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We're shoveling out from the winter storm of apathy and despair this week on Sustainability Now! Your host, Justin Mog, is delighted to welcome back into the studio Dr. Natasha DeJarnett to talk about the next installment of the UofL Envirome Institute's “& Science” series, coming up on Thursday, Feb. 5th, with a focus on History & Science. The event begins with a reception at 5:15 pm, and the panel begins promptly at 6:00 pm. It's taking place at Roots 101 African-American Museum (124 N 1st St). Please join us for the third installment of the “& Science” Forums organized by UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. During History & Science, we will celebrate community heroes and hear from an expert panel on the key intersections of history and science. The panel will discuss historic infrastructure affecting environmental health disparities; examine the policy and legal frameworks that shape local climate and environmental conditions; and encourage widespread participation in strengthening Louisville's environment. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-science-tickets-1979812499481. The evening will feature: Speakers: • Dr. John Chenault (Associate Professor, Director of Anti-Racism Initiatives, UofL) • Ms. Hannah Drake (Cultural Strategist; Co-Executive Director, IDEAS xLab; Co-Founder, (Un)Known Project) • Dr. Swannie Jett (Chief Executive Officer, Park DuValle Community Health Center) • Dr. Lynn Pohl (Archivist, The Filson Historical Society) • The Honorable Attica Scott (Former Kentucky State Representative for District 41; Director of Special Projects, Forward Justice Action Network) • Dr. Monica Unseld (Founder and Executive Director, Until Justice Data Partners) "& Science" Trailblazer Awardee: • Dr. Kevin W. Cosby (Senior Pastor, St. Stephen Baptist Church; President, Simmons College of Kentucky) Also Featuring: • Dr. Natasha DeJarnett (Assistant Professor, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, UofL) • Dr. Ricky L. Jones (Professor and Past Chair, Pan-African Studies; Baldwin-King Scholar-in-Residence, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, UofL) About the Series: The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute is hosting this quarterly health forum called “& Science". The third installment of the series will focus on History & Science, featuring leaders from different historical and scientific backgrounds. The “& Science” series provides a community forum for conversations at the intersection of health, the environment & science. Topics explored throughout the first year of the series include communication, faith, history, art & science. Natasha DeJarnett, PhD, MPH, BCES, is the co-founder of the “& Science” series, an Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine, and a researcher with UofL's Envirome Institute (https://louisville.edu/envirome). Dr. DeJarnett's research interests include the cardiovascular health burden of extreme heat exposure, air quality, and environmental health disparities. In addition, Dr. DeJarnett is passionate about environmental health research that informs policies and empowering communities through research engagement. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

Le branding est l’un des leviers de création de valeur les plus sous-estimés du monde du capital-investissement. Si les fonds de private equity excellent en effet dans l’identification d’entreprises prometteuses et l’optimisation de leurs structures financières, l’image de marque est souvent reléguée au second plan, réduite à des logos et des chartes graphiques au lieu de la traiter comme un actif stratégique. Or, les faits démontrent qu’il s’agit d’une erreur. Un investissement stratégique dans la valeur de la marque peut transformer radicalement la perception du marché et, in fine, la valorisation de l’entreprise. Marc Rust, directeur de création et stratège de marque chez Consequently Creative, démontre depuis des années que le branding mérite sa place à la table du comité stratégique de l’entreprise. Un de ses faits d’armes — avoir fait passer une entreprise de 80 à 120 millions de dollars uniquement grâce au branding — illustre parfaitement ce qu’un positionnement stratégique peut accomplir lorsqu’il est correctement déployé.Voici le compte-rendu de mon interview avec Marc depuis Boston. Branding et capital-investissement : valoriser les ETI grâce au storytelling Le terme « branding » pose d’emblée un problème dans l’univers du capital-investissement. Lors d’événements de networking, Marc Rust constate que mentionner le branding provoque ce qu’il appelle une « disruption cognitive » Le capital-investissement (en anglais : private equity) est un mode d’investissement de capital où un investisseur ou fonds d’investissement utilise des capitaux pour acheter des parts d’une entreprise non cotée en bourse. Source: Wikipedia Le branding n’est pas qu’une affaire de logos Le mot « branding » pose problème d’entrée de jeu dans les milieux professionnels, même dans les pays anglo-saxons. Quand il discute avec d’autres professionnels, Marc Rust observe que le simple fait de prononcer ce terme provoque ce qu’il appelle une « disruption cognitive ». Par là il entend que ses interlocuteurs pensent aussitôt à l’identité visuelle, un sujet qui leur paraît bien éloigné des préoccupations sérieuses de l’investissement en capital. Peu ont une idée précise de ce que recouvre ce terme de branding. Les autres le balaient d’un revers de main, le réduisant à un travail de graphistes. C’est passer à côté de l’essentiel : le branding et le message sont de puissants moteurs de croissance. Ils doivent nourrir la stratégie dès le départ, et non être plaqués après coup comme un simple habillage. Selon Marc Rust, la vraie définition du branding, c’est « ce que vous représentez dans l’esprit des personnes que vous cherchez à toucher et à convaincre ». Ce n’est pas une valeur innée de l'entreprise. C’est au contraire un objet qu’elle peut façonner par un travail appliqué et un investissement constant. Tout se joue dans la distinction entre ce que produit l’entreprise et l’apport de valeur au client. La plupart des organisations axent leur communication sur leurs prestations et leurs savoir-faire. Pourtant, répondre à la question « en quoi cela compte pour le client » permet de mieux cerner les difficultés, les attentes et les objectifs du public visé. C’est reconnaître que le message ne s’adresse pas à l’entreprise mais à ses clients, et qu’il faut donc leur parler dans leur langue, et non dans un jargon incompréhensible. Le capital-investissement aujourd’hui Le paysage du capital-investissement s’est profondément transformé depuis dix ans. L’approche classique — racheter une entreprise, tailler dans les effectifs, la rendre « lean and mean » (efficace et compétitive), puis la revendre — ne correspond plus ni aux attentes des marchés actuels ni à celles des talents qu’ils cherchent à attirer. Les fonds qui réussissent ont adopté une autre philosophie. Il accompagnent les entreprises cible, créent de la valeur tangible dans le long terme, puis préparent une stratégie de sortie (« exit strategy ») qui reflète cette valeur accumulée. Cette évolution donne une importance incomparable au branding, car la création de valeur repose autant sur la perception que sur la réalité du terrain. Quand on évoque le branding dans le capital investissement, la plupart des gens pensent aussitôt à l’identité visuelle — un sujet qui leur semble sans rapport avec les activités sérieuses d’investissement. À tort, estime Marc Rust. Visuel réalisé avec Midjourney Un branding efficace suppose que l’on soit capable de s’adresser à plusieurs publics à la fois. L’alignement interne vient en premier. Ceux qui conçoivent les produits et services doivent avoir une vue très claire de la valeur perçue de leur entreprise, surtout en période de transition. Après une acquisition, cet alignement est souvent mis à rude épreuve. Les salariés se posent des questions sur les intentions de la nouvelle direction, les suppressions de postes éventuelles, le cap stratégique qui sera donné. Chez Consequently Creative, nous répondons à ces exigences posées par ces turbulences en réunissant les équipes pour mettre en exergue ce qui les définit, en construisant un récit autour de la logique d’acquisition et d’un projet d’avenir ancré dans les forces existantes plutôt que dans les transformations imposées par le haut de la pyramide. Au-delà de l’interne, les entreprises doivent aussi se positionner clairement face à leurs concurrents et partenaires. Et enfin il y a les clients, qui seront au cœur de la croissance pendant la période de transition, et enfin l’acquéreur potentiel qui représente l’opportunité de sortie. Chacun de ces publics mérite une attention particulière, et le branding fournit le cadre pour s’adresser à tous de manière cohérente, tout en préservant un fil narratif commun. Une marque forte se paie au prix fort Les acquéreurs acceptent de payer une surcote significative pour les actifs dotés d’une image de marque solide. Les entreprises qui dégagent une impression de qualité et de cohérence obtiennent donc de meilleures valorisations, quel que soit le secteur. Cet avantage se manifeste à chaque point de contact : présence sur le marché, qualité du service client, professionnalisme du processus commercial, présentation des produits, façon de décrire et de positionner les offres. L’essentiel est de tout centrer sur le client : lui expliquer en quoi cela le concerne et comment telle ou telle fonctionnalité répond à sa situation particulière. Les acquéreurs acceptent de payer une surcote significative pour les actifs dotés d’une image de marque solide, affirme Marc Rust. Visuel réalisé avec Midjourney Construire une marque va bien au-delà de la communication marketing. Et sur ce terrain, les ETI disposent d’un avantage que les grands groupes n’ont pas. N’ayant pas d’image ancrée dans les esprits depuis des décennies, elles jouissent d’une souplesse inaccessible aux acteurs historiques. Elles peuvent se présenter comme des innovateurs même lorsque leur offre n’a rien de révolutionnaire, ou mettre en avant la technologie, les besoins clients ou adopter différents angles d’approche. Prétendre que les entreprises de taille moyenne n’auraient pas les moyens d’investir sérieusement dans le branding reviendrait à passer à côté de cette opportunité. Le budget consacré à la marque devrait au contraire être généreux, précisément parce que le retour sur investissement peut être considérable et que, sur ce terrain, l’agilité l’emporte sur la taille. L’IA : un outil, pas une solution La révolution de l’intelligence artificielle a créé de nouvelles tentations pour les entreprises en quête de raccourcis. Des outils génèrent désormais logos, déclarations de mission (« mission statements ») et architectures de marque complètes en un clin d’œil. Mais Marc Rust nous met en garde : traiter l’IA comme une solution, c’est oublier ce qu’elle est vraiment — une technologie qui doit intervenir à la toute fin du processus stratégique. Illustration de la méthode POST préconisée par Marc Rust. Celle-ci indique clairement dans quel ordre il faut procéder pour mettre en œuvre une technologie avec succès. Image réalisée avec Gemini et Adobe Photoshop. La méthode POST qu’il préconise commence par comprendre les personnes (le public visé), puis définir les objectifs (les buts commerciaux), ensuite élaborer la stratégie (comment y parvenir), et seulement alors choisir la technologie. Inverser cette séquence — adopter l’IA parce que tout le monde s’y met — c’est exactement le contraire de ce qu’il faut faire. Le danger du branding piloté par l’IA, c’est qu’on finit par tout accepter sans esprit critique. Quand les outils produisent du contenu à la chaîne, l’utilisateur devient un récepteur passif : il ferme les yeux et laisse la machine tenir le volant. Marc Rust cite le chanteur Tom Waits : « Le monde est un enfer, et la mauvaise littérature enlaidit encore notre souffrance ». L’IA aggrave ce problème quand elle est déployée sans réflexion, en générant des contenus sans aspérité, incapables de différencier une entreprise sur un marché encombré. Le contenu médiocre existait avant l’IA, mais l’intelligence artificielle amplifie le phénomène. Le monde est un enfer, et la mauvaise littérature enlaidit encore notre souffrance.Tom Waits Cela dit, l’IA rend de vrais services quand on l’utilise à bon escient : brainstorming, génération d’idées, test de concepts, synthèse de données. Elle fait un excellent sparring partner pour la réflexion stratégique. L’essentiel est de garder la main — de rester maître plutôt que de céder le contrôle à des systèmes automatisés incapables de comprendre le contexte métier ou les dynamiques concurrentielles. Branding B2B : l’impératif relationnel L’idée selon laquelle les entreprises B2B auraient moins besoin de branding que celles qui s’adressent au grand public mérite sérieusement d’être battue en brèche. Le branding, c’est essentiellement le fait de créer des liens. Ce qui nous rappelle la fameuse phrase de Bernard Cova : « Le lien importe plus que le bien« . Et ces liens impliquent que ce sont les humains qui prennent des décisions — qu’ils soient consommateurs individuels ou acheteurs institutionnels. Au supermarché, on choisit souvent le plus beau produit plutôt que celui dont la facture est objectivement supérieure. Les achats B2B obéissent à des ressorts similaires : tout le monde veut travailler avec des entreprises qui paraissent compétentes, innovantes et en phase avec ses propres valeurs. « L’idée selon laquelle les entreprises B2B auraient moins besoin de branding que celles qui s’adressent au grand public mérite d’être sérieusement battue en brèche » Certes, le branding B2B peut nécessiter moins d’investissement dans la durée que le B2C, car il dépend moins d’une présence permanente sur les réseaux sociaux ou de campagnes de retargeting publicitaire. Mais les ressorts fondamentaux restent les mêmes : bâtir la confiance par un apport de valeur constant dans le temps. Chaque interaction avec une entreprise devrait apporter quelque chose d’utile, et c’est l’accumulation de ces apports de valeur qui crée la confiance. Valeur + valeur + valeur = confiance — une équation qui vaut aussi bien pour le B2B que le B2C. L’impératif : faire sortir les anecdotes du placard Quelle est l’erreur la plus répandue chez les fonds de private equity qui effectuent un rebranding après une acquisition ? C’est de foncer tête baissée sans chercher à comprendre les publics concernés, nous explique Marc. Cette critique ne vise pas à dénigrer les professionnels du capital-investissement — elle reflète simplement le fait que l’expertise en branding n’est pas leur cœur de métier. La solution, c’est de s’associer à des agences qui savent comment l’empathie nourrit à la fois la croissance et la culture d’entreprise. Se précipiter sur un rafraîchissement visuel sans travail stratégique préalable, c’est passer à côté des « raisons d’y croire » (reasons to believe) qu’une vraie étude aurait pu faire émerger. Marc Rust illustre son propos par deux exemples parlants. En travaillant avec un groupe propriétaire d’une centaine de résidences pour seniors aux États-Unis, son équipe a découvert que les résidents n’étaient pas la cible marketing principale. En réalité, le vrai client dans la plupart des cas « la fille aînée » — le membre de la famille qui endosse généralement le rôle d’aidant auprès de parents vieillissants — car c’est elle qui prend les décisions dans la plupart des foyers. Cette découverte a bouleversé le message, le positionnement et toute l’approche marketing de l’entreprise, produisant ainsi une différenciation bien plus nette que celle des concurrents qui continuaient à s’adresser directement aux résidents. De même, une étude menée pour le Simmons College de Boston a révélé que les femmes choisissaient cet établissement pour la qualité de ses enseignements. Le genre n’était en fait qu’un critère secondaire. Cette découverte a permis de construire un storytelling bien plus riche autour des programmes, des enseignants et des débouchés, sous le thème délibérément fédérateur du leadership, plutôt qu’un discours centré sur le genre. Le prix de la négligence Ce qui laisse peut-être le plus perplexe, c’est la fréquence à laquelle les acquéreurs délaissent leurs cibles sitôt la transaction bouclée. Des entreprises sont rachetées — parfois à prix d’or — puis laissées à l’abandon au lieu d’être accompagnées vers leur potentiel de croissance. Marc Rust compare le développement d’une entreprise à la culture d’une plante : une graine poussera avec un minimum d’attention, mais un tuteur qui aide la vigne à grimper vers la lumière produit des plants plus vigoureux et des fruits plus gros. Le même principe vaut pour les sociétés acquises. Négliger la transformation de la marque conduit à des échecs prévisibles. Les équipes ne peuvent pas adhérer à une stratégie si personne n’a pris la peine d’énoncer clairement ce que l’entreprise représente. Les clients ne perçoivent pas la valeur si elle reste inexprimée. La culture se fissure faute d’alignement interne, et ce désalignement engendre des résistances qui sapent l’efficacité commerciale. À terme, le marché ne sait plus ce que l’entreprise incarne, le positionnement concurrentiel s’érode. Et en fin de compte, l’opportunité d’investissement s’évapore, emportant avec elle la surcote que le branding stratégique aurait pu générer. Perspectives : tendances 2026 et au-delà Trois tendances méritent l’attention des professionnels du capital-investissement soucieux de créer de la valeur par la marque. Premièrement, le changement générationnel a profondément modifié les attentes des collaborateurs comme des clients. Les millennials et la génération Z veulent travailler pour des organisations qui se préoccupent de leur public et portent des valeurs auxquelles ils peuvent s’identifier. L’ancien manuel du private equity — acheter, dégraisser, revendre — n’attire plus ni les talents ni la fidélité client nécessaires à une croissance durable. Deuxièmement, l’IA exige une implication volontaire, et non une acceptation passive. Comprendre ces outils et les déployer avec discernement — tout en préservant le jugement humain — distinguera les fonds qui réussissent de ceux qui se noient dans un contenu générique. Les gagnants garderont les yeux ouverts, utilisant l’IA pour des tâches précises au lieu de la laisser piloter les décisions. Troisièmement, les relations d’affaires exigent qu’on respecte les étapes de la confiance. Le développement commercial reste fondamentalement une affaire de lien humain, mais trop d’entreprises veulent conclure avant d’avoir instauré cette confiance. L’équivalent d’une demande en mariage au premier rendez-vous s’affiche quotidiennement dans des demandes de mise en relation sur LinkedIn qui brûlent l’étape de la démonstration de valeur. Comprendre qu’une relation se construit par des contacts répétés et un apport de valeur régulier constitue un véritable avantage concurrentiel. Quant aux opportunités d’investissement dans l’IA, Marc Rust se montre prudemment optimiste. Il a récemment accompagné un éditeur de logiciels pour drones ayant racheté une société d’IA afin d’améliorer leurs capacités d’analyse vidéo pour des applications de défense — permettant des décisions tactiques plus rapides tout en réduisant le besoin de surveillance humaine permanente. Voilà un usage intelligent de l’IA comme outil, précisément le modèle qui mérite qu’on y investisse. Reste que le boom actuel attire inévitablement des sociétés qui affichent une valeur hypothétique. La vigilance s’impose. La créativité, un avantage concurrentiel L’observation la plus préoccupante de Marc Rust concerne peut-être la façon dont les dirigeants assimilent créativité et risque. C’est un contresens total : la créativité est l’outil le plus puissant pour se différencier et croître. Sur des marchés noyés sous l’uniformité générée par l’IA, la créativité humaine et un point de vue qui dérange deviennent plus précieux que jamais. Les entreprises qui prospéreront seront celles qui auront l’audace d’être différentes — d’avancer avec un parti pris affirmé pendant que leurs concurrents se fondent dans un positionnement interchangeable. Prenons la métaphore du recrutement. Quand ils reçoivent un candidat en entretien, les recruteurs ne cherchent pas à vérifier s’il possède les compétences requises — cette question a été tranchée en amont. Ils cherchent à savoir s’il est différent, s’il apporte une énergie susceptible de bousculer les habitudes. Il en va de même pour les entreprises : la différenciation attire l’attention et justifie une valorisation supérieure, tandis que l’uniformité conduit à être traité comme une commodité. Aux entrepreneurs désireux d’attirer du capital investissement, le conseil est simple : construisez un récit clair, exprimé dans le langage de vos interlocuteurs plutôt qu’en jargon interne. Assurez l’alignement dans toute l’organisation. Mobilisez vos commerciaux pour qu’ils relaient ce récit. Identifiez les passionnés au sein de l’entreprise et donnez-leur la parole — l’enthousiasme sincère est plus convaincant que la communication institutionnelle la plus léchée. Ces étapes préparent le terrain pour une valorisation maximale avant l’entrée d’un fonds et posent les bases d’une croissance soutenue sous la nouvelle gouvernance. Branding et soif de croissance Alimenter la création de valeur par le branding en capital-investissement. Image générée avec Gemini à partir de notre texte Le branding en capital-investissement pose en définitive une question simple : quelle est votre soif de croissance ? La réponse à cette question est source de croissance ou de décroissance, de fructification des investissements ou de stagnation. C’est ce qui fait que les multiples de sortie récompensent la vision stratégique ou sanctionnent la négligence de la marque. Dans un monde où la perception façonne de plus en plus la réalité, les fonds qui maîtrisent le storytelling stratégique capteront une valeur sublimée — faisant passer des entreprises de 80 à 120 millions de dollars, ou bien plus encore. The post Capital-investissement : le branding est un atout stratégique appeared first on Marketing and Innovation.

Private equity branding remains one of the most underestimated levers for value creation in the investment world. While PE firms excel at identifying promising companies and optimising their financial structures, branding is frequently treated as an afterthought, reduced to logos and colour palettes rather than strategic assets. Yet the evidence suggests otherwise: strategic brand investment can dramatically shift market perception and, ultimately, company valuation. Marc Rust, Creative Director and Brand Strategist at Consequently Creative, has spent years demonstrating that branding deserves a seat at the strategy table. His striking claim that he transformed an $80 million company to look like a $120 million company through branding alone captures the essence of what strategic messaging can achieve when properly deployed. How Private Equity Branding Is Transforming Company Valuation With Storytelling The term “branding” itself creates immediate problems in private equity settings. At networking events, Rust finds that mentioning branding triggers what he calls “cognitive disruption” Beyond Logos: Redefining What Branding Actually Means The term “branding” itself creates immediate problems in professional settings. At networking events, Rust finds that mentioning branding triggers what he calls “cognitive disruption” – people immediately think of visual identity work that seems irrelevant to serious investment activities. Many professionals lack any clear definition of what branding encompasses, while others dismiss it as superficial design work. This misconception misses the fundamental truth: branding and messaging represent a powerful force for business growth that should inform strategy from the outset, not be bolted on afterwards as a cosmetic exercise. The real definition of branding, Rust argues, is “what you stand for in the minds of the people that you’re trying to reach, convert, and move into action.” This is not something companies own outright; rather, it is something they can influence through deliberate effort and sustained investment. The critical distinction lies between what companies do and why it matters. Most organisations focus their communications on deliverables and capabilities. Yet answering the question of why it matters opens doors to deeper insight about audience pain points, goals, and outcomes. This shift acknowledges that messaging exists not for the company but for its buyers, requiring communication in their language rather than internal jargon. The Evolution of Private Equity Strategy The private equity landscape has fundamentally changed over the past decade. The old-school approach – acquiring a company, trimming the fat, making it lean and mean, then finding a suitable buyer – no longer resonates with contemporary markets or the talent those markets require. Successful PE firms have embraced a different philosophy: nurturing acquired companies, building genuine value over time, and then pursuing exit strategies that reflect accumulated worth. This evolution makes branding more important than ever because value creation depends on perception as much as operational reality. When thinking about branding in private Equity, most people immediately think of visual identity work. All that seems irrelevant to serious investment activities even though it’s blatantly wrong, Mac Rust believes. Visual made with Midjourney Effective branding requires understanding multiple audiences simultaneously. Internal alignment comes first – the people who build products and deliver services need clarity about what their company stands for, especially during periods of transition. Post-acquisition, this alignment frequently suffers as employees wonder about new leadership, potential job losses, and strategic direction. Consequently Creative addresses this turbulence by bringing teams together to celebrate what they stand for, building stories around acquisition rationale and forward-looking plans grounded in existing strengths rather than imposed transformations. Beyond internal audiences, companies must establish clear market positioning relative to competitors and ecosystem partners. Finally, there are the buyers who will drive revenue growth during the holding period and, ultimately, the acquiring company that represents the exit opportunity. Each audience requires thoughtful attention, and branding provides the framework for addressing all of them coherently while maintaining a consistent core narrative. The Valuation Premium of Strong Brands Buyers demonstrably pay premiums for assets with strong brand equity. Companies that look more upscale and feel right command higher prices regardless of sector. This premium extends across every touchpoint: market presence, customer service quality, sales process sophistication, product presentation, and how offerings are described and positioned. The key lies in making everything about the audience – answering why customers should care and how specific features apply to their particular situations. Buyers demonstrably pay premiums for assets with strong brand equity, Rust declares. Visual made with Midjourney Building a brand encompasses far more than marketing communications. Yet smaller companies actually hold advantages here that larger organisations lack. Without established brand perceptions moulded into market consciousness over decades, mid-market companies enjoy flexibility that industry giants cannot match. They can position themselves as something new even when their offerings are not particularly novel, or emphasise technology, audience needs, or other differentiating angles. The argument that mid-market companies lack resources for serious branding investment misses this opportunity – budget allocation to branding should be generous precisely because returns can be substantial and the competitive playing field favours agility over scale. AI as Tool, Not Solution The artificial intelligence revolution has created new temptations for companies seeking branding shortcuts. Tools now generate logos, mission statements, and complete brand architectures almost instantly. But Rust cautions strongly against treating AI as a solution rather than what it actually is: a technology that should come last in any strategic process. The POST method he advocates begins with understanding people (your audience), then defining objectives (business goals), followed by strategy (how to achieve those goals), and only then selecting technology. Flipping this sequence – jumping on AI because everyone else has it – represents precisely the wrong approach to brand development. The danger of AI-driven branding lies in acceptance without scrutiny. When tools generate content quickly, users become passive recipients rather than active directors, keeping their eyes closed and allowing technology into the driver’s seat. Rust draws on singer-songwriter Tom Waits: “The world is a hellish place and bad writing is destroying the quality of our suffering.” AI contributes to this problem when deployed thoughtlessly, generating content that lacks the provocative point of view necessary to differentiate companies in crowded markets. Bad content existed before AI, but artificial intelligence is intensifying the problem. The world is a hellish place and bad writing is destroying the quality of our sufferingTom Waits That said, AI offers genuine utility when approached correctly. Brainstorming, idea generation, concept testing, and data synthesis all benefit from AI assistance. The technology serves well as a sounding board for strategic thinking. The crucial distinction is maintaining human agency – staying in the driver’s seat rather than ceding control to automated systems that cannot understand business context or competitive dynamics. B2B Private Equity Branding: The Relationship Imperative The notion that B2B companies need branding less than consumer-facing businesses deserves serious challenge. Branding fundamentally concerns relationship-building, and relationships involve humans making decisions regardless of whether they represent individual consumers or institutional buyers. When someone purchases at a supermarket, they often choose the best-looking product rather than the one with objectively superior ingredients. B2B purchasing follows similar patterns – everyone wants to work with companies that appear capable, innovative, and aligned with their values. “The notion that B2B companies need branding less than consumer-facing businesses deserves serious challenge” B2B branding may require less ongoing investment than B2C equivalents because it depends less on constant social media presence and retargeting campaigns. However, the fundamental mechanics remain identical: building trust through consistent value delivery over time. Each interaction with a company should provide something useful, and these value contributions compound into trust. Value + value + value = trust – a formula that applies regardless of whether customers are individuals or organisations. The Research Imperative: Discovering Hidden Stories The biggest mistake private equity firms make when rebranding after acquisition is proceeding without empathy for audiences. This criticism is not meant to disparage PE professionals – it simply reflects that branding expertise lies outside their core competencies. The solution involves partnering with agencies that understand how empathy drives both growth and culture. Jumping straight to visual refresh without strategic groundwork means missing reasons to believe that proper research would uncover. Rust illustrates this with two compelling examples. Working with a company owning approximately 100 senior living properties across the United States, his team discovered that residents were not actually the primary marketing audience. Instead, the “adult daughter” – typically the family member who becomes caregiver for ageing parents – drives decision-making in most families. This insight transformed messaging, positioning, and the entire marketing approach, creating stronger differentiation than competitors who continued addressing residents directly. Similarly, research for Simmons College in Boston revealed that women chose the institution for its academics, with its all-female status being secondary rather than the primary draw. This finding enabled far richer storytelling around academic programmes, distinguished instructors, and career outcomes under a unifying theme of “leadership by design” rather than gender-focused messaging. The Cost of Neglect Perhaps most puzzling is the frequency with which acquiring companies simply neglect their purchases after transactions close. Businesses get acquired – sometimes at significant cost – and then allowed to wither rather than being nurtured toward growth potential. Rust compares business development to plant cultivation: seeds will grow with minimal attention, but structured support – like a stake helping a vine climb toward sunlight – produces stronger plants bearing larger fruits. The same principle applies to acquired companies. Neglecting brand transformation leads to predictable failures. Teams cannot understand strategy without clear articulation of what the company stands for. Customers fail to perceive value when it goes unexpressed. Culture fractures without internal alignment, and misalignment breeds resistance that undermines sales effectiveness. Eventually, the market loses sight of what the company represents, competitive positioning erodes, and the investment opportunity dissipates along with the premium that strategic branding could have created. Looking Ahead: Trends for 2026 and Beyond Three trends deserve attention from private equity professionals focused on brand-driven value creation. First, generational shifts have fundamentally altered workforce and customer expectations. Millennials and Gen Z want to work for organisations that care about their audiences and hold values they can identify with personally. The old PE playbook of acquire, strip, and flip no longer attracts the talent or customer loyalty necessary for sustainable growth. Second, AI requires proactive engagement rather than passive acceptance. Understanding these tools and deploying them strategically – while maintaining human judgment – will separate successful firms from those drowning in generic content. The winners will keep their eyes open, using AI for specific purposes rather than allowing it to drive business decisions. Third, relationship dynamics demand respect for courtship conventions. Business development remains fundamentally about human connection, yet many organisations rush toward closing before establishing trust. The equivalent of proposing marriage on a first date appears constantly in LinkedIn solicitations that skip value demonstration entirely. Understanding that relationships require multiple touches and consistent value delivery provides competitive advantage. As for AI investment opportunities, Rust maintains cautious optimism. He worked recently with a drone software company that acquired an AI firm to enhance video data analysis for defence applications, enabling faster tactical decisions while reducing the need for constant human monitoring. This represents AI used thoughtfully as a tool – precisely the model that deserves investment. However, the current boom inevitably attracts companies claiming value where none exists. Scrutiny remains essential. Creativity as Competitive Advantage Perhaps the most troubling observation Rust offers concerns how business leaders equate creativity with risk. This equation represents a fundamental misunderstanding: creativity is the single most powerful tool for achieving differentiation and growth. In markets awash with AI-generated sameness, human creativity and provocative perspective become more valuable than ever. The firms that thrive will be those with the audacity to be different – to push forward with distinctive points of view while competitors retreat to forgettable positioning. Consider hiring as an analogy. When reviewing candidates, interviewers are not determining whether applicants possess necessary qualifications – that was answered before the interview. Instead, they seek to understand whether candidates are different, whether they bring passion that will challenge existing thinking. The same applies to companies: differentiation commands attention and premium value, while sameness leads to commodity pricing. For founders considering private equity investment, the advice is straightforward: develop a clear story expressed in audience-appropriate language rather than internal jargon. Ensure alignment throughout the organisation. Engage sales teams as amplifiers of that narrative. Find passionate people within the company and give them voice – authentic enthusiasm proves more compelling than polished corporate communications. These steps position companies for maximum pre-acquisition valuation and set the stage for continued growth under new ownership. Private Equity Branding and Hunger for Growth Fueling Value Creation with Private Equity branding. Image generated wth Gemini from our text Private equity branding ultimately asks a simple question: how hungry are you for growth? The answer determines whether acquired companies flourish or fade, whether investments multiply or stagnate, and whether exit multiples reward strategic vision or punish brand neglect. In a world where perception increasingly drives reality, the firms that master strategic storytelling will capture disproportionate value – transforming $80 million companies into $120 million ones, and perhaps far beyond. The post Private Equity Branding Enhances Valuation Through Storytelling appeared first on Marketing and Innovation.

The Rev. Kevin Cosby is the pastor at St. Stevens Church and the president of Simmons College in Louisville. Dr. Ricky Jones is a University of Louisville, Pan-African Studies professor, the winner of "Best Opinion Writer Award" for his Courier-Journal column which provides some of the most penetrating and controversial writing in the publication. Dr. Jones and Dr. Cosby were the keynote speakers at the Louisville branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History Dinner that occurred December 19th at the Ketucky Center for African American Heritage.

This week on Truth To Power, we bring you the Faith & Science Forum held on the evening of December 11, 2025 at St. Stephen Baptist Church on 15th St. During this, the second installment of the "& Science" Forums, we heard from an expert panel discussing the key intersections of faith & science. UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute is hosting this new quarterly series called “& Science"" which provides a community forum for conversations at the intersection of health, the environment & science. This installment of the series features leaders from different faith traditions with the following objectives: Explore key intersections of faith & science; Discuss challenges & opportunities for voices of faith in a time of climate crisis; Share examples of faith community responses to matters of health & environmental concerns; Envision a brighter future for faith & science. Panel Speakers include: • Dr. Kevin W. Cosby (Senior Pastor of St. Stephen Baptist Church and President of Simmons College of Kentucky) • Dr. Angelique Johnson (CEO/Founder, MEMStim LLC) • Dr. Justin Mog (Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, University of Louisville) • Waylon Riley (Youth Program Manager & Assistant Camp Director, Trager Family JCC) • Rev. Dr. Leah Schade (Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship, Lexington Theological Seminary)" Watch a full recording of the evening at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPI6O1u2lLo On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://forwardradio.org

With more than 15 years of experience in the purpose and impact space, Whitney Dailey is a thought leader at the intersection of purpose and communications. At Allison, Whitney serves as Managing Director, Purpose and leads the agency's Purpose Center of Excellence – a dedicated team specializing in Purpose brand strategy and impact leadership, backed by Allison's global network of more than 1,000+ creatives and storytellers. She has personally authored upwards of 400 articles and 30 research reports on sustainability, social justice, and social impact topics and shared her message from the digital wavelengths of myriad podcasts, the lectern at Harvard University the stage of Sundance and Fordham's Responsible Business and Future Fashion Coalitions. In her previous role as Senior Vice President of Purpose Marketing, Research & Insights at Porter Novelli, Whitney transformed the agency into a Purpose-driven organization through powerful thought leadership, communications and marketing. Whitney holds an MBA in Environmental Management from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a BA in Business Administration from the George Washington University. She also earned an MBA Certificate in Clean Energy and Sustainability from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She is a frequent guest lecturer at colleges and universities including Boston College, Boston University and Simmons College and was an adjunct professor at Boston College during the 2022-2023 school year. Whitney was named a Top 100 Giving Influencer on Twitter by Give Local America in 2015 and in 2019, was a finalist for PR News Platinum Awards PR Professional of the Year. In 2024, she was named to the PRWeek Women of Distinction List. 

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Terence Lester, who is a minister, speaker, community activist, author, and founder of Love Beyond Walls, a not-for-profit organization focused on poverty awareness and community mobilization. He also serves as the director of public policy and social change and as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky (HBCU). And he's the author of the book that we're discussing today, From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice (published by IVP Academic). In our conversation, Dr. Lester tells us about his personal story and educational journey, and reflects with us about matters of educational justice and injustice in higher education. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. Josh Caroll, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, and Rev. Daniel Parham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a panel discussion. It includes the following guests:Egberto Willies is a political activist, author, political blogger, radio show host, business owner, software developer, web designer, and mechanical engineer in Kingwood, TX. Egberto is Host/Producer of Politics Done Right aired on Pacifica Network's KPFT 90.1 FM and other networks. Read his articles at his "Egberto Off The Record" Substack newsletter atpoliticsdoneright.com/newsletter.Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Master in Public Policy program at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, numerous articles, and the Host of the New Books Network's public policy channel.Lincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. He is the author of nine books and his writings have appeared at CNN, Reuters, the New York Times, NBC, the San Francisco Examiner and numerous other media platforms. For more of Lincolns work you can subscribe to his Substack Kibitzing with Lincoln at /lincolnmitchell.substack.com/.Aaron Rosenthal is the Research Director with North Star Policy Action, a think tank dedicated to improving the lives of working Minnesotans. Prior to North Star, Aaron worked as the Senior Research Specialist with the Council on Criminal Justice and was an assistant professor at Simmons College in Boston.Part 1:Topics:-The health care crisis in the US.-The reaction of Trump to the lawmakers' reminding armed services personnel of their duty respecting unlawful orders.-Anti-abortion laws that are causing women to die for lack of medical care-The Trump crime familyPart2:-Trump's 'health care plan'The need for a US "new New Deal"- The need for more MTG-like defectorsWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features DeJuan Wheat, a former Louisville basketball guard and current Simmons College basketball coach. Wheat tells how playing for legendary coach Denny Crum has helped shape how he relates to players in his first year as a college head coach. Wheat finished his career at U of L, which ran from 1993-97, as the second-leading scorer in program history behind Darrell Griffith.

In this episode of Take the Stage, Brad Bialy sits down with Lia Taniguchi to unpack Bullhorn's 2025 Grid Talent Trends Report and explore how data, AI, and human connection are reshaping the candidate experience in staffing and recruiting. About the Guest Lia Taniguchi is the Senior Research Manager at Bullhorn, leading global market research that drives data-informed strategy for the staffing industry. With an MBA from Simmons College and a forthcoming MPH from Boston University, Lia brings a rare mix of analytical depth and human-centered insight to her work. Key Takeaways Only 26% of Gen Z candidates are actively using a recruiter—showing an urgent need for better engagement and support for younger talent. 54% of candidates stopped working with a recruiter due to slow or unclear communication, proving that speed and transparency are now table stakes. 88% of candidates rated their voice agent interview as as good as or better than speaking with a person, signaling growing comfort with AI-driven screening. Overall candidate satisfaction declined across every stage of the recruitment process in the past year, with speed and responsiveness dropping by 20%. Candidates want instant acknowledgment—most expect confirmation within minutes and status updates within one week, mirroring Amazon-style service expectations. Timestamps [00:45] – Introducing the Grid 2025 Talent Trends Report [03:20] – Why Gen Z is least satisfied with recruiters [06:30] – Setting higher expectations in a digital-native world [10:25] – The power of intergenerational mentorship in recruiting [13:40] – Can AI fix the application black hole? [17:10] – What candidates really mean by “speed and communication” [20:15] – Remembering the human impact behind every resume [24:00] – Using AI to give feedback to the “silver medalists” [28:15] – 88% of candidates rate voice agents as good as people [33:20] – Why candidate satisfaction is declining—and how to fix it [37:45] – Secret shopping your own candidate experience [46:20] – Specialization as the new superpower for staffing firms About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He's the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry's leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors and Offers Heard Take the Stage is presented by Haley Marketing. The old way of selling staffing is dead. Let's fix it—with smarter strategies and HUGE DISCOUNTS on modern lead-gen tools: https://bit.ly/Bialy20 Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host, Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 For 30 years, Benefits in a Card has delivered benefit plans designed specifically for the staffing industry—over 140 unique options with immediate coverage, unique perks like FreeRx, and solutions that reduce turnover while improving ACA compliance. Give your workforce benefits they'll actually use and give your staffing firm a competitive edge. Learn more at https://www.BenefitsInACard.com

John Hull is joined by Dr. Terence Lester to discuss their work with people experiencing homelessness. They share stories about the unhoused population, highlight the importance of proximity and listening to the community, and share practical ways we can love our neighbors who don't have an address.Learn more about Dr. Lester's new book, From Dropout to Doctorate at ivpress.com/from-dropout-to-doctorate. And make plans to join us at the CCDA Conference this November at ccda.org/conference.Terence Lester (PhD, Union Institute and University) is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author. He is the founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness about poverty, homelessness, and on community mobilization. He also serves as the director of public policy and social change and as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky (HBCU). He is the author of I See You, When We Stand, and All God's Children, and he coauthored with his daughter, Zion, the children's book, Zion Learns to See. He and his family live in Atlanta.John Hull serves as CEO of Everett Gospel Mission, Snohomish County's largest Christ-centered organization serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Since joining the Mission in 2006, John has held leadership roles across development, shelter operations, and strategic initiatives before becoming CEO in July 2024. Known for his innovative, relationship-based leadership, John has championed low-demand stabilizing shelter models, expanded holistic support services, and spearheaded initiatives like the Faith and Finances program and the Transformational Bed System “StepUp Beds”, now used by shelters nationwide. He co-leads EGM's Poverty 101 workshop to challenge stereotypes and strengthen community understanding of how to help without hurting. At the heart of his leadership is an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. John is committed to declaring and demonstrating God's love through every aspect of the Mission's work. His vision is clear: “Together, we can alleviate poverty, impact people's lives, and share God's love.”Connect with CCDA on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow CCDA on YouTube.

In this week's episode of Typology, I sit down with Dr. Terence Lester—an Enneagram Eight, author of From Dropout to Doctorate, and the visionary founder of Love Beyond Walls. Terence's story is as powerful as it is inspiring. From his early years in Atlanta to leading a movement that uplifts those experiencing poverty and homelessness, his journey embodies both courage and compassion. Together, we explore what it means to be an Enneagram Eight in the trenches of community work—wrestling with control, burnout, and the temptation to over-function. Terence opens up about a devastating car accident that reshaped his sense of identity, his relationship with productivity, and ultimately, his capacity for gratitude. We also dive into the intersection of action and contemplation, the influence of Henri Nouwen on Terence's life, and the healing power of reconciliation in his own family story. Along the way, Terence reminds us that leadership isn't about posturing but about vulnerability, presence, and the willingness to walk alongside others in their pain. This conversation is an invitation to rethink how we serve, how we love, and how we grow. You'll walk away with profound insights about resilience, healing, and the transformative power of the Enneagram.       ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist and author of From Dropout to Doctorate. He is the founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness about poverty, homelessness and community mobilization. He serves as the director of public policy and social change and as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky (HBCU). He received his PhD with a concentration in public policy and social change from Union Institute and University. Terence has authored four additional books with IVP, including one with his sixteen-year-old daughter, Zion, titled Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness. The other titles include I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People, When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together, and All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity.  Terence is known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to homelessness, poverty and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on ML K50, CNN, Good Morning America, Essence, TEDx, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC News, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, Upworthy and more. These campaigns have been viewed by millions of people worldwide. Terence is happily married to his best friend, Cecilia, and they have two amazing children, Zion Joy and Terence II.  Learn more about Dr. Lester by visiting his website at www.terencelester.org or follow on social media at @imterencelester or @lovebeyondwalls. 

A couple of major projects that the Louisville area has been watching for years appear to be inching forward — and we chat about them on the latest episode of the Access Louisville podcast.The two projects are the One Park development effort in Louisville and the redevelopment effort around the former Colgate-Palmolive Co. plant in Clarksville, Indiana. One Park is a massive mixed-use high-rise development from Jefferson Development Group planned near the intersection of Lexington Road and Grinstead Drive. Final state approval for tax increment financing, or TIF, for that project is “a couple weeks away,” the One Park team told Louisville Business First and WDRB News in a joint report. Nothing has really happened with the project since Kentucky's incentives board gave the first of two approvals needed to provide state support for the estimated $554 million development in early 2024.The news on Colgate is a new development team with Louisville-based Weyland Ventures at the helm. Weyland Ventures says it has plans for the historic former toothpaste factory, which closed in 2007. It's been used by businesses since but town officials have long wanted to see the riverfront property developed for something greater. Weyland joins the effort as an eminent domain case — brought by the town of Clarksville to acquire the former plant — has been dismissed in the wake of a settlement.“Their expertise in working collaboratively with communities to create vibrant and economically sustainable districts anchored by historic properties will result in a project of which we will all be proud," a statement from the town reads.We also chat about the latest with a new middle school being developed at the former Passport Health Plan site at 18th and Broadway, a new housing development in West Louisville and a new science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) building in the works from Simmons College. To wrap up the show, we talk about a new Five Iron Golf simulator coming to Downtown Louisville and the latest with a plan to build a new whitewater attraction at Origin Park in Clarksville. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify (which are linked above.) You can also listen in the player above.

This week on the podcast, I'm joined by my friend and fellow practitioner Esther Blum;  integrative dietitian, best-selling author, and someone who knows what it actually takes to feel better in perimenopause.   We get real about all of it - from postpartum hormone shifts, to the mental weight of motherhood, navigating HRT, and why women are done with being dismissed.   Esther shares what helped her reclaim her energy and identity (hint: it wasn't just supplements or sleep hygiene), and we talk through the deep nervous system shifts that so many women don't even realize are affecting their hormones.   Here's a peek at what we get into: How postpartum depletion can carry into your 40s The shame women feel around burnout and needing help How libido, confidence, and self-trust are all connected The difference between “doing all the right things” vs. actually feeling better Why midlife women need to be informed about perimenopause and HRT   Esther Blum: Esther Blum is a Menopause Dietitian and Keynote Speaker. In the past 27+ years she has helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy. Esther is the bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator, Cavewomen Don't Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. Known as Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause mentor, Esther has appeared on the Today Show, ABC-TV, and Good Day NY and is frequently quoted in Forbes, goop, Well + Good, Ben Greenfield Life, Time Magazine, and The New York Post. Esther received a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Simmons College in Boston and is a graduate of New York University, where she received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition. Esther is credentialed as a registered dietitian, a certified dietitian-nutritionist and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), the certification from the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS). Esther lives in CT with her family where she can be seen fixing a mocktail, taking long walks, and singing karaoke by the fire pit. Instagram: @gorgeousesther Website: https://estherblum.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/estherblum The Midlife Realignment™ Podcast: https://estherblum.com/podcast/ Make Menopause Your Bitch: https://makemenopauseyourbitch.com/ Macro Reset: https://makemenopauseyourbitch.com/join Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/C4bXjGzux9U Mentioned in this episode: EQUIP PRIME PROTEIN – Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA to get 15% off. When you sign up for a subscription via my link, you'll save 30% on the first month & 15% on any subsequent months! HERBATONIN - Click HERE to visit the shop. Save 10% when you use Tara's code: Tara10 PIQUE TEA – These are some of Tara's favourite teas! They're crystal form, which makes them super unique and easy to transport in your purse, (they come in single use satchels!) and higher in polyphenols. They're made from high quality ingredients with triple toxin screening, (super important when it comes to your tea). Click HERE to visit the shop. HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script. Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications. The Perimenopause Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were. [FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).   [BOOK A 30-MINUTE SESSION WITH TARA HERE]

For the past fifty years, author Johanna Crawford has dedicated herself to community service in a wide variety of areas and organizations, such as the Boston Science Museum, Glover Hospital, Babson College Foreign Students Committee and Transition House, amongst others. In 2004, harnessing her vast experience, Ms. Crawford founded Web of Benefit, Inc. at age 58. There, she personally worked with over 2,200 survivors of domestic violence in Boston and Chicago plus 26 states, helping them define and realize their goals and dreams. Johanna Crawford has been a guest speaker at Babson College, Simmons College, Harvard University, and University of Massachusetts. At The Japanese Women's Leadership Initiative in Tokyo, Ms. Crawford taught Japanese women about grass roots social entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and creating a nonprofit organization.In December 2010 Ms. Crawford was awarded the Be the Change Award by the Massachusetts Conference for Women. In June 2011, she and Web of Benefit won the Award for Excellence in Collaboration given by the statewide Massachusetts Nonprofit Network. She is an AARP Purpose Prize Fellow. In July 2012 she was honored as CNN Hero.You can find her book “It Takes A Woman to Empower Women” on her website https://www.ittakesawoman.net/ or anywhere books are sold.Get your Jumpstart Journal here: http://subscribepage.io/YCauoKWork with me: www.karaleighgarrison.com/coaching

With special guests Lisa and Dustin Morrow of The Long Rewind podcast, Anna and Derek chat about illusions of reality, why '80s SoHo is the perfect setting to feel trapped, and much more during their discussion of Martin Scorsese's After Hours (1985).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.Learn more about the hosts of The Long Rewind!Dustin Morrow is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, programmer, podcaster and educator. He is a tenured Professor in the School of Film at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, where he teaches courses in digital cinema production and film studies. He previously taught at Temple University, Monmouth College and the University of Iowa. Before re-entering academia, Morrow was an editor and director of short-form projects and series television in Los Angeles, creating work for MTV, the Discovery Channel, FoxSports, Sony Pictures and many others. Learn more about his work at www.dustinmorrow.com.Lisa Morrow has a Masters in Library Science from Simmons College and a BA in English and Women's Studies from Bucknell University. She has several years of experience working in publishing and libraries. Lisa's passions include: reading, writing, accessibility, user experience and usability, information architecture, and instructional technology. Lisa also finds etymology fascinating and loves British costume dramas and scifi.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

As Amy Poeppel publishes her fifth novel, she reflects on lessons learned and discusses the challenges she faced while writing a novel simultaneously set in Berlin and Dallas. Amy Poeppel grew up in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Wellesley College and worked as an actress in the Boston area, appearing in a corporate industrial for Polaroid, a commercial for Brooks Pharmacy, and a truly terrible episode of America's Most Wanted, along with other TV spots and several plays. While in Boston, she also got her M.A. in Teaching from Simmons College. She is married to David Poeppel, a neuroscientist at NYU and a Max Planck director in Frankfurt. For the past thirty years, they have lived in many cities, including San Francisco, Berlin, and New York, and had three sons along the way. Amy taught high school English in the Washington, DC suburbs, and after moving to New York, she worked as an assistant director of admissions at an independent school where she had the fulfilling experience of meeting and getting to know hundreds of applicant families. She attended sessions at the Actors Studio and wrote the theatrical version of Small Admissions, which was performed there as a staged reading in 2011. Amy's writing has also appeared in The New York Times, The Rumpus, LitHub, Working Mother, Points In Case, and The Belladonna. Learn more at AmyPoeppel.comSpecial thanks to Net Galley for preview copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

In this podcast episode, Karen Fabian, a seasoned yoga teacher with over 22 years of experience, discusses imposter syndrome and its impact on yoga instructors. She describes imposter syndrome as a feeling of inadequacy or self-doubt, where teachers feel they are "faking it" or not qualified enough, despite their training and expertise. This often stems from the pressure of public speaking, the deep responsibility of guiding students through a practice rooted in ancient traditions, and personal limiting beliefs tied to past experiences. Karen emphasizes the importance of detachment from external validation to build confidence, advocating for a consistent teaching approach, such as using a signature sequence, to reduce anxiety and foster authenticity. She shares practical strategies, like grounding exercises and pre-class breathing, to manage nerves and encourages teachers to reflect on their teaching experiences to find balance and authenticity. --Yoga teacher, Podcast Host, Author and Founder of Bare Bones Yoga, Karen Fabian has a background in rehabilitative medicine and healthcare. Her passion for anatomy and human movement is behind all she does, including her work with yoga teachers inside her program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program. Along with her qualifications as a yoga teacher, she also earned her Certified Personal Trainer certification in 2017 and Corrective Exercise certification in 2019 with the National Association of Sports Medicine to deepen her knowledge of human movement.Her mission is to empower and educate yoga teachers so that they can share exceptional and accessible classes in their communities, online and in a variety of settings. She firmly believes in the ripple effect of yoga's benefits moving from teacher to student to family and community. Her podcast, “Conversations for Yoga Teachers” has over 300 episodes and over 200K downloads and shares lessons in anatomy, cueing and sequencing and shares stories from other yoga teachers and experts in related fields.She's written several books including “Stretched: Build Your Yoga Business, Grow Your Teaching Techniques,” and “Structure and Spirit.”Karen has her B.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University and her Master's in Health Care Administration from Simmons College. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and was one of the first Certified Baptiste Yoga Teachers. She has been teaching since 2002 and lives in Boston.Linkshttps://barebonesyoga.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@barebonesyogahttps://www.instagram.com/barebonesyoga/reels/https://www.youtube.com/@KarenFabianKaren's Freebieshttps://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-5-day-confidence-challenge/https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-guide-steps-to-confident-teaching/https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know Black Americans are twice as likely to have a stroke-sometimes as early as age 22? In honor of Mental Health and Stroke Awareness Month, we welcome Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither, Visionary Founder and Executive Director of A Stroke of Grace, to discuss how her nonprofit supports Black stroke survivors and their families. Find out how to spot stroke symptoms early using the B.E. F.A.S.T. Method and learn practical steps to ‘build a new normal' after a stroke. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Dr. Cosby-Gaither completed both her Doctorate of Education and MS in Business Communication at Spaulding University in Louisville, Kentucky, and she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University. After surviving a life-changing stroke in 2019, she turned her pain into purpose — creating trauma-informed courses, healing workbooks, and the KNOW THE SIGNS Stroke Prevention Pocket Guide to empower and educate communities. She also serves as Director of Black Health Equity at Simmons College of Kentucky (the nation's 107th Historically Black College and University), where she leads efforts to address systemic health disparities. Dr. Cosby-Gaither is the author of “Beyond the Stroke: A Survivor's Quest for Courage” and a contributing author in the anthology “Coaching Gurus”, where her chapter ‘Strength and Courage' shares her powerful story. To learn more about Dr. Cosby-Gaither and her work, connect with her IG @astrokeofgrace or visit her website at AStrokeofGrace.org.

Come with Reeves and Ford as they hit the 'Ville. The guys take you all around Louisville for a variety of colleges and something to offer for anyone. Kentucky College of Art and Design (03:25) Spalding University (13:33) University of Louisville (26:28) Simmons College (39:36) Bellarmine University (49:01) Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/

In this episode, we sit down with Maurice Brown, Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Strategy at Simmons College of Kentucky and board director for the Kentucky Derby Festival. Maurice offers a rich and inspiring look at the Black influence on the Kentucky Derby—from the historic contributions of Black jockeys to today's vibrant cultural presence through Derby Diversity Month. He breaks down everything from the races and galas to the fashion, food, and community, making this a must-listen for Black executives looking to blend lifestyle, legacy, and leadership. Tune in to discover why the Derby is more than just a race—it's a celebration of excellence.   Join us! ➡️ Black Executive Men on Linkedin ➡️ Apply here for Black Executive Men Community ➡️ Join here for Black Executive Men Elite  ➡️ Sign up here for Black Executive Men Capital Network      If you are ready to take it to the next level, contact us today for a free consultation at www.blackexecutivemen.com.

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking all about saving hours of worry and overwhelm—so you can focus on achieving your dreams.Cindi Frechette is a mindset coach that empowers her clients to break through limiting beliefs and achieve their personal and professional goals. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by trade, Cindi has over 15 years of experience providing therapy in a variety of settings with youth, families, and adults. She received her BA in social work from Bridgewater State College and her MSW from Simmons College. In 2022, she started Elevate You, LLC to better connect with her clients by providing concierge coaching and therapy services. She specializes in mindset transformation, stress management, and personal empowerment. Cindi believes that true growth comes from shifting the way we think about ourselves and the world around us, and that everyone has the potential to create lasting, positive change in their lives.Connect with Cindi Here: www.instagram.com/cinfree23/https://www.facebook.com/cjlawless/https://elevateyoumindset.comGrab the freebie here: DM Cindi the word TRIAD on Instagram to get her FREE THOUGHT TRIAD Worksheet so you can change your thoughts, feelings, and actions!===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Tisby is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the Church's Complicity in Racism, How to Fight Racism, and How to Fight Racism: Young Reader's Edition. He is also a history professor at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. Tisby has co-hosted the “Pass the Mic” podcast since its inception seven years ago. His writing has been featured in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the New York Times. He is a frequent commentator on outlets such as NPR and CNN's New Day program. He speaks nationwide on racial justice, U.S. history, and Christianity. Tisby earned his PhD in history and studies race, religion, and social movements in the 20th century.

Tisby is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the Church's Complicity in Racism, How to Fight Racism, and How to Fight Racism: Young Reader's Edition. He is also a history professor at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. Tisby has co-hosted the “Pass the Mic” podcast since its inception seven years ago. His writing has been featured in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the New York Times. He is a frequent commentator on outlets such as NPR and CNN's New Day program. He speaks nationwide on racial justice, U.S. history, and Christianity. Tisby earned his PhD in history and studies race, religion, and social movements in the 20th century.

Louisville lost one of its biggest luminaries this week with the passing of Junior Bridgeman.We discuss his passing and share some of our favorite stories about the basketball star turned businessman on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Bridgeman died at age 71 after suffering a medical emergency during the 45th Annual Leadership Luncheon on Scouting held at the Galt House on March 11.He was a star guard on the University of Louisville's 1975 squad that went to the NCAA Final Four. He played 12 years in the NBA, most of that for the Milwaukee Bucks, who retired his number. After his athletic career ended, Bridgeman operated numerous restaurants, including many Wendy's locations. On this week's show, we share some favorite stories about Bridgeman. Reporter Michael L. Jones also shares some clips from interviews that he conducted with Kevin Cosby, president and CEO of Simmons College, Jimmy Kirchdorfer, CEO of ISCO Industries and Wade Houston, a basketball great and founder of HJI Supply Chain Solutions. You can find more from people who knew Bridgeman in this story from Jones.Check out a few other favorite stories of ours here:• An interview with Junior Bridgeman on the Breaking the Mold podcast, hosted by Kentucky to the World from 2016.• Bridgeman's buy in to the Milwaukee Bucks from the Milwaukee Business Journal in 2024.• And a 2014 profile of Bridgeman from Louisville Business First.Later in the show we also chat about the retirement of Scott Davenport, who stepped down as head coach of the men's basketball team at Bellarmine University. And we chat about a few things to watch for as we head into March Madness. Access Louisville, sponsored by Baird, is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 

306: Building Resilient Nonprofits Through Interim Leadership (David Harris)SUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check out their Interim Management Institute. Leadership transitions can be a pivotal moment for any nonprofit, yet many organizations rush to fill the gap without assessing their true needs. In episode #306 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore the critical role of interim executive leadership with David Harris, and how it strengthens nonprofits during times of change. David is a national expert in interim leadership and shares insights on why nonprofits should resist the urge to hire quickly and instead use transition periods to build resilience. Learn how skilled interim leaders address financial stability, talent development, board engagement, and operational adaptability—ensuring the next executive is set up for success.ABOUT DAVIDDavid is the Managing Director of Interim Executive Solutions, and has extensive experience working with for-profit and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement strategies to improve operations, marketing, board governance, and leadership team effectiveness. He served as co-chair of Community Action Partners where he provided strategic planning, marketing and other services to Boston area nonprofits. In that capacity, David has led projects with nine different organizations. Most recently, he served as the interim Executive Director of the Springfield Empowerment Zone in western Massachusetts and the Landing School in Maine. David spent five years as Deputy Director of Teachers21, a professional development service provider, and provided coaching and consulting services to school and district leaders on business strategy and organization. David is currently Clerk of YouthBuild Boston. David holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MAT from Simmons College and a Sc.B. in Biochemistry from Brown University.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESWant to be an Interim Executive? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireWait, What? And Life's Other Essential Questions by James RyanHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadership

Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more GET TICKETS TO PODJAM II In Vegas March 27-30 Confirmed Guests! Professor Eric Segall, Dr Aaron Carroll, Maura Quint, Tim Wise, JL Cauvin, Ophira Eisenberg, Christian Finnegan and More! Dr. Jemar Tisby is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the Church's Complicity in Racism, How to Fight Racism. and How to Fight Racism: Young Reader's Edition. He is also a Professor of History at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. Jemar has been a co-host of the "Pass the Mic" podcast since its inception seven years ago. His writing has been featured in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the New York Times among others. He is a frequent commentator on outlets such as NPR and CNN's New Day program. He speaks nationwide on the topics of racial justice, U.S. history and Christianity. Jemar earned his PhD in history and he studies race, religion, and social movements in the 20th century. You can follow his work through his newsletter, Footnotes, and on social media at @JemarTisby. Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

An interview with Dr. Wayne Meaux of Simmons College of Kentucky who is the Chair of the Entrepreneurship program there. We talk about the past, present, and future of Louisville's only HBCU and how it is helping educate future leaders and helping with community development throughout Louisville and especially in Western Louisville. Here is the link for Simmons College: https://simmonscollegeky.edu/

”And then finally, word comes over the telegraph that the Emancipation Proclamation is in effect. Jubilation!“ (Jemar Tisby, from the episode) The African-American Christian tradition often celebrates an all-night Watch Night service on New Year's Eve. But where does this beautiful liturgical practice come from? It dates all the way back to December 31, 1862, on the eve of the Emancipation Proclamation going into effect the following day. In this episode of Conversing, Mark Labberton welcomes historian Jemar Tisby to reflect on the history of the New Year's Eve Watch Night service. Jemar Tisby is the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism. He is a public historian, speaker, and advocate, and is professor of history at Simmons College, a historically black college in Kentucky. Recent Books by Jemar Tisby The Spirit of Justice *Available now I Am the Spirit of Justice *Picture book releasing January 7, 2025 *Stories of the Spirit of Justice Middle-grade children's book releasing January 7, 2025 About Jemar Tisby Jemar Tisby (PhD, University of Mississippi) is the author of the new book The Spirit of Justice, the New York Times bestselling The Color of Compromise, and the award-winning How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements in the twentieth century and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically black college. Jemar is the founding co-host of the Pass the Mic podcast, and his writing has been featured in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, Time, and the New York Times, among others. He is also a frequent commentator on outlets such as NPR and CNN, speaking nationwide on the topics of racial justice, US history, and Christianity. You can follow his work through his Substack newsletter, Footnotes, and on social media at @JemarTisby. Show Notes The Color of Compromise (available here)—the larger narrative of (Christian) America's racist history Watch Night Services—spending all night at church on New Year's Eve Black Christian tradition dating back to Emancipation Proclamation on December 31, 1862 ”The time between when Lincoln announced the proclamation, and when it went into effect on January 1st, 1863, was a time of tense anticipation and uncertainty.” “ What people were concerned about was, would the Confederates come back and make a deal with Lincoln?” “What I like to encourage people to do is put yourself back in that moment as best you can. You have been part of a group of people that have been enslaved since your feet first hit the shores of North America, that generations of your family members, friends, church members have been enslaved, have been enslaved, prayed for freedom, have tried to escape to freedom, have been punished for trying to escape or organize for freedom. And finally, in this massive conflagration called the Civil War, you get the president of the United States saying that you will be free at this certain time. And all of those hopes, all of those prayers, all of those dreams, all of those longings are concentrated in the moments before midnight.” ”And then finally, word comes over the telegraph that the Emancipation Proclamation is in effect. Jubilation!“ “It was in the context of a Christian religion. And so they were understanding this in the context of the Exodus and the Hebrews being freed from Pharaoh through God's intervention. And they're being freed from the pharaohs of the plantation to the promised land of freedom. And they sang spiritual songs and hymns. And ever since then, there's been a tradition of Black Christians gathering on New Year's Eve to have Watch Night service, to celebrate freedom, to anticipate the coming year and to ask for God's blessing.” “ May the joy of remembering the power of the Emancipation Proclamation help motivate us as we think about our work and our life in this coming year.” Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Hello Libration Nation! This week's book is Daring Greatly by Dr. Brené Brown, and I'm talking about it with my fellow librarian and library advocacy rockstar - Sonya Durney! Sonya is a passionate advocate for libraries and open education. Sonya is the Scholarly Communication Research & Teaching Librarian at the University of New England, is past president of the Maine Library Association, a member of the American Library Association Policy Corps, and serves on the executive board of the Maine Freedom of Information Coalition. As the Scholarly Communication Research & Teaching Librarian at the University of New England, Sonya liaises with the College of Business and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences while actively contributing to various university committees, including the Open Educational Resources Steering Committee, Equity and Diversity Council of Chairs, and the University Faculty Assembly. Sonya holds an MLIS from Simmons College, a BA in Political Science from Framingham State University, and a doctorate in Public Policy focusing on Educational Leadership from the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine. Her research centers on the intersection of public policy and libraries, exploring how legislation shapes access to information. When she's not immersed in her work or reading, Sonya loves to spend time outdoors in Maine, enjoying adventures with her husband, son, and their beloved chocolate lab, Bourbon. The challenges librarians face today echo Brown's idea of “being in the arena.” Whether it's addressing book bans or advocating for community resources, stepping up despite the fear of criticism embodies the very essence of daring greatly, and Sonya shares her experiences and inspiration pulled from Brené Brown's work. Please continue to support your local library by visiting www.UniteAgainstBookBans.org and finding ways you can get involved. Our drink this week is a Mezcal Paloma to highlight Brené Brown's Texas roots, however she is also proudly sober and I wanted to honor that as well, so I'm also including a Paloma recipe using Ritual Zero Proof Tequila, which I have made for a previous episode. Mezcal Paloma (link to full recipe with directions) ¼ cup kosher salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 lime, zested and sliced 2 oz Mezcal or sub tequila 2 oz Grapefruit juice 1 oz honey simple syrup Club soda Paloma Recipe (Non-Alcoholic) 3 ounces Ritual tequila 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, plus wedges for garnish2 ounces club soda½ ounce lime juice¼ ounce simple syrupIn this episodeALA Policy Corps Maine Library AssociationBooks by Brené BrownBrené Brown's PodcastsSuper Soul Sunday - Oprah's podcast with Brené BrownPodcast episode where Brent discusses libraries“When you defund a library, you can change the economic future of an entire family. So cut that shit out.” -Brené Brown

"Chef Keesha's culinary journey began at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Culinary Arts in NYC, where she mastered the art of organic, vegan, and health-supportive diets. With a BS in Information Systems Engineering and an MBA from Simmons College, Chef Keesha brings a unique blend of culinary expertise and business acumen to the Live Loud table. From gracing the NYC fine dining catering scene to dazzling on Epicurious's 50 Person Prep Challenge and making waves on Food Network's Chopped, Chef Keesha is a force to be reckoned with," as described on Live Loud Foods website: https://www.liveloudfoods.comCheryl Gilmore joined Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show, first discussing how her career blossomed from one opportunity to the next, and ultimately rooting her path as the Wrightstown Market Manager.  Per Wrightstown Farmers Market's website, "On September 29, 2006 the newly founded Bucks County Foodshed Alliance held a Harvest Festival at the Middletown Grange Fairgrounds in Wrightstown to kick off the Wrightstown Farmers Market, a new kind of farmers market that would inspire numerous others in the county." They continued by explaining their mission, which was, "To provide a thriving outlet to connect consumers and producers of local, sustainably grown food products so that it strengthens the community and local farming economy." https://www.wrightstownfarmersmarket.orgJezabel Careaga's passion, traditions, and love of food is palpable when you hear her story in her own words on this week's Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show.  With origins in the hospitality and business management, Jezabel's hands-on approach guided her to creating a venue that was welcoming to not only visitors of Jezabe's, but also to the individuals who work in the spaces that she crafted by hand. Ultimately, she shares the comforting meals she grew up with through her menu, store, and bakery.  https://www.jezabelscafe.com

The history of racism has a parallel history of resistance. Courageous women and men have responded to injustice with lives of faith, hope, and love—bearing witness to the spirit of justice. They have inspiring stories we can learn from today. But who is willing to tell those stories? And who is willing to hear them? In this episode Mark Labberton welcomes historian Jemar Tisby to discuss his new book, The Spirit of Justice—a summoning of over fifty courageous individuals who resisted racism throughout US history. The book is a beautiful quilt of stories and profiles, stitched together through Tisby's contemporary cultural analysis. Jemar Tisby is the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism. He is a public historian, speaker, and advocate, and is professor of history at Simmons College, a historically black college in Kentucky. Recent Books by Jemar Tisby The Spirit of Justice *Available now I Am the Spirit of Justice *Picture book releasing January 7, 2025 *Stories of the Spirit of Justice Middle-grade children's book releasing January 7, 2025 About Jemar Tisby Jemar Tisby (PhD, University of Mississippi) is the author of new book The Spirit of Justice, New York Times bestselling The Color of Compromise, and the award-winning How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements in the twentieth century and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically black college. Jemar is the founding co-host of the Pass the Mic podcast, and his writing has been featured in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, Time, and the New York Times, among others. He is also a frequent commentator on outlets such as NPR and CNN, speaking nationwide on the topics of racial justice, US history, and Christianity. You can follow his work through his Substack newsletter, Footnotes, and on social media at @JemarTisby. Show Notes The Color of Compromise (available here)*—*the larger narrative of (Christian) America's racist history Myrlie Evers Williams on her husband Medgar Evers's death Myrlie Evers Williams: “I see something today that I hoped I would never see again. That is prejudice, hatred, negativism that comes from the highest points across America. She told us then with the candor that comes with old age, she said, and I found myself asking Medgar in the conversations that I have with him. Is this really what's happening again in this country? And asking for guidance because I don't mind admitting this to the press, I'm a little weary at this point.” Fighting for justice “Black people are born into a situation in which we are forced to defend, assert, and constantly so, our humanity. And that is in the midst of constant attacks on our humanity, big and small, whether it is the vicarious suffering that we see when there's another cell phone video of a black person being brutalized by law enforcement, whether it is, you know, We all have memories of the first time we were called the N word, uh, whether it is going into the workplace and wondering if you didn't get that raise or you were passed over for that promotion, if it had anything to do with the color of your skin, even subconsciously. And so we are born into a situation in which resistance is a daily reality.” Sister Thea Bowman, Black Catholic Mississippian Nun “Her holiness leaps off the page.” Simmons College, Louisville, KY Jim Crow Era: “How do you tell the story of the Jim Crow era without centering the white supremacy, the violence, the segregation—How do you center black people in that era?” William J. Simmons, Men of the Mark The history of Simmons College as an HBCU Ida B. Wells Harriet Tubman (Araminta Ross) and the Underground Railroad Nursing, training, service, and freeing the slaves Combahee River Raid (led by Harriet Tubman)—she received a full military burial “We need the spirit of justice because injustice is present.” Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn “And in all kinds of ways, black people chose to fight their oppression.” Romans 5: Suffering produces perseverance. Perseverance produces character. Character produces hope and hope does not put us to shame. “Hope is a decision.” (Archbishop Desmond Tutu) “They chose hope.” William Pannell, Fuller Theological Seminary—My Friend the Enemy (1968) Rodney King and “the coming race war” William Pannell's impact on Mark Labberton Film: The Gospel According to Bill Pannell “When you see what's really motivating people, what's really stirring up fear and hatred, which can lead also to violence. It's still around race.” Racial anxiety and politics: “This is no longer a white man's America.” The Holy Spirit “I'm getting so Pentecostal in these days.” Psalm 11:7: “God is a God of righteousness. God loves justice.” “When I think about what exactly the spirit of justice is, I think it's the fingerprint of God on every human being made in God's image that says I'm worthy of dignity, respect, and the freedom to flourish. And when that is taken away from me because of oppression and injustice, I have this spirit within me to resist.” “The spirit of justice gives us that resilience, that strength to become determined all over again. This is not a power that we find within ourselves to get back up again every time the backlash pushes us back. It is a power. the supernatural power, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, that also empowers us for the work of justice.” How to make a difference The variety of black experiences Jemar Tisby's first picture book and young reader's edition Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

History reveals a lot of things about human nature: our innate drive towards progress, discovery, relationship, community. Often motivated by a drive to feel safe and flourish. But despite this instinct, history also shows that we're prone to inflicting and being complicit to grave and violent injustices. We fail, regularly, at living well with our neighbors.In his new book, The Spirit of Justice, Jemar Tisby opens the centuries long history of resistance to racism in the United States through the mode of story, and with the lens of the Spirit moving for justice. He asks, what manner of people are those who courageously confront racism? Presenting the lives and witness of over 50 individuals, Tisby examines the way faith threads the life work of these advocates together: not only inspiring their resistance in the first place, but continuing to move through the weariness that so often arises in this work.In this episode, Jemar Tisby joins Macie Bridge on the podcast to discuss the manifestations of the Spirit of Justice in figures such as H. Ford Douglas, Sister Thea Bowman, David Walker, Myrlie Evers-Williams, and many more; the problem of historical appropriation with figures such as Martin Luther King Jr.; the women whose stories too often fall into the shadow of their husbands' legacies, like Anna Murray Douglas or Coretta Scott King; and the ever-present question of why we might look to history as we determine our own ways forward.Jemar Tisby is the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism. He is a public historian, speaker, and advocate, and is Professor of History at Simmons College, an HBCU in Kentucky.Photo Credits: Fannie Lou Hamer, Phyllis Wheatley, Charles Morgan Jr., Anna Murray Douglass, David Walker, Sister Thea Bowman, Myrlie & Darrell Evers.Where to Find Jemar Tisby's BooksThe Spirit of Justice *Available nowI Am the Spirit of Justice *Picture book releasing January 7, 2025Stories of the Spirit of Justice *Middle-grade children's book releasing January 7, 2025Production NotesThis podcast featured Jemar TisbyHosted by Macie BridgeEdited and Produced by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Alexa Rollow, Emily Brookfield, Kacie Barrett, & Zoë HalabanA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Send us a textThe way we tell the stories of our past plays a crucial role in shaping our imagination for the future. Author and historian Jemar Tisby, Ph.D., insists in his work that we tell a fuller story of our past, especially when it comes to the history of race and justice within the United States. Jemar joins Amy Julia Becker to discuss his latest book, The Spirit of Justice. Their conversation includes:The persistent spirit of justice in the Black Christian experience in AmericaThe historical and ongoing struggles against racismHow faith and storytelling fuel resilience and hopeAmy Julia's book: White Picket Fences: Turning toward Love in a World Divided by Privilege_Guest Bio:Jemar Tisby, PhD, is the author of new book The Spirit of Justice, and he also wrote the New York Times bestselling The Color of Compromise, and the award-winning How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements in the twentieth century and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. _Connect Online with Dr. Tisby:Website: https://jemartisby.com/ | Instagram | Facebook | Substack/Newsletter_On the Podcast:The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance by Jemar TisbyThe Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism by Jemar TisbyMississippi Civil Rights MuseumAmy Julia's previous conversations with Jemar: S5 E10 | How Kids Can Fight Racism with Jemar Tisby, PhD S4 E1 | How Do We Fight Racism? with Jemar TisbyS3 E6 | Now Is the Time for Justice with Jemar Tisby_TRANSCRIPT here_YouTube video here with closed captions_Let's Reimagine the Good Life together. Find out more at amyjuliabecker.com.Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website Thanks for listening!

Dr. Jemar Tisby (PhD, University of Mississippi) is the author of the New York Times bestselling The Color of Compromise, the award-winning How to Fight Racism, and the recently released The Spirit of Justice. Jemar is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements in the twentieth century and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. Jemar is the founding co-host of the Pass the Mic podcast. Find out more at jemartisby.com. In this conversation, we talk about his latest book, The Spirit of Justice, and issues related to race, the church, and society.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to uncover the unexpected connection between racial justice and Christianity in US history? Get ready to be inspired and engaged as we reveal the surprising insights from this powerful conversation. Stay tuned to discover how this unexpected link can empower you to advocate for a more just and equitable world. You won't want to miss this eye-opening revelation. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand the intersection of racial justice and Christianity in US history to foster a more inclusive and empathetic mindset. Gain insights into the impact of traveling on personal growth to inspire new perspectives and personal development. Explore African ancestry and identity to connect with cultural heritage and embrace a deeper sense of self. My special guest is Dr. Jemar Tisby Jemar Tisby is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the Church's Complicity in Racism, How to Fight Racism. and How to Fight Racism: Young Reader's Edition. He is also a Professor of History at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. Jemar has been a co-host of the "Pass the Mic" podcast since its inception seven years ago. His writing has been featured in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the New York Times among others. He is a frequent commentator on outlets such as NPR and CNN's New Day program. He speaks nationwide on the topics of racial justice, U.S. history and Christianity. Jemar earned his PhD in history and he studies race, religion, and social movements in the 20th century. You can follow his work through his newsletter, Footnotes, and on social media at @JemarTisby. "There's a different way than maybe you've heard to follow Jesus, particularly when it pertains to race injustice. And I think it's a better way because in many ways, the black church arose as an ecclesiastical rebuttal to white supremacy explicitly to challenge white supremacy and racism." - Jemar Tisby The key moments in this episode are: 00:02:29 - Traveling for Book Tours 00:06:29 - International Travel and Research 00:09:35 - Processing the Visceral Experience of Travel 00:13:04 - The Universal Appeal of Travel 00:14:27 - The Power of History 00:15:38 - Travel and History 00:17:35 - The Impact of History on Politics 00:23:26 - Christianity and Politics 00:27:35 - The Role of the Black Church 00:28:57 - The Need for Resilience in Today's Political Climate 00:32:43 - Unpacking Hard Truths and Finding Hope 00:37:51 - Telling the Other Side of the Story 00:40:15 - Inspiring Stories of Resilience 00:42:43 - Challenging Propaganda and Embracing Freedom Faith 00:44:07 - Exploring the Intersection of Race and Christianity in History 00:45:04 - The Burden of Injustice on Affected Communities 00:47:01 - Dehumanizing Rhetoric and its Impact 00:49:27 - Embracing Common Humanity and Working Together 00:51:20 - The Resilience and Power of the Spirit of Justice Join the Patreon Difference Maker community at www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference for exclusive content and conversations with experts like Jemar Tisby. Order Jemar Tisby's book The Spirit of Justice from his website at JemarTisby.com or from any book retailer. Subscribe to Jemar Tisby's Substack newsletter for regular updates and insights at JemarTisby.substack.com. Share this podcast episode with someone you think would benefit from the conversation and have a deeper discussion about the topics covered. Take a moment for self-care and introspection, practicing self-compassion and being mindful of your own well-being as you engage in making a difference in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW, is a clinical social worker, and mother.  Carla's writing has appeared in a variety of online and print publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Mindful Magazine, Slate.com, Psychology Today, WBUR's Cognoscenti Blog, Brain, Child, Motherwell, Parents.com, PsychCentral, and Today Moms.  Carla completed a bachelor's degree in psychology at Middlebury College, a master's degree in social work from Smith College, and a PhD in clinical social work from Simmons College in Boston. Carla grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Bay Area of California, and she currently lives outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.  Preorder now: https://a.co/d/5j7gpPQ   Home - Carla Naumburg, PhD   Self-Care: SLEEP Family Fun: They end the day with a funny TV show. They've watched Ted Lasso, Psych, and Brooklynn 99, and they will always watch Bluey! Christy and her family really enjoy music videos.    You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you.  You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas   Want to try a coaching call-- sign up for a free 30-minute call: https://calendly.com/christythomas/exploratory-call-free   Find me on Instagram:  Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos . Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com  Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy:  Coaching (christythomascoaching.com)  

In this episode, Jemar Tisby takes us through the rich history of Black Christians fighting for justice in America. From Phillis Wheatley's powerful poetry to the legal strategy that toppled Jim Crow, Tisby highlights how the "spirit of justice" has driven Black Christians to resist oppression and work towards greater freedom. He emphasizes the crucial distinction between "slaveholder Christianity" and the true Christianity of Christ, which compels us to love our neighbor. Tisby stresses the importance of maintaining a "smoke detector" mentality - staying vigilantly engaged in the ongoing struggle for justice. Ultimately, Tisby's message is one of hope and inspiration. By studying the stories of those who've gone before, we can tap into that same spirit of justice and keep moving the needle towards a more righteous and equitable society. Jemar Tisby is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the Church's Complicity in Racism, How to Fight Racism, How to Fight Racism: Young Reader's Edition, and his latest The Spirit of Justice. He is also a Professor of History at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. Jemar has been a co-host of the "Pass the Mic" podcast since its inception seven years ago. His writing has been featured in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the New York Times among others. He is a frequent commentator on outlets such as NPR and CNN's New Day program. He speaks nationwide on the topics of racial justice, U.S. history and Christianity. Jemar earned his PhD in history and he studies race, religion, and social movements in the 20th century. You can follow his work through his newsletter, Footnotes, and on social media at @JemarTisby.Jemar's Book:The Spirit of JusticeJemar's Recommendation:Disarming LeviathanJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowRegister for the Further Together and Identity Exchange events at allnations.us Support the Show.

On September 3, 2024, author and historian Jemar Tisby's new book The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance officially drops everywhere. Today, I am posting most of the interview I conducted with Jemar for use in my podcast series Telling Jefferson Lies. In this episode, I recreate my questions because of a recording glitch in the original. The recording on Jemar's end was excellent with brilliant content to match, so this is a quality and thought provoking episode. We cover much of the podcast material (e.g., Thomas Jefferson as an enslaver, David Barton's faux history, the need for accuracy in history), but he also ventures into some discussion of why racism still persists in the present-day and the definition of evangelical and the need to see that category in political terms as much as or more so than religious terms. Add in the smooth tunes, and these 26 minutes are well worth your time.   Tisby, who is also Professor of History at the Simmons College of Kentucky appears in episodes 5, 6, 9, 11, and 13 of Telling Jefferson Lies. The opening music is "That Guy" provided by Dustin Blatnik and Robo Surgeon Fish, and the closer is also Dustin Blatnik and Lo-Fi Hymnal with "Ain't No Grave."Tell a friend and thanks for listening. 

Dr. Camara Douglas, acquired his PhD, from the University of Louisville. His Ph.D. is in Pan African Studies (2022). He hold a BA from UofL in Sociology. His research focus areas are , the disproportionate education achievement levels for African Americans in K-12 public schools with a focus on teacher bias. Additional research includes an examination of the historic trends of redlining which caused generations of African American students to live in under developed communities, attend under developed school, leading them to receive disproportionate educations when compared to their white counterparts. Dr. Camara Douglas has also had the pleasure of conducting JCPS professional development panel sessions. Each session discussed civil rights in the south with specific interest on the movement's association with Louisville, KY. Prior to Dr. Camara Douglas' acceptance as a full professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, he was a Community Outreach Specialist at the Russell community; A Place of Promise with a focus on homeownership and community collective ownership As a part of Cities United which does national Community integration.

Send us a Text Message.Many states and school districts are threatening to defund libraries and are challenging books at an increasing rate.  Removing books from library shelves reduces public access to information and is often part of an attempt to control what can be taught or discussed in public spaces, usually done under the guise of protecting children. Public libraries are often targeted for their inclusion of queer and transgender authors and books that address any subject matter that relates to gender, sexuality, and racism. Today Jen is joined In the Den by librarian Lynn Steinmeyer to discuss the impacts of book banning and what we can do about it. Special Guest: Lynn SteinmeyerLynn earned her MLIS degree from the University of Rhode Island and then worked almost 16 years in a small public library in CT. She then earned her MSW from Simmons College in Massachusetts and has been working with youth and families for more than a year. She is the mother of 2 children (22 and 24) who aren't children anymore. They are both in long term relationships so Lynn claims two lovely daughters-in-law as well.A Note from Lynn: I would really encourage listeners to go to their local library and ask to see the Collection Development Policies. If we are focusing on serving our community and 30% of the community identify as LGBTQ - then in theory, 30% of the collection in that demographic should reflect our community! Hopefully people can look at the links below and see what they can do to support their local libraries and Friends of the Library groups. Also, maybe they will look at these lists and want to start their own fREADom to Read Group. If they want advice and support in that endeavor they can reach out to me. I would be glad to support them in what way I can, even if it will only be a supportive ear. Links from the Show: Top Ten Books Banned & Challenged for 2023 (7 out of 10 are LBGTQ+): https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10 Freedom to Read Statement: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatementThe American Library Association Bill of Rights: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybillCensorship numbers:  https://www.ala.org/bbooks/censorship-numbers30 Years of Challenged Books: https://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/51787/Banned-Books-Week-Celebrating-30-Years-of-Liberating-Literature/#vars!date=1983-01-18_09:35:34!In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

“One thing people don't realize is that the goal of disinformation is not simply to get you to believe a falsehood. It's to demoralize you into giving up on the idea of truth, to polarize us around factual issues, to get us to distrust people who don't believe the same lie. And even if somebody doesn't believe the lie, it can still make them cynical. I mean, we've all had friends who don't even watch the news anymore. There's a chilling quotation from Holocaust historian Hannah Arendt about how when you always lie to someone, the consequence is not necessarily that they believe the lie, but that they begin to lose their critical faculties, that they begin to give up on the idea of truth, and so they can't judge for themselves what's true and what's false anymore. That's the scary part, the nexus between post-truth and autocracy. That's what the authoritarian wants. Not necessarily to get you to believe the lie. But to give up on truth, because when you give up on truth, then there's no blame, no accountability, and they can just assert their power. There's a connection between disinformation and denial.”Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. He has taught philosophy at Colgate University, Boston University, Tufts Experimental College, Simmons College, and Harvard Extension School (where he received the Dean's Letter of Commendation for Distinguished Teaching). Formerly Executive Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, he has also served as a policy advisor to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard and as Associate Editor in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. His books include On Disinformation and How to Talk to a Science Denier and the novels The Art of Good and Evil and The Sin Eater.https://leemcintyrebooks.comwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730833/on-disinformation-by-lee-mcintyrehttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545051/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-art-of-good-and-evil/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-sin-eater/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“Getting people to care is the most important thing. I went all the way to the Maldives for research for my book How to Talk to a Science Denier because I wanted to see coral death. I wanted to see the Maldives. I wanted to see the country most under threat from climate change. One of my teachers was a 17 or 18-year-old kid who was the captain of a fishing boat. He said, "Oh, sir, outside the Maldives, no one cares." And that was when I realized that climate denial was not just about belief, it was about caring. He was right. Could you get people to care? How do you get people to care about what happens to the Maldives? They have to go there and meet people and/or know someone in order to care. I've been really fortunate in my life to have had so many teachers in that way, sometimes through short interactions.”Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. He has taught philosophy at Colgate University, Boston University, Tufts Experimental College, Simmons College, and Harvard Extension School (where he received the Dean's Letter of Commendation for Distinguished Teaching). Formerly Executive Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, he has also served as a policy advisor to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard and as Associate Editor in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. His books include On Disinformation and How to Talk to a Science Denier and the novels The Art of Good and Evil and The Sin Eater.https://leemcintyrebooks.comwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730833/on-disinformation-by-lee-mcintyrehttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545051/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-art-of-good-and-evil/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-sin-eater/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“One thing people don't realize is that the goal of disinformation is not simply to get you to believe a falsehood. It's to demoralize you into giving up on the idea of truth, to polarize us around factual issues, to get us to distrust people who don't believe the same lie. And even if somebody doesn't believe the lie, it can still make them cynical. I mean, we've all had friends who don't even watch the news anymore. There's a chilling quotation from Holocaust historian Hannah Arendt about how when you always lie to someone, the consequence is not necessarily that they believe the lie, but that they begin to lose their critical faculties, that they begin to give up on the idea of truth, and so they can't judge for themselves what's true and what's false anymore. That's the scary part, the nexus between post-truth and autocracy. That's what the authoritarian wants. Not necessarily to get you to believe the lie. But to give up on truth, because when you give up on truth, then there's no blame, no accountability, and they can just assert their power. There's a connection between disinformation and denial.”Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. He has taught philosophy at Colgate University, Boston University, Tufts Experimental College, Simmons College, and Harvard Extension School (where he received the Dean's Letter of Commendation for Distinguished Teaching). Formerly Executive Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, he has also served as a policy advisor to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard and as Associate Editor in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. His books include On Disinformation and How to Talk to a Science Denier and the novels The Art of Good and Evil and The Sin Eater.https://leemcintyrebooks.comwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730833/on-disinformation-by-lee-mcintyrehttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545051/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-art-of-good-and-evil/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-sin-eater/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“Getting people to care is the most important thing. I went all the way to the Maldives for research for my book How to Talk to a Science Denier because I wanted to see coral death. I wanted to see the Maldives. I wanted to see the country most under threat from climate change. One of my teachers was a 17 or 18-year-old kid who was the captain of a fishing boat. He said, "Oh, sir, outside the Maldives, no one cares." And that was when I realized that climate denial was not just about belief, it was about caring. He was right. Could you get people to care? How do you get people to care about what happens to the Maldives? They have to go there and meet people and/or know someone in order to care. I've been really fortunate in my life to have had so many teachers in that way, sometimes through short interactions.”Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. He has taught philosophy at Colgate University, Boston University, Tufts Experimental College, Simmons College, and Harvard Extension School (where he received the Dean's Letter of Commendation for Distinguished Teaching). Formerly Executive Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, he has also served as a policy advisor to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard and as Associate Editor in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. His books include On Disinformation and How to Talk to a Science Denier and the novels The Art of Good and Evil and The Sin Eater.https://leemcintyrebooks.comwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730833/on-disinformation-by-lee-mcintyrehttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545051/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-art-of-good-and-evil/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-sin-eater/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

How do we fight for truth and protect democracy in a post-truth world? How does bias affect our understanding of facts?Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. He has taught philosophy at Colgate University, Boston University, Tufts Experimental College, Simmons College, and Harvard Extension School (where he received the Dean's Letter of Commendation for Distinguished Teaching). Formerly Executive Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, he has also served as a policy advisor to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard and as Associate Editor in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. His books include On Disinformation and How to Talk to a Science Denier and the novels The Art of Good and Evil and The Sin Eater.“One thing people don't realize is that the goal of disinformation is not simply to get you to believe a falsehood. It's to demoralize you into giving up on the idea of truth, to polarize us around factual issues, to get us to distrust people who don't believe the same lie. And even if somebody doesn't believe the lie, it can still make them cynical. I mean, we've all had friends who don't even watch the news anymore. There's a chilling quotation from Holocaust historian Hannah Arendt about how when you always lie to someone, the consequence is not necessarily that they believe the lie, but that they begin to lose their critical faculties, that they begin to give up on the idea of truth, and so they can't judge for themselves what's true and what's false anymore. That's the scary part, the nexus between post-truth and autocracy. That's what the authoritarian wants. Not necessarily to get you to believe the lie. But to give up on truth, because when you give up on truth, then there's no blame, no accountability, and they can just assert their power. There's a connection between disinformation and denial.”https://leemcintyrebooks.comwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730833/on-disinformation-by-lee-mcintyrehttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545051/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-art-of-good-and-evil/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-sin-eater/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

How to talk to a science denier? How do we fight for truth and protect democracy in a post-truth world? How does bias affect our understanding of facts?Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. He has taught philosophy at Colgate University, Boston University, Tufts Experimental College, Simmons College, and Harvard Extension School (where he received the Dean's Letter of Commendation for Distinguished Teaching). Formerly Executive Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, he has also served as a policy advisor to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard and as Associate Editor in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. His books include On Disinformation and How to Talk to a Science Denier and the novels The Art of Good and Evil and The Sin Eater.“Getting people to care is the most important thing. I went all the way to the Maldives for research for my book How to Talk to a Science Denier because I wanted to see coral death. I wanted to see the Maldives. I wanted to see the country most under threat from climate change. One of my teachers was a 17 or 18-year-old kid who was the captain of a fishing boat. He said, "Oh, sir, outside the Maldives, no one cares." And that was when I realized that climate denial was not just about belief, it was about caring. He was right. Could you get people to care? How do you get people to care about what happens to the Maldives? They have to go there and meet people and/or know someone in order to care. I've been really fortunate in my life to have had so many teachers in that way, sometimes through short interactions.”https://leemcintyrebooks.comwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730833/on-disinformation-by-lee-mcintyrehttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545051/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-art-of-good-and-evil/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-sin-eater/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

How do we fight for truth and protect democracy in a post-truth world? How does bias affect our understanding of facts?Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. He has taught philosophy at Colgate University, Boston University, Tufts Experimental College, Simmons College, and Harvard Extension School (where he received the Dean's Letter of Commendation for Distinguished Teaching). Formerly Executive Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, he has also served as a policy advisor to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard and as Associate Editor in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. His books include On Disinformation and How to Talk to a Science Denier and the novels The Art of Good and Evil and The Sin Eater.“One thing people don't realize is that the goal of disinformation is not simply to get you to believe a falsehood. It's to demoralize you into giving up on the idea of truth, to polarize us around factual issues, to get us to distrust people who don't believe the same lie. And even if somebody doesn't believe the lie, it can still make them cynical. I mean, we've all had friends who don't even watch the news anymore. There's a chilling quotation from Holocaust historian Hannah Arendt about how when you always lie to someone, the consequence is not necessarily that they believe the lie, but that they begin to lose their critical faculties, that they begin to give up on the idea of truth, and so they can't judge for themselves what's true and what's false anymore. That's the scary part, the nexus between post-truth and autocracy. That's what the authoritarian wants. Not necessarily to get you to believe the lie. But to give up on truth, because when you give up on truth, then there's no blame, no accountability, and they can just assert their power. There's a connection between disinformation and denial.”https://leemcintyrebooks.comwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730833/on-disinformation-by-lee-mcintyrehttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545051/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-art-of-good-and-evil/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-sin-eater/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

How to talk to a science denier? How do we fight for truth and protect democracy in a post-truth world? How does bias affect our understanding of facts?Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. He has taught philosophy at Colgate University, Boston University, Tufts Experimental College, Simmons College, and Harvard Extension School (where he received the Dean's Letter of Commendation for Distinguished Teaching). Formerly Executive Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, he has also served as a policy advisor to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard and as Associate Editor in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. His books include On Disinformation and How to Talk to a Science Denier and the novels The Art of Good and Evil and The Sin Eater.“Getting people to care is the most important thing. I went all the way to the Maldives for research for my book How to Talk to a Science Denier because I wanted to see coral death. I wanted to see the Maldives. I wanted to see the country most under threat from climate change. One of my teachers was a 17 or 18-year-old kid who was the captain of a fishing boat. He said, "Oh, sir, outside the Maldives, no one cares." And that was when I realized that climate denial was not just about belief, it was about caring. He was right. Could you get people to care? How do you get people to care about what happens to the Maldives? They have to go there and meet people and/or know someone in order to care. I've been really fortunate in my life to have had so many teachers in that way, sometimes through short interactions.”https://leemcintyrebooks.comwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730833/on-disinformation-by-lee-mcintyrehttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545051/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-art-of-good-and-evil/https://leemcintyrebooks.com/books/the-sin-eater/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Jemar Tisby who is a professor of history at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. He's also the author of the New York Times best selling book, The Color Of Compromise and How to Fight Racism. Tisby's efforts to help the white church come to terms with its own racist history led to speaking invitations and conference appearances and then a brutal backlash as he became the face for many of the dangers of woke in the church. I sat down with Jemar Tisby to find out why after all the attacks, he's still following Jesus. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:29 - Intro 1:40 - Jemar's backstory 5:15 - When Jemar started talking about race 18:22 - What Jemar has learned about God in the last 6 years 21:38 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 23:07 - How Jemar's view on faith has transformed 37:29 - End Credits Resources:   Jemar Tisby https://jemartisby.substack.com/   Episode Music - “Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me” by Paul Zach https://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.