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Melissa Williams, Holocaust Educator for The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services, joins JMN to disucss the "Histories in Hand" exhibit, and other events and services available through the JFCS. As Holocaust survivors pass into history, it is often now their descendents and the artifacts of their lives that sustain their stories. It falls to educators like Melissa and exhibits like "Histories in Hand" to keep the memories and experiences of those survivors fresh, relatable, and influential for future generations, so such atrocities do not happen again. Visit JFCSJAX.ORG or JACKSONVILLEHOLOCAUSTMEMORIAL.COM or RESISTHATEJAX.ORG to organize an exhibition for a school or business group, or to get more information about this exhibit.
On this week's podcast, the topic is Artificial Intelligence generated photography, and images that are produced that are falsely labelled as being of specific places, such as the Garden of the Gods or other scenic attractions. In the first part of the podcast, Bob chats with Colorado Springs-based photographers Jason Fazio, Daniel Forster and Jae Jarratt. They discuss what "AI photography" is, if it is even an art form, the different types of AI tools, how it affects peoples perception and expectations of photography, and more. In the second part of the podcast, Bob talks with Melissa Williams from Visit Colorado Springs about how they use photography and the controls they place on the use AI imagery. They also discuss how they plan to manage visitors expectations when they see an image that is not actual reality. Links: Jason Fazio: https://www.jasonfaziophotography.com/ Daniel Forster: https://www.danielforsterphotography.com/ Jae Jarratt: https://www.distantlandsphototours.com/ Picture Perfect Colorado: https://pictureperfectcolorado.com/ Visit Colorado Springs: https://www.visitcos.com/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at EKCEP Business Services, featuring special guests Lisa Meade and Melissa Williams, our Business Services Coordinators.They share valuable insights into the challenges faced by businesses in Eastern Kentucky and explain how EKCEP is helping them succeed.Top Workforce Challenges: Lisa and Melissa discuss the most pressing issues confronting businesses in the region.How EKCEP Helps (Free Services): Learn how EKCEP offers vital support through free services, including:- Apprenticeships- Financial Incentives: Businesses partnering with EKCEP can access financial support, such as wage reimbursements for on-the-job training and other incentives.How to Get Started: To begin, businesses should contact the Business Services Consultant in their area. For assistance in finding your local consultant, please visit https://ekcep.org/programs-services/employers-partners/.Upskilling Current Employees: EKCEP also supports businesses in enhancing the skills of their current workforce.Becoming a Second-Chance Employer: EKCEP provides guidance to reduce the risks associated with becoming a second-chance employer.For more information, visit ekcep.org Connect with your local Kentucky Career Center at https://ekcep.org/programs-services/employers-partners/.Join our newsletter! https://ekcep.org/newsletter-sign-up/
This episode of the Lloyd's List podcast was brought to you by Lloyd's Register — visit www.lr.org/en for more information THE multi-fuel future of shipping is looking more limited than it was a year ago. We know what the three major molecules are – methane, methanol and ammonia. But this isn't a question of picking a fuel and supporting it as if it were a sports team to be followed blindly. Shipowners are largely agnostic and very pragmatic when it comes to options of the table. This is not just about the fuel ,or the availability of technology and engines, or the regulation, or the carbon pricing, or the offtake agreements and demand signals, or the fact that shipping is in a long queue of other sectors competing for the same supply of molecules – it's about all of these competing dynamics and the fact that owners have to balance decisions that need to be taken now against the uncertain outcome of all of these factors. And in the midst of all that uncertainty the pragmatic view of the immediate choices available to shipping appears to be coalescing around LNG. Now that's still a controversial view in some quarters –methane slip, a greenhouse gas 82 times more potent than carbon dioxide – remains a cause for concern. But LNG is a fuel in transition, rather than a transitional fuel, runs the argument. When you consider bio-LNG and synthetic LNG, and the ability to combine LNG with carbon capture there is a compelling case for the industry to now converge on LNG as the most pragmatic available pathway right now. Joining Richard on the podcast this week: Melissa Williams, president of Shell Marine Bud Darr, executive vice president of maritime policy and government affairs at Mediterranean Shipping Company Stelios Troulis, Angelicoussis Group energy transition and sustainability director
Unlock the secrets of construction success with Jerry Alberti, the visionary founder of Pro-Accel! In this episode, Jerry takes us on a journey from his childhood fascination with building to his current role as a consultant helping contractors thrive. With a deep passion for construction and hands-on experience in trades, architecture, and engineering, Jerry leaves no stone unturned. Plus, hear a special shoutout to Melissa Williams for her stellar feedback on The Lean Cheat Codes training course, and don't forget to check out Jerry's YouTube channel for even more insights.Discover how to master the art of tracking labor and production costs, and why this is a game-changer for any construction business. Jerry shares personal anecdotes that highlight the value of robust training programs and supportive leadership. Learn how understanding unit costs and man-hours can transform operations and foster a culture of development and retention within your team. From estimating to hands-on training, Jerry offers invaluable advice on bridging the gap between different roles to ensure profitability and operational efficiency.Prepare to be inspired by a deep dive into the complexities of leadership and entrepreneurship in the construction industry. Jerry will share his personal entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of managing projects, and the importance of delegation and respecting the chain of command. Learn how to transition from micromanagement to strategic oversight and the importance of small, experimental changes to earn trust and achieve successful outcomes. Stick around until the end to find out how to connect with Jerry across various platforms and embrace his mission to inspire and motivate others. This episode is packed with actionable insights that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to elevate your construction career.Connect with Jerry:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-aliberti/Check out the Pro-Accel YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@pro-accelLet Primo know youre listening:https://depthbuilder.bio.link/ Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
Aktivni član bosanskohercegovačke zajednice iz Sydneya, gospodin Ernest Kulauzović je u Sedmici nacionalnog pomirenja dobio izuzetno vrijedno priznanje - nagradu National Reconciliation Week 2024 za unaprijeđenje odnosa sa aboridžinskim zajednicama. On je u svojstvu menadžera za razvoj saradnje sa zajednicama ostvario ugovor između kompanije za koju radi Belgravia Leisure i Vijeća Aboridžina u Zapadnom Sidneju. Prilikom uručenja nagrade, izvršna direktorica organizacije ‘Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council' Dr Melissa Williams oslovila je g. Kulauzovića kao ‘saveznika i velikog prijatelja Aboridžina'.
Melissa Williams, a woman of God, wife, mother of 6 amazing kids, CEO and Founder of Recherche Enterprises (a multi-million dollar, 4 company conglomerate), minister, strategist, entrepreneurial coach, motivational speaker and has run for city council and served many political campaigns, graced the Bust A Move Radio show to talk about success as well as her humble beginnings having faced the loss of her dad at an early age and also being a survivor of homelessness, domestic abuse, and sexual molestation. LOADED!!!
[EPISODE ORIGINALLY RECORDED FEBRUARY 2021]Lisa Grove has been a leading Democratic strategist and pollster for 25+ years, helping elect a President, Senators, Governors, and more. She also developed a reputation for winning tough ballot measures and helped refine messaging to advance the cause of marriage equality. In this conversation (recorded February '21), she talks her roots in Oregon politics and activism, being drawn to polling, her early days in the business, starting her own firm in the mid 90s, and stories & insight from a successful career that has spanned several decades.IN THIS EPISODELisa grows up in Portland, OR inspired by the activism around her...Lisa's early jobs in politics in route to becoming a pollster...Lisa talks learning from famed pollster Nancy Belden...Lisa on her approach to focus groups and her favorite focus group stories...How and why Lisa started her own polling firm in the mid 90s...How Lisa made it work as a pollster living in Hawaii...How Lisa's chalked up a successful record on ballot measures...Lisa's work helping advance the cause of marriage equality...Some of the celebrities Lisa has worked with over the years and her current work with Billie Eilish...AND John Anderson, John Anzalone, Brian Baird, Maggie Baird, Warren Beatty, Nancy Belden, Sergio Bendixen, Anna Bennett, Ami Bera, Brian Bilbray, Graeme Blair, Shirley Chisolm, Tom Daschle, Susan Davis, Peter DeFazio, Barry Diller, Tom Donilon, Mike Dukakis, Matt Erickson, Pablo Escobar, Lily Eskelsen, feather boas, Diane Feldman, Sarah Flowers, Cesar Gaviria, Dick Gephardt, the Golden Rule, Martin Hamburger, Hanford Nuclear Site, Darlene Hooley, Jack Mormons, Ron Kind, Celinda Lake, Ed Lazarus, Norman Lear, Carl Levin, Sandy Levin, Rush Limbaugh, Jeff Liszt, Jon Macks, mai tais, Tom McCall, Mark Mellman, Howard Metzenbaum, Mr. Steak, Ralph Nader, Narcos, Finneas O'Connell, Bob Packwood, Jessica Paulson, paradise guilt, the princess ad, Christy Quirk, Rob Reiner, Barbara Roberts, Michael Robinson, Will Robinson, Rich Schlackman, Barbra Streisand, sustainable furniture, swagger, tattoos, Third Way, tissue paper flowers, Joe Trippi, Univision, Melissa Williams, Ron Wyden, Yucca Mountain & more!
Grove Hill firefighters responded Sunday night to a fire at the home of Bruce and Melissa Williams on Forest Lane. The fire was contained to the inside of the house. There was significant smoke and water damage. Above, a fireman wearing an oxygen mask and tank goes into the home. The cause is still under investigation but is believed to have been electrical related.Article Link
In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Williams, a talented designer and teacher who has faced unimaginable challenges, including anxiety and depression. Melissa shares her powerful story of losing her husband to cancer and navigating the complexities of raising her two young girls as a single mother. Through her raw and inspiring account, Melissa reveals the depths of her resilience, offering valuable insights into overcoming grief, anxiety, and depression. Watch the full episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/r81EYvgSvnY Be sure to leave a review and share with a friend. Tag Melissa @creativeroomz on her instagram and Letina @truegrowthcaribbean Connect with Melissa right here. Resources - Visit www.truegrowthcaribbean.com or www.letinamata.com Schedule a 30 minute call Connect for daily tips https://www.instagram.com/truegrowthc... Behind the scenes with me https://www.instagram.com/letina.mata/ Apply for 1:1 coaching here https://forms.gle/NShwFVTFuxpfbLrM8 Apply for breathwork right here https://forms.gle/6Af8maVy6z9ikfFM6
In this episode, we sit down with BMX power couple Justin and Melissa from the All Things BMX show. The All Things BMX show is a Wednesday night live show hosted on Youtube and Facebook and produced into a podcast you can find on any podcast platform. We dive back into the beginning of their relationship, how they both got involved in BMX, why they created All Things BMX, and surprise them with a spin on their iconic Lightning Round.
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
For both children and adults, stress creates not only an emotional response but a physical response in the body. From everyday effects to longterm health complications, our bodies reflect our state of mind. With young children whose communication skills are still not well-developed, adults often mistake behavioral signs of stress for “bad behavior.” Because of this, parents might miss an opportunity to address the source of the stress, whether it is a traumatic event or a more ordinary challenge in the home or classroom. This week's guest, Megan Appelwick, an occupational therapist at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development (SDC), helps unpack the way stress can manifest in the body. She also discusses how to identify behaviors that may be tied to stress and outlines strategies for helping children who are struggling. Highlighting how occupational therapy can be an effective complement to mental health services, Megan offers practical – and playful – ways to help both parents and kids learn to navigate difficult transitions and challenging circumstances. Her tips include healthy stress-management skills to last a lifetime. Marti & Erin thank SDC for providing this informative 3-part series on Stress and Resilience, and for being a long-time supporting partner of the Mom Enough®. WHAT HAVE YOU NOTICED ABOUT THE WAYS STRESS SHOWS UP IN YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR? What useful tips did you hear in the discussion with this week's guest, Megan Applewick? How do those tips differ from the way you have responded to what seemed like intentional “bad behavior” on your child's part? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STRESS & RESILIENCE? ❉ STRESS AND RESILIENCE: NURTURING HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PART 2 OF 3. How do you know when your baby or young child is experiencing ongoing stress? And how does the way you manage your own stress affect how your child learns to handle stress and build resilience? This episode of Mom Enough® is the second of a 3-part series on Stress and Resilience, brought to you by St. David's Center for Child and Family Development. Therapist and Senior Program Director Paula Frisk highlights the importance of the early parent-infant relationship as both a buffer against toxic stress and a powerful means by which young children learn to regulate emotions and reflect on their own feelings and actions. ❉ STRESS & RESILIENCE: NURTURING HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PART 1 OF 2. Melissa Williams, therapist and program director at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development, joins Marti & Erin for this first podcast of a three-part series that will help you learn how stress affects your child and you. Melissa discusses the stress response in children, toxic stress and its effect on children's development, and how we can respond to the effects of toxic stress. ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of our previous series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. This engaging and practical discussion highlights what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time. ❉ DISCOVERING WHAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes establishing healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults, we struggle with regulation at times, which can disrupt learning, relationships and other aspects of our lives.
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
How do you know when your baby or young child is experiencing ongoing stress? In what ways does the way you manage your own stress affect how your child learns to handle stress and build resilience? And, how does the parent-infant relationship buffer stress? This episode of Mom Enough® is the second of a 3-part series on Stress and Resilience, brought to you by St. David's Center for Child and Family Development. Therapist and Senior Program Director Paula Frisk highlights the importance of the early parent-infant relationship as both a buffer against toxic stress and a powerful means by which young children learn to regulate emotions and reflect on their own feelings and actions. In her conversation with Marti & Erin, Paula addresses causes of infant stress, ways babies and young children show their stress, and how parents' own reflective capacity and mindfulness help children develop the same. Of course, to provide reflective, mindful care, parents need support for themselves -- from family, community and society as a whole, including acknowledgement of how important the often-challenging job of parenting is, not only for our children but for the health and wellbeing of society. HOW CAN YOU NURTURE HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES AND BUFFER STRESS FOR YOUR CHILD AND YOURSELF ? In this episode of Mom Enough®, therapist Paula Frisk encourages us to “get curious about the meaning of” our child's behavior and our own. Reflect for a moment on a recent difficult interaction with your baby or young child. Describe your child's behavior and your own in this situation and note what you think each of your behavior meant. If you encountered a similarly challenging situation tomorrow, what could you do differently that would be more helpful to your child and yourself? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STRESS & RESILIENCE? ❉ STRESS & RESILIENCE: NURTURING HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PART 1 OF 2. Melissa Williams, therapist and program director at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development, joins Marti & Erin for this first podcast of a three-part series that will help you learn how stress affects your child and you. Melissa discusses the stress response in children, toxic stress and its effect on children's development, and how we can respond to the effects of toxic stress. ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of our previous series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. This engaging and practical discussion highlights what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time. ❉ DISCOVERING WHAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes establishing healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults, we struggle with regulation at times, which can disrupt learning, relationships and other aspects of our lives. Robin Campbell and Cheryl Lundsgaard from St. David's Center for Child & Family Development, shed light on what self-regulation means, how we can help our children become self-regulated, and how important it is to discover what works best for each unique member of our family.
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
It is inevitable that we experience stress at every stage of our life. In fact, we need a certain level of stress or challenge to drive action. But when stress is too intense, frequent or sustained, it becomes toxic. Especially for children, when there is not a caring, comforting adult available to buffer the effects of stress, it inhibits learning and development. Stress without a supportive, responsive adult makes it hard for a child to form positive relationships, gain new skills and enjoy everyday life free of fear. Melissa Williams, therapist and program director at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development, joins Marti & Erin for this first podcast of a three-part series that will help you learn how stress affects your child and you. Melissa discusses the stress response in children, toxic stress and its effect on children's development, and how we can respond to the effects of toxic stress. This three-part series will help you support your child's self-regulation and coping strategies at times of stress and expand your own healthy coping strategies at the same time. Don't miss this important discussion and those to follow in coming weeks. WHAT STEPS WILL YOU TAKE TO MANAGE STRESS AND BUILD RESILIENCE? What are the three levels of stress Mel Williams described? What new insights did you gain about the effects of stress on babies or very young children? And what simple things can you do to buffer a child's stress when it can't be avoided? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STRESS & RESILIENCE? ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of our previous series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. This engaging and practical discussion highlights what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time. ❉ DISCOVERING WHAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes establishing healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults, we struggle with regulation at times, which can disrupt learning, relationships and other aspects of our lives. Robin Campbell and Cheryl Lundsgaard from St. David's Center for Child & Family Development, shed light on what self-regulation means, how we can help our children become self-regulated, and how important it is to discover what works best for each unique member of our family.
Live Interview with Melissa Williams, we discussed Content Strategy for Startups and Fortune 50 brands. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Melissa Williams. Melissa is a Content Designer who has specialized in working with startups for the past 10+ years. She came to content strategy and design from copywriting and marketing. She loves helping brands develop their brand voice and tone guidelines and use those to create unique user experiences that extend across the entire customer journey. Currently, she's a Content Designer at Rebellion Defense. Missed any prior episodes, find them all here: https://growthbysabir.com/liveshow Wanna get in touch with Sabir to 2X your business, go here: https://growthbysabir.com Topics covered: content creator,how to become a content creator,advice for content creators,tools for content creation,content creator tips,tips on being a content creator,tips for content creators,content creation,how to be a content creator on youtube,how to be a successful content creator,branding strategy,content creator kit,content creation strategy,how to create a youtube channel,how to start a youtube channel in 2023 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sabir-semerkant/support
RuPaul talks Grammy's, “RuPaul's Drag Race,” cultivating self-confidence, and more. Also, Chris Appleton shares tips to create the perfect holiday hairdo. Plus, Athena Calderone has design inspirations for your holiday décor. And, Suddenly Santa: one lucky viewer gets a chance to win a surprise holiday gift.
This week, David leads us in a discussion of Cleveland Police mistaking a car backfiring as gunshots being fired at them. When police pulled over Melissa Williams and Timothy Williams, the first officer let them go having no reason to issue them a ticket or believe them to be doing anything illegal. However, as the car pulled away, it backfired several times causing Cleveland Police to send out 62 units among several cities. This tragic “accident” would result in the deaths of two unarmed, innocent citizens.Support the show
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Hey Everyone I have another podcast Episode. We are going to be talking about your mental health and exercise. I have two special guests Kerwin Charles and Melissa Williams and they are going to share with us what they have learned about exercise and their health. To reach me Randy Lloyd For Coaching on your mind and life Email:- selfhelpmasteryproject@gmail.com Website: https://selfhelpmasteryproject.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfhelpmasteryproject/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfhelpmasteryproject/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJj2yOAt1NHInOE8JKwKMXA/featured?view_as=subscriber --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-help-mastery-project/message
I had such a great discussion with Melissa Williams-Gurian for this episode. I'm grateful Melissa was willing to speak with me because she doesn't do this work professionally; she shares with us from her own personal experience of losing her mom when she was 15. Perhaps this is around the ages some of our kids were. Talking with people who lost a parent at a young age is always such a privilege. It puts things on my radar screen that I wouldn't have necessarily thought of. It helps raise my awareness and increase my understanding of what kids go through when they lose a parent, and what their experiences may be like. I hope it helps increase your awareness and understanding, too. -=-=-=-=- Thank you sponsors & partners: Help Texts - Grief support text messaging service. Tips and support delivered all year long, personalized based on your loss. Listeners get $10 off: https://helptexts.com/jennylisk BetterHelp - Talk with a licensed, professional therapist online. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/widowedparent Support the show - Buy Me a Coffee -=-=-=-=-
This episode features a recipe developed by Melissa Williams from Persnickety Plates. This Halloween, Anne talks through making Melissa's breakfast pizza that makes a great way to mix up breakfast or enjoy breakfast for dinner. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Dairy/Cold: Two 8 oz packages crescent rolls/sheets, 6 eggs, 8 oz cheese Other: Your favorite toppings (i.e. veggies, ham, bacon) Seasonings: Salt and pepper Also mentioned in this episode: Dump and Go Crockpot Meals Sides for quiche Easy Halloween treats by Melissa: Red Velvet “Raw Meat” Rice Krispies Treats Crockpot Halloween Haystacks Ghost Oreo Balls Get to know Melissa better on her Instagram
Co-hosts Sarah and Eric are still “shaking in their boots” after all the Bay Bridge deflection talk with our most recent guests, Heather Lowe and Melissa Williams. The Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Project Manager and MDTA's Director of Division of Project Planning and Program Development, respectively, chat with us about this study and much more. They LIVE this project and they couldn't wait to tell us how their careers brought them here, what challenges they face, and what the future holds for a potential new bay crossing. Learn more about the study: https://www.baycrossingstudy.com/ Sign up for the Bay Bridge Run: https://www.thebaybridgerun.com/Race/MD/Annapolis/BayBridgeRunJoin us for our Annual Conference: https://wdcsite.org/meetinginfo.php?id=7&ts=1665405019Date of Recording: September 23, 2022
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
For both children and adults, stress creates not only an emotional response but a physical response in the body. From everyday effects to longterm health complications, our bodies reflect our state of mind. With young children whose communication skills are still not well-developed, adults often mistake behavioral signs of stress for “bad behavior.” Because of this, parents might miss an opportunity to address the source of the stress, whether it is a traumatic event or a more ordinary challenge in the home or classroom. This week's guest, Megan Appelwick, an occupational therapist at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development (SDC), helps unpack the way stress can manifest in the body. She also discusses how to identify behaviors that may be tied to stress and outlines strategies for helping children who are struggling. Highlighting how occupational therapy can be an effective complement to mental health services, Megan offers practical – and playful – ways to help both parents and kids learn to navigate difficult transitions and challenging circumstances. Her tips include healthy stress-management skills to last a lifetime. Marti & Erin thank SDC for providing this informative 3-part series on Stress and Resilience, and for being a long-time supporting partner of the Mom Enough®. WHAT HAVE YOU NOTICED ABOUT THE WAYS STRESS SHOWS UP IN YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR? What useful tips did you hear in the discussion with this week's guest, Megan Applewick? How do those tips differ from the way you have responded to what seemed like intentional “bad behavior” on your child's part? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STRESS & RESILIENCE? ❉ STRESS AND RESILIENCE: NURTURING HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PART 2 OF 3. How do you know when your baby or young child is experiencing ongoing stress? And how does the way you manage your own stress affect how your child learns to handle stress and build resilience? This episode of Mom Enough® is the second of a 3-part series on Stress and Resilience, brought to you by St. David's Center for Child and Family Development. Therapist and Senior Program Director Paula Frisk highlights the importance of the early parent-infant relationship as both a buffer against toxic stress and a powerful means by which young children learn to regulate emotions and reflect on their own feelings and actions. ❉ STRESS & RESILIENCE: NURTURING HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PART 1 OF 2. Melissa Williams, therapist and program director at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development, joins Marti & Erin for this first podcast of a three-part series that will help you learn how stress affects your child and you. Melissa discusses the stress response in children, toxic stress and its effect on children's development, and how we can respond to the effects of toxic stress. ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of our previous series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. This engaging and practical discussion highlights what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time. ❉ DISCOVERING WHAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes establishing healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults, we struggle with regulation at times, which can disrupt learning, relationships and other aspects of our lives.
On this episode, our guests discuss how postmortem tissue donation can provide meaning to patients and their loved ones. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Shannon Westin: Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode of JCO After Hours. This is when we get in-depth on articles that are published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. I am your host, Shannon Westin, GYN Oncologist and Social Media Editor of the JCO. Excited to be here today to discuss a really awesome paper. It was a Comments and Controversies named “Postmortem Tissue Donation: Giving Families the Ability to Choose,” just published on August 26th, 2022. And I'm joined by a number of the authors. It's going to be a really incredible discussion. I'd like to introduce each of them, and then we'll get right down to it. First is Allen Gustafson. He is the founder of the Swifty Foundation, which he started with his son, Michael, who sadly died in 2013 of medulloblastoma. And this foundation really was the catalyst of the group Gift from a Child, which we're going to really discuss today. In addition, I'm accompanied by Dr. Angela Waanders, the Interim Head of Neuro-Oncology and the Director of Precision Medicine and Associate Professor at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Beth Frenkel, a Tissue Navigator at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; and Dr. Mateusz Koptyra, a Senior Scientist and the Director of the Center for Data-Driven Discovery in Biomedicine at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. So, thank you all for being here. I'm so excited to discuss this paper. I think this is something that our listeners are going to be really interested in and really want to move forward. So, welcome. Allen Gustafson: Thank you. Dr. Mateusz Koptyra: Good morning. Dr. Shannon Westin: So, let's get started. You know, postmortem tissue donation is so critical for research and improving outcomes for our survivors. I think the best way to start, I'd be very interested to hear how each of you got involved with this. And Allen, let's start with you because I think that your story is so important. Allen Gustafson: Sure. Thanks, Shannon. Well, as you mentioned, our son, Michael, died of medulloblastoma in 2013 at the age of 15, and probably about four months before he died, he knew his life was going to end. And he got the idea of donating his body to science, so they could use him to find the cure. And he used to refer to that as his master plan. So, obviously, that charge was put on his mom and I to figure out how he could do that. And although we were being treated by two excellent hospitals, one here in Chicago and one in Boston, they were not helpful in terms of helping us with his final wish. And so, it was really through Nancy Goodman from Kids vs Cancer and his pediatrician going above and beyond the call of duty that Michael was finally able to donate his spine and his brain, some of which was sent to Texas Children's and some of it was sent to SickKids. And it became both very meaningful for him as his life ended, and it was also very meaningful for us in terms of the important step we took as a family in our grieving and our loss of him. And as you mentioned, our work with the Swifty Foundation, really, his choice there was prescient, in that we didn't realize how important postmortem collection is for advancing scientific discovery, nor did we realize how important this could be for other families. So, it all started with his experience in terms of our journey with Gift from a Child. Dr. Shannon Westin: That's so incredible. I'm so glad that you chose to do this work. Dr. Waanders, do you want to pipe in? Dr. Angela Waanders: Yes. So, I think reflecting back, it really was a serendipitous moment in meeting with Patti and Al. I can still remember it was in 2016, I believe, at a Children's Brain Tumor Network annual meeting. I'm a Physician Scientist, a practicing Neuro-Oncologist, and at the time, I was in the laboratory trying to dissect out, why do children die from brain tumors. I was also taking care of children who were losing their battle. And so, a couple of years prior, I had been trying to figure out how to set up a postmortem or a research-based autopsy program. I knew from talking to some of my own families and helping to make it happen, it was really important and meaningful to them. But the logistics were beyond me as a single provider. You know, it really takes a lot of logistics going from the initial conversation, to how to make it happen. And so, one of my colleagues, Dr. Rishi Lulla, introduced me to Patti and Al. We realized we had a shared mission. And so, I've been very fortunate and grateful to be involved in this project. And, you know, including some of the comments from the paper, as well as meeting and talking with families, and seeing even the larger scope, families do want us to ask. This is meaningful for many families. And it's a really special moment for me as a provider in any of the autopsies that I help to coordinate with our Tissue Navigator, Melissa Williams, at our hospital, we do try to have a follow-up conversation with families when they are ready, and those conversations are just so meaningful. I have several stories of things that I hadn't even imagined would be meaningful to families. And so, to me, this has really been something that wearing both hats as both a physician, and a scientist, that is one of my projects, and things that I've been involved with that I think will have the biggest impact when I look back at the end of my career. Dr. Shannon Westin: I completely agree with you. Dr. Koptyra, I'd be interested to hear your perspective of how you got involved with this. Dr. Mateusz Koptyra: Hello. So, working as a scientist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, I actually had the privilege of also working with Dr. Angela Waanders here at CHOP. And part of my scientific effort was really focused on utilizing biospecimens into research. And specifically in the lab, we are generating two more models which can be used in wet bench research that specifically relates to cell lines or xenograft models used in science to explore tumor biology, novel therapeutics, et cetera. And at that point, Angela actually introduced me to the Gift from a Child program. And initially, I offered my assistance, but quickly realized how working with the Gift from a Child program and with Swifty Foundation, adds additional meaning to our daily work in the laboratory. So, from initial assistance, I quickly became fully engaged in the process of tissue banking, processing, and model generation out of specimens we received on their website. Until today, I'm leading that effort on the laboratory side here at CHOP. Dr. Shannon Westin: Thank you. And then Beth, I think we'd be interested to hear your perspective as well. Beth Frenkel: So, thank you very much for having me. I started my career as a funeral director. I did that for about 10 years or so before moving into organ and tissue transplant. My job, specifically, was advocating with our community and our healthcare partners to make sure that every family was given the opportunity to donate, to help others. What really got me into my job here with Gift from a Child is that my mom was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, and there were no treatment options for her at all. And so, after her death, it really led me to start researching brain tumors and to see the lack of treatments, not only for some adults, but for all of these kids. So, that's what really made me seek out this opportunity with Gift from a Child, and to work with all of these wonderful people to try to help these kids find better treatments and cures. Dr. Shannon Westin: You all have such incredible stories, and it's so inspiring to see people take terrible things that have happened to you and make it into something so much more positive. So, I'm so inspired by all of you. I know personally as a surgeon and a physician, I sometimes feel really uncomfortable approaching the idea of postmortem tissue collection with patients. So, I think one important aspect of it is—you know, of course, we've talked a little bit about the positive impact on research, but can you all speak a little bit more about how family members actually may benefit from this practice in being offered this opportunity? Allen Gustafson: I'd be happy to start. I think I can speak both from a personal experience, as well as from the many families we've spoken to and surveyed. I think the number one reason families want to make this choice is to help other families. I mean, it's the one bit of light that can come from perhaps the darkest time a family is ever going to go through. I know that's what prompted our son, Michael, in his words, to help as many as he can. And as we talk to other families, that is their principal reason for giving, as well as certainly to create a legacy for their child. As I mentioned, our son was older, so it also gave him some personal meaning at the end of his life. And helpful in the grieving process, both to know that your loss may be benefiting another, but also the researchers that have received Michael's tissue have been keeping up with us in terms of publications that his tissue has helped fuel. And there was even a protocol change in how recurrent medullo is dealt with that Michael's tissue was a part of. So, again, to know that is so gratifying for the family. Dr. Shannon Westin: I think that just knowing that and hearing that from personal experience should, hopefully, help our practitioners that are listening feel more comfortable with approaching it. The consensus conference that you all discussed in the paper, how did this come to be? What drove that discussion and where people ended up? Angela, if you want to tackle that? Dr. Angela Waanders: I can take this question. So, the consensus meeting in 2018 happened in Philadelphia when I was still at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It came out of a conversation with Patti and Al. We really wanted to dive down deep into understanding what barriers existed. I knew from the clinician side, it's uncomfortable. It is a really difficult question to broach, and so, we thought that from hearing from families-- and we specifically chose a mix of families that were able to donate and those who were not able, or who hadn't been asked, and it's a meeting that will forever stick in my head, just the moments and things that I would not have imagined. And I think for all of us who were involved, the families that did not have the option to donate, or who weren't asked, I think the quotes and the comments from those families were the most memorable. To kind of step back a little bit in how I became involved in this too, it's trying to make sense of the nonsensical. I mean, children should not die from brain cancer, and children should not die from brain and spinal cord tumors. We are uncovering the biology, the past decade has been really exciting from a biology standpoint, but having matched specimens from the time of diagnosis to time of death, will really answer crucial questions, which are, why do children die? And so, as clinicians, we just kind of need to get out of our own way, get out of the discomfort of asking, and, I think this is something that our generation of physicians are modeling. Another big aspect of this too, and I think this came out of the consensus meeting in 2018 and is important to continue to illustrate and emphasize; tissue that's taken, you know, this precious tissue, this precious gift, the mandate is to share it broadly. So, we did develop standard operating procedures so that we can try and make cell lines, we can have matched tissue for DNA and RNA extraction, protein extraction, we can look at areas of tumor, areas that don't look like tumor. And with the understanding, this tissue will be shared as broadly to every laboratory who is studying brain cancer or something relevant, and that the findings from this precious tissue will also be redeposited or shared again. So, this really is a legacy of life and celebrating the life of these children who've lost their battle. Allen Gustafson: If I can add one thing on the consensus meeting that the other great thing that came from that, we wanted to query families about how clinicians should talk to them, or what's the best way to talk about this very sensitive subject? And we were right at the beginning of our Gift from a Child, creating the program. And so, our website and our materials have all been influenced by the input of these families. And so, we created these to help clinicians with this very difficult conversation. And that consensus meeting really helped us understand as best we can understand any individual family, how to communicate this very, very sensitive subject at such a very difficult time in their family's journey. Dr. Mateusz Koptyra: If I can add something as well, I actually had this privilege during, and after that conference to provide a tour for some of these families around the laboratory, and kind of refers to us into your former question a bit, but I was able to show the biorepository where the tissue is stored as well as laboratory and some cell lines and models, which we created in the laboratory. And one thing which was really striking and filling, and in words which were shared by those families, the fact that some of donated tissue, some of these families actually already donated tissue, that some of those tissues are within this biorepository, that some of the cell lines we have might be specifically from the tissue from their children, brought this almost like continuity of their life and the second meaning to family's life, just by possibility of being together in this laboratory and seeing that those models work. Talking about investigators who actually share those specimens had exactly the same effect, bringing this kind of closure to the fact that this tissue still brings meaning on a daily basis. Dr. Shannon Westin: It's wonderful. You know, Allen, I wanted to kind of expand a little bit on something that you started talking about around “best practices for requesting” because I really do think that's a huge-- one of the huge barriers is that we feel uncomfortable as clinicians in asking. And so, I'd be interested to hear a little bit more about what are the best ways to approach this, and to give these families this opportunity. Allen Gustafson: Well, I can certainly give the parent point of view on this. First, I would say that our Oncologist and the healthcare team helped us make difficult decisions throughout Michael's cancer treatment and had a lot of very difficult conversations with us. And so as a family, we would see this perhaps as another difficult conversation to have in the journey of our son's cancer. And again, I would encourage physicians to think about it like that, because they are quite practiced in having difficult conversations with family members. I think the best time that obviously, this conversation would be received by a family is when it becomes clear that our child is not going to survive their cancer, or perhaps when they enter into hospice. Again, it's such a difficult time for us. And it may be the case that we don't respond particularly well to what the clinician has to offer. And I know, you know, throughout Michael's cancer journey, I wasn't always at my finest hour with my Oncologist in terms of my response to what he had to tell me. So, that certainly may be true here as well, but again, I think the more important thing here is that it's really the family's choice to decide. And like other choices that are made throughout our child's cancer journey, we deserve to make an informed consent about that. And so, this is another opportunity, I think, for those of us whose children don't survive their cancer, to make another important informed consent. Dr. Shannon Westin: Thank you. Angela, you've done this so much. I would love to hear your perspective from the other side. Dr. Angela Waanders: So, with asking, it's a big thing of, this is a cultural change too. On an individual level, when I'm talking with one of my own families that I'm guiding through a cancer journey, I usually bring it up at the time when we're talking about, "Your child's cancer may still be treatable, but it's not going to be curable." And so, opening up the conversation to what is important to you, what is meaningful to you as a family, knowing that the cancer will ultimately take your child's life. And so, during that part of the conversation, I usually bring it up as an option and say, “You know, one thing that I have found that some families find very meaningful when they know that their child is dying from cancer, is to donate, and we do have a research-based autopsy effort.” I go into just a very brief description of it, and I read the room. Some families you can tell, like they are too shocked, too overwhelmed, to even broach that conversation. And so, I say, "You know, we can talk about this at a later time." Or if it seems like it may be a hard “no,” initially, just not interested at all, or just it's not a topic that they want to broach at that time, I do say, "You know, let's keep the conversation open, and I may bring this up again later, or please feel free to bring it up to me again later." One of the key messages we try to convey is to try and do things beforehand, if at all possible, and also explain the process once a family expresses interest. Because it is foreign, it is unknown. As Beth was bringing up earlier, you know, with her prior experiences with Gift of Life, there was a time in the US when organ donation was unfathomable. And now I think for many of us, it is just a commonplace, it is something we automatically state. So, it would be very nice for us to have that cultural change within our field, within Oncology, within Medicine in general. An important part though is, when I ask, I know I can make it happen. And I think too, for many physicians, many clinicians, and this is where the Gift from a Child program has been so important and really a game-changer in making this happen, is I know when I ask, and I bring up the conversation, that I can make it happen. And that is one thing we truly try and convey to any clinician who expresses interest. We talk with them, “Here's the process, this is what you need to do, and this is how we can make it happen." So, I think from both getting out of my own way of the discomfort of asking the question, modeling the behaviors with our trainees, I do oftentimes have our fellows, or our residents in those meetings when I'm having these difficult conversations. And then also just conveying and making sure that logistically we know we can help make this happen. Dr. Shannon Westin: Great. Beth, I don't know if you have any thoughts kind of from the Navigator perspective. I'd love to hear. Beth Frenkel: Yeah, sure. I definitely agree with Angela that I think when we're dealing with clinicians, one of their biggest concerns is that it's going to be a lot of work for them. And that's when the role of the Tissue Navigator takes over, is that we don't need a lot of involvement from the family clinician, they aren't as involved as they would like to be, but that's our job, is to coordinate all the logistics. We work with the families, we work on getting consents, we take care of any kind of processing of the tissue, shipping. So really, what we're looking for from the clinician is the referral. We're just looking for them to bring up that topic with the family and give them the opportunity to make an informed decision about if they would like to donate their child's tissue. Dr. Shannon Westin: Great. And then Allen, you mentioned something and I was interested in this overall, you know, you said that the researcher kind of was keeping you in the loop and letting you know what the tissue was utilized for. Is that pretty standard as far as accountability, or what measures are in place to kind of keep families in the loop? Allen Gustafson: When we started this, one of the values here for us was that the researchers who would receive our children's tissue would be excellent stewards of that tissue. And one way, in our mind, to ensure that excellent stewardship is transparency. And so, as a family member, we can stay abreast-- and again, this is not for every family member, but most family members do choose to want to know what's happening with their child's tissue, in terms of how it's being used in the lab, how it perhaps is fueling a study or a publication, and God willing, perhaps improving treatments for future children. So, that is really an important aspect of this whole process. Dr. Shannon Westin: Great. Dr. Angela Waanders: And Shannon, we have families, from my experience, that they kind of make it a yearly thing. Like, on the child's birthday, they'll reach out and ask, "Hey, is there any update on how my child's tissue is being used?" Or maybe they were just thinking about it one day, and they'll send an email and ask, "Hey, can you give me any updates?" So, the donation isn't finished after the actual autopsy is complete, we develop a relationship with these families that lasts forever. And they can feel comfortable to reach out at any time with any questions, or if they want an update. And I think that's also a way that the Gift from a Child program is so different from any other postmortem donation program. Dr. Shannon Westin: It really is so inspiring, and it makes me want to figure out how to do this and within our own field. I think the time is flown by, and I'm so grateful to all of you. I think the last piece would be just to make sure that everyone listening, where can families learn more about the process, and what's the best way for also clinicians to check in on what you all are doing? Allen Gustafson: Probably the easiest way to do that is through the website, which is: giftfromachild.org. There, you'll be able to find all the information you need, to get in touch with the Navigator. Families have access to a 24-hour hotline that they can call at any time. And their call will be answered within 24 hours, and that hotline works for clinicians as well. So, that would be the best place to start, I think. Dr. Shannon Westin: Well, thank you. Thank you all so much for all of your work and this amazing paper. And I hope everyone does go and check it out again. Again, we were discussing; 'Postmortem Tissue Donation: Giving Families the Ability to Choose', published this month, August 2022 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Thank you all for tuning in, and please make sure you like and subscribe. And we'll see you next time. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy, should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.
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How do you know when your baby or young child is experiencing ongoing stress? And how does the way you manage your own stress affect how your child learns to handle stress and build resilience? This episode of Mom Enough® is the second of a 3-part series on Stress and Resilience, brought to you by St. David's Center for Child and Family Development. Therapist and Senior Program Director Paula Frisk highlights the importance of the early parent-infant relationship as both a buffer against toxic stress and a powerful means by which young children learn to regulate emotions and reflect on their own feelings and actions. In her conversation with Marti & Erin, Paula addresses causes of infant stress, ways babies and young children show their stress, and how parents' own reflective capacity and mindfulness help children develop the same. Of course, to provide reflective, mindful care, parents need support for themselves -- from family, community and society as a whole, including acknowledgement of how important the often-challenging job of parenting is, not only for our children but for the health and wellbeing of society. HOW CAN YOU NURTURE HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN YOUR CHILD AND YOURSELF ? In this episode of Mom Enough®, therapist Paula Frisk encourages us to “get curious about the meaning of” our child's behavior and our own. Reflect for a moment on a recent difficult interaction with your baby or young child. Describe your child's behavior and your own in this situation and note what you think each of your behavior meant. If you encountered a similarly challenging situation tomorrow, what could you do differently that would be more helpful to your child and yourself? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STRESS & RESILIENCE? ❉ STRESS & RESILIENCE: NURTURING HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PART 1 OF 2. Melissa Williams, therapist and program director at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development, joins Marti & Erin for this first podcast of a three-part series that will help you learn how stress affects your child and you. Melissa discusses the stress response in children, toxic stress and its effect on children's development, and how we can respond to the effects of toxic stress. ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of our previous series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. This engaging and practical discussion highlights what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time. ❉ DISCOVERING WHAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes establishing healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults, we struggle with regulation at times, which can disrupt learning, relationships and other aspects of our lives. Robin Campbell and Cheryl Lundsgaard from St. David's Center for Child & Family Development, shed light on what self-regulation means, how we can help our children become self-regulated, and how important it is to discover what works best for each unique member of our family.
Our guest on this week's episode is Melissa Williams. She is an independent owner-operator truck driver. She shares why she was interested in becoming a trucker and what life on the road is like for a woman driver who owns her own rig.Peak retail season is fast approaching and retailers are trying to figure out whether shoppers will be returning to stores after two years of heavy pandemic-induced online shopping. A new survey of consumers shows that growth in both areas might lead to a successful holiday season for retailers. We break down the numbers from the survey and what they may mean.The latest figures from the Logistics Managers' Index are in and they show that the supply chain industry continues to grow, but at a slower pace than earlier in the year. We explain what is in the latest report and predictions for the near-term future.DC Velocity's sister publication CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane. It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. The second season of eight episodes is fully available and focuses on supply chain digitalization. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:VortoRetailers hope to handle peak season surge with more diverse fulfillment channelsThe logistics industry sees slower growth in AugustVisit DCVelocity.com for the latest news. Visit Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Quarterly's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastListen to Supply Chain Quarterly's Top 10 Supply Chain Threats podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@dcvelocity.com.Podcast sponsored by: HysterOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts
This episode I speak with Melissa Williams. She is a former police LT. She made national headlines last year when she was under internal investigation for having an OnlyFans. She comes on the podcast and discusses her policing career before we discuss the end of her career. She tells me how the page got started and how it became an issue with her employer? What do you think? Should active Cops be able to have an OnlyFans? https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-sheriffs-deputy-retires-30k-settlement-only-fans You can find her if you so desire on IG @the.real.bella.lexi.2 or www.therealbellalexi.com Please patronize and support the LEO businesses that made this podcast possible. How are First Responders hitting huge fitness / body/ health goals? Don't miss this one! Fit Responder Fit Responder is the top remote coaching program for first responders around the US. Having support that understands the demands and stressors of the job helps when you need an effective and realistic action plan to make your goals reality. Follow FIT RESPONDER for tips, guides, memes, etc. https://fitresponder.com/ V Development Group is committed to being at the forefront for niche and custom products developed specifically to fill a void which exists in the industry. From conceal carry items to every day carry gear, EDC medical items, and the methods for retaining them all, the products we sell will be supported by a heavy attention to detail as well as uniqueness and market exclusivity (at times). Check out the high quality medical gear they carry - Full first aide kits, Tourniquets, pocket emergency wallet, gauze, chest seals and so much more. New customers use code PMPM for a discount. https://vdevgru.com/ Check out the featured LEO musician Shanna Jackman! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poorly-made-police-memes/support
In this episode, we are joined by Melissa Williams, Head of Content, and Polly Sidoruk, Head of Customer Service, at Synder, a robust accounting platform that automates a significant part of finance management, providing accurate, fast bookkeeping and reporting for businesses. Listen to know more how Synder can help your ecommerce business!
This episode features Melissa Williams and Polly Sidoruk. Melissa is the Head of Content at Synder, an automated accounting platform for businesses to manage their finances better, smarter, and faster. She used to manage her own content design and strategy business and now, as Synder's Head of Content, she aims to inform you about efficient business management, eCommerce and SaaS accounting automation, smart invoicing, instant analytics and reporting, and financial data improvements. Polly Sidoruk is the Product Manager at Synder. She has worked in the FinTech sphere for years, where she has helped companies automate their bookkeeping processes. Polly gives an overview of Synder and why an eCommerce should use it. Melissa shares how they have been able to find the system different from what most companies are doing with their numbers. She also shares a sneak peek of what they're offering - a free report of the four key performance indicators that a company needs to track inside of an ecommerce company. Listen to Polly as explains the term data-driven insights and how to use those insights to grow your business. She shares a piece of biasing in doing a better job at tracking numbers. Discover what Melissa and Polly think about eCommerce changing in regard to tracking numbers and analytics in the next 12 - 18 months. Polly shares the difference between Synder from other accounting-type platforms. Episode Action Items: To find more information about Synder, go to synder.com/blog and synder.com ABOUT THE HOST: Andy Splichal is the World's Foremost Expert on Ecommerce Growth Strategies. He is the acclaimed author of thehttps://www.makeeachclickcount.com/ ( Make Each Click Count) Book Series, the Founder & Managing Partner ofhttps://www.trueonlinepresence.com/ ( True Online Presence), and the Founder ofhttps://www.makeeachclickcountuniversity.com/ ( Make Each Click Count University). Andy was named to The Best of Los Angeles Award's Most Fascinating 100 List in both 2020 and 2021. New episodes of the Make Each Click Count Podcast, are released each Friday and can be found onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-each-click-count-hosted-by-andy-splichal/id1517807004 ( Apple Podcast),https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-make-each-click-count-host-85465345/ ( iHeart Radio),https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-each-click-count-hosted-by-andy-splichal/id1517807004 ( iTunes),https://open.spotify.com/show/6EevPFDyrVeeJK9Zns6Xkh ( Spotify),https://www.stitcher.com/show/make-each-click-count-hosted-by-andy-splichal ( Stitcher),https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f7ab598f-7f0d-45bc-8e9c-39358321ad10/make-each-click-count-hosted-by-andy-splichal ( Amazon Music),https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vbWFrZS1lYWNoLWNsaWNrLWNvdW50Lw== ( Google Podcasts) andhttps://my.captivate.fm/www.makeeachclickcount.com ( www.makeeachclickcount.com).
The latest In Focus episode of The Maritime Podcast features Melissa Williams, Shell Vice President Marine, Sectors and Decarbonisation. Melissa talks with Gary Howard, Europe Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, about the fuels shipping will need for a zero carbon future. They discuss how Shell is developing and providing solutions for its maritime customers to make the transition to low and zero carbon operations. Melissa explains why Shell sees low carbon options such as LNG and biofuels as a necessity for shipping in the nearer term as zero carbon fuels are not yet available. The conversation also touches on the impact of regulation from the likes of the European Union. If you like the show, make sure to subscribe and follow https://bit.ly/3vyvzqK (The Maritime Podcast). Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it. For all the news on the shipping and maritime industries make sure you check out https://bit.ly/3kwFGWI (Seatrade Maritime News). To learn more about sponsorships and digital marketing opportunities, https://bit.ly/37Uxflx (click here).
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
It is inevitable that we experience stress at every stage of our life. In fact, we need a certain level of stress or challenge to drive action. But when stress is too intense, frequent or sustained, it becomes toxic. Especially for children, when there is not a caring, comforting adult available to buffer the effects of stress, it inhibits learning and development. Stress without a supportive, responsive adult makes it hard for a child to form positive relationships, gain new skills and enjoy everyday life free of fear. Melissa Williams, therapist and program director at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development, joins Marti & Erin for this first podcast of a three-part series that will help you learn how stress affects your child and you. Melissa discusses the stress response in children, toxic stress and its effect on children's development, and how we can respond to the effects of toxic stress. This three-part series will help you support your child's self-regulation and coping strategies at times of stress and expand your own healthy coping strategies at the same time. Don't miss this important discussion and those to follow in coming weeks. WHAT STEPS WILL YOU TAKE TO MANAGE STRESS AND BUILD RESILIENCE? What are the three levels of stress Mel Williams described? What new insights did you gain about the effects of stress on babies or very young children? And what simple things can you do to buffer a child's stress when it can't be avoided? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STRESS & RESILIENCE? ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of our previous series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. This engaging and practical discussion highlights what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time. ❉ DISCOVERING WHAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes establishing healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults, we struggle with regulation at times, which can disrupt learning, relationships and other aspects of our lives. Robin Campbell and Cheryl Lundsgaard from St. David's Center for Child & Family Development, shed light on what self-regulation means, how we can help our children become self-regulated, and how important it is to discover what works best for each unique member of our family.
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I have an extra special episode today to mark the 100th episode of Making It Count! So much has happened since my podcasting journey began and I've learned so much from my incredible guests and also about myself. Since launching in 2018, three very significant things happened; I turned 50, Covid came along and changed the world forever and I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma. Through it all, I continued to release episodes, connecting with so many incredible people along the way and nearly tripling in downloads. To celebrate this incredible milestone, I've asked the lovely Melissa Williams to jump in the host seat and interview me to help unpack the last 100 episodes. It's been interesting to reflect on the lessons I've learned, how my brand has evolved throughout this journey and how I have personally grown more brave and bold through all my experiences. Although it was a really challenging list to narrow down, I share my top 5 episodes of all time, what I loved about them, and some of the insights that these 5 remarkable guests brought to each episode. I'm so grateful to everyone who has joined me on this journey and for the opportunity to inspire others to make it count in their own way. Being an occasion that is absolutely worth celebrating, I also have a special offer for you! DM at @juliehydeleads to tell me your favourite episode, what you loved most about it and you'll go in the draw to receive a FREE 45 minute coaching session with me. LINKS: Previous episodes mentioned Georgie Harman - Mental Health in the Workplace Stephen Durkin - Transformational Leadership Where the Magic Happens - Giaan Rooney The Power of Pause – Helen Fairclough Leadership Engagement – Brian Hartzer Connect with Julie: Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
70. Fourth of July Baking Nostalgia! A Chicago Art Institute Baker brings back nostalgia in the form of Baking! Still time to order for the Fourth! Today's Lexi: Συνταγή — Syntagí (Recipe) In this episode: Americans celebrate their independence every fourth of July. This year, during the celebration, the nostalgic memories of your past can be in every bite of your favorite sweets and treats at your table. Meet Melissa Williams of This Miss Bakes. She has scientifically perfected the use of chocolate in chocolate chip cookie. Her love of stories and families brings the sweet memories back in chocolate drops, scones, breads, key lime coconut bars and the famous pin wheel cookie. Every bite is a recollection of beauty and joy. For those who require gluten free, she's got you covered. Like sugar free, Melissa has that too. Check out the nostalgia of life in a sweet treat this holiday. Do you know the history of the chocolate chip? What is a cottage bakery and why should you support it? So much fun in every morsel of this conversation with Melissa Williams of This Miss Bakes. Today's Ola Kala Moment: For today's Ola Kala Moment: The perfect after-dinner drink — Masticha Resources: thismissbakes.com thechicagocookiestore.com This Miss Bakes on Facebook on Facebook (@thismissbakesllc) This Miss Bakes on Instagram (@thismissbakesllc) This Miss Bakes on TikTok (@thismissbakesllc) Efxaristo (eucharisto)! Thank you, Kefi Life listeners, for helping us reach the top 5% of podcasts worldwide! Kefi Life is now one of the top 5% most popular shows out of 2.7 million podcasts globally, as ranked by Listen Score's estimated popularity score! Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O'Leary Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul. Insta: kefilife365 For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils. My.doterra.com/kefilife Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at: https://kefilife.shop This episode made possible in part by: The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1 https://www.ltlawchicago.com
Tune in to It's Your Time! Pushing Forward with Nicole as she welcomes her special guest, Melissa Williams as they discuss "The Speaker Teacher."
Frankie D talks about Hugh Grant being an Oompa Loompa in the new Willy Wonka movie. I also talk about Melissa Williams, the female cop that is now an OnlyFans star. I also talk about a woman running for railroad commissioner in Texas who took a naked Tik Tok video. Theo Von will also be receiving a call.
Frankie D talks about Neil Young wanting Joe Rogan off of Spotify. I also talk about how Michael Rapaport sees a person stealing from Rite Aid in NYC and the security guard does nothing to try to spot it. I also talk about how a female police officer, Melissa Williams, quits her job for OnlyFans. Theo Von will also be receiving a call.
This week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam are joined by David Harsanyi, author of Eurotrash: Why Americans Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent, and Melissa Williams, a former Colorado law enforcement officer who recently made headlines when her OnlyFans account was discovered. Melissa Williams is a former lieutenant in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. After 28 years as a law enforcement officer, Melissa was offered a $30,000 severance package to leave the force after her OnlyFans account was discovered by coworkers and a female officer in a nearby department filed a complaint. David Harsanyi is a senior writer at National Review, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of five books. He is a contributor to the New York Post, and his work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Reason, USA Today, and numerous other publications, and has appeared on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, ABC World News Tonight, NBC Nightly News and dozens of radio talk shows across the country.Connect with us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholesShow notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
When we think of preparing a child for kindergarten, we often think of teaching them letters and numbers. But one of the most important skills for making a smooth transition to kindergarten is self-regulation. That means such things as learning to express feelings in a healthy way, manage impulses, and seek out places and experiences that will calm you down or perk you up, as needed. Certain kinds of classroom environments (and certainly many outdoor learning settings) make it easier for children to develop these self-regulatory skills. And both teachers and parents play crucial roles in helping children understand feelings, needs, and effective ways to manage both. Early childhood teacher and author, Mike Huber, of St. David's Center for Child and Family Development (SDC), joins Marti & Erin for a practical discussion of this important aspect of development. This is the third podcast of a special 3-part series on self-regulation, brought to you by SDC, a longtime supporting partner of Mom Enough. Mike's interview builds on Melissa Williams' discussion of co-regulation in infancy (July 12, 2021) and Kate Biederman's conversation about the importance of “regulatory partners” for children of any age (October 4, 2021). WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST TAKEAWAY ABOUT SELF-REGULATION IN PRESCHOOL? What did Mike Huber say about the characteristics of a “regulation-based classroom” as compared to a “compliance-based classroom”? What would you watch for or ask about if you were visiting preschools to find one that would best support your child's self-regulatory skills? Based on what you have heard in all three of the podcasts in this series on self-regulation, what can you do at home to support self-regulation, whatever the ages of your children? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SELF-REGULATION? ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of the series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. Tune into this engaging and practical discussion about what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time. ❉ PROMOTING SELF-REGULATION IN CHILDREN: THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULATORY PARTNERS. Most parents can recall a moment when their child threw a tantrum. Perhaps they were frustrated that they didn't get what they wanted and fell to the floor screaming or crying? Or, maybe they missed a nap and simply couldn't handle what was being asked of them? Regardless of the situation, a tantrum may be a perfectly normal response in early childhood, but in time, a child needs to learn healthier ways to express and cope with their emotions. This is called self-regulation. Occupational therapist and health coach, Kate Biederman, from St. David's Center for Child and Family Development shares how you can join your child in the process of building self-regulation by partnering with them as they begin to develop the skills they need to be happy and healthy. Walk away with a clear understanding of the three big tasks of regulatory partners and tips for implementing these at different ages and stages. You won't want to miss this in-depth discussion on self-regulation. ❉ HELPING CHILDREN WITH ASD IMPROVE REGULATION AND FOCUS AT HOME AND SCHOOL: A CONVERSATION WITH KATE BIEDERMAN FROM ST. DAVID'S CENTER FOR CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. As occupational therapist Kate Biederman describes in this Mom Enough episode, some children respond well to deep touch, while others find that aversive. Many children feel calm after they engage in what Kate calls “heavy work,” which includes climbing on a jungle gym or jumping on a mini-tra...
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
Most parents can recall a moment when their child threw a tantrum. Perhaps they were frustrated that they didn't get what they wanted and fell to the floor screaming or crying? Or, maybe they missed a nap and simply couldn't handle what was being asked of them? Regardless of the situation, a tantrum may be a perfectly normal response in early childhood, but in time, a child needs to learn healthier ways to express and cope with their emotions. This is called self-regulation, which is the ability to manage attention, thoughts, behaviors and emotions in ways that are acceptable and healthy. So, how can parents support their child in developing healthy self-regulation? Occupational therapist and health coach, Kate Biederman, from St. David's Center for Child and Family Development joins Marti and Erin for part 2 of a 3-part series on the development of self-regulation in childhood. She discusses the many aspects of self-regulation, from activity regulation to emotional regulation. As Kate shares, adults play an important role in supporting development by being "regulatory partners." Learn how you can join your child in the process of building self-regulation by partnering with them as they begin to develop the skills they need to be happy and healthy. Walk away with a clear understanding of the three big tasks of regulatory partners and tips for implementing these at different ages and stages. You won't want to miss this in-depth discussion on self-regulation. HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE THE ROLE OF "REGULATORY PARTNER"? Children need regulatory partners who can provide them with support as they develop the ability to regulate their attention, activity, and emotions. What task of regulatory partners are you already embracing and how does that show up in your parenting? Are there tasks you might consider practicing more and, if so, why? How can you model self-regulation for your child at any age? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SELF-REGULATION? ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of the series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. Tune into this engaging and practical discussion about what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time. ❉ HELPING CHILDREN WITH ASD IMPROVE REGULATION AND FOCUS AT HOME AND SCHOOL: A CONVERSATION WITH KATE BIEDERMAN FROM ST. DAVID'S CENTER FOR CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. As occupational therapist Kate Biederman describes in this Mom Enough episode, some children respond well to deep touch, while others find that aversive. Many children feel calm after they engage in what Kate calls “heavy work,” which includes climbing on a jungle gym or jumping on a mini-trampoline. While noise can be dysregulating, music with certain rhythms can be regulating and organizing. An uncluttered home environment and an unhurried schedule can help almost any child be calmer and more focused. As adults and children discover together what works, children ideally can build the self-awareness and independence to do what's necessary when they begin to feel dysregulated. As Marti & Erin attest, it's not only people with ASD who need to develop self-awareness and effective regulation. In our busy, noisy, fast-paced lives, these skills matter to all of us! ❉ DISCOVERING WHAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes establishing healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults,
Melissa Williams, a woman of God, wife, mother of 6 amazing kids, CEO and Founder of Recherche Enterprises (a multi-million dollar, 4 company conglomerate), minister, strategist, entrepreneurial coach, motivational speaker and has run for city council and served many political campaigns, graced the Bust A Move Radio show to talk about success as well as her humble beginnings having faced the loss of her dad at an early age and also being a survivor of homelessness, domestic abuse, and sexual molestation. LOADED!!!
Melissa Williams is a Mom of six , a pastor, motivational speaker, and Founder & CEO of Recherche' Enterprises a multimillion dollar group of companies working in real estate, event planning, transportation and logistics.On the podcast we chatted about:-How this past year has been amazing for Melissa and her family-How Melissa went from experiencing homelessness to thriving and owning multimillion dollar businesses.-What made and continues to make Melissa persevere.-What Melissa's message of hope is to those experiencing a rough patch in life.----Please follow me:www.instagram.com/stayathomemomyeahrightwww.facebook.com/stayathomemomyeahright
EP 17 - Mayte Garcia is a bellydancer, entrepreneur, mom, animal rescuer and artist. She is most known as Prince's muse and former wife. In this episode Mayte discusses how she met Prince and some of the lessons he taught her along the way. She also remembers with Melissa their time together dancing with the NPG Dance Company and on tour in Europe for Mayte's music career. IG @MayteJannell Credits:"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |All Art by #Jdawnink |Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |"Mushroom" by Uros R. |
EP 16 - Chris Payne Dupré is a Producer, Director, Choreographer and Entrepreneur. With a keen eye for detail and the insight of a visionary, Chris has created works on stage and screen that have captivated audiences worldwide.One upon a time Chris worked for the one and only Prince. In this episode Chris looks back on his time with Prince. From working with as a back up dancer, to choreographing a part for the Artist's last tour and attending amazing Prince concerts. This link is a video being referenced in this episode from a performance where Chris & Melissa partnered as back up dancers for Prince -- > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF1D3sccV48&t=343sTwitter @chrispaynedupreIG @chrisdupreCredits:"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |All Art by #Jdawnink |Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |"Mushroom" by Uros R. |
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In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano is joined by special guests, Beth Lund, Missionary Carmen Bell, Benji and Lidia Gonzalez and Melissa Williams as we continue our series with our third core value, Outward Focused.. . .Reflection Questions- Am I living with an outward focus?- What areas have I become stagnant or had an inward focus?Challenge- Look for one way to be outward focused this week!
Competition can create a culture of envy, backstabbing, and irrational decisions. This can cause businesses to stagnate and even lose market share, which is what many are afraid of. Tune in as three experts unpack how you can work collaboratively and respectfully with your peers and vendor partners for continued success and better all-around results. Connect with today's guests: Melissa Williams of B Astonished Events: @bastonishedevents Veronica Epps of Pretty Petals Floral Designs @prettypetalsfloraldesigns Terri Baskin of Terri Baskin Photography & Education @terribaskin Full bios available on today's blog post. #GETWELLROUNDED Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to be notified when we drop a new episode each Wednesday! Stay in the know and join our VIP list for the latest and greatest! Shop the Living Well-Rounded Merch Boutique: shopwellrounded.com Connect with us! Website & Show Notes for all episodes: awellroundedlifepodcast.com Instagram: @coachforcreatives (http://www.instagram.com/coachforcreatives) Pinterest: (http://www.pinterest.com/glpventures) Facebook: fb.com/Coachingforcreatives (http://www.facebook.com/coachingforcreatives) More info about Geomyra and Coaching for Creatives here
Millions of people's food security and livelihoods are under threat from historic locust swarms that are decimating cropland in East Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. As affected countries work to respond, experts tell the Development Podcast that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is complicating response efforts. With the World Bank stepping up to support countries, we hear from two of the experts behind the $500 million (USD) program – Afrah Al-Ahmadi and Melissa Williams. We also take a listener's question about the Bank's Young Professionals Program. Send your questions to TheDevelopmentPodcast@WorldBank.org. It all comes to you from the World Bank in Washington, DC and around the world. Listen, rate, review and subscribe! Show notes: Behind the Mission: World Bank Young Professionals discuss their experience: https://live.worldbank.org/behind-mission-world-bank-group-young-professionals-program (https://live.worldbank.org/behind-mission-world-bank-group-young-professionals-program) The Young Professionals Program homepage: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/young-professionals-program (https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/young-professionals-program)