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Guests: Jaime Brennan, Board Member, Frederick Co, MD Board of Education Jay Kaminsky, Activist, Election Integrity Tom Neumark, Advocate, Education & Candidate Supporter Kate Sullivan, Chair, Maryland Chapter, United Sovereign Americans Steve Brown, Activist, Election Integrity FILM: 22 Words, Exposing the Loss of Decency in American EducationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: David K. Clements - Attorney, Former Prosecutor & Professor of Law, and Producer of the documentary film, "Let My People Go" about the unjust treatment and excessive prosecution and persecution of J6 defendants. Film focuses on the intricate methods of data manipulation and deception in our Electronic Voting System. Kate Sullivan - Chair of Maryland Chapter of United Sovereign Americans Dave Morsberger - Data Expert  David Clements joins us to share about his documentary, "Let My People Go". Discussion covers the system and processes used to manipulate and influence the election outcomes. Kate Sullivan and Dave Morsberger filed a lawsuit about the more than 79,000 confirmed election violations in Maryland during the 2022 election cycle (maximum allowed according to election law in Maryland is 16) and the ongoing issues with the Boards of Elections across the State of Maryland and their unwillingness to address the concerns regarding the voting systems, machines, voter rolls, provisional and mail-in ballots and actual data issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We invite you to watch or hear this in-depth interview with the new CEO of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Dr. Anthony Estreet. He holds his LCSW Credentials as well as an MBA. Dr. Estreet is a Bowie State University graduate, where he earned a bachelor's in science in psychology. He then moved on to Virginia Commonwealth University and Morgan State University, where he earned an MSW in social work and a doctorate in social work, respectively. He became a part of the MSU family in 2013. When he isn't busy training up the next generation of social workers, Dr. Estreet can be seen working with Next Step Treatment Center, an organization that offers solutions and resources for both substance use and improved mental health. He is a long-time member of the Maryland Chapter of NASW, where he has served as president. He also helps improve social work as a member of the Council on Social Work Education. During his time at Morgan, Estreet received roughly $6 million earmarked specifically as “funding for social work workforce development, research, and training. He also led the development and expansion of the first MSW program in the United States, and at a historically Black college or university, to have an area of specialized practice focused on addressing substance use disorders,” according to information released by NASW. At the top of his list of goals are his plans to grow the organization's membership, while also “addressing social justice issues, including racial equity and reproductive rights.” NASW reports that Estreet plans to “work to strengthen the social work workforce by expanding efforts to increase compensation for social workers.” Estreet said he is “honored and humbled to be the next CEO of NASW.” “I have been a member of this great organization since 2007,” he said in a statement. “As a former member of the NASW Board, I know NASW is committed to supporting social workers and the communities they serve. This organization has done phenomenal work especially in the past three years, including supporting social workers in the delivery of mental health services during the pandemic and addressing systemic racism. However, we have much more work to do, and I stand ready to work collaboratively to support our great profession.” #NASW #NASWNYS #NASWNYC #Adelphiuniversity#MorganStateUniversity #adelphi #BowieStateUniversity #VirginiaCommonwealth #CSWE #IFSW #NASWFoundation #Kelsunnontheair #NSWM #blackmensmentalhealthconference #socialwork #socialworkers #stonybrookuniversity #stonybrookuniversityschoolofsocialwelfare #brooklyncollege #suffolkcommunitycollege #molloyuniversity #albanystateuniversity #saintjosephsuniversity

The most recent addition to the International Fire Marshals Association is the Maryland Chapter. Scott Custer is their President and joined me in this episode for conversations about the Federal Fire Service and current legislative challenges facing the fire prevention advocates in Maryland. We also discussed the importance and benefits of involvement with IFMA and other international organizations. Any feedback, comments, or questions email IFMA@NFPA.org

Guests: Kate Sullivan, Director of the Maryland Chapter, United Sovereign Americans (USA) Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Kate provides an update on final Maryland Scorecard of election violations in excess of 85,000. She breaks down numbers for 2020 and 2022 and identifies the cause of the violations due to the excessive ballot boxes put into effect then expanded by Governor Hogan. Kate also is adamant that the voter roles must be cleaned up from dead people, wrong addresses, multiple entries due to typos in names, and other issues. Vince covers the actual election numbers for 2022 that demonstrate in 17 counties that Cox was ahead of Governor Moore significantly until the mail in ballots were counted. It is quite possible that the outcomes of MD congressional race CD6 and other county and Maryland legislature races would have been different across the state had these election violations noted on the Scorecard not have occurred. Elections have consequences and the outcomes have resulted in Kirwan blueprint for education being fully funded on the backs of MD taxpayers as well as increases in property taxes, income taxes, energy rates and minimum wage, all causing a devastating blow to Marylanders and specifically small and large businesses across the state. Follow Jen: Twitter @RealJenCharlton  Rumble @TheJenCharltonShow Facebook @TheJenCharltonShow Please support our sponsors: Sweeties on the Creek - for yummy ice cream, sweet treats and gifts TotalWellFit.com for quality wellness products CharltonScientific.org - for the RICO (Racketeering Case) fighting to stop election fraud See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(This conversation was originally broadcast on September 29, 2023.) Today on this encore edition of Midday, we're going to talk about suicide with mental health professionals and advocates who are educating the public to help save lives. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 48,000 people died by suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention estimates that around 1.7 million people attempted suicide that year. Tom turns to three experts to give us a better understanding of suicide and the thousands of individuals affected in our state. Tammi Ginsberg is the former President of the Maryland Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Ethan Mereish is an Associate Professor and Director of the Lavender Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park which focuses on people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Chauna Brocht is the Director of Crisis Services for Behavioral Health System Baltimore which coordinates the 988-help line in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Carroll County.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Today on Midday, we're going to talk about suicide with mental health professionals and advocates who are educating the public to help save lives. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 48,000 people died by suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention estimates that around 1.7 million people attempted suicide that year. Tom turns to three experts to give us a better understanding of suicide and the millions of individuals affected in our state. Tammi Ginsberg is the former President of the Maryland Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Ethan Mereish is an Associate Professor and Director of the Lavender Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park which focuses on people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Chauna Brocht is the Director of Crisis Services for Behavioral Health System Baltimore which coordinates the 988-help line in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Carroll County.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Many midlife women that I work with, and are friends with, fear getting breast cancer more than heart disease. The focus on cardiovascular health is often not listed on my client's health history form as an area of concern. Did you know that heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both women and men? Over 60M women in the U.S. live with some form of heart disease. While there are many unique risk factors for women developing heart disease, which we are going to cover in this episode, one of them is the menopausal transition. All women will experience menopause, and while some develop worse symptoms than others, the door to the 4 horsemen of chronic disease states opens up: Alzheimer's Disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.Navigating one's risk of heart disease is almost impossible to do in the conventional medical healthcare model, which is set up to help you after you've had a cardiac event, not prevent it from happening. The amount of information on the topic, specifically as it relates to midlife women, is next to silent. Women are struggling to have conversations with their doctors about menopause, let alone heart health. In doing research to prepare for this episode, I was challenged to find articles and podcasts related to midlife women and CVD risk, treatments, and lifestyle interventions. I found plenty in the scientific data, but my clients, who are non-medical midlife women, don't look there for the latest science. Most of my clients are also not having discussions about nutrition, sleep, stress management, and exercise with their doctors.I am honored to have a very special guest today, who is going to help all of us midlife women understand what our CVD risks are, what we can do to prevent heart disease, what labs and tests to ask for from our doctors, and how menopause and menopause hormone therapy play a role in increasing or decreasing our risk.Dr. Garima Sharma, MD received her Internal Medicine and Cardiology fellowship training at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia. She was faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. and has served on the American College of Cardiology Fellow in Training Committee, Early Career Professional Committee, and the Women in Cardiology Leadership Council. She specializes in cardiovascular disease in Women and Preventive Cardiology and is the Director of Women's CV Health and Cardio-Obstetrics, INOVA Health System. Lastly, she is the Governor of the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Watch on my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsSchedule a free 30-minute consultation with me and start to discover your unique longevity plan:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/contact

For veterans of the military, the transition back to civilian life can be a struggle. Those who served during the United States' recent conflicts are much more likely to report a difficult time readjusting to life back home, according to Pew Research Center. 47 percent of veterans who served post-9/11 say the transition was difficult, -compared to 21percent of Pre-9/11 servicemembers. And that can take a toll on the health of veterans and the people who love them. The consequences are tragic, including higher rates of suicide among veterans than adults who are not veterans. Jim Cooper is a coordinator for the Maryland Chapter of ‘Heroes on the Water.' It's a national organization with chapters across the country that provides recreational and therapeutic outlets for veterans and their families. Plus, the passage of the PACT Act in August of 2022 was hailed by supporters, including the White House, as the most significant expansion of Veterans Administration healthcare in 30 years. For decades, U.S. military veterans exposed during their service to toxic substances, like radiation, chemical weapons and carcinogenic burn pits were denied benefits. Veterans who apply by August 9 are eligible to have their benefits backdated to August of last year. (Photo courtesy Heroes on the Water)Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

In her 40 years of practice, Linda Sorg Ostovitz has served as a leader, educator, and advocate. She is a family law attorney and the Legal Operations Chair at Offit Kurman. She is also on the firm's Board of Directors and is a member of the Management Committee. Mrs. Ostovitz holds a prestigious fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is the Vice President of the Maryland Chapter. She is on the Howard County Chamber of Commerce boards, Respite Retreats, and the Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent. Linda was awarded one of Maryland's Top 100 Women in 2015 and 2019 and is a 2020 Her Mind Community Hero. Mrs. Ostovitz has written and contributed to publications on family law matters and authors HoCo in the Know. She is a strong advocate for her clients and inspires the highest level of confidence, allowing the best and most informed decisions to be made. She enjoys speaking to groups and guest lecturing for organizations. She also hosts a free Breakfast Bar series to educate her guests about the varied legal options offered by Offit Kurman.  Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: The tax laws have changes that impact divorce and support. Can you protect your inheritance? The division of retirement assets should be considered. Alimony is still alive; who gets it? Take time to look at your future during a divorce.  Today's court looks at each persona's financial circumstance.  Connect with Attorney Ostovitz: Website: https://www.offitkurman.com/attorney/linda-s-ostovitz-principal/ www.linkedin.com/in/linda-sorg-ostovitz Connect with Gary: Website: sbadvisors.cc/ Facebook: facebook.com/SmallBusinessAdvisors LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gary-d-heldt-jr-388a051/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik J. Olson talks to Lindsay A. Freedman, the Managing Partner at Freedman Law, LLC located in Maryland and Virginia. Lindsay practice regularly includes Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, False Claims Act, Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, non-compete agreements, employment/severance agreements, contracts, and insurance claims. He has been named Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in both Washington, D.C. and Maryland. He is a member of the prestigious Board of Governors for the Federal Bar Association, Maryland Chapter. On behalf of the FBA, he chairs an annual pro bono "Wills for Veterans" event to celebrate our nation's service-members. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

FEATURED GUESTS: Peggy Kolodny MA ATR-BC LCPAT, is a Board Certified, Registered and Licensed Art Therapist with level 2 certificates in IFS and in EMDR, specializing in trauma treatment across the life span. She is the founder of the group private practice, Art Therapy Collective of Owings Mills.Currently, Peggy is adjunct faculty with George Washington University's Art Therapy Graduate Program as well as multiple professional training faculties. (Chesapeake Beach Play Therapy Seminars; The Ferentz Institute; and The Expressive Therapies Summits). She is on the Board of the Maryland Art Therapy Association, is a past president, and is their delegate to the American Art Therapy Association. Peggy is the current Chair of the International Society on the Study of Trauma and Dissociation's (ISSTD) Creative Arts Therapies Special Interest Group. Past faculties include University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Goucher College, and Maryland Institute, College of Art. Recent publications include 2 chapters in Art Therapy in the Treatment of Addictions and Trauma (Quinn, 2021) ; and a co-authored chapter with Salicia Mazero "The Interweave of Internal Family Systems, EMDR and Art Therapy" in “EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies” (Davis, Fitzgerald, Jacobs and Marchand, Routledge release October 2022). Past positions, back in the 1980's to the 1990's, include Chair of the Central Maryland Sexual Abuse Treatment Task Force, Vice Chair of the Maryland Chapter of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, and Director of a nonprofit clinical trauma treatment agency, The Family Connection. She truly has been working as an art therapist with trauma populations for 40 years since her graduation from George Washington University's Art Therapy Program. Salicia Mazero, MA, LPC, ATR, CEDS-S, is a licensed professional counselor, registered art therapist and a certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor practicing in St Louis, MO. Salicia is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Over the past 10 years, Salicia has worked in two treatment centers focusing on treating eating disorders before transitioning to private practice. Salicia serves as the president of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals St. Louis chapter. She is also on the board of directors of the Missouri Eating Disorder Association and a presenter for their Feed the Facts program educating students and teachers about eating disorders and prevention in the school system. She presents nationwide annually on art therapy, IFS, and eating disorder treatment. Salicia recently co-authored a chapter on Art Therapy, IFS and EMDR in the book EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies. LISTEN & LEARN: A general overview of Internal Family Systems Therapy created by Richard Schwartz. The three main parts and the roles they play. How EMDR, IFS and art therapy can effectively by integrated. The 8 C's of self. Role of Self Energy. How presenting professionally lead to collaboration and opportunities for publishing. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Peggy Kolodny's practice Art Therapy Collective of Owings Mills www.arttherapycollective.vpweb.com Email Peggy at pkolodny@yahoo.com Art Therapy Collective of Owings Mills Facebook Page Salicia Mazero's practice Creating Your Journey, LLC creatingyourjourneyllc.com Visit our website for resources & summit session

Joining me today on Bridging The Gap is Amanda Campbell, Certified Financial Planner™, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Senior Vice President at Wealthspire Advisors, and a member of 2021 InvestmentNews's 40 Under 40. Amanda has pioneered through the financial industry and has made it her life's mission to ensure that every woman from every walk of life understands her wealth in a real and meaningful way.  We dig into the hurdles of women in household financial conversations, advice for the younger generation of investors and advisors, and finding your passion with something that will set you apart with your clients and your firm. She also shares how you can improve the communication between the CEO and CFO of the household and simple ways to incorporate the conversation.  Amanda also opens up about her book, The Health & Wealth Sisters 360° Action Plan: Total Self-Care for the Modern Woman's Fiscal, Physical, and Emotional Well-Being.” Written with her sister, they share the true meaning behind the balance of health and wealth, as well as a unique concept that's delivered by them in this book.  Guest Bio: Amanda has been in the financial services industry since 2010 and joined Wealthspire in 2020 through the acquisition of StratWealth. As a Certified Financial Planner™ and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Amanda has made it her life's mission to ensure that every woman, in any walk of life, understands her wealth in a real and meaningful way. As a CDFA® professional, since 2014, Amanda has specialized in helping clients determine the short-term and long-term financial impacts of any proposed divorce settlement. Her background in financial planning has provided her with the necessary skills to analyze and provide expertise to both clients and attorneys related to the financial issues of divorce. Amanda believes that women have a valuable seat at the wealth management table and is passionate about guiding couples, divorcees, and widows to their own financial empowerment. She is an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), where she serves as Co-Chair of the Women In Finance Committee for the Maryland Chapter and is actively involved in the Howard County Collaborative Professionals group. Alongside her sister, Amanda co-authored, “The Health & Wealth Sisters 360° Action Plan: Total Self-Care for the Modern Woman's Fiscal, Physical, and Emotional Well-Being.” She hopes this book will show women that putting themselves and their health and wealth first is the most selfishly selfless thing they can do for themselves, their friends, and their families! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, and being active. Amanda currently resides in Sykesville, Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and their two labs.

Seven's Bio Heal the hair to touch the soul” is the mantra that guides the hands of award-winning Professional Hair designers, Beauty Coaches for Industry Professionals, and creators of the EverBen Oil designed to reclaim your hair edges Adrin “Seven” Washington. His stellar signature styles have found their way to the pages of Vogue, Vanity Fair, Essence, InStyle, Heart & Soul, Jet, Upscale, Ebony, Black Hair Sophisticates, and other leading beauty and fashion magazines. With remarkable talent, innovative skills, and undeniable charm, he has been matched by the likes of celebrities such as Patti La Belle, Lynda Carter, Lupita Nyong'o, Amy Poehler, Naomi Campbell, Gabrielle Union, Rashida Jones, America Ferrera, Chaka Khan, Debra Lee, Valerie Jarret, Nicki Minaj, Loretta Lynch, and Jennifer Hudson, to name a few. His work has been featured on numerous television programs, including “Good Morning America,” “The View', “Chelsey Lately,” “Late Night with Stephen Colbert,' “The Martha Stewart Show,” “Extreme Makeover,” “Inside Edition,” “CNN Tonight,” “Fox 5 Morning News”, “The Real Housewives of DC,” “The Real,” & “Morning Joe.” As his clients call him, seven has garnered national recognition as the champion of Hair Idol by Sensational. He also holds accolades as the winner of the “Total Trendy Look” at the Bronner Brothers International Hair Awards, the National Golden Scissors Awards Weave Master title, the National Golden Scissors Awards Male Stylist of the Year, and the Bobbi Boss Celebrity Artist of the Year. Seven is the Education Director for the Maryland Chapter of The National Beauty Culturists League, Inc. And the current owner of Seven & Companies, Inc. A beauty boutique that provides beauty consulting, products, services, and training. --- 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/letssipandtalkwithfrema/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letssipandtalkwithfrema/support

Karen Kendra Holmes works for the Federal Government as a Safety Officer. She is a strong advocate for the Transgender Community speaking around the country from military, police, fire, medical field, university, etc. Karen is volunteering with the Department of Justice / Community Relations Department as a Subject Matter Expert going around the country speaking to Law Enforcement Agencies. She will be trying to build the Bridge between the Transgender Community and Law Enforcement Agencies. Karen in November 2021 was on the cover of “The Platform Magazine '' an international magazine for her service work to the country. She is a International Board Member Transgender Veteran Support Group (TVSG) LGBTQ Resources. Also, with TVSG she is the President for the Washington, DC Chapter, and the Vice President with the Maryland Chapter. In July of 2021 Karen has received the honor of the 14th Annual Prideindex National Esteem Award for Outstanding Service, Transgender for her advocate, award winning Public Servant. Karen on October 2020 received the AARP Maryland Andrus Award for Community Service, in recognition of exceptional service to my community. She also received the Engendered Spirit Award from Capital Pride in June of 2018. She also was a TEDx Speaker with TEDx Asbury Park, NJ on May 19, 2018. In April 2017 she received the “2017 Monica Roberts Advocacy Award”. She was selected in January 2017 by LGBTQ Nation as one of the “Top 50 Successful Transgender Americans You Need to Know”. In May of 2015, she was honored in a special edition among 31 other women from around the world in The Platform Magazine, for up and inspiring females who have made a difference with their platform and inspired others with their positive values towards others. In October 2013 she received “Soldier of the Year”, out of the country, by the State Guard Association of the United States out of 24 states and 23 thousand soldiers. In December 2012 she received “Non-Commissioned Officer Soldier of the Year” by the Maryland State Guard Association and The Maryland Defense Force. Karen has her own side business called SafetyFirst DMV and is certified as an instructor through the National Safety Council. She is always saying: “My Life Inspiration is not to have more, but to be more. Making a Difference is my mission! Karen believes wholeheartedly in the importance of Giving Back to her Community. SOAR Nebula is a global online (and offline - Washington, DC area) hub where transcendent leaders can connect, collaborate and create more social impact together. Interested in becoming a SOAR Nebula Member? info@soarcommunitynetwork.com https://nebula.soarcommunitynetwork.com In an effort to promote global champions of change, we have set an extraordinary goal of interviewing 1000 people who are change agents in their communities. Tune in as our interview guests share how they are contributing their gifts, skills, experiences, resources and wisdom to create a compassionate, cohesive and collaborate (C3) world. Join us. Let's not just stand for something ... let's do something!

Colleen is the founder and president of Intreegue Design, Inc., she is a licensed Landscape Architect in the state of MD, DE, VA, PA, as well as an ISA certified arborist and forest conservation planner and a LEED AP BD+C. With over 19+ years of experience, Colleen has worked for a variety of well established firms along with her tenure at Intreegue. Currently, her firm is working a projects that include: Port Covington, the Amazon HQ in Virginia, Cylburn Arboretum Nature Education Center, and Community Master Planning with Lennar Corporation. Her experience ranges from master planning, estate planning, high-end residential, institutional, forest conservation, botanical garden, children's garden, healing garden, pollinator garden, workshop facilitation, horticultural, and installation. Colleen started in the field early on playing in sawdust piles at her father's saw mill. Later in highschool she worked as a foreman at his contracting company. Colleen holds a double degree in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture from the University of Maryland (UMD). Her passion for the field of Landscape Architecture has taken her near and far. She has lived and researched in other countries to garner new cultural connectivity and hone her design skills. Presently, Colleen is active in continuing her education and providing education to others. She began teaching at the Catholic University of America for the Graduate Architecture Department in 2010. Since then she has come home to her alma mater to join the faculty as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Landscape Architecture Department. She teaches 3 different courses and mentors students along the way. When time allows, Colleen teaches students the art of Landscape Sketching and Graphics for the Study Abroad Program in Italy. Recently, Colleen served as President for the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects and has worked with legislators on Capitol Hill regarding green bill efforts. She is also an alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, which helped her have the acumen to buy her first bosses company in 2019 and bring it under the Intreegue umbrella. She is a recent recipient of the ‘Bridging the Gap' award, The Daily Record's Top 100 Women Honoree, and a Baltimore Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree. Mentoring is a major part of Colleen's life. She serves as a mentor for Heartsmiles, the AWE Project, and CREW on the national level. More than anything, Colleen cares about her children and the world they will grow up in. She “walks the talk” in her role as an environmental steward, both as a designer and citizen. On her property she raises chickens and bees, and grows veggies. https://www.intreeguedesigns.com/our-team/

#MyInvestingStory showcases the Investing Story of Successful Long-term Investors, who are everyday people. Ann and Ionnie McNeill, are both Lifetime Members and Volunteers of BetterInvesting, a non-profit specializing in Investment Education for Individuals and Investment Clubs. Each week we interview a Special Guest, shining light on their investing story, lessons learned, words of wisdom and resources to aid you in starting your investing journey. Jonathan attended the University of California @ Davis and Howard University College of Medicine. He is a radiologist residing in Maryland where he has served as Chairman of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and also the founder and president of Medical Imaging Associates, LLC, a medical staffing service. Jonathan has been a member of BetterInvesting for over 30 years and is currently a Director of the Maryland Chapter and founding member of the Maryland Model Investment Club. He attributes Better Investing's methodology to his ability to take early retirement, transitioning from educating & treating individuals' personal health to educating and teaching the benefits of financial wellness. -- Try a 90-day Free Trial with BetterInvesting: https://bit.ly/BI90DayFreeTrial Grab a copy of “The Baby Billionaire's Guide to Investing: Building Wealth at an Early Age” The hashtag for the podcast is #MyInvestingStory Make sure to follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @BetterInvestingSFL Instagram: @BetterInvestingSFL Linkedin: @BetterInvestingSouthFlorida Twitter: @BI_SEFL

This week we are joined by Brian Swift of the Maryland Chapter of Project Appleseed. Project Appleseed's goal is to create a nation of Riflemen. Through clinics and events, they teach rifle marksmanship and early American heritage to introduce individuals of all skill levels to the knowledge that was so crucial to the success of our nation's founders. Aside from the fun and camaraderie of these events, the designed takeaway is a renewed sense of civic responsibility that each attendee can then implement in his or her own community. If they can reconnect enough people with the selfless civic virtue of our forefathers, we as a nation will all be better off. If you would like to see Project Appleseed remain successful and continue to teach marksmanship to the Nation's youth, and instill the civic responsibility that we hold dear as Second Amendment supporters, find out how you can help by finding the local chapter here: https://appleseedinfo.org/schedulemap/ If you cant make it out, help with your pocketbook here: https://goappleseednow.org/?event=rwva-project-appleseed-donations Find the Maryland Chapter on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/Project-Appleseed-Maryland-264406060313831/ For more training, come check us out here: https://www.ptpgun.com/firearms-training-courses   We hope you like this episode and would consider sharing with a friend!  If you find value in what we are doing here, please consider subscribing: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/PTPGun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzIAYe4EUCChF5pnA8d-iQ    Don't know what Rumble is? Find out here: https://rumble.com/register/PTPGun/ If you want to help us grow the show, please consider leaving us a review on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/ptp-the-practical-training-podcast/id1553635182 Practical Training Professionals (PTPGun.com) is Maryland's leader in Firearms Instruction. Check out our website for all of your training needs.  Learn. Defend. Prevail

#MyInvestingStory showcases the Investing Story of Successful Long-term Investors, who are everyday people. Ann and Ionnie McNeill, are both Lifetime Members and Volunteers of BetterInvesting, a non-profit specializing in Investment Education for Individuals and Investment Clubs. Each week we interview a Special Guest, shining light on their investing story, lessons learned, words of wisdom and resources to aid you in starting your investing journey. Vivian McKnight is a former civil servant who retired from the federal government in 2012 with 32 years of service. She has worked as a Scientist, an Engineer, a Computer Programmer, and a Project Manager. Her last assignment in the Federal Government was as a Safety Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration working on the integration of Unmanned Aircraft/ drones in the National Airspace System. She started her Federal career as a Physicist with the Navy. Her formal education includes a bachelor's degree in physics and a Master of Engineering Science degree with an emphasis in Computer Science. She was born, raised, and educated in Baltimore City, Maryland completing her higher education at Morgan State University and Loyola University Maryland. In 1997 she was invited by a friend to come to a meeting to form and ultimately join 12 Karats Investment club where she became one of the founding members of the club. 12 Karats joined BetterInvesting (BI) in 1997 when it was named the NAIC and as a new club, they took advantage of the Maryland Chapter services and training throughout the years. She served as the club's treasurer for many years, resulting in even more interest in investing, making, and saving money and later improving knowledge of tax-efficient investing. Her passion is encouraging women to invest and empowering women in the area of financial literacy and investing. She is currently a founding member of the Maryland Model Investment Club which was formed in 2015 and has been a volunteer with the Maryland Chapter of BI for many years and serves today as a Maryland Chapter Director. -- Try a 90-day Free Trial with BetterInvesting: https://bit.ly/BI90DayFreeTrial Grab a copy of “The Baby Billionaire's Guide to Investing: Building Wealth at an Early Age” The hashtag for the podcast is #MyInvestingStory Make sure to follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @BetterInvestingSFL Instagram: @BetterInvestingSFL Linkedin: @BetterInvestingSouthFlorida Twitter: @BI_SEFL

To house workers during World War I, Bethlehem Steel purchased a thousand acres of land and embarked on a plan to develop Dundalk. Amy Menzer, head of the community development corporation Dundalk Renaissance, says the city-garden approach offered green space and functionality. And Meg Fairfax Fielding, past president of the Baltimore Architecture Foundation, describes the unique style of Edward Palmer, who designed neighborhoods in Dundalk and across Baltimore. You can hear more about the birth of historic Dundalk in five weeks, on July 9, at a virtual event hosted by the Baltimore Architecture Foundation and Baltimore Heritage, in concert with the Maryland Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects and the Friends of Maryland's Olmsted Parks & Landscapes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We invite Carlos H onto the show to talk about his experiences with drug policy, advocacy, and activism in the Baltimore recovery community. Carlos has been deeply involved in policy work since he first found recovery. He has been involved in many organizations in Maryland, in different ways trying to improve the recovery scene to help save lives. Today we focus on the struggles with recovery housing, how grant funding seems to end up in the hands of for-profit treatment centers instead of non-profit community organizations, and how policy has failed to solve the problems in minority communities. Carlos also explores what it will take for change to happen in communities of color. Listen in as we celebrate all the work Carlos has done for the recovery community with Maryland Recovery Organization Connecting Communities, Light Street Housing Corporation, Citizens Planning and Housing Association, Maryland Chapter of National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Maryland’s State Drug and Alcohol Council, and is currently working at Dee's Place. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at RecoverySortOf@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or find us on our website at www.recoverysortof.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recoverysortof/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoverysortof/support

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✨Congratulations to Lisa Punter-Dailey on being our PowerUp Hero of Occupassion.Superpowers: ActionLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Mrs. Lisa Punter-Dailey is an author, speaker, and learning professional with a focus on coaching, workforce development, training, and program management. She has what is commonly referred to as a “portfolio career” by using her talents and experiences in various employment settings.Currently, Mrs. Punter-Dailey is a leadership development facilitator and trainer on various topics such as sexual harassment in the workplace, diversity and inclusion, professional etiquette, emotional intelligence, and stress management. An adjunct instructor of higher learning Lisa is also a certified mental health instructor, driver’s education instruction, conducts vision board workshops, and a career development coach. Lisa has been an invited speaker to educational programs and faith-based organizations and is a self-published author of Contingency Planning in Today’s Workplace: Keeping your head above water and Occupassion: where passion and career meet (available on Lulu.com and Amazon).Previously Lisa was recognized as an Achiever in Industry by the Harlem YMCA and was the former State of Maryland Representative for Celebrate Recovery Inside a 12-step faith-based program within correctional facilities. Lisa holds a graduate degree in healthcare administration and is a proud alumnus of Morgan State University. Professionally Ms. Dailey has held roles in multiple industries including higher education, healthcare delivery systems, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Lisa has been active on the Board of Directors with Suited to Succeed, Maryland Career Development Association, and Maryland Chapter of Association of Talent Development.Lisa is married to Rodney Dailey and has two young adult children. Lisa is passionate about her mission to assistant individuals meet and exceed their potential by pursuing their “occupassion”. Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Occupassion.To find out more about our PowerUp Hero visit the website: www.exceedconsultinggroup.net Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

The Role of Social Workers in Nursing Homes “The social isolation caused by COVID-19 requires an expansive workforce considering not all nursing homes have trained social workers.”— Lynn Friss Feinberg, MSW Nursing homes and COVID-19 are today's hot topics. With mounting cases of COVID-19,  nursing homes have faced many challenges, especially with providing social services. On top of helping older adults adjust to their new life in a supportive care setting and advocating for their rights and needs, social workers are faced with ethical dilemmas, stress, and fears for resident safety. What can we do about it?  Today, we are joined by Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW, and Lynn Friss Feinberg, MSW, to discuss social workers' role in nursing homes. Part One of ‘The Role Of Social Workers In Nursing Homes’ Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW, is an Associate Professor in the Baccalaureate Social Work program at UMBC. She received her PhD from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work and her MSW from the University of Michigan. Dr. Kusmaul worked in nursing homes and hospitals for more than a decade.  Her research focuses on organizational culture, trauma-informed care, and the impact of trauma experienced on the workforce. She is interested in direct care workers' experience in organizations, particularly Certified Nursing Assistants in nursing homes. She is a 2019-2020 Health and Aging Policy Fellow with Senator Ron Wyden and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She is a member of the Baltimore County Elder Abuse Coalition and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She co-chairs the Aging Committee for the Maryland Chapter of NASW, and she is a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America. Lynn Friss Feinberg is a Senior Strategic Policy Advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute, responsible for family caregiving and long-term care issues.  She came to AARP from the National Partnership for Women & Families, serving as the first Director of the Campaign for Better Care. Previously, she served as the Deputy Director of the National Center on Caregiving at the San Francisco-based Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA). At FCA, she directed the National Consensus Project for Caregiver Assessment and led the first 50-state study on publicly-funded caregiving programs in the U.S. She has published and lectured widely on family care policy and practice. She has held leadership positions on numerous advisory boards and committees, including the American Bar Association's Commission on Law and Aging, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Committee on Family Caregiving for Older Adults. Ms. Feinberg is a past Chair of the American Society on Aging (ASA) Board of Directors and a past Chair of the Public Policy Committee at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).  In 2007-2008, Ms. Feinberg served as the John Heinz Senate Fellow in Aging in the office of former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer. She received the ASA Leadership Award in 2006, and the Paul Nathanson Distinguished Advocate Award in 2015 from Justice in Aging for her career work on family care issues.  Ms. Feinberg holds a master's degree in social welfare and gerontology from the University of California at Berkeley. “Any facility with more than one hundred and twenty beds must employ a qualified social worker on a full-time basis.” — Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW COVID-19 spreads easily in nursing homes and older adults living in these facilities (residents) are at the greatest risk of death if there is an outbreak. This is why a lot of attention has been focused on keeping residents safe. Not only the nursing homes experiencing a shortage of PPE, but the implementation of visitation restrictions made it challenging for them to communicate with the resident's family members. We didn't have a national strategy to deal with a pandemic, and because of all of these things, nursing homes were hit hard by COVID-19.  While it's critically important to have adequate nursing certified nursing assistants, we would all agree with that if we want to improve the quality of care or people residing in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, COVID-19 has pointed out that we need to have more social support, more emotional support, and connection to the outside world. Family and friends are critically important, particularly at the end of life. That is a key component of both health care and long-term care, particularly since long term care is someone’s home! Social workers are uniquely trained to recognize the importance of family support and the social aspects of care. We need trained social workers who are willing to get involved in national conversations to ensure that we have high-quality social work that includes emotional support at the community level.  Part Two of ‘The Role Of Social Workers In Nursing Homes’ Any facility with more than one hundred and twenty beds must employ a qualified social worker on a full-time basis. However, a qualified social worker is an individual with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field, including but not limited to sociology, gerontology, special education, rehab, counseling, and psychology, and one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, which means that the person in the social work role may not have social work training.  The broad qualifications for social workers could be because of the same struggles we have nurse staffing requirements. Nursing homes are only required to have one Registered Nurse (RN) in the building for 8 hours a day, and that could be a RN with an associate's degree, a baccalaureate degree or higher. The majority of care delivered in nursing homes, however, is delivered by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). “Assisted livings are uniquely challenged in the pandemic because they are not federally regulated.” —  Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW Unlike skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities are uniquely challenged in the pandemic because they are not federally regulated. There are no federal statutes that cover assisted living, and they're not required to have a social worker. So, they have faced some of the same challenges as nursing homes with less guidance and no social work support for residents or their families. COVID-19 resulted in millions of older adults living in both of these environments to be denied visitation by family and/or friends. This has been devastating to both the older adults and their family members - who are considered to be “visitors”.  Many family members of people in nursing homes took care of them at home for years before they got to the point where they needed a nursing home. These caregivers know their family member's needs, moods, and changes in condition better than anyone else. They are the eyes and ears. They are the ones who can communicate with staff and advocate for their residents.  They are care partners. And yet, when they are placed in the category of visitors, it sounds more like a luxury than an integral and essential member of the care team. They should be allowed to be in the nursing home as a care partner - not as a visitor.  These are some examples of policies that impact social work practice and nursing home residents, and social workers are well positioned to advocate for changes to both.  Real change happens one step at a time.  We must remember that shaping good public policies is a cornerstone of social work. How to Connect More with Lynn Friss Feinberg and Nancy Kusmaul Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-friss-feinberg-979baa11 Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancy_kusmaul Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-kusmaul-7778a19/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FeinbergLynn About Melissa I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (‘96) and Master of Science in Nursing (‘00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I truly enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home and office visits) then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (’11) and then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the faculty at George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor where I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. Find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a fantastic conversation with pediatrician Dr. Qadira Huff about the parent-child relationship, role modeling and how we can become better advocates for a healthy lifestyle.   About featured guest: Dr. Qadira Ali Huff, MD, MPH, FAAP, DipABLM is a board certified pediatrician and a certified lifestyle medicine physician. She practices primary care pediatrics in Washington, DC with a slant towards preventive medicine. She earned her medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed pediatrics residency in the Community Health Track at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. While at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, she earned a Master of Public Health in policy with a research focus on food systems and health disparities.   In her practice, Dr. Huff integrates lifestyle medicine into every visit through discussion on how lifestyle habits affect virtually every health concern. She loves coaching families on how to build healthy foundations through physical activity, plant-based nutrition, and stress management, among other strategies. In addition to her primary care role, Dr. Huff founded a business - Sprouting Wellness - to coach families along the journey from information to implementation of healthier lifestyle habits. As a whole family health advocate, Dr. Huff is passionate about creatively delivering lifestyle medicine education in a form that spurs families to create a culture of health at home, one healthy habit at a time.   Dr. Huff is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). She is certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. She is the founder of Hyattsville, Maryland Chapter of Walk With A Doc, a community-based walking program to encourage physical activity and health literacy. She serves on the board of Maryland MENTOR and Center DC. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters. Dr. Huff loves traveling, riding her Peloton, and cooking new plant-based recipes     Dr. Qadira Huff https://instagram.com/qadirahuffmd https://sproutingwellness.com   Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.   I have an affiliate partnership with Splendid Spoon where you can get $25 off your first order if you want to give it a try! Splendid spoon offers pre-made smoothies, juice shots and delicious bowls that require no preparation besides heating up!  https://splendidspoon.z724.net/c/2360827/774963/9621   Shop my favorite things doctoryami.com/shop   Please support my work, become a Patreon https://patreon.com/thedoctoryami   Mentions: A Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy by Dr. Yami   Leave an 'Amazon Review'   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup OR Text 'FIBER' to 668-66     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com         * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * * Please check out Rocket Surgeons at: Facebook.com/RocketSurgeonsMusic   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com

Hiking and camping weren't something El was introduced to as a child but, as an adult, she feels that it has helped her relax. She says, "Hiking feeds my body, mind, and soul". Some of her favorite trails are the Goldmine and Section A of the Billy Goat Trail @ Great Falls in Potomac, MD. and she also enjoys Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA. In general, she says, "I appreciate any trail I get to wander!" El enjoys campgrounds camping and says that while there was a time she would have been 100% certain there would be no backpacking in her future; today she is thinking that it might just happen. When asked why she enjoys hiking, she says, "There is a sense of empowerment and accomplishment one gets when you're able to hike solo, and who wouldn't want to be a part of helping others feel that sense of empowerment, accomplishment, and joy?" That, she says, is why she wanted to become a hike leader. El is now the co-Head Dame of the Maryland Chapter of Trail Dames and can be found most weekends leading women out on the trail and helping them find their own sense of joy and accomplishment. Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: www.traildames.com The Summit: www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49722445862/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

Dr. Katarzyna Macura is a professor of Radiology and Radiological Science at Johns Hopkins Medicine. She is also a professor in the Department of Urology and Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an active member of the Johns Hopkins Precision Medicine Center of Excellence for Prostate Cancer. With board certification in diagnostic radiology, her clinical experience focuses on magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and ultrasound. She served as president of the American Association for Women in Radiology in 2005 and Maryland Radiological Society which is the Maryland Chapter of American College of Radiology between 2013 and 2015. She is Immediate Past Chair of the ACR Commission for Women and Diversity, and currently serves as Vice-President of the American College of Radiology. 

We went LIVE to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for a live show with faculty, alumni and students. Part 1 features Kate James, Sarah Oleksak, and Michael Rabel Kate James Kate James is a Physical Therapist and Assistant Professor at UMES. Prior to joining the faculty full time in 2016, she worked primarily in the outpatient setting. Her current research interests are working to better understand the relationships between physical characteristics and golf performance in older female golfers and using sRPE to predict injury in runners. She also runs a small, mobile cash-based PT practice, Driven Physiotherapy. Sarah Oleksak Sarah Oleksak a practicing physical therapist of ten years, with over eight of those years, focused in a multidisciplinary pediatric outpatient clinic. She is a Pediatric Certified Specialist with extensive experience treating patients who have a variety of orthopedic and neuromuscular diagnoses from birth to age 18 years. Beyond her primary employment, Dr. Oleksak is active in the community in a variety of ways and strives to represent the benefits of physical therapy for the youngest of patients. She serves on the Program Advisory Committee for the local physical therapist assistant program and she has also provided guest lectures on pediatric patient management for these students. Dr. Oleksak is a Clinic Instructor for physical therapy students completing clinical practicums or full clinical affiliations in the pediatric setting. Recently, she contributed to a soon-to-be-released position statement for the American Academy of Pediatrics on the use of infant carrying devices, alongside world-renowned physicians and researchers. In addition, in 2014, Dr. Oleksak founded and currently serves as the executive director of an international 501c3 non-profit organization that provides ergonomic infant carrying devices to children with disabilities. She is a Certified Babywearing Educator and she is currently developing a pilot study on the use of these infant carrying devices for children with torticollis and plagiocephaly. Michael Rabel Michael Rabel is the Department Chair and Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  He possesses a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Science degree with a concentration in biomechanics and manual interventions.  He was a Clinical Program Leader and Outpatient Coordinator at HealthSouth Chesapeake Rehabilitation Hospital and the Director of the Rehabilitation Services at McCready Health on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  He became board certified in Orthopedics in 2004 and re-certified in 2014.  He has taken many continuing education courses in order to become certified in vocational rehabilitation, ergonomic assessments, and manual therapeutic interventions (primarily through Michigan State University). He has been a member of the APTA House of Delegates for the Maryland Chapter and continues to serve as a clinical and administrative consultant. https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/07/31/216-jason-craig-creator-morphopedics-com/ https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/10/30/241-sarah-king-attacks-parkinsons-disease/ https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/12/21/top-8-2018-sharon-dunn-emma-stokes-csm/

The latest installment of my Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Today I am joined by Jonathan V. Wilson the Executive Director of the Maryland Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We chat about how Jonathan got into the non-profit world, the story of his inspirational mother in law, and how much runs. Jonathan also issues me a life-changing challenge! NOTE: THIS WAS RECORDED IN EARLY SEPTEMBER.  iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4 Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9U Spotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Other LLS Episodes Ep #15 - https://omny.fm/shows/free-country-nights/interesting-people-kristin-zimmerman-light-the-nig Ep #47 - https://omny.fm/shows/free-country-nights/interesting-people-47-kristin-zimmerman-jillian-jo Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 's Maryland Chapter The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was founded in 1949 to serve residents who have been touched by one of the blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. LLS is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. Compared to other blood cancer nonprofits, LLS is the largest funder of cutting-edge research to advance cures. We have invested more than $1.2 billion in research. We are leaders in advancing breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics, and personalized medicine. This research saves lives. These revolutionary new treatments originally discovered through blood cancer research are now being tested in clinical trials for other cancers.

Jean Lawes is the owner of HomeStyle, LLC, a Custom Workroom to the Trade that is dedicated to the fabrication of exceptional quality soft home furnishings. First class craftsmanship, careful attention to detail, personal integrity, and superior customer service are the cornerstone values of HomeStyle. Jean has a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from the University of Delaware, an Interior Design Certification from the Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science, and has completed numerous fabrication and business courses offered throughout the window covering’s industry from such outstanding educators as Michele Williams, Ann Johnson, Jeanelle Dech, Penny Bruce, Susan Woodcock, Cathy Tucker, and Beth Hodges. As a young adult, she was an award winning seamstress in the Maryland State 4-H program. Her passion for sewing was a loving gift from her Mother. The WCAA has brought considerable significance to Jean’s business by way of wonderful friendships and colleagues, valuable resources and industry partners, as well as substantial educational opportunities. She is a member at the National and Virtual levels, and serves as Treasurer for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, and Vice-President of the Maryland Chapter. Jean was greatly honored to be the 2017 recipient of the Jill Robson Memorial Scholarship awarded by the National Window Coverings Association of America. HomeStyle officially began in 2013 in Haddonfield, NJ where Jean and her husband, Greg, lived for 28 years. They raised three terrific children in that quaint little Borough - Graeme, Emily, and Wyatt - who make them very proud, and have since taken wing to leave their nest empty. In 2015, Greg and Jean moved from Haddonfield to rural Harford County, Maryland to live on Jean’s late parents’ family farm. The move brought HomeStyle into a whole new workroom dimension - from 2 small bedrooms to a spacious, “lower level” workspace! Jean is proud to be an entrepreneur with a growing Workroom business, and she is thrilled to be working with outstanding Interior Designers in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Jean is on Facebook and Instagram. You can watch her workroom tour with Jeanelle Dech of the Workroom Channel here.  

Wilma Brockington-Parker stops by to pop the cork on personal and professional development. Struggling to balance work and life? Need tips on how to negotiate a salary or promotion? Have dreams of pursuing a passion project? Tune in because this episode is for you! Wilma Brockington-Parker is the CEO of My Workplace Coach, LLC, a human resources, coaching, and consulting firm, a certified executive and professional coach and a certified senior professional in human resources. She has extensive experience in training/development, program management, and employee communications from her leadership roles at a Fortune 500 company and non-profit organizations. As a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas’ Executive and Professional Coaching Program and a member of the International Coach Federation, Brockington-Parker has coached executives and others to help them develop strategies and actions for realizing success. She also earned a M.S. in Human Resources and a MBA from the University of Maryland University College. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for several non-profit organizations including All Shades of Pink (breast cancer awareness/support) and New Pathways, Inc. (post-foster care transitioning) and is also an active member with the International Coach Federation – Maryland Chapter (communications committee). https://www.linkedin.com/company/10947053/ For more information on Whine & Cheese, Inc., visit www.foreverywhine.org.

Anne Kramer of Newsradio 1090 looks deeper into the epidemic of overdoses in Harford county and one program that is helping addicts. The Maryland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is a great resource for families that are dealing with this horrible disease. I talk with Ellen Torres Development Director about the disease, services and fundraisers. Turnaround has been helping Domestic violence victims in Maryland for decades and they are now one of the leading advocates and services for people trying to get out of sex trafficking. I talk to Amanda Rodriguez Chief Program Officer in depth about trafficking in Maryland.

When Jeff Mose earned his insurance license and became a financial advisor in 2002, some might have seen it as a somewhat radical career change. In truth, however, Jeff’s extensive and accomplished background in the fields of communication, education and entrepreneurship served as the perfect foundation from which to launch a career in financial services.  Today, Jeff draws upon his impressive past to provide a uniquely high level of expertise and client service. With a focus on proactive communication and education, Jeff teaches clients how to take ownership of their personal finances and confidently build toward a secure financial future.  Having successfully managed and grown businesses in the midst of all the market turmoil and economic challenges of the past 30 years, Jeff has a unique insight into the financial tools and strategies that work best in varying market conditions. He knows first-hand the importance of “financial defense,” and teaches clients how to grow their money using conservative, “bird-in-the-hand” strategies designed to also protect their portfolios from potentially devastating losses. A Maryland native, Jeff got his start in business with a part-time job in a sporting goods store while still in high school. He served in the U.S. Navy and Reserves near the end of the Vietnam War, and afterward went into sales and marketing for an upstart company called Nike. While studying mass communication at Townson State University, Jeff worked behind the scenes and as on-air talent for Maryland Public Television. From there, he moved to the executive offices as a fundraising developer. Returning to Maryland, Jeff worked as Development Director for Baltimore-based WJHU-FM, and his success there led him to similar positions with the Maryland Chapter of the American Lung Association and the historic ship, Pride of Baltimore II.  Then, recognizing that the Internet was poised for explosive growth, Jeff used his skills to become the marketing and communications manager for start-up Aether Systems, one of the first software developers for web-based handheld devices to track financial data. In 1995, Jeff helped prepare the company for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and contributed to its eventual growth into a $12.8 billion company. After leaving Aether, Jeff co-founded the data-security company KoolSpan, Inc., and helped oversee its growth until leaving to pursue his career in financial services.  In 2009, Jeff opened his own company, adopting a unique business model geared primarily toward retirees and near-retirees and focusing on conservative financial strategies designed to provide reasonable growth, dependable lifelong income and protection from damaging losses.  Jeff has been quoted in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal, as well as featured on the cover of Senior Market Advisor.   Questions Answered:    1) It appears that there’s more than one type of annuity. If I’m correct, what are the different types of annuities?   2) With all these good reasons to love annuities, why don’t more people buy them? Studies show that just .25% of the IRA market are in annuities.   3) Pensions are the monthly paycheck for most of America’s current retirees. But that’s changing as the secure income offered by pensions is no longer being offered to the majority of today’s workers. They now have a 401k or similar retirement plans. Can these plans be counted on for a guaranteed paycheck or is that something an annuity can provide?   Grow the value of your business by 71%! Here's how:Of course you know how to work IN your business. Take my FREE 6 week Value Drivers course by email and I'll teach you how to work ON your business and grow your value. You have nothing to lose! - Bill Black, 30+ Year Business Consultant and Host of the Exit Coach Radio Show on AM830 in Los Angeleswww.BizValueCourse.comSponsors: Exit & Retirement Strategies, Inc. | BEI |Jeffrey M Verdon Law Group | Albert J Rasch & Associates | Ghassemian Law GroupListening from an iPhone or iPad? Get our App in the App Store: click here  

On the October 20, 2015 Boomer Generation Radio program, Rabbi Address chats with Dr. Alan Steinfeld about his early retirement. In the second half of the program, the guest is Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin to discuss the 80th anniversary of the Social Security System. [powerpress] About the Guests Dr. Alan Steinfeld, an oncologist who was on the faculty of the School of Medicine at New York University, retired in his mid-50s to pursue his interests in genealogy and gardening. “I wanted the time to get things done while I had the physical strength, the mental strength, to do it. I actually stopped working full-time at age 54, worked for another year or two part-time, and then stopped completely,” he says. “In retirement, I have been deeply involved with two activities. One is genealogy. As an avid amateur genealogist for the past almost 40 years, I have used my retirement years to advance research into my family, teach the subject on various levels and use my knowledge to assist other groups (e.g, Dobbs Ferry Historical Society and the Village of Scarsdale),” he says. “I have also been a gardener for many decades. In retirement, I became a volunteer at the New York Botanical Garden. After leading tours for a number of years and working in the greenhouses, I moved to the library about 8 years ago, where I have cataloged a number of specialty collections.”   Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin On June 20, 2014, President Obama nominated Carolyn W. Colvin as the Commissioner of Social Security. Since February 14, 2013, Carolyn W. Colvin has served as the Acting Commissioner. Prior to this designation, she served as the Deputy Commissioner, confirmed by the United States Senate on December 22, 2010 as President Obama's nominee. In addition to her role as the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Ms. Colvin serves as a Trustee to the Social Security Board of Trustees. Throughout her career, Ms. Colvin has managed programs that help people with their healthcare and financial needs. She previously held key executive positions at Social Security Headquarters: Deputy Commissioner for Policy and External Affairs (1994–1996), Deputy Commissioner for Programs and Policy (1996–1998), and Deputy Commissioner for Operations (1998–2001). Prior to returning to SSA, Ms. Colvin was the Director of Human Services for the District of Columbia (2001-2003); the Director of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (2003-2007); the Chief Executive Officer of AMERIGROUP Community Care of the District of Columbia (2007–2008); and, the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Maryland's Department of Transportation (2009-2011). In addition, Ms. Colvin served as the Secretary of Maryland's Department of Human Resources (1989-1994). Ms. Colvin has received numerous awards and recognition for her managerial expertise and creativity. These awards include the Sun Magazine's 50 Women to Watch in 2014; the Innovations in Aging Leadership Award presented by the Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia Departments of Aging (2012); The Clifford R. Gross Award for Outstanding Federal Government Public Service presented by the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Public Administration (2012); Maryland's Top 100 Women Award from the Daily Record (2005); and , The Women of Achievement Award from Suburban Maryland Business and Professional Women (2005). She has served on a variety of boards and commissions, including the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Ms. Colvin earned her honorary doctorates, graduate and undergraduate degrees in business administration from Morgan State University. Additionally, she completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at Harvard University, the Maryland Leadership Program, and the Greater Baltimore Leadership Program. Ms. Colvin is from Maryland and currently resides in Anne Arundel County. She has one son and six grandchildren.

Jim “Coop” Cooper is from North Carolina and retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer in 2000 after 21 years of service. Coop currently works for the Army as a Civilian. Two years ago, Keith Umberger and Coop took over the Maryland Chapter of Heroes on the Water. Heroes on the Water helps our Nation’s warriors and veterans from all branches of the United States military unwind using the therapeutic qualities of fishing from kayaks. What looks like a day trip of paddling and fishing is in fact something much deeper and long-lasting. http://veteranpodcast.com/027

Lee Ann Doerflinger grew up in Washington state. Following her graduation from the University of Chicago, she and her husband Richard moved to the Washington DC area where they raised their four children. The second of those children, Thomas, joined the Army infantry in 2002 and was deployed to Iraq in October of 2004. In November of that year, he was killed during combat operations in Mosul. In the nearly eleven years since then, Lee Ann has worked on veterans issues in Montgomery County, and has been an active member of the Maryland Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers, and is the immediate past chapter president. Show Notes at http://veteranpodcast.com/017

Pete Sheldon - President, Opus Science, LLC Pete Sheldon is the President of Opus Science, where he works with best-in-class healthcare organizations to develop research and quality improvement initiatives that serve large health systems, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and physician practices. Prior to Opus, Pete was the Vice President/Grant Development for Med-IQ, a CME-accredited provider of medical education and training programs for over 12 years. In addition, Pete was the Vice President of Business Development for Physicians Practice for 11 years, where he initiated and managed the hospital sponsorship model of distribution for a national practice management publication and worked with over 50 academic medical centers and health systems on improving provider relations and facilitating referrals. Pete has been an active member and/or speaker for multiple healthcare associations and advisory boards including the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education, the National Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement, the Medical Group Management Association and the Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers. He also serves as the President of the Maryland Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. psheldon@opus-science.comopus-science.com 00:00 Pete's current role at Opus Science.00:30 Pete's educational journey and where he began with an economics degree and no healthcare background.1:00 Started working with a journal called Physician's Practice.1:30 Became a CME accredited provider by way of working with this journal.2:00 Managed Markets and Medical Education starting in the same place, and their divergence and convergence over the years.3:50 Research in Pete's world.5:40 Opus Science looks at what's happening with both providers and patients from a quantitative and qualitative standpoint.6:20 Opus Science researches why healthcare practitioners and patients do things a certain way, and make certain choices.7:30 The objective of Opus Science's research and insights—not purely academic, the company works with groups to create tools and educational resources for the healthcare industry.9:10 “Startling insights” that Pete has come across in this research.10:50 Opus Science is looking at creating tools to help improve therapy choices based on risk stratification.12:15 “Tacit Knowledge”14:00 “What can we do with this data, and what doesn't exist out there?”14:15 Projects Opus Science is working on right now.18:30 The Patient Self-Managed Credential, or Diabetes Credentialing/Patient Credentialing.21:20 Improved education for patients leads to greater adherence to their care program.22:30 Pilot programs Opus Science is initiating in states like Ohio, Florida, and Minnesota.23:40 One thing that could help improve patient outcomes.24:00 What does patient engagement and patient eccentricity mean?29:00 Pete's advice for anyone who is looking to move into Pete's line of work.30:15 Obstacles to patient outcomes and creating solutions.30:50 “What can you do to do something meaningful for your patients?”31:30 “If you want to change outcomes, change reimbursement”32:20 Next steps for Pete and Opus Science.32:30 A lot of interest in Patient simulation at the moment.33:00 “Adaptive learning”

-In this episode: Meetin' the family at the Barnacle Goose, then standing up and being shot down by kid comedians; Nixon gets grilled and the departure for Europe approaches.