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Today's guest had an incredible journey with Club Med from 1990 to 1995, starting as an Aerobics G.O. at Club Med Moorea before rising to Choreographer in 1993. Before Club Med, she was a cheerleader and model, and she holds a Communications degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Originally from Moraga and now calling Folsom, California, home—please join me in welcoming the amazing Kendra Courey Blake! Kendra worked with esteemed managers such as Ye, Lionello Burtet, Carlos Castro, Bernard Vigier, Lionel Benzoni, Stephan Roeina, and Yves Lebon. Her career took her to stunning destinations including Moorea, Phuket, Guadeloupe, Columbus Isle, and aboard the Club Med 1. Throughout her seasons, Kendra amassed a wealth of stories and experiences, which she graciously shares with us. To conclude the interview, Kendra reflects on the invaluable life lessons she gained during her tenure at Club Med. Enjoy this insightful conversation with Kendra! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available to download on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Podchaser, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple podcasts.   

In the next episode of our marketing professionals series, Gurmeet Dhaliwal, Head of Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations at Diodes Incorporated, shares his journey from engineering to marketing, and Diodes' approach to enhancing brand awareness, generating demand, and building strong customer relationships. He offers valuable insights on how to effectively market to engineers, strike the right balance between bottom-of-the-funnel tactics and top-of-the-funnel branding, and emphasizes the importance of sales and marketing alignment. About Diodes Incorporated Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a Standard and Poor's SmallCap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, delivers high-quality semiconductor products to the world's leading companies in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer electronics, and communications markets. We leverage our expanded product portfolio of analog and discrete power solutions combined with leading-edge packaging technology to meet customers' needs. Our broad range of application-specific products and solutions-focused sales, coupled with global operations including engineering, testing, manufacturing, and customer service, enable us to be a premier provider for high-volume, high-growth markets. For more information, visit www.diodes.com About Gurmeet Dhaliwal As the Head of Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations at Diodes Incorporated, Gurmeet Dhaliwal oversees both investor relations and corporate marketing. He has developed a robust integrated marketing strategy with a strong focus on digital marketing, utilizing both inbound and outbound tactics. Prior to his role at Diodes, Gurmeet led Corporate Marketing at Pericom, which was acquired by Diodes Incorporated in 2015. He has also held various senior marketing positions at prominent public companies, including CA Technologies, EMC, Cisco, Zarlink, and National Semiconductor. Gurmeet holds an MBA from Saint Mary's College in Moraga, CA, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, CA. Time Stamps 00:00:18 - Guest Introduction: Gurmeet Dhaliwal 00:02:51 - Overview of Diodes Incorporated 00:07:43 - Building a Marketing Strategy at Diodes 00:08:00 - Engaging with Engineers in Marketing 00:12:05 - Successful Marketing Campaigns 00:14:06 - The Role of Digital Marketing and Analytics 00:18:35 - Sales and Marketing Collaboration 00:19:58 - The Role of Sales in the Research Process 00:21:07 - Transitioning to Investor Relations 00:25:39 - Best Marketing Advice Received 00:27:59 - Advice for Young Marketers 00:30:14 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information Quotes “ We always talk about ROI in marketing, right? Return on investment. But sometimes you have to think of ROI as risk of ignoring.” Gurmeet Dhaliwal, Head of Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations at Diodes Incorporated. "Engineers like to get information on their own... they prefer doing their research... by the time they are ready to engage, they have already done their research." Gurmeet Dhaliwal, Head of Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations at Diodes Incorporated. "One of the things I do is every time is I think of is, how can I simplify this? How can I make it simpler?" Gurmeet Dhaliwal, Head of Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations at Diodes Incorporated. Follow Gurmeet: Gurmeet Dhaliwal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhaliwal/ Diodes Incorporated website: https://www.diodes.com/ Diodes Incorporated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diodes-incorporated/ Follow Mike: Mike Maynard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaynard/ Napier website: https://www.napierb2b.com/ Napier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/napier-partnership-limited/   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to our podcast for more discussions about the latest in Marketing B2B Tech and connect with us on social media to stay updated on upcoming episodes. We'd also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Want more? Check out Napier's other podcast - The Marketing Automation Moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/ua/podcast/the-marketing-automation-moment-podcast/id1659211547  

Zags put together a wire-to-wire quad 1 win together in San Francisco. Vibes are high going into Vegas. Ryan Nembhard eclipses the 300 assist mark, but somehow he's still not a top 5 PGWe look ahead to the WCC Tourney where the Zags owe a certain team from Moraga a little payback

Juan Martínez Moraga nos ha explicado que el año pasado la cámara selló 2.370 documentos para exportaciones, siendo los países extracomunitarios los que reciben más volumen de exportación en Arabia Saudí y EEUU 

Gonzaga blows yet another opportunity for a quad one win with a particularly excruciating loss in Moraga on Saturday. We're easy-going, happy-go-lucky sports fans so this pod isn't at all melancholy, depressing, or sad. Or is it?!  Can Gonzaga still win the WCC regular season title? No. Can they still get a 5 or a 6 seed in the big dance? . . . maybe. Hope springs eternal, even from the pit of despair.  Yvonne Ejim is poised to break all the records and the Gonzaga women remain on a hot streak with two more conference wins to remain in 1st place in the WCC. Let's hug it out, friends! patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga gets a couple of blowout wins over the Beavers and Broncos and appear to be back on the right track. On Saturday the Gaels will attempt to derail them with deplorable basketball tactics and a snail's pace.  We celebrate the wins, but want to see this team get a big win on the road in Moraga. The biggest key to that game? Limit offensive rebounds. Lots of swears in this one . . . sorry mom. Support the show! patreon.com/freeirabrown

Steven Karr hops on to talk about the win against Oregon State for the men's team and the potential of the Saint Mary's matchup in Moraga on Saturday. We also check on a women's team who have righted the ship and are sitting atop of the WCC.

La destacada música nacional. Francesca Ancarola, quien actualmente se encuentra radicada en la región del Maule, conversó con RItoque FM sobre su nuevo álbum titulado “Canciones de Hugo Moraga”, un LP que está compuesto de canciones de autoría del cantautor chileno y construido con las diversas vertientes sonoras que tanto Ancarola como Moraga han cultivado en sus carreras, la fusión latinoamericana en su más amplio sentido. Francesca también está en plena promoción del single y videoclip para “Leve”, también extraído del mencionado álbum. Escucha la entrevista completa a continuación.

En la edición PM, hablamos con Álvaro Moraga, abogado tributario y socio de Moraga & CÍA.

En la edición PM, hablamos con Álvaro Moraga, abogado tributario y socio de Moraga & CÍA.

Utah State men's basketball (11-1, 1-0 MW) got back in the win column Sunday night, closing out non-conference play with a 75-68 win over Saint Mary's at the UCU Pavilion in Moraga, California. This was the first true road game of the year for the Aggies, and the start of a three-game road trip. USU led nearly wire-to-wire, using efficient shooting and a strong effort on the glass to secure the victory. The Aggies will now play part two of its three-game road trip as they travel to San Diego, California, to face the Spartans on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. Hear reactions from Coach Jerrod Calhoun, players and fans. 

Utah State men's basketball (10-1, 1-0 MW) came up just short in its first loss of the season, falling to UC San Diego 75-73 Tuesday evening in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. In a game which came down to the final buzzer, Utah State led for nearly 25 minutes and maintained control through much of the contest, but a late run from the Tritons made the difference in this one. Utah State will now hit the road for three-straight, beginning on Sunday, Dec. 22, when the Aggies take on Saint Mary's in Moraga, California. Hear reactions from Coach Jerrod Calhoun, players and fans. 

Entrevista a Miguel Moraga, vicepresidente de la 'Asociación Locos por el cine' de Alcobendas, que organiza el Festival de Cortos 2024

Liliana Valenzuela trae a Hablemos, escritoras una valiosa entrevista desde el Macondo Writers Workshop, fundado por Sandra Cisneros, con la maravillosa Cherríe Moraga. Moraga es una poeta, ensayista y dramaturga reconocida internacionalmente, cuya carrera profesional comenzó en 1981 con su coedición del texto feminista fundamental This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color escrito con Gloria Anzaldúa. Es autora de varias colecciones de escritos, incluyendo A Xicana Codex of Changing Consciousness: Writings 2000-2010 y, más recientemente, Loving in the War Years & Other Writings 1978-1999, publicado en 2023. También es autora de dos memorias: Waiting in the Wings—Portrait of a Queer Motherhood y Native Country of the Heart, publicado en 2019 por Farrar, Straus & Giroux con gran reconocimiento. La revista es en inglés. Liliana Valenzuela brings to Hablemos, escritoras a precious interview from Macondo Writers Workshop founded by Sandra Cisneros, with the wonderful Cherríe Moraga. Moraga is an internationally recognized poet, essayist and playwright whose professional life began in 1981 with her co-editorship of the seminal feminist text, This Bridge Called My Back:  Writings by Radical Women of Color wrote with Gloria Anzaldúa.  She is the author of several collections of writings, including A Xicana Codex of Changing Consciousness- Writings  2000-2010 and most recently Loving in the War Years & Other Writings 1978-1999. published in 2023. She is the author of two memoirs:  Waiting in the Wings—Portrait of a Queer Motherhood  and Native Country of the Heart, published in 2019 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux to great acclaim. The interview is in English and Spanish.

En la edición PM, hablamos con Felipe Figueroa, Gerente de Renta Variable de Bice Inversiones Corredores de Bolsa, y con Álvaro Moraga, abogado y socio de Moraga CIA.

En la edición PM, hablamos con Felipe Figueroa, Gerente de Renta Variable de Bice Inversiones Corredores de Bolsa, y con Álvaro Moraga, abogado y socio de Moraga CIA.

The one with "Rondel, that's my boy"   If you could name your children after board game mechanics, which ones would you choose??  The Snobs have found their's.  Both of which are in the game Crusaders Thy Will Be Done.  They also discuss Pandemic Fall of Rome.  Emails are read, words are said, is Pandemic dead?  Interested? Enjoy!! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send emails to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

Hosts Julia, Keerthi, and Sharanya, along with volunteers Ella and Sean star in this special edition of Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio as they reminisce about the extraordinary celebration in which they participated on September 28, 2024: the Parade and Pear Festival hailing the 50th anniversary of the Town of Moraga and the 25th anniversary of Be the Star You Are!® charity. It was a day beyond everyone's wildest expectations and so much fun. The chairperson of the parade, Ella, wrangled her wonderful and generous parents into renting a truck which they decorated with stars, banners, and balloons. Volunteers marched with banners and balloons chanting “Read, lead, succeed!” as Madeleine cookies were thrown to the crowds. Keerthi and Sharanya chaired the Pear Festival booth, Julia cooked up delicious treats for the 25th-anniversary party, and Sean, the official BTSYA videographer ran around shooting stills and videos. Children planted seeds to take home as part of the Plant the Seeds of Literacy program, books were read to enthralled children, many freebies were distributed, and the sweet sensations of being part of a vibrant, inclusive community were in the air. When the volunteers were recognized on stage as the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year, Ella gave a beautiful speech acknowledging the accomplishments of the volunteers, supporters, and everyone who donates their expertise to make this a better world. The Chamber of Commerce organized a ribbon cutting to commemorate the 25th anniversary of BTSYA's service, which was a very special event for the teens. Praise for the positive outreach programs, radio broadcasts, and community service of Be the Star You Are!® was recognized and most of all, everyone declared it was a day to remember in posterity! • https://www.facebook.com/ExpressYourselfTeenRadio/ • https://www.facebook.com/BTSYAcharity/ • https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfradio/ Sign up for FREE Newsletter: https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/

Mentioned in this episode:SBCC Raíces - https://www.sbcc.edu/raices/SBCC English - https://www.sbcc.edu/english/SBCC Multi-literacy English Transfer - https://www.sbcc.edu/english/met.phpPuente Project - https://www.thepuenteproject.org/SBCC Institutional Grants - https://www.sbcc.edu/institutionalresearch/institutionalgrants.phpIGETC - https://catalog.sbcc.edu/transfer-curricula/#igetctextMelinda Palacio - https://www.sbac.ca.gov/poet-laureateLotería - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loter%C3%ADa Aspiring Radical Leaders Institute - https://www.thecoalitioncc.org/radical-leadersFresno, CA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresno,_CaliforniaCoachella - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CoachellaClaremont Graduate University - https://www.cgu.edu/Critical Race Theory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_race_theoryMarxism - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MarxismCapitalism - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CapitalismLa Malinche - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_MalincheCambodia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CambodiaHmong - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hmong_peopleVietnam War - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_WarKhmer Rouge - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khmer_RougeKruder and Dorfmeister - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kruder_%26_DorfmeisterUnderworld - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underworld_(band)Groove Armada - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groove_ArmadaFatboy Slim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatboy_SlimOrbital - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_(band)St. Germain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Germain_(musician)Sopa de Fideo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sopa_de_fideoChili Verde - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smkq7SACBZwChile Relleno - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile_rellenoTamales - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TamaleLa Mixteca Oxnard - https://mexicanrestaurantoxnard.com/Oaxacan Tamales - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261685/tamales-oaxaquenos-oaxacan-style-tamales/ Pan Dulce Empanadas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdeQeSNufVUPoke - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(dish)Sushi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SushiBánh tét - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A1nh_t%C3%A9tVinyl Records - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonograph_recordWarbler Records and Goods - https://www.instagram.com/warblerrecordsandgoods/?hl=enDisney Picture Discs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_Records_discographyIKEA Kallax Shelf - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-80275887/This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color Edited by Gloria Anzaldúa and Cherríe Moraga  - https://sunypress.edu/Books/T/This-Bridge-Called-My-Back-Fortieth-Anniversary-Edition2Living up the Street by Gary Soto - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_Up_the_StreetHouse on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_House_on_Mango_StreetTreaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Guadalupe_HidalgoMexican-American War - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican%E2%80%93American_War

En la edición PM, hablamos con Cristián Araya, Estratega de Sartor Finance Group, y con Diego Messen, abogado laboral y socio de Moraga y Cia.

En la edición PM, hablamos con Cristián Araya, Estratega de Sartor Finance Group, y con Diego Messen, abogado laboral y socio de Moraga y Cia.

Parade, Party, Pear and Wine Festival Keerthi hosts this program with Be the Star You Are!® to discuss the parade, Pear and Wine Festival on September 28. Sean, our videographer joins Keerthi to talk about why he became the photographer and videographer for BTSYA. He is excited to create more media at the parade and festival. Ella is chairing the parade entry and the 25th-anniversary party to be held at the booth later. Her excitement is overflowing for these fun events and she is organized and ready to party. This is the second year that Keerthi and Sharanya are the chairpersons for the BTSYA booth. Sharanya talks about what it takes t to be a great chairperson and how to prepare for an event. The town of Moraga is turning 50. Be the Star You Are!® is celebrating 25 years of volunteer service to the world and being honored as the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year. SCHEDULE for Saturday, September 28, 2024 10 am: Parade 11-4pm: Come to our BTSYA booth Plant the Seeds of Literacy project, a reading circle, book giveaways, and book signings, plus more, will be offered. Expect lots of freebies, too. 1 pm: Volunteer recognition on the stage for winning the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year award. 2 pm. Ribbon Cutting 2:30 pm: Party Thank you to our sponsors, The Lamorinda Weekly, MB Jessee Painting, and StarStyle® Productions, LLC. The Moraga Commons Park 1425 St Mary's Rd, CA 94556, The event is FREE, and the festival is fabulous! Let's party! See you there! https://www.bethestaryouare.org/events-1/2024-pear-and-wine-festival Follow us: https://www.starstyleradio.com/expressyourselfteenradio • https://www.facebook.com/ExpressYourselfTeenRadio/ • https://www.facebook.com/BTSYAcharity/ • https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfradio/ Sign up for FREE Newsletter: https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On today's episode I get a whirlwind tour of the techniques, recipes and studio practices, of the spectacular Cianne Fragione. This conversation will be a two-parter, and will be concluded next episode. Today, in part one, we discuss making your own paints, why lead white is such a fantastic color, chaos vs organization, Cianne's warm-up books, adhesives, “the shake test”, prepping surfaces, rhythm, paper, and the joy of destruction. Cianne also speaks extensively on the making of her massive 24-part painting entitled Heaven and Earth are Dressed in Their Summer Wear, completed in 2012.Cianne Fragione was born in 1952 and currently lives and works in Washington D.C. She has developed her process-oriented work over five decades, crossing boundaries between abstract painting and sculpture, object, and image. She has exhibited extensively in solo and group exhibitions at national and international venues and has been the recipient of many awards, fellowships, and residencies, including the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Fellowship and The Legacy Project sponsored by the Joan Mitchell Foundation to name just a few. Enjoy the episode!P.S. Cianne and I discuss multiple artworks in her studio which were included in the studio visit photo collection and can be found as a free post on my Patreon page. So feel free to click here and you can look while you listen:)About Cianne Fragione:Cianne Fragione b. 1952 (Hartford, CT)  Cianne Fragione, a Washington D.C., D.C.-based artist, has developed process-oriented work for five decades, crossing boundaries between abstract painting and sculpture, object, and image. She has exhibited extensively in solo and group exhibitions at national and international venues including, Isole: A Voyage Among My Dreams (2024-25) St. Mary's College Museum of Art, Moraga, CA; traveling exhibitions, Pocket Full of Promise: Cecelia Coker Bell Gallery, Coker College, Hartsville, SC, and Anne Wright Wilson Gallery, Georgetown College, KY; Wiregrass Museum Biennial 24, Dothan, AL.; Arts-In-Embassies, Geneva, Switzerland; Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery, New York, NY; American University Museum, Washington, D.C.; Regis College Fine art Center, Weston, MA; John D. Calandra Italian American Institute of Queens College, CUNY, New York, NY; Associazione di Museo D'Arte Contemporaneo Italiano, Catanzaro, Italy;  a ten-year retrospective at Harmony Hall Regional Center, Washington, MD;  the University of Scranton Art Museum, Scranton, PA; The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C.; Art in Embassies, Sofia, Bulgaria, and Vilnius, Lithuania; Elizabeth Foundation, New York, NY; Indianapolis Art Center, IN; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Gallery, CA; and Gallery Neptune & Brown, Washington, D.C. Her works are held in public collections, recent acquisitions; the Baltimore Museum of Art MD; and DC Commission Art Bank Collection (also in 2017), Art-In-Embassies Permanent Collection, Guadalajara, Mexico, US State Department; as well as St. Mary's College Museum of Art, CA; Italian American Museum, D.C; Department of Special Collections, Cecil H. Green Library, Stanford University, CA; and Comune di Monasterace, Calabria, IT; among others and private collections. Fragione has been the recipient of awards, fellowships, and residencies, Art Omi receiving the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Fellowship; The Legacy Project (Saving the Legacy) sponsored by Joan Mitchell Foundation; Studio dei Nipoti artist residency, Monasterace, Italy; Soaring Gardens, Laceyville, PA; Spoleto Study Aboard in Spoleto, Italy; and an Artist-in-Institution grants, project of the California Arts Council. Sacramento CA. She was nominated for the Joan Mitchell

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Caterina Moraga-Scholte she takes us through her remarkable journey from being the daughter of refugees to The Netherlands to becoming a successful and resilient women who has found herself. Cat describes herself as a dreamer, a connector, and a storyteller. Cat opens up about her upbringing in a refugee household, where her parents provided everything they could, creating an environment of love and support. Despite this, outside of her home Cat felt alone and trapped, not understood and struggled being different to everyone else around her. Cat shares candid insights into her desire to change her name and fit in with those around her, seeking acceptance and a sense of normalcy. She recalls how she locked away parts of herself in an effort to hold everything together, ultimately realising that only she could initiate change. Growing up, Cat faced numerous challenges, including a traumatic incident at school and feeling the pressure to live up to her parents' sacrifices. She had to do better. She talks about becoming more self-aware in recent years, pushing boundaries as a cheeky kid with an amazing imagination to today the woman she so confidently is. Despite feeling lonely and falling into bad company Cat maintained her core values and refused to succumb to the negative influences around her. Cat's resilience and determination shine through as she recounts her path to financial stability, buying her first house at the age of 21 after choosing to work at 17. She emphasises the importance of daring to dream and putting in the hard work to make those dreams a reality. Cat's story is a testament to the power of hard work, dreaming and the courage to stay true to oneself. Throughout the episode, Cat also touches on the challenges of her mother's depression and how it influenced her desire to break free and find her own path. She discusses the importance of being there for her children, understanding their struggles, and providing them with the support they need to thrive in a difficult world. Join us as Cat shares her powerful story of growing up feeling different, embracing her dreams, and proving that with resilience and determination, anything is possible. She now feels like she has found her place in the world. From the girl that wanted to change her name, to the woman who now proudly shares her name and feels she belongs. Cat #YouAreAClassOfYourOwn Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-class-of-their-own/id1732288997Watch on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aclassoftheirownpodcast/podcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Apq2pSbmvytPjABrlidpN?si=4d62eba56abb45ad Social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclassoftheirownpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aclassoftheirownpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aclassoftheirownpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aclassoftheirownpodcastWebsite:https://www.playforchange.co.uk/aclassoftheirownpodcast Host: Mira Magechahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/miramagechahttps://www.instagram.com/mira_magechaCreative Director: Alex Paynehttps://www.instagram.com/alexjamespayneEditor: Josh Partridgehttps://www.instagram.com/joshfilmmakerMusic: Jay Witsey https://www.instagram.com/jay.witseyStudio: Podcast Househttps://www.podcasthouse.uk Episode bought to you by: play for changehttps://www.playforchange.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/play_forchangehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/playforchangeltd

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents. This week on the pod we're joined by Dawn Moraga of Cor De Lux. We talked about Pinback's 2001 album, "Blue Screen Life." We also chat about growing up with religion, as well as creativity in the form of music and visual art. Cor De Lux's most recent album, "Media," is out now on bandcamp and wherever you stream music. Pick it up at... https://cordelux.bandcamp.com/album/media Additionally, Dawn is an artist, so check out her paintings at -- https://www.reddawndesigns.com/ Subscribe to our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/spinningoutpod Follow us on social media -- twitter and instagram (@Spinningoutpod)

Did you know there's a hidden winery right in the heart of Los Angeles? Yes, and not many people know it. Located in the prestigious Bel Air, also known as Beverly Hills, Moraga Vineyard spans sixteen and a half acres of vineyard that produces great-tasting wines. In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Paul Warson, the talented winemaker and owner of Moraga Vineyard. Having worked for several notable vineyards across the country (including Australia), Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that we all could learn from. Today, he'll discuss the unique challenges and the eco-friendly techniques they've embraced to craft top-quality wines in an urban setting.  Plus, we'll explore the historical significance of winemaking in Los Angeles, Moraga Vineyard's direct-to-consumer business model, and more. Let's dive in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Paul Warson of Moraga Vineyard (00:35) What makes Moraga Vineyard THE place? (01:15) A taste of Los Angeles' rich winemaking history (03:13) Moraga's unique terroir and winemaking challenges (09:01) How does Moraga Vineyard approach sales? (16:50) Paul's vineyard management strategy (22:48) How Paul got into winemaking and acquired Moraga Vineyard (30:48) Episode wrap-up (44:02)   Additional Resources:

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Gage Worsley is an American professional indoor volleyball player. Originally from Moraga, California, he has earned multiple individual and team awards at the juniors, college and professional level, including an NCAA chip at University of Hawaii. Currently playing in Germany as a libero, he is dynamic, grounded and has a skill set on a level in which most cannot come close. He is also the co-founder of "Out of System" volleyball - an inclusive mixture of touring for grass threes, as well as various volleyball clinics throughout the country, launching a product that no one has ever seen. 01:18 - Who came up with "Out of System?" Plus, the Chris Schaffer super sub 15:26 - Going on tour, and their camera person, Jake Myers 28:20 - the grind of content creation, plus, do you learn a lot about your own game from teaching? The mistake of too much information 41:44 - The time at University of Hawaii, the roller coaster 48:30 - At what point did you know this would be your career? The choice to play libero, and spectacular digs 1:01:35 - Treating pressure like it is normal, taking care of the little things, near the ocean is where he feels at peace 1:09:20 - General nutrition vs guilty pleasures, plus, do bad performances stay in your memory? 1:22:01 - What should be worth 2 points, favorite venues for the tour 1:29:10 - Lightning rounds

When the Original Wine of the Month Club was ready for a new chapter, they turned to Carol Collison to make sense of the landscape of selling a wine club. In this episode, we peel it back on a number of fronts: Challenges in the Wine Business: - This episode dives deep into the financial and operational challenges faced by those in the wine business. Paul K recounts a friend's struggles with a large, aged inventory and shares a cautionary tale about the risks of high pricing and poor market support in the wine industry. Impact of Industry Downturn: - Carol Collison discusses how the current downturn in the wine industry is affecting larger producers more significantly than smaller deals, causing ripple effects throughout the industry. Real Estate and Winery Transactions: - Carol provides insights into the niche market of buying and selling wineries. She discusses her role in wine real estate brokerage and shares stories about challenging transactions, such as the sale of Moraga winery. Direct-to-Consumer Sales and Marketing: - Both Paul and Carol examine the complexities of selling wine directly to consumers, addressing the oversaturation of the market, the importance of marketing, and challenges like the decline in direct-to-consumer sales. Valuation and Profitability: - They talk about the financial metrics like EBITDA, profitability, and growth potential that are crucial in winery transactions, highlighting the importance of finding motivated buyers and understanding the financial landscape. Brief Biography of Carol Collison: Carol Collison is a seasoned professional in the wine industry with a background in investment banking. She transitioned from finance to real estate brokerage, specializing in the sale and acquisition of wineries through Global Wine Partners. Over her career, she has developed a keen insight into the complexities and nuances of the wine business, making her a respected figure in this niche market. Very fun story: Carol shares the story of trying to sell Moraga, a small boutique winery. Despite its premium wines, the property's real value lay in its luxury residence rather than its productivity as a winery. After struggling to find a buyer and ultimately losing the listing to a luxury real estate firm, Rupert Murdoch eventually purchased the property. This highlights the unique challenges of valuing and selling boutique wineries. Tune in to "Wine Talks with Paul K" for a fascinating dive into the intricacies of the wine industry, where every bottle tells a story far richer than just its taste.  

This week on our Vino Lingo segment Paul Warson, Winemaker at Moraga Bel Air Estate, Los Angeles, defines the term “Wine Appreciation” Learn more by visiting www.moragabelair.com

California is one of the most fertile state’s for agriculture in the US. Wine grapes are have been happy to grow in the Los Angeles area but today vineyards are few. Paul Warson is Winemaker at Moraga Bel Air in LA and along with the collection of chickens and such, farm life can be found [...]

Fun Facts About This Episode: 1. Los Angeles County was a major agricultural area for vines with almost 200,000 acres planted in 1893, and it was even featured on the city seal. 2. Moraga Vineyard in Bel Air has a unique terroir with various elevations and exposures, with maritime influence from Santa Monica Bay. 3. The winery at Moraga focuses on producing just one white and one red wine, modeled after a French house's approach to winemaking. 4. Despite being in the heart of LA, Moraga Vineyard hosts tastings by appointment, surprising many visitors who are unaware of its existence. Summary: In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K welcomes guest Paul Warson for an insightful discussion on the winemaking journey and the Moraga Vineyard's unique offerings. They explore the rich history of winemaking in Los Angeles, noting the prevalence of vineyards in the past and how the city's agricultural roots contribute to the unique terroir found at Moraga. The vineyard, situated in Bel Air, enjoys a variety of elevations and a beneficial maritime influence, which aids in creating their signature one white and one red wine. Paul Warson shares his personal path to winemaking, his shift from Napa to Santa Barbara, and eventually to managing vineyards in LA. His work with Rupert Murdoch at Moraga Vineyard is highlighted, along with their commitment to quality and sustainable farming practices. The episode emphasizes the difference in winemaking approaches between regions like Lodi and Temecula, and details Paul Warson's background with winemakers like Scott Rich and Tony Soter. The podcast concludes with a conversation on the future of Moraga Vineyards, the impact of COVID-19 on wine club releases, and the importance of direct-to-consumer sales. It is a fascinating exploration of LA's winemaking scene and the dedication to preserving land for agricultural use within the city's bustling environment.

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell joins the show to discuss getting selected 13th overall in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky, as well as her final season in Spokane, the dominance of Lisa Fortier's team, beating Utah to advance to the Sweet 16, and what it means to get drafted alongside teammate Kaylynne Truong who went eight picks later to the Washington Mystics.We close out the show discussing Aidan Mahaney entering the transfer portal out of Saint Mary's - a shocking development for Randy Bennett's team and a significant sign of concern for the Gaels of Moraga.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TVFire TV recently created Fire TV Channels to deliver a constant supply of the latest videos from your favorite sports brands, all for free. That includes all of us at Locked On and most of the big pro leagues and college conferences as well. To Learn More, visit www.amazon.com/LockedOnFireTVLinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Gealtears. That's enough, except for the algorithm requires me to mention that the Gonzaga Men's Basketball team defeated the St. Mary's Geals. We'll bathe in their tears, then discuss the way the lads have shown true grit and resilience throughout this season. Support the Show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown  

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs refused to let St. Mary's win the WCC with an undefeated record, taking down the Gaels in Moraga in dominant fashion. Graham Ike had 24 points and 10 rebounds and Ryan Nembhard had a 20 point, 10 assist night as the Zags further cemented their place in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and now may be looking at a favorable seed in March Madness.The Zags are now 3-5 in Quad 1 games and top 20 in both the NET and KenPom, and we compare their resume to teams like Auburn while also discussing if this is the best coaching job Mark Few has ever done.We close out the show discussing where the Zag men and women's teams might end up playing this March, more about the upcoming WCC Tournament and Gonzaga's potential matchup with San Francisco, and discussion on a dream eight-man lineup from the WCC to take to the NCAA Tournament.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs did not lead until the final seconds of the first half, but managed to crush the San Francisco Dons by 18 for a critical Quad 1 victory at the Chase Center on Thursday evening. This win cemented the Zags in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, and it was all thanks to a 26 point, nine rebound effort from Graham Ike and a huge second half from Nolan Hickman.The Zags are 2-5 in Quad 1 games and top 20 in both the NET and KenPom, and even if they lose against St. Mary's on Saturday and don't win the WCC Tournament - the worst case scenario - they are still likely going to get a bid in the Big Dance.We close out the show discussing what the Bulldogs need to do to win in Moraga against the Gaels on Saturday and spoil Randy Bennett's perfect WCC season - and what a win could do for the Zags on the seed line when Selection Sunday rolls around.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

After a routine road win at Portland and supreme revenge against Santa Clara last week, our attention turns to the biggest, and final weekend of the season. Gonzaga travels to the Bay Area to face WCC hopefuls, San Francisco, in the Chase Center and to Moraga to end Saint Mary's nation-leading winning streak.  With so much at stake, we thought it best to bring in GU Basketball expert, Steven Karr to discuss.  Patreon.com/freeirabrown @freeirabrown

In her classes at Saint Mary's College of California, Porsia Tunzi encourages her students to bring their full selves. In a class that's all about how religion shows up in our culture and everyday lives, discussions can get heated, but Porsia insists on creating a safe and brave space for her students to talk about hard things.In this episode, Porsia shares with us why nuance is so important when it comes to religion. She encourages us all to see how we can benefit from leaning into curiosity and holding space for how all of our different lives and experiences shape our understanding of God.About PorsiaPorsia Tunzi is a professor and researcher currently teaching at Saint Mary's College in Moraga, California. Passionate about asking the hard questions concerning religion and contemporary society, Porsia brings her sociological curiosity into the classroom and public square. Her scholarly work focuses on lived religion, digital media, gender, and race, with additional teaching specializations in popular culture, authority, American religious trends, women's studies in religion, and interreligious dialogue. Porsia enjoys over 10 years of teaching experience on both the high school and college level.Connect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Check out our website for great resources, previous blog posts, and more.Get some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

Today's guest is the brilliant Zaretta Hammond, author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. We'll talk about the science behind her recommended “six core design principles” that she calls “culturally responsive brain rules”. Later, I'm joined by my colleague Jerry Maraia for a continued conversation about practical takeaways.  ***To learn more about Jennifer Serravallo: www.jenniferserravallo.comTo read a transcript of this episode: www.jenniferserravallo.com/podcastLearn more about Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Zaretta Hammond's book***Zaretta Hammond is a former classroom English teacher who has been doing instructional design, school coaching, and professional development around the issues of equity, literacy, and culturally responsive teaching for the past 18 years.  She teaches as a lecturer at St. Mary's College's Kalmanovitz School of in Moraga, California.In addition to consulting and professional development, she has been on staff at national education reform organizations, including the National Equity Project and the former Bay Area School Reform Collaborative (BASRC).  She has trained instructional coaches in reading development, especially targeted at students of color and English learners.  She has also designed national seminars such as the three-day Teaching with A Cultural Eye series for teachers and school leaders. She is regularly invited to present at regional and national conferences. She has authored articles that have appeared in publications such as Phi Delta Kappan.Along with a focus on culturally responsive teaching, Ms. Hammond has a strong research agenda around literacy, vocabulary development, and equity. She has designed culturally responsive tutor training programs aimed at volunteer reading tutors for a variety of non-profit organizations. She currently designing a literacy program to accelerate low reading skills among high school students. She holds a Masters in Secondary English Education.She also writes the popular ready4rigor.com blog.  Zaretta is the proud parent of two young adult children, both of whom she taught to read before they went to school. She resides in Berkeley, CA with her husband and family. Support the show

Haley Cooper grew up in Orange County California. She clearly grew up loving life. After attending college she was deciding what to do with her life when an opportunity appeared to travel to Malawi, Africa as part of a Christian mission. Eight months after returning to California from this first mission she was approached and asked to return to Malawi to help start and grow a manufacturing program to create food to help improve the nutrition of people in villages who, up to that time, tended to be quite malnourished. The plant Haley started manufactured, ready, peanut butter. Actually, there was a bit more to the product, but peanut butter was the main ingredient. Haley will tell us the whole story and show us how what she did made an incredible difference to so many. After returning to the United States after two years Haley embarked on a career as a fundraising professional for various nonprofit companies. Along the way she married and now is the mom of three children. Her oldest son who is four years old is adopted. The adoption story for Haley is inspiring and worth hearing. Two years ago Haley began her own philanthropic fundraising consulting company, The Savvy Fundraiser. While we discuss the company and fundraising in general you get to hear a conversation about sales, selling and fundraising. Our discussion about the philosophy of these topics is fun and quite relevant. I leave it to you to listen and decide for yourself if Haley and I are on the right track. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts about our episode. Please feel free to email me at michaelhi@accessibe.com. And, of course, when you listen to this episode, please give us a 5* rating. Thanks. About the Guest: Haley is a passionate and accomplished professional with a diverse skill set in the nonprofit sector. As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Haley's journey began in 2012 when she founded PB+J in Malawi, Africa, establishing her commitment to making a positive impact for children and youth. Since then, she has honed her abilities while working with various small and large nonprofit teams, focusing on human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Haley is the Founder and CEO of The Savvy Fundraiser and her specialties include the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Ways to connect with Haley: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-cooper-cfre/ Website: https://thesavvyfundraiser.com/ Subscribe: https://thesavvyfundraiser.ck.page/subscribe About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes **Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. **Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Hi there and welcome to another episode of unstoppable mindset. Today we're going to have some fun we've got a really interesting person to chat with Haley Cooper, unless you talk to her mom and sometimes her mom pronounces it Haley Cooper but and my computer by the way with Jaw's pronounces at Halle, but I'm smart enough to know that it's really Haley. But Haley Halle tomato tomahto I couldn't resist this. Well anyway, welcome to unstoppable mindset, Haley, and we're really glad that you're here with us. **Haley Cooper ** 01:56 Well, thank you so much, Michael. It's so good to be here. And I'm so glad that we found a time that has worked for us. And I'm just delighted and honored to be able to chat with you. **Michael Hingson ** 02:06 And on top of everything else, sports fans. Haley lives in Lake Forest, California, which is only what would you say about oh, from Victorville? Probably about 60 miles. No more than **Haley Cooper ** 02:19 Yeah, maybe. Maybe I could throw you a football? Yeah, yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 02:24 Well are probably easier for me to throw something from here because we're up higher. **Haley Cooper ** 02:29 Oh, there you go. Yeah, you'd **Michael Hingson ** 02:30 have to throw away up hill. But Haley lives fairly close to where I attended college at University of California at Irvine. And then we live my wife and I in Mission Viejo for a while. So anyway, we're really glad you're here with us. And I want to thank you for for joining us. So why don't we start? The fun way to start? Tell us about kind of the early Halley growing up and all that sort of stuff? **Haley Cooper ** 02:55 Yeah, that's a good question. And I've been reflecting on that. And you know, as I've been listening to your podcasts episodes, I'm like, What is my story? Who who is Haley, who is family **Michael Hingson ** 03:05 anyway? Who has real power that really Haley Halle, stand up? **Haley Cooper ** 03:12 There you go. But you know, obviously, I grew up in Orange County, and I grew up and over really good family that, you know, my family was deeply committed to philanthropy and giving back to the community. It's been a part and ingrained in my life from as early as I can remember. You know, my grandparents would always invite us to ballet shows. They were a part of an organization called the St. Joseph ballet that is now the wooden floor at you know, reflecting back I'm like, now I'm a nonprofit leader, which we'll get to like, I didn't understand philanthropy, I just understood that it was a way of life. I also grew up in the Christian church. And so service is giving to others, and helping others it's just ingrained in in me. And, you know, aside from service with my family, I loved playing sports. I grew up running cross country and track played soccer was a very active child's love to play. I'm one of five children. And with my two parents, and I just, you know, remember as a child, volunteering, and aside from playing sports, volunteering with my family, and, you know, from a young age, I was exposed to the importance of that and making a positive impact on the world. **Michael Hingson ** 04:30 So where did you grow up? What Round Lake Forest or where I grew up in Laguna Niguel? Ah, so still right in the area? **Haley Cooper ** 04:39 Yeah. And I went to from preschool to 12th grade I went to the same school St. Margaret's in San Juan Capistrano. And it's funny because one of my one of my very best dear friends is my friend from preschool. So we've been friends for I mean, I won't date myself but 36 years. You That's okay. **Michael Hingson ** 05:03 Nothing wrong. Don't be ashamed. I mean, I was born in 1950. You can do the math. Yes. So so I'm not I'm not ashamed by it. It's okay. Well, that's that's pretty cool. I did student teaching when I took teacher training at UC Irvine from the teacher's college, their university high in Irvine. So that was kind of fun. Yeah, **Haley Cooper ** 05:28 we played them in soccer. Who won? We did. Okay. No, actually, I think it was pretty fair, pretty. I remember them being pretty competitive. But I, I would like to remember that we, we kicked their butts. **Michael Hingson ** 05:43 Now we need to get somebody on from University High from from back in those days. Yeah. And and see what we can do. So we need to get somebody from somewhere in the 1990s. And so on to come on and see if we can get a real story. So **Haley Cooper ** 06:03 that's two sides of the story. Right? Yeah. But **Michael Hingson ** 06:06 unless they say, Yeah, they really kicked our butts. **Haley Cooper ** 06:12 Well, I hope I hope they remember it the way I **Michael Hingson ** 06:15 so what did you major in in college? **Haley Cooper ** 06:17 Yeah, so I went to St. Mary's College of California in Moraga, California at the East Bay. And I studied Kinesiology, Health and Human Performance. That's what I graduated with my bachelor's degree in. And I love science, all things science, I love learning how the body works, and being able to help others implement that. Well. I don't necessarily do that now. **Michael Hingson ** 06:44 So what's the big? So what's the big bang theory, one of your favorite TV shows? **Haley Cooper ** 06:48 I guess I do like that show. Just checking the genus of that show. But yeah, I really, you know, like I said, I was always involved in sports, and it was a part of my lifestyle growing up. And, you know, somehow, my dad has five kids was able to make it to every single person's that soccer game or sports event, sometimes you're playing at the same time on the same field, but he was able to make it to all so being able to leverage that in college, and it was something that I was really excited about. And I really enjoyed, you know, it was one of the only colleges at the time that offer that major, specifically, there are different tracks that you could take, but I've chose Health and Human Performance and really enjoyed it. **Michael Hingson ** 07:34 How did you say health and human performance? **Haley Cooper ** 07:36 How helping human performance? **Michael Hingson ** 07:39 Okay, yeah. Okay, that's that was just making sure. That's that, though, is pretty interesting. Why did you choose that? **Haley Cooper ** 07:48 So like I said, you know, sports was heavily involved in my upbringing, my dad had also graduated with a degree in exercise physiology. And so it was just something that, you know, I was passionate about, and found interest in and was able to excel in. And so I really, yeah, I just like the aspect of learning how the body works, and being able to help that other people implement healthy lifestyles. **Michael Hingson ** 08:19 Cool. Well, and why did you? Well, what, what drove you to doing that? Like, was it just your upbringing that you just felt that that was kind of a way to give back a little bit, do you think? **Haley Cooper ** 08:34 I think so. So I actually entered college as a communications major, because that's what I thought I wanted to do. But looking back, I'm glad I did not go down that road, because that is just, it's, it was just not for me. And I found, you know, I found this and I think it was because of my upbringing, that really was instrumental in helping me choose, choose this major, and get interested in all and specifically, you know, I really liked physiology and Exercise Physiology and what we would do, as our final project, as a senior was developing, like, we had all the you could do the waterway, I forget what it's called, but like weigh yourself underwater, and that's the most accurate way to weigh yourself. And then we did different activities. And we were able to prescribe exercise and nutrition plans based on the measurements that we took. **Michael Hingson ** 09:29 So how do you weigh or how do you weigh yourself underwater? **Haley Cooper ** 09:33 You know, college was a long time ago, I have to remember Ah, there you go. But you sit on a chair and you go underwater, and I think it takes out everything. I wish I remembered what I now I'm gonna have to Google it. But yeah, I think it's the most accurate way because it takes out all the other like, fluid and build up that you can get on other scales. **Michael Hingson ** 09:57 Interesting. I'm gonna have to google that and learn about that. myself, that would be kind of fun to do. But it makes sense. As you say, it takes up a lot of other things. So **Haley Cooper ** 10:07 says it's the most accurate way to measure body fat. You're submerged in water while you sit on a scale and then you calculate your body fat percentage. **Michael Hingson ** 10:17 Got it? Okay. Yeah. Interesting. I'm gonna have to go see where I can do that. Yeah, **Haley Cooper ** 10:26 maybe at your local gym? Possibly. So **Michael Hingson ** 10:29 you graduated from college? And then what did you go off and do? **Haley Cooper ** 10:36 So I was sitting in my parents church in Aliso Viejo, California, right? When I graduated college, and I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do and on stage. You know, someone was like, Hey, we're doing a missions trip to Malawi, Africa. Does anyone want to go? All we ask of you is to sponsor children through World Vision. And then, you know, obviously raised the money. I think it was about $2,500 to go on the trip. And that included the flight, the stay the food, everything. And like I said, my family was philanthropically. Locally, we had never really traveled outside of the country. I had been to England once when my older sister studied abroad there. But again, it was very local. And I was like, Hey, mom, and dad, guess where I'm going this summer? I was like, I'm going to Malawi, and they're like, Haley, what are you like, what's like, where did you get that idea from? And, you know, when I graduated from college, he more inclined to give me gifts or money was part of my family tradition. But I asked him to give me money to go towards this trip. And so in August of 2012, by August 2011, sorry, that's when I graduated college, I went to my first trip to Malawi, Africa. And honestly, before I went, I had to Google where the country was because it's a little sliver of Africa. And this little country, next to Tanzania and Mozambique, and Zambia. And I went there and my eyes were just opened, you know, someone who grew up in Orange County, just open up to a different way of living a different lifestyle. And it really changed. It changed my life. And I came back and you think after two weeks, or you know, you go on a retreat, you go on a missions trip, you get back into the daily life, and you kind of forget that invigorating feeling, and that joy that you experience, obviously, there was a lot of hardship. But on that trip, we did a lot of discipleship, we hosted games for kids. We went and did gospel outreach in the communities met with chiefs. And got to know got to know the community. And after that, I was I came back and I was living at my parents house working at a local coffee shop. It was right kind of in the middle of the recession. So finding jobs is hard. And I was applying to colleges to become a registered dietician. And I kept getting denial after denial, and it just was not working out. That's the path that I thought I wanted to go down. And I remember one night that I just broke down. And like I said, I'm a Christian. So I said, God, like give me an answer. I will submit to you like, show me something that you want me to do, because this is not working out. And what I want isn't working. And that literally that next day, the guy who led the missions trip called my dad, because they were good friends at the time. It was like, Hey, does Haley want to go make peanut butter and Malawi for a year? And I went to go, my dad was like, hey, like, do you want to do this? So I met with a guy that is he was a former lawyer, and I met in his office and he presented me the idea. And I was like, Yes, I will send me I will go. And this is about eight months after my initial trip. And he was like Haley literally go home and pray on it. Like you gotta think about this overnight. And I was like, nope, what are we doing? How are we doing this? And this really evolved out of this idea that, you know, with the original missions trip that we went on, they were trying to end malaria deaths for all children under five. But they found that these children were still passing away because they didn't have the nutrition table to fight disease. And the original founder had heard about this company on 60 minutes with Anderson Cooper about ready to use therapeutic food that was making tremendous difference in children experiencing malnutrition. So I got out my mom's KitchenAid mixers in her kitchen. And luckily, this company who had developed this product gave us the formula obviously with the agreement that if we ever sold it, they would get a royalty off of it. But we've I started making peanut butter in my parents kitchen, and in August of 2012. I moved to Malawi, for For about two years and then went back and forth for for two years leaning missions trips and checking on the mission. And then I literally started, I always like to say this is like a fun fact is I literally started a peanut butter factory from scratch, and learned how to make it UNICEF approved. So my last trip was to Copenhagen to a UNICEF conference that was on this product, to literally it's kind of like, they're kind of like the FDA, if you will, like of regulation for this product. And there's very specific tests you have to do. We had to send our product to London, to get it tested before we could give it out to people and get the test results back. And because some things in the peanut butter, because there is a milk powder in it, there could be bacteria, and also the way that people prepare the nuts. Could be there can be aflatoxin, if they get wet. And people generally put rocks in it. Or if they sell bags, they put they get them wet so that they way more way more. Yeah, yeah, so we actually started a co op of peanut farmers that would then sell it to a business and they would make the good price. And then they would blend in roast them for us. And then we had a whole factory that we developed that was next to a hospital. Meanwhile, while I'm building this, I'm also living in an apartment with three other Germans, German ladies, and we didn't have water, we now have water in our apartment. So we had someone who would come and clean our house daily, she also made the most amazing bread. And she would go to the well and get us water each day. And we would have to heat it up and heat it up in the water heater, and then you take a bath out of the bucket. And so that's how that's how I lived. And then we were finally able to get water. Yeah, that's a really amazing and hard experience. I think I learned a lot about, you know, I was 24 at the time, so a lot about myself and a lot about other people's cultures and how to really, really work with a diverse group of people. **Michael Hingson ** 17:17 How, how well, was the whole mission effort, especially at the beginning, how well was it accepted? Was there a lot of skepticism as you came in and wanted to start this whole manufacturing process? And all that? Or did people feel that it made perfect sense or what? Yeah, **Haley Cooper ** 17:37 that's a good question. So we had to get approval by a few people. So when was the so there's a hierarchical system in the villages. And I remember we had to go to the chief have to there's chiefs that run each village. And then there's like the chief of the chief, and we went to her house, and we had to bring her like six chickens and a goat or something. And we waited in her house. And we had to ask her for permission to start this, we weren't able to start it unless we had permission from her. And luckily, she granted, we we made the case that we were going to bring it out into villages, because a lot of people would travel at least 20 miles to go to the hospital. And we found that, you know, they're waiting till the last minute. And so we wanted to go out into the health care centers and deliver this product to the to the healthcare screening so that people didn't have to wait till the last minute, because if they're traveling, they're missing a day of getting water cooking for their family. And so we were able to bring it out and get their approval, and then we obviously had to get them allow government approval. And I think what else really helped was employing Malawian people to run the factory. So we wanted to get buy in from the local people and be able to empower them to have jobs. **Michael Hingson ** 19:06 So were you able to see a difference that you made in the time that you were there because you started providing the peanut butter and is it you've referred to it as peanut butter, but you've also said it's a food I guess there's a lot of other stuff in it isn't just peanut butter. **Haley Cooper ** 19:26 Yeah, so in the product, there's peanut butter. It literally tastes like the inside of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Because there is sugar, there's sugar in it milk, a protein powder. And I think that was all that was it. Okay. So it is very nutritious each it's like in a packet and each packet has 500 calories in it. So it was an enclosed package. So we had like this, we would put the peanut butter in it and then put it in the package and seal it and we did on an hour average of two weeks, like kids were making leaps and bounds, they were gaining weight, they were healthy. I mean, health, healthy as a relative term, getting healthier from things, we also use it to help. Mothers with, or individuals with HIV tend to be more mothers that are identified people with tuberculosis so that they could fight the disease. And also for that people who are taking HIV medicine, they need that protein to be able to digest the medicine. And so we are able, we're seeing that, you know, it really was working. And, you know, we also partnered with another organization that would provide supplemental food, called Luke Cooney, Paula, to help supplement the rest of the family, because we did find that, you know, if a kid is getting it, sometimes the family you know, everyone shares everything. And so we had to be able to supplement it so the kid can actually get the beneficial nutrients from that product. **Michael Hingson ** 21:03 Did they eat it straight? Or did they put it on bread? Or how was it generally taken in? **Haley Cooper ** 21:10 Both so gonna just cut out cut open the Sasha and eat it? Or they would mix it into their porridge? Or they call it in Sema, which is pretty much it's kind of like a mashed potato bow bun kind of consistency. It's made of corn powder. And that's what they would mix it with me. Okay. **Michael Hingson ** 21:33 But you certainly gained acceptance for, for providing this and people realize that it was doing good for them. **Haley Cooper ** 21:42 Yes, yes, I would, I would agree with that statement. **Michael Hingson ** 21:45 So you did this for a couple of years. And then why? Well, it doesn't continue today. Why did you leave? Or did you feel that it had grown that to the point where it could could go on without you or what? So **Haley Cooper ** 22:03 it still does exist today? I have, like I said, I'm been involved since 2016. And, you know, I moved back after two years, and I got involved with our local AFP Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter and really learned about fundraising and found that I really enjoyed it. And it just came to a time where I think like you said, like it had grown to a point where I felt comfortable leaving and letting other people there was a Malawian Country Director kind of run. And then there's another founder that from the US that kind of oversees it. Not the original founder, but one of the original founders does. And so, you know, I had joined this AFP Association really got involved in the local community. And really, that's really what started my fundraising journey over the last 1011 years, is getting involved in local community, mostly organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, and youth experiencing homelessness and hunger. **Michael Hingson ** 23:10 So you came back? And what what did you do first, when you came back? Or how did you evolve to what you're doing now? What did you start with? And what do you do? **Haley Cooper ** 23:22 So it was funny, because, as you know, I was a founder and executive director right at 2425 20 sites. And I had to start from the bottom again, I had to go back to being an entry level development person, which was actually really beneficial, because it helped me learn a lot about the ins and outs and intricacies of fundraising. So I was working for a local organization that was helping kids experiencing homelessness from kindergarten to 12th grade. And then I think they expanded to college because they found that the need was still great here locally. And since then, you know, I've just gained really valuable experiencing by working in these fundraising roles, like starting from the bottom. My last role was as Director of Development. I've worked at both large and small nonprofits. So I have seen it all. And I've seen that I really, you know, when I was in person really enjoyed the grassroots organizations that, you know, a lot of the ones that I had been hired at, had been around for 30 years, but never prioritized fundraising. They had been so focused on programs. And then they came to a point where they're like, well, we want to go our programs, but we need fundraising. And fundraising is always a board term that people scare away from and they're like, we don't we don't like fundraising. We, we don't want to I just did a board training last week and they were like, We don't know anyone. We don't want to fundraise and I was like you're my favorite person. I'm gonna get that mindset change. Yeah, and this is serious just working on all these levels. All of these different organizations just helped me understand like the challenges and opportunities and emotional whirlwind that it can be working in the nonprofit sector. **Michael Hingson ** 25:12 So let's talk about the whole idea of fundraising a little bit. I've been in professional sales, basically, all of my adult life. And I still think as a speaker, I'm in sales. Now I, as I love to tell people selling philosophy and life as opposed to computers, but still, the sales processes there. I've met a lot of fundraisers and I worked at Guide Dogs for the Blind, which is a pretty large charity up in Northern California and one of the largest in California, and certainly the largest guide dog school in the country. And in dealing with all of the development folks up there and meeting a lot of people at the association, fundraising professionals in San Francisco, they love to say fundraising isn't sales, it's totally different. And it's not the same. And you can't look at it the same. What do you think **Haley Cooper ** 26:05 about that? So I think there's aspects of fundraising that is salesy, and I think salespeople can come into fundraising roles and vice versa. I think the thing that is different is sales is based on a transaction. So it's based on getting a service in return and paying a price. I think in fundraising what, what it should be, obviously, some people still treat it as a transaction, exchanging informational, it should be helping people realize their greatest potential through your mission. And I had someone on my podcast last week, talking about like, helping people realize their generosity, helping people become their most generous selves, their most their highest potential, because we all know the benefits of generosity, we all know the benefits of giving. And my role is to help understand as a fundraiser, what that looks like for you. And then once you give, once you give, reporting back to you how that's making a difference. So I think that's that's the difference. It's not just me asking you for money. It's me, trying to figure out what your passions and interests are, how that aligns with our mission, and then helping you fulfill those passions and interests. By investing in the area that you're you're interested in. See, **Michael Hingson ** 27:22 I have a slightly different view of sales. And my career in sales began when I was called into an office and I was doing basically different kinds of human factors studies for Ray Kurzweil and computer Kurzweil Computer Products, dealing with reading machine for the blind and another technologies and finding out how to make them be better. I was called in one day and was told well, we're having to lay you off because you're not a revenue producer. And we need more revenue producers, unless you want to go into sales. And what I chose to do was to go into sales, I felt that God was leading me to do that. I had moved to Boston, and I didn't want to go off and try to find another job, especially when the unemployment rate among employable blind people back then, and still pretty much today is in the 65 to 70% range. But anyway, I took a 10 week, Dale Carnegie's sales course. And what I learned is that real sales, is, you can say that there's a transaction that takes place. But real sales is a lot more about being a teacher and a counselor, and learning what the customer needs. And seeing if what you say and what you can do, and if you can provide something to help meet those needs. And the reality is I've had situations where I've done demonstrations for customers, and even going into the demonstration and conversing with them learned that what we had wouldn't work for filling all of their needs. But I went ahead and did our product demonstrations for the purpose of saying, here's why what we have doesn't work. But the other side of that is by doing that. I was also building trust, and teaching people a lot about the technologies so that oftentimes we would get calls sometime later saying, we have another project and we understand what your product does, and it's perfect for what we want to do. So we're not even going to put it out for bid just give us a quote. But the reality is that the sales part is really more about teaching and developing and report, which is a lot of what happens in fundraising. Unfortunately, I think a lot of salespeople don't realize that. **Haley Cooper ** 29:52 Yeah, that I mean, that's valid. I like that. I like that reflection of what sales is, I think both in the comments All it is relationship building, and building that rapport, before you go to the transaction that is inevitable to happen if you've done your homework and you build that relationship. Yeah, you **Michael Hingson ** 30:11 got to do that otherwise, it doesn't work in the long run. And I've actually, as a public speaker, now, I've met people who I sold to many years before, and they would come up to me and say, Do you remember me, and sometimes I recognize their voices, but sometimes I didn't. But when they said who it was, we had all sorts of great conversations about it. But again, it was because of building the trust. And I think that's what real sales is all about. And the fact we're all if we're really cognizant of what we do in life, we're all selling in one way or another. And a lot of times, what we should be selling is being open to trust, and developing trusting relationships. And, you know, we are we are seeing in our society so much today, a lack of trust, or a lack of even being open to trust, because the people that we should be trusting aren't doing anything to earn our trust, which is also one unfortunate thing. **Haley Cooper ** 31:14 Yeah, and yeah, and I've seen that a lot in the nonprofit sector as well. Of, of that lack of trust, to giving, but I think, like you said, it is all about building that trust. And you know, on the board training I did last week, I was like, if you build that trust, if you build those relationships, because board members get there like we don't, we don't like asking, I'm not going to ask people for money. Now it's like, well, you don't have to ask for money, you can ask for advice. But the asking comes easy. If you have built that trust, if you have built that relationship, because it is so aligned, that it makes sense to ask that person if they're willing to give X amount of dollars, whatever, whatever it is, but it is all built on that trust and connection with the mission with the person who's facilitating that investment. Because otherwise, people don't want to give. Yeah, **Michael Hingson ** 32:08 so the people you were training last week, what were some of the backgrounds of the people who said they didn't like to ask for money. **Haley Cooper ** 32:16 And a lot of educational, higher ed professionals, like they did not have a network of people to ask. So or the financial ability to ask and to give. But we know that there's more than financial ability, what I coached them on was asking for advice. So if you ask for advice, I don't know the quote. But if you ask for advice, people give money. And so I think people in I don't remember the quote. But yeah, inviting people in and asking in a different way. And then also, you know, could you give $5 a month, instead of, you know, we've all heard that, like, give $5 instead of purchasing a Starbucks drink, which is now like $10, for one? Could you invite them to do like peer to peer fundraising? So is people who felt they didn't really have assets now to be more than network now to be able to give, but I kind of did the bubble chart with them. Or it was like, Where do you hang out? Like, what do you do identify one or two people of where you hang out? Whether that's like the gym or religious plays a chamber of commerce, your workplace, your family, friends? And then tell them about the mission? Like, yeah, people don't like my husband always has to remind me that I have a network of people that I can like, talk to you. Sometimes you just need that reminder that there are people out there. **Michael Hingson ** 33:41 Well, and another thing to look at is, what is teaching? Isn't that really a form of sales in a way because you're you're selling students on the idea of gaining knowledge. And the better teachers are the ones that can establish again that relationship and convey knowledge in a way that makes students want to pick it up. And if that isn't sales, I don't know what is. **Haley Cooper ** 34:09 Well, Annie, you know, this organization is serving at promise youth and it pairs college people, college students with kids K through eight, or I think that's what it is. But they understand, you know, what these youth experience. I mean, one in five students in California and the community college system are experiencing homelessness and hunger, so they understand it. So I'm like, Well, you understand it at a level of the students that have come across to you. So they have that level of passion and story that they can share. From that level of knowledge. **Michael Hingson ** 34:48 I really do believe that the best salespeople are teachers, first and foremost. And I think that's also true for fundraising, having been been very much involved in development work for six and a half years it Guide Dogs for the Blind. And it was fascinating to hear the development people say, this isn't a salesy thing at all. Well, they really need to maybe go back and look at things, but it's like so many things, people create their own mystique about what they do, rather than looking for the commonalities and ways to establish up a more synergistic relationship. **Haley Cooper ** 35:30 Yeah, I mean, I have to go back to them and say, like, you're a teacher, you make the perfect fundraiser? **Michael Hingson ** 35:35 Well, yeah, I mean, look what you're doing, you're, you're only trying to sell knowledge and convince people that they should learn this stuff, why should they learn it. And that's actually an interesting thing in society, we seeing all the stuff going on around the country, and whether it's book banning, or all the other things and people trying to talk about this whole concept of, we can't have critical race theory, or we have so many different things they, they're trying to, again, to, to sell stuff that makes no sense. Or there are a number of good teachers who are trying to sell things that do make good sense. And I think the biggest thing that we can teach people is to really evaluate for themselves, which is another whole story. Rather than just accepting, even from the best teachers, the best teachers would tell you go research it yourself and learn it. Because ultimately, teachers can't teach us all they can do is convey the knowledge we have to teach ourselves. That's good. You know, I used to say, I'm my own worst critic, and I realized earlier this year, actually, not the thing to say, I'm my own best teacher, because I am the one that's going to have to teach me to do whatever it is. And it's also a much more positive thing to say that. **Haley Cooper ** 36:52 Yeah, like that perspective, anything out of our own, it's always a learning opportunity, right? To teach us something. Yeah. And **Michael Hingson ** 37:00 that's just as much what fundraising is all about. Because you're, you're teaching people you want them to, to give, but you also want them to understand what's going on. And it is so hard, I think, for so many people here to realize what it must have been like in Malawi or, and other places, because we've not really as a society overall experienced a lot of that. I haven't experienced a lot of the poverty that that you have probably seen, and other people have seen, and I've been to a number of countries, but I've seen enough that I can understand it and relate to it. And I've also seen how blind people and people with physical disabilities are oftentimes treated here. Again, because people don't know how to relate. And we're not doing enough to really educate people about some of these things to get them to the point where they would be maybe much more apt to want to contribute to address the issues. **Haley Cooper ** 38:03 Yeah, I definitely agree with that. I think the role is a fundraiser is to educate to educate people on the cause. Because, you know, like I said, I grew up in Orange County, and most people think of Newport Beach. But when it comes down to it, there's over, I don't know what the status is now. But when I was working with youth facing organizations are about 28,000 kids experiencing homelessness. And so you think of, you know, you think of Disneyland you think of Newport Beach, and so it was our role to explain what that looks like, like, what does homelessness look like for a family and also in inspire and inform? So I think those are the three areas that we have the privilege of fundraisers or nonprofit professionals. It's part of our responsibility is to educate, inform and inspire. **Michael Hingson ** 38:50 Yeah, I think that's absolutely true. And maybe that's the most important part of the responsibility, because people have to start doing more thinking. And I certainly don't have any problem with somebody saying, Well, I hear what you're saying, but I'm going to check it out for myself. My response is go to it. But make sure you really check it out. And then let's talk about it. And you learn very quickly, who really checks things out and who doesn't, but it still is the way to do it. Yeah, I agree. So it's kind of fun. And I don't know, the world is an interesting place. And I think over time, we'll, we'll see that people will. I think, when they really think about it, we'll learn to investigate, but we've got to get back to encouraging people to do that. And one of the things I talk about a lot, and I mentioned it earlier is the whole issue of trust. We have so many environments where trust is under attack in our country. And that's the difference between us and dogs, right dogs don't trust arbitrarily. They love unconditionally but they don't trust unconditionally. but dogs are more open to trust, unless they've just been so abused. But typically, dogs are much more open to trust, and they want to establish a trusting relationship. We need to learn how to do more of that ourselves. **Haley Cooper ** 40:15 Yeah, I heard you say that on another podcast. I don't remember his name. But you had mentioned that and I was I was that that piqued my interest. And I think, you know, people have to do their due diligence because there's so much stuff, it readily access to things that you have to do you have to discern the truth for yourself and understand what is the truth and facilitate that trust? Yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 40:41 It's important to do that, when that will also tell you and teach you who you can trust or not trust. Yeah, that's true. So, anyway. So now do you work for yourself? Or do you work for a company or what? **Haley Cooper ** 40:59 So I had I in 2022, I embarked on my entrepreneurial journey to start my own business. I am a mom of now three kids under four. And working as a full time director development just wasn't realistic. When of my son, my oldest son is adopted, and he had some developmental delays. And so the all of 2022 was really dedicated to getting him services and working full time just wasn't realistic. Because as a fundraiser, you have to be available in mornings at all hours. And that just, you know, as becoming a mom, that just wasn't realistic. So I started my own business called the savvy fundraiser. And it's evolved in the last few years that it started. But you know, one thing that really, I found, and I'm trained in a process called the EMC process, it's about emotional connection. And that's, that's an area that, you know, I help facilitate psychological safety and trust within teams. You know, I've done the fundraising roles, I've done the fundraising trainings, but I truly believe that fundraise inside job, we have to take care of ourselves, we have to understand the language of emotions. And also, you know, it's, it's always a two fold thing, like it's an individual thing, but it's also a systemic thing. Because burnout is so pervasive in our culture, people are leaving, there's high turnover. And that that costs the sector a lot of money. And we're already limited resources. And so how can we better invest in our people and invest in ourselves to be able to do the work that we intend to do so my focus right now is group coaching and creating masterminds, but like I said, I also do trainings that help create emotional connection and buy in among staff members, so that they can actually focus on their fundraising efforts. And part of that is, you know, really understanding the language of emotions, because there's a lot of, you know, nonprofits, it's an emotional world. And like I said before, and we're seeing the hardest issues. And it can take us through, you know, the depths of sadness and anger to profound joy, where I saw a kid getting healthy, or a kid having access to food so that they can focus at school and getting good grades, and graduating college. And I think, you know, it's not just essential for our well being, but just building this idea of a culture of emotional connection. And facilitating that within ourselves, can actually increase your productivity. So that's where I'm at right now is really focusing on this process, and helping leaders understand the language of emotion and practice mindfulness practices, so that they can get back to that creative state of being. What **Michael Hingson ** 43:53 does EMC stand for? emotional connection, it is emotional connection. Yeah, so the EM is emotional and then connection. That's **Haley Cooper ** 44:02 right. And it was developed by Dr. Lola Gershenfeld, who is a mentor and coach of mine, and she developed it based on decades of experience. And you know, I found her in 2017 No, sorry, 2019 When I was in the midst of an organization that had a lot of burnout and stress, and I don't want to say toxicity, but that's probably too steep of a word, but there was there was just this, I should say disconnection between team members between me and the IDI and I'll totally on my part in that, but it was this lack of emotional disconnection, where we no longer felt in the team that we were safe. We didn't really trust each other we didn't feel seen or heard. And so you know, in those moments, productivity and effectiveness go down. So I thought out low let and I'm one of those people who likes to go all in so I was like, I want to become a trainer in this process. I See this in multiple organizations where people are really reactive. And when you know, we go into that flight or fight response, your amygdala is activated, and it takes over your prefrontal cortex and you're no longer able to communicate or collaborate. So my role is to really help, like calm your amygdala so you can get back to doing the work that you do. And that's by naming specific emotions. Because emotions are our high processing system, they tell us if we're in flight or fight mode, they help us go into that protection mode. And so they run fast. And so my job is to help you understand specific emotions, because from a science standpoint, it does help relax that amygdala and be able to turn on, like, be able to reconnect with each other. **Michael Hingson ** 45:50 Well, and unfortunately, we're living in a world today where fear is all around us. And people mark it with fear. And they're, they're doing things to stir up emotions. And again, people don't take the time to analyze, which is what really tends to drive people nuts after a while, because by not taking the time to slow down and be a little bit more mindful, they just become afraid or whatever. I'm actually writing a book called Live like a guide dog lessons I learned from a guide dogs in my life, by I forget the exact wording of the, the, the subtitle. But the whole point is that we're basing it around lessons I've learned from working with a guide dogs about how to control fear. And the reality is that we don't need to be as I would put it, blinded by fear, we can learn if we practice mindfulness, like you talked about. And if we really work at it, we can learn not to just go off the deep end, just because something unexpected happens like an airplane crashes into a building that we're in, or any number of other things that we can learn to let that fear be a strong motivator and a guide and an incentive to us. **Haley Cooper ** 47:16 Yeah, I'll be interested to read that book. Because I think fear is a huge thing in the nonprofit sector. I mean, especially as case managers or social workers, like if you're not on call, if you're not, you're working with the hardest issues, you're seeing the hardest issues, you're seeing people living on the street, you're seeing women being abused, you're seeing children being abused. And so if you're not working, like you're afraid that something bad is gonna happen. And so you have to you're in that flight and fight mode all the time. Because you're still focused on that fear, which is a valid fear, obviously, which is **Michael Hingson ** 47:54 a valid fear, but you can't be valid, but you have to get beyond it and not let it be the only thing that that drives you rather than being more strategic. **Haley Cooper ** 48:04 Yeah, definitely. **Michael Hingson ** 48:07 Now, my cat says she's abused all the time. So I, you know, I'm not sensitive to fear. But no, it's, but I hear what you're saying. And you're absolutely right. And people who are very committed to the the, the things that they do in the nonprofit world are, are very committed, because they, they appreciate it, they understand it, and they want to be successful and can't argue with that. **Haley Cooper ** 48:34 Yeah, and you think when, you know, part of this process, we go through different stages, and one of them is about fear. So, you know, we asked, like, how do you feel in your body emotions are stored in your body? And then, you know, I walked through this process with a family member because they were experiencing deep burnout. And I was like, What's your fear? Like, what are you fear about yourself about the organization, about the relationship, and it was that they were going to let that person down, or the organization was going to run out of money. And once we were able to really understand where that fear was from and the emotion surrounding that, because this person was stuck, like they were not able to move forward. And there was a clear path ahead. But they couldn't get to that because they were stuck in that fear. Just by naming it and understanding how they thought that fear impacted their relationships and themselves. They were able to make a decision. And that decision was to leave the organization. But it just helped them see that bigger picture and be able to be like, Oh, this makes sense. This is valid. But there's also another way. **Michael Hingson ** 49:44 We always think we have to be in control of everything. And the reality is there is so much that we don't directly have control over and one of the lessons that I talked about, and I'm sure you've heard it on another podcast where we've talked about it is don't worry about the things that you can't control focus Something that you can, because if you worry about everything else, you're just going to drive yourself crazy. **Haley Cooper ** 50:06 Yes, I'm a recovering control freak. So that that applies to be. **Michael Hingson ** 50:11 Well, we all have some of that, you know, and it is hard to let go. But it's important to learn to to let go. Now, you said your oldest son is adopted. Tell me about that. That must have been quite a challenge to go through. **Haley Cooper ** 50:26 Yeah, so you know, prior to 2019, my husband, I've been married for nine years now, I think eight and a half. I should, I should do the math. And either the first at least five years, we were like, we don't well, specifically me, I was like, I don't want kids, let's just live our life. But you know, working in shelters, and just seeing the heartbreak. Really. And then, you know, having a kid when I was in Malawi, he was 12. And I was 24 at the time was like, I'm going home with you, you're gonna adopt me. You know, I think, you know, if you are a believer, this is kind of God's call for me. He saved my life by going to Malawi, and then he really helped cultivate my heart for having children. And in 2018, I remember I was sitting in a shelter. And I heard a mom who, you know, had some mental health issues, say her five year old was too broken to be loved. And I was a fundraiser. So I wasn't really involved in the process. But I remember just breaking down and being so sad for that five year old and beat every single child, and I mean parent to deserves to be loved. And I went home, and you know, foster care. And adoption has been a story in my husband's side of the family. He has two adopted brothers. And I went home to him. And I was like, hey, guess what we're doing? We're gonna be some foster parents. And he was like, that just came out of left field. What like, Who are you is, are you my wife. And I, he was like, if you do the homework, I will go on this journey with you. So we decided to go through the county. And it took us about nine months, six to nine months to do all the training, you have to do a number of trainings. And, you know, he's broke my heart when you saw the, the movies or the show, like they had a number of videos of children who were like, Yeah, we were fostered. But every time the parents went on vacation, they would leave us home. We weren't allowed to go with them. And you know, as this process, we wanted to really take in a child and love them and give them the experiences that they deserved. And we became certified in March of 2020. When everything shut down, we literally got the notice like two days before everything shut down. And our social worker was like, there's no kids in the system. And whether that's because they were all fostered out. There's about 3000 children at any given day in the foster care system in Orange County. So or they weren't being identified because they weren't in school or after school activities. And that's where a lot of kids get identified. So we were just kind of sitting with a certification at home, trying to figure out what to do, and praying about it. And because you wanted a baby, and I get a call about a month later from my uncle, who was like, hey, a family member had her child taken away. And and he had seen that I had posted it on Facebook that I was a foster care parent. And so about in May of 2020, may 21 2020 is when we met our son, I will never forget it. He was so happy. We had to meet him in mass until we gotten to the car. We couldn't kiss him like in front of the social workers. We had to drive down to San Diego. And we picked him up and he's been in our family ever since. So we officially adopted him on my birthday two years ago. So I got engaged on my birthday and adopted a child on my birthday. No, I tell my husband adoption was a better gift. But don't tell him that. Wow, tough crowd. You're kidding. I'm just kidding. But they're wonderful guests. **Michael Hingson ** 54:08 Where is he anyway? Go ahead. **Haley Cooper ** 54:10 He's listening. He's rolling in the other room. And so yeah, I was so happy that we were able to and it was funny because we hadn't gotten any calls. And the day that I got him that next week, the next five days, I got a call each day saying hey, we have because we are emergency parents too. So we were we said like if there's someone who's just bored, we will take them out of the hospital like fresh baby. And you know, the challenge is that is you don't know what's going on. You don't know if they were on drugs, whatever. I literally got a call every single day that week, asking if we would take like a sibling pair or because we always said we would take somebody in Paris to so I had to put our foster care on pause because now I have three kids and it's funny last week actually got a call from our new social worker and I was like I'm not ready to open that door yet. I don't think it's closed. I think we probably will in the future. But yeah, it was. It's a really beautiful journey. And I'm so glad that he entered our life first and really feels like he's, I mean, he's my son. He's only called me mom. And every time I pick him up from school, and he runs with a big smile, saying, Mommy, I just don't take it for granted. And I'm just so grateful that I have the privilege of being his mom. But **Michael Hingson ** 55:24 the real burning question is, what about that now? 24 year old from Malawi? Is he going to come and knock at your door and say, hi, mom. **Haley Cooper ** 55:33 I don't know. His name is frm. And he was our first client in Malawi. And he was he was 16 Or no, how old was he? I think he was 12. But he had the body of like an eight year old, because he's so malnourished. Yeah. And he walked into her office, and he pointed me out. And he said, and then we followed up with him a couple months later, and he was happy and healthy. And yeah, I always remember that him telling me he wanted me to adopt him. And I was like, I'm just a child myself. **Michael Hingson ** 56:07 Do you ever hear from him seriously? Or any more I hear about **Haley Cooper ** 56:10 him? No, I haven't. But I **Michael Hingson ** 56:14 bet he'll never forget you. Because of all the things that you did. I've had as a as a student teacher, I've had students who I taught, and years later, and I never recognized her voice. It's changed so much. But they come up and say, Hey, Mr. Ensign, do you remember me, and this is a deep voice guy, you know when it is cool, but it's always nice to know that you make a difference. But you're not making the difference just to satisfy your own ego, you're doing it because you want to, to do good things. And it's always neat when you when you get to see the benefits of all that. **Haley Cooper ** 56:53 Well, and I think honestly, my life was changed more than maybe i i changed other people's lives unintentionally. So I think other people impacted me just as much. **Michael Hingson ** 57:05 Yeah, well, and that says it should be you, you get the chance to have other kinds of experiences and so on. And that's how we learn. **Haley Cooper ** 57:16 Yes, I definitely agree with that. **Michael Hingson ** 57:20 So what kind of advice would you give to young, aspiring fundraisers today that want to make a difference and are starting out just thinking they're gonna conquer the world? **Haley Cooper ** 57:31 I love this question. And I get asked it all the time **Michael Hingson ** 57:33  I bet you do. **Haley Cooper ** 57:37 Build a network and get a mentor. So I would say mentorship. First, when I first got into fundraising AFP, at least our local chapter offers a mentorship program. So I joined I mean, I'm one of those people if I joined something, I go all in. So I joined AFP. And I did their mentorship program, and out of that place, and now an organization that I'm a Board Chair of I just over the years, I've been able to build a network. So those relationships have helped me find clients now. But also, they're just people that help you navigate the ups and downs and help you brainstorm ideas. So mentorship, or coaching in a network of people that you can rely on. One **Michael Hingson ** 58:19 of the things that I have always done, and I always encourage people to do especially, but not only when they're starting out a new job, but even on the job is picture yourself as a student first, especially when you're starting out. You can be a student for a year. And you can, as you pointed out earlier, ask lots of questions. And people mostly love to relate to people, where they're asked questions, and they can convey knowledge, and help guide people, people love to do that. But I think that playing if you will, the student card for your first year on a new job is a reasonable thing to do. But I also think that even the most experienced person, other people are going to come along with experiences and different perspectives that are just as relevant and may show you something that you didn't even think of. And so we should always be interested in learning and never think that we know it all. **Haley Cooper ** 59:23 Anything sometimes you know, when you're like focusing on something so hard, like you need that outside perspective to take you out of the bubble and help you give that new perspective. And honestly, if you ask questions to people, like you said, people are like, I have people who don't, they're busy. They don't need to meet with me, but they do and I think that's the important part is if you're going to take time with either a mentor or a network of people. I mean obviously relationships are first and you want to make it authentic, but make it intentional. Like if you have quiet come with questions to your mentor come with goals that you Want to work on make it intentional. So it's a beneficial time for both you and the mentor. **Michael Hingson ** 1:00:06 And that's the real operative part about it. It's for both of you. And make no mistake, your mentor will be learning along the way as well. If they're any good at all. Yeah, I **Haley Cooper ** 1:00:19 would agree with that. **Michael Hingson ** 1:00:21 I love to try to make people laugh. I know when I go through airports, I always try to make the TSA people laugh, because they have such a thankless job. But even today, on the phone, I had to call someone, and then ask a question. And when they when they answered, they, of course, didn't know me. They didn't know who I was. But the first thing they said is, so how can I help you? And I said, Well, I'm looking for a million dollars, can you just shoot that right out? And that was the whole point is that they laughed. And you know, we kind of went from there. And I really think that we need to respect people more. People always ask me how much I will charge to, to give a speech. And I don't want to abuse anyone too much. But I always love to tell people. Well, in 2016, Hillary Clinton got $250,000 for speaking to Goldman Sachs. And I think I'm worth as least as much as she is. Nobody's taking me seriously with that. Yeah, nobody said no problem. We can give you that. Very disappointing, you know? **Haley Cooper ** 1:01:23 Yeah, yeah, definitely. Humor is an important part and treat treating people with respect. I always, you know, my big thing is like, if you're a minute grocery store, and it's taking a long time, you go to the cashier, you're next and they always apologize. And I'm like, hey, it's fine. Like, not I tried to go with Yeah, Grace, instead of being like, I've been waiting here for 10 minutes, you can just figure it out. Because you know, they're getting that all day by other people's have that one kind interaction? You never know what that'll do for their day? No. **Michael Hingson ** 1:01:57 And it doesn't, and you don't need to know, sometimes you will find out and and always will be a positive thing. But you don't need to know, it's still important to do it. **Haley Cooper ** 1:02:07 Definitely, yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 1:02:09 Well tell me if people want to reach out to you and learn more about what you do. Maybe explore using your services and so on. How do they do that? **Haley Cooper ** 1:02:18 So I'm pretty active on LinkedIn. It's Haley Cooper CFRE. And Haley is spelled H a l e y. And then Cooper's C o o p e r, that's my very name. And also the savvy fundraiser.com. My business is the savvy fundraiser. So mostly on LinkedIn is probably where I hang out. And you can always connect with me DM me, and I would love to chat. Well, **Michael Hingson ** 1:02:45 that is how we connected and I'm so glad that we did. I really appreciate you coming on and being with this and spending an hour chatting about all this, we'll have to do more of it. When are you going to write a book about fundraising and all the things that you do? **Haley Cooper ** 1:03:00 You know, maybe in a couple years when my kids are older, but someone did tell me that that is on my growth trajectory is to write a book. So are you going to? **Michael Hingson ** 1:03:10 Well, I believe everyone has stories to tell. And even if you need help writing it, it's worth doing. So I hope that that you will do it. That'll be fun that you'll have to come back and tell us all about it. **Haley Cooper ** 1:03:25 That sounds great. **Michael Hingson ** 1:03:26 And we'll let you know when live like a guide dog comes out. **Haley Cooper ** 1:03:30 Well, thank you so much, Michael, you've been such a gift to me, and I've really enjoyed talking to you. **Michael Hingson ** 1:03:36 Well, let's stay in touch. And I hope that all of you listening out there will stay in touch as well. We really appreciate you listening. Hayley and I both do. We'd love to hear from you. You know how to reach her and you can reach me as well. You can email me Michaelhi at accesibe A C C E S S I B E.com. Or go to www dot Michael hingson.com/podcast. And hingson is h i n g s o n. Love to hear your thoughts love to hear what you thought about our episode today. Hopefully it was positive and that you learned something and took something away from it. 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On this episode of Fuel For Life, I interview my good friend and fellow church planter Aleksei Kharlamov. Aleksei immigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area eight years ago from Moscow, Russia. Aleksei and his wife Lera are planting a new church, Spring Church, in Moraga, CA, in the East Bay Area of Northern California. In this incredible interview, Aleksei tells the story of his life leading up to planting Spring Church. Aleksei, with passion, clarity, and, at times, tears, shares the story of his radical salvation, as he surrendered his life to Jesus. He recalls what it was like to grow up and be a pastor's kid, candidly shares about his parents divorce and what it was like to grow up in a church, including meeting his wife. Aleksei also shares, with incredible transparency, how God called him and his wife to move to the Bay Area from Moscow, Russia, how he almost lost his entire family, and how God radically saved him. As I interviewed Aleksei, I could not help shedding tears, as his full testimony is dripping with the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. This interview speaks powerfully to the radical nature of God's grace. Our Lord is indeed the great Hound of Heaven.Connect with Aleksei on these following Social Media Platforms:Click here to check out Spring Church. Click here to follow Aleksei on Instagram. Click here to check out the production company Aleksei founded.  Connect with Bogdan on these following Social Media Platforms:Click here to check out Bogdan's Youtube Channel.Click here to follow Bogdan on Instagram.Click here to find out more about Forward Church in Irvine. 

Cancer impacts so many lives. Look to the left, right, ahead or behind you and you are likely to see someone whose life has been touched in one way or another by the C-word. And, it sucks!On this very special episode that touches so close to home for the Big Conversations, Little Bar family, Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome a champion of the battle to help survivors. Shay Moraga is the founder of Shay's Warriors. In 2016, she heard the words “you've got Cancer.” There were a lot more words with that diagnosis. And, they were scary. Hear about her amazing journey from being told the odds of survival from her disease (Triple Negative Breast Cancer) were very low to eventually learning she had no detectable cancer. Throughout her illness, Shay had no problem finding medical and emotional support. Then there was a sudden recognition that post-cure was an entirely different thing. Dealing with everything from the dark thoughts to the physical challenges motivated this Coachella Valley hero to create Shay's Warriors.Simultaneous to telling this important story, co-host Randy Florence has been tackling his second bout of Prostate Cancer. How did this happen with no prostate? What have the challenges been and how to deal with them? That brought Randy and Shay together and on this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, you will learn an abundance about persevering through some of life's toughest challenges and hopefully ending the day with a good result. And, gentlemen, you are reminded to get your PSA checked.It's an impactful occasion at the corner booth in the Center of the Coachella Valley Universe – Skip Paige's Little Bar.

Dr. Steven Bartis, joins Dean's Chat Host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, for a discussion on work/life balance as a podiatric physician practicing with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bartis , a second-generation podiatrist, pursues his passion for triathlons, ultramarathons, biking, swimming, and traveling around the world. He has competed in the Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, and the Western States 100 in California.  Dr. Bartis also completed the Iditasport 75-mile survival race in February of 1996 in Alaska, with your host, Dr. Jensen. They snowshoed and ran together in blizzard conditions but finished! As a Dean, Dr. Jensen is often asked about work/life balance by his students and prospective students and Dr. Bartis is a prime example of how one can find that balance family life, podiatric medicine and pursue excellence in multiple other areas of life!  Join Dr. Jensen and Dr. Bartis for an engaging discussion on achieving work-life balance in the medical field. Dr. Bartis graduated from the California college of Podiatric Medicine in 1991 and completed his surgical residency training at Stanford University Medical Center. He is board-certified podiatrist by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.  Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Bartis prioritizes his family and hobbies and enjoys the rewards of his hard work. This serves as an inspiring example for current and prospective students, demonstrating that it is indeed possible to have a fulfilling career in podiatric medicine while maintaining a harmonious personal life! In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen interviews Dr. Stephen Bartis, a second-generation podiatrist from Moraga, California. Dr. Bartis shares his experiences in balancing a successful career in podiatric medicine with his passion for athletic endeavors, such as running the Western States 100 Run and completing an Ironman Triathlon. They discuss Dr. Bartis' background, training, and practice with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Tune in to hear about the work-life balance that podiatric medicine can provide. Dr. Stephen Bartis, a second-generation podiatrist and our guest, serves as a prime example of successfully balancing a career in podiatric medicine with a passion for athletic pursuits. Throughout his career, Dr. Bartis has actively participated in a wide range of athletic activities, including completing the Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, running the Western States 100 Run in California, surviving adventure races in Alaska, biking double centuries, and competing in open water swim competitions. Despite his demanding schedule, Dr. Bartis has managed to pursue his athletic interests while maintaining a thriving career in podiatric medicine. In this episode, Dr. Bartis shares his experiences and highlights the impact he has had on his patients' athletic goals. Many of his patients have expressed gratitude for his assistance in achieving milestones such as running marathons and completing challenging hikes.  Dr. Bartis describes the Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii as the "holy grail" of triathlons, consisting of a grueling 2.4-mile open water swim, followed by a 112-mile bike ride, and concluding with a full marathon of 26.2 miles. Dr. Bartis explains that he prepared for this monumental race by gradually increasing his fitness level through shorter races, such as 10k runs, half marathons, and full marathons. He also incorporated "brick workouts," which involved combining long bike rides with running sessions. It took him a decade to qualify for the Ironman Triathlon and approximately five years to reach the required level of fitness. Additionally, Dr. Bartis shares his participation in other athletic challenges, including the Western States 100 Run, adventure races, and open water swim competitions. Beyond his professional and athletic endeavors, Dr. Bartis has also been actively involved in scouting and outdoor activities. This involvement has allowed him to explore the great outdoors and embark on backpacking adventures around the world. With two boys who have achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scouts, Dr. Bartis himself has taken on the role of Assistant Scoutmaster. Through scouting, he has had the opportunity to travel to various captivating locations, including Alaska, Canada, Montana, and Germany. Dr. Bartis relishes the experience of backpacking in remote areas, even in places where access to medical assistance may be limited. Despite the potential risks, his love for the outdoors has led to countless remarkable experiences and the exploration of diverse corners of the globe.   https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine?  Become a Podiatric Physician

Robin devotes the main body of the podcast to a conversation with the founders of Las Maestras Center for Xicana[x] Indigenous Thought, Art and Social Praxis—writer Cherríe Moraga and painter Celia Herrera Rodríguez.

Roxi Power talks with Brenda Hillman, winner this month of the Northern California Book Reviewers' Fred Cody Award  for Lifetime Achievement, about her 11th book of poetry with Wesleyan University Press, In a Few Minutes Before Later.   We discuss her new trans-genre tetralogy about time: how to find calm during the Anthropocene by being in time in multiple ways: sinking into the micro-minutes; performing micro-activism; and celebrating the microbiome. We explore her influences–from Blake to Bergson, Clare to Baudelaire, as well as the less celebrated moss, owls, and wood rats that appear frequently in her eco-poetry.  Alive with humor, witness, creative design and punctuation–what Forrest Gander calls “typographical expressionism”--Hillman's poetry teaches us how to abide in crisis from Covid to California fires, living in paradox as a way to transcend despair. Brenda Hillman shares the Fred Cody Lifetime Achievement Award with with Isabel Allende, Daniel Ellsberg, Michael Pollan, Ishmael Reed, Gary Snyder, Robert Duncan, Alice Walker and others. Winner of the William Carlos Williams Prize, the Los Angeles Times Book Award, the International Griffin Poetry Prize (for Seasonal Works with Letters on Fire, 2013), the Northern California Book Award (for Extra Hidden Life, among the Days, 2018) and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Academy of American Poets, Brenda Hillman was born in Tucson, Arizona and has been an active part of the Bay Area literary community since 1975.   She has edited an edition of Emily Dickinson's poems for Shambhala Press, and co-edited and co-translated several books.  She is director of the Poetry Program at the Community of Writers in Olympic Valley and is on the regular poetry staff ad Napa Valley Writers Conference. Hillman just retired from teaching in the MFA Program at St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA.  She has worked as an activist for social and environmental justice. She is a mother, grandmother, and is married to poet, Robert Hass.  Photograph by Robert Hass.

Individualism: The idea that each person possesses a distinctive and autonomous self that is able to develop within society.    In this episode, artist Christina Quarles and Xicana writer Cherríe Moraga navigate the conundrum of individual identity, revealing the profound intersections and deviations that shape our understanding of who we are. Image Credit: Christina Quarles, (And Tell Me Today's Not Today) (detail), 2023 © Christina Quarles. Courtesy the artist, Hauser & Wirth, and Pilar Corrias, London. Photo: Fredrik Nilsen

Boy do I have an episode for you. I got my life together and organized + added things to my Amazon storefront. I went to Trader Joe's and found the best fall breakfast EVER. I went to Ed Sheeran and that was a journey. The songs I'm obsessed with, the new show we are watching, the new company that is getting ready to launch that you need to look out for AND MORE!

Saint Mary's Randy Bennett has been the head coach of the Gaels for over 20 years... How has he built what he has up in Moraga, California?! Can he lead them to a third NCAA Tournament in a row for the first time in school history? Is the door open in the WCC to win the conference outright? Gonzaga vulnerable? The Saint Mary/Gonzaga dynamic. How they've cracked the scheduling code. When did he start thinking about implementing an international pipeline? His unique coaching tree. Thoughts on his team this season... one that returns 70% of their scoring from last year. Why there is no skipping steps. And why he's doubling down on development. Plus, a full WCC offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season!