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I am so excited to share with you all Kimberly Brown's story for this episode of #29DaysofMagic! She is the Managing Partner Housing Impact Partners. She shares about how as a 16 year old she was selling credit cards and leading the department. She talks about how she got to where she is today. She talks about helping founding the African American Real Estate Professionals for the Los Angeles Chapter. She shares how she started Housing Impact Partners, how she and her partners are working in the wake of the fires that have happened recently, and how she was already way ahead of the game to make a measurable impact on getting people housing. She shares about how important it is to be very intentional in what she does so she can be highly efficient! She also mentions how using technology helps her be super efficient, and how properly researching and knowing how the technology can be beneficial. She shares about how strict personal boundaries help her be so super healthy.Kimberly would ask you to get involved with your local community!Go to Housing Impact Partners to find out more! https://housingimpactpartners.com/Connect with her here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-brown-impact-realty-advisors?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Welcome back, Moneda Moves community. Following an eventful start to this week in news, we have another amazing journalist on the podcast, Cora Cervantes, who spoke with Latinos all last year leading up to the election which landed Trump in office. She's here to share what she heard on the ground from Latinos, many of who are business owners, and their biggest concerns they want to see addressed – inclusive of economic issues.  And before we dive in, we would be remiss to not acknowledge the way our Latino communities (plural) will be disproportionately targeted ahead of mass deportations set to start this week. As a platform that stands behind first builders, rewriting our narratives that exemplify our collective force, and tools for empowerment – we acknowledge how damaging the combination of rhetoric and actions on behalf of the new administration can and will be. During this time, we will be leaning into our personal community on the ground. We've also found Eliza Orlins, New York City public defender, and her explainers particularly helpful as of late. As you know, this season we're focusing on 2025 economic trends, how they affect our entrepreneurial community, and how our community will move the American economy. We have a memorable lineup for you and can't wait to share the information and resources we're producing this season. As many of us know, 2024 was a tough year for small businesses. Average revenue was up, but so were expenses, according to Biz2Credit. Breaking down the numbers and net-net, profits were down: average monthly earnings for small businesses in the first 11 months of 2024 was about $86,000 - more than $60,000 lower than in 2023. Some entrepreneurs found themselves in the red in some cases, as this week's guest independent journalist Cora reported. When interviewing working-class Latinos about their businesses in 2024, she found that people were struggling to keep up with the current economic climate, let alone improve their economic standing. It can also explain why Latinos voted with the economy among their top concerns. This week's guest, Cora, is an independent journalist based in Los Angeles. She covers politics, immigration, climate change, and race and culture with an equity lens. She has a network television and cable news production background at NBC News and MSNBC. She has produced digital stories for multimedia outlets, including NBC News, Al-Jazeera, Latino USA, palabra, High Country News, and Narratively. Cora is a graduate of Columbia University and holds a Master's degree from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. She currently serves as a board member of NAHJ's Los Angeles Chapter. Cora spent much of 2024 speaking with working-class Latinos about their businesses and how they perceive the economic environment in the United States. Small business owners are holding out hope that the economy will improve. But with the rising cost of goods eating away at their profits, they're eager for change. As a result, in the 2024 election, several sources she spoke with voted with the hope that the new president would improve the economy and protect their businesses. In this week's episode, we sit down with Cora to talk about what she learned while covering Latino business owners and their votes, as well as the coverage we can expect to see more of within the Latino community in 2025. We're discussing everything from why some Latinos voted the way they did to how stricter immigration policies could affect our day-to-day lives. The Latino community is incredibly diverse, and our reasons for what we do and who we vote for are layered. By having boots on the ground via journalists who speak with working-class business owners, we gain a better understanding of what they're experiencing and why. No te lo quieres perder. Follow Cora on Instagram: @cora_cervantes Follow Moneda Moves on Instagram: @MonedaMoves Follow your host Lyanne Alfaro on Instagram: @LyanneAlfaro Main podcast theme song from Premium Beat. Our music is from Epidemic Sound. Podcast production for this episode was provided by Sarah Tulloch and her podcast production company, CCST.

This week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast features our Los Angeles Chapter President, Heather Maggi '13!Heather joined the podcast to talk about a variety of topics, including:Penn State's trip to USC this weekend;What Penn Staters can expect for their visit to LA;How she got involved with the Los Angeles Chapter and became the chapter's president;How the chapter brings the Penn State spirit to its game day watch parties; Her professional work as Assistant Editor at Netflix;Advice for Penn Staters looking to get involved with an Alumni Association group;and more.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with the Los Angeles Chapter:WebsiteInstagramEmail: president@psula.orgAlumni Association member's can learn more about Heather in a volunteer spotlight profile from the March/April 2023 edition of the Penn Stater magazine. Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Kendale King.  Today, Kendale is the newly appointed President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and a distinguished member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) Board of Directors.  With his newest venture, KCK CPA, Kendale is a leading authority in accounting and innovative financing solutions tailored specifically for creators.  The company specializes in servicing businesses in the entertainment industry and companies in the crypto space. KCK CPA offers Basic Compliance and Reporting, Strategic Financial and Asset Management, and Comprehensive Business and Investment Strategy & Development. Kendale aims to inspire professionals through podcasts and presentations and shares daily financial news via his media website, thecapitalculture.com.  Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Kendale King.  Today, Kendale is the newly appointed President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and a distinguished member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) Board of Directors.  With his newest venture, KCK CPA, Kendale is a leading authority in accounting and innovative financing solutions tailored specifically for creators.  The company specializes in servicing businesses in the entertainment industry and companies in the crypto space. KCK CPA offers Basic Compliance and Reporting, Strategic Financial and Asset Management, and Comprehensive Business and Investment Strategy & Development. Kendale aims to inspire professionals through podcasts and presentations and shares daily financial news via his media website, thecapitalculture.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talk World Radio we are discussing the documentary Beyond Bars by Brave New Films. We have two guests. Robert Greenwald is the filmmaker. He is is an award-winning producer and director of more than 60 features, television movies and miniseries. His work has garnered awards from organizations including the ACLU and Physicians for Social Responsibility, in addition to an Office of the Americas Activist in the Trenches award, a Liberty Hill Upton Sinclair Award, the Robert Wood Johnson Award, and a Peacemaker Award from The Los Angeles Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild. Chesa Boudin is the subject of the film. He was District Attorney of San Francisco from January 8, 2020 to July 8, 2022, and is now the founding executive director of the Criminal Law & Justice Center at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. Boudin was born in 1980 to Weather Underground members Kathy Boudin and Dvid Gilbert who were convicted of murder and went to prison when Chesa Boudin was 14-months old. Watch Beyond Bars here: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6591824/beyondbars

DEBORAH JOHNSON, M.A., international award-winning music artist, author, speaker and creator of Hero Mountain(R), helps others get unstuck by producing and executing a successful plan for their second half. Up for multiple GRAMMY Awards and spending over 20 years in the entertainment industry, she's an expert on how to constantly reinvent yourself in a gig-economy. Deborah is the author of Stuck is Not a Four Letter Word, Bad Code and Women at Halftime. She speaks and performs in both live and virtual events. Deborah is also current President of the National Speaker's Association, Los Angeles Chapter. Surviving in in the volatile field of Performing Arts makes one uniquely qualified to speak on the subject of positive mental code in life and leadership. We proudly welcome her to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast and invite all to contact her at www.DeborahJohnsonSpeaks.com with links to all of her other sites from there. Her books(s) are available anywhere books are sold including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

In this episode, Ben and Rahul break down the recent $46 million verdict Rahul obtained in a case on behalf of a client injured during a Brazilian Jujitsu class.  Rahul talks about how he frames the issues in the case to deal with the challenge of many jurors believing that those who engage in dangerous activities, like Jujitsu, assume the risk of injury.  He shares his approach to voir dire and to obtaining this high-value verdict in a relatively conservative venue where verdicts tend to be on the lower side.  Rahul talks about how the verdict was received in the Jujitsu community and how it is likely to lead to changes that will make the practice safer.  About Rahul RavipudiRahul Ravipudi is a partner at Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP and has spent his legal career handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving commercial vehicles, pedestrians, industrial or construction accidents, utility negligence, dangerous conditions of public and private property as well as cases of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Mr. Ravipudi also represents consumers in class actions against businesses who engage in unfair/illegal business practices and public entities in cases where corporations have endangered the safety, health, property or comfort of the public. Mr. Ravipudi currently serves as Public Entity Plaintiffs' Co-Lead Counsel in the JUUL Labs Product Cases, representing school districts and other public entities in California involved in litigation against the electronic cigarette manufacturer. Has also serves as Plaintiffs Co-Lead Counsel in the Southern California Fire Cases litigation arising out of the 2017 Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flows in Montecito, California as well as on the Plaintiffs Executive Committee in the California North Bay Fires litigation. Mr. Ravipudi previously served on the Steering Committee in the Blythe bus crash litigation. Named 2017 Trial Lawyer of the Year by Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Mr. Ravipudi has obtained numerous landmark verdicts and settlements including a $160.5 million jury verdict for a man who suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a vicious beating by security personnel for a nightclub, a $46,475,112.33 jury verdict for a beginning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student who suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury while sparring with a Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club instructor who performed a technique which rendered the student an incomplete quadriplegic, a $28,500,000+ settlement for a special needs student who was catastrophically injured after being struck by a vehicle while under the care and supervision of Victor Elementary School District (VESD) personnel, as well as a $23,500,000 settlement on behalf of the family of Paul Lee, a 19-year-old non-verbal autistic student who tragically died aboard a Whittier school bus after the driver left him behind to engage in a sexual tryst with a coworker. The Lee case was a catalyst for significant change in school transportation with Governor Jerry Brown signing the “Paul Lee School Bus Safety Law” in September 2016, requiring all school buses in the state of California to be equipped with a child safety alarm system that must be deactivated by the bus driver before departing the bus. The new law will go into effect at the start of the 2018-19 school year and requires bus drivers to receive training in child-safety check procedures. Committed to serving as an advocate for his clients, Mr. Ravipudi has obtained numerous eight-figure awards including a $20,500,000 jury verdict for the mother of a high school student who was killed while walking to a bus stop, a $19,786,818 jury verdict for a man who suffered severe burn and traumatic brain injuries when his rental home exploded as a result of Southern California Gas Company negligence, a $13,935,550 jury verdict for 19-year-old pedestrian who suffered extensive injuries as a result of being struck on the sidewalk by a vehicle driven by a Los Angeles County employee, a $13,000,000 settlement for the children and parents of a woman who was killed when her car was hit by a Hawthorne, California police officer, a $11,000,000 settlement for the family of a middle school student who drowned during a school-sponsored swim party, a$10 million for the family of an independent truck driver killed by an intoxicated heavy lift operator at a stevedoring terminal in Long Beach, and an $8,000,000 jury verdict in Clark County District Court for a Nevada man who suffered significant internal injuries after he was served and ingested what he believed was a Honey Blonde Ale but was actually a chemical cleaning compound left in the tap lines. Mr. Ravipudi shared his insight into successfully litigating cases against the stevedoring companies in an article entitled, “Danger on the Docks – Where there is an injury or death on the waterfront, drugs or alcohol are too often involved” published in the February 2011 edition of Advocate, journal of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Additional recoveries obtained by Mr. Ravipudi include a $15,950,000 settlement for a teen who suffered a brain injury on an HOA playground, $8,000,000 settlement for an 81-year-old woman who suffered severe spinal cord injuries after falling at a hotel, a $7,000,000+ settlement during trial for the family of a man killed at SpeedVegas when the vehicle he was driving slammed into a track wall and burst into flames, $6,500,000 settlement for the two minor children and friend of a Southern California man who was killed after being struck on the highway by a freight truck whose driver had fallen asleep behind the wheel, a $6,000,000 settlement for a woman who suffered severe burn injuries when a faucet in the bathtub of her apartment detached and sprayed scalding hot water onto her body, a $5 million for an HVAC worker who suffered serious injuries when he fell through a skylight while working on a customer's roof, a $3.3 million gross jury verdict arising out of the death of a pest control person crushed and killed when a semi-truck reversed into him at a warehousing facility, and $9 million from the State of California (Caltrans) when a 16-year-old girl on a restricted license lost control of her vehicle and collided into a guardrail damaged two days earlier resulting in a bilateral traumatic below knee amputations. This case involved significant appellate issues which led to Mr. Ravipudi's article, “Dealing with the state of California's first line of defense – stonewalling any meaningful discovery” published in Advocate, Journal of Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles in February 2009. In recognition of his outstanding trial efforts, some of the awards Mr. Ravipudi has received include, but are not limited to:2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs Consumer Lawyers2023 Lawyer of the Year in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Best Lawyer2022 Top Plaintiffs Lawyer in California – Daily Journal2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs Consumer Lawyers2021 Robert E. Cartwright Sr. Award – Consumer Attorneys of California2021 Consumer Attorney of the Year finalist – Consumer Attorneys of California2021 Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California – Daily Journal2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs Consumer Lawyers2020 Top Plaintiffs Lawyer in California – Daily Journal2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs Consumer Lawyers2020 Plaintiffs Lawyer Trailblazer – National Law Journal2019 Consumer Attorney of the Year finalist – Consumer Attorneys of California2019 Plaintiffs Lawyer Trailblazer — National Law Journal2019 Trailblazer Award – South Asian Bar Association of Southern California2018 Consumer Attorney of the Year finalist – Consumer Attorneys of California2017 Trial Lawyer of the Year – Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles2017 Consumer Attorney of the Year finalist – Consumer Attorneys of California2017 Top Plaintiffs Lawyers of California – Daily Journal2017 Top 100 Lawyers of California – Daily Journal2016  Trial Lawyer of the Year finalist – Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles2016 Consumer Attorney of the Year finalist – Consumer Attorneys of California2016 Top Verdict By Impact – Daily Journal2015 Trial Lawyer of the Year finalist – Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles2014 Top 20 Under 40 – Daily Journal In addition, Mr. Ravipudi has been consistently ranked top in his profession for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs with annual inclusion to Best Lawyers since 2013 and selection to the Super Lawyers list since 2014, the latter of which recognizes no more than five percent of attorneys in the state. Mr. Ravipudi was previously selected as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” from 2006-2013 – an honor awarded to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the Southern California area under 40 years of age. Prior to joining Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP, Mr. Ravipudi worked at another consumer law firm where his work helped recover over $4 billion for his clients. He participated as co-lead class counsel in a consumer class action case brought on behalf of all gas and electricity rate payers in the State of California against El Paso Natural Gas Company and Sempra Energy. This case arose out of the California Energy Crisis of 2000/2001 and resulted in the recovery of more than $3.5 billion in restitution to California utility customers. To date, this is recognized as one of the largest antitrust settlements in American history. Mr. Ravipudi also participated as co-lead counsel on an antitrust class action case brought on behalf of all gas and electricity rate payers in California against Reliant Energy Services and other energy traders for manipulating the California natural gas market by engaging in wash trades, churning, and false reporting. Hundreds of millions of dollars were recovered for rate payers of the State of California as well. In addition to serving as an Associate Editor for the Advocate, Journal of Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Mr. Ravipudi actively publishes articles in various journals and trade publications and is a frequent speaker on various issues, including class action litigation and trial tactics. In 2010, Mr. Ravipudi was profiled in the California Law & Politics magazine in an article entitled “Class Act(ion)”. A Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Mr. Ravipudi is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers, and an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), the South Asian Bar Association (SABA), and the Nevada Justice Association. He serves on the Board for Loyola Law School, on the Executive Committee for the Los Angeles Chapter of ABOTA, on the Board of Governors for CAALA, on the Steering Committee for SABA, and on the Board for Public Counsel. He has previously served as Treasurer of the South Asian Bar Association Public Interest Foundation and is an active supporter of Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Mr. Ravipudi received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Minor in Chemistry from the University of California, Riverside and his law degree from Loyola Law School where he has served as an adjunct professor teaching Trial Advocacy since 2008. He resides in La Canada Flintridge with his three sons and wife Smitha, who serves as Chief Executive Officer at USC Care & Ambulatory Care Services at Keck Medicine of USC.

At the end of her rope, a leader asks her coach for help managing a direct report who, she says, is the most defensive person she's ever met. This episode was packed with tools. We've put them into an easy-to-understand infographic. Download it for free here. Kim Scott, the best-selling author of the electric book Radical Candor, wrote a short, friendly guide with tools for handling defensive employees. Find it here.Harvard Business Review's Amy Gallo talked with Dave Stachowiak on this episode of the Coaching for Leaders podcast. As with every episode of Dave's, this is indispensable. To work on “deserving” dive into The Four Agreements.  To dig deeper into tools for taming defensiveness, search our podcast library in these three categories:Communication SkillsManagement Skills Relationship BuildingFive specific episodes on this topic you could listen to are:7 Steps to Stop Emotional HijacksBe Impeccable with Your Word Handling Defensive BehaviorsManaging Bad BehaviorManaging Disruptive ExecutivesSign up to get our monthly email with links to resources that support each episode.Calling all COACHES! Come join our Executive Coaching special interest group (SIG) sponsored by the Los Angeles Chapter of ICF. Check out our SIG and all the others here.    Or shoot me an email with your questions. I'm at tom@essentialcomm.com.All our free infographics are in the Essential Tools bin.Your reviews supporting the show help us continue as an ad-free podcast. Let us know how we can support you.Until next month, be well!Thanks from Tom and everyone at The Look & Sound of Leadership.

Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with legendary trial lawyer Brian Panish, founding partner of Los-Angeles-based trial firm, Panish Shea Boyle and Ravipudi (PSBR).  Brian discusses how the values he learned growing up and playing competitive sports through college shaped his work ethic and approach to the competition of trial practice.  Brian shares keys to success at trial and in building a world-class trial law firm.  Brian is the G.O.A.T. You don't want to miss this episode! About Brian PanishOne of the country's leading trial attorneys, Los Angeles personal injury lawyer Brian Panish has obtained some of the most significant jury verdicts in United States history on behalf of plaintiffs. His courtroom victories include a $4.9 billion record verdict in the landmark products liability case Anderson v. General Motors, over 100 verdicts and settlements in excess of $10 million, six verdicts in excess of $50 million, and more than 500 verdicts and settlements over one million dollars in personal injury, car accident, wrongful death and business litigation cases. Mr. Panish consistently serves in a leading role in the largest personal injury cases in California and the country. He currently serves as Plaintiffs Co-Lead Counsel in the Woolsey Fire litigation,  Plaintiffs Co-Lead Counsel in the Southern California Fire Cases litigation arising from the 2017 Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flows in Montecito, California, and serves on the Plaintiffs Executive Committee for the 2017 North Bay Fires in Northern California. Mr. Panish also serves as Lead Trial Counsel in the Southern California Gas Leak Cases where he led a team of lawyers in obtaining a $1.8 billion settlement from Southern California Gas Company and Sempra Energy. He previously served in leadership roles in the Asiana Airlines Crash Litigation, the Olympus Superbug CRE Litigation and DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation, among others. Most recently, Mr. Panish has been retained to represent the husband and son of Halyna Hutchins, a cinematographer who was fatally shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on the movie set of ‘Rust' in October 2021. Since 2011, Mr. Panish has obtained more than $500 million in verdicts including, among others, a $23,720,996 bench trial award for a Southern California man and his wife after the man suffered a lower leg amputation as a result of being struck by a 28-foot utility truck while riding his motorcycle, a $21,503,420.48 verdict for a man who suffered catastrophic injuries after a vehicle illegally exiting the 405 Freeway HOV lane struck his motorcycle, a landmark $53,745,374 verdict for two Southern California brothers who were severely injured following a head-on collision with CRST big rig, a $41,864,102 jury verdict and subsequent $46,000,000 settlement for a United States Air Force Captain who suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck from behind while on his motorcycle and then dragged the length of a football field and a half by a Southern California Gas Company truck, a $36.5 million jury verdict against Schneider National for a big-rig crash that left a woman with severe spinal cord injuries, a $34.5 million verdict for a man who suffered a below the knee amputation after being hit by a tractor trailer, a $21,503,420.48 jury verdict for a Southern California man who suffered catastrophic injuries after a vehicle illegally exiting the 405 Freeway HOV lane struck his motorcycle and sent him careening across three lanes of traffic and into a passing flatbed trailer, a $17.4 million verdict for a Ph.D. student who suffered brain and jaw injuries during a rear end chain collision accident, a $17 million jury verdict against the Los Angeles MTA in the wrongful death of a visually impaired passenger, a $17.845 million award in a wrongful death case involving four family members killed when a Marine jet crashed into their home, a $20 million jury verdict for a woman who suffered a brain injury in a hit-and-run accident involving a J.B. Hunt tractor trailer, a $17 million jury verdict for a 84-year old man hit by a bus resulting in a leg amputation, a $15.3 million jury verdict for a woman and her daughter after the woman was severely injured on a negligently driven Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District bus, a $10.45 million jury verdict for the family of a security guard killed on the CBS studio lot and a $8.3 million jury verdict in the first DePuy ASR Hip Implant case to go to trial. Because of his expertise in personal injury, wrongful death, mass tort and product liability cases, Mr. Panish has been appointed to serve on the Plaintiffs' Steering and Executive committees in numerous high profile mass torts and major disaster cases, including litigation involving train crashes (co-lead counsel in the the Chatsworth Metrolink disaster, the Glendale Metrolink crash, and the Placentia Metrolink collision), airplane disasters (Alaska Airlines Flight 261 and Singapore Airlines Flight 006 crashes), pharmaceuticals (Vioxx and diet drugs), and defective product cases (Welding Rods, DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation, and Toyota Unintended Acceleration cases.)  He is currently handling numerous cases involving the Asiana Flight 261 plane crash as well as serving as Plaintiffs Co-lead Trial Counsel, representing over 7,000 clients in the Porter Ranch Gas Leak litigation. Mr. Panish has been recognized by numerous publications and organizations as being among the top trial lawyers in the country. Some of the honors he has received include the following:2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America2023 Leading Commercial Litigators – Daily Journal2022 Finalist for CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year2022 West Trailblazer – The American Lawyer2022 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2022 LA 500 – Los Angeles Business Journal2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America2022 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2022 Top 100 Lawyers – Los Angeles Business Journal2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers2022 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award in the area of Personal Injury2022 Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar – Law3602021 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys – Los Angeles Business Journal2021 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2021 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2021 LA 500 – Los Angeles Business Journal2021 Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in America2020 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2021 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action – Plaintiffs – Los Angeles2020 Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in America2020 Plaintiffs Lawyer Trailblazer – National Law Journal2020 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers2019 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2019 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2019 Plaintiffs Lawyer Trailblazer – National Law Journal2019 Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar – Law3602019 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award in the area of Personal Injury2019 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs – Los Angeles2018 Finalist for CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year2018 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2018 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2018 Daniel O'Connell Award – by Irish American Bar Association-Los Angeles2018 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Aviation Law – Los Angeles2017 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2017 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2017 Civil Advocate Award – by the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC)2017 Finalist (2) for CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year2016 Outstanding Litigator – by Southwestern Law School2016 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2016 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation – Los Angeles2015 National Law Journal's Elite Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame2015 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Product Liability Litigation – Los Angeles2015 Top 25 Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2015 Robert E. Cartwright Sr. Award (given by the Consumer Attorneys of California in recognition of excellence in trial advocacy and dedication to teaching trial advocacy to fellow lawyers and to the public.)2014 Consumer Attorney of the Year – by the Consumer Attorneys of California2013 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award in the area of Personal InjuryThe National Law Journal's 100 Most Influential Lawyers In AmericaDaily Journal's Top 100 Most Influential Attorneys in California2012 Top 20 Lawyers in California by The Recorder2010 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the California Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)2010 Champions of Justice award from Loyola Law School2010 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Product Liability Litigation – Los Angeles2009 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury Litigation – Los Angeles1999 Trial Lawyer of the Year – by Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)Top 500 Attorneys and Litigators in the United States by LawdragonTop 10 Southern California Super Lawyers® (various years, including from 2009-2017)Listed in Best Lawyers® since 2001Listed in Southern California Super Lawyers® since 2004 In addition to his numerous honors, Mr. Panish currently serves as immediate past president of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, comprised of 100 of the nation's top plaintiffs' lawyers.  He is also a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers (including serving on the State Selection Committee), the International Society of Barristers, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and was the 2011 President of the Los Angeles Chapter of ABOTA.  He is a member of the American Bar Association (formerly a Litigation Section Board Member), the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (formerly on the Board of Governors), and the Consumer Attorneys of California (formerly on the Board of Governors).  He also serves on the Best Lawyers® Board of Advisors. Mr. Panish received his law degree, with honors, from Southwestern Law School, and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Southwestern in 2011. He received his B.S. from California State University Fresno, where he was named Scholar Athlete, was the recipient of the Athletic Directors Award and was named an outstanding alumnus at the school's Centennial Celebration in 2010. Mr. Panish is licensed to practice in California, Nevada, and Texas. Submit our online contact form to request legal assistance with your claim. Verdicts and Settlements:The following is a list of just some of the landmark cases that Brian Panish has been involved in:$4.9 Billion – Anderson v. General Motors Corp.$3.3 Billion – LA County v. Tobacco Industry$58 Million – Griggs v. Caterpillar, et al.$55.4 Million – Lampe v. Continental General Tire$53.745 Million – Lennig v. CRST$46 Million – Lo v. Southern California Gas Company$39.5 Million – Freeman v. Board of the Trustees of the California State University$36.5 Million – Sheth v. Schneider National$34.5 Million – Casillas v. Landstar Ranger, Inc.$32.5 Million – Johnson/Allen/Cascio v. City of Beverly Hills$32 Million __ J.G. v. Tulare County Child Welfare Services$27 Million – Dominguez v. San Francisco$25.5 Million – Sherman v. Courrege$23.7 Million– Rojas v.Hajoca Corporation$23.5 Million – Lee v. Pupil Transportation Cooperative$22 Million – Pogosyan v. SCRTD$21 Million – Nelsen v. Hillyard, Inc., et al.$17.845 Million – Yoon v. United States$17. 4 Million – Sheaffer v. NuCO2$17 Million – Cuthberton v. LACMTA$15.75 Million – Doe v. Alaska Airlines$15.3 Million – Francisco v. AC Transit$15 Million – Tilton v. Southern California Gas & Electric$15 Million – Wu v. Singapore Airlines$14.5 Million — Montanez v. Sunrise Farms, LLC$11 Million – Witham v. Avjet$10.45 – Villamariona v. CBS$10 Million – Doe v. Alaska Airlines$9.5 Million – Ledesma v. Patel$9.3 Million – Cedillo v. The Efim Sobol Trust$8.3 Million – Kransky v. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.$8 Million – Rastello v. City of Torrance$7.5 Million – Rennie v. FedEx Brian Panish in the News: The following is a list of some of the articles in which Brian Panish is featured:What is the value of a poor man's life?Brian Panish addresses The Senate Judiciary CommitteeBrian Panish of Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP Top Vote Getter Among Southern California's Personal Injury Super LawyersFormer Fresno State footballer (Panish) gives generously to Dan Brown Legacy Fund – MedWatch Today, 9/2/10Brian Panish and the Toyota Recall – Press Release, 6/7/10Judge Agrees to Expand Plaintiffs Committees in Toyota MDL – The National Law Journal, 5/17/10Brian Panish Receives #3 Ranking in 2010 List of Top 10 Southern California Super Lawyers – Press Release, 2/2/10Personal Injury Litigators of 2010 – The National Law Journal, 2010 View PDF of ArticleBrian Panish and Kevin Boyle Talk About Their Numerous Wins in Air Disaster Cases – The National Law Journal, 2010 View PDF of ArticleThe Los Angeles Area's Best Lawyers 2006 Survey Results – West – Los Angeles Times Magazine, 11/12/06The Top 100: California's Leading Lawyers – The Daily Journal, 9/21/06Profiles in Power: The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America – The National Law Journal, 6/19/06View PDF of ArticleLawyering Up Pellicano's Victims – Deadline Hollywood Daily, 3/9/06Does Brian Panish Ever Lose? – Super Lawyers Magazine, 2006The Plaintiffs' Hot List – The National Law Journal, 10/10/05View PDF of ArticleOne of America's Top Trial Lawyers Opens New Law Firm – Press Contact, 4/18/05Top 10 LA County Super Lawyers – Southern California Super Lawyers, 2/05A Report On The Lawsuit Industry In California 2005 – Trial Lawyers Inc., 2005Jury Trials in The US – Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong, 10/11/04The Top 100 – The Daily Journal, 10/27/03Brian Panish Interview – California Civil Jury Instructions, 2003The Top 100…Reasons Why It's Good That Lawyers Have Power – The Daily Journal, 9/30/02The Top 100 – The Daily Journal, 10/29/01WINNING – Successful Strategies from 10 of the Nation's Leading Litigators – The National Law Journal, 2001The Top 100: California Law Business Ranks the State's Most Influential Attorneys for 2000 – The Daily Journal, 10/30/00The Top 100: California Law Business Ranks the State's Most Influential Attorneys for 1999 – The Daily Journal, 9/13/99To Panish, Client's Most Important – Verdicts & Settlements, 2/16/96Brian Panish named TLPJ's Trial Lawyer of the Year – TLPJ Foundation Letter, 8/6/90ATLA Meeting This Week in San Diego – California Law Business, 7/23/90LA's Top Attorneys & Law Firms – Angeleno MagazinePanish Leaves Greene Broillet For Own Firm – The Daily JournalPanish Among 500 Leading Lawyers – LawdragonPanish Among 500 Leading Litigators – Lawdragon

Welcome to "Better Business Better Life," the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor, a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, interviews Michael Richman. With a wealth of experience spanning diverse industries and roles, Michael brings a breadth and depth of expertise to the table. As a Professional EOS Implementer®, Michael focuses on working with small to medium-sized businesses, ranging from 10 to 250 employees. His expertise lies in helping leadership teams achieve their business's full potential through vision, traction, and cultivating a healthy work environment. With a track record of success, Michael previously owned and operated a highly profitable multi-million-dollar custom manufacturing company, which he successfully exited. During his tenure, he oversaw all aspects of the business, including finance, operations, marketing, and sales. Under his guidance, the company experienced impressive growth, doubling in size and increasing profitability margins by 20%. Michael also established enduring partnerships with renowned names in the hospitality and restaurant industries, such as Panda Express, Four Seasons Hotels, and Ritz Carlton. His insights and expertise have earned him recognition as a sought-after commentator in national publications like USA Today, Hotel Interactive, and INC Magazine. Prior to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Michael served as Vice President of a Commercial Bank, where he spearheaded marketing, communications, and outreach efforts for small and medium-sized businesses across Southern California. During his tenure, he played a key role in facilitating a significant merger between his institution and a competitor. Michael's educational background includes a Communications degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and an MBA from California Lutheran University, with a focus on Small Business Entrepreneurship. He is a firm believer in community service and has served as a mentor at USC, guiding first-generation college students through their transition into higher education and career preparation. Furthermore, Michael actively participates in the Los Angeles Chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EOLA), where he chairs the Finance Committee and oversees expenditures and budgets. He has also taken on mentorship and coaching roles for numerous business owners seeking to scale their enterprises. Residing in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles with his wife Devra and their daughters Juliette and Sofia, Michael enjoys leisurely activities such as reading and passionately supporting his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees. Tune in to "Better Business Better Life" as Debra Chantry-Taylor engages in insightful conversations with Michael Richman, delving into the strategies, experiences, and lessons that can help businesses thrive and individuals lead fulfilling lives. Gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take your business and personal endeavors to new heights. HOST'S DETAILS: ___________________________________________ ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►See how she can help you: ⁠https://businessaction.co.nz/⁠ ____________________________________________ GUESTS DETAILS: ____________________________________________ ►Website: https://www.eosworldwide.com/michael-richman ___________________________________________ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterbusiness-betterlife/message

During the Red Power Movement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as part of its COINTELPRO (counterintelligence program), actively surveilled, infiltrated, and attempted to neutralize Native American activists and the American Indian Movement (AIM). With the establishment of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Indian Movement in Box Canyon, Ventura County, CA back in mid-1970s, the FBI infiltrated the Los Angeles chapter of AIM with agent provocateurs and wrongfully framed mid-level AIM activist Paul Durant Skyhorse (Anishinaabe Nation) and Richard Billings Mohawk (Tuscarora-Mohawk Nations) for the October 10th, 1974, murder of cab-driver George Aird. Paul Skyhorse and Richard Mohawk were arrested and what became known as the Skyhorse-Mohawk trial lasted 3½ years, cost California taxpayers $1.25 million, and both Native American peoples were incarcerated the entire time before their acquittal by a California jury on May 24th, 1978. Our guest for today is a long-time activist who was pivotal, instrumental, and critical in defending against various forms of injustice, including his participation in the Skyhorse Mohawk trial. As old state “agents” are starting to publically speak and publish stories about what allegedly happened, today's guest shares with listeners his lived experiences and participation in the Skyhorse-Mohawk trial and tell us what actually happened during the turbulent times of the state violence in silencing dissent, plus more. • Guest: o Moses Mora, long-time activist, organizer, and for past 50 years he has been part of the various grassroots movements including the American Indian Movement, environmental movement, Chicano movement. In addition, Mora was a first-hand participant in the Skyhorse-Mohawk trial. Archived programs can be heard on Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/burntswamp American Indian Airwaves streams on over ten podcasting platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Audible, Backtracks.fm, Gaana, Google Podcast, Fyyd, iHeart Media, Player.fm, Podbay.fm, Podcast Republic, SoundCloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Tunein, YouTube, and more. American Indian Airwaves is an all-volunteer collective and Native American public affairs program that broadcast weekly on KPFK FM 90.7 Los Angeles, CA, Thursdays, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

In 2019, Dafna Kaplan embarked upon a journey to uncover the obstacles preventing true construction innovation from widespread adoption. Extensive research and development led her to launch Cassette, and garnered her the 2020 Presidential Award from the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for her work addressing the housing crisis. In 2022, Cassette introduced a beautifully designed one-bedroom apartment pod that can stack up to six stories high into a multifamily development. Dafna's commitment is simple and straightforward: Deliver one manufactured product exceptionally well, improve that product's performance and features over time, and with that discipline and repetition – reverse the cost escalation in housing construction. If you'd like to join me in my quest to rethink real estate, there are two simple things you can do. Share this podcast and go to RethinkRealEstateForGood.co, where you can subscribe to be the first to hear about my podcasts, blog posts and other goodies.

During the pandemic many travel addicts like myself were suffering from serious withdrawal symptoms but as the saying goes, an addict will always find a way... In the fall of 2020 an app called Clubhouse was founded, a place where people could meet and talk in different virtual rooms. Klaus Derendorf knew what his tribe was missing, he knew that an airport lounge is what we needed and he created a room called THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOUNGE which is a very special place where people from all over the world meet and engage in stimulating conversations about travel, the world and humanity. No politics or pitching of any kind of product or service is allowed. I used to wake up in the morning, open my app and start talking to people from all over the world imagining that I was in Los Angeles or Sydney or Hongkong and not in my PJs on my sofa in Limassol. We talked about culture and countries and so many stories were told and friendships were formed; after the pandemic people started meeting each other in person.Of course Klaus Derendorf is so much more than the founder of a Clubhouse room. He has 20+ year track record in global media, tech & venture financing with high level professional relationships in banking, family offices and VC. He is an experienced company director, business developer & investor with strong EQ, technology, marketing, analytics and management skills as well as a forward thinking growth driver & team builder. He is passionate about discovering, supporting and building the next game changing platforms, services and products with incredible teams. People over product. ESG & sustainability metrics matter.He has a trilingual multi-cultural background and education with extensive business experience in English, Spanish & German across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia. He is a former award winning music producer and company founder with sales in excess of 20 Million units including six number 1 albums and singles. Producer on international talent TV shows X Factor, The Voice & Got Talent and he served on the Board of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammys). Soccer and Formula 1 fan.His latest venture is being Head of Web3 Operations at Creative House

In this episode of BragTalks, Liz Mohler shares how you can utilize mentoring in your relationships. This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura, who met Liz through Chief, a private women's network, where Liz is her Core Group Facilitator. Season 3 is all about mentoring, and this episode highlights how mentoring in your relationships can help to advance your career. Please subscribe, share and review this podcast! This isn't just a one way conversation either. Share your story and experience with us by subscribing and filling out the contact form on BragTalks.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn as well. Bio: Liz Mohler, M.S.,PCC currently serves as a CORE Guide Facilitator and Executive Coach for Chief, a private network that connects and supports women in senior leadership positions across diverse industries. She is a sought after keynote speaker and served on multiple boards including the Los Angeles Chapter of the International Coaches Federation, Meeting Professionals International, and the National Speakers Association. Liz consults staff, students and alumni from MBA programs at UCLA, Pepperdine, USC, LMU and beyond. She volunteers and donates a percentage of her income to Westchester Mental Health Guild which supports the work of the Airport Marina Counseling Service. Liz Mohler & Associates (LM&A) are dedicated to helping clients " ReaLIZe their potential, VisuaLIZe their goals, and ActuaLIZe their dreams.” For more than two decades Founder and CEO, Liz has helped individuals and organizations in transition navigate the challenges of change and work toward positive, lasting results. Skilled in executive 1-on-1 and group coaching, Liz brings a collaborative, inclusive approach to any coaching conversation with a style that's been described as energetic, engaging, and highly interactive. Clients call her a one session wonder as they gain insights and ephiphanies from her initial career check-ups. Clients report creating their VISTa Blueprint as one of the most beneficial take aways from coaching with Liz. Together with her team of Certified Professional Coaches, Liz co-creates custom, immersive events to meet the unique needs of C-suite professionals and their teams. Programs include communication, leadership, retention, career development and values-based decision making. LM&A also support clients through strategic retreats, full and half day training, and a popular lunch and learn series with topics such as networking, strategic career exploration and mindfulness. More information and testimonials on LinkedIn or visit LizMohler.com for her history. To book Liz or her Associates call 310-617-1294 or email MrsLizMohler@gmail.com.

Just as we analyze the impacts of our food and energy use, equally important is understanding from where our clothes originate, their environmental and social impacts, and how to dispose of them in an environmentally responsible manner. According to a 2017 Ellen MacArthur Foundation report, every second on this planet, the equivalent of a garbage truck full of clothing and textiles is landfilled or burned. On this show we interview Karri Ann Frerichs, CEO and Founder of Circular Fashion LA [http://www.circularfashionla.com/] whose mission is to give new life and add more value to clothing and to help customers keep loving the clothes they already own for much longer. Circular fashion moves away from single use products and services that don't reflect the true cost of an item; spoiler there is no such thing as a truly $10 t-shirt. Circular fashion is a system where the design of our clothing and personal belongings considers both the production of an item and the end of its life as of equal importance. It rethinks the linear “take-make-dispose” model and instead asks the industry to prioritize responsible materials, manufacturing, labor, use, and end-of-life for every garment. Karri Ann Frerichs has been a fashion industry entrepreneur and innovator since 2008, working in retail management, wholesale distribution, brand development and apparel manufacturing, with a focus on zero-waste, regenerative product development. She has taught the Business of Fashion to university students since 2010 and in her current position at Woodbury University, has also spearheaded the addition of Circular Economy curriculum since 2019. In 2020, she became an Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Economy Pioneer and mentor to the From Linear to Circular Programme, and also launched the Los Angeles Chapter of the Circular Economy Club. Jessica Aldridge, Co-Host and Producer of EcoJustice Radio, is an environmental educator, community organizer, and 15-year waste industry leader. She is a co-founder of SoCal 350, organizer for ReusableLA, and founded Adventures in Waste. She is a former professor of Recycling and Resource Management at Santa Monica College, and an award recipient of the international 2021 Women in Sustainability Leadership and the 2016 inaugural Waste360, 40 Under 40. More Info: http://laincubator.org/startups Related Show: https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/the-steep-environmental-and-social-costs-of-the-fashion-industry/ Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Guest: Kari Ann Frerichs CEO and Founder of Circular Fashion LA, A Social Purpose Corporation. Executive Producer: Jack Eidt Host and Producer: Jessica Aldridge Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Board Operator: J.P. Morris

Archie is a nationally known art director, designer, author, business owner, and educator. He was chair of the Graphic Design Program at California State University Long Beach for 12 terms and was named Outstanding Professor of the Year in 2004. He has also operated his design-consulting firm, Archie Boston Graphic Design, since 1972. He was the first African American recipient of the prestigious AIGA Fellows Award from the Los Angeles Chapter of AIGA in 2007. The Fellows Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to raise the standards of excellence in practice and conduct within their local or regional design community. In 2021, he was the recipient of the AIGA Medal for expanding voice—he was recognized for his longstanding commitment to his students as an educator, mentor, and profound influence on the community of Los Angeles, as well as his bold, funny, polemical designs from a lifetime body of work. Archie and his brother, David, are the creative force that created the 2016 documentary, Black Pioneers of the Sunshine City, which has been shown on WEDU in the Central Florida area during Black History Month, since 2017. He was also interviewed and his posters were featured in the documentary, The Real Mad Men of Advertising of the 1960's, which was donated to The Smithsonian Museum in 2018. As one of the few African-American graphic designers in California, he impacted generations of designers as an educator, writer, and designer. About AIGA Design Adjacent AIGA Design Adjacent is a monthly podcast series with AIGA's Executive Director, Bennie F. Johnson, in conversation with industry leaders who are innovating and designing the future. These conversations expand beyond the design community, encompassing industries and areas that intersect with design and shift the ways in which we think about and interact with each other and the world around us. About Bennie F. Johnson Bennie F. Johnson is the Executive Director of AIGA, the professional association for design. Bennie thrives on the connections between marketing, technology, education, and innovation. With experience in strategic and consumer marketing, brand management, and innovation management, he is drawn to opportunities that allow him to lead and create new modes for business engagement. He has broad experience growing brands, businesses, and organizations with a special focus on venture launch and brand relaunch business environments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aigadesign/message

Greg Jenkins, partner and co-founder of the award-winning Bravo Productions holds an impressive list of credentials and has earned a high reputation in the field of event planning and production – a career expanding more than three decades. Jenkins and his firm are a four-time Gala Award nominee and have received prestigious Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - Budget $100,000 to $249,000 and Best Event Design – Budget $20,000. Jenkins and his firm also have received four Esprit Awards and several WESTIE Awards by the International Special Events Society, a Silver Tier Award for Innovation by Corporate EVENT Magazine, as well as PRISM Awards by the Public Relations Society of America, Los Angeles Chapter. In 2020 and 2021, Jenkins was named as one of the top 500 event professionals in the United States by BizBash Magazine, North America's #1 source of ideas, news, and resources for event and meeting professionals. Jenkins and his firm's clients have included Enterprise, Boeing, Google, Mercedes-Benz North America, Westin Hotels, United States Army, and Vons, to name a few. Website: bravoevents-online.com Twitter: brvprodevents Facebook: BRAVO-PRODUCTIONS LinkedIn: bravo-productions-usa

This Episode is Sponsored By: City National Bank What are the prospects for the alcoholic beverage market? City National Bank Vice President Steve Ramirez and RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Nik Modi join The Food Institute Podcast to discuss the outlook for beer, wine, and spirits, with a focus on emerging legal drinking age consumers, new flavor profiles, and celebrity-backed brands. More About Steve Ramirez: Steve Ramirez is Vice President and Relationship Manager with City National Bank and is responsible for coverage in the Southwest region. Steve joined City National Bank in July 2015, and served as an assistant vice president in City National Bank's Leveraged Lending group before taking his current role. Steve earned a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University in Applied Economics and Management, and is co-chair for the Los Angeles Chapter for the Cornell Alumni Ambassador Network. More About Nik Modi: Nik Modi is a Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets, where he has responsibility for coverage of Beverage, Household Personal Care, Packaged Food and Tobacco industries. The companies under Nik's coverage total over $1 trillion in combined market value. Nik has consistently been ranked as one of the top analysts across the consumer space by Institutional Investor's All Star Analyst Survey. He has also been top rated across various analyst polls, including the Wall Street Journal, Fortune and Forbes. Thanks to Our Sponsor: City National Bank City National's Food & Beverage group combines financial expertise with an insider's understanding of opportunities, challenges and trends. We get in the fields, the manufacturing plants and the warehouses to discover what our clients face, day in and day out. Because we're more than transactions — we get out from behind the desk and into our clients' world. From processing and manufacturing to production and distribution, we'll provide you with the solutions and advice you need to achieve your strategic financial objectives. For more information, visit www.cnb.com/foodandbeverage.

June Taylor is a Senior Sales Executive with Kaiser Permanente and the President-Elect of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters. Episode Sponsor:  Colibri Insurance Services is a boutique health insurance agency that simplifies employee benefits for Southern California employers so they can cost-effectively attract and retain quality employees.What you will learn from this episode: The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that June is working on at both the local and national levelsWhat led her to want to have such a public role in the health insurance industryHer experience as a woman of color in an industry that has historically not been inclusive of women of color, and the importance of supportWhy she recommends the health insurance industry to young people of all cultures and ethnicitiesResources:Good And Mad: How Women's Anger Is Reshaping America by Rebecca TraisterConnect with June Taylor:Email - june.k.taylor@kp.orgLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/junetaylor2/Phone - Office: (818) 557-5791, Mobile: (818) 309-8425

My guest Chellie Campbell has helped countless people with her Financial Stress Reduction® Workshops and is the best-selling author of The Wealthy Spirit, Zero to Zillionaire, and From Worry to Wealthy. In addition to her game-changing contributions to the financial industry, she is a past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) and was Los Angeles District SBA Women in Business Advocate. Chellie focuses on working with clients to provide a balance between taking a risk and being financially responsible; she promotes financial literacy for everyone. This is just the tip of the iceberg though; listen along and soak up everything she has to say. Her advice is invaluable.Not As Easy As You ThinkTo start, Chellie talks a little bit about how seemingly impossible writing a book seemed to her. Her clients had affirmed her ability to teach and convey considerable wisdom on financial matters, but they wanted her advice in book form. After struggling with the prospect of writing a book, she found the structure for The Wealthy Spirit that she wanted to utilize and did so with aplomb. The rest is best selling history.Positive AffirmationsChellie also states that for many people, the logical progression to financial success starts with the law of attraction and then the law of action. This means that positive thinking will ultimately spur the kinds of activities that are conducive to success. One wouldn't expect an interview to go well when one's mind has already determined a negative result. But there is also a limit to just how effective positive affirmations can be! Positive affirmations are very important to frame a successful action; but, as Chellie states, you can sit at a piano and make affirmations for hours--eventually, though, you will have to practice to get any good at playing.Send Out ShipsAnother key aspect of the episode is Chellie breaks down the importance of her famous saying: “send out ships.” Take positive actions in personal life and professional life. Don't just send emails, but instead, call clients. Reach out to people and put positivity out into the world. She also breaks down the historical meaning of the phrase. It comes from a 19th-century instance where London merchants would load up their ships with provisions and send them out on yearlong endeavors with no means for communication. It would take a while, but eventually, their ship would come in, treasure and all! And so, she tells her friends, colleagues, and clients that you must send out a lot of ships. Ultimately, you will reap the rewards.For much more, including poker, Chellie's new program coming in February, taking risks, and plenty of other useful tidbits, listen along. You won't want to miss it!How to Connect with Chellie:Chellie's Phone Number: 310-476-1622Email Address: chellie@chellie.comBusiness Website URL: http://www.chellie.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/Chellie.CampbellInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/chelliecampbellTwitter: https://twitter.com/ChellieCampbellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chellie-campbellFor various podcast episodes with Chellie as guest: https://www.chellie.com/downloads/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Thursday's with Arnie" To be successful in life, it's all about mindset." with special guest Charles Norman CEO of AthleticSOS, and writer Jerry Baxter. Reggie Grant a former New York Jet and Arnie Costell, Artist and former professional Baseball player, Tigers, Astros, Yankees. As they discuss life in America and society, the new phenomena "NFT's" and much more. Including the event Monday, Nov1st, 2021 at Ash Lounge LA with a demonstration of NFT's by NFTsByAthletes.com Announcing our live event. eSiPitch Athletes + Tech+ Business, "Monday Night Football" 5 p, - 9 pm, at the ASH Lounge in Hollywood. Cigars, Football, Art, NFTs, and Business Networking with Pro Athletes and Executives. Artist and former MLB pitcher Arnie Costell's November 1st, 2021 Additional autographed sports items will be on sale, and we will be joined by other members of the Los Angeles Chapter of the NFL Players Association. More at eSiPitch.com, find Reginald at Reginaldgrant.com and Arnie at Arniecostell.com. Recorded at the offices of the Retired NFL Players Congress in downtown Los Angeles. The Retired NFL Players Congress is licensed by the NFL in partnership with JH Design the largest manufacture of licensed jackets in the USA, including other leagues like the MLB, NHL, NBA, etc. The Retired NFL players Congress is a business owned and operated by former NFL players, headed by Super Bowl Champion Bob Grant. (playerscongress.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Thursday's with Arnie" Embracing the challenges along your journey." former New York Jet and Arnie Costell, Artist and former professional Baseball player, Tigers, Astros, Yankees. As they discuss life in America and society, the new phenomena "NFT's" and much more. Including the event Thursday, September 9th, 2021 at Ash Lounge LA. Arnie's NFT launch in partnership with NFTsByAthletes.com Announcing our live event. eSiPitch Athletes + Tech+ Business, "Monday Night Football" 5 p, - 9 pm, at the ASH Lounge in Hollywood. Cigars, Football, Art, NFTs, and Business Networking with Pro Athletes and Executives. Artist and former MLB pitcher Arnie Costell's November 1st, 2021 Additional autographed sports items will be on sale, and we will be joined by other members of the Los Angeles Chapter of the NFL Players Association. More at eSiPitch.com, find Reginald at Reginaldgrant.com and Arnie at Arniecostell.com. Recorded at the offices of the Retired NFL Players Congress in downtown Los Angeles. The Retired NFL Players Congress is licensed by the NFL in partnership with JH Design the largest manufacture of licensed jackets in the USA, including other leagues like the MLB, NHL, NBA, etc. The Retired NFL players Congress is a business owned and operated by former NFL players, headed by Super Bowl Champion Bob Grant. (playerscongress.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Geri Weinfeld joins me on the Leaders Who Love What They Do podcast to talk about her highly successful career in the male dominated worlds of finance and tech.   Geri talks openly about the highs and the lows and in particular her strategies she has found helpful to progress and bring others, especially other women, with her.   She is also committed to leveraging the power of large corporations to address broader environmental and social issues and is leading strategy development in this area for her company.   Her vision for the future is inspiring and her pragmatic approach makes it all feel very possible!   Tune in to hear more about her leadership journey.About Geri:Geri Weinfeld is Vice President of Investor Relations at Xperi Holding Corporation. Geri has over 25 years of experience in investor relations, finance and corporate communications.  Prior to Xperi, she ran investor relations for DTS, an audio technology company, which was subsequently acquired by Tessera in December 2016.  Following the acquisition, the company was renamed Xperi Corporation.  In December 2019, Geri led the communications around the merger of Xperi with TiVo Corporation and now runs investor relations for the combined company, Xperi Holding Corporation.  From 2011 to 2014, she worked as an Investor Relations consultant for Nexon Co. Ltd., a free-to-play online gaming company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and helped bring the company public in 2011, raising $1.2 billion. Prior to working with Nexon, Geri was Senior Manager of Investor Relations at Activision Blizzard from 2004-2009, Director of Investor Relations at Autobytel.com and Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Buy.com. She started her career as a NASDAQ market maker working at a full-service brokerage firm in Washington, DC.  Geri holds a bachelor's degree in international business and master's in business administration from The George Washington University and has earned her CFA Level 1.   Geri also sits on the Board of The Los Angeles Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute. To follow Ann Collins:Please go to Apple Podcasts to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast!To contact your host, Ann Collins and to book a call to find out more about individual coaching for senior leaders and executives who want to  build a career they love, to have an impact beyond their organisation and start living their legacy now.Website: www.bluebottlecoaching.comFollow Ann:LinkedIn: annridleycollinsInstagram: @anncollinscoachEpisode is Live

In this episode, Eric speaks with Robert C. Davidson, Jr; successful entrepreneur, art collector and philanthropist. He and Eric discuss his experience as a young boy; growing up in the Jim Crow era of the 1950s in Memphis, Tennessee and how his parents were both entrepreneurs and great inspirations to him: His mother opened a restaurant for black patrons in 1944 after seeing that African American soldiers had nowhere to eat in public. His father opened the first and only black-owned bank, Tri State Bank. They discuss his education and entrepreneurial journey and how, after investing thirty years in business, he turned his attention to art and philanthropy. Mr. Davidson talks about his and his wife's mission in building their art collection; one which Eric deems as one of the greatest African American art collections in the country! Eric and Mr. Davidson delve into the collection; and take us on a journey where they discuss works by Palmer Hayden, Jacob Lawrence, Charles White, Betye Saar, Joshua Johnson, Elizabeth Catlett and Meta Warrick Fuller while offering valuable insight and expertise on purchasing art and building a collection. For more visit: www.ericsperspective.comGuest Bio: Robert C. Davidson, Jr. formed Surface Protection Industries, Inc. (SPI) in 1978. Under his leadership, SPI became one of the largest African American-owned manufacturing companies in California, ranking in the top 100 on the Black Enterprise list of America's top black-owned industrial/service companies.Davidson has a strong entrepreneurial résumé. In the early 1970s, he headed his own management consulting firm and, prior to that, served as chief executive officer of Avant Garde Enterprises, a Los Angeles-based entertainment holding company.In Boston, Davidson co-founded and served as vice president of the Urban National Corporation, a private venture capital company that was established to increase mainstream industry's investment in minority-controlled businesses. The organization raised $10 million in capital from many Fortune 500 companies.The entrepreneurial spirit of Davidson's career path is also reflected in his commitment to community involvement. He is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Ray Charles Foundation and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the following organizations: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (NYSE); Broadway Federal Bank (NASDAQ); Cedars-Sinai Hospital Los Angeles; University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Advisory Council; The Huntington; and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. He is also Chairman Emeritus at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1998, Morehouse College honored Davidson, one of its most distinguished alumni, by naming the President's home and its executive center Davidson House. Davidson was the 1997 recipient of the Ronald H. Brown Award and the 1990 recipient of the Raoul Wallenberg Save the Children Award from the Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem. He was also named Black Businessman of the Year by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Black MBA Association and Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year by the National Association of Investment Companies. Davidson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College and his MBA from the University of Chicago. He is a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from Morehouse College. In 2007, Davidson received the distinguished Benjamin E. Mays Award, which is named in honor of Morehouse College's famous former President. Davidson and his wife, Faye, are parents of three sons, one of whom is an ArtCenter alumnus. The Davidsons are art collectors and Faye is a member of the Pasadena Art Alliance. Davidson joined the ArtCenter Board of Trustees in 2004 and served as Chair of the Board for five-terms (2010-2020). He is the first African American to serve in this role at ArtCenter, and among the first African Americans to assum

Thursday's with Arnie" Ida the crown jewel, finding your happy place. A weekly discussion between Reginald Grant, MS Ed. Business Strategist and former New York Jet and Arnie Costell, Artist and former professional Baseball player, Tigers, Astros, Yankees. As they discuss life in America and society, the new phenomena "NFT's" and much more. Including the event Thursday, September 9th, 2021 at Ash Lounge LA. Arnie's NFT launch in partnership with NFTsByAthletes.com Announcing our live event. eSiPitch Athletes + Tech+ Business, Art, NFTs, and Business Networking with Pro Athletes and Executives. Artist and former MLB pitcher Arnie Costell's official NFT (Digital Art and Physical art” DROP – He will have a select few pieces of his art on display for purchase. Additional autographed sports items will be on sale, and we will be joined by other members of the Los Angeles Chapter of the NFL Players Association. More at eSiPitch.com, find Reginald at Reginaldgrant.com and Arnie at Arniecostell.com.

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Thursday's with Arnie" A weekly discussion between Reginald Grant, MS Ed. Business Strategist and former New York Jet and Arnie Costell, Artist and former professional Baseball player, Tigers, Astros, Yankees. As they discuss life in America and society, the new phenomena "NFT's" and much more. Including the charity fundraiser for Pro Players North America, a nonprofit that serves youth and the under-served in the Los Angeles region. The event "Cigars, Art and NFT's" will happen Thursday, Aug 12th, 2021 at Ash Lounge LA. Arnie's NFT launch on August 12th, 2021 in partnership with NFTsByAthletes.com Announcing Arnie's NFT launch on August 12th, 2021 at our live event. Cigars, Art and NFTs, Business Networking with Pro Athletes and Executives. Proceeds from thei event support our local youth programs. Artist and former MLB pitcher Arnie Costell's official NFT (Digital Art and Physical art” DROP – He will have a dozen pieces of his art on display for purchase. Additional autographed sports items will be on sale, and we will be joined by other members of the Los Angeles Chapter of the NFL Players Association. Thursday, August 12, 2021, 4 pm - 8 pm in persona in Los Angeles, CA https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cigars-art-and-nfts-tickets-166270889707

Thursday's with Arnie" A weekly discussion between Reginald Grant, MS Ed. Business Strategist and former New York Jet and Arnie Costell, Artist and former professional Baseball player, Tigers, Astros, Yankees. As they discuss life in America and society, the new phenomena "NFT's" and much more. Including the charity fundraiser for Pro Players North America, a nonprofit that serves youth and the under-served in the Los Angeles region. The event "Cigars, Art and NFT's" will happen Thursday, Aug 12th, 2021 at Ash Lounge LA. Arnie's NFT launch on August 12th, 2021 in partnership with NFTsByAthletes.com Announcing Arnie's NFT launch on August 12th, 2021 at our live event. Cigars, Art and NFTs, Business Networking with Pro Athletes and Executives. Proceeds from thei event support our local youth programs. Artist and former MLB pitcher Arnie Costell's official NFT (Digital Art and Physical art” DROP – He will have a dozen pieces of his art on display for purchase. Additional autographed sports items will be on sale, and we will be joined by other members of the Los Angeles Chapter of the NFL Players Association. Thursday, August 12, 2021, 4 pm - 8 pm in persona in Los Angeles, CA https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cigars-art-and-nfts-tickets-166270889707

It's been a few weeks since the chefs got a chance to catch up. This week Chef Chris catches everyone up on what's been going on the last few weeks and gives everyone a recap on how the last 6 months have been shaping up for him and Forward Dining Solutions. All that talking gets the chefs hungry as they put down the talk about sustainability and talk Barbecue! What sort of BBQ do the chefs love and why and what secret menu items can you order at your local spot! Chef Chris Bio: Renowned for his work in kitchen electrification Chef Chris Galarza is the Founder and Culinary Sustainability Consultant for Forward Dining Solutions LLC. As one of the country's foremost expert in commercial electric-kitchens chef works with clients to sustainably create kitchens of the future. Chef has worked on notable projects such as Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus (the world's first fully self-sustained university campus), Microsoft Redmond, and Castilleja All-Girls School. Chef worked for several prestigious establishments such as Carnegie Melon University, Monterey Bay of Pittsburgh, and The Greenbrier of WV where he apprenticed under several Certified Master Chefs and culinary Olympians. Chef leverages his experience as a culinarian, educator, and consultant to get projects moving forward and leaves operators educated and prepared to successfully, efficiently, and safely run their kitchen for years to come. Forward Dining Solutions 6 month Accomplishments - Writing the electrification and Decarbonization guide with you for the William J. Worthen foundation - https://events.greenbiz.com/events/verge-electrify/online/2021/program#116321 (Spoke at Verge Electrify Conference – How to transform commercial buildings to be gas free ) - https://www.greenbiz.com/article/challenges-building-electrification-or-parable-flameless-wok-hei?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=integral+group&utm_term=fa7e092e-3f2f-41a4-95d7-8a6f78803970&utm_content=&utm_campaign=default_2021 (Featured in Greenbiz article titled: The challenges of building electrification – or, the parable of flameless wok hei) - https://ptcollege.edu/schools-of/culinary-arts/ (Helping Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) create an all-electric kitchen for their students) - https://www.food-management.com/colleges-universities/viewpoint-should-cooking-go-electric (Published an Article for Food-Management titled: Should cooking go electric?) - https://awesomeearthkind.com/podcasts/chrisgalarza/ (Was a guest on the Awesome Earthkind Podcast) - http://www.sustainableoverloadpodcast.com/ (Hosting Sustainable Overload) - https://lets-dig-in-rosendale-collective.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-the-sustainability-mindset-AJ1Jxzdm (Was mentioned on episode 34 of the Let's Dig in with Rich Rosendale podcast (huge deal with chefs)) - I will be teaching classes for Phipps Conservatory from September through December. https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/classes-and-programs/for-adults/culinary-arts (Culinary Arts | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA) - https://nz21.swoogo.com/nz21 (I will be speaking at the NetZero Conference in September) - https://greenbuild.usgbc.org/ (I will be speaking at the GreenBuild Conference in September as well) - https://magazine.chaineus.org/ (This month I will have an article published and have a spotlight feature on me for Cuvee Magazine (international publication)) - I will be speaking to the American Culinary Federation's Los Angeles Chapter on August 13th - https://centerforcommunityenergy.org/project/energy-efficiency-webinar-5-induction-cooking-aug-5-2021-1200-noon-free/ (I will also be headlining a webinar for induction cooking and will be partnering with the Center for Community Energy non-profit) - https://www.plugsmart.com/ (I also recently partnered with PlugSmart a firm that will allow me to offer a full suite of...

From the time she learned how to draw at the age of 2, Ms. Baker has dreamt of becoming an artist. Endowed with a strong work ethic & the support of her parents, Alfred Seiders & Rosalee (Wilson) Withrow, she continued to practice art until enrolling in college. Though her friends & counselor advised her that she should pursue her passion & natural talent in painting, she originally majored in psychology. Ultimately, Ms. Baker's true calling gained predominance, & she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Baylor Univ. in Waco, TX, in 1964. Between obtaining an undergrad. degree & a Master of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, in 1981, Ms. Baker traveled the world, studying & exhibiting her work in Florence, Italy, & across the United States. In 1977, she was named as a visiting artist to the Republic of South Korea on behalf of the United States Information Services. During her 9 months abroad, Ms. Baker directed fine arts workshops & mounted a major exhibition of her own artwork. Ms. Baker's prolific career has led to dozens of exhibitions of her work, including 1-woman shows, permanent installations, & participation in group exhibitions. Her work has been shown continuously throughout the U. S. since 1969. In addition to her acclaim as an artist, Ms. Baker has also found success in teaching, serving as an adjunct professor at the Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville, the Univ. of Southern Indiana, & as a visiting professor at the Univ. of Evansville in Evansville, IN. Furthermore, Ms. Baker is a member of the National Artists Equity Association, for which she held the posts of the Reg. Vice Pres. on the National Bd. of AE in Washington, D.C. from 1985 to 1995 & was pres. of the Los Angeles Chapter for 4 years, until 1995. She is additionally associated with the Women's Caucus for Art, the College Arts Association (CAA), & the New York Artists Equity Assoc. Ms. Baker has authored numerous articles, & her written work has extended into personal publications, such as My Turn, a novel, & Poems of Accord & Satisfaction, a collection of Poetry. In addition, she authored the Elba Journal, a short travel journal that includes a mystery. She currently performs the roles of an artist & the sole proprietor of her eponymous studio, Jill Baker Artist's Studio, creating a variety of work, spanning illustrations & freelance work to her lauded paintings. Ms. Baker also continues to exhibit her art & manages Winchester Cottage Print, a business she established in 1997. Jill, & her partner & previous guest Lee Pennington reside in Middletown, KY.

A new leader worries about having to become a dictator in order to meet her goals. She and her coach explore the challenges inherent in trying to be a truly democratic leader. Core concepts in this episode: When pressured, many leaders revert to giving orders. People need time to feel safe speaking up to a new leader. A democratic leader doesn’t have to give everyone their way, just give everyone their say. When listening to ideas, just listen. Don’t fix or tweak or improve. The Essential Communications website has many free resources for you. The entire archive of episodes going back more than a decade is free and available to you. Categories in the archive related to this episode are: Leading Teams Leadership Perception – How You’re Perceived Related episodes are:  How Teams Fight Inviting Dialogue Psychological Safety Taming Meetings The Conflict Conversation If you’d like to be a tester for the new Essential Communications website, shoot Tom an email. In this episode, Tom mentioned: A progressive elementary school in Van Nuys, CA. The school is Children’s Community School. Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office by Lois Frankel Dare to Lead by Brené Brown  Tom’s conversation with Ben Ritter on “The Live for Yourself Revolution.” COACHES! Join Tom at the Executive Coaching Special Interest Group sponsored by the Los Angeles Chapter of ICF. Non-members pay $10 to attend. This month’s topic: Team & Group Coaching.  

Thursdays with Arnie with special guest NFL Alumni Chris Ward. "Sports Today vs Yesterday.", Coaches & players like Walt Michaels, Billy Martin, Don Shula, Pete Rose, and Aaron Rodgers, and more" on location from the ASH Lounge in Los Angeles. Weekly Arnie and Reggie discuss life in today's world, baseball and society, the new phenomena "NFT's" and much more. Special guest Chris Ward is a former 1st round pick of the New York Jets and Reggie's former teammate. A two-time consensus All-American at Ohio State University Chris had a stellar 9 year NFL career. Chris is currently the president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the NFLPA (former players) and the founder of Pro Players North America. Find Chris at https://www.proplayersna.org/ A weekly podcast discussing everything from sports to our perspectives on the world today. Reginald Grant, Business Strategist, former NFL player, and Arnie Costell, painter and former MLB player. Reach Reginald at Reginaldgrant.com and Arnie at Arniecostell.com.

Today we are live with Josh Kopel! Josh is the Vice President of Los Angeles Chapter of the California Restaurant Association, Founder and Host of the "FULL COMP Restaurant Podcast" and a Michelin-rated restaurateur. He resides in San Diego and loves boxing ...hopefully I'll say on his good side :) You can find out more about Josh on IG, LinkedIn or his website below. www.instagram.com/joshkopel www.linkedin.com/in/joshuakopel1 www.joshkopel.com

Nick Desai is an accomplished and visionary entrepreneur who has started and led four venture funded start-ups over the last 18 years. Nick is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Heal, an on-demand doctor house call app available in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and San Diego. For Nick, Heal is more than a company – it’s a mission to fix the broken $3 trillion healthcare system.Nick’s previous start-ups have been innovative leaders in technology-enabled fitness and weight loss, social media and mobile applications, and the web’s first self-updating address book.Nick earned his BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC Irvine, where he is in the Engineering Hall of Fame, and an MS in Electrical Engineering from UCLA. Nick is on the board of the UC Irvine Alumni Association and the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Heart Association.

We had our monthly Living Poetry Poet's Connection meeting on January 9 2021 with special guest Denise Gibbon, Literary Attorney. She talked about copyright and answered several questions related to literary law and poetry protection. From the About section of Denise Gibbons website: "A publishing consultant as well as a licensed attorney in both California and New York, I represent and educate authors about contracts, copyright and other publishing issues. After graduating from the University of San Francisco School of Law over twenty-five years ago, I began my legal career as a litigator in Los Angeles, California, where I worked for two large firms — Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May, and a New York based firm (hold your breath), Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker. In the course of representing authors in California, I prepared and negotiated publishing contracts for the Los Angeles Chapter of the national mystery writers’ organization, Sisters In Crime, and wrote a legal column dubbed “The Legal Weapon” for the organization’s publication, Ransom Notes. As an attorney in New York, I persuaded a large New York publisher not to categorize my client’s already-published true-life-non-fiction work as fiction, successfully convinced producers of a popular TV tabloid to remove libelous material about a client from a segment prior to its national broadcast date, and persuaded a prominent and reluctant publisher to terminate three publishing contracts with a successful but dissatisfied author. Prior to that, I was a volunteer-attorney for the Author’s Guild, a distinguished national organization that educates writers about their legal rights. There, I reviewed, explained and revised contracts of various kinds for numerous Guild members. There was also life before and between the law gigs. As a reporter for a New York newspaper, I covered local news and interviewed artists such as Janis Ian, Richie Havens, and Cleo Laine for feature articles. In California, as a member of the Los Angeles Poets and Writers Collective, and tutored by the inimitable Jack Grapes, I published and edited poetry with Bombshelter Press and sang for three years with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus under the direction of Seiji Ozawa. Finally, for seventeen years, I had the presence of mind to earn a precarious and rewarding living as a professional singer in San Francisco. And between you and me, I’d do it again." To learn more about Denise Gibbon you can check at her website Above the Dotted Line --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lisa-tomey/message

Please note: We had audio issues and Keri loses all audio. Keep listening as the show goes on! Living in two countries. Changing your career due to a dinner table conversation. Finding your fulfillment. Examining areas in which you are uncomfortable and finding people to help you along the way. Halvern Logan has done all that and has a beautiful story to share about being human and self-aware. Halvern had a moment in his life when he made the decision to change his career. He shares with us his path of going outside of his comfort zone, holding himself accountable, practicing meditation, finding balance and enjoying the journey. He talks about the importance of humility and asking others for help. Halvern asks us the important question at the end of the interview, “What would you do if you only had one day left?”Growing up, Halvern attended an all-male college preparatory school which has a Lasallian tradition. He completed his BA at the University of Tennessee in Economics while participating on one of the premier tennis teams in the country.  He then joined Federated Department Stores as a buyer and later moved to Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor.    Halvern then took a break from the corporate world to attend Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA where he completed his MBA before moving to Paris, France, completing the Master of International Business segment of his studies from the French Business University and earned a Certificat Pratique de Français (French Language Exam), at the Université of Paris Sorbonne. After a several years in Paris, Halvern returned to the US and joined Federal Express in Memphis, TN as a Sr. Financial Analyst and later returned to Europe after being promoted to Manager of Financial Forecasting as an expatriate in Brussels, Belgium.After 20 years of corporate life, he decided to change career paths, moving into Financial Recruiting Services, allowing him the freedom to travel & live internationally. He later created his own firm, HBL Search, supporting clients with a team of recruiters and a consortium of executive recruiters from all industries in the US & Western Europe. Halvern is active in non-profit organizations. He's been a member of the Black MBA Association for over 2 decades, where he was also the Vice President of Administration for the Los Angeles Chapter. Currently, he shares his time equally between Paris, France and Los Angeles, CA. Halvern performs multiple services for organizations in the US, Canada and Western Europe. This includes targeted searches for leading companies, start-ups, municipalities, and non-profits. He provides consulting services for organizations related to Diversity Planning, Career Coaching & Transitions/Outplacement Management. Connect with Halvern at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hblogan/ to learn more about him and his background. Sign up for our newsletter at https://abbraccigroup.com/. Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about our podcast. Learn more about the CHARGE® model by purchasing the book, The Way of the HR Warrior. Let us know about the moments for you that changed your life trajectory. Drop us a note via our website. 

This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ensemble Health Partners. To learn more about their inspiring work: https://www.ensemblehp.com/ (CLICK HERE) --- Passion, empathy, determination, and a deep commitment to humanizing healthcare are only a few of many ways to describe our next guest and his far-reaching impact of resolving health disparities with technology.  Jamey Edwards, the CEO of Cloudbreak Health, joins us on today’s episode to discuss his entrepreneurial journey of founding his company that is now positioned as a national leading unified telemedicine platform that currently performs over 100,000 encounters per month in over 1,500 healthcare venues across the country. Additionally, Jamey shares with us how his recent billion-plus dollar merger to create UpHealth came to be, even after years in the making. UpHealth is focused on empowering providers, health systems, and payors globally to manage care for people with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs, while dramatically improving access to primary care. Join us as we spend time with one of the leading members of the Global Army of Healthcare Transformers from StartUp Health, and to hear his rally cry to all of us as we continue to work together to positively reimagine the health of our communities around the world!  Episode Highlights: How and why Jamey founded Cloudbreak Health How the merger of Cloudbreak Health and UpHealth happened Innovating during the pandemic How Jamey launched Cloudbreak’s telequarantine program The silver lining to COVID-19 About our Guest:  Jamey is on a mission to fix healthcare. As a serial entrepreneur, Jamey has founded or co-founded companies in hospital management, physician outsourcing, and telemedicine space. He is currently the CEO of Cloudbreak Health, a leading unified telemedicine company currently performing over 100,000 encounters per month in over 1,500 healthcare venues nationwide.  Cloudbreak's mission is to #HumanizeHealthcare by leveraging technology to resolve health disparities and ensure health equity for underserved patients across the country. The first disparity Cloudbreak pioneered was ensuring Limited English Proficient and deaf patients were empowered to take control of their healthcare by bringing Certified Medical Interpreters to the point of care at the push of a button via its telemedicine platform. Jamey is a member of the Global Army of Healthcare Transformers of StartUp Health and is focused on two main moonshots of increasing access to care and driving the cost of care to zero. Prior to Cloudbreak, Jamey was the CEO of Emergent Medical Associates. During his tenure at EMA, EMA grew into the leading multi-specialty group (ER, Hospitalist, Anesthesia) in the southwest US & was honored as a 4x INC. 5000 & 2x Modern Healthcare Hottest company. He remains with EMA as a Board Member. He is also Board Member for Los Angeles Chapter of the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, the Partners in Care Foundation and the Young President's Organization (Santa Monica Bay Chapter). He graduated as a Tradition Fellow from Cornell University in 1996 & received his MBA from Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management in 2003. Jamey is a proud member of the #PinkSocks Tribe of healthcare innovators that can be found on Twitter and beyond working to disrupt healthcare from the ground up and drive positive change for patients and providers.  Links Supporting This Episode: Cloudbreak Health website: https://www.cloudbreak.us/ (CLICK HERE) UpHealth website: http://www.uphealthinc.com/ (CLICK HERE) Jamey Edwards LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameyedwards/ (CLICK HERE) Jamey Edwards Twitter page: https://twitter.com/jameyedwards (CLICK HERE) Visit our website: https://www.passionatepioneers.com/ (CLICK HERE) Subscribe to newsletter: https://forms.gle/4XjvmqWxaaNe21PX6 (CLICK HERE) Guest nomination form:... Support this podcast

Kristy Sakai is the CEO at Supertext USA, which is a creative translation and copywriting agency. Originally founded in 2005, Supertext has offices in Zurich, Berlin and Los Angeles, and works with global brands, multinationals, and marketing agencies to creatively adapt their campaigns for international markets. Kristy grew up in the U.S., Japan, the U.K., and graduated from the London School of Economics before beginning her career in the language services industry. After a couple years as a freelancer, she joined an international marketing agency based in Berlin, where she handled international marketing and project management. In 2012, she took on the role of Language Manager at the Zurich office of Supertext, and a few years later she spearheaded the company's expansion to the U.S. Now based in California, Kristy is the head of Supertext's U.S. business operations. Together with her team and a network of more than 1500 selected copywriters, translators and editors, she helps companies expand their international reach by creating copy that is a pleasure to read in over 100 different languages. Besides her role at Supertext USA, Kristy is a co-Founder and the Membership Manager at the Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Localization, which was launched in the spring of 2019. In this interview, Kristy explains how important it is to truly understand your target customer in a new market, what's involved in adapting your marketing copy for that customer's language and culture, and why it's sometimes more effective to create content from scratch by using a marketing brief rather than translating an existing source text.   Links: Supertext website Supertext USA on LinkedIn Supertext USA on Facebook Supertext on YouTube Supertext on Instagram Supertext on Twitter Women in Localization website Kristy on LinkedIn   This episode was sponsored by Vistatec.

In this conversation, recorded way back in late February, I talk with historical fiction author Diana Giovinazzo about uncovering women’s stories; her strongest editor and biggest critic; why there’s more to Italy than ancient Rome, the Renaissance, and the Mafia; and so much more. So find out why Diana loves badass historical women - and why you might learn to love them, too. Find Diana and The Woman in Red: https://dianagiovinazzo.com  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49080204-the-woman-in-red https://twitter.com/dianagauthor https://instagram.com/dianagauthor https://www.winewomenwordspodcast.com/  Diana’s favorite charities: Human Services Association (located in Bell Gardens, California) http://www.hsala.org/ We Need Diverse Books https://diversebooks.org/ The Los Angeles Chapter of the Women's National Book Association https://wnba-books.org/los-angeles-chapter/ We the Protesters Inc http://www.wetheprotesters.org/ Fisher House https://fisherhouse.org/  ** A rotating list of my favorite nonprofits: Vote Forward https://votefwd.org  Vote.org https://www.vote.org/  ** Additional editing by Mindjam Media http://www.mindjammedia.com/  We’re on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod  Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod  Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com  LWYL Music: Inspiring Hope by Pink-Sounds https://audiojungle.net/user/pink-sounds 

It's the premiere episode of The LA AGO Podcast from the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Host Thompson Howell chats with Nelson Dodge, LA Chapter Dean who shares the story of his first encounter with an organ as a child. You'll also learn about why we're producing a podcast; how the Guild developed its new Mission Statement; national AGO's Strategic Plan; the Chapter's plans to grow the membership and provide more value; the importance of institutional memory and "tribal knowledge"; and the positive impact of live-streaming our March program featuring Aaron David Miller.   Listen at LAAGO.org or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

DEBORAH JOHNSON, M.A., international award-winning music artist, author, speaker and creator of Hero Mountain®, partners with you to build a sustainable business at the halftime of life. Up for multiple GRAMMY Awards and spending over 20 years in the entertainment industry, she's an expert on how to constantly reinvent yourself in a gig-economy. Deborah is the author of four books and speaks and performs in both live and virtual events with online training, music membership, webinars and the Women at Halftime Podcast™. She is also Past President of the National Speakers Association, Los Angeles Chapter.

Out of our Los Angeles Chapter, Astad Dhunjisha will speak about how TA can be a strategic partner and add value to an organization during a time of crisis. Given the state of the world, this is more timely than ever.

Some must-see recruiting videos that talent acquisition teams have put out.This event is part of the "Let's Talk Recruiting" series where a panel of recruiting practitioners get together online and have a conversation on a variety of topics related to corporate recruiting.In today's conversation...Video production can be very costly, are you getting results for your spend?In this session, we review some videos put out by companies that are great examples of what can be done.If you are thinking about getting into producing some recruitment videos, be sure to check this session out.Today's panelists:Amanda Mendez, New York City Chapter with TapadAmanda Radice, Portland Chapter with SurveyMonkeyShelley Radford, Los Angeles Chapter with The Wonderful Company

Some recruiters get love and some don't, why is that.This event is part of the "Let's Talk Recruiting" series where a panel of recruiting practitioners get together online and have a conversation on a variety of topics related to corporate recruiting.In today's conversation...Recruiting has a lot more to do with art than science, especially when it comes to the experience that both candidates and hiring managers have with recruiters. Relationships matter.Our panel discusses some practices that recruiters do to ensure that others are having a great experience through the hiring process.Listen in and decide if you can implement something new in your day today.Today's panelists:Katherine Amato, Los Angeles Chapter with Guitar CenterPam Koenig, New York City Chapter with Creative CircleKrystan Silva, Washington D.C. Chapter with NetImpact StrategiesCraig Campbell, Seattle Chapter with Match Group

If only they knew what we knowThis event is part of the "Let's Talk Recruiting" series where a panel of recruiting practitioners get together online and have a conversation on a variety of topics related to corporate recruiting.In today's conversation...Recruiting isn’t as simple as some people like to think it is or what occurs in the day to day life of a corporate recruiter.Our panel discusses some of the misconceptions and misunderstandings about recruiting that they have come across in their careers.Listen in and find out if you share some the same experiences as our panel members, or perhaps have a few of your own that you would like to share."Today's panelists:John Kempe, Denver Chapter with GustoDavid Wardwell, Portland Chapter with WebMDHeather Malone, New York City Chapter with EPIC InsuranceGary Michael, Los Angeles Chapter with Virgin Orbit

We all have our story on how we fell into recruiting.This event is part of the "Let's Talk Recruiting" series where a panel of recruiting practitioners get together online and have a conversation on a variety of topics related to corporate recruiting.In today's conversation...Nobody goes to college to become a recruiter, so we all do our learning on the job.If you could tell new recruiters some early “life lessons” around recruiting, what would they be?Listen in to see what our panel members would tell them.Today's panelists are:Katherine Amato, Los Angeles Chapter with Guitar CenterBennett Yang, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter with SoundHoundDavid Wardwell, Portland Chapter with WebMDDamien Fagan, Los Angeles Chapter with Markwins Beauty Brands Global

The candidate experience you provide says a lot about how your company values its employees. It's an indication for potential new hires of how they'll be treated if they become an employee. To avoid jeopardizing hiring top talent, just treat your candidates like humans. Treat them the way you'd expect to be treated in their shoes.During this webinar, we'll be walking through a few of the programs and processes that Cara and the team at BuzzFeed utilize as part of their overall candidate experience which benefits recruiters, our hiring managers and business leads, and most importantly, our candidates. Today's presenter is Cara Schaeffer, from our Los Angeles Chapter with BuzzFeed.

They say we are at war for talent, where is your front line.In today's conversation...Some recruiting teams may be seen as a simple “service” to help managers fill reqs while other teams have adopted a more “consulting” approach to long term strategic recruiting of targeted talent.Our panel members discuss how they are creating an impact on their business units and partnering with the business when it comes to talent and recruiting.Listen in to our panel members address a key issue in our industry… respect.Today's panelists:Alexandra Moore, Dalla Chapter with CrederaJana Frazier, Los Angeles Chapter with IMT ResidentialStephen Cosme, Raleigh Chapter with Pendo.ioMike Crosby, Los Angeles Chapter with Ticketmaster

Everyone is watching their Glassdoor numbers.Candidate satisfaction is a big topic, especially with sites like Glassdoor where unhappy candidates can let the world know how they feel.Meanwhile, the recruiter workload doesn't go down so how do we address and keep our candidates satisfied. Today's panelists are:Josie Sandlin, Houston Chapter with HighRadiusDenise Ward, Minneapolis Chapter with Wunderlich-Malec EngineeringMike Crosby, Los Angeles Chapter with Ticketmaster

Brionna Simons is a marketing strategist with 10 years of experience delivering transformative marketing projects and partnerships to over 150 clients and more than 1,200 events. Brionna specializes in digital content, partnerships development, programs planning, and process improvement. Clients in her portfolio include MGM Resorts International, NBC, Sacramento Kings, TAO Group, Tesla, and L.A. Metro. Brionna developed her unique marketing perspective through a diverse career path as a marketing director for an award-winning transportation marketing firm; a luxury meetings and events planner for CES, and Fortune 500 lifestyle brands, and NBA Summer League in Las Vegas; an independent marketing consultant for startups and entertainers in Los Angeles and Denver; and an educator in Southeast Asia. Accomplishments include producing $2.5M in government contracts for her previous marketing agency, securing six months of double-digit public bus ridership for Wheels Bus during a nationwide decline, driving 10% of Colorado American Marketing Association’s web traffic with blog content, generating above-industry average email metrics for Grammy-nominated singer Kenny Lattimore, and reestablishing a luxury gym’s affiliate partnership program by increasing Facebook engagement 300% and coordinating 100+ community events. Brionna grew up in Japan, Oklahoma, and Colorado. She earned her Master’s in Marketing from University of Denver, Bachelor’s in Marketing from University of Nevada Las Vegas, and studied abroad in Latin America. Her hobbies include comedy shows, exercising outdoors, and writing. The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Marketing Association recently named Brionna Volunteer of the Month for her efforts as a Programming Chair and Social Media Contributor. Connect with Brionna Connect: Find | Jacent Wamala, LMFT At WamalaWellness.com On Instagram On Youtube SUBSCRIBE | The Jacent’s Gems Podcast On Anchor.fm On Apple Podcasts

What you’ll learn in this episode: How SeltzerFontaine goes beyond attorney placement to consult on business strategy such as career development and billing rates. How law firms of all sizes are incorporating diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices. Why mental health diagnoses are becoming a growing part of the diversity conversation. What steps smaller firms can take to become more competitive in the diversity and inclusion arenas. How metrics are showing that firms should look beyond a candidate’s law school and grades when making a hire. About Valerie Fontaine: Valerie Fontaine is a founding partner of SeltzerFontaine, a legal search firm based in Los Angeles. She places attorneys with law firms, corporate law departments, governmental entities and nonprofits as well as consults on career and practice development and law firm office management and expansion. Prior to SeltzerFontaine, Valerie practiced law with a prominent Los Angeles firm and entered the legal search profession in 1981. Valerie is a frequent speaker on topics related to attorney job search, partner recruitment and placement and career development, and has published numerous articles in the national legal press. She is the author of “The Right Moves: Job Search and Career Development Strategies for Lawyers,” now is in its second edition. Valerie is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and serves on its Ethics Committee. For many years, Valerie served on the Board of Governors and the Advisory Council of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA). She was UC Hastings’ 2002 Alumnus of the Year, past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the UC Hastings Alumni Association, honored as the 1998 L.A. Alumnus of the Year, the first woman president of the UC Hastings Foundation and was a longtime member of its Board of Trustees. UC Hastings’ Clara Foltz Feminist Association honored Valerie with its Role Model Award. Additional resources: Website Valerie’s Website Bio Valerie’s LinkedIn Twitter

A songwriter, an artist, a businessman, and a creative visionary: Evan Bogart channels his exuberant imagination into songs, films, television, records, music publishing and technology. Music is his through line, and having written songs for a roster of artists including Jennifer Lopez, and Jason DeRulo, Evan’s co-written Beyoncé smash “Halo,” is a remarkable touchstone in an ever-evolving career. Meet the newly elected president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy.  

When our friends at the Los Angeles Chapter of Women Who Whiskey invited us to come play with them at Whisky Extravaganza, how could we say no? Chapter President Kim Ohanneson joined our friend Megan Brier for a no holds bard conversation about all things Maker's Mark!--What we drank:Maker's MarkMaker's Mark 46Maker's Mark Cask StrengthMaker's Mark Private Select--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesochttps://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety--From the Maker's Mark Website:There's an old joke at the distillery that goes, "If we could make it any faster, we wouldn't." Because at Maker's Mark, it's one bottle at a time. Every time. That's as true today as it was when our founders filled our first bottle. And since then, it's been a widely held belief around here that character isn't made by machine.Soft red winter wheat is the Maker's Mark® flavoring grain and star of its mash bill. In a day when distiller's rye – which can have an unwanted bite – was the go-to grain for whisky makers, Bill Samuels, Sr., set out for a flavor that would let his new bourbon stand out in the crowd. After some trial and error, he discovered exactly what he was thirsting for.The limestone shelf where the distillery is located is key to crafting the unique taste of Maker's Mark – the only distillery with its own water source and watershed. Kentucky limestone filters out iron from water, which is unpleasant in bourbon. The pure calcium- and magnesium-rich water surrounding the distillery makes better drinking water and a better sour mash in which yeast can flourish.Sometimes the best, freshest ingredient available is an heirloom yeast strain that's more than 150 years old. In fact, this highly guarded microorganism has been passed down to every bottle of Maker's Mark ever produced. Would it have been easier to switch to cheaper stock yeast when everyone else was? Sure. But, it wouldn't be better. And, it wouldn't be Maker's Mark.The yeast ferments in tanks that are original to the old Burks Distillery that predates Maker's Mark. They're made from cypress planks more than 100 years old. Hard to source these days, cypress is ideal because it has no effect on the flavor of Maker's Mark.Our double-barrel distillation stills:In addition to being stunning to look at, these gleaming copper stills are key to our double-distillation process, which removes impurities for a more refined sipping whisky. As demand grew, our friends at Vendome Copper & Brass Works fabricated and helped us install an exact replica of our original still, creating this cool mirror illusion in our stillhouse and ensuring every drop of Maker's is still made the same way as Bill intended.The perfect degree of char:It takes just 40 seconds of fire to achieve Maker's Mark customary number-three char. The process of firing barrels opens pores in the staves and caramelizes the natural wood sugars. This helps give Maker's Mark those pleasant vanilla notes. But before the firing can happen, the cooperage (or barrel-building company) must "season" the new American white oak used for our barrels outdoors for nine months, including summer. This helps remove the bitter tannins in the wood that would otherwise go into the bourbon.Barrel rotation by hand:We rotate our 525-pound barrels by hand to ensure proper exposure to the different temperatures around the rackhouse. This adds consistency from barrel to barrel while setting us apart from distillers who abandoned the practice long ago. Barrels spend a minimum of three hot Kentucky summers in the top of the rackhouse where the whisky expands through the wood, gaining color and flavor. Our tasting panel determines when the whisky is ready to move to a cooler section, keeping it from maturing too quickly.makersmark.com--Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this week’s episode of Life In The Fast Lane, Black Moses catches up with Porsche “PT” Taylor, Vice President of Steel Horses MC, Los Angeles Chapter and the Founder, Publisher, and Editor of Chief of Black Girls Ride Magazine. PT discusses her early days of riding and her inspirations for launching the movement of […] The post Life In The Fast Lane: Porsche “PT” Taylor – Black Girls Ride appeared first on Radio Influence.

Ep # 12 - My guest today is Steve Love, an author, speaker, and real estate broker that has been in the industry since 1978. Steve works alongside his wife Robyn Love who has been a real estate agent since 1994. Both worked for many years as real estate appraisers and started real estate investing full time in the 1990’s. Due to their success in the real estate investing arena, they were chosen to run the Los Angeles Chapter of Investor Resource Center of America in 1994. In 2002, they started running the prosperity through real estate chapter. Steve currently runs the Los Angeles chapter for National REIA (Real Estate Investors Association) and says, "literally just call them up! I'm looking for speakers with good track records." Check out nationalreia.org to learn more and search for your local chapter. In today's interview, we discuss how to break into local talks like Rotary Clubs and Elks Lodges. Steve also shares a huge secret to ENSURE you get booked on the spot! At these speaking gigs, sometimes you can sell books, enroll new clients, and even have a raffle. Steve discusses how he was booked to speak several times for the Royal Carribean Cruise Lines. He set himself up for this gig because of a desire to go on more cruises. Steve ended up speaking on as many as 5 cruises a year at one point and each time he was able to bring a family member FOR FREE! He says all you need to do is have a great talk with an interesting topic. We even get into how to get over phone fear or "call reluctance" and call the people who actually book speakers. If you want to learn Steve's strategies and tips for booking speaking gigs, you will love this interview!   Learn More About Steve Love and His Real Estate Investing Meetings: Visit Steve's Website: https://www.prosperitythroughrealestate.com/ National Real Estate Investors Association: https://nationalreia.org/ Steve hosts meetings the first 2 Tuesdays of each month in Culver City, CA (Los Angeles Area) and the 4th Wednesday of each month in Las Vegas, NV. The events are $20 or free for members. They are networking meetings for investors or people wanting to learn more about real estate investing. Steve emphasizes that he specializes in working with people with little money and/or no credit. Meetings take place with a dinner from 6:00pm - 9:30pm. Follow Steve Love on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybiggestfish LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-love-822a0725/ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Space 3D speaks with Susan Ip-Jewell about the future of space exploration medical capabilities including analog training environments, crew skill sets, and the use of 3D printing in space.This is Part 1 of our interview with Susan Ip-Jewell.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Susan Ip-Jewell, MD has been a leader, innovator, speaker and educator in the areas of space exploration, space medicine, “Let's get S.T.E.A.M.E.D” edutainment, and astropreneurship for many years.She has presented at many international space summits and conferences, including the Aerospace Medical Association, Interstellar Starship Congress, the 2017 Next Gen Suborbital Research Conference, the 2017 New Worlds Conference, and the Mars Society Convention 2017, to name a few.Susan is a graduate of the International Space University and was the recipient of a Google scholarship to attend Singularity University Graduate Studies Program at NASA Ames in San Francisco. She is a core leadership team member for the Los Angeles Chapter of Singularity University, a member of the Aerospace Medical Association, Aerospace Human Factors Association, Space Medicine Association, and the SoCal Chapter of the Mars Society.Susan has garnered extensive knowledge and skills in astronautics, exponential technology, space medicine and human factors. She has trained in building crew teams for exploratory expeditions and analog missions in isolated and extreme environments. Her extensive background in building teams and business and communication skills led to the formation of Mars Academy USA, Mars Without Borders, and the Space Surgery Institute. These organizations are focused on developing simulation-based learning training programs, technological and innovative concepts, and pioneering visionary ideas for human space exploration and future settlements on Mars and the Moon. Currently, Dr. Jewell is particularly focused on developing Mars Academy USA, a 21st century academy offering experiential learning and unique simulation programs for NextGen young astronauts, professionals, scientists, and astropreneurs. Her long-term vision is to develop the first commercial astronaut corp, which will provide services to commercial space industries.Dr. Jewell is the recipient of many awards, including the Aerospace Medical Association's “Marie Marvinght Award in Technologies and Innovations for Space”, recognizing pioneering visionaries in space exploration, and the National Space Foundation “Living in Space” Award for pioneering future space innovations and enabling development of Martian settlements.Dr. Jewell is also the co-founder of The Clinic, LLC, an early pioneer company offering integrated wellness and telemedicine in Los Angeles.

Space 3D speaks with Susan Ip-Jewell about the future of space exploration medical capabilities including analog training environments, crew skill sets, and the use of 3D printing in space.This is Part 2 of our interview with Susan Ip-Jewell.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Susan Ip-Jewell, MD has been a leader, innovator, speaker and educator in the areas of space exploration, space medicine, “Let's get S.T.E.A.M.E.D” edutainment, and astropreneurship for many years.She has presented at many international space summits and conferences, including the Aerospace Medical Association, Interstellar Starship Congress, the 2017 Next Gen Suborbital Research Conference, the 2017 New Worlds Conference, and the Mars Society Convention 2017, to name a few.Susan is a graduate of the International Space University and was the recipient of a Google scholarship to attend Singularity University Graduate Studies Program at NASA Ames in San Francisco. She is a core leadership team member for the Los Angeles Chapter of Singularity University, a member of the Aerospace Medical Association, Aerospace Human Factors Association, Space Medicine Association, and the SoCal Chapter of the Mars Society.Susan has garnered extensive knowledge and skills in astronautics, exponential technology, space medicine and human factors. She has trained in building crew teams for exploratory expeditions and analog missions in isolated and extreme environments. Her extensive background in building teams and business and communication skills led to the formation of Mars Academy USA, Mars Without Borders, and the Space Surgery Institute. These organizations are focused on developing simulation-based learning training programs, technological and innovative concepts, and pioneering visionary ideas for human space exploration and future settlements on Mars and the Moon. Currently, Dr. Jewell is particularly focused on developing Mars Academy USA, a 21st century academy offering experiential learning and unique simulation programs for NextGen young astronauts, professionals, scientists, and astropreneurs. Her long-term vision is to develop the first commercial astronaut corp, which will provide services to commercial space industries.Dr. Jewell is the recipient of many awards, including the Aerospace Medical Association's “Marie Marvinght Award in Technologies and Innovations for Space”, recognizing pioneering visionaries in space exploration, and the National Space Foundation “Living in Space” Award for pioneering future space innovations and enabling development of Martian settlements.Dr. Jewell is also the co-founder of The Clinic, LLC, an early pioneer company offering integrated wellness and telemedicine in Los Angeles.

Space 3D speaks with Susan Ip-Jewell about the future of space exploration medical capabilities including analog training environments, crew skill sets, and the use of 3D printing in space.This is Part 3 of our interview with Susan Ip-Jewell.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Susan Ip-Jewell, MD has been a leader, innovator, speaker and educator in the areas of space exploration, space medicine, “Let's get S.T.E.A.M.E.D” edutainment, and astropreneurship for many years.She has presented at many international space summits and conferences, including the Aerospace Medical Association, Interstellar Starship Congress, the 2017 Next Gen Suborbital Research Conference, the 2017 New Worlds Conference, and the Mars Society Convention 2017, to name a few.Susan is a graduate of the International Space University and was the recipient of a Google scholarship to attend Singularity University Graduate Studies Program at NASA Ames in San Francisco. She is a core leadership team member for the Los Angeles Chapter of Singularity University, a member of the Aerospace Medical Association, Aerospace Human Factors Association, Space Medicine Association, and the SoCal Chapter of the Mars Society.Susan has garnered extensive knowledge and skills in astronautics, exponential technology, space medicine and human factors. She has trained in building crew teams for exploratory expeditions and analog missions in isolated and extreme environments. Her extensive background in building teams and business and communication skills led to the formation of Mars Academy USA, Mars Without Borders, and the Space Surgery Institute. These organizations are focused on developing simulation-based learning training programs, technological and innovative concepts, and pioneering visionary ideas for human space exploration and future settlements on Mars and the Moon. Currently, Dr. Jewell is particularly focused on developing Mars Academy USA, a 21st century academy offering experiential learning and unique simulation programs for NextGen young astronauts, professionals, scientists, and astropreneurs. Her long-term vision is to develop the first commercial astronaut corp, which will provide services to commercial space industries.Dr. Jewell is the recipient of many awards, including the Aerospace Medical Association's “Marie Marvinght Award in Technologies and Innovations for Space”, recognizing pioneering visionaries in space exploration, and the National Space Foundation “Living in Space” Award for pioneering future space innovations and enabling development of Martian settlements.Dr. Jewell is also the co-founder of The Clinic, LLC, an early pioneer company offering integrated wellness and telemedicine in Los Angeles.

My guest Chellie Campbell has helped countless people with her Financial Stress Reduction® Workshops and is the best-selling author of The Wealthy Spirit, Zero to Zillionaire, and From Worry to Wealthy. In addition to her game-changing contributions to the financial industry, she is a past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) and was Los Angeles District SBA Women in Business Advocate. Chellie focuses on working with clients to provide a balance between taking a risk and being financially responsible; she promotes financial literacy for everyone. This is just the tip of the iceberg though; listen along and soak up everything she has to say. Her advice is invaluable.Not As Easy As You ThinkTo start, Chellie talks a little bit about how seemingly impossible writing a book seemed to her. Her clients had affirmed her ability to teach and convey considerable wisdom on financial matters, but they wanted her advice in book form. After struggling with the prospect of writing a book, she found the structure for The Wealthy Spirit that she wanted to utilize and did so with aplomb. The rest is best selling history.Positive AffirmationsChellie also states that for many people, the logical progression to financial success starts with the law of attraction and then the law of action. This means that positive thinking will ultimately spur the kinds of activities that are conducive to success. One wouldn’t expect an interview to go well when one’s mind has already determined a negative result. But there is also a limit to just how effective positive affirmations can be! Positive affirmations are very important to frame a successful action; but, as Chellie states, you can sit at a piano and make affirmations for hours--eventually, though, you will have to practice to get any good at playing.Send Out ShipsAnother key aspect of the episode is Chellie breaks down the importance of her famous saying: “send out ships.” Take positive actions in personal life and professional life. Don’t just send emails, but instead, call clients. Reach out to people and put positivity out into the world. She also breaks down the historical meaning of the phrase. It comes from a 19th-century instance where London merchants would load up their ships with provisions and send them out on yearlong endeavors with no means for communication. It would take a while, but eventually, their ship would come in, treasure and all! And so, she tells her friends, colleagues, and clients that you must send out a lot of ships. Ultimately, you will reap the rewards.For much more, including poker, Chellie’s new program coming in February, taking risks, and plenty of other useful tidbits, listen along. You won’t want to miss it!How to Connect with Chellie:Chellie’s Phone Number: 310-476-1622Email Address: chellie@chellie.comBusiness Website URL: http://www.chellie.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/Chellie.CampbellInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/chelliecampbellTwitter: https://twitter.com/ChellieCampbellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chellie-campbellFor various podcast episodes with Chellie as guest: https://www.chellie.com/downloads/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Esteshttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unpause-your-life/

My guest Chellie Campbell has helped countless people with her Financial Stress Reduction® Workshops and is the best-selling author of The Wealthy Spirit, Zero to Zillionaire, and From Worry to Wealthy. In addition to her game-changing contributions to the financial industry, she is a past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) and was Los Angeles District SBA Women in Business Advocate. Chellie focuses on working with clients to provide a balance between taking a risk and being financially responsible; she promotes financial literacy for everyone. This is just the tip of the iceberg though; listen along and soak up everything she has to say. Her advice is invaluable.Not As Easy As You ThinkTo start, Chellie talks a little bit about how seemingly impossible writing a book seemed to her. Her clients had affirmed her ability to teach and convey considerable wisdom on financial matters, but they wanted her advice in book form. After struggling with the prospect of writing a book, she found the structure for The Wealthy Spirit that she wanted to utilize and did so with aplomb. The rest is best selling history.Positive AffirmationsChellie also states that for many people, the logical progression to financial success starts with the law of attraction and then the law of action. This means that positive thinking will ultimately spur the kinds of activities that are conducive to success. One wouldn’t expect an interview to go well when one’s mind has already determined a negative result. But there is also a limit to just how effective positive affirmations can be! Positive affirmations are very important to frame a successful action; but, as Chellie states, you can sit at a piano and make affirmations for hours--eventually, though, you will have to practice to get any good at playing.Send Out ShipsAnother key aspect of the episode is Chellie breaks down the importance of her famous saying: “send out ships.” Take positive actions in personal life and professional life. Don’t just send emails, but instead, call clients. Reach out to people and put positivity out into the world. She also breaks down the historical meaning of the phrase. It comes from a 19th-century instance where London merchants would load up their ships with provisions and send them out on yearlong endeavors with no means for communication. It would take a while, but eventually, their ship would come in, treasure and all! And so, she tells her friends, colleagues, and clients that you must send out a lot of ships. Ultimately, you will reap the rewards.For much more, including poker, Chellie’s new program coming in February, taking risks, and plenty of other useful tidbits, listen along. You won’t want to miss it!How to Connect with Chellie:Chellie’s Phone Number: 310-476-1622Email Address: chellie@chellie.comBusiness Website URL: http://www.chellie.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/Chellie.CampbellInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/chelliecampbellTwitter: https://twitter.com/ChellieCampbellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chellie-campbellFor various podcast episodes with Chellie as guest: https://www.chellie.com/downloads/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Esteshttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unpause-your-life/

Guest Chellie Campbell treats money disorders – spending bulimia and income anorexia. She is the creator of the Financial Stress Reduction® Workshop and has certified FSR Coaches throughout the US. Her bestselling books The Wealthy Spirit, Zero to Zillionaire, and From Worry to Wealthy are published by Sourcebooks, Inc. in 7 countries and 6 languages.  She is one of Marci Shimoff's “Happy 100” in her NYT bestseller Happy for No Reason and other popular books. Past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners, she was Los Angeles District SBA Women in Business Advocate. Chellie.com  Please share a “Wow”  I help people become the person who makes fabulous money!    Please share a “Whisper”  You can program yourself to be lucky.   What do you want listeners to know about you?  I am one of the few financial coaches who makes making money fun and funny. I put the "fun" back in "funds"!   Your Business or Profession or Organization or Project  Financial Stress Reduction Coach  Listener Incentive or Special Offer Fabulous 14 Abundance Affirmations, available on Chellie.com  Website www.chellie.com  Social Media links www.Facebook.com/Chellie.Campbell  www.Twitter.com/@ChellieCampbell .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  Our Podcast PSA for this episode highlights Brian Arts Productions, “Building Financial Literacy through the Creative Arts.”  Visit them online: www.brainartsproductions.org www.facebook.com/brainartsproductions

Episode #190 with Mary Cocharo- The Essentials of Communication with Your Romantic Partner. Mary Kay Cocharo, LMFT has been working with couples and families for over 28 years in her private practice in West Los Angeles. She is deeply passionate about helping couples improve their communication skills, deepen their connection resolve conflict and rediscover the joy of being together. She offers weekly sessions, Private and Group Intensives and Workshops for Couples. She is active in preparing engaged couples for marriage through several different formats, including The FOCCUS Premarital Inventory and Start Right, Stay Connected Workshops. Her Ebook entitled, 8 Essential Topics to Discuss Before Saying I Do, is available on her website.   Mary Kay has two Advanced Certifications, in Couples Therapy: Imago Relationship Therapy and Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy. She also has training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.   Mary Kay is happily married in an intimate relationship and is the mother of three grown children and a grandchild. She also plays an ongoing role in being a teacher and mentor to new couples therapists, students, and interns as they learn and practice their art of connection.   Mary Kay is an active member of the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, Los Angeles Chapter of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, IMAGO Relationship Institute, and the Southern California Imago Therapy Association, and founder of The Conversation Group in Los Angeles. TOP POINTS FROM THE EPISODE: Couples and their relationships 1. Communication patterns are key. Couples don’t know how to communicate through their problems. 2. Manage your reactivity 3. Create and share an appointment with your partner to share and resolve your feelings. 4. Speak gently in your feelings with your partner. 5. I statements before you statements Thank you again for joining us today please check out our webpage at riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, articles, free resources, and events to help you get to the next level in your life! You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, and Youtube @riseupforyou If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Please support Rise Up For You by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback will really help the success of our show and push us to continuously be better!  So don’t forget to show your support! SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR WEEKLY EPISODES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Josephine Munis is the CEO of Candy Lab AR. The team at Candy Lab has created a software toolset called AR Fuse to enable developers to more easily make location-based Augmented Reality experiences. It provides a cross-platform (iOS and Android) solution for games, retail, and enterprise apps - soon to include cryptocurrency integration.Josephine is also the president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the VR AR Association, which is an industry association that focuses on building community, training, and standards.Prior to Candy Lab, Josephine was in marketing roles at FiberLink (acquired by IBM) and Experian.In this conversation, Josephine and I talk about location-based augmented reality. Location-based experiences depend on knowing where you are in the world, or where you are within a building. Pokemon Go is a good example of a game experience that is affected by your location in the world.We discuss Pokemon Go and how a company can build a similar experience with the tools offered by Candy Lab’s AR Fuse platform. We go on to explore some enterprise and consumer use cases beyond games.Josephine also shares some lessons she’s learned in her transition to CEO and from growing up in Nigeria and then the UK.You can find all of the show notes at thearshow.com.

In this episode I interview Dr. Carl Shubs, a very prolific and accomplished psychologist, about the current state of erotic media and it’s impact on sexuality education inside and outside of the family home. We talk about the semantics of the term porn and the history of regulation and cultural attitudes toward nudity and sexual content. He offers practical and insightful tools for parents to take an empowered and self-responsible approach to providing sexuality education for their families. Please visit his website to learn more about his services: http://drcarlshubs.com Dr Shubs’ Bio: I have been in private practice since 1981 and have taught, trained, and supervised other mental health professionals. I have published articles in professional journals in the area of trauma. I hold a diplomate from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and was Chairman or Co-chair of the Victim Treatment Committee of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association for twelve years. I was on the professional advisory board of Break the Cycle, a non-profit organization dedicated to education, advocacy, and intervention in stopping teen dating violence, for ten years. I have been a local and international speaker, lecturer, and presenter, for professional and general audiences, on topics including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychological recovery for victims of violent crime, relationships, self-esteem, bioenergetic analysis, the mind/body connection, and gay/lesbian/bisexual issues. I have been interviewed for TV, radio, and various forms of print and Internet media on a range of issues concerning clinical psychology. I have held the American Psychological Association’s Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders since 1996. I am a Supervisor and Certified Bioenergetic Therapist, integrating bioenergetic analysis, contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and other psychotherapeutic modalities since 1974. I was editor of two publications concerning bioenergetics. Special study has been in the area gay, lesbian, and bisexual life, growth, development, coming out, being out, relationships, and homophobia. For several years I was seeing people in medical settings where patients were recovering from illnesses including strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or various other conditions affecting their mind and their emotions. I served several terms on the Boards of the Los Angeles Society of Clinical Psychologists and the Los Angeles Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

On this episode, Matt & Jesse have a discussion with Kelsey Goldberg (@KelseyFGold) and Jack Suria Linares (@SuriaLinares213) from DSA-Los Angeles chapter about the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Kelsey and Jack explore their childhood and later political awakening by describing the moment (or moments) that led to not only their transcendent belief in socialism, but how they went beyond mere beliefs by deciding to take action and become activists and organizers via their self-discovery process. We will also learn about DSA's history and contributions, as well as its future aims as a consequence of its recent National Convention. Additionally, our visitors to the show will talk about what DSA-LA has in the revolutionary pot that's about to boil over into a Mario-Brothers pasta of comrade-goodness. By the very end of this podcast episode, Kelsey, Jesse and Jack get our ‘DSA-Curious' Comrade, Matthew, to break down his resistance and finally #TrySocialism. Mentioned In This Episode: The National Website for Democratic Socialists of America The Facebook Page for Democratic Socialists of America The Twitter Page for Democratic Socialists of America The Official Homepage for the Los Angeles Chapter of DSA The Facebook Page for DSA-LA The Twitter Page for DSA-LAJeff Stein in Vox: “Nine Questions About the Democratic Socialists of America You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask” A Slacker-Ode as a Comic-Meme: Split Photo Abbott & Costello Vs. Jesse & Matt New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada: A Historical Guide of Its Policies and Aims A List of Official (& Past) Political Parties in Canada The Guardian: “Thomas Piketty on the Rise of Bernie Sanders: The U.S. Enters a New Political Era” (Translated from Its Original Publication Source: Le Monde - 14 February 2016)The Entrepreneurial Myth Meets the Diseased Myth of the Star System: A Recent Propaganda Ad from IKEA The Service Employee International Union (SEIU): A Wikipedia History The Official Website for SEIU Richard Berman in The Washington Times: “A Story of Union Waste: The Service Union Squanders Millions on a Losing Cause” Rudolf Rocker: A Biography The Anarchist Library: Articles and Books by Rudolf Rocker GoFundMe Accounts for Boston Massacre (the record for GoFundMe, in 2013, was for Jeff Baumen, who raised $805,000.00 from donations) O THE IRONY: Free Healthcare for American Prisoners! (But No Deductibles or Copays?) PBS's 25th Anniversary Special: Looking Back at the LA Riots After the Beating of Rodney King Anna Deavere Smith's Stunning ‘Documentary Theater' Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Noam Chomsky's Manufacturing Consent - The Documentary (1992) Noam Chomsky Admits He's Not Charismatic But Folks Follow Him Instead for the Ideas He Offers . . .Chris Hedges in Truthdig: “Noam Chomsky is America's greatest intellectual. His massive body of work, which includes nearly 100 books, has for decades deflated and exposed the lies of the power elite and the myths they perpetrate. Chomsky has done this despite being blacklisted by the commercial media, turned into a pariah by the academy and, by his own admission, being a pedantic and at times slightly boring speaker. He combines moral autonomy with rigorous scholarship, a remarkable grasp of detail and a searing intellect. He curtly dismisses our two-party system as a mirage orchestrated by the corporate state, excoriates the liberal intelligentsia for being fops and courtiers and describes the drivel of the commercial media as a form of ‘brainwashing.'” Al Jazeera: “More Americans Joining Socialist Groups Under Trump” The New Republic: “Are the Democratic Socialists of America For Real?” Sarah Silverman at the DNC Convention in 2016: “Can I just say, to the Bernie or Bust People, You're Being Ridiculous.” Matthew Snyder's Co-Organizing for the First Fundraiser in the I.E. for Sanders' Presidential Run: “Our Barn-Storming-for-Bernie Fundraiser in the I.E.” {July 18th, 2015} Why People Support Bernie Sanders from Such a Broad Spectrum of American Society? James Walsh and Guardian Readers: “10 Reasons Why Voters Are Turning to Bernie Sanders” DSA's Official Endorsement for Bernie Sanders' Candidacy for President in 2016 Daniel Denvir's The Dig (Podcast): “The Democratic Socialists of America and the Fight Against Trump” Did Labour Really Gain 150,00 New Members After the General Election? The Guardian: “Heather Heyer, Victim of Charlottesville Car Attack, Was a Civil Rights Activist” The Guardian: “Mother of Charlottesville Victim Heather Heyer: They Tried to Kill My Child to Shut Her Up.” Michael Tomasky in The Guardian: “Should Obama Have Accepted the Nobel Prize?” Rob Wile in The Business Insider: “12 People Who Should Not Have Won The Nobel Peace Prize” Politifact: “Pants on Fire Claim that George Soros Money Went to Women's March Protesters” Antimedia: “That Awkward Moment When One Nobel Peace Prize Winner Bombs Another” President ‘Bomb-Bomb' Obama: This Map Shows Where President Barack Obama Dropped His 26,171 Bombs for 2016 (3,000 More Than 2015) A History of Democratic Socialists of America: 1971-2017 - A Merger of Two Different Groups Occupy Los Angeles: A History Old Memories, Old Photos: Soapbox: Jesse's Anarchist Book & Infoshop in Bellingham, Washington Fugitive Pieces: Matt's Son & Daughter at Occupy Riverside Amy Pleasant in The Huffington Post: “Artists as Activists: Pursuing Social Justice” About DSA-LA, which Started in 2011 & Now Has 1083 Members UCLA's Campus Facilities to Be Used as Athlete's Village for LA's 2028 Olympics The Los Angeles Times Gives Out Letter Grades for Public Officials: Why Eric Garcetti Is Mediocre or Even Awful The Chicago Reader's Article on the DSA Convention for August 2017: “Beyond the ‘Bernie bro': Socialism's Diverse New Youth Brigade” Jack L. Suria-Linares – 2017 NPC Candidate – Local Chapter: Los Angeles To Show Solidarity with Teamster Workers, LA Dock Workers Refused to Unload Any Non-Union Trucks Jia Tolentino: “The Gig Economy Celebrates Working Yourself to Death” Catherine Baab-Muguira in Quartz: “GENERATION 1099: Millennials Are Obsessed with Side Hustles Because They're All We've Got” This Lousy Day in Bullshit Mythologies: For Example, The YFS Magazine as Delusional Self-Pandering: “The Age of the Millennial Entrepreneur Is Upon Us” The Huffington Post: Xennials: The Microgeneration Between Gen X and Millennials Indigenous Action Media: “Accomplices Not Allies: Abolishing The Ally Industrial Complex” Denise Cummins in Psychology Today: “Why Gen-X Doesn't Get Millennial . . . or Boomers” John Scalzi's Blog Whatever: “Straight White Male: The Lowest Difficulty Setting There Is” Briahna Joy Gray in Current Affairs: “How Identity Became a Weapon Against the Left” East Bay DSA Support for SB-562 (Single Payer) Versus Multi-Platform Tendencies for DSA-LA with Nolympics, the Campaign for Making LA a Sanctuary City and Work on LA's Tragic Lack of Solutions for Skid Row. How to Become a Supporting Member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Childcare & Activism: “Caring for Rosie the Riveter's Kids” The DSA's Structure Oscar Wilde: “Socialism is great but it takes up too many evenings.” David Graeber's TEDxWhitechapel talk: “The Possibility of Political Pleasure” {Where He Fully and Sheepishly Admits That He Enjoys Political Meetings} Sophia A. McClennen in Salon Magazine: “10 Reasons Why #DemExit Is Serious: Getting Rid of Debbie Wasserman Schultz Is Not Enough” A Reddit Discussion on the History of the Rose in Revolutionary Socialist Movements The Worker's Song--Both Poignant & Powerful: “Bread and Roses” Joan Baez Sings “Bread and Roses” The Rose Emoji Revolution for DSA: It's Not Just for Valentine's or Mother's Day DSA-LA Videos, which includes the series 30 in 30, and profiles 30 Leftists in 30 days leading up to the May Day in 2017.Vice News (Sports): “Meet Los Angeles's New Anti-Olympics Movement” The Real News (YouTube): Michael Payne from the Charlottesville Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America Retells Harrowing Account of Car-Attack The Deceptively Brilliant and Charming YouTube Video Thanks, Capitalism! Created in Collaboration with DSA-Los Angeles & the DSA National Design Committee (Kelsey Goldberg Narrates the Video) DSA-LA Crashes Garcetti's Re-Election Bash IndieWire's Bullshit (Neoliberal) Article Celebrating Patty Jenkins “Breaking the Glass Ceiling on Director Pay” Snap Election - Thor Ragnarok parody with Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn Jack Suria Linares in New Politics: “DSA Convention: Mapping a Strategy, Avoiding Dead-Ends” Matt's Mention with the Problems with Folk Politics is Explored in Detail with Alex Williams and Nick Srnicek's Inventing the Future: Postcapitalism and a World Without Work {And Discussed in Episode 15 of The Future Is A Mixtape} Nick Falkvinges's “3-Pirate Party Rule” in Swarmwise: A Tactical Manual to Changing the World Kelsey Goldberg in Left Side of History: “Do Not Merely Eat Cake” The Socialist Alternative Versus the Green Party Versus the DSA: Organizing Outside of Elections and What Should Count as Success? Mayor-elect Lumumba: Jackson 'to Be the Most Radical City on the Planet' Winning Mayoral Candidate in Jackson, Mississippi: Chokwe Antar LumumbaCathy Woolard for Atlanta MayorCathy Woolard's Competitors for Mayor of Atlanta Bernie Sanders on Democratic Socialism FULL Speech - Georgetown University - Given on November 19, 2015 Feel Free to Contact Jesse & Matt on the Following Spaces & Places: Email Us: thefutureisamixtape@gmail.com Find Us Via Our Website: The Future Is A Mixtape Or Lollygagging on Social Networks: Facebook Twitter Instagram Or Just Become a “Cyberspace-Friend” @Matthew Snyder's Facebook Account

CARRIE MORITA spent 36 years teaching in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Although she had several opportunities to work closer to home, Mrs. Morita endured a daily 75-mile, bumper-to-bumper roundtrip commute to teach at Eagle Rock Elementary School because of the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of its large student body. (45:58)      EPISODE NOTES - Posted June 10, 2017: I cannot bring myself to call CARRIE MORITA by her first name. She was both my daughters Taite and Quinn’s kindergarten teacher at Eagle Rock Elementary School and has always been – and always will be – MRS. MORITA to me.   PHOTO: Carrie Morita at her retirement party in June 2011. Hundreds of friends, colleagues, former students and their families came to wish her well. It does, as they say, “seem like only yesterday” that Jillian and I took our little 5-year-old Taite Rose Pierson to Mrs. Morita’s kindergarten classroom for her first day of school. Taite’s now 18 and, indeed, it was only yesterday that she graduated as one of Eagle Rock High School’s two valedictorians. And, true to faithful form, Mrs. Morita was there to hear Taite deliver her valedictory speech. Mrs. Morita has shown up to support Taite many times throughout her K-12 journey. Taite recently made her penultimate appearance with the Pasadena Civic Ballet as the flying-carpet-riding genie in “Aladdin” and, like so many of her past performances, Mrs. Morita was there with flowers in hand.PHOTOS: Carrie Morita with my daughter, Taite Pierson, on her last day of kindergarten in June 2005; and Mrs. Morita with Taite in February 2017 after her performance in "Aladdin." Mrs. Morita even helped Taite learn how to drive a car, which came about shortly after my second and last time in the passenger seat ended with me yelling: “When I say stop, I mean STOP!” Mrs. Morita’s Zen-like patience and affection for one of her long-ago kindergarten kiddos definitely contributed to Taite becoming the competent and confident driver she is today. Taite is not alone in receiving this kind of special treatment. After teaching for 36 years, Mrs. Morita is involved in the lives of many of her former students, and cheerfully attends their birthday parties, weddings and baby showers on a regular basis. PHOTO: Mrs. Morita's 2004/2005 kindergarten class at Eagle Rock Elementary School celebrating the 100th day of school and wearing Room 29's signature tie-dye T-shirts. But looking back at the beginning of her career teaching kindergarten, Mrs. Morita couldn’t possibly have imagined that she would develop lasting friendships with so many of the little people who would pass through her classroom. In fact, she tells me that teaching 5-year-olds was the last thing she ever thought she wanted to do: “I have to admit, I almost went kicking and screaming down to kindergarten. I have taught all the grades and I did say the one grade that I would never teach would be kindergarten, because I didn’t feel that I was capable of teaching it; that it would be a bigger challenge than I wanted to put myself through. But it did become a grade that I really did love.” PHOTO: Mrs. Morita's 2004/2005 kindergarten class presenting Room 29's Winter Performance. Mrs. Morita proved that she loved teaching kindergarten – and teaching it at Eagle Rock Elementary School, specifically – by enduring a daily 75-mile, bumper-to-bumper roundtrip commute to do so. And while she had several opportunities over the years to work at schools closer to home, ERES always held a special attraction for her: “Eagle Rock is really a very diverse community. And sometimes that word ‘diverse’ can be an over-played term, but Eagle Rock truly is a diverse community. I liked having families of different nationalities; families of different socioeconomic levels; and families that had many different experiences. One of the things that I did like to do was do a Student of the Week so the kids could show that there were many similarities, even though there were many differences between them.” PHOTO: Mrs. Morita's 2004/2005 kindergarten class celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The appeal of a diverse student body is deep-rooted in Mrs. Morita’s own personal history. Growing up in San Diego, she was the only Asian American in a high school graduating class of 1,000. Cal State Long Beach, however, provided her with a more heterogeneous academic experience. And it was there, as a college freshman, that she took an Asian American Studies class that changed her worldview in a profound and unexpected way. “I learned how, during World War II, Japanese and Japanese Americans were incarcerated in this country. This was the first time I heard about this injustice. I called home to tell my mother what had happened to so many people. And she hesitated. And then she said, ‘Dad and I were both in camps in Arizona.’ And it was like: ‘You never mentioned this to us?!?’ I feel it was, for many, a shameful, humiliating incident.” PHOTO: Mrs. Morita's mother, Takaye Tokimura (in foreground), and her sister, Ruth, at the Gila River War Relocation Center.  Many years later, Mrs. Morita learned of her father being drafted into a segregated Army unit made up of Japanese American men, and the heroic efforts that he and his fellow soldiers quietly made in the latter part of WWII. George Furuya was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star – but his daughter never heard a word about it from him. PHOTO: Mrs. Morita's father, George Furuya, was held at the Poston War Relocation Center in Yuma County for a year before being drafted into a US Army regimental combat team. Ironically, Mr. Furuya had tried to enlist right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor but, despite being born and raised in California, was rejected because he was considered an enemy alien. Mrs. Morita is, herself, not prone to such silence. As a matter of fact, she was quite vocal a few months ago about the attempted ban on immigration and marched in protest at LAX on 3 separate occasions: “I feel like it is my responsibility, and the responsibility of all Japanese Americans to stand up and speak out against what we see going on in our country right now. The fact that a Muslim registry was even brought up by our government; that there was an executive order on immigration; it is my responsibility to stand up and say: No! Never again!” PHOTO: Mrs. Morita at one of three protests at LAX she attended. She's standing with Hussar Ayloush, the executive director of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Although Mrs. Morita retired from teaching in 2011, she’s still every bit a teacher today. BP   Many thanks to the composers of the music featured in this episode royalty free through Creative Commons licensing: 1. "Easy Lemon" by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com 2. "Wait for Me" by Aaron Mist - aaronomist.bandcamp.com/releases 3. "Micro" by the Blue Dot Sessions - sessions.blue/sessions/ 4. "Tranceless" by the Blue Dot Sessions - sessions.blue/sessions/ 5. "Isn't the Rain Nice Today" by Scott Currie/BBATV - bbatv.bancamp.com 6. "Pomp and Circumstance" loop by Miguel Flores -youtube.com/watch?v=Kw-_Ew5bVxs  

ALAN ROY SCOTT As a professional songwriter for over 35 years, his songs have been recorded by Celine Dion, Luther Vandross, Notorious B.I.G., Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper, Patti LaBelle, Neville Bros. Roberta Flack, Cher, El DeBarge, Tiffany, Patti Austin, The Spinners, Rick Springfield, Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Martin, Anne Murray, Johnny Mathis, Pointer Sisters, Sheena Easton, and Ray Charles among many. His work also has been featured in Films and TV shows such as “Top Gun,” “First Wives Club,” “Coming To America,” “Redline,” “Karate Kid III,” “Summer School,” “Fame,” “Fame/LA,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” “Santa Barbara,” “Guiding Light,” “Melrose Place,” & “Beverly Hills 90210” among others. He was an exclusive staff writer with EMI Music and Jobete Music (Motown) for a combined 11 years, having his own independent Kyushu Boy Music Publishing since 1990. Alan attended the prestigious Boston Conservatory of Music majoring in Music Composition. He has won top prizes in the John Lennon Song Contest, The American Song Festival, and numerous awards in International Music Festivals around the world, competing as composer and/or artist, representing the USA in such diverse locales as Kazakhstan, Turkey, Romania, FYR Macedonia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Egypt, Finland, Holland, Ireland, Czech Republic, & Indonesia among others. He has been a private songwriting coach for more than 10 years, and has taught classes and has led workshops and seminars domestically through UCLA Extension, The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, Musician's Institute, Songu.com, ASCAP, as well as the “Grammy-In-The-Schools” program for the Los Angeles Chapter of NARAS. Internationally, he has taught songwriting and music workshops in Australia (through APRA), Ireland (through IMRO), and Denmark (through KODA) among others. Additionally, as the founder of “Music Bridges”, he has created many renowned songwriting collaboration events around the world, most notably “Music Speaks Louder Than Words” (USSR/1998), “Country & Eastern” (Romania/1994), “Pacific Harmony” (Indonesia/1995), “Celtic Harmony” (Ireland/1997), the controversial “Music Bridges...Over Troubled Waters” (Havana,Cuba/1999), and “Music Bridges/Expo 2000 as part of Expo 2000 (Hannover, Germany). Future “Music Bridges” events are planned for The Middle East, China, India , Peru, Jamaica, & South Africa. In conjunction with his “Music Bridges” projects, Scott also created and organized “Unisong International Song Contest,” as an annual search for budding songwriting talent. With his extensive music industry resources and solid reputation as a special music events organizer and hands-on creative participant in these projects, Alan secured the participation of more than 200 headlining artists and songwriters such as: Bonnie Raitt, Burt Bacharach, Diane Warren, Mick Fleetwood, Jimmy Buffet, Lamont Dozier, Gladys Knight, Don Was, The Chieftans, Hot House Flowers, Mi’shell Ngedeocello, Cher, Michael Bolton, Rodney Crowell, Desmond Child, Cyndi Lauper, Brenda Russell, Dave Koz, Stewart Copeland, & Andy Summers, Paul Williams, Indigo Girls, Kelly/Steinberg, Barry Mann, Albert Hammond, Mike Stoller,Woody Harrelson, Joan Osborne, Tommy Shaw (Styx), Gunnar & Matthew Nelson, N’Dea Davenport, Montell Jordan, Jack Blades, The Scorpions, Peter Frampton, Steve McClintock, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Gary Burr, Allan Rich, Jeff Lorber, Cathy Dennis, Holly Knight, Franne Golde, & Lee Roy Parnell among many. He also produced the “Music Bridges” segment for the opening ceremonies of the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle, featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, Roberta Flack, Anne Murray, and Emmanuel. As well as being the international consultant and talent coordinator for the TNN series “Somebody Lives There,“ hosted by Gary Morris in Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, and Poland He also was international consultant and talent coordinator for the TNN series “Somebody Lives There,“ hosted by Gary Morris in Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, and Poland In conjunction with his “Music Bridges” projects, he also created and organized the “Unisong International Song Contest,” from 1997-2007 as an annual search for budding songwriting talent, becoming one of the leading international song contests alongside such others as the john Lennon contest and ISC. Alan also served as the creative coordinator for the digital culture projects of Greenstar, a company dedicated to economic development in the 3rd world through innovative projects providing solar power, computer technology, and education to rural villages with the aim of creating self-sufficiency through local crafts and cultural products sold over the Internet utilizing the provided technologies. He coordinated such projects for Greenstar in the Palestinian West Bank, and Jamaica. He was awarded a prestigious Third Century Award by the US Patent & Copyright Board to honor his achievements in the international arena.. Alan was commissioned in 1999 to co-write “The Gift,” the theme song for the 30th anniversary remembrance in Memphis of the assassination of Martin Luther King, performed by Michael McDonald and The Reverend Al Green. He served as well on the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Songwriters (NAS) in Hollywood for 4 years. and is a 30 year voting member of NARAS, (The Grammy Awards). He is also a long time member of BMI, ASCAP, SAG, and AEA.

ALAN ROY SCOTT As a professional songwriter for over 35 years, his songs have been recorded by Celine Dion, Luther Vandross, Notorious B.I.G., Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper, Patti LaBelle, Neville Bros. Roberta Flack, Cher, El DeBarge, Tiffany, Patti Austin, The Spinners, Rick Springfield, Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Martin, Anne Murray, Johnny Mathis, Pointer Sisters, Sheena Easton, and Ray Charles among many. His work also has been featured in Films and TV shows such as “Top Gun,” “First Wives Club,” “Coming To America,” “Redline,” “Karate Kid III,” “Summer School,” “Fame,” “Fame/LA,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” “Santa Barbara,” “Guiding Light,” “Melrose Place,” & “Beverly Hills 90210” among others. He was an exclusive staff writer with EMI Music and Jobete Music (Motown) for a combined 11 years, having his own independent Kyushu Boy Music Publishing since 1990. Alan attended the prestigious Boston Conservatory of Music majoring in Music Composition. He has won top prizes in the John Lennon Song Contest, The American Song Festival, and numerous awards in International Music Festivals around the world, competing as composer and/or artist, representing the USA in such diverse locales as Kazakhstan, Turkey, Romania, FYR Macedonia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Egypt, Finland, Holland, Ireland, Czech Republic, & Indonesia among others. He has been a private songwriting coach for more than 10 years, and has taught classes and has led workshops and seminars domestically through UCLA Extension, The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, Musician's Institute, Songu.com, ASCAP, as well as the “Grammy-In-The-Schools” program for the Los Angeles Chapter of NARAS. Internationally, he has taught songwriting and music workshops in Australia (through APRA), Ireland (through IMRO), and Denmark (through KODA) among others. Additionally, as the founder of “Music Bridges”, he has created many renowned songwriting collaboration events around the world, most notably “Music Speaks Louder Than Words” (USSR/1998), “Country & Eastern” (Romania/1994), “Pacific Harmony” (Indonesia/1995), “Celtic Harmony” (Ireland/1997), the controversial “Music Bridges...Over Troubled Waters” (Havana,Cuba/1999), and “Music Bridges/Expo 2000 as part of Expo 2000 (Hannover, Germany). Future “Music Bridges” events are planned for The Middle East, China, India , Peru, Jamaica, & South Africa. In conjunction with his “Music Bridges” projects, Scott also created and organized “Unisong International Song Contest,” as an annual search for budding songwriting talent. With his extensive music industry resources and solid reputation as a special music events organizer and hands-on creative participant in these projects, Alan secured the participation of more than 200 headlining artists and songwriters such as: Bonnie Raitt, Burt Bacharach, Diane Warren, Mick Fleetwood, Jimmy Buffet, Lamont Dozier, Gladys Knight, Don Was, The Chieftans, Hot House Flowers, Mi’shell Ngedeocello, Cher, Michael Bolton, Rodney Crowell, Desmond Child, Cyndi Lauper, Brenda Russell, Dave Koz, Stewart Copeland, & Andy Summers, Paul Williams, Indigo Girls, Kelly/Steinberg, Barry Mann, Albert Hammond, Mike Stoller,Woody Harrelson, Joan Osborne, Tommy Shaw (Styx), Gunnar & Matthew Nelson, N’Dea Davenport, Montell Jordan, Jack Blades, The Scorpions, Peter Frampton, Steve McClintock, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Gary Burr, Allan Rich, Jeff Lorber, Cathy Dennis, Holly Knight, Franne Golde, & Lee Roy Parnell among many. He also produced the “Music Bridges” segment for the opening ceremonies of the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle, featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, Roberta Flack, Anne Murray, and Emmanuel. As well as being the international consultant and talent coordinator for the TNN series “Somebody Lives There,“ hosted by Gary Morris in Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, and Poland He also was international consultant and talent coordinator for the TNN series “Somebody Lives There,“ hosted by Gary Morris in Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, and Poland In conjunction with his “Music Bridges” projects, he also created and organized the “Unisong International Song Contest,” from 1997-2007 as an annual search for budding songwriting talent, becoming one of the leading international song contests alongside such others as the john Lennon contest and ISC. Alan also served as the creative coordinator for the digital culture projects of Greenstar, a company dedicated to economic development in the 3rd world through innovative projects providing solar power, computer technology, and education to rural villages with the aim of creating self-sufficiency through local crafts and cultural products sold over the Internet utilizing the provided technologies. He coordinated such projects for Greenstar in the Palestinian West Bank, and Jamaica. He was awarded a prestigious Third Century Award by the US Patent & Copyright Board to honor his achievements in the international arena.. Alan was commissioned in 1999 to co-write “The Gift,” the theme song for the 30th anniversary remembrance in Memphis of the assassination of Martin Luther King, performed by Michael McDonald and The Reverend Al Green. He served as well on the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Songwriters (NAS) in Hollywood for 4 years. and is a 30 year voting member of NARAS, (The Grammy Awards). He is also a long time member of BMI, ASCAP, SAG, and AEA.

Today’s market is competitive, global, and constantly changing. To be successful, businesses must lead with vision and purpose. Evelyn Brooks is best known for her goal and purpose driven approach. She brings high energy. She has strong communication, team building and problem-solving skills. These traits and her attention to details have contributed to her successful career. Ms. Brooks earned her Bachelors degree in Information Technology (IT) & E‐Commerce. She earned a Masters in Business Management with a concentration in Project Management. She earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute in 2007. She earned a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belt from Purdue University in 2013. Ms. Brooks has over 20 years of experience. She has played an integral role in the development of a Project Management Office. She has managed many system integrations and quality assurance projects. Her efforts have resulted in new and improved products, processes and services. She has authored a bestselling book titled “Project Management with Ease and Purpose” Ms. Brooks resides in Southern California with her husband and mother. She enjoys riding her bike along the Pacific Coast or hiking at one of the local National and State parks. She is the Director of Membership for the Project Management Institute, Los Angeles Chapter. You can reach Ms. Brooks via email at EvelynBrooks@CorePME.com or phone at (877) 633-2763

What does it take to put on a successful conference? How much work is involved? In this segment, I sit down with Neil Matatall and Richard Greenberg, co-organizers of AppSec California 2015. We talk about how they came up with the idea and what resources were needed to pull off such a successful event. About Richard Greenberg Richard Greenberg, CISSP, a recognized leader in Information Security, is President of the Los Angeles Chapter of OWASP. His day job is Information Security Officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Mindi Abair is a two-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, vocalist, author, and President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that puts on The Grammys. Mindi has toured and/or recorded with Aerosmith, Gregg Allman, Trombone Shorty, Joe Perry, Booker T. Jones, Max Weinberg, the Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran, Mandy Moore, Josh Groban, Adam Sandler and many more. In addition to her acclaimed solo work, she was the featured saxophonist on the 2011 and 2012 seasons of American Idol. Her latest album “Wild Heart” debuted #1 on the Billboard Jazz chart and was nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at this year's Grammy Awards. Mindi is in Seattle to perform at Jazz Alley through the weekend.

Today on Autism Live, Shannon welcomes 7 time Emmy award winning actor Ed Asner, along with his son and Autism Speaks So Cal Executive Director Matt Asner to talk about the 2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks. For more information visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs  Shannon also recaps the highlights from Autism Awareness Night at Dodger Stadium with the Asner men! Vincente King and his mother Katrena King talk about Vincente's recent appearance, as a contestant on American Ninja Warrior!  Vincente, who has an ASD diagnosis made the Autism community and his mom very proud!  Bill Wong, an Occupational Therapist who has his own ASD diagnosis shares exciting news in the field of OT

Television and film legend Ed Asner gives heartfelt advice to the dads and grandfathers of children with ASD.   Ed will be hosting the  2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks.  For more information on the event visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs

Seven time Emmy award winning actor Ed Asner, along with his son and Autism Speaks So Cal Executive Director Matt Asner visit to talk about the 2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks.  For more information on the event visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs  

Emmy award winning actor Ed Asner and Autism Speaks So Cal Executive Director Matt Asner talk about the realities of being Dads of children on the Autism Spectrum. They are preparing for the  2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks.  For more information on the event visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs

Earlier this week the Los Angeles Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America hosted a panel discussion on what it takes to prevent a social media crisis.   In my opinion, PR spends too much time talking about crisis management and not enough time thinking about how to prevent them from happening in the… The post HOW TO: Prevent a Social Media Crisis appeared first on Eric Schwartzman.

Ellie Nieves interviews the lyricist, pioneer, icon, inspirational speaker, veteran, entrepreneur and legend who is described as one of the most prolific and well-respected female Hip Hop artists of our time: MC Lyte. Author of “Unstoppable:  Igniting the Power Within to Achieve Your Greatest Potential,” MC Lyte is the CEO of both Sunni Gyrl, Inc. and Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, the presiding President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy, co-host of the nationally syndicated Café Mocha radio show, and she is also a proud honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.

Part #3 - Question and Answer Panel This is the first conference hosted by the Los Angeles Chapter of Firefighters For Christ. It was held at Pasadena Calvary Chapel. Many lives and marriages were radically changed!