Podcasts about Northern Virginia

In this week's episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Kelly Ewell, the owner of 48 Fields Farm, a wedding venue in Northern Virginia. They discuss various aspects of venue ownership, including challenges, attracting couples, and the importance of personal connection and soft skills in the wedding industry. Kelly shares her origin story and how she got into the wedding industry. She talks about the challenges they faced in the beginning, getting financing for their property, and the different buildings on the venue. They also discuss county regulations, offerings and packages at 48 Fields, challenges with vendors, and the future growth of the venue. Kelly emphasizes the importance of understanding the target audience, differentiating from competitors, and providing a personalized experience. About Our Guest:  The idea of 48 Fields began as a series of late-night stories that typically started close to midnight. Steve would be half asleep, but Kelly was wide awake from having just gotten home from a wedding. There was plenty to say about photographing beautiful brides and heartfelt moments, but conversations always ended up focused on the venue. For years, Steve heard all about the good and the bad of the different venues that Kelly worked with. Until one night in 2013, the story ended with a question. What if we started our own venue? Fast forward to today, they are not your typical venue owners. They have actively pursued this venue to support their family. Second, they are hands-on owners, not detached managers who rely on a team that filters through a revolving door. When you call or email, it's then who will reply. When you come to visit, it's them who will greet you. They are the ones with you from the first email all the way leading up to your wedding day. They never want to lose sight of the fact that marriage and family create the cornerstones of their legacy, and they are so honored to share 48 Fields with others as they begin the journey of starting their own. Find Them Here:  Tel: 571-207-6658  Email: hello@48fields.com  Address: 43372 Spinks Ferry Road in Leesburg VA 20176  Website: https://www.48fields.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/48Fields/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/48fields/

Omni has been a real estate investor, broker, and coach for nearly 20 years. His real estate career started in Hawaii where he grew up. Over the last 10+ years, he and his family have lived in Northern Virginia and have been very active in both growing their real estate investment portfolio and growing a top performing real estate team and office in Loudoun County Virginia. With a passion for building wealth and helping others achieve financial freedom, Omni has coached hundreds of real estate investors, real estate agents and clients alike to create and execute a plan to grow their real estate business, grow their investment portfolio, or both. As a leader of a very large real estate team, Omni's main focus and goal is to help every team member achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Over the years, he has adapted his roles, moving away from a traditional Broker role and now plays the roles of Financial Freedom Coach, Dream Advocate and Legacy Building Strategist. HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SHOW: 00:00 - Intro 02:23 - Omni's Background 04:54 - Stumbling Into Real Estate 06:32 - Every REI Tool 09:32 - First Deal and Mentorship 14:11 - Investing Long Distance 18:01 - Building A Team 22:30 - Success and Impact 25:16 - Mastermind Cashflow Breakfast Club 26:46 - Overcoming Challenges 29:56 - Key To Success 32:20 - Fast Track Success 34:05 - Book Recommendation 35:25 - Tech Recommendation 38:00 - Connect With Omni CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://www.instagram.com/omnitheinvestorguy/ https://cashflowbreakfastclub.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CashFlowBreakfastClub/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: https://www.readyforrealestatechecklist.com/start ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

IHMs celebrate 100th anniversary of teaching at St. James in Falls Church; Bishop Michael Burbidge celebrates the Mass.   Afghan refugees make a new home in Northern Virginia thanks to Catholic Charities Immigrant and Refugee Services. Read their stories of escape and rebuilding.   Special Youth and College Section details how a local college helps pregnant students; spotlight on campus ministers; and safety walks help campus security efforts.   Read more in this week's print issue or at catholicherald.com.

In this podcast episode, Brian Glass, a personal injury attorney in Northern Virginia, shares his professional journey and strategies for building a successful law firm. He discusses how he quadrupled his firm's revenue by focusing on working on more cases, higher dollar value cases, and faster case processing. Brian emphasizes the importance of building connections and identifies the right audience to serve as a lawyer. He also talks about creating a positive work environment and prioritizing the happiness of his staff. Additionally, Brian discusses his other business, Great Legal Marketing, which helps lawyers improve their marketing strategies. He shares his approach to achieving personal freedom and work-life integration. Brian Glass is a personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. After a decade of practicing law across town from his dad, he joined Ben Glass Law in 2019 to run the auto accident section of the practice. Brian's greatest hits as a lawyer include a $3.4M medical malpractice verdict (2019), the record-setting settlement of a minor's wrongful death case in Virginia ($5.5M in 2020), and the largest auto accident verdict in the state in 2022. ($3.4M in compensatory damages and $1M in punitive damages). He is highly skilled at distilling complex problems into simple, understandable solutions. Brian is the rare trial lawyer who is as comfortable building a business as he is in the courtroom. Over the past four years, he has quadrupled the revenue of the auto accident section at Ben Glass Law and has big plans for the future. Brian credits this growth to hiring the right people into the correct position, running the firm on EOS/Traction and vision alignment between him and Ben. In 2023, he joined Great Legal Marketing as the organization's president. Great Legal Marketing is the premier program for lawyers in solo and small firm practices to learn to grow their businesses. Brian runs Time Freedom for Lawyers, a podcast dedicated to teaching other lawyers and high-income professionals how to win back some of their time by running more efficient businesses, investing in real estate, and crafting the vision of their own perfect life. Brian's perfect life includes coaching his three boys in soccer, baseball, and whatever other athletic endeavor they want to pursue, traveling the world with his wife of 13 years, and competing in endurance events. Brian is a finisher of the Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Race, the Laurel Highlands 71 Miler, and about two dozen ultramarathons. Lately, parenting has cut short his training timeline, and he focuses on Crossfit and Spartan races, with a 2023 goal of traveling to Sparta, Greece, to compete in the Spartan Race World Championships. Find Brian on: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fairfaxpersonalinjury/ Ben Glass Law: https://www.benglasslaw.com/bio/brian-glass-fairfax-auto-accident-lawyer.cfm Great Legal Marketing: https://greatlegalmarketing.com/

Michelle Mays, author of The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst, joins me for an in-depth conversation about healing from betrayal. Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma. She is also the founder of the Center for Relational Recovery in Northern Virginia, outside of DC. “Divorce is common, and cheating is common. Because they are common,  it doesn't mean they're not tremendously significant and have enormous ramifications for our mental and physical health,” says Michelle. During our conversation, we discuss the importance of understanding what happened, explore betrayal through the lens of attachment systems, and unravel what happens to us when we experience this enormous injury.   Featured topics include: A new attachment-based model for understanding the impacts of cheating in relationships (8:58) Some of the binds in relationships that we can get stuck in including the shame bind and relational binds (12:01) What gets in the way of leaving when we want or know we need to leave (35:43) Healing and repairing relationships: what it means to stay, and what it takes to repair the fractures betrayal has caused (45:02) The difference between rebuilding emotional connection and rebuilding sexual connection (50:21) Learn more about Michelle Mays: Michelle Mays is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma. She's also the author of the new book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst. Michelle has created The Braving Hope™ Treatment Model to address the devastating dilemma that betrayed partners face when their significant other is unsafe to connect to, yet connection is the key to healing. Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in Virginia and Washington DC, and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Supervisor. She was trained by Pia Mellody in the Post Induction Therapy model for treating developmental trauma and is currently completing her PhD in Clinical Sexology and certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. Resources & Links: Information and links may also be found at:  https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-234-healing-from-relationship-betrayal-with-michelle-mays/ Pre-order Kate's book “The D Word” Michelle's websiteMichelle's book, The Betrayal Bind Michelle on FacebookMichelle on InstagramMichelle on YouTube Facing Codependence, Pia Mellody Get Your Curated Podcast Playlist! Answer four easy questions and you'll get a curated list of podcast episodes to best support you as you navigate these tricky waters. I'll also help you identify where you currently stand on this journey, and what's ahead, with resources to help you move through this process with knowledge and grace. GET IT HERE DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

Five weeks on the book and what grand take aways can we make from this? As we assess how Newcastle's form has been, who better to join the desk than Joel. What perspective does he have in regards to the Tyneside team? Sean has a few questions that will spawn a grander conversation about Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and more. Check out this weeks episode. Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/wzJQxR64rk If you're looking for custom apparel in the Falls Church area of Northern Virginia, check out TBS Impressions: https://tbsimpressions.com/ Connect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​ Brad: https://twitter.com/KSBradG​​​​ Sean: https://twitter.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​ James: https://twitter.com/JamesTiffany​ Follow us on Instagram now too https://www.instagram.com/redcard_radio Time Stamps to come #podcast #vodcast #soccer #epl #football #arsenal #chelsea #tottenham #manchestercity #liverpool #manchesterunited #fifa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redcardradio/message

In this interview about grit and determination, author and former professional basketball player Dan Grunfeld tells the harrowing story of how his grandmother escaped the Holocaust during World War II. Dan goes on to describe the challenges his grandmother, grandfather, uncle, and father faced as they moved to the United States to begin a new life for themselves after the war. Unable to speak English, Dan's father, Ernie Grunfeld, used the resilience he inherited from his parents to turn himself into a high school basketball phenom who went on to become a collegiate All-American, Olympic Gold Medal winner for Team USA in 1976, and an NBA player and executive.Dan describes his personal duty to honor his grandmother, father, and their family legacy by honing his skills, body, and mind so he could be the best athlete and person he can be. He wraps up the conversation by describing his own path to becoming a standout college basketball player and his unrelenting willingness to overcome a brutal knee injury that nearly ended his chances at a professional basketball career. Dan Grunfeld is a former professional basketball player, an accomplished writer, and a proud graduate of Stanford University. An Academic All-American and All-Conference basketball selection at Stanford, Dan played professionally for eight seasons in top leagues around the world, including in Germany, Spain, and Israel. Dan is the author of the critically acclaimed book, By the Grace of the Game, and his writing has been published more than 40 times in media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, The Jerusalem Post, and NBC News. Dan earned his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2017 and lives with his wife and sons in Northern Virginia, where he works in venture capital.

Many teachers work with small groups of students and especially if you're in an elementary  setting, making a schedule for those small groups can be one of the most challenging tasks of your entire school year. For today's episode, I have invited back my dear friend, Kristen Vibas, to chat about just that, the peculiarities of scheduling and grouping English learner students in elementary grades. Kristen Vibas is a K-6 elementary ESOL teacher living in Northern Virginia. She's been teaching multilingual learners since 2005 in one of the country's largest school districts.What you will hear about in this episode:Scheduling and grouping English learner students in elementary gradesThe process of scheduling small groups and providing targeted English language development to studentsThe importance of using data, such as ELP scores and assessment scores, to group students with similar language needs for effective instructionGrouping students with similar language needs in order to effectively target their individual language developmentShow Notes:Episode 82  - How to Master Small Group Scheduling and Instruction with guest Kristen VibasResources Mentioned:The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join. Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session Essential Lesson Plan BundleRelated/Previous Episodes:Episode 22 - Teaching Reading with Kristen VibasEpisode 80 - Empowering English learners - an Asset Based ApproachEpisode 72 - Four easy ways to differentiate the same lessonConnect with Kristen: On Instagram - @awalkinthechalkConnect with Ieva:Instagram - @simplyievaeslWebsite - www.simplyieva.comJoin the  - Simply Ieva Facebook Group The ESL Teaching Roadmap curriculum membership is my signature 3 step process for teaching all levels - from connecting with students to helping newcomers embark on their English learning journey to supporting those intermediate learners. Inside the Roadmap you'll find all of the materials from my TpT store as well as exclusive members-only lessons, videos and personalized support such as thirty minute consultations available at no extra cost to all members.

There's never been a better time to elevate your skills and your business. With so many tools at our disposal, we can increase our visibility and become thought leaders in our marketplace. But first, we have to get out of lurk-and-learn mode and into learn-and-implement mode.    How did I turn a “no” into a huge leap forward in my business? What measures did I put in place to manage my mental health during the pandemic?    In this episode, I'm joined in the hot seat by seasoned real estate veteran, Tamara Inzunza, as we cover how to equip yourself for success in 2022 and beyond.      Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    - How to start our day in action mode  It's so easy to scroll ourselves out of productivity. Is it possible to make our time on social media more productive?    - The importance of creating connections away from our local markets How do we get the transaction in our local market and still get a referral from another market?    - The real story behind Six-Figures in Twelve Months How did one “no” inspire me to make one of my biggest dreams come true?     Guest Bio   Tamara Inzunza is a seasoned veteran in real estate. Licensed in 1997, Tamara earned her Associate  Broker's license in 2006. For the past 24 years, she has been committed to learning while building her real estate business. As a RE/MAX agent for 15 years, she earned 100% Club and Platinum Club status multiple years, securing a place in the RE/MAX Hall of Fame.   Tamara earned the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation in 2003 and has served as the regional representative for the  Northern Virginia chapter. Locally, she volunteers with the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors  (NVAR), serving on the Grievance Committee and on the Education Advisory Group. She also serves on the Economic Advisory Group for the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR).   Tamara is currently the Vice President of Education and Training at Realty One Group Capital in Alexandria VA. As a Virginia Housing  Certified Trainer, she has built a successful business helping first-time homebuyers in addition to serving active-duty military and veterans who are PCSing to the area as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP).   Tamara holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from James  Madison University. Presently, she is committed to helping the agents in Realty One Group unleash their potential and grow their business.   For more information, visit http://www.movingtonova.com and follow @therealtamzoo on Instagram.

Without a brand, your business is already dead. But what is your brand doing for you? This is a great time to develop your brand into something that will bring in a consistent stream of clients.ResourceCheck out Laura's WebsiteReal Estate Marketing DudeThe Listing Advocate (Earn more listings!)REMD on YouTubeREMD on InstagramTranscript:00:00:02:05 - 00:00:28:13UnknownLaura, go ahead and tell my editor for Shownotes name website. All of your social handles, stuff like that. And so it's Laura Griffin and the website is groups within us to leads within Ask.com and the same social media handle. Or you can also do for Instagram. It's Laura Griffin Rail, a tour that's set up while we're talking here.00:00:28:15 - 00:01:59:11UnknownAll right. You ready to rock? Yeah. So you said groups to leads like the number two. No. To gay. I mean, just see. So some visuals and it'll be good to go. Ready, Rock? Yeah. All right. Three, two and one.00:01:59:13 - 00:02:18:11UnknownSo how do you attract new business? You constantly don't have to chase it. Hi, I'm Mike Webmaster Real Estate Marketing in this podcast is all about building a strong personal brand. People have come to know like trust and most importantly, refer. But remember, it is not their job to remember what you do for a living. It's your job to remind them.00:02:18:15 - 00:02:30:14UnknownLet's get started.00:02:30:16 - 00:02:54:03UnknownWhat's up? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome. Another episode of the Real Estate Marketing Dude. Podcast books should It's hitting the fan. There are things happening in the marketplace. Mortgage apps are the lowest they've ever been in the history of mortgage apps. What are you going to do? I see nothing but giant opportunity in this marketplace because as agents continue to dwindle and whatnot, it's just a reality of the situation.00:02:54:05 - 00:03:11:19UnknownThe amount of agents leaving the industry is not as large as the number of homes still being transacted. So there's actually a large opportunity there. However, you need to know how to capitalize on that opportunity and anytime there's a shift. Brands are built, all right, Brands are built, and without a brand, you will not survive in this fucking space.00:03:11:19 - 00:03:28:05UnknownI don't care what you say. You need a brand to continue going forward because no one's hiring the realtor for what they do. You're it's a commodity in the consumer's eyes, but they're hiring. You force how you do it, but you have to be thought of first. You have to be top of mind first, and you have to be able to connect with people because you're no longer a real estate agent.00:03:28:05 - 00:03:55:11UnknownYour damn media company been screaming this since 2014 and I've been damn right we have probably Today show one of the best brands I've seen and we just met like, I don't know, Laura, we haven't talked before. We've met for what? Laura At 4 minutes? Yeah. 30. But I could tell you just from browsing on her website right here, her brand is one of the best I've ever seen positioned wise, especially for a real estate agent.00:03:55:13 - 00:04:15:24UnknownAnd she positions herself as a mom. And I bet you Laura can probably charge me an 8% commission and I wouldn't give a shit. I'd probably still hire her because I could connect with her so much. And there's a difference between people. Like when people are hiring you, they're hiring you for how you do things and more importantly, what you stand for.00:04:15:24 - 00:04:34:24UnknownBut it's ultimately the way you make them feel. And your brand is the direct reflection of that. The reason why I'm harping on this so much is because right now, developing your brand is going to be easier than when the market's hot. So when you're when people are like, look how many realtors stop doing video in the last time, I'm telling you, I used to do videos for hundreds of realtors.00:04:34:24 - 00:04:54:03UnknownI lost over 75% of my business in the shift and the amount of people leaving, that just it's a vacuum for attention on social media. It's a vacuum to get your face out there, because regardless of what happens when people are pulling back on their budgets, this is when you double down. But if you don't have a brand to go with it, it's going to fall on deaf ears.00:04:54:05 - 00:05:12:06UnknownSo what I want to focus this show on is how to really develop your brand and what a better example than to have Laura Griffin here today and share with us exactly how she I don't think Laura sells real estate. I think she's a mom that happens to sell real estate on the side. At least that's the way her brand is positioned.00:05:12:06 - 00:05:35:15UnknownAnd this is an unbelievable way that she's doing it from her fonts to whatever the colors are really good or sharp, but she's doing it. She did this in a cold market because she literally went to a brand new cold market, new Nobody didn't buy any leads but focused on her own personal brand, adapted that to her business, built a Facebook group and now she's talking, crushing it.00:05:35:17 - 00:05:58:14UnknownWithout further ado, let's go ahead and introduce our guests, Ms.. Laura Griffin. Laura, once say hello to everybody and tell us a little bit about who is Laura. Quick story. Where'd you go? Where you at? Where are you from? Hi, everybody. Thank you so much for that introduction when he was Laura Griffin, I'm a real estate agent, and then the Northern Virginia areas, which is my inside Washington, D.C., we moved to this area, Oh, gosh, almost 12 years ago.00:05:58:14 - 00:06:18:19UnknownMy husband was military, retired and worked for the government. And so we moved from Northern California to Northern Virginia. I didn't know anybody. I was in the corporate world, in the banking industry as a bank manager. I had my daughter that I got to be a stay at home mom. This is going to be great. And I failed at it.00:06:18:21 - 00:06:34:12UnknownAfter a few months, I was like, I think I need something to do. And I had been in the real estate industry in California in a different capacity and called the who's now my broker, who sold us our house. And they said, have they contacted real estate? How does this work? What I need to do a lot, a lot.00:06:34:14 - 00:06:55:23UnknownAnd so he hired me and said, Hey, I'm hiring my team, which later turned into a brokerage and up a thousand plus agents in our area. And I was on his team. He was our team lead, and they gave us some online Zillow and Zillow and Facebook ads, all these different things. And I quickly realized that was not my jam.00:06:56:00 - 00:07:13:23UnknownAnd if you ask him, I probably lost him thousands of dollars. And with a young child, I couldn't pick up the phone. It was like speed delete, right? And I'd always fail because there was no way I could call that Lee. The first second it came in and keep calling. And, you know, my daughter was little and and all these things and I hated it.00:07:14:00 - 00:07:31:08UnknownAnd I hated doing open houses on Sundays because I had a little child. And that was the day my husband was off to his job. And so it was like, I don't want to give up my weekends. And so I start going to mommy me classes. And I was like, I really like this networking thing. And ended up starting a Facebook group in our area for local moms.00:07:31:08 - 00:07:45:06UnknownAnd it's county wide because there are areas the county made more sense when you started that not to interrupt you, but when you started that group was real estate in mind or you just wanted to connect with other moms, just wanted other moms to go coffee with you. Because I was born, I didn't know anybody. We had no family.00:07:45:06 - 00:08:04:10UnknownWe no friends. Like it was more self-serving. It sounds really bad, but it was self-serving. I wanted I wanted friends. Okay. I'm going to bring that up in a minute. Write that down. Okay. So I wanted to friends and I had like a handful of friends I'd meet at a hospital, mom's group, and I ended up into the group and it was just like night, you know, like my kids aren't sleeping.00:08:04:10 - 00:08:21:08UnknownWhat do I do? Kind of things. And I thought, no one's going to join this group, and my friends join a few their friends over and a whole bunch of people started joining and it kind of snowballed into this thing. We're just about it. I have little mini groups too, so if you count the mini groups, we're out over 12 are over 12,000 members.00:08:21:10 - 00:08:40:12UnknownAnd I slowly realized I was better placed to face connecting and people thought I was some sort of a local celebrity. Like people will stop me at Target or the farmer's market. My kids just go, Oh my God, I please stop. And these people want to talk to me because I'm a celebrity. And I was realizing that they already knew, liked and trusted me and they were comfortable with me.00:08:40:12 - 00:08:59:16UnknownAnd so I was getting all clients that were moms with little children because they could relate to me. And I can relate to them. And their transaction with children is a little bit different than if you're downsizing or you're a first time home buyer. And most of them are trade up clients because they've little kids. They outgrew their house and they're buying a bigger home.00:08:59:16 - 00:09:24:02UnknownAnd so I started realizing that my group was powerful and I started utilizing that as my lead source and threw in a few events here. And I have a Santa event and things like that that started leveraging my group and growing it and putting in content that would not let me like stand up and say, Hey, I'm a real estate agent every 5 minutes in my group, but it's weaved into it and it's weaved into my weekly nurture system that they all get every week.00:09:24:04 - 00:09:41:00UnknownSo that way they know that I'm a realtor and it's easy. They call when someone wants to buy or sell a house, they call me and it's a nice feeling. I'm not chasing the lead like I was with the online leads. This sounds so easy and would unpack a couple of things. First, I want to deal with everyone's objections and it's free.00:09:41:02 - 00:10:00:09UnknownYeah, it's a free leads are store, which is something that is unique. So let's focus and let's unpack this because you're sitting on your treadmill right now. You're like 12,000 people. I'm not that interesting, right? That's the first thing that people say. I'm not that interesting. No one's going to pay attention to me. Well, everyone says the same thing about video, too, but I've yet to see an agent that does video consistently.00:10:00:09 - 00:10:19:08UnknownThat's not crushing it. And the reason for that is just a matter of attention. And this entire industry is based upon attention. It's a popularity contest. The best agent doesn't get the damn deal. The most popular one does. Yeah, that's nine times out of ten. 9.5. I would say 9.9 times out of ten. It's no differently in any other industry like the best lawyer.00:10:19:08 - 00:10:39:15UnknownI'm doing a ton of attorney work right now on a ton of videos with the attorneys, and the best attorney doesn't get the job, the best marketed one does. And it's the same in every single industry, you guys. But marketing without a brand falls on deaf ears. You're just a salesperson chasing a truck and you're pitching someone on your services about why they should buy or sell you, which is why the key to this whole brand that you did.00:10:39:15 - 00:10:56:23UnknownAnd I don't know if you knew what you were really onto, but it's genius because she didn't like develop this. If you look back at her story really quick, she in developed this like on a whim. She's like, I want to create a group of people that I connect with first right now, most real estate agents will come out first objection.00:10:56:23 - 00:11:15:02UnknownThey're going to have their income on say, Oh, if I'm going to position myself as a mom, well, I'm going to turn off the fucking dads. That's the first thing that agents are going to say, right? No, doesn't happen. Or hey, if I'm just working for just a mom, then I'm going to turn off this group or I'm going to do this.00:11:15:04 - 00:11:37:11UnknownLook, guys, I called myself a marketing dude and I fucking crushed it. And it's because I connected with people on a level. And the reality is, is that your brand should turn some people off. And if it's not meant to connect with every single person, because if it was, you would call yourself God. Yeah, true. So so like she she identifies.00:11:37:11 - 00:11:54:20UnknownSo what's your tribe? Look at your own business. Who do you connect with? See the brand and your content strategy. Really, what she's developing is she developed a content strategy formulated within a group, but it first starts by who's group entry? Who do I really connect with? What are you what do you do on the weekends? What do you really do on the weekends if you don't have to work?00:11:54:20 - 00:12:06:18UnknownAnd if you won the lottery but you can't move anywhere you're living in, you're stuck in a town you live in. That's the answer with whom you communicate with those 5 to 10 people you put yourself in a room with, hang out with them for the rest of your life because you don't need to worry about money anymore.00:12:06:21 - 00:12:29:10UnknownWell, that's what you build your basis about. What would you guys talk about? There's your content strategy 100%. And if you look at my group's demographics through the insights, because I'll be honest, I'm 41 and my group mainly is 35 to 44 age group. We're all moms. Most of us have two children. Most of our children under ten, which is me.00:12:29:10 - 00:12:53:04UnknownI have a ten and a seven and a half year old. And I, I will say I speak their language. And what I'm yes, the reason I'll get the call oftentimes is I understand this is going to be a shit show of us selling our own small townhome, upgrading to a bigger house. We got kids and dogs and there's like toy throw up all of our house and yeah, like we don't know what to do, but they call me because I understand it and I've lived it.00:12:53:04 - 00:13:14:07UnknownI mean, we've moved nine times this year to military. I'm going to gas you guys are up like Quantico or not. Yeah, no. As it's medically retired now, but and then I have two children and I'll say one has ADHD and autism and my other son is has ADHD as well. But it's like, I understand this like, yeah, it's going to be a shitshow.00:13:14:09 - 00:13:33:06UnknownYes, it is, but I can help you with it. And they feel comfortable with me and, and, and I will say it's always the wife that calls me, never the husband. But also when people are relocating into the area, the name of my group, the secret sauce to it is if you're going to start a group, it has to be your city, town, county, neighborhood in the name.00:13:33:06 - 00:13:49:13UnknownSo mine is loud and moms because I live in London County. So whether you're Dallas, Texas or Sacramento or whatever, you know, it should be moms or community group or whatever. But what happens is people that are relocating to our area, which we have a lot of government here near D.C., so people are relooking all the time. The first thing is the white kids on the computer.00:13:49:15 - 00:14:09:19UnknownShe searches for Moms group in our area. So I get all the relocation people because smart because they know they're they're searching this area and they find my moms group so I'm super smart. And what are the first questions that somebody who's moving into an area asks where the schools, how are the neighborhoods? Because my kids go outside and play at the park.00:14:09:21 - 00:14:27:09UnknownIs it safe? Daycare? Yeah. Where's the daycare? How much does it cost? Right. So like you could see the content strategy, but that's just stuff you're talking about anyways, isn't it? As you live lives, are you really thinking that hard or are you really just being you? Yeah. And a percent and I have content, I have a kind of a calendar and I have a content strategy.00:14:27:09 - 00:14:46:20UnknownAnd I will say I rotate my question. I have questions that I will post in a group. So stay active and there are questions that I'll post like I want. And some of them I'll do just a data data mine, my group, because I want to know. So sometimes I'll post what's the one thing in your town today, whether it's here that you want to change?00:14:46:20 - 00:15:07:09UnknownIf you could change anything about your home today, what's the one thing you would change? And it's so golden because people will comment, Oh, we're having a new baby and he knows how to get kind of smile. Okay, There's a lead. Yeah, you're just like ending. And if I know your name, I probably got your email when you joined the group with you gave it to me and or and, or I can kind of look you up in the database with our MLS.00:15:07:10 - 00:15:25:24UnknownI can find you. And so it's, it's positioning it's you're able to data mine and find people in your group that will be leads for you. Yep. Which is really easy to do. So let's get we get the group and let's get into contact now I'm the folks by okay so we have a you know you have a group, you have a group people.00:15:25:24 - 00:15:48:07UnknownNow can you tell them why forming a group is so important versus just posting them on your personal page or a business page first? Yeah. And so about it was in June of this year. I had Home Depot on the first weekend, I think Lowe's as the first Saturday of every month, they do a kids workshop. I was on my way and I posted this on my Facebook business pages.00:15:48:07 - 00:16:03:18UnknownI'm on my way to a listening appointment. It's the first Saturday my kids want. I forget what it was, I think was like a treasure box or something. We go to many times in a year and I'm hanging out with my kids, make it a treasure box on my way to a listing appointment. And I took pictures of me and the kids at Home Depot putting this thing together, and my husband did most of the work, I'll be honest.00:16:03:20 - 00:16:19:10UnknownAnd I posted on my business page, I think 100 people saw it if even I posted it in the group. So first of all, they were saying, I'm a mom, I'm relatable. There's a free activity going on right now which is giving value. Number three is he she's a real estate agent because she's going to a let's an appointment in Ashburn on her way.00:16:19:10 - 00:16:44:01UnknownThis is what she's doing in my group. Over 6000 people saw it. So 6000 people saw it. A ton of people commented and interacted with the post versus a hundred people on my business page. And the reason why is Facebook is pushing more people towards groups. They're putting a ton of money towards community and building community. And yeah, I could have put on my page and boosted it or didn't add to it, but this was organic free traffic.00:16:44:02 - 00:16:59:16UnknownAnd so people not only know I'm a mom, I'm relatable, but I'm a real estate agent. So it was free advertising, love it, ongoing content, like there's 30 days in a month, guys. So when you're creating a content calendar, it's on an annual and it's 30 times 12. It's a lot more easier to like, get your head around that right?00:16:59:16 - 00:17:17:11UnknownDon't don't fucking don't put yourself out the window before you even get in the car right. So walk me through like how you do your content strategy. Like, what do I post? What's the best stuff to post and groups? What's the cadence? Frequency all the above. Go ahead and spill the beans. So I look at my insights, right?00:17:17:11 - 00:17:31:12UnknownAnd I look at it a month that it's time I have some posts that I know are really popular and I'll and I keep a it's not fancy. It doesn't have to be fantastic. I have a Google sheet. It's like a word doc in Google and I keep track of like what was really popular and I'll put an asterisk around it.00:17:31:17 - 00:17:49:20UnknownSometimes it's it's community based, right? So hey, there is this reactivity or this, this new pizza parlor that's opening. Some of it is just engagement post like drop your like drop your favorite gif of how your morning went with your kids. People love that. Like, who doesn't have their favorite gift of a you know, because no one's morning ever goes great.00:17:49:20 - 00:18:09:00UnknownI mean, my house never does. And so I sprinkle in a little bit that spring on a little bit of real estate and I also one thing in my group is I have guides. So if you're relocating to the area, there's a relocation guide. If you're looking to buy a house, there's a buyer's guide and it's linked to my My idea site.00:18:09:02 - 00:18:27:20UnknownIf you're thinking of selling, there's a seller's guide and it's linked to my What's your homework that my broker gives us. So I get all those leads. I have guides for even more community based things like the ten things. You know, when you're interviewing a daycare in the area different and things like best parks, best firework locations, best going into fall, best pumpkin patches, stuff like that.00:18:27:20 - 00:18:48:05UnknownAnd I'll post that stuff in there, not only excuse me as a content, but it's also giving back to your community and providing value. Yep. And every single like here's the thing with like you guys years are real estate agents, right? You sell houses, but you don't sell the house before you sell the community. The house like is on, right?00:18:48:05 - 00:19:00:21UnknownSo that when it comes to content strategy, it's really just be a fucking tour guide. Like, let's not overthink this. Like literally just be a tour guide in this case, like, I'm looking at like you could be on a showing and just to give you guys some ideas, as a mom, how does the mob go to market it?00:19:01:02 - 00:19:22:17UnknownWell, showcase take pictures of yourself in the cutest kids rooms. The next houses you're going in, right? Focus on how far the communities are. You know, when when you sell a house, it's no longer just listed, just sold. It's going to be more like probably, hey, the Jones family just moved in here and their kids are just about to start Carillo Elementary School for the first time and they're relocating them.00:19:22:17 - 00:19:44:23UnknownHey, guys, can you give them a warm welcome like it's about if you realize everything she's doing is just storytelling and stuff she's already doing, and she's just taken this little six inch device out of her purse and snapping it and documenting it. That's what social media is, isn't it? It is. And you know, it like even just like the pumpkin patches.00:19:44:23 - 00:19:56:07UnknownI don't know how many moms are relocating or moving or in our area. And they're like, oh my God, thank you so much for this thing. It's like it's like my AM and five minute to Google research all. We just update it once a year. I've done it. We did it one year and we just kind of recycle it.00:19:56:07 - 00:20:12:24UnknownObviously, we have to tweak a few things, but it's providing value and they appreciate it and they know that I know what I'm talking about, right? So it builds up that know like and trust factor within the group. And then like I said, yeah, it's a little bit of real estate, but not raising my hand like I'm a real estate.00:20:13:01 - 00:20:28:06UnknownIt's real estate, it's value based like community things and it's a little bit of fun and engagement. I like to have a little bit of fun. That's why we do it. Like drop your favorite gift or, you know, my morning was a shit show when I was your and people do. That's the best you to get the region.00:20:28:08 - 00:20:43:10UnknownYeah, the best the best contents. Probably like when you're before your shower, your hair is all over the place. You got bags underneath your eyes. You look like shit and you're in your pajamas, right? That's going to be the video or the content that performs the best. And the reason is because everyone can relate to it. We all been there, and that's the key.00:20:43:10 - 00:20:59:13UnknownI was like, Authenticity is what always attracts. And if you can't find a way to be authentic, you just have the wrong brand or you need to dial it in, right? Like you have to be able to be you to do this successfully because if you weren't a mom, would. How hard would this be to do like you could it?00:20:59:15 - 00:21:14:23UnknownI can't run house group Yeah I can't wear on your mom's group before you even though I get it, I understand exactly what you're doing. I would be a fraud. Yeah, and there is some ages I've seen Start them in like you're not a mom and you're in a No offense, but it's like you're early. 28 year ago.00:21:14:23 - 00:21:34:07UnknownYou haven't lived this life. You don't understand this. And when clients talk to you about selling their house with children, you're not going to be able to have that conversation. Like I can with. Yeah, I know there's 23 up in every room of my house and you have to hide it, like shove it in something. So when people are showing your house, they don't see it everywhere and you know, it's it's been relatable.00:21:34:07 - 00:21:49:19UnknownAnd so whether I mean, maybe you're not a mom, maybe you're, you know, your military spouse or maybe you there was another agent I talked to recently. They have a foodie group in their area. They just love food. That's love. That's great. A ton of people joining that group and they're just and different restaurants because they're a foodie.00:21:49:22 - 00:22:04:19UnknownBut I'm not a flipside. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But I mean, that's like, you know, we do a ton of business owner interviews and they lead to a ton of business, offer a lot of referrals just because it's not about telling people what you do, it's about reminding them what you do and when people are going to buy or sell.00:22:04:19 - 00:22:26:16UnknownLike, let's just do the numbers on your group. All right? Out of those 12,000 members you have, how many of them are local to Is it London and louder, It's a Virgin Virginia. Get loud moms like that would be fun. You got the loud and moms That's cool and that and that one yeah How many are local in the area would you guess?00:22:26:22 - 00:22:46:06Unknown12,000 members in our county. There's a little over 500,000 people. Okay. So out of these 12,000 members are. You think they're all live in this area? I'm listening to a few are relocation. So maybe they're outside of the state and they're just getting digesting content And what's the county about that almost, I would say probably 95% live here.00:22:46:08 - 00:23:12:08UnknownSo here's an an I don't know if you mind sharing these, but like what type of how many how much business is coming out of this thing. Last year did $22 million in sales. Damn. I mean, what's the average sales price for single family? About seven 5800. And then like a townhome about 500,000. So out of those 12,000 members, these are the stats because none of the stuff is theory that we're talking about a lot of people's big oh, branding is theory.00:23:12:08 - 00:23:36:05UnknownHow do you measure it? You'll never be able to exactly measure it, but 10 to 15% of those 12,000 members are moving this year. Most don't know it as she stated earlier, some of them are going to get pregnant, have to upgrade their house. Some are working to get relocated out of the area. But 100% of the people within that group, all 12,000 members of them, have the ability to refer you at least one deal per year.00:23:36:07 - 00:23:55:14UnknownSo it's never about trying to reach 300,000 people. That's the mentality that happens when you go to like the Mike vary conference isn't like oh go sell cold pork all and then until you're blue in the face right and just want to shoot yourself but out of these you don't need a large database. You need an engaged one guys, because 100% of the 12,000 people know someone who's moving.00:23:55:18 - 00:24:13:03UnknownBut just out of those 12,000 people, 10 to 15% of them are moving themselves and most of them don't even know it. Yeah, those are the industry stats. So it's not a matter of if people move, it's a matter of when because it's a life event. And despite whether the interest rates are going to at 8%, 7%, 12%, 20%, who cares?00:24:13:05 - 00:24:33:06UnknownPeople are still going to have life events that cause them to move. And the easiest way and the least expensive way is to attract them. Exactly. And I nurture that. And you have to nurture these people, too. I mean, I had a client this year that called me. Is it I mean, getting your emails once a week for three years, but now we're ready to sell our buy one.00:24:33:06 - 00:24:48:16UnknownAnd so it's it's staying in front of them because they may not be buying or selling today, but they will. And if you keep saying in front of them, they're going to they're going to realize it's all it is. How long how much does it cost you to stay in an email, contact with them, and then it cost you any extra time over that three year period.00:24:48:18 - 00:25:04:04UnknownSo I just so this last 15 months, I started doing a weekly email and I had to be honest, I am not the best writer, so I had a copywriter help me with it. I came up with the content what I wanted. I mean, anyone could use like chat, CBT or something like that if you really wanted to.00:25:04:06 - 00:25:25:21UnknownSo I paid the the copywriter. It was about $1,000 for the emails. Not bad. And then I have them in a we use active campaigns, I've got them in an email system. And so I mean, we're talking it's an hour maybe it costs me $1,000 to stay in front end to do that. And those e-mails are going to get kind of recycled after the 15 months is over.00:25:25:21 - 00:25:43:23UnknownSo it's not that expensive. And then I just throw one event per year. It's not that expensive. So let's break these two down email. It's emails. So many people don't nurture an email like we we nurture one. Our whole our whole system is one video email month with your face talking just about community events, local news and whatnot.00:25:43:23 - 00:26:01:21UnknownRight. And it's not it's just about the the reminding touch but emails another channel because you can't assume there's so many people who are just on social media like, oh, I'm just on Facebook. That's all I need. I just need Facebook. No, you don't. You're missing a lot of other opportunity are using direct mail to by any chance.00:26:01:23 - 00:26:18:03UnknownYes. So I have an email. All right. I'm sorry, a postcard that goes out once a month and then I kind of tweak it every once if I see people having like so I see people having life events and things. We start having my and then my son will go through and look at the tax roll and kind of go, okay, well, I know they live in this town.00:26:18:03 - 00:26:37:02UnknownSo this, you know, Susie Q has got to be that Susie Q in this town. And then we start mailing them content like it air, land and sea. And I might as well just take a commercial break because that is exactly what referral suite does. We help market your database through video email, direct mail and give you all the social media content each month so you can stay in front of them and take an omnipresent approach.00:26:37:02 - 00:26:58:13UnknownSo people stop forgetting you're in real estate. Back to show. So this is really, really, really interesting. I love it. This is my entire business model. Always has been. I love what you're doing. Like this is I just it's fantastic. And I wish more people would implement exactly what you're doing because it's not rocket science, is it now?00:26:58:13 - 00:27:18:04UnknownAnd it's free. You don't need to pay to do is a Facebook group and backed it. The last few years I've been getting asked from a lot of agents around the country like, how do you do this? Can you help me set up a group and things like that? So I actually just transitioned into doing I have a course on how to set up your Facebook group, how to grow your Facebook group, because that's what everyone's scared about.00:27:18:04 - 00:27:34:05UnknownLike no one's going to join. They will join if it's set up right and you have good content and it's named appropriately. And then I talk about how to nurture your group and how to utilize it to get leads, because ultimately that's that's why you're setting up the group is you're building your know like and trust factor so that you can get leads and they'll call you to help them buy or sell a house or rent.00:27:34:07 - 00:28:02:04UnknownYeah, it's just a matter of when they do. I mean, literally, guys, it is. And the bigger the group goes, the more engaged is, the better. But I want you to catch one other thing that she said and then we could get this week wrapped up a she's she's disciplined and building an audience you guys and you have to you don't know when the person on that list or the individual senior email is ever ever even going to return the favor.00:28:02:04 - 00:28:21:03UnknownIt's not about that but it's about and it's not also about trying to sell them something with every bit of communication. It's about trying to add value with every bit of communication and just sort of small little jab. Hey, don't forget I'm in real estate. Don't forget I'm in real estate. Hey, guess what? I'm in real estate. Don't forget to say you don't need to say it right.00:28:21:03 - 00:28:41:12UnknownYou could do this stuff just by simply inferring it. And you can't always talk about work with your list, with your database. You can't talk about work all the time with social media. Your wife will divorce you if you do, and you need to actually, like, go out and nurture people with human related content. So my point is, is cut the commission breath stuff off.00:28:41:12 - 00:29:09:22UnknownIt's not going to work. It doesn't work. Commission breath is contagious. We feel it. We see it. People see it. More importantly, like it looks desperate. You don't need to do it, though. What other any other tips you want to add to this? Because this is. I think you nailed it. Yeah. I mean, if anything, I am always happy if anyone wants to figure out how to how to set up a group or has passions about it, they can go to groups to lead WSJ.com.00:29:09:24 - 00:29:25:16UnknownAnd I can you know, they can there's a free webinar. It's groups to leads back slash webinar, and you can get a little bit of information. And then we've I've also got the course if you want to dive into a little bit further and how do I nurture people and how do I data them by my groups who didn't get leads?00:29:25:18 - 00:29:44:24UnknownThat's on there as well. Script Slate.com. And because like I said, you know, I see so often real estate is like, I knew, I don't know what I'm doing and blah, blah, blah. And I don't have a lot of money to put towards marketing. I get it. I was there to start a Facebook or it's free, it's easy, and if you nurture it, it'll grow and you know, it may not it's not going to be one of the things.00:29:45:00 - 00:30:08:06UnknownBut you start today and you're these leads. It's the long game, right? Yeah. And I think so often we get distracted with shiny penny things, but if you play the long game and you're not standing up every time and saying, I'm a real estate agent and using it as a billboard, but using it smartly as a billboard for your business, the leads will come to you because people will see the genuine person and they get to know.00:30:08:06 - 00:30:23:00UnknownThey get to know you better, like people know and they know my kids. Like when they stop and see me on the street, they know that's great and or that's Madison. Creepy as it is, but or they'll say, Hey, you know, my son has the same vision thing that your son has, and they'll ask me questions, which leads into the conversation of real estate.00:30:23:02 - 00:30:43:08UnknownSo it's used, you know, using my own way. I'm using my children to get business, but it's because they know and like and trust me and I'm a mom and I'm relatable. And I'm also not that scary, right? I you know, I oftentimes will see, you know, people real estate they're really Salesians up. That may be something that's scary to some of these people, whereas I'm just more approachable in my jeans, just hanging out.00:30:43:08 - 00:31:04:02UnknownThey can come and approach me and ask me questions. So it's about being relatable to your target audience. And my target audience is a mirror of me. Yeah, well put. That's a that's a really good way to look at your target audience is a mirror of yourself because people hang out with people just like them. It's just the way we're wired, you know, You don't go out and hang out with someone completely opposite of you.00:31:04:02 - 00:31:21:09UnknownLike you don't see me on Friday nights hanging out with the dude, with the shaved head, tats, earrings and doing drugs all night, you know, like, that's not my crowd. So it's like, Come on, guys, I pick your crowd. You know what your crowd is? Just be you love it. This is a really good episode. And folks, if you like exactly what should go check her out.00:31:21:13 - 00:31:44:00UnknownIt's groups two leads dot com. Check out the Facebook group and whatnot and we appreciate you listening Another episode if you really liked the content we talked about, I want you to go visit referral suite dot com as referral sweet e-comm and it's a database referral marketing system. All it is, it's very simple. It takes about an hour, 2 hours, maybe maximum to utilize and it'll keep you in front of your databases through direct mail, video, email and social media.00:31:44:00 - 00:31:59:23UnknownAnd you won't have to think about what to say because we even give you that to build the audience. It's the only recession proof business model there is. I've been in I gave you this with the last 20 years of experience, guys, so go visit that and check out Laura stuff. She shared a lot of valuable content today.00:32:00:00 - 00:32:19:06UnknownThanks. Listen other up, so don't forget to subscribe like CUBIT and visit us on the rest of our social channel and we'll see you guys next week. Picks. Thank you for watching another episode of the Real Estate Marketing Do Podcast. If you need help with video or finding out what your brand is. Visit our website at WW w dot real estate marketing dude dot com.00:32:19:09 - 00:32:34:23UnknownWe make branding and video content creation simple and do everything for you. So if you have any additional questions, visit the site, download the training and then schedule time to speak with the dude and get you rolling in your local marketplace. Thanks for watching another episode of the podcast. We'll see you next time.

In this episode of The Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with Karis Meier to pontificate on what it means to suffer well. Support Karis and find her book here: https://karismeier.com/ Support Redwood: https://linktr.ee/redwoodchristianministries About Karis: She has lived all over the world but currently resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and four children. Her passions include family, church, writing, counseling, and soccer, but above all, she is deeply devoted to Jesus and his kingdom. Having walked a journey with chronic illness for many years, she feels honored to be used in her weakness to demonstrate God's strength and faithfulness. Several years ago, a calling from God prompted her to start writing. She began with a blog, articles, and devotionals, eventually culminating in the authorship of her first book. Her heart's desire is to encourage and equip others to navigate their suffering with the hope and comfort that only Jesus can provide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redwood-christian-ministries/support

Episode Notes In this special episode, we introduce you to our new Executive Director Greg Payne! Raised in the historically rich region of Northern Virginia, Greg's enthusiasm for history was ignited at an early age. “I was fortunate to grow up where I did, surrounded by as much American History as I was. It was through great teachers, musems, and books that I found a passion for history and how history can be used to connect people not just to the past but within their present communities as well.” adds Greg. Greg's academic journey culminated with a Bachelor of Science in History from Portland State University and an M.B.A. from East Carolina University. Professionally, Greg has showcased exemplary leadership in roles such as Senior Project Manager at Descartes Systems and Services Project Manager at Manhattan Associates. His experience managing multiple customer implementation projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and mentoring team members speaks to his ability to lead and inspire. His tenure at UPS in Corporate Transportation and IT Solutions further underscores his adeptness in strategic planning, project execution, and stakeholder communication. Beyond his corporate journey, Greg's commitment to community shines through. Before accepting the position, Greg was a dedicated volunteer with the History Center and has held leadership roles in organizations like Toastmasters and the Boy Scouts of America. Greg is also the host of his original Cool Grandpa podcast which offers insights and resources for grandparents to connect with their grandchildren. "We're all so grateful to have Greg on the team,” says Libba Beaucham, who acted as Interim Executive Director and is now Director of Operations. “It was an honor and a rewarding experience to be Interim Executive Director, but we really needed someone with Greg's skill set, experience, and strategic approach to fully realize our potential. Being a fellow history nerd, Greg also understands the value we offer to the community. I'm really looking forward to learning from Greg and working with him as a team leader!” As the Northeast Georgia History Center continues its mission to connect people with the past, the addition of Greg Payne to its leadership team marks a promising new era, especially as the museum will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Keeping the focus on the human element of ethics and compliance can help E&C programs move from “cop” to “coach.” But what does that look like in practice? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers talks about the importance of humanizing ethics and compliance with Adam Balfour, the author of Ethics & Compliance for Humans. Listen in as the two discuss best practices that Adam has used over the course of his E&C career, managing regional and global ethics and compliance programs as well as leading areas of global risk management and privacy.  For a full transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com.   Guest: Adam Balfour Adam Balfour is on a mission to help make ethics and compliance more relatable and relevant for his fellow human beings. He likes to design ethics and compliance programs that employees can actually relate to, engage with and find useful. Originally from Scotland, Adam worked for a number of years as an attorney for two international law firms in New York before moving to Nashville, Tennessee to work for Bridgestone. He is an active member in the ethics and compliance community, a co-editor of the "Compliance and Ethics: Ideas & Answers" newsletter together with Joe Murphy, Jeff Kaplan, and Rebecca Walker, and CCEP certified. His first book, Ethics & Compliance for Humans, was published by CCI Press and is available now.      Host: Susan Divers Susan Divers is a senior advisor with LRN Corporation. In that capacity, Ms. Divers brings her 30+ years' accomplishments and experience in the ethics and compliance area to LRN partners and colleagues. This expertise includes building state-of-the-art compliance programs infused with values, designing user-friendly means of engaging and informing employees, fostering an embedded culture of compliance and substantial subject matter expertise in anti-corruption, export controls, sanctions, and other key areas of compliance. Prior to joining LRN, Mrs. Divers served as AECOM's Assistant General for Global Ethics & Compliance and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. Under her leadership, AECOM's ethics and compliance program garnered six external awards in recognition of its effectiveness and Mrs. Divers' thought leadership in the ethics field. In 2011, Mrs. Divers received the AECOM CEO Award of Excellence, which recognized her work in advancing the company's ethics and compliance program. Mrs. Divers' background includes more than thirty years' experience practicing law in these areas. Before joining AECOM, she worked at SAIC and Lockheed Martin in the international compliance area. Prior to that, she was a partner with the DC office of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal. She also spent four years in London and is qualified as a Solicitor to the High Court of England and Wales, practicing in the international arena with the law firms of Theodore Goddard & Co. and Herbert Smith & Co. She also served as an attorney in the Office of the Legal Advisor at the Department of State and was a member of the U.S. delegation to the UN working on the first anti-corruption multilateral treaty initiative. Mrs. Divers is a member of the DC Bar and a graduate of Trinity College, Washington D.C. and of the National Law Center of George Washington University. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ethisphere Magazine listed her as one the “Attorneys Who Matter” in the ethics & compliance area. She is a member of the Advisory Boards of the Rutgers University Center for Ethical Behavior and served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Institute for Practical Training from 2005-2008. She resides in Northern Virginia and is a frequent speaker, writer and commentator on ethics and compliance topics. Mrs. Divers' most recent publication is “Balancing Best Practices and Reality in Compliance,” published by Compliance Week in February 2015. In her spare time, she mentors veteran and university students and enjoys outdoor activities.

This bonus episode explores Cold War history, when the Capitalists and the Communists were in a battle for supremacy and intelligence was a matter of life and death. Author T.H. Henning shares his knowledge and time with the United States Air Force Security Service, a much-underrated intelligence gathering branch of the Air Force. They were so good at keeping secrets that few people know their name today. Tom reflects on his arrival at the base in Kirknewton, Scotland. As a defense contractor, he managed military and government contracts for much of his career and developed web-based corporate institutes. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and graduated with a Bachelors and Master's degree from The Pennsylvania State University. He and his wife Cheryl reside in Northern Virginia. Here is a listing of his books that are available at Amazon and Barnes & Nobles:T.H. Henning Fiction: The Scotland SpyLegend of the Chinese Spy Non-Fiction; Memoirs of a Defense ContractorWeb Based Corporate Institutes Poetry; Anaria: A Collection of PoemsA Rhapsody of Random RhymesA Swan Song for Chaotic TimesA Ballad for Those Lost at SeaA Symphony of Verse from Cradle to Hearse #JacquiLents #JacquiJustChatters #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastersofig #memoir #storytelling #writer #writers #writerslife #writersofinstagram #writercommunity #writerssupportingwriters #bookish #booklover #booksbooksbooks #shortstory #shortstories #spies #coldwar #Scotland #communism #USSR #USAF #AirForce #USAirForce #militaryhistory #military #veterans #GhostSquadron #THHenning #Kirknewton Gracias to Carmen María and Edu Espinalfound's song - Ratatouille's Kitchen, that made up my opening music.  Also, merci to Nesrality on Pixabay for their cover of Irving Berlin's tune - Always (a long fav of mine) for my closing music. Special thanks to Emily Clarke for the creation of my logo.  

We need to be reminded of the Lord's faithfulness in dark and difficult times. His provision is great but sometimes we forget that he provides when we get in our own way. How do we open up when we are going through trying times? Can we recognize the way that the Lord moves in our lives? How can we be constantly reminded of God's goodness? In this episode, co-founder of Dwellus Janet Brinck joins me to talk about her journey with God, how she overcame her struggles with living faith out loud and how sharing her challenges helped uplift others.3 Things You'll Learn in Today's EpisodeAlign with your value system. Why is being in alignment with our value system so important? The importance of sharing struggle stories. When we are willing to share, it gives others who are struggling the courage to share as well.Lead with trusting God. The Lord's provision is great but how do we learn to lean on him in trying times?Guest Bio & Links After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1997 with a BS in Political Science, Janet found her true calling in Real Estate in very short order. With an uncanny ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds and budgets, her list of clients grew quickly and organically. With less than 2 years in the business, Janet was recognized as a Top Producer by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR), was ranked in the Top 1% of residential sales in North America by Realty Alliance and is recognized as a Lifetime Member of the NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club.In 2012, Janet co-founded the award-winning “Dwellus” brand, and in 2015, Janet realized her vision of creating the Dwellus Luxury Homes International. Through its innovative marketing strategies and commitment to excellence, Dwellus is recognized annually by the Wall Street Journal Real Trends “The Thousand” and “America's Best” for sales volume, and Dwellus' Luxury Homes International Division, was credited by The Washington Post with selling the 2nd highest priced home in the State of Virginia in 2015.In her unremitting pursuit for professional growth, in 2016 Janet was given the opportunity to become CEO and Team Leader of the #1 Brokerage in Loudoun County and was appointed Director of Growth & Business Development for The Virginia Alliance Group at Keller Williams Realty in 2020. In these roles, Janet was able to fulfill her passion of coaching and training agents and consulting the leadership of team six market centers comprising 900+ agents in Northern Virginia and Richmond. Janet currently serves as the Director of Strategy & Growth at Dwellus and is a Growth Leader for the fastest growing, publicly traded REAL Brokerage.In spite of her busy career, Janet's core belief is based on the motto: God, Family, Business – in that order. She is a wife, mother of five, and leads a Local Outreach Ministry at her beloved Community Church in Ashburn, Virginia.Follow Janet on Instagram @janet.brinckFind Janet on LinkedIn @Janet BrinckSpecial thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas A HUGE thanks to our Patreon supporters as well. Click here to learn how you can support too! patreon.com/TheFaithfulAgentPodcast

As the first international break of the season comes to a close, football fans can turn their attention back to club football. The Premier League knocks on this weekend with a full slate of ten games, spread across three days. Notable matches these week include a trip for Brighton to Old Trafford and Manchester City's trip to the capitol to face West Ham United. Hear what the boys think about these fixtures before Seanstradamus brings us his pick of the week. All this and more on this week's episode of RCR. Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/wzJQxR64rk If you're looking for custom apparel in the Falls Church area of Northern Virginia, check out TBS Impressions: https://tbsimpressions.com/ Connect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​ Brad: https://twitter.com/KSBradG​​​​ Sean: https://twitter.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​ James: https://twitter.com/JamesTiffany​ Follow us on Instagram now too https://www.instagram.com/redcard_radio Time Stamps to come #podcast #vodcast #soccer #epl #football #arsenal #chelsea #tottenham #manchestercity #liverpool #manchesterunited #fifa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redcardradio/message

Many people forget that the 9-11 attacks also involved the Pentagon, which for decades, was the largest office building in the world and is still a symbol of US military power since World War 2. My guest, Joe Duffus, has been a frequent guest on this podcast. In 2001, we and several others shared an office in the tallest building in Northern Virginia (only a mile and a half from the Pentagon and just over a narrow river to Washington DC, our nation's capital). Through floor to ceiling picture windows on the 24th floor, we mutually witnessed that morning's attack on the Pentagon, which killed 184 people. Watch the VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/wAkTR3K_RZo Joe works on a podcast for the best-selling author, Peter Schweizer: https://apple.co/3r3LiPf Thumbnail photo: North Dakota National Guard, creative commons license 2.0: https://bit.ly/3r78Nqr Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet.

Wendi Hatton – is an awesome Warrior. Her Warrior Journey includes a tour in the Navy and now a veteran of the U.S. Navy Band. She is a professional clarinetist, and she was named the National Association of Professional Women's Woman of the Year Award in 2016 and was featured in the Fall 2015 issue of the Women of Distinction Magazine. Today, Wendi lives in Northern Virginia, in the metro Washington, D.C. area, where she is a Heart-Centered Sales Coach and helps women entrepreneurs gain unlimited opportunities through collaborative relationships through the power of LinkedIn and BeeKonnected. Her expertise has taken her to dozens of virtual stages teaching her Max VALUE Formula.Still the musician she performs with her local orchestra and has a very musical family including those in her extended family: flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, electric bass guitar, all of the vocal ranges, piano, percussion, and harp.Use this link https://visionwarrior.beekonnected.com/meeting to schedule a 1-1 to discuss YOUR Story and Vision! Also, join us on the BeeKonnected Social Business PlatformFind Wendi on BeeKonnected https://backoffice.beekonnected.com/ViewProfile?id=ZAvDE0EJtKp6e1ov7vE2qA%3D%3D

The US Department of Justice Criminal Division has been increasingly vocal about what makes organizations' ethics and compliance programs effective. This input on program effectiveness takes the form of guidance to prosecutors about what questions to ask when companies negotiate to resolve DOJ investigations into corporate wrongdoing on favorable terms. What does this guidance on program effectiveness mean in practice for E&C professionals? In the season 10 premiere of LRN's Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers speaks with John Michelich, who retired last November after 35 years as a federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice's Criminal Division. Listen in as they explore how the DOJ evaluates E&C programs, as well as best practices for companies settling misconduct investigations.  For a full transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com   Guest: John Michelich John Michelich is a retired career prosecutor, who has served at the state, federal, and international levels for 45 years. A native of Illinois, John received his undergraduate education at Illinois Wesleyan University and then attended Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. For 10 years, John served as Assistant State's Attorney and First Assistant State's Attorney in Springfield, Illinois, where he prosecuted all types of state criminal felony violations including armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault and capital murder.    In 1988, John moved to Washington, DC where he began his 35-year career as a prosecutor with the US Department of Justice, Criminal Division. As a federal prosecutor, John has handled a wide variety of cases including child pornography and obscenity, narcotics distribution and all types of white-collar criminal cases. John served for 30 years as a prosecutor with the Fraud Section of the Criminal Division where he handled numerous cases including health care fraud, bank fraud, telemarketing fraud, commodities and securities fraud and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Because Washington DOJ lawyers are traveling prosecutors, John has handled grand jury proceedings or jury trials in more than two dozen federal districts nationwide from Guam and Hawaii to Puerto Rico, and California to New York. Over his long career, John has tried dozens of jury trials to verdict.   In 1998, the Justice Department sent John on loan to the United Nations' International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, also known as the War Crimes Tribunal, in the Hague, Netherlands, where he handled investigations and Tribunal proceedings involving crimes against humanity and serious breaches of the Geneva Convention that occurred during the Yugoslavian civil war.    For over 40 years, John has been an active instructor of Trial Advocacy and has appeared regularly on the faculty of the NITA Trial Practice course offered at Georgetown University Law Center. In addition, John has served as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown, teaching Trial Practice courses to third-year law students. In his retirement, John is available as a legal consultant to trial lawyers to advise them in preparation for jury trials and to consult with corporate counsel concerning internal investigations and to advise them on how to approach the government when there are allegations of wrongdoing, especially foreign bribery.  John is licensed to practice in the states of Illinois and Iowa, and several federal courts, and is a licensed Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.      Host: Susan Divers Susan Divers is a senior advisor with LRN Corporation. In that capacity, Ms. Divers brings her 30+ years' accomplishments and experience in the ethics and compliance area to LRN partners and colleagues. This expertise includes building state-of-the-art compliance programs infused with values, designing user-friendly means of engaging and informing employees, fostering an embedded culture of compliance and substantial subject matter expertise in anti-corruption, export controls, sanctions, and other key areas of compliance. Prior to joining LRN, Mrs. Divers served as AECOM's Assistant General for Global Ethics & Compliance and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. Under her leadership, AECOM's ethics and compliance program garnered six external awards in recognition of its effectiveness and Mrs. Divers' thought leadership in the ethics field. In 2011, Mrs. Divers received the AECOM CEO Award of Excellence, which recognized her work in advancing the company's ethics and compliance program. Mrs. Divers' background includes more than thirty years' experience practicing law in these areas. Before joining AECOM, she worked at SAIC and Lockheed Martin in the international compliance area. Prior to that, she was a partner with the DC office of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal. She also spent four years in London and is qualified as a Solicitor to the High Court of England and Wales, practicing in the international arena with the law firms of Theodore Goddard & Co. and Herbert Smith & Co. She also served as an attorney in the Office of the Legal Advisor at the Department of State and was a member of the U.S. delegation to the UN working on the first anti-corruption multilateral treaty initiative. Mrs. Divers is a member of the DC Bar and a graduate of Trinity College, Washington D.C. and of the National Law Center of George Washington University. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ethisphere Magazine listed her as one the “Attorneys Who Matter” in the ethics & compliance area. She is a member of the Advisory Boards of the Rutgers University Center for Ethical Behavior and served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Institute for Practical Training from 2005-2008. She resides in Northern Virginia and is a frequent speaker, writer and commentator on ethics and compliance topics. Mrs. Divers' most recent publication is “Balancing Best Practices and Reality in Compliance,” published by Compliance Week in February 2015. In her spare time, she mentors veteran and university students and enjoys outdoor activities.  

On this captivating episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by Josh Reese, the triumphant victor of NVKBA trail stop #6, who won on Lake Mooney. We delve into all things, that will make you more successful angler on this Hidden Gems. Please support me on Patreon!!!Patreon down below: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast  If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com Northern Virginia kayak Bass Association    https://nvkba.com/ Places you can listen to Fishing the DMV audio version:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1893009 Fishing the DMV YouTube Channel:            https://youtu.be/n3c-CFvmpFg    Jake's bait & Tackle website:              http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Jake's bait & Tackle Facebook:            https://www.facebook.com/JakesBaitAndTackle/?ref=pages_you_manage Fishing the DMV Facebook page:            https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manage    Fishing the DMV Instagram page:            https://www.instagram.com/fishingthedmv/?utm_medium=copy_link#fishing #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV 

How can the first and second generations have unity in the body of Christ? How should we address the challenges faced by immigrant churches and help them have a healthy partnership with the next generations? In this important interview, SOLA editoral board member Daniel K. Eng interviews Dr. Peter Cha, a faculty member at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and director of the Thriving Immigrant Congregations Initiative (TICI). The TICI aims to help immigrant congregations reshape their congregational culture and ministries so that they can help first-generation and second-generation leaders build strong partnerships. During their conversation, Daniel K. Eng and Dr. Peter Cha touch upon several crucial topics: 1. The genesis and purpose of the TICI 2. The changing dynamics of second-generation Christians returning to their ethnic congregations 3. A case study church, Open Door Presbyterian Church in Northern Virginia, and its 25-year journey towards intergenerational reconciliation 4. The diverse representation within TICI cohorts, encompassing churches of various ethnic backgrounds and traditions 5. The application process for churches interested in joining the TICI program, with a deadline in September 6. Dr. Peter Cha's hopes and prayers for TICI, which revolve around strengthening generational reconciliation in immigrant churches, ultimately enabling them to be vibrant witnesses both locally and globally. This interview provides valuable insights into the Thriving Immigrant Church Initiative and the critical work being done to bridge generational gaps within immigrant congregations, ultimately contributing to the growth and vitality of these churches. (Note: If you are interested in the TICI program and its application, please visit their website) Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BeQZiNrFk-o The links/organizations that he referred to in the interview: Thriving Immigrant Congregations Initiative: https://www.hiebertcenter.org/tici Open Door Presbyterian Church: https://opendoorpc.org/ Peter Lee: https://www.tiu.edu/divinity/faculty/peter-t-lee/ His info: Peter Cha: pcha@tiu.edu Dr. Cha's faculty page: https://www.tiu.edu/divinity/faculty/peter-t-cha/

Just as we were settling into a groove, FIFA thrust an international break upon the footballing world. Undeterred, RCR forges ahead for you, the good people of the internet. This week, we review the fixtures that took place last weekend before tackling our yearly review of the EPL Kits. Who will be looking fresh this year on the pitch and who will be a stinker. Tune in and find out. Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/wzJQxR64rk If you're looking for custom apparel in the Falls Church area of Northern Virginia, check out TBS Impressions: https://tbsimpressions.com/ Connect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​ Brad: https://twitter.com/KSBradG​​​​ Sean: https://twitter.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​ James: https://twitter.com/JamesTiffany​ Follow us on Instagram now too https://www.instagram.com/redcard_radio Time Stamps to come #podcast #vodcast #soccer #epl #football #arsenal #chelsea #tottenham #manchestercity #liverpool #manchesterunited #fifa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redcardradio/message

Xi Van Fleet is a Foreign-born American Patriot. In 2021, she prominently opposed the indoctrination and weaponization of our children in Northern Virginia public schools reminiscent of the Cultural Revolution she lived through in Mao's China.  Ms. Van Fleet is now warning that cultural revolutionaries here are using Maoist tactics to take down the party in power's political opponents. She knows from hard, first-hand experience, that what is being done today to former President Trump and to his Make America Great Again movement will not be confined to those immediate targets. Xi Van Fleet attests that even those currently cheering on the prosecutions of Donald Trump and his allies will inevitably find themselves in the cultural Marxists' crosshairs. Possibly literally.  We must indict and prosecute the Chinese Communist Party and its friends – before they do the same to all of us.  This is Frank Gaffney. 

Dr. Reiss graduated from Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After working in New York at an animal shelter, he moved to Northern Virginia in 2009.  There he worked as a general practitioner until starting his own single-doctor mobile practice in March 2015.  He volunteers with local animal rescue groups, shelters, and spay/neuter organizations. Topics covered in this episode: Dr. Reiss's path to starting his own hybrid practice The value of in-home euthanasia  A live tour of Dr. Reiss's hybrid practice (can be seen on our video podcast on YouTube) Managing a hybrid schedule Love/hate relationships with La Boit Specialty Vehicles Dr. Reiss's advice when starting out on your own and mistakes he made along the way Setting boundaries and communication with clients Integrating rescue and shelter medicine with the hybrid model of practice Relationships between veterinarians and pet rescue organizations The benefits of not scaling your business Links and Resources: Learn more about Reiss Mobile Vet Find Dr. Reiss on Facebook Email Dr. Reiss with questions The House Call Vet Academy links: Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course  Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison  Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets Get House Call Vet swag! Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection Chronos This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Season 4, Episode 15The term influencer has come to be known across social media platforms as people who have knowledge or expertise in certain areas of life and culture. But what does a Christian influencer look like? Listen in as Elizabeth Ranade Janis shares about her personal journey of advocacy and leadership on our first episode of the Influencer Series. Elizabeth Ranade Janis serves as Senior Safeguarding Advisor for World Vision where she leads United States' efforts to prevent harm and abuse of vulnerable children and adults served through relief and development programs around the world. Over the last 15 years, Elizabeth has built and championed large-scale programs, policies and initiatives to serve and empower vulnerable, marginalized and exploited individuals domestically and abroad. She has led the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, created by Governor John R. Kasich. Elizabeth also developed and worked to implement the first comprehensive statewide response to sex and labor trafficking. She has previously worked in international humanitarian relief and anti-human trafficking programs in Eastern Europe and Southern Africa. In recent years, she also served as Executive Director for a Christian legal aid organization in Northern Virginia and has provided strategy consulting to various anti-human trafficking NGOs. Elizabeth holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's Degree in International Development from the Ohio State University. She lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband James and their two children. In her spare time, Elizabeth can be found in her hammock with a good book.LinkedIn

Submit your predictions for the 23/24 season. Submissions will close on Saturday September 2 at 11:59pm eastern time. https://g80vrcczhax.typeform.com/to/LoFd39yd The fledgling club football season is just underway which means it's time to break it all down and pick international football back up. That is, at least, what FIFA will be requiring after this upcoming weekend's fixtures. As unfortunate as that sounds, the Premier League will leave us wanting for more after this delectable slate of football matches which will be presented this weekend. The first Premier League game at Kenilworth Road kicks off on Friday and the weekend wraps up with one of England's biggest rivalries - Arsenal vs Manchester United. Sandwich between these fixtures is eight matches all requiring descriptions of their own that this small note would not adequately provide. Check out what RCR thinks of match week 4. Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/wzJQxR64rk If you're looking for custom apparel in the Falls Church area of Northern Virginia, check out TBS Impressions: https://tbsimpressions.com/ Connect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​ Brad: https://twitter.com/KSBradG​​​​ Sean: https://twitter.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​ James: https://twitter.com/JamesTiffany​ Follow us on Instagram now too https://www.instagram.com/redcard_radio Time Stamps to come #podcast #vodcast #soccer #epl #football #arsenal #chelsea #tottenham #manchestercity #liverpool #manchesterunited #fifa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redcardradio/message

The Union Army of the Potomac finally catches up to the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia at Williamsport, Maryland. With the rebels dug in in a series of defensive earthworks, Genera George Meade hesitates to attack and calls a Council of War of his top generals. After a brief respite from the heavy summer rains, General Robert E. Lee seizes the opportunity to begin the evacuation of his army across the Potomac River. Union cavalry under Generals Judson Kilpatrick and John Buford launch an attack on the Confederate rear guard at the Battle of Falling Waters. Maps and supplemental information on the EMH Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EMHistory

Submit your predictions for the 23/24 season. Submissions will close on Saturday September 2 at 11:59pm eastern time. https://g80vrcczhax.typeform.com/to/LoFd39yd Three weeks in the books and Manchester City are the only perfect team left in the Premier League. Chelsea and Manchester United, both needing to win this weekend did just that. Brad breaks down what he's looking forward to from the victory against Luton Town. James explains what he's seen from Arsenal from the first three weeks. Why, with Arsenal in a seemingly good position after three games, does James have strong concerns for the Arsenal? And the final game of the weekend was from St James' Park with Liverpool taking all three points, down a man, against Newcastle. Check out RCR's break down of match week 3. Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/wzJQxR64rk If you're looking for custom apparel in the Falls Church area of Northern Virginia, check out TBS Impressions: https://tbsimpressions.com/ Connect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​ Brad: https://twitter.com/KSBradG​​​​ Sean: https://twitter.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​ James: https://twitter.com/JamesTiffany​ Follow us on Instagram now too https://www.instagram.com/redcard_radio Time Stamps to come #podcast #vodcast #soccer #epl #football #arsenal #chelsea #tottenham #manchestercity #liverpool #manchesterunited #fifa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redcardradio/message

KARIS MEIER, a devout believer in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will join us to discuss her long term illness, and her road back to health with the assistance of our Almighty Father. We will also discuss her book, "Suffering Redeemed: Finding Strength to Endure, Purpose in Pain, and Hope for Tomorrow". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Hello Friend, I am so glad you are here! I have lived all over the world but currently reside in Northern Virginia with my husband and four children. I am passionate about many things: my family, church, writing, counseling, soccer, but foremost Jesus and his kingdom! I have walked a journey with chronic illness for many years and am honored to be used in my weakness to show God's strength and faithfulness. Several years ago, God put on my heart to start writing. I started with a blog, articles, and devotionals, and now have written my first book! My heart is to encourage and equip you to walk through your suffering with the hope and comfort that only Jesus can provide." https://karismeier.com

Chantée introduces season 4 of the award winning podcast, My Best SHIFT!________________________Chantée L. Christian is a 2021 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honoree; a TV Talk Show producer and host for All The Ships; and 2x Amazon International Best-Selling Author that brings over 18 years of management consultant experience in Program/Project Management, Organizational Change Management, and Strategic Planning. Over that time, Chantée has worked with cross functional teams and senior leaders to provide program management, mentorship, assessments, and coaching services. As a certified facilitator, Chantée has developed and delivered various forms of training and engagements for a range of multileveled staff and senior government officials. Chantée earned her Bachelors in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations from George Mason University; and Masters of Business Administration from Webster University. Chantée has a self-proclaimed professional credential alphabet soup that ranges from her bachelor's degree to her coaching certifications. With her experience and skills, Chantée created a coaching and consulting company, My Best SHIFT, empowers her to present an innovative and distinct perspective to both coaching and consulting. She hosts and moderates an award winning series for Unspoken Truths of Being Black covering relevant topics like the workforce, healthcare, education, and veterans amid the current pandemic and heightened awareness of racial injustice. She is also the host of the award winning podcast, My Best SHIFT!________________________SHOW NOTES + LINKS:We are grateful for your continued support! Follow My Best SHIFT on Instagram.Show your support for the show in the form of a review, rating, like, follow and/or subscribe. It makes a huge difference with the algorithmic overlords!________________________SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR PARTNER(S)Buzzsprout – Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1381600.Headliner – Following this link let's Headliner know we sent you https://make.headliner.app/referral/info_AwIgqs. Rosen Skincare – Following this link let's Rosen Skincare know we sent you, get 20% off your order, https://www.rosenskincare.com/chantee-christian. ________________________THE DREAM TEAM -- CREDITSAudio Engineering & Music Composition: Dennis D. Johnson with Hitz Muzic Group, LLC (hitzmuzicgroup@gmail.com)Custom Art Work: Gibran K. McNeal with Mc. + Co. Creative, LLC (logos@gibran.design)Hair: Rob Fooks with Rob Fooks Hair Salon (rob@robfooks.com)Creative Director: Janae D. Johnson with Janae Danielle Consulting and Design (janaedanielleco@gmail.com)________________________If you take any of these actions, share them with us via Instagram. AND brag online about your inspired actions/thoughts on social media using #MyBestSHIFT. We love feedback from our listeners via Instagram.

Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Michelle Rios. Michelle Rios is a sought-after speaker, podcaster, mentor and soon to be author. After more than a 25-year award winning career as a communications leader and corporate executive, Michelle took a leap of faith and followed her heart to pursue her calling to inspire others to step into their authenticity and become what they were always meant to be - the most extraordinary versions of themselves in life and business. She has coached CEOs and individuals alike to optimize their performance, enhance team engagement, and live their best lives. Her latest role is host of the Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. When not public speaking, podcasting, or traveling with family and friends to experience new places around the world, Michelle enjoys spending time at home in Northern Virginia with her husband, 16-year old son, and two Great Pyrenees. Connect with Michelle: https://michelleriosofficial.com/       Connect with Sandee www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata  

Submit your predictions for the 23/24 season. We'll keep submissions open until 24hrs after the transfer window closes in England. https://g80vrcczhax.typeform.com/to/LoFd39yd Chelsea have failed to really get going this year. With a visit from newly promoted Luton Town, could this be the opportunity for Mauricio Pochettino to grab his first victory as the blues manager? Manchester United, likewise, need to grab a result this weekend as they welcome Nottingham Forest to Old Trafford. Will both these clubs, who have aspirations this season to claim a top 4 spot get the ball rolling? Elsewhere, while Manchester City will be without Pep as he underwent back surgery, they will most certainly continue their unblemished start to the year as they travel to Sheffield United. This weekend sees full ten games are on offer! Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/wzJQxR64rk If you're looking for custom apparel in the Falls Church area of Northern Virginia, check out TBS Impressions: https://tbsimpressions.com/ Connect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​ Brad: https://twitter.com/KSBradG​​​​ Sean: https://twitter.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​ James: https://twitter.com/JamesTiffany​ Follow us on Instagram now too https://www.instagram.com/redcard_radio Time Stamps to come #podcast #vodcast #soccer #epl #football #arsenal #chelsea #tottenham #manchestercity #liverpool #manchesterunited #fifa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redcardradio/message

To launch our third season of “The Value in Giving” podcast, Vanguard Charitable invites you to join us in celebrating our 25th anniversary. Since our founding in 1997, we have granted over $15 billion to more than 113,000 organizations, making a significant impact on philanthropy. In this multi-episode mini-series, we delve into the stories of three nonprofits that were among Vanguard Charitable's first grantees: Martha's Vineyard Museum, Shelter House, and the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.  In the second part of our 25th anniversary series, hear how Shelter House in Northern Virginia and San Francisco-Marin Food Bank in California have grown since that first grant, how they continue to evolve, and how unrestricted giving helps further their missions to end homelessness and hunger in their communities. Dani Colón, Deputy Executive Director of Shelter House, Inc. discusses how the organization was founded and how it evolved to today offering a full spectrum of homelessness services that begins with prevention and diversion. She shares incredible examples of the impact unrestricted funding has on Shelter House's clients.  Chris Padula, Chief Philanthropy and Engagement Officer of the San Francisco Marin Food Bank, talks about the support they've received from Vanguard Charitable donors over the past 25 years and how that has helped further their mission to end hunger in our San Francisco Marin community.Learn about the incredible impact donors have with giving unrestricted funding and how donors can build trust and support organizations like Shelter House and San Francisco Marin Food Bank. SummarySummary Shelter House 0:00 - Exploring the beginnings of Shelter House, including the circumstances that led to its establishment and the vision behind its mission. 2:13 - Discovering the wide range of services offered by Shelter House, with a particular focus on its initiatives in Loudoun County. Learn about the organization's commitment to addressing homelessness in a holistic manner. 6:52 - Gaining insight into the profound effects of homelessness on families and the specific challenges they face. Learn about Shelter House's efforts to provide stability and support to homeless families in need. 10:49 - Understanding the importance of flexible funding in assisting victims of domestic abuse who are seeking protective orders. Explore real-life case studies and expert insights on how Shelter House empowers survivors through the utilization of these funds. 14:46 - Learning valuable advice on establishing trust with nonprofit organizations, drawing from Shelter House's experiences. Discover the significance of unrestricted giving, transparency, and long-term engagement in forming strong partnerships and maximizing social impact. 19:07 - Exploring how donors can engage with Shelter House through a cultural lens, gaining a deeper understanding of the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of the communities served. Discover how this knowledge enhances appreciation for the organization's work and impact. Summary San Francisco Marin Food Bank 20:48 -Uncover the inspiring journey of the San Francisco Marin Food Bank and its relentless efforts in combating hunger. Learn about the organization's history, mission, and the challenges it has overcome to make a lasting impact on the community. 25:43 - Highlighting the vital role played by donor-advised funds in supporting the San Francisco Marin Food Bank. Gain insights into how these funds provide flexible and sustained resources to address food insecurity effectively. 30:44 - Exploring the importance of unrestricted funding for ensuring the long-term sustainability of efforts to combat hunger. Learn how the San Francisco Marin Food Bank invests in community partners and fosters lasting relationships to maintain a steady stream of support. 35:20 – Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the San Francisco Marin Food Bank's revenue and donations. Despite ongoing challenges, understand the continued need for support and the crucial role that donors play in sustaining the organization's operations. 39:12 - Advice for donors supporting the San Francisco Marin Food Bank. The podcast concludes with practical advice for donors who wish to contribute to the San Francisco Marin Food Bank.

Rev. W. Michael Bradley has served as a pastor in Northern Virginia and the surrounding area for 40 years.  He is currently serving as the Associate Executive Director of NorthStar Church Network which serves over 170 churches by equipping, resourcing and encouraging churches to faithfully carry out the commission of Jesus to make disciples of all nations.  He is passionate about expanding the Kingdom and making an eternal impact in Northern Virginia.  Together, he and his wife Lois have raised 4 children and been married 41 years. 

Submit your predictions for the 23/24 season. We'll keep submissions open until 24hrs after the transfer window closes in England. https://g80vrcczhax.typeform.com/to/LoFd39yd The second match week of Premier League football is upon us and it promises to be quite the weekend. Assuming the EPL and PGMOL have cleared up their processes and we don't see a second week in a row of apologies to clubs for errors, the line up of matches this weekend is top tier. Multiple London Derbies take place throughout the weekend, but the top billing will the the afternoon games on Saturday. A double header of sorts, featuring some of the heaviest hitters in the division. Spurs welcome Manchester United to North London while Manchester City will see upstart Newcastle come to the Etihad. The somewhat humorous story from this weekend is that Luton Town's Kenilworth Road stadium is not yet up to standard for a Premier League matchday, so their game against Burnely is postponed. From Friday to Monday there are plenty of games for you to check out this weekend. Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/wzJQxR64rk If you're looking for custom apparel in the Falls Church area of Northern Virginia, check out TBS Impressions: https://tbsimpressions.com/ Connect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​ Brad: https://twitter.com/KSBradG​​​​ Sean: https://twitter.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​ James: https://twitter.com/JamesTiffany​ Follow us on Instagram now too https://www.instagram.com/redcard_radio Time Stamps to come #podcast #vodcast #soccer #epl #football #arsenal #chelsea #tottenham #manchestercity #liverpool #manchesterunited #fifa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redcardradio/message

It's Hump Day! Emma speaks with Vinnie Perrone, President of Teamsters Local 804, to discuss the recent tentative agreement reached between the Teamsters and UPS. Then, Emma speaks with Rebecca Lewis, senior state politics reporter at City & State New York, to discuss her recent reporting on the introduction on safe injection sites in the state. First, Emma runs through updates on the slow uncovering of the Maui wildfires death count, Biden's environmental regulations, FBI shenanigans, the continuing abuse of Dianne Feinstein, DNC's new chair, fascist politics in North Carolina, and RFK teaming up with a sitting GOP Rep, before diving into the spectacular fall of Rudy Giuliani and his myriad ongoing legal battles – from the Trump indictments to his own interpersonal and financial abuses. Vinnie Perrone then joins as he helps to contextualize the historic agreement made between the Teamsters and UPS, walking through the massive concessions from UPS' side (aka decent labor practices), from Holidays to anti-labor technology, before tackling the major victory on the Teamsters' front: the elimination of UPS two-tiered wage system. Expanding on this, Perrone walks Emma through the myriad elements of UPS' system that needed restructuring, and how the deal helped bring about 7,500 full-time promotions, before parsing a little further through new policies on certain anti-labor tech and workplace environments. They wrap up the interview by discussing the Teamsters' labor action within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent influx in labor action in the US. Rebecca Lewis and Emma then dive into what Safe Injection Sites are, and how they made their way to the forefront of the harm reduction debate around drug abuse in the US, tackling their immense success for decades outside of the US, and the proven lack of any negative impact on local drug use. Next, Lewis walks Emma through recent statements made by the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York awkwardly targeting the recent small-scale Safe-Injection Sites, despite the Districts's long-standing role within the US judicial system, and the genuine support across NYC Mayors for this initiative. Wrapping up, Lewis parses through the slow introduction of this policy over decades of shifting public opinion toward drug addiction, and how the battle will be waged moving forwards. And in the Fun Half: Emma and the MR Team reflect on the fascist inclinations that come over the wealthy when it comes to the homeless and impoverished, Amber from Northern Virginia dives into Gov. Youngkin's anti-trans agenda, and Tim Pool posits the idea of Chinese Space Lasers starting the Maui wildfires. Armando from Portland on how to protect places (like Maui) from disaster capitalism, and Michael Flynn wonders why the Jews didn't push back against Nazi discrimination. UAW president Shawn Fain absolutely eviscerates the anti-labor narratives against both autoworkers and Hollywood workers, and Jason Whitlock perfectly demonstrates the astroturfed absurdity of the right's new Anthem, plus, your calls and IMs! Find out more about the Teamsters agreement here: https://teamster.org/2023/07/weve-changed-the-game-teamsters-win-historic-ups-contract/ Check out Rebecca's reporting here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/voices/rebecca-c-lewis/17230/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/50majority and use code 50majority for 50% off plus free shipping! Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

Submit your predictions for the 23/24 season. We'll keep submissions open until 24hrs after the transfer window closes in England. https://g80vrcczhax.typeform.com/to/LoFd39yd It wouldn't be an EPL weekend if we didn't have another apology from the PGMOL to a club for a VAR decision gone wrong. In the 94th minute of the final game this weekend, Wolves should have been awarded a penalty, according to the PGMOL. When can fans of the English game expect that the product on the field is no longer beset by mistakes week after week? Beyond the poor referee standards, the weekend was one to enjoy. Goals a plenty from Newcastle, Brighton, and Manchester City, a 'Big Six' clash in London (and in the transfer market), and all the newly promoted teams dropping all three points made this a great weekend of football. Check out this Review of the first match week of the English Premier League. Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/wzJQxR64rk If you're looking for custom apparel in the Falls Church area of Northern Virginia, check out TBS Impressions: https://tbsimpressions.com/ Connect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​ Brad: https://twitter.com/KSBradG​​​​ Sean: https://twitter.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​ James: https://twitter.com/JamesTiffany​ Time Stamps to come #podcast #vodcast #soccer #epl #football #arsenal #chelsea #tottenham #manchestercity #liverpool #manchesterunited #fifa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redcardradio/message

Premised on DCF's recent article series centered on data center diesel backup generator technology, the latest episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast finds site editors Matt Vincent and David Chernicoff recounting how Aligned Data Centers' Quantum Loophole campus was recently called out by the State of Maryland over a permitting snag in a contentiously approved plan for construction of 168 data center diesel generators, amounting to over 500 MW of backup power generation. Data centers like Aligned's Quantum Loophole campus, which is being raised on the site of a former aluminum smelting plant, seek to do in Maryland what so many others are doing next door in Northern Virginia. Maryland does want the data center business, but isn't having it without certain qualifications to be met in the form of the state's Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) licensing process. As recorded by DCD, in wake of the permitting snag, Maryland officials have wondered aloud about clean energy alternatives, even to the point of expressing incredulity that use of carbon-emitting technology is even on the table -- especially given certain outside realities, not least being Aligned's use of microgrid power in its Plano, Texas data center. Chernicoff and Vincent sidle up to the conclusion that a modular, incremental technology approach allows for a mosaic of available data center backup power generation solutions including diesel to be used, which the overall industry currently requires. Chernicoff also notes how Tier 4 standards for data center diesel power have gotten significantly cleaner after two decades of refinement. Here's a timeline of points discussed on the podcast: 1:05 - The Issue with Aligned Data Centers' Quantum Loophole Campus In Maryland 2:00 - Diesel and Maryland Are At Loggerheads 4:00 - If Someplace Ever Screamed Out for a Microgrid ... 5:20 - Perceptions of Diesel Power 6:00 - Cleaner Generators and Backup Power Runtime Realities 6:42 - The 3 Big Players in the Data Center Diesel Generators 7:14 - Competitive Advantages of No-Load Maintenance 8:20 - Alternatives to Diesel: Microgrid, Battery Backup, SMR, and Biodiesel Technologies 9:44 - A Catch-22 Situation for Data Centers 10:41 - Bits and Pieces of Technology 10:59 - The Benefit of Building from a Clean Slate 11:29 - Building an Entire Data Center Campus, You Expect To Be There For a Decade or Three 12:00 - Could a Microgrid Ever Furnish On-Demand Gigawatt Power? 12:27 - Enclosures for Diesel Backup Power Generators 13:21 - Quality of Support a Huge Competitive Factor 14:17 - The Scoop on Supply Chain 15:15 - Diesel Generator Sizing Concerns 16:01 - Overprovisioning for Backup Power Is an Issue 17:10 - Where Diesel Power Generation Meets Sustainability 18:08 - A Stepping Stone to Other Backup Power Solutions? Here are links to some recent DCF articles on backup power for data centers: Top-Level Issues to Consider When Selecting Backup Generator Technology Sustainability Advantages of HVO Fuel for Diesel Generators Virginia Ends Effort to Shift Data Centers to Generators in Grid Alerts New Technology and Practices Improve the Environmental Performance of Diesel Generators Beyond Diesel: Sustainable Onsite Power for Data Centers Microsoft Plans to Stop Using Diesel Generators by 2030 Google Looks to Batteries as Replacement for Diesel Generators Rethinking the Data Center: Hydrogen Backup is Latest Microsoft Moonshot

A hot, sticky night camping in the Virginia Piedmont — and marveling at shooting stars.

"Becoming a Patron is next to Godliness", a wise man once said. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and join the AG community, support the show, get hundreds of more episodes that dive deeper into the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War and much more!   "Scott L. Mingus Sr. and Eric J. Wittenberg, the authors of more than forty Civil War books, have once again teamed up to present a history of the opening moves of the Gettysburg Campaign in the two-volume study “If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania”: The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg. This compelling study is one of the first to integrate the military, media, political, social, economic, and civilian perspectives with rank-and-file accounts from the soldiers of both armies as they inexorably march toward their destiny at Gettysburg. This first installment covers June 3–21, 1863, while the second, spanning June 22–30, completes the march and carries the armies to the eve of the fighting. Gen. Robert E. Lee began moving part of his Army of Northern Virginia from the Old Dominion toward Pennsylvania on June 3, 1863. Lee believed his army needed to win a major victory on Northern soil if the South was to have a chance at winning the war. Transferring the fighting out of war-torn Virginia would allow the state time to heal while he supplied his army from untapped farms and stores in Maryland and the Keystone State. Lee had also convinced Pres. Jefferson Davis that his offensive would interfere with the Union effort to take Vicksburg in Mississippi. The bold movement would trigger extensive cavalry fighting and a major battle at Winchester before culminating in the bloody three-day battle at Gettysburg. As the Virginia army moved north, the Army of the Potomac responded by protecting the vital roads to Washington, D.C., in case Lee turned to threaten the capital. Opposing presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, meanwhile, kept a close watch on the latest and often conflicting military intelligence gathered in the field. Throughout northern Virginia, central Maryland, and south-central Pennsylvania, meanwhile, civilians and soldiers alike struggled with the reality of a mobile campaign and the massive logistical needs of the armies. Thousands left written accounts of the passage of the long martial columns. Mingus and Wittenberg mined hundreds of primary accounts, newspapers, and other sources to produce this powerful and gripping account. As readers will quickly learn, much of it is glossed over in other studies of the campaign, which cannot be fully understood without a firm appreciation of what the armies (and civilians) did on their way to the small crossroads town in Pennsylvania."   Don't forget to go to forthehistorian.com and mention Addressing Gettysburg to get a 20% discount when you purchase your volumes of "If We Are Striking..."

Laurie Pinkerton is a Certified Physician Assistant who helps her patients discover true health through knowledge and lifestyle interventions. As a compassionate Physician Assistant offering virtual medical/telemedicine care at The Karlfeldt Center in Boise, Idaho, she is dedicated to empowering patients through dietary and lifestyle interventions alongside integrative and traditional medicine approaches. Laurie is also trained in metabolic medicine, which means that alongside her daily assessment and evaluation of patient history, concerns, and medications, she can also discuss the role of medication reduction, smart eating, and lifestyle change in prevention and reversal of metabolic disease with patients and their families. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Laurie came to Idaho to ski and learn about nutrition and organic farming by volunteering at small organic farms in Teton Valley.  Laurie graduated in 2020 from the Physician Assistant Program at Drexel University in Philadelphia. She is excited to help redefine medicine by offering lifestyle and holistic medical care through monthly programs with central focus on optimizing metabolism, hormones and health! She is currently practicing at The Karlfeldt Center,  where she started incorporating integrative and alternative therapies into her practice alongside standard of care.Find Laurie at-lauriepod1@gmail.comhttps://www.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/Schedule a FREE 15 minute discovery call at 208-338-8907Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!