Podcasts about national programs

How can donors support a revitalization of civic engagement and a renewed commitment to democratic citizenship? Eric Liu, co-founder CEO of Citizen University, joins Phil and Grace to discuss the crisis in civic faith, our individual power to effect positive change in our communities, and the importance of supporting literacy in power. He also exhorts donors to recognize that democracy and citizenship go beyond electoral politics, addresses the difficult question of when to engage in bridging and when it may be unproductive, and speaks to the importance of inviting youth into the conversation. Additional Resources Citizen University You're More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen by Eric Liu Whitney Kimball Coe, Director of National Programs, Center for Rural Strategies, The Aspen Institute  Report: Our Common Purpose: Reinventing American Democracy for the 21st Century Report: Youth Civic Empowerment: Insights from the Student Experience Report: Habits of Heart and Mind: How to Fortify Civic Culture

“When you're down to the last few cats and time is running out, the drop trap can be your saving grace.” This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund and the Whisker Tracker app. In the second part of this special webinar series, Bryan Kortis from Neighborhood Cats dives deeper into the complexities of drop trap techniques. Exploring the advanced applications of drop traps, including the innovative auto drop trap system developed by Neighborhood Cats, you will get all the insights of their recent experiences from the Maui wildfire rescue operation, highlighting how they adapted their techniques to save hundreds of cats in a disaster zone. This episode not only provides a wealth of practical advice but also inspires listeners with stories of perseverance and creativity in the face of challenging TNR situations. Whether you're new to community cat care or a seasoned TNR veteran, this episode will expand your toolkit for managing feral cat colonies effectively. Key Takeaways: Auto Drop Trap Innovation: Learn about the auto drop trap system, how it works, and why it was crucial in the Maui wildfire rescue. Adapting to Challenging Conditions: Understand how to adjust your trapping strategy for difficult environments, such as uneven ground or wary cats. Rescue Operations Insights: Gain insights from the Maui wildfire rescue, including how to manage large-scale rescue efforts and the importance of being adaptable. Resources: Find Neighborhood Cats on the web Check out the Tomahawk traps mentioned Be sure to visit our YouTube channel to check out all of our videos, episodes, and presentations. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find them, along with many other TNR and community cat care educational opportunities. Check out our sponsor Maddie's Fund at communitycatspodcast.com/maddies579 Check out our sponsor Whisker Tracker App at communitycatspodcast.com/maddies579 Follow & Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

"The drop trap is the most humane and effective way to trap those hard-to-catch cats, and once you've mastered it, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.” This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund, The Acatemy, and Tomahawk Traps. Join Bryan Kortis and Suzi Richmond from Neighborhood Cats for a special broadcast of two-part webinar on the drop trap. Bryan and Suzi, a dynamic duo known for their deep expertise in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and community cat management, share their experiences, practical tips, and innovative strategies for effectively managing feral cat colonies, focusing on advanced trapping techniques. Bryan discuss everything from the basics of using drop traps to the intricacies of dealing with challenging cats and unique trapping scenarios. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the thought processes behind effective TNR, learning not just how to trap cats, but why certain methods work better in different situations. This episode is packed with information that's crucial for anyone involved in or interested in community cat care. Key Takeaways: Understanding Drop Traps: Learn why drop traps are a game-changer in trapping feral cats, especially for those who are wary of standard box traps. Practical Trapping Tips: Discover the importance of patience, proper bait placement, and how to avoid common mistakes when using traps. Advanced Strategies: Get an introduction to advanced trapping techniques, including the use of drop trap pads for uneven ground and how to manage multiple cats at once. Resources: Find Neighborhood Cats on the web Check out the Tomahawk traps mentioned Be sure to visit our YouTube channel to check out all of our videos, episodes, and presentations. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find them, along with many other TNR and community cat care educational opportunities. Follow & Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

Our guest on Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem is Courtney E. Allen, Director of National Programs at the American Horticultural Society.  She joined us for the first half of the show this morning; after her interview we opened the phones up for calls; Bay Area gardeners call with their questions, concerns and ideas. The original broadcast as presented here is lightly edited to remove licensed musical content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest on Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem is Courtney E. Allen, Director of National Programs at the American Horticultural Society.  She joined us for the first half of the show this morning; after her interview we opened the phones up for calls; Bay Area gardeners call with their questions, concerns and ideas. The original broadcast as presented here is lightly edited to remove licensed musical content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Collaboration between animal welfare groups and local governments is the key to creating sustainable, humane community cat programs that work for everyone.” This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund, The Keeping People and Pets Together Pet Food Pantry, and Tomahawk Traps. In the second half of this enlightening two-part webinar series, Stacy LeBaron is once again joined by TNR experts Susie Richmond and Bryan Kortis from Neighborhood Cats. In this episode, Brian details the complexities of maintaining and expanding a targeted TNR program once it's off the ground. Brian shares his and Susie's experiences with overcoming common obstacles, such as community resistance, resource limitations, and the difficulties of keeping momentum going after the initial campaign. You will hear the importance of setting realistic goals and timelines and gain practical advice on how to sustain your efforts over the long term. This episode is packed with actionable insights and proven strategies to help you navigate the challenges that come with targeted TNR. Whether you're dealing with limited resources or struggling to keep your program on track, this conversation will provide the tools and inspiration you need to succeed. To learn more about Neighborhood Cats, please visit their website. Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel to check out all of our videos, episodes, and presentations. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find them, along with many other TNR and community cat care educational opportunities. Follow & Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.  

"Understanding the environment and how we approach the ecosystem with community cats is essential, not just for the cats but for the overall health of the communities they inhabit." This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund, Humane Canada, and The Keeping People and Pets Together Pet Food Pantry. In this first installment of a special two-part webinar series, Stacy LeBaron dives deep into the world of Targeted Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) with Bryan Kortis, the TNR dynamo from Neighborhood Cats. His expertise in managing high-impact TNR programs is unparalleled, and in this episode, he uncovers the strategies that have made their programs so successful. You will be guided through the critical first steps of a targeted TNR campaign, focusing on how to identify the most impactful areas for intervention. Learn, from his experiences and insights, why geographical focus is essential for long-term success and how it can dramatically change the landscape for community cats. Whether you're just getting started or are looking to refine your existing TNR program, this webinar rebroadcast offers invaluable advice on making every trap count. Join us as we explore how to start strong and build the foundation for a successful targeted TNR effort. To learn more about Neighborhood Cats, please visit their website. Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel to check out all of our videos, episodes, and presentations. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find them, along with many other TNR and community cat care educational opportunities. Follow & Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

If you were to rate your current experience reading or listening to the Word of God, how would you fare? If you're like most guys, Bible engagement can be challenging. While some are very disciplined with their time in the Word, others struggle to prioritize and focus. Our most recent Spiritual Health of Men Survey found that you aren't alone. We saw some decline from the previous year in the number of respondents who responded to the question of whether they spend regular time in the Scriptures. So what can you do about it, and how can you get better at spending time daily in the Word? The good news is that there are resources, translations, and organizations to help you. On this month's podcast, we're excited to speak with Duncan Campbell. Duncan is the Vice President of National Programs for the Canadian Bible Society, one of our ministry partners here at Impactus, with a mission to help people hear God speak, in Canada and across the world. He is an author, blogger, visionary, husband, father, grandfather, adventurer, and incorrigibly curious. Today, we'll talk to Duncan about his spiritual journey, the mission and many projects of the Bible Society, and how they can help men engage with the Word. ---------------------------------------------- Website: https://impactus.org/ Check Our Resources for Men: https://impactus.org/resources/ ---------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram  Linkedin Twitter This Is Me TV 

How can you outsmart even the wariest of community cats? Join us for the second part of our conversation with expert trapper Bryan Kortis from Neighborhood Cats, where he unveils advanced strategies for trapping elusive felines. Learn the art of camouflaging traps with natural materials like burlap, and discover innovative baiting techniques using food boats and duct tape. Bryan shares his wisdom on the dowel trick for cats that step over trip plates and the value of experimenting with various baits such as herbal options and fried chicken. Don't miss his crucial advice on always being prepared with sheets to cover traps immediately after a cat is caught.  We also spotlight the indispensable services of the Community Cat Clinic in Woodstock, Georgia, where TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) techniques go beyond the basics. Explore how tools like headlamps, laser pointers, and clear rear doors can transform your trapping success, especially when dealing with mother cats and kittens. You'll hear about the advantages of cellular trail cameras for real-time trap monitoring and gain practical tips illustrated by the heartwarming story of Lulu. From using sunshade netting to baiting with sardines, and employing laser pointers and YouTube videos of kittens meowing, discover the creative methods that led to her successful capture.  In this episode, you will hear: Camouflage techniques to trap cats Effective baiting strategies Catnip and sound for cat traps Trapping stray cats and kittens The fate of cats from fire area Achieving 100% cat rescue success Resources from this Episode For the Full Recording and Downloadable Handouts - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tnrtraining Neighborhood Cats Website - https://www.neighborhoodcats.org Neighborhood Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodcats/ Neighborhood Cats Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nbrhoodcats/ The Everything TNR Playlist - https://communitycatspodcast.com/everythingtnr Visit TNR Workshops and Community Cat Care Training for more webinars like this - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/ This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies566) and The Community Cat Clinic (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/catclinicga). Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

What if you could turn the most elusive feral cat into a successfully trapped and cared-for community member? Join Bryan Kortis from Neighborhood Cats as he brings extensive experience to the forefront in this special two-part audio presentation. Learn effective cat trapping techniques, established feeding patterns, and the use of various traps such as roundhouse and drop traps.  Get ready to explore the nuts and bolts of using the uniquely designed roundhouse trap to catch feral cats. We'll discuss why having a variety of traps is crucial and offer practical tips for transferring cats and selecting the right bait. The episode also covers the best practices for trap placement, making sure you maximize your capture success rate, especially for those tricky, hard-to-catch felines. Additionally, you'll discover cost-effective methods like using trap mats for a more comfortable and effective trapping experience. Finally, hear the riveting story of rescuing cats after a fire and the innovative techniques that emerged from this crisis. Learn about the development of the tunnel trap and auto drop trap – two game-changing innovations that are set to become new standards in cat rescue. Don't miss this episode if you're passionate about cat rescue and want to stay updated on the latest trapping technologies. In this episode, you will hear: Cat trapping tips and tricks The intricacies of using the roundhouse trap for catching cats Trap mats and catching cats with drop traps Rescuing cats after a fire The basics of trap training for community cats Feral cat trap preparation Trap innovation for cat rescue Resources from this Episode For the Full Recording and Downloadable Handouts - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tnrtraining Neighborhood Cats Website - https://www.neighborhoodcats.org Neighborhood Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodcats/ Neighborhood Cats Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nbrhoodcats/ The Everything TNR Playlist - https://communitycatspodcast.com/everythingtnr Visit TNR Workshops and Community Cat Care Training for more webinars like this - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/ This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies565), Tomahawk Traps(https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tomahawk), and The Community Cat Clinic (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/catclinicga). Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Join us as we continue our exploration of the transformative power of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs in the second part of our series with Bryan Kortis from Neighborhood Cats. He shares invaluable insights on adapting TNR initiatives to various community sizes, the balance between grassroots efforts and expert approaches, and the essential steps for involving community members.  Listen in as we discuss the journey from awareness to action for local caretakers and the strategic expansion of TNR efforts that embrace the entire community. We take a deep look at what makes an effective TNR program tick. From not testing feral cats for FDLV or FIV without clinical necessity to the value of TNR certification, we share proven best practices. We also discuss the critical partnership with service providers and the importance of support networks that provide resources, affordable veterinary care, and even crowd-funded assistance for urgent cases.  Plus, learn how ongoing support for caretakers post-TNR, including food and shelter provisions, is vital for the well-being of cats and communities alike. Whether you're a seasoned TNR advocate or just starting, get practical advice for nurturing a robust TNR network in both urban and rural settings.  In this episode, you will hear: Building a grassroots TNR movement Creating an effective TNR program Community cat TNR program best practices Community TNR program support and resources Building a movement in rural areas Resources from this Episode For the Full Recording and Downloadable Handouts - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tnrtraining Neighborhood Cats Website - https://www.neighborhoodcats.org Neighborhood Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodcats/ Neighborhood Cats Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nbrhoodcats/ The Everything TNR Playlist - https://communitycatspodcast.com/everythingtnr Visit TNR Workshops and Community Cat Care Training for more webinars like this - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/ This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies561). Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Unlock the secrets behind the transformative Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) movement with Neighborhood Cats' Bryan Kortis as we take you on a riveting two-part adventure. Dive into the grassroots story of New York City's cat population control, discovering how targeted TNR projects and collaborative community efforts led to a dramatic reduction in euthanasia rates. Be inspired by the model colony's success, where cat numbers plummeted through strategic interventions and the passionate involvement of local caretakers.  This week, we're not just talking TNR; we're showcasing the strategic mastery that has reshaped neighborhoods and saved feline lives. We explore how pilot projects can snag government support and the monumental breakthrough with Rikers Island that vaulted TNR into the limelight in NYC. Learn how focused, high-profile initiatives can amplify the impact of TNR and yield significant, documentable successes in community cat care, all while gaining insights into how you can apply these approaches in your own backyard.  In this episode, you will hear: Community efforts to control cat population Effective colony-level targeting for population decline Maximizing caretaker participation in TNR Model neighborhood project success Building success through real-life examples  TNR success at Rikers Island Resources from this Episode For the Full Recording and Downloadable Handouts - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tnrtraining Neighborhood Cats Website - https://www.neighborhoodcats.org Neighborhood Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodcats/ Neighborhood Cats Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nbrhoodcats/ The Everything TNR Playlist - https://communitycatspodcast.com/everythingtnr Visit TNR Workshops and Community Cat Care Training for more webinars like this - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/ This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies562). Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

EPISODE 478: Are you looking for reliable landlord insurance but not sure where to go? This episode is for you! Typically, real estate investors don't want to talk about insurance. They only start asking about it when it's too late and something catastrophic has happened and they find out they're uninsured. However, we want to change this, which is why, today, we have a special guest at The Real Estate InvestHER Show. Her name is Datha Santomieri and she is the co-founder and VP of Insurance for Steadily, America's best-rated landlord insurance provider.  Datha is a veteran of GEICO's management training program where she rotated through service, sales, underwriting, claims, and business/product planning.  After GEICO, Datha joined Brown & Brown as a regulatory and compliance auditor and later implemented operational best practices as a regional operations leader in the National Programs division. In this episode, Datha will be discussing the difference between homeowners and landlord insurance, the difference in coverage needs for long-term vs. short-term rentals, the importance of good risk management, and more.  Are you ready? Let's dive in. Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Homeowners insurance vs landlord insurance (01:42) Are you underinsured or overinsured? (04:50) Adjusting your insurance based on your exit strategy (07:39) Datha's favorite success stories (20:25) What to do if your policy expires (23:12) Your next steps (26:30) Additional Resources: ✨ Steadily offers fast and affordable landlord insurance. They have expertise in insuring properties that have creative financing, and carry specific coverages tailored to the STR and LTR market. They offer expertise for this niche market so it is easier to work with them, much faster, and usually have better rates and coverages. Go to steadily.com/investher for more. --  ✨ Connect with Datha Follow Steadily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steadilyinsure/ Learn more about Steadily: https://www.steadily.com/ --  ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE 478: Are you looking for reliable landlord insurance but not sure where to go? This episode is for you! Typically, real estate investors don't want to talk about insurance. They only start asking about it when it's too late and something catastrophic has happened and they find out they're uninsured. However, we want to change this, which is why, today, we have a special guest at The Real Estate InvestHER Show. Her name is Datha Santomieri and she is the co-founder and VP of Insurance for Steadily, America's best-rated landlord insurance provider.  Datha is a veteran of GEICO's management training program where she rotated through service, sales, underwriting, claims, and business/product planning.  After GEICO, Datha joined Brown & Brown as a regulatory and compliance auditor and later implemented operational best practices as a regional operations leader in the National Programs division. In this episode, Datha will be discussing the difference between homeowners and landlord insurance, the difference in coverage needs for long-term vs. short-term rentals, the importance of good risk management, and more.  Are you ready? Let's dive in. Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Homeowners insurance vs landlord insurance (01:42) Are you underinsured or overinsured? (04:50) Adjusting your insurance based on your exit strategy (07:39) Datha's favorite success stories (20:25) What to do if your policy expires (23:12) Your next steps (26:30) Additional Resources: ✨ Steadily offers fast and affordable landlord insurance. They have expertise in insuring properties that have creative financing, and carry specific coverages tailored to the STR and LTR market. They offer expertise for this niche market so it is easier to work with them, much faster, and usually have better rates and coverages. Go to steadily.com/investher for more. --  ✨ Connect with Datha Follow Steadily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steadilyinsure/ Learn more about Steadily: https://www.steadily.com/ --  ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About the Guest(s): Allie Tasche is an advocate and leader in the field of inclusive education. With over a decade of experience that includes six years as a classroom educator followed by various coaching and administrative leadership roles, Alli has specialized in systems-level practices for educational equity. Her background includes working in summer camps, group homes, classrooms, and school districts, all with a focus on disability justice and inclusion. Allie has also served as a board member of her local Autism Society, Greater Wisconsin, and currently plays a crucial role within the national team of the Autism Society as the leader of national programs for an affiliate network.Episode Summary: This episode of the Think Inclusive podcast features a fascinating conversation with Allie Tasche, an impassioned advocate for inclusive education and a key player at the Autism Society. The episode delves into Allie's personal journey, the significance of inclusion in education, and the Autism Society's effort to empower communities. Tim Villegas, the host, and Allie discuss her formative experiences and dedication to creating an inclusive environment, stemming from her family background and firsthand encounters with disability service fields. Allie highlights key insights on the Autism Society's initiatives and strategies for promoting acceptance over awareness.Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/IVFhGZyI4mI53yBCPUyR74pLyNAKey Takeaways:Inclusive education is deeply personal and vital for Allie Tasche, inspired by her family's history and experiences that sparked a commitment to disability justice.The Autism Society has progressed from an old brand that no longer represented its values to a new interconnected threads logo symbolizing the autism community's diversity and strength.Inclusive practices in schools are crucial for building a foundation for a more inclusive society across various community settings.Educators play an essential role in modeling and implementing inclusive practices beyond the classroom environment, influencing other sectors of the community.The Autism Society's National Programs team, led by Allie, is dedicated to filling community gaps by highlighting intersectionality and creating connections through programs, resources, and services.Resources:The Autism Society: https://autismsociety.org/Eric Carter's Ten Dimensions of Belonging: https://promotingprogress.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/Fostering_Belonging_Handout.pdfShelly Moore's Five P's: https://youtu.be/u7FWSMekshcPaul Gorski's Fix Injustice Not Kids Principle: https://www.ascd.org/books/fix-injustice-not-kidsMCIE: https://www.mcie.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brace your whiskers for a deep dive into the heartwarming world of community cat care as we reveal secrets to crafting the perfect winter shelters and share non-invasive tricks for keeping our feline friends safe and neighbors happy. Our guide through this chilly chapter is Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats. His expertise is just what we need to navigate the wintry challenges that face community cats.  Bryan brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice on constructing winter shelters that not only provide warmth but also blend seamlessly into urban landscapes. Whether it's crafting shelters from scratch or adapting readily available materials, his insights are invaluable. And it's not just about the physical structures – Bryan delves into the nitty-gritty of keeping peace with neighbors, non-invasive cat deterrents, and ensuring the overall health and well-being of the cats we cherish.  From vitamin C supplements to cranberry extracts for urinary health, we cover all the essentials and even sprinkle in some wisdom on leveraging the community for support. Storms may howl and snow may fall, but with this episode's guidance, you'll have the tools to shield your community cats from nature's challenges. Discover the significance of proper shelter placement and the art of prepping a storm-ready haven to keep their tails wagging while giving you peace of mind. In this episode, you will hear: Tips for winter shelter building and cat management Using Mylar blankets for cold climates Cat-proofing garden and car Nature's remedies for cat health Community cat care and support Funding and food for animal colonies Resources from this Episode Neighborhood Cats Website - https://www.neighborhoodcats.org Neighborhood Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodcats/ Neighborhood Cats Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nbrhoodcats/ The Everything TNR Playlist - https://communitycatspodcast.com/everythingtnr Visit TNR Workshops and Community Cat Care Training for more webinars like this - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/  This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies556) and Tomahawk Live Trap. (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tomahawk). Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week's show The Vision Australia Library We are joined by Sarah Bloedorn, Vision Australia's Manager for Library Services  and National Programs.   Sarah tells us about the library; its programs and how to access their services. Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A big thank you to Sarah Bloedorn. You can find out more about Vision Australia's Library and services here: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library  Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1. Podcast Photo: The much Talked-about but rarely seen Braille Edition of Playboy Magazine. Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlock the secrets to managing a thriving community cat colony as we team up with experts Bryan Kortis from Neighborhood Cats shares essential tips on maintaining a consistent feeding schedule and crafting secure feeding locations that benefit our feline companions.  Prepare to enhance your caretaking skills. Learn how to keep mealtime peaceful and food safe from wildlife intruders. Join us for a deep dive into cat nutrition as we dissect pet food labels, revealing the necessity of meat-based ingredients for your colony's carnivorous diet. We demystify the grain vs. meat debate and serve up practical advice on delivering quality nutrition without breaking the bank. Whether you're navigating the aisles for wet or dry food options, we've got you covered with brand recommendations that strike the perfect balance between cost and the health of your colony cats.  As the winter winds blow, we wrap up with vital strategies for adapting your care routine to the colder months. Discover how to keep water unfrozen and the importance of providing adequate shelter to ensure the comfort and safety of your community cats. Plus, we emphasize the role of responsible feeding practices and the significance of spay-neuter programs in humanely controlling cat populations. This episode is a must-listen for both seasoned caretakers and newcomers eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of community cats. In this episode, you will hear: Colony caretaking tips and tricks Feeding patterns and wildlife management Understanding cat nutrition and behavior Spay-neuter advocacy and feeding stations Feeding tips for cats in winter Resources from this Episode Neighborhood Cats Website - https://www.neighborhoodcats.org Neighborhood Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodcats/ Neighborhood Cats Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nbrhoodcats/ The Everything TNR Playlist - https://communitycatspodcast.com/everythingtnr Visit TNR Workshops and Community Cat Care Training for more webinars like this - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/ This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies555) and The United Spay Alliance (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/unitedspay). Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

Ever wondered how a stray feline's journey through a Return to Field (RTF) program can lead it back home? This week, we continue our deep dive into the world of community cats, focusing on the pivotal steps from shelter intake to safe return, and the intricate assessments that ensure these whiskered wanderers thrive. Join in as we examine the critical information that shelters must gather and the art of interpreting feline behavior – a true detective story of piecing together each cat's past.  Explore how shelters can best communicate with those who find stray cats and the creative solutions that can address community concerns, from sprinkler systems to cat-proof fencing. Deciding which cats qualify for RTF involves a blend of factors like health and temperament, and we debate whether it's a job for one or a task for a team.  This segment offers a playbook for harmonizing the needs of community cats with those of their human neighbors. We also cover effective strategies for managing RTF and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, including a study that illustrates the significant impact these programs have on reducing shelter intake and euthanasia rates.  In this episode, you will hear: Return to field programs in shelters Evaluating cat health and safety Individual assessment in field programs Caring for cats in traps and cat release location considerations Community cat population trends over time FVRCP and microchipping in community cats Resources from this Episode Neighborhood Cats Website - https://www.neighborhoodcats.org Neighborhood Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodcats/ Neighborhood Cats Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nbrhoodcats/ The Everything TNR Playlist - https://communitycatspodcast.com/everythingtnr Visit TNR Workshops and Community Cat Care Training for more webinars like this - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/ And if you're excited to start a return-to-field program and would like to connect with other Community Cats Podcast listeners to get more tips and tricks, to ask about issues you might run into, and of course to post pictures of your successful trapping, you can join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/communitycatspodcast/  This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies553) and The United Spay Alliance (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/unitedspay). Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

"I think it's important to acknowledge that there's a reason we're trying to solve community cat over population because this is, ya know, not always a great situation for the cats. When it comes to return to field, we're looking at animals coming into the shelter…they have good body condition scores, they appear quite healthy, and that lets you know that they're figuring it out. That they're surviving in their territory. And when you return them, they're not facing any more or fewer risks than they faced before they came into the shelter and allowing them to continue to navigate that environment is better than ending their lives." Why do we think return-to-field is important and what does "field" even mean? You're about to find out! This week we're bringing you a special audio presentation of an advanced webinar we held late last year in partnership with the experts at Neighborhood Cats. The conversation will start this week with part one and part two will be available next week. You see, it used to be that a feral cat had little chance of exiting a shelter alive after he entered.  But that's no longer the case.  In recent years, more and more shelters have adopted Return-to-Field (RTF) programs. Instead of euthanizing healthy community cats (whether feral, friendly or otherwise), the shelter will spay or neuter, eartip and vaccinate, then return the cat back to where he was found. Come along as Bryan talks about the policies behind RTF, the mechanics of implementing the program, current controversies over the RTF of friendly cats, and how to combine RTF with TNR in general to lower cat populations and create sustainability. These programs are a game changer for community cats and whether you work or volunteer in sheltering, TNR or community cat programs or just value the lives of our feline friends, you won't want to miss a second of this show! In this episode, you will hear: The definition of Return-to-Field How RTF leads to lower intake and euthanasia rates in shelters Examples of RTF programs/projects and how they worked  How these programs help improve moral and ease the stress of staff and volunteers Joyful stories about releasing cats in their environment How to educate the community about the benefits of RTF Managing misinformation, myths, and fear Resources from this Episode Neighborhood Cats Website - https://www.neighborhoodcats.org Neighborhood Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodcats/ Neighborhood Cats Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nbrhoodcats/ The Everything TNR Playlist - https://communitycatspodcast.com/everythingtnr Visit TNR Workshops and Community Cat Care Training for more webinars like this - https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/ This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies552), Urban Cat League (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/urban-cat-league), and Tomahawk Live Trap. (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tomahawk). Please take a moment to visit them! Follow & Review We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Ph.D. ( https://www.ree.usda.gov/biographies ) serves as the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics (REE), and Chief Scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The REE mission area is comprised of more than 8,500 employees with a $4 billion budget across its five component organizations including the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Economic Research Service (ERS), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS). Together these organizations advance agricultural research, innovation, data, and Extension across a full range of agricultural issues including climate-smart agriculture, nutrition security, equity, and strengthening food supply chains. As Chief Scientist, Dr. Jacobs-Young advises the Secretary of Agriculture and other senior officials on scientific matters and chairs the USDA Science Council, which convenes all parts of USDA's scientific enterprise. Prior to being appointed by President Biden to serve as the REE Under Secretary, Dr. Jacobs-Young was Administrator for ARS from 2014 to 2022. Prior to that role, she served as ARS Associate Administrator for National Programs, leading the research objectives of the entire Agency. She also led the Office of International Research Programs, which is responsible for ARS' liaison with its international partners. From 2009 to 2012, Dr. Jacobs-Young served as the inaugural OCS Director, where she was responsible for facilitating the coordination of scientific leadership across the Department to ensure that research supported by, and scientific advice provided to, the Department and external stakeholders were held to the highest standards of intellectual rigor and scientific integrity. She has also served as the Acting Director for NIFA and as a senior policy analyst for agriculture in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Dr. Jacobs-Young is a native of Georgia. She holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Wood and Paper Science and a B.S. degree in Pulp and Paper Science and Technology from North Carolina State University. She is a graduate of American University's Key Executive Leadership in Public Policy Implementation Program, and a proud fellow of both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Academy of Public Administration. Resource Links: Link to @USDAScience on X: https://twitter.com/USDAScience Link to Research, Education, and Economics website: https://www.ree.usda.gov/ Link to USDA Science and Research Strategy: https://www.usda.gov/usda-science Link to ASCEND for Better Health: https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/ascend-better-health Link to the USDA announcement about the launch of AIM for Climate: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/11/02/launching-agriculture-innovation-mission-climate Link to the USDA's 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Cultivating the Future” - https://www.usda.gov/oce/ag-outlook-forum Support the show

In April 2023, Meals on Wheels America made an exciting announcement – a commitment of over $2.5 million from The Home Depot Foundation to support the expansion of the Helping Homebound Heroes program. This remarkable initiative, which The Home Depot Foundation has been actively involved with since 2015, focuses on providing essential home repairs and modifications for aging veterans. With this boost in funding, Helping Homebound Heroes is set to double its impact, expanding from eight to 16 markets nationwide.In today's episode, EFG's Alli Murphy is joined by Kelly Trimyer, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Meals on Wheels America, and Sean Vissar, Manager of National Programs and Strategic Partnerships for The Home Depot Foundation.Now entering its ninth year, the Helping Homebound Heroes program has touched the lives of over 2,000 veterans and the Home Depot Foundation has contributed more than $11 million and countless volunteer hours. While the Meals on Wheels of America's community and geographic reach is large, the nonprofit has a modest staff of 50 and is working with a large corporate partner. How do they make it work, what makes the Home Depot Foundation renew YOY, and what role do pilots play? We'll cover all that and more.In today's episode, we'll explore:Insightful advice from Kelly and Sean on cultivating impactful partnershipsThe unique strengths and assets each partner brings to the tableHow they co-create and innovate various components of the programThe advantages of being a small nonprofit when it comes to fostering strong partnershipsAn overview of the Helping Homebound Heroes Program & who it servesHow to build the capacity of a nonprofit and not push partners beyond their limitsLinks & NotesHome Depot Foundation WebsiteHome Depot Foundation XHome Depot Foundation InstagramHome Depot Foundation FacebookMeals on Wheels America WebsiteMeals on Wheels America FacebookMeals on Wheels America InstagramMeals on Wheels America LinkedInMeals on Wheels America XElevate Your Social ImpactCheck out our annual conference!Sign up for Engage for Good's newsletterCheck out past podcast episodesAccess free resourcesCheck out our monthly webinarsLet Alli know what you think of the show! (00:00) - Welcome to Engage for Good (02:19) - Introducing Kelly Trimyer and Sean Vissar (04:22) - Helping Homebound Heroes (09:46) - Small But Mighty (12:32) - Co-Creation (16:29) - Storytelling (20:37) - Partnership Continuity (29:15) - Advice (36:58) - Learn More

Decatur, Alabama police get a call for a well check on 36-year-old Cindy Crow.  WAFF reports a family member believed  Crow to be 8-months pregnant. Crow, however, looked like  she had lost a lot of weight, overnight. The family member, a sister,  told police that she had seen Crow leaving her home, with a large, white trash bag in the back floorboard of her car.  In the home, bloody feminine products were found in the trash.  Police contacted Crow at work, where she agreed to go to the hospital to prove that she was not pregnant.  While waiting for the test results, Crow gave an officer consent to search her cell phone, where he found the app LIFE360.   This allowed the detective to trace the route Cindy Crow took when she left her home with the white trash bag.   Using information garnered from the LIFE360 app, detectives found a location with a dumpster, Wally World Mini-Mart.  Investigators searched of the inside of the dumpster and found the trash bag containing the deceased body of a newborn baby girl. It was stuffed in the bottom of the dumpster under several other large bags of trash. Cindy Crow was arrested and so far is charged with abuse of a corpse. Joining Nancy Grace Today: James Shelnutt - Attorney, The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C., 27 years Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective, Former S.W.A.T. officer, Fmr. judge and municipal prosecutor ShelnuttLawFirm.com, Twitter: @ShelnuttLawFirm  Dr. Angela Arnold -   Psychiatrist, , AngelaArnoldMD.com, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital, Voted My Buckhead's Best Psychiatric Practice of 2023  Irv Brandt -   Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE” available on Amazon, Also "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor  Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School  Michelle Fingerman -  Vice President of National Programs for Childhelp, Childhelp.org and childhelphotline.org, LinkedIn:  @michellefingerman   Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter, Twitter: @nicolepartin   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Building a culture of trust around green claims is the most important thing marketers, business and brands should be doing, using advertising self- regulation as a tool, making sure everyone is upholding those standards.” As regulations and guidelines in and around sustainability continue to evolve, tighten up and support a better future around managing both what we do AND say, we spoke to Laura Brett whose remit is to lead the US system of advertising self-regulation looking at advertising claims to make sure what is being said is the truth, (like the Advertising Standards Agency – ASA, in the UK). Laura makes it clear from the outset, that as a body, they look at one simple standard, and that is, “that advertising claims are truthful and not misleading, which also means you have to be transparent when advertising to consumers.” Greenwashing continues to make headlines globally with organisations being called out, investigated, or having their ads banned, whether due to misleading information, not telling the full story or only focusing on the ‘good' whilst omitting the bad. All of which is incredibly damaging to people, planet and the organisations themselves. Laura begins by explaining that actually, most complaints about claims in the US are brought to them not by consumers, but by competitors, one organisation challenging another. As she puts it, “the adversarial system is alive and well!” Laura goes on to explain that “the BBB National Programmes also open claims themselves both from consumers and from their own observations.” During our discussion we discuss how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are currently in the process of reviewing their ‘Green Guides' and inviting comment. Whilst the FTC do this every 10 years, Laura explains that this time round it feels particularly important because advertising needs to be held to a certain standard if we are to make progress in tackling the social and environmental challenges we face. The ‘Green Guides' are incredibly valuable for Marketers in terms of providing guidance, they can also be used to highlight what is being talked about and where gaps in knowledge might be. Any marketer looking at the guides should as a baseline know what the terms in them mean, and if they don't they need to go and find out. Laura talks about organisations who make carbon neutral claims without an achievable plan, and how if claims are going to be made, a plan has to be in place to show the pathway they are taking to meet that claim, even if that plan changes. Laura believes the FTCs focus is on closing the gaps in the ‘Green Guides'. The real issue however in amongst all of this isn't whether one gets into trouble with the regulator, but the continued erosion of trust and that is where the damage really impacts brands in terms of reputation and culture - making them unfavourable to consumers and people not wanting to work for them.  Another valuable episode for both Marketers in the US and, Marketers marketing to the US, providing advice and support to you as key stakeholders in supporting your organisations' sustainable agendas, as Laura states, “building a culture of trust around green claims is the most important thing marketers, business and brands should be doing, using advertising self- regulation as a tool, making sure everyone is upholding those standards.” So tune in and listen! Marketers can stay up to date with what is happening across advertising in the US by visiting: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings https://bbbprograms.org/programs/advertising/all-programs#decisions _______________________________________________________________________________________ You'll find the Podcast on all the usual pod platforms - and also on The Global Player and via The Marketing Society. If you love it, do share it and spread the word. Talking about climate change and the role we play is one of the most important things we can do. So join the conversation. We're all in this together. Our podcasts are recorded purely via online conferencing platforms, we apologise for any minor sound quality issues.

“You also want to know your community so your outreach is effective.” This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund. In today's podcast, we are proud to bring you part two of the audio version of "Targeted TNR & Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck Presented by Neighborhood Cats". (If you haven't listened to part one, you can check it out here.) The more cats you fix, the more impact your TNR program will have, right? Wrong! Spay/neuter volume alone is rarely enough by itself to keep consistently reducing a community's free-roaming cat population over time. Another aspect of the program needs to be identifying areas of high need (meaning, lots of cats) and then focusing TNR resources at that location in order to achieve high sterilization rates. Discover what targeting is, why it's so important, and how you can do it no matter how large or small your program is. To learn more about Neighborhood Cats, you may visit their website. If you'd like to watch this presentation, you can visit our YouTube channel to check it out. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find these, and a treasure trove of other TNR and community cat care education.

“...if you do it in this concentrated way, where you're focused on one part of the community...by in larger you'll have defeated the vacuum effect.” This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund. In today's podcast, we are proud to bring you part one of the audio version of "Targeted TNR & Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck Presented by Neighborhood Cats". The more cats you fix, the more impact your TNR program will have, right? Wrong! Spay/neuter volume alone is rarely enough by itself to keep consistently reducing a community's free-roaming cat population over time. Another aspect of the program needs to be identifying areas of high need (meaning, lots of cats) and then focusing TNR resources at that location in order to achieve high sterilization rates. Discover what targeting is, why it's so important, and how you can do it no matter how large or small your program is. To learn more about Neighborhood Cats, you may visit their website. If you'd like to watch this presentation, you can visit our YouTube channel to check it out. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find these, and a treasure trove of other TNR and community cat care education.

“We're not going to the with a sense of entitlement...that's not going to get you very far...you have to let organizations move at a pace they're comfortable with and realize things can accelerate once they get involved.” This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund. In today's podcast, we are proud to bring you part two of the audio version of "Mobilizing the Community to Make TNR Happen Presented by Neighborhood Cats". (If you haven't listened to part one, you can check it out here.) So many cats, so few trappers… and veterinarians… and holding space… and transporters. If you live in a well-populated urban or suburban area and you're trying to use TNR to address your city or town's entire free-roaming cat population, you'll need a lot of help! How do you mobilize the public to trap the cats in their backyards, get hands-on involvement, attract volunteers, and gain community support? In parts one and two of this special release, you'll learn from the folks who started the community TNR program in New York City and helped other municipalities organize their programs. We'll go over training the public, providing support services, tracking success, gaining publicity, and more. To learn more about Neighborhood Cats, you may visit their website. If you'd like to watch this presentation, you can hop on over to our YouTube channel to check it out. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find these, and a treasure trove of other TNR and community cat care education.

“How do you manage TNR on a much larger scale...as more of a program manager?” This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund. In today's podcast, we are proud to bring you part one of the audio version of "Mobilizing the Community to Make TNR Happen Presented by Neighborhood Cats". So many cats, so few trappers… and veterinarians… and holding space… and transporters. If you live in a well-populated urban or suburban area and you're trying to use TNR to address your city or town's entire free-roaming cat population, you'll need a lot of help! How do you mobilize the public to trap the cats in their backyards, get hands-on involvement, attract volunteers, and gain community support? In parts one and two (coming July 11th) of this Learn from the folks who started the community TNR program in New York City and helped other municipalities organize their programs as well. We'll go over training the public, providing support services, tracking success, gaining publicity, and more. To learn more about Neighborhood Cats, you may visit their website. If you'd like to watch this presentation, you can hop on over to our YouTube channel to check it out. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find these, and a treasure trove of other TNR and community cat care education.

“This brings us to one of the hot-button issues happening right now in return-to-field...what about friendly cats?” This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund. In today's podcast, we are proud to bring you the audio version of "Return-to-Field & Targeting: The Community Cat Program Presented by Neighborhood Cats". In part two of this special episode, your host, Bryan Kortis, will help you learn what return-to-field and targeting are and how can we use them to save lives and reduce the number of cats living on our streets. He will give details about these approaches, the policies behind them, and the mechanics of how they work. Plus find out how Return-to-Field and targeted TNR can be combined to achieve dramatic, sustainable reductions in both euthanasia and intake at open-admission shelters. To learn more about Neighborhood Cats, you may visit their website. If you'd like to watch this presentation, you can hop on over to our YouTube channel to check it out. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find these, and a treasure trove of other TNR and community cat care education.

“How do you organize a TNR program on a very large scale and get the best results...” This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund. In this episode, we are proud to bring you the audio version of "Return-to-Field & Targeting: The Community Cat Program Presented by Neighborhood Cats". In part one of this special episode, your host, Bryan Kortis, will help you learn what return-to-field and targeting are and how can we use them to save lives and reduce the number of cats living on our streets. He will give details about these approaches, the policies behind them, and the mechanics of how they work. Plus find out how Return-to-Field and targeted TNR can be combined to achieve dramatic, sustainable reductions in both euthanasia and intake at open-admission shelters. To learn more about Neighborhood Cats, you may visit their website. If you'd like to watch this presentation, you can hop on over to our YouTube channel to check it out. To download handouts mentioned in the show, you can visit our Community Cat Care Training and Education page to find these, and a treasure trove of other TNR and community cat care education.

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 14:53 Segment 3 - 26:31 On Thursday's edition of In Focus we spoke with National Bio and Agro Defense Facility officials including Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and special guest Dr. Steve Kappes, associate administrator of USDA Agricultural Research Service's Office of National Programs. Dr. Kappes spoke about watching NBAF develop from the ground up and thoughts on the facility's future. Dr. Burton spoke on the timeline of events for NBAF and Pawlosky spoke to networking happening between other scientific groups. Executive Director of the Governor's Military Council Lt. Gen (ret.) Perry Wiggins sat down with us to reflect on growing tensions with China, the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine and legislation under discussion in Topeka tied to the military community.

Amy Clark is an executive coach and a leader in human resources. She helps people improve their management and leadership skills, which leads to measurable business results. She has more than 20 years of valuable corporate business experience at various Fortune 500 companies and national non-profit organizations, serving in positions such as vice president of management and chief human resources officer. Amy has a deep passion for connecting with and developing others, and she is an all-in thought partner with a track record of being in the trenches and walking alongside leaders. She has had a lot of valuable first-hand experience that has led her to believe that teaching people skills through coaching makes a big difference in their lives. As a leadership development coach, she works one-on-one with visionary, growth-minded leaders to identify key behaviors they want to gain awareness of and help them understand what they can do today to be more successful tomorrow.

“I'd prefer to have cats in my yard instead of vegetables but other people might, justifiably, feel differently and that's perfectly fine...” This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie's Fund. This is a special audio presentation of our free webinar Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks presented by Neighborhood Cats. Join Bryan Kortis for part two of this unique webinar and find out how to deal with folks who don't like cats and keep your cats out of their yard, get health hacks to control worms and fleas, and the best ways to build cozy winter shelters. All that plus many more colony caretaking challenges will be addressed by the experts from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat. If you would like to watch the video version of this webinar or download the handouts and slides referred to in the  podcast, just visit our Colony Cat Care Training and Education page and scroll down to the bottom for media and downloads for all our free webinars. *A Quick Note from the Production Team - There is a sound quality issue during the Q&A portion at the end of the podcast. (You'll know it when you hear it.) We felt the information given in this section was important so we left it in instead of cutting it entirely. We hope it doesn't impact your enjoyment of the show too much and thank you for your patience.  

“It starts off as you're their feeder but overtime they form a special relationship with you...” This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie's Fund. This is a special audio presentation of our free webinar Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks presented by Neighborhood Cats. Join Bryan Kortis for part one of this unique webinar and find out how to keep your colony cats healthy with good nutrition and hydration, establish feeding patterns, keep water from freezing or evaporating, and how to keep slugs, ants and more out of your kitties' food. All that plus many more colony caretaking challenges will be addressed by the experts from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat. If you would like to watch the video version of this webinar or download the handouts and slides referred to in the  podcast, just visit our Colony Cat Care Training and Education page and scroll down to the bottom for media and downloads for all our free webinars.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. During that time, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and also the contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from places like Spain, Mexico, The Caribbean, and Central and South America. Listen as Hern??n Sanchez, Coordinator of National Programs for the Center for Civic Education, explains more about the importance of this celebration! Center for Civic Education

Welcome to Golf Talk Live! Tune in LIVE Thursday at 6:00 PM Central Joining me on the Coaches Corner Panel: Jon Decker. Plus later in the broadcast I speak with special guest: John Goudie, National Programs Director of On Course Foundation. More on John: While serving in the army in Afghanistan, Goudie was the victim of five gunshots through the chest and shoulder. The pain was excruciating. His left leg was lost and lifting his right arm was impossible. Trips to the operating room replaced his fighting for freedom on the front lines. Goudie is now National Programs Director of On Course Foundation, helping injured vets get in a better educational and physical headspace, just like the organization helped him. “The vision is to provide a blend of tranquility on the golf course and skills for enjoyable and productive careers in golf to as many injured veterans as On Course Foundation can reach,” Goudie says. “I'm the poster child as it's exactly what I needed after the intensity of front-line combat. I now enjoy mental acuity and a sustainable business life in golf, and I'm in better physical shape from swinging clubs and walking fairways.” Join me LIVE Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00PM Central http://www.blogtalkradio.com/golftalklive Or listen on these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Speaking of Writers Part 3 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45. This is one of the most remarkable untold stories of the Second World war. At 11.02 am on an August morning in 1945 America dropped the world's most powerful atomic bomb on the Japanese port city of Nagasaki. The most European city in Japan was flattened to the ground 'as if it had been swept aside by a broom'. More than 70,000 Japanese were killed. At the time, hundreds of Allied prisoners of war were working close to the bomb's detonation point, as forced labourers in the shipyards and foundries of Nagasaki. These men, from the Dales of Yorkshire and the dusty outback of Australia, from the fields of Holland and the remote towns of Texas, had already endured an extraordinary lottery of life and death that had changed their lives forever. They had lived through nearly four years of malnutrition, disease, and brutality. Now their prison home was the target of America's second atomic bomb. In one of the greatest survival stories of the Second World War, we trace their astonishing experiences back to bloody battles in the Malayan jungle, before the dramatic fall of Fortress Singapore, the mighty symbol of the British Empire. This abject capitulation was followed by surrender in Java and elsewhere in the East, condemning the captives to years of cruel imprisonment by the Japanese. Their lives grew evermore perilous when thousands of prisoners were shipped off to build the infamous Thai-Burma Railway, including the Bridge on the River Kwai. If that was not harsh enough, POWs were then transported to Japan in the overcrowded holds of what were called hell ships. These rusty buckets were regularly sunk by Allied submarines, and thousands of prisoners lived through unimaginable horror, adrift on the ocean for days. Some still had to endure the final supreme test, the world's second atomic bomb. The prisoners in Nagasaki were eyewitnesses to one of the most significant events in modern history but writing notes or diaries in a Japanese prison camp was dangerous. To avoid detection, one Allied prisoner buried his notes in the grave of a fellow POW to be reclaimed after the war, another wrote his diary in Irish. Now, using unpublished and rarely seen notes, interviews, and memoirs, this unique book weaves together a powerful chorus of voices to paint a vivid picture of defeat, endurance, and survival against astonishing odds. John Willis, author of Nagasaki: The Forgotten Prisoners, is one of Britain's best known television executives. He is a former Director of Programmes at Channel 4 and Director of Factual and Learning at the BBC. He was Vice-president of National Programs at WGBH Boston. In 2012 he was elected as Chair of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). He is currently Chair of Mentorn Media, producers of Question Time for BBC and he also chairs the Board of Governors at the Royal Central School for Speech and Drama. He divides his time between London and Norfolk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

On trapping in tight locations...“We put a spotter up on the slope who could watch the whole thing and give us a signal when to drop the traps.” This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie's Fund. This week, The Community Cats Podcast is excited to bring you part two of a special audio version of Drop Trap: A Trapper's Best Friend Presented by The Neighborhood Cats. If you want to watch this presentation's recording - complete with videos, visuals, and great examples of many of the scenarios and equipment discussed - you can check it out on our YouTube channel by clicking here. What will you learn this week? Advanced skills like how to catch many cats at once in your drop trap, the "drop trap 360", plus a couple of unusual bait hacks to attract tough-to-trap queens and toms.  Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool and improve your trapping efficiency. You can learn more about Bryan Kortis and Neighborhood Cats by visiting their website or consider registering for Bryan's next TNR workshop to discover basic techniques to help you trap, neuter, and return community cats and create a healthy, safe environment for them to thrive in.

“Because they (cats) are less afraid of drop traps, you don't need them to be as hungry to trap them... ” This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie's Fund. This week, The Community Cats Podcast is excited to bring you a special audio version of Drop Trap: A Trapper's Best Friend Presented by The Neighborhood Cats. If you would like to watch the recording of this presentation - complete with videos, visuals, and great examples of many of the scenarios and equipment discussed - you can check it out on our YouTube channel by clicking here. What will you learn this week? Are you trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn't fixed? Got a wily feral who just won't go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom? All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap! Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too. You can learn more about Bryan Kortis and Neighborhood Cats by visiting their website or consider registering for Bryan's next TNR workshop to discover basic techniques to help you trap, neuter, and return community cats and create a healthy, safe environment for them to thrive in. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our interview with Steven Lawrence, Co-Director of The Cat Rescuers, and Tara Green, TNR volunteer of Brooklyn Animal Action in episode 178.

“This is for when you're really desperate to get the tomcat.” This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie's Fund. Drawing from over 20 years of experience working with feral cats, the folks at Neighborhood Cats have gathered together their favorite ways of catching the wiliest of felines. Join Neighborhood Cats' director of national programs, Bryan Kortis, as he offers a collection of helpful, problem-solving tips! Whether it's putting in a clear rear door, using Spam or KFC as bait, wrapping your trap with green garden netting, or training a cat to enter a trap, you're bound to learn something new to improve your trapping success! Links for Listeners View the full Trappers' Tips & Tricks video and slides on our Community Cat Care and Training page (just scroll to the bottom for recordings) or on YouTube. Learn more about Neighborhood Cats. If you enjoyed this episode, check out another great special episode, Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks Part 1.

“What about the ones where you do all the basics - you do the feeding pattern, you withhold the food, you use the good traps, and all that - but they just won't go in?” This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie's Fund. Drawing from over 20 years of experience working with feral cats, the folks at Neighborhood Cats have gathered together their favorite ways of catching the wiliest of felines. Join Neighborhood Cats' director of national programs, Bryan Kortis, as he offers a collection of helpful, problem-solving tips! Whether it's putting in a clear rear door, using Spam or KFC as bait, wrapping your trap with green garden netting, or training a cat to enter a trap, you're bound to learn something new to improve your trapping success! Links for Listeners View the full Trappers' Tips & Tricks video and slides on our Community Cat Care and Training page (just scroll to the bottom for recordings) or on YouTube. Learn more about Neighborhood Cats. If you enjoyed this episode, check out another great special episode, Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks Part 1.

Maureen McGough (Mc-Goff) is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Policing Project, a non-profit organization, at New York University Law School.  At the Policing Project Maureen (Mo) oversees national efforts to improve accountability and transparency in policing.  She joined the Policing Project after working with the National Police Foundation, where she led the non-profit's research, training, and technical assistance efforts as Director of National Programs.Prior to joining the National Police Foundation, Maureen spent a decade with the federal government in various roles with the US Department of Justice and the US Department of State. She served as Senior Policy Advisor to the Director of the National Institute of Justice – the USDOJ's research, development, and evaluation agency – where she led agency efforts to advance evidence-based policing, improve the representation of women in policing, and implement systems-level criminal justice reform initiatives. Additional federal experience includes serving as counsel on terrorism prevention to the Deputy Attorney General, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, and coordinator for federal AIDS relief efforts through the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda.Maureen is a member of the FBI's Law Enforcement Education and Training Council, an executive board member for the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing, and is a recent public leadership executive fellow with the Brookings Institute.  Maureen is an attorney and earned her J.D. from the George Washington University Law School.

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Join Chris of The Poetry Question in a one-on-one about passions, process, pitfalls, and poetry with the author of Finna (Penguin Random House), Nate Marshall. Nate Marshall is an award-winning writer, editor, educator, and MC. His most recent book, Finna, was recognized as one of the best books of 2020 by NPR and The New York Public Library. His first book, Wild Hundreds, was honored with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association's award for Poetry Book of the Year and The Great Lakes College Association's New Writer Award. He was also an editor of The BreakBeat Poets: New American Poetry in the Age of Hip-Hop. Marshall co-wrote the play No Blue Memories: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks with Eve Ewing. He also wrote the audio drama Bruh Rabbit & The Fantastic Telling of Remington Ellis, Esq., which was produced by Make-Believe Association. Marshall records hip-hop as a solo artist and with the group Daily Lyrical Product. Marshall is an experienced and versatile educator, working with learners of all ages in both academic and community settings. He co-wrote Chicago Public School's first literary arts curriculum and develops lesson plans using creative writing to help participants discuss social justice, mental health, community development, and other issues. He is an assistant professor of English at Colorado College. He previously served as the Assistant Director of Wabash College's Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies and the Director of National Programs at Young Chicago Authors. Marshall has taught in a number of traditional and community-based settings including Wabash College, Young Chicago Authors, Northwestern University, InsideOut Literary Arts, and the University of Michigan. Nate is a member of The Dark Noise Collective and co-directs Crescendo Literary, a partnership that develops community-engaged arts events and educational resources as a form of cultural organizing. As a young person Nate won Chicago's Louder Than A Bomb Youth Poetry Festival and was a finalist at Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam. Nate was born at Roseland Community Hospital and raised in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago. He is a proud Chicago Public Schools alumnus. Nate completed his MFA in Creative Writing at The University of Michigan's Helen Zell Writers' Program. He holds a B.A. in English and African American Diaspora Studies from Vanderbilt University. Marshall has received fellowships from Cave Canem, The Poetry Foundation, and The University of Michigan. Nate loves his family, friends, Black people, dope art, literature, history, comedy, arguing about top 5 lists, and beating you in spades. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

GUEST: Brent Toellner. Brent is the Senior Director of National Programs for Best Friends Animal Society. Prior to joining Best Friends, Brent, his wife, Michelle, and a few others co-founded the Kansas City Pet Project to run the municipal shelter in Kansas City, Missouri.   MAIN QUESTION: There's a lot of pressure in animal welfare and people can feel alone in their work — what tips and ideas might help? TAKEAWAYS: In animal welfare, we're pushed to do more with limited resources. People often feel they just need to work harder and do more programs, but that doesn't work in the long-term. It's better to reach out for help. Someone on the outside can often provide needed perspective. By being a sounding board, they can give you a sense of confidence and make you feel less isolated. You can find this help by creating or developing relationships with your peers at similar organizations. In addition to making connections within the field, people working at similar types of agencies within your own community can also be helpful.  Consultants and representatives of national organizations with outreach teams can also be valuable. One sign you need help is if you're feeling stressed that you can never get on top of what's needed or if you know things need to change but you don't know how to do it with your existing resources. Consider an organizational assessment that looks at what's going well and that you should keep doing and what is not the best use of resources now. LINKS: Best Friends Network  Leadership recommendation: “5 Things an Executive Director Can Do to Build a Strong Leadership Team” by Joan Garry  

This Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10About the Author:Bernice Burgos currently resides in the State of New Jersey with her loving husband, two teenage kids, and her fur baby Fancy. She holds a Master's in Public Administration and a Bachelor's in Political Science. She has an extensive background working in the non-profit sector and holds the title of Director of National Programs at her employment. When she is not working her full-time job, she dedicates her time to giving back to the community.Bernice began her writing journey as a poet, then ventured into writing Dark Urban Romance (which left her extremely somber). She geared away from writing in those two genres and took flight into the world of Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy. It was in that genre where her creativity expanded, and her world became endless.Angels, Demons, Vampires, Witches, and shifters are just a few of the magical characters a reader would find in her books. If you're looking for an escape into a fictional version of New York City, the Under World , or Eden, then pick up a copy of her books. They will not disappoint!Follow Bernice and buy her books:**You can pick up a FREE digital copy of her book Angel on her websiteWebsite: berniceburgosauthor.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Bernice-Burgos/e/B088DDDFD5/ref=aufsdpmata_dskInstagram berniceburgos_fiction_authorMusic by Jam HansleyFollow Us and Buy Our Books!Website: https://4horsemenpublications.com/All Social Media: @DrinkingWithAuthorsThis Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10Skunk Brothers Spirits was started by a family of disabled veterans focused on locally-sourced, quality distilled spirits. The Washington-based team is building on their grandfather's prohibition-era moonshine recipe to bring small batch spirits to the Gorge and beyond!

This Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10About the Author:Bernice Burgos currently resides in the State of New Jersey with her loving husband, two teenage kids, and her fur baby Fancy. She holds a Master's in Public Administration and a Bachelor's in Political Science. She has an extensive background working in the non-profit sector and holds the title of Director of National Programs at her employment. When she is not working her full-time job, she dedicates her time to giving back to the community.Bernice began her writing journey as a poet, then ventured into writing Dark Urban Romance (which left her extremely somber). She geared away from writing in those two genres and took flight into the world of Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy. It was in that genre where her creativity expanded, and her world became endless.Angels, Demons, Vampires, Witches, and shifters are just a few of the magical characters a reader would find in her books. If you're looking for an escape into a fictional version of New York City, the Under World , or Eden, then pick up a copy of her books. They will not disappoint!Follow Bernice and buy her books:**You can pick up a FREE digital copy of her book Angel on her websiteWebsite: berniceburgosauthor.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Bernice-Burgos/e/B088DDDFD5/ref=aufsdpmata_dskInstagram berniceburgos_fiction_authorMusic by Jam HansleyFollow Us and Buy Our Books!Website: https://4horsemenpublications.com/All Social Media: @DrinkingWithAuthorsThis Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10Skunk Brothers Spirits was started by a family of disabled veterans focused on locally-sourced, quality distilled spirits. The Washington-based team is building on their grandfather's prohibition-era moonshine recipe to bring small batch spirits to the Gorge and beyond!

On this weeks episode, we talk with Tim Turk.  He has been an NHL Shooting and Scoring coach for over 25 years.   He's worked with 4 NHL organizations (Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, and Arizona Coyotes), and many National Programs overseas.  We are happy to have him on as a guest this week.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3FW38WF Society is beset with human engendered climate and ecosystem issues, which are approaching existential. Solutions for such are sought, and from the experience with renewable energy development, such solutions are instituted far more readily if they are profitable. Halophytes - salt plants grown on cheap land (deserts and wastelands) using cheap water (saline, seawater) pumped by cheap photovoltaics - uniquely provides the requisite scale and effects to solve land, water, food, energy, and climate problems. The use of Halophytes as a solution to climate and ecosystem issues brings into production vast new regions; some 44% of our land is deserts/wastelands. There are some 10,000 different Halophyte, which can grow massive amounts of food, release large amounts of the 70% of fresh water now used for agriculture to direct human use. We could literally green the planet and remove CO2 from the atmosphere since Halophytes sequester some 18% of their CO2 uptake. Halophytes are biomass, and can be used for green fuels and petrochemical feed stocks, obviating the need for petroleum based production of such. Overall, the business, climate, and ecosystem benefits are extraordinary. No new technology is required, impacts on climate and ecosystem are prompt and inexpensively obtained. Speaker: Dennis Bushnell is responsible for Technical Oversight and Advanced Program formulation for a major NASA Research Center with technical emphasis in the areas of Atmospheric Sciences and Structures, Materials, Acoustics, Flight Electronics/Control/Software, Instruments, Aerodynamics, Aerothermodynamics, Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion, Computational Sciences and Systems Optimization for Aeronautics, Spacecraft, Atmospheric Science, Space Exploration and Space Access . He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, Honorary Fellow of the AIAA, Fellow of ASME and the Royal Aeronautical Society. AIAA Sperry and Fluid and Plasma Dynamics Awards , AIAA Dryden Lectureship, Royal Aeronautical Society Lanchester, Swire and Wilber and Orville Wright Lectures, ICAS Guggenheim Lecture, Israel Von Karman Lecture. His contributions to National Programs include Sprint, HSCT/SST, FASTSHIP, Gemini, Apollo, RAM, Viking, X15, F-18E/F (patent holder for the “fix” to the wing drop problem), Shuttle, NASP, Submarine/Torpedo Technology, Americas' Cup Racers, Navy Rail Gun, MAGLEV Trains and Planetary Exploration. Dennis' technical Specialties include Flow Modelling and Control across the Speed Range, Drag Reduction, Advanced Configuration Aeronautics, Aeronautical Facilities, Advanced Power and Energy, Planetary Exploration, Commercial Deep Space, Future Warfare and Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion.

What You Will Learn: How to juggle all your projects at once What kinds of things should be handed off Effective communication strategies How treating your team members like they can solve problems can solve any problems that may arise Why leaving room for your team to interpret and grow is good for your business How to get a lot done in the same amount of time everyone else has How unplugging from your business and from notifications can help you About Lynda Bishop: Lynda Bishop, MPC, CEC, is a certified executive and empowerment coach, a master's-level mental health therapist, relationship advisor, and international women's leadership development facilitator with specialty certificates in Emotional Intelligence and the 360 assessment with the Center for Creative Leadership. She is also the founder of Relationship Insurance coaching services and author of Great Love, No Regrets; Building Relationships that Last. In her role as the Vice President of National Programs for the National Association of Women Business Owners Institute for Entrepreneurial Development, she creates, staffs and delivers the menu of programs offered to business owners and organizations of all sizes and facilitates professional mastermind groups across the country with women business owners to support them in their personal, family and business lives. She is also the founder of Summit Alliance Solutions, LLC, providing mentoring, training, coaching, and custom-designed programs to organizations across the nation. Her offices are located in both Arizona and Texas. As the Executive Director for the Aspiring Youth Academy, Lynda leads a team focused on five distinct programs serving entrepreneurial youth across Arizona from underserved communities and foster care. She is partnered with the Girl Scouts of the USA as a content curator to tell the stories of real women on their media platform, www.CircleAround.com. In her personal time, you may find her in Corpus Christi, TX with her grandchildren, or in Arizona camping, hiking, being outdoors just about anywhere, and with her husband, Ken, and their beloved four-legged companions, Sherlock and Watson, by her side. Resources: Websites: https://lyndabishop.com/ https://nawbo.org/ https://aspiringyouth.org/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lyndabishop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachlynda Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspiringaz Additional Resources: Elite Business Health Assessment: https://growwithelite.com/health Email: info@GrowWithElite.com Website: https://growwithelite.com/

"We all decided we were going to harness this moment to see how we could make it into an opportunity to think differently about our practice." Dr. Helen Charman, Director of Learning and National Programs at the Victoria and Albert Museum, focused on creativity in a crisis. When COVID-19 hit, her team transformed how they reached audiences beyond the walls of the museum. The result has been so successful it's changed the way they work moving forward. Listen to their story plus commentary by Microsoft's Catherine Devine.

Kent's curiosity for how things work - and how they might work better - pointed him straight into his career in the advertising agency business in Wichita and Kansas City, where he worked on brands such as  AMR Corporation, Sprint, and Pizza Hut. Two corporate opportunities provided great perspectives from the client-side of the table: including Manager of National Programs at Rent-A-Center, a 1,000-store rent-to-own brand. This expanded Kent's marketing lens, giving him direct involvement in operations, merchandising, and a variety of other key client positions to enhance his ad agency knowledge. Today, Kent's key focus is small business owners. These entrepreneurial-minded professionals have “skin in the game” and understand there are only a certain amount of hours in each day. Oftentimes, marketing is the most logical outsource, and that's how Kent saves clients time, headaches, and money.  

Best Friends Animal Society’s Senior Director of National Programs and KC Pet Project co-founder Brent Toellner discusses the goal of no more homeless pets and having no-kill shelters nationwide.The Best Friends Network comprises public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare groups across all 50 states. To learn more about the professional tools and resources they have available and to become a member, visit Network.BestFriends.org.Best Friends’ social media:Best Friends Network Partners Facebook GroupTwitterInstagramPinterestLinkedInInterviews referenced in this episode:0121: Breed Specific Legislation with Katie and Anthony Barnett0127: Socio Economic Underpinnings of Breed Specific Legislation with Anthony Barnett0207: Kansas City Animal Services with April MooreEvery year, Kansas City Magazine gives readers the chance to celebrate their local favorites by voting in the Reader's Choice Poll. Write-in nominations are now open for this year's Best of KC Readers Poll, which will run until April 23. Click here to nominate Rosie Fund for “Best Animal Non-profit” and click here to nominate Dog Words for “Best Local Podcast.” You may nominate once per category per day. If you are using a podcast service that does allow links, go to RosieFund.org/podcast for the full function description of this podcast.Five finalists in each category will advance to the final round of voting from May 13-June 17.Celebrate 5 years of Rosie Fund by supporting our campaign to sponsor 50 dogs. You can donate on our website or Facebook page. You can also contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com.Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at

On this episode we are joined by Tim Turk, renowned skills coach who works with NHL players and with many organizations, minor hockey teams, coaches and players of all ages and levels.Turk specializes in Shooting, Passing and Puck Preparation and Control, while also teaching the technical aspects and strategies of puck protection. He goes in depth to talk about how to teach shooting and his approach to individual development.Some of Turk's NHL clients include Brendan Gallagher (Montreal Canadiens), Mitch Marner (Toronto Maple Leafs), Victor Hedman (Tampa Bay Lightning, Mika Zibanejad (New York Rangers), P.K. Subban (New Jersey Devils) and many more. Turk has also worked with 4 NHL organizations (Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, and Arizona Coyotes), and many National Programs overseas.For more information and some incredible resources check out timturkhockey.com

Ken was the Chairman and co-CEO of Kriser’s Natural Pet. Raising capital from private equity firms, Ken led the operations to grow Kriser's Natural Pet into one of the largest natural pet retailers in the country with stores in 12 markets nationwide. Recently he sold the company to TPG and the chain currently has over 170 stores nationwide.After 5 years as Director of brand management at Yahoo!, he moved back to NYC shortly after 9-11 to co-found City Year New York. He quickly built a team of 250 staff and full-time Americorps members that served New York City in 4 boroughs. While guiding the policy, strategic, and product development for the organization, he led a team that raised over $25M from corporations, foundations, and individuals and over $10M in city and federal funding .Before founding CYNY, Ken spent over five years at Yahoo! as the Director of Brand Management. While building one of the world's most popular Internet brands, he oversaw a team that managed the marketing and communications strategy for the communities and media divisions.Prior to Yahoo!, Ken helped build Do Something as the Director of National Programs and Marketing. While managing media partnerships with MTV, AOL, Nickelodeon, he directed the communications messaging via print, television, and radio PSAs.No stranger to start-ups, Ken is an advisor and active investor with current investments in teaRIOT, Mack Weldon, Tender Greens, Blaze Pizza, Breez Mints, Namaste Nail Sanctuary, and Park Place Payments. He also served as the founding chair of Kaboom!, a national non-profit that builds playgrounds across the country; the Painted Turtle, a camp for kids with life threatening illnesses; Ramapo for Children, a camp for special needs children; and the Northwest Settlement House.Learn more about Ken at:Ken Grouf | LinkedIn Learn more about the Child Welfare League at:CWLA – Child Welfare League of America

In this episode of CTM, Todd Morgan, National Programs Manager, for Outside the Locker Room, joins me in conversation via Zoomchat. Todd goes into detail with regards to the origins of Outside the Locker Room and how it was first formed. For those tuning in, that don't know a thing about OTLR, the idea / mission behind this non-for-profit charity is to "Deliver welfare and education programs that build both collective and individual mental health and wellbeing within our communities." - Outside The Locker Room. Todd outlines the educational programs that OTLR have put in place, to which they mainly revolve around the idea of everyone getting given a fair go, within sport. Whether you you have a form of disability, or are from a certain ethic group, everyone should be given a fair-go, an equal opportunity to play sports and to feel apart of that community. In this episode, we also cover the certain 'stereotypes' that some sporting clubs may potentially be well known for. Excessive drinking culture, drug indulging, racist remarking toward opposition. Whilst also openly sharing possible resolutions toward these issues, and how OTLR are trying to change these club cultures. One more pointer that I wanna pay mention too, is OTLR'S passion to helping people that may have set themselves a goal, to becoming a professional sporting athlete. It may have always been a dream of there's. However, they don't end up performing at the standard required, which resultantly see's them being delisted. OTLR provides assistance for individuals going through such a depressing, such a heart-breaking situation. The overall message of this Episode, is to not be afraid to reach out to those, that may or may not be in need of a conversation. Through the power of one random conversation, you might just infact help someone break an unhealthy habit of there's, or make them feel like as if someone finally wants to hear how there day was.

You can't predict every incident that might happen to your organization. But you can have a robust business continuity plan that helps mitigate the effects of unpredictable circumstances. In this episode, Peter speaks with Larry Pomykalski, the Director of National Programs & Business Continuity at SAC Wireless. The two discuss… Why a big imagination leads to better business continuity planning 3 things every company needs in their business continuity plan How to get leadership's buy-in on safety Best ways to communicate with employees in remote locations You can contact Larry at larrypomykalski@sacw.com. The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here.

This week Monique shares her opinions on where Beyoncé stores her 24 Grammys, considers eating peppermint-flavored Pringles and offers tips on how to stay mentally healthy this holiday season. Monique asks, “Are online critics dismissing the work done by marginalized communities during the HIV/AIDS epidemic when they say, 'All America has is free condoms!” Monique examines the work done by the LGBTQ community for contraceptives with Gustavo Carlos, HIV Testing and Mental Health Counselor from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community center in New York. Monique chats with Reverend Rob Newells, Director of National Programs from the Black AIDS Institute, about what it was like at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and finally, Pearl Ricks from the Reproductive Justice Action Collective shares what we all can do to expand upon reproductive justice.A big thank you to our guests: Gustavo Carlos, HIV Testing and Mental Health Counselor The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center gaycenter.org Reverend Rob Newells, Director of National Programs Black AIDS Institute blackaids.org Pearl Ricks, Executive Director Reproductive Justice Action Collective rejacnola.org Advertise on Ace Of Hearts via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk to Branden about his time as an infantry soldier in the Marine Corps and how his experiences over a 15 year career with a total of 7 deployments led to him being in a place where a lot of our veterans today find themselves, needing help but not knowing where to turn or even having a desire to do so. Through all this Branden ended up at a Mighty Oaks Warrior Legacy Program and found healing and the way forward. Nole has also attended on of these Mighty Oaks Legacy Programs. If you are dealing with any level of PTS or think you may know someone who is, this episode is for you, and even if you don't this is a good listen that will give you a window into what is going on right now with so many of our veterans and first responders. Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs.Nole on the Mighty Oaks Show.Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" for our intro/outro!

Rania Mankarious, Crime Stoppers of Houston C.E.O.  is our guest. Everyone knows Crime Stoppers for their role as a crime tip line, but most people have no idea about their role and programs to help keep kids safe all over the Country. Their programs help keep children safe in schools, plus they have taken the lead to help keep kids safe in camps. They also actively teach crime awareness and prevention for everyone in our communities. Rania also shares her fascinating story and how her background fuels her passion to help keep our communities safe.          Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitney Kimball Coe provides a preview of the Rural Assembly Everywhere, the first time the gathering will be online beginning Monday October 26 and wrapping up Friday October 30. The Rural Assembly is a nationwide movement of people and organizations building a smarter, greener, more inclusive rural America. Coe is the Director of National Programs at the Center for Rural Strategies, the home base of the Rural Assembly. For more information or to register (it's free!) go to www.ruralassembly.org.

Michelle chats with Whitney Kimball Coe, director of National Programs at the Center for Rural Strategies and the leader of the Rural Assembly, about the upcoming Rural Assembly Everywhere Festival, and with three presenters at this landmark event including, Kathleen Sebelius, former HHS Secretary, Benya Kraus, co-founder of Lead for America and Executive Director of Lead for Minnesota, and Norma Flores Lopez, chair of the Child Labor Coalition’s Domestic Issues Committee and an activist with Justice for Migrant Women.   Rural Assembly Everywhere is a free, five-day (October 26-30) streaming virtual conference/festival, where you can tune in at any time to find out what’s happening in this critical time in rural America, Coe explains. The festival includes “main stage” keynotes from various authors and thought leaders, including Sarah Smarsh, author of Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth, Dr. Richard Besser of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Rural Everywhere will cover vital issues and headlines from The Daily Yonder, such as the rural vote in the 2020 elections, and racial justice in rural America. Breakout sessions will focus on more specific issues, including climate change, resiliency, and developing the next generation of rural leaders. Also, Coe notes, there will be a happy hour every day, at which attendees can network with other attendees. To register for this can’t miss virtual festival, visit ruralassembly.org. The major rural health issues today, according to Sebelius, include access to providers and hospitals; the promise of telemedicine to provide that access in, for example, specialty care and mental health; how resiliency in rural America can attract new providers and residents; and access to fast broadband, especially in education and health. Kraus, who will be facilitating a conversation with author Sarah Smarsh at the Everywhere event, discusses her rural outreach efforts in Minnesota, her relationship with immigrant and other entrepreneurs in Waseca, and the inspiring experience of “working your way back home.” At Lead for America, she explains, potential rural contributors can be matched with rural communities to earn two-year fellowships to enable them to bring best practices back to their hometowns. The Justice for Migrant Women, Lopez says, protects and advances rural and migrant women’s rights through education, public awareness, and advocacy. Rural America is not all white, as some politicians believe, but is actually diverse, and her organization tries to make sure that rural women are truly heard. In this election year, that means getting out the vote, she notes. Migrant farmworkers are essential works, she adds, and while they are starting to get more recognition, that doesn’t mean they’re getting needed workplace protections, such as overtime pay and the right to organize.  

 These gasfields: If they were viable industry would already have developed themLast Tuesday Scott Morrison announced the Federal Government's plan for a gas-led recovery from the coronavirus recession. Described by Katharine Murphy in The Guardian as A gas-fuelled calamity, the plan has been widely criticised for not being financially viable, a boondoggle to the fossil fuel industry and ignoring the urgent need for action on climate change.Cam Walker is the campaigns coordinator for Friends of the Earth Australia. He outlines the problems with the Government's gas plan, describes what a green-led recovery would look like and encourages us to check out the Market Forces report on who’s funding fossil fuels in Australia. Global Day of Action: Fund our Future Not Gas!https://www.schoolstrike4climate.com/ Super funds moving toward net zero emissions by 2050While Scott Morrison refuses to commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a new report has found that Australian Superannuation funds are following the advice of financial regulators and moving toward a net zero emissions future by 2050. Last week ClimateWorks released the results of research conducted with 20 Australian Superannuation Funds as part of its Net Zero Momentum Tracker series. The report shows that, while there’s still a way to go, results are encouraging. Amandine Denis-Ryan, Head of National Programs at Climateworks, joined me to discuss the report.   

•John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. Sykes discussed the iHeartMedia Why I’m Voting campaign along with the aid of musicians, athletes, cultural influencers and others to share what matters to them the most in the upcoming election season. Listeners will also submit reasons for voting. Why I’m Voting will run across all of iHeartMedia platforms and markets through election day November 3rd. Listeners can submit their own 20 second or less audio or video message at iheartradio.com/vote.•David Anderson, PhD, is the Senior Director of National Programs and Outreach at the Child Mind Institute. Dr. David Anderson discussed how COVID-19 is affecting families and children headed back to school. He covered how the pandemic is affecting kids with preexisting conditions and access to care. He talked about potential new conditions that may arise from the pandemic and what parents and caregivers can do to recognize the symptoms and get help as early as possible.

This week is a very special episode as we sat down with Stephanie Davis, VP of National Programs for The Miracle League, an organization that provides baseball to special needs kids and adults.

In difficult economic times, the companies that succeed are often the ones that have developed great relationships and partners. As the saying goes, “If you want to travel fast, go alone. If you want to travel far, go together with others.” With all that's going on in the mortgage industry as we move through the pandemic and see the changes that have been implemented, we're excited to bring on the podcast Justin Demola to gain his perspective for what's taking shape with so many lenders in this new economic environment! Justin Demola is Vice President of Sales at Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative, and he will be our guest in the Hot Topic segment! Justin leads the overall sales and marketing efforts of the co-op and oversees the National Programs platform of providers. Focused on delivering unique value to members through new benefits, innovative solutions and opportunities to connect, Justin brings 27 years of experience in mortgage, consulting and business development to this role. Most recently, Justin served as COO of MLB Residential Lending, LLC, a member of Lenders One, and prior to that, he was President of The Hills Mortgage and Finance Company, LLC. Justin is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator and Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB). In addition to his role at Lenders One, Justin serves as resident CMB instructor for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)'s CMB Final Prep Course, sharing his insight and support with current students. Topics covered in this Episode: 1. How are your members fairing during these uncertain times? 2. How is Lenders One helping its members during these times? 3. Anything new on the horizon at Lenders One? Read more... In difficult economic times, the companies that succeed are often the ones that have developed great relationships and partners. As the saying goes, “If you want to travel fast, go alone. If you want to travel far, go together with others.” With all that's going on in the mortgage industry as we move through the pandemic and see the changes that have been implemented, we're excited to bring on the podcast Justin Demola to gain his perspective for what's taking shape with so many lenders in this new economic environment! Justin Demola is Vice President of Sales at Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative, and he will be our guest in the Hot Topic segment! Justin leads the overall sales and marketing efforts of the co-op and oversees the National Programs platform of providers. Focused on delivering unique value to members through new benefits, innovative solutions and opportunities to connect, Justin brings 27 years of experience in mortgage, consulting and business development to this role. Most recently, Justin served as COO of MLB Residential Lending, LLC, a member of Lenders One, and prior to that, he was President of The Hills Mortgage and Finance Company, LLC. Justin is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator and Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB). In addition to his role at Lenders One, Justin serves as resident CMB instructor for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)'s CMB Final Prep Course, sharing his insight and support with current students. Topics covered in this Episode: 1. How are your members fairing during these uncertain times? 2. How is Lenders One helping its members during these times? 3. Anything new on the horizon at Lenders One? Read more...

In difficult economic times, the companies that succeed are often the ones that have developed great relationships and partners. As the saying goes, “If you want to travel fast, go alone. If you want to travel far, go together with others.” With all that’s going on in the mortgage industry as we move through the pandemic and see the changes that have been implemented, we’re excited to bring on the podcast Justin Demola to gain his perspective for what’s taking shape with so many lenders in this new economic environment! Justin Demola is Vice President of Sales at Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative, and he will be our guest in the Hot Topic segment! Justin leads the overall sales and marketing efforts of the co-op and oversees the National Programs platform of providers. Focused on delivering unique value to members through new benefits, innovative solutions and opportunities to connect, Justin brings 27 years of experience in mortgage, consulting and business development to this role. Most recently, Justin served as COO of MLB Residential Lending, LLC, a member of Lenders One, and prior to that, he was President of The Hills Mortgage and Finance Company, LLC. Justin is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator and Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB). In addition to his role at Lenders One, Justin serves as resident CMB instructor for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s CMB Final Prep Course, sharing his insight and support with current students. Topics covered in this Episode: 1. How are your members fairing during these uncertain times? 2. How is Lenders One helping its members during these times? 3. Anything new on the horizon at Lenders One? Read more...

Cathy interviews longtime friend and client of Curtis Financial Planning, Sally Kuhlman. Sally is Director of National Programs for Beyond Differences, a nonprofit that works to inspire students at all middle schools nationwide to end social isolation and create a culture of belonging for everyone. Cathy and Sally discuss adjusting to life during a pandemic and how they are finding balance while sheltering in place. For show notes and important links, visit: https://curtisfinancialplanning.com/2020/05/25/episode-1-life-and-work-during-covid-19/

We all know lending in the USA differs from Canada. What should you be watching out for when talking to lenders on the USA. What scams should you be aware of? Glen Sutherland A Canadian Investing in the U.S. ITunes Podcast/ Youtube/ Stitcher GlenSutherland.com Glen@GlenSutherland.com

What is possible when youth are asked to engage in the discourse about what is meant by “adolescence”? Our May reading for Marginal Syllabus describes what happens when educators and youth partner together to explore historically situated views of adolescence. This article by Sophia Sarigianides details the ways in which one educator helped familiarize students with the genealogy of adolescence, understand the ways that discourses around adolescents/adolescence function in the world, question the implications of these discourses for themselves and their peers, and explore the possibilities for performance and taking action. Guests Sophia Tatiana Sarigianides, Professor & Coordinator of Secondary English, Westfield State University Cherise McBride, Ph.D. Student, University of California, Berkeley Christina Cantrill, Associate Director of National Programs, National Writing Project Remi Kalir, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado at Denver; Co-Founder, Marginal Syllabus Related Links "Performative Youth: The Literacy Possibilities of De-essentializing Adolescence"

Alan-Michael Graves is the National Director of National Programs at the Good+Foundation. When the COVID-19 crisis started, his program had to act fast to figure out how to continuing delivering services to their partners. They quickly moved from delivering training and in-kind good to making grants to directly support organizations and families. Alan-Michael shares how the idea evolved, how they pitched it to their funders, and the importance of having relationships and partnerships in the community.

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Dr. Tiffany (Tiff) Jones, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) who is on the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Sport Psychology Registry.  With over 15 years of consulting experience, Dr. Tiff is the Founder of X-Factor Performance Consulting, specializing in mental skills training for athletes, teams, coaches, and corporations who are interested in reaching their excellence.     Dr. Jones shares many great tips on how to be a better sports parent, why it is important to focus on relationship in coaching, and the number one hurdle athletes need to jump in order be successful.      Highlights from the Podcast: What is the biggest obstacle that holds athletes back? How long does it take to learn a new mental skill? What is mental toughness? What are the best qualities a coach can develop to be better and more influential? How important is relationship in coaching? Why is athlete awareness so important? How can taking an assessment help a team perform at a higher level? Are kids looking for reasons why to get off their phone? Dr. Jones explains a few sport psychology strategies  "The road of life is paved with flat squirrels that couldn’t make a decision." Know your role, Parents.      Dr. Tiff was the consultant for the U20 USA Women’s National Soccer team in 2008 (World Cup Champions) and 2010.  She also was the mental skills consultant in 2010 for the Women’s Professional Soccer League.  Dr. Tiff has worked with D1, D2, D3 Universities and Colleges across the country including but not limited to North Carolina State University (NC State), Louisiana State University (LSU), Kennesaw State University, Penn State Women’s Soccer, and Lynchburg University.  She was the primary consultant for Greg Norman’s Championship Golf Academy and for several New England Prep Schools.   Currently Dr. Tiff consults with USA Ice Hockey, USA Swimming, University of Florida (Go Gators), University of Southern California (USC) Women’s Tennis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, William Smith Athletics, Skidmore Athletics, Stevenson University, Meghan Klingenberg Soccer Camps, and True North Sports.  Along with the National Programs and Universities, Dr. Tiff works with several professional athletes in a variety of sports and has become a consistent guest on CNN World Sports.   Dr. Tiff is a former College soccer player, playing for the Hall of Fame Coach Alice Ann Wilber.  She attended Springfield College receiving her Master’s and Doctorate, specializing in sport and performance psychology.      Resources mentioned: Athlete Assessments https://athleteassessments.com  Equilibria in Sports https://www.equilibriainsports.com Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, by Alex Hutchinson   Connect with Dr. Tiff Jones LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tiffany-r-jones-a827566/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrTiffJones     5th Annual Way of Champions Conference registration is open!  We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.      Help Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.    We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including:  Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.     Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Join NWP Radio to learn about NCTE’s Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning (AEPL) and their annual conference. Our guests include Bruce Novak, the conference organizer; Mary Rose O’Reilley, this year’s keynote speaker; and Jeff Wilhem, director of the Boise State Writing Project. This year’s conference, “The Art of Encounter in Teaching and Learning,” will take place in Colorado, June 25-28, and there is a discount for NWP teacher-leaders. Guests Bruce Novak, Conference Organizer and Education Task Force Coordinator, Foundation for Ethics and Meaning Mary Rose O'Reilley, Professor Emerita of English, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Jeff Wilhelm, Director, Boise State Writing Project Tanya Baker (Host), Director of National Programs, National Writing Project Related Links Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning The Peaceable Classroom Radical Presence Planning Powerful Instruction Teaching Literacy for Love and Wisdom

This week, our host Nina Rupp recaps the Daily topics of the week (new podcast deals, portable nut butter packs, cannabusiness initiatives by and for people of color, and fast food giants tapping into cultural trends for kids' meal toys) before being joined by Kassia Graham, Director of National Programs and Social Media at Cannaclusive. Kassia gives Nina valuable insight into the topic of socially-equitable cannabusiness by and for people of color. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

In this final segment of our four-part, in-depth series.  “Rural Communities: Conquering Challenges, Optimizing Opportunities,” produced in association with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Michelle talks to three major thought leaders about pressing challenges and the future of living in rural America: Tom Morris, the Associate Administrator for Rural Health Policy in HHS’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), who oversees the work of the Office of Rural Health Policy; Dr. Allen Pratt, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association (NREA); and Whitney Kimball Coe, the director of National Programs at the Center for Rural Strategies, where she leads the Rural Assembly, a nationwide movement striving to build better policy and more opportunity for rural communities. The three big challenges in rural education today are teacher shortages, broadband and connectivity, and access to jobs in rural regions, according to Pratt. He notes Montana is trying to make it easier for potential teachers from rural areas to get licensed. Morris says that if you train people in rural areas, it’s more likely that they’ll stay in rural communities, noting that his office funded 27 new rural residency planning grants this year. Through its grant authority. Morris’s office engage in outreach in rural communities, such as it recent four-year pilot on obstetric services, which links the major stakeholders in this area. As far as success stories are concerned, Pratt cites a coding program in Montana, a wildlife initiative outside of Buffalo, NY, and scholarship to teacher aides in Arizona, while Morris mention what rural communities in Missouri and Maine are doing to combat COPD and projects in rural areas in Washington and Kentucky that are improving the population’s health status. Coe discussed the takeaways from the recent Rural Women’s Summit in Greenville, NC, including the leadership roles played by women in creating healthier rural communities (with or without the leadership titles) and the fact they should be better supported and the level of optimism that was bursting at the seams at the conference and how that could lead to changing of the narrative on rural communities. Finally, Coe cited the influence of the nonpartisan Vote, Run, Lead, which held a workshop at the Summit for women considering running for public office. This episode and the entire four-part series was sponsored and supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, rwjf.org.

Author Samuel Jaye Tanner joins us to talk about his article, "Whiteness is a White Problem: Whiteness in English Education." Our guests discuss how white people in an American context have problems with race that are distinct from the racism people of color experience, and how white English educators can rethink their roles in dismantling white supremacy. This discussion launches the second iteration of LEARN, a Marginal Syllabus co-developed with the National Writing Project (NWP) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). During each month, from November to June during the 2019-20 academic year, we will collaboratively read and discuss an article, published in four different NCTE journals, that investigates the intersection of literacy and equity. Refer to the 2019-20 syllabus for information on all the annotatable readings; these will go “live” on the first Monday of each month, along with related events hosted by the National Writing Project. Guests Sam Tanner, Assistant Professor, PennState Andrea Zellner, Literacy Consultant, Oakland Schools (MI) Christina Cantrill, Associate Director of National Programs, National Writing Project Joe Dillon, Co-Founder, Marginal Syllabus; Teacher, Rangeview High School in Aurora Public Schools in Colorado; Denver Writing Project Teacher-Consultant Remi Kalir, Co-Founder, Marginal Syllabus; Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver School of Education and Human Development Related Links "Whiteness is a White Problem: Whiteness in English Education" 2019-20 Marginal Syllabus

Join us for a discussion of a new report by Common Sense Media, The Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st-Century Classroom, which explores how K–12 educators have adapted to critical shifts in technology in schools and society. Our guests discuss the benefits of teaching lifelong digital citizenship skills along with the challenges of preparing students to critically evaluate online information and how educators across the country are adapting in today's fast-changing digital world. Guests Kim Douillard, Director, San Diego Area Writing Project Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy, Common Sense Education Kaili Hwang, Foundations Manager, Common Sense Education Erin Wilkey Oh, Executive Editor of Education Content & Distribution, Common Sense Media Christina Cantrill, Associate Director of National Programs, National Writing Project Related Links Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st Century Classroom "Which digital citizenship skills do students need most" "4 ways to improve digital equity in your classroom" "Smart Tech Use for Equity"

Join in for a conversation about creating the writing life, with Stephanie Vanderslice, professor of creative writing and Director of the Arkansas Writer’s MFA Workshop at the University of Central Arkansas, and author of The Geek’s Guide to the Writing Life. We talk about her book, discuss the role formal education plays in creative writing, and more. Guests Stephanie Vanderslice, Professor of Creative Writing and Director, Arkansas Writers MFA Workshop, University of Central Arkansas Tanya Baker (Host), Director, National Programs, National Writing Project

For the 300thepisode of Community Cats Podcast, Stacy is joined by Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs for Neighborhood Cats. Previously featured on CCP Episode 13, Episode 127, and Episode 218, Bryan is back to talk about how things are going for community cats in Hawaii, and about the new book he has co-authored. And of course, he and Stacy discuss the ongoing webinar series that CCP and Neighborhood Cats are partnering on. Bryan, who is now located in Hawaii, reports that Neighborhood Cats has established a great partnership with the Maui Humane Society. MHS has a high-volume spay/neuter clinic that handles community cats, and over the past two years, the shelter has seen live release rates for cats go from around 25% to over 90%! He is also seeing some progress on Oahu as a result of working with humane organizations there. In general, the wildlife and conservation community is still opposed to TNR in Hawaii, and Bryan reports that Neighborhood Cats’ early efforts to sit down with these groups to get on the same page did not meet with success. So they have chosen to focus on the work at hand—how to get the cats under control—rather than on trying to convince the “other side” of the merits of TNR. Bryan feels that people are hungry for practical solutions, so Neighborhood Cats just keeps on doing the work they feel needs to be done. “We don’t ignore the concerns,” he says, “but we’re not going to let the debate stop us from making progress.” Bryan also has a new book out called The Return to Field Handbook, which he co-authored with HSUS’s Danielle Bays and two other leaders in the community cat world. The book arose as people were starting to think that Return to Field (RTF) was a good idea, but didn’t have a lot of information on how to implement such a program. So the authors decided to put together a handbook to start to build a base of knowledge around RTF. Stacy and Bryan talk at length about some of the keys to an RTF program, and also some of the sticking points for shelters—particularly dealing with healthy, friendly cats. Bryan cautions against going on an “auto-pilot” or one-size-fits-all approach and notes that each individual cat’s circumstances must be examined carefully. He also notes that “TNR and RTF…are two sides of the same coin; they’re both parts of a good community cat program.” To learn more or get your copy of The Return to Field Handbook, visit the Neighborhood Cats website’s resource section. You can also get a copy of the book, as well as more information on TNR and RTF at the Humane Society of the United States website.

This episode of Graying Rainbows features Sherrill Wayland, Director of National Programs for SAGE USA, a key advocacy group that works to improve conditions for LGBT+ elders. Problems of concern include social isolation and access to housing and healthcare. In some parts of the country LGBT+ elders are being forced back into the closet due to religious discrimination masquerading as religious freedom. We also talk about  the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, which provides resources for both elders and their care givers. Links and References: SAGE USA Celebrating 40 years of SAGE National Resource Center on LGBT Aging Announcements: Send email to grayingrainbows@gmail.com or post voice feedback at http://speakpipe.com/docartemis. To win an Amazon gift certificate: post a review of Graying Rainbows in iTunes and send me a screenshot. Connect on Social Media: Twitter: @GrayingR Facebook page: https://fb.me/grayingrainbows Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grayingrainbows

Learn how two teachers from the Philadelphia Writing Project paired primary sources with traditional fictional texts in their classrooms to provide opportunities for students to “read the world and the word.” Guests Latricia Whitfield (co-host), Ph.D. Candidate, Penn Graduate School of Education Beth Patten, Teacher, Kutztown Middle School Jen Freed, Teacher, Springfield High School Christina Cantrill (co-host), Associate Director of National Programs, National Writing Project Links from the Show Penn Graduate School of Education Philadelphia Writing Project on Twitter and Facebook Teaching with Primary Sources Network Project Zero Visual Thinking Strategies Pulitzer Center Ed Resources

Learn how two teachers from the Philadelphia Writing Project paired primary sources with traditional fictional texts in their classrooms to provide opportunities for students to “read the world and the word.” Guests Latricia Whitfield (co-host), Ph.D. Candidate, Penn Graduate School of Education Beth Patten, Teacher, Kutztown Middle School Jen Freed, Teacher, Springfield High School Christina Cantrill (co-host), Associate Director of National Programs, National Writing Project Links from the Show Penn Graduate School of Education Philadelphia Writing Project on Twitter and Facebook Teaching with Primary Sources Network Project Zero Visual Thinking Strategies Pulitzer Center Ed Resources

We kick-off National Poetry Month by visiting with poet and teacher Jack Powers, celebrating the publication of his new book, Everybody’s Vaguely Familiar. We'll also discuss his successful career in teaching writing as a National Writing Project fellow and ways to celebrate National Poetry Month throughout April. Guests Jack Powers, Poet; Teacher at Joel Barlow High School Tanya Baker (Host), Director of National Programs, National Writing Project Bryan Ripley Crandall (Co-Host), Director, Connecticut Writing Project at Fairfield Related Links Everybody's Vaguely Familiar "Fairfield Author Publishes First Poetry Collection" National Poetry Month Poem in Your Pocket Day Connecticut Writing Project at Fairfield

This episode of NWP Radio features a discussion with Pam Moran and Ira Socol about their new book Timeless Learning: How Imagination, Observation, and Zero-Based Thinking Change Schools. The conversation takes imaginative leaps into what schools could be and shares practical advice for how to make the imagined possibilities reality. Guests Pam Moran, Superintendent of Albemarle County Public Schools, Virginia Ira Socol, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Albemarle County Public Schools Tanya Baker (Host), Director of National Programs, National Writing Project Links from the Show Timeless Learning: How Imagination, Observation, and Zero-Based Thinking Change Schools "Insufficiently Transformative" by Ira Socol "Why Zero-Based Thinking is MissionCritical in Reimagining Education" by Ira Socol Hacking Schools: Getting Ourselves to Yes, Pam Moran, TEDx El Cajon "The Phygitals World: Speaking the Language of Creativity" by Pam Moran "What does it mean to build a school? What are our responsibilities now?" by Ira Socol "Habitable Worlds of Learning" by Pam Moran "Why do we read? Why do we write?" by Ira Socol

What is empathy and how is it different than sympathy? What role does literature play in developing critical civic empathy? For this episode of NWP Radio, we'll be interviewing Nicole Mirra about her recently released book Educating for Empathy: Literacy Learning and Civic Engagement. Guests Nicole Mirra, Assistant Professor of Urban Teacher Education at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Graduate School of Education Tanya Baker, Director of National Programs, National Writing Project Links from the Show Educating for Empathy: Literacy Learning and Civic Engagement "From Connected Learning to Connected Teaching: A Necssary Step Forward" Nicole on Twitter October's #NCTEchat: Teaching toward Empathy in Today’s English Classrooms Wakelet summary of the Twitter chat about empathy from 10/14/18

This episode features excerpts from interviews with Evva Kraikul, Executive Director of GLITCH; and Nate Marshall, poet, MC, author and Director of National Programs for the Louder Than A Bomb Youth Poetry Festival. We explore questions of how to self-identify as someone ready to lead and how to help young people to see that potential in themselves.

Javier Ramirez began his FMCS career as a Commissioner in 2005 and currently is the Manager of National/Field Programs, Initiatives and Innovation for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Ser- vice (FMCS). This office bears responsibility for ADR and International services, Education & Train- ing, the FMCS Institute for Conflict Resolution, and National Programs and Innovation. The com- bined efforts of these departments help identify, develop, and implement innovative approaches to labor-management relations and conflict resolution to improve knowledge, delivery and utilization of Agency services. This office plays a key role in achieving and embedding transformational change in the methods and means of delivering services through strategic skill-building, innovative uses of new technology platforms, and cutting-edge approaches.

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Jessica Neptune, the Associate Director of National Programs of the Bard Prison Initiative and Director of BPI’s Chicago office, about the history of BPI and Bard College's success in educating students in prisons in the liberal arts model and placing them into a range of careers after graduation.

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Jessica Neptune, the Associate Director of National Programs of the Bard Prison Initiative and Director of BPI’s Chicago office, about the history of BPI and Bard College's success in educating students in prisons in the liberal arts model and placing them into a range of careers after graduation.

Amazing ep for you, love haters! Today we're talking BRUNCH and we're joined by Chicago poet/sweetheart/budding comedian Nate Marshall. We're not sure about you, but we have never met a capital-P Poet before - and trust us when we say GO FIND A POET TO TALK TO IMMEDIATELY. These are good people. Nate is the author of Wild Hundreds and the director of National Programs for Young Chicago Authors. His album, Grown, is available on Soundcloud. For more Love Hate, visit www.lovehatepodcast.com

Interview! Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs for Neighborhood Cats “It feels like we are starting over in Maui. We are having fascinating on-the-ground experiences!” Stacy catches up with Bryan Kortis today to cover a wide range of topics from what is happening in Hawaii with pending legislation that would help community cats, to an update on the group’s work in Jersey City, New Jersey, where they recently spayed/neutered about 1,000 cats! Lastly, we are covering what is new with catstats.org. Bryan has partnered with the local Maui Humane Society to build a special TNR room and has been getting involved in the community to get hands-on help. It hasn’t been easy, though! He has dealt with a lot of anti-TNR attitudes in Hawaii, which is home to the largest home of endangered bird species. Follow Bryan’s work in Hawaii with the action alert! Bryan also makes presentations at conferences and meetings all around the country and is hosting a training online on October 17th, “Combating the Naysayers”, which you can sign up for now! To find out more about where Bryan is presenting and what he is up to over the coming months, go to www.neighborhoodcats.org.

Join your Kappa Kappa Psi National Vice President for Student Affairs Zac Humphrey and as well as your National Vice President for Programs Marco Krcatovich as they chat about the fraternity's programing over the course of the biennium. The episode concludes with News from Nationals. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the show at kkpsipresents@kkpsi.org or by visiting the shows page here: http://kappakappapsipresents.libsyn.com. You can also reach out to Zac directly by sending an email to zac@kkpsi.org. Want to be a part of the podcast? Get in touch with Zac to set up a time to chat. We're always looking to feature brothers who want to share their story and spend some time talking about Kappa Kappa Psi! You can leave feedback/comments/concerns for the National Council by clicking the button at the bottom of the page here: www.kkpsi.org/VPSA.

Interview! Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs, Neighborhood Cats “We’ve been able to return cats to colonies that otherwise would have been lost in the system.” In his return to the Podcast, Bryan tells Stacy about his recent move to Maui (we’re a little jealous!), which is in crisis when it comes to stray and feral cat populations. He and his wife moved there to bring “progressive and enlightened” thinking to how this community deals with these cats, as well as advocating for the spay/neuter and resources needed to make an impact. He and Stacy also discuss Bryan’s newly available “Cat Stats” database, which is a free TNR program management tool that he built to assist caretakers, trappers, and TNR programs. It facilitates communication among participants, helps map and organize data, and professionalizes a TNR program. Find out more at www.catstats.org

Three site leaders talk to Tanya Baker, NWP Director of National Programs, about what leadership looks like in our network and how the creation of new pathways in would serve more teachers and expand leadership opportunities.

"Make Learning Relevant" is a podcast series full of interviews with leading minds from the Connected Learning Alliance and the field of Digital Media and Learning. Subscribe to this Podcast using iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/connected-learning/id869635683) or your favorite Feed Reader (http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:32859553/sounds.rss) In this episode, we chat with Elyse Eidman-Aadahl - Director of National Programs and Site Development for the National Writing Project (NWP) - about what's needed to create modern learners who can thrive in today's economy. To check out the full "Make Learning Relevant" campaign, visit http://clalliance.org

The Maker Movement is part of a fundamental rethinking about instruction and its place in the process of life-long learning. In this segment we cover the basics every teacher needs to know about it. Follow:@tbakernwp @smartinez@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Sylvia Martinez is co-author of "Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom." She works with schools worldwide to introduce Maker tools, technology. Tanya Baker Ed., has been the director of National Programs atthe National Writing Project (NWP) since 2007.

Governments take different approaches to poverty alleviation in every country, influenced by their histories, institutional frameworks, and systems of governance. But is there any one approach that has been the most effective? Does each country have to tailor poverty alleviation schemes to its own specific context? This thesis project compares and contrasts two national-level schemes: Brazil’s Bolsa Familia, a conditional cash transfer program, and India’s National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, a rights-based employment scheme.