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153: Robb Mann, Manager of Integrated Educational Technologies, University of North Carolina, Wilmington | Higher Ed AV PodcastHigher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 153Robb MannManager of Integrated Educational TechnologiesUniversity of North Carolina, WilmingtonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robb-mann-67bb776/

New Mock Draft Monday and New Number One overall pick. Non-playoff team draft slots are set. Where do the players fall? Crock and Ryan take turns picking. Jacksonville Jaguars are best not overthinking things this offseason. The Kayvon Thibodeuax Aiden Hutchinson debate will be a big one, but the Jags should rest assured in proven talent out of Oregon. Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton is a dynamic playmaker, but will his positional value cause him to fall out of the top five, potentially the top ten? The draft is all about production and projection. How players like Sam Howell, David Ojabo, and Derrick Stingley are impacted by those evaluations. And how that could lead to a new signal caller in the city of brotherly love as the Philadelphia Eagles land a pure passer under center in this week's Mock Draft Monday. Eric Crocker, former NFL/AFL cornerback and Ryan Tracy, Founder of Rogue Analytics & Personnel Consulting bring the NFL Draft to life every day with insight and analysis on college football prospects, the NFL Front Office evaluation process and the NFL on Locked on NFL Draft, part of the Locked on Podcast Network. #NFL #NFLDraft Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Technology in our swine barns is becoming more and more prevalent. Through research and innovation we are discovering new ways to collect and utilize data. In today's talk with Dr. Greiner, Dr. Ashley DeDecker discusses some limitations with current technologies along with methods for discovering and better implementing more technologies on the farm. "Research shouldn't always be based on ROI. Sometimes you have to throw cost out the door in order to truly find innovative changes for the industry" – Dr. Ashley DeDecker

Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a 5-star review. I will be shouting out all 5-star reviews on the show!This episode with Malik Carter was inspiring! Malik is a realtor, developer, investor and coach. The farm his mother was raised on and land his father's family has owned since the civil war are still in his family. At an early age he was able to understand the power of ownership.After starting over in 2008, he purchased a property, put 8 bedrooms in it and rented it by room. Things didn't workout with that property, so he decided to sell and move on. From there he continued buying properties and was able to identify an area that was on the path of growth which helped him to grow his portfolio. Eventually Malik started to buy land for development and new construction in Philly and North Carolina.In this episode, we discussed how Philly real estate has changed, how new construction works, future plans and more.Highlights1) Don't underestimate ownership because it gives you a voice and power in what happens in the community2) New construction can be advantageous because of what the property will be valued at when it's complete. Make sure you know what you're doing before you get into it.3) Philly is a great market to invest in and there are 50,000 well paying jobs coming in the next 24 months. Philly is also a leader in biotech as well. How to find himIG- @realestate_coach_carterWebsite- https://www.thecashflowbros.com/optin-521232811638932664171Learn how to invest out of state- https://www.outofstatemoney.com/ Access all of our resources on our website- https://www.blackrealestatedialogue.com/linksJoin the B.R.E.D. Investing Community for $1- https://www.outofstatemoney.com/community-sales-page-1Download my free guide Top 5 Down Payment Assistance Programs- https://bit.ly/dpassistance1

Dr. Max Raynor has served the people of Sampson, Johnston and surrounding counties for almost thirty years. He opened the Roseboro office in 1986, the Benson practice in 1998, and more recently expanded to Clinton in 2003. Dr. Raynor is committed to providing the ultimate in preventative primary eye care. His offices provide state of the art diagnostic testing for diabetic eye disease, cataracts, macular degeneration, dry eye disorders, glaucoma and other diseases of the eye. He and Dr. Faircloth bring almost 50 years of experience in the management and treatment of all aspects of primary eye care. Dr. Raynor served as the 2007 president of the North Carolina State Optometric Society and remains an active member. He serves on the Board of Directors of Four Oaks Bank & Trust. He is currently a Commissioner for the Town of Benson. He was a medical reviewer for the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles for almost ten years. He was also North Carolina's trustee for the Southern Council of Optometry and become President of SECO in 2019. He also serves on the boards of the Benson Area Ministerial Association's board (Food Pantry) and Not Just Another Community Center. Dr. Raynor lives in Benson with his wife, Teresa. He has four children. His oldest son, John, played professional baseball and was in the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2010. His oldest daughter, Anna, was an All-American in the javelin and was a member of the United States track team (Team USA) in 2007. His youngest daughter, Mary Beth, is an accomplished equestrian and joined his practice in 2020 after graduation from the Kentucky College of Optometry. His youngest son, Will, is at NC State University.

We have a sighting - of another great episode! Kelly, John, and Joe discuss their histories and skepticism of the great urban myth: Sasquatch. The WNC BigFoot Festival in Marion, North Carolina is this week's centerpiece. - Check out the show's Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ - Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ - Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 - Editing provided by Phil at https://www.instagram.com/micompodre/

Tom Lenfestey is the Managing Member of The Law Practice Exchange, LLC as well as a practicing North Carolina attorney and licensed CPA. Tom has spent many years in the legal world focused on transition and succession planning for a multitude of professions. He serves on the Transitioning Lawyers Commission with the North Carolina Bar Association and has provided a variety of educational events to attorneys, legal insurers, and law-related professional organizations on topics such as succession planning, selling and valuing your practice, and lawyer transitions. Tom is the author of the book "Designing a Succession Plan for Your Law Practice."The Law Practice Exchange is a law firm brokerage company that advises and assists owners of law firms in selling their firms over time using a transition-based process developed by lawyers, exclusively for lawyers.On This Episode, We Discuss...- Grasping the Process of Buying or Selling a Law Firm- Delegating Your Firm's Value- Who is Buying or Selling Firms?- Developing a Transition Plan

Did you know that emceeing used to be referred to as the master of ceremonies? An emcee is part speaker, engager, encourager, and audience caretaker. Today I'm diving into being an emcee and what that looks like, so get ready and tune in!ACTIVATE will be held at the end of February and around August/September. This course combines years of my speaking career, an event planner and tour producer. You will want to be on the waitlist to access a discount and early access. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet, because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. Who doesn't love a good deal? And the best part? There is no obligation to get on the list! Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. Another advantage about being on the email list? You get the details first about my new boot camp that is coming up. Don't miss it! Have you sent me a text yet? Feel free to send one to 205-964-5337. I'll look forward to texting with you. So, what is the art of emceeing? What exactly does an emcee do? I cover this and even say something that I've NEVER said before in this episode, and you're not going to want to miss this! "It is your job to care for the audience, and it's your job to connect with the audience." - Mary R Snyder.Highlights from today's episode include: Emceeing, my favorite things, and what was it called before? (3:11)How is emceeing different than a speaker with a few stories (4:43)Sometimes you have to toss out your notes and do it differently (7:12)Warm up the audience, bring them together, and engage with them (8:22)The art of emceeing is like being a speaker, and you grow in this art by doing (9:45)I'll be teaching in North Carolina in early February (11:09)Have you ever been a master of ceremonies? Or is this something that you think you'd like to try to do? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. Mentioned Resources Proclaim ConferenceConnect with MaryJoin Mary's email list! Thanks for joining me on today's episode of, Take the Stage - for Speakers by Speakers! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, give me a 5 star, and leave a review to help me reach even more speakers who are ready to Take the Stage. Also, don't forget to check out my website, visit me on Facebook, or hang out with me on Instagram to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

For MLK Day, scholar host Benny Klein '24 interviews Wendell McCain '92, the son of activist Franklin McCain of the Greensboro Four. Wendell shares about what it was like to grow up around one of the leaders of the civil rights movement and the lessons he learned from his father about pursuing justice. He also talks about his journey through the financial world and how he's found ways to support and uplift those around him. Wendell is the chair and CEO of Onset Capital Partners, a global asset management firm based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The alumnus received his bachelor's degree in economics from UNC–Chapel Hill, followed by an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. This is the first episode hosted by Benny Klein '24 and produced by Lia Salvatierra '24 of the Morehead-Cain Scholar Media Team. In his new series, Benny speaks with Morehead-Cain Alumni about how they've been able to balance their career aspirations while creating a positive impact on the world. Music creditsThis episode features songs by Nicholas Byrne '19 of Arts + Crafts and Scott Hallyburton '22, guitarist of the band South of the Soul. How to listenOn your mobile device, you can listen and subscribe to Catalyze on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For any other podcast app, you can find the show using our RSS feed.Catalyze is hosted and produced by Sarah O'Carroll for the Morehead-Cain Foundation, home of the first merit scholarship program in the United States and located at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can let us know what you thought of the episode by finding us on Twitter or Instagram at @moreheadcain or you can email us at communications@moreheadcain.org.

In the summer of 2021, Matt Durian was the epitome of a Hectic Host, running around like a chicken with its head cut off to keep up with the demands of managing several short-term rental listings.Matt and his wife Bruna were overwhelmed and didn't have the bandwidth to add any more properties to their portfolio. But fast forward just a few months, and Matt is much less stressed. He's added two new units and is in the process of onboarding two more. So, how did he go from Hectic Host to Rising Star in such a short time?Matt is the Cofounder and CEO of The BNB Way, western North Carolina's premiere Airbnb property management and concierge company. He has a long history as a hospitality entrepreneur, running a personal concierge service for residents of a luxury resort community for a number of years before getting into vacation rentals in 2019.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Matt joins me to share his journey from Hectic Host to Rising Star, describing how The BNB Way was consuming his entire life when he joined the Legends X STR Accelertor last September.Listen in for Matt's insight on the life-changing benefits of connecting with the STR Legends community and designing an Airbnb business that leaves space to enjoy your life!Topics Covered How Matt's history in hospitality centers around the concierge modelWhy Matt shifted from rental arbitrage to the management model during the pandemicHow Legends X helped Matt transition from business manager to business ownerThe most important steps Matt took to become a Rising StarHow the VOS framework helped Matt dial in who he wants to serveHow the Legends X Playbook allowed Matt to build a team and start delegating tasksUsing the franchise prototype to scale your STR business to any level you wantThe benefits of connecting with a community of hosts who hold you accountable, answer questions and inspire you to dream bigger Designing a short-term rental business that allows you to enjoy lifeConnect with Matt DurianThe BNB Way The BNB Way on InstagramResources Legends X STR AcceleratorThe E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael GerberThe Founder Steve Jobs Commencement Speech at Stanford STR Legends MastermindGet Paid for Your Pad NewsletterEmail jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com Sponsor Hostfully [Discount Code PAD] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If the Democrats want to increase their razor-thin majority in the Senate, allowing them the possibility of changing senate rules and passing voting rights legislation and other critical goals of the Biden Administration, the State of North Carolina is an essential pickup. Incumbent Republican Richard Burr is retiring, and the state has been trending more and more blue. Late last year, our producer Ben Jackson sat down with Erica Smith, a progressive rural Democrat and former state senator who was running for the seat at the time. While Erica has since ended her Senate campaign and declared for the House, we wanted to bring you this episode as is because the things she says about the senate and her candidacy are so important. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

Welcome to the second week in our Wholehearted Rhythm Pillar series.  Every year I love coming back to exploring why the 3 Wholehearted Rhythm Pillars are so crucial - Word, Worship, and Write. This series is created to help you discover with God the new habits that will work for any new season you may find yourself in this New Year or in the middle of a year.  Last week, we had an inspiring conversation about why getting in the Word is so crucial. If you haven't checked that out, it's episode 227 and I highly recommend it! In today's episode, we are chatting about all things worship! My guest today is Rachel Marie Kang and wow, what pure joy to spend a half-hour with. As an Enneagram 4, she is a role model at appreciating the beauty around her, including the beauty in worship. She also will help you re-define what can “count” as worship in your life. Rachel Marie Kang is a New York native, born and raised just outside of New York City. A mixed woman of African American, Native American, Irish, and Dutch descent, she is a graduate of Nyack College (New York) from which she holds a degree in English with Creative Writing. She is the founder of Indelible Ink Writers, contributing writer for (in)courage, and her writing has been featured in Christianity Today and Charlotte Magazine. Her first book, on creativity, will release in October 2022 with Revell Books. She lives and writes from North Carolina.Listen to the worship song Rachel Mentioned hereVisit Rachel's website hereCheck out the new Wholehearted Enneagram shop right here Say "hi" to Amy on Instagram!

Tucked away in a beautiful southeastern part of North Carolina resides the largest Native American Tribe east of the Mississippi, the strong-willed, and resilient original southerners, the Lumbee tribe. During the racially charged era of Jim Crow, the Tribe was confronted by a hate group seeking to scare them, and run them off their land, but they grossly underestimated them.   Patreon.com/sandupodcast Merch: truecrimeguys.threadless.com Email: sandupodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @sandupodcast EVERYTHING TRUE CRIME GUYS: https://linktr.ee/Truecrimeguysproductions     Sources: https://www.lumbeetribe.com/ https://3aa0349e-a4c3-4857-8f0a-2e7e416fac87.filesusr.com/ugd/1b5843_e7523da8764840f68c885c83958ffb7f.pdf https://youtu.be/x4JV23zlDaE 38:00 The Lumbee Indians: An American Struggle (UNC Press, 2018)-Malinda Manor Lowery https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/22/opinion/confederate-monuments-indians-original-southerners.html https://youtu.be/-woWrAEOssQ https://www.ncpedia.org/history/20th-Century/lumbee-face-klan https://books.google.com/books?id=5VUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA26&lpg=PP1&focus=viewport#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.uncp.edu/resources/museum-southeast-american-indian/museum-exhibits/battle-hayes-pond-routing-kkk https://www.southerncultures.org/article/carolina-indians-went-warpath-media-klan-lumbees-north-carolina/ https://www.uncp.edu/about/history https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/2161658 ​​https://youtu.be/ZH-V3CVYzqk https://www.history.com/topics/reconstruction/ku-klux-klan

Happy Monday, everyone!  Today we head to North Carolina to talk with Listener Taylor about her trip to Disney's All-Star Movies Resort last month!  We talk about why Year of a Million Dreams was such a special time in Disney history, and then we get to her drive down from North Carolina to Walt Disney World overnight!  We also discuss planning a trip with extended family, visiting Universal Studios for a couple of days, great meals at places like Geyser Point, Homecomin', and Yachtsman Steakhouse and much more!   We hope you enjoy today's show!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Leigh Anne Taylor Knight is a resourceful, future-focused leader who currently serves The DeBruce Foundation in Kansas City as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. The Foundation's mission is to expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity. It seeks to help people discover what they want to do and what they're good at doing, to open more career possibilities for the future of work. Dr. Taylor Knight is driven to lead the leveraging of resources across sectors for innovative learning, rigorous research, and community collaboration in order to improve economic development and the quality of life. A teacher at heart, Leigh Anne has also served as a K-12 assistant superintendent, advised learning institutions across the nation, and led a bi-state consortium providing powerful tools for data-driven educational research to inform practice and policy. Bringing together stakeholders to activate synergistic solutions is a favorite expertise. She values identifying talents and strengths in others, coaching them to improve their capabilities, and finding roles in which each can maximize one's potential to result in optimal team success. Advocating for and executing programs where the voices of young people resonate to make a difference are her true passion. “Make plans. Just be willing for those plans to actually change” “We think that people are not accessible. And the reality is, many, many people are much more accessible than you think they are. But you do have to take the initiative.” Timestamp 1:59 Leigh Anne Taylor journey in gaining interest in teaching 4:16 Her change from architecture to education 6:09 Challenges Leigh Anne Taylor face while following her heart 8:29 Her journey into DeBruce Foundation 13:11 Leigh Anne Taylor shares her experience in promoting changes to people 16:21 The importance of networking with diverse people 18:22 Leigh Anne Taylor's mindset of juggling with all her different roles 23:25 Sneak peek into her daily routine and shares tips about completing goals Social Media Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/latknight/ Follow Patti Dobrowolski - Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/upyourcreativegenius/ Follow Patti Dobrowolski - Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-dobrowolski-532368/ Up Your Creative Geniushttps://www.upyourcreativegenius.com/ Patti Dobrowolski 00:03 Hello superstars. Welcome to the Up Your Creative Genius podcast where you will gain insight and tips to stomp on the accelerator and blast off to transform your business and your life. I'm your host, Patty Dobrowolski. And if this is your first time tuning in, then strap in because this is serious rocket fuel. Each week, I interview fellow creative geniuses to help you learn how easy it is to up your creative genius in any part of your life. Hey, everybody, welcome to up your creative genius, the podcast. Guess what? We're doing this live today. It's so incredible to be with you. I want to tell you first about her before she starts talking. But Hello. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 00:52 Hello, Patti. Patti Dobrowolski 00:54 Oh, my gosh. So this is Leanne Taylor Knight. She's the Executive Director and COO of the DeBruce Foundation in Kansas City. Now DeBruce Foundation is doing some amazing things. Oh, thanks, Patti. They are expanding economic pathways for people in this city and beyond, right in the whole state. And I want to just say that, before she started to do this, which is all about research and helping people discover their agilities and providing them with tools so they can get jobs in the city. Right. And elsewhere. She was the assistant superintendent of schools in K-12. I love that here. And you were an educator forever, weren't you and you advise and all kinds of national education forums and you sit on like a billion boards. I'm not going to list them here. But that's who you are. In a nutshell. I'm so glad that you're here. Thank you, Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 01:48 Oh, a teacher at heart. It is so fun to be here. And it's so fun to have all of you with us. So thank you so much, Patti, for coming to Kansas City and us being actually able to film here. Patti Dobrowolski 01:59 I know it's fantastic now. So um, I know you as a kind, a generous, an amazing Rockstar that is changing your community. I mean, that's what you're dedicated to. And you're fortunate enough to have a career in a path where you actually are that's enabled. And so that was good job in manifesting that. I would just say, because yeah, you're in the sweet spot of who you are. But it's not all of who you are. So tell the audience a little bit about Leigh Anne Taylor Knight. Tell us did you grew up here and anything you want to tell about your past? And bring us up to the present? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 02:38 Yeah, thanks. So I was born and raised in a small town in mid Missouri and Fayette and I grew up to parents, dad was a veterinarian, and mom was busy doing every volunteer job there was. And I think that's probably one of the first places I learned how to pivot was I had a mother who was whatever was the flavour of the day, my mom was in the middle of it, she was leaving it and she was doing it. And so I probably saw that along the way, I went to college and thought I was actually going to be designing buildings like the one in which we sit. So I have a degree in Environmental Design picked up a degree in education along the way. And I started teaching kids and they just caught my heart. And so to this day, I'm still a teacher at heart. So even the work that I do now at the foundation is all about improving the quality of life for others in their near and far environments and actually developing them so that they have that capability of doing that themselves. Right. And so I grew up on a farm, I grew up in a place where it was like, Hey, you got to figure out how to make this work in this situation. And so that was instrumental in my teaching and my education, leadership career. And I did do a little stent with universities, and did some research and those kinds of things, which helped bring me here to the diverse foundation. Patti Dobrowolski 03:53 And she was just want to say that she was like a major cheerleader here. So if you ever need a cheer squad, Leanne Taylor night is it right here? I'm just saying she's been mine below and I've been down, Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 04:05 But you're like the pep club leader like we were our two peas in a pod. We were made to go together. We didn't go to high school together, but we could have we should change. That's rightm, changed right now. Patti Dobrowolski 04:16 So you started off going into this architecture field, the design field? Yeah. How did you decide at that point, when you had that, and you had the education? What happened at that? And how did you reconcile that with yourself for what you'd invested already? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 04:34 Yeah. Well, I really kept thinking about like, well, you know, the job I really want to have is I want to be at this university and helping others get excited about what they are doing and then be a dean of students and a chancellor. And so I was kind of looking at that career ladder and realising, well, in order to do that, you actually have to be a teacher in the classroom too. So I was like, Okay, I'll go get my doctorate in Environmental Design. I truly was headed to Texas Tech. I was coming when out of Mizzou, and headed there to Texas Tech, and then there was this opportunity that came for me to go ahead and teach in Columbia Public Schools when I was getting there and getting the second degree in education. And I just took it up. And I started working with students who had been at our alternative school. And these were kids who had been basically nothing had worked for them. That's right. They were the kids who no middle school, no junior high, no high school, nothing had worked for them. And you know, probably many people thought that those are those kids, I just don't want to have to deal with those. And I looked at those kids. And I was like, these are amazing kids. They have phenomenal talents. It's just that nobody's ever tapped into them. And I was on a staff of like teachers, and a principal who are like, it's our job to meet them where they are. And so that has continued to just be a theme in my life is like, Okay, folks, it's not about finding the best blueberries and bringing them into your pie. It's like meeting that blueberry wherever it is, and, you know, putting the right ingredients in so that you can have the best pie, but it is literally about meeting every single person where they are. And I just have that in my heart. And I just have had so many opportunities to get to do that in my life. Patti Dobrowolski 06:09 Wow. I love that. Because I think often in the Uber car coming here, today, I was I was talking to the guy who was from Kenya. And he was asking me, I was talking about my father who had been a, you know, concrete guy, right, a civil engineer, because he was studying to be a civil engineer. And so we were talking about how do you get on a career track to become something? And then what do you do when there are expectations of you to be one thing or another? Did you have any of that in your family to deal with that? You know, they had an expectation of what you would do or who you'd become? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 06:48 Yeah, well, I probably did grew up in a family that always said, not, are you going to college? But where are you going to college. So I did grow up in one of those families. However, you know, the mould broke after me, the first child going through because the second child took a different trajectory, and went through the military, and the third child took seven years to get through college. So really, we all were like, well, we're not really doing what we're supposed to be, you know, so there might have been some of that. But definitely, I certainly felt along the way that there was an expectation, I've always believed this. I mean, this is at the heart of my faith, which is to those who much is given much as expected. And so I am grateful to God for the gifts and the people with who he has surrounded me with in my lifetime. And so the things though, that goes with that is never miss an opportunity. So if somebody said, Well, I don't know, would you like to try this? And that's what happened to me along the way is somebody said, Oh, we have this job in Kansas City, we would love to have you come and think about this job in Kansas City. Well, I'm not really thinking about going to Kansas City, I'm gonna move to North Carolina. Well, no, it's a great opportunity. And so I've had people along the way who have said, will never miss the opportunity to at least have the conversation. And that's how I have pivoted into different places is because I'm not afraid to go have the conversation. If somebody says this could be a unique opportunity for you. And I would really encourage those of you who are listening and watching to like, basically have your ears open. Patti Dobrowolski 08:24 That's right. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 08:25 Listen for those opportunities. Patti Dobrowolski 08:27 Yes, yeah. Really, honestly, it's the mystery. And the joy of life is that if you're like a detective out there, following the clues, but you have to be aware of the clues that you're looking for, right, you have to understand what it is that you're capable of which you did, right. You knew, Okay, I've got this educational piece together, I've got this other things. And I'm going to go and do something and change the world. You had a good role model for that, too. But one of the things I wondered is, how did you get to the DeBruce Foundation? Like how did you end up in that because I met you right after you started there. That's when we met. And I had no idea. I thought you'd been there for years. That's how you were in the room. So how did you pivot into that? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 09:13 Well, you know, this is one of those again, I was running a research consortium covering a by state area, and somebody said to me, they're like. Hey, have you seen that the DeBruce Foundation needs some researchers in Education and Economics. And I was like, Ah, I have a whole group of researchers in Education and Economics, but I was like, Who is the DeBruce foundations? Oh, like, who are they? Very, very small footprint couldn't really find anything but I found a phone number and I was like, Ring Ring ring. Hello. And I get you know, press number one. If you want to speak with this person, press number two. If you want to speak with this person, press number three. If you want to speak with Mr. Bruce. I was like, Oh, Mr. Bruce, his name is on the foundation. Three done, and the next thing I knew I was speaking with with him. And so that would be my, I always asked the question like, what's the worst thing that could happen? They don't answer the phone, they say they won't speak with you. They say they won't meet with you, you have an idea to present. They say they don't like the idea. What is the worst case scenario? And they go, Well, can I live through that? Absolutely. So you know, I look there, nobody answers the phone, or nobody picks it up. And so literally, that's how I came to find out about what they were doing. And then it really was key to think about, okay, what are they doing? Hey, there are some strengths and some talents and some experiences that I have that can be value add to that. And then really, it was about Mr. DeBruce and other seeing that, yeah, maybe you're a good fit. Yeah, just being in the right place at the right time. But definitely. Patti Dobrowolski 10:47 Well, wait, wait, let's just roll back, because you picked up the phone, and you made the call, and you press three. And that I think, you know, I think that we are often so afraid to really go out there on the limb and take that risk. But that's what makes the difference. That's the call that's going to the audition, or going and calling the editor or getting on the phone with somebody who you think is going to take over your social media and getting a one on one conversation with them. Anytime you want to change something, you got to put yourself out there. And you're like such a great role model for that. Because you put yourself out there all the time. I mean, you're well put together, no doubt, but you do like walk a fine line of getting people to be real and talk about real things. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 11:32 Yeah, and you also have to celebrate the failures. One of the things we say around here is we're going to make mistakes, but we need to learn from them. And so kind of if you take that motto with your life. And of course, what we have tried to do here at the Foundation is we also want to help you understand what it is that you do well and what you like to do. I mean, that's where we started working with you, Patti is around the agilities and your piece about drawing your future. And for us the intersection of love you know what you like to do? And what you do? Well, we can draw amazing futures together. And I think I would absolutely encourage any of you who have not yet you have to go draw your future with Patti, you know, you have to get online and try that and do that. And be willing to think about what are those steps that I'm going to take today to get to that future that I want to have, and then know that like that future vision out there, it's just going to continue to change. And as you change and grow, right? That's only if the vision stays the same. Actually, I could kind of worry about that. Because that means that maybe you're kind of standing still in the same place. And that's not. Patti Dobrowolski 12:42 Have you ever had that experience yourself felt like you were stuck, and that you were like, I got to get out of this whatever this is. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 12:49 Daily. I mean, you know, it is it's like healing. Sometimes you're just like, I'm running into a brick wall issue, you know, so there are those and you have to like, oh, wait, you know, do the infinity sign, make my left brain connect to my right brain and get myself into another point? You've taught me a lot? Patti Dobrowolski 13:11 Well, tell me though, do you get into sticky conversations with people in your city and county and community around change, their willingness to change or not change? I mean, really, we're in the centre, we're in the heart of the country here. So I'm curious, you have this mission to expand economic pathways for everybody. But I don't know that everybody's on board with that? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 13:36 Well, because change is scary, right? Patti, it's really scary. And it messes with power structures. Anytime you think about change, then you think about status quo, and you think about certain things changing and some people losing power and other people gaining power. And, you know, that's where in the space of how much can you think about being in a life of abundance, and not scarcity? And how can you kind of thought back that scarcity mindset and think about I mean, early on, in college, sometime, someone said to me, you don't have to step on someone else to get ahead. Yep. And there's enough out there for everyone. And I can remember being in college, hearing another female leader talk about that. And I thought, You know what, she is exactly right. I don't have to step on somebody else to get there. And there's enough out there for everyone. So my job is, is to just help get that word out. Patti Dobrowolski 14:31 That these days of that state of consciousness, because I don't think everybody sees it that way. I think people still are holding on to their little parcel and their things and their old ways of thinking. And I see like this huge divide. And what I love about what you're doing is that you're trying to bridge that gap. You're trying to bridge it in education, you're trying to bridge it in opportunity. You're trying to bridge it in really what I see as consciousness really the consciousness of a community like it has a consciousness Kansas City? Yeah. And so part of unwrapping that, I think, what's challenging about that for you what has been challenging? So, you laugh? Like, I'm gonna ask him or I'm gonna ask you a question about challenge. I have a challenging question. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 15:19 I will tell you, I mean, what is challenging is just, basically, there is gravity, I think, for people again, to stay in the space of comfort. So I have to always think about, like, what spins me out of that, what will take me out of that. And youth are very important in my life, anybody who knows me, I spent a lifetime thinking about how to help them even contribute back to what it's going to be. And so they are always good about helping you spin out of that gravity helping you think about how do you launch and think in new ways in different ways. But the same applies to other groups to most people recognise that if someone will just sit and listen to them, just like you're doing now, or just like people are listening now to us. There's never been a person who will not sit down and tell me their story, or sit down and tell me what their concern is, was something Yeah, yeah. If I will be disciplined enough to listen. Yeah. And so. Patti Dobrowolski 16:21 I'll and listen, without having an opinion about what they're saying or making judgement about it. I think this is the time that we live in, where we have to really suspend judgement. And I think, as we learn and grow more into understanding what trauma that we inflict, unbeknownst to ourselves in small and large ways that we understand what we've been through and how that impacts how we engage with other people. And how can we, I guess, you know, I came from a family like yours, where my mother was, like, on everything, she built a pathway for other people. So if we can continue to focus on that, that's incredible. And it's important, who do you surround yourself with in your community, and your life that are in that inner circle that can really be your own pep squad? Yeah, who do you have? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 17:15 So diversity of that network is extremely important? Yes. And so there are people from family, there are people from neighbourhoods, there are people from church, there are people here at work, there are people who have come from similar walks of life as I have, there are people who have come from very different walks of life as I have, than I have. And so I do tend to be a person who has a multitude of networks. It's not just one network. For me, it is a multitude of networks. And then I have heeded the advice over time with people saying to have a personal board of directors. And those are the people who you can go to who will be completely honest with you about what you're feeling and what you're thinking and what you're projecting and will really, you know, the existentialist you know, just hold up the mirror and say, just take a look right now, at what you just said to me, and then reflect that back. But I think the key for me has been to not just have a network, but to have a multitude of networks and for people to be from diverse backgrounds and diverse experiences. Patti Dobrowolski 18:22 because then it expands your capacity to understand I think, right, then you feel like, I think my experiences that I feel like then it's one story where it's everybody's individual story, but we're in the bigger picture of the story of life. Right, right. And so, you know, how do you manage all the stuff that you do? Like you're here, right at DeBruce, and you sit in on all these other meetings with these small startups here, too. So say a little bit about that. And were there any challenges in you starting to do that as a leader? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 18:58 Yes, this has been first of all, before being here. I've never worked in a foundation. I've never worked in philanthropy before. So that's been an interesting journey, because I had to learn about philanthropy is like, I've never been in that space. And then our philanthropy is actually funded by way of a host of companies that the generosity of such as that those profits, so that that's a profit driven kind of a world and so learning about different companies, the different industries have different sectors in which they are and just learning about how to have that mindset about things has been a very interesting journey for me, and I certainly it's been about asking questions, right? So it's like, I don't know. So I do a lot of things. I read a lot of things Read, read, read, read, ask a lot of questions. I mean, one day I got sent home with like five books about pricing so that I could you know, crash course in economics, I'm like, I don't know if we were entering a market we're gonna price something good. So you know, it was like it was lots of chocolate lots of colour. pencils, and lots of tabs and everything that I use that weekend to crash course on, you know, pricing, just because but for me, that's exciting. And the more I learn about something like that, the better I can, you know, help and mentor other people who are having to think about that share resources with them because I resource aware, and also do associative thinking and bring that back into, like, Oh, this is where this fits in might help with this board that I'm serving on this organisation, oh, this is where this fits in might help with our foundation, or oh, this is where it fits, it might help our church do something or my neighbourhood. Patti Dobrowolski 20:37 Yeah, I love that. I love that. And when you do that, when you bring it back to all those different things, when you sit back, like what do you see as the vision for you for your future? What's in that picture? Like, what do you want? You've already had this amazing legacy of things you've done, but what do you still want to do that you feel like if I just do that, that thing is going to really make a difference? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 21:03 Gosh, Patti. That's the most challenging question you asked me all day, she knows that I have ideation and my top five. And so I can come on line 54, we'll try. Patti Dobrowolski 21:15 To come up with one, maybe three would be okay. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 21:17 I would like to do all kinds of things. But you know, you mean that cooking show that we're all I was gonna say, you know that I do want to be a culinary artist. who, you know, watch for that to happen. Patti Dobrowolski 21:31 I know that's gonna happen. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 21:32 Somewhere in that channel, that is absolutely going to happen that is going to be on there. And absolutely, I think the other thing is, is even where I sit today, we as a foundation have a lot of ways to go. And so looking for the right strategic partners and the kinds of things that are going to happen, so that we can expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity. And then you know, the third thing is, is I'm always on the lookout because I am a person who like see what all the other opportunities are, you know, that are going to be out there. I think this current position feeds my soul in that way. Because we do have lots of different opportunities that we can do by way of the foundation by way of the business route. Patti Dobrowolski 22:11 Oh, and I love it. And you get to put your research mind to work every single day, like you're always looking at the numbers like what I love about her is that she wanted to have, like so many other they have what was the number that you wanted to take the agilities profiler? How many was it that you want to hit? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 22:27 Yeah, I wanted to get 10,000 plus one this year, and we actually are going to knock down the door at 40,000. So I'm so excited. We've had a great, great, great big booth. Patti Dobrowolski 22:38 Yeah, it's so great. I love it. So I think that part of it, right? So you're always like reaching, and you're always trying to explore, like, what is the new thing? What's the next thing to step into? And I think that is part of this mindset that you were talking about earlier, where you're watching for the signs for what's going to happen next, and how it all fits in the picture. Now you have a big job, like you're hard to get. I mean, I was so grateful that you would spend this time I was so happy to be here and do it in person. But what's your day look like? What does it look like your day from when you get up? Until you know when you go to sleep? I want to know what are your rituals? What do you do every day so that people who are really want to get some routine in place? Yeah, don't yours. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 23:25 Yeah, for me, it starts with prayer and reading my Bible, because that's super, super important to me. And it just a homing device and a connecting space for me to do that each day. And then exercise I always have a better day if I get some exercise in early and if I don't get it in early, I have to try to get it back in you know later in the evening. And then it's off I probably like a lot of people you know, you got to download figure out some emails that maybe you missed because people work 24/7 So you missed some things even if you went to bed the night before, and then it's in the office and then every day is different, like so some days we will have internal meetings you know, this is also living in this timeframe of some things are remote and some things are hybrid and some things are in person and so you know just trying to get back into the next normal that we have right now. So it can be meetings here in the city sometimes it's you know, meetings in other parts of the United States because we're working in places outside of Missouri and Kansas right now in Kansas City. So it can be out in those places. You know, on great days I like to get some again always trying to get some type of time outside so a lot of times that happens after my work day the dog and I do have dog so dog Max goes out I know you have dogs too. We love dogs. So out in the morning out again and that time is a lot of time self reflection time you Patti Yeah, yeah. Patti Dobrowolski 24:48 Do you do anything like set goals for what you want to accomplish that day or how you're going to be in that day? Is that part of your morning ritual or your evening ritual where you reflect on it? How does that work? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 24:59 Yeah, well, I do use a lovenger, I do literally have the tasks that I want to try to accomplish that day and the things that, you know, move to the next days. And I also am a person who I will like, think about ideas, like sometimes you just wake up or you're in the middle of a meeting, you get an idea about something else. I try to draw those Patti, because I think that they're more apt to come true, because Patty's taught me this. And they're more of just come true if I don't just write the word about it, but I do a little drawing about it. And so then, you know, at the end of the week, a lot of times I will syphon back through, Hey, what are the things that I did get done each day? What are the things across the weekend that I have to go back and fill in. And also, I just give myself permission, sometimes you just put a big X through it like, Okay, that didn't get done, it's not going to get done, it's going to go to the lower priority list, because other things become more of a priority. Patti Dobrowolski 25:50 Yeah. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 25:50 And so I do try to give myself permission to be okay, with like a part of the checklist not getting accomplished moving to a different day, or just getting completely taken off. And that helps keep me sane, maybe makes it easier for other people to work with me. Patti Dobrowolski 26:04 I was gonna say too, the thing that I know about you that you didn't mention is that you make sure to take time off, like you go away. I do you and that you really rest and recuperate with your family. Yes. Yeah. And that's important. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 26:19 Yes, that can look like hiking and trail biking, and. Patti Dobrowolski 26:23 Whatever your husband has his new task, that new thing he's into? Yes, yes. Kind of the idea of own kind of it. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 26:30 Yes, yes, Patti. And I have partners in life, who are obviously taking us on new and different adventures all the time. And part of that, too, is just like, just say, yes, just learn something new. Patti Dobrowolski 26:41 My thing is because I used to always say No, first, I would say no, no, I don't want to do that. No. And then I had to train myself. You're like a puppy and you're a puppy in the car, and you're going to do this, it's going to happen, you can make it happen, you can go and then I would always have a fantastic time because it would take me out of my comfort zone. Yeah. Well, I love spending this time with you now tell me and tell our listeners to what tips do you have for them about how they can pivot? Or what to do when they're up against a challenge to get through it and to step into more of themselves or their authentic self or their future? What would you share? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 27:19 Well, I would say make plans. Just be willing for those plans to actually change, you know, so but I think you should make plans and work hard and be honest, we say here at the DeBruce Foundation, hashtag truth works. So make plans, work hard, be honest, leave the results to the Lord. That's what I tend to do. But that make plans and work hard. And be honest, staying in that cycle and being willing for those plans to continue to change. So my plans today could possibly be different plans tomorrow. And I think that you also have to be brave, right? Be brave, believe in yourself, find people who believe in you. I bet that I really cannot take credit for where I am today, I really have to give that credit back to the people who have believed in me. And I will also you know, and if you have people who don't believe in you, if you are with people who are you know, sometimes people talk about a toxic culture or place that I like, Get out. Get out. There are people out there who love you and who want to be supportive of you, and will help you and help you. Yeah, and I think that's the other thing is, don't be afraid to pick up the phone and ask somebody for help. I mean, so many people, other people who you've interviewed Patti have talked about, we think that people are not accessible. And the reality is, many, many people are much more accessible than you think they are. But you do have to take the initiative. And so be confident and do that. Patti Dobrowolski 28:46 Yes, I love that. And I think I tell people that all the time, because I remember reading a really fantastic book. And I thought I wonder if that woman has an AOL account. And I just wrote her an email. And sure enough, she wrote me right back. And that showed me that I could do that with anyone. You know, somebody called me yesterday from Kuwait, in a car. It was the middle of the night, he was driving to his job. And he wanted to know, how could he showed people how to draw their future. And I was like, oh, man, like, here's the code for my class, I want you to come and do that. And then, like, let me help you to do that. Because I think this is the thing. If you're brave enough to reach out to somebody, they will respond, they will respond. And that's how we met. And I just love that, that somebody connected us. And I drew for DeBruce Foundation, and then the rest is history. I mean, I can't think of a better collaboration than the one that I have with you and the DeBruce Foundation and everybody that works here. I love them so. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 29:47 Well. For you to and we're so grateful for the audience. He's here with us. Yeah, yes. Thank you so much, because you're investing in yourself with fantastic Exactly. Patti Dobrowolski 29:57 So thank you again for all your time. And you know, if you liked this, of course, share it with your friends because that's the way we get the word out about what's happening in Kansas City because things are going down there. They're coming up from the base, and we're going to change right here in this city. So thank you so much, Leigh Anne. You're awesome and amazing. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 30:18 Thank you, Patti. Patti Dobrowolski 30:23 Thanks so much for listening today. Be sure to DM me on Instagram your feedback or takeaways from today's episode on Up Your Creative Genius. Then join me next week for more rocket fuel. Remember, you are the superstar of your universe and the world needs what you have to bring. So get busy. Get out and up your creative genius. And no matter where you are in the universe, here's some big love from yours truly, Patti Dobrowolski and the Up Your Creative Genius podcast. That's a wrap.

A doctor named Benjamin Gilmer gets a job at a rural clinic in North Carolina. He's replaced another doctor named Gilmer – Dr. Vince Gilmer – who went to prison after killing his own father. But the more Benjamin's patients tell him about the other Dr. Gilmer, the more confused he becomes. Everyone loved Vince Gilmer. So Benjamin starts digging around, trying to understand how a good man can seemingly turn bad. Sarah Koeing reports.

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re·​viv·​al | ri-ˈvī-vəl - an act or instance of reviving: the state of being revived or renewed: such as renewed attention to or interest in something or someone. At Hope Church, we are specifically praying for; renewed or revived attention this season, specifically to someone and something, Jesus and His church. Maybe for you, it's a brand new relationship with Jesus that needs intentional focus in order to blossom into all that God desires for it to be. Perhaps it's an old relationship with Jesus that needs to be revived and restored. Possibly it's a bad past church experience that seems to rob you of the passion you once had for Him. No matter where you are with Jesus or His church, we invite you to journey with us to seek a spiritual renewal by creating healthy habits and disciplines that will help your relationship with Jesus thrive. It's time to step away from the old and into the new. This is your season of revival in your relationship with Jesus. This is your opportunity to renew your relationship with His church. So let's seize it together!! Online Giving (https://pushpay.com/pay/hope4nc/vYX7L...​ Your tithes and gifts make a REAL difference at Hope and are vital to the every-day ministry of our church. We ask that you would prayerfully consider how God is leading you to give. Hope Church NC is located in Burlington, North Carolina and in Mebane, North Carolina

In this episode of The Eastern Current Saltwater Fishing Podcast Cameron and I discuss why Flats skiffs and Flats Boats are such a huge advantage when it comes to inshore fishing both light tackle and fly fishing. Flats Skiffs and Flats Boats allow anglers to get to extremely shallow and hard to reach areas and fish with complete stealth and silence. Poling a Flats skiff or Poling Skiff is also a huge advantage when sight fishing in the shallows when dealing with spooky fish. Hope y'all enjoy this episode! Eric's Realty info: https://www.nestrealty.com/wilmington/agents/eric_williams.html Eric's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricWilliamsFishing Do you love Eastern Current and want to help support us as well as gain access to tons of extra content that has never been released to the public? Donate through our PATREON Account! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31609753&fan_landing=true Be Sure to checkout Eastern Current on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram as well as anywhere that you can listen to podcasts. Check out Eastern Current's website! https://etcurrent.com/ Book a Fishing Trip -Jud Brock - https://www.easternangling.com/ Book a Hunt -Jud Brock- https://www.easternwaterfowl.com/ inshore fishing , light tackle , fly fishing , saltwater fishing , North Carolina fishing 

Tommy Sowers is a true renaissance man with an incredible resume. He is an entrepreneur, academic, politician and a decorated Military officer with an 11-year career in the Army, having achieved the rank of Major. He has taught at West Point, the University of Missouri and Duke. He also served as the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Tommy is currently the President of flyExclusive, which is the fastest growing private jet charter in the United States, located in Kinston, North Carolina. Tommy and I discuss the future of private aviation and how COVID-19 has impacted the demand for private jet ownership. Tommy also talks about cofounding GoldenKey, a venture backed firm which disrupted the buying and selling of homes. The company raised $3.7 million in funding and was sold in 2018.Tommy graduated first in his class at the Special Forces Qualification Course, and we talk about how his military training and time as a Green Beret prepared him for diverse leadership challenges. Tommy completed his undergraduate from Duke University and earned his MSc and PhD from the London School of Economics.This episode has a lot of great insights on leadership, dealing with adversity and adapting to different work environments and situations. Also … if you have dreams and aspirations about flying private or owning a jet, you'll want to tune in.Discussion Topics:(1:47) Duke basketball & being a seven-foot Army Ranger.(4:45) Private jet travel and sales during the COVID era.(14:14) Investment trends in the private aviation industry.(20:56) Adding innovative technical jobs in North Carolina.(26:15) The economics of jet ownership. Does it make financial sense?(29:00) Becoming an entrepreneur, founding GoldenKey and raising venture capital.(35:54) University education and teaching styles.(41:40) Special Forces mindset to help with career and life transitions.(49:35) Veteran career transition advice.(53:33) Rapid fire questions.

I couldn't wait to go to camp—two whole weeks without parents or teachers telling me what to do. When I arrived, it did not disappoint. I met my bunkmates and our counselor, and we headed down to the lake. Tanner, who's from North Carolina, showed me how to do a flip off the dock. Later that night, marshmallow and chocolate melted in my mouth as we made s'mores around a fire. I taught Angus, one of my bunkmates all the way from Australia, how to roast a marshmallow to a perfect golden brown. Then, a few nights in, it hit me. I missed my dog. I missed my mom's blueberry pancakes. I missed my dad's corny jokes. I missed playing video games with my little brother. I was lying in my bunk during lights out, and in the darkness I felt painfully alone. I wanted to go home. My heart hurt, and I felt empty. Had I made a mistake coming to camp? I felt overwhelmed and wondered if I'd taken on a task I was not prepared for. I whispered a prayer to God. At breakfast the next morning, I told Tanner that I missed my dog. Suddenly, everyone at the table started talking about their pets. We shared their names, funny stories, and inevitably learned about each other's families too. And I didn't feel alone anymore. My bunkmates have since become some of my best friends. God heard my prayer that night, and He gave me comfort through friends. No matter where I go, I know God will be with me. • Kelly Bakshi • Throughout our lives we continue to face difficult things, like family issues, moving, starting a new school or job, etc. When we feel overwhelmed and alone, it can help to remember how God has been there for us in the past. Can you remember a time God helped you? • As Christians, we can know Jesus is always with us. He cares about all our needs, including relational needs, and He invites us to ask Him for help. How do you need God's help today? ...if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. Psalm 139:8 (NIV)

Lettie Elizabeth is a historian, educator, and advocate living in Wilmington, NC. She is also the host and owner of her podcast History Shows Us. Lettie's passion for telling history's truths and connecting the past to today's racial and social justice issues is evident in the work she does. She received her MA in History in 2015, focusing primarily on American history and specializing in African-American studies. She received her MA in Conflict Management & Resolution in May 2020, allowing her to use mediation, facilitation, and effective communication skills in her work as an educator and advocate. Leading and facilitating workshops to equip people with skills to have the “hard” conversations is something Lettie also enjoys. Lettie was recently announced as a brand ambassador for America Hates Us. She has been a guest on several podcasts and is involved in her local community. Her Patreon community enjoys tons of history and antiracism content from her throughout the month which includes webinars, live Q&As, and a book club with convos! In addition to educating and collaborating online, she is currently working on organizing a couple of workshops to offer in the near future. She is also working on her own personal research project about the Green Book (a travel guide for Black people from 1937-1967) in Wilmington, North Carolina and the larger story it tells.In This Episode:Keep up with Lettie on Twitter and InstagramCheck out the History Shows Us Podcast and follow on InstagramYou can support Lettie on her PatreonYou can pre-order Andre's book All The White Friends I Couldn't Keep. Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook. Check out Andre's Patreon if you'd like to support what's going on with his work!Music: It Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Remix) by Andre Henry.

Have you ever thought about writing fiction? Furthermore, have you ever considered how writing a fiction series might be a great way to expand your story world and gives readers something special? My guest today is Mary A. Felkins. She is an inspirational romance author, blogger, and contributor to writer's blogs and inspirational publications. Her debut novel, Call to Love, is set in Hickory, North Carolina, where she lives with her husband. They have four young adult children. She is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and My Book Therapy. Her purpose in writing is to reclaim God's intention and motivation when he created the world—to enable readers to know his heart and experience his love. It's always fun to talk to fiction authors, and this conversation is no exception. Mary shares the benefits of a series, how to keep details straight between books, some challenges to writing a series, and much more. I first got to know Mary through our mutual friend Eric Elder, who has been a guest on the podcast before. So I want to give Eric a shout-out and a thank you for the connection to Mary!  Read the first 3 chapters of Call to Love Check out Mary's website Follow Mary on Facebook Connect with Mary on Instagram Discover more about Mary on Pinterest Reach out to Mary on Twitter *** Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.      Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!     Connect with Kent:     https://DailyWriterLife.com     Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders     Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders     LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders     Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders    

This event is to raise awareness and educate others on the Stillbirth topic. This event will be a survivors resource training! Hosted by Regeline Sabbat - Motivational Keynote Speaker, 5x Bestselling Author, Life Coach, First generation Haitian American, the host of Walk With Me Podcast on JRQTV, Financial Expert, and CEO and Founder of Life Service Center of America, LLC. Endorsed by Les Brown.   Speakers: (Master of Ceremonies) Lakisha James - Corporate event planner, Set Designer, Mentor, Author, and Atlanta Chapter Leader for World Women Conference & Awards Stacey Matarazzo Dinburg- Stacey is the vice president and co-founder of The 2 Degrees Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to impacting stillbirth outcomes in the state of NJ. As a mother of a stillborn daughter Stacey has felt the need to turn her tragedy into a purpose. Stacey and her husband Sean's first born daughter, Rhyan Ava was born sleeping on January 30, 2014 at 37 weeks gestational age. She has since become an advocate for maternal health including infertility, maternal mental health, pregnancy and infant loss, pregnancy after loss, and parenting after loss. Over the past 6 years, Stacey has been an invited speaker at RMA of NJ's series “The Doctor is in”, “The Stillbirth Management Conference” through the Partnership of Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey, and has testified for the appropriate implementation of The Autumn Joy Stillbirth Research & Dignity Act in Trenton. Her stillbirth story has been featured in NY FOX 5's Dr. Manny Alvarez's “Ask Dr. Manny” news blog and in Hackensack Merdian Health Views magazine. Stacey is a certified special educator and studied behavioral psychology at Caldwell University. She is currently studying to become a certified bereavement and birthing doula. She also works part time as an instructional facilitator and a teacher trainer at a specialized school for students with special needs. Most importantly, Stacey is the proud mother of 2 beautiful little girls, her rainbows. She currently resides in New Jersey with her family.   Ana Vick- Ana Vick is the Co-Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy and a mother of three (always missing one) whose traumatic experience with two early miscarriages and her middle son, Owen's, unexpected stillbirth in 2015, have called her to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths.  Putting her UCLA Psychology B.A. and television production background into use, Ana leads discussion and support rooms weekly on Clubhouse in the Empowered Pregnancy Club that she founded to connect with loss families, expectant parents and medical providers. She is a vocal part of the community of bereaved parents on social media (her handle on all platforms is StillMySon) helping to break the stigma and silence shrouding stillbirth. She interviews other bereaved parents regularly about their experience because she believes that by amplifying the stillbirth crisis we can create an urgent outcry for improved standards of care for everyone.  Ana promotes change through supporting legislative efforts including advocating for stillbirth tax credits around the country and bills targeting stillbirth prevention and bereavement care. She is relentless in her determination to end stillbirth and improve maternity care because of the rampant number of families, like her own, that continue to be wrecked by this failure of our medical system. Our country has a long way to go in developing protocols to prevent stillbirths, so it's critical that we are not silent on this issue. As a bilingual Latina, Ana's interest in improving the higher rate of stillbirth in the BIPOC community is deeply personal and an area of change she will be dedicating great attention to this year.  Ana has shared her personal story in national and local press including Today Parents and CBS 17 News, however, her main focus is on collaboration with other nonprofits, pregnancy advice platforms (such as Mommy Labor Nurse and Juna) and influencers to spread PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy's prevention tips to expectant parents. By empowering families with the knowledge that stillbirth still happens (even in healthy pregnancies like hers was) and explaining what they can do to minimize their risks, she believes we can save many babies in memory of her son, Owen, and all babies gone too soon.  The Vick's recently relocated cross country from California to North Carolina, where her husband is from, with their two living children and two mini aussie pups; They fill each other's days with joy and gratitude as they navigate life after loss together. Randy is a Canadian dad of 2 girls (one in heaven). He lost his second born daughter to stillbirth in June 2020 and since then has realized the gap in support for grieving dads.  He is eager to spread the message of what it's like as a grieving dad and how we can support them when they need it most Kim is a mom of 2 girls (one in heaven). Her oldest is 4 years old and River Joy would have been 18 months old as she was born still at 34 weeks pregnant in June of 2020.  Kim is married her to husband Randy of almost 7 years where together with their daughter they live in Ontario Canada. Kim is passionate about stillbirth advocacy and supporting others through their grief with her social media platform (Instagram). Her goal is to help other mamas know they aren't alone in their grief, and also help to prevent stillbirth from happening by educating others.  Karina Portes, mommy to son Trevor Rafael whom was stillborn. As a grieving mom finding out the cause of death of my son was devastated. After sending his placenta pathology to and Dr. Harvey Kliman from Yale university who determined it was from a Placenta abruption due to a 16% percentile small Placenta. In other words this could have possibly been preventable if my baby placenta was measure during my pregnancy which unfortunately is not standard care in the United States today. There are 23,000 babies a year that are stillborn just in the United States and a lot of them are preventable making measuring the placenta standard care would've save my baby and many more. Today my family and I have to live to this ongoing grief and trama.    Sponsors: Ragne Sinikas - Founder of World Women Conference & Awards (WWCA), Women Entrepreneurs TV, Change Makers Coach, Public Speaker Michael D. Butler -CEO of Beyond Publishing, Book Publisher, Global Speaker, Media Coach Daniel Gomez- Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Executive Coach, Confidence Architect, and Author Melahni Ake- Melahni Ake, is the founder of Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting, a Certified John Maxwell Team leadership coach, speaker and trainer, and as a Certified WHY Institute Agent she helps others Discover their own WHY, Melahni professional influence began at Walt Disney World and carried into financial services, fundraising and medical device sales and leadership. She believes in the power of our mindset to design our life with purpose. She is a popular Event Master of Ceremonies, Voice Actor, Leadership Podcast Host of Everyday Leaders 50in50, best selling author, motivational speaker and life strategy coach who challenges her clients to dream beyond their limiting beliefs and create better strategic ways to make sense out of the possibilities in front of them to change the world. What she knows is that When you know your WHY, and START with WHY, What You Do has more Impact. Lakisha James- Corporate event planner, Set Designer, Mentor, Author, and Atlanta Chapter Leader for World Women Conference & Awards

School choice activists say North Carolina is using student surveys to improve the state's surveillance system. What about your state? Is the state snooping on your kids? Also, is the Biden administration intent on destroying itself? And why did the US Supreme Court uphold the vaccine mandate on healthcare employees while striking down the Biden OSHA mandate on large companies? Details on today's episode of the Doc Washburn show!

For some, winter can be a difficult time -- dark and cold. For others, time outside in the winter is a powerful experience. Getting outside can also be one way to help with the stress. In this episode of Inside Appalachia, we'll go outside into a cold, crisp forest on a winter hike.We'll also learn about a group of Italian immigrants who escaped religious persecution and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. They brought cultural traditions, including winemaking, to this small pocket of Appalachia. And we'll also delight in one town's twist on the classic West Virginia slaw dog — the “Marmet yellow slaw dog.” The dish has been around since the 1930s but isn't widely known outside the tiny town in Kanawha County where it's made.

Mark Yusko is the Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management. Prior to forming Morgan Creek in 2004, Mark was President, Chief Investment Officer and Founder of UNC Management Company, the Endowment investment office for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, from 1998 to 2004. Until 1998, Mark was the Senior Investment Director for the University of Notre Dame Investment Office where he joined as the Assistant Investment Officer in October of 1993. In this podcast we discuss: The importance of the asset allocation decision rather than trading The investment value of ownership The problem with the 60:40 model The coming debt default How to manage risk Innovation as an asset class Understanding the crypto revolution How to pick the right crypto markets and avoid Ponzi schemes Favourite coins/tokens Favourite equity sectors and bonds for 2022 Learning from star investors Books that influenced Mark: The Alchemist (Coelho) and The Tao Jones Averages (Goodspeed)

15 years after the Supreme Court ruled that school segregation was unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education, many schools across the South were still segregated. Some school districts actively blocked desegregation. North Carolina passed legislation authorizing tuition grants to white private schools, sometimes called "segregation academies." Members of the KKK held rallies in North Carolina, describing desegregation as "anti-Christian" and "communistic." When the Federal government pressured school boards to comply or lose their funding, many responded by shuttering Black schools and assigning Black students to formerly all-white schools. It was called "one-way desegregation." In a very rural part of North Carolina, Black students and their families decided to fight back. We speak with Dr. Dudley E. Flood about his work desegregating every school in North Carolina. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop.  Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When news drops regarding North Carolina's major sports, the InsideCarolina.com On The Beat Live crew has it all covered. Tonight's show featured breaking transfer news out of the gate and was followed with in-depth reporting and analysis of Mack Brown's latest hires for a Carolina football program looking to right the course after a troubling 2021 campaign. Gene Chizik and Charlton Warren return to Chapel Hill to finish what they started in 2015 and 2016 under Larry Fedora, this time with a recruiting juggernaut under Brown and talent not seen in Chapel Hill in decades. The IC crew of host Tommy Ashley, Gregory Hall, Buck Sanders, Taylor Vippolis, Jason Staples and beat writer Greg Barnes dig into the nuts and bolts of the latest hires, and then venture into Hubert Davis's realm as the Tar Heel basketball team welcomes Georgia Tech into the Smith Center on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capt. Kevin was back from a trip to North Carolina to check up on the guys building his new boat! It's a full-on custom job, and there's a lot of exciting stuff happening on that front.Exciting isn't exactly the term the captains would use to talk about the charter business these days, however. Why, you ask? Well, listen in and they'll fill you in...and they'll hook you up with the forecast for the upcoming week as well.

In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Hutchens with Cabbage Branch Farm in North Carolina. Jennifer had to make an abrupt change in her farm business when the pandemic cause her equine work to come to a screeching halt. Here how she was able to adjust by adding pastured pigs to her farm business. For more info on Cabbage Branch Farm visit https://www.facebook.com/cabbagebranchfarm   Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!  https://thepasturedpig.com/ Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig   We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence.  Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

Hospitalizations from COVID are up 33% in the last week, and deaths are up 40%. Today, President Biden will announce additional medical teams will be deployed to specific hospitals in need. But a lack of adequate testing is also making Omicron difficult to fight. New federal data show consumer prices soared over the last year. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy says he won't do an interview with the select committee investigating the assault on the Capitol. The panel wants to know more about his conversations with then-President Trump during the attack. Congressman Matt Gaetz's former girlfriend testified yesterday to a federal grand jury-- about allegations of sex trafficking. The family of a North Carolina man, killed by an off-duty sheriff's deputy, is demanding answers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To continue our countdown towards the 2022 College Tennis Season, Cracked Racquets contributor John Parsons helps Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin preview our preseason Top 10 Women's Teams. On today's episode, the guys explain why they're fascinated by the potential swings from preseason #3 UNC. They recap the team's 2021 campaign, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Tar Heels' roster, project the team's possible lineups, offer their predictions for North Carolina's 2022 season, and so much more!! Check out their extended written preview by clicking here. Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.  Lucky Racket The hub for tennis fans, based out of Dayton, OH. Our mission is to make everyone smile when they see our products on and off the tennis courts! Get 15% OFF by using our promo code "Cracked15" at luckyracquet.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a successful North Carolina tundra swan hunt during this year's epic North American Waterfowl Tour, Ramsey visits with host, Tyler Odell and other members of his swan hunting party. Food, camaraderie and fun times shared in the blind while chasing North America's largest waterfowl.   Please subscribe, rate and review Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com   Podcast Sponsors: BOSS Shotshells Benelli Shotguns Kanati Waterfowl Taxidermy Mojo Outdoors Tom Beckbe Flash Back Decoys Voormi GetDucks USHuntList   It's really duck season somewhere for 365 days per year. Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide duck hunting adventures as he chases real duck hunting experiences all year long: Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks YouTube @GetDucks Facebook @GetDucks.com

Ever wondered why you're in what should be a Calorie deficit but fat loss isn't working? Confused with one person on the internet swearing up and down that "Calories in, Calories out" is all that matters, and the next guru saying, "Calories don't matter at all, it's just your hormones"? Yeah, no wonder we're all confused. Until now. Today, I'm here with Sam Miller to clear up the confusion on the realities of Calories in/Calories out, factors that effect Calories out that you may not be seeing, how to assess your SHREDS biofeedback for better progress, and how to use nutritional periodization to help you reach your fitness and fat loss goals for good. Sam has spent over the last decade in the health, fitness, and nutrition coaching space, and now helps other coaches improve their client results, retention, and revenue through his programs. Sam obtained his Masters degree from North Carolina State University, as well as his Bachelors of Science from Elon University in North Carolina. He has built his reputation as an online coach, educator, podcast host, and mentor dedicated to providing simple, yet strategic ways to amplify your results either as a coach or in your own transformation…. (without being a dick about it). He has been featured as a speaker for companies like the social media giant "LinkedIn" as well as a guest contributor for brands such as Barbell Shrugged, Muscle Intelligence, T-Nation, Elite FTS, Tailored Coaching Method, Ever Forward Radio, and Active Life Rx. Want free Cured Nutrition ZEN samples (just pay shipping)? Click here! Interested in working with EDF Coaching to reach your fitness and lifestyle goals? Click here to inquire!  ---- SIGN UP FOR MY EMAIL LIST Interested in working with EDF Coaching to reach your fitness and lifestyle goals? Click here to inquire!  WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram YouTube Website (sign up for the email list here!) EmandDarbyPresets Instagram Legion Athletics - Code Embody Cured Nutrition - Code Emily ----------- The #JackedNNerdyTrainer At Home Program The #JackedNNerdyTrainer V I Program The #JackedNNerdyTrainer V II Program

JJ Jackson chats with Josh Graham of WSJS Sports & ACCSports.com about the Duke Basketball season so far, how Coach K nailed his succession plan, previews the game vs. N.C. State on Saturday and more. Twitter: @LO_BlueDevils | @_JJ_Jackson_ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. NetSuite Over twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 061: S4 Launch: Leading Change Through Entrepreneurship How can architects lead change through a blended career of entrepreneurship and architecture? Welcome to the fourth season of Practice Disrupted, a podcast where we explore the evolution of architecture practice from many different angles!  Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB joins us to share his story of becoming an architect and entrepreneur through the creation of https://entrearchitect.com/ (EntreArchitect) and https://gablmedia.com/ (Gābl Media). https://entrearchitect.com/ (EntreArchitect) is a community of architects building profitable architecture firms to better serve the world. https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/ (EntreArchitect Podcast) has produced over 450 episodes and has been downloaded over 2 million times. Through his career as an entrepreneur, Mark has brought together a community of inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise to help small firm entrepreneur architects succeed. Mark helped launch https://gablmedia.com/ (Gābl Media), the largest, most engaged AEC multimedia network on the planet. Guest: Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB is a residential architect/developer based in Charlotte, North Carolina and the founder of EntreArchitect, a global online platform launched in 2012 to provide resources, training and community for small firm entrepreneur architects.  In January 2020 Mark partnered with architect and founder of SPACES Podcast, Dimitrius Lynch, Jr. to launch Gābl Media. As President and CEO of Gābl Media, Inc., Mark leads the multimedia network, empowering global leaders in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Gābl Media creates and distributes industry leading podcast series, including EntreArchitect Podcast, Archispeak Podcast, SPACES Podcast, Build Your Brand Podcast, Practice Disrupted, TRXL, Build Smart, She Builds Podcast, and more. The mission at Gābl Media is to create content that informs and entertains an audience dedicated to building a better world. Co-Hosts: Evelyn M. Lee, FAIA, MBA, MPA is a licensed architect in the state of California, with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and companies that are looking to reshape their future. She is the founder of https://practiceofarchitecture.com/ (Practice of Architecture), the first-ever Senior Experience Designer at https://slack.com/ (Slack Technologies), and the first female Treasurer to https://www.aia.org/leadership (AIA National)‘s Board of Directors. Je'Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA is the founder of https://apostrophe.consulting/ (Apostrophe Consulting), a purpose-driven, woman-owned management consulting practice dedicated to helping architects transform their companies. With expertise in talent development, change management, and business strategy, Je'Nen helps her clients navigate growth in a changing world.

140: A Nonprofit Leader's Guide to Boosting Board Engagement (Lea Williams)  SUMMARYThe best nonprofit leaders create and maintain strategic partnerships between themselves, their staff, and their board. If you are looking to take your board to the next level, check out episode #140 of the Path Podcast where Dr. Lea Williams and I discuss five tactics for creating and sustaining a dynamic board of directors. Building off our work together with multiple boards, our conversations with our Mastermind participants, and Lea's background as a meetings scientist, we reflect on characteristics of successful boards and how nonprofit leaders can cultivate a higher level of engagement with these important stakeholders. We discuss the importance of creating confident ambassadors, clarifying board member responsibilities through onboarding, building comfort around the organization's financial model, building a pipeline of board leaders through year-round recruiting, and hitting “reset” on your board meetings. Listen for these strategies and other tactical recommendations to help with your nonprofit board development efforts. ABOUT LEALea is an Organizational Scientist who joined the PMA team in June of 2020. Prior to joining the firm, she dedicated her time to two main areas: earning her Ph.D. in Organizational Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and serving 15+ nonprofits through pro-bono consulting engagements through the Volunteer Program Assessment. In addition to her nonprofit work, while obtaining her Doctorate, Lea also worked in several Talent Management/Organizational Development roles at large organizations in Charlotte, such as Ingersoll Rand, Duke Energy, TIAA, and Jacobsen. Given her strong research background, she is skilled at gathering input and synthesizing it to help nonprofit leaders develop innovative solutions. Her specialties include meeting effectiveness (the subject of her dissertation), leadership, board, and staff training and development, data analysis, strategic planning, survey design, stakeholder research, and volunteer retention/engagement. She also received her Master's in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Davidson College. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESLea's previous episode (#59: 5 Keys to Leading Dynamic Virtual Meetings) Priya Parker's book The Art of GatheringCal Newport's book A World Without Email Lea's work at PMA through consulting and meeting facilitation

Show Notes:1:55 - Laura Ingalls Wilder 1:56 - Little House on the Prairie 1:58 - Four-Patch quilt block 3:44 and 3:47 - Uganda3:51 - African wax prints 5:20 - Anne Truitt8:32- Memory quilts 14:48 - Burial quilts17:52 - Nashville, Tennessee 19:27 - John C Campbell Folk School 19:29 - Brasstown, North Carolina 19:33 - Blue Ridge Mountains19:38 - North Carolina 19:57 - Murphy, North Carolina 20:37 and 21:27 - North Carolina 20:39 and 21:29 - New York 21:56 - New York City 22:43 and 23:00 - Heidi Parkes (listen to episode 37 to learn more about her and her work)23:11- Brooklyn, New York 23:47 - IG (Instagram) live 24:29 - The Quilty Nook25:31 and 25:46 - Patreon 26:23 - The Quilty Nook28:14 - Laura Hartrich (@laurahartrich)29:12 - Vanuatu 29:27, 29:34 and 29:47 - The Quilty Nook31:28 - WDBX 91.1FM31:47 - Wagon Wheel traditional block 31:50 - Farm and Folk (@farmandfolk)33:07and 33:10 - Brooklyn33:34 - Instagram Live 33:48 - Repurposing thread from jeans IG Live with Zak Foster and 36:36 and 36:59 - Heidi Parkes (listen to episode 37 to learn more about her and her work)37:13 - Zak's tiny quilt 38:46 - Deann Tyler (@dhort59)38:53 - Improv quilts 39:09 - TiJay Mohammed of Art of Tijay (@artoftijay)39:13 - Ghanna39:27 - Bisa Butler39:52 - Zak Foster's zine podcast, Seamside 40:17 - Zak's Seamside zines 40:21 - QR code Follow Zak:Instagram - @zakfoster.quiltshttps://www.zakfoster.com/Follow us:Amanda: @broadclothstudio https://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilter https://the-weekendquilter.com/Anna: @waxandwanestudiohttps://www.waxandwanestudio.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko

This week, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, the town that "Mayberry" of The Andy Griffith Show is based on isn't so idyllic, considering a body is found, posed, and with the hands chopped off. The investigation couldn't have been more incompetent, if it was conducted by the Sheriff of a sitcom, instead of the actual real police that ended up with it. Wild truths come out about the killer, including even more murder, and a prison diary that goes public, and makes the whole system angry. Will he escape the electric chair? Along the way, we find out that some people REALLY love The Andy Griffith Show, that chopping hands off doesn't keep anyone from identifying a body, and that killing more people doesn't make killing the first person okay to do!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman New episodes every Thursday! Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com & use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports! Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurder Also, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts

Halfway through the college basketball season conference play has started and we pick the winners of every major conference, from Texas in the Big 12 to North Carolina in the ACC and Wisconsin in the Big 10.    Sign up at MyBookie.com with promo code DRINKINBROS and your first deposit is immediately doubled, all the way up to a $1000!

Listen, Subscribe, Share the Show, Donate. Help us keep this train rollin! Liberty Gear: https://www.gearbubble.com/gbstore/libertygear Promo Code: propaganda The CFR Plots To Shut Up Critically Thinking Americans | Rokfin Homeland Security's Monitoring Of Americans Is Out Of Control, Justified By "Jan 6"" | Rokfin Notes & Links from Today's Show Guerrilla war exercise to be fought across rural North Carolina counties, Army warns (msn.com) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59956068 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CoronaVac https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinopharm_(company)#COVID-19_vaccines https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02796-w https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/09/nyregion/noncitizens-nyc-voting-rights.html https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/01/11/remarks-by-president-biden-on-protecting-the-right-to-vote/   The Propaganda Report on Rokfin Justice Dept. creating unit focused on domestic terrorism | AP News   Fears over the unvaccinated, cryptocurrency, and NFTs keeping Americans up at night - Study Finds The CFR Plots To Shut Up Critically Thinking Americans | Rokfin The Propaganda Report on Patreon The Propaganda Report Store Support Our Sponsors! Donate… If you find value in the content we produce and want to help us keep this train rollin, drop us a donation via Paypal or become a Patreon. (links below) Every little bit helps. Thank you! And thank you to everyone who has and continues to support the show. It's your support that enables us to continue producing shows. Paypal Patreon Subscribe & Leave A 5-Star Review… Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Music Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Tunein Listen on Stitcher Follow on Spotify Like and Follow us on Facebook Follow Monica on Twitter Follow Binkley on Twitter Subscribe to Binkley's Youtube Channel https://www.paypal.me/BradBinkley https://www.patreon.com/propagandareport https://twitter.com/freedomactradio https://twitter.com/MonicaPerezShow https://www.youtube.com/bradbinkley https://www.youtube.com/monicaperez

Actress and activist Alyssa Milano weighs in on Pres. Biden's messaging on voting rights, her book “Sorry Not Sorry,” and what it was like to star in and produce the crime-thriller movie “Brazen.” Then, North Carolina congressional candidate Clay Aiken exclusively tells “The View” why he's running for Congress again, and what it would mean if he were to become first openly gay man elected to Congress in the south. In Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss former Pres. Trump calling politicians who hide their booster status “gutless,” and more.

Zeoli Show Hour 2:  In the second hour of the Zeoli Show, Rich discussed politicians' ability to make us believe how divided we are as a nation. Establishing new, oddly timed departments in the Department of Justice that will focus on domestic terrorism while the military is in North Carolina practicing for guerilla warfare. 

Let's start today's news day with a major investigation into the Ivy League and other top colleges in the U.S. Next, we cover several Covid news stories, before moving over to the latest updates involving Biden and the filibuster. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is establishing a specialized unit focused on domestic terrorism. And finally, former American Idol runner up Clay Aiken is running for Congress again in North Carolina. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: “Former students sue Georgetown, Columbia and other elite universities over financial aid practices” NPR: “How to get insurance to pay for at-home COVID tests, according to the White House” Washington Post: “Pfizer plans to manufacture up to 100 million doses of omicron-specific vaccine by spring” BBC: “Covid: Half of Europe to be infected with Omicron within weeks - WHO” AP News: “Biden to back Senate rule change to pass voting rights bill” AP News: “Justice Dept. creating unit focused on domestic terrorism” Hollywood Reporter: “Clay Aiken Running for Congress Again in North Carolina”

Today, Tom's guest is Anthony Abbott. Anthony is a United States Army veteran and a remodeling contractor. He runs a company called Greystone Remodeling in Raleigh, North Carolina. Anthony shares how he could never make more than $275k in sales in a year and paid himself only 12 grand in 2020 as a business owner, and what changes he made in his business, so he was able to pay himself over 100 grand in 2021.   In this episode, we talk about… How bad was Anthony's sales and revenue situation before he joined the $100k program Mistakes he was making in his business before 2020 How he was able to turn his business and income around Changes Anthony made to his mindset, sales process, and business model How he was able to change his multiplier from 1.27x to 3.8x as a remodeler Putting yourself on the payroll as the business owner How his bad business was affecting his relationship with his wife and life at home The 50% gross profit rule—don't sell anything less than 50% gross profit The biggest changes he has made in himself as a leader in the last year Things he still struggles with within his business Anthony's advice to contractors   Resources: = Greystone Remodeling Website: https://greystoneremodelinginc.com/    = Join us in BATTLEGROUND - Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground = Get your free copy of Tom's book Winning the Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/book (Just pay to ship) = Connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: http://thecontractorfight.com/facebook = Grab the Gear: https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ The Contractor Fight is the ultimate resource for becoming an uncommon contractor! Pick a fight with mediocrity. Live Unafraid. = Find Us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: http://thecontractorfight.com/ig Live Unafraid Swag: http://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid 

From ESL teacher resources to an ESL teacher course with Courtney Morgan Whether you specialize as an ESL teacher or whether you're a teacher wondering what your next move might be, we are doing something that we've never done before on The CEO Teacher ® podcast. Today, we are having a one-on-one coaching session. Friends, meet Courtney. Courtney is one of our CEO Teacher Trailblazers. We refer to our trailblazers as someone who has taken a path of quick success. While Courtney started out making ESL teacher resources and ELL resources, you're going to hear how she's gone from selling her resources on TpT to launching a very successful course in a veeeeeeeeeeeery short amount of time. And what I love about today's episode…we're literally going to plan out her next big move. Beyond an ESL teacher course and toward a growing CEO Teacher ® business Courtney Morgan is an English Learner Specialist and teacher, living near Asheville, North Carolina, where she loves having the mountains at her doorstep. After 16 years as an elementary classroom teacher in districts large and small, Courtney shifted into her current role to focus her efforts on supporting multilingual students. Through her business, The All-Access Classroom, Courtney equips general education teachers to confidently make their lessons accessible to English learners. I know you're going to love her story, but what is so special about today's show is that you're going to get a little behind the scenes look at what our coaching looks like inside of our program. Plus, a LOT of you can benefit from her questions. So whether you're an ESL teacher or if you're just wondering, “Should I continue to make products for TpT or should you move into making a product or service?” Look no further and listen to this episode! In this episode, you will learn: If an ESL teacher going live on both IG and FB should repurpose their content and use the same outline for both platforms in the same week Whether ESL teachers should direct more energy to develop an ESL teacher course or classroom resources (or both) When to refresh your opt-in or lead magnet  How to set up the community part of an ESL teacher course Links Mentioned in this Episode about ESL teacher resources:  The All-Access Classroom Courtney Morgan on Instagram Courtney Morgan on Facebook Courtney Morgan on TpT Simply Stained Shop This episode is brought to you by Simply Stained Shop: A personal intention for your 2022 year, it's a single word that is a daily focus reminding you to show up intentionally because you're placing your word in locations you see everyday. Choose your own word on wood at simplystainedshop.com  For the month of January, get a FREE word on wood with purchase or use code: KAYSE for 10% off your order. CEO TEACHER® RESOURCES WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD:  What's your CEO Teacher® Type? Find out here! Download my free book, Start or Expand Your Online Teacher Business, and get started building your business today! Check out my CEO Teacher® Book Recommendations here! JOIN OUR CEO TEACHER® PODCAST COMMUNITY TO GROW WITH LIKE-MINDED TEACHERS: Send me a DM on Instagram– I love chatting with my people, so ask me your questions about creating an ESL teacher course or community! ENJOYING THE PODCAST? THANKS FOR TUNING IN! Tag me @kaysemorris on Instagram and tell me what you are listening to! I love seeing what resonates most with our listeners!  I don't want you to miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode is available by subscribing on iTunes here! If you would like to support The CEO Teacher® podcast, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a review on iTunes. By leaving a review, you are helping fellow CEO teachers find this podcast and start building a life they love.  To leave a review on iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Ratings and Reviews. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your business and your life! READY FOR MORE? I LIKE YOUR STYLE! LISTEN TO THESE CEO TEACHER® PODCAST EPISODES NEXT! New Year, New You My Top Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them My Top 5 Favorite Business Books of the Year

The narrative is completely collapsing. In this episode, I address the tidal wave of new media clips acknowledging they lied to us.  News Picks: The CDC steps on a rake, again! The mask cult is humiliated, again. Handicapped preschool kids are being pushed CRT in North Carolina. Sonia Sotomayor should step down. Rachel Maddow producer gets busted in an email exchange. Is garbage single-payer healthcare making a comeback in California? The problem with machine learning. Copyright Bongino Inc All Rights Reserved

A nostalgic memory that has now been reborn and passed down to the next generation in the Neal household. Listen to the guys reflect on their recent Christmas vacations back to North Carolina, including Link recounting receiving his favorite Christmas gift ever, on this episode of Ear Biscuits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices