Podcast appearances and mentions of Lisa Brooks

  • 53PODCASTS
  • 106EPISODES
  • 46mAVG DURATION
  • 1EPISODE EVERY OTHER WEEK
  • May 27, 2025LATEST

POPULARITY

20172018201920202021202220232024


Best podcasts about Lisa Brooks

Latest podcast episodes about Lisa Brooks

My Big Safety Challenge
Season 05 Episode 02: Lisa Brooks, Nexus HSE

My Big Safety Challenge

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 49:23


In this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, we sit down with Lisa Brooks, Principal at NexusHSE and a pioneer in the field of ergonomics, to explore what she calls “operational intelligence.” For Lisa, it's not just a buzzword, it's a philosophy that bridges leadership and the front-line worker through active listening, relationship-building, and a willingness to get your boots dirty.Lisa shares stories from her groundbreaking work in ergonomics, reveals how mathematics and sports shaped her approach to safety, and challenges us to rethink what it really means to understand the work. Tune in to hear how a shift in perspective can elevate safety for everyone on the team.

The History of the Americans
King Philip's War 4: “Wheeler's Surprise” and the Problem of Counterinsurgency

The History of the Americans

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 39:16


Maps of New England during King Philip's War At the end of July 1675 two important things were happening at once. King Philip, known as Metacom to his people, and the sunksqua Weetamoo, were in flight along with at least 250 of their people.  Reports coming into the colonial militias in the Fall River area suggested that Philip and Weetamoo intended to cross the Providence River and head for Nipmuc country. Farther north, at almost exactly the same time, Massachusetts Bay Colony had heard rumors that the Nipmucs had joined, or were soon to join, King Philip's Wampanoags. The Nipmucs occupied the strategically important territory between the settled towns of Massachusetts Bay near Boston and places like Springfield on the Connecticut River.  From the Bay's point of view, it was important to determine whether the Nipmucs were in the war or would remain neutral. Since Edward Hutchinson had succeeded in extracting a purported treaty from the Narragansetts, Massachusetts dispatched him into Nipmuc country with Thomas Wheeler and twenty horsemen to do the same. Sadly for all the people of New England, Hutchinson and Wheeler would set in motion a chain of events that would cause this awful war to spread everywhere in the region east of the Connecticut River. The New English would find themselves waging a brutal counterinsurgency, with all the tactical problems of irregular war in our own time. X/Twitter – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – The History of the Americans Podcast – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Selected references for this episode (Commission earned for Amazon purchases through the episode notes on our website) Lisa Brooks, Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip's War Matthew J. Tuininga, The Wars of the Lord: The Puritan Conquest of America's First People Nathaniel Philbrick, Mayflower: Voyage, Community, War

COLUMBIA Conversations
BONUS EPISODE: SPIRIT OF '62 - Seattle World's Fair 60th Anniversary from April 2022

COLUMBIA Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 57:38


On this bonus episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, we present archival audio from a television program broadcast from the observation deck of the Space Needle on April 20, 2022. "SPIRIT OF '62: Celebrating the Seattle World's Fair" was produced and hosted by Feliks Banel for the Seattle Channel, and features an all-star roster of special guests, including the late Louis Larsen, fair executive; the late C. David Hughbanks, fair staffer and longtime Seattle Center employee; Junius Rochester, who worked at the fair and whose father Al Rochester is credited with the idea of holding a fair in the first place; Seattle Times photographer Greg Gilbert; plus then-Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis and Downtown Seattle Association CEO Jon Scholes - as well as a musical finale with Dave Ross, Lisa Brooks and Bob Antone. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

Student Housing Insight
Behind The Biz - South Park Interiors

Student Housing Insight

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 38:24


In this milestone episode of Student Housing Insight, host Wesley Deese sits down with founders and co-owners of SouthPark Interiors, Martha Thomley and Lisa Brooks, to commemorate 20 years of excellence in interior design for the student housing industry. From their humble beginnings to establishing one of the most trusted design firms in the market, this episode is a heartfelt and insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the impact of design on student living communities. Listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how SouthPark Interiors built a reputation for creative, budget-conscious, and impactful design that enhances both branding and resident experience. Traci and Christie also reflect on the changes they've seen in the industry and offer advice to up-and-coming designers and developers.   ⏱ Episode Segments & Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro & Sponsor Message 00:02:18 – SouthPark Interiors 20-Year Celebration 00:05:00 – How SouthPark Interiors Got Started 00:09:52 – Early Projects and Gaining Trust in the Industry 00:13:20 – Working with Clients: Budgeting and Collaboration 00:16:45 – Design Trends Over the Last Two Decades 00:21:10 – Creating a Brand Identity Through Interior Design 00:24:05 – Challenges of Scaling and Maintaining Quality 00:28:40 – Advice to New Developers and Designers 00:32:55 – The Future of Student Housing Design 00:35:35 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts 00:36:11 – Sponsor Message & Outro

The History of the Americans
King Philip's War 3: The Fire Spreads

The History of the Americans

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 35:48


It is July 1675 in New England. On June 23, fighting men of the Wampanoag nation and of Plymouth Colony had begun killing each other and enemy civilians in earnest. The question was whether this still small conflict would remain a local and short dust-up within Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoag lands encompassed by the colony's borders as defined by the New Englanders, or would it spread more widely? That question was very quickly answered – the wildfire of King Philip's War would spread to encompass virtually all of New England east of the Connecticut River and up the coast of Maine. This episode explains how it happened. The image for this episode on the website is a drawing of King Philip - Metacom - by Paul Revere, who 250 years ago today (April 8, 1775), was riding to Concord to warn the locals, not yet on the famous Midnight Ride but on a false alarm that turned out to be an unplanned dress rehearsal. Maps of New England during King Philip's War X/Twitter – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – The History of the Americans Podcast – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Selected references for this episode (Commission earned for Amazon purchases through the episode notes on our website) Lisa Brooks, Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip's War Matthew J. Tuininga, The Wars of the Lord: The Puritan Conquest of America's First People Nathaniel Philbrick, Mayflower: Voyage, Community, War

The History of the Americans
King Philip's War 2: Lighting the Match

The History of the Americans

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 40:27


After Massasoit's death in 1660 or 1661, his son Wamsutta became sachem of the Pokonoket community and the leading sachem of the Wampanoag confederation, and early on he followed Algonquian custom and changed his name.  He asked the men of Plymouth Colony, longstanding allies of his nation, to give him an English name, and they proposed Alexander.  His brother Metacom also took an English name, Philip. Alexander would soon die under circumstances that deeply concerned the Wampanoags, and his brother Metacom, now known to the English as King Philip, assumed the paramount sachemship. During the 1660s and 1670s, a series of crises would degrade the now fifty year alliance between Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoag confederation, with war narrowly averted in 1671. Then, in early 1675, the Harvard-educated Christian Indian John Sassamon would be found dead, murdered by someone. Plymouth prosecuted and executed three Wampanoag men on scanty evidence, a violation of Philip's sovereignty. Misunderstandings piled on top of outrage, and pressure built on both Philip and the Plymouth authorities to mobilize. The deputy governor of Rhode Island tried to broker peace, but events moved too fast. On June 23, 1673, the war began. X/Twitter – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – The History of the Americans Podcast – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Selected references for this episode (Commission earned for Amazon purchases through the episode notes on our website) Lisa Brooks, Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip's War Jill LePore, The Name of War: King Philip's War and the Origins of American Identity Matthew J. Tuininga, The Wars of the Lord: The Puritan Conquest of America's First People John Easton, A Relation of the Indian War (pdf) Philip Ranlet, “Another Look at the Causes of King Philip's War,” The New England Quarterly, March 1988.

The History of the Americans
King Philip's War 1: The Kindling of War

The History of the Americans

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 39:05


This episode looks at the background causes of the brutal war between the New English colonies of Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, and Connecticut and their indigenous allies against a tribal alliance including both the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts between 1675 and 1678. King Philip's War is the most widely used name of that bloody and arguably existential war. In surveys of American history, it is often the only event between the founding of Jamestown, Plymouth, and Massachusetts Bay and the end of the 17th century that rates more than a sentence or two. This is for good reason, insofar as King Philip's War changed the trajectory of New England's history. It is thought to be the bloodiest war in American history as a proportion of the affected population. As many as 1000 colonists died, including perhaps 10 percent of the English men of military age. Three thousand Indians were killed, and as many as a thousand were sold into slavery abroad. The war altered the relationship between the European colonists and the Indians of the region to a far greater degree than the Pequot War or any of the other conflicts that had preceded it, shattered the military and cultural power of New England's most powerful indigenous nations, and so devastated the English that by some estimates per capita wealth in the region did not return to the level of 1675 until the eve of the American Revolution a century later.  The New England frontier, for better or worse, did not advance for forty years after King Philip's War. Suffice it to say, we should understand the issues that broke the long peace in the summer of 1675, almost exactly 350 years ago. X/Twitter – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – The History of the Americans Podcast – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Selected references for this episode (Commission earned for Amazon purchases through the episode notes on our website) Lisa Brooks, Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip's War Jill LePore, The Name of War: King Philip's War and the Origins of American Identity Matthew J. Tuininga, The Wars of the Lord: The Puritan Conquest of America's First People Pekka Hämäläinen, Indigenous Continent: The Epic Contest for North America Philip Ranlet, "Another Look at the Causes of King Philip's War," The New England Quarterly, March 1988.

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast
Defense Accuses Son of Killing Father in Farris Murder Trial

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 11:45


CTL Script/ Top Stories of October 12th Publish Date: October 12th   From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Saturday, October 12th and Happy heavenly Birthday to Sam Moore. ***10.12.24 – BIRTHDAY – SAM MOORE*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.  Cherokee County Farm Bureau Hosting Legislative Breakfast 2. Gary Farris' Son Testifies in Cherokee County Murder Trial 3. Hot Dog Luncheon Raises Nearly $1,000 For Cherokee County Seniors   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1:  Cherokee County Farm Bureau Hosting Legislative Breakfast The Cherokee County Farm Bureau is hosting its annual Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 18 from 8-11 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church near Canton. The event, featuring Georgia Farm Bureau's Tom McCall and other local officials, is free but requires an RSVP. Attendees will enjoy a Chick-fil-A breakfast and can tour the House of Hope and Cox Arboretum and Garden afterward. RSVP by Oct. 17 via email at dbforward@gfbco.org or call 770-479-1481. STORY 2:  Gary Farris' Son Testifies in Cherokee County Murder Trial Chris and Scott Farris discovered their father's remains on a burn pile on July 5, 2018. Melody Walker Farris is accused of murdering her husband, Gary Farris, and burning his body. She faces multiple charges but has pleaded not guilty. Chris testified about his parents' marital issues, including suspicions of an affair and financial disputes. He also mentioned his father's belief that Melody was poisoning him. Witnesses included a neighbor who knew of Melody's affair and a police officer who found no struggle signs at the crime scene. The trial, which began Monday, is expected to last three to four weeks. STORY 3:  Hot Dog Luncheon Raises Nearly $1,000 For Cherokee County Seniors Cherokee County Senior Services and Stand Up For Seniors raised $995 for local seniors at their hot dog fundraising luncheon on Oct. 3, rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. The event, held at the Cherokee County Senior Center, exceeded expectations with around 200 attendees. Funds will be used to purchase heaters for seniors before winter. The luncheon supported the Last Stop Program, aiding seniors with rent, utilities, and medical expenses. Tim Morris, Senior Services Director, praised the community's dedication. Stand Up For Seniors partners with donors and businesses to assist low-income seniors and veterans. More info is available on their websites. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.   Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cherokee County) – The Mill (09.26.24 THE MILL ON ETOWAH REV 2 30_FINAL) STORY 4:  CCSD Police Department Renews Accreditation and Earns State Award The Cherokee County School District Police Department has renewed its status as a certified agency by Georgia's Law Enforcement Certification Program, earning a Silver Award for 15 years of accreditation. Led by Chief Buster Cushing, it's one of only five school police departments in Georgia to achieve this status. The certification, requiring recertification every three years, ensures high professionalism and effective law enforcement. The process involves a comprehensive onsite assessment by state assessors. Key contributors to the reaccreditation were Mary Henson and Capt. Richie Rich. The department will be honored at the October school board meeting. STORY 5:  Julia Roberts and Stacey Abrams Rally for Harris in Canton Julia Roberts and Stacey Abrams visited downtown Canton to support Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. They emphasized the importance of voting for Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, and advocated for abortion rights. Abrams highlighted Georgia's role in shaping the future and defending rights, while Roberts encouraged unity and dialogue among voters. Lisa Brooks and Debra Shigley also spoke, urging support for Harris against Donald Trump's policies. The event coincided with the opening of the Harris-Walz campaign office in Canton, marking a significant push for voter engagement in Georgia. Commercial: Ingles Markets (Nutrition Questions) 5 STORY 6:  Cherokee County Students Selected for All-State Theatre Program Four Cherokee County School District students have been selected for the All-State Theatre Program. Cherokee High seniors Kayleigh Coda and Samantha Geer, along with Sequoyah High seniors Noah Popp and Ava Grace Roberts, will perform at the 2025 Georgia Thespian Conference. Coda, Geer, and Roberts were cast for the opening and closing performances, with Roberts and Popp being selected for the second consecutive year. Popp will design and operate the event's lighting. Theatre directors Jodi Burn and Cindy Humphlett will guide the students, who will be recognized at an upcoming school board meeting. STORY 7:  R.M. Moore Elementary Earns Cafeteria of Excellence Award R.M. Moore Elementary has been honored with the Cafeteria of Excellence Award. This recognition highlights the school's commitment to providing outstanding food service and maintaining high standards in their cafeteria operations. The award celebrates the efforts of the cafeteria staff in ensuring nutritious and appealing meals for students. This achievement underscores the school's dedication to fostering a healthy and supportive dining environment for its students.   We'll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: 01.02.24 HELLER LAW 4 GENERIC_FINAL   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network   Show Sponsors: ·         www.ingles-markets.com  ·         www.drakerealty.com ·         cuofga.org ·         www.jeffhellerlaw.com ·         www.etowahmill.com   #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast
Cherokee County Farm Bureau Hosting Legislative Breakfast

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 9:47


CTL Script/ Top Stories of October 12th Publish Date: October 12th   From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Saturday, October 12th and Happy heavenly Birthday to Sam Moore. ***10.12.24 – BIRTHDAY – SAM MOORE*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.  Cherokee County Farm Bureau Hosting Legislative Breakfast 2. Gary Farris' Son Testifies in Cherokee County Murder Trial 3. Hot Dog Luncheon Raises Nearly $1,000 For Cherokee County Seniors   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1:  Cherokee County Farm Bureau Hosting Legislative Breakfast The Cherokee County Farm Bureau is hosting its annual Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 18 from 8-11 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church near Canton. The event, featuring Georgia Farm Bureau's Tom McCall and other local officials, is free but requires an RSVP. Attendees will enjoy a Chick-fil-A breakfast and can tour the House of Hope and Cox Arboretum and Garden afterward. RSVP by Oct. 17 via email at dbforward@gfbco.org or call 770-479-1481. STORY 2:  Gary Farris' Son Testifies in Cherokee County Murder Trial Chris and Scott Farris discovered their father's remains on a burn pile on July 5, 2018. Melody Walker Farris is accused of murdering her husband, Gary Farris, and burning his body. She faces multiple charges but has pleaded not guilty. Chris testified about his parents' marital issues, including suspicions of an affair and financial disputes. He also mentioned his father's belief that Melody was poisoning him. Witnesses included a neighbor who knew of Melody's affair and a police officer who found no struggle signs at the crime scene. The trial, which began Monday, is expected to last three to four weeks. STORY 3:  Hot Dog Luncheon Raises Nearly $1,000 For Cherokee County Seniors Cherokee County Senior Services and Stand Up For Seniors raised $995 for local seniors at their hot dog fundraising luncheon on Oct. 3, rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. The event, held at the Cherokee County Senior Center, exceeded expectations with around 200 attendees. Funds will be used to purchase heaters for seniors before winter. The luncheon supported the Last Stop Program, aiding seniors with rent, utilities, and medical expenses. Tim Morris, Senior Services Director, praised the community's dedication. Stand Up For Seniors partners with donors and businesses to assist low-income seniors and veterans. More info is available on their websites. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.   Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cherokee County) – The Mill (09.26.24 THE MILL ON ETOWAH REV 2 30_FINAL) STORY 4:  CCSD Police Department Renews Accreditation and Earns State Award The Cherokee County School District Police Department has renewed its status as a certified agency by Georgia's Law Enforcement Certification Program, earning a Silver Award for 15 years of accreditation. Led by Chief Buster Cushing, it's one of only five school police departments in Georgia to achieve this status. The certification, requiring recertification every three years, ensures high professionalism and effective law enforcement. The process involves a comprehensive onsite assessment by state assessors. Key contributors to the reaccreditation were Mary Henson and Capt. Richie Rich. The department will be honored at the October school board meeting. STORY 5:  Julia Roberts and Stacey Abrams Rally for Harris in Canton Julia Roberts and Stacey Abrams visited downtown Canton to support Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. They emphasized the importance of voting for Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, and advocated for abortion rights. Abrams highlighted Georgia's role in shaping the future and defending rights, while Roberts encouraged unity and dialogue among voters. Lisa Brooks and Debra Shigley also spoke, urging support for Harris against Donald Trump's policies. The event coincided with the opening of the Harris-Walz campaign office in Canton, marking a significant push for voter engagement in Georgia. Commercial: Ingles Markets (Nutrition Questions) 5 STORY 6:  Cherokee County Students Selected for All-State Theatre Program Four Cherokee County School District students have been selected for the All-State Theatre Program. Cherokee High seniors Kayleigh Coda and Samantha Geer, along with Sequoyah High seniors Noah Popp and Ava Grace Roberts, will perform at the 2025 Georgia Thespian Conference. Coda, Geer, and Roberts were cast for the opening and closing performances, with Roberts and Popp being selected for the second consecutive year. Popp will design and operate the event's lighting. Theatre directors Jodi Burn and Cindy Humphlett will guide the students, who will be recognized at an upcoming school board meeting. STORY 7:  R.M. Moore Elementary Earns Cafeteria of Excellence Award R.M. Moore Elementary has been honored with the Cafeteria of Excellence Award. This recognition highlights the school's commitment to providing outstanding food service and maintaining high standards in their cafeteria operations. The award celebrates the efforts of the cafeteria staff in ensuring nutritious and appealing meals for students. This achievement underscores the school's dedication to fostering a healthy and supportive dining environment for its students.   We'll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: 01.02.24 HELLER LAW 4 GENERIC_FINAL   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network   Show Sponsors: ·         www.ingles-markets.com  ·         www.drakerealty.com ·         cuofga.org ·         www.jeffhellerlaw.com ·         www.etowahmill.com   #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Notes from Chair 17
Just Walk in that Direction

Life Notes from Chair 17

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 20:24 Transcription Available


Turning and walking in the direction of the thing we know we want to do. It sounds simple enough, right? And yet it can often be anything BUT simple. Not to mention all the times we try to talk ourselves OUT of doing it. In an episode that we're calling a convergence zone episode - a combination of inspiration and actual events taking place at once - join CH as she discusses recognizing the signs that nudge us in the direction we need to go, and leaning into opportunities that lead us there even when the whole of the path is not fully mapped out. It's all about NOT talking ourselves out of it, making a calculated decision, and keeping life balanced - and real - while in the pursuit.   Show Notes Parallel inspirations for this episode: The turn and walk in the direction phrase came from Jen Phillips' interview with Chef Lisa Brooks on The Podgress Report podcast, in the episode titled: 'Recipe for Reinvention: Chef Lisa Brooks' Journey from Burnout to Thriving'. The discussion of finding our purpose was featured during our Share the Chair episode with Courtney Andriunas last week. The full quote CH references is from actor Annabeth Gish: "But if you have something inside you that is so determined to get there, that's how you're going to get there." (Source: Duke University | Baldwin Scholars) The meteorlogical definition of Convergence Zone can be found on Wikipedia. The music festival CH mentions is Glastonbury, which is held for five days during most summers in Pilton, Somerset, England. Visit the official Web site to learn more, or for a short summary check out Wikipedia.

The Orchestra Teacher Podcast
73. Nicole DeGuire talks about her summer PD opportunities, Midwest planning, and her program at Carmel High School

The Orchestra Teacher Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 42:04


Nicole DeGuire is Associate Director of Orchestras at Carmel High School, Indiana ASTA President, and an avid free-lance violinist with numerous orchestras across the state of Indiana. Earning her B.M. in Violin Performance with Honors at Butler University, she went on to complete her M.M. in Violin Performance and Literature, and an Orchestral Studies Diploma from The Eastman School of Music. Teachers include Charles Castleman, Ilya Kaler, Lisa Brooks, Davis Brooks, Larry Shapiro, Geoffrey Applegate and Paul Kantor. Previously, she served as Director of Orchestras at Fishers High School. Her groups earned gold ratings along with “With Distinction” at both ISSMA District and State Qualifications. It was under her direction that the FHS Symphony Orchestra made the ISSMA State Finals for the first time in 2017. She absolutely loves working with middle and high school students, and truly enjoys serving as a guest clinician and adjudicator, Nicole has extensive orchestral experience performing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic. Other professional orchestral experience includes Rochester Philharmonic, Erie Philharmonic, Albany Symphony Orchestra and South Bend Symphony Orchestra.  Ms. DeGuire is the Indiana ASTA All-State Orchestra Coordinator, an ISSMA State Board Member and was also the 2020 Indiana ASTA High School Orchestra Teacher of the Year.  Nicole is available to serve as a clinician, presenter, and guest conductor and can be reached at ndeguire@ccs.k12.in.us. -- Your support is appreciated! If you are enjoying The Orchestra Teacher Podcast, please consider becoming a supporter for as little as 99 cents per month. I am working hard to bring on some amazing educators who will share ideas, tell their story, and offer some support for all of you. I have invested a lot of time in putting it all together and money purchase equipment that will help provide the best possible listening experience. Here is the link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchestrateacher/support Thank you for your continued support! If you have suggestions for podcast guests, please let me know by providing a name and contact information. Subscribe to The Orchestra Teacher Website, YouTube Channel, and Podcast! Website: http://www.orchestrateacher.net YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/theorchestrateacher Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pvAWs3uftZ5FJ2KyZYU0z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orchestra-teacher-podcast/id1489358262 — Looking to advertise a product or service to string and orchestra teachers? Consider an audio advertisement on the Orchestra Teacher Podcast! Proceeds from your ad will help offset costs of equipment and web hosting.  Please contact Charles at charleslaux1@gmail.com for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchestrateacher/support

The Podgress Report
04 | Recipe for Reinvention: Chef Lisa Brooks' Journey from Burnout to Thriving

The Podgress Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 59:45 Transcription Available


Text The Podgress ReportIn this Success Report edition of The Podgress Report, host Jen Phillips welcomes the inspiring  Chef Lisa Brooks, CEO of Heart and Soul Personal Chef Service and the Personal Chef Academy. From battling intense anxiety and workplace burnout and leaving her high-stress job in IT to becoming a successful entrepreneur and CEO, Chef Lisa shares her journey of discovering her true calling in culinary arts. Learn how she recovered from chronic anxiety and went on to build a thriving business helping clients celebrate life's moments through food, and is now coaching others like her to do the same…using her proven playbook.This episode is packed with insights on finding joy, taking courageous steps, and harnessing your professional superpowers. Despite some sound quality issues, this conversation is too motivating to miss. Tune in for an uplifting and empowering story!Episode ResourcesFollow Chef Lisa Brooks (@ChefLisaBrooks) TikTok |  Instagram | X | YouTubeGet Chef Lisa's Personal Chef PlaybookFind YOUR Professional Superpowers (The Podgress Report Episode 03) Please note: resources may include affiliate links. Feedback is a GIFT (share yours HERE) and Stay in Touch with The Podgress Report on IG & X The Very Important Bottom LineThe Podgress Report does not provide medical or mental health advice. The information including but not limited to: recorded and live episodes, text, graphics, images, and any other material contained on the the podcast are for your informational purposes only. Nothing on The Podgress Report is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified provider. Never disregard professional medical or mental wellness advice or delay in seeking it because of something you've heard or content you've read or reviewed on this podcast. And please, if you're under duress or considering suicide, reach out right this very minute to the Suicide and Crisis lifeline by dialing 988 in the United States. Outside of the U.S., please reach out to helplines available to you in your country note: this link isn't owned by The Podgress Report and should not be considered exhaustive or wholly accurate.

ACB Conference and Convention
2024 Live Summer Auction Sat June 22 - Items being auctioned

ACB Conference and Convention

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 75:14


2024 ACB Summer Auction Saturday, June 22 at 6:00pm ET Broadcast on ACB Media One Shipping Donors Thanks to the Bay State Council of the Blind ($250), Veterans of ACB ($150), California Council of the Blind ($100), Council of Citizens with Low Vision International ($100), ACB Families ($100), ACB Teachers ($100), Illinois Council of the Blind($100), North Dakota Association of the Blind ($100), VisAbilities Show ($100), Terry Pacheco )$100), Merrilee Hill-Kennedy ($100), Pat Tusing ($80) ACB Next Generation ($75), Natalie Couch ($50), Angelo Lanier ($50), David Trott ($50), Chris Bell ($50), and Agnes Ferris ($10) for their generous donations for shipping. Segment One - Cindy Hollis and Deb Cook Lewis 100 $50 Gift Card to The Southern Grill donated by ACB Board of Publications Director Cachet Wells The Southern Grill, a local restaurant, has been serving hearty home cooked southern meals in Jacksonville since 1998. Besides serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with dishes such as BBQ, sandwiches/wraps, Greek platters, vegetarian options and more, along with beer and wine there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Located within 15 minutes and approximately 0.7 miles from the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The Southern Grill promotes local musicians that have become a favorite part of their dining experience with Open Jams and live band music several nights a week. 101 A Set of 5 Holiday Ornaments Handmade and donated by Jamaica Miller You will receive one ornament of each color: red, green, gold, blue and white. They are adorned with pins and beads in various bright colors, and each will have a tag of your choosing. You can have any combination of messages, or they can all be the same. The choices are: "Merry Christmas", "Happy Holidays", "Peace on Earth", or "Joy to the World". The tags feature Braille as well as printed text. The ornaments will be packaged in a decorative tin. 102A Two-pound Box of Ghirardelli dark chocolate Fudge donated by Marvelena Quesada You will receive a 2-pound box of Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Fudge, made from San Francisco's own 100-year-old chocolatier's intense 72% Cacao Dark chocolate. She has crafted this rich, delicious fudge for family and friends for years. While it is especially wonderful around the holiday season, it works throughout the year for the chocolate lovers among us. Enjoy this delicacy with a morning cup of coffee or as an after-dinner treat. 102B Two-pound Box of Ghirardelli dark chocolate fudge donated by Marvelena Quezada You will receive a 2-pound box of rich Ghirardelli dark chocolate fudge, made from San Francisco's own 100-year-old chocolatier's intense 72% Cacao Dark chocolate. She has crafted this rich, delicious fudge for family and friends for years. While it is especially wonderful around the holiday season, it works throughout the year for the chocolate lovers among us. Enjoy this delicacy with a morning cup of coffee or as an after-dinner treat. 103 $50 Olive Garden Gift Card donated by ACB of Connecticut Do you ever get hungry for Italian food? Well, here's something just for you, a $50 gift card to Olive Garden. Hurry up and bid so you can get those wonderful bread sticks, salads, and delicious dinners. Braille menus available upon request. 104 Braille Read Necklace donated by Dorlyn Catron This necklace has a bright copper pendant with the word "read" written in contracted braille and features a tactile image of an open book. The pendant measures approximately 1.5 inches long by half an inch wide. Originally sold by National Braille Press, but there are no more left. Wow, this truly is an exquisite necklace to have either for yourself or someone special! 105 Snakeskin Printed Purse Created by Keri Bishop This purse had its start as a white, black, and gray pair of jeans in a rattlesnake skin printed design. Keri fell in love with this pair of jeans when she saw them at a local thrift shop. Soon the jeans were home and cut, sewn, and reconstructed into this lovely snakeskin printed purse. The words I (heart) ACB across the front in black glitter iron on vinyl. The medium sized purse makes use of the pockets in the jeans repurposed as the pockets for the purse. The shoulder strap is adjustable. 106 Amazon Echo Pop 5th Generation Speaker donated by Cheryl McNeil Fisher You will enjoy owning this ECHO POP compact smart speaker with Alexa. The speaker features full sound that's great for bedrooms and small spaces and is small enough to blend in and mighty enough to stand out. It controls music WITH YOUR VOICE, and you can Ask Alexa to play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from your favorite providers like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Sirius XM and more. Connect via Bluetooth to stream throughout your space. 107 Celebrate the State of Washington with Chukar Cherries donated by Washington Council of the Blind The recipient will enjoy the no-sugar-added Organic Rainier Cherries, a delicious variety of chocolate covered cherries, Cherry Apple Crisps, Pickled Asparagus, Smoked Salmon, and more. A great gift for anyone missing the Pacific Northwest—send a taste of our beautiful region to friends and loved ones. Arrives in a keepsake metal hamper with an oversized Seattle souvenir mug. What's inside this basket: Organic Rainier Cherries: This prized Northwest cherry is organically grown and picked fresh, then gently air dried with no added sugar or preservatives. Amaretto Rainiers: Honey-sweet, dried Rainier cherries are layered with luscious dark chocolate and almond essence. A unique treat from Washington State. Cherry Quartet: An assortment of four best-selling milk and dark confections, including Cabernet, Amaretto Rainiers, Cherry Bings, and Classic Milk. Cherry Apple Crisps: Healthy and addictive! Fresh Washington state apple slices are infused with cherry juice and cinnamon, then dehydrated to a delightfully crisp texture. Cherry Caramel Twists: Luscious caramels studded with dried cherry bits and almond essence. Gift box of individually wrapped pieces. Souvenir Mug: An oversized mug is adorned with famous Northwest landmarks. Lead safe. Dishwasher safe. Washington State Pickled Asparagus: Fresh Yakima Valley asparagus is pickled with garlic and red chilies for a zesty appetizer or cocktail garnish. Smoked Salmon: Tender, lightly flaked, boneless, skinless salmon in a Seattle-themed gift box. A choice gift for any salmon fan. 108 Two Hand-Crafted Pottery Chili Bowls donated by Mucie Allred Two hand-crafted pottery pieces shaped into unique “Chili” bowls. On each side of the bowl is a curved area to hold your crackers. A beautiful blue swirl color has been added. They are designed by Marcia Springston of Wake Robin Gallery. Don't restrict them to only chili because these one-of-a-kind bowls would be beautiful to display candy or nuts on your table as well. 109 West Virginia Gift Card Bundle donated by ACB Board Director Donna Brown Planning for your upcoming vacation has just gotten easier. This black and blue neck wallet is perfect to carry your necessities wherever you go. It is big enough for your cell phone, keys, credit cards, etc., but small enough to carry easily. Written on the neck wallet is: Wild and Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Plus, a $25 Texas Roadhouse and a $25 Cheesecake Factory gift card and they fit nicely in the wallet. What a fantastic gift for yourself or someone special. 110 Sweet and Savory Treats of North Carolina donated by North Carolina Council of the Blind Enjoy the following fine North Carolina goodies: Red Bird Hand-crafted Soft Puff Peppermint Candy from Lexington; Grammy's Gourmet Pretzels from Raleigh; Chad's Carolina Popcorn from Greensboro; Memaw's Country Cookies from Raleigh; Salem Baking Moravian Thin Cookies from Winston-Salem; Baker's Peanuts from Roxobel; Dark Chocolate/Pecan Toffee from Chapel Hill. You will savor these wonderful treats and treasure the North Carolina Ornament also included. 111 BITS- Blind Information Technology Specialists, full zip, black tote bag from Blind Girl Designs donated by Tricia Waechter on behalf of BITS. Blind Girl Designs has created a complete collection for BITS. We are proudly donating a 15 by 18-inch full-zip black tote bag on their behalf. The print is very circular. The center of the print is an image of the globe with the continents inverted vibrant green and the ocean in blue with North America facing front. Surrounding the globe on either side are hands holding the globe. The hands are created by drawing thin lines, all around the sides and the bottom of the globe. Overarching the globe and the hands in a half circle are the words “blind technology information specialists” with those words in braille underneath. There is a fold in the bottom of the bag to easily allow it to sit upright. It has a full zip across the top as well as a zippered inside pocket. It's a classic from Blind Girl Designs! 112 A Four Mini Loaves of Homemade Banana Bread donated by Kaila Allen You will enjoy four mini loaves of this mouthwatering banana bread made just the way you like it. Choose one of the following add ins: peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans. What a fantastic treat to either have for yourself or share with friends! 112 B Four Mini Loaves of Homemade Banana Bread donated by Kaila Allen You will enjoy four mini loaves of this mouthwatering banana bread made just the way you like it. Choose one of the following add ins: peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans. What a fantastic treat to either have for yourself or share with friends! 113 Movie Extravaganza Package donated by ACB Associate Director of Development Jo Lynn Bailey-Page Enjoy using this $50 Regal Cinemas gift card to watch the latest audio described movies with some friends or family. Plus, you will love adding some goodies to go along with your movie. 114 Ruby Heart Jewelry Set made and donated by Charlotte lang This lovely set features July's birthstone ruby in 1/2 inch puffed hearts. Each earring features a heart dangling from sterling silver hooks. The bracelet stretches easily on and off the wrist. The 20-inch necklace closes with a matching silver heart-shaped toggle clasp. The hearts on the necklace are separated by silver links. Wow, this would make a lovely gift for that someone special in your life! 115 Two Companion Framed Floral Collages donated by ACB Advocacy Director Claire Stanley The two decoupage style pieces include yellow, brown, and green flowers. The flowers have six petals each and overlap each other across the canvass. The pieces are finished with a gloss which gives off a shiny glare. The two canvasses have been framed in wooden, 10 by 10 picture frames. Wow, what a fantastic gift to have either for yourself or to give to someone special! 116 JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker donated by Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision This ultra-portable, waterproof Bluetooth speaker is small in size but with a surprisingly big sound. The JBL Clip 3 features a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery with up to 10 hours of battery life plus a metal carabiner so you can easily hook it to your clothes, backpack, or belt loop. This portable speaker has noise cancelling and wireless streaming from your smartphone or tablet. Plus, take crystal-clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button, thanks to the noise and echo-cancelling speakerphone. JBL Clip 3 is completely waterproof, and you can even immerse it in water. Plus, the improved, durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing protects it during all your outdoor adventures. 117 Kentucky Derby Pie donated by Kentucky Council of the Blind Kern's Kitchen Kentucky Derby Pie®! Kern's Kitchen crafts each pie, one at a time, according to a legendary secret recipe. Premium chocolate and choice walnuts are folded into a decadent filling, then baked in a delicate crust. Delicious when eaten at room temperature; incredibly heavenly when eaten all warm and gooey and topped with either whipped cream or ice cream. This 9-inch, 1-pound-4-oz. pie stays fresh for about 14 days. Ready to warm and serve or freeze for later use. Serves 8 to 10. 118 Enjoy A Game Night donated by Connie and Pete Jacomini and Lisa and Ron Brooks Be the host with the most! You have everything you need included in this package for a wonderful game night. All decks of cards are print/braille and dice are tactile. Card games include Classic Playing Cards, UNO, SKIP-PO, PINOCHLE, PHASE 10, ROOK, and MILLE BORNES. Lisa Brooks personally Brailed MILLE BORNES for this package. Also included are a pair of large tactile dice, LEFT RIGHT CENTER and LEFT RIGHT CENTER WILD dice games. You will also get a wood card holder and card shuffler. 119 $100 A T Guys Gift Certificate donated by Diane Scalzi A T Guys provides affordable technology solutions for consumers, businesses, and educational customers. Our product line includes mobile phone software and accessories, portable electronics, screen readers, braille translation software and accessible games. With over 30 years of combined technology experience, our trainers offer customized instruction both in-person or via phone or online voice chat on a wide array of assistive technologies including screen readers, braille displays, embossers, the iPhone and iPad, Android phones, and general accessibility consulting. 120 Welcome to Jacksonville donated by Florida Council of the Blind Are you coming to the ACB convention in Jacksonville? Enjoy one night at the hotel and a$50 Starbucks gift card and a $50 VISA gift card to use while you are at convention! 121 A Song from the Smitherman's donated by Michael and Alison Smitherman If you enjoy listening to country or Gospel music, for your summertime listening enjoyment, Michael and Alison would like to record a song for you. You choose the song from either of these genres, and we will sing it for you. The song will be sent to you in an mp3 file. What a treat for you or someone special to enjoy! 122 A Two Dozen Homemade Shortbread Cookies donated by Deb Trevino and Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired We are pleased to offer two dozen fresh-baked mouth-watering authentic shortbread cookies guaranteed to explode on your palate with luscious buttery goodness. These are great with milk, coffee, or your favorite tea. Next to Walker's, these are the best I've ever tasted. If you plan to give a tasty treat to someone you love, don't miss this opportunity! 122 B Two Dozen Homemade Shortbread Cookies donated by Deb Trevino and Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired We are pleased to offer two dozen fresh-baked mouth-watering authentic shortbread cookies guaranteed to explode on your palate with luscious buttery goodness. These are great with milk, coffee, or your favorite tea. Next to Walker's, these are the best I've ever tasted. If you plan to give a tasty treat to someone you love, don't miss this opportunity! 122 C Two Dozen Homemade Shortbread Cookies donated by Deb Trevino and Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired We are pleased to offer two dozen fresh-baked mouth-watering authentic shortbread cookies guaranteed to explode on your palate with luscious buttery goodness. These are great with milk, coffee, or your favorite tea. Next to Walker's, these are the best I've ever tasted. If you plan to give a tasty treat to someone you love, don't miss this opportunity! Segment Two- Dan Spoone and Kim Charlson 123 Holy Cow Baraboo Chocolate donated by ACB of Wisconsin Chocolaty goodness in every box! This yummy package includes: • 1-Milk Chocolate Cow Pie • 1-Dark Chocolate Cow Pie • 1-Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cow Pie • 1-Milk Chocolate Moo Chews • 1-Milk Chocolate Udderfingers • 1-Milk Chocolate Green Bay Puddles • 1-Milk Chocolate Horse Apples • 10-Individually Wrapped Chocolates including mini Cow Pies and assorted Homer's Meltys. plus TWO SURPRISE BONUS ITEMS. This item will ship in September or October once the weather permits. 124 Black Pearl Necklace and Bracelet Set donated by Cindy Hollis This lovely set features a 20-inch necklace and stretch bracelet in naturally shaped black pearls. They are 7 to 8 millimeter in size. The necklace is hand knotted between for added security and elegance. It closes with a lobster claw clasp. Wow, what a wonderful set to have either for yourself or someone special in your life! 125 Get Moving with Couch to Active donated by ACB President Deb Cook Lewis This online fitness program specializes in helping people who have chronic conditions or physical limitations that impact their ability to participate in standard fitness programs. More recently, they have expanded to make sure all their instructional resources and classes are accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. You may choose between: • The 6-pack: Six classes over the next year. This is ideal if you want to have instruction once a month or once a week. • All In! Up to nine sessions per week for one month. These include Pilates, yoga, strength, mobility/stability, dance /movement, and cardio. 126 Accessible Digital Portable Recorder donated by Kim Charlson You will love having this Zoom H1 essential Stereo Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float, Accessibility, X/Y Microphones, Record to SD Card, USB Microphone, Portable, for Musicians, Podcasters, Filmmakers, & Content Creators. The hottest accessible digital portable recorder on the market. All menus talk, and it comes with accessible documentation. Stereo 32-bit float recording - perfect audio with no need to set gain, High-Quality X/Y Mics capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, Records up to 96kHZ sample rate to SD card, USB Microphone for PC, Mac, iOS, or Android using the USB-C Port, Accessibility - Audio guidance function for the visually impaired. 127 Megan's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies donated by Megan Sullivan Enjoy sharing three dozen homemade Megan's chocolate chip cookies either with family or friends with that favorite beverage. These cookies will melt in your mouth. 128 Bradford Exchange Music Box donated by ACB LIONS We all admire the quality products from the Bradford Exchange. This limited-edition handcrafted heirloom porcelain egg-shaped music box features a hand-enameled red Cardinal on light pink flowers inside the open egg mounted on a base. It is inspired by Peter Carl Faberge's prized eggs and is adorned with 22K Gold accents. It is beautifully hand glazed in a soft blue hue with more than 80 hand-set jewels. It plays, “Always in My Heart.” The abundance of handcrafted details makes each egg a one-of-a-kind treasure. 129 $100 VISA Gift Card donated by Mississippi Council of The Blind Use this card anytime while dining or doing some shopping for yourself or someone special in your life! 130 Lunch with the ACB Board of Director Koni Sims donated by ACB Board Director Koni Sims Enjoy one-on-one time with ACB Bord of Director Koni Sims over lunch in Jacksonville, Florida in 2024 to be determined by the winner and Koni. 131 ACBDA Sugar Warriors Tote Bag from Blind Girl Designs donated by Tricia Waechter on behalf of ACBDA This ACBDA tote bag features on the front a 12 by 12-inch colorful print to celebrate ACBDA! Across the top reads "SUGAR WARRIORS" which is printed in a velvety 3-D puff ink in both letters and Braille. Both sets of letters are a deep orange color and are very tactile. Beneath the words is a drawing of a fist with prominent knuckles, which is holding a 12-inch white cane diagonally across the bag, smashing through cubes of sugar. The white sugar cubes are flying through the air, struck by the mighty force of the white cane. To further emphasize the force, the words, “pow” and “bam” are colorfully included in yellow and red. The bottom of the print is in deep orange, the words “KNUCKLING DOWN ON DIABETES!” fill the entire length of the print. On the back of this classic navy-blue zippered tote bag, there is a white print in the center of the bag reading “ACB Diabetics in Action.” This deep navy-blue canvas tote is 15 by 20-inch full zip, canvas bag with a folded bottom so it can sit upright and a zip pocket on the inside as well! It has a generous strap so you can swing it over your shoulder. 132 Enstrom Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Two- Pound Box donated by ACB Media and IT Manager Rick Morin This all-natural traditional almond toffee is handcrafted. It is the perfect blend of almonds, butter, and pure cane sugar, covered in a generous layer of milk chocolate and sprinkled with crushed almonds, creates a buttery toffee with a delicate crunch. Enstrom's Almond Toffee is lovingly handcrafted in small batches with a family recipe passed down through four generations. Includes simple ingredients like fresh California almonds, sweet cream butter, pure cane sugar and 36% milk chocolate. Enstrom's Almond Toffee is certified gluten free, kosher dairy and 100% preservative free. We will contact the winner to arrange shipment to consider options to avoid heat damage during shipping. 133 $200 Target Gift Card donated by Beth Corley and Dan Dillon Here's a $200 Target gift card for you to use in store or online. Enjoy this either for yourself or someone special in your life! 134 Jade 14K Gold Earrings donated by The Literacy Project You will love having these authentic small Jade earrings with gold trim. The earrings are oval and are on posts. Wow, these will dress up any outfit for a romantic outing! 135 Honoring our Heroes Patriotic Package donated by the Georgia Council of the Blind, Marsha Farrow and Blind Girl Designs This package comes in a red Blind Girl Designs bag with white lettering of the Braille alphabet in the shape of a heart. The bag contains a yard flag depicting a red truck with three labradors (yellow, black, and chocolate) flying an American flag. This package also contains a Christmas ornament with an angel holding a folded American flag, a beverage cup with the words “Fear not” on the background of the outline of the American flag, and an American flag pillow. Finally, a paper Braille American flag tactile graphic measuring 7.5 inches by 9.5 inches from the American Braille Flag project completes this gift package. 136 Phoenix Braille Embosser donated by HumanWare The Phoenix is our ninth generation of braille embossing technology that combines our durable and legendary Romeo Braille dot with a proprietary 25 DPI tactile graphics embossing system. All-in-one embosser! There is no longer a need to settle for poor-quality braille text to achieve high-definition tactile graphics. Imagine the ability to scan your pictures, graphs, and charts into your computer and with a few clicks of the mouse, emboss those images in high-definition tactile graphics without compromising the quality of your braille text. Phoenix includes the capabilities to emboss single-sided braille text and high-resolution graphics up to 25 DPI, in a simple to use format. The newly designed Phoenix is smaller and lighter, with an auto-install feature to make setup even easier. The Firebird Software Suite, included with the Phoenix, is a comprehensive set of productivity tools that powers the Phoenix Embosser. The Firebird Software Suite includes the Firebird Graphics Editor that provides you with a list of automatic tools to effortlessly create tactile graphic images. Phoenix is also compatible with your existing braille translator. 137A Homemade Triple Play Oversized Cookies donated by Brian Charlson Here we go again; it's time for Brian's triple play oversized cookies. Those who have won this item in the past will attest to the flavor, size, and overall quality of this perennial auction favorite. This year Brian is offering 1 dozen classic chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and lemon shortbread. They are packaged individually. Feel free to offer them up as additions to gift baskets or pop them in the freezer to savor them over a few months or weeks. 137B Homemade Triple Play Oversized Cookies donated by Brian Charlson Here we go again; it's time for Brian's triple play oversized cookies. Those who have won this item in the past will attest to the flavor, size, and overall quality of this perennial auction favorite. This year Brian is offering 1 dozen classic chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and lemon shortbread. They are packaged individually. Feel free to offer them up as additions to gift baskets or pop them in the freezer to savor them over a few months or weeks. 137 C Homemade Triple Play Oversized Cookies donated by Brian Charlson Here we go again; it's time for Brian's triple play oversized cookies. Those who have won this item in the past will attest to the flavor, size, and overall quality of this perennial auction favorite. This year Brian is offering 1 dozen classic chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and lemon shortbread. They are packaged individually. Feel free to offer them up as additions to gift baskets or pop them in the freezer to savor them over a few months or weeks. 138 IROBOT Roomba 677 robot vacuum donated by Connie Jacomini For effortlessly clean floors, the Roomba® 677 Series Robot Vacuum learns your cleaning habits to suggest personalized schedules that take care of daily dirt, dust, and debris. Effective cleaning is part of the 3-Stage Cleaning System's design. Dual Multi-Surface Brushes grab dirt from carpets and hard floors, while an Edge-Sweeping Brush takes care of corners and edges. 139 $500 Coupon to HumanWare donated by HumanWare Details for this Coupon: Coupon is valid until June 30, 2025, and may be applied to any HumanWare product sold by HumanWare USA Inc. 2. Coupon is transferrable. Winning auction bidder for this coupon need only send an email to David Bradburn, HumanWare's Vice President Global Sales at david.bradburn@humanware.com providing the name and contact information of the person who will be redeeming the coupon. The coupon has no cash value. 140 Fun in the Sun! A week at the Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort at Daytona Beach donated by Tim Paul Must be used August 18-August 25, 2024. This unit is a two bedroom, two bath, fully equipped kitchen, with washer/dryer, and all the amenities of home. The resort offers activities for family members of all ages: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor hot tub, beach, lazy river water, exercise equipment, bar and grill, live entertainment and more. 141 A Song with Kolby donated by ACB Development Officer Kolby Garrison Kolby will sing a song of your choice acapella. The file will be sent to you in mp3 format. What a treat to listen to with friends. 142 A Kermit's Key Lime Pie Duo Donated by Dan Spoone Direct from Kermit's Key Lime Shop, the winner will receive two 9-inch Key Lime Pies. The pies that started it all named “the best taste Key Lime Pie” by Food Network's Keith Famie's Adventures. Kermit's Key Lime Pie is baked fresh daily. True tart Key Lime flavor in a delicious graham cracker crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This Key West delicacy will arrive at your door just waiting to be shared with the people you love the most. 142 B Kermit's Key Lime Pie Duo donated by Dan Spoone Direct from Kermit's Key Lime Shop, the winner will receive two 9-inch Key Lime Pies. The pies that started it all named “the best taste Key Lime Pie” by Food Network's Keith Famie's Adventures. Kermit's Key Lime Pie is baked fresh daily. True tart Key Lime flavor in a delicious graham cracker crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This Key West delicacy will arrive at your door just waiting to be shared with the people you love the most. 143 $500 Gift Certificate to Jack Stack's BBQ donated by Melvin Smith Your Package Includes: Pulled Pork 2 Pounds. Pork Spareribs 1 Full Slab Beef Burnt Ends 1 Pound. Lamb Ribs 2 Racks Hickory Pit Beans 1 Quart Cheesy Corn Bake 1 Quart KC Original BBQ Sauce One 18.6 Ounce bottle KC Spicy BBQ Sauce One 18.6 Ounce bottle KC Hot BBQ Sauce One 18.6 Ounce bottle Pulled Pork – Pulled pork might be a Carolina staple, but Jack Stack's is deliciously unforgettable. Our BBQ Pulled Pork is perfect for sandwiches. Pork Spare Ribs – Our Pork Spare Ribs are expertly seasoned, slow-roasted to perfection over hickory logs, and a delicious choice. Beef Burnt Ends – When it comes to classic Kansas City barbecue, Jack Stack's Beef Burnt Ends are second to none. Meaty, juicy, and tender on the inside - with the smokey edges you could only get from double-smoking them over hickory. Hickory-Roasted Lamb Ribs – Tender, savory and hickory roasted, Denver-cut lamb ribs are a uniquely treasured culinary find. Hickory Pit Beans – Beans may be standard barbecue fare, but there is nothing typical about these Hickory Pit Beans. Thick, slow-cooked, and loaded with chunks of our hickory-smoked brisket. Cheesy Corn Bake – It doesn't get more craveable than this: Jack Stack's Cheesy Corn Bake is bubbly, velvety, and unforgettable. Four gourmet cheeses are blended with whole-kernel corn and slivers of our hickory-smoked ham. 144 Black Hills Gold Heart shaped Pendant necklace donated by South Dakota Association of the Blind Enjoy this beautiful and delicate 10KT yellow, Black Hills Gold heart shaped pendant with .02ct round brilliant diamond in the center. It has an 18-inch gold chain. This will dress up a casual outfit or look stunning in a formal setting. What a fantastic gift either for yourself or someone special in your life! 145 Aromatherapy Bundle donated by Seth and Koni Sims, ACB Board of Director This aromatherapy bundle will give you a variety of ways to take care of yourself and your best furry friend. You will find something to help sore achy muscles and joints and headaches. These products are by Wyndmere Naturals. Included in this bundle: Lava Bead Necklace – Aura, Lavender oil 10 ml bottle, Aches & Pains Cream 4 ounce, Detoxification Aide Bath Salts 24 ounce, Citrus Delight Body & Air Mist 4 fluid ounce, Sleepy Time inhalation Patch, Breathe Blend inhaler, Head Aide Roll on 8 ml, Less Stress Pet Mist 4 fluid ounce. Wow, you, and your pooch will really feel relaxed and pampered with all these wonderful items! 146 A DaVinci Pro CCTV donated by Kim Charlson DaVinci Pro is a high-performance desktop video magnifier, featuring a Full HD 1080p 3-in-1 camera and full-page Text-to-Speech (OCR). DaVinci Pro's OCR allows it to easily read your favorite article or book aloud. DaVinci Pro's 3-in-1 Full HD camera allows you to see near, far or a mirror image. It is great for applying make-up, shaving, reading, writing, viewing presentations and whiteboards and so much more! 24” high resolution HD LCD, Auto focus 3-in-1, Magnification up to 77x, Computer compatible, Save documents, pictures or books and export files to your PC. It is a higher end CCTV. 146 B DaVinci CCTV donated by Kim Charlson DaVinci Pro is a high-performance desktop video magnifier, featuring a Full HD 1080p 3-in-1 camera and full-page Text-to-Speech (OCR). DaVinci Pro's OCR allows it to easily read your favorite article or book aloud. DaVinci Pro's 3-in-1 Full HD camera allows you to see near, far or a mirror image. It is great for applying make-up, shaving, reading, writing, viewing presentations and whiteboards and so much more! 24” high resolution HD LCD, Auto focus 3-in-1, Magnification up to 77x, Computer compatible, Save documents, pictures or books and export files to your PC. It is a higher end CCTV. Segment Three- Michael Garrett and Zelda Gebhard 147 Power Tower Donated by ACB of Minnesota This multiple outlet power strip tower has twelve grounded 3-prong AC outlets spaced out to accommodate different size plugs. The five high speed USB charging ports will meet your electronic charging needs. Charge your iPhone, iPad, tablet, or other devices. The 16-foot heavy duty cord ensures high conductivity and safety. The 45dg low profile flat plug and the vertical design makes this tower more space-saving than a traditional power strip. 148 The Pocket Bible donated by Rev. Ray Raysor, President DC Council of the Blind The Pocket Bible is a self-contained digital device that contains the entire bible. It is about the size of the old cassette tapes and has navigation buttons that allow forward and backward movement by both book and chapter. It has no moving parts and is rugged and water resistant. The Pocket Bible has both an internal speaker and an earphone jack. Available in your choice of English Standard Version, King James Version, New King James Version, New American Standard Bible, New International Version NIV, New Living Translation ®. Audio Bibles in Spanish also are available. 149 The Bring it Home $300 Bundle donated by Arizona Council of the Blind Enjoy a $100 Gift Card to Door Dash, $100 Gift Card to Instacart and $100 Shipt gift card. You will welcome the handpicked groceries delivered from your favorite local stores along with your favorite fresh produce from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy On-Demand Delivery from Instacart. Order and have your favorite meals at your door in minutes with DoorDash. Like your avocados a little firm? Shoppers with Shipt go the extra mile to ensure you get the things you want, exactly how you like them. Local stores and national chains you know and love, delivered directly to you same day. Your shopper will keep you updated every step of the way. From special requests to last-minute changes, they are here to help. You will enjoy these three $100 gift cards to shop, shop and shop some more! 150 Lunch with the ACB President donated by ACB Enjoy one-on-one time with ACB President, Deb Cook Lewis, over lunch in Jacksonville, Florida in 2024 to be determined by the winner and Deb. 151 RSVA navy crewneck sweatshirt from Blind Girl Designs donated by Tricia Waechter on behalf of RSVA Come and support the Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk and the RSVA walk team! The print on this sweatshirt is 3-D tactile white puff ink mixed with red, slightly tactile ink. The words “at your service” are arched over the top of the print. Under the three-dimensional words there is matching three-dimensional braille. In the center of the print, there are three shields: a large center shield and smaller shields on either side. In the center of the big shield is a red checkmark and the side shields have red stars. At the bottom in 3-D tactile ink are the letters RSVA with braille underneath. Available in sizes small through five XL. You pick! The sweatshirt is cotton/poly blend and will not shrink. 152 Maker's Mark Bourbon Balls Donated by Greater Louisville Council of the Blind This is an elegant gift for family, friends, and business associates or a fantastic treat for yourself. Fine, handcrafted chocolates made from an old family recipe; laced with a generous touch of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey. The one-pound gift box contains 32 delicious pieces. Shipped directly to the winning bidder. Shipping is not available to Hawaii or Alaska. 153 $150 Amazon Gift Card donated by ACB of Indiana It is time to treat yourself to something special and here's a gift card to help you do it. $150 in spending at Amazon! 154 Shell Hematite and Rose Quartz Jewelry Set made and donated by Keri Bishop The 21-inch necklace is made of alternating chips of hematite shell and rose quartz. The shell chips are spiral slices of shell. The bracelet is elastic with two row shell and hematite beads every six shells bead is double wide with two drilled holes going across both rows. This beautiful handmade jewelry set would make a fantastic gift for that someone special in your life! 155 Ferris wheel Music Box donated by Patty Slaby The Ferris Wheel carries bears as the music plays Night In the Sky, The key to wind it is on the motor. There are more bears standing in line at the bottom. The music box is 6 inches tall and about 4 inches wide. What a fantastic gift to have yourself or to give to someone special! 156 Explore 12 donated by HumanWare Explore is an easy-to-use, portable electronic magnifier that offers HD image quality for improved near and distance viewing. As the largest portable magnifier in our Explore series, its 12-inch touchscreen is perfect for anyone desiring a larger interface, plus it has the added benefit of a foldable stand enabling easy use for reading, writing, and other manual tasks. 157A Homemade Scotchies Cookies donated by CCLVI President Patti Cox These soft and chewy Oatmeal Scotchies are sweetened with brown sugar, packed with oats, and loaded with butterscotch chips. They have crisp edges and chewy centers. Every bite is buttery delicious and packed with flavor. What a delicious treat to enjoy yourself or share with friends! 157B Homemade Scotchies Cookies donated by CCLVI President Patti Cox These soft and chewy Oatmeal Scotchies are sweetened with brown sugar, packed with oats, and loaded with butterscotch chips. They have crisp edges and chewy centers. Every bite is buttery delicious and packed with flavor. What a delicious treat to enjoy yourself or share with friends! 158 Coffee, Coffee, and More Coffee donated by ACB of Minnesota If you have a Keurig coffee maker, this is a must bid for you. You can choose from a box of 100 pods of multiple flavors or of the same flavor. What a fantastic treat for you or the coffee lover in your life. 159 Big Texas Spending Bundle donated by ACB of Texas Enjoy lots of shopping or dining with these gift cards which include: a $50 certificate to the Berdoll Candy and Pecan farm, a $50 gift card to the Container Store, a $50 gift card to Sweet Taste of Texas, and a $50 VISA gift card and others to come! 160 Mantis ™ Q40 donated by American Printing House Keep braille at your fingertips anytime, anywhere, with the Mantis™ Q40: a Bluetooth® keyboard and 40-cell refreshable braille display. Users of the Mantis Q40 no longer need to choose between a keyboard or a braille device. A student or professional typing on the Mantis has a multimodal option of refreshable braille below the keyboard making it easier to participate in, and succeed at, school or work. Contains the following built-in applications: Basic editor to function as a user's pen and paper, book reader to download and read books in braille, calculator to perform basic mathematical calculations, clock to check the date and time, file manager to organize one's work, HumanWare signature thumb keys and home button, 15 hours of battery life with rechargeable, removable batteries and 16 GB of internal storage, SD card slot and USB host port for flash drives. 161 A Song with Lucy Arguijo donated by Lucy Arguijo Lucy will sing a song of your choice. The file will be sent to you in mp3 format. What a treat to listen to with friends. 162 Homemade Peanut Delights donated by Zelda Gebhard If you like salted nut rolls, you will love these! This delightfully delicious candy is all marshmallowy and nutty throughout. There are two pounds of individually wrapped pieces so there is plenty to enjoy and to share of this salty and sweet treat made by Zelda. 163 $150 Braille Superstore Gift Certificate donated by Braille Revival League “Come browse with us and shop to your hearts' content at the Braille Superstore. Check out their great selection of accessible games, toys, signature guides, braille and talking watches, braille card games, educational items for preschool and K-12 students, adapted timers and cooking instruments, tactile labeling items, talking calculators, thermometers, scales, MP3 players, audio Bibles, and braille books, just to wet your appetite.” 164 Purple Pearl Necklace donated by Cindy Hollis This lovely necklace features 7-to-8-millimeter naturally shaped purple pearls. They are hand knotted between for added security and elegance. The 20-inch necklace closes with a lobster claw clasp. This beautiful necklace will dress up any ensemble! 165 Summer Vacation Bundle donated by GDUI Yippee! Another GDUI Sweet Summer Vacation bundle! Rating: 4 paws! GDUI-branded harness pouch where you can store a roll of pick-up bags, keys, and cash/credit card; a gray collapsible bowl with carabiner clip which holds 36 ounces; a Nerf Collapsible 2-in-1 Agility Tunnel and Target Dog Game! Also included is a large, Invincible Triple Chain dog toy and a cute 29-inch plush carrot squeaky toy by Petlou; a package of five reusable Scrubby instant, waterless bath mitts; a large 56 by 28 inch pink microfiber dog bath towel with two white embroidered bones in one corner by Frisco; a blue Coleman roll-up 24 by 36 by 2 inch travel pet bed with a durable water-resistant nylon top, a waterproof PVC base and polyester fill. It folds in half lengthwise to roll up and fasten with two sturdy buckles. Machine wash and line dry. It's time to snuggle up and dream of another fun-filled, splendid sunny summer day tomorrow! (yawn) 166 Echo Show5th Generation donated by Library Users of America The latest and greatest Alexa Echo Show is now available for you to enjoy. The 5.5-inch screen can display the time, a calendar, the weather, photos, video calls, podcasts, read audio books, plus stream your favorite music, tv shows, and podcasts, all controlled with your voice. With the built-in camera, you may check in on children and pets, or drop in on your home when you are away. When not in use, you can set the background to a slideshow of your favorite photos. Prime members also get unlimited cloud storage. There are multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera OFF button and encrypted Ring videos. The Echo Show now has 2 times the bass and a clearer sound for your enjoyment. 167 Joann's Fudge (6 slices) donated by Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Joan and Frank Nephew opened the first Joann's Fudge Store on Mackinac (pronounced Mackinaw) Island. Today, Joann's Fudge is a third-generation family business that continues Joan and Frank's commitment to providing high quality products. Each slice is ½ pound for a total of three pounds. You can order six slices of one flavor or mix and match from the list below. Flavors: Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Chocolate Cherry, Chocolate Cookie Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Pecan, Chocolate Toffee, Chocolate Turtle, Chocolate Walnut, Double Dark Chocolate, Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Walnut, Double Dark Chocolate Espresso, Double Dark Chocolate Mint, Double Dark Salted Caramel, German Chocolate, Maple Walnut, Peanut Butter, Pumpkin Pie, Raspberry Truffle, Rocky Road, and Vanilla Salted Caramel. 168 Braille American Wall Flag donated by Veterans of ACB This beautiful flag is designed from very durable polymer and is recommended for permanent indoor display only. The flag measures 15 by 19 inches and weighs approximately 5 lbs. It has a brass-colored frame, mounting hardware and instructions included at no additional cost. Be proud and display your patriotism with this attractive flag. Segment Four- Jeff Thom and Terri-Lynn Higashi 169 $250 Pet Package donated by Tim and Maria Stone of Scoop Masters You will enjoy splurging on your pet and yourself with all the wonderful gift cards included: A $100 Chewy gift card, a $75 Amazon gift card, a $50 Cheesecake Factory gift card and a $25 Starbucks gift card. 170 Lunch with the ACB Executive Director donated by ACB Enjoy one-on-one time with ACB Executive Director, Scott Thornhill, over lunch in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 to be determined by the winner and Scott. 171 Canvas Tote Bag from Blind Girl Designs donated by Tricia Waechter on behalf of AAVL Join us in celebrating the AAVL with this beautiful canvas 15 by18-inch full-zip tote bag. The 12 by 12-inch print explodes with color. The top of the print has the words CELEBRATE in teal, EXPERIENCE in pink AND WISDOM in orange. The words are in a graceful arch. Beneath the words in the center of the print is a dynamic colorful fireworks display. The bottom of the print in 3D yellow puff ink are the letters AAVL and below that are the letters in tactile, readable braille. There is a fold in the bottom of the bag so that the bag can sit upright. It has a full zip across the top as well as a zippered inside pocket. It's a Blind Girl Designs classic! 172 Delicious Homemade Cookies from Patty's Kitchen donated by Patty Slaby Let your imagination guide your taste buds selecting 3 dozen of the same choice or 3 dozen of three 1 dozen choices. Choices include: peanut butter, oatmeal, molasses-ginger, snickerdoodles, chocolate chip, or anything you can imagine, even lemon. Very popular! Yum, Yum! 173 $100 Honey-Baked Ham Gift Card donated by Leslie and Jeff Thom You will enjoy having this $100 gift card for Honey-Baked Ham plus scrumptious sides from the Honey-Baked Ham Store. Enjoy this delicious feist with family or friends anytime over the summer or during the holidays! 174 Touch of Hawaiian Beauty Earring and Necklace Set donated by Hawaii Association of The Blind You will dazzle in this pair of earrings that feature a shiny ball on the top with tiny white seashell hanging from the ball. The seashell has delicate lines within it. It comes with an 18-inch necklace and a basket charm. Within the basket there are 3 delicate white stones similar to the shiny balls of earrings. It also comes with some surprise treats such as chocolate, and coffee. 175 Two Bottles of Wine donated by the Oklahoma Council of the Blind 1 bottle of Sunset Bliss and 1 bottle of Sex-In-The-Vineyard Wines. Wakefield's Winery is in the rolling hills of central Oklahoma. They produce some of the best kept secrets of delicious award-winning wines in the state for the most discriminating tastes! "SUNSET BLISS", is a tropical fruit Riesling sweet white table wine with hints of kiwi, pineapple and mango is an Oklahoma State Fair Silver Medal winner. “SEX-IN-THE-VINEYARD” is a Black Cherry Pinot Noir. This sweet wine is an “Oklahoma State Fair Bronze Medal” winner and the “People's Choice Award” winner. If you like sexy wine, this is the wine for you! Wakefield's Winery does not ship to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, and Virginia. 176 Explore 8 Magnifier donated by HumanWare Magnification up to 30X with HD stunning image quality, fully customizable functions, touchscreen to navigate easily through menus, twin Ultra HD cameras for desktop or distance viewing, large physical buttons to adjust magnification and contrast, can be connected easily to a large screen TV, battery life of 4.5 hours. 177 Two Pounds of Homemade Fudge donated by ACB Board Director Cecily Laney Nipper Indulge your sweet tooth. Enjoy two pounds of homemade fudge. Choose from flavors such as double chocolate, peanut butter, and coffee; with two pounds of the same flavor or one pound each of two different flavors. You will be contacted to customize this rich tasty treat. Enjoy yourself or share with friends or family! This will be shipped in September. 178 Fun Time in Hawaii donated by Hawaii Association of The Blind A porcelain Shaka wall hook by Hawaiian artist Jason Dow; Enamel mug with a design that says Hawaii in colorful letters below 3 pineapples; Hawaiian Harmony from Big Island Roasters 100% Kona coffee beans 7 ounces; Yellow Hau flower enamel key chain from Paradise Now Hawaii - made on Maui; Lucky Fortune Cat 3-D shaped sponge from Fred. Enamel flair pin shaped like a bowl of ramen noodle soup from Moxhi Kids; Vinyl sticker sheet with Hawaii's favorite smiling foods and 2 larger vinyl stickers shaped like spam musubi and Boba tea from Mochi Kids. These can be placed on water bottles, phone or iPad cases. Bid and enjoy all these fun items from Hawaii. 179 $100 Gift Card to Omaha Steaks donated by AAVIA Everyone loves a good steak! Omaha Steaks offers a wide selection of high-quality meats that are delivered to your doorstep. Yum, yum. 180 Handmade Story Book Quilt made and donated by Margarine Beaman You will love having this story book quilt with each page sporting a different color. The size of this quilt is 45 by 51-inches. This beautiful quilt is great for a young child to look at as they are going to bed. “My grandkids love to lay on top of their bed and look at the colors and animals.” Wow, what an entertaining quilt for that special person in your life! 181 “The Tom Kaufman Make Believe Hillbilly Band” Bundle donated by Tom Kaufman Come and bid on Tom Kaufman's choices from his Make Believe Hillbilly Band showcased during ACB Community Karaoke! You will be able to choose a song or some of Tom's exciting genres from Tom's Band. Tom will send you an mp3 file with your choices. Enjoy this amazing selection repeatedly by yourself or with some friends! 182 A Tony's Energy Bar and Banana Bread Delight donated by Anthony Akamine and Terri Lynn Higashi Akamine, members of Hawaii Association of the Blind Summer days are here again! Yummy for the tummy. Need some treats to kick your summer into high gear? Back by popular demand for the auction. One loaf of chocolate banana bread full of chocolate, bananas, and nuts. If you don't like bananas, we can do mangos. Also, Anthony is perfecting his mom's energy bar treats. Get a bag of these yummy treats packed with Rice Krispies, oatmeal, raisins, peanut butter, and nuts. If you don't like peanuts, we can throw out the nuts. Made by Anthony and his mom's creation. Perfect for those summer days. And the box may even come with a few extra goodies. 182 B Tony's Energy Bar and Banana Bread Delight donated by Anthony Akamine and Terri Lynn Higashi Akamine, members of Hawaii Association of the Blind Summer days are here again! Yummy for the tummy. Need some treats to kick your summer into high gear? Back by popular demand for the auction. One loaf of chocolate banana bread full of chocolate, bananas, and nuts. If you don't like bananas, we can do mangos. Also, Anthony is perfecting his mom's energy bar treats. Get a bag of these yummy treats packed with Rice Krispies, oatmeal, raisins, peanut butter, and nuts. If you don't like peanuts, we can throw out the nuts. Made by Anthony and his mom's creation. Perfect for those summer days. And the box may even come with a few extra goodies. 183 $100 Bloomin' Brands Gift Card donated by AAVL Bloomin' Brands gift cards are the freshest way to see for yourself how one card can offer so many appetizing choices from steak, seafood to classic Italian. Our card can be redeemed at any of the following restaurants: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. What a wonderful way to enjoy a night out with family or friends! 184 Versa Slate Paperless Erasable Braille Slate and Stylus donated by Lucy Edmonds The Versa Slate is a braille slate that is paperless and erasable. It works just like a regular slate and stylus, but without paper. It features four rows of 20 cells each, and a magnetic stylus that is built into the side of the unit for easy storage. 185 Himalayan Salt Lamp donated by Jeff and Keri Bishop of Tucson, AZ You will love using this Himalayan Salt Lamp. It is 9 inches high, 4 inches wide with a 7W night light bulb inside. This lamp glows a lovely pink that shows all the different variations of color in the large salt crystal. It is a spectacular piece of decor that would look great on any mantel or end table. 186 Podcasting Bundle with Accessible Tools donated by BITS This package contains all you need to conduct the interview of your dreams! You will be able to record high quality music or just capture life as it happens. The Zoom H4essentials is an accessible digital voice recorder. The first thing you hear when you turn it on is it prompting you to enable speech and beeps providing independent navigation of most system options. The Zoom H4essentials has a built-in stereo microphone, with dual XLR connections available as well and it supports up to one terabyte micro SD card, and is powered by USB-C or AAA batteries, not included. The Samson Q2U microphone is a versatile handheld dynamic mic. This microphone allows you to connect via XLR into an audio interface, such as the Zoom H4essentials, or directly to your computer via an included USB cable. Great for rejecting off access noise, these microphones are ideal for interviewing individuals in an environment that might not be the most conducive for podcast interviews. Bid today on the great podcasting bundle including one Zoom H4essentials field recorder, 2 Samson Q2U mic's, 2 XLR cables, and 1 128 GB microSD card. 187 A Home Baked Cookies from Andrea Conner's Kitchen donated by Andrea Conner These delicious cookies melt in your mouth! The light, buttery goodness of a crescent formed into a ball, loaded with chopped pecans, flavored with a hint of vanilla, then dusted in powdered sugar. One dozen with almond flavor and one dozen cocoa flavor. They're sure to satisfy your cookie craving! Enjoy these scrumptious cookies yourself or share with friends or family. 187 B Home Baked Cookies from Andrea Conner's Kitchen donated by Andrea Conner These delicious cookies melt in your mouth! The light, buttery goodness of a crescent formed into a ball loaded with chopped pecans, flavored with a hint of vanilla, then dusted in powdered sugar. One dozen with almond flavor and one dozen cocoa flavor. They are sure to satisfy your cookie craving! Enjoy these scrumptious cookies yourself or share with friends or family. 188 One-on-One In-Person or Phone Conversation with Our Talking Book Narrator Donated by ACB Enjoy chatting with our talking book narrator, Mare Trevathan. Here's your chance for a one-on-one, behind the scenes conversation with a talking book narrator. The winner could either use this in person in Jacksonville or be contacted after the convention to make arrangements for a phone conversation. 189 $50 Amazon Gift Card donated by Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired It is time to treat yourself to something special and here's a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon! 190 One-hour Business Coaching Session and $25 Gift Card to Pete's Coffee donated by Ardis Bazyn Enjoy this one-hour business coaching session with Ardis Bazyn. Ardis coaches on positive image building, secrets for coping with challenges and change, creating a plan for professional/business success, speaking skills, writing skills, advocacy skills and inexpensive marketing/public relations initiatives. Also included is a $25 Pete's Coffee gift card to enjoy with some friends or family! Expiration Date: June 30, 2025. 191 Nebraska Black Tote Bag from Blind Girl Designs donated by Tricia Waechter on behalf of Nebraska The delightful Nebraska tote bag has white vinyl ink printed on a black canvas, full-zip 15 by 18-inch tote bag with an interior zipper pocket. The top of the 9 by 13-inch print starts boldly with the state name NEBRASKA and underneath it is spelled also in braille. Underneath the word NEBRASKA is the entire state outline of Nebraska exactly like a map. The only difference from a map is on the left side of the state there's a white cane instead of a straight line and on the northwestern border there is another white cane instead of a line. At the end of the strap of the white cane, the map continues along the river as it naturally would. The river continues all the way down to the southeast border of the state. In the middle of the west side of the state are the historic rolling sand hills, which are covered by prairie grasses. These sand hills are replicated by small wavy tactile hills as a nod to this critical and historic portion of the state, which supports the cattle industry. Starting in the middle to the right side of the print are three huge stalks of corn. There's a reason this is proudly called the Cornhusker state! 192 Berkey Creamery Bundle Package donated by Pennsylvania Council of The Blind One thing that most Pennsylvanians agree on is “Ice cream is good, and the Penn State Creamery makes some of the best.” We love ice cream, but we love the science behind it even more. By supporting the Berkey Creamery, you also are supporting food science, the dairy industry and agriculture across Pennsylvania and beyond. The PCB Package includes six pints of ice cream: Peachy Paterno; Cookies-n-Cream; Bittersweet Mint; Death by Chocolate; Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Vanilla Bean (BASED ON INGREDIENT AVAILABILITY). Enjoy this Penn State Creamery 100% cotton t-Shirt with color options of blue or white, sizes small up to 3XL. We've got some fashion for your sweet tooth! Simply stated, all roads lead to the Creamery! Also, enjoy the 21oz travel mug which is a stainless steel beverage container with the Penn State Berkey Creamery emblem on it. Segment Five- Kolby Garrison and Mary Haupt 193 $50 Amazon Gift Card donated by New Jersey Council of The Blind It is time to treat yourself to something special and here's a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon! 194 Doggie Gift Basket donated by Jeff and Keri Bishop This doggie gift bag comes with lots of goodies for your guide dog. This set includes: Two jumbo collapsible dog dishes for travel, A hard rubber giggle ball, a nylon dual length leash in bright safety green It's the same size and length as standard guide dog leashes, hillside farms chicken jerky for dogs, hillside farms jerky twist (dried chicken and sweet potato), a velour kennel blanket. A back seat cover or hammock (covers the entire seat and floor by putting 2 handles on the head rest in the back or a hammock by putting the second set of handles over the all 4 heads rest of the front and back), a dog safety seatbelt, a tug of war nylon bone, doggy poo bags, a grooming kit (has right and left grooming mittens, a comb and a grooming brush the straps around your hand. This gift set comes in a reusable shopping bag that has been sewn from a recycled dog food bag. 195 Disney 100 Years of Wonder Mickey Watch and Minnie Mouse Watch donated by Connie Jacomini You will love having these enchanting Mickey and Minnie Mouse watches that feature a detailed 3-layer dial with a laser-cut silhouette of your favorite character alongside the Disney 100 logo. Plus, it arrives beautifully packaged and ready for gift giving. Wow, what a fantastic gift either for yourself or someone special in your life! 196 Dry Aged Steaks for a Summertime Grill donated by ACB Development Director Bill Reeder Enjoy four luxury steakhouse prime grade ribeye steaks, dry aged for 45 days and hand cut two inches thick. Grill ready and perfect for a fancy summer BBQ. They are accompanied by two bottles of fine wine (red or white) and Kosmos famous BBQ steak rub. What a treat to have for a summer meal with friends or family! 197 Pat's Beef Jerky Gift Box donated by Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired This fantastic beef jerky is from A Land of Kansas Company. The box features four different flavors of beef jerky made from Kansas beef, and two packages of beef stick. Enjoy this delicious treat yourself or share with friends. 198 A Gift Box of Fragrance donated by Barry Carver of Mountain Crafted A box of sulfate-free fragrance available in Cactus Flower or Jade. You may request braille labels on all your items. This bundle includes: 8 ounces shampoo, 8 ounces hair conditioner, 8 ounces shower gel, 4 ounces moisturizing cream, 1 ounce body mist, 1 ounce room spray. A little dab goes a long way. 199 $100 VISA Gift Card donated by Mississippi Council of The Blind You can use this $100 VISA gift card any time for dining or doing some shopping for yourself or someone special! 200 a Maryland box of Goodies donated by ACB of Maryland Bid and enjoy this box of goodies from Maryland. It includes: Old Bay Fisher's Popcorn, Jeppi Nuts, Chocolate Crabs dusted with Old Bay, Hot Sauce, Crab Cake Mix, Old Bay Seasoning, and some Chesapeake Mouth Party Caramels! Special Add Ons: "Home is Where the Old Bay Is" 5 by 7 print, Bigs Old Bay Sunflower Seeds, Crab Towel, and an Old Bay Insulated Tumbler. 201 Hills of Purple Heather donated and performed by Jeanette Kutash The lucky winner will enjoy sharing this piano piece performed by Jeanette. As you hear this beautiful melody, imagine yourself walking through the hills with the purple heather, a beautiful flower which represents healing and quieting of the mind. The hills and the heather invite those who walk through them to revel in a feeling of confidence to pursue living life to the fullest with those you love. As the music increases and decreases in volume, we find gradual healing, calmness, and the feeling that we can get through all storms ahead with grace and tranquility. The piece culminates with a final chord which represents that feeling of being whole from the heather's qualities. 202 $100 Honey Baked Ham Gift Card donated by ACB Media Coordinator Larry Gassman Whether you're celebrating a loved one, marking a special occasion, or simply wanting to surprise a friend, show you care with a Honey Baked Ham. Enjoy this delicious treat with friends or family. 203 Baby Afghan in White, Yellow, and Green donated by Keri Bishop Enjoy this baby Afghan crocheted like a jumbo granny square or continuous granny square. The center is white bordered by a pastel green then white and trimmed in pastel yellow. Afghan measures 42 by 42 inches. Wow, what a beautiful Afghan to give as a gift for that someone special! 204 $100 Gift Card to Walmart Donated by Mary Haupt Fill your basket with treats for your family and friends. The $100 gift card offers a wonderful opportunity for you to treat yourself or to please and surprise others. 205 Four Bags of Healthy Dog Treats donated by ACB of Connecticut Here's something for the canines in your life. You will receive 4 bags of healthy dog treats baked, packed, and shipped by special needs students at Bellcate School in Vermont. They are freshly baked upon order and contain no preservatives. The flavors are Peanut Butter Pumpkin, Calming Chamomile and Honey Maple Mousse with the maple coming from the farm on the school property and Apple, Oatmeal and Cheese. They are truly making a difference for our dogs! 206 2012 Read Easy Move Scanning Device donated by Roberta McCall You can use this freestanding scanning device which will read out all printed text to users to assist you with everyday life. It includes headphones so you can hear what the scanner is reading to you. It has a custom carrying case, clear voices, Keypad Feature Pack For users requiring additional features such as multi-page documents, WIFI navigation control, saving, loading, importing, and exporting documents! Low Vision Pack that connects your Move to television or computer screen. Let's you view your documents in large print, (up to 2x newspaper headline size on a 22” screen), as well as listen to them. 207A Loaf of Homemade Pumpkin Bread Donated by Terri Nettles Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a party, this bread will delight all who love pumpkin any time of day. Enjoy this pumpkin bread either plain or with chocolate chips yourself or share with friends or family. It is delicious. 207B Loaf of Homemade Pumpkin Bread Donated by Terri Nettles Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a party, this bread will delight all who love pumpkin any time of day. Enjoy this pumpkin bread either plain or with chocolate chips yourself or share with friends or family. It is delicious! 208 Handmade Pottery Snack Tray and Butter Dish donated by Patty Fletcher You will enjoy this lovely snack tray which is a rectangular shaped plate with rounded edges. The edges and sides of this piece are textured. It is a marigold color with a glossy finish. Also enjoy the accompanying butter dish which is an oblong shaped plate. It is marigold with a glossy finish. These one-of-a-kind handmade pottery pieces are both useful and lovely. 209 $50 Amazon Gift Card donated by Friends in Art It is time to treat yourself to something special and here's a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon! 210 Four-piece Amalia Serving Set donated by Becky Gleason Enjoy having this four-piece set of elegant flatware. It will add sparkle to any table setting. Made from high-quality 18/10 Stainless Steel, each piece is beautiful, durable and dishwasher safe. The serving utensils feature a unique vine design and rope detail. This set includes a Serving Spoon, Slotted Spoon, Serving Fork, and Serving Spatula. Use this serving set yourself or make someone incredibly happy by making them the recipient of this useful and classy gift. 211 $50 Starbucks Gift Card donated by Merrilee Hill-Kennedy Everyone loves a good cup of coffee. It's even better with some friends or family members over some laughs! As an extra bonus, Starbucks also has goodies to eat. Bid so you can enjoy all the delicious choices from a great coffee establishment. 212 Two Dozen Homemade Cookies donated by Mary Cook of Outta Sight Sweets LLC Your choice of either snickerdoodle or triple chocolate chip cookies. The snickerdoodle is an old-fashioned d

christmas tv american amazon spotify fear california death texas world friends earth starting peace disney apple washington action state land gospel san francisco song michigan wild home green seattle winning fun spanish merry christmas north carolina local new jersey italian coffee explore north america pennsylvania alabama iphone hawaii utah greek veterans record celebrate adventures 3d ring grammy band maryland oklahoma wine target podcasters sun missouri happy holidays touch alaska kansas rev blind pc android choices gift connecticut council kitchen auto starbucks phase charge mississippi arkansas mac computers kansas city records citizens ice active nebraska chocolate ios cheese brands prime ipads basic honoring bbq uno west virginia filmmakers vermont wifi pilates maker lunch jacksonville ac pacific northwest apple music delaware content creators visa couch yellow rhode island cookies south dakota hills includes li hawaiian musicians washington state maui northwest shirt accessibility grill cream aaa delicious popcorn beneath users raleigh all in vinyl surrounding tucson arizona bits afghan sirius xm pendant chili shipping amazon music hurry sd bluetooth usb patch homer gb lexington arrives pound doordash kern bibles pounds food network thick serves chapel hill fleming peanut butter cardinal peanuts bundle choice awards hot sauce lavender fragrance greensboro underneath stereo portable wineries kermit instacart kona ferris cctv yum yummy xl wakefield my heart boba gift cards olive garden frisco bid kosmos roomba usb c fudge shoppers winston salem coupon goodies cheesecake factory braille ocr dishwashers mantis oatmeal pvc chewy rook daytona beach aches get moving acb pecans king james version fun time riesling shaka rocky road meaty global sales keurig music box rainier cabernet ounce cornhuskers pumpkin pie minnie mouse wine bar creamery pennsylvanians shipped outback steakhouse texas roadhouse amazon gift cards kolby xlr dpi sleepy time stylus new living translation echo show chris bell regal cinemas omaha steaks english standard version full hd bloomin stainless steel overarching shipt container store key lime pie rice krispies magnification sd cards mackinac old bay auctioned koni gift certificates key lime new international version niv enamel magnifier almost heaven ultra hd samson q2u gift box jack stack new american standard bible humanware carrabba ask alexa visa gift card ghirardelli memaw zoom h1 smitherman 30x pennsylvania council dc council irobot roomba bonefish grill california council honey baked ham georgia council cactus flower lisa brooks kansas association michigan council hyatt regency hotel two bottles florida council national braille press illinois council mackinaw island german chocolate oklahoma council new jersey council old bay seasoning enstrom starbucks gift card 96khz north carolina council hawaii association washington council kentucky council acb media arizona council himalayan salt lamp keith famie david bradburn bay state council
ACB Community
20240612 Tuning Up Your Tunes

ACB Community

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 43:26


20240612 Tuning Up Your Tunes Originally Broadcasted June 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week's Tuning Up Your Tunes focused on the psychology of singing and keeping your voice healthy. We also had time for Q&A. Participants joined Lisa Brooks and Gudrun Brunot for our final singing lesson as we will be taking a break after this episode.   Sponsored by: Gudrun Brunot

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross
How College Grads Can Prepare for Work

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 31:26


Casey McNerthney on the prosecution process of fentanyl dealers // Lisa Brooks on the success of "Tony Delivers" // Dr. Gordon Cohen on health benefits of olive oil // Jill Schlesinger on how new college grads can prepare for the working world // Daily Dose of Kindness: Steve Hartman remembers some incredible mothers // Gee Scott on the mass exodus of potential Seattle homebuyers

ACB Community
20240508 Tuning Up Your Tunes

ACB Community

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 59:41


20240508 Tuning Up Your Tunes Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Gudrun Brunot and Lisa Brooks for part 4 of a 6-part series designed to enhance your vocal knowledge and skill. Whether you just want to sing better in the shower, or if you want to level up on your next karaoke performance, we have tips for all levels. If you've always wanted to take vocal lessons, here's your opportunity to do so in a fun and interactive way. This month, our topics are voice tone and range, and we will have time for Q&A.   Sponsored by: Gudrun Brunot

KIRO Nights
Episode 151: Hour One - Price Hikes & Sleep Divorce

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 36:22


Price hikes across the state of WA from gas to self employed delivery drivers. Lisa Brooks shares a touching story of her sister. Sleep divorces are on the rise still.

KIRO Nights
Episode 148: Hour One - Award Winners & Kia Boyz

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 35:39


Top Stories - More chaos from the Kia Boyz and KIRO Newsradio's own Lisa Brooks and Heather Bosch win Gracie awards.//Lisa Brooks tells us about her award winning story on the Hub of Hope.//Florida law changes to deal with illegal occupants of houses, how does Washington compare?//President Biden's fundraising in New York City and how his staff handles press.

ACB Community
20240313 Tuning Up Your Tunes

ACB Community

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 61:29


20240313 Tuning Up Your Tunes Originally Broadcasted March 13, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants Join Gudrun Brunot and Lisa Brooks for part 3 of a 6-part series designed to enhance your vocal knowledge and skill. Whether you just want to sing better in the shower, or if you want to level up on your next karaoke performance, we have tips for all levels. If you've always wanted to take vocal lessons, here's your opportunity to do so in a fun and interactive way. This month, our topics were voice tone and vibrato, and we had time for Q&A.

KIRO Nights
Episode 135: Hour Two - What Are Our Pets Thinking?

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 36:41


News Roundup - State Senator JC Wilcox retires, and can AI help us eavesdrop on animals? And - a McDonalds diner's world record.//Lisa Brooks joins us to discuss the Oscars.//A royal family photo conspiracy.

KIRO Nights
Episode 122: Hour Two - Dating and Waiting

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 36:09


Dating tips from a psychic, why almost half of America is single, and inspiration at the gardening show.//Jake, Lisa Brooks and Matt discuss dating, abstinance and finding someone online.//Artist Mike Posner reflects on his hit song "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" as his life changes.

ACB Community
20240214 Tuning Up Your Tunes

ACB Community

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 50:49


20240214 Tuning Up Your Tunes Originally Broadcasted February 14, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Gudrun Brunot and Lisa Brooks for part 2 of a six-part series designed to enhance your vocal knowledge and skill. Whether you just want to sing better in the shower, or if you want to level up on your next karaoke performance, we have tips for all levels. If you've always wanted to take vocal lessons, here's your opportunity to do so in a fun and interactive way. Each call covers specific topics along with time for Q&A.

KIRO Nights
Episode 119: Hour One - Florida Moms & Teacher Appreciation

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 35:27


Last night's Super Bowl was a win for the Kansas City Chiefs, and Taylor Swift was often on screen. RFK Jr. apologizes for an ad that ran during the game trading on his family legacy.//A Florida mom's kids got kicked out of a private religious school because of her OnlyFans work.//Jake, Lisa Brooks and Matt debate if teachers are shown enough appreciation.

KIRO Nights
Episode 118: Hour One - The Three Amigos!

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 35:31


Chris Sullivan and Nate Connors chat with Jake about PETA, puppet punches, and Sunday's big game.//Steve Coogan on MyNorthwest.com top stories.//Jake, Lisa Brooks and Matt discuss mortality and space.

ACB Community
20240110 Tuning Up Your Tunes

ACB Community

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 61:17


20240110 Tuning Up Your Tunes Originally Broadcasted January 10, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Gudrun Brunot and Lisa Brooks for part 1 of a 6-part series designed to enhance your vocal knowledge and skill. Whether you just want to sing better in the shower, or if you want to level up on your next karaoke performance, we have tips for all levels. If you've always wanted to take vocal lessons, here's your opportunity to do so in a fun and interactive way. Each call covers a specific topic along with time for Q&A.

MCH Bridges: The Official AMCHP Podcast
Episode #16: What the Health is Ecology of Homelessness?!

MCH Bridges: The Official AMCHP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 41:26


November is National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month. Severe weather, extreme temperatures, and natural disasters present vastly increased challenges for homeless communities. Listen to our latest MCH Bridges and What the Health?! crossover episode, led by AMCHP's Youth Voice Amplified (YVA) committee, to learn about how climate change is directly affecting people experiencing homelessness. You'll hear from guest hosts Mitra Kashani, environmental public health scientist, and Lisa Brooks, expert in the homelessness system, as they share what homelessness can look like from an individual and systems-level perspective – confronting common misconceptions, emphasizing the impacts of climate change on marginalized and rural communities, and highlighting the opportunities to address this issue by partnering with and centering people with lived experience.  Tune in now to listen to guest host Amber Woodside and speakers Lisa and Mitra as they share their lived experiences and professional insights. In addition, as we enter into this season of giving and gratitude, consider ways you might be able to give back to your community members experiencing homelessness, especially youth. Disclaimer: This episode discusses topics of climate change, natural disasters, loss, death, discrimination, and homelessness. Please prioritize your mental health and consider if you are ready to listen to this episode. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You can also sign up to join virtual sharing and listening sessions for people experiencing climate anxiety at www.climateawakening.org.Resources: YVA Resource Kit Study From Abt Projects: Thousands of Additional Deaths Each Year Due to Climate Change-Induced Heat Report: Climate Change and the Los Angeles' Homelessness Response System SAMHSA Homelessness Programs & Resources  HHS Homelessness Programs & Resources Guide: Make a Homeless Care Package That Actually Helps Assemble Care Kits for the Homeless 

KIRO Nights
Episode 66: The Matt Butler Experience - Lisa Brooks & Film

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 35:59


Lisa Brooks joins the Matt Butler Experience and discusses her Mount Rushmore of Seattle Rock and reflects on the classic debate cat vs dog people. A look at Matthew Perry and his career and other film talk. 

KIRO Nights
Episode 24: Hour Two - 9/11 Remembered

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 34:24


News Roundup - WA has a litter problem, and giving movers your number can cause a LOT of spam.//9/11 Remembered with Lisa Brooks & Matt Butler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross
An Important Statue Stolen in Bonney Lake

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 35:01


Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint: I-405 will be closed again this weekend // Lisa Brooks on an important statue stolen in Bonney Lake // Jeffrey Solochek on education vouchers in Florida being used for non-educational expenses // Dose of Kindness -- An Orange County teacher finds a kidney donor // Gee Scott on why a $19 minimum wage should be approved in unincorporated King County // Colleen shares an update on her story of a wellness center in AberdeenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Episode 12: Hour Two - Roundabouts & Manilow Memories

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 34:30


Jake's  somewhat confused by new types of roundabouts.//Lisa Brooks joins the show to talk about her sister's connection to famed singer Barry Manilow.//Friends writer claims it wasn't a great experience working for the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Episode 11: Hour Two - Saddest Songs

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 34:15


News Roundup - Chris Sullivan on I90 construction, Jake's salmon story, cities resisting the construction of homeless shelters, Gen Z's preference for sad songs.//The saddest songs that soundtracked our youth, with Lisa Brooks & Matt Butler.//Little League World Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross
How to Save Money With Orphaned Retirement Accounts

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 37:16


Jill Schlesinger on how to save money with orphaned retirement accounts // Lisa Brooks with the unlikely connection between a Seattle broadcaster and a victim of the Titan submersible implosion // Paging Dr. Cohen on a possible reversal for hair loss // Casey McNerthney on the latest data from King County on gun related incidents // Dose of Kindness -- the story of the unicorn dog // Ursula Reutin on all of the new phrases circulating the internet // Andrew Pontzen on the mysteries of the universe and using AI to solve themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One : Things that used to be great

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 34:27


Leticia Martinez cause of death - discussion with Lisa Brooks, things that used to be great but suck nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One : Honking your horn IS NOT free speech

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 33:24


- Lisa Brooks discusses Leticia Martinez case, crazy flight, Police tech, baseball, honking your horn is not free speechSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 33:54


KIRO NewsRadio's Lisa Brooks on the outlook for driverless cars.//Increasing airline fees impacting travellers.//Attempts to force verified insurance for drivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One: Hooray for Hollywood

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 33:22


Frank Sumrall from MyNorthwest and Lisa Brooks from the newsroom joins for talk about the Oscars, Tom Cruise's non appearance, and more.//The song of the year and movie music.//A famed director's new film just announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross
Regulating Future Self-Driving Car Technology

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 43:11


Feliks Banel with a brief update on the demise of the Pike St. cherry trees // Christina Goldbaum, NYT, with stories of women living under Taliban rule, part 2 // Matt Markovich on catalytic converter and car tab legislation in Olympia // Dose of Kindness -- turning tragedy into service // Gee Scott on this week's Seahawks signings // Lisa Brooks on regulating future self-driving car technology // Micki Gamez on a restaurant customer suing over false buffalo wing advertisingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One: Post Oscar Observations

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 34:08


Post Oscar observations with Spike & Lisa Brooks.//The bill to lower BAC required for a DUI failed in Olympia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour Two : Favorite Bands

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 33:18


Lisa Brooks joins Spike to discuss favorite bands / Notoriety and fame / Tom Hanks / TextsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One: Movies & the NBA

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 34:20


Frank Sumrall of MyNorthwest and Lisa Brooks talk with Spike & Matt about what movies should have sequels made.//Frank Sumrall on the NBA.//Memories of President Jimmy Carter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One: Date Night Movies

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 34:01


Frank Sumrall of MyNorthwest and Lisa Brooks from the newsroom join us to talk movies.//News about the health of actor Bruce Willis.//Frank's got a fix for the NFL that would have solved the controversy over the final call of this year's Superbowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour Three: Best Romantic Movies

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 33:17


Spike & Lisa Brooks talk about the best romantic movies ever made.//Singer Rod Stewart's demo that got him his first recording contract is up for auction.//TextsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One: Oscar Nominees

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 33:18


Lisa Brooks from the KIRO Newsroom and Frank Sumrall from MyNorthwest on the Oscars//Texters respond with their thoughts on the Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One: Most Anticipated Movies

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 33:22


Frank Sumrall of MyNorthwest and Lisa Brooks from the newsroom join us to talk most anticipated movies of 2023.//Farewell to the 52 year stage manager of the Paramount Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KIRO Nights
Hour One: Remembering Jeff Beck

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 36:47


Guitar icon Jeff Beck, founder of the Yardbirds, passes at 78. Spike talks about not taking life for granted.//Lisa Brooks and Frank Sumrall from MyNorthwest on the Golden Globe Awards and the changing model of movie watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gee and Ursula Show
Hour 3: Ursula's Musical Gift to Gee

The Gee and Ursula Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 34:11


GUEST: Dr. Angela Rasmussen on COVID, RSV and flu // Ursula Reutin, Spike O'Neil, Lisa Brooks, Nick Creasia and Aaron Mason cover "Little Drummer Boy." // WE HEAR YOU! and WORDS TO LIVE BYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The #justbloodypostit podcast
S5 Ep98: Ep #98: Wanting more (and making it happen!) with Chef Lisa Brooks

The #justbloodypostit podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 31:50


You're going to love chef Lisa. Listen to hear how she ditched corporate life to follow her passion for food and become a successful private chef. And (because she doesn't like turning work away!) grow it into an exclusive dining business that celebrates the joy of feasting. Now that her business is ticking over nicely, she's growing her personal brand on to TikTok - where she has 219k followers. We discuss,

KIRO Nights
Hour Three: Crows in the Know

KIRO Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 34:23


Spike chats with KIRO Newsradio's Lisa Brooks about her crows - by listener request along with more observations on pets and animal intelligence//A new rideshare service as a part of the public transit system in Lynwood//Texts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FORward Radio program archives
On The Edge With K.A. Owens | Lisa Brooks | Post Primary Political Overview | May 20, 2022

FORward Radio program archives

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 28:58


K.A. Owens interviews Lisa Brooks. She shares a Post Primary Political Overview. Recorded Friday May 20, 2022, 2PM.

Be It Till You See It
More than one great moment (ft. Brad Crowell)- Ep68

Be It Till You See It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 30:32


Back from the Pop-up Pilates tour and their 7,000 mile road trip, Brad and Lesley share highlights and insights from the adventure, plus the benefits of exploring short-term identities. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Life in the tour vanCelebrating winsThe sense of loss that leads to loss of identity Giving permission to be something you aren't good at yetExploration for your next purpose Writing out your brilliant ideasEpisode References/Links:AGENCY MINI: Profitablepilates.com/miniThor Challgrens Website: https://www.yourturntofly.com/lesley  OPC Flashcards:OPC Flashcards are on AmazonOPC Flashcards are on our site  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.  ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Social MediaInstagramFacebookTik TokLinkedIn Episode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:01  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world. And the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity. And it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and be it till you see it. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life Brad and I are going to dig into the permissive combo I had with Thor Challgren, in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to that episode, feel free to pause us now. Go back and listen to that one and then come back and join us. Okay, well, this is our first time recording in the studio again.Brad Crowell 1:04  Yeah, we're back in Vegas. And yeah, right there. Yeah, we're back in Vegas. Didn't say yes. Yeah. Vega (Lesley: Yea, No...)Lesley Logan 1:19  So we've been back for a bit. We actually got back late on well, not late. We actually made it in time for dinner on the fifth. But this is our first interview recap back in the studio. And so thank you all for following along on the tour. Brad wrote an update to our van up like, what do you call it?Brad Crowell 1:37  Well, we've got two things. We've got the van build. (Lesley: Yeah.) And then we had the tour. I haven't actually wrote a blog post about the tour itself. I have written are the third van build, a blog. And that's on onlinepilatesclasses.com/blog. If you feel like reading along, yeah, it's fun. It's aLesley Logan 1:58  It's all about how we're building out the van and what we're not going to do. We are gonna do. Yeah, we got done. So we stayed warm. It was really a lot of fun. The tour was actually a lot of fun. It wasBrad Crowell 2:08  We drove, are you ready for this? 7000 miles, (Lesley: 7,000) And 106 hours behind the wheel.And that's also only if you use Google Maps from city to city. That doesn't include the times we got lost, had to make a U-turn.Yeah. Drove around town because we were there for a day or three. Yeah, you know, so...Lesley Logan 2:28  We definitely spent more time behind the wheel than I think. (Brad: Yeah, I mean, it was uhh) I also don't think it counts the hour and a half extra traffic jam that we had to somehow avoid that I never saw in Florida.Brad Crowell 2:40  Yeah, we'll give you 108. (Lesley: Thank you) cuz definitely like DC, Richmond. Both of those were just like, the worst. And then. (Lesley: Oh my god. The trip from...) Yeah. Miami from Miami toYeah, the trip from your parents to Wilmington, right. For hours, y'all the time never got less. Oh, it was the weirdest thing. It was like time stopped. And we're like, we're still driving, right? How come the How come Google Maps hasn't changed our arrival. Like it still says one hour, 51 minutes, we're gonna like ehhh. Lesley Logan 3:09  I like used the time remaining to determine when I get to say I get to switch. So I like it take over and I'm like, Okay, I'm going to half that. And then I'm going to ask to switch over and it wasn't changing. And I was like, this is pissing me off. Because Google is keeping me behind the wheel longer than I should be behind the wheel. I'm upset. But anyways.Brad Crowell 3:27  We obviously shared the driving, there's not a chance I could have done 106 hours by myself. (Lesley: Nor I) Generally, Lesley was driving in the morning and I drive in the evening. But anyway, if we got a chance to see you on the tour, just wanted to reiterate how amazing it was to see you in person. We love that the chances that we get to to reconnect with you in real life and you know, give each other hug that is one of our favorite things. Being on the road is something that Lesley and I are both very passionate about. Thanks for coming out.Lesley Logan 3:58  Thank you for everyone. Oh my gosh, the time each time we were in at lead classes in Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, ahh it was just so fun. And you you really brightened the trip becauseBrad Crowell 4:11  We would have added Philly to that list, but we didn't actually have the class. So we still love you Philly as well.I'm just gonna be, here's why. Y'all, I didn't know it until the 18th. But somewhere along the drive, I contracted COVID and I was asymptomatic. So thanks to the vaccine and my booster. Like, my body was like, rocking it. And because somebody reached out and said that they test positive, we got tests, and I'm not even kidding. I'm gonna like paint the picture. We've now gone through like all these states, seen all these people. One third of the drive. We're like 2600 miles into the drive right?We're in Philly. We've been in his parents house for several days now. I was in a car with them for over an hour the night before, we were Plus in in the car with me for a weekLesley Logan 4:56  For a week. And so then I was like, Oh, we got it. No worries. We'll Just get tested because that's what you do. Like, it's not a big deal, we'll just go get tested. And I was sitting there looking at this test and I and I was like watching it. And I'm not even kidding when the line went on that, like I was positive. I was like, oh my god, this is worse than like watching a pregnancy test. (brad laughs) And of couse and like also in that moment, I just felt like the weight of this like the world because, and maybe anyone who's tested positive, like, every single person we saw I unknowingly exposed to this virus right before the holidays. (Brad: Right.) And so we had to sit there and text, everybody. We're talking people with elderly parents, we're talking our pregnant assistant like I, and luckily it had by the time I found out we had been many days since then. So they literally test and get back to us and, and tell us that they were officially negative. And that was every single negative. Brad Crowell 5:50  At least there was that? Yeah, it was that but it affected our Christmas plans. My grandparents are older, you know, all the things.Lesley Logan 5:57  And also, I had exposed everybody. So now everybody's on their new isolation time. So I had to mask up. So we canceled, Philly. We canceled this pop up we were gonna do in New York for business. That was private, a little event. And luckily, it happened at the beginning. And I was asymptomatic. And no one got COVID from from me. SoBrad Crowell 6:16  Yeah (Lesley: We stayed that way) and technically three days before Christmas, you text you tested negative two days in a row. So you know, I mean, there's we still could have been around the fam, but just out of an abundance of caution. We didn't.Lesley Logan 6:29  Yeah, so at any rate, Philly, next time.Brad Crowell 6:32  Yeah, we'll be back. Don't worry. I live there. So.Lesley Logan 6:35  He's lives there. But anyways, I just say that because if you've tested positive during this time, it I really did feel like I like, like I let people down. And I, I felt like this morality issue. And I just want to say like, if you do all the best that you all the things, you follow all the rules, and you still get it. Like, just like give yourself a break. And like, I focus on what I could do, what I could do is I worked on our flashcards I put a mask on when I was around the family and like, you know, I drink lots of water, and I just gave myself so much permission to sleep. I was like, I should sleep more.Brad Crowell 7:07  Yeah, you slept a lot that week. I did. And so even though I mean, you know, you you had a relatively mild case. And that was, you know, fortunate. I mean, I know that you're, you know, vaccinated and boosted. So I think that it's something to do with it. You know, but, you know, it was a shock, because you weren't like showing any signs. So that was very, very strange.Lesley Logan 7:30  Yeah. So anyways, Philly, you will have us back, we know it, and then to just to those of you give yours, like focus on the possibilities. And that's what I did do. And it got me through those few days of like being locked in a dungeon. But it wasn't really a dungeon.Brad Crowell 7:42  And we lucked out in that. We were about two days before the rush to buy all the COVID tests. Lesley: yeah!) So we were able to buy half dozen tests and like keep them on reserve for the rest of the tour. So we were showing up at those places we could confidently say, we literally just tested before we got out of the car, you know, we're good to go. And that way we could, you know, see people and keep other things. So (Lesley: It was great.) So anyway, wow, that was a, I'm telling you it was such an incredible experience to like I've never done a road trip quite like that. 7000 miles, and we'veLesley Logan 8:17  It was our longest longest road trip. That was for sure. Brad Crowell 8:20  Yeah, we went from Vegas up along. I 80. Across the, you know, the states to Philly and then from Philly down to Miami. And then from Miami, up through Dallas and then Albuquerque back to Vegas. Lesley Logan 8:35  Yeah, that Panhandle takes a frickin long time.Brad Crowell 8:38  Yeah, we were in Florida forever. It's what it felt like,Lesley Logan 8:40  I was like, California is bigger. Why is this taking longer? (Brad: right) Anyways? Okay, really, really quickly. We are. If you're listening to this, when it comes out the days and ability to sign up for agency mini are running out. Brad Crowell 8:54  Limited, very limited. We are going to be starting. This should beLesley Logan 8:58  We start, we start on January 23. And January 22 is the last day to sign up if there is space.Brad Crowell 9:04  Right. So that means there's five more days. Lesley Logan 9:06  Yeah, so profitablepilates.com Brad Crowell 9:08  Oh, wait, hold on. Just kidding. There are two more days, two more days.Lesley Logan 9:11  Haha. So that's it. That's it two more days. So profitablepilates.com/mini it this is the only time will last time we'll do it until the fall of 2022. And that just means you'd be postponing your goals for a year. I don't know why'd you do that. And on the 30th I am hosting a free webinar that is gonna be really exciting. It's for anyone who's running a business, especially our Pilates folks out there. I really want to help you see how you can actually have your dream schedule, and then also how you can actually make that happen. And we'll be talking about our scheduling tool. So you'll go to profitablepilates.com/scheduling. Okay, well, I mean, let's get into it. But yeah, I think we I think the audience question was what was your favorite part of the tour trip? I feel like...Brad Crowell 9:56  We covered that. We covered it. So thanks for the question. (Brad: Thanks for the question.)Send your questions into the Be It pod on Instagram. Or, your bold moments, we do want to shout out (brad: Yeah) your bold moments. SoIf you if you had something where you're celebrating a win, and it was a Be It, you know moment for you. We want to hear about it. Share it to us on the on Instagram. Yeah. (Lesley: Okay.) Let's move on, let's talk about Thor Challgren. Okay Thor, like a lot of you. And that's very intentional. Alright, YouTube could see what Lesley's holding up there. If you if you're listening, sorry, you're gonna have to go over to YouTube. Okay, Thor, like a lot of you. And I say you, because this is not applicable to Lesley or me, knows what it's like to have your identity taken away, when your kids leave for college. (Lesley: Yeah) sorry, we're doing we don't have that. But if your kids left for college and your whole life, you've been a parent. And then all sudden, they're they're out of the house. And you know, you got the empty ness thing happening or anything associated with that, then I'm sure you can connect with Thor on this. As a recovering girl, strip Girl Scout troop leader, to a now certified life coach, and podcast host of Your Turn To Fly. Thor helps individuals discover their passion for the next season of their life and give themselves permission to change. Lesley Logan 11:25  Yeah, I know, we don't have kids, we don't understand empty nest. Although, you know, sometimes I wonder if the dogs aren't here if then I'm like it's so nice.Brad Crowell 11:35  Well, look, I mean, you know, he talks a lot about the idea of loss, and, and his experience of his oldest daughter going to college, creating a sense of loss for him. And that's, you know, I, because I can't directly relate, but I have a feeling we're gonna experience a sense of loss if and when one of the dogs you know, moves on. (Lesley: Yeah.) So you know, it's definitely relatable.Someday Gaia will actually be the age we think she is. So I know,I know her birthday. Now. She's I know how old she is today, finally. Lesley Logan 12:10  All right, well, anyways, I want to talk about something I loved. He said he talked about, he had a lot of things that were just really great. It's kind of hard for me to pick just one thing. But I really loved the giving yourself permission to be something you aren't good at yet. And I say that I love this because a that's why the podcast was even born. But b, this isn't I've had to do a lot like throughout growing our companies, to even being a pod this be this podcast host. Like I really had to give myself permission to like, just do the best that I could. And like, even to the point like, you know, constructive criticism was coming in. I was like, not right now. I'm really focusing on permission that I'm actually good at this and I could do it. Give me let me get some reps under my belt. And then I'll take the feedback. But I think that a lot of times, we get stuck on being in the beginning. And we get frustrated with ourselves and what we're are not able to do yet because we're not good at it yet, that we don't even get to the point to even being it. And I just love the idea of permission like I'm giving myself permission to do the thing to be the thing that I am not actually good at yet. So it couldn't be more Be It Till You See It.Brad Crowell 13:19  I really liked I thought I thought it was incredibly powerful when Thor said "I have to I had to give myself permission to be greater than a father."Lesley Logan 13:38  I was that not the most powerful thing? Brad Crowell 13:40  Yeah, and that was very counterintuitive is the wrong word. But I think countercultural maybe. (Lesley: yeah) you know, like we like the epitome of success is being a parent and that's the way that it's being defined that you know, when you're a parent, it's the greatest thing you can do, all that kind of stuff. And I think that our association with that concept is exactly why when his daughter went to college, he experienced a sense of loss. Because if that's the best and greatest and the only thing that he can do with his life is be a stay at home dad. What happens when he's not anymore? Right?Lesley Logan 14:19  Right. Well, and that's like so when Thor and I were talking you'll have to excuse August just really going out his neck right there with his foot. But when we when Thor and I were talking when he said that to me, I was like "you have to be on the podcast", like period like end of story because I work with so many moms and and I know that as a non mom saying like "you actually have to come first". "You actually have to focus on the things that you find that fill your cup up too." Because not only are you an like you're a role model for your children, right? But also like at some point they are going to grow up and leave the nest and then what? Right and then what are you doing? So giving yourself that permission is just so key. And I just really loved how he, I loved how he went through it. And he figured this out. And now he's on this mission to help others.Brad Crowell 15:08  Yeah, I mean, he talked about like, well, I got, you know, easily 30 years left in my life. So is the best, quote, unquote, best moment of my life, like, gonna be in the past? (Lesley: Right) You know, what is that? What does that mean? And, and I think, I think what's really difficult, too, when looking at this is, you know, we've, we've all seen movies where, like, you know, there's a character in the movie, who's, you know, greatest moment in life was when they were the quarterback in high school, and now they're, like, 40, and they're still talking about that. And it's like, the, that was like, the culmination of success for them. And like, you know, as viewers, we go, yeah, that's a bummer that that's, that's all that guy like, that's, that's he's stuck in that moment. And I think the thing that's difficult is we do exactly the same thing with parenting. Right? You know, yeah.Lesley Logan 16:02  Oh, that well, and that's, and like, you just say, like, the culture is like, this is a greatest thing you'll ever do. Is every, the greatest you'll ever do is be a parent and, and as a non parent, I think it's important to want to be a parent and do the best that you can, because those are little humans, that are going to be adults someday. But I also think like, your children seeing that you're doing things that fill your cup first, that take care of you, that you aspire to be, it gives them permission to do a lot more. It just really does. I saw something on Instagram today, where someone shared a story about how like, their niece and nieces were like, Oh, it's so cool that you have this job. I am not able to do that, because I'm gonna grow up to be a mom. And she took her aside and was like, "Hey, let me just tell you, that you actually can be both things." (Brad: Right.) And, and so I just, I really enjoyed Thor's like, mission of sharing this, because this that, that, yes, it is so important that if you are a parent that you are like loving all that and doing the things. But that is not all you are, and it can and you can have it you can be the greatest parent and then have another great chapter and another great chapter after that, like we don't just have one great moment in our lives.Brad Crowell 17:14  Well, I think that rolls right into my, (Lesley: yeah) you know, one of the action items that I thought was really awesome, was his thought on what comes next after you've, you know, reached the culmination of that self identity. Right. And he talked about the idea of short term identities and mini purposes. You know, because he was like, "Well, yeah, I used to introduce myself, as, you know, oh, yeah, I'm a stay at home dad, you know, I'm full time taking care of the girls." And he said, "Well, it was really hard for me to introduce myself, because I didn't know how I didn't know what to say I didn't know who I was." And he said, so until I began, like, today, Thor works with people who are in the same position as him, right? And he's a life coach. But before that, before he had that, to, and was able to say that, he decided, "I'm going to learn how to cook. And I'm going to introduce myself as a gourmet chef." And he said, I didn't, I didn't plan to have a career in being a chef, you know, as a chef, but I wanted a new identity. And I know, I knew that it wasn't going to be a forever identity. So I thought, Alright, I'm going to give myself permission to be, you know, to create a short term identity. I thought that was really clever. I thought it was in a good way to help like, reorient and dive into some new things, explore some things. It also takes the pressure off of finding like the next thing. Yes, yeah, that's actually huge. Lesley Logan 18:47  And so he could be a mini purpose as opposed to like, finding my next great adventure and like yeah,Brad Crowell 18:55  All right, now that I've sent all the kids off to college, I'm going to found a country what, what's next?Lesley Logan 19:01  And I think for so many, like, I think we can also just bringing this back to like, the world we live in now. You know, in 20. In March 2020, a lot of people's identity shifted. Like a lot of people (Brad:Yes) either had to switch careers, or they went from teaching in a studio to teaching online or they went from having a job to not having a job or they went from being a parent whose kids went to school to being a homeschooling parent. (Brad: Yep) So a lot of identity shifting happen there. And I think like having that like having permission to have these identity, like short term identities or mini purposes is like a fun way to dabble in what's next, without having to go well, this is it. This is it. Brad Crowell 19:38  Yeah, yeah, that's true. You know, if you treat it as a short term thing, then you don't have to worry about this like, like this life altering decision. That's like, "oh, shoot. Well, I guess I'm," I mean, it'd be like, just imagine, you got to decide if you want to move to another country. Ya know or something like that or like, you know, we were you know that that is like, oh my god, there's like real huge, crazy ramifications. I'd literally be getting rid all my stuff moving. I'd be figuring all that out. Well, we don't I think that we take that kind of a huge decision. And we apply that to everyday things we do in life. Yeah. And that is obviously overkill. Like it doesn't need to be this momentous decision that we're making, it could be. "I'm going to try this for a month" and make it you know, just test it out and figure out if I'm in, you know, and if you love it, hey, this is cool. It's something worth continuing to explore. If you hate it, no big deal.Lesley Logan 20:43  Yeah, you can change your mind everyone, like I like this. We could keep talking about this short because I have so much to say like, it was like when I was dating before I met you, I was like, I am not going to date the type. I always dated him at a date different types of like, think of it like straight jeans and bootcut jeans and low rise jeans and high rise jeans and boyfriend jeans. And like, I was just thinking like, everyone has a type of jean they feel like they fit into but like maybe you should try other jeans. And like once you found those skinny jeans, I found those skinny jeans and they're skinny in their mind, but I love them. So you win. But I also tried those on I didn't like "Oh, I'm gonna date Brad," like we took a long time. So enjoy short term identities play with it you have many purposes. I think that's going to give so many people a lot of permission, which is what he's all about. So okay, well, yeah.Brad Crowell 21:31  All right. Well, let's talk about the be it action items that you discuss with Thor. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items, can we take away from your convo. And I know we already talked about giving yourself permission. And specifically about being, quote on quote, greater than a father. And that's a hard thing to embrace. Because of the way we you know, the story we tell ourselves around that. But what I thought was super complimentary. And he kind of said it as like a side note was, "be willing to uncover the places where you might not yet be willing to believe that you can be greater than a father," you know, or, or greater than a parent, whatever.Lesley Logan 22:19  It's when he was like talking about the questions he asks himself, right. Like, he's like, he's like, Well, like, why don't I think this is true? Who doesn't think that instead of like, not, he doesn't do as an I? He did, like, who doesn't think I can do this? (Brad:Yeah) Like, yeah, so I be and he went, he's, like, willing to go to those places and uncover what it is that you're not willing to believe. Because it's an exploration, it can really help you give yourself that permission.Brad Crowell 22:41  Yeah. And I loved his his idea of like, writing out like, what is the worst that could happen? You know, if, you know, and then he left a line, you know, if blank, you know, did or didn't happen, or whatever, you know, the worst that could happen is I think is the way he phrased it. Yeah, so you know, that there's a lot of inflection in this conversation, like, analyzing of oneself.Lesley Logan 23:06  Yeah. And like, just to go like with that all of you are like, Oh, what's the worst that could happen? Like, our friend Lisa Brooks, who we should definitely have on the pod? (Brad: Totally.) She follows that up with and then what? (Brad: And then what?) And then what's going to add that in here? Because until we have our own like, and then what? Like, so if the worst case scenario happens, and then what? Yeah, I really I really liked I also just liked his, his a executable, a suggestion for us all, which is grab pen and paper and just write out the vision. I think a lot of us think put it off to like, "oh, oh, it's a great idea. I'll think about I'll do that next time. Or I'll do that later. Or that's indicative of time." And I shared a personal story about one of the things that we did, and actually, as this episode is out, I already did the first weekend with our members and like, it's just really incredible. So what I challenge you to do, and I really did love that he challenged you to do this is like, taking that messy action. Grabbing a piece of paper and just writing down this brilliant idea that you have and if nothing else, it's out of your brain and it's somewhere you can go back to when and if you have the time. But I think a lot of people don't think that they're creative and a lot of people don't think they have ideas but you do you have them all the time you just bury them away, you shove them off or you say, "I'll think about that later, I don't have time to think about that." But just write it down or, or voice text it to yourself. Brad Crowell 24:22  Yeah. And the reason that he enjoyed writing it down. And this this I thought was the powerful piece of it. Take five minutes and get started was effectively what he's saying. And why? Because he found that it changes the energy that you have around the thing, right? Because again, we treat these things as these massive, crazy things that "oh my god is gonna take a whole year for me to put this thing together," you know, or do this thing or this idea or whatever. And he said if you just take five minutes you start writing things out around it. You may find that suddenly it doesn't seem as intimidating. It's not quite as massive of a project as you imagined it was. You know, this, like fear of getting started. You can like, you know, get over that hurdle in five minutes by just grabbing a pen and paper and beginning to write it down and starting to do it. (Lesley: Yeah.) So I thought that was amazing. Because, you know, definitely I love the idea of writing it down. But why? Why? Because it can help take that fear away. That fear of getting started, it can help you kind of like suddenly sort through the big mountain that we're making it.Yeah, agreed. He's great. I just really enjoy him. He's just got a love for life and love for people. And yeah, I hope you all take him up on his freebie. It is in the show notes. And he's a hell of a voice. I was very soothing.Lesley Logan 25:51  I know. I know. I, I, Yourturntofly.com/lesley by the way, it's L E S L E Y. So spell it right. Get on it. Okay. I am Lesley Logan.Brad Crowell 26:02  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 26:03  Thank you so much for joining us today. How are you going to use these tips in your life we want to know. Tag us, and also Thor, on Instagram with your takeaways. And just know that every time you do that, it's like a little touch. You know, it's like a little love note to us. And we just it makes us go oh, this is why we're doing this. But also it allows me to like personally, thank you. And I'm gonna thank you right now, but I'll thank you in a DM because I really, we really are so freakin grateful. (Brad: Yeah) for you. Yeah, this podcast is just like so growing and thriving because of your downloads every time you listen, it actually makes a most amazing difference. So thank you so much. Please leave a review over at Apple with how much you love us. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 26:44  Bye for now. Lesley Logan 26:47  That's all I got for this episode of the beat until you see a podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the beat pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others be until you see it. Have an awesome day. 'Be It till You See It' is a production up 'As The Crows Fly Media'.Brad Crowell 27:20  It's written produced, filmed and recorded by your host Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell. Our associate producer is Amanda Frattarelli. Lesley Logan 27:31  Kevin Perez at Disenyo handles all of our audio editing. Brad Crowell 27:35  Our theme music is by Ali at APEX Production Music and our branding by designer and artist Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 27:44  Special thanks to our designer Jirah Mandal for creating all of our visuals (which you can't see because this is a podcast) and our digital producer, Jay Pedroso for editing all the video each week so you can.Brad Crowell 27:56  And to Angelina Herico for transcribing each of our episodes, so you can find them on our website. And finally to Meridith Crowell for keeping us all on point and on timeTranscribed by https://otter.aiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy