Podcasts about Representation

The episode explores the importance of mentorship in the black community and the impact it has on individual success, economic community, and strategic ownership. It emphasizes the role of mentorship in showing up for the next generation and the accountability and consistency required in mentorship relationships.TakeawaysMentorship is a critical missing piece in the black community ecosystem.Consistent, accountable, and authentic mentorship has a significant impact on individual success and community development.Chapters00:00 The Power of Mentorship03:00 The Consequences of Mentorship Disparity04:43 The Economic Dimension of Mentorship06:27 Demystifying Mentorship07:55 The Role of Representation in Mentorship08:24 Mentorship and Accountability11:32 Showing Up for the Next Generation

This week, Corrine Malcolm is joined by Sabrina Pace-Humphreys to talk about two kinds of endurance: returning to UTMB after a heartbreaking race, and continuing the long-term work of making trail running a more inclusive sport.They talk about what Sabrina learned from last year's UTMB, why she's coming back, and how her work with Black Trail Runners has shaped the way she thinks about belonging, representation, and responsibility. It's a thoughtful conversation about resilience, community, and what happens when an athlete who spends so much time creating space for others asks what she wants for herself.Sabrina's Website: https://sabrinapacehumphreys.com/Sabrina's book: Start Where You Are (The Beginner's 5k Running Guide for Women)Follow Us:FeistyFest Details and Registration: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Women's Mechanic Camp in Tucson: https://livefeisty.com/events/bike-mechanic-school-tucson/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/@feisty_media@trail.societySupport our Partners:Use the code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://www.tifosioptics.comProBio: Use code Trail20 for 20%-off orders (30%-off + free shipping w/ subscriptions) at https://www.probionutrition.com/rabbit: Visit https://www.runinrabbit.com/ use code: SUMMERTRAIL for 10% off.

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Anne Taylor, the public defender appointed to represent Bryan Kohberger, had previously represented both the father and stepmother of victim Madison Mogen in unrelated criminal cases. Court records showed that Taylor had served as counsel for Madison's father, Benjamin Mogen, in a 2020 case involving two misdemeanor drug charges. Mogen ultimately pleaded guilty to one charge as part of an agreement with prosecutors and was sentenced to 90 days in jail. Taylor had also been part of the defense team for Madison's stepmother, Korie Hatrock, after Hatrock was charged with one misdemeanor and two felony drug offenses. Hatrock later pleaded guilty to one felony count, and the case had been closed by the time Kohberger was arrested.The revelation added to early concerns about potential conflicts surrounding Taylor's appointment because she had also been actively representing Cara Northington, the mother of victim Xana Kernodle, when she first appeared in court with Kohberger. Taylor withdrew from Northington's case and reassigned it to another attorney shortly after taking on Kohberger's defense. The prior representation of Madison Mogen's father and stepmother did not automatically establish a legal conflict, particularly because those cases had been closed, but it underscored how interconnected the local public-defender system was with people tied to the victims. At the time, Taylor was one of the relatively few Idaho public defenders qualified to handle a capital case, which helped explain why she was appointed despite those prior professional relationships.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Founder, Samantha Ong founded Joeydolls because she could not find dolls that reflected her daughter's culture. With attention to detail to skin tones, authentic culturally represented clothing, and names, dolls have skyrocketed in popularity. Signature dolls showcase Korean, Chinese, Cambodian, and Vietnamese culture.  Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with Samantha about starting a toy company with no experience and how this mission-driven company has brought joy to her family and many others. The dolls will soon have books that accompany them!  

Laura Runnels knew from a young age that solo motherhood was a path she was willing to take. What she couldn't have known was exactly how that path would unfold, from exploring known donation to ultimately using a sperm bank, conceiving at home, and later deciding whether to grow her family again.In this episode, Laura and I talk about her path to becoming a solo mom to two donor-conceived children, including some of the less conventional routes she explored along the way and the questions that came up when she began considering a second child.We also dig into the work Laura is doing now in the donor conception community. Through the Donor Conception Journal Club, she makes peer-reviewed donor conception research more accessible while encouraging readers to think critically about what the research can and cannot tell us. And as a co-founder of Parts of Me, she is working to expand the range of donor-conceived experiences represented in books, media, arts, and culture.In this episode, we discuss:Laura's early certainty that she wanted to become a mother, even if she did it on her ownHer experience searching for a known donor, including using dating apps specifically for that purposeHer eventual decision to use a sperm bank and her experience conceiving through at-home inseminationHow she thought about finances, capacity, family size, and the possibility of having a second or third childWhy donor conception research can be difficult for the average person to access and interpret, and how the Donor Conception Journal Club is helping bridge that gapThe importance of seeing a much wider range of donor-conceived experiences represented in books, movies, and culture through Parts of MeResources Mentioned:Donor Conception Journal Club: www.dcjournalclub.comParts of Me: partsofme.orgThe Ones We Choose by Julie ClarkConnect with Laura:On Instagram: @laurarunnelsOn LinkedIn: Laura RunnelsYour Next Steps:Sign Up for one of our upcoming groups at https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/community-groupsConnect with Katie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/single_greatest_choiceBecome part of the SGC community and stay up to date by joining our newsletter. You can sign up HERE at the bottom of the page

Jesse Malinowski sits down with Tucker from DGRW Talent in New York for one of the most direct conversations about agent-client dynamics we have had on Get Scene Unscripted -- including why Tucker says no representation is better than bad representation and how actors should actually think about costar versus guest star strategy. From his early casting days at Terry Rubin's office to landing his agent role by telling the interviewers he did not want to be an agent, Tucker pulls back the curtain on exactly how a boutique New York agency decides who gets signed and what they are actually doing for you once you are on their roster.Join Our Newsletter:https://getscenestudios.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7660af20fdb3c04d6b6516591&id=eecb804958Join our Patreon!⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/GetScenePod⁠Get Your Ticket For Our Virtual Summit!https://www.getscenestudios.com/virtual-actors-summit

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Angeletha Long. A 24-year Army veteran turned travel entrepreneur:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Angeletha Long. A 24-year Army veteran turned travel entrepreneur:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Angeletha Long. A 24-year Army veteran turned travel entrepreneur:

How can we increase autism representation in the media? In this clip, Dr. Kerry Magro talks about how autism has been portrayed in the media over the last few decades, as well as about his work as an entertainment consultant on the films Jane Wants a Boyfriend and Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, and on the HBO series Mrs. Fletcher. Kerry is the author of Defining Autism From The Heart, Autism and Falling in Love, I Will Light It Up Blue, and Autistics on Autism: Stories You Need to Hear About What Helped Them While Growing Up and Pursuing Their Dreams. He also contributed to College for Students with Disabilities: We Do Belong (featuring other prominent advocates such as Temple Grandin and Stephen M. Shore), presented a TEDx talk titled “What happens to children with autism when they become adults?”, and currently blogs for several organizations, including Autism Speaks and The Mighty.  His non-profit organization, KFM Making a Difference, aims to break down barriers for people with special needs by granting college scholarships to adults with autism. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you're a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there's something here for you! This conversation with Kerry Magro was originally released on March 18, 2021. Would you like to hear Kerry's tips for autistic individuals and their families preparing for adulthood? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.  Autism Representation in the Media, with Dr. Kerry Magro | TBT Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism.

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with writer and researcher, Jehnie I. Burns about her book, Mixtape Nostalgia: Culture, Memory, and Representation (Lexington, 2023). This conversation builds on earlier ones on music and technology, especially our earlier episode with Anthony Kwame Harrison about the ethnography of hiphop. Vinsel and Burns chat about the rise of mixtape culture, how it played out in different subcultures, and how it was wrapped up in and transformed by technological change. We also announce some big news at the beginning of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with writer and researcher, Jehnie I. Burns about her book, Mixtape Nostalgia: Culture, Memory, and Representation (Lexington, 2023). This conversation builds on earlier ones on music and technology, especially our earlier episode with Anthony Kwame Harrison about the ethnography of hiphop. Vinsel and Burns chat about the rise of mixtape culture, how it played out in different subcultures, and how it was wrapped up in and transformed by technological change. We also announce some big news at the beginning of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with writer and researcher, Jehnie I. Burns about her book, Mixtape Nostalgia: Culture, Memory, and Representation (Lexington, 2023). This conversation builds on earlier ones on music and technology, especially our earlier episode with Anthony Kwame Harrison about the ethnography of hiphop. Vinsel and Burns chat about the rise of mixtape culture, how it played out in different subcultures, and how it was wrapped up in and transformed by technological change. We also announce some big news at the beginning of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with writer and researcher, Jehnie I. Burns about her book, Mixtape Nostalgia: Culture, Memory, and Representation (Lexington, 2023). This conversation builds on earlier ones on music and technology, especially our earlier episode with Anthony Kwame Harrison about the ethnography of hiphop. Vinsel and Burns chat about the rise of mixtape culture, how it played out in different subcultures, and how it was wrapped up in and transformed by technological change. We also announce some big news at the beginning of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

Kylee Ingram: Decision Science, Cognitive Diversity, and the Ingredients for Better Leadership Decisions Guest: Kylee Ingram, Co Founder of Wizer Host: Julie Riga In This Episode: Kylee's journey from television producer to co founder of Wizer, a company built on decision science and organizational intelligence How an interactive kids app, a Cannes nomination, and time in a Boulder, Colorado tech accelerator led Kylee into the world of crowd science The research behind Wizer, drawn from Doctor Juliet Bourke's work at Deloitte and mathematician Scott Page at the University of Michigan The six ways people approach a decision, and why every person has a primary and secondary decision making style Why outward diversity matters, drawn from jury studies showing homogenized groups make weaker, less self aware decisions The Boeing and NASA examples, and what happens when experienced voices are sidelined for cost or convenience The three biases every decision room must account for, social bias, information bias, and capacity bias How to design a decision room with intention instead of relying on a leader's instinct or a captain's call Why buy in increases when people see their own perspective represented in the room, even indirectly The idea of defensible decisions, and how the right process helps leaders stand behind a choice with confidence The free decision profile tool at wiser.business, and how Wizer's built in communication tool guides team members on how best to reach one another Wize Snaps, a separate outreach tool originally built for the charity sector to profile a third party before reaching out Wizer's current work in the Indigenous sector in Australia, helping communities reframe their business and generate income through consultation How decision science applies well beyond the boardroom, including family conversations and small team settings Key Takeaways: Know your own bias before you walk into any decision Build decision rooms with intention, not instinct Protect experienced voices, especially when pressure pushes teams toward shortcuts Representation in the room builds real, lasting buy in Purpose driven leadership starts with genuine curiosity about how people think Small teams and families can apply decision science just as effectively as large organizations Memorable Quotes: "There's science behind how to make a good decision." "We stand here on the shoulders of some great research to build out this company." "Know that you're biased." This episode is ideal for leaders, founders, and teams who want a more self aware, purpose driven approach to leadership and decision making. Connect with Kylee Ingram on LinkedIn and at wizer.business Connect with Julie Riga: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with a leader who needs it. #stayoncourse #decisionscience #leadership #cognitivediversity #purposedriven Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hastings District Council has voted to place unelected, paid mana whenua representatives onto every council committee with full voting rights. The government told councils to hold off, but Hastings pushed ahead anyway. We speak to Councillor Steve Gibson about why he is fighting this decision, what it means for ratepayers, and whether Three Waters-style co-governance is slipping back in through local water entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back! Welcome to the first episode of our Bittersweet North America Tour. This week, we’re in Toronto and joined by our favourite middle school teacher, content creator and new mum, Zahra Hassan! We chat about how Zahra got into content creation, the importance of representation in the classroom and the impact it has on young people, stepping into motherhood for the first time, and the guilt and pressure that can come with trying to balance it all. And of course, we had to play Bitter or Sweet — debating matching aesthetics with your partner, and whether you can stay close with your single and child-free friends when you’re entering a completely different stage of life. FOLLOW THIS WEEK'S GUEST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misswondroussoul

Before Kaila was old enough to fully understand her body she became the target of an old racist myth spread by a classmate, about the sexual anatomy of Asian girls. Like many of us who encountered harassment this early, she'd soon learn his comments were only the tip of a bigoted iceberg. Do you remember the first time you were confronted with a stereotype that would resurface throughout your entire life? Kaila Yu is the author of Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism and Beauty. Formerly an import model and lead singer of the all-Asian American pop-rock band Nylon Pink, Kaila joins Janicia for a conversation on the origins of "yellow fever," why your "type" preference might be a problem, the “raunch era” of the late 90's & 2000's, plastic surgery, the underground car scene that inspired the Fast & Furious series, and more. Content warning for references to SA from 23:08 - 24:35 0:00 Intro & where the heck I've been 3:18 Atlanta Spa Shootings 5:01 Beginnings of Asian fetishization in Western media 6:29 Colonization and sex work in Asia 7:50 Trafficking, “Yellow Peril”, and the Chinese Exclusion Act 11:20 Bride Schools & the War Brides Act 14:08 90s media, whiteness & model minority myths 16:03 Role models, self-esteem and Sung-Hi Lee 20:00 Representation 21:21 Pin-ups and the Raunch Era 23:08 - 24:35 CONTENT WARNING SA discussion 26:02 Import modeling & the Fast & Furious import car scene 29:27 What is the Asian fetish 31:10 Racial awakenings 34:58 Preference vs. fetish vs. BOTH 40:45 Can you be complicit in your own fetishization? 43:26 Sobriety, self worth & therapy 47:56 Sex icons and role models 50:39 Plastic surgery, whitewashing & erasure 1:00:38 Book release drama Archival audio: @ameyamarieokamoto 2022 Today Show reports, 2021 Jackie Fernandez, Asian women are not your fetish - TT @jackiefern IG @jackie_fern @soogia1 2025 Viola Davis, The View 2022 Sung-Hi Lee, The Girl Next Door, 2004 @AsianHappyHour 2022 Watch the full video version of this episode on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teawithqj/posts/your-preference-165112637?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Send your inquiries, thoughts and advice letters to teawithqueenandj@gmail.com If you'd like to support this work, please share it with a friend and/or join us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/teawithqj To donate: www.paypal.com/paypalme/JaniciaF Cashapp: $JaniciaF Venmo: @Janicia-Francis xo

Today we explore wisdom. Not the "don't put tomatoes in a fruit salad" kind. Serious business wisdom.It turns out, the wise tend to converge on understanding the world in a similar way.In the 20th century, philosophical titans saw this convergence. They look back to the original seers of wisdom and see in them parallels that run so deep, that upon deep contemplation of these philosophies, they found a "highest common factor," including among:Epicteus, Marcus Aurelius, and the StoicsPlato, and various Neoplatonists such as PlotinusSpinoza, SchopenhauerPossibly Hegel, Wittgenstein, though they are famously difficult to interpretJiddu KrishnamurtiLao Tzu, who authored the Tao Te ChingALso Chuang Tzu and Lieh TzuJewish philosophers such as Philo of AlexandriaSufi mystics of Islam, most famously Jalal al-Din RumiJesus of NazarethSt. PaulMeister Eckhart, the mystic Christian St. Jon of the CrossHinduism:The Sages of the UpanishadsAdi Shankara's The Crest-Jewel of WisdomThe Bhagavad GitaThe BuddhaParticularly Zen masters who followedVarious SutrasThe Bardo ThodolIt is the Perennial Philosophy. I call it the One Wisdom. Huxley called it the “Highest Common Factor” of universal truth.SOURCESCamus, Albert. The Myth of Sisyphus. 1942.Huxley, Aldous. The Perennial Philosophy. Harper & Row, 1945.John of the Cross, St. Dark Night of the Soul (La noche oscura del alma).Jung, C. G. Letters, Volume 1: 1906–1950. Princeton University Press.Kahan, Dan. Identity-protective cognition research (cross-referenced, this project).Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch (Liuzu Tan Jing).Polanyi, Michael. Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy. University of Chicago Press, 1958.Polanyi, Michael. The Tacit Dimension. Doubleday, 1966.Tolle, Eckhart. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Dutton, 2005.Tao Te Ching (Laozi).Watts, Alan. Become What You Are. Shambhala, 1995 (essays, 1930s–1950s).Watts, Alan. Out of Your Mind: Tricksters, Interdependence, and the Cosmic Game of Hide-and-Seek. Sounds True, 2017.Watts, Alan. The Wisdom of Insecurity. Pantheon, 1951.Wittgenstein, Ludwig. Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. 1921.Wright, Robert. Why Buddhism Is True. Simon & Schuster, 2017.Xiangyan Zhixian — traditional Chan/Zen biographical account (Tang dynasty, c. 820–898).Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), "On the Equality of Things" ("Discussion on Making All Things Equal").Bible. Job 42:5–6; Luke 15:11–32 (KJV).Bhagavad Gita, 2.47.Ovid. Metamorphoses.McGilchrist, Iain. The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World. Yale University Press, 2009.Miles Kington. Quoted in The Independent (UK), Mar 28, 2003. Joseph Campbell. The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Pantheon, 1949 — "Freedom to Live," Stage 17. Eckhart Tolle. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. New World Library, 1997 Ramana Maharshi, quoted in Ram Dass, "Dying Is Absolutely Safe"Alan Watts, Become Who You Are. Sam Harris, Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. Dalai Lama & Paul Ekman, Emotional Awareness: Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion. Times Books, 2008Emmet Fox, The Sermon on the MountErnest Kurtz & Katherine Ketcham, The Spirituality of Imperfection. BantamByron Katie, Loving What Is. Harmony, 2002. Diana Chapman & Jim Dethmer (with Kaley Klemp), The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. 2014.Epictetus, Discourses / Enchiridion.Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.Plato, RepublicPlotinus, The Enneads.Spinoza, EthicsSchopenhauer, The World as Will and Representation.Hegel, Phenomenology of Spirit. Jiddu Krishnamurti, Freedom from the Known Philo of Alexandria, On the Creation of the World. 1 Corinthians 1:20, 1:25, 3:19 — "the wisdom of the world is foolishness"John 14:6 — "I am the way, the truth, and the life." John 8:12 — "I am the light of the world."Galatians 2:20 or 2 Corinthians 5:17 -- "in Christ" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Providing quality healthcare for athletes isn't just about having more resources. It's about building stronger systems, creating meaningful partnerships, and making sure every athlete receives the care they deserve. HBCU athletic programs often face significant gaps in funding, staffing, facilities, nutrition, rehabilitation, and access to specialty care. These challenges can shape daily medical operations, but they should never lead to lower standards of care. Meeting these needs requires creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to finding solutions. In this episode of Time Out with the Sports Doctor, Dr. Derrick Burgess explores the realities of caring for HBCU athletes and what it takes to build a stronger sports medicine system. He highlights the importance of representation and trust, mentorship and career development, coordinated medical care, and partnerships with health systems, specialists, trainers, donors, and communities. The episode offers an important lesson: closing the resource gap isn't about lowering expectations, but about building the networks and systems necessary to help athletes thrive. "Smaller budgets do not mean you have less talented athletes, and it definitely does not mean you have less serious medical needs." – Dr. Derrick Burgess Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:18 – HBCU healthcare gaps 00:03:06 – The power of mentorship 00:05:06 – The opportunity that started it all 00:08:19 – The orthopedic surgeon shortage 00:09:37 – The role of a team physician 00:11:17 – How funding affects athlete care 00:13:56 – Community impact 00:14:16 – Partnerships that close the gap 00:16:12 – Partnerships that close the gap 00:17:54 – Building the medical pipeline 00:18:49 – Team physicians as leaders 00:19:52 – Representation builds trust Key Takeaways:   "We have to be able to take good care of our athletes." "We should be doing more protecting our athletes and taking care of our athletes." "Being in the community is very hard to take care of a team by yourself if you do not have these resources." "Representation can improve trust. If they don't trust you, they will never talk to you." "The best team physicians build networks." Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243 Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com Other Links: https://www.hbcuendzone.org/about Scrubs to Skylines: https://www.instagram.com/scrubstoskylines/ This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. Record, share, and repeat! Podcast VAs PH gives me back my time, so I can focus on the core functions of my business. Need expert help with your podcast? Go to www.podcastvasph.com.

Follow the advice of Philippians 1 today, and conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites!This is a repeat of episode #33.In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Orly Cogan.Orly Cogan is a New York-based textile artist whose embroidered fabrics contain other-worldly images of modern concepts with a dream-like twist.In this first part of our NeedleXChange we find out how Orly came to needlework, how her work ties in with the modern art scene and we discover possibly the greatest parenting trick ever.Come back next week for the second part of our chat!Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:50 Control and Vulnerability in Art and Conversation00:12:15 Notebooks, Sketchbooks, and Inspiration00:14:20 The Greatest Parenting Trick Ever00:18:40 Influences from Childhood and Transition to Fiber Art00:24:00 Validation and Representation in the Art WorldLinks:Website: orlycogan.comInstagram: orlycoganIntro music is Her Name is Edith by OTE via Epidemic Sound. About NeedleXChangeAn artist interview podcast exploring contemporary embroidery and textile art. Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers.Stay Connectedneedl.exchange | Newsletter: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsmrxstitch.com | xstitchmag.com

Let's talk about some current topics.05:25 -Representation and Inclusion Standards | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 16:28 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0763038/ 20:22 - https://www.whitehouse.gov/lab-leak-true-origins-of-covid-19/ 23:15 - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/15/from-zero-tolerance-into-the-unknown-a-visual-guide-to-three-years-of-covid-in-china 24:24 - “Wuhan is famous as the largest and most populous city in Central China, a major transportation and industrial hub” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuhan 25:00 - https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/29/politics/anthony-fauci-fifth-amendment-plea 25:50 - https://www.reddit.com/r/AskTheWorld/comments/1pvf0b4/what_was_the_most_absurd_or_bizarre_covid_rule_in/ + https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-covid19/covid-19informationhub/covid-19inirelandtimeline2020-2023/ 31:00 - “East German Snitching Went Far Beyond the Stasi” https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/east-german-domestic-surveillance-went-far-beyond-the-stasi-a-1042883.html 33:20 - https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/5/how-a-social-media-campaign-triggered-huge-migrant-surge-on-ceuta 37:00 - https://www.reuters.com/world/spains-amnesty-drive-brings-600000-migrants-into-formal-economy-during-2026-07-02/ 42:00 - https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/eu-can-give-morocco-more-border-support-von-der-leyen-tells-spain-after-ceuta-spat 43:00 - Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. King Mohammed VI is the head of state, while Aziz Akhannouch serves as the Head of Government (Prime Minister), leading a ruling coalition formed after the 2021 elections. Executive power is shared between the Monarch and the cabinet, operating under the 2011 Constitution. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Morocco 47:00 - https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2026/0404/1566623-covid-review-analysis/*Recorded on 2nd August 2026

Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg and Kevin Williamson to discuss Ross Douthat's departure from the New York Times to CBS News and reflect on the times in their careers where they got an issue wrong.The Agenda:—Who Will Replace Ross Douthat?—MAGA representation in media—Intellectual honesty vs. partisan loyalty—Dangers of political journalism—What Kevin's got wrong—What Jonah's got wrong—What Steve's got wrong—NWYT: Good adviceShow notes:—George Will: Defeating Trump should be top priority of conservatives—Kevin: Why I Was Wrong About Head Start—Steve's Florida piece—Nick Catoggio: Which Republicans are deserting Trump? And why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's replay episode reviews the notion of the underrepresented in medicine physician and the decision to pursue pediatric cardiology. How would improved representation amongst the congenital heart work force result in better outcomes for patients? How does a diverse workforce foster improved communication with patients? What are some practical steps that can be employed to improve representation in the field? We speak with  Dr. Ogochuckwu M Ezeoke Cox, MD of U. Mass about recent essay on this vital topic.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-023-03144-7

Peabody Award Honoree, ACLU, Emory University, C-Span, Writer, HistorianThe United States Supreme Court decided the redistricting case had significant nationwide implications. In Milligan v. Merrill (now known as Merrill v. Milligan before the Supreme Court), in which LDF is delivering oral arguments, the Court determined Alabama's new congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 by placing Black voters into legislative districts in a way that dilutes their political power.Yet the Alabama State Legislature Decided in July of 2023 Not to Vote for the Supreme Courts decision that Alabama have two minority Legislative Districts even though The Capital of Montgomery & Birmingham are predominately Black.Mid-Decade Redistricting: Following a subsequent Supreme Court decision (Louisiana v. Callais) that altered Section 2 voting rights act enforcement, Alabama Republicans attempted to reinstate a GOP-drawn map that reduced the Black voting-age population.I am a proud resident of the Washington D.C. Metro Area & know of the redistricting process, having learned this issue as a kid thru Gerrymandering. I bounced thru several district grade schools for years!Steve Suitts is an adjunct at the Institute for Liberal Arts of Emory University, a position he has held for the last twenty years, and has been chief strategist for Better Schools Better Jobs, a Mississippi-based education advocacy project of the New Venture Fund. Suitts began his career as a staff member of the Selma Project. He was founding director of the Alabama Civil Liberties Union, a post he held for five years; the executive director of the Southern Regional Council for eighteen years; and program coordinator, vice president, and senior fellow of the Southern Education Foundation for nearly twenty years.He is the author of Overturning Brown: The Segregationist Legacy of the Modern School Choice Movement and Hugo Black of Alabama: How His Roots and Early Career Shaped the Great Champion of the Constitution. He was the executive producer and one of the writers of Will the Circle Be Unbroken, a thirteen-hour public radio series that received a Peabody Award for its history of the Southern civil rights movement.© 2026 All Rights Reserved© 2026 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

https://www.taylorhobbsauthor.com/This interview with Taylor Hobbs, author of 'Heartbreak and Other Organ Failures,' delves into the story of two sisters, Kaylee and Zoe, as they embark on a road trip to find their estranged father for a life-saving kidney. The interview explores themes of family dynamics, representation of characters with disabilities, and the author's writing process, as well as the importance of diverse representation and the hopes for audience reactions.TakeawaysFamily dynamics and relationships play a central role in the storyThe representation of characters with disabilities is a key focus of the author's workChapters00:00 Introduction05:09 Zoe's Character and Representation09:29 Diverse Representation and Normalcy16:00 Zoe's Journey to Agency18:39 Final Words

Marvel recently scrapped or sidelined both Wonder Man and Blade in late July and earty August 2026, sparking intense fan backlash and scrutiny over the studio's treatment of Black-led projects.Follow me on Twitter & Instagram: @siddavisPodcast IG: @thesocialintrovertpodcastPodcast Twitter: @SocialintroPodSend emails to: thesocialintrovertpodcastegmail.com

Send us Fan MailMikey Ragusa's journey from Ohio to Los Angeles is a testament to the power of pursuing one's passions despite the challenges that may arise. His commitment to authenticity in his performances resonates with aspiring artists everywhere. As Mikey continues to create and perform, he serves as an inspiration for those seeking to carve their own paths in the entertainment industry.  **Key Takeaways:**  - Embrace your identity and authenticity in your craft.  - The film and theater industries offer unique opportunities and challenges.  - Representation matters; creating content that reflects diverse experiences can resonate with audiences.  Frequently Asked Questions: 1. What inspired Mikey to pursue acting?Mikey was inspired to pursue acting after participating in high school theater, particularly during his involvement in productions like "Thoroughly Modern Millie."  2. How does Mikey feel about LGBTQ+ representation in media?Mikey believes that representation is crucial and that audiences resonate more with content that reflects diverse experiences.  3. What is Mikey's latest film about?Mikey's latest film, "Parallel Circuit," explores the dynamics between two friends who reconnect during winter break, bringing unspoken feelings to light.BIOMikey Ragusa is a Los Angeles–based actor, writer, and filmmaker originally from Ohio. After moving to LA to pursue acting, he trained in the Meisner technique at Playhouse West, where he continues to develop both as a performer and storyteller. He recently appeared in The Inheritance, Part Two, a production that explores the legacy of the AIDS crisis and queer identity, and is passionate about telling nuanced LGBTQ+ stories both on stage and on screen. Mikey is also the writer and star of the short film Parallel Circuit, which has screened at film festivals and reached 142,000 viewers and counting online. He is currently developing the story into his debut feature film while also producing his latest short, Train Tracks. Whether he's acting or writing, Mikey is drawn to intimate, character-driven stories that explore connection, memory, and the complexities of growing up queer.Short film "Parallel Circuit": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TPxVgfNVPYMikey's Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/mikey_ragusa?utm_source=qrMikey's tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikey.ragusa?_r=1&_t=ZP-987OXhJp6VC

Imagine filing a lawsuit, hiring your own lawyer to defend the person you're suing, and then "forgetting" to sign the final agreement. If that sounds like a legal impossibility, that's because it is.Michael Steele talks about the mind-boggling legal maneuver where President Donald Trump effectively sat on both sides of the courtroom—acting as plaintiff and defendant—while represented by a single legal team.This is an insider breakdown of how these courtroom maneuvers worked, why a key signature was mysteriously left off official documents, and why judges ultimately called the entire arrangement a sham.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

In this episode of PING, we talk with Job Snijders about secure Internet routing again, focusing on an approach to preserving the state of RPKI as a longterm historical record for research and analysis. Job was last on PING to discuss the “Erik” protocol. Job has been running an archive of RPKI state for some time, as a volunteer activity but an exercise which was feasible when BGP speakers producing ROA objects was measured in the hundreds to low thousands is significantly more expensive when the population of ROA producers is a more realistic percentage of the around 80,000 AS holders worldwide. Because Public Key Cryptography depends on a regular re-signing, and re-cataloging (as another signed object, the RPKI “Manifest” file) even when there is no substantive change in the state of signed information, a large amount of “churn” can be seen in the data, and even a compressed form of this state in turn incurs a huge overhead in storage of hard-to-compress data. Job reached the limits of his free activity, and started to explore a more compact and useful representation. This has emerged in the IETF standards process as two related activities. The Canonical Cache Representation or CCR, and the aggregation over this for data represented as the RPKI Spool data model for “materialising” the state of RPKI objects. Along with his fellow IETF draft authors Bart Bakker , Tim Bruijnzeels, Theo Buehler and Fedor Vompe Job has managed to define a remarkably compact, highly compressible representation of RPKI validated objects, and the cryptographic payloads. These systems have been designed to leverage well known UNIX and other techniques for data management such as the “tar” format for spooled data, ASN.1 for binary encoding, Merkle Trees to hold compact hash state, and data compression using the zstd encoding. It's a nice approach to solving the scaling problem.

What does this story want because this character is queer?That's the question at the heart of this special episode recorded for ProWritingAid's Write with Pride event.Too often, queer characters are present in a story without their queerness meaningfully shaping what they want, what they fear, what they risk or who they become. Representation matters, but great fiction goes one step further by allowing identity to influence the emotional and structural movement of the story.In this webinar, I introduce The Queer Story Engine: a practical five-part framework built around Desire, Danger, Belonging, Visibility and Change. Together, these elements help writers create queer characters whose identities are woven into the fabric of the narrative rather than simply named on the page.Whether you're writing fantasy, historical fiction, horror, romance, literary fiction or something entirely your own, this episode will give you practical revision questions you can apply immediately.In this episode you'll discover:• Why representation and story integration are not the same thing.• How queerness can become a genuine source of plot, stakes and emotional movement.• Why queer joy can be every bit as powerful a story engine as conflict or danger.• How the same framework works across different genres and worlds.• A simple revision exercise you can return to throughout your writing process.Download the free companion workbook:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NThkobC18oyEnceGBb2q8AI2SFCFefu8/view?usp=sharingFind out more about my coaching:https://www.thebookcoach.coIf this episode helps you see your story or your characters in a new way, I'd be delighted if you'd subscribe, leave a review, or share it with another writer.Happy writing.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Angeletha Long. A 24-year Army veteran turned travel entrepreneur:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Angeletha Long. A 24-year Army veteran turned travel entrepreneur:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Angeletha Long. A 24-year Army veteran turned travel entrepreneur:

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Drawing from our recent collaborative publication titled Ethnographic reporting meets engaged journalism and offers untapped resources in Facts and Frictions, Adam Gamwell and Emily Kennedy explore how journalism and anthropology have each undergone periods of reckoning—grappling with questions of representation, power, and the need to reimagine their relationships with the communities they study or report on. We'll reflect on surprising parallels in the histories of both fields, the resurgence of ethnographic methods in journalism, and the practical value of deep, community-driven research for newsrooms navigating turbulent social and technological change.Join us as we explore how ethnography—a powerful research method from anthropology—is revolutionizing engaged journalism. Adam Gamwell (anthropologist and host) and Emily Kennedy (journalist, anthropologist, and founder of the Center for Anthropology and Journalism) dive into the real-world impact of blending journalism methods with community engagement and storytelling. Why does this matter? As the lines between journalism education, media innovation, and local news blur, understanding the tools that can empower newsroom strategy, cultural understanding, and meaningful representation in media is essential for anyone interested in the future of storytelling and reporting.Key takeaways:Why the “ethnographic impulse” surges in times of social or industry upheaval 17:19How both fields are rethinking extractive practices and striving for true community engagement 09:06The business case for engaged journalism: connecting community engagement with audience growth and sustainable revenue 24:06The urgent questions posed by AI for researchers, journalists, and communities alike 21:25Join us for Engage2026 - a two-day virtual conference for shaping the future of engagement journalism and ethnography—through shared learning, skills, and community.Engage2026 is produced by the Centre for Anthropology and Journalism.Emily Kennedy is the founder of the Center for Anthropology and Journalism and a leading voice in the intersection of ethnography and journalism. With a unique background spanning anthropology, journalism, and community-driven research, Emily brings real-world expertise from her work with journalism institutes, workshops, and published research bridging the gap between academic insight and practical newsroom innovation.Read more and chat with the full transcript & key moments from this episode on CastMagicAbout This Anthro Life:This Anthro Life is your podcast for thought leadership at the intersection of culture, work, and storytelling. We bring you interviews and insights for business leaders, design thinkers, researchers, and anyone curious about how culture shapes our lives.Explore more episodes and subscribe to our newsletter at thisanthrolife.org and join our Substack community at thisanthrolife.substack.com.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel. Topic: Legacy, resilience, and entrepreneurship of the McKissack family, as detailed in the book The Black Family Who Built America. Cheryl shares the powerful story of her family's 230-year legacy in architecture and construction, making McKissack & McKissack the oldest minority woman-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S. The conversation explores themes of generational resilience, Black excellence, business strategy, and personal growth.

What It Means to Be a Modern Therapist: The Principles That Guide Our Work Curt Widhalm, LMFT, and Katie Vernoy, LMFT, on the principles that define a sustainable, ethical, modern therapy practice. After nearly nine years and almost 500 episodes, Curt and Katie step back to name what the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide actually stands for. This episode lays out the guiding principles behind the show, the standards they hold and the practices they refuse, and reintroduces the hosts and the experience that shapes how they show up. Across nearly a decade of conversations, the same themes keep resurfacing. Therapists are human first, and neutrality is more myth than reality. Sustainability is a professional responsibility, not a luxury, which means martyrdom, self-sacrifice, and exploitative business models are no-goes rather than badges of dedication. Clinical depth matters more than ever in an era of influencer psychology, short-form content, and AI. Representation and inclusion strengthen the field, while gatekeeping and elitism weaken it. Systems shape practice in ways no amount of self-care can fix. Therapists are stewards of their own profession through advocacy, leadership, and calling each other in. And the work has to keep evolving, met with critical thinking rather than fear-based rejection or unexamined enthusiasm. Curt and Katie also explain why they are naming these principles now: to frame a run of upcoming deep dives that take these themes further with guests and conversations built to move past lip service. Taken together, the principles work less like a mission statement and more like a filter for the decisions therapists face every week, from which job to take to which trend to adopt and which one to let pass. Whether you have listened since the beginning or found the show last week, this is a clear look at where Curt and Katie are coming from, and an invitation to build a practice that is more human, more sustainable, and more connected to a community of therapists working through the same questions you are. In this episode, we discuss: - Why "therapists are human first" still matters in an era of corporate consolidation and AI - How to build a sustainable practice free from martyrdom - What keeps clinical depth relevant against influencer psychology and short-form content - Why representation, inclusion, and systems awareness strengthen the whole field - How therapists can act as stewards of the profession without shaming or policing - What it looks like to evolve with the field through critical thinking, not fear or hype Timestamps: - 00:15 - Nine years in: why this episode now - 02:54 - Curt and Katie reintroduce themselves - 06:46 - The modern therapist principles and no-goes - 07:09 - Therapists are human first - 10:26 - Sustainability as a fundamental responsibility - 12:49 - Clinical depth over simplification - 16:21 - Representation and inclusion strengthen the field - 18:57 - Systems shape practice - 20:49 - Therapists as stewards of the profession - 22:55 - Evolving with the field through critical thinking - 25:21 - An invitation to join the community Full show notes and resources: mtsgpodcast.com Join the Modern Therapist Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits Voice Over by DW McCann: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano: https://groomsymusic.com/

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sonia Balfour Fears.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sonia Balfour Fears.

Thousands of unaccompanied migrant children could lose legal representation, now that a federal contract with legal aid groups representing the minors is expiring. That contract, held by the non-profit Acacia Center for Justice, had funded legal services for unaccompanied children for the last five years. Ali Rogin discussed the developments with Shaina Aber, Acacia's executive director. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Hear more from Julia Halperin, arts and culture journalist, on why structural progress is so slow to manifest in the art world, the sobering realities about representation of female-identifying and Black American artists with new data to back it up from the Burns Halperin Report, how to actually create change from the inside out within museums, using data collection to shape decisions in our own personal lives, how frustratingly arbitrary legacy-defining moments in the arts can seem, and why she's interested in telling stories that haven't been told yet.      Find links to resources mentioned throughout the episode here in our show notes:    beyondthe.studio   Submit to our Listener Spotlight: Listener Spotlight  Follow us on Instagram at: @beyondthestudio 

What is it actually like to grow up in a polyamorous family?There are plenty of opinions about how non-monogamy affects children, but very few of those opinions come from people who actually lived it.In this re-released episode of Nope, We're Not Monogamous, I sit down with educator, author, and activist Koe Creation, who grew up in a polyamorous family and now helps people navigate conversations around relationships, gender, sexuality, and chosen family.Together we explore what childhood was really like, how parents can create emotionally safe homes, and why honesty, trust, and communication matter so much more than whether your relationships fit traditional expectations.We also talk about navigating judgment from the outside world, introducing partners to children, "meta parents," and the importance of giving kids age-appropriate information without making relationships feel secret or shameful.Whether you're already raising children in a non-monogamous family, considering opening your relationship, or simply curious about what healthy alternative family structures can look like, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective that challenges many of the assumptions our culture still holds.In this episode we discuss:What it was like growing up in a polyamorous familyHow children experience non-monogamy differently than adults often assumeTalking with kids about relationships in age-appropriate waysCreating emotional safety through honesty instead of secrecyNavigating schools, extended family, and social stigmaThe role of chosen family and "meta parents"Why communication matters more than family structureThe Platinum Rule: treating people the way they want to be treatedWhat today's media still gets wrong about polyamoryTimestamps00:00 Why people misunderstand polyamorous families01:25 Meet Koe Creation06:00 Choosing non-monogamy for yourself12:30 Growing up outside traditional family structures21:50 Privacy, secrecy, and navigating the outside world28:50 Talking to children about non-monogamy40:00 The Platinum Rule and healthier relationships51:00 Representation, media, and the future of polyamorous familiesConnect with Koe CreationWebsite: https://www.koecreation.comX/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/koecreationBooks MentionedThis Heart Holds Many: My Life as the Non-Binary Millennial of a Polyamorous Family by Koe CreationSex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá❤️ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, or share it with someone who could use a little reassurance that there are many ways to build a loving family.If you're navigating jealousy, opening a relationship, or trying to create healthier, more secure connections, you can book a free Clarity Chat with me at elleciapaine.com/chat.About the PodcastNope, We're Not Monogamous explores the real lives of people creating love outside traditional relationship structures. Every week we have honest conversations about ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, open relationships, attachment, communication, sexuality, and building relationships that feel authentic instead of automatic.Hosted by relationship coach Ellecia Paine.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Chapter 1: The Trap of Practicing in a Vacuum (00:00 – 04:28) Anne introduces Tom Dheere and lays out the core mystery: why do highly talented voice actors stop booking? Tom references Jeff Colvin's landmark book Talent is Overrated, breaking down how elite performers across industries (like Tiger Woods or Mozart) rely entirely on the quantity and quality of deliberate practice. He warns that a massive trap for rising talent is practicing in a vacuum. Without a performance coach or objective professional director to provide constructive feedback, talent listen back to their files with subjective, untrained ears and end up cementing bad structural habits. Chapter 2: Reps vs. Experimentation (04:29 – 07:34) Anne highlights why she assigns rigorous homework to her students—not to cause stress, but to build operational muscle memory. She notes that the real learning happens in the quiet moments between sessions when a student forces themselves to analyze, record, edit, and upload a new script daily. Tom introduces a vital distinction between practice and experimentation. Practice is the mechanical repetition of reps. Experimentation means putting on a psychological "lab coat" to explore diverse emotional subtexts—such as shifting a line from frustration to envy or adoration—ensuring an actor doesn't get stuck in an undirectable rut. Chapter 3: The Intention of the Copywriter (07:35 – 10:21) Anne shares an anecdote from a recent group class where a copywriter validated her baseline training philosophy: every single word on a script was written with explicit intention and purpose. If an actor rushes into their home studio and records an audition without investigating why those specific words exist on the page, the resulting delivery sounds flat, stereotypical, and contrived. Chapter 4: The 500-File Slush Pile (10:22 – 12:47) Tom provides a sobering glimpse into the brutal logistics of a major casting call. When a director receives 500 auditions for a single corporate or commercial spot: The first 100 files are instantly deleted because they failed to follow basic filename formatting rules. The next 100 files are discarded because the talent slipped into a sterile, melodic announcer cadence (da-da-da-da-da-da) within the first five seconds. The final selection comes down to the actors who make strong, distinct, and logical choices right out of the gate, honoring the semantic hierarchy of the text. Chapter 5: Overworking the File vs. Seeking the Truth (12:48 – 15:35) Anne and Tom warn against letting the pendulum swing too far in the opposite direction. New voice actors frequently overwork an audition, recording multiple takes and over-analyzing their delivery until the final file sounds heavily manufactured and performative. Tom shares a brilliant rule from legendary audiobook narrator Johnny Heller: your primary job in every single genre of voiceover is to seek the text's truth. Whether you are reading a cinematic historical narrative or shouting about used cars for an auto lot, you must deliver a believable, raw human point of view. Chapter 6: The Demographic Filter & Fresh Batteries (15:36 – 22:14) The hosts tackle the reality of the demographic filter. A voice actor can turn in a technically flawless, award-worthy performance but still lose the job simply because their voice print doesn't line up with the specific targeted audience (e.g., Medicare recipients vs. baseball fans). Tom notes that modern buyers have fresh batteries in their "BS detectors" and demand peer-to-peer authenticity. Anne shares that her highest-booking auditions are consistently the ones she treated as an honest interaction, rather than trying to match an artificial melody she imagined hearing on the air. Chapter 7: The Meta-Data of the 3 Portals (22:15 – End) Tom delivers a masterclass in tracking business metrics, revealing that he completed exactly 1,492 auditions in 2024 and 1,659 auditions in 2025. By auditing his spreadsheets, Tom discovered a powerful pattern: 75% of his total voiceover revenue is generated by repeat business, while 25% comes from direct auditions. He shares how analyzing his booked auditions across his Three Portals (Representation, Online Casting, and Self-Marketing) allowed him to track shifting industry trends, noticing his bookings naturally migrated from bright, casual tones in 2024 toward heavy, chesty gravitas in 2025. Top 10 Boss Takeaways Talent is just the baseline: Possessing a natural storytelling gene means nothing if you fail to develop your technical skills. Focus heavily on mastering Colvin's principle of deliberate, high-quality practice. Stop listening with subjective ears: Practicing in isolation reinforces bad booth habits. Invest in an objective performance coach or a verified industry peer who will give you hard, honest structural feedback. Master the complete production sequence: Homework isn't just about vocal tracking. Use your practice hours to master script analysis, audio file editing, and data uploading so your operational pipeline becomes seamless. Put on the psychological lab coat: Avoid getting married to a single vocal delivery. Force yourself to run script experiments using contrasting emotional anchors—like shifting from clinical authority to friendly advice—to keep your performance fluid and directable. Honor the copywriter's intent: Copywriters spend hours fine-tuning text to hit specific marketing targets. Honor their labor by uncovering the specific purpose behind every noun, adjective, and punctuation mark before you hit record. Eliminate the mechanical announcer cadence: Buyers will tune you out within the first three seconds if you slip into a predictive, rhythmic vocal melody. Make a distinct, grounded acting choice right out of the gate. Adhere strictly to filename data specs: If a casting notice requests a specific label format (e.g., LastName_FirstName_Brand.mp3), follow it to the letter. Casting directors handle hundreds of files and will delete non-compliant data instantly without listening. Ditch the 15-take audition spiral: Over-analyzing your audio files destroys human naturalness. Cap yourself at three distinct takes, select the most honest file, delete the structural waste, and submit. Balance your Three Portals synergetically: Do not pass judgment on specific marketing avenues. Representation, Online Casting (Pay-to-Plays), and Self-Marketing exist in a synergistic loop—improving your output on one portal naturally sharpens your conversion rate on the others. Track your business meta-data to spot trends: Log every single audition, portal source, genre, and booking. Stepping back quarterly to track structural patterns will show you exactly which vocal signatures are driving revenue in the current marketplace.  

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