Podcasts about project humanity

Project Humanity started as a theatre company, and grew into an organization with a larger community purpose. Priscilla Williams and Melissa Bleecker met through the Project Humanity 1:1 program, which pairs professional working artists with youth on the margins. Together they have explored and expanded their metalwork practice and look forward to bright shiny futures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The Jar team drove towards Jackson, Mississippi to meet their next guest, Pertis Williams, they received a text message from him informing them of a new location near his home called The Grind. Pertis's friend, Terence, had transformed an old Sonic burger drive-up into a community center where people could come together and talk about their issues, enjoy art, relax, and even record podcasts. But what caught their attention even more than this was the delicious aroma of barbecue wafting from the parking lot.Pertis, being a true Mississippi native, had woken up extremely early that morning to smoke some ribs and chicken corn. He welcomed The Jar team with open arms and offered them some of his mouthwatering barbecue. Even though it was only 10 AM, they couldn't resist the tempting aroma of the meat and decided to snack on some before sitting down for The Jar interview.Pertis talked about his childhood growing up in Brookhaven, Mississippi, surrounded by nature and spending his days playing in the woods, collecting things, and running around from sunrise to sunset. He had a natural curiosity, and he often referred to himself as a borrower, which he explained to The Jar team with a chuckle.Family played a crucial role in Pertis's life. His father owned the funeral home in town and had recently been elected into politics, becoming the first black man to hold some of these positions. However, when Pertis was quite young, his father was killed in their home during a dispute while playing cards. This tragedy left a profound impact on Pertis and his family, but he was lucky to have a fantastic stepfather and a beautiful mother who was always there for him.Recently, Pertis had gone through a difficult divorce, and he had moved back in with his mother. This experience allowed him to get closer to her, and they had formed a stronger bond than ever before. Pertis had also started a new project called Project Humanity, where he was trying to bring people together and unite opposites. He was the host of the "Audit" podcast, ran the "Uniting America" Facebook page, and firmly believed that we all had a responsibility to help others.The Jar team was grateful to Pertis and his friend Terence for the fantastic hospitality and mouthwatering barbecue. They hope to see them again soon and discover more of Pertis's inspiring story. For more of The Jar, visit:Website: https://www.thejar.live/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTqB1dhDvl0Oh505ysdxTgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thejarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejar_podcast/Disclaimer: The views stated in this episode are our guest's opinions and do not represent the views, beliefs or opinions of The Jar Podcast. Our goal is to provide a platform for everyone no matter what they believe, and we would like to continue to do that while making it clear our guests are not a representation of The Jar Podcast. 

Gerd Leonhard is a keynote speaker, futurist & humanist, film maker, musician, and renowned author. He is the CEO of The Futures Agency. As one of the leading futurists worldwide, Gerd has presented at over 1500 leading conferences and events over the past 20 years in the field of digital ethics (the ethics of technology). He has an affluent experience of working extensively with the likes of Microsoft, NBC, Visa, Google, the European Commission, L'Oréal, Audi and IBM, just to name a few.Gerd Leonhard Interview Questions1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. I must say your film “The Good Future” is really inspiring and it makes us think a lot about the future. The natural scenes that you captured look amazing. Could you share with us your motivation behind this project?4. When we talk about the future we not only mean our own future but also for our children as well. That's when it comes to climate change, global warming, the transition to clean energy, sustainability development in general. In your opinion, what are the easiest things that we can do to contribute to a sustainable future?5. The Good Future Project is all about creating and spreading a new, positive narrative about the future and you said that we are seriously short of the will, the purpose, and the wisdom. So what is the message that you want to deliver to international companies and audiences in the world to create a correct mindset for all?6. How many members are there in the community of TGFP at the moment? What is your plan to develop this community in the future to help spread the message of a good future for all?7. What are your opinions on the connection between Technology and Humanity, i.e. digital ethics, technology regulation, the future of AI/AGI, human genome editing, longevity, transhumanism, the future of work and jobs, etc8. We all know that with the development of technology, especially AI (like the invention of Sophia the Robot), many people think that this is a threat to humanity in some ways, but everything has its pros and cons. Could you share with us your thoughts on this?9. The invention of robots and intelligent softwares somehow seem to be a threat for the future of work, I mean it can take the jobs of many people and even with higher efficiency. What is your advice for the next generations to develop themselves and adapt with the future of technology in a balanced way?  10. How much control should humans have over digital society? Do you think that we will be way too much into the online world that we may forget about the reality sometimes?11. How do you see the future of technology, especially web3 and virtual reality in the next 5-10 years?About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

NOTE: Our main Twitter account for Patrick Henningsen @21WIRE has been permanently deplatformed by Twitter's censorship department – so please follow and promote our official media account instead, @21stCenturyWire. This week the SUNDAY WIRE broadcasts LIVE on ACR, with host Patrick Henningsen on location in Devon countryside in southwest England, as Patrick down shifts with special guest Jason Liosatos from Project Humanity, for a unique fireside (actual campfire) chat to discuss the state of the world, and humanity's great awakening. Later, we'll listen to Patrick's live presentation, “The Return of Geopolitics” at The Freedom Alliance Conference this weekend. All this and much more. Featured Music by Walk-On Army & Permanent Wave SHOP CLIVE DE CARLE'S NATURAL HEALTH STORE HERE: https://21w.co/shop-clive JAW DROPPING DEALS ON FAST, EASY-TO-USE VPN: https://21w.co/surfshark JOIN OUR TELEGRAM CHANNEL HERE: https://t.me/My21wire   SUPPORT OUR MEDIA PLATFORM HERE: https://21w.co/support  SUBSCRIBE & BECOME A MEMBER @21WIRE.TV: https://21wire.tv The Sunday Wire with Patrick Henningsen broadcasts LIVE on Alternate Current Radio SUNDAY 5pm-8pm UK Time, 12pm-3pm EST (US), 9am-12pm PST (US) at: http://alternatecurrentradio.com  http://thesundaywire.com

In this special episode of Queer(y)ing Museums, Tanya and Desirée chat with Andrew Kushnir (he/him) - a gay, Ukrainian Canadian playwright, actor, educator and activist living in Toronto/Tkaronto.  Throughout this conversation, we weave through a variety of topics including, what is the "war within a war" happening in Ukraine right now for LGBTQIA+ community and how is the LGBTQIA+ movement intertwined in Ukraine's fight for sovereignty? Further, how can the museum, cultural and heritage sector support Ukraine and the LGBTQIA+ community at this critical time?   0:00- Intro/background to collective heritage loss in Ukraine 3:15- What is gay heritage, how can heritage be a verb and how does history live in our bodies? (The Gay Heritage Project, This is Something Else, Project Humanity) 9:00- 15:53 - The arts and crisis 16:02- 21:50 - Current war in Ukraine and how the LGBTQIA+ community is affected  21:53- We Support LGBTQ Ukraine Fund and the Chevron initiative 30:00- What is the role of the museum, cultural and heritage sector?  43:44- What is your vision for queer or trans futures?    To donate to the We Support LGBTQ Ukraine Fund, visit: https://veritascharityservices.com/campaigns/we-support-lgbtq-ukraine-fund/   

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Andrew Kushnir. Andrew Kushnir is an actor, director, and playwright with a keen interest in verbatim theatre. He is also playwright-in-residence at Tarragon Theatre, the creative director of Project: Humanity, and his most recent verbatim play Towards Youth: A Play on Radical Hope premiered at Crow’s Theatre this past February. In our conversation today we discuss the importance of relationships and trust in the both work he does with verbatim theatre as well as in our industry as a whole, how as a director he tries to navigate the relationship with the audience and the space a piece of theatre is being performed in, as well as the idea of “the circle” and it’s importance in how we interact with each other. We also discuss his latest play Towards Youth, that challenges of having adults portray children onstage and the important discussions around not assuming we automatically understand a young person’s experiences because we were once young, as well as how we continue to develop a meaningful relationship with audiences and where he sees this growth taking the theatre industry in the future.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Andrew Kushnir. Andrew Kushnir is an actor, director, and playwright with a keen interest in verbatim theatre. He is also playwright-in-residence at Tarragon Theatre, the creative director of Project: Humanity, and his most recent verbatim play Towards Youth: A Play on Radical Hope premiered at Crow’s Theatre this past February. In our conversation today we discuss the importance of relationships and trust in the both work he does with verbatim theatre as well as in our industry as a whole, how as a director he tries to navigate the relationship with the audience and the space a piece of theatre is being performed in, as well as the idea of “the circle” and it’s importance in how we interact with each other. We also discuss his latest play Towards Youth, that challenges of having adults portray children onstage and the important discussions around not assuming we automatically understand a young person’s experiences because we were once young, as well as how we continue to develop a meaningful relationship with audiences and where he sees this growth taking the theatre industry in the future.

You’re a guy who’s found your passion. You pursue it with a loving vengeance. You feel alive and on a roll. Then that roll leads you to realize, “If I don’t chill pill, push the pause button, and step back from life, I’m going to die!” Ever felt that way? I have and it isn’t anything I enjoy feeling. For Darren Tipton, he didn’t have much choice. Diagnosed with a rare blood disease, it was either he take care of him or say bye-by to the life he knew. Hard as it was to step back from his love – Project Humanity – he made the choice to thrive in the pause and he pushed that ever so hard to do pause button. Guys this just might be your wake-up call, to push your own pause button. Are you ready to take that step? About DarrenDarren Tipton first began working with humanitarian projects in 1990 when he participated in a beach ministry project transporting intoxicated students who were on spring break at South Padre Island, TX. He made his first overseas humanitarian trip to Kenya in 1996. He has coordinated collegiate leadership development initiatives for National Collegiate Ministry, with the Southern Baptist Convention, and he coordinated leadership-training events for new volunteers for the North American Mission Board for nine years. In 1997, he founded DoMissions, an organization focused on cooperative multi-denominational ministry in Africa and Eastern Europe. In 2010, DoMissions was renamed Project Humanity and its mission was redefined to what it is today. Website (https://projecthumanity.com/) You can also listen to the podcast on… (https://apple.co/2Q4nnbt)   (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/forty-plus-real-men-real-talk)   (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-854094)   (https://radiopublic.com/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-WoBlp5)    Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Take the  Unapologetic Life Assessment - Click Here, (https://rickclemons.com/ul_lp/) and stop playing it safe. For a real, deep-dive, one-to-one coaching session where we make things happen to get you out of your own way, check out my "Your Next Move" Strategy Session.  Check it out - Click Here! (http://rickclemons.com/discovery-session) Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - (https://rickclemons.com/manifesto/)

On episode 6 Christine Tumea talks to us about Project Humanity,. A one stop fair for anyone seeking a job, or resources of any kind. Christine has managed to have 30 organizations under one roof that will benefit: the homeless, the youth, single moms, anyone with mental illness, veterans, anyone seeking to learn new job skills and trades, this is the mother of all fairs. she has 16 + employers, HUD housing, Veteran Affairs, DART, Credit Unions etc etc.,. Christine talks to us about why this project is so dear to her heart, we talked about Tumea & Sons (her husband's legendary family restaurant) we talked politics, Trump and many many other topics. get ready to share this podcast with everyone you know, lets help Christine with this very important and much needed project! https://www.facebook.com/ProjectHumanityDSM/

While on sabbatical Darren Tipton, joins us for a lively conversation on the power of feeling the void. The importance of making time to step back and look at your life.   Darren Tipton first began working with humanitarian projects in 1990 when he participated in a beach ministry project transporting intoxicated students who were on spring break at South Padre Island, TX. He made his first overseas humanitarian trip to Kenya in 1996. He has coordinated collegiate leadership development initiatives for National Collegiate Ministry, with the Southern Baptist Convention, and he coordinated leadership-training events for new volunteers for the North American Mission Board for nine years. In 1997, he founded DoMissions, an organization focused on cooperative multi-denominational ministry in Africa and Eastern Europe. In 2010, DoMissions was renamed Project Humanity and its mission was redefined to what it is today.  Connect with Darren on Facebook. Darren has traveled extensively and led teams to such countries as South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Spain, Poland, Botswana, Zambia, Zanzibar and Malta. He holds a B.S. in Public Relations from West Texas State University, and an M.A. in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Darren is a member of the National Speakers Association and challenges collegian and adult volunteers from all walks of life to contribute their passion and skills to impact communities. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” – -a call to volunteerism that brings personal awareness of the infinite impact volunteer service can have. He is the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service, and the founder of the weekday blog: The Infinite Impact of Service, which helps overwhelmed and often discouraged but aspirational leaders to find clarity, confidence, and meaningful tools needed to bring systemic change to Africa and other developing areas. You can also catch him regularly as a cast member on the Everyday Mindfulness Show. You can contact Darren via e-mail at darren@projecthumanity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what way does our ‘armor’ protect us and in what way does our armor keep us from growing? Do we wear certain armor because society expects it of us? Have we built up our armor so well that it has become a strength? Host, Mike Domitrz welcomes CAST members Alan Anderson and Darren Tipton to explore the various ways our armour show up. The answers might surprise you.   This conversation was inspired by the phrase “People make the armor from their smartness, or their anger, or their quiet, or their fear, or their being busy, or their being nice. Some people make it from a big show, always talking. Some make it by being very important.” — From Breakfast with Buddha, by Roland Merullo.   Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:50] Mike reads a quote from Breakfast with Buddha and asks Alan about the armor we wear. [6:24] How do we mindfully address all the different armor we wear? [14:24] Who helps us protect and reinforce our armor? [22:54] Resources for discovering our armors.   Mentioned in This Episode: Landmark Worldwide   The Masks We Wear and How to Live Without Them, by Marla Sloane   Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, by Daniel Goleman               Alan Anderson is a long-time mindfulness practitioner and teaches to a wide range of students from children to adult; from a Harley-Davidson cohort to a tent full of 200 Buddhists. He is the founder Windhorse Retreat Center, Arts & Mindfulness for Academic Progress, and teaches through Arts@Large, Growing Minds, and Shambhala International. Prior to this, he was a professional jazz musician for 20 years and toured and recorded with Paul Cebar, playing your basic New Orleans musical gumbo.   WisdomSplinter.com   Facebook.com/WisdomSplinter   Twitter.com/WisdomSplinter     Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” — a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact of volunteer service, and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa.   ProjectHumanity.com   Facebook.com/ProjectHumanity   Twitter.com/PjctHumanity     The Sponsors of This Week’s Episode: The “Can I Kiss You?” Book & Instructor’s Guide.   Zen Parenting Radio — A podcast to help you feel outstanding. Join Cathy, Todd and Mike Domitrz and other amazing experts at the Zen Parenting Conference — Be a Force for Good in Chicago on March 2nd and 3rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever reached the point of not being able to keep your feelings in any longer? Did you fear you would be judged if you were to speak up? How to do honor who you are, be authentic with your voice and yet respect those who have a different opinion? Host, Mike Domitrz welcomes CAST members Barry Moniak, Darren Tipton, and Berni Xiong to discuss the important differences between speaking out and speaking up, how we can say our truths without negative energy and the benefits of being consistent.   The quote that inspired this conversation is: “Bravery, the courage to be — to live in the world without any deception and with tremendous kindness and caring for others. Bravery begins to heighten your existence.” from Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, by Chögyam Trungpa.   Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways:   [1:08] Mike reads the quote and asks ‘how do we speak out against harm without doing harm?’ [6:03] Bernie encourages her community to speak up. [9:33] The fear of being the first to speak up. [14:09] How do we say what needs to be said with tremendous kindness and caring for others? [25:55] Books the CAST recommends for giving us bravery through love and kindness.   Mentioned in This Episode:   The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, by Dan Millman   The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book), 
by Don Miguel Ruiz   Kindness Finds Her Voice, by Cristina Kim   Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, 
by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn         Barry Moniak brings insightful experience and profound discovery to his entertaining interactive presentations. He inspires audiences to embrace a “befriend fear” mindset to build focused, energized, synergistic winning teams. Known affectionately as the “CEO Whisperer,” Barry gets leaders to not see people as they think they are, but rather as they truly are. He identifies operational strengths and weaknesses and creates a “befriend fear” modus operandi. This is the foundation for an extraordinary, winning, synergistic culture.   Endinmind.com   Facebook.com/endinmind   Twitter.com/BarryMoniak         Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” — a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact of volunteer service, and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa.   ProjectHumanity.com   Facebook.com/ProjectHumanity   Twitter.com/PjctHumanity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a heart for service? Have you been in a place where helping might mean letting go of your own personal biases and privileges? How do you hold onto your calling when it seems like everything around you is conspiring against you? Host Mike Domitrz welcomes CAST member Darren Tipton for a special one-on-one interview. Darren shares his journey from being a 10-year-old boy who wandered into a nursing home after his grandmother died...looking to find other grandmothers to love; to offering no-judgement rides, as a young adult, to spring breakers who were intoxicated; to "standing in the gap" for people as the leader of Project Humanity. Be prepared to be inspired.     Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.    Key Takeaways:    [1:23] Darren applies mindfulness to the work Project Humanity does in Africa.  [8:18] Respecting the mindfulness of another culture.  [13:23] How Darren started his journey of standing in the gap for other people.  [23:46] A passion for service can be rediscovered.  [25:29] Half the Sky is an influential book that relates passion to the problems in our world.    Mentioned in This Episode:    Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide,[Text Wrapping Break]by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘warrior’? What characteristics do you imagine a warrior embodies? Do you envision a buddhist monk, a samurai or something completely different? Do you view the term 'warrior' as an ego filled, muscled 'fixer' or a gentle savior? In this week’s episode, Host, Mike Domitrz welcomes CAST members Rick Clemons, Barry Moniak, and Darren Tipton to gain clarity on the multiple dimensions of being a warrior in today’s world.  The quote that inspired this conversation is “To be a warrior is to learn to be genuine in every moment of your life. Realize that you do not possess basic goodness but that you are the basic goodness itself. Train yourself to be a warrior is learning to rest in basic goodness to rest in a complete state of simplicity. In the Buddhist tradition, that state of being is called egolessness.” — from the book by Chögyam Trungpa, Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:29] Mike reads a quote from Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior and asks CAST members their thoughts about being a warrior. [7:42] How to learn the path of the warrior. [10:45] Loving and nurturing our egos for what they were meant to be. [14:47] Are we basic goodness or do we all have a balance of good and bad? [22:45] Are people stepping into warrior by being strong in their beliefs? [28:22] Ways the CAST members have found to help them live as warriors.   Mentioned in This Episode: Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, by Chögyam Trungpa Landmark Education Program Real Time with Bill Maher   Rick Clemons is the Author of Frankly My Dear I’m Gay, Host of The Coming Out Lounge podcast, certified life coach, TEDx Speaker, world record holder, and a guy who’s helped 1000’s of people in over 50 countries across the globe come out of the closets of their lives to escape their bullshit, explore their fears, and elevate their f*cking self-expression. Rickclemons.com Facebook.com/rickclemonsofficial Twitter.com/RickClemons   Barry Moniak brings insightful experience and profound discovery to his entertaining, interactive presentations. He inspires audiences to embrace a “befriend fear” mindset to build focused, energized, synergistic winning teams. Known affectionately as the “CEO Whisperer,” Barry gets leaders to not see people as they think they are, but rather as they truly are. He identifies operational strengths and weaknesses and creates a “befriend fear” modus operandi. This is the foundation for an extraordinary, winning, synergistic culture. Endinmind.com Facebook.com/endinmind Twitter.com/BarryMoniak   Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” — a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact of volunteer service, and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa. ProjectHumanity.com Facebook.com/ProjectHumanity Twitter.com/PjctHumanity     Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Everyday Mindfulness Show on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO & Founder, Project Humanity Darren Tipton founded Project Humanity and serves as the CEO. In this episode of Concord Leaders, Darren shares about the "sixth sense of leadership" - helping people find their place. He also shares about being open to the emotions of passion, even when it means it maybe time to quit.

Are you a “Fixer”? Do you know a “Fixer’? Most are well intended and strive to present a solution when someone they know has a problem. But how do we know if we are empowering someone to help themselves or rescuing them? Where does this instinct to jump in and solve come from? Is it arrogance or perhaps co-dependence? Join host Mike Domitrz as he welcomes CAST members Dr. Sam Alper, Rick Clemons, and Darren Tipton as they chat about how to recognize the triggers, which lead us to intervene. As the conversation evolves, they share simple but effective tips on how to empower vs. taking the power and how to be open to having others to pull help from us instead of pushing it upon another.  Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:17] Mike shares the event that spurred this discussion. [4:14] How to recognize when you are fixing, vs. helping? [7:53] Questions which get to the heart of supporting people. [16:37] What triggers lead the CAST to project their fixes onto other people? [19:55] How we can keep ourselves from going into fix mode. [24:41] The CAST recommends books about how to help.   Mentioned in This Episode: The Landmark Advanced Course National Speakers Association Don’t Be Nice, Be Real: Balancing Passion for Self with Compassion for Others, by Kelly Bryson When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor, by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett   Dr. Samuel J. Alper is the founder of Process Human Factors Consulting, LLC. He stated the company based on a desire to help businesses improve their workplace, improve how they get things done, and realize that such improvement is attainable. His approach empowers business people to identify specific actions they can take to meet their goals. An engineer, juggler, and new father, Sam was recently honored when a business colleague referred to him as a “fellow nerd.” Processhf.com Facebook.com/processhf Twitter.com/processhf   Rick Clemons is the Author of Frankly My Dear I’m Gay, Host of The Coming Out Lounge podcast, certified life coach, TEDx Speaker, world record holder, and a guy who’s helped 1000’s of people in over 50 countries across the globe come out of the closets of their lives to escape their bullshit, explore their fears, and elevate their f*cking self-expression. Rickclemons.com Facebook.com/rickclemonsofficial Twitter.com/RickClemons   Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” — a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact of volunteer service, and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa. Projecthumanity.com Facebook.com/projecthumanity Twitter.com/pjcthumanity   Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you handle difficulties in life? Some dig deep while others look outside. Host, Mike Domitrz, welcomes CAST members Vicki Abadesco, Mark Black and Darren Tipton to discuss difficulties.  Today’s topic was inspired by a quote from Stephen Cope’s book, The Great Work of Your Life. “When difficulties arise, give yourself to them. See them as dharma. Go into the heart of the difficulty. Experience it. Investigate it. Take yourself into the center of the conflict. Learn to tolerate its discomfort without acting or reacting. And what do you find at the heart of fear, dread, loathing, anger, and hatred? You find a surprise. You find a gift.” After listening to the conversation, share examples of your difficulties on the Everyday Mindfulness Show Facebook page. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:24] Mike reads the quote which inspired this conversation. [2:02] Slowing down and quelling a reaction is the first step. [7:13] The discipline of creating a relationship with a feeling. [10:16] Mike shares a recent experience pertinent to the conversation. [17:58] Accepting whole life difficulties. [21:01] Instant community is formed when we are open and vulnerable. [28:24] Books the CAST has read that have helped them dive into the center of difficulty.   Mentioned in This Episode: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, by Stephen Cope When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, by Pema Chödrön Byron Katie The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming, by Henri Nouwen   Vicki Abadesco is the founder and director of Soul Shoppe, an organization that teaches strategies for social-emotional awareness, conflict resolution, bullying prevention and empathy building to elementary and middle school communities. Every school year Soul Shoppe touches the hearts and minds of close to 100,000 students through interactive workshops and assemblies. Vicki is an author, facilitator, program designer and award-winning creator of compelling workshops & curriculum for adults and youth. Soulshoppe.com Facebook.com/SoulShoppe Twitter.com/soulshoppe   Mark Black is a Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient turned 4-Time Marathon Runner. A resilience expert, Mark helps people “Thrive in Challenging Times.” Mark has worked with more than 100,000 people and 400 organizations. Mark doesn’t just teach resilience, he embodies it. At 23, Mark was facing an early death from heart failure. By 26, thanks to a rare heart-lung transplant, he was running marathons. He lives in Moncton, NB, with his wife and three children. MarkBlack.ca Facebook.com/MarkBlackSpeaks Twitter.com/MarkBlackSpeaks   Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” — a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact of volunteer service, and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa. ProjectHumanity.com Facebook.com/ProjectHumanity Twitter.com/PjctHumanity     Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host, Mike Domitrz, welcomes CAST members Rick Clemons, Jen Rulon, Jill Schiefelbein, and Darren Tipton to discuss boldness. Today’s topic was inspired by the quote by Johan Van Gogh, “Whatever you do or dream you can do. Begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” Sharing their individual bold moments leads the group to unpack what being bold means, and possible underlying incentives for boldness. For some, weighing out worst case scenarios and fear are motivating factors to move beyond the status quo. Others find boldness an inherent quality that only needs the right catalyst to bring it out into the light. After listening to the conversation, share your bold moments on The Everyday Mindfulness Show Facebook page. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [2:48] Mike asks the CAST where they first remember being bold in their lives. [7:23] How do you recognize where or when you need to be bold? [10:25] What does boldness, or to be bold, mean to each member of the group? [15:31] Is boldness an individual trait based on perception? [18:58] Boldness strategies — taking the first step. [25:22] Being authentic is the epitome of bold.   Rick Clemons is the Author of Frankly My Dear I’m Gay, Host of The Coming Out Lounge podcast, certified life coach, TEDx Speaker, world record holder, and a guy who’s helped 1,000’s of people in over 50 countries across the globe come out of the closets of their lives to escape their bullshit, explore their fears, and elevate their f*cking self-expression. Rickclemons.com Facebook.com/rickclemonsofficial Twitter.com/RickClemons   As a health and fitness expert, Jennifer “Jen” Rulon has inspired, coached, and motivated many athletes to complete from their first sprint triathlon to numerous Ironman Triathlons. Jen guides her athletes to learn about themselves BEYOND the physical aspects of doing a triathlon. She is there to educate, motivate, and empower. Jen is an 11x Ironman Triathlete, and has learned “How to Coach Triathletes to Cross the Finish Line with a Smile!” Jen received her Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and started her own coaching business. JenRulon.com Facebook.com/JenRulon Twitter.com/CoachJenRulon   Jill Schiefelbein is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and recovering academic. She taught business communication at Arizona State University for 11 years, before venturing into entrepreneurship. Jill’s business, The Dynamic Communicator®, helps organizations increase sales and create consumer advocates. Jill runs the Dynamic Accelerator program, helping solo- and micro-entrepreneurs accelerate business growth. Her next book, Dynamic Communication: 27 Strategies to Grow, Lead, and Manage Your Business, is in stores March 2017. Dynamiccommunicationbook.com Facebook.com/dynamicjill Twitter.com/dynamicjill   Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” — a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact of volunteer service, and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa. ProjectHumanity.com Facebook.com/ProjectHumanity Twitter.com/PjctHumanity     Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host, Mike Domitrz, welcomes CAST members Sue DeCaro, Erin Taylor, Darren Tipton and Sam Silverstein. This week's episode take some surprising twists and turns, inspired by a quote from quote from Born to Run written by Christopher McDougal: "It’s your obligation to share whatever you can spare, instantly and with no expectations: once the gift leaves your hand, it was never yours to begin with.” CAST members voice their thoughts on giving from a place of abundance, recognizing the importance of setting boundaries, and listening to your heart when serving others. The exchange ends with CAST members sharing the books that have helped them during their journeys of service. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show. Mentioned in This Episode: Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall The Great Work of Your Life, by Stephen Cope Dr. Shefali Book Series Unbowed, by Wangari Maathai The Torah   Sue DeCaro is a PCI Certified Parent Coach®, educator, trainer, and social entrepreneur, focused on conscious living and loving. She is a public speaker, writer, trainer and co-founder of Building Connected communities. With a BA in psychology, Sue has presented at events featuring Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Bryant McGill, Neale Donald Walsh, Marianne Williamson, Anita Moorjani, Don Miguel Ruiz, and John O’Sullivan. Having run and operated a multi-million-dollar company serving many fortune 500 companies, Sue’s business knowledge/skills include back office, operations, service and sales.   Buildingconnectedcommunities.com Facebook.com/buildingconnectedcommunities Twitter.com/bccommunities   Erin Taylor is a conscious living thought leader, therapist, PCI Certified Parent Coach® and educator, public speaker, author, social entrepreneur and co-founder of Building Connected Communities. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, and is the author of Connection and Kindness: The Key to Changing the World Through Parenting, and her writings have been featured in a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-selling book, South Jersey Mom, and Natural Awakenings Magazine. Erin was able to take the tragedy of the death of her infant daughter and turn it around, using her hard-earned wisdom to help people from all walks of life step into their power and live their best lives.   Buildingconnectedcommunities.com Facebook.com/buildingconnectedcommunities Twitter.com/bccommunities   Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” — a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact of volunteer service, and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa.   Projecthumanity.com Facebook.com/projecthumanity Twitter.com/pjcthumanity   Sam Silverstein is dedicated to empowering people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and create a more accountable world. He helps companies create an organizational culture that prioritizes and inspires accountability. As a former executive and owner, Sam’s manufacturing and distribution companies sold over $100 million in products and services. Today, Sam writes, speaks, and consults with such companies, inspiring and challenging their people to think differently to achieve a better result. Samsilverstein.com Facebook.com/samsilverstein Twitter.com/samsilverstein   Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host, Mike Domitrz is joined by CAST members Darren Tipton, Cathy Cassani Adams and Jessica Pettitt, to discuss the multiple aspects of compassion and empathy. Mike starts the conversation off with a snippet of President Obama’s farewell speech and the group shares their reactions. The exchange delves into the dialogues taking place in present-day society relating to compassion and empathy, how each member is aware of compassion in their daily lives, and what techniques and strategies may be applied to breed empathy. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:20] Mike reads a section of President Obama’s farewell speech. [3:42] Darren, Cathy and Jessica assess the difference between empathy and compassion. [9:29] If you listen with preconceived notions, do you really hear the message? [14:25] Becoming self-aware of our judgment, to know if we are unsafe or uncomfortable. [19:12] People are struggling to be compassionate in this political environment. [26:31] Why is there so much hate right now? [30:34] Techniques and strategies to bring compassion into daily life. [33:50] The book that exemplifies compassion for Cathy, Jessica and Darren.   Mentioned in This Episode: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, by Michael Singer The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life, by Benjamin Zander When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron Good Enough Now: How Doing the Best We Can With What We Have is Better Than Nothing, by Jessica Pettit However Long the Night: Molly Melching’s Journey to Help Millions of African Women and Girls Triumph, by Aimee Molloy   Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, CPC is a self-awareness expert and the co-host of Zen Parenting Radio. She’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Parent Coach, Certified Elementary School Teacher, Certified Yoga Teacher, and she’s a professor in the Sociology Department at Dominican University. Her most recent book, Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn: The Power of Self-Aware Parenting won a Nautilus Award, National Indie Excellence Award, and an International Book Award. http://www.zenparentingradio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/ https://twitter.com/zenparenting   Jessica Pettitt, M.Ed., CSP, pulls together her stand up comedy years with 15+ years of diversity trainings in a wide range of organizations to serve groups to move from abstract fears to actionable habits that lead to teams that want to work together. With a sense of belonging and understanding, colleagues take more risks with their ideation, converse precious resources through collaboration, and maintain real connections with clients over time. http://goodenoughnow.com https://www.facebook.com/jessicapettitt https://twitter.com/jesspettitt   Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” – a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact volunteer service and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa. http://www.projecthumanity.com/ http://twitter.com/pjcthumanity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode I sit down with Andrew Kushnir. Andrew Kushnir is a performer, director, and playwright. In our conversation today we discuss some of his experiences working as a performer and director in the industry, his work with Project: Humanity, as well as where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future. We also discuss his process as a playwright, some of his work as a playwright, and how he first began writing.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Andrew Kushnir. Andrew Kushnir is a performer, director, and playwright. In our conversation today we discuss some of his experiences working as a performer and director in the industry, his work with Project: Humanity, as well as where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future. We also discuss his process as a playwright, some of his work as a playwright, and how he first began writing.

Back in the saddle again! Time to bring back the monthly Zeitgeist Philadelphia Podcast with Perry Gruber of http://copiosis.com/ & Nate Scott of http://www.phe2.org/ (Project Humanity & Earth).

This episode contains a discussion of the Ottawa Theatre School's "Under Milk Wood" directed by Janet Irwin, and "The Middle Place", a Project: Humanity production at the GCTC. Andrew tells us about "Rivage a L’Abandon, Medee-Materiau, Paysages Avec Argonautes" at the University of Ottawa, and "Lauchie, Liza, and Rory", a Mulgrave Road Theatre production at the NAC. We go over the newly announced 2011/2012 season at the Great Canadian Theatre Company, Tania delivers a rant about honest feedback and theatre subscribers (okay, maybe that's two rants) and finally, Andrew fills us in on the fabulous party that was John Koensgen's 60th Birthday/New Theatre of Ottawa fundraiser and mystery season launch.

David Matthew Brown talks with Mark Raynes Roberts about his Project HUMANITY: From the Dark to the Light, a unique global art initiative focused on the issues of genocide and the actions to fight hatred, discrimination and prejudice in all its forms around the world. Taking three years to create, the collection will become a touring exhibit and legacy for future generations to better understand and grasp humanity’s diversity.