Podcasts about Pasadena City College

Jose, a technician at the Kavli Nanoscience Institute (KNI) at Caltech, discusses his role in microfabrication, using equipment like ellipsometers and atomic force microscopes. He describes his daily routine, including wearing a bunny suit for safety. Jose shares his educational journey, starting from Pasadena City College, and his plans to transfer and work in a clean room. He highlights the unexpected challenges of learning new techniques and the impact of the East Canyon fire on his family, which forced them to relocate. Despite these challenges, Jose continues his studies and work, emphasizing the importance of extracurricular involvement and resilience.The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at info@talkingtechnicians.org.Links from the show:Episode Web Page:https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/Kavli Nanoscience Institute (KNI) at Caltech:https://kni.caltech.edu/

Send us a textJayme Kiyomura Chan is a passionate and accomplished leader in both the culinary and sports worlds. Born and raised in Pasadena, California, she is a proud product of the San Gabriel Valley and a long-time resident. Jayme attended La Salle High School, where she was a standout four-year varsity basketball player, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to empowering others both in the kitchen and on the court.A devoted wife to her husband Phillip for 22 years, and a mother to three children—Isabella (18), and twins Andrew and Olivia (15)—Jayme balances her professional pursuits with her love for family. She is the Executive Chef and Owner of Mainland Catering, and the Director and Owner of Practice Makes Perfect (PMP) Basketball Camp, established in 1998. Through PMP, Jayme has trained and developed thousands of youth basketball players from the San Gabriel Valley, building a reputation as a mentor and coach who impacts the lives of young athletes.Jayme's coaching legacy is undeniable. She is currently in her 13th year as Co-Head Coach of the Flintridge Prep Girls Basketball Program, where she boasts an impressive 82.26% win record (261-54). Under her leadership, the Flintridge Prep Girls Basketball team has won the only two CIF Girls Basketball Championships in the school's history. Her achievements in coaching have earned her numerous Coach of the Year awards, but Jayme takes the most pride in having helped guide more than 20 former players to realize their dreams of playing college basketball.Before her time at Flintridge Prep, Jayme served as a recruiting coordinator and assistant coach at Pasadena City College, where she helped lead the team to six South Coast Conference championships and coached in seven consecutive State Championship Tournaments from 2004 to 2010. At just 20 years old, she was given her first varsity coaching opportunity at Pasadena High School, where she made a name for herself with three CIF playoff appearances. In 1998, she became the youngest varsity Coach of the Year in California at the age of 21. Jayme also enjoyed success at Bonita High School in La Verne, where she coached a JV team to an undefeated season (22-0).In addition to her domestic coaching success, Jayme has traveled to Japan multiple times to run basketball clinics and coach teams for Yonsei, Sansei, and NABA basketball organizations, further expanding her international influence in the sport.When she is not coaching or catering, Jayme is deeply involved in her community. She is an active member of Mission Valley Free Methodist Church in San Gabriel and serves on the Board of Directors for the Yonsei Basketball Association. Her love for food is also a defining part of her life, as she enjoys dining at various restaurants throughout the SGV and discovering new culinary experiences.Jayme's work both in the kitchen and on the basketball court reflects her dedication to service, mentorship, and community building. Whether she's coaching the next generation of basketball stars or serving up culinary creations, Jayme Kiyomura Chan remains a beloved figure in the San Gabriel Valley.___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Host Johnny Mack shares five uplifting stories in this bonus episode. A California fire chief saved his brother's house using a carton of milk and a few beers amidst the L.A. wildfires. A New Jersey woman coordinated a unique initiative to send comforting items to affected families in California. Two high schools organized a fundraising basketball game, raising over $7,000 for fire victims. A six-day donation drive in Altadena provided essential items and custom skateboards to fire-affected teens, organized by a student from Pasadena City College. Lastly, Critical Role hosts a special live charity D&D adventure to support wildlife relief efforts.00:20 Heroic Fire Chief Saves Brother's House01:17 Comfort Items for Fire Victims02:00 Community Fundraiser Basketball Game02:52 Teen Boys Fire Recovery Donation Drive03:41 Critical Role Charity LivestreamUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

Send us a textJessica and Michael Garcia are a powerhouse entrepreneurial duo. They share a story of hard work, determination, and a passion for their craft. Both raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Jessica graduated from Alhambra High School, continued her education at Pasadena City College, and earned her bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Michael, a graduate of Monrovia High School, attended Citrus College before pursuing his culinary dreams at Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena.  The couple met in 2000 while working at Wells Fargo Bank, where their shared ambitions and dedication brought them together. They married in 2007 and began building a life that balanced corporate careers and family. Jessica climbed the ranks to become a branch manager, while Michael transitioned to culinary school and later worked for Sysco Foods.  In 2009, they embarked on a new chapter, welcoming their first child in 2010. Over the next five years, they grew their family to include four boys, including a set of twins. Juggling the demands of corporate life and raising four children under eight, Jessica and Michael realized they needed a bold change to create the life they envisioned.  In 2018, they took a leap of faith, quitting their corporate jobs, selling their home, and investing everything into launching their business, West Coast Cheesesteaks. Their dedication and risk paid off, as the restaurant quickly gained recognition, earning accolades such as being named one of Yelp's Top 50 Restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley twice, as well as one of Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in Los Angeles County. The business has also been featured on prominent platforms like LA Eater, CBS Channel 2, KTLA 5, FOX 11, and ABC Channel 7.  West Coast Cheesesteaks represents more than just a business for Jessica and Michael; it is a manifestation of their passion for quality food, excellent service, and community. Their slogan, “Quality + Service = Excellence,” embodies their commitment to every aspect of their work. They view their employees as family and are passionate about mentoring them, teaching them the skills needed to run a successful business and navigate life's challenges.  Jessica and Michael believe that the growth of their employees directly impacts the growth of their business. This philosophy, coupled with their dedication to serving their community, staff, and customers, continues to drive the success of West Coast Cheesesteaks.  Through their inspiring journey, Jessica and Michael have created a thriving business while staying true to their values, proving that with courage, hard work, and a vision, anything is possible.___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Arman is a fabrication technician at Excelitas in Boulder, Colorado. Arman moved from Santa Clarita, California, and now earns around $50,000 annually. He grinds and polishes lenses for various applications, including commercial and military uses. Arman emphasizes the importance of detail, communication, and teamwork in his role. He transitioned from a warehouse job to a two-year laser optics program at Pasadena City College. Arman advises aspiring technicians to pursue their passions and seize opportunities.The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at info@talkingtechnicians.org.Links from the show:Episode Web Page:https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/Jobs at Excelitas:https://jobs.excelitas.com/

Register for my upcoming Live Online Event: The Secret to Making (lots of) Money with Digital Offers: https://jasminestar.com/digitalofferThis series has become a listener favorite, and to be honest, it's one of my favorite episodes to create each quarter! There's something about pausing to reflect on the wins, the setbacks, and the moments that shaped the journey—it's like capturing the messy beauty of growth in real-time.Today is no different. This is my fourth "Laying Bricks" episode, and I'm taking you behind the scenes of 2024 to show you exactly how I'm building the foundation for an incredible 2025. We're talking transparency, hard-earned lessons, and the real (sometimes unglamorous) work that goes into building something BIG.Consider this your open invitation to see the process—the small steps, the bold risks, and the trust it takes to believe that every single brick matters. Let's get into it!Click play to hear all of this and:(00:01:49) What inviting 20+ seven-figure entrepreneurs into my home taught me about team structure, scaling systems, and embracing the messy, beautiful reality of growth(00:05:49) Three game-changing takeaways from the mastermind that could spark your next bold business move(00:07:53) Systems are the secret sauce. Let's talk about why clear, scalable processes are the ultimate growth hack for your business(00:10:10) My trip to Jackson Hole for a mastermind with a male-dominated group revealed unexpected lessons and fresh perspectives(00:12:21) Collaboration is a growth multiplier. Here's how working with others opens doors to resources and opportunities you might not see coming(00:13:21) Why creating content isn't just a nice-to-have—it's your superpower for standing out in a crowded market(00:16:17) Mentoring for the Inc. Magazine and UPS Small Business Challenge wasn't just about helping others—it was about reflecting on my own growth too(00:20:34) How one strategic text message led to a pivotal meeting with Natalie Dawson, proving that courage and intentionality pay off(00:24:43) Watching and learning from industry leaders at the High Level Summit and how it inspired new ideas for scaling and innovation(00:26:29) How stepping onto the stage at Pasadena City College pushed me to think bigger about the future of work and my role in shaping it(00:32:50) Learning from Brendan Burchard's event in Napa: How marketing, funnels, and long-term strategy play a role in building a thriving business(00:33:45) My strategic content plan for a MASSIVE launch and why starting early makes all the difference (hint: it's all about breathing room and impact)(00:38:47) The magic of our leadership retreat in Deer Valley and how it brought crystal-clear focus to my 2025 goals(00:42:30) Why blending personal and professional goals for 2025 unlocked clarity, alignment, and excitement for the year ahead(00:44:17) My 2025 mantra: flow. Let's talk about embracing the unexpected with grace, adaptability, and a whole lot of faithListen to Related Episodes:Quarter One Review: How I'm “Laying Bricks” to Build Relationships and Open Up New OpportunitiesHave you ever wanted to make money selling a digital offer like a PDF, a course, a membership or even a higher ticket coaching offer online?I'm hosting a >>FREE live event

If you reside in the L.A area and are affected by the fires, my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. There are resources listed below for those affected. For those who would like to help, I've also complied a few resources to donate and support. There are many, many gofundme lists (look under "trending") if you prefer to help families directly. New episodes for the Boss-Goddess relaunch are also being delayed due to the constant interruption in power and internet services and I hope to bring you light, inspiration and intuitive business strategy to your new year very, very soon.I hope this message finds you well and out of harms way. Wishing you safety and sending love & hope. -Love, BarsiDisaster Assistance:Help applying for FEMA disaster assistance. This is the main website => https://www.disasterassistance.gov/Disaster Assistance Application page: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/find-assistanceThe Foundation for California Community Colleges also has a fund: https://give.foundationccc.org/give/460447/#!/donation/checkout​If you are affected by the Eaton Fire and need support, please visit: https://pasadena.edu/fireupdates/​The California Community Foundation has relief resources here (scroll down the page for resources):https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/?utm_source=chatgpt.comContribute/Donate:To support families directly: https://www.gofundme.com/sThe California Community Foundation also has a donation page here: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/?utm_source=chatgpt.comIFUNDWomen has organized a fund for women-business owners with 100% of donations going directly to those affected. Click the button below to donate to this fund:https://www.ifundwomen.com/blog/ifw4la-Los-Angeles-fire-relief-fundOne of Avant Haüs Media's long-time clients is Pasadena City College. They are a

Dr. Edward Feser is a distinguished writer and philosopher who teaches at Pasadena City College. His primary research interests lie in the philosophy of mind, moral and political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. Dr. Feser is known for his work on classical theism and traditional Roman Catholic perspectives, and he has authored several influential books, including "Five Proofs of the Existence of God" and "Aristotle's Revenge." He also writes on politics from a conservative viewpoint and maintains a popular blog where he discusses various philosophical and theological topics. Get Immortal Souls: https://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Souls-Treatise-Human-Nature/dp/386838605X

Marcom and PR is an industry full of creatives, and District 6 member David Steiman – who worked in the film industry before winding up at Pasadena City College in California – talks about his path to marketing director. He chats with guest host Andrea Rangno, director of marketing & public relations at Golden West College in California. This episode was taped live at the District 6 conference in Tucson, Arizona.

The sports industry plays a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce, offering a range of opportunities for individuals with diverse skills. Matt Cacciato, President and CEO of the LA Sports Council, works to bridge the gap between sports and business in Southern California. With over 3,500 colleges featuring sports business curricula, there's a growing emphasis on multidisciplinary education to meet industry demands, particularly in cities like Los Angeles, which is preparing to host major global events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. By fostering partnerships with educational institutions and community stakeholders, Matthew aims to cultivate an inclusive and dynamic workforce, essential for the continued success and innovation within the sports ecosystem. Don't miss the upcoming Future of Work Conference at Pasadena City College, where Matt will be a panelist. Join us on October 29 to explore how we can prepare our workforce for emerging industries and take advantage of global opportunities. Register here today to secure your spot and be part of shaping LA's future!   You'll learn:  The role of the sports industry in preparing the future workforce. How Ready Set Gold promotes well-being in schools. How technological advancements enhance fan experiences and athlete training in the sports industry. Why partnerships with community stakeholders and educational institutions are crucial for developing talent in the sports industry. About the Guest: Before joining LA Sports Council, Matthew Cacciato served as the Executive Director for Ohio University College of Business' AECOM Center for Sports Administration, and their renowned Master of Sports Administration graduate program. He also held the titles of Executive in Residence and Assistant Professor of Instruction. Prior to joining Ohio University, he spent 23 years in the cable sports television industry as a distribution executive for ESPN, Fox Cable Networks and the Yankees Entertainment & Sports Programming Network (YES Network).   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Matthew Cacciato and LA Sports Council:  LinkedIn: @matthew-cacciato Website: https://www.lasports.org/ Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn: @lasportscouncil YouTube: @losangelessportscouncil1862   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript of this episode here Please rate us and leave us your thoughts and comments on Apple Podcasts, we'd love to hear from you!  

Los Angeles thrives on unity, innovation, and collaboration for economic growth. In this episode, we explore the intersection of major global events and local economic growth with returning guest Stephen Cheung, President of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), and the World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA). As LA prepares for the 2028 Olympics and other major events, Stephen shares his insights on how these opportunities can shape the region's workforce, infrastructure, and business landscape for years to come. Stephen highlights the need to align education with growth sectors like bioscience, space exploration, and sports/entertainment. He also discusses key infrastructure projects, technology's role in the future economy, and the importance of regional unity for economic competitiveness. Don't miss the upcoming Future of Work Conference at Pasadena City College, where Stephen will be moderating. Join us on October 29 to explore how we can prepare our workforce for emerging industries and take advantage of global opportunities. Register here today to secure your spot and be part of shaping LA's future! You'll learn:  What key growth sectors will shape LA's future economy. How small businesses can leverage global events like the Olympics for long-term success. The critical role of infrastructure in supporting both immediate and long-term growth. How technology and innovation will drive the next wave of job creation in Los Angeles. About the Guest: Stephen Cheung is the President and CEO of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and the World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA). He leads LAEDC's efforts in areas such as business assistance, workforce development, international trade, and public policy, aiming to advance growth and prosperity across the region. In 2023, Cheung became CEO after serving as COO and Executive VP. He continues as President of WTCLA, a role he's held since 2014. Previously, he served under Mayors Eric Garcetti and Antonio Villaraigosa, managing international trade and foreign affairs, including major trade missions and clean technology initiatives. He also directed international trade for the Port of Los Angeles. Cheung sits on several advisory boards, including UCLA's Luskin School, Coro Southern California, and the LA County Workforce Development Board.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Stephen Cheung and LAEDC:  Website: https://laedc.org/ LinkedIn: @Stephen-Cheung & @los-angeles-county-economic-development-corporation Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @laedc   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript of this episode here Please rate us and leave us your thoughts and comments on Apple Podcasts, we'd love to hear from you!  

A housing complex near Pasadena City College will give students leaving foster care a place to stay near campus. If you're planning to hit the trails this weekend, we give you some tips on hiking in heat. And later, we take you to California's first women's sports bar... which is now open in Long Beach. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

Despite leading 42% of new businesses in the U.S., women are 20 times more likely to be denied traditional business loans than men, with an even larger gap for women of color. Success for women entrepreneurs hinges on a supportive ecosystem, which Women's Business Centers foster by addressing funding disparities and resource limitations. Inspired by her immigrant father's entrepreneurial spirit, Lizzy Okoro, the Interim Director of Pasadena City College's Women's Business Center, leverages her media, consulting, and public speaking experience to help women overcome these barriers. She emphasizes the importance of fostering empowering mindsets, increasing awareness, and providing tailored support and mentorship. Supporting women entrepreneurs not only launches new businesses but also transforms work cultures, creating safer and healthier environments that align with younger generations' desire for authenticity.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Lizzy Okoro:  Visit http://www.lizzyokoro.com/ Email: Lizzy@lizzyokoro.com LinkedIn: @lizzyokoro Instagram: @lizzyokoro Facebook: @lizzyodavidson Twitter: @lizzy_okoro   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript to this episode here  

Empowerment is the catalyst for change–sparking innovation, growth, and community transformation. Pasadena City College is excited to announce the Women's Business Center, a new initiative designed to foster innovation and provide tailored support to women entrepreneurs in the San Gabriel Valley. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, and Leslie Thompson, Director of Operations, explain how this center will complement the successful Small Business Development Center (SBDC), enhancing the college's ability to serve a diverse entrepreneurial community.   Leslie and Salvatrice provide a sneak peek into the rollout of the Women's Business Center. Throughout the discussion, one word summarizes their mission —empowerment. The Women's Business Center aims to empower women at various levels by providing resources for personal and professional growth, generating wealth, and fostering community engagement. Tune in and find out how the Women's Business Center impacts community colleges, entrepreneurs, and the broader business landscape!   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Salvatrice & Leslie: LinkedIn: Salvatrice Cummo LinkedIn: Leslie A. Thompson   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript to this episode here  

Send us a Text Message.Michael Bell is an accomplished residential real estate broker with an exceptional track record of success spanning over 25 years and encompassing more than 600 closed transactions. Nationally ranked in the top 0.1% by The Wall Street Journal, Michael is recognized for his expertise in local, national, and international marketing, offering highly effective strategies and providing high-level fiduciary services. Additionally, he is a distinguished author, with his book "Seller Mistakes" ranking as a #3 Wall Street Journal best-seller and #1 on Amazon. He also contributes to the industry as a real estate instructor at Pasadena City College.. Michael Bell is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with Michael Bell? Reach out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/linktomichaelbell/.Want to become financially free through commercial real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.  ************************************************************************  GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS  LEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/  WATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshow  ************************************************************************   ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOW   Hear from successful real estate investors across every asset class on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. We interview real estate pros from every asset class and learn what strategies they used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families. The REI Club is an interview-based real estate show that will teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Join us as we delve into our guests career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.  #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #realestate  Interested in becoming a passive investor in one of our projects? Kaizen Properties, is looking for passive investors for our upcoming deals. We invest in what are known as “recession resistant assets”: self storage, MH & RV parks, and industrial properties. If you are interested, go to the website and click on the “Invest with Us” button at the bottom of the page.Support the Show.

What role does gossip play in human societies? In this episode, Bridget Alex and Emily Sekine, editors at SAPIENS magazine, chat with host Eshe Lewis to explore gossip as a fundamental human activity.They discuss gossip's evolutionary roots, suggesting it may have developed as a form of "vocal grooming" to maintain social bonds in groups. It also helps enforce social norms, they argue, offering a way to share information about people's reputations and control free riders. Their conversation also touches on how gossip can aid in navigating uncertainties and expressing care.Bridget Alex earned her Ph.D. in archaeology and human evolutionary biology from Harvard University. Supported by the National Science Foundation, the Fulbright Program, and other awards, her research focused on the spread of Homo sapiens and extinction of other humans, such as Neanderthals, over the past 200,000 years. Prior to joining SAPIENS, Bridget taught anthropology and science communication at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena City College, and Harvard University. Her pop-science stories have appeared in outlets such as Discover, Science, Archaeology, Atlas Obscura, and Smithsonian Magazine. Follow her on Twitter @bannelia.Emily Sekine is an editor and a writer with a Ph.D. in anthropology from The New School for Social Research. Prior to joining the team at SAPIENS, she worked with academic authors to craft journal articles and book manuscripts as the founder of Bird's-Eye View Scholarly Editing. Her anthropological research and writing explore the relationships between people and nature, especially in the context of the seismic and volcanic landscapes of Japan. Emily's work has been supported by the Wenner-Gren Foundation, the National Science Foundation, and the Society of Environmental Journalists, among others, and her essays have appeared in publications such as Orion magazine, the Anthropocene Curriculum, and Anthropology News.Eshe Lewis is the project director for the SAPIENS Public Scholars Training Program. She holds a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from the University of Florida and has spent the past 10 years working with Afro-descendant peoples in Peru on issues of social movements, women's issues, Black feminism, and gender violence. Eshe is based in Toronto, Canada.Check out these related resources: "What Is Linguistic Anthropology?" "Why Envy Might Be Good for Us" "Why Do We Gossip" 

Sometimes a student's own fears can hold them back from going after their dream career. The future workforce is intimidating and it's up to educators and career centers to support and help students navigate all of their doubts. Join in as host, Salvatrice Cummo, Ed.D. welcomes Jackie Javier, Director of the Freeman Center for Career and Completion at Pasadena City College, back to the show. They'll discuss the services the Freeman Center offers and what the challenges are when it comes to students battling imposter syndrome. She will share how they gain data to support students, network successfully within upcoming industries, and also provide counseling services when needed.     More from Jackie Javier:  Visit https://pasadena.edu/academics/career-center/   Email: jjavier6@pasadena.edu  LinkedIn: @Jacqueline Javier, M.S   Instagram: @pccfreemancareer   Find the transcript to this episode here   To connect with us about the podcast visit our website   Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

In 2017, I “failed.”I got let go from my dream job working as a Fundraiser at Pasadena City College where I raised $1.1 million in student scholarships.I was lying on my bedroom floor crying like a starfish.Unfortunately, I didn't look as cute like Patrick from Spongebob…Despite getting let go from my dream job, it motivated me to take my part-time coaching business to full-time.To date, I've now worked with 2,000+ clients in 58 different countries :)I'm sure you can think of all your past failures and how it's worked towards your favor when looking at it 20/20.My other “career failures” include:Getting FiredQuitting a JobAnd Changing CareersDespite these failures, it's helped me coach my clients when they go through a tough time.In my 87th WOC & Allies: Business & Career Realtalk Podcast Episode I'm in the hot seat this time reflecting on all my failures, and interviewed by Lisa Gillette.What We Cover in This Episode:My failuresHow difficult conversations create beautiful transformationsHow I needed a village of help - a therapist and coachIf you would like to see how to work with me to create a more sustainable life where you can be more present with yourself and create your own checklist of success that's not created by society and loved ones, then schedule a complimentary legacy business and career review at elainelou.com/callResources Mentioned:Subscribe to the Business & Career Diaries Newsletter: elainelou.com/joinGrace, Grit and Getting It Done PodcastLisa Gillette's LinkedInWhere We Can Connect:Apply to the Business & Career Mastermind: elainelou.com/mastermindSchedule a Business & Career Audit call with me to see if it's a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/callFollow the Podcast on Apple: WOC and Allies: Business and Career RealtalkFollow the Podcast on Spotify: WOC and Allies: Business and Career RealtalkFollow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou CartasCheck out our other podcasts for Women of Color

Artwork leads to passion for virgin artist. By SoCaliDude. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. I'm a 19-year-old sophomore at Pasadena City College where Ron, 24,  graduated a few years earlier. He's now a junior at CSUF. Ron and I met at a retirement event for our favorite teacher, Joe Keene. I'm a 5-7, average blonde, brown eyes and freckles. Ron is 5 foot 10 with brown hair and green eyes. Folks say I'm shy, but Ron say's my smile is captivating. while Ron could talk to anyone. His friend Joe suggested that we date, but I wanted friendship to prevent dating "distractions." [[MORE]] I'm was an art major. Ron is a media major. Later, Ron bumped into me at Nicodel's, a popular Colorado Boulevard lunch spot across the street from P.C.C. Many of us ate there as our campus cafeteria was awful. As in really awful. Nic's had great food, was quiet with red brick and plenty of plants. When Ron arrived, I was in a, rear, booth, crying. When he asked why, I told him the guy I hired to pose for my final figure project took my $100 and walked out. "I had to draw him today,, I sobbed. It's my final project... I am ruined!" "What were you drawing? Why $100?" "Silly boy, it was a figure pose... as in nude..." I explained. "Oh, he said. "I didn't know... I bet there are plenty of guys, on campus, who will get naked for you..." "Yea, right," I responded. "They will want something other than $100, and I am, now, broke and I don't want their STDs. This is a major project. I am in, awful. trouble, here..." "If you need a naked man, and put someone else's face, I could volunteer if you let me take naked pictures of you for my photo class..." "Seriously?" I said. "Kind of like me posing for Playboy? That is a college girl's fantasy." "Seriously..." Ron responded. "My SLR is in my car. I just need some 400 film-for natural light. Do you really want to pose nude?" "I really need this grade... I am not much to look at... Covered with freckles and a hairy bush. I hope I don't scare you away..." "You won't scare me. I lost my v-card last year and hairy pussies turn me on.." "I hope you aren't planning sex," I admitted. "I've never even seen a naked guy and still am a virgin.." We walked to his car, drove to the store-for film, and to my house... "My mom is on the closing crew-at Sears, so we have about six hours of time..." Ron dropped me at her door and parked his Camaro on the street... probly not believing I would see me, naked, within the hour... He knocked on the front door, I shouted, "It's unlocked, walk in. I am changing into my bathrobe..." He walked in, shut the door behind him, and I greeted him in a plush, white, robe... walked him to our family room, turned around and dropped my robe, revealing my natural pine-cone shaped breasts, covered with freckles and a, very, bushy pussy... He couldn't help getting rock-hard, and dropped his jogging shorts and briefs and removed his t-shirt, revealing his plush hairy chest and crotch. This nude project was, quickly, moving forward... I, quickly, grabbed my sketchpad, then, told him to stand on the end table, and started to draw him as his cock, shrank in his nervousness. I quickly, started drawing, acting as if he & I wern't nude... I was just another model-to him... I placed the sketch pad in my lap, covering my bushy pubes. However, my excited nipples pointed directly at him. For the first time, my good friend, was sexually attracting me, causing him to get hard, again. I acted like I didn't seem to mind, just smiled as I sketched. About an hour, later, I concluded my work, stood up and showed him the final product, having added longer hair and a beard with goatee, to protect his anonymity, walked up, hugged, and French-kissed him, saying, "Thank you for saving my grade." Ron had me stand next to the curtain, and took a, single, frontal nude, for his side of our deal. He said I was beautiful! As he laid down on the comforter, on the sofa, I gathered up my nerves and gave into some new aroused passion, and shocked him by placing my pussy above his cock, reached for his manhood, which, quickly, became erect, saying, "We've done everything except make love," kissing him, again, as I slid onto him, popping my cherry, and surrendering my virginity. "This is fantastic!" I shouted, as we joined, in passion. "I never dreamed sex would be this great!" He gasped as he entered my warm, wet, hairy, pussy. I was in shock, then, quickly, reacted, as we pumped, together. Soon, we both "came" as Ron shook. Then, I grabbed the, bloody, sheet from the sofa, dumped it in the washer "to destroy the evidence," then led him to the shower "to wash off more evidence." All of our bathing had his cock, rock-hard, though, as we French-kissed under the shower... When he attempted to slide himself into my hairy pussy, I stopped him, saying... "Let's go to my bed. NOW!!!" Moments later, he was eating my hairy pussy and stroking my breasts as I screamed in ecstasy, "Oh, oh, please don't stop. Your tongue, RIGHT THERE on my clit! Oh my..... OH MY... Uh!" before my first oral orgasm thunderstruck my body into convulsions!!! He gently held me as I returned from orbit.... As I moaned in pleasure.... "That was so, freaking awesome!" I sighed... "I didn't think I was capable of feeling so great! Can I keep your tongue at my command???" "I don't give it away, I laughed. Love my tongue, love me... And my tongue comes with a cock, that wants to be inside your bushy pussy! He is turned on by you..." He said.... I pulled Ron on top of me and he sucked my breasts as he slid his rock-hard, cock inside my soaking wet pussy... We rocked, together, missionary, kissing and stroking into a mutual climax and creampie before spooning to sleep..." "Robyn? Robyn??? Who is that with you????? We woke up to the sound of my mother's surprise in the bedroom... "This is my, uh, friend, Mark, from school..." "You are naked, under the covers, together..." said my mom... "You are closer than most friends..." "You are right," I responded. "Mark saved my art project by posing for me when my model bailed out. Mark is a sweet man from school and I gave him my virginity after his tongue sent my pussy past the milky way... I hope he wants to stick around... I've crushed on him at school and want to share our lives..." "Thanks for making my girl happy!" Mother said to Ron... "I hope you two used protection..." "Don't worry," I assured mom... My period starts in two days... "I am in my safe zone... Which is great, because I want Mark's cock, again, as soon as you give us some privacy... Goodbye, mom!!!" As soon as mom left the room, I rolled over and slid his cock into me, doggy-style... We rocked, into a passionate, mutual climax... together... by SoCaliDude for Literotica

Artwork leads to passion for virgin artist. By SoCaliDude. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. I'm a 19-year-old sophomore at Pasadena City College where Ron, 24,  graduated a few years earlier. He's now a junior at CSUF. Ron and I met at a retirement event for our favorite teacher, Joe Keene. I'm a 5-7, average blonde, brown eyes and freckles. Ron is 5 foot 10 with brown hair and green eyes. Folks say I'm shy, but Ron say's my smile is captivating. while Ron could talk to anyone. His friend Joe suggested that we date, but I wanted friendship to prevent dating "distractions." [[MORE]] I'm was an art major. Ron is a media major. Later, Ron bumped into me at Nicodel's, a popular Colorado Boulevard lunch spot across the street from P.C.C. Many of us ate there as our campus cafeteria was awful. As in really awful. Nic's had great food, was quiet with red brick and plenty of plants. When Ron arrived, I was in a, rear, booth, crying. When he asked why, I told him the guy I hired to pose for my final figure project took my $100 and walked out. "I had to draw him today,, I sobbed. It's my final project... I am ruined!" "What were you drawing? Why $100?" "Silly boy, it was a figure pose... as in nude..." I explained. "Oh, he said. "I didn't know... I bet there are plenty of guys, on campus, who will get naked for you..." "Yea, right," I responded. "They will want something other than $100, and I am, now, broke and I don't want their STDs. This is a major project. I am in, awful. trouble, here..." "If you need a naked man, and put someone else's face, I could volunteer if you let me take naked pictures of you for my photo class..." "Seriously?" I said. "Kind of like me posing for Playboy? That is a college girl's fantasy." "Seriously..." Ron responded. "My SLR is in my car. I just need some 400 film-for natural light. Do you really want to pose nude?" "I really need this grade... I am not much to look at... Covered with freckles and a hairy bush. I hope I don't scare you away..." "You won't scare me. I lost my v-card last year and hairy pussies turn me on.." "I hope you aren't planning sex," I admitted. "I've never even seen a naked guy and still am a virgin.." We walked to his car, drove to the store-for film, and to my house... "My mom is on the closing crew-at Sears, so we have about six hours of time..." Ron dropped me at her door and parked his Camaro on the street... probly not believing I would see me, naked, within the hour... He knocked on the front door, I shouted, "It's unlocked, walk in. I am changing into my bathrobe..." He walked in, shut the door behind him, and I greeted him in a plush, white, robe... walked him to our family room, turned around and dropped my robe, revealing my natural pine-cone shaped breasts, covered with freckles and a, very, bushy pussy... He couldn't help getting rock-hard, and dropped his jogging shorts and briefs and removed his t-shirt, revealing his plush hairy chest and crotch. This nude project was, quickly, moving forward... I, quickly, grabbed my sketchpad, then, told him to stand on the end table, and started to draw him as his cock, shrank in his nervousness. I quickly, started drawing, acting as if he & I wern't nude... I was just another model-to him... I placed the sketch pad in my lap, covering my bushy pubes. However, my excited nipples pointed directly at him. For the first time, my good friend, was sexually attracting me, causing him to get hard, again. I acted like I didn't seem to mind, just smiled as I sketched. About an hour, later, I concluded my work, stood up and showed him the final product, having added longer hair and a beard with goatee, to protect his anonymity, walked up, hugged, and French-kissed him, saying, "Thank you for saving my grade." Ron had me stand next to the curtain, and took a, single, frontal nude, for his side of our deal. He said I was beautiful! As he laid down on the comforter, on the sofa, I gathered up my nerves and gave into some new aroused passion, and shocked him by placing my pussy above his cock, reached for his manhood, which, quickly, became erect, saying, "We've done everything except make love," kissing him, again, as I slid onto him, popping my cherry, and surrendering my virginity. "This is fantastic!" I shouted, as we joined, in passion. "I never dreamed sex would be this great!" He gasped as he entered my warm, wet, hairy, pussy. I was in shock, then, quickly, reacted, as we pumped, together. Soon, we both "came" as Ron shook. Then, I grabbed the, bloody, sheet from the sofa, dumped it in the washer "to destroy the evidence," then led him to the shower "to wash off more evidence." All of our bathing had his cock, rock-hard, though, as we French-kissed under the shower... When he attempted to slide himself into my hairy pussy, I stopped him, saying... "Let's go to my bed. NOW!!!" Moments later, he was eating my hairy pussy and stroking my breasts as I screamed in ecstasy, "Oh, oh, please don't stop. Your tongue, RIGHT THERE on my clit! Oh my..... OH MY... Uh!" before my first oral orgasm thunderstruck my body into convulsions!!! He gently held me as I returned from orbit.... As I moaned in pleasure.... "That was so, freaking awesome!" I sighed... "I didn't think I was capable of feeling so great! Can I keep your tongue at my command???" "I don't give it away, I laughed. Love my tongue, love me... And my tongue comes with a cock, that wants to be inside your bushy pussy! He is turned on by you..." He said.... I pulled Ron on top of me and he sucked my breasts as he slid his rock-hard, cock inside my soaking wet pussy... We rocked, together, missionary, kissing and stroking into a mutual climax and creampie before spooning to sleep..." "Robyn? Robyn??? Who is that with you????? We woke up to the sound of my mother's surprise in the bedroom... "This is my, uh, friend, Mark, from school..." "You are naked, under the covers, together..." said my mom... "You are closer than most friends..." "You are right," I responded. "Mark saved my art project by posing for me when my model bailed out. Mark is a sweet man from school and I gave him my virginity after his tongue sent my pussy past the milky way... I hope he wants to stick around... I've crushed on him at school and want to share our lives..." "Thanks for making my girl happy!" Mother said to Ron... "I hope you two used protection..." "Don't worry," I assured mom... My period starts in two days... "I am in my safe zone... Which is great, because I want Mark's cock, again, as soon as you give us some privacy... Goodbye, mom!!!" As soon as mom left the room, I rolled over and slid his cock into me, doggy-style... We rocked, into a passionate, mutual climax... together... by SoCaliDude for Literotica

Could community college be a pattern disruptor for K-12 students primed for the prison pipeline? In this episode, host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations, tackle the complex and often overlooked issue of the school-to-prison pipeline.  Their conversation delves into the systemic patterns that push students out of schools and into the criminal justice system, particularly affecting marginalized communities and people of color. As they explore the impacts on the workforce and the process of reentry, they discuss interventions and opportunities for community colleges to support individuals at various points along this trajectory.  This episode will challenge you to consider the ethical implications of prison labor as we explore the potential role a community college might play as a provider of meaningful education and employment opportunities for individuals affected by this issue. Join Salvatrice and Leslie as they open up a thought-provoking dialogue and invite listeners to engage in this important conversation about the future of work. Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Salvatrice & Leslie: LinkedIn: @Salvatrice Cummo LinkedIn: @Leslie A. Thompson  Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript to this episode here

How do we help students earn more money and raise their quality of life? To start, it's about teaching them the skills they need to increase their wages and create generational wealth for them and their families. The key is workforce training. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations come together to share their views on the future of workforce training, and how we can leverage existing programs to improve the training outcomes. They'll define what workforce training really is, how to customize it, and what it takes to fund and develop these programs. It's time to learn about all the different types of training, what they entail, and which ones are best for specific kinds of students.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Leslie: LinkedIn: @Leslie A. Thompson    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript to this episode here

How do we start changing the conversation around the future of work so more students can get jobs? To best adjust the current landscape, we need to create more safe spaces that open up the dialogue around what organizations and students need in order to reach their goals. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations come together to prepare and set the tone for the year ahead by recapping themes from the past year, and reflecting on what they want to shift moving forward. Diving deep into the evolving needs of both the existing and incoming workforce, they'll share which areas need the most development and what opportunities will best address those gaps or barriers to students. Discover how to set the stage for the engaging conversations you'll need in order to resonate with the future of work.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Leslie: LinkedIn: @Leslie A. Thompson    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript to this episode here  

How can we do a better job at providing students with opportunities that fulfill them both personally and professionally in 2024? It all begins by selecting program funding intentionally and choosing partners and projects that make a real impact on a student's future and career path. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations, reflect on the year as a whole: what worked and what needs to change. They'll cover everything from what drives the programming decisions, how they locate funding sources, and why it's time to go against traditional techniques and try selling the industry as a whole- not just the talent. Together we can challenge the notion of students as mere commodities and expand the evolving landscape of education and workforce development.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Leslie: LinkedIn: @Leslie A. Thompson    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript to this episode here  

What can we do to support the most vulnerable members in our society? In order to ensure the success of everyone, even students without a home, we must debunk the myths of what actually causes homelessness here in Los Angeles and throughout the entire world. We need to bring together the community, both employers and educators, to focus on jobs, childcare, transportation and other barriers that will transform the lives of the younger generation. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College introduces the closing keynote speaker for the 5th annual Future Of Work Conference, Anne Miskey, the President and CEO of Union Station Homeless Services. Anne sheds light on the root causes of homelessness, and underscores how we can provide transformative impactful employment opportunities that support the most at-risk members of society. Don't miss next year's Future of Work conference as we continue to drive meaningful conversations and actionable initiatives towards a more equitable and prosperous future for all.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Anne: Visit: unionstationhs.org LinkedIn: @Anne Miskey Instagram: @ushsnews Facebook & YouTube: @Union Station Homeless Services   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript to this episode here  

Edward Feser is an American Catholic philosopher, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Pasadena City College in California. He is the author of "Five Proofs of the Existence of God", and in this episode speaks about one of these: the Aristotelean argument from motion.

How do we really put more students on the pathway to prosperity and success? It all begins by developing infrastructure that can bridge the gap between industry and education. Listen in as Host, Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College shares a panel recap from this year's Future Of Work Conference. The panelists discuss how to develop pathways to high demand occupations and which steps they recommend taking to drive student focused innovation. From the rise of technology and AI in the workplace to the significant changes in adult education and labor markets spurred by the pandemic, our panelists tackle the crucial role of leadership, diversity, and policy in shaping a resilient and inclusive future. Tune in and discover the plan of action we can all take to improve our strategies for the benefit of students and the workers we serve.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   Speakers featured on this panel: Nicole Feenstra, Founder, The DNA Agency Dennis Rodriguez, Director of Business Development, Black & Veatch Kelly Mackey, State Director of Strategic Apprenticeships, State of California Apprenticeship and Workforce Innovation Unit, CA Department of Industrial Relations Dr. Francisco Rodriguez, Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript to this episode here  

Olivia Loo, currently Director of International Students at Pasadena City College, has been in the field of international  education for over 15 years. A Chinese native who grew up in Panama, Olivia immigrated to the U.S. to complete college and earned both Bachelor's and Master's at the University of Southern California. Her journey in international education started with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme, an English teaching program sponsored by the Japanese government, and since then, she has made a lifelong mission to support international students and their educational goals of studying in the U.S. Olivia presents extensively at conferences on international admissions and educational credentials, as well as mental health and wellness among international students. She lives in the San Gabriel Valley with her family. Instagram: @ollyckyCard Question: What is your best scar story?____________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:www.mysgv.netinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

How can educators join forces with employers to better shape the opportunities available for the future workforce? Tune in as Host, Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College introduces the keynote speaker from this year's Future of Work Conference as he tackles that very question. Guest speaker Stewart Knox, the Secretary of California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, shares how our systems are currently working and where change needs to happen. Discover how to view and contribute to the infrastructure around you in order to drive student success and help them reach their goals beyond graduation.     Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Stewart Knox:  Website: www.labor.ca.gov/about/secretary/  LinkedIn: @Stewart Knox   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

Did you know before I turned 28, I'd been fired three times and quit two jobs? I've changed careers a few times, actually! Sometimes by choice and sometimes… not (lol).Right after college, I worked in campaigns -- working as a grassroots organizer and fundraiser living in 6 different states: California, Iowa, Indiana, Montana, Massachusetts, and New Mexico.I was on a weekly flight to big cities like DC, NYC, and Chicago.I made a name for myself, then realized the career I built -- I just hated it. It didn't align with my values, me, and the work-life balance I wanted. I was missing out on family birthday parties and being with friends.I found and figured out how to find a new career -- working as a fundraiser at Pasadena City College. I found my dream job with the corner office, 6-figures, and a dream team. I didn't have the “I hated my job before I started my coaching business.”In my most recent episode, I spoke with my client, Ava, who also successfully found a new career path at the Department of Justice, a move that aligned with her values and renewed her joy.We discussed her challenges during the process, the steps she took to find the right job for her, and how you can do this process yourself!So, if you're feeling lost and need guidance, this episode is for you.Ava and I share our journey of finding a career path that perfectly aligns with our values and work-life balance.What We Cover in This Episode:Ava, a client, shares her success story of changing careersThe importance of informational interviews in exploring different career pathsHow to tailor your resume and LinkedIn profile when you want to change industries to showcase transferable skills The emotional and mental challenges of job searching and the importance of protecting one's peaceSeeking support from a coach and therapist during the career transition processHow Elaine's coaching provided valuable feedback and accountability for AvaIf you would like to see how to work with me to create a more sustainable life where you can be more present with yourself and create your checklist of success that's not made by society and loved ones, then schedule a complimentary legacy business and career review at elainelou.com/callRelated Podcast Episodes:Episode 27. Changing Careers and Increasing Your Salary as a First-Generation Immigrant with my Brother DarylEpisode 11: Identity Crisis? How to Quit or Realign Your Business or Career with Your LifeEpisode 45. How You Can Have a Fulfilling Job and Life with Mac PrichardResources Mentioned:Follow Elaine on InstagramConnect with Elaine on LinkedInGet Elaine's GIFS + Gifts NewsletterAdd Ava on LinkedIn!Book: What Color Is Your ParachuteWhere We Can Connect:Schedule a call with me.Join my weekly GIFS and Gifts Newsletter.Follow the PodcastCheck out our other podcasts for Women of Color 

Do you know all the ways your city's land laws might be holding the future workforce back? To uncover a positive path towards change for you and your community, Alfred Fraijo Jr. is here, he's the Founder and Partner of the SOMOS Group– where he provides legal advice to clients pursuing innovative urban renewal projects in the inner city and other sectors with emerging markets. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Fraijo cover when land law comes into play, what it looks like, and the positive and negative effects it can have on the community. Together, they explore the pressing need for accessibility and inclusivity in the workforce and cover powerful new ideas and solutions to transform our current systems. Using Fraijo's advice, you'll learn how to make positive changes to the landscape for future generations to come.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Alfred Fraijo:  Visit www.somosgroup.org  Email: alfred@somosgroup.org  LinkedIn: @Alfred Fraijo Jr.   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

The path to success looks different for everyone. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College is joined by Dennis Rodriguez, Director of Business Development – Western US and Design Build – Governments & Environment at Black & Veatch Corporation, to dive into the fascinating world of personal development and the importance of finding your passion. Dennis has learned a lot of invaluable lessons throughout his own journey and he'll share his knowledge surrounding sustainable infrastructure–everything from development and funding to implantation and planning. Tune in to gain insights into the future of sustainable infrastructure and why this type of design is critical for the future workforce. Remember, it's important to stay curious, explore different fields, and embrace the power of failing in order to find your way.    More from Dennis Rodriguez: Visit: www.bv.com  LinkedIn: @Dennis Rodriguez Email: rodriguezdf@bv.com    Attend the 5th annual Future Of Work Conference October 26th Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Instagram & Facebook & Twitter: @pccewd    Find the transcript to this episode here   To connect with us about the podcast visit our website   Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!  

Welcome to another episode of SA Voices from the Field podcast. In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, Kenneth Samson. Kenneth is not only a first-generation American college student, but also a new father.  In this episode of "Student Affairs Voices From the Field," Dr. Jill Creighton welcomes Kenneth Samson, a first-generation American college student who also falls into the category of a 1.5 generation student. Kenneth's parents have college degrees, but they graduated in the Philippines, which presented unique challenges for him as he navigated the American college system. He shares his journey, starting at Pasadena City College and eventually transferring to California State University, Los Angeles, where he graduated with a BA in English. Despite needing guidance as a first-generation student, Kenneth struggled to seek help due to his unfamiliarity with the process. Kenneth's story doesn't end there. He went on to teach English to medical school and high school students for over a decade, many of whom were also first-generation or 1.5 generation students. He recently completed his Master's of Education in educational counseling at USC, with the goal of supporting students and promoting help-seeking behaviors, particularly for marginalized students in Southern California Community Colleges. Kenneth is embarking on a new career as a counselor at Long Beach City College and a counseling instructor at multiple colleges while celebrating the arrival of his two-month-old son, Kenji. Throughout the conversation, Kenneth emphasizes the importance of networking and utilizing resources, especially during transitions. He discusses how he manages his various roles and transitions by meticulously organizing his schedule with Google Calendar. Kenneth also reflects on how his teaching approach has evolved from K-12 to higher education, emphasizing empowerment and bravery in students. He encourages others to follow their dreams and not be afraid to make career transitions, even if it means taking a leap of faith. He shares his experience of dealing with rejection during the job application process and the importance of seeking feedback for personal growth. Kenneth's story serves as an inspiring example of perseverance, adaptability, and the pursuit of one's passions in the field of student affairs. Please subscribe to SA Voices from the Field on your favorite podcasting device and share the podcast with other student affairs colleagues! TRANSCRIPT Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:02]: Welcome to Student Affairs Voices From the Field, the podcast where we share your student affairs stories from fresh perspectives to seasoned experts. This is season nine on transitions in Student Affairs. This podcast is brought to you by NASPA. And I'm Dr. Jill Creighton. She her hers your essay, Voices From the Field host today on Essay Voice, we welcome Kenneth Sampson, a first generation American college student, also known as a 1.5 generation student. His parents have college degrees but graduated in the Philippines. While maneuvering through college. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:36]: He had a little help from his parents, who had no experience navigating the American college system. He attended Pasadena City College, transferred to California State University, Los Angeles, and graduated with a BA. In English with little help from academic counselors, not because he did not want help, but because he did not know how to ask for help. He's taught English to medical school and high school students for over a decade. Many of those students are first generation American students and 1.5 generation students. He's most recently graduated from the educational counseling program at USC with a Master's of Education in hopes of serving students by promoting help seeking behaviors while increasing outreach for first generation and marginalized students in Southern California Community College. He's beginning his new career this fall as a counselor at Long Beach City College, as well as a counseling instructor at Rio Hondo College, East Los Angeles College and Pasadena City College. Kenneth is also a new father to his two month old son, Kenji. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:01:30]: Kenneth, welcome to SA Voices. Kenneth Samson [00:01:33]: Hello, Jill. Happy to be here. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:01:35]: We're doing our season all on transitions, and you have quite a few of them, and I'm looking forward to getting into your story and what you've learned. But we always like to start our episodes by asking our guests how you found your way to your current position. Kenneth Samson [00:01:48]: So I'm in transition right now, so I have a few current positions. I'm actually a teaching adjunct counseling instructor at Pasadena City College, also East Los Angeles College, also Rio Hondo College, and I will be getting actual counseling hours as an adjunct counselor at Long Beach City College. I honestly got that through networking. I graduated from the educational counseling program at USC, and I honestly got it through networking from USC. The USC network is very strong, very powerful. Educational counseling program is also very strong, and I would not have any of these jobs if it was not for that program. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:02:25]: So that is a lot of transition happening for you. You also have transition happening in your personal life, right? Kenneth Samson [00:02:31]: Yes. I am a new father. My son is two months old. His name is Kenji. Hello, Kenji. If you ever listen to this in the future yes. So that's brand new, super exciting. I also just graduated my program, so going from student to professional and then basically also to fatherhood. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:02:51]: So that's a lot happening all at once. So my question in this area is really about how you're managing all of these transitions, what you're thinking about, what is working, what is scaring you, all of those things. So why don't we start with how are you finding yourself managing through all of these transitions? Kenneth Samson [00:03:07]: I think the biggest thing is Google Calendar. I'm not sponsored by Google. This is not product placement, but because when I was doing my grad work, I was using my calendar on my phone. I was using Google Calendar. I was using Calendar on Outlook, and I had three different calendars going at the same time. And I learned from that mistake. Someone told me, just put it all on one calendar. I was like, okay, which 01:00 a.m. Kenneth Samson [00:03:31]: I going to use. The most accessible and easiest one to use for me was Google Calendar. So I just have it all there. Easy for me to see. In addition, my partner can see what I'm doing, what site I'm at, right? Because I'm at four different colleges. So it helps her. Also. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:03:46]: That's an interesting part of your transition, too, that you didn't just move from student to professional. You moved from student to professional with four different work environments. And so daily or weekly, you're transitioning. Kenneth Samson [00:03:57]: Through those as well. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:03:58]: So tell us about how you found yourself able to settle into each community, knowing that each community is a little different. Kenneth Samson [00:04:05]: So knowing the they're all in Southern California, right? And when you are adjuncting, especially at community colleges, right. They call you a freeway flyer. So I'm definitely a freeway flyer, right. Flying from one campus to another. How I really got with this community was honestly through again, that network at USC, the educational counseling program, being able to build from that and meeting people through there, getting support through there and then having people from that program. Connect me with other people in the career center or in student affairs or at the transfer center. Just building that community within those college spaces. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:04:43]: And what about your first couple of days at each space? How did you ensure a landing that worked for you? Kenneth Samson [00:04:50]: So for some of them, I have not started yet. Right. I just got hired at HR. Interesting. For the ones that I have been able to land, actually, I was also interning there beforehand, so I mentioned Pasadena City College. I was actually a student there way back when. I was a community college student, eventually transferred, so I felt home there. That's definitely where I want to end up. Kenneth Samson [00:05:14]: But I'm open to ending up any community college, supporting any population or any specific group of students. But that's really where I feel at home, because that's actually where I met my partner. So we were actually freshmen first semester, right out of high school. We were in something called a block program, which basically was like a cohort model. And I noticed her, she noticed me, and we've been together ever since, basically now we have a child together, right. And she actually works there as well. So she's a full time tenure English professor over there. So for Pasadena City College. Kenneth Samson [00:05:47]: Really felt home there. East Los Angeles College is the other place where I'm also familiar with I was an intern there at the transfer center. Everyone just talked about how great this graduate internship was at the transfer center, and really I learned so much there. The director over there, Kirby Dominguez is it. He really wants you to learn and really isn't intimidating and allows you to ask questions. Right. To make sure you're giving the best information and the correct information to students, especially when it comes to transfer. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:06:17]: What does that mean for you to move from that intern space to that professional space? Kenneth Samson [00:06:22]: For me, it's huge. It's definitely a shift. The biggest jump or the biggest change is the paycheck. Obviously you're like, oh wow, all of a sudden I'm making good money. So that was interesting. But in terms of the professional space, both places, honestly, I didn't feel like an intern because neither one of those places, they don't really call. On paper, you're an intern, but the title that they give you when you're there, it's not intern. At PCC Pasadena City College, I was a success coach. Kenneth Samson [00:06:52]: And even their interns or their hourly, they don't call hourly or interns. They call them professional experts. So they already gave you that idea of, oh, hey, you're a professional, you know what you're doing here? We hired you for a reason. Same thing at East Los Angeles College, even though it's unclassified paid. Intern is what they're called right. At the transfer center. The transfer center, they call us transfer mentors because we're mentoring these community college students to transfer to a four year university, whether that's in state, out of state, private. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:07:19]: Have you had to do any redefining of your relationships with colleagues that knew you as that success coach that are now seeing you as an instructor? Kenneth Samson [00:07:26]: No, honestly, and I think because they know my past. I actually was a K through twelve teacher for quite some time after getting my bachelor's, so I didn't go back to get my master's until a decade later, basically. So I was in the professional space in K through twelve for a while. So they knew that, oh, he has teaching experience, which is probably why I've gotten so many classes at three different colleges. Right. Lucky enough that helped me leverage my experience, helped me leverage getting those positions. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:07:58]: That K twelve space to higher ed is a jump that I hear a lot from K twelve educators who are looking to break into the higher ed space. Do you have any advice for others who are trying to make that leap? Kenneth Samson [00:08:08]: Yes. And this is the advice that someone gave me. If you're going to do that leap, jump in the deep end, jump in headfirst all the way. Right. I had a full time position going K through twelve teaching, and I decided that, oh, I want to work specifically at the California Community College level. And someone told me, if you're going to do that, you have to go all in and you have to really do the internships, you have to really invest your time and it'll pay off. And that's what I did. I left my full time job with benefits, took a huge pay cut, right. Kenneth Samson [00:08:40]: I was doing like two, three internships, but still, that was nothing compared to what I used to make. And also I was paying a USC tuition, so luckily I had some savings. But it was definitely a shift economically for me. But that's my advice, because at the end it'll pay off. And really what you'll learn as an intern is invaluable, and it's so much easier to ask, I think, administrators, deans, oh, I'm a student and I want experience in this. Right. The thing is, if have a full time job, when will you have the time to ask for that, get that experience? Dr. Jill Creighton [00:09:13]: And that is definitely an amazing thing that you're able to do. And at the same time, I know there's a lot of folks for whom that would not be economically possible. Do you have any advice for those who can't maybe take that leap as deeply scholarships? Kenneth Samson [00:09:25]: That's something I learned not just at USC, but even as a transfer mentor at East Los Angeles college scholarships. Right. Apply to any and all of them. Don't tell yourself no, let them tell you, you know, there's a scholarship for anything and everything under the sun. In addition, there are scholarships. Even if you don't identify with that specific group, if you're supporting that group, they'll recognize, oh, this person is helping our community. They're giving us something, why not give something back to that individual? Dr. Jill Creighton [00:09:52]: What about mindset? Transitions, transitioning from that k twelve space where you're teaching children to the collegiate space where you're teaching adults. How have you shifted the way that you think about teaching? Kenneth Samson [00:10:04]: I teach at a supplemental education center also, so I still actually teach just a few classes on the weekend to K through twelve students, middle school and high school specifically. And I think being in the program and seeing the college space that they're hoping to get into has changed my mind into not necessarily hammering them with content, but helping them develop ideas. Because before at the supplemental education center, I teach grammar and writing, right. And I teach grammar to first generation students and also 1.5 generation students. And it's something where their parents really want them to learn the grammar and syntax of the English language because maybe they're not getting it at home. And so initially, that's how I kind of hammered it down, even with their writing, even with their reading comprehension to break it down, grammatically syntactically for them to understand. But with my counseling training and even entering the college space, I've learned that they're going to get that eventually. There is time for that. Kenneth Samson [00:11:01]: But thing is to build up their confidence, allow them to come up with ideas, not make it seem like college is so scary. Because I think when I was a high school teacher and before I entered the college space as a professional, it was like, oh, well, college professors, college instructors, they're going to expect this from you and that from you. And being in that space, it's like, oh no, actually they're compassionate as well as compassionate as I was in the K through twelve. Right. They understand life circumstances. They understand that life happens and that they're human. Also. It's not that, oh, because you're in college now, there's some type of rigor that they won't be used to. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:11:37]: I want to co sign something you said about encouraging people to come up with their own ideas. And it sounds like what you're really teaching is bravery. And I read an article recently that bravery is the number one trait or skill set that we can help instill in young people, to help create a kind of a forward thinking human being or encourage a forward thinking human being. More so than anything else, there's all these articles about resilience and critical thinking and all these other things, but bravery is really that number one. Kenneth Samson [00:12:03]: Yes, empowering students, and not just empowering students, but giving them that space to feel empowered I think is important. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:12:10]: Absolutely. So in all of these transitions that you're experiencing, is there anything that you can look back on and say, I really wish I would have known X, Y, or Z before starting the transition process, or anything that you wish you would have done maybe a little differently? Kenneth Samson [00:12:24]: I really wish I would have prepared more. I think before graduating, I knew what jobs I wanted to apply to and I knew what colleges I was going to apply to and doing that preparation into the professional world because I had a resume, I had a cover letter, and it was kind of generic. It wasn't tailored to that college that now I know, oh no, you need to tailor it to that college, to that program. It was difficult for me because then I had the time right before I graduated to do that, but I didn't take it because I was like, oh, I worked so hard in my master's program, I'm going to kind of coast till the end. Well, after I graduated, my son was born. And then it's like, oh, you don't have time to work on your resume or your cover letter or these applications like you wanted to. You should have done that earlier. Right. Kenneth Samson [00:13:10]: So just definitely pre planning, especially since I knew he was coming, maybe had. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:13:16]: A little advanced notice. Kenneth Samson [00:13:18]: Yeah. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:13:19]: And with that in mind, the transition to parenthood is a major shift in any human being's life. How have you managed the transition to balancing the needs, your family and also the burgeoning career that you're developing? Kenneth Samson [00:13:31]: Yeah, I think definitely carving out time that is dedicated to my family and telling my coworkers, my colleagues, and even my friends, oh, this is my family time. Right. Because with all those jobs, with those classes that I teach and those counseling hours that I will eventually be covering, I want them to know, oh, when I'm there, I'm there for you wholeheartedly. I'm there 110%. You have my undivided attention. But then when I'm home, that's home time for my family to make sure because I want to show my son that he can do all of these things right. But I also want him to know me as well. I don't want to be the parent that, oh, he comes home at like 08:00 P.m. Kenneth Samson [00:14:07]: And then leaves at 08:00 A.m. Or even 07:00 A.m. Because right. I'm in Southern California, in Los Angeles area, so traffic is crazy over here. And he's gone to I can tell now, but it's summer, so I'm excited for the semester to start. But I'm also sad because I know I'm going to see less of him, but I want him to you know, that's my dad. He's here, he's got me. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:14:28]: And is there any other major transition that you're going through right now? And we've talked about family. We've talked about graduating, starting new positions, and even switching industries. There's just so many transitions that you're reflecting on. Is there anything that we're not talking about? Kenneth Samson [00:14:45]: I hope that's all. If there's anything else, I think that kind of covers it. I think that's enough. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:14:51]: Oh, absolutely. Is there anything in all these transitions that didn't go well for you? Kenneth Samson [00:14:56]: Yeah, going back to application process, I did apply to one specifically that I really wanted to work at, and it didn't pan out. I didn't even get an interview, and I was like, One of my Femtors works there. And I was like, how awesome will it be that I'm going to work under my Femtor at this college? And it basically didn't happen. And that really hurt me a bit. Kind of shattered some dreams because that application in all the application pools was the first one to open. So right after that, I was kind of discouraged. I didn't know I didn't even get an interview, and I thought I was a pretty competitive candidate. That one really still hurts. Kenneth Samson [00:15:35]: But I was lucky enough to do meet with my Femtor, get some feedback, not just on my application, but my cover letter as well and my resume. I'm like, oh, I know I'll eventually end up there. I'm going to apply next year and keep applying. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:15:48]: That's a really wonderful approach to that kind of disappointment. It's not a question of beating yourself up about it. It's a question of how can I improve so I can be more competitive in the future, and we just don't know what we're up against often in those job pools or what it is about our materials that weren't necessarily attractive to that search committee in that first round. So I just really appreciate your approach of going, okay, let's turn this around and just look a little differently. Kenneth Samson [00:16:12]: Yeah. And after that, right now, I'm at four community colleges. I'm like, oh, so maybe I wasn't the right fit for them at that time, but I was the right fit for these other community colleges right. That needed me. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:16:24]: Is there anything else that you want our listeners to hear about your advice for transitioning? Kenneth Samson [00:16:29]: Maybe as cheesy or as corny as this sounds, honestly, follow your dreams. Like, I'm living proof. I'm working at where I started my higher education career as a student. I'm an adjunct instructor there now. Also, don't be afraid. I was very afraid to leave my job, leave my full time job with benefits. But if it's something that you want to do and something that you're passionate about, go and do it, because it's better to see how it turns out than live in regret, I think, right? And for really, it's no regrets. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:17:03]: It's time to take a quick break and toss it over to producer Chris to learn what's going on in the NASPA world. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:17:09]: Jill's so excited to be back again in the NASPA world. A ton of things happening in NASPA, and it's exciting time to be a part of our profession because there's so much going on. And it's an exciting time just on campuses because fall has started. We're back into the mix of things, and there's definitely a lot happening on our campuses. Sometimes it's hard to stay on top of things. I know that. I sometimes feel that way. I'm sure that you feel that way as well. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:17:39]: But it's always important to try to stay connected with what's going on in the profession broader than our campus. And there's a ton of ways to do that. There's ways to do that and getting involved at the association level. You can get involved in different knowledge communities in different divisions and groups. Lots of ways to be able to not only give back your own talents, but also lots of ways to stay connected. And when I say get involved, that doesn't mean that you have to take a leadership role. It could just be reading what's being sent out. It could be being a program reviewer and giving a little bit of time. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:18:17]: There's lots of ways. One of the things that I always encourage people to do every fall is to log back in to your NASPA portal. And when you go to the NASPA website, you'll see a login button at the top of the screen. You just log in there. And when you log in, one of the things to do is to review all of your information so you can click on my NASPA and where it says Edit my profile, click on that and review all your information. Make sure that all your information is correct. And if your membership is coming up too close to be due, you want to make sure that you do renew your membership, but also set those notification preferences on your profile. Make sure that you're signed up for the knowledge communities or the areas that you want to get information from because this is a way for you to be able to stay connected. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:19:13]: And if you're not connected, if you haven't signed up for any of the different engagement opportunities, then you're not going to end up being able to get information from those. So make sure that you go in and I say to do this at least once a year to make sure that everything's up to date. And then you'll be up to date. You'll be getting all the information and be in the know, talking about being in the know. One of the other things that I have talked to you about in the past, but I encourage you to do on a regular basis, is go back to the NASPA website, go under the latest and under the latest. This is where you can find not only all the past episodes of Essay Voices from the Field, but this is where you can find the blog for NASPA, all the statements that NASPA puts out, the press releases, other projects and initiatives that they're working on. But on the blog you're going to see up to date information that will keep you in the know of new things that are happening within our association, within higher education and beyond. Urge you to keep an eye here. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:20:31]: All of the knowledge communities try to keep this up to date. Many of the different areas within NASPA try to keep it up to date with blogs and articles to be able to engage you as members. And these are written by members of the association like yourself. So jump on here, make sure that you stay in the know and be able to see what is happening within the profession. So lots of things happening in NASPA, lots of ways to stay connected with NASPA. Start at the NASPA website, naspa.org and go and check it out for yourself. Every week we're going to be sharing some amazing things that are happening within the association. So we are going to be able to try and keep you up to date on everything that's happening and allow for you to be able to get involved in different ways. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:21:24]: Because the association is as strong as its members and for all of us, we have to find our place within the association, whether it be getting involved with a knowledge community, giving back within one of the centers or the divisions of the association. And as you're doing that, it's important to be able to identify for yourself. Where do you fit. Where do you want to give back? Each week? We're hoping that we will share some things that might encourage you, might allow for you to be able to get some ideas that will provide you with an opportunity to be able to say, hey, I see myself in that knowledge community. I see myself doing something like that. Or encourage you in other ways that allow for you to be able to think beyond what's available right now, to offer other things to the association, to bring your gifts, your talents to the association and to all of the members within the association. Because through doing that, all of us are stronger and the association is better. Tune in again next week as we find out more about what is happening in NASPA. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:22:36]: Chris, thanks so much for keeping us updated on what's going on in and around NASPA. We really appreciate you putting together those segments every week. Kenneth, we have now reached our lightning round time. I have about 90 seconds for you to answer seven questions. You ready to go? Kenneth Samson [00:22:50]: Yeah. Let's do it. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:22:50]: All right, question number one. If you were a conference keynote speaker, what would your entrance music be? Kenneth Samson [00:22:56]: Bohemian Rhapsody. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:22:57]: Number two. When you were five years old, what did you want to be when you grew up? Kenneth Samson [00:23:00]: A karate instructor. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:23:01]: Number three. Who's your most influential professional mentor? Kenneth Samson [00:23:04]: Dr. Robert opentile. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:23:06]: Number four. Your essential student affairs. Kenneth Samson [00:23:08]: Read anything inside the higher ed. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:23:10]: Number five. The best TV show you binged during the pandemic. Kenneth Samson [00:23:13]: The Big bang theory. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:23:15]: Number six. And I know you commute a lot, so hopefully you've got a good one for this. The podcast you've spent the most hours listening to in the last year. Kenneth Samson [00:23:22]: American capitalism or capitalist America? Dr. Jill Creighton [00:23:24]: And finally, number seven. Any shout outs you'd like to give? Personal or professional? Kenneth Samson [00:23:27]: Yes. Shout out to Juliana Sampson, my wife. I love you so much. Shout out to Kenji Sampson, my two month old son. I love him so much as well. I do everything for you all. Shout out to my family, friends. Shout out again to the USC Educational Counseling program. Kenneth Samson [00:23:45]: I would not be where I am without all of you over there. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:23:47]: Kenneth, it's been such a pleasure getting to know you better on the show here. If anyone would like to reach you after this airs, how can they find you? Kenneth Samson [00:23:53]: LinkedIn is probably the best way to reach out to me professionally. So it's basically LinkedIn.com. Kennethsampson. That's K-E-N-N-E-T-H-S-A-M-S-O-N. That's probably the best way to get to me. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:24:08]: Thank you so much for sharing your voice with us today. Kenneth Samson [00:24:10]: Thank you, Jill. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:24:12]: This has been an episode of Essay Voices from the Field, brought to you by NASPA. This show is always made possible because of you, our listeners. We are so grateful that you continue to listen to us season after season. If you'd like to reach the show, you can always email us at savoices@naspa.org or find me on LinkedIn. By searching for Dr. Jill L. Craighton. We welcome your feedback and topic and especially your guest suggestions. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:24:37]: We'd love it if you take a moment to tell a colleague about the show. And please like, rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you're listening now. It really does help other student affairs professionals find the show and helps us become more visible in the larger podcasting community. This episode was produced and hosted by Dr. Jill L. Creighton. That's me. Produced and audio engineered by Dr. Chris Lewis. Guest coordination by Lu Yongru. Special thanks to Duke Kunshan University and the University of Michigan, Flint for your support as we create this project. Catch you next time.  

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What is the best way for institutions to implement AI in the classroom? Hear from Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations, and Salvatrice Cummo, Ed.D., Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College as they dive back into artificial intelligence and break down new research on the topic. They will uncover what it means to integrate AI into the system equitably and how to address the digital divide. There are plenty of challenges when it comes to closing the technology gaps within the education system but when utilized correctly, AI can be a powerful tool that can revolutionize student learning.    Connect with us:  Visit https://tech.ed.gov/ai/  Visit pasadena.edu/community/economic-workforce-development  Join our newsletter for more on this topic: https://ewdpulse.com/  Email: EWD@pasadena.edu Facebook: @PCC EWD LinkedIn: @PCCEWD Instagram & Twitter: @pccewd    Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!  

Institutions will last long if they can find ways to adapt to students' needs, not the other way around. On both local and state levels educators can transform their services to align with student's goals and new ideas of success. Today, our host Salvatrice Cummo, Ed.D. will help us learn more about the Pasadena City College campus by focusing on the different student services available at The Student Services Division. She's joined by Dr. Brenda Ivelisse, the VP of Student Services at PCC, who as a transformative educational leader has made it her priority to provide resources to students so they can reach their goals. Dr. Ivelisse will cover the power of community and which programs have really made a change in her student's lives. Discover how to continue closing the equity gap and begin empowering students to tap into their voices and express their true needs.    More from Dr. Brenda Ivelisse:  Visit pasadena.edu/student-services/index.php   Email: bivelisse@pasadena.edu  LinkedIn: @Dr. Brenda Ivelisse  Join our newsletter for more on this topic: https://ewdpulse.com/      Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Sometimes a student's own fears can hold them back from going after their dream career. The future workforce is intimidating and it's up to educators and career centers to support and help students navigate all of their doubts. Join in as host, Salvatrice Cummo, Ed.D. welcomes Jackie Javier, Director of the Freeman Center for Career and Completion at Pasadena City College, back to the show. They'll discuss the services the Freeman Center offers and what the challenges are when it comes to students battling imposter syndrome. She will share how they gain data to support students, network successfully within upcoming industries, and also provide counseling services when needed.     More from Jackie Javier:  Visit https://pasadena.edu/academics/career-center/   Email: jjavier6@pasadena.edu  LinkedIn: @Jacqueline Javier, M.S   Instagram: @pccfreemancareer   Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Jessica Reed is a nurse and healthcare manager with over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She holds a Bachelor's degree in African-American studies from UCLA, a nursing degree from Pasadena City College, and a Master's degree in Business Administration Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. Throughout her career, Jessica has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. She also worked as a Health Communications Project Manager for iDREAM for Racial Health Equity. She has experience managing healthcare teams and has a reputation for being a skilled and effective leader.In her current role as a healthcare manager at Kaiser Permanente, Jessica oversees the day-to-day operations of two departments, ensuring that all staff members are providing high-quality care to patients. She is responsible for managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, and implementing new programs and initiatives to improve patient outcomes.Jessica is passionate about improving the quality of healthcare in her community and has been involved in several community health initiatives. She is constantly looking to implement new technologies and practices to serve underrepresented communities.In her free time, Jessica enjoys working out, watching reality TV, and spending time with family and friends. She is dedicated to her patients and is committed to providing the highest level of care to everyone she serves. Thank you to those who have rated us!Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below!Vardians Connect!Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: healthcareboulevard@gmail.comLife Boulevard... Tune in to the Lessons and Shenanigans

Can we incorporate AI into our education system in a way that's healthy and creates more opportunities for students? When it comes to artificial intelligence, there are a handful of ways we can offer new tools for students in the classroom. Hear from Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations, and Salvatrice Cummo, Ed.D., Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College as they discuss how students can use AI to its maximum capacity, while ensuring nobody is being hurt in the process. We'll cover the main ethical concerns while acknowledging the benefits to accessibility and making the education sector more equitable. Tune in to learn how you can begin embracing these new tools.    Connect with us:  Visit pasadena.edu/community/economic-workforce-development  Join our newsletter for more on this topic: https://ewdpulse.com/  Email: EWD@pasadena.edu Facebook: @PCC EWD LinkedIn: @PCCEWD Instagram & Twitter: @pccewd    Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!  

As Executive Director, Allegra creates a sustainable financial foundation for Levitt LA and develops equitable community engagement strategies to connect Levitt LA to the MacArthur Park / Westlake neighborhood and beyond.  She served as the Director of Community Relations & Partnerships with Levitt LA from 2019-2023 and was recently selected to fill this role. A lifelong Angeleno, she brings 15 years of experience in the non-profit field, focusing on community organizing, youth development, arts, and culture. She received her education in the communities where she has worked—Pasadena City College and UC Santa Cruz—earning a BA in Community Studies and Art History. She has worked with: Occidental College, Heidi Duckler Dance, Jewish Vocational Service, 24th Street Theatre, Homies Unidos, and Inner City Law Center. She was a Cultural Policy ACTIVATE fellow with Arts for LA in 2016-17 and a mentee of the Women of Color in the Arts Leadership Through Mentorship Program in 2018. Allegra has also served as a grants panelist with the LA City Department of Cultural Affairs, Long Beach Arts Council, LA County Arts Commission, the MAP Fund, and the CA Arts Council. The approach she takes in fundraising is rooted in building upon long-term reciprocal relationships. Her work demonstrates her commitment to being a strategic community builder who is passionate about social justice and creating equitable access to the arts. During her off time, she can be found hiking, traveling, attending cultural festivals, and attending concerts with loved ones enjoying genres such as global bass, hip-hop, reggae/dancehall, cumbia, soul, funk and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT!Share with your friends.Thank you for listening.Donate through VENMO: @DANCNGSOBR Find Allegra at:Instagram: @Allegra213, @levitt.la ----my LINKS:Merch: http://rafa.LA​​​​​​​​​​​​​​/shopMy photography: http://rafa.LA​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Recorded at Espacio 1839https://www.espacio1839.com_____Recorded on TASCAM Mixcast and Mics*************************************Suicide prevention:Dial: 988, for Suicide and Crisis LifelineOnline visit: https://988lifeline.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental HealthSAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Online visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/nati...*************************************

Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Dr. Edward Feser. St. Thomas's Five Ways: How to Prove God Exists w/ Dr. Edward Feser and Fr. Gregory Pine (Off-Campus Conversations) You can listen to the original lecture here: https://soundcloud.com/thomisticinstitute/demonstrating-the-existence-of-god-prof-ed-feser For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Edward Feser is Professor of Philosophy at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California. He has been a Visiting Assistant Professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and a Visiting Scholar at the Social Philosophy and Policy Center at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. He holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of California at Santa Barbara, an M.A. in religion from the Claremont Graduate School, and a B.A. in philosophy and religious studies from the California State University at Fullerton.

What is holding our students back from more jobs, internships, and climbing that ladder of socio-economic status? Dr. Laura Ramirez, Assistant Superintendent and Vice President of Instruction at Pasadena City College believes the answer is community. Today, Dr. Ramirez shares what the community of industry partners, administration, and staff need to do to work together to support their new talent. The days of “non-traditional” vs. “traditional” students are over. It is time to consider and celebrate every unique student on their path to success.  More from Dr. Laura Ramirez: Visit the website: https://pasadena.edu/instruction/index.php  Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!  

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Allie Lacey. Allie is the founder of The Ball Girl Baseball Corporation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. The Ball Girl Baseball Corporation is an organization that is looking to help grow the game of girl's and women's baseball. This organization was formed after a group of girls decided that they wanted to play competitive baseball year-round but felt like they didn't have a home. The Ball Girls are glad to be their home. Allie grew up in La Crescenta, California where she started her ball career at the age of 3. Following that passion to Crescenta Valley High playing 4 seasons of Varsity softball to Pasadena City College finishing off at Cal State Northridge where she capped off her playing career with a 2015 Big West Championship. She was also able to earn a bachelors in Physical Education. She later returned to PCC to coach fastpitch for 3 seasons before pursuing and completing her Master's Degree in Sports Management from Louisiana State University. In addition to her work with the Ball Girl Corporation, she also currently works as a Dodgers Ball Girl. To find out more about Allie and The Ball Girl Baseball Corporation, check out their website at www.ballgirlsbaseball.com.

  Did you know there are free business development resources available all over? Learn further about how the Small Business Development Center works to support the Small Business Administration from Don Loewel, the Director Of The Pasadena City College SBDC. Discover how together they've created resources and services for small businesses in the San Gabriel Valley to launch and grow. With services ranging from ecommerce, social media, and marketing, to financial planning, organization, and IP services, the SBDC is committed to helping small business owners thrive, all at no-cost to them. There's no need to build a business all alone when your local SBDC has the tools you've been searching for.    More from Don Loewel:  Visit www.pccsbdc.org  Email: sbdc@pasadena.edu  LinkedIn: @Don Loewel Facebook: @Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network Twitter: @SBDCLosAngeles    Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Kevin Thompson played the ewok Chubbray in Star Wars Return of the Jedi as well as stunt doubled for many other ewoks in the film. He's the guy who blew the horn and destroyed all the AT-STs as well as Chukha-Trok in Caravan of Courage. He appeared in Blade Runner, Under the Rainbow and hundreds of other movies and TV shows. His wife, Tracey, is also an actor who has appeared in various films and TV shows, but today she is best known as the author of her husband's biography: "My Journey to Endor." The book is available now on Amazon (https://a.co/d/jabScgU).In this episode we heard some of the stories including Kevin's moment walking onto the set of Return of the Jedi, meeting Ridley Scott and more.The Streaming Star Wars Network brings content to #StarWars Fans of all ages and generations. With Around the Galaxy, we bring you that magic moment when Star Wars fans meet for the first time. On Podcast of the Whills, we take a deep dive into the canon or a particular aspect of the saga. And our LIVE Friday night call-in talk show, Force Connect, looks at the latest in news and conversation in the Star Wars universe. From #disneyplus content, to comics to news and rumors, Chris, Pete and Nick have you covered!www.StreamingStarWars.comTikTok: @TheSSWNetwork Instagram: @TheSSWNetwork Facebook.com/StreamingStarWarsTwitter: @TheSSWNetwork and @ATGcastPatreon.com/StreamingStarWars (c) 2023 Pete in the Seat StudiosFrom IMDB:Kevin is one of 6 siblings who always stole the scenes and attention since he was born. He performed in school plays and family skits while growing up. He attended Pasadena City College and Los Angeles Valley College studying cinematography while touring with The Original Harmonica Band and The Hollywood Shorties Smallest Sports Team. Along the way he started auditioning and landed a role in the classic sci-fi film Blade Runner (1982) delivering his first on camera line "Home again, home again jiggity jig, Good Evening JF". Later he would work again alongside Harrison Ford in the Star Wars IV-Return Of The Jedi (1983). He continued in the made for television movies as the Ewok Chukha Truk in The Ewok Adventure (1984) and Ewok Battle For Endor (1985). Kevin appeared in the 80's cult films Weird Science (1985), Amazing Stories (1985), Twilight Zone (1986), Night of The Creeps (1986), Garbage Pail Kids (1987), Spaced Invaders (1990), Looney Tunes Back In Action (2003) Epic Movie (2007)and Mirror Mirror(2012). Television brought Kevin into your living room with such shows as Married With Children, Growing Pains, Boy Meets World, Bob Newhart, Carol & Company, Ally McBeal, Charmed, Malcolm In The Middle and Dexter. A memorable moment for Kevin was being in the opera Tales Of Hoffman, sitting on the lap of Placido Domingo and his favorite role was starring as Micky alongside Carol Burnett. He has been published in the book "The Star Wars Vault" as well as several newspapers and magazines. Kevin has a few trading cards as the character Ali-Gator and his Ewok character.

One of the 20 Republican members of Congress who have been backing GOP challengers to U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy's bid to become Speaker of the House is also one of Gwinnett's three congressional representatives. U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde a Republican, is the only member of Georgia's congressional delegation who is backing U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, in the speaker vote. As of Wednesday afternoon, Congress had voted six times over a span of two days to elect a speaker, but none of the three candidates — including one Democrat — have received the 218 votes needed to become speaker. Republicans make up a narrow majority in the House, but McCarthy, who has been a house minority leaders for years, has been 17 votes shy of the total needed because 20 Republicans aligned with the Freedom Caucus have chosen to support other Republicans for the speaker's seat. On Wednesday, the group of Republicans refusing to back McCarthy, which also include Representatives Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert, pooled their support around Donalds. Congress can't conduct any other business, including swearing in its members and setting rules for the chamber, until a speaker is chosen, leaving the chamber unable to function. This is the first time in a century that a vote on selecting a speaker has gone to multiple ballots. In truth, all three of Gwinnett's congressional representatives are backing a different person in the speaker vote. As expected, Representative Lucy McBath, a Democrat, is backing her party's nominee for the seat, Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York. It's how the two Republican members of Congress who represent he northern half of Gwinnett vote that is key, however. While Clyde is backing Donalds, new Representative Rich McCormick, also Republican, is backing McCarthy. Prior to the four rounds of voting on Wednesday, when he began supporting Donalds, Clyde backed Representative Andy Biggs, of Arizona in the first round of voting on Tuesday, before moving his support to Representative Jim Jordan, of Ohio — even though Jordan himself was backing McCarthy. Although it wasn't necessarily a vacation, the Brookwood High School Bronco Marching Band recently completed a history-making holiday sojourn to Southern California. On January 2, the Bronco Marching Band performed in the iconic Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., the first high school ensemble from Gwinnett County to take part in the parade, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 130 years. A collection of more than 330 people, including 215 performers, family and friends made the trip to California. It typically takes a bad 7 to 8 years to be selected after they apply to perform in the parade. Brookwood had originally applied to take part in the 2018 parade but the COVID pandemic prevented an earlier trip. Students had to raise about $2,800 each for the trip, which also included visits to Disneyland (where a New Year's Eve parade performance in the park was scuttled due to the weather), Universal Studios, the El Capitan Theatre (where they saw “Avatar: The Way of Water”), the Griffith Observatory and a walking tour of Hollywood movie locations. The parade itself appears both thrilling and exhausting, covering some 5.5 miles, starting at the corner of Green Street and Orange Blossom Boulevard and heading to its conclusion on Villa Street in the City of Roses. Slotted fifth in a parade of 88 participants, the Bronco Marching Band (one of only 15 high school marching bands in the parade) performed “From Now On” from “The Greatest Showman” for the first mile and then played the song in rotation with Strauss' “Also Sprach Zarathustra” and “The Hey! Song” from “Dr. Who.” The Bronco Marching Band also performed in the 42nd annual Tournament of Roses Bandfest at Pasadena City College on December 30. Two Norcross residents have been arrested and charged with murder in the death of the Norcross man who was found dead near the doorway of his home last month. Nelson Cisneros died near his home on Stanfield Court in unincorporated Norcross on December 15. At the time, police said he had been shot but they had not identified suspects or a motive for Cisneros' death. On Wednesday, however, Master Police Officer Hideshi Valle said detectives identified Norcross residents Requel Rayshawn Johnson, and Antonio Montez Payne , as suspects. They have each been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault. Gwinnett County Jail records show Johnson was arrested on December 27 and Payne was arrested on Tuesday. Valle said the Gwinnett County Police Department's Gang Unit as well as the Gwinnett Sheriff's Office Fugitive Unit assisted detectives in arresting Johnson and Payne. The suspects are being held in the county jail without bond. Police have not yet released the motive for the murder. Rebekah Blankenship, an eighth grade social studies teacher at Berkmar Middle School, was recently named a recipient of the June Bryant Teacher of Promise Award by the Georgia Council for Social Studies. The award recognizes a beginning social studies teacher who shows exceptional promise in the field of teaching social studies. Recipients of the honor must demonstrate efforts toward the improvement of student learning and engagement in social studies and implement activities that demonstrate the beginnings of service and foster the development of democratic values and citizenship in the classroom, school, and community. Additionally, the teacher seeks out and uses multiple sources to enhance social studies instruction while engaging in ongoing professional development. During her first two years of teaching, Blankenship has demonstrated the ability to develop and implement engaging lessons for students, her principal said. Encouraging special-needs students to become part of the fabric of Jones Middle School has been a priority for Jaclyn Boyce and Ashley Saye for more than a dozen years, but the special-education teachers have cranked it up a notch for the 2022-23 school year. Boyce, who teaches students with severe and profound intellectual disabilities, and Saye, who teaches students with moderate intellectual disabilities, are both firm believers in getting their charges out of the classroom and into the general student population in an effort to improve their sense of belonging at the Buford school by participating in daily activities. Starting 13 years ago with the establishment of the Buddies Club, Boyce and Saye developed a host of initiatives to get their students out and about in the halls and they're constantly seeking out new opportunities for the students to interact with their schoolmates. Buddies Club also includes monthly social events taking place both in and outside of the school walls, with visits to a nearby corn maze and movie theaters as highlights. Other inclusive efforts include having students serve on the student council and as peer leaders, which Saye said gives students a chance to develop and display leadership skills and boost confidence alongside their same-age peers. Some students — there are about 15 intellectually disabled students at Jones Middle — also visit home rooms to interact with students and teachers, help out in the school's media center, eat lunch in the cafeteria (or invite students to dine with them in their classrooms) and take part in Connections classes, which Boyce said provides great opportunities for social experiences. Perhaps the most novel recent initiative has been “JonesDash,” based on the popular DoorDash food delivery service. Several times a week, faculty members place orders for snacks and drinks and students do the rest, writing receipts, tracking down the items requested in the school's small “store,” delivering the orders to teachers and collecting payments. Carmen Smith, a Sugar Hill Elementary School advanced math teacher, has been nominated for the 2022-2023 National LifeChanger of the Year Award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence, and leadership. Smith was nominated by her friend and neighbor, Nikki Soroko, for her humility and work in the classroom. Each school year, the LifeChanger of the Year award receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eighteen individual LifeChanger of the Year awards will be given during the 2022-2023 school year, including: ♦ One grand prize winner who will receive $10,000 to be shared with their school/district.  Four grand prize finalists who will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school/district. ♦ 10 LifeChanger Award winners who will receive $3,000 to be shared with their school/district. ♦ One Spirit Award winner. 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Interview with Aarefah, a sexual abuse survivorWe are grateful for our listeners. So many survivors have tuned in, listened to our show, and have sent messages asking to come on and share their stories. We are honored to bring you another interview in our popular Survivor Series. Aarefah is a sexual assault survivor and human rights advocate. She was assaulted by a fellow college student who she worked with at her university's math tutoring service. Aarefah shares her experience as she reported the assault and pursued justice through the legal system. She also provides advice for other survivors who are navigating their own path to healing. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- AarefahAbout AarefahAarefah is a human rights advocate who has served as a keynote speaker on several college campuses including UC Berkeley, Diablo Valley College, Diablo Valley Peace and Justice Center, San Francisco State University, Pasadena City College, Wayne State University, University of Michigan and UC Irvine. You can find more information about Aarefah's quest for justice here. 

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, October 18th, 2022. I’m back at it ladies and gentleman… I got a tad sick last week which threw off our Daily News Brief schedule last week, but we’re good to go this week. Before I dive into the news: Classical Conversations Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. They provide a classical Christ-centered curriculum, local like-minded communities across the United States and in several countries, and they train parents who are striving to be great classical educators in the home. For more information and to get connected, please visit their website at ClassicalConversations.com. Again that’s ClassicalConversations.com. https://www.theepochtimes.com/kanye-west-to-buy-parler-to-cement-its-uncancelable-status-protect-conservative-views_4800734.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Kanye West to Buy Parler to Cement Its ‘Uncancelable’ Status, Protect Conservative Views Billionaire musician Kanye West is buying Parler, the free speech-championing social media app that rose to prominence amid allegations that rival Twitter was suppressing conservative voices. Parler, which bills itself as “the world’s pioneering uncancelable free speech platform,” announced the purchase agreement in principle in a press release on Oct. 17, the same day that West joined the service. “In a world where conservative opinions are considered to be controversial we have to make sure we have the right to freely express ourselves,” West, who has legally changed his name to Ye, said in a statement. Parler has not disclosed how much West will pay for the platform nor whether the purchase will yield any policy changes, with the deal expected to close by year’s end. “The proposed acquisition will assure Parler a future role in creating an uncancelable ecosystem where all voices are welcome,” Parler said in a statement. George Farmer, the CEO of Parlement Technologies, the parent company of Parler, welcomed West’s involvement in the platform. “This deal will change the world, and change the way the world thinks about free speech,” Farmer said in a statement. The development comes after West was recently locked out of his Instagram and Twitter accounts after making posts alleged to be anti-Semitic. https://thepostmillennial.com/defund-the-police-councilwoman-begs-seattle-police-for-protection-after-poop-thrown-at-her-house?utm_campaign=64487 'Defund the police' councilwoman begs Seattle Police for protection after 'poop' thrown at her house Kshama Sawant, the Seattle City Council member who led the charge to defund the police department is now requesting police to protect her home in response to repeated scatological vandalism. Sources told The Post Millennial that over the past month someone has been throwing human feces at the Marxist councilmember’s home. According to the source, the Seattle Police Department responded and took a report, and the councilmember is now requesting a “permanent patrol presence monitoring her place from 5 pm -10 pm every day.” This is not the first time the radical councilmember has asked for police protection. In December 2020 following the riots that rocked the city in the wake of the death of George Floyd, Sawant demanded police protection in response to threats. However, it was later revealed that Sawant had used the threats for publicity before contacting the Seattle police. Sawant was one of the most vocal members of the defund the police movement in Seattle which led to hundreds of officers leaving the force. Following the defunding movement, crime skyrocketed, and the city is on track to beat last year’s record-high number of homicides. Rapes and assaults have also spiked. 911 response times have steadily climbed and many residents reported being placed on hold. During the 2020 riots, Sawant used her key to let protestors into Seattle City Hall after hours so that the mob could occupy the building which was also closed to the public due to the pandemic. Sawant also led a group of rioters during the deadly Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone in the councilmember's district to the home of then-Mayor Jenny Durkan, the location of which was protected under confidentiality laws from her time as a US attorney. The rioters vandalized the house during the stunt. In addition to Sawant supporting the deadly occupation of six blocks of Seattle, her staff set up tents inside the zone to collect signatures for a ballot initiative. Sawant's office was not available for comment. https://www.dailywire.com/news/a-navy-veteran-showed-up-for-jury-duty-the-judge-sent-him-to-jail-for-not-wearing-a-mask A Navy Veteran Showed Up For Jury Duty. The Judge Sent Him To Jail For Not Wearing A Mask. A North Carolina Superior Court judge ordered a prospective juror to spend 24 hours in jail after he refused to wear a mask in the courtroom. Judge Charles Gilchrist is the only judge in the courthouse who enforces a mask mandate after North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper lifted a statewide mask mandate for most indoor settings over a year ago. Gilchrist found 47-year-old Gregory Hahn of Harnett County in contempt of court for his refusal to follow the judge’s mask order, WRAL News reported. “The irony of all this is the judge was talking to me without a mask,” said Hahn, a Navy veteran who reportedly served on the President’s Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. “If safety was such a concern, I go to jail [with] no mask requirements with inmates.” Clerk of Superior Court Renee Whittenton said in a statement that each of the prospective jurors were told of Gilchrist’s mask rule when they checked in, and the court provided them with masks if they did not have one, but Hahn said he was not made aware of the mandate, and it was not listed on Hahn’s court summons. The courthouse does not have any signs that state masks are required. A joint order by Harnett and Lee counties from March stated that masks are optional in hallways, foyers, restrooms, meeting rooms, and similar areas, but the order allowed presiding judges to decide whether they wanted a mask mandate in the courtroom. The Navy veteran and single father said Gilchrist asked him twice if he was refusing to wear a mask, and Hahn said he was. The judge then reportedly ordered Hahn to spend 24 hours in jail, and he was handcuffed and taken away minutes later. Hahn said he asked Gilchrist if he could call his son who was at home, but the judge refused his request. https://www.theepochtimes.com/9-million-californians-to-partake-in-earthquake-drill_4799812.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport 9 Million Californians to Partake in Earthquake Drill LOS ANGELES—Millions of people in government offices, businesses, and schools throughout Los Angeles County this week will stop everything for a minute to “drop, cover, and hold on” during a statewide earthquake preparedness drill, now in its 14th year. The Great California ShakeOut of 2022 is scheduled for 10:20 a.m. Oct. 20. “What we do to prepare now, before this big earthquake, will determine how well we can survive and recover,” according to a statement posted on ShakeOut.org. “Great ShakeOut Earthquake drills are annual opportunities to learn and practice earthquake safety with millions of people.” The ShakeOut website indicated that 9.2 million Californians are slated to participate in the drill. During last year’s event, about 7.6 million statewide registered to take part. The first drill was held in 2008. In Los Angeles County, more than 3.2 million people have registered for this week’s drill. Municipalities whose local government employees will be involved include Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Burbank, and Santa Clarita. Multiple Los Angeles city and county agencies are also signed up, including Metrolink and Metro, the Los Angeles police and fire departments, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Public Libraries, and the city departments of Recreation and Parks, Housing, Aging, and General Services. Most Los Angeles area community colleges and universities will be participating including the Los Angeles Community College District, Santa Monica College, Pasadena City College, UCLA, and USC. A majority of the county’s kindergarten through 12th-grade school districts, along with private and charter schools, will have students and staff participating. According to ShakeOut.org, the objective is to emphasize precautions during a 7.8-magnitude or larger quake along the southernmost portion of the San Andreas fault. The drill in 2019 came just over three months after the early July quakes that struck Ridgecrest. The 6.4- and 7.1-magnitude shakers caused significant damage to roads and structures in the hamlet, which lies just south of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station. Californians should be prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours following a major disaster. That includes having a first-aid kit, medications, food, and enough water for each member of a household to drink one gallon per day, according to local and state officials. Homeowners and renters should also know how to turn off the gas in their residences in case of leaks. Redballoon Not so long ago, the American dream was alive and well. Employees who worked hard were rewarded, and employers looked for people who could do the job, not for people who had the right political views. RedBalloon.work is a job site designed to get us back to what made American businesses successful: free speech, hard work, and having fun. If you are a free speech employer who wants to hire employees who focus on their work and not identity politics, then post a job on RedBalloon. If you are an employee who is being censored at work or is being forced to comply with the current zeitgeist, post your resume on RedBalloon and look for a new job. redballoon.work, the job site where free speech is still alive! www.redballoon.work Now it’s time for my favorite topic… sports! So this happened over the weekend: #3 Alabama vs #6 Tennessee Highlights (GAME OF THE YEAR) | Week 7 | 2022 College Football Highlights Play 16:44-17:31 That was one of the best college football games in recent memory for me, as #6 Tennessee took down #3 Alabama 52-49 as the clock hit zero. Also, from the west coast, how about this game? #7 USC vs #20 Utah Football Game Highlights 10 15 2022 Play 30:45-31:00 Play 33:22-33:36 How can you not be romantic about college football? Utah took down the #7 and undefeated USC Trojans 43-42. Apologies to friend of the show David Bahnsen… Those were the two best games of the season thus far in my book, and both on the same weekend no less! But how about some other scores? #5 Clemson def. FSU 34-28 #4 Michigan def. #10 Penn State 41-17 #8 TCU def. OK ST 43-40 Tons of undefeated teams came tumbling down this weekend! Lastly in Baseball, The Padres sent the Dodgers home packing after their Saturday win… they won the series 3-1. The Astros advanced after sweeping the Mariners. The Phillies defeated the Braves 8-3 to win the series 3-1. The Yankees and the Indians… not guardians… Indians, are tied at two games a piece after the Yankees won 4-2 on Sunday.