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The DEI Discussions - Powered by Harrington Starr
Finding Your Voice in FinTech Leadership | Tiffany Johnson, Chief Product Officer at NMI

The DEI Discussions - Powered by Harrington Starr

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 12:04


In this inspiring episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Tiffany Johnson, Chief Product Officer at NMI and one of American Banker's Most Influential Women in FinTech 2024.From launching innovations like Apple Cash and Uber Instant Pay to driving real inclusion through mentorship and advocacy, Tiffany shares her journey and the actionable steps we can all take to create lasting change. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.com

Chit Chat Money
A Secret Housing Stock: 20% Earnings Growth, P/E of 8 With Capital Mindset

Chit Chat Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 54:55


On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan and Brett talk to Fabio from Capital Mindset about NMI Holdings (ticker: NMIH). Find out why this stock has grown earnings at 20% per year but only trades at 8x earnings. They discuss: (00:00) Introduction to NMI Holdings and PMI Insurance (06:29) The Evolution of Mortgage Insurance Post-2008 (11:22) NMI Holdings: A New Player in the Market (16:11) Market Dynamics and NMI's Competitive Edge (21:13) Risks and Key Performance Indicators for NMI Holdings (31:07) Housing Market Dynamics and Anomalies (40:30) Geographic Concentration and Market Focus (46:54) Earnings Review and Business Performance FOLLOW CAPITAL MINDSET: https://x.com/capital_mindset ***************************************************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks  Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks  Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/  ********************************************************************* Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks  A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond's YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. ********************************************************************* FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors. With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠finchat.io/chitchat  ********************************************************************* Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Light 'Em Up
Taser, Taser, Taser! Conducted Energy Weapons: “Less-lethal”? Do they Save Lives and Reduce Civilian Shootings or Facilitate Cardiac Arrest and are Used in a Reckless, Punitive Manner?

Light 'Em Up

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 65:29


 Welcome to this electric, super-charged, high voltage brand-new episode of Light ‘Em Up!As season 5 will soon be a rap and in the books, please tell a friend that lives overseas about us!  We are now actively being downloaded in 115 countries.We expose and tell the truth in a world filled with confusion and bold-faced lies.We delve into the facts not the fiction about:  TASERS —Conducted Energy Devices (CED's) also referred to as Conducted Energy Weapons (CEW's):  A weapon that is deemed to be “less than lethal” and has been touted as saving lives and reducing civilian shootings, but in reality, carries the heavy baggage of a complicated past that I've personally observed being deployed in a punitive, wanton and capricious manner.We'll investigate:—      how law enforcement is said to deploy this weapon and how they often truly deploy it in reality.We'll examine:—      several case studies—      the CEW policy of The Akron Police Department (as one of its officers recently fired a TASER at an alleged person of interest riding a bicycle)—      the NYPD and its use of the TASER throughout the capital of the world, New York City—      and peel back all of the critical layers of the onion as to whether these devices can increase the incidence of death from its use.Have you ever been tased?From reputable law enforcement officers, I've been told that you lose control of your bowels and bladder for about a week following being tased. The TASER is an acronym for, believe it or not, (Thomas A. Swift's Electronic Rifle), named after a favorite book of the inventor John Cover who developed the device in the mid 70's.  Cover was a NASA physicist. The hand-held device can be used to incapacitate a person by transmitting a 50K volt electric shock delivered through two, small, barbed darts intended to penetrate clothing, puncture the skin and remain attached to the target.The darts are connected to the main unit by a thin insulated copper wire and deliver a modulated or controlled electric current designed to disrupt voluntary control of muscles, causing temporary neuromuscular incapacitation (NMI).If the heart is a muscle and it is governed by the electrical system of the human body, why couldn't this device affect the heart muscle?  In peer reviewed research in the scholarly journal “Circulation” from The American Heart Association – an article focused on:  TASER: Electronic Control Devices Can Cause Cardiac Arrest in Humans.In more than 1 instance, it has. The TASER is a branded name which can also be used as a stun gun by pressing it directly against the target's body, thereby administering an electric shock. Similar to a “cattle prod on steroids”. Many in the law enforcement community stand firmly behind the Taser and disagree vehemently that officers are cavalierly using Tasers on people who are passively resisting. However, the fact pattern shows instance after instance where officers have deployed this weapon -- even when they face little danger -- as a means to subdue unarmed people or in a punitive nature for those already in police custody. You be the judge. Watch this video. Officer Used Stun Gun on a Migrant Holding a Toddler, video shows. Tune in to hear ALL of the shocking and electrifying details and mucho, mucho más.Follow our sponsors Newsly & Feedspot here:We want to hear from you!

The Holiness Today Podcast
A Conversation with Lola Brickey, Global NMI Director

The Holiness Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 37:14


On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Global NMI Director, Lola Brickey. She has served as director of Nazarene Missions International for over 10 years. In this conversation Lola shares of the unique role that NMI has in engaging and mobilizing the local church to support Nazarene missions.   Subscribe to NMI Central.   Lifelong Learning Code: 64627   Click here to learn about Life Long Learning  

Leaders In Payments
Episode 346 | NMI Podcast Summary: How Consumers are Influencing the Payments Ecosystem

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 19:29 Transcription Available


In today's episode, key leaders from NMI discuss how Gen Z and millennials are shaping the payments landscape and what businesses need to do to stay relevant. Tiffany Johnson, Chief Product Officer, starts by explaining how these generations influence payment preferences. Millennials, having witnessed the rise of the internet, exhibit diverse payment preferences ranging from cash to digital wallets, prioritizing quality, service, sustainability, and convenience. Gen Z, as true digital natives, expects seamless, mobile-first payment experiences and highly values privacy and security. Johnson emphasizes the importance of embedded payments and creating secure, seamless consumer experiences for NMI stakeholders.Vijay Sondhi, CEO of NMI, further explores the evolving payment preferences of these generations, noting that Gen Z primarily uses digital wallets and mobile payments, viewing their phones as extensions of themselves. Both generations are quick to abandon brands with friction-filled payment processes, favoring seamless, secure, and convenient methods. Sondhi highlights the potential of biometrics for secure authentication and the transformative role of AI in payments, which could shift focus towards enriching life experiences. He underscores the need for businesses to rapidly adapt, adopt scalable and inclusive payment solutions, and think like Gen Z to remain competitive.Kate Hampton, Chief Strategy Officer at NMI, concludes the discussion by emphasizing the importance of omnichannel strategies and payment orchestration in meeting the expectations of Gen Z and millennial consumers. Omnichannel strategies provide a consistent, connected, and seamless shopping experience across multiple channels, including in-person, mobile, online, and unattended. Consumers seek to eliminate friction by having various payment options contextually presented at the right time. For merchants, the challenge lies in integrating these payment methods while maintaining their brand's customer experience. Hampton explains that payment orchestration involves configuring and coordinating complex payment processes to create a smooth and differentiated experience. When done right, payment orchestration is invisible, ensuring effortless payments and enhancing overall customer experience and brand loyalty.This episode is a summary of three NMI podcast episodes - please visit NMI to listen to each separate episode. 

Leaders In Payments
Women Leaders in Payments: Tiffany Johnson, Chief Product Officer at NMI | Episode 339

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 28:07 Transcription Available


Our latest episode of Leaders in Payments focused on women leaders in our industry, takes you through Tiffany Johnson's inspiring path, characterized by resilience, empathy, and a relentless drive for innovation. Tiffany uncovers her role at NMI, comparing it to an "air traffic controller," where she orchestrates everything from market insights to technical solutions.We dive deep into Tiffany's core leadership principles, emphasizing the critical importance of empathy and relationship-building. Hear about her unconventional career path, likened to a rock wall, and how it prepared her to tackle challenges with a "yes" mentality and curiosity. Learn about the supportive women's professional network at her company, and get practical advice for young women aiming to break into the payments industry. From maintaining confidentiality to fostering professional growth, Tiffany's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving payments landscape.In conclusion, Tiffany's leadership principles, emphasis on mentorship, and commitment to building a supportive professional network provide valuable insights for anyone looking to thrive in the payments industry. Whether you're a young professional or an experienced leader, Tiffany's experiences and advice offer inspiration and practical guidance for navigating and succeeding in the ever-evolving world of payments.

Nuus
Collard verduidelik prysstygings, en Top Score

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 0:37


Die hoof van die NMI-groep, Ian Collard het met Kosmos 94.1 Nuus gepraat oor prysstygings van 3 persent wat op ‘n rits van sy produkte vanaf 22 Julie in werking sal tree. Top Score, sy immergewilde mieliemeel, is nie ingesluit op die lys nie. Collard verduidelik hoekom.

To Your Good Health Radio
"Ask the Doctor" with Dr. David Friedman

To Your Good Health Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024


Tune in for the answer to these questions from listeners:    This inflation is unbearable. With food prices on the rise, are there any money-saving strategies that you can share?Nancy Meadows - Schaumburg, ILI drink 1-2 glasses of red wine with dinner. Is there a specific type of red wine that's healthier or does it not matter?Eileen Mitchells - Valdosta, GA  An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Are some healthier than others, and what about the sugar content in apples?Brenda O'Brien - Casper, WYI want organic pasture-raised eggs, but always doubt the ones in the grocery store are actually pasture-raised. Do I need to go to a farmers market?Kristin McCarthy - Springhill, TNI have a food intolerance to several things I used to be able to eat with no problem. Why all of a sudden am I not able to eat foods I used to love?Dolores Cohen, Tennessee I love to salt my food. Is salt really as bad as we've been led to believe?Mark Evans - Tampa, FLI suffer from candida and try all of the supplements but it always returns. Any suggestions? Ann Burkus, Sarasota, FL I'm drinking a lot of lemon water but I'm worried all of the acidity is bad for my stomach. Do you concur?Pat Richards - Raleigh, NC Are meal replacement shakes & bars ok to use instead of eating food if I want to lose weight?Fran Denison - Albuquerque, NMI suffer from migraines. Is there a supplement I can take that might help? Anna Edwards, Asheville, NCDo you have a question for Dr. Friedman? Send it to him at AskTheDoctor@ToYourGoodHealthRadio.comIf he answers your question on the air, he'll send you a signed copy of his award-winning, #1 bestselling book, Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He'll also include a free copy of his audiobook, “America's Unbalanced Diet” (over a million copies sold!).To stay updated with Dr. Friedman's latest articles, videos, and interviews, go to DrDavidFriedman.com.You can follow him on social media:X and Facebook: @DrDavidFriedmanInstagram: @DrDFriedman  

The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast
#249 Therapeutic Diets for Gut Health and Food Intolerances with Ben Brown

The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 91:51


Therapeutic diets are promoted everywhere and for a multitude of symptoms. Whether it's low fodmap, sibo diet, low carb, low histamine and of course elimination diets.But what is the actual evidence for these? And how do we personalise them to us?On the podcast with me today is Ben Brown, my go to expert when it comes to anything nutrition and supplement related. Ben is founder and director of the Nutritional Medicine Institute, an educational, advocacy and research group committed to advancing the science and practice of nutritional medicine.Ben is on the academic advisory board and a guest lecturer at BCNH College of Nutrition and Health and guest lectures at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition and the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management. On this episode we dive into the evidence base for a ton of diets, how one would test for a gluten intolerance, we also talk about home test kits for things like allergies and intolerances and whether they're at all worth it.If you want to hear more from Ben and you're interested in these topics I highly recommend you check out the NMI conference that will be on later this year in October 2024. I attended last year and I was blown away by the quality of lectures from medical doctors, researchers and nutrition professionals. This years theme is “Mitochondrial Nutrition for Fatigue, the Brain, and Healthy Ageing”: https://www.nmi.health/nmi-summit-2024/

De Nieuwe Wereld
#1586: Kunnen Nederlandse studenten nog concurreren met China of India? | Sezgin Cihangir

De Nieuwe Wereld

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 53:59


Ad Verbrugge in gesprek met Sezgin Cihangir van het Nederlands Mathematisch Instituut over de stand van het rekenonderwijs in Nederland. Op 22 mei wordt er een bijeenkomst over het rekenonderwijs door het NMI. Meld je hier aan: https://www.mathematischinstituut.nl/artikelen/laat-je-stem-horen-over-de-toekomst-van-het-rekenonderwijs-op-22-mei/ Kom op 28 juni naar De Nacht van De Nieuwe Wereld. Bestel je kaarten hier: https://dnw.eventgoose.com/ - Een eerder gesprek met Sezgin Cihangir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K7L9bJDy3o - Een eerder gesprek over het rekenonderwijs met Peter Langerak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzXrz_gj4qQ - Het rapport van de onderwijsinspectie: https://www.onderwijsinspectie.nl/documenten/rapporten/2024/04/17/rapport-de-staat-van-het-onderwijs-2024- Beter Onderwijs Nederland: https://www.beteronderwijsnederland.nl/- Over de lesmethode 'Wetenswaardig': https://www.mathematischinstituut.nl/wetenswaardig/

Nuus
Amushelelo wil meulens, wat 2 500 werksgelenthede bied, sluit...

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 0:39


Die luidrugtige aktivis Michael Amushelelo het tydens sy hofverskyning voor regter Hannelie Prinsloo 'n aggressiewe toon gehandhaaf en gesê hy sal seker maak dat maatskappye soos Namib Mills nie kan voortbestaan of winsgewend kan werk nie. Volgens hom is dit weens hulle "rassistiese gedrag". Die NMI-groep verskaf egter werk aan 2 500 mense en met ‘n afhanklikheid-verhouding van 3,8 per salaristrekker, maak 9 500 mense staat op die maatskappy. Prinsloo het 'n tussentydse interdik uitgereik om Amushelelo en 'n groep van 26 te keer om die ingang na die maatskappy se perseel onwettig te versper en te dreig om sy bedrywighede te staak. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gepraat met Ian Collard, die hoof van NMI-groep, oor hoeveel werknemers die maatskappy in diens het.

PragmaticLive
Why Prioritizing Problems Over Features is the Answer with Tiffany Johnson

PragmaticLive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 30:56


 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA  Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/  Start your Product Manager certification here "Often your merchants and your partners are trying to solve the same problem, they just might have a different idea on how to get there." – Tiffany Wear Johnson, Chief Product Officer at NMI In this episode of Product Chats, Tiffany Wear Johnson, the Chief Product Officer of NMI and American Banker's Most Influential Women in Payments (2022), joins us to discuss the complexities of product management in a B2B2C environment, the importance of focusing on problems rather than features, and the strategies used to manage competing priorities among different buyer personas. Key Takeaways: Takeaway 1: Transitioning from a reactive feature list roadmap to an outcome-based roadmap can help manage contention between different stakeholders by focusing on shared objectives. Takeaway 2: Organizing product teams around 'value streams' rather than personas can help the team better understand the customer journey and prioritize tasks that have the most impact. Takeaway 3: Data and storytelling are crucial tools for understanding product metrics and making informed decisions. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tiffany Wear Johnson is the Chief Product Officer of NMI, a company that focuses on payment gateway technology. She's been named one of the most influential women in payments in 2022 by American Banker and is Money 20/20 Rise Up Leadership Recipient. Tiffany has effectively managed multiple layers of customer relationships in the B2B2C space and has implemented approaches that have transformed product strategies at NMI. ABOUT PRAGMATIC INSTITUTE: Since 1993, we've provided training and professional development for product, design, and data professionals to accelerate innovation, increase customer satisfaction, and bolster revenue. Through our comprehensive methods and propriety Pragmatic Framework, we train professionals with the skills needed to accelerate their product management and product marketing careers, increase team efficiency, and boost revenue. Our online, in-person, and on-demand courses are taught by industry experts with decades of experience at top companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, Hallmark, Quaker Oats, and Dun & Bradstreet. We offer individual course training in product, design and data, and certification tracks for Product Management Certifications, Product Marketing Certifications, and the Pragmatic Product Master Certification. All attendees gain access to the Pragmatic Alumni Community, a network of over 30,000 alumni worldwide. If you're looking for product management or product marketing training or are pursuing a product marketing certification or product management certification, browse our certification paths at https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/product/. Courses are available online, in-person, or on-demand to fit your schedule. Want to learn more about becoming a Pragmatic Certified Product Manager? Learn more here. #ProductManagement #ProductManager #ProductManagementCertification #ProductManagementStrategy #PragmaticInstitute

Midwifery Wisdom Podcast
A Conversation with Elizabeth Davis

Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 53:12


This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast we are joined by a truly remarkable guest! Cohosts Augustine Colebrook has the opportunity to sit down with the one and only Elizabeth Davis, author of Heart and Hands, and cofounder of NMI.Together the two dive into some incredible topics. Elizabeth shares her personal history that led her to birthwork and the projects she has been involved in. She also shares the story behind NMI, how the idea was born, who was involved in the project, and more. The two talk about how midwifery can be made mainstream, licensure for midwives, and, of course, share some beautiful magic and wisdom for all.Grab a warm drink, settle in, and prepare yourself for a remarkable episode.Show Resources-Elizabeth's Website-Robbie Davis-Floyd's Website-Belize Retreat-Midwifery Wisdom Website-Midwife Definition Shirt

The Holiness Today Podcast
NMI Central - December 2023

The Holiness Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 9:45


On this episode, listen to an audio version of NMI Central from December. Mission highlights in the month of December include Nigeria and Singapore. Please join us in praying for those impacted by the terror attacks that occurred in Nigeria this Christmas. May God's mercy and justice prevail.   NMI central focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.    Alabaster highlight video from Nazareth, Israel Eurasia Region: https://vimeo.com/830271642/c166b16d1d?share=copy 

iPad Pros
Apple Watch Retrospective with Matt Birchler (iPad Pros - 0188)

iPad Pros

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 79:05


Matt Birchler is a UI/UX designer at NMI and makes videos over on A Better Computer. Learn more about Matt at www.birchtree.me. Matt joins the podcast once again for our annual non-iPad episode this year diving into a retrospective on the Apple Watch. This episode of iPad Pros is sponsored by Glisten. Glisten is the "Good Listen" podcast app for Language Learners. It's all you need to immerse yourself in a language, on the path to becoming fluent. Learn more at www.glisten.ist. Download Glisten now for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Bonus content and early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Bonus content and early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts! Subscribe today to get instant access to iPad Possibilities, iPad Ponderings, and iPad Historia!Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Live Video Recording: https://youtube.com/live/mlrdAOoQxJkLinks:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/glisten-language-podcasts/id6447008785https://birchtree.mehttps://youtube.com/@abettercomputerhttps://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-3-the-birchtree-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-4-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-5-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-6-the-birchtree-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-7-the-birchtree-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-8-the-a-better-computer-review/Chapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:14: Support the Podcast00:01:38: Matt Birchler00:05:35: The Original00:18:47: Series 1 and 200:22:44: Series 300:26:51: Series 400:33:22: Series 500:38:00: Sponsor - Glisten00:39:37: Series 600:46:24: SE (First Generation)00:47:18: Series 700:56:36: Series 8/Ultra 1/SE 201:06:56: Series 9 and Ultra 201:13:47: Final Thoughts01:17:59: Where can people find you online?01:18:24: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

有話好說
美國金髮女孩經濟將臨?房地產成中國經濟關鍵?外溫內溫?採購經理人指數PMI NMI看產業復甦!(2024/1/2)

有話好說

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 56:58


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Collard gesels oor waarde van EPA, veral met koring

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 0:37


Maatskappye kan nou aansoek doen om te deel in die tarief-vry of verlaagde invoer belasting vir produkte vanaf die Verenigde Koninkryk, in terme van die EPA fasiliteit vir suiwel en koring. Daar is net meer as 50 ton gars, 15 ton botter, amper 30 ton graangebaseerde voedsel, 198 ton kaas, 1,98 ton roomys, 2 ton varkvet, 14 ton vark en amper 4 000 ton koring beskikbaar. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gesels met Ian Collard, die hoof van die NMI-groep, wat meer oor die tariewe verduidelik.

Leaders In Payments
Anytime Anywhere Payments: Debbie Guerra, Chief Product Officer at ACI Worldwide | Episode 273

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 24:12 Transcription Available


In this episode we'll navigate the evolving landscape of Omnichannel Commerce. Join me and Debbie Guerra, Chief Product Officer of ACI Worldwide, as we decode the journey from traditional in-store experiences to the dynamic world of accepting diverse payment types across numerous channels (in-store, online and mobile.) We'll dig into the crucial role that ACI Worldwide is playing in driving this change, and what the future might hold for Omnichannel Commerce. You'll also gain insights into the concept of Anytime Anywhere Payments, as highlighted in the Be Solid campaign in partnership with NMI, and how it's shaping consumer demands and retail trends.As we dive deeper, we'll explore the rising trend of digital fraud and the shift to real-time payments including how these trends are reshaping the face of Omnichannel Commerce? From the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in fraud detection to the impact of FedNow on real-time account-to-account payments, we'll cover it all. You'll walk away with a comprehensive understanding of how intelligent payments orchestration is empowering merchants with greater control over their payments infrastructure, making it easier to accept alternative payment methods, and facilitating smoother international expansion. 

Leaders In Payments
Before the Transaction: Kathryn McCall, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Trustly | Episode 260

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 28:42 Transcription Available


Are you navigating the complex realm of security and compliance in payments? Brace yourself for an insightful journey with our guest, Kathryn McCall, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for Trustly Inc. We promise an engaging discussion on how Trustly, a leading global player in open banking payments, is reshaping the field with a cost-effective alternative to traditional payment methods. Learn about Trustly's unique approach to fighting friendly fraud, the significance of know your customer checks, and the necessity of adherence to the Bank Secrecy Act and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network guidelines.What are the intricacies of anti-money laundering and compliance? Kathryn shares her expertise on the challenges in this area, underlining the importance of continuous monitoring for suspicious activity. We delve into the delicate yet essential balance between prompt payments and stringent security measures. Kathryn also shares her thoughts on creating a compliance culture, the inevitable increase in regulations, and how Trustly's expert team artfully manage their compliance programs. So, buckle up for this riveting conversation and get ready to leave with a enriching understanding of compliance and security in the payments industry!

Leaders In Payments
Before the Transaction Series: Chad Wallace, Global Head of Commercial Solutions at Mastercard | Episode 254

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 38:15 Transcription Available


Get ready to unlock the future of B2B payments with our guest, Chad Wallace, Global Head of Commercial Solutions at Mastercard. With his expertise in consumer and corporate banking, Chad sheds light on the shift from traditional cash and checks to digital payments - a transition fueled by the pandemic, evolving consumer expectations, and the influx of new talent in finance roles. He also introduces us to the vast spectrum of products and services his team brings to the table, including commercial cards, virtual cards, and accounts payable products. From Mastercard's partnership with emerging global Fintechs to building scalable, human-centered solutions, our conversation takes you through the dynamics of payments industry. Mastercard's collaboration with Fintechs not only builds solutions but also ideates and provides data necessary to reconcile books. Chad further underlines the importance of digital solutions and how data can be harnessed to maximize working capital, improve payment status and maintain an ISO-based framework. As we look into the crystal ball, Chad paints a picture of the future of B2B payments marked by human-focused design, digitization, interconnectivity, and the growing use of AI. He elaborates on how Mastercard is leveraging these trends with their innovative “beyond card” strategy and embedded finance use cases. As we wrap up, Chad leaves us with his insights on security, value-added services, and the criticality of providing a consumer-grade experience for buyers and suppliers. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that redefines the future of B2B payments.

Leaders In Payments
Before the Transaction: Darryl Cumming, Director of Product Management at Agreement Express / NMI | Episode 249

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 33:15 Transcription Available


Have you ever wondered how the future of underwriting and onboarding looks in the payments industry? Prepare to be enlightened as we sit down with Darryl Cumming, the Director of Product Management for Agreement Express (an NMI company). Our conversation unfolds the significance of automated underwriting and the value of Agreement Express, touching upon its functionality, typical customers and the exciting prospects for the product.During our discussion, we delve into Scan X, a revolutionary product that enriches the onboarding process. We learn how this tool automates merchant decisions, customizes risk recommendations and provides vital risk model performance analytics. Whether you're a greenhorn or a seasoned underwriter, the detailed reporting and performance analytics of Scan X are a treasure trove of guidance and efficiency.We then discuss compliance and fraud protection - an issue every payments business must contend with. Uncover the potential costs your business may face without adequate protective measures. As we spotlight partner tools like KYC Site Scan and IRIS CRM (an NMI company), you'll see how Scan X helps businesses save and bridges the gap between sales and risk management. To finish our conversation, we explore Monitor X, a post-merchant approval solution that safeguards merchants in your portfolio. Tune in for valuable insights into the world of underwriting and onboarding.

Leaders In Payments
Before the Transaction: Jaron Ruckman, Product Manager at IRIS CRM / NMI | Episode 247

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 24:38 Transcription Available


The world of merchant services management is evolving at an impressive pace, thanks to innovations like IRIS CRM. In this episode of our podcast, we were joined by Jaron Ruckman, Product Manager for IRIS CRM, for an insightful conversation about how this revolutionary product is reshaping the industry.IRIS, a product owned by NMI, is a comprehensive merchant services management solution that integrates with top processors and cultivates close-knit client relationships. For ISOs, banks, and ISVs, IRIS offers the benefit of enhanced visibility and accountability. It also provides an infinite data retention policy, which is a crucial feature for maintaining a complete and accessible record of all customer interactions and transactions.We also decipher the complexities of residual reporting and demonstrate the tools you need to streamline split calculations. For businesses that are not utilizing a comprehensive tool like IRIS, the process of managing merchant services can be tedious and error prone. The use of disparate systems and manual processes can result in inefficiencies and inaccuracies. IRIS solves these issues by offering a single, integrated solution that manages the entire life cycle of merchant services.In summary, IRIS a game-changing tool in the realm of merchant services management. Its comprehensive features and functionalities, coupled with its ability to integrate with top processors, make it a must-have tool for any business in the industry. Tune into our podcast for a more detailed exploration of IRIS and its myriad benefits.

Nuus
NMI: Rusland-Afrika-beraad sal invloed op pryse hê

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 0:42


Russiese President Vladimir Putin het vroeër belowe Rusland sal voortgaan met pogings om voorrade graan, kosprodukte, kunsmis en ander goedere aan Afrika te voorsien. Die Namibiese afvaardiging onder leiding van adjunk-president Nangolo Mbumba is in die Russiese hoofstad St. Petersburg vir die tweede Rusland-Afrika Ekonomiese en Humanitêre Beraad. Die beraad het ten doel om ‘n nuwe vlak van wedersyds voordelige vennootskap te bewerkstellig en poog om gelyke samewerking oor alle gebiede te bevorder. Daar word internasionaal berig dat Rusland se landbou-uitvoere, wat kunsmis insluit, ook onder die loep sal kom tydens die beraad. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met Ian Collard, hoof uitvoerende beampte van die NMI-groep gesels wat sê of die beraad 'n invloed op kunsmispryse sal hê.

The Holiness Today Podcast
NMI Central - June 2023

The Holiness Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 16:49


Holiness Today has dedicated one episode each month to NMI Central. NMI Central is a publication focusing on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene. NMI central makes you aware of the prayer needs and praise reports of the global church! It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French and can be subscribed to by clicking here. Mission highlights in the month of June were: Mexico on the Mesoamerica region, Jordan on the Eurasia region, the 75th anniversary of the Alabaster offering that was taken at the 24th NMI convention, and Indonesia on the Asia-Pacific Region.  To view the Alabaster video included in the NMI Central newsletter, check out the following links: Alabaster 75 Years English French Korean Portuguese Spanish 0:00 Intro 0:52 Mexico 5:05 Jordan 9:01 Alabaster 12:13 Indonesia 16:31 Outro

Leaders In Payments
Embedded Finance Series: Jon Briggs, EVP, Head of Commercial Product & Innovation at KeyBank | Episode 228

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 22:35


KeyBank EVP and Head of Commercial Product & Innovation Jon Briggs officially commences our embedded finance series sponsored by NMI. For the next six episodes, we'll be taking a deep dive into this extremely prolific segment of our global ecosystem. How do banks create a successful strategy for embedded finance? What role can and should competitor fintechs play in this strategy and, most importantly, how can you best benefit the end user? Jon is here to answer all this and more. First and foremost, KeyBank defines embedded finance as the secret sauce to answering the following question: How do we take every product and service we offer as a bank today and get it placed in platforms to enable the end client to benefit as much as possible? And this is the ultimate goal for Jon and his team. When it comes to all the factors at play in creating a successful strategy for embedded banking, there are many, many moving parts. To start off, the value chain will be different for every end customer. And every customer is coming to the table with a different level of maturity and potential. Some have a robust tech stack already and others don't. Some have a healthy appetite for risk and others feel differently. This being the case, success in this space requires a flexible model that can meet any client where they are in a manner that fulfills their needs and allows them to build the best possible customer experience.Tune in to hear Jon talk about his strategy for success in embedded finance, including the need to maximize your data, the necessity of modern underwriting, and the important role fintechs play in maximizing KeyBank's embedded ecosystem.

iPad Pros
WWDC 2023 with Matt Birchler (iPad Pros - 0173)

iPad Pros

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 97:54


Matt Birchler is a UI/UX designer at NMI and makes videos over on A Better Computer. Learn more about Matt at www.birchtree.me. In this episode, you'll hear our thoughts on all of Apple's announcements at WWDC 2023. Bonus content and early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Bonus content and early episodes are also available in Apple Podcasts! Subscribe today to get instant access to iPad Possibilities, iPad Ponderings, and iPad Historia!Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Links: Live Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqwHIs7JGKYApple's Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYkq9Rgoj8EChapter Markers00:00:00: Opening00:03:20: Support the Podcast!00:03:59: Matt Birchler00:04:59: MacBook Air00:06:43: Mac Studio00:08:31: Mac Pro00:12:39: iOS 1700:23:23: iPadOS 1700:31:33: MacOS Sonoma00:39:15: AirPods00:41:01: watchOS 1000:44:53: Eye Health00:51:30: tvOS00:53:31:  Vision Pro01:27:22: Closing01:33:29: Other tidbits01:36:06: A Better Computer01:37:18: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clave Chronicles
Arsenio Rodriguez and his musical legacy

The Clave Chronicles

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 31, 2023 49:08


Ethnomusicologist David Garcia speaks with Rebecca about the significance and musical legacy of Arsenio Rodriguez, the prolific Cuban composer, tres player and bandleader. He spent the later decades of his career in New York, and his music was foundational for the emergence of salsa in the 1960s.Songs played:No hay yaya sin guayacánMi china me botóLa vida es un sueñoDame un cachito pa' huelePa' huele, Eddie PalmieriQuítate tu, Fania All-StarsSupport the showIf you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating on Apple PodcastsFollow The Clave Chronicles on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @clavechronicleshttps://theclavechronicles.buzzsprout.comIntro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions

Fintech Unfiltered, by Bank Innovation
Adopting the digital wallet

Fintech Unfiltered, by Bank Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 12:59


The digital wallet market is saturated and has several established players, but this has not stopped new competitors from entering the space. Despite being one of the late arrivals to the space, Paze, a digital wallet being launched by a consortium of banks, including U.S. Bank, Truist, JPMorgan Chase and PNC, is coming to market in Q3, Peter Galvin, chief growth officer at payments fintech NMI told Bank Automation News in this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. 

Hacker Public Radio
HPR3812: PeePaw's computer does nothing

Hacker Public Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023


peepaws computer does nothing who's peepaw, whats the goal to build and understand the inner workings of an 8 bit computer and maybe one day pass it on to a grand kid this episode -nop test do a nop test, that is get the z80 up and running executing the nop instruction using the facilities of an arduino mega board running flash forth to do that, talk about pictures why? flash forth is interactive, without being such a big application itself. Happily runs on an atmega328 why the mega, oodles and oodles of io, so emulating hardware should be a snap use the microcontroller board to provide 5 volts, clock signal and data to get the z80 up and running use the logic probe to see if there is activity on the address bus wiring up hot glued solderless breadboard on to an arduino mega protoshield, white wire is the logicprobe input power and ground first clock, blue control lines int, nmi, wait busrq and reset orange wires data bus address lines go around the chip clockwise from the clock signal (blue wire) we'll be probing A0, next to the ground line 1.logicprobe.jpg 2.power.jpg 3.clock.jpg 4.control.signals.jpg 5.data.jpg 6.ready.to.probe.jpg z80-pinout.jpg 2560-pinout.jpg Click the thumbnail to see the full-sized image fixing some words, refactoring some words, defining new words fixed the data processing word to us the input on pin e4 (digital 2) not the output on pin h6 (digital 9) changed freq= some value to simply pulse, not interested in the specific frequency split clock and logic probe init words added some words to control the reset line reset and run added a word step that allows for single clock pulses the test, mega board plugged into laptop, seral terminal running spool up the logic probe spool up the microcontroller board setting up a port to provide data on the z80 data bus (rudimentary rom) add 5 volts initialize and start the clock probe the clock line probe a0 line a little more to see what else we can discern single step to reset probe m1 single step to reset add halt instruction probe halt line this is output captured from the tests run on the show. lines that begin with a back slash are comments used as narration ok is the forth interpreter reporting it has successfully processed the proceeding word(s), including comments pulse, high and low are output from the logicprobe, all other words are defined in the source text and the end of the notes E FlashForth 5 ATmega2560 13.06.2022 initialize the logic probe ok logicprobe.init ok initialize the clock ok clock.init ok initialize arduinomega ports that interact with z80 ok z80.ports.init ok add power on the board ok probe the clock pin to see if there is activity ok sample pulse ok success! ok probe adrress line A0, pin 30 on the z80 ok sample pulse ok pulse means there is activity on the bus ok stop the clock and probe A0 again, should see either a static high or low signal ok stop.clock sample low ok now move logic probe to pin 27, the M1 signal ok put the z80 in reset and give three clock steps ok reset ok step ok step ok step ok the z80 should be reset, now put in run ok run ok now single step the clock to see the M1 ok signal go from high to low as the z80 begins ok fetching data fro the data bus at address 0 ok step sample high ok step sample high ok step sample low ok step sample low ok step sample high ok success! the M1 signal is working as expected ok now reset the z80 and see what happens when ok we give a different instruction this time hex 76 ok the halt instruction. We should see the halt signal go from ok high to low ok reset step step step ok put hat instruction on data lines ok $76 DATA c! ok now run mode ok run ok step clock and sample pin 18 the halt line ok step sample high ok step sample high ok step sample high ok step sample high ok step sample high ok step sample low ok step sample low ok 4 clock cycles and halt line goes low and stays low, success! ok thanks for listening ok Forth source code -logicprobe marker -logicprobe variable Compare variable Count $100 constant PINH $101 constant DDRH $102 constant PORTH $a0 constant TCCR4A $a1 constant TCCR4B $a8 constant OCR4A $2c constant PINE $2d constant DDRE $2e constant PORTE $6a constant EICRB $3d constant EIMSK : ext4.irq ( -- ) Count @ 1+ Count ! ;i : logicprobe.init ( -- ) %0 DDRE c! e input %0000.0010 EICRB mset falling edge ['] ext4.irq #6 int! attach interrupt ; : clock.init ( -- ) 1249 Compare ! 100 hz %0000.1000 DDRH mset h3 output %0100.0000 TCCR4A c! toggle d6, ph3 on compare match %0000.1011 TCCR4B c! set ctc mode, clk/64 Compare @ OCR4A ! set compare value ; helper words : start.clock ( -- ) %0100.0000 TCCR4A c! %0000.1011 TCCR4B c! ; : stop.clock ( -- ) %0000.0000 TCCR4A c! %0000.0000 TCCR4B c! ; : set.frequency ( n -- ) OCR4A ! ; set compare value : pin.high ( -- ) %0000.1000 PORTH mset ; : pin.low ( -- ) %0000.1000 PORTH mclr ; : open.gate ( -- ) 0 Count ! %0001.0000 EIMSK mset ; : close.gate ( -- ) %0001.0000 EIMSK mclr ; : process.data ( -- ) Count @ 1- Count ! Count @ 0 > if cr ." freq=" 10 * . cr ." pulse" else %0001.0000 PINE mtst if cr ." high" else cr ." low" then then ; : wait 100 ms ; : sample ( -- ) open.gate wait close.gate process.data ; nop tester -nop marker -nop $20 constant PINA $21 constant DDR.DATA $22 constant DATA $23 constant PINB $24 constant DDRB $25 constant PORTB $2f constant PINF $30 constant DDRF $31 constant PORTF %0000.0001 constant WAIT %0000.0010 constant BUSRQ %0000.0100 constant RESET %0001.0000 constant INT %0010.0000 constant NMI : z80.ports.init ( -- ) data port output $ff DDR.DATA c! control signals, output NMI INT or DDRB mset WAIT BUSRQ RESET or or DDRF mset nop instruction on data port $ff DATA mclr control lines high NMI INT or PORTB mset WAIT BUSRQ RESET or or PORTF mset ; : reset ( -- ) RESET PORTF mclr ; : run ( -- ) RESET PORTF mset ; : step ( -- ) pin.high 1 ms pin.low ; logicprobe.init clock.init z80.ports.init sample

Eazy Sense
Eazy Sense - The Triple Threat

Eazy Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 44:19


Alzheimer, Parkinson and EpilepsyThese are degenerating neurons! Neurodegeneration! Our Biomedical Imaging in Neurodegeneration, Book in progress. Join us! By the way- Are you forgetting? Hybrid Imaging Techs, molecular-MRI and neuromolecular- Neuromolecular Imaging.-NMi.Let's put them together. The new kid on the block is working on the next generation sensor- a manufacturer, philanthropist and investor are needed to come together. A licensee is welcome. Let's talk.on the show- 866 451 1451. All techs can see it all!!!!! Then, why is the new kid's tech needed? Each one does something different. Economy, size, no tracers, no tunnels, small encasement and small scanning device- a big word, potentiostat but the device is handheld it is so small and so on.Straight from the team business plan- the benefits- view here.. .Nanobiosensors with NMI: Advanced Sensing Nanotechnology Over Prior Art · Live imaging· Continuous imaging· Inexpensive imaging· No restraint required· Real-time monitoring· In-vivo, in-situ or in-vitro· Generates specific neurochemical "signatures" or waveforms· Reliable signalling for months· Specific brain locations· Molecular Imaging of targeted neurochemicals · Simultaneous brain signalling as movement is monitored· Cause and effect are closely related· Control and disease signalling leads to personalized medicine· Point of Care Medicine· No bacterial infection· No gliosis, scar tissue formed.· Signals not blocked by scar tissue· Direct imaging independent of flow rate· Superior temporal and spatial resolution· Superior operational stability and steady state control· Same subject comparison data· Superior design· Compatible materials· Compact miniature nanobiosensor· Compact miniature amplifier· Low resistance· High conductance· Faster electron transfer· No interference from white noise· Less equipment· Modern portable equipment· Imaging under anesthesia· Imaging while subject is moving· Imaging while subject is behaving in natural state· Imaging while subject is behaving in diseases of movement· Works with Micro Machines(MEMS) Who is Dr. Broderick? Answer: View CV on the screen. What will she do with the funds? Answer: Hire the people she needs to manufacture and market.What company will do it? Answer- Eazysense and Eazysense can merge! Eazysense holds 200 shares.Where will she and her team do it? Her lab, the manufacturer's lab also because more than one lab is necessary. Roald Dahl: Listen with glistening eyes, the world around you as the secret is hidden in the most unusual places. See the magic, the magical, the miracle of the brain! The discoverable is discovered. Dr. Broderick wishes to pass on the joy of discovery!Meet with the youthful, electrochemist, neuroscientist and pharmacologist, see how Albert Einstein College of Medicine, St..John's University, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Cornell University, Bronx Community College. Cathedral HS, and Msgr. Scanlan HS played a role in her life. See how a life of unassuming dedication molded her brain to discover. A life of solitude in prayer mixed with the joy of family, colleagues, friends.Mental bandwidth-let's connect off the show!CUNY Med School -212 650 5479and broderick@med.cuny.eduThe Broderick Brain FoundationPO Box 596, Bx NY, 10465-1111Good night, Good morning, and Good afternoon, all over the world. ...and that's a wrap.

Eazy Sense
Eazy Sense - Neuroimaging Sensing Biochemistry in the Brain

Eazy Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 59:59


Who comprises our mental bandwidth? Let's look at the map!● United States of America● Alaska● Puerto Rico● Canada● Brazil● Colombia● Paraguay● Ghana● Egypt● Kenya● Ireland● United Kingdom● France● Germany● Sweden● Russia● Kazakhstan● India● Indonesia● Singapore● Philippines● Mexico● Papua New GuineaNeuroimaging-: Singapore, India, USBiomedical Imaging-US and IndiaHow many fields do we encompass with the trademarked and patented BRODERICK PROBE biosensor and Neuromolecular Imaging. (NMI)?Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, Medical Imaging, MEMS/MEMS (Micro- and Nano- Electromechanical Systems, Optics, Catalytic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanics), Nanomedicine, Nanoelectronics, Nanofabrication, Fullerenes, Semiconductors, Biotechnology, Pathology, Biophysics, Bioengineering, Electron States in Nanoscale Systems, Microelectronics, Neurobiology (Neuroscience) From the must have book, In Press- on its way to you! Neuroimaging Sensing Biochemistry in the Brain, Jenny Stanford Publishing, Singapore. Author- Patricia A. Broderick, PhD Intellectual Property: Chapter 1: The Inventive Art: The Potentiometric PolymersThe monograph brings to you the latest breakthroughs of the work; the marriage between the electrochemical nature of the brain linking with the electrochemical nature of the tiny probe is humanizing. The Latin language is a critical tool with which to study the sciences and medicine. Sensor comes from the Latin, sentire "to feel". Sensors have the attribute of feeling their surrounding environment to find things that are coupled, can be coupled or for that matter, should be coupled, In the field of electrochemistry, chemical, biological and physical sensors find use as transducers, meaning in Latin, "lead across", that is, at least, for one example, when an analyte is around. Responding to such things as heat, for example, taking one's hands off a hot stove involves sensors on a stove firstly to provide heat. Then, sensation of heat in the sensors of the hand signals sensors in the motor neurons of the brain to respond; then signals are transduced, reverting to muscles in the hand to move the hand as directed by sensors in the brain. Disaster is avoided by sensors. Sensors make sense. Therefore, sensors are part of our daily lives and electron transfers from atoms (this is what sensors do) are natural, a part of nature and the fascinating part of this world of sensors is the fact that electrons are transferred back to the atom or to another atom. Nothing is lost! A valuable redox interaction, a redox reaction has taken place. The author sees that we are living redox reactions! The Broderick nanoprobes fix, ameliorate, see and feel, tell, and then put everything back in place, ever prepared for the next signaling event. We are left with the data we need in real time, online and LIVE.Biomedical Imaging in Neurodegeneration-edited by Patricia A. Broderick, Tom Lanigan and Don Odom, John Morgan Humana Press. Coming from Springer Nature! 18000 downloads -hot off the press and a great resource book. Neurodegeneration-Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Epilepsy. We are going to discuss the prevalence of "forgetting"/ Who is involved here? Vishnu Prakash and an illustrious team and Bill Lamsback. Springer Nature is a prestigious global and progressive publishing group founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843, and Nature, first published in 1869.Hi Dr. Broderick,Here is my sentence for the springer nature book.I love this work. I feel, will contribute to future medicine and help many additional people.I believe this work is important as it helps patients globally.KishanThe work produces a product for the world! It cures! It helps people! It helps animals! The TV Show helps people! I do not want to be an ordinary person!

Merchant Sales Podcast
The Race to the Top with Large Companies

Merchant Sales Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 11:26


There are many large companies with a national footprint that are paying much more than they should for payment processing. Why are they willing to pay such high fees? Because they value a smooth integration with their custom software to create seamless experiences for the end user. Learn about the basics of APIs and how you can target these merchants with solutions like our sponsor NMI.com

Merchant Sales Podcast
Changing the Nature of the "ISO"

Merchant Sales Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 14:46


What does the ISO of the future look like? If an ISO wants to grow over the next 3 to 5 years, I believe they need a true partnership with technology companies. I am not talking about doing a quick payments integration and telling their sales team that a new POS is available. I am talking about making a capital investment in a technology company, playing a key role in designing the payments experience and then shifting the focus of the organization to this new partnership. In this edition of the merchant sales insight, I provide a two step process to turn your ISO into a technology player. I partnered with NMI on this edition. They are, in my opinion, the perfect partner for the ISO that is looking to bring their organization together with technology providers while keeping the payment processing in-house.

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Rys sal duurder word, maar so ook, ander stapelvoedsel

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 0:40


Daar is kommer oor ‘n wêreldwye tekort aan rys. Pakistan, die wêreld se grootste rysprodusent het pas rekordvloede gehad en Indië het ook onlangs ‘n verbod op uitvoere van, van sy rysproduksie geplaas in ‘n poging om inflasie te bekamp. Namib Mills is verpak plaaslik rys en volgens Ian Collard, hoof uitvoerende beampte van die NMI-groep sê alternatiewe bronne moet gevind word wat druk op die prys sal plaas.

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Groenskemas: As die besluit reg is, dan kan ons wag

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 0:44


Reaksie word ontvang op die aankondiging deur die landbouministerie dat die suksesvolle bieërs vir die beskikbare groenskemas eers volgende jaar aangekondig sal word. Dit is blykbaar omdat die proses om die kandidate te kies, langer vat as wat verwag was. Die hoof uitvoerende beampte van die NMI-groep Ian Collard sê terwyl dit hartseer is dat nog ‘n reënseisoen misgeloop word, as die besluit in die regte rigting is, dan is dit die geduld werd.

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Eerste keer wat Nam-mielieboere 100 000 ton oes

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 0:40


Terwyl mielieprodusente reeds in Suid-Afrika aan silo's lewer met 13.1 miljoen ton van die oes van 15 miljoen ton, het Namibië ook uiters goeie nuus in verband met sy mielieoes. Dit is volgens Ian Collard, die hoof van die NMI-groep, die eerste keer dat produsente meer as 100 000 ton gelewer het en volgens hom, sal die syfer bly groei.

Merchant Sales Podcast
Competing with PayFac Onboarding

Merchant Sales Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 13:41


ISOs and Agents have some serious competition from PayFacs today. One of the major competitive advantages these companies enjoy is a streamlined online application that results in instant approval and automatic integration with their technology solution. I am already talking to dozens of agents who are now boarding all, or at least a portion, of their new MIDs through a PayFac / ISV that has become an ISO, in order to leverage the distribution of the 1099 agent channel. It is time to wake up and remove the onboarding friction that exists. A great first step is to explore a partnership with our sponsors, NMI and IRIS CRM, to discuss how their new instant onboarding solution can help. They have a streamlined online application that can be customized to suit your needs. They are integrated directly with the underwriting departments at most of the top processors. And they can instantly create your NMI account in order to create quick and easy integrations.

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Windhoek se water: Kontaminasie kom meestens in lang pype

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 0:40


Daar is gerugte dat die water-kwaliteit wat deur Stad Windhoek voorsien word nie voldoen aan internasionale standaarde vir voedselvervaardiging nie. Talle aanlegte in die hoofstad het reeds versuiweringstelsels aangebring. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het aangeklop by Ian Collard, die hoof van die NMI-groep om uit te vind hoe hulle maak by hul pasta-aanleg. Hy meen die langer pype dra ‘n groter risiko vir kontaminasie.

Merchant Sales Podcast
How to become a "next-gen" ISO

Merchant Sales Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 42:22


"Just selling payment processing is not enough," Vijay Sondhi, CEO at NMI tells James & Patti in this week's featured interview. Then James addresses the need for ISOs to streamline merchant onboarding, and Patti reports on Senator Durbin's latest plan for regulating merchant acquiring.

Decidedly
Ep.51 HIGHLIGHT I Dr. Stuart Fischbein I Deciding with Your Instincts

Decidedly

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 15:33


This episode is a highlight reel from this week's full episode.WANT THE FULL EPISODE?Check out yesterday's episode, or download it directly: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/50986970/download.mp3What is the driving factor in your decisions?Oftentimes, coercion, systemization, media, and administrations influence our actions whether we take notice or not. Dr. Stu Fischbein, Community-Based Obstetrician, shares the importance of shared decision-making, informed choice, and allowing space for independent, instinctual decisions in his practice as an OBGYN.KEY TOPICS- Independence from institutions as a method of making less-biased decisions- Coercion as an unethical decision-making technique- Not relying on policies or assumed rules to make decisions for you- Informed consent- Shared decision-making- Risk management when making decisionsCONNECT WITH USDecidedlypodcast.comInstagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlywealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecidedlyWealth/Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZRJoin us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEStretch Lab: https://www.stretchlab.com/“The Knees Over Toes Guy”: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheKneesovertoesguyMorgan, the Decidedly Producer and also birth nerd: https://www.instagram.com/morganmckittrick/“A Bugs Life”, Go Around the Leaf: https://youtu.be/qTQJdGp4F34American College of OBGYN, referenced by Dr. Stu: https://www.acog.org/Dr. Emily Oster's book, “Expecting Better”: https://www.amazon.com/Expecting-Better-Conventional-Pregnancy-Wisdom/dp/B08SJDP2CW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32BF78JHUV89E&keywords=expecting+better&qid=1661107085&sprefix=expecting+bette%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1Our episode with Dr. Emily Oster, Ep.20: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48357122/download.mp3ABOUT DR. STUWebsite: www.birthinginstincts.comInstagram: @birthinginstinctsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstuspodcastDr. Stu's Podcast with Blyss Young, “Birthing Instincts”: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IYrdNqDATUbK7FDAk2EKcStuart James Fischbein, MD was Board Certified in 1989 and became a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1990. He has been a practicing obstetrician in Southern California since completing his residency in 1986. While well trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the standard medical model of obstetrics he had the respect and vision to support the midwifery model of care and served as a backup consultant to many home and birthing center midwives for 25 years. In 1996 he founded The Woman's Place for Health, Inc., a collaborative hospital-based practice of Certified Nurse Midwives and Obstetricians in Ventura County, California. In 2004, Dr. Fischbein co-authored the book, “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, a Midwife and a Mom.” For his efforts he has been awarded the Doulas Association of Southern California (DASC) Physician of the year award three times and, in 2008, was the very first recipient of DASC's lifetime achievement award in support of pregnant women. He has spoken internationally on breech and vaginal birth after cesarean section and has appeared in many documentaries, including: “More Business of Being Born”, “Happy Healthy Child”, “Reducing Infant Mortality”, “Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery” and multiple YouTube videos discussing birth choices and respect for patient autonomy and decision making.Dr. Fischbein now practices community-based birthing and works directly with home birthing midwives www.birthinginstincts.com to offer hope for those women who prefer and respect a natural birthing environment and cannot find supportive practitioners for VBAC, twin and breech deliveries. He is an outspoken advocate of informed decision making, the midwifery model of care and human rights in childbirth, receiving the 2016 “Most Audacious” award from HRIC and the Association for Wholistic & Newborn Health. Hear more of his thoughts and advocacy for evidenced-based, reasonable choices on his podcast. He is a preceptor for midwifery students from Nizhoni, NMI, NCM and Georgetown University School of Midwifery. He is the primary author of threepeer-reviewed papers; 1) Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births 2) Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center birth3) Case Report: A Maneuver for Head Entanglement in Term Breech/Vertex Twins. Dr. Fischbein still actively cares for pregnant women while teaching hands-on seminars on breech birth around the globe. He has the goals of improving collaboration amongst the differing professions in the birthing world and the re-teaching of the core skills, such as breech and twin vaginal birth, that make the specialty of obstetrics unique.

Decidedly
Ep.51 I Dr. Stuart Fischbein I Deciding with Your Instincts

Decidedly

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 71:14


What is the driving factor in your decisions?Oftentimes, coercion, systemization, media, and administrations influence our actions whether we take notice or not. Dr. Stu Fischbein, Community-Based Obstetrician, shares the importance of shared decision-making, informed choice, and allowing space for independent, instinctual decisions in his practice as an OBGYN.KEY TOPICS- Independence from institutions as a method of making less-biased decisions- Coercion as an unethical decision-making technique- Not relying on policies or assumed rules to make decisions for you- Informed consent- Shared decision-making- Risk management when making decisionsDon't have time for the full episode?Check out the 15-minute highlight reel from our conversation with Dr. Stu: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/51017032/download.mp3CONNECT WITH USDecidedlypodcast.comInstagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlywealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecidedlyWealth/Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZRJoin us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEStretch Lab: https://www.stretchlab.com/“The Knees Over Toes Guy”: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheKneesovertoesguyMorgan, the Decidedly Producer and also birth nerd: https://www.instagram.com/morganmckittrick/“A Bugs Life”, Go Around the Leaf: https://youtu.be/qTQJdGp4F34American College of OBGYN, referenced by Dr. Stu: https://www.acog.org/Dr. Emily Oster's book, “Expecting Better”: https://www.amazon.com/Expecting-Better-Conventional-Pregnancy-Wisdom/dp/B08SJDP2CW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32BF78JHUV89E&keywords=expecting+better&qid=1661107085&sprefix=expecting+bette%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1Our episode with Dr. Emily Oster, Ep.20: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48357122/download.mp3ABOUT DR. STUWebsite: www.birthinginstincts.comInstagram: @birthinginstinctsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstuspodcastDr. Stu's Podcast with Blyss Young, “Birthing Instincts”: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IYrdNqDATUbK7FDAk2EKcStuart James Fischbein, MD was Board Certified in 1989 and became a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1990. He has been a practicing obstetrician in Southern California since completing his residency in 1986. While well trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the standard medical model of obstetrics he had the respect and vision to support the midwifery model of care and served as a backup consultant to many home and birthing center midwives for 25 years. In 1996 he founded The Woman's Place for Health, Inc., a collaborative hospital-based practice of Certified Nurse Midwives and Obstetricians in Ventura County, California. In 2004, Dr. Fischbein co-authored the book, “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, a Midwife and a Mom.” For his efforts he has been awarded the Doulas Association of Southern California (DASC) Physician of the year award three times and, in 2008, was the very first recipient of DASC's lifetime achievement award in support of pregnant women. He has spoken internationally on breech and vaginal birth after cesarean section and has appeared in many documentaries, including: “More Business of Being Born”, “Happy Healthy Child”, “Reducing Infant Mortality”, “Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery” and multiple YouTube videos discussing birth choices and respect for patient autonomy and decision making.Dr. Fischbein now practices community-based birthing and works directly with home birthing midwives www.birthinginstincts.com to offer hope for those women who prefer and respect a natural birthing environment and cannot find supportive practitioners for VBAC, twin and breech deliveries. He is an outspoken advocate of informed decision making, the midwifery model of care and human rights in childbirth, receiving the 2016 “Most Audacious” award from HRIC and the Association for Wholistic & Newborn Health. Hear more of his thoughts and advocacy for evidenced-based, reasonable choices on his podcast. He is a preceptor for midwifery students from Nizhoni, NMI, NCM and Georgetown University School of Midwifery. He is the primary author of threepeer-reviewed papers; 1) Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births 2) Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center birth3) Case Report: A Maneuver for Head Entanglement in Term Breech/Vertex Twins. Dr. Fischbein still actively cares for pregnant women while teaching hands-on seminars on breech birth around the globe. He has the goals of improving collaboration amongst the differing professions in the birthing world and the re-teaching of the core skills, such as breech and twin vaginal birth, that make the specialty of obstetrics unique.

Nuus
Verskeping van graan in Swartsee is goeie nuus, maar...

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 0:35


Die Oekraïne kan in September drie miljoen ton graan uit sy hawens uitvoer en sal moontlik in die toekoms maandeliks vier miljoen ton daarvan kan uitvoer, het die adjunkminister van infrastruktuur, Yuriy Vaskov, gesê. Hy sê die Oekraïne het aansoeke ontvang vir 30 skepe om in die volgende twee weke graan uit te voer. Drie Swartsee-hawens is verlede maand heropen ingevolge 'n ooreenkoms tussen Moskou en Kiëf wat dit moontlik gemaak het om honderde duisende ton Oekraïnse graan te stuur na kopers. Die hoof uitvoerende beampte van die NMI-groep, Ian Collard, sê dit is goeie nuus, maar daar is steeds kommer ...

Merchant Sales Podcast
Multiply Portfolio Value with Software (In 3 Steps)

Merchant Sales Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 20:12


In this week's edition of the Merchant Sales Insight, I share 3 steps that every agent, ISO and Acquirer should be following in order to multiply portfolio value by embracing software with integrated payments. I would like to thank NMI for working with me on this one. I know you will find valuable insights and my hope is that you will begin to future proof your portfolio by embracing the reality of payments today and preparing for the shift to mobile payments.

Nuus
Collard gesels oor verskeping by Odesa, pryse en volgende jaar se koring-oes

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 0:39


Die eerste verskeping van koring sal na verwagting vandag die hawe by Odesa verlaat. Meer as 23 miljoen ton koring sit vas in die Oekraïne as gevolg van die oorlog en daar is dreigende hongersnood. Die prys van koring het die hoogte ingeskiet en is wisselvallig. Op sy beurt beïnvloed dit weer die verbruiker met prysskokke. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het die met uitvoerende hoof van die NMI-groep, Ian Collard gepraat.

Bonus Babies
Megan Elizabeth Ward: Reunification Is The Priority, However There Comes A Time When Permanency Needs To Outweigh Reunification

Bonus Babies

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 49:29


Jayne Amelia talks with Megan Elizabeth Ward.  Megan and her wife,  Amanda McMillan, started fostering in the Fall of 2017 as a kinship family via ICPC. Following a successful reunification, Amanda and Megan transitioned to a DFCS partnership home and haven't looked back since. Fast forward almost 5 years and 40+ placements, Amanda and Megan have provided a loving home to kiddos of all ages, backgrounds, and needs – sometimes for just a few hours and sometimes for many years. They have been most dedicated to a sibling set of toddlers and a sibling set of teenagers that have been with them long-term and who will always fill their hearts – even when they no longer fill their home. Amanda and Megan believe in the importance of reunification and partnership parenting and build incredibly strong bonds with the biological families.   The Region 5 Foster Care Community is incredibly important to Amanda and Megan and so they have recently joined forces with other local families to launch The Five Hive – a partnership initiative with DFCS. The Five Hive aims to establish a peer support network for foster families and a swarm of support for the entire Region 5 Foster Care community. Long-term, Amanda and Megan hope to not only impact the lives of the children in their care but also find ways to strengthen the Foster Care community throughout the state of Georgia."Originally from Jupiter, Florida, Megan fled the gator state to be a double-dawg, earning both her Bachelors and Masters in Public Relations from Grady College at the University of Georgia. A New Media Institute alumna herself, Megan has worked with the NMI since 2011 and has served in a variety of capacities. Currently, Megan serves as the Administrative Director of the NMI, overseeing all daily operations for the largest undergraduate certificate at UGA. She also teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for both the NMI and the Emerging Media Master's concentration. As TEDxUGA licensee, Megan has served as mama to all things TED on the UGA campus since 2013. Megan leads all organization and curation efforts for the annual TEDxUGA event in March."ICPCThe Five Hive on FacebookWant to learn about becoming a foster parent?

To Your Good Health Radio
"Ask the Doctor" with Dr. Friedman

To Your Good Health Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022


In this episode of "Ask the Doctor", Dr. Friedman answers some of his listeners' most pressing questions. Listen in for all the details.In this episode of "Ask the Doctor", Dr. Friedman answers some of his listeners' most pressing questions. Listen in for all the details. This inflation is unbearable. With food prices on the rise, are there any money-saving strategies that you can share?Nancy Meadows - Schaumburg, ILI drink 1-2 glasses of red wine with dinner. Is there a specific type of red wine that's healthier or does it not matter?Eileen Mitchells - Valdosta, GA  An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Are some healthier than others, and what about the sugar content in apples?Brenda O'Brien - Casper, WYI want organic pasture-raised eggs, but always doubt the ones in the grocery store are actually pasture-raised. Do I need to go to a farmers market?Kristin McCarthy - Springhill, TNI have a food intolerance to several things I used to be able to eat with no problem. Why all of a sudden am I not able to eat foods I used to love?Dolores Cohen, Tennessee I love to salt my food. Is salt really as bad as we've been led to believe?Mark Evans - Tampa, FLI suffer from candida and try all of the supplements but it always returns. Any suggestions? Ann Burkus, Sarasota, FL I'm drinking a lot of lemon water but I'm worried all of the acidity is bad for my stomach. Do you concur?Pat Richards - Raleigh, NCAre meal replacement shakes & bars ok to use instead of eating food if I want to lose weight?Fran Denison - Albuquerque, NMI suffer from migraines. Is there a supplement I can take that might help? Anna Edwards, Asheville, NCDo you have a question for Dr. Friedman? Send it to you him at AskTheDoctor@ToYourGoodHealthRadio.comIf he answers your question on the air, he'll send you a signed copy of his award-winning, #1 bestselling book, Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He'll also include a free copy of his audiobook, “America's Unbalanced Diet” (over a million copies sold!).To stay up to date with Dr. Friedman's latest articles, videos, and interviews, go to DrDavidFriedman.com.You can follow him on social media:Twitter and Facebook: @DrDavidFriedmanInstagram: @DrDFriedman

Down Dog Athletics Podcast
Business Systems, Personal Standards, & Interior Design with Nicholas Moriarty

Down Dog Athletics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 54:27


Nicholas Moriarty is the Principal / Owner of Nicholas Moriarty Interiors, a luxury Interior Architecture Design firm based in Chicago, IL.    His work is recognizable for its depth of texture, personality, and warmth. NMI's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Interiors Chicago, CS, Design Chicago, and countless blog and online articles.    Nicholas consistently makes the Top 50 list of the Best Design Entities in the city of Chicago and in 2020 Nicholas was named one of the top 20 most influential kitchen designers in America by Kitchen & Bath Design News. -------------- Partner Links: Fuller Nutri-Fuel (Paul15 for 15% off) https://fullernutrifuel.com/ Next Level Daily (PAULCLINGAN for 20% off) https://www.nextleveldaily.co/?ref=0aLn8tbwu5i8C --------------- COACHING:  https://go.oncehub.com/ECP_DiscoveryCall MINDFUL MUSCLE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulmuscle -------------- Say hi on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_clingan/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elemental.Coaching.Project E4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e4_fit_method/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH0WsyQEIMY_t187pUPdLLw  

For Micronesians by Micronesians
The Legend of Childbirth on Palau

For Micronesians by Micronesians

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 4:32


Loving the exploration of this book! The book is Some Things of Value: Micronesia Customs as Seen by Micronesians. It is written by students and former students of the Community College of Micronesia in Saipan, NMI in 1975.

Tactical Tangents
Short Talk: Less Lethal Training and Tools: Bridging the Gap

Tactical Tangents

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 11:35


In between a harsh word and hollow points we need a stepping stone of some kind; training or a tool for situations which lethal force isn't called for. Mike and Jim talk advantages and disadvantages of OC Spray, Taser, and other less lethal tools.  Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit to bensound.com

Memoirs Pasifika
Episode 4 — Crafting a Covenant: The Founding of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Memoirs Pasifika

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 40:11


In our fourth episode, Congressman LJ Castro of Saipan discusses several key moments and debates from the Northern Mariana Islands' self-determination process of the 1960s and ‘70s, including the Marianas Political Status Commission's negotiations with the United States government to end the NMI's status as a US-administered Trust Territory. Through the so-called “Covenant Agreement,” the Northern Marianas were ultimately able to establish the islands as a commonwealth of the United States with greater rights, autonomy, and citizenship. LJ Castro is a former congressman in the Northern Mariana Islands' House of Representatives, and is currently coordinator for the NMI's Youth Congress. Mr. Castro also serves as creative director of Guma' Simiyan Manaina-ta, a dance troupe showcasing Chamorro culture through the performing arts. In 2017, he was granted the Governor's Humanities Award for Preservation of Traditional Cultural Practices, in recognition of his work in promoting culture through song, chant, and dance. Subscribe / follow us on social media, and from wherever you stream podcasts. Visit our website (MemoirsPasifika.com) to explore archival materials related to each episode.   Interviewees: Vicente Naputi Santos Manuel Atalig Sablan Pedro Agulto Tenorio Music: Memoirs Pasifika intro/outro song - Ryan Shook Team: Producer / Host - Tony Azios Audio Engineer - Ryan Shook Sound Recordist (Saipan) - Brad Ruszala Intern - Annie Fay Camacho