Podcasts about since january

Today on “In the Hive,” a conversation about sanctuary and immigration policy under the Biden administration. Since January of 2018, Vicky Chavez and her two daughters have been living inside of The First Unitarian Church in Salt Lake City. Chavez, who came to the U.S. from Honduras in 2014, requested asylum in the United States […]

Today on “In the Hive,” a conversation about sanctuary and immigration policy under the Biden administration. Since January of 2018, Vicky Chavez and her two daughters have been living inside of The First Unitarian Church in Salt Lake City. Chavez, who came to the U.S. from Honduras in 2014, requested asylum in the United States […]

Claire Candy Hough is a two-time #1 Amazon international bestselling Author, Radio/TV Host, a Reiki Master/ Teacher, gifted Intuitive Counselor, Healing Practitioner, and angelic Walk-In, Angel Ariel. Since January 2012, Claire Candy Hough and her angelic family, The Posse of Angels share channeled messages in her weekly Angel Healing House Radio Show that airs every Thursday at 10am PST                             Book an individualized Intuitive Counseling, Angel Tarot Reading, Reiki Healing Session, Past Life Clearing Session or to learn Reiki, please call 831-277-3716 (PST) or visit Angel Healing House at www.angelhealinghouse.com   To purchase Claire Candy Hough’s inspirational books, "One True Home-Behind the Veil of Forgetfulness", "I Am an Angelic Walk-In-The Autobiography of Angel Ariel" and "Angels of Faith" visit Amazon, Audible or Angel Healing House angelhealinghouse.com     

Claire Candy Hough is a two-time #1 Amazon international bestselling Author, Radio/TV Host, a Reiki Master/ Teacher, gifted Intuitive Counselor, Healing Practitioner, and angelic Walk-In, Angel Ariel. Since January 2012, Claire Candy Hough and her angelic family, The Posse of Angels share channeled messages in her weekly Angel Healing House Radio Show that airs every Thursday at 10am PST                             Book an individualized Intuitive Counseling, Angel Tarot Reading, Reiki Healing Session, Past Life Clearing Session or to learn Reiki, please call 831-277-3716 (PST) or visit Angel Healing House at www.angelhealinghouse.com   To purchase Claire Candy Hough’s inspirational books, "One True Home-Behind the Veil of Forgetfulness", "I Am an Angelic Walk-In-The Autobiography of Angel Ariel" and "Angels of Faith" visit Amazon, Audible or Angel Healing House angelhealinghouse.com     

Since January 2017, at least once a month (and often more frequently than that), Strong Towns president Chuck Marohn has co-hosted a radio show on 91.7 KAXE, Northern Community Radio, along with his friend Aaron Brown—an author, reporter, and educator—and Heidi Holtan, the station’s News and Public Affairs Director. Since the debut of Dig Deep, topics have varied widely: the 2020 election, Minnesota politics, the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, climate change, rural life, health care, universal basic income, the history and future of labor unions in Minnesota, and the cohosts’ latest books, among many others. The show’s aim? To “model some good behavior in our world—a place where a liberal can talk to a conservative and a conservative can talk to a liberal and be not only civil, but actually listen.” (Chuck represents the more conservative viewpoint, and Aaron the more progressive viewpoint.) In the most recent episode of Dig Deep, Chuck and Aaron discussed what democracy looks like in 2021 and beyond. The conversation is short—less than 20 minutes—but lively. The two friends talk about whether the United States is becoming more democratic, whether our institutions work better the more democratic they become, and how all levels of government can become not just more representative of the people but more responsive to their actual needs. We wanted to share the episode with our audience by re-broadcasting (along with a short introduction by Chuck) on the Strong Towns podcast. While the Strong Towns organization is fiercely non-partisan, the Strong Towns movement is comprised of people from across the political spectrum. Left, right, and everywhere in between, people are coming together to build stronger and more financially resilient cities. No matter where you are on that spectrum, and no matter how you would answer that question—“What does democracy look like now?”—one thing we can agree on: friends talking (and listening) well across their differences must be a part of it.

Episode Summary:  Since January 2014, Paul Sebastian has been the Owner of Brandsmith. Paul works closely with clients to design unique and distinguishable brands that can be encapsulated in a variety of formats, including wall graphics, banners, business cards, and as we will focus on in this conversation vehicle wraps.  Brandsmith is an “artist-owned and passion-driven company”, clients work directly with Paul’s team from design to print. The company features an “Agency” component and a “Media” component. The Agency side covers all things creative and conceptual marketing, while the Media side covers craftsmanship, building, and printing.  Returning to the podcast and joining us today alongside Paul, is Kayne Zamorano, Owner of Premier Pool Care. The two have a close working relationship, and our conversation takes place right after a successful, amazing wrap job on Kayne’s F250. We do a deep dive into why it’s so vitally important for pool professionals to have their vehicles wrapped by a reputable design company. We also make the case that this is one of the best ways a pool company can build its brand.  Topics Discussed:  00:59 - An introduction to Paul and Brandsmith  05:10 - The state of New England’s vehicle wrap industry compared to the West Coast’s  08:10 - Why it is important to have some type of branding on your work vehicle  12:01 - How Kayne’s new vehicle wrap design improved Premier’s professional image  18:37 - Getting your branding right from the start  20:45 - Why the design is the most important part  27:57 - What to look for in a designer  34:46- The designer-client relationship, and Brandsmith’s process  42:14 - Photos of your vehicle that you should be sending to the wrap company  47:20 - How long the wrap process takes once the design is approved  51:47 - Vetting for the right vehicle wrap company  1:01:06 - Things you should not do when your vehicle is wrapped  1:03:57 - Notes on pricing and budgeting when working with a wrap company  1:09:08 - Why wrapping a vehicle is one of the best ways to promote your brand  1:18:37 - Do’s and Don’ts around design hierarchy  1:21:12 - The progression of Kayne’s first vehicle to his latest one        Sponsors:  Pentair  NC Brands  Connect with Guest:  Brandsmith  Website  Facebook  Instagram  Twitter    Premier Pool Care  Website  Facebook  Instagram  Twitter    Resources Mentioned:  3M Vinyl  Avery Vinyl  Connect with Pool Chasers:  Website  Instagram  Facebook  Facebook Group  Twitter  YouTube  Patreon    Key Quotes from Episode:  There are some great designers out there creating some really cool pieces of art that represent your brand. Do your homework. The design is what’s most important.  If you’re looking to get a wrap and you feel like you have to steer your designer, that’s a bad designer.  You should be able to tell your designer who you are, what you do, and what you want to achieve, and they should be able to do the research and find out who your competition is in your area, and make sure they can create something that’s unique to you that also separates you from them.  If you care about the representation of your business and want to wrap your vehicle, then you probably, chances are, want to be trustworthy because you’re not going to just disappear. By showing up, you’re being accountable.  Either you have the brand or you have the relationships. Those are the two accelerators in business.  As long as you do the work, and you’re good at what you do, if you have a brand that can compete with the biggest companies aesthetically, customers are automatically going to give you the same level of trust.  If you’re legit the best at what you do, and you feel like you aren’t getting the accounts that you should be getting or the pricing that you should be getting, more than likely, it’s the branding.   

In this February Ascension Energy & Ascension Symptoms Update 2021 we discuss the February ascension energy which can best be described as “riding the serpent of time.” Serpents do not slither in a straight line. They undulate in unpredictable patterns. In February we are on the back of the snake being carried towards the unknowable.Since January of this year the most notable ascension symptom has been the experience of non-linear time. Subjectively it may feel like January was a year rather than a month, and that trend will continue to intensify throughout the month of February. This is a continuation and intensification of the phenomena noted in September of last year, where subjective time seems to dilate while objective time compresses. Since then subjective time has alternated between racing and crawling, with a few weeks of relative normalcy in between, which has led to a general feeling of disorientation.Astrologically the weirdness with time is tied to the Saturn/Jupiter Grand Conjunction that occurred on December 21, 2020. However, the fluctuations in our sense of subjective time since September was but a foreshadow of a phenomena that will persist throughout 2023. This is due to a mysterious astrological configuration in Vedic astrology known as the Serpent of Time. This configuration occurs when all seven planets of the visible sky fall on one side of the zodiac, held within the arc of the nodes of the moon, Rahu and Ketu, according to a precise placement.With one side of the zodiac empty and the other side inhabited by seven planets, a major imbalance occurs in our physical reality and perspective. This can trigger psychological destabilization, addiction, and self-destructive behavior. Moreover, for the collective it forebodes strange happenings. That which was taken for granted as stable and unchangeable as soon as 2019 will see a complete restructuring in the next few years.The current Serpent of Time configuration will reach extreme intensity from February 8th until the 11th of 2021. There will be a confusion of conflicting energies during this time which may feel particularly disorienting. This Serpent of Time corridor will end on March 26, 2021 when Mars crosses over Rahu in Taurus, but since it is Mars conjuncting Rahu it will be a fiery finale. Additional Serpent of Time configurations will form throughout 2022 and 2023, suggesting a period of continued individual and collective upheaval and revelation.We are riding the serpents back and are beyond the edge of the known moving into the unknowable. We are past the point of no return. There is no going back to normal. Let go of the past and know it has served you as well as it could. Proceed into the unknowable with an attitude of play.Don’t take life too seriously. Life is a game. Even death is safe. Ride into the unknowable with childlike delight. Pleasure and pain are your teachers, learn your lessons with grace. Find laughter and joy even in the darkest moments.Amidst the general feeling of disorientation you may feel estranged from your own life. The lack of alignment with family and friends may feel particularly noticeable and stark. Familiar environments may feel surreal and strange. This is a symptom of shifting timelines. We are riding the serpents back through time, space and dimensions.Find stability by going within. Connect with that aspect of yourself which is unchanging. Tune into your great “I AM” presence and witnessing awareness. Relative reality is in flux. Stand firm in the absolute.

Internationally-renowned composer Anne Boyd is in conversation with composer Thomas Metcalf, discussing her life and music ahead of a performance of her String Quartet No. 2 ’Play on the Water’ later this year. This is part of the TORCH project ‘Pixelating the River’: Engagement with Contemporary Music through Graphical Inputs, played by the Kreutzer Quartet, alongside a new work by Thomas Metcalf. Professor Anne Boyd AM is one of Australia’s most distinguished composers and music educators. Her undergraduate studies were in the Department of Music at the University of Sydney, where Peter Sculthorpe was her earliest and most influential composition teacher. The award of a Commonwealth Scholarship enabled her to undertake a PhD in composition at the University of York (1969-72), where her supervisors were Wilfrid Mellers and Bernard Rands. In 1990, Boyd became the first Australian (and the first woman) to be appointed Professor of Music at the University of Sydney. Before this, she was the Foundation Head of the Department of Music at the University of Hong Kong (1981–90) and taught at the University of Sussex (1972–77). The hallmarks of her musical style are its transparency, gentleness and delicacy, attributes which reflect her long involvement with Asian traditions, especially those of Japan and Indonesia. Two solo CDs of her music are Meditations on a Chinese Character (ABC Classics, 1997) and Crossing a Bridge of Dreams (Tall Poppies, 2000). Professor Boyd was honoured with an AM in the Order of Australia in 1996, an Honorary Doctorate from the University of York in 2003, the Distinguished Services to Australian Music Award at the APRA-AMC Classical Music Awards in 2005 and the 2014 Sir Bernard Heinz Award for service to music in Australia. Biography taken from Faber Music, 2021 Thomas Metcalf is a composer and DPhil candidate in Music at Oxford University (Worcester College), where he is researching the transformation of graphical spaces into determinately–notated music – focusing on a range of composers in the 20th and 21st centuries. His research has been recognised in the UK and internationally, appearing in peer-reviewed journals as well as diverse conference settings in Europe. Beginning his composition training with Robert Saxton at Oxford in October 2014, Thomas subsequently achieved a first–class BA in Music and an MSt in Composition with distinction as the Ogilvie–Thompson Scholar of Worcester College. Since January 2020, Thomas has studied with Kenneth Hesketh, focusing specifically on graphical methods of determinate composition, a process that is present in much of Hesketh’s recent work. Thomas’s works have been performed by a variety of ensembles, such as the ANIMA Collective, BBC Singers, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, GBSR Duo, Oxford Philharmonic, St. Pancras Parish Church Choir, and the Villiers Quartet. He has worked with composers such as Judith Weir, Michael Zev Gordon, Henning Kraggerud, and Dario Marianelli. He has also collaborated with festivals such as Oxford Lieder Festival (2018), Oxford Chamber Music Festival (2019), and the Vale of Glamorgan Festival (as part of the Peter Reynolds Composers Studio) (2020).

Internationally-renowned composer Anne Boyd is in conversation with composer Thomas Metcalf, discussing her life and music ahead of a performance of her String Quartet No. 2 ’Play on the Water’ later this year. This is part of the TORCH project ‘Pixelating the River’: Engagement with Contemporary Music through Graphical Inputs, played by the Kreutzer Quartet, alongside a new work by Thomas Metcalf. Professor Anne Boyd AM is one of Australia’s most distinguished composers and music educators. Her undergraduate studies were in the Department of Music at the University of Sydney, where Peter Sculthorpe was her earliest and most influential composition teacher. The award of a Commonwealth Scholarship enabled her to undertake a PhD in composition at the University of York (1969-72), where her supervisors were Wilfrid Mellers and Bernard Rands. In 1990, Boyd became the first Australian (and the first woman) to be appointed Professor of Music at the University of Sydney. Before this, she was the Foundation Head of the Department of Music at the University of Hong Kong (1981–90) and taught at the University of Sussex (1972–77). The hallmarks of her musical style are its transparency, gentleness and delicacy, attributes which reflect her long involvement with Asian traditions, especially those of Japan and Indonesia. Two solo CDs of her music are Meditations on a Chinese Character (ABC Classics, 1997) and Crossing a Bridge of Dreams (Tall Poppies, 2000). Professor Boyd was honoured with an AM in the Order of Australia in 1996, an Honorary Doctorate from the University of York in 2003, the Distinguished Services to Australian Music Award at the APRA-AMC Classical Music Awards in 2005 and the 2014 Sir Bernard Heinz Award for service to music in Australia. Biography taken from Faber Music, 2021 Thomas Metcalf is a composer and DPhil candidate in Music at Oxford University (Worcester College), where he is researching the transformation of graphical spaces into determinately–notated music – focusing on a range of composers in the 20th and 21st centuries. His research has been recognised in the UK and internationally, appearing in peer-reviewed journals as well as diverse conference settings in Europe. Beginning his composition training with Robert Saxton at Oxford in October 2014, Thomas subsequently achieved a first–class BA in Music and an MSt in Composition with distinction as the Ogilvie–Thompson Scholar of Worcester College. Since January 2020, Thomas has studied with Kenneth Hesketh, focusing specifically on graphical methods of determinate composition, a process that is present in much of Hesketh’s recent work. Thomas’s works have been performed by a variety of ensembles, such as the ANIMA Collective, BBC Singers, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, GBSR Duo, Oxford Philharmonic, St. Pancras Parish Church Choir, and the Villiers Quartet. He has worked with composers such as Judith Weir, Michael Zev Gordon, Henning Kraggerud, and Dario Marianelli. He has also collaborated with festivals such as Oxford Lieder Festival (2018), Oxford Chamber Music Festival (2019), and the Vale of Glamorgan Festival (as part of the Peter Reynolds Composers Studio) (2020).

Since January 2018, Alyssa has served as the CEO of Surgical Solutions, a Chicago-area based Health Care company. Alyssa served as the founder & CEO of Bottlenotes, Inc., the leading interactive media company in the U.S. wine, craft beer, and artisanal spirit industries. 2015-2018, Alyssa served as the Managing Partner at AJR Ventures, a strategic advisory firm. Alyssa is also the Author of Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive. When not immersed in business and civic life, Alyssa loves spending time with her husband, Hal Morris are their two daughters. Join us on The Mompreneur Model Febrary 3rd 1pmET/10amPT and then in #podcast. Be sure to connect with Alyssa at AlyssaRapp.com on @ AlyssaRapp on Twitter and Facebook, @AlyssaJRapp on Instagram, and LinkedIn. Connect with #WordofMom on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Email us at info.wordofmomradio@gmail.com. Thanks to our sponsors Safety Bags, StadiumBags.com, NoSuchThingasaBully.com and SmithSistersBluegrass.com for our theme song, She is You. #WordofMomRadio ~ Sharing the wisdom of women in business and in life.  

Facing twin public-health and economic emergencies, racial justice, climate change, and other urgent and compounding crises, President Biden is working with little, if any, political honeymoon. Since January 20, he has signed more than three dozen executive orders and directives aimed at addressing those crises. Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin, and Kaitlyn Martin grade the new administration’s first 10 days and discuss Biden’s daunting challenge to balance his stated desire for bipartisanship with his sense of urgency, as he wrestles with contentious legislative negotiations over his $1.9 trillion coronavirus package, a slow confirmation process for his senior team, and the Senate impeachment trial of his predecessor.

r/WallStreetBets has started a revolution against Wall Street using their own bets against them. The NFL is facing backlash over domestic violence right in time for the Super Bowl. Since January 6, many are now trying to stop the rise of racism in the US military.

China has begun using anal swabs to test those it considers to be at high risk of contracting Covid-19, state TV has reported.Officials have taken anal swabs from residents of neighbourhoods with confirmed Covid-19 cases in Beijing last week, according to state broadcaster CCTV.Those in designated quarantine facilities have also received anal swab tests.To collect test samples, the swab needs to be inserted about 3-5cm into the rectum and rotated several times.After completing the motion twice, the swab is removed before being securely placed inside a sample container. The whole procedure is said to take about 10 seconds.The mass testing in the capital was sparked after a 9-year-old tested positive for the virus last week.Since January 17, more than three million residents in three Beijing districts have received coronavirus testing in a bid to stem the contagion, authorities said.More than 1,000 staff and students at the infected young patient's school also underwent a variety of nucleic acid tests including the anal swabs, reported state media.Anal swabs have been used in China to test for Covid-19 since last year, but the method is mainly used in key groups at quarantine centres because of its inconvenience, according to a Chinese disease control expert.Speaking to state broadcaster CCTV on Saturday, Li Tongzeng from Beijing You'an Hospital said that traces of the virus linger longer in the anus or excrement than those samples taken from throat and nasal swabs."We found that some asymptomatic patients tend to recover quickly. It's possible that there will be no trace of the virus in their throat after three to five days," Li noted."But the virus lasts longer from the samples taken from the patient's digestive tract and excrement, compared to the ones taken from the respiratory tract."If we conduct anal swabs for nucleic acid testing, it would increase the detection rates of patients and lower the chance of a missed diagnosis," the expert claimed.Arrivals into the China must have multiple negative test results and quarantine for at least 14 days in a designated hotel on arrival, with many cities and regions imposing additional home observation requirements.As of Wednesday, China has reported a total of 89,272 confirmed infections. Its death toll rose by one to 4,636 following an additional fatality on Monday. 

There’s plenty to be making noise about at the moment, but activism can take many different forms, so in this week’s podzine, Hannah gets on the blower to comedian, writer and Standard Issue fave, Jenny Éclair, to chat about her new BBC show Craftivism: Making a Difference, and the power of picking up your pins and needles. Since January is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, Jen is chatting to author Susie Yang about her debut novel, White Ivy, an alternative immigrant narrative and brilliantly dark class critique. We’re feeling Priti vacant and generally pretty fucked off at the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the CPS’s handling of rape cases in the Bush Telegraph. In Jenny off the Blocks, Jen talks #ICare and the women’s rugby players calling out online abuse, and there’s some incongruous traffic-related violation as Rated or Dated tackles Rocky V. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since January 2019, nearly 68,000 asylum seekers have been ordered to wait in Mexico as their cases make their way through the U.S. courts system. The wait can take years, and it can often be deadly. After Mexico boasted its highest number of deportations ever in 2019, a group of local researchers and advocates set out to document just how extensive the cooperation has become between the U.S. and Mexico. The study concluded that Mexico violated its guaranteed constitutional protections when, under the Trump administration, the country mirrored its immigration policies after those of the U.S. In this episode of Latino USA, Maria Hinojosa talks to Alicia Moncada and Gretchen Kuhner about their findings and why President Biden should prioritize reform of the U.S. asylum in his first 100 days of office.

Kimberly James Boudreaux, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Acadiana, shares the expansion of services offered by her organization on this episode of Discover Lafayette. Kim has dedicated her life to being in service to others. As a young adult, she sold all her possessions and traveled abroad to work as a missionary, including time spent with Mother Theresa’s Missionaries of Charity. Our community has been blessed to have Kim Boudreaux at the helm of Catholic Charities of Acadiana, while she raises her young family with her husband, Matt. This is our second interview with Kim; you can hear our first podcast here. In the three years since our first talk, Catholic Charities has greatly expanded the services it offers, having opened the doors to The Emily House in 2018 which offers an emergency shelter for homeless women and children. They have added new responsibilities by taking over the Immigration Services and Deaf Action Center formerly run by the Diocese, as well as assuming management of FoodNet Food Bank and Rebuilding Together Acadiana.  In 2019, Catholic Charities also became entrepreneurs by taking over ownership of Crossroads Catholic Bookstore, which is now known as Crossroads Collective.  The organization has traditionally taken care of our most vulnerable neighbors through outreach efforts such as disaster response, as well St. Joseph Diner, St. Joseph Shelter for Men, St. Michael Center for Veterans, the Stella Maris Center, and the Monsignor Sigur Center. Between the COVID shutdown and the disastrous hurricanes that hit Southwest Louisiana, the detrimental effects upon incomes, employment, and housing stability have been devastating. The face of homelessness changed significantly in 2020. While we traditionally related homelessness to a mental illness or substance abuse disorder, today the homeless look vastly different. Before COVID, people could move to a family member's home when tough times hit, perhaps keeping their employment while temporarily looking for alternative housing. But the combination of COVID and job losses associated with the shutdown have greatly impacted their struggles. In many cases, doubling up with family members has been found to be unsustainable: it can feel impossible to have multiple families juggling their children's online Zoom classes while the adults attempt to work from home. In March 2020, Catholic Charities counted 166 people in their homeless program. Unsheltered homelessness had been at an all-time low as the organization did not turn people away when they were in need and would provide a place to sleep even if it was on the floor. But the social distancing required by the pandemic proved to be too great a challenge given the existing shelter space available for sleeping quarters. And, for the first time since the 1970s, St. Joseph's Diner had to be closed because the group could not meet the legal requirements for indoor seating or keep the revolving groups of diners and volunteers safe from contracting the virus. The decision was initially made to convert St. Joseph's Diner into a shelter and Catholic Charities continued to feed the 166 clients under their care daily. (Kim noted that others were also fed through the back door when in need.) Once the stay-at-home order was lifted, the organization worried about COVID spreading throughout its community as most people in the programs are medically vulnerable. The clients were transitioned into hotels, and Catholic Charities' staff are present on-site at the hotels 24/7, operating the same services they always have, working to maintain a safe and stable environment. Since January, the Acadiana region has experienced an 82% increase in homelessness (with family homelessness up over 200% since March 2020), along with a 77% decrease in emergency shelter beds. Kim notes that "Prevention is such an important part of this puzzle. The experience of losing your home is very traumatic,

Since January of 2020, the list of prominent players/coaches/front office people in #Houston professional sports is staggering...the likes of which we've never seen #Texans #Astros #Rockets

This morning Logitech (#LOGI) reported their fiscal Q3 results and blew out expectations! The computer peripheral company reported a revenue increase of 85% and operating income tripled. After #Logitech reported shares jumped up +3% in pre-market to $103.44 and quickly sold off at market open. Now shares are trading at $96.88, down -4% today. Since January of 2020 Logitech stock is up 104%. Has the stock ran up too much? Or should investors buy shares after the earnings beat?

Jan 16, 2021. Since January 5th, we've compiled these snippets and resources from our conversations amidst this Intuitive Public Media and our Intuitive endeavor. Here is some of what we've gathered…---@maxmorris, @maxmoradio https://t.me/s/IntuitivePublicMedia/2914  https://Intuitive.social/hello/max https://Intuitive.pub/media  ---20210116-181922, https://Intuitive.pub/text

“I remember asking my therapist, what does self-love even feel like? And I'd had fleeting moments of experiencing it. Now it just is. It's just there. And that's beyond any expectation that I ever thought I would have. And that's what I think of when I think of “transforming trauma.”” - Sarah Buino In this special year-end episode celebrating the first year anniversary of the Transforming Trauma podcast, our host Sarah Buino and NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer reflect on this first year of Transforming Trauma!  Brad shares that when the NARM Training Institute was founded in 2018, the intention was “to do our part in bringing trauma-informed work to so many individuals, families and communities that are dealing with the effects of complex trauma.”  While the NARM Training Institute has been mainly focused on training mental health and other helping professionals in the NARM approach, they have also been committed to making NARM more accessible to those in need. During a NARM Training in Chicago, Brad had the idea to create a podcast that would be widely available, free, and bring important messages about complex trauma to listeners everywhere.  He invited Sarah and together they worked toward creating a podcast that would capture the magic in the work to share with the world – and thus began Transforming Trauma! Since January 2020, Transforming Trauma has had over 50,000 downloads in more than eighty countries, listenership has grown over 300%, and it has been ranked in the top 10 mental health podcasts on Apple Podcasts.  As Sarah and Brad celebrate their first year of the Transforming Trauma podcast, they express how moved and inspired they feel to know that in their very first year, Transforming Trauma has made such an impact on people’s lives.  With humility and excitement, they commit to continuing to use this platform to promote and support personal and collective healing of complex trauma. To read the full show notes and discover more resources visit http://www.narmtraining.com/podcast *** NARM Level 2 Online Training begins January 2021. REGISTER NOW: https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/level2/ *** NARM Training Institute http://www.NARMtraining.com *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources.   *** We want to connect with you! Facebook @NARMtraining Twitter @NARMtraining YouTube Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute

Dollars, Digital Currency, and 120 Years of Chinese Central BankingThursday, December 10, 2020Hoover Institution, Stanford UniversityOver 120 years of Chinese central banking history suggests that China’s central banks and adjacent financial institutions have served primarily as instruments of the state’s development agenda—though that agenda was defined and redefined by the Qing, Nationalist, and Communist regimes. In light of this history, China’s digital currency is bound to be yet another solution to the long-standing Chinese elite agenda of “development politics” and resisting foreign domination. Yes, DCEP will be used to sanction dissidents and allow the CCP to evade US sanctions. But, like predecessor institutions, DCEP’s larger mission will be to raise the technological sophistication of the domestic economy and to guarantee the state’s ability to mobilize these resources. Combined with AI, big data, ubiquitous connectivity, and the almost complete digitization of economic activity, DCEP will allow the Chinese state to see and manage its society and economy to a previously unfathomable degree.Manny Rincon-Cruz is a researcher at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, where he helped launch and currently serves as the executive director of the History Working Group.  His research focuses on various aspects of monetary history, Chinese history, and network science. He has written about the social networks of power in the history of the American presidency, the role of collegial networks in the promotion or demotion of Chinese political elites, and is currently working on modeling the spread of the Nazi party in its first three years. Since January 2020, he has been working to better understand the spread and containment of COVID-19, whether in Taiwan or the US. He nonetheless remains keenly interested in how digital technology is transforming both our public sphere and our monetary systems, here and abroad.ABOUT THE HOOVER HISTORY WORKING GROUPhttps://www.hoover.org/research-teams/history-working-group  This interview is part of the History Working Group Seminar Series. A central piece of the History Working Group is the seminar series, which is hosted in partnership with the Hoover Library & Archives. The seminar series was launched in the fall of 2019, and thus far has included six talks from Hoover research fellows, visiting scholars, and Stanford faculty. The seminars provide outside experts with an opportunity to present their research and receive feedback on their work. While the lunch seminars have grown in reputation, they have been purposefully kept small in order to ensure that the discussion retains a good seminar atmosphere.

Tami Peter has worked for Moody’s Analytics since 2008.  Since January 2020, she has been the Director – Relationship Manager for its Commercial Real Estate Solutions.   From 2008-2019, Tami was Director, Product Specialist - Structured Analytics. She specializes in providing fixed income risk analytics solutions to institutional clients.  Tami was also the recipient of Moody’s “Global Volunteer Award” on behalf of Bottomless Closet.  She is also a contributing author to the book, “Risk Transparency”. Prior to that, she was Director of Structured Credit Sales & Trading at Société Générale and also worked in Frankfurt, Germany in Credit Risk Modeling with Dresdner Bank. She received a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and has been a guest lecturer several times.  Tami also holds a B.S. in Finance and a minor in German from Villanova University.  She is fluent in German, has lived overseas and has traveled to over 70 countries. Tami served as a Board Member and Treasurer of Bottomless Closet for 10 years. 20 years ago, she developed and still teaches a Personal Financial Management Series for disadvantaged NYC women to achieve economic self-sufficiency.  She is also the creator of a “Debt-Free Bootcamp”. Her work has been recognized in the media for her financial literacy work– such as on The Today Show, NBC News, US News Money blog, Oprah’s XM Radio as Jean Chatsky’s “Debt Expert”, Good Day New York, and as New York 1 TV’s “New Yorker of the Week”. Tami has worked one-on-one with hundreds of women to ensure that every client is empowered to accomplish her financial goals – ones they never thought possible – and through knowledge, action, and self-confidence, ultimately achieve Financial Independence! What You Will Learn: Tami’s challenges in her experiences working abroad What possibilities exist for women who have interest in finance as illustrated by Tami’s work at Moody’s Analytics The role of analytics in the marketplace The mentors and influential people in Tami’s life that helped her achieve success What you can learn from Tami’s Personal Finance Seminar Series Why understanding money is so critical to building wealth in the long term How to contact Tami Peter: Website: https://www.moodysanalytics.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-peter-mba-3847986 https://www.linkedin.com/company/moodysanalytics/ Twitter: @MoodysAnalytics

Have you ever considered taking a completely different kind of farming journey? Adam Cohen and Jordan Jent join us today from Texas Fungus, hailing from Fort Worth and supplying all of Northern Texas. Jordan started Texas Fungus in the Fall of 2016 and now grows the most premium mushrooms in the area and beyond. The original farm began in a one-car garage and has since relocated to Arlington, TX in a 2,000 sq.ft. facility after Jordan partnered with Adam in January 2019. The farm has been expanding and thriving ever since. Join us to learn all about how they cultivate the best damn mushrooms in Texas!   You’ll hear: How Jordan and Adam got started working with mushrooms 1:06 What makes growing mushrooms different from other crops 10:06 What a typical day at Texas Fungus looks like 11:45 How much time Jordan and Adam spend on the farm 16:41 How they prioritize important tasks 18:00 The most difficult thing they’ve encountered after starting their business 22:04 How Jordan and Adam advise learning about mushroom production to newcomers 29:38 How roles are divided on Texas Fungus 36:29 Which of their products sell best in Fort Worth and surrounding areas 50:26 What the whole growing process looks like 56:01 The biggest mistakes Adam and Jordan see newer farmers making 1.03:25 Their favorite farming tool 1.11:20 How Jordan and Adam feel about the prospect of starting a new farm today 1.15:53 Where you can learn more about Adam, Jordan, and Texas Fungus 1.19:36 What they’re currently doing with their grow kits 1.20:53   About the Guests:Adam Cohen is a former school teacher (Math, Science, Agriculture), who spent much of the last 15 years working with hydroponics and aquaponics. Struggling to find a way to balance the time needed to be an effective teacher with the needs of running a successful farm, Adam kept looking for ways to be more efficient and to do more with less. A chance meeting in late 2018 introduced him to Jordan Jent and the two partnered up to build Texas Fungus, a small artisan mushroom farm in the heart of the DFW Metroplex. Jent, a former Chef with a self-professed "black-thumb" had been growing mushrooms for a short time and was looking to find a way to bring a new connection to the DFW food-scene that had not existed in the area prior. Since January of 2019, Adam and Jordan have overcome a number of challenges and growing pains as they work to bring the #bestdamnmushrooms to DFW. In the fall of 2017, Jordan Jent received a mushroom kit as a gift that didn't fruit out. About that same time, he was also looking for a way out of the 9 to 5 corporate rat race. As a former chef, he still found himself looking for ways to be connected to the local DFW food scene. After the failed kit, Jordan stumbled upon mushroom growing and went down the rabbit hole. One year later in 2018, Jordan decided to go all-in and leave the simplicity of a 40-hour work week and good benefits for a life of mushroom farming, providing the #bestdamnmushroomsindfw to local chefs. After partnering up with Adam Cohen in the beginning of 2019, they expanded from 5 restaurants and 50lbs per week to 30+ restaurants and 250lbs per week by the end of 2019.Resources:Website - www.texasfungus.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/texasfungus/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/texas_fungus/

This is Investor Perspectives, I’m the host of Investor Connect, Hall T Martin, where we connect startups and investors for funding. In this episode, you’ll hear about a new company in the gifting sector called Gesture. Our featured guests are , Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager at LunaCap Ventures, as well as and , Managing Partners at New Age Capital, all investors in Gesture, and , Co-Founder & CEO of Gesture. Gesture is an on-demand gifting platform used to send gifts in a simple way through a mobile application. It is tackling the problem of unreliable delivery, overpriced gifting, and horrible customer service using advanced technology the same way Uber took on the yellow cab industry, and Netflix took over Blockbuster.   Since January 2019, Gesture has delivered thousands of gifts, grown more than 245%, is now available in more than 35+ cities, launched new products and revenue channels, and helped thousands of people stay connected in these unfortunate times. Gesture is a company that believes in connecting people using emotional tangibility to make the world smaller and more personal again. Our host today is Ashley Matthysse. I hope you enjoy this episode. ______________________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:  Check out our other podcasts here:  For Investors check out:  For Startups check out:  For eGuides check out:  For upcoming Events, check out  For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group

BRP 241 - CHRISTIAN MONIQUE https://soundcloud.com/destorted Christian Monique is a DJ and producer born in Venice, Italy. The passion for the music came from his father and older brother. When Christian was 8 years old, his older brother bought two turntables "Technics" with a mixer, and Christian learned how to use everything alone while his brother was at work. The biggest influences of Christian Monique are Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Sasha, John Digweed and Marcelo Vasami for their unique and original styles. His sound is progressive house, dark progressive and progressive trance. He has more than 10 years of DJ-ing experience in Italy. In 2017, he has played at the Tropi Trance Bar in Sant Antoni, Ibiza. In 2018, Christian has played at a big event in his town called, "Notte Bianca". The same year, he has played by the first time in Budapest (Hungary) at the Akvarium Klub with Guy Mantzur. Christian appeared on labels such as Bonzai Progressive, Black Hole Recordings, Pure Trance, Balkan Connection, Balkan Connection South America, White Soho, Massive Harmony Records, DAR Label, Stellar Fountain, 3rd Avenue, Transpecta, Vesta Records and many more. His music has the support of great artists such as Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo, Armin Van Buuren, Adriatique, Above & Beyond, Guy J, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Solarstone, Nick Muir, Agoria, Airwave, Ruben De Ronde, Don Diablo, Joris Voorn, Petar Dundov, Mariano Mellino, Aly & Fila, Gai Barone, Chris Fortier, Denis A, Tim Penner and many more. Christian Monique, is actually host on three radio shows. Since January 2018, every 3rd Friday goes on air ìSeventeenî on Frisky Radio. Since January 2019, every 4th Saturday of the month, "Upside Down" is broadcast on Progressive Beats. The third and newest one, Hyperion, goes on air on Proton Radio every 2nd Tuesday of the month, since August 2020. Nowadays, he is composing new productions and remixes for several record labels. tracklist Tom Bro - Perceptions (Original Mix) - Antima Records Waxman (CA) - Sideshow (ALMA (AR) Remix) - Droid9 Erso - Alabasta (Original Mix) - Vesta Records Roman Kandel - Mahasim (Original Mix) - Deepwibe Underground Dylan Deck & Ali Maher - Past Motion (Ed Steele 3AM Remix) - Another Life Music Matheus Castro & Pedrada - Dawn Temptations (Original Mix) - Transensations Records Diego Poblets - Escape (Original Mix) - Reeload Nohak - Omega (Original Mix) - Infinite Depth Sergio Avila - Shadow (Original Mix) - Droid9 South America

Alexander Keehnen, the Efficiency Guy from Amsterdam, is best known for his Stress-Free Work System and for the companies he founded: Gaianet and WIN Mastermind. Both platforms serve to connect and unite purpose-driven individuals in co-creation. WIN Mastermind is a business network where purpose-driven entrepreneurs share their knowledge and network. Gaianet is a social network where mission-ready heart-driven individuals connect with disruptive projects to build a new earth. Since Alexander discovered personal development in early 2008, his life revolves around learning and self-optimization. Since January 2019 Alexander lives his “surrender experiment” (inspired by Michael Singer): always returning to the Now, he learned to let go of unproductive thinking and open himself up to the beauty that surrounds us every day. His big vision for Gaianet is that it functions as a doorway from the 3D to the 5D world. Inside Gaianet, it feels like home. Soul brothers and sisters unite in a place with no judgment where everyone’s authentic self is celebrated.   Get to know more about Alexander : ⬇️ SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS and WEBSITE Personal Pages ⚫ Website - https://www.alexanderkeehnen.com/ ⚫ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sander.keehnen/ ⚫ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-keehnen/   WIN Mastermind ⚫ Website - https://www.alexanderkeehnen.com/winmastermind   Gaianet ⚫ Website - https://www.gaianet.earth/   References: ⚫  The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer - https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X   Listen as we talk about:

This week we bear witness to an event on par with Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. This episode, in fact, features an occurrence of such impact that it shakes the very foundations of modern society. Since January 14th, 2018, the Talkie Boiyz have been putting content into your earholes. But now, nearly three years later, the people have responded. That’s right, this episode features our first ever… listener email. These Talkie Boiyz are searching the void for acknowledgement so if you would like to help these sad, sad boys out, you can find them here: Facebook: @deapodcast https://www.facebook.com/deapodcast/ Instagram: @deapodcast https://www.instagram.com/deapodcast/ Jeremy: @slippin_on_peels Josh: @j__sh._ Huw: @huwperfluous Liv: @livlikesmovies Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dont-expect-anything

Meet Jason (JT), a dad of two adorable girls and his sidekick Bentley (his dog). He’s now a full-time Amazon seller and entrepreneur and Private Label Mastery Coach. JT started with PLM a week before getting laid off from his Microsoft consulting job last January. He quickly got involved with everything PLM had to offer and attended every training possible so he could become the expert he is today. He encountered many problems yet stayed focused and powered through them with the help of our amazing coaching team. He tells people that if he can start his business during the height of a pandemic and still be successful, then everyone else should not have any excuses now that things are practically back in full swing. Since January, he has launched 9 products and will have another 5 in the upcoming weeks and it’s all thanks to the great support system PLM has to offer     Join our THRIVING free Facebook community of over 6,000 online entrepreneurs and Amazon sellers. You'll get educational videos, contents, giveaways, and a positive and supportive community! www.facebook.com/groups/privatelabelin60days Amazon FBA Breakthrough Ready to take the next step to work with our team? Book your Breakthrough Session! plmastery.com/sm-apply

This fire season has been devastating for California. Since January there have been an estimated 8,100 wildfires across the state, and 96,000 residents displaced from their homes. Today, we talk to State Farm Agent Dorian Brewer about what you need to know to see if your home has enough insurance on it, incase you are caught in a firestorm. Questions about buying a home, selling a home or investing in real estate? Call me at 619-818-2992. I'd love the opportunity to chat with you. Chris Spade Keller Williams CA BRE #01785713 CA BRE #01295699 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chris-spade/support

Matthew is the founder and full-time chief executive officer and director of Quantm.One, Inc and has held this position since the Company’s incorporation in December 2017. Since January 2015 Matthew has been the founder and president of Crowdventure, LLC, a real estate crowdfunding company. Matthew has also been a director of Secured Real Estate Income Strategies, LLC, (a real estate fund) since June 2016 and has been a co-founder and director of Secured Real Estate Income Fund I, LLC since May 2015. He is also the owner and president of Carbon Retirement, LLC, and has held this position since November 2014. In the late 90’s he spent a number of years working alongside Richard Branson and his corporate finance team and was involved in a number of high profile Virgin projects, including the Virgin Global Challenger – the first attempt to fly around the world in a hot air balloon. He was involved in the creation of the Virgin Clothing Company, Virgin Cosmetics, Virgin Helicopters, Virgin Executive Jets and a number of other Virgin companies and was appointed a director and Trustee of Virgin’s London Air Ambulance service. Matthew went to Westminster School in London, UK and studied Law at Birmingham University before pursuing a career in finance and stockbroking, specializing in the South East Asian markets. In 1997 he chose an entrepreneurial path and founded Europe’s first internet billing application service provider. Since then he has founded and led companies in the United Kingdom, India, Australia and the United States in the finance, telecommunications, technology and real estate sectors. https://www.quantmre.com/ https://launch.quantmre.com/book-int/  

Michael J. Fleming is the founder and president of Sales Tax and More, a full service consulting and solutions firm with a passion for state tax. He is one of the country's leading authorities on sales tax issues such as consulting and research, registrations, returns, nexus, dropshipping, e-commerce, and service providers.  Michael is a renowned writer and speaker, and he regularly presents on webinars. He is also the host of the Sales Tax and More podcast, where he shares his wisdom and learnings to his audience in order to help them navigate the tricky world of taxes. In this episode… Since January 1, 2020, Illinois has required marketplace facilitators who cross the state's economic nexus thresholds to collect retailers’ use tax. However, this has caused serious problems for online sellers, as Amazon has a number of warehouses in the state. With this change, marketplace sellers were expected to pay the retailers’ taxes out of pocket. Luckily, Illinois is in the process of making some updates to solve these sales tax problems for Amazon sellers. As of January 1, 2021, marketplaces will be required to collect retailers’ occupation tax, rather than marketplace sellers. But what does this mean for remote sellers outside of Illinois?  In this episode of Sales Tax and More, Michael J. Fleming is interviewed by his co-host Ellie Moffat about the sales tax problems in Illinois regarding marketplaces and Amazon sellers. Michael explains the cause of these problems, the current updates, and what the state has been doing to resolve the issues. Stay tuned.

Since January 2016, Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intentions have been produced, illustrated, and promoted visually as the Pope Video. Workers and Workers Rights is a theme he returns to often, and as an example of his concern is well presented in the October 2017 Pope Video.                                  Since we are just beginning Hispanic Heritage Month, we will also see a brief video on that topic and Jim Grant will comment on the connection he sees between these two video clips.

Since January 2016, Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intentions have been produced, illustrated and promoted visually as The Pope Video. In the August 2020 intention, Pope Francis asks the world to pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families. Jim Grant will comment on this intention and remind viewers and listeners that back in September 2019, Pope Francis prayed that politicians, scientists and economists will work together to protect the oceans. We will watch that Pope Video as well and see the connection between both intentions.

Since January 2016, Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intentions have been produced, illustrated and promoted visually as The Pope Video. In the July 2020 intention, Pope Francis asks the world to pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance, and especially that they may be protected by the state. Jim Grant will comment on this intention and remind viewers and listeners that praying for families is a recurring intention for Pope Francis. The nuance this month is his mention of “protection by the state”, a reminder that families by themselves may not be able to sustain themselves without this protection and help.

Since January 2016, Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intentions have been produced, illustrated and promoted visually as The Pope Video. In the June 2020 intention, Pope Francis asks the world to pray for compassion and that all who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Jim Grant will comment on this intention and remind viewers and listeners of our need to show compassion for those most needing our solidarity at this time. We will close with a prayer for all the parishes dedicated to the Sacred Heart.

Since January 2016, Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intentions have been produced, illustrated and promoted visually as The Pope Video. In the May 2020 intention, Pope Francis asks the world to pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire church. Jim Grant will comment on this intention and remind viewers and listeners of the ministry of the deacons already serving the Diocese of Fresno, and the formation process of the 17 newest deacon candidates.

Since January 2016, Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intentions have been produced, illustrated and promoted visually as The Pope Video. In the April 2020 intention, Pope Francis asks the world to pray that those suffering from addiction may be helped and accompanied. Jim Grant will comment on this intention, and share Dr. Benjamin E. Mays’ brief poem “Just a minute”, the exact length of each of these monthly Pope Videos.

Ever wandered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. Sarah Hamza studied Costume for Performance at the London College of Fashion after being inspired to work in the Textiles field from watching her mother sew her clothes and school uniforms whilst growing up. After graduating, Sarah worked on varied projects like the TV mini-series ’The Colour of Magic’ as the Dye Assistant for two episodes and as the Deputy Wardrobe Supervisor on ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ for the Menier Chocolate Factory theatre. At the Royal Opera House (ROH), Sarah began as a Dresser and a casual Wardrobe Technician mainly for the Opera but occasionally for the Ballet too, before joining the Production Costume department as the Junior Buyer and General Assistant. After the ROH, Sarah worked for the English National Opera (ENO) as the Head Buyer and was also one of the in-house Costume Supervisors, supervising revivals such as 'Madam Butterfly' and 'The Mikado', and new productions from the 2019 season that included ‘War Requiem’, ‘Jack the Ripper: The Women of Whitechapel’ and ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’. Since January 2020, Sarah has been the Head of Costume for the Young Vic Theatre. Sarah's Recommendations: -What We Do in the Shadows (TV Series) -The Farewell -DGV: Danse a Grande Vitesse

Since January, this topic has been permeating my mind! My guests (Mira, Mary, David, Arnya, Ezekiel) and I will be discussing what it means to be #SuccessfullySingle

William H. McRaven is a former United States Navy admiral who last served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command from August 8, 2011, to August 28, 2014. Since January 2015, he has served as the chancellor of The University of Texas System. McRaven previously served from June 13, 2008, to August 2011 as Commander, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and from June 2006 to March 2008 as Commander, Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR).  In addition to his duties as COMSOCEUR, he was designated as the first director of the NATO Special Operations Forces Coordination Centre (NSCC), where he was charged with enhancing the capabilities and inter-operability of all NATO Special Operations Forces. Admiral McRaven retired from the Navy on August 28, 2014, after more than 37 years of service. Favorite Success Quote If by Rudyard Kipling Key Points 1. Focus on Doing Your Duties Now  Success in life doesn’t come from focusing on what you are going to do in the future. It comes from focusing all of your attention on the tasks that are in front of you right now. Yes, you should have goals, dreams, and aspirations. However, do not allow these dreams and aspirations to rule the present moment. Instead, focus on the now, focus on what is right in front of you, focus more on the next 24 hours and less on the next 24 years. The quickest way to achieve success (whatever your definition of success might be) is to have a plan and then execute on that plan, day in and day out. Do your duties now and allow tomorrow to take care of itself. 2. You Can’t Make it Alone  Many men like to think that they are an island, they like to believe that they are the Alpha and Omega of their lives. Until one day, they are struck by the very harsh reality that they are not. No man, regardless of size, intelligence or other capability has ever “made it” on this planet by themselves. We were designed for community and teamwork. One of the fastest ways to achieve your mission, whether that is in business, in your health, or in your relationships is to surround yourself with amazing, like-minded individuals who can help support you and push you along the journey. With a tight-knit circle of influence, you will be able to accelerate your results, find your blind spots, and receive help when you are outside of your comfort zone. And more than that, you will have more fun! Life is a team sport, it’s meant to be played with other people. So eradicate the erroneous notion that real men do it alone. Build your tribe and have a blast doing it. 3. What Are You Really Made of? So often in our modern society, we are quick to judge others (and ourselves) on external factors like height, weight, attractiveness, financial success, and social capital. But we forget that our worth is defined by how much heart we have, not how much money or muscle we have. A person’s worth is defined by what’s inside. Admiral McRaven illustrates this point perfectly in his book when he shares the story of Thomas Norris, a Navy Seal who was awarded the congressional medal of honor. During training, nearly all of his classmates assumed that Tom would fail. He was short, skinny, and out of shape compared to the other men. However, Tom had a level of internal fortitude, mental strength, and heart that few men in the world display. And his bravery was exemplified repeatedly on the battlefield, especially during the infamous rescue mission that lead to his Congressional Medal of Honor. Like Tom, many of you might not be what comes to mind physically when people think of an “Alpha” or a “Real Man”. But that isn’t what matters. What are you made of? Who are you? What is your character like when everything goes wrong and your life is spiraling out of control? That is what determines your worth as a man. 4. You Are Going to Fail Read that again. You are going to fail. I don’t care how good you are, how smart you are, or how strong you are. Life will kick you to the curb and beat you senseless at some point in your existence. This isn’t a speculation. It’s fact. You are going to fail! You might not face the catastrophic failures that come to mind when you hear the word, but at some point in your life, you will be faced with a situation, a business deal, a relationship, or a physical challenge that you simply cannot surmount. So get over it. Stop letting this fear of failure rule you and accept that failure is inevitable. Failure is a sign of life, it is a sign that you are trying to push the envelope forward and a sign that you are growing into the man you need to be. So get used to failing. If you do anything of worth in this life, it is going to become a pretty common occurrence. 5. Your Bank Account Doesn’t Determine Your Success Many men operate under the flawed ideology that the more 0’s they have in their bank accounts, the more successful they are. This simply isn’t true. Yes, money is important, and you should certainly strive to earn enough to enjoy your life, be comfortable, and have enough left over to share. But it is not the end all be all to success. Who are you? How is your character? How do you treat others? How is your marriage? These are the things that determine a man’s success. If you are surrounded by good friends, have a happy, loving relationship with your wife, are in good health, and positively impact the world on a regular basis, then congratulations… You have achieved success.

Michele Billeaud, candidate for 15th Judicial District Court Judge in Lafayette Parish joined Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast. The election will be held on November 3, 2020, and is slated to have a high turnout as it coincides with many other local races such as District Attorney, City Marshall, and of course, the presidential election. Billeaud is running for Judge in Division "K" which has 115,000 registered voters and encompasses Youngsville, Broussard, most of Scott and Duson, and a majority of the City of Lafayette located south of Cameron Street. https://www.facebook.com/101349674790880/videos/580285362690022 Michele Billeaud explains what areas encompass Division K in Lafayette Parish. Billeaud started her legal career 26 years ago. A New Orleans native, she took time off after college to follow her best friend and move out to California. While the adventure was fun, she realized that she needed to figure out "what to do with her life." She studied law in California and on the day she graduated, returned home to study and take the Louisiana bar exam. Billeaud's first job was in the Orleans Parish DA’s Office where she had a heavy caseload and gained invaluable experience trying all levels of criminal cases. While working there, she met Lawrence "Moose" Billeaud, a Lafayette native. The couple dated long-distance before she moved to Lafayette when they got married. While Moose is one of 17 children in the close-knit and loving family of the late Bozo and Millie Billeaud, he told Michele they could live anywhere she wanted; Michele had fallen in love with Lafayette when she visited and elected to start their married life here. The couple have two children, Ethan and Quinn. Michele and Lawrence "Moose" Billeaud with their children, Ethan and Quinn. Billeaud joined the law firm of Lisa Brener in Lafayette and handled civil matters such as divorce, child custody, age discrimination, and sexual harassment claims. Upon Brener's retirement, Billaud started her own law firm; she also worked for the Lafayette Parish Public Defender's Office where she was appointed Section Chief in charge of all full-time public defenders as a result of the extensive criminal law experience she had garnered in the Orleans DA's office. Since January 2002, Billeaud has worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Lafayette Parish. She serves as felony track leader, trying everything from felony theft to the most violent crimes.  A founding team member of the Lafayette Parish Drug Court Program, Billeaud is "a big proponent of specialty courts." The drug court helps nonviolent offenders get back on track by getting appropriate treatment, obtain job training, find employment, adequate shelter, and other things necessary to turn their lives around. She believes that anytime you can help someone help themselves, it's good for our community. Billeaud recounted that she's seen people she previously tried cases against show up in court to help others get into drug court so that they may also become a healthy, contributing member of society. Under the direction of Judge Jules Edwards, Lafayette has also set up a Veteran's specialty Court; Billeaud would also like to see the addition of a Mental Health Court to help those most vulnerable and who end up in jail due to a lack of resources to obtain help. Billeaud loves being in court and says the most fun part of being an attorney is" having to think on your feet." She enjoys being a prosecutor and feels a calling for public service and working in the public sector. She never thought about running for judge. But when the current Division "K" Judge Rick Michot was rendered incapable of running for re-election due to the Louisiana age requirement, she was approached by others who encouraged her to run. Billeaud believes she brings the necessary experience to the table to serve the community as a judge, as well as the appropriate temperament to be a good jud...

Since January of this year the entertainment industry has been forced to endure profit losses and unconventional means of getting the job done. Many have been furloughed or flat out lost their jobs. We have been forced to reinvent ourselves and find new ways to secure our livelihood. Now, nine months in, where do we stand?

Birthdays, holidays and anniversaries are all incredibly difficult to live through after the death of your child. We dread them. We count the days until those days arrive trying to figure out what exactly to do on that day. Is it small and private? Do we invite friends and family to join us? What is the best decision? I recently talked to a good friend of mine who was honoring the two year anniversary of her child's death two days before we had Andy's. She said to me, "No mother should have to plan a 'death party' for their child." She is absolutely right, but we do it because we want them remembered, and we don't want anyone to forget about them. Today's guest, Chrisy, was first interviewed in Episode 19 back in January. She was actually one of the very first listeners to my show as well as my first iTunes review. She reached out to me after a couple of months, and we made a deep connection prior to her sharing her story on the show. Since January, Chrisy and her family have been through a lot, and I have been honored to have her allow me to walk alongside her. She is working hard on her grief and trying to pick up the shattered pieces of her life and turn it into something beautiful. That something beautiful is the the organization that she has founded called the Caleb Cares Project. Her son was an amazing, wonderful young man who did so much for others around him. She is continuing his legacy through projects that she knows he would support. I loving hearing the renewed strength in her voice as she talks about doing this project for Caleb and with Caleb. Certainly, no one wants to have to live the life of a bereaved parent, missing our children each and every day, but despite our pain, good can come from it. This organization will help so many people in their community in Tennessee. It will give healing for the family and friends of Caleb. Be sure to follow the organization and Chrisy's blog on ajourneyforcaleb.com. Holidays and anniversaries certainly do bring additional pain when they come around, but they, too, can lead to good. Gathering together to share memories of our loved ones make them feel a little more alive in our hearts again, at least for a little while. Knowing that others miss and love them gives us great comfort. In the end, we as bereaved parents just want to know that our children mattered and will not be easily forgotten.

The headlines for Thursday, 13th August 2020 highlights the COVID-19 super spreader from the Sivagangga cluster. The person responsible for the cluster was sentenced to five months’ jail and fined RM12,000 for defying the MCO quarantine order. Also, Malaysia continues to deport foreigners. Since January, a total of 21,241 illegal immigrants have been deport   Listen to the top five stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes.   We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.   Stay informed on astroawani.com (http://astroawani.com/) for these news and more.

The headlines for Thursday, 13th August 2020 highlights the COVID-19 super spreader from the Sivagangga cluster. The person responsible for the cluster was sentenced to five months’ jail and fined RM12,000 for defying the MCO quarantine order. Also, Malaysia continues to deport foreigners. Since January, a total of 21,241 illegal immigrants have been deport   Listen to the top five stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes.   We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.   Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.

The headlines for Thursday, 13th August 2020 highlights the COVID-19 super spreader from the Sivagangga cluster. The person responsible for the cluster was sentenced to five months’ jail and fined RM12,000 for defying the MCO quarantine order. Also, Malaysia continues to deport foreigners. Since January, a total of 21,241 illegal immigrants have been deport   Listen to the top five stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes.   We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.   Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.

Jeff Brown is a podcaster, mentor, and speaker. His goal: to help you bridge the gap between intention and implementation. He does this by sharing his professional insights, and the insights of successful people all over the world, on leadership, personal development, productivity, entrepreneurship, and more through his blog, his podcast, and through personal consulting and speaking. Before beginning Read to Lead, Jeff spent 26-years in radio. He even co-hosted an award-winning and nationally syndicated morning show from 2002 to 2008. Since January 2014, Jeff has leveraged his radio background to coach numerous podcasters, helping dozens create, launch, grow and monetize their shows.   He’s also consulted with the US government, one of the largest churches in the US, and several multi-million dollar companies. The Read to Lead Podcast began in 2013. Since then I’ve been fortunate to interview a number of New York Times bestselling authors including John Maxwell, Seth Godin, Dan Miller, Daniel Pink, Simon Sinek, Chris Brogan, Gary Vaynerchuk and Liz Wiseman among others. The Read to Lead Podcast has been a top #10 Business and top #3 Career podcast in Apple Podcasts and has been nominated Best Business Podcast no fewer than four times. Read to Lead has also been featured in Entrepreneur, Inc., SethGodin.com, ChrisBrogan.com, Goins Writer, Social Media Explorer, Nashville Business Journal, the Tennessean, and more. With each successful and inspiring business book, Jeff and his guests dive into their latest book and their unique insights on Leadership, Personal Development, Productivity, Business, Career, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. If you love reading, then you’ll love this podcast. If you desire to stretch and grow by reading more but haven’t been able to make it happen, then you’ll find encouragement here. And in the meantime, learn more than you ever thought possible. Jeff has seen from personal experience the important role intentional and consistent reading can play in honing leadership skills and advancing personal growth. He is a firm believer in the mantra, “Leaders Read and Readers Lead.”

I am beyond excited to be relaunching the podcast and welcoming guests back on to share deep and meaningful, below the surface conversations. We're setting the tone with a conversation with the delectable Sharon Walters. Sharon is an artist, museum educator, mother of two and wife, living and working in London. She has been working on her ‘Seeing Ourselves’ collage series for the last two years and has been sober for the past year. She graduated from Central St Martins University of the Arts in London in 2011 with a BA in Fine Art, holds a Post Graduate Teaching and Learning Certificate in post-16 citizenship education, and a BA in social science. Since January 2018 Sharon has been working on a mixed media collage series entitled ‘Seeing Ourselves’, now with over 250 pieces in the collection she has exhibited with a number of galleries. In this conversation we talk about life as a creative, being a black woman in this space, growing up not seeing ourselves, social media and the medley that is life and business. Find out more about Sharon here - https://www.londonartist1.com/ and follow her on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/london_artist1/ Come and say hello to me on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/alifemoreinspired/ Thank-you to our podcast sponsor Visit Health https://visithealth.london/ If you loved this episode, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast app and leave a 5 star review. It really does help more womxn hear these powerful and important conversations.

From GlobalNews: WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued an emergency airworthiness directive for 2,000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 NG and Classic aircraft that have been in storage, warning they could have corrosion that could lead to a dual-engine failure. The directive covers planes not operated for seven or more consecutive days. The FAA issued the directive after inspectors found compromised air check valves when bringing aircraft out of storage. From CNET.com: Craig Barton may have the most difficult parking valet job in history. As airlines around the world have grounded substantial numbers of their planes after the coronavirus pandemic decimated travel, the head of technical operations for American Airlines has spent the past two months trying to figure out where to park hundreds of planes. We’re talking aircraft like the $375 million Boeing 777-300ER, a wide-body that’s 242 feet long, with a wingspan of 212 feet. “It’s not the same as just putting your car in your garage and walking away for a month,” Barton said. “There’s not one place in the world where we could stick a few hundred airplanes.” Since January, as COVID-19 has spread across the globe and governments have ordered stay-at-home lockdowns, people have stopped flying and bookings have vanished. By the second week in May, the Federal Aviation Administration was reporting that the number of commercial flights operating in the US, both domestic and international, had dropped 71% from the same period last year. Airlines, many of which had been on years-long aircraft buying sprees, suddenly found themselves with more planes than they needed. That left them with only one option: Keep the extra planes grounded until demand for air travel returns. According to Cirium, a data and analytics firm that focuses on the travel industry, about 17,000 jets are now parked worldwide, representing about two-thirds of all commercial airliners. It’s not just a terrible financial prospect for an airline — an airplane not carrying paying passengers is a depreciating asset — it’s also billions of dollars of highly sophisticated aircraft, all needing parking spots. And it’s about more than just finding a place to wait out the pandemic, says Barton, who’s responsible for overseeing American’s fleet of 950 planes. Every airliner also needs constant attention so it’s ready to return to the sky. “We have almost daily tasks that we have to do on each one,” he said.   LOOKING FOR A PARKING SPACE What does a parking lot of planes look like? I went out to Oakland International Airport, across the bay from San Francisco, to see for myself. Out in the distant reaches of the airport, far from the terminals where they might receive fresh loads of passengers, about a dozen Alaska Airlines Boeing 737s sat silently in the spot where they’ve been parked since March. Lit by a setting sun that gave their shiny white fuselages a warm glow, the planes rested close together near a disused hangar, the Eskimo face on every tail smiling over a chain-link fence into an empty employee car park. Further out, near the bay’s shore, a dozen more 737s in the bright blue, red and yellow livery of Southwest Airlines also shimmered in the fading light. It was clear none of these airliners were going to be taking off anytime soon. The wheels on the landing gear were secured with bright yellow chocks, and the engine intakes were covered by what looked like plastic wrap. Overhead, where normally a plane would be taking off every few minutes, the sky was eerily quiet. If the fur-hooded man whose face is the logo for the 88-year-old Alaska really knew what was going on, his broad smile surely would’ve faded.   The scene at Oakland is just a small slice of the new reality being played out around the world because of COVID-19. At major hubs like Dallas-Fort Worth and Hong Kong and at sprawling airports in the deserts of the southwest specifically designed for storing aircraft, commercial planes crowd aprons and taxiways, sometimes even spilling onto runways that’ve been closed to fit them. In some places, they’re lined in neat rows. In others, they’re packed in formations so tight they look like they’d need an army to untangle. American, the largest airline in the world, is parking aircraft not just at its DFW home base, but also at airports in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Pittsburgh, where it operates large maintenance bases, and at facilities in Mobile, Alabama; San Antonio; and Greensboro, North Carolina. Other airlines are also parking their planes in multiple locations, but with carriers everywhere the goal is to use whatever space is available. Teruel, Spain, is a popular choice for many European airlines, and faced with little room in the city-state of Singapore, the country’s flagship carrier has flown its giant Airbus A380s to remote Alice Springs, Australia. The engine inlets of the parked aircraft are covered to, among other things, prevent birds from nesting inside.Kent German/CNET Though American had monitored possible effects from the coronavirus since the first reports of the pathogen began to surface, the plane-parking efforts didn’t begin in earnest until the second week of March. “It became clear that our flying operation was going to be much smaller than the number of aircraft that we have,” Barton told me in a Zoom interview from American’s headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. “Everything has been changing so dynamically, even within a week.” Using its network operations team, American reduced its schedule from more than 3,300 flights per day at the end of February to less than 1,000 by May. The airline has now parked 460 aircraft, which represents almost half its fleet. And for some of the planes still in service, they might be “lazy flying,” which means they make one or two trips a day, instead of a normal schedule of four or five. This level of storing airplanes is unprecedented, said Barton, who recalls when American had to park some aircraft after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (when US airspace was closed for two days) and during the subsequent air travel slowdown. But the airline’s effort over the last year to park its fleet of 24 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, which are still grounded worldwide following two crashes that killed 346 people, gave it a place to start. “We had some experience over the past year in what it takes to keep aircraft down for extended periods of time,” he said. “And that’s honestly helped us.”   READY TO FLY Most of American’s parked aircraft are in an “active parked state,” which means the airline can call them back into service at any time. Barton explains: “We know we’re not gonna fly for a few days, but we still have to look after it.” These are typically newer aircraft, like American’s Boeing 777s and 737s and its Airbus A319s, A320s and A321s (American is the largest operator of the narrow-body A321, which costs about $118 million). No matter how long an active parked state lasts, from a few days to several months, the process starts when a flight crew ferries the aircraft to its parking location. For two to three days after it arrives, mechanics walk around it to check the interior, pull off any catering, drain the water and seal up the engines, pitot tubes (small tubes near an aircraft’s nose that measure airspeed) and any other access points to prevent animals and anything else from getting inside. After that prep work is completed, the plane enters a short-term storage program where maintenance workers must perform set tasks every 10 days. The list includes running the engines (with the coverings off, of course), rotating the tires, running the Auxiliary Power Unit (these power an aircraft’s electrical system when the engines aren’t running), turning on the air conditioner, running the flaps systems to exercise the hydraulics, and either keeping the batteries charged or unhooking them completely. (Extra care is necessary on a Boeing 787 to keep its batteries from draining — an expensive repair.) And during this time, the plane’s existing maintenance calendar doesn’t stop, even when it’s sitting on the ground. Much like a tune-up for your car, these routine checks keep an airplane in service for decades. Every 30 days, an aircraft gets a little more care, but the schedule mostly repeats on the 10-day cycle. It’s a lot of work, but Barton said the goal is to protect American’s multimillion-dollar investment by making sure the aircraft still function. “Touching an aircraft every 10 days — you have to put about eight hours of work into it every 10 days,” he said. “So it’s more or less a person a day per airplane we park to try to manage the storage program.” Reactivating a plane for service, which takes about three days, basically reverses the storage intake process. Mechanics take off the coverings; restore and purify the water systems; check the fuel tanks and lines to clear any algae; and finish any maintenance checks still on the aircraft’s calendar. “If you’ve stored it properly, you’ve validated throughout the whole process that the aircraft systems still work,” Barton said. “So it’s not like you’re going out and hoping that the airplane will start back up.”   INTO RETIREMENT If they expect that an airplane will be parked for a year or so, airlines prefer to store it in a desert location where drier air results in less corrosion. Barton says keeping an aircraft’s cabin free of humidity is key. “[That way] it won’t start to smell. That’s what we worry about the most.” Long-term storage locations in the US include Pinal Airpark in Marana, Arizona; Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California; and Roswell International Air Center in New Mexico. These are also aviation “boneyards,” where airplanes long out of service waste away under the hot sun. All have arid climates and plenty of room to fit hundreds of aircraft (Roswell is more than 4,000 acres), from Boeing 747s to small regional jets. Mark Bleth, the manager and deputy director in Roswell, said demand for space from airlines ramped up quickly in March. “We could see it was inevitable planes would be coming here, ” he said. “We didn’t know the scale of it, no one did.” By the first week of May, Roswell had taken about 300 aircraft, on top of 160 that were already there. The airport has room for about 300 more, but if new planes continue to arrive at their current pace of about five per day, Roswell will run out of room by the end of June. And at Pittsburgh, a long line of Embrarer regional jets look like they’re waiting for takeoff.American Airlines The daily parking fee — between $10 and $14, depending on the aircraft’s size — is cheaper than parking in downtown San Francisco. Much higher costs come from the necessary maintenance, which involves onsite MROs, or maintenance, repair and overhaul providers. Bleth estimates it takes about 200 hours to get an aircraft into long-term storage, plus the time needed to handle any regular checks after that. The tasks here are similar to those for a plane in active storage but include installing window coverings to protect cockpits and passenger cabins from the sun and paying extra attention to the engines so they don’t corrode. I talked to Bleth via Zoom as he stood on the edge of a taxiway under a bright blue sky. Behind him, a line of United Airlines Boeing 757s stretched far into the distance. It looks like the airport could span all the way to Texas, but Bleth said they still had to close a runway temporarily to store new arrivals and move aircraft already there to remote areas. “There was quite a bit of restructuring just to start intaking the planes,” he said. “Now we’re reshuffling again to optimize everything they have.” Most of the planes arriving at facilities like Roswell are those that airlines don’t plan to use again. For American, that includes its Boeing 767s and 757s and the Embraer E190s and Airbus A330s it inherited from its 2014 acquisition of USAirways. Those aircraft were already on the books to be retired over the next couple of years, but the travel slowdown accelerated that schedule. (Roswell is also storing American’s 737 Max fleet until the planes can be recertified by the FAA to carry passengers again). Aircraft set for retirement face a variety of futures. They can be sold to other airlines, converted to freighters, an especially busy market right now, Bleth said. Or they may be scrapped completely for parts. American’s McDonnell Douglas MD-80s, which retired to Roswell last year, will most likely meet the latter fate. But with air travel nowhere close to rebounding, Bleth expects a full house in New Mexico for a long time. “We’re thinking this inventory will be here for a while, whether it’s resold or it’s still part of the airline.”   BACK TO THE SKIES Barton doesn’t know when air travel might return to “normal” — the TSA is screening about 95% fewer passengers in May than the same month last year — though he hopes July could show some improvement. When and if that point comes, American, like most other airlines, will have a leaner fleet, but the goal is to keep all parked aircraft feeling as if they’ve never stopped flying. As he put it, “the whole process is designed around ensuring that when the aircraft comes back into the operation it’s as safe and reliable as it was when it entered into that storage program.” Barton said American is putting together what it believes to be the safest way to run an operation in the postcoronavirus world. Like all major US airlines, it’s reducing onboard service, regularly “fogging” cabins with disinfectant between flights, limiting the number of seats sold and requiring the cabin crew and passengers to wear masks. Like all other airlines, its aircraft also use High-Efficiency Particulate Air filters that completely change the cabin air every two minutes while filtering out 99% of viruses and bacteria. The biggest question, of course, isn’t just when passengers will feel safe traveling again. Rather, with large-scale events like conferences, festivals and sport tournaments canceled for the rest of the year, will there be anything to travel for? Ryan Ewing, an aviation journalist and founder of AirlineGeeks.com, said the industry’s return will depend on when those business and leisure opportunities open up again. “It’s very bizarre and it’s very bleak for the outlook in the long term,” he said. “But it’s hard to predict this kinda stuff, because you never know when people might want to fly again. … People may be so tired of being in their houses, that they’ll wanna get out and travel.”

Whether COVID-19 hit you hard (like me) with your food relationships or you've been in a chronic caloric deficit for awhile, it takes a toll on both your physiology and psychology. You may not even know you've been under eating for a long time. I believe in looking at the whole picture both body and mind if we want to live an elite life.   Charlotte Jones is back with us today to discuss this very topic. Since January, she's taken her business fully online and has come across this issue a lot. She also has personal experience and a journey to share as well that I know you'll enjoy.   Time Stamps:   (0:55) Since January for Charlotte (2:38) Lessons Learned Through COVID-19 (7:58) Undereating (10:40) Diet Culture (13:26) Psychological Adaptations to Dieting (16:18) Socializing and Eating (19:27) The Wakeup Call (21:56) Buy-In and Instant Gratification (25:13) The Dalio Technique with Scale Weight (30:29) Maintenance and Homeostasis (35:26) Motherlode Cheat on The Sims (37:54) Physiological Down Regulation  (40:05) Physiological Signs of Under Eating (43:14) The Tim Ferriss Mentality (45:11) Recovery Diet and Cody Boom Boom (48:23) Food Increase Strategies (54:18) Most Excited About the Rest of 2020 (59:32) Where to Find Charlotte ----------- Follow Charlotte on Instagram! ----------- Sign up for the FREE Flex Philosophy Mini-Course ----------- Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Personal and Professional Development? Apply for Mind Design Complete Coaching - My 1-1 Flagship Coaching ----------- Subscribe & Review in iTunes   Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss out on any episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!   If you’re a true badass, I would be super grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help me climb the podcast ranks and extend the listenership and reach. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite episode was.    Follow Me On Social Media   Add me on Facebook! Follow me on Instagram! Connect with me on LinkedIn! Check out my Youtube Channel!

When the coronavirus pandemic struck in the United States, the FDA was forced to closely monitor the medical product supply chain, including disruptions to supply or shortages of critical medical products in the U.S. because many of the components for those in-demand products are manufactured in China.  In a statement in February 2020, the FDA said, “Since January 24, the FDA has been in touch with more than 180 manufacturers of human drugs, not only to remind them of applicable legal requirements for notifying the FDA of any anticipated supply disruptions but also asking them to evaluate their entire supply chain, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (the main ingredient in the drug and part that produces the intended effects, e.g., acetaminophen) and other components manufactured in China. Also, as part of our efforts, the FDA has identified about 20 other drugs, which solely source their active pharmaceutical ingredients or finished drug products from China. We have been in contact with those firms to assess whether they face any drug shortage risks due to the outbreak. None of these firms have reported any shortage to date. Also, these drugs are considered non-critical drugs.” In the book, “China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America’s Dependence on China for Medicine,” co-author, Rosemary Gibson, explains the dangers of relying on one country as a source of vital medicines.  Hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki are joined by Rosemary Gibson to discuss how the United States can get out from under the dependence of China for drugs.  Visit Rosemary Gibson’s website: http://www.rosemarygibson.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices