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"Auntie Mo" - Maureen McNamara - MaineOn Halloween of 2023, when Surfline shared her (now viral) video, we fell in love with a salty New England surfer hurling clean insults and sage advice to an offending “whippasnappa” in the lineup. “Auntie Mo” barreled into our hearts and has since graced our feeds with her elixir of deep surf knowledge, self-deprecating humor, and truly helpful surf (and life) tips embedded in gentle ribbing. Talking to the "the whole Mo," I discovered that “Auntie Mo” is a character she created to manage her own grumpiness about the bulging surf scene and her body's refusal to act like a grom. For the usual flow of this podcast, Mo's story is in reverse. An accomplished surfer since youth, she is learning to bring a beginner's stoke back to her surfing as her ability declines. The whole Mo does not disappoint! She is brilliant, compassionate, articulate, thoughtful, kind, and funny. She is also an incredible talent - writer, photographer, shaper, triathlete, and storyteller. You may be surprised to hear the accent slip away, but the heart and soul of “Auntie Mo” shine through every moment in our interview as she espouses her ultimate mission: "Share the stoke, and spread the stoke.” But heart-forward as she is, she is no shrinking violet. She has plenty to say about how contests temporarily killed surfboard innovation, why so many people are still riding the wrong boards, and why surfers need to play not just the big notes, but the long ones. @waterwoman74 on IGWaterwomanphotography on fBLinks to the Surfline posts - The one that started it all: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CywQqHQxAz8/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Wetsuit Truth Bombhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/Czy2tQAREHq/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Video we reference that the journalist shot and Surfline edited:https://www.instagram.com/reel/C09qJLmRHSx/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
In the debut episode of Friends On Film, hosts Rachael Valentine Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail sit down with renowned filmmaker Richard Linklater to discuss his body of work, his upbringing in Houston, and his experiences with the River Oaks Theatre.Alongside this in-depth interview, the episode also features several exciting segments from a diverse range of individuals including David Welling, Margot Gerber, Robin Jones, Maureen McNamara, Stephanie Saint Sanchez, Dwayne Cathey, and Cary Darling.Listeners will gain insight into the creative process behind some of the most influential films of recent times, while also discovering the history and significance of the River Oaks Theatre.To learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre and their efforts to preserve this historic landmark, visit their website at saveriveroakstheatre.orgTo learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre programs and efforts to preserve this historic landmark. visit the website at saveriveroakstheatre.org, like, follow and share on instagram to be sure not to miss a thing at @friendsofriveroakstheatre
The River Oaks Theatre - Houston's oldest and most beloved spot to catch a flick - has been shuttered since March 2021. Ever since, its fate has been up in the air… until now! Maureen McNamara, one of the founders of Friends of River Oaks Theatre; and David Bush, director of Preservation Houston, stop by to deliver some heartwarming news about the historic movie theater. Find out more about Friends of River Oaks Theatre here! Also! We'd love to see y'all on Twitter! Make sure you follow along for all the latest, coolest Houston news here!
To listen to the interview, scroll to the Player at the bottom of the page. Learn more about coaching with Maia"You're always evolving but at some point you have to discover your true essence, who you are. I’m Maureen and I'm a surfer and that's who I have always been.And for most of us as older transitioners, who’ve been through what we've been through, we don't want to see younger kids struggle the way we did. We want to allow the younger trans population to experience themselves early. But for most of us older transitioners, it’s, you reach a point where it's transition or die."~ Maureen McNamara if ( typeof UNCODE !== "undefined" ) { UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById("script-142468")); } if ( typeof UNCODE !== "undefined" ) { UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById("script-163761")); }Show Notes Maureen McNamara’s article about being a trans surfer in The Inertia Maureen McNamara’s Instagram One of Maureen’s surf style heroes: Leah Dawson The first mainstream surf documentary: The Endless Summer A brief article in The Inertia putting The Endless Summer in historical context Britannica entry on Tiresias Resources for transgender youth Resources for parents of transgender children Find an LGBT supportive therapist if ( typeof UNCODE !== "undefined" ) { UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById("script-130754")); }A Few of Maureen's Photos if ( typeof UNCODE !== "undefined" ) { UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById("script-208906")); } if ( typeof UNCODE !== "undefined" ) { UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById("script-128939")); }Interview Transcript INTRODUCTION My name is Maia Dery. The Waves to Wisdom interviews are the result of an exploration into a world I discovered when I learned to surf at mid-life. Some of these conversations aren’t necessarily with people who we would instantly recognize as leaders but they are all leading us in a direction I instinctively followed and have benefitted tremendously in the process. Some of them don’t have huge audiences, but they are living very large lives. To me, these people all seem to have wisdom practices centered in their relationship to the more-than-human world, to what we usually think of as “nature.” Surfing proved first revelatory, then revolutionary in my life. I thought I was creative, thought I knew and loved water, thought I took care of my body. But when I entered the world of surfing and waves, when I started to ritualistically return to a literal edge, I realized my vision for my life had been hampered by some artificial barriers. Slowly, with each wave and wipeout, those barriers in my brain, heart, and body began to dissolve. I began to wonder, what if we all had a nature based practice that cracked us open? Made us more creative? Allowed us to reliably let go with the abandon of play? Of unbridled joy? What if we all practiced vulnerability, risk and failure on a daily basis and they were fun? Wouldn’t it make our lives better? Wouldn’t it lead us to the places it feels like, in this moment of planetary peril, we need to go? Whether you find full bodied and big hearted connection through waves or walking or digging in the dirt, I hope you find these conversations useful in your own journey of re-inhabiting your life with renewed joy, deep engagement, and increasing wisdom. Maureen McNamara: You’re always evolving but at some point you have to discover your true essence, who you are.
Today on Blunt Business Sean is joined by Maureen McNamara from Cannabis Trainers and the seminar cannabis real estate: maximize your business with a strong foundation. Maureen is the Founder and Chief Facilitator with Cannabis Trainers; a corporation founded to create and deliver training solutions for the Cannabis Industry. She has combined her skills and expertise with Food Safety and Responsible Alcohol Service into a comprehensive, engaging new program to ensure the Responsible, Knowledgeable and Safe sale of cannabis: Sell-SMaRT, safe marijuana retail training. The Sell-SMaRT program prepares budtenders, cannabis consultants, owners, managers and all front-line store staff to effectively and safely handle complex situations. Marijuana selling involves many risks. Failure to act responsibly and proactively could result in fines, imprisonment, and suspension of licenses, increased insurance costs, or getting shut down. Cannabis Trainers invites savvy, professional, compliant operators to prepare their team to handle these potential risks with responsible marijuana sales training; the Sell-SMaRT program.
Today on NCIA's Cannabis Industry Voice Bethany is joined by Maureen McNamara, founder of Cannabis Trainers and long-time NCIA member. She has led hundreds of workshops and coaches business professionals and entrepreneurs to create more success and joy in their lives. With 20+ years of professional training experience, Maureen has trained and certified 10,000+ employees, managers and owners in national certification (ANSI) programs. She has facilitated classes for small locally owned businesses as well as international corporations. Maureen has worked with the Colorado Department of Revenue- Liquor Enforcement Division on the Responsible Vendor Act that was passed in 2005. She has worked with the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division to design the Responsible Cannabis Vendor Program in 2014. Additionally, Maureen has worked with the National Restaurant Association for development of the ServSafe® training materials and facilitator’s guides.
Dr. Andi's Animal Magic with Dr. Andi Harper Radio Show How much does your animal make you laugh? How much more joy and fun could you have with your animals if you were willing? How could your relationship change with ease? Meet the fabulous Maureen McNamara with LetGoLiveNow!! Maureen wants to live in a world where laughter is the elixir of choice, caramel flavored kisses are readily available and judgment is as out of style as the rotary phone. As a Limitless Living Strategist & JOYologist, she’s been hugged by happy clients, applauded by delighted audiences and featured on international tele-summits, radio shows and Body Mind Spirit Expos. When she’s not empowering people to ditch limitation and reveal more joy, you can find her playing with her fabulous dog and debating the benefits of white chocolate vs. dark chocolate. Perhaps it’s just easier to have it all! Discover how to live joyfully in the amusing side of reality at www.LetGoLiveNow.com. Phone: 303-931-1111 or Maureen@LetGoLiveNow.com Twitter: LetGoLiveNow Facebook: LetGoLiveNow Dr. Andi works with the energy/force/information in animals bodies to allow for magical changes that are possible for each one. This information allows owners to make different choices about the care of their animals from puppy classes to yearly vaccinations and to senior care and beyond. What if their is a time and a place for every kind of treatment from homeopathy to energy work to surgical intervention to traditional medicine to diet changes? With the current shift in how we view animals in our lives, often being our children, have you noticed that the information has become overwhelming as to what a parent should do….what if the “should” could go away, and we could function from what will work for each animal and the family they live with. Join Dr. Andi each week for more magical possibilities for you and your animals. www.HarpersRidge.com
CannaKenny and Nurse Heather chat with Maureen Mcnamara, Founder of Cannabis Trainers, about her status as a JOYologist and how being joyful helps to guide day to day life.
What is Valentine's Day, for you? Funny? Fun? Frightening? What are we really to make of this “day to celebrate lovers”? Could there be any possibilities for Fun in all of the Valentine's Day shenanigans? Maureen McNamara is just the person to ask about the hilarious hoopla we create around Valentine's Day and other meaning-filled occasions in our lives; and that is just what we are going to do this week. We will try not to have too much Fun, as we play with the question: What would it take for Valentine's Day to truly be “Happy”? www.letgolivenow.com
Maureen McNamara of letgolivenow.com joins Suzanne in this episode with tips on how to keep the holidays from becoming overwhelming for singles. PLUS - 8 tips on "Where to meet quality people".
CannaKenny and Nurse Heather chat with Maureen Mcnamara, Founder of Cannabis Trainers, about her status as a JOYologist and how being joyful helps to guide day to day life.
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