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The recent price war between Dangote Refinery and the NNPCL has made the market more interesting for consumers of petrol across the nation as prices are being slashed.The current political space in the country has quite being afflicted with some level of crisis, though in Lagos, Meranda stepped down for Obasa but is that the end? Meanwhile, in Rivers state, Fubara is being pressured to present the budget before the house goes on recess for 90 days.Let's discuss the current state of the nation as we get to enlighten ourselves on how issues should be dealt with.Join Richard Badung and Yemi Kosoko on let's talk guest, Bar Menseh Madaki (ph.D in view)
Episode 108 – End of Year Update Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. Update on law school finals Tips on how to study Suggestions for real world issues in Secured Transactions, Trusts and Estates, and Income Tax List of recent grads: Latoya, Sandy, Denise, Rachel, Shelby, Michael, Erika, Brittany, James, John, Femi, Dally, Rosalind, Kayla, Lori, Brianna, Reese, Brian, Melissa, Matt, Charles, Jessica, Alyssa, Blessing, Grace, Meranda, Devin, Jeff, Gabriela, Ethan, Eddie, Cole, Heidi, Mark, Leidary, Veronica, Courtney, Kaylen, Zoe, Ruth, Evelyn, Jaquelyn, Dana, Caleb, Connor, Breondra, Kylena, Shelley, Mohammad, Jessica, Delaney, Lacey, Shana, April, Johana, Jaxson, Janie, Lancia, Iris, Tania, Peyton, Sheryl, Kyle, Shawn, Caitlin, Della, Renn, Sem, Kevin, Brooke, Andrea, Danna, Wendy, Joseph, Karigan, Ashia, Jasmine, Martin, Sheldon, Whitney, Denise, Jeff, Justin, Sali, Lynn (happy picture on FB page), and Daniel. Listener messages from Sandy in New Jersey, Rachael in Washington State, and Denise in Ohio. Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legend15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A
Maharishikaa answers Meranda's question about the transformative power of surrender. What is surrender, and what will happen if she surrenders when the ego is in action? Maharishikaa speaks to the inconceivable processes of transformation that happen through this practice. The ego can only be in action if there is no surrender. If Meranda takes up the practice of surrendering to the Soul within, she is carried through life protected by the inner master, where nothing can shake her. However, if she were to let go of the master, then the ego can launch its attack once again. As Meranda deepens her surrender practices - her Sadhanaa - she will be strengthened in her ability to discern between the ego noise and the Truth Impulse and will thus be more able to refuse the ego and go with the Truth of her being. Maharishikaa illustrates the expansion of consciousness that starts to happen in all the realms of consciousness and the miraculous abilities that develop in a seeker, where previously impossible actions are suddenly effortless. #Maharishikaa #SurrenderPractice #SelfRealization Aaryaa Maharishikaa Preeti Maiyaa, is a revolutionary female mystic who fearlessly dares to demystify spirituality in her unrelenting call to realize Self, and act from Source. Detailed biography: https://maharishikaa.org/biography/ If you would like to make a Dakshinaa offering directly to Maharishikaa: Online transfer: http://bit.ly/Dakshinaa PayPal: maharishikaadakshinaa@gmail.com If you wish to make a donation to charitable works inspired by Maharishikaa: http://bit.ly/Daanam Lives transformed by Maharishikaa: https://maharishikaa.org/testimonials/ Subscribe to our mailing list: https://bit.ly/MaharishikaaEmailList
How can I maintain the Kundalini awakening experience in my meditations? In this epic revelation on Shakti Maa, Maharishikaa responds to Meranda Squire's questions. Meranda, having just attended a retreat where she was taught how to awaken the Kundalini, is experiencing the shaking movement in her body caused by the triggered Shakti. Maharishikaa reveals New Knowledge about Kundalini Shakti, what its purpose is, and what the dangers are of prodding and troubling this force - the force of a million suns - without any idea of the immense consequences… #Maharishikaa #KundaliniIsAwake #KundaliniShakti More on Kundalini: Maharishikaa | Kundalini Meditation dangers: https://youtu.be/uCAWTWUhdLM Maharishikaa | Relieving Kundalini Awakening Pain: https://youtu.be/-7rz2sLkNiU Maharishikaa on Why not to awaken Kundalini Shakti: https://youtu.be/nauATgYNVtA Aaryaa Maharishikaa Preeti Maiyaa, is a revolutionary female mystic who fearlessly dares to demystify spirituality in her unrelenting call to realize Self, and act from Source. Detailed biography: https://maharishikaa.org/biography/ If you would like to make a Dakshinaa offering directly to Maharishikaa: Online transfer: http://bit.ly/Dakshinaa PayPal: maharishikaadakshinaa@gmail.com If you wish to make a donation to charitable works inspired by Maharishikaa: http://bit.ly/Daanam Lives transformed by Maharishikaa: https://maharishikaa.org/testimonials/ Subscribe to our mailing list: https://bit.ly/MaharishikaaEmailList
Catch up with us once again as we discuss what has changed since our last check-in at ATALM 2022. In this episode, we talk about where our lives are at, including Felicia's new job as the Education, Programs, and Volunteer Manager for her community's museum and Meranda's new exhibition “Continuity: Cahuilla Basket Weavers and their Legacies” opening at the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College in February 2024. Meranda talks about what it's like being a professor, if we can still use “decolonization” when discussing museums, and our hopes for the next year, including podcast dream guests, re-interviewing former guests, and media help! Resources mentioned in the podcasts: https://www.aam-us.org/2023/10/26/resisting-the-colonial-imagination-the-role-of-exhibition-design-in-the-decolonial-project/ https://pueblopottery.vilcek.org/?utm_source=exhibition&utm_medium=website&utm_id=groundedinclay&utm_content=met https://mailchi.mp/pomona/continuity-press-release?e=c78c7dd95f https://conservation.ucla.edu/inclusion/care-conservation-of-indigenous-collections-workshop/?fbclid=IwAR1u4oJlslR2tI-_FcugQw7KXVuDFaW2p19fHIVosxTwduHqmZu4lWALzLs
Cette semaine, Laurent Mariotte est entouré de la cuisinière Nathalie George et du critique gastronomique que vous lisez dans Le Figaro, Emmanuel Rubin. Chaque semaine, Laurent Mariotte et ses chroniqueurs vous parlent de leur goût de la semaine. Ça peut être une saveur qui a marqué gustativement leur semaine, un restaurant qui leur a tapé dans l'œil, un plat qu'ils ont cuisiné ou qu'on leur a concocté. L'occasion de découvrir de nouveaux goûts ou de nouvelles adresses, des coups de cœur mais aussi, pour eux, de passer des coups de gueule. Cette semaine, Laurent Mariotte nous donne une bonne adresse à Nice : La Meranda. Nathalie George nous fait saliver avec un pain au charbon. Et Emmanuel Rubin nous parle de ce qu'il considère la meilleure adresse mexicaine à Paris. C'est aussi l'occasion pour vous, chers auditeurs d'Europe 1, de nous raconter votre goût de la semaine. Pour cela vous avez deux solutions : sur le répondeur d'Europe 1 au 01 80 20 39 21 (numéro non surtaxé) ou sur la page Facebook de l'émission “Laurent Mariotte, le groupe des bons vivants d'Europe 1”. Un auditeur sera sélectionné chaque semaine.
Cette semaine, Laurent Mariotte est entouré de la cuisinière Nathalie George et du critique gastronomique que vous lisez dans Le Figaro, Emmanuel Rubin. Chaque semaine, Laurent Mariotte et ses chroniqueurs vous parlent de leur goût de la semaine. Ça peut être une saveur qui a marqué gustativement leur semaine, un restaurant qui leur a tapé dans l'œil, un plat qu'ils ont cuisiné ou qu'on leur a concocté. L'occasion de découvrir de nouveaux goûts ou de nouvelles adresses, des coups de cœur mais aussi, pour eux, de passer des coups de gueule. Cette semaine, Laurent Mariotte nous donne une bonne adresse à Nice : La Meranda. Nathalie George nous fait saliver avec un pain au charbon. Et Emmanuel Rubin nous parle de ce qu'il considère la meilleure adresse mexicaine à Paris. C'est aussi l'occasion pour vous, chers auditeurs d'Europe 1, de nous raconter votre goût de la semaine. Pour cela vous avez deux solutions : sur le répondeur d'Europe 1 au 01 80 20 39 21 (numéro non surtaxé) ou sur la page Facebook de l'émission “Laurent Mariotte, le groupe des bons vivants d'Europe 1”. Un auditeur sera sélectionné chaque semaine.
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What You'll Hear In This Episode: At 63, Meranda reminds us that age should never hinder a rewarding relationship.If a busy woman like Meranda can attend the discovery call on her birthday. You can find time too! Meranda's advice for making the most significant investment in yourself and finally committing yourself without wavering back and forth. What changed in dating once she began to work with Lisa? How Meranda met her current partner, Eric, and the natural progression of them dating exclusively and now cohabitating. Meranda took things slow and didn't rush with Eric, making their connection more natural. Eric is a patient and steadfast man, as evidenced by his caring for and supporting her when she recently dealt with a severe illness. Meranda's advice for women pushing off their love life. The staggering statistics of loneliness and isolation. Why should someone invest money just for dating? Continue On Your Journey: Lisa Shield | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Book a Call With LisaEmail the podcast at: podcast@lisashield.com Quotes: "I like to take chances. I'm a businesswoman. You gotta take the risk." - Meranda"If things don't go well, you have to stir the wave and keep it moving." - Meranda "I know my mistakes, and I know what to give." - Meranda"It's never too old to start a relationship, as long as it's a rewarding relationship." - Meranda "There's a lot of benefit to it, and my money is well spent." - Meranda
Join me as I check in with Craig Meranda, from B & W Pork from Indiana. Craig manages a breed to wean unit with 1000 Sows. We discuss topics from Technology in a Sow Farm, Decision Making and the evolution of a Sow Farm Manager. He participates in Hot Takes with his opinion on the Seaboard Transaction, Prefixing Suits, A Better Tasting Product, the Wholestone project, and what he sees as the "Genetics Problem". We wrap on a defining and challenging moment and how he used his resiliency to tame the tide, improve, and grow from the experience.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay2022 we met at the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums' annual conference, hosted by the Pechanga Band of Indians, to record a special live (via zoom) episode of our award winning podcast! Not only was this the first time we recorded an episode in person, but was also the first time Meranda shared (with this audience) her experience working as a Native co-curator at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Our conversation focused on her work on the recently renovated exhibition hall, Native Truths. We had a great discussion about the good, and the bad, that comes with trying to decolonize a colonial institution!
Episode 49 – With Meranda Vieyra One of the best ways to become a smart lawyer is to pay attention to what's going on in social media. It will help you not only to gain knowledge but also to be more engaged with the new technologies constantly added to the industry. This week, we are joined by Meranda Vieyra to discuss how strategically interacting with social media will make you a smart lawyer. Meranda M Vieyra is the owner and marketing consultant at Denver Legal Marketing. She is one of the country's most visible legal professionals, with over 20 years of service in the legal community. Denver legal marketing is a marketing service dedicated to the recognition, promotion, and visibility of attorneys accross the country. The marketing firm has earned a strong reputation as the go-to for impactful, cost-effective legal marketing strategies. Meranda has helped her clients secure coverage by well-known publications and has obtained local, national, and international awards on their behalf. Meranda enjoys working with solo practitioners and advises medium-sized and national law firms on business development and marketing strategy. Meranda is a lecturer and author on issues related to marketing, including how lawyers can use LinkedIn effectively, how to develop a personal brand, and the promotion of legal services through the first class on law firm marketing at the undergraduate level in the country through the College of Business - Metropolitan State University of Denver. Join Meranda and me as we talk about the following questions and more; What are three reasons attorneys should be on social media and podcasts? What are three common mistakes attorneys make when on social media and doing a podcast? What are three simple tech tools, hardware, or software attorneys can use to make their social media and podcast appearance shine? In the conversation we cover, [01.39] Tech stack – Meranda dives into her current technological setups and what occasions she is using them. [04.37] Question 1. - What are the top three reasons that attorneys should be on social media, according to Miranda. [07.01] Question 2. - What are the top three mistakes attorneys make when on social media, according to Meranda. [09.18] Mistakes when appearing on Podcasts – Not preparing, not promoting podcast appearances, and updating social media pages regularly are the three mistakes attorneys make when it comes to podcasting, according to Meranda. [14.18] Handling problems – Even if it is difficult, attorneys need to pay attention to what's going on on social media, and having a third-party validation of your practice is important to maintain. [18.53] Google reviews – Meranda dives into what solutions lawyers have if they get bad reviews on social media. [23.23] Question 3. - What are the top three tech tools that Meranda likes and uses to make a good appearance on social media. [29.45] Consistency – Meranda shares how important it is to maintain the consistency of interacting with social media as an attorney. RESOURCES: Connect with Meranda: LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/merandavieyra Website - www.denverlegalmarketing.com Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast: Apple iPad - www.apple.com/ipad Blue Yeti Microphones - www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti Epson printer - epson.com/printers Epson projector - epson.com/projectors MacBook Pro - www.apple.com/macbook-pro Mevo camera - www.mevo.com/pages/mevo-camera Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast: Animaker - www.animaker.com Avvo - www.avvo.com Canva - www.canva.com Findlaw - www.findlaw.com Hootsuite - www.hootsuite.com Martindale-Hubbell - www.martindale.com Pocket - getpocket.com Super Lawyers - www.superlawyers.com Zapier - zapier.com
For some, unlocking style may seem superficial. But to Meranda, the holistic stylist, style shouldn't put any negative ideas into a woman's (or man's) mind. Your style is more about who you are not what you wear. n this episode Meranda helps us think outside the square of ‘fashion' and more into how we can show up each day feeling our best. She shares more about: Her 20+ years experience in the fashion industry and what she discovered was missing How style is about feeling good What it means to be a holistic stylist Why we are so connected to size but it actually doesn't matter Why we can let go of trends since they don't work for the majority and how to find the ‘goldilocks' of style What is a wardrobe cleanse and why do you need one? How to 'shop your wardrobe' How you can finally make your clothes mean something and how they are a beautiful self expression How you can allow your style to show who you are rather than who you are not What a capsule wardrobe looks like Connect with Meranda the Holistic Stylist: https://www.instagram.com/styledbymeranda/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan is my oldest guitar playing buddy. We met Pantera together when we were 16, we toured our old Seattle band ONLY HUMAN up and down the West Coast of the US multiple times and we have been guitar and music nerds the whole time. Ryan's solo project IXION has a new album out called ESCALATION OF ARROGANCE available now on all platforms, enjoy!Connect with Ryanhttps://www.instagram.com/ryanmeranda/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2
A short and sweet, unedited catch-up with Felicia and Meranda. Tune in for career and podcast updates.
This week we talk about Non Speaking Communication with Speech Language Pathologist Jodi Sommer and one of ReYu's moms Meranda Doll. We talk about: - the many different ways humans communicate - the difference between non-verbal and non-speaking - how to speak to people who are non-speaking - and so much more! Meranda is the founder of Mindfully Inclusive which was created from her desire to advocate for inclusion in her community, specifically for children with disabilities. In 2017, she became a mom to a beautiful boy with a rare genetic disorder with her husband, Drew. Entering the world of special needs parenting required her to enter a whole new world, stepping away from her previous career and focusing all her efforts on ensuring her son lives his best life. In 2020, she expanded her family after giving birth to a baby girl, Violet. Meranda wishes to bring mindfulness and inclusion in homes through educational ‘inclusive' toolkits that help spark joy and discussion for those with and without disabilities. For more information on Meranda and Mindfully Inclusive go to www.mindfullyinclusive.ca Jodi Sommer is the Director at From Play to Words and has been working as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the Edmonton area for over ten years. She has been active in both the autism and Down syndrome community throughout this time, offering both individual and group consultative services. Jodi has worked in Early Education classrooms and provided consultative services to a number of school districts and preschool settings. Jodi is highly sought after for her motor speech therapy approach, PROMPT. Jodi is one of 40 Certified PROMPT Instructors in the world, and one of three in Canada, and travels to teach other SLPs about motor speech treatment. She provides parent training and practice in small increments that build on each other and can be completed easily in daily activities, reducing the stress of additional homework on already busy families. Therapy at From Play to Words is silly, loud and fun! It is a "You can do it! Let me help you!" environment. Jodi is constantly building on client's strengths to increase skills across the Cognitive-Linguistic, Physical-Sensory and Social-Emotional domains. To learn more about Jodi and From Play To Words head over to www.fromplaytowords.com If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast. Disclaimer The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.
The three appellants, Ms. Dingwall, Mr.Russell, and Mr. Richet, were convicted of aggravated assault and various firearm offences in connection to a drive-by shooting occurring outside a residential house in British Columbia. At trial, the Crown's case was based on circumstantial evidence. The trial judge concluded that Mr. Russell and Mr. Richet were guilty as principals or aiders or abettors for all charges. Ms. Dingwall was found guilty as an aider or abettor for the charges relating to the drive-by shooting and as a principal or aider or abettor for the charges related to the burning of a truck. The three appellants appealed their respective convictions. The majority at the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeals. It held that the verdicts were not unreasonable. There was agreement with the trial judge that no inference other than guilt was available given the evidence and absence of evidence, assessed logically, and in light of human experience and common sense. In dissent, Butler J.A. disagreed with the disposition of Ms. Dingwall's appeal relating to the drive-by shooting charges. He would have allowed her appeal with respect to counts 3 to 6 and directed acquittals for those offences. He would have dismissed Ms. Dingwall's appeal from her other convictions and dismissed the appeals of Mr. Russell and Mr. Richet. In his view, the trial judge erred in concluding that the only rational inference to be drawn from the evidence was that Ms. Dingwall aided or abetted in the offences described under those counts. To Butler J.A., the trial judge failed to properly consider the lack of any evidence about Ms. Dingwall's activities before and during the shooting offences, and failed to consider the absence of evidence given her potential liability as a party, rather than a principal, to those offences. As Ms. Dingwall's participation in the offences was not the only rational inference on the evidence, the Crown could not be taken to have met its burden of proof and the trial judge's verdict was therefore unreasonable. Keywords Criminal law - Appeals, Evidence - Criminal law - Appeals - Unreasonable verdict - Circumstantial evidence -Parties to offence - Whether the trial judge erred in law in his determination that the appellants' guilt on counts 3, 4, 5 and 6 was the only reasonable conclusion available on the totality of the evidence. . Notes (British Columbia) (Criminal) (As of Right) Disclaimers This podcast is created as a public service to promote public access and awareness of the workings of Canada's highest court. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Court. The original version of this hearing may be found on the Supreme Court of Canada's website. The above case summary was prepared by the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada (Law Branch).
Mr. Michael Snyder, author of the 7 Year Apocalypse discusses the biblical message of hope in the current chaotic time of change. He is the author of four books, he has been a frequent guest on major radio and television shows all over the nation, and his websites have been viewed more than 100 million times. Michael's articles are also republished on dozens of other major websites, and this includes some of the biggest alternative news websites on the entire planet. Michael and his wife Meranda are deeply concerned about the direction that this country is heading, and they are working very hard to bring renewal to America. The Economic Collapse Blog Like Michael Snyder on Facebook Follow Michael Snyder on Twitter The Most Important News - Website Buy Michael Snyder Books on Amazon
In this Episode, I'm sitting down with Meranda Vieyra, the owner of Denver Legal Marketing and one of the most visible legal professionals in Colorado law. Meranda helps legal professionals attract recognition, market themselves effectively and rise to the top of their law firms. In this podcast episode… [4:46] Discomfort when posting on social media [6:00] How often should you really be posting on LinkedIn [6:48] What should you post on LinkedIn [10:43] The often missed opportunity on your LinkedIn profile [21:00] Finding the time to build your law career the right way [24:24] An insider's view of the secret of successful women lawyers [25:45] How the gender-based landscape has changed for women lawyers [27:59] Meranda's actionable tips you can put into motion right now
Coming to the Really Charlie podcast on June 19, 2021 at 7 p.m. These 3 guests will have a conversation as if they were at the Barbershop.Join Robert Davis, Nathan Victor, Frank Meranda and your Host Charlie Perry.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/charles-perry/message
This week we continue our kids series by talking to a ReYu Momma Warrior, Meranda Doll. Meranda is the founder of Mindfully Inclusive which was created from her desire to advocate for inclusion in her community, specifically for children with disabilities. In 2017, she became a mom to a beautiful boy with a rare genetic disorder. Entering the world of special needs parenting required her to enter a world she knew nothing about, stepping away from her previous career and focusing all her efforts on ensuring her son lives his best life. In 2020, she gave birth to a baby girl, Violet, who adores her older brother and keeps Meranda busy. Meranda wishes to bring mindfulness and inclusion in homes through educational ‘inclusive' toolkits that help spark joy and discussion for those with and without disabilities. We are so proud of everything Meranda is doing to make her world and the world of others more mindfully inclusive. If you are interested in learning more about Mindfully Inclusive please reach out to us or check the website and Instagram linked below: Website: https://mindfullyinclusive.ca/ Instagram: @mindfullyincluive If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast. Disclaimer The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast. ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.
A Beauty salon creates many conversations & every 2 weeks we will invite 4 guests to have a conversation about what “really” is on their minds. Join us on June 3, 2021 at 7 p.m. Guests Romina Mina CvRose Melissa M. Ortega Costa Nickol Valentin Stephanie Santos & your Host Charlie Perry on the Really Charlie podcast.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/charles-perry/message
Episode 100 “Healing and Purpose” ft. Meranda Harris In episode 100, we sit down with Meranda Harris and she speaks about her journey of healing. From removing herself from toxic relationships to spiritual transitions. She speaks about the boundaries she set for people who were once close to her. Additionally, she speaks about her “FIx Your Crown” movement and her purpose to uplift and inspire others. Lastly, she shares her routines with her daughters that changed her way of life. Listen, Enjoy, Share!! Connect with Meranda: https://www.instagram.com/hoodqueen_ria Connect with us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialsvstheworld_podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mvtheworld/support
This episode of But Her Lyrics... is part 2 of track 4, "This Stolen Land," with guest Dr. Meranda Roberts. Shawna and Meranda speak about land acknowledgements, feeling erased from history, and how colonialism and genocide make the current border crisis possible. You don't have to listen in order, but be sure to catch the last episode of But Her Lyrics... for part one of "This Stolen Land" with guest, Emily Heger, an Equal Justice Works legal fellow with the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas. As usual, Shawna also answers questions from patrons and interviews the band about writing this song and the subject matter. The official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA! To become a sponsor or just support the podcast, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter All episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shawnapotter/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawnapotter/support
What We Covered00:55 – Ed, Meranda and Brian welcome today's guest, Mike Carroll, who speaks to his background in microbiology and product development 04:28 – Mike talks about his involvement in the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) 07:51 – Lessons Mike has learned throughout his career and expounds on the relevance of PDA technical reports 15:03 – The evolution of regulatory approvals in the pharmaceutical industry 17:34 – Mike describes the influence of the PDA today, given the pandemic 20:18 – Mike explains a typical day working in microbiology and quality control and assurance23:11 – The pressure of working in pharmaceutical drug development and final comments from Mike Tweetable Quotes“The PDA was kind of the bridge. It's the Parenteral Drug Association – its focus is sterile injectable product. But it's into all kinds of different things.” “The biggest things that are most frequently used in my case are the media fill, as Brian mentioned, and environmental monitoring.” “When you cite regulations from Europe, it used to be you would pull the British because they were gonna be the standard. If you could pass Brit, you could worry about anybody else at all; you were fine.”“It's an entire system that you're trying to get where every little thing that fits into the process has been qualified and can be depended on. From the raw materials coming in the door to the viles, to the stoppers, to the machinery, the environment, the filters, the air quality and differentials – all of that stuff fitting together.” “With drug development, you're not having a life depend on you. You're having tens of thousands of lives depend on you.”Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInMichael Carroll on LinkedInPDA
What We Covered00:54 – Ed, Meranda and Brian welcome a special panel of guests to break down today's topic: Quality Management Systems (QMS) Explained! 07:53 – The panel expounds on the timing necessary for QMS and what role the quality manual plays 13:06 – The panel explains the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) 17:30 – The panel defines Phase Appropriate as it pertains to QMS23:12 – Identifying which guiding documents to follow 27:29 – The value in having an experience quality professional 31:54 – Why a quality agreement is necessary 35:32 – The panel provides final words of wisdom on Quality Systems Management Tweetable Quotes“Quality System Management provides an infrastructure for a company to ensure the quality of your drug product with patient safety in mind as its primary function.” “It helps determine and define management's commitment to quality. Because if you don't have senior management commitment, all could be lost.”“To begin at the beginning, when you set up your QMS, you need to start with the procedures and processes that will reduce risk and help you prepare for your submission in the long run. That would come through managing your documents.” “Guidance documents are just an opinion. And they actually say that in the documents. So, you kinda try to do a combination of everything.”“The biggest thing is that when you have somebody who's experienced and they've been through various things like FDA audits or have worked with a very small company versus a very large company, they can differentiate what you really need right now.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInBettina Kaplan on LinkedInSusan Fasso on LinkedInRobbi Freisem on LinkedInMaria Arakil on LinkedIn
What We Covered00:52 – Ed, Meranda and Brian welcome back Jim Mencel who shares his extensive experience with process validation07:46 – The importance of Proven Acceptable Range (PAR) and Critical Process Parameter Program (CPP) 11:14 – The evolution of the batch documentation and the value of critical parameter studies 18:07 – Registration laws and gathering necessary stability data 20:49 – How validation material can be used for launch 24:15 – Jim speaks to the importance of writing a Protocol and having a quality supplier team 32:34 – Jim discusses timing when moving towards validation 38:02 – Jim reinforces the notion that communication is key when it comes to process validation 40:42 – Final recommendations Jim would give regarding process validation Tweetable Quotes“Validation's very formal. Validation really, in a stage analogy, is Opening Night. This is where the critics are all present, everybody's breathing on you, you're gonna be in the headlines the next day and everything needs to go right. So, when you think about it in that context, the validation batches are very visible to regulatory authorities.”“Your batch record really is a document that's going to evolve. And if you look at the batch record for even the same step of a process, what that's going to look like when you're in the early phases of clinical development is different from what it's going to look like towards the end. It's going to be much more refined.”“There is a point where the process is the process. And as inefficient as it may be, it's what you have.” “Yes, your validation batches certainly count as launch stock as long as they pass all specs.” “When you go into validation, you've gotta have your suppliers identified. And quality plays a huge role in assessing your suppliers” “What it all comes down to is that preparing for the validation is something that you should be thinking about as you're making your later clinical batches, your Phase 2 batches especially.”“When you're in Phase Three it's not a place to be penny-pinching. The old saying is, ‘you drive for show, you put for dough.' When you're validating, you're putting for dough.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInJim Mencel on LinkedIn
What We Covered00:51 – Ed, Meranda and Brian introduce today's guest, Shelli Connelly, who discusses her background and speaks to some of the elements of filter validation 05:41 – Shelli talks about the process of selecting a filter and why not all filters are the same09:03 – The evolution and importance of sizing filters 11:26 – Shelli speaks to the shift to single-use disposable filters 13:05 – Qualifying a filter before validation 16:51 – Shelli explains the Bubble Point test 18:53 – Shelli expounds on everything that goes into filter validation22:57 – How to use filters in a media simulation challenge 25:07 – Shelli's philosophy on what to include in your filter validation 28:28 – Final recommendations Shelli would give regarding filter validation Tweetable Quotes“I highly recommend reaching out to the filter vendors. They're your best support, especially with this process.”“Most people when you start with a drug process you're looking less than a hundred liters, knowing that your commercial back size could actually be 1500 liters. And then the question comes down to are you doing redundant filtration, are you utilizing two filters, are you utilizing one? To understand your product, I think the filter vendor can definitely still help with that.” “Normally if you're utilizing a sterilizing filter, you definitely have to run it through some type of sterilization process.”“A Bubble Point test is related to the micron-size of your filter, meaning if you have a 0.2 or a 0.45, those bubble points are gonna be different.”“I think utilizing your filter validation in conjunction with your media fill program – whatever that may be – they have to be synced and in alignment.”Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInShelli Connelly on LinkedIn
What We Covered00:51 – Meranda and Ed discuss the Regulatory Odd Couple blog series and constructing the CTD Module 3 11:54 – Ed explains the importance of building the Quality Overall Summary (QOS) and the different starting points for drug process development 19:45 – Ed and Meranda talk about characterization, the process of manufacturing drug substances/products and the importance of excipients 37:44 – Ed expounds on the analytical aspect of API and regulatory drug development 46:55 – Ed and Meranda share their thoughts on the process of packaging drug substances 49:09 – Ed and Meranda discuss the role that stability plays in development methods 53:42 – P2 Pharmaceutical Development Tweetable Quotes“If anyone's listening and not familiar with the drug development process, the one area that's most important is the FDA guidance.” “Characterization is, in my mind, one of the fundamentals of a product and a process and a program. If you don't know what you're dealing with to start, it's hard to catalog it, make it consistently and answer questions about it.”“This is probably, in some folks' minds, the most important. It's the manufacturing of the drug substance and the drug product. If you don't have a process, you don't have a product.” “There are a few caveats to excipients. One of the things you'll want to recognize and a question that might come up is ‘are they of human or animal origin?' And the other big thing is ‘are they novel?'” “Any changes to anything in the program – process-wise or control-wise – late in the game could be a problem because you're gonna have to generate additional data. There's an unknown there. What does that change mean?” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInOdd Couple Series
What We Covered00:54 – Meranda and Brian flip the script by introducing fellow host, Ed Narke as today's guest01:56 – Ed speaks to his extensive background in CMC and the importance he places on building relationships based on trust11:06 – Ed expounds on his role at DSI and the impact he, Brian, Meranda and the entire DSI team are having on the CMC industry17:11 – Ed talks about his personal background and roots and the value of being adaptable and the impact COVID-19 has had on his business21:36 – Ed thanks some of the many mentors and friends who have assisted him throughout his career26:48 – Ed provides best practices and advice for operating within the CMC industry30:55 – How Ed strives to build trust in relationships37:27 – Ed shares some of his thoughts on the keys to his success40:32 – Ed answers a listener question about microbiome-based products43:31 – The value of developing powerful, positive routines45:46 – Understanding the urgency of self-improvementTweetable Quotes“I look back on my career and I kind of made a few big mistakes. For example, I went into the office of the Vice President at this company to resign. I was a kid and I was just upset about certain stupid little things. And, when I walked in there, instead of leaving the job, I made a connection with him as another lifelong mentor.” “Comparing INDs, NDAs, BLAs, I've always had this fascination with putting stuff together into a story.” “I hope I look back in fourteen years and say, ‘These are the best days of my life.'” “One of the things I have to remind myself every day is that life really hasn't changed, I have.”“Everything I learned that is valuable and dicey and on the edge I learned from Dan [Torok].” “My goal, hopefully, is to grow CMC Live, make it more interactive and maybe have a live audience with questions.” “To truly build trust, I learned it's better for my colleagues to get to know me as a person.” “Two things control the way we operate and who we are: our brains and our gut.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedIn
What We Covered00:55 – Ed, Brian and Meranda welcome to the show Paul Long who shares his well-rounded background as a project management consultant and speaks to some of the benefits and challenges of virtual project management17:09 – How Paul manages working with clients virtually19:08 – Tools Paul integrates in his project management process21:17 – Paul provides examples of how project management fits into drug development24:52 – Paul shares some project management tools that he utilizes, including the Gantt Chart29:35 – Paul makes a final case as to why project management is important33:41 – Paul differentiates between a project coordinator and a project manager34:28 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Paul for joining the showTweetable Quotes“We're fairly comfortable with the virtual environment that allows us to be flexible in who we staff. That's a plus. It allows us to be flexible in our time when there is a global project. That flexibility has always been there at DSI.” “It's similar to managing the communication prior to the COVID environment. You have to establish how the person wishes to communicate, what level they wish to communicate on. So, when I meet a client, I ask them these questions directly. ‘Are you comfortable with this kind of communication? Do you want a weekly update? What's the cadence for meetings?'” “I have to integrate our team and the client's needs into a common goal and make sure we're meeting that.”“The challenges haven't changed with COVID, but our work environment has.”“Again it comes down to communication, transparency and open discussion. And that's one of the things I try to drive as a project manager.”“Keeping the communication up avoids risk. We don't want surprises, unless they're good.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInPaul Long on LinkedIn
What We Covered00:43 – Ed, Brian and Meranda introduce today's 2020 Year-In-Review show and look back on learnings from Jim Mencel, Dave Adams and Daniel Torok10:11 – Ed, Brian and Meranda reflect back on their conversations with Rick Offerman, Les Mintzmyer and Dave Blasingame19:06 – Ed, Brian and Meranda talk about a recent panel discussion they held with other CMC experts21:00 – Ed, Brian and Meranda recap episodes featuring Kyriakos Michailaros, Bettina Kaplan and Colman Byrne31:06 – Ed, Brian and Meranda highlight a very special external guest, Hedley Rees who spoke with them about how to create a value chain37:39 – Ed, Brian and Meranda speak to their discussions with Judy Magruder and Catherine Bernard43:05 – Ed, Brian and Meranda wrap up this 2020 Year-In-Review, thank the listeners for their support in 2020 and look forward to what 2021 has in storeTweetable Quotes“One of the things that resonated with me on that particular podcast was how Dave [Adams] took a step back and said, ‘You really can't underestimate the importance of the skilled technicians that actually run the process.'” “The reality is they still need that person-in-plant. So, I think what Dan [Torok] brings to the table is what a lot of clients look for. Some clients don't have that infrastructure and they blindly trust the CMO – and sometimes not always to the right result.” “I think people are now realizing that they do need to take a lot of different factors into consideration when selecting their CMO and they might need that assistance from experts like us.”“If you know that you have properly identified and characterized the development history of your product, and its pitfalls, and its areas of concern – and you've explored those – it really makes for a much more robust filing that stands up to scrutiny.” “We had a special external guest, Hedley Rees, who talked a bit about supply chain and how to create a value chain.” “Our job as regulatory reviewers, strategists, authors, CMC experts, is to decipher what the data is saying.” “I think that's the experience that Judy brought to bear is that holistic approach to a client's program.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInBrian Lihou on LinkedInMeranda Parascandola on LinkedInTaming the Big Pharma MonsterzcTR6b8N5mnoOKtALIZa
Meranda tells us the awful story of a date she went on with a guy that drove way too fast, talked crap about his mom the entire time, and was a little too obsessed with WWE.
Meranda tells us the awful story of a date she went on with a guy that drove way too fast, talked crap about his mom the entire time, and was a little too obsessed with WWE.
On this episode we talk to our great friend Meranda Castonguay. We are finally set straight as to the pronunciation of her married name...she reminisces about her first time in a recording studio with two baboons...and a bit about her reign as Miss Maine gearing up for a Miss America pageant in Atlantic City when 9/11 happened. We also touch on the Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp, an organization that changed all of our lives. She helps us climb the Wall of Tunes too. Join the fun. #missamerica #missmaine #tobykeith #atlcShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://twitter.com/OBrienDoug1https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug
What We Covered01:03 – Ed, Brian and Meranda welcome to the show a panel of drug substance services experts, Daniel Torok, Dave Adams, Jim Mencel and David Blasingame who speak to trends they've observed in the landscape of API manufacturing 07:04 – The panel speaks to the types of drug manufacturing requests they've been seeing 14:42 – The panel expresses their shared concerns over the diminishing number of API manufacturing professionals in the United States 23:53 – The panel provides their thoughts on the immediate future of API manufacturing 30:04 – The panel discusses the current state of regulation 33:15 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank the panel for joining the showTweetable Quotes“We're certainly seeing a very rapid change in the API/CMO world. I think if you went out with an RFP maybe two years ago and you threw this RFP out to eight vendors, you'd have eight proposals back fairly rapidly.” “I don't know how many of you guys have been involved in plant build outs and plant qualifications. It is not a slam dunk, especially when you're trying to retrofit an existing site.” “The number of people in the U.S. who have manufacturing backgrounds in small molecules is just small and diminishing rapidly because all the jobs have been offshored.” “Good operators are worth their weight in gold.” “I think what has to happen [in the future of API manufacturing in the U.S.] is that the industry has to know that the demand is there.”Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInDaniel Torok on LinkedInDavid Adams on LinkedInJim Mencel on LinkedInDavid Blasingame on LinkedIn
On this episode, which drops on December 3rd, the anniversary of Freddie Mercury's death, we talk about Bohemian Rhapsody and expand on it to include our favorite musical bio flicks. We also talk about our friend Meranda, former Miss Maine, who sang on some of our songs....and climb the Wall of Tunes for a late 80s powerhouse. #freddiemercury #MissMaine #WingerShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://twitter.com/OBrienDoug1https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug
What We Covered00:54 – Ed, Brian and Meranda welcome to the show Amber Sheriff who speaks to her background as a regulatory affairs specialist in the pharmaceutical industry and the three procedures for obtaining market authorization in the European Union06:15 – What CMC drug development looks like in the EU and how it differs from the United States11:24 – Amber breaks down specifics of the centralized filing procedure in the EU15:49 – Amber provides insights on the impact of Brexit on CMC filing in the EU18:40 – Benefits and advantages of a decentralized or mutual recognition procedure23:28 – Amber speculates on the future of drug regulation, including collaborations between the FDA and the EU27:57 – Finals thoughts from Amber31:28 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Amber for joining the showTweetable Quotes“In principle, there are three procedures for obtaining market authorization in EU. One is the mutual recognition procedure. The second one is the decentralized. And then the third one is the centralized procedure.” “If you get an approval in Europe, there are testings that you have to do for EU.” “Effective planning is the key. Because then basically you know when you're going to get approval and you'll know when you will be able to market.” “So, what is happening now, people who have filed in the UK can no longer sell their products in EU because UK walked away from the European Union. So now they are setting up their own procedures because, by the end of this year, they will be fully separated from the European Union.” “The mutual recognition that is between the FDA and EU, I see that as becoming more and more the norm.” “Once you get the approval [in the EU], you get it in all twenty-seven countries, including Norway, Iceland and I think Lithuania.”Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInAmber Sheriff on LinkedIn
What We Covered00:55 – Ed, Brian and Meranda welcome to the show David Blasingame who speaks to his extensive background as a process chemist as well as the advantages and disadvantages of manufacturing drugs in China 10:20 – The importance of person in-plant activity and the White Coat Effect 11:29 – David speaks to the issues he's experienced with employee turnover 17:11 – Facts and myths about America's dependence on medicine from China, overcoming communications issues and the process of dealing with CMOs 23:41 – David talks about the benefits of staying with the same drug substance manufacturer and expounds on the reasons why not every program is a fit for China 31:55 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank David for joining the show Tweetable Quotes“One of the key activities for any oversight of manufacturing and any CMO is person in-plant activities.” “You better make sure you have an easy to manage process…easily transferable, and you really do have to budget to have a presence on that floor. All these things have to be factored into your decision to move into China.”“If you're looking for a commercial process that you might be able to take anywhere, I'm not necessarily sure that [China] is the place that you would go.” “We found it actually paid for itself in having somebody on staff who can speak the language because the communication style and the communication was very different than when we didn't have one.”“I think if you're planning on doing manufacturing in China, plan on being hands on.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInDavid Blasingame on LinkedIn
What We Covered01:12 – Introducing a very spooky Halloween Special where Ed, Brian, Meranda and the rest of the DSI Team share stories of time spent in creepy labs and other scary situations21:58 – Paul tells a story of working the graveyard shift at a hospital25:06 – Valerie and Meranda share their own spooky experiences working in pharma35:01 – An Excel Horror Story36:06 – Ed shares a scary email story followed by Dave's liquid ammonia experience48:55 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank everyone for joining the show and sharing their storiesTweetable Quotes“I've never tasted cherries as delicious as the ones that were being fed and rooted from the formaldehyde and sulfuric acid that was being pumped into the soil.” “You know it's a bad day when the local news crew is sitting in the lobby when you walk in.” “I would have to go down and walk – this is in the middle of the night, no one around – walk down to the basement, past the morgue, through the boiler room, into this dark, dank, dusty place with like rats and dig through boxes for the records.” “I've scared myself. I was working late one night and we had liquid oxygen on site and every once in a while you'd get a hiss or a clank or something weird. And the warehouse was making an awful lot of noise one night so I was like, ‘Ok, I'm just gonna go home.'” “In the days before corporations had things like change control, and quality groups on site and so forth, Smith-Kline and others were organized as just a bunch of chemical operators. And that was it. There was no other functions on site.”“Dave told a story about liquid ammonia and some scary situation there.” “I've actually been at a place where we did heavy duty analysis on bungie cords.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics – LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics – TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedIn
Our Tryst of Aria, Meranda and the Q draw up their straps and deliver and redeliver the on and onward towards the best and the rest of us and us again, and then some. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aquaqlabs/support
What We Covered01:19 – Ed, Brian and Meranda welcome to the show Dr. Rick Offerman who speaks to his experience as a process chemist, the drug development process and what goes into selecting a solvent 15:41 – The importance of selecting the right CMO partner 19:05 – Questions that must be asked in the beginning of the drug manufacturing process 23:14 – Dr. Rick breaks down best practices in cost-control 30:16 – The importance of the project timeline 40:13 – Dr. Rick takes a moment to recognize those who greatly influenced his career46:23 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Dr. Rick for joining the show Tweetable Quotes“A lot of CMOs are now going to a ‘one-stop shop' type model. So basically they'll say, ‘Yeah we'll take you all the way from gram quantities right through commercial. We can do your API and your drug substance.' But there's still a lot of smaller shops out there that can do small scale pre-clinical work.”“Cost is always a factor [in selecting a solvent] but it's not the major one.” “You're gotta have an integrated approach all the way through the system to understand the API that you're producing, the impurity profile, the crystal morphology, the polymorphs, that sort of thing.”“Realistically, when you look at the cost of an API as a percentage of a drug product, it's usually fairly low.”“If the analytical people aren't up and ready to go, then when the chemists start running stuff in the hoods, how do they analyze it? We don't have methods, so we're kinda going on a wing and a prayer.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInRick Offerman on LinkedIn
What We Covered01:16 – Ed, Brian and Meranda take a deep dive into analyzing CMC strategy and submissions11:26 – Ed, Brian and Meranda discuss resources required for compiling CMC dossiers and the importance of understanding roles and responsibilities within this process20:09 – Essential aspects of putting together an effective authoring team25:25 – Brian speaks to the importance of respecting the experience of those that have been working on projects from the jump28:28 – Ed, Brian and Meranda discuss what sponsors should know about CMC regulations to prepare for a marketing applicationTweetable Quotes“I think the experience level of that regulatory point person during the submission is really critical.” “Oftentimes we find that clients are also looking for a submission to be a learning opportunity for their own people.” “When you're preparing to undertake this preparation to write this, the first and probably the most critical step is to engage across disciplinary teams.”“One of the things that I think is often a recipe for anxiety and stress is not understanding roles and responsibilities.” “One of the areas that's really essential when you're putting together your authoring team is to have somebody at the client that truly understands where the skeletons are.” “Over the years we've worked to build in efficiencies that take a lot of the guess work out of compiling the submissions.” “I think respecting the experience of the people that brought the project to this point is critical.”“Planning is probably a better option than chance.”“Typically what I would do if I was moving on from an IND and starting to develop an NDA, I would start from ground zero, making sure I at least have an outline chart with all of the ECTB sections outlined in that manner.”“I think it's important to note that the cost of doing an incomplete filing is monumental.” “Regulatory authorities are part of the team. They're your friends. Seek advice, ask for their advice and also educate them.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInBrian Lihou on LinkedInMeranda Parascandola on LinkedIn
What We Covered00:59 – Hedley Rees joins the show to share his background in the pharmaceutical industry, his thoughts on Big Pharma and issues he's observed with medicine coming to market09:43 – Hedley speaks to the importance of designing supply chains strategically and why your supply chain is actually your value chain17:51 – Hedley discusses outsourcing in the pharmaceutical industry24:07 – Hedley provides his thoughts on Quality by Design (QBD), including changes that must be made to the process39:22 – Hedley shares some of his upcoming projects42:27 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Hedley for joining the showTweetable Quotes“If they all beat together at the same time, instead of taking sixteen years for penicillin to come to market it would take maybe four years.” “The main point between strategic supply team management is you actually engage with the end user of your product the same way as Apple would or any company who really builds value into their products.” “The value that you add – the money you bring in – has got to be less than the cost that you incur in the business and then you obviously make a profit grow.” “In terms of procurement, the industry has outsourced this critical asset.” “The problem with pharma is that there is no competition because once you've got a patented molecule approved, the most that's gonna happen is you get an oligopoly where two or three companies make blockbuster revenue.” “The body is the most complex, connected thing in the world.” “The other thing that people have noticed is that you can develop a drug now without being a pharma company.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInHedley Rees on LinkedInHedley's Book – Taming the Big Pharma Monster By Speaking Truth to PowerHedley's Blog PharmaFlowCutting Through the QBD Foliage, Aiming for the Roots Article
What We Covered00:53 – Kyriakos Michailaros joins the show to share his background and expertise in the subject matter of drug product services 02:59 – Kyriakos shares his thoughts on appropriate timing for a development report, the validation process and the importance of having your development report be a living document 08:53 – Addressing risks and concerns as it pertains to drug development programs and what Kyriakos looks for in a comprehensive development report 14:56 – Kyriakos speaks to the standards he looks for in development programs when determining dosage form and the value of efficient documentation21:49 – The importance Kyriakos places on stability data and proper documentation 30:03 – Kyriakos explains tablet friability, pan coating, the Ishikawa fishbone diagram and elaborates on the strangest dosage form he's ever come across40:02 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Kyriakos for joining the show Tweetable Quotes“I think it's never too early. Ideally you want to have the story of the development program pretty much summarized by the time you're making an NDA submission.”“A good development program is gonna do risk assessments at certain points along the way and assess what are the major concerns associated with developing this drug product.” “Particles tend to de-mix and segregate based on size.”“Some reviewers, it seems, can be primarily box checking, take less of a holistic risk based approach, which has been the trend for some time now. I try to focus on what is actually important for this particular product and has that been explored appropriately.” “If you're not gonna have a working development report, what you need to have is a working document repository with a file structure that can be easily followed so that you can go back and know what you have and piece together a report or a submission from that.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterKyriakos Michailaros on LinkedInLink to Hey Google, Tell Me About the Importance of Living Development Reports
What We Covered00:46 – Daniel Torok joins the show to share his experience as a process chemist and collaborating with CMOs in the pharmaceutical industry 07:54 – Daniel speaks to the importance of building trust in order to become an effective in-plant person 19:59 – Daniel details best practices he utilizes for site visits 24:15 – The information exchanged in a well-rounded site wrap up report 28:47 – Daniel shares some facts, myths and stories about CMOs 37:47 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Daniel for joining the show Tweetable Quotes“The White Coat Effect is real. Even in a good facility it's absolutely real. When operators find out the client is coming they behave very differently and the level of detail is much more.” “Probably the most touching was I spent a lot of time on an API facility on the East Coast and, on the last day, their process chemist said, ‘I want to thank you. You're the first person in plant who's ever actually helped me.” “I warn them, ‘I'm gonna be there when you don't really want me there.'” “Just because you walk out the door of the plant and you go to the airport and get on the plane, it [the process] shouldn't be done or finished for us.” “I think one of the myths people have is that a CMO absolutely knows their equipment all the time and the process is going to be run the same every single time.”“It changes, it's going to be fluid in this industry. Things happen. Things go wrong.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterDaniel Torok on LinkedIn
What We Covered00:44 – Ed, Brian and Meranda join the show to share their experiences in all phases of the pharmaceutical development industry5:12 – The process of filing an Investigational New Drug (IND) and a New Drug Application (NDA) 18:54 – What it means to have ‘rest-of-world awareness' as you author an NDA 22:37 – Ed, Brian and Meranda speak to the importance of storyboards and telling a story from the right perspective 28:55 – Ed, Brian and Meranda break down the detailed development process, including the work that Design Space InPharmatics does 39:28 – The document review process, timelines for submissions and tracking projects 49:00 – Ed, Brian and Meranda conclude the podcast and thank the audience for listening Tweetable Quotes“Filing an IND is important to get a trial started. And folks start clinical trials for a variety of reasons.” (05:43) (Ed)“Out of academia we see a lot of this very little information filed into an IND, and then very little information generated up to the point where you get to a Phase Two or Three where you see efficacy data and then suddenly you have to file an NDA.” “It's hard to become an expert. There's no real training. I think a lot of it is just experience. It's going into meetings with FDA when you don't have all the data.”“Make sure it looks good, because it does reflect on the actual data and content in there, just like anything in life.” “As the author goes through the process with the client, there's still another piece. And that's the publishing group.” “One way to alleviate that [stress] is to be able to give an update on any given subject or any given section at any given time.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInBrian Lihou on LinkedInMeranda Parascandola on LinkedIn
What We Covered01:15 – Dave Adams joins the show to discuss his experience with active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and provides examples of how he's solved problems with APIs in the past09:41 – What Dave looks for in a comprehensive, well thought out development program and how he works and interacts with process engineers15:02 – Dave provides his thoughts on sourcing the highest quality raw materials22:53 – Dave discusses the pilot scale example and the critical role of development32:30 – Dave talks about the importance of presenting a CMO with a well-characterized process and establishing solid relationships with your client and CMO38:26 – Dave explains what tech transfer is and provides suggestions for how CMO's can ensure they are receiving high quality raw materials42:46 – Dave speaks to the importance of tech transfer procedures and the role of process champions47:58 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Dave for joining the showTweetable Quotes“Manufacturing of APIs was very much a technical job, not a scientific process.” “In production, time is money. The longer it takes to run the process, the more it's going to cost your company or the more that a CMO is going to charge you to manufacture your product.” “You need to very carefully scout your suppliers and make good agreements with what it is they're going to be supplying to you.” “So yes, you need to investigate every ramification of development. And some of them might lead to surprises – you see in new impurities or new emulsion – and so you're going to have more development.” “It helps to have somebody on your side who understands production and knows when you're being taken advantage of and even upfront when you're making your contracts.” “It is very important to have one process owner – process champion – one person who represents the process.” Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInDave Adams on LinkedIn
What We Covered01:32 – Les Mintzmyer joins the show to discuss his background in biologics manufacturing, speak to CMO selection, and break down the RFP process 08:14 – Les speaks to the criteria he uses to identify the best CMO to work with and the importance of timely correspondence 18:59 – Lessons Les has gleaned from the RFP process throughout the years 24:34 – Challenges of communicating with foreign CMOs, including language and cultural barriers 32:15 – Les provides a brief overview of his experience in bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing 34:05 – Capacity and relationships in the CMO selection process 40:28 – Advice Les would give to those looking to potentially shift to a new CMO and why you should never place too much emphasis on a ‘name brand' 43:35 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Les for joining the show Tweetable Quotes“If you put the effort into getting a very detailed and exact request for proposal written, then the CDMO that is reviewing the request can determine if they have the resources to actually accomplish the task that you're looking for.”“The nice thing about having a good network is that you can certainly weed out the ones that you don't want to be involved.” “Every company wants everything yesterday.” “Tell you what, the money they'll spend on consultants early on is a drop in the bucket compared to change orders and change of scope and misunderstandings that occur later on.” “You can tell a lot about an organization if they'll let you take a look at their regulatory history, for instance, and look at their maintenance history. Those are two really key things.” “Most of the CMOs, they're not working at one hundred percent capacity. If they can get seventy or eighty [percent] they're pretty happy.”Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInLes Mintzmyer on LinkedIn
What We Covered00:43 – Colman Byrne joins the show to discuss his background in analytical chemistry and challenges he's observed in analytical method development and validation10:27 – Colman's recommendations for method development and validation plans15:04 – Colman speaks to the commonality of changing methods mid-stream 22:01 – Regulatory parameters that exist for analytical method development and validation for drug development 35:11 – Other physiochemical properties that can affect method development and the vital role that data plays in the validation process 48:32 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Colman for joining the show Tweetable Quotes“One of the difficulties is that when you're starting off with a molecule, you know relatively little about it. And, over the course of the development project, as you go further and further through pre-IND to Phase 1, Phase 3 and eventually into commercialization, you're constantly learning more and more about the molecule and about what can happen to it under different circumstances.” “It's typically less expensive to develop a solid test method than it is to develop a drug substance manufacturing process or to go through and manufacture bunches of batches of drug products. And so, it is really a question of trying to spend the appropriate resources at the appropriate time.”“Typically, you're looking at seven different parameters. The first one – one of the more important ones – is specificity, showing that you can, with a particular test procedure, separate out whatever you're looking to quantitate with that test method.” “You don't know and you can't know everything upfront, right away. You're always going to find more things out. Ideally, they're not going to be bad things that you have to do a lot to resolve. But, sometimes, that's what happens due to situations that are outside your control.” “You try to minimize the frequency in which you have these unfortunate learning experiences, but sometimes they're unavoidable. And by focusing your development upfront and looking at the available information and the potential pitfalls, then you can minimize the possibility of having what we call these unfortunate learning experiences that will cost time and money and cause potential delays.” “A validation of a test method should be a smooth process because you should expect that you know everything that could possibly gone wrong and will have addressed those before you do the validation. A validation is ideally just a rubber stamp to show that you have done, under control conditions, all the work that's needed to show that your data is accurate and precise and linear.” Relevant LinksAnalytical ServicesDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInColman Byrne on LinkedIn
What We Covered03:00 – Dr. Catherine Bernard joins the show to discuss her background in regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical industry07:35 – Dr. Catherine speaks to some of the challenges associated with preparing a CMC dossier10:38 – Dr. Catherine speaks to the vital role project management plays in submissions and explains realistic timelines and target dates12:58 – Dr. Catherine talks about her experience with breakthrough designations and managing sponsor expectations20:59 – The importance of listening to regulatory agencies such as the FDA29:01 – Future trends in pharmaceutical regulation that Dr. Catherine foresees and one thing the audience doesn't know about Dr. Catherine32:29 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Catherine for joining the showTweetable Quotes“You need to be very careful what you're going to put in a dossier during the product development.” (08:07)“And that's where the interaction with the FDA is critical. So, the sooner, the better. You need to be upfront when you go to those meetings with the FDA. However, you don't ask a question for which you don't want to hear the answer.” (09:04)“So, it's not because you're going to get a breakthrough or a fast track that you're going to cut the corner and not have all the appropriate information that is required or expected by the FDA. However, what you could do is do a science-based or some justification that you could propose to the FDA to mitigate the risk and ensure that your product meets always the same quality and strength.” (17:52) “There are times where, as a consultant, you could provide the best of your knowledge, but then the sponsor will decide, ultimately, what to do and when to do it.” (27:00)Relevant LinksDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInCatherine Bernard on LinkedIn
What We Covered02:08 – Bettina Kaplan joins the show to discuss her background in quality assurance, compliance and auditing within the pharmaceutical industry09:43 – Trends in quality auditing that Bettina observed before the shutdown and strategies to ensure a successful audit12:48 – Bettina expounds on when it's appropriate to have an expert, such as an analyst or a drug substance chemist, present during an audit14:42 – Bettina speaks to challenges that Covid-19 has posed to auditing and how she would prepare for a virtual audit19:48 – Risks and dangers associated with not having regular audits during Covid-19 and the importance of having flexibility as an auditor24:36 – Bettina discusses the evolution and growing acceptance of virtual audits in the pharmaceutical industry, including potential benefits and disadvantages30:05 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Bettina for joining the showTweetable Quotes“The person [auditor] needs to be able to communicate properly. So, build a rapport with the auditee. When you build that rapport, auditees tend to tell you more than just your basic questions.” “So, if you have to cover manufacturing, analytical and all the quality systems in one day to do a thorough audit, there's no way you can do it with just one person. You need to have the other experts.” “The other issue is going to an audit. If you're from a location like where I live, I have to be in quarantine for two weeks before I can even go into an audit. And then I have to be in quarantine for two weeks after. It's not feasible. And there are a lot of states like that where we have personnel that need to be able to audit and they can't.” “How do you get the site that you're auditing to work with you? It's showing them that you're willing to work with them.” “A paper audit is never as effective as a virtual or on-site audit. A paper audit a lot of times can be used in conjunction with the on-site or virtual audit.” Relevant LinksLeadershipDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInBettina Kaplan on LinkedIn
What We Covered02:10 – Judy Magruder joins the show to discuss her background in early stage drug development and best practices for creating integrated product plans06:21 – Judy provides her insights on CMC and the importance of identifying effective ways of executing strategy shifts in this ever-changing industry13:09 – Other communication tools early stage companies can use to meet milestones14:39 – How to manage expectations and risks as a CMO or head of an early stage drug development company21:52 – Judy expounds on CMC regulatory challenges that early stage companies face and the importance of developing a plan26:58 – Ed, Brian and Meranda thank Judy for joining the showTweetable Quotes“Think big picture first and then all the minutia and the smaller, what I call micro-plans, come later. And, I think that when companies take the time to do that upfront and build a registration strategy, ya know, ‘What does the product need to look like when it hits the market,' all the plans underneath that become that much more valuable and realistic.” “So, things change all the time. And so, whether you do a weekly meeting or a daily meeting or a sub-team, I just love that people know number one, what the change is because communication is the key. It's so multi-disciplinary. All these different disciplines depend on each other, so communicating change in a succinct way is very important.”“There's so many different ways to communicate what's important, what's the critical path, what are the milestones and what's important to focus on today.” “It's like anything in life. Unless you have a plan, there's no guarantee you're gonna get there. If you want to increase the probability that you're going to succeed, you need a plan that shows how you're gonna get there.” Relevant LinksInternational Council fo HarmonisationLeadershipDesign Space InPharmatics - LinkedInDesign Space InPharmatics - TwitterEdward Narke on LinkedInJudy Magruder on LinkedIn
Sit back and kick it with your b*tches, Meranda & Matt on the fifth installment of Sh*t Talk! Song produced and performed by Chelsea Pastel: chelseapastel.com / IG @chelseapastel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shit-talk-podcast/support
In this episode, I sit down with Meranda Squires, founder of The Lotus Centre in St. John's, NL. Meranda weaves quite the tale about her life, from growing up in the Ferryland lighthouse, to moving to India, to returning to Newfoundland with a sacred boon to bestow upon the City of St. John's. I am talking, of course, about yoga! Meranda simply exudes wisdom, and it was a special honour to speak with her and get her take on Self-realization, or enlightenment, or the direct experience of God, and the blissful way of life that becomes the new norm after such a transformation. A very special episode - I hope that you enjoy!Check out The Lotus Centre at http://thelotuscentre.caMy website can be found at http://andrewmarcrowe.comPowered by Caritas - http://poweredbycaritas.com
For this very special Halloween Straight-Up Strange Crossover episode, I am joined by Jaden of Straight-Up Enigmas and Meranda of All Things Dreams! Together we cover a topic intersecting our three shows, I tell a fictional story, Jaden shares a true-crime analysis, and Meranda covers the sleep side - all about Homicidal Sleepwalkers. For all of our shows and more, please check up straightupstrange.com References used during this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homicidal_sleepwalking#Parks_case https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/day-in-day-out/201212/sleepwalking-killers-and-what-they-tell-us-about-sleep https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleepwalking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Tirrell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zr2UrwfB8https://www.sleepassociation.org/sleep-disorders/more-sleep-disorders/sleep-walking/ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleepwalking https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/03/17/sleepwalking_n_6847100.htmlhttps://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/facts-about-sleepwalking
In celebration of Halloween, and with the help of two of my sister podcasts from Straight Up Strange Productions, you’re in store for a unique show tonight. This episode ties together each of our three, very different podcasts and styles to cover one overlapping, and relatively dark topic: the phenomenon of crimes committed while sleepwalking (and not just any crimes, but heinous, sometimes fatal ones.) First up is a fictionalized storytelling by Jennifer from Haunted Happenstance, then followed by some historical true crime facts by yours truly. This is then followed by another factual spin from the sleep/dream and science side from Meranda of All Things Dreams. Join us for this special, spooky episode! https://www.straightupstrange.com/the-lineup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homicidal_sleepwalking#Parks_case https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/day-in-day-out/201212/sleepwalking-killers-and-what-they-tell-us-about-sleep https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleepwalking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Tirrell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zr2UrwfB8 https://www.sleepassociation.org/sleep-disorders/more-sleep-disorders/sleep-walking/ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleepwalking https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/03/17/sleepwalking_n_6847100.html https://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/facts-about-sleepwalking
Welcome to this week’s What’s On! Guide. It's Episode 73 of the show and Órla McNabola brings us all the events going on across the county Órla speaks to Justin Farrell from Carrick Cineplex and he brought us up to speed on the latest releases at the flicks. Merenda, a Manorhamilton based manufacturer of wood veneer component products, are hosting an event to showcase the effect that a no-deal Brexit would have on their company. Managing Director Ronan Haslette tells Órla about their experiment. For anyone with an interest in drama and the arts, Leitrim International Community Group are hosting drama workshops soon. Lola Gonzales Farrell has all the details. Sarah Rooney, Manager of the Manor Hub in Manorhamilton welcomes everyone to a Coffee & Cake morning in aid of the North West Hospice Sligo. Órla also chats to Michelle Spence McGarry, owner of Soul Space studio in Carrick and they have a great variety of classes coming up during the week. It’s often been said that if you don’t eat boxty, you’re not a Leitrim man - we hear all about the upcoming Leitrim Boxty Festival with project manager Aoife McCormack. The Dock’s Paul Cunningham shares with Órla their upcoming productions. This evening, 12th September there will be a free Hands for Life training course in Drumshanbo, register at HandsForLife.ie and finally Breifne wraps up this week’s What’s On! Guide with our local sporting fixtures for the weekend.
To start off Female Lead Sci-fi month, Aislene and Gracie have a very special guest, Meranda from All Things Dreams! We discuss how awesome this movie is and how you can reboot a franchise after 30 years and it's also first time that we use the Furiosa Test on the Podcast! Join our Discord! (We need to use it more... you can help by joining! -Aislene) Check us out on our social media! Twitter Instagram Facebook Gracie's Youtube Channel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-feminist-critique/support
Did you know, you CAN like your lawyer? Whether you’re a sole proprietor, a CEO of a major corporation, or a medium-sized company owner, there are a lot of things you need to keep in mind to run your business smoothly. How well do you communicate with your employees? What steps do you take to ensure they are given equal opportunities? David Seserman, a successful Colorado civil trial attorney and the founding member of Seserman Law LLC, helps shed light on how businesses should handle their relationship with their employees. He believes that companies must provide equal opportunities among their subordinates. Highlighting the importance of proper communication and transparency in every organization, David gives advice on what businesses should do to prevent harassment from happening and elaborates on how attorneys can advocate for both the employer and employee’s rights and responsibilities. — Watch the episode: Listen to the podcast: Transparency and Employee Relationships with David Seserman My name is David Seserman. I am a civil trial attorney with the law firm Seserman Law (https://www.seserman.law/) . I use the term civil trial attorney for a very specific reason. I consider myself a trial attorney and not a litigator. The difference is a litigator is pretty good at pushing paper, arguing things, but is a bit uncomfortable at trial. A trial attorney enjoys going to trial and the challenges that that raises. I’ll give you an example. The way you can tell the difference between the two is if you are at a settlement conference and you are talking about resolving the case and the other side says to you, “David, if we can’t resolve this and settle this case here and now, then we’re going to go to trial.” If that’s an opportunity, you’re a trial attorney. If that’s a threat, you’re a litigator. We’re incredibly fortunate to have you on the podcast. I have my cohost, Meranda Vieyra. She’s with (https://www.denverlegalmarketing.com/) and we have David Seserman of Seserman Law. David, tell us a little bit about your business and who you serve. As a trial lawyer, you have to focus your practice. Most of my practice is in the realm of employment and employee benefits litigation. My employment law practice is fairly straightforward: age discrimination, gender discrimination, breach of employment contract, misappropriation of trade secrets cases and matters like that. I expand that to employee benefits because I have a fairly strong background in ERISA, that is retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, benefits of that nature. I consider myself more of an HR attorney because I cover the gamut. I have always carefully maintained a practice where I represent both management and individuals. I feel like that gives me a much more balanced perspective and allows me to counsel whoever it may be, whether it’s a C-Suite executive leaving a company or management looking at, “How do we deal with a situation where one of our employees just walked out with some trade secrets?” I can counsel them a little bit better because I understand the arguments that both sides will make. For your practice, what’s your predominant geographic focus? For the most part, it’s Colorado. I am licensed in Colorado. I don’t hold a license to practice law anywhere else. That being said, I have handled matters all over the United States. Sometimes you get the call that says, “We need you or want to hire you in this case.” It could be a court appearance in New Orleans or it could be in Dallas. It depends, but the predominant focus for me is localized. I try to stay very involved in the Colorado community and I try to concentrate my practice here because it’s home and it’s what I know best. They don’t know you and they don’t know how long you’ve been in the law...
The American Bar Association published a report stating that 90% of Americans cannot afford to pick up the phone and talk to an attorney. This is the reality with regards to the accessibility of legal services in America. Chris Ward, Independent Associate of LegalShield Business Solutions, talks about how LegalShield can provide individuals, families, and business owners unlimited access to a network of law firms across North America. Chris also shares that people can access LegalShield for a low monthly fee as opposed to high hourly costs of legal services elsewhere. Learn more as Chris demystifies business legal services and shares how he got into LegalShield, what their ideal client would be to help, implementing strict customer service, and more. — Watch the episode: Listen to the podcast: Demystifying Business Legal Services with Chris Ward and Co-Host Meranda Vieyra This is Chris Ward with LegalShield Business Solutions (https://www.legalshield.com/) . If you are looking for affordable access to quality legal representation and you don’t have any, this is for you. Welcome to the show, Chris. I’m joined by my cohost, Meranda Vieyra from (https://www.legalshield.com/) . He works in the Colorado and Wyoming areas. You’ve been with the company for quite some time. Thank you. It’s an honor to be invited onto the show. Tell us a little bit about your business and who you serve. My name is Chris Ward with LegalShield. In a nutshell, LegalShield gives individuals, families and business owners unlimited access to a network of law firms all across North America. As opposed to worrying about high hourly cost, people have unlimited access for a low flat month-to-month fee. Because of that, we have over 1.7 million households over 100,000 businesses across North America protected now. Backing up, how in the world did you get into LegalShield? It was a chance encounter. My background was the US Army. I served proudly for eleven years. The true Hollywood story is that in my last year, I was applying for jobs here, there and everywhere. I lived in Monterey, California and I was forced into entrepreneurship. The only job I got called back on was they wanted me to check IDs at the local British pub for $11 an hour. I didn’t think that my resume was only worth $11 an hour. I decided to follow a childhood dream of mine, which was video production. I’m not doing big projects, but I recognize the fact that this was the birth of YouTube and that entertainment was going to change from half-hour shows loaded with commercials to brief fifteen to twenty-minute videos without commercials. That’s what I focused on. Almost immediately, we resurrected a jazz record label. I saw an opportunity. There was an incredible catalog of albums that nobody had access to. I was always a fan of jazz. I played trumpet growing up through middle school and high school. I started the company. I collaborated with an architect that built a sound studio. He had no knowledge of sound engineering himself, but he was passionate about his area. We collaborated together and we hired an attorney. He charged us a $10,000 retainer. However, I was very naïve having never used an attorney before outside of the office to get my will done. I thought that $10,000 would last us years until I got our first invoice. As I got the invoice for a little over $1,500, I said, “This is in case of an emergency break glass.” I put the attorney on the wall and just started doing what a lot of business owners do. I started Google searching legal questions, downloading legal forms, writing contracts myself and praying to God that they never ended up on a judge’s desk. I’m absolved of any guilt, but now I’ve come to terms with that. A salesman came into my office one day and talked to me and my partner. He said, “If I could show you a way to protect and grow your business,...
Butler Snow is one of the best law firms that is committed to help and provide value and client satisfaction with over twenty offices nationwide. Dave Mayhan and Sarah O’ Brien are attorneys in Butler Snow specializing in litigation, particularly in defense of real estate and construction professionals. They share the typical challenges their clients face and how they are engaging with them, as well as walk us through their expertise in real estate and construction legalities. — Watch the episode: Listen to the podcast: Butler Snow: Your Guide To Legal Matters with Dave Mayhan, Sarah O’ Brien, and Guest Co-Host Meranda Vieyra We have (https://www.denverlegalmarketing.com/) . Welcome to the show. Hello, Bob and Meranda. Tell us a little bit about Butler Snow and what you do? Butler Snow is the law firm with over twenty offices and way over 40 specialty areas of law. Sarah and I have been in Denver for our entire careers. We’ve got a combination of nearly 50 years of practice. We specialize in litigation and in particular the defense of real estate and construction professionals. I think about driving into Denver and driving over here. It’s like cranes are sprouting from every nook and cranny. I would imagine given the pace of construction, not only in Denver but across the nation that you guys are busy. What does your typical client look like? I don’t know if there’s a typical client. The construction industry involves a broader range of professionals from those involved in the development, design and contractor professionals to inspectors. It provided a lot of employment here in town and it will continue to do so as people move here. Every client is unique and every subspecialty has different issues. We were all collectively trying to figure out how we can best plan and develop proper construction both in residential and commercial real estate as this town grows. We’ve seen growth in the past, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. As you guys look out across your client base and the typical challenges that your clients face, we were talking about being proactive to start with. When you guys are either engaged or retained for somebody for business, what are some of the proactive things that you could advise somebody in the trades that you represent that they might consider? One of the first things we would recommend is that you need to own your contracts, which is more than keeping the paper. Often somebody will hand you a contract that’s a standard agreement that is going to immediately be bent toward their benefit. We recommend that those be reviewed and modified and negotiated so that your contracts are to your benefit. From things all the way from limitations of liability to insurance issues, indemnity language up front. That’s a very important thing to address before you even start the project. For me, if I was to read a contract and I’m not a contract attorney, I may not see the nuance. There may be a piece that sticks out at you when you first look at it and go, “I wouldn’t sign it that way.” Do you find that given the pace of construction in Denver, that there are a lot of contracts that are signed quickly? If so, what would you advise if people are going down that road? We’re better than some. Smart people don’t read all their contracts. There’s an assumption or maybe a trust in someone. When you develop a team and you’re in a construction project, there needs to be that trust. Oftentimes, even smart people don’t read their entire contract and they take things for granted. When you do read that, you need legal expertise to know how your dispute resolution process is handled. Whether you’re going to be handling that upfront, how well you need to document your work. Even in the post-construction phrase, how do the warranty and resolution process work? All...
I'm joined by Meranda of the All Things Dreams podcast to reflect on the Atlantic Podcast Summit as well as our first six months in podcasting! We chat about choosing our names & logos, what tech we use, the challenges we faced, and top pieces of advice.
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When you look around and you think of lawyers and law firms, you think of the big ones. Truth be told, the majority of the law firms in Colorado and beyond are small law firms. Most of the time, they’re solo practitioners. Meranda Vieyra of Denver Legal Marketing says her goal is to make market space for solo practitioners and small law firms. Meranda’s goal is to have more people start choosing to spend the money that they allocate for legal services by supporting small law firms, keeping their lights on, keeping the Colorado economy booming, and supporting this level of small business in that industry. Meranda explains why the service she provides is unique and why the business community has taken notice. — Watch the episode: Listen to the podcast: Meranda Vieyra on Servicing Solo Practitioners And Small Law Firms With Legal Marketing I’m the owner of Denver Legal Marketing. I work with solo practitioners and small law firms in Colorado and beyond. My ultimate goal is to make some market space in the Colorado business community and beyond for the small law firms of the world, which are essentially small business. We are incredibly fortunate. I am in the world headquarters of Denver Legal Marketing (https://www.denverlegalmarketing.com/) with Meranda Vieyra. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us a little bit about your business and who you serve. Thanks for having me, Bob. I’m excited to talk to you. I founded Denver Legal Marketing. My business turns three on my daughter’s birthday in February. I’ve been very lucky to be successful. I have great clients. My sweet spot is solo practitioners and small law firms. I started out with a Colorado-focus, a Denver-focus and I’m looking to support my own community but word of my marketing firm has spread. At times, I’m working with lawyers in New York, Nevada, and California. You’re widely covered and known in Denver. There’s a lot of press about you. Why do you think that is? I’m a little bit unique when it comes to what a marketing professional or somebody in Colorado legal marketing looks like. I’m 5’1” and I am a working mom. I’ve been in Colorado law for twenty years. The way that I serve my clients and the types of clients that I serve is unique. Nobody else is doing this and so the business community especially has taken notice. You decided in a niche, for the potential client of yours and they reach out to you. How do they find you? Where do they find you on social media? LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/merandavieyra/) is my only place for social media. That is the easiest ROI when it comes to reaching other lawyers. I’m trying to reach lawyers and lawyers are playing on LinkedIn. About 90% of the lawyers in our country have LinkedIn profiles. The majority of my clients come through word of mouth. I’ve been in law for two decades. I’ve worked hard to protect my reputation. When I say what I’m going to do, then I do it. That travels. They come through word of mouth. They go to my website for confirmation of reputation and then they call. Everyone assumes once your business doors are open unless you get sued or unless something happens, you're good. Click To Tweet (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbusinessleaderspodcast.com%2Fmeranda-vieyra-on-servicing-solo-practitioners-and-small-law-firms-with-legal-marketing%2F&text=Everyone%20assumes%20once%20your%20business%20doors%20are%20open%20unless%20you%20get%20sued%20or%20unless%20something%20happens%2C%20you%27re%20good.&related) The website is DenverLegalMarketing.com (https://www.denverlegalmarketing.com/) . You’ve niched down in your market. We were talking about why you do what you do and there are some misconceptions about the attorneys and there’s a difference you’re trying to make in that community....
What kind of hustler are you? Isaac interviews Sarah Meranda, metalsmith mastermind behind Magpie Mouse Studios, about her work ethic, experimentation, and approach to growing her business, and a whole lot more.
For our new episode, the high tide has come in and left us the incredible treasure of MERMAID ZOE SMITH (aka Meranda)! Zoe is a high school student from Sandy, Utah. She has been acting for the past 7 yrs and mermaid-ing for 4 years. She gives us some history (Disneyland), industry terms (Merverts?), details […] The post CRE8TIVITY 037: “Mermaid Zoe Smith” appeared first on Utah Podcast Network.
For our new episode, the high tide has come in and left us the incredible treasure of MERMAID ZOE SMITH (aka Meranda)! Zoe is a high school student from Sandy, Utah. She has been acting for the past 7 yrs and mermaid-ing for 4 years. She gives us some history (Disneyland), industry terms (Merverts?), details […] The post CRE8TIVITY 037: “Mermaid Zoe Smith” appeared first on Utah Podcast Network.
Seth Meranda, Director of Marketing at Concordia University, Nebraska, discusses how a Facebook Live stream had their community glued to their screens and reaching for their checkbooks during a “Pie Your Professor” fundraising campaign during their Day of Giving. Find a breakdown of this episode here.
It's the first full-length episode, with my first proper guest- meet Meranda. We talk all things natural beauty, building a business in the age of the internet, and what it means to be a cozy girl. We also plug our upcoming event, the Lucayan Natural Network Club on May 30th - find tickets and more info here: http://bit.ly/LNNC1 You can find Meranda at http://lucayanoils.co.uk/, and on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @lucayanoils Find me at http://cozygirls.club, @cozygirls on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Email contact@cozygirls.club with your questions and suggestions! Please subscribe for future episodes on the iOS Podcasts app, Stitcher, or Overcast, and even leave an iTunes review if you like what I'm doing. Keep it cozy.
Lauren Meranda Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Judson University joins Gary Rozanc to discuss the different approaches to teaching web and interactive design within a traditional graphic design program. We go into specifics on the difficulties of finding the right balance between teaching visual design, front-end development, and user experience within a limited number of credits and finish up the conversation discussing just how many classes would be ideal to teach the three distinct, but interrelated disciplines.
Fred interviews Meranda Varnado, creator of the nationally recognized music based, chair-aerobics program Move Baby, Move! Meranda has extensive experience both teaching and choreographing aerobic exercise routines. She developed the Move Baby, Move! DVD to help ease her own pain since being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2003. Her goal: Help older adults maintain their independence. … Read more about this episode...
Meranda finds some peace. James's rollercoaster journey continues...Rejections, cardboard boxes, a new job.
Meranda has a big problem. James ensures that she's not alone.