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How can continuing education break down professional silos and foster real collaboration among healthcare teams? If you create CME/CE content, you've likely encountered the challenge of writing for “teams” that still operate in silos. This episode with interprofessional education expert Dr. Tina Patel Gunaldo, Founder, Collaborate for Health, reveals why just using the term “team-based care” isn't enough—and how content creators can more accurately reflect the evolving nature of healthcare collaboration. As patient-centered models expand and asynchronous care becomes the norm, CME professionals need a deeper understanding of roles, language, and practice contexts to design impactful education. Discover the critical differences between interprofessional, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary practice—and why it matters for CME writing. Learn how to structure education that empowers team collaboration and respects the unique contributions of each discipline. Understand the growing role of patients, technology, and asynchronous communication in shaping interprofessional collaboration today. And if you're unsure when to use “interprofessional” vs “multidisciplinary”? We've got you covered. We created a one-page Quick Reference Guide to help you use team-based language precisely and avoid common traps in CME writing. It's perfect for writers, educators, and reviewers who want to level up their clarity. Grab the download in the show notes and keep it handy as you create your next piece of content. Tune in now to learn how you can write CME content that reflects real-world collaboration—and elevates both learner experience and patient care outcomes. Connect with Tina Website: https://collaborateforhealth.com LinkedIn Interprofessional Terms Quick Reference Guide

In this episode, we discuss migration to the Vision system for EMIS users in Scotland, focusing on key aspects of preparation. Some advantages of the new hosted environment include automatic backups, improved access to clinical systems across multiple sites, more collaborative working, and the ability to use non-medical prescribing with barcoded scripts. Vision Anywhere provides a secure backup system, and offers offline access to patient records, and can be used for home visits. Preparatory steps for migration include the management of non-DM&D drugs, addressing unissued acute scripts, and understanding the Vision system's "Preferred Pharmacy" approach. The migration process involves a structured pre-go-live period with data validation, training, and familiarization with the Vision interface and functionality. GPs are encouraged to complete training, utilize the trial system for their practice, and familiarize themselves with system basics. Transferring methods of working can start now, as users understand how they need to use the new system, re-build data entry templates, appointments, recall and messaging systems. We speak to Dawn Ellis, one of the IT Facilitation Managers working with the NSS GP IT Re-provisioning Team, about how practices, and GPs in particular, can start to approach preparation for migration. We also hear from Dr Mark Kirk, of the Avon Practice in Lanarkshire, which is the first practice to have completed the migration from EMIS to Vision, about how he feels about the move. By accessing the NSS GP IT practice toolkit and actively engaging in available training resources, GPs can effectively adapt to the new system, ensuring improved efficiency and minimizing potential anxieties associated with this significant change. Detailed notes from this podcast discussion with Dawn Ellis NSS GP IT site   EMIS to Vision GP Practice toolkit (only accessible via SWAN) Process and preparation PPT – detailed overview of process at practice level with overview of Vision  (only accessible via SWAN) Vision 3 Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians Cegedim Learning Zone It will all be alright in the end… Any feedback or comments are welcome via email: alex.defranco@phs.scot    www.snughealth.org.uk 

Imagine being the service design lead of a healthcare network of 88,000 patients. Your team consists of five people. Sounds daunting, doesn't it? This is the work that Carol Massa does every day at Northwell Health, New York's largest healthcare network. She brings her wisdom and experience not only to this episode of the Rosenfeld Review, but to the inaugural Advancing Service Design Conference on December 3-4, 2024. Starting as a design student at SCAD, Carol's career path has taken her to management consulting and now to her pivotal position at Northwell's Enterprise Digital Service division. Carol discusses her team's unique approach to service design, acting as translators of human insights for digital services. Her team's work involves transforming research and data into actionable insights, creating playbooks, and facilitating collaboration across various departments. The focus is on enhancing patient and clinician experiences by streamlining administrative tasks through innovative digital tools. Throughout the conversation, Carol highlights the importance of building relationships and humanizing interactions. She shares insights on using familiar frameworks to engage clinicians and bridge gaps in communication, ensuring that all stakeholders understand the shared goals of improving patient care. What You'll Learn from this Episode: - The Role of Service Design in Healthcare: Understanding how service design can improve patient and clinician experiences within large healthcare systems like Northwell Health - Collaboration Across Disciplines: How a small service design team collaborates with various departments and stakeholders, including clinicians, engineers, and business strategists, to enhance service delivery - Translating Insights into Action: Techniques for translating complex data and human insights into actionable strategies and digital tools that address specific needs - Humanizing Interactions: The importance of building personal relationships and fostering open communication to bridge gaps - Prototyping and Testing Ideas: How rapid prototyping and testing can be used to validate ideas and improve processes, ensuring that new tools and services effectively meet user needs. - Adapting Existing Frameworks: Creative approaches to leveraging existing frameworks (like problems, goals, and tasks) in a way that resonates with different audiences, particularly in translating technical language for clinicians. Quick Reference Guide: 0:00 - Meet Carol 2:02 - Service design at Northwell 7:25 - The makeup of the service design team 9:49 - The operational tools and documentation the team uses 13:46 - An example of incorporating and automating a new operational process 17:36 - Why you need the Rosenverse 20:04 - Action-driven problems, goals, and tasks 24:35 - Breaking into established systems 29:02 - Carol's gift for listeners Resources and Links from Today's Episode: Advancing Service Design (inaugural conference) https://rosenfeldmedia.com/advancing-service-design/ Everyday Astronaut https://www.youtube.com/everydayastronaut

“Systems are very good at being resilient,” and “Systems are very good at dehumanizing,” are sentiments that anyone who has worked in organizational transformation or systems change can appreciate. Luke Roberts is the COO and co-founder of HighFive and a speaker at the upcoming Advancing Service Design Conference. As a self-proclaimed "systems provocateur," Luke emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying dynamics of any system, whether it's in education, healthcare, or corporate environments. He and Lou discuss the intricacies of how systems operate and the challenges faced when attempting to provoke meaningful transformation, often drawing on relatable insights from Luke's work within education systems. One of the standout insights from the conversation is the vital role of time in enacting change. Luke argues that significant systems change requires a long-term commitment, with research indicating that anything less than three years typically fails to yield lasting results. This understanding is crucial, especially when organizations often seek quick wins that can lead to a cycle of temporary fixes without addressing deeper issues. Ultimately, our discussion reveals that provoking change is not just about identifying problems or changing individuals; it's about creating a collective vision and investing the time and energy required to realize it. As we navigate complex systems across various sectors, embracing the challenge of systems change can lead to meaningful and sustainable transformation. What You'll Learn from this Episode: - The Nature of Systems Change: Understanding that systems are complex and often resistant to change, requiring a nuanced approach to provoke transformation. - The Importance of Time: Recognizing that meaningful systems change typically takes at least three years, challenging the desire for quick wins and highlighting the need for long-term commitment. - Energy Dynamics in Systems: Exploring how the flow of information and attention affects change efforts, and how misdirection can stall progress. - Collaboration Across Stakeholders: The necessity of fostering collaboration among all participants—whether in education, healthcare, or corporate environments—to create a shared vision for change. - Provocation as a Tool for Change: Learning how to challenge existing norms and behaviors within a system without blaming individuals, thereby encouraging open dialogue and reflection. - Practical Examples and Insights: Gaining insights from real-world examples, such as the education system, to illustrate how systemic issues can perpetuate negative outcomes and the strategies needed to address them. Quick Reference Guide: 0:14 - Meet Luke 2:40 - An example of change at a system level - bullying in schools 5:50 - Helpful frameworks - mapping and metaphors 9:06 - Why training individuals is not a long-term solution 14:00 - The window of change 18:13 - 5 reasons to use the Rosenverse 20:28 - Provoking systems 24:58 - Flow of energy 28:49 - Luke's gift for listeners Resources and Links from Today's Episode: Advancing Service Design - December 3-4, 2024 https://rosenfeldmedia.com/advancing-service-design/ The Grasshopper: Games, Life, and Utopia by Bernard Suits https://www.amazon.com/Grasshopper-Third-Games-Life-Utopia/dp/1554812151/ Leading Schools and Sustaining Innovation by Luke Roberts https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Schools-Sustaining-Innovation-Roberts/dp/1032015624/

What do music and DesignOps have in common? So much that Rachel Posman and John Calhoun use music as a framework for their new book, The Design Conductors: Your Essential Guide to Design Operations—the first book written about the subject. Both of the authors come from creative backgrounds (John as a musician, Rachel as a ballet dancer), and they describe how their personal experiences influenced their approach to the book and their work. The music analogies are plenty. One example is the importance of orchestration in design operations, equating it to coordinating a team to work harmoniously, much like a conductor leading an orchestra. Rachel and John explain that design operations is a creative process, blending design and management, and that those creative aspects are often underestimated. They highlight the maturing nature of design operations as a discipline, noting that the book fills a gap in resources for both newcomers and experienced professionals. The book is structured in two acts (another musical metaphor): the fundamentals of DesignOps, and the practical, tactical methods for building and scaling teams. Rachel and John also discuss some common challenges in DesignOps, like making the invisible work visible and advocating for the value of the discipline. They stress the importance of "working loudly" to ensure that the contributions of design ops teams are recognized so that teams are properly resourced. What You'll Learn from this Episode: - Why Rachel and John chose a musical metaphor to use in their book - Why Rachel and John decided to write the first book on Design Ops - How the book is formatted and why there is something for everyone - Why Rachel encourages her team to “work louder” Quick Reference Guide: 0:24 - Introduction of Rachel and John 2:45 - Brining a music metaphor to design ops and highlighting the creativity within operations 6:53 - The design materials of operations 7:42 - Communication 9:40 - Building the plane while flying 11:06 - What the book covers and who it's for 14:22 - 5 reasons you need the Rosenverse 17:14 - The journey readers can expect to take 21:07 - The big errors and challenges in design ops 23:34 - Ideas for working loud and being visible 27:06 - Gifts for listeners

Please join us for “Misunderstandings of Discipline” with Jodi Place. Jodi Place has served as a public educator for over 25 years. Prior to becoming a school administrator, she was a Nationally Board-Certified English teacher. As an administrator, she has experience leading in traditional high school and middle school settings as well as alternative education. She holds her Applied Educational Neuroscience certification from Butler University and is currently pursuing her Neurosequential Model in Education training led by Dr. Bruce Perry. She has published a Quick Reference Guide with ASCD, Supporting Emotional Regulation in the Classroom. Support the show

Leah Buley and Joe Natoli have teamed up to make something great (check out the reviews on Amazon!) even greater. How? Well, considering that The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide was written more than a decade ago, it was time to revisit the content and make it even more relevant for today's UX teams. After all, times have changed. But the fundamental principles of the original book haven't changed. They are as solid today as they were 11 years ago. What has changed is that the methods have been adapted for the speed of change in today's businesses. Joe says it best: “These methods are shorter. They're simpler. They're more direct in a lot of ways, and they cut to the chase in a way that longer processes don't. I've met plenty of senior people who are throwing up their hands and going, ‘We're doing all the things. Why isn't this working?' And the truth is, they're kind of overworking and overthinking. Everything in this book is practical and direct and gets you from point A to B. I just don't think there's any better way to get there.” What You'll Learn from this Episode: - About Leah's experience as a solo UX practitioner and the inspiration behind the first edition of UX Team of One - How the UX field has changed over the past decade - How the second edition aims to provide comprehensive yet practical UX methods that can be applied in various organizational settings - About the shortcomings of UX boot camps and educational programs - A perspective that balances UX advocacy with business objectives and the reality of corporate politics - How to navigate and thrive in a UX career despite industry challenges, focusing on practical, adaptable methods and tools. Quick Reference Guide: 0:46 - Introduction of Leah and Joe 1:33 - The User Experience Team of One, second edition 6:46 - Large or small team, Leah and Joe's book is comprehensive without being overwhelming 8:58 - Righting wrongs 12:14 - What's new in the second edition – striving to do more with less 15:58 - Break - plug for the Rosenverse 18:20 - The current shitstorm 21:39 - On speed 24:40 - On toolkits. Tools and methods are two different things. 28:16 - Who needs The User Experience Team of One? 30:45 - Leah and Joe's gifts for the audience Resources and Links from Today's Episode: Rick Rubin's The Creative Act https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886 Jakob Bro, jazz guitarist https://jakobbro.com/web/ Confessions of a Pricing Man by Hermann Simon https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Pricing-Man-Affects-Everything/dp/3319203991 Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe https://www.amazon.com/Bonfire-Vanities-Tom-Wolfe/dp/0312427573 The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide by Leah Buley and Joe Natoli https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/the-user-experience-team-of-one-second-edition/

After nearly 50 years as East Haven, Connecticut's Jane Doe, police have finally identified the murder victim found behind Bradlees Department Store as 18-year-old Patricia Newsom. Now, they need your help to catch her killer – or killers. If you have any information about Patricia Newsom, call East Haven police at 203-468-3824. Join the FindPatriciaNewsom Facebook group for updates. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-patricia-newsom/For information on how to upload your DNA profile to GEDmatch, please visit the GEDmatch website.Check out the following links for guides and tip sheets on what to do when a loved one goes missing: Missing Persons Primer – The Center for HopeMissing Persons Guide – Missing Persons Advocacy NetworkFinding a Missing Loved One – National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Missing Persons Checklists 1 & 2 – IHaveVanished.comMissing-Child, Emergency-Response, Quick-Reference Guide for FamiliesMissing Child Clearinghouses (every state)Resources for Families of Missing American Indian and Alaska Native AdultsWhen Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival GuideCuando su Niño está desaparecido: Una guía de supervivencia familiarSocial Media Guidebook for Families of Missing and Runaway Children​What to do if your child is missing – Peas In Their PodsMissing Persons Checklist - Colorado Bureau of InvestigationSomeone I Know is Missing – Kansas Bureau of InvestigationVirginia Missing Person Family Resource GuideMissing people: A guide for family members and service providers (Australia)What to do when someone goes missing (UK)What if the Police Won't Investigate my Case?Other organizations: National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)DOE NetworkAnti-Predator ProjectPrivate Investigations for the MissingCommunity United Effort (CUE) Center for Missing PersonsFind Me Group Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at +1 (317) 733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, random photos of Chuck, and more! 

Believe it or not, Steve Portigal's UX research classic Interviewing Users came out ten years ago, back in 2013. A few things about user research have changed since then, to put it mildly, so we at Rosenfeld did two things: we convinced Steve to write a second edition (coming out October 17), and to join us on the Rosenfeld Review to discuss all the things that have changed. In addition to being an author, Steve is a user researcher, consultant, and teacher. He helps companies grow their businesses, culture, and brands by interviewing users. He also helps companies build more mature in-house research practices. Having been on both sides of the interviewing process – as both interviewer and interviewee – Steve can empathize with both roles. Over the last decade, he has seen user research evolve from a focus on consumer products to company culture and supportive technologies in the B2B space. Effective research, in addition to data gathering, involves analysis and synthesis. Steve defines analysis as breaking bigger things into smaller things and synthesis as putting what was broken down back together into a new framework, or insight. This is where the magic of research happens. A chapter dedicated to the art of analysis and synthesis is one of the profound additions to this latest edition of his book. What you'll learn from this episode: - About Interviewing Users and what's new in the second edition - About Steve's work as a researcher, author, and consultant and how his work has shifted over the last decade - Changes in the research field and why most of us are researchers to one degree or another, even if it's not in your title or job description - How analysis and synthesis are different and why both are needed for insights - About the “We already knew that” response many researchers get and what it really means Quick Reference Guide [0:00:19] Introduction of Steve Portigal [0:04:30] Experience on both sides of the interview process [0:08:06] Shifts in language and jargon Steve has noted over the last decade [0:12:13] The evolution of user research – less with consumers and more within businesses or B2B [0:15:10] Speculation on where the leading edge of user research will be – or perhaps more importantly, who will be doing it – in another 10 years [0:19:02] Rosenfeld Media Communities [0:21:17] What's new in the 2nd Edition version of Interviewing Users – analysis, synthesis, and insights [0:28:38] “We already knew that” phenomenon that researchers often encounter [0:32:20] Steve's gift for listeners Resources and links from today's episode: Interviewing Users (2nd edition) by Steve Portigal https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/interviewing-users-second-edition/ Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries: User Research War Stories by Steve Portigal https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/user-research-war-stories/ “How-to with John Wilson” on HBO https://www.hbo.com/how-to-with-john-wilson

Zariah Cameron is Co-Director of Community + Research and the founder of AEI – Advocate, Educate, Innovate Black Design. She will be a speaker at October's DesignOps Summit on streamlining an inclusive design practice. Many companies and corporations have good intentions when it comes to inclusive design. But too often that's where things both start and stop. Zariah helps companies operationalize their inclusive design principles and ideals by looking at design from all angles and instilling effective processes. When exploring ideals of equity and inclusivity, many confuse inclusivity with accessibility. Accessibility is a fine place to start, but it's just the beginning. Accessibility tends to be passive while inclusivity is active. Inclusive design proactively seeks out the marginalized, the underserved, and minority groups. It doesn't make assumptions but seeks input, feedback, and follow-through. For many companies, the most effective way to pursue inclusive design is to work with grassroots organizations. Partnering with such organizations provides corporations access to a diverse pool of participants. It's a process of co-creation and involves a long-haul-relationship mentality. Zariah mentions a variety of organizations that design teams could partner with to access diverse talent: Creative Reaction Lab Pause and Effect Aroko Cooperative – seeking equity, liberation, community healing, and ecocentricy What you'll learn from this episode: About Zariah's talk at the upcoming October 2024 DesignOps Summit How inclusive design differs from accessibility How companies can proactively partner with organizations to access a wide range of underserved and marginalized participants Quick Reference Guide [0:00:37] Introduction of Zariah [0:02:04] Inclusive design [0:04:11] An example of a principle that needs to be operationalized [0:05:25] How to take a more operational approach to inclusive design [0:08:04] Inclusivity is active, not passive. It's also relational. [0:14:18] Inclusivity is relational and communal [0:15:03] More on the AEI organization [0:17:24] Other work with HBCU students [0:19:40] A reminder about the October 2-4 DesignOps Summit [0:20:48] Organizations to partner with to advance inclusivity and equity [0:24:21] Zariah's gift for listeners Resources and links from today's episode: Creative Reaction Lab - https://crxlab.org/ Pause and Effect - https://www.pauseandeffect.ca/ Aroko Cooperative - https://www.aroko.coop/ State of the Black Design Conference in March 2024 - https://www.thesobd.com/ DesignOps Assembly - https://www.designopsassembly.com/

Jay Bustamante has always been about conserving time and resources by building tight processes to create efficiencies in his life and work. In all the jobs and positions he's held, he would notice gaps, consult with stakeholders, find solutions, and fill those gaps. Eventually he learned there is a name for this type of work: DesignOps. Today Jay is a DesignOps leader and an experienced strategist at VMware. And he'll be a speaker at the October 2023 DesignOps Summit. When it comes to streamlining and building efficiencies, AI seems like a no-brainer, right? Not so fast. AI brings big expectations and can result in a lot of frustration if proper groundwork isn't laid. DesignOps teams that proactively facilitate collaboration between engineers, business teams, end users, and other stakeholders can save time, money, and greatly increase the likelihood of a successful product that will reflect the company's values. In this episode, Jay and Lou explore the following concerning AI: • Good data makes all the difference • Why AI can easily reinforce existing biases • Why case studies and knowing the most impactful need are crucial • Setting proper expectations • Why Design's role is to slow things down and to make sure that the right people are invited to the conversation, that the right questions are asked, and that all voices are heard early in the process. What you'll learn from this episode: • How Jay got where he is today • How to slow down the development of AI solutions to avoid ethical and technical snafus • Which voices need to be at the planning table • How DesignOps can steer the design boat and keep everyone on the same page with the same goals • How companies (even big ones like Amazon) can get tripped up when AI reinforces biases Quick Reference Guide [0:00:25] Introduction of Jay and the October 2-4 Design Ops Summit [0:02:11] Jay's professional journey into design ops [0:05:36] Jay joined VMware to do strategy work and ended up doing design ops work [0:07:35] AI in a design ops context [0:10:32] An example from Amazon of AI-aided hiring gone wrong [0:15:39] Design Ops Summit – October 2-4, 2023 [0:17:01] On being proactive with use cases and identifying red flags and slowing down [0:22:13] On being careful with data [0:25:43] On bringing voices together and being a facilitator [0:28:09] Jay's gift to listeners Resources and links from today's episode: DesignOps Assembly - https://www.designopsassembly.com/ AI Fairness 360 by IBM - https://www.ibm.com/opensource/open/projects/ai-fairness-360/ Fairkit-Learn (Python)- https://pypi.org/project/fairkit-learn/ DesignOps Summit 2023 - https://rosenfeldmedia.com/designopssummit2023

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why all jewelers need to understand the durability of the stones they work with How Sally designed her book to be a quick reference for jewelers with minimal gemology knowledge Why consumer protections for gemstone quality are lacking, and why jewelers need to take up the mantle for this issue What Sally covers in her gemstones for jewelers classes Which unusual stones jewelers should take a second look at   About Sally Spencer Obsessed with jewelry and gemstones, Sally Spencer has been designing and making jewelry since 1995. Her love affair with stones started when she was small, spending many happy hours collecting pebbles on the beach. The stones may have become more expensive over the years, but she is still fascinated by them and has studied both colored stones and diamonds with the Gemological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A). As a Fellow of Gem-A, she continues to love researching about gems and teaching gemstone courses. She is the author of “Jewelers' Quick Reference Guide to Working with Gemstones,” written specifically for jewelers to live on the bench, ready to answer queries when designing or working on a piece of jewelry.   Additional Resources: Sally's Instagram Sally's Facebook  Sally's Website (Book available on her webisite)  Photos available on TheJewelryJourney.com   Transcript: Gemology is such a vast field that it's impossible for a jeweler to understand everything about the stones they're working with. That's where Sally Spencer comes in. As an educator and author, Sally is passionate about teaching jewelers and consumers about the qualities of the stones they're buying—or think they're buying. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about the issue with mislabeled synthetic and treated stones; the one thing that every jeweler who works with stones must understand; and why she hopes to see more consumer protections and verification options for gemstones. Read the episode transcript here.    Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. If you haven't heard part one, please head to TheJewelryJourney.com.    Today, we're talking with Sally Spencer from the U.K. You may already know Sally if you're a jeweler, or at least know of her. We are all going to learn about the rest today. Welcome back.    You have different kinds of jewelry on your Facebook page and on your website. Did you design it and then have someone make it or did you actually make it?   Sally: No, I've made everything there.    Sharon: There's a lot. What is the symbolism or the importance of the marine life on everything?   Sally: My happy place is by the sea. I think that has influenced my work. The ammonites I use in my work, I found the originals of those on the beach off the South Coast of England. The others have evolved literally from my love of being by the sea, which is ironic because I live in landlocked Oxfordshire in the middle of England, a long way from the sea.   Sharon: I'm surprised you can still find things on the beach. In California, you don't find anything except litter. That's my understanding or my perception of it.   Sally: Particularly at Charmouth, the coast there is being eroded by storms. It's a clay beach, so every time there's a really high tide, it washes some of the clay away. That releases more material onto the beach, so it's continually being topped up with amazing things.   Sharon: Tell us about the classes you teach. What are the subjects and when do you teach them?   Sally: At the moment, I'm concentrating on gemstone classes. I teach in-person gemstones for jewelers classes where we go through a little about what gemstones are, what gemology is. I give them an understanding of that, give them a bit of background on how gemstones react to light, how gemologists use that information. I give them the opportunity to try some of the gemologists' instruments for themselves, the polariscope, the dichroscope, the spectroscope, so they can have a little flavor, a little feel for how gemologists identify gemstones.    Then we start looking into treatments and imitations and synthetics and man-made stones. I want them to be aware of what's out there on the market, so they are more aware when they're shopping and working with stones. I have boxes of stones that I take with me on these courses, so they get a chance to study not just the natural stone, but I also have contrasts. I have a natural and an imitation so they can see them side by side and understand the differences.    I have had so much fun with the online live Zoom classes, particularly with two wonderful ladies in Florida who were an absolute delight. I loved every second of my time with them. We do something similar. Obviously, I can't do the hands-on bit to show them the gems in person, but I give them an understanding of durability of gemstones, why that's important, why the correct identification of the gemstone is important. If you don't know what you're working with, you don't know what will or won't potentially survive while you're working with it or when the customers are wearing it, and you can't tell your customer what they're buying.    I think it's essential that we take more responsibility for that. In the U.K., we have hallmarking laws where you have to have pieces of jewelry independently assayed to determine exactly what pieces of metal are in there. Then they're stamped with the appropriate marks to say they've been independently attested, and you have the guarantee that's what the metal is. There's nothing at all like that for gemstones, so I think it's important for jewelers to take on the responsibility—maybe that's not the right word, but to take up the mantle to say, “O.K., we have this protection for consumers with the metal we're making the jewelry with, but what about the gemstones?”    I'm buying this gemstone cheap off the internet from who knows where. You say it's a ruby. Great, I'm going to put it in this 18-karat gold ring. I'll send the ring away to be assayed and independently tested to show that it's 18-karat gold, and then I put this ruby into it and sell it as a ruby. It might be a ruby. It might be a glass-filled ruby that's part glass, part ruby. It could be red spinel. It could be red tourmaline. All of them have different monetary values and different properties. There's no consumer protection around the gemstone side of jewelry. So, I'd like to try and get jewelers thinking about that and get customers more aware of what they could be buying and asking questions. I want people to be asking more questions.   Sharon: I think that's important. I usually don't buy things with stones, but if you buy something, you think, “Is it pink? Is it green?” That's what you think about. That's all I think about with a stone. How big is it? That is the dealer's responsibility.   Sally: It's interesting, because as a customer, you think, “I love that piece of jewelry. I love that pink stone in it. It says it's a pink sapphire. Great. The price equates to that quality of a pink sapphire. I love it. I'll have it. It's wonderful if it's a pink sapphire.”    The thing that really distresses me is when I see retail jewelers suggesting things like tanzanite for an engagement ring. Now, tanzanite is a soft stone, so it doesn't resist scratching very well. It's not the toughest of stones and it cannot withstand day-to-day wear, which, if you're fortunate in your marriage and you work hard at it, could be 40 or 50 years. A tanzanite just cannot survive that long being worn every day, whereas a diamond, everybody knows a diamond is hard. It's more durable. Sapphires and rubies are hard, durable stones, wonderful engagement rings. Emeralds, not so good. They are not as hard, so they will scratch. They're brittle, so they can get damaged. If you knock it, you're likely to chip it. All these things are just more information.   Sharon: That's important. Pictures of tanzanite are always gorgeous.   Sally: Just mouthwatering. Who wouldn't want a tanzanite ring? Come on. They're beautiful, but as a dress ring, what we used to call a cocktail ring, a going-out ring. Not an everyday, doing-everything-that-needs-to-be-done ring.   Sharon: That's interesting. I never thought about it. I didn't know that, but I've learned a lot and now I would think about it more. Your classes are very short. They're one day or two days. It's not like your signing up for six months. The picture you have online looks small, like they only have a few people in class, so they get individual attention. Is that true?   Sally: It seems. I wanted to keep them to a one-day class so if people needed to travel a distance, they didn't have to pay for overnight accommodation. They could do it there and back in a day. I also wanted to keep class sizes smaller because there is a lot to look at, lots of questions, and I want to give people the best opportunity I can to learn as much as they can in that one day. I want to give them value for money for their day with me or their Zoom class with me.    Sharon: That's good. I look at the classes and think, “Gosh, they look—not elementary, but wouldn't a jeweler know all this?” They don't, really. You teach the gemology or gemstone class. Do you teach any others? I can't remember.   Sally: I'm sticking mainly to gemstones at the moment. I do a diamond and pearl day for people who've done gemstones for jewelers because there's too much to include diamonds in that day. We touch on it briefly when we talk about synthetic gemstones, but you know how enormous a subject gemology is. It is vast. So, I've put together a diamond and pearl day to give jewelers an overview of that classic combination of gemstones as well.   Sharon: They would have to have the diamond class, but couldn't you just have a pearl class? There's so much to learn about pearls.   Sally: There's a huge amount to learn about pearls. I don't know a lot about pearls. Because gemology is such a vast subject, you tend to find that gemologists specialize in a particular area because it is so huge. You can't cover the whole range of the subject in any text. I don't think it's physically or mentally possible. Fine gemologists tend to focus on a certain area. For me, it's the more unusual stones, getting into gemology for jewelers, but also the less familiar stones. They're not necessarily the expensive stones that are coming onto the market, but things like Kyaikto granite, which is granite from Kyaikto Mountain. They weren't very exciting when they named it, but it has what appear to be ink spots within it. These are azurite crystals that developed in gaps in the granite after the granite formed. It's beautiful, and being a granite, it's hard-wearing; it's a tough stone.    Traditional gemologists focus on the traditional, crystalline, higher-value stones, whereas my interest, as much as I love them—I mean, who wouldn't? They are sparkly. But I do love these unusual stones as well, and the stones are more accessible price point-wise for jewelers just coming into the trade or who want to do it as a hobby. They don't want to spend a fortune on cut stones but want something a little bit different.   Sharon: That's interesting. I was reading through what you said. There are several stones I'd never heard of before, so I thought, “Oh, my gosh!” Now, if you told me something is Kyaikto granite, that sounds awful. I would probably say, “Thanks, but no thanks. It sounds awful.” When you explain it, it sounds very pretty, or at least worth looking at again. But it's the name.   Sally: It's interesting, isn't it? I think a lot of jewelers by their very nature are visual creatures. We have an appreciation, and we can see something better than we can understand if it's written down or explained further. We like the visual. If you saw or were glancing around wondering if I happen to have a piece of Kyaikto granite, I don't. They're all stashed away somewhere, unfortunately. Otherwise, I would have a piece here to show you.    I think for gemstones, particularly the more unusual ones, it's not just the stone itself, but it's the story behind it or where it came from or how it formed. There's usually something in the background that's a little bit different, an interesting combination of minerals that hasn't traditionally been thought of as a gemstone until someone thought, “Hang on a minute. That's quite pretty. If we cut it small enough and polish it in this way, that would look great in a piece of jewelry.”   Sharon: That's interesting. You might look at the visual. I like to hear the backstory. “O.K., it came from this fountain, and this is what it is.” Where do you find these stones? You exhibit or sell at about six shows a year. It seems like at least six, so where do you find all the material? Do you buy for other people, or do you have an inventory? What do you do?   Sally: I have a few dealers I work with. Over the years, I've started with the more affordable stones for those learning to make jewelry. I was thinking this year that I would like to change the focus slightly and focus on the more phenomenal gems. You can't necessarily sell these very easily over the internet because a phenomenal gemstone interacts with light in a particular way. It has a unique appearance. This would be something like a star stone. You have seen a star sapphire or a star ruby or a cat's eye stone, where if you tilt it back and forth, the cat eye moves across the surface of the stone. I like stones with unusual inclusions. There are some feldspar that have hematite and ilmenite inclusions, but when the light reflects off them, you get almost a rainbow effect off these particular, perfectly-shaped inclusions. I think you need to see these in person for them to show you what they do, which you can't really capture and sell over the internet.    I would like to introduce more jewelers to these types of stones and give them confidence to try them. I put some unusual stones in the “Jeweler's Quick Reference Guide,” some of the less common stones, because I wanted to give jewelers more confidence so if they came across them when they were out shopping for gemstones, they wouldn't walk by thinking, “Never heard of it. Don't know if it would survive. Don't know what I could do with it. I'll leave it. Thanks very much.” Whereas if they have an understanding of its durability and whether it may or may not survive, they might think, “That is a really unusual stone. Let's give it a go.” Then they can share that information with their customers. Once again, we're getting more information out. It's all about the information.    Sharon: I think of people who care about the stone and don't care about anything else. At the shows, are people mostly looking for gems for their own work? Why do they come?   Sally: These particular shows are a combination of jewelers, gemologists, crystal healers, and mineral and gemstone collectors, but they all have this interest and this passion in gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals. I've been selling the stones, I would say, 40 percent to fellow gemologists who think, “I love that stone. I have to have it,” and 60 percent to fellow jewelers thinking, “I know what I'm going to make with that stone and it's going to be amazing.” It's interesting that I'm talking to and sharing with both sides of me. I'm a Gemini, and I feel I am a true Gemini because I am half jeweler, half gemologist.    Sharon: If people want to order the book in the States, they can't order it directly. Can you ship it directly to the States? I thought there was some catch.   Sally: We can ship it. I can ship it to a lot of countries. I'm delighted to say we have a distributor in the States now, so people can buy a copy direct from them. They are Brickyard Books. I'm doubting myself if that's what they're called.   Sharon: We'll list it with the podcast. I'll have the information.   Sally: Thank you. Also, we've just gotten a distributor in Europe in the Netherlands called Bijou Moderne. People can now buy copies in Europe without having to get them shipped across from the U.K. It's very exciting.   Sharon: So, you're ready for your next book. We'll have you back on when that one is published.   Sally: Thank you.    Sharon: Thank you so much. We've really learned a lot.    Sally: Thank you so much for having me. I've really enjoyed it.   Sharon: We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.   Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.    

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why all jewelers need to understand the durability of the stones they work with How Sally designed her book to be a quick reference for jewelers with minimal gemology knowledge Why consumer protections for gemstone quality are lacking, and why jewelers need to take up the mantle for this issue What Sally covers in her gemstones for jewelers classes Which unusual stones jewelers should take a second look at   About Sally Spencer Obsessed with jewelry and gemstones, Sally Spencer has been designing and making jewelry since 1995. Her love affair with stones started when she was small, spending many happy hours collecting pebbles on the beach. The stones may have become more expensive over the years, but she is still fascinated by them and has studied both colored stones and diamonds with the Gemological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A). As a Fellow of Gem-A, she continues to love researching about gems and teaching gemstone courses. She is the author of “Jewelers' Quick Reference Guide to Working with Gemstones,” written specifically for jewelers to live on the bench, ready to answer queries when designing or working on a piece of jewelry.   Additional Resources: Sally's Instagram Sally's Facebook  Sally's Website (Book available on her webisite)  Photos available on TheJewelryJourney.com   Transcript: Gemology is such a vast field that it's impossible for a jeweler to understand everything about the stones they're working with. That's where Sally Spencer comes in. As an educator and author, Sally is passionate about teaching jewelers and consumers about the qualities of the stones they're buying—or think they're buying. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about the issue with mislabeled synthetic and treated stones; the one thing that every jeweler who works with stones must understand; and why she hopes to see more consumer protections and verification options for gemstones. Read the episode transcript here.    Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to The Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it's released later this week.    Today, we're talking with Sally Spencer from the U.K. You may already know Sally if you're a jeweler. You may have her most recent publication, “Jeweler's Quick Reference Guide to Working with Gemstones.” You may have that on your worktable right now. You may know Sally because, if you were a jeweler and you got into trouble with any kind of stone—and by that, I mean perhaps you accepted a stone from a client but you really didn't know about the stone—you might call Sally and ask her if it can be fixed or if they should buy a completely new stone, depending on what it is. You may have seen Sally at fairs she attends where she exhibits her wares. Perhaps you've taken one of her classes and know her through that. In any event, you've probably heard of Sally Spencer or at least know of her. We are all going to learn about the rest today.    Sally, you're the author of “Jeweler's Quick Reference Guide to Working with Gemstones.” I think I read that title several times. Did you think about writing the book for a long time before you actually wrote it?   Sally: I did. Thanks for having me on with you today. I'm looking forward to chatting gemstones with you.   Sharon: I'm so glad we connected.   Sally: I did think about the book for a while. It was in the back of my mind because, as I was teaching jewelers to make jewelry, I would occasionally see, out of the corner of my eye, that they were about to do something with a gemstone that was not going to land well for that gemstone. I kept thinking, “If they just had a little bit of gemological knowledge, they wouldn't attempt to do that.” I wanted to know, over the years, how many gemstones are inadvertently destroyed by jewelers not having that extra bit of information that could make their life easier, and potentially save them money as well by not having to buy a replacement stone.   Sharon: I'm surprised to hear you say that jewelers don't know that much about gemstones. I shouldn't be surprised. I've taken classes where they teach you about diamonds but nothing else. I am just surprised that jewelers don't know about gemstones, or at least they don't find out what they're working with before they use it. I would be afraid to give one of my precious pieces to somebody and say, “Fix it,” when they don't know what they're working with.   Sally: It is a modern field. I learned a lot about gemstones over the years, but there is so much more to learn. Even now that I have my qualifications, every day I learn something new. Every day I discover something about a gemstone, and that sends me down a different path to research something else, not necessarily about that gemstone. It might be about another one within its family. It's a massive, massive subject.   Jewelers don't need to be gemologists. They don't necessarily need to know crystal structures or how stones interact with light or different inclusions, but the one thing they really do need to be more aware of is the durability of a gemstone. That covers its hardness, which is its resistance to scratching; its toughness, which is its resistance to breaking under pressure; and its stability. It will all change if it's subjected to chemicals or heat or ultraviolet light.    I think, as a minimum, that should be taught to jewelers, particularly in the university courses where they're gaining a lot of information about making jewelry. That will take them to the next level and give them an even greater understanding and readiness for when they're out there making their own pieces of jewelry.   Sharon: That's a good point. I have learned about crystal structure at a top level, but I've never had to think about it, really. Would you say that writing the book has increased your business?   Sally: It changed my business. It changed my focus. It came about during all the lockdowns with Covid because, like everyone else, everything stopped. All my classes, all my shows stopped. I have worked all the time since I left school, and I didn't like being stuck, twiddling my thumbs wondering, “What do I do? I don't understand. What's going on?” I thought I needed something to focus on. While the world around us was going completely crazy, I needed something to focus on and lose myself in for a little bit of mental clarity and mental peace. I thought about this book I'd been thinking about off and on over the years, and I thought, “Well, let's make a start.”    Every day I would sit down at the computer and sit down with my books, do more research and start planning it out. Then I got all the information together and looked at how I wanted to lay it out. As a bench jeweler, what would be quick and easy to use? So, then I worked on the layout. There was a group of five of us who were all jewelers. I would say to the four other amazing ladies over Zoom or email, “Does this make sense?  Do you understand what I'm trying to say here?” None of them are gemologists, so I knew they were looking at it purely as jewelers. Then I had the entertaining time—entertaining is not the right word—it was especially frustrating and drove me absolutely crackers—of trying to photograph all the different stones I wanted to illustrate in the book because, as we were in the middle of Covid, I couldn't go anywhere or see anyone. I didn't know who to contact, and I thought, “I'm just going to have to get on and do this myself.”    By the end of the lockdowns, I had pulled together the quick reference guide. I still can't quite believe I did it, that I actually got to the end and got it printed and it's out there. The thing I find astonishing—and I almost have to pinch myself—is that it's being used in over 20 countries. I just find that mind-blowing. It's out there doing what I hoped it would do, sitting on jewelers' benches. If they're sat there working a stone with a bit of heat, if it's all going to go wrong, they can very quickly look in the book and have some reassurance of “No, just don't,” or “Yeah, that will work. That's fine.”    I still can't believe it, Sharon, but the whole experience during the lockdowns altered the course of the business. It took my focus away from making jewelry to thinking, “I really want to help other jewelers understand stones better.” Then taking it a step further, I want them to understand what they're buying. There are some absolute horrors out there being sold, where treatments aren't being disclosed. This is where a gemstone has been artificially altered by man to improve its color or its clarity or its durability, which is absolutely fine. I have no problem with that at all. What I don't like is when people do it and they don't disclose it. They don't tell the person who's buying stones from them, and that trickles on to their customer because if the jeweler doesn't know, they can't tell their customer. I would really like to get jewelers and their customers more aware of the big, wide world of gemstones and give them a little bit of insight into it. Sorry, that was an extremely long answer.   Sharon: No, it's a good answer. As reality settles in and you realize you wrote this book, have you been thinking about a second edition or a different book?   Sally: I am working on a book about buying gemstones. There are some incredible books on the market. I have bookshelves full of wonderful books about gemstones. The information that's in “Jeweler's Quick Reference Guide” is out there, but it's buried deep in lots of different textbooks. If you've sat at the bench, time is money, and even as a jeweler, you don't necessarily have these gemology books. You just want to know, “Can I do this?”    There are incredible books about buying gemstones, but I want to do a similar, quick-reference guide to buying gemstones to give people a heads up. I can't make them gemologists through osmosis through a book; I really wish I could, but I can hopefully give enough information that they will feel confident to say to somebody, “Is this gemstone treated?” and if the person they're buying it from says, “I have no idea. What do you mean?” or, “It doesn't matter,” that in itself tells me something about the person they're buying it from. They're making a far more informed purchase than just trusting and believing what they're being told what's in front of them. Without this little bit of background knowledge, they wouldn't necessarily know to question it.   Sharon: Do they sometimes call you before they purchase something? Do they call you and say they don't know?   Sally: No. It's more trying to get the information out there at the moment, writing magazine articles. You very kindly invited me on your podcast. Just trying to get this information out there to make people more aware. Doing talks. I love doing talks. I can talk for hours about gemstones. It takes a while to shut me up.   Sharon: We have a lot of time. You have an FGA and a DGA. Are they licensed separately? What are they?   Sally: When I wanted to learn more about gemstones in a more structured way, rather than doing bits of ad hoc research myself over the years, I looked into qualifications. I decided to study with The Gemological Association of Great Britain, and the FGA initials are a Fellow of the Gemological Association of Great Britain. I studied and passed their colored stones gemology declaimer. The DGA is their diamonds declaimer. I studied and passed that one first because I don't like chemistry, and I knew there was going to be some chemistry involved in this. I thought, “Diamonds, carbon. I can cope with one chemical element. Let's go for diamonds. Let's give that a go.” They chucked in a little bit of nitrogen and a little bit of boron, and I thought, “Hey, I've tackled three. I'm doing well.”    I had the most amazing tutor. She gave me so much confidence and pleasure in my studying that I thought, “You know what? I'm going to tackle the colored stores. I'm going to tackle all these other chemical elements that I'm not very good at. I'm just going to go for it.” I was fortunate enough to have her as my tutor for the first year of that course as well. A wonderful, wonderful lady. I can't thank her enough.    Sharon: Did you have to go to the Gemological Association and take their basic course before the diamonds and colored stones?   Sally: I did online distance learning because I'm some distance from the physical building of Gem-A. That was quite a challenge. You had to be very disciplined and sit down and study the set material for the week because if you didn't, you could quickly fall behind. Then we did intensive lab courses where we went in and did an intensive week studying the stones, putting into practice all the theory we'd been learning. Then on Saturday, we had the exam. They were intensive weeks.   Sharon: I bet. I know here with the colored stone tests, they give you three stones, let's say—I don't remember—but you do it once and that's it. You get it right or you get it wrong and that's it. You don't do it again. It's that simple.   Sally: You can retake the exam again, but you have to wait. I can't remember now. I think you have to wait until the next round of exams, which for many means they have to wait six months. It reminded me why I disliked exams at school. When I got to the end of them, I must admit I said, “That's it. I don't want to do another exam again.” I find them quite stressful. I think that is the best way of putting it. I put myself under a lot of pressure, but I'm pleased to say I got through them all intact.   Sharon: It sounds like you accomplished a lot. I don't work in the business, so I can't imagine learning the stones without being somebody who works with them every day or, like you said, knows what the problem is. Were you already teaching classes when you did this?   Sally: At the time, I was teaching jewelry making in a school as part of a GCSE and A-level design and technology class. I was teaching 14- to 18-year-olds, which was so much fun. It made me look at teaching in a completely different way. Being around them as they discovered they could make something and it looked good, and then they could wear it with pride, was an incredible feeling. I think four or five of them have followed me into the industry. I cannot tell you how proud I am of them all. They are all amazing. It was such a privilege to be there as they discovered a shared passion for jewelry. It was incredible.   Sharon: I was taken by a word you used in your literature, that you had a passion for gems and gemstones. To me, that's interesting, but it's different than jewelry. Usually, people say they have a passion for jewelry and the gemstone comes along with it, but you just look at the gemstone. What's the difference between a gem and a gemstone, anything?   Sally: No. It's just an abbreviation, a shortened word. I'm generally not quite sure. I was trying to think back whether it was jewelry first or gemstones first. I think it was possibly gemstones first, then the jewelry started to overtake the gemstones. Then the gemstones fed into the jewelry and have now ultimately leapfrogged the jewelry in the cabinet.   Sharon: When did you start teaching courses on gems? After you wrote the book or during the book?   Sally: Before. I knew that jewelers needed a little more information, so I started trying to give introduction to gemology classes to raise their awareness. Oh, my word, I had so much fun with those, so I started doing that. It was pretty much as I finished my qualifications because I wanted to share the information and get it out there.   Sharon: When you say you had fun, why was it fun?   Sally: Watching them discover what gemstones do and how they react and interact with light. You've done your GIA, haven't you?   Sharon: I haven't taken the test, but yes.   Sally: So you know that when you look at a piece of glass through a polariscope—which is a piece of equipment that has a light source at the bottom, and then it has cross-polarizing filters so it makes the light wave go in one direction coming up through the bottom filter. Then you cross the top filter so it can't get through, and then you put a gemstone in between the two and move it around and see how it alters the path of light or interacts with light. It was hearing them saying, “Oh, wow, look at this!” To see a piece of glass in there, showing its strain with this anomalous extinction, if it's got those rising snakes of black going through, that is just amazing. And showing them dichroic stems with a dichroscope.   Sharon: That's probably why I didn't continue. I feel like some people will get the detail and some people don't. I just don't. Were you teaching experienced people?    Sally: They weren't experienced gemologists, but they were jewelers. Some of them were complete beginners at jewelry making; some of them were very experienced jewelers.   Sharon: They made things, but they didn't know anything about the stones that were in them.   Sally: Yes. They knew what they bought, but they weren't necessarily aware of the durability properties of the stones, whether it would survive being put in a ring or whether it was softer and less durable and it would better in a pair of earrings. They had to hope they bought from reputable dealers, that the stones were what they were being told they were.   Sharon: Do people call you afterwards and say, “I think I ruined this,” or “I did ruin this. What I should I do next time? What did I do wrong?”   Sally: I do get questions. The biggest question I get asked is, “I had a moment while setting the stone, and I've either cracked it or scratched it. What can I do?” The one thing I've resisted delving too deeply into is the black art of lapidary, the stonecutters craft, because I have a horrible feeling that if I did start delving into that, I would try to set up another workshop. I would get lots more equipment down there. So, I'm resisting it at the moment, but I don't have the knowledge to know how they could polish out a scratch in a particular material. At that point, I have to point them to a lapidary who is far more qualified to answer that question.    Sharon: Is that what you call a jeweler who also knows gemology, a lapidary? I know what a lapidary is. Yeah, you would need somebody who can look at something and be able to fix it.    We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to The JewelryJourney.com to check them out.  

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Jill has been listening to customers and clients for over 20 years. She has worked for organizations like Etsy and Blue Apron, and has since started Field Notes Consulting, a research and strategic planning practice serving both public and private sectors. She is method-agnostic, harnesses full-stack research, and interrogates all data to get to the real data or the root cause. While hard data and numbers are important, data alone does not equal insight. Making sense of the data often requires listening to customers, human-scale frameworks of things like journeys and experience mapping, and, of course, minimizing researchers' biases. It's often the outside-in perspective that brings it all together to give us insight that will highlight consequences and implications. Jill is a champion of what she calls “interventions” and doing interventions across silos. She shares an example from her time at Blue Apron that beautifully illustrates how one research silo can lose direction without insight from other silos. Some interventions Jill recommends include: • Remember that everyone in the organization is on the same team and after the same goal • Encourage observation • Bring cross-functional teams together • Fit KPIs and OKRs in the story of the user Jill will be leading a session, “Inconvenient Insights: The Researcher's Role is to Stay Curious,” and a workshop, “Holistic Insights: Collapsing Functional Silos for Maximum Impact” at the Advancing Research Conference March 27-29, 2023. What you'll learn from this episode: • How Jill defines insight and why it won't be uncovered from hard data alone • How “interventions” across silos can help everyone in the organization win • A taste of what Jill will cover in her talk and workshop at Advancing Research 2023 Quick Reference Guide [00:00] Introduction of Jill [01:50] Jill's role at Advancing Research Conference March 27-29th, 2023 [02:27] Jill's love-hate relationship with data [07:25] How we get insights from data [09:36] Lessons from Blue Apron [14:13] How to perform or support interventions [21:54] On interventions outside your area of expertise and considering the interconnectivity of the entire organization [30:43] Looking back on information and library science school [34:52] Jill's book recommendation [36:49] Jill's session and workshop at the upcoming Advancing Research Conference in March

Discipline for Learning Not Shaming with Jodi Place.Jodi Place has served as a public educator for over 25 years. Prior to becoming a school administrator, she was a Nationally Board-Certified English teacher. As an administrator, she has experience leading in traditional high school and middle school settings as well as alternative education. She holds her Applied Educational Neuroscience certification from Butler University and is currently pursuing her Neurosequential Model in Education training led by Dr. Bruce Perry. She has published a Quick Reference Guide with ASCD, Supporting Emotional Regulation in the ClassroomSupport the show

For emergency managers across the country, the Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, can be home base. It's a place for deconflicting challenges, finding solutions and coordinating efforts to a host of emergencies facing their communities. For many, the EOC is also a physical location, but in recent years, jurisdictions are finding ways to make their EOCs virtual as well. To that end, in October 2022, FEMA released the EOC How to Quick Reference Guide, which is a collection of guidance and best practices that can contribute to developing an EOC that can successfully meet the jurisdiction's needs. So, on this episode, we go to FEMA's National Integration Center to learn more about the guide and how it can help communities increase EOC capabilities for evolving environments.

It's my birthday this week and for my birthday, I am releasing this podcast featuring Michael J McCoy, the great wine shop host and wine book connoisseur. Michael compiles a guide, called the "Quick Reference Guide to Wine Knowledge Resources". If you have taken a wine course at Okanagan College, you may have received a previous version of this guide. The current edition is 4 pages and it is filled with a list of wine books, listed in categories and loaded with resources for wine newbies, Sipsters, and the most oenologically learned. No matter how complex the wine or the resource, Michael has a way of communicating it to you in a way that you will understand. If you would like a copy of this guide, please email me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com and I will send you the PDF.   Support the showContact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Purchase copies of "The Sipsters Pocket Guides" here!Support the Sipsters Podcast by subscribing!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find us online at Sipsterswinepodcast.ca. Thank you for listening!

To donate to Marie Mohler, click here: https://give.cornerstone.cc/wholesoulmasterydonateThis video is a short clip excerpted from the December 2022 Marinades Message, 1-2-3 Creating Bridges from 3D Triggers to Neutrality to Quantum Creation!  Empowering insights are shared in 6 minutes! Thank you for joining me and please share with others who would benefit from these insights and positive energies.Please like, subscribe, and share!Interested in a Soul Reading?  Or Vibration Coaching?  More Inspirational Messages and Products?  Please visit:https://frequencywriter.com​​​​Or email: info@frequencywriter.comTo listen to more amazing podcasts and insightful broadcasts, or to make a donation, visit:  http://www.wholesoulschoolandfoundation.orgTo donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/wholesoulschoolandfoundationTo shop our apparel: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whole-soul-school-and-foundation/Thank you!Follow me via Whole Soul Mastery:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasteryWholeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholesoulmasteryRumble.com: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585​​​​UgeTube: https://ugetube.com/@wholesoulmastery​​​​Telegram: https://t.me/wholesoulmasteryTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriter& https://truthsocial.com/@wholesoulmasteryTune into Frequency Writer Transmissions & Marinades, Whole Soul Mastery Podcasts with Amazing Guests, and Whole Soul School and Foundation's variety of inspiring podcasts via:Spotify, Apple iTunes, Buzzsprout, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music + other favorite podcast platforms Search:  Whole Soul Mastery or Whole Soul School and FoundationIf would like to support me and my work directly, please send donations to: https://give.cornerstone.cc/wholesoulmasterydonateYou can also mail donations to:Marie Mohler/Whole Soul Mastery1289 Fordham Blvd., Suite 259Chapel Hill, NC 27514Every donation is appreciated! Thank you

How do we bring children and families into our interactions with our loved ones and maintain those positive relationships during difficult times? The inspiration behind Mackenzie Meet's Alzheimer's Disease Educational Program is based on the true story of the interaction between Alder's eight-year-old niece and Alder's mother who had Alzheimer's disease. Alder realized that there was a lack of resources to help children learn, understand and interact with their loved ones living with the disease. With over 4 million people in the U.S. in the sandwich generation caring for loved ones, this toolkit provides families with education and support as they create positive memories with their loved ones from diagnosis through disease progression.  Improving the quality of life for the family is the focus of this program that highlights Mackenzie, an 8-year-old-hero. Once she learns of  Gran's diagnosis, she goes on a journey to learn about the disease and how to develop a positive relationship with her loved one using art, music, and dance. Alder and Brenda have worked with children and older adults in their professions and they are bringing all that knowledge with them into this program.  It was a joy to meet these kindhearted women. Thank you, Alder and Brenda, for creating a wonderful resource for children and families.   Alder and Brenda share about: Their personal story and motivation for developing the program Who benefits from the program Why it's essential for children to be involved with their loved one who has Alzheimer's disease How to explain Alzheimer's disease to children The role that children play in the lives of their loved one who has Alzheimer's disease When and why should a child ask a responsible adult for help What are some activities that children can do together in the different stages of the disease Tips for adults for those incorporating their children into the care of a person with Alzheimer's How we can access the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Educational Program and use it as a resource   About Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Disease:   The Mackenzie's Meets Alzheimer's Educational Program is based on the true story of the interaction between Alder's 8-year-old niece, and Alder's mother who had Alzheimer's disease.   In the Program, Mackenzie is an 8-year-old hero. After being told her Gran has Alzheimer's, she goes on a journey to learn about the disease, and to figure out how she can help her Gran. Mackenzie discovers how to maintain a meaningful relationship with her Gran using art, music and dance.   Join Mackenzie as she learns how to enJOY and interact with her Gran. This multi-media Program will help your family have quality time with your loved one who has Alzheimer's disease, or any type of dementia.   The Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Educational Program is a digital and downloadable video-based, multicultural, multimedia educational program. The Program includes an animated Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Disease Story Song Video that is the perfect introduction to Alzheimer's for children, and the following 5-video Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Disease Educational Video Series: What is Alzheimer's Disease? (6 min. 28 sec.), Mild Stage Alzheimer's Disease (9 min. 30 sec.), Moderate Stage Alzheimer's Disease (11min. 45 sec.), Severe Stage Alzheimer's Disease (7 min. 15 sec.) and Coping with Alzheimer's Disease for the Responsible Adult with Children (26 min. 39 sec.).   The videos describe what is happening in the brain of someone who has Alzheimer's, the signs of each stage of the disease, and activities to do in each stage with a loved one who has the disease. We've also included a video for responsible adults to assist them in coping and caring for their children and their loved one. The Program videos are extremely accessible because they are concise, as demonstrated by the length of the videos provided above, and they are digital, making them available anywhere there is internet service. The Program also includes the downloadable Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Quick Reference Guide that highlights information in the videos, making the information accessible whenever it is needed. Transcripts of the videos are available for the hearing impaired upon request, and there is a lyric video of the animated story song for the early reader and for the hearing impaired of any age.   To learn more visit: Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Disease   We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts.   Please follow for updates, rate & review!   For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com   Instagram: @willgather Facebook: WillGather   Nicole Will is our host and founder of willGather.

EvoSec Defensive Pistol and Combatives and Weapons Integration - 16 hr course 19-20 Nov 2022 in Tulsa Oklahoma.  Gear and Mindset show 9 Eric and Aaron talk Emergency Comms.  They also talk Low Ready to keep you from legal trouble in a no shoot yet and no shoot scenario and more.  Good All around Quick Reference Guide for Ham Radio and preparing you for obtaining your license. Ham Radio 2021 For Technicians, Extras and General License : A 2021 Quick Reference Guide to Obtaining License and Setting up your Amateur Radio Station (Paperback) - Walmart.com Study App Eric used to study, prepare and take practice tests which led to easily passing both the Technician and General Amateur Radio license exams.  HAM Test Prep Lite: Technician on the App Store (apple.com) Excellent Free Source for all your practice needs:  HamExam.org: Free Amateur Radio Practice Tests with Flash Cards MURS Radios Motorola RMM2050 MURS Two Way Radio (buytwowayradios.com) Inexpensive yet decent quality MURS radios for being on a budget: Amazon.com: BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio, License Free Two-Way Radio for Manufacturing, Retail, Personal, and Business : Electronics HF Radios Eric's Yaesu 857D is now discontinued, but the replacement is very reasonable: Yaesu FT-891 Yaesu FT-891 HF/50MHz All Mode Mobile Transceivers | DX Engineering Eric's Main Rig Yaesu FT-991A Yaesu FT-991A HF/VHF/UHF Multi-Mode Transceivers | DX Engineering Inexpensive but decent solar charger for ham radio batteries Amazon.com: SOLPERK Solar Panel Kit 20W 12V, Solar Battery Trickle Charger Maintainer + Upgrade Controller + Adjustable Mount Bracket for Boat Car RV Motorcycle Marine Automotive : Everything Else DMR Newer Preferred DMR radio – Anytone AT-D878UVII Radio GigaParts.com Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com 

In this episode, Dr. Erin Chaparro joins to chat about the benefits of using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) with students of all ages across the subject areas. You'll also hear how to use visual thinking strategies in your classroom plus how to access free virtual and augmented reality resources to make this happen! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/09/20/visual-thinking-strategies-181/  Sponsored by my Quick Reference Guide: https://classtechtips.com/books/  Follow Erin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErinChaparro  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Get access to lots of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/ 

In this episode, educator and author, Dr. Florencia Henshaw, joins to discuss how teachers can avoid getting overwhelmed with technology.  You'll also hear her unique perspective of working with learners in teacher education programs as well as how to keep things simple and keep the focus on pedagogy. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/09/06/avoid-getting-overwhelmed-179/  Sponsored by my Quick Reference Guide: https://classtechtips.com/books/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Get access to lots of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/ 

Join me as I interview esteemed guest, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar  -- a world-renowned Ayurvedic physician and medical astrologer who hails from a family of traditional Vedic healers in India. He holds a B.A. in Ayurvedic medicine and has completed a three-year M.D. (Ayurvedic Internal Medicine) residency at Pune University.  Dr. Suhas is a compassionate healer and expert clinician who directs the Ayurvedic Healing and Integrative Wellness Clinic in Santa Cruz, California.  He is a sought-after speaker and lecturer -- who travels extensively teaching courses on Ayurveda, training doctors, and providing Ayurvedic consultations for thousands of patients.Dr Suhas is the author of several books on Ayurveda and optimum health including:Change your Schedule, Change your Life.Ayurveda, A Quick Reference Guide.Enchanting Beauty, Ancient Secrets to Inner, Outer and Lasting Beauty.The Hot Belly Diet:  A 30-day Ayurvedic Plan to Reset Your Metabolism, Lose Weight, and Restore your Body's Natural Balance to Heal Itself.  The Art and Science of Vedic Counseling - co-authored with David Frawley.  AND PANCHAKARMA, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DETOXIFICATION AND REJUVENATION - WHICH WE FOCUS ON IN THIS EPISODE.  Panchakarma addresses unresolved health concerns that burden many individuals.  It is a personalized and systematic protocol for releasing toxins, impurities, and stress.  This powerful detoxification enables the body's essential energies or doshas to move toward balance.  Panchakarma is unique as it not only cleanses, but rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit.  Find Dr. Suhas for consultations, speaking engagements, education, events:  ayurvedichealing.net

GUEST: OWEN STRACHAN, author, Christianity and WokenessLast week in part 1, Owen Strachan, professor of theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary and author of Christianity and Wokeness, explained how the new religion of “wokeness” has taken captive the minds of Americans in every sector of our society: politics, education, media, business, and yes, even the Evangelical church.Owen defined wokeness as “being awake” to the systemic injustice that characterizes our nation, with regard to white-black “race” relations but also with other groups who identify as minorities and thus oppressed—women, homosexuals, transgenders, and immigrants.The ironic thing is that despite all the progress that has been made in hearts and laws over the last century to create a more equal society, it's as if the nation suddenly discovered what an oppressive nation we are.Equality is not the point—punishment and payback are. The oppressors (i.e. whites, Christians, males) must be toppled and the oppressed (“people of color”, “queer”, and women) must be put in power.This week in part 2, Strachan (pronounced “stran”) will explain how wokeness is really just an updated version of Marxism, how it rejects God's order for creation, and how it fosters grievance, blame, and division rather than peace and unity based on the gospel of Christ.Additional Resource:————————We will hear more from Twila Brase of Citizens' Council for Health Freedom on the proposed “pandemic treaty” between the United States and the World Health Organization.Also, General Michael Flynn will be the speaker at Citizens' Council for Health Freedom's dinner on Thur, Sept. 15 in St. Paul, MN.  Click here to registerCovid-19 Quick Reference Guide from CCHF:https://www.cchfreedom.org/files/files/--COVID-19_Quick_Ref_Guide--(1).pdf

GUEST: OWEN STRACHAN, author, Christianity and WokenessThe Bible says, “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ” (Colossians 2:8).Notice the words—“philosophy, empty deception, tradition of men, elementary principles of the world”. And notice what these do—“takes you captive” or enslaves people from believing the truth of Christ and His Word.This sums up what America's new woke religion has done to the minds and hearts of both non-Christians and Christians. An empty, deceptive, man-based, elementary philosophy has quickly taken captive our leaders, corporations, schools, and even churches.Whatever it's framed as—“woke” or “diversity, equity, and inclusion” or “social justice” or “Black Lives Matter” or “Critical Theory”—it all fundamentally rejects God's assessment and solutions for mankind.Because this woke religion is so prevalent in the culture and the church, it's important for Christians to be informed about it so you and your family and your church are not taken “captive” through this “empty deception”.Owen Strachan (pronounced “stran”), Research Professor of Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary and author of Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement is Hijacking the Gospel – and the Way to Stop It, joins us this weekend on The Christian Worldview to explain why America's new woke religion is not “good news” as the real gospel is.Owen presented a message at the recent Truth Matters Conference at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky that you can listen to here.-------------------------ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:Also in the program, we will hear from Twila Brase of Citizen's Council for Health Freedom who will give us an update on Covid and a “pandemic treaty” between the United States and the World Health Organization that would give that NGO authority during world “health crises”.Covid-19 Quick Reference Guide from CCHF:https://www.cchfreedom.org/files/files/--COVID-19_Quick_Ref_Guide--(1).pdf

When it comes to COVID-19, originally we were told it will only take a couple of weeks to -flatten the curve.- As weeks, months, and now years have passed, we continue to get contradictory messages from the highest medical experts and government agencies.--At this stage we're being told there's a sharp decline taking place in the number of reported infections, but what's next---Many have been left scrambling to obtain information on both the prevention of and the preparation for COVID-19 treatment. In response, the guest on this edition of Crosstalk has put together a quick reference guide that is helping many people across America to maneuver through this pandemic.--Twila Brase is president and co-founder of Citizens' Council for Health Freedom. Twila is a registered nurse, a certified public health nurse, and author of Big Brother in the Exam Room- The Dangerous Truth About Electronic Health Records. She's the speaker on the daily Health Freedom Minute heard on stations across the nation.

When it comes to COVID-19, originally we were told it will only take a couple of weeks to -flatten the curve.- As weeks, months, and now years have passed, we continue to get contradictory messages from the highest medical experts and government agencies.--At this stage we're being told there's a sharp decline taking place in the number of reported infections, but what's next---Many have been left scrambling to obtain information on both the prevention of and the preparation for COVID-19 treatment. In response, the guest on this edition of Crosstalk has put together a quick reference guide that is helping many people across America to maneuver through this pandemic.--Twila Brase is president and co-founder of Citizens' Council for Health Freedom. Twila is a registered nurse, a certified public health nurse, and author of Big Brother in the Exam Room- The Dangerous Truth About Electronic Health Records. She's the speaker on the daily Health Freedom Minute heard on stations across the nation.

Jan Markell welcomes back health expert Twila Brase and attorney Marjorie Holsten in part 2. We are not being told the truth as it concerns Covid-19. The truth-tellers are called conspiratorial. Evangelical Christians are blamed for vaccine hesitancy even though great injury is being reported from these vaccines. Hear our attorney relate another story of hospital recklessness. What can we do to protect ourselves and those we love? Download the FREE COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29 Jan Markell welcomes back health expert Twila Brase and attorney Marjorie Holsten in part 2. We are not being told the truth as it concerns Covid-19. The truth-tellers are called conspiratorial. Evangelical Christians are blamed for vaccine hesitancy even though great injury is being reported from these vaccines. Hear our attorney relate another story of hospital recklessness. What can we do to protect ourselves and those we love? Download the FREE COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide.

Twila Brase (President and Co-Founder of Citizen's Council for Health Freedom) discusses CCHF's “COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide”.

Ian White is a co-founder, partner, and vintner at Smith Devereux Wines. Ian is also the wine director for SF Magazine. The Smith Devereux story began with music and wine. A travel and wine writer, a farmer with some of Napa Valley's best grapes, and a music industry insider with a love for wine and need for change; we were an unlikely trio. But a nearly impossible opportunity at just the right time brought the two together, and together they have stayed.  Weeks after meeting they took on the deal that would lead them into a life-long friendship, the founding of a winery, and a plan to conquer the wine world. In this episode, Ian tells us about how his love for music brought him to the world of wine, and how he transitioned from telling stories about other people for almost 12 years and decided that it's time that he shared about his. Make sure to stay tuned until the end to know about his top pics and food pairings!  [00:00 - 09:18] Opening Segment  I introduce our guest for this episode Ian shares about his wine experience Crossover between music and wine Hosting people in a vineyard Quality of the wine depends on how you let the vineyard speak  [09:19 - 18:43] Building a Career Around Wine    Started with writing about wine  Telling other people's stories  Decided to start telling his own story  How Smith Devereux came about  Making wines that are accessible and inclusive  Join my wine club and connect with other wine lovers!  See link below   [18:44 - 40:52] Let's Talk Wine with Ian  Wines from Smith Devereux  SB White Blend Italian brands on Russ's portfolio Number 3 Red Blend  Single Vineyard Merlot  Choosing the right glass for the wines  Producing wines in a sustainable way Wine pairs  Depends on the occasion and environment Best wine depends on the vibe  Knowing the sauces available  Favorite go-to wine  Go-to pairing  [40:52 - 40:52] Closing Segment   Connect with Ian See links below  Final words Tweetable Quotes: “At the end of the day, we're making these wines for people to enjoy. And if we don't pay attention to the people, then what are we doing?”- Ian White  Connect with Russ through Instagram and Facebook, Linked, or Twitter. You can also checkout their website at www.smithdevereux.com or send him an email at ian@smithdevereux.com. Join their email list for free Quick Reference Guide to good value wines of the Old World here!    You can also participate in their charity drive! They are donating $5/case for all our wholesale revenue in MD and DC for the month of September to Learning to Live Movement, a non-profit based in Baltimore that offers the opportunity for travel to inner city kids. Learn more about the charity at http://www.learningtolivemovement.com. Let's continue the Everyday Wine Conversations and connect with me through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or feel free to shoot me an email at kris@krislevy.co. You can also check out my website at ​www.​klevywineco.com.   TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help us get the word out there! Share this podcast to someone who wants to join the wine conversations. Go ahead and take a screenshot, share this to your stories, and tag me on Instagram!    JOIN THE CLUB through this link and handpick wines every month, from up and coming wineries, winemaker owned brands and wineries with unique stories while supporting those wineries directly. You can also join our Facebook Group to connect with other wine lovers, get special tips and tricks, and take your wine knowledge to a whole new level.

Welcome back to another episode of Everyday Wine! Today's episode is going to be a bit different because I won't have any guests with me today. Instead, I will be sharing with you some tips, some dos and don'ts, and some cool advice for gifting wines. Make sure to tune in until the end, and I hope this episode gives you some ideas and ways to change how you approach gifting, not just for the holiday season, but for other celebrations like weddings, graduation, birthdays, etc. Let's dive in!   [00:00 - 4:10] Opening Segment I welcome everyone to the episode Connect with me through the links below! I share the topic for this solo episode Join my wine club! see links below  [04:11 - 14:19] The Perfect Wine Gift for Each Person and Each Event Think about the person's preference Strike up a conversation with the wine retailer to know more about the wine you're gifting Look for wines with cool stories Stories can connect you and the person whom you're giving the wine to Reach out to a sommelier or a brand to know more about the wine stories Pick a cool wine format Format - size of the bottle Find a wine with a unique vintage Vintage - year it was created   [14:20 - 16:01] Closing Segment Final advice for gifting wine Focus on creating stories and memories when gifting wine Let me know what you think by connecting with me through the links below Don't forget to leave a review! Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “And that giving somebody a bottle of wine helps them create a moment helps them create an experience.” - Kris Levy   Join their email list for free Quick Reference Guide to good value wines of the Old World here! You can also participate in their charity drive! They are donating $5/case for all our wholesale revenue in MD and DC for the month of September to Learning to Live Movement, a non-profit based in Baltimore that offers the opportunity for travel to inner city kids. Learn more about the charity at http://www.learningtolivemovement.com.   Let's continue the Everyday Wine Conversations and connect with me through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or feel free to shoot me an email at kris@krislevy.co. You can also check out my website at ​www.​klevywineco.com. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help us get the word out there! Share this podcast to someone who wants to join the wine conversations. Go ahead and take a screenshot, share this to your stories, and tag me on Instagram! JOIN THE CLUB through this link and handpick wines every month, from up and coming wineries, winemaker owned brands and wineries with unique stories while supporting those wineries directly. You can also join our Facebook Group to connect with other wine lovers, get special tips and tricks, and take your wine knowledge to a whole new level.        

Russ Lorber discovered his love for wine when visiting family wineries in Europe and found the experience to be like an invitation to a family gathering. He admired the passion of the winemakers for their craft and launched Wide Roots to bring the essence of this experience to more wine drinkers, hoping to help them in unlocking this world much the same way that Russ did for himself. Russ is certified by the Vinitaly International Academy as an Italian Wine Ambassador and has traveled extensively in Europe, having visited wine estates in Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and Austria. In this episode, Russ is going to walk us through this wine journey and how we he transitioned from being a wine consumer to a wine expert with 55 points for wine distribution in the DMV area in just 18 months. I'm sure you would not want to miss this, so make sure to tune in!  [00:00 - 7:24] Opening Segment  I introduce our guest for this episode Russ shares about his wine experience Spent 25 years in corporate Learning the stories of winemakers Travel as a big role in getting into wine Exploring the old world wine Bringing the wine journey to other people Combining education with the prod       [07:25 - 21:41] Transition from Being a Wine Consumer to a Wine Expert   Being open to education about wines Understanding the labeling conventions from different countries Building a knowledge base How Wide Roots came about Importing wine started as a tortuous journey Changing Wide Roots business strategy Going from 0 to 55 points of wine distribution  How Russ developed relationships with international retailers  Being straightforward, honest, and transparent The importance of meeting the winemakers Following through commitments Being straightforward to customers as well  Join my wine club and connect with other wine lovers!  See link below   [21:422 - 40:02] Let's Talk Wine with Russ Italian brands on Russ's portfolio How Russ put the portfolio together Why there's a focus on Italy Different textures and mouth fields What people can try  White wine from Sardinia Sforzato di Valtellina Checkout Wide Roots and other producers Check out the links below Trends to watchout for Authenticity and natural wine movement  Increasing diversity and different wine experiences More educational resources to unlock what is out there  Russ's favorite wine and favorite pairing  Russ's recommended wine resource Learn through experience Find a group of like-minded people and taste things Final words Tweetable Quotes: “When you get to the history of the wine, you really start picking up things that you hadn't picked up by yourself just opening the bottle.”- Russ Lorber   “ And that's part of the reason why our shared mission here is to grow the universe of people that are just interested in exploring kind of like the craft brewers did 10 or 15 years ago, and what much to their success.” - Russ Lorber Connect with Russ through Instagram, Facebook, Linked, or Twitter. You can also checkout theri website and other resources at www.widerootsllc.com. Join their email list for free Quick Reference Guide to good value wines of the Old World here!    You can also participate in their charity drive! They are donating $5/case for all our wholesale revenue in MD and DC for the month of September to Learning to Live Movement, a non-profit based in Baltimore that offers the opportunity for travel to inner city kids. Learn more about the charity at http://www.learningtolivemovement.com. Let's continue the Everyday Wine Conversations and connect with me through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or feel free to shoot me an email at kris@krislevy.co. You can also check out my website at ​www.​klevywineco.com.   TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help us get the word out there! Share this podcast to someone who wants to join the wine conversations. Go ahead and take a screenshot, share this to your stories, and tag me on Instagram!    JOIN THE CLUB through this link and handpick wines every month, from up and coming wineries, winemaker owned brands and wineries with unique stories while supporting those wineries directly. You can also join our Facebook Group to connect with other wine lovers, get special tips and tricks, and take your wine knowledge to a whole new level.

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Scripture instructs the Church to continually watch for the return of Christ, but why do so many people seem uninterested in the signs of the last days?   **Special Offer** 40% OFF PREORDER of The Prophecy Pros' Illustrated Guide to Tough Questions About the End Times at Lifeway.com use promo code PROPHECYPROS40 *** Notable mentions: A Quick Reference Guide to the End Times by Todd Hampson and Jeff Kinley – https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Reference-Guide-End-Times/dp/0736983694/ The Non-Prophet's Guide™ to Spiritual Warfare by Todd Hampson – https://www.amazon.com/Non-Prophets-GuideTM-Spiritual-Warfare/dp/0736977953/ Interview with the Anitchrist by Jeff Kinley – https://www.amazon.com/Interview-Antichrist-Jeff-Kinley/dp/0785229833/ Wake the Bride by Jeff Kinley – https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Bride-Facing-These-Last/dp/0736965165/ The Non-Prophet's Guide™ to the End Times by Todd Hampson – https://www.amazon.com/Non-Prophets-GuideTM-End-Times-Prophecy/dp/073697279X/   Listen to the Prophecy Pros Podcast and other faith-based podcasts on the Edifi Podcast Network – https://edifi.app/get-the-app/   Produced by Unmutable™

Sweat bands, spandex, and Jane Fonda might be some images that come to mind when thinking about being active. While fitness has come a long way, working out can feel like one more thing to add to an already jam-packed schedule. We hear you! Listen to a conversation between Meredith Leo DiGiano (McGraw-Hill Education) and Cathy Richards (Montgomery College) as they simplify the start-up process to get and stay physically active, provide tips on establishing an exercise routine, and share information on why movement is critical to a lifetime of good health. Additionally, Cathy has a gift for all This Wellness Life listeners and is providing access to her Quick Reference Guide, Video Series, and Links here. 

Olivier Melnick returns to the Prophecy Pros Podcast to talk with us about how and why the church should be active in witnessing to the Jewish people.    Learn more about Olivier at OlivierMelnick.com   Notable mentions: NewAntisemitism.com End-Times Antisemitism by Olivier Melnick – https://www.amazon.com/End-Times-Antisemitism-Chapter-Longest-Hatred/dp/1548425842/ THE TIME IS NOW! by Olivier Melnick – https://www.amazon.com/TIME-NOW-Christians-Should-Jewish-ebook/dp/B085FRHK4M Ha-Mashiach by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum – https://www.amazon.com/Ha-Mashiach-Scriptures-Arnold-G-Fruchtenbaum/dp/1935174339/ A Quick Reference Guide to the End Times by Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson – https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Reference-Guide-End-Times-ebook/dp/B08JPSDS39/   Listen to the Prophecy Pros Podcast and other faith-based podcasts on the Edifi Podcast Network – https://edifi.app/get-the-app/   Produced by Unmutable™

Britton defines the small ship category so you fully understand WHAT ships qualify, WHERE they sail, WHO favors the experience and answers the all important question: Is this LUXURY CRUISING??? Warning: This episode contains IDEAS that could contain game-changing information you need to hear NOW! Here's Britton's contact info: britton.frost@gmail.com Must hear her podcast, Avid Travel With Britton Frost https://www.travmarketmedia.com/podcast-categories/avid-travel-with-britton-frost/ Here's Stuart's download: https://stuartlloydcohen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Group-Sales-Boot-Camp-LIVE-2021-QUICK-REFERENCE-GUIDE-v3.pdf Here's Group Sales Boot Camp LIVE information: https://stuartlloydcohen.com/bootcamplive/ Want to be in the audience? Request access here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGroupSalesSuccess See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you haven't started using LEAD MAGNETS to you should! Here's how!. Stuart's expert guest is Catherine Heeg, international professional speaker and trainer in travel and hospitality. Hear Catherine lead a riveting conversation and engaging brainstorming session that generates content ideas, tools and tips to create lead magnets to grow your email list.  Here's Catherine's download: https://www.cmsspeaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lead-Magnets.pdf Here's Stuart's download: https://stuartlloydcohen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Group-Sales-Boot-Camp-LIVE-2021-QUICK-REFERENCE-GUIDE-v3.pdf Here's Group Sales Boot Camp LIVE information: https://stuartlloydcohen.com/bootcamplive/ Want to be in the audience? Request access here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGroupSalesSuccess     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do masks, lockdowns, and social distancing have to do with scripture and our calling as Christians? How can we use this as an opportunity for the gospel?    Notable mentions: Ozark Mountain Prophecy Summit – https://www.ozarkmountainprophecysummit.com/   A Quick Reference Guide to the End Times – https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Reference-Guide-End-Times/dp/0736983694     Produced by Unmutable™

We assume people “get it” when we communicate ideas, expectations, requests, or needs. It made sense to us, right? Only they don't and it can lead to misunderstandings, confusion or even hurt. We need a framework to understand these differences so that we can find our path toward productive dialogue. In this episode, Heidi turns the tables and puts Annie, a Certified Myers Briggs professional and leadership coach, on the “hot seat” to help you build more positive communication on your team and in your relationships. Links and resources: Life Types, Understand Yourself and Make the Most of Who You Are Type Talk at Work: How the 16 Personalities Determine Your Success o the Job Download Annie's FREE “Communication Style Self-Assesment and Quick Reference Guide”. For more information about Annie and how she helps cultivate teams that thrive, check out her website or follow her on Instragram or Facebook.

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Are you interested in gut health?  Have you been worried about your overall health?  In this episode we dive into maintaining our youth as long as possible, as well as the importance of probiotics and antibiotics together. This is the perfect episode if you’re trying to improve your health. In this episode I talk with Ross Pelton, a pharmacist, clinical nutritionist a health educator and the author of 11 books, joins us to discuss all thing health. He is the scientific director for Essential Formulas, Incorporated. We discuss the importance of gut health, and the science behind the “second brain” in your gut. We also discuss Postbiotic Metabolites, and how to keep ourselves young and health based on our diet. This episode is packed.   Questions I asked: How did you become a natural pharmacist? How do probiotics work? Why does fiber matter in our diet? What is microbiome, and why is it important? Why do probiotics matter in our body? Is there a way to measure the bacteria in our gut? Does your pH have any impact on your gut? How do we know that our probiotics are working? Would you recommend a colonic? Why do we need probiotics with our antibiotics? How does probiotic and gut health help with weight loss? What do we need to make sure we have a complete microbiome system? Why is drinking water good for your digestion?   Topics Discussed: Gut health. Natural pharmacist.   Fiber in our diets.   Our overall gut health. The genetic conundrum. Lemon juice. Rapid microbiome repair. More energy.   Quotes from the show: “You need diversity in your sources of fiber.” Ross Pelton @SisterhoodSweat “90% of children and adults aren’t getting the required amount of fiber.” Ross Pelton @SisterhoodSweat “The microbiome is the term we use to refer to bacteria in your gastrointestinal system.” Ross Pelton @SisterhoodSweat “The microbiome is an ecosystem.” Ross Pelton @SisterhoodSweat “We are a superorganism; we are US plus THEM our bacteria. You are eating to feed them.” Ross Pelton @SisterhoodSweat   How you can stay in touch with Ross: Website Free Article: https://essentialformulas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/The-Real-Benefits-of-Probiotics-Ross-Pelton-Townsend-Letter-June-2019.pdf The Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook (2nd Edition, Lexi-Comp, 2001) : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/drug-induced-nutrient-depletion-handbook-ross-pelton/1101718199 Book - The Nutritional Cost of Drugs: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nutritional-cost-of-drugs-second-edition-ross-pelton/1016969887 Free Copy of Quick Reference Guide to Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions: net/dind Ross’ Salad Buzz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEfAW70W2I   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" Essential Formulas   My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is! Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

Imagine being more than 2,500 feet above the ground; with no harness, no ropes and no safety equipment. Alex Hannold scaled Yosemite's El Capitan solo, seemingly effortlessly and with great command over the rock. The most remarkable aspect of the near impossible feat of accomplishment is Alex's grit, a strength-based psychological skill that propels most humans to carve out a path to reach goals that are once thought to be unattainable. The question is, can we cultivate grit?On this episode, educational scholar, lecturer in Curriculum & Instruction at Baylor University, and author of “A student's guide to grit and greatness”, Dr. Laila Y. Sanguras, discusses how we can help kids recognize the value of effort influenced achievement. By focusing on grit, educators can unveil the secret that anyone who is at the top of their game got there by practicing the invisible micro skills, enduring  innumerable obstacles and committing to life's big goals.About Dr. Laila SangurasLaila Y. Sanguras, Ph.D., is a lecturer in the department of Curriculum & Instruction and co-editor of the Gifted Education Review, a newsletter for teachers and parents of gifted children. Dr. Sanguras earned a B.S. in education from Western Oregon University, followed by a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Portland State University and Ph.D. in educational research from the University of North Texas.Dr. Sanguras' primary scholarly interest is the development of psychosocial skills, particularly grit and coping, and how teachers and parents can support their children to succeed academically and personally. She works closely with school districts and parent organizations to bring research to practice. Dr. Sanguras also presents at numerous professional conferences and enjoys mentoring students on their personal research projects.Websites:https://www.andstillweteach.com/http://www.giftededucationreview.com/Books/Materials:Grit in the Classroom: Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's StudentsRaising Children with Grit: Parenting Passionate, Persistent, and Successful KidsEducator's Quick Reference Guide to Grit in the ClassroomAbout Host, Sucheta KamathSucheta Kamath, is an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, a celebrated community leader, and the founder and CEO of ExQ®. As an EdTech entrepreneur, Sucheta has designed ExQ's personalized digital learning curriculum/tool that empowers middle and high school students to develop self-awareness and strategic thinking skills through the mastery of Executive Function and social-emotional competence.Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

Super excited to share an amazing podcast Laurie C. Rogers MHS, OT, CHT is an extremely busy practitioner and program manager at National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington DC. She trains therapists and students and was instrumental in the 4th edition of the most popular hand therapy resource "Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, A Quick Reference Guide and Review 4th Edition". She also serves as the Senior Project Manager and contributed and edited every chapter of the book and appendix. We are offering a promotional course for CRPS: Updates in Therapist Management for this 6 AOTA approved CE class: CLICK HERE If you enter code: SAVE90 you will save 1/2 price during this stressful time so you will save $90 for this 6 AOTA approved CE class!

Show me the data: take part in this program to review the evidence in support of the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of seizures. Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/931482?src=mkm_podcast_addon_931482

In this episode, I share strategies for hosting asynchronous book clubs in digital spaces and tips for using Flipgrid. You’ll hear strategies for using Flipgrid for book clubs with students and how you can use this strategy with your colleagues for remote professional development. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/05/05/flipgrid-for-book-clubs-061/   Tasks Before Apps study guide Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom  Quick Reference Guide on Classroom Technology Tips The Educator’s Guide to Flipgrid How to Use Flipgrid for Book Clubs (Blog Post)        

In this episode, I share my new quick reference guide full of classroom technology tips. You’ll also hear about five EdTech essentials and strategies that work for classroom learning and learning outside of the classroom. My Quick Reference Guide: https://classtechtips.com/books/ Shownotes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/04/21/classroom-technology-tips-059  My new webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2336796866848666124  

This episode explores the objective of preserving your sanity in challenging times. After writing and publishing a book a few years ago, now felt like a good time to revisit its themes. If you're interested in finding out more information about the book, please visit LaLuzEats.com and click the Honor's Musings tab for more info. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/honors-musings/support

GP Dr Mary Kearney is co-author of the Quick Reference Guide to Migraine management in general practice. In this podcast, she talks about how the guide was developed, and how GPs can help migraine sufferers. The guide is available on the ICGP website. www.icgp.ie

In this bonus episode, co-authors Carol and J Scott read from Chapter 5: Seller Motivation and Leverage. This passage reveals the exact questions the authors ask sellers, and how to “aggressively listen” for valuable information — even when making casual conversation. Plus, Carol and J do some investor/seller role-playing.Order “The Book on Negotiating Real Estate” today at www.BiggerPockets.com/NegotiatingBook; you can get a physical copy, eBook, or audio version (that one is read by professional narrators) — OR just get the Ultimate package, which includes everything, PLUS access to two live Q&A webinars with Carol and J, two bonus videos, and a Quick Reference Guide with the top negotiating tips and tricks from the book

Episode 170 of Discover Your Dog is a CliffsNotes style recap of every episode released in 2018. Show Highlights Did the Holidays get you behind in your podcast shows? Starting to get back into the groove for the new year? Discover Your Dog has been doing this podcast for 3 years! Let s give a round […] The post Ep 170 – 2018 Dog Lover’s Quick Reference Guide appeared first on FamilyDogFusion.

   Dr Barbara Blackburn talks with me today about her book, Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom: Tools and Strategies. (2019, Taylor & Francis) Barbara has dedicated her life to raising the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. She is a Top 30 Global Guru in Education, has taught early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students and has served as an educational consultant for three publishing companies. A few of her book titles are: Rigor made easy: Getting Started Rigorous Schools and Classrooms: Leading the Way Rigor in Your Classroom: A Toolkit for Teachers Rigor in Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders Literacy from A to Z Rigor for Students with Special Needs Motivating Struggling Learners: 10 Ways to Build Student Success Rigor is Not a Four-Letter Word Rigor and Assessment in the Classroom Rigor in the RTI and MTSS Classroom: Practical Tools and Strategies She often can be found working with teachers and administrators in workshops as well as presenting at state, national, and international conferences. Barbara is an amazing writer and teacher. She creates books that teachers can read and put into action immediately. She has a wonderful gift for making the difficult easy to understand and to use. Lots to learn! Thanks for listening! Check out Barbara's Quick Reference Guide to Rigor just published by ASCD. Rigor Quick Reference Guide with ASCD Make sure that you check out the links below especially the link to the Graphic Organizer for Math Word Problems that Barbara talked about as well as the link to her website's free resources. Learn More and Connect with Barbara: www.barbarablackburnonline.com https://globalgurus.org/education-gurus-30/ http://www.barbarablackburnonline.com/free-resources/ http://bit.ly/GraphicOrganizerMathWordProblems (The organizer that Barbara talked about.) www.routledge.com/eyeoneducation https://www.routledge.com/Rigor-and-Differentiation-in-the-Classroom-Tools-and-Strategies/Blackburn/p/book/9780815394471 https://twitter.com/BarbBlackburn https://www.pinterest.com/barbblackburn/ https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraRBlackburn/ https://twitter.com/RoutledgeEOE https://twitter.com/routledgebooks https://twitter.com/RoutledgeEd Length - 52:53

 an ASCD show:MEDIA LITERACY: POWERFUL WAYS TO USE IT IN ANY K-12 CLASSROOM:Authors of the "Quick Reference Guide on Media Literacy", Faith Rogow and Cyndy Scheibe are my guests 

 an ASCD show:MEDIA LITERACY: POWERFUL WAYS TO USE IT IN ANY K-12 CLASSROOM:Authors of the "Quick Reference Guide on Media Literacy", Faith Rogow and Cyndy Scheibe are my guests 

On this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, a practicing physician recovered from his own mold-related illness, talks the science behind the silent epidemic of mold. You will hear how genomics and testing is opening the door to understanding mold illness, and why microbes growing in water-damaged buildings make people sick. Have you ever wondered why some people can’t walk into a moldy building and others don’t seem to notice? Dr. Shoemaker has the answers and gives you the facts. Intimidated by the topic? Look for the Quick Reference Guide to this podcast on the Bulletproof Executive blog for terms and definitions, so you can easily be an expert too.     Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker is a practicing physician in Maryland and the author of eight books and multiple published academic papers. His latest book Surviving Mold: Life in the Era of Dangerous Buildings is a guide through diagnosis and treatment, remediation and a return to health. He is an expert on mold, having “looked death in the face” from his own mold-related illness. He lectures throughout the US on chronic inflammatory illnesses that are caused by exposure to moldy buildings and mycotoxins.

On this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, a practicing physician recovered from his own mold-related illness, talks the science behind the silent epidemic of mold. You will hear how genomics and testing is opening the door to understanding mold illness, and why microbes growing in water-damaged buildings make people sick. Have you ever wondered why some people can’t walk into a moldy building and others don’t seem to notice? Dr. Shoemaker has the answers and gives you the facts. Intimidated by the topic? Look for the Quick Reference Guide to this podcast on the Bulletproof Executive blog for terms and definitions, so you can easily be an expert too.     Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker is a practicing physician in Maryland and the author of eight books and multiple published academic papers. His latest book Surviving Mold: Life in the Era of Dangerous Buildings is a guide through diagnosis and treatment, remediation and a return to health. He is an expert on mold, having “looked death in the face” from his own mold-related illness. He lectures throughout the US on chronic inflammatory illnesses that are caused by exposure to moldy buildings and mycotoxins.

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. Having Fun & Getting Creative with Dementia Our first guest will be Jytte Lokvig, Ph.D. an Alzheimer's Specialist and Author of "Alzheimer's A to Z, Secrets to Successful Caregiving," "Alzheimer's A to Z, A Quick Reference Guide" and "The Alzheimer's Creativity Project."  As always we will have a fun and lively conversation that will inspire you. Website     Email      Phone    505-466-8195 Faces of Dementia Quilt Rick Phelps, founder of Memory People and Leeanne Chames the Executive Director of Memory People, an Alzheimer's and dementia support and awareness group on Facebook, will join us for the second half of the show.  We will be talking about a new project of theirs called "Faces of Dementia Quilt."  To see the quilt, search Memory People Faces of dementia quilt, on Facebook or send an Email  to them. Check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website for more resources and information - Blog, Free Webinars, Tools, Resource Directory and more.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode you will meet other listeners who are getting the word out about their family history through blogging as well as give you some genealogy blogging pointers,and I will introduce you to one of my first “Favorite Genealogy Gems” Look who I ran into in Detroit: Steve Luxenberg, author of "Annie's Ghosts" Cruise with Lisa It's always a joy for me to get to get out and about and meet so many of you in person. And, have I got an amazing event to tell you about where we can get together in person, talk genealogy and experience the joy of travel! I've just signed on with Itinerary:  day 1 – depart Tilbury, London – 6pm (boarding from 12.30pm) day 2 – at sea day 3 – Invergordon, Scotland – 7.30am-10pm day 4 – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – 7am-6pm day 5 – Stornoway, Outer Hebrides – 7.30am-10pm (transfer to shore by tender) day 6 – Tobermory, Isle of Mull – 7.30am-4pm (transfer to shore by tender) day 7 – Dublin, Ireland – 8am-5.45pm day 8 – St Mary's, Isles of Scilly - 9am-6pm (transfer to shore by tender) day 9 – St Peter Port, Guernsey - 7.30am-6pm (transfer to shore by tender) day 10 – Honfleur, France –  9am-5pm day 11 – arrive Tilbury, London – 9am You'll have around 40 topics to choose from, held mostly in the evening so there will be loads of time to explore the landscape. My understanding is that this cruise is filling up very quickly so if you're interested be sure and click the links above for more details.   Brand New in the Genealogy Gems Store Quick Reference Guide “a nice easy to grab and use laminated cheat sheet that can instantly answer your most important questions and give you easy ways to use Evernote more quickly and efficiently.” Evernote is certainly the fastest-growing note-taking technology out there, so it is no wonder that it is incredibly popular with genealogists. But there is so much packed in to it that I notice that many genealogists aren't taking full advantage. Keep this handy cheat sheet close at hand and you'll have everything you need. This four page laminated guide includes: A Getting Started Checklist Quick Key Break Out Boxes – packed with keystrokes to speed up your use of Evernote Specialized Note-taking Actions How to Get the Most Out of Clipping Tips for Maneuvering the Desktop Client Genealogical Organization Recommendations Little Known Search Strategies Specialized Genealogy Focused Techniques such as Source Citation Tips, Clipping Recommendations, and Using Reminders Evernote Premium vs. Free Comparison   Genealogy News: and FamilySearch recently announced that they have made an agreement to jointly make a billion global records available online over the next five years by digitizing, indexing and publishing the records from the FamilySearch vault. Ancestry.com expects to invest more than $60 million alongside thousands of hours of volunteer efforts facilitated by FamilySearch.  The companies also announced in early 2013 an additional project where they plan to publish 140 million U.S. Wills & Probate images and indexes over the next three years—creating a national database of wills and other probate documents spanning 1800-1930 online for the very first time.   Daughter Receives WWII Soldier Father's Letter Decades Later Watch the Video:   MAILBOX: In this episode we celebrate listeners who are sharing their family history through blogging: New Blogger Keith is a Son of a Swift I have run a personal family history site for the past five years and now, based on your advice, launched my own genealogy blog. I already had a tumblr account, so I started (Son of Swift is a translation of my name from the original Gaelic, O'Seibhleain).  Thanks for the great idea and I will continue to listen as I conduct my research into the future.”   Chris is Now Blogging    “OK listening to the folks in your latest podcasts convinced me. I started my own genealogy blog last month. So far there's not a lot of "traffic" but I've gotten good reviews from the family members…Hoping you have some tips in mind for a future podcast...sort of a maintaining a blog for the long run -tips and tricks type thing. Take a look and let me know what you think. LOVE the podcast.”   Follow up from Chris: “After getting my feet wet, I decided to join GENEABLOGGERS network at  . Wow. My first goal was realized just after that. I found another blogger who is a "double cousin" through two different branches of my family. Thanks so much for your advice.”   Margaret is on a Family Album Journey “I started my blog a couple of years ago, but I decided to really blog regularly back in May.  I'm using the photos in my Davis ancestors' family albums from the 1880s as a springboard for my blog posts.  They lived in Savannah, so I'm really focusing a lot on Savannah history and the photographers there.  It's been fun.  I took a break when I went on a family vacation in July, so I'm struggling to get back in the rhythm of posting.   I tend to do a lot of research just for my posts, so it can take a lot of time, but I love it! Thanks for the inspiration and all the great information.” Wayne Uses Blogging to Discover Genealogy “I have started a new blog about genealogy. It is a place where I can tell stories, relate experiences and pass along tips discovered while doing research on my family; through volunteer activities, including as an Online Parish Clerk; and from projects completed as a genealogical consultant. The first post is in place and I have many more in preparation." Premium Member Sandy is Digging into her Family Roots “I am a new blogger, on your last podcast you said to email a link to our blogs. I watched your videos to get me started. i do have fun with it. I hope you like it.” Sandy's blog has been featuring a series of letters home written during World War II." Steve is Poking Around the Past “On September 1st I finally managed to get my family history blog started, and I'd like to invite you to take a look. I call it Poking Around in the Past, and I gave you a mention (link) in my first post.” From Gloria who describes herself as “A Die Hard Fan” “I have a blog but haven't really dedicated it to genealogy although it ties in sometimes as I use it for building my platform for my upcoming adoption memoir. Feel free to take a look at Family Links Matter. I put together a Facebook group page—The Groton, MA LONGLEY line—and family members post and share info, pictures, and a lot more. I met a third cousin and her daughter, several 7th cousins, and more. It's a great resource for all of  us. Check it out Groton MA line LONGLEY   Lisa's Blogging Tips Include great visuals – old photos, public domain images, etc. Your readers will enjoy them and they may help in your blog's Google search results ranking. Give your readers an easy way to subscribe by email Give it a try by subscribing to the Genealogy Gems Blog through email using Instructions for Subscribing to a blog via email: (feel free to add these to your blog) Look for the orange RSS button to get the feed address for a blog or podcast. Copy the RSS feed address for the blog Example: The Genealogy Gems blog the feed is Go to Paste  the blog feed URL in the “Feed” field on the Blogtrottr website In the next field type in your email address Select how often you want to receive the email notifications of new posts Click the orange “Feed Me” button Emails of new posts will now be delivered to your email address as requested Let your readers know that the service is available to them by adding a Text Widget to the side bar of your blog with the above instructions and a link to Blogtrottr. Try assigning themes to your blogging days. It can help you get a jump start on writing, as well as help you determine which areas are your favorites that you may want to focus on my more in the future as your “niche.” Check out Geneabloggers at for genealogy blogging support and theme ideas. Break up long posts into several posts. They are easier for you to publish, and easier for your readers to consume. Collect blogging ideas in Evernote. Set up a notebook called “Blogging Ideas” and tags for your various subject areas such as: Family lines / surnames such as  “Johnson Family” Location based subjects such as “Texas History” Focus areas such as  “Memoirs”, “Old Photos” etc. Learn everything you need to know about using Evernote for genealogy by In addition to over 100 exclusive Premium episodes, membership includes my one hour Evernote class video, and the Evernote instructional mini-series.  Get the Quick Reference Guide in the Genealogy Gems Store   GEM:  Lisa's Favorite Genealogy Gems (Just in time for Christmas!): Espy Frames by Jen Garrett As I get older, I find myself tiring of the same old gift giving every year. You know how it is – we all have too much stuff, and what we become more and more interested in is that which will last, and have a lasting impression on our family and those we love. So as I travel throughout the year I keep my eyes peeled for things that really stand out – items that are truly Genealogy Gems. Wonderful products that I want for my own home and family, and ones I think that you will appreciate and enjoy as well. So I've decided that Lisa is going to have her Favorite Genealogy Gems.  And the first one that I want to introduce you to today are I will never forget taking my annual walk through the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference exhibit hall this last year. I really didn't expect to see anything earth shattering or new. But when I reached the end of the first row and turned the corner I was instantly mesmerized by what I saw. Laid out across a long table, and hanging on the walls behind it were the more glorious and spectacular frames I had ever seen. Most were large thick frames around mirrors, but a few encompassed vintage photos. But they had three very important things in common. They all were dripping with vintage gems, jewels, charms, buttons and antiques. They were all one-of-a-kind pieces of art, and each one told a very unique story.  Oh, and they had one more important thing in common. They were all created by Jen Garrett. In this gem segment of the podcast I want to introduce you to Jen. She is a very special lady, which an incredible talent for story telling through these incredible art frames. I hope you come away with is that there are new and creative ways to help tell you ancestors story. I have a very special hand tinted photo from the 1930s of my beloved Grandma Alfreda Burkett in her nursing cap, taken the day she graduated from nursing school. She looks so young, and beautiful and full of excitement for her new career, which would last for over 50 years.  I've waited to hang that photo in my home because I knew it deserved a special frame, and I've just never found one that did it justice. The frame that I bought that day, absolutely does it justice. It's covered in vintage items from that era, all with a medical theme Exclusive Collection Hand Selected by Lisa I noticed it right away because the frame held a photo from that same era of another young nurse. She has been replaced with Grandma Burkett's photo, and this framed piece is now, truly, a family heirloom. It hangs in my Genealogy Gems office, and it will be handed down for generations to come. Jen's frames are an investment well worth making. And if you would like to acquire one of these very special frames you will find an exclusive collection now in the Genealogy Gems website store, just in time for the holidays. The frames are all truly incredible works of art! Even if you aren't interested in purchasing a frame, may I encourage you to just go and You'll be inspired. And once a frame I this collection has been purchased it's gone forever, because they really are one-of-a-kind. Be sure to click on them to see the enlarged view. The photos don't do the frames justice, but the larger images will give you a taste of all of the incredible and intricate details in them. On a PC you can hold the Control key and plus the plus key (+) to zoom in even further. Enjoy! Join Today: Sign up for the Free Newsletter on the homepage and get the free ebook 5 Fabulous Google Search Strategies for the Family Historian as a thank you gift!  

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