke to Gavin Grace on Wednesday's Morning Focus.
Jennifer Maisel most recently developed an original pilot called “The 626” with Super Deluxe and adapted two Jane Green novels—Tempting Fate and To Have and to Hold, which aired in June. She currently is working on a two-hour about campus rape and institutional betrayal with Just Singer Entertainment. Her screenplay “Lost Boy” was filmed starring Virginia Madsen. She wrote The Assault and The March Sisters for Mar Vista Entertainment and Double Wedding for Jaffe Braunstein. She has written movies for NBC, ABC, MTV and Lifetime, was a staff writer on the television series Related, wrote a pilot for ABC Family and an animated feature for Disney. Maisel has developed original pilots with Bunim-Murray, Ineffable, Stun Media and MomentumTV and co-created the critically acclaimed web series Faux Baby with Laura Brennan and Rachel Leventhal. The screenplay adaptation of her play The Last Seder won Showtime’s Tony Cox Screenwriting Award, meriting her a month’s stay in a haunted farmhouse at the Nantucket Screenwriter’s Colony. A graduate of Cornell University and NYU’s Dramatic Writing program, Maisel is also an award-winning playwright whose Eight Nights will premiere at Antaeus Theatre in October 2019; the play is currently part of a nationwide event called 8 Nights of Eight Nights, raising funds and awareness for HIAS. She has taught playwriting at University of Southern California and guest-lectured around the country. On adapting novels “I like the puzzle of taking something that’s epic, novels are epic, even not great novels are epic, and you have to figure out how to find the essential spine to it and give shape to it as a writer.” -Jennifer Maisel
Laura Brennan’s eclectic writing career includes television, film, theater, web series, fiction and news. Behind the scenes, she has helped production companies develop movies, TV pilots and limited series. She has taught pitching workshops to executives at Netflix and Film Victoria, as well as MFA programs and undergraduate classes at universities including Stephens College, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Boston University and National University.A graduate of Yale University, Brennan has won awards for journalism, television writing and fiction. Her children’s book, Nana Speaks Nanese, tackles the confusing changes brought on by dementia in a reassuring and straightforward way. She hopes it will help families facing a diagnosis of dementia open up a conversation with their young children. Her web series Faux Baby is also for parents, but it is definitely not for children—or even safe for work. “You are not everything to everyone. And you shouldn’t try to be. You should figure out what you do best and double down on it. Learn the stuff that you’re not great at so that you are comfortable and confident but narrow down what it is you really bring to the table ” -Laura Brennan
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Livehealthy.ae editor Ann Marie McQueen Zooms with two leading ladies from the UAE's branch of Darkness Into Light, an international organization founded in of Ireland for suicide prevention, mental health awareness and counsellling. Maria Kelly, founder, and Laura Brennan, counselling psychologist, talk about their volunteer work, the impact of Covid-19 on mental health, how to help someone who is struggling or who may be suicidal, what it takes to really listen and whether they think we are all going to be okay.
Join Danny in this episode with his guest Laura Brennan. Laura is an entrepreneur with 11 years of experience in Network Marketing. Creator of the VIP Content Creator and VIP FB Group Expert, she revolutionises how business owners show up to build their brands and communities. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:36} Introducing Laura Brennan {2:41} Laura Brennan`s biggest success in MLM {7:56} Why Facebook Groups? {12:29} What are the main things to do to set up a group in the correct way? {18:12} How to create real engagement in FB groups? Connect with Laura: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laurabrennan/ Connect with Danny: http://www.youtube.com/c/dannyclarkeofficial https://www.instagram.com/dannyclarkeofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/dannyclarkeofficial/ Website: www.jointhevip.co.uk and www.dannyclarkeofficial.com
The boys are joined by Laura Brennan Bissell from Inconnu Wine to talk socialism, winemaking in the time of Corona, difficult vintages, and what the future might look like. Absolute banger of an episode with probably the first positive mention of Cabernet Sauvignon on this podcast, so, plenty to ruminate on. Buy Laura's wines. They whip, and we stan. Subscribe to our patreon to hear bonus episodes patreon.com/disgorgeous, and buy some merch at disgorgeouspod.com. More importantly, help your community. This is a time to do local politics. ////LIST//// Inconnu Wines, Contra Costa Merlot, 2016 //Broc Cellars, Mendocino Blend, Love Rosé, 2019//Inconnu Wines, Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 'Alaric,' 2018Taiwan Beer, Lager, 'Gold Medal,' NVBudweiser, Lager, NV ////Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Disgorgeous)
Today on Morning Focus we celebrated Laura Brennan as today marks her the first year anniversary of her passing. We were joined on air by her best friend, Veronica Moloney of Clarecastle as she told us all about the mural which was being unveiled today to remember the Ennis woman.
Today on Morning Focus, we spoke with Laura Brenna's brother, Kevin Brennan as the HSE are hailing the legacy of Laura, revealing how it has had a resounding impact in Clare and across the country.
Last week we gave our top 5 tips to making 2020 your most successful year yet. So, this week we thought it was only right to get someone who has successfully implemented them! In episode 9, we dive into the journey of DBPT member Laura Brennan and how she made 2019 one of most successful years of her life. There are plenty of practical and easy-to-implement tips and advice throughout, so buckle up, grab a pen and paper and enjoy!
Episode 20 (recorded Saturday, May 25th, 2019) On this episode of Zero Credibility, Peter and his mates talk about Game of Thrones. The topics are listed below: --Game Of Thrones-- **Season 8** (0:01:45) - Thoughts on Season 8?(0:09:30) - Peters criticism on the TV Show creators David Benioff & D.B.Weiss(0:10:30) - Thoughts on Plot vs Execution(0:12:30) - Reddit Leaks GOT Season 8 plot 11 months before the show dropped(0:13:50) - Are we upset that Bran is King?(0:23:00) - The problem with Jon Snow in season 8(0:42:00) - Summary of Season 8 **The Show Overall** (0:18:45) - Were any of us unhappy with the general plot?(0:21:00) - The reasons why we love stories(0:27:30) - Rating the show(0:29:20) - Is GOT the best TV show ever?(0:32:45) - George R.R. Martin beef with the show? + Will the books finish off differently from the TV show?(0:35:00) - Bran Stark(0:38:30) - The poor uses of prophecies in the TV show(0:49:55) - Favorite Characters, Least Favourite Characters, and most iconic moments(0:59:15) - Oscar’s conspiracy theory
On Thursday afternoon, Niall Boylan spoke about the tragic passing of Laura Brennan, a woman who in the face of death, remained positive to send a strong message to parents to save their daughter's lives with the HPV vaccine. Do you think it's irresponsible to not have your child vaccinated?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Thursday afternoon, Niall Boylan spoke about the tragic passing of Laura Brennan, a woman who in the face of death, remained positive to send a strong message to parents to save their daughter's lives with the HPV vaccine. Do you think it's irresponsible to not have your child vaccinated? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this weeks Champion Report we discuss the sad passing of HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan, the stepping down of Shannon Group CEO Matthew Thomas, an unusual confession practice which had been operating in Cratloe, and our special guest this week is Shannon resident but Derry native, Charlie Morrison who discusses Bloody Sunday.
For the very first women winemaker episode, I had the chance to interview Laura Brennan Bissell. Laura is the winemaker and owner of Inconnu Wines which she started from scratch. We get the chance to talk about how she started her brand and the advice she would give. We also talk about motherhood, how she is able to balance owning her business, being a mom and dealing with stress. I hope you enjoy this episode and please share and leave a comment. Thank you! Follow Laura on the following: Instagram: @InconnuWine Inconnu Website
Episode 9 (recorded Sunday, December 9th, 2018) On this episode of Zero Credibility, Peter, Justin, Kathy, Laura, and Lance give their thoughts on the topics listed below: **Graduation Day** (0:00:50) - Peter reflects on his recent graduation day(0:01:10) - Peter still plotting his insta grad pic drop(0:01:48) - Laura with some graduation tips for the parents of future graduates(0:03:05) - Laura exposes the real reason why Peter went to his graduation(0:03:20) - Breaking down how Instagram works(0:03:45) - Breaking down what photos to use on dating apps (Tinder, Bumble, Coffee & Bagel, etc.)(0:04:13) - Do doggos still work for guys on dating apps?(0:05:15) - Who are our guests? University (0:07:20) - How was it transitioning from high school to university(0:09:30) - How college made transitioning easier for Peter, Laura, and Kathy(0:10:30) - Laura explains why she loves working more to uni(0:12:00) - Working vs University lifestyle(0:13:55) - The two-year itch (when you start working)(0:15:00) - The average career change for millennials(0:16:50) - Does Uni prepare you technically for work?(0:20:30) - Justin flexes on the guests(0:23:30) - What does Uni actually teach you?(0:24:35) - Laura explains links Uni to the Hunger Games(0:25:40) - Group assignment tips(0:26:30) - Laura brief cheating story interlude(0:27:50) - So would you go back to Uni to study?(0:29:00) - Breaking down what’s wrong with the University system today(0:29:45) - People should go to skills school(0:31:50) - Peter’s Dad wanted him to take an arts degree(0:33:00) - Peter thinks Lance can be an academic(0:33:44) - Kathy let us know that she considered being at teacher(0:34:12) - Kathy let us know her love for accounting(0:35:00) - Are teachers out here in Australia well paid?(0:36:38) - Scotch College(0:37:10) - Justin says he has no feelings(0:37:30) - Peter’s bad-boy story at Scotch(0:39:05) - Guessing Peter and Justin age(0:41:30) - Kathy story on moving from NZ into college(0:43:30) - Lance story on moving from NZ into Uni(0:44:20) - shoutout AA(0:45:20) - The difficulties when you first move out(0:46:00) - The difficulties of cooking(0:46:30) - Peter’s love for cleaning(0:47:20) - Did moving away for uni affect your high school friendships?(0:49:00) - The problems with University(0:52:39) - Did you think you got everything you expected out of uni?(0:54:00) - Is being an IB the glamour job in Finance(0:57:30) - Getting to know a little more about Justin + We finally figure out how old is Justin(0:58:50) - Excel talk -Vlookup or IndexMatch (1:00:08) - What gets Justin off on Excel(1:00:30) - Best Uni memories(1:01:20) - Justin getting white girl wasted and passing out on Swanston Street(1:07:40) - Lance on going on exchange(1:08:50) - Peter on picking up rowing and girls (not really)(1:12:30) - Lance trying to expose Peter(1:14:50) - Justin educates us on mental pubity(1:16:35) - Drunkest you have ever been?(1:23:30) - Who actually listens to Zero Credibility?(1:24:00) - Lance on his most drunkest story(1:25:00) - Just more banter
Episode 9 (recorded Sunday, December 9th, 2018) On this episode of Zero Credibility, Peter, Justin, Kathy, Laura, and Lance give their thoughts on the topics listed below: **Graduation Day** (0:00:50) - Peter reflects on his recent graduation day(0:01:10) - Peter still plotting his insta grad pic drop(0:01:48) - Laura with some graduation tips for the parents of future graduates(0:03:05) - Laura exposes the real reason why Peter went to his graduation(0:03:20) - Breaking down how Instagram works(0:03:45) - Breaking down what photos to use on dating apps (Tinder, Bumble, Coffee & Bagel, etc.)(0:04:13) - Do doggos still work for guys on dating apps?(0:05:15) - Who are our guests? University (0:07:20) - How was it transitioning from high school to university(0:09:30) - How college made transitioning easier for Peter, Laura, and Kathy(0:10:30) - Laura explains why she loves working more to uni(0:12:00) - Working vs University lifestyle(0:13:55) - The two-year itch (when you start working)(0:15:00) - The average career change for millennials(0:16:50) - Does Uni prepare you technically for work?(0:20:30) - Justin flexes on the guests(0:23:30) - What does Uni actually teach you?(0:24:35) - Laura explains links Uni to the Hunger Games(0:25:40) - Group assignment tips(0:26:30) - Laura brief cheating story interlude(0:27:50) - So would you go back to Uni to study?(0:29:00) - Breaking down what’s wrong with the University system today(0:29:45) - People should go to skills school(0:31:50) - Peter’s Dad wanted him to take an arts degree(0:33:00) - Peter thinks Lance can be an academic(0:33:44) - Kathy let us know that she considered being at teacher(0:34:12) - Kathy let us know her love for accounting(0:35:00) - Are teachers out here in Australia well paid?(0:36:38) - Scotch College(0:37:10) - Justin says he has no feelings(0:37:30) - Peter’s bad-boy story at Scotch(0:39:05) - Guessing Peter and Justin age(0:41:30) - Kathy story on moving from NZ into college(0:43:30) - Lance story on moving from NZ into Uni(0:44:20) - shoutout AA(0:45:20) - The difficulties when you first move out(0:46:00) - The difficulties of cooking(0:46:30) - Peter’s love for cleaning(0:47:20) - Did moving away for uni affect your high school friendships?(0:49:00) - The problems with University(0:52:39) - Did you think you got everything you expected out of uni?(0:54:00) - Is being an IB the glamour job in Finance(0:57:30) - Getting to know a little more about Justin + We finally figure out how old is Justin(0:58:50) - Excel talk -Vlookup or IndexMatch (1:00:08) - What gets Justin off on Excel(1:00:30) - Best Uni memories(1:01:20) - Justin getting white girl wasted and passing out on Swanston Street(1:07:40) - Lance on going on exchange(1:08:50) - Peter on picking up rowing and girls (not really)(1:12:30) - Lance trying to expose Peter(1:14:50) - Justin educates us on mental pubity(1:16:35) - Drunkest you have ever been?(1:23:30) - Who actually listens to Zero Credibility?(1:24:00) - Lance on his most drunkest story(1:25:00) - Just more banter
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We are joined by Laura Brennan of the Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Center (Formally known as Poison Control). Laura talks about all of the ways the Poison helpline can help out your family and then discusses the opioid epidemic in the United States. If you want to get in touch with or follow the social media accounts of Oklahoma Poison and Control, their website and social media is linked below: https://www.oklahomapoison.org/ https://www.facebook.com/OCPDI/ 1-800-222-1222 If you want to get in touch with The Positive Truth to give us positive news stories you want us to talk about on the show, tell us about a topic you would like covered, or to stay updated on future episodes you can reach us below: https://www.facebook.com/ThePositiveTruthPodcast/ https://twitter.com/TPT_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/thepositivetruth/ Our E-mail: thepositivetruth@gmail.com Video version of the podcast is available on our YouTube channel: The Positive Truth OKC
Writer & pitching consultant Laura Brennan talks about breaking in to the biz.
Under the name Connie Archer, my guest today writes the Soup Lover's Mysteries. Under Connie di Marco, she is launching a new series on June 8th, the Zodiac Series. Whatever name she uses, Connie is a terrific storyteller with a lot of heart, and I am thrilled to be talking to her today. We cover a lot of ground, from the allure of cozies to creating memorable characters, to the true-life crazy things that can happen in a small town. And we talk about her blog tour, which you definitely want in on, since every stop generally involves a Madness of Mercury book giveaway. I link HERE to Connie di Marco's home page for more info on the Zodiac series, and HERE to the page that has links to all her blog tour stops. Connie Archer's website can be found here for you soup lovers (you can find one of her recipes at Cinnamon Sugar and a Little Bit of Murder). Here, in order, are the five books in the Soup Lover's Mysteries series: 1 - A Spoonful of Murder 2 - A Broth of Betrayal 3 - A Roux of Revenge 4 - Ladle to the Grave 5 - A Clue in the Stew For her latest book, The Madness of Mercury, book one of the Zodiac Series, Connie was inspired by someone who lived in San Francisco at the same time she did: Jim Jones, of the Jonestown Massacre. Very creepy. On a slightly less deadly note, we also talk about the Rashneeshees and their poisoning of a town in an attempt to win elections (luckily, no lives were lost, but it was a close call). Connie also gives a shout out to Sue Grafton and to cozy writer Nancy Parra, who writes (among other things) a gluten-free cozy series. If you'd rather read than listen, the transcript is below. Enjoy! Transcript for Connie di Marco/Connie Archer interview: Welcome to Destination Mystery, a podcast for readers who love a good mystery. I'm Laura Brennan. Laura Brennan: My guest today is a bestselling mystery author with a double identity. As Connie Archer, she writes the Soup Lover’s Mysteries, set in the village of Snowflake, Vermont. As Connie di Marco, she has a new series, the Zodiac Mysteries, which debut with The Madness of Mercury on June 8th. Connie, thank you for joining me. Connie di Marco: Thank you, Laura. Laura: So you are not just one author, you are two authors. Connie: Well, one author with two identities. Laura: So tell me a little bit about how that happened. Let’s start with soup. The Soup Lover’s Mysteries, how did you start writing those cozies? Connie: Well, I had been very lucky to find an agent pretty quickly, which I later realized was extremely difficult. And my agent loved the concept of my first book, and the book did not sell. They liked it, but it was also partly economic reasons, too, because it was 2007-2008 and a lot of the major publishers were laying people off and the economy was really going south. So, I wasn't actually surprised at that, there was no negativity in the rejections, it was just like, well, we don't think this is quite what will sell. Undaunted, I continue to write. And my agent called me and she said, would you be interested in doing this series for Penguin? And I said sure, because mostly because I really wanted my agent to keep working for me. And that's how the soup lover’s mysteries came about. I was born in Boston, I grew up there and I certainly know New England and I also love to make soup, so it seemed like a really good match. And it was released in August 2012, A Spoonful of Murder. And it was an amazing success. People seemed to really like it and seemed to really connect with the characters. Laura: One of the things, for me, that I really love about it is the recurring characters. You give the whole town such enormous personality. One of the great pleasures is coming back to every novel. Did you base any of those people on people you knew? Connie: No, I guess -- I did grow up in New England, I’ve certainly seen a lot of smaller towns and villages,
I'm thrilled to have my first historical mystery writer! Susanna Calkins' evocative mysteries feature Lucy Campion, a chambermaid who, amid the social chaos of the Plague and the Great Fire of London, manages to rise to the ranks of printer's apprentice -- an unusual job for a woman at the time. But whether she's a servant or an apprentice, her quick mind and sense of justice are always at the fore. And they often end up embroiling her in murders. We talk about Susanna's extensive research, which include a mention that the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London is this September. We also talked about murder ballads, the inspiration for the first book in the series, A Murder at Rosamund's Gate, which I am giving away as part of the May Bundle Of Books, along with Tammy Kaehler's (signed) Dead Man's Switch and Amanda Flower's latest cozy, Crime and Poetry, and a $10 Amazon gift certificate. I hunted around the Internet to find a good post to share on murder ballads, and the best one I could find was written by Susanna herself! She also gives a shout out historical mystery writers whose work she loves: Anne Perry and Rhys Bowen. But most notably, she introduced me to the work of Sam Thomas, whose Midwife Mysteries are set 20 years before Susanna's books. His next book will involve the backstory of one of Susanna's characters -- a literary crossover not to be missed! (And much more to my taste than crossing Jane Austen with zombies. Not that anyone would do that...) There are four books in Susanna's series, earning her a slew of nominations for Best Historical Mystery (Agatha, Lefty, Mary Higgins Clark, and the Macavity's Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award). For those wanting to know what order they should read in, here you go: 1 - A Murder at Rosamund's Gate 2 - From the Charred Remains 3 - The Masque of a Murderer 4 - A Death Along the River Fleet Rather read than listen? Here's the transcript. Enjoy! Transcript of Interview with Susanna Calkins Welcome to Destination Mystery, a podcast for readers who love a good mystery. I'm Laura Brennan. Laura Brennan: Today I have the pleasure of talking to Susanna Calkins. Her historical mysteries feature Lucy Campion, a young woman who rises from chambermaid to printer’s apprentice in the turmoil of 17th century England, surviving both the Plague and the Great Fire of London -- and using her observational skills and quick wits to find the answers to more than one suspicious death. Susanna’s books have been nominated for Macavity, Lefty, Mary Higgins Clark and Agatha awards, and her fourth novel, A Death Along the River Fleet, has just been released. Susanna, thank you for joining me. Susanna Calkins: Thanks for having me. LB: So tell me, how did you get started writing fiction? SC: Well, I started writing, I mean these books, these are my first ones, I started writing them when I was working on my research for my dissertation. And I started getting the ideas for these books while I was doing research for other things, for my academic work. And those ideas just kind of kept staying in my head and I thought, you know, I think I could write this. But further back, I mean, I did write stories all the time when I was pretty little and I was always writing. So I definitely was always interested in writing fiction, but I didn’t really put it, I didn’t make it work until much later in life. LB: So I have two related questions. One is, why mysteries? So, why mysteries? SC: I just really like mysteries. I really was one of those kids that did grow up on Nancy Drew and then really more Agatha Christie. I remember when I was 12, I would go home, you know, I would go to the library and I would read another Agatha Christie book. Because they were the kind you could read really fast. And I just really liked them. And then later on I discovered other mystery writers, but I was always, that was a kind story I like.
Tammy Kaehler's Kate Reilly Racing Mysteries feature thrills on and off the track. Her fourth book, Red Flags, has just been released. You can learn more about Tammy directly from her website. Plus Tammy has graciously donated an autographed copy of her first Kate Reilly Racing Mystery, Dead Man's Switch for the May book giveaway. Sign up in the box on the right before May 31, 2016 to be entered to win. Speaking of Dead Man's Switch, we talk about how Tammy got the initial spark for the series. She gives a shout-out to Hallie Ephron, and if you want to know the name of the how-to book Hallie wrote, it's Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel. But if you're into suspense, you should check out her fiction as well. We also talked about drivers who have helped her: Patrick Long, Oliver Gavin and Pippa Mann. Pippa's breast cancer awareness sponsorship for the Indy 500 mirrors a scenario Tammy came up with for Kate, who, in her books, has teamed up with Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Between the time we recorded this and now, Pippa did announce that she will once again be driving the pink car at the Indianapolis 500. Finally, Tammy talked about writers who have influenced her: Dick Francis, Agatha Christie, and a recent spark from Margaret Maron. I had a request to put series books in order, which I think is a brilliant idea, so here are Tammy's Kate Reilly Racing Mysteries, from first to most recent: 1 - Dead Man's Switch 2 - Braking Points 3 - Avoidable Contact 4 - Red Flags I will happily add more as Tammy writes 'em! Meanwhile, if you would rather read than listen to the interview, here is the transcript. Enjoy! -- Laura Transcript of Interview with Tammy Kaehler Welcome to Destination Mystery, a podcast for readers who love a good mystery. I'm Laura Brennan. Laura Brennan: My guest today is Tammy Kaehler, author of the Kate Reilly racing mysteries. Set in the fast-paced world of professional motorsports, the mysteries feature a racecar driver who happens to be a damn good amateur sleuth, as well as a woman proving herself in the male-dominated field of racing. Murder interweaves with the dramas on and off the track. The fourth book in the series, Red Flags, has just been released. Tammy, thank you for joining me. Tammy Kaehler: Thank you for having me. Glad to be here. LB: I want to talk about writing and I want to talk about Kate and Red Flags, but first I want to talk about racing. When did you become a racing fan? TK: It was 2004, and I can pinpoint that very clearly because I didn't know a single darn thing about racing before that year. Not a thing. I was working freelance at the time, and I had a contract with a subprime mortgage lending company and if you remember 2004, that was the heyday for such companies. They were making money hand over fist. And the one I was working for decided that the way they wanted to spend their marketing dollars that year, was sponsoring a racing series and racing team and then taking brokers and entertaining them at the races. So they did that, and they needed extra hands, and I went along to the season of races that year to help entertain, do the corporate marketing as such. And I learned about this fascinating sport sort of from the inside out because I was representing a VIP, I was a VIP, so I got VIP treatment and learned everything there was to know. And I walked into this world and just, like, my jaw dropped, it was fascinating and I thought, there are stories here and I want to tell other people about this crazy sport. LB: Well, your research, is, it must be intense. Because both your second and your third Kate Reilly books won back-to-back awards from the American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association. TK: Yes. LB: Yay! A) congratulations but, B) that must be the hardest nut to crack because they cover this, that's their world. TK: Yeah, yeah and really, I was so proud of those awards,
I am thrilled that my first interview with a cozy author is with the New York Times Bestselling Krista Davis. She has two delightful cozy series, the Domestic Diva mystery series and the Paws & Claws mysteries, set in pet-friendly Wagtail, Virginia. I'll be giving away a copy of her most-recent Domestic Diva novel, The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss, as part of my April giveaway, along with books by Lisa Klink (signed by the author!) and Steph Cha, and a $10 Amazon gift certificate. To enter, just sign up in the box on the right. Her 10th Domestic Diva mystery, The Diva Serves High Tea, will be published on June 7th. We chat about cozies - including the conversation around #SaveOurCozies, where readers are banding together to convince publishers that cozy mysteries are worth supporting. For a little more on what's going on, you can check out posts on these sites: The Cozy Mystery List Blog The Book's The Thing Any others I should link to? E-mail me at Laura@DestinationMystery.com If you'd rather read than listen, below is the transcript of our chat. Enjoy! Welcome to Destination Mystery, a podcast for readers who love a good mystery. I'm Laura Brennan. Krista Davis writes what she knows. Like her protagonist, Sophie Winston, Krista had a gregarious Ocicat named Mochie; lived for a time in Old Town, Alexandria; and loves to entertain family and friends. Her Domestic Diva mystery series is a three-time Agatha Award nominee, and both of her series were on the New York Times Bestseller list, with Murder, She Barked, the first in her Paws & Claws mystery series, hitting the top ten. Her cozies include recipes, tips for gracious living, great characters and tremendous heart. I don’t know how she does it all. Laura Brennan: Krista, thank you for joining me. Krista Davis: Thank you so much for having me, Laura. LB: Have you always wanted to be a writer? KD: You know, I think I have. I went through periods when I did other things in life, but I go way way way back to grade school when I wanted to write and to read. And I even remember sitting in the window of my very boring house on a very boring street and thinking that books could just take you anywhere in the world and even to outer space. They could really introduce you to people that you would never meet otherwise. And I just thought they were marvelous. LB: Tell me how the Domestic Diva -- that was your first series -- tell me how the Domestic Diva mystery series started. KD: My agent suggested that I write a proposal for a different series. And when the editors were looking at that, they came back and asked, would this appeal to readers of Real Simple? Well, I had no idea what Real Simple was. So I hopped in the car right away and went to the CVS, and it was actually in the drugstore, looking at the magazine that the diva concept came to me. Real Simple in my mind is sort of the anti-Martha. It's for people who want the lifestyle, and the nice food and the nice home and all the things that Martha Stewart is about, but just not so complicated. So I was just standing there and I thought, oh, gosh, there could be two Domestic Divas, one who does things simply and the other one who just has these just incredibly difficult, wonderful things that she does. So the original idea before them was -- everyone thought it was going to go. They were very happy about it, they got good reads on it and at an editorial meeting it just was killed in like two seconds. So, I think that the editors felt kind of bad about that, because they really thought it was going to be purchased. So they came back again to my agent and said, send us three ideas and we’ll tell you which one we’re interested in looking at. Which almost never happens, but they did it. Which shows that you never know what could happen. And the one that they chose was the one that I was calling the Dueling Divas. I got the call nine years ago yesterday.
Episode 3 is an interview with author Désirée Zamorano. We talk about her masterful PI novel, Human Cargo; her short story, "Quickie;" Akashic Books' Mondays Are Murder flash fiction series (hers will go live on August 1st!); and we briefly touch on her literary novel, The Amado Women. Désirée isn't just a writer, she is a fellow mystery lover, and she gives a shout-out to a number of fabulous writers and books. I've linked to the websites of these contemporary writers: Edgar winner Naomi Hirahara, Ausma Zehanat Khan, Sara Gran, best-selling author Kate Atkinson, James Sallis (who has won the lifetime achievement award from Bouchercon, among many other mystery awards), Rachel Howzell Hall, Sue Ann Jaffarian, and the wonderful Steph Cha, whom I interviewed in Episode 2. Classic mystery writers include Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, John D. MacDonald (the Travis McGee novels) and Patricia Highsmith. One last influential writer mentioned, although not in the field of mystery, is Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. We talk about books and writing, but we also discussed the need for women to be financially savvy and have an "escape fund" -- not necessarily to escape a dangerous relationship (although obviously that can help), but also so you're not stuck in a bad work situation. Money is freedom. The most important links, however, are the ones Désirée sent me on human trafficking: Fighting Human Trafficking, and 20 Ways You Can Help If you'd rather read than listen, here is the transcript. Enjoy! Transcript of interview with Désirée Zamorano Welcome to Destination Mystery: A Podcast for Readers who Love a Good Mystery. I’m Laura Brennan. A Pushcart Prize nominee and award-winning short story author, Desiree Zamorano has wrestled with culture, identity, and the invisibility of Latinas from early on and addressed that in her commentaries which have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, NPR’s Latino USA, and Publisher’s Weekly. She is also proud of having co-authored with her sister two plays commissioned by Southern California's Bilingual Foundation for the Arts. "Reina" and "Bell Gardens 90201" received Equity productions and toured for a total of eight years. She delights in the exploration of contemporary issues of injustice and inequality, via her mystery series featuring private investigator, Inez Leon, published by Lucky Bat Books. Human Cargo was Latinidad's Mystery Pick of the Year. Her novel, Modern Cons is a story of psychological suspense where she explores the reverberations of being raised by a con artist. Laura Brennan: Thank you for being here. I'm so excited. Désirée Zamorano: Whoo-hoo! LB: How are you, Désirée? DZ: Me, too. I'm excited, too. LB: Tell me a little bit about yourself. How did you get started writing? DZ: We writers are all a crazy bunch and we probably as kids said, Oh, I want to create something so wonderful, because as kids we have fallen into this world. And as kids we have this naïve perception that writers just magically put those words on the page. Well, I wanted to magically put those words on the page! But as I got older I realized it took a lot of work to make the work look seamless. So you asked how I got into it. I always wanted to be a writer and I started sending off my short stories -- those were a big deal as I was my twenties, short stories were the thing -- and after about 100 rejections, two acceptances and $50, I thought wow, that's a lot of heartache! I mean, if I'm going to deal with rejection, I might as well go big time. So I sat down to write a novel. I'm going okay, I'm going to write the Great American novel. And I sat down to write a novel and I thought, I have no idea what I'm doing. And I thought about all the books I loved to read and I love classics, I love contemporary modern fiction, but have a real soft spot for mysteries. And what I love about mysteries, and what I loved as I sat down to write mysteries,
Episode 2 is an interview with Noir author Steph Cha and her Juniper Song Mystery Series. You can listen to it here, or if you'd prefer, you can listen on i-Tunes. In this interview, we talk about all three of Steph's novels, Follow Her Home, Beware Beware and Dead Soon Enough. She also gives a shout-out to the Los Angles Review of Books as well as two authors she loves. You can check them out on their websites: Megan Abbott and Denise Mina. And you can find Steph on her website. In case you missed it, I am giving away a big bundle o' books by three mystery writers (Steph Cha's Dead Soon Enough, Lisa Klink's All In (signed by the author), and Krista Davis' The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss), plus a $10 Amazon gift card. If you'd like a chance to win the book bundle, all you have to do is sign up for my newsletter before April 30th. Everyone on the list at midnight Pacific Time, April 30th, will be automatically entered to win. No spam, by the way, just a monthly newsletter. I won't sell, rent, lend-out, or ransom your e-mail address. If you'd rather read the interview than listen, here's the transcript! Enjoy! Episode 2: Steph Cha Transcript Welcome to Destination Mystery, a podcast for readers who love a good mystery. I'm Laura Brennan. My guest today is Steph Cha. She is the author of Follow Her Home, Beware Beware and Dead Soon Enough, the third book in the Juniper Song Mystery Series. Her writing has appeared in the LA Times and she is currently the Noir Editor of the Los Angeles Review of Books. A graduate of Stanford University and Yale Law School, she lives in her native city of Los Angeles, California, and I am thrilled to have her here today. Laura Brennan: Welcome! How are you doing? Steph Cha: I'm doing well. Thank you for having me on. LB: Absolutely! I really love your work, it's just so rich and so full of the characters and the relationships -- it’s just so good. But let’s start by talking about Juniper Song. She’s your series protagonist, and really, what was her genesis? SC: Well, I wanted to write an LA novel. I guess even before I started writing, I had the idea -- I’d read Raymond Chandler in college -- and I just had the idea that it would be cool if a book like Follow Her Home existed, in that I wanted to -- I really love the way that Chandler represented Los Angeles, but it did seem very much a representation from another era, where it's a very starkly white man's vision of the city. And it just did not really jibe with my experience growing up in LA. You know, I’m Korean-American and what I really wanted to represent was the kind of upbringing that I had, the kind of 1.5 generation experience. I have a lot of Korean-American friends who were born and raised in LA and we have the largest Korean population outside of Korea, in Los Angeles. But it had not been, that experience had not been represented in fiction, like anywhere, or very scantly. So I just decided that I wanted to write a Korean-American Los Angeles novel and since Chandler is the biggest Los Angeles writer, it made sense to me to have a conversation with him. LB: Oh, that is such a great way of putting it, because I can absolutely see how all three books are a conversation with that and with his -- his vision of LA. It was so interesting, you were talking about -- well, I was reading it and I was thinking about Chandler and the whole lone hero thing. And then about 10 pages later you actually took that head on, in that your third book, and the thing that I was interested in was sort of the gendered issue of it. Song is very much a lone wolf private investigator, but at the same time it seems like she's longing for family SC: Actually, I really liked the fact that Philip Marlowe is this ‘man without a past’ character. I found it kind of fascinating. You know, you dive into those books and you know very little about him, except his age, his height, that he is a private investigator… But I wanted to ...
Episode 1 features thriller author Lisa Klink and her terrific book, All In. You can listen to it here or you can listen on i-Tunes. I am giving away a copy of All In, autographed by Lisa, as part of my April giveaway, in one big bundle o' books: All In plus Steph Cha's noir, Dead Soon Enough, and Krista Davis' cozy, The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss. And a $10 Amazon gift card. If you'd like a chance to win the book bundle, all you have to do is sign up for my newsletter before April 30th. Everyone on the list at midnight Pacific Time, April 30th, will be automatically entered to win. No spam, by the way, just a monthly newsletter. I won't sell, rent, lend-out, or ransom your e-mail address. In this interview, we talk about Lisa's novel All In (thriller) and her work in The Dead Man book series (horror/thriller). If you'd rather read the interview than listen, here's the transcript! Enjoy! Episode 1: Lisa Klink Welcome to Destination Mystery, a podcast for people who love a good mystery. I'm Laura Brennan. Lisa Klink started her career in the world of Star Trek, writing for Deep Space Nine and Voyager before coming back to earth on shows such as Martial Law and Missing. In addition to writing for television, she scripted a theme park attraction and authored graphic novels, short stories, and three novels in The Dead Man series. Lisa is also a five-time champion on Jeopardy, but most important for today's chat, Lisa is the co-author, with Joel Goldman, of the thriller All In. Laura Brennan: Lisa, hi and welcome! Lisa Klink: Hi! How's it going? LB: I'm doing very well. I'm so excited to be here. I loved All In. LK: Oh, thank you. LB: You're welcome. And I want to talk to you about it, and about the genesis of the project, but the first thing I want to do is gush about Cassie. Because it's so rare that we see, I mean it's not rare these days to find a kick ass woman protagonist, but to find a book where the woman is actually more kick ass than the man – – LK: Yeah. LB: I mean, love Jake, Jake's great and he's great at what he does, he's super fantastic at poker and at his life – – LK: Mmm-hmm. LB: And his livelihood, but you know, Cassie's the one who saves their ass. Again and again. So tell me a little bit about her first. How – – was it deliberate? Did you guys decide – – because you wrote this book with Joel Goldman. LK: Yes. LB: Did you guys decide to do that deliberately? LK: I wish I could take full credit for Cassie, but Joel Goldman is actually the one who came up with Cassie and Jake. He has written several ongoing series with detectives and cops and lawyers. He has a whole bunch of series going on and he wanted to start a new series with this pair Cassie and Jake, an asset recovery specialist and a poker player. So he kind of had all of that in his mind when he brought it to me, and had a couple of paragraphs bios for each of them. So he was the one who decided that she was going to be the pro at this, kind of doing the Oceans Eleven stuff. And that Jake was going to be, as you said, talented in his own way but kind of the sidekick in her business in a way. LB: Oceans Eleven is a very apt comparison, not just because of the casino settings but also for the tone and the depth of the characters. It's such a well-balanced book, it's hard to call either of them a sidekick, certainly in terms of their emotional development. It's really Jake almost who gets more of that, in this first book anyway. LK: Yeah, well that obviously is the interesting part. I mean you can have all the fireworks and escapades that you want but really what you're reading for and hopefully what you're reading a whole series for is the people. And they need to start from a place that needs some development. LB: All of the characters are so distinct. Even your thugs are not just sort of the typical henchman. They have back stories and personalities and -- how much of that was sor...
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