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Aaron Potoshnik is a Strength and Nutrition Coach working in corporate wellness in the tech industry. Potoshnik stepped into remote coaching and the private sector in 2023 following a long stint in collegiate athletics. With his own business in Alpha Performance, Potoshnik works 1-on-1 online to help individuals create a lifestyle to transform their bodies and find strength in their own skin with individualized strength and nutrition coaching. Prior to his current role he was the director of football athletic performance at San Jose State University from 2021-2023 after being promoted from lead assistant with Spartans in 2019-2020. He arrived at SJSU after two years as the assistant director of strength & conditioning at Northwestern State University working with multiple teams in addition to football. Potoshnik started his career as an intern coach at his alma mater, Washington State University in 2014 where he also spent time as an exercise physiology and performance laboratory research assistant in 2015. Additionally, he served as an intern coach at the University of Washington in 2016 before accepting a graduate assistant coach role at Northwestern State University from 2016-2017. Potoshnik is no stranger to competitive athletics himself and is an avid lifter enjoying getting outside in nature to hike during his spare time away from the weight room. He competed in Olympic weightlifter for eight years before stepping into powerlifting and now training and competing in bodybuilding. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

***Special thanks to KEEL Radio’s Erin McCarty and Mike Martindale; to Tony Taglavore (shreveportbossierjournal.com) for his excellent 2024 feature story about Larry Ryan, and to Twin Blends: Northwest Louisiana History Hunters’ Facebook page for a few photos in today’s story.  I had the pleasure of working as a part-time announcer for Larry Ryan nearly 50 years ago. During the early 1960’s, Larry Ryan may have heard the phrase “You’re fired!” more times than cartoon’s George Jetson did from his boss, Mr. Spacely. The young radio announcer had bounced around from one radio market to another in search of a few extra dollars per week. This 26-year old disk jockey was offered a $25/week raise to move to Shreveport, Louisiana and begin working the evening shift at Top 40 radio station KEEL 710AM in 1964. For more than 60 years, Shreveport, Bossier City and Ark-La-Tex region have embraced “Lovable” Larry Ryan and his immense radio creativity and talent. Last Friday, Ryan’s most recent Shreveport radio station employer (which played “The Greatest Hits of All Time” oldies format) abruptly advised him and his morning crew that their long-time popular morning show was being canceled. Effective immediately. The FM station was recently acquired by a new owner.  They wanted to go in a different direction with their 6-9AM morning show. Though it had been awhile, Larry Ryan was quite familiar with hearing that line again. Today, Larry Ryan’s first radio station employer in Shreveport brought him back on the air to provide him with a very dignified way to say, “Good bye” to his legions of loyal radio listeners. The final hour of Wednesday’s News/Talk 710 KEEL morning show featuring Erin McCarty and Mike Martindale was filled with tributes to the area’s radio broadcasting legend. Shreveport mayor Tom Arceneaux and Bossier City mayor Tommy Chandler each read proclamations making it “Larry Ryan Day” in both cities (February 11, 2026). How did Iowa native Larry Ryan become so beloved in Shreveport, LA? Larry Ryan is a native of Marshalltown, Iowa – just northeast of Des Moines.  After a one year stint at what is now Northern Iowa University, he joined the Air Force. If he thought it was cold in Iowa during the winter, Larry Ryan found himself stationed in frigid Minot, North Dakota.  That’s when he knew it was time to leave the Air Force and find a real job. He would become a radio announcer (DJ, if you prefer) who worked at stations in Iowa, Arkansas, Alabama, and Virginia prior to receiving an offer to work the evening shift at AM powerhouse KEEL Radio in Shreveport.  Larry reminded listeners today that he also brought along his long-time girlfriend, Suzy. They were married in Marshall, Texas upon his arrival in Shreveport.  More about Suzy Ryan in a bit. Larry Ryan’s evening show became a huge hit with the younger audience. He interacted with callers, had fun doing creative “live” spots for sponsors, and even created funny comedy song features such as “Hide The Booze” (performed to the instrumental version of “The Can-Can Song”). It wasn’t long before Larry Ryan was promoted to become KEEL’s morning show host. The 50,000 watt daytime signal of KEEL AM stretches from Texarkana to the north and southward through northeastern Texas and western and central Louisiana down I-49 to Lafayette. “Lovable” Larry Ryan’s morning show beginning in the mid-1960’s featured Top 40 rock and roll hits along with topics of local interest.  Talented radio newsmen like Ken Booth and Scott Hodges, syndicated commentator Paul Harvey, and a very unlikely local weatherman added more flavor to this increasingly popular show. This morning, Larry recounted that KEEL’s morning newsman Ken Booth did not like being asked to read the weather at the end of his local newscasts.  KEEL’s co-located FM affiliate KMBQ was playing automated reel-to-reel tapes of beautiful music.  Larry quickly grabbed the FM station’s young audio operator named Ralph Montgomery and said, “Get in here!  I want you to come read the weather on the air for me – now!” Ryan introduced his nervous and totally unprepared 6:05AM weather man to KEEL’s massive audience. “And now…the effervescent…Mr. Weather!”  Ralph Montgomery somehow made it through that first weather forecast and won a 50+year radio co-hosting role alongside of Larry Ryan. Mr. Weather’s unique sense of humor always seemed to tickle Larry’s funny bone. It was pure radio magic Larry Ryan & Mr. Weather became the foundation for KEEL’s incredible radio ratings success for the next decade.  KEEL’s morning show captured an unheard-of 50% of the total radio audience as both youngsters and their parents were fans of the show. Larry became KEEL’s program director and hired a number of extremely talented on-air personalities to work at other times of the day.  Howard Clark, Steve Kelly, Tommy Kramer, Ronald F. Montgomery (no relation to Ralph “Mr. Weather” Montgomery) and many others graduated to work at major market radio stations after being mentored by Larry Ryan at KEEL in Shreveport. Producing a top-notch commercial for clients is very important for radio stations. The creative voice and production talents of Larry Ryan and his team of announcers was in high demand for producing effective commercials on behalf of local, regional and national ad agencies. Larry’s wife, Suzy, became involved in selling radio advertising for KEEL.  She possessed a sincere belief in the effectiveness of the station’s primary product – especially her husband’s top-rated radio show.  Suzy remained laser-focused on business and supported Larry’s creative talent behind the microphone.  The duo’s business acumen translated into solid income for their soon-to-be growing family. After Suzy became pregnant with each of the couple’s two children (Corey and Casey), Larry frequently brought Suzy on the air to talk about how she had been feeling.  Their willingness to share such personal details over the air further endeared the couple to thousands of KEEL’s adult listeners. Larry Ryan played sports in high school and brought his love of sports to Shreveport Ryan formed the KEEL “Dirty Dribblers” basketball team and the KEEL “Nasty Nine” softball team.  The basketball team featured a few of the radio announcers but included legitimate sports talent such as former Northwestern State University basketball player-turned-media advertising specialist Al LeGrand.  The KEEL Dirty Dribblers and Nasty Nine softball teams played dozens of fund-raising games against the teachers and coaches at area schools. The goodwill resulting from those charity games served to reinforce the personal bond between the radio station’s listeners and “Lovable” Larry Ryan’s radio team. By 1974, the World Football League had started a new pro football league.  This came a few years after the American Football League had successfully merged with the NFL in 1970. The new WFL franchise located in Houston was already failing in Year #1. Larry Ryan took to the air expressing his firm belief that Shreveport and Bossier City (with about 350,000 residents) was quite capable of supporting the Houston WFL franchise – assuming it could be moved to Shreveport. Within weeks of Ryan’s daily on-air encouragement to local businesses and governmental leaders, the WFL’s Houston Texans (that was their name!) moved the franchise to Shreveport midway through the initial football season. The Shreveport Steamer of the World Football League was born.  A local crowd of more than 21,000 attended the Steamer’s first home game against Memphis in September, 1974.  Though Shreveport’s attendance remained solid, the WFL folded midway through its second season in 1975 under mounting financial pressures. Around this time, Larry and Suzy Ryan were offered a chance to buy another local radio station in Shreveport.  Unlike KEEL’s 50,000 watt signal, local station KBCL’s signal was just 250 watts and operated on a daytime-only frequency. The duo took the plunge anyway. They built a top-notch on-air and sales staff and pursued FCC approval to relocate the radio station onto a frequency with 24-hour capability.  Talented on-air personalities like Randy Davis (who enjoyed a long career in New York City), K.C. Daniels, Howard Jennings Hart, and Larry “Charlie” Monk joined the staff. Current FOX Sports football and basketball broadcaster Tim Brando also worked for Larry Ryan at KBCL prior to moving to a larger radio market and into his future television career. Though this under-powered AM radio station’s ratings were quite impressive, the inability to obtain a 24-hour operating frequency from the FCC, a declining local employment market, and the rise of FM competition forced the Ryans to return to their radio roots in the early 1980’s. Bringing it forward Larry Ryan would work for another 40 years (!) in the Shreveport area at various radio stations. He spent most of the past few decades playing 70’s and 80’s music formats for his faithful listeners. Ralph “Mr. Weather” Montgomery began a career in another field, but his employer allowed him to work early mornings with his long-time partner, too. Long-time friend and sales pro Al LeGrand stuck with Larry, too.  Al provided sports commentary for Ryan’s morning shows and enjoyed participating in some of the on-air hijinks until retiring several years ago. LeGrand built a very successful media advertising agency in Shreveport. Larry’s one-woman dynamo wife, Suzy Ryan, proudly formed her own media advertising agency.  She would (of course) provide sales support for Larry’s successful radio programs.  The Ryans’ two children would also enter the media business after completing their education. Sadly, Larry Ryan’s beloved wife and life partner, Suzy, passed away in 2013.  Larry has (at least until last Friday) continued to work his morning radio show for a local FM station. Interviewed two years ago, Larry Ryan (now in his 80’s) knew that his time behind the microphone would eventually come to an end. In that print interview in 2024, Larry Ryan said, “I’ve done good.  I’ve been nationally recognized, which really doesn’t mean that much other than ego.  That has never been part of my being.  I had fun!” And so have we!  Thank you for six decades of terrific memories, Lovable Larry! The post Celebrating Lovable Larry Ryan’s 60-year Shreveport Radio Career appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

This week Clint talks to Kayla Kinnebrew.  Kayla is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a strong foundation in nursing and over a decade of clinical experience. She earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Louisiana Tech University and later completed my Master of Science in Nursing at Northwestern State University, specializing as a PMHNP.   Before entering advanced practice, Kayla spent 11 years as a registered nurse, with most of her career in the fast-paced environment of the emergency department. This experience gave her the opportunity to care for individuals from all walks of life, deepening her understanding of the diverse needs and challenges people face when it comes to mental health.   Kayla provides compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric services to adults, including assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for a variety of mental health conditions. She believes in a collaborative approach to care—partnering with each client to create individualized treatment plans that incorporate both medication and supportive counseling. Kayla's passion lies in helping clients find balance and renewed hope through integrated, person-centered mental health care.    

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Shawn Tuma has been fighting cyber villains since before “cybersecurity” was even a thing. As Co-Chair of Spencer Fane's Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, he's the guy companies call when the unthinkable happens—whether it's ransomware, data theft, or an IT guy whose credentials include “brother of a cousin.”In this fantastic episode of Counsel Brew, we sit down with Shawn and explore the intricate world of managing critical cybersecurity incidents. Shawn's path to badassery proves that you never know what may lie ahead. Shawn shares his extensive experience in guiding companies through the complexities of cyber attacks, ransomware, and data breaches, a field that didn't even exist when he started his legal career. His unique insights offer valuable guidance for businesses looking to safeguard their operations and maintain resilience in the face of cyber threats.In this episode, we sip French roast and swap stories on: ☕ Why breach response is part adrenaline rush, part group therapy 

If you read the bestseller “Bowling Alone” in 2000 or are taking notice of wellness stories offering advice on how to reconnect with others IRL, you know that Americans are facing a crisis of loneliness. According to an advisory issued in 2023 by then U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, about one-in-two adults in America report experiencing loneliness, a condition that impacts mortality at a similar rate as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. For entrepreneurs, business owners, or corporate executives who might be feeling “lonely at the top,” the isolation can have devastating effects, especially for men. Studies show that men experiencing social isolation or loneliness have a higher risk of premature death from all causes compared to those with strong social connections. So, where do you turn to for positivity and community? Albert Pellisier of Man Up! and Meredith Waguespack of Sweet Baton Rouge have some ideas. Albert Pellissier of Man Up! developed a passion for entrepreneurship while attending LSU when he published and produced student coupon books distributed at registration, a sorority-fraternity phone book, and the class schedule booklets. After college, Albert got into real estate, investing in multifamily units around the university and opening a salon suites concept, which is still operating. But Albert’s success in real estate isn’t why we invited him to Out to Lunch. He is also the founder of Man Up!, a business focused on offering secular, personal development retreats for men, and the author of “What’s on Your Back Burner?: Using Dormant Desire to Relight Your Fire.” Published in 2024, “What’s on Your Back Burner” offers a simple three-step process to resolve inner conflicts that keep individuals and entrepreneurs from realizing their goals. Meredith Waguespack failed out of two colleges — Louisiana Tech and Northwestern State University – before she graduated from Southeastern University in Hammond. While in college, Meredith worked full time at a Baton Rouge-based boutique, managing its two local stores until they closed, and then at Chico’s at Towne Center. In 2011, after working as an outside sales rep for a tech company and three years as a dental assistant, Meredith launched Sweet Baton Rouge—then called Southern Football Tees— as an online boutique. Now, nearly 15 years later, Sweet Baton Rouge offers Louisiana lifestyle apparel online and at a brick-and-mortar shop in Perkins Rowe. 80% of retail stores fail before their 10th birthday. Sweet Baton Rouge approaching its Sweet 16 is a testament to Meredith's business acumen and her positioning the store in the Baton Rouge community. The store hosts an annual pop up market with over 40 vendors, called The Ultimate Tailgate, and funds a college scholarship. In an increasingly polarized world, both men and women are looking for solace, support, and inspiration. In our digital age, many of us turn to social media or online chat groups to find like-minded people and community. But we typically find online connections don’t quite satisfy us like real world relationships. Even if that relationship is just friendship, or even casual conversation. Meredith and Albert are both in their own ways bridging the gap between the virtual and real worlds: using social media to create in-person events and experiences that foster community. Whether it’s comfortable t-shirts for game day or a secular retreat on a Louisiana farm, they’re building businesses while connecting people with their passions and goals. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Ben Rabalais from Albaledo Media at itsbatonrouge.la.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!The Hangar Z Podcast has extensively talked about the two primary challenges facing public safety aviation: Politics, and funding. We have dedicated considerable time to discussing the political aspects of this equation.In this two-part series, host Jon Gray discusses the challenges and solutions related to funding aircraft and mission equipment for law enforcement agencies. Joined by experts Ed Van Winkle and D.C. Greer, the conversation delves into the intricacies of aircraft financing, the importance of education for new aviation leaders, and creative solutions for acquiring necessary equipmentD.C. Greer is a senior vice president of Government Capital Corporation, a nationwide public finance company, headquartered in Southlake, Texas. With over 30 years in public finance, his efforts have been focused largely in the public safety sector. D.C. served three years in the U.S. Army and is a graduate of Northwestern State University, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.During our conversation, Ed Vanwinkle reflects on his over 20 years of service at the Gainesville Police Department in Florida, where he retired as captain. His diverse roles included aviation, narcotics, detectives, patrol, S.W.A.T., and training. He served as the Narcotics Unit commander, S.W.A.T. commander, and unit commander of the Joint Aviation Unit with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. After retiring, Ed spent nine years as the law enforcement sales manager at Airbus Helicopters and is now the vice president of law enforcement and OEM projects for CNC Technologies. He is also an active commercial helicopter pilot, flight instructor (CFII), and fixed-wing pilot.This conversation also delves into the advancements in aviation technology, particularly focusing on the integration of CNC live systems and the bi-directional flow of information that enhances operational efficiency for air crews.This is an important episode for anyone in public safety aviation, but especially for those in a position seeking funding solutions to purchase new aircraft or mission equipment.Thank you to our sponsors CNC Technologies, Garmin and Precision Aviation Group.

Welcome to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!The Hangar Z Podcast has extensively talked about the two primary challenges facing public safety aviation: Politics, and funding. We have dedicated considerable time to discussing the political aspects of this equation.In this two-part series, host Jon Gray discusses the challenges and solutions related to funding aircraft and mission equipment for law enforcement agencies. Joined by experts Ed Van Winkle and D.C. Greer, the conversation delves into the intricacies of aircraft financing, the importance of education for new aviation leaders, and creative solutions for acquiring necessary equipmentD.C. Greer is a senior vice president of Government Capital Corporation, a nationwide public finance company, headquartered in Southlake, Texas. With over 30 years in public finance, his efforts have been focused largely in the public safety sector. D.C. served three years in the U.S. Army and is a graduate of Northwestern State University, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.During our conversation, Ed Vanwinkle reflects on his over 20 years of service at the Gainesville Police Department in Florida, where he retired as captain. His diverse roles included aviation, narcotics, detectives, patrol, S.W.A.T., and training. He served as the Narcotics Unit commander, S.W.A.T. commander, and unit commander of the Joint Aviation Unit with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. After retiring, Ed spent nine years as the law enforcement sales manager at Airbus Helicopters and is now the vice president of law enforcement and OEM projects for CNC Technologies. He is also an active commercial helicopter pilot, flight instructor (CFII), and fixed-wing pilot.This conversation also delves into the advancements in aviation technology, particularly focusing on the integration of CNC live systems and the bi-directional flow of information that enhances operational efficiency for air crews.This is an important episode for anyone in public safety aviation, but especially for those in a position seeking funding solutions to purchase new aircraft or mission equipment.Thank you to our sponsors, CNC Technologies, Vertical Valor and Vertical MRO.

The U.S. Army War College (USAWC) recently hosted its 2025 Homeland Defense Symposium, gathering experts to tackle the complex issues of defending the homeland. A key focus was clarifying the difference between Homeland Security (law enforcement and emergency response) and Homeland Defense (military protection against external threats). Bert Tussing, Director of the Homeland Defense and Security Issues Group at the USAWC's Center for Strategic Leadership, joined host Ron Granieri in the studio to discuss the major themes of the symposium. Participants emphasized the importance of preparedness, highlighting that future conflicts are likely to reach U.S. soil. The discussions emphasized the need for a whole-of-society approach, integrating not just federal agencies but also state and local governments, the private sector, and the general public into defense strategies. The term homeland defense may be unfamiliar to many listeners more accustomed to the phrase Homeland Security. These differences are significant even if the policies are intended to be complementary. Bert Tussing is Director of the Homeland Defense and Security Issues Group at the U.S. Army War College's Center for Strategic Leadership (CSL). He joined CSL in October 1999, following nearly 25 years in the United States Marine Corps. He is a distinguished graduate of both the Marine Corps Command and Staff College and the Naval War College and holds master's degrees in National Security Strategy and Military Strategic Studies. In May of 2014 he was awarded an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters by Northwestern State University in recognition of his work in Homeland Security, Homeland Defense and Educational initiatives surrounding those topics. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Army War College, U.S. Army, or Department of Defense. Photo Description: A fervent advocate for issues of homeland defense and security, Professor Bert Tussing, Director of the Homeland Defense and Security Issues Group at the U.S. Army War College's Center for Strategic Leadership, recently gave a lecture titled "Evolving Direction of Homeland Defense" to the USAWC class of 2025. Photo Credit: U.S. Army War College

About the Guest:Dany Martin, a South Louisiana native now based in Shreveport, is passionate about empowering others through sound financial planning and positive leadership. With a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Northwestern State University and an MBA from Louisiana Tech, Dany has built a career focused on exceeding client expectations and delivering proactive wealth management solutions.Before joining WFA in 2015, he spent 8.5 years at Capital One Bank, advancing from teller to Financial Advisor, where he served over 10 branches in the Shreveport area.Outside of work, Dany and his wife, Lindsi, have been "adopted parents" to five boys since 2016 and are proud grandparents of four. He enjoys golfing, traveling, music, and spending time with family, friends, and their three dogs. Dany finds fulfillment in helping others, often in unexpected ways, and is dedicated to inspiring financial health and positivity in all aspects of life.About the Episode:In this episode of Growth Ready, host Steve Mellor dives deep into a conversation with Danny Martin about the importance of cultivating a growth mindset and the key factors that influence personal and professional development. Danny reflects on his upbringing, the power of surrounding yourself with knowledgeable individuals, and how generosity can create opportunities for growth.The discussion highlights the value of accountability, the courage to challenge your beliefs, and the impact of building a strong support system. Danny shares actionable insights on fostering gratitude, the necessity of adaptability in the face of change, and how daily habits shape your responses to life's challenges.Listeners will gain practical strategies for creating meaningful relationships, leaving a lasting legacy, and embracing a positive, forward-thinking mindset.Key Takeaways:A growth-ready mindset requires intentional habits and structure.Actively seeking opportunities fuels personal development.Surrounding yourself with knowledgeable people fosters growth.Experience enhances the ability to understand and guide others.Building trusted relationships requires time and effort.Generosity often leads to unexpected rewards.Challenging ingrained beliefs fosters personal growth.Identifying your support system is vital for success.Accountability strengthens personal and professional relationships.Having a "starting five" of supportive individuals sharpens focus.Being supportive of others can inspire them to pursue their dreams.Gratitude practices, like thank-you notes, boost personal fulfillment.Adapting to change helps ease life's transitions.Daily habits shape how we respond to challenges and change.Living with intention creates a meaningful legacy.Consistent small actions can drive significant transformation over time.Supporting others fosters a positive ripple effect in your community.Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our communityAlso be sure to give him and the show a follow on Instagram @coachstevemellor

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the seventieth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the former Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guests are two seasoned Observer-Coach-Trainers, CPT Whitney Strong and CPT Joshua Kent. This episode is special because it is a compilation of their insights when they first arrived at the Joint Readiness Training Center as well as now towards the end of their assignment. CPT Whitney Strong is an engineer platoon and company OCT for TF-5 (BDE Engineer BN). CPT Joshua Kent is the lead OCT an administrative / logistics ops center OCT for TF Sustainment (BSB / CSSB / DSSB).   In this episode we discuss the lessons learned from company grade officer perspective in preparation for conducting large scale combat operations across multiple domains. Specifically, we focus at large scale combat operations executed at the platoon, company, and battalion echelons, offering perspectives on a variety of topics including combined arms maneuver, transparent battlefield, fires, and contested logistics as well as emerging technologies employment.   We routinely get asked: What's the daily life of an OCT? Why should you consider becoming a member of the JRTC? And lastly, who are we looking for? Well, we hope that between this episode and the attached information will go a long way to answer those questions. Please checkout https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxeuSwJpaS87pCLAAK2gAn9DQ4HASwF6iO for more info.       Why Join the Joint Readiness Training Center, Operations Group Team? Become an expert in Large Scale Combat Operations and Combined Arms Maneuver across multiple domains. Directly influence the combat readiness of 8-10x Brigade Combat Teams each year. Influence Army Doctrine and emerging TTPs through integration with Centers of Excellence, TRADOC, and CAC. Opportunities to observe units and leaders one level up; prepare for your next operational assignment. Opportunities to attend military schools and earn a Master's degree through Northwestern State University. Predictable schedule locked one year out, with two dedicated block leave periods each year, and monthly four-day weekend opportunities.   Who Are We Hiring? OCTs within the Task Forces: Post KD MAJs (IN, FA, EN, LG, AV) to serve as BN S3 and XO OCTs Post KD CPTs/1SGs (IN, FA, EN, LG, AV) to serve as CO OCTs Post KD Signal, Intel Officers and NCOs to serve as BN Staff OCTs Individuals with BDE experience to serve as BDE OCTs for all MOSs on the BDE Staff. TF Zulu or Plans/Exercise Maneuver Control: Post KD Officers and NCOs of all MOSs on a DIV Staff to serve as HICON and EXCON for the rotation.   Part of S02 “If I Would Have Only Known” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Today on the Live with Grace podcast, we're joined by P'hariz Watkins, the D1 Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Northwestern State University. P'hariz brings a wealth of experience, having served as a Graduate Assistant Coach for the renowned Tennessee Lady Volunteers and working with USA Basketball. With five years of college play under his belt, he holds a Bachelor's degree from Heidelberg University and a Master's Degree from Adrian College. In this episode, we delve into P'hariz's journey, discussing his impactful role at USA Basketball, his transition from player to D1 Coach, and valuable advice for aspiring coaches. We also explore P'hariz's deep faith and enduring gratitude that shape his approach to life and coaching. Connect with P'hariz on Instagram and X: @iampharizwatkins and @PharizWatkins. Follow the Live with Grace podcast on Instagram: @livewithgracepodcast. Leave a comment, drop a review/rating, and reach out to let us know your thoughts. Thank you all for listening! - GB♡ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livewithgrace/support

This episode of Big Blend Radio's “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on the 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival which will be held on Saturday July 20, 2024, in the air-conditioned Prather Coliseum at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured Guests are Dr. Shane Rasmussen – NSU Professor of English & Director of the Louisiana Folklife Center, and K. Nicole Connell – Communications Manager of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. This family-friendly festival features a curated showcase of Louisiana folk musicians, food vendors, traditional crafts persons, craft demonstrations, a Kidfest, narrative sessions, a Jambalaya Cookoff, along with the Annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, dance lessons, and live entertainment. In honor of this year's theme, The Old Songs Live Forever, the festival will feature three stages of music.  MORE INFO: * For a full details and the event schedule, visit https://www.nsula.edu/the-44th-annual-natchitoches-nsu-folk-festival/  * Check out the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@natchitochesnsufolkfestiva3855  * Watch this Big Blend Radio video showcasing the 40th Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival: https://youtu.be/oJdUlGg568k?feature=shared  * Plan Your Visit to Natchitoches at https://natchitoches.com/  Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest settlement in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana's No Man's Land. More about Natchitoches and its current events at https://natchitoches.com/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: https://natchitoches-louisiana.podbean.com/ 

The great-grandchild of eight Irish immigrants, poet Julie Kane was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She grew up in Massachusetts, upstate New York, and New Jersey, graduating from Cornell University with a B.A. in English and winning first prize in the Mademoiselle Magazine College Poetry Competition, judged by Anne Sexton and James Merrill. That led her to graduate school in creative writing at Boston University, where she was one of Sexton's students at the time of her death. Since 1999 she has lived in Natchitoches, where she is Professor of English Emeritus at Northwestern State University and winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award, Mildred Hart Bailey Faculty Research Award, and Dr. Jean D'Amato-Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award. During 2002 she was a Fulbright Scholar to Lithuania, teaching at Vilnius Pedagogical University. She won the National Poetry Series, judged by Maxine Kumin, in 2002 and the Donald Justice Poetry Prize, judged by David Mason, in 2009. From 2011-2013 she served as the Louisiana Poet Laureate. In 2018 she joined the poetry faculty of the Western Colorado University low-residency MFA program. Find more on Julie and her books here: https://www.juliekanepoet.com/ As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. A Zoom link will be provided in the chat window during the show before that segment begins. For links to all the past episodes, visit: https://www.rattle.com/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: Find a partner and write a collaborative poem in some kind of form. Next Week's Prompt: Write a poem using a regular meter of some kind that references your ancestral home. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

"You may be sorely tempted to take control of your situation, assuming the end will justify the means. These are the times when you must trust God’s perfect timing." Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International based on the life of David. In addition, Dawn welcomes Jessica Manfre to tell us about her encouraging book Never Alone: Ruth, The Modern Military Spouse, and the God Who Goes With Us. Jessica is a licensed social worker, author, and Chief Financial Officer of the nonprofit, Inspire Up. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northwestern State University. Jessica is the proud wife of a U.S. Coast Guardsman, Scott, and mama to their two children, Anthony and Raegan. She is passionate about creating a kinder and more generous world—one that Jesus prayed and gave His life for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Police Neglects to Tell Family of Death, La. Football Player Killed, Israel-Hamas Conflict A Mississippi mother wants answers after an off-duty Jackson police officer killed her son, but she wasn't notified for months, even after filing a missing person's report. She and her attorney, Ben Crump, join us to discuss their plea for a DOJ investigation.  A Texas family is considering suing Northwestern State University in Louisiana over the murder of their son.  The family's attorneys will give us details about his bizarre case that led to the resignation of the school's head football coach and the cancellation of the season. FBI Director Chris Wray warned Congress about the potential terror attacks on U.S. soil inspired by Hamas' attack on Israel.  Award-winning journalist Rula Jebreal will discuss how this war could lure the U.S. back into war in the Middle East.  An Alabama man is charged with threatening Georgia District Attorney Fani Wilis.  And Brett Favre's defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe gets tossed.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 100: Step into the life of Danielle Cabrera. Join Kristen Eargle, a fellow coach's wife and long-time TV Sports Reporter, as she goes one-on-one with the wife of Rick Cabrera, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Northwestern State University.

On this week's episode, Samantha talks us through what boundaries are, who created them, what they are for, what they look like vs what they don't look like and how we know if we have poor boundaries. Take a little listen. Samantha earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Northwestern State University in 2006 and her Master's Degree in Social Work from The University of Houston in 2008. She then spent eight years working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital pursuing her Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials, leading her into private practice, where she has been since 2015. Samantha works with children, teens, young adults, women, and families in dealing with all areas of mental health. She has a desire to shed light and offer support in settings, where mental health may otherwise be overlooked. Samantha lives in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, along with her husband Kyle, their three sons, and their golden retriever. Samantha and her family serve in their local church in children and adult' ministries. When Samantha is not at the soccer field, basketball courts, or baseball fields, she enjoys curling up with a good book and strongly feels naps should be a regular part of self-care.  As a motivational speaker, Samantha desires to use her professional experience and biblical perspective to help others dealing with their own mental illness or caring for someone suffering from mental illness. Website: https://holyrestored.com

S03E11 – the Role of HBCUs in Rural Education, an Interview with President Logan Hampton of Lane College. In this episode of the Rural Voice, we interviewed Dr. Logan Hampton President of Lane College in Jackson Tennessee. We open the discussion discussing the role of Jackson Tennessee as both a small urban and rural location. We discuss how perception of what constitutes rural versus urban can vary depending on students experience and perception. The episode shifts to discussing Lane College which is a traditional black college in Tennessee. Dr Hampton discusses the demographics of the types of students who attend, offering accessibility to students who might not consider higher education. Lane is housed on a former plantation and is now an institution of higher education. This story demonstrates how spaces with a strained history can be repurposed to serve students in need. We discussed how HBCUs serve an important role in rural education. Lane has a religious affiliation, and we discuss how religion can also provide a framework for values and ethics. Dr Hampton discusses why higher education spaces can be capitalized on finding common ground for difficult conversations. He proposes that higher education should be used for hosting and facilitating difficult conversations to find common ground. In other words, let's stop focusing on the differences and find love of our fellow people. We end the episode discussing enrollment numbers nationally and locally at Lane regarding people of color and gender. Bio Logan Hampton was named 10th President of Lane College by the Lane College Board of Trustees on June 12, 2014. Dr. Hampton earned a doctorate in higher education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a master's degree in student personnel services from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., and a bachelor's degree in biology from Arkansas Tech University. Prior to coming to Lane College, Dr. Hampton served in numerous student services capacities at UALR including Vice Provost for Student Affairs. Before UALR, Hampton held positions at Texas A & M University, Texas Christian University, and the University of Central Arkansas. In addition to working as a higher education administrator, Dr. Hampton is an ordained elder in full connection of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME). He served twenty-four years as a pastor in the Arkansas Region of the First Episcopal District of the CME Church. He and his wife, Susan, are the parents of three adult children: Elise, Crystal and Logan III.

Welcome to our conversation with Dancer and Business Coach Audra Allen-Queen.  Audra Allen-Queen, Mindset Expert & Business coach, helps dance leaders, CEO's and entrepreneurs create a sustainable and aligned business, so they can finally live the life they dreamed of when starting their business, without sacrificing themselves or doing what they love, using the Dance CEO Method. Audra is founder & CEO of The Dance CEO Coach business, which houses the Business Academy for Dancers®, the Dance CEO University™ and is host of the Dance CEO Podcast™. Audra shares with us a very useful tool for anyone, dancer or non-dancer, to get out of spinning and stuck to growing and thriving.  If you are looking for a great journaling prompt to help you move past the crap you're feeling, listen in.  We also share a bit about life as a business owner and mom.  Instagram: @thedanceceocoachFacebook: @thedanceceocoachPodcast: The Dance CEO PodcastA bit more about Audra: Audra is also co-founder of the Dance Business Owner Summit, and adjunct dance professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree and College Teaching Certificate from the University of Arizona and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado Mesa University. She has held the positions of Co-Artistic Director for an Arizona based dance company, Director of Dance for the Louisiana School for Math Science and the Arts and adjunct dance professor at Northwestern State University. Audra calls New Orleans, Louisiana home, where she keeps her 2 lil humans alive, along with all the house plants and her dance history book collection. You can find Audra frequently in Florida visiting her husband and his 3 lil humans, and frequenting the beach. Follow Audra on Instagram @thedanceceocoach and visit her website at the www.thedanceceocoach.comLove today's podcast?

530. Katy Morlas Shannon returns to talk about her children's historical fiction, Sharcropper's Daughter. "Born a sharecropper's daughter on a Louisiana plantation, Frances Darbonne wonders if she will ever escape the rural poverty that has plagued her family for generations. When Frances learns that going to school requires her to abandon the French language she has spoken all her life, she struggles to reconcile her Cajun identity with her desire to read and write. Determined to Americanize its citizens, Louisiana instructs its educators to eradicate this heritage language, stigmatizing the Cajun people and using shame and threats of violence to silence them... Inspired by the author's grandmother, Sharecropper's Daughter vividly portrays a child's experience of World War II and prominently features the Louisiana Maneuvers, the military training of 400,000 troops not far from Frances's home." This week in Louisiana history. July 7, 1912 Grabow 'Lumber War' shootout takes place near DeRidder, 3 killed, 37 wounded This week in New Orleans history. Thomas Semmes Walmsley (June 10, 1889 – June 19, 1942) was Mayor of New Orleans from July 15, 1929 to June 30, 1936. He is best known for his intense rivalry with Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long. This week in Louisiana. 43rd Annual Natchitoches/NSU Folk Festival July 22, 2023 Visit Website 220 South Jefferson Street Natchitoches LA 71457 The annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival is back! This year's theme, “Celebrating Louisiana's Cultural Gumbo,” will celebrate how Louisiana's folklife – its unique crafts, food, music, and culture – are alive and well. Held on Saturday July 22 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches, the Festival will feature three stages of music, the Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, Cajun and zydeco dance lessons, a harmonica workshop, exhibits, and some of the best folk foods in Louisiana! Regional crafts such as beadwork, quilts, Native American baskets, Czech Pysanky eggs, and handmade banjos will be exhibited during day long demonstrations by over 70 traditional craft persons. Narrative sessions will feature Delta blues, juke joints and dance halls, Creole crafts, Cajun dancing, traditional blacksmithing, and Native American dancing. Headline music includes Delta blues by Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, gypsy jazz by the Russell Welch Hot Quartet with special guest Aurora Nealand, classic country by Hugh Harris & the Drifting Cowboys, Americana music by James Linden Hogg, Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush, the Cajun Stompers, the Jambalaya Cajun Band, special appearances by the Choctaw-Apache Rising Sun Youth Group and the Broussard Family Juré, and more. The Festival will also feature traditional blacksmithing, Dutch oven cooking, and a gumbo cookoff! Children 12 and younger admitted free of charge. Vive la Louisiane! Phone: (318) 357-6011 Website Postcards from Louisiana. Olivya Lee Band (@Oliv-flute on Venmo). at the Frenchmen Hotel on Frenchmen St. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

On this episode we dish about how to maintain your mojo during the summer. For our interview, we welcome Leah Forsyth, Assistant Professor of Oboe at Northwestern State University. To learn more about Leah, visit her website at http://www.leahforsythmusic.com! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

E.T. Milligan is an accomplished speaker, author, and award-winning poet. A native of Leesville, Louisiana, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in News-Journalism from Northwestern State University in 1981 while being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.  Due to his outstanding performance as a cadet and a military officer, he was inducted into...

This episode is a celebration of Leslie Jordan, whose birthday is this Saturday (April 29). Known for his Emmy Award winning role of Beverley Leslie on NBC's Will & Grace, Leslie was delighting audiences on FOX's hit comedy Call Me Kat before his untimely death in October 2022. In March 2022, I got to interview one of Leslie's best friends, Del Shores, creator of the Sordid Lives franchise, live on Instagram. Leslie Jordan originated the role of Brother Boy in Sordid Lives the play, then reprised his role in the various Sordid Lives films & TV series. At the time this interview took place, Del was releasing his new book, The Sordid Lives Saga: Before The Trip, in which Leslie Jordan wrote the forward. Throughout this interview, Del talked about his friendship with Leslie along with some fun, never-before-told stories about him. Happy Birthday Leslie Jordan! Wherever you may be on this day, I know you are making those around laugh! Like What You Hear? Follow me on social media @CallMeAdamNYC Special Thanks: Theme Song by Bobby Cronin Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell  More on Del Shores: Del Shores has written, directed, and produced successfully across studio and independent film, network and cable television, and regional and national touring theatre.  Del Shores is the writer/director/producer of the films Sordid Lives, Blues for Willadean, Southern Baptist Sissies and A Very Sordid Wedding. He wrote and executive produced the MGM feature Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got The Will?  His plays Cheatin', Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got The Will?), Daughters of the Lone Star State, Sordid Lives, Southern Baptist Sissies, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, Yellow, This Side of Crazy and A Very Sordid Wedding are all published by Concord/Samuel French. In television, Del Shores wrote, directed, executive produced and created the LOGO series, Sordid Lives: The Series. He also wrote and executive produced Showtime's groundbreaking Queer As Folk for the last three seasons, wrote and produced for Dharma & Greg and Ned & Stacey.  He has directed Academy Award winners Octavia Spencer and Whoopi Goldberg, Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John; Emmy winners/nominees Beau Bridges, Delta Burke, Leslie Jordan, Bonnie Bedelia, Bobbie Eakes, Patrika Darbo and Rue McClanahan; Spirit Award winner Dale Dickey; Screen Actor's Guild Award-winner Beth Grant; as well as Caroline Rhea, Debby Holiday and David Steen. As a performer, Shores has performed in hundreds of standup gigs and in 2018 completed a national tour of his critically acclaimed award-winning one-man play Six Characters In Search Of A Play directed by Emerson Collins. The play was filmed and is now streaming worldwide. His tenth play A Very Sordid Wedding (based on his 2017 film) had its world premiere in September 2021, playing to sold out houses at Kalita Humphries Theatre in Dallas for Uptown Players. Shores directed.  In November 2021, he directed his eleventh play, the world premiere of In Memoriam of Lena, at Theatre West on the campus of Northwestern State University, Louisiana with an all student cast and crew.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1   Sr Mary Michael come on the podcast today to share about her new book Following God's Pedagogy and how it shows that the work of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd offers an approach to children's catechesis that forms the mind and the heart which is exactly what is being asked of catechesis in the newest 2020 Directory of Catechesis.   Sr. Mary Michael Fox, OP, has been a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville) for over 30 years. During that time, she has been blessed to teach all ages from 3 to 93. She received a Masters of Arts degree in Education from Northwestern State University and a Masters of Arts degree in Theology with a Specialization in Catechetics from Franciscan University. Sister Mary Michael conducted research in the field of catechetics at the Maryvale Institute of Birmingham, England and holds a PhD through Liverpool-Hope University in Liverpool, England. She has published articles in the Sower, The Catechetical Review, and Catechist Magazine. Sister Mary Michael serves as a catechetical consultant and is a popular speaker at evangelization and catechetical conferences.  Purchase Following God's Pedagogy at our CGS Store. Your purchase has a purpose!  AUDIO VERSION of The Religious Potential of the Child by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz.  CGSUSA has created a Premium Podcast Channel for this audiobook through Podbean.  The cost is $29.00 and does include the audio version of all chapters of The Religious Potential of the Child, 3rd Edition all read by Rebekah Rojcewicz.  We have provided both video overview instructions and written instructions on accessing this audiobook.  Please use these resources. Unlike the regular podcast, which will remain free and available on many podcast players/apps, this new resource is available only on the Podbean App, which you may download from the IOS App store or the Google Play App store. Learn more here!  Step by step instructions here!     Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at www.cgsusa.org     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- oneofhisheep 

Resilient and Rowdy is happy to have Jessica Manfre as a guest for today's episode! Jessica is a beautiful soul with a giving heart. She and I chat briefly about her newly released book called Never Alone, where she openly shares her testimony and the tools to handle loss, loyalty and loneliness as a woman of faith, wife of a Coast Guardsman and mother of two. Check her out at www.jessicamanfre.com Never Alone is sold anywhere books can be purchased: Moody Publishers, Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Target and Walmart. --- Jessica Manfre is a published author and senior contributor for multiple military publications. She is a licensed social worker, earning her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida in 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northwestern State University. Jessica is the co-founder and CFO of Inspire Up, a 501c3 nonprofit promoting global generosity and kindness through education, empowerment and community building. She is the spouse of an active duty Coast Guardsman and mother of two. When she isn't working, you can find her reading a good book and drinking too much coffee. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilient-rowdy/message

The cannabis plant has more than 80 chemical compounds, of which the two most known are THC (marijuana) and CBD. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a hemp derivative that does not elicit abuse or dependence, and research suggests it could potentially help health conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, arthritis, and addiction, among others.How do CBD products get into the hands of people who struggle with these conditions, and how do they compare to pharmaceutical products?On today's episode of Highway to Health, host David Kemp spoke with Chad Collins, co-founder and CEO, and Reggie Gatewood, co-founder, both of Corganics, to talk about the basics of the CBD market and what Corganics is doing to facilitate improved patient access to CBD products for health conditions.Kemp, Collins, and Gatewood also discussed…The origin story, mission, and vision of CorganicsHow Corganics educates healthcare providers to educate patients on the CBD market and productsWhat Corganics is doing to advocate for patient access to their productsGatewood explained the two key reasons Corganics exists. “One in five Americans is using some sort of CBD… Three in five see it as valid medical therapy. But the two big issues as to why we do what we do are: healthcare professionals are not involved… We educate them and the patients. And also, the wild inconsistency and the quality. We've got to treat it like it's truly a pharmaceutical grade.”“For us at Corganics, there's the future of prescriptions, and then there's the ‘Wild West' retail version of CBD. And our quality is off the charts—it is more like pharma. So, we self-regulate versus what you find down the street here,” Collins added.Chad Collins is the co-founder and CEO of Corganics and the author of Run to Fire. Collins previously served as Vice President of Galderma and President and CEO of the Boston Select Asset Group and has racked up twenty years of experience in the healthcare system, including biopharmaceuticals, payor systems, medical devices, and more. He holds a BBA in Marketing from Texas Tech University, an MBA in General Management from Cornell University, and he attended the Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School.Reggie Gatewood is co-founder of Corganics and previously worked at Sanofi in a multitude of roles, including US Sales Lead, Specialty Channels, Head, Leadership Development and Business Planing, Sanofi North America, and Vice President, Business Excellence. Gatewood attended Northwestern State University, where he earned a BA in journalism and public relations with a marketing emphasis. Gatewood is certified in Prosci Change Management from The Life Cycle Institute, is an Associate Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation, and has a Coach Advantage certification from The Pyramid Resource Group, Inc.

The guest of this episode is Northwestern State University Professor Matt DeFord who talks about the value of being present with the people around you and in the environment you are in. Matt talks about the importance of setting healthy boundaries and how that can help us be present and also set the tone to empower others. This also set the stage to talk about the importance for us as Servant Leaders to help those around us set healthy boundaries. Matt talked about leadership in hurricane response, at the University, in his Church responsibilities and in his personal life while displaying the power of getting to know the people around him and learning their unique strengths and gifts. This allows him to find the appropriate ways to delegate, appreciate, and congratulate the people around him to harness their potential and help them grow. He teaches us that we can set a vision and allow the people around us to use their individual processes to complete the tasks in ways that can amaze us. Just because the process is different than our own doesn't mean it is wrong and often we can learn from the way other's do things differently. He discusses ways that his creativity is thwarted while displaying avenues where we can improve creativity in our organizations. Challenges are the opportunities that life gives us and balance really is a myth, so it is up to us to choose where to focus our priorities at a given time. When we learn to harness the complete team, we can expand our ability to meet our organization's priorities through delegation and empowerment. We can all be a leader wherever we are when we are willing to serve each other and build one another up!  Matt DeFord is the son of hippie converts. They met each other hitchhiking, then found religion after crossing the plains with their thumbs out. He grew up in the Midwest and Texas. After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the South Africa Johannesburg mission, he met and married Canadian Julie Heggie while attending Ricks College (BYU-Idaho). They have seven children and live in Natchitoches, Louisiana where he is a professor of Art at Northwestern State University. He was Chair of the Department of Fine and Graphic Arts for twelve years and has served in the church as bishop and stake president while also fulfilling his professional and familial responsibilities. Matt has never sought out leadership or considered himself much of a leader, but the opportunities have presented themselves to him and he has worked to serve those around him. Resources: NSU professors bonded for life after kidney donation - KSLA News https://www.ksla.com/2021/08/26/nsu-professors-bonded-life-after-one-donates-kidney-another/ DeFord Designs Cinco de Mayo Pen - Natchitoches Times https://www.natchitochestimes.com/2022/05/03/deford-designs-cinco-de-mayo-pen/ Ensign College Devotional with Elder David A. Bednar - Living in Revelation  https://www.ensign.edu/devotional/elder-david-a-bednar-and-jeff-simpson-01-2023

Jessica Manfre is a licensed social worker, author, and Chief Financial Officer of the nonprofit, Inspire Up. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northwestern State University. Jessica is the proud wife of a U.S. Coast Guardsman, Scott, and mama to their two children, Anthony and Raegan. When she isn't working or with her family, you can find her drinking too much coffee with her nose buried in a book.Faraway lands, fear, and faith—Ruth paves the way for our story.One day when author and military spouse Jessica Manfre was reading the book of Ruth, she had an epiphany. Ruth is the story of every military spouse.In the book of Ruth, we witness a woman's brave journey—one of loss, loneliness, and loyalty. A story of love and faith. Does that sound familiar? These are the hallmarks of the military life. While our lives are fraught with heartache and sacrifice, that isn't the whole of our stories. Ruth is a hero that has gone before us, offering encouragement and strength. Through her, we witness the beauty of hope and share in the healing power of friendship. We discover that even when all seems lost and completely hopeless, we are Never Alone. God is always with us. And He's leading us through our own story of redemption. He's restoring the hardships and healing the wounds of despair. He's transforming our pain and building our trust. Even when we're wandering in a faraway, foreign land, He is not lost and has not lost us.Join Jessica in studying a story that was meant for you. Jessica explores topics like the fundamental need for connection, the clinical mental health implications of loneliness, preparing your heart for loss (she writes from experience), friendship, and much more. This resource is for every military spouse who desires to strengthen relationships, live in authentic community, and walk with God.Never Alone: Ruth, the Modern Military Spouse, and the God Who Goes With Us available for preorder.  Inspire Up Foundation Jessica Manfre Thank you for listening!"Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode!Behind the Service listeners can get 10% off by visiting:https://betterhelp.com/behindtheserviceVisit our webpage at cominghomewell.comFollow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellmilitaryInstagram @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at (1) Behind the Service | FacebookLinkedIn at Coming Home WellHome » Coming Home WellWe are a 501C3 nonprofit organization.Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.comCheck out some of our other podcasts: Peace After CombatFreedom Sisters ShowThe Optimal Response Initiative Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming ...

Today I'm joined by the positive and savvy Audra Allen from the Dance CEO Coach. If you've been feeling that itch to start a side hustle, monetize a skill, service or product, this is the episode to get you pumped up and ready for action. We chat:the pros and con's of dance degreesperspective on balance in your personal and professional lifepersonality and vibes when branding yourself both online and in-personFirst steps to starting an online businessTake notes, yall!You can connect with Audra on Instagram @thedanceceocoachAudra Allen, CEO & Founder of The Dance CEO Coach (est. 2018). Audra helps clients become the CEO of their life and dance business via the Dance CEO Method, 1:1 coaching program and the Business Academy for Dancers, group coaching program. Audra is the host of the Dance CEO Podcast and co-founder of the Dance Business Owner Summit (est. 2021). Audra earned her Master in Fine Arts degree and College Teaching Certificate from the University of Arizona, and Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado Mesa University. Audra has supported 150+ dance business owners to transition their businesses to survive the financial challenges when Covid hit. She was the Director of Dance at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, Adjunct Professor of Dance at both Northwestern State University in Louisiana and University of Southern Mississippi, and Co-Artistic Director of the non-profit company, Dance for a Cause in Arizona. Audra presented her choreographic work nationally and performed professionally. The basis of all of Audra's work is if you have a dance business idea, you can be a business owner. Audra is the single mom of 2 little humans, a part siamese cat, all the houseplants and a frequent traveler and beach visitor. Hey y'all! I'm the voice behind the DC:U pod and MNTR MGMT. After 15 years in the industry as a choreographer, dancer, producer, educator and more, I'm now working closely with dance artists on professional development, business skills and digital enhancement. Curious? join the mntrU Crew or book a 1:1 sesh.Connect with me on Insta @mntr.mgmt

Higher education institutions face many of the same challenges, but often work alone in finding solutions. In this episode of Rebuilding the American Dream, Dr. James Henderson, President of the University of Louisiana System, shares several programs and specific experiences where the UL System (a public, nine campus university system) has been able to come together and support each other, find solutions for collective problems and empower individuals to create larger system-wide impact - while still allowing each institution to best manifest it's own mission.Dr. Henderson has dedicated his career to serving the people of his home state of Louisiana. He has served as president of his alma mater, Northwestern State University and Chancellor of Bossier Parish Community College. Dr. Henderson holds degrees from Northwestern State University, University of West Florida, and a doctorate of management from the University of Maryland—University College.Find out more on our website: AmericanDream.fmFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn @degreeinsurance. Produced by Degree Insurance

Are you an over-reader, or an over-skimmer? Is there something that is getting in the way of improving your sight-reading skills? Our guest today is Dr. Malena McLaren, and in today's episode, she and Christine talk about different types of note-readers, and some very specific strategies for sequencing and scaffolding to improve music reading. This is a great episode for teachers, students, or professionals that feel they've hit a wall with their reading, or may want some very practical steps that can help improve that aspect of their musicianship. Host: Christine Smith Special Guest: Dr. Malena McLaren, Professor of Clarinet, Northwestern State University of Louisiana Learn more about our Dr. McLaren on our website: https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world

Mike Pittman is in his second season at Northwestern State after making his way to the Lady Demons from Alcorn State. Pittman served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Lady Braves. He served in the same role the season prior at Paul Quinn College in Dallas after two years as the head coach at Kimball High School, also in the Dallas area. "I am excited to have coach Pittman join the Demon family," Nimz said. "He brings a lot of experience to the court both at the college and high school levels. "He was part of turning around a college program and was a big help in signing very talented young student-athletes. I believe his dynamic personality will be a big asset in recruiting and fundraising. On top of that, he is from Louisiana and has established relationships with the coaches in the area." With Alcorn, Pittman helped the Lady Braves lead the nation in three defensive categories -- steals per game, forced turnovers per game and total steals, a trio of categories in which the Lady Demons have excelled over the years. Alcorn also saw marked offensive improvement following Pittman's arrival, boosting its scoring margin by more than 10 points per game while committing an average of nine fewer turnovers per contest than the previous season. The improved offensive production led to a six-point jump in free throw percentage and a drop in opponent field goal percentage. Before moving to Alcorn, Pittman saw similar improvements in his season at Paul Quinn College, ranking in the top 20 nationally in points per game, field goal percentage, rebounds per game and steals per game during the 2018-19 season. A team that advanced to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association semi-finals. Pittman served as the offensive coordinator of a team that saw an 11 percent increase in scoring. The jump to 76.0 point per game ranked 13th in the NAIA at the end of the season coinciding with a 42.5 percent effort from the field, a 3.6 percent increase under the direction of Pittman. Not just an offensive mind, Pittman oversaw a defensive unit that averaged 13.0 steals and 43.0 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 14th nationally respectively. A New Orleans native, Pittman began his coaching career in the Louisiana prep scene getting his start at North DeSoto High School before his first head coaching job at Grambling Lab a year later. After a handful of years at Minden High School, Pittman made the move to Texas spending 12 years at Ryan High School in Denton before taking the position at Kimball. Along the way Pittman has been closely tied to the collegiate game serving as a camp instructor at Louisiana Tech, North Texas and the University of Texas from 2000 through 2011. Pittman's investment in his players, others, and the game of basketball extends off the court spearheading multiple community service activities during his career. He co-founded an after-school tutorial program at Ryan HS, provided skills training for low-income kids through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and oversaw over 200 youth statewide in partnership with religious organizations in sports initiatives among many other activities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chefranjohn/support

I get to sit down and visit with Coach Mike Pittman from Northwestern State University.  Mike has helped every program he has been a part of.  We follow his path through the coaching ranks to where he is now.

Author Dr. Frances Harris talks about her new book “Hope Makes Me Not Ashamed” about her journey about finding herself lost in tears and battle with shame and guilt , and how her spiritual life guided by God with full of twists and turns experiencing His voice through it all! Frances is a 1993 graduate of Northwestern State University in General studies and a licensed Christian counselor with a degree in Psychology from Vision of Faith Seminary, and the widow of the later Pastor Ronald J. Harris Sr. who was murdered in 2013 plus the founder of Women of Excellence-Armed and Dangerous Ministry! Check out her amazing book on Amazon and www.drfrancesharris.comtoday! #drfrancesharris #author #hopemakesmenotashamed #visionoffaith #seminary #counselor #northwesternstateuniversity #womeofexcellence #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerdrfrancesharris #themikewagnershowdrfrancesharris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Author Dr. Frances Harris talks about her new book “Hope Makes Me Not Ashamed” about her journey about finding herself lost in tears and battle with shame and guilt , and how her spiritual life guided by God with full of twists and turns experiencing His voice through it all! Frances is a 1993 graduate of Northwestern State University in General studies and a licensed Christian counselor with a degree in Psychology from Vision of Faith Seminary, and the widow of the later Pastor Ronald J. Harris Sr. who was murdered in 2013 plus the founder of Women of Excellence-Armed and Dangerous Ministry! Check out her amazing book on Amazon and www.drfrancesharris.comtoday! #drfrancesharris #author #hopemakesmenotashamed #visionoffaith #seminary #counselor #northwesternstateuniversity #womeofexcellence #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerdrfrancesharris #themikewagnershowdrfrancesharris --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Author Dr. Frances Harris talks about her new book “Hope Makes Me Not Ashamed” about her journey about finding herself lost in tears and battle with shame and guilt , and how her spiritual life guided by God with full of twists and turns experiencing His voice through it all! Frances is a 1993 graduate of Northwestern State University in General studies and a licensed Christian counselor with a degree in Psychology from Vision of Faith Seminary, and the widow of the later Pastor Ronald J. Harris Sr. who was murdered in 2013 plus the founder of Women of Excellence-Armed and Dangerous Ministry! Check out her amazing book on Amazon and www.drfrancesharris.com today! #drfrancesharris #author #hopemakesmenotashamed #visionoffaith #seminary #counselor #northwesternstateuniversity #womeofexcellence #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerdrfrancesharris #themikewagnershowdrfrancesharris

DWill The Coach flies solo for the 1st time in a long while as Coach Chill Will was in Louisiana dropping off Greedy at Northwestern State University. But as y'all know the show must go on and Coach DWill gives out "Free Game" in this episode as he drops some recruiting jewels that every player, parent, coach, etc...needs to hear!

The whole crew is back and with a special guest pulling up....Greedy Williams fresh off his commitment to Northwestern State University. DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will holla at Greedy about his commitment and give some inside information about the process. They also talk about the unfortunate news coming out about Western Kentucky guard Zion Harmon. So lock in and get this work!! #iball #GYM

Lees most recently worked at Texas State University as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Bobcats. She was an integral part of recruiting high school and junior college student-athletes. She was in charge of guard development and assisted with scouting. In the 2016-17 season Lees helped the team to a post season appearance and worked with Taeler Deer who earned Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors. During the 2015-16 season the Bobcats set a record for made 3-point field goals with 232. Under the guidance of Lees, Taeler Deer was named both College Sports Madness National Mid-Major Player of the Week and Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week. Before Texas State, she was the head coach at Clarendon College from 2014-15 where her team earned several key victories including wins against South Plains College and No.4-ranked and defending conference champion New Mexico Junior College for the first time in program history. Lees coached two all-conference players while at Clarendon and her team also earned NJCAA Academic Honorable Mention honors in 2015. Prior to her stint at Clarendon, Lees was an associate head coach under Earl Diddle at Howard College from 2012-14. Her coaching career began at Eastern New Mexico University in 2009 where she was a graduate assistant coach until 2011. As a point guard, Lees had an outstanding career in both high school and college. Starting with a pair of state championships and a state runner-up at Plainview High School to back-to-back regional appearances at Midland College in 2005 and 2006. Lees concluded her playing days at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where she led the team to a conference tournament championship appearance as well as an appearance in the regional semifinal in 2009. She scored a career best 20 points against Northwestern State University as a Cotton Blossom.Lees, originally from Plainview (Texas), graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2009 from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and a master's degree from Eastern New Mexico in 2011. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chefranjohn/support

In this episode, we talk with Felicia White, who was recently the Vice President of Global Operations Training & Development for Church's Chicken and is now contributing her passionate approach to service and customer experience by providing tools and resources as a restaurant- industry consultant. THOUGHT #1"At the End of the Day, People Don't Care; Be Authentic" - Dr. Kym Harris-Lee THOUGHT #2"Don't Be Confused Between What People Say You Are and Who You Know You Are.” - Oprah WinfreyCONNECT:Blog: Felicia White, CHT,MBAEmail: feliciawhite411@gmail.comFacebook: Felicia WhiteInstagram: Felicia WhiteLinkedin: Felicia WhiteTwitter: Felicia WhiteBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:"Look What You Made Me Do" (Taylor Swift) - YouTube.com "Count Chocula", "Boo Berry" (General Mills Monster Cereals) - GeneralMills.com Kellogg's - Kelloggs.comChurch's Chicken - Churchs.com Church's Women's Forum - RestaurantLeadership.com CHART - An Association of Hospitality Trainers - Chart.orgWomen's Food Service Forum - WFF.orgNorthwestern State University - NSULA.EduNation's Restaurant News - NRN.com Most Influential U.S. Restaurant Executives (Nation's Restaurant News Readers List) - NRN.comDr. Kym Harris-Lee - DrKymHarrisLee.com LGBTQ - acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. These terms are used to describe a person's sexual orientation or gender identity - Gaycenter.orgKat Cole - Linkedin.com Amanda Hite - Linkedin.comAshley Brundage - AshleyBrundage.com Neen James - NeenJames.com "Whiskers Outdoor World" (PBS) - PBSKids.org"Barney" (PBS) - PBS.orgOprah Winfrey - Forbes.com " I Don't Wanna Be" (Gavin DeGraw) - YouTube.comHard Rock International – HardRock.comBooky Call - BookyCall.combookstarPR - bookstarPR.comThoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.comCertified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.comLeadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company's Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.comBlack Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.comCannonball Kids' cancer – CannonballKidscancer.orgBig Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT KeelFELICIA WHITE'S BIO: Felicia White spent thirteen years as the Vice President of Global Operations Training and Development for Church's Chicken®. In her role, Felicia was responsible for managing global training for the Church's Chicken®, Texas Chicken®, and Church's Texas Chicken® brands. In addition to managing training, Felicia was a valuable member of the leadership committee for the Church's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Council. Felicia's extended contributions provided an essential role as the Co-Founder and Chair of the employee resource group Church's Women's Forum, and lead Church's LGBTQ+ employee resource groups. Felicia is a positive, energetic, engaging, and dynamic leader who is defining HER normal and believes it is vital to connect with each individual to support their growth and development. The essence of who you are should be felt in every word, image, and experience in training. Felicia is redefining executive presence by influencing others to be themselves and their best selves. Along with her work at Church's® and serving as a volunteer and board member with CHART (Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers), Felicia is a volunteer member with the Women's Foodservice Forum. In addition, she is a sought-after subject matter expert in the area of Front-Line Leadership Development and delivers consulting to various organizations in building leadership development and mentorship programs.Felicia holds an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Felicia is currently enrolled in a Doctor of Education in Adult Learning and Development program at Northwestern State University with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2025. Additionally, Felicia was recognized as one of the most influential restaurant executives in the country in The Power List: Reader Picks (2020) by Nation's Restaurant News and selected as the winner in the Innovator category in the 2020 Top Women in Restaurant Technology at the Multi-Unit Restaurant Technology Conference.

Follow Coach Beckwith on Twitter @DLCoachBeck and let him know you heard him here on KYPD!  Follow us as well @KYPDPODCAST and give Coach Taylor a follow @CoachTaylor53.Watch the video of our conversation with Coach Beckwith on the KYPD YouTube channel!Podcast SponsorsWe're excited to partner with "Our Coaching Network," a new footballcoaching platform connecting coaches from all levels and helping them get better every week. "Our Coaching Network" has live clinics Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights and will have 150+ hours ofhigh quality live coaching clinics this year, with each week's clinics added to a library that can referred back to at any time in the future.Memberships are affordable, and you can cancel any time! Visit Our Coaching Network's website to create your account and start learning and connecting today.    A big thanks to our sponsor @GoEditGraphics for helping us create many of the custom graphics for our podcast!  We've been telling you about go GoEdit Graphics for the last few weeks and what GoEdit Graphics does is allow ANY coach to create custom graphics in minutes by changing the colors, text, and images to make it their own. They offer categories like gameday, scoring, player profiles, and communication to name a few. The platform is easy, affordable and no design skills are needed. GoEdit Graphics is a great way to showcase all your sports and athletes, and subscriptions are for 12 months and include unlimited graphics. Now,  here's something cool that GoEdit is doing for KYPD listeners--Mention Keep Your Pads Down and receive $25 off our Showcase Yearly package. Visit them here to learn more!

On episode 6, host, Verlaine Quinniey, sits down with Coach Lauren Jackson to breakdown, "Putting your Faith Behind your Actions and Standing in your Purpose." Lauren explores how vulnerability and growing pains leads you to discovering what your true purpose is. Dive into this episode to discover the difference between passion and purpose and how to stand in your purpose to make an impact. More about Lauren: LAUREN GRIMES-JACKSON, is the Amazon Best-Selling author of “Purposeful Pain”, and the highly anticipated blog turned E-book entitled “Intimacy”. She is also the app owner of “The Purpose”, which is available in both iTunes and Google play. Lauren was born and reared in Opelousas, La. She is first and foremost a Christian woman whose life is dedicated to helping bridge healthy relationships between women and men, through her own life experiences, and journey toward wholeness. Lauren obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree from Northwestern State University, in Natchitoches, La, a Master's of Science Degree in Banking and Financial Management & also a M.B.A both from New England College, in Henniker, New Hampshire. Lauren's aspiration is to promote healing and liberation from the perpetual cycle of brokenness often associated with the vagaries of life. Lauren acclaims herself as being the bridge to helping men and women merge their passion into their God designed purpose. She is a certified life coach, with years of experience in corporate coaching. Lauren enjoys public speaking and sharing her knowledge about becoming an author, branding, and finance. She has been a speaker for Women's conferences, the Shreveport-Bossier African American Minority Expo, and a panelist speaker for the Shreveport/Bossier Ladies in Leadership luncheon. In 2019, Lauren was an honoree for the Athena Award, and she was also apart of the 2019 40 under 40 Class both hosted by the local chamber. Lauren currently resides in Shreveport, La, and is a proud mother of 2 handsome boys. She is also a successful entrepreneur in the arena of mortgage lending. Lauren is a Mortgage Loan Officer for Planet Home Lending Mortgage Company and has been in the banking industry for over 10 years. Connect with Lauren on Instagram, Clubhouse, Facebook and LinkedIn at https://linktr.ee/Coachlaurenj. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanatedspark/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedspark/support

Jocelyn Stewart attended Louisiana's designated honors college, the Louisiana Scholars' College, in Natchitoches, Louisiana from 1996 to 2000. After being awarded a three-year ROTC cadet scholarship and a scholarship from the honors college, she graduated first in her class of honors students, summa cum laude, and “with highest distinction.” Ms. Stewart commissioned Distinguished Military Graduate from Northwestern State University's Demon Battalion as a Second Lieutenant in Military Intelligence. She was selected to attend law school as an educational delay student from 2000 – 2003.   In 2005, Ms. Stewart became a “trial counsel,” which means that she was the command's legal advisor in military justice matters and whenever the command elected to prosecute any of its Soldiers, Ms. Stewart went to court to try the cases. Ms. Stewart prides herself not only in her nearly flawless courtroom record but also in the cases she advised the command not to take to court. In 2012, Ms. Stewart left active service to pursue a solo practice dedicated to defending servicemembers worldwide, with particular emphasis in sexual assault investigations and sexual assault court-martial defense. As a civilian court-martial specialist, she has represented clients OCONUS and all over CONUS, from the west coast to the east coast, the gulf coast and the Midwest. Her clients serve the Army, the Air Force, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and even the Coast Guard.

Brandon Shaffer joins us in Episode 9 of The Hawkin Podcast from the Minnesota Twins where he is a Complex Strength & Conditioning Coach.   Prior to joining the Minnesota Twins, Brandon was a Strength & Conditioning coach at Yale University for nearly 2-years, and previously a graduate assistant coach at Northwestern State University.    Interested in learning more about Hawkin Dynamics? Check us out at HawkinDynamics.com or Request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs, here.

Herman, Jon, and Jen discuss physical, creative and mental burnout.   Joining us in the Pod Bar for Last Call is Je'Breanne Morgan! Graduating in December from Northwestern State University of Lousiana , Je' is a sound designer who will be starting her professional career in Colorodo Springs!   Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com  Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com . . #podcast #entertainmentindustry #theatre #dance #liveevents #designproduction #techtheatre #criticalconversations

JOIN US on Blasian Soul Podcast to hear from our next guest speaker, La'Krystal Johnson.La'Krystal Johnson is a motivational speaker and expressive art coach who focuses on building the character and resilience of children experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).La'Krystal is a native of Shreveport, LA where she served as an educator for 7 years. She is a graduate of Northwestern State University and Louisiana College. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Art Therapy.La'Krystal has no biological children of her own. However, she has served as a foster mother to 9 children in the state of Louisiana. She has also mentored over 100 children for 12 years, and 17 of those children now call her "g-mom (godmother).La'Krystal provides mentoring and coaching to children labeled with behavioral issues, self-esteem, and life skills workshops to build identity, fun and engaging group events to build interaction and social skills, and academic assistance to improve school performance.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton. Dr. Lopez-Littleton speaks to us on the topic of health disparities, mentorship and career transitions. Currently, she is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Health, Human Services, and Public Policy at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). During the podcast, Dr. Lopez-Littleton discusses her transition from being a U.S. Army veteran, to a registered nurse, to stepping into nonprofit work, to working in academia. She has worked at Grambling State University (HBCU) and University of Central Florida (PWI). Currently, she works at CSU MB which is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Dr. Lopez-Littleton's area of expertise is health equity and seeking solutions to problems rooted in connections between health and neighborhood factors. She teaches and writes on the health consequences of political-economic processes such as poverty, inequality and racism. Dr. Lopez-Littleton holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs with an emphasis in health services management from the University of Central Florida. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University.

Former Lady Techster Point Guard & Current Louisiana Tech Head Women's Basketball Coach Brooke Stoehr chats with us to discuss all things LA Tech Women's Basketball including her time as a player under legendary coach Leon Barmore, graduate assistant coach at Florida State, assistant coach/recruiting coordinator at Little Rock [under Joe Foley], LA Tech & Texas Tech [under Kristy Curry], and finally getting her shot at being a head coach at Northwestern State University. Coach Stoehr also highlights how her and her staff work hard to develop and mold their student-athletes into good people. She also gives an inside look into how her and her husband, Scott, who is also her co-head coach, use communication to be the best leaders, spouses, and parents that they possibly can be striving for success on and off the floor. She also reflects on the emotions of returning to Ruston, this time as head coach, her recruiting pitch for future prospects, and how it is returning to workouts after the COVID-19 shutdown. Coach Stoehr can be followed on Twitter @BrookeStoehr.

Episode 33 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Xavier University of Louisiana Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Director of Athletics and Recreation Jason Horn. In his current role, Horn has oversight of Athletics and Student Affairs. This includes the exploration of the addition of new sports and programs, the management of XULA's trademarking and licensing endeavors as well as other strategic university initiatives. He is also on the board of directors of the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. In addition to his time at Xavier, Horn has worked at the University of Detroit Mercy, Northwestern State University, the World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League, the University of Central Florida, Bowling Green State University, the New Haven County Cutters, the Mobile Revelers, the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Organizing Committee, Conference USA, the University of Miami (Go ‘Canes!), and the University of Michigan. Horn earned his Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Michigan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app