Podcast appearances and mentions of Rachel Payne

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Rachel Payne as they discuss anti-vilification legislation and more. The post Saturday, 9th, March, 2025; Rachel Payne- Legalise Cannabis Party, Update on Anti Vilification Legislation. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Macca are joined live on-air by Rachel Payne from the LCV. As they discuss baking a Pavlova, and other Christmas traditions. Prior to entering Parliament, Rachel was the... LEARN MORE The post Christmas Magazine: December 25th, 2024: Ms Rachel Payne, Legalise Cannabis Vic. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

In this episode of Give & Toke, we sit down with Victorian MP Rachel Payne, for an insightful conversation that marks two years since entering parliament along with 50 episodes of this show. We discuss the transition from Dan Andrews to Jacinta Allan and what it means for cannabis reform (3:00). We talk about the recent win for Victorian patients who drive (5:45), before looking back at two years of navigating hemp reform, pill testing, relationships, compromise, and the importance of evolving and letting go (15:00). We dive into the critical topic of housing affordability and the other challenges facing her electorate of over 600,000 South-East Melburnians (28:00). Rachel highlights the importance of giving a voice to underrepresented groups and how this informs her work in office (33:30). The conversation also turns to the impact of social media and shadow bans on modern politics (37:55), before turning to Fiona Patten's return to the scene (41:50). We play a quick quiz entitled Rachel Profiling (45:00) before diving into the big issues on the horizon for 2025, including personal use and workplace drug testing (50:00). Rachel also touches on the role of medicinal cannabis companies and their social responsibilities (60:00), as well as how she maintains motivation in the face of political disappointment (66:00). Finally, we wrap up with some listener questions where we learn what type of cannabis product David Ettershank would be (71:00). Visit www.rachelpayne.com.au Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelpayne_mp Follow Rachel on Twitter @rachelpaynemp Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com

With the Christmas season just around the corner, it's the perfect time to invite friends and family to your church's events. But how do you make those invitations meaningful? In this episode of the Lifecentral Church Podcast, Andy chats with Rachel Payne and Steve Gates as they share their personal experiences of inviting—and being invited—to church at Christmas.

Fiona and Macca are joined in the studio by Rachel Payne and Fiona Patten: Legalize Cannabis Party Update The post Saturday 5th, October, 2024: Rachel Payne and Fiona Patten: Legalize Cannabis Party Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

08/04/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E19 - The A-Z on Abdominal HerniasHernias!  They're a lot more common than you think, and in fact over 20 million hernias are repaired every year!  All genders and ages - from babies to the elderly - can have a hernia, so it's high time we talked about them on the show.  They won't go away on their own, so it's good to know your options if you suspect you have one (or know you already do...). On episode 19 we'll be joined by Dr. Rachel Payne, MD, a general surgeon and a specialist in hernia repair at Hennepin Healthcare.   She'll walk us through the definitions, diagnosis and treatment options for these pesky protrusions.  Learn about risk factors, what's happening in the body with a hernia, the different surgical approaches available (including a cool robot), and what the road to recovery is like once you're all patched up.  Join us!Got a question for the doc or a comment on the show?Keep an eye out for upcoming shows on social media!Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

Nevena and Macca talk to Rachel Payne, Legalize Cannabis Party, about the importance of Joy, what JOY MEDIA offers the public and why community engagement is so important in a... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special, Rachel Payne, Legalize Cannabis Party. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Join us in this enlightening episode of the "Willy's World Podcast" as we sit down with Victorian MP Rachel Payne, a passionate member of the Legalise Cannabis party. Rachel shares her journey advocating for the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis, highlighting the party's vision for a fair and just approach to drug policy. From the social justice implications to the economic benefits, we delve into the multifaceted reasons supporting the legalization movement, much-needed changes to outdated drug driving laws in Australia & much much more. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the discussion, Rachel's insights provide a compelling look into the intersection of politics and cannabis reform. Tune in and discover the possibilities of a more inclusive and progressive future for cannabis legislation in Victoria and Australia. Follow Rachel Payne on Instagram: @rachelpayne_mp "Willy's World" is the podcast/shock jock journey of Willy Biggs, A Former Freeskier And International Man Of Mystery. Listen on as this well-connected loose-as-a-goose entrepreneur & content creator conducts compelling conversations with an extensive list of players from music, sports, cannabis, porn, science, art, and culture, who are actively changing the course of history. Connect with Willy on social media. Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/willysworldaus⁠ IG: ⁠@willysworld69⁠ & ⁠@willysworldpodcast⁠ Web: ⁠https://www.willysworld.com.au

Nevena and Macca are joined live in the studio by Rachel Payne-Legalize Cannabis Party: The Year That Was…and What's Next? as they discuss legislation and anti-vilification laws. The post Saturday 23rd, December, 2023: Rachel Payne-Legalize Cannabis Party: The Year That Was…and What's Next? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Ms. Rachel Payne is a Member of Parliament at Parliament of Victoria, Australia & is running in the South East Metro Region for Legalise Cannabis Victoria for she believes that cannabis law reform is well overdue. Rachel is keen to drive the conversation around the role of cannabis as a catalyst for new economic opportunities, environmental ingenuity, and creation. Be sure to Follow her on IG @rachelpayne_mp, visit the website at www.rachelpayne.com.au , & also visit www.linktr.ee/rachelpaynemp to access all of her socials & get involved today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macca and Madeleine are joined live on air by Rachel Payne, MP, South-Eastern Metro, Legalise Cannabis as they discuss policy, updates, parliament and more. The post Saturday, 7th October, 2023: Rachel Payne, MP, South-Eastern Metro, Legalise Cannabis appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This is a story dating back to when Oscar had hair, drank vodka Red Bull, and publically embarrased his mum. MP Rachel Payne also joins in since this story ALSO involves weed. Wear Nala discount valid till Sunday 17th September, use the code: itsalot10  LINKS Email your own voice memos for Nightmare Fuel to hello@itsalotpodcast.com  Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review  Access this episode's transcript here  CREDITS  Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Rachel Payne @rachelpayne_mpExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaCo-Creative Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh  Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disclaimer: All cannabis-related content in this episode is not to be taken as medical advice. If you have further questions or concerns, please get in touch with your GP. So many parts of the world have legalised and regulated cannabis but in Australia, each state has its own rules about it and there's many legal loopholes to close. Victorian MP and member of the Legalise Cannabis party Rachel Payne is here to answer all of Abbie's questions. LINKS Read more about researcher Thomas Arkell's work https://tr.ee/6dNcyxnZWT Email your own voice memos for Nightmare Fuel to hello@itsalotpodcast.com  Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review  Access this episode's transcript here  CREDITS  Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Rachel Payne @rachelpayne_mpExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaCo-Creative Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode Social Pages Manager: Kirah Pillay @kirah.pillayManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh  Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Two Mics Up our host damednydc sits down with Rachel Payne the VP of Advocacy and Public Policy with Didlake. Didlake believes in empowering individuals to realize their full potential so that they can lead more satisfying and meaningful lives that include employment and relationships. Tune in as Rachel discusses Didlakes mission.... Which is to create opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities, opens the door to innovative thinking and creative approaches to challenges. Opportunity creates choice and choice empowers people. At Didlake, they are dedicated to creating opportunities to empower people every day. Enjoy the full episode on your favorite streaming platform or on our TV network - The Mogul Global TV Network via your Amazon or Roku TV Devices as well as online at www.themoguls.tv! Featuring: Rachel Payne - VP of Advocacy and Public Policy Web: https://www.didlake.org/ Social Media: FB, IG, Twitter - @didlakeinc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twomicsup/support

Rachel Payne is the Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP for the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. With degrees in public policy, sociology and politics, Ms. Payne has extensive experience in advocacy and campaigning and a keen interest in political processes, women's rights, queer rights, equality and community development. As a member of the Legalise Cannabis Party, it almost goes without saying that she is passionate about cannabis law reform and more broadly the role of cannabis as the future of environmental innovation and creation. In this episode, we discuss Cannabis Retail (02:00) Rachel's Pathway to Politics (09:00) The Dynamic Crossbench (11:30) The Harm of Prohibition and Premier Daniel Andrews' rhetoric about cannabis (12:30) Personal Use and Decriminalisation (16:50) Drug Driving Amendment (28:00) Impairment Testing (32:00) Petitioning your MP (41.00) Quiz: Payne on Pain (44:00) The Virtues of Hemp (50.00) Listener Questions (58:00) Visit www.rachelpayne.com.au Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelpayne_mp Follow Rachel on Twitter @rachelpaynemp Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message

Macca and Nevena are joined live in the studio by Fiona Patten (former Reason party Victoria) and Rachel Payne newly elected member of the Legalize Cannabis Party as they discuss:... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 29th April 2023: Fiona Patten, Rachel Payne Legalize Cannabis Party: Safe-injecting rooms and International Harm Reduction conference appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Rachel and Jacinta speak to two legends in Victorian politics in the lead up to International Women's Day on 8 March - former MP and leader of the Reason Party (formerly known as Sex Party), Fiona Patten, and newly elected MP representing the Legalise Cannabis Party, Rachel Payne. Rachel Payne is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the South-Eastern Metropolitan area since November 2022 and a member of Legalise Cannabis Victoria. Fiona Patten was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council between 2014 and 2022, representing the Northern Metropolitan Region until she lost her seat at the last state election in 2022. She recently received an honourable mentioned by the McKinnon Prize Shortlisting Committee, an independent, non-partisan award that acknowledges outstanding political leadership across the political spectrum. Rachel and Fiona, who have worked together for a number of years, discuss their experiences as women in leadership positions, in the Parliament of Victoria, and what they hope to see in the future.   For more information about this episode, please see: Rachel Payne MP's inaugural speech to the Legislative Council of Victoria in February 2023 Rachel Payne website Fiona Patten website    

This Episode we interview JJ Flynn, Rachel Payne, Jack Doherty about their take on being a Gym Owner. Welcome to the Gym Lords Podcast, where we talk with successful gym owners to hear what they're doing that is working RIGHT NOW, and to hear lessons and failures they've learned along the way. We would love to share your story! If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form on the link below. https://gymlaunchsecrets.com/podcast

This Episode we interview JJ Flynn, Rachel Payne, Jack Doherty about their take on being a Gym Owner. Welcome to the Gym Lords Podcast, where we talk with successful gym owners to hear what they're doing that is working RIGHT NOW, and to hear lessons and failures they've learned along the way. We would love to share your story! If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form on the link below. https://gymlaunchsecrets.com/podcast

Macca and Nevena are joined by recently elected Rachel Payne, Legalise Cannabis Party, as they discuss policy, legislation and the outcomes of two legalize cannabis elected in the recent Victoria... LEARN MORE The post Saturday Magazine 17th Dec 2022: Rachel Payne, Legalise Cannabis Party appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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https://www.zaksandler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bipolar_broadway/ Zak Sandler has played piano on Broadway for Wicked, Mean Girls, Motown, and The Color Purple. His original musical about his mental health journey, Inside My Head, premiered at the NY Theatre Barn, was selected as a semi-finalist at the O'Neill Theater's National Music Theater Conference, and presented at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. Zak revised the show as a writer-in-residence at the Kennedy Center's REACH page-to-stage festival in January 2022. He is touring the show - which includes a group discussion - to colleges, high schools, mental health and non-profit organizations, medical schools, companies, and anyone else who wants to host this inspiring, life changing event. Virtual performances are available, though in-person is preferred! In addition to Inside My Head, Zak is creating a docuseries about the connection between mental conditions and creativity, called Insanely Talented. He is co-writing three shows with the brilliant and lovely Adele Powers: Anthem, a musical that explores why we sing the national anthem (conceived by Rachel Payne); a musical about a unicorn called That Musical About a Unicorn; and a musical about Judaism, called Happy Challah Days: A Jewish Revue-ish. Zak is also arranging and co-orchestrating Unlimited, a musical revue of the work of Stephen Schwartz's (composer of Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, and Children of Eden, and soundtracks of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Prince of Egypt, Pocahontas, and Enchanted). Zak has won several music awards including the Fenno Heath Award for writing the new Yale song, the Neva Greenwood award for writing a symphony in 8th grade, the Mount Vernon Piano Competition (playing “Rhapsody in Blue” with the Mount Vernon Orchestra in 8th grade), and was selected as a composer for the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project at Northwestern (a mixture of a thrilling week of writing, and a deep depression). https://www.insidemyheadmusical.com/ Zak graduated from Yale with a BA in music composition in 2008 - two years after his exhilarating and terrifying first psychotic episode. He is very glad that he returned to school for the following semester, following his psychiatrist's advice. Beyond musical theater, Zak is an avid mental health activist, speaking about his mental conditions on “This is Actually Happening” (podcast with 45K+ plays), and “Moments of Clarity” (radio show with 1M+ listeners). In 2018, he won the Young Leader Award from the New York State chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and is a featured speaker with This is My Brave, RespectAbility, and the JED Foundation. Zak's hobbies include barbershop singing (he is a member of the Alexandria Harmonizers, a choir of 60 people who age from their 20s to 80s!), playing golf, watching college basketball, spending time with his cats, eating fancy food (usually vegetarian), traveling (he has been to 48 US states and 26 countries), and, after years of resisting TV, watching shows like “Grace and Frankie” and “The Ultimatum” with his fiancee, Lenna. He feels incredibly grateful to have her and the rest of his family and friends in his life. Zak tries not to use phrases "mental illness" or "bipolar disorder", because he feels they imply there's something wrong with him (although he knows those terms fit well for some of us). He prefers the terms “mental conditions” and simply, “bipolar”. https://soundcloud.com/zaksandler/mental-episode-1-from-a-bit-too-much-about-me --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support

Rachel Payne is back with some hard news. After moving to Oregon 16 months ago she now has to turn around and move right back to Texas.  This was an unexpected surprise to her (and me as well) and we are super sad about it. We talk about some raw truth and process what it is she is feeling and thinking. Rachel will still be our continued, permanent guest on this platform just not in the same state unfortunately.    Thanks Rachel for who you are and the willingness to share the mess in real time. What a gift. Who knows what the future holds. Love YOU.

Rachel Payne joins us again for another riveting conversation on, you guessed it, LIFE!    Topics include: kid stuff, Ukraine, faith, heartache, purpose, and so much more. Honestly, it was like we were catching up in a coffee shop, only we weren't the only ones there --- you were too. Enjoy!  

In this episode I introduce you to the magnificent Rachel Payne. She's an awesome addition to “This Topical Life,” and when you listen to her you will probably agree. We recorded this episode before the Ukraine news and wasn't sure if we should release it quite yet. But, as it turns out after listening, I can't think of a better time than now. We hope you find encouragement and comfort as Rachel and I dive head first in life's hard stuff.

COVID-19 has had an undeniable negative impact on the economy—an impact felt most deeply by women, especially women of color. Women are being pushed out of their jobs and there are significant barriers to pursuing new ones—from an imbalance in the division of household responsibilities, to stagnancy and job loss in women-dominated industries like retail, dining and the government sector. What should be at the top of the economic agenda for the Biden-Harris administration? How should women fend for themselves in a COVID economy? What are the keys to negotiating for what women deserve? Helping us to sort out these questions and more are very special guests: Sandra Finley, president and CEO of the League of Black Women, a national organization that provides strategic leadership research to communicate the collective voices of Black Women with attention toward sustaining joyful living in families, communities and workplaces. Finley is also president of Praxis Leadership Institute and has lectured nationwide for Fortune 100 companies. Dr. Patricia Jones-Blessman, a licensed clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience as a clinician and administrator of mental health programs. Dr. Jones was the founder and president for the Institute for Psychodiagnostic Interventions and Services—one of only a few minority-owned, private sector psychological service corporations nationwide. Jennifer “JJ” Justice, an entertainment and live-experience executive known for her expertise in building artists’ careers and business portfolios by marrying art with commerce. The former attorney for Jay-Z, in 2019, JJ founded The Justice Dept, a management, strategy and legal firm that works with female entrepreneurs, executives, talent, brands and creatives to build and maximize their value focusing in the areas of tech, consumer product, finance, media, entertainment and fashion. Rachel Payne, managing director and head of innovation and technology at FullCycle and a technology executive, entrepreneur, investor, inventor and philanthropist. She is the CEO of FEM Inc. and a former executive at Google, as well as a startup mentor for Techstars and the University of California Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator. Rate and review “On the Issues with Michele Goodwin" to let us know what you think of the show! Let’s show the power of independent feminist media.Check out this episode’s landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.Support the show (http://msmagazine.com)

Tonight we are joined by two local queers in the race for election in local council Join Amelia as she chats to Rachel Payne: Reason Candidate for Moreland, a local bisexual woman running with Reason, […] http://media.blubrry.com/triple_bi_pass/p/joy.org.au/triplebipass/wp-content/uploads/sites/338/2020/09/290920-Queers-in-Politics.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:04 — 27.1MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Queers in Local Politics! With Tony Briffa and Rachel Payne! appeared first on Triple Bi-Pass.

James speaks with LGBTIQA+ Outreach Community Lawyer Sam Elkin of St Kilda Legal Service and Thorne Harbour Health, about the event Change Your ID Day. The event enables gender diverse people to change their identity documents at a one-stop shop in a safe and supportive environment. The event is happening in Melbourne on Wednesday, May 15th at Meat Market Melbourne, 3.30 - 6 pm, and is presented by St Kilda Legal Service and Transgender Victoria. James speaks with Rachel Payne, General Manager of Eros Association and Reason Party candidate for the seat of Menzies (Melbourne), about LGBTIQ+ policies, abortion rights, climate change, sex worker rights, and small business structure, in the context of Australia's upcoming federal election on May 17.

Rachel Payne is one of the most talented, ambitious women I know. I truly admire what she's done not only in her career, but what she's done for women's rights and how she's been a true leader for change.  Her experience is second to none! She's done it all. Rachel's a pioneer and has always been on the forefront of technology throughout her career, never shying away from a challenge. She was on the ground floor of Netscape (stay with me here if you're a bit younger), Hotwire, Google.org (P.S. Sheryl Sandberg was the one who hired her), while also founding, funding and selling her own companies. She's gone through numerous acquisitions, raised funds and gone through every situation you can possibly imagine throughout her tenure as a career woman. During this episode we talk about: Technology in Media and AI, how it’s being used ineffectively and ultimately affecting on our younger generation’s self-esteem and self-worth Her life in politics – systemic problems with monetary involvement and how our rights as women are being eroded What it’s like to be a female founder and create a healthy company culture with a strong core value set How women are held to an unfair disadvantage in their careers – more specifically when raising capital Outside of her corporate tech career, Rachel is truly an advocate with a heart of gold. She ran for Congress in 2017 in order to try to shift our society into a positive direction. She has more insight than I can possibly construct in a single synopsis. Listen to this entire episode – it’s absolutely worth every moment!  

In this week's episode we chat with CEO, entrepreneur, and former U.S. congressional candidate, Rachel Payne. She began her career studying government with the dream of one day being a Foreign Service Officer with the State Department. That all changed after being introduced to technology right at the start of the internet boom -- before the "learn how to code" craze, and before Silicon Valley was a TV show. After graduation, she began working for a tech firm, and eventually received an MBA from Stanford, thus, enabling her humanitarian work abroad. From joining the founding team of Google's charitable branch Google.org, to co-founding FEM Inc, a research company focused on the role of gender in media, and finally, becoming the CEO of tech venture, PRIZMA -- making the decision to run for Congress doesn't seem so crazy after all, but rather a natural next step in fulfilling her life's work. Her resume is as impressive as it is diverse, consisting of numerous pivots and setbacks. But throughout her life, one thing is consistent -- her undeniable commitment to harnessing technology to empower diverse communities, and ultimately, champion equal opportunity for all.   Rachel's Resources: FEM Inc: FEM Inc. is a media technology company that creates relevant and engaging video experiences with a woman-centered community in mind. FEM Inc.'s goal is to change the content paradigm by empowering viewers with more choices based on the effects of the content they watch. Their vision is that this will drive greater demand for intentional content that has a positive impact on society. Google.org: Google.org is Google's philanthropy branch which focuses on data-driven and human-focused philanthropy. Their pillars include outstanding work in education, economic opportunity, and inclusion. Rachel was on the founding team of Google.org. Find out more at https://www.google.org/ PRIZMA: Prizma is built by FEM Inc., a female founded tech team, whose mission create video content that resonates with diverse audiences. Find out more at http://www.prizma.ai/ Emily's List: Founded in 1985, Emily's List is an American Political Action Committee (PAC) that aims to assist the election of pro-choice Democratic female candidates to office. The organization chooses to focus on raising money early for women because historically women were not getting the distributive attention and funding from the Democratic Party-- thus, not winning races for which they were qualified. Emily's List endorsed Rachel Payne in her run for the 48th Congressional District primary race. You can find out more about Emily's list here at https://www.emilyslist.org/   This Episode was produced by Emily Le, Tiffany Le, and Jennifer Rundle Special thanks to our sound designer Kinsey Green, who mixed this episode.

This month Alisa Peterson Larsen and Rachel Payne chatted with Irish Soprano Mairead Buicke about balancing performance and family and the community we want to build.

When a successful entrepreneur steps into the political arena to reclaim American decency… What do Orange County, comedian Chelsea Handler, and Emily’s List all have in common? They are tectonic forces that are powering Rachel Payne‘s campaign in California’s 48th congressional district. Traditionally a Republican stronghold, Payne — a former philanthropist and entrepreneur — tells us why she is stepping out of private life and leaning into public life to reclaim American decency, stand up for Unions while advancing Tech, and put out a Congressman who has been tied to the Russian Government. Rachel Payne has built an exceptional career as a technology executive and entrepreneur, while actively involved in philanthropic activities. A recognized thought leader in the advancement of technology to reshape our world, she champions policies that make a meaningful place for everyone in the new economy. Payne was born in San Bernardino, California and grew up in a working-class family. When her family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, her father became a union operating engineer. After her parents were divorced, Payne’s mother worked multiple jobs to support her family as a single mom of three children. Payne won numerous scholarships, worked several part-time jobs and took out loans to become the first person in her family to go to college. She has lead teams at eBay, helped Google stand up its first philanthropic arm, and has also helped bring lines of credit to the rural poor in other parts of the world. There’s a lot going on in America (and the world) and Vikrum Aiyer — Former White House Senior Economic Policy Advisor (Obama Administration) and Former Chief of Staff of the United States Patent and Trademark Office — has something to say about it all and about what it takes these days to be American enough. “American Enough™ with Vikrum Aiyer”, is a weekly, town hall-style podcast discussing your questions and comments about current events, politics, and American ideals. As events unfold, Vikrum will share timely commentary wherever he is, as he travels, between meetings, and even en route to the office. “American Enough” and MouthMedia Network do not necessarily support nor endorse any specific candidate for elected office.

Alisa Peterson and Rachel Payne have a discussion about surviving audition season in the classical singing world.

Alisa Peterson and Rachel Payne have a discussion about the "me too" hashtag that's been trending recently and everything surrounding it.

Classical singers Alisa Peterson and Rachel Payne discuss music as a connecting force to bring people together through trying times.

Rachel Willis Sørensen is a fantastic operatic soprano who has won several awards and sung all over the world. Also, she’s a fantastic human. Rachel Payne and Alisa Peterson sat down with her to have their most Mormon-centric interview to date.

Reena Esmail is an Indian-American composer who enjoys working in both the Western and Hindustani (North Indian) classical music idioms. Reena and Rachel Payne sit down to discuss the similarities between eastern and western signing and much more.

Rachel Payne, the founder of FEMInc., which serves diverse audiences with video content thatresonates joins Host Dierdre Breakenridge to Women Worldwide. Builtupon a foundation of cognitive psychology and neuroscience appliedat web scale, FEM Inc. develops technology and drives innovation inmedia and entertainment. Rachel is also the CEO of Prizma, a video engagement platform,which is the first product launched by FEM.On the show, Rachel shares her passion for video and how it canserve a larger societal purpose. Her work has also focused on howthe media shapes the perceptions of Science, Tech, Engineering andMath (STEM) for girls. She discusses her experience as a women inthe technology space, and how VC fundraising can be a largechallenge for women-owned businesses, Rachel offers her advice toothers who want to launch and grow a business in the techsector.A little more about Rachel Payne … Rachel was Principal, GlobalStrategic Alliances, at Google where she worked with the topexecutives across the company to develop strategies for the largestglobal media partners including Sony, Disney, NewsCorp and TimeWarner. Rachel identified a unique opportunity to meet a broaderset of user needs for entertainment, that no one else wasconsidering or even prioritizing at the time.A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre isan author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure PerformanceCommunications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she isthe author of five Financial Times Press books including her latesttitles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting thePublic Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationallyand internationally on the topics of PR, social media andmarketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst,a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of#PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals,educators and students.Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter andon her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.

FEM Inc. hosts our first Hangout on Air for Sylvia Global! We are discussing the topic of how media and entertainment shape perceptions of science and technology for girls and women. Joining us are Dr. Johanna Blakley, Managing Director & Director of Research of the Norman Lear Center at USC, Dr. Meghana Bhatt, Co-Founder and VP, R&D at FEM Inc., Natasha Mohanty, Co-Founder and VP Technology at FEM Inc. and Rachel Payne, CEO & Co-Founder of FEM Inc. and host of this series.