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George is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a husband and father of two, a consultant to credit unions, a cross-country cyclist, a man living the dream on his terms, and someone I'm looking forward to sitting down and having a beer with one day. Our conversation wanders to lots of places, including leveraging the phrase “I don't know” as a consultant, how vulnerability shows up in his personal life, his two cross-country cycling trips, the generosity of people, and how he found his way to working with credit unions. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hofheimer/
Craig Storti, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, is an author and a trainer/consultant in the field of intercultural communications and cross-cultural adaptation. Eight of his books are on intercultural topics, while the two most recent—Why Travel Matters and especially The Hunt for Mount Everest—are for general audiences. He was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, which offered a unique experience that was crucial in promoting the concept that there are several world views and expanding his love of travel and the intercultural field. When President Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, he had three goals to provide technical assistance, discuss America with your host country nationals and bring the experience home and share it. Main themes in intercultural training include your values, beliefs and assumptions, which may be different from someone else's, being more aware of your own culture when you travel and always being open minded.
Skyler Badenoch, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, is Executive Director for the Hope for Haiti organization. Hope for Haiti is a developmental organization focusing on poverty alleviation with an emphasis on women and children. It has 150-full time staff working on education, health care, clean water, and economic development programs in the southern region. Haiti, the size of Maryland, shares the Caribbean Island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. Although the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and the first free Black Republic, Haiti is culturally rich but has a tragic history of natural, economic and political disasters. Various Rotary International Clubs have assisted with clean water projects, whereas the United Nations UNICEF agency has collaborated in implementing nutrition and water sanitation programs. Haiti has several challenges, and o
Harlan Russell Green, a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkey, is the 2023 Winner of the Peace Corps Writers' Publisher's Award for his latest book on “Building Community: Answering Kennedy's Call.” Mr. Green is a Rotarian, retired Mortgage Banker, and Editor/Publisher of Popular Economics Weekly, a financial wire service he began in 2000. The US Peace Corps put him on an international trajectory that provided unique opportunities to work with the US Environmental Protection Agency, Caesar Chavez's United Farm Workers of America, and several community development projects to create sustainable, livable areas. One of his award-winning films was the “The Great Clean Air Debate.” With the UFWA, he produced “Fighting for Our Lives” and “Why We Boycott.” He also worked on projects with Rotary International and Partnering for Peace, an organization of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who are now Rotarians that strive to connect Rotary Clubs with Peace Corps Projects.
In this episode, D.D. Finder RN, BSN, CCRN, CFRN shares the best kept secret in the hospital… Interventional Radiology! We discuss common procedures, work-life balance, benefits, cons, and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILEBecome a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/AMN PassportDownload the app at: https://www.amnpassport.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS(0:00) Introduction(4:44) D.D.'s Background(10:30) Working in a toxic work environment(21:00) Developing Patient Relationships(26:12) Common Procedures in Interventional Radiology(39:15) How many patients do you see in a day(41:10) Connecting with patients(48:23) Shift Length, PTO, On Call(57:00) Benefits of IR(1:01:01) What do assessments look like(1:06:47) Cons of IR(1:08:15) Experience needed before doing IR nursing(1:10:25) Where do nurses go after IR nursing-------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT THE GUESTD.D. Finder is a former Flight and ICU Nurse, EMT-Basic, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who has worked in healthcare for over 20 years. Due to extreme sleep deprivation and a hostile work environment, DD left critical and emergency care medicine to continue his nursing career in Intervention Radiology. His love and deep respect for first responders and nurses drove him to publish a novel showcasing their intelligence, sacrifice, and compassion for a job he once dedicated his life to. Website: https://ddfinder.com/IG: @ddfinder Sponsored By: American Mobile Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN PassportDownload the app at: https://www.amnpassport.com/ Connect With Us On:YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nursingunchartedInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnnurseApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-uncharted/id1570694185Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1btLYaMHoabT3icqGUgesBWebsite – https://www.americanmobile.com/podcast/nursing-uncharted Powered by AMN Healthcare
Carolyn Wallace, LICSW, is a psychotherapist, Spiritual Director and Archetypal Consultant with almost 20 years of experience guiding people through the process of transformation. While she's worked with various modalities, archetypal consulting is the most powerful and transformative so far. Through archetypal consulting sessions, speaking, and writing, she helps spiritual women transform their relationship to fear so they can stand in their own authority with unapologetic, radiant confidence.She holds a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Certification from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and is a Certified Shake Your Soul dance teacher and Reiki Master. While employed at Kripalu, she taught many yoga and dance classes and workshops. She is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Ecuador. She is a seeker of spiritual wisdom and draws from many different streams in her work with clients.In this episode we talk about archetypes: understanding what they are, how they play a role in our lives, and so much more!Highlights from the episode:What is an Archetype?Benefits of understanding archetypes Recognizing archetypes in other people what the shadow sides of archetypes look likehow to embody the light sides of them so we can make progress in our livesHow to use archetypes to notice when we're living in fear/survival/self-sabotageResources: radiantlifedirection.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087328568287
In this podcast episode we are talking with Earvin Casciano about Military Social Work. We will answer, what does a military social worker do? What does a typical day look like? And how would we get started in this area. Listen in to learn more about this career path! Earvin Casciano is a current MSW Candidate at Florida State University. He is a full-time nonprofit worker, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and AmeriCorps alumnus. Earvin currently interns at Covenant House Georgia, a youth homeless shelter. ____________________________________ Tap Here to Subscribe to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List Tap Here to shop career courses for Social Workers. ____________________________________ Thank you to our SPONSORS RISE Directory - A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW. Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage TDC Continuing Education Courses On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialwork/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialwork/support
“Are the kids okay?” Mental health in children and teens has been at the forefront of topics for concern, especially since the pandemic. Ross Szabo discusses the importance of mental health education in schools, and how we can normalize talking about it in our everyday conversations. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from BAE Systems, Inc. To learn more, visit https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/home. Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas. Show Notes: Resources: https://humanpowerproject.com/ About Ross Szabo Talking about emotions can be a challenge, but Ross's brutally honest, relatable and humorous approach puts audiences at ease as they confront a difficult topic. When Ross was a freshman in college, everything on the surface seemed to be fine. He was making friends, getting good grades and had a fun social life. However, no one could have imagined how many emotions he was suppressing. Ross was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 16, was hospitalized for attempting to take his own life during his senior year of high school, and like so many other freshman, just wanted to fit in. He tried to hide what he was feeling to convince everyone that everything was ok, but that can only last for so long. Ross's story resonates with the millions of college students who are putting on a happy face to hide their true emotions. Ross uses tasteful humor and insights to help participants understand common mental health conditions and individual differences. He also covers warning signs that students can look for in their friends and peers, as well as resources that can provide guidance in these sensitive situations. Ross is NOW the CEO of the Human Power Project. He is an award-winning mental health speaker, writer, trainer and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. Ross has spoken to more than 1 million students about the importance of mental health and provided a positive example to empower them to seek help. He received the 2010 Didi Hirsch Removing the Stigma Leadership Award, 2012 Changing Minds Award and had his advocacy work entered into the Congressional Record. He is the co-author of Behind Happy Faces; Taking Charge of Your Mental Health and a blogger for The Huffington Post.
Dory shares with Sybil how her services for donors will set them up for success . Dory explains why an intermediary will reduce the risk of ineffective fundraising. She explains how a donor can support the causes that are important by utilizing deftly planned tactics that put the good in fundraising.Episode Highlights:How to work effectively with intermediariesHow to ensure your donations are well spentDory Trimble Bio:Dory Trimble (she/her) is a problem-solver and service designer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. As the founder of Trimble Advisors, she spends her time helping social impact organizations get better at what they do and supporting high-net-worth individuals in honing their philanthropy. She's a graduate of Oberlin College, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and an enthusiastic explorer of the mountains and deserts near her home.Links:Website: http://trimbleadvisors.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorytrimbleAnd now for a link to my special sponsor - #magicmindMagic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ Use Code DOYOURGOOD20 to get a fantastic 20% off your first subscription. But wait, it gets even cooler! Your discount code will actually stack with our existing offer, which means your first subscription will be a whopping 50% less than the original price.If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/87-Steve-Kretzmann· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/46-tim-miller· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/12-pam-fujita-yuhas-zoe-rothchild Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course you'll gain access to beautifully animated and engaging videos, along with many other resources. Link for the waitlist for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist Link to the nonprofit email sign-up to connecthttps://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgood https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!
Jodi speaks with Baktash Ahadi (RPCV Mozambique), an award-winning documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, trainer, and human rights activist. Baktash shares how his Peace Corps experience coupled with his cultural life experiences as a refugee has influenced his passion for storytelling. He speaks on how activism and awareness is his foci in his multiple documentaries.Featured Guest:Baktash Ahadi is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, speaker, facilitator, and human rights activist.He specializes in strategic communication, leadership development, narrative storytelling, conflict resolution, and cultural diversity to help leaders make a positive impact in their organization and on society.The recipient of numerous awards for public service and documentary storytelling, Baktash has worked on race relations in communities across the United States and on the peace process in Afghanistan. Baktash is particularly drawn to stories of forced migration, conflict, refugees, and vulnerable and underrepresented communities.PODCAST HOST:Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador, 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Services Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide.We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: http://peacecorpsconnect.org
In this episode, Jodi speaks with Juana Bordas, RPCV Chile and recognized thought leader, award winning author, and activist in the Latina and multicultural communities. Juana speaks of her own cultural background and her lifetime commitment to bringing a focus to the interconnectedness between the areas of leadership, inclusion and social change. FEATURED GUEST:Juana Bordas is recongized expert in the field of leadership, inclusion, and social change. She served with one of the first groups of Peace Corps volunteers in Chile where she worked in production cooperatives (microenterprise), and is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2001 Franklin Williams Award through Peace Corps given for her lifelong commitment to communities of color. She is also a bestselling author. Her books include “Salsa, Soul and Spirit – Leadership for a Multicultural Age” which won the International Latino Book Award & “The Power of Latino Leadership”which received the Nautilus Prize for best multicultural book (second edition juste released).Juana is the founding President of the National Hispana Leadership Institute and a founder of Mi Casa, the largest Hispanic serving organization in Colorado. She was the first Latina faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership, and has been honored as one of most Influential Hispanics in America by the National Diversity Council.PODCAST HOST:Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador, 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Services Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: http://peacecorpsconnect.org
Charles F. “Chic” Dambach, Global Peacebuilder and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, has a wide ranging career that includes being the former President of the Alliance for Peacebuilding, former President of the National Peace Corps Association, and past Chief of Staff for Congressman John Garamendi of California. His memoir, Exhaust the Limits, the Life and Times of a Global Peacebuilder, features a lifetime of service and successful initiatives for peace. Mr. Dambach highlights how peacebuilding is the responsibility of everyone, especially for members of the U.S. Peace Corps, Rotary International and the United Nations. Previously, Mr. Dambach was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and he led a grassroots peacebuilding effort between Ethiopia and Eritrea in the 1990s. One hopeful trend today, as opposed to decades ago, is there are diverse educational programs on peacebuilding that are available to the general public so that people can learn helpful techniques to promote peace, and realize that there are no winners in a war.
In this episode, Jodi speaks with Mike Tidwell, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Zaire (now known as Democratic Republic of Congo) about his life changing journey into the environmental advocacy field. Mike is founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN), the oldest and largest grassroots organization dedicated exclusively to fighting for bold and just solutions to climate change in the Chesapeake region of Maryland, DC, and Virginia. FEATURED GUEST: Mike Tidwell is founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the impacts and solutions associated with global warming in Maryland, Virginia, DC, and West Virginia.Under Tidwell's leadership, CCAN has helped pass landmark clean-energy legislation in Maryland and the District of Columbia; blocked coal and oil development plans in Virginia; and worked with groups nationwide to push for a fair and effective carbon cap policy on Capitol Hill.Tidwell is also an author and filmmaker whose books include The Ravaging Tide: Strange Weather, Future Katrinas, and the Race to Save America's Coastal Cities. Tidwell's documentary film – “We Are All Smith Islanders” – vividly depicts the dangers of global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. Tidwell has received numerous awards for his advocacy work, including the Audubon Naturalist Society's prestigious “Conservation Award.”A long-time resident of Maryland, he lives in Takoma Park with his wife Beth and son Sasha.PODCAST HOST: Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador, 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Services Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: http://peacecorpsconnect.org
Mark D. Walker, a Returned U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer from Guatemala, is President of Million Mile Walker. His most recent book is “My Saddest Pleasures.” A previous book was titled “Different Latitudes.” Mr. Walker discusses the philosophy of his Million Mile Walker through the celebration of international travel and literature, cross-cultural relationships, overseas development, philanthropy, and social justice. He shares his keen insight into 50-years on the road and some of the most valuable lessons learned. One unique experience was with a group of Rotarians during a coup d-etat in Bolivia. His Rotary coverage illustrates the importance of Rotary International, the United Nations and the US Centers for Disease Control to eradicate the scourge of polio worldwide. Additionally, he features PEN America and the importance of promoting the freedom of the press and our efforts to deal with the growth of the book-banning movement around the country and the world.
Kamaka Dias is a Hilo boy from the Big Island of Hawai'i. He is a proud Kula Kaiapuni (Hawaiian Immersion) student, a 2016 UH Mānoa graduate, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer of Madagascar, and that crazy guy who paid off $53,757 worth of student debt in 11 months. This local who loves Locals slippahs is also the host of Hawaiiverse and the Hawaiiverse Podcast. In this episode we talk about his childhood and love for sports, his adventures traveling abroad, his time in Peace Corps Madagascar, and so much more. Hosted by special guest host Kanoelehua Robinson. Recorded at https://www.summitmediacorp.com/honolulu. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hawaiiversepodcast Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Hawaiiverse Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hawaiiversepodcast/ Shop local on https://hawaiiverse.com/
Sarah Porter, Director of Innovative Philanthropy for Hope for Haiti, turned this virtual reality experience into a question. If it feels this real and has this much impact, what could it do on the social side of things? Sarah joined Better Worlds to talk about Hope for Haiti's first Virtual Reality project and experiential app that was modeled off of a partner school in rural Haiti. Sarah has created partnerships with the NFT community and launched numerous NFT Auctions to support earthquake response in Haiti. As a Director of Development and Partnerships, Sarah's got her start as a volunteer in the Peace Corp., and currently serves as Board President of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of New York City. Her strengths are in Policy & Advocacy, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Community Organizing, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Corporate Philanthropy. She has a Masters in International Affairs from Brooklyn College. As a fundraiser seeking new opportunities for innovative tools, Sarah turned to the virtual world and Web 3 envisioning an experience where potential funders could meet students inside a virtual Haitian classroom and nonprofits could work together to create an impact metaverse. Links Hope for Haiti ECPAT-USA Peace Corps of NYC #impact #nfts #VR #zombies #fundraising #haiti #peacecorps # About Better Worlds Better Worlds is a communication and community building platform comprised of weekly podcasts, engaging international conferences and hack-a-thons to encourage and support the development of Web3 solutions. Our programs celebrate voices from every continent to forge a shared and abundant future.
Join Lori and her guest, Julia Campbell, as they talk about the evolution of marketing for nonprofits. With her passion for philanthropy, Julia eventually started her own business where she helps nonprofits navigate the digital landscape for marketing. Is it ideal for organizations to fully shift to digital? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: A lot of people in philanthropy are accidental fundraisers. What does this mean? Reaching out to different generations through traditional and digital marketing. Nonprofits need to be more proactive, not reactive! The value of the narrative and message of your cause. And much more! About Julia Campbell: Julia Campbell has run her digital marketing consulting business for almost a decade, focused exclusively on mission-driven organizations. A mom of 2 and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, she is the author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, a call-to-action for nonprofits to use stories to accomplish their missions. Based in Boston, Julia is a global authority on digital storytelling, with happy clients spanning the globe from Moscow to San Francisco. She has provided workshops and training to Meals on Wheels America, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Facebook. Julia is a frequent contributor to Nonprofit Tech for Good, Social Media Today, Maximize Social Business, Elevation Web, Network for Good, Wild Apricot, and others. Her passion is to get nonprofits of all sizes to stop spinning their wheels on social media and to start getting real results using digital tools. You can check out her thoughts and ideas on all things nonprofit digital storytelling and social media at www.jcsocialmarketing.com/blog. Connect with Julia! Nonprofit Nation (Podcast): https://jcsocialmarketing.com/podcast/ Website: https://jcsocialmarketing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliacampbell77 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell Facebook: https://www.fb.com/jcsocialmarketing Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://linkphilanthropic.com Email: info@linkphilanthropic.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorikranczer/
In this Jobs with Jodi Podcast episode, Career Services Specialist Jodi Hammer chats with RPCV and NPCA's new board chair, John Lee Evans, who shares his own experiences as well as his vision for NPCA. FEATURED GUEST:John Lee Evans, NPCA's newly elected Board Chair, grew up in the Pacific Northwest and attended the University of Madrid in Spain as an undergraduate for one year. He served in the Peace Corps in Honduras 1975–78, where he worked with rural schoolteachers and agricultural cooperative leaders in a community development agency. Following the Peace Corps, he co-founded a language institute in San Diego that utilized accelerated learning techniques to teach Spanish to local professionals. He has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has been in private practice for 30 years, which has included working with immigrant communities. He is a member of the Cultural Diversity Committee of the San Diego Psychological Association. He has presented at the American Psychological Association on cultural and political involvement. In 2008, he was elected to the San Diego Unified School Board, overseeing a diverse student body of over 100,000 students with an operational budget of $1.2 billion. He was elected to the board for a period of 12 years and served as President of the Board for three years. He led the Vision 2020 initiative that focused on increased academic achievement and equity and earned numerous national awards.PODCAST HOST: Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Services Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers. We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: peacecorpsconnect.org
Tim Campbell is an activist and a native of Little Rock, Arkansas. Last spring, Campbell was the recipient of the Shannon Butler Bridge Builder Award for the Class of 2021, recognized as the school's top honor. The award is presented to a student in each graduating class who has displayed collaborative leadership skills and exemplifies the spirit of bringing people together. Campbell was appointed to the City of Little Rock's Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission in the summer of 2021. He was sworn in to the Pulaski County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee in March 2021 and served as a member of Governor Asa Hutchinson's Task Force to Advance the State of Law Enforcement in Arkansas, which presented its findings to the Governor in December 2020. In the summer of 2020, he led peaceful protests in Little Rock following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. He was presented with the 2022 L.E.A.D. Service Award by the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission in recognition of his accomplishments and initiatives. In addition to earning his Master of Public Service, Campbell graduated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a degree in health and wellness. He is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served as a Community Health Facilitator in The Gambia from 2016-2018. Following his tenure with the Peace Corps, Campbell spent a six-month practicum with the Office of International Programs and Studies at UAPB, serving as a Senior Adviser to UAPB's Peace Corps Prep Program. Campbell is the Founder of the non-profit The Arkansas Movement for Change.
In this episode, Jodi is joined by two special guests from the State Department: George Sibley, Diplomat-in-Residence and Jason Tolub, Deputy Director of Talent Acquisition, who will be talking about the path to Foreign Service. They outline and help make sense of the many steps involved in becoming a Foreign Service Officer and share why they feel RPCVs make the best Foreign Service Officers.....COMPLETE THISFEATURED GUESTS:George Sibley is the Diplomat-in-Residence Mid-Atlantic for the U.S. Department of State. He is a seasoned diplomat having served in multiple capacities around the world, including Director of the Economic Section in India and Deputy Chief of Mission in Burma.Jason A. Tolub has a 12+ year career with the US Department of State where he currently serves as Deputy Director for the Bureau of Talent Management Office of Talent Acquisition. He is also an RPCV, having served with Peace Corps as a University TEFL teacher in Ukraine (2006-08). PODCAST HOST:Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers.We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: peacecorpsconnect.org
In this Jobs with Jodi Podcast episode, Career Services Specialist Jodi Hammer chats with RPCV professionals working within the Innovation sector of international development who share their own experiences as well as offer tips and advice on how to explore career opportunities in the innovation arena. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and have your questions answered. FEATURED PANELISTS:RPCV Taylor Cruz (Eswatini 2012–14) is an innovation strategist and UX Designer based in Zambia. As an innovation consultant, she works with clients such as GIZ, JSI, and UNFPA to design and implement innovative programming and initiatives. She previously worked at Pact, a global NGO, where she was a founding member of their innovation team and managed the incubation of early-stage innovations. With over 12 years of experience working on youth development programs in over 20 countries, she specializes in youth workforce curriculum and is a human-centered design principal facilitator. Taylor has a background in international business and has an M.A. in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from SIT Graduate Institute in Washington, D.C., and is a 2012-2014 RPCV from eSwatini. RPCV Garrett Mason (Liberia 2010–12) is the Chief Training Officer at Corps Africa. He has spent the past 17 years in program design, project management, teaching, and adult training. He specializes in asset-based community development, human-centered design, systems practice, leadership development, and grassroots community development and has led innovation programs in 12 countries. PODCAST HOST: Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers. We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: http://peacecorpsconnect.orgEdited by Catherine Gardner
This episode explores the growing field of coaching, and its impact on the Peace Corps field experience. Career Services Specialist Jodi Hammer chats with two professional coaches who share their experience working as coaches within diverse sectors including as staff with Peace Corps--both in Headquarters and in the field--as well as with other federal agencies and the nonprofit arena. They offer tips and advice based on their own experience, and speak to the variety of opportunities within this growing sector.Listen to this podcast to also learn about Peace Corps' commitment in recent years to rolling out the Coach Approach system in the field to support Volunteers in their growth, development, and ability to effectively coach those who follow them.FEATURED GUESTS: RPCV Monica Suber-Duffy (El Salvador 2007–09) is a professional GCDF-certified coach and a member of the Federal Coach Network. She first became involved in the field of coaching during her tenure at Peace Corps headquarters. Since then, she has worked as an Organizational Development Consultant for GSA, where she used her coaching expertise to promote employee growth and development.RPCV Jennifer (JJ) Dibella is a Certified Prof'l. Co-Active Coach & owner of L3D Consulting, LLC. She's a seasoned professional with 21+ years of exp. w/in the Federal sector alone, inc. 18+ years of exp. working w/in the Agency of PC in multiple leadership roles, both domestic and abroad. JJ currently works as Chief of Programming and Training for the Africa region in PC where she has been instrumental in Peace Corps' design and implementation of Coach Approach and of the adoption of the Federal Coach Network.PODCAST HOST: Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador, 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers. We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: http://peacecorpsconnect.org
In this episode, Career Services Specialist Jodi Hammer welcomes RPCV George Economides to discuss the critical role mentoring plays in personal and professional development, including how to identify and secure a mentor. As a seasoned professional and staunch advocate of both being mentored and mentoring others, George speaks candidly from his own experience and that of the many RPCVs he has mentored along the way.FEATURED GUEST:George Economides is a forward-thinking, energetic leader and advocate of National Service. He has worked with Peace Corps in multiple capacities specifically around financial reporting, as well as with AmeriCorps where he oversaw the logistical operation of the Atlantic region. His personal and professional commitment to mentoring and networking is a key factor in his own success. PODCAST HOST: Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador, 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Services Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers. We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: http://peacecorpsconnect.orgEdited by Catherine Gardner
As part of our Conversations with RPCV Leaders series, this podcast episode features a conversation with RPCV Charles Enciso, who discusses his career path — which has taken him coast to coast in the U.S. and around the world — working for diverse organizations, including the San Diego LGBTQ+ Center; the Humane Society; and multiple international leadership positions with Peace Corps. We also touch on his proven commitment to intercultural diversity & inclusion.FEATURED GUEST:RPCV Charles Enciso is an experienced Program Director with a demonstrated history of working in International Relations, Volunteer Programming, Nonprofit Organizations, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, and Capacity Building.His dedication to National Service includes roles such as Program Officer within the Corporation for National and Community Service to multiple leadership positions overseas with Peace Corps, including Director of Programming & Training in the Philippines and Nepal, and Country Director in Armenia. PODCAST HOST: Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador, 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers. We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: http://peacecorpsconnect.org
Kecia McDonald currently serves as a Complex Area Resource Teacher for English Learners in Kailua Kona, West Hawai'i. She is certified K-12 in Health and has been a Teen Health teacher, a Curriculum Coordinator, Test Coordinator, Title I Coordinator and substitute teacher. She is a 2020-2022 Hawai'i State Teacher Fellow and a 2022 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow. Kecia is the public school proud mother of two young men and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. She loves to travel and has moved 26 times. You can find her on Twitter @mcdonald_kecia or follow her travels on IG @what_hi_see Key Takeaways: You will be a better teacher and administrator when you realize and enact education being about relationships and interacting with other human beings. Nobody will innovate or take risks until a community that is safe has been built. Teaching is professional yet at the same time deeply personal. It's a holistic profession. Building relationships creates a community. Building report creates an institution. We all want to work in communities. The light bulb moment is the click moment when it comes to building relationships. It's important that you pause and take time to let people know that you see, hear, and know them. Leaders need to model relationship building for their teachers. It's important to help teachers start improving by focusing on their strengths and building from there. Schools should be joyful places of learning. Stay In Touch: Twitter @mcdonald_kecia IG @what_hi_see --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, Jodi is joined by two representatives from the Peace Corps Oral History Project — including Evelyn Ganzglass (Coordinator of the project), and Violet Esipila (fellow Interviewer.) Also featured is RPCV Olivia Donaldson, PhD, who shares how she tapped into the Oral History project for her multimedia exhibit called Departures: Peace Corps Pandemic Stories. Guests discuss why your Peace Corps story is important and needs be recorded within the Oral History Project, how to request an interviewer who can help document your experience, and how to access the treasure trove of previously recorded Peace Corps oral histories.PODCAST GUESTS: Evelyn GanzglassEvelyn is a seasoned Workforce Development and Postsecondary Education Professional who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Somalia from 1966-68, first as an English language teacher in an all-girls primary school and, during the second year, as deputy director of the National Museum.After being interviewed for the RPCV Oral History Archives Project herself, she became a volunteer interviewer and now coordinates the project. She is a strong advocate of the project and is thrilled to play a small part in helping individual stories be preserved as a testament to the Peace Corps' enduring impact. Violet Esipila Violet is a Disaster Recovery Specialist at U.S. Small Business Administration. She's responsible for responding to variety of clients inquiries, ranging from routine to complex, and providing detailed information to the public regarding President's Federal Declared Disaster Programs. She served in Peace Corps Ukraine from 2017-2020 as a Community Development and PEPFAR Response Volunteer. She is an Outreach Volunteer Chair for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of NJ, board member of Peace Corps Oral History Project, and Communications Committee for Black Professionals in International Affairs. She holds a BA in Sociology from WPUNJ and MPS in Human Resources and Employment Relations from PSU. Olivia Donaldson, PhDOlivia is an RPCV (Benin, 2001-03), and a cultural studies researcher/professor turned UX professional. She is skilled at using stories to translate research (interviews, observation, generative research, surveys, competitive audits, literature reviews, focus groups, etc.) into insights that inform accessible and inclusive experiences. She is also author of the multimedia exhibit called Departures: Peace Corps Pandemic Stories, for which she tapped the Peace Corps Oral History Project. PODCAST HOST: Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jodi Hammer (Ecuador 1994–97), is a job coach and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National
In this episode of Jobs with Jodi, we're joined by RPCV James Ham who discusses his diverse, global work experience with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Peace Corps in our Conversation with RPCV Leaders in Action. James is a staunch advocate of Peace Corps and a shining example of an effective Country Director in his current post in South Africa. He speaks to his career of service both domestic and abroad, and his assent from temporary Country Desk Assistant in PC HQ to overseas staff in numerous oversees posts--all within Africa-- including Country Director in Uganda and, more recently, South Africa.FEATURED GUEST:RPCV James Ham (South Africa 1996-98) is a seasoned public servant with 30 years of experience, in the sectors of public health, education, small enterprise development, and agriculture. He currently serves as Peace Corps Country Director in South Africa. Prior to this, he was Country Director for Peace Corps Uganda and he has left his mark by providing oversight in Peace Corps programs in Guinea, Ghana, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Benin, Gabon, Chad, and Burkina Faso. Above all, Mr. Ham is known for bringing his dedication to international volunteerism and his embodiment of core leadership principles.PODCAST HOST:Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jodi Hammer (Ecuador 1994–97), is a job coach and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers.We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: peacecorpsconnect.org
In this episode of the month's Ask the Career Coach edition of the Jobs with Jodi podcast, NPCA Career Consultant and fellow RPCV, Dr. Ronda Ansted, joins Jodi to chat about the importance of spring cleaning your career--much like your house--and how specifically to do so in order to keep your professional portfolio and documents updated with relevant credentials and experiences to best reflect your evolving professional brand.FEATURED GUEST:Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Dr. Ronda Ansted (South Africa 2007–09) is a career consultant and creator of the My Career Design Studio — a unique online platform designed as a 'career coach in your pocket' — assisting people in all aspects of career planning and the job search. All RPCVs have free access to this platform for four months. PODCAST HOST:Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jodi Hammer (Ecuador 1994–97), is a job coach and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers.We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: peacecorpsconnect.org
Global Take with Black Professionals in International Affairs
Just as we were starting to see an end to a global pandemic, Russia invades Ukraine and the world goes into crisis mode. The refugee crisis is growing at the Ukraine/Poland border. Beautiful, picturesque Ukrainian cities have now turned into ruins. Russia is threatening to cut oil supplies in Europe. Gas prices are rising past $4.15 per gallon in the United States. In this episode, Alexanderia Haidara, host of Global Take Podcast, talks with a foreign policy expert, Nola Haynes, and former Peace Corp Volunteer to Ukraine, Violet Esipila. They dive deep into the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the black community both in America and abroad. As NATO, the European Union, and the United States scramble to de-escalate tensions in the region and end the war, what role will Africa play in the new global world order? The U.S. Congress shored up 1.5 trillion for defense and non-defense discretionary spending and roughly 12 billion to help Ukraine respond to Russia's invasion, yet critical criminal justice, and civil rights legislation remain in limbo. The outpour of African immigrants fighting to leave Ukraine but were discriminated against at the Polish/Ukraine border struck a nerve with Black America. Join our discussion online with Global Take! Bio: Nola Haynes is an academic, policy writer, and advocate. Nola's interests center on emerging threats, WMD in space, strategic competition, and intersectionality. Most recently, Nola was named one of the top 50 leaders in national security and foreign affairs by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Diversity in National Security (DINSN). She is the director of the West Coast chapter of Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS) and sits on several boards including, the Women's Caucus for the International Studies Association communications team (WCIS), Foreign Policy board for American Political Science Association (APSA) and ISA West. She is a member of the Black Professional in International Affairs (BPIA) communications team along with being an alumnus of the WestExec Advisors mentoring program. She has been featured on MSNBC Show with Tiffany Cross and the Grio to name a few. Violet Esipila is a Disaster Recovery Specialist at U.S. Small Business Administration. She's responsible for responding to a variety of clients' inquiries, ranging from routine to complex, and providing detailed information to the public regarding President's Federal Declared Disaster Programs. She is an Outreach Volunteer Chair for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of NJ and Communications Committee for Black Professionals in International Affairs. She previously served in Peace Corps Ukraine as a Community Development and PEPFAR Response Volunteer. She holds a BA in Sociology from WPUNJ and MPS in Human Resources and Employment Relations from PSU. She speaks Swahili and English. Podcast Team Alexanderia Haidara, Host and Podcast Producer Cheryle Galloway-Podcast Op-Ed Writer Sidney Walters-Podcast Social Media Coordinator Follow Black Professionals in International Affairs at www.iabpia.org, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram.
Your definition of a "proper walk" is likely very different from Michael Farley's. BIO: Michael Farley is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a retired nonprofit CEO, and an adventurer. He was the leader of Elk Hill, a human services organization based in Goochland VA, for 21 years. Michael has also led adventure trips in the United States and Kenya for the past forty years. Through both a global and local “lens”, he shares those adventures, the lessons learned, and relates how the experiences have helped shaped his own personal and professional values, his leadership beliefs, and his continued purpose in life to do good and have fun. Michael has returned to Kenya over 30 times. Since 2002, he has organized and led 13 Proper Walks in Kenya's Great Rift Valley trekking over 2,000km and raising over $950,000 for the Makindu Children's Program, which supports 560 orphans and is in the same area where Michael served in the Peace Corps. He has known three generations of Kenyans and has seen firsthand the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Sahara Africa and the orphans left in its wake. Michael refers to his Walks as Adventures for a Cause. And they are real Adventures, complete with wild animal encounters, indigenous tribes, and ornery camels. Over the years, the Cause has provided thousands of children hope for a much better future. The Proper Walks have been featured in National Geographic Adventure Magazine and Newsweek. + Subscribe to The Good Eye Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. + Contact Jay Smack jaysmackvo.com jaysmack.com
Our monthly Ask the Career Coach episode of Jobs with Jodi podcast focuses on providing answers to RPCVs' most burning career questions.In honor of February and Valentine's Day, our special guest — NPCA Career Consultant and fellow RPCV — Dr. Ronda Ansted answers questions about how to live a life you love, how to identify career pursuits that are in line with your personal and professional desires, and how to find jobs in those areas to help make your career dreams come true. Ronda and Jodi dive deep into ways to hone in on your niche areas of expertise, how to lean into your passions for fulfillment, and about harnessing the new year's energy to make the changes needed to find the job that feeds your soul. If you have a burning question to add to the discussion, feel free to pre-submit questions to jodi@rpcv.org with subject line "Questions for Ask the Career Coach."Want to attend the recording on this podcast episode? We allow a small number of listeners in the recording of the session. Register by clicking on the ''attending" button above to receive the zoom meeting information. FEATURED GUEST:Dr. Ronda Ansted is an RPCV (South Africa), career consultant and creator of the My Career Design Studio, a unique online platform designed as a 'career coach in your pocket', assisting people in all aspects of career planning and the job search. All RPCVs have free access to this platform for 4 months. PODCAST HOST: Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers.We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: peacecorpsconnect.org
TTB 172: Walking 1,200 Miles for American Veterans Archaeological Recovery Josh Guerrero (@allaroundadventure) is walking across the entire state of Michigan! He's following the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST), for a total distance of about 1,200 miles which will be the most audacious physical feat that he's ever done! And he's taking this on in order to raise money to help his fellow Veterans through the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery foundation. Josh is the creator of All-Around Adventure, a travel blog and podcast through which he shares amazing tales from afar and the all-important life lessons that go along with them. He's also a former United States Marine, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Archaeologist, and Adventurer who has now embarked on a whole new journey! The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wolverinewalk (https://www.gofundme.com/f/wolverinewalk) https://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure/ (https://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure/) https://www.allaroundadventure.com/wolverinewalk/ (https://www.allaroundadventure.com/wolverinewalk/) SUPPORT THE PODCAST! This podcast was brought to you by MANSCAPED! Don't let your nether regions get out of hand while in the Netherlands (or anywhere)! Get 20% off with the code “TTB” when purchasing through https://www.manscaped.com/ (Manscaped.com) Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products (https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products) For less than a cup of coffee you can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. Please consider becoming a Patron by signing up here: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint (https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint) Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Jodi and her panel address a popular career goal among RPCVs — becoming a foreign service officer. Many do not realize there are multiple ways to get into the Foreign Service, including some that don't even require the dreaded and difficult Foreign Service Exam.Featured guests for this podcast include RPCVs who have joined the Foreign Service in different capacities and followed distinct pathways. Each guest discusses their unique experiences, answer audience questions, and provide sage advice on the process of pursuing a career in the Foreign Service.PANEL MEMBERS: Joshua Johnson, Foreign Service Officer (RPCV Gambia)Robyn Mofsowitz, Foreign Service Officer (RPCV Tonga)Lori Wallace, Foreign Service Specialist (RPCV Cameroon)PODCAST HOST:Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers.We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: peacecorpsconnect.org
This podcast features special guest and RPCV Leaders in Action features a conversation with Helene Dudley. She is a two-time RPCV and founder/Executive Director of TCP Global, an award-winning micro-lending program empowering underserved populations in 14 countries. Come learn about her unique background and inspirational program, TCP Global.In 2000, she collaborated with other Colombia RPCVs to establish The Colombia Project to help people displaced by violence in Colombia to reestablish financial independence. By 2016, the program had evolved as TCP Global and engaged the National Peace Corps Association as its 501c3 and fiscal agent. Since 2016, TCP Global has issued over 8900 loans worth $1.5 million in 14 countries. Helene is the executive director. FEATURED GUEST: Helene Dudley served in the Peace Corps in Colombia (1968-70) and Slovakia (1997-99). She is a past president of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida and past president of the Rotary Club of Coconut Grove, Florida.
Jobs with Jodi talks with two special guests about National Peace Corps Associations Community Fund-- — a grant award program which supports the continued service and global social impact of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers through grant awards and social impact capacity building opportunities.Specical Guests:Bethany Leech, International Programs Coordinator with NPCA, she shares insight on the Community Fund she manages.Meisha Robinson, RPCV, who was assisted by the Fund for her project "I am, We are".
Craig M. Chavis Jr. is an award-winning author and business strategist that specializes in helping entrepreneurs develop proactive, profitable, and proven business models. At the core of Craig's coaching philosophy lies the mantra – Become the Entrepreneur of Your Life. Through this lens, he coaches through an alternative and holistic perspective cultivated from over a decade of first-hand experience launching and managing multiple businesses in Ghana, Costa Rica, Peru, and the United States of America. He is a serial entrepreneur, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a former division-1 collegiate athlete, and received his BSBA from Samford University and MBA from the University of Tampa. Craig is also a super foodie, world traveler, and lifelong learner. THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODEThe role that misinformation and disinformation plays in keeping people from creating wealth and how exposure to wealth really opened Craig's eyes to the discrepancies of how rich kids grow up with a mindset that is tuned to wealth creation. How intellectual curiosity and learning how to ask better questions fueled Craig's entrepreneurial mindset and helped him to recognize patterns that have helped him stay nimble in business and to strategically plan for the future.How serving in the Peace Corps prepared Craig to be the entrepreneur of his own life, why it's a great path to entrepreneurship, what parents can do to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and how technology can either be a hindrance or an effective tool in developing entrepreneurial skills and thought authority in a teen's area of interest. So listen in as we discuss all these topics and so much more. CONNECT WITH CRAIG CHAVIS, JR.If you enjoyed today's episode, we encourage you to connect with Craig. He can be reached at the following social media addresses. Website: https://www.cre8ivecraig.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cre8ivecraig/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cre8ivecraig CONNECT WITH DARA AND JULIANWe'd love to hear from you as well! Tell us what you loved about this episode and what you feel like we could improve upon. We are here to serve so please let us know how we can best help you and your teen. You can e-mail Dara at daragoncalves@skippinglunchlinespodcast.com or DM me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/skippinglunchlinespodcast/
This episode was recorded as a part of Maryanne's Donor Attraction Forum. Julia had some amazing insights that Maryanne wanted to share.About Julia Campbell: She is an expert in digital marketing and has run a consulting business for almost 10 years now. Julia focuses exclusively on mission-driven organizations. She is the author of "Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits". Julia is also a mom of 2 and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. Key Takeaways:Simplify your message, don't dumb it down - just make it understandable and relatable to the audience you want to attract. Try your very best to grab their attention, pique their curiosity, or challenge their mindset. Don't waste too much time trying to convince random strangers to care about your cause - figure out who your audience is, what they care about, who you want to attract and how you can create a message that's going to resonate with them People know when the difference of being broadcasted to versus spoken to. Each channel is different, you can't treat them all the same. But you can repurpose content Try to learn as much as you can about each social media channel.80% of things you post on social media should be all about adding value to your viewers; the remaining 20% is for asking something back. If we're asking someone to do something, let's think first about what's in it for them. “Nobody wants a newsletter. We want stories, we want impact. We want outcomes, we want to be inspired. We want to learn about a cause that we care about.” - Julia Campbell Reach out to Julia Campbell at:Website: https://jcsocialmarketing.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/ Be more confident, credible & convincing to your board & supporters without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy.Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com
Hayden Fennoy was born and raised on the westside of Detroit. First generation graduate who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi in the agriculture sector. Now currently residing in China as an English teacher.
Kyle Maronie is an RPCV thats served Cameroon. He works in public health preparedeness with Harris County Public Health in Houston Texas. He is native son of the Commonwealth of Dominica and was raised in Houston, Texas.
Meredith is travel blogger from the USA with over 50 passport stamps. She adds an intuitive insight into life as she jet sets around the globe. Where in the world is Meredith San Diego? Seeking adventure and empowering women of all ages, shapes and ethnicities to go into the world and explore more. Peace Corps- Macedonia ( North Macedonia) Connect with with Meredith using the links below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bagladymeredithsandiego/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/baglady.meredith.sandiego/ Website: https://www.bagladymeredithsandiego.com/
Tim Campbell grew up in the urban, inner-city of Little Rock, Arkansas. He attended and subsequently graduated from Central High School in 2010. Tim attended UAPB, where he studied health and wellness, graduating in 2015 as the first member of his family to receive a college degree. Upon graduation, he was successfully accepted into the U.S. Peace Corps Program, where he served as a Community Health Facilitator in the Gambia. Following his two-year tenure with the Peace Corps, Tim spent a six-month practicum with the Office of International Programs and Studies at UAPB, where he served as a Senior Adviser to UAPB’s Peace Corps Prep Program. Tim is currently a second-year student at the Clinton School of Public Service, where he serves as SGA President.
Nyassa Kollie is a Chicagoland recruiter for the U.S. Peace Corps. She served as a Secondary School English Educator in Peace Corps Malawi from 2015 to 2017. She then continued to serve as a Peace Corps Response volunteer in Malawi from 2017 to 2018. During service Nyassa worked closely with community based organizations to engage and empower adolescent young girls on projects surrounding environmental education, drought resistant agriculture practices, HIV/AIDS awareness/risk reduction, and gender based violence awareness. During her second service, Nyassa took on the role as a District Coordinator for a PEPFAR program and worked on coordinating the implementation of the program around the district while coordinating 11 NGOs and engaging with local Malawian government. Before joining Peace Corps as a recruiter, Nyassa worked in the nonprofit sector working with education programming for children birth to five in Chicago. As a Chicagoland native, Nyassa enjoys exploring the different pockets of the city, working on launching her coffee + plant business, and volunteering as a mentor at GirlForward, an organization dedicated to empowering refugee girls aged 12-21 from over 30 countries, who have resettled in areas around Chicago. She is a proud alumna of the University of Iowa. You can connect with Nyassa via her Instagram: @Nyassamufasa
Rob is the Director of Student Programs at the IOP and staff coordinator of the Harvard Votes Challenge. His work has focused on themes of civic engagement, community development and educational equity in the US, Latin America and Africa. Prior to joining the IOP, Rob served as a consultant and advisor to organizations that include the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, Harvard College, Tufts University, The Social Impact Studio, FUSE Corps and The Obama Foundation. A former Peace Corps Volunteer, Rob has co-founded five civil society organizations in Paraguay, including, Teach for Paraguay, member of the global Teach For All Network and the Paraguayan Government's first national youth service program. Additionally, he's partnered with the Mayor, Superintendent of Schools and community stakeholders from his hometown of Poughkeepsie, New York to co-found the Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet, a collective impact organization that convenes leaders across sectors to develop a citywide cradle-to-career agenda for children, youth and families. Rob is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, New Politics Leadership Academy alumnus and former Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Millennium Scholar. He holds a B.A. from Harvard College, an Ed.M in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is pursuing a Mid-Career Master's in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School. https://www.pkchildrenscabinet.com/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/robwatsonjr
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues his series of conversations with fellow Kentuckians who have served their country and the world in the U.S. Peace Corps. Today we hear from Patrick Erdley, a Louisville native who served in Bulgaria as a Youth Development Volunteer from 2006-2008. He fell in love with Bulgaria and a Bulgarian and returned to the country from 2009-2012. During that time he co-wrote Bulgaria - Other Places Travel Guide (https://books.google.com/books/about/Bulgaria_Other_Places_Travel_Guide.html?id=fQ8vWih-rqwC) and he also wrote a blog about riding public transportation in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia (https://sofiapublictransport.wordpress.com/). After returning to the U.S. and the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, Patrick was able to sponsor his fiancé Todor to come to the US. He was the first Bulgarian to be sponsored for a K1 visa to the US in a same sex relationship. Now Patrick is back in Louisville working as the Program Engagement Manager for Big Brothers, Big Sisters (http://bbbsky.org). Here are some links to other resources Patrick mentioned: UofL Photo Archives: https://library.louisville.edu/archives/photo Garth Greenwell's book What Belongs to You: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374288228 As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues a series of interviews with fellow Kentuckians who have served abroad in the U.S. Peace Corps. Spencer Cruse is a Kentucky native who finished up his Peace Corps service as a teacher trainer in Uganda at the end of 2019. He's from Lexington and is living there now while working remotely for an international development organization in DC. Listen in as we explore grassroots, low-budget sustainable development work done in partnership with the people of Uganda. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Craig M. Chavis Jr. is an author and coach that specializes in helping working professionals launch profitable businesses and successfully transition into full-time entrepreneurship. He is a serial entrepreneur, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, former division-1 collegiate athlete, and received his BSBA from Samford University and MBA from the University of Tampa. Craig is also a super foodie, world traveler, and lifelong learner. Check out Craig's book: Burdens of a Dream. It is a story of hope written to inspire anyone who has arrived at a personal or professional crossroads within their life. https://www.amazon.com/Burdens-Dream-Actionable-Creative-Entrepreneur/dp/1647460212/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H5TIM1DQNF6E&dchild=1&keywords=burdens+of+a+dream&qid=1598231450&sprefix=burdens%2Caps%2C262&sr=8-2 https://www.cre8ivecraig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cre8ivecraig/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cre8ivecraig/ https://www.facebook.com/cre8ivecraig to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/
Craig M. Chavis, Jr. is an author and coach that specializes in helping working professionals launch profitable businesses and successfully transition into full-time entrepreneurship. We discuss: Planting the seeds of becoming an entrepreneur [1:55] None of us are self-made [5:18] A mentorship that turns things around [6:52] The most important variable in the PIE formula [9:07] The entrepreneur of your life [11:05] Bucket number one and Bucket number two [12:40] The roadblocks to creating something from nothing [17:04] The best form of security there is [19:06] He is a serial entrepreneur, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, former division-1 collegiate athlete, and received his BSBA from Samford University and MBA from the University of Tampa. Craig is also a super foodie, world traveler, and lifelong learner. Learn more about Craig at https://www.cre8ivecraig.com/ (https://www.cre8ivecraig.com/) and https://www.burdensofadream.com/ (https://www.burdensofadream.com/). Brief Description of Gift A signed hardback copy of Craig’s book - Burdens of a Dream URL for Free Gift craig@cre8ivecraig.com
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues a series of interviews with Kentuckians who have served abroad in the U.S. Peace Corps. Jessica Byassee, who is now from Lexington and originally from Clinton, Ky (Hickman County), served in Tanzania from 2010-2013. She served as an environment volunteer in a village and then extended a third year as a health volunteer with RTI International on a malaria research project. Jessica volunteered as a mid-career professional, starting as a 30 year old despite her family originally trying to talk her out of it. In the end, she was so glad that she ended up doing it as it was a life-changing experience. Jessica encourages all RPCVs interested in short-term, technical assignments abroad to look into the USAID Farmer to Farmer program. https://farmer-to-farmer.org/ To continue making impactful intercultural experiences state-side, Kentucky RPCVs can volunteer with the Kentucky Refugee Ministry offices in Lexington and Louisville. https://kyrm.org/ As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, puts on his Returned Peace Corps Volunteer hat to kick off a series of interviews with Kentuckians who have served abroad in the U.S. Peace Corps. We begin this week in the first years of the Peace Corps with Angene & Jack Wilson from Lexington. As Volunteers, they taught in Liberia 1962-64, and then Jack worked for the Peace Corps as Associate Director in Sierra Leone 1966-68, Desk Officer for Nigeria and The Gambia in 1969, and Director in Fiji 1970-72. More recently, they’ve conducted oral history projects with the University of Kentucky’s Nunn Center, publishing two books: “Voices from the Peace Corps: Fifty Years of Kentucky Volunteers” and “Voices of African Immigrants in Kentucky: Migration, Identity, and Transnationality.” The first was published in 2011 by University Press of Kentucky and a paperback edition will be issued in 2021 to celebrate Peace Corps’ 60th anniversary. The second was written with professors Francis Musoni, originally from Zimbabwe, and Iddah Otieno, originally from Kenya, and published by the Press this past in January. Listen to the stories in “Voices from the Peace Corps” at https://kentuckyoralhistory.org/ark:/16417/xt7n8p5v9v8t And hear the stories from “Voices of African Immigrants in Kentucky” at https://kentuckyoralhistory.org/ark:/16417/xt7tb27prz26 Learn more about National Peace Corps oral histories at https://www.peacecorpsoralhistory.org/cpages/archives As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Today’s guest is Oliver Hack. Oliver has been involved with nonprofits in a variety of roles for about 20 years. He believes that small groups of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. Oliver helps start-up nonprofits launch and achieve success. In this episode, you’ll learn: Difficulties in the business of doing good. Nonprofits are businesses! The definition of fiscal sponsorship and how it works. Who should consider it? Who is NOT a good candidate for it? The specifics of some of the models Oliver has available. Being a sponsor is a big responsibility. It might cause some friction if done wrong, so tread carefully! Get the Trust Building Action Plan here! ~ About Oliver Hack: Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and for the past twenty years a San Francisco, CA resident, Oliver Hack has spent his career in the nonprofit and public sectors. Oliver has run direct service programs, lead nonprofits, consulted with nonprofit boards and worked in a variety of content areas including youth and community development as well as affordable housing. Oliver spent six years working for the City and County of San Francisco as the Chief Operating Officer of the Mayor's Office of Housing as well as serving as a grant maker and policy analyst with the SF Department of Children, Youth and Families. Oliver believes all people have a charitable instinct- an impulse to do good. Providing opportunities for people to bring their charitable ideas into the world has been a constant pursuit throughout his career and in his current work at the Social Good Fund, where he is Director of Fiscal Sponsorship. He holds a MA in Nonprofit Arts Administration from Golden Gate University, California, and is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer where he served in a rural town assisting with public health activities. You can find Oliver Hack on... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-hack-3988a448/ Website: https://www.socialgoodfund.org/ Email: oliver@socialgoodfund.org Fiscal Sponsorship 6 Ways To Do It Right: https://www.amazon.com/Fiscal-Sponsorship-Ways-Do-Right/dp/1888956070 Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let know Mary know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary Hiland! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting
In our inaugural episode, we got the chance to spend time with fellow Bolivia 12vr Araby Patch over a Zoom call in early March 2020, to discuss his perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent quarantine which was ordered in the several US States only a week prior. Araby served in Peace Corps Bolivia from 1995-1997, supporting rural sanitation projects while stationed in the village of Buena Vista in the State Department of Santa Cruz. During the episode, we discussed a wide variety of things while reflecting on the isolation we experienced as Peace Corps Volunteers, and how we were able to deal with it and ultimately develop internal strength through reading, writing, and overcoming fears. Bolivia 12 Podcast Episode Home Page
You may get sick of hearing me say, "I love it," and "My mind is blown," but sorry! There're just no other words for how much I loved what Catherine is sharing. We talk being selfishness, and how, F-yes, we need to be! We talk trust. We talk taking daily bubble baths. AND I drop in some new words like, "ratchet." You're welcome. Seriously, though, Catherine is a powerhouse Sister and I am immensely honored and humbled to have her in community and conversation! Catherine is the Founder and Head Coach of Unbounded Potential, a company that leverages her expertise in both ontological and facilitative coaching, economics and systems, and business to help executive leaders and entrepreneurs attain peak performance and impact. Her favorite clients are driven, multitalented and joy seekers. Her client roster spans the globe and includes entrepreneurs and CEOs in the social impact space and executives and senior managers across a broad range of organizations including Fortune 100 companies, the Federal government, and creative agencies. She helps her clients overcome perfectionism and build resiliency so that they can take bolder actions and get bigger results in the direction of their intended impact. With a voracious appetite for both new adventures and meaningful conversation, her laugh will cause you to smile and her vulnerability will help access your own. With more than 9 years of experience working in international development and in public sector, she thrives in multicultural environments requiring effective communication and strong leadership. She is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from the Dominican Republic with fluency in Spanish. Catherine holds B.A.s in Economics and Latin American Studies and an M.B.A. She holds a certificate in Financial Planning. Catherine holds the designation of Professional Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation. She has been featured in major media such as Elephant Journal, Huffington Post, Vistaprint, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Learn more and connect with Catherine at www.unbounded-potential.com Learn more about Catherine at: www.unbounded-potential.com https://www.facebook.com/catherine.a.wood.7 www.instagram.com/unboundedpotential For more on Spirit Society, upcoming events, 1-on-1 channeling, and the upcoming immersion, check out: www.Brookelynnespegard.com www.facebook.com/spirit.x.society www.instagram.com/spirit.x.society
As the focus on immigrant apprehension of adults, minors, and families has dramatically increased under the 45th administration, the Pew Research Center estimates at least 725,000 students in grades K–12 are undocumented in the U.S. As communities become more and more polarized along socio-political identities we see more reactionary, alt-right, anti-immigrant ideologies shaping political discourse — which is why today’s conversation with sociologists and researchers Dr. SaunJuhi Verma, Dr. Patricia Maloney, and Dr. Duke W. Austin is so important. Much like the school-to-prison pipeline (before schools closed for the COVID-19 pandemic), more undocumented students were put in vulnerable positions as some disciplinary protocols increasingly involved police officers, or school resource officers (SROs), when combined with stricter immigration enforcement. To better understand the history and mechanisms behind the School-to-Deportation Pipeline I spoke with sociologists and researchers Dr. SaunJuhi Verma, Dr. Patricia Maloney, and Dr. Duke W. Austin who have dedicated years of research to the nuances and complexities of immigrant students lives, the obstacles they face, and strategies for the eventual end of the deportation of students. Here’s a little about each of our guests: Dr. SaunJuhi Verma is a scholar of immigration policy, transnational migration, and race/settler colonialism. Her work focuses upon emerging technologies of migrant surveillance for regulating rights to mobility. Three significant research lines reflect the breadth of her work, (1) settler colonialism as a framework for evaluations of immigration policy, (2) the school to deportation pipeline, and (3) migrant surveillance technologies adopted by nation-states. These research streams have generated a forthcoming book manuscript Captive Labor, a second book manuscript Schooling Exclusion with New York University Press, a third research project funded by the Fulbright Global Fellowship, and countless other refereed article publications in journals such as ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences, Political Power and Social Theory, Amerasia Journal, and Urban Education. Through her contributions, Dr. Verma strives to bridge the gap between scholarly production and community activism. Dr. Patricia Maloney specializes in sociology of education, sociological theory, program assessment, and qualitative methods. Recently, she has been conducting an inquiry into how different types of charter schools perform character education in America. This is in conjunction with a larger research project out of the Institute of Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia examining how multiple different school sectors perform character education. Dr. Maloney also studies Teach For America and how beginning teachers acculturate to their local school environments. During her time in multiple (Teach For America and non-Teach For America) schools, teachers also began to tell her about how adults cheat on standardized exams. This research is new and forthcoming. Dr. Duke Austin believes that quality teaching and learning fosters intellectual empowerment and social justice. Through learner-centered pedagogy, experiential education, and educating for a diverse world, he empowers his students to apply critical thinking skills to the world around them and to see the relevance of education in their own lives. In doing so, he prepares his students to become civic leaders who actively contribute to society in intelligent and effective ways. Dr. Austin is a strong advocate for peace and justice. To that end, his teaching and research focus on race, gender, immigration, environmental justice, community engagement, and social justice pedagogy. When conducting research, he utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods. His published work includes a co-edited volume on ethnographic research, titled Bringing Fieldwork Back In (ANNALS 2012), and he is currently completing a co-edited book on the unintended impact of white supremacy on white Americans. In addition to serving as an Associate Professor at Cal State, East Bay, Dr. Austin has an appointment as a Senior Fellow with the Urban Ethnography Project at Yale University. Before entering academia, he worked as a Lead Wilderness Instructor for Outward Bound in Florida, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, a Supervisor of the Children's Ski School in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and the Camp Director at Quarterman Ranch in Amarillo, Texas. He is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, having served as a Teacher Trainer in Paraguay. Here’s today’s episode, you can also listen to Picture Theory on Spotify and in the Apple podcasts app. Thanks for reading, enjoy!
Ever found love in a village of 100 people? Or had diarrhea or 27 months straight? Or woke up with two mice on your chest? If so, you might be a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. Our episodes share your stories and dive deeper into the themes of Peace Corps service. Stay tuned! Music Credits: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3522-cold-funk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Juan Zamarripa is completing his professional practice with Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) in Washington DC. In his capacity as the Data and Communications Fellow, Juan is tasked with evaluating current data intake strategies, recommending new strategies to make data collection more efficient, and improving CBA member engagement by analyzing CBA's social media communications strategy, and outlining new efforts to increase engagement. Juan has a B.A in Economics and Political Science, and will soon have an M.S. in Applied Economics from Illinois State University. Prior to his time with the Stevenson Center, Juan worked with nonprofits in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia focusing on college access and success.Austin Moser is a Peace Corps Fellow with the Housing Assistance Council. He is working within their Research and Information Department to provide in-depth research on a variety of specific topics in the field of rural housing issues. Austin has a B.S. in Economics from Virginia Tech, and is working towards an M.S. in Applied Economics from Illinois State University. Austin is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, having served in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho from 2015-2017.During their first year with the Stevenson Center, Juan and Austin analyzed data for their graduate research assistantships with the McLean County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Julia Campbell has run her digital marketing consulting business for almost a decade, focused exclusively on mission-driven organizations. A mom of 2 and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, she is the author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, a call-to-action for nonprofits to use stories to accomplish their missions. Based in Boston, Julia is a global authority on digital storytelling, with happy clients spanning the globe from Moscow to San Francisco. She has provided workshops and training to Meals on Wheels America, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Facebook. Julia is a frequent contributor to Nonprofit Tech for Good, Social Media Today, Maximize Social Business, Elevation Web, Network for Good, Wild Apricot, and others. Her passion is to get nonprofits of all sizes to stop spinning their wheels on social media and to start getting real results using digital tools. You can check out her thoughts and ideas on all things nonprofit digital storytelling and social media at www.jcsocialmarketing.com/blog. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Julia initially got involved in working for nonprofit organizations through an early interest in activism and changing the world How Julia’s time working at a domestic violence shelter taught her that building trust and credibility before making big changes is key Why Julia developed her easy to follow three-step framework for her book “How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days” How under Julia’s framework, the first 30 days of the process is focused on clarifying an organization’s goals and creating a blueprint for content creation Why the next 30 days is focused on captivating an audience by creating attention-grabbing, relevant content Why it can be better to focus on just a few content channels and platforms rather than spreading yourself too thin How the final 30 days is about cultivating your community with periodic campaigns and constant interactions and sharing of valuable content Julia offers examples of campaigns designed to inspire certain feelings like hope or anger in an audience before calling them to action Why a consistent posting cadence is a key to getting social media platform algorithms to recognize and promote your content Why you should be analyzing your success and failure so that you can learn what is working and tailor your content to trends Additional resources: Website: https://jcsocialmarketing.com/ Email: julia@jcsocialmarketing.com Julia Campbell’s Amazon author page: https://amzn.to/2w6bGuG LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jcsocialmarketing Twitter: @JuliaCSocial
Former Peace Corps Volunteer Gabriella Guy (Costa Rica) describes how skills learned apply to her role as a social worker in elementary schools. (Yes. She is a granddaughter.)
The workplace today is richly diverse and brimming with people of all personality types. Some we get along well with and others we just can’t seem to gel with. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Diversity Expert, Jessica Pettitt who will share some of her ideas about creating a more collaborative environment with those we have to spend our time with each day. As a College Administrator, Social Justice Training Institute Alumna, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and a Certified Speaking Professional, Jessica has taken the typical diversity talks to the next level of social justice conversations examining privilege, oppression, entitlement, and our collective responsibility to make change while connecting difficult topics with employee retention, crisis management, and increasing innovation and profits. Authentic Touch Points Being real instead of being perfect.3:05 Working with teams to create collaboration.7:30 Dealing with difficult people.10:20 The conception of Good Enough Now. 15:30 Jessica’s comedic background.26:30 Confronting the elephant(s) in the room.28:35 Jessica’s bonus offerings.32:35 Jessica blends politics, humor, identity, and local flair with big city passion and energy through direct, individualized, and interactive conversations. Her workshops, seminars, and keynotes don’t just leave participants invigorated but inspired and motivated to follow through with action to create change. Having traveled and lived in a variety of communities and environments, while also engaging with education as student, teacher, administrator, and active community member, Jessica uses her take on life to lead participants through a safe but confrontational process of examination, self-reflection, and open dialog that is as challenging as it is rewarding. I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience. Thanks! Roxanne Links: Jessica’s website: https://goodenoughnow.com Jessica’s email: jessica@goodenoughnow.com Jessica’s offerings: https://goodenoughnow.com/freebies
From Cardi B, Cambodia, and to the Congo, Afropean-American, Laura Kupe and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Jalina Porter discuss why women matter in American foreign policy drawing from their colorful tapestry of personal and professional experiences. Both also share the parallels of Foreign Policy and film, Black Panther and acknowledge extraordinary women who inspire them. Credits: Cover Photo: Unknown but thank you to the artist! Intro Background Song - "Who Run The World?" Instrumental by Beyonce Theme Song: "Asi ki no ta vive" by Chachi Carvalho Outro Song: "Congo Square" by Teena Marie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatintheworld/message
Being a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer herself, she couldn't help but think that just such an in-depth, comprehensive documentary was needed for the Peace Corps. Alana says: "In a time when the American public either has a very antiquated notion of the Peace Corps, informed by an almost mythological awe of the 60s, or is not even aware that the agency still exists, it is high time to bring this unique organization back into the public discourse, to raise the level of the discussion from quaint to crucial." [...] The post A Towering Task – Alana DeJoseph, Mali 1992-94 appeared first on My Peace Corps Story.
In our fourth episode, Gabe Illingworth and Cait O'Donnell discuss the vital role of local NGOs with EWB International Community Partnerships. As a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and EWB Project Lead, Cait provides a unique perspective regarding the importance of NGOs with EWB projects. Gabe and Cait discuss what type of tasks and responsibilities our NGO partners take on for EWB projects and other international development projects in general. Moreover, Cait provides insight on her time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon.
Hannah, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and former Fulbright Teaching Assistant, shares how she learned the need to let go of labels for herself and get out of her comfort zone when traveling through Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
Adam’s desire to help others led him to the Peace Corps where he served as a business advisor in Moldova. While serving, he began building websites for the local governments and small businesses he worked with. Adam saw an opportunity to start a full-service creative agency. In 2016, he formed Enspire which has grown to a dynamic 11-member team of Moldovans and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers dedicated to creating unique value for their customers. Recently returned from Moldova, we talk about Adam's service, adventures, and learn more about Enspire. [...] The post Baba Dochia – Adam Lawrence, Republic of Moldova 2014-2016 appeared first on My Peace Corps Story.
Episode 58: Moroccan and Ottoman Contributions to 18th c. Diplomatic Developments Throughout the eighteenth century, the Ottoman and Russian Empires were at war. However, a decisive victory by the Russian Empire helped them assert their influence over both Crimea and the Mediterranean. The Ottomans, wanting to counteract this assumption of power fought to prevent Russian ships from entering through the Straits of Gibraltar, seeking assistance from the Moroccan king Sidi Muhammed Ben Abdallah. In this episode, Peter Kitlas, Ph.D. Candidate at the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, discusses the vibrant developments in diplomatic activity between Morocco and the Ottoman Empire throughout the eighteenth century. The increased exchange of diplomats between these two non-European powers demonstrates how Morocco and the Ottoman Empire responded to changes in international relations during this time period while still maintaining a particular diplomatic ethos. Focusing on some entertaining anecdotes about diplomats and their adventures, Peter takes us through the travelogues (riḥla and sefaretname) of several Moroccan and Ottoman diplomats to demonstrate how they navigated the changing field of international relations. Here, Peter highlights that diplomatic history should deal just as much with developments in bureaucracy and statecraft as it does with its foundational standards and practices governed by a particular diplomatic mentality. Focusing on both actions and the governing influences behind those actions will help bring Morocco and the Ottoman Empire into broader conversations about diplomacy during this time period and might even help to uncover outlying developments in the European theater that have not fit into the particular ethos of a state-craft focused, bureaucratic teleology. Peter Kitlas is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University He is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Morocco and holds an M.A. from the University of Michigan. He research in Morocco, Turkey, Gibraltar, and Dubrovnik has been funded by the Social Science Research Council and the Department of Education through the Fulbright-Hays Commission. This Podcast was recorded on 10 January at the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies (TALIM), in Tangier, Morocco. TALIM Resident Director John Davison moderated the discussion. Posted by Hayet Lansari, Librarian, Outreach Coordinator, Content Curator (CEMA).
Renée St. Jacques serves as the Assistant of Public Policy at the New York Farm Bureau. On the season finale St. Jacques discusses her time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon, where she helped farmers learn the fundamentals of growing soy. Renée St. Jacques currently serves as president of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers […]
Renée St. Jacques serves as the Assistant of Public Policy at the New York Farm Bureau. On the season finale St. Jacques discusses her time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon, where she helped farmers learn the fundamentals of growing soy. Renée St. Jacques currently serves as president of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers […]
Episode 25 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". In this “quarter-century” episode, we borrow from last episode’s bucket list place to travel (“Africa”) and chat with returned Peace Corps volunteer Tamara Thompson (IG: @tdmthompson) on her experiences throughout West Africa whilst working with the Peace Corps and USAID. Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-famous conversationalist and host-extraordinaire "Innkeeper Freddie". Join him as he interviews the myriad of guests who stay at his home/Inn--a Top 10 listing in Washington, DC per airdna.co. Union Inn - www.unioninndc.com "1890s Rowhouse" - www.airbnb.com/rooms/1177438 "Cozy Pied-à-Terre" - www.airbnb.com/rooms/2098615
Topic:Urban Resilience – heat impacts and cooling centers Guest & Organization:https://infiniteearthradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Cynthia.jpg ()As Environmental Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Cynthia is tasked with advancing policy goals that align with WE ACT’s Northern Manhattan Climate Action (NMCA) project, which seeks to increase community participation, within and outside of the government and build neighborhood capacity in response to climate change. Prior to working at WE ACT, Cynthia served as a NASA Climate Change Research Fellow, using new technology to enhance understanding of urban climates and better inform policy makers. Cynthia is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and holds an M.S. in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. Resources: https://www.weact.org/ (WE ACT for Environmental Justice) https://www.weact.org/2016/09/climate-action-beat-heat/ (How We Can Use Climate Action Planning to Beat the Heat (WE ACT)) https://www.weact.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Policy-Agenda-2017.pdf (WE ACT’s Policy Campaigns & Initiative: 2017 Agenda) https://grist.org/article/heat-check/ (Heat Check – Extreme heat kills more than a hundred New Yorkers yearly. Here’s how the city’s tackling the problem in a warming world. (By Justine Calma on Jul 11, 2018))
In this episode I talk with fellow Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and podcaster, Tyler Lloyd. Tyler grew up in a rural community in Kentucky. A place that didn't have very many world travelers. But his curiosity eventually led him to venture out into the world. And he made his way to Australia, where he lived for six months. Following his stint as an expatriate, he began looking for new opportunities to travel abroad. Eventually choosing the Peace Corps for his next adventure. And after a daunting application process, Tyler was selected to serve in Burkina Faso, West Africa as a volunteer for the Peace Corps's environment sector. In this episode Tyler tells us about his Peace Corps service. Including the foods he ate, his interactions with the locals, the challenges he faced, and the takeaways and life lessons that he learned. He also gives us a preview of his podcast My Peace Corps Story, as well as his book Service Disrupted: My Peace Corps Story. And towards the end of the episode, Tyler shares a shocking ordeal that he faced near the end of his two-year service. One that could've changed his life forever! Listen to these stories and more in this fascinating interview! I hope you all like it! Connect with Tyler Website: https://mypeacecorpsstory.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Service-Disrupted-Peace-Corps-Story/dp/0692922202/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1502050772&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=peacecorps0a-20&linkId=dd7d9ef3168d6621532e5895d3319c6d Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mypeacecorpsstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypeacecorpsstory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tylerelloyd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAVUyyXc5ROR1tF_wRwZXVw And don't forget to follow All-Around Adventure on these social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllAroundAdventure/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllAroundAdvent?lang=en-gb And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!
Episode 64 - Quinn Hargitai Quinn Hargitai is a teacher, writer, photographer, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, in no particular order. After living and working in Albania for two and a half years, Quinn returned stateside and began working as a teacher at an international school in the greater New York area. In addition to his work in education, Quinn writes stories for outlets such as BBC Travel and BBC Culture. Right now, he makes up one third of the team at Bright Side, a website dedicated to highlighting immigrants who have come to the United States to pursue the careers in the creative arts (www.thebrightside.co/). With an avid admiration and respect for the diverse cultures of the world, Quinn has made a life out of exploring new frontiers, and his philosophy of always asking himself "Why not?" has brought him everywhere from Beijing to Istanbul. Note: guests create their own bio description for each episode. The Curiosity Hour Podcast is hosted and produced by Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund. Please visit our website for more information: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com Please visit this page for information where you can listen to our podcast: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com/listen/ If you would like to share your story or have a suggested guest, please complete the "Contact us" form: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com/contact-us/ Disclaimers: The Curiosity Hour Podcast may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion advised. The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely those of the guest(s). These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of The Curiosity Hour Podcast. This podcast may contain explicit language.
In this episode I talk with Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, John Rozmus. John served for three years as a volunteer for the Peace Corps' health sector in The Gambia, West Africa. As a life-long advocate for health and fitness; which includes playing sports, fitness modeling, and becoming a certified personal trainer, John has built extensive knowledge on the subject. And he utilized what he had learned in order to help serve the communities in which he resided. In this episode he tells about the his time in the Peace Corps. Including the challenges he faced with maintaining his physical and mental well-being, and some of the ways in which he helped those he was called to serve. He also shares his advice as a personal training. Explaining how you can embark on your own fitness journey, and use sustainable practices in order to create an overall healthier version of yourself throughout your life. Train with John Personal Training and Online Coaching: https://www.rozmusfitness.com/ Follow John Blog: https://www.aestheticexpressions.life/ Instagram: Personal - https://www.instagram.com/johnrozmus/ Rozmus Fitness - https://www.instagram.com/rozmusfitness/ Aesthetic Expressions - https://www.instagram.com/aestheticexpressions.photo/ Facebook: Personal - https://www.facebook.com/JohnRozmus Rozmus Fitness - https://www.facebook.com/rozmusfitness/
Our listeners are certainly familiar with the Peace Corps and the National Peace Corps Association is effectively the alumni association for all Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Our guest today is David Fields with the NPCA who serves as their "Social Entrepreneur in Residence" -- bringing new ideas and models to nonprofits. There's nearly 225,000 returned Peace Corps volunteers with experience working with tough problems in often difficult circumstances and he helps bridge the gap between their experiences and people trying to solve problems from a distance. He works to help nonprofits stay relevant and limber by applying methods used for venture capital to nonprofits. David Fields is a traditional analyst for the National Peace Corps Association by day and instigator of special projects for the association by night. Over the past 6 months his work has been highlighted in time magazine, popular science, and the guardian. The National Peace Corps Association is a membership organization that works to advance Peace Corps-inspired initiatives. Nearly 220,000 strong, the NPCA is a growing force for good.
The election of Donald Trump for President of the United States has already had affected the countries where Peace Corps volunteers serve, and Trump will very soon be setting policy at Peace Corps itself. Trump’s divisive rhetoric and much of his proposed agenda directly contradict the mission of the Peace Corps. Despite this, some returned volunteers supported Trump. Others initially opposed Trump’s statements, only to reverse course after the election. The National Peace Corps Association, for instance, recently applied to march in the inaugural parade for President-Elect Trump on January 20th. There was a time when Returned Peace Corps Volunteers did not so easily acquiesce to power. Before the National Peace Corps Association there was the Committee of Returned Volunteers (CRV). It was the first national Peace Corps alumni organization, and it was specifically created to oppose U.S. foreign policy. The committee’s key opposition came on May 8th 1970. Several CRV members walked into Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington D.C., kicked the staff out of the building, and hung a Vietcong flag out of the window in protest of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. They occupied the office for two days. Elaine Fuller was one of the returned volunteers who occupied Peace Corps headquarters in 1970. She tells her story in this episode of the Posh Corps podcast. In addition, two returned volunteers on opposite sides of the political spectrum discuss their reactions to the election of Donald Trump.
Shally Steckerl / The Sourcing Institute Shally Steckerl is Founder of The Sourcing Institute and originator of the talent sourcing discipline. A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer with twenty years of recruiting experience Mr. Steckerl builds enterprise recruiting engines for Fortune 500 brands helping them efficiently find unfindable talent. He has been provoking thought and providing […] The post Shally and Stefanie Steckerl of The Sourcing Institute appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
This Episode of the Posh Corps Podcast investigates the complex, frustrating, dysfunctional health care system available to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. This episode is the first part of a four-part series which investigates Peace Corps reform efforts. Nancy Tongue, who served in Chile from 1980 to 1982, struggled to get serious illness covered through the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). FECA, which is administered by the Department of Labor, is the only way for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to get compensation for their service-related medical issues. FECA is so dysfunctional, that many Returned Peace Corps Volunteers with serious post-service medical conditions are trapped in a medical limbo, unable to get the treatments they need, and unable to work due to illness. Nancy Tongue started a support group for these volunteers called Health Justice for Peace Corps Volunteers.
We all have stories of running the Boston Marathon or going to cheer a friend or loved one on as they completed (or attempted to complete) the rigorous, demanding 26.2 mile course. Going into the city on Patriot’s Day is a rite of passage, an institution in Boston – whether you are going to the Sox game, observing the runners or just taking in the sights and sounds. To think that someone, or some persons, would want to destroy the innocence and inspiration of this cherished event is unspeakable, unimaginable. However, amongst all the bad news, there are hopeful stories about the best of human nature. Don’t let the evil doers win. Go out, shop, eat, play, walk, run, help others.....Good people will always prevail. Julia Campbell, President/CEO of J Campbell Social Marketing, received her degree in Journalism & Communications from Boston University and earned a Master in Public Administration from Old Dominion University as well as a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Tidewater Community College. A Beverly native, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a mom of 1 and a social media marketing enthusiast, Julia helps nonprofits and small businesses maximize their impact and accomplish their missions by effectively harnessing the power and potential of online marketing and social media tools. Julia's website is http://jcsocialmarketing.com/ One Fund Boston is https://secure.onefundboston.org/
In this interview Travis sits down with Ross Szabo, current RPCV and blogger for the Huffington Post. Ross chronicled his experiences in Peace Corps while serving in Botswana from 2010-2012. Travis and Ross talk about representing the Peace Corps community, finishing up service, and looking forward to adjusting from being a currently serving volunteer to a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. Read more of Ross' work at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ross-szabo/Interview with Ross SzaboListen to the entire interview here.
In this interview, Travis sits down with Don Drach, who leads networking workshops at Peace Corps headquarters for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and also volunteers with the National Peace Corps Association's Mentoring Program. To see a few favorite Big Ideas + Other Cool Stuff from this week visit en*theos Radio. Listen to the interview here.
Host Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian, chats with Sharon Greenspan, Board Certified as a Holistic Health Practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner and a certified yoga teacher. We’ll share delicious recipes to warm your winter holidays! Sharon Greenspan has authored several books and is a national speaker at the Raw Spirit Festivals, Mother Earth News Fair; DC Green Festival; North American Vegetarian Society Summerfest; and Natural Health and Food Conference. Connecting knowledge, experiences and resourcesin order to help people build a better life for themselves is the driving theme for Sharon's career and her personal mission Sharon learned her Life Purpose when she was in her twenties and it has been the yardstick by which she measures her decisions. And they have led her on a wonderful journey through a very adventurous life! She's worked on 5 continents, traveled to 31 countries and 2 territories. Normally she stays with local residents so that she can see life through their eyes. Sharon is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. She also volunteered and lived with the Aboriginies of Australia. She's lived with indigenous people, worked on a farm, and most of her travel homestays are through the Hospitality Club and SERVAS, an international travel and peace organization that believes through one-on-one interactions we can break down stereotypes and build friendships.
Jason Wilder Evans is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Musician, Actor and Filmmaker. He has shared stages with Steve Azar, The Nashville Star Tour, Jason Levassur, Life in General and has starred in the short film Reality to the Max and was host of the short lived Internet phenomenon Modmylife. Jason has been an extra in 27 Dresses, The Brotherhood, Rescue Me and the Emeril Lagasse show. Jason has been working in the filed of HIV since 2002. His current project HIV: USA is a nationwide creative writing and video documentary project that explores stigma, disclosure and HIV status with people living with HIV/AIDS. This multi-faceted project can also be used by collaborating agencies as a fundraiser, online or in patient waiting room areas. For more information on the HIV: USA project or to participate visit: www.hiv-usa.com For information on Jason Wilder Evans music visit: www.jasonwilderevans.com
Renée St. Jacques serves as the Assistant of Public Policy at the New York Farm Bureau. On the season finale St. Jacques discusses her time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon, where she helped farmers learn the fundamentals of growing soy. Renée St. Jacques currently serves as president of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Northeastern New York, which meets monthly to share stories from their Peace Corps service and receive information on upcoming international and travel related projects. To learn more about the organization visit rpcv-neny.org
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