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Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.         On today's show:   ·         Clyde Davis, general manager and investor in Housebar, the very cool beer, spirits and wine store dedicated to elevating the home entertainment experience. Clyde has just opened its second location, in Georgetown;                                                                                                                                                                                                   ·         Shawn Townsend is president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. He's in with a 2025 forecast of new dining experiences, news about Winter Restaurant Week, what to expect across the local dining scene and … more;                                                                                                                                                                                        ·         In partnership with her husband, Micah Wilder, Johanna Hellrigl, chef/owner at Ama (the Italian informal imperative of the verb “to love”) has created a focacceria and ristorante that bring to life the flavors of her Northern Italian roots;                                                                                                                                                   ·         And, speaking of dynamic wife-and-husband partnerships, Gina Chersevani and Neil Dundee are in with expansion news for 2025, samplings and more from their celebrated Buffalo & Bergen, a great hangout inspired by the soda shops of yesteryear (cream soda, anyone?);   ·         New York's Minetta Tavern is a hospitality icon. Originally opened in 1937 and frequented by various hangers-out with names you know … like Hemingway, O'Neill, e. e. cummings and  Dylan Thomas. Now, thanks to Keith McNally, this Parisian-steakhouse-meets-classic-New-York-City-tavern concept has a second home at the Union Market.  Laurent Kalkotour is the Tavern's executive chef and Roberta Delice is the director of operations. Both are partners in this venture --  and they join us to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today's show: ·        Clyde Davis, general managerand investor in Housebar, the very cool beer, spirits and wine store dedicatedto elevating the home entertainment experience. Clyde has just opened itssecond location, in Georgetown;                                                                                                                                                                                                   ·        Shawn Townsend is president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. He's in with a 2025 forecast of new dining experiences,news about Winter Restaurant Week, what to expect across the local dining sceneand … more;                                                                                                                                                                                        ·        In partnership with her husband, Micah Wilder, Johanna Hellrigl, chef/owner at Ama (the Italian informal imperative of the verb “to love”) has created a focacceria and ristorante that bring to life the flavors of her Northern Italian roots;                                                                                                                                                   ·        And, speaking of dynamic wife-and-husband partnerships, Gina Chersevani and Neil Dundee are in with expansion news for 2025, samplings and more from their celebrated Buffalo & Bergen, a great hangout inspired by the soda shops of yesteryear (creamsoda, anyone?); ·        New York's Minetta Tavern is a hospitality icon. Originally opened in 1937 and frequented by various hangers-out with names you know … like Hemingway, O'Neill, e. e. cummingsand  Dylan Thomas. Now, thanks to Keith McNally, this Parisian-steakhouse-meets-classic-New-York-City-tavern concept has a second home at the Union Market. Laurent Kalkotour is the Tavern's executive chef and Roberta Delice is the director of operations. Both are partners in this venture --  and they join us to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today's show: ·        Clyde Davis, general managerand investor in Housebar, the very cool beer, spirits and wine store dedicatedto elevating the home entertainment experience. Clyde has just opened itssecond location, in Georgetown;                                                                                                                                                                                                   ·        Shawn Townsend is president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. He's in with a 2025 forecast of new dining experiences,news about Winter Restaurant Week, what to expect across the local dining sceneand … more;                                                                                                                                                                                        ·        In partnership with her husband, Micah Wilder, Johanna Hellrigl, chef/owner at Ama (the Italian informal imperative of the verb “to love”) has created a focacceria and ristorante that bring to life the flavors of her Northern Italian roots;                                                                                                                                                   ·        And, speaking of dynamic wife-and-husband partnerships, Gina Chersevani and Neil Dundee are in with expansion news for 2025, samplings and more from their celebrated Buffalo & Bergen, a great hangout inspired by the soda shops of yesteryear (creamsoda, anyone?); ·        New York's Minetta Tavern is a hospitality icon. Originally opened in 1937 and frequented by various hangers-out with names you know … like Hemingway, O'Neill, e. e. cummingsand  Dylan Thomas. Now, thanks to Keith McNally, this Parisian-steakhouse-meets-classic-New-York-City-tavern concept has a second home at the Union Market. Laurent Kalkotour is the Tavern's executive chef and Roberta Delice is the director of operations. Both are partners in this venture --  and they join us to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.         On today's show:   ·         Clyde Davis, general manager and investor in Housebar, the very cool beer, spirits and wine store dedicated to elevating the home entertainment experience. Clyde has just opened its second location, in Georgetown;                                                                                                                                                                                                   ·         Shawn Townsend is president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. He's in with a 2025 forecast of new dining experiences, news about Winter Restaurant Week, what to expect across the local dining scene and … more;                                                                                                                                                                                        ·         In partnership with her husband, Micah Wilder, Johanna Hellrigl, chef/owner at Ama (the Italian informal imperative of the verb “to love”) has created a focacceria and ristorante that bring to life the flavors of her Northern Italian roots;                                                                                                                                                   ·         And, speaking of dynamic wife-and-husband partnerships, Gina Chersevani and Neil Dundee are in with expansion news for 2025, samplings and more from their celebrated Buffalo & Bergen, a great hangout inspired by the soda shops of yesteryear (cream soda, anyone?);   ·         New York's Minetta Tavern is a hospitality icon. Originally opened in 1937 and frequented by various hangers-out with names you know … like Hemingway, O'Neill, e. e. cummings and  Dylan Thomas. Now, thanks to Keith McNally, this Parisian-steakhouse-meets-classic-New-York-City-tavern concept has a second home at the Union Market.  Laurent Kalkotour is the Tavern's executive chef and Roberta Delice is the director of operations. Both are partners in this venture --  and they join us to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join County Executive Bryan Hill for a lively and informative conversation with Clark Mercer, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)

Join County Executive Bryan Hill for a lively and informative conversation with Clark Mercer, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)

In this episode of Business First with Sonya Alleyne, Sonya interviews Shawn Townsend, the president and CEO of the Restaurant Association, Metropolitan Washington. They discuss the opportunities and challenges in the restaurant industry, particularly in Restaurant Association, Metropolitan Washington. Shawn shares his background in the restaurant business and his experience as the director of the mayor's office of nightlife and culture. They also talk about the impact of the pandemic on restaurants, the elimination of the tip credit system, and the future of the industry. The episode concludes with a discussion of upcoming events and resources for restaurant owners. DC Restaurant Summer Week Starts August 12, 2024

  Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show:     ·        Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington; ·        Jinson Chan, co-owner of the Sojourn Fermentory, opening Aug. 17 in Suffolk, Virginia. The Sojourn Fermentory staff is passionate about two things: beer and relationships. Its mission is to create a place where diverse individuals and families can come together in community to share their stories while enjoying high-quality beer and cider;                                                                                                            ·        Amy Holmwood is the  founder and CEO of the Holistic Spirits Co. It is the world's first plant-based and -powered holistic spirits company. Its products are made with zero artificial flavors, colors, or GMOs;                                                                                                                                                                                                               ·        Reid Shilling is the executive chef and owner of the Shilling Canning Company on the Potomac in Southeast Washington, a place to enjoy a farm-to-table taste of the Chesapeake region. He and his wife, Sarah Quinteros, have also opened Ampersandwich, a casual sandwich summer pop-up with great sides and combos. 

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show:  ·        Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington;·        Jinson Chan, co-owner of the Sojourn Fermentory, opening Aug. 17 in Suffolk, Virginia. The Sojourn Fermentory staff is passionate about two things: beer and relationships. Its mission is to create a place where diverse individuals and families can come together in community to share their stories while enjoying high-quality beer and cider;                                                                                                           ·        Amy Holmwood is the  founder and CEO of the Holistic Spirits Co. It is the world's first plant-based and -powered holistic spirits company. Its products are made with zero artificial flavors, colors, or GMOs;                                                                                                                                                                                                              ·        Reid Shilling is the executive chef and owner of the Shilling Canning Company on the Potomac in Southeast Washington, a place to enjoy a farm-to-table taste of the Chesapeake region. He and his wife, Sarah Quinteros, have also opened Ampersandwich, a casual sandwich summer pop-up with great sides and combos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show:  ·        Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington;·        Jinson Chan, co-owner of the Sojourn Fermentory, opening Aug. 17 in Suffolk, Virginia. The Sojourn Fermentory staff is passionate about two things: beer and relationships. Its mission is to create a place where diverse individuals and families can come together in community to share their stories while enjoying high-quality beer and cider;                                                                                                           ·        Amy Holmwood is the  founder and CEO of the Holistic Spirits Co. It is the world's first plant-based and -powered holistic spirits company. Its products are made with zero artificial flavors, colors, or GMOs;                                                                                                                                                                                                              ·        Reid Shilling is the executive chef and owner of the Shilling Canning Company on the Potomac in Southeast Washington, a place to enjoy a farm-to-table taste of the Chesapeake region. He and his wife, Sarah Quinteros, have also opened Ampersandwich, a casual sandwich summer pop-up with great sides and combos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show:     ·        Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington; ·        Jinson Chan, co-owner of the Sojourn Fermentory, opening Aug. 17 in Suffolk, Virginia. The Sojourn Fermentory staff is passionate about two things: beer and relationships. Its mission is to create a place where diverse individuals and families can come together in community to share their stories while enjoying high-quality beer and cider;                                                                                                            ·        Amy Holmwood is the  founder and CEO of the Holistic Spirits Co. It is the world's first plant-based and -powered holistic spirits company. Its products are made with zero artificial flavors, colors, or GMOs;                                                                                                                                                                                                               ·        Reid Shilling is the executive chef and owner of the Shilling Canning Company on the Potomac in Southeast Washington, a place to enjoy a farm-to-table taste of the Chesapeake region. He and his wife, Sarah Quinteros, have also opened Ampersandwich, a casual sandwich summer pop-up with great sides and combos. 

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show:   ·        Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, on to chat about a proposed law in D.C. that would reduce liquor liability costs and better protect restaurant operators from frivolous lawsuits;                                                                                                                                      ·        Along with it being International Women's Month, March is Maryland Wine Month. So it's fitting that we get a visit from a prominent woman in the wine biz from Maryland. She's Regina McCarthy, general manager at The Vineyards at Dodon, a stunning, 555-acre tract in Davidsonville, MD that produces amazing wines;                                                                                                                                        ·        Jack Maher and Jack Walten are cofounders of Sea Suite Cruises, setting sail this year with Whitlow's on Water, a 50-foot floating tiki bar sailing the “high seas” from Georgetown Harbour and the Navy Yard;                                                                                                                                                       ·        From a Kensington pop-up to a Bethesda brick-and-mortar down the street from their alma mater, Walter Johnson High School, Dalia's Falafel owner Ben Assaraf and his partners, Kevin Gill and Cody Chatham, have hit on a fast casual concept that's quickly becoming a Bethesda go-to for those in urgent need of a tasty, Middle Eastern food fix;     ·        Drinkin' wine, wine, wine! We have more talk of wine – ros­é in particular -- as we're joined by Josephine Carr of Castle Hill Cider and Matt Harmon of Harmony Wine, who created Daze of Rosé, their special, pink twist on a traditional springtime wine festival.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show: ·        Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, on to chat about a proposed law in D.C. that would reduce liquor liability costs and better protect restaurant operators from frivolous lawsuits;                                                                                                                                     ·        Along with it being International Women's Month, March is Maryland Wine Month. So it's fitting that we get a visit from a prominent woman in the wine biz from Maryland. She's Regina McCarthy, general manager at The Vineyards at Dodon, a stunning, 555-acre tract in Davidsonville, MD that produces amazing wines;                                                                                                                                       ·        Jack Maher and Jack Walten are cofounders of Sea Suite Cruises, setting sail this year with Whitlow's on Water, a 50-foot floating tiki bar sailing the “high seas” from Georgetown Harbour and the Navy Yard;                                                                                                                                                      ·        From a Kensington pop-up to a Bethesda brick-and-mortar down the street from their alma mater, Walter Johnson High School, Dalia's Falafel owner Ben Assaraf and his partners, Kevin Gill and Cody Chatham, have hit on a fast casual concept that's quickly becoming a Bethesda go-to for those in urgent need of a tasty, Middle Eastern food fix;  ·        Drinkin' wine, wine, wine! We have more talk of wine – ros­éin particular -- as we're joined by Josephine Carr of Castle Hill Cider and Matt Harmon of Harmony Wine, who created Daze of Rosé, their special, pink twist on a traditional springtime wine festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show:   ·        Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, on to chat about a proposed law in D.C. that would reduce liquor liability costs and better protect restaurant operators from frivolous lawsuits;                                                                                                                                      ·        Along with it being International Women's Month, March is Maryland Wine Month. So it's fitting that we get a visit from a prominent woman in the wine biz from Maryland. She's Regina McCarthy, general manager at The Vineyards at Dodon, a stunning, 555-acre tract in Davidsonville, MD that produces amazing wines;                                                                                                                                        ·        Jack Maher and Jack Walten are cofounders of Sea Suite Cruises, setting sail this year with Whitlow's on Water, a 50-foot floating tiki bar sailing the “high seas” from Georgetown Harbour and the Navy Yard;                                                                                                                                                       ·        From a Kensington pop-up to a Bethesda brick-and-mortar down the street from their alma mater, Walter Johnson High School, Dalia's Falafel owner Ben Assaraf and his partners, Kevin Gill and Cody Chatham, have hit on a fast casual concept that's quickly becoming a Bethesda go-to for those in urgent need of a tasty, Middle Eastern food fix;     ·        Drinkin' wine, wine, wine! We have more talk of wine – ros­é in particular -- as we're joined by Josephine Carr of Castle Hill Cider and Matt Harmon of Harmony Wine, who created Daze of Rosé, their special, pink twist on a traditional springtime wine festival.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show: ·        Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, on to chat about a proposed law in D.C. that would reduce liquor liability costs and better protect restaurant operators from frivolous lawsuits;                                                                                                                                     ·        Along with it being International Women's Month, March is Maryland Wine Month. So it's fitting that we get a visit from a prominent woman in the wine biz from Maryland. She's Regina McCarthy, general manager at The Vineyards at Dodon, a stunning, 555-acre tract in Davidsonville, MD that produces amazing wines;                                                                                                                                       ·        Jack Maher and Jack Walten are cofounders of Sea Suite Cruises, setting sail this year with Whitlow's on Water, a 50-foot floating tiki bar sailing the “high seas” from Georgetown Harbour and the Navy Yard;                                                                                                                                                      ·        From a Kensington pop-up to a Bethesda brick-and-mortar down the street from their alma mater, Walter Johnson High School, Dalia's Falafel owner Ben Assaraf and his partners, Kevin Gill and Cody Chatham, have hit on a fast casual concept that's quickly becoming a Bethesda go-to for those in urgent need of a tasty, Middle Eastern food fix;  ·        Drinkin' wine, wine, wine! We have more talk of wine – ros­éin particular -- as we're joined by Josephine Carr of Castle Hill Cider and Matt Harmon of Harmony Wine, who created Daze of Rosé, their special, pink twist on a traditional springtime wine festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Deitz, Managing Director, Mortgage at SECU. Highlights include: retraining to purchase money market; market shrinkage is an opportunity; sales leadership mindset; peer networking matters and investing in the right people. With over 20 years experience, Mark is a Certified Mortgage Banker, a Certified Mortgage Advisor and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington.

Two experts from the Prevention of Blindness Society: Sean Curry and Caren Forsten, join as our guests for our first episode of 2024!    Sean Curry, MPH, serves as program director for the Prevention of Blindness Society (POB) of Metropolitan Washington. In this role, he oversees the POB's comprehensive suite of low vision programs, the See For Yourself screening and education program, and program measurement and evaluation activities. Sean also provides guidance for POB's public health information initiatives.    Previously, Sean worked in public health promotion with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. Sean earned his Bachelor of Science in biology and health science from Lebanon Valley College, and his Master of Public Health from The George Washington University.   Caren Forsten, CEO, is POB's fifth chief executive in its more than 85-year history, Caren brings extensive leadership experience in both the private and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, Caren served as director of marketing with Verizon. She has a demonstrated history of success in improving client service experiences through relationship building, meaningful communications, and high-performing, cross-functional teams. This experience is invaluable to her role at POB, leading efforts to increase partnerships and community awareness of POBs work.   Caren earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is actively involved in her community through nonprofit organizations such as The George Washington University Hospital and the Junior League of Washington.     Access the resources mentioned during the interview here:  POB Website Monthly Newsletter  glaucomadc.org Tour Of The Eye Webinars via YouTube  Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Podcast   Stay tuned for the next new episode of “It Happened To Me”! In the meantime, you can listen to our previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “It Happened To Me”.   “It Happened To Me” is created and hosted by Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman. DNA Today's Kira Dineen is our executive producer and marketing lead. Amanda Andreoli is our associate producer. Ashlyn Enokian is our graphic designer.   See what else we are up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website, ItHappenedToMePod.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to ItHappenedToMePod@gmail.com.

In this enlightening episode, we are joined by special guest Matthew D. Taylor, PhD, as we delve into the intriguing world of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Together, we'll explore the beliefs, origins, and impact of the NAR, shedding light on its relevance to both religious and political spheres.Dr. Matthew D. Taylor, a respected expert in religious studies, brings his wealth of knowledge to guide us through the complexities of the NAR. We'll uncover the teachings of C. Peter Wagner, the seminary professor who coined the term "New Apostolic Reformation" in the 1990s, and explore the transformative influence he had on Pentecostal Charismatic Christianity.Join us as we examine the role of apostles and prophets in church leadership, as emphasized by the NAR. Together with Dr. Taylor, we'll discuss how this movement challenges established structures and fosters new perspectives on leadership within faith communities.Through engaging conversations, we'll explore the growth of the NAR and the rise of self-proclaimed apostles and prophets, as Dr. Taylor provides insights into their significance in shaping modern Christianity. We'll also delve into the unique structure of the NAR, which prioritizes personal connections over traditional denominational hierarchies.In addition, we'll tackle the concept of strategic spiritual warfare—a topic that sparks debate within the NAR. Dr. Taylor will shed light on the belief in territorial spirits and their supposed influence over physical regions, as well as their role in the NAR's approach to prayer and spiritual battles.Here's the series we reference on the program- Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/series/charismatic-revival-fury/Guest Bio:Matthew D. Taylor, Ph.D., is the Protestant Scholar at ICJS, where he specializes in Muslim-Christian dialogue, Evangelical and Pentecostal movements, religious politics in the U.S., and American Islam. Prior to coming to ICJS, Taylor served on the faculty of Georgetown University and The George Washington University. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion, the North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies, and the Company of Teachers of the Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington. Taylor holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies and Muslim-Christian Relations from Georgetown University and an M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. His forthcoming book, Scripture People: Salafi Muslims in Evangelical Christians' America (Cambridge University Press—August 2023), offers an introduction to the oft-misunderstood Salafi movement in the U.S. by way of comparison with American Evangelicalism. He is also the creator of the acclaimed audio-documentary series  “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation,” which details how networks of extremist Christian leaders helped instigate the January 6th Insurrection.Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

If you pay attention to my insta feed you know I have been out an about. And, per usual, it has been a week of incredible eats: -Love Makato: Last time I told you about the BBQ. Today it's about the Izakaya. -Queen English: Hong Kong cuisine here in DC. Loving the young bamboo shoots, drunken noodles and that whole fried snapper. -Villa Yara: new in Georgetown. Lebanese wines in a beautiful setting. Now on to today's show: Many of you know that I am so fortunate to have this incredible relationship with The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington aka RAMW. Over the years their former President, Kathy Hollinger, has joined me on this show (and F&TB) to talk us through what is happening in the Industry — staff shortages, Initiative 77, restaurant weeks, the pandemic insanity — RAMW is a lifeline not just for their members in the Industry, but for diners and consumers alike. Well, now there is a new sheriff in town! Actually, a new CEO, Shawn Townsend who you may remember as the inaugural Director of the Mayor's Office of Nightlife and Culture, Shawn is now head of the RAMW and he has a lot to share. Today we are going to discuss how RAMW advocates for and promotes the vitality of the capital region's hospitality industry, what is going on with the tipped-credit, The RAMMYS, and the recent launch of Food Jobs DC. We had so much to discuss ... Quotes "Our aim is to promote transparency and ensure clarity regarding fees, so that no one is left puzzled by unexpected charges on the final bill" - Shawn Townsend "Our students feel the excitement when we expose them to pro star competitions and restaurant kitchen tours. It's a truly invigorating and inspiring experience for them.""- Shawn Townsend "Restaurant week provides a unique chance for people to indulge in a culinary experience tailored to their comfort level, both in terms of price and enjoyment." - Nycci Nellis Featured Guest Shawn Townsend Facebook & Instagram Personal -https://www.facebook.com/shawnjtownsend Business:https://www.facebook.com/ramwdc/ Personal:https://www.instagram.com/shawnjtownsend Business:https://www.instagram.com/ramwdc/ Twitter: Personal:https://www.twitter.com/shawnjtownsend Business:  https://twitter.com/ramwdc Chapters 00:00 Intro 09:34 Demystifying Minimum Wage Laws for Restaurant Servers 11:46 Navigating Service Charges in the Restaurant Industry 16:03 Restaurant Relief Package Proposed by DC Council Member 17:08 Understanding the Value of Advertising for Restaurants 19:02 Blending Service Charges and Traditional Sales for Success" 20:35 Accelerating Minimum Wage Increases for Restaurant Workers 22:55 Real Estate Boom Exacerbates Staffing Shortages 27:21 Igniting Career Aspirations through an Inspiring Culinary Program 35:53 Conquering Restaurant Fear: Exploring New Cuisine Affordably 37:34 Honoring Restaurant Employees: The Industry's Grammy Awards 42:30 Diversity Clash: James Beard and Michelin Perspectives 50:52 Outro Produced by Heartcast Media http://www.heartcastmedia.com

Rumi Forum, Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington, and Washington Theological Consortium presented the 4th Interfaith Leadership Forum: “Interfaith Engagement with the Environmental Crisis” on May 31, 2023. The program featured keynote speaker Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb, an interfaith panel, and an opportunity for small group dialogues. Keynote by: Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb, D.Min. started at Adat Shalom when the synagogue was only eight years old, and meeting at the JCC – he was still in rabbinic school, Founding Rabbi Sid was part-time, Shabbat morning services were every other week, and cell phones hardly existed. Upon ordination from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 1997, he became its first full-time rabbi and has joyfully served here ever since. Rabbi Fred currently serves as Chair of the National Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life and is on the boards of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment and Interfaith Power and Light (The Regeneration Project). Fred has also been deeply engaged in social and racial justice (including Jews United for Justice), multi-faith (a past board member of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington), and Israeli-progressive (J Street and more) efforts. Panelists: Sevim Kalyoncu: Growing up in Alabama surrounded by woods and creeks, Sevim Kalyoncu discovered early that her most direct connection with God came through nature. To this day, she still finds peace in natural surroundings and holds a deep concern regarding humankind's responsibility as vicegerent of the earth. She is involved with multiple local climate action groups and is dedicated to helping educate youth about the importance of environmental awareness for spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. She holds a B.S. from Georgetown and a master's degree from the University of Chicago and has many years of nonprofit experience in Washington, DC, and the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also a naturalist interpreter and a yoga instructor. Rev. Dr. Gilson Waldkoenig: Rev. Dr. Gilson Waldkoenig teaches methods for understanding ministry in context and applied theology rooted in the resilient grace of Christ. As Director of the Town and Country Church Institute (TCCI), Dr. Waldkoenig teaches courses in rural and Appalachian ministry and is sought out by synods, judicatories, and other seminaries for consultation and teaching. His research has included multiple-church ministries, environmental ministries, and a variety of other topics, all reflecting his practical theology of “means of grace and scenes of grace.” He belongs to St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. His books include Cooperating Congregations and Symbiotic Community, The Lost Land, and his reviews appeared in Agricultural History, Journal of Appalachian Studies, Journal for Study of Religion, Nature & Culture, Christian Century, and others. Dr. Rajwant Singh: Dr. Rajwant Singh is the founder and President of EcoSikh, a global organization working on the climate crisis facing the planet. It has engaged the worldwide Sikh community to take action on environmental issues. He also co-founded the National Sikh Campaign, an initiative to inform Americans about the Sikh identity. Dr. Rajwant Singh is also the Chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE), an organization that has worked with the White House and the members of the United States Congress. He organized a large gathering of the Sikhs to interact with political and elected leaders at Capitol Hill. He was instrumental in organizing the first-ever celebration of Guru Nanak's birth anniversary at the White House in 2009. Kristin Barker: Kristin Barker is co-founder and director of One Earth Sangha, whose mission is cultivating a Buddhist response to ecological crises. She graduated from Spirit Rock's Community Dharma Leader program and now teaches with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. As a co-founder of White Awake, Kristin has been supporting white people since 2011 with a Dharma approach to uprooting racism in ourselves and in our world. With a background in software engineering and environmental management, she has worked at several international environmental organizations. She is a GreenFaith Fellow and serves on the advisory board of Project Inside Out. Kristin was born and raised in northern New Mexico and currently lives in Washington, DC, the traditional lands of the Piscataway people. The Interfaith Leadership Forum (ILF) presented its 4th program during Days of Unity, entitled “Interfaith Engagement with the Environmental Crisis”. Rumi Forum and its partners were glad to collaborate with the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington (IFCMW) for the 4th ILF, which coincides with their 6th Annual Days of Unity during the month of May 2023.

This new book traces the lives of Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs in Israel and Palestine who have dedicated their lives to building peaceful relations among the two peoples and between individual people who seek to live in peace and harmony with one another. These people have acted courageously and consistently in their work for peace. In this book, the author profiles the lives, thoughts, feelings, and actions of six important peacebuilders — men and women, secular and religious, 3 Jewish Israelis: Rabbi Michael Melchior, Professor Galia Golan, and Mrs. Hadassah Froman, and 3 Palestinian Arabs: Professor Mohammed Dajani, Ms. Huda Abuarquob, and Bishop Munib Younan. The reader learns about their visions for peace and their activities to bring their ideas to fruition in the real world of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Too many people have given up on peace. In contrast, the people in this book persevere for peace, thus keeping a flicker of hope alive for Israelis and Palestinians who live in the same land for people everywhere who continue to yearn for a peace agreement to be reached in the region.  Co-sponsored by: Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) is a coalition of over 170 organizations—and tens of thousands of Palestinians and Israelis—building people-to-people cooperation, coexistence, equality, shared society, mutual understanding, and peace among their communities. We add stability in times of crisis, foster cooperation that increases impact, and build an environment conducive to peace over the long term.  Author: Rabbi Dr. Ron Kronish is an independent scholar, writer, blogger, lecturer, teacher, and mentor. For several years, he has been a Library Fellow at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute. From 1991-2015, he served as the Founder and Director of the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel (ICCI), Israel's premier interreligious institution. He was educated at Brandeis University (BA), Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is the editor of Coexistence and Reconciliation in Israel: Voices for Interreligious Dialogue (Paulist Press, 2015) and the author of The Other Peace Process: Interreligious Dialogue, A View from Jerusalem (Hamilton Books, 2017) and Profiles in Peace: Voices of Peacebuilders in the Midst of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2022). He writes a regular blog for The Times of Israel and contributes to The Jerusalem Report. He teaches courses about Interreligious Dialogue and Peacebuilding at the Schechter Institutes for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, in the Department for Adult Education, and at the Drew University Theological School (via Zoom) in Madison, NJ. Moderator: Rabbi Gerry Serotta served as Executive Director of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington from 2014 through 2020, where he continued his work as a leading voice for interfaith cooperation, religious freedom, and human rights. He is the founding rabbi of Shirat HaNefesh from 2008 to 2014. Rabbi Serotta has served as Executive Director of the interreligious organization Clergy Beyond Borders, Associate Rabbi of Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, and Director of the Hillel Foundation at George Washington University. He was the founder and chair of Rabbis for Human Rights – North America and chaired the Board of Chaplains of George Washington University. Rabbi Serotta has received many awards for his communal work. He was named a Public Policy Conflict Resolution fellow by the University of Maryland School of Law and served as a senior rabbinic scholar in residence at the Religious Action Center of the Union for Reform Judaism. Rabbi Serotta received a master's degree in Hebrew Literature from Hebrew Union College, a Master of Sacred Theology from New York Theological Seminary, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Hebrew Union College. Discussant: Ibrahim Anli is a civic entrepreneur with a career record that bridges nonprofit and academic experience. He was a visiting researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem from 2007-08. Ibrahim joined the Journalists and Writers Foundation's (JWF) Ankara office as the diplomacy coordinator in 2010. In 2013, he became the secretary-general of Abant Platform, JWF's Istanbul-based forum of intellectuals. Ibrahim Anli was a lecturer and acting chair at the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at Tishk International University in Erbil in 2016-17. He is currently a volunteer instructor for the OLLI at George Mason University, a member of the Braver Angels Scholars Council, and a member of the Public Diplomacy Council of America. He holds a BA in Economics from Istanbul University, an MA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Sabanci University, and a certificate in Strategic Management for Leaders of NGOs from Harvard University.

In today's religious and political climate, it is more important than ever to create and participate in spaces where diverse faith traditions and backgrounds can come together. Our esteemed guest, Jack Gordon, has a rich history of facilitating Interfaith conversations, creating spaces for members of different faith traditions, political persuasions, and cultural backgrounds to engage in meaningful conversations. Jack Gordon is host of the radio show “Interfaith-ish” on WOWD 94.3FM Takoma Radio in Takoma Park, Maryland (episodes can also be found on Apple Podcasts). His show, 'Interfaith-Ish,' is described as "conversations about what we believe, why we believe, and how we navigate the common ground and differences between our traditions." He has worked as a professional documentary filmmaker for nearly 20 years, and recently directed the short film 'To Bigotry No Sanction', commissioned by George Washington University. Jack has been active in the DC area interfaith scene since 2010, serving on the board of the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington and spearheading the annual DC Interfaith Leadership Summit for young adult leaders in the region until 2017. Jack grew up in a religiously mixed family and identifies as a Baha'i who is also culturally Jewish. Interfaith Action SW Michigan Website: https://swmichinterfaith.org/

Aging eye conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, can cause permanent vision loss that affects independence and quality of life. Called low vision, this vision loss can make everyday activities seem impossible. The good news: there is still much that can be done! Join us for a live & interactive discussion to learn about the latest in in vision rehabilitation and available community resources and services. https://www.youreyes.org/ Suleiman Alibhai O.D, F.A.A.O Sean Curry, MPH Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington®

A report compiled by the Harvard Business Review revealed that within the next 10 years, 65% of jobs will necessitate new skills that are not currently required. As the world progresses and changes, so too must the field of human resources. Join Alex Alonso and host Shari Simpson as they discuss the most essential skills for HR professionals in the future. Guest: Dr. Alex Alonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, Chief Knowledge Officer, SHRM Alexander Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP is the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM's) Chief Knowledge Officer leading operations for SHRM's Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional certifications, research functions, and the SHRM Knowledge Advisor service. He is responsible for all research activities, including developing the SHRM Competency Model and SHRM credentials. During his career, he has worked with numerous subject matter experts worldwide to identify performance standards, develop competency models, design organizational assessments, and conduct job analyses. He was also responsible for working on contract task orders involving the development of measurement tools for content areas such as job knowledge (like teacher knowledge of instructional processes) and organizational climates (like organizational climate forecasting in military health care). Dr. Alonso received his doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Florida International University in 2003. His works have been recognized for their contribution to real-world issues. They include being recognized by the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (Division 14 of the APA; SIOP) with the 2007 M. Scott Myers Award for Applied Research in the Workplace for the development of the federal standard for medical team training, TeamSTEPPS; being awarded a 2009 Presidential Citation for Innovative Practice by the American Psychological Association for supporting the development of competency model for team triage in emergency medicine; receiving the 2013 SIOP Distinguished Early Career Contributions for Practice Award. Throughout his career, he has published works in peer-reviewed journals such as Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice, Journal of Applied Psychology, International Journal of Selection and Assessment, People and Strategy, Personality and Individual Differences, Quality and Safety in Health Care, and Human Resources Management Review. He has also authored several chapters on community-based change initiatives in workforce readiness, as well as co-authoring Defining HR Success: A Guide to the SHRM Competency Model in Practice. Dr. Alonso also served as a columnist analyzing major trends in the workforce for The Industrial Psychologist and HR Magazine. In addition, he has served on several professional society boards, including the SIOP and the Personnel Testing Council of Metropolitan Washington.   Mentioned in the episode: SHRM: https://www.shrm.org/ Dr. Alex Alonso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-alonso-shrm/

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • If we say “French desserts,” you probably think “fancy.” And if we say “baking French cakes,” you probably say, “I can't pull that off.” Not true. Aleksandra Crapanzano is the James Beard–winning writer and dessert columnist for The Wall Street Journal and she has a cookbook out, “Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes,” that's going to help you make gateau Breton and lots of other French specialties with the greatest of ease; • In Spanish, “el cielo” means “heaven” – and El Cielo at La Cosecha in the Union Market District is pretty close to that. Its central offering is “The Experience” – a tasting menu featuring Colombian cuisine. It also has a kick-ass cocktail program headed by lead bartender Andres Carrasco and bar manager Orlando Galleguillos; • IT'S BAAAACK!!! D.C. Cocktail Week, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, returns as a week-long celebration of the area's mixology culture from Monday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 4. Julia Fletcher, co-owner of Bo & Ivy Distillers, is in with the details; • Chef Norbert Roesch is assistant director of dining at The Seneca, a vibrant assisted living and memory care community in Rockville with a salon and spa, a wellness center, billiards, educational programming, and more. It also has four restaurants -- and a bar! Sounds more like a cruise ship experience. Chef Norbert is in to tell us how it all works.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • If we say “French desserts,” you probably think “fancy.” And if we say “baking French cakes,” you probably say, “I can't pull that off.” Not true. Aleksandra Crapanzano is the James Beard–winning writer and dessert columnist for The Wall Street Journal and she has a cookbook out, “Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes,” that's going to help you make gateau Breton and lots of other French specialties with the greatest of ease; • In Spanish, “el cielo” means “heaven” – and El Cielo at La Cosecha in the Union Market District is pretty close to that. Its central offering is “The Experience” – a tasting menu featuring Colombian cuisine. It also has a kick-ass cocktail program headed by lead bartender Andres Carrasco and bar manager Orlando Galleguillos; • IT'S BAAAACK!!! D.C. Cocktail Week, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, returns as a week-long celebration of the area's mixology culture from Monday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 4. Julia Fletcher, co-owner of Bo & Ivy Distillers, is in with the details; • Chef Norbert Roesch is assistant director of dining at The Seneca, a vibrant assisted living and memory care community in Rockville with a salon and spa, a wellness center, billiards, educational programming, and more. It also has four restaurants -- and a bar! Sounds more like a cruise ship experience. Chef Norbert is in to tell us how it all works.

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In this episode, Shake & Emily are joined by Miss DC for America 2022, Bismah Ahmed. Tune in as Bismah shares her stories surrounding politics in DC, the comradery of the USA pageants, and what it's like to be the first South Asian, Muslim, and Pakistani woman to win the title of Miss DC for America 2022. Topics: Virginia's Housing Choice Voucher ProgramUSA Pageantry DC Politics Female EmpowermentShake's Mental Health JourneyMental Health Awareness Inspirational Discussion Surrounding Love  More on Bismah Ahmed: Bismah Ahmed made history by becoming the first South Asian, Muslim, and Pakistani woman to win the title of Miss DC for America 2022 and proceeded to win a Top 15 spot in the national competition on August 18. She is the Vice President of Government Affairs, VA for the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA). She comes from a decade-long background in politics within the region, serving as a registered lobbyist before the Virginia General Assembly, executive agencies, and local governments in the Metropolitan Washington area. In her various roles throughout the years, she has developed strategies to reach a diverse range of communities, ensuring their inclusion on policy development. Her previous roles include working for former VA Governor Terry McAuliffe and former VA Attorney General, Mark Herring. Bismah received her Masters Degree in Public Administration from Villanova University. For her influence, Bismah has been named a Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 Honoree. This title recognizes emerging leaders who go above and beyond to exhibit exceptional and impactful leadership within the region. She has also received the Arlington Chamber of Commerce's Chairman Award. She is a Commissioner for Arlington County, Virginia where she focuses on housing legislation on the Tenant Landlord Commission. She is a huge promoter of female empowerment and giving back to her community, particularly by raising awareness about significant global issues, such as the current refugee crisis facing Afghans and Ukrainians. Bismah hopes to inspire other women to venture out and reach for the stars, as “well behaved women seldom make history.CONNECT WITH BISMAH AHMED!Instagram: @bismahahmedLinks: Connect with Emily and Shake! LIB Instagram: @lifeisblurrypod Emily Instagram: @emw13 Shake Instagram: @thepuppydoc

Ashok Bajaj is the head of the Knightsbridge Restaurant Group as well as owner of several award winning restaurants including Rasika, Modena, La Bise and Ananbelle, which is helmed by former White House Chef Frank Ruta. His restaurant, Rasika, is the first Indian restaurant to receive four stars from the Washington Post and he was named Restaurateur of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com This podcast is sponsored by One Circle Media, a content creation agency for brands, networks, and studios. Visit http://onecirclemedia.com/ for more information.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Bottles Wine Garden bills itself as an oasis for wine appreciation – and appreciation for the hard work of female winemakers, in particular - on the stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue between Georgetown and Foggy Bottom. An indeed it is. Our old friend Angie Duran is operations director and Erika Parjus is head sommelier. They join us to pour and discuss some of the good stuff to be found at Bottles; • She's a combo high-powered hospitality industry business leader, foodie extraordinaire and all-around delightful human being. Kathy Hollinger, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, is in with the skinny on D.C.'s gala of galas, RAMW's annual RAMMY Awards, the local hospitality world's version of the Oscars, only more fun. Kathy is in with lots of info, including how you can attend the RAMMYs, coming up Sunday, July 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center; • We met Becky Harris many years ago, when she founded Catoctin Creek Distilling along with her husband, Scott. Today, she's still the award-winning Catoctin Creek's head distiller, but also has ascended to new heights as national president of the ACSA, the American Craft Spirits Association. In fact, she was recently elected for a second term. Quite an honor. And they make quite a product. Becky's in to chat and to let us sample her newest home run, Catoctin Creek Ragnarök Rye by rock band GWAR, a 92-proof rye whiskey; • Originally inspired by Japanese noodle bars, UDON Asian Food become one of the largest franchises in Spain to offer Asian cuisine. Now thrilling diners in Miami, UDON is set to conquer the U.S. You'll find out why when we're joined later by Daniel Valentin, general manager, UDON Miami, and his executive chef, Albert Diez Valls.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Bottles Wine Garden bills itself as an oasis for wine appreciation – and appreciation for the hard work of female winemakers, in particular - on the stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue between Georgetown and Foggy Bottom. An indeed it is. Our old friend Angie Duran is operations director and Erika Parjus is head sommelier. They join us to pour and discuss some of the good stuff to be found at Bottles; • She's a combo high-powered hospitality industry business leader, foodie extraordinaire and all-around delightful human being. Kathy Hollinger, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, is in with the skinny on D.C.'s gala of galas, RAMW's annual RAMMY Awards, the local hospitality world's version of the Oscars, only more fun. Kathy is in with lots of info, including how you can attend the RAMMYs, coming up Sunday, July 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center; • We met Becky Harris many years ago, when she founded Catoctin Creek Distilling along with her husband, Scott. Today, she's still the award-winning Catoctin Creek's head distiller, but also has ascended to new heights as national president of the ACSA, the American Craft Spirits Association. In fact, she was recently elected for a second term. Quite an honor. And they make quite a product. Becky's in to chat and to let us sample her newest home run, Catoctin Creek Ragnarök Rye by rock band GWAR, a 92-proof rye whiskey; • Originally inspired by Japanese noodle bars, UDON Asian Food become one of the largest franchises in Spain to offer Asian cuisine. Now thrilling diners in Miami, UDON is set to conquer the U.S. You'll find out why when we're joined later by Daniel Valentin, general manager, UDON Miami, and his executive chef, Albert Diez Valls.

Metropolitan Washington is home to a very highly educated workforce and attracts investment from some of the largest technology companies in the world, competing with similar metro regions like Silicon Valley and New York. The region also faces many of the same challenges as its competitors such as high-priced housing, traffic congestion, and widening inequality.

When we take care of our leaders and their mental health, we're all able to show up as our best selves--at work and at home. As leaders in human resources, we can do this by unlocking potential by supporting them to growth their mental health skills - in empathy, leadership, and coping with challenges.This is important because organizations that are viewed as highly empathetic have employees that are more likely to positively talk about their company to friends, peers, and families. And organizations that truly focus on culture are twice as likely to retain their employees.We're in a world of change, with the great resignation and the lesser-talked about great retirement. Both are impacting the workplace in ways we couldn't have predicted.This week on the podcast, I'm happy to share this and more with you from Dr. Alexander Alonso, the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Chief Knowledge Cfficer. We're talking about unlocking leadership potential, the benefits of having taboo conversations, why we need to hold onto our talent, and so much more. Alex also shares more about the conversations he had at the recent SHRM conference and his newest book about making the most of polarizing conversations.About Alexander Alonso:Alexander Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP is the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM's) Chief Knowledge Officer leading operations for SHRM's Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional certifications, research functions, and the SHRM Knowledge Advisor service.   He is responsible for all research activities, including the development of the SHRM Competency Model and SHRM credentials.  During his career, he has worked with numerous subject matter experts worldwide with the aim of identifying performance standards, developing competency models, designing organizational assessments, and conducting job analyses.   He was also responsible for working on contract task orders involving the development of measurement tools for content areas such as job knowledge (like teacher knowledge of instructional processes) and organizational climates (like organizational climate forecasting in military health care).Throughout his career, he has published works in peer-reviewed journals such as Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice, Journal of Applied Psychology, International Journal of Selection and Assessment, People and Strategy, Personality and Individual Differences, Quality and Safety in Health Care, and Human Resources Management Review.  He has also authored several chapters on community-based change initiatives in workforce readiness, as well as co-authoring Defining HR Success: A Guide to the SHRM Competency Model in Practice.Dr. Alonso also served as a columnist analyzing major trends in the workforce for The Industrial Psychologist and HR Magazine. In addition, he has served on several professional society boards including the SIOP and the Personnel Testing Council of Metropolitan Washington. Mentioned in this Episode of Mental Health for Leaders:Talking Taboo: Making the Most of Polarizing Discussions at Work by Alexander AlonsoThink Again by Adam GrantWendi Safstrom: The Need to Prioritize Mental Health at WorkMental Health Skills TrainingJoin the monthly digital subscription

For this episode, we are looking at the provision of trauma-informed care to people who have experienced sexual assault. This includes, but is not limited to, helping survivors regain a feeling of control, effectively communicating with patients, and offering STI testing. Amanda Reames Pitelli, ANRP, M.S.N., the director of clinical services at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., joins us to talk about simple, specific steps HIV clinicians can take to create a safe space for their patients and improve outcomes.   Our host for this episode, TheBodyPro contributing editor Juan Michael Porter II, uses his own personal experience as a person living with HIV who has been subjected to sexual assault and sub-optimal trauma care as a case study for how to engage with this difficult subject matter.   Read the full transcript (clicking the link helps support the podcast!): https://www.thebodypro.com/article/future-hiv-care-podcast-5-trauma-informed-care   Our podcast team: Executive producer Myles Helfand; audio producers/engineers Alex Portaluppi and Lucy Mueller; project manager Alina Mogollon-Volk; and podcast editors Maria Elena Perez and Juan Michael Porter II.  

Metropolitan Washington's elected officials formally committed more than a decade ago to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But how far have we come as a region? And what must we do to fulfill the regional goal of a 50 percent reduction by 2030? Moving to electric vehicles and alternative fuels is one important solution, planners, experts, and officials tell host Robert McCartney on this episode of Think Regionally. With a regional push, a widespread, reliable electric vehicle charging network is on the horizon. mwcog.org/thinkregionally

0:01:00 Opening Announcements 0:06:15 Speaker Introductions 0:11:15 MaryBeth Wise; Talking Books Program 0:15:50 Joel Snyder, Audio Description Project 0:30:00 Sylvia Rosenthal, Metropolitan Washington Ear 0:41:30 Q&A 0:41:45 How do people transition from visual to auditory? 0:52:30 Will additional venues for audio description services be coming? 1:03:30 How to get a book not on NLS converted to audio? 1:06:20 Aren't cable providers required to provide audio description? 1:10:20 Using the BARD app? 1:23:20 Closing Announcements

Sean Curry joins Marissa to discuss the current state of access to vision care in the United States, particularly in the DC metro area, and the importance of eye exams. Tune in to learn more about how public transportation, income, and other social determinants of health impact vision loss (and what you can do about it!). Sean Curry is the Associate Director of Programs for the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington who has a Masters in Public Health from The George Washington University. He oversees low vision community and health education events in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Montgomery and Prince George's Counties of Maryland. “A lot of eye conditions do not have early symptoms. You may not realize you are losing your vision because it is progressing very slowly. You often hear the phrase ‘ignorance is bliss', but when it comes to your eye health, that is not the case” Connect with Legally Blonde & Blind! Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about the Prevention of Blindness Society! Website Instagram Facebook Key Points: 1:25 - What is the Prevention of Blindness Society and what services do they provide in the DC Metro area? 4:25 - Why is preventative care so important in eye health? 7:50 - How often should people receive eye exams? 9:30 - What is the current state of access to vision care in the United States, especially in the DMV area? 13:20 - What are social determinants of health? 17:25 - Are there certain communities disproportionately impacted by vision loss? 19:20 - How has COVID-19 impacted vision care and Prevention of Blindness Society's initiatives? 24:15 - How can people learn more about and support the Prevention of Blindness Society? 25:38 - How do you recommend spreading awareness and talking with family members about vision care? 28:18 - How does Prevention of Blindness Society ensure blind people are central in their advocacy efforts? Episode 17 Transcript

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview Reverend David Lindsey of the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. The Interfaith Council was founded in 1978 with the goal of uniting different faiths and giving back to the community through anti-poverty programs and an emergency services directory. We will be learning more about the work the council does and ways to get involved. To learn more, visit https://ifcmw.org/. This episode was edited by Ashley “Shadoe” Trammell.

While anti-Semites and Islamophobes often speak as if our faiths have been frozen in ice (and primitive thinking) for many centuries, the fact is that Jews and Muslims belong to living, breathing, stimulating faiths. On February 9, 2022, JIDS and the Rumi Forum jointly presented a dialogue that presents some of the exciting ideas and personalities that have emerged within the past century to enrich our faiths. Jews and Muslims belong to living, breathing, and stimulating faiths. On this panel, we discovered some of their inspiring modern thinkers together. We heard presentations about two modern Jewish thinkers: Rami Shapiro, who has brought a passion for various eastern faiths into his study of Judaism, and Menachem Mendel Schneerson (aka the Lubavitcher Rebbe), whose ideas sparked the rapidly growing Chabad Movement within Judaism. We will also hear presentations about two modern Muslim thinkers: Said Nursi, whose commentary of the Qur'an inspired a renewed way of engaging with the modern age; and Muhammad Iqbal, who had a remarkable impact on the intellectual and cultural reconstruction of Islam in South Asia and beyond. These presentations were given, respectively, by four scholars: Herb Levy, Rabbi Lee Weissman, Dr. Zeki Saritoprak, and Dr. Marcia Hermansen. Rumi Forum and JIDS present this event as a collaborating partner of the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington (IFCMW) during the 3rd Annual World Interfaith Harmony Week in the DMV. We are glad that this panel discussion coincides with the annual worldwide observance during the month of February 2022.

Metropolitan Washington is one of the wealthiest metropolitan areas in the nation, but about one out of ten households isn't sure where its next meal is coming from. And that figure is higher for communities of color and families with children. This episode of Think Regionally is all about food insecurity—what it is, why it is happening, and some ways area officials, organizations, and farmers are working to address it. mwcog.org/thinkregionally

Metropolitan Washington's population is expected to grow by more than 10 percent by the end of this decade. That's an increase of almost 600,000 people! Where are we going to put them? What does that mean for congestion? How do we ensure that they benefit from the investments this region is making in transit and economic development? This episode is all about the strategy to plan more housing, more communities, near high-capacity transit.

If you're trying to raise kids with good body image- despite the fact that you still don't have all your sh*t figured out- this is a must listen. (Also, if you're forcing your kids to master martial arts, you might be on to something!)**Trigger warning: eating disorders**Guest bioSarah Johnson is the Association Director of Group Exercise for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington. She grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Simpson College with a degree in Sports Medicine and Management. She then moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue a career in Corporate Wellness as a Group Exercise Coordinator and 7 years ago joined the Y. Sarah is a Certified Personal Trainer and holds certifications for varying group exercise formats. Through her work in the wellness industry, she has become passionate about promoting body positivity and sharing the message that fitness is for every BODY. Connect with Sarah LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-johnson24/In this episode we talk about: Her parents' pushing her to obtain a black belt in Tae kwondo as a kid, and the doors that opened up for her later on; most notably it was her gateway to group fitness instruction. Playing volleyball as a teenager and discovering her love for team sports and competitionDabbling in track events How majoring in athletic training was a great background for her to build a career in wellness Working at a weight loss camp for teenagers right out of college How the heck you pronounce “Tae kwondo” as well as variations on the pronunciation of “bagel”“Getting your body back” after pregnancy and why this is an expression that needs to die. “Dad bod” and all its implicationsKids clothing labels (specifically, “husky”) Thin doesn't necessarily equal healthyDiets don't work The struggle to raise kids with a healthy body imageCovid as an opportunity to connectImpostor Syndrome Showing up as a group fitness instructor in a bigger bodyThe joys of being a fitness instructor What is an athlete? For full details click here If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying me a cup of coffeeHave a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?Ask me right here **Visit my website to get your FREE guide to crushing Impostor Syndrome**Want to know my secrets for getting published in top publications? They're all in my e-book, 7 Pitches That Sold. Use the code realfit50 to get half off.Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitterSupport the show

Brunson Cooper, managing director of Corenic Construction visits the P3 Project podcast and talks about growing a thriving MBE/DBE construction company the Metropolitan Washington, DC area. Cooper shares his background working for one of the largest construction companies in America after graduating from North Carolina A&T State University. He also talks about growing Corenic Construction from a small startup firm to a general contracting company performing as a prime contractor and first-tier subcontractor on major building projects. Cooper then shares some of the mentors that have helped guide his career, and were a significant influence during the growth of the company. Shelton A. Russell, publisher of American DBE Magazine is the host of the P3 Project. Websites: https://corenic-cg.com/ https://www.americandbe.com

0:00:00 Opening announcements 0:02:00 Introduction to the topic 0:07:15 Vaccines available & eligible groups 0:11:37 General process of getting vaccinated > 0:13:21 Pre-registration > 0:15:17 Private Outlets (supersites, healthcare providers, Veterans Affairs, etc.) >0:16:43 Importance of Self-Advocacy 0:18:10 District of Columbia 0:21:28 Maryland > 0:23:42 Montgomery Co. > 0:26:51 Prince George's Co. 0:27:52 Virginia > 0:29:18 Fairfax Co. (special process) 0:30:37 Questions to ask when scheduling your appointment 0:34:15 Q&A 0:52:11 Closing announcements

After captaining a Washington D.C. Top 15 Mortgage Lending Company, Michael Parsons joined Apex Home Loans where he has served as Chairman since 2010. Michael formerly served on the Board of Governors for the Maryland Mortgage Bankers Association and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington. Michael continuously applies his 20+ years of experience in mortgage banking and real estate to elevate the company's productivity and profile to new heights. In this episode Jason and Michael discuss:Going through a mortgage process shouldn't be hard; it should be exciting. The more information you share, the more you become the resource that people will search out.Coach by example: build a relationship with your coach and those you coach. Use the NPS (Net Promoter Score) for evaluating experience and satisfaction to those you serve. Key Takeaways: Make an effort to understand everyone's why so you can treat your employees better. Employees who are happy at work and happy at home are also happy to help customers.Work from a place of abundance and share ideas. No scarcity mindsets!Own a problem or mistake and express remorse; determine the source of the problem, and resolve it so that it doesn't happen to anyone else. Connect with Michael Parsons:Twitter: @mortgageitnowLinkedIn: Michael ParsonsFacebook: Michael Parsons Apex Home Loans, Inc.Website: ApexHomeLoans.comEmail: mparsons@apexhomeloans.comPhone: 301-440-3864 Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: grow@rewireinc.com  Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen BraunAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Bio Principal, 2004-Present Meany & Oliver Companies, Inc. Sharon Oliver co-founded Meany & Oliver Companies Inc. in 2004.  The firm provides investment, leasing and consulting services in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area.  Major transactions have included the 625,000 square foot Corporate Executive Board lease at Waterview which, at the time, was the largest private sector office lease ever completed in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and the 300,000 square foot build-to-suit lease with Chemonics International at The Yards.  Major clients have included Alexandria City Public Schools, American Physical Therapy Association, Brookfield Properties, The JBG Companies, Forest City, Peterson Companies, Quadrangle Development, Southern Management Corporation, United Mine Workers of America, Weisbrod Matteis & Copley and The Wilkes Company. Principal, 1999 – 2004 The JBG Companies Ms. Oliver had overall responsibility for the leasing and management of The JBG Companies' entire commercial portfolio. This portfolio consisted of approximately 20 million square feet of office space, both existing and under development. Projects included 1601 K Street, Potomac Center, Arlington Gateway, Chase Tower, 1801 N. Lynn Street and Twinbrook Metro Center. Major transactions included Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, Watson Wyatt, The Ritz Carlton Headquarters, and CapitalSource. Additionally, she completed over one million square feet of GSA leases including the FEMA Headquarters lease and the State Department lease at 1801 N. Lynn Street. Senior Vice President, 1990 – 1999 Grubb & Ellis of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Ms. Oliver directed the activities of the suburban leasing and sales operations. She was an active broker representing the interests of major developers and significant tenants in the marketplace. Clients included IBM, ADP, Kaiser Permanente, Lerner Enterprises, Prudential, and The JBG Companies. As a member of Grubb & Ellis' Circle of Excellence, Ms. Oliver was designated as one of the top 100 brokers at Grubb & Ellis. Commercial Real Estate Broker, 1977-1990 Ms. Oliver was an active leasing and sales broker at Barrueta & Associates and Rubloff, Inc. At both firms, she earned top producer awards. She started her career at The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States where she was responsible for leasing, disposition, sales and asset management. Education Ms. Oliver graduated from Goucher College with a B.A. in Economics and received an MBA in finance from The George Washington University. Show Notes Current Meany & Oliver- Small boutique firm that brings experience to the brokerage assignments (5:15)Changing playbook every day5 People in the Firm (6:45)Phil Meany, Co Managing PartnerMartin Griffin, PrincipalMarty Almquist Origin Story

Chip Beveridge is a Regional Manager for First Heritage Mortgage and is a person who many in the mortgage industry claim as their personal mentor.Chip has been recognized as an industry leader by serving with a longstanding commitment to excellence in growing and managing successful mortgage sales professionals in the Mid Atlantic markets.Chip has long been involved in public service to the mortgage industry by serving on the Board of Governors of the MBA of Metropolitan Washington and the Board of Directors of the Virginia Mortgage Bankers Association. For decades, Chip has been an active member on both the legislative and education committees. Chip is also the 2019 Immediate Past President of the Virginia Mortgage Bankers Association. In this episode Steve and Chip discuss:Getting to know your clients and their familiesBuilding trustRecruiting and retentionReal estate lending outlook through 2020Key Takeaways: Work in your community and build friendships as a basis of your business relationships.Getting to know your clients, their needs, wants and interests takes time. Investing the time builds trust.When building your team look closely at the energy level of the individual. Are they dedicated, hard working, and motivated by the right reasons? Are they transactional, or people oriented, and are they coachable?Be patient through these times and long into the future and stay close with your referral partners. Connect with Chip Beveridge:LinkedIn: Chip BeveridgeWebsite: chipb.comEmail: cbeveridge@fhmtg.com Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: grow@rewireinc.com  Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.   

In this episode we speak with Marcus Johnson.  Marcus is an independent Billboard-ranked musician and NAACP Image Award-nominated jazz keyboardist and pianist. He is also the CEO and Founder of Flo Brands, LLC and more recently Flo Wine, LLC. Marcus has combined an eminently successful musical career with his love of wine by marrying the two in a unique endeavor.   Over the last decade, Marcus Johnson has released 15 successful studio albums.  On Pandora, Marcus receives 5.1 million spins per year with 2,000 new stations added each month, and his music receives a 74% “thumbs ups” rating verses an average of 56%.  Johnson is the owner of a music label, Three Keys Music, and has emerged as one of the young lions of the “DIY” music world.  His unique self-taught style of piano play has earned him distinction among his peers, praise from the media and accolades across the music industry.  Marcus is on the cutting edge of ‘Euro Jazz' having formed JURIS, a musical collaboration with acclaimed Parisian DJ and producer Young Pulse. The duo quickly developed a name within the international music community, enjoying large-scale performances and preparing a Q3 release of their latest project entitled “Eiffel Tower.” Johnson's FLO Brands, LLC,tm is aptly titledFor the Love Of ; LLC. ™ FLO began as a musical publishing, production, and lifestyle branding company to house all of Johnson's musical and entrepreneurial ventures.  However the scope and reach of the company has expanded delving into winemaking, sourcing grapes and production in California.  FLO Brands launched FLO Wines, LLC in March 2012.  FLO Wine is capturing the taste buds of wine-lovers from California to South Carolina. To date retail partners  in various states include Costco, Wal-Mart, Target, Whole Foods, Giant, Harris Teeter, Renaissance Hotels, Kroger, Aloft Hotels, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, Farm Fresh, and Total Wine. As the owner and brand ambassador, a marketing initiative is currently underway with Johnson's “Sips & Sounds” performances marrying music and wineFor the Love Of concept.  FLO Wine currently offers a FLO Red Californian Blend and a FLO California Chardonnay.  As of July 2013 the company is launching its 2011 FLO California Moscato.  A graduate of Howard University, Johnson went on to simultaneously earn both his MBA and Juris Doctorate degrees at Georgetown University. In 1995 during this demanding period at Georgetown, he also decided to independently produce and distribute his first jazz album, Lessons in Love,which sold more than 40,000 units, a major success for an unknown independent artist's debut release.  One year later, he releasedInter Alia,with great acclaim. These two albums led to Johnson signing with N2K Encoded Music with whom he released several CDs until the label was sold in 1998. Johnson's success caught the attention of Black Entertainment Television (BET) founder and businessman Robert L. Johnson who invested in Marcus and his newfound company, Marimelj Entertainment Group (MEG).  Under their partnership, MEG's label, Three Keys Music based in the Washington, DC metro area, established its own full service recording studio, Studio 8121; and two music publishing companies, Marimelj Music Publishing and Three Keys Music Publishing.  Marcus was responsible for releasing and producing CDs on the Three Keys label for national jazz artists Michael Lington, Jaared Arosemena, Bobby Lyle, Nick Colionne, R&B singer, Alyson Williams and neo-soul songstress Yahzarah and smooth jazz Saxophonists Phillip Martin and Brian Lenair.  While producing music for the aforementioned artists, Marcus also released several critically acclaimed albums:Inter Alia,Chocolate CityGroovin';Coming Back Around;Urban Groove,In Person: Live at Blues Alley,Just Doing What I Do,Smooth Jazz Christmas andIn Concert for a Cause,all charting at Top 20 or more on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Charts.  Marcus has released 15 Billboard-charted CDs. He has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top 20 Contemporary Jazz FLO (For the Love Of) CDs which consisted of three distinct albums: FLO Chill,FLO Romance andFLO Standards ,  all charting Top 10 on Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts simultaneously.  Johnson's previous solo 2007 release, The Phoenix, was widely lauded by jazz critics and aficionados alike and like Johnson's previous CDs, it peaked in the Top 20 of Billboard's Contemporary Jazz charts. Johnson's next Top 20 Contemporary jazz releases, the unique and multi-facetedPoetically Justified (2009) andThis Is How I Rock (2011) solidified Marcus Johnson as heir apparent to the George Duke and Herbie Hancock style of funky urban groove music.  Creatively, Johnson continues to evolve as an artist. With the release of his 2012FLO: Holiday  CD and the ongoing collaboration with famed Parisian Producer DJ Pulse – as the musical duo “Juris” – he has managed to maintain his traditional jazz roots, while also remaining on the forefront of the expanding “Euro Jazz” movement. His music continues to enforce and define his musical legacy as a “jazz movement for all people”.    Johnson is also evolving as an innovative wine expert. He resides in the Metropolitan Washington area and is a new father. His daughter Chase was born on September 12, 2012.  Marcus is currently featured weekly on Fox News and is involved with community and charity events, including service on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club. Discography: Billboard Top 20 CD Releases: Lessons in Love (1997 and 2005)In Concert For A Cause (2006) Urban Groove (2000)The Phoenix (2007) Comin' Back Around (2001)FLO: For the Love of Chill (2008) Inter Alia (2002)FLO: For the Love of Romance (2008) In Person, Live at Blues Alley (2002)FLO: For the Love of Standards (2008) In Person, Live at Blues Alley DVD (2003)Poetically Justified (2009) Just Doin' What I Do (2005)FLO: Holiday feat Juris (2011) Smooth Jazz Christmas (2005)This Is How I Rock (2011) Education:    B.A. in Music, Howard University JD/ MBA, Georgetown University Business: CEO/President, Marimelj Entertainment Group, Three Keys Music, Three Keys Publishing CEO/Founder, FLO Brands, LLC, FLO Wines, LLC _____________________________________________________________________________________ Affiliations: Professional Awards, Speaking Engagement, Community Support NAACP Image Award Nominee “Poetically Justified”  Billboard Contemporary Jazz  Artist Top 20  Professor/Speaker: Harvard, Georgetown, Howard, MTSU and Bowie State University Speaker Harvard University Law School: Recording Artists Projects, Contracts, Entrepreneurship and    Protecting Your Rights Speaker BMI:  Copyright and Publishing Rights in the new Millenium Speaker, World Copyright Summit: Intellectual Property Rights  (Representing BMI) Speaker, Miami Music Conference: The Business of Jazz Panelist for Microsoft Corporation:  Build Your Business Speaker, GMAC:  “The Importance of Intellectual Property and Protecting Your Work Product Panelist, Howard Univesity School of Law: Center Court Panel on Entertainment Law and Intellectual   Property Speaker, Georgetown University Law Center Ambassador:  BMI Intellectual Property; Panelist: MIDEM Music Convention, France Award Recipient: U.S. Small Business Administration: Young Entrepreneur of the Year  Community Leader: YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Red Cross Holiday Cards for Heroes, MJ Music Camp, and Hear Our Voices Anti-Bullying Campaign, American Cancer Society, Rachel's Women's Center, National Center for Children and Families; Capital Youth Empowerment Program; Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival, Obama Victory Fund, Elmira University “Bullying” Program, Elmira, NY, Mentoring to Manhood Recipient of “Men Who Make A Difference” Award.    Speaker/Leader: Music Business Seminars at Studio 8121 Silver Spring, MD Television and Radio Featured Commentator: Idol Chatter, Fox 5 News Segment on American Idol - Current Radio Host: Smooth Jazz 105. Performances: Capital Jazz Festival, Capital Jazz Cruise, Ghana Jazz Festival, Bahamas Jazz Festival, St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Bermuda Jazz Festival, Atlantic Artscape, Huntington Beach Jazz Festival, Trenton Jazz Festival, Dell East, Blues Alley, Blue Note, John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, The Hamilton, Congressional Black Caucus, 100 Black Men of Orlando. , Le Boeuf Sur Le Toit (Paris, France), Carter Barron Theater, Spring Breeze Soul Jazz Festival, Southern Tier Jazz Festival, Centennial Olympic Park Wednesday's Winedown,  Lincoln Foundation “Evening of Jazz”, Low County Jazz Festival, Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival, Spaghettini's, Jazz Fest West, Silver Spring Jazz Festival, Gardena Jazz Fest, Rams Head on Stage, Temecula Jazz Festival, to name a few. Performances With:  Boney James, Kim Waters, Najee, Alex Bugnon, Dave Koz, Diane Krall, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Will Downing,  Fourplay, Pieces of A Dream, Bobby Lyle, Arturo Sandoval, Alyson Williams, Maysa, Erykah Badu, Peter White, Rich Braun, Chuck Mangione, Marion Meadows, Mike Phillips, Jakeim Joyner, Miles Jaye, Jeffrey Osborne, Chaka Kahn, Peabo Bryson, Jeff Bradshaw, Jill Scott, Charlie Wilson, Kenny G, Kem, BeBeWinans, Alyson Williams, Jean Carne, Norman Connors, Kirk Whalum, George Duke, Jean Carne,  and many others… For more information: www.threekeys.com www.flobrands.com www.facebook.com/marcusjohnson3k www.youtube.com/marcusjohnson3k Live Performance and Speaking Clips http://youtu.be/YkLXSoniUZ4 Spaghettini's 2013 http://youtu.be/rEsN4lAVCs0 Marcus Johnson with Bobby Lyle Pavillion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwRbi7NDxWA Road To Los Suenos http://youtu.be/7OQyrANpPsk Maxin http://youtu.be/Z9Wc8gMmA-I This Place Hotel Live from Germany  http://youtu.be/mKTdpXeUVjk AARP Speaking Engagement

Dr. Vera R. Jackson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Center for Leadership Innovation—a national nonprofit organization designed to transform community organizations and solve vexing social problems through leadership development training, peer consultant networks, and funding opportunities. Prior to this position, Dr. Jackson was the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists—an international professional membership association of more than 10,000 pharmacists and other health professionals. In addition to serving as the National Senior Director of Special Programs & Initiatives for the Epilepsy Foundation and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan Washington, she has held positions as chief executive of several other local, regional, and national organizations. Dr. Jackson, in her role as university professor, has also taught psychology and sociology courses. Dr. Jackson is an author oF Death of a Dream Team is book one of a series that will serve as the starting point for identifying stereotypical thoughts, actions, and speech. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, and http://www.verajacksonassoc.com/home.html WEEKLY BROADCASTS: “His Abounding Grace”(Tuesdays @ 7 pm) ”Challenged To Change”(Wednesdays @ 7 pm) "Declaring The Finished Work" (Thursdays @ 12 Noon) "Friday Night Joy" (Fridays @ 7 pm) "Bread of Life” (Sundays @ 7 pm) MONTHLY BROADCASTS: “LifeLine (1st Mondays @ 7 pm) “Adoration” (3rd Mondays @ 7 pm) “The Alabaster Box”( 4th Saturdays@ 7:00pm) WEEKLY PRAYER:  “Mid-Day Glory Prayer” (Wednesdays @ 12 Noon

Jack Gordon is a professional media producer and photographer who for the past decade has created media projects in support of community development programs both in the USA and abroad which focus on human rights, public health, environmental conservation, and education.  His credits include short-form advocacy documentaries, television programming, and photo projects for print and web publications. Coming from a family with Jewish, Christian, and Bahá'í relatives, Gordon has a deeply personal understanding of the importance of building positive interfaith relationships and currently serves on the Board of the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington as a representative for the DC area Bahá'í community. At home and abroad, his work strives to reflect a dedication to service, to community-building, and to recognizing the inherent nobility of the entire human family. Visit Jack's website at www.jackontheroad.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on Facebook, visit our website and follow us on Twitter.