Podcasts about Rising Star Award

Miniature human brains grown in a Saskatoon lab are upending the way researchers see neurology and immunology. Neuroscientist Dr. Tyler Wenzel is using brain organoids to challenge decades of rodent-based research, charting a new course for precision medicine.   As a high school biology teacher, Wenzel's students learned how hearts pump blood and lungs move air. But apart from neurological electrical activity, neither Wenzel nor the textbooks had many clear answers about the brain.   During his graduate studies, Wenzel realized the same experimental question tended to produce opposite results for mice and humans. The key difference, he found, lay in how each species' responded to toxins and injury,  leaving him skeptical of neurological therapies tested on rodents. Now an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Saskatchewan, Wenzel focuses on youth degenerative brain disease and the limits of traditional research models.   He grows human brain organoids — "mini brains" — from pluripotent stem cells derived from sources like blood or skin. Measuring two millimetres apiece, those organoids resemble tiny blobs of chewing gum. "We will turn [cells from a patient] into pluripotent stem cells, and we will make their mini brain, and because it has their genetic information, we get a brain that has their pathology," Wenzel said.  "If you do that same mutation, often in a mouse, the pathology won't appear. So it allows us to actually get a pathology we can actually study," he said.   When Wenzel was first hired at the University of Saskatchewan in 2024, the budget-conscious researcher built his lab on a shoestring, picking up secondhand centrifuges, balances, fridges and freezers from industrial start-ups. That move saved him time, and hundreds of thousands of dollars.  "All the money that we started off with, it is literally going to just the research team and directly to the research," Wenzel said, crediting NSERC and SHRF for their support. "I am so grateful."   Today, Wenzel studies childhood cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare degenerative brain disease that strikes children, and is fatal when left untreated. His organoids may provide proof of concept for new ways to target the brain and nervous system, without the need for radiation, chemotherapy, and lifelong immunosuppresant drugs currently required for hematopoietic stem cell transplants.  "Chemotherapy and irradiation makes holes throughout your whole body. So we can do it in just your brain, just your spinal cord, and then we can inject the immune cells specifically into those locations," Wenzel said. "That eliminates many of the things that make chemotherapy uncomfortable, many of the things that make any sort of stem cell transplant uncomfortable."   This spring, Canada's Stem Cell Network singled out Wenzel's work with a Rising Star Award, saying his work demonstrates "leadership, creativity and potential for major impact". If his method shows promise in treating ALD, Wenzel's approach could pave the way for more targeted, effective and far less invasive treatments for a range of degenerative brain diseases.

Andy Povey is joined by Lawrence Roots to explore the growing importance of the UK Theme Park Awards and why they matter to operators across the visitor attraction industry. Lawrence shares how the awards recognise excellence across parks of all sizes, combine expert judging with public voting, and help raise standards across the sector. They also talk about the emerging trends in the UK theme park industry, the value of consistency and creativity, and practical advice for operators looking to create award-winning guest experiences. Topics Discussed The origins and evolution of the UK Theme Park Awards How public voting and expert judging combine to decide winners Why awards matter for marketing, recognition and team motivation The role of creativity, consistency and guest experience in judging New award categories, including Rising Star and Outstanding Achievement Trends shaping the UK theme park industry in 2026 Major upcoming projects and investments across UK parks Why smaller operators can compete alongside major brands The importance of understanding audience needs Practical ways attractions can improve experiences without large budgets Why investing in people is as important as investing in attraction   Show references:    Lawrence Roots, Founder of UK Theme Park Awards https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ukthemeparkawards/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-roots/ Nominations for the UK Theme Park Awards 2026 are now open. Register to make nominations and vote in the UK Theme Park Awards. https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/register   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Sarah Pelyhes, a first year counselor who was recently honored with MACAC's Rising Star Award. Sarah shares some of the lessons she's learned in year one, as well as how to grow as a new professional working in the Higher Ed space. Guest Name: Sarah Pelyhes, International Recruitment Coordinator & Admissions Counselor, Kalamazoo College Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-pelyhes/ Guest Bio: Sarah Pelyhes is the newly appointed International Recruitment Coordinator, and an Admissions Counselor at Kalamazoo College. Prior to stepping into her role at K, she received her Master in Global Higher Education at the Universidad de Alcala de Henares, and taught ESL at a local primary school. Sarah is a graduate of Hope College.  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Larissa Crandall, 1Password’s global vice president of channel and alliances 1Password is a company many Canadian partners know, but the Toronto-based firm has evolved well beyond the password vault it’s historically been associated with. Now positioning itself as an identity security company, 1Password recently expanded its global partner program, won the 2025 AWS Canada Rising Star Technology Partner of the Year award, and was named to CRN’s 2026 Security 100 list. The company counts more than 180,000 business customers, with over 75 per cent of its revenue now coming from the enterprise side. Larissa Crandall, 1Password’s global vice president of channel and alliances, joins us to talk about what that evolution means for MSPs looking to build identity security practices. Crandall talks openly about the need to “myth bust” how partners think about 1Password, pointing to strategic integrations with CrowdStrike and Zscaler and the company’s growing presence in AI labs and enterprise security stacks as evidence of the shift. The numbers that emerge are striking. Non-human identities – AI agents, service accounts, API keys – now outnumber human identities 82 to 1, according to Crandall, and SMBs remain largely unprepared for the challenge. That’s the gap MSPs can step into. She shares the story of an MSP that made 1Password mandatory across its entire customer base – not as an add-on, but as a baseline requirement – because you can’t credibly sell identity security if you haven’t secured the front door yourself. On building a profitable practice, Crandall identifies three keys: proper discovery, understanding scope and complexity, and having the right skill sets on your own team before delivering it to clients. Partners interested in learning more can visit the 1Password partner program page. Read Full Transcript Robert Dutt: Hello and welcome to In the Channel from ChannelBuzz.ca, bringing news and information to the Canadian IT channel community for the last 16 years. I’m Robert Dutt, editor of ChannelBuzz.ca, and as always, your host for the show. If you’ve been following the cybersecurity conversation this year, you’ve probably noticed that identity keeps coming up – not as one item on the security checklist, but increasingly as the item. The attack surface is shifting. SaaS sprawl, shadow AI, and a growing universe of non-human identities – things like AI agents, service accounts, and API keys – are creating access governance challenges that traditional security tools were never designed to handle. And for MSPs, that shift represents both a risk and an opportunity to build a real practice around identity security. 1Password is a company that a lot of us know, but the Toronto-based company has evolved beyond the password vault that many partners may remember. It’s now positioning itself as an Extended Access Management platform, recently expanded its global partner program, and counts more than 180,000 businesses among its customers. Joining me today to talk about what that evolution means for the channel is Larissa Crandall, global vice president of channel and alliances at 1Password. We’re going to dig into why identity has become the front door to the security conversation, what MSPs need to understand about non-human identities before their customers start asking, and what building a profitable identity security practice actually looks like. Larissa, thanks for taking the time. I appreciate it. Larissa Crandall: Thank you so much for having me. Excited for a conversation. Robert Dutt: We keep hearing that identity is the new security perimeter. For a lot of MSPs, the bread and butter is still firewall, endpoint, some MFA. Can you help me with what’s changing in the threat landscape that makes identity security an urgent, a “build a practice around it right now” kind of opportunity? Larissa Crandall: Yeah, absolutely. AI is here to stay. I think the opportunity for MSPs is now. It’s prevalent. We’re seeing a lot of MSPs build practices around identity security, and those are the ones that are getting ahead of it, are leading the charge. I think for us personally, spending a lot of time with MSPs, the attack surface has changed. It’s no longer about human, it’s about non-human identities, and it spans across SaaS applications, endpoints, APIs, service accounts, and AI agents. All of the MSPs that are getting ahead of it are helping our customers and growing. Robert Dutt: You guys have been around for 20 years now or so. I think for a lot of folks, the on-ramp, the familiar place is the personal password vault, of course. Some partners certainly are selling you alongside other tools, are working you into the mix. What would surprise a partner who hasn’t looked closely at 1Password in the last couple of years about where you guys are at right now? Larissa Crandall: Love this question, because I’ve been talking to a lot of partners. As we’ve built out the partner program that we just launched and going to truly partner first, we have to – what I call – myth bust. A lot of how people perceived us is just traditional EPM, the Enterprise Password Manager business, into this true solution that’s attached to everything that they’re already selling. For instance, we have large integrations with CrowdStrike and Zscaler, and that’s getting the attention of some of the partners out there not realizing that we fit into that full conversation and that tech stack as a platform play, versus thinking of us traditionally just on that human-centric credential management play. We’ve definitely flipped the script, I would say, on having sellers think of us different. MSPs – we also have a lot that we’re doing with AWS, and that has changed some of the landscape for us here, is positioning that full technology solution. Robert Dutt: You touch on partner first on the program launch. Can you walk me through what partner first means from a 1Password point of view at this point and the highlights there in terms of what it means to your partner base or your prospective partner base? Larissa Crandall: Sure, absolutely. We built what I call a customer-centric partner strategy. What that means to us internally – and as I’ve shared this with our partner ecosystem – is however a customer wants to transact with us. Via AWS Marketplace, whether they want to work with us with a partner through Marketplace, if they want to work with their traditional reseller and VAR partners out there. We have obviously SMB customers, a lot around working with their MSPs. We have that all taken care of, where we have prescriptive partners across the globe as well as working with our distribution partners. What that means for us internally is we have worked through an entire strategy top-down. It goes from our executives all the way through our sellers that they’re to engage partners. Now it could be an existing account that we have that we’re wanting to bring a partner into. We’re also spending a lot of time with partners, both new and existing, teaching them the 1Password story and teaching them how we fit in what they’re selling today and what the opportunity is. Increased enablement, certifications, all of that. Again, it goes back to what I would say is that myth bust of how you think of us and what we’re doing, versus how we’re getting a lot of attention from partners that have talked with us previous but are seeing us different, talking about putting us in their AI labs and their security practices and a full wrapper into platform. Robert Dutt: That’s two fronts of myth busting, or developing the stories to partners. Where would you say you’re at in getting that out there, broadly disseminated and well understood on both of those fronts? Larissa Crandall: It’s a daily, right? I think it’s a daily spend. I spent this morning talking to two partners and they were both new. They were in a region that we have not spoken to before, and it was newer partners wanting to learn more because they’re hearing the market demand and they’re having customers call about 1Password and identity security. That has flipped as well, where identity security is no longer a “it’s a nice” – it’s needed. Same thing across MSPs. They’re building foundational practices as well around identity security and we’re having them come to us and say, “Teach us more. How do we build this? How do we do the discovery and how do we get in front of it?” Especially around AI. Robert Dutt: You’ve talked about something you call the Access-Trust Gap – the space between what IT can see and control versus what employees are actually using to get their work done. Can you walk us through what that looks like in a real organization and the why as to why traditional IAM tools aren’t closing that gap? Larissa Crandall: I have an example for you that I love to use, and it’s related to an MSP that we have that shared with us how they personally worked with 1Password. It’s a mature MSP that made a deliberate decision as a company to bring in 1Password and make it mandatory for all of their customers. Not an add-on – make it mandatory for all. They did that because they wanted to ensure that security was embedded into everything they did from the start and how they interacted with customers. The reason that they did that is they wanted to make sure – if they weren’t ahead of it and they weren’t giving customers a secure way to manage their credentials, they would find their own way. That’s the problem still. There’s spreadsheets, there’s shared sticky notes. You put it in your phone. That’s never good. This MSP shared that and said, “If we’re going to go preach this and sell 1Password, we’re going to basically do it ourselves.” If you leave it up to your own devices, employees will do it on their own and that’s the big risk. For us, that’s the big opportunity that we’re sharing with our partners to make sure that they know that – that is not the way to go. You need to make sure that you’re protecting it. You can’t begin to address that identity sprawl if you haven’t first secured the front door. When we say that to partners, we let that sink in. If you haven’t done it personally as an organization and you’re working with customers, you have to secure that front door. MSPs that are building the basics and getting ahead of it are going to nail this and be far ahead of their competition. I love that example because it’s a real life, “If I’m going to go sell it, I’m going to make sure that we’re using it ourselves.” Robert Dutt: The new front, I think, that’s maybe catching MSPs a little bit off guard, that’s certainly building awareness, is the non-human identities side of things. You touched on AI agents a little earlier, the service accounts, the API keys – the things that need credentials but aren’t employees. How big of a governance problem is this becoming and what does it mean for an MSP who’s trying to help clients figure this out and navigate this problem? Larissa Crandall: It’s a big problem. Non-human machines are growing every day, and a stat that we’ve been using and explaining this – just on the severity of it – with our partners, is non-human identities now outnumber human 82 to 1. Think about that. If that is the number of how much you would have to protect non-human, you can’t just think about it from that human perspective. “I log in, I do the right thing.” It’s everything that they don’t know. That gap, again, is helping customers get that visibility and control around that across human and non-human, is generally hard to replicate because you have to teach it. That’s where, again, the partners come in and they bring that up and explain that. They’re ahead of it. What I will say, though, is SMBs are not ahead of that just yet. They’re not thinking about non-human every day, and that’s where partners can come in and being their true trusted advisor and explain that and explain the risk to their businesses. Because that’s their job – to keep businesses running – and that’s why customers go to them. Robert Dutt: For an MSP who’s at the point of saying, “OK, I see your point. I see the opportunity around identity security. I need to build around this,” but they aren’t there yet necessarily – what does a profitable identity security practice look like? What are they selling? What services are they wrapping around it? Where do you fit into that stack? Larissa Crandall: MSPs are all different. Obviously, they’re great about doing that first initial assessment and analyzing the infrastructure and set of tools and governance that they have. I think the first piece that we’re explaining, and we’re talking to MSPs, is just how to get started and how to build a practice around this. You first have to do that discovery. Most customers are not getting an accurate inventory of what they have. That piece, and explaining “if you do this, here’s the risk mitigation around it, this is how it could help your business.” The second piece I think that some don’t really truly understand is the scope complexity, meaning identifying the infrastructure, the dev, the security, the operations team, everybody else that’s all-encompassing around this. I think the third is staffing. Some MSPs don’t realize, “OK, if we have this, how do we build a profitable practice?” – you need to ensure that you have the right skill set from your own teams to do that assessment up front. It’s a step-by-step, but you can’t do only one of those. Proper discovery, scope, and staffing are really key. Robert Dutt: You guys are a Toronto-based company. For Canadian MSPs or resellers in the audience, is there anything specific about how you’re building the partner ecosystem up here in the market that they should know about, and what’s the first step that a partner should take who’s intrigued by this conversation and wants to find out more? Larissa Crandall: Join a partner program. Obviously, I will say that. I think one of the proud moments for us right now is we launched a new partner program in February. Simplified, it did increase profitability and economics for them, and also did a complete overhaul of all the training, enablement, everything that they were asking for. It sounds simple, hard to do. We did this outside in. We spent a lot of time surveying Canadian resellers, MSPs across the world and really asking them what was needed around that. When we launched it, we had a record number of logins immediately on our partner portal in the first eight days of the program that we had seen in a while. That just goes to show that there’s just this strong pent-up demand for “Teach me and tell me more” because they’re hearing customers with some of these issues. We want to be there first and foremost and be proactive with them. Join the program. That’s what I would say. It’s very simple to start. I promise you, it’s a very profitable program. We’ll help you through and do all the onboarding and spend some time with us. Robert Dutt: From a Canadian point of view, anything particular that you’re looking at in the market up here, as far as building the ecosystem or as far as how you view where the Canadian channel’s at with you guys? Larissa Crandall: I’ve spent quite a bit of time there, talking to partners up there and spending some time with AWS. We spent a lot of time – we just won the Rising Star Award for Canada for the work that we’ve done in partnership with AWS. That has got a lot of press for us personally and what we’re doing and how we’re building solutions together. I would also say we have quite a bit of employees there, obviously. That’s been where we started. I would say a lot of loyal partners that have been with us through the entire journey. I would say that I’m hoping they’re pleased with all the changes and the added incentives there, and happy to talk to them. Robert Dutt: All right, a few quick-answer lightning round type questions before we wrap up. You touched upon this a little bit, but can you maybe elaborate? When you talk to MSPs who are doing identity security really well, what’s one thing that’s common amongst them? What’s the common thread amongst those who are doing well in this space? Larissa Crandall: Great. I would say exactly how we started this conversation – that they have recognized that AI is here and here to stay, and the ones that have built in the forefront and done really well with enablement out to their customers around that human and non-human identity security space and explained it are crushing it. Those are the ones that we’re seeing seat count increase, seeing some of their large customers come on and do true – what I would say, we call it – wall to wall. Bring in customers that have done exactly what that mature MSP did and said, “If we’re going to go do this and preach it ourselves and sell it, we better make sure that we are doing it as a company.” We’re continually seeing that. The ones that really get that from the very beginning are the ones that are on the forefront and being proactive about it versus reactive. You have to be trusted advisors out there, especially to even the SMB community. Robert Dutt: Finally, without naming any names if you don’t want to, what’s the worst password hygiene you have personally witnessed? Larissa Crandall: I would say sticky notes. I would say everything that your grandparents have done, your parents have done. I think it’s one of those where we’re all guilty of – where do we put that password? Did you share it with someone? That’s the worst thing that you can do. Of course, I work here, I’m going to say it, but being a 1Password customer even before – and that’s the fun about being here. I could be in an airport, I’d have a 1Password sweatshirt on walking through and we’re this beloved brand out there because they started with us on that B2C journey and have moved and brought us through into their businesses today. It’s a great place to be. Robert Dutt: Quite the evolution, and thanks for walking us through it, and good luck with the program rollout. Thank you so much for taking the time. Larissa Crandall: Thank you so much, Robert. I appreciate it. [MUSIC] Robert Dutt: My thanks to Larissa Crandall from 1Password for that conversation. A couple of things I want you to take away from it. First, that stat: non-human identities now outnumber human identities 82 to 1. If that number doesn’t make you rethink the scope of the identity conversation you’re having with customers, I’m not sure what will. Second, the MSP who made 1Password mandatory across their entire customer base – not as an add-on, not as an option, but as a baseline requirement for doing business. That’s the kind of conviction that turns a product into a practice. Whether 1Password is the right fit for your stack or not, the broader point stands: identity security is no longer a nice to have, and the MSPs who treat it that way are the ones building real recurring revenue around it. Thanks for listening today. If you haven’t already, please do consider subscribing to or following the podcast in your podcast app of choice. We’re up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, iHeartRadio, and more. And if you’re old school and you like your RSS feed to be, well, an RSS feed, we got you covered too. Until next time, I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca, and I’ll see you in the channel.

This week, Enna chats with Dr. Casey Kenyon Brown, Professor at Georgetown University in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. She has received numerous honors and awards, including the prestigious Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institute on Aging and the Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science.Casey's research examines how we share, understand, and influence one another's emotions. She's interested in how these interpersonal emotional processes are beneficial for healthy aging, and how these processes may go awry and contribute to depression. In this episode, Casey shares her journey in psychology, talks about her research on emotion and relationships, and provides advice on how we can build strong connections with people we love. Please join our substack (https://stanfordpsypod.substack.com/) to stay connected with our community of listeners from all over the world! If you found this episode interesting, please consider leaving us a good rating. It just takes a minute but will allow us to reach more listeners to share our love for psychology. Casey's Lab Website: https://careslab.facultysite.georgetown.edu/ Casey's Lab Twitter: @CARESlab_GUCasey's paper on empathy and shared depression: https://doi.org/10.1177/21677026221141852 Enna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ennayuxuanchen/ Enna's Twitter: @EnnaYuxuanChenPodcast Contact: stanfordpsychpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Twitter: @StanfordPsyPod

Nicola and Wendy from Mettle and Bond shared their experiences, both positives and negatives in running a business especially with the challenges involved in domestic care. Their stories were amazing and so heartwarming. We also congratulate them on winning Rising Star Award and Employer of the Year Award at the Tandridge Business Awards. You can find out more at www.mettleandbond.co.uk Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Most STR hosts misunderstand influencer marketing — and it's costing them bookings.In this episode, Madison Rifkin breaks down what actually works when partnering with content creators, why follower count is a useless metric, and how STR operators should think about social media as a long-term control channel — not a quick ROI play.We also go deeper into founder identity, building brands that can be sold, and the mistakes operators make when they tie everything to themselves.If you want more direct bookings, stronger brand trust, and a business that isn't dependent on Airbnb alone, this episode is required listening.Inside the episode: • Why follower count doesn't matter anymore• How to vet influencers the right way• The real way to think about ROI from content creators• Why social media is your only true control channel• Content ideas that work even without a “viral” property• Founder identity mistakes that kill exits• How to build a brand that survives without youTimestamps:00:00 – Why Influencer Marketing Is Broken for Most STR Hosts03:20 – Madison's Journey Building Mount and Entering STRs06:40 – Why Follower Count Is a Terrible Metric10:10 – How to Vet Influencers Based on Brand Alignment13:30 – The Truth About ROI in Influencer Marketing17:10 – Why Social Media Is a Control Channel, Not an Ad20:00 – Content That Works Without a “Viral” Property23:10 – Founder Identity and Why It Hurts Exits26:30 – Building a Brand That Isn't Tied to You30:45 – Lessons From Selling a Company and Starting the Next ChapterGuest Bio:Madison Rifkin is the Founder and CEO of Mount where she finds the world's best hidden gems. She connects STR hosts and local businesses to local influencers and travel content creators so travelers can discover these hidden gems. She's rooted in the Short Term Rental Industry where she's won the Rising Star Award in 2022 and 2023.Guest links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-rifkin-23037712a/Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/

Most STR hosts misunderstand influencer marketing — and it's costing them bookings.In this episode, Madison Rifkin breaks down what actually works when partnering with content creators, why follower count is a useless metric, and how STR operators should think about social media as a long-term control channel — not a quick ROI play.We also go deeper into founder identity, building brands that can be sold, and the mistakes operators make when they tie everything to themselves.If you want more direct bookings, stronger brand trust, and a business that isn't dependent on Airbnb alone, this episode is required listening.Inside the episode: • Why follower count doesn't matter anymore• How to vet influencers the right way• The real way to think about ROI from content creators• Why social media is your only true control channel• Content ideas that work even without a “viral” property• Founder identity mistakes that kill exits• How to build a brand that survives without youTimestamps:00:00 – Why Influencer Marketing Is Broken for Most STR Hosts03:20 – Madison's Journey Building Mount and Entering STRs06:40 – Why Follower Count Is a Terrible Metric10:10 – How to Vet Influencers Based on Brand Alignment13:30 – The Truth About ROI in Influencer Marketing17:10 – Why Social Media Is a Control Channel, Not an Ad20:00 – Content That Works Without a “Viral” Property23:10 – Founder Identity and Why It Hurts Exits26:30 – Building a Brand That Isn't Tied to You30:45 – Lessons From Selling a Company and Starting the Next ChapterGuest Bio:Madison Rifkin is the Founder and CEO of Mount where she finds the world's best hidden gems. She connects STR hosts and local businesses to local influencers and travel content creators so travelers can discover these hidden gems. She's rooted in the Short Term Rental Industry where she's won the Rising Star Award in 2022 and 2023.Guest links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-rifkin-23037712a/Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/

Joining host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast was Michele Vesprini-Jordan, chair of the Golden Horseshoe Athlete of the Year committee, who spoke about the annual Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) children's fundraising dinner. Also discussed was the new "Rising Star Award" along with the privilege and challenges of being on the selection committee.

On the 500th episode of Piecing It Together, we are live from Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas with Joe Black, Tyler Najera and Eric Mathis to talk about Sam Raimi's return to horror, Send Help! Puzzle pieces include Castaway, Office Space, Misery and Rugrats The Movie.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Send Help and the movies we discuss!Written by Damian Shannon and Mark SwiftDirected by Sam RaimiStarring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien20th Century StudiosJoe Black is a filmmaker and has recently completed work on his latest, Natasha Hall: Suffrage.Check out Joe's website at https://www.bluemeanspregnantfilms.com/And Follow Blue Means Pregnant Films on Instagram @bluemeanspregnantfilmsEric Mathis is a filmmaker whose latest “Infernal” was partially shot at my family's record store Wax Trax RecordsCheck out Eric's work at https://www.grimehousefilms.com/And Follow Eric's company GrimeHouse Films on Instagram @grimehousefilmsTyler Najera is a filmmaker and winner of the Rising Star Award at the Sin City Horror Fest.Check out Tyler's Vimeo page at https://vimeo.com/820349323Follow Tyler on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/tyler_moment/And follow Tyler on Instagram @tyler.momentMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou

I'm delighted to be talking to Rali Chorbadzhiyska about her work as freelance editor, and we're asking what the road to publication really looks like.   It must be another edition of Ask the Curator. In these episodes, we go behind the curtain of the literary industry to ask another literary curator, how they do what they do. Over the years, Rali has worked at Penguin RandomHouse, Faber and Canongate, working with some of the biggest names in literature. But she recently went freelance to deliver on her aim of guiding writers refine and elevate their work. She was awarded with a Rising Star Award from The Printing Charity in recognition of her work. Support the Rippling Pages on a new Patreon with exclusive crafted subscriber benefits.  https://patreon.com/RipplingPagesPod?utm_medi Interested in hosting your own podcast? Follow this link and find out how: https://www.podbean.com/ripplingpages  Links to Rali's services: https://www.ralieditorial.com/ https://www.instagram.com/reading.rali/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralieditorial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@reading.rali   Reference Points Farah Ali Raymond Carver V.S. Naipaul Erin Sommers Chapters 2.25 - what does Rali's work look like? 3.45 - Rali's ideal clients 4.50 - the importance of taking feedback 7.15 - strategies for taking and rejecting feedback 12.00 - finding people who champion you 15.20 - Do writers need to market themselves? 16.10 - Having ties to local communities. 17.40 - Rali's top tip  19.40 - books Rali is looking forward to in 2026

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By every safe, logical metric, Amal should've stayed put. She had a steady salary as a real estate paralegal, a young son to raise, and a clear path inside law firms and a developer's office. Leaving that safety net for full-time commission work felt risky, even reckless.Her strategy now looks simple from the outside. She mixed a finance and marketing degree with nearly a decade of real estate law, added a blended family of four boys, and layered on raw, unpolished social media. The result is a client-first business that runs on referrals, trust, and a growing online audience that feels like it already knows her.Amal grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, raised in a tight Palestinian family that planted deep roots in places like Orland Park and Bridgeview. Arabic was her first language. She went to Islamic school in a Muslim Arab community that has grown over the years, and she loves watching new businesses and families take shape there. Today she still lives in the area, now fluent in both English and Arabic, and serves buyers, sellers, investors, and commercial clients in the southwestern and western suburbs.Before she ever held an open house, Amal spent almost 10 years as a real estate paralegal. She worked at small firms, big downtown firms, and later for a developer. She learned contracts, procedures, short sales, foreclosures, and how deals fall apart. The role paid well and felt safe, especially when she was a single mom. She studied for her license anyway, telling herself that one day she'd make the leap to being a full-time broker.That leap came in 2018, pushed in part by her husband. By then they were married, and he kept repeating the same line: you're good at this, you know more than most agents, you should just do it. He promised to cover the gap while she got off the salary treadmill. Amal admits she was scared. Her first full year in real estate, she closed only four or five deals. But she stayed in, leaned on her paralegal skill set, and let time and relationships do their work.From the start, Amal refused to pretend she was for everyone. Some clients don't match her style or values, and she's learned not to chase them. She reminds herself that real estate is a service business, and that her client's goals have to sit above her commission. That's why she has told buyers to walk away from deals after bad inspections or red flags with associations. “They're going to remember that you looked out for them,” she says, and they'll tell their friends and family who actually did the protecting.This client-first stance shapes how she grows. Instead of cold scripts and hard closes, Amal built around people who already trusted her: family, friends, her local community, and the network she gained from years inside law offices. Her legal background lets her explain the process at a different level, and her calm during the messy parts of a deal turns into five-star Google reviews and quiet referrals. Over time, that turned her business into a mostly referral-based practice and helped her earn top producer status and a Rising Star Award from the Chicago Association of Realtors in 2020.Social media came later and did not come easy. Amal didn't like being on camera. She hated the sound of her own voice and spent hours recording and deleting videos. Her husband pushed again, calling social media a free tool and “the new wave” where people search for everything. At first she did the standard “just closed” posts. They showed that she was busy, but felt boring even to her. The shift happened when she stopped chasing perfect lighting and started sharing real life.One early reel tells the story. Her teenage son insisted she was a boomer. Amal, born in 1985, tried to explain that she's an elder millennial, not part of her parents' generation. He didn't buy it. She ranted on Instagram about...

Cyrus Mohseni is a rare blend of real estate executive, award winning entrepreneur, life coach, speaker, and philanthropist, and this conversation digs into the mindset and momentum behind his success. Known for his relentless drive, unwavering integrity, and commitment to personal growth, Cyrus has become one of the most respected voices in modern leadership. His work spans industries with impact and intention, and his story sets the tone for a powerful episode.His achievements speak for themselves. Cyrus has earned the Inman Future Leaders Award, NAR's 30 Under 30 recognition, the Rising Star Award from the California Association of Realtors, and a seat on the Forbes Real Estate Council. He built The Keystone Team into one of the fastest growing companies in the world and launched Giving Football, a nonprofit bringing training gear, fitness, nutritional education, and life skills to youth in orphanages around the globe. His award winning marketing strategies and values-driven leadership have made him a standout figure in every space he enters.In this episode, Cyrus opens up about the principles and experiences that shaped his path while offering the kind of clarity and perspective only someone operating at this level can deliver. He also shares insights from hosting The Butterfly Mindset, his top ranked podcast focused on mindset, leadership, and entrepreneurship. This is an honest and energizing look at what it takes to build, lead, and create lasting impact in a world moving faster than ever.

StormHarvester has been announced as the fastest growing technology company in this year's Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards at a ceremony in the Mansion House in Dublin this evening. StormHarvester uses its advanced anomaly detection system to analyse data from thousands of sensors to help wastewater utilities predict and prevent issues like flooding and pollution. The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, now in its 26th year, is one of Ireland's foremost technology award programmes. It is a ranking of the country's 50 fastest-growing technology companies based on revenue growth over a four-year period. Previous winners include Wayflyer and Swoop. Reacting to the win, Brian Moloney, founder and CEO of StormHarvester, said: "Achieving the top spot in Deloitte's Fast 50 ranking is a really special moment for all the team at StormHarvester. What started as an idea over ten years ago in Australia for a solution that would reduce the impact of flooding has grown into a proud Belfast-based business that is going from strength to strength. In the last year alone, our funding has enabled us to double our headcount, which will help us fuel our expansion further and create even more exciting opportunities in Ireland. "The Deloitte Fast 50 Awards recognition is a chance to pause, reflect and celebrate all that we have achieved and all that we plan to achieve in the years ahead." Cumulatively, the Deloitte 2025 Technology Fast 50 winners generated €1.76 billion in total annual revenues. The average growth rate of the companies was 442%. The 50 companies employ over 7,500 people and 12 of the ranked companies were first time winners. Announcing the winners of the programme, James Toomey, partner and Fast 50 lead, Deloitte Ireland said: "For 26 years, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards have been a benchmark for Ireland's most ambitious tech entrepreneurs. The combined €1.76 billion in revenues generated by these 50 indigenous companies is a powerful symbol of the exceptional talent and innovative thinkers we have in Ireland. Despite a challenging external environment, Fast 50 companies are still growing, which is a real signal of confidence. "A standout from this year's awards is that companies with Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded in their operations are seeing the biggest growth, but access to skilled employees who can prompt and deploy AI effectively will be crucial. "The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 is a rigorous, data-driven ranking that provides a trusted measure of success and growth. Congratulations to all the companies that ranked; your grit, resilience and creativity are truly inspiring. I would like to extend a special congratulations to StormHarvester for securing the top spot in this year's rankings." In addition to announcing the ranking of the Fast 50 companies, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards included several award categories. Protex AI, which uses AI to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiencies, won the Rising Star Award in association with Enterprise Ireland, having demonstrated a promising growth trajectory and the potential for inclusion in the Fast 50 rankings in years to come. Receiving the award, Dan Hobbs, co-founder and CEO of Protex AI, said: "Since founding Protex AI, our mission has been to enable organisations to use data-driven insights to drive safer workplaces and unlock meaningful operational efficiencies. The growth of our team and client base has made achievements like this possible, and we are thrilled to celebrate receiving the Deloitte Fast 50 Rising Star Award and to meet the incredible tech entrepreneurs in the rankings." The winners of the awards this year were: Award Winner Growing new technology in association with Google This award recognises a company that has created or introduced a new or innovative product or service to international markets, which helped grow their business over the last four years. Aerlytix Advocate for Women in Tech in association with NetSuit...

Sho, Genge!Welcome back to ASIAS, with your girl, Sis G.U!This episode is one that I am excited to bring forth to you, as the Genge. Today, I am joined by Ama Qamata!Ama Qamata is a celebrated South African actress, producer, and global ambassador best known for her breakout role as Puleng Khumalo in Netflix's critically acclaimed series Blood & Water, the longest-running Netflix series in Africa. Her versatility has also shone in productions such as Gomora, Our Girl (BBC), and Commandos: The Mission (NPO).On the big screen, Ama made her feature debut in Fight Like a Girl, which she also co-produced. Her powerful performance earned her the Rising Star Award at the Naples International Film Festival and a nomination for Best Actress at the African Movie Academy Awards.In 2025, Ama was named the Sub-Saharan Africa Ambassador for L'Oréal Paris, representing the brand's global message of confidence, beauty, and self-worth. A Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honoree, she continues to champion youth empowerment and authenticity, using her platform to amplify African stories.

This week on Conflict Managed, we welcome back award-winning attorney Jessica Childress for her third appearance on the show. Join us as we discuss:  Leaving a toxic workplace on your own terms  Toxic vs. Illegal work environments Leaving with dignity Your multi-hyphenated identity impacts the world Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube @ 3pconflictrestoration.   Jessica Childress is the author of Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms.  Ms. Childress has practiced employment law for over eleven years, representing organizations of all sizes and individuals in employment law matters.  She is the Managing Attorney of the Childress Firm PLLC, a boutique employment law firm, based in Washington, D.C.  Ms. Childress holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and African American Studies from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. Ms. Childress graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 2007.  Prior to launching the Childress Firm PLLC, Ms. Childress served as an associate at two global law firms and as an attorney at the United States Department of Justice.   Ms. Childress has litigated retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, non-competition, trade secret, unfair labor practice, and whistleblower cases before various tribunals. She serves clients in general business transactions with employees and independent contractors. Ms. Childress drafts agreements such as employment agreements, consulting agreements, severance agreements, and confidentiality agreements.  She has been the recipient of several honors, including the National Bar Association's 2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the Washington Bar Association's 2017-2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the National Bar Association's 40 under 40 Best Advocates Award, the Kim Keenan Leadership & Advocacy Award, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association's Rising Star Award, and recognition by the National Black Lawyers as one of the top 100 black attorneys. In 2022, Ms. Childress received the Women Owned Law organization's Woman Legal Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Ms. Childress has been named to the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) Rising Stars lists. In 2024, The Childress Firm PLLC was honored as a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council.  Ms. Childress is a 2022 graduate of the Aspen Institute's Justice and Society program. Ms. Childress serves as a contributor for Arianna Huffington's international media outlet, Thrive Global. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Essence, the Huffington Post, Success, and Entrepreneur.   https://thechildressfirm.com/ Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services.  

Send us a textThis week on The Fresh Bunch, we reconnect with Sahid Nahim, President of New Bloom Solutions and host of The Bloom Show. Fresh off receiving the Society of American Florists' Rising Star Award, Sahid reflects on his journey of building connections, reinventing his business, and shaping the floral industry through creativity, innovation, and community.We chat about his recent travels to Deliflor Chrysanthemum Week, his upcoming trip to ProFlora, and the evolution of The Bloom Show — now reaching 26,000+ subscribers, producing documentaries, and supporting the industry with over 150 interviews and the annual Bloom Together event. Along the way, we cover everything from tariffs, Ai, to $5 Cuban sandwiches… and yes, even Jimi the Tulip gets a laugh in.Join us for a great conversation with one of the floral industry's brightest rising leaders, and see how Sahid continues to bring people and ideas together in powerful new ways. https://www.instagram.com/newbloomsolutions/

Making a special appearance at the 56th Annual Nashville Film Festival was actor Tonatiuh. The festival awarded him their Rising Star Award for his incredible performance as the lead in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (also starring Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna). Sure to get some Oscar buzz for his portrayal of Luis Molina and Kendall Nesbitt in the musical film, Tonatiuh spent some time with us on the red carpet and chatted about working with veteran actors Lopez and Luna, his dance background that came into play here and how he's waited his whole life for a role like this.

Juri and Alan are back to discuss the upcoming 2025 AFL Grand Final match between Geelong and Brisbane, delivering a comprehensive dive-in to both of the teams, as well as Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell winning the Brownlow Medal, ⁠Fremantle's Murphy Reid winning the Rising Star Award, as well as Hawthorn forward Mabior Chol's three-game suspension for his tackle on Geelong's Tom Stewart being overturned at the tribunal 00:00 - Intro01:33 - Brownlow21:00 - Rising Star24:15 - Mabior Chol Suspension Overturned28:50 - Grand Final PreviewFollow our socials:Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mojosports_Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mojosportsnetwork/AFL Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mojosportsafl/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mojosportsnetwork/Our Website: https://www.mojosports.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fremantle Rising Star Murphy Reid joined Tim Gossage and Scott Cummings on SEN WA following the announcement of his Rising Star win at Monday night's Brownlow Medal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising star Murphy Reid joins Dwayne Russell on SEN Vic to talk about his Rising Star Award, his downtime, and when the wheels start rolling for the 2026 preseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most agents chase the dream of selling luxury properties in LA or Orange County, but what if the real fortune is hiding in overlooked, “unsexy” markets?  Cyrus Mohseni didn't just stumble into real estate investing; he cracked a code in a place most people would never think to look: Muncie, Indiana. While most agents were fighting for overpriced duplexes in LA, Cyrus was quietly buying homes for the price of a used car, building a 100+ unit portfolio, and reshaping an entire community.  Now, he's not just investing in properties, he's working with city leadership, redeveloping neighborhoods, and using the profits to fuel a new venture in real estate tech that could completely rewrite how brokerages operate. Cyrus leads one of the top-producing teams in Orange County, closing $100M a year while simultaneously scaling in the Midwest.  He's done what most only dream of: turning small-town, distressed real estate into a scalable system and leveraging those wins into tech innovation that will leave behind the agents who refuse to adapt.  How did he end up investing in Muncie? What's the biggest issue that holds tech companies back in real estate? How do agents make sure they aren't out of the business in the next two years? In this episode, Cyrus shares how he built his empire in Muncie, what he's building next in real estate technology, and why AI isn't just a shiny tool; it's the tidal wave that will wipe out 40% of today's agents.   Things You'll Learn In This Episode  The overlooked goldmine of C+ markets Everyone wants the luxury listings, but Cyrus built his wealth by buying $3,000 boarded-up homes in a small town. Could the markets you've ignored hold the highest ROI? Stop being the operator, start being the visionary Cyrus scaled past the grind of cold calls and open houses by shifting into visionary leadership. Are you still stuck in the weeds, doing what your hires should be doing? AI isn't optional; it's survival Just as DocuSign changed real estate forever, AI will 100x that disruption. 40% of agents won't survive this shift. Will you be one of the ones who adapts, or one of the ones replaced? Building more than wealth Beyond profits, Cyrus is helping Muncie shift from a “city everyone leaves” to a place where Ball State graduates start families and careers. What happens when your investing strategy creates not just returns, but revival?   Guest Bio Cyrus Mohseni is a multitalented real estate executive, investor, life coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and philanthropist. His unmatched drive, unmistakable integrity, and unwavering commitment to personal growth have made him a highly sought-after individual. He was named one of the Top Ten Real Estate Entrepreneurs to Follow Going Into 2022 by USA Today, a 30 Under 30 honoree by the National Association of Realtors®, a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, and a recipient of the Rising Star Award from the California Association of Realtors®. Known for leveraging innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies, Cyrus is an expert marketer. His marketing acumen has earned him several awards, including the Most Innovative Real Estate Marketing Team award and the Best Real Estate Marketing award. Cyrus co-founded The Keystone Team with a vision to revolutionize the real estate industry. By focusing on his core values of loyalty, integrity, drive, and service, he led the company to unprecedented growth and success, earning it a place on Inc. Magazine's list of the world's 5,000 fastest-growing companies. Cyrus is also the host of 'Cyrus' Podcast', which ranks in the top 10% of podcasts globally. Moreover, he is one of the most respected life coaches in the world. Follow @cyrusandre on Instagram.    About Your Host Remington Ramsey is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and visionary in the world of real estate. As the creator of "Real Producers", a widely acclaimed magazine connecting top agents and industry leaders, Remington has built an impressive platform dedicated to celebrating and elevating the real estate community. Remington is also the author of Agent Allies: Building Your Business With Strategic Real Estate Partnerships. With a passion for motivating and mentoring, he's shared stages with some of the biggest names in business, helping professionals break through barriers and reach new heights. When he's not busy being a real estate guru, Remington is known for his contagious energy, practical wisdom, and a good dose of humor—because let's face it, navigating life and business requires both grit and a sense of humor. With multiple successful ventures under his belt and a reputation for engaging storytelling, he has the rare ability to make even the driest industry stats sound exciting.  Follow the show on our website, Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss a single inspiring episode! Start a Real Producers Magazine in YOUR Market! Learn more about franchise opportunities at realproducersmag.com

“Misinformation spreads like a virus,” explained Sander van der Linden, Ph.D., a Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. He asked the question, “Is there a way to inoculate or immunize people?” His award-winning book Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity explores this topic using decades of research and on-the-ground experience advising governments and tech companies. He wrote the book to devise a new paradigm to help readers understand and defend themselves against a worldwide information infodemic. Van der Linden's biography describes his body of research as looking at “how people process (mis)information, how it spreads in online networks, and how we can most effectively prebunk and inoculate people against false information.” He served on the World Health Organization's (WHO) infodemic working group. He has won numerous awards for his research on human judgment, communication, and decision-making, including the Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science (APS). He co-developed Bad News, an award-winning fake news game designed to improve people's ability to spot manipulation techniques! This is an very important interview. Learn more about Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Resource Center. Visit freedomofmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Ambrosino hosts this episode of The Buzz, a discussion with Josh Antonuccio, Matt Powers, and Jon Irabagon as they explore the effects of AI on journalism, music, production, education, and jazz. Josh is an associate professor within the media production and recording industry major in the School of Media Arts and Studies at Ohio University. He's worked extensively within higher education since 2007, establishing innovative music and media industry curriculums and developing the expansion of experience-based music industry education. He is also the director of Ohio University's Music Industry Summit.Jon is a multi-reed instrumentalist, composer, arranger, band leader, and faculty member at the University of Illinois in Chicago, where he teaches jazz saxophone and courses in jazz history. Winner of the 2008 Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition, a Rising Star Award in DownBeat magazine's alto and tenor saxophone categories, and a recipient of the Philippine Presidential Award, Jon's latest album is "Server Farm," a musical exploration of how artificial intelligence affects our lives.Matt is a professor at the University of Washington's Department of Communication, where he's the co-director of the Department's Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy. His book, "The Journalist Predicament: Difficult Choices in a Declining Profession," explores journalism within the transformations confronting the profession. He's also the co-editor of "Rethinking Media Research for Changing Societies," exploring how researchers can make sense of the massive changes confronting politics and the media.Take a look at the Jazz Omnibus, the 600-page anthology of 21st century photos and writings by members of the Jazz Journalist Association, available online and wherever books are soldDon't miss new episodes of The Buzz. Make sure you follow us wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from the Jazz Journalists Association, go to JJANews.org.

Host Anna Smith brings you a special episode of Girls On Film from the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta, which this year celebrates 100 years of movie-making on the island. From Malta, Anna speaks with producer Susan Simnett, known for Brides, Chuck Chuck Baby, and Fadhia's Tree. She also chats to Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira, who received this year's Rising Star Award, and BAFTA-winning actor Monica Dolan, who presented at the festival's Golden Bee Awards. Back in the UK, broadcaster, film, TV and culture critic Ashanti Omkar joins Anna to discuss three powerful new films: Daisy-May Hudson and Sophie Compton's documentary Holloway, Athina Rachel Tsangari's medieval drama Harvest, and Claude Barras's stop-motion animation Savages. Harvest will be coming to UK cinemas on 18 July 2025. Keep an eye out for upcoming screenings of Holloway with Reclaim the Frame - championing intersectional feminist cinema across the UK. Check out their website for more details Savages will be released in the UK and Ireland on 1 August 2025. Find out more about the Mediterrane Film Festival on their website https://mediterrane.com/ Sign up to the Girls On Film newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/iEKaM-/ Or email girlsonfilmsocial@gmail.com to be signed up. Visit our new website www.girlsonfilm.org.uk Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold Producer: Charlotte Matheson Audio Editor: Cam Griffiths Principal Partners: Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer © HLA Agency

On the forty- third episode of ATFT, actress/ producer Michelle Calloway and movie critic Matthieu Côté join me in celebrating Angelina Jolie for her 50th birthday!Angelina Jolie is one of the most globally beloved movie stars of our time with people admiring her through her iconic public image evolution from being the “wild child” to a humanitarian and mother. She hit the ground running in the late 90s by earning three Golden Globes and an Academy Award for her performance as Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted. She established herself as an action star by playing the titular character in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. While many know her from her action films, she quietly has built up a versatile filmography with many of her best films being hidden gems. Her brilliant and emotionally- charged dramatic talents are overshadowed by the celebrity attention she has received and being one of the most beautiful women on the planet. If her success in film isn't enough reason to celebrate her, she's a humanitarian who served for ten years as a Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. She has also been an advocate for women as her health- focused op- eds inspired women, leading for the sort- of movement as “The Angelina Effect”. She has been an inspiration to me for several years but her global impact has remained strong for over two decades.This is Michelle's second time on the podcast while this is Matthieu's third time! This episode came together rapidly and the version everyone will hear is probably Plan E. Plans were set for months to have on a returning guest to discuss Angelina but she, unfortunately, became a no- show. It would have been easier to have cancelled this episode but I didn't want to because Angelina has had such an impact on me since I was about 18 years old and this was a great opportunity to honor her. I am incredibly grateful to Matthieu and Michelle for saving this episode! Michelle is planning a second Filmmaker Forum for August this year! The date has yet to be set but the first one, which took place in March, was a major success and incredibly informative so if you're in the Jacksonville area, stay tuned for more information by following @michellecalloway on Instagram! Also nominate Michelle for the Rising Star Award for the City of Jacksonville Film and Television Office Annual Awards by clicking this link!: https://www.filmjax.com/bizforms/rising-star-nomination-form?fbclid=IwY2xjawKsOhVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF6YjRWVE1zdG4xT1l5S3pBAR4h4Kgd7IKZdXI7IHsYGCJC7OBfEKrH32qFvuiXbRWeWsoGLIh532Nnilme3A_aem_u_yaKfTGoCq4ScfjrfDpmA ! Matthieu has several exciting interviews that will soon be available on his YouTube channel including one with the director and star of the new horror film The Ritual. He's also working on a passion project, a hockey- focused documentary, which should be out later this year! Subscribe to his YouTube channel by clicking this link!: https://www.youtube.com/@matthieucote2272 As I mentioned, this episode came together quickly so it's definitely an eccentric casual format episode. Angelina's films from Hackers to Maria are discussed with only a few omissions, like Beyond Borders. We share our first memories of Angelina and our five favorite Angelina films. For one section of the episode, I talked about three Angelina films I especially wanted to highlight. Matthieu and I discuss his favorite Angelina film, By the Sea, at length while Michelle shares which filmmaker she hopes Angelina will work with someday. All this and more on the new episode of All the Film Things!Background music created and used with permission by the Copyright Free Music - Background Music for Videos channel on YouTube.Photo of Angelina used in the cover art was retrieved from Flickr (link to the photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/worldeconomicforum/346665570 and link to the license rules: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ ). The only change made to the image was that it was cropped. 

Great donor stewardship goes beyond thank-you notes — it creates a sense of meaning for the donor. In this kickoff episode of our new series on stewardship, Sami Zoss sits down with Dzenan Berberovic, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Avera Health, to explore how thoughtful stewardship can deepen relationships, celebrate generosity, and offer donors what they truly seek: a lasting sense of purpose and impact. Learn why stewardship isn't just a follow-up tactic — it's central to transformative fundraising. Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library: https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources [NPFX] Meaningful Donor Relationships: The Key to Financial Stability https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/meaningful-donor-relationships-the-key-to-financial-stability [NPFX] The Challenges Facing Higher Ed Fundraisers https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/the-challenges-facing-higher-ed-fundraisers [NPFX] Measuring More than Money: Why Donor Relationships Matter https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/measuring-more-than-money-why-donor-relationships-matter [Blog] The Secret to Keeping Your Donors Giving: Make Them Feel Special https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/the-secret-to-keeping-your-donors-giving-make-them-feel-special [Blog] Writing a Great Thank You Letter: The First Step in Successful Donor Stewardship https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/writing-a-great-thank-you-letter-the-first-step-in-successful-donor-stewardship Sami Zoss is the founder of Zoss Collaborations, a business solutions consulting firm specializing in nonprofit growth and operational efficiency. With an MBA in Finance and Marketing, Sami brings a wealth of expertise in donor engagement, technology integration, and strategic planning to her clients. Before founding Zoss Collaborations, Sami served as the COO and later as Acting CEO of the Dakota State University Foundation, where she led record-breaking fundraising campaigns and implemented innovative donor engagement strategies that significantly expanded DSU's donor base. In addition to her work with educational institutions, she has been a dedicated volunteer with organizations like Camp Gilbert Inc., supporting children with Type 1 diabetes. https://www.linkedin.com/in/samizoss/ https://samizoss.com/ Dzenan Berberovic was born in Bosnia, one of the poorest countries in the world. He spent six years as a refugee in Germany before immigrating to the United States when he was nine. Inspired by the generosity of strangers, Dzenan discovered his life's calling: philanthropy. Today, he serves Avera Health as Chief Philanthropy Officer. As the steward of Avera's 20,000+ annual benefactors, Dzenan has served and led teams to raise more than $600 million. Dzenan was named the Outstanding Young Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Global. Before transitioning to healthcare, he received the Rising Star Award from the Council for Advancement in Support of Education (CASE). The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) honored him as a 40 Under 40 recipient. Dzenan received a graduate degree from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in Philanthropy and Development. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dzenanb/ https://www.avera.org/ Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/russphaneuf/ Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development. https://www.linkedin.com/in/richfrazier/

THE SEVEN Seven souls. One final chance for humanity. In a divine test that will determine mankind's fate, seven individuals from across the globe are chosen to represent humanity. Their judges? Not God, not angels, but the creatures who have served mankind since the dawn of civilization - horses. These majestic beings have carried humans through history, and now they must decide if humanity deserves to continue its journey. This profound tale explores the deep connection between humans and animals, the choices that define us, and the ultimate question: Has humanity strayed too far from its purpose to be saved? "The Seven" is a powerful story of redemption, second chances, and the extraordinary bond between humans and the creatures who know our hearts better than we know ourselves.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alison Gieschen is an award-winning author, lifelong sailor, and horsewoman whose life story is as epic as the novels she writes. A former schoolteacher and graduate of the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Alison spent 30 years running an internationally successful equestrian program on her family farm in New Jersey. After raising three children with her husband Dan—whom she met during a sailboat race—they sold everything they owned to pursue their shared dream of circumnavigating the globe aboard their 43-foot sailboat. To date, Alison and Dan have traveled to 46 countries and recently crossed the Panama Canal, setting their course for the remote islands of French Polynesia. Her time at sea and her deep connection with both horses and people across cultures have inspired a powerful body of work spanning children's literature, memoir, and adult fiction. Her books include the Rising Star Award-winning novel Blue Ridge, the magical children's stories The Legend of Altor and Julia's Vaulting Dream, and the nonfiction sailing memoir Riding the Waves of Reality: Tales of Turmoil and Triumph—with a sequel on the way. Her latest release, The Seven, is a sweeping and soul-stirring novel that blends fantasy with deeply rooted real-world experience. The story follows seven humans and seven horses in a tale that spans continents and cultures, asking one pivotal question: Can the hearts of a few determine the fate of all humanity? Alison is also preparing to release her newest children's fantasy, Seanna: A Mermaid's Tale—a story especially close to her heart. As someone who has always felt a magical connection to the sea and its mythical creatures, Alison brings the underwater world to life in this early reader chapter book. The story is being brought to even greater life through the artwork of seven-time international award-winning illustrator Barbara Owczarek, whose stunning illustrations add an extra layer of magic and wonder. Through it all, Alison remains deeply connected to the world around her—from the sea life off her bow to the ancient cultures in the world's most remote places. Her journey is far from over, and with every mile sailed, a new story is waiting to be told. Learn more at https://alisongieschen.com. TOPICS OF CONVERSATION Origins of the Story – The Seven was inspired by a vivid dream involving horses that Alison couldn't shake. Role of Horses as Moral Judges – Horses serve as spiritual mirrors and judges because of their innate ability to sense authenticity and emotion. Character Development and Diversity – Each character is based on real-life experiences and represents different cultures, showing humanity's shared struggles. Emotional and Ethical Complexity – The book explores gray areas of morality, where judgment isn't black and white, especially in the human-horse confrontations. Themes of Disconnection and Hope – The story critiques modern disconnection while offering a message of hope, transformation, and reconnection with what truly matters. CONNECT WITH ALISON GIESCHEN! Author website: https://alisongieschen.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailmates.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailmates_on_equus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-gieschen-24455429/

On the 446th episode of Piecing It Together we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with Ms Michelle, Michael Keene and Tyler Najera to talk abuot Sinners! Ryan Coogler's music / vampire / gangster epic starring twin Michael B. Jordans is one of the most exciting releases of the year so far. Puzzle pieces include From Dusk Till Dawn, Elvis, The Shining and Eve's Bayou.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Sinners and the movies we discuss!Written by Ryan CooglerDirected by Ryan CooglerStarring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfield, Jack O'Connell, Miles Caton, Delroy LindoWarner BrosMs Michelle is a filmmaker and founded the Las Vegas Black Film Festival.Check out Ms Michelle's website for the Las Vegas Black Film Festival at https://www.lasvegasblackfilmfestival.com/And Follow Ms Michelle on Twitter @LvbffMsMichelleAnd Follow Ms Michelle on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MsMichelleProductions/Tyler Najera is a filmmaker and winner of the Rising Star Award at the Sin City Horror Fest.Check out Tyler's Vimeo page at https://vimeo.com/820349323Follow Tyler on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/tyler_moment/And follow Tyler on Instagram @tyler.momentMichael Keene is a filmmaker and hosts a YouTube film review channel.Check out Michael's website at https://www.manateepartyfilms.com/And Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelKeeneMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is an unreleased track called "Vampire."Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter

It is a privilege to welcome actress and writer Bibi Lucille to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Bibi is an award-winning actress who won the Women of the Future award, Starnow's Rising Star Award, and Best Actress at the Island of Horror Film Festival.  Her career highlights include Trust (Prime Video) and Purgatory (Apple TV). I am Sophie, the winner of BAFTAS qualifying Flicker's RIIFF.  She also wrote and performed in Meat Cute at the Edinburgh Fringe, which gained critical acclaim, became a finalist at the Offest Awards and was published by Aurora Metro. She will return to Edinburgh Fringe this year with her new play, Narcissists. The show played in Los Angeles this month and will be performed in London in May. Bibi also released two singles, “Addicted” and “To Be Damned,” and will release B.LUCILLE, a couture fashion line that is expected to be released later this year.On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Bibi Lucille discussed her experiences on the sets of I am Sophie, Purgatory, and Trust, her music, and bringing her new play, Narcissists, to Los Angeles, London, and the Edinburgh Fringe.Let's connect on social media: A) BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobelyachar.bsky.socialB) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/C) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/D) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyacharE) Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobElyacharF) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Stevens Roundtable - Stevens Transport Rolls Out Driver-Friendly Comdata Fuel Card Trucker Tim welcomes "Money Mike" Mistishen to discuss a major update at Stevens Transport: the transition to Comdata fuel cards. Discover how this change simplifies expenses for drivers, allowing them to use one card for everything from fuel to groceries. Mike details the benefits, including seamless payroll integration and easy online transactions. With the new Comdata app, drivers can track expenses and find the best fuel prices. Mike shares the team's effort in rolling out the cards, highlighting the strategic timeline to fully transition by May 1st. Listen to learn more about this driver-focused initiative.. Stevens Spring Safety Reminder As we enter Spring, remember that spring-time weather can be like a rollercoaster, with a range of warm sunshine to blizzard conditions sometimes experiencing a variation of these weather events on a normal 11-hour driving shift. As a driver, it is important to stay prepared for seasonal weather changes. A top priority for every driver should include trip planning to know the roads and weather ahead of you. Become a Team Driver for Stevens Transport Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Understand how federal regulations intersect with teamwork logistics, enabling over 5,500 miles a week. Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977 Driver Spotlight - TCA Professional Driver of the Year The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) celebrates and recognizes drivers that are best in class!   Stevens Transport is proud to announce Gerald Rhoden has been named a 2024 TCA Professional Driver of the Year! This is an exceptional recognition for drivers who have made a significant impact in the industry and the transportation community. Gerald Rhoden's extraordinary career is a shining example of excellence in the trucking industry, built on expertise, mentorship, and passion. Stevens Transport is grateful for his incredible contributions, dedication, and being a superb representative of Stevens Transport! See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCmkl9rtx3Q Solving Freight Mysteries: Overages, Shortages, and Damages Explained Joey Adams returns to discuss his journey from OSD Claim Specialist to OSND Team Leader at Stevens Transport. Joey shares insights into his role managing overages, shortages, and damages, emphasizing the importance of supporting drivers and ensuring freight accuracy. He reflects on the rewarding recognition he received, including the Rising Star Award, and his admiration for Stevens Transport's family-run environment. Whether you're interested in logistics or contemplating a career move, Joey's experiences showcase the impactful work within the transportation industry and the fulfillment of being part of the "backbone of America." Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/

  In this episode, Phil Treadwell is joined by Nicole Giamundo and Alex Giampietro as they share their unique perspectives on the mortgage and real estate industry, diving into the differences between their roles and experiences. Both ladies discuss how shifting environments require a shift in mindset and the daily habits and non-negotiables that keep them grounded and successful. The conversation highlights the importance of finding fulfillment in your work, building strong referral relationships, and consistently adding value to clients. Alex and Nicole emphasize the power of authenticity in business—staying true to yourself is the key to long-term success. As a Producing Branch Manager at Gila Valley Mortgage in Safford, AZ, Alex has built a successful business on the foundation of referral relationships and meaningful connections. Since 2011, Alex has been guiding families through the mortgage process with trust, care, education, and a personal touch. As a wife and mother to two energetic boys, she embraces adventure and change—both in life and in business. For Alex, serving her rural community is more than just work; it's a passion. With a heart for service and a passion for real estate and finance, Nicole helps clients navigate the loan process with ease and confidence. As a mother of twins, she understands the importance of reducing stress and making home financing a smooth experience. Beyond her work, she empowers women in business through M1 Academy and Professionally She while advocating for mental health awareness. Her love for travel and diverse experiences allows her to connect with clients from all backgrounds. A multi-year recipient of Denver's Rising Star Award, Nicole is dedicated to helping families achieve their homeownership goals. 00:20 Meet Alex and Nicole 03:25 Difference in Sides 07:55 Shifting Environments, Shifting Mindsets 11:00 Daily Habits and Non-Negotiables 17:15 Find Your Fulfillment 21:50 Referrals and Adding Value 27:05 Keep Going with Authenticity Interested in Professionally She? Register for calls here! Connect with Alex: Facebook | Instagram Connect with Nicole: Website | Instagram LEARN MORE ABOUT M1 ACADEMY COACHING If you are enjoying the MME podcast, please take a second and LEAVE US A REVIEW. And JOIN the M1A Text Community: 214-225-5696

Have you ever wondered what could happen if you took a bold leap of faith? Amanda Dewey did just that—and in this episode, she shares how it led to an opportunity that completely transformed her business and mindset. What made her say yes, how she quickly earned the Rising Star Award and the power of community.Find us at hughandgrace.com  On Instagram @hughandgrace       On Facebook @HughandGrace   Email us at customercare@hughandgrace.com Music: Realize your dreams by Sergio Prosvirini

Prophecy Radio episode #130 sees Karen and Kristen discussing the next two chapters of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods. They also discuss Walker Scobell's comments about the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13. News and Updates (00:09:14) We kick off the episode talking about our anticipation (or lack thereof) for the Super Bowl, plus our excitement for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. Have you ever listened to a graphic audio before? Do you have a spreadsheet for all the books you're reading this year? Happy belated birthday to Walker Scobell! Filming for season 2 has officially wrapped, and we speculate about the possible release date. Walker won the Rising Star Award at the 2025 SCAD TVfest! Speaking with TV Insider, Walker says the beginning of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 will start in a slightly different place from the book—but we're not worried. We're so ready for more action in season 2, and we're excited to see what more they add to the show that isn't in the books. Sometimes we forget how long it takes for Annabeth and Percy to actually get together. They have a looooong road ahead of them. Tyson is SO important to this series, and it sounds like Daniel Diemer has impressed Diehard Percy Jackson Fan Walker Scobell. We're also excited there will be more practical sets, and we're curious how the Volume will come into play this season. Could we see Director Walker Scobell some day!? Rick answered some questions on Goodreads recently, and he's said Clarisse will have a sizeable role in season 2 and that Dior is bringing her A game! Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:22:05) Okay, let's jump into Chalice of the Gods chapter 30. Where did we last leave Percy and where is he headed now? Percy takes in the sights as he heads toward the kitchen. Did we see the street-cleaning rhinoceros in the TV show? We're obsessed with the fact that satyrs give botanical directions. Percy is smart to question why the gods have kitchens full of staff, and the reason makes SO MUCH SENSE. Did you catch the Ghostbusters reference!? It must be so uncomfortable to sweat Greek Fire. There was A LOT of detailed description in this chapter. How many of you knew what a conversation pit was? We play a pretty easy game of Two Truths and a Lie. It's time to talk about our favorite lines and favorite moments from this chapter! Next up, Chalice of the Gods chapter 31. It might be cliché, but hiding under the pastry cart as his new BFF Barbara wheels him into the banquet hall works wonders. And in exchange, all Percy has to do is provide Barbara with an Annabeth Chase meet-and-greet opportunity. Do nymphs and dryads see demigods as celebrities? What's scarier—facing down a lion or Percy's future mother-in-law? Really, Athena spotting him is best-case scenario because any of the others might've caused trouble for Percy. We appreciate that Rick doesn't shy away from how gross Zeus actually is. Imagine what TOO MUCH praise would mean to Ganymede? Did you figure out what a demi-bag was? Did we want more of a scene in the banquet? Would it have worked out for Percy if there was more of a confrontation? Sometimes Percy is a little lucky! Time for our favorite lines and favorite moments from this chapter. Feedback (00:57:06) Solomon wonders if Annabeth could give Percy his third quest. It's an interesting question, and we have a theory of our own! Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 131, where we'll discuss the latest Percy Jackson news, along with Chalice of the Gods chapters 32 and 33. This episode's hosts are: Karen and Kristen Each episode, Prophecy Radio‘s hosts will discuss any official news coming out of Camp Half-Blood before doing a chapter by chapter reread of Percy Jackson or one of Rick Riordan's other series. Follow Us: Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we're passionate about.

Join us for the first of our two-part special podcast shows, recorded live at the International Lewy Body Dementia Conference in Amsterdam! In this episode postdoc researcher Dr Josh Harvey (University of Exeter) is joined by three expert guests:

Dr. Michael Treadway is the Winship Distinguished Research Professor in Psychology and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at Emory University. He is also affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory. One of the aims of Michael's lab is to investigate how the brain makes decisions about where to invest your effort and whether something you want is worth the work it will take to get it. The second aim of Michael's research is to examine this process in people with conditions like major depression. His goal is to understand how the relevant circuitry in the brain typically works, and how the circuitry changes in depression, leading to a different set of decisions. This work has the potential to help identify new targets for interventions. Outside of science, Michael and his wife love spending time with their two young children and playing games together, particularly card games. He also enjoys playing the piano, listening to music, and going to live music performances. Michael received his PhD in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University and completed his clinical internship and post-doctoral fellowship at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He joined the faculty at Emory in 2015. Michael has received numerous awards and honors in his career, including the Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution in the area of Psychopathology from the American Psychological Association (APA), the Randolph Blake Early Career Award from Vanderbilt University, the Janet Taylor Spence Award for Transformative Early Career Contributions from the Association for Psychological Science (APS), the Early Career Impact Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS), and the Rising Star Award from the APS. In this interview, he shares more about his life and science. 

Kekoa Kekumano is a waterman and actor from the island of O'ahu. He is best known for his scene stealing performance in the TV series White Lotus as Kai, his role on Hawaii Five-O as Nahele and for playing young Jason Momoa in the smash hit Aquaman. He is a former City and county of Honolulu Lifeguard and now plays the character Laka, a lifeguard, on the hit series Rescue: HI-Surf on FOX, which he recently won the Rising Star Award for his on-screen performance at the Critics Choice 3rd annual Celebration of AAPI Cinema and Television. When he isn't acting, he runs his own canoe touring company called Kapua Wa'a experience that offers tours along the Waikiki coastline. In this episode we talk about his life growing up in Hawai'i, his love for his hometown and family, how he got into acting, working on Aquaman with Jason Momoa, his current role in Rescue: HI surf, mental health, and so much more. Enjoy! Find Kekoa here: https://www.instagram.com/kekoascottkekumano/ Buy our merch on: Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/ Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadias Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod

On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome the 2024 Super Progressive Rising Star Award Winner... KABI. In 2024, Kabi had releases on Bedrock, Balance, Flown, and Juicebox, including features on two of John Digweed's Bedrock compilations, Live In Stereo and Futuro Remixes. We discuss Kabi's journey starting from his early days in Buenos Aires, influenced by local legends like Hernan Cattaneo. He talks about his transition from studying psychology to pursuing music, his initial gigs, and the impact of the pandemic on his career and production development. Kabi emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, patience, and staying true to one's musical identity.We also cover Kabi's production process, his approach to creating unique sounds, and his experiences with various labels. He advises up-and-coming producers to focus on quality, be patient, and use every project as a learning opportunity. Kabi concludes by expressing his desire to keep evolving and exploring new genres in 2025, staying true to his personal growth and musical journey.Follow Kabi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kabi.ar/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5T7NqJBwbKQHEOosAPfuSL?si=ZhZjW8MuR4GeIHuihGfEQA#dj #musicproduction #housemusic

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Madi Rifkin.Madi Rifkin is the founder and CEO of Mount, a platform that connects travelers with hidden gems and local experiences around the world. She started Mount at just 12 years old with a mission to change how people explore and engage with the places they visit. Today, her community of over 170,000 travelers is redefining sustainable and meaningful travel through authentic connections and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Madi is a two-time Rising Star Award winner and a recognized leader in the travel and short-term rental industry.Christine and Madi discuss:· What it was like for Madi to jump into the entrepreneurial journey at such a young age· Persisting through failure, being willing to pivot, and how each relates to success· Content creation and how partnerships can be a great option for smaller businesses· Mount's upcoming Influencer Marketing Summit and the new Mount AppJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Madi Rifkin. Available Wednesday.

In this conversation, we hear from founder and Executive Director Joan Liu who discusses the origin and mission of Second Chance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping international students secure last-minute scholarships for higher education. The initiative began in response to a crisis where students lost their scholarships unexpectedly. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support, innovative thinking, and the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of international education. Joan Liu is the Founder and Executive Director of Second Chance. She has been a college counselor for the past 22 years, across various public and private schools in the US, UK, Turkey, and Singapore. She has devoted her career to helping students go to college in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other countries. An industry expert in financial aid and scholarships, she is a fierce advocate of international students seeking access to higher education. Joan is known for her work in 2018 when she mobilized the Nepal Justice League, a pro-bono team of counselors to support the 60 Nepali students who had lost their scholarships from the University of Texas at Tyler (due to a budget error on UT Tyler's part). She galvanized a global movement amongst the international counseling community, and she and her team re-seat 56 students at new universities in the US, Canada, Middle East, and East Asia, with 10+ million in financial aid and scholarships, and raised 180K in gap funding - after the US cycle had finished that year. Joan has been the recipient of industry awards: NACAC's Rising Star Award (2016); International ACAC's Distinguished Service Award (2017); CIS's Peggy Templeton Award, an international award recognizing one counselor in the world annually (2017). In 2021, she and the Nepal Justice League team were awarded NACAC's Joyce E Smith Award, an award given to those who “have improved the field of education and the way students are served” (2020). In 2021, she served on the President's Alliance for Higher Education and Immigration Pathways for Refugees Task Force, for the US. Learn more about Second Chance: https://www.secondchance.global/ Follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-chance/posts/?feedView=all

Welcome to Chapter 65! My guest today is James Cooper. James is the Oklahoma City Councilman for Ward 2 and an Artist in Residence for the English department at OCU, where he teaches courses on writing and horror. His work has been published in the Oklahoma Gazette and the Huffington Post and he was named a Champion of Pride by Advocate Magazine and received the Rising Star Award from the OSU College of Arts and Sciences.We're talking about James' debut novel - Moonlit Massacre - a horror novel about a mass murder following in the vein of the infamous Sirloin Stockade murders in Oklahoma City in the 70s. Over the course of the conversation we also talk about Care Bears, Nightmare on Elm Street, Lil Wayne, jazz, a little OKC politics, and a particular influence that you'll have to hear to believe. As you can imagine, the conversation turns to violence a bit, so be advised as you decide to listen. Connect with James: website | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMentioned on the Show:Lou BerneyStephen Graham JonesMen, Women, and Chainsaws - Carol CloverA Single Man - Christopher IsherwoodNo Country for Old Men - Cormac McCarthyBlood Meridian - Cormac McCarthyOKC: Second Time Around - Steve LackmeyerFunny Money - Mark SingerReconstructing the Dreamland - Alfred L. BrophyInvisible Man - Ralph EllisonMoffie - Andre Carl Van Der MerweConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

This week we dive into the role of misinformation with Sander van der Linden. We discuss what effect the British government could have with their promise of a crackdown on extreme misogyny. Moreover, with Sander's background in Psychology, we dive into the question as to why people believe misinformation and what might be done to counteract the rise of misinformation. Finally, hand-in-hand with misogyny and misinformation, we discuss the US Elections and how misinformation has managed to worm its ways through the news and into the candidates. Today we are joined by Sander van der Linden, a Ph.D., is Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. He has won numerous awards for his research on human judgment, communication, and decision-making, including the Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science (APS). He co-developed the award-winning fake news game, Bad News and regularly advises governments, public health authorities, and social media companies on how to combat the spread of misinformation. He is ranked among the top 1% of highly cited social scientists worldwide and has published over 150 research papers. His research is regularly covered in outlets such as the New York Times, BBC, NPR, and Rolling Stone. His book Foolproof: Why We Fall for Misinformation and How to Build Immunity won the 2024 Harvard Goldsmith Prize, the best book prize from the British Psychological Society and was named a Financial Times, Waterstones, and Nature Book of the Year. Before joining Cambridge, he held academic positions at Princeton, Yale, and the LSE.Find his website here.The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests around the world to discuss international risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!Tell us what you liked!

I'm so honored to welcome Arlene Blake to the podcast this week. Arlene Blake, a dynamic entrepreneur and sales leader, is celebrated for her strategic vision in enhancing sales and fostering team success. With a passion for collaboration and goal achievement, Arlene specializes in empowering professionals to surpass expectations. As the founder of Women on the Rise International, Inc., she has dedicated over six years to transforming the organization into a career advancement hub for women, promoting personal and professional empowerment.In 2024, Arlene led her organization to secure its biggest investment to date for a single program, designed to help women build their careers and become legacy makers. Her achievements have earned her recognition, including being featured in the Legacy of Excellence Exhibit at the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council as a Phenomenal Black Woman in Central Florida, receiving the Rising Star Award from the Citrus Club, and the Noble Knight Award from the University of Central Florida College of Community and Innovation. She has also been honored by the Orlando Business Journal as a 'Woman Who Means Business' and one of the 'Most Influential People in Orlando.' A Leadership Orlando alumna, she was named 2022's 'Woman of the Year' by Orange Appeal Magazine.As a sought-after speaker, Arlene has led impactful workshops on communication, resilience, and career building. Her vision is to empower women globally, helping them shatter barriers and achieve new heights.Join us as we discuss it all. Let's talk motivation, the work and the inspiration that fuels her. The Well Done Life Podcast Information:The Reset Experience Recap Video: https://youtu.be/4ynD3AEuz2I?si=okF38OJIH4vLoVmJPrevious Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/851650/episodes/15953623-never-would-have-made-it.mp3?download=trueInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelaldavis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonelifepodcastThank you for listening. Text me your feedback. I really appreciate you!

The annual Hollywood Reporter Power Broker Awards celebrate the top real estate agents who excel in the high-stakes world of luxury property sales, particularly within the entertainment industry. Each year, these awards honor the most influential and successful real estate professionals who cater to celebrities, executives, and high-profile clients in New York and Los Angeles and beyond.   The Rising Star Award highlights up-and-coming real estate professionals who are making significant waves in the luxury market. This award is designed to recognize fresh talent—agents who demonstrate exceptional promise, innovation, and rapid success in the competitive world of high-end real estate. This week's episode features guests Ryan Kaplan and Cliff Marks.   Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.   Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #realestatebuyers #nycrealestate #realestate #vincerocco #TNYRE #newyorkcity #nyc  

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jessica Childress about how to report workplace misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Award-winning attorney Jessica Childress (https://www.linkedin.com/in/childressjessica/) is the author of Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms. Ms. Childress has practiced employment law for over eleven years, representing organizations of all sizes and individuals in employment law matters. She is the Managing Attorney of the Childress Firm PLLC, a boutique employment law firm, based in Washington, D.C. Ms. Childress holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and African American Studies from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. Ms. Childress graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 2007. Prior to launching the Childress Firm PLLC, Ms. Childress served as an associate at two global law firms and as an attorney at the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Childress has litigated retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, non-competition, trade secret, unfair labor practice, and whistleblower cases before various tribunals. She serves clients in general business transactions with employees and independent contractors. Ms. Childress drafts agreements such as employment agreements, consulting agreements, severance agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Ms. Childress is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Ms. Childress has held leadership roles in the National Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division and the Washington Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Childress is a member of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association. She has been the recipient of several honors, including the National Bar Association's 2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the Washington Bar Association's 2017-2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the National Bar Association's 40 under 40 Best Advocates Award, the Kim Keenan Leadership & Advocacy Award, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association's Rising Star Award, and recognition by the National Black Lawyers as one of the top 100 black attorneys. In 2022, Ms. Childress received the Women Owned Law organization's Woman Legal Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Ms. Childress has been named to the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. Only 2.5% of practicing attorneys in Washington, D.C. are selected to receive this honor. Ms. Childress is a 2022 graduate of the Aspen Institute's Justice and Society program. Ms. Childress serves as a contributor for Arianna Huffington's international media outlet, Thrive Global. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Essence, the Huffington Post, Success, and Entrepreneur. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠. Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Making Tracks is back with episode 202, and there's a Firespray full of news to talk about. We discuss Temuera Morrison and whether he could be in The Mandalorian & Grogu, leap headfirst into our thoughts on the second season of Andor, congratulate Daisy Ridley on her Rising Star Award and hear Rissa Kilar on the Second Stage in the Star Wars Zone at London Film and Comic Con. All this and the usual craziness on the 202nd episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ https://link.chtbl.com/fanthatracksradio www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

We had the pleasure of interviewing Sam Tompkins over Zoom video!Highly acclaimed British singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins releases his eagerly anticipated debut album hi, my name is insecure via Republic Records. Also released today is his brand new single ‘almost killed me'.Listen to hi, my name is insecure HEREListen to ‘almost killed me' HEREhi, my name is insecure is the sum of years of hard work from Sam as he builds his dream body of work, incorporating tracks which are already fan favorites alongside exciting new material. The album, out today, also sees Sam team up with writer Pablo Bowman (Calvin Harris, James Arthur, Jonas Brothers) as well as writer and producer Danny Casio (Little Mix, Joy Crookes, Tom Grennan, Rudimental). The album includes hit tracks ‘someone else', ‘time will fly', ‘see me', ‘lose it all', ‘phones in heaven' and ‘numb'.The title of the album, hi, my name is insecure, speaks to Sam's more introverted side as he explains, “I really like being in the company of my friends, but if you take me out of my comfort zone, and have me hang out at a party or an event or whatever, I just go inside myself and I find any excuse to get out of it.”The newly released single, ‘almost killed me', delves into the turbulent and confused emotions of a break-up, with Sam's raspy tones and pop-rock guitar riff bringing energy and grit to the tune. Produced by Matthew Koma (PINK/Britney Spears) and co-written by Caroline Pennell (Demi Lovato, Ava Max, Zara Larrson), speaking on the single Sam says: "Almost Killed Me is all about those times when you've finally got out of a difficult relationship and you can see it for what it truly was. whether bad, toxic or just not meant to be. Sometimes it's the hope that kills you and that is what it's about. You really think you can make it work sometimes, but when it's over and you have time to sit with it, you can finally see the bigger picture. I love this song and am so excited for it to be heard!"If there's one thing Sam wants his fans to take away from his live show, or from his music, it's that a problem shared is a problem halved. Sam shares that “Whenever I talk about my problems in my songs, I feel like a weight has been lifted, because I know that I don't have to hide or be ashamed of that thing, and I want everyone else to feel that like there's nothing in this world that you might feel sad about that is shameful. In terms of mental health, there isn't anything you ought to shy away from, you should always let people know if you're struggling.”Since starting his musical journey at 16 years old busking on the streets of Brighton, Sam has gone on to sell out shows around the world and amass a dedicated and enraptured fanbase, cementing his reputation as one of the fastest-rising British male artists. He was hailed by the likes of GQ as “one of the UK's most exciting vocal talents of the moment”, CLASH's “the man of the moment” and last year was nominated for Rolling Stone's Rising Star Award. He's cultivated an incredible online community for millions to share their love of music and has received praise from high-profile artists including Drake, Fred again.., Justin Bieber, RAYE, Sam Smith and more.The future looks bright for Sam Tompkins as he looks ahead to supporting singer/songwriter Myles Smith on his North American tour throughout September and October, which sees Sam perform at sold-out shows across Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, West Hollywood, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, Saint Louis, and Kansas City. Tickets are on sale HERE. Not only this, but later this year Sam will also be heading out on his biggest EU and UK headline tour. The tour will see Sam perform across the UK and Europe throughout November and December. He will take to the stage in Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Madrid, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Prague, Hamburg, Warsaw, Munich and Amsterdam. Tickets are on sale HEREChampioning authenticity without taking himself too seriously, and using his ever-growing platform to encourage others to do the same, Sam is an artist apart.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SamTompkins #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

Courtney McLeod is the founder and principal of Right Meets Left Interior Design, an award-winning, full-service design studio located in the heart of the Flatiron District in Manhattan.She has been included on the Elle Decor A-List since 2022 and the 1stDibs Top 50 Interior Designers List. She received the Rising Star Award by the DDB in 2022 and was named an Emerging Designer To Watch by Luxe Magazine in 2019. Her work is featured in the books “By Design: The World's Best Contemporary Interior Designers” published by Phaidon, “Living to the Max“ published by Gestanlten, and “Live Colorfully” published by House Beautiful. She has been featured in print editorials both in the US and abroad - including House Beautiful, Luxe Interiors + Design, Modern Luxury, The Wall Street Journal, and the cover of Aspire Design + Home. Courtney is a Trustee of the New York School of Interior Design. Prior to founding the firm Courtney earned a business degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and pursued a successful 15-year career in the financial services industry. Taking the tremendous skills gained through her experience and enhancing them with design-related studies at Parsons, Pratt, and the New York School of Interior Design, she confidently embarked on a new course and has never looked back.  She feels truly blessed to successfully pursue her second act and live her passion.     Courtney resides in the vibrant Harlem neighborhood, a wonderful source of inspiration. She has lived in New York City for over two decades, but remains a Southerner at heart.   Takeaways Being on a TV show can be a challenging experience, requiring designers to give up control and adapt to unexpected changes. Balancing business and the demands of production can be difficult, especially when it comes to managing timelines and installations. Budget constraints and unexpected surprises are common in design projects, and designers often have to make compromises. Trusting your designer and allowing them to work their craft is important for a successful project. Collaboration between architects and interior designers from the beginning of a project is crucial for a smooth and cohesive design. https://www.rightmeetsleftdesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rightmeetsleftinteriordesign/

Embracing your transgender child is hard enough for many parents, but then add to the mix that your child comes from Nigerian descent and is part of the people of color community, and that brings on a whole new set of challenges. Sharing her own journey as a queer parent of a black transgender child, Dr. Lulu - fierce LGBTQ+ advocate - talks truths about how your journey to being a parent of transgender black child is one of our greatest gifts you can have as a parent. In this episode: Discuss the POC challenges of being queer and transgender Learn how a parent can be the best parent to the transgender child Explore and challenge the myths about God and acceptance About Dr. Lulu Dr. Lulu is a queer Nigerian-born pediatrician, mom of a transgender daughter, former Lt. Col., Disabled US Air Force Veteran, TEDx Speaker, certified parent/life coach, corporate consultant and recently added “comedian” and “indie actress” to her echelon. She is the recipient of the 2021 San Antonio LGBT Chamber Youth Advocate of the Year Award, 2022 San Antonio Business Journal D.E.I award and was a 2023 finalist for the San Antonio NAWBO 2023 “Rising Star” Award. Dr. Lulu was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on “The Life You Want” Masterclass on Service, her mission is youth suicide prevention, with a special focus on LGBTQ+ youth, particularly, Black gender-diverse youth and their families. The CEO of Dr. Lulu's PRIDE Corner, an all-inclusive gender-affirming coaching & Consulting practice, Dr. Lulu speaks about intersectionality and allyship for the LGBTQ+ community and is the chief host of “Moms for Trans Kids Podcast”. Her focus these days is on helping communities affirm Black transgender children one family at a time. She is the bestselling author of 7 books including "How to Teach Your Children About Racism”. Her next books: “Invited In, How to Become the Parent Your LGBTQ+ Child Needs”, “About Your Black Transgender Child”, and "Allies in White Coats: LGBTQ Connect With Dr. Lulu Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn