Podcast appearances and mentions of laurie smith

What happens when physics meets the big questions of philosophy? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Elise Crull, philosopher of physics at CUNY and author of The Einstein Paradox, to explore physics, philosophy, and how thought experiments shape real science. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-philosophy-of-physics-with-elise-crull/Thanks to our Patrons Jason Dobbins, Robert Egoroff, Steven Rodby, David Miller, BiologyBob, Charles William McDonald, kara lockmiller, Cade Solsbery, Cakery, Eugene Swimmer, Andrew Di Bello, Bob Patterson, Melissa Buchter, Mathew, Mike Dockins, A Wade, Harrison Netherway, Padraic Hagerty, Bryan Nusbaum, Jorge Daniel, Samir Banerjeesh, Chad Salter, Helix, Mohammad Imrul Kayes, Bryson Taylor, Mickey Kellam, Susan Pingree, ThatStratosPlayer!?, Sam Tuttle, Henock Taddese, Rosemarie Boll, Alex Pilon, Trevor Carpenter, Max Laarmann, Melissa Hannah, Donna Van Benschoten, David Quilloy, John Kordyback, Tony S, Francisco Rubiolo, Mallory Boyd, Briana Green, Laurie Smith, Grey Gorman, Mark Bentley, Joseph Formisano, Velovinovicci, tosha ristoff, Isaac Woosley, Lucas Legey, and Carl Dalby for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Who is Lauri?Lauri Smith is a visionary in the realm of authentic communication. With a deep understanding of the constraints imposed by traditional speaking models, she recognizes the dissonance felt by individuals striving to convey their genuine selves. Whether addressing audiences through a TikTok video or a TED Talk, Lauri is committed to helping people break free from outdated molds and masks crafted during the industrial era. Her mission is to empower speakers to transform the ambiance of any room, helping them step into their roles as true leaders and change-makers without compromising their authenticity. Through her innovative approaches, Lauri offers a path for those eager to leave a genuine impact, guiding them to speak and gesture in a way that truly aligns with their unique essence.Key Takeaways00:00 Inauthentic speaking inhibits true self-expression.05:08 Practice presentations early; familiarize with location.10:17 Authenticity in acting: shedding protective masks.12:18 Embrace authenticity to expand personal presence.16:21 Sign up for podcast updates via email._________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at https://TCA.fyi/newsletterFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Here's how you can bring your business to THE next level:If you are a business owner currently turning over £/$10K - £/$50K per month and want to grow to £/$100K - £/$500k per month download my free resource on everything you need to grow your business on a single page :It's a detailed breakdown of how you can grow your business to 7-figures in a smart and sustainable way————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDSsoulful speaking, speaking coach, visionaries, empaths, soul driven vision, authentic speaking, impact, transform vibe, TED Talk, TikTok, mainstream speaking solutions, industrial era, mask, leader, change maker, alignment, true selves, inauthentic speaking, PowerPoint, script, presentation practice, networking meeting, inner critic, hope, intention, oneness, charismatic presence, flow, energetic hug, raising consciousness, primal and purpose.SPEAKERSLauri Smith, Stuart WebbStuart Webb [00:00:31]:Hi, and welcome back to It's Not Rocket Science 5 Questions Over Copy. And I'm delighted to be joined by Laurie Smith, who I'm thinking this is gonna be an interesting conversation because Laurie is a soulful speaking coach. Now if that doesn't sound like the most interesting conversation you're gonna have today, I don't know what is. Laurie is, somebody who helps visionaries, empaths, people who are on a soul driven vision to share their magic, share their story on stages, big, small, podcasts, etcetera. So I'm really looking forward to hearing Laurie's stories and Laurie's, advice. And welcome to It's Not Rocket Science 5 Questions Over Coffee, Laurie.Lauri Smith [00:01:12]:Thank you so much, Stuart. I'm so excited to be here with you today having this conversation.Stuart Webb [00:01:18]:Well, let's get into it. Let's start by speaking about those those visionaries, those empaths, those those people who are on that soul centered, journey, and how you how you how they how they are trying to reach what they're trying to do.Lauri Smith [00:01:34]:Well, the thing that can sort of steer them off course is they're wanting to speak in a way that is authentic, wanting to speak in a way that has an impact and transforms the vibe in the room, whether that's a TikTok or a TED Talk. And a lot of the mainstream speaking solutions out there are putting them in a box that was created in different waves of the industrial era. That's one way of speaking, one way of gesturing so that it's creating sort of a mask that doesn't feel like it fits them. And sometimes as a result of that, they go into those rooms and they feel the dissonance and they feel like there's nothing that can help them, or they go into those rooms and they they hide their true selves and they try to fit into the mask or the mold that they're being given as what a leader or a change maker quote, unquote, should be. ThatStuart Webb [00:02:37]:Should be.Lauri Smith [00:02:37]:It's supporting this era that we're now in where people really need to be authentic and to be in alignment with themselves and their 1 in 8,000,000,000 way of showing up.Stuart Webb [00:02:52]:And and and how have they tried to address this before they come across somebody like you, Laurie? What are the what are the things they they tempted with, you know, presumably is everything from speaking in an inauthentic way through to not speaking at all.Lauri Smith [00:03:06]:Yeah. Speaking in in that inauthentic way that they think they should. So, they might try to be hyper intelligent in a left brained way when that's not fully their that's not really their true inner radiance, or they might someone might have told them that they needed to be peppier, or that they needed to work harder or be funny and make the audience laugh and they might have gone to places like toastmasters and not not felt an alignment with that. They might have decided, I'm not a speaker. I'm not a leader, so they're not doing it like you said. Some people have gone to solutions like yoga and mindfulness, and on their own, they're trying to take the wisdom from yoga and mindfulness and having it translate onto the stage. A lot of them will spend a lot of time creating the PowerPoint, trying to come up with the script, the what am I going to say so that they've got the whole entire thing mapped out moment by moment, and they're essentially reading because they think that saying that there is an absolute perfect thing to say and that saying it is gonna get them the impact that they're looking for when it really isn't. It's much more effective to have an outline and to get up from your chair unless you're actually preventing presenting from your chair like I am right now.Lauri Smith [00:04:46]:To get up on your feet, so to speak, and to practice out loud just like a basketball player will practice their free throws again and again and again so that when they go into the game they can make the shot in the high stakes circumstances of the game rather than just thinking about the free throw.Stuart Webb [00:05:08]:Yeah. I often talk to leaders that I work with about important presentations, and many of them, like you have said, are the sort of person that will have a a PowerPoint deck of 50 slides and just put them up and read them. And so often I turn around and say, well, how many times have you actually practiced that? And I'll get practice. I didn't get it until 2 minutes before you start. Yeah. And and I've often said to them, you know, the thing is you should have it 2, 3 days before and get to know it, and then stand in the room where you're actually going to give the speech so that you're used to the place where you're gonna do it. So you're used to the site because it will change, and practice to not get it right, but fail to get it wrong. You know, I'm a I I I I sing when, in the, on on evenings, and we we compete.Stuart Webb [00:06:02]:And and the idea is that we don't sing and get it keep getting going until we get it right. We keep going until we can't get it wrong. You don't forget words because they're ingrained. And that's what speaking has to be as well sometimes. It has to be something which is just coming out of your soul. Isn't it?Lauri Smith [00:06:19]:Yeah. And with speaking, I think of it a lot like Saturday night live, where for Saturday night live, they create a thing, and then they've got a list of scenes and moments that they wanna hit in the scenes backstage and then when they go to do it live, it's semi scripted so they can do it fresh in the moment and speakers, they know their stuff more than they believe they do and they need to practice that structured improv enough to look down, see a bullet point, and know what do I wanna say with this bullet point? And what do I wanna say in the next bullet point? And it can be their same messaging, the thing that they know really deeply and are passionate about and slightly different every single time.Stuart Webb [00:07:13]:Yes. Yeah. So that you hit that audience connection, don't you?Lauri Smith [00:07:16]:Yeah. Absolutely.Stuart Webb [00:07:18]:I think you've got a very valuable, piece of, free advice that you're you're offering, which I'm showing on screen now, which is, voice hyphenmatches.comforward/sorryforward/podcast. Tell us what what we'll find there, Lori, and and how it can help.Lauri Smith [00:07:37]:That is the Soulful Speaking podcast. When you go to that site, you'll get to listen to the podcast for free. A quiz will pop up that you can take that will tell you which mask you're using and hiding behind, probably unconsciously, and then there's a whole bunch of resources and tips that are gonna come back after that. That's the the free free offer to start moving forward. And, I think you also wanted a tidbit of advice that they could put into action right away.Stuart Webb [00:08:11]:That would be great.Lauri Smith [00:08:13]:Yeah. The the advice that I would give to people is to set an intention for what you want the audience to experience emotionally or energetically. And it's not something like I want them to like me. That's an inner critic driven thing and with the intention we're trying to take the reins away from the inner critic and give it back to that highest most confident part of yourself. So it might be something like I want to give the audience hope. If you're going into a networking meeting instead of thinking I hope they hire me or I hope I don't screw up. I hope I don't say the wrong thing. Those are all soul suckers trying to protect us.Lauri Smith [00:08:57]:I'd like to give the audience a glimmer of hope either for themselves or for a friend they've got that is struggling. It might be something like I wanna see people expanding or opening as if they're opening their heart which is a little bit more of an energetic or a physical thing and when we do that instead of looking for what might go wrong and then that becoming a self fulfilling prophecy we're connecting with that soul driven mission that we're here to do and then aligning with, a mile marker of that and we'll start to notice shifts toward people feeling more hope rather than shifts toward, oh, I think I might said I think I just said the wrong thing.Stuart Webb [00:09:50]:That's a really wonderful tip. That's a really wonderful tip. And it it's you're right. We all need to sometimes learn to silence that inner critic, don't we, and take away the oxygen.Lauri Smith [00:10:00]:Yeah.Stuart Webb [00:10:01]:What is it? What is it, Laurie, that got you, to become the soulful speaker? Was there a particular moment in in your career or your your journey? Was there a a book, a course, something which sort of took you from where you are to where from where you were to where you are now?Lauri Smith [00:10:17]:The the key there have been a lot of different bread crumbs along the way that I followed, and the key that I talk about a lot was in an acting class that I took. Many people think that acting is about lying. It's actually quite the opposite. It's about authenticity and mirroring things back to humanity. And in my favorite acting class ever, there was an exercise one day where I was up there by myself instead of being up there with a colleague or 3. And I kept pulling myself together between these little bits of the exercise, very similar to these masks that industrial speaking is consciously or unconsciously asking us to wear. And Richard, my teacher, stopped the exercise and said, whatever that is that you're doing in between, stop doing that. And I said, I'm not that comfortable having everyone's eyes on me.Lauri Smith [00:11:21]:And he took off his glasses and he said, well, then you've picked a strange set of careers for yourself. You're an actor, a teacher, a speaker, a leader. Part of you wants this. In fact, part of you knows you're meant to be here. And that really struck me. And even my protectors and inner critics deeply trusted him, so it was like my heart and soul knew he was right. And because I trusted him and the space that he held, I jumped back into the exercise and was actively releasing those masks, and it felt like decades of protection were melting away in a kind of combination of fire and ice and when the exercise was over I looked out at my classmates and I felt completely in sync with them. I felt like I could see and feel what kind of a day they were each having.Lauri Smith [00:12:18]:And I now say it was my first moment of being in flow or in oneness that lasted beyond the sport or beyond the acting. I had had them while acting before. I had had them while playing basketball in high school where time just doesn't seem to exist. And when it's over, people ask you about a certain play or a moment, and and you're you kind of don't know what they're talking about because you were so in it. And what I realized from that is that our charisma, our one of a kind presence comes from allowing ourselves to be seen while also holding the room in kind of an energetic hug. And that's at the root of how I work with speakers today. It's the same way that that acting instructor worked with me. Instead of thinking that you need to reach for something other than what you are, It's about letting go of everything that the world has told you that you should be and then learning how to expand your energy from there.Stuart Webb [00:13:32]:That's a wonderful story, and I think we all we all need a Richard. Don't we? We all need we all need that somebody who looks at you and tells you how it is and helps you to uncover the truth behind what you're hiding. And I know I have had Richards in my life who have been exactly the same, not with acting, but with with with other things. Yeah. Laurie Laurie, there must be one question that I have not yet asked, which you are really itching, witching an issue that I could could ask you. So what is what is the one question that you think I should be asking? And, obviously, when you ask it, you need to give us the answer.Lauri Smith [00:14:15]:Yeah. That's always the rub, isn't it? I I lead networking groups, and I will come up with great questions and forget that I have to answer them. The the question that popped into my mind when you asked that was theStuart Webb [00:14:28]:why. Mhmm.Lauri Smith [00:14:30]:Why am IStuart Webb [00:14:30]:Love the question.Lauri Smith [00:14:32]:Yeah. I and the short answer is it's my calling. And the longer part of that that I that I've kind of lived into or I am living into is I believe that speaking soulfully is actually part of raising consciousness on the planet. That is the biggest why. So the more soulfully our leaders and change makers can speak, the more it's gonna have a ripple effect. I see there's that image that we also in, like, a science class of evolution of humans, where they're hunched over, little bit taller. And to me, the way most of the western world is speaking is a generation or 2 back. It's actually not aligned with our our highest selves, our most courageous selves, and helping us to oddly, not oddly, recapture the kind of expressiveness we had as babies while marrying that to our sense of purpose or our intention or our mission as an adult.Lauri Smith [00:15:48]:Primal and presence coming together, primal and purpose coming together and creating a more resonant presence is it's it's a it's a huge thing, and it can also be paired down to tiny, small moment by moment things.Stuart Webb [00:16:06]:Brilliant. I love I love the message. I love the way that you put it. And I think you're right. We all need to, we all need to grasp those moments. We all need to find those moments. Even if we're not in front of a stage, we need to grasp them for ourselves anyway. Yeah.Stuart Webb [00:16:21]:Laurie, it's been wonderful having you speaking to us. I'm just gonna take a moment now and beg, people to just go to this link, which is link dot the complete approach dotco.ukforward/newsletter. If you fill out the form there and only ask for an email address and your name, you will get an email once a week who and it all it really tells you is who's coming on the podcast this week so that you can get and listen to the sort of advice that you get here and also ask questions, on on the podcast of the, of the authors and people that we have speaking. So, Laurie, thank you for coming and spending a few minutes with us. I appreciate that you've, got a busy day ahead of you, so I'm gonna let you go and get on with it and get more of those, people that really need to make TikToks, TED Talks, and other connections. Make them soulfully.Lauri Smith [00:17:14]:Thank you so much for having me, Stuart. You have a great day and a great week as well.Stuart Webb [00:17:19]:Thank you. 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Laurie talked about her background on the TLC Show Trading Spaces and more. Plus she shared her seminars at the Home Show in Duluth.

Have you ever felt like your creativity thrives—but your systems are falling apart behind the scenes?

Today we are hearing from Laurie Smith, a 2022 graduate from Risely's T1D group coaching program. Laurie shares the harrowing details of her experience being hospitalized after brain surgery, from the hospitals' rigid insulin dosing protocols that ignored her personal needs, to her struggle for the proper care and advocacy in a system that wasn't equipped to understand the nuances of T1D. This conversation highlights the critical importance of T1D education for healthcare professionals and the need for more advocacy within hospital settings. Her experience is a powerful reminder that when it comes to chronic conditions, there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach—and patients must be empowered to advocate for themselves. If you're living with T1D or know someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.Quick Takeaways:The importance of T1D education for ALL healthcare professionals Advocating for yourself and your diabetes in a hospital setting How to prepare for surgery and/or a hospital stay as a T1D What rigid hospital protocols can look like for people with type 1 diabetes Advice for somebody who feels overwhelmed by the prospect of managing their diabetes during a hospital stayTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction & the years Laurie spent being improperly diagnosed [03:15] Why she was in the hospital to begin with [07:25] Blood sugar management pre and post-surgery [17:02] The mind-blowing confession she received from her nurses [18:20] Fighting for proper care: “This is not acceptable… I am my own life support system right now.”[23:35] Advice for somebody who finds themselves in a situation where they have to advocate for themselves with healthcare professionals[31:45] Changes that need to be made in hospitals approach to T1D careHave you had a similar experience to Laurie? Share your story with us by sending us a DM on Instagram (@riselyhealth) What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. 

   Slam the Gavel podcast welcomes Laurie Smith, LMSW back to the podcast. Laure was last on Season 3, Episode 170, Season 4, Episodes 37, 74 and 153, Season 5 Episodes 102, 139 and 172. Last episode we talked about "Shame Unspooked: Exploring Shame Within The Context Of Your 'Public Story'."     Today we talked about discussing the ways through surviving the seemingly unsurvivable circumstances that take place in our lives. Laurie read excerpts from the book, "The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times," by Pema Chodron. Storms are not permanent and that there will be regrowth and that a person can survive whatever is coming. Talking about surviving and suffering while wanting to fix a situation immediately and that a person has a right and responsibility to survive this life. Not a podcast to be missed.To Reach Laurie Smith, LMSW: https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass and https://www.facebook.com/share/p/kKyEVgR9ThcpjX3s/?mibextid=qi2Omg******** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryann*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

In today's episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel and Laurie Smith talk about Laurie's journey in healthcare, her inspirations, and the importance of leadership and belonging in teams. They discuss Laurie's experiences as a nurse, her transition into leadership roles, and the impact of coaching on team dynamics. The conversation also touches on the significance of the Magnet designation in healthcare and the value of emotional intelligence in fostering a culture of belonging. Laurie shares her insights on feedback, personal growth, and the importance of diversity in teams, concluding with her thoughts on leadership and connection. Come listen and learn how to foster teamwork and future leaders!Key Moments00:00 – Introductions01:30 – Laurie's Journey in Healthcare04:30 – A Time Laurie Witnessed Compassion07:55 – Leadership Development and Experiences11:14 – The Impact of Coaching and Team Dynamics13:55 – Understanding Magnet Designation16:50 – Personal Insights and Recommendations23:34 – “In our differences we find strengths. In curiosity we find connection.”25:35 - Closing Remarks and Thank YousResources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-lee-smith/Learn more about Laurie Lee Leadership: www.laurieleeleadership.comLearn more about Marcus' Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcastLearn More About Laurie Smith:Laurie is the CEO of Laurie Lee Leadership and a seasoned executive coach with over three decades of healthcare expertise to include system level C-Suite leadership. She is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Laurie's international coaching and leadership engagements have spanned continents, including North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on enhancing the influence of healthcare leadership on a global scale. Her coaching philosophy is anchored in the cultivation of high-trust leaders who support teams capable of achieving peak interdependence. Laurie holds a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Mary and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She also holds a Green Belt certification in LEAN Six Sigma, a certificate in Brain-Based Coaching, and Board Certification through the ANCC in advanced Nursing Administration. Laurie received her formal training in executive coaching at the Hudson Institute of Coaching and is currently working toward a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Date: 11/18/2024 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 157 – Leadership Lessons from a Lifelong Nurse

   Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. Laurie was last on Season 3, Episode 170, Season 4, Episodes 37,  74 and 153 and Season 5, Episodes 102 and 139. On our last episode we talked about the importance of the ACE'S Score.     Today we talked about "Shame Unspooked," and how we all have the illusion of stability within our lives until something obliterates our world. When a story is being told about us that is misconstrued, it evokes a lot of shame. There are some things people want to keep private. "It is confusing and rocks the foundation of everything we thought was true about the world: people we love aren't going to let us down, all of these things come to a smashing halt where we experience a Twilight Zone," Laurie explains.    By default, humans are imperfect. There is a hierarchy we live in. We live in the idea that we have to try harder to get higher in the hierarchy so that our safety and our needs are met. "The higher we go up the ladder we go the safer we will be, and that is an illusion," Laurie states.   But what happens when someone says you're doing it all wrong?To Reach Laurie Smith, LMSW: https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass and https://www.facebook.com/share/p/kKyEVgR9ThcpjX3s/?mibextid=qi2Omg******** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryann*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Why should you think of your energy as a finite resource? How do successful leaders of both small and big teams care for their people? What are the most common pitfalls that new leaders can fall into and how can you get out of them? In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok discusses with Laurie Smith […] The post You're Probably Thinking About Leadership Wrong with Laurie Smith | POP 1076 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Send us a Text Message.  Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. Laurie was last on Season 3, Episode 170 and Season 4, Episodes 37, 74 and 153 and Season 5 Episode 102. The last time Laurie was on we discussed how Mother's Day, Father's Day is a mixed bag for all of Us.     Today we talked about how important the ACE's Scores are and how intergenerational trauma plays into them. Laurie pulled up on the screen (you can watch on YouTube) and showed diagrams of what actually plays into the ACE's Score and the solution is to be proactive. 2/3rds of the population score at least 1 on the ACE's. People with a score of six on the ACE's run more of a risk of dying 20 years early. 1/8th of the population has a score of six.     Laurie explains the root causes and solutions. "It is easy to get into the tunnel vision of 'this is happening to me and I can't do anything about it,' AND if we walk through the world knowing that 2/3rds of the the population have at least 1 on the ACE's Score, everyone needs to know how this will impact their child." Bear in mind the 2/3rds of judges have scored at least 1 on the ACE's this is an opening to discuss how harmful they are being to others.Laurie's information:  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/kKyEVgR9ThcpjX3s/?mibextid=qi2Omgdismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Support the Show.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

We are delighted to continue our new podcast series based on the Winners and honorable mentions from the APF 2023 IF Awards. Today we hear from Petranka Malcheva about their double award for the project embedding long-term thinking in Welsh government and Laurie Smith and the work of NESTA and Prospect magazine around a Minister for the Future hypothetical.

We are delighted to continue our new podcast series based on the Winners and honorable mentions from the APF 2023 IF Awards. Today we hear from Petranka Malcheva about their double award for the project embedding long-term thinking in Welsh government and Laurie Smith and the work of NESTA and Prospect magazine around a Minister for the Future hypothetical.

      Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. Laurie was last on Season 3, Episode 170 and Season 4, Episodes 37, 74 and 153.      We discussed the dilemma of forced celebratory traditions such as Mother's Day and Father's Day. Laurie discussed the history behind Mother's Day which dates back to the Civil War. These clubs later became a unifying force in a region of the country still divided over the Civil War. In 1868 Jarvis organized “Mothers' Friendship Day,” at which mothers gathered with former Union and Confederate soldiers to promote reconciliation. Another precursor to Mother's Day also came from the abolitionist and suffragette Julia Ward Howe. In 1870 Howe wrote the “Mother's Day Proclamation,” a call to action that asked mothers to unite in promoting world peace. In 1873 Howe campaigned for a “Mother's Peace Day” to be celebrated every June 2nd. https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/mothers-day     Even if a parent can't be with their children there are other ways to celebrate or not celebrate these holidays.  What does a person do when everyone wants them to put on a smiling face, 'everything is going to be okay,' turns into a boundary violation. A person doesn't need to perform and mask for someone else and have a smile on their face in order to make someone else feel comfortable, is a nuance boundary violation. Not everyone needs to celebrate them or celebrate them in the same way. Find a way to celebrate in a way that has meaning for you.Laurie's information:  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/kKyEVgR9ThcpjX3s/?mibextid=qi2OmgThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. Child Protective Services cases are among the most frightening experiences any parent can endure- don't face them alone! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you get the peace of mind to raise your children as you see fit and the personalized assistance of their team of expert child welfare consultants- former CPS investigators themselves- right when you need it. Get started absolutely free at cpsprotect.com/register. *DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Insights Into TeensA father and daughter discussion about the everyday struggles of teens in today's...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

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   Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. Laurie was last on  Season3,  Episode 170 and Season 4, Episodes 37, 75 and 153.  Laurie Smith, LMSW has obtained a  BSW (University of Michigan-Flint); MSW (University of Michigan, Specializing in Community and Social Systems); LMSW (State Licensure in MI and AK); Diabetes Prevention Specialist; Healthy Hearts Care Manager (an IHS project); Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Addictions Informed Mental Health Professional; Complex Care Manager; Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management Facilitator; Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention; Integrated Harm Reduction Psychotherapy; SMART Recovery Facilitator; Human Rights Consultant; Little School of Big Change Alumni; Mentorship with National experts such as DeeDee Stout [Harm Reduction Expert | Dee-Dee Stout Consulting | California (deedeestoutconsulting.com)], Andrew Tatarsky [Services — Andrew Tatarsky, PhD] and Dr. Tom Horvath [A. Tom Horvath, PhD, Psychologist – Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment (practicalrecovery.com)]; Author of LifeHacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience Life Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience – Kindle edition by Smith, Laurie. Self-Help Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.; Author Navigating the Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth through Nervous System Regulation; Owner Resilience Coach, LLC (private and group behavioral health practice [Resilience Coach | Counseling, Coaching & Enhancement | Plymouth, MI (resiliencecoachllc.com)]); Owner: Clouded Compass Coaching and Consulting, LLC; Podcast Creator: Clouded Compass Podcast. Neurodiverse, Survivor of multiple Traumas, Activist.     Great discussion regarding feelings and emotions that lead up to the holidays. We get distracted by our own expectations. We can be innocently neglectful towards our own needs. Does Christmas and family have to look a certain way?  No. We have intergenerational trauma.     It's time to take your power back because you get to have a say in this story when other things that are uncontrollable are happening in your life. It's okay to check in with yourself to see what YOU need. It's physically exhausting to metabolize stress chronically and that is why we are all in a state of survival mode. Finding distractions for ourselves, go for a walk, listen to certain music; you have that choice. "I will not continue to harm myself further by neglecting my own needs," Laurie explains. This is the act of rebellion.      "Chronic illness does have a say in the level of relationship in the world that day : ability, fatigue but it doesn't have a say in our ability to internally keep and maintain our own wellness," Laurie states.     Laurie talked about her new e-book: "Navigating The Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth Through Nervous System Regulation. To Reach Laurie Smith:  lsmith@resiliencecoachllc.com          https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass SupportshowSupport the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

   Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. Laurie was last on  Season3,  Episode 170 and Season 4, Episodes 37, 75 and 153.  Laurie Smith, LMSW as obtained a  BSW (University of Michigan-Flint); MSW (University of Michigan, Specializing in Community and Social Systems); LMSW (State Licensure in MI and AK); Diabetes Prevention Specialist; Healthy Hearts Care Manager (an IHS project); Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Addictions Informed Mental Health Professional; Complex Care Manager; Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management Facilitator; Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention; Integrated Harm Reduction Psychotherapy; SMART Recovery Facilitator; Human Rights Consultant; Little School of Big Change Alumni; Mentorship with National experts such as DeeDee Stout [Harm Reduction Expert | Dee-Dee Stout Consulting | California (deedeestoutconsulting.com)], Andrew Tatarsky [Services — Andrew Tatarsky, PhD] and Dr. Tom Horvath [A. Tom Horvath, PhD, Psychologist – Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment (practicalrecovery.com)]; Author of LifeHacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience Life Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience – Kindle edition by Smith, Laurie. Self-Help Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.; Author Navigating the Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth through Nervous System Regulation; Owner Resilience Coach, LLC (private and group behavioral health practice [Resilience Coach | Counseling, Coaching & Enhancement | Plymouth, MI (resiliencecoachllc.com)]); Owner: Clouded Compass Coaching and Consulting, LLC; Podcast Creator: Clouded Compass Podcast. Neurodiverse, Survivor of multiple Traumas, Activist.     Great discussion regarding feelings and emotions that lead up to the holidays. We get distracted by our own expectations. We can be innocently neglectful towards our own needs. Does Christmas and family have to look a certain way?  No. We have intergenerational trauma.     It's time to take your power back because you get to have a say in this story when other things that are uncontrollable are happening in your life. It's okay to check in with yourself to see what YOU need. It's physically exhausting to metabolize stress chronically and that is why we are all in a state of survival mode. Finding distractions for ourselves, go for a walk, listen to certain music; you have that choice. "I will not continue to harm myself further by neglecting my own needs," Laurie explains. This is the act of rebellion.      "Chronic illness does have a say in the level of relationship in the world that day : ability, fatigue but it doesn't have a say in our ability to internally keep and maintain our own wellness," Laurie states.     Laurie talked about her new e-book: "Navigating The Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth Through Nervous System Regulation. To Reach Laurie Smith:  lsmith@resiliencecoachllc.com          https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompassSupportshow Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Support the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

Year-end tax planning is upon us! Nicole and her guest, Laurie Smith, provide a rundown of tax issues individuals and companies should consider before the calendar switches to 2024. Topics include shifting income and deductions, retirement plan contributions and distributions, bonus depreciation, reporting digital assets, and more.Resources:Year-End Planning Knowledge HubTax Knowledge HubJoin the State Tax or Federal Tax interest groups

     Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. Laurie was last on the podcast Season 3, Episode170 and Season 4, Episodes 37 and 75. We had a great discussion on Laurie's two new webinars, 4F's that are F'ing up your day and 4 point Path to Possibility; Uncovery (posted below in podcast notes.). Laurie also discussed her new book that will be coming out tomorrow  September 19th, 2023, "Navigating  The Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth through Nervous System Regulation."   Laurie teaches empowerment, especially for those who have been victimized again by the court system it's a re-traumatization. We discussed the book, "Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice." It talks a lot about the repair and part of the repair is to be seen and heard. The cases are so surreal and unbelievable you can't comprehend unless you have been through something similar. If there is healing available it's not going to be how you think it is.     We also discussed my new book, Raised By These Wolves, How Family And Federal Courts Are Failing Our Children. The documentation of parents and their stories in a way is a form of justice. "We have been taught that the justice system is a safe place for people who have been harmed and that is a hard myth to break," Laurie states.     This has nothing to do with justice, it is has to do with a winner and a loser. It is not set up to repair. The courts are running cases in 30 minutes or less.  We discussed the history of the courts and what the intention and the purpose is it becomes clearer how more of us are victimized over and over again. We also discussed the book, "The End of Family Court: How Abolishing the Court Brings Justice To Children And Families."     Where is the justice?  "Most of us are victims before we get to the court. As a victim to have the understanding that this isn't about me being seen or of not being heard, this is about what is best for the system and the judge and this has nothing to do with what's right for my kid or not. Because we didn't set it up that way. Until we know this we will blame ourselves or feel helpless," Laurie states.To Reach Laurie Smith:  lsmith@resiliencecoachllc.comhttps://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass  - 4 F's that are F'ing up your day; 4 Point Path to Possibility; Uncovery (a 12 week course for trauma healing); Books: LifeHacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience and Navigating the Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth through Nervous System Regulation.Books discussed: Laurie's new book: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFsIVdeEXo/v0yMstswk7mmohce5Qm73Q/view?utm_content=DAFsIVdeEXo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelinkThe End of Family Court: How Abolishing the Court Brings Justice to Children and Families  https://amzn.to/44ZxPprTruth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justicehttps://amzn.to/3Zlehuq Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System: The Case for Abolitionhttps://amzn.to/3PJHrAqThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

  Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. Laurie was last on the podcast Season 3, Episode170 and Season 4, Episodes 37 and 75. We had a great discussion on Laurie's two new webinars, 4F's that are F'ing up your day and 4 point Path to Possibility; Uncovery (posted below in podcast notes.). Laurie also discussed her new book that will be coming out tomorrow  September 19th, 2023, "Navigating  The Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth through Nervous System Regulation."   Laurie teaches empowerment, especially for those who have been victimized again by the court system it's a re-traumatization. We discussed the book, "Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice." It talks a lot about the repair and part of the repair is to be seen and heard. The cases are so surreal and unbelievable you can't comprehend unless you have been through something similar. If there is healing available it's not going to be how you think it is.     We also discussed my new book, Raised By These Wolves, How Family And Federal Courts Are Failing Our Children. The documentation of parents and their stories in a way is a form of justice. "We have been taught that the justice system is a safe place for people who have been harmed and that is a hard myth to break," Laurie states.     This has nothing to do with justice, it is has to do with a winner and a loser. It is not set up to repair. The courts are running cases in 30 minutes or less.  We discussed the history of the courts and what the intention and the purpose is it becomes clearer how more of us are victimized over and over again. We also discussed the book, "The End of Family Court: How Abolishing the Court Brings Justice To Children And Families."     Where is the justice?  "Most of us are victims before we get to the court. As a victim to have the understanding that this isn't about me being seen or of not being heard, this is about what is best for the system and the judge and this has nothing to do with what's right for my kid or not. Because we didn't set it up that way. Until we know this we will blame ourselves or feel helpless," Laurie states.To Reach Laurie Smith:  lsmith@resiliencecoachllc.comhttps://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass  - 4 F's that are F'ing up your day; 4 Point Path to Possibility; Uncovery (a 12 week course for trauma healing); Books: LifeHacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience and Navigating the Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth through Nervous System Regulation. Books discussed:   https://amzn.to/44ZxPpr https://amzn.to/3Zlehuq  https://amzn.to/3PJHrAq This episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ The End of Family Court: How Abolishing the Court Brings Justice to Children and Families Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision JusticeConfronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System: The Case for AbolitionSupport the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

“As leaders no matter what business you're in, you're tasked with leading change,” states host Mike Horne. The first half of season four has contained many valuable insights from guests who are leaders of authentic change within their organizations. They have spoken on everything from coaching to organizational and executive development, diversity and inclusion, and the ai revolution. Today, Mike shares highlights from episodes 72 through 85 for this special 100th episode celebration of Authentic Change Podcast.  In Episode 72, Dr. Toby Travis spoke on the high level of trust required for those in leadership roles to be successful. Then, in Episode 73, Dr. Beth Banks shared her tips for architecting change on an organizational level. In Episode 74, John Sanders talked about the importance of building and optimizing teams, explaining that leaders regardless of industry are always responsible for leading change. Next, Gina Riley spoke about the importance of networking and the types of things that can derail the career transition process. In Episode 76, Kevin Palmieri shared his love of podcasting, discovered while falling out of love with his corporate career. In 77, Fatima Mirza discussed AI and the tools that are available to assist people with their job searches. Then, Brenda Pack spoke about designing inclusive workspaces and the unfortunately common experience of feeling like an outsider as a minority woman in the workplace. In Episode 79, Hortense la Gentil spoke on being authentic and connecting with your true self, flowing into an episode with Laurie Smith on utilizing the power of your voice to unleash executive presence. In Episode 82, Douglas Spencer shared personal branding strategies, explaining how the generations differ in their approach to brand loyalty. In 83, Robert White shares that good leadership is based on good relationships. Then, in 84, Dr. Jan Freed discussed leaving a breadcrumb legacy. Lastly, episode 85 featured Beth Ridley who went into a deeper explanation of diversity and the importance of recognizing all the things that make each person unique.  Part one of season four was filled with wisdom from the best leaders in their fields and the second half of the season was no exception. Be sure to subscribe to the Authentic Change Podcast if you have not already to be among the first to listen to Episode 101 which will feature highlights from episodes 86 through 99.  Quotes: “Episode 100 is major milestone for the Authentic Change Podcast.” (2:34 | Mike)  “One of the things that Toby said that absolutely resonated with me was, without a high level of trust in those who are in leadership positions, organizations do not experience the kind of growth or success that they desire.” (3:07 | Mike) “As leaders no matter what business you're in, you're tasked with leading change.” (4:30 | Mike) “You have to be aligned if you want to be authentic, a powerful reminder expressed eloquently by Hortense la Gentil in episode 79 of Authentic Change.” (6:51 | Mike) “In our episode, organizational culture consulting with Beth Ridley, she says, when we think of diversity in the United States, we tend to start and end with the visible things that we can see, race and gender, which are really important. But I think if people really want to get the most out of your talent, you've got to really appreciate everything that makes people unique.” (9:11 | Mike)  Connect with Mike Horne: Schedule a meeting with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15min Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehorne1/ Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Guest: Laurie Smith, 2021 National Rural Teacher of the Year, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller School District (NE) Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurieSmith1995 Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​ Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchools Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

You do realize that your voice matters - right?  If you don't, then you will after listening to this episode with Intuitive Public Speaking and Leadership Coach Lauri Smith. Even if you do not consider yourself a leader, or a public speaker, Lauri shares valuable information to help you in all of life's communications.Lauri helps visionaries on a soul-driven mission to stand in their power, speak their truth and Lead. Lauri is the CVO (Caring Visionary Officer) of Voice Matters and the author of Your Voice Matters: A Guide to Speaking Soulfully When It Counts. Her mission is to call forth more open-hearted leaders so they can do their part to change the world with authenticity, creativity and courage. She envisions a world in which everyone shares the vibration of their soul's purpose with the world through their voices and together, we reach global harmony. What I like to call Igniting Your Spark so we can all shine together.In our conversation Lauri shares three tips to help us speak in an authentic way. Intend, Align and Invite. When you enter any situation in which you are called upon to speak, by setting your Intention for what you want the crowd to feel after you have spoken, Align your body, breath and soul with that intention and  Invite the energy underneath the words into the room, your WORDS will matter and have an impact on others.You do not need to be a self-professed leader, or speak on a public stage to receive value from Lauri's advice. Whether you are in a networking group, a women's or men's circle or just have to introduce yourself to others, you will gain valuable wisdom. For instance, if you have 60 seconds to tell others about you - give them an appetizer and let them come to you for the full meal.Wonderful snippets for all of us to learn how to use our voice, because all of us have something to share with the world and we CAN all share effectively.Shine on!If you are enjoying these episodes, I invite you to share, comment, rate and follow!Links to all the places you can find Lauri are through her website.https://voice-matters.com/KIM:kimduffselby@gmail.comhttps://www.kimduffselby.com/https://www.instagram.com/kimduffselby/ 

Is there any group more moronic than white liberals who financially support and vote for radical leftists? They never have to suffer the consequences of their foolish actions… The ADL and NAACP are just Democratic Party front groups… Dennis talks to Jack Hibbs, pastor of the Calvary Chapel in Chino Hills CA. He's launching a new social media platform The Real Life Network.  The NAACP has issued a travel warning for Florida. They say the state is belligerent toward blacks. This is absurd. Worse, it's a lie… The left has no interest in truth… The Los Angeles Dodgers have caved again to the leftist mob… Dennis talks to Lorie Smith, owner of web design firm 303 Creative. A Colorado law is requiring her to create gay-themed designs that violate her beliefs about marriage. She's joined by her Alliance Defending Freedom lawyer, Kellie Fiedorek.  Is ethnic, race or gender pride something we should put a lot of stock in? Or should we be more concerned about individual behavior? Dennis has thoughts. So do callers.  Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

     Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. Laurie was last one Season 3, Episode 170 and Season 4, Episode 37. W discussed issues that when a person does the right thing it may have a negative affect in their life and the solutions on how to survive it.      There are challenges in life. Can bad things happen to us in the world when we are helping others and doing good? Why is LIFE is NOT FAIR. We discussed the correlation between doing the right thing for the GOOD of others and end up being crucified and that there is a RESURRECTION in the end. Perhaps we have been betrayed by either family or friends but we as people have to do what we think is right for us and do what is right for us.     When all Hell is breaking loose, we have to weigh the costs and the benefits. Again, what is best for us. Whatever the stressful situation is, it does not define our worth. Laurie recommends finding like-minded individuals  who are able to support someone that is going through the same thing. Family or friends may not understand the situation you are going through.     The outside world is ALWAYS CHANGING. Emotional safety internally is VERY important whether the outside world is CHANGING. Laurie gave a really important coping skill on how to breathe to help reduce anxiety.   Not a podcast to be missed with so much information on coping.Linktree - with Course that's 50% off for the holidays ($200 for 6 wks, 12 videos, 200+ page workbook with weekly group coaching/community), webinars, (in Jan I'm starting a Merchandise leg of this company) and my Podcast.  https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass***This episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist. ***Web:www.cpsprotect.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364944/subscribehttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

  Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. Laurie was last one Season 3, Episode 170 and Season 4, Episode 37. W discussed issues that when a person does the right thing it may have a negative affect in their life and the solutions on how to survive it.      There are challenges in life. Can bad things happen to us in the world when we are helping others and doing good? Why is LIFE is NOT FAIR. We discussed the correlation between doing the right thing for the GOOD of others and end up being crucified and that there is a RESURRECTION in the end. Perhaps we have been betrayed by either family or friends but we as people have to do what we think is right for us and do what is right for us.     When all Hell is breaking loose, we have to weigh the costs and the benefits. Again, what is best for us. Whatever the stressful situation is, it does not define our worth. Laurie recommends finding like-minded individuals  who are able to support someone that is going through the same thing. Family or friends may not understand the situation you are going through.     The outside world is ALWAYS CHANGING. Emotional safety internally is VERY important whether the outside world is CHANGING. Laurie gave a really important coping skill on how to breathe to help reduce anxiety.   Not a podcast to be missed with so much information on coping. Linktree - with Course that's 50% off for the holidays ($200 for 6 wks, 12 videos, 200+ page workbook with weekly group coaching/community), webinars, (in Jan I'm starting a Merchandise leg of this company) and my Podcast.  https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass     ***This episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist. *** www.cpsprotect.com Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364944/subscribehttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364944/subscribehttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

Kate Hargreaves is the author of the poetry collection, Leak, as well as Jammer Star, a roller derby novel for young readers, and Talking Derby, a book of prose vignettes. She holds an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Windsor, where she received the Governor General's Gold Medal in Graduate Studies. Her work has appeared in literary journals across Canada, the US, and the UK. As a book designer for numerous Canadian presses, Hargreaves has received honours from the Alcuin Society for Excellence in Book Design, the CBC Bookie Awards, and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. She grew up in Amherstburg, Ontario, and lives and works in Windsor. Her latest poetry collection, published by Book*hug Press in October 2022, is Tend.https://bookhugpress.ca/shop/author/kate-hargreaves/tend-by-kate-hargreaves/The City of Windsor, through the Poet Laureate & Storytellers Program, is gearing up for the upcoming launch of the fifth book in the City's South Shore Collections series, In the Middle Space. The South Shore Collection books help capture, preserve and share Windsor's stories with the community – one of the primary goals of the program.The book is being published by Windsor's Black Moss Press, in partnership with the City of Windsor and the University of Windsor's Editing & Publishing Practicum program. Additional support for the publication comes from the Canada Council for the Arts and Museum Windsor.Thirteen well-known local authors are featured in the collection. They are: Barry Brodie, Carlinda D'Alimonte, Irene Moore Davis, Peter Hrastovec, Maya Jessop, Dorothy Mahoney, Christopher Lawrence Menard, Mary Ann Mulhern, Rawand Mustafa, André Narbonne, Vanessa Shields, Laurie Smith and Teajai Travis.You can find the book at https://blackmosspress.com/product/in-the-middle-space/

0:00:00 Introduction Susan Gerbic 0:01:38 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill WikiProject Alternative Medicine With the help Richard Saunders, Adrienne takes a look at the top ten list of topics at "WikiProject Alternative Medicine", which states, "This WikiProject aims primarily to facilitate the development of professional articles on all aspects of complementary, alternative and integrative medicine. The scope of this WikiProject will be referred to throughout our project pages simply as CAM (complementary and alternative medicine)." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Alternative_medicine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Alternative_medicine/Popular_pages WikiProject Report, Special:FAQs https://Wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-04-01/WikiProject_report 0:25:04 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:35:30 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Fake Cures". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #227 - 23.Feb.2013 Water Divining Preview We talk to Laurie Smith about the upcoming water divining tests in Mitta Mitta - Maynard's Spooky Action.. An interview with Simon Taylor, an Australian comedian and Hollywood writer. ... He writes for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and much more - The Think Tank. Join Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev, Guy Segev and Richard Saunders for skeptical talk of skeptical issues https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-227-23-feb-2013

   Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. She was last on Season 3, Episode 170. We had a great discussion on why we go through something horrific and wrestle with the belief that it's not fair. Life is not fair. It was never meant to be fair. It is how we react to the unfairness. Don't discount your self in a bad situation.     " Do not get lost in the story line that trauma is trying to place you in," Laurie adds, there is a greater thread on why things happen," Laurie explains. People think, "we change it through buffering, we change the outside world through the inside out."   We discussed how life is not fair, clear YOUR clutter, UNDERSTAND your trauma, FIND your TRIBE and return to Nature.  Somatic Trauma and if you don't deal with it, it will affect your body with chronic illness.   "It's liberating to know your own assets" Laurie says and find your own support or you will be set up to fail."     Linktree - with Course that's 50% off for the holidays ($200 for 6 wks, 12 videos, 200+ page workbook with weekly group coaching/community), webinars, (in Jan I'm starting a Merchandise leg of this company) and my Podcast.  https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompassThis season I'm publishing 12 days of Gabor Mate and covering chapters 1-12 in his book because I find it THAT necessary for us to know... here is the book, podcasts should be published by the end of the week.  https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364944/subscribehttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW to the podcast. She was last on Season 3, Episode 170. We had a great discussion on why we go through something horrific and wrestle with the belief that it's not fair. Life is not fair. It was never meant to be fair. It is how we react to the unfairness. Don't discount your self in a bad situation. " Do not get lost in the story line that trauma is trying to place you in," Laurie adds, there is a greater thread on why things happen," Laurie explains. People think, "we change it through buffering, we change the outside world through the inside out." We discussed how life is not fair, clear YOUR clutter, UNDERSTAND your trauma, FIND your TRIBE and return to Nature. Somatic Trauma and if you don't deal with it, it will affect your body with chronic illness. "It's liberating to know your own assets" Laurie says and find your own support or you will be set up to fail." Linktree - with Course that's 50% off for the holidays ($200 for 6 wks, 12 videos, 200+ page workbook with weekly group coaching/community), webinars, (in Jan I'm starting a Merchandise leg of this company) and my Podcast. https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass This season I'm publishing 12 days of Gabor Mate and covering chapters 1-12 in his book because I find it THAT necessary for us to know... here is the book, podcasts should be published by the end of the week. https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/ Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

"The first thing that I always tell people to consider and really think hard about is, 'How do I want this space to function for me, if I'm just an individual, or for my family? What does this space need to be? What do I want it to be?'"Get more home design tips from Laurie on the vipBlog: Home Design 101 Expert TipsAlso, check out more videos in vipHomeLink Presents: Design4 with Laurie Smith

    Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith to the podcast to discuss how to cope during the holidays. We all have been innocently set up to fail, thinking the holidays should be a certain way in families.     When there are other things going on such as a loss, grieving,  a loved one deployed in the military and the stress of family court there must be self care.    The holidays are what a person makes it even if family is not or can't be around to celebrate with. Laurie discussed the book Twelve Days Of Gabor Mate, MD. and how helpful it is. Laurie is also running a half off course and the details are in the podcast notes.     Think of out of the box of ways to celebrate the holidays. What does it really mean to have a holiday? We are not taught to ask ourselves what we need. Self care and other distractions such as hobbies, dancing, knitting can help distract the mind. Think outside the box!    We talked about the effects of bringing joy into others's lives. Even smiling is a muscle memory and can help change your own mood. After all, "joy is in the gift of giving."    Laurie encourages, "please reclaim this season for yourself."Linktree - with Course that's 50% off for the holidays ($200 for 6 wks, 12 videos, 200+ page workbook with weekly group coaching/community), webinars, (in Jan I'm starting a Merchandise leg of this company) and my Podcast.  https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompassThis season I'm publishing 12 days of Gabor Mate and covering chapters 1-12 in his book because I find it THAT necessary for us to know... here is the book, podcasts should be published by the end of the week.  https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Walter Beede - Baseball Lifer's Podcast"The Youth Baseball Guy" | Former NCAA Head Baseball Coach, Speaker, Author | Tweets...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith to the podcast to discuss how to cope during the holidays. We all have been innocently set up to fail, thinking the holidays should be a certain way in families. When there are other things going on such as a loss, grieving, a loved one deployed in the military and the stress of family court there must be self care. The holidays are what a person makes it even if family is not or can't be around to celebrate with. Laurie discussed the book Twelve Days Of Gabor Mate, MD. and how helpful it is. Laurie is also running a half off course and the details are in the podcast notes. Think of out of the box of ways to celebrate the holidays. What does it really mean to have a holiday? We are not taught to ask ourselves what we need. Self care and other distractions such as hobbies, dancing, knitting can help distract the mind. Think outside the box! We talked about the effects of bringing joy into others's lives. Even smiling is a muscle memory and can help change your own mood. After all, "joy is in the gift of giving." Laurie encourages, "please reclaim this season for yourself." Linktree - with Course that's 50% off for the holidays ($200 for 6 wks, 12 videos, 200+ page workbook with weekly group coaching/community), webinars, (in Jan I'm starting a Merchandise leg of this company) and my Podcast. https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass This season I'm publishing 12 days of Gabor Mate and covering chapters 1-12 in his book because I find it THAT necessary for us to know... here is the book, podcasts should be published by the end of the week. https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/ Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maryann-petri/support

vipHomeLink's CEO + Founder Alfred Bentley welcomes designer Laurie Smith, of TLC's Trading Spaces fame, to the Company as Brand Ambassador. Learn how Laurie's extensive career naturally brought her to vipHomeLink and what she has in store for our homeowning clients. Listen now!

The now-former sheriff in Santa Clara County may be able to avoid a jury verdict in her civil trial on corruption charges, but Laurie Smith won't be able to escape the public's scrutiny and contempt for her cowardly decision to resign from office while jurors were weighing whether to convict her for her alleged role in a pay-to-play scheme involving the issuance of concealed carry permits.

In the Bay's most populous county, Laurie Smith has served as sheriff since 1998. But in this election, amid a wave of scandals and an ongoing corruption trial, she will not be on the ballot. Now, two men are running to take over the office. Kevin Jansen, a retired sheriff's captain, says he knows the department well enough to make changes that will restore public trust. Bob Jonsen, the former Palo Alto police chief, says his perspective from outside the department will lead to real reforms. Whoever wins will inherit an office plagued with allegations of corruption and mismanagement of the county jails. Guests: Guy Marzorati, KQED politics and government reporter/producer, and Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQED reporter This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo and hosted by Alan Montecillo, who also edited. Links: KQED Voter Guide LISTEN: Prop Fest Spotify Playlist LISTEN: 'Santa Clara's County Sheriff is Being Investigated,' Jan. 24, 2022. Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts.

     Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW on the podcast. Laurie Smith was last on the podcast September 12, 2022, Season 3, Episode 103. Shehas been practicing social work for 18 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices. Her work has continuously involved working with marginalized populations. Her passion is working with Trauma Survivors (individuals, providers and systems ), through offering self-guided, self-paced journeys that point towards Harnessing the Power of Our Own Internal GPS, Wielding Our Survival Skills and Building Armor Strategically to improve Quality of Life, Effectiveness and Sustainability for all and dig into our Birthright to Our Power and Joy.    What has impacted her work the most is her own Trauma Transformations and Utilization of Universal Laws in everyday life.     We discussed how she loves working with trauma survivors and the shame that keeps them small. Laurie also mentioned a book, "The Myth of Normal, Trauma, illness & Healing In A Toxic Culture," by Gabor Mate, MD.    Laurie discussed how trauma causes shame and, "you're not allowed to feel these things." If we don't look at these things we cannot heal, and it is victimization over and over again. If we don't talk about these experiences we won't get the job done which is healing.     We have worth and value and to claim meaning in purpose in the face of trauma is the only way to begin healing. Excellent conversation with Laurie Smith, LMSWTo reach Laurie: https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=091d2af8-748e-4677-b464-5cad5d280515https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-smith-a598b247https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompasshttps://cloudedcompass.mykajabi.com/offers/Bboo3gp3/checkoutSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

   Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laurie Smith, LMSW on the podcast. Laurie Smith was last on the podcast September 12, 2022, Season 3, Episode 103. Shehas been practicing social work for 18 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices. Her work has continuously involved working with marginalized populations. Her passion is working with Trauma Survivors (individuals, providers and systems ), through offering self-guided, self-paced journeys that point towards Harnessing the Power of Our Own Internal GPS, Wielding Our Survival Skills and Building Armor Strategically to improve Quality of Life, Effectiveness and Sustainability for all and dig into our Birthright to Our Power and Joy.     What has impacted her work the most is her own Trauma Transformations and Utilization of Universal Laws in everyday life.      We discussed how she loves working with trauma survivors and the shame that keeps them small. Laurie also mentioned a book, "The Myth of Normal, Trauma, illness & Healing In A Toxic Culture," by Gabor Mate, MD.     Laurie discussed how trauma causes shame and, "you're not allowed to feel these things." If we don't look at these things we cannot heal, and it is victimization over and over again. If we don't talk about these experiences we won't get the job done which is healing.      We have worth and value and to claim meaning in purpose in the face of trauma is the only way to begin healing. Excellent conversation with Laurie Smith, LMSW To reach Laurie: https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=091d2af8-748e-4677-b464-5cad5d280515 https://cloudedcompass.mykajabi.com/offers/Bboo3gp3/checkout https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://beentheregotout.com/ http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maryann-petri/support

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Laurie Smith, LMSW back on the show. Laurie Smith has been practicing social work for 18 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices. Her work has continuously involved working with marginalized populations. Her passion is working with Trauma Survivors (individuals, providers and systems ), through offering self-guided, self-paced journeys that point towards Harnessing the Power of Our Own Internal GPS, Wielding Our Survival Skills and Building Armor Strategically to improve Quality of Life, Effectiveness and Sustainability for all and dig into our Birthright to Our Power and Joy.    What has impacted her work the most is her own Trauma Transformations and Utilization of Universal Laws in everyday life.     We discussed how the family court system impacts parents and how children are treated as property; how this evolved into the system developed in the Colonial Era. This adversarial system  is set up to ruin families and it is a system of "pay to play."    It is time to be vocal about how many people this is affecting. It is people that are trying to survive every day or have been diagnosed with mental illness that is now being used against them in the courts. The world will say whatever about us but we always have a choice and we get to decide how we will relate what is happening to us. This pathological system, it is chaos and the most effective way through it is to go inside and gain your own resources in terms of a support system and empowerment.     Live a life that means something to you. Moving forward we are not under such naive illusions that life is fair, it is not. Don't put your faith in what is happening in the outside world and people are not alone. Laurie encourages to enjoy every day, do a gratitude practice, no matter what is happening around you. Focus on positive things, because they can't take that away from you.To reach Laurie: https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=091d2af8-748e-4677-b464-5cad5d280515https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-smith-a598b247Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com    Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Slam the Gavel welcomes Laurie Smith, LMSW back on the show. Laurie Smith has been practicing social work for 18 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices. Her work has continuously involved working with marginalized populations. Her passion is working with Trauma Survivors (individuals, providers and systems ), through offering self-guided, self-paced journeys that point towards Harnessing the Power of Our Own Internal GPS, Wielding Our Survival Skills and Building Armor Strategically to improve Quality of Life, Effectiveness and Sustainability for all and dig into our Birthright to Our Power and Joy. What has impacted her work the most is her own Trauma Transformations and Utilization of Universal Laws in everyday life. We discussed how the family court system impacts parents and how children are treated as property; how this evolved into the system developed in the Colonial Era. This adversarial system is set up to ruin families and it is a system of "pay to play." It is time to be vocal about how many people this is affecting. It is people that are trying to survive every day or have been diagnosed with mental illness that is now being used against them in the courts. The world will say whatever about us but we always have a choice and we get to decide how we will relate what is happening to us. This pathological system, it is chaos and the most effective way through it is to go inside and gain your own resources in terms of a support system and empowerment. Live a life that means something to you. Moving forward we are not under such naive illusions that life is fair, it is not. Don't put your faith in what is happening in the outside world and people are not alone. Laurie encourages to enjoy every day, do a gratitude practice, no matter what is happening around you. Focus on positive things, because they can't take that away from you. To reach Laurie: https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=091d2af8-748e-4677-b464-5cad5d280515 https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-smith-a598b247 Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://beentheregotout.com/ http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com

On average, rural schools serve 344 students, which is smaller compared to those in towns, suburbs, or cities, and have fewer specialized staff and services relative to schools in other locales.  According to 2013 data from the High School Longitudinal Study, 76% of urban and 79% of suburban students went to some form of college compared to 71% of rural students.  Yet rural families seem more involved at school than families in other locales despite the longer average travel times involved in these regions. Cindy Cisneros, Vice President of Education Programs at the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), discusses issues in rural education including teacher recruitment and the impact of technology on learning, as well as the role of local employers in increasing educational opportunities for students. Joining her is Laurie Smith, the 2021 National Rural Teacher of the Year.

“A home that not only functions well but nurtures - that's a timeless goal in design,” says Laurie Smith, designer from the hit TV show Trading Spaces. "People really embraced and craved that when they all of a sudden could not depart their walls.” With the current real estate market leading to more home renovations and upgrades, Laurie recently stopped by the vipHome Podcast with tips on how to add value to your home – both in comfort and dollars. Listen now!

Are you riding the waves of mental illness (depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, etc)? Are you having trouble building in Automation and Support (virtual assistants, online platforms)? Are you Maintaining Connection (with self, with supports) for rejuvenation? In this episode, Laurie Smith dives deep into the world of living with chronic illness and how it can affect your judgement about how you feel about yourself. Laurie L Smith has been practicing social work for 18 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices.  Her work has continuously involved working with marginalized populations (many of which she herself has been a member of).  Her passion is working with Trauma Survivors (individuals, providers and systems) through offering self-guided, self-paced journeys that point towards Harnessing the Power of Our Own Internal GPS, Wielding Our Survival Skills and Building Armor Strategically to improve Quality of Life, Effectiveness and Sustainability for all and dig into our Birthright to Our Power and Joy. Connect with Guest: lsmith@resiliencecoachllc.com Website: www.resiliencecoachllc.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/lifehackswithlaurie https://www.facebook.com/resiliencecoachllc/ Connect with Nancy: The Gathering: A Business Mastermind has openings for March! Join us to see your business SOAR HIGHER! Need help to get your business moving? Set up a Curious Call with Nancy to discuss how she can help!  http://www.businesssuccessunlimited.com Want to be featured on an upcoming podcast? Let's talk! 

Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith announced she will NOT be running for re-election after 24 years of service and heaps of controversy connected to her office,  including civil rights and corruption investigations.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

This week, host Nick Preciado dives into new corruption accusations against Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith from the Civil Grand Jury with Senior Reporter Eli Wolfe. Then, reporter Tran Nguyen hops on to discuss the $1.6 million sale of the historic Burbank Theater.

What began as an effort to provide more holistic, better food options and products to pet owners quickly became a means for connecting with the community. Through donations, fundraising and volunteering, Leash on Life co-owners Julie Phye and Laurie Smith spread around their goodwill to aid in both animal and people causes. Because, as Julie says, “We can't have the communities we have if we don't give back.” North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.

Slam the Gavel welcomes Laurie Smith, LMSW to the show. She has been practicing social work for 18 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices. Her work has continuously involved working with marginalized populations. Her passion is working with Trauma Survivors (individuals, providers and systems ), through offering self-guided, self-paced journeys that point towards Harnessing the Power of Our Own Internal CPS, Wielding Our Survival Skills and Building Armor Strategically to improve Quality of Life, Effectiveness and Sustainability for all and dig into our Birthright to Our Power and Joy. What has impacted her work the most is her own Trauma Transformations and Utilization of Universal Laws in everyday life. Excellent, impressive information given to us by Laurie regarding trauma, families marked by trauma including PTSD. There needs to be Trauma Informed Education so this does not affect future generations. To reach Laurie: http://www.resiliencecoachllc.com/ To find Laurie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clouded-Compass-109673624750358 To find Laurie's book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Hacks-Tricks-Accessing-Resilience/dp/B085DRTDHP/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Laurie Gabor Mate (trauma courses): https://drgabormate.com/ Seeking Safety: https://www.treatment-innovations.org/seeking-safety.html(women/trauma, substance abuse) ACES SCORES: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html Support the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://beentheregotout.com/ https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSE http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Laurie Smith, LMSW to the show. She has been practicing social work for 18 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices. Her work has continuously involved working with marginalized populations. Her passion is working with Trauma Survivors (individuals, providers and systems ), through offering self-guided, self-paced journeys that point towards Harnessing the Power of Our Own Internal GPS, Wielding Our Survival Skills and Building Armor Strategically to improve Quality of Life, Effectiveness and Sustainability for all and dig into our Birthright to Our Power and Joy.    What has impacted her work the most is her own Trauma Transformations and Utilization of Universal Laws in everyday life.    Excellent, impressive information given to us by Laurie regarding trauma, families marked by trauma including PTSD. There needs to be Trauma Informed Education so this does not affect future generations. To reach Laurie:http://www.resiliencecoachllc.com/To find Laurie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clouded-Compass-109673624750358To find Laurie's book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Hacks-Tricks-Accessing-Resilience/dp/B085DRTDHP/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=LaurieGabor Mate (trauma courses): https://drgabormate.com/Seeking Safety: https://www.treatment-innovations.org/seeking-safety.html (women/trauma, substance abuse)ACES SCORES: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.htmlSupport the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass  USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSEhttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)

Laurie Smith, 4th-grade teacher at Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Elementary, was recently recognized by the National Rural Education Association as the National Rural Teacher of the Year. In this episode, Jack Moles, the executive director of NRCSA (the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association) joins Laurie for an insightful conversation about teaching, leading, and fostering relationships in the rural school setting. Learn more about NRCSA on their website NRCSA.net.

On this episode of The Podlight, editor Nick Preciado exclusively speaks with Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith about alleged mismanagement of county jails, warehousing mentally ill people behind bars, severe understaffing issues, looming investigations into her leadership and calls for her to resign.

In this episode, I interviewed Laurie L Smith. Laurie is a practicing social work with over 18 years of experience. She is well versed in multiple modalities, theories, and evidence-based practices. She currently holds several degrees and certifications and is an author and an entrepreneur.  Her passion is working with Trauma Survivors by offering self-guided, self-paced journeys that point towards harnessing the power of your Internal GPS.  She helps you understand how to use your survival skills to build a mental state to improve your quality of life, effectiveness, and sustainability that is dormant within you to develop your birthright of power and joy.   She now practices as a Coach and Consultant in her areas of expertise at Resilience Coach. Through mindfulness, curiosity, exploration, and experimentation, her team helps you uncover hidden truths. Your results with our tools and techniques will be rewarding and may even be surprising.I encourage everyone to follow her on all of her social sites and learn.Everyone has a story, and this is her story.Below is a list of the sites that house her works. https://www.amazon.com/Life-Hacks-Tricks-Accessing-Resilience-ebook/dp/B085LVNDCVhttps://resiliencecoachllc.com/http://www.facebook.com/lifehackswithlauriehttp://www.resiliencecoachllc.com/Visit our Threads store:  https://threads-of-enlightenment.myshopify.com/We shop worldwide to find some of the highest-quality and some limited hard-to-find products online for you. We work closely with many suppliers to get the lowest prices. Enjoy our store!!!!!!. ShareASale Get your affiliate marketing strategy off the ground today with ShareASale.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Proozy Proozy helps you stay equipped for life by transforming the way people shop, Diamond CBD The main focus is to research and develop innovative CBD hemp extracts, making them accessible.Weebly All the tools you need to create a Web site that's unique to you without any technical expertise.Timeshare Specialists Our programs provide a fast, safe, guaranteed timeshare exitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2QSM5QR4P2JQQ)

In this episode of the Rural Voice, we interview Ms. Laurie Smith, a 4th-grade teacher in Sumner, Nebraska, and the National Rural Education Association's teacher of the year for 2021. In this interview, we meet Ms. Smith and discuss her vision for rural education. We explore her approach to creating and maintaining relationships in the community and creating safe learning spaces for students. As noted by Ms. Smith, every child should come to school with empty backpacks meaning kids should come ready to learn without the challenges of stress and anxiety that come with being a child in the 21st century. She discusses the challenges of being a rural teacher, including curriculum development, instructor, counselor, and educational liaison. She discusses how the loss of a student changed her worldview on teaching. Ms. Smith will be a speaker during the 2021 annual meeting and will discuss her experiences, including how losing a student changed her worldview in the classroom. For more information on Ms. Smith and her important work, go to the following link https://www.semmustangs.org/vnews/display.v/TP/55b659b82db04 Check out our Podcast sponsor WinLearning at https://www.winlearning.com/nrea

We tend to live our lives without understand fully why we may be acting or behaving in various ways. A lot of who we are today stems from what we have experienced as a child and we have all experienced trauma to a certain degree. It's the level of trauma which is what determines how it affects us mentally, emotionally or physically.In todays podcast episode, I have Trauma Healer Laurie Smith on my show who has been practicing social work for 18 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices. Her passion is working with Trauma Survivors (individuals, providers and systems) through offering self-guided, self-paced journeys that point towards Harnessing the Power of Our Own Internal GPS.We are out here. Surviving. Thriving. Listen up to be taken on a journey towards harnessing your Innate Wellness and to 'armor up' in a world which may have harmed you.For more information on Laurie, visit her website www.resiliencecoachllc.com and to follow her Life Hack entries, please visit www.facebook.com/lifehackswithlaurieIf you would like to take your self development to the next level then please sign up to my FREE 12 week self discovery plan here: https://victim2victor.net/free-12-week-self-discovery-plan/More information about me can be found via links here: https://linktr.ee/healing.journeyyIf you are interested in my book 'Victim 2 Victor', it is now available on audio and can be found on:Audible: adbl.co/3akVNCu Amazon: amzn.to/37jFt2W

Hi , We are Greenkode (https://greenkode.net) a hi-tech company based in the UK, Cornwall. We are working to reduce food waste in the hospitality sector. We are committed to a better sustainable future for all of us by making less food waste. Our podcast focuses on aiming for zero-waste and join us on this journey as we introduce you to environmental organisations, new tech, and green start-ups. On today's episode and we talk to: Laurie Smith – from Nesta talks us through his horizon scan of future trends in tackling the climate crisis Gemma and Jack Pound – own Incredible Bulk, Cornwall's only mobile Zero Waste shop. They talk about how they offset their carbon footprint from bringing villages zero waste home supplies on wheels Ryan Robinson – the co-founder of Aeropowder, shares how they use waste feathers from the poultry industry to create sustainable packaging We are a bi-monthly podcast (our next podcast episode 17 is due for release on the 25 th of January). Please join us! We appreciate any donations for the update of the podcast. Thank you for your support. https://www.patreon.com/greenkode

The audio version of the virtual roundtable "Navigating Through Financial Uncertainty" — part of the 2020 Virtual Club Solutions Leadership Summit. Sponsored by ABC Fitness Solutions. Panelists included: Laurie Smith, senior vice president, VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa Frank Ancharski, COO, American Family Fitness Bill Davis, CEO, ABC Fitness Solutions Ralph Rajs, COO, Forma Gym Frank Lawrence, CEO, The Athletic Clubs Paula Neubert, president/general manager, Club Greenwood

In this episode, you'll learn:• Healthy Nutrition is a lifestyle not a diet.• There is no good food and there is no bad food.• Laurie's  "Zoom Out" Method• What is a "My Choice Day."• How to build confidence and consistency to get you results. • You have more power than you think.• And much more! Laurie Smith is a Nutrition Coach who focuses on  mind and body transformation.  She helps people who know what they need to do but struggle to DO IT! With Laurie, you can  create a body you love with a mind strong enough to keep it!   Laurie also has a degree in Physical Education & Health with a background in personal training.   You can find Laurie Smith on...FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauriesmithnutritionIG: @laurie_smith_nutritionWebsite: https://lauriesmithnutrition.comEmail:  laurie@lauriesmithnutrition.com Connect with Denise DeShetler!Website: https://denisedeshetler.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/phapodcastjunkiesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisedeshetler  

Jacqueline:Well, thank you for speaking with us all, we're very excited to have you on.Laurie:Thank you.Jacqueline:You may not be familiar with our podcast, but this is a vipHome Podcast. And our mission is to help equip homeowners with everything they need to know when it comes to safety and optimizing their living space and just to live comfortably in their homes. So we started beginning of the year and we're just starting to get some momentum. So it's really exciting to have you on and talk about your experience and your great career, helping homeowners make the most out of their spaces.I don't know if you've met Caroline before.Caroline:Hi, I'm Caroline.Laurie:Hi Caroline.Caroline:I work on our partnerships team here at vipHomeLink and we're so excited to have you, and I think we're going to have a great conversation.Laurie:Thank you. It's great to be here. Jacqueline:Why don't you take us through a little bit about your career, what they'll know about Trading Spaces, but how you got into design and your time in Trading Spaces and what you've been up to recently?Laurie:Design was a mid '20s choice for me. I have a degree in journalism, broadcast oddly from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, and immediately went to work out of school for CNN in Atlanta. And my very best friend was an interior designer. And the only way sometimes to see her on the weekends and designers will understand this or to see her on the weekends was to trail behind her, helping her work because she was always loaded down, being low man on the totem pole with trying to go get fabrics, textiles, find things for clients. And so I would just kind of trail along behind her. And I was an art history minor. I had studied abroad. I loved architecture. I moved a lot as a child and my mom always had a beautiful aesthetic that I just kind of took for granted, but I appreciate beauty and love beauty. And she would send me off to like, "Hey Laurie, see this swatch. Can you just go try to pull some things?" I'm like, "I don't know what I'm very," she's like, "Just do it, just do it."Laurie:And I'd come back and she'd be like, "Wow, I wouldn't have put that together, but I like it." And so this was like 1996. So I'm like, "Okay, well." So I started speaking to some professionals in the field that I was in Atlanta, Georgia, and they all said, "Are you tied to Atlanta?" I said, "No." Are you tied to anything? "No, I'm single." And they said, "We suggest you go to graduate school, go to school, go to school. Don't just come to work for us. If you are free and can do that, go." So I applied to several schools and my dream school became the New York School of Interior Design. Every side it really was a classical training and it catered to a lot of people. The median age was more mid '20s. People coming out of investment banking or whatever career they were in really making that shift.Laurie:And it just seemed like the perfect fit. So I was New York bound and I graduated from there, working for an architecture firm. Life takes interesting turns, I end up back in the South in Mississippi and oddly the same best friend who I would trail around behind gave me a call one day and said, "I just got the strangest phone call." And I said, "What?" She's like, "There is a production company in Knoxville, Tennessee who has bought the rights to a British show called Changing Rooms." And I said, "I know that show." Because one of my best friends in New York was from London and her mom would send over the sea every week, a VHS tape of Changing Rooms and I became completely addicted to it. So here I was with this kind of, I hate to say how important advantage of knowing the rules of the show two days, two sets of homeowners, a $1000, get it done.Laurie:And I said, "Heather, did you say you're going to audition?" Because they were literally looking up designers in the yellow pages. There was no internet. I mean, remember this is like 1998. There was no searching, no Google search. They called her in the yellow pages. She was like, "Laurie, I hate to have my photo taken, I'm not going to do a television show, but I've giving them your name." Because she knows I broadcast journalism. I had done theater classes in New York, she's like "I told them, I knew this. I have a friend whose background is so interesting." And they're like, "Wow, we haven't spoken to any designers who had a television broadcast background." So long, long story long. I ended up there three weeks later auditioning. I will never forget it walking into this sea of people from all over the country.Laurie:And yeah, this was the beginning of 1999. And it was very edgy to wear a little black framed glasses, whether you needed them or not. And I just couldn't look more different than everyone in that room. I had big red hair and I was probably wearing bright green and the Southern accent was back. I was like, "Oh, my." But I remember looking across the room and thinking, "Well, things could be worse. I could be that guy." And it was Frank violet. Who's our older castmate who I love and adore and who we recently lost. I don't know if you've heard that Frank passed away a few weeks ago, but what a dear man, but oddly enough, it was the odd couple that was chosen for the very first episode. So we shot The Pilot in 1999 and the show would be nominated for a Primetime Emmy three years later.Laurie:Our one claim to fame is that we beat Oprah Winfrey in ratings one for a little pocket of time, four o'clock it's just like this little engine they could, and it was just a phenomenon and none of us saw it coming. So when we would have the ability to reboot a couple years ago and come back, I think it's just overwhelming the entire past came back because every single one of us has eternal gratitude for that show and how it propelled our careers. And some people have remained in television. Pennington who remains a huge superstar with extreme home makeover. A lot of our castmates stayed in television. I stayed home to raise kids. That was my personal choice.Laurie:At the time that Trading Spaces ended, my son was four and my daughter was two and it was just getting to be too much. I traveled for four years with nannies and behind the scenes doing all that craze, I had an infant and I was pregnant on the show twice, just a whole lot of juggling. But that's the story in a nutshell, it really is. I'll never not consider it a miracle in my life. Because I know the odds, I know that industry and I never took it for granted. That's for sure.Caroline:That's such an exciting story. I feel like when I graduated from school, I had no idea what to do, but also never no one ever directed me. I kind of ended up here just by some false turns along the way. But interior design is amazing. And the fact that you got to show from a friend like, "Jacqueline, come on, hook me up more with different things."Laurie:I know, and then that led to, I was able to write a book called Discovering Home. I had a lighting line. I had a textile line. I mean a lot of doors opened with that. So I'm yes, I am eternally grateful. And currently I'm doing some consulting. I've recently moved to Nashville, Tennessee. So I'm kind of a newbie here finding my way, but I'm working for an Italian tile company, writing a blog on design @atlasconcordusa.com. If you all want to log on, I do a monthly blog. It's just a lot of beautiful imagery and hopefully good information. So more about beautifying home although who knows, maybe we'll talk more about eco-friendly here, there are a million topics we could cover.Caroline:Could talk a little bit about beautifying homes and what you sort of think if you're talking to maybe a first-time home buyer or somebody who's buying a home again, but has in many years, what you would suggest is sort of the first places to start in terms of beautifying your home. And also what you think the most standout points are? I think for our readers, our viewers, I feel like everyone's sort of in a different stage and just hearing tips on what to you would make something beautiful, but also if you're selling, what would make something also a little bit more beautiful to the gamut than just yourself?Laurie:Right. Well, everyone when you're looking for a home, what are the three things? Location, I realize you want to account for that. For me, things that I know I personally, when I was just searching for this home that we're in here in Nashville, ceiling height is always nice because of natural light. So I'm always looking for as much window light, natural light coming in, things to look for, which also become very eco-friendly is natural light. Hardwood floors are always a nice thing to look for, tile as opposed to synthetic rugs and carpets that may have the VOCs, things that are going to emit toxicities in the long run in your home. I just hate to say good bones, but it kind of is. What are your visual access? I think so many people don't look at the whole picture when you're standing in the entry. What are you looking? Are you looking through the home? Do you look at a blank wall? Is there a window with a pretty view of the backyard? What are you seeing through that view? Is it straight up a staircase? What interests can you bring at each visual axis? How do the rooms flow from one to the next? Are they symmetrical? Are they asymmetrical? Is that going to be a challenge? Are there architectural elements that maybe weren't great choices that you may need to rearrange or pull out, depending on your budget, some people can come in and say, "Oh, I'm just going to blow through it." "And great. I wish I could," but and I have plenty of clients that do, but through looking for something in the mid-range and really know that your budget is more conducive to repainting, maybe putting in some architectural elements like bookshelves, enlarging some windows.Laurie:It is amazing what taking a window from mid-height to see it, ceiling to floor will do. I mean, absolutely transform a space. So lighting, lighting, lighting over and over again, lighting. I mean, as you know, you are designer, you can have the most beautiful art, the most beautiful textiles and this beautiful rug, but if you're just constantly in the dark it's tough.Jacqueline:What are some lighting elements that people could add into their space? So say they don't have the budget to expand their windows. Are there ways that they can bring in light or enhance natural light other ways?Laurie:Absolutely. If you can bring in and have some incandescent or recess lighting put in, although I'm very mindful to say, please, please, please don't make your ceilings Swiss cheese. I've gone into so many homes where it's just and it's just crazy. There was no rhyme or reason people just started poking cans in the ceiling. I'm not talking about that. The best places for that kind of lighting are in task. Because they're more task lights. They're going to be a more harsh light, but in the kitchen down a hallway an entry if it needs a little spot, in addition to a ceiling fixture, but in living spaces, I really, really love to look for hanging fixtures and it doesn't have to be something crazy expensive. I can't tell you one of my favorite fixtures has come out of a flea market, just cleaned up spray, painted a whimsical color and put in a living room ceiling and it's fantastic. So I mean, you can find those pieces on a budget and again, I cannot express enough the importance of a dimmer switches.Laurie:These are very simple things to add to your home. I think a dimmer switch costs 899 at Home Depot. And while you have an electrician over, if you are installing just a few incandescent or cam lights, or ceiling fixture, it is very simple to have them, put it in. I have a dimmer in every room in my house because I can either bump it way up in the day. And then at night I don't come into a fishbowl. You just dim it down. And that just sets a mood just to complete, immediately it's like I can exhale "Huh, okay." Yeah, this is my nurturing space not an abrasive light. I still love lamplight I'm a stickler for incandescent, sorry all the people with their LED but I just love a good old fashioned bulb.Laurie:It's warm and I became so paranoid and I know it's so energy efficient, forgive me, forgive me. And I went and I bought boxes and boxes of light bulbs when everyone said, "They're going away forever." I was like, "No." But the the incandescent, the LED has changed significantly in the last five years. And it is not a cold light anymore. It's on a blue light. It is a warmer light. So it really has become much better bulb and it is important for energy efficiency. But I had a darker corner in a rental house that we ran a couple of years ago. Because we just had a couple of years in Memphis and we knew we weren't going to be there long. And I couldn't, it was a rental.Laurie:I wasn't going to do anything to it, but lamplight even going and getting one of those cans that sits on the floor and pivots, I stuck one behind a pretty standing plant and it just put a glow in the room that was nice and subtle. And I could just switch it on and off with a light switch because the outlet was attached to the light switch. I put it on a dimmer as well. I did have some dimmers installed, because it was an inexpensive fix and it makes all the difference.Jacqueline:I'm going to do that, because I'm really particular about my lighting, but I haven't found a way to manipulate it.Laurie:Yeah, I am telling you and then also if you have a great pair, Lance, and you're just kind of tired of on whatever, it's amazing what a new lampshade will do, to completely change the face of a lamp. There are so many specialty stores now and lampshades were so difficult to find 10 years ago and now you can go in and just buy them at so many home stores in boutique stores and looking for a paper parchment as opposed to a silk shade and the light that, that gives off, parchment is going to give this nice warm glow and it's very crisp, clean more modern, fresh look. I love the juxtaposition of a parchment shade on an old ceramic kind of boss like lamp. So there are ways to play and manipulate even with the fixture itself.Caroline:That's great. How do you think, so we just talked a little bit about lamps and lighting. So when you think about lamps and lighting, I feel like I also think about like colors of walls or wallpaper. How do you think all that sort of ties together and what do you think the best colors are or maybe for selling or buying a home? What would you love?Laurie:Well, I think if it's your longtime home, I really, really dislike the word trend because home is a reflection of you. So your favorite color may not be my favorite color, what soothes and comforts you, may not soothe and comfort me or the next person or whatever, but that home at the end of the day is your nurturing place. And so if a certain color, if you love yellow then I say, you should have a yellow room and make your home gloss. It will be gorgeous. So I know color intimidates so many people and it can be intimidating and I myself have even, looked different at four o'clock than it does it 9:00 AM the swatch I just painted on the wall.But again, my biggest recommendations for paint and it is an amazing way to make immediate impact. Let's not deny it. I happen to love my green dining room I'm sitting in, but because that is comforting to me, but it's like a celery color and I went through five different colors to find this color. One was too bright, too dark, you have to, and I know it's more work, but do a two-by-two swatch, two coats, line them up, look at it at different times of the day, that is just or do your poster boards, whatever you need to do. But that is the way to do it. Key things to look for low to no-VOC. Now they have this green sealed certified. It is so much more accessible to find these nontoxic paints for your home and the colors are rich and beautiful.Laurie:And also if you fell in love with a textile often I will start with a piece of inspiration. Let's say you have a gorgeous thermos with multi-colors in it. And that's kind of your reference point that you're beginning when you notice that the one unifying color with your textiles in your rug and this vase and or lamps or whatever you're putting in the space, what is the one color that is going to just easily serve as a backdrop? Maybe the slight vein of celadon or whatever. You can take that and have it color match exactly with technology. So, I mean, it's now more so than ever, color is less and less intimidating to research and find wall coverings are big time back. I love that wallpaper's back.Laurie:I love the adhesive wallpaper that you can peel and stick yourself. If you're in a rental property, it does no damage to the wall. I mean, you can have a graphic, accent wall and do it yourself. I mean, that's so amazing, so these they're great ways to make impact. And if you're reselling just don't paint the whole house beige, try to find just a more, yes. I mean, neutral does sell more because people walk in and see a deep red dining room, they may think, "Oh, I don't want to deal with that." Whatever it's paint, but yes.Caroline:My parent's house looks like just from the snippet, I can see of yours looks exactly like this. They have a mint green dining room and a yellow living room. So it's looking like at my parents.Laurie:Oh, I love it. Yeah. I'm a color girl, but more pale colors. I have a lot of art that I've been fortunate enough to collect and love. And so I tend to go for more toned down, unless it just is a piece that requires a super vibrant deep wall but yeah. Jacqueline:You mentioned the technology matching color is easier than ever before. Are there other ways that technology has influenced design or you as a designer or how you approach designing a space?Laurie:Absolutely. I mean, when I was in design school, I'm still dating myself everything was hand drafted and drawn. I mean, CAD was maybe just coming onto the scene, but it was not used by anyone at that point in design other than just strictly architects and usually commercial space. But there's so there's so much software now. I mean, I know that there are apps that you can get on and take a picture of your wall and see the color, choose a color whether it's Benjamin Moore or I think Sherwin-Williams, I know has an app where you can literally choose from their fan book, press it. And it'll superimpose that color on your wall.Laurie:And I know that's not the same as what we said with the poster boards and seeing it in a certain light is certain time, but at least it gives a visual of, "You know what? I thought I liked that color, but now it's feeling a little overwhelming seeing it visually on all the walls." I mean there are programs that you can get on and take dimensions of your room and furniture dimensions, and it'll put it into floor plan for you. I mean, I know that there are wonderful resources out there, so yes, I think that's entirely different. And on top of that, just retail alone in the last five to 10 years, I mean, I can remember first shopping for the show and I don't know if target even had a home division. I mean, it's just so much is accessible to us. I honestly, I found it challenging more challenging coming back to Trading Spaces 10 years later, because there was something almost less overwhelming buying in that particular $1,000 budget.Laurie:I would go into a flea market and find some unique piece or whatever, and trying to plan it from a distance and not having the time to shop it because we have to do this in less than 48 hours. And it was kind of a double-edged sword because it's like, there were so much online that I'm like, "Oh, I'm a little overwhelmed because what if it doesn't ship in time?" Everything I did I was like, "We're just the good old fashioned flea market. It used to be or the rummage sales." And so almost like there's so much in retail now that you've gotten rid of, but there are less and less of those places where you can really find unique objects and character filled objects. But I mean, but retail has so many beautiful things now and any kind of genre and look I just think it's completely changed. I've watched the industry completely change.Caroline:What would you consider a big design dome? I feel like, I mean, again, I know it's preference and you would say like, "Oh, you really like color and maybe suggest not neutrals," but what are something big that you'd be like, absolutely not, never and no matter what?Laurie:Well, just from a logistics and it's a mistake I've seen, I've made it, other friends have made it, just not having correct dimensions, really making sure that the pieces you're ordering, if you're ordering are going to land correctly on in the space and not be too large, really understanding scale and proportion is just an absolute must. Another big, no, no, I can't tell you how many times, speaking of scale and proportion that I would get a piece and think, "Oh, it's going to be perfect and I'm working this time crunch and then it wouldn't fit through the front door." Like we were in an odd shaped, complex and the door was too narrow and I'm like, "Oh, my word I should have checked that." I can't tell you my very first job working for a designer. I made this huge mistake working for a very high-end client.Laurie:And I went over there and I was working on her kitchen and her living room. And I looked in it first she had said they were going to make their bar counter height. But in the last minute I heard bar height, there were still because they were in for construction and I didn't verify and went off old measurements and ordered these crazy expensive that were on back order counter stools. And they were supposed to be bar stools, totally varying height. My bad, these are big design no-nos. I don't know if that's the kind of thing you're asking, but the scale dimension, because you confine on this beautiful sofa on the planet, but is a nine foot sofa going to be too overwhelming for your space.Laurie:Really get in there with a tape measure, if you have graph paper and you're doing it yourself, cut out little pieces of furniture, lay it out. Do you have at least three feet of wall clearance, around pieces, you don't want to close off the living room. For instance, you may have a sofa floating in front of a fireplace, but have you just totally blocked the entrance to the room? You want a seating arrangement to be inviting. You want it to be accessible. You want to pay attention to traffic, traffic patterns I like to call them because you want the house to flow. Yeah.Caroline:That's so funny that you bring up your bar stool or counter stool. Sorry we tried to do with all of our guests a segment on homeowner horror stories. I feel like that one might count for ours.Laurie:Well, in the grand scheme of life and in the climate we're in now, you must feel silly saying that, but if someone's paying you to order the correct thing. You need to make sure you have your measurements correct.Jacqueline:So talking about scale and because I'm not great with depth perception, for whatever reason. You talked about graph paper in the space, what are other things you could do to kind of get a sense of the fit and the shape? Because I feel like for me, I often underestimate or underestimate how much space, what are other steps that someone could take in that design process to really help them understand or feel the scale that has to be?Laurie:I mean, the good old fashioned ways to spend a Saturday, rearranging your furniture. Push yourself, take a chair from your bedroom that you think is great. It may be great, fireside, whatever, I don't know. Just if you can bring some friends over, don't try to do it yourself and just spend an afternoon kind of just playing that's great. If you don't have the ability to do that, I'm telling you I'm so old school, but I still get graph paper, one squares of foot. I get my tape measure out. I know exactly my living room is 15 feet wide by 20 feet long. And then I know my sofa is a seven foot sofa, four feet deep, whatever. And I cut out and I place and if I play, I know that a coffee table should be at least 14 to 16 inches from the edge of the sofa to be able to get by carefully.Laurie:So I measure that out on the graph paper, playing all the putting together design is a puzzle it really is. It's puzzle it's problem solving and it's making it work for you and your family. And so sometimes every it's kind of like the pros and cons. I mean, technology is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. But also that might be intimidating to some people, I don't know how to work a CAD system, how am I supposed to do that? So just good old fashioned scissors and tape measure and going one squares a foot, it takes a lot of the guesswork out of it.Jacqueline:Yeah, now that's really helpful. That's great.Laurie:Good.Caroline:What would you say is some of the most challenging parts of doing design work for a client? I mean, I could tell you exactly what I want in a home and so how does that relationship work and what do you see some challenges are?Laurie:Well, I think the most challenging things probably begin as a less established designer. Maybe people aren't familiar with your aesthetic, maybe you're trying to figure out your aesthetic as a designer and so maybe someone comes to you and they have a certain style that maybe is tough for you to for instance, they're super traditional and you're more of a mid-century girl. So it's really a reach, to get to their aesthetic. But the more you mature as a designer, the more your portfolio expands. I really highly recommend interviewing your client on the front end or them interviewing you and having a thick skin. There are going to be people who say, "That's just not my look." And not to say that a designer can't step out and do something totally different. I hope they can't. And then what they're always used to.Laurie:But when it's a good pairing, maybe they've come to you because they've seen something of yours that really spoke to them, that helps get you on equal setting from the beginning, at least, now that's not always the case. I have said this on the show for years, and I still say it all day long. I always have a client bring me inspiration pieces. So for instance, maybe they saw a room I did, and they loved it. Maybe that's what, "I like this room. Can you do something similar?" "Okay. Yes. We're not going to replicate it but let's make it yours."Laurie:So bringing me something that speaks to you, I've had a client bring me, a Verano, sorry, Murano glass, old ashtray from the 1940s. That was their grandmother's, but he was gorgeous kind of amber coating with gold fleck, rich, kind of creamy tones and glossy. So a little bit of glamor and it wasn't like we're going to make a room look exactly like this object, but I wanted to hear from them. What feeds you? I knew then we were going to put some gold accents in the room. We were going to get some gold leafing.Laurie:She loved mid-century, but maybe a little bit more 1940s with just a little bit more glamor in it. So I exposed her to some French pieces and what was going on in the States at the time and she loved a very modular, low slung sofa that we gathered from that even though the piece was very curvaceous. So, I mean, just having them bring in, it can be photos, it can be torn out magazine pages. I don't care. It can be downloaded from Instagram, but I'd just like to see something that spoke to this client, because ultimately I'm creating a home that is a reflection of them, not Laurie, but them. So listening is terribly important. And if you find yourself going off path with the client, you start to feel like you're not connected. Bringing back that inspiration piece becomes a great touchdown to say, "Okay, what were we trying to achieve? Let's back up."Caroline:Wonderful. That's so helpful. This has been greatJacqueline:So do you find that, when you work with clients room to room, you start to see their aesthetic come to life, or do you find that it can really change for a client? Or what does that look based on your experience?Laurie:Well, depending on what they've, I've gone into homes where the people have lived there for 15 years and they're just trying to freshen up. So yes, I can get a much better snapshot about what makes them comfortable, what colors they're drawn to. And we have all these discussions too, because there are some clients that have lived in a home 10 years and say, "We're just sick of it. We never really liked it to begin with. Now we have the budget to address it. So let's start from scratch."Laurie:So I don't know if I'm answering your question, but I do think people change, they may love traditional, but to me there's a new traditional now. It's more vibrant and it's more eclectic in it, or transitional. It brings in modern art but yet may still have a floral textile on a club chair under a very modern piece. It's kind of like this freedom of so much goes now than it's like, "Okay, fine. I went to design school, I understand the rules of symmetry and proportion, but then now I kind of want to break them up a bit," because that's going to bring healthy tension.Laurie:I love to call it healthy tension into a space. I think the head of design school instructors said every room needs a touch of black. Even if it's just one little piece, it's just anchoring there's a thing called well, it's a triangulation rule in design where if you are working with an accent color, that's maybe even subtle, it should appear three times the space. Odd numbers are incredibly important in design. You may hear when you're accessorizing you should have groups of threes, it's more balancing. But triangulation, there may be a bold cerulean blue, that's splashed through an abstract painting over the mantle, and then you maybe pick it up in a pair of lamps across the space.Laurie:And then for that really bold blue to really take shape as an accent, maybe it throws or you've discovered in a lumbar pillow, on a slipper chair across the room. It's just something scientific about this triangular formation that roots an accent wall or accent. It can be an accent wall and accent color into a space. So those are just little tips. How did I even get on that? I don't even know what you asked me. Sorry about that. How did I get to the triangulation? What was the question?Jacqueline:Finding a motif throughout a space through a home but I guess creating a motif within a room, with that-Laurie:Why don't you have a room that's adjacent to another one for instance, y'all all comment and you can see just a sliver of my living room through them, and sitting in the dining room, the soft green. I don't know if you can see, but there's, I have a slipper chair where I'm pointing to it way back there that green appears nowhere else in that living room, but I chose it because visually it connected this space, which is so open to that space. It connected the two spaces. So they're not disjointed. Does that make sense?Jacqueline:Yeah. Absolutely.Laurie:Yeah. So just one for paying attention to that visual access and flow, and I don't want one room next to another room that they don't make any sense together. Let's do something to make that imaginary thread kind of go through the entire house, what's that one thing that's kind of in it's better if it's subtle. It doesn't have to be over. It doesn't mean you have to paint every room in your house white and stick there. Because it's just so anyway, if that makes sense.Jacqueline:Great. Well, I think I'm wrapped for questions. Caroline, do you have anything else you want to ask?Caroline:Yeah. And maybe we sort of, we probably went through this kind of throughout the whole thing, but what in your humble opinion, would you say are some things that would increase a home's value? If you can come up with three sort of quick tips or tricks on that I think would be, and then I too, I'm out of questions.Laurie:Absolutely. I think things that increase the home's value is addressing the flooring. I mean, when you have a newly refinished, floors that are in great shape that a homeowner didn't have to come in and completely readdress all the flooring that can get overwhelming. So if you have hardwood I mean, of course it's difficult but you may say once you've moved, you'll have them refinished or whatever, anything you can do to motivate a buyer. I think kitchens are just big pluses, but then there are a lot of kitchens that aren't done correctly. And then you think, "Oh, I've just having to pay so much for this house. Because they just redid their kitchen and I don't like of it."Laurie:So that's why in kitchens, I try to make sure I guess just things that I personally do in a house when I move in, I don't care for soffit space. So those cabinets open space. If I can have cabinetry that goes clean the ceiling, I think that's a great change you can make to a kitchen. Again, great task lighting countertops, marble quartz is so wonderful, kind of newer on the market in the last 10 years, I'd say, but less porous than marble and other granites, clean countertops, fresh countertops. Bathrooms, kitchens tend to be just, if you can get those redone, that takes a lot of burden off people, a potential buyer. So flooring.Caroline:So flooring bathrooms, kitchens.Laurie:Yes.Caroline:I'm actually in the market for buying a home and I have to say those are the three things that I actually was maybe not so much flooring, but my fiance and I don't have the time to redo a kitchen.Laurie:To get a kitchen. Right.Caroline:It sounds like impossible task. I don't know how people do it. So I think I would agree with those as well.Laurie:Yeah. I hope I don't have to move any time soon, but the two things, I mean, I addressed paint throughout the house because it was dated. I had the floors refinished because I thought if I ever move, there'll be in great condition for resale. And I went into the kitchen and I extended the cabinetry to the ceiling because, and it made all the difference, all the difference. And I think just visually, if this house has to go in the market, those two things that I updated a bathroom upstairs.Caroline:Wonderful. Well thank you. You're such an amazing guest. Thank you for your time.Laurie:Thank you. Well, this is a treat. Call me back. We'll talk more.Jacqueline:I can talk to you for hours.I was just going to have you tell everybody where can get in contact with you. I know that you talk about your blog, where they can find your blog if you're active on social media, how can we continue to follow you after this podcast?Laurie:Thank you. Okay. Hold on. Let me think of everything. Okay. Well, I'm writing a design blog for atlasconcordusa.com. I really hope that people will log on to that and enjoy it. I'm having so much fun doing it and I have a website. If you're trying to reach me personally, you can email me through that. It's LaurieHsmith.com. And then of course I love Instagram. Come follow me, Laurie Smith official on Instagram so thank you so much.

Laurie Smith is a graduate of the Creative Writing program (M.A.) from the University of Windsor. She has been publishing for over thirty years, as well as editing the work of others and facilitating workshops. She is co-publisher/editor of Cranberry Tree Press in Windsor. Laurie’s work has appeared in many publications across Canada and in the U.S. Collections include menagerie, The Truth about Roller Skating, smack in the middle of spotlit obvious, and Said the Cannibal with Urban Farmhouse Press. In addition, she recently edited By the River – a literary anthology featuring Windsor writers. She has earned several writing prizes. She is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Award of Excellence in the Arts for literary endeavors and presence in the community. She is working on new poetry manuscripts. Her latest work to be released April 2nd is Suck and Spit in collaboration with the Publishing Practicum program at the University of Windsor, and published by Black Moss Press. https://cranberrytreepress.com/http://blackmosspress.com/productcat/poetry/

We’ll explore the tools and techniques to get people involved in the shape of things to come.   Host Tiernan Douieb brings together Kazakhstan-based futurologist John Sweeney with Nesta’s Kathy Peach and Laurie Smith. They talk about why we should all participate in designing our future - and how to go about it. We also hear from Professor Mark Tewdwr-Jones from Newcastle University. Mark reflects on the Newcastle City Futures project and the ways in which it engaged the wider community to steer the course of the city.   Report: Our Futures: By the people, for the people Newcastle City Futures   Nesta’s new ‘Participatory Futures’ game - coming early 2020! Check back in the New Year.   Future Curious is presented by Tiernan Douieb and produced and published by Nesta’s communication team. Recorded by Sonia Foday and edited at Wardour Studios. Original music by Ged Flood.   Get in touch with Future Curious: futurecurious@nesta.org.uk    Or via Twitter @Nesta_UK / #futurecurious

Host Hal Alpiar is joined by Laurie Smith, Practice Manager for Father and Son Family Medicine Clinic in Cookeville. She shares the story of how Father and Son came from Canada to right here in the Upper Cumberland, and the services that the practice provides for the community. She touches on how the practice is run, and the importance of ensuring you have good staff, while also touching on the practice's efforts in assisting with opioid addiction and recover. Business Works is presented by the following sponsors: Father and Son Family Medicine Clinic Heather Skender-Newton Rib City of Cookeville John White - State Farm Insurance Agent Ford Lincoln of Cookeville Trademark Printing News Talk 94.1 · Sponsored by: Father And Son Family Medicine Clinic · Sponsored by: Heather Skender-Newton · Sponsored by: Rib City of Cookeville · Sponsored by: John White State Farm Insurance Agent · Sponsored by: Ford Lincoln of Cookeville · Sponsored by: Trademark Printing

News Talk 94.1 — Host Hal Alpiar is joined by Laurie Smith, Practice Manager for Father and Son Family Medicine Clinic in Cookeville. She shares the story of how Father and Son came from Canada to right here in the Upper Cumberland, and the services that the practice provides for the community. She touches on how the practice is run, and the importance of ensuring you have good staff, while also touching on the practice's efforts in assisting with opioid addiction and recover. Business Works is presented by the following sponsors: Father and Son Family Medicine Clinic Heather Skender-Newton Rib City of Cookeville John White - State Farm Insurance Agent Ford Lincoln of Cookeville Trademark Printing

Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview TRADING SPACES Host PAIGE DAVIS. TRADING SPACES, the television home design series that launched a TV genre will return to America's living rooms with a special reunion on Saturday, April 7th beginning at 8:00p.m. ET/PT, followed by the series return at 9:00p.m. ET/PT.  The announcement was made today at the Television Critics Association tour in Pasadena, CA. The ninth season premiere will kick off with a one-hour reunion special, reuniting the cast for the first time since the show went off the air in 2008. There will be special guest appearances and surprises, in addition to a look back at some of the greatest moments from the series and a lively discussion on the impact the show had both on them as a cast and the television home renovation arena. Part two of TRADING SPACES REUNION will air on April 14th at 8:00p.m. ET/PT. Following the reunion, the TRADING SPACES season premiere will feature legacy designers Doug Wilson and Hildi Santo-Tomas, re-designing two rooms for sisters who also happen to be neighbors in Southern California with the help of carpenters Ty Pennington and Carter Oosterhouse. In each of the following episodes, there will be more surprises along the way and special guest designers including Carter and Ty designing with the assistance of our new carpenters Brett Tutor and Joanie Sprague. Returning legacy designers are Frank Bielec, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Laurie Smith and Vern Yip; new designers this season are John Gidding, Kahi Lee and Sabrina Soto. Paige Davis returns as the series' host.            

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Varsity Letters welcomes SFU defensive coordinator Jaime Hill, Chilliwack-GW Graham head football coach Laurie Smith and North Delta-Seaquam senior girls volleyball coach Todd Clarke to the show.

Guests are Tom Kudaba, the co-head coach of PoCo’s No. 1-ranked Terry Fox Ravens and Laurie Smith, head coach of the senior varsity football team at Chilliwack’s GW Graham.

Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:09:15 Water Divining Preview  We talk to Laurie Smith about the upcoming water divining tests in Mitta Mitta. 0:18:00 Maynard's Spooky Action..  An interview with Simon Taylor, an Australian comedian and Hollywood writer. ... He writes for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and much more. 0:27:50 The Think Tank  Join Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev, Guy Segev and Richard Saunders for skeptical talk of skeptical issues

Hosted by National School Boards Association – Nashville, TN Julie Evans, CEO with Laurie Smith, Dir., Research & Evaluation Oct 17, 2007