Podcast appearances and mentions of leah ward

Community Connection Monday, June 2nd, 2025. Join Tina Cosby as we have "Open Lines", speaking with the Owner of The Block Bistro And Grill Terry Anthony, Featured Artist and Hostess of “On The Mic @ The Block Bistro and Grill Evelyn Rai & CEO of Child Advocates Phyllis Armstrong speaking with the community about all of today’s pressing topics with our esteemed listeners! Also joining us for today's show: Educational Liaisons for Child Advocates Julie Bakehorn & Leah Ward as well as Communication Specialist of Better Business Bureau, Indianapolis Nicole Amsler!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Leah Ward, Executive Business Coach at APB. In this episode, Leah shares her unique journey from corporate finance to business coaching and discusses the critical mindset shifts builders need to manage finances effectively and proactively. Leah explains how to transform financial statements from static documents into powerful tools for growth. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0 INSIDE EPISODE 160 YOU WILL DISCOVER The value of an open mindset in understanding finances How to identify and overcome financial mindset blockages Why curiosity and kindness are crucial in financial management Strategies to proactively use financial data to shape business decisions and much, much more. ABOUT LEAH WARD With more than two decades in corporate finance and leadership, Leah's coaching approach is deeply rooted in enhancing financial performance, nurturing effective communication, developing mindset strategies, and fostering team building. Her extensive experience in financial management and consulting has provided her with a profound understanding of the key factors that drive success for both companies and their teams. Connect with Leah: linkedin.com/in/leahmward/ TIMELINE 2:33 Leah's journey from finance to coaching 7:45 Why reactive finances hold you back 9:51 Common financial mindset blocks 13:46 Making financial data meaningful 28:38 The importance of curiosity in finances 31:53 Final tips on managing financial stress LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/ APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

We started “It's Political” two years ago with an episode on the NDP's supply and confidence agreement. Back then, we wondered, would the party get any credit for what they accomplished? Two years on, public opinion polls suggest the answer is “no.” The NDP believes the answer is really “maybe,” and one they hope to turn into a resounding “yes.” This week, we look at the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the NDP. First, Toronto Star reporter Raisa Patel, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, Singh's chief of staff Jennifer Howard, will lay out the challenges, internally and externally for the NDP. Then, our panel of NDP strategists will discuss what the party should do and can do to unite progressives against the possibility of a majority Conservative government. Finally, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will join us to discuss the supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals and the path ahead. Some of the clips this week were sourced from the House of Commons, CPAC, CBC, CTV, and Global. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein. Joy SpearChief-Morris assisted with production. Matt Hearn helped Kevin Sexton mix the show. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. In this episode: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Toronto Star reporter Raisa Patel, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, Singh's chief of staff Jennifer Howard, NDP strategist and GT & Co. partner Brian Topp, former NDP MP David Christopherson, former director of communications to Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley and Wellington Advocacy vice president Leah Ward, and taxi driver Kirby Pittman. Hosted by Althia Raj.

The Alberta New Democrats are looking for a new leader to replace Rachel Notley, and the campaign got a jolt this week when Rakhi Pancholi, one of the top contenders, withdrew from the running to throw her weight behind former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.It raises many questions about the state of the race — including whether or not it's already over.To break it all down, I'm joined this week by two people who know the Alberta NDP very well. Leah Ward is vice president at Wellington Advocacy and Cheryl Oates is co-host of The Discourse podcast, and both previously served as director of communications for Rachel Notley.THE NUMBERS: On this week's episode of The Numbers podcast, available for Patreon members here, Philippe and I chat about the last week's national polls, as well as some new numbers out of Ontario, B.C. and Alberta, in particular on the Alberta NDP leadership race.In addition to listening to this episode of The Writ Podcast in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

March 25, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Education MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order1.01 Roll Call2. Announcements2.01 The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 08, 2024. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. at Central Administrative Offices located at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC.2.02 There is a work session scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024, beginning at 12:00 noon at Leaksville-Spray School Media Center, 415 Highland Drive, Eden, NC.2.03 Access the latest agendas from the Rockingham County Board of Education by visiting www.rock.k12.nc.us/board-of-education and clicking on “Board Meeting Agendas”.3. Approval of Agenda3.01 Approval of Agenda4. Consent Agenda4.01 Consent Approval - NCSBA Application for Member Training Credit - Dr. Stover4.02 Consent Approval - Auditor Contract Renewal - Ms. Annie Ellis5. Action Items5.01 Approval - Head Start Quality Improvement Budget and Narrative Justification - Dr. Cindy Corcoran and Ms. Rhonda Jumper5.02 Approval - Kids Companion Before/After Childcare Program Rate Increase - Dr. Cindy Corcoran, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support Services and Leah Ward, Coordinator of RCS Child Care Services5.03 Approval - Playground Upgrades At Leaksville-Spray and Moss Street Elementary School - Ms. Erselle Young6. Reports / Discussion Items6.01 Old Bethany Gym Discussion - Ms. Erselle Young6.02 Elementary Student Health Report - Dr. Cindy Corcoran6.03 Committee Reports6.04 Legislated Additional Bus Pay Increase - Ms. Annie Ellis7. Closed Session8. Open Session8.01 Personnel Report - Approval of Personnel Actions9. Adjournment9.01 Motion to adjourn###

March 11, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Education MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order1.01 Roll Call2. Announcements2.01 There is a work session scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, beginning at 12:00 noon at Western Rock Middle School Media Center, 915 NW Ayersville Road, Madison, NC.2.02 The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 08, 2024. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. at Central Administrative Offices located at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC.2.03 Access the latest agendas from the Rockingham County Board of Education by visiting www.rock.k12.nc.us/board-of-education and clicking on “Board Meeting Agendas”.3. Moment of Prayer3.01 Dr. Bert Jones - State Minister, North Carolina Capitol Commission4. Pledge of Allegiance/Agenda Approval/Recognitions4.01 Pledge of Allegiance4.02 Approval of Agenda4.03 Recognition of Wrestling Athletes - Dr. Stover and Dr. Charles Perkins5. Public Comments / Board Comments5.01 Public Comments - At this time the board will hear public comments5.02 Board Comments6. Consent Agenda6.01 Consent Approval - Gifts, Grants and Donations - Ms. Annie Ellis6.02 Consent Approval - Head Start Program Monthly Budget Update - Ms. Annie Ellis6.03 Consent Approval - Budget Amendments - Ms. Annie Ellis6.04 Consent Approval - Board Policies for Adoption - Dr. Cindy Corcoran6.05 Consent Approval - ERate Cat2 Wireless Upgrades at Moss Street Elementary School - Mr. Tim Canady6.06 Consent Approval - Open Session Meeting Minutes for Board Approval -Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2024 and Work Session February 26, 20247. Action Items7.01 Approval - Kids Companion Before/After Childcare Program Rate Increase - Dr. Cindy Corcoran, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support Services and Leah Ward, Coordinator of RCS Child Care Services7.02 Approval - 2024-2025 Proposed Budget - Ms. Annie Ellis7.03 Approval - SPARK Labs at MHS and RHS approximate total of $88,000 through the UNCG PTRP Grant Funds - Dr. Charles Perkins and Ms. Nina Walls7.04 Approval - Purchase Weapons Detection System with CFSS Grant - Mr. Sean Gladieux8. Reports / Discussion Items8.01 Superintendent's Report - Dr. Stover9. Closed Session10. Open Session10.01 Personnel Report - Approval of Personnel Actions11. Adjournment11.01 Motion to adjourn###

In May of 2003, Ejaz Ahmad was shot, stabbed, and decapitated by his wife Leah Ward.  His body was discovered in a shed behind his house in Memphis, Tennessee.  Leah admitted to murdering Ejaz, but said it was in self-defense.  Her trial was in 2005, and the jury did not believe her story.  She was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.Website: https://www.drinkingthecoolaid.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drinkingthecoolaidSupport the show: https://paypal.me/mhawk7?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USRESOURCES: Domestic Violence Against Men - Understand How It Happens - Domestic Violence: It's EVERYBODY'S Business 'She Is Evil!': Madness And Murder In... by Yates, Judith A (amazon.com) Histrionic Personality Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org) Self-Determination Theory Of Motivation (simplypsychology.org) Support the show

In May of 2003, Ejaz Ahmad was shot, stabbed, and decapitated by his wife Leah Ward.  His body was discovered in a shed behind his house in Memphis, Tennessee.  Leah admitted to murdering Ejaz, but said it was in self-defense.  Her trial was in 2005, and the jury did not believe her story.  She was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.Website: https://www.drinkingthecoolaid.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drinkingthecoolaidSupport the show: https://paypal.me/mhawk7?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USRESOURCES: Domestic Violence Against Men - Understand How It Happens - Domestic Violence: It's EVERYBODY'S Business 'She Is Evil!': Madness And Murder In... by Yates, Judith A (amazon.com) Histrionic Personality Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org) Self-Determination Theory Of Motivation (simplypsychology.org) Support the show

In May of 2003, Ejaz Ahmad was shot, stabbed, and decapitated by his wife Leah Ward.  His body was discovered in a shed behind his house in Memphis, Tennessee.  Leah admitted to murdering Ejaz, but said it was in self-defense.  Her trial was in 2005, and the jury did not believe her story.  She was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.Website: https://www.drinkingthecoolaid.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drinkingthecoolaidSupport the show: https://paypal.me/mhawk7?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USRESOURCES: Domestic Violence Against Men - Understand How It Happens - Domestic Violence: It's EVERYBODY'S Business 'She Is Evil!': Madness And Murder In... by Yates, Judith A (amazon.com) Histrionic Personality Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org) Self-Determination Theory Of Motivation (simplypsychology.org) Support the show

Talk about making a splash! Real Talk's got the exclusive as Rakhi Pancholi officially launches her campaign for the Alberta NDP leadership, and announces if elected Premier, she'll axe Alberta's consumer carbon tax.  2:00 | The Edmonton-Whitemud MLA hits the ground running, laying out what the NDP will look like under her leadership.  LEARN MORE: https://www.voterakhi.ca/ 46:10 | Pancholi's plan to axe the carbon tax is a major critique of Rachel Notley's signature policy initiative. How will it land? We ask Max Fawcett, Leah Ward, and Sabrina Grover.  1:22:50 | We had a couple pretty big deals visit the Real Talk studio after hours. Ryan can't help but name drop as we wrap the show.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

In May of 2003, Ejaz Ahmad was shot, stabbed, and decapitated by his wife Leah Ward.  His body was discovered in a shed behind his house in Memphis, Tennessee.  Leah admitted to murdering Ejaz, but said it was in self-defense.  Her trial was in 2005, and the jury did not believe her story.  She was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.Website: https://www.drinkingthecoolaid.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drinkingthecoolaidSupport the show: https://paypal.me/mhawk7?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USRESOURCES: Domestic Violence Against Men - Understand How It Happens - Domestic Violence: It's EVERYBODY'S Business 'She Is Evil!': Madness And Murder In... by Yates, Judith A (amazon.com) Histrionic Personality Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org) Self-Determination Theory Of Motivation (simplypsychology.org) Support the show

Rachel Notley took the Alberta NDP from four to 54 seats in the Legislature. She took an unlikely bunch from obscurity to a majority government, and put her progressive stamp on a province that had seen back-to-back conservative dynasties. Upon announcing her intent to resign as leader of the now-Official Opposition, she triggers a race of legitimate contenders vying to be Alberta's next NDP premier.  2:40 | Former Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd, former Notley senior advisor Leah Ward, and founding president of the UCP Erika Barootes talk to us about Rachel's legacy, the scuttlebutt around potential leadership candidates, and the future of the Alberta NDP.  39:00 | Ryan shares some photos and a dance floor video (!) from his recent trip to Jasper. #MyJasper Memories is presented Wednesdays on Real Talk by our friends at  @JasperAlberta  @JasperAlberta .  BOOK YOUR JASPER IN JANUARY GETAWAY: https://www.jasper.travel/january/ 51:00 | Real Talker Gillian moved to Alberta months before Rachel Notley's NDP formed government in 2015. She tells us what she thinks sets Notley apart from other politicians.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com   56:03 | With a former Minister of Energy in studio, we can't help but address the near-blackout situation Alberta faced with its electricity grid under strain over the weekend.  1:04:10 | We bumped the originally-scheduled guest for this episode when Rachel Notley announced her resignation. He's one of Canada's most-watched YouTubers, so it's no surprise Quick Dick McDick had a little fun with our request to move his interview to Thursday, January 18. Ryan plays the response we received from  @QuickDickMcDick . (It's amazing.) BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Game On! . An election campaign promise from Danielle Smith this week is a 330 million dollar gamble that Albertans support subsidizing the Calgary Flames arena deal. Will that be the defining issue of the campaign or will it be health care or Albertans struggling with the cost of living? As the parties roll out their election machines,West of Centre host Kathleen Petty talks strategy with Karamveer Lalh former political staffer for federal Conservatives and UCP, Leah Ward former director of communications for Rachel Notley and the Alberta NDP caucus and Corey Hogan who served as head of government communications under Alberta Premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney.

Katie and Cortney Given, host of the Mindset for Medical Moms Podcast, interview Leah Ward about her son Jackson and his journey with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS.) Leah shares the ups and downs of being a heart mom.  Jackson received the gift of life through a Heart Transplant after he went into heart failure and was placed on the Berlin Heart for several months. Leah and Cortney's conversation (Cortney is a heart Mom too!) with Katie will leave you feeling inspired to live in each moment. You will not want to miss this episode of the podcast. [6:50] Introductions [8:40] 20 week ultrasound and subsequent echocardiograms [9:57] The unimaginable grief of losing her older son months ago [11:29] First surgery at 4 days old [12:05] After Fontan surgery, Jackson developed a lung condition [12:50] Rhinovirus caused Jackson to go into heart failure [13:32] Jackson was put on a Berlin heart [14:00] 15 month hospital stay [15:14] Explaining to Jackson about his heart transplant [16:00] Jackson's will to fight [17:45] A sequence to to build up to the question [19:00] Accepting reality that all life will end [20:27] Advances in the medical field with the best quality of life [22:11] How Leah supported Mae [24:35] Grappling with the concept of finality [27:14] Staying in the present [29:35] It's ok to grieve the dreams you had for your children [31:28] Letting yourself feel the feelings [35:15] Taking things day by day [36:31] Someone has lived through my worst fear [38:30] You have be stronger than the diagnosis [40:15] Advocate for your child [43:00] Not having an end date [48:33] Simple moments with family Connect with Leah Connect with Cortney Whether you are a parent or professional, we want you to join our community. Sign up for our newsletter here. Parents, download our free parent starter kit. When you download our starter kit, you'll learn how to: Give medicine to your child without it becoming a wrestling match Prepare your child (and yourself) for a shot so they can feel less anxious Create and use a coping plan for any medical appointment or procedure The first sign of sniffles, or worse, shouldn't send you into a tailspin. Feel confident in your role as a parent and advocate, no matter what medical situation you're facing. Child life specialists, get affordable PDUs on-demand here. Shop for your CLOC gear here.    

Once a premier, again a premier? That full circle is what NDP leader Rachel Notley is aiming for. This weekend we'll get some clues about her strategy. The UCP and the NDP are both holding their annual conventions this weekend. What is the path to victory for the opposition as it gets ready for another run at government? Host Kathleen Petty is joined by Cheryl Oates, a principal at GT & Company, Keith McLaughlin, a partner at New West Public Affairs, and Leah Ward, the director of campaigns at Metric Strategies.

Born in Heidelberg, Germany, and spending many of her formative years in Savannah, Georgia, Justice Leah Ward Sears is a woman of firsts. First Woman Fulton County Superior Court Judge. First Woman in Georgia to win a statewide contested election. First Woman Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. First. First. First. A giant among jurists, she also made the short list twice for the United States Supreme Court. But how? How did a woman born into an era where the skills and abilities of women were routinely considered inferior to those of their male counterparts accomplish so many historically significant firsts? Was it purely serendipity? Not at all. In this episode of the Women Trailblazers Series, Justice Sears discusses with Host Ebony Phillips, the triumphs, challenges, and lessons she learned on her journey to becoming the first. As an added bonus, she also shares the advice that she would have given her “25-year-old self.” Tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shesgotgawl/message

Ejaz Ahmed was a devout muslim man that loved nothing more in this world than to help people in need. His friends say Ejaz would offer his home and cook warm meals to anyone who needed it, including Leah Ward. Leah fell in love with not just Ejaz, but his wealth due to his successful businesses. She even converted to the muslim religion just to take partial control of his fortune before murdering him and taking it all for herself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Dirt Radio we dig deep on the politics of patrarchy with our guest Leah Ward. How parties are addressing patriarchy in the current election cycle, overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US and more. Leah Ward is the creator of the Loud, Angry & Not Sorry podcast available on all good podcast services.

Alberta's premier and governing party have spent two years combating scandals, bad polling and a pandemic – but what has the official opposition been up to? This week, guest host Jim Brown is joined by Leah Ward from Metric Strategies, Keith McLaughlin from New West Public Affairs and Lisa Young from the University of Calgary to talk about Alberta's NDP and what the party's strategy is as we slowly tick down to the next election.

Leah Ward Sears was the first African-American female chief justice of a state supreme court in the United States. When she was first appointed as a justice in 1992, she became the first woman and youngest person to sit on Georgia's Supreme Court. She is now in private practice at a major law firm. Justice Sears shares her path to the bench, and the importance of mentors in her career journey, as well as tips for newer lawyers and advocates.

Leaders have talked about “living with COVID” for months, but what does it really mean? Alberta and Saskatchewan are the first provinces to remove vaccine passports in the country, with more restrictions planned to lift in the coming weeks. This week, host Kathleen Petty sits down with Evan Menzies, the former director of communication for the United Conservative Party, Leah Ward, NDP leader Rachel Notley's previous communications chief, and Murray Mandryk, a long-time columnist at the Regina Leader-Post to discuss the dilemma of how to adjust to this new stage of COVID response.

Dr. Glenn DeGuzman talks with Dr. Jason Lynch, Leah Ward, Jamarco Clark, and Dr. Molly Mistretta about combating trauma, burnout, & compassion fatigue among student affairs practitioners.

Elections and shuffles and revolts, oh my! Voters selected a government on Monday, and just a few days later Premier Jason Kenney narrowly avoided a vote on whether his party should find a new leader. Leah Ward, former director of communications for NDP Leader Rachel Notley and a consultant at Metric Strategies, Zain Velji, host of The Strategists podcast and a former federal Liberal campaign strategist and Erika Barootes, Enterprise Canada's western vice president and a former president of the United Conservative Party, join guest host Jim Brown to discuss the wild week in federal and provincial politics.

Power & Politics for Monday, September 21st with The Writ's Éric Grenier, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, Alberta political strategists Melissa Caouette, Leah Ward and Corey Hogan, and the Power Panel.

Power & Politics for Thursday, September 16th with political strategists Melissa Caouette, Corey Hogan and Leah Ward, Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell, Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, Regina General Hospital Infectious Diseases Physician Dr. Alex Wong, Alberta Medical Association's Emergency Medicine Section President Dr. Paul Parks, Ontario Liberal Candidate Jennifer O'Connell, Alberta NDP Candidate Heather McPherson, Ontario Conservative Candidate Michael Barrett

Power & Politics for Thursday, August 26th with Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, Alberta strategists Leah Ward, Melissa Caouette and Corey Hogan, the Alberta Medical Association's Dr. Michelle Bailey, and the Power Panel.

Premier Jason Kenney may need to soup up his blue truck with a DeLorean style flux capacitor for the second half of his mandate. Problems ranging from Alohagate, caucus revolts, fights with doctors, teachers and environmentalists have turned off voters in the past two years. Kenney can't rewrite the past but it's possible he can alter his political future with the help of rising oil prices and falling COVID-19 numbers. Kathleen Petty looks at the highs and many lows of Kenney's mandate so far, and whether he can get back to the future. Her guests are Leah Ward, director of campaigns at Metric Strategies, Katy Merrifield, vice president of Wellington Advocacy, and Corey Hogan, former managing director of communications for the Alberta government under the NDP and UCP, now with The Strategists podcast.

Alberta’s premier is selling his ambitious “open for summer” three-stage plan to end pandemic restrictions. Jason Kenney says if Alberta meets vaccine and hospital targets all COVID-19 measures could be lifted by the end of June. That means no limits on indoor social gatherings and sports activities, and the return of the Calgary Stampede. Businesses are hopeful. But some doctors are calling the plan risky and reckless because it moves too fast. And what about the Allan inquiry? Guest host Jim Brown looks at the politics and the premier’s efforts to get ahead of the pandemic with communications specialist Corey Hogan of The Strategists podcast, former director of communications for Rachel Notley, Leah Ward of Metric Strategies, and former UCP president Erika Barootes of Enterprise Canada.

The Anti-Defamation League recently honored Leah Ward Sears, former Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court with a lifetime achievement award for her work on equal justice and fair treatment of people. She joins me to talk about Georgia's new election law, the Atlanta Spa Shootings and the Derek Chauvin trial.

Dr. Glenn DeGuzman talks with Dr. Jason Lynch, Leah Ward, Jamarco Clark, and Dr. Molly Mistretta about combating trauma, burnout, & compassion fatigue among student affairs practitioners.

Justice Leah Wards Sears talks about how Margaret Walker’s poem “For My People” has been a resource for her throughout her life. Justice Sears’s essay, “Love for My People,” appears in the June 2020 issue of Poetry.

SHOW NOTES: This week on the podcast is Leah Ward, the community coordinator at the University of Dayton, Ohio. This is the second episode within the series the EDpat Literature Review and today, you’ll hear a conversation between Leah and I about her chapter titled Swiss Miss: A Story of Surviving Abroad. Leah’s chapter is one of eleven chapters in the book The Table: Stories from Black Women in Student Affairs, which is a collection of Black women’s voices who discuss their experiences within various roles and at universities. I am so excited about this interview with Leah because the entire time I spoke with her I kept thinking about the quote that James Baldwin said to Nina Simone “This is the world you have made for yourself, now you have to live in it.” As Leah took me through her experience as a Black woman in Switzerland, I realized that the universe had brought Leah and I together because at that same time, I was reading Nina Simone’s autobiography and learned that after she left Liberia, she moved to Switzerland so that her daughter could continue her education. In contrast to Nina Simone’s story, Leah applied for a position as a student life coordinator during her time at Virginia Tech. The position required that she assist a group of study abroad students in Switzerland. With the intention to assist the students, in actuality, she found herself within cultural and racial tensions which involved being an African American woman in a small Swiss village. Without any further delay, enjoy my conversation with Leah Ward. RESOURCES FROM EPISODE:https://www.thetablebooks.com/buy https://udayton.edu/directory/studev/housing_res_life/l_ward.php Swiss Miss: A Story of Surviving Abroad- Purchase the book- The Table: Stories from Black Women in Student Affairs thetablebooks.com SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES: IG: LeahWard (A)Broad in Education is produced by Tiffany Lachelle Smith, Music by Reallionaire Jream. You can access Lady Justice on his Post Cards Album on Sound Cloud. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Want to continue this conversation with other EDpats? Search (A)Broad in Education on Facebook and join us in the EDpat Lounge.

In this episode, I get to speak with Leah Ward, certified Buti Yoga Instructor, Reiki Level 2 healer, and corporate finance boss. Leah shares her story of creating great success in her life but in a space of unhappiness and wondering why. She goes on a journey to heal herself using both contemporary methods likes psychotherapy and antidepressants with no avail. It wasn't until she stumbled into a yoga class from a Groupon where her soul shifted. She jumped into her yoga teacher training and was exposed to chakra energy systems and finally both the logic and the energy healing clicked for her. This episode is such a delight and filled with inspiration as Leah is genuinely a light and authentically herself. 

Behind the bench in Georgia's Supreme Court, there is an inscription on the wall. It reads "Fiat justitia ruat caelum". It's Latin for "Let justice be done, though the heavens may fall." While Georgia was one of the last states at the time to establish its high court — in 1846 — there have been many firsts since. That includes electing the first African-American woman as a Chief Justice, anywhere in the country, in 2005. The Honorable Leah Ward Sears broke a number of other precedents in her climb to the state's highest judicial title, and did not stop there. The now-retired Chief Justice joined On Second Thought to reflect on why she pursued a career in the law, the steep climb from lawyer to judge to the Georgia Supreme Court, and life after stepping down from the bench.

Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears shares fascinating details about her distinguished career and recent biography, Seizing Serendipity: The Life and Career of Leah Ward Sears. Additionally, she discusses professionalism and changes within the practice of law and the value of alternative dispute resolution. In 1992, Sears became the first woman and youngest justice to sit on the Supreme Court of Georgia. In 2005, she became the first African American woman to serve as chief justice of any state supreme court in the country. Sears was twice on the President's shortlist for appointment to the United States Supreme Court. Sears is currently a partner at Smith Gambrell & Russell in Atlanta.        

“That woman is evil. She is evil!” Ejaz Ahmad was handsome, charismatic, and a self-made businessman. He arrived in the United States from Pakistan determined to fulfill his mother’s dying wish: to come to America, complete his education, and make his mark in the world. Settling in Memphis, Tennessee, Ejaz became owner of several businesses, father to a handsome boy, and a devout Muslim. The only thing missing in his life was a wife, someone special to protect, honor, and love. Leah Ward was a pretty girl, but a prison parolee with a history of drug charges, petty crime, and a questionable past. She led a flotsam life, drifting from town to city to state. When she was introduced to Ejaz Ahmad, she believed she had found the ultimate answer: a place to live, someone to take care of her, and money to spend. But what began idyllic soon became abusive and then dangerous for Ejaz. His friends and family warned him. And in May of 2003 Ejaz paid the ultimate price,,, --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support

Ejaz Ahmad was handsome, charismatic, and a self-made businessman. He arrived in the United States from Pakistan determined to fulfill his mother’s dying wish: to come to America, complete his education, and make his mark in the world. Settling in Memphis, Tennessee, Ejaz became owner of several businesses, father to a handsome boy, and a devout Muslim. The only thing missing in his life was a wife, someone special to protect, honor, and love.Leah Ward was a pretty girl, but a prison parolee with a history of drug charges, petty crime, and a questionable past. She led a flotsam life, drifting from town to city to state. When she was introduced to Ejaz Ahmad, she believed she had found the ultimate answer: a place to live, someone to take care of her, and money to spend. But what began idyllic soon became abusive and then dangerous for Ejaz. His friends and family warned him. And in May of 2003 Ejaz paid the ultimate price when family members found his mutilated body in a shed.SHE IS EVIL is a story of trust, abuse, religion, and murder. Of a kind man who tried to help a troubled woman and became the victim of abuse and, eventually, a heinous murder. About The Author:Criminologist Judith A. Yates is the award-winning author of “When Nashville Bled” and “The Devil You Know” and Editor of True Crime: Case Files Magazine. She has appeared on numerous talk shows and has lectured, conducted training, and made guest speaking appearances across the United States. After a lifetime of working in law enforcement, Ms. Yates lives in Kentucky. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“That woman is evil. She is evil!” Ejaz Ahmad was handsome, charismatic, and a self-made businessman. He arrived in the United States from Pakistan determined to fulfill his mother’s dying wish: to come to America, complete his education, and make his mark in the world. Settling in Memphis, Tennessee, Ejaz became owner of several businesses, father to a handsome boy, and a devout Muslim. The only thing missing in his life was a wife, someone special to protect, honor, and love. Leah Ward was a pretty girl, but a prison parolee with a history of drug charges, petty crime, and a questionable past. She led a flotsam life, drifting from town to city to state. When she was introduced to Ejaz Ahmad, she believed she had found the ultimate answer: a place to live, someone to take care of her, and money to spend. But what began idyllic soon became abusive and then dangerous for Ejaz. His friends and family warned him. And in May of 2003 Ejaz paid the ultimate price when family members found his mutilated body in a shed. SHE IS EVIL is a story of trust, abuse, religion, and murder. Of a kind man who tried to help a troubled woman and became the victim of abuse and, eventually, a heinous murder See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

That woman is evil. She is evil!” Ejaz Ahmad was handsome, charismatic, and a self-made businessman. He arrived in the United States from Pakistan determined to fulfill his mother’s dying wish: to come to America, complete his education, and make his mark in the world. Settling in Memphis, Tennessee, Ejaz became owner of several businesses, father to a handsome boy, and a devout Muslim. The only thing missing in his life was a wife, someone special to protect, honor, and love. Leah Ward was a pretty girl, but a prison parolee with a history of drug charges, petty crime, and a questionable past. She led a flotsam life, drifting from town to city to state. When she was introduced to Ejaz Ahmad, she believed she had found the ultimate answer: a place to live, someone to take care of her, and money to spend. But what began idyllic soon became abusive and then dangerous for Ejaz. His friends and family warned him. And in May of 2003 Ejaz paid the ultimate price when family members found his mutilated body in a shed. SHE IS EVIL is a story of trust, abuse, religion, and murder. Of a kind man who tried to help a troubled woman and became the victim of abuse and, eventually, a heinous murder. SHE IS EVIL: Madness and Murder in Memphis-Judith A. Yates