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Andy Trares and Sarah Edelman joined us on today's show to share the mission and work of the May Dugan Center in Cleveland, which helps people to enrich and enhance their lives and community. The May Dugan Center is a lifeline for over 20,000 individuals and families who need effective and meaningful programs that will improve their lives and their communities.Website - Home | May Dugan Center  Andy Trares - Andy Trares | LinkedIn Deputy Director, May Dugan Center Sarah Edelman - Sarah Edelman | LinkedIn Director of Education and Resource Center, May Dugan Center 

Shanley Olszowy, Western Problem Gambling Resource Center, on mobile sports betting's effect on problem gambling

We're checking in with our helpful foodservice experts at SoCal Gas to be updated on their various programs to assist Chefs and Restaurateurs. Gina Christian (Foodservice Technical Specialist) will be explaining what's available at the Energy Resource Center in Downey … Continue reading → The post Show 564, February 10, 2024: SoCal Gas' Energy Resource Center and Ongoing Programs Supporting Foodservice Entities appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

Our conversation for The Valley Business Today with Niki Foster from the Front Royal Warren County Chamber of Commerce included Liz Conn Rishel, a board member of the Front Royal Women's Resource Center and new business owner. Liz gave an overview of the Women's Resource Center's programs, initiatives, and events. She told us about her new business ventures: The Pink Thread Co-op and Pink Thread Financial. Our conversation also touched on financial literacy for women and the importance of setting goals and understanding personal finances.

Welcome to Everyday Business, Yeo & Yeo's podcast. On episode 31, host Peter Bender, leader of Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management, is joined by Matthew Cash, financial planning consultant for Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Long-term care planning is important because it can help ensure that you have the financial resources to cover long-term care expenses without depleting your savings or burdening your loved ones. A variety of long-term care insurance options are available, and it is important to understand the different types of policies and how they align with your financial situation and preferences. If you are unsure where to start, it is advisable to seek guidance from a financial professional. On episode 31 of Everyday Business, host Peter Bender, leader of Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management, is joined by Matthew Cash, financial planning consultant for Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Listen in as Pete and Matt discuss long-term care – what it is and why it's important, the different types of long-term care insurance and how to get started with long-term care planning. Thank you for tuning in to Yeo & Yeo's Everyday Business podcast. Yeo & Yeo's podcast can be heard on Apple Podcasts, PodBean and, of course, our website. Please subscribe, rate and review. For more business insights, visit our Resource Center and subscribe to our eNewsletters. DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is believed to be valid and accurate on the date it was first published. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the podcast reflect the views of the speakers. This podcast does not constitute tax, accounting, legal or other business advice or an advisor-client relationship. Before making any decision or taking action, consult with a professional regarding your specific circumstances. Investment advisory services are offered through Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Commission-based securities products are offered through Avantax Investment ServicesSM, Member FINRA, SIPC. Insurance services offered through licensed agents of Avantax Planning Partners. 3200 Olympus Blvd., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019. The Avantax entities are independent of and unrelated to Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management. This material is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, tax or other advice or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. Indices are unmanaged, represent past performance, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Consult with your financial, tax or other appropriate advisors on all matters pertaining to financial, accounting or tax obligations and requirements. Check the background of Pete Bender on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

The Women's Resource Center was one of several nonprofits that benefited from the 4Front Foundation's 2023 Grant Cycle. Hear about the project they're using that money for, and how you can help!

  Dave and Debbie report live from the Gerald E. King women's resource center and shelter in downtown SLC. As wet, cold, and snowy weather hits Utah today, D2 talks about Utah's recent enforcement of 'Code Blue' alerts. When the weather reaches certain measurements of cold, shelters across the state enforce specific protective measures. Program director at the resource center Kallie Mckown joins the show to talk about winter overflow, and how you can help.  

Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Elshafay-Aly, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe sit down behind the mic with Robin Pierce, executive director of the Plattsburgh-based Advocacy and Resource Center that provides for North Country residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Today's SWAPA number is 745. That's how many pilots that have entered longterm disability since 2020. As our pilot group is considering the TA before them, we'd like to zero in on an area of our contract that holds a lot of confusion for our members and their families, and that is disability. To better understand how disability works, what is changing and what we've seen from Q&A on the Contract 2020 Resource Center, we have on today's show, NC member and benefits expert, Damian Jennette.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.orgFollow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

Dr. Jeff Bumpous interviews Drs. Rabalais, Saner and Weingartner as he explores the history and evolution of key programs in the Office of Professional and Educational Development. If you are considering either the HPE or LIAM programs, you will want to listen to this episode to better understand the context for these two faculty development offerings. Do you have comments or questions about Faculty Feed? Contact us at FacFeed@louisville.edu. We look forward to hearing from you. Program and Resource Center (accessible by UofL personnel only)   Health Professions Education Certificate and Masters Degree Programs Planning Your Career Path Module --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hscfacdev/message

Debbie Riddle is an Anti-Stalking Advocate whose sister Peggy Klinke was stalked and murdered by her ex-boyfriend. After Peggy's death, Debbie refused to remain silent about the extreme failures in our criminal justice system and set out on a mission to get the system fixed and began telling Peggy's story to anyone that would listen. She caught the attention of Tracy Bahm, the Director of the Stalking Resource Center and they took Peggy's story to Washington D.C. where they testified at a congressional briefing and declared January, “National Stalking Awareness Month” in honor of Peggy.  Debbie has spoken throughout the US, at law enforcement trainings, advocate trainings and college campuses and has worked with then Senator Joe Biden, Advocate Erin Brockovich, and Lifetime Television to continue to spread awareness about the dangers of stalking. Also joining us is Dana Fleitman, the Associate Advisor at the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (known as SPARC) a project of AEquitas funded by the DOJ Office on Violence Against Women. GUEST LINKS: SPARC Website https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/followuslegally?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== NSAM Day of Action - January 18tb https://www.stalkingawareness.org/day-of-action-2024/ Victim Connect Resource Center https://victimconnect.org/ SPONSOR LINKS: The Last Trip - Podcast Listen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Follow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN STORY TO SHARE? E-MAIL US strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com Instagram: @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Welcome to Everyday Business, Yeo & Yeo's podcast. On episode 30, host Peter Bender, leader of Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management, is joined by Matthew Cash, financial planning consultant for Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Legacy planning goes beyond wealth and age; it's crucial for anyone aiming to make a lasting impact by ensuring their values, assets, and priorities are passed on meaningfully and tax-efficiently. Regardless of whether legacy planning involves financial support for loved ones, education, charitable giving, or fulfilling personal values and life lessons, it is a fundamental aspect of financial planning. Listen in as Pete and Matt discuss legacy planning, why it's important and some strategies to consider when incorporating your legacy into your financial plan. Yeo & Yeo's Everyday Business podcast covers tax, accounting, technology, and financial topics to help you and your business thrive. The podcast can be heard on Apple Podcasts, PodBean and, of course, our website. Please subscribe, rate and review. For more business insights, visit our Resource Center and subscribe to our eNewsletters. DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is believed to be valid and accurate on the date it was first published. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the podcast reflect the views of the speakers. This podcast does not constitute tax, accounting, legal or other business advice or an advisor-client relationship. Before making any decision or taking action, consult with a professional regarding your specific circumstances. Investment advisory services are offered through Avantax Planning Partners℠. Commission-based securities products are offered through Avantax Investment Services℠, Member FINRA, SIPC. Insurance services offered through licensed agents of Avantax Planning Partners. 3200 Olympus Blvd., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019. The Avantax entities are independent of and unrelated to Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management. This material is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, tax or other advice or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. Indices are unmanaged, represent past performance, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Consult with your financial, tax or other appropriate advisors on all matters pertaining to financial, accounting or tax obligations and requirements. Check the background of Pete Bender on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Art Gallery and Resource Center was established in 2000 to fill a void: to bring a real high-quality Rare Bookstore to the Dallas area. Our passion for excellence is what drove us from the beginning and it still drives us now. In fact, it's what makes us tick. Many times, it's the most ordinary products that make the biggest impact on our daily lives. At Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Art Gallery and Resource Center, we believe that by offering the best of the best in even the simplest products, we can make a big difference in the lives of our customers. So, what are you waiting for? Come visit us at 4466 South Marsalis Avenue, Dallas, email us, or pick up the phone (214)943-8262 and give us a call! We look forward to meeting you. Email your positive music by BIPOC artists to melchizedekllc at gmail dot com. Email us your Guest Suggestions too. Rate & Review the podcast. Leave us a message to play on the next episode. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠@ FRENCHAIRE_GARDNER ⁠⁠ Watch the Live video of this conversation at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/Cztw5jOO2Ub/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠ SHOP FRENCHAIRE'S BOOKS & ARTSY MERCH: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.frenchaire.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Joy in the Journey Vol 2⁠⁠⁠⁠The "Strategy" in Struggle Mini-ebook Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://frenchyswonders.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/frenchaireg⁠⁠⁠ AFFILIATE LINK FOR OMNIA RADIATION BALANCER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.omniaradiationbalancer.comE?p=B1dZwBsTD⁠⁠⁠⁠ USE CODE BE FOR 10% OFF Your support is urgently needed. Your contribution will ensure continued programming, assist with purchasing equipment (mics), and annual fees for streaming services (StreamYard/Zoom). ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/Frenchaire⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paypal.me/Frenchaire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Frenchaire⁠⁠⁠ Cashapp $Beandusllc Venmo Frenchaire-Gardner --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/news-you-can-use/message

Learn more about Attorney Yolanda R. Mack by visiting www.yolandaforjudge.comA Conversation with Deputy District Attorney Yolanda R. Mack:In this episode, we sit down with Yolanda R. Mack, Deputy District Attorney of Fulton County and candidate for state court judge. Join us as we delve into Attorney Mack's extensive experience in the sexual assault division, discussing the challenges, victories, and the commitment to justice that drives her candidacy.Episode Highlights:1. Explore Attorney Mack's journey from serving as Deputy District Attorney to their decision to run for state court judge, and the unique perspective they bring to the bench.2. Gain insights into the intricacies of handling sexual assault cases, understanding the legal nuances, and the importance of empathy and sensitivity in pursuing justice.3. Learn about Attorney Mack's vision for the state court, the key issues they aim to address, and their commitment to fostering a fair and impartial judicial system.4. We discuss the challenges faced by the legal system in addressing sexual assault cases and proposes potential solutions for creating a more supportive and effective judicial environment.5. Hear about Attorney Mack's efforts to engage with the community, bridging the gap between the legal system and the public, and fostering trust in the pursuit of justice.Conclusion:As we conclude this episode, gain a deeper understanding of the crucial role played by Deputy District Attorney Mack's in the sexual assault division and their aspirations to continue serving the community as a state court judge. Join us in this insightful conversation about justice, empathy, and the path to a more equitable legal system.Resources:Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 International Women's House: 770-413-5557 www.internationalwomenshouse.orgWomen's Resource Center: 404-688-9436 www.wrcdv.orgSupport the show

Amber Alyssa Tuccaro was a young mother and member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation, living in Fort McMurray, Canada. In August of 2010, while on a trip to Edmonton with her son and a friend, Amber decided to hitchhike into the city, but after doing so, she was never seen again. Her mom reported her missing. However, the RCMP wouldn't listen and didn't care. They did next to nothing to search for Amber and even destroyed her personal belongings. For 2 years, her family was without answers until August of 2012 came around, and the RCMP released a 1-minute recording from a 17-minute call that Amber placed on the day it's believed she died. That day, Amber called her brother and because he was incarcerated, it was recorded and stored. In the recording, you can hear Amber begin to worry that the man who picked her up is not taking her where she wants to go. Her body was found 4 days after the recording was released, and there has been no justice to this day. National Indigenous Women's Resource Center: https://www.niwrc.org/ Reclaiming Power & Peace: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content...  RCMP Investigation Report: https://www.scribd.com/document/41476... RCMP Alberta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RCMPAlberta I am requesting information on the murder of First Nation's woman Amber Tuccaro. Please inform the public about what is being done to find her killer and get justice after all these years. #JusticeForAmberTuccaro @RCMPAlberta Email: RCMP.ALBERTA.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca From now until the end of the year I am matching donations to NCMEC! See our progress, make a donation, and track my contributions here: https://give.missingkids.org/campaign...  Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE Huggies Pretty Litter Rocket Money Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com

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In this episode, Bob speaks with Mission Valley Branch Library Manager, Karen Reilly and Youth Services Librarian, Marika Jeffrey about the branch's new Homeschool Resource Center. They discuss identifying the community need for the center, the homeschool community that relies on the space, and all else the Center has to offer. Mission Valley Branch Library Homeschool Resource CenterMission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch LibrarySlow Down Swap Party with I Love a Clean San DiegoThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

This episode recorded live at the 8th Annual Becker's HIT + DH + RCM Conference in Chicago features Carol Yarbrough, Business Operations Manager for the Telehealth Resource Center at UCSF Health. Here, she discusses impacts CMS is going to have on overall healthcare, changes in telehealth policy and reimbursement, other initiatives at UCSF, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 8th Annual Becker's HIT + DH + RCM Conference in Chicago features Carol Yarbrough, Business Operations Manager for the Telehealth Resource Center at UCSF Health. Here, she discusses impacts CMS is going to have on overall healthcare, changes in telehealth policy and reimbursement, other initiatives at UCSF, and more.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Dec 5th Publish Date:  Dec 4th HENSSLER 15 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, December5th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to Walt Disney. *** 12.05.23 - BIRTHDAY - WALT DISNEY*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Kia Mall of Georgia. Republicans propose splitting Gwinnett between four congressional districts. Primerica Employees Collect More Than 36,000 Food Items for The Salvation Army Frosty Fun series set to entertain during the holidays in Duluth. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG STORY 1: Republicans propose splitting Gwinnett between four congressional districts Republicans in the Georgia General Assembly plan to split Gwinnett County among four congressional districts to comply with a federal court ruling. The proposal, unveiled by the state Senate redistricting committee, avoids creating a single district with a majority of Gwinnett County and moves 7th Congressional District Rep. Lucy McBath, a Democrat, out of her Gwinnett-based district. This follows the 2021 redrawing of McBath's previous district to be heavily Republican. The current plan aims to meet the court's order for a new majority Black congressional district in west Atlanta without sacrificing any GOP-held seats. Speaker of the House Jon Burns endorsed the proposal. STORY 2: Primerica Employees Collect More Than 36,000 Food Items For The Salvation Army Primerica's internal group, PULSO, exceeded its goal for the Salvation Army Can-A-Thon food drive by collecting 4,459 canned and dry food items, surpassing last year's total. The annual food drive serves as a precursor to the Salvation Army's Can-A-Thon events in metro Atlanta. Primerica, the largest contributor to the Can-A-Thon effort in the area, played a significant role in supporting the Salvation Army's pantries, contributing over 200,000 canned and dry food items in the last two years. This year's donations, though slightly below previous figures, will still make a substantial impact on the community. STORY 3: Frosty Fun series set to entertain during the holidays in Duluth Duluth is hosting its popular Frosty Fun series with various events, activities, and live music throughout the winter. The Winter Games on Dec. 10 will include axe throwing and frosty competitions. Snow Mazing, an inflatable frosty maze, will be available on Dec. 19 and 20. Toboggan Tunnell, a thrilling mix of speed and adrenaline, can be enjoyed on Dec. 21-23. Other activities include the Snow Playground on Dec. 27, Giant Snow Slide on Dec. 28, and Inflatable Wonderland on Dec. 29-30. On New Year's Eve, a frosty celebration with Jessica It's All Good will feature crafts, photo ops, and a noon drop. The series concludes with Jack Frost's magic tricks and 2024-themed ice sculptures on Jan. 2. Live music and various activities are part of each event. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back. Break 2: Peggy Slappy – TOM WAGES – DTL STORY 4: Study challenges widely held beliefs about Vitamin D and bone health A major clinical trial conducted by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that vitamin D supplements do not improve bone strength or prevent fractures in children. The trial involved Mongolian children aged six to 13, a population with a high bone fracture burden and prevalent vitamin D deficiency. Although the supplements effectively raised vitamin D levels from deficiency to normal, they had no impact on fracture risk or bone strength. This finding challenges widely held perceptions about the effects of vitamin D on bone health. The study is likely to prompt a reconsideration of the impacts of vitamin D supplements. STORY 5: Gwinnett Chamber Honors 2023 Small Business Award Winners The Gwinnett Chamber recently held its annual Small Business Awards, recognizing exceptional business practices and entrepreneurial excellence. Ten winners were selected from 100 finalists across various categories. The Community Contributor Award went to SPARC (Single Parents Alliance & Resource Center), while Eclipse Gaming Systems received the Culture Creator Award. The Emerging Entrepreneur Award was presented to Charbel Aoun of Georgia First Generation Foundation, and the Launch Award went to Sugarloaf Wellness Center. Other winners included Danielle Hudson-Laughlin (SAGE Business Counsel), Bring The Crew, Team Ryan Automotive, NEMA, Inc., Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, and Bin Liu of SimpleFloors. We'll be back in a moment. Break 3:  ESOG - INGLES 10 – GLOW LIGHT SHOW STORY 6: Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason Highlights New City Marshals In State Of The City Address Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason addressed concerns about crime in parts of the city, particularly along major corridors, in his State of the City address. While overall safety remains better than surrounding areas, a spike in crime, especially motor vehicle thefts in the Holcomb Bridge Road and Jimmy Carter Boulevard corridor, prompted action. The city introduced its own City Marshal department, supplementing efforts by Gwinnett County Police. The Marshal Service, distinct from the police, focuses on community safety. In addition to marshals, the city has expanded its street camera program with over 50 license plate reader cameras and a camera registration system. STORY 7: In face of threats, election workers vow: ‘You are not disrupting the democratic process' Election workers nationwide are facing an increase in threats and harassment since the 2020 presidential election. Lies about "rigged" elections have fueled conspiracy theories, leading to threats against election workers. As a response, some states have enacted new protections and increased criminal penalties for those threatening or interfering with election workers. However, this has not prevented an exodus of election officials from their positions, leaving a gap in institutional knowledge and potentially increasing the likelihood of errors. Election offices are investing in security measures, including fortifying buildings and providing training, to ensure the safety of workers. We'll have final thoughts after this. Break 4: Henssler 60 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at Gwinnettdailypost.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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In this episode, Payton discusses the disappearance of pregnant 22-year-old, Savanna Greywind. When her baby turns up alive, the investigation reveals a suspect close to home. Socials, Ad discounts, and more: https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Case Sources: “Searching for Savanna: The Murder of One Native American Woman and the Violence Against the Many” by Mona Gable The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - https://www.niwrc.org/restoration-magazine/february-2022/government-accountability-office-releases-mmiw-report CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gruesome-details-in-case-of-pregnant-woman-killed-for-baby-as-neighbor-is-sentenced/ AETV - https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/murder-of-native-woman-baby-stolen TwinCities.com - https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/03/savanna-greywind-wasnt-dead-when-baby-cut-from-womb-prosecutors-say-at-abductors-sentencing/ KX News - https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-the-story-of-savanna-lafontaine-greywind/ Grand Forks Herald - https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/north-dakota/book-retells-heinous-fargo-crime-against-savanna-lafontaine-greywind-one-of-many-against-indigenous-women People.com - https://people.com/crime/savanna-greywind-baby-cut-out-box-cutter/ NY Daily News - https://www.nydailynews.com/2018/09/25/savanna-lafontaine-greywinds-killer-says-she-cut-unborn-baby-out-of-womb-amid-pressure-from-boyfriend-to-produce-a-baby/ Medium.com - https://medium.com/illumination-curated/savanna-greywind-brutally-murdered-over-her-baby-d997c4b6bc14 Oxygen.com - https://www.oxygen.com/killer-motive/crime-time/savanna-greywind-stolen-baby-haisley-jo-ashton-matheny-brooke-crews The Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/08/31/this-is-our-baby-couple-charged-in-pregnant-womans-murder-taking-her-child/ InForum.com - https://www.inforum.com/newsmd/what-we-learned-timeline-of-savannas-killing-and-baby-abduction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Everyday Business, Yeo & Yeo's podcast. On episode 29 of Everyday Business, host Peter Bender, leader of Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management, is joined by Matthew Cash, financial planning consultant for Avantax Planning PartnersSM and Andrew Matuzak, a Wealth Management Specialist in Yeo & Yeo's Saginaw office.  Charitable giving is a meaningful way to support the causes you care about and can also save you money on taxes. Several tax-efficient charitable giving strategies are available, such as qualified charitable distributions, donor-advised funds, gifting appreciated stock, and bunching. When determining which organizations or charities to donate to, it is important to consider your values and the causes that matter most to you, and research the charities to ensure they use donations effectively. Listen in as Pete, Matt and Andrew discuss the significance of charitable giving and tax-intelligent strategies to amplify the impact of your generosity. Yeo & Yeo's Everyday Business podcast covers tax, accounting, technology, and financial topics to help you and your business thrive. The podcast can be heard on Apple Podcasts, PodBean and, of course, our website. Please subscribe, rate and review. For more business insights, visit our Resource Center and subscribe to our eNewsletters. DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is believed to be valid and accurate on the date it was first published. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the podcast reflect the views of the speakers. This podcast does not constitute tax, accounting, legal or other business advice or an advisor-client relationship. Before making any decision or taking action, consult with a professional regarding your specific circumstances. Investment advisory services are offered through Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Commission-based securities products are offered through Avantax Investment ServicesSM, Member FINRA, SIPC. Insurance services offered through licensed agents of Avantax Planning Partners. 3200 Olympus Blvd., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019. The Avantax entities are independent of and unrelated to Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management. This material is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, tax or other advice or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. Indices are unmanaged, represent past performance, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Consult with your financial, tax or other appropriate advisors on all matters pertaining to financial, accounting or tax obligations and requirements. Check the background of Pete Bender on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

Courtney D'allaird (They/Them/Theirs) is the Director of the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC). D'allaird talked with Victor Max Valentine about how they became a part of the University at Albany's student advocacy Group and about the resources the center has to offer, why it was founded and the steps they are taking to make student life easier for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

In this episode, Liz Beth Raybon and Allison Gaillard share their journey of running and building strong Christian friendships through their running group Gals for His Glory. They talk about starting as beginners, the races they have participated in, and the lessons they have learned along the way. They also discuss the upcoming Run to the Light 5K, a charity race to support the Alpha Women's Resource Center.Liz Beth RaybonRaces MentionedAzalea Trail RunBig Beach Half MarathonPensacola Double Bridge 15kRun to the Light 5kShout OutsSusan HendersonSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, including signing up for our upcoming training program, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, coding tutoring, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisKellie LandrumJenni ZimlichJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell Gustavson

It's a program to encourage civics education and community involvement among middle school students... registration is now open for the National Civics Bee, from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers around the country (at 14:19) --- Showing our thanks to all who have served, the Library of Congress wants to preserve your stories as part of their ongoing Veterans History Project (at 21:44) --- Around Town: It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the annual Turkey Trot 5K to benefit the Women's Resource Center (at 45:07)

Here we're responding to listener emails requesting an episode on how to navigate being queer while also living in religious communities where it's stigmatized to be LGBTQ+. To explore this tension, we interview LGBTQ+ activist, Chaim Levin, who speaks about his experience being gay, coming out, and ultimately closing the conversion therapy center used amongst his religious community. This episode was made via a conversation between teens and Chaim, but teen voices have been re-recorded with adult ones to preserve their anonymity.  Many folks who work on TTL identify publically as LGBTQ+ and we've made previous episodes on the topic including Coming Out Story and Queerness. If you're looking for more resources, check out The Trevor Project's Resource Center. If you have any requests for episode topics or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out to us at team@thisteenagelife.org. Below are some resources for 

York Tec Centro brindará educación básica para adultos, capacitación lingüística y de habilidades laborales y asesoramiento profesional a personas históricamente desatendidas en la comunidad de York.  SACA se ha asociado con York Community Resource Center, una organización sin fines de lucro que administrará los programas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral que se ofrecerán en Tec Centro York. El nuevo Tec Centro está ubicado en la antigua sucursal bancaria de M&T en 800 E. Market St. 17403 en York. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocentro/message

Brian Lentes, ASTHO Senior Director of Public Health Infrastructure, discusses the supports offered by the ASTHO STAR Center; Stephen Covey, a well-known author, says leaders first need to build trust within the public health agency before expanding outside the organization; ASTHO has resources on leveraging public health funding initiatives to support housing and food access; and Public Health Thank You Day is November 20th. ASTHO Webpage: STAR Center ASTHO Webpage: Braiding and Layering Funding to Address Housing and Food Insecurity American Public Health Association Webpage: Public Health Thank You Day  

Discover the benefits of myofunctional therapy and the importance of addressing orofacial muscle dysfunction on this latest episode of Deep Into Sleep Podcast with guest Renata Nehme - Owner of Myo Moves and Founder of Airway Circle - Education & Resource Center for AIRWAY Professionals.Renata shares insights on improving sleep quality through mouth taping and the role of myofunctional therapy and learn about the impact of mouth breathing and the benefits of myofunctional therapy on improving overall health.If you're interested in learning more about psychological testing and the services offered at the MindBodyGarden make sure to visit their website at mindbodygarden.com/AssessmentClinic.Shownotes: deepintosleep.co/episode/myofunctional RESOURCESAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu's Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygardenConnect with Renata Nehmehttps://www.instagram.com/myomoves/https://www.linkedin.com/in/renata-nehme-rdh-bsdh-com%C2%AE-146739124?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2FNewsletter and Download Free Sleep Guidence E-Book:https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomniaChinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/shimianPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating:

Jonny interviews Juniper Oxford, the new coordinator of the SIU LGBTQ Resource Center. She recaps SIU LGBTQ History Month events, discusses the upcoming Trans Week of Awareness including TDOR, and shares future plans of the Resource Center. In the back half of the show, Jonny puts two stories in dialogue that are about hard right politics eating their own over transphobic agendas.

There is a rising tide of terror in and environment where the events of October 7, 2023 changed everything. Co-hosts Mark Mansfield and Hal Kempfer discuss this and how to effectively mitigate and prevent these risks to maintain optimal business continuity on this episode of STRAT. They reference a long history of successful terrorism prevention efforts including one with unprecedented achievement in stopping deadly attacks on the U.S. West Coast. Further, they detail how a larger post-9/11 focus in public safety has become less ROI as pro forma box-checking and the malaise of bureaucratization has replaced attempts to do better in genuine measures of effectiveness.When terrorism prevention fails, there are always dire consequences. The world is now seeing this new threat incur greater costs in protecting critical infrastructure, supply chains, workplaces, areas of assembly, and more. Listen to this edition for our experts take on strategies that have been successful in the past and will continue to be cost-effective into the future.CLICK HERE for our Resource Center

Content warning: divorce, stalking, cyberstalking, murder, and capital murder. Caitlin Mathis is a victim advocate and survivor from Texas. In the summer between graduating high school and entering college, she began a relationship with a man whose future actions would change her life, and a whole town, forever. After consequently navigating the inner workings of the law enforcement and criminal justice systems during her college years, she now shares in the media all that came next in her journey. Caitlin hopes to inspire awareness and change for survivors everywhere, in honor of Jackie Vandagriff and all other victims. We are so grateful for her work and all the good she's spurred from her heartache. SPARC: Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month/ Jackie's endowment: https://giving.twu.edu/donor-relations/vandagriff-scholars For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit: http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

Welcome to Everyday Business, Yeo & Yeo's podcast. On episode 28, host Peter Bender, leader of Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management, is joined by Matthew Cash, financial planning consultant for Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Listen in as Pete and Matt discuss the importance of year-end tax planning and tax-intelligent concepts to consider, including tax-focused investment strategies, retirement planning, family risk management, business planning, legacy planning, education planning, and cash flow management. Yeo & Yeo's Everyday Business podcast covers tax, accounting, technology, and financial topics to help you and your business thrive. The podcast can be heard on Apple Podcasts, PodBean and, of course, our website. Please subscribe, rate and review. For more business insights, visit our Resource Center and subscribe to our eNewsletters. DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is believed to be valid and accurate on the date it was first published. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the podcast reflect the views of the speakers. This podcast does not constitute tax, accounting, legal or other business advice or an advisor-client relationship. Before making any decision or taking action, consult with a professional regarding your specific circumstances. Investment advisory services are offered through Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Commission-based securities products are offered through Avantax Investment ServicesSM, Member FINRA, SIPC. Insurance services offered through licensed agents of Avantax Planning Partners. 3200 Olympus Blvd., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019. The Avantax entities are independent of and unrelated to Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management. This material is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, tax or other advice or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. Indices are unmanaged, represent past performance, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Consult with your financial, tax or other appropriate advisors on all matters pertaining to financial, accounting or tax obligations and requirements. Check the background of Pete Bender on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

The Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMWIG2S) Alaska Working Group was founded by today's guests Kendra Kloster and Dr. Charlene Aqpik Apok (who will be referred to by her Inupiaq name Aqpik throughout today's interview). The MMWIG2S Alaska Working Group is an Indigenous-led consortium that is supported by the partner organizations: Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, Alaska Native Justice Center, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Data for Indigenous Justice, and Native Movement. Kendra and Aqpik began meeting in 2018 and continue to meet weekly to share strategies to address the MMIWG2S crisis in our state. According to the National Institute of Justice, Native American women are more than twice as likely to experience violence than any other demographic. The numbers are higher in Alaska, but exact reliable data are lacking, and this is one of the issues we will be discussing today. Links to websites:1. Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Alaska Working Group2. Alaska Native Women's Resource CenterLink to Book Alaska Native Women: Ending the Violence, Reclaiming a Sacred Status

Joey Waters of the Front Royal Women's Resource Center joins Barry on the podcast this week to invite women in the Front Royal/Warren County community to apply for the "Dare To Dream Grants".  Details at www.frwrc.org Barry also has a few Halloween smiles to share on this episode.

Join me for a heart-to-heart chat with Juanae Crockwell, the new executive director of the Women's Resource Center. We peel back the layers of her fascinating journey, from fun personal favorites to intense life challenges. We giggle over her skincare routine and celebrity crush, while also delving into the darker side of her past. A brush with the law, being led astray by an older boyfriend, and the struggle to rebuild her life, Juanae's candor leaves us with an untamed narrative that is both inspiring and thought-provoking.What happens when we face incompatibility in relationships, and how does one navigate co-parenting after separation? Posing these provocative questions, we journey through the turbulent waters of my personal experiences. From the grief of losing a loved one to the process of rebuilding a life post-trauma, the conversation takes an emotional turn. Together, Juanae and I underline the importance of prioritizing the needs of children and staying true to oneself, even when the circumstances are less than ideal.As we shift gears, we turn our attention to the Women's Resource Center, discussing its role and influence on our lives. As Juanae, the new executive director, shares her insights, we explore the center's rebranding, her. Drawing on our personal experiences, we reflect on the influence they have on shaping our outlook towards life. This episode promises a blend of laughter, tears, healing, and resilience - a raw glimpse into real lives and the strength it takes to overcome adversity.

This week, we're excited to have one of our partners, the Women's Resource Center on the podcast! This organization educates and empowers women to workplace success in the Grand Rapids area and beyond! 

What does the future of accessible voting look like for people with disabilities? Last year Blaise spoke with Keith Gurgui, Systems Advocate with the Resource Center for Accessible Living in Kingston, NY. Do you agree with Keith? Share your thoughts, subscribe, and follow the show on Facebook and Twitter @blaisinshowsRead transcript

*Content warning: divorce, conversion therapy, reorientation therapy, cyberstalking, stalking, fraudulent reporting, emotional and psychological abuse, death threats, and criminal threats. Danny Cords is an organizational psychologist and victim advocate from Seattle. He began harnessing his voice and speaking out for others after leaving conversion therapy in his late teens. But his advocacy mission only intensified after being subjected to years of cyberstalking. He hopes to bring awareness and healing to victims all over the world, as well as legal change too. His related (and unrelated) work and efforts have been featured on the stage, television, radio, podcasts, and more. We are extremely grateful that Danny was willing to share all that came next in his personal, professional, legal, and media journeys. This conversation is even more timely, considering October is Cyberstalking Awareness Month. Danny Cords's website https://www.dannycords.com/ Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Info on Cyberstalking Awareness Month https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month Rand Corporation on Cybersecurity https://www.rand.org/topics/cybersecurity.html Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center stalking statistics https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/General-Stalking-Infographic.pdf Organization for Social Media Safety https://www.socialmediasafety.org/ End Tab endtab.org The GSBA https://thegsba.org/ Strictly Stalking Podcast https://www.instagram.com/strictlystalkingpod/ And don't forget to check out Ten Things to Tell You with Laura Tremaine on your preferred podcasting platform! For additional resources, please visit: http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. The Brainerd Dispatch is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

The title above does not do justice to today's guest, Alex Achten. Alex is from Kansas City where he grew up. After college he spent time in Texas where he worked as a news reporter for several years. We talk quite a bit about news reporting and what makes a good reporter.   As Alex explains, he finally felt that the stress of the reporting job caused him to want to go more into the communications and public relations aspects of media and media relations. His parents had moved to San Diego several years ago and so Alex decided to moved to San Diego as well. He joined the staff of the national nonprofit agency, Identity Theft Resource Center, where he directs media relations.   Alex tells us some about identity theft although he says he is not an expert. Even so, he has some excellent ideas about identity protection he passes along.   I asked him about his college minor in Leadership Studies and a certificate he recently earned in “Coaching as a Leadership Tool.” As you will hear, he is quite passionate about this topic and offers some great ideas about good leaders and quality leadership.   In all, no doubt that Alex is quite an unstoppable person. I am sure you will see why by the end of our conversation.     About the Guest:   Alex Achten is the Director of Communications & Media Relations for the Identity Theft Resource Center. Alex oversees the Communications Department of the ITRC and all of the company's Communications initiatives. He specializes in public relations and media relations. At the ITRC, Alex has helped secure media coverage with programs like CBS This Morning, NBC Nightly News, CNBC's American Greed, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post and Red Table Talk, and many others.   Previously, Alex was a TV Reporter at KAUZ-TV News Channel 6 in Wichita Falls, Texas. While at News Channel 6, Alex covered the political beat and interviewed Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, U.S. Congressman Pat Fallon, former U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry, and many others. He also worked the city beat and covered breaking news ranging from plane crashes and fires to shootings and stabbings.   Alex is a graduate of Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science with a Major in Broadcast Journalism and a Minor in Leadership Studies. While at K-State, Alex was involved with Channel 8 News, The Collegian, and The Wildcat 91.9. Alex won First Place in the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Student Awards for Complete Sports Feature and Sportscast, as well as Honorable Mention for Entertainment Programming and DJ Personality. His radio show was also a finalist in the South Central Competition for Audio Talent.   Alex recently completed and received a certificate for his participation in Fieldstone Leadership Network's Course titled “Coaching as a Leadership Tool.” His passion for leadership dates back to his involvement in Student Leadership Institute in high school. He has taken part in numerous leadership projects, most notably a service project that consisted of gathering and manipulating data to figure out better and more efficient ways of advertising for the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan, Kansas. Alex was born and raised in Kansas City and is a huge Chiefs and Royals fan! There is a good chance you will find him in San Diego wearing either blue, red, or purple!     Ways to connect with Alex:   Alex Achten LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-achten-27a9002b/ Alex Achten Twitter: @Alex_ITRC https://twitter.com/Alex_ITRC Alex Achten Facebook: @Alex-Achten-Identity-Theft-Resource-Center https://www.facebook.com/people/Alex-Achten-Identity-Theft-Resource-Center     About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes      Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi, yep, it is Mike Hingson Once again, and welcome to another episode of unstoppable mindset. Today, we get to chat with Alex Achten and Alex and I have had some wonderful discussions ahead of this podcast and just to help you out and get you hungry. Since he spent a lot of his life in Kansas, we talk about ribs and shrimp. And we're now both very hungry, but we are going to resist on the podcast we're going to just chat and not eat in front of all of you. And we we do have the willpower at least for one episode to resist. Alex, welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Alex Achten ** 02:02 Thank you I'm so so happy to be here and appreciate the the invite to be on. And I have to say saying no to ribs as someone from Kansas City that that's just wrong. Like I you know, I should not be saying no to ribs or rib talk or anything barbecue related or shrimp related. But here I am saying let's talk about something more important. So people listening to this against that. You might say Alex, what are you doing? Why are you giving up an opportunity to talk about ribs? But But hey, you know, you mentioned it we talked a lot about in our political.   Michael Hingson ** 02:38 I want to say that we're going to talk about something more important what we're going to talk about something else. But we could always talk about ribs, you know that's   Alex Achten ** 02:44 true. Ribs is an evergreen topic. You can talk about a whenever, wherever,   Michael Hingson ** 02:48 right? And eat them wherever and whenever you can just to say,   Alex Achten ** 02:54 just don't wear a white shirt. Like I'm like, I'm   Michael Hingson ** 02:56 right now. Right? Yeah, we're at least wear a bib. Yes, I've   Alex Achten ** 03:00 been at the minimum. Yeah, federal. Well, I   Michael Hingson ** 03:03 really am glad you're here. We had a fun time when we chatted last time. So why don't we start by maybe you telling me a little bit about you growing up and a younger Alex and all that kind of stuff?   Alex Achten ** 03:15 Yeah, absolutely. So I started I suppose I told you. I grew up in Kansas City. That's where I was born and raised. That's where my roots are. That is, that's where a lot of my family is. And and it's still home. You know, it is absolutely still home at my core. But yeah, that's where it that's where I grew up. I went to Kansas State University. So I am a Wildcat. Through and Through. I graduated there in 2015. I got a Bachelors of Science and I majored in broadcast journalism, and I minored in Leadership Studies and and from there, I went and pursued a TV career. And I went down to Texas, and was a TV reporter and multimedia journalist for about three to three and a half years down at KU Zee TV NewsChannel, six, and had a really good time there did a lot of a lot of interesting, interesting things that you wouldn't get to do it. Many other jobs, covered tons of different stories there. But even after three, three and a half years, I made the decision that I wanted to get into communications and public relations and also wanted to have the opportunity to get closer to home. And as I told you, in the past, my parents actually moved to San Diego in 2011, which is when I went to Kansas State so they had been there for a while I come out here and I knew I loved it. And I knew that ultimately, you know with my brother in Los Angeles as well, you know, it gave me an opportunity to get closer to home. So I went ahead and moved out here and I was able to land a job with the identity that The Resource Center where I'm at now and I've been here for four years working in communications and public relations. I'm our Director of Communications and Media Relations at the identity theft Resource Center now, and it's just really worked out. It's been a it's been a great, a great experience and opportunity for me. So that is kind of be in a nutshell on my background. But again, my roots, my roots are in Kansas. That's there's no doubt about that. But, but you know, you can't be living in America's Finest City there.   Michael Hingson ** 05:33 Well, having lived in Vista for six years, I can very well appreciate what you're saying. And we love the San Diego area. I still think it's the best weather in the country.   Alex Achten ** 05:44 I will not debate you on that. I will not debate you on I was telling I literally like the 10 day forecast for the next 10 days it is sunny and either 7374 75 or 76. That 10 day so yeah, doesn't get much better than that. It does it.   Michael Hingson ** 06:00 Next Friday, I fly to the National Federation of the Blind Convention, which this year is in Houston. Oh, one that's gonna weather Yeah, well be nice and toasty. That'll be nice and toasty there. You're wearing your clothes. Yeah, there is something to be said for air conditioning.   Alex Achten ** 06:22 But I've been down there to the   Michael Hingson ** 06:24 humidity in Houston is no fun either. been there before. That's okay. I can cope. Well. So when you were a news broadcaster, that must have been pretty interesting. Did you find it interesting and fun. And you must have introduced interviewed lots of people like the governor of Texas and people like that. Did you get a chance to talk to people like that?   Alex Achten ** 06:46 Absolutely. I did. I did interview the governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, three or four different times, in my stint there at Channel six. And I actually worked the political beat. So I interviewed a lot of political figures in the state of Texas. So I interviewed Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. I also interviewed Beto O'Rourke a handful of times when I was there, and then pat Fallon, who is in the he is in the US House. Now. I interviewed him a handful of times, former congressman Mac Thornberry was was one of them. So a lot of a lot of political figures. I interviewed in my time there and I also had the, the city beat so that actual Wichita Falls that he beat. So I've covered all the the government related things going on in the city of Wichita Falls. And, you know, really what was kind of the, the wildcard was was really the breaking news that you've covered. I think, you know, I think every reporter will tell you that's one of the probably one of the most exciting parts of the job is the breaking news that you cover. And unfortunately, you know, not not all breaking news is good news. But as a reporter, you know, that's that's, that's what you go to school for, you know, you go to school for opportunities to be able to tell the public, you know, do your service tell the public what is going on and, and while it is something that you know, a lot of it is stuff you never want to see happen. You want to do to the best your ability, and it is a thrill to be in a situation now it can be a moment, don't get me wrong, it is emotionally draining. It is physically draining, mentally draining, it is draining in every sense of that word, but but your passion, your passion is what drives drives you and I tell everybody you know what my passion and my core is journalist I'm a I'm a I'm a journalist, at my core, even though I work in public relations, and Media Relations and Communications now and I love it. At my core, I'm a journalist and I am telling story. So in Wichita Falls, you know, I was able to, to cover so many stories that impacted my life in so many different ways and stories they'll carry with me forever. And I met people that I will remember and carry with me forever. You know, you talk with so many people every single day. When you when you're doing so many different stories and you hear so many stories from so many different people. It is just a very rewarding job and it can be very exhausting job. So it was it was something that again, I covered everything from you know, amazing story. I covered one guy who had like, multiple heart surgeries, didn't know if he was going to live and then he ended up a few months later being able to come out and ride in the Hunterdon hell bike race, which is a really really popular bike race Wichita County. I got to interview him. That was a great story. I got to do stories like that I got to ride To be 25 Bomber for one particular story, which was something that was actually really near and dear to my heart because my grandma was actually a Rosie the Riveter. So that was really, really cool opportunity for me. But on the flip side of that, you know, I covered a handful of stories and breaking news that didn't end well, that things that you won't forget. And, you know, those are the things that stick with you. But you know, I know, as a reporter, something that I was passionate about was telling these people, some of these people that may have been gone too soon telling their story, and telling their story in a way that that really highlighted them and showed them in the best light possible, so people could really get to know who they were in some of the tragic events that happen. And so that was something I took very seriously. And those are some of the things that I'll definitely remember. So, again, I could go on for days, about everything I got in that, in that in that role. But ultimately, what it just came down to was, it was a position where sustainability, you know, I just didn't think it was something that I could sustain long term going through that, again, that that mental, emotional, psychological, physical strain, needed some better work, some better work life balance, that was something that was really important. And then look, you know, I'm honest with people about it, you know, TV reporters, it's not the biggest salary in the world. It's not a and, you know, you also got to worry about you being able to support yourself financially. So you know, that's another piece of it, too. And again, not that you don't make a livable wage. But that, you know, I know a ton of people who have made the jump to communications PR for that reason, as well. So, but don't get it all.   Michael Hingson ** 11:47 As a speaker. I know that when I go somewhere to speak, from the time the airplane lands until I take off, I have to be on. Oh, yeah. And so I appreciate what you're saying about the whole emotional aspect of it, then sometimes you go on well, I went, I've gone to places where it was very interesting. And certainly the the tenor and tone of people and some of their views. Were not the views that I had. But I can't ever let that get in the way. And I'm there to do something. And I'm there to inspire. And I learn as much as I can about how to inspire every audience when I go. So it is different for different kinds of audiences. And for you, it must have been a challenge. I mean, going from beta O'Rourke to Greg Abbott, talk about two different ends of the spectrum. And that kind of thing has to be a real challenge for you, as a reporter, and if you are working to represent the story and talk to the people, then you have to do it without getting emotionally involved in and letting your biases and show on show and that has to be emotionally draining   Alex Achten ** 13:01 it 100% It absolutely is emotionally draining. I don't think people understand, understand how many aspects of that job, are emotionally draining. And, you know, not just that, but there's, you know, there's a lot of people out there that, that don't love what you do, and that, that you have to deal with when you're on the public as well. And unfortunately, I have stories about things that have happened to me, just trying to do stories and cover stories. And unfortunately, too many reporters do have stories like that. And it just kind of comes with the territory. But you're right, getting back to what you were saying, working that political beat in particular. When you're covering, you know, politicians from these, you know, complete opposite sides of the spectrum. You do, you have to let your biases, you have to leave your rises at the door, and you have to come in and you have to do your job, which is strictly to report, report what this person is saying, and then report what the other person is saying. And then you let the viewer come to the conclusion of whatever conclusion they're going to come to but your job is to report the facts. Your job is not to apply any, you know, any sort of speculation or any sort of any sort of leanings one way or the other. There's just something that you can't do. And I think I always told people that I thought the ultimate compliment was not when a when a when a politician told me that I did a good story. It was when they told me that I did a fair story, that that was what I really took as the ultimate cost. Because if I did a fair story, it meant they respected what I did, but you know, understood that, you know, I was tough, you know, and but I was but I wasn't disrespectful. You know, I did, I did my job. And so that was really kind of what I strive for in that in that position. So that was one piece that was really important. And then as you mentioned when you're getting a lot of these other stories that are emotional like Again, you know, I, you know, one story, did a touched on a girl who unfortunately was murdered walking home from school and her friend was with her and shot as well. And that was a story that really captivated kind of the way it happened really captivated the entire community. And it was really hard to leave your emotions out, you know, at the door on this particular piece, he was only 14 years old. It was a really sad backstory to it. And I was reported it was live on the scene, I was the reporter that was at her memorial, and I was the reporter that was speaking with her family, and that was just super emotionally draining. And there's multiple times stories like this, where you're trying to talk about someone's life. And you're also trying to report about the breaking news that might be happening, and maybe also about that trial, you know, I was part of the trial coverage do? How do you leave your emotions out of that when there's so much heavy emotion in it. But you have to find a way to leave it at the door. And that is really difficult to do, and it takes a toll on you. But you have to do it to be able to do the job to the best of your ability   Michael Hingson ** 16:07 I listened to from a standpoint of collecting old radio shows some interesting news reports through the years, I think the probably one of the most dramatic ones is when the Hindenburg exploded, and there was one reporter on the scene everybody else had left because it was late coming in. And he was there reported the whole thing herb Morrison did and did an incredible job. Although his emotions came through some there was no way not to. But yeah, but the point is that he was able to report the whole thing. And even through the emotion, he reported everything. I've heard reports, because I was alive then about JFK getting shot. And I heard the Columbia challenger or the Columbia space shuttle thing. And, you know, other things. What amazes me today is how many people when we see some reporters reporting on stories, and clearly being very bias and not just reporting, which we see a lot, and to all too many people won't hold them accountable and say that's not your job, your job is to report the news. And it's really scary. And so unfortunate that we see all too often today where people don't leave their biases at the door. And they portray things as facts that aren't. And that's too that's too bad too, because that gives the whole industry a very bad name.   Alex Achten ** 17:43 Exactly. You nailed it right there. At the end, it gives the industry a bad name. And it really damages the credibility of good reporters and a majority. And we say this best so many different fields of work, but you know, there's always a few bad apples that seemed it can ruin it for everybody. And in the news, everybody sees what to do. So if those few bad apples are going to be directly seen what what they're doing, and I used to tell some of the new reporters that came in, that I would train, you know, don't you know, don't take, you can't take some of this, you know, stuff that you're going to hear some stuff you're going to encounter, you can't take it too hard. You can't take it too personal. Yeah. And you can't you have to let it go if you have a bad day, because the reality of the fact, you know, the reality is, when you have a bad day, unfortunately, everybody's gonna see it, because you're on TV every day. And, you know, people aren't gonna see my bad days. Now, you know, when I'm when I'm working at the CRC, but they did when I was on TV, and there was no way to get around that and it's in the public eye. But you have to find a way to let that go. Getting to these kind of these bad apples that really kind of paint media in a bad light. It's the same thing, you know, they're being seen. And then, you know, people think, well, that's what all journalists and all media are like, and I think that's what's most disappointing to me is that there are so many good journalists out there, and they get overshadowed by some bad apples that ruin it. And I'm very clear with people that, you know, those that are inserting their opinions into things. That's not news. I mean, that that is entertainment programs and entertainment. Right? That is entertainment, that is not news. Entertainment, but no, I agree. And I've had people come up to me and say, you know, well, you know, I don't watch the news because of this person. And I think that's not like I don't even consider that a news program, whatever. They whatever. They came to me, and I'll tell them, you know, some of some of the some of the places that I think do have good news, but again, I you know, I got to know a ton of reporters when I worked in the industry. I know a ton now for my current role and working in media relations. And again, there's just so many good reporters out there. Air. And you know, I will say that the line, it's thinner now than it's been in a long time with within certain opinion in the news. And that is kind of a, you know, scary thing a little bit. But, you know, when you, you know, they teach you these things in school, how to handle these situations, and there's a lot of really good reporters who do good work. And it's hard work work that requires tons of research and education, and being able to be impartial and ask good questions. And not even just that, you have to, after you ask the question, do you have to tell the story and you have to be a good storyteller. There's so many pieces of that. And there's so many good reporters that doing that, and getting messages out that needed need to get out there. But unfortunately, not enough people. Read the news, watch the news, hear the news, because they just associate some of those bad apples in the opinion with it. So it's disappointing to hear kind of that misconception. And again, I, as a former reporter, I will obviously stand up for many reporters, and believing that it is it is still a good industry. But I will admit at the same time that there are some some some bad apples out there. But I definitely encourage people to if you hear opinion, you see opinion, there is a differentiator between what I would consider news and entertainment program. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 21:22 yeah. Well, for me, I was so impressed, watching a lot of the news once I got home on September 11, having gotten on at the tower and all that, but people like Aaron Brown on CNN, who all day stayed and covered it. Of course, they were across the river. I think he was in New Jersey, I believe, but he, he did the reporting for hours and hours. And I finally got to meet him. And just anyone who could do that, and Peter Jennings did the same thing on ABC, and just being able to do that. And I think with Peter Jennings Finally, there was some emotion, but but still ropey, how can there not be on the next Monday? Dan, rather, was interviewed on Letterman, and and he broke up on the Letterman Show. And yeah, how could you not and why shouldn't you? Yeah, because you're doing Yeah, they're human, they should you be able to react?   Alex Achten ** 22:26 Exactly. I, you know, I, I, I haven't met a reporter that hasn't had a broker who has not had a breakdown, I'll be honest and honest, I, every single reporter that I've worked with had a breakdown at one point or another, I've had breakdowns before as a reporter. It's going to happen, it comes with the territory. And when you're covering something like, like, September 11, I can't even imagine how difficult that had to be. And again, you're only human, you only can take so much. And, and that that is just a incredibly tough job to do. But I'm glad that you mentioned that is because that's that's a great example, and a perfect example. But you know, I think that you mentioned in there human. I mean, I think that that is kind of when I would remind people of you know, these reports are human. And, you know, they they're out here trying to do the best job that they can. Yeah, sure, there are again, there are some bad apples out there. And they're gonna, you know, you know, you need to be able to decipher news from non news. That's deaf, right thing. But But I again, I think that there's just a lot of lack of respect for for some media out there. And I don't think people understand how hard they work and what they go through. And so, you know, hopefully, that's something that, you know, I've been an advocate, again, that a lot for a long time, I'll continue to advocate for that. Because it's like I said, I'm a journalist at my core. Those are my people always advocate for them. But, but just again, you know, you're human, you will and go through so much. And I can't even imagine what it was like this 911 coverage, but I will say I have watched, I have gone back again, news junkie, I've just pronounced surprised anybody. I've gone back and watched to the coverage, one of the coverage from September 11. And it was, it was some very, very good coverage that day.   Michael Hingson ** 24:14 There was some some really good coverage that day. And it was very amazing that people held it together as much as they did. And it's a testimony to them and to their character that they did and they didn't go off and try to go off on deal with diatribes and lecturing people and so on but reported the business which is what they should have done.   Alex Achten ** 24:34 Exactly. And I'll say just one thing with that, too, that's so hard because you don't know they didn't know initially what was going on? No, and you have to have essentially wall to wall coverage of what's going on and you have to fill that time was something so you have to fill it and it's hard not to go to those places on well, they could have been this or it could have been that right it's that is that is so hard when you don't have a script, there's there's not a playbook for that. There's not there's not a playbook for that. That is so hard. You're going wall to wall all day long covering this event where you're learning what's going on. But you don't fully know, I mean that there's no job more difficult.   Michael Hingson ** 25:13 And one of the things that I realized pretty early on, and I'm not sure it was said, as much as it should have been, is that this was not an attack by Islam, this was attacked by a fringe group that wanted to have their way. But that's not the representation of the Muslim church. Yeah. And and I think that not nearly enough people understood that. And again, it's all too often that we, as the public haven't learned to step back and truly analyze, we listen, and we hear somebody, Oh, I agree with that. And then we just go on, and we don't analyze for ourselves. And we really need to do that. I'm not a great fan of Fox, but I watch Fox to hear what they say, as long as I can, can take it, and then I will go back and listen to other news, but I do like to watch a variety of different kinds of newscasts. And I could also go off and say things like, watching the BBC, or news from Europe and so on is really fascinating, because the way they report a lot of stuff is totally different, compelling way we do it here. And there's a lot of value in what they do.   Alex Achten ** 26:29 Oh, yeah, absolutely. Did you write I would encourage someone go go watch a BBC broadcast and see what the way that it did. It is much different than the way than the way and that's not a bad thing. No, no, not a bad thing at all. And, but But I will say, you know, you're right. I think that it is important for people to again, be able to watch different different news outlets and be able to get news from different places. And because, you know, again, I just think it's good to be hearing what everybody's saying and thinking and then I think if you can come to more of an educated opinion, on whatever it is that that that's going on. But if you're only watching the news that plays into the narrative that you want to believe I mean, how much are you really, you know, learning or to the flip side of that, if you're only watching news that goes against what you believe in, they're there to just, you know, mock what they're saying, again, I'll say the same thing. What are you what are you really gaining from that? I my default is always tell people that I go back to you know, I like to watch. You know, I like to watch a galley i I'm, I worked at CBS affiliate, I think CBS news is, is pretty good. I work with the investigate TV team, for television a lot. I actually used to be in a great, great TV employee. But I think investigate TV has an has an incredible team of people there. And I think that NBC is not not MSNBC, just NBC MVCs investigative team is tremendous. I think that there's some tremendous reporters on their investigative team. So again, I think it's about you know, figuring out being able to sift out you know, who's, you know, who's going to really tell this, you know, who tells stories from an impartial standpoint,   Michael Hingson ** 28:28 given my age. I'm a relative late comer to 60 minutes. I love watching 60 minutes, but I had a radio program on our college radio station K UCI at 9.9 on your dial on every Sunday night, I played old radio shows for three hours. And I learned along the way when somebody called from the Orange County Jail in California, that half the people in the jail wanted to listen to our show on Sunday nights and roughly half of the people wanted to listen and watch 60 minutes. And ultimately we beat out Wallace so I'm really glad that we'd be Wow, look at that. And you know, of course what I say to everybody is that Wallace was really just kind of a guy with criminal tendencies if you listen to him when he did old radio shows. What did he announce the Green Hornet What's that all about? Crime and Sky King you know, what's that all about crime? So we know what we don't what kind of mic well, it says I never got to meet him and say that a person who would have been great to do   Alex Achten ** 29:29 Mike Well, that is true. But it was it   Michael Hingson ** 29:33 was really funny that we we we beat out 60 minutes and so they wanted more entertainment the news that's okay.   Alex Achten ** 29:40 Hey, you know what? There's so many there's so many things that are coming into my mind right now but it's it's what was it I you know, if it bleeds it leads like that was one that I remember being like a really popular saying yeah, and then there I there was another one that rhymed at sales, and I'm pretty sure I'm forgetting what it was but but You're right. I mean, you know a lot of these news producers, I mean, they're stalking their shows know what what people are gonna be most interested in here and are seeing at the beginning of a show.   Michael Hingson ** 30:09 My favorite, my favorite 60 minutes is still the one where Morley Safer interviewed Miss Piggy. And she had him on the ropes. It was so funny. I'd love to get a copy of that. She kept calling him Morty and all sorts of stuff that is still my favorite 60 minutes episode.   Alex Achten ** 30:29 Well, I'll say this. I do like some good news mixed in with that. Yeah. I hear people talk about you know, I hate how much bad news is the beginning. And I get it why people say that. I also understand why is it the beginning of shows and why it's so prevalent, but I think it is important to sprinkle some things in. And yeah, I watched CBS Sunday Morning, every morning because I love their feature stories. And I at the station that I worked at, we had a good news segment at the end of every show. So I'm sure it's something that we that we'd like to mix in, I think it's important to be able to get that in. So again, you know, you have to hear the people and there's a lot of people want some more good   Michael Hingson ** 31:05 news. Yeah. And sometimes I don't think we get as much of it as we could, and probably should. There's so much bad stuff. And that's what seems to get a lot of the headlines, I understand it. But and the other part of it is there always seems to be something that is dramatic enough that we do have to get those headlines. So you know, that's the other part about it. We there's there's hardly a slow news day anymore. No, no. Which is, which is too bad. Well, you know, but we cope. So how did you then I understand why you decided that you wanted to leave actually doing real reporting? How did you end up at the identity theft Resource Center?   Alex Achten ** 31:47 Yeah, well, you know, getting back to, you know, you count what I said a little bit earlier in the podcast, you know, it was kind of a situation where, you know, okay, and do you want to sign on it, you know, sign a contract with your, you know, with your current employer and, you know, stay longer? Do you want to look to go to a new station and a bigger market? You know, what do you want to do, and I was kind of at the crossroads, they were, you know, it was time to make a decision one way or the other. And I've been mulling it over for a while, you know, again, I was like, This is not something that's not sustainable. It's really a stressful job. I love what I'm doing. But it's super stressful. And, you know, again, I wanted a little bit of more financial stability, my life, I wanted a little more work life balance, and I wanted to be ultimately be, you know, a little bit closer to family. That was something that would that I wanted as well. So I moved to San Diego, and said, You know what, I'm going to go after this communications thing and see what happens. So I came out to San Diego, I got involved in prsa, which is the Public Relations Society of America, the San Diego chapter in particular, and took part in a mentorship program actually, there. And that was an amazing experience, I was able to work with somebody who at the time was with VA II, out here in San Diego. And they helped me with with a ton, you know, with prep on the industry, interview PrEP. PrEP on the resume, refining the resume. And they really helped me with a lot of that. And I'll say this is a very common jump. And I don't know how many of you will know this very common jump for people and news to jump to communications and PR, I would say, I mean, I don't know if 50% of the people who work in PR are former news people but it, it feels like it well, I'm meeting with them all the time. And it feels like half the time they're like, Yeah, I used to be a reporter as well or used to work in the news as well. And I have a ton of friends that have made the jump since me even from news to PR. So it's a really, really common jump. There's a lot of parallels there. But I ended up you know, the mentorship program was great, it helped me learn a lot. And then I landed a position with the identity theft Resource Center is a communication specialist with a focus on PR. And after about a year, a little over a year, year and a half, I got a promotion to earn an own media specialist. So it was more really focused on media relations. In particular, which is more what I wanted to do. And then from there, I got a promotion to head of earned and owned media relations, which really kind of allowed me to kind of begin to run the show on that side of things. And then the way things ended up shaking out I got another promotion to Director of Communications and Media Relations. So now I'm running an overseeing the communications team for the identity theft Resource Center. And it is a position that that I Love, you know, I love the company, I love the people that I work with. And I love that, you know, I have an executive that we have an executive team there that is so supportive of me and supportive of the work that I do, and they give me the freedom to go out and, and do what I think needs to be done to put the ITRC in the best light publicly, to get us media coverage, to execute successful communications campaigns. And it is something that I really do enjoy, we got a great team. I'm in a managerial role now, which is something that that I said I would never do. I was like, I'll never I'm never I'm never gonna be be a manager, I'm never going to manage people. That's not something I'm going to do. Here I am 31. And now I'm a director, so, so much for that. But, but that's what I said, But you know, I really do enjoy it. I better work life balance. Closer my parents, I get to see them more often. And I've built a community of friends out here that that I really enjoy. And, again, you can't beat San Diego, but but I really I really do. I really do love it. And I think what is something that has really helped me is being a former reporter. Being able to speak with people who work in the media, I feel like it's so much easier for me to speak with them. And so yours didn't say easier. But it's so easy for me to speak with them. Because I feel like I know how to talk to them. How would I know? How to myself back when I was sitting at my news desk? What would I tell? What would I tell Alex like, that's what I think when I'm when I'm writing a press release, or I'm right, you know, I'm I'm personally pitching somebody, or if I'm about to send out a media alert, you know what, what I want to hear and then I think of it just about how people will have it I want people to communicate with me, so much of it is about building relationships. And I put a ton of stock and building relationships with with these people in the media, and it goes beyond just hey, I've got a story for you, or, Hey, I'll scratch your back here, if you scratch our back there, you know, it goes further than that. It's about you know, taking genuine interest in these people. Because again, you know, these amateurs, good journalists, I mean, they're good people, and being able to build those relationships with them. And getting to know them is something that I think is really important. And when I was a reporter, it was the same, you know, I kind of had the same approach, I wanted to get to know the PR people that I was working with, and I took a lot of stock and building those relationships. So I that's something that's really important to me, kind of with where I'm at right now with the with the communications team, at the ITRC is our executive team knows that media relations and public relations is really kind of my my bread and butter. So they let me really stay in the weeds and kind of do all of that. But, but I delegate for the most part, a good chunk of the the other stuff that we do marketing stuff, project management stuff, I'll delegate that to other to other people on the team. But, but I really do stay in the weeds with the media relations stuff, because I love it, I mean that I really am passionate about that. And I love to see the ITRC highlighted on these programs. And and now that I've worked in a space for four years, I didn't I am really passionate about helping these victims because I see the the way that these victims of identity crimes are impacted. And I always I you know, one of the things I wanted to do, and I moved into communications, I wanted to take take a role, where I felt like I would make a difference. You know, I didn't want to take a role to take a role, you know, I wanted to take a role or I could make a difference. And I feel like you know, being able to get media coverage of the ITRC and our services and our reports and our data and all this stuff in return helps get more, you know, help to these victims who need it again, whether or not that means it leads to more government assistance, government programs, whether it means that they find the ITRC and we're able to help them whatever it might be they know that's something that I'm that I'm definitely passionate about. So it has been it has been a great four years working with the communications team at the ICRC   Michael Hingson ** 39:23 well tell me a little bit more about what the ITRC is what it does and and all that kind of stuff. Yeah, the   Alex Achten ** 39:29 I didn't have resource center there. It's a national nonprofit. And it really is and I won't sit here and you know, read off I'm not gonna I won't go into Mr. PR and read off the mission statement and do all that. I'll say the thought of that. But I but I will say it's a national nonprofit that works in the in the identity crime space. The only national nonprofit that has free remediation services for for victims of victims can call us or live chat with us for free and we can help I help them with their identity crime case. Or we can help. Even if you're not a, you know, a victim of identity theft, you know, you can always message us if you have a question or you know, something that's preventative, you can message us about anything. And we are advisors will, will work with people on whatever the issue is toll free. And it's not like you just call one time or message one time, and then we're like, well, there's a fee, the second or third time No, it's, you know, you can, however, many times you need to reach out to us however long you need to talk to us, we'll do it, we'll do it. And that is something that we do. And we also work with, we also work a lot in the research side of things, we do a lot of research. When it comes to identity crimes, right now we're doing a lot of research in the identity crime landscape, in particular in the black communities, and how they're impacted by any crime. So that's something that we're working on right now. We track data breaches, and we report our findings and our trends and what they mean and, and we do things to try to see, you know, try to get additional support for victims. So you know, we'll work we'll work with the, with other organizations, and you know, the government, we have a lot of federal federal grants, and we'll we'll work to try to get more resources for victims add that as part of it as well. And then, you know, we obviously provide education, we'll provide education to businesses, and things of that nature. So there's a lot of different things that we do. But ultimately, you know, the goal is to, is to help reduce identity crime, and, and really to be able to educate people on what's going on in cybersecurity,   Michael Hingson ** 41:36 privacy. So somebody, so somebody calls and says, you know, my identity has been stolen, I've had 10,000 or $50,000, in lost credit card charges, and so on. How do you guys help? What is it that the senator does?   Alex Achten ** 41:51 Yeah, so the senator, what we do is we ultimately can help somebody create a resolution plan with, okay, you know, here's what you need to do next. In regards to steps, who, here's who you need to call, here's what you need to tell them. Here's what you need to get from them. And then here's the steps that you need to take to protect yourself. So we're not there actually doing all of these things for the victims, but we are there to help provide them a resolution plan. And to really guide them through this process that is so tricky, and so difficult, especially people are so vulnerable at those moments. And it's hard. I mean, look, I mean, I mean, a lot of us are the victims of identity crimes, and we know how it can play on your emotions. And you may not be thinking in your proper state of mind at that time, you know, well, we can we can help you in that moment. Walk you walk you through that process, and make sure that you're able to take the appropriate steps to keep yourself as as safe as possible. So that's really, really our role in that. And again, you know, we're there to always provide support.   Michael Hingson ** 42:58 One of the things that we did I have a niece who had she and her family had their identity stolen, gosh, it's gotta be close to 10 years now. And one of the things that we did was we signed up with LifeLock obviously gives some protection and so on. But that's a different kind of an entity that does sort of different things than what you do, right.   Alex Achten ** 43:24 Yeah, yeah, exactly. You're You're right that there, that's more identity theft, protection. Talking about that, and look, you know, I Norton, Norton LifeLock is one of our is one of our supporters. So we work with them on certain things, but But you're right, that that is that is more service based. And we, you know, we're really, we're really not service based, you know, we're just some things in the works that that will roll out at a later time, but, but we're really not.   Michael Hingson ** 43:54 You help people and you help give people perspective and you help give guidance in some way.   Alex Achten ** 43:59 Exactly. We're there to provide guidance for people that help help victims and, and be able to help businesses and and again, get and do the research and figure out what's going on what are the trends and that really could help guide us and what needs to be done next in the space to to help reduce the number of data breaches or identity crimes or whatever it may be. And so again, there's so many layers to what we do, but at the core, again, it comes back to the victims and being able to help those help those victims and provide them the best resources that we can.   Michael Hingson ** 44:38 And really, again, help them get back to having some perspective because you are in a very traumatized situation when you discover something like this has happened. And sample. Generally, it's like being a reporter. They don't know how to step back like most reporters can do and you're probably in theory, a little bit better position. Shouldn't if identity were to be stolen from you, because you can learn to step back, but I'll bet even then you are going to have to deal with it with the emotions. And so it's a challenge for you to.   Alex Achten ** 45:09 I'm glad you brought that up. Because recently that did happen to be where I was targeted, I won't get into the details of it, but I was targeted with with a particular scam, and even knowing exactly what scam there, I could I could have told you the name of the scam, I could have told you what exactly their tactics were, I could have told you everything. But when you hear it, it's still scary. And it still can, you know, make you paranoid, and you can freeze and you know, I froze for a brief, you know, brief minute in that situation. And again, that's with a background is being a reporter and working in this space and all these different things and knowing what scams are talking about and knowing that they're they're literally following a playbook knowing all this, it's still hard for me to pull myself back. So I can't even imagine someone who may not have that type of knowledge. And you know, it can there's so many identity criminals out there. And it's really, it can just be really difficult. And I think the emotional impacts is again, you know, people talk about identity crimes and financial losses. And yeah, you know, financial losses are really, really sad seeing some of them. But I think one of the things that people don't talk about enough as the the emotional impacts of those crying, we ever we do a report that's strictly on that, because it's such a such an important piece. But, um, but it's just, you know, that's something that I don't think people think about is just that, you know, yeah, physical physical abuse, you can see, right, you can you can see the marks from the emotional abuse, you can't, you can't see it. And so, you know, it's harder sometimes to to get people to take it seriously, they can't actually see the, you know, the physical marks of what you've gone through, you know, because it's something that's emotional.   Michael Hingson ** 47:05 One of the challenges that happened with my niece was, for a while even law enforcement was not convinced that she wasn't doing this to herself, or perpetrating and in some way, and she said, look, here's all the evidence, and it was still hard for people to accept that this really occurred, which is so unfortunate   Alex Achten ** 47:29 why and unfortunately, it's not surprising. Yeah, I've heard that story so many times, too. And the crazy thing is, I've had, again, working in media relations. I've had reporters who I'll work with who work, maybe a cybersecurity beat, or a consumer reporter beat reach out to me and say, Oh, my gosh, I'm a victim. Can I talk with one of your advisors like that? Or, you know, this horrible thing is happening to me, I need your help. That is absolutely, I've had a handful reach out like that. It is just so hard to to escape it. I really, really is. And I tell people I said I think this just made me a little more of a cynic now because I feel like I'm questioning everything. My mom will it's funny. I'll use this example. She so I'm still on my parents family plan for our phone because we're all on the family plan together. But my brother and I, we have to pay right? You know, so yeah, Your Honor family pay up you have to pay. So we Venmo my mom every month she'll sit she'll send us like the transaction saying this is how much you owe. And you know, we'll we'll pay through Venmo I am such a cynic. Now that I text my mom every time even though I know it's coming. And it says it says the amount it says it's from her it says what it's for, but I'll still text her and say did you just spend money for this this much money for the phone bill? Then yeah, she'll say yep. And I'll be I'll go, Okay, I'll pay it now. I mean, that is like, that is where my brain is, because of where I work, but, but they're just they're just, you know, there's so many, again, identity criminals out there and, and you have to you have to keep an eye on them. But the good news is, the good news is there are things you can do to protect yourself. And that's the great thing. And, you know, again, we're about education. So you know, we'll try to educate people the best we can, so they can be as safe as possible. So hopefully they don't fall victim.   Michael Hingson ** 49:17 Yeah, and it is it is so easy. I've seen some really good email scams that I almost fell for until I really looked carefully at where the mail came from and all the stuff in the header. I went Wait a minute and chose correctly I know not to do anything with it, but you've got to watch 24 hours a day. Because it is so scary that they're they're getting so clever about what they do much less all the robo calls on the scams that come from that   Alex Achten ** 49:53 100% and and you know, again, this gets back to BBA probably being a little bit of a cynic, but this is this is it definitely something that we put in all of our content. We always tell people, if you get a message or someone you're not expecting, don't respond to it, you know, reach out directly to the person they claimed to be, or the sword, you know, the company they claimed to be from and say, did you send this? And if they did, then you're going to respond? And if they didn't, you know, that it's a scam? And, and again, it's crazy that it's like, oh, I have to I really have to, like, go to the source every time I receive a message where Yep, for somebody I didn't, didn't expect. And I'm gonna say, Yeah, I mean, that that would be my that would be what I would encourage you to do.   Michael Hingson ** 50:32 I do it from people where I'm expecting a message. And this is this comes through. And I haven't had a problem that is I haven't, like you with Venmo haven't had one where it wasn't true. But I still check. Because I've seen some really good texts, too. I got a message about a month ago, from Walmart. And it said that there was a charge for $124 or $184, or something like that. And I forget what it wanted me to do to verify it or whatever. But Amelia, I'm going, Wait a minute. First of all, I didn't spend any money at Walmart. Yeah, of course, the scammer wouldn't know that. But you know, I wasn't even going to respond to the message because of that kind of thing. I didn't expect it. It couldn't have possibly been true. But unfortunately, things happen. I've done credit card charges somewhere, like buying gas. And a day or so later, suddenly, the bank calls and said, we've got these other charges that we don't know about how in the heck, they got the credit card. Info. I mean, this is a long time ago. So I don't think that they even had the ways of sticking the credit card tracker inside of the reader. But nevertheless, somehow people got charged information and used it. And you got to watch everything that goes on. You've got to monitor it all.   Alex Achten ** 52:01 Yeah, it's a scary world. It's a scary world. And unfortunately, people are going to continue to try to find ways to to get Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 52:08 yeah, it is. It is really too bad. Well, what are some things that you would advise people to do to protect themselves?   Alex Achten ** 52:19 I, you know, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 52:21 Obviously, one is, is what we just talked about, what kinds of things would you advise people?   Alex Achten ** 52:27 Yeah, you know, I'll go back to our default messaging that we have at the ITRC, which really is gets back to kind of what we would call I know, we, you know, preventative tips, some of you could call it cyber hygiene. But really, it gets back down to not over sharing information. I think that's yeah, that's one we always talk about, you know, not over sharing personal information, using unique passwords on all your accounts. So essentially, using a different password on every account, in particular passphrase is that's actually something that's more effective passphrase is that we say, are usually at least 12 characters long. So some sort of saying that you'll remember. So that way, if somebody may get into one account, they won't get into all your accounts. So that's, that's one of the common ones we give. And then we always encourage people to use multi factor authentication with an app if possible, because text messages can get spoofed. But But user acquisition is an added layer of security that people have to go through to get into an account. So if you have that, that's just going to, you know, make it make your accounts that much safer. So those are some of the basics. And we always tell people freeze their credit, if you there's no reason for your, you know, if you don't have, you know, a loan out or anything like that, you know, we always tell people that or I shouldn't say tell we don't tell people anything, we encourage people to freeze your credit, if it's something that they may not need at that time, because, again, you know, a criminal can't access credit that's frozen. So that what does that mean, exactly? Here? You know, I have to be 100% honest, it's hard for me to get into the specifics, because I tell people all the time, I'm not going to act like I'm an expert in identity theft.   Michael Hingson ** 54:10 But if you talk about freezing freezing credit, what does that mean?   Alex Achten ** 54:14 Yeah, so freezing credit, essentially, that means that you can't have your credit taken by somebody else. I mean, that that you can do there's you can get your credit frozen by the credit reporting agencies. And essentially, they can't, uh, you know, they can't happen to that they can't get that credit and use it against you and commit identity crimes. That is because that's again, you can there's credit monitoring, right that we were you can monitor your credit, but it's just, you know, it's something that we always tell people it's not necessarily as effective because you can monitor it but once something happens to us, something happened to it. If your credit if your credit is frozen, you know, nothing. Again, nothing can happen to it because it is frozen, and then you can unfreeze it. We especially tell people who have who have children to freeze their credit, reduces child identity theft, because a child's not going to be using their credit, no, that's not you, they don't, they're not going to have their child's not going to go get an apartment tomorrow, you know, go buy a car and get a loan. That's not something that's going to happen. So that's something that we encourage, too. But, but yeah, so that's just a good universal tip. But again, you just take those tips, typically, it it does indeed, help bring someone   Michael Hingson ** 55:25 at risk. If someone freezes their credit, does that mean then that nothing can be charged, or you have to verify it before a charge can be made?   Alex Achten ** 55:33 Well, essentially, freezing the credit. So do that you can't do again, like if you've got a loan out or something like that, that's not something that you can that you can do, I that more really applies to and again, I won't get too too much in the weeds, you don't want to act like I'm the expert on it. But, um, but that is something that it can't be you, right? You can't like if your credit is frozen, you can't necessarily use that if you need to use it for something you will have to go thaw that credit or unfreeze it. And then you can use that credit again, if you want again, you go in, I'm ready to go buy a car, you know, how to get a loan? Well, you can unfreeze that credit, and then you can use it for for that purpose.   Michael Hingson ** 56:13 Freeze credit again, so that nothing else can be done.   Alex Achten ** 56:16 Exactly that you can think of when you're when you're not using it again. So that is it. And I think there's a misconception people think if I freeze it, I can't unfreeze it when you can't, I   Michael Hingson ** 56:23 am That was why I was asking. Well, you minored in Leadership Studies and you just got a certificate. Tell us about that?   Alex Achten ** 56:32 Yes, I did. So I am a Leadership Studies minor. And you know, my passion for leadership studies, actually, I think came in high school, where I was involved in the Student Leadership Institute at Kansas Christian, where I, where I graduated high school. And I actually got a scholarship to leadership, the School of Leadership Studies at Kent State. And so, you know, I was I can't, you know, this is this is interesting. And let me let me, you know, obviously, what this is about, and I got into it, and, you know, I was captivated. I was captivated immediately, in my introduction class. And, and we learned about so many different things. So many different leadership styles, you know, culture and context, adaptive leadership, a bunch of different types of leadership practices that can be implemented. And by the way, people, people think about leadership, and they think, oh, you know, that just means you're a good leader here. You're a good leader there. But there are so many, I mean, there's so much, there's so much leaders that people don't understand. But it really hooked me and, and I learned a ton about being a good leader, being an effective leader. And our, our mission statement, which is something that I really believed was becoming, I'm gonna blank on it now that I'm on the spot, but it was becoming more it was becoming. I see I rattle off time all i rattle it off all the time. And now I'm on here, and I'm freezing when I'm trying to think of it, but the crux of it is to become knowledgeable, ethical, caring, inclusive leaders for a diverse and changing world. knowledgeable and knowledgeable, ethical, knowledgeable, ethical, caring, inclusive. I'm missing one, I'm missing one or two. But everywhere people get the point of that. So the cool, knowledgeable, ethical, caring, caring giver, yes. And in inclusive. Yeah, exactly. Because you haven't. And I think it is something that is really, really true. Because, you know, the world is constantly changing. And to be a good leader, you have to be able to evolve and adapt with what is changing in the world. And so it's something that has been really helpful to me, I've been able to apply it to my jobs, I was able to, again, apply a lot of that a lot of those things as a reporter. And then in the role now I'm able to apply it as a manager as a director as a leader. And you mentioned that I just got done. Taking a about a four month course, that on coaching, coaching as a leadership tool, and it was through the fieldstone fields Student Leadership Network, in San Diego, through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. And it was really, really a beneficial course and it really kind of reinforced kind of reinforced a lot of the things that I really tried to implement, which is the first thing you have to do as a leader is you have to look at yourself and who like who are you what are your values, what do you stand for, and we talk about being like the self aware leader, you know, you have to be a self aware of the type of leader that you are. Once you're aware of that then you can dive into you know, the other aspects of being able to be a good coach. And, you know, we talk about one thing we talked about a lot was was, was these different models that you can use, and one is the is the GROW Model, which can apply to many different leadership, leadership situations where you're able to kind of objectively look at these situations and say, you know, what's the goal, you know, what are some realistic opportunities here. And, you know, what's next, and when, and, and it's really, really an impactful model, that that you can apply. So I, that was a very, very helpful course and being able to look at that, you know, being able to be a good leader includes so many things, and you have to be authentic, you have to be empathetic, you have t

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Allison Gaillard is excited to have Taylor Baird as a guest on the show. Taylor represents the Women's Resource Center and discusses her husband Trey Baird's running journey. Taylor initially started running in Birmingham to get in shape but realized she wasn't a fan of racing. After meeting Trey, they didn't run together much due to their differing paces. However, after having children, Taylor got back into running with a friend, and they participated in the Azalea Trail Run. They now enjoy walking more than running. On the other hand, Trey got into running during medical school and eventually ran marathons and Ironman races.Taylor and her friends love to support Trey and his running adventures. They've cheered him on in various races across the country and have made it a family affair, with their children even riding bikes alongside Trey during training.One key lesson from running for Trey is the importance of commitment and preparation. His favorite races include the Boston Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. Taylor also loves the Marine Corps Marathon for its emotional impact.Taylor discusses her involvement with the Women's Resource Center (WRC) and the valuable resources it provides to women in need. She highlights three main areas of the WRC's work: Intervention, Empowerment, and Prevention. Taylor emphasizes the importance of community support, volunteerism, and donations for the WRC, as it is a non-government-funded organization that relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses to carry out its mission.Taylor BairdWomen's Resource CenterRaces MentionedThis is Life 5kAzalea Trail RunChicago MarathonMarine Corps MarathonMobile MarathonShout OutsTrey BairdBen WalkerMcCreary OttsWrenn LandersHaley LandersJoe SimsMcCoys OutdoorsCindy TaylorMarty CarrellSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, including signing up for our upcoming training program, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, coding tutoring, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisKellie LandrumJenni ZimlichJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell Gustavson

Women control 1/3rd of the total US household financial assets of 11 trillion dollars and they make up 47% of the workforce. And yet many don't seek the financial advice they need to gain peace of mind for their financial futures. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Debbie Taylor, CPA/PFS, shares her experience working with women clients and what she has learned about their needs to best serve them. Debbie discusses the following topics: What are the financial challenges that women face? Tell us the good news about women and their finances. What do women want most from their advisor? How can CPA financial planners better serve their existing women clients? How can we reach the women who need an advisor? For more resources related to this episode, access: Use the resources in Broadridge Advisor's Women's Resource Center to connect with your clients.  Register for an upcoming webcast on Women & Wealth This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy, and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search “AICPA Personal Financial Planning” on your favorite podcast app.  

Grey Gaillard, the RYS podcast editor, shares his journey into running, starting with occasional runs and progressing to a 10K race. He mentions his favorite race, "Run to the Light," which supports a worthy cause. He emphasizes the importance of proper running shoes and recently purchased Saucony Speed shoes.Grey offers advice for beginner runners, emphasizing the importance of getting advice, following a training program, running with others, having proper equipment, and staying hydrated. He currently has no specific running goals but expresses interest in running another 10K or the Battleship 12K in the future. Grey also talks about his approach to running and how he conducts a diagnostic check on his body to decide whether to continue running or take a break.Allison and Grey discuss various aspects of their lives, including their involvement with the Women's Resource Center, Grey's Gaillard Tech Services business, and his passion for running and volunteering in the running community. He highlights the importance of the Run Your Story website, which he manages and continuously updates to provide information on running events, clubs, and stores in the area. The conversation concludes with gratitude for their Patreon supporters and the importance of volunteering in the running community.Grey GaillardGaillard Tech ServicesRaces MentionedAzalea Trail RunBattleship 12k (RUNYOURSTORY15)Run to the LightTurkey TrotThis is Life 5kShout OutsTombigbee Running ClubAlpha Women's Resource CenterWomen's Resource Center of MobileLance JohnsonBrent RawsonKristen RatherRunGoodAnchored MovementPeyton GaillardFresh JunkiSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, including signing up for our upcoming training program, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, coding tutoring, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisKellie LandrumJenni ZimlichJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell Gustavson

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with a couple of folks from the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC). James West, the ICF Administrator, and Shiloah Smith, the activities coordinator, stopped by to talk about the Fall Festival happening at the WLRC grounds on September 15, starting at 6pm. West and Smith shared what folks can expect from the event, which is open to the whole community, as well the importance of community-wide events like these for the residents at the WLRC. Check out the full Coffee Time interview below for all the details! Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

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Police say the shooting of a Tennessee hand surgeon was a targeted event.  Dr. Benjamin Mauck was shot to death in front of a nurse, in an exam room. Larry Pickens, 29, was later arrested and charged with first degree murder. Staff at the Campbell Clinic Orthopedics say they recognized the shooter from previous appointments.  Mauk was shot three times in the neck, chest and upper abdomen.   A psychological evaluation on the suspect has been ordered.     Joining Nancy Grace Today: Matthew Mangino- Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County, PA), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States", Twitter: @MatthewTMangino, MattMangino.com Dr. Michelle Joy- Forensic, Clinical, and academic psychiatrist, Author: “An Illustrated History of the Insanity Defense”, @Westphillymorbidart  Patricia Caristo- Former detective at University of New Mexico Police dept, Executive Director of Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death, bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org , Private Investigator in New Mexico, Former Philadelphia police investigator   Dr. Jan Gorniak- Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV), Board Certified Forensic Pathologist Jen Smith- Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com, Twitter: @jen_e_smith   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When 20-year-old Ashley Loring HeavyRunner goes missing on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, her older sister Kimberly is forced to pick up the slack of a system that's designed to fail those it's supposed to protect. Her investigation leads her to three people who may know what happened to her sister… but none will talk. If you want a deeper dive into Ashley Loring HeavyRunner's case, check out Season 3 of Up and Vanished.To learn more about The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, you can visit niwrc.org. And if you'd like to donate to this amazing organization, you van visit niwrc.org/donate. Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-ashley-loring-heavyrunner/