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Join #All2ReelToo as we travel back to the '90s for a thrilling #scifi #horror adventure in #TheFaculty (1998)! When students at Harrington High realize their teachers are acting stranger than usual, they team up to uncover the #alieninvasion at their school.

Jim Fielding is a respected leader and C-Suite veteran in brand strategy, consumer products and experiences, and storytelling. He has worked at some of the world's largest media and retail companies, including Disney, Dreamworks, and 20th Century Fox. He is a passionate advocate and philanthropist for the Queer Community, higher education, and diversity, equity and inclusion. As author of All Pride, No Ego (Wiley, Aug. 15, 2023), he is committed to safe and authentic spaces for all individuals and communities. Jim spends his time as an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Advocate now and gives back through his work with Braven Mentoring, the Indiana University Foundation Board, The Point Foundation, and various local community efforts in Atlanta.To know more about Jim visit his website: www.hijimfielding.comThis episode is sponsored by: The Outlier ProjectWebsite: https://www.theoutlierproject.live/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theoutlierproject

Jorge Valencia, the Executive Director and CEO of Point Foundation, joins us to talk about his experience as a queer youth, working with queer youth, and his unique insights on queer youth.  Learn more about the Point Foundation at PointFoundation.org. In this episode: News- 2:05 || Main Topic (Queer Youth)- 13:03 || Guest (Jorge Valencia)- 14:56 || Gayest & Straightest- 54:10 On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike and Kyle get personal while talking about their own queer youth. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

In this episode of Just Breathe, I welcome Jorge Valencia, Executive Director and CEO of Point Foundation. Jorge shares his journey from being raised in a Mormon family in Texas to leading prominent LGBTQ+ organizations like the Trevor Project and Point Foundation. The discussion delves into the challenges and needs of LGBTQ+ youth, focusing on the importance of community, mentoring, and educational support. Jorge emphasizes the role of voting and advocacy in protecting LGBTQ+ rights and provides resources for students and families seeking support. The episode concludes with a call to action for allies to remain active and vocal in the fight for equality.BioJorge Valencia serves as the Point Foundation's Executive Director and CEO. Before Point Foundation, Jorge served as Executive Director and CEO of The Trevor Project and has worked in the corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors. He brings to Point a wealth of experience in managing and growing nonprofit organizations, a proven ability to design and manage the infrastructure of expanding organizations, and extensive experience with, and sensitivity to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth issues.Important Links from this episode:Point FoundationCampus PrideOutVoteSummary:00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:35 Meet Jorge Valencia: Background and Journey03:57 The Trevor Project: Beginnings and Impact05:20 Transition to Point Foundation08:47 Challenges Faced by LGBTQ Students11:23 Mentorship and Support Programs15:10 The Importance of Voting and Advocacy19:36 Finding Community and Support27:28 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionConnect with Heather:Don't forget to grab your copy of Heather's new book, Parenting with Pride. Available Now! https://chrysalismama.com/bookGet Your Ally Toolkit (including a free primer!) https://toolkit.chrysalismama.com/ally-free-giftLearn powerful ways to get involved: https://linktr.ee/chrysalismamaWork with Heather: https://chrysalismama.com/coachingBring Heather into your Organization to speak or run a workshop https://chrysalismama.com/speakingPlease subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!YouTube: @chrysalismama9499TikTok: @chrysalismamaMentioned in this episode:Register for Coaching Package

We are pleased to welcome Rev. Kevin Kim Wright back to The Loft, to speak from the center on this last Sunday in Pride Month. An ordained United Methodist pastor, Rev. Kevin serves as Chief of Staff for the Point Foundation here in Los Angeles. In conversation with a double story of healing from the Gospel of Mark, he invites us to consider the ways we are invited to step out of powerlessness and into God's opportunities. www.TheLoftLA.org

Helping the next LGBTQ generation thrive in post-secondary education is the focus of Point Foundation and its CEO Jorge Valencia. Hear about the work that goes into America's largest queer scholarship on JesseGarciaShow.com available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify & Soundcloud

Diana Greshtchuk (She/Her) is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. She is passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve a wide variety of financial goals. Diana utilizes pioneering methods rooted in practical financial concepts, business acumen, and mindset work to educate and empower her clients to achieve goals of financial independence, transformation, and abundance. Diana is a Certified Master Mind Magic Practitioner™ and is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. By day, she is a VP of Fund Accounting & Finance at a private equity/venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, and holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in the State of California. She's a seasoned investor, venture capitalist, and angel investor for aspiring female entrepreneurs with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Diana gives back to the community by volunteering as a Board Member for the Point Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society. Learn more about Diana. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the show notes.  

In this episode, Lisa and Vince discuss:The three different types of admissions interviews. Benefits of participating in a college admissions interview. How your student can demonstrate interest and show their voice to the interviewer. Steps to prepare for admissions interviews. Key Takeaways: Typically, your student must have their college application submitted before they can interview. Most admissions interviews are currently being done via Zoom. However, if it is in person and the interview is at someone's house, do not allow your student to go alone. Not all colleges and universities will do interviews. Don't rely solely on the common application to know what the schools require and what is available to your student. Be proactive and plan ahead. Your student will want to check their student portal and email regularly, as interview opportunities that were not available before may appear there.  “One of the ways I tell students to prepare is to always have five reasons they are applying to the school: three of them connected to their major interest, and two of them can be anything else unique to that school.” – Vince GarciaAbout Vince Garcia: Vince is the co-founder and owner of Q&A College Admissions. A graduate of Occidental College, he has worked in college admissions, college counseling, and scholarship selections with students of all abilities since 1989. In 2003, he created the nation's first college admissions boot camp. During the college counseling application boot camp, high school seniors completed the Common Application, wrote admissions essays, developed a college admissions strategy, produced activity and achievement summaries, and practiced interview techniques. Vince has expertise in admissions in engineering, health, science, mathematics, athletics, learning differences, and the visual and performing arts. He has extensive training in college admissions as well as college counseling training through the Harvard Summer Institute on Colleges Admissions. He has visited over 300 colleges in the US and abroad. Supported The Posse Foundation, College Summit, and The LA Gay and Lesbian Center 9 YEARS OF SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP SELECTIONS Dalai Lama Fellowship, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, The Point Foundation, and The Schwartzman Scholars TECHNOLOGY Co-founder and Creator of LikeLive, an online interviewing tool for colleges and universities. Created The Point Foundation Scholarship Application Website and Selection Tool.Episode References:#052 Demonstrated Interest: How It Can Help Guide Your College Search: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/052-demonstrated-interest-how-it-can-help-guide-your-college-search/ Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). https://flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Vince:Website: https://qacollegeadmissions.com/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

In this week's episode of In the Den, Jen sits down with Point Foundation Executive Director and CEO Jorge Valencia to discuss everything from his experiences growing up closeted and gay in a conservative religion in the South in the 80's, to his time as president and executive director of the Trevor Project, to his current position as executive director and CEO of the Point Foundation, which offers both need and merit based scholarships to the LGBTQ community. Jorge's passion to help LGBTQ youth comes through in this lively conversation about overcoming the barriers that queer youth face in today's world. Special Guest: Jorge ValenciaJorge Valencia has served as the Point Foundation's Executive Director and CEO since 2007. Point provides financial support, leadership training, and mentorship to queer US college students from around the world. Before that, Jorge served as President and Executive Director of The Trevor Project from 2001 — 2006. Jorge earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University in 1989. As an openly gay man who grew up in a Mormon Latino family in Texas, Jorge has a keen personal awareness of many of the issues of rejection and marginalization faced by many LGBTQ youth. Jorge is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and is an accomplished public speaker. Jorge has a passion for helping LGBT youth and has an ability to communicate effectively with both the LGBTQ community and the general public. Links from the Show:The Point Foundation: https://pointfoundation.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Trevor Project Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ Jorge's bio at Point: https://pointfoundation.org/about/staff Jorge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovalencia Jorge on X: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fjvalencia Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.org In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org.  Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Send us a Text Message.Vantage Point Foundation (VPF) is a nonprofit organization serving post-9/11 veterans and veterans' spouses and partners across South Carolina as they transition out of military service. VPF believes that three things are necessary to fully reintegrate into civilian life: Community, Growth, and Purpose. We also think that spouses and partners are often overlooked and that providing both veterans and their spouses and partners with programs and support is necessary for the health and well-being of the family unit. Our programs are designed to address transition challenges, identify obstacles, and provide the support and connection that enables veterans and their spouses and partners to thrive in civilian life.Contact Information for Organization: Address: P.O. Box 31224 Charleston, SC 29417 Phone: (843) 790-3131Email:info@vantagepointfoundation.orgSocial Media: The handle is: @Vantage Point Foundation for FB, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Website: https://vantagepointfoundation.org                  Home - Vantage Point FoundationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vantagepointfoundationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vantagepointfoundation/Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/vantage-point-foundationYouTube: @vantagepoint3478   Vantage Point - YouTubeSupport the Show.Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

To get involved or offer support for our LGBTQIA+ friends, family, and community members, try one of these organizations: The Trevor Project (www.thetrevorproject.org) Human Rights Campaign Foundation (www.thehrcfoundation.org) The Point Foundation (www.pointfoundation.org) Family Equality Council (www.familyequality.org) National Center for Transgender Equality (www.transequality.org) GLSEN (www.glsen.org)

Ever wondered why some children end up in orphanages? Kali Hymsel, an advocate for social justice, education, and healthcare in Haiti, joins us for a riveting discussion on this and much more. Having transitioned from corporate America to work with La Point Foundation in Haiti, Kali offers unique insights into the realities of life there. We delve into the complex issues surrounding volunteerism and the unintentional harm it can sometimes cause. Plus, discover how Kali is fighting for more jobs, enhanced education, and greater health equity in her homeland.In this episode, we also spotlight the phenomenal work of Lumos, an organization blessed with the support of JK Rowling. Exploring the potential of social entrepreneurship, we discuss how this approach can generate jobs, empower individuals, and offer a sustainable solution to the financial burdens of parenthood that often lead children to orphanages. We also discuss the model of Papillon Marketplace as an example of a sustainable business model.What's the state of education and healthcare in Haiti? We discuss the challenges in a system where 90% of schools are church-funded and less than 6% of people graduate from high school. We also discuss the work of the Point Foundation, which is dedicated to providing education opportunities in Haiti. Finally, we share some practical ways you can join the global health pursuit and support education in Haiti. This eye-opening episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in social justice and advocacy.__________________Support the PodcastClick here to send in a one time or monthly donationJoin the Podcast Mailing list: https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-list Make sure to follow Hetal on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!Email her at hetal@globalhealthpursuit.com.Thank you so much. We deeply appreciate you.

After the wild draft episode last week, we calmed down a bit for this episode. I said "a bit" so...keep your expectations for that LOW Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

This was EASILY the most off-the-rails episode we've had so far....we've never needed so many censors... Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Oh, what's that? You wanted a normal podcast episode this week? Wel we brought on Nick and Austin so...that ain't gonna happen Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

It's been a couple weeks but we're finally back and talking about...who knows...it's that time of the year where we are SCROUNGING for content Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

After yet...ANOTHER hiatus we're back to discuss...uh...has anything really happened? Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Well since our back NIck is back we HAD to talk about the Cowboys, and Austin...well Austin supplied the laughs in this episode Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Zak is back from his vacation, just in time to talk about the new "Quarterback" series on Netflix, which teams SHOULD tank for Caleb Williams, some Cap or No Cap, and of course our divisional players series Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

We are SO close to the season you guys...we can SMELL it Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

It's just been injury after injury in the offseason....good thing the regular season is almost here! Almost...ALMOST... Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Whelp...it's finally here: the last in-person podcast episode... Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

We brought on the 2 guys who actually know what they're talking about when it comes to the NFL draft, so let's see how they're mock draft goes! Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

The NBA season is almost over and the NFL offseason is almost irrelevant, so the boys are...doing their best here... Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

So...Dame is gonna get traded right...right? Where is he going? Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Welcome to an inspiring episode of Helping Hearts, where we have the privilege of interviewing Jorge Valencia, the CEO of Point Foundation. Join us as we delve into a thought-provoking conversation about empowering LGBTQ students to triumph over challenges and create a lasting influence. Discover how Point Foundation is transforming lives through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development, and gain insights into the remarkable stories of resilience and achievement that continue to shape the future of LGBTQ youth. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on making a difference and breaking barriers. Host: Andy #talradioenglish #PointFoundation #LGBTQEmpowerment #EducationMatters #jorgevalencia #andyhebert #touchalife #talradio

Whether on tv or on your phone you will find him bighting with his talent, personality and intelligence! Award-winning actor, producer, singer, and TV personality Kalen Allen BEGIN as an influencer, a Youtuber that conquer the mainstream media, reaching millions of people worldwide across his platforms and now everybody wants him in their shows on TV, Radio, Magazine and off course Social Media with his charisma, good energy and talent. He opened up about his biggest mountain and how to face it in order to become better. Kalen, has many projects ready to be seen on TV like in Amazon Prime's romantic-comedy series “With Love”, also starring in Netflix's upcoming romantic comedy “Meet Me Next Christmas”. Kalen made his feature film acting debut in Seth Rogen's "An American Pickle” for HBO Max, ALSO WILL BE in season three of HBO's critically acclaimed “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” alongside Robin Thede. It was recently announced that Kalen will serve as a judge on Roku's upcoming cooking competition series, “Celebrity Family Cook Off,” hosted by Manolo Gonzalez Vergara and executive produced by Sofia Vergara. In each episode, a food-loving celebrity and their family member will face off against another celebrity family duo in a two-round battle, with each round featuring a culinary challenge inspired by a hit movie or television series. The winning celeb-family duo will receive a cash prize to donate to a charity of their choice. Additionally, Kalen's talents captured the attention of the Food Network, where he has appeared as a judge on their breakout discovery+ baking competition series, “Cakealikes,”. Kalen has also hosted season one of The Cooking Channel's “Snack on This!”.  Discovered in 2018 by renowned comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, Kalen first made a name for himself through his hilarious “Kalen Reacts” videos on the internet. He also starred in and produced his own weekly digital series, “OMKalen,” offering fans his one-of-a-kind commentary on the week's hot topics and trending stories. On the digital front, Kalen's videos have garnered billions of views across all platforms and continue to grow by the day. His original content creations have earned him many award nominations and wins, including a Model D Award win for Best Host in a Web Series or Channel in 2018, and another win for Best Celebrity Integration in a Web Series or Channel in 2019. He was also nominated for Best YouTube Comedian at the 2019 Shorty Awards, as well as an Honoree at the 2020 Webby Awards. Additionally, Kalen was recently honored with the Social Influencer Award at Better Brothers Los Angeles 2019 Truth Awards. Kalen has a very prominent place in his heart for charity, and actively supports The Point Foundation, The Trevor Project, GLAAD, ST JUDE and Better Brothers LA. Kalen currently resides in New York City, where he is hard at work on his master's degree in journalism at New York University. . . I Guest: Kalen Allen    IG / TW / FB: @PowerLamas @PLamas7 Clubhouse: @PaulaLamas & @PaulaLamas1 WEB: Paula Lamas   This episode brought to you by: “Evergreen Goodwill”, celebrates 100 years of being faithful to its mission of empowering people, strengthening families and building stronger communities. “Evergreen Goodwill” over 100 years has change the lives of millions of people through the power of work and education.   #PowerM #PowerLamas #PowerMomentwPaulaLamas #podcast #EEUU #PNW #SoNorthwest #PugetSound #Seattle #NY #Kansas #LA #Reciliency #Recilience #Youtuber #Influencer #Personality #Joy #Pride #Support #TV #Overcome #BigApple #Impact #sucess #Latinx #PowerMoment #MomentoPoderoso #Power #podcast #Venezuela

After walking the streets of Manhattan to get to the studio, Chris unleashes his fury on toilet topics, weighs in on Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's baby, quenches his thirst with a Calypso kiwi lemonade, and ranks items from his NYC bodega food haul as Chris fills his belly with apple cinnamon slices, LesserEvil poppers, dry roasted edamame Simple Mills nut butter cookies, mashed potatoes and some tasty turkey.  Donate to support the Point Foundation: https://pointfoundation.org/support/donate Follow Unhinged with Chris Klemens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedwithchrisklemens Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisklemens/ Follow Big Spark Studios: https://www.instagram.com/bigsparkstudios Leave Chris a voicemail: 310-844-6459 Submit your secrets: https://forms.gle/ZPtbT3EKFHQWpZ4K7  Submit Charitable Shoutout: https://forms.gle/6GSAoacSoepsZ5v47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each year, Epic Reads – the largest online YA community – celebrates Pride month in a major campaign to recognize the joy, triumph, and community of queer teens and families. In previous years Epic Reads has partnered with queer organizations like The Trevor Project and Point Foundation to better the lives of young people across the country. With the unprecedented amount of book bans facing the nation, it is more important than ever to share books centering LGBTQ+ youth.

This Sunday, Rev. Kevin Kim Wright returns to The Loft for conversation with Pastor Molly, as they explore how the Holy Spirit's calling leads us to live out our faith. Currently Chief of Staff at The Point Foundation, an LGBTQ+ scholarship granting organization, he is an ordained Elder in the UMC. www.TheLoftLA.org

Karen & Traci start off the podcast with Larry Reyes from Smart Home Mortgage.  The interest rates are a little up & down but the buying opportunities are excellent for first time buyers FHA & Government Loans, Larry gives the scoop the variety of ways you can buy a new home or benefit from a refi! Next up it's Josh Carsman from The Turning Point Foundation. John tells you about the mental health fair that is coming to The Ventura Harbor on June 3rd. Featuring artwork from those who are turning their lives around with Turning Point, Veterans assistance, health & wellness for all Josh also talks about the homeless shelter that is getting homeless women & families in a safe place while offering the services they need.  Last on the list is Jacquelyn Gargano informing everyone about the work being done for families at VCMC's Ronald McDonald Room. Since opening the room has served more than 800 families , neonatal, cancer, blood disease patients and more. Families get a comfortable room to rest that offers food, laundry facilities and more, at no charge.  What a podcast! Karen & Traci here to serve the community!

Let's go over which teams have had the best and which teams have had the worst offseasons in the NFL? Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

So...Connor decided to just make this episode an absolute babysitting job for Zak. Wish Zak luck... Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

With it being the offseason and all let's do the one thing everyone is doing: SPECULATE! Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

After a snowstorm put last week's episode on hold, the pod is back and...angry as ever...? LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

AH! STOP! NO DON'T WORRY! WE DIDN'T SLANDER RIHANNA! Phew...okay now that that's out of the way...how about that Super Bowl? Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Don't even try to figure out what we talk about in this episode based on the title and thumbnail...we PROMISE this is a sports podcast Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

As we approach the Super Bowl we give our thoughts on the AFC/NFC championship games and our season grades for every AFC team Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Zak explains why we didn't have an episode last week, we talk playoff scenarios, and also just kinda...go off the rails so...what else is new? Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

After a week off we revisit the NFL playoffs and make a HUGE announcement! (Thanks Built Bars!) Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

After one of the weirdest NFL regular seasons in recent memory we make our NFL Award predictions as well as our NFL Playoff predictions! Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

In this episode Connor and Zak talk about overreactions to this weeks games, whether Tom Brady will return for another season, old soccer memories, the World Cup, and more! Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

We take a bite out of student loan debt cancellation with Juan Ramiro Sarmiento (he/him), press secretary of Young Invincibles. We examine the history of higher education becoming less affordable, the emergence of student loan debt cancellation as a political platform, and upcoming legal battle over federal loan forgiveness. Additional Resources & References Getting Through the Holidays: Suggestions for LGBTQ+ Folks – a list compiled by the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Young Invincibles – elevating the voices of young Americans Debt Collective– a union of debtors COVID-19 and Students in Higher Education – using data collected in the Access to Higher Education Survey, researchers from the Williams Institute in collaboration with the Point Foundation examine the experiences of LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ students during the COVID-19 pandemic What is mutual aid? – this article interview of Dean Space provides an overview of mutual aid as a community-care practice “Diagnosis: Debt” – a reporting partnership between KHN and NPR exploring the scale, impact, and causes of medical debt in America For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe've joined TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We're back after a 3 week break, and things were just as NUTS as usual... Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Zak and Connor give their takes on who in the NFL is underrated and who is overrated Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Connor and Zak have absolutely no idea how to comprehend this NFL season Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Connor and Zak react to the biggest names who were moved at the NFL trade deadline. As well as our midseason NFL awards Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

We brought Nick back for the Halloween Special! And this episode was...let's just say: unpredictable Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Zak somehow keeps letting Connor get away with it... Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

In a surprise change (for one episode don't worry), Connor and Zak break down the biggest surprises and letdowns! Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Diana is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. She is passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve a wide variety of financial goals. Diana utilizes pioneering methods rooted in practical financial concepts, business acumen, and mindset work to educate and empower her clients to achieve goals of financial independence, transformation, and abundance. Diana is a Certified Master Mind Magic Practitioner™ and is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. By day, she is a VP of Fund Accounting & Finance at a private equity/venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, and holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in the State of California. She's an investor, venture capitalist, and angel investor for aspiring female entrepreneurs. Diana gives back to the community by volunteering as a Board Member for the Point Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society. Find Diana:  Website: www.fan-your-flame.com,  Freebie - get your money date handbook FREE at: www.disruptinginertia.com Email: fanyourflamellc@gmail.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/FanYourFlameLLC IG: https://www.instagram.com/FanYourFlameLLC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fan-your-flame-llc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianagreshtchuk/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/FanYourFlameLLC

Zak is back from missing last week and things...are just as nuts as usual Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Zak was unable to be there today so who else had to come and bring the energy than Japes? Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Diana Greshtchuk articulately talks about how getting "financially naked" catapults your success and why financial outcomes overwhelmingly depend on inner work (that anyone can do). Join the conversation to hear her insights and tips for anyone seeking a better relationship with money. Diana Greshtchuk (She/Her) is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. Diana is a Certified Master Mind Magic PractitionerTM and is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. By day, she is a VP of Fund Accounting & Finance at a private equity/venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, and holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in the State of California. She's a seasoned investor, venture capitalist, and angel investor for aspiring female entrepreneurs with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.Diana articulately talks about how getting "financially naked" catapults your success and why financial outcomes overwhelmingly depend on inner work (that anyone can do). Join the conversation to hear her insights and tips for anyone seeking a better relationship with money and She is passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve a wide variety of financial goals. Diana utilizes pioneering methods rooted in practical financial concepts, business acumen, and mindset work to educate and empower her clients to achieve goals of financial independence, transformation, and abundance.Diana gives back to the community by volunteering as a Board Member for the Point Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.Find Diana at: www.fan-your-flame.com, www.disruptinginertia.comSocial Media Handles/Links:FB: https://www.facebook.com/FanYourFlameLLCIG: https://www.instagram.com/FanYourFlameLLC/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fan-your-flame-llcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianagreshtchuk/Twitter: http://twitter.com/FanYourFlameLLCCheck out Limit Free Life at: https://limitfreelife.comAnd take advantage of free resources for career change, money mindset and entrepreneurship.

Me and Zak give our takes on Week 1's biggest headlines and everything heading into week 2 Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

We've made some changes but nonetheless we are back! Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

This episode of the pod took so many WILD twists and turns... Donate and Better-Educate Yourself: LGBTQIA+ Foundations -OutRight International https://outrightinternational.org/ -Freedom to Marry http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ -GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ -Intersex Society of America https://isna.org/ -Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ -The Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ -Time Out Youth https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ BLM Foundations -NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/ -Nationwide Bail Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd -Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ -Donate to Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 -Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout -Donate to ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now? -George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd -Other Ways to Educate and Help https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter

Career Q&A with Kristin Chenoweth. Moderated by Richard Ridge, Broadway World. Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth, takes the lead in a career that spans film, television, voiceover and stage, effortlessly. She received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the ABC series Pushing Daisies (Pushing Daisies was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award for “Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.”) More recently, Chenoweth lit up the stage of McKinley High as a former student who returned to town with more than the baggage from her flight, on Fox's hit comedy, Glee. Though Kristin has often come into our livingrooms on hit shows such as The West Wing (where she starred as Annabeth Schott) and as a guest judge on both American Idol and Project Runway, she may be most remembered by Broadway lovers everywhere for her origination of the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, which earned her a Tony Award Nomination, and her Tony-winning performance in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, for which she stole the show and many hearts in the process. Chenoweth will next be seen on-screen in the Universal film The Boy Next Door, alongside Jennifer Lopez, and in the animated Lucas film fairy tale musical Strange Magic, both set to be released on January 23. She will also be seen in the film A Bet's A Bet (International title: The Opposite Sex), releasing in January. She's completed production on the indie teen drama entitled Hard Sell and the Disney Channel's live-action original movie Descendants, in which she will play the classic Sleeping Beauty villain Maleficent. Chenoweth will return to Broadway, playing the glamorous film star, Lily Garland, in the Roundabout Theatre Company's 20-week limited engagement of On the Twentieth Century in March. In addition to her starring roles on stage and screen, in 2009, Kristin also wrote an upliftingly candid, comedic chronicle of her life so far, in, A Little Bit Wicked, which was released by Simon & Schuster, and debuted at # 12 on the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List. Kristin is also a passionate supporter of charities which dedicate their time and efforts to helping those in need, such as: the Kristin Chenoweth Art & Education Fund, The Red Cross, Broadway Cares EFA, The Point Foundation, ASTEP, breast cancer awareness, adoption advocacy and organizations supporting animal welfare. Chenoweth earned a Bachelor's degree in Musical Theater and a Master's degree in Opera Performance from Oklahoma City University. She was also presented with Honorary Doctorate degrees from both the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and her alma mater, Oklahoma City University. Kristin is an inductee into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, as well as the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.

Does the simple act of sitting down to look at your finances stress you out?Do you avoid tapping on your bank app because you tend to think ignorance is bliss?When you think about money, do you shift directly into scarcity mindset, and feel your body contract?As we uncover our stressors, one thing that comes up over and over again is money. And while it may not have to do directly with the stressors at school, money can cause feelings of anxiety and worry, which directly affects how we show up for our students.Welcome back to Take Notes with Jen Rafferty! In this second episode, I'm chatting with Financial Literacy Coach Diana Greshtchuk. As the CEO of Fan Your Flame, she teaches financial literacy to clients utilizing her 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.We have an honest talk about what it takes to feel empowered in our actions and choices when it comes to money. We cover everything from the generational money stories that subconsciously guide us, to the disempowering beliefs that take control of our finances- and most importantly, how to heal and move forward.Diana shares some trauma informed financial tips you may not have considered before, that I'm certain will change your perspective.Today is all about creating curiosity around finances, financial planning for teachers and educators, changing the language we use when referring to it, and regulating your nervous system while not deluding yourself and perpetuating the problem.You can figure this out! The tools are all here for you. When you use intention coupled with awareness you become unstoppable!Stay empowered,Jen Let's keep the conversation going! Find me at:Click here to learn all the ways you can work with me: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_FaceBook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room About Diana GreshtchukDiana (She/Her) is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. She is passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve a wide variety of financial goals. Diana utilizes pioneering methods rooted in practical financial concepts, business acumen, and mindset work to educate and empower her clients to achieve goals of financial independence, transformation, and abundance.Diana is a Certified Master Mind Magic Practitioner™ and is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. By day, she is a VP of Fund Accounting & Finance at a private equity/venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, and holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in the State of California. She's a seasoned investor, venture capitalist, and angel investor for aspiring female entrepreneurs with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.Diana gives back to the community by volunteering as a Board Member for the Point Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.Website: www.fan-your-flame.com 

Meet my friend, Diana, who is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. She's passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve a wide variety of financial goals. Diana utilizes pioneering methods rooted in practical financial concepts, business acumen, and mindset work to educate and empower her clients to achieve goals of financial independence, transformation, and abundance.Diana is a Certified Master Mind Magic Practitioner™ and is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. By day, she's a VP of Fund Accounting & Finance at a private equity/venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, and holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in the State of California. She's a seasoned investor, venture capitalist, and angel investor for aspiring female entrepreneurs with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.Diana gives back to the community by volunteering as a Board Member for the Point Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.What you'll learn from this episode:The steps she's taken to become a financial literacy coach.The type of person who makes money in the market place.The wake up call that transformed her life, work, and perspective.The mindset shift that'll change how you view yourself from a financial perspective.Answering the question, "What if I don't see my return on investment?"Why she's SO passionate about female entrepreneurs becoming financially literate.How to evolve your lack or scarcity mindset.Utilizing radical personal responsibility to change your life.Supporting LGBTQ+ youth who are our future. Connect with Diana:Visit her website: Fan Your Flame, LLC.Visit her Linktree.Check out her free resource: Debt is your ally webinar.Learn more about her 12-week Financial You-Niversity summer course.Hangout with her on IG or FB.Ashley's links + resources:Hang out with me on Instagram.Receive my Ground with Gaia meditation set to the 432 Solfeggio Frequency as my gift. Ready to go deeper into your heart? Join Devotion, my open-hearted community that gifts you the golden key to unlocking the gateway to your soul.Have a question?Drop me a note on IG (@Ashley.Mondor) or send me an email at Hello@ashleymondor.com. I can't wait to hear from you!Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your doctor, therapist, or financial advisor for medical, mental health, or financial advice.

Diana is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. She is passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve a wide variety of financial goals. Diana utilizes pioneering methods rooted in practical financial concepts, business acumen, and mindset work to educate and empower her clients to achieve goals of financial independence, transformation, and abundance. Diana is a Certified Master Mind Magic Practitioner™ and is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. By day, she is a VP of Fund Accounting & Finance at a private equity/venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, and holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in the State of California. She's an investor, venture capitalist, and angel investor for aspiring female entrepreneurs. Diana gives back to the community by volunteering as a Board Member for the Point Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society. Find Diana:  Website: www.fan-your-flame.com, www.disruptinginertia.com Email: fanyourflamellc@gmail.com Social Media Handles/Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/FanYourFlameLLC IG: https://www.instagram.com/FanYourFlameLLC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fan-your-flame-llc Point Foundation Fundraising Page: https://pointfoundation2021.funraise.org/fundraiser/diana-greshtchuk-988efad?fundraiserPrompt=2062619  

Today we're going to talk about money, money, money! LGBTQ+ folks are often faced with a mountain of challenges when it comes to building wealth, that's why I've invited an expert on improving financial literacy. I'm joined by Diana Greshtchuk (she/her) to discuss her money story, the importance of mindset & spirituality in financial literacy, the connection between queerness and our relationship to money, and letting go of self-judgment.Diana is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. She is a Certified Master Mind Magic Practitioner™, a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and by day, she is a VP of Fund Accounting & Finance at a private equity/venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, and holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in the State of California. Diana gives back to the community by volunteering as a Board Member for the Point Foundation, an LGBT+ non-profit organization.In this episode, we cover:Diana's holistic approach to financial healthHow Diana's queer identity has changed her perception of riskThe unique financial barriers the queer community facesWhy you should get financially naked with yourselfThe one message Diana would blast on a billboardIf you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you over on Instagram! @megstheconnectorIf you are you an LGBTQ-identifying human looking for the ultimate community building space, join the Queer Impact Collective!SHOW NOTES: https://www.megsthebrand.com/podcastSupport the show

Episode Description: Diana Greshtchuk, CEO of Fan Your Flame, is a financial literacy coach who guides entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve their financial goals. Do you invest in yourself? Do you set aside money to take classes or explore yourself? Well you should. Why? Because YOU, ARE THE ASSET. Today we are talking about MONEY. Your money mindset, what you're spending it on, and the 80/20 principal. Join us as Diana transforms the way you view money. Show Notes: Connect with: Diana! Websites:  www.fan-your-flame.com  www.disruptinginertia.com Social: FB: https://www.facebook.com/FanYourFlameLLC IG: https://www.instagram.com/FanYourFlameLLC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fan-your-flame-llc Visit http://www.disruptinginertia.com to learn how you can break free to change your money story! Schedule a free 30 minute discovery call with me to begin your journey of personal financial literacy. Guest Bio:   Diana is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. She is passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve a wide variety of financial goals. Diana utilizes pioneering methods rooted in practical accounting concepts, financial fundamentals, and mindset work to educate and empower her clients to drastically improve their financial health and well-being. Diana is a Certified Master Mind Magic Practitioner™ and is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. By day, she is a Controller at a private equity/venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, and holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in the State of California. She's an investor, venture capitalist, and angel investor for aspiring female entrepreneurs. With a very different money story than most women, Diana gives back to the community by volunteering as a Board Member for the Point Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show's Kalen Allen discusses kindness in the entertainment industry, the kindest celebrities in the business, the importance of taking time for yourself, doing the work to be on the right side of history and way more. Kalen Allen is an actor, producer, singer and TV personality. The world first fell in love with his bright personality after he went viral with his Kalen Reacts videos. In 2018, they even caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres, who in turn invited him to appear on the show. Eventually Kalen began producing content for Ellen and now he holds a regular guest post on The Ellen Show. This ray of sunshine wears many hats (wide-brimmed usually). He's worked as a correspondent on glittering red carpets, acted as a judge on the Food Network, appeared in the Seth Rogen's HBO film An American Pickle, made his music debut with his star-studded holiday album "For Christmas Sake!" and, of course, entertained millions upon millions of people through his digital content. Kalen has a huge place in his heart for charity, supporting The Point Foundation, which empowers aspiring LGBTQ+ individuals to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. Follow Kalen: @thekalenallen Follow us: @robpeterpaul, @artofkindnesspod National Honey Board's Honey Saves Hives program: honeysaveshives.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANDREW KEENAN-BOLGER is an actor, director, author and filmmaker. Broadway: ‘Jesse' in Tuck in Tuck Everlasting (Drama League Award nominee), ‘Crutchie' in Newsies (Outer Critics Circle nominee). Off-Broadway: Seven Deadly Sins, Mary Poppins, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol. 1st Nat'l Tours: Spelling Bee, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Mary Poppins, Ragtime. TV: The Undoing (HBO), Three Rivers (ABC), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Nurse Jackie (Showtime), Looking (HBO), The Other Two (HBO). Film: The Rewrite, Marci X, Are You Joking? Andrew is the co-creator the critically acclaimed series Submissions Only and co-author of the children's series Jack & Louisa (Penguin Random House). B.F.A. University of Michigan. Follow him at @KeenanBlogger.MAGGIE KEENAN-BOLGER is the co-founder of Honest Accomplice Theatre (HAT), a New York-based theatre and media company, producing art for social change from the perspective of historically excluded communities since 2012. Along with many successful NYC productions, HAT has also toured with shows about gender and sexuality for the last seven years. In 2016, Maggie produced and directed HAT's first episode of the free educational webseries, The Trans Literacy Project, and has been releasing episodes since. This includes an episode currently being used in sexual harassment trainings throughout the state of New York. In November, Maggie produced and directed Unmuted, a live, online theatrical performance during a time of social isolation. Featuring 20 artist innovators from around the country, the show tackled topics like the Black Lives Matter movement, disability, climate change, and our connection to our ancestors. Individually, Maggie has toured the country as a performer, sex educator and teaching artist and was recognized by the White House when she was appointed an LGBT Leader of the Next Generation by then Vice President, Joe Biden. A two-time Point Foundation scholar, Maggie was named a “Person to Watch” by The Advocate and can be seen on The Good Wife with Julianna Margulies and in the movie Admission with Tina Fey.Weekly Round-Up:Listen to The Memory Palace podcast episode, “A White Horse”, recommended by Andrew.Check out the art by Black disabled artist, Rana, recommended by Maggie.Read the Story Corps questions to get a good conversation going, recommended by Celia. Learn more about Maggie's company Honest Accomplice Theatre's Trans Literary Project.Read the Psych Central article, “Coping with Grief: The Ball & The Box” by John M. Grohol, Psy.D.

Alvin O. McCray and Jason M. Rudman are an international couple raising two bi-racial children in Texas. They are founders of the Alvin O. McCray and Jason M. Rudman Scholarship at the Point Foundation and their goal is to jumpstart the lives of LGBTQI+ students of color by helping advance their educational endeavors in the area of social justice, criminal justice and/or public policy. Hear about their incredible love story, their journey to parenthood and their wonderful, life-changing foundation. https://www.rudman-mccray.com/

In this episode we speak about Transgender and transitioning. We discuss how we can be open and accepting of people in our community who are Transgender, how to educate ourselves, challenges Transgender people may face and how to step outside of the box. About our guest: Summer Selleck is a solo practitioner at S.C. Selleck Law in Walnut Creek, California. Summer practices primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Will & Trust Litigation, and Elder Law. Summer's deep passion is protecting and advocating for the rights of diverse classes and she is deeply involved in her community while continuing to build her corporation. Summer works to promote tolerance and diversity in both the legal profession and the community and is impacting the lives of others through community engagement and outreach campaigns designed to build relationships, educate the community and create a broader social impact. Summer Selleck was born and raised in the Bay Area. She received her Undergraduate B.A. in History from UCLA, her Masters in Education from Pepperdine University and her Juris Doctorate from Western State University. Summer has been in practice for 8 years, but in that short time has become a proud and active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA). Summer is currently on the CCCBA Board of Directors. Summer has been and Executive Committee Member and Board Member of California Women Lawyers. She was appointed to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging in 2016. Summer has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. In 2019, she received both the Diablo Magazine's 40 under 40 Award and the California Lawyers Association Solo & Small Section Excellence in Service Award. scsellecklaw.com Resources mentioned during the episode: Gender Spectrum https://genderspectrum.org/ Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ Equal Rights Campaign https://www.hrc.org/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

The Whole Earth ‘lectronic Link, or WELL, was started by Stewart Brand and Larry Brilliant in 1985, and is still available at well.com. We did an episode on Stewart Brand: Godfather of the Interwebs and he was a larger than life presence amongst many of the 1980s former hippies that were shaping our digital age. From his assistance producing The Mother Of All Demos to the Whole Earth Catalog inspiring Steve Jobs and many others to his work with Ted Nelson, there's probably only a few degrees separating him from anyone else in computing.  Larry Brilliant is another counter-culture hero. He did work as a medical professional for the World Health Organization to eradicate smallpox and came home to teach at the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan had been working on networked conferencing since the 70s when Bob Parnes wrote CONFER, which would be used at Wayne State where Brilliant got his MD. But CONFER was a bit of a resource hog. PicoSpan was written by Marcus Watts in 1983. Pico is a small text editor in many a UNIX variant and network is network. Why small, well, modems that dialed into bulletin boards were pretty slow back then.  Marcus worked at NETI, who then bought the rights for PicoSpan to take to market. So Brilliant was the chairman of NETI at the time and approached Brand about starting up a bulletin-board system (BBS). Brilliant proposed NETI would supply the gear and software and that Brand would use his, uh, brand - and Whole Earth following, to fill the ranks. Brand's non-profit The Point Foundation would own half and NETI would own the other half.  It became an early online community outside of academia, and an important part of the rise of the splinter-nets and a holdout to the Internet. For a time, at least.  PicoSpan gave users conferences. These were similar to PLATO Notes files, where a user could create a conversation thread and people could respond. These were (and still are) linear and threaded conversations. Rather than call them Notes like PLATO did, PicSpan referred to them as “conferences” as “online conferencing” was a common term used to describe meeting online for discussions at the time. EIES had been around going back to the 1970s, so Brand had some ideas abut what an online community could be - having used it. Given the sharp drop in the cost of storage there was something new PicoSpan could give people: the posts could last forever. Keep in mind, the Mac still didn't ship with a hard drive in 1984. But they were on the rise.  And those bits that were preserved were manifested in words. Brand brought a simple mantra: You Own Your Own Words. This kept the hands of the organization clean and devoid of liability for what was said on The WELL - but also harkened back to an almost libertarian bent that many in technology had at the time. Part of me feels like libertarianism meant something different in that era. But that's a digression. Whole Earth Review editor Art Kleiner flew up to Michigan to get the specifics drawn up. NETI's investment had about a quarter million dollar cash value. Brand stayed home and came up with a name. The Whole Earth ‘lectronic Link, or WELL.  The WELL was not the best technology, even at the time. The VAX was woefully underpowered for as many users as The WELL would grow to, and other services to dial into and have discussions were springing up. But it was one of the most influential of the time. And not because they recreated the extremely influential Whole Earth catalog in digital form like Brilliant wanted, which would have been similar to what Amazon reviews are like now probably. But instead, the draw was the people.  The community was fostered first by Matthew McClure, the initial director who was a former typesetter for the Whole Earth Catalog. He'd spent 12 years on a commune called The Farm and was just getting back to society. They worked out that they needed to charge $8 a month and another couple bucks an hour to make minimal a profit.  So McClure worked with NETI to get the Fax up and they created the first conference, General. Kevin Kelly from the Whole Earth Review and Brand would start discussions and Brand mentioned The WELL in some of his writings. A few people joined, and then a few more.  Others from The Farm would join him. Cliff Figallo, known as Cliff, was user 19 and John Coate, who went by Tex, came in to run marketing. In those first few years they started to build up a base of users. It started with hackers and journalists, who got free accounts. And from there great thinkers joined up. People like Tom Mandel from Stanford Research Institute, or SRI. He would go on to become the editor of Time Online. His partner Nana. Howard Rheingold, who would go on to write a book called The Virtual Community. And they attracted more. Especially Dead Heads, who helped spread the word across the country during the heyday of the Grateful Dead.  Plenty of UNIX hackers also joined. After all, the community was finding a nexus in the Bay Area at the time. They added email in 1987 and it was one of those places you could get on at least one part of this whole new internet thing. And need help with your modem? There's a conference for that. Need to talk about calling your birth mom who you've never met because you were adopted? There's a conference for that as well. Want to talk sexuality with a minister? Yup, there's a community for that. It was one of the first times that anyone could just reach out and talk to people. And the community that was forming also met in person from time to time at office parties, furthering the cohesion.  We take Facebook groups, Slack channels, and message boards for granted today. We can be us or make up a whole new version of us. We can be anonymous and just there to stir up conflict like on 4Chan or we can network with people in our industry like on LinkedIn. We can chat real time, which is similar to the Send option on The WELL. Or we can post threaded responses to other comments. But the social norms and trends were proving as true then as now. Communities grow, they fragment, people create problems, people come, people go. And sometimes, as we grow, we inspire.  Those early adopters of The WELL inspired Craig Newmark of Craigslist to the growing power of the Internet. And future developers of Apple. Hippies versus nerds but not really versus, but coming to terms with going from “computers are part of the military industrial complex keeping us down” philosophy to more of a free libertarian information superhighway that persisted for decades. The thought that the computer would set us free and connect the world into a new nation, as John Perry Barlow would sum up perfectly in “A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace”. By 1990 people like Barlow could make a post on The WELL from Wyoming and have Mitch Kapor, the founder of Lotus, makers of Lotus 1-2-3 show up at his house after reading the post - and they could join forces with the 5th employee of Sun Microsystems and GNU Debugging Cypherpunk John Gilmore to found the Electronic Foundation. And as a sign of the times that's the same year The WELL got fully connected to the Internet. By 1991 they had grown to 5,000 subscribers. That was the year Bruce Katz bought NETI's half of the well for $175,000. Katz had pioneered the casual shoe market, changing the name of his families shoe business to Rockport and selling it to Reebok for over $118 million.  The WELL had posted a profit a couple of times but by and large was growing slower than competitors. Although I'm not sure any o the members cared about that. It was a smaller community than many others but they could meet in person and they seemed to congeal in ways that other communities didn't. But they would keep increasing in size over the next few years. In that time Fig replaced himself with Maurice Weitman, or Mo - who had been the first person to sign up for the service. And Tex soon left as well.  Tex would go to become an early webmaster of The Gate, the community from the San Francisco Chronicle. Fig joined AOL's GNN and then became director of community at Salon. But AOL. You see, AOL was founded in the same year. And by 1994 AOL was up to 1.25 million subscribers with over a million logging in every day. CompuServe, Prodigy, Genie, Dephi were on the rise as well. And The WELL had thousands of posts a day by then but was losing money and not growing like the others. But I think the users of the service were just fine with that. The WELL was still growing slowly and yet for many, it was too big. Some of those left. Some stayed. Other communities, like The River, fragmented off. By then, The Point Foundation wanted out so sold their half of The WELL to Katz for $750,000 - leaving Katz as the first full owner of The WELL.  I mean, they were an influential community because of some of the members, sure, but more because the quality of the discussions. Academics, drugs, and deeply personal information. And they had always complained about figtex or whomever was in charge - you know, the counter-culture is always mad at “The Management.” But Katz was not one of them. He honestly seems to have tried to improve things - but it seems like everything he tried blew up in his face.  So Katz further alienated the members and fired Mo and brought on Maria Wilhelm, but they still weren't hitting that hyper-growth, with membership getting up to around 10,000 - but by then AOL was jumping from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000. But again, I've not found anyone who felt like The WELL should have been going down that same path. The subscribers at The WELL were looking for an experience of a completely different sort. By 1995 Gail Williams allowed users to create their own topics and the unruly bunch just kinda' ruled themselves in a way. There was staff and drama and emotions and hurt feelings and outrage and love and kindness and, well, community. By the late 90s, the buzz word at many a company were all about building communities, and there were indeed plenty of communities growing. But none like The WELL. And given that some of the founders of Salon had been users of The WELL, Salon bought The WELL in 1999 and just kinda' let it fly under the radar. The influence continued with various journalists as members.  The web came. And the members of The WELL continued their community. Award winning but a snapshot in time in a way. Living in an increasingly secluded corner of cyberspace, a term that first began life in a present tense on The WELL, if you got it, you got it. In 2012, after trying to sell The WELL to another company, Salon finally sold The WELL to a group of members who had put together enough money to buy it. And The WELL moved into the current, more modern form of existence. To quote the site: Welcome to a gathering that's like no other. The WELL, launched back in 1985 as the Whole Earth ‘Lectronic Link, continues to provide a cherished watering hole for articulate and playful thinkers from all walks of life. For more about why conversation is so treasured on The WELL, and why members of the community banded together to buy the site in 2012, check out the story of The WELL. If you like what you see, join us! It sounds pretty inviting. And it's member supported. Like National Public Radio kinda'. In what seems like an antiquated business model, it's $15 per month to access the community. And make no mistake, it's a community.  You Own Your Own Words. If you pay to access a community, you don't sign the ownership of your words away in a EULA. You don't sign away rights to sell your data to advertisers along with having ads shown to you in increasing numbers in a hunt for ever more revenue. You own more than your words, you own your experience. You are sovereign.  This episode doesn't really have a lot of depth to it. Just as most online forums lack the kind of depth that could be found on the WELL. I am a child of a different generation, I suppose. Through researching each episode of the podcast, I often read books, conduct interviews (a special thanks to Help A Reporter Out), lurk in conferences, and try to think about the connections, the evolution, and what the most important aspects of each are. There is a great little book from Katie Hafner called The Well: A Story Of Love, Death, & Real Life. I recommend it. There's also Howard Rheingold's The Virtual Community and John Seabrook's Deeper: Adventures on the Net. Oh, and From Counterculture to Cyberculture: Stewart Brand, the Whole Earth Network, And the Rise of Digital Utopianism from Fred Turner and Siberia by Douglas Rushkoff. At a minimum, I recommend reading Katie Hafner's wired article and then her most excellent book! Oh, and to hear about other ways the 60s Counterculture helped to shape the burgeoning technology industry, check out What the Dormouse Said by John Markoff.  And The WELL comes up in nearly every book as one of the early commercial digital communities. It's been written about in Wired, in The Atlantic, makes appearances in books like Broad Band by Claire Evans, and The Internet A Historical Encyclopedia.  The business models out there to build and run  and grow a company have seemingly been reduced to a select few. Practically every online community has become free with advertising and data being the currency we parlay in exchange for a sense of engagement with others.  As network effects set in and billionaires are created, others own our words. They think the lifestyle business is quaint - that if you aren't outgrowing a market segment that you are shrinking. And a subscription site that charges a monthly access fee to cgi code with a user experience that predates the UX field on the outside might affirm that philosophy -especially since anyone can see your real name. But if we look deeper we see a far greater truth: that these barriers keep a small corner of cyberspace special - free from Russian troll farms and election stealing and spam bots. And without those distractions we find true engagement. We find real connections that go past the surface. We find depth. It's not lost after all.  Thank you for being part of this little community. We are so lucky to have you. Have a great day.

Before you get lost in the episode, please consider supporting the podcast with as little as $0.99 Cents a month, your support means the world to me: https://anchor.fm/forensicsexperience... In this episode, I'm just excitedly reminiscing about Forensics with Kalen Allen! Kalen's Bio: At just 25 years old, award-nominated actor, producer, singer, and television personality Kalen Allen has catapulted into the mainstream media, reaching millions of people worldwide across his social media platforms and through his content online. Discovered in 2018 by renowned talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, Allen first made a name for himself through his hilarious “Kalen Reacts” videos, giving colorful and witty commentary on culinary concoctions online. It was one of these videos that caught the attention of Ellen, and he was invited to appear on the show. Ellen knew she had found something special in Allen, and offered him an opportunity to collaborate and produce content for her digital platforms. Today, Allen holds a regular guest spot on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and often takes his trademark wide-brimmed red hat and infectious personality to high-profile events, such as the Billboard Music Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards as Ellen's correspondent. He also has his own weekly digital news series, “OMKalen,” where he gives one-of-a-kind commentary on hot topics and trending stories of the week. Allen also appears as a judge in the Food Network's newest baking competition series, “Cakealikes.” The series premiered on Discovery's new streaming service, discovery+ on January 4, 2021. On the digital front, Allen's videos boast an impressive 600+ million views across all Ellen platforms and is growing by the day. His work has also earned him a plethora of award nominations, including a Model D Award win for Best Host in a Web Series or Channel in 2018, and another for Best Celebrity Integration in a Web Series or Channel in 2019. He was also a finalist in the Best Weekly Unscripted Series and Best Use of a Digital Influencer in a Web Series categories for Model D, and was nominated for Best YouTube Comedian at the 2019 Shorty Awards. He was recently honored with the Social Influencer Award at Better Brothers Los Angeles 2019 Truth Awards and an Honoree at the 2020 Webby Awards. In film, Allen made his feature film acting debut in Seth Rogen's "An American Pickle” for HBO Max. Based on the 2013 New Yorker novella “Sell-Out,” the comedy follows an immigrant worker at a pickle factory that is accidentally preserved for 100 years and wakes up in modernday Brooklyn. The film, which also stars Maya Erskine (“Insecure”) and Sarah Snook (“Succession”), is directed by Brandon Trost ("The Disaster Artist") and premiered on August 6, 2020. While Allen continues to entertain on screen, he recently made his music debut with the release of his holiday album, “For Christmas Sake!” Featuring tracks with MJ Rodriguez (“Pose”) and Alex Newell (“Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist”), the EP soared to the Top 10 holiday charts upon its release in December 2020. Originally from Kansas City, Allen attended Temple University in Philadelphia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. He has a big place in his heart for charity, and actively supports The Point Foundation, which empowers aspiring LGBTQ+ individuals to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. He currently resides in the Los Angeles area. You can find Ginger on major social media platforms @Thekalenallen If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it 5 stars in the podcast app and subscribe as new episodes will be here EVERY Wednesday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I invited Maggie Keenan-Bolger, a Theatre maker, teaching artist. An artistic director and a co-founder of Honest Accomplice Theatre. You can go visit www.honestaccomplice.org for more information about their project and upcoming show “Unmuted” premiers Nov 1, 7pm EDT. You can also support this project by donating or sharing them in GoFundMe campaign under “Creating in Covid." Guest Bio Maggie Keenan-Bolger is the co-founder of Honest Accomplice Theatre (HAT), a New York-based theatre and media company producing art for social change from the perspective of cis-women and trans people (honestaccomplice.org). HAT currently tours with shows about gender and sexuality and created the free educational webseries, The Trans Literacy Project. Maggie tours the country as a performer, sex educator and teaching artist and was recognized by the White House when she was appointed an LGBT Leader of the Next Generation by former Vice President, Joe Biden. A two-time Point Foundation scholar, Maggie was named a “Person to Watch” in the Advocate and can also been seen on The Good Wife with Julianna Margulies and in the movie Admission with Tina Fey. Enjoyed this Episode? I'd love it if you can subscribe and share this with your friends. If you have a story that you want to share on this podcast, visit www.yukoislovelivelife.com and send me a message. Till next story, let's stay connected. xoxo Yuko --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is the blog post we talk about: https://larryalextaunton.com/2020/07/understanding-what-is-happening-in-america-a-christian-response/ Larry's website: larryalextaunton.com Audio: https://larryalextaunton.com/2020/07/understanding-what-is-happening-in-america/ Video: https://youtu.be/mmL3CalZ2-4 Larry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LarryTaunton Larry on the Eric Metaxas Show: He been on over a dozen times click HERE or You can find Eric on Youtube Larry's new book on Amazon (Not a paid link) Publishing date October 27, 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vorthos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vorthos/support

About Vantage Point Foundation: There are over 190,000 post 9/11 veterans transitioning into civilian life each year — a transition that affects almost every dimension in their lives: work, family, social, school, and community. Many veterans experience friction in this transition. VPF strives to ease that friction, and accelerate veterans’ forward progress into work, education, and […]

Media reports would have us believe that all colleges and universities will eventually eliminate all testing requirements from admissions decisions for the betterment of humanity. The test optional reality, however, only advantages certain schools and applicants. Amy and Mike invited college counselor Stacey Cunitz to clarify who benefits most from test optional policies  What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does test optional really mean? How do colleges benefit from announcing test optional admissions? In what ways do test optional policies impact equity and access What development goals tie into test optional admissions? How are many of these policy changes tied to changes in the NACAC Code of Ethics? MEET OUR GUEST Stacey Cunitz, founder and director of Blue Moon Educational Consulting, earned her BA in Literature and Creative Writing from Barnard College, Columbia University. She went on to earn an MA in Secondary English Education at New York University and a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. In 2018, she became a Certified Educational Planner. After earning her degrees, Stacey taught English at Croton-Harmon High School in NY and at The Crefeld School where she taught MK Asante, author of Buck. Stacey has been the Director of College Counseling at The Crefeld School since 2005. She is an active member of Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), and the Pennsylvania Association of College Admissions Counselors (PACAC), where she has served on various committees over the last ten years. Stacey serves as PACAC’s Chair of the Admissions Practices Committee (2017-2020) which is charged with educating colleges, counselors, and students regarding the nature of ethical standards embraced by NACAC and PACAC. In September 2019, she joined NACAC’s Admissions Practices Committee, as well. Stacey has also volunteered as an application reader for Point Foundation’s scholarships which empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. Stacey is happily married to Dan, a middle school science teacher, and they are the parents of two teenage daughters. Stacey enjoys knitting, reading, their black standard poodle, and their backyard chickens. She also enjoys visiting colleges and getting to know the unique offerings at each. To date she has visited over 200 colleges and universities, and is always adding more to the list. Find Stacey at https://bluemooned.com/. LINKS Who Benefits from Test Optional Policies? SCOIR (includes a filter to search for TO colleges) RELATED EPISODES 2020 CHANGES IN ADMISSIONS RULES THE REALITY OF GRADE INFLATION YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH: SECRETS OF COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

FIRST SEGMENT – JOHN GILE – He was the first Executive Director of Project Angel Food. He is a professional fundraiser and has raised more money for AIDS and LGBT causes than probably anyone else in the nation.He has literally raised tens of millions of dollars for charities ranging from the Center, APLA, the AIDS Monument, the Gay Mens Chorus of LA, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, the Point Foundation, Project Angel Food, Trevor, etc. What motivated him to be the rain maker for so many LGBT causes and charities across the nation? SECOND SEGMENT – AL BALLESTEROS – President of John Wesley Health Center.  Also the founder and publisher of ADELANTE Magazine for LGBT Latinos.He has served on the boards of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights commission, Being Alive, the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV/AIDS, the Ryan White Planning Council. He now runs a $90 million organization helping provide medical care to homeless, immigrant and indigent patients. An Extraordinary Life! THIRD SEGMENT – CURTIS GALLOWAY – President of Conversion Therapy Dropouts.   A support group for LGBT people who “dropped out” or “failed” conversion therapy. He will talk about the trauma these therapies inflict on LGBT people and why they should be outlawed as California did.   

On this episode of 'Shoot the Breeze with Alexandre-Marie', host Alexandre-Marie is joined by Point Foundation Scholarship recipient Vanessa Warri for a phone interview as Vanessa shed some light on Transsexuality, her upbringing and her coming into her sexuality. **Episode Starts after Podcast intro** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexandre-marie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexandre-marie/support

On this episode of the VIP Ignite podcast, your host Deneen White is excited to have the opportunity to interview Valerie Smaldone. She is a 5-time Billboard Magazine Award winner and is well known for her unprecedented success holding the #1 on-air position in the New York radio market. She has hosted, produced and created several nationally syndicated programs featuring in-depth interviews with top recording artists such as Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Elton John, and Mariah Carey, among others. Having interviewed hundreds of celebrities, performers and entrepreneurs, she is an accomplished interviewer who is always interested in procuring each individual's unique story. A well-known voice-over artist, Valerie can currently be heard narrating the program “Fatal Encounters” on Investigation Discovery Channel. She has recorded commercials for clients like Tidy Cats Kitty Litter, IBM, Verizon, Publix Supermarkets, and Minute Maid as well as television promos for Dateline on NBC, The NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, The CBS Morning Show, Lifetime, Cinemax, Oxygen and many others. She has been the “Voice of God” for numerous prestigious live events including: The Kennedy Center, The Clinton Global Initiative, The Concordia Summit, The New York Emmy Awards, The Tony Preview Concert on CBS, The Drama Desk Awards,  Broadway on Broadway in Times Square, Broadway Under the Stars in Central Park, The GLAAD Media Awards, The Point Foundation, and many more.If you are interested in learning more about how you can network with people like Valerie Smaldone, please check out our website at https://ammsociety.com/webinar-registration to register for our next live webinar!  

On this episode of the VIP Ignite podcast, your host Deneen White is excited to have the opportunity to interview Valerie Smaldone. She is a 5-time Billboard Magazine Award winner and is well known for her unprecedented success holding the #1 on-air position in the New York radio market. She has hosted, produced and created several nationally syndicated programs featuring in-depth interviews with top recording artists such as Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Elton John, and Mariah Carey, among others. Having interviewed hundreds of celebrities, performers and entrepreneurs, she is an accomplished interviewer who is always interested in procuring each individual’s unique story.  A well-known voice-over artist, Valerie can currently be heard narrating the program “Fatal Encounters” on Investigation Discovery Channel. She has recorded commercials for clients like Tidy Cats Kitty Litter, IBM, Verizon, Publix Supermarkets, and Minute Maid as well as television promos for Dateline on NBC, The NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, The CBS Morning Show, Lifetime, Cinemax, Oxygen and many others.  She has been the “Voice of God” for numerous prestigious live events including: The Kennedy Center, The Clinton Global Initiative, The Concordia Summit, The New York Emmy Awards, The Tony Preview Concert on CBS, The Drama Desk Awards,  Broadway on Broadway in Times Square, Broadway Under the Stars in Central Park, The GLAAD Media Awards, The Point Foundation, and many more. If you are interested in learning more about how you can network with people like Valerie Smaldone, please check out our website at https://ammsociety.com/webinar-registration to register for our next live webinar!    

Today, on Sidebar With John Duran!   First Segment – Alan Uphold, the former national co-chair of the HRC Board of Governors stops by Sidebar. He’s also the co-founder of equality California, developmental director for the Point Foundation and much more. He’ll also be Co-hosting all day on the show! Second Segment – Lisa Kaye joins us on Sidebar. She is someone who fought the Briggs Initiative in 1978 alongside Harvey Milk and is also the founder of OC LGBT organizations. Third Segment – Steve Roth with be here on Sidebar! He is the CEO of the ORAM Foundation. It is an international organization to help save LGBT refugees in hostile places. Fourth Segment – Trans Chorus of Los Angeles Kathryn and Abdullah join us on Sidebar. There is only one Trans chorus in the entire US. They are an amazing group in high demand with TV/ Film appearances.

At just 23 years old, award-nominated actor, producer, and television personality Kalen Allen has catapulted into the mainstream media, reaching millions of people worldwide across his social media platforms and through his content online. Discovered in 2018 by renowned talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, Kalen first made a name for himself through his hilarious “Kalen Reacts” videos, giving colorful and witty commentary on culinary concoctions online. It was one of these videos that caught the attention of Ellen, and he was invited to appear on the show. Ellen knew she had found something special in Kalen, and offered him an opportunity to collaborate and produce content for her digital platforms. Today, Kalen holds a regular guest spot on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and often takes his trademark wide-brimmed red hat and infectious personality to high-profile events, such as the Billboard Music Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards as Ellen’s correspondent. He also has his own weekly digital news series, “OMKalen,” where he gives kind commentary on hot topics and trending stories of the week. On the digital front, Kalen’s videos boast an impressive 259+ million views across all Ellen platforms and is growing by the day. His work has also earned him a plethora of award nominations, including a Model D Award nomination and win for Best Host in a Web Series or Channel. He was also a finalist in the Best Weekly Unscripted Series and Best Use of a Digital Influencer in a Web Series categories for Model D. He is currently nominated for Best YouTube Comedian at the 2019 Shorty Awards, and was recently honored with the Social Influencer Award at Better Brothers Los Angeles 2019 Truth Awards. You can check out his videos here here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdJ6lcxroo4 More here: https://www.youtube.com/kalenallen  While Kalen continues to entertain on television, he will soon make his feature film acting debut in Seth Rogan's "Untitled Pickle Comedy" for Sony Pictures. Based on the 2013 New Yorker novella “Sell-Out,” the comedy follows an immigrant worker at a pickle factory that is accidentally preserved for 100 years and wakes up in modern-day Brooklyn. The film, which also stars Maya Erskine (“Insecure”) and Sarah Snook (“Succession”), is directed by Brandon Trost ("The Disaster Artist") and will premiere in 2019. Originally from Kansas City, Kalen attended Temple University in Philadelphia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. He has a big place in his heart for charity, and actively supports The Point Foundation, which empowers aspiring LGBTQ+ individuals to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. Kalen currently resides in the Los Angeles area. You can follow him at @thekalenallen!

Monica and Mike positive spin pooping your pants! They also talk about Wicked, dogs who love cheese, you should treat yourself to a new phone, and where would you go if you traveled back in time? The charity this week is the Point Foundation. You can take the quiz here.

A Queer conversation with the lovely Matt Horowitz from CAA and Ted Farley from the Point Foundation

About this episode... Our second nugget for this month on sex workers is with LJ Woolston - an advocate, artist social worker. He works with LGBT youth - and often that means that youth who are involved in sex work, either through choice or for survival. He is also the widower of Diana Hemingway - an amazing transgender sex worker, activist, and advocate for rights. He speaks to us a little bit about his work, Diana, and how he works to honor her legacy. About LJ Woolston... Landon "LJ" Woolston, MSW, is a youth worker, an advocate, artist, a queer and trans-Miami native, and a Point Foundation alumni. Through his own personal journey navigating social justice issues, LJ dedicated himself to using his privilege to interrupt oppression, standing alongside and uplifting the narratives of those who are most marginalized in our communities. LJ has been working directly with LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness in Miami for over four years. He also develops and delivers training for service providers all throughout Miami, training on topics such as LGBTQ competency, trans competency, supporting queer and trans youth in varied spaces (hospitals, shelters, schools, camps, etc.), and harm reduction approach for serving young people engaged in commercial or survival sex work. Additionally, LJ uses one of his hobbies, photography, as a form of activism -- a means of sparking critical dialogue around body and sex positivity, gender, and race. His images of trans people and trans bodies have been published in several queer publications and The New Times, and he has had several local photography shows. LJ sees photography as a particularly powerful, radical medium for trans and queer folks to explore themselves, and to document their varied paths toward self-discovery, body-love, and self-love. In December of 2016, LJ lost the love of his life, Diana Hemingway, a prominent queer and trans activist, sex worker, and sex worker rights advocate, when she died by suicide. Diana suffered from mental illness, experienced homelessness several times in her life, and was also discarded by multiple families on her journey toward being her most authentic self. Although an artist in several traditional mediums (photography, sculpture, jewelry making, writing), Diana considered sensuality to be her greatest art. Her hope was to channel a lifetime of triumph and suffering into her work, emotionally connecting the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, disability, feminism, and sex work, to advance understanding and empathy of the multiple forms of oppression that she and others faced. LJ seeks to honor Diana through his work in youth homelessness, as well as in his volunteerism and activism. He is most committed to affirming and empowering queer youth. By equipping young people with community support, resources, and self-advocacy tools, LJ hopes to see the eventual elimination of the many barriers that prevent queer young people from living long, whole, authentic lives. Reaching LJ: Email: landonwoolston@gmail.com Sex Workers Outreach Project USA: http://www.new.swopusa.org/ Diana...

Russ Finkelstein is a managing partner at Clearly Next and was on the founding team of Idealist.org where he led the team focused on revenue-generating activities. Russ serves or has served in advisory roles for the Point Foundation, the Moss Family Foundation, the Schusterman Foundation, City Hall Fellows, Equalize Youth, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, Selah, Equalize Youth, New Organizing Institute, the Lookout DC and countless others. Most recently he has joined the evaluation committee for the Unfunded List and stopped by the booth to drink some fancy gourmet soda out of a wine glass with Dave Moss (who was drinking wine). Listen to their unscripted chat about the unfunded.

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch have guest, Point Foundation Scholar, Kerri Cecil. This week Eva and Kathy discuss going to Ralph Pucci International Fine Art Gallery to see http://www.marjoriesalvaterra.com/ - with Joy Nash. Nordstrom having size inclusive mannequins in two new stores. Deaf West opening of "Our Town" - meeting Camryn Manheim They are writing for Books for Better Living, please share your doctor stories with us. They interview with Kerri Cecil, The Point Foundation, Gala on October 7, 2017 Happy 15th Birthday to Eva's nephew Ben His Abs and My Curves on LoveU Magazine

In this week's episode, we welcome Point Foundation program manager Jonathan Rosales and student scholar Bryce Celotto to the show to discuss applying to college as a LGBTQ student. In Office Hours, we'll be answering listener questions regarding college finance.

In this week's episode, we welcome Point Foundation program manager Jonathan Rosales and student scholar Bryce Celotto to the show to discuss applying to college as a LGBTQ student. In Office Hours, we'll be answering listener questions regarding college finance.

Missions Conference 2017 - Fixed-Point Foundation seeks to defend and proclaim the Gospel and equips others to do the same.

Hear what happened at the recent London mayoral elections hustings, Susan Cohen from Six Point Foundation explains why the organisation is closing, Liz Selby tells us about the 'Moses, Mods and Mr Fish' exhibition, Peter Hedderly talks about an event to mark 77th anniversary of the Kindertransport and on the Schmooze we discuss issues we'd want the next London mayor to tackle.

Episode 6 - Features Interviews with Jorge Valencia, Executive Director and CEO of the Point Foundation and Point Scholar Joelle Ruby Ryan who is finishing her PhD at Bowling Green State University in Ohio & my Commentary is titled, "Leave The World A Better Place Than You Found It"