Podcasts about rising voices

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we asked the attendees at AFP's annual conference, AFP ICON, to share their experiences navigating fundraising during uncertain times. These fundraisers reflect on the challenges they've faced and how they've demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity. Tune in to hear stories of perseverance, creative problem-solving, and the strategies that helped them not only survive but thrive through difficult moments, reinforcing that even in times of uncertainty, we can emerge stronger and more impactful. Guests: 1. Sarah Brown Rankin 2. Daa'Iyah Rahman 3. Amy Parker, CFRE 4. Caitlin Scanlan 5. Ryan Zapolski, CFRE 6. Marcy Heim 7. Catherine Hann, MBA, CFRE 8. Enzo Duit 9. Patricia Okolo 10. Brittany Connor, Ph.D. 11. Matthew David Gellin, CFRE 12. Lane Buttons 13. Mandi Cambre, CFRE 14. Rene Dillard 15. Salvatore Salpietro 16. Tanya Frey, J.D. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

What have our favorite high school aged singers been up to? Hear from the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera themselves on the next episode of Key Change... coming soon! *** Key Change is a production of The Santa Fe Opera, Department of Community Engagement & Education. Share your favorite opera moments and questions with Community Engagement: agarcia@santafeopera.org Produced and edited by Andrea Klunder at The Creative Impostor Studios Hosted by Anna Garcia & Olga Perez Flora Audio Engineering: Collin Ungerleider & Kabby at Kabby Sound Studios in Santa Fe Technical Director: Edwin R. Ruiz Production Support from Alex Riegler Show Notes by Lisa Widder Theme music by Rene Orth with Corrie Stallings, mezzo-soprano, and Joe Becktell, cello Cover art by Dylan Crouch This podcast is made possible due to the generous support of the Hankins Foundation, Principal Education Sponsor of the Santa Fe Opera. To learn more, visit SantaFeOpera.org/KeyChange. 

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The Emerging Leaders Podcast, our 2025 Outstanding Young Professional award recipients share the strategies that led to amazing fundraising results, as well as the personal career moves they've made that have set them up for success. Their advice serves as a blueprint for emerging leaders unsure of how to take their career to the next level.   Abby and Brian will be honored at AFP ICON 2025 in Seattle, April 27-29.  Guests: Brian Marquez, development officer at the Southern Scholarship Foundation: Starting as a development coordinator at Elder Care Services (ECS) in Tallahassee, Brian introduced initiatives such as a quarterly impact report that highlighted to donors the valuable role their contributions played in creating positive change at the senior service agency. These stewardship-focused efforts resulted in increased donor retention, including inspiring one donor to triple their gift from the previous year. As a queer Latino, Brian's leadership at ECS extended beyond fundraising. While chair of ECS's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Brian launched an effort to translate materials into Spanish, and secured SAGE certification for ECS, ensuring the organization was a welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQ+ seniors. While the industry as a whole continues to struggle to retain and recruit new donors, Brian is defying trends with a focus on meaningful donor engagement that has contributed to a 5% increase in retention, a 7% increase in first-time donors, and a 17% increase in monthly donors. His use of automated, segmented campaigns celebrating donor milestones and personalized welcome campaigns for new donors reflect Brian's ability to embrace new technology in fostering relationships. Beyond his professional achievements, Brian has made a profound impact as a volunteer and advocate. As president of the AFP FL, Big Bend Chapter, he has significantly increased attendance and engagement by fostering collaborations with local nonprofit leaders. Additionally, he is deeply committed to advancing LGBTQ+ equality, serving on the board of Equality Florida and contributing to policy initiatives through the City of Tallahassee Mayor's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council. Abby Trahan, MPA, CFRE, development officer II, at the University of Houston: In her first professional role as annual giving coordinator for the Houston Food Bank, Abby grew the monthly giving program by 60%, generating $3 million in dependable annual revenue with a remarkable 96% donor retention rate. Beyond the numbers, she created a culture of gratitude and stewardship through innovations such as a new tool for tracking donor touchpoints and a cross-departmental letter writing day to personally thank donors. In her successive roles as development officer I and II for the University of Houston, Abby has significantly expanded the organization's capacity to attract and retain major donors, resulting in multiple six-figure gifts, including a $1 million commitment, as well as the University of Houston Law Center's first endowed professorship during the current dean's tenure. Her talents extend beyond major gifts, also facilitating a peer-to-peer campaign that raised $113,000—the highest in four years. As an active member of AFP since 2018, Abby has demonstrated her leadership at the chapter level, serving as communications chair for National Philanthropy Day and mentoring emerging professionals through the Greater Houston Chapter's Collegiate Chapters program. Abby also earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential just three years after joining the profession, showcasing her commitment to her future career in fundraising. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, Keith Greer and Carissa Konesky, two presenters from AFP ICON 2025, offer tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, submitting a proposal that gets selected, and engaging your audience with an interesting session. We discuss how presenting at an AFP event can boost your career and increase the visibility of your organization's fundraising efforts.   To learn more, check out their session, From Inspiration to Implementation: Turning Conference Insights into Action, at AFP ICON 2025 in Seattle, April 27-29.  Guests: Keith Greer, CFRE: University of New Mexico Foundation - Director of Development: Keith Greer, CFRE is Director of Development for the UNM School of Architecture + Planning and host of the podcast, Let's Talk Fundraising. With over a decade of fundraising experience, Keith has lead fundraising for Hawai'i Island's largest hospice organization and was the Director of the ASRT Foundation with work reaching around the globe. Keith is an AFP Chamberlain Scholar as well as an ASAE NextGen Award Winner. Carissa Konesky, CFRE: Simon Fraser University - Advancement Officer, Leadership Giving: Carissa Konesky, CFRE is based in British Columbia, Canada and works as an Advancement Officer for Leadership Giving at Simon Fraser University. Her passion is building relationships with donors and sharing the causes that she cares about. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Nonprofit Management Certificate from SFU, an Associate of Arts Degree from Capilano University, and Associate Certificates in Nonprofit and Fundraising Management from BCIT. She participated in Cohort Four of the AFP Leadership Institute, and has been featured in BC Business magazine as a Top 30 Under 30 and Woman of the Year - Rising Star.   Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

In this engaging episode of the Teacher Fellows Podcast, hosts Ryan Rarick and Lauren Merkley broadcast live from the UEN booth at the UCET conference. They interview several students from the CareerTech High School Education Pathway program and Robert Proffitt, the Professional Learning Coordinator from Washington County School District. The episode delves into the students' experiences working in preschools and as paraprofessionals in elementary schools, highlighting their aspirations, challenges, and growth. The discussion shifts to Robert Proffitt's keynote and his transformative concept of 'pennies,' which symbolizes the impactful experiences that shape educators. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of empathy, effective teaching practices, and continuous learning for both students and teachers.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:32 Meet the Juniors: Joseph, Brooklyn, and Emily04:30 Student Reflections on Teaching Experiences07:08 The Color Song and Final Thoughts from Juniors08:12 Meet the Seniors: Abby and Alejandra09:02 Educators Rising and Paraprofessional Experiences11:01 Challenges and Rewards of Being a Paraprofessional17:45 Meet the Seniors: Kyah and Kylee21:20 Impactful Teachers and Future Aspirations25:07 Final Senior Interviews: London and Lyla25:38 The Importance of Educators Rising27:07 Experiences as Paraprofessionals29:00 Key Takeaways from UCET30:20 Lessons Learned in the Classroom32:10 Introducing Robert Proffit: The Coach of Coaches33:20 The Pennies Activity: Honoring Life Experiences35:59 Robert's Journey: From Teacher to Coach44:51 Key Takeaways from Robert's Keynote47:24 Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up GUESTS ON EPISODE:Keynote Presenter at UCETRobert Proffitt, the Professional Learning Coordinator from Washington County School District.Students from CareerTech High School Education PathwayJoseph Butterfield — JuniorEmily Birck — JuniorBrooklyn Austin — JuniorAbby Cox — SeniorKylee Goldsberry — SeniorAlejandra Alcala — SeniorLyla Mecham — SeniorKyah Brown — SeniorLondon Brown — Senior SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this form - Podcast Interview Survey Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UTInstagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOW Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School District, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and Product Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)Info Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

If you've ever wondered what you can do to be a part of the change with regard to the climate emergency, grab your coffee and settle in.  This episode of Say What? Is the second part of a two-part conversation between Kassie and Mary Anne and their guests, Paul Bethel and Laurie Gordon regarding G-5: Climate Emergency – Fossil Fuel Reduction, a resolution up for consideration at the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Here, you'll find some concrete ways to make responsible choices regarding creation, and you don't have to do it alone.  Books mentioned by Laurie Gordon in this episode: What If We Get it Right?, by Ayanna Elizabeth Johnson Brading Sweet Grass, by Robin Wall-Kimmerer  Mary Evelyn Tucker (co-founder and co-rector of Yale Forum on Ecology & Religion) quote source: Mary Evelyn Tucker, Foreword in Leah D. Schade and Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, eds.,  Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis (Maryland, Rowman & Littlefield,  2019), xiii. Download TranscriptThanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we discuss the challenging power dynamics that can exist between donors, and ourselves as fundraisers. How do characteristics such as race, gender, sexuality, or age impact how we are perceived and treated by donors? AFP ICON 2025 speakers Laurel McCombs and Robert Osborne share the strategies they've learned over the last four years of presenting on this topic, providing emerging leaders and fundraisers of all career levels with a toolkit for navigating challenging situations and continuing the conversation at their organizations and throughout the sector. To learn more, check out their session, Navigating Power Dynamics in Fundraising, at AFP ICON 2025 in Seattle, April 27-29.  Guests: Laurel MCombs: Laurel McCombs brings more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector and a passion for the role philanthropy can play in changing the world to her work as a consultant and trainer with The Osborne Group. Laurel is a well-known speaker presenting well-received workshops for national organizations, universities, as well as AFP ICON, CASE-NAIS, Nonprofit Association of Oregon, and AFP Congress. She works closely with clients on a variety of topics, including donor retention, development operations, planning, donor management, board development and more. Robert Osborne: Robert is Principal of The Osborne Group, with 30 years of nonprofit experience. He speaks regularly nationally and internationally. Robert serves on the boards of the United Hospital Fund and US Squash, both in New York. He also serves on the International Advisory Board of the Czech Fundraising Center in Czech Republic, the International Advisory Board of the Impact Hub Belgrade in Serbia, and the Advisory Board of the Impact Hub Metropolitan in New York. He is a studio partner and co-founder of Studio X Ventures, a venture studio for social impact startups in the Western Balkans. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

 Rising Voices: The Journey of a Young Muslim Influencer In this captivating episode, we sit down with Mohamed Baidani, a rising star in the world of social media and a powerful voice for the Muslim community. Join us as we explore their inspiring journey, from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent influencer, and the impact they are making along the way. What You'll Discover:- The challenges and triumphs of navigating the influencer landscape as a young Muslim.- Insights into their creative process and the importance of authenticity.- Tips for aspiring influencers on building a meaningful online presence.Whether you're an aspiring influencer, a fan of [Influencer's Name], or simply interested in the stories of young creators, this episode is packed with inspiration and valuable lessons! Don't forget to subscribe for more incredible stories and insights. Share your thoughts in the comments—what inspires you about the journey of influencers?This show was sponsored by:-Jabal Coffee House -Malek Al-Kabob-Juice Box -Hanley International Academy-Royal Kabob -Holy Bowly-Wing FellasYouTube post:Follow us on social media:- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313- Website: ozmedia313.com- Facebook: ozmedia313-TikTok: @ozmedia313-Apple Podcast: ozmedia-Spotify Podcast: ozmediaThis show was sponsored by:-Holy Bowly http://www.myholybowly.com-Jabal Coffee House jabalcoffeehouse.com-Malek Al-Kabob malekalkabob.com-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com-Hanley International Academy Hanleyacademy.com-Wingfellas thewingfellas.com-Royal Kabob #MuslimInfluencer #Podcast #Inspiration #SocialMedia #YoungCreators

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The Emerging Leaders Podcast, nonprofit digital consultant, AFP ICON speaker, and author, Julia Campbell, discusses how nonprofits can be effective storytellers in the digital world. She shares the trends she is seeing, such as the success of short form educational video content and the role of AI in content creation, plus how emerging leaders can advocate for digital innovation at their organizations. Guest: Julia Campbell: Named as a top thought leader and one to follow by Forbes and LinkedIn for Nonprofits, and one of the 30 Nonprofit IT Influencers to Follow in 2024, Julia Campbell is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to designing social media and storytelling strategies that help nonprofits share their mission across the digital landscape.  An international keynote speaker and host of the acclaimed Nonprofit Nation podcast, she's written two books for nonprofits on social media and storytelling, and her online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with the chief data officer for GivingTuesday, Woodrow Rosenbaum. He shares with us the trends from the Q3 2024 Fundraising Effectiveness Project report and how fundraisers can make practical use of this data in their fundraising strategies. Download the Q3 Report.  Guest: Woodrow Rosenbaum: As Chief Data Officer for GivingTuesday, Woodrow has been instrumental in shaping the global generosity movement and has led ground-breaking research and analysis of individual giving behaviors. He leads the GivingTuesday Data Commons, bringing together a coalition of more than 1,000 collaborators coordinated through eight working groups as well as data teams in 50 countries to understand the drivers and impacts of generosity to inspire more giving of all types. Woodrow brings expertise in moving markets and transforming audiences from passive participants to active and vocal ambassadors. Woodrow is also the founder of With Intent Strategies, an international agency specializing in brand reimagination. Woodrow is a member of the Generosity Commission Research Task Force, is a past Co-Chair for Global Impact Canada's Board of Directors where he now serves as strategic advisor, and was previously a Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, fundraisers from across the sector reflect on their most inspiring wins of 2024. From record-breaking campaigns to transformative donor relationships, these stories highlight the creativity and resilience driving the profession forward. Tune in for a dose of motivation as you gear up for the crucial year-end giving season. Guests:  Catherine Hann, MBA, CFRE Olu Burrell, MSOD, PCC Brianne Gerzevske, M.A., CFRE Eileen Schuetz, MNPL Harriott Parker Jillian Netherland, M.S., CFRE Michael Buckley, CFRE Maggie Kebler-Bullock, CFRE Michelle Cramer Allison Strekal, CFRE, MBA Nicole Tafoya Rochelle Jerry Bobby Naimark Domitille Marchal Lemoine, CFRE Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we asked the attendees at AFP's annual leadership conference, AFP LEAD, to share with us their best advice for how to give and receive professional feedback. Members from all generations and career stages share how to ensure that the feedback we're giving and receiving is constructive, and beneficial for career growth. Thank you to all of our contributors:  1) Sonya Perez-Lauterbach 2) Daniel Minich 3) Allison Strekal  4) Sarah Cortell 5) Terrance Hunter 6) Sonya Hollins 7) Alexandria Gates 8) Eileen Schuetz 9) Jessica Frantz 10) Catherine Hann 11) Meghan Metzger  12) Nicole Tafoya 13) Justin Kuczma   Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (actor/writer) DALILA ALI RAJAH were joined by lil sis, Emmy-winning writer, producer, performer LENA WAITHE! Lena created the hit series THE CHI which set a new record with Season 6 as the most-streamed season the series has ever seen! Lena Waithe, and led by CEO, Rishi Rajani. Since its inception, Hillman Grad has grown to include five divisions across TV/Film, Books, Podcasts, Branded Content and Mentorship–quickly rising to become one of the most prominent companies in entertainment.    Through Lena's Hillman Grad Productions, the company's film and television arm, is home to the producers behind Showtime's most streamed drama series, "The Chi", BET's "Twenties", Universal's "Queen & Slim", Sundance award-winner "The Forty-Year-Old Version", and more. Current producorial projects include the Emmy-nominated documentary film "Being Mary Tyler Moore", which held its world premiere at this year's SXSW Festival and debuted on HBO in May 2023; Focus Features and AV Rockwell's "A Thousand And One", which received the Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Awards and was released theatrically in March 2023; Magnolia Picture's "Kokomo City", which received the NEXT Audience Award and NEXT Innovator Award at Sundance 2023, and released theatrically in July 2023; and Disney+'s Chang Can Dunk, which premiered in March 2023. Additionally, in November 2022, Hillman Grad joined the producing team for Broadway's "Ain't No Mo'", which opened at the Belasco Theatre in New York City in December 2022 and was nominated for Best Play at the 2023 Tony Awards. Rising Voices – a joint effort between Hillman Grad, Indeed and 271 Films to present Hollywood with its next generation of diverse storytellers. The program just celebrated its Season 4 premiere in June at Tribeca Film Festival, where participants debuted their shorts! This is a don't miss episode y'all! Our Motto: "We keep it GAME all day!" For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room! Screenwritersrantroom.com Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Hilliard Guess on all social media  IG: @ScreenwritersRantRoom @LenaWaithe  @DalilaAliRajah WE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com  We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. We appreciate your support! SCREENWRITER NETWORKS:  OBSwriter.com  BTFC.org Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PODCASTS WE SUPPORT: 2 Writers Talkin Shit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-writers-talking-shit/id1671253747 Hollywood Confessional: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollywood-confessional/id1628848064?i=1000630276175 The Qube & Queer News: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-news/id1595777135 A Conversation With Floyd Marshall Jr: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-host-floyd-marshall-jr/id1544499834 THEME SONG: Jack Spade WEBSITE: Abigail Bloom & Laura Huie LOGOS:  Rachel Musikanth RANT ROOM TEAM:  Richard Scott - Creative Producer  Tyler Musikanth - Associate Producer  Brooke Baltimore - Marketing Togo - Marketing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/support

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we discuss the difficult questions we ask ourselves when we're contemplating leaving a job: Can I get a bump in salary at my current organization? What am I really looking for out of a job change? Do I have the right skills to apply to a new position? How do I balance pursuing my passion with setting appropriate work/life boundaries? Derek Mulhern, CEO & executive leadership coach at Derek Mulhern Coaching & Consulting, shares how to evaluate the pros and cons and make the career move that's right for you. Guests:  Derek Mulhern, PCC, ACCC  – Executive Life & Leadership Coach The son of a dairy farmer in Fountain, Minnesota, Derek was raised in a family that valued perseverance. From a young age, he understood the importance of ambitiously creating his future. Derek started his training and coaching career working with college students. He championed them to unlock their potential by creating powerful connections and fearlessly speaking truth. When he moved to Washington, DC, he brought these leadership skills and coaching goals to the nonprofit sector. Derek knows how to manage and transform individual contributors to be part of productive, high-functioning teams. During his time in the nonprofit sector, Derek observed various leadership styles to build an approach that acknowledges how decision-making impacts the team. He has seen first-hand how effective leaders build teams who generate creativity, impart their passions, and strengthen their organizations. Drawing on his rich experience in the nonprofit sector, Derek's career in coaching aims to help leaders and executives create unstoppable organizations that shape the future of work, rather than simply reacting to it. Derek believes in the power of transforming relationships by transforming yourself – and he wants to help you see that power, too.   Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.    

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we look at generational differences and how they factor into our fundraising. How can emerging leaders help our organizations connect with Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z donors? Hosts Emily and Allison are joined by Abbi Haggerty, Sara Greene, Annie Rae Carlton, and Miranda Huffer, a multi-generational development team at the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance.  Guests:  Abbi Haggerty  – Executive Director  Abbi was named Executive Director of Richmond Performing Arts Alliance in 2019 after serving the organization in senior-level development roles. With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Abbi has expertise in organizational management, strategic planning, community engagement, fundraising, governance, and program design. In prior positions, she worked for VMFA, Museum of Science & Industry (Tampa, FL), Brightpoint Community College, and Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence. Abbi earned her bachelor's degree in political science and history from Virginia Tech and master's degree and Ph.D. in public policy and administration (with a concentration in nonprofit management) from VCU.  She is currently an adjunct assistant professor at University of Richmond in the Nonprofit Studies master's degree program and received the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award in 2023. Abbi is Past Board President of AFP-Central Virginia and chairs the Korn Ferry Emerging Leaders professional development webinar series for AFP Global.    Annie Rae Carlton – Development Manager Annie Rae began her nonprofit career in Georgia before moving to Richmond in 2019. During the early stages of the pandemic, she shifted her focus from non-profit administration and operations to development. She now serves as the Development Manager for Richmond Performing Arts Alliance, overseeing grant writing and special events. In collaboration with the Development Team, she works to meet fundraising goals and secure essential support for RPAA's diverse programs and events. Annie holds a BA in Sociology from the University of North Georgia.   Sara Greene – Director of Development Sara has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years. She joined the RPAA team in April, 2013 and has held several titles throughout her tenure with the organization. In her current role as Director of Development she oversees RPAA's overall fundraising strategies and the work of the Development Team and Associates Board. The Team works collaboratively to meet contributed revenue goals that sustain the work and mission of RPAA through the Annual Fund, grants, corporate sponsorships, special events, the endowment, and more. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Mary Washington.   Miranda Huffer – Development Coordinator & Board Liaison (They, Them)  In their role at RPAA, Miranda manages donor data and communications as well as board logistics while also providing support to the development team on events, grants, and other fundraising needs. Since joining the team in 2023, Miranda has collaborated with the development team to expand RPAA's fundraising capabilities and find new and effective techniques for fundraising and board engagement. They graduated from William & Mary with a degree in Sociology and American Studies, and have been working in non-profit development for over two years.   Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.    

In this first episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we break down the myths, stereotypes, and feelings of imposter syndrome that emerging leaders and BIPOC fundraisers commonly face. Mojdeh Cox and Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE join hosts Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP and Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP to share their moments of doubt and the steps they've taken to embrace their personal and professional potential.  Guests:  Mojdeh Cox, Principle, Cox and Co.: Mojdeh Cox brings people together to have challenging conversations around complex issues and develop and execute action plans. For over a decade, Mojdeh has coached organizational and community leaders, businesses, and nonprofit organizations re-imagining their work through a heightened equity lens. Mojdeh speaks, writes, and provides media commentary on issues impacting communities.     Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE, Head of Development, iNaturalist: Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE (she/her/ella) has 15 years of nonprofit experience, raising funds for climate change and biodiversity, education, and civic engagement. She has worked in all facets of development: major gifts, institutional giving, membership, capital campaigns, consulting, special events, and annual giving.  Michelle sees herself as a lifelong learner, disruptor, and cross-sectoral community-builder. Michelle is passionate about supporting and mentoring Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) nonprofit professionals and creating better workplace cultures where they can thrive. She is a proud board member of Mission Capital and AFP Global. When not at work, Michelle enjoys watching beauty and makeup tutorials on YouTube, meditating, enjoying local trails and spontaneously dropping in on live music around Austin.   Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.    

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I spoke with Jackie Bouvier (Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bouvier & Co.) about "Rising Voices: Hispanic Leaders Shaping Tomorrow."    You will learn the following:    1. The unique challenges she faced as a Hispanic individual, and how she overcame them. 04:52   2. How Hispanic heritage influenced her leadership style and approach to problem-solving. 15:55     3. Ways Hispanic leaders can impact representation and advocacy for the Hispanic community. 19:03    4. The role mentorship played in her career, and how to give back to the Hispanic community through mentoring. 22:31  5. The biggest opportunities and challenges for Hispanic leaders in the coming years. 26:25    To get in contact with Jackie:    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackielbouvier Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BouvierandCompany This episode is sponsored by    Fantail Services  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fantailservices.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Triad Leadership Solutions https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠triadleadershipsolutions.my.canva.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Our podcast is sponsored by    SupaPass  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.supapass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Southern, Sweet & Sassy™ Coffee    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grounds4cause.com/pages/s3-coffee-co⁠⁠⁠ Use DTLWPODCAST at checkout for your discount.    The Outlier Project    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theoutlierproject.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  dooko  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dookowear.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This podcast is brought to you by Streamyard, a browser based tool that lets you live stream to any platform and record podcasts in studio quality and even host webinars. It's built for creators and video marketers to make your job way easier and we use it to record this podcast.   Check them out at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://streamyard.com/?fpr=dtlwpodcast

Today I'm privilidged to have Veronica Bouza on the program to talk about her work on the new film "The Gutter"! Veronica is a Director of Photography originally from Los Angeles, California, whose work spans narrative, commercial, and documentary. She moved up the ranks through crewing as an IATSE 476 electrician and an IATSE 600 camera assistant and received her MFA from the American Film Institute. Veronica's AFI thesis, “We Were Meant To,” premiered at Sundance 2023. Veronica's narrative work has been an official selection at Sundance, Tribeca, BAFTA, SXSW, and Slamdance Film Festival. She lensed projects in Seasons 2 and 3 of Indeed's Rising Voices program, which both screened at Tribeca. Her short "Pens and Pencils" is currently streaming on Max, and she shot a pilot for Warner Media called Remember.  Most recently, Veronica finished principal photography on an independent feature called Grassland starring Mia Maestro (Motorcycle Diaries) and Quincy Isaiah (Winning Time). Her debut feature, The Gutter, premiered at SXSW 2024, starring Shameik Moore (Spider-Verse) and Susan Sarandon.     Veronica was named American Cinematographer's 2022 Rising Stars of Cinematography. Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for all your film gear needs. Check out ⁠⁠Filmtools.com⁠⁠ for more. ProVideo Coalition is a top news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ⁠⁠ProVideoCoalition.com⁠⁠ for the latest news coming out of the industry.

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4/24/24: Amherst prof Ilan Stavans: Point/Counterpoint featuring Ruth Ozeki. Sex Matters w/ Dr. Jane Fleishman on consent. CDH's Jennifer Crain & Karen Miller: hospice care. Larry Hott: "The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights & “Rising Voices ... the Lakota Language."

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Emma is joined by Rachel Nesmith, a patient advocate with narcolepsy type 1 (narcolepsy with cataplexy) and sleep apnea. In this episode: * Rachel shares her journey to diagnosis with narcolepsy type 1. * The importance of advocating for yourself in healthcare settings. * Rachel describes finding sleep specialist Dr. Anne Marie Morse D.O. and being so grateful to find a provider who was so patient-centered in her approach. * Rachel talks about completing the Project Sleep "Rising Voices" speaker training program. Connect with Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/thenapcave https://www.facebook.com/SleepyAmerican/ https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyAmerican Connect with Emma: Get on the email list ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sleepapneastories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support

In this empowering episode of our podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of women embracing both masculine and feminine leadership traits. Our discussion opens with a recognition of the current shift in perspective, acknowledging the shadows and challenges women face in personal and professional spheres. We explore the lingering effects of intergenerational trauma and the importance of re-educating ourselves on our impact on personal relationships. The episode challenges traditional notions of masculinity, urging women to break free from the narrative of silence and subservience. We address the misconception that masculine energy should dominate or suppress feminine creativity and fierceness, instead advocating for a balanced and inclusive approach to leadership. This podcast also highlights the untapped potential in women, urging them to recognize their enormous capacity as creators and leaders. We discuss the pitfalls of conforming to societal norms and the importance of acknowledging our worth and strength. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and historical examples, emphasizing the need for women to find their voices and stand firm in their truths. The episode encourages listeners to seek education and awareness as the first steps towards transformational change. It touches on the impact of societal norms on career opportunities, leadership aspirations, and personal development. We discuss the power of feminine leadership in creating inclusive and collaborative environments, the importance of breaking patterns of silence, and the transformative effect of standing in one's truth. “Rising Voices: Unleashing Feminine Power in Leadership and Life” is not just a call for women to rise in leadership but an invitation for everyone to engage in a more empathetic, inclusive, and balanced approach to personal and professional life. This podcast is a beacon of hope and empowerment, urging listeners to find their voice and use it to create positive change in the world.

Unlocking the True Potential of Inclusive Leadership: Why it's not just about marginalised communities and how hard work fits into the equation. In this episode, we discuss the following:

In this episode, we celebrate Hispanic Latine Heritage Month with Dr. Maria Armstrong. A longtime educator, Dr. Armstrong is executive director of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents {ALAS]. She talks with host Suzanne McCabe about her experiences in education and how we can better serve Latino children and families. Dr. Armstrong grew up in the Southwest, in an extended family of Latino, Mescalaro Apache, and Yaqui heritage. “My family didn't cross the border,” she says. “The border crossed us.” A high school dropout, she eventually earned a PhD in organizational leadership. In 2021, she was named one of the Top 20 Female Leaders in the Education Industry. Having served as a teacher, superintendent, school counselor, and tech expert, among several other roles, Dr. Armstrong is dedicated to helping children thrive, especially children who have been historically marginalized. She is an adviser to Scholastic's Rising Voices book series elevating Latino stories and a contributor to Equity in the Classroom (Scholastic Teaching Solutions, 2022). “What I'm most proud of are my own children and grandchildren,” Dr. Armstrong says. “My children saved my life, and public education was my family's saving grace.” → Resources Hispanic and Latine Heritage Book Picks: Check out these featured titles for young readers from Scholastic. Equity in the Classroom: 20 educational leaders, including Dr. Armstrong, share their views on what equity in education looks like and how we can achieve it. Rising Voices Library: Learn more about our K - 5 book collections, which feature stories of the Latin diaspora, as well as print and digital teaching materials. My Two Border Towns, by David Bowles and Erika Meza. A picture book debut by an award-winning author depicts a boy's life on the United States-Mexico border. (Kokilla, 2021) → Highlights Dr. Maria Armstrong, executive director, the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents [ALAS] “Being a voice is really one of the greatest gifts that I get to experience [on behalf of our administrators and superintendents], because I spend a lot of time listening to what they're going through, but [more important] the things that they're so proud of, that they are working on and doing for students across this nation.” “Education in our families, the Latino families, is far bigger than the four walls we send our kids to . . . from the morning to the afternoon.” “There was no white picket fence for sure. But what we had was family, and what we had was the security of knowing that when anybody in that neighborhood needed anything, we were there. Not just as an individual, but as a community.” “Food is a central part [of celebrations], because it's something that you compartir, you share. So food is a place to be able to make something with love and be able to show that this is my specialty, and I want to share it with you. So everybody brings something that they are proud of. It makes it all tastier, of course, because you're eating the best from everyone.” “Food is very central, but I also think that it's just the gathering and the sharing of the stories…. The stories are always so, so rich.” → Special Thanks Producer: Maxine Osa Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl → Coming Soon Goosebumps Heads Back to Television Top Story: A Conversation With Kelly Yang and Kid Reporter Zoya Siddiqui Aaron Blabey Introduces Cat on the Run

Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, but millions of Americans have chronic or ongoing sleep disorders. With over 80 different sleep disorders in existence, it's important that we all increase our sleep education and build more awareness in our communities. On this episode, Deloitte Chief Well-being Officer, Jen Fisher, talks with Lindsay Scola, speaker, writer, and part of the Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program at Project Sleep, about her narcolepsy diagnosis journey, and on expanding conversations around patient advocacy and sleep disorders.

Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, but millions of Americans have chronic or ongoing sleep disorders. With over 80 different sleep disorders in existence, it's important that we all increase our sleep education and build more awareness in our communities. On this episode, Jen Fisher, talks with Lindsay Scola, speaker, writer, and part of the Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program at Project Sleep, about her narcolepsy diagnosis journey, and on expanding conversations around patient advocacy and sleep disorders.

This week's guest is Johnson Cheng, a Chinese American writer/director from the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles. A member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), his films have screened in competition at international festivals such as Tribeca, AFI FEST, and Toronto.  Johnson is a recipient of the HBO APA Visionaries Award, the Princess Grace Award (Cary Grant Film Award), and fellowships such as Film Independent's Project Involve (Writer/Director Fellow). Johnson is also one of the directors chosen for the very first class of Indeed's Rising Voices and “Only the Moon Stands Still' is an incredibly moving film about the complexities of intergenerational families and work. It's a slice-of-life tale of three generations of Chinese women confronting the realities of having to shut down their family's ballroom dance studio and bid farewell to a life that has defined them for so long. This episode discusses tradition, community, work and the power of story to create opportunity for people. 

The film industry is a highly competitive and challenging field to break into, especially in the United States. Real filmmakers who are successful in this industry possess a combination of skills, talent, and perseverance. They understand that it takes more than just creative vision and technical ability to make a successful film. In this episode, I am joined by Elisee Junior St Preux, a Haitian storyteller born and raised in North Miami Beach, FL, who exploits his art through directing, writing, and acting, to explore some of the key characteristics and strategies that real filmmakers utilize to succeed in the US film industry. Elisee researched assiduously from numerous materials available to him as a self-taught filmmaker, such as books, blogs, podcasts, newspapers, digital articles, and documentaries. Soon after, he founded the film blog "The Movie Butter Playbook," as well as the screenplay label "La MODE Films," for Black writers. Today, his work has premiered at Tribeca, he is a recipient of Indeed's Rising Voices in collaboration with Hillman Grad Productions, a nominee for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards, an HBO Short Film Award Finalist at the American Black Film Festival, and a Netflix Created By Fellow.Elisee shares his experience of being raised in South Florida, the secrets to being successful in Florida, and how he has been so successful in his projects. He also talks about the first thing that he thinks about when working on a film, how to stay in the present as an artist, and what the real black filmmakers in the diaspora are missing. He discusses some of the things that real filmmakers do to be successful. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics! Timestamps[06:11] The experience of being raised in South Florida[11:11] The bullying of dark skin in colleges back in the days[13:43] The secrets to being successful in Florida[16:20] How Elisee has been successful in his projects[18:54] The first thing that Elisee thinks about when working on a film[21:55] How to stay in the present as an artist[27:22] What the real black filmmakers in the diaspora are missing[34:01] What the real filmmakers do[39:00] Understanding completion bonds as a director[45:00] The competition in the film industry[52:10] Advice for young filmmakers in Florida Notable quotes: “If you live in an unpredictable world, you must be prepared everywhere you go.” “The real filmmakers go out and make their movie and be unapologetic about it, and they are going to do it with all the skill sets they have and face all the trials and tribulations they will get. In the end, they are going to be proud and learn from it.” “A lot of directors don't understand anything about a completion bond. If your film doesn't make a certain percentage, you will have a hard time getting money for your next feature.”Connect with Elisee Junior St Preux:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliseestpreux/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliseethecinephile/Visual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

People are making videos talking about their funny or bad dating experiences to go viral on platforms like TikTok. What if this was done to talk about the church and faith communities?Special Guests:Rabbi Yonatan Neril, Founder and Executive Director, The Interfaith Center for Sustainable DevelopmentRev. Dr. Leah Schade, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship, Lexington Theological SeminaryGuests' Question:It might seem obvious that we should be hearing about climate justice from our pulpits and leaders in our faith communities. But some leaders need a little prodding or direction. How can we encourage them to preach and speak on these issues? Are there resources available to help them relate religion and climate justice in their sermon and homily preparations?The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development EcoPreacher 1-2-3 resourcesEco BibleBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererAll We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine K. Wilkinson Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis by Leah D. Schade and Margaret Bullitt-JonasFor the Beauty of the Earth: A Lenten Devotional by By Leah D. SchadeLast Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard LouvEarth Prayers: 365 Prayers, Poems, and Invocations from Around the World by Elizabeth Roberts & Elias AmidonOther Media:Doug Tallamy video: Restoring Nature - What People of Faith Can Do to Heal the Earth "A Wilderness Like Eden: Stories of the Christian Food Movement" is a project highlighting the work of ministries working at the intersection of food and faith. The "Spring"episode focuses on the ways four ministries found hope in the midst of adjusting their program due to the pandemic. Citizen's Climate Lobby podcast: Episode 25: Race, pollution, and justice. Websites with resources for greening congregations:Creation Justice Ministries resources for Earth Day.Let All Creation PraiseEcoAmericaBlessed TomorrowClimate HealthLutherans Restoring Creation Emerging Earth CommunityFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website

Emma is joined by Dr. Keith Matheny M.D., an ENT surgeon specializing in Rhinology and Sleep. Together they discuss: * How the current healthcare system is failing so many patients with obstructive sleep apnea. * The importance of looking at the nose when treating sleep apnea. * Insurance issues patients come across when trying to get nasal surgeries covered when they have OSA. * How Dr. Matheny has partnered with a dentist within his practice to offer oral appliance therapy to his patients. * The need for more collaboration among providers of different specialties when treating OSA. * The NasoClenz study Dr. Matheny is conducting which so far has shown an improvement in comfort for his CPAP patients. * Implementing Remote Patient Monitoring to track the progress of OSA patients. * Surgeries available to OSA patients, including the Inspire implant, tonsilectomy, soft palate stiffening, turbinate reduction, septoplasty and nasal valve surgery. For more on Dr. Matheny's work, follow these links: www.usent.com www.septumsolutions.com www.sleepvigil.com www.tufflinks.com www.collincountyent.com This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp https://www.betterhelp.com/emma for 10% off your first month of online therapy Discount codes for listeners: Save 20% on the Kewaba "Cloud" pillow here: https://www.kewaba.com/sleepapneastories and use code "20SLEEPAPNEA" at checkout. To try the "NasoClenz product discussed in the episode, click here: www.nasoclenz.com Receive 10% off the Home and Travel Collection - Use Code: Naso4sleepapnea PLUS Free Shipping off All Orders, Use Code: FREESHIPPING Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com If you are living with a diagnosed sleep disorder, please consider completing Project Sleep's "Rising Voices" patient advocate speaker training program. You can use your own story to raise much-needed awareness in your community. Apply here: https://project-sleep.com/2023-rising-voices-applications/ Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Constanza and Doménica Castro are the founders of 271 Films, which tells stories that bring meaningful perspectives to an audience, that connect them to their humanity and their emotional intelligence. Today we discuss what they look for as they vet work, and how they found the courage to tell their OWN stories. WE ARE HERE: https://271films.com/we-are-here-fyc 271 WEBSITE: https://271films.com/ RISING VOICES: https://tribecafilm.com/films/indeed-presents-rising-voices-2021 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescreenwritinglife/support

With sleep paralysis and hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations, the lines between sleeping and waking can be blurred. In this episode, we talk with three incredible narcolepsy advocates about these underappreciated, often terrifying, and confusing symptoms and how to cope with them. About Our Guests: Chelsea Cataldi is a world traveler who enjoys creating things with her hands. She was diagnosed with type 1 narcolepsy with cataplexy in 2010 while living in Japan. As a speaker with Project Sleep’s Rising Voices program, Chelsea raises awareness to combat misperceptions about narcolepsy and let others know they’re not alone. Kistyn Beecher is a storyteller and news producer from Houston, Texas. She was diagnosed with type 2 narcolepsy without cataplexy at age 24, but lived with symptoms for many years before that. A graduate of Hampton University and Rising Voices speaker, Kristyn works daily to make sure underrepresented voices are heard and their stories shared. Connor Baker is a CDU nurse working at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. He was diagnosed with type 1 narcolepsy with cataplexy at 20 years old. Connor shares his story as a Rising Voices speaker to spread awareness and end stigmas surrounding narcolepsy. Sleep Paralysis + Hallucinations Toolkit coming soon! The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade, Author and Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky, exploring the themes of her books, Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide, and Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit._____LINKShttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopreacher/BOOKSFor the Beauty of the Earth: A Lenten Devotional Apocalypse When?: A Guide to Interpreting and Preaching Apocalyptic TextsRooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate CrisisPreaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit _____The Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade is the Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky. An ordained Lutheran minister (ELCA) for more than twenty years, Leah earned both her MDiv and PhD degrees from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now United Lutheran Seminary). She has pastored congregations in suburban, urban, and rural contexts and has been a community organizer and activist for environmental issues for nearly a decade. In December 2021, Leah was elected 2nd Vice President of the Academy of Homiletics, a three-year position that will culminate with serving as President of the Academy in 2024. Leah has authored five books, including Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide, and Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit. She is conducting a longitudinal research study about ministry, preaching, and social issues that has surveyed nearly 3,000 clergy and 1,000 laity since 2017. She is the EcoPreacher blogger for Patheos writing about religion, culture, politics, environmental justice and other social issues. She is also co-founder of the Clergy Emergency League, a network of more than 2,600 pastors throughout the U.S. who provide support, accountability, resources, and networking for clergy to prophetically minister in their congregations and the public square in this time of political upheaval, social unrest, and partisan division._____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy.Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.https://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787_____Support the show

Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade "The Dark Night of the Green Soul"_____Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade, Author and Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky, exploring the themes of her books, Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide, and Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit._____LINKShttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopreacher/BOOKSFor the Beauty of the Earth: A Lenten Devotional Apocalypse When?: A Guide to Interpreting and Preaching Apocalyptic TextsRooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate CrisisPreaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit _____The Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade is the Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky. An ordained Lutheran minister (ELCA) for more than twenty years, Leah earned both her MDiv and PhD degrees from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now United Lutheran Seminary). She has pastored congregations in suburban, urban, and rural contexts and has been a community organizer and activist for environmental issues for nearly a decade. In December 2021, Leah was elected 2nd Vice President of the Academy of Homiletics, a three-year position that will culminate with serving as President of the Academy in 2024. Leah has authored five books, including Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide, and Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit. She is conducting a longitudinal research study about ministry, preaching, and social issues that has surveyed nearly 3,000 clergy and 1,000 laity since 2017. She is the EcoPreacher blogger for Patheos writing about religion, culture, politics, environmental justice and other social issues. She is also co-founder of the Clergy Emergency League, a network of more than 2,600 pastors throughout the U.S. who provide support, accountability, resources, and networking for clergy to prophetically minister in their congregations and the public square in this time of political upheaval, social unrest, and partisan division._____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy.Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.https://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787_____Support the show

Navigating the workplace with narcolepsy can be intimidating. When should you bring up narcolepsy? What kinds of work accommodations are helpful and also reasonable to ask for? In this episode, we bring together a wonderful panel to discuss working in a variety of settings while living with narcolepsy. About Our Guests: Tre Burge is a proud Iowa native and paraprofessional working with elementary school students with disabilities. He was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 at age 18, and is a trained speaker with Rising Voices. Lindsey Kizer is from Belmont, NC and leads her workplace’s Chronic Illness and Disabilities employee group. She was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 at 29 and is a trained speaker with Rising Voices. Nicole Zamary is a Human Resources professional at the University of West Florida. She was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 2 at the age of 44, and is a trained speaker with Rising Voices. Narcolepsy at Work Toolkit coming soon! The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

Is napping an unwelcome symptom of narcolepsy or a helpful treatment? In today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Luis Ortiz and Mary Murray about how we make space for naps in our busy daytime lives, especially in a culture where sleeping is laziness or weakness. About our Guests: Luis E. Ortiz, MD is a pediatric sleep specialist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Living with narcolepsy himself, Dr. Ortiz offers invaluable insights from both a medical perspective and first-hand lived experience. Mary Murray is a teacher and mother living with idiopathic hypersomnia in Los Angeles, CA. Mary is also a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy advocate and her powerful essay “Nap Roulette” is published on Project Sleep’s website. Download the Napping + Narcolepsy Toolkit for more resources: bit.ly/napping-narcolepsy-toolkit The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

Is napping an unwelcome symptom of narcolepsy or a helpful treatment? In today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Luis Ortiz and Mary Murray about how we make space for naps in our busy daytime lives, especially in a culture where sleeping is laziness or weakness. About our Guests: Luis E. Ortiz, MD is a pediatric sleep specialist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Living with narcolepsy himself, Dr. Ortiz offers invaluable insights from both a medical perspective and first-hand lived experience. Mary Murray is a teacher and mother living with idiopathic hypersomnia in Los Angeles, CA. Mary is also a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy advocate and her powerful essay “Nap Roulette” is published on Project Sleep’s website. Download the Napping + Narcolepsy Toolkit for more resources: bit.ly/napping-narcolepsy-toolkit The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

In this episode, we take a closer look at Hollywood’s portrayals of narcolepsy to better understand why they matter and how we can play a role in shaping future portrayals of narcolepsy in the entertainment industry. We are joined by Al Jean, the Executive Producer and head writer for The Simpsons, and Anna Marr, a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and voiceover artist originally from Ohio. About our Guests: AL Jean has been working on The Simpsons for 32 years and has received nine Emmy awards and two Peabody Awards for his work on the show. He developed Season 27, Episode 1 of The Simpsons, when Homer Simpson is diagnosed with narcolepsy. Anna Marr is the co-founder of Bluelaces Theater, a nonprofit organization that creates interactive multi-sensory theater for individuals with developmental disabilities. Anna developed a dark comedy short film called "Walking Through Peanut Butter" based on her experience navigating New York's comedy scene with narcolepsy. She is also a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy advocate who aims to change how the media represents this chronic neurological disorder. Download the Narcolepsy Goes to Hollywood Toolkit for more resources: bit.ly/narcolepsy-goes-to-hollywood-toolkit The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

In this episode, we take a closer look at Hollywood’s portrayals of narcolepsy to better understand why they matter and how we can play a role in shaping future portrayals of narcolepsy in the entertainment industry. We are joined by Al Jean, the Executive Producer and head writer for The Simpsons, and Anna Marr, a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and voiceover artist originally from Ohio. About our Guests: AL Jean has been working on The Simpsons for 32 years and has received nine Emmy awards and two Peabody Awards for his work on the show. He developed Season 27, Episode 1 of The Simpsons, when Homer Simpson is diagnosed with narcolepsy. Anna Marr is the co-founder of Bluelaces Theater, a nonprofit organization that creates interactive multi-sensory theater for individuals with developmental disabilities. Anna developed a dark comedy short film called "Walking Through Peanut Butter" based on her experience navigating New York's comedy scene with narcolepsy. She is also a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy advocate who aims to change how the media represents this chronic neurological disorder. Download the Narcolepsy Goes to Hollywood Toolkit for more resources: bit.ly/narcolepsy-goes-to-hollywood-toolkit The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

Is brain fog a symptom of narcolepsy? In this episode, we talk with pediatric sleep neurology expert, Dr. Kiran Maski and Rising Voices trained speaker, Shannon Burkoth about some more invisible and under-recognized aspects of living with narcolepsy, including Brain Fog or Mental Fogginess, Automatic Behavior, Micro-sleeps, and Mood Instability. We also discuss current research and tips for managing and communicating about Brain Fog. About Our Guests: Shannon Burkoth was diagnosed with Narcolepsy Type 1 in 2010. She has been a trained speaker with the Rising Voices program since 2017, and advocates for both narcolepsy and rare disease. Dr. Kiran Maski is a sleep medicine physician at Boston Children's Hospital specializing in narcolepsy and sleep problems of children. She is also a sleep researcher, and her work on improving the diagnosis of narcolepsy has been published in SLEEP, the official journal of the Sleep Research Society. Download the Narcolepsy & Brain Fog Toolkit for more resources: bit.ly/brain-fog-toolkit The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. https://project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

Is brain fog a symptom of narcolepsy? In this episode, we talk with pediatric sleep neurology expert, Dr. Kiran Maski and Rising Voices trained speaker, Shannon Burkoth about some more invisible and under-recognized aspects of living with narcolepsy, including Brain Fog or Mental Fogginess, Automatic Behavior, Micro-sleeps, and Mood Instability. We also discuss current research and tips for managing and communicating about Brain Fog. About Our Guests: Shannon Burkoth was diagnosed with Narcolepsy Type 1 in 2010. She has been a trained speaker with the Rising Voices program since 2017, and advocates for both narcolepsy and rare disease. Dr. Kiran Maski is a sleep medicine physician at Boston Children's Hospital specializing in narcolepsy and sleep problems of children. She is also a sleep researcher, and her work on improving the diagnosis of narcolepsy has been published in SLEEP, the official journal of the Sleep Research Society. Download the Narcolepsy & Brain Fog Toolkit for more resources: bit.ly/brain-fog-toolkit The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. https://project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

So you’d like to advocate for narcolepsy, but aren’t sure where to start? In this episode, we are joined by two incredible narcolepsy advocates, Ana E. Lara and Matthew Horsnell. Together, we talk about the power of YOUR story and break down narcolepsy advocacy into three categories: self-advocacy, raising your voice publicly, and legislative advocacy. Ana E. Lara is a poet and stay-at-home mom who is passionate about writing. She is a person with narcolepsy, who advocates for sleep health and serves on the board of directors for Project Sleep. Matthew Horsnell is a father of three and science nerd living with type 1 narcolepsy with cataplexy. He is a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speaker and a facilitator for Wake Up Narcolepsy online small groups. Download the Becoming a Narcolepsy Advocate Toolkit for more resources: https://bit.ly/becoming-a-narcolepsy-advocate The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. https://project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/