Podcast appearances and mentions of mike alvarez

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Mike Alvarez. Pastor Terry dives deep into what it means to have peace. Something we all need! Today's episode is presented by: 1. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Mike Alvarez. Pastor Mike serves at Calvary Church in Naperville, IL! Here, he leads a powerful young adult ministry! Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today

On February 3rd, 2025 over 250 young adult ministry leaders registered for the DIGITAL CONFERENCE. We learned about AI, reaching Gen Z, understanding the Alpha Generation, starting a young adult ministry, utilizing instagram and social media and so much more! Speakers included Josiah Kennealy, Micah Kennealy, Grant Skeldon, Terry Parkman, Dallas Viva, Rochelle Geer, Allan Walters, Dominic Cerri, Cameron McDaniel, Danny Rangel, Hunter Perry, Mike Alvarez, and more! SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry:https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle:https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us March 7-8th, 2025 leader conference IN PERSON in Minnesota: https://www.youngadults.today/conference -Sign Up for Coaching Communities – Space is limited. Deadline February 14th: https://www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085  On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngadultstoday -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ALhVKi1ad/  -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today 

Life often feels like a waiting room—uncertain, uncomfortable, and filled with questions that seem to have no answers. In this powerful message, Pastor Mike Alvarez dives into the purpose and beauty of these in-between seasons. Drawing from Scripture and relatable stories, he explores how God works in the waiting, shaping our character, building our faith, and preparing us for what's next.Whether you're waiting for a breakthrough, clarity, or a sign of hope, this sermon offers encouragement and practical insights to help you trust God's timing and find peace in the process. Tune in and discover the power of waiting well.

The wait is over! Here it is, Episode 100! This one's a big one! Not just because it marks a huge milestone but it's our longest episode to date. We've been waiting to cover this one for a long time and it did not disappoint! There's not much to say about Cape Feare other than the fact that it is widely seen as one of the best Simpsons episodes of all time! We welcome back fellow podcasters and friends Mike Alvarez from the Boogeyman's Closet and Carl Doody from The Devil's Due. We also welcome original co-host Bea back to the show and bring you the triumphant return of Cai's Useless Weather update. All this and so much more such as: - Outstanding folly work - Is it possible to be well adjusted and like horror movies? - Haunting listeners? - Who's Andy Griffen? - Any Joshua Jackson's out there? - An MMC reboot and a multiverse? - A Josh Hartnett Indecent Proposal? - "Fun" podcast and Romper Room Shoutout facts - Star Wars Holiday Special talk - Old late night talk shows - Explaining Matlock and surf rock to Gen Z - How are The Fat Boys doing? - What is the street value of a panda? - Breaking down Reader's Digest - Robert De Niro as Wolverine? - Jokes and references from the show that we use in our everyday lives - Carl comes with a gift Our Recommendations Bea: One Piece on Netflix Cori: House of the Dragon on Max and the Winter is Crappening Podcast Carl: Dark Sails on Netflix and Batman The Caped Crusader on Prime and The Bear on Hulu Patrick: Bodies and Three Body Problem on Netflix & Kyle Kinane's new album Dirt Nap on 800 Pound Gorilla Mike: Alien Romulus Bryan: Gives a heartfelt thank you Check out our guest hosts on their podcasts: Carl: The Devil's Due Podcast: https://www.thedevilsduepodcast.com/ Mike: The Boogeyman's Closet, Raised by Rentals, Kount Kreepyhead Saturday Morning Monster Mash and Memberberries and Munchies: https://linktr.ee/radpantheon Want to reach out to us here's how you can do it: Email: soitscometothispod@gmail.com Instagram: @soitscometothis_pod Facebook: @soitscome2this Web: radpantheon.com

What's the episode about? In this episode, hear M.F. (Mike) Alvarez on suicide, mental health and illness, autoethnography, fine art, reflexive writing, creative writing, interdisciplinarity and biases in the academy  Who is M.F. Alvarez?  M. F.  (Mike) Alvarez is Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, USA. He is the author of two books: The Paradox of Suicide and Creativity (Lexington Books, 2020), and Unraveling: An Autoethnography of Suicide and Renewal (Routledge, 2023). He is also lead author of A Plague for Our Time: Dying and Death in the Age of COVID-19 (McFarland, forthcoming), and lead editor of Suicide in Popular Media and Culture (Bristol UP, in progress). Dr. Alvarez is a founding member of the National Communication Association's Death and Dying Division. He teaches courses in mental health communication, end of life communication, film and media studies, and autoethnography. How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists? To cite this episode, you can use the following citation: Alvarez. M. F. (2024) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 1 April 2024. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25516474 What next? Check out more episodes or find out more about the hosts! Got a question? Get in touch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedeathstudiespodcast/message

In the message, "CAPERNAUM CHAOS," Pastor Mike Alvarez explores Mark 1:21-35, focusing on Jesus' power over chaos. From casting out unclean spirits to healing the sick, the urgency of immediate response is evident. Pastor Mike emphasizes Jesus' compassion amid chaotic scenes and highlights the importance of seeking solitude in prayer. The chapter concludes with Jesus extending his authority, showcasing the comprehensive impact of Christ's power. We hope this message encourages you to promptly embrace Jesus' authority, letting His transformative influence bring order to life's chaos.

Get ready for an inspiring conversation on data, leadership, and the future of work! Episode 14 of Data & Impact features a remarkable guest: Mike Alvarez, former healthcare VP of Machine Learning and Enterprise Architecture at a Fortune 20 healthcare company, now revolutionizing the world as a project management automation software founder and CTO.   Dive deep with us as we explore:   The pivotal shift from hands-on data work to leading a data-driven organization. What are the essential skills and mindsets every aspiring data leader needs? Deconstructing the architect's role. Is it all about blueprints and servers, or is there a deeper, more human element to being the architect of an organization's data strategy? AI's transformative power. How is artificial intelligence reshaping the working world and the data landscape itself? What opportunities and challenges lie ahead? This is more than just a podcast; it's a Passion2Knowledge Experience. You'll gain invaluable insights from a seasoned leader who's seen the data world from both sides – the corporate behemoth and the agile startup. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and equipped to navigate the data-driven future with confidence.   So, tune in, fire up your curiosity, and join us on this Data & Impact journey!  

"Echo" is an enlightening sermon delivered by Pastor Mike, meticulously dissecting Ephesians chapter 5. This impassioned discourse unravels the complex themes encompassed in the biblical text, emphasizing the concept of imitating God and walking in love, as Christ loved us. With a unique blend of deep spiritual insights and practical applications, Pastor Mike encourages us to live wisely, understand God's will, and be filled with the Spirit, which are pivotal aspects in Ephesians 5. His sermon "Echo" serves as a resonant reminder of our calling to exemplify Christ-like love and live as children of light, illuminating our path in the challenging journey of faith.

Warning: SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode!  Sam Rebelein and Mike Alvarez are back for an appropriately Halloween-y episode! Last time we talked about their horror inspirations; this time we're talking about their recent (October 2023) book publications! We talk about their books individually and together: how and why they use body horror to enhance their narratives; monsters as metaphors for grief, loss, and trauma; and the act of writing itself and how it can retraumatize or heal the writer.  If you're anti-spoiler DON'T listen to this podcast until you buy the books (spoiler: they're worth it). If you don't mind spoilers, take a listen and buy the books anyway!   Snag Edenville and check out Sam's other work: https://www.srebelein.com/   Snag Mike's Unraveling direct from the publisher: https://www.routledge.com/Unraveling-An-Autoethnography-of-Suicide-and-Renewal/Alvarez/p/book/9781032346519   Recommendations Transformative Language Arts Network: tlanetwork.org Books: Kathryn Harrison, The Kiss R.L. Stine, Goosebumps series Louise DeSalvo, Writing as a Way of Healing Movies & TV Jeepers Creepers, Victor Salva The Babadook, Jennifer Kent Hereditary, Ari Aster Fargo (Season 2), FX, Noah Hawley  Video Games: The Last of Us The Witcher 3 God of War

This week I want to take a trip back in time to October 25, 2002 when I went to an Aquabats concerted that literally altered the course of my life and set me on the path to be where I'm at today. It was an incredible experience that solidified The Aquabats and ska as not just something I enjoy, but a core part of my DNA. That sounds more scientific than it probably is.

The Ska Journey continues with Mike Alvarez, one of my best friends for over 20 years, professional music educator, and active musician in the ska scene. Last week I shared how ska came into my life, and now I want to hear another story about what happens when you discover ska during your formative years and how it can impact every other part of your life. Mike also recorded The Ska Podcast/Enthusiasm Project theme song, which was first composed by upcoming guest Patrick Boberg. •Check out Mike and his Bands:The Toy YodasGood Luck Ugly!Holy Schnikes @mikethealvarez on Twitter or X or whatever it's called. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! ska@himynameistom.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

Are you ready to unlock the dynamic relationship between data and product management? We sat down with Mike Alvarez, a seasoned tech guru and the CTO and Head of Product for NeuZeit Group, who gave us an exploratory journey of how data can be a product in itself, or a catalyst for fantastic products, and shares valuable insights on how to ensure that data enriches a product without overshadowing its core offerings.Ever wonder how data technology will change in the era of AI? In the second half of our chat, Mike zeroes in on the power of AI and ML, showing us how these tools can unearth insights we could only dream of just a year or so ago. He also emphasizes that domain knowledge and understanding your field is key to effectively leveraging data  and offers some smart advice to product stakeholders looking to amp up their data literacy. So, whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or a newbie seeking to gain a foothold in the world of data technology, this episode is a must-listen.Find more at ProductVoices.com.

Sign up for Data Mesh Understanding's free roundtable and introduction programs here: https://landing.datameshunderstanding.com/Please Rate and Review us on your podcast app of choice!If you want to be a guest or give feedback (suggestions for topics, comments, etc.), please see hereEpisode list and links to all available episode transcripts here.Provided as a free resource by Data Mesh Understanding / Scott Hirleman. Get in touch with Scott on LinkedIn if you want to chat data mesh.Transcript for this episode (link) provided by Starburst. See their Data Mesh Summit recordings here and their great data mesh resource center here. You can download their Data Mesh for Dummies e-book (info gated) here.Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/2mikealvarez/In this episode, Scott interviewed Mike Alvarez, Former VP of Digital Services leading the data mesh implementation at a large healthcare distribution company. He's now working on his own startup.Some key takeaways/thoughts from Mike's point of view:Lean in to the new value-creating possibilities that can come from empowering thousands of your colleagues to leverage data.As an industry, we have to learn to do data work in an incremental fashion. It's not been the norm and it can break people's perception of data work but it's crucial to get where we want to go.You can drive data mesh buy-in from domains by showing them the freedom they will have. Autonomy, empowerment, going at their own speed, etc. can get many to lean in.Advice to past data mesh self: Early in your journey, you can share your vision until the cows come home and people will say they understand - and probably think they understand - but it's incredibly easy to get misaligned. Really focus on what you are trying to achieve. What are the target outcomes?Similarly, it will be harder than you expect to drive buy-in. Many people say that but it's still going to probably be harder than you expect after hearing that :)We need to move away from old approaches to data for large companies because the sheer scale of initiatives ends up creating bloat and risk factors unto themselves. Small and nimble gives us much quicker time to value delivery and builds to much greater outcomes.Shadow IT develops to try to move at the speed of business for domains. But it's rarely scalable or robust enough to even support the domain in the...

Please Rate and Review us on your podcast app of choice!If you want to be a guest or give feedback (suggestions for topics, comments, etc.), please see hereEpisode list and links to all available episode transcripts (most interviews from #32 on) hereProvided as a free resource by Data Mesh Understanding / Scott Hirleman. Get in touch with Scott on LinkedIn if you want to chat data mesh.Transcript for this episode (link) provided by Starburst. See their Data Mesh Summit recordings here and their great data mesh resource center here. You can download their Data Mesh for Dummies e-book (info gated) here.Kim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vtkthies/Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/2mikealvarez/Ferd's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdscheepers/Omar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmaomar/In this episode, guest host Kim Thies, Director of Intelligence Automation at PayPal facilitated a discussion with Ferd Scheepers, Chief Information Architect at ING, Mike Alvarez, Former VP of Digital Services at a large healthcare distribution company (guest of episode #236), and Omar Khawaja, Head of Business Intelligence at Roche (guest of episode #96). As per usual, all guests were only reflecting their own views.Scott note: I wanted to share my takeaways rather than trying to reflect the nuance of the panelists' views individually.Before we jump in, I think the main takeaway here would be a data mesh implementation leader's journey can be a lonely one. Find peers and exchange information. You can reach out to me (Scott) but there are also many leaders that want to exchange information with each other. The other is the meaning of journey: it's never done; be prepared to continue to push - it can feel Sisyphean but it's important to keep moving forward and expect to continue to drive buy-in.Scott's Top Takeaways:Everyone sees the 'Instagram photos' version of other organizations' data mesh journeys - it's not the reality. Everyone is struggling with certain aspects of data mesh because if this were easy, people would read Zhamak's book and be done with it. It's just not realistic to expect that, give your leaders (yourself?) a...

Sometimes recording a podcast where you get to plan everything in advance and "play to your strengths" with show topics can make it sound like, as the host, you're coming from a place of certainty and experience...but sometimes that's definitely not the case. Even though I consider myself to be an open-minded, nonjudgemental person, I've recently started to realize the ways that judgement, jealousy, and insecurity have negatively affected my outlook and my perception of others. Heather is here this week to help me navigate this and figure it out on the fly from a very imperfect and in-progress perspective. I hope it's also relatable and helpful to you. 

It's been just over a year since I left my job as a high school teacher to become a full time "YouTuber!" So let's talk about what I've learned over the past year, what it's like to be self employed, and if you're consider it in your own life, is it something that's truly possible?

“Why do you need all that gear if it's just for YouTube?” Let's talk about this common question/comment that I think devalues not only the platform but also the time, skills, and experience that go into creating high quality content. 

It's time for a Q&A episode! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions in audio, video, and written formats!Be sure to check out Guil's Podcast and YouTube channel!

Everybody's got an opinion, and for better or worse the internet lets us share every last one of them. If you're someone who creates content online, you've probably found yourself on the receiving end of some "negative feedback." Heather is with me this week to talk about that and I also have a strategy for handling both positive and negative comments that has been incredibly helpful!

How much did my creativity earn in 2021? Turns out, more than I ever made as a teacher. This episode breaks down all the revenue streams associated with my channel to give you what I hope is some helpful information if you're looking for ways to monetize your creativity without selling your soul or compromising your morals. Click here for the free Google Sheet template I use to track incomeYou can also visit himynameistom.com/downloads for more free goodies.

Cameras and 90's TV! That's what we're talking about this week. The show starts off with a quick update about the Canon R5C (proving I was RIGHT about something I brought up last week)! I play clips from an interview by CineD, so please check out the full video if you want the full context: https://youtu.be/t4mQJ9oB1AQFrom there I dive into some heavy nostalgia that was brought up by a documentary about Nickelodeon called "The Orange Years" and how I think the philosophy behind the network in its earlier years is extremely relevant in today's world of YouTube and content creation. •Here's the Marques Brownlee interview from Colin and Samir that I mentioned

The podcast is back and oh boy have things changed...specifically in the world of cameras! Let's talk about reasons behind my full on switch to Sony, why I might be entirely wrong, and how the Canon R5C might change my mind (spoiler: it didn't).

It's the Season 5 Finale! I hate goodbyes, so instead let's have some fun with my old ENG camera, bizarre stories from my time as a TV news intern, and of course, the fact that I sold my Canon EOS R for a Sony FX3

It's time for some gear talk! From anamorphic and portrait primes to old school broadcast cameras and microphones, there's been A LOT of fun stuff happen in my gear universe– not the least of which being the realization that I've made the switch to Sony from Canon without even realizing it. 

This week I dive in to the how's, why's, and huh's of media kits. I've been publishing a monthly media kit for the past two years, and while it's not the most important resource you can have it's definitely useful and a great way to track your progress over time. This episode breaks down the parts of my media kit and also covers how I produce the PDF with Photoshop & Pages and then upload to to me website. I hope it's helpful!•Check out my media kit here:www.himynameistom.com

Everything is amazing now: cameras, phones, sandwiches– it's all incredible. Unfortunately, that can also cause us to feel jaded about tools that used to help kindle our enthusiasm. It can get especially tricky for creators who find themselves receiving "free" gear from companies and feeling overwhelmed or burned out rather than excited.

Remember when “Hustle Culture” became a big thing a few years ago? While it's great to see that people have realized you need more than a few hours of sleep each night and not every hobby needs to be monetized, sometimes I wonder if we've gone too far in the other direction? Maybe there are times when it is important to push yourself a bit further. But how can you "hustle" while also making sure that you don't go full on “rise and grind?”I also give some updates on the M1 Max MacBook Pro, my current mic setup, and DJI's continued lack of diversity in marketing campaigns. 

It's time to celebrate episode 100 with a Q&A! Thank you to everyone on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and good ‘ol email for sending in Q's to be A'd.And another huge thank you to everyone for listening and supporting these past 100 episodes and nearly 3 years, it's absolutely mind blowing!I created a special promo code to get 16% off either or both of my podcasting courses. Check out himynameistom.com/courses before November 8th and use promo code TEP100 for those sweet, sweet savings. 

Welcome back to Mike Alvarez and Sam Rebelein for Goddard in the World's Spooooooooky Halloween episode! We talk about Mike and Sam's horror inspirations from childhood to present day and how horror stories helped them cope with their own fears and anxieties. Plenty of recommendations to check out to wrap up the spooooky season! For more on Mike Alvarez: Season 1 interview: https://goddardalumni.com/alumni-spotlight-mike-alvarez/ Website: https://www.mfalvarez.net/ The Paradox of Suicide and Creativity: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498523820/The-Paradox-of-Suicide-and-Creativity-Authentications-of-Human-Existence For more on Sam Rebelein: Season 1 interview: https://goddardalumni.com/alumni-spotlight-sam-rebelein/ Website: https://www.srebelein.com/ Current publications: https://www.srebelein.com/work Find Mike and Sam on Twitter at @mfalvarez121 and @HillaryScruff. Recommendations: Books: R. L. Stine, Goosebumps series with special shoutouts to Say Cheese and Die, Stay out of the Basement, and Night of the Living Dummy Priya Sharma, All the Fabulous Beasts Movies: Friday the 13th series, originally created by Victor Miller & Sean S. Cunningham Nightmare on Elm Street, Wes Craven Hellraiser series, originally created by Clive Barker Midsommar, Ari Aster Hereditary, Ari Aster Saw series, originally created by James Wan & Leigh Whannell The Blair Witch Project, Daniel Myric & Eduardo Sanchez The Cabin in the Woods, Drew Goddard Teeth, Mitchell Lichtenstein Fear Street, Leigh Janiak The Thing, John Carpenter Scream, Wes Craven Series: Caitlin Doughty, Ask a Mortician (YouTube) Motherland: Fort Salem, created by Eliot Laurence (Freeform)

It's been a big week for camera news, so let's talk about the DJI Ronin 4D and the Sony a7IV! And let's also take a look at what missing in some of the marketing/promotion of one of these cameras...•This week's mic: Earthworks Icon Pro:https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H Affiliate Link)•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

When should you call it quits on a creative endeavor? Sometimes it's important to push yourself to accomplish great things, while other times it makes more sense to turn off the lights and  wrap things up. I guess you've got to “know when to hold ‘em, and know when to fold ‘em.”•This week's mic: Earthworks Icon Pro:https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H Affiliate Link)• Thank you to Kevin Ramirez for my new podcast artwork! Kevin is an amazing artist with a great YouTube Channel!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Episode 5, Season 2Anthony sits down with Mike Alvarez, Director of Digital Services at Fuse by Cardinal Health, to talk about data innovation in the healthcare industry. They discuss leveraging data to help patients understand their best paths to care and better stick with treatments. Using data from points of care and external entities to help providers determine the best outcome and cost for value-based care. And, they tackle a popular question, “are dashboards dead?”

Episode 5, Season 2Anthony sits down with Mike Alvarez, Director of Digital Services at Fuse by Cardinal Health, to talk about data innovation in the healthcare industry. They discuss leveraging data to help patients understand their best paths to care and better stick with treatments. Using data from points of care and external entities to help providers determine the best outcome and cost for value-based care. And, they tackle a popular question, “are dashboards dead?”

On this episode of the Bass to Bass Podcast, I talked to Mike Alvarez of The Toy Yodas (and more). We talk "Dookie" sparking his drive to be a musician. Lying band directors. Mike being a music teacher during the pandemic. We talked about how we met, and how our process for covers works. We also talked West Coast Mexican food vs Tex Mex food.Listen to Holy Schnikes! Cover of "Time Bomb": https://youtu.be/vwuBS-Tg07QListen to The Toy Yodas Cover of "La" by MU330: https://open.spotify.com/track/1zBEEH0vhD7N5WZyaR13Q7?si=O0rj6fzgRrSdyFFhMVcoOA&dl_branch=1Follow Mike on instagram: https://instagram.com/mikethealvarezFollow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikethealvarez---Follow Jacob!Instagram.com/skaxdadtwitter.com/skaxdadtwitch.tv/skaxdadskaxdad.comFollow my band, Young Costello!youngcostello.comfacebook.com/youngcostelloinstagram.com/youngcostellotxtwitter.com/Young Costello

The Ska Journey continues with Mike Alvarez, one of my best friends for nearly 20 years, professional music educator, and active musician in the ska scene. Last week I shared how ska came into my life, and now I want to hear another story about what happens when you discover ska during your formative years and how it can impact every other part of your life. •Check out Mike and his Bands:The Toy Yodas Good Luck Ugly!Holy Schnikes @mikethealvarez on Twitter•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! ska@himynameistom.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

Dr. Alvarez (IMA '10, MFAW-VT'13) is a Filipino writer and scholar who studies narratives of health and illness, communication about suicide and end of life, and stigmatized individuals' use of digital platforms to co-create meaning and community. Dr. Alvarez is currently Postdoctoral Diversity and Innovation Scholar at the University of New Hampshire, where he teaches end of life communication. A common thread through Mike's work is honoring the perspectives of stigmatized individuals on their own subjective terms. We discuss Mike's book The Paradox of Suicide and Creativity which includes psychobiographies of creative people who committed suicide including Yukio Mishima, Iris Chang, Kurt Cobain and others, as well as essays on whether creativity is intrinsically healing and the medicalization of life and death. We also talk about Mike's upcoming memoir, The Color of Dusk, which details his past struggle with mental health and suicide. Finally we discuss Mike's latest writing project as the lead author of a book-in-progress, "A Plague for Our Time: Dying and Death in the Age of Covid-19." Despite the seriousness of the topics, we laugh about our personal experiences through the pandemic; life pivots through and from Goddard; and Amanda and Mike's shared love for Korean barbecue! Find The Paradox of Suicide and Creativity in print or as an e-book at Rowman & Littlefield or wherever books are sold online. You can also request the book from your library. https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498523820/The-Paradox-of-Suicide-and-Creativity-Authentications-of-Human-Existence   Recommendations: This Boy's Life by Tobias Wolfe; Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen; The Kiss by Kathryn Harrison; Why Did I Ever by Mary Robeson.   For more about Mike please visit his website: https://www.mfalvarez.net/ Follow Mike on Twitter: @mfalvarez121   Goddard in the World podcast is an independent project of Goddard Alumni Council. If you are an alumnus of Goddard College (whether you successfully completed one semester or your entire degree) please join us at: https://goddardalumni.com/  

One of the things we get asked a lot is what are the tools we use for various things in our business. So since we are affiliate marketers, today’s show is all about all the affiliate marketing tools that we use in our business when it comes to software, but more importantly how we use them and how they connect with each other.  You’ll hear all about the best tools we recommend for email automation, webinars, creating videos, membership, link shorteners, and a whole host of other stuff that we either use now or have used in the past. We also include some cool ways you can put these tools to use as well as how some of our previous guests have insights on these tools as well. After you have listened, be sure to check out some of the episodes we mentioned including our show with Brian Dean where we chat all about SEO and our show with Rob & Kennedy and their tactics with email marketing.  “If you can create this perfect journey for your customer, there are tools and if you string up the process, you can make it the most enjoyable journey for someone and they will have so much trust with you, and that’s why they will buy more stuff.” - Joe Fier “I almost see tech as a creative pursuit in the sense that I love trying to tie technical tools together in ways that people haven’t tied them. To me, there’s a creative art form about the tech that we do.” - Matt Wolfe Some Topics We Discussed Include: Why learning and using technology is actually a creative art form  How we are working more strategically so we end up working less time Why using a deadline funnel is the hot sauce to your marketing (put it on everything!) How to optimize articles you already have on your site to boost them up to page one Why we haven’t used Photoshop in over a year, and the easy tool we use instead Tools we have used to double in our opt-in rate How and why you want to create the ultimate customer journey so they will buy from you over and over again And much, much more! References and Links Mentioned: Active Campaign AWeber  Drip Convert Kit  Infusion Soft Convert Box Optin Monster Thrive Architect Groove Pages ClickFunnels Members Pro Snappa Deposit Photos Ahrefs Topic Deadline Funnel Pretty Links Loom Thrivecart Unicorn Equity Designrr Episodes with George Bryant and Rob & Kennedy for email tactics How Convert Box Doubled Our Opt-In Rate 12 Ways To Use Convertbox To Get More Opt-ins And Sales From Your Website Episdoes with Stephan Spencer, Brian Dean, Nate Broughton, David Sinik, and Matthew Woodward for SEO tactics Brian Dean’s Skyscraper Strategy Charley Valher of Valher Media who’s helping us grow our podcast Joe Kerns and Mike Alvarez from Majik Marketing, who are assisting us on the email automation side.  Are you ready to be EPIC with us?! Then grab our EGP Letter here! Did you know we have an awesome YouTube Channel?  Join the Facebook Community - be sure to hop in our Facebook group to chat with us, our other amazing guests that we’ve had on the show, and fellow entrepreneurs! This episode is sponsored by our go-to SEO research tool, Ahrefs.com, and by  Easy Webinar - be sure to check out these special deals for our listeners. Email Marketing Tactics From A Mind Reader And A Hypnotist - Rob & Kennedy Google And YouTube SEO Strategies For 2019 - Brian Dean

At Thrive, we are not about labeling ourselves by a certain job title, and our next guests exemplify perfectly why that is. They refuse to be limited by other people’s rules and expectations.*****They are Joseph Kerns and Mike Alvarez, the masterminds behind MAJiK Marketing. *****How do you know if you’re on the right path?How do you pivot to a totally new career path when your identity is so tied into your current path?How do you make incremental progress towards your dreams when you’re stuck in perfectionism and fear of failure?How do you blend the disciplines of science and behavioral psychology into your marketing strategy in order to truly build connections with your audience and drive results?*****These are just a few of the questions answered in this value-packed episode of Thrive On Life.*****Joe and Mike help CEOs, coaches, and consultants to craft strategy-first email marketing campaigns that build relationships and generate income. Not only do they write compelling copy for you, but they also teach you how to do it by providing you with a framework and a system that you can learn and execute.*****But they didn't just show up to the world knowing how to do this. It was a long and bumpy ride to getting to where they are today, and they share all the failures, limiting beliefs, lessons learned and mindset shifts in this episode.*****For full show notes and resources, visit: https://www.thriveonlife.com/resources*****Connect and Work with Mike and Joe:https://majik.co/@josephfkerns@mike__alvarez_*****Connect with CJ Finley and Thrive On Life:https://www.thriveonlife.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cj.finleyhttps://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife

The TrapCracker Squad celebrate their very own "Mike Alvarez Day"

Wingman Steve & Chris-183 are joined by SoCal pop-punk/ska artist Mike Alvarez from the band Good Luck, Ugly! They discuss Disney World, opening up for The Ataris, and the bands that influenced Good Luck, Ugly! and their sound. You can check out their most recent album, Side Hugs and Back Stabs here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4PXwHAnleQl279flzAhrlS?si=MT02uTzrTey-UMt4ofQKAw Be sure to follow us on all social media @HSNEpod and visit http://www.hsnepod.com for official merchandise and more! High School Never Ends is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network.  www.dragonwagonradio.com 

  Sean & Nicole get another friend suggestion from fellow podcaster Mike Alvarez of the Bogeyman’s Closet Podcast, 1985’s classic “The Return of the living dead”. There’s brain hungry zombies, a bunch of punk kids, a presidential hopeful, a filthy dollar story and a little touch of nudity, hardly noticeable though . Mike Alvarez’s Links […]

Starting off with possibly their cheesiest transition to date, Ben and Christian get the opportunity to talk with band director, composer, and creator of the band Good Luck, Ugly!, Mike Alvarez. Mike shares his musical upbringing and how living between two cultures is currently influencing the story for his upcoming musical, “4th Street and Main.”

It's just not OK that millennials are talked about in such a way that discounts their KIngdom effectiveness. The unkind things that some have said about a generation would never be tolerated if we said it about race. So, how can we connect better in our preaching with millennials? That's our conversation today!