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In the fourth episode of Navigating Hostile Environments, Julia speaks with Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women athletes from around the world. Jamie shares her experiences navigating the challenges of leading in a field that has historically underserved women, she highlights the importance of flipping hostility by leading with positivity and empathy. "In a hostile environment, don't mirror the hostility—flip it on its head. Be the opposite, and you'll draw people to you," said Jamie. Jamie recounts inspiring stories from her work with over 250 athletes from 55 countries, highlighting the importance of staying true to your mission despite external pressures. Taking examples of leading from the work of leaders like Becky Sauerbrunn, she illustrates how authenticity and quiet strength can drive change and inspire others. Listen to this episode to be reminded about the importance of abundance mindsets over scarcity mindsets, staying aligned with your core values, and the transformative potential of creating spaces where all voices are valued. About the Guest: Jamie is on a mission to make sure that people of all ages are inspired by women athletes who look and sound like them. A deep believer in the power of stories to change lives, Jamie is deeply committed to elevating as many diverse voices as possible within the world of elite women's sports. Through Flame Bearers, she's worked with over 250 Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries and received 22 awards for her work in video, podcasting and social media. She holds a Harvard Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard, Master of Business (MBA) from Dartmouth, has a decade of experience in the corporate and nonprofit worlds and an International Studies Major & Gender Studies Minor from Middlebury College. .

Welcome to the first episode of Plugged In: Exploring Energy. In this podcast miniseries, host Chuck Hanna from Constellation sits down with Benton Arnett from the Nuclear Energy Institute to discuss how nuclear power is transforming to meet today's energy needs. They also explore emerging tech like small modular reactors (SMRs) and the growing demand for clean energy in sectors like AI and data centers.   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Changes in the nuclear energy sector over the past decade (01:23) Role of SMRs in meeting future energy needs (06:28) Tech giants and the shift to clean nuclear power (11:00) Evolving role of microreactors in various industries (14:58) Policy and regulatory actions for nuclear advancement (18:26) Click here for detailed how notes Connect with Benton Arnett On LinkedIn Benton Arnett, Senior Director of Markets and Policy at the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), leads the development and execution of policy advocacy strategies to advance the interests of the nuclear energy industry. With over a decade of experience in government affairs, issues management, and strategic partnerships, he has a proven track record of influencing policy outcomes, building coalitions, and effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Arnett holds a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from Texas A&M University, where he specialized in energy, transportation, and technology policy. He is passionate about promoting energy policy that supports national security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Connect with Constellation Follow Constellation on LinkedIn  Follow Chuck Hanna on LinkedIn Learn more about Constellation sustainability solutions Connect with Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decisions Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com

Erik Distler is responsible for overseeing AEG Sustainability, the organization's corporate sustainability program. In this capacity, he focuses on global strategies and tactics that address operational impacts and capture and measure data across key environmental metrics, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and waste reduction. He also supports AEG's global business units in the implementation and execution of sustainability initiatives, manages external partnerships related to sustainability, facilitates the sharing of best practices, and ensures that sustainability is a source of value across the company. Distler has worked at the intersection of environmental and social responsibility in sports and entertainment for more than ten years. Before joining AEG, he built and led the sports-focused sustainability strategy and program at Nike. Prior to Nike, he was with the Green Sports Alliance where he oversaw relationships with corporate partners, live entertainment events, professional sports leagues and clubs, sports governing bodies, and collegiate schools and conferences, as well as working extensively with ESPN. He also spent time as a sustainability consultant with PwC. Distler began his career in accounting and finance, where he worked for Deloitte and The Siegfried Group LLP for the first seven years of his career. He received his Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School and his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Iowa State University, graduating with Honors and High Distinction.. Erik Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: How AEG manages sustainability at large events like music festivals Piloting initiatives at smaller events to apply learnings and replicate at larger events Incorporating reusable materials at events in partnership with Our World Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Erik's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? I would say have as many conversations as you can. Sustainability departments are often departments and functions that are in service to the business. We tend to operate as internal consultants. So how can we be everywhere at the same time? How can we ensure that every part of the business has the opportunity to build sustainability into their work? How do we consult to provide subject matter expertise to the business? The work we do within the department is measurement and data and setting sustainability targets and all that kind of exists within our function. But it all starts with having conversations. I wouldn't be afraid to sit down with someone and ask them more questions than provide statements on how they feel, how they perceive sustainability, where they feel as though it's working, where it's not working, what can we do more of that really helped build out our sustainability strategy. Do a little bit of a needs assessment on what stakeholders and partners value. The only other thing I'd say too secondary is, don't be afraid to start somewhere. I think we often feel as though the challenges we're up against are audacious and global and all encompassing, and they are. It can sometimes feel like we're out at sea against a massive challenge on our own  when we think of climate issues. That can freeze one up. It can stifle movement. You can feel like, "well, what can I do? I can't possibly make a difference." It's amazing what just taking one small step can lead to. There's been this kind of backlash against incrementalism in the space, like we need big changes, not incremental changes, but I don't know that I agree with that. I think an incremental quick change that you can grow on and iterate from can turn into something very big. So don't be afraid to start somewhere. Start with something that you can measure, for sure. But have those conversations and turn those small steps into big steps. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? There's a lot to be excited about. When realizing the gravity of the issue that we're facing, I think it's important to find sources of encouragement and hopefulness. There's really no other way. There's a line by Walt Kelly from his pogo comic strip many years ago that says, “we are confronted with insurmountable opportunities.” I use that and refer to that a lot. Try to figure out what is the opportunity in front of us and be optimistic about it. I think there's an excitement around the external forces. They're becoming louder and more influential, and that's encouraging. Our fans, our partners, our sponsors, our artists and entertainers. There's more of a voice and more influence that is being laid upon us and expected from us. I think collaboration is increasing cross-sector research companies that are competitive coming together in a pre-competitive way. Higher education institutions are pulling us in to do research that will help us in our business. We're seeing a lot of that. There's also a healthy kind of push, pull and engagement among our partners and sponsors. There's that untapped space with partnerships and sponsorships where it's determining inventory and the assets and how sustainability can be valued and monetized, but the conversations that we're having with partners or potential partners around shared goals, targets, aspirations, and what we can do together to help achieve our individual sustainability goals, kind of matches up. There's a lot of energy and excitement around that. What is one book you would recommend sustainability leaders read? One is Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows. It's a book that'll retrain your brain to consider the interconnectedness of literally everything around you. And then Natural Capitalism by Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins and L. Hunter Lovins. It's that seminal book on environmental economics. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? I read Green Bizz, 3BL and Triple Pundit. We get a lot of resources from our longtime partner, Schneider Electric. We've worked with them for many years and they have webinars and lots of sessions and thought leadership that we use a lot. I also keep up on the guidance from the GHG protocol, the EPA, the UN. In our space in particular, there are two organizations that are co- holding up the movement, Green Sports Alliance on the sports side and a more newly formed music sustainability alliance on the music side. We look to these two entities to hold and convene us, and there's a lot of good research and thinking coming out of those orgs as well. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at AEG? Our website, aegworldwide.com. There's an About Us dropdown at the top, and we have a somewhat newly revamped sustainability page and more changes coming. We're building out a microsite off that page when we have our next generation sustainability goals finalized. We'll have all that good stuff up there. We also have case studies or what we call sustainability stories up on that page. Also under About Us, you can read about our social impact and DEI functions as well. We have a Twitter account, we recently rebranded it from AEG One Earth to the handle, @AEGSustain or the account name, AEG sustainability. We're trying to get information up there. And of course, LinkedIn is a great place to reach out to myself or anyone from our sustainability team.

Our Guests Bill Ballenger Is a seasoned political commentator and analyst with a distinguished career in Michigan politics. A former Republican member of both the Michigan House of Representatives and the State Senate, he also served as editor of Inside Michigan Politics until January 2016. In March 2016, he founded The Ballenger Report, a political blog, and launched a weekly podcast, further shaping Michigan's political discourse. Ballenger is a frequent commentator on Michigan politics for various national and international media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR, and the BBC. Mr. Ballenger holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Josh Ruebner Is Policy Director at the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project (IMEU Policy Project). He is also adjunct lecturer in Justice and Peace Studies at Georgetown University and is pursuing his PhD at the University of Exeter's European Centre for Palestine Studies. Prior to joining IMEU, Ruebner worked at American Muslims for Palestine and the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights after a stint as an Analyst in Middle East Affairs for Congressional Research Service. He is the author of Shattered Hopes: Obama's Failure to Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace and Israel: Democracy or Apartheid State?

Make 2024 a Great Year! Start small, but start smart. Build the new habits you want. Join our 3-week small group program in January and get 2024 off to a great start! Learn More     |     Register Here ______________________ Our thoughts often turn to gratitude during the week of Thanksgiving. What if we lived with gratitude the whole year? Kristi Nelson and Glenn Fox know how to do that - and why it's beneficial for you and others. They share their wisdom on gratitude with us in this Best of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast episode. Listen to the full podcast conversations on gratitude: Are You Living Gratefully? – Kristi Nelson The Gift of Gratitude – Glenn Fox ______________________ Takeaway - Three Blessings Exercise: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/three-good-things ______________________ Bios Kristi Nelson is the Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living (gratefulness.org).  She's also the author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. Kristi has spent most of her adult life in non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. In 2001, Kristi founded a values-based fundraising consulting and training, and leadership coaching business, and in this capacity worked with organizations such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Spirit in Action, Wisdom 2.0, and The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. During this time, she was also founding Director of the Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist, Director of Development at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Director of Development and Community Relations for the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society. Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master's in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University. Kristi is a stage IV cancer survivor who feels blessed to work with her beloved colleagues in sharing the gifts of gratefulness with people around the world. She lives in Western MA with her family, and gives thanks every day to be surrounded by the glories of the natural world and a vibrant, loving community. ________ Dr. Glenn Fox is a faculty member at the University of Southern California's Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, in the Marshall School of Business. His current projects focus on neural systems for emotion regulation, high stakes training, and developing entrepreneurial mindset skills in founders and business leaders. Glenn received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from USC, where he focused on the neural correlates of gratitude, empathy, and neuroplasticity. Following graduate school, he started a company, Ph.D. Insight L.L.C., which focused on providing data science consulting for small businesses and early-stage startups. Prior to joining Marshall as a faculty member, Glenn led the Performance Science Institute at USC where he worked with the United States Marine Corps, Army Research Laboratories, Seattle Seahawks, and numerous Olympic athletes and Fortune 500 companies to examine the role of mindset in business and high stakes pursuits. Currently, Glenn is the Director and Founder of the USC Found Well Initiative which aims to understand and promote entrepreneurial mindset in founders and business leaders. He also serves as a Principal Investigator at the USC Sensorimotor Assessment and Rehabilitation Training in Virtual Reality Center (SMART-VR) and a fellow of the Brain and Creativity Institute. Outside of USC, Glenn serves as the Chief Science Officer of the C4 Foundation, which serves to strengthen and protect Navy SEAL families. Glenn is also currently on the advisory board of the Flow Rese...

Aparna Nancherla and Alvin Irby Visit friends and take a deep dive into the imposter syndrome and how funding for Black Organizations are held under a microscope.  Aparna Nancherla is a comedian and general silly billy. Her sense of humor is dry, existential, and absurd, with notes of uncalled-for whimsy. Think a wine you didn't order. Her forthcoming book, Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome (Viking), is currently available for pre-order via Penguin Random House and will be released on September 19, 2023. You can hear Aparna as the voice of Moon on Fox's The Great North, or have heard her as the voice of Hollyhock on Bojack Horseman. You can currently watch Aparna in The Drop on Hulu or as Dr. Pocha on Lopez vs. Lopez (NBC). You may have watched Aparna as Grace the belabored HR rep on the critically-acclaimed Comedy Central show, Corporate. She also has a half-hour special on the second season of The Standups on Netflix, as well as appearances on Late Night with Stephen Colbert on CBS and Two Dope Queens on HBO. Other acting credits include A Simple Favor, Modern Love, Bob's Burgers, Crashing, Master of None, and Inside Amy Schumer. She's written for Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as Mythic Quest on Apple+. Aparna was also named one of “The 50 Funniest People Right Now” by Rolling Stone. In 2019, she was in a Super Bowl commercial with Michael Bublé for sparkling water neé seltzer. In 2016, she released her debut album, Just Putting It Out There, on Tig Notaro's label, Bentzen Ball Records, and recorded a half hour special for Comedy Central. She was also chosen as one of Variety's “Top 10 Comics to Watch” that year. Aparna currently lives in Los Angeles if you can even imagine.  Watch the absurdist web series Womanhood Aparna made with bright light Jo Firestone for Refinery29. Alvin Irby is a former kindergarten teacher turned award-winning social entrepreneur, international speaker, comedian, and author. He is Founder and Chief Reading Inspirer at Barbershop Books, a literacy program that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops and provides early literacy training to barbers. His work connecting reading to male-centered spaces and involving men in boys' early reading experiences earned him the National Book Foundation's 2017 Innovations in Reading Prize. Irby's popular TED Talk "How to inspire every child to be a lifelong reader," has been viewed over 1 million times. Irby's nationally-recognized cultural competency workshops help school districts, library systems, and education organizations create relevant and engaging learning experiences for all students. His Diversity & Inclusion trainings have been described as informative, inspiring, engaging, and humorous. Ir by helps educators better understand and address the systemic and personal challenges that inhibit children's intrinsic motivation to read and learn. His debut children's book, Gross Greg, combines Irby's passion for early literacy and comedy. Gross Greg is a laugh-out-loud story that captures the hilariously gross behavior of kids everywhere. As a stand up comedian, Irby's fresh perspective and smart brand of humor shine through in his comedy album "Really Dense." His clever social commentary and funny observations have not gone unnoticed. Irby won the Clean Comedy Showcase at the 2019 San Diego Comedy Festival and won 2nd place at NYC's 2019 Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. One of the highlights of Irby's comedy career was being selected as a national finalist for the StandUp NBC competition and performing at the legendary Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles. Alvin Irby holds a Masters of Science (MS) in Childhood Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education, a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from New York University's Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, and a Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Grinnell College. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf  

Remember, you can watch the Superpowers for Good show on e360tv. To watch the episode, download the #e360tv channel app to your streaming device–Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV–or your mobile device. You can even watch it on the web.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Cyrus: If I had to talk about my superpower, I would say that empathy is my superpower.Quantibly CEO and co-founder Cyrus Z. Kazi is enabling a vital step forward in impact with improved tools for measuring it. I am honored to serve on his advisory board.Born in Bangladesh, he says, “I have seen firsthand what poverty and hunger look like. That helped shape the way I see the world.” He says it prompted him to ask, “Is there anything I can do?” He has devoted his career to making a difference.Quantibly provides tools that seamlessly integrate with existing processes for tracking impact-related activities, allowing more precise calculations of inputs and outcomes. The team built the software around an almost universally accepted framework:There is one framework that almost every organization kind of agrees on, and that is called the theory of change. The theory of change process essentially tracks your resources, looks at the problem, sets certain assumptions, tracks activities and benchmarks, and sees the immediate mid-term and long-term outcomes of the work.With that framework underpinning the Quantibly platform, it is being adopted by a wide range of users, from large corporations to smaller nonprofits.AI Episode SummaryQuantifiable strives to standardize impact reporting for organizations to demonstrate and improve their social impact. Cyrus Kazi's superpower is empathy.* The Superpowers for Good Show is hosting Cyrus Kazi, the CEO and founder of Quantibly, a company that focuses on impact data gathering for nonprofits, social enterprises, and corporate social responsibility departments.* Quantibly is the first platform to collect and report impact data, standardizing the process and making it presentable for stakeholders to see the real impact of their investments.* The platform incorporates an impact framework that tracks resources, benchmarks, and outcomes to provide a holistic view of an organization's impact.* Cyrus has been working with nonprofits, NGOs, governments, and philanthropies for 25 years, leading him to develop Quantibly as a solution for the lack of standardized and verifiable impact data in the sector.* The Quantibly platform simplifies data entry and allows organizations to track outcomes over time, even if the data is collected years later.* The platform also helps foundations and philanthropies monitor the impact of their investments in real time, enabling them to intervene and support grantees as needed.* Quantibly can connect with other data formats, making it easy for organizations to import existing data and avoid double work.* Empathy is Kazi's superpower, which drives his work and motivates him to create value and make a positive impact.* Kazi believes that looking at the world through a value creation lens, rather than a transactional one, enhances empathy and leads to meaningful actions.* Kazi's personal and professional experiences in child welfare influenced his work on Quantibly, as he aimed to use data to protect children from abuse and neglect. How to Develop Empathy As a SuperpowerTo understand the value of empathy, Cyrus explains:We don't live in isolation. Right? So for many, many years, I think either through some philosophical evolution that I had, I started to realize that whatever I am going to do, I can't determine the end result. But as long as my empathy is there, my intentions are there; at least if I can do one good thing for my fellow human beings, I think that will make an impact. So it's a it's a thought process.He helped me see empathy through a more pragmatic lens I'd never considered before. His view of it is that of a visionary CEO. “I don't necessarily think that I look at the world like I used to when I was much younger–from a transactional point of view. I look at it as a value creation point of view. I think that that helps me.”Seeing empathy as a tool for value creation in business akin to strategy is a profound insight for a social entrepreneur.By following Cyrus's example and advice, you can make empathy a practical skill in your portfolio. With practice, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Guest ProfileCyrus Z. Kazi (he/him):CEO/Co-Founder, QuantiblyAbout Quantibly: Quantibly is the first platform to operationalize impact data collection, analysis, and reporting for the nonprofit, NGO, CSR, philanthropy sector.Website: Quantibly.comTwitter Handle: @quantiblyCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/quantiblyLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/quantibly  Biographical Information: Since the late 90s, Cyrus has been working with tech companies to drive social impact.He has extensive experience in EdTech, GovTech, HealthTech, and other areas. Hereceived his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from the Purchase College, SUNY, andholds a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) in Public Policy & Evaluation from MarxeSchool of Public & International Affairs, as well as an Executive MBA) from ZicklinBusiness School, CUNY.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/cyruskaziSuperpowers for Good is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Tim speaks with former Border Patrol agent and UTRGV Professor Robert "Mike" Magee. The two discuss an ongoing collaborative project founded by Magee in 2018,  using Tim's book, "All They Will Call You" to teach empathy and compassion to future Border Patrol agents. Mike Magee is a retired Lecturer in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).  He is the editor of the published anthology textbook, The Contemporary Law Enforcement Anthology, Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Officers. He holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, with an emphasis in Alternate Dispute Resolution, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the State University of New York. He's had a thirty-year career in local and federal law enforcement, including twenty-two years with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its predecessor agency U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS). He served as the national president of the INS employees' labor Union. He has presented at numerous national conferences, been interviewed in the national media, and testified before congressional committees and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute at the U.S. Capitol Building. Since his retirement in 2023, he has also been volunteering at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo, Texas and the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Brownsville, Texas.

In this episode, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Coachella, Neftali Galarza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about education as a means to break opportunity barriers and how education can adapt amid an ever-changing world. About Neftali Galarza: In addition to being Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Coachella, Neftali Galarza is also the Director of the Community Engagement and Partnerships Team within the Riverside County Office of Education. Previously, he served as the Director of Community Outreach for the California Alliance for Renewable Energy Solutions and was a Board Trustee for the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Neftali completed his B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Labor Studies at the University of California, Riverside. Neftali also holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from California Baptist University. Learn more about Neftali Galarza via https://www.linkedin.com/in/neftali-galarza-1810a999/ Podcast Highlights: “The party politics, that doesn't matter when you're a three year old trying to get into preschool or you're a ten year old in elementary school or twelve year old in middle school or fifteen year old in high school. These party politics that are so divisive - they don't matter to these kids. And we need to bring back the conversation centered around the children, not about party politics that we're bringing into our school districts.” - Neftali Galarza on the topic of how divisive politics can delay necessary reforms to education. “I grew up in a mobile home park in Oasis, which is in Riverside County. There are to this day, a lot of communities don't have access to potable water... The idea that those students can go to college or go to a workforce, a CT program, and then join the labor union. Through education, you create these opportunities. Now you could jump a few economic ladders. Now you're in a different tax bracket. And that's through education that we have these opportunities to be able to create a community that moves forward, progresses and that we bring everyone together.” - Neftali Galarza on the topic of the power of education to help communities break socioeconomic barriers. “And I mentioned it's very important to have paid internships too... I had to take loans to do these internships and I'm paying them off now. I'm grateful that things have worked out for me, but it was a gamble on myself and the organizations that I wanted to intern in for. When we have a paid internship program, we can ensure that a college student isn't working at a fast food restaurant, going to school full time, and then looking for unpaid internship program.” - Neftali Galarza on the topic of the necessity of paid internships for college students, so they don't have to sacrifice their education for work experience or an income. Guest: Neftali Galarza (Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Coachella) Interviewers: Rachel Strausman (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Vice Chief Ambassador) Raiyan Kalam (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Chief Ambassador) Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/CGb_oBVTGCE Music by: C Codaine https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Minimal_1625 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Phase Commercial Links: https://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpp https://spp.ucr.edu/mpp This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: https://spp.ucr.edu/ Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast.

I've taken some time off from podcasting this summer, but as the 20th anniversary of my brain injury approached I found myself wanting to do another episode! Hence episode 162 with Pam Prewett and the Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS), Victoria, B.C., Canada. It is where I was doing my Masters in Public Administration (MPA) when I was in a nasty bike crash that put me in a coma for two weeks and resulted in a severe brain injury - as discussed in episode 100 and in my ebook, Detour.I encourage everyone, whether you're in B.C. or not, to check out the VBIS website and, if you're around Victoria, to drop in and hear about all of the incredible services they provide for brain injury survivors and caregivers. It is very impressive!We also talked about the importance of funding for brain injury associations! The difficulty of garnering funding and resources without awareness in order to raise awareness! As brain injury is an invisible and, dare I say, silent injury, raising awareness is made that much harder!Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast everywhere, including YouTube!Check out the podcast sponsors HeadCheck Health !Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to hear how Farahnaz, based on her field experience from Bosnia to Afghanistan, is transforming her passion to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Insaan Group's catalytic capital approach, now scaling through Impact Footprint. Dr. Farahnaz Karim is founder and CEO of Insaan Group. Insaan works with philanthropists and impact investors to invest in solutions to poverty, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa and India. Farahnaz's philanthropic work is the result of her field experience working with the UN, the World Bank, and non-profits. In addition to her passion for building a more equitable world, she has pursued a passion for building a more peaceful world through an academic path in International Relations (IR).  She has recently completed a DPhil in Politics at the University of Exeter and holds a Master in Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University. She loves going to the field to due diligence or report on Insaan's impact investments, and finds balance and joy through activities such as Pilates and Indian classical dance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out the video of this interview here! “I think that that's one of the overlooked traits that we have as an entire community is that we tend to not listen. And I think that if we take time, take a minute to sit back and actually listen to what the community is asking for, then we can better serve them.”  - Frederick Johnson, therapist, barber, founder of DiverisfyU, and today's guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby.  Some of our fierce topics today:  0:00 Intro 2:13 A switch from illegal activity on the streets to joining the military. 4:18 Serving historically excluded populations as a mental health therapist. 6:11 One word: discipline. 7:38 About DiversifyU. 8:53 Being a barber and a therapist at the same time. 10:40 Frederick's creation of Fase Barber Initiative (FBI). 12:18 Soothing the anger in our communities by listening. 14:39 Working as a school-based therapist and the changes being made by Frederick's work. 17:07 Frederick's upcoming book, More Black People Should Be Eaten by Sharks. 19:34 How to help support DiversifyU and Frederick's other endeavors. 22:04 Final thoughts and outro. About Frederick Johnson: Frederick Johnson is a therapist with 25 years of experience providing services for youth, families, veterans, and the unsheltered. He is also a combat veteran, having served in Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Supply Sergeant with his Army Ranger Unit. Throughout his career, Fred has always been drawn to create innovative methods and programs focused on serving historically excluded and low SES populations. DiverisfyU is a capacity-building firm specializing in program development and culturally sensitive curriculum encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and creative alternatives. It also provides timely and affordable school counseling services to students in need, with the goal of increasing academics, mental health, and the overall well-being of the students. Additionally, Fred currently works as a school-based therapist, providing intensive services and teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) classes. Born and raised in Chicago, Fred attended high school and college in Iowa. A linebacker for the 1995 RC Cola Bowl National Junior College Championship, he was inducted to the Iowa Lakes Hall of Fame in 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with an emphasis on nonprofit management from Upper Iowa University. Post military, he moved to Kansas City with his wife Hanna and two children, Darian and Marion, and completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling from Midwestern Baptist Seminary. In his free time, you may find Fred cutting hair in his barbershop, bowling in national tournaments, crafting the perfect jerk salmon in his smoker, and writing his first book, More Black People Should Be Eaten by Sharks.   Links mentioned in this episode: Frederick Johnson: Website Facebook ____________________________________ Toby Dorr: Books and Audiobook Website   Patreon YouTube Instagram Facebook Or head to https://linktr.ee/fierceconversations for all things Fierce Conversations with Toby. Credits: Created by Toby Dorr. Produced by Number Three Productions, a division of GracePoint Publishing. Theme song: Lisa Plasse: Composer, arranger, and flutist Caroline Parody: Piano Tony Ventura: Bass For more information on these fabulous musicians, please go to https://tobydorr.com/theme-song/ 

Apollo Neuro is being used for anxiety, depression, PTSD and more!Dr. Jen uses it to help her HRV!Find Apollo Neuro here.  Use code DRJEN for $40 off! Dr. Dave Rabin, MD., PHD. ,Double Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, and Co-Founder of Apollo NeuroscienceDr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for over 15 years. He is the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, a health and wellness tech company that is pioneering a new category of wearables created to improve mental health and overall well-being. In addition to focusing on integration therapy, plant and natural medicines, couples therapy, and medicine-assisted psychotherapy, Dr. Rabin specializes in treatment-resistant mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosomatic disorders, personality disorders, chronic pain disorders, insomnia, and substance use disorders using minimal and non-invasive treatment strategies.Kathryn Fantauzzi, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Co-Founder & CEO of Apollo NeuroKathryn Fantauzzi is on a mission to change lives. She is a CEO, speaker, and a thought leader at the convergence of health, tech, and data. Kathryn has led world-class teams and multimillion-dollar projects to deliver breakthrough tech commercialization for the Energy Research and Development Authority in New York. She is now CEO and Co-Founder of Apollo Neuroscience, a new technology that improves sleep, focus, and mood through your body's natural response to soothing touch. In just a few years, Kathryn transformed Apollo Neuro from an idea in a university lab into a powerful tool that has already helped tens of thousands of people.Kathryn was born and raised in New York, holds a B.A. from Smith College and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in behavioral economics and finance from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. Kathryn has lectured on innovation, the intersection of research and business, and entrepreneurship at leading conferences like CES and universities including Brown University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Her most recent awards include the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2020 SXSW Innovation Award, and the Paley Center's 2020 Best of CES.When not solving for some of the world's toughest problems, you can find Kathryn whipping up dinner for family and friends, hiking up a trail, cycling down a mountain, swimming, sailing, or skiing. Topics: biohacking mental health anxiety HRV thyroid autoimmune nervous system 

Clinging to research findings at the expense of understanding another's perspective may hinder progress in the world of policy. Dr. Jeff Glenns shares with us best practices for health policymaking, emphasizing the importance of listening to others and understanding the political climate surrounding public health.  As avid Survivor fans, Glenn and Dr. Cougar Hall also reflect on life lessons they've learned from the reality tv show. Bio Dr. Jeff Glenn is a BYU professor best known by undergraduate students for his teachings on policy. Glenn completed his Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health where he studied health policy and systems change. Prior to his doctoral education, Glenn worked as a Presidential Management Fellow and Public Health Advisor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA where he helped establish the agency's global cancer program. He holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Southern California and a BA in International Relations from Brigham Young University. Glenn grew up in Salt Lake City, UT and enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling to new places with his wife, Kathryn, and their three children. Recorded, Edited & Produced by Paige Sherwood, Isabella Loosle, and Tanya Gale

Barber Shop Book's founder Alvin Irvy and Nonye Brown-West visit and discuss the importance of literacy in today's youth, personal stories of education placement and more with host Marina Franklin.  Alvin Irby is a former kindergarten teacher turned award-winning social entrepreneur, international speaker, comedian, and author. He is Founder and Chief Reading Inspirer at Barbershop Books, a literacy program that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops and provides early literacy training to barbers. His work connecting reading to male-centered spaces and involving men in boys' early reading experiences earned him the National Book Foundation's 2017 Innovations in Reading Prize. Irby's popular TED Talk "How to inspire every child to be a lifelong reader," has been viewed over 1 million times. Irby's nationally-recognized cultural competency workshops help school districts, library systems, and education organizations create relevant and engaging learning experiences for all students. His Diversity & Inclusion trainings have been described as informative, inspiring, engaging, and humorous. Ir by helps educators better understand and address the systemic and personal challenges that inhibit children's intrinsic motivation to read and learn. His debut children's book, Gross Greg, combines Irby's passion for early literacy and comedy. Gross Greg is a laugh-out-loud story that captures the hilariously gross behavior of kids everywhere. As a stand up comedian, Irby's fresh perspective and smart brand of humor shine through in his comedy album "Really Dense." His clever social commentary and funny observations have not gone unnoticed. Irby won the Clean Comedy Showcase at the 2019 San Diego Comedy Festival and won 2nd place at NYC's 2019 Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. One of the highlights of Irby's comedy career was being selected as a national finalist for the StandUp NBC competition and performing at the legendary Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles. Alvin Irby holds a Masters of Science (MS) in Childhood Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education, a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from New York University's Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, and a Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Grinnell College. Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch, as well as in NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning, and the New York Comedy Festival. Nonye made her acting debut in The Sympathy Card, now available for streaming on Vudu, Apple, Amazon, and Google Play.   Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

President and CEO of Washington Health System Episode page: https://valuecapturellc.com/he74 Welcome to Episode #74 of Habitual Excellence, presented by Value Capture. Joining us today as our guest is Brook Ward, the President and CEO of Washington Health System (WHS) in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in that role since July 2019. From 2010 to June 2019, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In his role, Brook provides leadership, direction, and administration across the entire Washington Health System, which includes a large community hospital, a small rural hospital, a 70-provider physician group, a community wellness center, residency and fellowship programs, a school of nursing program and onsite medical simulation center and joint ventures in the areas of hospice, senior living, home health, cancer center and others. Brook is a graduate of Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids MI, with a master's degree in Public Administration (MPA). He also has a Bachelor of Science in Health Care System Administration from Ferris State University, Big Rapids MI and received an Associates of Allied Science in Radiology from Ferris State University. Today we're going to be talking about how the WHS has never (I repeat, never) used a traveler nurse in their system. Acknowledging the travel nurses are skilled and they're good people, Brook makes a compelling case that quality and safety is better with full time staff members who are not "strangers" to the organization and how they do things. Brook also discusses the program that they created (and continue to iterate) that's win/win/win for the system, staff, and patients. In today's episode, Brook talks with host Mark Graban, about topics and questions, including: How bad are the staffing challenges in your area? Biggest concern - not just economics, but safety for patients and staff Great people, but there's a risk… safety, morale, not knowing our systems It's their "fourth or fifth iteration" -- what's the latest iteration and change? Staff get almost the same comp by picking up extra shifts, without needing to travel Telling peers about it — can't get people too interested?? Why? Expense gets talked about more… is there research about the impact? Future retrospective studies?? Iteration — Impact of extra shifts over time?? Meeting with nurses to learn what's working and not working Risk of burnout and fatigue — constant dialogue PILOT — Inpatient innovation unit to pilot and test things around team-based nursing So speaking of safety, you created a safety index — tell us about that? "Washington Hospital Patient Safety Score" Tell us about the Washington Performance System — respect, their version of Lean/TPS — your key influences?? "Permission to try things and fail” — how to create that culture? Click to visit the main Habitual Excellence podcast page.

Tech won't solve all of your problems, but will help you find solutions if you know how to use it... Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! This is the fourth episode of our TSI Mini Series. Hosted in Texas during October 2022, Technology Summit International - IAFC's newest conference - brought the tech of the future to today's fire and emergency service professionals — helping them reduce risks to their communities, improve their ability to respond to emergencies, and save lives. In this episode: What is Technology Summit International (TSI)? What is the difference between being data-driven and data informed? Why is funding still the biggest challenge? Learn from Scott Roseberry, an experienced Battalion Chief with a demonstrated history of working in the public safety industry. Skilled in not only Fire Service, Emergency Management, Disaster Response, Leadership, and Project Management, Scott is strong military and protective services professional with a Master of Public Administration - MPA focused in Public Administration from University of Texas - Permian Basin. Join our SFF Community! Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is or review our curated resources! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Kathryn Fantauzzi is the co-founder & CEO of Apollo Neuroscience, the company that developed and launched the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & sleep. Originating from research at the University of Pittsburgh, the Apollo Neuro wearable sends gentle vibrations to the body that signal safety to the brain through the sense of touch. The simple yet elegant tool retrains the nervous system to recover from stress, like meditation, without effort on the part of the user.As CEO, Kathryn has raised over $21.2M including a $15M Series A while building  a highly-skilled team of physicians, scientists, engineers, and designers to transform the Apollo technology from a futuristic concept into a simple but powerful tool. Launched in January of 2020, Apollo Neuro has already helped tens of thousands of users access improved mental health, without drugs or side effects.  Kathryn has in-depth experience in incubating early-stage technology startups. Prior to founding Apollo, Kathryn developed and launched a $20M tech commercialization accelerator through the NY State Energy Research & Development Authority. Born & raised in upstate New York, Kathryn holds a B.A. from Smith College and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), with a focus on behavioral economics and finance, from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. She and her co-founder are happily married, and split their time between Monterey, California and Pittsburgh, PA.In this episode of the Define Success Podcast, Kathryn and Matt discuss:Her journey as a CEOWhat is Apollo Neuro and how has it helped thousands of people globally?Linking sleep to productivity, stress and moreThe importance of good sleepMastering transitions throughout the day to be at your bestEffects of sleep deprivation How much sleep do we need?Much more!

What can I say about my next guest, truly humbled to sit down with  Dan Jarvis, the founder of 22Zero with a mission to eradicate the suffering of our first responders and veterans from the effects of PTSD. We talked about his struggles and the downward spiral that was his life until he was introduced to this protocol that allows the brain to heal itself. Very simply put, through a brief guided conversation, without verbalizing the traumatic event  we reassign different  emotions to the event that you experienced and the emotion that went along with it. Dan is developing an army of caring and Im proud to be one of the folks under his charge. Sit back and give this episode a listen, and to my friends that are suffering, you know who you are, go to my website and book a consultation after checking out 22Zero.org. Go to their website first, they do a much better job of explaining the process and related data . Its up to you to do something about the place you're in, check out the website and schedule a session, with nothing but brotherly love, JohnDan's BioThe narrative should not be PTSD but “Human Potential” Feel the Heal at 22ZERO Documentary on Youtube and Vimeo: Healing the Heroes of 9-11: The Way ForwardExperienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the Nonprofit field relating to suicide prevention for military veterans, first responders doctors and nurses. Skilled in Public Speaking relating to Mental Health for veterans and first responders , Leadership, Strong business development professional with a Master of Public Administration - MPA focused in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.www.22zero.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-jarvis-585708149?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bj3Qu0f2kQlOaT4Ih%2FYR7vw%3D%3D October 17th & 18ht Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale FL

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Roger Kemp. A conversation about how to take advantage of towns and colleges relationships And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:   www.rogerkemp.org AmazingCities.org AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About  Roger Kemp Roger L. Kemp has been a municipal Chief Executive Officer of major cities in the United States during his public service career. Prior to this, he worked his way through school while serving as the Assistant to the President of a real estate brokerage and appraisal company in San Diego, California. In fact, Roger was the recipient of a scholarship from the California Real Estate Association (CREA) to complete his undergraduate education. He subsequently received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration, with a Specialization in Real Estate, from San Diego State University (SDSU). His original degree was an AA degree from Long Beach City College (LBCC), that he earned in the evening while serving on active duty in the U. S. Coast Guard (USCG). After receiving his Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from SDSU two years later, he began his public service career in the Office of Budget and Management Services (OBMS) and, later, in the Office of the City Manager, in the City of Oakland, CA. Roger attended Golden Gate University's (GGU) doctoral program in Public Administration in the evening while serving in Oakland. He received his degree five-years later. Roger became a city manager the same month that he received his doctoral degree. During his city management career, he has taught graduate seminars at leading universities on both the West and East Coasts in the evenings. These schools included the University of California, California State University, Golden Gate University, Rutgers University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, the University of Connecticut, and the University of New Haven. Roger has written, edited, and been a contributing author to nearly 50 books dealing with cities. Many of his books focus on various aspects of cities, and highlight the national best practices being used to improve the quality of their services as well as their livability. These best practices include minimizing the negative impact of automobiles, growth management, the restoration of nature, the positive aspects of using the arts for inner-city renewal, and state-of-the-art economic development practices. Roger has also written about the importance of strategic planning, evolving immigrant services, financial management, and how to properly plan for the future of America's cities. When Roger was a city manager in Southern California he taught for GGU and completed the requirements for, and received, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in management. He received the Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award for 2007 for "Distinguished Service in the Field of Public Administration" from the School of Public Affairs at SDSU. This honor is recommended by the faculty, and is based upon the graduate's contributions to the field of public administration during his or her public service career. Several years later, in 2018, the School of Public Affairs, at San Diego State University, recognized Dr. Roger Kemp, at their 50 year anniversary ceremony, as one of their top 50 "outstanding alumni," during the first half-century (50 years) of their School of Public Affairs Program's founding. During and after this event he received the following state and national recognitions: About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net  

Myrna Atalla talked about philanthropy in the Middle East and the work of Alfanar, London.Since 2010, Myrna Atalla has overseen Alfanar's growth and expansion. Prior to joining Alfanar, Atalla worked for the National Democratic Insititute for International Affairs (NDI) in Beirut, Lebanon from 2004 to 2008, managing its civil society strengthening partnerships. Atalla also engaged in regional initiatives, including women's candidate training and international election observation missions in Egypt, Jordan Morocco and Yemen. Atalla holds a BA in International Relations from Brown University and a dual-degree Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from Columbia University and the London School of Economics.Created & hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani https://www.instagram.com/tarek_yamani/About the afikra Tijara:Tijara is an interview series focusing on the history of economics, business, and trade and how these three fields helped shape culture and life in the Arab world. The series will host business historians, economists, and businesspeople who have helped shape companies and economies of the region, while giving afikra's community a deeper understanding of the forces that have helped shape Arab economies. ‎Following the interview, there is a moderated town-hall-style Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience ‎on Zoom.‎ Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp   FollowYoutube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter Support www.afikra.com/supportAbout afikra:‎afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com

**If you enjoyed this episode, please write a quick review or rating on your podcast platform so that it will be easier for other listeners to find.  Thanks so much!Today we're having a great conversation with Kristi Nelson, Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living.  WOW.  She is an incredible person with a very helpful life perspective.  I loved getting to know her and you will too.  She is also the author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. Her life's work in the non-profit sector has focused on leading, inspiring, and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Being a long-time stage IV cancer survivor moves her every day to support others in living and loving with great fullness of heart.Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master's in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University.Kristi lives in Western MA with her family, and gives thanks every day to be surrounded by the glories of the natural world and a vibrant, loving community.You can peruse a selection of Kristi's writing and podcasts, and learn more about her new book, Wake Up Grateful, here.  Be sure to visit her organization's website and learn more about living with gratefulness here.  To contact Kristi, send her an email at:kristi@gratefulness.org

For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode135/    Description We tend to think of gratitude as something we practice once in a while. But Kristi Nelson, author of Wake Up Grateful and executive director of A Network for Grateful Living, sees it differently. To her, gratitude is about living a grateful way of life and cultivating a perspective of gratefulness that influences our entire approach to how we show up in life. With a ‘take nothing for granted' commitment to living, Kristi invites us to explore what it means to treasure, savor, appreciate, cherish and celebrate our lives.   Guest Bio Kristi Nelson is author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted and the Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living. She has spent her adult life immersed in the rewarding work of non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master's in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University.   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She's a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.   Mentioned in this Episode   Guest's book: Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted: https://bookshop.org/books/wake-up-grateful-the-transformative-practice-of-taking-nothing-for-granted/9781635862447   Guest's website: https://gratefulness.org/kristi-nelson/ The Guesthouse by Rumi: https://gratefulness.org/resource/guest-house-rumi/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/  

Kristi Nelson, Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living, is also the author ofhttps://gratefulness.org/wake-up/ ( Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted). Her life's work in the non-profit sector has focused on leading, inspiring, and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Being a long-time stage IV cancer survivor moves her every day to support others in living and loving with great fullness of heart. In 2001 – after five years leading a regionalhttps://www.mywomensfund.org/ ( Women's Fund) – Kristi founded a values-based fundraising consulting/coaching company, and in this capacity worked with organizations such ashttps://buddhistpeacefellowship.org/ ( Buddhist Peace Fellowship),https://spiritinaction.net/ ( Spirit in Action),https://www.jewishspirituality.org/ ( Institute for Jewish Spirituality),https://www.wisdom2summit.com/ ( Wisdom 2.0), andhttps://www.contemplativemind.org/ ( The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society), among others. Since then, she has been founding Director ofhttp://www.lynnetwist.com/about-lynne-twist/about-the-soul-of-money-institute/ ( Soul of Money Institute) with Lynne Twist, Director of Development athttps://kripalu.org/ ( Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health), and Director of Development and Community Relations for thehttps://www.ummhealth.org/center-mindfulness ( Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society). Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master's in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies from Harvard University. What you will learn in this episode: Understanding and practicing the five principles of grateful living The traumatic events that led Kristi to take stock of her life and write her book as a way to share her experience and acknowledge the need to look for the opportunities hidden in adversity The importance of cultivating a grateful perspective and being genuinely present in your life How Kristi connects with her mortality through the life force of breath  Why living gratefully gives us the ability to be deeply connected to joy and contentment The practice Kristi does every day that helps her reframe obligations as opportunities Resources: Website: https://gratefulness.org/ (https://gratefulness.org/)  Book:https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Up-Grateful-Transformative-Practice/dp/1635862442 ( Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-nelson-9b9ba3168/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-nelson-9b9ba3168/)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-network-for-grateful-living-inc-/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-network-for-grateful-living-inc-/)  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratefulness.org (https://www.facebook.com/gratefulness.org)  Twittehttps://twitter.com/GratefulnessOrg (r: https://twitter.com/GratefulnessOrg) Additional Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Slaying-Onion-Unveil-highest-potential-ebook/dp/B094C6S7RZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CQSDOLNATAJ7&dchild=1&keywords=april+ballestero+slaying+the+onion&qid=1624598750&sprefix=april+balleste%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1 (Slaying the Onion Book ) https://www.onelightacademy.com/courses/slaying-the-onion (Buy Slaying the Onion Book here) and receive a signed copy, the course, and access to a community This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

It was when Sheldon Primus was hired to be plant manager that he looked at safety a little bit differently. Being in a position of leadership, he sought to connect with employees to draw the importance of safety through initiating incredible active leadership. Getting involved and showing up for his employees was his way of provoking safety standards and a thoughtful relationship between himself and employees. From his experience, he defines the role of a manager to promote a communication plan, be a resource for employees and be involved throughout the safety process of projects. About the Guest Sheldon Primus is a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Environmental Policy. He has been in the environmental and occupational safety field since 1994. Additionally, he is a trainer for the Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers (COSM) and Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) programs of the Alliance Safety Council-Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is the author of “7 Steps to Starting A Profitable Safety Consulting Business” and host of the weekly podcast “Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus.” He is also the creator of Safety Consultant TV, a subscription-based Video on Demand service to help those looking to be a safety consultant or grow their business. Sheldon is a guest columnist for the online publications of Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) and WaterOnline as well as conducts OSHA compliance webinars and speaker for a variety of organizations.  Website: www.safetyconsultant.tv More Episodes: https://thesafetyculture.guru/ Powered By Propulo Consulting: https://propulo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michele Wiesner of Hire Heroes USA shares how her organization was given an “edge” when it comes to engaging volunteers during a pandemic and how they have been growing capacity through remote volunteering since 2005. Hire Heroes USA provides employment assistance services to thousands of transitioning military members each year. Through personalized service and support, they help veterans and military spouses get hired, and they help companies hire and retain them. As the director of capacity building, Michele leads a team of six full-time volunteer program managers who are responsible for engaging and supporting volunteers in their regions. As opposed to many volunteer-driven organizations who've had to pivot to online volunteerism, Hire Heroes has always operated this way.  Some staff, however, have had to make the transition from working in an office to working from home. Rather than making big changes during COVID, they had to make more subtle adjustments to their mature digital volunteer strategy.  And, staff have had to catch up with volunteers. In this episode, Michele shares how her team has made pivots and how they managed their exponential growth (triple the number of volunteer applications during COVID!) by focusing on building relationships, offering meaningful roles to supporters, and remaining flexible in their approach. For more information, visit https://www.hireheroesusa.org/ and all social channels @hireheroesusa. To explore volunteer opportunities with Hire Heroes, visit https://www.hireheroesusa.org/volunteer/. For More: For more info on preparing and supporting a fully remote volunteer team, check out Season 1 of the Time + Talent podcast, Episode 107: Digital Team Building with Remote Volunteers. Guest Bio: Michele WiesnerDirector, Capacity BuildingHire Heroes USA Michele Wiesner, Director of Capacity Building, is responsible for the growth, direction and results of service delivery support programs, including the Volunteer Program, Alumni Program and Referral & Training Partners Program. These support programs serve to increase organizational reach, influence,effectiveness and efficiency through partnerships and supporters.  Michele earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Georgia,and she also holds a Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Michele joined Hire Heroes USA full time in 2012 as the organization's first Volunteer Coordinator, responsible for the creation of the Volunteer Program. She was promoted to Manager in 2013 and then to Director of the Volunteer Programin late 2015. In 2019, she took on the responsibility of serving as the Director of Capacity Building to strengthen our mission through productive partnerships.  She grew up in Georgia and currently resides just east of Athens with her husband, a veteran of the U.S. Army. You can find Michele at mwiesner@hireheroesusa.org or finer her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelewiesner/. For more on Michele's local professional association, the Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration, visit https://www.mygava.org/.

Jennifer Joy Freyd researcher, author, educator, and speaker. Freyd is an extensively published scholar who is best known for her theories of betrayal trauma, DARVO, institutional betrayal, and institutional courage.Freyd is the Founder and President of the Center for Institutional Courage, Professor Emerit[ of Psychology at the University of Oregon, Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine,[Faculty Fellow at the Clayman Institute for Gender Research, Affiliated Faculty, Women's Leadership Lab, Stanford University, and principal investigator of the Freyd Dynamics Lab.Betrayal trauma Earlier this year, she settled a lawsuit she filed against the University of Oregon after learning that the university was paying her $18,000 less per year than male colleagues closest in rank to her. The university agreed to pay her $350,000 to cover her claims for damages and her attorneys' fees and also agreed to donate $100,000 to the Center for Institutional Courage. Kevin Webb is a higher education training professional specializing in Title IX compliance and gender-based violence prevention, as well as equity and inclusion. Kevin has developed, implemented, and facilitated in-person and online training and education programs for students, faculty, and staff at large public and private universities, and produced a variety of education and awareness events around sexual assault and relationship violence prevention in collaboration with campus and community partners. Kevin has developed content for online Title IX/sexual misconduct training implemented by a cross section of American colleges and universities, and provided sexual harassment training for private organizations. Kevin has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Organizational Behavior and Management from Brown University, where he served as a teaching assistant in sociology courses dealing with issues of race and social justice, and a Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, CUNY. In the news: Institutional betrayal Three graduate students file sexual harassment suit against prominent Harvard anthropology professor (Boston Globe)DARVO A high-flying German media giant is ahead on digital media but seems stuck in the past when it comes to the workplace and deal-making. Axel Springer (NYTimes)Women spoke up, men cried conspiracy: inside Axel Springer's #MeToo moment (Financial Times) 2018 NASEM Report  Sexual Harassment in Academic Science Engineering and Medicine This study examined the prevalence and impact of sexual harassment in academia on the career advancement of women in the scientific, technical, and medical workforce. The report concludes that the cumulative result of sexual harassment in academic sciences, engineering, and medicine is significant damage to research integrity and a costly loss of talent in these fields. It provides a series of recommendations for systemwide changes to the culture and climate in higher education to prevent and effectively address all forms of sexual harassment. DARVODARVO stands for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender—a perpetrator strategy. The perpetrator may Deny the behavior, Attack the individual doing the confronting, and Reverse the roles of Victim and Offender, so that the perpetrator adopts the victim role and accuses the true victim of being an offender. This can occur when an actually guilty perpetrator assumes the role of "falsely accused" and attacks the accuser's credibility and blames the accuser of being the perpetrator of a false accusation. Institutional courage™Institutional courage is the antidote to institutional betrayal. It includes institutional accountability and transparency, as when institutions respond well to disclosures and when institutions conduct anonymous surveys of victimization within the institution and then use the data to become healthier. Betrayal blindnessBetrayal blindness, a key concept of betrayal trauma theory, is the unawareness, not-knowing, and forgetting exhibited by people towards betrayal. Victims, perpetrators, and witnesses may display betrayal blindness in order to preserve relationships, institutions, and social systems upon which they depend. Betrayal trauma A betrayal trauma occurs when someone you trust and/or someone who has power over you mistreats you. For instance, it's a betrayal trauma when your boss sexually harasses you. Our research shows that betrayal traumas are toxic. They are associated with measurable harm, both physical and mental. Institutional betrayalInstitutional betrayal, developed from betrayal trauma theory, occurs when the institution you trust or depend upon mistreats you. It can be overt but it can also be less obvious, for instance, a failure to protect you when protection is a reasonable expectation. Our research shows that institutional betrayal is also related to measurable harm —again both mental and physical.

Bestselling Author, Corporate Trained Business Woman/EntrepreneurInternationalShadesofBeauty.com is: WHERE  Information about the Global Virtual Hair & Beauty Show.HAPPENING: on November 12th-14th,2021. All people, The Public, Beauty/Fashion Professionals Students, Hair & Body Care Industry Product Representatives are Welcome to the Exciting Event.Dr. Robyn Joppy is the Mastermind Business Women behind this Vision & Event. You can contact  her here:Dr Robyn: https://twitter.com/Dr_RobynJoppyTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntShadesBeautyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intshadesbeauty/It is Great to Hear MORE Women of Color Innovating in the Beauty Industry & Becoming Business Owners.With more than 300 workshops and keynote presentations, Dr. Robyn Joppy pursued her love of education and completed her doctoral degree in Leadership Management at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Additionally, Dr. Joppy received her master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) and a graduate certificate in Human Resources Development from Pennsylvania University (Penn State), and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing and Speech Communications from Syracuse University.Combined with her membership in the Health Care Compliance Association, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Dr. Joppy is considered an expert in the areas of compliance education and training, human resource development, mentoring and coaching, and market research and analysis. Her knowledge of international health care policy and financing issues, compliance requirements, trends, legislation, and initiatives has served her well.After working and serving many years in corporate America, Robyn leaped into entrepreneurship and founded One Accord Consulting Firm, LLC in June 2016 and Pearls Management in 2018. A native of central Pennsylvania in the United States of America, Dr. Joppy takes great pride as an active advocate for her profession with establishing and maintaining relationships across hospitals, community groups, providers and government officials. She was born in Harrisburg, PA and currently resides there. She enjoys expanding her horizons by traveling the globe and has the desire to visit every continent.© 2021 Building Abundant Success!!2021 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music  ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

James is a volunteer for Bay Staters for Natural Medicine, a grassroots community group educating city leaders on plant medicines and the war on drugs. His passion is rooted in experiences growing up in a neighborhood plagued by prohibition-linked violence and seeing loved ones struggle with addiction. In his day job, he works as legislative director to a Massachusetts state representative that chairs the legislature's cannabis committee and formerly did legislative work for the City Council of Berkeley. He holds a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from USC and a B.A. in economics and history from Columbia. His views do not necessarily represent his employer's. https://www.instagram.com/baystaters/

Thomas Russo currently serves as Town Manager in Newton, NJ, with 14 years of dedicated service to the County Seat of Sussex County, NJ.  Thomas Russo has 24 years of experience in municipal and county government as well as the nonprofit sector.  His experience includes but is not limited to budgeting, purchasing, human resources, public relations, project oversight, contract negotiations, government relations, economic revitalization & redevelopment, and community relations.  Thomas Russo is a competent and confident servant leader; a proven visionary and strategic thinker with highly effective communications and organizational skills.  Thomas Russo previously served as an elected official in two NJ municipalities.  He was a Committeeman in Bernards Township from 2014–2017.  He served as a Councilman, Council Vice President, and Council President in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township from 1998–2005, earning the distinction as the youngest-ever elected Governing Body member in the history of the Township.  Thomas Russo also dedicated time to countless political campaigns from 1992–2014 attending several inaugurations and conventions.  He was selected as part of the inaugural class of young elected leaders at the 1stNational Young Elected Leaders Conference, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University.  He was also chosen by the NJ Herald in 2009 as one of 40 influential people in Sussex County under the age of 40.  Other relevant professional experience includes his service as a Fundraising Associate at Far Brook School in Short Hills, NJ; Director of Public Affairs and Information at the Morris County Sheriff's Office in Morristown, NJ; Manager of Development at Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ; Senior Editor, Communications at Organon Pharma USA; and Assistant Township Manager in Randolph, NJ.  Thomas Russo is a member of the New Jersey Municipal Management Association (NJMMA) and as Chairman of the Statewide Insurance Fund, a committed group of over 80 NJ municipalities that pool resources to manage insurance claims and coverage.  He is a Community Advisory Board member of both Newton Medical Center - Atlantic Health Group and Bristol Glen Independent and Assisted Living Methodist Community.  He is also an Executive Committee member of the North Jersey Municipal Employee Benefits Fund (NJMEBF), a consortium of forward-thinking communities which pool resources to effectively manage employee health insurance costs.  Thomas Russo has a Certified Public Manager (CPM) degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University/State of NJ, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Seton Hall University, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in both Communication and Political Science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.  He is an adjunct professor in the undergraduate LEAD program at Pillar College, Newark, NJ; an adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at his alma mater, Seton Hall University, in South Orange, NJ, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on nonprofit management and leadership; and an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ, where he teaches graduate courses in the School of Public and Global Affairs.  In 2022, Mr. Russo will be an adjunct professor at both Florida State University (online MPA program) and Florida International University (online MPA program).  Thomas recently published his first book, a memoir of his life experiences and how he gave up New Jersey politics and found servant leadership as his calling.  The purpose of his book, There Are No Politics In Heaven, is to help individuals work through their brokenness and improve their lives with spirituality as their cornerstone.  Mr. Russo is also a student in the Public Leadership Credential (PLC) Program at Harvard University's renowned Kennedy School of Government.  He currently attends Grace Fellowship Chapel with his family in Bedminster, NJ, and serves as a volunteer with Pause Ministries in Basking Ridge, NJ.  He resides in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, NJ with his wife Patricia, Director of The Children's Corner Preschool, the largest ministry of Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church.  They have two college-age daughters, Ashley (The Pennsylvania State University) and Krista (Florida State University).

Thomas Russo currently serves as Town Manager in Newton, NJ, with 14 years of dedicated service to the County Seat of Sussex County, NJ. Thomas Russo has 24 years of experience in municipal and county government as well as the nonprofit sector. His experience includes but is not limited to budgeting, purchasing, human resources, public relations, project oversight, contract negotiations, government relations, economic revitalization & redevelopment, and community relations. Thomas Russo is a competent and confident servant leader; a proven visionary and strategic thinker with highly effective communications and organizational skills. Thomas Russo previously served as an elected official in two NJ municipalities. He was a Committeeman in Bernards Township from 2014–2017. He served as a Councilman, Council Vice President, and Council President in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township from 1998–2005, earning the distinction as the youngest-ever elected Governing Body member in the history of the Township. Thomas Russo also dedicated time to countless political campaigns from 1992–2014 attending several inaugurations and conventions. He was selected as part of the inaugural class of young elected leaders at the 1stNational Young Elected Leaders Conference, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University. He was also chosen by the NJ Herald in 2009 as one of 40 influential people in Sussex County under the age of 40. Other relevant professional experience includes his service as a Fundraising Associate at Far Brook School in Short Hills, NJ; Director of Public Affairs and Information at the Morris County Sheriff's Office in Morristown, NJ; Manager of Development at Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ; Senior Editor, Communications at Organon Pharma USA; and Assistant Township Manager in Randolph, NJ. Thomas Russo is a member of the New Jersey Municipal Management Association (NJMMA) and as Chairman of the Statewide Insurance Fund, a committed group of over 80 NJ municipalities that pool resources to manage insurance claims and coverage. He is a Community Advisory Board member of both Newton Medical Center - Atlantic Health Group and Bristol Glen Independent and Assisted Living Methodist Community. He is also an Executive Committee member of the North Jersey Municipal Employee Benefits Fund (NJMEBF), a consortium of forward-thinking communities which pool resources to effectively manage employee health insurance costs. Thomas Russo has a Certified Public Manager (CPM) degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University/State of NJ, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Seton Hall University, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in both Communication and Political Science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is an adjunct professor in the undergraduate LEAD program at Pillar College, Newark, NJ; an adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at his alma mater, Seton Hall University, in South Orange, NJ, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on nonprofit management and leadership; and an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ, where he teaches graduate courses in the School of Public and Global Affairs. In 2022, Mr. Russo will be an adjunct professor at both Florida State University (online MPA program) and Florida International University (online MPA program). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/odell-glenn-jr/support

Audrey interviews Kent “Swampy” Glade. Yes, as in the Kentucky Glades! Just in time for Earth Day! He has been involved in the study of environmental and historical events of humanity. He offers over 40 years of experience in personal survival, resource management, urban planning and natural disaster assistance. Kent earned a Bachelor's of Science in forestry at the University of Kentucky and a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) at Kentucky State University. Professionally, he became a certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) with the Society of Wetland Scientists. Hear his story of wanting to save the planet starting with the wetlands and supplying clean water in Africa. Learn how can we join him by doing our part and also supporting his cause. The climate and environment is everyone's business. Learn more about Kent at www.swampy.org Do your part for Earth Day everyday.  You can also visit www.kentglade.com for additional information on his products and programs.Thank you for watching. Please share this webisode and subscribe to our channel and network mwmg.tv. Audio Tracks Licensed through Story Blocks or Apple iMovie AudioBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDesignrr Get Instant Transcripts from your Podcast, Video, or Webinar Riverside.fm Professional Remote Content Creation StudioAltogether Domains, Hosting and More Bringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Business Cards Let's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease Rate & ReviewVisit Altogether Marketing LLC

Diagnosed at age 33 with end-stage cancer and thriving IN NEW WAYS now 28 years later, Kristi offers a unique and uplifting perspective on embracing gratefulness.She offers many practices and 5 KEY PRINCIPLES of gratefulness for coming alive in new ways that go far beyond what many of us know about gratitude, which we'll talk about later.Here is one major distinction she notes: “Gratitude waits for something to happen; gratefulness just waits for us to be awake.”Kristi Nelson is the author of the recently released book, Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted, and the Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living. She has spent her adult life immersed in the rewarding work of non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change.In 2001, Kristi founded a values-based fundraising consulting and training and leadership coaching company, and in this capacity, worked with organizations such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Spirit in Action, Wisdom 2.0, and The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, among others. She was also the founding Director of the Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist, Director of Development at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Director of Development and Community Relations for the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society.Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master's in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies from Harvard University.“My illness taught me greater empathy for the wounded places inside everyone that we cannot see, touch, or imagine — and not to take what we see of each other at face value. So many of our illnesses, struggles, and disabilities are hidden, and many people who appear to have disabilities are, in other ways, far more intact than we might be. The most important parts of us long for the sincere invitation to show themselves and be acknowledged in both our brokenness and beauty.The surgery to remove cancer that had metastasized to my spine repaired me and readied me for treatment. But it did far more than that. It cracked me open and taught me unmitigated awe for the capacities of the body to function, to repair and recover, to heal, and to carry on. It opened my eyes and heart to better appreciate the courage with which so many people live their days. The human capacity for tenacity and resilience is perpetually astonishing. I learned that our bodies are a never-ending blessing worthy of our full-blown, moment-to-momentappreciation and wonder — no matter what.” -- Kristi Nelson-- “Grateful living reminds you that the body is worthy of your most grateful regard and is always available to receive your care. No matter how broken you might feel, remember that you are always whole. And you are always a source of awe, just as you are. It is a hugely generative practice to bring greater tenderness and empathy to the body — yours and others'.” -- Kristi NelsonKristi defines what living with gratitude means to her and how her sense of worthiness impacts her work now and her sense of living gratefully.Utilizing the principles of STOP, LOOK, and GO, which she describes in detail, can help unlock gratitude.Other key thoughts of hers:“ When appreciation guides our relationship to ourselves, and we feel self-compassion, this provides us a frame of reference to better appreciate and feel compassion for others too.” * * *“Possibility is awakened, or not, every day through how we treat ourselves...We cannot know what is possible with others or with life until we give ourselves permission for a more unlimited and grateful experience of ourselves.” * * *“If you were to STOP WAITING and treat yourself exactly as you long to, what new opportunities would arise?” We discuss the power of emotions, feeling them, welcoming them, and BECOMING VULNERABLE.Gail discusses the importance of learning to receive to improve health and well-being.  She says in her own book, Cancer as a Love Story, and in coaching others through transformation and cancer, that many who get breast cancer are in the helping professions and often over give to others, sometimes at the expense of their own health.--Kristi noted she had to learn to receive through her healing journey and made a profound statement: “Giving at the expenseof receiving is selfish.” Kristi elaborates on how hard that was for her to do initially, and how receiving changed her life.She also offers a key insight on valuing others: “May you hold your relationships as sacred, with humility and generosity.” ~ Kristi NelsonBrilliant Grateful Rule Questions for leaning in and listening Kristi shares:What do you want me to be sure to understand? What would make you feel seen and understood right now? What could I do or say that would be reparative or healing for you? What would be meaningful to you as an outcome of this conversation? What other questions would help get to the matter at heart?THE 5 GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF GRATEFULNESS offered by Kristi:1) Life is a Gift. When you greet each moment gratefully, you are always receiving.2) Everything is a Surprise. When you open to wonder, opportunities abound.3) The Ordinary is Extraordinary. When you take nothing for granted, life is abundant.4) Appreciation is Generative. When you tend what you value, what you value thrives.5) Love is Transformative. When you embrace the fullness of life, your heart overflows.Kristi's brilliant book: Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted, which is now available at Bookshop (Indie book purveyors), Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.To learn more about Kristi's work as Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living, go to gratefulness.org, where there are also many daily meditations and practices for expanding in gratefulness.

For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode135/    Description Kristi Nelson, author of Wake Up Grateful and executive director of A Network for Grateful Living, thinks a lot about gratitude. To her, gratitude is about living a grateful way of life and cultivating a perspective of gratefulness that influences our entire approach to how we show up in life. With a ‘take nothing for granted' commitment to living, Kristi invites us to explore what it means to treasure, savor, appreciate, cherish and celebrate our lives. Guest Bio Kristi Nelson is author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted and the Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living. She has spent her adult life immersed in the rewarding work of non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master's in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University.   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She's a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.   Mentioned in this Episode   Guest's book: Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted: https://bookshop.org/books/wake-up-grateful-the-transformative-practice-of-taking-nothing-for-granted/9781635862447   Guest's website: https://gratefulness.org/kristi-nelson/ The Guesthouse by Rumi: https://gratefulness.org/resource/guest-house-rumi/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

We've covered the public's perception of the uniform, but what if you meet someone at work and immediately hit it off? How do you keep it professional if you are both working in the same firehouse?  Here to answer that question is none other than Tessa Rudnick. A fellow firewife and friend of Audra. Tessa Rudnick was elected to the El Cerrito City Council in 2020. She has has worked for local cities as an IT project manager and business analyst, with a focus on public safety. She was the IT Portfolio Coordinator for the Berkeley Fire Department, and was most recently the IT Director for the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability. Tessa has a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from Presidio Graduate School.Follow Tessa:El Cerrito City Council Meetings: https://www.el-cerrito.org/482/Council-Meeting-Videos-MaterialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessarudnick/

Author of the bestselling mythically-inspired YA fantasy A Song Below Water series, Bethany C. Morrow also writes for adult audiences, in genres ranging from speculative literary to historical fiction. In addition to penning novels like Mem and A Chorus Rises, she is a contributor to the young adult anthology Take the Mic, which was the 2020 ILA Social Justice in Literature award winner. A California native now living in north country New York, she hopes to “abolish winter but not in a climate emergency way,” and enjoys spending quality time with her pet lizard and dog.  Mia Jackson is a New York based comedian originally from Georgia. In 2017, Jackson was selected as a New Face by the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and Atlanta's Creative Loafing named her the Critic's Choice Best Stand-Up in the city. She has toured nationally with Amy Schumer and is a featured comic at festivals and clubs across the country. Her first stand up special aired in October 2018 as part of Unprotected Sets on EPIX. Jackson has appeared on NickMom's Night Out, Viceland, Comedy Central's This Week at the Comedy Cellar and was a semi-finalist on Season 9 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Her Comedy Central half hour special debuted in November 2019.  Alvin Irby is a former kindergarten teacher turned award-winning social entrepreneur, international speaker, comedian, and author. He is Founder and Chief Reading Inspirer at Barbershop Books, a literacy program that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops and provides early literacy training to barbers. His work connecting reading to male-centered spaces and involving men in boys’ early reading experiences earned him the National Book Foundation’s 2017 Innovations in Reading Prize. Irby’s popular TED Talk "How to inspire every child to be a lifelong reader," has been viewed over 1 million times. Irby’s nationally-recognized cultural competency workshops help school districts, library systems, and education organizations create relevant and engaging learning experiences for all students.  His Diversity & Inclusion trainings have been described as informative, inspiring, engaging, and humorous. Ir by helps educators better understand and address the systemic and personal challenges that inhibit children’s intrinsic motivation to read and learn. His debut children’s book, Gross Greg, combines Irby’s passion for early literacy and comedy. Gross Greg is a laugh-out-loud story that captures the hilariously gross behavior of kids everywhere. As a stand up comedian, Irby's fresh perspective and smart brand of humor shine through in his comedy album "Really Dense." His clever social commentary and funny observations have not gone unnoticed. Irby won the Clean Comedy Showcase at the 2019 San Diego Comedy Festival and won 2nd place at NYC’s 2019 Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. One of the highlights of Irby’s comedy career was being selected as a national finalist for the StandUp NBC competition and performing at the legendary Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles. Alvin Irby holds a Masters of Science (MS) in Childhood Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education, a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, and a Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Grinnell College. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), Hysterical at FX on Hulu,  Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Mona has spent over two decades developing highly collaborative teams, focused on creating positive impact across the community. She possesses a deep experience in the cultivation and stewardship of public-private partnerships, cross-cultural communication, fundraising, recruitment, and capacity-building. Many assignments have required Mona to relocate to highly disadvantaged communities. She speaks fluent Portuguese and conversational Spanish. After graduating Missouri State University in 1994 with a degree in biology, Mona began her career as a Peace Corps Volunteer working in forestry on the Portuguese-speaking island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe, West Africa. During two years of national service, she served as an integral member of a research team, producing scientific data, which eventually led to the establishment of Obo National Park. Upon returning from São Tomé, Mona was selected to serve as a team leader for the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps in Washington, DC, twice as a group leader for Operation Crossroads Africa (Tanzania and Brazil), and then once again as a Peace Corps (Response) Volunteer in Mozambique. In addition to living and working overseas, Mona spent the 2000s in California, serving five years as a Peace Corps Regional Recruiter (San Francisco) and then five years as a Development Director for California State University, Fresno, where she simultaneously earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in 2012. Mona possesses strong skills in cross-cultural communication, consistently seeking out shared values and goals with others, regardless of background. Her own family is reflective of her bicultural existence, blending values from Africa and the United States under one roof. In fact, in 2014, Mona moved her family to Zimbabwe, where her children attended local schools and she served as Africa Regional Director for Tererai Trent International, a non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on increasing educational opportunities for girls. In 2017, Mona returned to California with her family. She served nearly two years as a fundraiser with United Way before being selected as CEO of Tree Fresno in October 2019. In her latest role, Mona engages her background in forestry and team management to lead the charge in the transformation of the San Joaquin Valley with water-wise trees and increased green space. Mona has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Fresno since 2007. When she is not driving her teenagers from place to place, she enjoys a variety of hobbies related to eating well and staying fit.

We're excited to chat with Jamie Mittelman, host of the Flame Bearers Podcast which spotlights woman-identifying Olympians and Paralympians. The podcast is the COVID-adaption of a dream communications position Jamie had been pitching to the International Olympic Committee — details here. She’s a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) graduate student at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). We loved chatting about storytelling through podcasting and all of the phenomenal women Flame Bearers is highlighting. Flame Bearers: The women athletes carrying Tokyo’s torch celebrates the journeys of Tokyo’s unsung women olympians & paramlympians and provides action-oriented analysis of the issues closest to their hearts. We spotlight some of our world’s greatest master of resiliency & arms listeners with tips + calls to action for how we can all better stand together. Follow Flame Bearers on Facebook, LinkedIn, Website, and Instagram Listen to the Flame Bearers pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm Up!

In this episode, I speak to Kristi Nelson the author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. Kristi has spent most of her adult life in non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master's in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University. Kristi is a stage IV cancer survivor who feels blessed to work with her beloved colleagues in sharing the gifts of gratefulness with people around the world.The episode discusses: Being Grateful vs GratitudeNavigating Uncertainty in LifeThe Power of Letting GoThe Practice of Stop, Look, GoA Grateful Leader A Grateful Love and much moreConnect with Kristi Nelson:Homepage: https://gratefulness.org/about/our-team/A Network for Grateful Living: https://gratefulness.org/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: https://twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: https://instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for our email meditations. 

In this bonus episode with author Kristi Nelson, we talk about how she transitioned her self-perception from “creativity appreciator” to “creative person.” She also talks about the gift of envy and how it has served her. Kristi Nelson is the executive director of A Network for Grateful Living and author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. She has spent most of her adult life in non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. In 2001, Kristi founded a values-based fundraising consulting and training, and leadership coaching business, and in this capacity worked with organizations such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Spirit in Action, Wisdom 2.0, and The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. During this time, she was also founding Director of the Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist, Director of Development at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Director of Development and Community Relations for the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society. She received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University.Kristi Nelson’s book: Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing For GrantedKristi’s moving story of living through stage IV cancer  This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

Eyes Wide Shut Memoir Author, Life Coach, Entreprenuer, Chatiela Underwood sits down with the GreatHER Purpose podcast to discuss h,er book and how surviving abuse and trauma led her to find her inner purpose to inspire and empower others. Chatiela Underwood is a native of Dayton, Ohio. She is an ambitious single mother of two beautiful blessings. Chatiela, is a product of Trotwood Madison Schools, and a High School Graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Ms. Underwood Graduated from Central State University, with a Bachelor of Art, in Political Science, with a focus on Criminal Justice. Chatiela also holds a master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) obtained from Capella University. Ms. Underwood is a former radio personality Co-host, and Producer of Rise to Shine Radio, Elohim & Kim, and Authors Supporting Authors. Chatiela is the CEO of Courage Ink LLC a publishing organization focusing on awareness books with a message to expose, inspire, and motivate change and survival. She is an active member of her community. Ms. Underwood is passionate about the benefits of Education and enjoys her travels as a motivational speaker. Ms. Underwood believes in sharing her testimony to motivate and inspire the lives of others. Chatiela is proud to present her debut novel, “Eyes Wide Shut!” A Courage Ink Publication. It's a critically acclaimed story of military love, and mental illness. Underwood shares a story based on true events that spotlight the life of a soldier exhibiting difficulty in adjusting to civilian life, signs and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and the emotional strain it has on families as a whole. Enjoy, more than 45,000 words of raw emotion, drama, and suspense as the story of Storm and Carter captivate the lives of its readers. Eyes-wide shut is coming to various bookstores, and online retailers and is also in script development for movie formatting. “You can't press pause on this thing called life, not even if you wanted to…” -Chatiela Underwood https://www.a-spire.me/chatiela-under...​ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How might gratefulness infuse your creative practice with trust, awe, acceptance and wonder? In this episode we speak with Kristi Nelson, author of Wake Up Grateful: the Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted, about the surprisingly practical ways gratefulness inspires and fuels our creativity. She offers lots of prompts and how-to steps. Kristi Nelson is the executive director of A Network for Grateful Living and author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. She has spent most of her adult life in non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. In 2001, Kristi founded a values-based fundraising consulting and training, and leadership coaching business, and in this capacity worked with organizations such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Spirit in Action, Wisdom 2.0, and The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. During this time, she was also founding Director of the Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist, Director of Development at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Director of Development and Community Relations for the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society. She received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University.Kristi Nelson’s book: Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing For Grantedhttps://gratefulness.org/Kristi’s story of moving through stage IV cancer https://gratefulness.org/resource-category/poetry/ This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

About Lakisa LaKisa (Kisa) Carter is energetic and passionate about assisting people with their real estate needs. She epitomizes integrity, energy and creative service in the details of each real estate transaction. Kisa strives to advocate for and attend to the real estate needs of her clients and create a positive experience for all parties involved in real estate activities. Kisa moved to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area over 10 years ago after completing a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) at Baruch College (CUNY), in New York and serving 8 years in the United States Air Force (USAF). Throughout her professional career, she has served the public in various professional capacities in the non-profit, private and government industries. When she is not helping people with their real estate needs, her hobbies include Spartan races, yoga, interior decorating and international travel   Click Here to Read My Bio!   Click Here to Read My Google Reviews! Download the Homesnap real estate app here to begin your home search: https://www.homesnap.com/LaKisa-Carter Music credits @tidalwavstudios #propertywarrior #therisecreatingyourvoice #realestate #land #realtor #house #condo #rental #townhouse #condo Lakisa Carter - DC/MD Realtor

Are you struggling to find the message that will give you the results you seek? Do you want to find a niche to get people actually buying your products & services? Are you looking to find something to build a real business around? Well then you're probably wondering if this can be a reality for you where you live a lifestyle you dream of while making a true difference in the world. Well you've landed on the right post. We have Sheldon Primus here to show you how to find your niche and dominate the field. Check in now to this convo and finally discover your right message, your unique niche, your path to crushing it with your business. You'll learn: • How to finally find a niche that works for you and your future clients • How to skip through the noise and focus on giving out the right message to the world • What is the correct way to discover that one thing that may or may not be your passion Jump on this episode if you're … You'll definitely don't want to miss this one! Sheldon Primus is a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), Certificate for Occupational Safety Manager (COSM)and holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in environmental policy. He has been in the environmental and occupational safety field since 1994. Additionally, he is a trainer for the COSM and COSS program of the Alliance Safety Council-Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sheldon is an authorized OSHA General Industry and Construction trainer for the 10 and 30-hour Outreach program. Sheldon is a guest columnist for the online publications of Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) and WaterOnline. He has written an article regarding regulatory compliance, operator safety, and wastewater process control. He has written a book entitled “7 Steps to Starting a Profitable Safety Consulting Business”. In October 2018, Sheldon is expected to finish his second book “The Future of OSHA: The Donald Trump era”. Currently, Sheldon is the owner/CEO of Utility Compliance Inc. and its subsidiary, OSHA Compliance Help, an international safety consulting, training, and a regulatory agency compliance assistance company based in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Sheldon served as part of the Water Environmental Federation (WEF) Water Sector Safety Committee and the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) taskforce on All Hazards Communication training for the Water and Wastewater Sector. Sheldonprimus.com ______________________________ The Authority Project is a Livestream/Podcast digital marketing show that helps digital marketers, coaches, consultants & creators build authority in their niche. We talk to guests on each show who speak on how they've built authority in their businesses and how you can mimic their success. Learn how to develop authority, build your audience and attract better clients to your business. Tune in on audio or livestream M-W-F & bring your questions! And sign up to the AuthorityLetter.com for my 3-part Video Series on building your authority platform and my way-too-transparent letters on online marketing.

The benefits of gratitude are plentiful. Yet there's a tendency to take things for granted, even what matters most. How can gratefulness be cultivated without the painful experience of a wake-up call? Our guest, Kristi Nelson, author of the new book Wake Up Grateful, shares her wisdom on how to develop the mindset and practices to be grateful in our day to day lives. Kristi and I discuss: The mission of her organization A Network for Grateful Living The distinction between gratitude and gratefulness - and why it matters The role gratefulness has played in her life Why gratefulness is especially important now How being grateful can help relationships Why Thanksgiving can be a springboard to gratefulness year-round Her new book: Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted What one thing you can start to do if you want to be more grateful in your life Kristi joins us from Massachusetts. __________________________ Bio Kristi Nelson is the Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living (gratefulness.org).  She’s also the author of a new book Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. Kristi has spent most of her adult life in non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. In 2001, Kristi founded a values-based fundraising consulting and training, and leadership coaching business, and in this capacity worked with organizations such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Spirit in Action, Wisdom 2.0, and The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. During this time, she was also founding Director of the Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist, Director of Development at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Director of Development and Community Relations for the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society. Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University. Kristi is a stage IV cancer survivor who feels blessed to work with her beloved colleagues in sharing the gifts of gratefulness with people around the world. She lives in Western MA with her family, and gives thanks every day to be surrounded by the glories of the natural world and a vibrant, loving community. ______________________________ Wise Quotes On Gratitude versus Gratefulness "And I've done some pretty deep dives into the exploration because we love feeling gratitude. It's a fantastic feeling and we love inciting gratitude and other people helping other people feel grateful and yet gratitude tends to be conditional it's fleeting. It's transactional. Often we wait for somebody to do something for us or for something to happen. As we said from the outset it's something that is ephemeral and difficult for us to put our hands around. How do I get more gratitude inducing experiences? And it ends up being a little bit like the pursuit of happiness. I think in that way it's elusive. And it feels out there gratefulness, as I was saying before, is something that we can cultivate as a practice, very similar to mindfulness. And it's a beautiful way to weave together more moments of gratitude. And to learn how to find those experiences of gratitude and to uplift them and to deepen ourselves into them more often. So it's not about being grateful for everything, but gratefulness as the ability to be grateful in every moment. And that's something that we can learn."   On What's Essential  "So this has been a really tough year. I think it's taught us what's essential and helped us come home to that question of How do we value and really live into what is essential fo...

Sheldon Primus is a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), Certificate for Occupational Safety Manager (COSM)and holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in environmental policy. He has been in the environmental and occupational safety field since 1994. Additionally, he is a trainer for the COSM and COSS program of the Alliance Safety Council-Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sheldon is an authorized OSHA General Industry and Construction trainer for the 10 and 30-hour Outreach program. Sheldon is a guest columnist for the online publications of Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) and WaterOnline. He has written an article regarding regulatory compliance, operator safety, and wastewater process control. He has written a book entitled “7 Steps to Starting a Profitable Safety Consulting Business”. In October 2018, Sheldon is expected to finish his second book “The Future of OSHA: The Donald Trump era”. Currently, Sheldon is the owner/CEO of Utility Compliance Inc. and its subsidiary, OSHA Compliance Help, an international safety consulting, training, and a regulatory agency compliance assistance company based in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Sheldon served as part of the Water Environmental Federation (WEF) Water Sector Safety Committee and the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) taskforce on All Hazards Communication training for the Water and Wastewater Sector.

Music by: Jason Kozel On this week's episode Emily chats with Korah Hoffman who is a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) and has her Master's in Public Administration (MPA). Korah gives us advice on how to make it through this pandemic and maintain our sanity. She provides several options for us to do now if we don't have the resources, time or commitment to seek out a mental health professional for help. This episode is not a replacement for medical advice. Always consult with your medical or mental health provider about your mental health and how you're feeling. If you or someone you know needs help or states they are having suicidal thoughts please seek help immediately by calling the suicide prevention hotline. 1-800-273-8255. Links from this week's episode: Korah mentioned some of her love languages in this episode. Do you know your love language? Find out: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ You can put a password on your notes application on your apple products to keep a secure journal: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205794 Flourish www.flourishhumanity.com Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Are you ready to buckle up and hold on tight with me as we climb this stroller-coaster ride of mama-hood? Join me weekly and let's get through this together! Please subscribe! Not ready to subscribe? No big deal! Say hello on one of my social feeds so I can thank you for listening or share this week's episode with a friend! Instagram: @otterlymama - https://www.instagram.com/otterlymama/ Facebook: Otterly Mama - https://www.facebook.com/OtterlyMama/ Twitter: @otterlymama - https://twitter.com/otterlymama Do you want to hear a specific topic in an episode? Contact me via my social feeds above or via email emily@otterlymama.com

In today's episode we sat down with Mia Reyes, the Global Director of Government and Industry Marketing for Microsoft. She comes with a unique perspective as an industry outsider who was recruited into the world of tech.Mia would advise a company that cannot find diverse talent to think about how, what and where they are recruiting. She began working in the tech space when someone identified her talents and realized the benefits she could bring to the company. Many things that employers list as core competencies in tech are actually things that can be taught. Look for the individual qualities you need in an employee and teach the rest. Currently, the barriers to get into tech can feel insurmountable for industry outsiders. In Mia’s opinion, removing that requirement for a degree for certain software engineering roles would help companies find more diverse talent. In regards to apprenticeship programs she finds there's more value in doing real work over a longer period of time than there is in short term stints. Instead of dipping your toes into the water, an apprenticeship is like jumping right into an opportunity. In regards to employee retention, Mia believes it's all about trust. Employees can tell when a company is genuinely investing in diversity and inclusion programs and when they are just paying lip service. For inclusion programs to be successful they have to be driven, promoted, and incentivized from the highest levels of the company. Mia Reyes leads Microsoft's global/worldwide industry marketing and go-to-market business planning and strategy for government. Formerly she was a Policy Director who specialized in digital and financial services policies, representing U.S. technology companies (Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Airbnb and more) and the U.S. private sector in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). She is an accomplished speaker who hosts Microsoft's podcast series Gov Pod, a podcast that discusses how governments are adopting Intelligent technologies. Mia holds a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.Mia Reyes: www.linkedin.com/in/miareyesGov Pod: https://aka.ms/govpodMicrosoft Global Diversity and Inclusion: www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/default.aspxMore episodes of the SnackWalls Podcast: http://podcast.snackwalls.comSnackWalls is powered by San Diego Code School: https://sdcs.ioPlease share like and subscribe for more reach

Judy Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO. She has written and starred in two critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit shows: The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination – Actor). Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in The Public Theater’s all female production of The Taming of The Shrew for Shakespeare in the Park. She also co-starred in Off-Broadway’s Clinton! The Musical, and Disaster! The Musical. Judy plays the role of Chaya on FX’s Better Things. She guest starred on CBS’ Madame Secretary and on the Showtime series I’m Dying Up Here. She has had recurring roles Netflix’s Friends from College and TBS’ Search Party. Judy is the host of the hit podcast, Kill Me Now. She has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show. From 1999-2010, Judy was the host of HBO’s At the Multiplex with Judy Gold. Judy also won two Emmy awards for writing and producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show.  Judy has made numerous appearances on The View, The Today Show, The Wendy Williams Show, and The Steve Harvey Show. She often pops up on The Food Network, but please do not mention Chopped All Stars to her, or Rachel vs. Guy for that matter. Judy’s newest comedy album, Conduct Unbecoming, and her previous albums, Kill Me Now and Judith’s Roommate Had a Baby are available wherever you get your music. Judy Gold is the author of YES I CAN SAY THAT – When They Come for the Comedians We’re All in Trouble,  released this July from Dey Street Books.  Nika King’s talents as a comedian and actor are versatile and dynamic. King is best known for her comedic abilities but in her new breakout role playing Leslie, on the Emmy winning HBO series Euphoria opposite Zendaya and Storm Reid, King showcases a much more dramatic side of herself. In this role, King pulls from her early life in the projects of Liberty City watching her mother and uncles battle addiction and triumphantly overcoming. It is from that resolve and resilience that King offers a dramatic perspective and newfound depth in this role. Watching her mother work hard as a postal worker while battling and defeating addiction shaped King’s perseverance. Her passion for performance started at the early age of five years old. Armed with a silly sense of humor, King started reciting cheeky poems by Langston Hughes. After graduating from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a degree in Theatre Performance, King went on to hone her comedy improv skills at the Groundlings Improv School. King’s comedy has landed her roles on Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black, 2 Broke Girls and the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, Canada. She's also produced and wrote on the hilarious web series Funny Married Stuff and her podcast King Confessions.  Striving to be more than just an actor, King created Jeli, a technology company that reimagines Hollywood through diversity and inclusion. It’s a platform for people of color to navigate the entertainment industry in a supported way by connecting with industry leaders to develop their personal roadmap to success. For more information, visit www.jeli.life  Alvin Irby is a former kindergarten teacher turned award-winning social entrepreneur, international speaker, comedian, and author. He is Founder and Chief Reading Inspirer at Barbershop Books, a literacy program that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops and provides early literacy training to barbers. His work connecting reading to male-centered spaces and involving men in boys’ early reading experiences earned him the National Book Foundation’s 2017 Innovations in Reading Prize. Irby’s popular TED Talk "How to inspire every child to be a lifelong reader," has been viewed over 1 million times. Irby’s nationally-recognized cultural competency workshops help school districts, library systems, and education organizations create relevant and engaging learning experiences for all students.  His Diversity & Inclusion trainings have been described as informative, inspiring, engaging, and humorous. Ir by helps educators better understand and address the systemic and personal challenges that inhibit children’s intrinsic motivation to read and learn. His debut children’s book, Gross Greg, combines Irby’s passion for early literacy and comedy. Gross Greg is a laugh-out-loud story that captures the hilariously gross behavior of kids everywhere. As a stand up comedian, Irby's fresh perspective and smart brand of humor shine through in his comedy album "Really Dense." His clever social commentary and funny observations have not gone unnoticed. Irby won the Clean Comedy Showcase at the 2019 San Diego Comedy Festival and won 2nd place at NYC’s 2019 Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. One of the highlights of Irby’s comedy career was being selected as a national finalist for the StandUp NBC competition and performing at the legendary Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles. Alvin Irby holds a Masters of Science (MS) in Childhood Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education, a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, and a Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Grinnell College. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Episode #48: Dr. Lisa Rawlings, EMBA '19, joins us on our podcast today to talk about her vision and goals as the new President and CEO of the National Urban Fellows (NUF) Organization. National Urban Fellows is a rigorous, full-time graduate program comprised of two semesters of academic course work and a nine month mentorship, leading to a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the City University of New York's Bernard M. Baruch College, School of Public Affairs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/onehaas/donations

Zomi and Post Covid-19 Era "The Civic Space" Special Guest: Lia Dim Sian Nem Master in Public Administration (MPA), Florida State University, USA. B.A. (English), Dagon University.

Interview with Melissa Park and Meditation on releasing trauma. About Melissa: Melissa Park, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been licensed for over 11 years. She has been working in the field of mental health and developmental disabilities since 1997. Has extensive experience working with Autistic and emotionally disturbed children, developmentally disabled individuals, co-morbid disorders in mental health, sex offenders and for the past 14 years has been working with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation providing mental health and behavioral therapy to male inmates. Melissa obtained her bachelor's in Psychology at Cal State Northridge and studied at USC where she obtained her Master's in Social Work (MSW) and later her Master's in Public Administration (MPA). She is currently studying at Southern California University (CSU) and expects to graduate in 2022 with her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

On this episode of #ProofofLove, we invited Alice Hlidkova on to discuss the topics of surrogacy and freezing your eggs for future pregnancies. Freezing eggs is a rising trend and Alice who recently went through the procedure gives us some answers to our questions: What does it mean to freeze your eggs and what is the process? What is the average age for a woman to freeze her eggs and at what age do the chances of becoming pregnant go down? Do your genetics affect the likelihood of getting pregnant? We also discuss the topic of surrogacy and Alice through her research provides us with some answers to: The costs of surrogacy in the U.S. What the legal obligations are for being a surrogate The role of the surrogate mother in the child’s life She gives us some background into her new book, “Pretty Girl Complex: The Story of a Superheroine.” The book she describes is based on a conversation with a woman from the crypto space.  The character, Katie Washington is a Miami based dancer who becomes a parent before becoming a surrogate parent to a woman named Amy who couldn’t have a child due to her contracting HIV. Alice shares with us the driving force and motivation for her writing the story about the death of her stepmom at 36 of ovarian cancer who was unable to have children.  About the Guests: Alice Hlidkova is a futurist, startup coach, and technology consultant, who was raised in New York City. She is also an international media personality and speaker, who co-founded New Economies LTD to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies, such as blockchain, fintech, and artificial intelligence through high-quality, educational video content. Alice completed a writing course at New York University. She received her Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from Carnegie Mellon University in 2017, where she helped launch several tech programs and the MetroLab Network Initiative to bring new technologies from labs to cities. As a freelance investigative journalist and entrepreneur, Alice has spent a decade writing articles on technology, business, culture, and women. In recent years, she ghostwrites for clients, with her latest work published in Forbes and Inc. magazines. She continues to explore women as superheroines and how demographic patterns and new technologies intersect. Alice enjoys advocating for women in tech, splitting her time between London and the United States. Do you have a burning question, or a show idea for us?  Please email us at tatiana@proofoflovecast.com! If you like this content, please send a tip with BTC to: 1Q2QHoNowg8D2QzWhBQU1YrraG771aCpgS More Info:   www.TatianaMoroz.com www.alicehlidkova.com https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Girl-Complex-Story-Superheroine/dp/1700120972/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=alice+hlidkova&qid=1576806511&sr=8-1 CryptoMediaHub.com Friends and Sponsors of the Show): www.LetsTalkBitcoin.com/ www.TheTatianaShow.com Remember, this is a new show, so if you like it, please be sure to tell 3 friends!   Leave a good review on Itunes, and be sure to follow us on our socials! *You have been listening to Proof of Love.  This show may contain adult content, language, and humor and is intended for mature audiences.  If that’s not you, please stop listening. Nothing you hear on Proof of Love is intended as financial advice, legal advice, therapy or really, anything other than entertainment.  Take everything you hear with a grain of salt. Oh, and if you’re hearing to us on an affiliate network, the ideas and views expressed on this show, are not necessarily of the those of the network you are listening on, or of any sponsors or any affiliate products you may hear about on the show.

This past weekend the Brodies did there first live podcast from Hoodie Season Vol 4. Hoodie Season is a kickback where there is nothing but good energy and vibes.  All proceeds go to the Hustlers Guild which is a organization designed to help children in the south east area of DC. We got to interview some great people there. Dana McGinty MD is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1986. The ground work for his medical training was laid as an undergraduate at Howard University where he graduated summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, elected in 1981 as a junior. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at Washington Hospital Center, Dr. McGinty established his private practice in Washington , DC in 1991. As a lifelong resident of DC, Dr. McGinty maintains strong ties with the community. In 2006, Dr. McGinty added another dimension to his medical practice when he pursued another interest and became a Licensed Medical Acupuncturist upon completing his training at the Center for Pain Research in San Francisco, CA. He has found many helpful applications in his routine care where acupuncture is an important addition or even superior to some of the things Western medicine has to offer. Dr. McGinty practices Integrative Medicine, which is Primary Care Medicine with the addition of therapies such as Acupunctureas well as promotion of lifestyle changesand embracing natural and herbal remedies for appropriate problems.. 20 min mark- Maude Okrah is an entrepreneur who is passionate about bringing solutions to underserved minority markets. She has over 10 years of experience working in the strategy space with startups and Fortune 500 companies. She is CEO of Bonnti, a beauty technology company focused on women of color.  They bring the professionals right to you with a curated experience. It's been described as the Uber Black for Beauty.They have been featured in Forbes, Inc, Ebony Magazine and have worked with companies and organizations such as Obama Foundation, Essence, Ebony,  BET, Warner Brothers, Cirque du Soleil and CBS. Maude is Ghanian American and originally from Boston, MA. She is an alumnus of Emerson College. 35 min mark - Jason Spears is a native of Piedmont, Alabama and a 2009 graduate of Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, where he earned his degree in Political Science/History. For more than five years Jason worked as an Legislative Associate and Deputy Communication Director for Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton of the District of Columbia, where he worked on a portfolio of issues, which included health care, education, and foreign affairs. Jason was also Congresswoman Norton's advisor and event specialist for the Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys. Currently, Jason is a full-time student at The New York University Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service where he is earning his Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy.Please make sure you guys subscribe/rate and follow us :https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-brodieshttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-brodies-43079223/https://open.spotify.com/show/3fWskouBgDXALgDcFPxMFfhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheBrodies)

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Libby Lok is a Consultant at Continuity Family Business Consulting and an Advisor to her family’s hotel management and development company, Lok Group of Companies. Libby’s 15+ years’ of experience in organizational development and group dynamics helps her engage diverse stakeholders to move through uncertainty and conflict to become a force to be reckoned with. Before joining Continuity, Libby worked at her family’s hotel company as Vice President of Operations and then President. She spearheaded a significant organizational transformation to secure the company’s long-term future and competitiveness. Prior to joining Lok Group of Companies, Libby worked in the social sector as a researcher, public policy analyst, consultant, board member, and founder of a nonprofit organization. She has called New York City, Washington, D.C., Italy, and California home. Libby has a Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree from NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC).

Thomas Russo Jr Mr. Thomas Russo Jr currently serves as Town Manager in Newton, NJ, with over eleven years of dedicated service to the County Seat of Sussex County, NJ.  Mr. Russo has over 20 years of experience in municipal and county government, as well as the nonprofit sector. His experience includes budgeting, purchasing, human resources, public relations, project oversight, contract negotiations, government relations, economic revitalization & redevelopment, and community relations.  Mr. Russo is a competent and confident servant leader; a proven visionary and strategic thinker with highly effective communications and organizational skills. Mr. Russo previously served as an elected official in two NJ municipalities.  He was a Committeeman in Bernards Township from 2014 – 2017. He served as a Councilman, Council Vice President and Council President in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township from 1998 – 2005, earning the distinction as the youngest-ever elected governing body member in the history of the Township.  Mr. Russo also dedicated time to countless political campaigns from 1992 – 2014 attending several inaugurations and conventions. He was selected as part of the inaugural class of young elected leaders at the 1st National Young Elected Leaders Conference, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University.  He was also chosen by the NJ Herald in 2009 as one of 40 influential people in Sussex County under the age of 40.  Other relevant career experience includes his service as a Fundraising Associate at Far Brook School in Short Hills, NJ; Director of Public Affairs and Information at the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in Morristown, NJ; Manager of Development at Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ; Senior Editor, Communications at Organon Pharma USA; and Assistant Township Manager in Randolph, NJ. Mr. Russo is a member of the New Jersey Municipal Management Association (NJMMA) and is Chairman of The Statewide Insurance Fund, a committed group of almost 80 NJ municipalities which pool resources to manage insurance claims and coverage.  He is a Community Advisory Board member of both Newton Medical Center - Atlantic Health Group and Bristol Glen Independent and Assisted Living Methodist Community. He is also an Executive Committee member of the North Jersey Municipal Employee Benefits Fund (NJMEBF), a consortium of forward-thinking communities which pool resources to effectively manage health insurance costs. Mr. Russo has a Certified Public Manager (CPM) degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University/State of NJ, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Seton Hall University, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication and Political Science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.  In addition to undergraduate adjunct teaching at Pillar College in Newark, NJ, Mr. Russo is an adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at his alma mater, Seton Hall University, in South Orange, NJ, where he teaches graduate courses on nonprofit management and leadership.  He has recently finished a memoir of his life experiences and how he gave up politics and became a born-again Christian in September 2015. The purpose of his book, There Are No Politics In Heaven, published in 2019, is to help men improve their lives with Jesus as their cornerstone. He currently attends Grace Fellowship Chapel with his family in Bedminster, NJ and serves as a volunteer with Pause Mens Ministries in Basking Ridge, NJ, an organization committed to the recovery and restoration of men through biblical teachings and principles.  He currently resides in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, NJ with his wife Patricia, the Director of The Children’s Corner Preschool at Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church. They have two college-age daughters, Ashley (The Pennsylvania State University) and Krista (Florida State University).

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sharifa Extavour and Ingrid Renderos to discuss how K12 teachers can help get our college and career ready seniors prepared for their post-graduation activities. In this episode, you will learn: How should we be preparing K12 students for their post-graduation careers? Options for Students after they graduate What skills should be taught? / What skills aren't being taught? Should there be more of a connection between K-12 and Higher Level teachers? What makes the KIPP Program so important for both students and parents? How can we take advantage of our College & Career Counselors? What role should parents have in preparing students for post-graduation careers? About Our GuestsSharifa Extavour, College and Career Support Manager, KIPP Through College Ingrid Renderos, MPA, Director of Academic Partnerships, Office of the Chancellor, Rutgers University-Newark Sharifa ExtavourAs a College and Career Support manager, Sharifa works with College Persistence Team to improve college persistence outcomes for advisees. She coaches a caseload of KIPP Alumni to meet their academic, financial and career goals through intrusive advising practices. In addition, Sharifa manages the Strong Transition Plan as students prepare to leave the KIPPNJ region's high school- Newark Collegiate Academy. As a leader in her region, she also works with key stakeholders at the high-school to ensure a smooth transition to college/career programs and in doing so, working to support the goal of decreasing ‘summer melt'. Prior to KIPP, Sharifa served in various Enrollment Management roles within Higher education including Operations, managing recruitment efforts, admissions counselors, and working with key stakeholders to support University-wide recruitment efforts and events. Sharifa also managed recruitment efforts for Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF) which provided access to college to students from ‘academically and financially disadvantaged' communities throughout New Jersey. She earned her BA in Sociology, Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and M.A in Student Services. Sharifa enjoys trying different kinds of food, traveling, a good book on Audible, spending time with her family including her dog, Charley. @KIPPNJ Ingrid Renderos, MPAIngrid Renderos currently is the Director of Academic Partnerships for Rutgers University-Newark's Office of the Chancellor. In her position, she manages academic partnerships with various educational institutions, to ensure that partner students receive the support services needed to successfully graduate from Rutgers University-Newark. She is also charged with communicating to her academic partners the various campus-wide initiatives, especially targeting Transfer and First Generation college students. Since Rutgers University-Newark is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), she also collaborates with Latin American General Consulates, as well as community-based organizations that are serving the Latino community in Newark and Greater Newark. She has more than 25 years of experience working in the public sector. Of those, more than 20 years have been spent working for Rutgers University, Columbia University and other higher education institutions running MBA programs, as well as state-wide Management and Leadership programs for Adult Learners. She has a special interest in access to education regardless of socio-economic background, the role of inclusiveness in the New Jersey educational school system, as well as economic development. She has a Master of Public Administration from New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with a specialization in International Administration, and a Bachelor of Science from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business with a double major in Marketing and International Business and a minor in Spanish. She has lived, worked and/or studied in...

Born and raised in New York City to Afro-Dominican parents, Suhaly Bautista-Carolina has designed a career centered on harnessing the collective power of communities through the arts. Over the past 10 years, she has served as a social justice educator, youth advocate, and community organizer both in the U.S. and throughout Latin America. Suhaly has worked in various capacities with organizations such as the Brooklyn Museum, Creative Time, Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI), ArtBuilt, and the Laundromat Project. In 2015, Suhaly was a panelist at ArtPrize7's "Reflecting the Times: Arts & Activism" alongside Dread Scott and Arts.Black. She is also a 2016 alumna of CCCADI’s Innovative Cultural Advocacy Fellowship and a graduate of Columbia University's Summer Teachers and Scholars Institute, "The Many Worlds of Black New York." As a curator, Suhaly has worked to design exhibitions and arts programming on behalf of organizations including Art Connects, ArtSpace, and Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership’s “Black Artstory Month.” Her photographic documents and writings have been published in La Galeria Magazine, Remezcla, United Nations’ International Museum of Women and Caribbean Vistas Journal. She has enjoyed solo exhibitions at New York University (8th Floor Gallery) and La Casa Azul Bookstore and has been featured in Bustle, The Girl Mob, and mitú. Suhaly is a Weeksville Heritage Center Ambassador and serves on the Advisory Boards to Black Girl Project and More Art. She earned her Bachelor’s (B.A.) and Masters in Public Administration (MPA) degrees from NYU, where she was named one of “NYU’s 15 Most Influential Students.” Suhaly lives in Brooklyn with her wife and their daughter, Luna.

Since 1982 the Lethbridge Food Bank has been operated in the community of Lethbridge and serving the surrounding area with a “food share” program. Lethbridge, is home to nearly 100,000 people and growing, making the Lethbridge Food Bank an important part of a vibrant community to ensure a food security resource for families in need. As a non-profit organization, donations from individuals and businesses are essential. During the fall of 2017, The Lethbridge Food Bank, in partnership with My City Care, began the Mindful Munchies program, providing students in need, nutritional food items to help them succeed in the classroom. The program started with 11 schools and agencies and 600 lunches a week. However, within a few months, that number grew to 16 schools/agencies and close to 1,100 lunches a week. As of September 2018, the numbers were 19 schools/agencies with 1400 lunches a week. Child poverty in Canada is no illusion and Lethbridge Food Bank is trying to help remove barriers to learning by aiding children and youth with food. Within the food bank numbers, out of the approximately 1600 individuals served on a monthly bases, 40% are children. The speaker will detail the myriad of services food banks provide and highlight the need to support children and youth with an opportunity to succeed and for people to support agencies who are investing in children's future. Speaker: Maral Kiani Tari Maral Kiani Tari graduated from the University of Calgary with a BA in Law & Society and furthered her education at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, completing her Master of Public Administration (MPA) in 2014. Mrs. Kiani Tari moved to Lethbridge in fall of 2015 to be closer to her family. Mrs. Kiani Tari became the Executive Director of the Lethbridge Food Bank on October 17, 2016 and has enjoyed every moment giving back to the community and establishing the lunch program. Christmas is her favorite time of the year and she enjoys every moment of the festive spirit with her husband and beautiful three-year-old daughter named Aurora. Moderator: Knud Petersen Date: Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 Time: Doors open 11:30 am, Presentation 12 noon, buffet lunch 12:30 pm, Q&A 1 – 1:30 pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion (north door) 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Lethbridge Cost: $14 buffet lunch with dessert/coffee/tea/juice or $2 coffee/tea/juice. RSVP not required Visit the SACPA website: http://www.sacpa.ca Donations of non-perishable food items will gratefully be received by SACPA for Lethbridge food banks

Since 1982 the Lethbridge Food Bank has been operated in the community of Lethbridge and serving the surrounding area with a “food share” program. Lethbridge, is home to nearly 100,000 people and growing, making the Lethbridge Food Bank an important part of a vibrant community to ensure a food security resource for families in need. As a non-profit organization, donations from individuals and businesses are essential. During the fall of 2017, The Lethbridge Food Bank, in partnership with My City Care, began the Mindful Munchies program, providing students in need, nutritional food items to help them succeed in the classroom. The program started with 11 schools and agencies and 600 lunches a week. However, within a few months, that number grew to 16 schools/agencies and close to 1,100 lunches a week. As of September 2018, the numbers were 19 schools/agencies with 1400 lunches a week. Child poverty in Canada is no illusion and Lethbridge Food Bank is trying to help remove barriers to learning by aiding children and youth with food. Within the food bank numbers, out of the approximately 1600 individuals served on a monthly bases, 40% are children. The speaker will detail the myriad of services food banks provide and highlight the need to support children and youth with an opportunity to succeed and for people to support agencies who are investing in children's future. Speaker: Maral Kiani Tari Maral Kiani Tari graduated from the University of Calgary with a BA in Law & Society and furthered her education at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, completing her Master of Public Administration (MPA) in 2014. Mrs. Kiani Tari moved to Lethbridge in fall of 2015 to be closer to her family. Mrs. Kiani Tari became the Executive Director of the Lethbridge Food Bank on October 17, 2016 and has enjoyed every moment giving back to the community and establishing the lunch program. Christmas is her favorite time of the year and she enjoys every moment of the festive spirit with her husband and beautiful three-year-old daughter named Aurora. Moderator: Knud Petersen Date: Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 Time: Doors open 11:30 am, Presentation 12 noon, buffet lunch 12:30 pm, Q&A 1 – 1:30 pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion (north door) 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Lethbridge Cost: $14 buffet lunch with dessert/coffee/tea/juice or $2 coffee/tea/juice. RSVP not required Visit the SACPA website: http://www.sacpa.ca Donations of non-perishable food items will gratefully be received by SACPA for Lethbridge food banks

Since 1982 the Lethbridge Food Bank has been operated in the community of Lethbridge and serving the surrounding area with a “food share” program. Lethbridge, is home to nearly 100,000 people and growing, making the Lethbridge Food Bank an important part of a vibrant community to ensure a food security resource for families in need. As a non-profit organization, donations from individuals and businesses are essential. During the fall of 2017, The Lethbridge Food Bank, in partnership with My City Care, began the Mindful Munchies program, providing students in need, nutritional food items to help them succeed in the classroom. The program started with 11 schools and agencies and 600 lunches a week. However, within a few months, that number grew to 16 schools/agencies and close to 1,100 lunches a week. As of September 2018, the numbers were 19 schools/agencies with 1400 lunches a week. Child poverty in Canada is no illusion and Lethbridge Food Bank is trying to help remove barriers to learning by aiding children and youth with food. Within the food bank numbers, out of the approximately 1600 individuals served on a monthly bases, 40% are children. The speaker will detail the myriad of services food banks provide and highlight the need to support children and youth with an opportunity to succeed and for people to support agencies who are investing in children's future. Speaker: Maral Kiani Tari Maral Kiani Tari graduated from the University of Calgary with a BA in Law & Society and furthered her education at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, completing her Master of Public Administration (MPA) in 2014. Mrs. Kiani Tari moved to Lethbridge in fall of 2015 to be closer to her family. Mrs. Kiani Tari became the Executive Director of the Lethbridge Food Bank on October 17, 2016 and has enjoyed every moment giving back to the community and establishing the lunch program. Christmas is her favorite time of the year and she enjoys every moment of the festive spirit with her husband and beautiful three-year-old daughter named Aurora. Moderator: Knud Petersen Date: Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 Time: Doors open 11:30 am, Presentation 12 noon, buffet lunch 12:30 pm, Q&A 1 – 1:30 pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion (north door) 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Lethbridge Cost: $14 buffet lunch with dessert/coffee/tea/juice or $2 coffee/tea/juice. RSVP not required Visit the SACPA website: http://www.sacpa.ca Donations of non-perishable food items will gratefully be received by SACPA for Lethbridge food banks

Jenabu Williams was born, raised and educated in the East Orange, NJ Public School systems and has a BA in Sociology from Montclair State University, a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) from Rutgers University, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from MSU. Mr. Williams truly enjoys educating and empowering youth, and he has worked with youth and families throughout his professional career. He is currently a Special Education Supervisor in Patterson Public Schools District and has spent countless hours creating policies that impact student achievement.  He is also the International Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Male Mentoring Program called the Sigma Beta Club, which provides leadership and oversight of the Fraternities 2,000 Young Men of Color located throughout the country.  He serves as a deacon and the director of his churches male youth group and he currently resides in East Orange, New Jersey with his loving wife Bennay of 18 years and their two sons Addae (21) and Joshua (8). To contact Jenabu, you can email him at jenabuwilliams@gmail.com or look him up on LinkedIn at Jenabu Williams. To watch the video of him in Joshua, just click on the link below: https://youtu.be/xGpXnBBhRTo ----------------------------    If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com and SHARE this podcast with any young man (or men) you’re mentoring or discipling. And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Spiritual Leader Blueprint AND our Are You the Man ebook.  Are you stuck? Want to go to the next level in your marriage, career, business, or ministry?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. ALL CHAMPIONS have one. Let me coach you for the next 21-Days to help you strengthen your faith, improve your marriage, spiritually lead your family, achieve more, balance your time, grow your ministry, or even stop an addiction. Click here for details: www.CoachMeDrJoe.com Also join us on: Download Our APP:  iPhone or Android Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

Nadia Kist graduated from NYU with a BA and a MA and served as an RA in University Hall for 3 years! She is a public health practitioner with a 15 year career leading global health and development initiatives. Her expertise is integrated HIV/AIDS interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a specialized focus on community and health system strengthening. Currently serving as the Director of Africa Programs with Blood:Water, Nadia has managed complex programmatic implementation and health policy reform through host governments, private sector and civil society partnerships. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Nadia’s work extends across 7 countries the eastern and southern Africa regions. Nadia has a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from New York University in International Public and Non-profit Management (Wagner ’04) and a dual Bachelor of Arts in Politics and African Studies (CAS ’02). She completed a post-graduate certificate in Clinical Research Methods from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2015. Nadia has also made published contributions to numerous conferences, peer-review journals and the World Bank.

On our show today, our guest is Ruth M. Glenn, the CEO and President of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV).  Previously Ms. Glenn was employed by the Colorado Department of Human Services for 28 years and served as the Director of the Domestic Violence Program (DVP) for the last nine of those years.  Ruth has worked and volunteered in the domestic violence field for over 25 years and holds a Masters' in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Colorado Denver, Program on Domestic Violence, as well as a BA in Communications. Ms. Glenn has served on many domestic violence program and funding boards, provided hundreds of presentations on domestic violence victimization and survival, testified before the Colorado state legislature and the United States Congress, and provided consultation, training and technical assistance on a local and national level on victim/survivor issues as they relate to domestic violence.  As a survivor, Ruth also often shares her experience to bring awareness about the dynamics of domestic violence. She is here with us on this episode to talk to us about the work she does at the NCADV and to debunk commonly held myths of survivors and abusers and how survivors and advocates like herself can play a vital role in the crafting of a national narrative in this work that is inclusive, empowering and impactful.  We will be speaking with Ruth about the NCADV's role in the creation of the DisarmDV website and partnership which will address gun violence prevention and reform in America, the role of the media in reporting on domestic violence and in particular, its role in gun violence, and her thoughts on the intersection of race, class and gender as it has played out in the NFL's DV and kneeling policies. Here are links to some of the references we discussed in the course of our conversation: LA Times headline for the Santa Fe Shooting And here is a tweeter commenting on the #genderbias in the reporting of the incident: ...and the media's downplaying of the shooter's abusive childhood, which is often minimized or erased as part of #massshooter media coverage.   Here is the letter that Ruth wrote to Sarah Palin when her son, Track, was arrested on domestic violence charges and Ms. Palin blamed President Obama and mental illness as the reason for his behavior. --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!  

Scott Williams, Vice President, Head of Global Patient Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships at EMD Serono, join us to talk about the companys' new initiative, Embracing Carers. About Scott Scott is actively sought out as a speaker and resource on health issues by the media, policymakers, public health professionals, physician key thought leaders, and patient advocacy leaders. He has been featured as an expert in the New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, Washington Post, Baltimore Times, Medicare Reimbursement Weekly, Chicago Tribune, National Public Radio, St. Petersburg Times, Inside CMS, Dallas Morning News, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, among others. Scott has been a peer reviewer and contributing author to the American Journal of Men's Health, a SAGE Publication. He also founded the Men's Health Caucus within the American Public Health Association. Scott is the former President of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Volunteer Corporation, and former member of the Moravian College Alumni Association Board. Prior to joining EMD Serono, Scott was Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Senior Vice President at Men's Health Network (MHN), Public Relations Manager for sanofi pasteur in Swiftwater, PA, and Senior Analyst of Strategic Services at PharmaStrat, Inc. based in Flemington, NJ. Scott received his BA in Political Science with Honors and a minor in Business Management from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Scott also has a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from American University in Washington, DC. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message

Scott Williams, Vice President, Head of Global Patient Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships at EMD Serono, join us to talk about the companys' new initiative, Embracing Carers. About Scott Scott is actively sought out as a speaker and resource on health issues by the media, policymakers, public health professionals, physician key thought leaders, and patient advocacy leaders. He has been featured as an expert in the New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, Washington Post, Baltimore Times, Medicare Reimbursement Weekly, Chicago Tribune, National Public Radio, St. Petersburg Times, Inside CMS, Dallas Morning News, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, among others. Scott has been a peer reviewer and contributing author to the American Journal of Men’s Health, a SAGE Publication. He also founded the Men’s Health Caucus within the American Public Health Association. Scott is the former President of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Volunteer Corporation, and former member of the Moravian College Alumni Association Board. Prior to joining EMD Serono, Scott was Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Senior Vice President at Men’s Health Network (MHN), Public Relations Manager for sanofi pasteur in Swiftwater, PA, and Senior Analyst of Strategic Services at PharmaStrat, Inc. based in Flemington, NJ. Scott received his BA in Political Science with Honors and a minor in Business Management from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Scott also has a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) from American University in Washington, DC. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message

Dr. Wilmer Leon doesnâ??t just inspire us, he informs us with his intelligence, authenticity, generosity and compassion. At a time when most people in the public eye still parse their pronouncements with caution and are tightly leashed to high-paid consultants who advise them on how to be "beige", Dr. Leon is a breath of fresh air. When it comes to authenticity, he's the real thing. Dr. Leon is a Political Scientist whose primary areas of expertise are Black Politics, American Government, and Public Policy. For 11 years he was a Lecturer in the Political Science Department at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He is the Producer/ Host of the nationally broadcast talk radio program â??Inside the Issues with Wilmer Leonâ?? on Sirius XM Satellite radio channel 126, a nationally syndicated columnist with the Trice Edney News Wire and a regular political commentator on national and international news programs. has appeared innumerable times on all of the major cable and terrestrial TV news networks and is a frequent guest on national radio networks as well. His constitutional activism has been covered and profiled extensively in the print media including the Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many other national and international newspapers and periodicals. Dr. Leon earned a BS degree in Political Science from Hampton Institute, a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Howard University. Wilmer Leon is one of the few Black prophetic voices in the age of Obama. This book confirms this status. Courageous, visionary and consistent!" --Dr. Cornel West Dr. Wilmer Leon has assembled a collection that asks the right questions about race and democracy. In an era when too many are silenced for fear of rocking the boat of the status quo, Wilmer Leon has signaled his willingness to go out on a limb and speak truth to power. Bravo!--Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Economist and Author Are We Better Off: Race, Obama and Public Policy.

  Rena Strober (Rita) made her Broadway debut in Les Miserables (Cosette) and went on to perform in numerous show in NY and across the country. She toured with Topol & Harvey Fierstein in Fiddler on the Roof playing their eldest daughter Tzeitel. Rena also stared opposite Betty Buckley & Peter Scolari in the Off-Broadway comedy White’s Lies. Rena also performed her 1-woman show Spaghetti & Matzo Balls to sold out audiences Off-Broadway. After an illustrious stage career in NY, Rena moved to Los Angeles where she has worked on both the stage & screen. She is a recurring guest star on Disney’s Liv & Maddie, she plays Emily Knowland on Shameless for Showtime and has lent her voice to the Big Bang Theory. On stage she starred opposite French Stewart in Stoneface: The Rise & Fall of Buster Keaton and worked with Jason Alexander on When You’re in Love the Whole World is Jewish. Rena made her movie debut in Waiting in the Wings and couldn’t be happier to have brought Rita to life. Rena also lends her voice to DisneyXD’s Penn Zero, Mattel’s Ever After High and over a dozen video games for Nintendo, and other gaming platforms. When she’s not singing or voicing a 5 year old for a cartoon, Rena teaches voice at the Academy of Music for the blind where she works with blind children ages 4-18 years old. www.renastrober.com Strippers from Waiting In The Wings – with film stamp Synopsis: Waiting In The Wings: The Musical is a feature film where two entertainers, destined for the big time, are mismatched in a casting office from two very different online contests. Tony, a stripper from New York, is cast in an Off-Broadway musical and needs to trade in his tear-away trunks for tap shoes and tights. Anthony, a naive musical theatre enthusiast from Montana, needs to decide if he can strip all the way down just to stay in town. Hilarity ensues as they realize that “to make it” they’re gonna have to learn some new tricks. Shirley Jones, Sally Struthers, and Lee Meriwether round out this heartwarming homage to Broadway with some delightful cameos. Waiting in the Wings Trailer: Making of “Waiting in the Wings” Awards BEST FEATURE FILM – Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) BEST FEATURE FILM – QFlix Philadelphia BEST FEATURE FILM (Audience Choice – First Place) – Rhode Island International Film Festival BEST MUSICAL – Manhattan Film Festival BEST MUSICAL – Garden State Film Festival (Atlantic City) FESTIVAL FAVORITE – B’more Q Fest (Baltimore) FESTIVAL FAVORITE (Audience Choice) – Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBT Film Festival BEST FIRST TIME FEATURE (Audience Choice) – Film Out: San Diego BEST CALIFORNIA FEATURE – California Film Awards BEST ACTOR IN A FEATURE FILM – Pasadena International Film Festival BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (Audience Choice) – Film Out: San Diego CELEBRATION OF COURAGE AWARD – Out Here Now: Kansas City LGBT Film Festival WEBSITE LINK: http://www.witwthemusical.com/   ———————————— REP. MARCUS RICCELLI Floor pic 2015Marcus was born and raised in Spokane, graduating from Mead High School (’96) and Gonzaga University (’00). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. In 2007, he received a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Washington. After graduating from UW, Marcus served as U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell’s Eastern Washington Director, from 2007 to 2010. He served as Senior Policy Advisor to Washington State Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown from 2010 to 2012. As a state representative, Marcus serves as Vice Chair to the Health Care & Wellness Committee. He also serves on the Capital Budget and Transportation committees, andwas elected by his colleagues to leadership role of Deputy Whip. He is an appointed member of the Community Economic Revitalization Board and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee. Outside his duties with the legislature, Marcus recently served as the Operations Manager for the Northeast Community Center. He is also an adjunct professor at Eastern Washington University’s College of Health Science and Public Health Marcus is active in Spokane’s downtown Rotary 21, and he is deeply committed to fostering opportunities for young people in Spokane. He has served as a Big Brother with Big Brothers and Sisters of Spokane, and he is actively involved with the Spokane YMCA Youth Legislature Delegation. He serves on the Spokane advisory board for Daybreak Youth Services, and has served as a City Plan Commissioner. Marcus believes strongly in building relationships and working across the aisle. He was the 2013 organizer of bi-partisan legislative basketball and co-founder of the bi-partisan under-forty legislative caucus. He lives in Spokane with his wife, Amanda, and their two young children. Community Involvement: Chair, Children’s Health One Table Appointee, Community Economic Revitalization Board Appointee, Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee Spokane Advisory Board Member, Daybreak Youth Services Co-Director, Spokane Central YMCA Youth & Government Youth Legislature Program Rotarian, Spokane Rotary Club 21 Member, Financial Education Public-Private Partnership Member, Spokane Public Schools Public Affairs Advisory Council Member, Eastern Washington Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Advisory Council Committee Member, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs Denny Alumni Council Awards and Honors: 2013 Washington State Housing Finance Association Proud Partner Award 2013 WACOPS House Democrats Legislator of the Year 2013 Associate Students of Washington State University Champion of Higher Education Award 2013 Chase Youth Foundation Champion of Youth Award for Government 2013 Washington Student Association Legislator of the Year 2013 Washington State Young Democrats Half Lifetime Achievement Award 2012 Washington State Democrats Warren G. Magnuson Award for Rising Star of the Year 2008 Washington State Presidential Elector casting an electoral vote for the Honorable Barack Obama 2007 Nominated for The Robert H. Pealy Prize for a Degree Project of Outstanding Merit, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington Official website Subscribe to Rep. Riccelli’s e-newsletter