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2 episodes with mothers against drunk driving madd
2 episodes with mothers against drunk driving madd
2 episodes with mothers against drunk driving madd
2 episodes with mothers against drunk driving madd
This conversation delves into the pressing issue of school violence and gun safety, particularly from the perspective of parents. Nina shares her emotional journey as a mother concerned about her child's safety in school, while Rep. Deb Andraca discusses her personal experiences and legislative efforts aimed at reducing gun violence. They explore the importance of responsible gun ownership, the need for preventive measures, and the role of community engagement in advocating for safer schools. The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding statistics, recognizing warning signs, and promoting a culture of gun safety to protect children and communities. 00:00: The Impact of School Violence on Families 02:01: Personal Experiences with School Safety 04:43: Gun Ownership and Responsibility 06:13: Statistics on School Violence and Gun Safety 09:14: Identifying Warning Signs for Prevention 12:09: The Need for Legislative Change 15:34: Resources for Moms to Get Involved 18:15: Promoting Gun Safety in Homes 21:21: Advocating for School Safety Policies 26:14: The Importance of Community Engagement Rep. Deb Andraca is honored to serve as the representative for Wisconsin's 23rd Assembly District, a role they have proudly held since making history in 2020. In the Wisconsin State Assembly, Deb serves on several key committees, including the Joint Committee on Finance, Education, and Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation. Their dedication and leadership have earned them numerous accolades, such as the Legislator of the Year Award from both the American College of Physicians Wisconsin Chapter and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), as well as the Champion of Commerce Award from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association Chamber of Commerce. They have also been recognized as a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters and received the Building Wisconsin Award from the Associate Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin. Professionally, Deb brings a wealth of experience in education, communications, and policy. They have served as a substitute teacher and a former summer school math teacher at Bruce Guadalupe Community School, as well as a substitute teacher in the Whitefish Bay School District. Their background also includes work as a communications director and lobbyist at the Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest, vice president at FleishmanHillard International Communications, and executive assistant at the Solar Energy Industries Association. Episode Sponsor: Visit activeskinrepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and to get 20% off your order, use code: MAMAKNOWS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this powerful and emotional episode, we hear the incredible story of Dayna, whose life was forever changed after surviving a tragic train vs. car accident caused by drunk driving. While she lost two friends that day, she fought for survival, emerging from the wreck with life-altering injuries that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Her journey to recovery took her through multiple rehab facilities, where she had to relearn how to navigate a world that was now vastly different from the one she once knew. Despite the hardships, she found strength, resilience, and an unshakable positive outlook on life. Along the way, she met the love of her life, her now-husband, who loved and accepted her just as she was. Join us as we explore her story of survival, healing, and finding joy despite the odds.Follow us on IG for more:https://www.instagram.com/spillinitpodcast?igsh=MThjdDd6Nzc2cXNnOQ==https://www.instagram.com/thecortreport?igsh=aHp3eHVzMzNpbjBwhttps://www.instagram.com/grayed_early?igsh=MWRwZ2VodzRmaHZuNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrHave an inspiring story you would like to share? Fill out this Questionnaire and we will be in touch. If this story moved you, please take a moment to share it. Someone out there needs to hear this message—whether it's a reminder to make safer choices or a source of strength for those affected. Spreading awareness can save lives. Share this episode with a friend, post it on social media, or tag us to keep the conversation going. Every share makes a difference✅ Make a pledge – Never drive under the influence and speak up if someone else tries to.✅ Share this episode – Help spread awareness so others understand the real impact of impaired driving.✅ Support victims & advocacy groups – Consider donating to organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) or the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to assist survivors.✅ Be the change – Volunteer, attend a Victim Impact Panel, or advocate for stronger DUI laws in your community.
Visit https://madd.org/ to learn more and get involved.In this episode, we are joined by Stacey Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), to discuss the ongoing fight to end impaired driving. With over 13,000 lives lost each year due to drunk driving, this issue remains a national crisis and one that is deeply personal for our family.Stacey shares her journey from leading major organizations like United Way and March of Dimes to taking the helm at MADD, her mission to revitalize awareness, and the challenges we still face in preventing impaired driving. We also discuss why drunk driving fatalities are still rising despite the availability of rideshare services, the role of policy advocacy and new technology in preventing crashes, MADD's efforts to change the conversation through partnerships with sports and industry leaders, and how each of us can take action to make our roads safer.This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who wants to be part of the solution. Visit https://madd.org/ to learn more and get involved.Check out My Free Newsletter: pages.doctorhoeflinger.comEach week, I simplify the world of health, medicine, and fitness using my 25 years of experience as a board-certified neurosurgeon. Tune in every week for new episodes of The Hoeflinger Podcast with Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger.All Dr. Hoeflinger's linksClick here for all links for Dr. HoeflingerKevin Hoeflinger's linksClick here for all links for Kevin HoeflingerContact Us brian.hoeflinger1@gmail.comThank you all for watching and listening to our content and we hope you continue to follow along on our journey!
This week on The Heart of Giving Podcast, I had an illuminating conversation with Stacey Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). She shared powerful insights about MADD's impact and evolving mission. Key Themes from Stacey's Interview: - Despite a 50% decline in impaired driving fatalities since MADD's founding, recent years have seen a concerning 33% increase during 2019-2022 - Two-thirds of impaired driving fatalities involve drivers with blood alcohol levels nearly twice the legal limit (0.15 or higher) - Game-changing technology is on the horizon: new legislation mandates anti-drunk driving sensors in all new vehicles, potentially saving 10,000 lives annually Notable Quotes: ''The world needs a lot of good... I've enjoyed the idea of being able to do good in lots of different ways.'' ''We have to do what is in the best interest of public safety.'' ''If we have a solution that we know exists that can save 10,000 lives a year... the question is why would we not do that?''
The thought of your teen making a life-altering mistake because of alcohol is terrifying. We know that underage drinking can lead to devastating consequences, from impaired driving accidents to the dangerous combination of alcohol with other drugs. But here's the thing—these tragedies are entirely preventable. To help us navigate this tough topic, I'm joined by Stacey D. Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Stacey is going to share how we, as parents, can address this fear, take action, and keep our teens safe from the dangers of drinking. Key Takeaways ➡️ Underage drinking and impaired driving are still major issues with devastating consequences. ➡️ Parents play a crucial role in preventing underage drinking and impaired driving by having open and ongoing conversations with their children. ➡️ Providing information and resources to children helps them make informed decisions and understand the dangers of alcohol and substance use. ➡️ Parents should model responsible behavior and seek help if their child is struggling with substance use. Meet Today's Guest: Stacey D. Stewart Stacey D. Stewart is the CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). For more than 25 years, Stacey has served in purpose-driven roles including President and CEO of the Fannie Mae Foundation, U.S. President and Executive Vice President for Community Impact Leadership and Learning at United Way Worldwide (UWW), and most recently the President and CEO of March of Dimes. Stewart is a graduate of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan where she earned an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Georgetown University and holds numerous honorary degrees. She has been a director on more than 40 non-profit boards, nationally, and in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. Stewart also serves on the boards of Hologic, Inc., a medical technology company focused on women's health and PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, a residential real estate investment trust. Stacey is a mother to two college-age daughters and resides in Bethesda, MD with her husband. Connect with Stacey Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | YouTube | TikTok Meet Your Host: Dr. Cam Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, a.k.a. "The Teen Translator," gets it! As an Adolescent Psychologist & parent of a teen, she knows the struggles of navigating those tough years firsthand. As a private practitioner, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author, she offers hope and practical strategies to help parents unlock their teen's confidence & resilience, build deeper, stronger connections with them, and foster a positive home environment. Listen to her podcast, "Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam," and follow her in Instagram @drcamcaswell for actionable advice. Connect with Dr. Cam Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT Track With Your Teen? MADD's digital Power of Parents handbook Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes. Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen. #ParentingTeens #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator #TeenSafety #UnderageDrinkingPrevention #MADD #TalkAboutAlcohol #ParentingSupport
A man facing charges in Sunday's drunk driving crash that killed two people and injured nine others at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday afternoon.There are questions surrounding his DWI record. During yesterday's news conference outlining the charges, Hennepin County Attorney Moriarty said it was “hugely problematic” that Steven Bailey still had a driver's license. Bailey had an ignition interlock installed in his car for several years after convictions for drunk driving.The Minnesota Department of Health estimates one in seven Minnesotans has at least one DWI. The national group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) argues ignition locks and other technology preventing an intoxicated driver from operating their car could help reduce drunken driving deaths. For more on these steps, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Lauren Johnson, marketing and community engagement manager for MADD's Upper Midwest Region.
Stacey Stewart, the CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), talks with me about the impact that our parenting style has on saving lives by the way we approach prevention of drinking and driving. MADD has created a free, evidence-based, resource to help parents apply the best approach – download it here: Power of Parents Handbookhttps://online.flippingbook.com/view/320259548/MADD's Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/maddnational/MADD https://www.tiktok.com/@maddnational https://x.com/MADDNational https://www.linkedin.com/company/mothers-against-drunk-driving You can find Stacey on social media here:https://www.instagram.com/staceydstewart/ X: @StaceyDStewhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-d-stewart-mba-9b5472 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Someone is killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 79 seconds. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) works every day to see a world where there are no more victims of drunk/drugged driving. In this episode, MADD Nebraska Executive Director Sara Draper sat down with Sheriff Terry Wagner, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin, and Captain John Vik to discuss MADD's mission, services, and how they interact with LSO to combat drunk and drugged driving in Lancaster County.
CFO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) talks achievement and passion. Special Guest: Amber Kinney.
Today's guest Stacey D. Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) joins host Tommi A. Vincent on Radio Row during Super Bowl LVIII to discuss purpose driven leadership, her parents role in shaping her leadership, tapping into the sense of who you are as a leader, persevering through challenges, girl's having access to compete in sports at the highest level, and more. Stacey is intentional about living a life of service to others. A few of Stacey D. Stewart's highlights: •Purpose-driven leader: •Former President & CEO of Fannie Mae Foundation •Former President of United Way •Former President & CEO of March of Dimes •Committed to working in the non-profit sector – has held director roles on 40 non-profit boards •Focus on girls and sports “SportsMom” private family foundation Host: Tommi A. Vincent Guests: Stacey D. Stewart, CEO MADD Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Motion Hue Productions Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie #upongameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's guest Stacey D. Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) joins host Tommi A. Vincent on Radio Row during Super Bowl LVIII to discuss purpose driven leadership, her parents role in shaping her leadership, tapping into the sense of who you are as a leader, persevering through challenges, girl's having access to compete in sports at the highest level, and more. Stacey is intentional about living a life of service to others. A few of Stacey D. Stewart's highlights: •Purpose-driven leader: •Former President & CEO of Fannie Mae Foundation •Former President of United Way •Former President & CEO of March of Dimes •Committed to working in the non-profit sector – has held director roles on 40 non-profit boards •Focus on girls and sports “SportsMom” private family foundation Host: Tommi A. Vincent Guests: Stacey D. Stewart, CEO MADD Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Motion Hue Productions Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie #upongameSupport the show: https://www.upongame.network/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment
December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month. The holidays are a joyful time for family and friends to celebrate, however they can pose challenges for some. Then for those who have lost family through impaired driving they can be excruciating., In this episode, we talk about substance use in and around all of this and explore ways to traverse the holidays safely. Rhonda Campbell, a Senior Victim-Services Specialist with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), joins us to frame what “victim impact” means and the importance of parent voice when it comes to impaired driving and keeping families safe so all can remain joyful. This podcast is brought to you by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The views expressed here are not necessarily those of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For questions or comments about this podcast, please contact WhatParentsAreSaying@gmail.com.
The United States has seen a dramatic increase in the number of syphilis cases among newborn babies, according to a recent report from the Center for Disease Control. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can be passed from moms to babies in utero. Last year, more than 3,700 babies tested positive for the disease, a 30% increase in a single year and a tenfold increase in the past 10 years. According to the CDC, the situation is “dire.” To reverse the trends, the report proposed, “[a]ddressing missed opportunities for prevention, primarily timely testing and appropriate treatment of syphilis during pregnancy.” Likewise, a Houston-area doctor quoted in an NBC News article about the report said, “It is unbelievable how this could all be prevented if we just had patients get in for screening and treatment.” During the AIDS crisis of the 80s and 90s, some acted as if the HIV virus could infect anyone at any moment, as if how it spread was a total mystery. This mentality is even more common today, especially among drug companies promoting medication to treat HIV. The recent biopic Bohemian Rapsody takes a similar approach to the story of Freddie Mercury, lead singer of the rock band Queen. Mercury hid the fact that he had AIDS from all but his closest confidants until the days before his death, despite continuing to have multiple sexual partners and possibly playing an outsized role in the AIDS epidemic. The movie, however, depicts Mercury as a hero of self-expression and a victim of horrible illness. His promiscuity is never morally evaluated and barely mentioned. It's considered immoral, in this cultural moment, to limit anyone's self-expression. The diseases and dangers linked to irresponsible sexual expression are disconnected from the behaviors. Instead, they're often treated as evidence of injustice, as if the moral duty of medicine is to free sexual self-expression from any consequences. In this framing, risky sexual behavior is inevitable. Not only is it immoral to suggest that people stop doing those things that spread HIV and infect babies with syphilis, but to do so would be to suggest the impossible. This pessimistic, deterministic view of humanity is demonstrably false. We often say politics is downstream from culture. The state has significant power to influence behavior. For example, in 1984, only 14% of Americans wore seat belts. I'm likely not the only one who remembers bouncing around unrestrained in the back of the family station wagon on long road trips. Just three years later, after 30 states enacted seat belt laws, that percentage tripled to 42%. Last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 90% of Americans faithfully buckled up while on the roads. A similar phenomenon happened with drunk driving. Four years after the founding of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Congress raised the legal drinking age to 21. MADD then launched an effort to replace the word “accident” with the word “crash” in common parlance, predicting that this would reinforce in people's minds that drunk-driving collisions were crimes. These efforts to shift culture worked. Since 1982, the number of drunk-driving deaths in America has fallen by more than half. Despite this success, most government-funded efforts to combat the spread of sexually transmitted infections never mention risky sexual behavior. Creators of proven, effective abstinence education resources testify how oddly difficult it is to even gain access to public schools. Even doctors concerned about the spread of congenital syphilis cannot seem to bring themselves to recommend sexual risk avoidance. At the root of the selective outrage is a warped idea of what it means to be human. A worldview that says humans are fundamentally incapable of practicing sexual abstinence assumes that human beings are mere animals. This is a perfect example of what former President George W. Bush once called the “soft bigotry of low expectations.” God's design for sex is good, and the boundaries He designed with it are also good. Not only is it possible for humans to abstain from acting on all their desires, but it's also best, spiritually and physically, when we are able to delay gratification for some higher ends. When we violate God's created boundaries, we violate the design and put ourselves and others at risk. Sadly, the skyrocketing cases of babies born with congenital syphilis are just the latest example of kids paying the highest price for adults' bad ideas. This Breakpoint was co-authored by Maria Baer. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Every 79 seconds, someone is killed or injured in a drunk or impaired driving crash in the United States. As we near the holiday season, this risk increases to approximately 21 million chances of encountering an accident between November 1 and January 1.Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the foremost non-profit leading the fight to prevent the devastating consequences of impaired driving. The organization has played a crucial role since its inception, reducing crashes by 50% through advocacy efforts, influencing federal policy, leading education initiatives, and providing support services to victims.Ultimately, the power to reduce drunk driving lies not with any organization but with the people who make the decision to drive impaired. So this holiday season, MADD is introducing its new year-end campaign and cause platform, ToGetThere, with the aim of increasing everyone's chances to get home safely.We invited Stacey Stewart, CEO, and Kim Pucci, Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement, to speak to MADD's impact, how you can make a plan to drive safely this holiday season, and how they plan to get “there”— to a world in which impairment puts no lives at risk.Listen for insights on:Rebranding cause initiatives to align with the digital media ageHelping stakeholders understand the true impact of a statisticEngaging multi-stakeholder groupsStaying true to purpose during periods of changeResources + Links:Stacey Stewart's LinkedInKim Pucci's LinkedInSign the ToGetThere PledgeDrunken-Driving Warning Systems Would Be Required for New Cars Under U.S. BillMADD's Power of Parents ProgramMADD's Power of Youth ProgramMADD's Victim Support (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - MADD (01:52) - Meet Stacey Stewart (03:32) - Meet Kim Pucci (04:48) - Initiatives (09:49) - Relevance (12:04) - Effective and Impactful (14:40) - To Get There (19:08) - Core Insights (21:09) - Changing Behaviors (22:27) - Other Trends (24:43) - Leadership (26:10) - Shared Insights (33:08) - Wrap Up
Natalie Rainer has added her voice to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) message. Rainer, 30, was severely injured in 2022 when a drunk driver hit her as she rode her bicycle in eastern Henrico on a Saturday morning. Rainer's riding partner, Jonah Holland, was killed in the crash. "What happened to Jonah and me that morning was unpredictable, random drunken violence, but it was preventable," Rainer said Thursday at MADD's holiday campaign kickoff event. Rainer said she decided to join the cause while she recovered in the hospital. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article LinkSupport the show
Hey hey hey!! On this week's episode, we had a wonderful guest who talked to us about an organization she works for called Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Her name is Aaprara Mills and she is the Program Manager for Victim Services for Mothers Against Drunk Driving for the State of Missouri. She is also getting her DOCTORATE in Business Psychology. She gave us a lot of knowledge about the organization and promoted the Walk they have coming up called Walk like MAAD. The event is on Sunday, October 15 at 9a at Tremayne Shelter at Creve Coeur Park. If you have any questions about the organization, the walk or, anything in general, please reach out to Aaprara at aaprara.mills@madd.org With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we shed light on both and gave you all some statistics. Lastly, we discussed the viral TikTok video made by user QBTHEDON, discussing how children are behind when it comes to education. We gave our take on the video and our experiences when we were kids when it came to education. Don't forget to Subscribe to us on whatever listening app you are using AND follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Black Millennial Mamas
Elmendorf police Chief Marco Peña presents an award Aug. 9 to Elmendorf police Officer Matthew Redd, at the Law Enforcement Recognition Luncheon hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in San Antonio. Redd received MADD's Enforcement Hero Award for his strong commitment to DWI enforcement; he's made 22 arrests for DWI since last October and the conviction rate of his arrests is extremely high. The officer also was recognized by the Elmendorf City Council during their Aug. 17 meeting. City Manager Cody Dailey said the city applauds Officer Redd for his commitment to the safety of the community and congratulates...Article Link
A road trip to a family dinner leaves two people dead and four others injured. Aura De La Cruz Calderon de Tobar, 74, and Yeshua Elijah Cordova Tobar, 5, were riding in the backseat when a white Honda Accord crossed multiple lanes and struck their car head on. Reports say the driver of the Honda Accord was intoxicated at the time. The 30-something unidentified male is reportedly hospitalized in critical conditions. No charges have been filed. Joining Nancy Grace today: Tiffany E. Feder - Family friend, attorney; http://institutedorimmigration.com www.gofundme.com/f/TragicLossofGrandmotherandherGrandson, Instagram: criminaldefense Caryn Stark- Psychologist- Trauma and Crime expert- carynstark.com Twitter: @carnpsych Jason Jensen- Salt Lake City, UT Private Investigator and owner of Jensen Private Investigations Co-founder: "Cold Case Coalition”, JensenPrivateInvestigations.com, Twitter: @JasonJPI, Facebook/Instagram: "Jensen Investigations" Dr. Maneesha Pandey- Chief Forensic Pathologist for the Forensic Pathologists LLC in Ohio, Board certified forensic pathologist, theforensicpathologist.com Patricia Rillera- California State Executive Director for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), www.MADD.org, @MADDNational; @MADDCalifornia #ONEMADDCALIFORNIA; #NOMOREVICTIMS Jen Smith- Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com, Twitter: @jen_e_smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The following is a conversation between Stacey D. Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, seeks to stop drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and strive for stricter impaired driving policy, whether that impairment is caused by alcohol or any other drug. They also serve as a lifeline for thousands of victims and survivors. And here to tell us more about this work and their vision for the future is Stacey D. Stewart, the Chief Executive Officer of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Stacey.
In today's episode, Ruth Markel, the mother of Dan Markel, joins the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to discuss turning grief and pain into advocacy.Ruth's son, Daniel, was a Harvard undergraduate and graduate law school professor who was shot and killed in his driveway in 2014. Ruth is also the author of “The Unveiling: A Mother's Reflection on Murder, Grief and Trial Life.”Candace Lightner is a spokesperson and widely recognized as one of the most influential American citizens of the 21st century. Candace is the founder of the first national anti-drunk driving campaign in the United States and currently manages the “We Save Lives” foundation.In today's episode, we'll be discussing turning mourning, grief, and pain into public movements and a force for good.Make sure to check it out!--Key Takeaways:- Intro (00:00)- Introducing Ruth Markel and Candace Lightner (02:31)- The history of drunk driving in the US (15:30) - Anger can be the fuel for meaningful change (25:38)- How violent deaths impact families of victims (29:25)- "Kick a few pebbles, turn a few stones, and eventually..." (39:10)- Is social media hurting social change? (49:25)- Things to be aware of as an advocate for change (1:05:30)- Episode wrap-up (1:14:50)--Additional Resources:Connect with Ruth Markel: https://ruthmarkel.com/Connect with Candace Lightner: https://www.candacelightner.com/Learn more about Mothers Against Drunk Driving: https://madd.org/Learn more about We Save Lives: https://wesavelives.org/--Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivorpodSurviving the Survivor is a podcast dedicated to incredible stories of survival and the people who share them.Be sure to give us a follow, so you never miss an episode!
In today's episode, Ruth Markel, the mother of Dan Markel, joins the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to discuss turning grief and pain into advocacy.Ruth's son, Daniel, was a Harvard undergraduate and graduate law school professor who was shot and killed in his driveway in 2014. Ruth is also the author of “The Unveiling: A Mother's Reflection on Murder, Grief and Trial Life.”Candace Lightner is a spokesperson and widely recognized as one of the most influential American citizens of the 21st century. Candace is the founder of the first national anti-drunk driving campaign in the United States and currently manages the “We Save Lives” foundation.In today's episode, we'll be discussing turning mourning, grief, and pain into public movements and a force for good.Make sure to check it out!--Key Takeaways:- Intro (00:00)- Introducing Ruth Markel and Candace Lightner (02:31)- The history of drunk driving in the US (15:30) - Anger can be the fuel for meaningful change (25:38)- How violent deaths impact families of victims (29:25)- "Kick a few pebbles, turn a few stones, and eventually..." (39:10)- Is social media hurting social change? (49:25)- Things to be aware of as an advocate for change (1:05:30)- Episode wrap-up (1:14:50)--Additional Resources:Connect with Ruth Markel: https://ruthmarkel.com/Connect with Candace Lightner: https://www.candacelightner.com/Learn more about Mothers Against Drunk Driving: https://madd.org/Learn more about We Save Lives: https://wesavelives.org/--Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivorpodSurviving the Survivor is a podcast dedicated to incredible stories of survival and the people who share them.Be sure to give us a follow, so you never miss an episode!
Candy (Candace) Lightner, founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives is recognized nationally and internationally as the moving force behind reshaping the nation's attitude toward drunk driving (as well as drugged and distracted driving). Recognizing her years of dynamic leadership, the media voted Ms. Lightner as “one of the most influential American citizens of the twentieth century.” People Magazine called her “the Conscience of a Nation” and books have referred to her as the “Mother of Movements.” She founded MADD after her 13-year-old daughter, Cari, was killed by a multiple repeat offending drunk driver. Lightner has been credited with saving more than 400,000 lives. Armed with her anger and passion, she set out to change the system and the prevailing attitude of societal acceptance about the most often committed crime in the country. The mother turned activist not only led the movement that made drunk driving socially unacceptable, she became a leading victim's advocate, teaching victims and survivors how to fight for justice in the courtroom. As MADD's Founding Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board, Lightner masterminded MADD from a small California grass roots organization into an international corporation with 400+ chapters worldwide and an annual budget of more than 12 million dollars. Under her leadership, MADD's membership base grew to more than two million
A sobering and inspiring conversation with the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives.
Editor: Memorial Day is an important reminder of the freedom we have and the bravery and sacrifice of those who have fought to preserve it. The holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer, which is unfortunately one of the most dangerous times of year for drivers on our roads. Anheuser-Busch, Uber, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and Silver Eagle Beverages are proud to be a part of the special moments where we come together, and we remain committed to helping safeguard your Memorial Day traditions to continue for years to come. On May 30, as you recognize those who...Article Link
Born and raised in poverty on a dairy farm in Ontario, Canada, Allan McDougall spent more than twenty years underground as a miner in the mineral-rich Sudbury Basin. Numerous challenges and abuses led him down a self-destructive path into alcohol abuse. In a moment of truth, he pulled himself out of his downward spiral and today his focus is, as he says, "Not to see through people, but to see people through." Drawing from his real-life experiences, Allan is a unique voice among public speakers, one capable of influencing, motivating, educating, and inspiring audiences to take the actions required to change their lives for the better. Allan has authored Breaking Through: Discovering the Riches Within, an insightful account of his triumphant and inspiring story. Allan McDougall is a 50-year retired member of United Steelworkers. His continued mission is serving as Client Relations Coordinator for Provost Umphrey Law Firm. Known for his visionary and strategic leadership, Allan also facilitated Educational Programs for unions on a local, national and international level, implemented and conducted accredited courses for members in the United States and Canada. Allan provides powerfully dynamic strategies, proven to work, into personalized programs. He asserts his own life experiences, energy and influences to capture, educate and inspire audiences to take the necessary actions required to change their lives for the better. He uses those traits as a speaker for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and is a volunteer member on their Victim's Impact Panel. In this episode we cover: * "not seeing through people but seeing people through" * How to travel the longest highway in the world- the 18" inches from your head back to your heart *Allan shares his acronym HOW: Honesty, Open-minded, Willingness * A powerful tool to access your emotional body and much more Contact Allan McDougall @ AllanMcdougallLive.com
Jaime Rich, Program Specialist at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) shares how she works to reduce underage drinking and driving through education and advocacy. Jaime shares some sobering stats about drunk driving that hopefully inspire you to listen in to the conversation, and find a way to get involved: “In 2019, 10,142 people died in drunk driving crashes so that is one person every 51 minutes. Every two minutes a person is injured in a drunk driving crash, and 2 out of 3 people will be involved in a drunk driving crash.” Staggering statistics for a problem that is completely preventable. Prior to her role at MADD, Jaime spent 12 years working on policies to reduce underage substance abuse with the Center for Human Development. Jaimie shares some of the wins in her career, how she stays optimistic, and ways you can get involved in this important issue. The passion from teenagers who are energized to help prevent substance abuse, keeps Jaime motivated and focused on the work, even when progress seems slow and limited. Listen in to hear some of the ways MADD is working on reducing drunk driving and how you can get involved.
Paige and Erin are joined by youth member Amy to talk about underage drinking and driving with Isai Fuentes from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Since 1980 when a mother lost her daughter to a drunk driver MADD has been at the forefront of stopping drunk driving, supporting the victims of this violent crime and preventing underage drinking.FOLLOW UShttps://www.facebook.com/YOUthPositivelySpeakinghttps://www.instagram.com/youth_positively_speaking/YOUth Positively SpeakingPositive YOUth is an initiative focused on building county wide capacity to reduce substance misuse among youth 9-20 years old. In this monthly podcast the team speaks to youth about what is going on in their lives and ways to better help youth.Positive YOUth Podcast STAFFProgram Director - Lesley GabelProgram Coordinator - Erin CohenMulti-media Specialist - Paige Ewing
Some would say we're either currently living in a state of mass hysteria or we're screaming full speed ahead to get there. Mike, John, and Tom discuss who defines mass hysteria and how they define it, definitions changing, nuns spontaneously meowing and then not stopping for months, the meow game, school children in Le Roy New York exhibiting muscle spasms and tics, APA being different than APA, Scientology and other cults, rational behavior being highly subjective, whether groupthink is a type of irrational behavior, the German people and the rise of the Nazi Party, Adolph Hitler writing Mein Kampf for propaganda, irrational behavior and groupthink in the face of accurate conflicting information, vaxxers and anti-vaxxers wanting different results that may be both rational and irrational, social media pulling individuals into a dopamine response feedback loop and how that generates groupthink, flip-flops and boots and changing opinions, politicians following the polls, the populist movement and the rule of the crowd, the wisdom of the crowd, pure democracy can be chaos, the traditional nuclear family is communism in practice, socialism and pure democracy can work in smaller groups, communism and socialism and pure democracy not working at larger scales, the internet being available for the public good, lack of citizen involvement in the legislative process, posting memes on Facebook to get everyone on your side and generate mass hysteria, the Infrastructure Bill requiring new vehicles to monitor, track, and report your location in real-time to the government, cell phone monitoring, boiling frogs, Anthony Bourdain eating iguana, Mothers Against Drunk Driving founder quitting due to mission and scope creep, H1N1 virus affecting more young healthy immune systems than COVID-19, people being scared and wanting the government to tell them what to do, how lockdowns were untested idea of 14 year old child, sometimes Alex Jones is correct, pro-mask/shutdown being emotional response stance and anti-mask/shutdown stance being thinking response stance, adoption of all ideas in a group to be accepted by that group, effects of irrational behaviors and beliefs on freedoms and rights, risk management versus groupthink fear response, dancing in the street nonstop until you die of heart failure because hot blood, is there any real problem with flat earthers or others with irrational beliefs unless they harm others, wrongthink and cancel culture and thoughts being violence, the need for toleration of hate speech, riots and social media, Trump flipping the term fake news back onto Democrats, and how hysteria is subjective.#MassHysteria #APA #Cults #Scientology #Nazi #Communism #Socialism #Democracy #MADD #COVID-19 #H1N1 #Dopamine #FlatEarth #AlexJonesLe Roy, New York Teens, Tics, and Mass Hysteriahttps://www.npr.org/2012/03/10/148372536/the-curious-case-of-teen-tics-in-le-roy-n-yMein Kampfhttps://archive.org/details/AdolfHitlersMeinKampf-CompleteAudioBookMp3https://archive.org/details/meinkampf035176mbpCreeping Mission and Scope of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2002/aug/6/20020806-035702-2222r/https://www.usnews.com/news/newsgram/articles/2013/05/28/madd-founder-dont-lower-the-legal-bac-limitThe 2006 Origins of the Lockdown Ideahttps://www.aier.org/article/the-2006-origins-of-the-lockdown-idea/Mass Hysterias Will Never Go Away (Flat Earthers and Sonic Attacks)https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/market-bubbles-and-sonic-attacks-mass-hysterias-will-never-go-away/ACLU: Freedom of Expressionhttps://www.aclu.org/other/freedom-expression-aclu-position-paperThe Rape of the Mindhttps://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11521295Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ThreeEqualsFive)
Just Law Co-Host Tom Blakely sits down with Mike Beaudet, the Emmy award-winning investigative reporter, to discuss the state of journalism and the media in today's world. Mike brings years of groundbreaking reporting to Boston's most experienced investigative unit, 5 Investigates. As a multimedia investigative journalist, Mike is teamed with reporters Kathy Curran and Karen Anderson in the market leading investigative unit on WCVB NewsCenter 5. Before joining WCVB in 2015, Mike spent nineteen years at WFXT as an investigative reporter and anchor and also worked as an anchor/reporter for WCVB's sister station WMUR. Mike left his last position at WFXT in September 2015 to become a full-time journalism professor at Northeastern University. Mike continues his teaching position at Northeastern and taps the talents of his students to assist in the in-depth investigations that dually serve as case studies in the classroom. Over the course of his distinguished career, Mike has received national and regional awards including twenty National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Boston/New England Emmy awards. His most recent Emmy came in 2021 when he was named Outstanding Investigative Reporter. Mike and his team have also won numerous Associated Press and Edward R. Murrow Awards for coverage of topics ranging from wrongful convictions to organized crime. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) awarded Mike and his investigative unit the national Award of Excellence for their coverage of repeat drunk drivers who continue getting behind the wheel.
On this episode, I sit down and talk to Rev. Lauren Harris. We talk about her journey into ministry, her evolution, what she is working on but most importantly, why she will not fall. Follow Rev. Lauren on Twitter @revlaurelj Follow SWNF on IG @shewillnotfallcollective Join the Patreon Community: patreon.com/iammariellet Learn more about Rev. Lauren: REV. LAUREN HARRIS is an itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.) with over 15 years of ministerial experience working with children, youth, and young adults. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Maryland (College Park) and a Master of Divinity from Howard University. She's been published in Sojourners, Washington Family, Modern Loss, The A.M.E. Church's "Christian Recorder," Gospel Today, and many other publications. Rev. Harris is featured in the upcoming publication "Preaching During a Pandemic: The Rhetoric of the Black Preaching Tradition" set to release in 2021. Her professional experience includes working with several faith-based nonprofits, Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, Faith in Public Life, Wesley Theological Seminary, and she currently works for the Baltimore- Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church. Rev. Harris' volunteer work includes speaking for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in honor of her late first husband, Gabriel Jones, and she was even a finalist for MADD's search for a national president in 2018. Rev. Harris currently serves as Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church in Columbia, Md. She is married to Marvine Harris, a GIS Specialist, and is the proud mother of two children. She acknowledges Jesus as the one who makes all things possible. Her favorite scripture is John 15:16, "You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shewillnotfall/support
In this episode of What's What BR, we talk about the mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), that of which is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.
QUOTES 03:30 "We Save Lives focuses on the three D's: drunk, drugged, and distracted driving." 06:53 "We need, in my opinion, we need more people out there. More law enforcement especially those who specialize in this to get these drivers off the road and to protect us. To protect our families and to protect the drunk drivers." 10:42 "I can see all of this anger at the police. I don't see the same anger at the criminals and crimes being committed. I don't." 12:16 "If they want to reduce or eliminate law enforcement contact with the public, then eliminate crime. Then you've solved your problem. Problem solved." 17:46 "This lets people know that you find this behavior socially unacceptable when you have drive mode on your phone and you do it not while driving." ----------------------------- SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Candace Lightner, founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives. Drunk, drugged, and distracted driving is killing tens of thousands of Americans each year. With Candace's initiatives, she is able to lobby for change in law enforcement and legislature to ensure public safety. She also comments on the detrimental effects of defunding the police and the waning interest of prosecutors in going after legitimate cases of crimes committed on the road while under the influence. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS 00:42 Founding "MADD" and lobbying for safety on the road with "We Save Lives" 06:03 The need for more law enforcement to protect against drunk driving 09:28 People who run traffic stops are likely drunk drivers 12:58 Correct prosecution of crimes is central in the fight for justice on the road 16:39 Looking at cellphones and distracted driving is incredibly deadly ------------------------------ RESOURCES National Police Association
Talking with Nathan Mellor is Andrew Robinson, Chief Human Resources Officer for CKE Restaurants.Robinson joined CKE in August 2019 as Chief Human Resources Officer, overseeing the human resources, internal/corporate communications, assets protection, and corporate facilities functions at the corporate office in Franklin, TN. Robinson joined CKE from Starr Restaurants, a James Beard award-winning collection of boutique restaurants. As Chief People Officer at Starr, Robinson was responsible for activating the company's growth strategy by building organizational capabilities and infrastructure.Prior to Starr, Andrew spent nearly eight years with TGI Fridays where he managed all HR-related functions to support the 90,000-employee population worldwide. Andrew is an alumna of Howard University where he received a bachelor's degree in accounting. He also received an MBA in Business Administration from the University of the District of Columbia. He serves as Chair of the Audit Committee for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
LOCAL HEROES SERIES: From the age of 3, Heather Geronemus has been saving the world one person at a time, modeling a life of service. She joins me for a dynamic and informative discussion about the ways Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) supports one victim every eight minutes. After tragically losing her father to a drunk driver in 2009, Heather understands the essential role MADD plays in the community. She proudly serves as the Chair on the MADD National Board of Directors as well as locally for MADD South Florida. Heather also serves as the Chairwoman for the Sheriffs Foundation of Broward County which raises funds to support vital community projects, fallen heroes, training and equipment needs. Be sure to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and follow @bsosherifftony on Instagram to keep up with the latest BSO news between podcast episodes.
In this episode, we speak with Alex Otte, the new National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), about our shared efforts to end impaired driving and her journey to MADD leadership. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey Music: Gibson Arthur This episode is brought to you by FAST Enterprises. FAST helps motor vehicle agencies serve the public by delivering enterprise modernization projects on time and on budget - every time. Improve customer service and be ready for whatever the future brings. Give FAST a call at 1-877-ASK-FAST or visit us on the web at www.fastenterprises.com.
Heather Geronemus has turned her most devastating life experience into an opportunity to spread awareness of the impact of impaired driving. By day, Heather works as the Director of Corporate Affairs at UKG, Ultimate Kronos Group, and spends her free-time volunteering with many charitable organizations. One closest to her heart is https://www.madd.org/ (Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)), where she is currently the Chair on the National Board of Directors. This month, National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we welcome Heather to Lift U Up: Inspiring Health Stories to share her personal experience as a victim of drunk driving and the work she does today to spread awareness. She’s also breaking down how Covid-19 and “staying at home guidelines” are impacting impaired driving. Don’t miss her message this holiday season.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was founded on September 5, 1980, in California by Candace Lightner after her 13-year-old daughter, Cari, was killed by a drunk driver. Its mission is to stop drunk driving, support those affected by drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and strive for stricter impaired driving policy. MADD claims that drunk driving has been reduced by half since its founding. It’s an encouraging example of how God uses painful stories in our past to write better stories for others. There’s another reassuring example of that in Exodus 23:1-9.NotesInstagraphics.Website.iTunes.Spotify.
The Floridaville Get to Know the People Behind the Florida Names You Know Heather Geronemus is a public relations expert for Ultimate Software, a technology firm in South Florida that has ranked on Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years. She is also very involved with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). She will serve as the Chair of the National Board of Directors for MADD this year and will once again Chair the Walk like MADD and MADD Dash Ft. Lauderdale fundraiser that she started.
Sharron Clear is a strong, self-made single mom of three whose story begins with southern roots and California dreams. Losing an older sister at the hands of a drunk driver, Sharron became an advocate early on for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other similar organizations.With a love for fashion and an eye for trends, she always loved dressing up. Today Sharron is an Instagram influencer who creates content, in vibrant color, that uplifts and motivates others to do what makes them happy.Listen to her story…
Sharron Clear is a strong, self-made single mom of three whose story begins with southern roots and California dreams. Losing an older sister at the hands of a drunk driver, Sharron became an advocate early on for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other similar organizations.With a love for fashion and an eye for trends, she always loved dressing up. Today Sharron is an Instagram influencer who creates content, in vibrant color, that uplifts and motivates others to do what makes them happy.Listen to her story…
Common knowledge indicates that situations and problems motivate people differently. One certain motivator is/are conditions surrounding our children. The founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and the creator of America's Most Wanted are two national level pundits who were motivated by events involving their children. And, it transformed those disparaged parents into renowned lobbyist and influencers. Today we chat with a parent who's son is inflicted with a debilitating illness that transformed her into an activist, lobbyist and best selling author, Deborah Harris.Join us as Dr. B chats with the parent of an autistic child, Ms. Deborah Harris. Listen in as we get enlightened by a parent of a child with the confusing, life-altering dilemma that is Autism. Deborah schools us on the many scenarios that are common in the life of a family member related to someone with Autism. She discusses her life, book, divorce and idiosyncratic events specific to her son's condition. Please join us for a mixed emotion revelation that many are reluctant to discuss.
#Letstalkaboutit Andrew Luck retires. His news got leaked. Fans booed. Osweiler worked outClowney fires agent. Still holding out, Dolphin rumorsMarshall Faulk comments on Zeke not getting paid.Ryan Russell comes out as BI https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/08/29/openly-bisexual-nfl-player-ryan-russell-kaepenicked/2155215001/Rams no progress on Peters or GoffPugh wants to talk about mental health https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/27/justin-pugh-time-to-talk-about-nfl-players-mental-health/The Arizona Cardinals have suspended executive vice president and chief operating officer Ron Minegar, according to Katherine Fitzgerald of the Arizona Republic The suspension—a minimum of six weeks without pay—comes after Minegar was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Cardinals also fined him $200,000, and the money will go to a chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Arizona. Allen won’t trade Trent Williams https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2851487-redskins-bruce-allen-trent-williams-will-end-holdout-play-with-us Tunsil on the block, Phins will revolt, trend of players traded after camp https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2851587-nfl-rumors-dolphins-players-would-revolt-if-team-trades-laremy-tunsil Connor Morissette interview in no order (About 51 minutes)What is Score Box LiveConnor's journalistic upbringing Transfer culturePrivate v.s. Public school resources The problems with LAUSDToo many schools creates competition desserts.Game coverage an CIF moving away from Max PrepsRants & Cerv shoutout
#Letstalkaboutit Andrew Luck retires. His news got leaked. Fans booed. Osweiler worked out Clowney fires agent. Still holding out, Dolphin rumors Marshall Faulk comments on Zeke not getting paid. Ryan Russell comes out as BI https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/08/29/openly-bisexual-nfl-player-ryan-russell-kaepenicked/2155215001/ Rams no progress on Peters or Goff Pugh wants to talk about mental health https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/27/justin-pugh-time-to-talk-about-nfl-players-mental-health/ The Arizona Cardinals have suspended executive vice president and chief operating officer Ron Minegar, according to Katherine Fitzgerald of the Arizona Republic The suspension—a minimum of six weeks without pay—comes after Minegar was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Cardinals also fined him $200,000, and the money will go to a chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Arizona. Allen won’t trade Trent Williams https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2851487-redskins-bruce-allen-trent-williams-will-end-holdout-play-with-us Tunsil on the block, Phins will revolt, trend of players traded after camp https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2851587-nfl-rumors-dolphins-players-would-revolt-if-team-trades-laremy-tunsil Connor Morissette interview in no order (About 51 minutes) What is Score Box Live Connor's journalistic upbringing Transfer culture Private v.s. Public school resources The problems with LAUSD Too many schools creates competition desserts. Game coverage an CIF moving away from Max Preps Rants & Cerv shoutout
Jennifer Reyes is a Program Specialist with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) here in South Florida. Her father, Walter Reyes, was killed by a drunk driver in January 2015. Hear Jennifer's story of forgiveness and her commitment to educating others about the dangers of drunk driving. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themichaelcalderinshow/message
Episode 073 (Life Stories Series) - When A Young Widow Thrives as a Single Mom and Minister with Lauren Jones Mark Twain said, “THERE WAS NEVER YET AN UNINTERESTING LIFE. SUCH A THING IS AN IMPOSSIBILITY. INSIDE THE DULLEST EXTERIOR, THERE IS A DRAMA, A COMEDY, AND A TRAGEDY.” This is the Life Story Series. What a conversation! Join our Host, Christopher J Harris as he welcomes Lauren Jones, Founder / Blogger at Throw-Up & Theology.com. Her husband, Gabriel Jones, of three years died suddenly at 28 years old while she was pregnant with their second child. Helping others through grief and loss has been a major part of her ministry and she brings her wisdom, life lessons and life story to this episode. You can connect with her more on social media here: Twitter | Facebook Rev. Jones is an itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). She is a graduate of University of Maryland College Park (B.A., English '01) and Howard University (M.Div. '07). In honor of her late husband, Lauren also volunteers for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). She's been featured in Sojourners magazine, Modern Loss, Soli Deo Gloria Sisterhood, Gospel Today magazine and Women in Theology. She's the proud mother of two children and is engaged to her longtime friend and love, Marvine Harris, III, a GIS specialist from Baltimore, Md. Have you ever stopped to consider what your life story is? This question isn't about the specific details of what, when, how long. The question is about what's important, what did it mean, and other questions that unpack the WHY behind the what. Our goal over the next few episodes is to host guests that will share their unique stories and engage in a level of transparency of their past and present challenges that will allow us to not only learn from them, but appreciate their stories, what they are doing and then simultaneously appreciate our own stories and life narrative. This series has FOUR (4) Goals: We want you to think about your own life story Appreciate your own life story Listen to others' stories - their victories, challenges, and lessons learned Get a WISE IDEA about how other's stories could cause positive change in your own life. This series is sure to prompt smiles, evoke tears, and create "Ah Ha Moments". For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE! About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation overseeing the day to day operations of the Atlanta Headquarters office for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J Harris and their children. You can check him out here: www.ChristopherJHarris.com You can see his Social media here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and LinkedIn ALL at @CJHarrisOne
Interview with Meghan Carter, State Executive Director, and Meagan Bowers, Program Specialistwww.madd.orgOffice: (314)426-1595National Help Line: (877)MADD-HELP (877)275-6233 The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.
In this episode, Monty and Rebecca discuss the recent endorsement of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and run an interview with former MADD National President and Texas City native, Laura Dean Mooney, who lost her husband in a drunk driving accident in 1991. In the interview, Laura discusses the importance of having multiple transportation options between cities and the dangers of drunk and distracted driving – especially on I-45 between Dallas and Houston, which consistently ranks as one of the deadliest in the U.S. and has scored in the top in both DUI-related crashes and fatal nighttime incidents. The Texas high-speed train would offer residents and large numbers of out of town visitors a safer, faster travel alternative by significantly decreasing accidents due to drunk, drowsy or distracted driving. This will allow a safer and more-efficient way for Texans to get to and from the Brazos Valley for large-scale events in and around the area. On the Texas high-speed train, you can avoid I-45 entirely and have peace of mind knowing that your friends and family will be safe traveling on a system that has a spotless 50+ year safety record. And that’s a win for everyone.
To his schoolmates back in Annville, PA, Jerry Kline seemed to vanish out of thin air after 1958. He isn't seen in the yearbook past the tenth grade, and since he was a quiet guy to begin with, nobody really went looking for him. Decades later, they're shocked to hear about his death.In Episode Two of Here's What I've Heard, we interview classmates and family members of Jerry to get a better idea of who he was as a person, and the events that led to his so-called disappearance.HUGE thanks to our new patrons: Leah Rossi, Laura Weaver, Jen West, and Tom James! We absolutely couldn't do this without your support.Want more Here's What I've Heard? Gain access to bonus content, like extra episodes about the deaths of Jerry's brother and sister, by becoming a patron of the show. As little as $3 per bonus gets you in!Our featured organization this week is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). To learn more about their programs, visit their website. Musical direction was provided by Julia Cannon, featuring Bobby Steinfeld on piano. Here's What I've Heard is produced by Courtney Abud and Craig Brown.Special thanks this week to Ryan Starr over at Hi-Res. If you love the creative process and everything that comes with it, you should be listening to Hi-Res. Every other week, Ryan interviews creatives about the experiences that have shaped their careers and influenced their work—and he recently sat down with our very own Courtney Abud! Subscribe on iTunes (or your favorite podcast streaming service) to hear their conversation.
Customer service will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about how to improve your products and services. This is the beauty of customer data—but more importantly how are you acting on that customer data? On-demand parking and valet services company Luxe Valet is an example of a cool new company that makes customer data a priority. They actually do something with it. They are also interesting because they are so committed to the customer experience they see the value in having more influence over their contract employees and the experience those employees deliver to customers. They've given their contractors full time status. This is a big deal in a time where many companies such as Uber and Lyft are still dealing with the courts over whether they have to give their contract employees the benefits that full time employees get. This week's Modern Customer podcast guest is Eva Khoo Senior Director of Operations of Luxe Valet. For Khoo it's about being able to really train and focus on the customer experience. One of the ways Luxe Valet enhances this is a required valet shift, where everyone from corporate headquarters has to act as a valet themselves. Luxe Valet raised 25 million in two rounds from 36 investors. Khoo was part of that process and she remarks that investors want to know “is your service solving a problem and how big is that problem?” Commuting is a big problem. According to the National Household Travel Survey, US Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics almost 76% of commuters drive alone to work and 18 million of those commuters are driving from the suburb to the city. More than three million commuters drive almost an hour or more to work each way every day. That's without looking for parking—and if you've ever driven into San Francisco (like I have) you know what a nightmare that is. Luxe Valet has partnered with parking lots all over cities like San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Austin and New York. It's good for the customer and good for the flow of traffic. From a customer experience perspective Luxe's story is compelling because of their detailed attention to the customer experience. As a result they have a very high customer loyalty rate with the average customer using their service twice a week. Luxe tracks customer issues and focuses on root causes to solve the feedback loop with customers. They use Salesforce's Desk.com and have a continuous feedback loop with their internal product team. This means they are actually taking customer issues back to internal employees such as engineers to fix any problems. Many companies do not do this—it sets Luxe apart and drives their product quality. Luxe has a strong customer engagement strategy making it very easy for customers to get in touch with them. Customers within the Luxe app can call, text, tweet (or other social media) or email support. Podcast guest Khoo says Luxe wants engagement to be as absolutely easy as possible for customers. Data has brought to light recurring issues and opportunities for Luxe. For example sometimes they'll release a product and they use data to uncover early issues with the product. They use this data to make the offering more fluid and intuitive. They use data to understand what drives customer service volumes. So many companies skip the step of looking at high volumes on specific FAQs and asking themselves what they could proactively do to make that volume go down. Luxe also uses data for ideation. For example Luxe noticed customers wanted to leave their cars in the city overnight because they wanted to do things like go to happy hour on a Thursday and take the train home (especially if they'd been drinking). Luxe figured that out and as a result came up with a service that drives the car all the way home for the customer—so the customer can enjoy a a cocktail out with friends and get home safely (Luxe also donates money regularly to Mothers Against Drunk Driving - MADD). If you've read my previous columns you know I believe customer experience in the sharing economy as a whole can be challenging. Customer experience is incredibly varied with companies like Uber, Airbnb or Instacart. According to Khoo customer experience is especially challenging in the world of the sharing economy—but more specifically on-demand services--because you're dealing with issues in real-time and you're “held to the same standards as everyone else.” Also your window of customer engagement has shrunk. Luxe doesn't look at customers as “just transactions.” According to Khoo they are in it for the long haul and empower their team to make every customer experience a delightful one. Now they offer car washing and gas refueling and Khoo believes there is a lot of potential in the future to expand in the on-demand space. At the end of the day Luxe Valet can impact urban planning—parking lots take up valuable real estate. Khoo is inspired by Jack Welch who says that winning is the company's social responsibility. Winning and making the company successful is Khoo's goal for Luxe. More about podcast guest Eva Khoo: Eva Khoo is the Senior Director of Operations for Luxe, an on-demand parking and valet services app headquartered in San Francisco. In her role, Eva manages the company's nationwide operations, overseeing live ops, logistics and customer support. Prior to Luxe, Eva was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs where she advised companies within the firm's Technology, Media, and Telecom practice. Her primary responsibilities included the execution of M&A and financing transactions for software and networking companies. She also worked at Peninsula Capital Management, an investment fund headquartered in San Francisco. Eva holds an MBA from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania and a BA from University of California, Berkeley. Follow her on Twitter at @EvaKhoo. Check out the Luxe app here.
In this episode: celebrity photo and autograph combo hunting, Greg's Rhode Island Comic Con 2014 review, world-famous Gary G. Watson, former Miss New Jersey Katrina Law, Stephen Williams from 21 Jump Street, Anthony Michael Hall, Brian Muir (sculptor and author of In the Shadow of Vader), John Rhys-Davies, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Alaina Huffman from Supernatural, Mick Foley, Eliza Dushku again, Mark Linn-Baker, Martin Short, Bill Pullman, Greg's Jimmy Page book stamping kerfuffle, Greg's Paul Simon fail, Adam Eget, Jeff Cohen a.k.a. Chunk, Jerry Seinfeld claiming to be autistic, our quick wrap up of The League season 6, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) selling its own drinks, the Amazon Echo, artists frequently mis-tagged on mp3s during the file sharing era, Joe Dirt 2 (2015), and a celebrity death (R.A. Montgomery, creator of Choose Your Own Adventure books). 118 minutes - http://www.paunchstevenson.com
Candace Lightner founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in 1980 after the death of her daughter Cari. She continues working both nationally and internationally to promote highway safety. She is founder and executive director of We Save Lives working on THE 3 D's: DRUNK, DRUGGED AND DISTRACTED driving
Candace Lightner founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in 1980 after the death of her daughter Cari. She continues working both nationally and internationally to promote highway safety. She is founder and executive director of We Save Lives working on THE 3 D's: DRUNK, DRUGGED AND DISTRACTED driving.
Are you in a state of confusion as it relates to the partner in your life? Are your torn emotions in turmoil? Is your mate Mrs. Right, Mr. Right Now or Mr. or Mrs. Wrong? Join Dr. D Ivan Young and celebrity co-host Deborah Duncan as they discuss the red flags of a doomed relationship. Deborah Duncan is a celebrated journalist and host of Great Day Houston, which airs weekdays at 9:00 a.m. on Channel 11. She is the recipient of many local and national awards for television excellence, including two Emmy Awards, two Gracie Allen Awards and a Telly Award. Deborah is passionate about many causes and chairs numerous community events. In addition, she serves on the National Board of Directors for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and is a Board Member for the Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP). She is happily married and enjoys educating her audience about matters of the heart. If your heart says it's love, but your mind, spirit, friends and family are saying it's not, this is a show you won't want to miss! To submit show ideas, comment, or be considered as a featured guest email julia@divanyoung.com.
Tonight's special guest is Marinelle Timmons, long-time Executive Director of the Victim Assistance Centre in Houston, Texas. She began her mission to bring about a change in the Criminal Justice System after her 18 year old son Curtis was killed by a drunk driver in 1981. Committed to make a difference by founding the first Texas chapter of "Mothers Against Drunk Driving" (MADD) in 1981, she accepted an appointment by the Governor to serve for two years on the "Governor's Task Force on Traffic Safety". By the fifth anniversary of her son's death, Mrs. Timmons had addressed more than 10,000 people on the hazards of driving while drinking. MADD was receiving calls from victims of other types of crimes asking for assistance to meet their emotional, physical, informational and financial needs. Consequently, Marinelle founded a second non-profit agency, the "Victims Assistance Centre" (VAC) in 1986, to address the needs of innocent victims of all violent crimes. She was intent to find innovative ways to respond to unmet community needs without duplicating services and programs provided elsewhere. She's spent the last 30 years devoting her time and energy to providing information, assistance and guidance to innocent victims of violent crimes, turning a terrible tragedy into a crusade for others and is continually dedicated to her mission.
Patricia interviews Andrew J Sherman, business lawyer, professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, and author of the book Road Rules: Be the Truck Not the Squirrel. An author of 17 business books, this is his first book on personal growth and life planning. The time you spend behind the wheel, however uninspiring it may be, teaches you more about life's most meaningful lessons than you might think. Andrew will issue a special publication of Road Rules to benefit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization.
Patricia interviews Andrew J Sherman, business lawyer, professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, and author of the book Road Rules: Be the Truck Not the Squirrel. An author of 17 business books, this is his first book on personal growth and life planning. The time you spend behind the wheel, however uninspiring it may be, teaches you more about life's most meaningful lessons than you might think. Andrew will issue a special publication of Road Rules to benefit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization.
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