Podcast appearances and mentions of Melissa Ortiz

Dr. Steve Grcevich sits down with Melissa Ortiz to discuss her history with disability & advocacy, physician assisted suicide, along with what she will be sharing at Disability and the Church Conference. Find the full Show-Notes here.

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Can family loyalty coexist with personal fulfillment in a family business? What happens when the family legacy is upended by a choice to leave? And when that choice is made by a woman or daughter vs a son? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Melissa Ortiz of River Vista Farms as we unravel the emotional complexities of returning to family-run enterprises. Through candid storytelling, we examine the challenges of stepping into roles shaped by generational expectations and how these experiences can lead to the difficult decision to step away. This episode promises to deliver insights on balancing family ties with personal aspirations, offering guidance for those navigating similar paths.Melissa and I reflect on the wisdom handed down by our family members and the courageous journey of implementing change in traditional business environments. We share stories of embracing modern tools and strategies to breathe new life into family businesses, from digital systems to employee wellness programs. These experiences highlight the importance of aligning one's skills and passions with their professional roles and how this alignment—or lack thereof—can impact personal well-being and relationships as well as the family business itself.Throughout the episode, we explore the delicate dance of communication and legacy within family enterprises. We touch on the value and power of open dialogues and the courage needed to pursue paths that truly resonate with one's individual dreams. Whether you're part of a family business or simply intrigued by the dynamics of these unique ventures and how a woman's role in them can be difficult, you'll find our discussion underscores the lasting value of prioritizing personal growth and familial harmony over traditional notions of business success.CHAPTER SUMMARIES(00:00) Navigating Family Business ChallengesFamily business members discuss the emotional journey of returning to and leaving a family business, highlighting the tension between loyalty and personal fulfillment.(11:36) Returning to Family Business LegacyReturning to a family business in Colusa, California, reflecting on childhood experiences, navigating dynamics and challenges, and fostering a thriving work environment.(18:01) Navigating Family Business LeadershipReturning to a family-run agricultural business in California, navigating HR compliance, and balancing personal fulfillment with family loyalty.(32:13) Implementing Digital Systems for Family BusinessNature's challenges and successes in implementing the H-2A worker visa program on a ranch, utilizing familial connections and transitioning to digital processes.(42:03) Entrepreneurial Vision in Family BusinessTransitioning from traditional to digital marketing, facing resistance, prioritizing employee wellness, and community support in a family business.(46:56) Navigating Family Business SuccessionReturning to hometown, balancing family loyalty and personal fulfillment, facing financial pressures, and transitioning to align with passions.(54:23) Balancing Family Business and RelationshipsFamily business complexities, stepping away for improved relationships, challenges of change, prioritizing personal well-being and relationships.(01:02:20) Family Business Communication and LegacyCommunication, education, work-life balance, and parental expectations in family businesses and the importance of open dialogues.To learn more about the Capital Region Family Business Center visit our website HERE

The Budget is done and dusted and the US elections about to start. How do disabled people fit in to these big political events? Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her budget. Bethany Dawson from Politico and disability charity Scope's head of policy, James Taylor,talk us through the bits disabled people care about. They discuss the increase in the minimum wage and a rise in what carers can earn before their carer's allowance gets stopped. Will any of the chancellor's announcements help disabled people with their household bills? And how significant is the £1 Billion Reeves has promised for special educational needs and disabilities?The experts break it down for us. As Over 40 million disabled Americans head to the polls to vote for their next president, Trump supporter and disability policy expert Melissa Ortiz and disability activist and Harris supporter Mia Ives Rublee predict what their candidate will do for this community if they win. Our guests also give us an insight into how Trump and Harris treat disabled people when the cameras are off.. Presented by Emma Tracey Produced by Alex Collins and Emma Tracey. Edited by Damon Rose and Sara Wadeson.

Former Olympian, Professional Soccer Player, Broadcaster, and Co-Founder of Kickoff Coffee Melissa Ortiz rejoins the podcast to chat about leveraging content to build a small brand. We give examples of companies leveraging founder-led content, different content styles that we've seen work, and stories of “karma” in entrepreneurship Melissa has experienced. The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Athletes & Assets. We do not accept liability for any advice given in this video, and viewers are encouraged to seek professional guidance before making any business decisions. Additionally, the participation of athletes in this video does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by their respective employers.

"Believe in the run" is the name of the game for today's guest, Melissa Ortiz. She's a former pro soccer player, Olympian, and current broadcaster and host who's had her fair share of hurdles getting to this point. We talk about her career journey, the highs and lows of professional soccer, what it was like to get to the Olympic level and how she segued her passion for sport from the field to the big screen. Melissa shares her advice on how to show up day in and day out with confidence and the reward of working diligently to master your craft.  Melissa also completed her first marathon while in Paris and I am happy to report that not only did she finish, but she had a remarkable time and her Instagram recap is a must see.  IN THIS EPISODE Melissa's biggest hurdle to date and how she pushed out of her lowest point (5:35) The power of self talk during difficult moments (8:22) The transition from professional athletics and graduating from sport (13:20) Navigating the feelings of feeling like ‘other' personally and professionally (22:20) Melissa's first experience creating content and how that lead to her current career (25:20) How it feels to be in a position with a unique perspective and being a first generation in her role (30:35) Melissa's go-to's when she's not feeling at her best but needs to show up (35:28) A piece of advice for anyone wanting to get into broadcasting and content creation (38:35) Melissa's biggest takeaways from her highest hurdles (54:02) SOCIAL @melissaortiz5 ⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠⁠ OFFERS AG1 | Head to drinkag1.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D3 + k2 drops with your first purchase JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave me a voice message or send an email to hello@hurdle.us to ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!⁠

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Melissa Ortiz react to the breaking news, Gregg Berhalter is fired as USMNT head coach. This decision was announced by Matt Crocker and the U.S. Soccer Federation following the USMNT group stage exit from the Copa América 2024. Next steps for the team will include selecting a new head coach immediately. As the Copa América 2024 continued on today, Uruguay and Colombia faced off in the semifinals. The Colombians advanced to the finals with their 1-0 victory and continued their unbeaten streak of 28 matches. England also clinched their spot in the Euro 2024 finals behind Ollie Watkins' 90th minute goal. The Three Lions will take on Spain in just their second ever Euro finals appearance. (5:28) To wrap the show they talk about top candidates for the next USMNT head coach, and how important this decision is for the team and fans heading into the 2026 World Cup. (27:10) Presented by Zillow #Zillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Columbus, Ohio WBD Sports Melissa Ortiz drops by after her morning shoot and workout with Julie Foudy to talk the weekend events of SheBelievesCup plus the final tonightWe also look at the USWNT, CONMEBOL, and her new show on the WBD Family of Networks- "US Soccer Stories"

We're back indoors for Tuesday Thoughts...In Hour 1, we look back at the Atlanta United draw in NY plus the injury updates...In Hour 2, we catch up on everything Shea Butter FC looking at SheBelievesCup and the USWNT plusFrom Columbus, Ohio WBD Sports Melissa Ortiz drops by after her morning shoot and workout with Julie Foudy to talk the weekend events of SheBelievesCup plus the final tonightWe also look at the USWNT, CONMEBOL, and her new show on the WBD Family of Networks- "US Soccer Stories"

Former professional soccer player, now broadcaster and social media influencer,Melissa Ortiz, is awake and ready to go! Partially because she has her own coffee company. We chat about founding Kickoff Coffee and why combining the soccer community and its love for coffee is the heart and soul of the brand and marketing. Kickoff Coffee is a great example of how when building an audience and community, you properly build a product that people want Disclaimer: Athletes and Assets, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this video, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Please invest responsibly and consult a financial advisor before making investing related decisions.

Join Andrea and Celia as they have a conversation with Melissa Ortiz of Skopos Hospitality and The Barrow House in Clifton NJ The Barrow House is part of the fabulous Skopos Hospitality Group. They are a Colonial-Era Farmhouse with seven unique rooms. Their rustic barn is perfect for micro weddings, baby blessings and more. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information!   Email us at ⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast https://www.instagram.com/newjerseyweddingpodcast https://www.newjerseyweddingpodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyWeddingPodcast Links to this week's vendors: Andrea Purtell www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com https://www.instagram.com/weddingofficiant @weddingofficiant   Celia Milton: www.njvowsnow.com https://www.instagram.com/njvowsnow ⁠ @njvowsnow⁠   Skopos Hospitality https://www.skoposhospitality.com/ @skoposhospitality Barrow House: https://www.thebarrowhouse.com @thebarrownj   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrea-purtell/message

Melissa Ortiz, Senior Advisor with Able Americans, shares her story that includes managing her disability and the doors God opened for her at high levels in the Trump/Pence administration. We discuss the importance of the Olmstead decision and why it's so important to make sure those with disabilities live in the least restrictive environment possible.

Friend and business owner, Melissa Ortiz talks about being in business with her husband. Listen as we dive into a little bit about their business and mom/wife life...I think we will need to make these episodes a little bit longer because we could talk all day about this shit! Can't wait for the next one :)

Show Notes: In this insightful episode, join us as we delve into the complexities of special needs sibling relationships and the challenges of growing up with disabilities. Our guest, Melissa Ortiz, opens up about her personal experiences as a person with a disability and the dynamics she faced with her sister. From childhood memories to adult understanding, Melissa shares candidly about the trials and triumphs that shaped their relationship. She provides valuable advice for parents striving to strike a balance between their non-disabled and disabled children, emphasizing the importance of communication, age-appropriate explanations, and fostering mutual respect. Melissa also discusses her passion for advocacy and her efforts at ABLE Americans, a resource hub aimed at connecting families and providing vital information. Join us for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the power of support, understanding, and unity within families facing the challenges of disability. Melissa has been a guest on earlier episodes. To hear her story of growing up with Spina Bifida, check out Episode 72. To learn more about her work with ABLE Americans, be sure to listen to Episode 74. ******************* Connect with Melissa: Twitter: @dcbelleonwheels Instagram: @dcbelleonwheels Facebook: @melissa.d.ortiz.5 Email: mOrtiz@nationalcenter.org Connect with Us: https://linktr.ee/waterprairie Support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waterprairie Music Used: “LazyDay” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Show Notes: In this interview, Melissa Ortiz, Senior Advisor for ABLE Americans, discusses the mission and initiatives of the organization focused on advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. The conversation highlights several key points: Focus on Human Dignity: Melissa emphasizes the importance of recognizing the inherent dignity and value of every individual, regardless of their disabilities. She believes that every person is made in the image of God and should be treated with respect and consideration. Goals and Programs: ABLE Americans aims to create impactful policies, resources, and support systems for individuals with disabilities. Melissa mentions their plans to develop an app, a speaker's bureau, legal assistance, and a job finder tool. They seek to address a range of issues including education, employment, healthcare, and more. Collaboration and Advocacy: Melissa shares her commitment to collaborating with various organizations, government agencies, and policymakers to promote inclusion and positive change for people with disabilities. She discusses her efforts to engage with politicians from both sides of the aisle to ensure that disability issues are properly addressed in legislation. Championing Individuality: Melissa underscores the need to view each person with a disability as a unique individual rather than defining them solely by their condition. She advocates for breaking down stereotypes and advocating for policies that empower individuals to participate fully in society. Involvement and Support: Melissa encourages individuals, families, caregivers, and educators to get involved by sharing personal stories, contributing resources, and connecting with ABLE Americans. She stresses the importance of joining together to create positive change and to support one another on the journey toward greater inclusivity. Overall, the interview provides insights into the meaningful work of ABLE Americans, shedding light on their mission to create a more inclusive and supportive society for people with disabilities. Connect with Melissa: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcbelleonwheels Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcbelleonwheels Facebook: https://facebook.com/melissa.d.ortiz Email: mOrtiz@nationalcenter.org Connect with ABLE Americans: Website: https://nationalcenter.org/programs/able-americans/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbleAmericans Connect with Us: https://linktr.ee/waterprairie Sign up for the Water Prairie Newsletter: https://waterprairie.com/newsletter Support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waterprairie Music Used: “LazyDay” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Meet Today's Guest: Melissa Ortiz serves the National Center for Public Policy Research as the organization's Senior Advisor for the ABLE Americans Project. In her role, she develops the project's strategic plan, marshals key resources and helps oversee the implementation of the project. She also assists the National Center's president in identifying necessary contractors, employees, strategic partners, stakeholders and donors and serves as a key spokesperson. Melissa identifies as a “happy warrior” and is enthusiastic about driving a dialogue between people living with disabilities or chronic illness and policy makers across the political spectrum, especially conservatives. She has worked in the classroom in Nashville, Tennessee and in the nonprofit sector in New York City and Washington, DC. She was honored to serve as President Trump's Commissioner of the Administration on Disabilities. The first female board member of The Conservative Caucus, one of the oldest conservative groups in existence, she currently resides in Washington, D.C. with her husband Tony and Service Dog Dachshund, Annie Oakley.

Show Notes: Have you ever heard of spina bifida? In this week's edition of the Water Prairie Chronicles, we're talking with Melissa Ortiz, Senior Advisor for Able Americans. She's sharing her story of living with a disability and how she has become a voice for others facing similar challenges. Join us as we hear about Melissa's journey and gain insight into the power of advocating for yourself and your community. In this interview, Melissa, who has spina bifida, shares her personal journey and insights into living with the condition. The discussion covers various aspects of her life, from childhood challenges to her experiences as an adult. Melissa emphasizes the importance of understanding and educating oneself about spina bifida. She highlights that individuals who face difficulties in school can often become exceptional teachers due to their unique perspectives. Drawing parallels with historical figures like Albert Einstein and C.S. Lewis, Melissa discusses how those who perceive the world differently can excel in their fields. Melissa delves into her professional life, detailing how spina bifida has influenced her career. She speaks about the common health issues associated with the condition, such as bladder infections, which can pose serious risks. Melissa shares her personal struggles with health challenges, and she offers advice to individuals diagnosed with spina bifida, urging them to join support groups for a sense of belonging and guidance. For parents of children with spina bifida, Melissa advises seeking advice only from those who have firsthand experience with the condition. The conversation also touches upon workplace accommodations and the importance of ensuring accessibility. Melissa emphasizes the significance of understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and encourages individuals to advocate for their needs. She discusses her involvement in a project to create an app that will help people find resources related to their specific disability needs within their local areas. Overall, Melissa's interview provides valuable insights into the challenges, triumphs, and strategies associated with living with spina bifida. Her candid discussions and advice offer guidance and support for individuals facing similar circumstances and shed light on the importance of awareness and inclusion. Connect with Melissa: Twitter: @dcbelleonwheels Instagram: @dcbelleonwheels Facebook: @melissa.d.ortiz Email: mOrtiz@nationalcenter.org Connect with Us: https://linktr.ee/waterprairie Support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waterprairie Music Used: “LazyDay” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're super excited to have Fox Sports' Melissa Ortiz join the show from Sydney! She's here to share her thoughts on Colombia's incredible run to the knockout stages and discuss her viral reaction to their last-minute victory over Germany. We also analyze the Women's World Cup as a whole, get some behind-the-scenes stories from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami introduction, and share our thoughts on the England-Nigeria match. Let us know your favorite part of the interview in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're super excited to have Fox Sports' Melissa Ortiz join the show from Sydney! She's here to share her thoughts on Colombia's incredible run to the knockout stages and discuss her viral reaction to their last-minute victory over Germany. We also analyze the Women's World Cup as a whole, get some behind-the-scenes stories from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami introduction, and share our thoughts on the England-Nigeria match. Let us know your favorite part of the interview in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

This is the full episode of The Morning Show with Preston Scott for Mon. Jul. 31, 2023. Our guests today include: Emory McClendon from Project21, Dr. Joe Camps in "Healthy Expectations," and Melissa Ortiz from NCPPR. Follow the show on Twitter @TMSPrestonScott.Check out Preston's latest blog by going to wflafm.com/preston. Check out Grant Allen's blog by going to wflafm.com/grantallen.Listen live to Preston from 6 – 9 a.m. ET and 5 – 8 a.m. CT!WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYeWFLA Panama City Live stream: https://ihr.fm/34oufeRFollow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAFM and WFLA Panama City @wflapanamacity and like us on Facebook at @wflafm and @WFLAPanamaCity.

How much grief do you take on in a given day as a healthcare provider?  We often times watch families grieve over the death of a loved one, or a patient grieve over learning of a new diagnosis, but how often do we as healthcare providers, take the time to acknowledge the grief and loss that we can experience.  It can be the loss of a patient we have known forever, or just for one day.  It can be the constant thoughts of "what if I had done this?" or "what if I missed something?".   Each one of us experiences grief through our career and coping with it or even acknowledging it is not something we are always taught to do.    Some might even consider it taboo to talk about.    This episode welcomes Dr. Melissa Ortiz who is an emergency medicine physician at Wesley Medical Center and a certified peer support specialist, to discuss provider grief and steps we can take to acknowledge and process it.  

Melissa Ortiz, Senior Advisor with Able Americans shares her story, that includes managing her disability, and the doors God opened for her at high levels in the Trump/Pence administration. We discuss the importance of the Olmstead decision and why it's so important to make sure those with disabilities live in the least restrictive environment possible. Able Americans - The National Center (https://nationalcenter.org/programs/able-americans/)

Able Americans Project director Melissa Ortiz responds to conservative commentator Candace Owens' recent comments about a disabled model in advertising. In a podcast, Owens said she doesn't want to see people in wheelchairs in their underwear and grouped that style of advertising with woke virtue signaling. In this segment, Ortiz discusses her recent USA Today oped: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2023/04/06/candace-owens-skims-disability-wheelchair-comments-wrong/11578157002/

(Airdate 4/11/23) Melissa Ortiz serves the National Center for Public Policy Research as the organization's Senior Advisor for the Able Americans Project. She was honored to serve as President Trump's Commissioner of the Administration on Disabilities. The first female board member of The Conservative Caucus, one of the oldest conservative groups in existence. https://nationalcenter.org/programs/able-americans/

This is the full episode of The Morning Show with Preston Scott for Wed. Apr. 12, 2023. Our guests today include:Melissa Ortiz from Project 21, and Jerome Hudson, Entertainment Editor at Breitbart.com. Follow the show on Twitter @TMSPrestonScott.Check out Preston's latest blog by going to wflafm.com/preston. Check out Grant Allen's blog by going to wflafm.com/grantallen.Listen live to Preston from 6 – 9 a.m. ET and 5 – 8 a.m. CT!WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYeWFLA Panama City Live stream: https://ihr.fm/34oufeRFollow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAFM and WFLA Panama City @wflapanamacity and like us on Facebook at @wflafm and @WFLAPanamaCity.

Melissa Ortiz knows first-hand the plight of Americans with disabilities. Born with Spina Bifida, Melissa wasn't expected to live to graduate from high school. But she has overcome many odds, and now in her 50s, she is helping many others in their fight for mobility and opportunities. She is the Senior Advisor for the Able Americans Project. Teresa Krager is a former teacher who is part of Samaritan Ministries, the healthcare sharing ministry often talked about. Since retiring, she has turned into a prolific author, and she discusses "Before Your Birth Day." Finally, Briana Burdette is a specialist in Senior Living, and shares about her work at Allegro in Orlando.

On this episode of Radio Teco News we go back to one of our  favorite episodes with someone we consider an absolute legend, Melissa Ortiz. In honor of Women's History Month we wanted to go back and listen to Melissa and her path in the sport of soccer.

With a lot of attention on the 2024 Republican primary, we discuss the candidates and the dynamics of the race, with Hogan Gidley, former White House Deputy Press Secretary during the Trump administration.To discuss the state of the economy amidst heightened pressure on the global banking system in the wake of the silicon valley bank collapse we are happy to have on CEO of public square Michael Seifert.There are more than 61-million disabled Americans living in the U.S. many of them are more than qualified to be employed in the country's labor market. Many aren't aware of this talent pool. Melissa Ortiz, who serves at the national center for public policy research as the senior adviser for the able Americans project. She spoke with NTD's Kelly Wright about the issue.

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) joins us to discuss the passage of the Parental Bill of Rights Act in the House. Next, managing director of the One Empire Group John Burnett comes on to talk about the latest with the economy. Then senior advisor at Able Americans Melissa Ortiz shares her first hand experience of the hurdles facing disabled travelers, especially on airplanes. Finally we take your calls in open phones across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day 2 of CPAC, and Andrew and Jerry are LIVE again from Radio Row!  After discussions of whether Andrew got scammed out of paying someone else's bar bill, and whether Manhattan should be referred to by it's proper name or generically "The City", they're joined by Michael Whatley, Chairman of the NC Republican Party and RNC General Counsel, Paul Teller from Advancing American Freedom, Melissa Ortiz from the National Center for Policy Research, Donna Jackson from Project 21, Tony Schaffer from the London Center for Public Policy and Project Sentinel, Manuel Rosales from the Job Creators Network, and AJSTW fan, James Kane!

James Hardin is a minister who is president of CompassCare Women's Services in Buffalo. Their center was destroyed by a firebombing attack by "Jane's Revenge," a radical activist group affiliated with ANTIFA. Jim updates us on the latest on this situation and the lack of follow through by the DOJ. Also, a first time visit with Melissa Ortiz, an advocate for those with disabilities. Melissa herself was born with a disability and was never expected to live long - but she is going strong, and she shares her story.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Melissa Ortiz, Senior Advisor for the Able Americans Project | National Center for Public Policy Research launched Able Americans, a new project to support Americans living with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities  https://nationalcenter.org/programs/able-americans/  17:19 SEG 2  SEG 3 David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute https://showmeinstitute.org  | TOPICS: Child Care policy: Missouri policymakers appear on track to pump more resources into child care programs this year, Finding ways to spend Hotel Tax money in St. Charles: Building a youth sports facility on the Family Arena parking lot https://twitter.com/davidcstokes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Melissa Ortiz, Senior Advisor for the Able Americans Project | National Center for Public Policy Research launched Able Americans, a new project to support Americans living with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities  https://nationalcenter.org/programs/able-americans/  17:19 SEG 2  SEG 3 David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute https://showmeinstitute.org  | TOPICS: Child Care policy: Missouri policymakers appear on track to pump more resources into child care programs this year, Finding ways to spend Hotel Tax money in St. Charles: Building a youth sports facility on the Family Arena parking lot https://twitter.com/davidcstokes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome former Colombian international Melissa Ortiz to the show to preview the USWNT friendly vs Colombia. Melissa talks about being a Colombian-American and her first time playing against the United States Women's National Team and how much experience and growth it gives to the players and the federations to compete in these friendlies. Melissa gives insight into the Colombian roster pointing out the biggest names to watch from their biggest players Catalina Usme and Leicy Santos to the young scorer Linda Caicedo, and the Colombian-Americas in Elexa Marie Bahr and Angela Barón. https://www.kickoffcoffeeco.com/ 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend, we experienced several mass shootings, more specifically, mass murders -- terrorist, white supremacist hate crimes, at that. We grieve for those we lost at the hands of a white supremacist, terrorist in Buffalo, New York. Join us as we gather our thoughts about the collective white supremacist nightmare we're living through. We also chat about white supremacy, abortion, body autonomy, reproductive freedom, ableism and more. Forgive our technical hiccups (5 min, 32 sec). We're tired, and technology can be weird and unpredictable. Corrections/Notes: At about 12 min, 9 sec, Carlos references Dylanf Roof -- he meant Kyle Rittenhouse We discuss the following article: https://19thnews.org/2022/05/how-people-with-disabilities-feel-abortion/ at about 19 min, 26 sec. At aprox. 23 min, 40 sec #BecauseMS, Carlos misconstrued anti-abortion activist, Melissa Ortiz's sentiments about spina bifida, disability and abortion (she was advocating against abortion); Daana's personal sentiments, remain unchanged, though (she said what she said) --   Daana Townsend (she/her) a Professor and content creator; and Carlos Kareem Windham (they/them), a comedian, facilitator and musician -- each living with Multiple Sclerosis -- are your hosts this season and explore the intersections of race, culture, politics, disability and all the things.  Join us as we Raise the Temp! Connect with us. Instagram: Daana @retrosoul__ Carlos @elcaballonegrito Podcast Socials: Instagram: @myelinmelanin Twitter: @myelinmelanin Facebook: @myelinandmelanin Website: http://myelinandmelanin.com

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Melissa Ortiz Gomez hat spanische Eltern, ist in Hamburg geboren und ist isländische Meisterin. Wie das alles zusammen passt, erklärt Sie uns im Interview. Den meisten wurde Melissa als Profi-Tänzerin bei Let's Dance bekannt, welches Sie 2013 mit Manuel Cortez auch gewann. Danach folgten mehrer Auftritte im Fernsehen u.a. im Traumschiff und der Lindenstraße. 2021 kam Melissa zur Let's Dance Familie im Kids Format als Coach zurück. Wie die Zeit für sie war und was sie mitnimmt - erfahrt ihr in der neuen Folge von „TANZEN - Der Podcast rund ums Tanzen“ #letsdance #rtl #podcast #tanzen #dance #adtvtanzschulen #tvshow #tv #traumschiff #lindenstrasse #Hamburg #melissaortizgomez https://www.instagram.com/melissaortizgomez/ https://www.instagram.com/saschaschlenz/ https://www.instagram.com/tanzen.de www.tanzen.de

The South American soap opera is nearly over. Brazil and Argentina are already through, Ecuador are expected to join them, while four other teams are still in with a hope of booking a spot in next week's draw. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Melissa Ortiz and Jaime Macias put their national team biases aside to look ahead to a nail-biting conclusion to the Conmebol World Cup qualifying campaign.   03:18 — Brazil & Argentina out to make history 11:00 — What to expect from Ecuador 17:15 — Is it too late for goal-shy Colombia? 26:07 — All eyes on Uruguay vs. Peru   33:15 — Dire times for Chile 38:15 — Predictions Fans of soccer and great coffee, visit https://www.kickoffcoffeeco.com/ and use offer code QueGolazo15 to save 15% on your order. ⚽️

On this week's episode of The Indy, we sat down with Ryan Rising and Melissa Ortiz of the Gaucho Underground Scholars Initiative (@undergroundscholarsucsb) about their efforts building a prison to university pipeline granting formerly incarcerated students a chance to reclaim their futures.

América Latina y el Caribe acaba de dotarse de un nuevo instrumento normativo vinculante que refuerza el goce y disfrute de los derechos de acceso en materia ambiental de toda población, el Acuerdo de Escazú. Para hablar de estos avances y de las implicaciones que tienen para los derechos humanos de los pueblos indígenas y de las comunidades rurales, hemos invitado diversas personas expertas de los derechos humanos medio ambientales y de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas y de las comunidades rurales. En este episodio, nos acompañan Melissa Ortiz, oficial de derechos humanos de ONU-DH; Hugo Aguilar, director Jurídico del Instituto Nacional de Pueblos Indígenas; Isela González, directora de Alianza Sierra Madre, organización defensora los derechos humanos del pueblo Raramuri y Alejandra Méndez, del Centro de Derechos Humanos Fray Julián Garcés. Conduce Andrea Cerami, oficial de derechos humanos de ONU-DH.

The most unusual restaurant at the moment in Long Beach is arguably the Dinner and Brunch residency that Chef Melissa Ortiz is orchestrating at the Pine Avenue location of Long Beach's popular Rose Park Roasters. At present it's an intriguing … Continue reading → The post Show 454, December 4, 2021: Chef Melissa Ortiz, Rose Park Roasters, Pine Ave., Long Beach Part One appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

The most unusual restaurant at the moment in Long Beach is arguably the Dinner and Brunch residency that Chef Melissa Ortiz is orchestrating at the Pine Avenue location of Long Beach's popular Rose Park Roasters. At present it's an intriguing … Continue reading → The post Show 454, December 4, 2021: Chef Melissa Ortiz, Rose Park Roasters, Pine Ave., Long Beach Part Two appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

The most unusual, and personal, restaurant at the moment in Long Beach is arguably the Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch residency that Chef Melissa Ortiz is orchestrating at the Pine Avenue location of Long Beach's popular Rose Park Roasters. At … Continue reading → The post Show 454, December 4, 2021: Show Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

Founder and CEO of Activate Human Capital Group, Melissa Ortiz is my guest on this episode. We explore her experience with employee motivations, assessments, and programs to build better employee ... The post Let's Talk About Employee Engagement appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Founder and CEO of Activate Human Capital Group, Melissa Ortiz is my guest on this episode. We explore her experience with employee motivations, assessments, and programs to build better employee engagement. The post Let's Talk About Employee Engagement appeared first on .

Tune in the listen to Jo and Tina talk with former Colombian soccer star and inspiring entrepreneur Melissa Ortiz! We dive into her journey to create the first soccer-specific coffee brand Kickoff Coffee, the mental struggles that come with transitioning out of a professional sports career, and the experience of representing Colombia at fútbol's greatest tournaments + so much more!

Melissa Ortiz is an actor based in Los Angeles. She recenlty appeared in the Bay Area calle "Shoot Me When" by Ruben Grijalva at SF Playhouse in San Francisco.

Grant interviews Melissa Ortiz, the former Colombian national team player, about her new role as a studio analyst for FuboTV's coverage of the CONMEBOL men's World Cup qualifiers starting Thursday with a quadruple-header. They talk about some of the main storylines as well as her playing career, how she transitioned into her current gig, her new business Kickoff Coffee Co. (coffee for soccer people by soccer people) and much more. You can get a 15% discount for coffee purchases from Kickoff Coffee Co. with the code: FUTBOLGRANT15 Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

Grant interviews Melissa Ortiz, the former Colombian national team player, about her new role as a studio analyst for FuboTV's coverage of the CONMEBOL men's World Cup qualifiers starting Thursday with a quadruple-header. They talk about some of the main storylines as well as her playing career, how she transitioned into her current gig, her new business Kickoff Coffee Co. (coffee for soccer people by soccer people) and much more. You can get a 15% discount for coffee purchases from Kickoff Coffee Co. with the code: FUTBOLGRANT15 Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4 Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at grantwahl.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

90 Y Tantos, tus quince minutos de cultura futbolística Un podcast de Mundo Esférico ⠀ ⠀ 1x13 | Bert Trautmann, Kickoff Coffee y Pauleta ⠀ 1️⃣ Mi nombre es... Bert Trautmann - (02:35) ⠀ 2️⃣ Charlas con Christian Ortiz y Rasha Qumsiyeh, creadores de la marca de café Kickoff Coffe Company - (06:10) ⠀ 3️⃣ Tiempo Añadido con Paula Domínguez 'Pauleta', futbolista gallega del Benfica - (15:56) ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇨🇴☕🫂 Christian Ortiz, Rasha Qumsiyeh y Melissa Ortiz se juntaron a raíz de la pandemia para formalizar una idea: ofrecer el mejor café, sostenible y solidario, ayudando a organizaciones que apoyen el fútbol como vía de desarrollo. Puedes encontrarlos en twitter.com/KickoffCoffeeCo, en instagram.com/KickoffCoffeeCo y en kickoffcoffeeco.com. ⠀ ⠀ 🇵🇹🏟️🔬 Pauleta es una joven futbolista de Redondela (Galicia) que a sus 23 años ya lleva un lustro en la élite del fútbol portugués. Primero jugó en el Braga y ahora en el Benfica es una de las capitanas y jugadoras insignia. Además de títulos y distinciones, nos confiesa que una de las cosas más importantes ha sido continuar sus estudios, estando a un paso de finalizar su grado en Química. twitter.com/pauleta21_ e instagram.com/pauleta21_. ⠀ 📳 Sigue todos las novedades y más historias en mundoesferico.com y redes sociales ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Créditos efectos de sonido: -Abucheos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYAQN11a2Dc -Aplausos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mfJn604GT4 -Avión bombardeando: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa_m_trL6jQ -Discurso de Hitler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ3N_2r6R-o -Hueso: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ_o9fdScQ4 -Jugando futbol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUTPBPCrm6Y -Música alemana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAbQC4xEz_4 -Música guitarra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK9zoxUuuSs -Niños jugando: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62W5tEZEx-g&t=10s -Parada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xvyj2tWR6k -Puerta de cárcel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKUDcOEGcMc -Sonido andar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX8sbqk007Q -Sonido correr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNCBnoQs59Y -Sonidos soldados: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUTlMOqY1Kw -Sonido Trautmann homenaje: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHeQ_B0nEUk

American-born Colombian Olympian, Melissa Ortiz, joins us on this episode of Radio Teco. We talk about her experiences fighting for equality for women's soccer in Colombia and her never give up attitude that has made her one of the hardest working people in sports media.

In this interview Brenda Elsey is joined by Melissa Ortiz, Olympian, analyst, former professional footballer and member of the Colombian Women's National Team.  They discuss the importance of athletes speaking out against recent police violence against protesters in Colombia and the reality of the women's professional league in Colombia, contrary to a viral advertisement. Melissa also talks about her new role as an analyst for Fubo TV and coffee company called Kick Off Coffee Co.   This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know that PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% (as many as 5 million) of US women of reproductive age? But it’s a lot more than that. This lifelong health condition continues far beyond the child-bearing years. (source: CDC)In this episode, host Lina Forrestal sits down with motherhood blogger Melissa Ortiz as she shares her story about conceiving after a PCOS diagnosis. Lina and Melissa get fired up about women's health, in the notion that "knowledge is power". They recognize a lack of women's health education in the healthcare system and question why topics like this aren't taught in schools. Young women should know the ins and outs of their own body and any possible and potential diseases that might threaten their health as they get older.Topics discussed:Symptoms of PCOS How Melissa got diagnosed with PCOS and what led her to get a second opinionThe importance of gynecologic bedside mannerThe steps Melissa took to conceive after her PCOS diagnosisIf PCOS affected her second pregnancyMelissa's advice to other women living with PCOS Connect with Melissa:The Mamacita Life Instagram: @themamacitalifeConnect with Lina:Instagram: @linaforrestalBlog: www.linaforrestal.comPodcast Instagram: @newmamaspodcastArtwork Credit: Gabi's Media

Melissa Ortiz is a former professional football player and Olympian with the Colombia's Women National Team, currently working as a Social Media Influencer and as the In-Stadium Host for the New York Red Bulls. She will be sharing with us her recently launched project: Kickoff Coffee, where Coffee, Culture and Football are placed together.

Trauma – whether it's the aftermath of the Insurrection of January 6th, dealing with COVID-19 or a harsh childhood, you have to move on, and the show goes on. Our next guest, Melissa Ortiz, talks all about how theatre has helped her push away the traumas of her past and help her build a very productive acting career, which has carried her from Florida, New York City, Louisville and now the bay area. Melissa shares her life history, working in the bay, especially with Playground, and we talk about focusing on objectives, rather than the actor's personal emotions. Remember, it's not about how you (the actor) feels – it's how the audience feels. SHOUTOUTS: Dragon's Eggs (Dragon's Nest) – the monthly online short play incubator Tomorrow (January 17th) – 2pm https://www.crowdcast.io/e/dragons-eggs-jan/register Yours truly will be in the play The Fammy Awards (Plethos Productions) Tonight at 7pm http://plethos.org/nowplaying The Bluest Eye (Aurora Theatre) April 9 - May 21 https://www.auroratheatre.org/thebluesteye Dawn Monique Williams (Episode 112) is directing the show Across The Line: Finishing the 40K Marathon (Theatref1rst) An Auction and Fundraiser Jan 18 - 24th. Gala on Jan 24th https://theatrefirst.com

The guys recap 2020 and relive some of the finer moments like; The Connecticut Coaching Soccer Conference, SoccerTown USA, Interviewing the gold-medal influencer, Melissa Ortiz, and the amazing resolve by all the teams, players, influencers, reporters, fellow podcasters, and everyone associated with our game during this amazing year. Perhaps 2020 was more memorable than we thought.

Jimmy and Lee are joined by former Colombian Olympian and current soccer influencer Melissa Ortiz. They talked about Melissa's career with the Colombian National Team, playing in Iceland, and staying grounded through all of it. 

On this edition of the South American Football Show, Adam Brandon, Simon Edwards and Austin Miller take us around the continent to see what the plan is for football to make a return while South America continues to battle Covid-19. Then former Colombian international Melissa Ortiz joins Adam and Simon in the second half to discuss Colombia’s failed 2023 Women’s World Cup bid.

Social media soccer connoisseur, Melissa Ortiz shares her soccer stories and experiences with the guys; From hanging with Pirlo, Zidane, and her interview with Carlos Puyol to putting on the Colombian jersey for the first time. Her workout routines will test even the fittest athletes and her FIFA2020 skills are legit – challengers welcome.

We chat with our good friend (SGP Youtube superstar) Melissa Ortiz on her journey and decision making process on whether to play college soccer or not then playing D2, her time on the Columbian National Team and. her fight for the team's equal rights (that went viral)!

Melissa unexpectedly turned down school for architecture for a career in professional soccer with the Colombian Women's National Team, leading her to both the Women's World Cup and the Olympics. When stress led to injury, Melissa ultimately decided to pave her own, unprecedented path as a soccer influencer. She later used her influence and the life she created to speak out against injustices towards female athletes globally. In this episode you will learn: Why it's never too late to re-write your path How stress can lead to injury How to break the barrier of fear and stand up for yourself How to tap into the influencer space How to work with brands A mantra for when you're struggling to jump A trick to make sure you're successful when goal setting Melissa Ortiz: @melissaortiz5 (https://www.instagram.com/melissaortiz5/) Julia Stern: @julialstern (https://www.instagram.com/julialstern) Not My Best: @notmybestpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/notmybestpodcast/) _ R.E.D.D. BAR | R.E.D.D. is a plant based protein bar that's low in sugar and packed with adaptogens. Visit reddbar.com (reddbar.com) and use code NOTMYBEST for 15% off.

Entrevistamos a Melissa Ortiz de @ONUDHmexico, a Humberto Cantú @HumbertoCantuR de @Udem y a Germán Zarama @germanzarama de la @OECD quienes nos hablarán de la iniciativa con @PactoMundialMex para promover los Derechos Humanos en las empresas. Conoceremos herramientas no solo para respetar los DDHH sino también para ser promotores de su defensa desde los negocios.

There are many life lessons we can learn from the bold and tenacious Melissa Ortiz. This is a woman who has overcome numerous challenges and refused to allow a lifelong handicap to limit her dreams. She has traveled the world, defied the odds, and developed a sense of humor about life and its many challenges. Melissa Ortiz is a disability rights advocate who has worked with Democrats and Republicans on behalf of Americans with Disabilities. She was appointed by President Trump to serve as Commissioner of the Administration on Disabilities in 2017. Even while living with physical challenges, Melissa refuses to be a victim. In 2005, she was Ms. Wheelchair New York. Be prepared to be inspired as you listen to the awesome accomplishments of Melissa Ortiz. Website:  www.dcbelleonwheels.com

The Full Kit Wankers are coming at you live from The Global Goals World Cup! The real Global Goals however were the friends they made along the way. Steven and Andrea recount their experience at the event, running into several friends of the pod, including Colombian international Melissa Ortiz, the San Diego Soccer Women and Josh Guerra, and making new friends with Chelsea FC reps Shawn Briscoe and Ryan Elton, who work to promote youth development around the world. The Wankers catch up on some much needed tea (2:50), Andrea bemoans Spurs' untimely exit from the Carabao Cup (3:40), Steven gives his Premier League Preview predictions (9:10), and the MLS playoffs are somehow still a thing (18:30). After a little update on FIFA ensuring women can attend football matches in Iran (22:10), Andrea briefly interviews the Chelsea reps and strong arms them into calling Frank Lampard and starting Pulisic (25:00). BIG giveaway announcement so make sure to listen through the end FKWs! And as always, you've got subs if you need 'em.

Boston Sucks Episode 1 - July 28th 2019 Alex Santos and Kevin Ruhiu provide a weekly digest of Boston Local Underground Events that don't suck. A Brain Arts Organization and Boston Hassle Production. Highlighting the local creators in our community, and the cultural events of note, we aim to provide a younger, local alternative for the culture hungry denizens of Boston. Music - 4:58 HORSE LORDS (BALTIMORE), GLOYD, IMMI AND THE MAHOOTS THU, AUG 1 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM $12 – $15 DORCHESTER ART PROJECT https://bostonhassle.com/event/horse-lords-baltimore-gloyd-more-tba-at-dap/ LITURGY (BROOKLYN), NON-, WIMP FRI, AUG 2 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM $12 DORCHESTER ART PROJECT https://bostonhassle.com/event/liturgy-brooklyn-non-wimp/ Art - 7:10 FACE VALUE: MAKEUP, ART & IDENTITY SAT, AUG 3 7:00 PM - SAT, AUG 31 10:00 PM FREE DORCHESTER ART PROJECT Featuring Art of Pete Cosmos, Kit Collins, Annie Harrington, Lucy Gielow, Karli Janell, Kenn Crestwell, Natasha Zinos, Tony Carter-Hill, Siena Hancock, William Barriteau, Tracy Huerta, Melissa Ortiz, Hugo Boudouin, Auddie, Marilyn Boatwright, Parul Sharma, Christy Petrie and Tyler Nicholson. Drag Performances @ 10pm with Mick Beth, Dragon, Lachrymose, and Akira Oni https://bostonhassle.com/event/face-value-makeup-art-identity/ Film - 16:07 GIVE ME LIBERTY! WED, JUL 31 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $15 BRATTLE THEATRE https://bostonhassle.com/event/give-me-liberty/ Creator Interview - 19:23 Louis Berroa ( Buddha ) Dorchester area Producer, and Dorchester Art Project Tenant https://www.youtube.com/user/BeatsbyBuddha https://www.instagram.com/buddhaformayor/ Shout Outs: Cake Swagg https://soundcloud.com/cakeswagg Red Shaydez https://redshaydez.bandcamp.com Brandie Blaze https://soundcloud.com/brandieblaze Boston Beefs/ Closing - 41:05 Please Send all gripes, or beefs to: kevinr@brain-arts.org Please Send any Nostalgia Submissions to: xxx@brain-arts.org Please Send any Podcast Interest to: kevinr@brain-arts.org Closing Song: Truthers by Horse Lords https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiy0lsJLXTs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP – HISTORY OF WOMEN’S SPORT IN LATIN AMERICA – PLAYING FOR COLOMBIA In this week’s special Women’s World Cup episode: Newsflash (01:50): John speaks to Natalie Gedra (Twitter: @ngedra), a Brazilian sports journalist, about covering the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the excitement on and off the pitch, and why the clamour for equal pay is growing. Deep Dive (18:25): Laurence interviews Dr Brenda Elsey (Twitter: @Politicultura), a historian at Hofstra University, about her new co-authored book “Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America,” racism and sexism in the women’s game, the little-known story of Costa Rica’s Deportivo Feminino, and why we should listen to Thaisa as well as Marta. https://utpress.utexas.edu/books/elsey-nadel-futbolera https://equalizersoccer.com/2019/06/25/marta-speech-womens-world-cup-elimination-brazil-federation-issues/ Culture (43:50): John catches up with Melissa Ortiz, an Olympian and forward for the Colombian Women’s national team (Twitter: @MelissaMOrtiz), to talk about the joys and challenges of the women’s game, recent improvements to the management of Colombian football, and recycling second-hand socks from youth teams. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MiradasPod, or check out our website and join our mailing list at www.miradaspodcast.com. You can also email us on info@miradaspodcast.com.

Food writers Brian Addison and Sarah Bennett gush about Bamboo Club, Long Beach's new Tiki-themed dive bar, and discuss how executive chef Melissa Ortiz is elevating the city's food scene. Fellow Long Beach Post staffer (and resident Tiki buff) Kelly Puente dishes on Tiki history, why Tiki bar food usually sucks and more.

On today's show, Shannon & Mike bring you CPAC 2019 Live! with their guests, Steve Ronnebeck founder of the organization Build A Wall, and the legendry voice of Wayne Dupree aka (The News Ninja) tells us how he feels about black conservatives in the news today, and political activist Melissa Ortiz stops by to talk about the dangers of abortion. Plus more.

She's the best player in the world, the winner of the Ballon d'Or and she has won the Champions League three times. But Norwegian striker Ada Hegerberg won't be playing at this year's World Cup in France, apparently in protest at what she describes as a lack of respect for female players in Norway. We discuss why Hegerberg has made this decision and we hear from former Colombia midfielder Melissa Ortiz, who also quit her national team - citing inferior treatment of women's football by the Colombian Football Federation. Melissa reveals how the players' daily allowance was taken away by the federation and that players like her who lived in the United States had to pay for their own travel. What's better than El Clasico? Two El Clasicos, of course! After Barcelona beat Real Madrid to reach the Copa del Rey Final on Wednesday, the two teams meet again in La Liga on Saturday. But has El Clasico lost some of its magic? We'll discuss whether this match is still as exciting without the thrilling battles between Ronaldo and Messi - plus the recent comments by Madrid's Marcelo that teammate Gareth Bale hasn't learned any Spanish since moving to the capital. And is the Roman Empire falling? Roman Abramovich's empire that is... Chelsea ended a terrible February with victory over Tottenham in the Premier League, but what now for the Chelsea manager and Kepa? The goalkeeper was dropped after refusing to be substituted in their League Cup Final defeat at Wembley - behaviour that seemed to seriously undermine Sarri's authority. We'll also discuss whether Abramovich has fallen out of love with the club. Photo: Ada Hegerberg (Getty Images)

Your Learning Curve Never Sounded This Good The Panel: Kim Auernheimer, AAM is the Co-Owner & Business Manager of CS Automotive in Brentwood, Tennessee. CS Automotive was opened in October of 2006 in the back of a warehouse and now they call a 6,400 square foot, 10-bay shop home.  Prior to joining her husband Rob in the business on a full-time basis, Kim had a career in Commercial Real Estate and Property Management. In July of 2011, she stepped out from the background of the business and joined her husband in the venture of creating an industry-leading standout Kim continuously seeks out training for her and her entire team and put the teachings to use. Her belief in industry education has been a large influence on how much success and growth they have had over the last few years.  She has a passion to improve the reputation of the Automotive Repair industry working alongside other shop owners and industry leaders to improve the overall experience of the customer from the moment they make that first call to the shop until they drive their car off the lot instilling transparency and developing trust during the entire process. In 2017, she obtained her Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. This is a result of 120-credit hours of coursework in several core competencies including leadership, marketing, customer relations, accounting, and several other areas of automotive repair business management. Listen to Kim’s Episodes  HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=kim+auernheimer) . Kathleen Jarosik began her career in the automotive field in late 2003 after relocating from Florida’s Atlantic Coast to the beautiful Gulf Coast with her family. She started working at Xpertech Auto Repair shop while also staying home part-time with her two, now teenage daughters. Without any automotive experience, she spent much of her time in the background, managing payroll, accounts payable and paperwork associated with the operations of the business. After divorcing in 2009, and only 6 years of shop experience under her belt, she purchased full ownership of her shop from her former husband and began to run it as her own. Kathleen made 3 pivotal decisions that have since changed her life; becoming a Napa Auto Care center and utilizing their extensive benefit and training network to learn and grow in the industry, finding a business coach; Repair Shop of Tomorrow, to further educate her in marketing, operations, and efficiency, and becoming a member of Women in Auto Care where she has learned the importance of encouraging and empowering others to strive for excellence in this incredible industry. She is very involved in the leadership and volunteering initiatives in her local community and aims to increase awareness and spark interest in choosing a career in the automotive field for young women. Kathleen was honored as the Female Shop Owner of the Year 2018 from Women In Autocare. Listen to Kathleen’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Kathleen+Jarosik%22) . Jonathan Ortiz is the son of Foreign Affairs Auto’s founders Frank and Gloria Ortiz. He has an MBA from Northeastern Boston and is currently the general manager of the shop. He is the brother of the two-time Olympic soccer player, Melissa Ortiz and she works in the marketing department. His passion is customer service and he got this passion to serve from his family. His family created the culture of giving what you can. He is joined by a talented team of managers, technicians, and service staff. Find Jonathan’s other episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=jonathan+ortiz)   Key Talking Points: Shops percent of women customers ranges from 50% to 70%. Depends on demographics and geographic in their marketplace. Even the average age plays a factor. Jonathan says females can be more loyal It can come down to an emotional relationship of trust. Also applies to male customers When...

Today we're joined by Melissa Ortiz who played on the Colombian Women's National Team and is currently an awesome soccer content creator. Melissa's story has some ups and downs and we talk about how she plans on staying all the way up going forward.  Segment 1: We met AOC and fangirled like crazy. Segment 2: Interview w/ Melissa Ortiz (IG: @melissaortiz5) Support the show by joining the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad and get your questions answered on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're joined by Melissa Ortiz who played on the Colombian Women's National Team and is currently an awesome soccer content creator. Melissa's story has some ups and downs and we talk about how she plans on staying all the way up going forward.  Segment 1: We met AOC and fangirled like crazy. Segment 2: Interview w/ Melissa Ortiz (IG: @melissaortiz5) Support the show by joining the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad and get your questions answered on the show!

Your Learning Curve Never Sounded This Good. The Panel: Jonathan Ortiz is the son of Foreign Affairs Auto’s founders Frank and Gloria Ortiz. He has an MBA from Northeastern Boston and is currently the general manager of the shop. He is the brother of the two-time Olympic soccer player, Melissa Ortiz and she works in the marketing department. His passion is customer service and he got this passion to serve from his family. His family created the culture of giving what you can. He is joined by a talented team of managers, technicians, and service staff. Learn of Jonathan’s previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=jonathan+ortiz) . Carlo Sabucco started in 1994 after attending several years at Ryerson University for business. Thereafter graduated Mohawk college Automotive Tech Program.  Carlo has devoted a great amount of time surrounding himself with some of the greatest shop owners in the market. Over the years, Carlo attended training from Bob Greenwood to Cecil Bullard, Dave Schedin, Elite and group process with Jim Murphy, thru to Kelly Bennett, now he is with ShopPros. Today Carlo operates Sils Complete Auto Care Centre, a successful 8 bay facility, approx 7,000 square feet on the east side of Oakville, Ontario. Learn of Carlo’s Previous episodes HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Sabucco) . Peter Foreman from Integra Tire, Second Generation Shop Owner, 39 Years old from Langley, BC. Peter literally grew up in the shop. As a baby, there was a cot in the office while his mom Cheryl did the books! Taking his Dad Dave’s beliefs and expanding on them, Peter went out and made a career on his own in the auto parts industry before deciding to come back and help his family bring the shop into the next age of auto service and repair in 2005. Peter is happily married with two children. His children love to visit the shop as well. Maybe there will be a third generation one day! Learn of Peter’s Previous episodes HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Peter+Foreman%22) .   Key Talking Points: Ghosting happens with all age brackets but seems most prevalent between 22-36 ages. You are always wondering what you did wrong. There are fixes you can make and all areas of the recruitment process must be available. Do you have a broken process? Stronger ads. A consistent message that flows right through the interview process and into your culture. The interview process is more a social process. The process of how we tour the shop when you go to the office, do not sit behind the desk should be all choreographed. You can lose people within the first day or week because how you explained the culture of the business is the exact opposite. They were oversold. Your team needs to know how important they are in onboarding. Peter actually had a group interview (roundtable) for a service adviser job. Jonathan likes to do a working interview with a technician candidate. He says he has a high paced rockin’ roll environment. Looking for the candidate to spend one day at the shop. Looking for multitasking even though he will be shadowing another tech. Jonathan is recruiting for top technician talent and his candidate base already have jobs. We’ve got to get them over their fears to change At the end stages of the timeline to arrive is where he had lost a new hire. Look to hire faster than the typical two weeks. See if the candidate can start within a week. Some new hires that have ghosted Carlo were never to be heard of again. Suggested to track down a no-show and keep them on your bench. Things change. Don’t give up on who you felt would be a rock star. Red Carpet: Build up to the excitement. Set up their space in your place. Talk about joining the family. Create an emotional connection Build enthusiasm for them coming on-board. You are offering a rare opportunity. People don’t leave our company....

The Full Kit Wankers are not worthy of the guest they had this week. Colombian International player, Melissa Ortiz, joined us in the undisclosed location to spit takes. Our first female guest did not disappoint, as finally Andrea felt emboldened to discuss her inappropriate crush on Jurgen Klopp. Chisme is their identity as Parceros, and the three didn't hold back when it came to Pele's comments disparaging Messi, and Dembele's inability to arrive on time to practice. December means almost too many fixtures, and the Wankers zip through Premier League results, La Liga standings and the RivierDerby in order to get to the really exciting stuff: the MLS Cup final and the Women's World Cup 2019 draw. Congratulations to Atlanta or as they like to be called, MLS 3.0, and even more congratulations to Ada Hegerberg, the first female Ballon D'or winner. Female Intended Play has never seen so much love as the FKWs had a professional female footballer in their midst and they got the inside scoop on what it's really like to play professionally in Reykjavik, and for your national team's federation. And as always, you've got subs, if you need 'em.

BIO: Jonathan Ortiz is the son of Foreign Affairs Auto’s founders Frank and Gloria Ortiz. He has an MBA from Northeastern Boston and is currently the general manager of the shop. He is the brother of the two-time Olympic soccer player, Melissa Ortiz and she works at the marketing department. His passion is customer service and he got this passion to serve from his family. His family created the culture of giving what you can. He is joined by a talented team of managers, technicians, and service staff. Talking Points: Family business. Jonathan has his MBA from Northeastern, Boston. Jonathan was encouraged to go out on his own and get his education, but that he had an option to join the family business when he was ready if he wanted. The company was a full-fledged used car dealer for years and after Johnathan and his Dad went to a management conference, they decided to change their business model to all service. Foreign Affairs Auto’s focus and passion are on the customer. Their culture is people first. The entire shop went to the WorldPac conference this year. Techs are getting at least 30 hours per year of technician training. Having lost a new hire before they were set to arrive, Jonathan changed his approaches to new hires. The business focuses on same day repairs because his mainly Euro vehicle competition ties up the car for multiple days. They do not offer loaners because of this. The Euro car owner expects the vehicle to in the shop for more than one day and this provides differentiation in the market. Recently moved to 5 days a week schedule so the team can spend time with their families.   Shop Profile Number of locations: 1 Total square feet of all facilities: 10,000 Partners: Frank & Gloria Ortiz Years in industry: 14 Years business ownership: 36 Number of technicians: 5 Number of service advisers: 2 Number of lifts: 9 Number of bays: 10 Days open: Mon – Fri Annual estimated volume: $2.8M Technician productivity: 115% Labor rate: $149 Effective labor rate: $127 Average repair order (ARO) $: 946 Average car count: 250 YTD gross profit percent: 59% YTD net profit percent: 16% Percent Repair vs Maintenance vs Other: 60/40 Technician training hours per year: 40 Service adviser training hours per year: 20 CEO training hours: 60+ Specialty: European Brands Aftermarket association memberships: Bosch Personal certifications: MB, BMW, Audi Factory Master Tech Special accreditations: MBA Shop management system (SMS): RO Writer Completely paperless?; Yes Digital Vehicle Inspection: AutoVitals Website provider: Kukui Primary supplier: WorldPac Biggest challenges: Technician Shortage Business coach: Elite Worldwide (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) This episode is brought to you by Federal-MogulMotorparts and Garage Gurus. With brands like Moog, Felpro, Wagner Brake, Champion, Sealed Power, FP Diesel and more, they’re the parts techs trust.  For serious technical training and support – online, onsite and on-demand – Garage Gurus is everything you need to know. Find out more at  fmgaragegurus.com (http://fmgaragegurus.com/)

Melissa Ortiz     This week we're sitting down with a true change maker who is making this her era. Melissa Ortiz is a world-class athlete and social entrepreneur. Throughout her career as a professional soccer player, she's broken boundaries, becoming the first Colombian woman to play on a professional soccer team in the US. She's played for the Colombian Women's National Football Team, as well as professionally in Boston and Iceland. She's creating real-world change by blazing trails for the next generation of female athletes and creating sustainable jobs for artisans in Colombia through her business, Vakano Bracelets. Perhaps most importantly, Melissa has developed a mindset of owning her journey, fully living in the moment and realizing that failure is part of the process. In this episode, Melissa will teach us why owning your journey is essential to making this your era.

Juan Ortiz is Owner-Operator of Chick-Fil-A in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Juan is married to Melissa Ortiz. Together, they have three boys, Jonathan, Nicholas and Christian.