Podcasts about Metropolitan State University

In Everyday Guardians, the podcast series of the Securing the Future of Space campaign, we speak with the people who are helping to build a more resilient, sustainable and secure orbital environment - whether through technology, policy or ethical leadership. Securing the Future of Space is underwritten by the American Space Exploration Fund. In the first episode, we hear from Dr. Daniel Capper, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Metropolitan State University at Denver. Daniel Capper, Ph.D., is a Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi and Adjunct Professor at Metropolitan State University in Denver. Trained at the University of Chicago in the field of science and religion dialogue, his interdisciplinary studies explore environmental ethical interactions with the nonhuman natural world comparatively as well as among American Buddhists.  Capper's many publications include the books Learning Love from a Tiger: Religious Experiences with Nature, Roaming Free like a Deer: Buddhism and the Natural World and Buddhist Ecological Protection of Space: A Guide for Sustainable Off-Earth Travel.  

Special National Black Girl Month™ Series | Co-hosted by Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown You may not remember her reading parenting books, but she knew how to raise a household and keep a family intact. Big Mama didn't need a manual—she had instincts, routines, and an unshakable sense of responsibility. She didn't just take care of you; she taught you what it meant to show up, even when nobody showed up for her. She built structure out of very little and carried generations with her hands, her prayers, and her presence. But now, you're the one leading. And you're doing it with memories of how it used to be and a front-row seat to how much has changed. Or maybe, you're starting from what you know in your heart.  In this first episode of our National Black Girl Month™ series, I'm joined by Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown and our guest, Dr. Rosemarie Allen—an education leader and national voice on racial equity and childhood development. This conversation is about mothering without a blueprint and making daily decisions in a world that doesn't always feel safe for your child—or for you. You'll hear how Dr. Allen went from being suspended in kindergarten to shaping national education policy. You'll hear what happened when she had to teach her son to go limp during a chokehold—so he could come home alive. “Have I been whipping my baby for no reason?” A young mother asked that on a bus. Dr. Allen didn't shame her. She stayed. She answered. She mothered her. That child is now older. This conversation is parenting at the intersection of love and fear. Survival and pride. Freedom and danger. And it's the kind of conversation that millennial Black mothers aren't always given the space to have—but desperately need. It's about the systems that mislabel brilliance as defiance. What happens when Black children are expelled from daycare before they can talk? Where can you talk about the pressure of sending your child into schools that once failed you? “Historically, through slavery, we learned to beat our children into submission because they had to survive. But we've evolved from surviving to thriving. Our job now is to help our children thrive.” – Dr. Allen Whether you're raising toddlers or teenagers, or carrying the weight of mothering others through your work, this episode offers room to reflect, release, and reimagine. Because what's passed down shouldn't just be pain. It should be power. — Visit drrosemarieallen.com for more on her work. Download the free National Black Girl Month™ Toolkit: facebook.com/groups/nationalblackgirlmonth Dr. Rosemarie Allen -  Dr. Rosemarie Allen is a distinguished leader and facilitator dedicated to fostering inclusive practices across all sectors of society. Currently serving as a Professor of Early Childhood at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Dr. Allen is also the Founder, President, and CEO of the Institute for Racial Equity and Excellence (IREE), supporting equity in educational, governmental, and corporate practices. With extensive experience, Dr. Allen has provided Keynote Addresses, training, facilitation, equity audits and other services for the United States Department of Education, 47 State Departments of Education, and the United States Customs and Border Protection, Public Broadcasting Service, TeachStone and various police departments, school districts, and other organizations, showcasing her commitment to creating equitable environments. An international expert, Dr. Allen is a respected keynote speaker, frequently presenting at global conferences. Her advocacy for justice and inclusive practices has significantly shaped policies in educational, governmental, and corporate settings. In addition to her teaching role, Dr. Allen serves as a faculty member for the Pyramid Model Consortium and as an Associate Professor of Research for The Children's Equity Project (CEP) at Arizona State University. She also contributes as a consultant for the Positive Early Learning Experiences (PELE) Center at the University of Denver and guest faculty at Georgetown University. Her previous roles include directorship positions with the Colorado Department of Human Services, where she shaped early learning policies and programs. As the Equity and Culture expert for 9News KUSA, Dr. Allen hosts a weekly segment addressing race, culture, and child development. Her accolades include the prestigious T. Barry Brazelton Friends of Children Award, the MLK Peace Award, and the Rosa Parks Diversity Award, among others. Dr. Allen earned her B.A. from California State University, Long Beach, her Master's in Education from Lesley University, and her Doctorate in Equity and Leadership in Education from the University of Colorado, Denver. Dr. Allen's unwavering commitment to education and equity continues to inspire change and drive progress towards a more inclusive future for all.

This episode features Mary Tucker and Garrett Chism discussing an interprofessional education pilot program between Metropolitan State University of Denver and Denver Health. The program is supported by a grant from the Copic Medical Foundation and focuses on simulation training for nursing and EMT students to improve patient outcomes. The objectives include evaluating critical changes in patient assessment, completing trauma assessments, and demonstrating closed-loop communication. A key aim is to teach students from different disciplines to communicate effectively and understand each other's roles to reduce errors in patient care. Metropolitan State University Nursing Program: https://www.msudenver.edu/nursingDenver Health EMT training program: https://www.denverhealth.org/paramedics Feedback or episode ideas email the show at wnlpodcast@copic.comDisclaimer: Information provided in this podcast should not be relied upon for personal, medical, legal, or financial decisions and you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice that pertains to your situation. Health care providers should exercise their professional judgment in connection with the provision of healthcare services. The information contained in this podcast is not intended to be, nor is it, a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment, advice, or judgment relative to a patient's specific condition.

Author DAVID R. SLAYTON returns to Vox Vomitus with his newest fantasy, ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, the first installment in the LIBERTY HOUSE series, which draws from his earlier amazing Adam Binder Series. “David R. Slayton is a master of tightly plotted, can't-stop-reading fantasy.” — “Barbara Ann Wright, award-winning, Lambda-nominated author” “David's stories are at once relatable and otherworldly. Allowing an exploration of self and circumstance with the distance of imagination.” — “Chris and Bronwyn, Thirsty on Toon podcast” “Fun, witty, at times dark, but always hopeful, David's writing opens the door to a world where LGBTQ+ characters get to be the heroes who will need to overcome family trauma if they're going to save the world.” — “James Persichetti, author of A Tale of Two Knights” “Rough and tumble urban fantasy honed with eldritch grace.” — “S. W. Sondheimer “ About ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Isaac Frost is an assassin. Raised in the Graveyard of the cruel and mysterious Undertaker, he has mastered the deadly art of the knife and the skill of survival, together with scores of others just like him—young men taken from their families to become the most infamous killers throughout the realms of elves and humans. But Isaac is unique: a single drop of another's blood can confer upon him the knowledge and power of friend and foe alike. After crossing paths with the elf queen Argent, Isaac is sent to a strange magical school for wayward practitioners in the hopes that he can learn where he—and his unusual talent—fit in the world. Isaac is charmed by the school's chaotic nature and finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Vran, a Sea Elf haunted by secret knowledge. But Vran isn't the only one with secrets, and Isaac's arrival is no accident. The Undertaker has charged him with infiltrating the school for the purpose of destroying it utterly, and his future rests on completing his mission—before the Undertaker takes matters into his own hands. Two time Colorado Book Award finalist David R. Slayton (He/Him) grew up outside of Guthrie, Oklahoma, where finding fantasy novels was pretty challenging and finding fantasy novels with diverse characters was downright impossible. In 2015, David founded Trick or Read, an annual initiative to give out books along with candy to children on Halloween as well as uplift lesser-known authors or those from marginalized backgrounds. A lifelong Dungeon Master, video gamer, and sci-fi/fantasy/comic book fan, David has degrees in History and English from Metropolitan State University in Denver. He'll happily talk your ear off about anything from Ancient Greece to Star Trek. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host Jennifer Anne Gordon, award-winning gothic horror novelist and Co-Host Allison Martine, award-winning contemporary romance and speculative fiction novelist have taken on the top and emerging new authors of the day, including Josh Malerman (BIRDBOX, PEARL), Paul Tremblay (THE PALLBEARERS CLUB, SURVIVOR SONG), May Cobb (MY SUMMER DARLINGS, THE HUNTING WIVES), Amanda Jayatissa (MY SWEET GIRL), Carol Goodman (THE STRANGER BEHIND YOU), Meghan Collins (THE FAMILY PLOT), and dozens more in the last year alone. Pantsers, plotters, and those in between have talked everything from the “vomit draft” to the publishing process, dream-cast movies that are already getting made, and celebrated wins as the author-guests continue to shine all over the globe. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com https://www.facebook.com/VoxVomituspodcast https://twitter.com/VoxVomitus #voxvomitus #voxvomituspodcast #authorswhopodcast #authors #authorlife #authorsoninstagram #authorsinterviewingauthors #livevideopodcast #livepodcast #bookstagram #liveauthorinterview #voxvomituslivevideopodcast #Jennifergordon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voxvomitus/support

In this episode, Dr. Kathleen McInnis is joined by Dr. Janine Davidson, who currently serves as president of Metropolitan State University of Denver and the chair of the Defense Policy Board. The pair discusses Dr. Davidson's years of navigating the bureaucracy within the Pentagon and the lessons she has taken with her to higher education.

This episode continues our series of DEI conversations originally featured during the DEI Symposium of the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Association Conference in San Diego, CA. Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn hosts a discussion with Denise Felder that explores how career advising can be reimagined through a lens of decolonization.What does it mean to decolonize? In many aspects of our lives, the concepts we live by were not developed by people like us. This discussion includes the intersections of career readiness and social justice, particularly focusing on marginalized communities. The conversation covers practical ways to make career development more inclusive by addressing systemic inequalities and reshaping traditional advising approaches. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn Ed.D, GCDF, CCC, NCC is a Clinical Professor at Southern New Hampshire University. She also serves as a career consultant through her private practice, Increasing Our Understanding (I.O.U.) Consultation, LLC.Denise Felder (she/her; @DeniseMpls) is a Workforce Equity Advocate and Career Coach with nearly 20 years experience exploring the intersections of career readiness and social justice. She supports the work and life plans of job seekers and career changers from marginalized communities in numerous K-12, higher education, community, and public organizations. Denise is a past president of the Minnesota Career Development Association, a Certified Poverty Awareness Coach, an Offender Job Retention Specialist, and a YWCA Racial Justice Facilitator. Her credentials also include the Equity Works Leadership Institute at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota's ECHO (Equity Certificate Hosted Online) Diversity Certificate, and the Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy with the Twin Cities African American Leadership Forum. Denise earned a master's degree in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University. Her consulting business DeniseMpls Career Services is based in Minneapolis, MN, operates in cyberspace, and lives in the hearts of many.  RESOURCESDEIBA Roundtable Handout from 2025 NCDA ConferenceDecolonizing the Workplace: How to Rethink Your Organizational Culture and Leadership Approach (Berret-Koeler)A consciousness-raising approach to career development (Career Guidance for Social Justice)Equity Expansion Glossary: bit.ly/Glossary-DeniseMpls Equity Expansion Media List: https://bit.ly/media-list-DeniseMplsSend us a text

This is the  fifth episode of our special podcast series exploring the Sept/Oct themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine's Health & Fitness Journal on professionalization and advocacy. In this episode, we'll explore the important topic of education and credentialing, with Dr. Ben Thompson, the lead author for the article in the themed issue entitled "The Role of Programmatic Accreditation, Certification, and Career Advancement." Ben has extensive experience in academic accreditation and credentialing in the exercise profession.  His journey through academia and his impactful work with the ACSM and CREP provide a rich backdrop to our discussion on how accreditation and certification can bolster the credibility of exercise professionals with healthcare providers and the public.We delve into programmatic accreditation within academic institutions, focusing specifically on kinesiology and exercise science programs. Ben demystifies the process universities must undergo to achieve programmatic accreditation and highlights the differences between accredited certifications versus less rigorous alternatives. We also tackle the ongoing debate between certification and licensure, considering their respective roles in fostering trust within the healthcare industry.  Tune in for invaluable insights and resources that will guide you through the professional standards and career advancement opportunities in the exercise profession.Show Notes Page: https://wellnessparadoxpod.com/episodeacsm5Our Guest: Dr. Ben Thompson, Ph.D., FACSM, ACSM-EP Ben is a professor and program director of a CAAHEP accredited Exercise Science program at Metropolitan State University of Denver.  He currently serves as the chair of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) and is an advisory board member to the Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP). He has served as the Chair for the ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards for the Exercise Physiologist and President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of ACSM.  He is dedicated to preparing his students to be future exercise professionals and continues to advocate for the profession. Follow us on social at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessparadox https://www.instagram.com/wellnessparadox/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-paradox-podcast https://twitter.com/WellnessParadox

Courtney Ryan was playing on the women's soccer team at Metropolitan State University in Denver when she suffered an injury that left her paralyzed. She would be recruited by and transferred to the University of Arizona to play wheelchair basketball and finish her degree, winning a national title there as well. At the 2020 and 2024 Paralympic Games, she has been an integral member of Team USA's medal efforts. In addition to being a player, she is also a coach. We talk about adaptive sports, mental health, and more.

In part two of the conversation, Elizabeth Kleinfeld and Julie Prebel discuss 'activist editing', the method that they and Sohui Lee used to edit the collection Disruptive stories: Amplifying voices from the writing center margins. About the authors Elizabeth Kleinfeld teaches rhetoric and writing theory and practice courses in the ⁠English department⁠, coordinates the new Disability Studies minor, and directs the ⁠Writing Center⁠ at ⁠Metropolitan State University of Denver⁠. She is writing a memoir about being her husband's caregiver and working on a scholarly project studying how the sex lives of disabled people are represented in memoirs. She is also a coach for the ⁠National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity⁠, an end-of-life doula, and a hospice volunteer.   Julie Prebel teaches courses in rhetorical theory, critical theory, and American cultural studies, and directs the ⁠Writing Center⁠ at ⁠Occidental College⁠. Along with ongoing research in rhet-comp, she is currently working on a manuscript focused on the racialization of sentiment in (seemingly) feminist representations of rights discourse in literature and popular media. She presents her work regularly at national conferences such as IWCA, CCCCs, and the American Studies Association.

Representative Walter Hudson and Senator Eric Lucero from Minnesota join the program to share their eye opening personal experience with Tim Walz. The media protected him with an ongoing operation that created a shield so the people did not know what really was going on. This conversation exposes the truth. You can follow Walter Hudson at https://www.hudsonformn.com/ or on TwitterX at @WalterHudson. You can follow Eric Lucero at https://www.ericlucero.com/ or on TwitterX at @EricLuceroMN Links mentioned in the show: Nano Soma: Try the Amazing Nano Soma line of products and receive a 10% discount at https://iwantmyhealthback.com/sarah MasterPeace: Remove Heavy Metals including Graphene Oxide and Plastics at https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/my-account/uap/?ref=11308 Miles Franklin: Learn more how you can convert your IRA or buy precious metals by emailing info@MilesFranklin.com - tell them ‘Sarah sent me” and get the best service and prices in the country. Consider subscribing: Follow on TwitterX @Sarah_Westall Follow on my Substack at SarahWestall.Substack.com See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma MUSIC CREDITS: “In Epic World” by Valentina Gribanova, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio     See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Brighteon | Clouthub | Odysee | Rumble | Youtube | Tube.Freedom.Buzz   Biography Senator Eric Lucero Eric Lucero presently serves in the Minnesota Legislature as a member of the State House of Representatives. Eric was first elected in 2014 serving the eastern Wright County cities of Albertville, Hanover, Otsego, St. Michael, and the Wright County portion of Dayton. Eric's professional background includes over 20 years in the information technology and cyber security fields. He owns a consulting firm assisting organizations of all sizes with information security projects. Eric is also a former seven-year college instructor having taught Computer Security, Computer Forensics, Voice & Data Communications, and other courses. ​Eric cares about people and has spent his entire adult life working hard to give back. ​Eric's academic background includes an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Forensics and Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement with Minors in Mathematics and Psychology all from Metropolitan State University, and a Computer Networking Design and Development Degree from NEI College of Technology.   Biography Representative Walter Hudson Prior to being elected to his first term as your state representative, Walter served the residents of Albertville, Minnesota on their city council for seven years. He lives with his wife Carrie and two sons. Walter advocates for justice and public policy as a media commentator. He formerly hosted 'Closing Argument with Walter Hudson' on Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130, contributed extensively to PJ Media, and served as an associate editor with the David Horowitz Freedom Center. From his own words: My father wasn't like those around him. He grew up in Detroit in a neighborhood which imposed limits. He was told he would never amount to anything. Any aspiration was mocked. Any goal undermined. But my dad persevered. He believed that he could create a better life for himself and his family if he cut against the grain, worked harder, went to school, took risks, and made moves. For a couple years of my early childhood, I never saw him, because he worked overnight, slept during the day, and attended trade school in the afternoon. His effort eventually paid off. He moved up from airline stock clerk to commercial airplane mechanic, working for what was then Northwest Airlines and would become Delta. When his moment came, he jumped at the opportunity to move us from Detroit to the airline's h...

Kristy Ventura is a teenage girl with the deepest of emotional and psychological problems. From family drama (her mother left her at a young age, and she blames her dad) to constantly starting fights with people, Kristy has a hard time keeping herself in check and out of trouble, and as a result, she lost what she considered her best partner, Violet Wayne. One day, Kristy tries to make up with Violet, but then finds out that Violet was in a completely different part of the globe. From this point, Kristy jumps through a plethora of hoops to get the slightest bit of interaction with Violet. Kristy understands that she must do everything in her limited amount of power to reunite with Violet and get a step closer to repairing her shattered spirit. This work serves as a debut publication for A.J. Bozeman, an author residing in Minneapolis, MN. A.J. graduated from Hopkins High School in 2019, and was one of two speakers within the ceremony. A.J. is a music lover, ranging from genres such as rap, pop, EDM, indie folk, and house music. A.J. is also a college graduate recently receiving a Bachelor's of Arts degree in psychology from Metropolitan State University. A.J. has maintained a passion for creative writing from the early age of 12, and this passion was fully realized as he began writing ‘The Door Behind Me' in June of 2020. A.J. is an avid fan of the 2020 critically acclaimed video game, The Last Of Us Part II, which served as the primary inspiration for this novella. For more info on the book click HERE

Elizabeth Kleinfeld, Julie Prebel and Sohui Lee are the editors of the new book, Disruptive stories: Amplifying voices from the writing center margins, a collection of essays on challenging writing center narratives. In this episode, Professors Kleinfeld and Prebel explain what the two of them have learned and started applying from the book to question their own assumptions. Mentioned in the episode: Patricia Dunn's "⁠Chapter 4: Revising & Editing Myths, Metaphors, and Multisensory Strategies⁠" in ⁠Talking, Sketching, Moving: Multiple Literacies in the Teaching of Writing⁠. Karen Moroski-Rigney's "⁠Chapter 9: Crippling Marginality: Disability and Directing a Writing Center⁠" in ⁠Disruptive Stories: Amplifying Voices from the Writing Center Margins.⁠ Episode 19: "Lucie Moussu on Poorly Designed Research Projects" Episode 26 "Decolonization and the Writing Center" with Nancy Henaku About the guests: Elizabeth Kleinfeld teaches rhetoric and writing theory and practice courses in the English department, coordinates the new Disability Studies minor, and directs the Writing Center at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is writing a memoir about being her husband's caregiver and working on a scholarly project studying how the sex lives of disabled people are represented in memoirs. She is also a coach for the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, an end-of-life doula, and a hospice volunteer.   Julie Prebel teaches courses in rhetorical theory, critical theory, and American cultural studies, and directs the Writing Center at Occidental College. Along with ongoing research in rhet-comp, she is currently working on a manuscript focused on the racialization of sentiment in (seemingly) feminist representations of rights discourse in literature and popular media. She presents her work regularly at national conferences such as IWCA, CCCCs, and the American Studies Association.

In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall explores the power of storytelling in PR and branding with Tangia Renee Al-awaji Estrada. Tangia, a PR and brand strategist and co-founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators, shares her journey from political science and community organizing to founding her own PR agency. The conversation covers the importance of personal branding, effective media relations, and the unique challenges of PR efforts within multicultural communities. Tangia emphasizes the need for genuine relationship-building and understanding the nuances of different communities. The episode also features insights on maintaining authentic connections and highlights the impact of the pandemic on Tangia's career trajectory. Additionally, the podcast episode includes a segment about Pitchcraft, a platform for improving media pitching. 00:00 Introduction to The PR Maven® Podcast 01:05 The Importance of Personal Branding 02:08 Meet Our Guest: Tangia Renee Al-awaji Estrada 03:57 Tangia's Journey into PR and Branding 06:38 Impact of the Pandemic on Tangia's Career 09:00 Building Relationships with Media Professionals 11:41 Challenges in PR with Multicultural Communities 14:54 Best Practices for Authentic Relationships 18:11 Pitchcraft: Enhancing Media Pitching Skills 20:27 Empowering Underrepresented Communities 25:00 The Power of Storytelling in Branding 29:47 Tangia's Recommended Resources and Contact Information 31:31 Conclusion and Farewell Related Episodes  Episode 140: Supporting Maine's newcomers and diversity in business, with Alyne Cistone, founder and CEO of Global Tides Consulting LLC Episode 125: Embracing humanity from building relationships to diversity and inclusion, with Fabiana Meléndez, senior publicist at Zilker Media How Marketing Can Help Overcome Challenges in Higher Education With Cheryl Broom – Episode 168 About Tangia  Tangia Renee Al-awaji Estrada is a dynamic PR and brand strategist, and international public speaker with a passion for storytelling and community building. As the Co-Founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators, Tangia is committed to elevating diverse voices and sharing stories that matter. Her work has been recognized by top publications such as USA Today, Bustle, NPR and more. She regularly shares both her public relations and podcasting expertise with national and global audiences. With a background in community organizing, media relations, public policy and campaigning, Tangia brings a unique perspective to her work as a PR professional. She understands the power of storytelling to shape perceptions, build brand awareness, and create meaningful connections with audiences. Her strategic insights and expertise in media relations have helped countless clients and community initiatives achieve their business goals and secure high-profile media coverage. Tangia is a natural leader and mentor; her passion for empowering others is evident in everything she does. She has a talent for building relationships and creating collaborative partnerships, and she is committed to creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in the media and PR industries. She holds a degree in political science from Metropolitan State University and a master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Nonprofit Management from Regis University. Tangia is also the creator of That's What She Did Podcast, a show that amplifies the voices of brilliant women. The podcast was named by USA Today as a top show to listen to for Women's History Month.

“Every culture is telling different stories to some degree. And when we share our each other's stories and we read and learn and engage and practice empathy, then we stand a better chance of understanding the ways in which our diversity is a tool for the future.”--Michael KilmanFollows on from the mini-series where host of the How To Write The Future podcast, Beth Barany, delved into the book Build Better Worlds by Michael Kilman and Kyra Wellstrom. In Episode 109, “Interview with Michael Kilman, co-author of Build Better Worlds, part 2 of 2.” Beth continues her interview with co-author Michael Kilman about how our upbringing and culture can affect us each differently and why anthropology is important for the future,Sensitivity warning: There is a mention of the Gaza war in an anthropological context.About Michael KilmanMichael Kilman is an author and anthropologist and lectures at the University of Colorado at Denver and is host of the YouTube series Anthropology in 10 or Less.  After teaching anthropology for 9 years and working with 25 native American Tribes over the course of ten years, Michael published four science fiction novels in a series called The Chronicles of the Great Migration. His most recent co-written book, Build Better Worlds: An Introduction to Anthropology, for Game Designers, Fiction Writers, and Filmmakers, uses the social science of anthropology to help people with fictional world building.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.kilman.5LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kilman-m-s-075b7110/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authormichaelkilmanWebsite: http://loridianslaboratory.comAbout Kyra WellstromKyra Wellstrom earned a Bachelor's Degree in anthropology from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a Masters Degree in forensic anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. She currently teaches archaeology, cultural anthropology, forensic anthropology, and biological anthropology, always with a focus on bio-cultural interaction and holism. Kyra has a passion for teaching and enjoys helping students engage with material by encouraging their creativity. She designs her courses with a focus on game play, multimedia interaction, and world building.RESOURCESBuild Better Worlds: An Introduction to Anthropology for Game Designers, Fiction Writers and Filmmakers by Michael Kilman and Kyra Wellstrom https://books2read.com/bbwhtwtfFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranyCO-PRODUCTION AND SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2024 BETH BARANYQuestions? Comments? Send us a text!--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/0clwwvlf6e3jMUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

“I think if you're writing truthfully, because that's what we're trying to do a lot of times as author, telling a good story, but being honest in our writing and in terms of the human experience, I think it really helps to have some sort of guidepost for how do we build these human experiences?”-- Michael Kilman Following on from the mini series where podcast host Beth Barany delved into the book Build Better Worlds by Michael Kilman and Kyra Wellstrom, in this latest episode Beth chats to co-author Michael Kilman about his history and interest in anthropology and how it helped shaped chapters of the book, titled “Interview with Michael Kilman, co-author of Build Better Worlds, part 1 of 2.” About Michael KilmanMichael Kilman is an author and anthropologist and lectures at the University of Colorado at Denver and is host of the YouTube series Anthropology in 10 or Less.  After teaching anthropology for 9 years and working with 25 native American Tribes over the course of ten years, Michael published four science fiction novels in a series called The Chronicles of the Great Migration. His most recent co-written book, Build Better Worlds: An Introduction to Anthropology, for Game Designers, Fiction Writers, and Filmmakers, uses the social science of anthropology to help people with fictional world building.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.kilman.5LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kilman-m-s-075b7110/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authormichaelkilmanWebsite: http://loridianslaboratory.comAbout Kyra WellstromKyra Wellstrom earned a Bachelor's Degree in anthropology from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a Masters Degree in forensic anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. She currently teaches archaeology, cultural anthropology, forensic anthropology, and biological anthropology, always with a focus on bio-cultural interaction and holism. Kyra has a passion for teaching and enjoys helping students engage with material by encouraging their creativity. She designs her courses with a focus on game play, multimedia interaction, and world building.RESOURCESBuild Better Worlds: An Introduction to Anthropology for Game Designers, Fiction Writers and Filmmakers by Michael Kilman and Kyra Wellstrom https://books2read.com/bbwhtwtfFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranyCO-PRODUCTION AND SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2024 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/Questions? Comments? Send us a text!--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/0clwwvlf6e3j MUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

A new play that immerses the audience in elaborate, layered soundscapes at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts asks the question, "Where Did We Sit on the Bus?" for Latino Americans during a time of segregation. Actress Satya Chavez joins us along with Ramon Del Castillo, a retired professor of Chicana Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

A new play that immerses the audience in elaborate, layered soundscapes at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts asks the question, "Where Did We Sit on the Bus?" for Latino Americans during a time of segregation. Actress Satya Chavez joins us along with Ramon Del Castillo, a retired professor of Chicana Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

As a child in Georgia, Reatha Clark King picked cotton for $6 a day to help her family make ends meet. Then, buoyed on the hopes and expectations of her family and church, she blazed a trail from a one-room schoolhouse in the segregated South to college.  She pushed past gender and racial barriers as a Black woman to become a research chemist in the 1960s, contributing to NASA's moon landing. She went on to become a college dean, university president and a philanthropist and a vice president of a major corporation.  Earlier this week, she was honored at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota with a reception and celebration of her recent biography, “Find a Trail or Blaze One.”  MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota trailblazer Reatha Clark King about her life. Guest:  Reatha Clark King worked as a research chemist for the National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D.C. In the 1960s. She moved to Minnesota to become president of Metropolitan State University from 1977 to 1988. She was a vice president of General Mills Corporation and president and executive director of the General Mills Foundation until she retired in 2002. Her biography “Find a Trail or Blaze One” was published in 2021.  

As a child in Georgia, Reatha Clark King picked cotton for $6 a day to help her family make ends meet. Then, buoyed on the hopes and expectations of her family and church, she blazed a trail from a one-room schoolhouse in the segregated South to college.  She pushed past gender and racial barriers as a Black woman to become a research chemist in the 1960s, contributing to NASA's moon landing. She went on to become a college dean, university president and a philanthropist and a vice president of a major corporation.  Earlier this week, she was honored at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota with a reception and celebration of her recent biography, “Find a Trail or Blaze One.”  MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota trailblazer Reatha Clark King about her life. Guest:  Reatha Clark King worked as a research chemist for the National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D.C. In the 1960s. She moved to Minnesota to become president of Metropolitan State University from 1977 to 1988. She was a vice president of General Mills Corporation and president and executive director of the General Mills Foundation until she retired in 2002. Her biography “Find a Trail or Blaze One” was published in 2021.  

On this episode, Nate is joined by Solar Oven collector and educator Luther Krueger to discuss the ins and outs of solar cooking. In the western world, most of us are used to indoor, gas or electric stoves, typically powered by fossil fuels, and in a third of the world, people are still using solid fuels - wood, coal, or dung - which come with many health and environmental risks. Solar ovens are an alternative which makes use of passive solar energy at a range of temperatures and can be made from basic or reused materials. What would it take on a cultural and economic level for more people to adopt these low-tech solutions? How can solar cooker designs vary to match the needs of the individual and community in varying environmental conditions? Could we take inspiration from this example of Goldilocks Technology for other areas of our lives in a slower, lower-energy throughput future? About Luther Krueger Since 2004 Luther Krueger has been collecting unique classic and contemporary solar cookers and promoting solar cooking as the means to halt deforestation, clean unsafe drinking water in remote areas of developing countries, and reducing any community's dependence on fossil fuel. Krueger's unincorporated, volunteer-run Big Blue Sun Museum of Solar Cooking aims to preserve the history of solar cooking while promoting the practice through the video series on the Museum's youtube channel and as contributing moderator to the Solar Cookers World Network on social media and by promoting solar cooking at regional events. Krueger is a Senior Community Faculty member at Metropolitan State University where he teaches the Capstone course for the Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration degree program. Krueger retired from the Minneapolis Police Department in 2023 after twenty-eight years as a civilian community liaison and crime analyst, where he developed and launched several community policing initiatives. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AaLHkRRbbT4 More info, and show notes: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/119-luther-krueger

What would you do if you had $2000 burning a hole in your pocket, access to a university office building for a few hours, and eight friends who all had nothing better to do at the same time? Probably make a movie better than this. Glenn Berggoetz is a magician who, through persuasion or spiked drinks, convinces a few other people to spend a beautiful, sunny Colorado day "filming" a travesty that he wrote, directed and produced. With all the hiking, cycling, and craft breweries within a short drive of the Metropolitan State University of Denver, there were a plethora of better options to waste an afternoon. Glenn Berggoetz plays an English professor who "fights" bad guys. "Writing" that only amuse Glenn. Glenn wins. Society loses. To Die Is Hard Final Grades Steve: Always looking for silver linings, "Eternal Optimist" Steve says Glenn deserves some credit for production value, and praises the movie for being well lit and audible. But, he also didn't actively watch most of it. Bottom shelf. Brandon would gladly be in a future Glenn Berggoetz production if he films another one within three kilometers of his house. Agreement all around that the movie featured good lighting and sound quality, but would have preferred if the movie could be neither seen nor heard. Bottom shelf. Cocktail of the Week: Wisconsin Old Fashioned 2 oz Brandy Orange slice Maraschino Cherries A sugar cube Lemon-lime soda Muddle orange slice, cherries and sugar in a rocks glass. Add brandy quantity of your preference. Stir to combine. Top with your favorite lemon-lime soda. Garnish with additional orange wedge, more cherries and some of that sweet, sweet "cherry juice." Call your health care provider's scheduling line and make an appointment to get your A1C checked. Cocktail Grade: A sugar bomb that will have the ghost of Wilford Brimley haunting your nightmares. But you know what, screw that guy. The residents and supper clubs of the Great State of Wisconsin know better. A+++++++ ------------------ Contact us with feedback or cocktail/movie recommendations to: boozeandbmovies@gmail.com X: @boozeandbmovies Instagram: @boozeandbmovies Threads: @boozeandbmovies www.facebook.com/boozeandbmovies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boozeandbmovies/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boozeandbmovies/support

We sat down the great Dean Wilson who was originally on Episode 63 many years ago. Dean Wilson is a native to Denver, Colorado, where has been actively involved in the local music scene. He completed a degree in Classical Music Composition with Guitar Emphasis and Choral Concentration at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Recently, he has been creating some truly unique paintings and brought a couple into the studio. In this episode he talked a lot about what it was like growing up in a family-run funeral home. Crazy stories! Couch guy also joined us in studio this week and told a shocking story about Third Bridge here in Colorado. An absolutely fascinating conversation!Enjoy!m&t

Dr. Dan Lair, Associate Dean of Faculty and Student Affairs at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, talks about the benefits of perceiving our academic work as “just a job.” Specifically, Dan explains what work means to him, the pitfalls of tying your job to your identity, the impact overwork by his academic spouse (me!) has had on him, and surprising findings from his institution's attempt to address faculty workload issues. He shares simple advice for dealing with overwhelm and breaking the culture of busyness. 

Kate is a Certified Health Coach who works with fellow adoptees and others to find balance with their health and wellness. Kate believes in a growth mindset and works with her clients on their everchanging identities and how this influences their health. Kate strives to educate adoptees with the understanding that even with an unknown family health history there is empowerment in what you can control. Over the last 4 years, Kate has supported hundreds of clients as they explore and identify challenges and establish realistic and attainable goals on their journey to wellness. Kate is a Certified Health Coach specializing in hormone health and gut health. Kate holds a BS in Human Performance and Sport from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Tune in on Apple or Spotify podcasts and let us know your thoughts! In this episode, we mention fellow adoptee podcasts: The Janchi Show: https://janchishow.com/ Conversation Piece Podcast: https://www.conversationpiecepod.com/ Contact us: Adopting Wellness Instagram: @adoptingwellnesspod (http://www.instagram.com/adoptingwellnesspod) Email us: adoptingwellnesspod@gmail.com Adopting Wellness Podcast Website (http://podserve.fm/w/adoptingwellnesspod) Katie's instagram: @katiethekad (http://www.instagram.com/katiethekad) Laura's instagram: @lauraisalot (http://www.instagram.com/lauraisalot) Katie's website: http://www.katiethekad.com (http://www.katiethekad.com/) Laura's website: http://www.lauraisalot.com (http://www.lauraisalot.com/) Adopting Wellness Team: Producer: Patrick Armstrong (http://www.instagram.com/patrickintheworld) Graphic Designer: Charlotte Carbone (http://www.instagram.com/charcarbone)

Title: "Never Lose Faith and You Will Make It Through"

Colorado is aging faster than most other states, and there's a need to ensure aging in place -- older people living wherever they want, regardless of health conditions or disabilities. There's a new program from Metropolitan State University of Denver designed to meet that need in many different ways. And, have you ever bought a lottery ticket and wondered where all that money goes? You're not alone. Colorado Wonders has answers.

Colorado is aging faster than most other states, and there's a need to ensure aging in place -- older people living wherever they want, regardless of health conditions or disabilities. There's a new program from Metropolitan State University of Denver designed to meet that need in many different ways. And, have you ever bought a lottery ticket and wondered where all that money goes? You're not alone. Colorado Wonders has answers.

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack play a game to see how well they know each other. Keep score as you listen because we lost track during the early portion of the game. lol!Transcript:00:00:01JackWelcome to the A to Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I am here today with my co-host social. And today we're going to do a topic talk game edition and this one the game is social. This is really easy. It's how well do you know your podcasting partner so?00:00:20XochitlI'm sure I'm going to feel this one miserably because like I, I have a very poor memory.00:00:28XochitlAnd Jack has a pretty good memory, so I'm waiting to feel this one miserably.00:00:33JackYou're also. You're also very open. You know what?00:00:36JackI mean like you share.00:00:37JackA lot of personal anecdotes and stories and things like that. So along the way I'm able to, you know, pick up little pieces of of of your your life.00:00:47JackSorry and I think I'm maybe more closed off or you know, a a colder, more Stonewall individual, you know, so.00:00:57XochitlMaybe yeah, I have. I have picked up things throughout the time, but usually question that I ask you and then you share, so it's.00:01:06XochitlLike I.00:01:07JackYeah, it's not just.00:01:08발표자Think you know?00:01:10JackYeah, sharing is caring.00:01:13JackAlright, here we go.00:01:13발표자You know.00:01:16JackThe first one, what's your? What's my?00:01:18JackLast name social.00:01:19XochitlOh, McBain, that's easy.00:01:21JackOK. And your last name is muterspaw. OK and you have two names actually it says now here's the bonus question. What's your middle name?00:01:24XochitlYes, that's right.00:01:33JackSo what's my middle name?00:01:36XochitlWhat is your real name, Daniel?00:01:40JackYou're so close. You're so close.00:01:42XochitlI'm really close, I'm actually close.00:01:43XochitlOh my God, Donald.00:01:45발표자Yes. How did you know that?00:01:47XochitlI don't know you just you kind of seemed like a Daniel and he said.00:01:50XochitlIt was close and I.00:01:51XochitlThought, but it kind of like, I don't know. I just kind of.00:01:54XochitlCame to me. Am I psychic?00:01:55JackThat's amazing. My middle name is Donald. I'm Jack. Donald McBain? Yeah.00:02:00XochitlWow, that's really cool. I feel like a psychic now. It's like you better watch out. I have magical powers.00:02:03JackThat that was.00:02:05JackThat was freaky. That was.00:02:08JackI'm going to guess your middle name is Emily, but because you have two names, you have social as your your ethnic Mexican name. Or is it a Mexican name? You said it was actually like.00:02:24XochitlIs masters and it's indigenous, yeah.00:02:24JackAztecs. Yeah. Indigenous. Thank you. That was the word I'm looking for. Is Emily considered your middle name then?00:02:32XochitlIt's kind of a trick question on me. I'm actually Emily social and not social Emily, but I.00:02:38XochitlGo by my middle name.00:02:40JackOK.00:02:41JackOK, so I got it. I got it flipped around. OK. Emily. Social. Yeah, I mean, social is such a cool name. I totally get why you use that.00:02:50XochitlI was. I just grew up being called social onlys at home. The only reason that Emily was my first name or is my first name is because my parents, since I grew up in the US, mostly they wanted, like, be like teachers and stuff to be able to say a name if they couldn't pronounce social. So.00:03:10XochitlUmm. Or couldn't wrap their brains around it, so that was really why I had Emily. But I don't use it, like, ever pretty and I and I also use school. I used social too. I didn't want to use Emily.00:03:23JackHow many teachers were like in the first day of class were?00:03:26JackLike Chuck, Chuck, Chuck, chital.00:03:29XochitlYeah, no one could. They didn't know at all. They would just as soon as there was a long, uncomfortable pause. I knew it was.00:03:29JackYou know something like that, like.00:03:35XochitlMy name and I would just pipe up.00:03:36JackYou just you say it. Yeah. Yeah. No, it's it's really actually, once you say your name, it's so easy to say, you know, like, so chill. It's just super simple.00:03:46JackBut it's just hard to read a.00:03:48JackLittle bit, when you when you don't know.00:03:49XochitlYeah, but if you're not familiar with the fanatics of.00:03:54XochitlAztec names, then. Yeah, it's definitely very hard. It doesn't look like anything we have, like in English phonetics. So.00:04:01JackYeah, yeah, yeah, it does it. It does look challenging, but it's actually really easy to to pronounce. OK, so I'm going to give you a point, and I'm going to take one away from me. So 01, which US state did you grow up in? I'm going to say you grew up in Iowa. Do you know where I go?00:04:20XochitlWell, I kind of grew up in Iowa well.00:04:22발표자I'll give you a.00:04:23XochitlBonus point back if you know the 2nd state.00:04:24JackOh, I'm going to say sorry. I'm going to say you.00:04:26JackGrew up in Iowa and Kentucky.00:04:28XochitlYes, you got it. You got.00:04:30발표자It yeah. Check.00:04:32XochitlOK I I am pretty sure I'm wrong but I don't know why. I want to say this but it's like no, no, Jack. You told you talked about where you grew up so many times and yet I'm about.00:04:43XochitlTo get it.00:04:44XochitlWrong. I want to say Nebraska, but I'm like that's not right.00:04:47발표자That's not right.00:04:48발표자It's like it's it's.00:04:48JackIt is in the Midwest, though. It's in.00:04:50JackThe Midwest.00:04:50XochitlIt's really fast. It's in the Midwest and I know I'm wait. Give me a second. OK? I know it's not Iowa, Illinois, Idaho or Ohio.00:05:00XochitlAnd it's in the Midwest and it's not Nebraska.00:05:06XochitlOne second.00:05:08XochitlLet me you know, just give me a.00:05:10XochitlCouple more seconds I.00:05:11JackYeah, and.00:05:12JackFor our listeners out.00:05:12XochitlOhh Minnesota, it's Minnesota. It's Minnesota, Minnesota.00:05:12JackThere, I know that she's looking. She's looking at.00:05:15JackThat. Yeah, that's right.00:05:16JackThat's right. I was. I'm from Minnesota. And you are from kind of Kentucky, Iowa. And for a bonus question, which city?00:05:18발표자Thank you.00:05:28XochitlI think I actually.00:05:29JackSeating, you know, because I think you live in Iowa City right now, but.00:05:36JackKentucky, I'm gonna say.00:05:42JackLike the suburbs of Lexington? Something like that.00:05:45XochitlNo, not the suburbs I used.00:05:46XochitlTo live downtown Lexington.00:05:48JackOh, you lived in downtown Lexington. OK, OK.00:05:51JackI don't think you're gonna get my city. I mean, I'll. I'll give it to you. I'll. I'll give you like the uh, I'll, I'll be flexible.00:05:58XochitlWhat's the 1st letter?00:06:04XochitlOK. Interesting.00:06:16JackThat's a pretty good guess, actually. I'm from.00:06:18JackWhite Bear Lake.00:06:20XochitlNo, that was my second guess. So it's gonna be.00:06:22XochitlLike right there? No.00:06:25발표자So close.00:06:27JackI'm from White Bear Lake.00:06:28JackBut White Bear Lake is a suburb of Saint Paul, so if you'd have said.00:06:31JackSaint Paul, I would have.00:06:32XochitlDang. And Saint Paul is.00:06:32JackI would have given you that.00:06:33XochitlGoing to be what I was going to.00:06:34XochitlSay originally, but when?00:06:35XochitlYou said W like it's not Saint Paul. I was gonna.00:06:37XochitlFreaking so cool. Alright, fine. Take my plate.00:06:40JackI'll give you the I'll give it to you, OK?00:06:41JackSo you got two points and I'm gonna give my.00:06:44XochitlNo, no. Take it. Take.00:06:45XochitlIt I don't deserve that one. Take that.00:06:46JackOK, OK.00:06:48JackOne. Alright, alright.00:06:49JackI'll, I'll let our listeners can add up our points.00:06:51JackHere, tell us what we got.00:06:54Jack#3 how many brothers and sisters?00:06:55XochitlThat listeners, if you want to play along, you can also submit.00:06:58XochitlIt in the WhatsApp group like.00:07:00XochitlYour answers does it go along and then at the end you'll see how.00:07:03JackMany points you got. Yeah, that's true. That's true. That's good.00:07:06JackThat's good. Play along.00:07:09JackSee how well you know us. How?00:07:11JackMany brothers and sisters, do you have I you have one sister?00:07:15JackAnd she is an older.00:07:17JackSister, because you are the youngest.00:07:20XochitlYeah, that's right, Jack.00:07:21발표자OK.00:07:23발표자The value.00:07:23XochitlJack, you have.00:07:25XochitlLike four siblings, don't you?00:07:29XochitlWrong again. No, I know you have.00:07:32XochitlAn older brother.00:07:35XochitlAnd a younger brother.00:07:39XochitlJack does scream middle child.00:07:41XochitlSyndrome, kind of.00:07:44XochitlNo, Jack, I don't know. I thought it was 4, but it's not you. You're.00:07:48XochitlOne of four. So you have three siblings.00:07:52JackAll right. I have one younger brother. That's it.00:07:52발표자I'm wrong?00:07:57XochitlWait, wait, no.00:07:57XochitlJack, that's not real. That can't be real. You only have one younger brother.00:08:01JackI have only young one younger brother, just two of us. Yeah. I grew up with a younger brother and uh mom and dad. Yeah, that's it. Jack and Jay and Mom and Dad.00:08:12XochitlThat's weird. I could have sworn you had like four siblings or you were.00:08:16XochitlOne of four.00:08:17JackMaybe I wonder if I just have that energy or something like a big family energy, but no.00:08:23XochitlYeah, because I.00:08:24발표자We're we're pretty small.00:08:25XochitlYeah, you kind of do have big family. You also have middle Childs energy. You don't really have oldest brother energy.00:08:32JackYeah, I've.00:08:33발표자I've just been.00:08:33XochitlI say that kindly.00:08:33JackMuch worse, yeah.00:08:35XochitlMy mom is a is a middle child, you know? And so yeah, you don't have that weird, like, competitive. My sister's an older child. You don't have that weird like older sibling. And so I.00:08:46XochitlThought you know.00:08:46JackYeah, I know what you're talking about too. Like, I'm I'm kind of a negotiator too, like, naturally, like, I want everyone to be happy. I'm. I'm.00:08:54JackA people closer.00:08:55JackWhich is a middle child kind of quality.00:08:57XochitlYeah. And you're not, like, very boastful or very like, like, eccentric or very like.00:09:06XochitlEgocentric either. So I kind of thought, you know, middle child, sort of.00:09:09JackYeah. Yeah, well, that's OK, that's good. I'm. I'm glad I have the middle child vibes in the older, older brother, but I used to be a tyrant. Like I'll, I'll admit it. Like I I melt about big time, you know. But in high school, ask my little brother if I was pleasant to be around. He would not agree.00:09:32JackName your sibling. OK so.00:09:37JackSocial I have no idea.00:09:40JackWhat your sister's name is.00:09:43XochitlI know what yours is because you said Jay.00:09:45JackRight, right. Right. That's right, Jay.00:09:48JackWhat is? What could your social.00:09:53JackI see. I don't even know. Like, does. I wonder if your sister has an.00:09:56JackAztec name as well. She probably does she.00:09:58발표자She doesn't.00:10:00JackIf she doesn't. Ohh Emily and Erica.00:10:09발표자OK.00:10:09XochitlIt's not a, it's it. It is a.00:10:11XochitlName in the.00:10:12XochitlEnglish language but.00:10:13XochitlIt's very uncommon and it's it's a little more common in Hispanic and black communities.00:10:23XochitlI don't think you're even going to.00:10:24XochitlTry at this point.00:10:24JackNo, no. Yeah. Now, now I'm in now.00:10:27JackI mean dangerous territory. So let's shift the.00:10:30JackYeah, just tell me.00:10:33JackYolanda. Yeah, that makes sense, right?00:10:38JackOK, OK.00:10:41JackEmily and Yolanda, that's interesting because, you know, sometimes parents will try to match. You know what I mean? Like Emily and Emma. Erica.00:10:49XochitlWell, our party did cause no one calls me Emily. They call me social. So it's like social and Yolanda and it's X&Y. Actually, they're alpha. They come next to each other.00:11:00XochitlIn alphabet.00:11:01JackNo, that's that's what it is.00:11:02발표자I don't think.00:11:02XochitlMy parents knew my parents did not realize this, but it's.00:11:05XochitlJust what happened?00:11:06JackOh, OK.00:11:06XochitlAnd my sister.00:11:07XochitlNamed after my grandmother on my mom's side.00:11:12JackOK, OK.00:11:12JackYeah, cool. Alright. Yeah, that is, that is like a a common in the African American community. But also it has a Spanish kind of rude to it. Yeah. Interesting. OK cool. Alright.00:11:28JackWe'll do 2.00:11:29JackMore questions and then we'll save the the last five for next episode.00:11:33JackBecause it's otherwise, this episode is going to be half an hour long.00:11:38JackWhat's your university, major?00:11:41XochitlI know yours.00:11:43JackOh, you. You're an English major, right?00:11:45XochitlUh, yeah, your communications major.00:11:47JackYeah, OK, we got it. We got.00:11:49JackIt name the university.00:11:54JackYou went to a, you went to.00:11:55JackA liberal arts school, but I I know, I know it's a good school, but it is a a small school.00:12:04JackUM, am I right?00:12:07XochitlYes, it is a small school and it's also academically prestigious.00:12:11JackYeah, yeah.00:12:14JackThe thing is, I just I I think he went to school in Kentucky if I'm.00:12:18JackNot mistaken, right?00:12:20JackOhh no, it wasn't in Kentucky. Ohh OK.00:12:25JackI have. I'm sorry, I have no idea.00:12:27XochitlIt's OK. I don't know if I ever talk.00:12:30XochitlAbout it, it's Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA, so GRINN.00:12:34XochitlELL.00:12:35발표자Oh yeah, OK, yeah.00:12:37JackYou have talked about that. Yeah, actually, I'm not familiar with it, but I know that there's lots of really good little like liberal arts schools that in like, for example, there's one.00:12:51JackWhat is it? What's it called? I'm, I'm totally blanking. Sorry. In Minnesota, there's there's a couple of of pretty prestigious small liberal arts colleges, and mine is Northwestern, but not the north.00:13:06XochitlNo, I was not going to guess it.00:13:08JackNot the northwestern that you thought that you're thinking of right now, not that one. Uh, I went to a small liberal arts College in St. Paul, MN called Northwestern College. Now it's called Northwestern University, but it had so on my degree it looks like I went to Northwestern. But.00:13:28JackNo one really thinks you know about the difference that there's another northwestern that's not the one in in Illinois. And so yeah.00:13:37XochitlRight.00:13:39JackSo it's kind of kind of nice, yeah.00:13:39XochitlSame when I.00:13:40XochitlWhen I tell people I went to Grinnell, people think I say Cornell, which is a really famous college and I'm like.00:13:47XochitlNo, that's not where I'm going. It is procedures.00:13:49XochitlBut not that.00:13:50XochitlProcedure. I was gonna guess you were, but.00:13:50발표자Right, right, right.00:13:51발표자And I'm like.00:13:53XochitlI'm still gonna guess wrong. I was gonna say Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul.00:13:58JackOhh. OK. No, no. Yeah, I went to I.00:14:00JackDid go to school?00:14:00XochitlOhh Nick Alistair is in St. Paul, MN. McAllister is a famous liberal.00:14:05JackYet McAllister is a very, very famous, prestigious school, and they they were in our basketball conference actually. So we used to play basketball at McAllister every year.00:14:15XochitlI believe I got accepted to McAllister as well, but I didn't go.00:14:18JackWow, that's you. I would never have gotten accepted into McAllister.00:14:24XochitlYeah, I got. I did get accepted into Mets Michael, so I got I. Now that I remember. I got accepted everywhere I applied except for I got waitlisted that.00:14:32XochitlDylan, I believe.00:14:34JackOK. OK. Yeah, that's that's.00:14:35XochitlBut everywhere else I got accepted, including McAllister.00:14:39JackFantastic. Yeah. That's a great school. Peter Berg, movie director went, went to that school.00:14:47JackOK, let's see here. We've got one more, OK.00:14:52JackLast question, what is your go to comfort food? Is it sweet, salty or savory?00:15:04XochitlJack, I think yours is savory.00:15:08JackOh, I would say I'm.00:15:10JackI'm more of a sweet I go. I go to this.00:15:13XochitlNo, I failed once more of.00:15:16XochitlYour sweet tooth. Ohh, no, no.00:15:17JackYeah, I have a sweet tooth. A bad sweet tooth. Yeah. Yeah. Which my wife finds, like, kind of, you know, odd for a man. A man like in Korean men don't really eat sweets. You.00:15:26XochitlAnd then.00:15:28XochitlOh, that's. That's like a weird genre thing. It's like.00:15:32XochitlI can't even have a sweet.00:15:33XochitlTooth I, you know.00:15:34JackShe's like, it's not. It's not very manly to have a.00:15:36JackSweet tooth and like, yeah.00:15:37XochitlOhh OK of all the countries because when I was in Korea, one thing that I found really wild was.00:15:42XochitlThat people would.00:15:43XochitlOnly tell me.00:15:44XochitlLike their boyfriend or whoever they were with was like, you don't want to get on a roller coaster with them. Scared of getting on a roller coaster. And I was like, I never met a man like in the US or in Mexico that would admit that they were scared to go on a roller.00:15:57XochitlYes, Sir. But in Korea, that's normal.00:15:58JackOh yeah.00:16:00XochitlSo I'm like the gender is is like it's totally different. You know what I mean? So it's funny how sweet tooth thing.00:16:05XochitlIs like.00:16:06XochitlIs a weird. It's not.00:16:07JackI just think.00:16:08JackIt's like we're all human. Like I'm like, I just. I have a sweet tooth. Like, it's terrible. It's really dangerous. I think yours is savory. You told me that your your grandfather, you're on your mother's side. Used to make a very.00:16:24JackTraditional Stew is a very savory Stew, and that was one of your favorite comfort food.00:16:30XochitlYeah, that is my favorite food of all time.00:16:32XochitlYeah, I am.00:16:33XochitlA favorite girl and you know another thing.00:16:35XochitlThat I will just eat.00:16:36XochitlA tiny not I'm not just like eating huge spoonful of it, but I'll blend and paste right out of the container.00:16:43JackYeah, yeah, I know.00:16:45JackWhat you're talking is it you, Sam Chung or Dwayne Chung?00:16:47JackLike Gwen Chung.00:16:49JackWow, that's super salty. Yeah.00:16:51XochitlI only like a little tiny tiny tiny.00:16:54XochitlLittle lick of it.00:16:56XochitlBut like, I'll put like a tiny bit on.00:16:57XochitlA butter knife and just like.00:16:59XochitlOr like I'll put some on as.00:17:01XochitlA piece of seaweed and.00:17:02XochitlRead it.00:17:03JackWell, our listeners out there like the what social is describing is a bean paste, but it's it's it's seasoned very, very deep, heavily with like salt and stuff like that. So.00:17:14XochitlYes, the fermented soybean paste and it's extremely faulty.00:17:16JackRight.00:17:18XochitlBut it's so tasty.00:17:20JackIt is. I I'm. I'm with you too. I'm actually. You know, I I'm. I'm not like against savory. I just think like when I'm craving some something I'm feeling down, you know depressed or whatever. And I just want to eat my.00:17:33JackWings. I'll go to the suites. You know, just go to a sugar.00:17:39XochitlI'll get so sick of sugar, like kind of fast like I do, like sweet stuff, But I'll probably could only eat like two or three cookies in a binge. But I could down like a whole bag of hot Cheetos, like a bunch of fried mozzarella sticks. I could just keep going, you know?00:17:54XochitlWhat I mean like?00:17:56XochitlI can't get to.00:17:57XochitlIn in Spanish is.00:17:58XochitlA word called EMPA Lagar, which means like you ate too much sweet stuff and it's like giving you a sickly sweet feeling in your mouth and.00:18:05XochitlYou're like sick of it.00:18:05JackOhh yeah, they call it.00:18:07JackPalate fatigue is the name of that.00:18:10발표자Oh, hello.00:18:12JackYeah, palate fatigue is actually it's an evolutionary protection, you know, for so we don't eat too much of one thing because, you know in nature you could, you know, you could don't eat all the berries because they might be poisonous or whatever. So we we we do get sick of eating. You know if you eat too much.00:18:27XochitlYeah, yeah.00:18:31JackIce cream. You'll start to get sick of it. It's just like sickly. Kind of.00:18:35JackSweet, you know.00:18:35XochitlYeah. Interesting. I get palate fatigue from sweet things, but I won't really get it from savory because it's more diversity and savory food, in my opinion. Different. Yeah, so.00:18:43JackThat's exactly right, yes.00:18:46JackBut I could eat a whole sleeve of.00:18:47JackOreos, no problem.00:18:49XochitlMy God, that's so funny. I don't really like Oreos. Also, like in a milkshake or something. Then I.00:18:54XochitlCould do that but.00:18:55JackYeah. Yeah. No, I could just. I could just tear into a sleeve of Oreos and they'll be gone.00:19:00JackIn five seconds.00:19:03XochitlYeah. All right, listeners. Oh, no, no, you're fine.00:19:03JackYeah, I know that it's.00:19:06JackSorry, go ahead.00:19:08XochitlLet us know.00:19:09XochitlHow you did on this test? Because I feel pretty badly I'm.00:19:13XochitlNot. I'm not going to.00:19:15XochitlLie I we.00:19:15JackI think we tied like it.00:19:17JackWas it was pretty close.00:19:17XochitlWe probably tied in the end. I my short term.00:19:23XochitlAnd long term memory, it is really crappy.00:19:25XochitlSo I retained things poorly, so I was like, I don't know about this. I'm swimming in the dark. But, you know, I think it did alright. I think we did alright and the listeners let us know how you did and shoot us a comment down below at AZ englishpodcast.com shoot us an e-mail at AZ englishpodcast@gmail.com and join our WhatsApp and WeChat groups to join in on the fun.00:19:46XochitlAnd you'll see that next time. 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Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are excited to host and invite you to the 38th Annual State of Minnesota Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration events on January 11-15, 2024. One Dream. One Minnesota. This multi-day celebration event is not to be missed and is an opportunity for community to come together, reflect and build on the legacy of Dr. King, strengthen connections, and offers an opportunity for everyone of all ages in Minnesota to experience One Dream. One Minnesota. Thursday, January 11, 2024 – Achieving the Dream Conference at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul Join us for an inspiring in-person event at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, MN. This conference is a wonderful opportunity to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his enduring impact on our society. Immerse yourself in a day filled with thought-provoking discussions, empowering speeches, and engaging workshops. Connect with like-minded equity practitioners from across the state who share a passion for equity, accessibility, justice, and positive change. Be part of this incredible celebration and contribute to the ongoing pursuit of Dr. King's dream. Together, let's continue striving for a more inclusive and equitable world. Registration is now open on our Eventbrite page! [Title] 2 Friday, January 12, 2024 – Youth Empowerment Summit at the Science Museum of Minnesota and the STEM Career Event at the 3M Innovation Center High school students will experience a day filled with interactive and youth led activities, centering interests, talents, and contributions of young leaders and the future of Minnesota. Partners include the Science Museum of Minnesota and 3M. The Science Museum of Minnesota's Center for Equity and System (CFESC) and partners will lead a series of activities that focuses on STEM as a tool for social justice. Youth and adults will learn about STEM Justice, an established approach that empowers youth to be advocates for themselves, to challenge systems of oppression, and to advance economic opportunities for themselves and their communities. Students at the 3M Innovation Center will be immersed in a world of innovation and will be guided on a journey of discovery in STEM careers with a team of highly trained hosts from a variety of technical and professional backgrounds. Saturday, January 13, 2024 – Gathering for Service will provide an opportunity for Minnesotan of all ages to put their action behind one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s greatest quotes: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Minnesotans can answer Dr. King's question by doing something mentally, physically, and even emotionally inspiring as part of this day. Whether reading a library book on social justice or volunteering at your local food bank, everyone will have the chance to capture the spirit of Dr. King on the Day of Gathering for Service. ALSO taking place on January 13, – State of Minnesota Career Fair will take place at the National Guard Armory, 600 Cedar Street in Saint Paul, from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. and is open to the public. It will showcase the many jobs and career paths available within the state. Job seekers will be able to engage with state agency recruiters and subject matter experts. Classes on resume tips and career management will also be offered. This event promotes state agencies as employers of choice and reinforces Minnesota's commitment to fostering a thriving and dynamic workforce. Sunday, January 14, 2024 – Connections for Hope encourages Minnesotans to attend community-led gatherings focused on making connections across difference and hope. We would love for you to stand in solidarity and deliver this message in your own way: Dr. King stated, "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." Gratitude and appreciation are extended to every house of worship, synagogue, mosque, and temple that will participate in this convening. Monday, January 15, 2024 – Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan host the 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration. This event will take place at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. as we celebrate and recognize the legacy of Dr. King and what his dream means to us today. The celebration is hosted by Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan in collaboration with Chief Equity Officer, Dr. Stephanie Burrage. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.

Dr. Michelle Tollefson is a lifestyle medicine expert and obstetrician-gynecologist. She is a pioneer in women's health and lifestyle medicine and a professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is the editor-in-chief of the textbook Improving Women's Health Across the Lifespan and co-authored PAVING a Woman's Path through Menopause and Beyond with Drs. Frates and Comander. Dr. Tollefson was one of the first physicians ever trained as a wellness coach. She is an international speaker, women's health consultant, mother to three kids, and a breast cancer survivor/thriver. Links:Visit Michelle's website at drtollefson.netLearn more about the PAVING the Path to Wellness program here

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela Colorado entrepreneurs unite! I am excited about this conversation and to welcome Keisha Mathes, Founder and Owner of Herbal Honey to the T&T mic! Keisha is a fellow Colorado based entrepreneur that turned her passion, health/wellness and helping people, into a thriving business. Keisha is a master herbalist, studying herbology, botanical pharmacology, and formulations since 2005 and she has a B.S. in Integrative Therapeutic Practices from Metropolitan State University of Denver. After Keisha helped several friends with different remedies to level up their own health, she was encouraged to take her practice to the formal business level and now has product available for all! I met Keisha the Denver Bizarre and immediately love her energy, mission, and holistic approach to traditional health care options! Keisha shares her journey in entrepreneurship, pro tips, and life lessons to encourage us all to get up and chase the dream. Enjoy this one and be sure to look for Herbal Honey at local Colorado events and her online shop- let's go Colorado Founders!! Highlights: Denver, Colorado. Entrepreneurship, how to get started. Mental health, physical health, and community. Weight lifting and nontraditional approaches to wellness over all. Hormones and a holistic approach to female/male health. Pursuing your passion and sharing our gifts. Questioning a better way and chasing the dream. Related Articles: A guide to herbal remedies Herbal medicine Herbal Medicine Johns Hopkins University   Time Stamps: 2:00- Keshia Intro 3:00- Keshia as a young person, fire! 4:31- Religious vs. Spiritual? 6:08- Considering the whole person 9:45- Knowing you are on path 11:35- Custom consults, your lifestyle as a whole 13:15- Working out and recovery 18:39- Quick Hip Replacements 20:09- Herbal remedies and the different generations 21:30- The first steps to get started 24:15- Biz Pro Tips 27:13- No guarantees 30:07- personal discovery through entrepreneurship 33:25: Reiki- ish 36:46- Goals and new products 37:00- Women's health and hormones 40:00- Menopause and culture 44:18- Detox special… for 2024 47:28- What is success to you?   Keisha Mathes, Herbal Honey: Some call her poet, mother, and women's health advocate. At Herbal Honey, Keisha Mathes is also known as master herbalist and owner. She began her studies in herbology, botanical pharmacology, and formulations in 2005.  It was then that she was inspired to develop her first herbal formulation for an ill family member. Her relative was suffering from a great deal of pain and inflammation and wanted to try something natural to relieve it. Keisha spent hours combing over herbs, their precautions and benefits in order to create a tea that would not only help but also not cause any harm. In 2014 Keisha earned her B.S. in Integrative Therapeutic Practices from Metropolitan State University of Denver. As a level II certified Reiki Practitioner, she has a passion for holistic remedies and is a self-proclaimed “science nerd” with a background in biological sciences and a 20-year career in the healthcare field.  Over the last 13 years Keisha has developed countless formulas for friends and family. As an herbalist, her greatest joy is helping someone achieve their goals using natural medicine and modalities. It's only natural that she launched Herbal Honey to offer her holistic remedies to the broader global community. HerbalHoney.net @customherbals   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Email: Info@KOAlliance.com Website: www.KOAlliance.com  

In this episode, I interview Aaron Richmond from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Aaron and I discuss skill development, skill transfer, and how he uses teamwork to help students develop cognitive, communication, personal, social, and technological skills, the five skill domains included in The Skillful Psychology Student. Aaron and I play “Why is This Job a Good Fit for a Psych Major?” and talk about the importance of helping students make explicit connections between what they are learning in each of their courses and the careers that interest them.

Despite the critical role educators play in shaping our young people, the teaching profession in the U.S. has been losing respect and admiration, with negative messages perpetuating an unflattering and incomplete image of a viable and impactful profession. Increasing teacher diversity is a critical component in the effort to elevate the teaching profession. This EDTalk features Dr. Rose Chu from Elevate Teaching, part of a state-funded teacher recruitment campaign and movement to shift how we view and talk about the teaching profession to include the profound impact teachers have in our society. Dr. Chu is, among other things, professor emerita of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University; former assistant commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education; founder and president of Plum Blossom Strategy LLC, and the visionary and project lead for Elevate Teaching. This EDTalk was recorded at Icehouse on November 13th, 2023. EDTalks is co-presented by Achieve Twin Cities and Graves Ventures, a project of the Graves Foundation. For more information on EDTalks or to watch EDTalks videos or listen to audio podcasts, visit http://www.achievetwincities.org.

As the leader of a large public university and former undersecretary of the U.S. Navy, Dr. Janine Davidson ​​has dedicated 30 years of her career to academic, civilian, and military service. Since 2017, she has been the President of Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she has been a staunch advocate for underrepresented students, DACA recipients, and military and veteran students.  Prior to her work in higher education, she was appointed by former President Barack Obama as the 32nd undersecretary of the U.S. Navy. She's also a trailblazing pilot, being the first woman to fly the Air Force's tactical C-130. In today's episode, Janine reflects on her career: The interview process to become undersecretary of the U.S. Navy Engaging with the local community as President of MSU Denver Becoming one of the first female pilots in the air force Janine has been awarded many accolades, including the HillVets Top 100 Most Influential Veterans and the Secretary of the Navy Medal for Distinguished Public Service.  At the national level, she is chair of the Department of Defense Policy Board and serves on the State Department Foreign Affairs Policy Board. Locally in Denver, Janine serves on the boards of numerous organizations, including the Colorado Concern, Downtown Denver Partnership, and the Rose Community Foundation. Thank you to ACG Denver for being a sponsor of CXO Conversations Podcast. Association for Corporate Growth in its role as the hub of the middle market business community for quality networking, education and events. Connections are made, deals are formed and thought leadership is exchanged.   Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on iTunes - thanks!  Thank you Jalan Crossland for lending your award-winning banjo skills to CXO Conversations.

The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast is celebrating its fourth anniversary! Thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast over the past four years. I also want to thank every single guest who took time out of their lives to sit down with me. To mark each anniversary, I always welcome someone who has played a significant part in my career in the media world. For the Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast's fourth-anniversary show, I am honored and privileged to welcome Anne Trujillo as my guest. I first met Anne when I interned at KMGH-TV ABC 7 News in Denver during my final semester at the University of Colorado at Boulder during the 2010-2011 school year. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Anne Trujillo began her career at Denver7 as a general assignment reporter. She worked her way up the ranks, covering stories from the Columbine and Aurora theater shootings to the Democratic National Convention in Denver to three Broncos' Super Bowl appearances. Anne is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist. Her reporting and anchoring skills have been recognized numerous times by the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences, the Colorado Broadcasters Association, The Associated Press and Women in Communications. Throughout her career, Anne has been active in the community, volunteering for boards and non-profit organizations and frequently serving as emcee for events. Anne is Co-President of the Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. She is a member of journalism advisory councils at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Metropolitan State University. After almost 40 years covering Colorado's news, shaping generations of journalists at Denver7, and being Denver's longest-serving continuous evening news anchor, Anne said she would sign off from the station this fall. “After much reflection, I have decided to step away from my role as evening news anchor in November,” said Anne Trujillo in an August 3 news story. “It's time for me to leave Denver7 and pursue the next chapter of my life – one that allows me the flexibility to pursue new passions as well as my time with my family.” On the fourth anniversary episode of the podcast, Anne reflected on how broadcast journalism has evolved since she started and shared her thoughts on the most memorable news stories she covered in her career.

Our friends at Metropolitan State University of Denver (aka MSU or just plain “Metro”) recently hosted our very own Bree Davies on their podcast spotlighting notable alumni. Bree discusses her time as a roadrunner and the impact MSU had on her career in the media. We thought it was a great conversation, so we're delighted to share it with you. You can subscribe to MSU Denver Alumni Bird Talk wherever you get your podcasts. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Hammon returns to the show! In this episode, he shines a CPA perspective on what it could mean when practice owners are told they can't hire a consultant. He talks about the difference between a CPA, financial advisor, consultant, and legal; what the most common diagnosis for low-profit margins is in a practice; his best advice for dentists on the lookout for a CPA; and the most important number doctors should know about their practice. You'll want to take notes for this episode — Morgan shares a lot of tangible tips! About Morgan: Morgan is a graduate of the University of Arizona school of business. Following graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy and served for over ten years as a Naval Aviator flying carrier-based F/A-18 Hornets. During that time, he deployed to the Persian Gulf and flew combat missions over Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch. He also served as a flight instructor and landing signal officer for newly winged Naval Aviators transitioning to the Hornet, training pilots in air-to-air combat and landing on aircraft carriers. After leaving the Navy, Morgan obtained a master's degree in accounting with a concentration in taxation from Metropolitan State University of Denver. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is the co-founder and President of HDA Accounting Group leading a large staff of professional accountants delivering a variety of financial accounting and tax services. Morgan regularly conducts practice profitability advising for dentists, helping them analyze their financial data and identifying strategies for profit improvement. Episode resources: Learn more about HDA Accounting Group Connect with Morgan: morgan@hdagroupdental.com  Listen to episode 704: What You Should Expect From Your CPA Reach out to Kiera: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast  

Does a "national interest" articulated largely from a Washington, DC perspective connect with the "doorstep" interests and concerns of citizens across a large and diverse country? As we come to the end of several important cycles in world affairs—the close of the post-Cold War era and the beginning of the Fourth Industrial Revolution—Doorstep co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin look at a new generation of Americans, who are working to redefine the goals and purpose of U.S. global engagement. What are the ripple effects of the simultaneous challenges related to the “polycrises” (environmental shifts, including extreme weather, food and water shortages, and pandemics)? As the U.S. undergoes demographic change, what sorts of shifts in U.S. foreign policy might we expect? This live episode of The Doorstep was recorded on September 28, 2023 at Metropolitan State University of Denver, with collaboration from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. For more, please go to carnegiecouncil.org.

While half of the homeless population in Minnesota is under the age of 24, the fastest growing population of homeless are seniors.Legislators keep up with these numbers and demographics to make policies and programs to support the health of homeless people, to get them housed, and to prevent people from losing housing in the first place.That is where the Minnesota Homeless Study comes in. Every three years in October, volunteers across the state survey 10,000 people without homes over 24 hours. Michelle Decker Gerrard leads this huge endeavor as a senior research manager at Wilder Foundation with the help of volunteers like Dave Schultz, who dedicated his life before retirement to shaping the social system in Minnesota for unhoused people. He worked with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and taught about homelessness at Metropolitan State University. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer passed the mic to Decker Gerrard and Schultz for a deep dive on the study, which is scheduled to happen Oct. 26 for the first time since 2018 after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Correction (Sept. 26, 2023): An earlier version of this story misspelled Dave Schultz's name.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

FX's hit show “Reservation Dogs” is coming to a close this week but in its three seasons it has been a breakthrough for Native representation in mainstream media. That's thanks, in part, to creatives who are members of Indigenous communities in Minnesota. Dallas Goldtooth, Migizi Pensoneau and Bobby Wilson, who are actors, writers and producers on the show, all hail from Dakota and Ojibwe communities in Minnesota, urban and rural. They're also all close friends and collaborators who have performed together for more than decade in the comedy group The 1491s. They spoke to Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer.Fans can see Wilson on Oct. 2 at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, where he will host an artist talk at 6 p.m. in the Great Hall. For the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or read the transcript below. The transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Note: This interview took place during the writer's strike, so the three did not talk about the show specifically. You lampoon Indian stereotypes fostered by the dominant culture and you are dead-on funny. For folks that are not familiar, describe Indian humor.Migizi Pensoneau: I think it's just humor. Indian humor is just people's humor. Bobby and I were just talking about this earlier today — because Indian country is so wide and vast, our experiences growing up in Minnesota are very different than the experiences we have written in “Reservation Dogs.” A part of that though, the reason why there is a connection all across Indian country is really we all have a similar relationship to white America … we have a lot of shared experiences with colonization in this country. So a lot of that is kind of, sardonic, Black humor, laughing in the face of genocide — that whole thing.Bobby Wilson: I shouldn't call it always in opposition to, but it is often critical of the interactions with non-Indigenous people, as Migizi said, in colonization and things around that.How did growing up in Minnesota play into your comedy, in your storytelling or your experiences? Dallas Goldtooth: I claim that I grew up both on the south side of Minneapolis during the summers with my dad and Migizi and everything, but in the school year, I lived down in southwest Minnesota. A lot of our comedy is heavily influenced by how we interact with the greater settler society.I grew up around farm kids. It was a bunch of Indians surrounded by a bunch of white farm kids in southwest Minnesota and the constant interaction with “Minnesota Nice” and how uncomfortable white folks get in Minnesota about certain issues is hilarious to me. I think that it has influenced me and has encouraged me to always be willing to push the buttons because I imagine what would make a white Lutheran in central Minnesota uncomfortable and let's go for that.What do you mean by that?Dallas Goldtooth: Having grown up in Minnesota, I feel like there's a certain expectation about what can be talked about in the public space and what shouldn't be talked about. We as Native people in Minnesota are on the fringes as it is. Whether we're invisible or we're the tourist icons that people like to go visit up north for their summer cottages, either way, we're not seen as a part of that mainstream and so I feel like I have greater liberties to critique, make fun or tease the culture that I'm surrounded by. Bobby Wilson: This is why I love the creative consortium that the three of us have — additionally with some of our other friends who aren't from Minnesota — is the differences in the spaces we grew up in. For me, I grew up around the Twin Cities, bounced around a lot of shelters, lived in a lot of people's basements on some air mattresses, you know.My interactions with white settler society across the Twin Cities has predominantly been systemic. I was sentenced to a boy's home for a couple of years and I had the privilege of writing about it for “Reservation Dogs” season two. That Minnesota nice thing is always a — I hate it. I hate it so very much because I always associate it with a state trooper beating my face in and then kind of blaming me for it and being like, well, you know, “I'm not the bad guy here.” And simultaneously also just as an artist working within a lot of the art spaces around the Twin Cities, Juxtaposition Arts, COMPAS arts, over most of my youth — it really influenced sort of the way that I can interact with it. Dallas Goldtooth: I never realized this, but between the three of us we have a commonality of having lived in Minneapolis or the Twin Cities area and we have family who lives there. I predominantly grew up in southwest Minnesota, Migizi is northern Minnesota, Bobby is in the Twin Cities. We all pull from many different references, right? So it's I think that's the advantage of all of us. Like we really do represent Minnesota. You guys are welcome. You're welcome, Minnesota.Whether it's for your personally or for your community or for your society, what are some of those barriers you think you guys have broken?Migizi Pensoneau: We've done it together as a group and that's one of the interesting things. So we have the two that aren't from Minnesota in our group, they are from Oklahoma … but we've managed to stick together as friends and so far … we'll see what happens, talk to us in a couple of years. But we've managed to continue to work together in a way that's incredibly positive. And a lot of that, especially as we're getting into like our “Reservation Dogs” stuff these last few years, a lot of this was led by our friend Sterlin Harjo. We did it all the time with like, you know, prayers in the morning, prayers before we started songs, like we did everything in the ways that we were sort of taught and some of those things that sort of bring us together as Indian people are some of these traditions, like walking forward in the work that we do in a thoughtful and spiritual way.I don't know that anybody else is doing the same thing, at least to that sort of level. What I'm saying is that we are spiritually better than everybody else. And we've broken that barrier pretty hard. But no, I mean, we've tried to maintain spiritual and cultural integrity in everything that we do. We joke around all the time, but we are absolutely serious about making sure that the work that we put out in the world is thoughtful and is not flippant, even though, you know, the stuff we say off the cuff definitely is. But the things that we deal with, both in our sketches and in the work that we do on “Reservation Dogs,” is very heavy and there are people that are, you know, some of the subject matter is really intense and we don't go into that lightly. So having that sort of cultural and spiritual grounding to make sure that carries across through all of what we do, I don't know anybody else that does that … we've maintained our integrity in the work that we do.Dallas, do you agree with your friend, Migizi?Dallas Goldtooth: Yes, I do. I think that maybe one other aspect is that through the process of writing “Reservation Dogs” and also working on other projects now, we've broken that barrier of, like, we've been told that one, in many ways, whether it's direct or indirect, that our stories as Native people don't matter.I think that we as writers are breaking that barrier, saying, no, Native stories told by Native people, acted by Native actors and actresses not only have impact for us as community, but are meaningful to everybody. People really can enjoy them and that they are worthy of investment and worthy of support.Growing up in a dominant culture, we're often taught that, hey, you have to change your ways to fit to the mold that is the mainstream, that is colonization. What we're trying to do is say, I was gonna use a four-letter word, a sacred four-letter word, and I'm not gonna say it, but F that, you know, we are gonna be doing it on our own, in our own terms. And has maybe even, it has a greater impact than anything that could else be said.What have you heard from folks both inside and outside the Native community about the impact your work is having?Bobby Wilson: I've heard a lot of really fantastic positive reception, all the stuff that we've been doing … I think it is really quality work. And putting it on like a larger platform, really an international platform. I mean, I've got a homie in Germany that texted me that he was watching “Reservation Dogs” with his family and I was like, God dang, you know? Like, that's wild, it's really fantastic.I also love hearing folks who haven't watched the show at all and just tell me that, you know, it's on the list. I get that a lot. ‘Ah, I heard really good things about that.' So people are hearing good things. The most important thing for me is if we're all satisfied with the work. I think probably every artist feels that way, though. People keep telling us it's really great and I love that, I love to hear it. But, you know, we're always trying to hold ourselves to as high a standard as possible.This might be a stupid question, but I'm gonna ask it anyway. When will you guys know you've made it?Migizi Pensoneau: Here's what I know, here's how I know that I've probably made it enough, is that my own community up in Red Lake hasn't asked me to come be a part of anything yet. And I think if they ever ask me to come be a part of everything and to like come and speak to the youth up there, I will know then that I've peaked and I'm past my prime, that I'm obsolete. Your own community should not be asking you to do anything. Right now I'm hated enough and that's fine. Do you have any worries on what's next for Indigenous representation after the SAG-AFTRA strike ends? Bobby Wilson: I mean, for me, I was worried about it before it even started, you know? I hate to break the momentum but it took like 150 damn years since the invention of the camera to give Indians a TV show. I'm always worried about it but I think we have to be. There's still stuff coming out that's written by non-Native people, that's acted by non-Native people, that's supposedly about us. There's always a space for it and for us to go in there and to do our own work together and also collaborate with all the other amazing, phenomenal Indigenous talent. There's some really amazing people working on stuff.Dallas Goldtooth: No matter what, we're still part of a colonial project. We gotta remain vigilant at all times. Minnesota may change the name of Sibley Park, but they're still going to do some racist stuff. And so we're always going to be on the edge.I have a worry that the studios are gonna say “hey, we don't have enough money as much as we did before because we got to pay you guys a living wage now,” and oftentimes it's those on the margins, right, the Indigenous folks, Black folks, other communities of color who end up getting the cut first. So that's the worry I got. But I believe that we've proven that we can tell good stories that people are invested in and I have a lot of faith in them.

Many of us have great hopes of becoming a parent one day, often with the hopes of having our own biological child. But for about 20% of us, this journey is difficult, or even impossible. Infertility can be unimaginably painful for both partners and their families. The journey of infertility is complex, fraught with hope and disappointment, bravery and fear, trust and isolation. We are here to offer support to those who may be facing infertility, as well as those witnessing the journey of someone else. Join us as we welcome another guest, Dr. Randi Smith, to discuss infertility. Dr. Smith is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She specializes in supporting women and couples facing the deep challenges of infertility, assisting them in navigating the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of this excruciating journey.  She guides us through the ins and outs of infertility and shares her wisdom in supporting those facing this journey.If you find this episode, or any of our other episodes, helpful to you, please share with those that you love! Let us know what you think about what you want us to talk about next by emailing us at RelationshipsInsideOut@gmail.com! In two weeks, we define enabling, signs enabling is taking over, and ways to overcome it. Later topics include: parenting, self-acceptance, domestic violence, premarital tips for relationship success, navigating milestones as a couple, how to have tough conversations, self-awareness in relationships, and so much more!For more helpful resources and updates, follow us on Facebook at @RelationshipsInsideOutllc!Some resources related to this episode:What is Infertility?Infertility and Couples8 Ways Infertility Impacts Your Relationship and Ways to CopeInfertility and Fertility Resources10 Great Online Resources for FertilityAmerican Society for Reproductive MedicineOur GuestDr. Randi Smith 

David Heska Wanbli Weiden discusses the first pages of his novel, Winter Counts, how he studied fight scenes to get it right, his best dialog tricks, the vulnerabilities of his tough-guy protagonist, and how to speak to political and social justice issues while staying true to your story.Weiden's first pages can be found here.Help local bookstores and our authors by buying this book on Bookshop.Click here for the audio/video version of this interview.The above link will be available for 48 hours. Missed it? The podcast version is always available, both here and on your favorite podcast platform.David Heska Wanbli Weiden, an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota Nation, is the author of Winter Counts (Ecco, 2020), which was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel. The book was the winner of the Anthony, Thriller, Lefty, Barry, Macavity, Spur, High Plains, Electa Quinney, Tillie Olsen, CrimeFest (UK), and Crime Fiction Lover (UK) Awards, and was longlisted for many other awards. The novel was a New York Times Editors' Choice, an Indie Next pick, main selection of the Book of the Month Club, and named a Best Book of the year by NPR, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, The Guardian, and other magazines. His short stories have appeared or are forthcoming in The Best American Mystery and Suspense Stories 2022, Denver Noir, Midnight Hour, This Time for Sure, Never Whistle at Night, and The Perfect Crime. He's the series editor of Native Edge, an imprint of the University of New Mexico Press specializing in Indigenous literature. Weiden received the PEN America Writing for Justice Fellowship and is the recipient of fellowships and residencies from MacDowell, Ucross, Ragdale, Vermont Studio Center, Sewanee, and Tin House. Weiden received his MFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts, his law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a professor of Native American studies and Political Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver and serves on the faculty of the Cedar Crest Pan-European MFA Program and also the Mile-High MFA Program at Regis University. He lives in Denver with his family. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

Rob Reese was born in Busan, South Korea, but was adopted to a family in Denver, Colorado. His parents were so supportive of him being in extracurricular activities, like getting his black belt in Tae Kwon Do and earning Eagle Scout. Rob attended Metropolitan State University of Denver and earned a B.A. in International Business. He has the ambition of becoming a business analyst and is currently a retail manager at a clothing company called, The Normal Brand, in Denver. He still resides in Denver and is excited for the next chapter of his life and seeing where things go from here.Music by Corey Quinn

Before he became a mystery writer and reviewer, Brookins was a freelance photographer, a Public Television program director, a Cable TV administrator, and a counselor and faculty member at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has reviewed mystery fiction for the Saint Paul Pioneer Press and for Mystery Scene Magazine. His reviews appear at Barnes & Noble and Amazon Internet sites, on his own web site, Books n' Bytes, and on the popular news group, DorothyL. Several authors with blogs carry his reviews as well. Brookins is an avid recreational sailor. With his wife and friends he has sailed in many locations across the world. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Private Eye Writers of America.Brookins writes the sailing adventure series featuring Michael Tanner and Mary Whitney, the Sean Sean private investigator detective series, and the Jack Marston academic series.Mentioned in the podcast:The Silence of the LoonsWebsite: http://www.carlbrookins.com/*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

CPA Morgan Hamon returns to the Dental A-Team podcast. In this episode, he and Kiera dive deep on smart steps for dental practices to take financially, including… What businesses should expect from a CPA How to prepare for tax day Tax strategies for dentists What practices should be doing now, in the middle of the year And more About Morgan: Morgan is a graduate of the University of Arizona school of business. Following graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy and served for over ten years as a Naval Aviator flying carrier-based F/A-18 Hornets. During that time, he deployed to the Persian Gulf and flew combat missions over Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch. He also served as a flight instructor and landing signal officer for newly winged Naval Aviators transitioning to the Hornet, training pilots in air-to-air combat and landing on aircraft carriers. After leaving the Navy, Morgan obtained a master's degree in accounting with a concentration in taxation from Metropolitan State University of Denver. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is the co-founder and President of HDA Accounting Group leading a large staff of professional accountants delivering a variety of financial accounting and tax services. Morgan regularly conducts practice profitability advising for dentists, helping them analyze their financial data and identifying strategies for profit improvement. Episode resources: Learn more about HDA Accounting Group Connect with Morgan: morgan@hdagroupdental.com  Listen to episode 430, Your Practice's Most Important Numbers to Know Reach out to Kiera: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

On this week's episode of The Healthcare Plus Podcast, host Quint Studer is joined by special guest Matthew Bates. Matthew Bates is a Managing Director with Kaufmann Hall and leads their physician enterprise service line. His expertise includes envisioning and executing transformations in healthcare around the physician enterprise, ambulatory healthcare delivery, healthcare economics and data & analytics. Quint and Matthew discuss the financial pressures facing healthcare industry leaders today and discuss strategic solutions to improve create alignment and improve margins. To be successful in the current environment, Matthew Bates says leaders must focus on three key things: 1. Evolving physician alignment, relationships, and engagement2. Adjusting care delivery models to maximize the impact of advanced practice providers3. Rethinking the front door to the health system and how to engage patients outside of the emergency departmentListen to the full episode for further insights on how Matthew and his team at Kaufman Hall are guiding healthcare leaders to success today. Links:Operating a Provider Enterprise: Leveraging the Promise of Advanced Practice Providers | Kaufman HallPhysician Flash Report: Q1 2023 | Kaufman HallModels of Care Study | Healthcare Plus Solutions GroupAbout Matthew BatesMatthew Bates is a Managing Director with Kaufman Hall and leads their physician enterprise service line. Matthew has 30+ years of healthcare experience working with physicians and C-suite leaders in the US and beyond. His expertise includes envisioning and executing transformations in healthcare around the physician enterprise, ambulatory healthcare delivery, healthcare economics and data & analytics.Matthew is a frequent author and speaker on the topics of the US healthcare economy, the future of healthcare and the evolving physician enterprise. He is the lead author of Kaufman Hall's Physician Flash Report and numerous other thought leadership pieces. He is also the co-author of the book, Leading Medical Group Transformation.Prior to joining Kaufman Hall, Mr. Bates was a Managing Director at Deloitte in their Strategy and Operations practice and launched their Healthcare AI & Data Strategy offerings. Before that, he was a Managing Director at Huron Consulting and a Senior Leader with Studer Group. Mr. Bates holds a Masters of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Denver and a Bachelor's in Health Care Management from the Metropolitan State University of Denver. He also serves on the curriculum committee for the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).Matthew is married to his primary care provider with whom he is raising twins in Montana. His son is into freestyle skiing and his daughter is a rodeo barrel racer. And when Matthew finds a quiet moment to slip away, you will find him standing in a cold mountain stream fly fishing.Contact Matthew Bates: MBates@kaufmanhall.com406-285-1652

In this engaging episode, we had the pleasure of conversing with Nicole Pollack, a highly accomplished agent in the competitive Colorado real estate market. We dive into Nicole's fascinating background, including her experiences as a college athlete and former teacher. Nicole brings a wealth of wisdom to the table, sharing valuable insights on leadership, overcoming failure, and setting realistic expectations. Her passion for educating others to serve their community shines through in our discussion. A Colorado native with a Master's in Teaching from The University of Washington, Nicole Pollack strives to bring the highest level of client satisfaction to every transaction. With five years of experience as an educator, they have built skills to enable clear communication and foster client relationships. They have a successful history of identifying individual needs and delivering distinct value. Nicole has a passion for outdoor recreation, from mountain biking to rock climbing, and their spirit of competition comes from a background as a collegiate soccer player at Metropolitan State University of Denver. These activities have allowed them to explore every ‘nook and cranny' of the Denver Metro area and the front range. Having been a homeowner themselves, Nicole understands the significance of investment and decision-making. Her goal is to facilitate client understanding and a smooth real estate process for both buyers and sellers. They achieve this through honest open communication, hard work, and integrity. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an investor looking to build your portfolio, Nicole is eager to help you achieve your real estate goals and will guide you along the journey!

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO of GrowthMode Marketing, Deanna Shimota.Deanna Shimota is the CEO of GrowthMode Marketing, a B2B marketing agency that helps companies achieve growth through marketing strategies and programs. Deanna has over 20 years of progressive marketing management experience and has built marketing functions and departments from scratch at multiple organizations. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Master's Degree in marketing and communications from Metropolitan State University.Deanna is known for her innovative thinking, strategic planning, and exceptional leadership skills, which have helped multiple technology companies achieve high-growth mode. She stays current with technology trends and social media changes while maintaining a solid foundation in traditional marketing principles. Companies can tap into her wealth of knowledge and experience by connecting with Deanna to develop effective marketing strategies and programs that align with their growth goals. Whether they need help building a marketing plan, creating a lead generation engine, or establishing themselves as a known brand and thought leader, Deanna, and her team can provide the additional bench strength and expertise needed to succeed.About Deanna Shimota: She is an experienced marketing executive and the CEO of GrowthMode Marketing, a B2B marketing agency. With over 20 years of progressive marketing management experience, Deanna has built multiple organizations' marketing functions and departments from scratch. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Master's Degree in marketing and communications from Metropolitan State University. Deanna is passionate about marketing and strives to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements. She has a strong foundation in traditional marketing principles and combines them with the latest technology trends and social media changes to achieve her clients' goals.Deanna has developed exceptional skills in marketing strategy, content marketing, and demand generation throughout her career. She specializes in demand generation, lead generation, content marketing, digital marketing, client marketing, loyalty and retention programs, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), technology marketing, marketing automation, global marketing strategies, and international and multinational programs. Deanna has used her skills and expertise to catapult multiple technology companies into high-growth mode. Now, she leads GrowthMode Marketing intending to help other organizations achieve similar success. She is a respected B2B marketing industry figure known for her innovative thinking, strategic planning, and exceptional leadership skills.About GrowthMode Marketing: They are a B2B marketing agency dedicated to helping companies grow. They focus on understanding their client's goals and developing marketing strategies and programs that align with them. They have been there and marketed that experience. Their approach is centered on three core principles: building a marketing foundation, generating leads, and establishing their clients as an industry thought leaders. Their team has worked with many company leaders, marketing executives, and sales teams to build foundational B2B marketing programs, increase lead volumes, and establish their clients as leaders in their respective industries. They understand that marketing results are crucial to the success of high-growth companies, and they provide flexible solutions to help their clients achieve their goals.Their services include building marketing plans and...

As this is an episode that's a little bit different from our other episodes (I don't think to date we've interviewed a person who's currently running for office), we'd like to make sure we are very clear about the following:  We are NOT endorsing any candidates in this episode.  We are grateful that Trinidad Rodriguez, who is running for Mayor of Denver, was willing to connect with us to give us an inside look at what it's like running for office, to expand on our civics engagement series.  Again, we are NOT endorsing any candidates in this episode.   This episode was also unique in that we got an inside look into what a political campaign looks like, marrying the personal “why” (why we care about certain issues, for example, due to lived experience) with our own individual and collective abilities to make change in the world.   It was also very humanizing about a process that we previously thought was elevated above us, inaccessibly locked away in a black box.  That's not true.  Any one of us, with enough experience, support, drive, internal strength, and vision, can run for office.  And as you listen, we hope you find your own takeaway - not only about running for civic office but about the power you DO have to make change and shape your own communities on a daily basis.   What to listen for:  Trini's thoughts on what it takes to actually run for office, and what / who you need to surround yourself with The importance of breaking out of our silos, and asking those affected what they think will be most helpful to them Advice on what we can all do to be more engaged – that is, follow up on our votes.  Know the outcomes of what you voted on, and hold leaders and politicians accountable to implement the policies that were decided upon by the citizens, with integrity. About Trini: Trinidad Rodriguez is bringing a new approach to moving Denver forward. Growing up with a single mom in West Denver, his family had to overcome some challenges like housing insecurity, mental health and addiction issues, and violent crime. The city and its services supported them through the hard times, and that inspired Trinidad to pay it forward and continue to fight for Denver.   Trinidad has spent the last 23 years working in finance and volunteering with various local civic and nonprofit organizations like the Downtown Denver Partnership, Denver Housing Authority, Blueprint Denver, Rose Community Foundation, Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation, and Urban Peak. He is a public finance expert who knows how to leverage and build public and private networks to create public-serving infrastructure. He has financed schools, affordable housing communities, and health clinics that have served tens of thousands of Denverites. This sets him apart from the other candidates.   Now he's running for mayor to make sure that Denver is a city where every Denverite can achieve their version of success, regardless of the neighborhood they're in. He is a proven leader with bold plans to address Denver's biggest issues. Trini understands that we can't expect different results if we continue to try the same approaches.   More details about his background and experience can be found here.

In many ways, health care is actually sick care. We are enormously grateful for physicians who can address pathology and treat disease. But often the emphasis is on surviving, not thriving. That's where Lifestyle Medicine comes in. It's a system of health care that leans in on the power of social connections, personal psychology, exercise, nourishment, and more to prevent disease and optimize health. This week's guest, Dr. Michelle Tollefson is a Lifestyle Medicine expert and OB/GYN helping women use the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine to thrive through menopause. This week, she lays out the details and shares how she used Lifestyle Medicine to thrive through 16 rounds of chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy, removal of her ovaries, and several reconstructive surgeries following a diagnosis of stage 2, grade 3 breast cancer when she was just 42. Michelle Tollefson, MD, is a Lifestyle Medicine expert and obstetrician-gynecologist. She is a pioneer in women's health and Lifestyle Medicine and a professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is currently on the executive boards of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and PAVING the Path to Wellness. She edited the textbook Improving Women's Health Across the Lifespan and wrote PAVING a Woman's Path through Menopause and Beyond. Dr. Tollefson was one of the first physicians ever trained as a wellness coach. She is an international speaker, women's health consultant, mother to three kids, and a breast cancer survivor/thriver.Resources:PAVING a Woman's Path through Menopause and BeyondHer cancer journey: https://365health.org/blog/breast-cancer-awareness-month-following-one-womans-journey/**Support the Podcast** InsideTracker: 20% off at insidetracker.com/feistyPrevinex: 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at hellobonafide.com/hitplayNutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay for $30 off any subscription to the CGM programThat's It: Receive 20% off your order with the code PLAY20 at thatsitfruit.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy