Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle baldwin

Finance is one of the most powerful systems in the world. It can drive a community's economic growth, create jobs, and support the development of housing and other crucial infrastructure. It can enable new and innovative sectors to flourish, and support communities, organisations, and households through crises or otherwise disruptive transitions. Join us as we explore how Web3 can revolutionise community finance and challenge financial inequities. What is Web3? Web3 is the next generation of the internet where individuals control their digital lives through blockchain technology, enabling secure and transparent interactions.  Facilitated by Liz Gillies, CEO, Menzies Foundation, this podcast features insights from Joy Anderson, Founder and President of Criterion Institute; Michelle Baldwin, Senior Advisor at Community Foundations of Canada and contributor to SuperBenefit DAO;  Anna Powell, CEO of Collaboration for Impact. Learn more - REPORT: Designing Web3 Financial Innovations for Social Change ______________________ This important work is powered by Menzies Foundation and in collaboration with Criterion Institute. Working systemically, Menzies Foundation is committed to exploring the culture infrastructure and capability platform to build citizen leadership, resilience, and new ways of thinking to inform the development of governance and capital flows to support the agency and autonomy of communities to flourish.

I'm wanting something from art, which I think is much deeper, is a re-imagination of what it means to be human. I feel like we've instrumentalized and trivialized art and actually lost its capacity to expand our thesis of how we imagine ourselves and the world around us. I asked that question because the economy that we've created around art may have actually distorted its capacity to disturb us and to challenge our imagination of selves, which I think is probably at the root of the crisis that we face, a much deeper structural challenge of pretty much how we imagine ourselves and how we imagine our relationship with the world and every route.  - Indy Johar, March 20, 2024, conscient podcast e163On March 20, 2024 I had the privilege and pleasure of hosting a conversation on ‘how art can help defeat defeatism' with colleagues from the Transition Innovation Group, an inclusive and generative space for active consideration of societal transition, co-hosted by Michelle Baldwin and Taryn Lucas with the transformation team at Community Foundation of Canada.This group of social innovators meets every two weeks on Zoom and is dedicated to collectively reimagining an equitable and integrated view of the infrastructures needed for long-term societal transition for future generations. In other words, making the world a better place.I've been part of the group since its early days and we often speak about the transformative power of art and culture : art as a form of social innovation. So what you're about to hear is a 50 minute conversation between 20 or so participants from this group. You might know some of them. Present at this session were (and I hope I've not forgotten anyone) : Abdul Walid Azizi, Arlene Macdonald, Barbara Leckie, Carly Goodman, Cheryll Case, Emily Mercy, Graham Singh, Ian Prinsloo, Indy Johar, Jo Reynolds, Joanne Kviring, Laura Cozzi, Lesley Southwick-Trask, Louise Adongo, Malobi Elueme, Michelle Baldwin, Nishan Chelvachandran, Shannon Litzenberger, Stephen Huddart, Taryn Lucas and myself as facilitator (along with Michelle Baldwin who gave a hand when my computer stopped working for a few moments and I continued on my iphone).You'll hear responses to four questions : Is writer Rebecca Solnit right in saying that ‘fighting defeatism is also climate work'?How can art and culture help those who are ‘frightened by the ecological crisis'?How has art helped you personally overcome difficult moments in your social innovation work and what artworks do you recommend to your peers?How can social innovation projects and institutions better integrate artists and cultural workers in their work?Note: Abdul Walid Azizi's response was inaudible in the recording therefore he wrote a similar statement that I have added as a voiceover in this recording. Thanks to Walid for doing this. I appreciate his point about 'viewing art as both a language of representation and a collective memory of society underlines its importance in strengthening the relationship between the individual and society. However, in our society, which is increasingly dominated by material and monetary values, art seems to be on the verge of being sidelined. Nevertheless, one way to keep the arts alive is by incorporating them into different societal initiatives.'As you'll hear many interesting and unresolved issues were raised at this session such as : The notion of permanency with art and how that relates to defeatism and our sense of time constructs and legacy.How do we rebuild the permission space for deeply philosophical art that challenges the core of our being ? Will we recognize art when it shows up that reframes mindsets and how do we measure success ? Life is art. It changes without breaking and allows us to break open and break in and break through without breaking us.What is it that we expect an artist or artists to do? What is the result of their work? And if they do that, are we willing to pay them?I think there's something really important in this conversation where we move beyond the idea of transaction based payment for art. I don't think art is a transaction and it operates across and beyond transactions to an economy of care and entanglements.I suspect that we'll have another session on art and social innovation again soon. As usual, I invite comments on any conscient podcast social media or to me claude@conscient.ca.Some of the links shared in the chat during the episode include :Ben Von Wong (artist referred to in this conversation)Bolder, faster, together: Perspectives on societal transition (co-ordinated by the Transition Innovation Group)Catalyst Community Finance (explainer on social finance)e160 shannon litzenberger - a culture of collective thriving (podcast interview)Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Indigenous Futures (featuring Jonathan Dewar, Sofia Locklear, and Jason Lewis Hosted by: Joanna Redden)Mysteries, Yes (a poem by Mary Oliver that was read during the session)REDISTRIBUTE WEALTH, DEMOCRATIZE POWER & SHIFT ECONOMIC CONTROL (an introduction to  Resonance 2nd Edition, a Just Transition guide for philanthropic transformation)State of Emergence: Why we need artists right now (an arts policy essay by Shannon Litzenberger)We can't afford to be climate dommers by Rebecca Solnit *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHere is a link for more information on season 5. Please note that, in parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays for those frightened by the ecological crisis'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also. please note that a complete transcript of conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 4 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on April 2, 2024

'It's kind of like sacred medicine or sacred plant medicine in a way where it meets you where you are, based on your intentions, on your setting, your relationships and everything. Where that space in between is the most powerful piece and it's us holding the container and guiding people in certain directions. But then, here's the silence: go run with it and see what comes up for you'. - Kamea Chayne, host of the alchemize program and  the Green Dreamer podcast, March 28, 2024, conscient podcast e161This is a special episode of the conscient podcast about Green Dreamer's alchemize program, which is a ‘10-week audio-based program of daily creative prompts and imagination practices'. This episode features 4 of my fellow course participants: singer and music researcher annais linares, bass player and music researcher Ben Finley, climate educator Barbara Leckie, social innovator and educator Michelle Baldwin and myself in conversation with Kamea Chayne, host of the alchemize program and of the Green Dreamer podcast. I also want to mention that a 6th member of our alchemize circle, educator Dorina Husain, was not able to attend this recording on March 28th, 2024.Our group of 6 alchemize participants met every Saturday morning during the course to discuss what we were experiencing and check in with each other. What you're about to hear is our exchange with Kamea about our experience with alchemize and how it is, literally, transforming our lives.Now, admittedly, the alchemize program is not specifically about art and the ecological crisis, as per the mandate of this podcast, however, this series of 40 creative exercises integrates all kinds of artistic and cultural practices - storytelling, drawing, soundscape composition, poetry, and much more - and I consider alchemize as a whole, to be a work of art. A work of art that you can come in and out of. A process that invites the participant, the learner, to both grow, and let go. This 55 minute exchange concludes the way we did at every Saturday alchemize circle meeting, with a moment of gratitude and an example of what brought us joy on that day. Please see https://www.greendreamer.com/alchemize for more information on the program. Big thanks to my alchemize circle colleagues, annais, Ben, Barbara, Michelle and Dorina and also warm thanks to Kamea and her team at Green Dreamer for their brilliant, generous and spirited work.Spoiler alert: if you plan to take the alchemize program and prefer not to hear about some of the exercises then please listen to this episode AFTER you do alchemize. If, however, you want to know more about our experience with the course in order to better understand how it works, then listen to it before doing the program,.. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHere is a link for more information on season 5. Please note that, in parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays for those frightened by the ecological crisis'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also. please note that a complete transcript of conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 4 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on April 2, 2024

In episode 134, we're excited to welcome Michelle Baldwin and Rowan Yeoman of SuperBenefit DAO, a movement dedicated to developing the social and financial flywheels that enable the invention and acceleration of a better world. They research and incubate initiatives that harness Web3 in pursuit of systems transformation. We discuss how blockchain enables systems transformation, how Web3 tools can empower traditional NGOs, DAOs as a powerful tool for social change, some of the projects they've helped incubate, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--As the world faces pressing environmental and economic challenges, urgent change is needed to secure a better future. However, we lack the coordination tools to enact this change, especially considering the overlap and intersections between complex systems. Web3 introduces new incentivization mechanisms and coordination tools to help address this gap.The cement is still drying in Web3, providing a unique opportunity to implement positive values and practices directly into the foundation of the technology and culture. This has resulted in an ecosystem that embraces innovation and experimentation, and is primed to disrupt almost every traditional system.When developing DAO infrastructure, a common approach to take is “progressive decentralization” – starting with a centralized organization built by a smaller group, and then shifting to decentralization as the project scales. As an alternative, it can be valuable for new DAOs to smart small by experimenting with decentralization models & tools, and scaling those as the DAO grows. At the same time, it's okay to implement mixed models that incorporate --Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-134-superbenefit-dao-leveraging-blockchain-to-enable-radical-systems-transformation--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--This episode was recorded on Zencastr!--Interested in starting your own podcast? Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Alternatively, head to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code "CryptoAltruism".Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

Trauma therapists are often told that we have to prepare our clients for any and all disruptions to our schedules well in advance, to avoid causing harm to them or causing therapeutic rupture.But life happens. We have unexpected and unforeseen circumstances that mean that we may have to suddenly cancel sessions or rearrange our entire schedules around a new preschool pickup time. (Ask me how I know).And there are most likely therapists out there on TikTok or in Facebook groups who will judge us any time we have to make a last-minute cancellation or otherwise allow our own personal lives to intersect with the lives of our patients.It's vulnerable to admit to patients that we aren't perfect, that we have messy lives, that we aren't in what Onyx Fujii and Asher Pandjiris called “a state of perpetual wellbeing,” in the last episode.If our clients' perceptions of who a therapist can and should be are disrupted by our vulnerabilities, needs, and limitations, what does that mean about who they think a therapist can and should be?Since my conversation with Onyx and Asher, and with a whole lot of disruption in my own life and schedule, I've been thinking a lot about what happens when our clients encounter our humanity.Today, I'm digging into why it feels so vulnerable to share our life circumstances with our clients, why our fears of rupture when we have to might be exaggerated, and how cultural expectations of therapists as aspirational figures impact how our clients perceive us and what we do.Listen to the full episode to hear: Why we're so afraid of violating the taboo of our personal lives impacting our clients Why our clients' compassion and kindness in the face of our challenges is scary The intersection of mental health stigma and the therapist as an aspirational figure How mainstream perceptions of what therapy is and does impact who our clients think we should be What happens when therapy influencers on social media give clients unrealistic expectations for healing and wellness Learn more about Riva Stoudt: Into the Woods Counseling Instagram Resources: The Use of Self in Therapy, Michelle Baldwin, ed.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to plan and run events at one of the UK's largest Exhibition Centres? Join Jack and Karen as they chat to Michelle Baldwin, Head of Events at the NEC about what it is really like to work on some of the most famous events both nationally and internationally. For Michelle, it all started at the ICC (the International Convention Centre in Birmingham) working for the in-house catering team. Here, she got a flavour for customer service, the venue and mostimportantly the events. She shadowed an ICC Event Manager as was hooked!From this moment, her 22 year career at the NEC began. Michelle has worked on a variety of shows such as Commonwealth Games, Spring Fair, BBC Gardeners World and BBC Good Food, Motorcycle Show and Moda... all of them brilliant, exciting and challenging. Michelle prides herself in passing on her varied experience and nurturing future talent within the events industry. Alongside the responsibility of her role, she heads up the education stream of the NEC by working with schools and universities to encourage young adults to consider a career in events management called Events Week LiveWe hope you enjoy the episode and dont forget to leave us some feeedback and a review!There is a little feedback from Michelle's speaker so you might hear a little echo on occasions from Jack and Karen. We hope this doesnt impact on your listening too much.Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via; www.theeventsinsight.com/www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/See more about our Season Sponsor Encore Global via; https://www.encoreglobal.com/ Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor JCFX Media via; https://jcfxmedia.co.uk/ This weeks quickfire round sponsor was Exhibition Vision ;https://www.exhibitionvision.co.uk/Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following; https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

On this episode of the Post Podcast Thomas More Prep-Marian Alumni Director Wanda Billinger shares details of this year's Homecoming festivities.   Transcript: EDITORS NOTE: Transcripts are provided by an automated service and are not verified for accuracy.   James Bell  Thomas More Prep-Marian has another homecoming celebration on the way. Alumni Director Wanda Billinger stops by to share the details on this episode of the Post Podcast.   Wanda Billinger  Homecoming is my Christmas. I love just seeing all the people coming back graduates and their families that just the camaraderie, but everybody's doing what's going on. It's just fun. No, absolutely.   James Bell  You guys have I'm just a I'm sure a regular slew of events for this weekend right   Wanda Billinger  we do we do. To start off our our bonfire is Thursday night at eight. They'll introduce the homecoming candidates and all of that kind of stuff. The SticO pick the theme of SOR s o ar and that stands for strength, ownership, acceptance and respect. For homecoming candidates are landing Rosina and Julian Juliana bio Ballman. Landon is the son of Travis and Jill worth class of 96, Rosina and Juliana is the daughter of Justin and Michelle Baldwin. Michael Hale and Jenna Schleyer. Michael is the son of Steven and the late Amy Hale and Jana is the daughter of Mike and Michelle 97. hurtle Slayer. Cade Harrison's Sophia Alan Kay is the son of j and Chris Harris. Sophie is the daughter of math class of 2001 and Lindsay is in the class of 2003 Steinert Ellen Jensen, brule and Janessa Peiffer Jensen is the son of Jeff class of 94 and Julie classic 96 Mater Brule. And Janessa is the daughter of Jay in the late Bobby Peiffer Garrett photo and the Aaron Shelby Garrett is the son of Brian class of 90 and Amy and Aaron is the daughter of Eric. Okay. Garrett is the son of Brian class of 90 and Amy photo. And Aaron is the daughter of Eric class of 92 and Kelly class of 1992. Photoshop Adobe. Those two are first cousins. And then this year we have picked Jean and Teresa flax are our grand marshals. Everybody knows them both. Jean was our football coach and idea TMP and he's now think He's the assistant principal at Holy Family.   James Bell  And then he was he was on with us. And then   Wanda Billinger  Theresa F Flex is a former teacher at Holy Family. So two very, very, very good people. They help us out with so many things. So I told you about the bonfire and then Friday we have open house at school and we'll do school tours. We'll be selling our TMP apparel also. So if anybody needs any clothing for the night, they can come out to school and buy it. Four o'clock is the parade lineup. 530 is the parade begins seven o'clock is the football game versus Scott city. And we're thrilled to know as of right now, yay. Sounds weird saying that. was played really hard. And then nine o'clock we have our individual class reunions. I won't go through all the world class reunions are big, takes too long. But if they want to call out to TMP at the Alumni Office, we'll be able to give those to that's also on our website. And I don't know what TMP website.   James Bell  I tell people nowadays, if you just Google's tip. Yeah,   Wanda Billinger  all you have to do. It's very easy. I can even do that part. We have those all listed. And this Your Honor classes 50, your class of 72, the 40 year class of 82. And the 25 year class of 97. My babies in that class. Oh yeah. It's 25 years. She's in her 25 year class for you and my son just turned 50 this year. So I'm feeling pretty old right now. We're doing we will we will announce our point of light awards this week, which I can't tell you that right now. But our other awards that we're going to be doing at halftime are the Distinguished Alumni Award. And this year's winner is dawn and Deb Klaus Dawn is the class of 69. And we're going to do the 21 year cause Gerald 78 and Rosie hemorrhage event. They got the distinguished alumni award last year they were unable to attend they had planned to do something in Colorado and they were doing our jack shrimp Spirit Award. And those awards are Keith words Shelton rents and Terry roath. They built my trailer that I pull my clothing around football games and stuff. And Randy 74 and Nadine 74 Gottschalk so that's what I got for homecoming. Very cool. So we have a lot of, you know, come out to school, we'll, we'll take him around and show him you know, the new all the new things going on. We're going to be they're starting gonna start a renovation of the third floor for the sixth graders that are be coming over here in this next school year. So a lot of things happening at school, all positive things so we're just working away hoping everybody comes back this weekend. Seems we have a lot of entries in the prayer pray it's gonna be long allow countries   James Bell  I You know, I like laundry.   Wanda Billinger  I do. It's crazy.   James Bell  I was I was talking to somebody just the other day, when I lived down in Oklahoma. I interviewed in a small town outside of the metro. And he'd grown up in the metro. And he he said something to me. He's like, when I moved here as a young man, it was very exciting to me to learn that parades are a real thing. Like when you grow up in a big city, and then probably even some smaller communities, too, but, you know, I think it's very special. We have the ability to do this parades, and they're so in haze, they're so well attended. And everybody gets so excited.   Wanda Billinger  You come down seventh, you turn the corner on 17th Street, and you look down and you're going, Oh, my God. I mean, it's just from there to the pool, to the swimming pool at the other end. I mean, it's crazy. But you know, these communities around here, like your basketball games in your football games for like, Ellis Victoria here. Everybody goes, there's nobody in town. You know, everybody's at the football games or the basketball games. I mean, it's entertainment, but you support everybody and it's just fun. Absolutely. It's fun when you play somebody that's close, like wrestler, you know, all those places, because we're so well attended on both sides. And it looks, it's great. The atmosphere was fun. Absolutely. Then our second thing I want to talk to you about is our military appreciation. This Following that is the following Friday night after homecoming.   James Bell  Okay, so this is the The weekend looks like September 29 and 30th.   Wanda Billinger  Right, right. We will have a dinner in the dining hall at 630. Anybody who was in the military, who attended TMP or anybody that has gone are the cadets rather SGMA cadets, and anybody who is a TMP grad who's in the military, you're welcome to come, we will have a supper. And they will hand out the the vets hand out the jerseys to the football players. It's really it's just, it kind of gets to the heartstrings. I'm emotional about stuff like that. So I really love that part of it. And then Fridays, the game and then we bring everybody in the military in their divisions, like if it was Navy, Army, Marines, all those we lined them up together and they marched out onto the field. And then we do a little program type thing. And it's just honoring them. Who wouldn't be for our military, we wouldn't be here. Absolutely. Pretty much. Pretty simple and whatever. But we really appreciate all that they do. And being rsj ma cadets being our school for so long as a military school just brings a little special that escapes us, I think.   James Bell  Absolutely. Yeah. And I love that you can honor the history of that. The Military Academy, you know, alongside the current kind of mission. We   Wanda Billinger  had a crack platoon back in the day who marched in Denver. I think also in Kansas City. They won national awards. Oh, wow. It was really special. That very cool.   James Bell  Well wonder anything else that we want to hit on before we go?   Wanda Billinger  Well, ice will be coming around the corner. I'll be starting to bug you. A couple of months I'll be out begging again. So the thing I seek to do best. Other than that, just thank everybody for their support. Come out. Have a good time. Haven't join us on our everyone's

Michelle Baldwin is a music teacher and instructional coach at Anastasis Academy in Centennial, Colorado. She has been teaching music for 25+ years in a variety of settings and has been at Anastasis Academy since 2011. Michelle talked to us about how she incorporates inquiry into her music classes. Connect with Michelle on Twitter: @michellek107 Get a free preview of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students For more info about Pass the Baton

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Have you ever been stereotyped, judged, or hindered because of you age, your gender, or how you looked? Sure, women have more power now than they did in the past, or did they? Are we truly more free, or are we just constrained in different ways? Burlesque is an art form that pokes fun of societal norms and allows the audience and performers alike to see “reality” in a different light. Are you ready to set yourself free?Top take-a-ways:How the art of burlesque enabled women to enter theater, formerly a “man’s domain” and how you can use the concept of burlesque to break through your own barriers using fantasy, fun, and creative imagination.How doing what you love empowers you to live a better life, both financially, emotionally, and intellectually.How seeing someone who looks just like you, be sexy, funny, or powerful on stage, helps you to own those same qualities in yourself.Michelle Baldwin, a.k.a. Vivienne VaVoom has taught at Burlycon Seattle, The New York School of Burlesque, NOLA Burlesque Fest, Tease-o-Rama, on Finnish Television, for HGTV’s Trading Spaces, all over New Zealand and right here in Denver since 2006. She was rated one of the top 10 burlesque teachers in the world by UK vintage lifestyle magazine Milkcow. She has also lectured on burlesque at the Pop Culture Association convention, the National Communication Association conference, various pop culture and burlesque festivals, art museums, libraries across the US. Michelle wrote THE book on the neo-burlesque scene, Burlesque and the The New Bump & Grind,  (which was translated into Finnish in 2010) and been featured on radio, print and television across the globe as an expert on the history of burlesque and current neo-burlesque scene. She is currently working on her new book Timeless Tassels: Vintage to Modern Burlesque with co-author Jaye MacAskill Her alter ego Vivienne VaVoom was born in 1998 and can generally be found bumping and grinding a mile high in her hometown of Denver. She has performed and taught at various venues and festivals in the US, Europe and New Zealand. She can be found across all social media at @viviennevavoomFeeling worn down and dull? Hoping for a little more sparkle, joy and enthusiasm in your day? Then sashay on over to www.NakedSelfWorth.com and download The Top 20 Things That Block Your Sparkle And What to Do About Them today! 

How Burlesque Disrupts Ageism, Sexism, and Traditional Beauty Standards and Empowers Women to Be Who They Are. -With Michelle BaldwinLet’s talk about Burlesque & Boobies! What? October is breast cancer awareness month, and because my work focuses on confronting taboo head on and talking about important things that we are uncomfortable talking about, we are going to spend the month talking about all things Burlesque & Boobies!Have you ever been stereotyped, judged, or hindered because of you age, your gender, or how you looked? Sure, women have more power now than they did in the past, or did they? Are we truly more free, or are we just constrained in different ways? Burlesque is an art form that pokes fun of societal norms and allows the audience and performers alike to see “reality” in a different light. Are you ready to set yourself free?Top take-a-ways:How the art of burlesque enabled women to enter theater, formerly a “man’s domain” and how you can use the concept of burlesque to break through your own barriers using fantasy, fun, and creative imagination.How doing what you love empowers you to live a better life, both financially, emotionally, and intellectually.How seeing someone who looks just like you, be sexy, funny, or powerful on stage, helps you to own those same qualities in yourself.Michelle Baldwin, artist, author, activist, curator of all things vintage and beautiful, and Mother of Burlesque in Denver, has deep connections throughout the Denver metro community with resources and experiences that range from the practical and necessary to the outlandish and unexpected.Michelle is also known by her alter ego "Vivienne VaVoom", and is the founder of Denver’s burlesque revival. She's produced large scale shows at the Gothic, Ogden and Bluebird Theaters, and more intimate shows at private events and product launches. She is a skilled emcee, producer and performer and has applied her burlesque entertainment skills (captivating a crowd, working un unusual spaces, event flow and timing, etc) to non-burlesque events as well as to her everyday life. Learn more by finding her on social media at Vivienne VaVoom.Feeling worn down and dull? Hoping for a little more sparkle, joy and enthusiasm in your day? Then sashay on over to www.NakedSelfWorth.com and download The Top 20 Things That Block Your Sparkle And What to Do About Them today!Still want more? Of course, you do! Purchase Lora’s book, FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy & Spiritual Self wherever books are sold.Learn more about Lora here: www.loracheadle.com

A look at what's happening in the south valley, agriculture news, COVID-19 updates for Tulare County, followed by a revisit of our chat with Tulare County Registrar Of Voters Michelle Baldwin. We talk about the upcoming 2020 election, along with concerns people have about election security and whether mail-in ballots will be affected

A look at what's happening in the south valley, agriculture news, COVID-19 updates for Tulare County, followed by a chat with Tulare County Registrar Of Voters Michelle Baldwin. We talk about the upcoming 2020 election, along with concerns people have about election security and whether mail-in ballots will be affected.

Michelle Baldwin is a dear friend who teaches elementary school at Anastasis Academy in Colorado. Her school is centred around inquiry and Michelle and the team offer some of the best learning experiences you can find. You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

UPDATE!!!!        There was an error in this weeks The first 25 people are missing songs.  Redownload now and you should have the full show.  THANKS   This is the first of two shows.  The previous women in blues shows did not feature the whole show in its entirely so tonight we fix that!   on August 1 2014 The Blues Army of Des Moines in cooperation with the Hull Ave (owned then by Thomas Morris) put on its first Women in Blues Show.  Tonight we listen to the first hour of the show.  We start with the house band the Bad Boys of the Blues (Tom Gary, Jon East, Norman Sue, and Scotty Hartung) then in order April May, Barb Baker Miller, Michelle Baldwin, Bluebird Page with Jean Marie, and Krista Haugland, and Madam Jules!    This show was a lot of fun and a lot of work to recreate.  I had to search for all the tracks, and try to piece together which came first.  special thanks to Lee Bell who not only recorded the shows, but left me hints on the tracks on where they belonged.  Rest in Peace my friend you are truly missed! Please like, subscribe, share, and comment.  If you are on Podbean please follow us.     THANKS!!!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!   Tonight we listen to Christmas music from Jono Smith, John Evans, Michelle Baldwin, Bob Dorr, The Worlds Most Dangerous Blues Band, Brian Holtz, Rob Lumbard, Tina Hass Finley, and Max Wellman.   Oh, and it was Bobby Thompson who played sax for the Bob Dorr and the Blue Band many years ago, but I still don't know who actually played on that one.    Please like, subscribe, share, and comment if you are on Podbean please follow us!!!   Thanks!!!!

Michelle Baldwin is a Lead Teacher at Anastasis Academy in Centennial, Colorado. She believes in inspiring students to follow their natural curiosity and take ownership of their learning through inquiry, problem-based and experiential learning, and the Arts.   I’ve known Michelle for many years always meeting up with her at different conferences. When I talked ...

The Round Table with special guests Michelle Baldwin and Donald D'Haene along with hosts Ken and Lisa talk about the U.S. Presidential debate, Halloween decorations and London mayor Matt Brown.

Women In Blues from August 1 2014, recorded live at the Hull Ave. Features the bad boys of the blues with Barb Baker Miller, Michelle Baldwin. April Gourd, Briegh Edwards, Bluebird Page, Sherry Lueders, Trish Toma, Krista Haughlin, Madam Jules, Joni Goodwin Steele, and Tina Haas Finley.

Off Topic With Michelle Baldwin http://viviennevavoom.com/ thetopicofconversation.com/

Topic of Conversation Season 3 Episode 6 - Michelle Baldwin 6:30-8:00 p.m.: "The Topic of Conversation - Radio Podcast" Hosted by Rob Scoggins Jr. (Sponsored by Reed Art & Imaging) This radio program/podcast includes a 30-minute meet-and-greet session, then a one-hour recording of the show. Rob's guest this show will be Michelle Baldwin, aka Vivienne VaVoom who has performed nationwide and at the big three: Miss Exotic World, Tease-O-Rama and the New York Burlesque Fest. She was named Most Classic at the Boston Burlesque Expo 2008. Also in 2008, she celebrated 10 years of shimmying with the troupe she founded, Burlesque As It Was, one of the first neo-burlesque troupes. Baldwin wrote THE book on the neo-burlesque scene, "Burlesque and the New Bump and Grind." Viviennevavoom.com TheTopicOfConversation.com

Description: This is part of a Skype conversation with Michelle Baldwin, Laurel Beaton and I. Michelle and Laurel discuss their different schools, and despite the contrast in programs, a common theme was making learning more engaging and meaningful for students.   Show Notes: (Listen Now!) Michelle Baldwin (@michellek107) My name is …

Are gamers selfish? That is the question Michelle Baldwin from Pioneer Project asks herself when confronted with "the look." When some unfamiliar with games hears about your small obsession or hobby, a curious glare not uncommon. Where does this look come from? How might social games address the divide between gamers and non-gamers? And how might we contemplate selfishness that makes us better thinkers, designers and players? Join us this week as Scott and I discuss all of these questions and more in the most selfish EXP Podcast to date.

It happens to everyone: everything is going according to plan when suddenly, you run into a virtual brick wall.  Whether this obstacle is a particularly cruel boss battle, an demanding time limit, or a mind-bending puzzle, the result is the same: you're stuck!  This week, we use Michelle Baldwin's piece about her odyssey to slay a mighty dragon that had been tormenting her and a friend for months.  Along the way we discuss some of our own personal battles, various design choices that both lead into and out of tough situations, and the social dynamics of being stuck alongside others.  As always, we hope you stick with us until the end and venture into the comments with your thoughts. Some discussion starters:- Have you ever experienced any notorious instances of being stuck in a game?  Did you ever overcome the barrier, or was it the end of the line?- Is there an optimal way to help players through rough spots?- How does being stuck in a multiplayer game (either cooperative or competitive) change your experience?To listen to the podcast:- Subscribe to the EXP Podcast via iTunes here. Additionally, here is the stand-alone feed.- Listen to the podcast in your browser by left-clicking the title. Or, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format.- Subscribe to this podcast and EXP's written content with the RSS link on the right.Show notes:- Run time: 26 min 13 sec- “Stuck,” by Michelle Baldwin, via PioneerProject.net- Music provided by Brad Sucks