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In this episode, recorded on April 4th in the stunning Seychelles, I sit down with Stéphane Duchenne, General Manager of Constance Ephelia Resort, and Markus Ultsch-Unrath, the resort's Sustainability, Health, and Safety Manager. In this chat, we explore their recent milestone achievement — becoming the first recipient of the Platinum Award at the Sustainable Seychelles Recognition & Certification Ceremony. Our wide-ranging conversation reveals how sustainability at Constance Ephelia goes far beyond carbon offsets and recycling bins. As Stéphane eloquently puts it, it's a philosophy rooted in the land, sung by the local community, and seen in the eyes of children playing among the mangroves. as Markus says: “We're not just here to protect nature — we're here to pass it on.”

Wir haben sie wieder versammelt, die Größten der Popkultultur - unsere Monumente! Wir starten mit einem Ausnahmekünstler und wahren Poeten des 20. Jahrhunderts, machen mit einem nicht minder begabten und erfolgreichen Produzenten weiter, lesen anschließend Grusel mit einem der meistgelesenen Schriftsteller der letzten Jahrzehnte, versinken mit einem Filmepos in einem Meer von Tränen, sind anschließend von einem harten (Anti-) Kriegsfilm beeindruckt und erfahren am Ende, wie ein Lied zum Soundtrack weltweiter Trauer wurde.Ladies and Gentlemen… Mr. Leonard Cohenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv4J7sID3PkLeonard Cohen - Doku (1985)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDSAqXDnnlILeonard Cohen - Bird on a Wire (Tour Documentary)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXsfLUQ8QhMLeonard Cohen talks about the Poetic Mind (1966)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yta36Ry8UFcLeonard Cohen - Waiting For The Miraclehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXvG0SMP7twQuincy Jones & Orchestra, "Jazz pour tous", RTBF studio, Belgium, 1961 (colorized)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce63rmIIRxgHow To Make Sonic Sound, Quincy Jones, Recording Engineer Skillshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-H1mCEAoiAInterview #2 Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones 1983 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFS5prsVbgwMichael Jackson and Quincy Jones receives Platinum Award 1983 HD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyEdUzEifWgMichael Jackson / Lionel Richie / Quincy Jones (Grammy Awards 1986) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82wJUuCuPC8Quincy Jones On Ray Charles, Count Basie & Frank Sinatra | David Lettermanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI4vlNJDUjYLesley Gore - Cry Me A Riverhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6grqqVQylAStephen King Story - Dokuhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFV2YiGpWjYStephen King - Das notwendige Bösehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKMQjy69aMcStephen King bei Markus Lanzhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnZV_9bdWHoStephen King reveals his Top 5 Stephen King Storieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoejU-tf4xIEastghost - Terrifiedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vK90ccpzl8Titanic - Official International Trailer (HD) - 1997 Releasehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tri6jLT4y0gThese Rare Photos Reveal What the Inside of the Titanic Really Looked Like https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/g38961599/rare-titanic-photos/Titanic: 25th Anniversary Exclusive! Behind The Scenes w/ Kate Winslet and James Cameron | Paramount https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV3CAvAgonoLeonardo DiCaprio Almost Passed On ‘Titanic' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybktBGpX9LgTitanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron (Full Episode) | SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jXHFEy-ibcTitanic movie (1997) reactions from moviegoers: Part II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV44X0GwxX8James Horner - Rose | Titanic (Music From The Motion Picture)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUH0dEe1jvAFull Metal Jacket - Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2i917l5RFcThe Making of Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jackethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x4ax8pi3sIVincent D'Onofrio shares the truth to the Intensity on the Set of Full Metal Jackethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzQj0jb4S_ED.O.A. feat. Jello Biafra - Full Metal Jackoffhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJMP0FEz51URTL Aktuell vom 11. September 2001https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMOw7tQCP2oOriginal-Video: Steve Goldinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkuVKm4oNZwEnya - Only Time & Interview ( Live On The View 2001)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Ue3jKGpkU

In this episode of the Billion Dollar Podcast, we sit down with Ron Bondy, a dynamic mortgage agent who made an impressive leap from being a mold maker to a top-performing professional in the mortgage industry. Ron shares his journey from the factory floor to winning the 2022 Platinum Award in his first year as a mortgage agent. He offers practical advice on breaking into the mortgage industry, the importance of leveraging technology, and how persistence and strong networking can drive success.Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned pro, Ron's story and tips will inspire and equip you to reach new heights in your career.

This episode is one of our quarterly “Chapter Chats” where the team talks to leaders of other IAF Chapters.  In this episode Helene and Nikki chat to Sara Tremmi Proietti and Andrea Panzavolta from IAF Italy.  They talk about How the chapter began in 2013 and the successive leaders since then; Initiatives to extend the reach of the chapter in Southern Italy: The co-leadership model used for the past two leadership terms;   “Our jobs are a little bit different. So it's very interesting because we see things from very different perspectives. And this is also always very, very rich, and something that I really, really recommend” (Sara on co-leading with Giacamo)   The Chapter's Annual Conference- its volunteer-led model and support provided to people who'd like to run a session; Working collaboratively with other Associations in Italy; Twinning with other IAF chapters including Romania and Syria; Plans and aspirations for the future of the Chapter;  “we would like the chapter to be a point of reference at the national level for organisations who are seeking facilitator facilitation services or just want to learn something more about it” A full transcript is below.  Links  Today's guests:  Sara Tremmi Proietti: saratremmiproetti@gmail.com  IAF Italy website: https://iaf-italy.org/  IAF Italy email: italy@iaf-world.org   Today's subject  LinkedIn Article about Co Leadership by Andrea and Deborah: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stepping-leadership-iaf-story-deborah-rim-moiso-fmdwf/   To find out more about Facilitation Stories and the IAF and the England and Wales Chapter  Facilitation Stories website: https://facilitationstories.libsyn.com/  And to email us: podcast@iaf-englandwales.org  IAF England and Wales: https://www.iaf-world.org/site/chapters/england-wales The Facilitation Stories Team  Helene Jewell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenejewell/  Nikki Wilson:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolawilson2/   Transcript   H.J Hello and welcome to Facilitation Stories, the community podcast brought to you by the England and Wales chapter of the International Association of Facilitators, also known as IAF. I'm Helene Jewell (HJ) and   N.W I'm Nikki Wilson (NW)   H.J And this episode is one of our quarterly Chapter Chats, where we talk to people leading other chapters in the IAF global community. We ask them about how they see the status of facilitation, where they are, and the history, priorities, current projects and aspirations of the chapter. Today, we're joined by Andrea Panzavolta (AP) and Sara Tremmi Proietti (SP), co chairs of IAF Italy, welcome.   S.P Thank you, Helene.   A.P Thank you so much for the invitation and also for your perfect pronunciation.   H.J Thank you so welcome to you both. And to start off with, we would like to know a little bit more about both of you and about the kind of work you do. So if you could tell us a bit about yourselves, that would be great.   S.P Thank you Helene. Okay, so my name is Sara, and I live in Rome, which is in centre of Italy. I have been working in public administration for over 10 years now, and for the past three years, I've been drawn to the world of facilitation, first attending a course and then starting to work also in in this field, public administration, I focused initially on economic programming, but then I turned more on teams like innovation and process optimization. So that's how I met facilitation, because during an office reorganisation attempt, we met a lot of conflicts and resistances and difficulties with our team. And so I understood that I needed to, you know, to discover and to learn something more about people, about relation, about group working. So that's how I met it and how I am.   A.P So may I introduce myself, and first of all, thank you for the invitation and for this amazing initiative, because I also listened to the past podcast and were very, very, very well done. I'm not the actual chapter leader. I was the past chapter leader with Deborah Rim Moiso. So thank you also, Sarah, who invited me to join you. And I'm an urban planner and the facilitator, of course, our 20 years that I practise as a facilitator. I'm a founder of the formative collective, that is a project that focuses on the team of non violent communication. And of course, we use the participatory techniques, methods. And I was awarded with the Platinum Award 2020 by the International Association of Facilitator. So I'm very proud about this, in a project that I follow it by region Emilia-Romagna, that is my region in the north of Italy, and the team was about the Community of Practice on participatory policy making. So that's all for me.   H.J Thank you. Really interesting to hear how you both got into facilitation and congratulations on your award too, Andrea.   A.P Thanks so much. It's a past award.   N.W Great. So today we're going to be talking about IAF Italy, which we know had its 10 year anniversary last year. So what can you tell us about how it started and how the chapters developed over that 10 year period?   A.P Yeah, thank you for the question Nikki .The Italian chapter born in 2013 on the initiative by Giancarlo Manzone and Gerardo de Luzengerger that I imagine you know very well. And from 2019 to 2021 was coordinated by Paola Martinez. That is another IAF member, very active. And since May 2021, has been coordinated by me and Deborah Rim Moiso. And now the coordinators are Sara Tremmi Proietti and Giacomo Petitti. And the chapter started to create collaboration between facilitators, and mainly to explain what the facilitator do. At that time nobody in Italy know the term, the word facilitator. And I was scared to present me as a facilitator, because nobody, nobody could understand what I did. So this is our first mission in that time.   H.J Thank you. Really interesting. Sorry, Sara, did you have something to add?     S.P Yeah, I would like to, just to add that the professional facilitator now it's spreading a little bit more in Italy, but still, we have a lot of resistance among organisations. And there is a great concentration of facilitators in the north of the country. So we are our initiative now is also to bring facilitation to the southern regions of the country. And we are quite pleased about an initiative that came from our members, which is a small initiative, because they just decided to have a WhatsApp chat called like facilitators from the South. And the nice thing is that this initiative came from a Canadian girl, who is a member who lives now in the south of Italy, and but, and she's a member of IAF Italy, and she formed this WhatsApp chat, and we are quite proud of this, even if this is a small step, but it does mean something for us.   H.J Wow, that's so interesting. And also that kind of organic movement of yeah, people starting up their own, yeah? Well, WhatsApp chat   S.P Exactly, exactly, yeah.   H.J  And I think what's interesting actually for us is, the more we do these Chapter Chats, we hear a bit of a consistent theme, actually, in this people don't really know what facilitation is. That certainly, when we spoke to Bogdan from IAF Romania, that was one of the things he was talking about as well. So it's definitely and in the UK. So it's definitely not, uh, not something, uh, specific to where we are, which is interesting. Okay, so, um, thinking then, uh, well building a bit on what you were saying, Sara about, you know, you've got some new initiatives. Can you tell us a bit more about the chapter as it is today?   S.P Yeah, sure. So the chapter today has about 30 to 35 members, as I was saying before, with the predominance in the north of Italy. So it's like 20 to 22, members in the north, and four of them are certified facilitators. So now we still have two co-leader, a co-leadership. It's me and Giacomo Petitti. We have been holding this role for a year now, so it's midterm kind of. And what we do is we basically carried on the work, the job that was began by Andrea and Deborah, because we hold monthly meetings. So it's pretty regularly. It's like the third Monday of each month we meet. And we also provided IAF Italy with a Zoom account so that we can, we could, uh, ensure you know this regularity. And this is a place, this is a moment of the month where people can meet and discuss and also participate in building and nourishing the community and to identify together goals and activities. So we wanted to be a participated chapter, no. So since we are kind of scattered among, you know, along the country, across the country, we cannot hold, like in person events so frequently. So we have our national event, which is held in Milan every year. So we keep it, you know, online, mainly. And then we we have, like, some activities, like, you know, things that we participate in, in events with other association for the promotion of the participation, or for the promotion of facilitation as well. Like, we went to an event last September in Bologna. So we travel a little bit, me and Giacomo sometimes. And then to, you know, to keep up with members, we have this WhatsApp chat, and then we have a sort of newsletter. We can call it like monthly, where we give, we keep them updated to with the international events and initiatives that are going on into the IAF Ward and yeah and that, that's pretty much it. And then we have, you know, like a specific also, activities that we were following, but maybe Andrea will tell you more later about it.   N.W And you touched on the kind of Co-leadership model that you follow. What do you, have you found works well in making that work when you're co leading?   A.P Yes, before the 2021 the chapter had always been led by an individual, but when Gerardo asked me to became the chapter leader, I was very scared. And in that period I had less time to dedicate to the association. So I asked to Deborah Rim Moiso to help me, and she joined, and she was very happy to join this experience. And we together were inspired by experiments in Co-leadership adopted by the global ecovillage network and and we not, we're not sure, but they may have too been inspired by the Kurdish democratic and federalism practices. So this was our approach, and it's very simple. Our co-leadership started, I don't know if now work at the same, but I think it's very similar. And any leadership position is taken at the same time by two people of different genders. So we suggest different genders, both are leader together. And you know, as IAF you need to have only one reference, one the chapter leader, but I was the person who did the senior tour. But for me and Deborah, we have the same power. And for me, was very important to share the season and to share also that after the meeting with the IAF International. And was very, very useful also to define the future strategy, also to when we decided to engage more members from the south of Italy, we decided together this and we decided to to have regular meetings with us, with me and Deborah. We call the coffee time meeting, or the beer meeting, the beer time meeting. So every week, we had a short meeting of half an hour to share ideas and also to share information that we took from from different meetings that we participate. So we shared also the duties you know about, to be a chapter leader. And so was a very good experience, and we suggested this managed model to all the chapters.   H.J Nice, and for you Sara, does that, is it a model that feels nice working alongside somebody else?   S.P Yeah, very much. I really appreciated this initiative. And when Andrea proposed me to take the role and told me that Giacomo was in as well, I was really relieved. I was like, Okay, now, now I know that I can do it like this. You know, in pairs. Yeah, I think it's very interesting to be together. And also you can, you know, divide activities, such as the previous one I was talking about, when you have to travel around. And also you can, you know, share meetings where you have to, that you have to attend, but mostly you can discuss and share fears and projects for the future. And also Giacomo and I have very different backgrounds. How are you know, we live in different places, in different type of communities, our jobs are a little bit different. So it's very interesting because we see things from very different perspectives and this is also always very, very rich, and something that I really, really recommend. So I'm really, really enjoying this. And also the nice thing was that at the last general conference, we kind of hosted the conference, which is organised by Gerardo every year. But also we decided to have a session together for a session. So we brought a workshop so we could test, you know, our Co-leadership in person and during work. So that's nice.   H.J So it sounds great from sort of lots of different perspectives. And yeah, interesting thinking about that diversity perspective that you both bring two sort of different mindsets or different ways of facilitating to your leadership. And I can absolutely, having been passed England and Wales chapter chair, I can absolutely relate to that being a bit scared of doing it by yourself. So if you've got somebody to work alongside with that must feel really good. So the other thing you you've just mentioned again, leading us nicely onto, my next question is about your annual conference. It would be really nice to hear a bit more about about the how that works, about your plans and past conferences as well. You tell us a bit more.   A.P Yeah, maybe I could introduce some themes related to the past conferences. And what I could say a lot of subjects. We started with ‘the collaboration era' was the title of the first Italian conference. Was the first conference to make know better the professional facilitator, and to start also the collaboration with different professional you know. At the time, each facilitator was very jealous about his work ,his profession, because it was, was something very precious, so we decided to start collaboration to share experience methods and what what we know. In our conference, everyone bring his or her experience and the share methods could offer a free workshop so you have to share something of your professional experience also. And another theme that I loved, it was “where the donkey falls”. So when you are a facilitator, you do everything very well, but when you start to converge to the, to take the decision, here come the problems. So how we could take good decision, how we could go in the conversing way and respect our participants or the group's members. And after that was very good for me, the covid free editions conference, because we shared all we learned in these months of pandemic situation also about the online. But were moment to share those feelings as professional, as individual, as a member of a family, and what does. Also the last conference we organised were about the facilitate in a few words, so no verbal facilitation. How to use the body, arms? You know, we are Italian. We could was very, very well para verbal. But you never stop to study. You have to improve your skills. So we decide to face this team. And the last in the in 2024 the team was neutrality in facilitation. I mean, it's possible to be really neutral as a facilitator in a group, how you can do to be natural, what methods, what you have to do before the groups works before the workshop or after, to be more neutral. And at the end, one of the most nice for me experience of the conference was the agile and facilitation conference that was there during the European Middle East, original conference of the IAF, so was a very, was an international conference. We mainly, not mainly, all the conference has been organised in Italian language. This was the only conference can I organise in English. Always in Milan was dedicated to Agile. So to work with an agile methods, and also to go in deep in the Agile methods that it's not only for person that work with computer and engineers but it's also good for design thinking, the facilitator. And I don't know if Sara wants to add something more about this experience?   S.P Yes, thank you  Andrea, it was very exhaustive. Yeah, what I would like to add is more like a personal, maybe, point of view for in a way, because I, as I said before, I met facilitation three years ago. So I just attended a couple of conferences the last two. So the first one was, yeah, the one like facilitating in a few words, and that, for me, was really amazing, because I just met facilitation and I had no idea, like not no idea, but I was very young in facilitation. So experiencing facilitation through the body and through paraverbal was very enriching for me, because I could learn a lot and experiment on myself a lot. And the second one, and the very nice thing for me was that I was asked by Andrea, I think by Andrea, or by Delfino, I don't remember, to to facilitate the open space technology that we always have during the conference. And it was the first time for me, and that was absolutely amazing experience. And in general, the great thing about the conference is that it brings together very different people, and you get to know that, other words, you know, exist in facilitation. And this is something that being new. It's always you know, something to discover. So it's very interesting. And another thing that I would like to add is that in the this year, last conference, which was held in March, the one about neutrality, was organised in a slightly different way, because there was like a preparation path conference. And people were, are kind of supported and not tutored, but supported in their planning and designing of the workshops that they wanted to to offer. And these, and they were like, they were like feedback, attentions, so that people could improve and take care of, you know, details supported by by a team of, you know, facilitators, and these ensured great quality of of workshops during the conference. It was really, really, really high quality. And I believe that it helped also young facilitators to, you know, to offer workshops with less anxiety. I don't know how to say that, you know, so, yeah, that was really, really nice. I think   A.P If I put up just a very practical thing that is not obvious, the conference is all organised by volunteers, and this is a choice, because the fee is very low, so it's about 180 or 150 euros. It depends about the year. So we want to be very open also to person that are not facilitator, are curious about facilitators or facilitation methods and stories, and that's all.   H.J Sounds kind of similar to the conference that we put on in England and Wales, actually there's, yeah, definite similarities. Nice. Thank you.   N.W Brilliant. And so I suppose building again on that kind of peer led nature of the work the chapter often builds collaborations and partnerships, both within Italy and beyond. So if we just start off with Italy, could you share some examples of some recent and current collaborations that you're involved with?   A.P Yeah, thank you, Nikki for the question. Yes. When I became chapter leader, together with Deborah, we decide to enforce relation with National Association, because we understood that we have to grow, and to grow we have to enforce the relation to know more association that are interested in the same subjects. So mainly we did intervention to explain what I effectively do and what are the core competencies, support, facilitator, and, you know, just to present ourselves and to explain what a facilitator is. We invite all the members of different association to share information and objectives, to find common ground. So we work, in particular with IP two, that is an association in Italy that work on public participation. And if the members are more academic, are more are not professional facilitator, but like to work in the field of facilitator and the public democratic choices. So they are very engaged about what IAF is. And also, we decide to start collaboration with Association like Facilit Ambiente, that is an association, a private association that is offered by the Chamber of Commerce of Milan Monza Brianza Lodi. And it's a sort of service offered for preventing environmental conflicts through facilitation. So they trust in facilitation. They want to support and promote the facilitations approaches and also IAF approaches and the core competencies. So also we work with the open gulf consultation, that is the national consultation, that aim to engage citizens, normal citizens, in the decision related to the government. And there is a national platform, online platform, and you can vote, you know, like this deal, but it's a national platform. So very, very hard to participate because you need, you need to use a lot of personal data to vote before, but for us, was a must. As an international association, as a national association of facilitation, we have to speak also with the Italian government about these, these subjects.   H.J Thank you. Sara, was there anything to add from you?   S.P Yeah, just that this, we are with the associate association that Andrea mentioned, the Association for Public Participation. We are now reviewing the Participation Charter, which was elaborated, created 10 years ago. So after 10 years, this charter has been reviewed. And the Charter is a document promoted by IAF Italy, and this AIP through association with other associations that establishes principles and objectives and guidelines for promoting public participation in decision making processes and the process of reviewing this charter just ended. So we will present this work at the Festival of the Participation, which would be held soon in Italy. So we are quite, quite proud of this. And yes, in general, we try to connect with the associate Association in order to spread facilitation, and also to promote the recognition of the facilitator, facilitator profession in Italy, because this profession is not yet recognised here.   H.J Amazing, Wow. Sounds like you've got lots and lots of Yeah, lots of work that you're doing, and perhaps lots more to do, just thinking about collaborations, but more specifically about the twinning that you've been doing with other chapters. I wanted to ask you a bit more about that. So we spoke to Bogdan, as I said before, from IAF Romania in a previous Chapter Chat and we know that you've twinned with IAF Romania, and you have started, I think, to twin with IAF Syria. And I just wondered if you could tell us a bit more about that.   S.P Yeah, yeah. We, Giacomo and I, decided to carry on this, this initiative that was started by Andrea and Deborah with the Romania when but we did with this training with Syria. And it was a very, very enriching experience for us, because it could help us expand our horizon, you know, also beyond, beyond the Western culture. And so we had a series of virtual workshop, online workshop with with Syrian, in order to share knowledge, resources and best practices between our chapters. We had four meetings about the first one was like, like, the role of facilitation in post disaster recovery. And this was really interesting, because we exchange different stories, and we could see how different it was to, for example, recover after natural disaster. Like it was like in Italy, because we have, we had a few earthquakes in the last few years that and then we had to rebuild, you know, buildings and communities. Whereas in Syria, they had to rebuild after war, and then also after earthquakes. So we could share this experience, and we would see the differences and the great job that they did, and that we also tried to do here in Italy. And also it was very nice because each, each each meeting, the other meetings, were about the conflict management and cultural diversity. So it was, it was very nice to because there are, there might be great differences, you know, in culture, especially when you, when you compare Italy to Syria. So it really makes you think and reflect even out of the session. You know, you have to think about cultural diversity at the basis of the relation. I don't know how to explain it better. And it was nice because we had the chance to co facilitate. So it was an Italian and a Syrian facilitator. And so it was really enriching and but what I saw and what I really liked is that, because I did facilitate one of these meetings, and it was the openness and the human connection that we could find and share when doing something that we really liked. So it was something that went beyond cultural diversity and went beyond the barrier, also the language barrier that you can meet when you go facilitate. You know, maybe Andrea wants to tell us a few more about the Romanian experience.   A.P But, yeah, sure. Just something to add about the idea, the idea, when we decide, with Deborah to propose this twinning during a meeting of the European chapter, we decide to propose a twinning that was composed about three, four meetings, thematic meetings. And of course, that will not take more than two years twinning, because, from our idea, also the Chapter must be in charge for two years. And every two years we want to change chapter leaders and as well, co chapter leaders. And so the twinning at this time about the Romania was amazing because was the first twinning so we decided together, also with bogdan and his and their colleagues, we decided also to share how it's different the professional facilitator in Romania and Italy. So starting from, what are your clients? What are your fees? And something very, very practical, but also if you work more in the private or public sector and what you did, what are your institution? So the line was to enrich each other with methods, but also take inspiration how to work in a different way with different clients that together are not you don't know. And so was very fun also to understand that we are in the same boat, so everything is the same in your nation. So a very good experience that I suggest to each chapter to start.   H.J Thank you. So then thinking about, actually, I just wanted to pick up on one thing you were talking about there, the language, which obviously we as native English speakers have as the kind of luxury, if you like that, when things are in a shared language, they are often in English, which is quite easy for us. How does that, How hard or easy is that to for example, work with Romania, work with Syria and have to use for both of you to be using a language that isn't your own.   S.P Well, actually, I mean, I do really like languages so and I think it's fun to when you meet someone who is not a native English speaker, to find your own vocabulary, like you build up your own vocabulary, which maybe it's not even English, it's not Italian, it's not Syrian, it's not Romanian, but somehow you understand each other, and that's fun. But I have to say that sometimes it can be a barrier, because, like maybe not all the, not all our members felt confident to facilitate in English. So, yeah, so you really need to encourage them that you will find a way to build up your vocab, vocabulary. And also, I think that during the sessions, there is this, at least for me, like, kind of worried that I may not understand well what people are saying, and maybe I my facilitation could be, you know, so and so. And so, you really need to trust yourself, I think, a little bit more, but also, and that's why I really like facilitation, you can always rely on your co facilitator, so if you or make a joke about it, so if you are two, if it's two, you know facilitators not speaking English as a native language, I think it's a lot easier to to manage that.   A.P If I could share, I remember my first online meeting with the monthly meeting with the European Middle East, and I was so scared about the language, because I never studied English, so I learned by myself. So I was so scared or what, what I could say with these facilitators, so professional facilitator. And there was, I met Andrew Spiteri, you know, in a breakout room, and he was so polite, so friendly, that I was very relaxed. And after that meeting, I said myself, everything will be okay. Don't, don't, don't be scared. Don't worry about the English. And you can also use para verbal and don't speak.   H.J Yeah,that's always a fall back, isn't it? Wow, yes, I've delivered training in a different language. Anyway, moving on. So yeah, looking ahead, what's happening in the near future in IAF Italy and yeah, how would you like to see things develop over the next few years?   S.P Okay, so looking ahead, so our focus, I think, remain on strengthening the culture of participation and participation in general. For sure, public participation is, you know, something that is important for us. And also, yeah, having this thing that I mentioned before that having the professional facilitator formally recognised. So something, yeah, it's like to we would like, yeah, this profession to be seen and understood and recognised at a, you know, an institutional level. This is the general, you know, the frame. So in the near future, of course, there is the next general conference. I know it's we are a year ahead, but it takes a lot of work. And of course, the conference is organised by Gerardo, but it's in collaboration with the Chapter. So we are working on improving the model, the new method that we experimented last year. And so we want to see where it goes if we keep working on that. So with this preparation path, and try to trying to scout a little bit new facilitators and see if they want to put themselves to the test, you know. So that it can be the annual conference, can be a place where people, even less experienced facilitators, can can try it, can grow, can know facilitation better and know themselves better as facilitators. This is Yeah, in the near future. In the long term, I think we would like to, the Chapter to transform into a proper, real, like community, where facilitators can share, can support each other, can network and also create work opportunities together. We what we would like is that people feel free to ask each other for help, for support, if they are short of ideas or about a session or a method or something like that. Then we want people to rely on each other, and we want to facilitate this trust building process, I don't know. And also, we would like the chapter to be a point of reference at the national level for organisations who are seeking facilitator facilitation services or just want to learn something more about it. So we would like to be Yeah, like a subject, someone people facilitators and organisation can rely on and can go and ask for help or information.     H.J Great. Anything else from you Andrea? Any other thoughts on the future?   A.P Of course, you know, I'm not now the chapter leader, but I absolutely have some ideas. And Sara had said something very important for me, so support the facilitator and to give them visibility. Organise moment to present facilitator to clients, to to factories, to person that don't know facilitator, and have to know and have to use facilitator because it's better. And when you try facilitator, you ask to yourself, why I didn't do it before. So I want to that IAF Italy support also the professional part of the individual facilitator and for me, it's very important, because in Italy, we need to grow with numbers. And I mean, also in Europe, but in our case, we have to make grow the knowledge of facilitators.   S.P I would just like to add that, I mean, my personal dream is also, of course, since I work in public administration, to bring facilitation in public administration, you know. So this is something that I try to do, you know, very, very small things in my everyday life, at work, but this is, it's more a personal dream this, but I would like to mention that as well, because I think we really need that. We do have, I think that facilitation is kind of entering institutions at a small, at the municipal level, so, you know, town hall level. But in the bigger institution which I belong to, I don't see that much, and I think we really, really, really need that. And also I think that for the for the chapter, something that we should try to, should invest on is young facilitators, of course, and this is also a campaign that IAF global is carrying on. We know that some of our members did join initiatives that have been carried on at the global level. And we are very happy about that. And I also, I would like to maybe this is also a personal, a personal dream. But I really like the share and learn idea, you know, the series that we have at the global level. And I would like that to have that maybe at a chapter level, maybe Italian, maybe even in a more structured way, maybe easier. So something that not felt like kind of overwhelming by people, but that can be, you know, a way to to exchange between peers,   N.W Great, well, lots of big plans and you've got a big work agenda ahead of you, but it sounds like some, some great ambitions there, and really interesting different things that you're getting involved in. So just before we wrap up then, where should we go if we want to find out more about you and the IAF Italy Chapter?   S.P We have a website, and then we also you can reach us, reach us at our email. So the website is, of course, www.Iaf-italy.org , and the email Italy@IAF-word.org so you can always write to us, we always answer and see, check our emails. And you can also write to me. My email is s.tremmiproietti@gmail.com and yeah, this is, this is our contact.   H.J Thank you so much. So I think it just leaves us to say thank you for joining us today, Sara and Andrea. It has been really fascinating talking to you and hearing all about IAF Italy, past, present and future. And hopefully we'll get a chance to speak to you again soon.   S.P Thank you. Thank you Helene and Nikki for the invitation. It was my first experience, and I'm really happy about it.   A.P Thank you so much for the invitation.   H.J  So listeners, we've reached the end of another episode of Facilitation Stories, the community podcast for IAF, England and Wales.   N.W If you'd like to find out more about the IAF and how to get involved, all of the links are on our website, facilitationstories.com   H.J And to make sure you never miss an episode, why not subscribe to the show on whatever podcast app you use   N.W We're always on the lookout for new episode ideas. So is there a fabulous facilitator you think we should talk to?   H.J Or something interesting emerging in the world of facilitation you think listeners need to hear about.   N.W Send us an email at podcast@IAF-EnglandWales.org   H.J We hope you'll join us again soon for more Facilitation Stories.   N.W Until then, thank you for listening.  

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O'Donovan TD, today announced 419 primary schools nationwide have been awarded the SFI Curious Minds Award 2024. Led by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), the programme aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) among primary school students, parents, and teachers nationwide in a fun, engaging way. Announcing the 2024 Curious Minds Awards at a visit to Kilbehenny National School, Knockrour, Kilbehenny, Co. Limerick (Platinum award-winners), Minister O'Donovan said: "I am delighted to announce the winners of this year's SFI Curious Minds Awards. Congratulations to all involved - your individual and collective dedication and effort has paid off! Curiosity about science provides the building blocks to explore new ideas, increase knowledge and even unearth discoveries. I want to thank the schools and teachers who have facilitated such enthusiastic and productive participation among their students." The SFI Curious Minds Awards celebrate and recognise the participation of schools in hands-on, inquiry-based learning in STEM. Since launching twenty years ago, the programme has seen students exploring a wide range of STEM activities, from investigating renewable energy, egg drop challenges, growing vegetables, launching rockets, mini-beast hunts, learning about materials and maths through baking, design and make challenges, marble runs, enhancing their technology skills through coding, and using STEM to solve everyday problems. The Awards offer three categories for applicants: The Silver Award is aimed at schools starting out on the STEM journey and involves a minimum of two classes. The Gold Award, which is for schools further along their STEM journey, involves at least half of the classes in the school. The Platinum Award is for schools that have already achieved the Gold Award and want to challenge themselves to further integrate STEM into the school culture. This year, 47 schools received the Silver Award, 346 schools achieved the Gold Award, and 26 schools accomplished the Platinum Award. The schools' achievements were celebrated in classrooms across the country during a virtual SFI Curious Minds Awards Ceremony held this morning, Friday, 14 June 2024. TV presenters Gráinne Bleasdale and Phil Smyth hosted a live-streamed event, which featured a number of exciting experiments. Commenting on the awards, Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at SFI, said: "The SFI Curious Minds Awards are a true highlight of the year and reward the active and ongoing involvement of thousands of pupils nationwide in STEM-related activities. The winners' interest in STEM inspires other pupils - both younger and older - to get and stay curious, all of which helps to build a culture and community of exploration and learning." The SFI Curious Minds programme supplies tools to empower schools in teaching science, technology, engineering and Maths, allowing teachers to spark fun and curiosity both inside and outside the classroom. SFI, in conjunction with the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO), offers free continuous professional development (CPD) in STEM for primary school teachers, as well as curriculum-linked STEM classroom resources. The programme explores STEM topics through inquiry-based learning. The programme also offers a varied selection of Department of Education-approved summer courses with partners like ESERO Ireland, MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Applicants who complete a summer course will be eligible for EPV days. Registration for the 2024/2025 Academic Year SFI Curious Minds Awards will open in September 2024. Registration for the CPD courses for 2024/2025 are open now. For more information on the SFI Curious Minds programme, please visit www.curiousminds.ie or contact the team on curiousminds@sfi.ie.

This garden is a reflection of the average plot. A space that has to work practically, financially and often as a quick fix. Designer, Pip, has been working with some of the Gardeners' World Viewers to incorporate their ideas showcased on the BBC2 programme, including ideas for the greenhouse, potting shed, fluff hangers, hedgehog ramps and even a sculpture. The ideas have been put together to form a garden for people who love to make something out of nothing, as reusing, recycling, re-purposing and upcycling are words that define this garden. From pallet planters and fencing through to old windows and shower screens being used for the greenhouse, and doors to make an arbour seat. 

Dan Hartley & Tisserand Elohim - Platinum Award -  Eco Oasis Garden

Bonsall Field BarnsFaye GeesonGarden designed in collaboration with Derby College and Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust, highlighting the Bonsall Field Barn Restoration Project. Features a restored field barn within a setting inspired by the Peak District village of Bonsall. This includes dry stone walling, typical of the area, a limestone path representing the Limestone Way, planted with predominantly UK natives around a dew pond and a representation of a covered, disused lead mine shaft, featuring ‘T'Owd Man of Bonsall'. Planting in keeping with the area, including a wildflower meadow and ornamentals thriving on limestone sites. 

In this episode, Dr. Laura branches away from the specific subject of career fulfillment and speaks with her guest, country music star George Canyon, about spirituality and servanthood. George Canyon has recently released his memoir, My Country, and the book reveals the challenges and adventures he's faced, his determination to help others dealing with Type One diabetes, and the faith that keeps him going.George tells Dr. Laura that though his book is full of vulnerability and authenticity, he shied away from relating negative stories. He chooses positivity wherever he can because, as he says, “nobody needs to read more negativity”. The conversation delves into the challenges his teenage diagnosis of Type One diabetes brought him, how hard he worked to succeed in the music industry, and his spirituality and faith in The Creator that drives him day to day. It's a more spiritual conversation than is usually had with Dr. Laura's guests but it's not tied to any specific religion and it's a conversation full of hope that everyone can benefit from. “... we're humans, we put titles to everything - everybody has to title something, I don't know why. It's just, I guess, to make us feel more safe and conformed. Church, the title church, is a community. It's a community of people. The original churches were held in people's homes. It wasn't a big building you went to with four walls. It was a home where you got together to talk about your faith, to talk about what the Creator's done for you, to encourage each other, to pick each other up, not to be judgmental and condemn each other.” George CanyonAbout George Canyon:George Canyon rose to become one of Canada's hottest Country Music stars in the early 2000s and has won countless accolades and awards, including Juno Awards, CCMA Awards, and ECMA Awards to name a few. He has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded 12 albums, and was recently presented a certified Platinum Award for his debut album ‘One Good Friend'. With country hits like Just Like You, I Believe in Angels, Drinkin' Thinkin', Daughters of the Sun, I Got This, I Want You To Live, Slow Dance and many, many more. He is also a highly regarded humanitarian, a strong supporter of the military, and, most importantly, a proud father and devoted husband.Over the years George has also had the privilege of collaborating with fellow talents, a prime example being when he joined forces with multi-platinum pop and rock icon Richard Marx to produce two albums, 2008's ‘What I Do' and 2011's ‘Better Be Home Soon', the latter of which featured When Love Is All You Got, written for George by Marx and the legendary Kenny Rogers. ‘What I Do' was an enormous success, going Certified Gold during the first three weeks of release.George is so much more than an award-winning musical talent. Helping others has always been a huge priority for him, particularly for children with Diabetes and his work as a spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).  It's a cause close to Canyon's heart, starting from when he himself was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes at the age of 14. In addition to his work with JDRF, George is an ardent supporter of our military, having performed many times for troops overseas and even releasing a moving tribute with the single I Want You to Live, which touches on the very heartbreaking fact that in fighting for our country, some of our troops won't make it back home. The music video for the single features several real soldiers talking about their lives and careers, putting faces to the group of people working to make our country safe.Among his many identities, Canyon is also a proud Canadian and huge hockey fan, and roots for his team, the Calgary Flames, for which he just completed his 8th season singing the national anthem during the home games.Resources:Website: GeorgeCanyon.com“My Country” by George CanyonJuvenile Diabetes Research FoundationGerald Auger on InstagramEpisode 54 | Special Episode on the LiLoHia Project: with guests Gerald Auger and Sass JordanLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

On today's show, guitarist and award-winning songwriter Greg Camp discusses what it was like becoming so wildly famous and popular during his time with Smash Mouth and how he got involved with The Defiant. Also, Greg performs a live acoustic version of his song, WAY BEYOND REPAIR. GUEST OVERVIEW: Gregory Camp is an Award winning, American Grammy nominated Songwriter, Film Music Composer, and Music Producer. He is best known as the founding guitarist and primary songwriter for the rock band Smash Mouth (1994–2008). His awards, and multi-platinum albums, serve as a career resume in the music world but Camp left Smash Mouth after 16 years and has remained a Film Music Composer and Songwriter. Greg has a 3x Platinum Award for the Smash Mouth Astro Lounge Album, 3x Platinum Award for the song All Star, A 2x Platinum Award for the self titled Smash Mouth Album, and a Gold Award for the album Fush Yu Mang. ( 8x Platinum total) He's received three BMI Multi Platinum Pop awards for the songs, Walkin On the Sun, All Star and Then the Morning Comes, as well as a BMI Urban Award for the song Nothin by Pharrell Williams and N.O.R.E. He's a recipient of two Nickelodeon Awards as well as Four California Music Awards and a Radio Music Award. Greg has an estimated world wide record sales of 15 Million, had music placed in over 40 films, more than 2,600 episodic television shows, and 1600+ commercials. Greg is the President of the music publishing entity Seavolt Sound Inc. Greg also owns an all-in-house film composing and music supervision company called The Music Branch Inc. He is currently a member of the band The Defiant. https://themusicbranch.com/ https://www.thedefiantofficial.com/ X/Twitter: @GregCampMusic

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Legendary guitarist, Al Anderson, toured with Bob Marley & The Wailers from 1974 until just before Marley's death in 1981. Anderson's stunning lead guitar work on iconic classics like "No Woman, No Cry," "Three O'clock Road Block," and "Could You Be Loved" earned him a place in music history.Al continues touring to this day as the sole member of the 1970s lineup with his Grammy nominated band, "The Original Wailers", which carries on the original vision of Bob Marley's music.His memory inducing lead guitar playing was also featured on the Platinum Award winning albums Live at the Lyceum, Babylon by Bus, and the 10 times Platinum, Legend. After Marley's death, Anderson continued to tour with The Wailers Band. Anderson went on to record with Ben Harper (Diamonds On the Inside (2003), Lauryn Hill on her multi-Grammy winning debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) as well as with Santana on his 9-Grammy award winning Supernatural (2000). Al speaks with Mitch Anderson (sonically related), eCoustics podcast producer and host of Black Circle Radio, live on stage at T.H.E. Show 2023. This episode was recorded on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at T.H.E. Show 2023 at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa California.Related links:The Original Wailers 2023 Fall TourAl Anderson on DiscogsSong of The Divine Music Video on YouTubeAl Anderson with Mitch on Black Circle Radio This episode brought to you by The Source of Light and Power. One record a month being released for all of 2023. SOLP is stoked to be endorsed by Audeze Headphones, Linear Tube Audio, RME, and Peluso Microphones. For those who seek the ALL. Credits:• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.comKeep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:https://www.ecoustics.com#mofi #hifi #audiophile #vinyl #alanderson #reggae #legend #guitargod #electricguitar #bobmarley #ecoustics #musicindustry #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #theoriginalwailers #songofthedivine

We're back with another episode of Let's Innovate! Today we're joined by Andrei Marti, a Platinum Award winner at the 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton.You won't want to miss it!

Welcome to the episode 9 of "Women In The Music Industry", a podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in an industry that has long been dominated by men. Today's episode features the one and only Maria Christensen - Multi-Platinum, Award-Winning Songwriter & Artist, whose many credits include the worldwide smash with Jennifer "J-Lo" Lopez, "Waiting For Tonight". Come listen to her incredible story of how she went from songwriting with friends in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to writing some of the biggest anthems the world has ever heard, including songs for Celine Dion, N'Sync and Disney. Instagram: @mariacmusic

In this special edition of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with the product managers representing the Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners of EC&M's 2023 Product of the Year competition to learn more about the products' applications, development process, and end-user benefits. The Platinum Award went to the MegaFlex UL, represented by John Goosseff, global product manager of ABB Inc.. The Gold Award winner is the NFPA LiNK software, represented by Kyle Spencer, director of subscription services for the National Fire Protection Association. The Silver Award went to the M12 cable stapler, represented by Sean Kelley, director of product management for Milwaukee Tool. This year's competition featured products introduced to the market between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022. A hand-picked panel of judges narrowed down the 110 entries to 34 category winners for the first phase of the competition. These category winners were then narrowed down to our three finalists through an online poll available to EC&M readers, who cast their votes to determine the three award-winning products.   For more information on all three of the 2023 POTY winners and the history of the EC&M Product of the Year competition, read the report by Freelancer Amy Fischbach. 

Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast, featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris? https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly 512-758-0206 IMPORTANT: Join #1 Real Estate Coaches Tim and Julie Harris's Premier Coaching now for FREE. Included is a DAILY Coaching Session with a HARRIS Certified Coach. Proven and tested lead generation, systems, and scripts designed for this market. Instant FREE Access Now: YES, Enroll Me NOW In Premier Coaching https://members.timandjulieharris.com/ Real Estate agents, today we're going to talk about how to handle some basic questions you'll hear all the time in your real estate practice. Don't be a secret agent anymore. Talk about real estate all the time. Set more appointments, and close more deals.   4 Rules: #1: Always be positive. #2: Concentrate on who you're talking to. Make it all about them, not about you. #3: Your mindset is always about how you can be of service. Be a problem solver. #4: Remember that people move because of THEIR circumstances, not because of the market conditions. There are always opportunities to help people buy or sell real estate. The market is shifting, not crashing, so keep your drama tucked in! 4 Common Questions and how to answer them: Question #1: How's the market? Do NOT say: Well, it's come to a real screeching halt lately with my showings, ever since rates changed. Do NOT say: My last closing was a real nightmare. You won't believe what happened! Do NOT say: I'm waiting for it to crash like everyone else. DO SAY: The market is changing but it's still great. I've been really blessed to help so many people over the past year. I'm glad you asked. I've set a goal of helping 3 more families buy or sell real estate this month. Who do you know who could use my help? What are you most curious about? (Listen to their answer).   Question #2: How long have you been in real estate? Note: The more professional you are, the less likely you'll get this question. Dress well, learn your scripts, and know what's actually happening in the market versus just the headlines. Knowledge = confidence, Ignorance = fear. Have some talking points.   Back to the question. How long have you been in real estate? Do NOT say: Well, I just got my license last month. -or- I just won the Platinum Award,  -or- I've sold more homes than anyone in my office.   DO say: "Seems like forever! It's been such a fast and furious market lately. In fact, I've set a goal of helping even more people this month. Whom do you know who I should be helping? Question #3: How many homes have you sold? (versions of this question): -this year, -in my neighborhood, -in my price range. There are different ways of answering this professionally, depending on your experience level. If you're a grizzled veteran, no sweat, you have great answers. For everyone else, the newbies, up-and-coming agents, and agents who are out of their comfort zone price range or geographically: Use your company stats. 'We've sold x number of homes here in __town/subdivision__. Tell me more about your real estate plans!' Question #4: Anything you don't know about...(insert question here!) "That's a great question, Bob... I'm writing this down and I'll have an answer for you by this evening. What's the best number to reach you tonight?" This is just a sampling of the most common conversational questions you'll run across, assuming you're not a secret agent and are talking about real estate all the time. There are many scripts, basic and advanced, that make you a more confident agent. Get involved in Premier Coaching and advance your skills quickly. Confidence gets you into action. We'll see you during your daily coaching sessions!

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Join me on this awesome episode as I pick the brain of not only an incredible artist but also an expert in the music NFT space and a platinum award winning producer.  Listening as we talk about the importance of pivoting with the latest trends and opting to be proactive in transitioning instead of whining about the things that really have no bearing on personal or career growth.  We also talk about the possibilities for monetizing your music through NFT's and understanding the future value of the Blockchain community and how artist should familiarize themselves with this technology as another means of making money with your music.

When the townsfolk see Venters returning to town with Jane Withersteen's stolen horses, they know somebody's gonna die. Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn't do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles.  Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthly coupon code for any audiobook order. Thank you so much.  The first season of the Arsène Lupin Podcast is complete!  Binge all episodes of our gentleman burglar's own show. And tell your friends! Links can be found in the show notes.  The National Audio Theatre Festival has awarded a Platinum Award to my recording of 813, by Maurice Leblanc. It's the highest honor they bestow, and I'm so happy and humbled to have received it. Thanks to all of our monthly supporters who have made it possible for us to create this award-winning content.  And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 9 of 12, by Zane Grey  Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:    Follow this link to become a monthly supporter:   Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    

Who are the shady horsemen Venters finds leading Jane Withersteen's favorite horses? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn't do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles.  Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthly coupon code for any audiobook order. Thank you so much.  The first season of the Arsène Lupin Podcast is complete!  Binge all episodes of our gentleman burglar's own show. And tell your friends! Links can be found in the show notes.  The National Audio Theatre Festival has awarded a Platinum Award to my recording of 813, by Maurice Leblanc. It's the highest honor they bestow, and I'm so happy and humbled to have received it. Thanks to all of our monthly supporters who have made it possible for us to create this award-winning content.   And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 8 of 12, by Zane Grey Follow this link to become a monthly supporter:   Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:     Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    

Real estate agents, today we'll show you how to handle some basic questions you'll hear all the time in your real estate practice. Don't be a secret agent anymore. Talk about real estate all the time, so you can set more appointments, and close more deals.   Fact: The more you talk about real estate (with confidence and competence), the more deals you will create organically. Stop buying the business and paying huge referral fees. Generate business by yourself for free, using these 4 scripts. 4 Rules: #1: Always be positive. #2: Concentrate on who you're talking to. Make it all about them, not about you. #3: Your mindset is always about how you can be of service. Be a problem solver. #4: Remember that people move because of THEIR circumstances, not because of the market conditions. There are always opportunities to help people buy or sell real estate, regardless of what type of market it is or what interest rates are.   4 Common Questions and How to Answer Them: Question #1: How's the market? Do NOT say: Well, it's gotten slower since rates got so high. Do NOT say: My last closing was a real nightmare. You won't believe what happened! Do NOT say: I'm waiting for it to crash like everyone else. DO SAY: The market is changing, but it's still great. I've been really blessed to help so many people over the past year. I'm glad you asked. I've set a goal of helping 3 more families buy or sell real estate this month. Who do you know who could use my help? What are you most curious about? (Listen to their answer.)   Question #2: How long have you been in real estate? Note: The more professional you are, the less likely you'll get this question. Dress well, learn your scripts, and know what's actually happening in the market versus just the headlines. Knowledge = confidence, ignorance = fear. Have some talking points.   Back to the question. How long have you been in real estate? Do NOT say, Well, I just got my license last month. -or- I just won the Platinum Award,  or I've sold more homes than anyone in my office.   DO say: "Seems like forever! It's been such a fast and furious market lately. In fact, I've set a goal of helping even more people this month. Who do you know who I should be helping? Question #3: How many homes have you sold? (versions of this question): -this year, -in my neighborhood, -in my price range. There are different ways of answering this professionally, depending on your experience level. If you're a grizzled veteran, no sweat, you have great answers. For everyone else, the newbies, up-and-coming agents, and agents who are out of their comfort zone price range or geographically: Use your company's statistics. 'We've sold x number of homes here in __town/subdivision__. Tell me more about your real estate plans!' Question #4: Anything you don't know about...(insert question here!) "That's a great question, Bob... I'm writing this down, and I'll have an answer for you by this evening. What's the best number to reach you tonight?" This is just a sampling of the most common conversational questions you'll run across, assuming you're not a secret agent and are talking about real estate all the time. There are many scripts, both basic and advanced, that make you a more confident agent. Get involved with Premier Coaching and advance your skills quickly. Confidence gets you into action. We'll see you during your daily coaching sessions! Go to http://PremierCoaching.com to learn even more scripts, get your pre-listing package done and polished, and learn how to handle the most common objections. WARNING: 2023 Housing Market QUESTION: Agents, Are You 100% Ready For 2023, Do You Have A Proven Success Plan? If Not, Do This: Join the #1 Award-Winning Real Estate Coaching & Training Program FOR FREE! Yes, This Includes Daily Live Coaching! Join For FREE Now. Reclaim Your Life & Break Free Of Worry. The Path To Success Is One Click Away.

For many people, Real Estate can become the way to financial freedom after a tough, life-changing situation. That was the case for Stacy Darnell, who went off to become a highly successful realtor and team leader after a tough divorce, having been a stay-at-home mom for many years.   With just five years in the business, Stacy Darnell is already a top-performing agent at eXp Realty and has been awarded the Platinum Award for leadership by Keller Williams. As she says, brokerage isn't what makes you successful. It's your passion, mindset, and determination.   Join us today on Real Estate Excellence to listen to Stacy Darnell's journey to the top and learn how to use her insights to make it there yourself.   [0:00 - 04:40] Introducing Stacy Darnell, The Leader of eXp's JAX Team   Tracy Hayes introduces Stacy Darnell from the JAX team of eXp Realty  Stacy was a stay-at-home mom who did a lot of community service, but her divorce led her to pursue a career in real estate.   [04:40 - 10:00] Insert Topic Here] From Stay-at-Home Mom to Top-Performing Agent   Going for not having done a formal job in the job market was very challenging. Stacy did many things before arriving at real estate, including corporate jobs. Stacy's experience helping people helped her develop a help-oriented mindset in real estate. Stacy arrived at Keller Williams by interviewing brokerages.   [10:00 - 17:06 ] The Challenges of Starting a Real Estate Career From Scratch   Tracy and Stacy discuss the challenges of the early stages of a real estate career. Keller Williams provided excellent education and formation for Stacy to begin her career. Being around like-minded and successful people is very helpful in developing a proper mindset. Being around people who know what they're doing in a team will help you grow and learn faster. You need to learn to handle the technical side of transactions so that deals don't fall apart.   [17:06 - 26:15] Take Control and Be the Boss in Your Real Estate Transactions    The importance of having the right information and asking important financial questions upfront. Always take command and control over your transactions because that's why they're hiring you. Tough conversations need to be had early on to prevent setbacks in transactions. Bankruptcies. How much money is available? Prices. Repairs.   [26:15 - 31:30] The First Things To Do as a Real Estate Professional   The first things Stacy did right away as she started working in the real estate business: A list of contacts. Calling acquaintances to let them know she is in the business.  Getting around to know vendors and people you need to know in the business (inspectors, etc.) Doing this was challenging for Stacy because she didn't want to come off as salesy, but she realized that she only wanted to help. Learning scripts is important to have these conversations, but you can make them your own and make them sound natural.   [31:30 - 40:03] Mentorship, Team Building, and Finding Your Niche   The importance of finding a niche through trial and error. Stacy found her niche through farming and door-knocking, which weren't her fortes but allowed her to meet people who led her to her niche and overcome her fears. The best teams are “phone, phone, phone” because having many conversations builds your skills. Stacy and Tracy discuss the importance of mentorship and mindset.    [40:03 - 48:25] Getting Over Obstacles, Leading and Reaching Your Goals   Getting rid of the villains in one's life is a necessary step for growth. 3 things that make a successful broker or team lead: A proper mindset. Alignment with the goals and values of the team. Tenacity to keep growing and moving forward. Stacy discusses her and her team's goals for 2023: Helping more people, more agents, and adding value. Success comes while building genuine relationships.    [48:25 - 01:01:35 ] Staying in Control During Your Transactions   The need to have lots of referrals for the different jobs that need to be done.  Organic team recruitment and business growth. Processes and systems as a pivotal part of real estate success.  How and when to bring your first assistant as a realtor. The stress of putting people on payroll and how to handle it.   [01:01:35 - 01:13:08] Leadership and the Value of Teamwork   Hiring new and young agents versus experienced professionals. How to stay top of mind for potential clients and partners. The value of working at eXp Realty for Stacy. Culture. Education. Business. How great leaders create other leaders.   [1:13:08 - 01:22:50] Setting Expectations Amidst Difficult Situations Handling adverse market conditions by setting the right expectations for clients. Home staging and creating the right conditions for a sale. What to do when negotiating and setting expectations for buyers. The importance of getting out and meeting other agents.   Quotes:   “The most important thing you can do is to find a person who can coach you and who you can ask the important questions about your profession.”- Stacy Darnell   “The brokerage is not going to make you successful. You've gotta succeed wherever you are.”- Stacy Darnell   “To me, the goal is not some big number of sales or profits. It's how many people I can help.”- Stacy Darnell   “Make each morning purposeful, and you'll make your whole life and your business purposeful.” - Stacy Darnell   To connect with Stacy Darnell, keep up with her new projects, and make her a part of your business network, make sure to follow her on social media and visit the JAX Team's business landing page:   The JAX Team's site: https://www.thejaxteam.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejaxteam Facebook: https://facebook.com/thejaxteam   If you want to build your business and become more discoverable online, Streamlined Media has you covered. Check out how they can help you build an evergreen revenue generator all  powered by content creation!   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.

Women's health takes centre stage at this year's BBC Gardeners' World Live (NEC Birmingham, 15-18 June) as leading menopause expert, Dr. Louise Newson, joins forces with award-winning garden designer, Ruth Gwynn, to create the Newson Health Menopause Show Garden. The walk-through Show Garden reflects Newson Health's ethos of inclusive and accessible menopause support for everyone. It is designed to evoke feelings of community, creating a safe, tranquil and comfortable space for women to reflect on their health and to discover the nutritional and physical power of plants for mental health and wellbeing. There will be interactive ‘symptom stations' exploring different aspects of menopause and perimenopause, with clinicians and experts on hand with information and advice about diet and nutrition, the wide-reaching benefits of gardening, exercise, mindfulness and mental wellbeing.  Ruth Gwynn, who co-designed Frances Tophill's Platinum Award winning and ‘Best In Show' Show Garden at last year's BBC Gardeners' World Live, has selected plants for the Newson Health Menopause Garden which will create a visually enriching yet calm atmosphere. There will be an area for relaxation, a yoga corner and also an area for outdoor cooking.Find out more at bbcgardenersworldlive.com

Few people know what it takes to succeed as a realtor, and even fewer people have it. Having been an elementary school teacher for 25 years before jumping into real estate and building a successful business, Lisa Pruitt knows exactly what makes a successful realtor, and she'll be revealing that secret in today's episode.   After a long career as a teacher of gifted kids in Nassau and Saint Johns Counties, Lisa Pruitt saw an opportunity to reach financial independence and fulfill her dreams in the real estate business. For Lisa, being a realtor isn't too different from being a teacher. In both professions, you lead and add value through your knowledge. After 5 years of hard work and learning in the real estate business, Lisa is now an award-winning and top-performing agent in Florida.   Tune in to learn the simple secrets that made Lisa successful, and get ready to apply them to your own life and business.    [00:00 - 06:56] Lisa Pruitt's Journey from Teaching to Platinum Award Winner • Lisa Pruitt has a background in education, having taught elementary school for 25 years before becoming an agent. • She has moved brokerages a couple of times and recently won the Platinum Award at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyle Realty. • Lisa's teaching experience has helped her in real estate by allowing her to meet clients where they are and communicate effectively with them.   [06:56 - 13:50] The Secrets to Growth and Flexibility in the Market • Being flexible and willing to grow is important in the real estate business. • Slowing down and being strategic can lead to better results and more referrals. • Treating customers with excellent customer service is crucial for success. • Starting out, the focus was on getting deals, but now it's about building a referral-based business.   [13:50 - 20:52] Staying On Top of Your Game in a Competitive Industry • Lissa discusses the importance of staying on top of industry changes and competition. • She emphasizes the need to know every step of the transaction process and surround oneself with reliable title people and lenders. • Control over the transaction is crucial, and having a strong team of peripheral service providers gives confidence to both the agent and the client. • Learning the business inside and out is essential for success, as well as being selective about who to work with and refer to.   [20:52 - 28:04] Technology and Communications in a Real Estate Business  • Personalized approach to CRM worked for real estate agents. • Database is based on relationships and is relevant to customers. • Communication includes personalized emails, letters, and phone calls. • Being genuine and earning trust is important in the industry. • Agent had to adjust and put herself out there via social media. • Living outside of your comfort zone leads to growth and evolution.   [28:04 - 34:53] From Teacher to Real Estate Agent: A Journey of Learning and Growth • Lisa transitioned from teaching to real estate. • She reached out to her network through phone calls, texts, and social media. • Lisa's most consistent avenue was social media. • She sold four homes from open houses in her first year. • Lisa's interest in real estate stemmed from her love for change and the process of buying and selling homes.   [34:53 - 42:58] Real Estate Agent Shares Tips for Success in the Industry • Importance of self-education in real estate. • Need for more training beyond what small brokerages offer. • Lisa's transition to running her own business and achieving goals. • Networking and making connections are crucial in the industry.   [42:58 - 49:58] Surrounding Yourself with Like-Minded Professionals • Agents should learn from successful brokers and top producers. • Personal development events are important for agents to attend. • Repetition is key in learning and implementing new strategies. • It's important for agents to narrow down how they want to run their business.   [49:58 - 56:35] Find Your Business Style, Get Training, and Have a Mentor • Meditation helps in finding how you want to run your business. • Find a mentor who runs their business how you want to run yours. • Top agents are bold, not afraid to try new things, and genuine listeners. • Ask many questions and prioritize excellent customer service when meeting new clients.   [56:35 - 01:03:08] Setting Expectations: The Key to a Smooth Real Estate Transaction • Setting expectations in real estate transactions is crucial for a smooth process. • A buyer's consultation can help first-time buyers understand the steps involved. • A transaction coordinator can handle the details and clean-up work of a transaction. • Better Homes and Gardens offers support for the Buffini method, which is valued by Lisa.    [01:03:08 - 01:09:52] Collaboration Over Competition: Mutual Support for Success • Collaborative group of agents who think alike and support each other can lead to great success. • Peer group helps with difficult contracts or structuring offers. • Agents do VIP client events together to create connections and positive experiences. • Introducing people to others is a powerful way to influence in the business. • Marketing and social media are important, but it doesn't come naturally to everyone.   [01:09:52 - 01:17:00] The Importance of Finding the Right Brokerage  • Selling 8-10 homes a year can still provide a decent living. • To make six figures, one must apply themselves and work hard. • It's important for brokers to be transparent about how they run their business. • Self-motivation is crucial in the real estate industry. • Changing brokerages is not something to be afraid of as ideologies and leadership can change. • When clicking with a group, the energy can greatly impact success.   Quotes:   "Everybody learns differently. Everybody communicates differently. everybody is on their own journey. So you have to meet people where they're at, just like in the classroom." - Lisa Pruitt   "If you're not learning, you're not growing. And for me, staying on top of my game, learning what's out there, learning from other top producers, and really just making it work for you, knowing who you are, knowing what you want, setting those goals, and following through." - Lisa Pruitt   "If you're comfortable with what you're doing, you're definitely not growing and changing and evolving."  - Lisa Pruitt "Boldness, genuine listening, and meeting the needs of the client are crucial traits for a successful real estate agent." - Lisa Pruitt   "If you say you're gonna do something, do it. What's important to me in business and in life is if you say you're gonna do something, do it." - Lisa Pruitt   Follow Lisa on social media and visit her business website to keep up with her upcoming projects, contact her and make her a part of your network:   Lisa's business site: https://listerlisa.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lisapru10211236 Instagram: https://instagram.com/lisapruitt_realtor?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lmpruitt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisapruitt/   If you want to build your business and become more discoverable online, Streamlined Media has you covered. Check out how they can help you build an evergreen revenue generator all  powered by content creation!   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.

  Joyce Lee, FAIA, LEED Fellow, is President of IndigoJLD providing green health, design, benchmarking and ESG planning services for exemplary projects and communities. She became one of 300 LEED Fellows worldwide while being on the board of trustees of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, the first LEED NC certified museum in the world. Joyce has also been on adjunct faculty at the University of Pennsylvania focusing on building healthy places and was board director of the French American Chamber of Commerce PHL. Since 2021, she has chaired the American Alliance of Museums Environment and Climate Network and serves as a Senior Advisor to Econsult Solutions. In 2022, she was appointed by Mayor Kenney in Philadelphia to serve as an inaugural commissioner for environmental justice.   She has been a Fellow at the National Leadership Academy for Public Health and one of the first LEED accredited professionals in New York City. She was the Chief Architect at the New York City OMB under Mayor Bloomberg overseeing the survey of major city-owned buildings (over 200 million sq ft) and waterfronts with the goals of enhancing long-term planning and identifying green design and development opportunities. During her tenure, the program grew over 25%. She was then the first Active Design Director, with a focus on design excellence and human health, in New York City. The Active Design Guidelines, a publication she co-authored, had won recognition from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as well as the Sustainable Building Industry Council.   Joyce is the recipient of numerous awards including the Health and Human Services Good Neighbor Award, Platinum Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies, the President's Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York State, and the Aga Khan Award from Harvard/MIT. Recognizing her career achievement, the AIA New York honored Joyce with the Public Architect Award for "her indomitable spirit, committed environmental consciousness, and extraordinary ability to bring sustainability theory and practices to the public realm." Show Highlights Joyce shares her vast expertise with benchmarking, NetZero, and LEED for museums.  Hear from the National Green Building Advisor on new projects and policies coming down through the federal government.  Understanding the similarities between cultural institutions around the country.  Apply best practices with educational sessions on the green accomplishments of the Smithsonian and the Guggenheim Museum.  Review resources on green practices from energy to water to waste, new transportation, cultural programming, dining and retail facilities, and how the supply chain partners can bring all of those together.  IndigoJLD manages public and private sustainability projects.  Best practices that work for museums versus other buildings. Questions to consider to start building partnerships and connecting with firms that specialize in sustainability.   “We both agree that we learn more from our mistakes and than our successes. Absolutely be open-minded. I wish I knew back then this field was going to evolve so fast. The climate is something that is here today and is not for tomorrow. For those who are entering the field, another piece of advice with green buildings, I would say think globally and act locally.” -Joyce Lee    Get the episode transcript here!!   Museum Magazine / July−August 2022 (PDF)   Show Resource and Information LinkedIn Applying LEED to museum projects The Well-Tempered City J. S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier ENERGY STAR Score for Museums Cultural Heritage and Museums – Mind the Gap Applying LEED to museum projects Museums preserve history and culture American Alliance of Museums Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2023 GBES

Anais Reno first made her appearance on this show when she was only 17. She blew me away with her voice and her talent. Anaïs has been involved in the performing arts since age 8. After winning the 2016 Forte International Competition's Platinum Award at Carnegie Hall, Anaïs won Second Place at Michael Feinstein's Great American Song Book Academy competition in the summer of 2018. She was the youngest contestant ever, First Place at the Mabel Mercer Foundation competition, in New York. In March of 2019, at age 15. In 2020, she won the Julie Wilson award. On November 2021, she was announced as one of the finalists for Young Arts in jazz voice - - - -out of 3 voice finalists nationwide! Studying voice since 2013 with Sarah Tolar at the 92nd Street Y as well as with her father, a former opera singer, Anaïs graduated in the spring of 2021 from LaGuardia High School where she studied drama. Anaïs is now a college student, and attends SUNY Purchase, where she is studying jazz voice with Alexis Cole and opera with Sherry Overholt, as an Ella Fitzgerald scholar! When she was 10, Anaïs began singing with highly acclaimed professionals in the field and performing in prominent venues. She has performed with the NY Philharmonic in David Geffen Hall with her own compositions. Her debut album, celebrating the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, titled, “Lovesome Thing: Anaïs Reno sings Ellington & Strayhorn with the Emmet Cohen trio,” was released in 2020 and received international critical acclaim, as well as climbing to NUMBER 6 on the jazz chart after performing in the Top 10 for 4 consecutive weeks. Anais was featured on Inside Edition and Good Day NY, on the “New York State of Mind” welcome back to NY video, with such stars as Idina Manzel and Stephen Colbert, and she sang “America the Beautiful” for the 2021 9/11 Mets/ Yankees game. Pick up Anaïs Reno's album NOW! "Lovesome Thing” - Anaïs Reno sings Ellington & Strayhorn Featuring The Emmet Cohen Trio” Look for upcoming tour dates on her website: www.anaisreno.com On Instagram: @anaisrenojazz

Platinum Award is given to builders who have achieved outstanding building excellence and won five or more National Category titles. Urban Homes was established in 2004, delivering quality homes across Waikato, South Auckland, Coromandel and beyond.Daniel and Bronwyn Klinkenberg started Urban from scratch, following a dream from the early days of their relationship. Daniel was a trade-qualified builder, and Bronwyn is a primary school teacher. Andrew South, General Manager, joined the company in 2019 to help take it to the next level. They talk to Ryan the importance of values and culture in the company that helped them achieve outstanding results. Urban Homes also puts a lot of value on their staff. A great example is 21-year-old Chris Foy from Hamilton who has been named the Waikato 2022 Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year. Daniel and Andrew share their thoughts on how to help their staff to flourish and step into new opportunities.With the potential downturn of the market, Ryan asked about Urban's plans to approach that period. Daniel recalls the difficult times of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC, 2007–2008) when they only had a few days of work ahead of them and how to helped to get tne company stronger. Andrew hopes to spend this time improving the processes to prepare for when the market will take off again.LinksNew Zealand's Supreme Homes Announced! About Urban HomesWhere else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVegTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterBuilderNZ

Jennifer Seeno Tucker Setting the foundation for a real estate career is crucial to be successful.  Learning the correct procedures can save time and frustration and result in enjoying the rewards more quickly. Our guest Jennifer Seeno Tucker shares her steps about how to create a vision for your life as a real estate agent. In our conversation Jennifer talks about determining your best clients, effective marketing strategies, and why the relationship with your client is so very important. BIO: Jennifer understands how to best communicate the benefits & features of a property to potential buyers and efficiently navigate the negotiating process. She is also a Presidential Club Member of the Sandler Sales Training Institute. Jennifer has been licensed since 2012 & was honored to have received the EXIT Realty Silver Award in 2017 & 2018 and the Gold Award in 2019 for Gross Commissions Earned. Jennifer was also Platinum Award winner & recognized in 2020 for her high Honor Achievements in Closed Sides, Sales Volume and Gross Commission. She was the #1 NY Metro Agent for Listings in 2020 & ranked in the TOP 100 throughout North America. As a Thank You to her clients, a portion of her personal commission is donated to a charity and has contributed over $25,000 since the inception of my willingness to make a difference Jennifer is an Associate Broker & Vice President of Business Development of Exit Realty United located in Nassau County, New York. She is the co-creator of The 7 Saturday's Training Program for local real estate agents. She has helped dozens of real estate agents transition from paycheck employee to a flourishing career as a sole proprietor in real estate. Jennifer has also guided many real estate agents throughout their careers and helped them stay focused in meeting their goals as business owners.   She is an International Best-Selling Author of Become A Rock Star Real Estate Agent: 7 Steps to Make $100k A Year & her other book Awake From the Darkness: The Homeowners Guide to Avoid Foreclosure. As a former educator with an advanced degree in curriculum design and instruction, Jennifer is committed to utilizing her background to provide realtors with the necessary tools for support as they transition to a full-time real estate agent. Jennifer is also a Certified Buyer representative capable of providing in-depth, detailed information in finding your dream home, too. She has received many awards as a high producer of listings and commissions. She has created a generous arrangement. As a Thank You to her clients. A portion of her personal commission is donated to a charity and has contributed over $25,000 JENNIFER'S GIFT                                                                                       A complimentary download of her book “Become A Rock Star Real Estate Agent: 7 Steps to Make $100k A Year”                                       Go to the website: RockStarAgentTraining.com MY CONTACT                                    StressFreeRemodeling@gmail.com  www.StressFreeRemodeling.com                 www.AuriemmaDesign.com MY GIFT Transform Any Home Into a Dream Home                                             A guide with lots of ideas and cost estimates for the transformation. StressFreeRemodeling.com/Transform MY BOOK                                                                                 Homeowner's Guide to Stress-Free Remodeling                        Available on Amazon          

My guest today is multi-platinum award winning producer/enginner Henry Hirsch best known for his collaboration with Lenny Kravitz. In part two of this interview we talk about:Helios ConsolesDoing projects together at Schleiwies StudioArun Pandian and his Helios Console in New YorkDrum MicingThe best advice today's Henry would give young Henry============================Links and Show Notes:============================Guest: Henry Hirsch http://www.henryhirsch.comHost: Clemens SchleiwiesThe Podcast Website: https://www.schleiwies.com/blogSchleiwies Studio: https://www.schleiwies.com/studioAnalog Online Mastering: https://www.schleiwies.com/studio/mastering.htmlArun Pandian: http://www.signalcorpsrecording.com

Anna Maria Cianciulli pushes the boundaries of filmmaking as an actress, director, writer and artist. Her acclaimed performance as Queen Gertrude of Denmark in Hamlet/Horatio, a feature film adaptation, was released theatrically in the summer of 2021 and is now streaming on all the major film platforms. The film has received Best Film awards at Los Angeles Film Awards, New York Cinematography Awards and Southeast Regional Film Festival; and Best Experimental Film at the Rome Independent Prisma Awards. As an actress, she has been featured in several colorful roles, which include Filomena Bene in Lifetime Network's Stealing Chanel; Sara in Change the World; and Lynne in Maladaptive Behavior.As director, her award-winning short, 33 Breaths, was shot entirely in one take and was a Single-Take Challenge finalist in 2020. Stay, which she wrote and directed, takes place in a New York City apartment comprised of a cultural diverse family of strangers, and was included in the Official Selection of Manhattan, Central Florida, and NewFilmmakers New York film festivals, and complement her other films The War in Heaven; and Bedtime. She also co-wrote Life After Her, which won the Platinum Award at the NYC Indie Film Awards in 2017, and was nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress in a Lead Role in the same year.Anna's work as a live performance and multimedia artist is vast, and consists of several installations and exhibitions such as Fashion Independence at Vanderbilt Hall; and Sa Coia, which combined dance, theatre and video projection and takes place in the island of Sardinia in 1945. As Creative Director at BdA, she has collaborated with Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, Michael and Kevin Bacon.As an acting professor, she has immersed her students in the Sanford Meisner technique, of which she has developed significant expertise; in fact, Mr. Meisner assigned her the rights to bring forth his seminal book, On Acting, in an Italian edition. She worked with Tony Danza in his rehearsals for the Joseph Gordon-Leavitt film, Don Jon. She is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Film at Columbia University. In our conversation, we discuss the Italian experience in the wave of the Pandemic; her journey to film in New York City; the process of working with Sanford Meisner and developing a unique understanding of the process of acting; and the mindset behind her several films as an actress and filmmaker.Opening Credits: Ketsa - 15 Waiting-Room; 1st Contact - Unbiased View; Closing Credits: HoliznaCC0 - 4 (jazz)

Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and author who has released 15 albums with 19 top ten singles. She has received 8 JUNO Awards, 10 SOCAN Awards and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. With Jann what you see is what you get, and her compelling chat with host Dan Hare is real, raw and relevant. Jann shares: the unusual series of events that led to a record deal; why a critic consider her “too normal”; how the huge success of her album ‘Living Under June' brought about a 3 year international tour, appearances on major US talk shows and the end of the relationship with her management team; her definition of success, thoughts on fame and the music biz; why she feels each of her songs is individual and much, much more. Find out about Jann, her music, books and self-title TV show @ www.jannarden.com

Sara Costa is the Loyalty Experience Product Specialist, and Chelsea McGough is the Loyalty Program Strategy Manager, for Blue Buffalo all-natural pet food company. The brand recently brought home the Platinum Award for Customer Loyalty Strategy at the 2022 Loyalty Expo hosted by Loyalty360. As one of the most competitive categories in the Loyalty360 Awards, as well as one of the most challenging aspects of loyalty marketing, competing brands demonstrated their dedication to prioritizing customer loyalty through a combination of technology, training, socialization, and implementation.Mark Johnson, Loyalty360 CEO, met with McGough and Costa to discuss the brand's award-winning customer loyalty strategy and the way it builds meaningful, and loyal, relationships with its customer base.

Markus Sturm is the Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Loyalty and Consumer Goods at Tim Hortons, quick-service restaurant featuring coffee, donuts, breakfast favorites and sandwiches, and endearingly deemed the “most Canadian brand in Canada.” The brand recently brought home the Platinum Award for Social Impact and CSR at the 2022 Loyalty Expo hosted by Loyalty360.Mark Johnson, Loyalty360 CEO, met with Markus Sturm to discuss the brand's award-winning CSR strategy and the way it differentiates itself in the realm of customer loyalty.

Aron Ezra is an innovator, entrepreneur, and the Chairman of Plan A Technologies. He has served as CEO of multiple software companies, all of which he grew over 20x and were acquired in multimillion-dollar exits.  His previous company, OfferCraft, won the Platinum Award from the G&L Roundtable for best new technology; was named Startup of the Year by the Best in Biz Awards; was named one of the Top 20 Most Innovative Technologies; and was profiled in over 200 news stories published in places like The New York Times, Forbes, Quartz, and Business Insider. It was acquired by NRT, a Canadian FinTech company that processes over $20 billion annually. Earlier, as CEO of MacroView Labs, a mobile software startup used by hospitality, travel, healthcare, and retail customers, Aron grew the startup into a powerhouse with tens of millions of users globally, and dozens of industry awards. It was acquired by Bally Technologies (now part of Scientific Games). Additional past highlights include serving as an SVP at Hill & Knowlton (part of WPP); and as a Director at The Advisory Board Company, a top healthcare consulting firm (part of UnitedHealth Group). As a thought leader on many business and future technology topics, Aron has been invited to give more than 1,000 presentations at industry conferences. He has won dozens of honors, including being named one of the Most Intriguing People in Las Vegas by Seven Magazine, and a Top 10 Rising Business Leader in the city by the Las Vegas Business Press. Aron is also an investor and advisor to several startups and middle-market technology companies.  In this episode, we revisit his illustrious career journey and discuss what makes technologies tick in current times. _____________________________________________________   Rajeev Mudumba's Website: www.planb.live   Plan B Success Podcast: Available on your favorite platform including iTunes @ https://apple.co/2JCSysL?ls=1 or www.planbsuccess.live or www.planb.live   https://www.planbsuccessschool.thinkific.com - You can be a successful Entrepreneur and can do a LOT with your very own podcast. Follow Rajeev's FREE training & you'll discover How to ideate, create, launch, monetize and grow your podcast in just a couple of hours!   Rajeev's Book - My Inspiration: Quotes that shaped my self-improvement journey - Available on Amazon Worldwide on your local Amazon site or @https://amzn.to/2JG1DRL   Plan B Success YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2YegieF   Medium Articles: https://rajeevmudumba.medium.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevmud...   Facebook Plan B Success Page: https://www.facebook.com/planbsuccess...   Facebook My Inspiration Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/myinspiratio...   Instagram: @hifromraj1

My guest today is multi-platinum award winning producer/enginner Henry Hirsch best known for his collaboration with Lenny Kravitz. In part one of this interview we talk about:The different iterations of Waterfront Studios, New YorkWorking with Lenny KravitzGetting sounds on the first three Lenny recordsSwitching to digital===========================Links and Show Notes:===========================Guest: Henry Hirsch http://www.henryhirsch.comHost: Clemens SchleiwiesThe Podcast Website: https://www.schleiwies.com/blogSchleiwies Studio: https://www.schleiwies.com/studioAnalog Online Mastering: https://www.schleiwies.com/studio/mastering.html

Anil Mansukhani is the Vice President of Loyalty Marketing, and Traci Mason is the Vice President of Brand Marketing at MGM Resorts. MGM Rewards, the brand's reimagined loyalty program, was the Platinum Award winner at the 2022 Loyalty360 Awards in the Creative Campaign category.

In this episode, host John Laurito talks with Aron Ezra, Chairman of the Board at Plan A Technologies, about leadership and the importance of trusting leaders as an organization scales up. They also talk about letting go of control and how empowering your people can make a difference in how you lead them. He also shares how he leads his entire organization as they grow rapidly.Aron Ezra currently serves as Chairman of Plan A Technologies, an award-winning software development firm with offices in the US, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Plan A tackles software challenges for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. He was previously CEO of OfferCraft, a B2B software company used by retail, entertainment, and financial services businesses. He led OfferCraft's team through its successful funding and through its exponential growth over the following years. OfferCraft won the Platinum Award from the G&L Roundtable for the best technology in the gaming industry; was named Startup of the Year by the Best in Biz Awards; was named one of the Top 20 Most Innovative Technologies of 2017; and was profiled in over 200 news stories published in places like The New York Times, Forbes, Quartz, and Business Insider. In 2018, he orchestrated the successful sale of OfferCraft to NRT, a Toronto-based FinTech company that processes over $20 billion annually. As part of that deal, Aron agreed to serve as the Chief Marketing Officer at NRT for 18 months and to assist with OfferCraft's integration into NRT.Prior to that, Aron was CEO of MacroView Labs, a mobile software startup used by hospitality, travel, healthcare, event, and retail customers. Aron grew MacroView from a tiny startup into a multimillion-dollar software-as-a-service company with millions of users globally and dozens of industry awards. In 2011, he led a successful M&A process that resulted in multiple bids; MacroView was ultimately acquired by Bally Technologies (now part of Scientific Games NASDAQ: SGMS), one of the largest casino and game companies in the world. After that deal, Aron was named VP of Mobile & Interactive at Bally, where he led several major initiatives.Learn more about Aron and Plan A Technologies at:Website: http://www.planatechnologies.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aronezra/Show notes:[1:58] How does he lead an organization through the aggressive growth path?[5:12] Having the trust in the leaders as an organization scale up[8:30] What's the downside of letting go of control?[14:31] What's the difference between management and leadership?[17:03] Looking ahead and what leaders need to be ready for to be relevant and effective[20:35] Where does he see their company going with his leadership?[23:15] Learn more about Aron and Plan A Technologies[24:12] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right NowFor questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

Frutto di un intero anno di ricerca da parte di The WineHunter Helmut Köcher e delle sue commissioni di assaggio, la guida The WineHunter Award rappresenta l'apice di un prestigioso lavoro di selezione volto a dare voce e valore ai vini e ai prodotti Food, Spirits e Beer che si distinguono nel panorama wine & food italiano e internazionale. Eccellenze che trovano nel palcoscenico di Merano WineFestival (4-8 novembre 2022) la loro massima celebrazione. La guida è online su award.winehunter.it, consultabile gratuitamente, e presenta i premi The WineHunter Award Rosso e Gold, nonché i candidati al Platinum Award, premio che verrà ufficializzato durante la cerimonia di apertura del festival il 5 novembre

John Anthony has been a lifelong performer, but he only began to study acting in 2014 after auditing a class in Dallas TX.  His previous experience prepared him well though, given John spent time on stage with the Improv Comedy troupe Comedy Sportz, based in Dallas.  He committed his time and effort to delving deeper after that initial class, and he has never looked back.  John considers himself fortunate to having studied under these amazing artists: Michelle Condrey, Jackie Burch, and Glenn Morshower.Rather than choosing an existing movie scene to recreate in his classes, John took the road less traveled and wrote his own scene as an experiment.  That was all it took to be bitten by the writing bug and bring the stories in his mind to life.  Since taking that first leap in class performing original material, John has  written and acted in more than fifteen short films, authored two screen plays with more ideas just waiting to be narrated in a script.  Both his writing and acting have been laureled in multiple film festivals, including the Platinum Award for Best Actor in The Independent Movie Awards (Los Angeles, CA) and the Bronze Award for Best Drama for his short film “A Love Not Lost”.  “A Family Matter”, “Rookies”, “Swimmers”,  and his first film “A Gift” have been recognized with various awards and accolades.John's career branched out in recent years having booked local and national commercials with these companies: Ready Seal, Inc., H-E-B Grocery Company, LP, and Ambetter Insurance.  Don't be surprised when you hear his voice in advertisements, given he has booked some voice over spots too.When he isn't acting, writing, or directing, John enjoys working out and spending time with his family.  He credits his wife, Anne, to be his biggest supporter. But be on the look out for his dog, Hank, who makes a cameo appearance in nearly every short film.You can reach out to John Anthony here:https://www.jdafilm.com/You can listen to it on any podcast platform @wake up with KCLike and subscribe and follow me on instagram @wakeupwithkcWebsite: https://www.wakeupwithkc.com/Jewelry provided by: Pretty Bling Boutiquehttps://www.facebook.com/prettyblingboutique/Makeup provided by:https://farmasius.com/kcgingerMedia Manager: Steven Joiner : stevesjnetwork@gmail.comLogo created by: Eden Fritz AguiarProducer & Marketing Dir, Clovercrest MediaOpener created by: Zachary LaPlantCMG | Social Media Manager| Chief Video Editor 

Fans of Lil Uzi Vert have been waiting for the Philadelphia native to drop his next studio LP. Those Uzi followers will likely have to wait a little longer for an album, but an EP is apparently on the way. So far, Uzi has released two studio LPs. Luv Is Rage 2 landed in August 2017. Eternal Atake followed in March 2020. Both albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The Recording Industry Association of America certified Luv Is Rage 2 as 2x-Platinum. Uzi's Eternal Atake reached Platinum status as well. His 2016 mixtape Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World earned a Platinum Award too. Lil Uzi Vert also scored a Top 5 project on the Billboard 200 with Pluto x Baby Pluto, the collaborative album with Atlanta-raised rapper Future. Pluto x Baby Pluto peaked at #2 in 2020. source: Lil Uzi Vert Announces 'Red & White' EP - AllHipHop --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masseffect/support

Justin Creel is the CEO and Rainmaker for The Creel Group powered by Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast. Justin and his team have won numerous awards, including the 2022 Love Award, Platinum Award, Top Listing Team 2019 & 2020, 2018 Top Listing Associate of the Year, and Top Sales Associate of the Year.

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Stuart Malina  joins Matt to discusshis role in creating Movin' Out and a reflection on the show 20 years later,multiple strategies for masterful performance,utilizing and discerning opinions,and maintaining a balanced perspective professionally and personally.In a wide variety of concerts, from masterworks and grand opera to pops, Stuart Malina's ease on the podium, engaging personality, and insightful interpretations have thrilled audiences and helped break down the barriers between performer and listener.This year marks Stuart's 22nd season as Music Director and conductor of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. In June 2022, he was named Music Director of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra in Greenwich, CT, where he will begin conducting concerts in September of 2023. Throughout his career, he has conducted and directed multiple orchestras around the world. His Carnegie Hall debut was in 2007, where he conducted the New York Pops in an all-Gershwin tribute, including Rhapsody in Blue, which he conducted from the keyboard.He's also an accomplished pianist; Stuart has impressive credits as a soloist and chamber musician. He has performed concertos in Harrisburg, Greensboro, Charleston, New York, and Chautauqua, most often conducting from the keyboard. As a composer and arranger, he has created dozens of orchestral works, ranging from entire pops shows to works for symphony orchestra. His most recent composition, Common Fanfare for an Uncommon Orchestra, received its world premiere by the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra in September 2017.Stuart's activities also extend to Broadway. In 2003, he won the Tony award for orchestration with Billy Joel for the musical Movin' Out. He acted in Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning play Master Class, opposite Zoe Caldwell and Audra MacDonald, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. He has also served as associate conductor of the national touring company of West Side Story and as conductor of the Charleston production of Porgy and Bess. In May 2020, Stuart received an honorary doctorate from Lebanon Valley College. He has received the Joanne Rogers Award for contribution to the artistic life of Pennsylvania, the Jump Street Spectrum Award, the Lebanon Valley College's 2012 Founders Day, the Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts from Theater Harrisburg, and Leadership Harrisburg's Platinum Award for Servant Leadership.Stuart holds degrees from Harvard University, the Yale School of Music, and the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied conducting with Otto-Werner Mueller. He studied piano with Drora and Baruch Arnon and with Keiko Sato.  He resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Marty. They are the proud parents of two children, Sara and Zev.  Stuartmalina.comMatt Wilson gained national exposure as the "Piano Man" in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks.Support the show

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Real estate investment? Sahil takes that very seriously.  At 36, he already owns 10 houses. With more than $250 million dollars in sales and more than $20 million dollars in his personal real estate investment portfolio, Sahil has already made a name in Toronto's Real Estate investment field. If you want to know more about how Sahil made all those numbers possible, join us in our latest Sales Beast Podcast episode. With a degree in economics and finance, Sahil started his career in Toronto Real Estate after working at CIBC and Nestle. After taking an interest in buying his own home, Sahil managed to work out the ins and out of the real industry and decided to venture into investing after purchasing his first property. He then founded Mink Real Estate, Toronto's only investment-focused real estate firm. He became Toronto's Top 1% realtor and received various accolades including Chairman Award in 2020, Platinum Award from 2015 to 2020, and was included in the Hall of Fame in 2018. Here are some notes from our conversation with Sahil. Don't forget to listen to the episode for more!From CIBC to Nestle to Real Estate investmentHouse Hacking: the beginning of Sahil's Real Estate Investment JourneyFrom purchasing free-hold properties, eliminating semi-detached homes go straight to detached and then buy a bungalow. Why? Because bungalow comes with the biggest upside. Investment tips from Sahil“From a consumer perspective, just make sure about picking the right expert in the right field of real estate. It could make or break your real estate career.”“Of all the 25 properties that I've purchased, they are very similar. Buy undervalued properties, undervalued assets that come with a lot of upsides.”I started realizing that from a financing perspective, I was reaching a saturation point. I can't stop here, the idea is great and so I started reaching out to join venture partners. “..work on your sales skills because that's going to be the biggest tool as you scale in business.”You have to be thorough, you have to have a fantastic plan and you need to know how to sell things. I don't ever sell anything to anybody that I don't believe in buying myself.Sahil's biggest challenge from when he started purchasing properties on his own to sourcing capital from others? Credibility“Credibility comes with time and experience. It's not easy to go to somebody and say ‘you know what, I have a great investment opportunity, why don't you invest with me?'”About mentorship and about making mistakes:“I am the person who has learned every single mistake in the book. I didn't have a mentor.”“There is not a single mistake that I have not made in real estate and I continue  doing it but the only difference is that I don't try to make the same mistake twice.”

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators!   A medical robot named K.I.T. roams the ruins of an Earth once inhabited by humanity as he recalls the memories of mankind. As he enters a familiar neighborhood, he remembers his creator.   *Won the Platinum Award for Best Young Filmmaker in the Independent Shorts Awards* *Won the Silver Award for Best Animated Short Film in the Independent Shorts Awards* *Won Best Animated Film in the Reale Film Festival *This short film was made in the span of just under a month and rendered entirely in Unreal Engine 4. This was my first time using Unreal Engine to make a project and I am shocked by the program's versatility and ability to bring stories to life. CREDITS - Written, Directed, Animated, and Edited By BRANDON HILL Original Music By JONATHAN YANG 3D Assets provided by Quixel Megascans, EpicGames Marketplace, Renderpeople, 3DPeople, and Eisko.

Jeff "Diesel" Dalziel is a Multi-Platinum Award Winning Music Producer (CCMA, Juno, CMA), Songwriter, and Mixer having worked with artists like The Washboard Union, Nice Horse, Dan Davidson, Jim Cuddy, Ian Thornley, and more! But, has Jeff "Made It?". Join us as Jeff tells his journey to become all of those things, discusses what might be next for him, what has changed in Music Production over the years, and gives us HIS definition of "Making It". For all things Jeff: https://www.jeffdalzielofficial.com/bio For all episodes of the Brenton On Tour Podcast: http://www.brentonontour.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #34: On today's episode, I will be talking with Athena Demos about digital equality, ethics & ethos in the Metaverse. This conversation explores why it is essential to advocate for digital equality, ethics, and ethos in the virtual space. Athena also shares her journey as a producer behind bringing the legendary Burning Man experience into VR in the pandemic, why she's passionate about advocacy in the Metaverse, and advice that she has for those listening that want to learn more about being an advocate for ethics & ethos in the Metaverse. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in digital equality in virtual spaces. About Athena Demos: Athena co-founded Big Rock Creative, a successful XR experience company, that won the Producer's Guild Award for Innovation, the Aurea Award for creativity, the No Proscenium award for Best VR experience of 2020, and the Hermes' Platinum Award. With over 20 years of experience producing iconic events like the LA Decompression Arts and Music Celebration and the Art of Change Inaugural Ball for President Obama in LA to produce BRCvr. BRCvr is an official virtual Burning Man Experience and unprecedented in the VR space. She spent 8+ years as the PM of two time Academy Award Winning documentary film company, Moriah Films. In October, 2020 she took the documentary series she was working on before covid about indigenous women called In Her Shoes, and her VR knowledge and combined them to produce a 360 VR documentary shot in Teotitlan de Valle, Mexico about a Zapoteca family celebrating their most holy holiday, Dia de Los Muertos, during a deadly pandemic (currently in post production). Athena will be speaking on 'Bringing the Principles of Burning Man into the Metaverse; Jan 29 at 10am PT in AltspaceVR. More details and RSVP can be found here. Links Mentioned in the Show: XR Women BRCvr - An Official Virtual Burning Man Experience 10 Principles of Burning Man BRCvr Facebook Page BRCvr Twitter BRCvr Instagram Want to support this podcast? Visit https://anchor.fm/coffeyandcode/support or leave a rate & review on Apple Podcasts. *Subscribe to Coffey & Code to be notified when new episodes go live!* Is there someone in the tech space who you would love to hear on the show? I'd love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to drop me a line, or send me a DM on Twitter @ashleycoffey_ or Instagram @ashleyrcoffey89. Thanks for listening to Coffey & Code! FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coffeyandcode/support

As a producer, session musician, epic keyboard player, writer of film and TV scores, coach, teacher, songwriter, multi-platinum award-winner and multiple Grammy nominee John Capek is well established in the world of music. In this chat with Dan Hare John talks about: the influence of boogie woogie on his piano playing; his formative years living in Australia; his Bohemian lifestyle and nature; how he ended up in Toronto; working with Marc Jordan, Ian Thomas, Rick Springfield, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and many others; creating chord progressions on his keyboard; why Johann Sebastian Bach is the “founder” of funk; and much more.

An enthusiastic about Tampa Bay, the successful Brazilian immigrant and entrepreneur Corina Lessa-Silva has impacted the Tampa community with her work in Real Estate. Corina is certified in Global Economics by the Harvard Business School. She founded Tampa Bay Key Realty a few years ago together with Margarete Welter. By combining management skills and training in Real Estate with their international experience, they have achieved great success serving the international community. They can communicate in Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and English.Corina is also the president of Suncoast Global Council, where she leads and influences the professional community. Under her leadership, this organization recently received the Platinum Award from the National Association of Realtors for outstanding community service. She is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pinellas & Central Pasco REALTOR®️ Organization. In this interview, she talks about being an international student, immigrating, becoming a realtor abroad, and enjoying the Florida region in the United States.

On this podcast, we talk with the crew from Pennyrock Productions to talk about their new documentary "Bloody & Bruised: The untold story of the Back Room". While most people took a break during the pandemic, Budro, Adam, producer John Jew, and the Pennyrock crew used the time to sit down with multiple artists and crew to get their first hand accounts of playing and partying at this historic Austin venue. J. Budro Partida is an Emmy award-winning video producer and award-winning filmmaker from Austin, Texas. He has worked professionally in television and media production for nearly 25 years. His spectrum of work includes client commercial production, short films, various music videos, online promotional materials and multiple television series, including "Professor Griffin's Midnight Theatre" and the Emmy award-winning late night TV series, "Austin After Hours". He is a 10-time Telly Award winner (including a Silver Telly), and has garnered multiple industry awards throughout his career. A life-long film student and cinephile, he is extremely passionate about filmmaking. His micro-short, "Devastated" won the Platinum Award (beating 375+ other short films) and named Season 6 Winner of the 15 Second Horror Film Challenge Competition in 2020. His 2019 werewolf short, "Bewere", won "Best Horror Film" at the 2020 Austin Indie Fest, "Best Picture" at the 2020 Demonic Brilliance Film Festival and won "Best Horror Short" at the 2019 San Antonio Horrific Film Fest. The film has also gained multiple awards, nominations and has been selected in various other film festivals throughout 2020. His short horror film, "Hi, Penny" (2018), received five nominations and won "Best Horror Short" at the 2018 San Antonio Horrific Film Fest. He is currently serving as Director and Producer on the feature-length documentary in-production titled "Bloody & Bruised: The Untold Story of The Back Room". Adam was born and raised in Austin, Texas in and around the local artist and music scene that attracts many people to Austin. He has been heavily involved with the local and major touring music scene since the late 90s. m/ He has written, produced and directed two short films of his own and collaborated on other student productions as well. He was involved with Third Coast Casting, where he honed his film skills on set as an extra, a stand-in, security, set design, lighting and production assistant. An avid film buff, Adam has worked at The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema since December 2003. He has an associate degree in radio, television and film and a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in mass communication. He interned at The Austin Music Network as well as Time Warner while pursuing his education. Adam is serving as Associate Producer for the full length documentary "Bloody & Bruised: The Untold Story of The Back Room" currently in-production from PennyRock Productions. Documentary Trailer Pennyrock Productions

Rob Wells is a multi-platinum, award-winning producer/songwriter based in Canada, and is the other half of the writing/production team The Fourth Floor with singer, songwriter & recording artist Shobha. Rob has worked with Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Adam Lambert, Katharine McPhee, the Backstreet Boys, Nelly Furtado, Desmond Child, Cyndi Lauper, Corey Hart, & many others. His work has been featured in numerous films, television shows, commercials and video games worldwide. Rob has appeared as a music producer on "Canadian Idol", "The House Of Carters" & "The Next Star". His awards include first place in numerous songwriting competitions, and SOCAN #1 awards with gold, platinum & multi-platinum certifications. He also has his own label and teaches hundreds of students. WEBSITE: www.sharp9music.com IG: @robwmusic    Follow The Music Makers:  The Music Makers on Instagram   The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection.   Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment  Check out Andy's Other Podcast: The Wedding Biz

Three Special Guests - One Special Hour! Farm Jam Founders Greg + Zara Knight + Jazz Vocalist Anaïs Reno! FIRST UP: Anaïs Reno Jazz vocal prodigy and chart-topping vocalist, Anaïs Reno is back! No stranger to the stage, Anaïs has been performing since age 8. After winning the 2016 Forte International Competition's Platinum Award at Carnegie Hall, Anaïs won Second Place at Michael Feinstein's Great American Song Book Academy competition in Carmel, Indiana in the summer of 2018, and First Place at the Mabel Mercer Foundation competition, in New York, in March of 2019. This year, Anaïs released her debut album - - - “Lovesome Thing: Anaïs Reno sings Ellington & Strayhorn accompanied by the Emmet Cohen Trio” which received critical praise across the world, and since appearing on the show last, Anaïs' album peaked at the #6 position on the Jazz Charts! Anais makes her debut at The Cutting Room (44 E. 32nd Street between Park and Madison Aves.) with the Pete Malinverni Trio on Tuesday, August 10th at 7pm. The Cutting Room is a great sounding room where established players spontaneously show up and play and up and comers get heard by the right people. Visually its art meets music. Lady Gaga started out here and Joan Rivers performed here regularly. AN EVENING WITH ANAÏS RENO AND THE PETE MALINVERNI TRIO THE CUTTING ROOM TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 7:00 P.M. Tickets for “An Evening with Anaïs Reno” are $20-$25 and are available at: www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-anais-reno Next up, she is playing the inaugural Jazz on the Narrows Festival in Maryland on August 14. Produced by Muddy Water's daughter, Mercy. (The festival runs from August 13-15). And lastly, another festival in New York, in White Plains (Westchester), “JazzFest White Plains.” Anaïs performs on September 10. The festival runs from September 9-12 Stay with us all the way - - -we're playing Lush Life in its entirety at the end of our show Find Anaïs on web at: www.anaïsreno.com And on Facebook and Instagram: @anaisrenojazz Today we are speaking with the founders and farm owners of the Pacific Northwest's premier independent music festival, Greg & Zara Knight - Together this energetic couple combines their love of their farm and music, spotlighting indie and original music in a major way! Many years ago, Greg Knight and his third-generation farming family shared a dream: To use their farm and the land it sat on to hold a a world-class music festival, with an emphasis based around their strong community values, a love for the land and the agriculture, and for the people who loved the music as much as they did. A LITERAL field of dreams! Once they decided to create the music festival, there was no turning back - - - And to pull it off, they quickly brought on a team of professionals and volunteers to bring the vision to life. An important element in the Knight's vision of their music festival was that everyone involved embracing a team approach to volunteerism, creativity, innovation, and promoting a FREE spirit of marching to your own drum. The goal was to invite music fans to the farm who wanted to engage with their favorite entertainers that make the music they love and the local farmers who grow the food that they eat. And Farm Jam was born! What sprung from that foundation is the Pacific Northwest's premier independent music festival that spotlights indie and original music in a major way. FarmJam® connects music lovers with bands, farmers, ranchers, and the local community. Greg & Zara Knight Present The 2021 FarmJam™ Music & Camping Festival Real Farm - Real People - Real Music Don't miss out! Get your festival and camping passes before they're gone! September 3 - September 5th info@farmjamfestival.com 509.255.3905 Farm Jam partners with the nonprofit Gr8ter Veterans Spokane to help Veterans in Eastern Washington. Follow them on Facebook to get veterans promo codes for discounted FarmJam tickets! m.facebook.com/GreaterVeterans/

Well, life is many things, and when you are a top producing realtor, have a family in your hometown, work with a group of great ladies, and do all that you can to help young women find the way, some would say it's a circus.  This Master of Ceremonies is standing tall, holding a Platinum Award for 2020.  She has headlined this production (circus) of life for years now, and she attributes her success to schedule, perseverance, and team. Here is a front row seat to see this attraction in action.  She tells of her way, up and coming, shares how she met the man of her dreams, and even tells us what advice she would give her younger self.  Get to know this local at the top of her performance.  Amy Glover Bryant is confident, southern, warm and funny. Enjoy the story of this MC minus the animal poop.  

Guest: Jann Arden - Acclaimed singer, songwriter, actress, broadcaster, podcast host, and author, born and raised in Alberta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the recent 2020 Loyalty360 Awards, Verizon Wireless came away as big winners. They took home the Platinum Award in the Program Partnership category, won the Gold in the Loyalty Program Design category, and won the Bronze Award in the 360-Degree for overall brand excellence.Recently, Mark Johnson, CEO of Loyalty360, spoke with Julia Russell, Director, Verizon Up Loyalty Program at Verizon, and Carrie Mastropaolo, Verizon Up Marketing Strategy, about the 2020 campaigns and what the future holds.

Todd Whitener and his longtime bandmates, Jesse Vest and Matt Taul from Days of the New and Tantric, have joined forces with Donald Carpenter to build a new supergroup called Blisskrieg. Todd bought his first guitar from a pawn shop in his hometown of Louisville, KY in 1992 and by 1995 was playing with Jesse, Matt, and Travis Meeks in Platinum Award winning Days of the New......while still teenagers. After Days, Todd, Jesse and Matt founded Tantric and continued to maintain contact over the years. Todd later connected with Donald Carpenter in a series of events that could not have been planned and could not have worked out any better. Todd and Donald then invited Jesse and Matt into the mix and now we have Blisskrieg. Hear the story and listen to the music! You’ll be glad you did! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophillrecording/support

Bradley says, “Create something that is meaningful to you”. In this episode Bradley Kohn speaks on: *His business Neurohacker and how it helps people to operate at an optimum capacity *Tools to “better your life” *How you can create something that is meaningful  *How to identify your core values & committing to honoring them *How he hit rock bottom after failed business partnerships, losses and what he did to rise up above it *The “grit” he maintained growing up in a family of entrepreneurs with a family history of being refugees And so much more...! Class is in session!

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Platinum Award Winning Singer & Lyricist Mark Winkler & Grammy-Nominated Pianist & Composer David Benoit on their newest 2021 CD called Old Friends .. We caught up with them during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss music, their lives lately, the return to live music and so much more abut their essence and long friendship .. Enjoy…Click here to listen.Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

In this episode, I have invited Teacher Anne Tham who is Founder and Group CEO of ACE EdVenture Group, Malaysia where we are going to talk about this topic - "Why Entrepreneurship is Critical to Future Proof Your Children" In 1995, Anne set off to change the learning paradigm for school students by incorporating methods that engage the many facets of learning into her very own curriculum called the ACE EdVenture programme. This 21st century approach has gone on to develop confident, creative, innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial future-ready students. What had started out as private tutoring in her own home has since flourished into a multitude of learning centres, 2 international schools, and a skills-enhancement centre. Both of ACE EdVenture’s schools have been featured for 6 consecutive years in Cambridge University Student Union’s annual publication that showcases the best institutes they select from all over the world, in the categories of “World-Class Education” and “Best-Practice Pioneers”. Dwi Emas International School is Malaysia’s first ever entrepreneurial school which teaches students practical entrepreneurial skills from age 7 and to run profitable, sustainable businesses should they choose to go down that path. To date, the ACE EdVenture programme has impacted close to 20,000 students with international expansion plans underway. In 2016, Anne and team released ChemCaper, the world’s first and award-winning Chemistry Role-Playing Game so students can actually have fun learning the subject on a platform they love. Anne continues to share her love for education and entrepreneurship on world stages which have included TEDxKL and SLUSH-XcitED, Finland. In 2017, she clinched the Female Entrepreneur of the Year and Platinum Award for Best Employer at the Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) in Malaysia, and was also inducted as a member of Endeavor Global’s network of entrepreneurs. Even after 35 years in education, Anne continues to push the boundaries of her vision to unleash greatness in every student through transformational education that prepares them for the real world. So blessed to be able to invite her. You can connect with her on :- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherAnneTham/ (@TeacherAnneTham) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetham/ Dwi Emas- https://dwiemas.edu.my/ Sri Emas- https://sriemas.edu.my/ Sirius Scholar- http://siriusscholar.com/ ACE EdVenture- https://aceedventure.com/ --- REGISTER A FREE DIGITAL GUIDEBOOK HERE

We had the pleasure of speaking with Sahil Jaggi. Sahil is a former Financial Analyst at CIBC World Markets Equity Capital Markets, and worked his way through Wall Street and into Toronto Real Estate. He started his real estate journey in 2010 with $80,000, and in a decade, has built a personal portfolio over $20 million consistently beating the market by 14% on his properties in Toronto & GTA. As a Real Estate Investment Specialist, Sahil's success has been recognized by RE/MAX Ontario for his success and excellence with numerous awards such as Chairman Award (2020), Hall of Fame (2018), Platinum Award (2015-2020), 30 Under 30 (2015). In 5 years, with over $150 million in sales he is now ranked in the Top 1% on Toronto Real Estate Board. Sahil shares with us a few tips on how to get started in Real Estate in 2021.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Join LaTangela for another round of #RandomResearch; #DidYouKnow facts and even a round of #QuestionsThatNeedAnswers This holiday season things are a lot different. What has been the biggest adjustment for you this year? Chime in HERE ******************************************************************************************* This week on the #TanLine we are chatting with the beautiful singer/songwriter/actress/multi-platinum/award winning the list goes on and on ASHANTI! She is giving us the #InsideScoop on her latest project this holiday season! "Christmas Winter Song" available on Tubi.Tv NOW You know I had to ask about VERZUS updates... Be ready... January it's UP! ******************************************************************************************** NEW BOOK ALERT P.O.O.F. (Power Over Obstacles Forever) - LaTangela Fay Sherman NEW MUSIC ALERT Breakin' Barriers - LaTangela Fay ******************************************************************************************** Special #ThankYou DUDLEY DEBOSIER INJURY LAWYERS B.R. Dental Care - Dr. Carlos Suadi Hair Queen Beauty Super Center www.LaTangela.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode is a fun one. Jesse talks to Keene High School Senior, Amelia Opsahl. in June, Amelia won the Platinum Award in Le Grand Concours, the 2020 National French Contest. Jesse and Amelia will talk about that experience and her experience with the French Language. Keene Sentinel Article - https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/keene-high-student-outscores-rest-of-the-nation-on-french-exam/article_47812d09-5bbe-5f92-a525-c7e95a8a2838.html Le Grand Concours website - https://www.frenchteachers.org/concours/ Reading on the Road - readingontheroadkhs.wordpress.com Reading on the Road Facebook page - www.facebook.com/Readingontheroad.khs School year abroad - https://www.sya.org/ Putney Grammar School Vermont - https://www.thegrammarschool.org/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast You can get your own FCL Face Mask, check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Dom Richmond of Eiger Studios catches up with Will Jackson to talk all things music production, what it's like running a commercial recording studio and working with platinum selling artists such as The Cribs, The Pigeon Detectives and Kaiser Chiefs. Will Jackson is a music producer, engineer and arranger who has achieved commercial success and produced Platinum Award-winning records for The Pigeon Detectives and Stevans as well as working on records with The Cribs, Kaiser Chiefs, Wiz Khalifa, Embrace and The Music to name a few. He has also written and performed music for UEFA, FIFA and The One Show and ran a commercial recording facility for over 30 years.

Episode NotesSHOW NOTES:Born and bred in South Auckland, Pat is a local who feels lucky to be working in an industry he is passionate about, while getting to share his love for and knowledge of his home. For 4 years Pat has been working in and around South Auckland in the Real Estate Industry, and his vibrant, zealous and sincere personality has seen him form incredibly loyal client relationships.Pat is an agent who puts extra time and effort into his craft, and one of his property listings has gone viral online and overseas. Pat's professional achievements include accomplishing $50 million in settled sales within his first 2 years in the industry, being a Platinum Award winner for 2017-2019, being recognised as of the top 5 agents for South and East franchises and number one for Harcourts Manukau for the 2017-2018 year. His success has not stopped there, following being recognised as the top agent for the country under a boutique brand Arizto.Before stepping into the real estate industry, Pat had 2 years experience in a managerial role in hospitality, and spent 2 years working under the Ministry of Social Services. These experiences honed his leadership skills, and he was able to challenge himself to take charge and make improvements to marketing methods to improve financial growth - all skills which he now brings with him to the property market.Adaptable, outgoing and caring, Pat finds it easy to communicate with a multicultural audience. His amicable nature has helped him build lifelong relationships with many locals, and he is an active member of the community within church groups and various other clubs.Pat prides himself on being genuine and transparent, and, having had personal experience  both selling and buying, he understands that the process can be challenging and stressful. Pat works hard to understand his clients, and to alleviate pressures to help the people he works with make well-thought out decisions for the best possible outcome. FOLLOW US:You can find THE PROVISE PROJECT over at:Our Apple Link to SubscribeSubscribe on Simplecast PodcastsTwitterInstagram

Ann Hampton Callaway is one of America’s most gifted artists in pop and jazz. A leading champion of the great American Songbook, she’s made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. Voted by Broadwayworld.com as “Performer of the Year” and two years in a row as “Best Jazz Vocalist,” Ann is born entertainer. She is best known for Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical “Swing!” and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series “The Nanny.” She made her feature film debut opposite Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon in the Robert De Niro film "THE GOOD SHEPHERD", performing the standard "Come Rain or Come Shine" and recorded "Isn't It Romantic?" and "The Nearness of You" for Wayne Wong's "LAST HOLIDAY", starring Queen Latifah. Ann also wrote songs for the upcoming movie musical "THE MAN WHO SAVED PARIS" starring Stanley Tucci and can be heard singing her original song “Pourquoi” in the soundtrack of “BLIND” starring Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore. Callaway is a Platinum Award winning writer whose songs are featured on seven of Barbra Streisand's recent CD's. The only composer to have collaborated with Cole Porter, she has also written songs with Carole King, Rolf Lovland, Amanda McBroom and Shelby Lynn to name a few. Ann has recorded over 50 CDs as a soloist and guest and her new CD Jazz Goes to the Movies debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Chart and has been in high rotation on Siriusly Sinatra. Callaway’s performances and recordings have garnered her The Theater World Award, 15 MAC Awards, several Bistro Awards, The Mabel Mercer Award, The Johnny Mercer Award for Songwriting and The Blanton Peale Award for Positive Thinking. For more info go to www.annhamptoncallaway.comTony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. She has gone on to star in Baby, Miss Saigon, The Look of Love, The Three Musketeers, and for 5 years appeared as Grizabella in Cats. Off-Broadway appearances include The Spitfire Grill (Drama Desk nomination), Marry Me a Little and Brownstone. She starred in the one-person play “Every Brilliant Thing” at TheatreSquared and the European premiere of “Sondheim on Sondheim” at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Liz sang the Academy Award-nominated song “Journey to the Past” in the animated feature Anastasia. Other film work includes Jasmine in the two Aladdin sequels, The Swan Princess, and The Rewrite with Hugh Grant. Her extensive concert and symphony career has included appearances in London, Paris, Vietnam, Australia, China and nearly every major city in the U.S. She performs regularly with her sister Ann Hampton Callaway, as well as composer Stephen Schwartz, and has had the pleasure of singing with Jimmy Webb, Paul Williams and the legendary Johnny Mathis. Liz has six solo recordings including her newest album, The Essential Liz Callaway. www.lizcallaway.com

I finally caught up with Atlanta native P.T. Stokes aka The Bad Boy of Gospel. It was honestly like catching up with family. We discussed his humble beginnings in the church, when he embraced his gift and what's next for ‘The Gospel Spitter'. With Covid19 looming over us, P.T. has managed to stay in good trouble. Check out the links below for more on this artist! Web: www.ptstokesepk.com Follow: @PtTheGospelSpitter About PT: Ashante' Stokes, whose monikers are P.T. The Gospel Spitter and The Bad Boy of Gospel is a renowned rhythm and gospel artist, director, writer, producer, and entertainer. Stokes, who has several accomplishments, struck gold by winning the Gwinnett Center International Film Festival's Audience Choice Award with his directorial debut in 2015 with the music mini-film, Salvation RMX for Best Music Video. In 2016, he was named New Urban Hip Hop artist of the year by the Independent Christian Music Association. He followed that two years later with a nomination at the Madrid International Film Festival for Best Music Short. In 2019 his Praise the Maker won the Platinum Award at the NYC Indie Film Awards for Best Short Film. Lastly, but certainly not least, he also individually won the prestigious Silver Hattie Award at the Anaheim Film Festival for his short film on Praise the Maker as Best Inspirational Film. He had his first feature film appearance in the action thriller, Taken 3, and has also appeared in the television series Saints and Sinners, Born Again Virgin, and Fatal Attraction, to name a few. At 13, his family moved to Connecticut, where he attended Woodrow Wilson middle and Middletown High. He began singing at talent shows and at Christian work camps in conjunction with the church he attended, bringing the flavor of his music of choice, R & B. He was a chanter at Wheat Street Baptist Church and played handbells at Hillside Presbyterian Church. After high school, Stokes attended Ohio University, where he obtained a degree in marketing. He pens his own lyrics and boasts a six-octave range. Stokes is also the co-founder of the entertainment company, Serving the Peace, established in 2013. The company's first business division is a rhythm and gospel label. Stokes debut project, “Raise Up,” was released in 2014. He also does voiceover work and writes, produces, and direct feature animation, which he also does for others. PT is a man that is genuinely after GOD's own heart. His faith, focus and drive keep him on the path to prosperity, success, and peace. Ashante' recently teamed up with Americares to support health workers and vulnerable families during this current pandemic. In doing so, another group matched contributions to Americares for both April and May 2020. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Got Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AshSaidItMedia ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio & Google Podcasts. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

I finally caught up with Atlanta native P.T. Stokes aka The Bad Boy of Gospel. It was honestly like catching up with family. We discussed his humble beginnings in the church, when he embraced his gift and what's next for ‘The Gospel Spitter'. With Covid19 looming over us, P.T. has managed to stay in good trouble. Check out the links below for more on this artist! Web: www.ptstokesepk.com Follow: @PtTheGospelSpitter About PT: Ashante' Stokes, whose monikers are P.T. The Gospel Spitter and The Bad Boy of Gospel is a renowned rhythm and gospel artist, director, writer, producer, and entertainer. Stokes, who has several accomplishments, struck gold by winning the Gwinnett Center International Film Festival's Audience Choice Award with his directorial debut in 2015 with the music mini-film, Salvation RMX for Best Music Video. In 2016, he was named New Urban Hip Hop artist of the year by the Independent Christian Music Association. He followed that two years later with a nomination at the Madrid International Film Festival for Best Music Short. In 2019 his Praise the Maker won the Platinum Award at the NYC Indie Film Awards for Best Short Film. Lastly, but certainly not least, he also individually won the prestigious Silver Hattie Award at the Anaheim Film Festival for his short film on Praise the Maker as Best Inspirational Film. He had his first feature film appearance in the action thriller, Taken 3, and has also appeared in the television series Saints and Sinners, Born Again Virgin, and Fatal Attraction, to name a few. At 13, his family moved to Connecticut, where he attended Woodrow Wilson middle and Middletown High. He began singing at talent shows and at Christian work camps in conjunction with the church he attended, bringing the flavor of his music of choice, R & B. He was a chanter at Wheat Street Baptist Church and played handbells at Hillside Presbyterian Church. After high school, Stokes attended Ohio University, where he obtained a degree in marketing. He pens his own lyrics and boasts a six-octave range. Stokes is also the co-founder of the entertainment company, Serving the Peace, established in 2013. The company's first business division is a rhythm and gospel label. Stokes debut project, “Raise Up,” was released in 2014. He also does voiceover work and writes, produces, and direct feature animation, which he also does for others. PT is a man that is genuinely after GOD's own heart. His faith, focus and drive keep him on the path to prosperity, success, and peace. Ashante' recently teamed up with Americares to support health workers and vulnerable families during this current pandemic. In doing so, another group matched contributions to Americares for both April and May 2020. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Got Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AshSaidItMedia ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio & Google Podcasts. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

En este podcast se cuenta con la participación del Sen Sei de la seguridad corporativa: Rubén Fajardo Correa, CPP, PCI, PSP, DSC quien nos comparte su amplia experiencia en el desarrollo de la profesionalización de seguridad latinoamericana, puntos clave sobre las certificaciones de seguridad más más importantes: CPP, PCI y PSP por Asis Internacional. Sus mitos, realidades y consejos prácticos para poner tu carrera en movimiento. Rubén Fajardo Correa, CPP, PCI, PSP, DSC es Licenciado en Derecho por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, ENEP, ACATLAN y posee también el grado Técnico de Administración de Recursos Humanos, por el Colegio de Bachilleres.   Es miembro desde 1994 de la American Society for Industrial Security, ASIS INTERNACIONAL, siendo cofundador del capítulo 217 de México, en donde ha ocupado diferentes cargos como secretario ejecutivo, coordinador académico y coordinador jurídico, vocal y otro, actualmente es Vicepresidente de Enlace de la mesa directiva, en Septiembre de 2000 alcanzó la distinción de CPP Certified Protection Professional, que otorga esta prestigiada Organización de Profesionales.     En ese mismo año fue certificado por IFPO (International Foundation of Protection Officers) con el grado de CPO. (Certified Protection Officer) En 2008, recibió la Distinción del PLATINUM AWARD, que otorga ASIS Internacional por ser la persona a nivel mundial, que más candidatos ha preparado con éxito para la exanimación del CPP. En Julio de 2009 recibió la certificación de PSP (Physical Security Professional)     Es fundador y Secretario Ejecutivo del Colegio Interamericano de Profesionales de Protección, habiendo recibido de esta Institución en el año 2002, el reconocimiento de DSC (Directivo de Seguridad Certificado), así como Fundador, Socio y presidente de la AMEXSI A.C. (Asociación Mexicana de Especialistas en Seguridad Integral) para el período 2013-2014 En Mayo de 2015, recibió de IFPO la certificación internacional como Certified Security Supervisor Management CSSM    Creador y catedrático desde 1997 del Diplomado Universitario “DESARROLLO DE HABILIDADES PARA LA CERTIFICACIÓN DEL DIRECTIVO DE SEGURIDAD INTEGRAL”, en la Universidad del Valle de México, catedrático de diplomados para nivel directivo en distintas materias de seguridad, en la Universidad Iberoamericana de México, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, la Universidad Javeriana de Colombia, La Universidad Blas Pascal de Argentina, la Universidad Bolivariana de Ecuador, y otras instituciones de Centro y Sudamérica. Así como profesor del Diplomado de edificios Inteligentes del IMEI ( Instituto Mexicano del Edificio Inteligente A.C.)     Ha sido ponente en congresos nacionales e internacionales en México, España, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brasil, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panamá, Bolivia, Dominicana, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala y Estados Unidos. Diplomado en Seguridad Pública por la UNAM, y cursó en 2014 el programa de Director de Seguridad Empresarial (DSE) por la Universidad Pontificia de Comillas.    Es miembro De la World Security Federation, Donde actualmente tiene los cargos de Coordinador Académico y Vicepresidente para América. Secretario Ejecutivo del Consejo Nacional de Seguridad Privada de México para el período 2012-2013, pertenece a la Asociación de Abogados del Valle de México A.C., Colegio de Abogados.     Es fundador en 1998 del Comité de Normalización de Competencia Laboral en Seguridad Privada (CONOCER) de México. Es miembro activo a la ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examinators,) así como de la IAVM ( International Association of Venue Managers), es miembro de la IFCPP ( INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CULTURAL PROPIETY PROTECTION), así como de ALAS ( Asociación latinoamericana de Seguridad A.C.) y  Vocal de Seguridad del Instituto Mexicano del Edificio Inteligente A.C.    De 1977 a 1988 desempeñó puestos en áreas de Administración, Recursos Humanos y Seguridad en Empresas industriales, comerciales y de servicios en México. Ha recibido formación especializada en México, Sudamérica, Europa, Singapur, Medio Este y Estados Unidos.     Desde 1988 es Director de SIPROSI, y desde el año 2000, Director General de SPECIALIST INTERNATIONAL TRAINING, organizaciones del Grupo CIDEC, con funciones de Consultor para México y Latinoamérica.

Working with the biggest artists and groups in K-Pop, J-Pop and others, Albin is a highly talented 25 year-old Producer and Songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden. As well has having a down-to-earth approach to life, Albin has carved out a great career, with many accolades being bestowed on him over the past few years: - Approx 6,930 000 Physical Copies Sold Worldwide - 8 Certified Platinum Records, 10 Certified Gold Records - Recipient of ”Zolotoy Grammofon” (Golden Gramophone, Russian Music award) and ”Song of the year” in Japan (roughly translated) - Over 50 Original Songs Released - Prominent in the South Korean, Japanese and Mandarin-market Albin is a regular traveler, usually to Tokyo and wider Asia. His approach to work is that he "Tries a lot, fails a lot and also succeeds a lot." ... and as you will hear from listening, he likes people, having fun, talking and joking. Connect with Albin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ablinxp/ #TalkingTalent #LifeIS --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grande bassista Rock-Pop, Dado Neri è nato a Livorno il 19 Maggio 1976. Giovanissimo si trasferisce a Londra per studiare al Musician Institute, e dopo essersi diplomato con il Platinum Award coltiva la sua passione per i più svariati generi musicali suonando in tour con artisti blues come Clarence Walker, popstars come Sean Maguire o Drum'n'Bass rockers come Code Talker e Space Police. Al suo rientro in Italia collabora in studio e live con artisti del calibro di Adriano Celentano, Gianna Nannini, Alexia, Ornella Vanoni, Paolo Vallesi, Umberto Tozzi, Giacomo Castellano, Anna Tatangelo, Deborah Iurato etc. Fino ad arrivare a Pierò Pelù, alle cui spalle lo abbiamo visto calcare il palco del Festival di Sanremo 2020. Vai al Video

Getting into the life of Ventura County local Big Pep as he talks about working as head security for Platinum Award winning rapper Logic. His non profit ventures to help give back and finding balance in work and personal life.

When it comes to behaviour change we often think a person has achieved the best result when they no longer do the behaviour they want to change. This is fantastic when it comes to something like drug use, alcohol or even something as innocuous as biting your nails, but what if it's with something we want to learn to moderate rather than be all or nothing with? I introduced the concept of the platinum award to my clients who struggled with binging. It is all about praising a behaviour that you "cut off mid flow" which essentially means once you realise you are doing it and it has a little momentum over you that you stop. Having a little food without it becoming a true binge. Or maybe a smoker who once they've lit up a cigarette instead of letting that lead the inevitable way they put it out instead. This is harder in many ways than not doing the behaviour in the first place and leads ultimately to the ability to moderate.  

Made in America - A MarketScale Original Series, provides an intimate look at companies across the United States manufacturing at home, integrating with their local communities and changing the shape of the American economy. We are proud to be named a Platinum Award Winner for the series, by the AVA Digital Awards.The AVA Digital Awards panel of judges honored Made in America with a Platinum Award in Video Production, naming the series the winner for Long Form Video < 3 Minutes, Video Series.AVA Digital Awards’ mission is to provide “an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design and production of digital communication,” and the Platinum-level represents the highest level of annual honorees.The awards aim to “honor the evolving ways and means that we engage our audiences through the creative convergence of digital arts, technology and information.“Made in America” tell the stories of B2B companies still making the marketplace in the U.S. home, and the series has featured episodes highlighting businesses from Lexington, Kentucky to Nazareth, Pennsylvania.To view every episode of “Made in America” and the rest of MarketScale’s original series, watch here.Interested in creating your own original series?

Today's headlines: Ware Mechanical Weather alert: The latest on the New Year's monsoon. At least 1.5 inches of rain so far with more due; flood watch until 7 tonight. Also, watch for fog. Rome Police: Operation Zero Tolerance ends with 23 arrests (traffic and outstanding warrants); more than 150 violations cited; and 3.5 pounds of pot seized. Georgia Health News: Georgia is 49th among the states, District of Columbia, when it comes to preventing kids from using tobacco products. Education: Dusty Powell, with two Georgia Northwestern degrees, heading for the final frontier with a job at SpaceX. Model Middle earns Platinum Award for 'Greatest Gains.' Buzz: Rome's Gretchen Corbin among Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential Georgians. Bring One for the Chipper is Saturday. Floyd School Board meets Tuesday. Weekend observation: The story of Dr. Ouida Word Dickey, 91: From Wildwood, Fla., to around the world, her true home was Berry College. An obituary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-druckenmiller/support

Tony is a founding partner of the Nashville office of Colliers International, the largest locally owned Commercial Real Estate firm in Middle Tennessee. He has been involved in the real estate industry for more than 38 years and has conducted an extensive number of notable transactions. He is a recipient of various industry awards including the Platinum Award of Excellence and he has served in a variety of community and professional leadership positions. He is considered one of the leading authorities in retail site selection in the Middle Tennessee area real estate market. You can find Tony through his website or through his LinkedIn bio. Or you can look into some of the projects he has been a part of like this project and the entry of Chase into middle Tennessee.

Anthony and Matt sit with Queen of Punk, and Platinum Award winner Bif Naked.

Welcome to season 7 of the Education on Fire Podcast which is focusing on Wellbeing. Today I chat to Tina Owen-Moore about her experience of creating a new school and  The Alliance Way: The Making of a Bully-Free School (https://www.amazon.com/Alliance-Way-Making-Bully-Free-School/dp/1682532879) her book that unveils the story of it’s success. Tina Owen-Moore has been an educator for twenty years. She started in 1998, as a high school English teacher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2005, with a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Tina worked with a group of teachers and students to open The Alliance School, the first school in the nation started with the explicit mission of reducing bullying. She led the school from 2005-2016, and has consistently worked to share Alliance’s practices, so that all schools can be safe and inclusive places for all students.   Tina has received numerous awards and recognition for her work, including being named 2010 Educator of the Year by GSAFE Wisconsin, being recognized by the Wisconsin Charter School’s Association with the Innovator of the Year Award for her co-creation of the Teacher Led Network, and receiving an LGBT Progress Award from the Shepherd Express Magazine of Milwaukee. She was also honored with the Marquette University School of Education’s Young Alumna Award in 2008. The school was awarded the 2011 Wisconsin Charter School of the Year, Platinum Award, and in 2015 won recognition as one of the “41 Most Innovative Schools in America” by Noodle.com.               Tina earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University, her Master of Arts degree from Alverno College, and her doctorate in Education Leadership from Harvard University. She is the mother of two adult children, Felicia and Jeremy, and has been a foster and surrogate mother to many others. She currently lives in Chicago, Illinois with her wife, Velvet, and their two adorable cats, Tiger and Juani.   Website   www.bullyfreefirst.com (http://www.bullyfreefirst.com/)   Social Media Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram: @Tina Owen-Moore   If you are new to the show here are the links to the beginning of each season so far so you to look back or visit for the first time.   The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. (https://www.educationonfire.com/009-season-2-launch-show-computing-technology/) 031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3 (https://www.educationonfire.com/1646-2/) 040: Season 4 launch show – Music and the Arts in schools (https://www.educationonfire.com/040-season-4-launch-show-music-arts-schools/) 071: Physical Education – Season 5 Launch Show (https://www.educationonfire.com/071-physical-education-season-5-launch-show/) 087: LitFilmFest English & Literacy Season 6 Launch (https://www.educationonfire.com/087-litfilmfest-english-literacy-season-6-launch/)   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at  nape.org.uk (https://nape.org.uk/)     Support this podcast

A.J. Ali is the Director and Producer of WALKING WHILE BLACK: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer, an award-winning feature-length documentary film improving relations between police and people of color. He coined the acronym L.O.V.E. which stands for: Learn about your community Open your heart to the people in it Volunteer yourself to be part of the solution in their lives and Empower others to do the same. The film won Best Documentary and Audience Favorite at the Garifuna International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California and A.J. was awarded the Platinum Award by the NAACP in Howard County, MD for Contributions to the Community Through the Arts & Entertainment. A.J. is also the Creator, Producer and Host of Wellness 101, a TV game show based in Santa Monica, California. His first film, “Positive Choice,” is credited with saving the national youth soccer program “Soccer in the Streets” from extinction. He was the Creator, Producer and Star of “Good Fellas of Baltimore,” which aired on Fox 45 TV in the Baltimore market. He has produced, written and/or appeared in numerous TV shows, films, commercials and PSA’s. He's a 2019 BMe Vanguard Social Determinants Of Health Fellow, a member of L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey’s Community Justice Panel and an active member of ACTS Church in Santa Monica, California. He is a service-disabled veteran who served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1983 to 1987 as a Journalist and Media Relations Specialist. After experiencing racial profiling by several law enforcement officers in Howard County, MD, A.J. made it his mission to bring awareness and reconciliation between law enforcement and people of color. In addition to directing and producing the film, WALKING WHILE BLACK: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer, A.J. and his team facilitate L.O.V.E. Is The Answer workshops across the country, and have named September 17, 2019 as the Inaugural National Day Of Reconciliation in the U.S.A. In his conversation with us, A.J. sheds light on the everyday issues facing the black community and what we can do to bring an end to the racial profiling and stereotypes that have caused so much tragedy and division in this country. A.J. demonstrates that L.O.V.E. is truly the answer and invites us into the possibility of healing and reconciliation, one community at a time. Key Takeaways If you’re white in America, you can choose whether to engage on matters of race. You don’t have to have ‘the talk’ with your kids about how to engage police officers. If you’re black in America, the issue of race comes up every single day. We have to be literate in another language almost – the language of race. Whenever there is a divide between people, love is always the answer. Reconciliation takes time but it is possible. As a nation we need more civility – where we allow people to mess up, and we are there to help them up and show them a different way. Watch the film. Invite some people over to your house for lunch/dinner and watch the film together. More Information Film: www.WalkingWhileBlack.com Rent The Film: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wwb3dayrental Join The Movement: www.trylovenow.com Learn About The National Day Of Reconciliation 91/7/19: http://loveistheanswermovement.com/national-day-of-reconciliation Help Us Get Our Film Into 500 Schools In 2019: www.gofundme.com/national-day-of-reconciliation Social Media Facebook - Film: https://www.facebook.com/WalkingWhileBlackTheMovie Twitter - Film: www.twitter.com/wwbmovie Facebook - Movement: https://www.facebook.com/loveistheanswertraining Twitter – Movement: www.twitter.com/trylovenow Connect With A.J. Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajali

GoGo Grandparent Technologies - Justin Boogard, CEO and Co-Founder of GoGoGrandparent - 20% of our business is about access to rides. 80% is about monitoring and managing requests for our clients after the ride is ordered. GoGo’s ‘virtual caregiving’ helps older adults use on-demand transportation, empowering them and keeping them out of assisted living. From: The MassChallenge HealthTech Team https://masschallenge.org/programs-healthtech - From 400+ applications to 31 startups and now 7 prize winners, this year's cohort has seen incredible success and growth. To date, startups that have participated in MassChallenge HealthTech have raised more than $378M in funding, generated more than $52M in revenue, and created more than 1,200 jobs. - The 2019 MassChallenge HealthTech Finale brought together over 300 leaders and supporters from the digital health community to celebrate MassChallenge HealthTech entrepreneurs at Revere Hotel Boston Common. - $100K Diamond Winner & $10K WeHealth Startup Choice Winner- 1upHealth is a data platform intended to automate data integrations with health systems and wearable devices. - $40K Platinum Winner - GoGoGrandparent is a virtual caregiving platform in which senior citizens can request Uber/Lyft rides with the touch of one button, simplifying the process for them. - $40K Platinum Winner - Pixm is an anti-phishing protection platform that uses deep learning computer vision to detect phishing attacks in real time. - $10K MITRE Women in Digital Health Award Winner - Welnys is a platform used to help companies better manage their employee’s well being by implementing mindfulness activities, nutrition, wellness and fitness services. - Goodwin Procter Champion of the Year Award - Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Leading not-for-profit health services company serving members in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and beyond. This award was voted by members of this year’s MassChallenge HealthTech 2019 Cohort. - $20K Judges’ Award Winner - Marigold Health uses artificial intelligence to tackle mental health stigma, cost and accessibility and provide therapy to the patient. Health Unchained Links Website: healthunchained.org Telegram: t.me/healthunchained Twitter: twitter.com/Healthunchaind Udemy Blockchain/Healthcare Course (Promo Code DOGUM2019): https://www.udemy.com/blockchain-and-healthcare/?couponCode=DOGUM2019

Richard Bangs is co-founder and Chief Adventure Officer of  http://www.Steller.co   Richard Bangs has been a pioneer in travel, digital media, e-commerce, and other frontiers.   In the early 90s Richard produced the first internet travel site http://www.mtsobek.com, the first travel CD ROM (The Adventure Disc), and the first virtual expeditions http://www.terra-quest.com.   He was founder and editor-in-chief of Mungo Park, a pioneering Microsoft travel publishing effort. He also founded www.terra-quest.com. He was part of the founding executive team of Expedia.com (www.expedia.com), and served as its Editor-at-Large. He was creator and publisher of Expedia Travels Magazine (published in partnership with Ziff-Davis), and executive producer of Expedia Radio, and founder and executive director of Expedia Cafes. He also served as president of Outward Bound; Founded Well-Traveled.com for Slate, and was founding editor and executive producer of Great Escapes, another Microsoft Travel initiative (www.greatescapes.msnbc.com). He also ran and founded First and Best for MSN, and founded Sobek Expeditions, which in the early 1990s merged with Mountain Travel to become Mountain Travel Sobek (www.mtsobek.com).   Richard Bangs has oft been called the father of modern adventure travel, and the pioneer in travel that makes a difference, travel with a purpose. He has spent 30 years as an explorer and communicator, and along the way led first descents of 35 rivers around the globe, including the Yangtze in China and the Zambezi in Southern Africa. He recently co-directed the IMAX Film, Mystery of the Nile, and co-authored the Putnam book of the same name. His recent book, The Lost River: A Memoir of Life, Death and the Transformation of Wild Water, won the National Outdoor Book Award in the literature category, and the Lowell Thomas Award for best book.   Richard has published more than 1000 magazine articles, 19 books, produced a score of documentaries and several CD-ROMs; and has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Geographic Society, the Explorers Club and many other notable venues. He writes a semi-regular feature with the NYTimes. Richard served as executive producer of Richard Bangs Adventures on Yahoo.   He executive produced and hosted the Emmy-winning PBS series, Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose (www.adventureswithpurpose.tv), and his companion book, Adventures with Purpose, won the 2007 best book award from NATJA. His latest books are Quest for the Sublime (2008), and Quest for the Kashah (2009).   Richard won the Mark Dubois lifetime achievement conservation award in 2007.   Richard won the CINE Golden Eagle Award in 2008 for the special, Quest for Kaitiakitanga, and six Tele Awards for Quest for the Nile, Quest for the Sublime, and Quest for the Kasbah. Quest for Kaitiakitanga was nominated for an Environmental Media Award (“The Green Oscars”) for best documentary, and won the annual Platinum Award from HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International). Richard’s film Quest for the Viking Spirit won the 2009 Gold Lowell Thomas award for best documentary; and the same award for 2010 for the India show. Also, the series won two Emmys in 2010 in the History/Culture categories.   In 2011 Richard won the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Gold Award for Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon—2011; the 2011 CINE Golden Eagle Award for Greece: Quest for the Gods; and two Telly Awards for Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon.   Richard’s show Quest for Harmony won the Gold in the Destination Marketing Category of the 2012 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, as well as two Bronze Telly Awards, and the 2012 Lowell Thomas Award. His special, Richard Bangs’s South America: Quest for Wonder, won two Telly Awards for 2013; and the Cine Golden Eagle for 2013.   Richard Bangs’ Quests for PBS     He is co-founder of www.steller.co, now the world’s largest travel storytelling platform and app.   www.richardbangs.com www.adventureswithpurpose.tv www.mtsobek.com www.whitenilemedia.net

Your Host, William Powell, the King of DC Media welcomes director David Fritzon, the man behind films such as WIRELESS and B.E.N. Written and Directed by David Fritzson, WIRELESS is a short film that will be coming soon to festivals and limited engagement screenings in 2019. The film has won the following awards: Official Selection - Ocean City Film Festival 2019 Winner - Poe Film Festival 2018, Best Original Short Film Winner - Clifton Film Celebration, Best Overall Film Winner - Clifton Film Celebration, Audience Choice Award Winner - Clifton Film Celebration, Best Director, Short Film Winner - Independent Shorts Awards, Gold Award, Best First Time Director Winner - Independent Shorts Awards, Platinum Award, Best Indie Short Winner - Independent Shorts Awards, Platinum Award, Best Acting Duo Official Selection - Lancaster International Short Film Festival Official Selection - Reel Independent Film Extravaganza 2018 Official Selection - Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018 Official Selection - Richmond International Film Festival 2018 Winner - Best Shorts Competition Awards Summer 2018, Award of Excellence, Special Mention Winner - Northern Virginia International Film Festival 2018, James Christopher Jury Award Winner - IndieFest Film Awards Fall 2017 - Award of Excellence, Special Mention  

Melanie Wood and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Living in HOpe, people as people, human centered healthcare, learning to live with others and why you should never ye your hair grey. Trailer Watch the Series here on the Knowledge Network. Synopsis Living in HOpe is the culmination of more than a year of filming with unprecedented access at The HOpe Centre in North Vancouver. Each of the four Living in HOpe episodes offers a bold challenge to rethink how we perceive people living with mental illness. One in three Canadians will experience mental illness or a substance use disorder in their lifetime, while more than 600,000 Canadians have reported needing mental health care that isn’t provided. Despite this, and recent nationwide awareness campaigns to increase understanding of mental illness, there is still deep stigma associated with mental disorders, particularly those relating to psychosis or schizophrenia—as seen in the shame that many HOpe Centre patients experience. “Often we hear about mental illness only after someone has recovered. As a society we are used to hearing—and wanting—success stories, but the reality for many who experience mental disorders is that it is a long, sometimes lifelong struggle,” says Melanie Wood, writer and director of Living in HOpe. “By sharing stories of patients even when they are at their most vulnerable, we better understand that people living with mental illness are not ‘other’. They are just people. And they have a voice.” The documentary’s scenes are intimate, compassionate and dramatic. Patients share the circumstances that brought them to HOpe—and their dreams for the future. The series is surprisingly full of humour, jokes between patients, and witty remarks about their own illness. Biography Melanie Wood has written, directed, produced, and executive-produced a wide variety of current affairs and documentary programs. Her work as producer and documentary filmmaker reflects not only the pulse of the times, but the voices of those who inhabit them. Her work pursues themes that strike a personal chord, and indeed affect all of us in some way. Melanie’s produced and directed two documentaries on the borderlands between the Internet and the human spirit. Her documentary A Stranger In Our Home, the disturbing tale of two teenage victims of Internet predators, has been extremely popular for both broadcasters and educators around the world. The groundbreaking documentary O.com, on cybersex addiction, was a finalist at the New York Festival. It also won the Platinum Award at Worldfest-Houston, the Jury Award at the Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival and was selected to screen at the Montreal World Film Festival. Her documentary, School Of Secrets, presents a tale of truth – and its consequences – in the story of a Vancouver teacher and the teenage girls he seduced. School Of Secrets premiered on The Lens on CBC Newsworld and won a Remi Award in Houston and a Gracie Award in New York for Best Documentary under 60 minutes. Wood’s international documentary credits also include To Have and To Hold, profiling the victims of stalkers, The Sweet Assassin revealing the devastating effects of diabetes in the First Nations community, On Wings and Dreams: The Men Who Built Canada’s Airlines an historical documentary for Global Television, and Chasing The Cure: Brett Finlay, Man Against Microbe, a one hour science biography in a series for Paperny Films broadcast on Discovery Health. Recently Melanie produced Carbon Hunters, a film by director Miro Cernetig for CBC, and BBC International. She also produced and directed The Difference Makers: with Rick Hansen, a prime time mini documentary series for Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium. She is currently producing Liberia’77 in association with Knowledge Network. Liberia’77 is the personal photographic journey of director Jeff Topham that examines how despite time, war, distance and culture photography connects us all. Find out more about Melanie’s work here. Image Copyright: Melanie Wood and Stranger Productions. Used with permission. For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here. With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park was internationally recognised for its conservation efforts by receiving a GLobal Ocean Refuge Platinum Award at the 2018 Our Ocean Conference in Bali last week. Donna and Fam chat with Parks Victoria staff about their win and their amazing conservation efforts.

The Dr. Entrepreneur podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Healthcare Compliance Solutions, Inc. It’s designed to help busy doctors and business associates discover what works with healthcare services. Blog: http://hcsiinc.blogspot.com/2017/04/hcsi-interview-with-bruce-blausen-of.html Bruce Blausen is the founder of Houston-based Blausen Medical, and developer and owner of the world’s largest library of 3D medical animations. Blausen earned a Master of Arts in Medical and Biological Illustration from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In 1991, he founded Blausen Medical after recognizing the growing commercial and educational need for more accessible methods of illustrating and animating medical processes and functions. Today, Blausen Medical makes its library content available for multiple platforms. The award-winning animation library is now viewed in every country in the world and has been translated in over 21 languages. Blausen’s company and its products have received over 35 honors, including the 2013 Platinum Award for Best Interactive Site and Gold Award for Best Mobile Communications in the eHealthcare Leadership Awards. Blausen Medical has also been honored with numerous Web Health Awards and with an ABBY Award from the Adaptive Business Leaders Organization, for developing innovations that reduce the cost of quality healthcare. In 2014, Mr. Blausen was a recipient of the prestigious Penn State Alumni Fellow Award.

Listen in as Eileen talks about her new film A Jihadi In The Family, Islamophobia, brokenness, and the power of real community. See the trailer and Read more here.  Synopsis Overnight, Calgary mother Christianne Boudreau has a new identity, “mother of a terrorist,” when her son Damian is killed fighting with ISIS. “I never saw it coming”, she says, echoing hundreds of mothers in Europe and North America whose children have left home to embrace violent extremism. How and why young people, who have grown up in western countries, are being recruited to terrorist groups and the effect it’s having on the families they leave behind, is the focus of the new documentary A JIHADI IN THE FAMILY. Unlike many parents who fear to speak publicly about what happened to their children, Christianne’s response to this tragedy is to personally take on the battle against ISIS.  Driven to understand the destructive path her son chose, Christianne embarks on a journey to meet others who have a stake in the issue. Her quest for answers takes her to her son's imam, to counter-terrorism experts, and to a man who survived his own experience with extremists and became a crusader against their recruiters. In Europe, where thousands of young men and women have been lured into terrorist groups, she develops strong bonds with other women who’ve been shattered by the disappearance of their children. Each of these mothers is also a victim of terrorism. A JIHADI IN THE FAMILY will have a repeat broadcast on CBC Thursday, March 24th at 9 pm ET.   Biography Eileen Thalenberg is, with Gail McIntyre, the founder of Toronto-based independent film and television production company Stormy Night Productions Inc. Eileen has trained her director’s eye on subjects around the world and across the arts, sciences and social and political issues. Fluent in eight languages, she has a global sensibility and an award-winning ability to take viewers to the heart of a story. Up Against the Wall, about the walls built by three democracies after the Berlin Wall collapsed, was nominated for the Gemini Award’s Donald Brittain Award and won the Special Jury Award for Best Social And Political Documentary at Worldfest. Silence at the Heart of Things, filmed during the last months of fiddler Oliver Schroer’s life, won the Silver Chris Award for Best Arts Documentary and was nominated Best Overall at the Columbus International Film and Video Festival. Streets of Encounter/ Loin des favelas, about choreographer Ivaldo Bertazzo’s work with teenagers in the slums of Sao Paulo, Brazil, won the Prix Gémeaux for Best Arts Documentary and the Platinum Award for Best Arts Documentary at the Houston International Film and Video Festival. Other award-winning work includes Born to be Good?, a lively look at the moral trajectory of children from infancy, and The Long Journey Home, which follows opera star Isabel Bayrakdarian on a moving exploration of her roots in Armenia. Eileen has directed, written or produced more than 50 TV and feature documentaries and has gained a wide international audience. ---------- For more information about my podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit my site here. With thanks to producer Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At one point or another, everyone has felt that some limitation has kept them from meeting their ambition. It is human nature to see the problem and the limitation first. And it's not always easy to find a solution that will make a real difference. If you've been looking for the upside in the downside, buckle up. We are exploring how to turn limitations into advantages.  Mark Barden is a partner in the highly-regarded consulting firm eatbigfish, who coined the term Challenger Brand in their influential book Eating The Big Fish. He is co-author of the book, A Beautiful Constraint: How to Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, and Why It's Everyone's Business.  In his colorful career, Mark has sold Guinness door-to-door, run with Nike, and started his advertising agency no clients, landing Yahoo as a client a few days later! He's won a Platinum Award for direct response marketing, taken a dot.com public, and once warmed up a crowd for Ellen De Generes. Mark is insightful, engaging and real crowd pleaser.

As a partner in the consulting firm eatbigfish, and the co-author of the book A Beautiful Constraint: How To Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, Mark is highly sought after as a speaker and facilitator skilled at helping companies discover breakthrough solutions.Some of the highlights of his colorful career include a Platinum Award for direct response marketing, taking a dot-com public, starting his own ad agency to launch Yahoo!, selling Guinness beer door to door, working as a carney at state fairs throughout the Midwest, playing the part of a Buddhist monk in a Kleenex commercial, and warming up a crowd for Ellen DeGeneres.Mark, his wife, and their two daughters live in Marin County, California.In this episode, Mark shows us how constraints shouldn't get such a bad rap in the creative world, but should be embraced as opportunities to look at a challenge in a different way. Constraints can often turn out to be the stimulus for coming up with a more beautiful solution.Mark also observes that habits serve us very well – until they don't. It's important to know when habits need to be challenged in some way – to break “path dependence” and question our assumptions.“Character is deciding what it is that you want, and then waking up every day and making progress towards that goal. We don't have habits – our habits have us.” ~ Mark Barden

Want to improving your BATting average at work? In order to lead you to the top of your professional career, you will need to focus on three areas for your continued growth and improvement: Behavior, Attitude and Technique. This lesson will show you how your attitude drives everything, your behavior makes things happen and the techniques are the tools you need to get it done. Discover the areas in which you need to personally improve in order to help you be and stay a success. Danny Wood is recognized nationally as a business development expert, specializing in Executive Sales Consulting and Sales Productivity Training. He is an affiliate of Sandler Training and is an 8-time recipient of the Platinum Award for sales excellence. Danny Wood Enterprises specializes in working with business owners, CEO's and senior managers to maximize the return on what is often their most underutilized resource…the sales team. By focusing on buyer's and seller's attitudes and behaviors, not just techniques, Wood's clients are able to achieve "superior selling." He utilizes the only Management Development Curriculum that has been ranked #1 for seven consecutive years by Entrepreneur Magazine. His work has been recognized by business leaders and corporate managers for providing their people with the aptitude to realize millions of dollars in additional business that would otherwise have never materialized or been lost to competitors. Upon graduating with a degree in Marketing from Florida Atlantic University, Wood launched his selling career the hard way, selling apparel to retailers door to door. By the time he started his own business 16 years later, he was VP of Sales and Merchandising for a licensee of Wrangler Sportswear, traveling internationally and selling to the largest retailers in the world. Wood believes that through education and training one can achieve any goal that one sets for themselves. His knowledge, experience, and tremendous respect for the Sales Professional led to his being selected by NJEntrepreneur.com to be their sales expert. He is also author of “The Sales Advisor,” a monthly column featured in NJBIZ Magazine. For more information, visit http://dwood.sandler.com.

Want to improving your BATting average at work? In order to lead you to the top of your professional career, you will need to focus on three areas for your continued growth and improvement: Behavior, Attitude and Technique. This lesson will show you how your attitude drives everything, your behavior makes things happen and the techniques are the tools you need to get it done. Discover the areas in which you need to personally improve in order to help you be and stay a success.Danny Wood is recognized nationally as a business development expert, specializing in Executive Sales Consulting and Sales Productivity Training. He is an affiliate of Sandler Training and is an 8-time recipient of the Platinum Award for sales excellence.Danny Wood Enterprises specializes in working with business owners, CEO's and senior managers to maximize the return on what is often their most underutilized resource…the sales team. By focusing on buyer's and seller's attitudes and behaviors, not just techniques, Wood's clients are able to achieve "superior selling." He utilizes the only Management Development Curriculum that has been ranked #1 for seven consecutive years by Entrepreneur Magazine. His work has been recognized by business leaders and corporate managers for providing their people with the aptitude to realize millions of dollars in additional business that would otherwise have never materialized or been lost to competitors.Upon graduating with a degree in Marketing from Florida Atlantic University, Wood launched his selling career the hard way, selling apparel to retailers door to door. By the time he started his own business 16 years later, he was VP of Sales and Merchandising for a licensee of Wrangler Sportswear, traveling internationally and selling to the largest retailers in the world. Wood believes that through education and training one can achieve any goal that one sets for themselves. His knowledge, experience, and tremendous respect for the Sales Professional led to his being selected by NJEntrepreneur.com to be their sales expert. He is also author of “The Sales Advisor,” a monthly column featured in NJBIZ Magazine.For more information, visit http://dwood.sandler.com.

Want to improving your BATting average at work? In order to lead you to the top of your professional career, you will need to focus on three areas for your continued growth and improvement: Behavior, Attitude and Technique. This lesson will show you how your attitude drives everything, your behavior makes things happen and the techniques are the tools you need to get it done. Discover the areas in which you need to personally improve in order to help you be and stay a success. Danny Wood is recognized nationally as a business development expert, specializing in Executive Sales Consulting and Sales Productivity Training. He is an affiliate of Sandler Training and is an 8-time recipient of the Platinum Award for sales excellence. Danny Wood Enterprises specializes in working with business owners, CEO's and senior managers to maximize the return on what is often their most underutilized resource…the sales team. By focusing on buyer's and seller's attitudes and behaviors, not just techniques, Wood's clients are able to achieve "superior selling." He utilizes the only Management Development Curriculum that has been ranked #1 for seven consecutive years by Entrepreneur Magazine. His work has been recognized by business leaders and corporate managers for providing their people with the aptitude to realize millions of dollars in additional business that would otherwise have never materialized or been lost to competitors. Upon graduating with a degree in Marketing from Florida Atlantic University, Wood launched his selling career the hard way, selling apparel to retailers door to door. By the time he started his own business 16 years later, he was VP of Sales and Merchandising for a licensee of Wrangler Sportswear, traveling internationally and selling to the largest retailers in the world. Wood believes that through education and training one can achieve any goal that one sets for themselves. His knowledge, experience, and tremendous respect for the Sales Professional led to his being selected by NJEntrepreneur.com to be their sales expert. He is also author of “The Sales Advisor,” a monthly column featured in NJBIZ Magazine. For more information, visit http://dwood.sandler.com.

Want to improving your BATting average at work? In order to lead you to the top of your professional career, you will need to focus on three areas for your continued growth and improvement: Behavior, Attitude and Technique. This lesson will show you how your attitude drives everything, your behavior makes things happen and the techniques are the tools you need to get it done. Discover the areas in which you need to personally improve in order to help you be and stay a success.Danny Wood is recognized nationally as a business development expert, specializing in Executive Sales Consulting and Sales Productivity Training. He is an affiliate of Sandler Training and is an 8-time recipient of the Platinum Award for sales excellence.Danny Wood Enterprises specializes in working with business owners, CEO's and senior managers to maximize the return on what is often their most underutilized resource…the sales team. By focusing on buyer's and seller's attitudes and behaviors, not just techniques, Wood's clients are able to achieve "superior selling." He utilizes the only Management Development Curriculum that has been ranked #1 for seven consecutive years by Entrepreneur Magazine. His work has been recognized by business leaders and corporate managers for providing their people with the aptitude to realize millions of dollars in additional business that would otherwise have never materialized or been lost to competitors.Upon graduating with a degree in Marketing from Florida Atlantic University, Wood launched his selling career the hard way, selling apparel to retailers door to door. By the time he started his own business 16 years later, he was VP of Sales and Merchandising for a licensee of Wrangler Sportswear, traveling internationally and selling to the largest retailers in the world. Wood believes that through education and training one can achieve any goal that one sets for themselves. His knowledge, experience, and tremendous respect for the Sales Professional led to his being selected by NJEntrepreneur.com to be their sales expert. He is also author of “The Sales Advisor,” a monthly column featured in NJBIZ Magazine.For more information, visit http://dwood.sandler.com.