Podcasts about representing

Move over Triple Goddess, meet the Tetra Goddess! In this special episode, Shanna welcomed three amazing women to join her in representing the new and evolved FOUR phases of the woman or as Shanna named her the Tetra Goddess. Each a living facet of the Tetra Goddess, guided by the moon's eternal rhythm, together in sisterhood they discuss their personal journey through the Divine Feminine that lives within each of them. The Maiden's adventurous nature, the Mother's nurturing heart, the Queen's sovereign truth, and the Crone's wisdom and deep knowing. Representing the Maiden Goddess is Justice Klein, she is a multidimensional artist and founder of Cacao & I. www.cacaoandi.com Representing the Mother Goddess  Chyla Walsh. She is a mother, yoga instructor, women's empowerment coach, founder of Female Rebels and owner of SomaEnergetics. www.femalerebels.com Representing the Queen Goddess  Sense of Soul host, Shanna Vavra is an Intuitive, Ancestral Healing Genealogist, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Journey Mentor, and Mother.  www.senseofsoulpodcast.com Representing the Crone Goddess we have Rajashree Ma. As the lineage holder of Kali-Ki Reiki®, Founder of the Wisdom School and Author of May the Love Force Be With You. https://thewisdomschool.us      

Raiola will lead the way for Nebraska with a few other players and Matt Rhule, and it will be interesting to see how confident they talk in Las Vegas vs. being humble and trying to prove things on the field What do you hope to hear from the guys and what do you hope NOT to hear? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Representing the color-reproduction capabilities of a video display in a two-dimensional graph is highly problematic; usually, the graph does not reveal a true and complete picture (pun intended) of what's going on. A new approach to this problem, called gamut rings, provides a much more accurate and complete representation of what a display can do. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode, I share the first episode of a podcast series I hosted and recorded back in 2021, entitled "The Fighter Pilot and the CEO" The focus of this particular episode is a conversation about whether leaders are born or made and the role of culture and education in forming effective leaders.  If you enjoyed it, you can listen to the full series on the podcast platform of your choice by searching "Fighter pilot and the CEO" or head here https://www.fighterpilotandceo.com/podcasts/  Representing the C-suite was Peter Davies, someone who brings over 40 years of boardroom and airline experience, having served as CEO of multiple airlines, including Brussels Airlines, Air Malta, and Caribbean Airlines, and now the Founder and CEO of Airline Management Group. Joining Peter on the flight deck was Andy Wright, a retired wing commander from the Royal Air Force.   

What kind of elected official do you want to represent you? Hit piece on Kevin Mannix is wrong: https://www.wweek.com/news/2025/07/16/a-veteran-gop-lawmaker-sided-with-democrats-on-transportation-why/ Rep Cate to run for state senate seat: Will she walk out to protect your rights? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/07/oregon-representative-announces-run-for-state-senate.html Is America a nation of immigrants or a nation of settlers? https://thefederalist.com/2025/07/17/america-is-not-a-nation-of-immigrants/  

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Davis Atkin is a history-maker – and someone who defies definition in the traditional sense of what it means to be an elite-level man in international sport. The first out man to every represent Australia on the global stage in hockey, Davis is also a beauty blogger and make-up expert – and, since sharing his story a couple of years back, has become an inspiration for queer people across the world. He's just been playing for the Kookaburras in the FIH Pro League in Belgium – but before he came to Europe, we arranged time to get Davis on the show for the first time. And honestly, it's a superb episode – and we're so glad you're here with us for it. We talk about allyship, understanding your identity, challenging perceptions of what it means to be an elite level male athlete, representing your country and so much more in a cracking conversation that we think you'll love! WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @davis.atkin WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack@jackmurley.com    

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Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of The Heritage Foundation in Washington DC shares about standing for biblical values and influencing others for Christ in a divided culture. From the heart of the nation's capitol, he shares about having productive, civil conversations, and developing relationships with different political positions or worldviews, while extending kindness. He encourages you to influence government and your neighbors for the good of society, finding common ground with others where possible. Daily Citizen: Stay informed on the cultural issues that affect you and your family with the Daily Citizen. Get your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Sign up to receive more from Jim about current events and living for God in the culture. Watch this video series with musician John Cooper to learn more about reaching the culture with the truth. Alive to Thrive: Learn more about preventing teen suicide Support this Show! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

In a world marked by outrage, division, and chaos, what does it look like to represent Jesus and His Kingdom?In this message, Pastor Ed Stetzer explores the Apostle Paul's passionate words to the church in Corinth—a church caught in cultural confusion and compromise. Through 2 Corinthians 5, we're reminded that our identity in Christ radically reshapes how we see the world and how we live within it.

I grew up watching a ton of comedies. I always wondered what it's really like getting up on stage and trying to make a room full of strangers laugh. I sit down with local stand-up comedians Ian Mu and David Truong to chat about them getting into the Sydney comedy scene from open mics, weird jokes, their jokes that landed or bombed, and what it takes to keep coming back to the mic (even after a rough set).---Guests: David Truong & Ian MuDavid's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_davidtruong__/Ian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianstagramu/---Items mentionedHiring actors NOT to laugh at a comedy show by Misfit MindsI Brought Silent Mimes To A Comedy Show! by 4funyeahmadtv - https://www.youtube.com/@yeahmadtvThe Cheatcoders Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/thecheatcoders---Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ⁠⁠ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠Follow us on our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: aKu - Love Shine | aKu - The Final Blow---Chapters0:00 Intro3:00 How do David and Ian know each other? First gigs?7:00 Was this a COVID project? How did it all start?11:17 How hard it is to get on stage to begin with15:34 Running your own show, difficulty selling tickets20:10 Improv is not the same as stand-up, dealing with hecklers23:55 Focusing on this full time29:29 Role models35:34 What is the average set length? Set etiquette42:30 Worst bombs52:19 Staying motivated, coming up with jokes1:01:07 Comics helping other comics… If you know them. Clean vs dirty jokes1:07:28 Taboo, low hanging fruit jokes1:12:18 Representing the area1:13:42 Advice for aspiring comedians1:19:09 Outro

In this episode of The Trailhead, JD sits down with Bo Rosa, president of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA), to dig into one of the Southeast's most committed off-road advocacy groups. Representing more than 13,000 members, SFWDA has been championing conservation, education, and recreation since 1987—long before hashtags and highlight reels.Bo shares how the organization led the fight to reopen the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, how they partner with local clubs to repair trails and open new OHV parks, and what it takes to lead one of the country's most effective regional off-road associations. From fielding middle-of-the-night recovery calls to funding grants, this conversation covers everything from broken axles to policy battles. Whether you're in Tennessee or Colorado, you'll walk away inspired to do your part and stay the trail.

God wants our lives to be an example of righteousness, purity, and integrity that shines brightly and represents Him well. By Pastor Shawn Lyons.

The summer of 2025 marked the First Capital Region Festival of Threatre: 4 days of theatre productions, readings, discussions, workshops, and panel discussions. Hudson Mohawks Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe attended the panel discussion “Fighting Censorship Today.” The discussion was about the impact censorship has on the arts and its mutual responsibility with society. The panel discussion included moderator Sara La Duke, and panelists: Ari Edelson - Artistic Director of the Orchard Project The Orchard Project (OP) is a preeminent artistic development laboratory and accelerator for creators of performance and dramatic stories, based in NYC and summers in Saratoga Springs Joanna Palladino, council member for the local ACLU, Actress and Creator of “Read Out “Capital Region literary project. Howard Sherman Arts Administrator, Arts Writer and Advocate on behalf of productions Academic professional and community confronted with censorship Justin Harrison Senior Policy Counsel for the NYCLU. Representing 1st amendment law and litigation

Join Matt and Kate for Episode 56 of Eternal Darkness of Not So Spotless Minds!It's been a little while but we are back again and it's full throttle!In this episode, we discuss the relatively under-seen, supernatural thriller Stir of Echoes (1999) representing our pre-2000s. Representing post 2000s, we take a trip to South Korea and review the religious cult horror, Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019).We also have another round of Kate's stupid dating escapades (Warning: NSFW), a near death experience, and we hear from our listeners with their stories of pain and woe…So sit back, relax and open up a can of something delightful as we take you down to the Eternal Darkness Of Not So Spotless Minds…Check out the Eternal Darkness Of Not So Spotless Minds link tree:https://linktr.ee/edonssmpodcast for all our show links and social media links.Please also email us at -edonssmpodcast@gmail.comBackground music provided by lofigeek.

George Gershwin's “Lady Be Good” has been in The Flood repertoire for more than a quarter century. And lately the song has taken on a whole new life, ever since Danny Cox brought ‘round a better bunch of chords. Listen to Dan and the guys just rocking the socks off the thing!As reported earlier, Gershwin's perennial 1924 party tune, “Lady Be Good” is a rarity among jazz standards in the Great American Songbook, surviving the transition from the loose Dixieland style of the “Roaring Twenties” to the smooth swing sound of the 1930s and beyond.Jazz ConnectionsIn fact, the song was the centerpiece for a remarkable pair of performances on Jan. 28, 1946. The venue was Los Angeles' Philharmonic Theater Auditorium and the “Jazz at the Philharmonic” concert series, created by famed producer Norman Granz to bring together prominent jazz musicians of the era onto a single platform.Center stage that night were two musical legends poised at the intersection of shifting currents of jazz. Representing the waning days of swing was tenor saxophonist Lester Young; heralding the Next Big Thing — bebop — was altoist Charlie Parker.Pres and Bird's distinctive takes on the Gershwin standard that night would give the Philharmonic audience a memorable contrast.As Brian Zimmerman wrote in Jazziz magazine, “Parker, soloing first, scribbles hard and fast outside the traditional jazz harmonic template, revealing a fleet mind and even fleeter fingers. Young, meanwhile, is cool and laconic, letting his deep-rooted sense of swing and seductive tone do the talking.”Even before that night, “Lady Be Good” had figured prominently in the lives of both men. Young's 1936 “Lady” solo, from his very first recording date, is one of the most celebrated tracks in jazz history.Then four year later, when Parker recorded the same song on his very first recording date with Jay McShann, his opening phrase is a joyous acknowledgement of his debt to Young.Flood StagesThe same song also has been witness to different stages of The Flood's ebb and flow over the years.For instance, back in 2002, Joe Dobbs brought the boys the tune, and it was a featured track on the band's second studio album, with Chuck Romine, Sam St. Clair and Doug Chaffin joining Joe in carrying the water:Flood love of the tune really began to blossom, though, when Doug switched from bass to guitar and took charge of the lead on the number. Right up to the end, whenever Floodsters got together with their tribal elder, “Lady Be Good” was going to be played. Here, for example, from a January 2022 jam session at the Chaffin house in Ashland, Ky., you can hear Doug and Sam trading choruses with Vanessa Coffman's tenor sax over Charlie Bowen's chords:Now flash forward 3 1/2 more years and imagine how the band's earlier generations would appreciate the latest Flood class's keeping their honored tune fresh. From last week's rehearsal, here are Danny, Sam and Charlie rocking it with Randy Hamilton and Jack Nuckols:More from DannyAnd if this has you in the mood for more Dan Cox, just tune in the Danny Channel on the free Radio Floodango music streaming service.Click here to give it a spin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Katie and Rob Hayes are investors and realtors with nearly 2 decades of experience acquiring and managing investment properties! The duo starts by sharing their background including investing in Florida before transitioning to the Chicago Western Suburbs. They share lessons learned from investing in lower cost areas and why they pivoted to higher class assets. Rob and Katie share golden nuggets on marketing to owners for deal flow and on operating short-term rentals. They close out with a positive outlet on Downer's Grove and why investors should be considering it! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Katie and Rob Hayes, Platinum Partners Realtors Link: Team Hayes Realtors Facebook Link: Rob's LinkedIn Link: CAREIA Investor's Group Guest Questions 03:03 Housing Provider Tip - Utilize Starbucks gift cards to easily express gratitude towards tenants and vendors! 04:33 Intro to our guests, Katie and Rob Hayes! 09:54 Jumping from Florida to local investments! 14:30 Considerations when investing in lower price point areas. 17:45 Investments leading up to the housing crash. 23:47 Getting a real estate license during the housing crash. 29:05 Creating deal flow in a low inventory market. 34:40 Representing and adding value to buyers in this market. 39:17 Dialing back acquisitions and strategizing for retirement! 44:35 Short-term rentals in Chicago suburbs. 54:40 Advice for couples who invest together! 57:15 What is your competitive advantage? 58:31 One piece of advice for new investors. 59:45 What do you do for fun? 60:34 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  61:42 Local Network Recommendation?  63:05 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.

Wildlife artist James Corwin has built a thriving art business by putting his originals first—and building everything else around them. In this episode of The Art Biz, he talks with host Alyson Stanfield about how he strategically developed multiple income streams through prints, commissions, and galleries, all while prioritizing his painting time. James shares the mindset shift that helped him focus, the failures that taught him the most, and why nurturing collector relationships is a cornerstone of his success. His perspective as both an artist and gallery owner offers valuable insight for anyone seeking representation—or thinking about opening their own space. Plus, he reveals how he handles marketing, team-building, and staying connected to buyers in a way that's rare, but powerful. Highlights 02:00 – James's start and finding his niche 07:00 – Focusing the business and saying no 13:00 – Early business experience and multiple revenue streams 20:00 – Print systems, marketing, and building a team 23:00 – Strategic growth and personal planning 28:00 – How James actually plans and thinks while painting 31:00 – Major failures: financial loss and Aspen gallery stress 36:00 – Representing artists and running a gallery 39:00 – Advice on gallery representation 43:00 – Building collector relationships 48:00 – Teaching, online academy, and omnipresence 52:00 – Business books/podcasts and what's next

Hello listener! Although the EOFY drive is over, fbi still needs your help to continue. we’re still a community radio, funded by you the community, so jump on to fbi.radio/support to become a regular supporter or make a one off tax deductible donation. Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Darumbal Murri and Tongan artist, Mi-Kaisha. A singer-songwriter with a voice smoother than honey, her complex and infectious music harks back to the classic sound of 90s R&B and soul, with an inner-Sydney twist. Representing the beautifully melted dichotomy of sweet and deadly, Mi-Kaisha joins us fresh off the back her fantastic new song, Lean On You. This episode was produced and edited by Zaity Salman. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land. Mi-Kaisha’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammikaisha Bondi Festival Tickets Saturday 5 July 2025, Time: 7:00 pm - 8:10 pm TracklistMore EpisodesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is a different type of race recap for me, a shorter distance, a new experience and sub-optimal preparation with lots of takeaways that come from that.I'm immensely grateful for the opportunity to wear the NI vest again and also want to encourage more people to try to chase that dream.And if that isn't your goal then hopefully this episode will inspire you to take on the challenges that you feel are just slightly beyond your grasp as well as providing you with all the usual race recap insight.If you need help and accountability with your own training for your next race along with personalised guidance in nutrition and mindset, message me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therunningrules⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or see ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/coaching

“Voice isn't dead. It's forming a great alliance with AI.” — Julia Fraser, Executive Vice President, Americas, Sinch In a compelling conversation with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, Julia Fraser of Sinch shares a front-line view into the dual revolutions transforming business communications today: RCS (Rich Communication Services) and AI. Representing the Americas for the Sweden-headquartered cloud communications company, Fraser highlights how these technologies are reshaping customer engagement—while keeping human connection at the center. Branded Trust and Richer Messaging Sinch's new research—spanning nearly 3,000 consumers and over 1,600 business leaders—shows that 54% of consumers prefer RCS over SMS/MMS, with 59% calling it a “game changer.” Fraser explains how branded and verified RCS messages not only improve trust and open rates, but also drive tangible results like abandoned cart recoveries. “When a consumer knows the message is really from their bank or retailer, they're more likely to act,” Fraser notes. AI-Powered Personalization, Real-Time Care The discussion dives deep into how AI enhances everything from marketing to customer care. Whether it's a personalized retail offer or a voicebot that helps resolve flight delays or financial fraud, AI is helping organizations anticipate needs and respond quickly. “AI isn't something to fear,” Fraser stresses. “It drives productivity and deeper personalization—across all generations.” Voice + AI = The Future Despite predictions that voice is on its way out, Fraser says the opposite is true—especially in financial services and healthcare. Sinch's data shows that 63% of businesses plan to adopt voice AI bots this year, with that figure rising to 86% in financial services. Whether it's a late flight, a blocked card, or a bereavement call, voice remains critical—and AI makes it faster, smarter, and more empathetic. Human-Centered Design From seamless triage in healthcare to respectful handling of debt collection, Fraser emphasizes the need to know when to hand a conversation off from a bot to a human. “It's not just about resolution. It's about doing so with trust, security, and empathy.” Four Pillars of Communication Success Sinch organizes its customer communication strategy around four pillars: Keep customers informed Keep customers safe Keep customers happy Drive engagement and loyalty through personalization And RCS and AI—working together—power all four. For more insights and to access Sinch's full research report, visit sinch.com.

In this insightful summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Keith Currie, President at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, live from the floor of SIAL Toronto. Representing more than 190,000 farmers and ranchers across the country and an eighth-generation farmer himself, Currie provides a candid, wide-ranging view on the future of Canadian agriculture—and why it's time for policymakers to pay closer attention.Currie highlights that agriculture contributes more than $150 billion to Canada's GDP and employs 2.5 million Canadians, surpassing the combined total of the auto, forestry, oil and gas, and steel industries. Yet agriculture remains a "quiet success story," underrepresented in national economic strategy. He argues that improved connectivity between farm producers, food processors, retailers, and policymakers is essential for ensuring sustainable growth.Topics include the implications of carbon pricing on rural producers, where Currie underscores the infrastructure gap that limits farmers' ability to adopt greener technologies. He advocates for more innovative climate solutions—such as cap-and-trade and regionally tailored resiliency programs—that don't unfairly penalize producers while acknowledging that border carbon adjustments are rapidly approaching in trade policy.Currie also stresses the importance of regulatory reform, referencing Ontario's red tape reduction model as a blueprint. Trade remains a central pillar of his advocacy, particularly in addressing non-tariff barriers and ensuring that agreements are effectively enforced, especially in complex markets like India.On the issue of succession planning, Currie discusses tools now available to help multi-generational farm families transition wealth and ownership without heavy tax burdens. With rising land values and farm assets, he emphasizes the need for financial institutions and governments to support the next generation of agricultural leaders.Throughout the conversation, Currie brings passion, realism, and a long-view perspective on agriculture's unique position in the Canadian economy. He calls on policymakers to shift from viewing farming as a sector in need of aid to one of untapped potential and national strength.From food security to innovation and sustainability, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who eats, votes, or works in the food industry. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

The Thunderbolts are invited to a high-profile party at Avengers Tower. Representing the team, White Widow and Sharon Carter attend in place of Bucky Barnes (aka the Winter Soldier). The event is packed with heroes and guests, but things take a sudden turn when a mysterious woman riding a flying swan crashes the party and takes control of the event. With chaos unfolding, it's up to the Thunderbolts to regroup and stop the threat—before the night spirals out of control and their mission ends in failure.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1628612284256101/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leagueofmelanatedgentlemanpod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLMGPodcast   Hosts: Jordan Mitchell

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Good Morning Nashville ☀️ June has been a very busy month for Black Men Vent Too. Whether we have been in our community advocating for mental health at local events, or rolling out podcast episodes week to week, it has been an active month for us as a collective. Nonetheless, we still are making sure to get out weekly episodes for our loyal listeners. With that said, let's get into today's episode.

Who's watching #theultimatum queer love edition? In this episode we talk about our personal opinions towards the show - and how it really misses the mark on healthy representation of queer love. Tune in to hear about our volunteering experience at the Pride Picnic as well and how we are striving to create a healthier example of what it's like being a part of the #lgbtcommunity.

In this episode, Laura and Chay are joined by Guy Herzmark, the Northern Regional Representative for the National Allotment Society (NAS). With over 25 years of experience as an allotmenteer in Newcastle Upon Tyne and many years of service as a site chair, Guy brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for allotment gardening. He shares insights into the work of the NAS, the UK's leading organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting allotments. Representing over 125,000 members, the NAS works closely with governments, landlords, and developers to establish, manage, and preserve allotment spaces. Guy discusses how people can become members, the range of support NAS offers—including advice, legal resources, and insurance—and the key challenges currently facing the organisation. He also gives listeners a glimpse into life on his own plot, sharing some of the recent hurdles his site has encountered and highlighting his favourite things to grow. Meanwhile, Laura and Chay reflect on their own gardening experiences during the recent heatwave, admitting that watering has been their main task lately due to the unusually high temperatures.You can find out more from their website: https://thenas.org.uk/If you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

In Episode 2 of our thought leadership podcast series, the Deep Think, ALPS COO and long-time attorney well-being advocate Chris Newbold sits down with ALPS Director of Strategic Partnerships Rio Lane to discuss the surprising and heartening results of our solo well-being survey and trends report. — Rio Laine:  Hey, everyone. I'm Rio Laine with ALPS Insurance, and welcome to the ALPS In Brief Podcast. Today, we'll be talking to ALPS COO Chris Newbold about wellness and ALPS's new Solo Attorney Wellness Trends Report. Hi, Chris. Thanks for joining me today.  Chris Newbold:  Hey, thanks, Rio. Thanks for having me.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Absolutely. So I would like to start with maybe giving you a chance to introduce yourself to our audience, a little bit about who you are and what you do at ALPS.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I'm Chris Newbold. I'm the chief operating officer of ALPS, and one of my great passions, I think, in terms of giving back to the profession has been thinking about the notion of attorney wellness. And not just attorney wellness, but well-being in law more broadly, and that's given me the opportunity to really think about how the legal profession is structured, what people are looking for, where they may perhaps were missing the mark, and then thinking about the systemic reasons why.  I think a lot of lawyers today are struggling in terms of their selection of a profession in which they're not necessarily finding the professional satisfaction that they may have sought when they went into law school.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Absolutely. And, I mean, I think, as we all know, the concept of wellness and taking care of yourself as a lawyer is relatively new. Up until recently, there was a lot of stigma around that. So it's excellent that we actually get a chance to talk about that and are starting to see good work and traction as far as that's concerned.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. And the movement, the attorney well-being movement is almost about 10 years old now in terms of a groundbreaking report coming out that stimulated a lot of thought in legal circles around where is this profession, where does it need to go, and then thinking strategically about that.  And again, I've been really fortunate to be at the epicenter of a lot of those conversations in terms of convening groups, convening stakeholders, thinking about research and other things that we can do to kind of document where is the profession and where does it need to go so that we're attracting more people into the profession and not seeing more people exit the profession.  Rio Laine:  Mm-hmm. Yeah. Absolutely. And so, speaking of groundbreaking reports, we're going to be talking about ALPS's Solo Attorney Wellness Trends Report, which you have really spearheaded an effort in gathering important data and information about wellness as it relates to solo attorneys. So before we dive into that, I'd like to kind of explore your history in the wellness space. And now, you've been a proponent for well-being in law, and you've done a lot of work with the Institute for Well-Being in Law for some time now. So tell me how you got here and why this is something that really resonates with you.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. Thinking back on my experiences, one of the things that we were really looking to do is to understand... I went to a small law school with 75 students, and everybody was very excited, I think, about going to law school. Yet, now that I'm out of law school for more than 20 years, the number of folks who have actually reflected and said, "I really am proud of my decision, and I've really enjoyed practicing law," a lot lower than I think that you would obviously think. And so, I think there was an expectations gap between what people thought versus the reality.  And I think one of the things that... Again, I started to lean in on the subject, wrote part of the section for the groundbreaking report, spent three years as the co-chair of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being, and then we parlayed that into creating the Institute for Well-Being in Law, which is something that is really kind of the preeminent think tank in the lawyer well-being space. And so, that organization continues to work to elevate the nature of discussion in legal circles about where this particular issue sits and where we need to go.  Rio Laine:  Right. And just for our audience at home, the kind of initial report that you're referring to was produced by the ABA.  Chris Newbold:  It was actually not.  Rio Laine:  Oh, wow.  Chris Newbold:  It was actually produced by a consortium of groups that were really interested in it. It was the Path to Well-Being in Law, and it provided a number of different recommendations for where the legal profession had needed to go, from the judiciary to lawyer assistance programs, to law firms, to a whole, again, consortium of groups. ABA was part of that, but not necessarily it being kind of an ABA report in and of itself.  Rio Laine:  Got it. Okay. Okay. Excellent. So in terms of attorney wellness, how do you see that kind of impacting not just individuals, but the broader profession?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I think you said it well earlier, which is, to be a good lawyer, one has to be a healthy lawyer. And when you have healthy lawyers serving their clients, you're generally going to get better legal services, better results. The notion of what lawyers do is solve problems affecting conflicts within society. And when lawyers aren't well, when they're overstressed, when they're overburdened, when they're burnt out, when they're subject to substance abuse, you can kind of see, when they're not at their best, it's hard to deliver legal services in a way that allows the profession to function well and its ability to serve society well.  So I think there's a real notion that to be a good lawyer, one has to be a healthy lawyer, and that notion, I think, is carrying over to why law firms and bar associations are so interested in the issue, because if we're all unhealthy, then we're not able to ultimately serve what we're here to do, which is to serve the interest of clients.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Absolutely. That makes a lot of sense. And, I mean, I know we've kind of had this conversation off podcast earlier, but yeah, there is definitely a lot to be said for taking care of yourself so that you can do the best work possible and giving yourself that time. And I know that's something that has been typically very difficult for lawyers. There's been a lot of stigma around mental health and well-being. And so, it's nice to see that that is starting to be something that is a major focus. Well, not starting. Has been for a while, but is really coming to the forefront of people's consciousness.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. And it's a tough issue, because you have to think about the nature of the profession itself. Right? We're structured in an adversarial system with people pitting one against the other. And so, there's natural conflict. And when you have conflict, a lot of times, that brings a lot of stress and pressure, and you have a lot of Type A personalities that are very motivated and trying to be vigorous advocates on behalf of their clients.  And so, you think about the profession, the personalities, and the task at hand, and you get the perfect storm of why well-being can sometimes be ignored, and I think a lot of us are focused on trying to bring a little bit of that focus back and ultimately create an environment in which people feel a genuine sense of professional satisfaction being a lawyer, which I think that, unfortunately, we're probably not as high on that standard as we need to be.  Rio Laine:  Right. Well, hopefully, we can get there, and I think this report is definitely helping to pave the way for that. So tell me a little bit about what inspired you and ALPS to conduct this research and this survey and to really dig into not just attorney wellness, but solo-specific wellness.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I think that we were really thinking internally. Obviously, ALPS itself has an interest in serving the solo community. That's one of the reasons that we exist. But I think more holistically, the notion of the solo practitioner, there's a lot of them out there. Right? 49% of private practitioners are solo practitioners. And when you look at the research in the well-being space, most of it is, there is really no definitive report, like ALPS just produced, that actually gets at this particular demographic.  Yes, there's issues on substance abuse and on stress and hardships and so forth, and kind of broader surveys that look at the totality of the profession, but with the solos being such a big part of the community, to not have any specific research on solos was a real void. ALPS wanted to step in and fill that void.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Absolutely. And it makes sense. It absolutely makes sense. I think solos tend to be overlooked in a lot of different respects, which is, it's nice to see that we're spending the time to give them the resources and information they need to move forward.  Chris Newbold:  That's right.  Rio Laine:  So do you want to tell me a little bit about how our survey participants were selected for that?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. The survey participants were ALPS policyholders. One of the great things about ALPS is we have a national geographic footprint. And so, our ability to know that we were able to enlist and invite a large group of solo practitioners into the survey itself ultimately ended up with approximately 300 respondents, which is certainly a scientifically solid sample size to be able to execute on a survey of this magnitude. And so, responses from around the country, primarily all being from the ALPS policyholder base.  Rio Laine:  Got it. So going into this survey, were there any kind of maybe trends or results that you thought were going to happen but maybe came up different or were surprising, or anything that surprised you in the data analysis?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. Again, I would say that most of the research that's been produced on well-being in law has generally cast what I would call kind of a glaring reality of how hard things are.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  When you think about things like depression and suicide and substance abuse, I mean, it generally is going to naturally come out in what I would call a negative perspective of the reality of what's affecting lawyers. One of the things that was really kind of cool and, I think, enlightening about the report was the number of professionally satisfied and happy lawyers we saw kind of saying, "I really like what I do." And I think there's something to be said as you kind of think about why lawyers do what they do and what professional setting they put themselves in.  I think there's a lot to learn from these solo results that may give a pathway for people who are looking for things like flexibility and general greater professional satisfaction. And so, I was pleasantly surprised at how much of our community ultimately came back and said, "I'm proud to be a solo, and I really enjoy what comes along with being a solo, including what it does for my personal wellness."  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Yeah. Absolutely. And so, speaking of being satisfied, I think 74% of the respondents said that they were either satisfied or very satisfied with their careers. So how do you interpret that result considering the broader legal profession stress data that's out there?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I mean, again, just think of the numbers.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Three out of four said that they're very satisfied or somewhat satisfied being a solo practitioner. My sense is that the higher that you go up the law firm size hierarchy, the lower that number ultimately gets.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Right? And I can't definitively point to specific numbers on that. But when you think about notions of the billable hour, the expectations, how guilty folks feel for taking a vacation, how much they ignore their own personal well-being when it comes to physical activity and exercise and diet and all of those things, again, there are lots of lawyers who are thriving in all manners of the spectrum, but I would pose to you that finding three out of four in the solo space is going to be the highest that you're going to see of any grouping in private practice.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Absolutely. And I think it's pretty common at larger law firms. There's a lack of flexibility in your schedule, a lack of bandwidth and time for yourself. But it's interesting, because conversely, solos in our survey cited flexibility as the top benefit to being a solo attorney. So can you tell us what are some other ways or some ways that solos are experiencing flexibility in their practice?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. Again, I think a lot of it comes back to work-life balance. Right? Their ability to be able to call the shots, dictate and control their schedule. When you're in a multimember firm, particularly the larger firm that you get, there's a lot of expectations, that you're in the office, that you're in the office until your senior partner leaves the office.  I mean, there's just kind of built-in notions, and I think what our solo community is finding is that ability to be able to chart your own journey. If you've got a kids' choir concert that you want to go to, that you can go to that without feeling guilty, because you can ultimately manage the schedule in a manner that fits what you want. You can think about the caseload that you take on. Right?  Rio Laine:  Right.  Chris Newbold:  You don't have 1,800-, 2,100-hour billing requirements. You're going to build and construct a professional journey and a professional life that suits who you are, what you need. And for a lot of people, that's not necessarily compensation-oriented. It can be around family. It can be around the types of customers that you ultimately want to take on. You have the ability to say, "I'll take that customer, but not that customer." Right? I think there's a lot of notion of autonomy and ability to set the direction of where you want your professional life to go, and I think that that's pretty exciting for folks that we found in the survey.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Absolutely. And do you think that's something that a lot of people who are considering going off on their own and becoming solos would even think about that is an option for them? I mean, do you think that flexibility is something that they would even be like, "Oh, yeah. Actually, that is an opportunity"?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I think it's absolutely calculated, and I think the reason that we know that is, oftentimes, people who become solos have started their career in a different capacity.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  So they have reflected upon what they like and what they don't like, and ultimately are making a decision that may fit better the lifestyle that they want to ultimately live, and it's really interesting, I think. As we think about coming out of the pandemic, I think there was this notion of a great reassessment of, "Where am I at in my life? What do I want?" And a lot of, I think, lawyers...  I have a tendency to believe that there are more lawyers coming into the small firm space, because they want more of that autonomy. They've learned, again, some of the pressures and some of the stigmas and other things that they haven't found particularly appealing. And so, more folks, I think, are naturally kind of gravitating to taking control of that and then focusing on the things that they want to prioritize in life, both personally and professionally.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Yeah. Absolutely, which is a pretty empowering thing to be able to have that influence over your own kind of career and, for lack of a better term, your destiny.  Chris Newbold:  But I should also say it's scary.  Rio Laine:  Yes.  Chris Newbold:  Right? There's a lot of risk in that value proposition, because there's... And we know that among solos, it's among the more transient of populations, and not everybody can go out and hang up a shingle and do that. But again, I think the ones that are really kind of thoughtful about, "I've been in practice for 10 years. I'm looking for this." Generally, when they make that decision, I think that they are finding that it's the right decision for them, but it does take some conviction and some courage, frankly, to kind of take a bet on yourself. But I think that those who are doing it are finding that the rewards of taking that risk are outpacing the risks of failure and otherwise.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Absolutely. And along the same vein, I mean, something that I thought was really interesting about this survey and that I think would also be a risk is the risk of being lonely.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah.  Rio Laine:  I mean, particularly if you're going from a larger firm and you've got lots of coworkers and support staff, other folks around. So I would assume that a lot of solo lawyers would have said, "Yes, I experience a lot of loneliness." But interestingly enough, most respondents in the survey said that they actually don't experience much loneliness. And so, I'm really curious to know, why do you think that is? I mean-  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I think a lot of it has to do with the stage of career that some of those solos may be in. Right? If you had to hang up your shingle right out of law school and you didn't have a good connection base within the legal community already, I think that would be difficult. Right?  Rio Laine:  Yes.  Chris Newbold:  But if you've been out 15 years, you've met people. You've litigated cases against other people. You've referred cases or had cases referred to you. And so, your network of people that you know, you know other solos.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  You can reach out to other solos, go grab a cup of coffee, and then I think they're also garnering support from their families and their spouses and other entities. It does get a little bit challenging when you don't have that person down the office that you can knock on the door and say, "I'm struggling with this particular set of facts or circumstances or this relationship." But that's where, I think, there's a real opportunity for other organized bars to step into that void, thinking about state bars, local bars, because I think there's a real opportunity for them to add value to the solo legal community because of some of those loneliness elements.  But I think, again, the report would tell you that a lot of these folks are pretty well-grounded and have their priorities in line. And so, whether it's, again, exercising and doing the things that make you naturally healthy, I think they have existing networks and professional relationships, and then I think they're making good lifestyle choices.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. So what's some advice then that you would offer to someone who say, "I wanted to be a solo right out of law school"? I mean, obviously, they're going to need to be intentional about building that network.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. Meet people.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Go to local bar meetings. Introduce yourself. Talk about who you are. Seek advice.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Right? I think one of the great things that you can do in life when you don't know a whole lot is ask other people who've been doing it a long time. Right? And that notion of being able to seek advice. You'd be surprised by seeking the advice of others, how much natural stuff comes back to you in terms of other referrals down the road.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  So, again, get out there, network, shake some hands. I know a lot of folks like to just hunker down in an office in this day and age. I think that's the wrong move if you're going out there and trying to build a firm from scratch. I think you got to get out there, tell people what you're doing, invite people to coffee, seek that advice, and I think you'll set yourself up for success.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. That's fantastic. And I think I would also add to that, I mean, don't be shy, and it's okay to not know the answer to something. You're not born knowing everything, and there's definitely another professional out there who has probably asked themselves the same question or handled the same issue.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. And on a representation side of things, you can actually also ask them to be a co-counsel on the case. You can share cases. If it's above what you've done or the sophistication level, you can refer to them. You can participate in watching how that all goes.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  But again, it's that notion of being a lifelong learner and understanding how you can benefit by watching others and seeking the counsel of others.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Yeah. So let's kind of shift our focus a little now to the topic of burnout. Now, this is something that is very common amongst attorneys, and 44% of our respondents said that they had experienced occupational burnout at some point, but also, though, they reported high levels of satisfaction, as we discussed earlier. So how do you reconcile those two things? I mean, you've experienced burnout, but you're also very satisfied. How do we get there?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. Representing clients and knowing that you have the livelihood of others depending upon your ability to get to solutions? Stressful.  Rio Laine:  Yes.  Chris Newbold:  Right?  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  It's just stressful work. Being a lawyer can be stressful. You think about appearing in front of a judge, conducting a deposition, drafting a complex transaction. There's a lot that can be riding. Sometimes millions of dollars can be riding on your crafting the right type of a transactional document. And so, I think the notion of burnout is, I would also kind of put it in this way, that you're going to see peaks and valleys in terms of law practice.  Sometimes you're all in on a trial, and then you kind of crash, and then everything kind of level sets, and sometimes it's not as busy. Right? And so, again, I think, as with most professions, there are going to be fluctuations in the level of stress and anxiety that's created by the workload, and that's where I think some of the coping techniques of how are you dealing with that at those times of burnout becomes so important for you to not go further down that hole, but to kind of maintain a healthy equilibrium that allows you to be your best professional self.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Yeah. Absolutely. And I think that really kind of ties back to the notion of flexibility too. If you're finding that your workload is such that you cannot, it's just overwhelming, and it can't be manageable, then there's an opportunity to maybe pull back and reassess and adjust.  Chris Newbold:  But you got to be really self-reflective, I think, to be able to do that, because I do think one of probably the great stressors of a solo practitioner would be taking on too much than you can handle.  Rio Laine:  Right.  Chris Newbold:  Right? Obviously from a malpractice perspective of caution that, because again, one of the great benefits is you don't have to take on all clients. Again, at some point in your career, you're going to have to take on clients because you need the revenue to be able to do that, but the notion of really being thoughtful about your caseload and what's the right amount of caseload relative to what you can handle, you got to be self-reflective of being able to judge that well.  Rio Laine:  Mm-hmm. Yeah. And I think our survey respondents were definitely reflective, because they did cite workload as kind of the top stressor. So I think aside from self-reflection and being aware of your workload, technology is probably also a good option to help.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah.  Rio Laine:  What are some ways that technology could maybe support with some of those administrative tasks, those things that contribute to a heightened workload?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I think one of the realities of solo practitioners is sometimes what they really love doing is lawyering, and not necessarily running the business.  Rio Laine:  Right.  Chris Newbold:  Right? And the reality is, when you open up a solo practice, you are also running a business. And I think we're fortunate that we're picking up more and more tailwind of technology being an important asset that allows lawyers to do what they love and to rely on technology for the administration of the firm itself, and that's also reducing the cost of entry into the solo space. There used to be a time where you had to go hire a full-time paralegal to be part of your staff as well.  But if you could take out a 60 to $80,000 expense reliance of technology, we haven't even talked about artificial intelligence yet and some of the kind of cautious optimism that technology and AI may be, again, allowing more people to do what they love most, which is lawyering, and doing what they least love about lawyering, and pushing that toward artificial intelligence and the leveraging of technology and case management systems that I think continue to get better and better and better, which allows... Those used to be the domains for larger firms, that they always had all the riches of technology. Now you see almost the democratization of technology coming into the small space, which opens up more opportunity for more people to come into the space.  Rio Laine:  Mm-hmm. Absolutely. And more opportunity for flexibility in your practice-  Chris Newbold:  That's right.  Rio Laine:  ... and structuring your time. Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  That's right. And efficiency.  Rio Laine:  Yes. Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Right? And collecting on your billable hours as opposed to writing those off. Again, when you think about the law practice management systems, they're getting better and better at tracking what are you billing, what are you not billing, what are the causation elements of that, and really feeling like technology is reducing the barriers inherent in people wanting to pursue these types of solo practitioner careers.  Rio Laine:  Mm-hmm. And speaking of folks moving towards the solo space, and you have a theory that people are kind of, in larger, larger numbers, leaving big law and shifting into solo practice. So what do you think is driving that migration?  Chris Newbold:  I would say two things. Again, I think the pandemic was an important kind of demarcation point for a lot of lawyers to say, "What am I doing? Am I genuinely happy or professionally satisfied in practicing law?" And for those who answered negatively, I think that they've thought about, "Maybe I should take my career in a different direction."  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  And so, I think one path to do that would be thinking about a solo practice career. The second is, again, that seeking of flexibility and work-life balance. More and more of us are thinking about considerations like family, parenting time, spouse time, vacation time, and living a well-rounded life where, historically, for a lot of lawyers, being a lawyer was being a lawyer 24/7.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Right? And that came with a lot of consequence, I think, to relationships and so forth. And so, when people, again, think about... I think one of the real interesting elements is the generational realities of what law students are now coming out and saying and what questions they're asking in their interviews as they think about where do they want to go to work, and they're asking about, "Tell me about the wellness commitment of this firm in terms of me being a well-rounded person." That didn't used to be the case. Right?  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  And so, they are thinking about things like flexibility, and that may come. Many firms pay large dollar amounts to associates to come into that firm, but I think that's becoming more and more of a, "Is that exactly what I want? Am I chasing compensation, or am I chasing quality of life?" Most people would want both. So I think that there is a right balance, and I'm not saying it's one versus the other, but I think that there is some real thoughtfulness coming generationally and societally as to, "I only have certain amount of hours in the day. Where do I want those hours to go?" And they're tending toward maybe that being a little bit less work in favor of a more well-rounded work-life balance.  Rio Laine:  Right. And it's interesting, because that is definitely reflected in the survey. I mean, solos tend to be much more proactive about their physical health, about their sleep schedules, taking regular breaks, et cetera, and that's certainly not the case as far as the broader legal community goes. So other than, say, generational kind of considerations, why do you think solos tend to be much more proactive when taking care of their health?  Chris Newbold:  Well, again, I think they have a keener sense of probably who they are and what they're looking for. Again, they probably have experienced some things that have caused them to migrate to wanting to do something different. And when you know yourself, when you know where you are, when you're at your best, there is a tendency for you to then run to that direction.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Right? And again, the only thing that I think has held a lot of people back is, well, a couple things. One, it's pretty scary to be able to do that. The other part of it, frankly, and this is a totally different podcast, frankly, is the realities of law student debt and how many people feel boxed into a career that they generally don't love, because they have to pay law school debts that had them come out of law school with over $100,000 of debt, and they don't feel like they can take that bet on themselves, because they're nervous about the obligations they have in terms of law school debt repayment.  So that's creating what I would call financial anxiety. That does affect the well-being of a lawyer, because when you feel like you're, in essence, doing a law job because you have to service a debt obligation and maybe even doing something that's in an area of practice that you would have been like, "I would have never thought I would be doing this in law. This is not why I went to law school," and some of those realities, I think, are really real for folks who are engaged in law, but in spots where they don't feel like they really want to be for that reason.  Rio Laine:  That makes a lot of sense. Aside from solos kind of having that experience where maybe they kind of had a moment of realization where they were like, "Oh, I need to actually prioritize my well-being," something that I found really interesting and surprising was that only 22% of respondents actually sought mental health treatment despite having experienced high stress. So I'm curious, I mean, what kind of barriers still exist to that, and what are the reasons maybe that someone would be hesitant to kind of seek that support?  Chris Newbold:  My hunch, first of all, is that number is probably even underreported on the survey itself.  Rio Laine:  Right.  Chris Newbold:  Right? A lot of people, I think, are still grappling with... I think one of the things that's been really awesome in society is a willingness for people to talk about their mental health challenges. When you see instances like Simone Biles in the Olympics, that normalizes the reality of people saying, "It's okay to have mental health struggles, and it's okay to seek help." But I will still say, in legal circles, that ability to raise your hand and say, "I need help," is still kind of generally frowned upon as weakness.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Right? And so, that notion of overcoming that and saying, just as when we are dealing with physical ailments, we go to a physical therapist.  Rio Laine:  Yes.  Chris Newbold:  Right? When you're dealing with mental challenges, going and seeking the support of somebody who's trained in that particular area is really a sign of strength. And I think that those numbers over time, generationally, societally, and within the legal sector itself, I think that they will continue to increase.  But we also have a lot of lawyers who think pretty fondly of their ability to be their own problem-solver, and they just kind of naturally kind of say, "I got this," even though sometimes... And a lot of times, there's probably a strong support group around them as well who are probably helping them through some of those issues. So I think it's probably underreported a little bit. It's happening more than you think, but there's still a stigma out there.  Rio Laine:  Right. Absolutely. And do you think that bar associations and legal insurers could maybe be doing more to address that stigma and to break down those barriers and to support solos in reporting and saying, when they do need help, to reach out?  Chris Newbold:  I do. I do. I think the ability for bar associations in specifically to be able to normalize asking for help as being okay, I think, is a real opportunity for them to kind of take the bully pulpit as a voice of the profession and be able to do that. We go to a lot of annual meetings, as you know, at ALPS, and that ability, when you have a wellness panel, to have two or three people who are there to share their stories about challenges, about resilience, about some of the things that they did when they were at their low point, that normalizes behavior for everybody else, and you'd be surprised at how many people walk up to them afterwards and say, "Thank you for sharing your story," because they are struggling as well. And again, that notion of normalizing.  And then I think bar associations, more broadly, they have that ability to, I think, build community, particularly in the solo... When you're in a multimember firm, you have a natural community. When you're a solo, I think bar associations have a real opportunity to become a community-oriented builder of a section or a space for people to come together and share common challenges or common pursuits.  And it doesn't even have to be law-related, frankly. I think that there's innovative ways for bar associations to be able to do that, but I think there's a real opportunity for us as legal insurers who care about solos and bar associations to, in essence, work in partnership to be able to greater provide the support infrastructure for these individuals to thrive in their practice.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Absolutely. And, I mean, I think I would also question, I mean, do you think there's a connection between mental health and frequency of claims from a malpractice standpoint? If you're struggling, you think it's more likely that you'll have a claim?  Chris Newbold:  Absolutely.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I mean, because when you begin a spiral, when you move into a depressed mode, when the stress and anxiety is too much, you're not in your game.  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  Right? When you're not on your game, you miss the statute of limitations. You don't do a conflict check. You don't do some of the things that healthy lawyers are naturally doing. And again, that's when you turn to substance abuse, self-medication, and other things. And we have seen in our own claims files, just when things start to spiral downward, the likelihood of a claim is going to shoot upward.  Rio Laine:  Got it. Yup. That makes sense. Makes sense. So stepping back a little bit from, say, mental health support, I mean, do you believe that the profession as a whole is doing enough to support solos?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I mean, I think I have said this publicly that I think that the well-being movement in general is focused on a lot of great things, but one of the things that needs more attention is the solo community. Now, you could argue that the results of our survey may indicate that they may not need as much help as other portions of the legal community.  But again, I think that there are notions of a lot of people out there practicing law, perhaps on the lonely scale, workload, burnout, and stress because of the nature of the job, who have a greater, not likelihood, but propensity to find themselves in a struggling spot more quickly without infrastructure support underneath them or a safety net.  And so, I think, again, state bars are thinking about that more and more. But again, I'm cautiously optimistic that with technology, with greater discussion, with reduced stigmatization on a variety of these types of issues, that you will start to see, hopefully, these numbers continue to kind of go in a positive direction, because I think, again, when you set the baseline for the profession, it's generally a negative story. I think this is an indication of where our profession can go if we take some of what people are looking for and embrace that from a flexibility and work-life balance perspective.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. So based on the findings and the somewhat surprising findings of the reports, what is some advice that you would offer to someone considering solo practice?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. Do your research. Talk to folks who are already engaged in it. Understand the challenges before you decide to take that jump. Again, there are fewer and fewer barriers that I think are natural impediments for people wanting to take that jump, but know what they are. Be aware of what they are. Try to mitigate those, and then go out and find more community within your network.  And I think, again, I'm optimistic in this particular space that people will find what they're looking for and generally reflect on their legal career and say, "Moving into becoming a solo practitioner was the best thing I ever did."  Rio Laine:  Yeah.  Chris Newbold:  And we hear that story time and time again. We heard it in the anecdotal comments in the survey, that people are genuinely finding their groove as opposed to leaving the profession, which is a net brain drain, and we need more lawyers to fill that. Staying in the profession allows the profession to grow. As the profession grows, you can meet more and more of society's needs from a problem-solving perspective, and we know that there are a lot of needs out there that generally go unmet.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Absolutely. Well, that's fantastic advice. So just to kind of wrap it up, I'm curious to know, what are some trends that you think that we'll see over the next five years? So if we were to do this survey again in five years, do you think there's anything that would continue? Do you think there's new things that would emerge? What are your thoughts?  Chris Newbold:  Yeah. I think the circumstances are right. Societally, we're talking about mental health more. Generationally, folks are being raised in a way in which they're paying more attention to those types of things. And with technology coming, artificial intelligence coming, I think that I'm excited about the prospects for people who want to pursue a solo career, having the means, the willingness, and the courage to naturally kind of go in that direction.  Is it going to work out for everybody? No. Right? But how much will you learn about yourself knowing that you have this great, valuable law degree that your passion is helping people, and then you can do that in a way that doesn't have you bill your time necessarily in eight-minute increments and feel like you're giving up a lot of the things that I think a lot of lawyers struggle with?  And generally, my greatest fear is that people go to law school and ultimately find that they regret the decision that they made. I speak in front of a lot of annual bar meetings. There could be 500 people in the room. I'll ask a very simple question, "If your son or daughter came to you and said, 'Should I go to law school?' would you advise for them to go?" And generally speaking, less than half of the room will raise their hand, and that's a shame.  Rio Laine:  That is a shame.  Chris Newbold:  That indicates that there are systemic issues that people are sitting there going, "I regret the decision that I made." And I am optimistic that through this discussion, through these types of reports and the findings, that we can find a better way for people to thrive and really enjoy being a private practitioner in the legal profession.  Rio Laine:  Awesome. Well, I really hope that that is the case, because, I mean, we need all the lawyers we can get, really.  Chris Newbold:  Yeah.  Rio Laine:  Definitely.  Chris Newbold:  And one of the things, again, what happens with lawyers who are unhappy is they do generally leave the profession. The numbers are pretty staggering. The number of women lawyers who have left the profession, even though they make up more than half the law school classes. Right? Again, you talk about issues of flexibility, acceptance, inclusivity. There are some real devastating impacts on the profession's ability to serve the legal needs of the country when we haven't set up the construct for people to thrive.  And so, I'm most excited about how do we identify those, address those, and then create an environment in which professional satisfaction is where people generally sit there and say, "I'm really proud of being a lawyer, and I don't regret being a lawyer. I'm actually proud to be in this space and the work that I can do to help other people."  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Proud and satisfied.  Chris Newbold:  That's right.  Rio Laine:  That's what we're going for. Great. Well, thanks so much for taking time to sit down with me and talk about the survey and the trends report, Chris.  Chris Newbold:  Thanks, Rio.  Rio Laine:  Really appreciate it. It's always great to hear your insights.  Chris Newbold:  It was fun.  Rio Laine:  Yeah. Thank you so much.  Chris Newbold:  All right.  Rio Laine:  So thank you so much, everybody, for joining us. We'll see you next time on the ALPS In Brief Podcast.   

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is undergoing a major transition after lawmakers and Gov. Mike Kehoe reinstated a gubernatorial board that oversees the agency. But the changes for the police department go beyond the reimposition of the state board. Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office will now be in charge of defending the St. Louis Police Department in certain civil litigation cases. That's because Bailey's office is in charge of defending state agencies against claims to the state's legal defense fund. “The legal expense fund is really the insurance policy for the state,” Bailey said in an interview on Wednesday. “So any claims enumerated in that statute that are in connection with the public officials duties are covered by [the fund] … the state's law firm, the Missouri Attorney General's Office, defends against them.”

Virginia-based trainer Chelsey O'Brien returns to OTTB on Tap as she gears up for the 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover—this time with two OTTBs and twice the determination. Representing the nonprofit Pastured Place, Chelsey introduces us to The Pepsodent Show (“Peppy”), a charismatic 5-year-old gelding by VE Day. With a name that throws it back to the golden age of radio—The Pepsodent Show was a wildly popular 1930s–40s comedy series hosted by Bob Hope, not unlike today's podcasts—Peppy brings brains, athleticism, and a big personality to the table.Chelsey is also retraining her personal mare, Fuzzy Wuzzy, a powerful 4-year-old by Palace, for the barrels and possibly ranch work. In this candid episode, she walks us through how she juggles training two very different OTTBs, her role as a Pastured Place ambassador, and what it means to advocate for Thoroughbred aftercare as both a horsewoman and a mom.From groundwork and restart strategies to hauling, first shows, and building mental fitness, Chelsey shares thoughtful advice for anyone bringing along an off-track Thoroughbred. She also reflects on how organizations like Pastured Place and The Western Thoroughbred are changing the landscape—making OTTBs more visible and accessible in both English and Western disciplines.This episode is part of the RRP Trainer Chronicles, an OTTB on Tap Original Series spotlighting the trainers and Thoroughbreds preparing for the Retired Racehorse Project Makeover. Whether you're considering an OTTB for barrel racing, competitive trail, eventing, or the Thoroughbred Makeover, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways from a trainer who's all heart—and all in.OTTB on Tap is 100% independently produced by two horse girls who love Thoroughbreds and great storytelling. If you enjoy the show, you can support us through Buy Me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/ottbontap. Every bit helps us keep the mics on and the stories flowing.

In this episode of Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager, host Jenny Li Fowler chats with Erica Colaianne, Director of Social Media at the University of Michigan, about the critical art of understanding your audience and staying nimble on social. From building out detailed platform-specific personas to crafting crisis-proof content, Erica shares how her newsroom roots and strategic thinking shape her approach to higher ed communications. If you're looking for real-world strategies for smarter social media management, this is the episode you've been waiting for.Guest Name: Erica Colaianne, Director of Social Media, University of MichiganGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Erica Colaianne is the Director of Social Media at the University of Michigan where she leads the social communications team that creates dynamic content every day for audiences of more than 2.6 million. Representing a world-class institution known for academic excellence, innovative research, and a vast global alumni network, she strategizes content to continuously educate and engage all audiences. She also drives the coordination of cohesive content strategies for the university, bringing social communicators across U-M together. Through her work cultivating engaged communities and building trust with audiences, she leads strategies that successfully demonstrate the immense impact of the university and encapsulate the Wolverine experience.Erica previously worked in communications and marketing at Wayne State University and prior to joining the higher education community she led communications and marketing efforts for a range of organizations including healthcare, media companies and nonprofits. She graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and received a master's degree in integrated marketing communications from Eastern Michigan University. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jenny Li Fowlerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylifowler/https://twitter.com/TheJennyLiAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Texas Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins the crew on 3rd and Longhorn for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview.Welcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show featuring analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football players Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund co-founder Nick Shuley.0:00 - Intro0:31 - Why Sark Came to Texas1:12 - Remembering the 2005 Rose Bowl2:28 - Open Heart Surgery and COVID Season3:36 - Sark's First Impressions of Austin5:11 - From LA to Tuscaloosa to Austin5:51 - Turning the Texas Program Around7:06 - Lessons from Pete Carroll and Nick Saban9:18 - Becoming a Consistent Leader10:03 - Rebuilding the Culture at Texas11:56 - GPA, Draft Picks, and Wins13:01 - Year One in the SEC14:42 - What Makes the SEC So Challenging15:43 - Road Games and Identity15:50 - The Arch Manning Effect17:05 - Arch Manning A Normal Guy with a Famous Name18:25 - Looking Ahead to Ohio State19:41 - Why These Big Games Matter20:04 – Preparing for Ohio State and the Challenge Ahead20:40 – The Value of Playing Big Games in the 12-Team Playoff Era21:01 – Sark's Offensive Influences: Andy Reid, Shanahan Tree, and More22:50 – Learning Defense from Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, and Monte Kiffin24:00 – Why Understanding Defense Makes You a Better Offensive Coach25:04 – College GameDay's Impact and Coach Corso's Legacy26:24 – Navigating Media Demands as Texas Head Coach28:00 – Sark on Gratitude, Perspective, and Representing Texas29:23 – The Importance of Leadership on the Team30:11 – Michael Taaffe and the Next Wave of Texas Leaders31:17 – Developing Leaders Through Culture and Accountability32:06 – Defensive Versatility and Recruiting for Position Flexibility33:20 – Why Multi-Sport Athletes Matter to Sark34:09 – Building a Defense That Can Morph and Adapt35:01 – Trey Moore, Colin Simmons, and the Evolution of Hybrid Players36:22 – PK and the Defensive Staff's Constant Innovation37:21 – Why Austin and Texas Are the Best Place to Play College Football38:04 – Texas' Recent Success in Recruiting, Draft Picks, and Championships39:16 – The Advantage of Austin: No Pro Teams, All Eyes on Texas40:00 – Why Texas Offers More Than Short-Term NIL Deals40:30 – Long-Term Opportunities: Brand, Development, NFL, and Degree41:06 – Texas: Compared to Ivy League and CFB Powerhouses41:28 – Players Turned Media: The Power of the Texas Brand42:02 – Different Paths, Same Result: Former Players Returning to Austin42:47 – Why So Many Greats Come Back to Live in Austin43:06 – Sark on Leadership Philosophy: "Who You Are All the Time"44:11 – Consistency On and Off the Field Defines a Longhorn45:09 – Why “Sometime Guys” Don't Play for Coach Sark45:26 – Representing the Program, University, and 9 Million Viewers46:05 – Discipline Builds Habits, Habits Build Consistency46:50 – Thanking Coach Sark for Joining the Show47:04 – Surprise Gift: A Nostalgic TV Guide Gag48:00 – Final Laughs, Player Teasing, and Hook ‘Em SignoffDerrick Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor: https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker: https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers: https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley: https://www.instagram.com/nickshuley

Rep. Allen Buansi started his elected political career as a Chapel Hill Town Council member and worked as an attorney with the NC Department of Justice before being elected to represent one of the most progressive communities in NC in the General Assembly.   The Dartmouth College graduate talks about navigating partisan divides, staying grounded in Chapel Hill values, and the challenges of pushing local priorities through a legislature often not politically aligned with his district. Skye and Brian also update listeners on the budget, bills moving and some crashing, an unfortunate social media post, #TOTW, and a House page that reminds us of young Skye.   The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.

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On this episode of High Value Discussions, we sit down with the one and only Mohammad Alaqraa. When it comes to being the future of combat sports, that is him. Representing the globally respected American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) and the Nurmagomedov MMA School, Mohammad is a one of a kind athlete and fighter. With a fierce dedication to his craft and a warrior's mindset, he's preparing for his next battle on July 4th in Saudi Arabia, where he'll compete under the banner of PFL MENA. A platform spotlighting top-tier talent across the Middle East.But behind the gloves is a man deeply committed to the journey. A journey marked by sacrifice, growth, and an unshakable belief. Mohammad's story is one grounded in faith, fueled by hunger, and driven by a mindset few can maintain. This episode dives into his training philosophy, cultural roots, and what it means to live like a warrior both inside and outside the cage.High Value Discussions is produced/edited by: https://assetmediaproduction.com/If you could be so kind and subscribe to my Youtube channel, like, comment, and share.As well as giving a 5 star rating followed by a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify.This helps the show grow tremendously, and I would greatly appreciate the support as I promise to continue to give value to each and every one of you.Connect with Mohammad Alaqraa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo_alaqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moalaqFollow High Value Discussions Socials:YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@HighValueDiscussions/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-value-discussions/id1704921472Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55cxAJO4lPphznNGTTo1A8Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvaluediscussions/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highvaluediscussionsX: https://x.com/hvanalysisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gonzalez-4b21a72b1/

In McKinney v. Combs et al., Case No. 24-CV-03931, defendants Sean Combs, along with several associated entities including Bad Boy Entertainment LLC, Sean John Clothing LLC, and Daddy's House Recordings, Inc., submitted a letter to Judge Buchwald outlining their motion to dismiss the plaintiff's Amended Complaint. The defendants argue that the claims lack substantive legal merit and that procedural deficiencies render the case unsustainable. Representing both Sean Combs and the corporate defendants, they emphasize the insufficiency of the allegations and seek dismissal based on the failure to establish a valid cause of action under applicable laws. The filing complies with the court's procedural requirements and aims to streamline resolution.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.621909.40.0.pdf

In McKinney v. Combs et al., Case No. 24-CV-03931, defendants Sean Combs, along with several associated entities including Bad Boy Entertainment LLC, Sean John Clothing LLC, and Daddy's House Recordings, Inc., submitted a letter to Judge Buchwald outlining their motion to dismiss the plaintiff's Amended Complaint. The defendants argue that the claims lack substantive legal merit and that procedural deficiencies render the case unsustainable. Representing both Sean Combs and the corporate defendants, they emphasize the insufficiency of the allegations and seek dismissal based on the failure to establish a valid cause of action under applicable laws. The filing complies with the court's procedural requirements and aims to streamline resolution.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.621909.40.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This week on True North True Crime, we're stepping outside our usual format to offer a rare look behind the badge. Sergeant Chris Voller of the National Police Federation joins us for a candid conversation about the realities of frontline policing in 2025. Representing over 20,000 RCMP members across Canada, Chris sheds light on the challenges officers face—from under-resourcing and public perception to mental health and media narratives.We explore the evolving demands of the job, the strain of working short-staffed, and the importance of context and balance in how cases—and officers—are portrayed in the media. Chris also shares his personal journey in policing, what led him to advocacy, and the work the NPF is doing to support those who protect Canadians.It's a nuanced, eye-opening discussion designed to help listeners understand the human side of policing.Chris Voller social links:https://www.instagram.com/chris_voller_npf/https://www.facebook.com/chris.voller.npfThe National Police Federation:https://npf-fpn.com/--This podcast is recorded on the territories of the Coast Salish people.Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpodMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tntcpodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Rodell is a seasoned public policy professional specializing in technology and free speech advocacy. She currently serves as Public Policy Manager at X (formerly Twitter), where she leads legislative and executive engagement efforts across the U.S. Prior to this, she was the State Policy Manager at the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), advancing policy on content moderation, privacy, digital taxation, and antitrust. Earlier in her career, Jordan tracked emerging legislation at Stateside Associates, with a focus on tech, privacy, and economic development. She began her work in policy at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), advocating for small businesses in Tennessee. Jordan holds a B.B.A. from Florida Atlantic University.

In this video, we delve into the recent pretrial hearing where Lori Vallow Daybell attempted to challenge the state's use of aggravating factors in her sentencing. Representing herself, Lori's motion was denied by Judge Justin Beresky, who clarified the legal procedures surrounding aggravating factors and their role in the sentencing phase. We also explore Lori's request for the judge's recusal and her concerns about courtroom accommodations.#LoriVallowDaybell #TrueCrime #AggravatingFactors #SelfRepresentation #CourtroomDrama #ArizonaTrial #BlakelyCase #LegalProcedures #JudgeBeresky #DoomsdayMom=======================================Order Deceived, An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult. (Signed and shipped FREE in USA) https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DYVV8R6AQELKGOrder She Knew No Fear (Signed and Free USA Shipping) https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/9NKCKQ5EUHR6YDONATE to Profiling Evil: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455SSUPPORT our Podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1213394/support

Former NHLer Raffi Torres joined OverDrive to discuss his experience playing throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the physicality stature in his career and the difference of eras, representing the Oilers, playing in the Stanley Cup Final, Connor McDavid's incredible skill set and more.

Episode SummaryErin and Rachel travel 700 years into the future to discuss WALL-E (2008), Pixar's robot romance with an unintentionally anti-capitalist message. Fatphobia and misogyny make this dystopian tale unwatchable despite its endearing protagonist, striking animation, and moments of nostalgia. Episode BibliographyThe 81st Academy Awards | 2009. (2009, February 22). Oscars.org. https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2009Akers, D. (2008, June 9). Wall-E: A Movie With a Full Heart, or A Tribute to Justin. Spectrum. https://spectrummagazine.org/news/wall-e-movie-full-heart-or-tribute-justin/Allen, C. (2008, July 13). Wall-E doesn't say anything. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/la-op-allen13-2008jul13-story.htmlAnderson, C.T. (2012). Post-apocalyptic nostalgia: WALL-E, garbage, and American ambivalence toward manufactured goods. Literature Interpretation Theory, 23(3), 267-282, DOI: 10.1080/10436928.2012.703598Ball, S. (2009, January 23). Mr. Oscar, Tear Down This Wall! 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Season 5: Episode 210In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Jeffrey Smith of Valent U.S.A. and Dr. Frank Wong of Bayer Crop Science to discuss the essential and often misunderstood role of crop protection in modern agriculture. Representing the Growing Matters coalition, Jeff and Frank dive into the importance of science-based advocacy, the value of stewardship, and the continued fight to ensure farmers have access to the tools they need to protect their crops and yields.The conversation covers the mission of Growing Matters and the BeSure! campaign, the science behind neonicotinoid products, and the regulatory challenges posed by misinformation and shifting political winds. Jeff shares insight from his decades of work building coalitions to defend key crop protection chemistries, while Frank explains the rigorous safety and regulatory processes behind pesticide approvals and the responsibility that applicators hold.Listeners will walk away with practical reminders about treated seed, foliar applications, label compliance, and why good stewardship matters—not just for safety, but for the long-term resilience of agriculture. With a candid and even humorous look at the intersection of science, policy, and public perception, this episode offers clarity in a time when growers need it most.To learn more about Brenda and her services, visit https://growingmatters.org.#farm #smartfarming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com

In January 2024, Sean "Diddy" Combs faced a $10 million lawsuit filed by Charles Kenyatta Jr., also known as Charlie Cee, an inmate at New York's Collins Correctional Facility. Kenyatta accused Diddy of trademark infringement and breach of contract, alleging unauthorized use of the phrase "Act Bad," which Kenyatta claimed to have trademarked. He asserted that Diddy released a single titled "Act Bad" in 2023 and sold related merchandise without his consent. Kenyatta further claimed that his attorney's attempts to address the issue with Diddy's legal team were ignored, leading to the lawsuit seeking substantial damages. Kenyatta contended that, due to his incarceration, he was unable to sign any agreements and expected contracts to be managed through his Power of Attorney. He alleged that Diddy, along with an unidentified associate referred to as John Doe, conspired to exclude him from potential profits associated with the "Act Bad" brand. Kenyatta also expressed concern that Diddy's involvement in various controversies, including sexual assault allegations, had tarnished the "Act Bad" trademark. Representing himself in the lawsuit, Kenyatta sought $10 million in damages for the alleged unauthorized use and the subsequent impact on his brand.(commercial at 9:42)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628369.1.0.pdf

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Send us a textIn today's episode, I am chatting with Caitlin Miller, represented by The Steve Laube Agency. Caitlin has been writing stories for nearly a decade and self-published two books in 2022. She has also been an English teacher to Japanese students for six years and a freelance editor for two years. When she's not writing or editing, Caitlin loves frequenting bookstores and coffee shops, and you'll often find her with her nose in a book or a pen in hand as she jots down storyline ideas. Caitlin is an award-winning author and poet. We discussed both of her novels within this episode, The Memories We Painted and Our Yellow Tape Letters.  Episode Highlights:Her experience moving around the world with her family as English teachers, including her favorite place to have lived.Writing an epistolary novel inspired by her love of letter writing and how she keeps up a penpal relationship to this day.Using fiction as a tool for empathy, healing and self-discovery. Crafting stories with representation of physical disabilities and mental health. Her book flight includes books representing this theme.Connect with Caitlin Miller:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBooks and authors mentioned in the episode:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie BarrowsThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth BrowerAir by Monica Roe (Ep. 94)Set the Stars Alight by Amanda DykesThe Elusive Truth of Lily Temple by Joanna Davidson PolitanoBook FlightAn Hour Unspent by Rosanna M. WhiteHe Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda CoxThe Memories We Painted by Caitlin MillerReady for a monthly literary adventure? We now have the BFF Book Club. Join us each month to explore a new book. After reading, connect with fellow book lovers and meet the author in a live interview! Can't make it live? Don't worry—we'll send you the recording. You can find all our upcoming book club selections HERE. Support the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Congressman August Pfluger—Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, decorated Air Force veteran, and proud seventh-generation Texan—for an in-depth conversation on the path forward for America's economy, energy independence, and national security. Congressman Pfluger discusses why predictability in the tax code is essential for families, entrepreneurs, and innovators alike. As the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act faces expiration, Pfluger makes the case for why extending—and ideally making permanent—those provisions is not just a matter of policy, but a critical step to preserve America's competitive edge and avoid economic backsliding. He also shares how the Republican Study Committee, now the largest conservative caucus in Congress with 189 members, is working to restore fiscal discipline, protect family-owned farms from devastating inheritance taxes, and ensure American businesses have the confidence to invest and grow. The conversation dives into the real-world impact of smart tax policy, using examples like a small business in rural Ohio that was able to give employees a 40% raise thanks to the Trump tax cuts. Congressman Pfluger also breaks down the growing demand for domestic energy production—driven in part by rising electricity needs from data centers and AI—and why energy security is inseparable from national security. Representing one of the largest and most quintessentially Texan districts in the country, Congressman Pfluger shares what makes his constituents special, why the Permian Basin is a story of American innovation, and what it means to fight for the freedom and opportunity they hold dear. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand how principled leadership, clear policy direction, and bold vision can help secure a stronger future for all Americans.