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You're more than your job. Much more. But it takes some time to transition once you retire. It can be especially challenging if you were forced to retire. Laverne McKinnon knows what it's like to process job loss and what it takes to move forward. Laverne  McKinnon joins us from Los Angeles. _______________________ Bio Laverne McKinnon's journey reflects a sincere commitment to helping individuals and organizations rediscover their capacity for impact and creativity. She balances multiple hats, integrating her experience and expertise as both a Career Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist with her extensive background as a Film & Television Producer. With an understanding that unaddressed setbacks and grief can erode resilience, Laverne specializes in guiding people and companies to reconnect with their core strengths and aspirations. Her approach is grounded in the belief that clarity of values and purpose lies at the heart of fulfillment and meaningful impact. As an adjunct professor at Northwestern University's MS Leadership for Creative Enterprises program, Laverne's highly regarded course on Persuasion & Pitching stands out for its experiential nature, pushing students to engage actively and think on their feet. She imparts the philosophy that pitching is not a contest to be won, but a connection to be made, emphasizing that people invest in individuals before ideas. This philosophy stems from her background as a television programming executive. A significant portion of Laverne's career was spent on the corporate side, notably as Senior Vice-President of Drama Development at CBS and Executive Vice-President at EPIX. Her involvement in the CSI and CRIMINAL MINDS series highlights her ability to identify and develop highly commercial and financially lucrative franchises. As the inaugural programming chief for EPIX, she earned the platform its first Emmy nominations. Her tenure as Head of Television at Charlize Theron's production company, Denver & Delilah, further showcased her ability to bring projects to life including three direct-to-series orders. As the Executive Producer of the Netflix series GIRLBOSS and co-founder of K&L Productions with filmmaker Kay Cannon, Laverne's passion for championing marginalized and underserved stories and communities is informed by her Japanese heritage and growing up in a lower-income household. Laverne's academic foundation, encompassing a BS in Radio-TV-Film from Northwestern University and an MBA from Pepperdine, underscores her commitment to being a lifelong learner. Along with certifications as a coach and grief recovery specialist, she's also a practitioner of cognitive behavioral therapy and neuro-linguistics. ________________________ For More on Laverne McKinnon Moonshot Mentor ________________________ Podcast Conversations You May Like Working Identity – Herminia Ibarra The Portfolio Life – Christina Wallace Edit Your Life – Elisabeth Sharp McKetta ________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how The Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one – on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host  Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.

Kay A. Oliver, a dynamic storyteller holding degrees in Radio/TV/Film from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA in Business. With over 3 decades in entertainment, spanning studios and TV stations, she produce, wrote and directed films. Defying gender biases and the notion that female-centric stories lack marketability in Hollywood, Oliver took the leap in become an author, championing women's resilience in her novels. Characters, often professionals like archeologists and anthropologists, navigate life's challenges with humor, despite their imperfections. Passionate about storytelling, Kay's literary journey began with the success of "Disturbed Tombs," evolving into a compelling series. "Grave Disturbances," the second installment in the Dr. Kaili Worthy series, while anticipation builds for the upcoming release, "Disturbing Remains." Kay's works include "Road to Elysium," resonating with readers on a deeply human level. In her latest work, "Ice Cream Moments," she explores family dynamics with empathy. Honored in Marquis' Who's Who in America 2024, Oliver's legacy as a legendary storyteller is cemented. http://KayAOliver.com   

Gerardo Davila was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and grew up in Garland, TX. He's 1st generation, the oldest of five children and the first of his family to become an actor in the United States. In his late teens he applied his music background and formed a rap group called Latin Royalty that performed in and around the Dallas scene. After the group broke up, he later went solo as Master G. He later attended the University of North Texas studying Radio-TV-Film, subsequently giving up his musical aspirations as a young adult and began his acting career at the age of 29 jumping right into theatre at Teatro Dallas working with his first mentor and friend Cora Cardona. In 2004 he joined acting group Class Act Dallas, he trained there weekly for 16 years under the tutelage of his late mentor Daniel Foster. He attributes his success to being bilingual, consistent training, persistence, patience and dedication. In 2015 he met another great mentor, the late Marta Dubois in Los Angeles. In the Fall of 2019, he was accepted and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London where he trained with Brigit Panet, Andrew Tidmarsh and Salvatore Sorce. He continues to return and train at RADA. Over the last 18 years he consistently books film and television roles, national and regional commercials, spokeperson, print and voiceover for video games and anime. Gerardo has also been a mentor and private acting coach for over 10 years. He has appeared in many television shows such as Chicago Fire, Better Call Saul, Cobra Kai and The Vampire Diaries. In 2021 he landed his first recurring role in Paramount's TV drama Long Slow Exhale. Among recent feature films he's starred in include Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 & The Suicide Squad by director James Gunn, Root Letter, Adam The First and Ghoster. Gerardo is in pre-production for his directorial debut.

Mirabella Johnson: Welcome to the Weinberg in the World podcast, where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking into today's complex world. My name is Mirabella Johnson, and I am your student host of this special episode of the podcast. I recently graduated from Northwestern's undergraduate Cognitive Science and Global Health Studies programs housed in Weinberg. And I'm currently continuing my education at Northwestern in the Accelerated Public Health Program to obtain a Master of Public Health degree through Feinberg School of Medicine's program in public health. Today, I am very excited to be speaking with Shruti Mehta, who is a Dr. Charles Armstrong Chair in epidemiology, and professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Thank you so much, Shruti, for taking the time to speak with me today. Shruti Mehta: Thank you so much for having me. I'm really excited to be here. Mirabella Johnson: Likewise. All right. So to start us off today, I'm wondering if you could tell us a bit more about your time at Northwestern as an undergraduate, what you studied, and what were the impactful experiences for you that kind of led you to your current career path? Shruti Mehta: Yeah, so first, I guess I would start by saying that I absolutely loved my time at Northwestern. They were some of the best years of my life, from not just the training that I got, but to the friends that I made, to spending time on that beautiful campus that I still miss. So when I started at Northwestern, I think the only thing that I really knew or I thought was that I was going to go into medicine. So I started with the pre-med curriculum. My father was a physician, and so I had this really strong desire, I think, instilled in me by him to serve. And honestly, other than that, I didn't know very much. I liked biology, I liked math, and so I got kind of started in the pre-med curriculum. I started in chemistry and a really advanced calculus class. And interestingly, my RA my freshman year was also pre-med. But one day I remember going to see her in her room to ask her a question, and she was painting. And she was actually an Art Theory & Practice major. And I had loved art in high school. I was always painting or drawing or creating, but I never thought of it as a major option for me. But it was really meeting her and so many others that were doing really diverse things at the time that I was at Northwestern, that led me to declare Art Theory & Practice as my major in my sophomore year. And I would just say that I'm forever grateful for that. It definitely changed my life. I didn't end up being a physician, and I'm not a practicing artist, but I would say that both of those things play a huge role in how I approach my work. Other things at Northwestern that were impactful. I think one of the great things was just the diversity that I was surrounded by, and it's not just the diversity and who people were or where they came from, but it was what they were doing and what they were interested in. I had friends that were in the engineering school. I spent a lot of time in the Tech building, but I also had my pre-med friends. I had a lot of friends who were artists from my major, and then I had friends in Radio/TV/Film in Communications. And it just exposed me to so many different perspectives, and I think also made me realize that anything was possible. Mirabella Johnson: I love that. Yeah, that is so interesting. I have some similar experiences where there was a time where I really thought I was going to pursue medicine, and then everything gets really stressful at Northwestern as I'm sure you're familiar. Shruti Mehta: Yes, yes. Mirabella Johnson: And there are so many other ways to be involved in the field, and art is something I'm also passionate about. I loved painting, loved drawing, grew up performing. So that's not what I did for my majors, but I stayed involved with it through activities. And Northwestern is just such a great place, in my opinion, for exploring so many different paths. So thank you so much for sharing that. That's awesome. Kind of going off of that, with that all in mind, can you share a bit more on how you ended up landing in public health, and knew eventually that this was the field for you? Shruti Mehta: Yeah, no, and I think you said it well, right? There are so many different ways to be engaged in the field of health and medicine. And I think when I was an undergrad, there wasn't really public health as a major. Well, there certainly wasn't at Northwestern. There wasn't the major that you were, that the minor that you have. And most schools, I think it was probably very rare. I think many people found their way to public health much like I did, going through the medicine route. I don't think I knew what public health was. In undergrad, I don't think I knew what epidemiology was. Like I said, I chose pre-med because that's what I knew, and many people in my generation chose that if you were kind of interested in science and math, and you had that desire, you were medical school bound. So when I graduated, I did apply to medical school. I didn't get into the schools that I wanted to go to, and honestly I wasn't sure because I had this art side. I found myself applying to medical school, but also looking at advertising jobs. And I was a first-generation Indian American, and kids didn't take time off after undergraduate, you went straight into a serious career or you went into a graduate school program, but I really just needed some time. And the way for me to get that time was to find a job and live in Chicago. And so I was pretty scrappy, knocked on doors, the medical school, because I wanted to stay in Chicago. And I thought that the way to do that and the way to kind of figure out if medical school was for me was to do research. And so I didn't find a posted physician, so I literally knocked on doors. I knocked on doors, and I made phone calls because that's what you did at that time. And I met this assistant professor named Mary McDermott, who took a chance on me. She didn't have a job, she didn't really have an opportunity listed, but I think she saw some potential in me, and she hired me to be her research assistant. And I eventually became her research coordinator, I worked for her for two years. I think I started making 850 an hour. And she was doing studies in congestive heart failure and peripheral vascular disease. And I started off just seeing study participants and conducting assessments on them. But I was just hungry to learn and to go beyond just kind of recruiting and seeing participants. So I found myself looking at the data, asking questions. She kind of taught me how to ask those questions, how to answer those questions. I started learning how to do analyses, design research protocols, and then I just wanted to be better at my job. So I asked her about courses, and I found a clinical epidemiology course at the School of Medicine, and I took it. And at the same time as I took that class, another faculty member that I worked for, Joe Feinglass lent me his copy of And the Band Played On. And that is a book that chronicles essentially the early days of the AIDS pandemic, the HIV pandemic. And I'd say it was those two things that kind of together led me to public health and epidemiology. So the clinical EPI course, it just bit. You know when you take a class, and you're just like, "Oh, this makes sense. I get this." It kind of brought together everything that I liked and everything that I was good at, elements of problem-solving, asking questions and answering them. It still had that quantitative side, but in many ways, EPIs, we live in the gray. So it's a little bit of an art as well as a science. And then I was working cardiovascular disease research with Mary, but the And the Band Played On kind of got me interested in HIV. And it was really that it was not just the biology of the virus and all the questions that were unknown at that time, but it was the social issues, the structural issues, and the kind of interplay between those different factors. And so with that, I found myself applying to master's in public health programs, and that's landed where I am today. Mirabella Johnson: That is amazing. And I will say Dr. Feinglass is actually one of my professors. Shruti Mehta: [inaudible 00:07:48] Mirabella Johnson: So him and I are working together on some research potentially for the impact of reforming policing and gun violence prevention, since that's my past. And I also work in behavioral health as a behavioral support specialist. So talking about trauma-informed approaches rather than this tactical approach that really can blow things out of proportion when you're doing mental health and wellness visits. Or even just intervening in a crisis. Shruti Mehta: Absolutely. Mirabella Johnson: Which is awesome. Shruti Mehta: Oh, I love that. Yeah. Mirabella Johnson: Yeah, he's really, he's great. Shruti Mehta: Small world. Mirabella Johnson: Yeah, it is a small world. And I was going to say, I also just worked on a project for one of my classes on congestive heart failure and the low-sodium diet. Because there's surprisingly a small amount of research for how effective the low-sodium diet actually is for congestive heart failure management in terms of symptoms, and morbidity, and mortality. So we were working on that paper literally last quarter. Shruti Mehta: Oh, that's great. Were you collaborating with folks at the School of Medicine as well? Mirabella Johnson: Yeah, yeah. Actually, the majority of my professors in that class were through Feinberg, but then they- Shruti Mehta: Feinberg, okay. Mirabella Johnson: ... in ISGMH, so the Sexual and Gender Minority Institute. Shruti Mehta: Okay, okay. Mirabella Johnson: And they were a wealth of knowledge as well. They were awesome. But I definitely resonate with that, especially as an individual starting out in the field. And I'm sure also it will resonate for so many other students as the interest in Global Health Studies and the related concepts of public health have really, I've seen continue to grow amongst our undergrads, myself included. So with that being said, as someone currently getting an MPH, what encouraged you to then pursue a PhD? Shruti Mehta: Yeah, I think it just wanted more. The expression, sort of, "The more you learn, the more you realize you don't know." I still think I sometimes feel that same way. But I will say, and I say this often that, "When I came to Hopkins, I was going to get my 11-month MPH, and I was headed back to Chicago." I loved Chicago, and that was my plan. But I think that I realized that I wanted to lead work, right? I think there's a lot of things that you could do with an MPH, and you can be a part of incredible work, and people lead programs, but I wanted to lead my own research. I wanted to build my own program, and I wanted to be able to ask my own questions and figure out how to answer them. And I just realized that I had kind of only scratched the surface of what I needed to know to do that with my MPH. And so that was the reason why I stayed to do my PhD. Mirabella Johnson: Yeah, that's awesome. Super helpful. Thank you for going more in-depth about that. So I'm actually from the Chicago and suburbs myself, so I'm kind of in the same boat where I'm very much so on that track, right? Shruti Mehta: Yeah. Mirabella Johnson: I want to stay in the city, and there's so much work to do here. But I also like the idea of potentially doing research. So I'm very grateful to be getting my MPH right now. I knew this is what I want to do, but I've also thought about potentially going for a PhD as well. So that just provides me a lot of food for thought personally. Shruti Mehta: And I think it's great to get that experience in between. I think it can be really just being on the other side now and mentoring PhD students, we see a lot more, and we actually require work experience and see that people who come in with that work experience, that helps to really inform their questions, right? Mirabella Johnson: Yeah. Shruti Mehta: So they come in with a lot of questions, and we help to give them those tools to help to teach them how to answer those questions. Mirabella Johnson: Exactly. Yeah, that's awesome. So tell me a bit more, if you don't mind, about your current projects as well as any future aspirations or goals for your career personally, or for public health as a whole, which is a very- Shruti Mehta: Big question. Mirabella Johnson: ... big question. But I'll let you take it away. Shruti Mehta: So there are a lot of research projects that I'm involved right now. I would say that one of the things when I became chair, so I started as chair in June. And I kept getting asked at that time, and I continually get asked now, "What are you going to give up? What things are you going to stop doing?" But I still find my research really fulfilling and an important part of what I do. And I'd say my whole career, I feel like you answer one question, and then that question leads to the next question. And that's kind of how my career has really developed. I trained as an observational epidemiologist like many do. It was about following people over time, understanding the burden of disease, why some people had morbidity and mortality rates that were higher than others. What were the risk factors for those things? All with an eye of how we intervene, but really the focus was on those observational studies. And my work is always centered in populations that have particular barriers to engaging in services, that we have to prevent and treat predominantly infectious diseases. So a lot of my work is focused on people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, transgender persons, again, groups that bear a really high burden of infectious diseases, but have these challenges to accessing care. So I spent my early years trying to understand why this is, why were there these barriers to care, what were the challenges people were facing? And then honestly, the past 15 years, we just couldn't observe anymore, we had to actually do something. And so we've learned how to design, implement, evaluate interventions to really support engagement in treatment and prevention services for HIV, for hepatitis C that I also studied. We have incredible tools to prevent and treat infection, but people don't necessarily access them the way that they should because there are challenges with both in their own lives, but also with the systems that deliver them. So I do a lot of work in Baltimore, I also do work in India. And really it's been about exploring different creative interventions to improve engagement. Everything from giving people actually incentives to engage in HIV treatment, right? To say, okay, we know that a person loses daily wages to actually go to the clinic to get treatment in India. So can we actually compensate for that and then improve outcomes? Another project that I'm involved in is actually trying to change the way we deliver services. So in many of the countries where there are large HIV programs, free treatment is delivered through government centers. But they're government centers, so some of the populations that I mentioned don't necessarily feel comfortable going to those government centers. They want to get their care in the community, and they have other needs beyond HIV. So it's about thinking about how do we combine the services that a person needs in a person-centered way, not a disease-centered way, and deliver them from a center that they want to go to and that supports all of their needs? And so we lead a lot of large-scale trials to evaluate how those different types of interventions work in communities. I think you also asked about future aspirations. So for me, it's really about leaving something better than when I came to it. So I'd say that's true for the department that I now lead, as well as the research that I do. I just hope that someday something that I do leads to a big change and impact, and changes people's lives. And so for me, everything that I do, whether it's about the research that I do, or it's, again, my administrative work, it's about people first. That's kind of the place that I want to have impact. And then for public health, that's a bigger question. I think that I look for us to have the courage to ask the big questions, the hard questions, and find the innovative ways that we need to, to answer them. To collaborate across other disciplines and other fields, kind of reach outside our comfort zone, and then hopefully speed up the pace of what we do. I think one of the challenges is the world is moving really quickly, technology is changing, but the pace at which we're able to do things is challenged. So again, just trying to find ways to overcome some of those barriers in our own field, and being able to think big. Mirabella Johnson: That is truly amazing and inspiring. And I think you've already made a huge impact. I am really, really in awe. That's amazing. Yeah. Wow, I'm kind of blown away [inaudible 00:16:06] you. Which I expected, but I just- Shruti Mehta: [inaudible 00:16:09], yeah. Mirabella Johnson: Really happy to hear that. And I also follow a very similar mantra where that's kind of why I decided on public health was, I care about people. I want to make the world or the place that I'm in somehow a little bit better than when I got there. That was how my parents raised me to be as a person. And I think that drew me to public health. And for anyone listening, I just took a course last summer in the public health program at Feinberg for LGBTQ+ Health. And even as an ally and someone very familiar with the intersectional challenges that that community deals with in public health, I really learned so much from that course. And Dr. Lauren Beach, who is truly amazing, they're a wealth of knowledge as well. And a little plug there, but it was such a great course, and you got to work with a community partner. So it really helped solidify what I already knew, which is I love public health. But when you're working with people and like you said, with their challenges, understanding their challenges and meeting them where they're at, to get them to a place that's either better or good for them. A lot of times, that's not happening. So congratulations on all of your accomplishments and contributions to the field really. Going off of that, you had a great transition. So I'd like to ask you to think about everything you know now and what you've done, and kind of bring it back to the undergraduates who may be listening, be thinking about their future directions. So at NU, like we talked about, Global Health Studies offered as an adjunct major or minor in Weinberg now, which is wonderful. We just celebrated, I think 20 years, the program. And that's what drew me to Northwestern. I knew after going to community college to save money during COVID, that I loved Northwestern, I'm from the area, and also I loved public health. I got to take an EPI course at my community college. So thinking about your own work on US public health issues, but also internationally, which is amazing. Do you think Global Health Studies would've been of interest to you in undergrad if it was available? And can you also speak a little bit to the value that you think Global Health broadly has brought into your efforts and your insights as a professional in the field? Shruti Mehta: Yeah, I would say 5000%. If it was offered, it absolutely would've been of interest. And I think it's really special for me that the major's there and that you're going through the MPH program. When I was leaving Northwestern for Hopkins, they were just starting to think about the MPH program. At that point, it was going to be a four-year program, and that was part of the reason I didn't stay because I needed to finish quickly. It was in its early stages. So just the idea that that program is so vibrant, and now there's an undergraduate program is so special to me. So I would've definitely been interested in that. I think it's exactly the kind of thing that I would've been looking for. Again, like I said, it didn't exist when I was there, but I think that we see that so many of the people that come into the field now, people that come into the MPH program or come into the PhD program, are coming from that public health undergraduate background or Global Health Studies major. And I think it's great because they've got this additional preparation for the field that they're eventually going to be in. So I think it's fantastic. In terms of global exposure, I would say that I, even before I started working, it's something that's been a part of my life since I was a child. My parents were immigrants. They lived between two worlds. I was a first-generation kid. We went back to India, their entire family was there. We went back to India every two to three years for my entire childhood. And so for me, that was critical to my upbringing because I was exposed to two cultures my entire life. And it gives you this perspective, not just the challenges of this society that you live in, but the challenges around the world that other people face. And that really shaped me, broadened my worldview. And I think it's important for everyone because we are a global society. I think COVID taught us that, right? We already knew that, but COVID amplified it, we are interconnected. What happens around the world affects us here at home, so we have to care. And I think global problems and challenges are our challenges, right? Obviously that exposure to India as a child has been instrumental even to shaping my career. I chose India to work in very deliberately. But having these experiences working both locally in Baltimore and then globally in India, I've been asking similar questions in different places for many years. And what's kind of fascinating is there's huge differences, obviously between the two setting. But I'm always struck by how many things are similar for the populations that I work with and the questions that I answer, and some of the lessons that can be translated from one setting to another. I think we often say local to global, and try to take lessons from the US and apply them elsewhere. But I'd say it's as much global to local as well, right? So my work in Baltimore informs my work in India, but equally, my work in India informs my work in Baltimore. And so I think just, again, having that broad perspective is critical for all of us. Mirabella Johnson: Yeah, I agree a hundred percent. That is so helpful and insightful. Thank you, Shruti. To quickly close this out today since you have spent so much time with us, and I really appreciate it. I have one more quick question for you. What do you wish you could tell yourself when you were either in my shoes or in a current undergraduate shoes? What do you wish you could tell yourself? Shruti Mehta: Take advantage of opportunities. Be creative. Be curious. Don't worry so much about what the end is going to be, right? Take advantage of the... I think we oftentimes, we get so focused on what am I going to be? And we obviously ask those questions. What do you want to be in five years? What do you want to be in 10 years? But I think sometimes we kind of feel the weight of that, and that may paralyze us a little bit. And so I think thinking about things a little bit more organically, and again, if something comes at you, don't be afraid to take advantage of that opportunity, even if it wasn't a part of your plan, because something amazing could come of that. Mirabella Johnson: Yeah, that's also incredibly helpful to consider. And I would echo that as a recent alumna, and I hope for undergrads, for recent alums and other graduate students too, that they're able to think about that because I really do think that applies to our education, but also to life and what you pursue. So with that being said, thank you so much for this great advice and for taking the time to join us today. Shruti Mehta: Thank you for having me and for sharing your perspective. And I really look forward to also seeing how your career develops. Mirabella Johnson: Thank you. I definitely will be following what you do. What you do is amazing. Thank you everyone for listening to this special episode of the Weinberg in the World podcast. We hope you have a great day. And as always, Go 'Cats. Shruti Mehta: Go 'Cats.  

Kay A. Oliver, a dynamic storyteller holding degrees in Radio/TV/Film from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA in Business. With over 3 decades in entertainment, spanning studios and TV stations, she produce, wrote and directed films.Defying gender biases and the notion that female-centric stories lack marketability in Hollywood, Oliver took the leap in become an author, championing women's resilience in her novels. Characters, often professionals like archeologists and anthropologists, navigate life's challenges with humor, despite their imperfections.Passionate about storytelling, Kay's literary journey began with the success of "Disturbed Tombs," evolving into a compelling series. "Grave Disturbances," the second installment in the Dr. Kaili Worthy series, while anticipation builds for the upcoming release, "Disturbing Remains."Kay's works include "Road to Elysium," resonating with readers on a deeply human level. In her latest work, "Ice Cream Moments," she explores family dynamics with empathy. Honored in Marquis' Who's Who in America 2024, Oliver's legacy as a legendary storyteller is cemented.https://facebook.com/authorkayaoliverhttps://twitter.com/AmazinglyOliverhttps://www.instagram.com/The_Hollywood_Gal/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayaoliver/https://www.tiktok.com/@hollywood_galBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

On this episode Matt sits down with Bob Peck. Bob is a festival award-winning filmmaker, author, lawnmower, meditator, and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, he has made ‘conscious films'—spiritual & advocacy documentaries—since graduating in 2011. He's also a Kriya Yoga practitioner through KYI and a certified mindfulness & meditation teacher. His day job is centered around ads and mindfulness in Big Tech. A native Austinite, he lives with his wife and young son in Austin, Texas. Original Sin Is A Lie is his first book.   Was Jesus a Yogi that traveled to India to study Kriya Yoga? Did he activate his Kundalini? How are Religions all connected? This and more on this episode! Enjoy.     Find Bob: https://www.instagram.com/bobpeck   https://www.originalsinisalie.com/   Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattxian   https://www.mattxian.com

On today's episode of Architectette we chat with Jes Deaver. Jes is an architect at Nick Deaver Jes Deaver Architecture. She grew up in New England and Texas which encouraged her to develop an interest in people's place and the environment. She holds a Master of Architecture Degree from the University of Houston Graduate School of Architecture and Design and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin. She currently lectures on the craft of storytelling and film-making to elevate new and underrepresented voices within the design community. She was the 2020 AIA Austin Women in Architecture Committee Chair and has served on the Texas Society of Architects Public Outreach Task Force. Jes will join the Huckabee College of Architecture as H. Deane Pierce Endowed Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Our episode today takes on a special format as we focus our conversation on Jes' recent project, OFFBeat. We'll jump right into the episode to talk about this gorgeous residence in Austin, Texas, but be sure to check out the show notes where you can read more about the project, check out photos, and follow along with our conversation. Project Information:  Name: OFFBeat Location: Austin, Texas Size: 2,128 Sf Completed: 11/2023  Architect: Nick Deaver Jes Deaver Architects Builder: Form to Finish Landscape Architecture: Studio 8sc Structural Engineer: Steinman Luevano Structures Photography: Leonid Furmansky, Raymond Castro Project Description: A retired couple from Palo Alto dreamed of building a new home in Austin and becoming part of a central city, pedestrian-focused neighborhood where modest homes intertwine with nature. The 1930's structure, located at the crook of a gently rising street, was uninhabited for over a decade. A pair of old live oaks occupy the center of the rhombus-shaped property, and the quirky, storybook style cottage was perched 4 feet above a deceptively sloping ground plane.  The single-story design reimagines the 1,192 sf original house as a portal from the romantic cottage landscapes into elemental spaces participating with nature. The sequence of interior space begins with a rectangular entry revealing the idiosyncrasies of the gabled roof above. New living spaces are a destination past saddlebag offices and the owner's suite. A white steel and natural timber carport and rear arbor, in concert with a screen porch of cypress sticks and a 35' cantilevered concrete bench, link the architecture to the urban forest beyond. Inside, matte white gallery walls contrasting rough and smooth cypress elements along with natural and designed light, make the art ordinary and the ordinary art. Narrow rooms with slender openings direct air through the spaces.  Links: Connect with Jes on LinkedIn OFFBeat on Firm Website NDJD Instagram OFFBeat in Residential Design Magazine Tour OFFBeat with AIA Austin! (October 26-27, 2024) Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

PEG Podcast With Jeremy Norrie: Director/Producer Podcast/Radio/TV/Film/ClubHouse  Filmmaking  Coming from a non-traditional background, we make open minded films from a serious perspective about a wide variety of subjects.  These projects all have a common theme of overcoming adversity, empowerment, and recovery as well as being matter of fact & honest. Jeremy Norrie  Podcast/Radio/TV/Film/ClubHouse etc. Areas of Experience (Professional) • Director/Producer of Independent Documentary Films for Amazon, FOX & CBS streaming platforms  • Former Concert/Event Promoter from small private/public events internationally to large 30k person multiple day festivals in California  • Formerly in the Cannabis Industry doing growing, concentrate & hash making, international journalism and almost every other possible aspect of cannabis industry • Formerly a journalist for MMA websites (MMAWeekly, SherDog, MMA.tv and MMA-Fighter) discussing UFC and other combat sports Areas of Experience (Personal) • adversity, trauma, & dealing w/anxiety  • bullying, predators and being a victim • relationships, treating women better  • partying, drugs and balance vs recovery Other knowledge  • prowrestling • combat sports • movies (sci-fi action mystery thriller) • television (sitcom & above)  Awards (Cannabis)  * 1st : Best Concentrate - Dab City * 1st : Best Product - HTCC 2009 * 2nd : Best Product - HTCC Bay Area 2012 Awards (Filmmaking) “The Secret Cup” * 1st Place Best Documentary  - Poppy Film Festival (February 2022 - Sweden) “Aliens v.s BigFoot” “Don't Call Me BigFoot” “Other Side of the Ring”  “Why We Fight” & various others also are award winners previously  Most of my other films have been Official Selections at various other film festivals, some currently screening, and again official awards for numerous others. I lived a wild and crazy rockstar like life and love to share my unique experiences from being on the ground level during the rise of both MMA/UFC to the Cannabis Industry.  There were all kinds of close calls with danger but also big achievements as well as the wisdom learned from the negative and positive parts of that journey both personally and professionally. Now I am making films for Amazon, FOX & CBS among other streaming platforms where we get to tell stories about all kinds of topics.  All of our films are from a serious open minded perspective, and there is an ongoing theme of overcoming adversity, helping people and personal struggles.   No matter what the topic I am confident your audience will enjoy my appearance on your show.  I'm often asked to return & have various previous appearances on all kinds of show found on Spotify, ITunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Link: http://theskyisland.com/

Kay A. Oliver Award-winning Author & Writer, Marketer/Brand Specialist, Professor, Entertainment Executive, Hollywood InsiderMeet Kay Oliver, the renowned author of Road to Elysium, and esteemed figure in Hollywood, whose life's narrative is as captivating as the stories she weaves. From her triumphant battle against cancer to her profound love for literature, and, story telling through various formats, Oliver's journey is a testament to resilience and creative brilliance.For over three decades Oliver worked with such Hollywood luminaries as Spielberg and Wasserman. She is a TV Academy Member and Award Winning Author with a Master's Degree in Business and a Bachelor's in Radio/TV/Film. And, she has written eight books.AboutKay Oliver is a multifaceted entertainment professional with a career that shines like a constellation in the Hollywood sky. Her journey began in 1987, where she cut her teeth in the bustling world of television news, making waves at local TV stations, and setting the stage for her meteoric rise in the industry.A pivotal moment came when Kay joined the ranks of Universal Studios, where she served as both a material control analyst and a Legal Assistant. Her contribution in clearing feature films for the silver screen was nothing short of legendary. During her illustrious tenure at Universal, she managed to achieve the remarkable feat of earning her master's in business finance, solidifying her status as a true Renaissance woman of the entertainment world.But the story doesn't end there. Kay's star continued to ascend as she embarked on an exciting chapter at DreamWorks S.K.G. Studios, where she played a pivotal role in overseeing the creation of Consumer Products for the international market. Her influence reverberated across borders, leaving an indelible mark on the global entertainment landscape.In a twist as unexpected as a plot twist in one of her favorite films, Kay later transitioned her talents to the pharmaceutical industry. Here, she brought her creative prowess to the forefront by spearheading the creation and development of groundbreaking products, from ideation to the moment they graced the shelves. It was a testament to her remarkable adaptability and visionary thinking.She is also a literary luminary, an award-winning author whose historical fiction books have not only captivated readers but also garnered the highest accolades in the literary world. Her work has been honored with the prestigious Book of the Year award and a trove of first-place recognitions, showcasing her unparalleled storytelling abilities.Even today, as she continues to craft captivating narratives with her pen, Kay remains an unwavering pillar of the entertainment industry. Her dedication is exemplified by her ongoing membership in the Television Academy, a testament to her enduring passion for the art of storytelling. She is also a professor at Stanton University teaching Marketing and Sales.In the grand tapestry of Hollywood's history, Kay Oliver's contributions are woven with threads of creativity, innovation, and an unyielding commitment to excellence. Her legacy shines brightly, casting a radiant glow on the entertainment world, and her star continues to rise in the ever-evolving landscape of showbiz.The Doctor offers a complimentary strategy session at TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me.https://swellai.com/?via=mick-the-doctor-of-digitalOn Track Ian Hunterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1789523044?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WOLGDN9AD6UWV1H4EG8OBurning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?Mick, The Doctor of Digital, Smith mick.smith@wsiworld.comBurning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?https://burning-america.comAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/G-Mick-Smith/e/B0B59X5R79Also at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and TargetLeave a message for The Doctor of Digital:https://podinbox.com/thedoctorofdigitalpodcastInstagram: burningamericacommunityPatreon burningamericacommunity:https://www.patreon.com/SmithConsultingWSITheDoctorofDigitalPodcastListen, subscribe, share, and positively review The Aftermath:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aftermath-the-epidemic-of-divorce-custody-and-healing/id1647001828Substack:https://micksmith.substack.com/Commercials Voice Talent ||https://www.spreaker.com/user/7768747/track-1-commercialsNarratives Voice Talenthttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7768747/track-2-narrativesDo you want a free competitive analysis for your business?https://marketing.wsiworld.com/free-competitive-analysis?utm_campaign=Mick_Smith_Podcast&utm_source=SpreakerMake an Appointment:https://www.picktime.com/TheDoctorOfDigitalBe sure to subscribe, like, & review The Doctor of Digital™ PodcastSign up for the Doctor Up Your Life courseFacebook || Instagram || Twitter || LinkedIn || YouTubeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

Kay A. Oliver, a dynamic storyteller holding degrees in Radio/TV/Film from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA in Business. With over 3 decades in entertainment, spanning studios and TV stations, she produced, wrote and directed films.   Defying gender biases and the notion that female-centric stories lack marketability in Hollywood, Oliver took the leap in become an author, championing women's resilience in her novels. Characters, often professionals like archeologists and anthropologists, navigate life's challenges with humor, despite their imperfections.   Passionate about storytelling, Kay's literary journey began with the success of "Disturbed Tombs," evolving into a compelling series. "Grave Disturbances," the second installment in the Dr. Kaili Worthy series, while anticipation builds for the upcoming release, "Disturbing Remains." Kay's works include "Road to Elysium," resonating with readers on a deeply human level. In her latest work, "Ice Cream Moments," she explores family dynamics with empathy.   Honored in Marquis' Who's Who in America 2024, Oliver's legacy as a legendary storyteller is cemented.     Website: https://KayAOliver.com   Twitter: @amazinglyOliver TikTok: Hollywood_Gal Instagram: The_Hollywood_Gal Facebook: authorkayaoliver   About The Flare Up Show Find Chrissy Cordingley at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risethrive.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Flare Up Show on https://www.instagram.com/riseandthrivecanada Join the Rise and Thrive Wholeness Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠   Welcome to The Flare Up Show with Chrissy Cordingley. We tackle tough health topics with humor, share epic comeback stories, and explore ways to boost your mind and body. Whether you're feeling meh or need a laugh, join us for expert tips, inspiring chats, and a dash of fun to help you flare up to your best self. Ready to rise and thrive? Tune in and let's set your journey on fire! #TheFlareUpShow #RiseAndThrivePodcast #WholenessCoaching #WholeBeing #WellBeing #ReAlign #ReAlive #ElevateYourLife VIDEO MUSIC Credit; Happy Place Courtesy of ClipChamp Audio version Music Credit: Y2K by Lunareh

The Talk of Fame Podcast got to talk with William Jefferson Jr who is an Actor , Award winning Filmmaker, CEO of The Actor Advisor helping over 100 find representation. Television Credits: Law & Order NBC, Chicago Fire NBC, 4400 on CW. Film: Hell's Half Acre , Tubi , City of Vultures 2 Apple TV , The Coleman show on Amazon Prime. He got his BA In Journalism studying Radio/Tv/Film at Miles College in Fairfield,AL .He has collaborated with other Indie Filmmakers in Chicago and has since then directed and produced his own projects (The Decision) which won Best Film in the Manitou Film Fest. William is set to star in several upcoming projects under Mobula Productions Who has been produced by Emmy- Nominated Producer. He is a Proud Member of SAG-AFTRA Represented by Exlcusive Artist Agency & Top Ten Talent Management.  FOLLOW ME:  INSTAGRAM:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffamepod  Facebook:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffame  Twitter:  Kyliemontigney4  ABOUT ME: Hi, I am Kylie! I love sports, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting people that inspire me. I love listening to other people's stories and sharing their journeys.

If you grew up religious and find yourself asking big questions and searching for answers Bob Peck is someone you want to pay attention to. He embodies a compassionate and curious display of spirituality, debunking dogma and contributing to the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.Bob Peck is the author of Original Sin Is A Lie and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, he has made ‘conscious films'—spiritual & advocacy documentaries—since graduating in 2011.This is our second interview with Bob and it did not disappoint!CONNECT WITH BOB: Substack // IGMedicin Drop Newsletter: We giveaway one of our favorite wellness products every week! Join HERE!OUR LINKS + DISCOUNTSMushyLove Latte (discount: MEDICIN)Immune Intel AHCC (discount: MEDICIN)Clearstem skin & hair care (discount: MIMI)CLEAR + FREE: Holistic HPV SupportOur favorite Reishi KING CoffeeOrganifi (20% discount: MIMIFIT)See all our favorite products on The Medicin CabinetCONNECT WITH USOur websiteMimi's IG // Chase's IG // The Medicin IGSound from Zapsplat.com

Kay A. Oliver Award-winning Author & Writer, Marketer/Brand Specialist, Professor, Entertainment Executive, Hollywood InsiderMeet Kay Oliver, the renowned author of Road to Elysium, and esteemed figure in Hollywood, whose life's narrative is as captivating as the stories she weaves. From her triumphant battle against cancer to her profound love for literature, and, story telling through various formats, Oliver's journey is a testament to resilience and creative brilliance.For over three decades Oliver worked with such Hollywood luminaries as Spielberg and Wasserman. She is a TV Academy Member and Award Winning Author with a Master's Degree in Business and a Bachelor's in Radio/TV/Film. And, she has written eight books.AboutKay Oliver is a multifaceted entertainment professional with a career that shines like a constellation in the Hollywood sky. Her journey began in 1987, where she cut her teeth in the bustling world of television news, making waves at local TV stations, and setting the stage for her meteoric rise in the industry.A pivotal moment came when Kay joined the ranks of Universal Studios, where she served as both a material control analyst and a Legal Assistant. Her contribution in clearing feature films for the silver screen was nothing short of legendary. During her illustrious tenure at Universal, she managed to achieve the remarkable feat of earning her master's in business finance, solidifying her status as a true Renaissance woman of the entertainment world.But the story doesn't end there. Kay's star continued to ascend as she embarked on an exciting chapter at DreamWorks S.K.G. Studios, where she played a pivotal role in overseeing the creation of Consumer Products for the international market. Her influence reverberated across borders, leaving an indelible mark on the global entertainment landscape.In a twist as unexpected as a plot twist in one of her favorite films, Kay later transitioned her talents to the pharmaceutical industry. Here, she brought her creative prowess to the forefront by spearheading the creation and development of groundbreaking products, from ideation to the moment they graced the shelves. It was a testament to her remarkable adaptability and visionary thinking.She is also a literary luminary, an award-winning author whose historical fiction books have not only captivated readers but also garnered the highest accolades in the literary world. Her work has been honored with the prestigious Book of the Year award and a trove of first-place recognitions, showcasing her unparalleled storytelling abilities.Even today, as she continues to craft captivating narratives with her pen, Kay remains an unwavering pillar of the entertainment industry. Her dedication is exemplified by her ongoing membership in the Television Academy, a testament to her enduring passion for the art of storytelling. She is also a professor at Stanton University teaching Marketing and Sales.In the grand tapestry of Hollywood's history, Kay Oliver's contributions are woven with threads of creativity, innovation, and an unyielding commitment to excellence. Her legacy shines brightly, casting a radiant glow on the entertainment world, and her star continues to rise in the ever-evolving landscape of showbiz.The Doctor offers a complimentary strategy session at TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me.https://swellai.com/?via=mick-the-doctor-of-digitalOn Track Ian Hunterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1789523044?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WOLGDN9AD6UWV1H4EG8OBurning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?Mick, The Doctor of Digital, Smith mick.smith@wsiworld.comBurning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?https://burning-america.comAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/G-Mick-Smith/e/B0B59X5R79Also at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and TargetLeave a message for The Doctor of Digital:https://podinbox.com/thedoctorofdigitalpodcastInstagram: burningamericacommunityPatreon burningamericacommunity:https://www.patreon.com/SmithConsultingWSITheDoctorofDigitalPodcastListen, subscribe, share, and positively review The Aftermath:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aftermath-the-epidemic-of-divorce-custody-and-healing/id1647001828Substack:https://micksmith.substack.com/Commercials Voice Talent ||https://www.spreaker.com/user/7768747/track-1-commercialsNarratives Voice Talenthttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7768747/track-2-narrativesDo you want a free competitive analysis for your business?https://marketing.wsiworld.com/free-competitive-analysis?utm_campaign=Mick_Smith_Podcast&utm_source=SpreakerMake an Appointment:https://www.picktime.com/TheDoctorOfDigitalBe sure to subscribe, like, & review The Doctor of Digital™ PodcastSign up for the Doctor Up Your Life courseFacebook || Instagram || Twitter || LinkedIn || YouTubehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/g-mick-smith-24495127Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

This is a very special episode. Both because I diverge from my usual format and because of the incredible guest whose wisdom you get to experience. Her name is Lisa Kalmin and she is among the elite in the world of Transformational Leadership. In this wide ranging conversation, Lisa shares how she came to the world of Transformational Leadership, and why a specific part of the process is so meaningful to and for her. This conversation, recorded on the day of the Winter Solstice in 2023, is evergreen in its relevance. Below is a bit more about Lisa with links to her website, Instagram, Facebook Page, LinkedIn profile and - most importantly - to her book. Lisa Kalmin is a transformational trainer, coach and author. She is a mindset coach, speaker, corporate trainer and at the age of 51 became the mother of twin boys! Lisa is the principal and founder of WorldWorks Trainings, a premier coaching and training company dedicated to personal growth and transformational workshops. From 2000 to 2016, WorldWorks Leadership teams have raised over $2.4 million for Southern California Charities. Lisa is also the Co-Founder of Inspire Coaching and iNSPIRE BUSINESS SUCCESS , Corporate Leadership Training with Lynne Sheridan. Lisa is a founding member of The Association of Transformational Leaders and a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a premier organization founded by renowned author Jack Canfield. Lisa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas in Austin, as well as an MBA from the same university. Lisa makes her home in Costa Mesa, California with her twins, Aidan and Levi and pups, Chester and Cooper. In a world where what passes for radical honesty usually means someone is just letting things fly outta their pie-hole without much care for others, it's time for radically authentic conversation. Conscious communication is simple, but often isn't easy. That's why Cathy Brooks created Talk, Unleashed – a weekly podcast of radically honest conversation about — everything. Whether her own musings or in conversation with industry leaders, each episode invites curiosity.  Curiosity not about what people do, but why they do it. Who they are and what makes them tick. It's about digging underneath to reveal the thing that is most true - that we are more alike than we are not. A mix of solo episodes where Cathy shares her insights and experience or Cathy engaged in conversation with fascinating humans doing amazing things. No matter the format - it's unvarnished, radically honest and entirely unleashed.  This podcast compliments Unleashed Leadership, the coaching business through which Cathy works with symphony orchestras, corporate clients, and individuals to help them unleash and untether their leadership and connect with others in a way that truly engages. #lisakalmin #transformation #transformationalleadership #leadershiptrainer #theproblemishowyouseetheproblem #perspective #brutalhonesty #radicalhonesty #consciouscommunication #leadership #Conversation #connection #TalkUnleashed #fiercecompassion #UnleashedConversation #UnleashedLeadership #FixYourEndofTheLeash

Stephanie sits down with Bob Peck, author of the book Original Sin Is A Lie!Bob Peck is a festival award-winning filmmaker, author, lawnmower, meditator, and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, he has made ‘conscious films'—spiritual & advocacy documentaries—since graduating in 2011. He's also a Kriya Yoga practitioner through KYI and a certified mindfulness & meditation teacher. His day job is centered around ads and mindfulness in Big Tech. A native Austinite, he lives with his wife and young son in Austin, Texas. Original Sin Is A Lie is his first book.originalsinisalie.comInstagram: @originalsinisalieMormons on Mushrooms – Ways to ContributeOur podcast is supported by our amazing listeners and magical community. If you'd like to energetically contribute to what we're creating, there are several ways to do so:Become a PatreonSend a Contribution (buy us a booch)!Purchase Mormons on Mushrooms Merchandise

Tommy Stovall & Marc Sterling are a pair of filmmakers behind a new movie titled CONDITION OF RETURN. It's currently out on streaming platforms on Apple TV+, YouTube Movies, GooglePlay, Vudu/Fandango, and Amazon Prime Video. I had the great pleasure of interviewing them about this and more. Tommy Stovall is a writer, director, producer, and editor. Originally from Llano TX, a small rural town in the Texas Hill Country, he started his own video production company while in college at the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a degree in Radio-TV-Film. His first feature film was the multiple award-winning Hate Crime starring SethPeterson and Bruce Davison, which he wrote, directed, and produced. He received high critical acclaim for his directorial debut and won “Best Director” at the Breckenridge Festival ofFilm. He then wrote and directed Sedona, a comedic drama starring Frances Fisher, which was selected to screen at the prestigious Hollywood Film Festival. Aaron's Blood, his third film as writer/director, won him the Golden Stake Award for “Best Feature” at the inaugural International Vampire Film & Arts Festival in Transylvania, along with several other festival awards that followed for “Best Feature”, “Best Director” and “Best Screenplay”. His 2019 film Room for Rent, a thriller starring horror icon Lin Shaye, received tremendous reviews and continues to be a huge success on VOD. Marc is Vice President of Pasidg Productions, Inc. and serves as producer and production accountant for all of our projects. A highly accomplished businessman, speaker, teacher, and real estate developer, Marc has a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas. Marc started and grew successful accounting practices in both Dallas, TX and Sedona, AZ, servicing thousands of clients over the years, before selling both businesses. He now manages his current accounting practice based in Cottonwood, AZ. He has successfully produced four feature films: the multiple award-winning Hate Crime (2005), Sedona (2012), Aaron's Blood (2017) and Room for Rent (2019). For more information, please visit: www.pasidg.com and www.conditionofreturn.com If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to ⁠⁠RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast⁠⁠ and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at ⁠⁠www.karereviews.net⁠⁠ and on Twitter:⁠⁠ @KareReviews⁠⁠ Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter:⁠⁠ @JeffreyKare⁠⁠ If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. ⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Google⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Breaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Pocket Casts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RadioPublic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-kare/support

Bob Peck is a festival award-winning filmmaker, author, lawnmower, meditator, and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, he has made ‘conscious films'—spiritual & advocacy documentaries—since graduating in 2011. He's also a Kriya Yoga practitioner through KYI and a certified mindfulness & meditation teacher. His day job is centered around ads and mindfulness in Big Tech. A native Austinite, he lives with his wife and young son in Austin, Texas. More info about Bob and his book ORIGINAL SIN IS A LIE: https://www.originalsinisalie.com/ IG: @bobpeck ----------- ABOUT YOUR HOST: Porter Singer is music-maker, podcaster and emotional guide.  More info: https://portersinger.com/ ------------- MUSIC CREDITS:   INTRO: "Don't Worry, Be Happy (Instrumental)" by Porter Singer and Songs of Eden; OUTRO: "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out (Instrumental) by Porter Singer and Songs of Eden   ------------ COMPANIES WE LOVE   EARTH BREEZE LAUNDRY SHEETS ~ These Earth-friendly dehydrated laundry sheets will leave your clothes super clean, without the waste of bulky plastic containers. The referral money we get from YOU clicking on that link and ordering will help sustain this podcast AND help care for our beautiful Earth. Thank you in advance! Click to purchase: https://www.earthbreeze.com/?rfsn=6157640.8b8358   SAGE MOON:  I highly recommend their "Inner Child and Beyond" deck. If you've been wanting to heal your relationship, with, well, everything and everyone, I cannot speak highly enough of this deck, with its beautiful imagery and wise soothing prompts. And... I have written songs for the first 10 cards of this deck. https://sagemoon.com/?rfsn=1754610.9fe2b6   BANDZOOGLE WEBSITES ~ We have been using this website provider since the early 2000s. It is so easy to use and customize, and super efficient for selling your music and/or services. Best of all, it's super affordable! More info on Bandzoogle: https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=rd890    If you'd like to leave us a tip--wow, really?!--you can do so by visiting the following sites/apps.   @portersinger on Venmo @SirgunKaurK on PayPal

“Original sin” is a lie. Jesus, a deeply profound teacher of Love and Unity, never said a thing about “original sin.” It's a doctrine invented by Augustine of Hippo over three hundred years later. Bob Peck is a festival award-winning filmmaker, author, lawnmower, meditator, and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, he has made ‘conscious films'—spiritual & advocacy documentaries—since graduating in 2011. He's also a Kriya Yoga practitioner through KYI and a certified mindfulness & meditation teacher.Check out his book Original Sin Is A Lie HERE.Expect to hear:Why Bob's book is Chase's new favorite Contemplating hell at 8 years old...too soon?Difference between exoteric and esotericSimilarities between mystical teachingsWho actually coined the concept of "original sin?"Why Bob believes you are inherently goodAre we in a new age of spirituality?and much more!CONNECT WITH BOB: Book // Website // IG OUR LINKS + DISCOUNTSMushyLove Latte (discount: MEDICIN)Immune Intel AHCCOur favorite Reishi KING CoffeePaleovalley Meat Sticks (discount: MEDICIN)KION Protein + Supplements (discount: MEDICIN) Organifi (20% discount: MIMIFIT)See all our favorite products on The Medicin CabinetCONNECT WITH USOur websiteMimi's IG // Chase's IG // The Medicin IGSound from Zapsplat.com

How did the concept of ‘original sin' get into the bible if Jesus never taught it? Where else did the Bible get it right, and where has it been misinterpreted or manipulated? In this podcast, I'm joined by Bob Peck who is an author and scholar of not only Christianity, but many spiritual traditions. In this episode, we dive into the manipulative concept of ‘original sin', the beautiful and true teachings of Yeshua, and how to integrate the wisdom of Jesus for an updated model of spirituality free of the conditioning of ‘Empire'. In Bob's book “Original Sin Is A Lie” he tells the story of Jesus as a deeply profound teacher of Love and Unity. The concept of original sin that has dominated the last few millennia is a doctrine invented by Augustine of Hippo over three hundred years later. Bob Peck is a festival award-winning filmmaker, author, lawnmower, meditator, and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, he has made ‘conscious films'—spiritual & advocacy documentaries—since graduating in 2011. He's also a Kriya Yoga practitioner through KYI and a certified mindfulness & meditation teacher. He's also one of the pod leaders pushing forward these concepts of mindfulness at Meta. He's also a co-founder of The Awareness & Compassion Project, an effort to help teach kids meditation. | Connect with Bob Peck | Instagram | www.instagram.com/originalsinisalie/ TikTok | www.tiktok.com/@originalsinisalie Facebook | www.facebook.com/originalsinisalie Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/in/bobpeckiv ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To partner with the Aubrey Marcus Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Connect with Aubrey | Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2GesYqi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2BlfCEO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2F4nBZk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter |⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2BlGBAdAd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out "Own your Day, Own Your Life" by Aubrey Marcus | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2vRz4so⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus podcast: iTunes | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/2lMZRCn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stitcher | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2G8ccJt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IHeartRadio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google Podcasts | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3nzCJEh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Android | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Strike Five Films: Christian FilmmakingInterview with Jayson JohnsonIn this Faith and Family Fellowship episode, Dallas interviews Jayson Johnson, founder of Strike Five Films.About Our Guest:Jayson Johnson is an independent screenwriter and film director. Born in the Chicagoland suburbs to a creative family, he was challenged to seek out his own form of artistic expression and ultimately found himself drawn to TV. As a certified couch potato, Jayson used to watch 7+ hours of television every day. So when it came time for him to choose a major in college, it was an easy decision - Film, and Television. Jayson attended Eastern Illinois University and studied Radio/TV/Film in the Communication Studies field. After college, he landed a job with legendary filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola at his budding wine estate, Niebaum-Coppola. During his time, Jayson worked on marketing campaigns and internal videos but hoped to work on anything that resembled a film project. Then in 2008, an opportunity presented itself! Jayson was hired to be a prop master for Mr. Coppla's traveling stage performance titled Wine, Daydreams and Memories. Since then Jayson has continued his film journey by working as an independent filmmaker. His films have been selected into over thirty-five film festivals across the globe winning six times. Jayson currently works full time as a writer/director/producer for Strike Five Films.Connect with Jayson:https://jaysonjohnsonproducer.weebly.com/Thank you for listening and supporting the 'Faith and Family Fellowship PODCAST SHOW'. We are excited to connect with our listeners on our various platforms. Below are just some of the ways you can connect with us and support our various Christian Ministry projects worldwide.Support the Show (https://cash.app/$laymedownministry)Connect with us on Various Platforms (https://linktr.ee/faithandfamilyfellowship)Connect with Lay Me Down Ministries (https://www.facebook.com/LayMeDownMinistries)For Marketing and Publishing needs, Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

Lisa Burton, Director of the M.S. Marketing Program, once was a student in this program herself. On this episode of MasterCast, she reveals insights on what they look for in a student applying into the program, as well as what they don't look for. An example of an interview question that they ask applicants of the program is even revealed. This demanding program provides these students with the unique opportunity to interact with owners of companies, founders, and senior executives, while making lasting differences in their companies. She has been a key player in many initiatives at Mays Business School, as well as playing a big role in the development of the Mays Career rental closet. As Burton has been a student of this program herself, she truly knows the good that it can do for an individual and loves seeing these students flourish. Bio:  Hailing originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Lisa Burton has called Texas home for more than 35 years. Lisa is the Director of the M.S. Marketing Program at Texas A&M's Mays Business School. In her former role as Associate Director of Employment Services for the Texas A&M University Career Center, she coached students to grow professionally and network effectively. Prior to working at Texas A&M University, Lisa had a successful career in sales and marketing in the retail, special event and nonprofit areas. Lisa earned her B.F.A. in Radio-TV-Film from Sam Houston State University and her M.S. Marketing degree from Texas A&M University.

For VIdeo Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/nNbSlgXEf20?feature=share John Anderson is a filmmaker born in Columbus, Ohio on January 12, 1954. John Anderson is the son of J. Milo Anderson, a hospital administrator, and Helen (nee Casterton) Anderson, a registered nurse. Due to his father's career as a hospital administrator, John moved around a lot as a child, living for a time in Ohio, then New York, California and Pennsylvania. John attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he received a B.S. in Radio/TV/Film in 1976. While at Northwestern Anderson produced and hosted a weekly radio program on WNUR entitled "Rough Cut", comprised of live recordings Anderson made in Chicago-area folk, blues and rock clubs. John's 1974 recording of Steve Goodman was released commercially by Red Pajamas Records in 2013. Upon graduation from Northwestern, Anderson worked as an editor at Chicago post-production facilities Telemation and Post Effects, and in 1985 while at Post Effects edited The Super Bowl Shuffle (1985), the second-highest selling music video ever to that date behind Michael Jackson's Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983). His satiric rock band The Cleaning Ladys achieved national attention with its music videos "Creatures From Outer Space" and "She Won't French Kiss", the latter winning an International Monitor Award over a field including Dire Straits, Don Henley and Yes. Anderson went on to work as a documentary editor at Bill Kurtis's Kurtis Productions and IPA. Then in 1995, Anderson with three partners opened the Chicago post-production company 'Superior Street Inc. [us]'. It was while at Superior Street in   

Marcus D. Wiley is a premiere entertainer whose class of comedy surpasses the status quo. The charismatic comedian's style of delivery is captivating, funny and knowledgeable. He provides lots of laughter along with a guaranteed message on being a better you. His motto for his brand of comedy is “Laughter is good, but the Message is better!” A three-time college graduate with an Associate's Degree in Fine Art Theatre, Bachelor's Degree in Radio/TV Film and Master's Degree in Communications, Marcus is also a published author. His book Hustle & Faith remains a top-selling piece of literature and excerpts from the book are often quoted from the pulpit to the streets. His motto as an author is “God will honor your faith and reward your hustle.” Yolanda Adams refers to him as a comedic genius, radio mogul Cathy Hughes has called him a modern day Dick Gregory and Chase and Charli only see him as dad. He has been married to Erica for 23 years. You can catch him Monday – Friday, 5am-9am on The Yolanda Adams Morning Show. Via: A to Z Entertainment

Camellia interviews the Flow Coach about her goals for 2022!  Connect with Anna on Https://heartbeathive.com and @heartbeathive Anna Fitzgerald is a Creative Flow State Coach & Lifestyle Designer. She holds a degree in Art Education and a master's in Radio/TV/Film in Media Studies. Her specialty is adaptation of lifestyle using heart rate variability (HRV) and creative purpose as a compass for living and creating without burnout. Let's talk about it!

For some committed couples, years of living in close quarters during the pandemic prompted a search for a different marital model: Living Apart Together. These couples want to stay together, just not in the same home. While the percentage of Americans who are married has declined from 2000 to 2019, the percentage of couples living apart has risen by 25%. Now, it's estimated that nearly four million Americans are married but living in separate households. Sometimes it's because of their jobs or other circumstances. But often, particularly for women and older couples, living apart together is a choice that allows for agency and autonomy. We'll hear about how it works, and whether being apart is the solution for staying together. Guests: Kelly Coyne, freelance journalist, New York Times article "The Wife Left, but They're Still Together;" PhD candidate in the Department of Radio/TV/Film, Northwestern University; professor in the Department of English, Georgetown University Vicki Larson, journalist, Marin Independent Journal; author, "Not Too Old for That: How Women Are Changing the Story of Aging" and "The New 'I Do';" forthcoming book about Living Apart Together Sherrie Sims Allen, psychologist and relationship expert

Big thank you to NBA TV and Turner Sports' own Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster Ro Parrish for coming on my show for an interview! Ro Parrish discussed his career in broadcasting, getting a degree in Radio/TV & Film at the University of North Texas in Denton, and his journey to NBATV. He reflected on winning his Emmy Award and that the Ro Parrish legacy is just beginning. He talked about being a retired DJ, DJing a Beyoncé concert, and his thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop. He listed his top 5 rappers/emcees of all time. He gave his thoughts on the cancel culture, the Malice at the Palace Netflix documentary, and the Knicks' moves this offseason bringing in Evan Fournier & Kemba Walker. He also announced his acting debut for a BET production coming very soon, in which he is playing himself. Stay tuned! Follow Ro Parrish on Instagram and Twitter: @roparrish Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Ro Parrish on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6gDe0qdmb0&t=1s. 

In this episode, Lynn Spigel, Chair of Screen Cultures in the Department of Radio/TV/Film at Northwestern University, and our hosts discuss her research and new book, TV Snapshots: An Archive of Everyday Life, on snapshot technology and TV history. While working on a research grant for smart houses, Lynn began researching the ways in which everyday people pose with computers and TV sets. From there, she went on a journey of scouring thrift stores, vintage shops, and Ebay for more examples of these home photos of people posing with their televisions. According to her, these photos are not just evidence of conspicuous consumption but rather a myriad of other things: a backdrop of self-presentation, an erotic stage, a portal object, etc. These snapshots combine the snapshot camera and the television, two dominant technologies of middle and working class life during the mid-twentieth century, and expose a new counterhistory or countermemory of television that is more diverse and inclusive than we are used to seeing. To view these photos or upload your own examples, visit Lynn's website, tvalbum.com. Selected photos are also available on this episode's webpage.A full transcript of this episode will be available soon!Share your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com.Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet  https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Evaluating Your Strengths:In this week's episode, Reena has Dr. Judy Oskam. Dr. Judy helps entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders, and others develop their strengths through various coaching techniques and with the help of the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment. Reena and Dr. Judy discuss the perks of knowing your strengths or, as Dr. Judy calls them, "your superpowers." They cover how to apply them and how to make your weaknesses shine. Listen, take notes, and consider booking a session with Dr. Judy. As Reena can attest, it is fun and makes such an impact on you and your team! Promo Code:DISCOUNT50 at https://bit.ly/thastrength (https://bit.ly/thastrength) Judy's Contact Info:Website: https:/www.judyoskam.com/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/judyoskam (https://linktr.ee/judyoskam) Judy's Bio:Dr. Judy Oskam serves as Professor and Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University. She is Accredited in Public Relations from the Public Relations Society of America. Dr. Oskam helps entrepreneurs, educators and corporate leaders develop their strengths so they can lead with intention and courage. •••• Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach • Tiny Habits® Certified Coach • Oskam's podcast, Stories of Change and Creativity, features interviews with entrepreneurs who inspire, educate and motivate. • www.judyoskam.com •••Gallup CliftonStrengths Top 5: Ideation | Strategic | Futuristic | Significance | Responsibility •••Oskam has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/TV/Film from the University of North Texas, a Master of Science degree in Mass Communications and Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Oklahoma State University. Her dissertation focused on faculty and professional development. Earlier in her career, Oskam worked as a TV journalist, video producer and public relations professional. •••Reena Contact Info:Contact Info:https://www.instagram.com/reena.philpot.sales.coaching/ (@reena.philpot.sales.coaching) More Info: https://reenaphilpot.com/ (ReenaPhilpot.com) Selling with Charm Community Info: https://reena-philpot.mykajabi.com/ (https://reena-philpot.mykajabi.com/) Questions, please reach out: Reena@ReenaPhilpot.com •••https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcast/ (#podcast) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sellingwithcharm/ (#sellingwithcharm) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sales/ (#sales) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/coaching/ (#coaching) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mentor/ (#mentor) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/training/ (#training) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/reenaphilpot/ (#reenaphilpot) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/reenaphilpotsalescoaching/ (#reenaphilpotsalescoaching) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/ (#business) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/marketing/ (#marketing) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/success/ (#success) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/balance/ (#balance) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/timemanagement/ (#timemanagement) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/goals/ (#goals) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/positivity/ (#positivity) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/future/ (#future) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/focus/ (#focus) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/creativity/ (#creativity) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/simple/ (#simple) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/goalsetting/ (#goalsetting) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/evaluate/ (#evaluate) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/results/ (#results) 

Description: Tutor.com discusses why students struggle with setting achievable goals and provides strategies to find academic success. Today's episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Cannon Spouses' Club. https://www.cannonspousesclub.org/   Show Notes: Book from Podcast: Atomic Habits by James Clear Planner ideas from the Podcast: Happiness Planner:  https://thehappinessplanner.com/ Legend Planner: https://legendplanner.com/   MCEC's Goal Setting with Tutor.com Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4_Sety8T4ni-39PKfGFlHaap8UJqVL_BG7FuJSMrGMNAZWH5EX2LjIKKFPLWQ9yV.-qEY5SVwOzyUos69?startTime=1657735018000   Bio:      Evelyn Sullivan Evelyn Sullivan is the Director of Onboarding at Tutor.com, responsible for staffing over 3000 expert online tutors annually in 100 on-demand subjects to meet the demands of Tutor.com's 24/7 service. Outside of Tutor.com, Evelyn is a MAC-award winning performer in the NY Cabaret scene. She is the acting coach for Get Your Shine On where, alongside vocal coach/musical director Sarah Glassman, she encourages New Yorkers to take the stage for the first time following a 6-week acting and singing intensive. She has served as adjunct faculty at Suffolk County Community College, helping Radio/TV & Film majors learn Adobe Premiere. She also taught Intro to Graphic Design at Briarcliffe College. Her passions are fostering human connection, improving efficiency, and spreading joy through creativity.    

In this podcast episode, we talk to Kristin M. Diaz, the KRLD Afternoon News co-anchor, on weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m.She returns to Dallas-Fort Worth where she once worked at KDAF CW 33.Kristin spent 8 years in Corpus Christi, TX at the TEGNA, local ABC affiliate, KIII-TV where she most recently filled the Weekday Morning News Anchor role and served early in her career as the Weather Anchor and Morning Reporter.Her connection to her audience goes beyond broadcast as she has carried a robust digital following across all social media platforms and serves as emcee for various community events. Originally from Houston, TX, Kristin grew up in the DFW area and graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor of arts in Radio/TV/Film.Kristin is the former morning show Host of North Texas NOW at North Texas Television in Denton. She also worked at KNTU 88.1 as a DJ and News Anchor/Producer for their newscast, The Late Edition.Her most cherished experience has been studying abroad in London, England where she studied British Media.Kristin is a first-generation Cuban- American and half Mexican-American.Anchor for the National Edward R. Murrow winning. Learn about her story and how she began her career in tv/radio.Kristin Diaz's Social:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristindiaztv/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialKristinDiazTwitter: https://twitter.com/kristindiaztv?lang=enYT: https://www.youtube.com/kristin-diazListen to Kristin here: krld.radio.com/hosts/kristin-diaz Weekdays 3pm - 7pmVideographer and editing by: https://www.instagram.com/cid_studio #thegloballatinfactor #kristindiaz #kristinadiaztv #anchor  #radioanchor #tvanchor  #latina #podcastlatino #latina #powerfullatinas  #thegloballatinfactorpodcast #tglfpWe hope you enjoy the episodes if so subscribe, like, and leave us a comment.Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegloballatin1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloballatinfactorpodcast/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegloballatinfactorClothing by Lotta Shirts Shop On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ALotta+Shirts+Shop&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011Support the show

Michael Jackson is Alive! Pearl Jr. is documentarian filmmaker and Activist. Through that activism she has been a talk show guest on more than 100 radio shows, including this radio show. Pearl Jr is a graduate of the highly acclaimed California State University at Northridge, Radio/TV/Film class of 1989 to which she completed two years of college in just one year.  Pearl is the founder and owner, along with Cecil Holmes of the noted, Elbow Grease Productions. In addition to this she has written, produced and starred in a myriad of films depicting the rise, fall, life and purported death of Michael Joseph/Joe Jackson. We have ALOT to talk about tonight so without any further ado ladies and gentlemen, please welcome making her second appearance on "What's The Buzz", Filmmaker Pearl Jr.

Meet la Papi Chula, Becca! Im really excited to have her on as she is a wealth of knowledge! Thank you for being you and trusting me with this conversation! Enjoy! Becca was born and raised in LA County and received her bachelor's degree in Radio/TV/Film at Cal State University, Fullerton. Her entertainment career kick-started in 2011 while interning in the Latin market. After much hard work and perseverance, she was able to fulfill her dream of becoming an on-air personality. In addition to radio, she enjoys doing volunteer work in her community. Her bubbly personality with a passion for learning, community outreach and music help her create ever-lasting connections and relatable content. Follow Becca: @Beccamguzman Don't forget to follow us: @SaludPodcast l Jose Quintero l Email & Business Inquiries: Saludpod@gmail.com

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with with Ashley Zazzarino, she is the host of Babes off the Bench podcast. Babes Off the Bench is a female-forward sports blog that celebrates all types of athletes with equality, fairness, and a little bit of sass. She spends her days working in the television industry, and is doing her best to elevate women in sports every other minute of the day. She has a degree in Radio/TV/Film and Journalism from Rowan University in New Jersey. We cover the reason she's decided to spend her time bringing awareness to the inequality in women's sports. Ashley Zazzarino shares with us why there is less media coverage for women's sports leading to less engagement. We get an insiders perspective on the best things to do in New York and her funny run in with Adam Sandler. We end with a fun game of "This or That?".Babes off the Bench:babes off the bench – elevating women in sportsBabes Off The Bench (@babesoffthebench) • Instagram photos and videosBabes Off the Bench (@babesoffthebnch) / Twitter

Adam looks at how God's Word was taken to the airwaves with the invention of radio, television, and film.

Our co-hosts interview arguably the most prominent member of Astros twitter, Michael Schwab. Schwab talks about how he gained a love for story telling growing up which lead him to pursue a degree in Radio-TV-Film at TCU. He also talks about his experiences working for Politico & USA Today, which lead him to interview prominent people such as Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, etc. He then talks about how he acquired his fandom of the Astros, and what led him to attain his large twitter following through his writing and vocal fandom of his hometown team. The interview ends off, as usual, by Schwab giving us his unique perspective on what MLB can do to broaden its popularity, and he also gives his predictions for the Astros' 2022 season. Follow us on social media: Facebook - No Doubter Podcast Twitter - @NoDoubterPod Barret Boom Bostick - @boombostick21 Travis Lofley - @TravisLofley Instagram - @nodoubterpod Barret Boom Bostick - boom.bostick21 Travis Lofley - @tlofley Subscribe to our brand new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKU0C3eXd4LhVMQ6K6m-fQ Check out our Patreon page for even more access to the show and the No Doubter community: https://www.patreon.com/nodoubter Submit mailbag questions to our business email: nodoubterpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail on our website: https://anchor.fm/nodoubter/message Get yourself some awesome No Doubter gear such as t-shirts, baseball shirts, mugs, phone cases, etc from our Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/no-doubter?utm_campaign=23188&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=No%2BDoubter You can listen to all of our episodes, as well as access our social media links all on our website: https://anchor.fm/nodoubter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nodoubter/support

Jeff Ostroff's multi-faceted career as a marketing and communications professional has enabled him to work with and for many organizations: small to large, fledgling to established, public to private sector. He has used his skills and experience to promote businesses, ventures, products, services, and major initiatives. He's done this inside the U.S., in Canada, and in both Eastern and Western Europe. Over the past few years, Jeff has added new skills and services to his portfolio, including podcasting, professional interviewing, voice-over work, and his presentations on how to be more lucky in your life. His own podcast, Looking Forward, continues Jeff's interest in and passion for GLOBAL trends and opportunities to be found in the marketplace. This was one of the things he covered in his highly praised book, "Successful Marketing to the 50+ Consumer" (Prentice-Hall). As an entrepreneur, Jeff has started three businesses, all of which have capitalized on marketplace trends. Aside from Looking Forward, there has been Scenic Cycling (which tapped into both the growing singles market and fitness movement) and Ostroff Associates, which specialized in helping organizations identify and profit from trends and opportunities created by the gigantic over-50 population, including the baby boomers. He also launched Over-40 Marketing, a division within a market research firm, focused on the 50+ customer group. During his career, Jeff has been interviewed, quoted, or cited by podcast shows and newsletters, and more than 50 magazines, newspapers, and radio/TV stations including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsweek, CBS, USA Today, Business Week, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Inc., Ad Age, Adweek and Modern Healthcare. He has also delivered professional (fee-paid) presentations, including keynotes, to more than 60 business and professional groups within and outside the United States.Jeff's degree is in Radio-TV-Film from Temple University. Throughout his career, he has worked in the communications and marketing fields, handling anything from podcasting, to professional interviewing, to voice-overs, to disc jockeying and emceeing events, to newscasts, to training programs and teaching, to market research projects and focus group moderation/analysis.Learn more about Jeff Ostroff at:https://www.jeff.ostroff.comhttps://anchor.fm/looking-forwardIf you like this episode and want to be the first to know when new ones are released? Make sure you subscribe! Also, a review will be much appreciated, so make sure you give us a 5-star (or whatever one makes the most sense to you).Connect with Mike:Website: https://mikemalatesta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemalatesta/

Jeff Ostroff's multi-faceted career as a marketing and communications professional has enabled him to work with and for many organizations: small to large, fledgling to established, public to private sector. He has used his skills and experience to promote businesses, ventures, products, services, and major initiatives. He's done this inside the U.S., in Canada, and in both Eastern and Western Europe. Over the past few years, Jeff has added new skills and services to his portfolio, including podcasting, professional interviewing, voice-over work, and his presentations on how to be more lucky in your life. His own podcast, Looking Forward, continues Jeff's interest in and passion for GLOBAL trends and opportunities to be found in the marketplace. This was one of the things he covered in his highly praised book, "Successful Marketing to the 50+ Consumer" (Prentice-Hall). As an entrepreneur, Jeff has started three businesses, all of which have capitalized on marketplace trends. Aside from Looking Forward, there has been Scenic Cycling (which tapped into both the growing singles market and fitness movement) and Ostroff Associates, which specialized in helping organizations identify and profit from trends and opportunities created by the gigantic over-50 population, including the baby boomers. He also launched Over-40 Marketing, a division within a market research firm, focused on the 50+ customer group. During his career, Jeff has been interviewed, quoted, or cited by podcast shows and newsletters, and more than 50 magazines, newspapers, and radio/TV stations including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsweek, CBS, USA Today, Business Week, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Inc., Ad Age, Adweek and Modern Healthcare. He has also delivered professional (fee-paid) presentations, including keynotes, to more than 60 business and professional groups within and outside the United States.Jeff's degree is in Radio-TV-Film from Temple University. Throughout his career, he has worked in the communications and marketing fields, handling anything from podcasting, to professional interviewing, to voice-overs, to disc jockeying and emceeing events, to newscasts, to training programs and teaching, to market research projects and focus group moderation/analysis.Learn more about Jeff Ostroff at:https://www.jeff.ostroff.comhttps://anchor.fm/looking-forwardIf you like this episode and want to be the first to know when new ones are released? Make sure you subscribe! Also, a review will be much appreciated, so make sure you give us a 5-star (or whatever one makes the most sense to you).Connect with Mike:Website: https://mikemalatesta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemalatesta/

Produced by students at 90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh, Week In Review is a weekly news show hosted by Radio/TV/Film students featuring local coverage from Oshkosh and the state of Wisconsin. The show airs every Friday at 5:00 p.m. on 90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh, with podcast replays being uploaded here. Check out WRST on the web at http://wrst.org/

Underdog Showcase: Anna Fitzgerald Toys & Tech of the Trade continues to showcase the talented individuals from within Noah Kagan's Underdog community, and this week Rich sits down with Anna Fitzgerald. She has had a unique journey when it comes to her career. Anna is a creative life coach, but that is scratching the surface of her unique talents, including cellist, artist, songwriter, and more. Anna has a Master's Degree in Radio/TV/Film and a Bachelors Degree in Art Education. Anna educates Rich on what a Flow Coach does and how her journey was a factor in her current career path. Her triumphs are the backbone of her story, and the self-discoveries she made along the way truly influence her approach to life and personal development. Rich even got a bit of an analysis from Anna that opened up another aspect of the conversation. So if you're looking to augment your mental health, balance, and productivity, this conversation with Anna will surely help put you on the path to being the best version of yourself. The views expressed on air during Toys & Tech of the Trade do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates. Listener discretion advised. Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a small commission. FOCI: https://fociai.com/Soundbrenner Metronome Watch: https://www.soundbrenner.com/shop-coreIris Blue Light Blocking App: https://iristech.co/HRV4 Training for iOS ($9.99) & Android ($11.99): https://www.hrv4training.com/ Guest Links Visit Anna's Website: https://heartbeathive.comLearn About Flow: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/trainingFollow Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartbeathive/Visit Anna's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/annafitzgeraldCheck out Anna's Google Sheet on Product Hunt: https://heartbeathive.gumroad.com/l/workflowenergyLearn how Anna uses HRV to plan her coaching services, as well as her, see her HRV assessment from the HRV4 Training App (Video): https://youtu.be/_NBfdv_cyB0 Keep up with RAGE Works Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rageworks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAGE_WorksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRAGEWorks/Subscribe to the RAGE Works Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/rageworks Check Out Some of the Other Shows on the RAGE Works Network Call Me When It's Over: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/cmwio/Cheese! A Photography Podcast: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/capp/Black is the New Black: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/bitnb/The Variant Issue: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/tvi/Turnbuckle Tabloid: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/tbt/Trek Untold: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/trek-untold/The Eat 4 Life Podcast: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/eat4life/    

Toys & Tech of the Trade continues to showcase the talented individuals from within Noah Kagan's Underdog community, and this week Rich sits down with Anna Fitzgerald. She has had a unique journey when it comes to her career. Anna is a creative life coach, but that is scratching the surface of her unique talents, including cellist, artist, songwriter, and more. Anna has a Master's Degree in Radio/TV/Film and a Bachelor's Degree in Art Education. Anna educates Rich on what a Flow Coach does and how her journey was a factor in her current career path. Her triumphs are the backbone of her story, and the self-discoveries she made along the way truly influence her approach to life and personal development. Rich even got a bit of an analysis from Anna that opened up another aspect of the conversation. So if you're looking to augment your mental health, balance, and productivity, this conversation with Anna will surely help put you on the path to being the best version of yourself. Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a small commission. FOCI: https://fociai.com/Soundbrenner Metronome Watch: https://www.soundbrenner.com/shop-coreIris Blue Light Blocking App: https://iristech.co/HRV4 Training for iOS ($9.99) & Android ($11.99): https://www.hrv4training.com/ Guest Links Visit Anna's Website: https://heartbeathive.comLearn About Flow: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/trainingFollow Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartbeathive/Visit Anna's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/annafitzgeraldCheck out Anna's Google Sheet on Product Hunt: https://heartbeathive.gumroad.com/l/workflowenergyLearn how Anna uses HRV to plan her coaching services, as well as her, see her HRV assessment from the HRV4 Training App (Video): https://youtu.be/_NBfdv_cyB0 Keep up with RAGE Works Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rageworks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAGE_WorksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRAGEWorks/Subscribe to the RAGE Works Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/rageworks

The sixth episode of our special series "Presenting the Past," a collaboration between The American Archive of Public Broadcasting and Aca-Media, features Bill Siemering, a radio innovator and advocate, who was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in October 2021. As a founding member of the NPR Board of Directors, Siemering wrote NPR's original mission and goals, and as NPR's first director of programming, led the development of All Things Considered. Siemering developed Fresh Air with Terry Gross at WHYY in Philadelphia, managed WBFO in Buffalo, NY, and KCCM in Moorhead, MN, was the executive producer of the documentary series Sound Print, worked with the Open Society Foundation, focusing on Eastern Europe, Africa and Mongolia, and founded Developing Radio Partners to enrich the programming of local stations in Africa. In this discussion, he reflects on the influences that helped shape his ideas and approaches to public radio programming throughout his career.Highlighted in this program are clips from Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), including the inaugural FM broadcast in 1947, the Peabody Award winning series Afield with Ranger Mac, and the write-in radio program Dear Sirs. Be sure to also listen to “Strasburg, North Dakota” (1977) from Minnesota Public Radio. Co-produced by Siemering, it highlights his interest in incorporating soundscapes and compelling storytelling into radio programming. This discussion is led by Neil Verma, assistant professor of sound studies in Radio/TV/Film at Northwestern University, and a member of the AAPB Scholar Advisory Committee. Credits:Hosted by Neil VermaRecorded and edited by Christine BeckerProduced by Ryn MarchesePost-production and theme music by Todd Thompson

Today, Hugo tells Lauren his story of buying a primary and turning it into a rental in California. (Turns out, even as a young person, you can invest in California.) This is the same path Lauren took getting started! But real estate isn't his only investment category, and the two discuss his entire portfolio and philosophy on investing. Hugo is a 32 year old Cal State Fullerton graduate with a degree in Radio-TV-Film and an extensive background in finance. Overcoming poverty has given Hugo a passion for helping people achieve better financial health and Stay Winning. He currently lives in South Orange County with his girlfriend where he recently purchased a second property. Connect with Hugo: https://twitter.com/staywinningpod https://www.instagram.com/staywinningpod/

Watch this podcast in Video:➽ https://youtu.be/yk_rDEoQv4UText: PODCAST to 201.281.9651 to get added to the distribution listSit Down with Sid podcast is a podcast hosted by Sid Gandotra. The podcast is about people we encounter in our everyday lives - the people we can actually relate to. This podcast is about their lives, struggles, fears, experiences, failures and successes. Stay tuned for new episodes and guest appearances!About the Host:Sid Gandotra is an Entrepreneur, Digital Marketing and Branding Consultant, NYC Real Estate Salesperson and Creator of Sit Down with Sid podcast on YouTube. As a marketing professional, Sid has been instrumental in helping companies and entrepreneurs successfully grow their businesses with his laser-focused marketing strategies and exceptional customer service. Armed with seasoned skills, and inspired by top broker Luis D. Ortiz, star of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing New York," Sid ventured into the world of NYC Real Estate in 2017.Sid's worldly perspective and appreciation of cultural diversity fuels his genuine interest in people and learning about them. He hails from New Delhi, India, and speaks English and Hindi fluently. Sid also holds a Bachelors and a Master's Degree, with concentrations in marketing. His interests include reading books, exploring new places, weight training and going on adventures.✿ Connect with Sid:▶Website: https://bit.ly/3l7V8tc ▶LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3GczqNgAbout the Guest:Hailing from Atlanta, Kyndra Crump is an up & coming comedian who is a recent graduate from Clark Atlanta University. She obtained her Bachelor's in Mass Communications with a concentration of Radio/Tv/Film. One day, she plans on having her own radio/tv show.Connect with the Guest:➽Instagram: https://bit.ly/3mSijsH➽YouTube: https://bit.ly/3obQkDA➽Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kupu8O----------------------------------------✽---------------------------------------------To reach the team at Sit Down with Sid Podcast:➽Email: sitdownwithsidpodcast@gmail.com➽Website: https://bit.ly/3nkziTx➽Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kZWLJK➽Facebook: https://bit.ly/3miOobBThanks for being with us!If you like this video, please SUBSCRIBE to our channel☺☺Comedy is a necessity to get through life with the fewest scars – Kyndra Crump | Sit Down with Sid Podcast Episode 19#sitdownwithsidpodcast #comedian #standupcomedy #comedy

Awareness of Bias and Systemic RacismIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Kirya Francis about addressing bias and racism in the workplace. When we hear the words “bias” and “racism,” our minds often conjure up offensive scenarios reflective of other people's presumptions; however, the subtle separation of marginalized communities from higher-level organizational involvement all too frequently goes unaddressed. Kirya teaches us that despite the gaps placed between those in habitual positions of power and folks of color, we can begin to bridge the gap when we become more aware of our actions and correct our prejudices. From assessing our assumptions to advancing opportunities that are often deprived of others, Kirya helps us realize that fostering DEI practices in the workplace need not be a complete overhaul of institutional racism. We can start  by asking a questions like "Would you like my seat?" Through this approach , we can slowly and surely chip away at the old-school walls that keep minorities from participating at the table.Host: Lorelei GonzalezCo-host: Kirya Francis, MSTCKirya Francis is the Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicom Advertising Collective, where she merges her passion for inclusive workplaces with her purpose to give a diverse talent pool an equitable chance at excelling in advertising. Kirya has earned three degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in Radio-TV-Film, Broadcast Journalism, as well as a master's degree from McCombs School of Business.Things you will learn in this episode (chapter markers available):  Key terms 2:00Le bias 4:10Systemic racism 5:46 The good, the bad, and the ugly 9:55Racism vs. bias 12:55Cancel culture be gone! 15:55Anti-racism action items 21:23Femme fact: Girl groups 23:50Resources mentioned in this episode:  #TalkAboutBias (website) White Privilege by Peggy McIntosh (short read)Caste by Isabel Wilkerson (book)Racist, Sexist Boy by The Linda Lindas (song)Episode sponsors:  HERdacity   Moonray  Looking for additional resources on this topic? Check out our blog “Racism vs. Bias” by Frances Leigh Jordan Loved what you heard on herdacious and want to share with friends? Tag us and connect with HERdacity on social media:Twitter: @herdacityFacebook: @HERdacityInstagram: @herdacityLinkedIn: HERdacity Email: herdacious@herdacity(dot)orgFor up to date information on HERdacity events, webinars, podcasts, and community activities, join our newsletter here.  Disclaimer: While we appreciate our sponsors' support in making this show possible, herdacious content is curated with integrity and honesty.Support the show (http://herdacity.org/donate/)

Vertical Radio feels proud to announce its Father's day special program with the wishes from Globally recognised Tamil radio broadcaster, master of ceremonies, television host and film actor Sri. B.H. Abdul Hameed Sri K Chandrasekaran JP - Senior artiste at Radio/TV/Film and Ms Karuppiah Nagapooshani - Announcer at SLBC along with the Sa re ga ma entertainment band Saregama Karuna Andree Santhuja Singer Jayaram Mangaleswary Thambiraj

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Tim Sommerfeld, a veteran marketing executive and creative director responsible for creating award-winning advertising campaigns for television, motion pictures and digital entertainment. His career as a motion picture executive includes stints at Walt Disney Pictures, Sony Entertainment, New Line Cinema and Global Road. At Summit Entertainment, he was part of the marketing team responsible for launching the “Now You See Me,” “Divergent” and “RED” franchises, plus six-time Academy Award winner “The Hurt Locker,” as well as all five films of the wildly successful “Twilight Saga”.   This episode covers: The intricacies of building a marketing campaign for a new movie The importance of earning the trust of filmmakers and creatives Dealing with unexpected changes during the development of the marketing plan Actors who were collaborative and fun to work with over the years Challenges/benefits of working with large ensemble casts   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Tim Sommerfeld, As a creative marketing consultant, Tim has worked on numerous films, including specialized movies as Lionsgate's Tupac Shakur biopic “All Eyez on Me” and “Overboard” from Pantelion Films. He has also produced long-form content for “HBO: First Look” and the BET Network. Before working as a creative director at The Ant Farm Agency for six years, Tim began his career in local television at WJBK-TV in Detroit and KCBS-TV in Los Angeles. He then moved to FOX Broadcasting where he was responsible for promoting “The Simpsons” and other iconographic comedies. Mr. Sommerfeld holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Temple University, Philadelphia where he majored in Radio-TV-Film. His work has received numerous Key Art Awards, local Emmys and a London International Advertising Award. Tim is a husband, dad and writer. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting Season 2 on a funny note! I'm completely overjoyed about introducing you to Marcus D. Wiley. We dive into his comedy career and how it all began. He also shares a bit of his entrepreneurial spirit and his leaps of faith. Either way, he remains very family-focused and never sacrificing his foundational values while on his journey. ...”making light AND shedding light!” —Marcus D. WileyMarcus D Wiley is a premiere entertainer whose class of comedy surpasses the status quo. A three-time college graduate with an Associates's Degree in Fine Art Theatre, Bachelor's Degree in Radio/TV Film, and Master's Degree in Communications, Marcus is also a published author."A modern-day Dick Gregory."-Cathy Hughes"A comedic genius, radio mogul."-Yolanda AdamsCatch him Monday – Friday, 5 am-9 am on The Yolanda Adams Morning Show

Mark Stone, a St. Louis, Missouri native, studied Speech Communications and Radio/TV/Film at the University of Missouri at Columbia, where he graduated in 1981. He has since worked in Broadcast Operations and Engineering at CNN, ABC, CBS, EchoStar, and MLB.com (BAMTech), and even earned an Emmy in 2020. Mark now works at NBC Sports in Connecticut, and one constant thread throughout his life has been practicing and performing magic.

In this episode of Girl You So Random, I had the pleasure of laughing with up and coming, black female comedian Kyndra Crump. We discussed how she got into the field, the ups and downs of being a black female comedian and so much more! Kyndra hails from ATL and is a senior at Clark Atlanta University majoring in Radio/TV/Film. You can follow her on IG @idolizedynasty or YouTube @Kyndra Crump This episode is sponsored by Tazaryach and Lily's creations, fragrance oil and whipped body butter. It's the absolute best oils and body butters anywhere. You can buy their products at www.tlc1214.com Intro/Outro beats by: @chosenbeats on Soundcloud Vocals by: Canary on IG @canary_uncaged Follow GYRS on IG @drhollycoaching Email me your random experiences: drhollycoaching@gmail.com

Today on Creating Your Happy Place, we are chatting with special guest Christina Frost! Christina is a whimsy instructor and consultant, teaching others about how to bring surprise and adventure into your life. But how did she end up on this amazing path? Listen to the episode to hear about Christina's journey to loving everything whimsy! Born in Colorado, but essentially a Texas native, Christina graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Radio-TV-Film. After many years of wrestling with singleness, Christina created her own turning point when she re-focused her attention on studying and incorporating more whimsy into her life. This revealed pieces of her heart she'd forgotten she had the power to fill. Now she teaches others about the incredible joys and positive impact whimsy can have in our everyday lives. It's closer and more marvelous than we know. You can reach her on Instagram at TheWhimsyPage, or email her at thewhimsywayworld@gmail.com.Her website- https://thewhimsyblog.com/Her Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thewhimsypageRebecca is CEO of her Seattle-based residential interior design company Seriously Happy Homes, author of the book Happy Starts at Home, and host of this podcast! She's a business consultant to her fellow residential interior designers through Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting and a small business mentor with SCORE Seattle. She can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey.

William Jefferson Jr is an American Actor, Entrepreneur, and Creative Artist from the Southside of Chicago. Growing up in the Bronzeville area, His first gig was in the hit series "Juke A Chicago Story" as Albert on YouTube that has over 1million views. He attended a small Historical Black College in Fairfield, Alabama Thee Prestigious " Miles College " graduating with a BA in Communications studying Radio/TV/Film. After college He then continued his acting career moving back to his hometown in another web series titled "Tracey Story" as Matthew. Which hit over 200k views on YouTube He has collaborated with other Indie Filmmakers and has since directed and produced his own projects. He is set to star in several upcoming films, and projects under New Black Cinema Productions. He launched his business "The Actor Advisor" January 1st 2021 helping actors get signed with agencies and working on their careers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theactorslounge/support

The boys are joined by an up and coming Atlanta comedian. Hailing from ATL, Kyndra Crump is a young soon-to-be college graduate making people laugh with her wittiness. She currently attends Clark Atlanta University, obtaining her Bachelors in Mass Communication with a concentration of Radio/TV/Film. She plans oto own her own tv/radio show one day. Welcome to her life.

Jerod Couch is a 2x regional Emmy Winner (12x Nominee) from Dallas, Texas. A Director/Producer/Writer/Editor, Jerod has completed two seasons, eighteen episodes total, of his award-winning series “#WASHED”. His agency, The Creative Couch, won Dell's “Small but Mighty” contest for “#WASHED”. Couch's career highlights consist of a five-year stint at ESPN including launching a network and three seasons leading creative for Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers. Jerod's work has been featured in Inc Magazine, USA Today, Sports Illustrated and Yahoo! Sports. Despite 15 years of experience creating content, “#WASHED” is Jerod's foray into filmmaking and long-form scripted content. Season 1 of the half-hour dramedy was selected to four festivals, won “Best of Fest: Audience Choice” at the Hip Hop Film Festival and nominated for “Best Comedy” at the Indie Series Awards. Couch relishes in the intricacies of organization/culture building, marketing/public relations and overall strategy of television/film which is fortified by his Radio-TV-Film and MBA degrees from The University of Texas at Austin. Steph Bolton, the comic-loving creative behind Phoenix Michele Photography based out of Dallas, Texas, captures moments for a living, but her work extends well past the lens. She equips lady bosses with information that helps them build and scale sustainable brands…and she delivers it like only she can! You know the feeling you get when your work day is over and you can finally unwind, engage in enlightening conversation, and of course, have a margarita to top it all off? That's what Steph brings to every speaking engagement (with or without the margarita) – a true happy hour vibe! But don't mistake her fun demeanor as an indication that she's anything less than a badass when it comes to business. Steph's impressive background as a small biz owner, fashion blogger and influencer coupled with a career as a business analyst has only solidified her acumen for content creation and process improvement. She desires to share her knowledge with other motivated female entrepreneurs looking to increase brand awareness, productivity, and of course, that bottom line! Farhaj is the CEO of Kanna, an integrated hiring and training platform for the legal cannabis industry. He's a marketplace, and future of work/learning geek, who is very passionate about building infrastructure to help early stage founders in the OK & TX startup ecosystems. Prior to Kanna, Farhaj was an early employee at 3 startups (VR, Drone-tech, experiential marketing) and founded Fade, a personalized barber booking marketplace. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entrepaidneur/support

Jared Gardner shares his journey with comics and how this lead to his formal study of comics as a professor. He discusses his work on Charles Schulz, the cross-pollinating history of film and comics, as well as his work as an editor of the journal Inks and the comics series with OSU Press. Discussion includes transmedial storytelling, Board Games, cartoon strips, and more.

Khanh Pham is a Riverside native who graduated from John W. North high school and from Cal State Fullerton with a BA in Radio/TV/Film. In this episode, he talks about his journey and the challenges he faced in school/the workforce. He shares with us his aspirations and motivation to better the world, as well as what he does in his spare time.

In this episode we discuss the COVID-19 White Paper guidelines with Lisa Mall. Lisa is a DGA 2nd AD-based in Dallas, TX but frequently works across the US in various cities such as New York City, Portland, OR and many others. Her recent projects include Halle Berry's "Bruised," Netflix's unreleased "Grand Army," USA Network's "Queen of the South," and a handful of indie feature films. Past projects include IFC's "Portlandia," Marvel's "Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones," and a smattering of movies the likes of "Olympus Has Fallen," "The Maze Runner," and "Get On Up," to name a few. Please enjoy! Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC01GJT61n1F7SWkrzw5vAqQ?sub_confirmation=1 About the Host - Brandon Riley: Brandon Riley is a seasoned Producer, Line Producer, UPM and Assistant Director (1st AD & 2nd AD) with 10+ years’ experience creating and managing high-profile film, TV, digital media and live events. He’s worked with numerous a-list Actors and talented Directors in 10 states with budgets under $10 million. His ability to problem solve, think clearly in difficult situations and continually pull off the impossible make him an invaluable team player. He holds a Bachelors degree in Radio/TV/Film and a minor in Philosophy from the University of North Texas and is currently a member of both the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America. In his spare time Brandon enjoys developing and packaging projects (features and tv series) under his company Radiant First Productions for various markets and is often hired as a consultant to assist with the development process for numerous companies. Connect with Brandon Riley: Visit the BLOG: http://www.assistantdirecting.com Visit the SITE: https://www.thefilmfixer.us Follow Brandon Riley on TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/radiantfirst Follow Brandon Riley on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/radiantfirst Follow Assistant Directing on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/assistantdirecting --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-production/support

Even as a teenager, Trevy McDonald was determined to use her God given talents and gifts to uplift, inspire and empower others in order to bring them joy? How has she done that throughout her life? Once thinking that she wanted to become a physician, Trevy learned early that profession was not her calling. Learning the periodic element chart was just too boring to her. Instead, she took notice of a rising African American journalist based in Chicago named Marlene McClinton. She made such an impact with her style of reporting and delivery that Trevy immediately knew that she wanted a journalistic career. At the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Trevy earned her B.A. in Radio/TV/Film. After experiencing too many cold winters, she then headed South to Chapel Hill, North Carolina where she received her M.A. in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures and a Ph.D in Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina. She was only 25 years years old when she earned her Ph.D from one of the top journalism programs in the country. After receiving her Ph.D, Trevy found herself unemployed and therefore asked herself what she could do to make herself more marketable. Trevy immediately built the groundwork for a publishing company, which she started in 1999. She is currently the owner of Reyomi Publishing, LLC, a successful independent book publishing and consulting company based in Durham, N.C. Trevy is also an author of the novels Round 'Bout Midnight and Time Will Tell. She is also the co-editor of two scholarly anthologies, Nature of a Sistuh: Black Women's Lived Experiences in Contemporary Culture and Building Diverse Communities: Applications of Communication Research. Trevy has also authored an inspirational anthology entitled How We Got Over: Testimonies of Faith, Hope and Courage. She has contributed to numerous other anthologies and publications, and she has also co-authored a reference book on starting your own publishing house called How to Win The Publishing Game. Through her experience starting and running her own publishing company, she learned her most valuable lesson -- if one is committed and steps out on faith to pursue their dream, then they will also beblessed with the resources to be able to carry out their dream. She simply states this lesson inthe form of a haiku: Commit to your dream And the desired resourcesAre provided now!

Workplace Peace Advocate Rahkal C. D. Shelton speaks to advocating for yourself to gain opportunities, creating your own positions, what it means to disrupt the workplace, strategies for upward mobility to acquire new skills and promotions, maintaining normalcy while working remotely during covid, and she drops the details about her weekly affirmations project! Rahkal is a Chicago native, HBCU alum, 3x published author, speaker, and inspiration enthusiast with over 12 years of corporate experience, including roles with CNN, Warner Media (formerly Turner Broadcasting System, Inc), WGN, iHeartMedia, and Fox Chicago News. Rahkal has a Master's degree in media communications and a BA in Radio/TV/Film. She is passionate about serving, inspiring, and help individuals find harmony and strategy to thrive in and out of the workplace. Her latest book Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working in Corporate has been featured on WGN, Huffington Post and Forbes. For more information on Rahkal's brand and initiatives, visit www.rahkalshelton.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkwomenhustle/support

Ong Kuo Sin graduated from Hwa Chong JC in 1993 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree (Radio-TV-Film) in UT Austin with a 3.8 GPA. Returning to Singapore in 1999, he became the assistant director for “School Days”／七彩学堂(Channel 8), which won the best sitcom of the year. The following year, he was offered to direct the second season of the sitcom and had since gained experience in a wide range of different genres. Being effectively bilingual and versatile, Kuo Sin’s various ventures include documentaries like “Life Stories” and “Lion Dances” (all Arts Central); travelogues like “Extreme Gourmet”, “Extreme Japan”, “Seoul Far Seoul Good” (all Mediacorp Channel 5) and “Spa Seekers” (Voom HD); variety programs like “Behind All Jobs”/美差事苦差事 (Channel 8) and dramedies like “The Sassy Neighbour” series, “Parental Guidance” and “Sayang Sayang” (all Mediacorp Channel 5). Dramatic pieces that Kuo Sin has directed includes “Chemistry” (Channel 5), “Perception” (Channel I) and “Our Rice House”／我们的饭店 (Channel 8). Kuo Sin has also directed the well-received tele-movie “The Promise”／向日葵的约定 for Channel U in 2009 and the 2010 Channel U blockbuster “Secret Garden”／秘密花园. In 2012, he directed Channel U’s highest rated drama, “JUMP!”/跳浪and completed his first feature film, “Judgment Day”/世界末日. The film was released in Singapore and Malaysia in 2013. In the same year, he helped produced Taiwanese comedian Kang Kang’s directorial debut “十萬夥急”and directed Channel U’s tent pole drama “Scrum!/衝鋒” and Channel 5’s “Spouse For House”. In 2014, Kuo Sin earned a nomination for “Best Local Director” in the Singapore E-Awards and “Spouse For House” won Best Comedy at the Asian Television Awards. In 2015, Kuo Sin wrote the viral hit song “Unbelievable” for “Spouse For House” and also serves as the Executive Producer for Channel 5’s 199- episode long form drama, “Tanglin.” By the end of the year, he shot and released the feature film “Mr. Unbelievable”. In 2016, he wrote the screenplay for Dick Lee’s debut film “Wonder Boy” and his third feature film, “One Head Light”/絕世情歌. In 2017, he completed principal photography for “One Head Light”/絕世情歌

This episode features Anna Fitzgerald, Queen Bee, Chief Creative Pollinator of the Heartbeat Hive. Anna Fitzgerald, The Muse Writers Center's Program Associate, holds a degree in Art Education and has taught art K-12 in multiple settings, including at an international school in Costa Rica. Her philosophy of teaching includes multiple intelligences and holistic approach to the student as a learner and member of the education ecosystem. She founded a music program at age 19 with two of her best friends in Tennessee that eventually became an arts & music nonprofit. It’s called Youth Empowerment through Arts & Humanities, YEAH, and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. This TN nonprofit serves youth ages 10-17 through summer camps both all girl, co-ed, and transgender inclusive. Instructors are community artists, musicians, and arts supporters. YEAH! is now 16 yrs old and funded by the TN arts Commission and companies such as Guitar Center, Fender, and Gibson. She holds a masters in Radio/TV/Film from the University of Texas at Austin, TX in Radio/TV Film. Her published research includes the history of concert posters and music subcultures. She has presented at the National Art Education Association conference, to many organizations, and enjoys contributing to her community wherever she may be as a volunteer and positive leader. Her professional experience includes 16 yrs of volunteer & nonprofit management, music publishing, vinyl production, and administrative support. She is originally from NC, plays the cello, and loves being in nature.This episode was edited by son, thank you for your patience while we learn the editing process. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (http://patreon.com/BaronessBree)

Josh Wilkinson has planned and executed over a thousand events in his career. He works events at the Austin Public Library’s gorgeous new downtown Central Library branch. Previously, he ran a business for over twenty years as a master of ceremonies for weddings, private events, and galas; he’s also hired, trained, and coached 15 entertainers in public speaking and customer relations skills. He got his bachelors from UT in Radio/TV/Film.

Overview The Stevens Group is pleased to present a new podcast series that salutes the masters of public relations and revels in their observations, insights and advice to PR professionals.  This new series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession.     About Our Guest Shelley Spector, Co-Founder of The Museum of Public Relations & President, Spector & Associates Named as one of the “most innovative” professionals in the field, Spector has produced award-winning campaigns for some of the world's top corporations, including AT&T, Bayer, ITT Corporation, Forest Laboratories, Harris Corporation, and Philips. Spector co-founded the firm in 1991. Within the first year of operation the firm was awarded the Gold Creativity in Public Relations Award for client Embassy Suites.  Since then, the firm has won more than 50 national awards for a variety of Fortune 100 companies. In June 2018, she was presented with the Phil Dorf award for leadership and mentorship at the PRSA New York Big Apple Awards. Prior to co-founding the firm, Spector worked in financial relations for Hill & Knowlton, RuderFinn and Lobsenz-Stevens. She also served as press director for the American Stock Exchange. In 1997, she co-founded the Museum of Public Relations, the world's first and only museum dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the history of the field. It is a 501(c)(3) educational institution, chartered by the New York State Department of Education. Spector serves as an adjunct professor for the graduate Corporate Communications graduate programs at both Baruch College and NYU. She is a frequent guest speaker at academic, industry and corporate events, talking on subjects ranging from “PR in History” to “The Diversity Imperative,” to “Developing Big Ideas.” She is author of “Public Relations for the Public Good” and co-editor of the upcoming book, “Diverse Voices: Profiles in Leadership,” with the PRSA Foundation. A graduate of the Journalism program at the University of Rhode Island, Spector earned an M.S. in Radio/TV/Film at the Newhouse School, Syracuse University.

Chris Warren / 112 Media Productions Chris Warren is a Los Angeles based Director of Photography. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Radio-TV-Film, with an emphasis on film production from California State University, Fullerton. Since graduating, he has established a budding career as a cinematographer, working on hundreds of different projects ranging from features to short […]

Hey there word nerds! Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Aileen Erin on the show. Aileen is half-Irish, half-Mexican, and 100% nerd. From Star Wars (prequels don’t count) to Star Trek, she has a severe fascination with the speculative and supernatural.  This fascination led her into writing, but after Twilight, Aileen was told that nobody wanted to read another vampire or werewolf story. She didn't agree and wrote one anyway. She proved her critics wrong as her independently published Alpha Girl series, has sold over 1.5 million copies. She earned a BS in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin, and went on to earn her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She has since founded an independent boutique publishing house Ink Monster. Aileen’s latest novel, Lunar Court, is the eighth installment of her USA Today bestselling series Alpha Girl, and is available now. So listen in as Aileen and I chat about this awesome fantasy series and how to successfully write and publish your books through indie publishing. In this episode Aileen and I discuss: Using reader input to help you decide what story to write next. How to change the point of view character throughout a series the right way. Planning your world organically. The series strategy in indie publishing, and why it works. Producing a book as an indie boutique publisher from beginning to end. Plus, Aileen’s #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/261

My guest today is Aileen Erin, author of YA Paranormal and Science Fiction. Aileen has a BS in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas. After working in commercial editing in Los Angeles for a few years, Aileen moved to writing novels. Since then, she's hit the USA Today Best-Selling list twice, has shifted nearly five […]

USA Today Bestselling author Aileen Erin is half-Irish, half-Mexican, and 100% nerd—from Star Wars (prequels don’t count) to Star Trek (TNG FTW), geeks out on Tolkien’s linguistics, and has a severe fascination with the supernatural. Aileen has a BS in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She lives with her husband and daughter in Los Angeles, and spends her days doing her favorite things: reading books, creating worlds, and kicking ass.How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s guest is Aileen Erin, who is half-Irish, half-Mexican, and 100% nerd—from Star Wars to Star Trek, she geeks out on Tolkien’s linguistics, and has a severe fascination with the supernatural. Aileen has a BS in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She lives with her husband and daughter in Los Angeles. Aileen joined me today to talk about maintain readers interest – and her own – while writing an eight book series. Also covered, how urban fantasy is dead… in traditional publishing. But a smart indie writer can make a decent living at it, the indie experience at BookCon, and how to market without big publisher push behind you.   Support the Podcast Read the Transcript   Links for Aileen: Website Twitter Instagram   Ad Links: Jagger Jones and the Mummy's Ankh by Malayna Evans We Rule The Night by Claire Eliza Bartlett

Aileen has a BS in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin. After working in commercial editing in Los Angeles for a few years and writing after hours, Aileen decided to leave the industry to dedicate more time to learning the craft. Since then, she's hit the USA Today Best-Selling list twice, and has moved nearly five hundred thousand books in her Alpha Girl series. In this interview, Ryan and Aileen discuss her unique angle on writing YA, why writing good books is not enough for success, her journey in doing an MFA, and much more. Find Aileen and her books at: http://inkmonster.net/authors/aerin Mentioned in the Show: Aileen's latest book: Off Planet Don't miss a thing by joining the VIP list: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/vip/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2  

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Celebrating Diversity to Live Your Life of Abundance!This is a special episode to celebrate diversity on this Martin Luther King day. I love seeing men working together for a common cause. We don't always think alike. And thats beautiful. That's where even better ideas are realized. Open your mind and your heart will follow. We have to be here together. We might as well enjoy it together. Meet our Feature GuestKevin P. Henry fell in love with journalism and communications in his teens, beginning his professional journey by interning at a local radio station and writing news and features for several Los Angeles publications. Today, Kevin is a successful and popular trainer, writer, and consultant based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Working with businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, Kevin is highly skilled at engaging people, facilitating communication, problem-solving, and delivering the desired impact and results. Kevin is also a “Diversity Coach” for The Diversity Community, an online platform where he facilitates training conference calls involving club members all over the world. For more information: http://yathatgame.com/the-diversity-community/ (http://yathatgame.com/the-diversity-community/) Kevin began his career as a journalist over 30 years ago in Los Angeles CA covering news and features for several publications. In the mid-1980s, Kevin worked as the Public Relations Director for the National Academy of Songwriters and as a freelance writer for CBS Records and Warner Bros. Records. After moving to Seattle in 1988, Kevin managed the Speakers Bureau for the University of Washington. In addition, he was the editor and primary writer for the publication Diversity News for several years. In 1994, Kevin began a 20-year tenure as the Diversity Program Coordinator for the City of Bellevue in Washington State. It was there that he trained adults and youth in a variety of settings, coordinated workshops, cultural events, produced radio and TV programs, and worked as a liaison between the community and Bellevue City Hall. For seven years, Kevin also hosted the local radio program, Voices of Diversity, on KBCS-FM 91.3 and hosted the TV show of the same name for Bellevue Television. In addition to being a keynote speaker, Kevin was also a popular guest on local radio and TV programs, often diving into discussions about the value of diversity, effective community engagement, and communication strategies for organizations and businesses. During that time, Kevin also worked as a consultant for several nonprofits, which involved facilitating workshops, moderating panel discussions, and hosting seminars. Kevin is adept at training diverse audiences on a wide variety of topics, including diversity, health and wellness, effective communication, and customer service. “I relish the opportunities to use my skills in a variety of settings and to work with diverse groups of people,” Kevin says. Partial Client List Child & Family Service (Hawaii) Bridget Townsend Real Estate (Hawaii) Bellevue College Mayor’s Office - City of Seattle Forterra Center for Multi-Cultural Health Kevin received his Bachelor of Arts in Radio/TV/Film from California State University, Northridge. Connect with our Feature Guest https://www.kevinphenry.com/ (KevinHenry.com) http://yathatgame.com/the-diversity-community/ (http://yathatgame.com/the-diversity-community/) https://www.facebook.com/kevin.henry.9655 (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/groups/ytgtdc/ (Facebook Diversity Community) Wally's Take Away:Diversity is what truly makes the world a much better place for everyone. When all bring our different experiences together, we are all better people for it. Take action on the steps Kevin mentioned. I also suggest you go listen to my conversation with Christian Picciolini in episode https://menofabundance.com/144/ (144, Finding Life After Hate). Of course I also invite you to join our https://menofabundance.com/members/... Support this podcast

How does one learn to be a good father? Why does fatherhood seem to be at odds with the image of Black masculinity? Pops explores and reveals answers to these and other questions concerning parenting. In early 2015, Garland McLaurin found out that he was going to be a father. Three months into the pregnancy, his partner miscarried. he immediately realized he was totally unprepared. Scared about His abilities to be a good parent, Garland began to contemplate what fatherhood looked like for Black men. He thought about friends and the general narrative surrounding Black fathers. The goal of Pops is to contribute to the national conversation around fatherhood from the viewpoint of Black fathers. In light of recent societal events and conversations concerning African American men, Garland wants his project to inform and inspire a broader online media audience using entertaining and engaging storytelling. Garland has become a father and at the same time he is am faced with the possibility of losing my own father. The many questions around fatherhood that led me to tell this story still exists, but with Pops he am able to look at the experiences of these fathers and navigate my own parental journey. POPS is a web series about three African American men facing the toughest challenge of their lives, becoming good fathers. The universal themes of responsibility, nurturing, and love are individually explored by these fathers. They differ in personalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and struggles, but share the collective experience of fatherhood. Their stories serve to reflect the reality of black fathers in America, a role rarely portrayed in the media. Garland McLaurin is a Peabody-Award winning filmmaker; his love for storytelling comes from its power to artistically explore the complex and conflicting social and psychological layers of people and society. His current project POPS, is a web-series exploring fatherhood for African American men funded by ITVS Digital and National Black Programming Consortium. He co-directed/produced the Peabody winning documentary series, 180 Days A Year Inside An American High School and Hartsville that aired on PBS. He served as co-cinematographer on Wes Moore's Coming Back documentary series, highlighting veterans, and for award-winning documentary filmmaker Yoruba Richen's The New Black, which explores the fight for marriage equality in the African American community. His other professional credits include: field producing on CNN's Black in America 4, producer/shooter for WAMU 88.5 American University, BET's special Homecoming: The Killing of DJ Henry. Additional past digital media work includes work for Black Public Media, Time.com, NY Times video division and video editing at the National Geographic digital news division. He holds a BA in Radio-TV-Film from Howard University and an MFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts graduate film school. During our conversation, Mr. McLaurin talked about: – Some of his background (Black and Korean), growing up in Oklahoma and living in different places – What values did his parents instill in him when he was growing up – Where did his interest in film and media start – His experience going to Howard and New York University's film schools – Some of the highlights of his career before POPS – The story behind POPS – The process of choosing the fathers featured in POPS – Some stories during the series – What did POPS show him about Black fatherhood – Some of the people that helped make POPS a reality – How did the collaboration with the Corporation of Public Broadcasting happen – Some special moments during the filming of POPS – What did POPS teach Garland about himself – What he would like POPS legacy to be – How is he enjoying being a first time father You can find out more about POPS via: Website Facebook Instagram You can watch POPS at: POPS – The Stories Indie Lens Storycast YouTube page Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR- Garland McLaurin. Garland McLaurin is a Peabody-Award winning filmmaker; his love for storytelling comes from its power to artistically explore the complex and conflicting social and psychological layers of people and society. His web series POPS explores fatherhood for African American men and was funded by ITVS Digital and National Black Programming Consortium. He co-directed/produced the Peabody-winning documentary series, 180 Days a Year Inside an American High School and Hartsville that aired on PBS. He served as co-cinematographer on Wes Moore’s Coming Back documentary series, highlighting veterans, and for award-winning documentary filmmaker Yoruba Richen's The New Black (Independent Lens), which explores the fight for marriage equality in the African American community. His other professional credits include field producing on CNN’s Black in America 4, producer/shooter for WAMU 88.5 American University/BET’s special Homecoming: The Killing of DJ Henry. Additional past digital media work includes work for Black Public Media, Time.com, NY Times video division and video editing at the National Geographic digital news division. He holds a BA in Radio-TV-Film from Howard University and an MFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts graduate film school. The Film Pops Three stories of African American men from different socio-economic backgrounds and regions engaged in the beautiful struggle of fatherhood. Pops is a documentary web series about African American men facing the toughest challenge of their lives: becoming good fathers. Pops addresses the reality and challenges of 21st-century parenthood for African American fathers. The media narrative of the deadbeat black father is generally accepted as a fact of life for African American children. Buried beneath these assumptions are the facts of black fatherhood that dispel some of those stereotypes. The web series follows the parenting experiences of Shaka Senghor, LaGuardia Cross, and the Stroman-Iniss family during the course of a year. Each father explores the universal themes of responsibility, nurturing and love. They differ in personalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and struggles but share the collective experience of fatherhood. Their stories serve to reflect the reality of black fathers in America. Shot in verité documentary style rich with raw, intimate moments, each character reveals what fatherhood looks like in their world. CREDITS: CHRIS AND SHELTON Chris and Shelton Stroman-Inniss, are a same-sex couple who were on the forefront of fighting for marriage equality in Georgia. We follow them as they navigate the world of adoption and parenting as a gay couple by building a support community. Chris and Shelton also explore fractured relationships with their own fathers as they cultivate a relationship between their son Jonathan and his birth mother. Follow Chris and Shelton on social media! Facebook: @shelton.stroman @cinniss Instagram: @sls287 LA GUARDIA CROSS JR. La Guardia Cross Jr., is an online sensation. His YouTube show “New Fatherhood Chronicles” is a fast-growing and influential social network with thousands of followers and millions of views. POPS follows La Guardia as he grapples with the reality of being a new father to his newborn Amalah and a supportive husband to his wife Leah. La Guardia learns to balance his burgeoning career with his family responsibilities through trial and error. Follow La Guardia at http://www.laguardiacross.com/ and on social media! Facebook: @iamlaguardiacross Twitter & Instagram: @laguardiacross SHAKA SENGHOR Shaka Senghor is the New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Writing My Wrongs", a gripping memoir about seeking redemption after serving 19 years in prison. POPS follows Shaka as he gains national recognition for his activism and writing, all the while actively co-parenting his 3-year-old son Sekou Senghor with partner Ebony Roberts. Follow Shaka Senghor on social media! Facebook: @shaka.senghor Twitter & Instagram: @ShakaSenghor Filmmaker: Garland McLaurin is a Peabody-Award winning filmmaker. His latest project POPS is a web-series exploring fatherhood for African American men and funded by ITVS Digital and National Black Programming Consortium. He co-directed/produced the Peabody winning documentary series, “180 Days A Year Inside An American High School" and "Hartsville” that aired on PBS. He holds a BA in Radio-TV-Film from Howard University and an MFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts graduate film school. http://www.garlandmclaurin.com #BLACKDADJOY #POPSLIFE SPREAD THE WORD: Help spread the word about POPS! Use the suggested messages and images below. Use #POPSLIFE #BLACKDADJOY or tag @PopsWebseries. Pops site: http://pops.life/ ITVS: https://itvs.org/films/pops Black Public Media: https://blackpublicmedia.org/pops THIRTEEN: http://www.thirteen.org/ Thank You for checking out Hollywood Breakthrough Show | Follow us on Twitter @TheBreakThur This podcast main purpose is to serve up positive information without shade. There are thousands of great Films & TV shows with, Staff Writers, Editors, Cinematographer, Actors, Set Designers, and Make-up Artist just to name a few.  Join us at Hollywood Breakthrough Show, as we interview some of the most talented people in the business, which names you may, or may not know! But you have seen their work! Whether they're well- established veterans of the business, or current up and comers, these are the people who are making a living in Hollywood. Screenwriters, directors, producers and entertainment industry professionals share inside perspective on writing, filmmaking, breaking into Hollywood and navigating SHOW BUSINESS, along with stories of their journey to success!      HELP SPREAD THE WORD PLEASE! SCREENWRITERS, DIRECTORS, AUTHORS, we would love to help spread the word about your Film, Book, Crowdfunding, etc., Contact us! (EMAIL: Info@hollywoodbreakthrough.com ) See Videos of all interviews at http://www.hollywoodbreakthrough.com Please subscribe to iTunes and write us a review! Follow us on  Social Media Sites |  Twitter @TheBreakThur|  Facebook: facebook.com/HollywoodBreakthroughPodcast Subscribe! Or, Please contact us for Interviews or Sponsorship of an episode!  Hollywood Breakthrough Show Website (EMAIL: Info@hollywoodbreakthrough.com )     Hollywood Hero Agent Fenix Hill  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hollywood-hero-agent-fenix-hill/id884073171?mt=8   Scottie The Baby Dino https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scottie-the-baby-dino/id872904259?mt=8    Filmmaker: Garland McLaurin - Pops Documentary Film  Shaka Senghor:  La Guardia Cross Jr: Chris and Shelton Stroman-Inniss:    

Owen Shiflett, (BS, Radio-TV-Film), VP, Development for Sundance Now and Shudder at AMC Networks When: Thursday, April 27 - 3:30-4:45 p.m. Where: Belo Center for New Media (BMC) 5.208 (Seating is first come, first served.) Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Owen Shiflett’s career trajectory from his time as a student in RTF at UT-Austin, as well as his experience developing and producing television shows, and managing a streaming platform for AMC. Department of Radio Television and Film, Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin Host: Alisa Perren Producer: Kyle Wrather

Jessica Chou (MFA, Screenwriting), TV writer, CW's No Tomorrow Britta Lundin (MFA, Production), TV writer, CW’s Riverdale When: Thursday, March 30 - 3:30-4:45 p.m. Where: Belo Center for New Media (BMC) 5.208 (Seating is first come, first served.) Chou and Lundin will discuss their career trajectories from the time they received their degrees in the Department of Radio-TV-Film at UT-Austin up to their current employment as writers on prime-time television series. They will also share their thoughts on the current state of the media industries and offer advice to students hoping to pursue careers in television. Host: Cindy McCreery Producer: Kyle Wrather

BIO Craig Leener got his start in organized basketball at the age of 9 in a Southern California YMCA youth league. He later secured a roster spot on the varsity squad at Van Nuys High School, where he was considered to be the 13th-best basketball player on a team of 13 players. Craig earned a bachelorâ??s degree in Radio/TV/Film from California State University, Northridge. While at CSUN, he served as a board op at campus radio station KCSN 88.5 FM, engineering live broadcasts of menâ??s basketball games. Today he sits on the board of directors of CSUNâ??s Journalism Alumni Association, where he mentors student journalists. Craig worked in human resources management within the entertainment industry for many years before landing his dream job as a sports journalist at The Signalnewspaper in Santa Clarita, California. One summer, while working as a staff writer for The Signal, he traveled to every Major League Baseball stadium with his son, Zachary, delivering a series of articles from the road on fathers and sons and baseball. Craig lives in the suburbs of Los Angeles with his wife, Andrea, and their two mischievous but well-meaning dogs, Sophie and Beau. Craig purports to be an 87-percent free-throw shooter on his backyard home court, a claim that has never been independently verified. He is a passionate, lifelong opponent of the instant replay in sports. â??This Was Never About Basketballâ?? is Craigâ??s debut novel. BOOK SUMMARY Seventeen-year-old high school basketball star Ezekiel â??Zekeâ?? Archer has it all: a sweet jump shot, a full-ride scholarship to a Midwestern basketball powerhouse, and the brightest future. But when Zekeâ??s temper gets the better of him in the city championship, he is expelled from school, has to forfeit his scholarship, and is left to ponder his once-hopeful future. While finishing his final high school days in the California educational systemâ??s version of purgatory, Zeke makes a stunning discovery. With the help of a young autistic classmate Zeke befriends, he learns that the mysterious 7th Dimension, which brought basketball to Earth more than a century ago, has decided to take the game away for good â?? all because of the ugly event Zeke set into motion in his final game! As he embarks on the ultimate cross-country road trip to save basketball, Zeke must confront his unsettled past â?? including a father heâ??s not heard from in years and a brother fighting in a war half a world away â?? in order to set his life on the right path and rescue the game he loves.

A Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Health Coach, Charlie Jordan Brookins has been passionate about health and fitness since the age of 13 – when she became consumed with dance and how nutrition and fitness impacted her body. Since that "awakening," Charlie has been a student, teacher and "passionista" of all things related to the field of whole body health. A native Chicagoan and graduate of Northwestern University (B.S. – Radio-TV-Film) and U.C.L.A.’s Anderson Graduate School of Management (M.B.A.), Charlie also sowed seeds in Hollywood – directing two feature films, and serving in various executive capacities in Marketing, Development and Original Programming. Charlie also served on the dance ministry leadership team of her home church, Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, CA for over a decade. A proud wife and mother of two sons, Charlie is on a spirit led mission to bring her multi-faceted expertise, creativity and passion to take the weight off of weight loss and ignite the power of transformational change in the lives of those she touches

Maggie Linton has been in broadcasting for 42-years.  She was born and raised in Kansas.  She attended the University of Kansas where she majored in Radio-TV-Film.  Maggie began her career in 1972 as a Sports Anchor for the KU Sports Network at KANU-FM in Lawrence, KS.  In 1974 she became Community Affairs Director and weekend Sports Anchor for KAKE-TV in Wichita, KS.  As the first woman Sports Anchor on TV in Wichita, KS she repeated this honor in St. Louis, MO at KPLR-TV and again in Washington, DC at WTTG-TV. Maggie was a Sports Anchor and feature reporter for XM Satellite Radio USA Today News Channel.  She was also a producer for the Major League Baseball Channel, Associate Producer for the 2006 Grammy Awards, and Host of Red Cross Radio which aided the government, Red Cross and victims of Hurricane Katrina.  From 2006 - 2013 Maggie was Program Director of Sirius XM Book Radio.  At present she is Host and Executive Producer of The Maggie Linton Show, a two hour weekday talk show on Sirius XM Urban View Channel 126. Guests include New York Times bestselling authors, plus stars of sports, entertainment and politics.

Victoria Park was born and raised in the great city of Chicago, and can be currently seen on MTV’s Sweet/Vicious. She is best known for her leading role as Hayley in feature film “Everything Before Us”, her recurring role as head cheerleader Aubrey on ABC Family’s “Bunheads”, as well as her work on “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Revenge”, “Cavemen”, and with Wong Fu Productions. She graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Radio/TV/Film, and has trained with Anthony Meindl, Margie Haber, Playhouse West, & Upright Citizens Brigade. Victoria is also half of YouTube sketch comedy duo “2 Azn Grlz”, and loves denim, her cats, and really bad puns. Victoria used to be self conscious since she was living life to make others happy. She was always afraid of what other people may think of her. When she knew that to live life better is to live to be herself, that is when she was able to break free from what people thought of her. Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Victoria's episode, Victoria's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Todd Nienkerk, (BS, Radio-TV-Film) and Aaron Staunsh (BS, Advertising) are partners with the Austin, Texas-based web design and publishing company Four Kitchens. Their company has produced websites and interactive online spaces for a wide variety of companies in and around the media industry including Entertainment Weekly, NBC, and TWiT.tv. The event took place at the University of Texas at Austin on November 30, 2015. Host: Alisa Perren Producer/Editor: Kyle Wrather

Jared Hoffman (BS, Radio-TV-Film) is the President of Generate, an online content and talent management company. He worked for years as an agent for CAA and the SVP of Video Programming for Defy Media. Hoffman spoke at the University of Texas at Austin on November 23, 2016 Host: Alisa Perren Producer and Editor: Kyle Wrather

Topics of discussion during this Q&A session included Christopher Lockhart’s career working as a story editor with A-list talent and his insights on screenwriting from his role in reviewing thousands of scripts at a talent agency. Julie Richardson will focus on how she found the screenplay for Collateral and ended up getting it made. Chris and Julie have also collaborated as producers on several projects; they will discuss this process and address alternative ways of getting films made outside the traditional Hollywood model. Recorded at the University of Texas at Austin as a production of the Department of Radio-TV-Film and the Moody College of Communication. For more information visit: rtf.utexas.edu/mic

Jesse Interviews Tom Roberts - a speaker that focuses on Mental Illness Stigmas and his journey through his own Bi-Polar disorder.  Tom received a M.A. in Radio-TV-Film, was a Ph.D cadidate in Theatre Arts, worked as a TV News Co-Anchor and Radio News Director, served as an Associate Professor of Broadcasting, was a Technical Writer as well as instructed in Technical Writing, worked as a professional Actor (Screen Actors Guild) and was a Voice-Over Artist.  He eventually experienced Cognitive Impairment as a result of Bi-Polar Disorder leaving him unable to work in his trained industry.  Tom now speaks to groups about this disorder in hopes of keeping people from suicide due to being afraid of the stigma of their disorder; as happened with his brother and sister.  We will be discussing the importance of handling stigmas and facing disorders.  You can learn more about Tom's work at:  www.tomspeaksout.com   Website:  www.jesseannnicholsgeorge1.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/jesseann.nicholsgeorge Clare Hedin:  www.clarehedin.com Shimshai:  www.shimshai.com

K1971 PODCAST - DJ T-1000 aka Alan Oldham Alan Oldham has been called "Detroit Techno's Renaissance Man" (Musik, UK).A lifelong cartoonist and graphic designer, a young Oldham published his own comic book "Johnny Gambit" in 1987 to local notoriety. Hired that same year by his childhood friend Derrick May to illustrate several memorable pieces for the new Transmat label, this led to Oldham's first involvement in the fledgling techno scene. Besides his art and writing, 1987 also saw Oldham's radio debut on Detroit's WDET-FM with the long-running 'Fast Forward' program. Originally meant to be a free-form rock, jazz and fusion show, Oldham's passion for both local and international electronic music gradually took centerstage until it finally became the only radio program in Detroit to feature techno and house music exclusively. The early cassette, reel-to reel and four-track material of such (now) well-known international artists as Underground Resistance, Carl Craig, Kenny Larkin, Octave One, Anthony Shakir, and Richie Hawtin made its on-air debut here, as well as being the first and only show to break international acts like Moby, Joey Beltram, 808 State, LFO, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, and others in Detroit. In 1988, Oldham graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Radio-TV-Film. In 1990, having finally produced his own EP at a friend's studio, Oldham sold the project to a small Dutch label whose fax number he found in the record bins of Recordtime. His pseudonym for the four-track project was Signal to Noise Ratio released by the small Dutch label, DJAX Records. After the release of the EP, label boss Saskia "Miss DJAX" Slegers hired Oldham to create the graphic identity of DJAX-UP-BEATS. Ten years on, DJAX dominates the Dutch techno scene and Oldham's trademark visual style still defines the label. In 1992, Jeff Mills left Underground Resistance to become a solo act. "Mad" Mike Banks, needing an immediate replacement DJ for a month-long Austrailian live tour, tapped Oldham for the job. Without rehearsals, Oldham took the leap of faith that changed his life. Jump start into infamy. Leaving his increasingly-thankless WDET airshift behind forever and adopting the onstage personal of DJ T-1000 (taken from the shape-shifting liquid metal cyborg in "T2"), Oldham began rocking decks for UR and never looked back, setting the stage for subsequent UR "assault DJs"Rolando and James Pennington. Upon returning from UR's triumphant Austrailian tour, Banks again tapped Oldham's many talents, this time asking him to create a label to be distributed by a new company that Banks was organizing, a distributorship that would within a few years come to dominate the Detroit landscape: Submerge. Oldham agreed and his second and most successful attempt at a label, (the first was the disasterous Technika records 1989) would be called Generator. It was also during this time that Oldham once again became prolific, artwise. A fully-painted "Danger Girl" comic strip in Muzik UK and the album cover for Astralwerks "Beyond The Third Wave" (ASW6170) compilation marked 1995, as well as his debut retrospective at Detroit's Cement Space Gallery and a new "Miss DJAX" comic. With his solo career in full swing, however, it was time for his music to follow suit. Oldham established the Pure Sonik label in 1996 with the double-barreled, double-vinyl statement of intent "Pure Sonik Manifesto" (PURE1). This move garnered his first cover story in Magic Feet (UK), and a music video that aired on MTV UK's "Party Zone". Three years later, the label continues to feature Oldham's production talents as DJ T-1000, the best moments of which can be found on the CD/2x12", "A Pure Sonik Evening" (PURE10) . In 1998, Oldham began an alliance with legendary German techno label, Tresor when their label manager vacationing in Detroit, was blown away be his demo tracks. Signing him on the spot, the first product of that transatlantic union was "Jetset Lovelife EP" (Tresor87) and his debut performance at the Tresor club in Berlin. In between a solid year's worth of DJ dates both in the US and abroad, the release of his first-ever mix CD "Live Sabotage" (BML/X-Sight 6386), and many personal changes at home, Oldham delivered his debut album "Progress" (Tresor128). It was released in Europe in October 1999 and a world tour quickly launched, capped by an epic, four-and-a-half hour set at the Tresor Club, broadcast live over the internet. "Progress" was bracketed by the dual release of "Codes And Structures Vol 1" (PURE11) and "Vol 2" (PURE12) on his own Pure Sonik label. As the new millenium began, Oldham produced a second mix CD "The Last DJ On Earth" (PURE14) , launched 2 websites (both for label and his art), participated in DEMF 2003, released of another album "Neutra" (PURE17CD), and a return to artwork. After over a decade in the music business, DJ T-1000's job of World Sonik Domination is never done. Oldham in 2006 started his first-ever, low-tempo/experimental, CD-only label, "xfive." and presented its first release, "The Art of Transformation" (X5001CD) inspired by his art gallery openings in France, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Germany. Another "Art of Transformation" CD released in January 2008. In 2009, Oldham released an all new Johnny Gambit comic with accompanying original soundtrack with 2nd installment and soundtrack finished in March 2013, awaiting release.2012 saw the rise of the moniker, Detroitrocketscience (first appeared on xfive), and debut of label of same name with the release of a series of 10" records in 2012/2013.

Tim Gillette is known as Americas Rockstar Coach.  He shows people how to live their dreams.  With Tims Rock 'n' Roll Keys to success program and events, its about you standing out as the leader in your business. Each week this radio show brings you another outside the box success story. Join us this week with our special guest: Ricky Powell is a Southern California native and grew up as a child actor working with some of Hollywood’s biggest legends.   After graduating from College with a degree in Radio-TV-Film, he began his second career behind the camera and has worked at NBC in Burbank for the past 22 years where he continues to prep virtually every show that airs on the network as their Program Operations Manager.   Although Ricky has devoted his entire life to the entertainment industry, several years ago he became passionate about the subject of happiness in an effort to help a particular colleague.   He launched a website called, LifelongHappiness.com, wrote and published his first book in 2012 entitled, Happiness Rocks: A Powerful Blueprint to Master the Art of Lifelong Happiness and is about to launch a 12 month success program he calls, Ricky Powell’s Love Your Life System. (Making Happy the New Normal!)   Ricky was President of Imagination @ NBC Universal Toastmasters for 3 years and served as an area governor for his district. He is a qualified speaker for the Golden Gavel Speakers Bureau and is also a member of the newly formed Habitat for Humanity Speakers Bureau.   Aside from his career at NBC, Ricky is an author, speaker, coach and consultant for both individuals who want to experience happiness on a daily basis and for companies who want to improve their bottom line with employees who are engaged, productive and thrilled to be on the job.

Live Chat Vetran Reggae Artist Susan Cadogan and The beaufiful Starlet Chyna Nicole  Susan Cadogan is the daughter of singer Lola Cadogan, who released several 78rpm singles of devotional music during the 1950s.She spent several years of her childhood in Belize, She trained and qualified as a librarian,  Her talents as a singer led to her recording her first single, "Love My Life" for Jamaican Broadcasting DJ Jerry Lewis, Lee "Scratch" Perry was in the recording studio at the time, and was impressed by Cadogan's voice enough to record an album's worth of material with her, also renaming her Susan.One of her first recordings for Perry, a cover of Millie Jackson's soul hit, "Hurt So Good" Singer/songwriter Chyna Nicole (Tania Nicole Williams) was born in New York City to proud Jamaican parents from Kingston's Waterhouse, Carl and Yvonne Williams.  At the tender age of 5, Nicole read the the back of Michael Jackson's albums, and began her song writing techniques.  Additionally, the rich musical culture of Waterhouse, was instilled in her by her father, who was the first apprentice to the legendary U-Roy. He was an artist himself who had recorded for producers Joe Gibbs and Duke Reid. Her mom Yvonne was once a member of Reggae's first Grammy winner, Black Uhuru,Her first release was in 1994 “Love Me Tenderly” performed with LukIe D under her father's Jamaican label, Little C. This record was released under the name Nicole Williams, however, after that she decided to rename her artist name to Chyna Nicole for future releases.  Upon graduating from Howard University majoring in Radio/TV/Film and working for various media arenas including Showtime Networks, WNET, VP Records, and Westwood One Radio, she relocated to  Jamaica to record an album with her father.  

Host & Fitness Expert Diana Tyler is a certified personal trainer through the Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas, as well as a Level 1 CrossFit and Olympic Lifting coach.  She earned her B.S. in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin in 2009 and is also the author of two women's fitness books: Miss University: A Girl's Guide to Fitness, Beauty, and Confidence  and Fit for Faith: A Christian Woman's Guide to Total Fitness (check out her website www.fit4faith.com to learn more!) & was 31 years-old and weighed nearly 300 pounds when she met John Montague, a CrossFit coach accustomed to working with already-fit individuals. Each of them found themselves faced with a daunting challenge: to Erica win her health –and life—back…for good.   Desperate for a change and willing to do anything to achieve it, Erica committed herself to CrossFit classes with John who eagerly tailored each workout and their various exercises to match her abilities. One year later, after much sweat, tears, even vomit, Erica has droppe