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Rev. Wendy Page, Affiliate Minister, preaching Worship service given February 16, 2025 Prayer by Rev. Tricia Brennan, Adjunct Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Working as a Hospice Chaplain, Rev. Wendy Page has had the privilege of accompanying patients and their families on their journey toward death. They have shared their hopes and comforts, their beliefs and their fears and have opened their lives to her. Wendy asks, "What can we learn from their vulnerability and their life journeys?" The Reverend Wendy Page is an Affiliate Minister of First Parish Arlington. She has been a member of First Parish since 1999 and First Parish supported her on her journey into ministry. She is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School and was ordained in the First Parish Sanctuary in 2017.  She has served as a Hospice Chaplain and a hospital chaplain. Previous to her ministry, Wendy was a Software Engineer and Manager. She is an avid cyclist and has participated for 25 years in the annual Pan Mass Challenge fundraiser for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. She also is a quilter, a gardener and loves to sing. *Note: This service was not filmed in the Meetinghouse and was only offered live online via Zoom due to inclement weather. Offering and Giving First For February 2025, the Giving First recipient is the Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC). AYCC is a state-licensed, community-based mental health center serving Arlington youth (ages 3-21) and their families. AYCC is the leading provider of outpatient and school-based child and adolescent mental health services in Arlington, offering individual, group, and family counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management. Central to its mission, AYCC is committed to ensuring that all community youth and families have access to comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and high-quality mental health care, regardless of their ability to pay. In the past fiscal year, 22% of our clients had public insurance or received grant funding to help cover the costs of care. In addition to mental health services, AYCC oversees First Step- a support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text “fpuu” to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive. About our Lead Minister: Rev. Marta Flanagan began her ministry as our twentieth called minister at First Parish in the fall of 2009. She is a genuine and forthright preacher. In conversation she is direct and engaging. She speaks of prayer with as much ease as she laughs at human foibles. We call her “Marta.” Marta is a religious liberal, a theist, a feminist, and a lover of the woods. As a student of American history at Smith College she was captivated by the stories of social reformers who were motivated and sustained by their faith. That led her to consider the ministry and to study at Harvard Divinity School from where she was graduated in 1986. She was the first woman minister in the city of Salem, Massachusetts, serving at the First Universalist Church there (1987-1997). She served in a co-ministry at South Church (Unitarian Universalist) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, (1997-2005) from where she is minister emerita. Marta served as interim minister in Montpelier, Vermont (2008-2009). She is trained as a spiritual director. For three years she lived in the Vermont woods practicing voluntary simplicity and the spiritual life. Marta enjoys the vitality of First Parish and our strong sense of community. She celebrates the yearning for depth and the desire to make a difference in the world that she finds here.

November is Gratitude Month at the Optimism Institute and this episode wraps up our celebration while kicking off Thanksgiving weekend.  Blue Sky host and founder of The Optimism Institute Bill Burke shares his thoughts on the tight link between gratitude and optimism and has selected excerpts from past episodes to drive this point home.  Blue Sky alums explain the health benefits of gratitude, the many reasons to be grateful to be alive today, and why, despite our many challenges, the United States and its founding ideals are worth believing in and being thankful for.      Chapters:  00:00 Welcome to Blue Sky Podcast Host Bill Burke introduces the Blue Sky Podcast, setting the stage for a special episode focused on gratitude. He emphasizes the importance of optimism and appreciation, especially during the Thanksgiving season.  01:20 The Meaning of Grace Bill explores the origins of the word ‘grace' and its connection to gratitude, linking it to the Latin word ‘gratia.'   02:14 Cicero on Gratitude Quoting Cicero, Bill discusses the significance of gratitude as a foundational virtue that fosters optimism.  03:20 The Benefits of Gratitude Bill highlights the health benefits of optimism and gratitude, referencing Dr. Richie Davidson's insights on neuroplasticity. He introduces a practice of appreciation before meals to deepen our sense of gratitude.  06:03 Embracing “Pronoia” Bill shares Kevin Kelly's concept of “pronoia,” the belief that the universe is conspiring to help us succeed.   08:20 Life is Good: Gratitude in Adversity Bert Jacobs from Life is Good reflects on how letters from customers facing hardships revealed a common thread of gratitude.   11:00 Gratitude for America Bill pivots to discuss gratitude for the United States, featuring Anh Vu Sawyer's thoughts on the freedom and resources America provides, enabling her to help others.  15:19 Loving America: A Personal Perspective Ted Johnson shares his deep love for America, emphasizing its promise of democracy and equality.   17:10 Countering Negativity in Media Bill discusses the challenge of negativity in the news and introduces guests like Angus Hervey and David Bornstein, who promote good news and solutions journalism.   18:24 The Power of Gratitude Chris Anderson emphasizes the importance of daily gratitude practices and how they can transform our outlook on life. He encourages listeners to appreciate the simple joys and connections we often take for granted.  20:30 Gratitude as Contagious David Gardner discusses the contagious nature of gratitude and optimism, highlighting how expressing appreciation can uplift others.   22:30 Appreciation in the Workplace David Novak shares his philosophy on the importance of appreciation in leadership and workplace culture.   25:38 Healthcare Innovations and Gratitude Bill reflects on the advancements in healthcare and the gratitude felt by patients and practitioners alike. He shares stories of resilience from guests who have faced significant health challenges.  28:00 Finding Gratitude in Hardship Christina Menkemeller shares her journey of finding gratitude amidst illness, emphasizing the importance of recognizing ‘Godwinks.' Her practice of daily gratitude helps her combat negativity.  30:16 The Impact of Mentorship Bill highlights being grateful for mentors, with stories from Melissa Connolly and Jonathan Conyers. They express gratitude for the guidance they received, which now fuels their own efforts to help others.  33:01 The Pan Mass Challenge: A Legacy of Gratitude Billy Starr discusses the Pan Mass Challenge and the gratitude expressed by participants. He contrasts the supportive atmosphere of the event with other athletic competitions, highlighting the power of thankfulness. 

The Pan-Mass Challenge has raised and donated over one billion dollars to cancer research, and this year's donation also topped previous years. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

A plan now in place to save the five remaining hospitals owned by Steward Health Care. Wobrun Police continuing to investigate a fatal crash yesterday. Thousands of bikers wiund through the state during this year's "Pan Mass Challenge", and pass a billion dollars over the years to fight cancer. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

A maternal health bill heads to Governor Healey's desk, the Marshfield Fair comes to town, and looking back on the Pan Mass Challenge 2024. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Ksenia Karelina, a U.S. citizen and amateur ballerina, was sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison after pleading guilty to treason. Arrested earlier this year while visiting family in Russia, she was charged for a donation to a U.S.-based charity supporting Ukraine. Her boyfriend, Chris Van Heerden, spoke on "CBS Mornings."The World Health Organization has declared the spread of mpox — formerly known as monkeypox — in Africa as a global health emergency. There have been over 17,000 confirmed and suspected cases reported this year, surpassing last year's total. Health officials warn the potentially deadly virus could spread internationally.The Pan-Mass Challenge, America's most successful athletic fundraiser, celebrates its 45th anniversary and surpasses $1 billion raised for cancer research. Nancy Chen sits down with founder Billy Starr to explore his personal connection to cancer, the inspiration behind the event and the legacy of the bikeathon that has inspired participants worldwide for over four decades.Alexis Ohanian joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss an exciting track event he's launching for some of the fastest women in the world.John Cena stars alongside Awkwafina in the new comedy action film "Jackpot!" on Amazon Prime. As he announces his retirement from WWE after over two decades, Cena discusses his varied career — from acting and rapping to being a best-selling author and Mandarin speaker.Award-winning actor Christine Baranski, who just earned her 16th Emmy nomination for "The Gilded Age," joins "CBS Mornings." Baranski talked about how she seamlessly transitions from sassy and snobby to vulnerable within a single scene.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelley Bernard was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 14 years old and has now been cancer free for the past 16 years. Because of the treatment that she received from the nurses at Boston Children's Hospital , Kelley decided that she wanted to become a Pediatric Oncology Nurse which became her career path after graduating from St.Anselm's College with a Nursing Degree. Kelley has also participated 3 times in both the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk and the Pan Mass Challenge and is currently training for her upcoming boxing match hosted by the Non-Profit Haymakers For Hope. 

For the final show before the Pan Mass Challenge, we bring on rider Judson Hill, who shares how a recent diagnosis in a close friend fuels not only him, but his whole team. Read Dr. Joe's recent Psychology Today articles, "6 Simple Truths of Lasting Relationships" and "The 2 Most Important Words to Say in a Relationship"! Learn more and get involved in next year's ride at PMC.org!

Bishop Richard Henning is named the next bishop at the Archdiocese of Boston, thousands biked for cancer research at the Pan-Mass Challenge, and a 2014 mystery of a dead bear cub in Central Park solved. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Sue's friend Bob Martin is riding in the Pan Mass Challenge this weekend, for his 19th year in a row. The PMC donates 100% of every rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

We keep the spotlight on the Pan Mass Challenge with riders Paul Reardon and Stephen Waisgerber! Hear what motivates them to keep riding and support them at pmc.org!

Mark shares another Pan Mass Challenge interview from Me & Dr. Joe with riders Jim O'Leary and Dave Laudermore - each with their own unique tales of how they found themselves on their first ride, and what keeps them coming back for more! Support their ride at pmc.org! This episode was originally heard on Me & Dr. Joe.

We continue our discussion on the Pan Mass Challenge with riders Jim O'Leary and Dave Laudermore, who share their unique stories of their first ride, and what keeps them coming back year after year! Support their ride at pmc.org!

Hi everyone. What's something literally billions of people use every day, whether at home, work, or someplace else? That's right, the Internet. And what's something people have to be concerned about when they use the Internet? Yes, cyberattacks! My guest today, Craig Taylor, is an expert on cybersecurity. And, while Craig says cyberattacks are definitely something to be concerned about, he also believes the need for improved cybersecurity is creating lots of opportunities for job, career, business, and investment seekers. On this episode, Craig covers such topics as (1) how cyberattacks have changed over the last, roughly 15 years, (2) whether or not there is much difference around the globe in terms of vulnerability to cyberattacks, (3) some basic actions companies and individuals can take to lessen their risk of cyberattacks, and (4) what he sees changing in the world of cybersecurity through the rest of this decade. Most importantly, Craig lays out the myriad opportunities that are there today and tomorrow for those who get involved in some aspect of cybersecurity. In fact, Craig says the field is so wide open right now that he refers to it as "the Wild West." He also goes on to provide some tips for those who are interested in identifying and pursuing some of these opportunities.Now a bit about Craig. Craig Taylor is a 25-year veteran of cybersecurity. He has been a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) since 2001. In 2014 Craig co-founded a cybersecurity training company - Cyberhoot - to help small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs) learn cyber literacy. During his career, Craig has led cybersecurity organizations in web hosting (CSC), finance (JP Morgan Chase), and manufacturing (Vistaprint). Additionally, Craig leads a cybersecurity consultancy delivering virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services to more than 30 companies (all sizes and industries). Craig is a Toastmaster (public speaking), a Rotarian (Portsmouth, NH), and a philanthropist, having raised 100k riding in the Pan Mass Challenge for 10+ years. Now a few words about a special deal you can get just by being a Looking Forward® listener!Do you make podcasts, video courses, or other content? That means you need your own engaging website and mobile app for everything you make… and SupaPass can help. Turn your followers into super fans and paid customers. Elevate your brand with your own stunning website and mobile app. And with SupaPass it's never been easier. SupaPass is the most powerful content app maker on the market and NOW you can try it for free. Or like me, you can be on one of their other plans. In fact, enter code LOOKINGFORWARD and get a 10% lifetime discount on any of their plans. Go to SupaPass.com I invite you to LISTEN, ENJOY, LEARN, LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE this episode! NOTE: We may include your comment with attribution, of course, on our website. And please subscribe to Looking Forward®: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers, too! If you are interested in sponsoring 3 episodes of Looking Forward-- or distributing our content-- please let us know. (Give a listen to what I have to say about SupaPass. We can do something like that to promote your organization or upcoming major event!) **You'll find more information about me and my business, Jeff Ostroff & Associates, LLC, in the middle of this episode and by visiting

Nearly 45 years ago, Billy Starr lost his mother, an uncle, and a cousin, all to cancer.  Looking for a purpose and outlet for his grief, he and a small circle of friends decided to take a long bike ride across most of the state of Massachusetts, while raising money for cancer research.  That first “event,” in 1980, raised just over $10,000.   But that was just beginning, and through the years since, Billy has stayed with this idea, growing it into the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), which is now the country's largest sports fundraiser by far, with proceeds going to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.  The money raised in this summer's 2024 edition will put the PMC past the $1 billion mark in total dollars raised – an incredible accomplishment.   In this Blue Sky episode, Billy shares reflections on his motivation and how working on the PMC “revealed skills” he didn't realize he had. You'll also learn more about this event – the riders, the volunteers, and funders – who make it so special for everyone involved.  Billy Starr approaches his work with infectious drive and optimism and this all comes through in his conversation with Bill.    Chapters: 01:18 The History of Athletic Fundraising  The discussion shifts to the evolution of athletic fundraising events like runathons, walkathons, and bikeathons, highlighting the origin and growth of these events and their impact on charitable causes.  02:47 Pan-Mass Challenge Origins The focus is on the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC), its founder Billy Starr, and the motivation behind starting this bikeathon for cancer research, tracing back to the personal losses that inspired the event's creation.  04:29 Billy Starr's Journey and Early PMC Years Billy Starr shares insights into his early experiences with fundraising for cancer research, the challenges faced during the initial PMC events, and the gradual growth of the event over the years.  15:22 PMC Fundraising Milestones The significant fundraising achievements of the PMC, including the journey towards raising $1 billion for Dana Farber, are highlighted, showcasing the impact of collective efforts over the years.  21:11 Partnership with Dana Farber The longstanding relationship between the PMC and Dana Farber, the significance of supporting cancer research and treatment, and the impact of fundraising efforts on advancing medical programs are discussed, highlighting the mutual benefits of the collaboration.  29:01 Creating Connections with Families at Dana Farber Discover how the Pan Mass Challenge introduces families to the event and riders, showing support and solidarity with families undergoing cancer treatment at Dana Farber.  34:05 Emotional Impact at Mile 85 Experience the emotional power of Mile 85 at the Pan Mass Challenge, where images of children fighting cancer serve as a poignant reminder of the cause and the progress made in cancer research.  46:11 Unity and Good Intentions at PMC Explore the sense of unity and shared purpose at the Pan Mass Challenge. 

Stewart KohlStewart A. Kohl is Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Riverside Company, a $13 billion global private equity firm founded to invest in premier companies at the smaller end of the middle market. Since 1988, Riverside has invested in more than 1,000 companies globally. The firm's investors include leading pension funds, endowments, funds-of-funds, insurance companies and banks. The firm employs more than 350 people in offices across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.Mr. Kohl joined Riverside in 1993. Prior to that, he was a vice president of Citicorp Venture Capital, Ltd., the private equity arm of Citibank.In addition to his work with Riverside, Mr. Kohl serves as an Honorary Trustee of Oberlin College and of the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. He is also on the Board of Directors of Cleveland Clinic and Co-Chairs its $2 billion Power of Every One Capital Centennial Campaign. He was inducted into the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Hall of Excellence in 2009. He previously served as Co-Chair of the Building for Hope Capital Campaign of the Center for Families and Children.Mr. Kohl earned the George S. Dively Entrepreneurship Award in 2018. He was inducted into the Northeast Ohio Business Hall of Fame in 2014.After spending 16 years as a “Heavy Hitter” participant in the Pan-Mass Challenge bicycle fundraiser, Mr. Kohl founded VeloSano, a similar event that has raised more than $20 million to fund cancer research since 2014.Mr. Kohl holds a BA from Oberlin College.

In a rare experience as the interrogatee and not the interrogator, Katrina VanHuss is interviewed by old friend and legal expert Wayne Zell, Managing Member and CEO of Zell Law, on his Blueprint for Wealth Podcast. In a wide-ranging interview, Wayne and Katrina discuss topics as varied as: Brand – nonprofit versus for-profit, what's the same and what's the difference? The success of the Pan Mass Challenge under CEO Jarrett Collins A comparison of volunteer-led versus staff-led initiatives CEO Paula Schneider's re-engineering of the Susan G. Komen organization Early Race For The Cure versus early Relay For Life The female experience of the double bind and how it impacts work life Why grocery stores are not like nonprofits What happened to make Katrina quit selling water bottles and tee shirts Insufficient justification and why it matters The impact of the social validation feedback loop How al-Qaeda works    Yes, Wayne Zell is THAT good of an interviewer, keeping Katrina on the rails and focused for an entire podcast. He is the master, and not just at preserving wealth for his clients through Zell Law.Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

"If I have to wash and return your Tupperware, I am now super stressed. I am so worried about the Tupperware." Let the Boston Marathon episodes begin! First up: a panel I moderated at the Oofos pop-up on Boylston Street called "Project Pink: Recover with Purpose." This panel was about running, about cancer, about hard stuff, and about resilience. We heard from Anne Keane, who is living with metastatic breast cancer, and was about to run her third Boston Marathon as part of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. Dr. Nancy Lin, the associate chief of breast oncology at Dana-Farber, talked about whether runners are the best or worst patients, and talked about where fundraising dollars actually go. Maureen Key, the senior manager of performance design at Exos, talked about the importance of recovery and mindfulness. And Christine St. Pierre, who has been doing the Pan-Mass Challenge for 18 years now as the captain of Team Duncan, was on hand to convince all of us that we can — and should — do whatever we set our minds to. Thank you to Oofos for having us, and for the longtime partnership and commitment to raising funds for breast cancer research.  SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you'll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

As professional fundraisers, we often find ourselves playing the role of the “proud beggar”, grateful for every donation we receive, no matter the size. While that is a worthy and admirable approach, it can do a disservice to our participants and to the missions we champion.Our peer-to-peer participants aren't just signing up to walk or ride or run - they are signing up to raise funds in support of a cause close to their hearts.  Our responsibility is to understand their goals, empower them with the effective strategies and inspiration to achieve them and challenge them to go even further.In the Season 2 premiere, P2PPF's Marcie Maxwell is joined by Jarrett Collins, CEO of the Pan-Mass Challenge(PMC).  Together, we'll discuss how the PMC has grown its bike-a-thon over the past 45 years into a program that today raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the world.  Jarrett will share how his team fosters a true culture of philanthropy among its riders and how they continuously motivate them to achieve higher fundraising levels.In this episode, we'll also explore:How the PMC is leveraging a major fundraising milestone to drive support in 2024The average lifecycle of a PMC rider - and how they keep them coming back every yearThe power of recognition Mentioned LinksPan-Mass ChallengeOn Social: Facebook, Instagram &Twitter/XStay Connected on LinkedInConnect with JarrettConnect with MarcieConnect with the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum ----Will we see YOU at the 2024 P2P Professional Forum Conference? Whether you're a newcomer to the world of peer-to-peer or a seasoned pro, the P2P Professional Forum Conference is really designed for you. Over the course of three days, we'll dive into a wide range of topics, storytelling, relationship building, creating meaningful event experiences, fostering community among your fundraisers, and so much more.For all of the details, visit https://www.peertopeerforum.com. Act now through January 31 and use the discount code SOAPBOX to save $50 on your registration!The 2024 P2P Professional Forum ConferenceFebruary 21-23, 2024Philadelphia, PA

Sunday sermon given November 26, 2023 Prayer by Bill Licea-Kane, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the service: An exploration of family land ownership, changing perspective, and reckoning. About Rev. Wendy Page: The Reverend Wendy Page is an Affiliate Minister of First Parish Arlington. She has been a member of First Parish since 1999 and First Parish supported her on her journey into ministry. She is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School and was ordained in the First Parish Sanctuary in 2017.   She is now serving as a Hospice Chaplain for All Care Hospice.  She also serves as a per diem chaplain at Mass General Hospital. Previous to her ministry, Wendy was a Software Engineer and Manager.  She is an avid cyclist and has participated for 23 years in the annual Pan Mass Challenge fundraiser for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.  She also is a quilter and gardener and sings in the FP choir. Offering and Giving First For the month of November, half of the offering supports the work of Centro de Esperanza (Shelter for Hope) is a migrant family shelter in Sonyata, Mexico, on the Arizona border. The shelter provides a safe refuge for families fleeing gang violence, religious persecution, and dire economic circumstances. In most cases, families have traveled hundreds, if not thousands, of miles to keep their families alive and safe. El Centro provides safe shelter, food, medical care, education, and legal and technical assistance and protects families from drug cartels, human traffickers, and others who would take advantage of them. Centro de Esperanza is unique in that all these families are attempting to seek asylum in the United States through legal channels. The average wait time for a hearing with a U.S. administrator at the border is 4-6 weeks. Currently the shelter can support 30 families with an expansion plan in the next few months for an additional 30 families. The annual operating cost is approximately $100k and the cost of the expansion is approximately $25k. The shelter was started by U.S. citizens in Ajo, Arizona but is managed by co-directors who are Mexican citizens.   The remaining half supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text “fpuu offering” to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

In this season two episode, Generational Gene details the serious risk of colon cancer and his two pronged approach of cycling and weight loss against three related medical issues– obesity, diabetes, and cancer, all of which run in his family.  This builds upon our season one episode where Gene described his choice of cycling to help manage blood sugar and hold off diabetes. “Some days it feels like your pedal to save your life,” Gene told us, “and in a lot of ways, you really are.” Now a high school superintendent, Gene is also a former biology teacher. “One of the things I've learned in the last couple years,” he tells us after a short training ride, “is that cellulose and fat tissue is biologically active.”  That point is echoed by our medical expert this episode, Dr. Chika Anekwe of Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School, who adds that “the signals that fat cells send out can be carcinogenic, or cancer-causing.” On the dietary/weight-loss front, Gene proudly recounts a story from some years ago where he lost 42 pounds in three months through crash dieting, winning a bet from a close friend. Soon after, though, he reverted to his original weight– like so many other dieters have experienced after initial weight loss.  “And that has a lot to do with this concept of the set point,” Dr. Anekwe explains, “No matter what you do to lose that weight, to bring it down, it always wants to go back to that set point.”  Challenges abound for Generational Gene on the exercise road, too. Gene participates in the annual Pan Mass Challenge, a 200-mile bike ride across Massachusetts benefiting cancer research at the Dana Farber Institute. But a training accident in the spring kept him off the bike with a hamstring injury for several important weeks.  “I just lost control of the bike and then just went down on the road,” he recalls. “And then I saw that the pedal was in the road. And I was like, man, the pedal snapped.” Will Gene have the stamina for the 100-mile Saturday leg of the PMC? Will his new bike pedals support the effort? And how about that long term, often uphill challenge of losing weight for diabetes and cancer prevention?  Tune in for chapter two of Generational Gene's body odyssey, as he pushes back against a family history of diabetes and cancer. With expert commentary from Obesity & Preventive Medicine Physician, Dr. Chika Anekwe of MassGeneralBrigham and Harvard Medical School.  My Body Odyssey is a Fluent Knowledge production. Original music by Ryan Adair Rooney. Show Notes: Experts: Name: Dr. Chika Anekwe Resources: NIH: Overweight & Obesity Statistics Healthline: Obesity Facts Role of Physical Activity for Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Acute and Chronic Effects of Exercise on Appetite, Energy Intake, and Appetite-Related Hormones: The Modulating Effect of Adiposity, Sex, and Habitual Physical Activity Dietary Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity Protein for Life: Review of Optimal Protein Intake, Sustainable Dietary Sources and the Effect on Appetite in Ageing Adults Optimal Diet Strategies for Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance Recent advances in understanding body weight homeostasis in humans Long-term weight loss maintenance Is there evidence for a set point that regulates human body weight? Obesity and Set-Point Theory Cell biology of fat storage Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Colorectal Cancer in African Americans: An Update

Special offer for listeners. https://cyberhoot.com/offers/Cybersecurity-Month-Free-Training-For-All Discover the shocking truth behind traditional phishing tests that will leave you questioning everything. One man's journey to revolutionize cyber literacy will make you rethink your approach to online security. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the unexpected twist that is reshaping the way businesses protect themselves from cyber-attacks. But, is this groundbreaking solution the final answer? Find out more in this captivating transcript. In this episode, you will be able to: • Uncover how proficiencies in cyber literacy can serve as a robust shield against ominous cyber threats. • Discover the hidden perils and aftermaths associated with succumbing to hacker ransom demands. • Learn about the inherent shortcomings of conventional phishing tests as tools for assessing cyber literacy. • Realize the tremendous advantages that come with the utilization of password managers and maintaining solid password habits. • Recognize the compelling importance of consistent cyber awareness training for workforce members. List 2 Cybersecurity is not just an IT problem, it's a business risk problem. It's about protecting your company from potential breaches and ransomware attacks that can cripple your operations. - Craig Taylor The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:00:32 - What is Cyber Hoot?, 00:01:55 - Ransomware Attacks and Prevention, 00:06:11 - Flaws in Traditional Phishing Tests, 00:09:04 - Cyber Hoot's Phishing Simulation, 00:13:32 - Free Month of Training Offer, 00:14:13 - Social Engineering and Physical Security, 00:15:32 - Different Forms of Social Engineering, 00:16:05 - Importance of Password Hygiene, 00:17:34 - Multifactor Authentication and VPNs Craig Taylor, CISSP certified in 2001, is a 25-year veteran of Cybersecurity. In 2014 he co-founded a cybersecurity company - Cyberhoot - to help SMB's and MSPs become more cybersecurity aware and thus more cyber-secure. During his career, Craig has led cybersecurity organizations in Web Hosting (CSC), Finance (JP Morgan Chase), and manufacturing (Vistaprint). Additionally, Craig has built a cybersecurity consultancy delivering virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services to companies of all sizes (SMB's to Enterprises). Craig is a Toastmaster (public speaking), a Rotarian (Portsmouth, NH), and a philanthropist having raised 100k by riding in the Pan Mass Challenge for the last 8 years. In his spare time he enjoys Hockey, Golf, Mountain Biking, his wife and 4 children. Reach out to Craig https://cyberhoot.com/ Connect with me here: • https://www.youtube.com/@thedougthompson • https://www.youtube.com/@thedougthompson • https://www.facebook.com/thedougthompson • https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedougthompson/ • https://www.twitter.com/thedougthompson • https://thedougthompson.com And remember. Just say no to #techsplaining --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doug-thompson/support

Is it possible to create a high-trust environment and achieve ambitious business outcomes at the same time? J.C. Lapierre describes how professional services giant PwC is doing just that with its Trust Leadership Institute. You'll be inspired by J.C.'s enthusiasm for this important project and her passion for her role as a leader. J.C. serves as Chief Strategy and Communications Officer for PwC, based in the firm's Boston office. A visionary leader, J.C. creates strategy and collaborates with leaders to help develop, communicate, and sustain corporate initiatives. J.C. helped launch PwC's Trust Leadership Institute.  She also helped create and guide PwC's CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion – the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. During her 27 years at PwC, J.C. has held leadership roles in human capital and marketing and sales. She was named a 2022 PRWeek Woman of Distinction, as well as 2022 Outstanding In-House Professional of the Year.  J.C. sits on the Board of Flying Kites, a progressive school network in rural Kenya. She's also an active biker and participates every year in the Pan-Mass Challenge – a fundraising bike-a-thon that benefits the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. You'll discover: The question J.C. asks herself at the beginning and end of each day in pursuit of her own growthActions J.C. takes to help those on her team grow and developWhat led to the creation of PwC's Trust Leadership Institute and the benefits CEOs experience from attendingHow PwC demonstrates its commitment to invest in its peopleThe mentorship and sponsorship opportunities PwC provides for every employeeCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Stewart A. Kohl is Co-CEO of The Riverside Company — a $14 billion global private equity firm founded to invest in premier companies at the smaller end of the middle market, with headquarters in Terminal Tower in Tower City here in Cleveland!Since 1988, Riverside has invested in more than 960 companies globally, growing assets under management from $1 billion in 2004, to as much as $14 billion dollars under management today, employing more than 300 people in offices across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.Prior to his work at Riverside, Stewart was a vice president of Citicorp Venture Capital, the private equity arm of Citibank & in addition to his work with Riverside, Stewart serves as an Honorary Trustee of Oberlin College and of the Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art. He is on the Board of Directors of Cleveland Clinic and Co-Chairs its $2 billion Power of Every One Capital Centennial Campaign. Additionally, after spending 16 years as a “Heavy Hitter” participant in the Pan-Mass Challenge bicycle fundraiser, Stewart founded VeloSano, a similar event that has raised more than $37 million to fund cancer research since 2014, and is kicking off their 2023 Bike to Cure Event on September 8 & 9!This was a truly insightful conversation unpacking what Stewart's learned building an iconic investing franchise over the last few decades — spanning Riverside's tremendous growth, how to evaluate companies, helping companies grow, conscious capitalism and positive power of private equity, managing LP relationships, his charitable pursuits, Cleveland and more!-----Lay of The Land is brought to you by Ninety. As a Lay of The Land listener, you can leverage a free trial with Ninety, the platform that helps teams build great companies and the only officially licensed software for EOS® — used by over 7,000 companies and 100,000 users!This episode is brought to you by Impact Architects. As we share the stories of entrepreneurs building incredible organizations throughout NEO, Impact Architects helps those leaders — many of whom we've heard from as guests on Lay of The Land — realize their visions and build great organizations. I believe in Impact Architects and the people behind it so much, that I have actually joined them personally in their mission to help leaders gain focus, align together, and thrive by doing what they love! As a listener, you can sit down for a free consultation with Impact Architects by visiting ia.layoftheland.fm!-----Learn more about The Riverside Company — https://www.riversidecompany.com/Learn more about VeloSano — https://www.velosano.org/-----For more episodes of Lay of The Land, visit https://www.layoftheland.fm/Past guests include Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Steve Potash (OverDrive), Ed Largest (Westfield), Ray Leach (JumpStart), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Lindsay Watson (Augment Therapy), and many more.Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Jeffrey Stern on Twitter @sternJefe — https://twitter.com/sternjefeFollow Lay of The Land on Twitter @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

SEASON 04: WICKED GOOD WELLNESS | EPISODE 02 Financial Wellness with Julie Beckham Today we are discussing Financial Wellness with Julie Beckham. Julie is Rockland Trust's AVP Financial Education Development and Strategy Officer. If she has visited your kids school, they might already know her as Ms. Money! Julie is taking a topic that can feel uncomfortable and vulnerable to discuss, and helping us to learn how to best secure our financial futures. She wants moms specifically to understand the importance of being involved with the household finances. Julie's passion for this work shines through and you are going to love hearing from her. About Our Guest  JULIE BECKHAM is the creator of Ms. Money and the Coins®, a musical about saving, sharing and spending money, and the No Shame in this Money Game podcast. Not everyone thinks personal finance is a topic to sing and dance about, but Julie has made a career out of it! She is also AVP/Financial Education Development and Strategy Officer at Rockland Trust Bank. A Certified Financial Educator (AAFCS), an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) and a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Julie creates and implements engaging and entertaining financial education programming for colleagues, customers and the community. Before coming to Rockland Trust, Julie was the Community Relations Manager at Blue Hills Bank where she managed the bank's charitable foundations, sponsorships, matching gifts and volunteer programming. While in that role she developed a deep appreciation for the impact local nonprofits make on individuals and families in the Greater Boston area and has become involved with several organizations since. Julie is a five-time rider of the Pan-Mass Challenge, a member of the Advisory Council of Boston Money Management at Ethos, a Selection Committee Member of Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA), the Vice-Chair of the Town of Canton's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and a member of YW Boston's LeadBoston Class of 2023. Julie is also the mother of a two teens and the bonus mother of two more!  How to Keep in Touch  No Shame in This Money Game podcast Ms. Money's Classroom Follow Rockland Trust on Instagram Follow Rockland Trust on Facebook About Our Sponsor Boston Ballet School (BBS), founded in 1963, is housed in two convenient state-of-the art locations. The Boston studio, located in the historic South End of Boston, is also the headquarters of the Boston Ballet Company. The Newton studio, located 10 minutes outside of Boston, is Universal Design for Learning compliant. The incremental curriculum for students ages 16 months through adult begins in the Children's Program introducing students to the educational journey of dance training. Progressing into our Classical Ballet Program, students learn and grow in a professional ballet setting surrounded by world-class faculty and artists. BBS also offers Adaptive Dance classes designed to meet the needs of all abilities and an Adult Dance Program for continuing education. What is the Wicked Good Momcast? WHO | The Wicked Good Momcast is hosted by Shannon Gibson + Meghan Block, two local moms with a heart for community and with an undeniable connection that we hope you'll hear through our voices.  WHAT | In each episode, you'll hear from local + national experts in various spheres relevant to parenting, local moms and business owners who you should know about, and special guests! WHERE | You can listen wherever you listen to other podcasts! Please subscribe so you never miss an update! WHEN | New episodes drop the first and third Tuesdays of the month.  HOW | Are you someone we should interview? Is there a topic you want to be sure we cover? Are you a local brand looking to expand your marketing efforts with Boston Moms? Email shannon@bostonmoms.com to chat or share your thoughts – we would love to hear from you!

Mark introduces us to his fellow riders in the Pan Mass Challenge, Rich Murphy and Jim O'Leary! Hear how they discovered this amazing event and why they ride year after year! Learn more, get involved, and donate at pmc.org! Please consider supporting us on Patreon!

Mark shares an early listen to a Dr. Joe interview with his fellow Pan Mass Challenge riders Rich Murphy and Jim O'Leary to hear their personal connections to the race against cancer! Learn more and get involved at pmc.org! This episode was originally heard on The Dr. Joe Show. Affiliate Links: Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach by Joseph Shrand, MD

Baseball is the topic in this edition of the SSF and Sherm and Sam are joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group. The trade deadline passed with the Red Sox neither buying or selling players for a pennant run to the end of the season. Jay highlights the local athlete selected in the recent Major League Baseball draft and gives updates on two seacoast minor league prospects Cody Morissette and Ben Malgeri. The guys also look ahead to the upcoming schoolboy football season. During the Two Minute Drill…Sam expresses concerns with college football…Jay reports on two all star athletes from Dover and Sherm congratulates the local riders in the Pan-Mass Challenge.

In 1986, a 4 month old little girl was dropped off at an orphanage in South Korea. Now, 37 years later, Laura Manley leads a research center at Harvard University and visits our podcast to talk about her identity, and the many Stubbornly Positive moments she's eagerly triumphed. She's also Nora's best friend! You can find Laura on Instagram @Laura_Manley1 , on her website www.LauraManley.org and donate to her Pan-Mass Challenge ride at https://profile.pmc.org/LM0407 

A Henrico rider, Richard Tangard, will pedal in the 44th Pan-Mass Challenge across Massachusetts Aug. 5-6, along with more than 6,000 riders from around the globe. Riders and volunteers will travel from 43 states and 8 countries to participate in PMC Ride Weekend festivities in Massachusetts. Tangard will be one of 37 riders from Virginia.  The cyclists will come together for the bike-a-thon with the common goal of raising a record-breaking million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. If achieved, this would be the single-largest gift Dana-Farber has ever received, bringing the PMC's total contribution...Article LinkSupport the show

On this special edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by father/ son duo Joe and Brady Quinn who are taking on The Pan-Mass Challenge August 5th and 6th The Quinn's explain why they decided to take on the two day event. A great way to support a tremendous organization The Jimmy Fund and especially Dana Farber Cancer Institute for all the remarkable work they do for folks of all ages. Brady and his friend Sam Klemarczyk will have tune up ride and fund raiser on July 8th from Portland to Portsmouth.   https://profile.pmc.org/JQ0028 https://profile.pmc.org/BQ001 https://profile.pmc.org/SK0310  

This episode's guest is Jarrett Collins, President of the Pan-Mass Challenge. The Pan-Mass Challenge, or PMC, is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon on an epic scale. Held the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. The conversation covers the uniquely special event, what it takes to pull this off, the power in prioritizing a clear vision and mission, and how collectively we can do more to bring more people to our sport in meaningful ways. Support the show

Prayer by Bill Licea-Kane, Worship Associate About the Sermon: Sometimes we miss what is happening in the moment and only recognize its importance later. The Reverend Wendy Page is an Affiliate Minister of First Parish Arlington. She has been a member of First Parish since 1999 and First Parish supported her on her journey into ministry. She is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School and was ordained in the First Parish Sanctuary in 2017. She is now serving as a Hospice Chaplain for All Care Hospice. She also serves as a per diem chaplain at Mass General Hospital. Previous to her ministry, Wendy was a Software Engineer and Manager. She is an avid cyclist and has participated for 23 years in the annual Pan Mass Challenge fundraiser for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. She also is a quilter and gardener and sings in the FP choir.  

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She went from the friday night velvet ropes scene in Los Angeles to SoulCycle Master Instructor.Madison Ciccone grew up in Rhode Island with big dreams of working in the Music Industry. After completing her education in Nashville, she packed her bags and off to Hollywood she went! During her time in the Golden State, she was an intern at the Ellen DeGeneres show, worked in ad agencies, digital marketing, as an executive assistant for some prominent A listers like Simon Fuller, she also worked on music videos, Rihanna's tour wardrobe, with some bartending & front desk hours at Equinox, you know, as one does, to make ends meet. Madison was in the thick of the all too familiar career grind until the day she heard  “the knock” SoulCycle WeHo happened to be across the street from the Equinox she worked at and when she decided to take a class with a friend the dots that connected her entire FitPro journey began to form.It is easy to connect them looking back, but what you don't know about this athlete with the heart of a champion, is that she is so much more than an indoor cycling instructor. I had the honor of taking her class this summer and confirming first hand that she is a REAL ONE people, and I cannot wait to share her incredible story with you.Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, Confidence & Mindset Coach, Community Cultivator, Social Media Influencer, and same last name as Madonna, MaddzTaddz has been featured in Shape Magazine, PopSugar, The Today Show, Byrdie and New York Magazine. With 45k followers on instagram, Madison has leveraged her platform to advance her passion for philanthropy work with organizations like Life Rolls On & most recently the Pan Mass Challenge, where she took a break from tapbacks to ride 100 miles in 100 degrees to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.Fresh off her birthday, her engagement and her fabulous trip to Pariiiii, Joyful, Loving and above all FEARLESS, it is an honor to welcome Madison to the Creating The 4% Podcast this week!

Jared Branfman was diagnosed with Spinal Cancer in 2003, when he was 21 years old and an Adolescent and Young Adult patient. After a two year battle, his disease spread to his brain and he unfortunately passed away in September of 2005. On today's podcast, his father Steven will talk about the life that Jared led, which while all too short, was full of accomplishments as he brought joy to so many peopleSteven will highlight his family's passion for bicycling which began while Jared was 4 years old. A year before Jared's passing the Branfman's became involved in the Pan Mass Challenge which is a bicycle event that is considered the largest private charity in the world and benefits cancer patients. Since the mid 2000's Team Kermit, which was named for the frog and was Jared's favorite character growing up, has raised over 6 million dollars for research to help so many kids in their individual cancer fights. A good amount of this 6 million dollars has helped cancers very similar to what Jared had, and that if Jared had the benefit of this research back in the early 2000's, he very well might be alive today.

This week's guest interview is with Polar adventurer, expedition guide, dog musher and educator, Eric Larsen. Eric has spent the past 15 years of his life traveling in some of the most remote and wild places left on earth including Antarctica, the North Pole, Everest and the biggest challenge of them all - cancer.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products to fuel your sport. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. UCAN also has hydration products focused on giving you the sodium you need when hydrating, including several clean and light flavors. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   In Today's Show Feature Interview Eric Larsen Adventurer, Guide and Educator Endurance News Bermuda World Triathlon Series Race Results El Tour de Tucson, November 19 Ironman Arizona, November 20 What's new in the 303 Victoria Brumfield Now Chief Executive Officer of USA Triathlon You Get What You Give, Ask Primal Why Videos of the Week 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda   Feature Interview: Eric Larsen Polar adventurer, expedition guide, dog musher and educator, Eric Larsen has spent the past 15 years of his life traveling in some of the most remote and wild places left on earth.   In 2006, Eric and Lonnie Dupre completed the first ever summer expedition to the North Pole. During this journey, the duo pulled and paddled specially modified canoes across 550 miles of shifting sea ice and open ocean.   Eric successfully led his first expedition to the South Pole in 2008, covering nearly 600 miles in 41 days. Eric is now one of only a few Americans in to have skied to both the North and South Poles.   In November 2009, Eric returned to Antarctica for the first leg of his world record Save the Poles expedition. This time he completed a 750-mile ski traverse to the geographic South arriving on January 2, 2010.   Two short months later he was dropped off at northern Ellesmere Island for a winter-style North Pole Journey. The international team reached the North Pole 51 days later on Earth Day - April 22, 2010.   He completed the Save the Poles expedition by reaching the summit of Mt. Everest on October 15th, 2010 becoming the first person in history to reach the world's three 'poles' within a 365-day period.   In March 2014, Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters set out to traverse nearly 500 miles across the melting Arctic Ocean, unsupported, from Northern Ellesmere Island to the geographic North Pole. Despite being one of the most cold and hostile environments on the planet, the Arctic Ocean has seen a steady and significant reduction of sea ice over the past seven years due to climate change. Because of this, Larsen's and Waters' trip—dubbed the "Last North Expedition"—is expected to be the last human-powered trek to the North Pole, ever. Eric Larsen (explorer) - Wikipedia Eric Larsen Explore   Kindred spirits indeed 3 day Gunnison Spring bar tent Camp stove Grew up in Wisconsin Read books about explorations; fascinated by Alaska Taught Environmental Education In January 2021, Eric was initially diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer, but upon further biopsies was categorized as Stage 3b. After a year of intensive chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, he is currently still in treatment. Cancer journey a lot like an explanation   News Sponsor Buddy Insurance: Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: 2022 Bermuda World Triathlon Championship Series Flora out of the water second Raining on bike On the 3rd loop of bike joined by maya kingma Knibb was more than 40 back at the start of the bike but in 3rd place by t2 (45 seconds)   Vincent Luis led from swim to finish The front 7 gave an impressive t2 performance all coming it as a pack and dismounting in unison Blummenfelt and Yee were in a second pack   Results: Elite Women | 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda • World Triathlon Pos First Name Last Name YOB Country Start Num Time Swim 1500m T1 Bike 40km T2 Run 10km 1 Flora Duffy 1987  BER 1 02:01:26 00:20:15 00:00:42 01:05:26 00:00:26 00:34:39 2 Taylor Knibb 1998  USA 7 02:03:04 00:20:46 00:00:47 01:05:32 00:00:32 00:35:28 3 Beth Potter 1991  GBR 2 02:03:17 00:20:47 00:00:42 01:06:45 00:00:24 00:34:41 4 Laura Lindemann 1996  GER 4 02:04:00 00:20:35 00:00:44 01:06:56 00:00:27 00:35:20 5 Taylor Spivey 1991  USA 3 02:04:05 00:20:42 00:00:44 01:06:47 00:00:26 00:35:27     Results: Elite Men | 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda • World Triathlon Pos First Name Last Name YOB Country Start Num Time Swim 1500m T1 Bike 40km T2 Run 10km 1 Vincent Luis 1989  FRA 4 01:49:37 00:19:01 00:00:45 00:58:06 00:00:25 00:31:22 2 Antonio Serrat Seoane 1995  ESP 6 01:49:45 00:19:43 00:00:39 00:58:19 00:00:23 00:30:43 3 Roberto Sanchez Mantecon 1996  ESP 24 01:49:54 00:19:51 00:00:42 00:58:07 00:00:25 00:30:52 4 Jelle Geens 1993  BEL 1 01:49:59 00:19:49 00:00:41 00:58:05 00:00:21 00:31:06 5 Alex Yee 1998  GBR 2 01:50:04 00:19:40 00:00:38 00:58:21 00:00:26 00:31:01 6 Kristian Blummenfelt 1994  NOR 51 01:50:06 00:19:37 00:00:43 00:58:14 00:00:24 00:31:10   Tucson Bikes for Change to give out over 500 free bikes TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Bikes for Change is giving out more than 500 bicycles for children in need, before the start of El Tour de Tucson.   These special children will receive a bicycle, a helmet, lock and t-shirt at certain locations, along with a free Tour de Tucson Kid's Fun Ride registration.   "This year, Serve Our City is excited to Partner with El Tour de Tucson and their Tucson Bikes for Change program by helping to provide volunteers at seven locations throughout the city to assemble 500 bikes provided by a host of great sponsors for children in need," said Outreach Pastor Robin Blumenthal.   “What a great way for so many partners to join forces and give Tucson kids the chance to experience the joy of riding a bike in our beautiful city," expressed Blumenthal.   TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As El Tour de Tucson draws closer, drivers in the Tucson and surrounding areas will want to take note and prepare for upcoming road closures the day of the race, Saturday Nov. 19.   An anticipated 7,000 cyclists will navigate the Old Pueblo and surrounding areas beginning at 8 a.m. Multiple variations of the El Tour route are planned:   The Century - 102-mile route; 7 a.m. start The Metric Century - 62-mile route; 9 a.m. start The Half Metric Century - 32-mile route; 10:15 a.m. start The FUN Rides! - 10, 5, and 1-mile routes; 8:00 a.m. start   All routes start and end around the Tucson Community Center (TCC), with live music, food, beer garden and other exhibitors in the Eckbo Plaza, 260 S. Church Ave.   “It's important we let the Tucson community and its surrounding areas to the south – Green Valley & Sahuarita – know what roads will be closed during El Tour on November 19," said El Tour Executive Director TJ Juskiewicz.   "We want to make sure everyone is prepared for our road closures as they plan their day. Our ride begins at 7 a.m. and goes to 4 p.m. with roads being closed at various times. Those times are listed on the list we've sent," added Juskiewicz. Organizers suggest parking in one of the two garages at the TCC, or any number of the city, county or private surface lots in the area.   Bike valet services will be available at the finish line and is included as part of the registration for riders.   Mark Allen's brother Gary and his wife Michelle Allen   From Arizona to Bahrain – Five races still to look forward to in 2022 10 Nov 2022 by John Levison We may be approaching the middle of November and the racing calendar is indeed winding down for 2022, but there are a still several notable events to look forward to. Some stellar start-lists, high-quality races – and a very significant World Championship title showdown – still remain.   We've done a little forward planning and picked out five of our highlights to look forward to in the Pro triathlon world between now and the end of 2022.   IRONMAN Arizona: 20 November With live coverage of the event from Tempe, IRONMAN Arizona offers a $100,000 prize purse, four Kona qualifying slots (2MPRO / 2WPRO) and a pretty impressive start list, should the majority of these athletes all show.   For the men those names include Joe Skipper (fifth in Kona), the full-distance debut of Ben Kanute (second at the 70.3 World Champ), Mr Yo Yo Yo, Sam Long, IRONMAN Des Moines winner Matt Hanson, Chris Leiferman (fourth at the IRONMAN World Champs, St George), Kristian Hogenhaug (2021 World Triathlon LD Champion) and INEOS rider, Cameron Wurf. Lots of fast athletes on a historically fast course. What's not to like?   joe-skipper-kona-2022-bike Joe Skipper – Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images for IRONMAN The women are headed by Skye Moench (fourth in St George), Sarah True and Great Britain's IRONMAN Lanzarote champion, Lydia Dant.     What's New in the 303: Victoria Brumfield Now Chief Executive Officer of USA Triathlon COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Victoria Brumfield today was announced by USA Triathlon Board of Directors Chair Joel Rosinbum as the Chief Executive Officer for the National Governing Body.   Brumfield, who has served as USA Triathlon's interim CEO since early September, becomes the organization's first female CEO in its 40-plus-year history.   Brumfield has been a highly impactful executive within the organization for more than four years, serving as an innovative and results-driven leader for the sport and organization. Her vision and leadership led the development and implementation of USA Triathlon's most recent strategic plan – Elevate 2028 – that sets the path for the organization through the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.   “I'm honored to lead USA Triathlon during such an important time, and I want to thank Joel, the USA Triathlon Board of Directors and members of the hiring committee for the opportunity,” Brumfield said. “Multisport is transformative, unifying and empowering, and I am proud and ready to wake up every morning and bring this sport and community to more people. I look forward to working closely with our constituents and team to continue to spread the virtues of our sport far and wide, serve our community in a way that enables everyone to prosper, build on the development programs for youth and junior athletes, and celebrate our sport and community every day.”   A trailblazer and advocate throughout her career, Brumfield was hired as the first female member of the USA Triathlon's Executive Leadership Team. Brumfield's leadership has elevated and empowered female leaders within the organization at every level of the organization. Additionally, Brumfield has been a staunch proponent of diversity, equality, inclusion and access (DEIA) during her time at USA Triathlon and worked to make DEIA a focal point of the organization's long-term strategic plan, annual priorities and hiring processes, among other areas.   Brumfield has helped transform USA Triathlon's approach to service and the constituents it serves, most notably race directors, clubs, coaches, officials and age-group athletes. She has instilled a focus on building meaningful relationships with community members across the United States and emphasized the need for both resource development and initiatives and programs that drive value at the grassroots level.   Prior to her appointment as interim CEO Brumfield most recently served as USA Triathlon's Chief of Staff and Chief Business Development Officer. She led the turnaround of USA Triathlon from a transactional entity to an organization celebrated for its service leadership by fostering a culture of collaboration both internally and externally. With a people-first approach, Brumfield helped USA Triathlon earn best-place-to-work recognition by Front Office Sports, Outside Magazine, and Colorado Springs Gazette.   In 2020 Brumfield was named the Chief Business Development Officer, in addition to her Chief of Staff role, and led business development and partnerships. Under her leadership,U USA Triathlon led unprecedented commercial growth and strategic partnerships, even while navigating the Covid-19 pandemic.   In her role as Chief of Staff, Brumfield was responsible for directing strategic planning, managing and streamlining the organization's operational plan, and overseeing cross-functional projects with large-scale organizational impact. She also directly oversaw business administration including human resources, finance, and information technology (IT), for three years.   Brumfield currently serves on the World Triathlon Audit Committee and was a member of the SportsBusiness Journal “Game Changers: Women in Sports Business” 2020 Class.   Prior to USA Triathlon, Brumfield worked in the endurance sports industry for nearly 20 years across a number of roles that gave her both a broad understanding of the business of the sport and the opportunity to grow and inspire triathlon communities at the local level. Most recently, she was a founding member of the Virgin Sport start-up in Sir Richard Branson's global Virgin Group. Before Virgin, Victoria's roots were deeply embedded in triathlon as the former Event Director for the New York City Triathlon, IRONMAN US Championship, 2003 ITU World Cup in New York City, 2005 ITU Age Group World Championships in Hawaii, and 2004 USA Olympic trials for Triathlon, among others.   Brumfield is a passionate amateur short and long-distance triathlete and endurance athlete. She studied finance and earned a Master of Business Administration from the NYU Stern School Of Business. She currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colo.   You Get What You Give, Ask Primal Why By Bill Plock Nov 6, 2022–Denver  In 1998, The New Radicals released the song, “You Get What You Give” and it seems to have resonated strongly as a business mantra with premier cycling apparel manufacturer Primal of Denver.   As I looked around the room at the Four Seasons conference room during the PrimalBike 2022 gathering a couple of weeks ago, it dawned on me that between all of the rides represented here, well over $150 million is raised each and every year for a variety of causes; cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, college scholarships, community causes and so much more.   Between the rides, tens of thousands of riders explore roads in every corner of America. The reason they were all in Denver? Primal, a thirty-year-old company supplies cycling clothing for all of these rides and the cyclists who spend hours raising money and a lifetime rolling on roads.   Thirty years ago, Dave Edwards made some cool cycling t-shirts and sold them out of the back of his car in Moab. They were a hit and one thing has led to another and thousands upon thousands of designs later Primal has evolved into one of cycling's top brands of cycling wear.   Each year, Primal invites some of their top customers to meet and discuss the “state of the union” in cycling events and ponder the future, and share ideas on how to improve events and the sport of cycling. This year's attendee's included leaders from MS, RAGBRAI, Bike New York, Pan-Mass Challenge, Outside, and many others. All of the organizations attending, some for-profit and most non-profits, raise enormous money, but so does Primal.   Since its inception, Primal has given away over 12 million dollars. Says founder, President/CEO Dave Edwards about the gathering, “the most meaningful part is making connections and sharing knowledge and experiences. We're privileged to work with incredible partners, and we wanted to provide an opportunity for them to get together in a setting that inspires learning, conversations, and relationship building that makes their events even better while getting more people on bikes.”   The Pan-Mass Challenge, in particular, raising $63million in one ride for cancer research leads the peloton of charity. Said President, Jarrett Collins, “Primal is a great partner for the Pan-Mass Challenge because they support many of our teams with high-quality kits, AND they give back to the fundraising efforts of those teams, all in the service of defeating cancer!”   The group had break-out sessions focused on discussing a variety of topics ranging from sustainability to trends such as gravel, or as Jarrett Collins termed, “unpaved”. Steve Schulz from Cycle Oregon gave us a peek behind the curtains of their Community of Giving (COG) program and the impact their ride has on its communities and how it helps build everything from community centers to improving community relationships.   The group took to the streets and rode bikes to further build camaraderie and consider ideas aimed at getting more people on bikes and raising more money.   Ken Podziba, President of Bike New York holds the largest one-day ride in the United States, the Five Boro Bike Tour with over 32,000 riders (303 articles about the ride HERE) and said of the conference, “the conference, which was interesting, engaging, informative, and entertaining, provided an opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of our country's top bike event organizers.  I left Denver with a much greater knowledge of Primal's creative and managerial processes, learning things we can apply to our events, and making some awesome new friends – now that's a successful conference!”   If you measure yourself by the peers you attract, Primal has attracted many of the best of the best when it comes to top cycling events and raising money for good causes. You Get What You Give seemed more than obvious at PrimalBike 2022.   Aspen unicyclist left his mark on famed Iron Horse Bicycle Classic It's only fitting that Aspen's Mike “Pinto” Tierney is going out “No. 1” in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic.   Not “No. 1” as in the fastest in the famed race and recreational ride between Durango and Silverton. Nor did he log the most years riding in the event, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year on Memorial Day Weekend.   Instead, he is the guy who has turned heads for tackling the grueling 47-mile ride over two mountain passes exceeding 10,000 feet on one wheel.   In Aspen, Tierney is famed for working 40 years on the exalted Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol and for ­regularly riding his unicycle up Independence Pass and Maroon and Castle Creek roads — and even on a ­variety of mountain bike trails in the Roaring Fork Valley.   In Durango and Silverton, he's known as the crazy dude who rides a one-wheeled cycle with no brakes up and down some of the most challenging passes in Colorado.   “A 63-year-old unicycling 50 miles from Durango to Silverton sounds a little crazy. I don't mind being called crazy,” Tierney said.   This year's event was his eighth and final Iron Horse. “I was the only unicyclist to do it, ever,” he said. Others started, none finished. He heard of a unicyclist from Cortez who rode the route, just not during the Iron Horse.   Unicycles weren't allowed in the event prior to 2005. Rules changed and Tierney jumped at the opportunity — and promptly got humbled. Six unis started. The other riders dropped out along the route. Tierney started with the two-wheeled riders and was quickly left in the dust. One restaurant hung a sign on the door saying, “Free food to Lance Armstrong and any unicyclist that finishes.” By the time Tierney finished, the restaurant was closed for the day because all riders had long since finished.   He changed strategy the next time he rode it in 2015. He started an hour early and got the flats north of Durango out of the way. In that and subsequent years, he got used to the racers sweeping by him on lower Coal Bank Pass, then the recreational riders catching him higher up the major ascent. He completes the ride between 6 and 6.5 hours.   It's not about finishing fast. It's about finishing on one wheel. Other cyclists marvel at how he can tackle the steep ascents and hair-raising downhills on a cycle with one speed and no brake. He rides a 36-inch wheel. He grinds up with 170mm crank arms and swaps them out to 140mm for the downhills.   Over the 45 years since he started riding a unicycle, he's learned to seek the slow cadence of pedal strokes on the downhill. If he cannot maintain it and gets going too quickly, he's got to jump off. He's never had to do it in his eight Iron Horses. While bicycle riders get to coast on the downhills, Tierney still has to work.   For Tierney, it was particularly humbling to get accolades in a couple of notable celebrations of the Iron Horse's 50th anniversary. There is a section about him in a book marking the anniversary, “Fiftieth Anniversary, Looking Back Racing Forward” by John Peel. His accomplishments also are included in a special exhibit at Fort Lewis College's Center of Southwest Studies. The exhibit, “Looking Back, Racing Ahead: 50 Years of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic and Durango Cycling Culture,” is on display until spring 2023.     Invitation to TriDot Pre Season Project The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps TriDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Welcome to the 2023 TriDot Preseason Project (PSP) application.      Submit this 2-minute app to qualify for 2 FREE months of optimized triathlon training with the TriDot Mark Allen Edition.   PSP is an annual R&D initiative that helps triathletes reach their true performance potential through optimized preseason training. It also quantifies the substantial performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives.   You qualify for the FREE training if you meet the following criteria: Planning an Olympic, Half, or Full triathlon for 2023 season Train using a device with GPS and/or power Have not used TriDot in the last 6 months Not a professional triathlete Enthusiastic and motivated to get a jump start on your season! * Applications are reviewed and accepted on a first-come basis and must be fully completed to be considered.    Register For Free   Video of the week: 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda: Elite Women's Highlights   2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda: Elite Men's Highlights   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Stewart A. Kohl is Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Riverside Company, a $10 billion global private equity firm founded to invest in premier companies at the smaller end of the middle market. Since 1988, Riverside has invested in more than 700 companies globally. The firm's investors include leading pension funds, endowments, funds-of-funds, insurance companies and banks. The firm employs more than 300 people in offices across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Kohl joined Riverside in 1993. Prior to that, he was a vice president of Citicorp Venture Capital, Ltd., the private equity arm of Citibank. In addition to his work with Riverside, Mr. Kohl serves as an Honorary Trustee of Oberlin College and of the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. He is also on the Board of Directors of Cleveland Clinic and Co-Chairs its $2 billion Power of Every One Capital Centennial Campaign. He was inducted into the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Hall of Excellence in 2009. He previously served as Co-Chair of the Building for Hope Capital Campaign of the Center for Families and Children. Mr. Kohl earned the George S. Dively Entrepreneurship Award in 2018. He was inducted into the Northeast Ohio Business Hall of Fame in 2014. After spending 16 years as a “Heavy Hitter” participant in the Pan-Mass Challenge bicycle fundraiser, Mr. Kohl founded VeloSano, a similar event that has raised more than $20 million to fund cancer research since 2014. Mr. Kohl holds a BA from Oberlin College.

Kristin and Bill interview 29-year volunteer and MMA food crew team leader Pam Goldman about how she came to PMC, what it's like to be a volunteer and how integral the volunteers are to the success of the Pan-Mass Challenge.This episode was recorded via ZOOM ahead of PMC 2022 weekend.Support the show

(00:00) Rich completed the Pan-Mass Challenge on Saturday. He shares his experience participating in the bike-a-thon.   (15:16) Rich and Matt McCarthy think about the worst places to be trapped. Claustrophobia is real, folks.  (25:08) Jonathan “Bird” Marchant worked the most recent Def Leppard concert at Fenway Park. He gives us the inside scoop.     CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH  Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules  Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher  Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub  98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram 

Another MBTA train line to be shutdown for repairs, thousands pedal through sweltering heat in the Pan-Mass Challenge and keeping the rinks frozen in the middle of a heat wave. Five minutes of news that will keep you in "The Loop."

(00:00) Joe Murray is the king of the city now that Massachusetts will legalize sports betting (32:02) Rich is riding the Pan Mass Challenge and hoping to reach his donation goal   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Pornhub has a problem, the UK's Co-op supermarket is accused of big brother tactics, and we take a look at a security researcher's attempt to reveal the true identify of hackers. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans https://www.smashingsecurity.com/hosts/graham-cluley (Graham Cluley) and https://www.smashingsecurity.com/hosts/carole-theriault (Carole Theriault), joined this week by Maria Varmazis. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Episode links: https://www.cyberscoop.com/ransomware-doxxing-conti-cybercrime/ (On security researcher's newsletter, exposing cybercriminals behind ransomware) — CyberScoop. https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy77pm/imma-make-u-dig-ur-own-grave-he-doxes-ransomware-hackers-and-gets-death-threats-in-return (‘Imma Make U Dig Ur Own Grave': He Doxes Ransomware Hackers and Gets Death Threats in Return) — Vice. https://zetter.substack.com/p/interview-with-intrusion-truth (Intrusion Truth - Five Years of Naming and Shaming China's Spies) — Kim Zetter. https://www.dailydot.com/debug/intrusion-truth/ (Who Is 'Intrusion Truth,' Group Exposing Alleged Chinese Hackers?) — Daily Dot. https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/leopards-eating-peoples-faces-party (The Leopards Eating People's Faces Party meme) — Know Your Meme. https://twitter.com/BillAckman/status/1553510104200351746 (Tweet by Bill Ackman.) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/business/dealbook/pornhub-visa-mastercard-disney.html (Judge Refuses Visa's Request to Escape Pornhub-Related Lawsuit ) — The New York Times. https://www.vendhq.com/blog/prevent-handle-robberies-theft-retail/ (How to Prevent and Handle Robberies and Theft in Retail ) — Vend Retail Blog. https://theconversation.com/abuse-of-shopworkers-is-on-the-rise-coronavirus-brought-it-to-our-attention-and-now-we-need-to-act-139620 (Abuse of shopworkers is on the rise – coronavirus brought it to our attention and now we need to act) — The Conversation. https://www.retail-week.com/people/tackling-violence-and-abuse-in-retail-must-be-one-of-the-industrys-highest-priorities/7040200.article?authent=1 (‘Tackling violence and abuse in retail must be one of the industry's highest priorities') — Retail Week. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-62297546 (Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge) — BBC News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I51GckrLrks (Looking back at the career of Bernard Cribbins ) — YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckJgtGhxRxQ (Tribute to David Warner) — YouTube. https://www.webbcompare.com/ (Webb Compare) — John Christensen. https://profile.pmc.org/MV0113 (Support Maria Varmazis on the Pan-Mass Challenge.) https://www.smashingsecurity.com/store (Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)) Sponsored by: https://bitwarden.com/smashing/ (Bitwarden) – Password security you can trust. Bitwarden is an open source password manager trusted by millions of individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide for secure password storage and sharing. https://www.gigamon.com/smashing (Gigamon) - Gigamon's latest report into the state of ransomware. Support the show: You can help the podcast by telling your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leaving us a review on https://apple.co/2J1YMCu (Apple Podcasts) or https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/smashing-security-244729 (Podchaser). Become a https://www.patreon.com/smashingsecurity (Patreon supporter) for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed! Follow us: Follow the show on Twitter at https://twitter.com/smashinsecurity (@SmashinSecurity), or on the https://www.reddit.com/r/smashingsecurity (Smashing Security subreddit), or https://www.smashingsecurity.com/ (visit our website) for more episodes.

After hearing about Mark's progress in training for the Pan Mass Challenge, we welcome entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Greg Voisen who tells us how he shifted from the high-stress world of finance to help others achieve peace and fulfillment in their lives. Donate to Mark's PMC team! Learn more about Greg and his business and get his books today!

Lauren Howe is the owner of empHowered PR, a public relations crisis management business in Downtown Leominster, MA. She is an award winning public relations professional, avid volunteer and NCM Chamber of Commerce ambassador of the year. She currently lives in Leominster, MA with her husband and two daughters..   In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about taking the leap into entrepreneurship, competing in the Pan Mass Challenge and dealing with life's adversities.   http://www.emphoweredpr.com/   https://www.pmc.org/

0.00 - Rich is riding in the Pan Mass Challenge.  Bike Etiquette is discused. 12.04 - Jen McCaffrey from The Athletic joins the show.  Jen discusses Jarren Duran's upcoming absence from the Toronto series.  Could Aaron Judge join the Red Sox?  Chris Sale's return and more 23.45 T&R bring Felger and Mazz producer James Stewart up on charges in Fart Court

The difference between a nice vacation and an adventures vacation is where your travel takes you. If you're looking for a vacation that feeds your soul and strips away the stress of your everyday life. Adventure doesn't have to be limited to hiking in the mountains, cycling through Europe, or simply exploring the great outdoors. Christine's guest today is a Bicycle Travel Pioneer.After graduating in anthropology from Cornell University, Lauren Hefferon studied fine arts and photography in Florence and annually cycles thousands of miles throughout the Europe and her beloved New England. She has been a professional bicycle tour guide for over 40 years and as the founder of bike tour company Ciclismo Classico, is considered a pioneer in the bicycle travel. She is a bicycle travel visionary, bike educator, advocate and supports many cycling causes, such as Rails to Trails, Bikes Belong, Pan Mass Challenge and Mass Bike.Lauren has been a panelist at the National Bike Summit Panel on Bike Tourism, is a bike photographer, founded the annual Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival and leads the Jingle Ride, an annual holiday event now in its 25th year that pedals, sings and jingles its way from Arlington to Boston and back. She and her bicycling passion have been featured in an array of media outlets, ranging from Inc. Magazine, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal, to Bicycling, CNN.com and Forbes. Her purpose in life is simple: to share her passion for bicycle travel, especially to those who are new to this wondrous two-wheeled activity (for life).For full show notes and to access resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/podcast-episodes/episode81Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastLOVE these conversations...support the production of this podcast by making a donation here! Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Lauren Hefferon(Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Rayna BoothSupport the show

For the first half of the hour, former WBZ-TV reporter & anchor turned artist Kasey Kaufman joins Dan to discuss Art of the Ride. It's an event where local artists will auction off their art in support of the Pan-Mass Challenge and its mission to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In addition, Kasey welcomes your calls on her time in television, transitioning from one career to another, and more!Then, for the second half of the hour Dan discusses a story that is concerning for him...A change at the Patriot Ledger that changes when you get your weekly newspaper...

Mark is joined by Bea Murphy of Lamacchia Realty to learn what drew her to the realtor lifestyle and how important it is to her to play a role in her community. Donate to Bea's Team OLLI for the Pan-Mass Challenge! Affiliate Links: Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach by Joseph Shrand, MD This episode is brought to you by SecuriTitle. SecuriTitle offers title exam, closing preparation, and title clearing services for real estate closing firms, providing the capacity and expertise to help firms manage costs and increase efficiency. Learn more at securititle.com.

Episode Summary: Join us for episode 2 where we speak with Managing Director and Co-founder of General Catalyst Partners, David Fialkow.  In this episode, we learn more about David's journey from documentary filmmaker to venture capitalist and the common thread they share.   What is Uncovered: David's unique path to starting General Catalyst alongside his long time friend Joel CutlerThe importance of mentorship and following your passion The lessons that Joel and David learned while starting their own travel company (last-minute travel) The story behind David signing up and completing his first Ironman with only 90 days of training  Why David and Joel saw themselves as B entrepreneurs and how this realization was the impetus to starting GC Partners What makes a successful VC firm and GC's early wins The common thread between founding a venture capital firm, a start-up, and creating documentary films. Learn More About:David Fialkow is a co-founder and managing director of General Catalyst, a venture capital firm that partners with founders from seed to growth stage to build companies that withstand the test of time.  David's focus areas include financial services, digital health AI and data analytics, as well as leading General Catalyst's XIR program. His portfolio of investments includes Casana, Catalant, Crossfit, CLEAResult (acquired by General Atlantic), Datalogix (acquired by Oracle), Datto (acquired by Vista Equity Partners), Highwinds (acquired by StackPath), NotCo, OGSystems (acquired by Parsons Corporation), PathAI, TrueMotion, and Vitrue (acquired by Oracle).Before going into business, David studied film at Colgate University, earned a law degree from Boston College and made documentary films. David has raised millions in dollars in philanthropy to support kids' programs by biking, running, climbing, and rowing. He and his wife Nina produce documentary films focused on social justice. Their film Icarus won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2018. His non-profit boards include Facing History and Ourselves, The Pan-Mass Challenge (former chairman), the Dean's Advisory Council at the MIT School of Engineering, and the Council on Foreign Relations. He is chair of the Investment Advisory Committee of The Engine (launched by MIT).Select Current Investments: Casana, Catalant, CrossFit, Elysium, NotCo, Outdoor Voices, PathAI, and TrueMotionAlumni Investments: BBN Technologies (acquired by Raytheon), CLEAResult (acquired by General Atlantic), Datalogix (acquired by Oracle), Datto (acquired by Vista Equity Partners), Highwinds (acquired by StackPath), Index (acquired by Stripe), OGSystems (acquired by Parsons Corp.), Rue La La (acquired by GSI Commerce), Vitrue (acquired by Oracle)Education: BA Fine Arts from Colgate University; JD from Boston CollegeGeneral Catalyst: General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that provides early-stage and growth equity investments. They provide ongoing momentum that accelerates ideas, careers, and companies toward standout success. They create the ideal conditions for growth, surround clients with the right people, and offer mentorship based on deep experience.To date, General Catalyst has managed eight venture capital funds totaling approximately $3.75 billion in capital commitments.Quotes from David Fialkow: “Founders need empathy to drive their vision and dreams." “Great firms are defined by great funds and great funds are defined by great companies” “In order to win, you need people to win with, nobody is so good that they can do it on their own.” 

This episode originally aired on July 17, 2020.When Billy's mother, Betty, was diagnosed with cancer he decided to return home to Massachusetts instead of leaving for his climbing trip to Nepal. Billy had just graduated from college in Colorado and the world was seemingly his oyster. As his mother's cancer worsened, those free-spirited experiences became less and less important and were ultimately replaced with grief after Betty tragically passed away from cancer in 1974. After floundering a few years and wondering how to process the grief, Billy's desire to “do something” continued to grow. He took action in 1980 by organizing the first Pan-Mass Challenge as a way to make sense of the grief and carry on the legacy of his mother. The challenge would be to ride a bicycle across Massachusetts and raise money for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Foundation. 36 people joined that first year and they raised $10,000. The PMC was born. As founder and executive director of the Pan-Mass Challenge for over 40 years, Billy has grown the PMC into the largest single fundraising event in the country. To date, more than $700 million dollars has been raised, 6,000 riders participate every year with 4,000 volunteers and participation from 200 companies. Find out more at pmc.org.Donate here.Instagram: @panmass  To learn more about Athletic Brewing's award-winning non-alcoholic craft beer, go to AthleticBrewing.com