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Show Notes: Tanya Selvaratnam shares her journey from high school to present day. She moved to New York after graduating and worked at Columbia Law School's Center for Chinese Legal Studies. She also assisted Anna Deavere Smith on her show “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” about the LA riots. Tanya went back to Harvard for graduate school, studying Chinese language and the history of law. An Adventure in Theatre  After her father passed away, she returned to New York, where she was working on the Beijing Women's Conference. Wandering the streets one day, she came across The Performing Garage with a poster on the wall for a show by the Wooster Group. On a whim, she slipped a note on the door offering to help in any capacity and was taken on as an intern. Before long, she was asked to come to rehearsals, and, despite having no intentions of becoming a performer, this led to her performing with the Wooster Group. She toured all over the world with them and with other companies like the Builders Association. On Becoming a Film Producer Currently, Tanya writes books and makes movies. She also advises various organizations, foundations, and corporations. She recently started advising the Open Future Lab in Vienna, Austria. She has also worked as a producer, which began when she worked at the Ms. Foundation for Women, on what was then called "Take Our Daughters to Work Day" as well as the Gloria awards. She also worked with Jed Weintrob, whom she had met at Harvard when she was in his production of “Dracula.” In the late 90s, Jed asked her to produce a movie he was writing at the time. It went on to premiere at Sundance and then the Berlinale in 2002. This led to more work as a producer, and Tanya is still currently producing.  The Connection between Event Organizer and Film Producer Tanya shares her experiences in organizing events since high school. While at Phillips Academy Andover, she was the head of the South Asian Students Association and served on the divestment committee during apartheid days. She organized events like readings of poetry, essays, and performances to raise awareness about activism and advocacy. After college, she also organized events for the youth tent at the Women's Conference in China, where she performed a piece called "Wet Sari Syndrome," which was a take on Bollywood movies. Tanya learned the craft of producing films directly from her friend and trusted colleague, Jed. She was willing to work hard, focusing on tasks such as finding locations, cleaning up the set, and figuring out what needed to happen to make the film come together. Tanya was able to tap into her resources and connections to make shoots possible and be attentive to Jed's vision. Dealing with Difficult Times The conversation turns to her experience with bullying and harassment, which she has faced in various situations. She deals with this by focusing on her tasks and work. Tanya goes to Portland to write and escape from these situations, as it provides a safe space to escape the pressures of life. She also talks about her two books, The Big Lie: Motherhood, Feminism, and the Reality of the Biological Clock, which grew out of her own struggles with fertility and Assume Nothing: A Story of Intimate Violence. When dealing with fertility issues, Tanya was shocked at the amount of misinformation surrounding fertility awareness. She talks about the problems with sex education in America and how the book changed when she was diagnosed with two types of cancer. In her second book, she shares her experiences of being entrapped in an abusive relationship with former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. She explains why she was motivated to write the book and why she went into hiding after her story first became public. Working with Cultural Institutions Tanya has also worked on cultural events around the world, such as at the Rubell Museum in Miami, the Women's Conference in China, with Anna Deavere Smith and the Wooster Group. She has collaborated with major institutions and museums, such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Barbican in London, and Victoria Theatre in Singapore. She toured to 62 cities all over the world in a space of 12 years. She's also worked with the Sundance Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. She talks about The Federation, an organization that aims to show how art unites people and keeps cultural borders open. She recently worked with Carrie Mae Weems at the Torino book fair in Italy.  Co-directing and Producing a Documentary Short Tanya co-directed and produced a 13-minute documentary short called Love to the Max, which was acquired by the New Yorker magazine and recently nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary Short. The film was inspired by the mother of Max Briggle, who was targeted for loving and supporting her trans kid. Tanya was inspired to make the film after Max Briggle's mother reached out to a women's listserv for help because she'd been approached by child protection services. Tanya has also been working with Catherine Gund for 17 years, producing a film called Paint Me a Road Out of Here, which is about the interconnected journeys of artists Faith Ringgold and Mary Baxter. She is also working on a new book called Love Me and Leave Me, which is about adventures through intimate pleasure and intimacy in many forms. Influential Harvard Professors and Courses Tanya initially thought she would study science at Harvard but found the large classes to be lacking in intimacy. She became interested in Chinese history and legal history, taking classes with visiting scholars and professors like Chang Weijen, William Alford, Professor Kuhn, and Professor Bol; Caroline Reeves, a graduate student, helped her decide what to explore for her thesis. Timestamps: 05:38: Transition to Producing and Social Justice Work  13:22: Challenges and Learning in the Film Industry  20:28: Personal Struggles and Advocacy  34:07: Work with Museums and Cultural Institutions  37:11: Future Projects and Reflections  41:10: Harvard Experiences and Influences  Links: Website: Tanyaturnsup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyaauthor/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is recommended by Olu  Ajilore, class of ‘92, who reports: “The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 report is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, or AFSP. AFSP is a volunteer organization that supports those affected by suicide through research, education and advocacy. I've worked with our local chapter of AFSP raising funds with their annual out of the darkness walks, and I'm proud to serve on the Scientific Council for AFSP. You can learn more about their work@afsp.org.”   To learn more about their work, visit: afsp.org      

What happens when a major foundation president decides to speak out boldly during a crisis? How can philanthropy surge resources to protect nonprofit workers facing unprecedented job losses? In this season finale of the Fund the People Podcast, host Rusty Stahl sits down with John Palfrey, President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to explore how courage becomes contagious in times of sector-wide attacks. You'll discover the real math behind foundation payout increases, learn why one foundation moved from 5% to 6% giving (adding $150 million over two years), and understand the strategic thinking behind multi-year general operating support.Palfrey shares the behind-the-scenes story of how MacArthur Foundation responded to federal cuts targeting nonprofits—from increasing their payout rate to joining solidarity campaigns that have gathered nearly 700 institutional signatures. He offers frank "real talk" about the trade-offs of long-term funding, explains why he believes in the constitutional "freedom to give," and discusses how foundations calculated that nonprofit grantees lost about 12% of their federal funding. This conversation reveals both the possibilities and limitations of philanthropic response during crisis.As attacks on nonprofits continue through 2025, this episode provides essential insights for anyone working in or with the social sector. Whether you're a nonprofit leader wondering how to navigate funding relationships, a foundation professional considering how to increase impact, or simply someone who believes in the power of organized giving, you'll gain practical knowledge about how major philanthropy is adapting to meet this unprecedented moment—and why taking summer breaks might be the most important advice of all.Funding for Real Change - fundingforrealchange.com (true cost initiative tools)Season 5, Episode 7: "The Great Double Standard" (Rusty's rant about foundation overhead policies)Season 4, Episode 10: “MacArthur Foundation Makes Changes to End Nonprofit Starvation Cycle – with Kenneth Jones, MacArthur Foundation” interview about MacArthur's indirect cost policy Season 7, Episode 17: “Meet the Moment: A Call to Action for Funders – with Shaady Salehi, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project”Season 7, Episode 1: “Do Funders Understand the Nonprofit Burnout Crisis? – with Elisha Smith Arrillaga, CEP” on the 2024 State of NonprofitsHR 9495 - "The Big, Bloated Bill" (link to Congress.gov full text)Center for Effective Philanthropy “State of Nonprofits 2025: What Funders Need to Know” John Palfrey's guest post on CEP blog “Courage in Unity: A Funder's Response to the ‘State of Nonprofits'” (June 3, 2025 response to the report)Council on Foundations public solidarity sign-on campaign - (694+ institutional signatures supporting philanthropy's freedom to give)"Meet the Moment" commitment - Trust-based philanthropy pledge (nearly 200 institutional signatures)The Courage Project - Coalition of nonprofits and foundations launched May 2025BioJohn Palfrey is President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation's largest philanthropies with assets of approximately $8 billion.Prior to joining the Foundation, Palfrey served as Head of School at Phillips Academy Andover. During his tenure, the number of faculty members of color doubled, and the student body grew more diverse. Palfrey was the Henry N. Ess III Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Library and Information Resources at Harvard Law School. Palfrey served as Executive Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. He is founding board chair of the Digital Public Library of America, and is the former board chair of LRNG.Palfrey has published extensively on how young people learn in a digital era, as well as the effects of new technologies on society at large. Palfrey holds a JD from Harvard Law School, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and an AB from Harvard College.

Join us as we dive into the incredible journey of Terrell Ivory, the head coach at Phillips Academy Andover. In this episode, Terrell shares his inspiring story, from his post-graduate year at Andover, to playing at Davidson College, to his professional basketball career in England. He also opens up about his coaching experiences at Blair Academy and Colgate University. Terrell emphasizes the importance of education, hard work, and balancing academics with athletics. He discusses the significance of relationships and truly caring for the well-being of players, both on and off the court. As a coach, Terrell is passionate about helping young athletes reach their goals and improve in all aspects of their lives.Key Takeaways:Post-Graduate Year at Andover: How it set the foundation for Terrell's future success.College Basketball at Davidson: What it was like playing and learning under Coach McKillop.Professional Play and Coaching: Insights from playing in England and coaching at Blair Academy and Colgate.Transformative Power of Education: How education can create positive change and personal growth.Skills for D1 Level Guards: The importance of selflessness and doing the little things to help the team win.Running a Marathon: Lessons in discipline, mental toughness, and overcoming adversity.Gratitude and Positive Mindset: Essential elements for personal happiness and success.Terrell's story is a testament to the power of dedication, resilience, and the transformative impact of great coaching. Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a coach, or a parent, you'll find valuable insights in this episode.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction and Background6:08 Transition to Davidson College9:08 Lessons Learned from Coaching at Blair Academy14:13 Witnessing the Success of Steph Curry at Davidson17:56 Gaining a New Perspective at Colgate University30:44 The Fulfillment of Coaching and Youth Development34:04 The Transformative Power of Education36:47 What It Takes for a Guard to Play at the D1 Level39:33 Lessons Learned from Running a Marathon46:32 The Importance of Gratitude and a Positive Mindset#PrepSchoolBasketball #CollegeRecruiting #AthleteDevelopment #BasketballCoaching #D1BasketballConnect with Terrell: Email | tivory@andover.eduInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/teivory1981/Twitter | https://twitter.com/ivory3383Connect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics Email | coryheitz@gmail.com Phone | 859-317-1166 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast: iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-athletics-podcast/id1546265809?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXFiIOhoHinzsReYbJ Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c37179d-3371-47f9-9d97-fd569e8802a7/prep-athletics-basketball-podcast #AmazonMusic

Therese Zemlin has worked in a range of media, including paper, welded steel, light, digital media, and natural materials. Her work ranges from small sculpture to installation and is inspired by elements and phenomena of the ever-changing natural world. She has exhibited her work nationally, and has received numerous grants, including a Southern Arts Federation/National Endowment for the Arts Regional Fellowship, and a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant. After earning a BFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin, Zemlin taught Fibers and Sculpture at the University of South Carolina, Columbia; Appalachian State University in North Carolina; and Phillips Academy Andover. She currently divides her time between Saint Paul and the north woods of Minnesota. 

Terrell Ivory is the boys' basketball head coach at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts. He has served as the head coach since 2012, taking over the program from which he graduated in 2000. TI began his coaching career at Blair Academy as an assistant basketball coach and math teacher. After leaving Blair, he served three seasons as an assistant coach at Davidson where he worked for his college coach, Bob McKillop and had the opportunity to work with Steph Curry. From there, Ivory moved on to Colgate University where he worked for Matt Langel for one season before returning to Andover.TI played his college basketball at Davidson where he was a four year letterman who played in 67 games. He played professionally in England for one season before beginning his coaching career.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comFollow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to check out the Hoop Heads Podcast Network for more great basketball content.Make sure you have pen and paper as you listen to this episode with Terrell Ivory, boys' basketball head coach at Phillips Academy Andover in the state of Massachusetts.Website - https://athletics.andover.edu/teams/bbavEmail - tivory@andover.eduTwitter - @PABoysBballVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballMention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.TrainWhether you're a beginner basketball player looking for a place to start or a seasoned vet looking to level up your skills, your new go-to secret weapon is Train.Train is a basketball training and education...

Elliot Chung, a student at Phillips Academy Andover, interviewed me recently for his new Philosophy for the Modern Mind podcast, and we decided to share our conversation on this podcast as well. We talk in particular about how Stoicism could be of practical benefit to young people, and the challenges they face today. Thank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so feel free to share it.Thank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life at donaldrobertson.substack.com/subscribe

Join Chenxing Han, author of Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists (North Atlantic Books, 2021), for a discussion of her new book One Long Listening: A Memoir of Grief, Friendship, and Spiritual Care. From Penguin Random House:How do we grieve our losses? How can we care for our spirits? one long listening offers enduring companionship to all who ask these searing, timeless questions. Immigrant daughter, novice chaplain, bereaved friend: author Chenxing Han (Be the Refuge) takes us on a pilgrimage through the wilds of grief and laughter, pain and impermanence, reconnecting us to both the heartache and inexplicable brightness of being human. Eddying around three autumns of Han's life, one long listening journeys from a mountaintop monastery in Taiwan to West Coast oncology wards, from oceanside Ireland to riverfront Phnom Penh. Through letters to a dying friend, bedside chaplaincy visits, and memories of a migratory childhood, Han's startling, searching memoir cuts a singular portrait of a spiritual caregiver in training. Just as we touch the depths, bracing for resolution, Han's swift, multilingual prose sweeps us back to unknowingness: 不知最親切. Not knowing is most intimate. Chinese mothers, hillside graves. A dreamed olive tree, a lost Siberian crane. The music of scripts and silence. These shards–bright, broken, giddy, aching–are mirrors to our own lives in joy and sorrow. A testament to enduring connection by a fresh and urgent new literary voice, one long listening asks fearlessly into the stories we inhabit, the hopes we relinquish, and what it means simply to be, to and for the ones we love. Chenxing Han is the author of the widely reviewed Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists with North Atlantic Books. She is a regular contributor to Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and other publications, and a frequent speaker and workshop leader at schools, universities, and Buddhist communities across the nation. She has received fellowships from Hedgebrook, Hemera Foundation, the Lenz Foundation, and elsewhere. Chenxing holds a BA from Stanford University, an MA in Buddhist Studies from the Graduate Theological Union, and a certificate in Buddhist chaplaincy from the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, California. She is a co-teacher of Listening to the Buddhists in Our Backyard at Phillips Academy Andover, and a co-organizer of May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial for Asian American Ancestors.

In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks to Michael Andre Ford about removing the Veil so people have a direct experience meeting, hearing, feeling and seeing Angels and other loving figures.  For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/michael-andre-ford        Highlights from today's episode include: Michael Andre Ford my big message is, this is just about more love in the moment, if I'm going to postulate on something big...love is the fabric of the universe, relax, people like less thinking less the rat race, pump the brakes on that, and I don't mean all the time, you're still gonna think a ton.   Michael Andre Ford You can see whatever this looks like to you and say the color out loud, but then hold your own finger up and see the light coming off your finger against the blue skies, fantastic or shut off TV. That'll make your colors pop. But watch what happens if you play your favorite song or symphony and dance a little you let go more. There's always further growth and expansion available.   Michael Andre Ford positivity itself is total abundance. And my opinion on this is you have this incredible, it's like the Hoover Dam with love trapped behind the Hoover Dam, except it's so much bigger than that. And it's the most sparkly rainbow light for water ever, like out of a Disney film. And so, you have more connection to the universe, your higher self by the way, you can see your soul...eyes open.    ABOUT MICHAEL ANDRE FORD: Michael André Ford is an Angel Intuitive based in San Antonio, TX, who helps people meet, hear see Angels, Guides and other loving figures, including passed-over loved ones and pets. Michael connects you to yourself and the Universe without a barrier. As Michael moves energy, you transition out of thinking and into your heart where All is possible. There, you hear, feel and see the beautiful beings that are here to support you on your present journey. There is healing as well. Allow, Ask & Receive. There are no limits. Michael believes that the greatest form of human compassion is to empower people to listen for their own answers to their life questions. Michael's professional background in the past was as a public relations professional in NYC. He graduated from Middlebury College and Phillips Academy Andover. He's been running for 40 years and loves bodyboarding in the ocean. Core purpose/ passion : My core mission is to help people let go and meet, hear and see Angels. Everyone can meet and get to know their own Angels too! There are plenty of unconditional love figures who are also here to help out. This is about taking your skills to the next level. About getting answers for any topic you wish. About Healing. About opening your Heart more. Find out who you are, what your purpose in life is, and what steps to take to get there. –  Website  | Facebook  | Instagram | LinkedIn  | Twitter  | TikTok | YouTube |     ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER As a recently De-Registered board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I've seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.   My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'.  I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through Bowen College and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.   So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".   Mission: A Healer in Every Household!   For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.    For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips       ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFÉ:   Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives.   Follow Manon Bolliger, on social media! FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrManonBolliger/   IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmanonbolliger/     Follow the podcast on social media! FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe       Follow on Social – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Linktr.ee | Rumble   * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release.

Rabbi Marc Baker is the President and CEO of Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), a Jewish non-profit organization in Massachusetts. Having spent most of his life in Greater Boston's Jewish community, Rabbi Marc has served as Head of School at Gann Academy, Greater Boston's pluralistic Jewish high school, for over a decade. He has also served as scholar-in-residence for CJP's Cynthia and Leon Shulman Acharai Leadership Program from 2013 to 2018. Rabbi Marc has also spent 4 years in Jerusalem studying at Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and The Hebrew University. He attended Phillips Academy Andover and received his bachelor's degree in religious studies at Yale University. Currently, Rabbi Marc resides in Brookline, Massachusetts with his wife and four children. Rabbi Marc joins me today to share his perspective on what it means to be human. He describes the CJP mission to bring people together and how the organization's mission aligns with his perspective on humanity. He explains why he believes being human is not merely an individual journey, but an inter-connected one and how the modern world has lost that deep sense of interconnection. We discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has encouraged people's sense of excessive individuality and inequality and how we can use this experience as a way to realize our individual and collective humanity as an effective guide toward a better future generation. We also discuss how moments of micro and macro fear provide us with unique opportunities of choice and the importance of getting comfortable with the complexities of being courageous. “We are, fundamentally - in our DNA - inter-connected with one another.” - Rabbi Marc Baker This week on Insert:Human●     How CJP's mission aligns with what Rabbi Marc believes the definition of ‘being human' truly is●     Why Rabbi Marc believes the human journey is not, fundamentally, an individual one●     Unpacking the term ‘individuality' and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people's sense of excessive individuality and inequality●     The COVID Paradox of Intimacy and what Rabbi Marc believes our greatest obstacle for us to realize is our individual and collective humanity●     Confronting moments of macro and micro fear and how it's an opportunity to choose whether to embrace fear or embrace courage●     Getting comfortable with the complexity and spectrum of being courageous●     The Circles of Trust concept and the two fundamental challenges of building cultural community●     How the Jewish community is contributing to a better world Our Favorite Quotes:●     “Choosing hope over fear does not mean denying that we feel fear.” - Rabbi Marc Baker●     “It's very hard to make decisions when you acknowledge there might be more than one right way.” - Rabbi Marc Baker●     “It's continuity in the name of transformation. It's knowing where you come from because it has something to say to where you're going.” - Rabbi Marc Baker Resources Mentioned:●     Book: Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker J. Palmer Connect with Rabbi Marc Baker:●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies on LinkedIn●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies on Instagram●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies on Facebook●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies on Twitter●     Rabbi Marc Baker on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

For the second-to-last episode in our private school series, our guest Kayla narrates her journey from a New Jersey public school to the total environment of Phillips Academy — Andover. Growing up middle class in the suburbs, Kayla's entry into Prep for Prep's “Prep 9” program meant a 90-minute commute to the big city and a newfound sense of class consciousness. Getting to know her Prep peers, largely from low-income backgrounds, was a lesson in economic inequality. When she got to Andover, however, the pendulum swung in the opposite direction, making Kayla keenly aware of the privilege she lacked. Black and openly queer by 14, she realizes in retrospect that the institution was not one made for people like her. But boarding school, despite its normalization of whiteness and extreme wealth, was an overwhelmingly positive part of Kayla's development. Still, Kayla finds that the Prep 9 model is not a scalable one promising meaningful change for the American education crisis. Other topics include the racial politics of dating in boarding school, the contention over romantic room visitations, and the preppy classics (Vineyard Vines) vs. the American classics (Hollister).

SUMMARY      As a Marine Corps infantry officer, Congressman Moulton served four tours in Iraq, including two as a platoon commander and two as General David Petraeus' Special Assistant. He left the Marine Corps in 2008 with the rank of Captain. Prior to this, he attended Phillips Academy Andover and (eventually) Harvard University, graduating in 2001 with a degree in physics. After serving in Iraq, Congressman Moulton used the G.I. Bill to complete combined degrees in public administration and business before joining Texas Central as managing director and constructing the nation's first high-speed train line. Eventually, on the promise of providing fresh leadership to Congress, Congressman Moulton was chosen to represent Massachusetts in 2014. He co-chaired the Future of Defense Task Force as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and it recently released a groundbreaking bipartisan report on the difficult decisions and wise investments we must make to maintain our national security for the ensuing decades. Today, Congressman Moulton is concentrating on improving veterans' health care and fostering economic growth for Massachusetts families.     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS     00:00:41.390 – 00:09:38.490: Congressman Moulton discusses his service in the U.S. Marine Corps infantry, as well as his 4 tours during the Iraq War. He talks about his transition into a platoon commander, as well as his life prior to joining the Marines. He also talks about how his decision to join the Marine Corps and how his Harvard education and attendance at the Memorial Church influenced many of his later actions and relationships.   00:09:38.490 – 00:16:38.589: Congressman Moulton touches upon his transition from the marines to continuing his education and becoming a Congressman and member of the Armed Services Committee.     00:16:38.660 – 00:18:59.519: Congressman Moulton emphasizes the importance of balance when taking on personal and professional responsibilities. He does this by addressing the impact balance has on one's mental and physical health, as well as on their sense of accomplishment.       Your Move    Show resources: Be an early adopter and evolve for your benefit! To change the world, you must first change yours: genemoran.com/make-your-move/     Get all the resources from this episode on genemoran.com/e35.     Connect with Gene on linkedin.com/in/genemoran/ or visit genemoran.com.     Connect with Congressman Moulton on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/sethmoulton), Facebook (facebook.com/RepMoulton/), Twitter (twitter.com/repmoulton), Instagram (instagram.com/repmoulton), or visit his website (moulton.house.gov).

Paolo Bilotta, Owner of Curava Recycled Glass Surfaces Paolo Graduated from Phillips Academy (Andover, MA), B.S. from Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA), and an owner of 2 companies (Stone fabrication shop in NH and Curava) since 1998. Connect with Paolo on LinkedIn What You’ll Learn In This Episode The business environment is South Florida Combating […]

In today's episode Host Aeriol Ascher has a fun conversation with Michael Andre Ford,  Angel Intuitive about connecting with your angel guides.Tell us a little bit about the work you do: Help people hear, feel and see Angels and other loving figures. Get any answers to any questions, hugs and more.How or why did you begin doing the work that you do?: After a job layoff from a NYC law firm, had a bunch of small experience in Austin, TX. Began opening up slowly. Took photos of Angels. And started to help others let go to be in their heart to meet and experience these loving figures.What kind of things do you assist your clients with?: Any answers to any questions. All languages spoken. See auras, get healing, see Angels standing before you full on. The photos of Angels are nice to initially help a person trust and let go. Historical photos can end up moving a bit.A person can also meet their own cheerleading squad, including their guardian angel. They may also meet passed over loved ones and pets. www.MichaelAndreFord.com has tons of detail and some photos, plus 75+ testimonials from some pretty notable folks.Once a person has owned it individually they may do this with another person for a joint experience together!What SUPER TIP or piece of advice would you like to share with the world?: That everything is already within you. You already have a massive heart that is fully connected to the Universe. Athletes know this when they are in the zone. Artists when they paint with ease. Dancers when everything flows.What we forget is that one moment can really be the same as the next (in a good way! full of love!). Sure, life is ebb and flow but you can enjoy more "flow" anytime you want. Allow, Ask + Receive! Let Angels assist!Slowing down and a little less thinking is always the first step. And this helps to kindle compassion and creates joy!Guest Bio: Michael André Ford is an American Angel Intuitive based in San Antonio who helps people meet, hear and see Angels and many other loving figures. He pulls back the Veil. Meet passed over loved ones and pets. He is the author of "Listening to Angels" that hit #2 on Amazon in April in the "Angel" category.Michael is originally from the East Coast. He started off on Wall Street before switching over to a long career in corporate public relations. He spent 17 years working in New York City and is a graduate of Middlebury College and Phillips Academy Andover.WEBSITE: www.MichaelAndreFord.comSOCIAL MEDIAAMAZON AUTHOR PROFILE: https://www.Amazon.com/author/angelsFACEBOOK PAGE, PERSONAL: https://www.Facebook.com/MichaelAndreFordINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MIchaelAndreFord/TWITTER (see Angel quotes): https://twitter.com/lifewhiskHealing Vibes with AeriolAeriol Ascher BodyMindSoul.TV & Media Network founder, producer, host and Empowered Self-Care book compilerHealing Body Mind and Soul Network Find the healing body Mind and soul network at BodyMindSoul.TV Get your self-mastery journal and self-mastery oracle deck for special pre-order price at: selfmasteryset.aeriolascher.comAeriol Ascher BodyMindSoul.TV & Media Network founder, producer, host and Empowered Self-Care book compilerHealing Body Mind and Soul Network Find the healing body Mind and soul network at BodyMindSoul.TVAeriol Ascher Author, Speaker, Show Host, Producer, Coach Aeriol Ascher Author, Speaker, Show Host, Producer, Coach Support the show

This Episode is brought to you by www.seventy8sports.com Bio Two-time Northeast Region Coach of Year and two-time finalist for National Coach of the Year Kevin Graber has led Phillips Academy Andover to 12 consecutive Central New England Prep Final Four appearances, winning back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013, the school's 10th Central New England Prep Championship in 2016, and another -- the program's 11th -- in 2018. And just this week they dogpiled again to finish first in 2022! In 2021 and 2018, Graber was named Northeast Region Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), New England Coach of the Year by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association, and finalist for National Coach of the Year by both organizations. He's also a featured presenter each year at the World Baseball Coaches Convention at Mohegan Sun, and he's also presented at last year's ABCA National Convention in Chicago. On the show we discuss Time Stamps 01:00- First 100 days on the job 05:00- Dogpile stories 13:00- The art of communication 21:00- Standards/Core Values 25:00- Promotion of the program 38:00- Offseason Program 45:00- In Season Practices  50:00- Post Season Contact https://twitter.com/real_PAbaseball https://www.instagram.com/bigbluebaseball/ kgraber@andover.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael André Ford is internationally renowned for removing the veil that prevents you from seeing and hearing your Angels.  Tune in to hear how its done and how to feel the direct benefit of angelic communication in your life. Michael is an Angel Intuitive who helps people meet, hear & see Angels, Guides and other loving figures, including passed-over loved ones and pets. How? Michael removes the Veil so you have a direct experience. Michael currently lives in San Antonio but he's originally from the East Coast. He started off on Wall Street before switching over to corporate public relations and spent 17 years working in New York City. He graduated from Middlebury College and Phillips Academy Andover.  

Listen to Quincy Evans, MBA, share his experience living on Long Island, New York with his family during the pandemic and working from home while his two young children went to school online in the spring of 2020, and then returned to in-person-classes in the fall of 2020. He worked for a financial institution that had the technology to allow him to easily work from home during the pandemic. He shares that the spring of 2020 was a lost academic time for children.Born and raised in The Bronx, Quincy speaks on how the Covid-19 pandemic illuminated socio-economic-racial divides in the U.S.A. Speaking on economic disparity in the U.S.A, Quincy notes that the pandemic “really exposed the haves versus the have nots. Not every household had internet access in the city. If you had access, you didn't have a device… And that's one thing that you realized, that you just take for granted. I remember when the pandemic hit, I bought my kids Chromebooks off of Groupon in January of 2020 and then all of the sudden there were no Chromebooks left, because everyone needed to buy a Chromebook to do school from home…”Quincy identifies as Black and African American. We met when we were students in Prep 9 — a rigorous academic program that prepares students of color to attend boarding school. He attended Phillips Academy Andover and I attended The Taft School.

We head over to prep baseball on this week’s ABCA Podcast with, Phillips Academy Andover head coach, Kevin Graber. Graber also carries the title of senior associate director of admission at Andover. Phillips Andover has become a consistent winner during Coach Graber’s tenure. Graber has had a unique path in the game playing baseball at Winthrop, Saint Rose and professionally. He has coached at every level of baseball. He is also a cancer survivor. Graber spoke on the main stage at this year’s Chicago Convention. In this episode we cover cold weather practice planning, what he learned coaching summer ball, his battle with lymphoma, what he loves about teaching and coaching at Phillips Andover and his preparation for speaking on the Main Stage. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. The ABCA podcast is also sponsored by TeamBuildr. TeamBuildr is offering both in-season & off-season strength and conditioning programs specific to pitchers or position players. These programs come free with any TeamBuildr free trial. Their software is trusted and used by the best. TeamBuildr has helped propel many teams to win championships, and most recently the World Series Championship, Atlanta Braves. Personally, we used TeamBuildr my last couple of years at Western Illinois. You can get the program once you start a 14-day trial with TeamBuildr. Use promo code ABCA when you sign up for your free trial at TeamBuildr.com that is T E A M B U I L D R.com.

Ms. Nashira Layade is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Business Services, at Realogy Holdings Corp. (https://www.realogy.com/), and she leads Realogy's technology infrastructure, security, operations, and support strategies. Realogy Holdings Corp. is an American publicly owned real estate and relocation services company which owns and franchises several real estate brands and brokerages (including Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Cartus, Century 21 Real Estate, Citi-Habitats, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran Group, ERA Real Estate, Sotheby's International Realty and ZipRealty), which supported approximately 1.4 million home transactions in 2020, and offers relocation, lead generation, title, and settlement services. Most recently, Ms. Layade served as senior vice president, chief information security officer for Realogy, responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, and programs necessary to ensure the adequate protection of Realogy's digital information assets and technologies. Ms. Layade's background includes nearly 20 years experience as an executive and thought leader in information security, data privacy, and risk management for multinational Fortune 500 firms in the financial services, media & entertainment, and real estate industries. Prior to joining Realogy in July 2016, Ms. Layade served as an executive director for information security at Time Warner Inc. for nearly five years, and before that served as a director of information security for Prudential Financial. From 2005 to 2009, Ms. Layade held key senior leadership positions at Citibank, including vice president and senior risk control officer, and prior to Citi, spent three years working as a global head of information security for Bloomberg LP. Ms. Layade holds an M.S. in Telecommunication Networks from the Polytechnic Institute of New York University. She obtained a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and is also an alumna of the prestigous Phillips Academy Andover.

Kevin Graber is the Head Baseball Coach at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts and is an outstanding guest! We appreciated hearing about his wild journey through baseball and him sharing about the rabbit holes he has gone down as a coach. Huge thanks to him for an awesome episode! 2:22 - Coach Graber talks us through his (pretty wild) personal baseball journey. 14:00 - KG shares with us the challenge and the appeal of coaching at the prep/high school level, explores ways he's tried to create advantages, and talks about establishing a culture of both structure and freedom. 58:51 - The conversation gets more hitting specific. The guys talk about approach to coaching hitting, development of approach, and get granular about some details. 1:24:09 - KG asks Bobby some questions about the 2015 Home Run Derby. Send us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com Or tag @PeloteroPickle on twitter

Kevin Graber, who is the Senior Associate Director of Admission and Baseball coach at Phillips Academy Andover, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including coaching, marketing, and content creation. Graber chats with Noonan about his path to Andover, which includes both a playing and coaching career to go with time spent in two collegiate athletic communication offices, including Amherst College. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as @NoontimeNation on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support

"How do we make people feel known and loved? How do we demonstrate that in our actions?" // Kevin J. O'Brien is an English teacher and lacrosse coach at University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. // On Episode #58 of the Path to Follow Podcast (recorded 17 June 2021), Jake and Kevin discuss picking up the sport of lacrosse for the first time, attending Phillips Academy Andover, Fitzgerald and 'The Great Gatsby,' windows and mirrors, candid conversations, the power of journaling, empathy for students, gratitude, yoga, the Bread Loaf School of English, Western Reserve Academy, mental health and well-being, and some of Kevin's several book recommendations: 'Permission to Feel' by Marc Brackett, Ph.D., 'Fear Less: How to Win Your Way in Work & Life' by Dr. Pippa Grange, and 'The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever' by Michael Bungay Stanier. //

"I'm happy to continue exploring music for the rest of my life"Our guest for this episode of MFM Speaks Out is Michael Harrison. Michael is a composer, pianist, vocalist, and music educator. His unique approach to piano includes the use of tunings and structures that extend the ancient concept of just intonation, and the incorporation of elements of Indian classical music. He studied piano from the age of 6, composition from the age of 17,and Indian raga from the age of 18. He attended Phillips Academy Andover, graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.M. in composition, where he later received the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award, then received his M.M. in composition at the Manhattan School of Music. After moving to New York City, he studied with La Monte Young through a Dia Art Foundation Apprenticeship-in-Residency, and also studied with master raga vocalist Pandit Pran Nath and Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan. He's a former faculty member of the Rhode Island School of Design, Manhattan School of Music's Contemporary Performance Program, and the Bang on a Can Summer Institute. He is music director at Arts Letters & Numbers (a non profit arts, education, and publishing organization), and the co-founder and president of the American Academy of Indian Classical Music.  In addition he was also a reputable music instrument retailer having been co-founder and partner of Faust Harrison Pianos and presently the co-founder and partner of Cantabile Harrison Pianos.Topics discussed:Michael's beginnings as a musician and composer, his musical and spiritual inspirations, discussions about his compositions, his bridge building between Western and Indian classical music, his innovative use of tunings and temperaments, his innovative approach to the piano, his work as an educator and as a musical instrument retailer, and the business and economic realities of being a professional composer.Music on this episode:“Vision in the Desert”“Mureed”“Hayy: Revealing the Tones”(All music written and performed by Michael Harrison)

— The brain has the ability to protect and heal itself much the same way our bodies are designed to heal after a physical wound. The important thing to remember is that your own brain will be doing the healing and you are the one in control. Valeria Teles interviews Ginny Gray - LCSW, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Recovery Coach, And Speaker Ginny Gray She is a clinical therapist specializing in addiction and trauma. Her experience with individuals and group counseling is extensive. She began her career at Family Centers in Greenwich and Darien, CT, while also interning at Arms Acres in the Bronx, NY  providing substance abuse prevention and counseling for children in residential foster care. From 2008 through 2020 she was the addiction and trauma specialist for The Center for Hope and Renewal in Greenwich, CT providing counseling to children, adolescents and families in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Ginny started Hand in Hand Counseling in 2021. Ginny grew up in New York City, attended Phillips Academy (Andover), Hollins University, and earned my Masters in Social Work at NYU. She is an avid and competitive athlete and mother to two grown children. To learn more about Ginny Gray and her work, please visit: https://www.handinhandcounselingct.com/     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.   

Camille Simone Edwards, Consultant With a Coach's Approach believing in the infinite power of courage. With a strategic course of action, she partners with clients to create new pathways to their short/long-term goals related to personal + professional development. Camille Simone trains clients on how to use courage as the foundational tool to change their lives and then to fiercely maintain it. Camille Simone is excited to meet clients who are seeking to be coached in the learning areas of leadership development, culture, team building, diversity, inclusion, vision, goal setting, and interpersonal communication. Camille is also the Director of DEI at Friends Academy of Long Island New York, a school that she has consulted for across the last 12 years. Bobby Edwards has been a leader in independent school DEI efforts for 35 years. He was one of the original 1986 participants at what is now known as the NAIS People of Color Conference, where he attended as a new Admission Officer from Phillips Academy (Andover). During his 20 years of service at Andover, Bobby rose to be the Senior Associate Dean of Admission and spent his last decade at the Academy as the Dean of Community and Multicultural Development. Bobby moved on to serve as the Director of the DC KIPP to College program. In 2008, Bobby joined the McLean School community in Potomac, Maryland, as the Assistant Director of Admission and Director of Financial Assistance. He went on to serve as the Head of the Lower School and now holds the position of Director of Community Inclusion and External Relations. Bobby is also a resident faculty member at the annual summer Diversity Directions Independent School Seminar. Bobby has presented on DEI issues at a number of conferences and is a contributing author to the AISNE Guide to Hiring and Retaining Teachers of Color, and AISNE's Thriving in Independent Schools: A Guide for Teachers of Color.bedwards@mcleanschool.orghello@camillesimoneconsulting.comhttps://www.camillesimoneconsulting.com/Instagram: camillesimone_coach

Harvard College Student, Peer2Peer Co-Founder and CEO Mr. Douglas Yang @ Fireside采訪者：蔣沛芸，吳業澧Interviewer: Wendy Chong, Lawrence NgYou left Hong Kong to board at St. Paul's to Phillips Academy Andover in the US after grade 8. Did you experience any difficulties in adapting to a completely new environment like Andover? (L)There's a big difference in terms of learning style compared to St. Pauls. St Pauls is very lecture based and the learning style is more traditional, whereas boarding schools are more discussion based and project-centric. There was a lot of interaction and discussion in classes. For example in english class, the teacher wouldn't say a single thing; he/she would just be sitting back and everyone would just discuss. It took a while to adjust to, but having experienced both styles, one can see merits in both of them. In terms of cultural differences, you meet a lot of different people from different backgrounds; At the boarding school, there was more ethnic diversity, so there were many ethnicities within the community. Learning to interact with them was a challenge because sometimes they might not understand your background–or where you come from– and how you see things, and vice versa. But I think by interacting and learning with them in the classroom, I got to know the way they think and speak. Overall, although there were some cultural differences, I think it worked out for the better for me since I got to learn a lot more about other people, a lot of their cultures and a lot of their backgrounds. I've always been more of an outgoing person and enjoyed talking to people, so in that sense, I wasn't super affected by the cultural differences, and it helped me a lot. Do you have any preferences between the different learning styles in Hong Kong and the States? (L)I do have preferences, but it depends on the subject. For instance, math classes in boarding school: the teacher would come in, give you the worksheet, and you would start discussing with your classmates, because you would have had time to pre-study the materials beforehand. When you come into class, you work with your classmates on a set of problems; but sometimes, there would be students that hadn't finished their homework, or because there's only so much you can self-study, so everyone just becomes lost. And because it's a very hands-on experience for the students – especially for subjects like science, math, and other STEM-related subjects, I honestly think that a lecture-based style is more helpful, just because you really need the teacher there to “feed” you the concepts, and you really need that interaction with the teacher. But I think that in terms of humanities subjects like English and Chinese, having that discussion-based style in classrooms is good, because... well it varies on the curriculum, because in St. Paul's focuses more on grammar, obviously–but no one really cares about grammar, like absolutely no one cares about grammar– so the lecture-based style would work more in Hong Kong than in the States. But I think through discussing and interacting with a lot of your classmates in these humanities courses, on a writing level, you learn more vocabulary, you learn how to better structure your sentences, how to write better; and you learn how to voice your opinions better, you learn how to think critically, and how to build off of other peoples' points. These sorts of communication skills and writing skills might be more difficult to get through a lecture-based class. If I had a preference, I think a discussion-based class would be more beneficial in humanities courses, but STEM-subjects would be better as a lecture-based class, in my opinion.Full transcript at: https://bit.ly/3nklh83Editor: Zoë Mae Fedoruk編輯：范達龍心怡

Have you heard of Kingdom Swim? Imagine a blissful summer day in late July in the far reaches of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The weekend kicks off with a swimmer and pet parade and a pasta feed. There's a 1 mile swim. When you're ready you can go a little further out into the lake for a 3 miles swim, or check off your first marathon with a 6 mile swim! Jump up to 10 miles of open lake. Or bust the border to get 25 km under your belt. This is what Phil calls the ladder, it's where my marathon swim journey started…Culminating with a search for a lake monster, as a swimmer scouting the length of the Lake Memphremagog for Memphre. Or perhaps the culmination is swimming across and back? There has been a few doubles!In out interview today, my former neighbor on Sunset Acres, Phil White, tells how he got started by trying to save the local pool and in the process fell in love with open water swimmers. In his own words: I was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on June 28, 1948Education: 1966: HS, Phillips Academy Andover; 1974 BS Columbia University; 1978: JD Georgetown University Law Center. In my younger days, I worked as a carpenter, a carriage driver in Central Park, a casino cashier in Athens, Greece, and as a Research Assistant at Columbia Geology Dept, UVM, Georgetown, and the Federal Judicial Center. In the 1980s I served as Orleans County State’s Attorney, and was a trial attorney for over three decades after that. I was married for 19 years and raised two kids. I was a youth soccer coach for many years. I am a dedicated downhill skier, runner/jogger, boater, and water rat. During the 1980s I was an avid windsurfer. I’ve loved hiking and camping and playing softball and soccer. During the past 40 years, I’ve boated on Lake Memphremagog in all conditions, fair weather and foul, day and night, drunk and sober.I started The Games in 2007 to help raise money for our local recreation center and pool that was in extreme financial distress. When the center closed in 2013, I started a small business, Kingdom Games, to organize, host and promote outdoor running, biking, swimming and ice skating events. We are based on Neuman’s Own, with any net profits dedicated to local charitable events. Over the last decade, open water swimming in the Northeast Kingdom has blossomed. Here’s the chronology:2009 Kingdom Swim2010 Willoughby Swim2011 In Search of Memphre2012 Caspian Swim2013 NEK Swim Week 2014 The Great Skate2015 US Winter Swimming Championship2016 Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival2020 Saturday Clubhous Swim Series In 2021 we will be hosting 25 days of open water swimming: Kingdom Swim (1), NEK Swim Week (8), In Search of Memphre (7), and the Saturday Clubhous Swim Series (9)Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

Dr. SHIVA Ayyadurai, MIT PhD in Biological Engineering, Inventor of Email, Scientist, Engineer, Entrepreneur, U.S. Senate Candidate interview with students at Phillips Academy Andover, @phillipsacademyhistory on a range of issues from #COVID19, #ForcedVa..

From playing at Phillips Academy Andover to leading McGill University Martlets to a National Championship to currently playing overseas, Alex Kiss-Rusk shares her basketball journey. Language is 100% english

EPISODE 10: THE JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY WHILE FINDING YOUR HAPPINESS:  Secrets to Love, Life, Business & Success with Tanner Efinger    WHAT IS THE SELF DISCOVERY JOURNEY? In this episode you will hear Tanner's story of how he moved around the country and the world to build his career and found love along the way. He spent time exploring different forms of theater, acting and arts to follow his passion of theater and acting. Along the way he discovered his voice as an activist in the LGBTQI+ community and representing the community to be a voice and support.    He experienced a shift in his life where he recognized that his identity was at the core of the work he was meant to do. Being an activist was his calling and his mission has be been wholeheartedly called to support Queer people and the Arts while supporting a community that he identifies with and applying his passion in all of the areas.   HOW IT COMES TOGETHER: Secrets to His Passion Accepting all of the cheesy elements that we see in our journey, passion and to then start living through the purpose our lives are intended to serve. Tanner realized his leadership and advocacy for being an activist led to his entrepreneurial life in creating opportunity for local theater and arts.  Opportunity can be presented in the form of a community to define your career in anything and in your future for your own success.   “You can create the career you want, but need a community around doing the same thing”. -Tanner Efinger   CREATING OPPORTUNITY IN A COMMUNITY Using the culture that is existing in our community to continue to grow the economy while continuing to grow it with collaborations, events, and partnerships. Tanner's investment into establishing a business that is for the Queer community has expanded jobs, culture, connections and networks for not just the Queer community but also educating those around us.  Creating a community that is YES AND… "Everyone's path is unique and free advice is what you paid for it!"  ABOUT TANNER After graduating from Phillips Academy Andover, Tanner moved to New York City and received BFA theatre performance training at Marymount Manhattan College. He performed in NYC and LA for 10 years (see Performance CV) and in 2008 Tanner became active in community and national organizing. In 2011, Tanner moved to Oxford, UK where he managed several restaurant and art venues, before developing a career as a freelance theatre artist and creative consultant, promoting and encouraging artistic endeavors on a community scale. In 2017, Tanner moved to Syracuse, New York and founded Breadcrumbs Productions, where he now works as Founding Artistic Director. In 2019, he and his husband Nick opened Wunderbar, a queer bar and theatre in the heart of downtown Syracuse.   CONNECTING WITH TANNER Oxfordshire Theatre Makers (OTM) Podcast Link - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-miriam-higgins-krage-brown-tanner-efinger/id1505376887?i=1000476033662 for Apple and https://open.spotify.com/show/7COcV4qveO2RC8Bf6plf07 for Spotify. www.wunderbarsyr.com Instagram & Facebook @wunderbarsyr www.breadcrumbsproductions.com Instagram & Facebook @breadcrumbsproductions www.tannerefinger.com

Free Produce Movement excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. For More on Douglass: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Douglass Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow

Farmer's Alliance excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. More Farm Stories: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Farmers Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow Follow Fred: Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/

Great Depression and New Negro Alliance excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. For More on New Negro Alliance: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=New+Negro Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow

SNCC and farm labor excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. SNCC and Food Stories: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=SNCC Listen to SNCC's Shirley Sherrod tell her story: Sherod:https://www.southernfoodways.org/…/fighting-for-the-promis…/ Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow

Marcus Garvey excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. For More on Garvey: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Garvey Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow

Excerpts from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. More on Malcolm X: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Malcolm%20 Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow

Work. Shouldn't. Suck. LIVE: The Morning(ish) Show with special guest Christine Bader, co-founder of The Life I Want. [Live show recorded: March 31, 2020.] Lauren and Tim are hosting daily livestreamed chats in April 2020 to connect with leaders in “real time” — about their lives, their organizations, their sector, and the world — during this unprecedented time in our lives. We come together as humans, as community, to talk about the concerns, the hopes, the hurdles, and the promise this particular moment in history offers us. Find the complete list guests, previous videos, and transcripts at WorkShouldntSuck.co (https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/wss-live) . Christine Bader is co-founder of The Life I Want, a storytelling project with Eva Dienel reimagining a future of work that works for all. She is a coach, facilitator, writer, consultant, and speaker whose sweet spot is the messy intersection of business and society. Christine is the author of The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: When Girl Meets Oil (2014). From 2015-17 she was Director of Social Responsibility at Amazon, where she built a global team working to ensure respect for the rights of workers in Amazon supply chains and operations. From 2011-15 her posts included advisor to BSR and visiting scholar at Columbia University, where she co-taught human rights and business. Christine's writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and numerous other publications. She has given talks to conferences, companies, and universities around the world, including a TED talk in July 2014. After earning her MBA from Yale in 2000, Christine joined BP and proceeded to work in Indonesia, China, and the U.K., managing the social impacts of some of the company’s largest projects in the developing world. In 2006 she created a part-time pro bono role as advisor to the U.N. Secretary-General’s Special Representative for business and human rights, a role she took up full-time in 2008 until the U.N. mandate ended in 2011. Christine has also served as a corps member with City Year, a special assistant to the New York City Mayor’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor, and a teaching fellow in community service at Phillips Academy Andover. She is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Christine was named to the 2012-13 class of the Donaldson Fellows Program, which recognizes Yale School of Management graduates “whose personal and professional accomplishments embody the school’s mission to educate leaders for business and society.” Christine played squash and rugby at Amherst College and competed in the 2002 World Ultimate Frisbee Club Championships, but now finds her athletic glory running after her young twins. For 2018-19, she lived in Bali with her family as part of the Green School community. She now lives in McMinnville, Oregon, in the heart of wine country, continuing to search for community and a way of life that is sustainable in every dimension. Lauren Olivia Ruffin currently serves as Fractured Atlas’s Chief External Relations Officer where she is responsible for the organization’s marketing, communications, community engagement, and fundraising. Prior to joining the team at Fractured Atlas, Lauren served as Director of Development for DC-based organizations Martha’s Table and the National Center for Children and Families. She was also fortunate to serve in various roles at and various positions at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Children’s Defense Fund, New Leaders, and AAUW. Before entering the nonprofit sector, Lauren held the position of Assistant Director of Government Affairs for Gray Global Advisors, a bipartisan government relations firm. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in Political Science and obtained a J.D. from the Howard University School of Law. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors of Black Girls Code. And in her spare time, she can be found...

Kennedy asks, what is the relationship between systemic racism and obesity, diabetes, and asthma in low income communities. Excerpts from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. Related Links on Bodega Food: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=bodega Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow

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Excerpts from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. Question from the audience on government subsidies and food justice. Related Link: https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/cooking-with-scraps-la-times-new-critics-and-bestias-origins/the-farm-bill-just-passed-so-whats-in-it Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow

What do neurodegenerative diseases, gerrymandering and ecological inference all have in common? Well, they can all be studied with Bayesian methods — and that’s exactly what Karin Knudson is doing. In this episode, Karin will share with us the vital and essential work she does to understand aspects of neurodegenerative diseases. She’ll also tell us more about computational neuroscience and Dirichlet processes — what they are, what they do, and when you should use them. Karin did her doctorate in mathematics, with a focus on compressive sensing and computational neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. Her doctoral work included applying hierarchical Dirichlet processes in the setting of neural data and focused on one-bit compressive sensing and spike-sorting. Formerly the chair of the math and computer science department of Phillips Academy Andover, she started a postdoc at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical in Fall 2019. Most importantly, rock climbing and hiking have no secrets for her! Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work at https://bababrinkman.com/ ! Links from the show, personally curated by Karin Knudson: Karin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karinknudson Spike train entropy-rate estimation using hierarchical Dirichlet process priors (Knudson and Pillow): https://pillowlab.princeton.edu/pubs/abs_Knudson_HDPentropy_NIPS13.html Fighting Gerrymandering with PyMC3, PyCon 2018, Colin Carroll and Karin Knudson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9I5ZnkWR0A Expository resources on Dirichlet Processes: Chapter 23 of Bayesian Data Analysis (Gelman et al.) and http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/~ywteh/research/npbayes/dp.pdf Hierarchical Dirichlet Processes (introduced the HDP and included applications in topic modeling and for working with time-series data and Hidden Markov Models): https://www.stat.berkeley.edu/~aldous/206-Exch/Papers/hierarchical_dirichlet.pdf A Sticky HDP-HMM with applications to speaker diarization (a nice example of how the HDP can be used with HMM, in this case cleverly adapted so that states have more persistence): https://arxiv.org/abs/0905.2592 If you want to get deeper into the weeds and also get a sense of the history: Dirichlet Processes with Applications to Bayesian Nonparametric Problems (https://projecteuclid.org/euclid.aos/1176342871) and A Bayesian Analysis of Some Nonparametric Problems (https://projecteuclid.org/euclid.aos/1176342360) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learn-bayes-stats/message

Lani Silversides always knew she wanted to be a math teacher and a basketball coach, and today, she's both of those things at the prestigious Phillips Academy Andover boarding school. But she's also a Certified Sport Psychology Coach, an author, and the founder of Mindful Performance, a company that creates resources and programming to empower and inspire girls to play sports and be physically active. Did we mention she's a breast cancer survivor? This incredible woman has a story to tell and you do not want to miss today's episode.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/atribecalledyes)

On today's episode, J.Y. speaks with David Busis who runs 7Sage's admissions consulting services. David and J.Y. speak about why it's difficult to write a compelling personal statement and how to do it well. They also cover diversity statements, recommendation letters, and resumes. David is a graduate of Yale and the Iowa Writer's Workshop. His nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic online. His fiction has won two national contests, received notable mention in The Best American Short Stories 2014, and been anthologized by Autumn House Press. He taught English and writing at the University of Iowa, Southern New Hampshire University, and Phillips Academy Andover. More information, show notes, and other 7Sage content: https://7sage.com/7-david-busis-how-to-improve-your-law-school-applications/ Please send your comments, questions, and ideas for future episodes to podcast@7sage.com More information, show notes, and other 7Sage content: Links to other 7Sage LSAT content:

Nicole McLaren Campbell is professional Speaker, Educator and Entrepreneur. Driven by a passion for empowerment, she represented Jamaica at MIT’s Junior Summit and was selected to address then UN Secretary General Kofi Annan at just 13 years old. She was subsequently featured in local and International Media including CNN and Nickelodeon and was chosen has one of 20 teens who will change the world by Teen People Magazine. She’s a graduate of the St. Andrew High School for Girls and completed her High School studies at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts before going on to earn an Undergraduate Degree in Economics from Princeton University in 2006. Nicole also studied at the Stanford University Summer Institute and the University of London where she earned a Master’s Degree in Globalization and Development. In late 2016, Nicole started the AIM Higher Foundation with a mandate to indentify, develop and empower promising low income students so that they can too access and unlock their potential through access to tertiary education, her vision is to inspire youth globally to aim higher.   Question Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey You can tell us a little bit about your company Aim Educational Services and what it is that you do and why do you think customer experience is important to that whole process? How do you feel about customer service/ customer experience as a customer yourself doing business on a regional level or internationally? Nicole’s book, Making It Count: The Tips on Unlocking Your Vision in 2017 and Beyond, some of the key points are fear, having courage to ask for what you want, procrastination and tuning into your purpose and staying motivated. How do you do all of those things for your team members? What are some important considerations that you would recommend to business owner they take into account moving into the online space in order to be successful? How do you stay motivated every day? What is the one online resource, website, tool or app that you absolutely cannot live without in your business? What are some of the books that have had the biggest impact on you? What is one thing in your life right now that you are really excited about – something that you are working on to develop yourself or people? Where can our listeners find your information online? What is one quote or saying that you live by or that inspires you in times of adversity?   Highlights Nicole McLaren-Campbell shared her journey and stated that part of it is making sure and trying to protect your motivation every single day as much as possible and being deliberate about your approach every single day and then wherever possible, try to coach your team in a similar way but also be very cognizant that as a leader/parent, you have to lead by example and that’s something she takes really seriously and so it’s about taking a deliberate approach and understanding yourself and how the brain works and how the human body works and then doing what you can everyday to get the most out of both of them. Nicole McLaren-Campbell shared that at Aim Educational Services, when she just started Aim about 7 years ago, it stood for Aspiration, Inspiration, Motivation, so Aspiration, Inspiration, Motivation is the meaning behind AIM and every single day they aim to empower students to unlock their potential and really chart an education and career path that’s fulfilling for them based on their interest and talent and customer experience is really important at AIM because how people feel about the service you’re delivering and from the minute they make contact with you on the phone or you make contact with them via email or an initial meeting to the very moment the service is actually delivered to even after - their feeling about how they were dealt with and the experience they had with each person that forms apart of AIM is really important. It’s important for them to deliver the endgame which is admission to college or scholarships but it is also important that the journey a family takes with them is one that they feel empowered during and feel great about. They don’t always get it right but the whole point is that as human beings, when we make a mistake we have to own that mistake completely. Nicole stated that she made a pretty large blunder the other day and she is not afraid to talk about it because she thinks what everybody needs to understand as business owners and even as human beings as we try to do our best in life is that sometimes we fall short because we are not perfect, the most important thing in business as well as in one’s daily life is that when you fall short, be very quick to own it and to learn the lesson and ensure you apologize and take responsibility and then put in place what you need to try and ensure that it doesn’t happen again but instead a lot of people hide when they make mistakes or hide when they fall short and that puts a bad taste in the mouth of your customers. It shows your team that instead of taking on something hands on and taking responsibility and dealing with it that it’s okay to make an excuse or give a reason and then that will set the tone. It’s not always perfect and we do fall short but the idea is that when do fall short, own that and take the lesson and move on and apologize and try to make it right with that customer. Nicole shared that as a customer she has a lot going on, so she likes a service that is delivered in an efficient way where the communication is very clear from the get go and where she is really treated as somebody that is important, in other words, not that cavalier attitude but she likes when the service provider makes things easier for her. She doesn’t have an issue paying the bill or whatever it takes but at the end of the day as easy you can make it for her to consume/use your service is the easier it is for her. Make it possible for her to send somebody to collect something or send it to her or give her a reminder when she needs to get something done. The world is moving so fast so she thinks it’s also instructive to challenge business owners to put themselves in shoes of the customer because as a mother, wife, you’re running a business, you’re trying to be a great civic citizen and leader as well, there’s a lot going on and she puts herself in the shoes of her customers. She would say to her team, “I know we sent an email remainder about this but not everybody checks their email day.” Or in the same way she could miss an email, the customer could have missed the email too. They are college advising and helping families to chart the educational path of their child and they are tutoring and that means that the parent plays a significant role but AIM has to be responsible at the end of the day for the deliverable, so you can’t just say, “Well, I emailed the parent and they are supposed to now do this and they haven’t done so it’s their fault.” No, at the end of the day, she has to put herself in the shoe of her clients and say, “The same way I’m busy and I would really appreciate a text message reminder.” or “I would really appreciate if all the information is communicated one time instead of piece by piece.” It’s about continuous improvement. She stated that she was reading a book called Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth and it’s talking about how people can be in a job for 20 years but they get the same one (1) year of experience 20 times as oppose to 20 significant years of experience where you’re growing and improving every year and that’s a deliberate thing that you have to keep in mind as a person but also as a business owner, your business shouldn’t be at the same stage this year as it was last year, you shouldn’t be doing things in an identical way. How can you make the experience better? They keep looking, they have management meetings every week with their team and they have strategic meeting every two weeks and she’s really about that because it keeps them focused on the fact that it’s all about constant improvement and really making sure that they are flexible to change because they are dealing with Generation Z kids. They are dealing with parents who are generation X and so they have to communicate with them in different ways because both of them are customers. Whereas the email might work for the parents, maybe it’s a What’s app that’s working for the student or maybe they need to be delivering messages through an app instead, it’s just this constant idea of How can I make this experience better for customer? How can I make the deliverable of this service actually happen and not just say, “Well, I did my part” but how can I constantly try to provide support and empower her customers and understanding how the different users or customers receive and process information and what different things prompts each sector to action. You can’t treat the student the same way or try to communicate with the student the same way you would with the parent, so it’s trying to be sensitive to that and making sure it’s a customer centered business. Nicole stated that based on her team, how they are structured, they have part-time college consultants, part-time tutors, they have a core full-time team of 7 people and everybody else is part-time. They have 15 part-time tutors and 7 invigilators and then they outsource things like accounts and other administrative; they have 4 part-time college consultants, so the team is just under 30 persons. Nicole McLaren-Campbell stated that key is to grow her team members and the company and part of it is now insistence on a weekly management team meeting, all members of the full-time core will meet every week. It’s leading by example; nobody wants to hear their boss preaching to them every week so she would try not to preach. They have a book club now and every month somebody gets to choose the book and so she is deliberate with her choices because she’s trying to sneak in the coaching and inspirations through the book club even though they don’t know it. Nicole tries to impart a lot of what she learn in the daily day to day, like when she makes an error she tries to own it 150% so that they can get from her no excuses, things like that are important. She arranged a Vision Board Workshop for her team in the past and now they are due another one, she brings in inspirational person to lead their strategic sessions and to work with them in terms of business coaching because that’s really important, so part of it too is that they see her everyday so she not doing all of that coaching work herself but to also introduce external people who can help with that. There’s nothing better than leading by example and then trying to make sure that just from the way they set their vision and the things they talk about every week and different situations that comes up in the office with clients or with students that the idea of it is all possible, removing obstacles, focusing on solutions and not problems, these the things that they really do on an everyday basis in various ways and she tries to be very deliberate about that. The other thing is that she tries to look for opportunities for them to grow just as the same way she seeks opportunities to grow herself. Nicole stated that just the other day she was talking to her assistant about an online course that she wanted to do and she recommended that he also take it because based on what he is interested in that it can be a useful skill set, so that emphasis on continuous growth and improvement where she try to share these opportunities as they come up and be deliberate about the different types of exposure and experience she wants them to have internationally every year, so they are looking all around for those opportunities all the time. Nicole stated that this year 2017 is when AIM really plans on expanding its online presence and to do more work remotely with students all over the world, so far they have had students from almost every Caribbean country, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and St. Lucia as well as United States of America, Canada and United Kingdom but those have come from word of mouth, they are looking to establish more of their presence in some of these countries to do more online work. With students they work online with, the idea is that to make sure that they are kept in the loop and don’t miss out on any opportunities that face to face students have, the challenge for them as with any business owner trying to do more online is to make sure that the experiences are as similar as possible to what a face to face experience would be like, making sure that the software they are using actually works, making sure that when it’s time for their meeting there’s no internet problems and the call dropping and they feel like, “Oh my gosh, if I was there in person then it would be a better experience.” It’s about making sure that they have the same access to group sessions, so looping them in via video conference, making sure that they are getting the same communication and having the same number of meetings as much as possible and that it feels intimate and that might involve them getting 1 or 2 more extra online one to one meetings than you would someone who comes in face to face but whatever it takes to make that happen then you have to do. The beauty of it is that most of their communications are done online so it doesn’t feel that much different from a face to face but it depends on the business you’re in, examine the business you’re in and try to see how you can ensure that the two (2) experiences are similar in terms of the deliverable. Nicole shared that she believes in full disclosure and authenticity as much as possible so she doesn’t maintain motivation every single day. She stated that it is not that she doesn’t try every day but sometimes you sort of don’t get there for whatever reason, what really counts is that sometimes you’re not 100% feeling it, sometimes you feel “pop down” for whatever reason. She stated that at the moment she may have a sinus infection coming on or the flu and it makes her really tired and when she has low energy, then she can’t do anything as well as she normally could and what that means for her is that she has to understand her body at that point and maybe she needs extra sleep for example which she managed to get. Sometimes she doesn’t feel 100% motivated, ready to get the world. Yesterday was very hard for her to even get through what she had to and what she had to end her day early to get some rest and so that would help her for the next day where she is not 100% but she is not where she was the day before. When she is feeling low on energy, she prays about it and does as much as she can, understanding that she is not 100% herself but she will be and not being too hard on herself about it or worry about it too much because sometimes it’s the worry and anxiety that kills us. As business owners you always feel this pressure to lead by example so you don’t want to have a meltdown but at the same time you have to take care of yourself and show your team that it’s okay to care of yourself because if you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t bring a 100% to your job, you’ll just be sitting at your desk and you’re not doing anything, productivity all the way down. It’s very important in staying motivated to know your body and know when you need to pull back a little bit but her system is to just develop really good habits around her eating, her exercise and her sleep, those 3 things are very important, the minute any of these 3 start to slip then you know it’s danger zone, disaster, productivity cut down so because they are important, she tries to develop good habits and plans around them. She stated that for her food, she try to make sure that it’s prepared two (2) days in advance so that she knows what she is packing to eat and she doesn’t have to get stuck being hungry wondering what to eat and then possibly making a low energy food choice. What she likes about habit is that it cuts down on the work your brain has to do and she likes that because her brain has to do really important work during the day, for example, she pick out her gym clothes the evening before because at the time she wakes up in the mornings to go the gym, she doesn’t want to be making any decisions and thinking too hard about anything, she just want to go and so she get into the habit of exercising which powers her up, gives her energy, gives her a feeling of discipline that can carry through the day, gives her a feeling of winning she feels like, “Oh my gosh, Nicole you can do it, you have so much will power, you’re such a winner.” She tells herself all these things. She stated that prayer is important to her, every day she is praying and thanking God for things that have happen, things that haven’t happen yet, for opportunities, she’s thanking Him for the people in her life, for her family, for love, thanking Him for a thriving business where all her visions are being realized and for the different opportunities that are coming her way. The food, the exercise and the sleep are the 3 things that she really tries to build a habit around and feeding her spirit with prayer everyday and that’s her routine that she finds is key for helping her to be motivated. The other thing that is important for her is being really clear about her objectives, not just for the year but for the week because when she feels like she doesn’t have clearly established objectives, then there is so much going on that she feels overwhelmed and when she gets overwhelmed, she also gets worried, anxious, depressed and so she try to plan out her days according to her highest objectives and goals for the year overall. Yanique stated that she loves the fact that Nicole spoke about eating properly, sleeping and also ensuring that you exercise because those are 3 things for you to be optimally productive and in the society that we live in currently, she doesn’t think that 90% of Jamaicans are doing those 3 things in a habitual practice and that’s probably one of the reasons why organizations are not as productive as they could be because the companies are the people, if the people are not healthy, they have all of these diseases that many of them that we contract from poor eating habits like hypertension, high blood pressure and diabetes, then they are going to be affected by the quality of work that they put out in the organization.    Nicole shared that one of the tools she can’t live without is Solid, it is an app that tracks all your meetings and allows you to type the meeting notes in while you’re having the meeting and then you can key it as an action item. As soon as she opens the app, it shows her all her action items out of all the meetings and nothing is as good as the satisfaction she gets from ticking them off as done so she knows three (3) more pieces of research that she has to do, so it’s exciting. Asana is very important for her team at work because it gives them an awesome way to track where all their students are in their different programmes. When you’re advising a student for 3 years in terms of College planning, there are different things you need to do for them and that you need to remind them to do for themselves to create an awesome, winning College Admissions worthy profile, “So I need to remember to research summer programmes for Robert, I need to remember to remind Robert’s mom link her friend that does Environmental Planning because he might need a two week internship.” And things link that. If they don’t have Asana they are basically lost. Asana is really good when you have a team and everybody needs to see what everybody else is working on because sometimes they have students who in their College Placeme programme they might also be doing tutor and those 2 things need to speak to each other. For her home team, she has Wunderlist, it is a great app, and her team at home wouldn’t need Asana as it is a bit much for what they need. They need things that can help them keep track of the grocery list, for example, one of her housekeepers at home is in charge of the putting the things that they need from the supermarket on the app on the tablet that’s in the kitchen and whatever she gets she crosses off so that Nicole will know, “Oh, there’s no more Almond Milk at home.” She wasn’t able to get it from wherever she normally gets it from, so if she has time she can stop and get the almond milk and cross it off the list. She stated that there are small things that lead to a woman being confused, she finds herself responsible for most things having to do with the home and then her husband is responsible for most things having to do with the outside of the home. Making sure to keep the outside intact, he’s in charge of all the building projects and all the decorating. While she’s in charge of making sure that everybody has good things to eat, the Wunderlist also helps her as she has two (2) children in school and a stepdaughter and sometimes all three (3) of them needs things for projects at the same time or they have Valentine’s Day project and things they have to make and do and it becomes overwhelming, small things becomes big things if you have a lot of things going on, so she try to organize down to the very last detail and Wunderlist is wonderful. Nicole shared that one of the books that has had a super impact is Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth which is beyond amazing. She stated that there is this other book called The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change by Charles Duhigg which has been phenomenal and then there is another book called No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline by Brian Tracey which has been really phenomenal. As well as Nicole’s book Make It Count: Tips on Unlocking Your Vision in 2017 and Beyond. Nicole shared that the big thing right now is that they are working with a really awesome, amazing, inspiring business coach and she is really excited to see just the results they will have out of this accountability because that’s really important for business owners no matter how inspired and on top of things you are, there is nothing like an external party to keep you accountable and what she like is for the team as she is the one who is keeping everyone accountable in their weekly meetings, so it’s good to have somebody else to keep all of them accountable. She hosted their strategic retreat. She really excited about that because really knowing that this outside accountability visionary influence will really cause them to aim higher this year. Nicole shared that listeners can find her at - www.nicolemclarencampbell.com Nicole McLaren Twitter Nicole McLaren Campbell Facebook Nicole McLaren Campbell LinkedIn Instagram @nicolemclarencampell Snapchat - nicmccampbell Nicole shared a few quotes and stated that one thing that she think is really important and she has really being understanding the value of it recently is that, “You have got to be focused, not only as a person but as an entrepreneur.” She got it from Grit and sometimes the Lord knows what she needs to hear and He keeps sending it in all different ways and she said, “Okay, Lord I get it.” And it’s focus, you might be good at a number of things and you might like a number of things but you can’t pursue them all and be an expert in them all and do all of them to the level of brilliance with the level of impacting the world you might want to have. In the book Grit, Warren Buffett did an exercise with someone and made them write out 25 Career Goals and tick the 5 that are most important to their life where they know what they are and what really drives you and once you tick the 5, cross out the other 20 and focus exclusively on 5 and don’t allow the other 20 to distract you from the 5 core ones that you know are of most importance to you. “Do less with more focus” and really get clear about what your 5 are. The other one is for when she feeling really tired, “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Sometimes it gets hard and you’re tired but at the end of the day, if you manage yourself properly you can get it done and sometimes you need to rest. She stated that she also says this one, “Everything begins and ends in your mind.” You have to really force your mind to go further than your present circumstances if you want to change your present circumstances.   Links Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change by Charles Duhigg No Excuses!: The Power of Self Discipline by Brian Tracey Make it Count: Tips on Unlocking Your Vision in 2017 and Beyond by Nicole McLaren Campbell Solid Asana Wunderlist

Ming’s love of cooking was forged in his early years. Ming was raised in Dayton, Ohio, where he spent hours cooking alongside his mother and father at Mandarin Kitchen, the family-owned restaurant. His experience also taught him about restaurant operations and the art of making customers happy. Ming headed east to attend school at Phillips Academy Andover. From there, Ming continued to Yale University,earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering. During this time, Ming spent his summers attending Le Cordon Bleucooking school and apprenticing at area restaurants in Paris. After graduating from Yale, Ming moved to Paris and trained under renowned Pastry Chef Pierre Herme and then on to Osaka with Sushi Master Kobayashi. Upon his return to the United States, Ming enrolled in graduate school at Cornell University, earning a Master’s degree in Hotel Administration and Hospitality Marketing. Tune in to hear more from this fascinating chef as well as his path to opening Blue Ginger and Blue Dragon, authoring a plethora of cookbooks, and more!

Loretta McNary Live is a premier blog talk radio show created for an empowered, active, and diverse TV, radio, social media and online listening audience. LML uses a progressive live call in format to target an ever expanding market of online listeners wanting an impressive menu of meaningful, insightful, and authentic conversations. Our guest today is filmaker/Director Christine Yoo. Opening in theaters April 2013, "Wedding Palace" is Christine Yoo's directing debut. With the film, Yoo has the distinction of becoming the first American to shoot in Korea with the Korean production system. Prior to writing, directing and producing the film, Yoo worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood and Korea. Highlights include co-writing "Afro Samurai," a 5-part animation series starring Samuel L. Jackson for SpikeTV/Fuji TV. It was an Emmy-nominated franchise that includes a book, video game and feature film. For Lionsgate, Yoo co-wrote and developed an original screenplay "For Steppers Only." In addition to film, Yoo has been a featured speaker at corporations, on college campuses and leadership conferences nationwide and in Korea. In 2012,   Yoo represented Asians in Hollywood at The White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders' Briefing on Philanthropy and served as a judge for The White House video contest, "What's Your Story?"  in 2011. Recently Yoo directed for the 2012 5th Annual NBC Scene Showcase. Currently Yoo is directing commercials and planning to launch her next feature in 2013. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and from Phillips Academy Andover.

Dr. Chris Shaw of Phillips Academy Andover talks about the challenges (and joys) of teaching sustainable development at the high school level and beyond.