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Inspired by the Policy Circle brief on Women and Economic Freedom, this episode navigates through economic models in the intelligence revolution era and explores various dimensions of economic freedom.  Using examples from global cities and historical contexts, the discussion touches on gender mandates, property rights, and addressing poverty, highlighting research from the Fraser Institute, Bridwell Institute, and insights from "She Rises Up," a film about women entrepreneurs.  Sylvie and Melinda reflect on systemic challenges and opportunities, offering insights into the roles and responsibilities that individuals and communities can assume to foster a more inclusive economic environment. Resources mentioned:  The Policy Circle Brief on Women and Economic Freedom: thepolicycircle.org  Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of the World Index  She Rises Up Film Website: sherisesupfilm.com  Women Impacting Public Policy  SMU Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom 

Americans have a responsibility to be civically engaged in their communities and when it comes to solving social challenges, faith-based communities have the best track record, according to Stacy Blakeley, the CEO of The Policy Circle.  During a study examining the foster care and refugee crises today, The Policy Circle, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging civic engagement, discovered that “faith-based groups [be they Christian, Jewish, or other] had a remarkable ability to solve for the social challenges in our communities,” Blakeley tells "The Daily Signal Podcast."  This begs the question, according to Blakeley, why are faith communities “so much more effective, for instance, than a government program?” That question led The Policy Circle to launch the Faith and Civic Life Initiative to explore the role religious organizations can, and should, play in addressing some of America's greatest challenges.  The new initiatives kicks off Monday with an event at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.  Blakele joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to share the unique mission and history of The Policy Circle and how Americans across the country can take part in the Faith and Civic Life Initiative.

Americans have a responsibility to be civically engaged in their communities and when it comes to solving social challenges, faith-based communities have the best track record, according to Stacy Blakeley, the CEO of The Policy Circle. During a study examining the foster care and refugee crises today, The Policy Circle, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging […]

Join me for Episode 113 of the Let People Prosper Show with Stacy Blakeley, CEO of The Policy Circle, as we discuss her policy work to advance women in their careers with more economic freedom, which also advances men's careers. Subscribe, share, and rate the Let People Prosper Show, and visit vanceginn.com for more insights.

In this episode, host Sylvie Légère and Melinda Oakes, discuss the national debt using The Policy Circle's brief to examine the current state of the U.S. federal debt, the effects of ongoing deficit spending, and potential reforms. The conversation underscores the importance of financial literacy and the role of informed citizens in holding representatives accountable. Tune in for insights on the national debt and how you can contribute to change. Interested in learning more? Check out these three helpful websites: Truth in Accounting shows the budget of every state Open The Books has reports on government spending The U.S. Treasury shows our debt to the penny 

In this episode, host Sylvie Légère and Melinda Oakes, discuss the national debt using The Policy Circle's brief to  examine the current state of the U.S. federal debt, the effects of ongoing deficit spending, and potential reforms. The conversation underscores the importance of financial literacy and the role of informed citizens in holding representatives accountable. Tune in for insights on the national debt and how you can contribute to change. Interested in learning more? Check out these three helpful websites:   Truth in Accounting shows the budget of every state  Open The  Books has reports on government spending   The U.S. Treasury shows our debt to the penny

Stacy Blakeley is the CEO of The Policy Circle, a national organization that informs, equips, and connects women to be more impactful citizens. Founded in 2015 on the belief that the free market is the best means to unleash human potential, the organization has grown to include 15,000 members in all lower 48 states. The Policy Circle has built a proven model to boost civic literacy and equips its members to lead at the local, state, and national levels through solutions-oriented programming and approachable training. Stacy is a noted public speaker who engages audiences in constructive dialogue and inspires citizens to take action in their communities as positive change-makers. Throughout Stacy's appearance on Next Steps Forward, she will discuss The Policy Circle's advice to women to “be more curious and less furious” and it's work to help women do just that, as well as why civil discourse and civic engagement is so crucial in today's society, why The Policy Circle focuses its efforts on getting women involved in public policy and debate due to wealth transfer, women out-voting men and women only holding one-third of elected positions; and the two gaps in politics and policy that the organization is concerned about, which includes the confidence gap and the competence gap. For those audience members who are looking to become leaders in their communities and develop skills and qualities needed to do so, this is a conversation that you won't want to miss!

Episode Summary:  Sylvie Légère hosts a discussion on the pillars of a good life, specifically focusing on financial readiness, technology literacy, and community engagement in the context of aging. The guests share their perspectives and experiences on these topics, highlighting the importance of financial education, the challenges of navigating technology as one ages, and the role of community and government in supporting the elderly population. They also discuss the prevalence of scams and fraud targeting older adults and the need for better support and resources in dealing with these issues.  About The Guests: Sylvie Légère: A civically engaged entrepreneur, co-founder of the Posse Circle, and a mom.  Derek Kreifels: CEO of the State Financial Officers Organization, representing state treasurers and auditors across the country.  Ferona Lee: CEO of Near Technology, a company that provides tech support and education for older adults.  Sheila Brown: A senior executive at Medtronic with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry.  Key Takeaways: 1. Financial education is crucial for individuals of all ages to ensure financial readiness and stability throughout their lives.  2. Technology literacy is essential for older adults to stay connected, access services, and protect themselves from scams and fraud.  3. Community engagement and support are vital for the well-being and quality of life of aging individuals.  4. Scams and fraud targeting older adults are prevalent and often result in significant financial losses.  Great Quotes from The Episode: "Women live longer and are inheriting the largest transference of wealth in American history." - Derek Kreifels  "When someone retires, they often lack practice with technology, which can lead to challenges in various aspects of their lives." - Ferona Lee  "Having an advocate is crucial when navigating the complexities of aging and accessing support services." - Sheila Brown  Helpful Resources: Resources from the Policy Circle: https://www.thepolicycircle.org/brief/aging-in-the-21st-century/ https://www.thepolicycircle.org/brief/financial-literacy/ Resources from Derek Kreifels: ourmoneyourvalues.com 1792exchange.com https://swsmmagazine.com/ Resources from Ferrona Lee: feelnear.com  

In today's episode, we're talking about the state of crypto regulation across the pond. Is it as bad over there as it is here in the United States?  There is a landmark crypto bill over in the EU called MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) and its worth paying attention to! We brought on some EU regulation experts, Rebecca Rettig, Chief Policy Officer @ Polygon Labs, Seth Hertlein, VP, Global Head of Policy @ Ledger, and Patrick Hansen Director of EU Strategy and Policy @ Circle. ------  MetaMask Learn  https://bankless.cc/metamaskshow  ------  JOIN BANKLESS PREMIUM:  https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/subscribe  ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:  KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE https://bankless.cc/kraken  UNISWAP | ON-CHAIN MARKETPLACE https://bankless.cc/uniswap  ️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum   EARNIFI | CLAIM YOUR UNCLAIMED AIRDROPS https://bankless.cc/earnifi   ------ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:45 Pond Temperature  9:30 U.S. vs. the EU Regulation 13:30 Is MiCA Passed? 15:50 Should the U.S. Be Jealous? 18:30 MiCA Grading  20:55 DCCA Grading 22:22 MiCA Stablecoins  29:35 EU Restrictions  37:36 MiCA Self-Custody 44:22 Fear Ideology  46:40 U.S. vs. EU Regulation & Innovation 51:40 Closing Thoughts  58:50 Disclaimers ------ Resources: Seth Hertlein https://twitter.com/SethHertlein  Patrick Hansen https://twitter.com/paddi_hansen  Rebecca Rettig https://twitter.com/RebeccaRettig1  ----- Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research. Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures 

In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana is joined by the gifted speaker, author, and co-founder of The Policy Circle, Sylvie Legere. Sylvie tells about her book, Trust Your Voice. Diana and Sylvie discuss portions of the book, such as the confidence gap, the beginner's mind, and the wild goose. Sylvie also shares information about The Policy Circle and how they empower women to learn and become informed civic leaders. Listen and join in the circle of letting your voice be heard. You can contact Sylvie Legere at: https://www.thepolicycircle.org/ Listen to Sylvie's podcast at: https://sylvielegere.com/podcast-episodes Get Sylvie's book, Trust Your Voice at: https://sylvielegere.com/trustyourvoice Trust Your Voice Book — Sylvie Legere - Author, Investor, and Social Entrepreneur Sylvie's new book, Trust Your Voice: A Roadmap to Focus and Influence provides seven essential principles that will equip women to lead constructive dialogue, build a dynamic network, and use their voices to influence change. Add this practical guide to your personal library, your next book club me Sylvielegere.com The Policy Circle The Policy Circle - Informed & Involved Women: Start the conversation www.thepolicycircle.org   Connect with Diana: integratedpurposemanagement.com Like us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Quick Episode Summary: Get to know Sylvie Legere How Sylvie is helping people find their voice You are capable of so much more than you think Confidence is gained through small wins Why the beginner's mindset is so powerful The real power of listening  The keys to embracing life      

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Kristin Jackson, Co-Founder of Freespoke.com, a new search engine platform, to prepare you to go to the next voting booth and how to follow the election results. In this conversation, Sylvie and Kristin discuss: What is Freespoke – what does it offer that's different Challenges in getting ready to go to the voting booth How can Freespoke help you prepare for the elections Helping others to figure out how to vote If you want to be prepared and know what your ballot is going to say, you can look up your candidates on Freespoke. Check out Freespoke and download the app, and you can see the elections portal there. Download the app from the app store and start using Freespoke – we need your feedback to improve it! Follow The Policy Circle on social and share Policy Circle briefs that you can use to host conversations and look for The Policy Circle's Active Voter Guide. We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple podcasts. Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to subscribe to the Trust Your Voice podcast on your favorite podcast player.

SHOW NOTES Episode 215: “Three ways to build influence needed to THRIVE” THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: This week's topic was inspired by a thought-provoking conference I attended last week that was hosted by The Policy Circle. The theme of the conference was building thriving communities. As I reflected on the topic, I thought about how clearly […] The post Three ways to build influence needed to THRIVE! Episode 215 appeared first on She Said / She Said.

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Kim Borchers, who spearheads the Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap program (CLER) at The Policy Circle and is the President and owner of Bird Dog Recruitment and Consulting, and Denisha Merriweather, founder of Black Minds Matter and the director of Public Relations at the American Federation for Children, to know your truths, and to show up and speak up for what you believe. That may our discussion will spark you to build a network in your community In this conversation, Sylvie with Kim, and Denisha discuss: Effective advocacy and community engagement Choosing and access to quality education Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap program (CLER) and its importance Gender differences in approaching advocacy We invite our women listeners to consider participating in The Policy Circle CLER program by visiting thepolicycircle.org/cler. It is a virtual program for women from all over the country. There are two cohorts starting this coming September, check them out! To learn more about Kim visit her website, Bird Dog Recruitment. And check out https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/ to follow and support Denisha's efforts. We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple podcasts. Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to subscribe to the Trust Your Voice podcast on your favorite podcast player.

On this episode of Take Back Our Schools, Beth and Andrew speak with parent advocate Kim Borchers. Kim is the President and owner of Bird Dog Recruitment and Consulting LLC, was formerly with the Foundation for Government Accountability, and has spent 20+ years in the grassroots movement. Along the way she also served in politics, serving as a Deputy Chief of Staff for a Midwest governor, is the current RNC National Committeewoman for Kansas and currently advises and directs the Policy Circle's Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER) program. Kim is also part of the Independent Women's Forum.   Kim speaks about her first experiences as a parent activist when she was a young mom fighting pornography in her local public library. We talk about Kim's passion for preparing women to effectively engage in their own local communities, and how the landscape of the parent activist has changed. Kim also shares her advice for how to get other women to join the fight for their children's educations and speaks about the work the Policy Circle is doing training women to be community activists and school board candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trusting your voice requires expanding your knowledge and your perspective, sometimes on complicated topics. In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down to review a brief and topic covered by The Policy Circle, refugee crisis. Sylvie walks through this topic that can feel rather difficult to navigate and understand, by giving listeners insight into: Sylvie's “Lens of Care” and personal lens at looking at the refugee crisis International Laws and Definitions around refugees - United Nations Refugee Convention (1951) Definition of Asylum Seekers Role of US Federal Government Role of Congress - judiciary committees Executive Branch & United States Refugee Admissions Program Refugee Act of 1980 established formal refugee and asylum programs in the U.S., and brought U.S. law into greater alignment with the UN Refugee Convention. Difference between Refugee and Asylum Seekers Special Immigrant Visas (interpreters) - and Humanitarian Parole “allows an individual to be in the United States for a temporary period for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.” Process for specific individuals who have met humanitarian priorities - Refugees (P1), Asylum Seekers have 2 paths - Affirmative Asylum Processing with USCIS or Defensive Asylum Processing with EOIR Management and funding of refugee-related programs and services comes from the federal government, implementation is the responsibility of states and localities PRIVATE SECTOR - Federal, state, and local governments rely on non-governmental partners to provide resettlement assistance and services to arriving refugees. See Office of Refugee Resettlement. Challenges & Areas for Reform - Backlog of Asylum Cases Impact on communities Ways to Get Involved/What You Can Do To learn more on this topic, The Policy Circle recently published a brief on Responding to the Refugee Crisis – you can find it on thepolicycircle.org We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple podcasts. Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to subscribe to the Trust Your Voice podcast on your favorite podcast player.

Sylvie Légère (BCom '91) is a social entrepreneur, impact investor, philanthropist, and author of Trust Your Voice: A Roadmap to Focus and Influence. Her passion for women's empowerment inspired her co-founding of The Policy Circle, a non-profit organization committed to public policy dialogue that has grown into a community of over 13,500 members across 44 states in the US. Sylvie discusses creative ways to foster community engagement and as part of the Ricketts family her inspiring community work with the Chicago Cubs. Special spotlight question to Sylvie from Meg Beretta (BScSoc '17), director of digital strategy for the Nova Scotia Digital Service.(In English only with English and French transcript available).Transcripts of this episode are available in English and French.Guest: Sylvie Légère (BCom '91), Sylvie Légère website Spotlight Question: Meg Beretta (BScSoc '17)Host: Gwen Madiba, MA '12; BSocSc '08Theme Music: Idris Lawal, BCom '15Production: University of Ottawa's Alumni Relations teamProducer: Rhea Laube,  MA '12Sound Engineer: Richard VilleneuveRecording Assistance: Pop-Up PodcastingPlease send your questions and comments to alumni@uottawa.ca. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Beth Feeley to talk about building a network and finding your focus by stepping out of your comfort zone and making an effort to stay informed. In this conversation, Sylvie and Beth get into and discuss: The launching of The Policy Circle Building a network that started with The Policy Circle discussion and briefs Finding your focus Goals, structure and lessons learned in launching the New Trier Neighbors Connect and listen to Beth Feeley through her podcast: Take Back our Schools with Andrew Guttman and Beth Feeley We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to subscribe to the Trust Your Voice podcast on your favorite podcast player.

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Dr. Kim Kagan, to talk about the language of war. In this conversation, Sylvie and Dr. Kagan get into and discuss: The mission of the Institute for the Study of War and why it is established. Where is Dr. Kagan's confidence rooted and how did she build and nourish the ecosystem of relationships that enable her to do the work. The three keys to understanding the Language of War What is the role of the United States in conflicts? How will future conflict end? As everyday citizens, what can we do to help in ending war? Here are some useful links about the recent Ukraine-Russia Crisis and on which Dr. Kim Kagan participated at the end of the Policy Circle program on Disinformation on the Ukraine-Russia War. https://www.thepolicycircle.org/minibrief/russia-ukraine-crisis/ https://www.thepolicycircle.org/war-of-words-the-ukraine-russia-war/?is_blog=1 Other useful references: https://spiritofamerica.org/ https://kse.ua/support/donation https://finance.yahoo.com/news/join-kyiv-school-economics-direct-220500705.html We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to subscribe to the Trust Your Voice podcast on your favorite podcast player

Program host Chris Meek is pleased to sit down with Sylvie Légère Ricketts on this week's episode of Next Steps Forward to discuss the philanthropist's passion for leveraging technology to provide solutions to unite and inspire individuals and for advancing future generations of changemakers, particularly those that are female. A staunch believer in the power of public policy's impact on daily life, Sylvie is the co-founder and chairman of The Policy Circle, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization which seeks to inform, inspire and develop women into thoughtful civic leaders. Not only will she discuss how the organization works to drive fact-based conversation, promote personal responsibility and increase civic engagement but she will also highlight another area that is of particular interest to her: how technology can transform the lives of others. Sylvie has seen firsthand the power of utilizing technology as means to communicate and educate others and will speak to the importance of encouraging teachers to push students into STEM programs from an early age. Continuously curious about the ways in which technology can enhance our lives, Sylvie will influence the audience to exercise their own curiosity and to open their eyes further to how much better life is made by technology.

Program host Chris Meek is pleased to sit down with Sylvie Légère Ricketts on this week's episode of Next Steps Forward to discuss the philanthropist's passion for leveraging technology to provide solutions to unite and inspire individuals and for advancing future generations of changemakers, particularly those that are female. A staunch believer in the power of public policy's impact on daily life, Sylvie is the co-founder and chairman of The Policy Circle, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization which seeks to inform, inspire and develop women into thoughtful civic leaders. Not only will she discuss how the organization works to drive fact-based conversation, promote personal responsibility and increase civic engagement but she will also highlight another area that is of particular interest to her: how technology can transform the lives of others. Sylvie has seen firsthand the power of utilizing technology as means to communicate and educate others and will speak to the importance of encouraging teachers to push students into STEM programs from an early age. Continuously curious about the ways in which technology can enhance our lives, Sylvie will influence the audience to exercise their own curiosity and to open their eyes further to how much better life is made by technology.

Trusting your voice requires expanding your knowledge and your perspective, sometimes on complicated topics. In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down to review a brief and topic covered by The Policy Circle, antitrust laws. Sylvie walks through this topic that can feel rather difficult to navigate and understand, by giving listeners insight into: What are antitrust laws History on antitrust laws How these laws are enforced The role of government How these laws affect the private sector How these laws affect big tech companies The issue of privacy The topic of market concentration Free speech What you can do in regards to antitrust laws To learn more on this topic, The Policy Circle published a brief on AntiTrust - you can find it by visiting thepolicycircle.org. Enjoy the episode and tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast player.

In this episode of Policy and Pound Cake, The Bass Sisters are joined by Jennifer Strahan, a candidate for Georgia Congressional District 14. Strahan leads a field of Republicans who are challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene again made headlines last week when she appeared at a White Nationalists conference. Strahan and others say that Greene's attitude does not represent the voice of GA-14.Clips from the White Nationalist event attended by Taylor Greene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dVqpm8_SM0&t=26sAlso, in this episode:Get your copy of Prayer and Pound Cake - PrayerAndPoundCake.comJoin us for Policy Circle on Saturday. We will be talking about the Creative Economy - Email media@basspublicaffairs.com for details. This is a free in-person event in Northern Maryland.

In the twelfth episode of our Giving Ventures podcast, titled “Engaging Conservative Women,” host and DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett talks with three nonprofit leaders giving voice to the issues of particular interest to women, including parental leave, workplace flexibility and women in sports, to name a few. His guests include Carrie Lukas, president of Independent Women's Forum; Stacy Blakeley, executive director of The Policy Circle; and Karin Lips, president of the Network for Enlightened Women.

Program host Chris Meek is pleased to sit down with Sylvie Légère Ricketts on this week's episode of Next Steps Forward to discuss the philanthropist's passion for leveraging technology to provide solutions to unite and inspire individuals and for advancing future generations of changemakers, particularly those that are female. A staunch believer in the power of public policy's impact on daily life, Sylvie is the co-founder and chairman of The Policy Circle, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization which seeks to inform, inspire and develop women into thoughtful civic leaders. Not only will she discuss how the organization works to drive fact-based conversation, promote personal responsibility and increase civic engagement but she will also highlight another area that is of particular interest to her: how technology can transform the lives of others. Sylvie has seen firsthand the power of utilizing technology as means to communicate and educate others and will speak to the importance of encouraging teachers to push students into STEM programs from an early age. Continuously curious about the ways in which technology can enhance our lives, Sylvie will influence the audience to exercise their own curiosity and to open their eyes further to how much better life is made by technology.

Program host Chris Meek is pleased to sit down with Sylvie Légère Ricketts on this week's episode of Next Steps Forward to discuss the philanthropist's passion for leveraging technology to provide solutions to unite and inspire individuals and for advancing future generations of changemakers, particularly those that are female. A staunch believer in the power of public policy's impact on daily life, Sylvie is the co-founder and chairman of The Policy Circle, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization which seeks to inform, inspire and develop women into thoughtful civic leaders. Not only will she discuss how the organization works to drive fact-based conversation, promote personal responsibility and increase civic engagement but she will also highlight another area that is of particular interest to her: how technology can transform the lives of others. Sylvie has seen firsthand the power of utilizing technology as means to communicate and educate others and will speak to the importance of encouraging teachers to push students into STEM programs from an early age. Continuously curious about the ways in which technology can enhance our lives, Sylvie will influence the audience to exercise their own curiosity and to open their eyes further to how much better life is made by technology.

Nicole Cline is Director of External Relations and Expansion at The Policy Circle. She works to promote The Policy Circle among various constituencies through outreach activities and plays a leading role in the organization's recruitment and growth efforts nationally and internationally. In leading The Policy Circle's membership initiatives, Nicole is also responsible for policy engagement strategies and leadership development among its members. Prior to joining The Policy Circle, Nicole was Public Affairs Manager at the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, where she worked with Connecticut's leading companies to influence the legislative process. Nicole is also an accomplished food publisher. Her food photography and recipes have been featured on the websites of Time, Inc., Country Living, Women's Day, The Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. Her recipes and photos can be found at https://www.seasonlycreations.com/ Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That's why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges. 1:00 Getting to Know Nicole Cline 4:14 Case Study 10:44 Why Financial Literacy Matters 15:29 Defining Financial Literacy 27:14 Financial Literacy by the Numbers 32:59 The Role of the Federal Government 35:59 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 38:59 State Level 42:00 Role of the Private Sector 46:15 Measuring Financial Literacy 52:30 Teaching Financial Literacy 54:00 Destigmatizing Talking About Finances 57:45 Confidence and Personal Responsibility 1:01:00 Breaking Cycles 1:05:45 The U.S. Military & Veterans 1:13:30 How You Can Get Involved Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

Angela Braly served as president and chief executive officer of WellPoint (now Anthem). She comes on the 'Leaders and Legends' podcast to discuss her career, growing up in Texas, and the importance of female executives in the corporate and non-profit world. Our co-host for the podcast is Danielle Shockey, CEO, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.Sponsors• Veteran Strategies• Girl Scouts of Central Indiana• MacAllister Machinery• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station• Garmong Construction• Bose McKinney & Evans LLP• Bose Public Affairs Group LLCAbout Veteran Strategies‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.

During this month, we covered so many important topics surrounding Freedom. But what they all came back to USING YOUR VOICE to be the change you want to see in the world. And one of the best examples of that is VOTING. Voting is an opportunity to make meaningful change - an opportunity that we're so lucky to have here in America. So how are you going to use that opportunity to make an impact? Making an impact can come in so many forms… Whether it be voting, lobbying, running for office, volunteering, or just standing up for what you believe in. But what alllll those things have in common is key: Policy. The Policy Circle is a nonprofit organization that helps you take ownership of what you want to change so that you can make a real impact. And during our freedom event SheVotes, we hosted a Policy Circle of our own… So follow along with us as we dive into the topic of VOTING. The election is only 34 DAYS AWAY… so how are you going to use those days? EPISODE RESOURCES: ☑️ Make sure you're registered to vote HERE.

As Thomas Jefferson remarked to James Madison, “Educate and inform the whole mass of the people…They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” Yet the U.S. Constitution does not address education directly, and there is much disagreement around how we, as a nation, should ensure both the quality and equality of our education system. The Policy Circle brief up for discussion this week is Education K-12, and Sylvie and Beth tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our education system. Do we need a Federal Department of Education, or should the question of how best to educate children be left entirely to the states? How should educational funding be spent, and how can we ensure equity in the distribution of that funding? Why do our national test scores rank so far behind other countries? How can we, as individual citizens, help fix these and other problems in our educational system? We hope you'll read along, and start a discussion of your own. Beth Feeley is a freelance writer, editor, and communications strategist in Wilmette, Illinois, working mainly for nonprofit organizations. She served as launch director for 1776 Unites at the Woodson Center. She is also the co-leader, along with Sylvie Legere, of the Rose Friedman Society Policy Circle. Her work has been published in National Review Online and The Federalist. Beth also runs a local civic organization, New Trier Neighbors, which promotes common sense policies in local government. Beth lives in the north suburbs of Chicago with her husband and three children. She is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio (B.A.) and Northwestern University (M.S.). https://1776unites.com/contributors/beth-feeley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-feeley-132a8a61/ 5:50 Historical overview of education in America 16:31 Educational spending vs. results 23:00 Funding gaps across schools 26:10 U.S. student performance as compared with other countries 30:30 Teaching quality matters: teacher performance & pay 40:10 The real story behind declining teacher pay 44:00 Protecting the gains from early childhood education 48:30 Rural education - getting our national priorities online 49:30 Lifting the stigma on Technical Education 53:00 Combating summer loss & rethinking the school calendar 55:10 Who's in charge of U.S. education? 1:00:30 How can we help? Principles of reform & what you can do to make a difference. Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

After Sylvie personally encountered the unique challenges women face in public policy, she co-founded The Policy Circle to provide women with opportunities to gain confidence in public policy dialogue. She has more than 20 years of experience working in technology, process and change management, and she is the co-owner of a bicycle shop outside Chicago.

Sylvie Légère is the co-founder and President of The Policy Circle (http://www.thepolicycircle.org), a national grassroots network with a mission to educate, inspire and develop community leaders. Equipped with facts, policy circle women get involved in the governance of their communities, and assert their voices into dialogs on the impact of public policy on creativity and entrepreneurship. Sylvie spent her career in technology program management, including infrastructure and learning technologies, at firms such as Accenture, TD Ameritrade, and JP Morgan Chase. She was the co-owner of a bicycle shop, and is also an investor in start-ups committed to connecting people from vulnerable communities to jobs. Sylvie earned an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and a Master’s in Computer Science with a specialization in the Learning Sciences from Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois. 5:00 Sylvie’s childhood; father was a politician 11:55 First job at Accenture 15:35 Problem solving 18:04 STEM and going into computer science 21:49 “Raise your gaze” - [Elise Stefanik] 23:37 Gary worked in a factory during winters 27:11 Knowing your industry 28:21 7 habits of highly effective people 34:50 The Policy Circle starting Fact-based articles so you can engage in a discussion Gives you the tools to affect your community Technology widens the gap 48:13 Policy Library: over 300 circles; busy women 52:56 Finding the middle ground 55:30 The goal of The Policy Circle: eliminate conflict and focus on facts 1:01:20 Mentors / DiSC is most valuable tool 1:05:48 3500 members 1:11:11 Talked to JCN 1:15:28 Could you do this in any other country? 1:17:31 Quinton’s true takeaways Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO: Visit the DDCEO BLOG: http://ditchdiggerceo.com/ Like DDCEO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO Follow DDCEO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO Follow DDCEO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh03Px5ez_xe_oE_iJMMNIg/featured?view_as=subscriber

This is 30 minutes of pure next level gems! After listening to co-fonder of the Policy Circle and philanthropist, Sylvie Légère, you can probably start a business or do some serious creative problem solving at your place of employment. We discuss using civil discourse to get your voice heard, personal missions, the importance of networking and implementing growth goals! Listen, be Inspired and tell us what you think!

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Two days before Americans turned the clocks ahead for Daylight Savings Time, senior behavioral and social scientist, Wendy Troxel of the RAND Corporation, joined Policy Circle and RANDNext members on a conference call about the effects of sleep loss.

On May 24, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented “Rising Costs of Health Care” as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Arthur Kellermann, vice president and director of RAND Health.

On April 19, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "Managing the Unexpected" as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Admiral Thad Allen, now a senior fellow at RAND.