Podcasts about self enhancement

February is National Career and Technical Education Month, an annual public awareness campaign sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education, which encourages us to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements of CTE programs and educators across the nation. Here in Hillsboro, we have much to celebrate as we continue to expand and enhance opportunities for students through our robust CTE and Career and College Pathway programs. In HSD, our 37 CTE programs are an integral part of our larger Career and College Pathway system, which offers 65 programs across the district at the high school level. These programs provide students with hands-on learning experiences that connect them to high-demand careers in more than 13 industry sectors. Additionally, our Career and College Pathway system supports students K-12 through targeted career exploration and postsecondary planning initiatives, ensuring every student is equipped with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their future. This month, we proudly recognize the contributions of our 46 dedicated CTE educators, whose pivotal role in shaping our students' futures cannot be overstated. Through engaging, career-connected learning, our educators help bridge the skills gap, foster innovation, and empower students to explore their passions while building a strong foundation for their postsecondary success. Join us in celebrating the incredible work of our CTE educators and the opportunities they provide to students throughout Hillsboro School District! To learn more about CTE and Career & College Pathways in HSD, please visit hsd.k12.or.us/ccp.   Our featured student is Liberty High School senior Ryan Howard. A field trip to the Portland Black College Expo transformed into a life-changing opportunity for Ryan when he joined fellow members of the Black Student Union at the Tony Hopson Sr. Center for Self Enhancement on Thursday, January 16. There, he received an unexpected full-ride scholarship to Langston University - Oklahoma's only Historically Black College and University, and the westernmost public four-year HBCU in the United States. The Expo provided students with a unique opportunity to explore academic options and connect directly with representatives from HBCUs and other colleges. The event featured workshops, financial aid information sessions, and one-on-one interactions with college representatives. Ryan's success story exemplifies the opportunities available through such networking events. Congratulations and way to go, Ryan! You make us Proud to be HSD! First semester ends on Thursday, January 30. There will be no school for all students on Friday, January 31 and Monday, February 3 as teachers prepare grades. School resumes and second semester begins on Tuesday, February 4. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

Institutionalized self-enhancement in academia pressures us to showcase only our successes while hiding our struggles and failures. This culture can be overwhelming, making it difficult to stay true to ourselves. In this discussion, I share my thoughts on navigating this environment by focusing on who I want to be and where I want to go. If your goal is to strategize and get ahead at all costs, that's a path you can choose. However, if you believe there are more important things, consider embracing authenticity and aiming for personal happiness. By making conscious choices about our values and goals, we can find a way to thrive in academia without losing ourselves.

Today's interview is with Dr. Li Huang, an assistant professor of marketing at Hofstra University. Dr. Huang specializes in online consumer behaviors from a psychological perspective, and her research extensively explores human-technology interaction. In this episode, we delve into her recent study on how videoconferencing, a technology that has become ubiquitous post-pandemic, influences consumer behavior.  Dr. Huang's research brings to light insights about how videoconferencing can indirectly affect our purchasing decisions, particularly concerning self-enhancement products.

Today on the Road to Ambition podcast, we've got Tunde Sobomehin, CEO and Lead Servant of StreetCode Academy, joining us. StreetCode Academy is on a mission to empower communities of color to achieve their full potential, equipping them with the skills, mindset, and access they need to embrace innovation and break into the tech sector. In this episode, Remi and Tunde explore their shared belief in economic empowerment for people of color and the importance of reframing the narrative for communities like East Palo Alto. Show Links:  - Tunde Sobomehin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtunde/ - StreetCode Academy: https://streetcode.org/- Self Enhancement, Inc.: https://www.selfenhancement.org/  - Hidden Genius: https://www.hiddengeniusbook.com/ - Praxis Labs: https://www.praxislabs.org/  How To Get Involved - Learn About Ambition Angels: https://www.ambitionangels.org/about - Join the Mission: https://www.ambitionangels.org/donate

The Philosophy of Self-Enhancement digs into how we try to better ourselves, whether it's through learning new skills, improving our health, or growing our understanding of the world. It's all about the drive to be better than we are now, touching on why we do it, how it changes us, and the effects on our lives and the world around us. This isn't just about hitting the gym or acing a test; it's finding the reasons we seek to improve and the ways those efforts shape our identity and our connections with others.

In a kind of meta cross-over with our Decoding Academia series, we're going to decode a journal club discussion between two well-known health optimisers: Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Andrew Huberman. So you get to listen to two academics talk about two other academics talk about academic papers... we know...We've already been introduced to the bulging biceps and morning sun-drenched routines of Huberman elsewhere but this is our first introduction to Peter Attia, MD. Attia is a former ultra-endurance athlete and a physician in the field of longevity and performance, a podcaster (who isn't amirite?!?) and author of "Outlive: The Science And Art Of Longevity".Attia introduces us to a paper that casts doubt on the supposed general life-extending properties of a diabetes drug called Metformin. This is a drug that is apparently very well known in the biohacker/life extension communities and one that Attia administered to himself for a number of years despite the rather preliminary evidence. This is the first of many indicators that both gentlemen are certainly on the bleeding edge of self-medicating experimentation, doggedly pursuing the elusive goals of huge pectoral muscles, minds that laugh at the concept of cognitive decline, and bodies that will live... well for a lot longer than Matt and Chris!We get to hear about week-long starvation regimes, medications that take the edge of pizza and doughnut binges, dealing with month-long nausea from self-dosing experimental treatments, and frequent prick-blood tests all for the sake of optimising, optimising, optimising...Huberman's paper (a preprint, actually) falls more into the "big, if true" category - although he seems fairly confident himself. Does *believing* you are getting a treatment generate the relevant physiological and neurological effects in the body that could mean we can bypass the need for certain pharmacological substances entirely, including some vaccines?!? Based on the results of a small-N, fMRI study that reports mixed results, Huberman muses... maybe! Or how about those other small-N studies, with p-values hovering suspiciously close to 0.05 that report other counterintuitive findings? We will leave it to Huberman to explain.But the bad stuff aside, Huberman and Attia (especially Attia) actually do a pretty decent job talking about how to approach research papers and some of the pros and cons of different approaches. Chris and Matt thus have ample opportunities to give credit where credit's due and demonstrate that they are the fair-minded souls everyone knows them to be! In any case, it's an interesting peak into an alternative health optimiser world. It seems to be a rather "serious" hobby a bit like body modification or tattoos. But who are we to judge? Matt likes cultivating succulent plants and Chris is into eating sushi in lush forests. So biohacking, self-experimentation for longevity? Well, at least it's an ethos.Also featuring, an introduction that covers Irish history, the most humble guru in the gurusphere, and our very own theory of guru cringeosity!LinksJournal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Metformin for Longevity & The Power of Belief EffectsThe Most Arrogant thing Bret Weinstein has ever said? Bad Stats ThreadKeys et al. (2022) Reassessing the evidence of a survival advantage in Type 2 diabetes treated with metformin compared with controls without diabetes: a retrospective cohort study.

Logan Lessar is a National Motocross Champion, Business Owner, and dedicated online coach. His mission is to equip individuals with an unshakable mindset, fostering their physical and mental well-being to conquer limitations and excel in every endeavor. Logan boasts a remarkable Motocross career, securing numerous State & National Championships.   He initiated his entrepreneurial journey at a tender age of 15, demonstrating remarkable initiative and resilience. Even amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Logan ventured to South Africa at 17, where he collaborated with a business partner he met online. He balanced these pursuits while continuing his Motocross journey and excelling academically with straight A's.   Through the rigors of national-level Motocross competitions and the trials of building a business from the ground up, Logan honed his 'never quit' mindset. This mental fortitude has translated into multiple Motocross championships and an unwavering pursuit of success in his businesses.   Logan thrives in a life he eagerly embraces daily. His journey centers around evolving into the finest version of himself and assisting others in their quest for the same.   You can follow Logan here: Guest Bio: Logan Lessar is a National Motocross Champion, Business Owner, and online coach. He empowers people to unlock their maximum potential by building the best version of themselves physically and mentally in order to push through adversity, eliminate the vices holding them down in their lives, and live a life they're excited to wake up to every day.   Logan started his first business at the early age of 15 and traveled solo to South Africa at 17, where he now lives part-time throughout the year.   Logan has raced Motocross since he was 8 years old and has won numerous state and national championships.   Logan lives a life he's excited to wake up to every day because he's in the daily pursuit of becoming the best version of himself and helping others do the same! His experience and teachings can inspire listeners to challenge their limits and create a life they are eager to wake up to every day.       ___________________ Subscribe to this podcast and download your favorite episodes to listen to later:     ___________________   ⚕️ Are you a woman healthcare professional who is struggling to juggle everything in your personal and professional life?  

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode Andrew is joined by Larry Miller, the author of Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom. ________________________ Larry Miller was appointed the first chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board in January 2019. Under his leadership, Jordan Brand has grown from a $200-million basketball-shoe company to a $4-billion athletic footwear and apparel firm. Miller helped found the Jordan Brand at Nike in 1999 before becoming president of the Portland Trailblazers from 2007 to 2012, after which he returned to Jordan Brand. Miller graduated with honors from Temple University in 1980 and earned an MBA from LaSalle University. He has served on the boards of directors of Self Enhancement, Inc. A passionate advocate for education and mentorship, he's taken leadership roles with the Urban League and Junior Achievement in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In conversation with Fat Joe, rapper, producer, platinum recording artist, and host of the Fat Joe Show Named the first chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board in January 2019, Larry Miller led Michael Jordan's $200-million basketball shoe company to become a $4-billion athletic apparel global powerhouse. After helping found the Jordan Brand at Nike in 1999, he was president of the Portland Trailblazers from 2007 to 2012 and has served in leadership and advocacy roles for the Urban League, Junior Achievement, and Self Enhancement, Inc. In Jump, Miller begins his story with the violence of his 1960s West Philadelphia upbringing and incarceration and shares his later opportunities of education, redemption, and success. Laila Lacy, a native of Philadelphia, graduated from Central High School. She earned a degree from Howard University in Washington, DC, where she studied Psychology and Human Communications and has studied at New York's Bank Street Graduate School of Education. Lacy taught middle school for the New York Board of Education and later served as a business development manager for several mortgage banking firms in California. In addition to collaborating on her father's memoir, she has written op-eds and product reviews that have been featured in the several online magazines. Masks are required at all times while in the building. Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and local health and safety regulations, please visit our website before all events to get the latest information on vaccine and masking guidance. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night. A book signing will follow the presentation. Books provided by Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books. (recorded 1/17/2022)

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This week, joining me in the Huddle is Greg Nared. He holds the position of SVP Player Relations for the Dallas Mavericks and offers more than 25 years of experience in sales, athlete management, client relations and sports marketing. His primary focus is to provide strategic direction for youth basketball, community, player relations, and Mavs Entertainment. Greg has played an integral role in having one of the most innovative youth basketball programs in the NBA. Greg operated and owned the Greg Nared Agency, where he worked directly with professional athletes in both golf and basketball, including marketing the clients or products in promoting their career within his or her given field as well as any interests off the field of play. Greg is also responsible for meeting with team owners, managers, coaches, and other individuals to develop rapport and partnerships promoting the organization and the clients GNA represents. Much of his day is spent in contract negotiating, working with athlete sponsors, networking, speaking with other professionals and keeping abreast of current trends and information that may affect decisions the organization and agent recommend to the clients. Lastly, Greg's expertise and experience in investments, business management, finance, risk analysis, and trends in sports helped facilitate success in recruiting, developing, and sustaining clients and sponsorships. Before working at the Greg Nared Agency, Nared worked as the Vice President for Golf for the William Morris Agency in Beverly Hills, California. Greg was responsible for working directly with LPGA / PGA executives in helping to promote the athlete's career. Greg also worked on negotiating contracts in the best interest of the athlete. His role included improving salary, making provisions for injuries, and taking other options in place of salary increases. He made a recommendation to athletes regarding long-term as opposed to short-term benefits. Greg also worked on Brand and PR plans for athletes. In doing so, he worked on a short-term and long-term strategy that best fit the overall goals and objectives for athletes. Nared recruited athletes to increase the client base. Lastly, Nared worked very closely with Professional Golfer Extraordinaire Michelle Wie. He was responsible for day-to-day operations with the Wie family. He negotiated corporate sponsorship and appearance fees contracts, coordinated public relations, handled Michelle's schedule, and worked as an adviser to Wie. Nared also delivered 15 years of athlete management and strategic planning to Nike. First joining Nike as the East Coast Field Representative for professional basketball in 1992, Greg led in the strategic development of NBA brand athletes, including Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and Penny Hardaway. Nared was involved in orchestrating Sports Marketing efforts to support all product engines. He cemented the bond between Nike and key players, teams, and coaches through attention to service detail, personal relationship building, basketball knowledge, and intuition. Nared negotiated contracts managed marketing and advertising campaigns. He was promoted in 1995 to work as the Product Line Manager for Nike Basketball, consisting of men's, women's, and Jordan apparel. Two years later, he was promoted to work as the Business Affairs Manager for Tiger Woods. He managed all aspects of business around Tiger, including product development, budget, marketing, promotions, and public relations. He was also a key advisor to Tiger in the non-Nike industry. Nared played a crucial role in new business development for Nike Golf and Tiger, managed relationships with Tiger's sponsors, and helped generate over $10 million in incremental sales with critical partners such as General Motors, Tag Heuer, EA Sports, and American Express, and Upper Deck. Greg played a massive role in developing the Tiger Woods brand today. Before joining Nike, Greg was a Sales Manager for the Washington Bullets (Washington Wizards). He managed a sales representative team that sold season tickets to both individuals and corporations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. A native of Wilmington, Ohio, Nared holds a bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Maryland in College Park, where he lettered in basketball for 4 years. Nared founded the Boost Foundation, a non-profit organization serving Portland's at-risk youth. He also served as a board member for Self Enhancement, Inc., a Portland, Oregon-based non-profit organization, for 4 years. Greg speaks around the country at schools and on behalf of corporations about the value and importance of education.

In 1985, Orlando Williams lost his older brother to a drug overdose. At that moment, Orlando knew that every decision he would make from then on would shape his entire life--for better or worse.  In this incredible Water the Bamboo story, you'll hear from Orlando about his pivot from professional athlete to business owner, why he's so intentional about everything he does, and why he encourages people to get started. You won't want to miss this incredible discussion with Orlando Williams!  Episode Highlights: 00:18 - Orlando's Bamboo Journey 04:17 - Who helped Orlando get through the challenging times when his brother overdosed in 1985 06:46 - What the transition from professional athlete to business professional was like 10:12 - Advice for people who are pivoting in their career and it's not working well 13:09 - Why Orlando encourages his staff to master their strengths instead of being well-rounded 15:16 - How to deal with the uncertainty of the job market 18:37 - What challenges came along the way for Orlando that threw him off-track 22:19 - How to say no 24:31 - Advice for people who struggle with imposter syndrome 27:28 - Why Orlando is so intentional about his values 30:52 - Why Orlando stays so involved in the community 34:39 - How can people develop better self-discipline? 37:15 - Advice to Orlando's younger self 40:26 - Why “Start” is a powerful word to Orlando Order the Water the Bamboo Book at https://amzn.to/3mPxcZu Order the What's Going Well? Book at https://amzn.to/3rBePLy  Guest at a Glance Orlando Williams is president, chief executive officer, and chief equity officer of Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. Before founding Motus is 2006, Orlando started his recruiting career as an ambassador for prospective visiting athletes at the University of Oregon. He also served in a high-profile advocacy role as a player and Community Outreach Ambassador of Goodwill for the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters. After working as a corporate recruiter at the Nike World Headquarters, he never looked back. Under Orlando's leadership, Motus is one of the leading recruiting firms in the Pacific Northwest. As one of the few certified Oregon MBE/DBE recruiting firms in Oregon, Motus aims to educate individuals and organizations on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. In 2016, Orlando founded the Oregon Diversity Recruiting Council which offers strategies and training to recruit, retain, and promote BIPOC candidates in Oregon-based organizations. Orlando is a board member for several local organizations, including Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), Legacy Health Foundation, Central City Concern, Oregon Department of Health, and the Oregon Health Authority Audit committee. In addition to his contributions to the community, Orlando is a game analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers. In his spare time, he enjoys Bible study, spending time with his wife and kids, traveling, and reading an endless amount of history books. Notable Quotes “I knew the impact and the significance of making wise decisions.” “I had several individuals in my life that were significant contributors. And held me accountable.” “While travesty and tragedy happen, and if you live long enough it's going to happen to you, that you don't make excuses about what you're going to do about it.”  “A principle is the things that you do first before you do anything else.” “By practicing, it allowed me to gain the confidence and the experience so that I could implement.” “When you are able to understand the difference between work and your job, you can then begin to define what it is that you do well, that makes you unique.”  “Do a lot of things. Well, but you got to master something.” “I think everyone should have a truth-teller in their life...A truth-teller can take you a long way because they'll identify things in you that you may verbalize, but don't actually take action on.” “I would tell young Orlando to get hungry and have a thirst for knowledge when it comes to reading and expanding my world.” “Doubt and fear are the two things that keep people from starting.” Greg Bell: “Some of the greatest businesses, the greatest art ever is never seen because that person never starts.” “Be courageous at this time. Don't let fear stifle. You don't let doubt slow you down. Be courageous.”  Learn more about Greg Bell More than just a motivational speaker, Greg Bell is a Portland, Oregon-based thought leader, business consultant, and leadership coach. His popular books, What's Going Well? and Water The Bamboo: Unleashing The Potential Of Teams And Individuals, have inspired an array of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies like Nike, Disney, and Comcast, to the Portland Trail Blazers and Division I NCAA athletic teams like the Oregon Ducks Football and the Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball.  Visit Greg's website. Connect with Greg LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Welcome the New Year with a Much Needed “Motivational Minute” with Libra Forde Libra Forde on New Year’s resolutions, motivation during WFH, thoughts on job-losses and more!!! As a way to bid one of the worst years in recent history farewell and provide a mental shift to the new start that will hopefully be 2021, I interviewed Libra Forde in honor of PR Talk’s 99th (!!!!) episode. There couldn’t be a more fitting interviewee for the momentous occasion of kicking 2020 in the ass (however, already providing a mental shift, watch Libra’s video, F_ck 2020...really?) and welcoming 2021 with Libra’s ever-popular “Motivational Minute” videos. Libra happens to be the COO of one of Portland’s hallmark nonprofits, Self Enhancement, Inc., which guides underserved youth and families in our area. However, that’s not why I interviewed her. During these coronavirus times, I have gotten obsessed with the “Motivational Minute” videos Libra’s posted to her @BeTallLibra Facebook page well before the doldrums of 2020 caught up with us. Read the entire write-up at https://www.veracityagency.com/podcast/libra-forde/

First off, Happy Birthday Tobi! (02:15). This episode we discuss the process of comparing ourselves to others. We start off by defining comparison (03:58). "Comparison is the act of estimating ourselves against others and finding ourselves to be inferior or superior. We not only judge ourselves but also judge others in the process." Why do we compare ourselves to other? (10:30). Do you consider the process the person had to go through? (28:30). Sometimes we compare ourselves to our younger/older self (37:16). Healthy and Unhealthy comparisons: Self Assessment vs Self Enhancement (42:53). Social media's role in social comparison (01:03:02). Helpful tips for proper comparisons (01:22:02). This week's question (01:27:36). Credits Why You Compare Yourself to Other People (And How to Stop) The Baggage Reclaim Sessions Ep. 162 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lasttrainpod/message

Sarah is joined by Libra Forde, Chief Operating Officer at Self Enhancement, Inc., to discuss the courageous vision of today's youth, advocating for them, and letting young people lead.

Badass Lotus Flower Libra Forde is my first installment of my "Four Badass Black Women" series. You can reach her here: https://www.facebook.com/librabetall or https://www.instagram.com/be.tall/. Libra's mom named her Libra because her pregnancy brought balance to her life. At 6 feet, five inches, Libra continues that balance in her own life.Born in Harlem, NYC, Libra is single mom to three daughters. After living in Hawaii for many years, she decided to move to Oregon to finish her daughters’ education. Now in her sixth year here, Libra said she ended up living in Damascas without knowing much about the area...or that they would end up being the only Black family for miles around them. When she worked with special needs kids in Vermont, she found her calling to advocate for and support young people. Now she is the chief operations officer for Self-Enhancement, Inc, and chair of the North Clackamas School District. Self-Enhancement Inc. is a multi-service organization, guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential. Libra first learned about race when she was five or six. Her parents were both activists. Libra’s life was built around stories of “firsts,” and her parents told her this was what they expected from her and nothing less.She loved living in the brown state of Hawaii...it was the first time in her life that being Black was not the issue. When she settled into Hawaii, she called her family and said, “I’m never coming back.” She’s glad that her daughters grew up in a place where they could appreciate their brownness, immersed in beaches, blue sky, and joy. When she moved back to the mainland, she realized she had not talked to her daughters about race. Libra does profound Facebook Lives on a regular basis. I asked her about a recent one when she talked about Oregon’s physical beauty underlain by its ugly history. She shared a story of vacationing in Coos Bay with her kids, and activist friends shared that there had been a racist incident not far from where was vacationing. The problem she sees in Oregon’s rural areas is that Oregon had laws that upheld discrimination, but some white people don’t seem to realize that these laws don’t exist anymore. As a result of the racism, Black people don’t want to go to these places. “We have to stop upholding these outdated laws,” she says. “You need to uphold Black voices in rural areas.” In response to the #BlackLivesMatter protests, Libra started an activist movement that could be done in cars. The first Death of Racism event had great support—at least 96 cars showed up. The event was particularly powerful for Libra because they gathered on a stretch of highway where her daughter had been chased. Counter-protesters showed up, but she loved the opportunity to go against such a group in a way that was positive and peaceful.As a domestic violence survivor, she’s always conscious of the fact that she’s made some difficult choices that have not been easy for her kids. When they arrived in Oregon, they experienced a tragedy that took them from a full family to being homeless in 24 hours. The healing came through her telling her story. Libra's favorite flower is the lotus, because it grows in the mud and the worst conditions. I asked her what she would say to her 21-year-old self, and again, without skipping a beat, she said, “Never dim your light. Stay bright...in dimming my light, I realized how damaging that is for an individual, and I don’t want that for anybody...if someone thinks you’re too bright, give them some sunglasses.” Next week I interview Jewels Pedersen, a writer, performer, and activist...another badass Black woman with three daughters.

Analise Garcia's IG - @analise_gorgeousLashes IG - @aubeautylashes GET YOUR MONDAY MOTIVATIONAL EMAILS FROM BOTTOMLESS MOMOSA HERE RECAPWe know  there is not a lot of time in the day. One thing Analise does is time blocking where she blocks off time for the non-negotiable's such as family time and self care.  Setting routines and having systems in place can help you feel motivated by just allowing your mind to feel at ease but also allowing every day activities to seem easier.  Separate your personal and professional goals because these are two different avenues of your life.  Be sure to fit in self care!!! We cant stress this enough ladies. You need to fill your cup so you can be present in a positive way with the people around you   

In this episode, Amanda and Cinthanie talk about plastic surgery/ physical enhancements and how they feel it affects our society today.Find us on Instagram! @cinthanie @amandabrancco

Rukaiyah Adams is the Chief Investment Officer at Meyer Memorial Trust, one of the largest charitable foundations in the Pacific Northwest. She is responsible for leading all investment activities to ensure the long-term financial strength of the organization. Throughout her tenure as CIO, Ms. Adams has delivered top quartile performance; and beginning in 2017, her team hit its stride delivering an 18.6% annual return, which placed her in top 5% of foundation and endowment CIOs. Under the leadership of Ms. Adams, Meyer increased assets managed by diverse managers by more than 3x, to 40% of all assets under management, and women managers by 10x, to 25% of AUM, proving that hiring diverse managers is not a concessionary practice. Before joining Meyer, Ms. Adams ran the $6.5 billion capital markets fund at The Standard, a publicly traded company. At the Standard, she oversaw six trading desks that included several bond strategies, preferred equities, derivatives and other risk mitigation strategies. Ms. Adams is the chair of the prestigious Oregon Investment Council, the board that manages approximately $100 billion of public pension and other assets for the State of Oregon. During her tenure as chair, the Oregon state pension fund has been the top-performing public pension fund in the United States. The top-of-class performance was made possible by a series of strategic changes, overseen by Ms. Adams, that boosted returns and decreased risk. Ms. Adams serves on the boards of directors of the Albina Vision Trust, the Self Enhancement, Inc. Foundation and Oregon Public Broadcasting, where she also serves on the investment committee. She has engaged in pro bono legal work on behalf of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, the Homeless Prenatal Program in San Francisco, and the Children’s Defense Fund. Her 2016 Ted talk — A Homegirl’s Guide to Being Powerful — about her path to becoming a more thoughtful investor and the role of investment capital in achieving social justice has more than 10,000 views. Ms. Adams holds a BA with academic distinction from Carleton College, a Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School, where she was on the Law and Policy Review and the Co-President of the Law Student Association, and a Masters of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she served as the CEO of Challenge for Charity. She has received many accolades, but is most proud of being named a Woman of Distinction by the Portland Business Journal in 2017.

Tony Hopson Founded Self Enhancement, Inc. in 1981. SEI began as an outgrowth of a week long summer basketball camp aimed at inspiring youth and offering them life skills, mentorship and guidance. SEI staff develop deep meaningful relationships with at risk students, starting around 8 yrs & the relationship continues through their early to mid 20’s. SEI mentors/co-ordinators work not only with students, but also with their families and are available 24/7 to help. In 1997, the Center for Self Enhancement was built. It is a physical representation of Tony’s passion for making a difference in the lives of the kids, and also in the neighborhood. The attractive and uplifting 62,000-square-foot space includes a gymnasium, performing arts auditorium, dance studio, library, computer lab and science lab. The building is located in a neighborhood with a history of gang violence, drug dealing, crime and neglect. Before construction began, Tony Hopson Sr. and the other SEI senior staff sat down with the Kerby Blocc Crips, the gang in control of the neighborhood at the time, they discussed SEI’s mission, enlisting their support of the project. The City of Portland also fully supported SEI’s mission—so much so that they leased the land the Center for Self Enhancement stands on for fifty years for only $100! Center for Self Enhancement website Tony Hopson email = tonyh@selfenhancement.org Phone number for SEI = 503-249-1721 Forward Motion: Tony Hopson at TEDxConcordiaUPortland Listen to Tony Hopson's inspiring story! You tube video slideshow Download.

Tony Hopson Founded Self Enhancement, Inc. in 1981. SEI began as an outgrowth of a week long summer basketball camp aimed at inspiring youth and offering them life skills, mentorship and guidance. SEI staff develop deep meaningful relationships with at risk students, starting around 8 yrs & the relationship continues through their early to mid 20’s. SEI mentors/co-ordinators work not only with students, but also with their families and are available 24/7 to help. In 1997, the Center for Self Enhancement was built. It is a physical representation of Tony’s passion for making a difference in the lives of the kids, and also in the neighborhood. The attractive and uplifting 62,000-square-foot space includes a gymnasium, performing arts auditorium, dance studio, library, computer lab and science lab. The building is located in a neighborhood with a history of gang violence, drug dealing, crime and neglect. Before construction began, Tony Hopson Sr. and the other SEI senior staff sat down with the Kerby Blocc Crips, the gang in control of the neighborhood at the time, they discussed SEI’s mission, enlisting their support of the project. The City of Portland also fully supported SEI’s mission—so much so that they leased the land the Center for Self Enhancement stands on for fifty years for only $100! Center for Self Enhancement website Tony Hopson email = tonyh@selfenhancement.org Phone number for SEI = 503-249-1721 Forward Motion: Tony Hopson at TEDxConcordiaUPortland Listen to Tony Hopson's inspiring story! You tube video slideshow Download.

In this week's episode we feature Tony Hopson Sr., founder of Self Enhancement Inc, the largest African American non-profit in the state of Oregon. SEI works to provide opportunities for underserved youth for personal and academic success.

https://specials.centerpointe.com/offers/nssa/seth/ Bill Harris has been involved in personal development for nearly 40 years as a seeker, teacher, public speaker, author, musician, composer, therapist, workshop leader, and business owner. He has studied and practiced a wide range of traditional and modern transformational and therapeutic practices with a variety of teachers. Bill has studied music composition with world-renowned Czech composer Tomas Svoboda and Spanish composer Salvador Brotons, is also a nationally known jazz saxophonist, and has been a private pilot since 1995, flying a Socata TBM 900. Bill is a long time student of the brain and current brain research, contemporary psychology, the evolution of nonlinear systems (chaos theory), and the effects of a wide range of neuro-technologies on human change and evolution. He is a Certified Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming and is trained in Ericksonian Hypnosis. The Founder and CEO of Centerpointe Research Institute, Bill is the creator of HolosyncÆ audio technology, used by well over two million people in 193 countries. Based on research at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the world-famous Menninger Clinic, HolosyncÆ calms the brainís limbic system, enhances the prefrontal cortex, and creates changes in the brainís electric activity, allowing the creation of meditative states, enhanced creativity, increased focus and concentration, increased willpower and ability to self-regulate behavior, and many other beneficial mental and emotional capabilities. He is the author of two bestselling books, Thresholds of the Mind and The New Science of Super-Awareness. Bill is also the creator of The Life Principles Integration Processô, a series of three online courses covering the practical utilization of cognitive psychology, metaphysics, and achievement psychology. In addition to his own workshops and video courses, Bill is a frequent speaker at scientific and transformational forums, conferences, and podcasts and is known for his ability to explain difficult subjects in an engaging and easy to understand way. He has shared the stage with many top human potential leaders, including The Dalai Lama, Jack Canfield, Dr. Stephen Covey, and Ken Wilber, and in 2003 was invited to address the United Nations Values Caucus. Bill is a member of the Advisory Board of Self Enhancement, Inc., an organization helping inner-city young people and a major donor to several charities helping underprivileged children; a founding member of the Transformational Leadership Council started by best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul author Jack Canfield; and an Inaugural Member of Ken Wilberís Integral Institute. https://specials.centerpointe.com/offers/nssa/seth/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In yesterday's post, “My 7 Favorite Practices for Engineering the Good Life,” I included a curveball of sorts—right at the end. Chase down fear. While all seven have been game changers, that one claims the pinnacle. The fact is, it's the hardest one to embrace time and again, but it's never ceased to move my life forward in very clear, tangible ways. Still, every time I have to talk myself through the same process.… How can I possibly take on something this substantial? What am I thinking? That one's just too big, too complicated, too ambitious. This time, surely, you've overstretched, Sisson. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)

https://specials.centerpointe.com/offers/nssa/seth/ Bill Harris has been involved in personal development for nearly 40 years as a seeker, teacher, public speaker, author, musician, composer, therapist, workshop leader, and business owner. He has studied and practiced a wide range of traditional and modern transformational and therapeutic practices with a variety of teachers. Bill has studied music composition with world-renowned Czech composer Tomas Svoboda and Spanish composer Salvador Brotons, is also a nationally known jazz saxophonist, and has been a private pilot since 1995, flying a Socata TBM 900. Bill is a long time student of the brain and current brain research, contemporary psychology, the evolution of nonlinear systems (chaos theory), and the effects of a wide range of neuro-technologies on human change and evolution. He is a Certified Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming and is trained in Ericksonian Hypnosis. The Founder and CEO of Centerpointe Research Institute, Bill is the creator of Holosync® audio technology, used by well over two million people in 193 countries. Based on research at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the world-famous Menninger Clinic, Holosync® calms the brain’s limbic system, enhances the prefrontal cortex, and creates changes in the brain’s electric activity, allowing the creation of meditative states, enhanced creativity, increased focus and concentration, increased willpower and ability to self-regulate behavior, and many other beneficial mental and emotional capabilities. He is the author of two bestselling books, Thresholds of the Mind and The New Science of Super-Awareness. Bill is also the creator of The Life Principles Integration Process™, a series of three online courses covering the practical utilization of cognitive psychology, metaphysics, and achievement psychology. In addition to his own workshops and video courses, Bill is a frequent speaker at scientific and transformational forums, conferences, and podcasts and is known for his ability to explain difficult subjects in an engaging and easy to understand way. He has shared the stage with many top human potential leaders, including The Dalai Lama, Jack Canfield, Dr. Stephen Covey, and Ken Wilber, and in 2003 was invited to address the United Nations Values Caucus. Bill is a member of the Advisory Board of Self Enhancement, Inc., an organization helping inner-city young people and a major donor to several charities helping underprivileged children; a founding member of the Transformational Leadership Council started by best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul author Jack Canfield; and an Inaugural Member of Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute. https://specials.centerpointe.com/offers/nssa/seth/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices