Podcasts about strategic initiatives

Why don't talented women pursue leadership? After 35 years in manufacturing, Sheila LaMothe has an answer most of us feel but rarely say out loud: it's usually not ability. It's that they don't see themselves as worthy of the opportunity, even when the people around them already do.Sheila chaired the Women in Manufacturing board, founded Women in Finishing, and today is Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Chemical Coaters Association International. And it all started with a marketing manager sitting silent in a room full of GE and Ford executives, feeling completely irrelevant, promising herself she would not leave that room without saying something.In this episode:The real reason women hold themselves back from leadership (it's not skill)Imposter syndrome, and why an invitation is evidence that someone sees your value"He saw something in me that I didn't see in myself": how allies and sponsors open doorsSheila's "jump in" rule for opportunities you don't feel ready forHow to bring a mistake to your boss with solutions, not just problemsWhy you should never apologize for speaking in a meetingCHAPTERS 0:00 — Intro and Sheila's “say something in the room” takeaway0:32 — Why speaking up matters when you're invited to lead1:00 — A simple challenge for the week: one comment, one question1:30 — Intro to Sheila LaMothe and her career story2:33 — Feeling intimidated in a room full of high-level women3:29 — The moment Sheila decided to speak up4:09 — Why women often don't own their expertise5:32 — Sheila's unconventional path into manufacturing7:12 — Confidence, imposter syndrome, and male allies9:48 — Mantras for stepping into opportunity11:37 — Leadership, teamwork, and lessons from athletics13:33 — Learning to trust the better idea, not just your own16:03 — Coaching people to bring solutions, not just problems17:28 — Handling a major magazine typo with transparency20:41 — Joining the WIM board and growing through leadership23:44 — Why trade associations are an underrated resource27:00 — Building a meaningful network, not just collecting contacts29:49 — Final advice: stop apologizing, speak confidently, commit fully32:30 — Closing thanks and outrohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-lamothe-a1405420/If leadership doesn't see your impact yet, start by putting it into words they recognize. Get the Free Impact Clarity Tool: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optinRosie Zilinskas is the creator of the Articulation Gap for high-performing corporate women. The Articulation Gap is the distance between the impact high-performing corporate women create and the impact leadership recognizes, rewards, and promotes through Clarity, Composure, and Conviction.#WomenInLeadership #ImposterSyndrome #CareerGrowth

In this SRNA “Ask the Expert” episode, GG deFiebre spoke with Dr. Michael Levy and Dr. Benjamin Greenberg about optic neuritis and how it is most often linked to multiple sclerosis but can also be idiopathic or associated with MOGAD and NMOSD. They compared differences across these conditions (including age patterns, bilateral involvement, severity, exam findings, and typical recovery), outlined diagnostic workups such as MRI, antibody testing, and spinal fluid studies, and reviewed acute treatments [03:14]. The discussion also covered emerging therapies like Pivikto for neuroprotection and efgartigimod alfa to lower IgG as a potential alternative to plasma exchange, and examined challenges in remyelination and stem-cell delivery approaches like Q-Cells while cautioning against unproven stem cell clinics [11:57].Benjamin M. Greenberg, MD, MHS is a Professor and the Cain Denius Scholar in Mobility Disorders in the Department of Neurology [https://utswmed.org/why-utsw/departments/neurology/] at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of Translational Research and Strategic Initiatives for the Department of Neurology. He is also the interim Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center [https://utswmed.org/locations/aston/multiple-sclerosis-and-neuroimmunology-clinic/] and the Director of the Neurosciences Clinical Research Center. In addition, he serves as Director of the Transverse Myelitis and Neuromyelitis Optica Program and the Pediatric Demyelinating Disease Program [https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/neurology/demyelinating-disease-program] at Children's Medical Center. Prior to his recruitment to UT Southwestern in 2009, Dr. Greenberg was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Division of Neuroimmunology, serving as the Director of the Encephalitis Center and Co-Director of the nation's first dedicated Transverse Myelitis Center. Dr. Greenberg splits his clinical time between adult and pediatric patients at William P. Clements Jr. and Zale Lipshy University Hospitals, Parkland, and Children's Medical Center. His research focuses on better diagnosing, prognosticating, and treating demyelinating diseases and nervous system infections. He also coordinates clinical trials to evaluate new treatments to prevent neurologic damage and restore function to affected patients. Michael Levy, MD, PhD is a recognized neurologist with over 15 years of clinical and research expertise in rare neuroimmunological disorders. He established the Neuroimmunology Clinic and Research Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital and is the Research Director in the Division of Neuroimmunology and Neuroinfectious Disease. Previously, Dr. Levy was on the faculty at Johns Hopkins University and was the founding Director of their Neuromyelitis Optica Clinic. Clinically, Dr. Levy cares for patients with MOG antibody disease (MOGAD), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and idiopathic transverse myelitis (TM). Dr. Levy is also the principal investigator (PI) on numerous patient studies and drug trials for new and improved treatments for these disorders. In 2022, Dr. Levy became the lead principal investigator for the two worldwide clinical trials in MOG antibody disease. In the lab, Dr. Levy's research focuses on the development of animal models of NMO and MOG with the goal of tolerization as a sustainable long-term treatment. Dr. Levy has more than 200 peer-reviewed research articles, reviews and editorials, and 3 patents covering NMO tolerization therapy, TM diagnostics, and stem cell regeneration approaches.00:00 Welcome01:02 Optic Neuritis Basics02:27 Causes and Percentages03:14 MS vs NMO vs MOG06:07 Workup and Testing07:51 Acute Attack Treatment09:30 Recovery and Vision Measures11:57 Pivikto Neuroprotection15:30 Efgartigimod vs Plasma Exchange17:59 Repair vs Remyelination20:15 Q-Cells and Stem Cell Delivery22:22 Closing

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by 97.1 FM Talk Chief Meteorologist to discuss the record heat that the St Louis area is currently experiencing. Mark is then joined by Lt. General Keith Kellogg, a retired US Army veteran, Co-Chair of American Security at The America First Policy Institute and a former Assistant to the President & Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine during President Trump's second term. He shares the latest on the pause in military attacks on Iran. Mark is joined by Melissa Price Smith, the Prosecuting Attorney of St Louis County. She is running for her first full term as Prosecutor and discusses her work to date and her future plans. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is joined by Phil Holloway, the Host of the Megyn Kelly True Crime Show and a Former Assistant District Attorney and Former Police Officer. He reacts to Brian Kohberger seeking to withdraw his guilty plea in the Idaho killings. Mark is joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. He discusses the Cardinals disappointing weekend series against the Reds, Joe Buck's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the podcast, “The Death of Journalism” and a former Mediaite Columnist. He reacts to Dr Anthony Fauci testifying again before Congress on Wednesday following the release of his personal diary with entries involving the pandemic. Mark is joined by Jordan Duecker, a Former Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Manhattan Institute and a Former Aide in the offices of Missouri Governors Mike Parson and Eric Greitens. He's also an MBA Graduate from Washington University in St Louis. They discuss his latest piece in the City Journal, "A Decade After Michael Brown, Activists Still Rule Ferguson." They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Mark is joined by Jordan Duecker, a Former Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Manhattan Institute and a Former Aide in the offices of Missouri Governors Mike Parson and Eric Greitens. He's also an MBA Graduate from Washington University in St Louis. They discuss his latest piece in the City Journal, "A Decade After Michael Brown, Activists Still Rule Ferguson."

In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the podcast, “The Death of Journalism” and a former Mediaite Columnist. He reacts to Dr Anthony Fauci testifying again before Congress on Wednesday following the release of his personal diary with entries involving the pandemic. Mark is joined by Jordan Duecker, a Former Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Manhattan Institute and a Former Aide in the offices of Missouri Governors Mike Parson and Eric Greitens. He's also an MBA Graduate from Washington University in St Louis. They discuss his latest piece in the City Journal, "A Decade After Michael Brown, Activists Still Rule Ferguson." They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Today we're honored to share a conversation with Peter Wehner. We want to acknowledge that this conversation explores territory that is going to feel personal, political, and, probably at some points, challenging. Our hope that it creates honest and faithful wrestling where where we need it.Today, we explore what it means to follow Jesus in a time when political identities increasingly compete with religious ones. Pete argues that Christians have always faced the temptation to use the Bible to back up our own opinions rather than allowing the life of Christ to reshape us. He challenges us to consider how certainty may be blinding, explains that a healthy patriotism deepens our love of neighbor, and emphasizes the revolutionary nature of Jesus's love for those on the margins and calls us to consider what all of this means for Christians today.Pete has spent decades at the intersection of faith and politics, serving in three Republican administrations, including as a speechwriter and director of the Office of Strategic Initiatives to President George W. Bush. He's now a contributing writer for The Atlantic and The New York Times. Throughout his career, he's consistently challenged himself and others to think with moral seriousness, intellectual honesty, and Christian charity.This conversation invited us to think more deeply about where our deepest allegiances belong. We found it thoughtful, grounding, and so worthwhile, and we hope you will too. And with that, we'll jump right into our conversation with Peter Wehner.Tickets for Restore 2026 are now available, and we have a new format we think you're going to love. Get details here!

Join host Sue Rose Minahan as she welcomes Evolutionary Astrologer Marie O'Neill to explore the new Aquarius-Leo Nodal Shift, which begins its 18-month cycle this Sunday.The lunar nodal cycle repeats on average every 18.6 years (roughly 18 years and 7 to 11 months). The North Node last occupied Aquarius from December 19, 2007, to August 21, 2009—a period centered around a "breakdown to rebuild" theme. However, today's planetary alignments and signs completely reframe the evolutionary homework of this upcoming nodal cycle.Experiencing the destiny path of the Aquarius North Node means learning to channel our inherent creative spark for the greater good. This requires releasing the need for personal validation, ego approval, or acting from a place of entitlement.The Power of Astrological StorytellingSince prehistoric times, humanity has used myths, stories, and analogies to find common ground and bridge complex concepts. With Jupiter transiting Leo for the next year, its theatrical energy will naturally amplify our desire to display and express beliefs through the art of storytelling.Drawing from Marie's recently completed Masterclasses on Astrological Storytelling at Kepler College, Sue and Marie will discuss how sharing stories and metaphors can bridge deeper astrological meaning to strengthen interpretation.Connect with inspiration! Never miss an episode by subscribing to our email list and the Talk Cosmos YouTube Channel. Also available on Facebook, KKNW radio, and all major podcast platforms.MARIE O'NEILL, MBA: is an Evolutionary Astrologer, life coach, and speaker dedicated to helping people transform their lives. As the founder of Padma Life Coaching, she specializes in guiding clients through trauma healing and toward achieving their most ambitious goals. Marie is the author of the powerful memoir, “and the Lotus Opened,” which chronicles her own healing journey.A dynamic lecturer, she presents at astrology conferences across the country and co-hosts the Kepler College YouTube series, “Let's Talk Astrology Business.” Marie is Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Kepler College and a core instructor known for her Masterclasses on astrological storytelling and personal branding. She integrates her background in life coaching with astrology to help practitioners master narrative techniques for client consultations and ethical practice developmentHer commitment to powerful communication is backed by her Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) achievement and seven years of service on the Board of Directors for TEDx Sonoma County. She produces two annual Virtual Healing Retreats. Websites: PadmaLifeCoaching.com & andtheLotusOpened.comSUE ‘Rose' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer, Consultant, Writer, Speaker, Mythology enthusiast. Dwarf Planet University graduate; Vibrational Astrology Student under Linda Berry, Kepler Astrology Toastmaster Club (KAT). Wine Country Speakers. Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist, musician. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awakening heart and soul consciousness since 2018.Website: TalkCosmos.com and YouTube.com/@talkcosmos.#NodalShift #AquariusNorthNode #LeoSouthNode #NodalAxis #LunarNodes #TalkCosmos #MarieONeill #SueRoseMinahan #SueMinahan #Astrology2026 #KeplerCollegeLetsTalkAstrologyBusiness #andtheLotusOpened #PadmaLifeCoachingIn the spirit of Einstein's wisdom on the shifting nature of energy, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.” Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder the collective unconscious and focus on the cosmic kaleidoscope. Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150!Visit https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Sue Rose Minahan as she welcomes Evolutionary Astrologer Marie O'Neill to explore the new Aquarius-Leo Nodal Shift, which begins its 18-month cycle this Sunday. The lunar nodal cycle repeats on average every 18.6 years (roughly 18 years and 7 to 11 months). The North Node last occupied Aquarius from December 19, 2007, to August 21, 2009—a period centered around a "breakdown to rebuild" theme. However, today's planetary alignments and signs completely reframe the evolutionary homework of this upcoming nodal cycle. Experiencing the destiny path of the Aquarius North Node means learning to channel our inherent creative spark for the greater good. This requires releasing the need for personal validation, ego approval, or acting from a place of entitlement. The Power of Astrological Storytelling Since prehistoric times, humanity has used myths, stories, and analogies to find common ground and bridge complex concepts. With Jupiter transiting Leo for the next year, its theatrical energy will naturally amplify our desire to display and express beliefs through the art of storytelling. Drawing from Marie's recently completed Masterclasses on Astrological Storytelling at Kepler College, Sue and Marie will discuss how sharing stories and metaphors can bridge deeper astrological meaning to strengthen interpretation. Connect with inspiration! Never miss an episode by subscribing to our email list and the Talk Cosmos YouTube Channel. Also available on Facebook, KKNW radio, and all major podcast platforms. MARIE O'NEILL, MBA: is an Evolutionary Astrologer, life coach, and speaker dedicated to helping people transform their lives. As the founder of Padma Life Coaching, she specializes in guiding clients through trauma healing and toward achieving their most ambitious goals. Marie is the author of the powerful memoir, “and the Lotus Opened,” which chronicles her own healing journey. A dynamic lecturer, she presents at astrology conferences across the country and co-hosts the Kepler College YouTube series, “Let's Talk Astrology Business.” Marie is Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Kepler College and a core instructor known for her Masterclasses on astrological storytelling and personal branding. She integrates her background in life coaching with astrology to help practitioners master narrative techniques for client consultations and ethical practice development Her commitment to powerful communication is backed by her Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) achievement and seven years of service on the Board of Directors for TEDx Sonoma County. She produces two annual Virtual Healing Retreats. Websites: PadmaLifeCoaching.com & andtheLotusOpened.com SUE ‘Rose' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer, Consultant, Writer, Speaker, Mythology enthusiast. Dwarf Planet University graduate; Vibrational Astrology Student under Linda Berry, Kepler Astrology Toastmaster Club (KAT). Wine Country Speakers. Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist, musician. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awakening heart and soul consciousness since 2018. Website: TalkCosmos.com and YouTube.com/@talkcosmos. #NodalShift #AquariusNorthNode #LeoSouthNode #NodalAxis #LunarNodes #TalkCosmos #MarieONeill #SueRoseMinahan #SueMinahan #Astrology2026 #KeplerCollegeLetsTalkAstrologyBusiness #andtheLotusOpened #PadmaLifeCoaching In the spirit of Einstein's wisdom on the shifting nature of energy, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.” Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder the collective unconscious and focus on the cosmic kaleidoscope.  Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150! Visit https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information.

What happens when your entire life changes overnight?Former Arkansas State Senator Jeremy Hutchinson appeared to have it all—a successful legal career, a respected position in public office, and a future in politics. Then a federal investigation changed everything.In this powerful episode of Nightmare Success In and Out, host Brent Cassity sits down with Jeremy to discuss the personal journey behind the headlines. Jeremy opens up about growing up in one of Arkansas' most prominent political families, serving in the Arkansas Legislature, facing federal prosecution, making the difficult decision to plead guilty, serving time in federal prison, and eventually receiving a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump.But this conversation isn't about reliving the past.It's about what happens after it.Jeremy shares the emotional toll prison took on his family, the unexpected brotherhood he discovered behind bars, the lessons he learned about identity and purpose, and why he now dedicates his life to criminal justice reform as Director of Strategic Initiatives for Unify.US.This episode is an honest conversation about accountability, resilience, redemption, and discovering that your worst chapter doesn't have to define the rest of your story.If you've ever faced failure, loss, public judgment, or wondered whether people truly deserve a second chance, this episode is for you.Show sponsors: Navigating the challenges of white-collar crime? The White-Collar Support Group at Prisonist.org offers guidance, resources, and a community for those affected at prisonist.org. Protect your online reputation with Discoverability! Use code NIGHTMARE SUCCESS for an exclusive discount Visit Discoverability.co. Auto Plaza Direct "Your personal car concierge!" Let them handle every detail to find your perfect car autoplazadirect.com. Author Saffron Gustafson www.mynameissaffron.com, "My Name is Saffron." Author Nevin Shetty, "Second Chance Economics: How Hiring The Formerly Incarcerated Can Unlock $1 Trillion in GDP." www.secondchanceeconomics.com

The Small Business Administration is ramping up its relationship with Palantir, announcing a “new phase” in its anti-fraud work with the data analytics and software giant. In a press release Tuesday, the SBA said it's formalizing and expanding its work with Palantir after signing a $300,000 contract in January for a fraud prevention pilot and bootcamp. That deal had a projected end date of April 4, but the agency said in the release that the “collaboration” with Palantir will now continue through “ongoing efforts to identify, investigate, and help prosecute fraud in pandemic-era small business relief programs.” The agency pointed specifically to its Paycheck Protection Program and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program as areas previously beset by fraud. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said in a statement that the Palantir partnership “will strengthen our ability to expose fraudulent actors, support criminal enforcement actions, and recover stolen funds with advanced technology and artificial intelligence.” “No amount of fraud is acceptable — whether it is $10,000 or $10 million — which is why the SBA is deploying these tools to accelerate our work to surface wrongdoing and ensure those who cheated taxpayer-funded programs face consequences,” she added. The National Institutes of Health selected Kristen Honey, a longtime government data and technology official, to head up its coordination of public-private research partnerships. In a social media post, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT announced Honey as the inaugural official in the NIH role. As part of her duties, Honey will help “to build robust partnership models, reduce duplication, improve transparency, and move promising ideas from concept to execution with greater speed and consistency in collaboration with” ONC and across the department, per the post. The chief partnerships officer role is housed in the Office of the Director's Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, per the post. “The ‘wicked problems' that I run toward—complex, interdisciplinary challenges no one wants to own and that require cross-sector solutions—just got bigger. Joining NIH as Chief Partnerships Officer,” Honey said in a LinkedIn post. Honey has served in various HHS and White House roles over the past decade — including as HHS's chief data officer. Honey was initially installed as CDO after President Joe Biden's administration reorganization of its IT, data and artificial intelligence portfolio. Her time as CDO, however, appears to have ended after the Trump administration undid that reorganization in March, per her LinkedIn. Since then, she has listed her role as senior executive service. Currently, Arman Sharma, HHS's deputy chief AI officer, is listed as the agency's top data official on the CDO Council webpage. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

As enterprise AI rapidly evolves from isolated assistants to autonomous systems capable of executing complex business processes, organizations are looking for practical ways to turn AI into measurable business outcomes. In this episode of Cloud Wars Live, Bob Evans speaks with Chris Leone, Executive Vice President of Oracle Applications and AI, Oracle about Oracle's latest innovations in Fusion Agentic Applications, the new Fusion Builder Experience, and AI Studio Skill. Leone explains how Oracle is combining enterprise applications with AI agents to automate work, empower both business users and developers, and help organizations accelerate AI adoption while maintaining enterprise-grade security and governance. AI That Delivers Outcomes The Big Themes: Outcome-Driven AI Changes Everything: Oracle's vision for agentic AI begins with a simple premise: enterprise software should no longer focus primarily on completing tasks — it should focus on delivering business outcomes. Leone explains that Oracle has intentionally designed Fusion Agentic Applications around measurable objectives rather than individual transactions. Instead of asking users to manually coordinate dozens of activities, organizations define a goal, such as reducing supplier spending or shortening inventory lead times, and the application orchestrates the work required to achieve it. Teams of AI agents collaborate, monitor progress, recommend next steps, and increasingly automate execution while keeping humans involved whenever appropriate. Autonomous Work Is Gradual: Oracle isn't advocating for immediate, fully autonomous enterprises. Instead, Leone introduces the idea of an "autonomy dial" that organizations can gradually increase as confidence grows. Initially, AI agents recommend actions while employees remain responsible for approvals and execution. Over time, companies can allow the system to automatically perform more routine work while humans supervise exceptions and strategic decisions. Leone illustrates this using Oracle's Sourcing Command Center, where customers establish objectives like lowering supplier costs or reducing lead times. The application identifies shortages, creates RFQs, manages supplier auctions, recommends winners, and continuously guides employees throughout the process. As organizations become more comfortable, more of these steps can execute automatically. This phased approach helps customers balance productivity gains with governance, compliance, and trust while steadily reducing repetitive work and allowing employees to concentrate on higher-value business decisions. Customers Are Moving Fast: Leone describes Oracle's customer base as spanning the full spectrum of AI adoption. Some organizations are already experimenting aggressively with Oracle's newest Builder Experience, posting demonstrations almost immediately after release. Others have successfully deployed Oracle AI capabilities into production, with more than 7,000 customers already using Oracle AI services. Still, others remain cautious, focusing primarily on traditional transactional systems while gradually evaluating AI opportunities. Despite these varying adoption rates, Leone believes Oracle must continue innovating at the leading edge because tomorrow's competition may come from AI-first startups rather than traditional enterprise software vendors. The Big Quote: "We're truly moving from this system of record that we've been delivering for many years to truly delivering outcomes for our customers." More from Chris Leone: Follow Chris Leone on LinkedIn or send a message via Oracle AI for Fusion Applications.   Visit Cloud Wars for more.

What does it really take to build a school system ready for the future?In this episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner welcomes Dr. Tommy Welch, Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement and Strategic Initiatives for Richmond County School System, for an energising conversation about continuous improvement, artificial intelligence, and the leadership required to serve every learner well.This is not a story about chasing the next trend. It is about a district choosing to think differently about growth, mastery, opportunity, and readiness. Richmond County is reimagining how data is used, how grading reflects learning, how AI belongs inside instruction, and how schools can create stronger pathways through STEM, CTAE, and dual enrollment.At the centre of the conversation is a powerful idea: continuous improvement is not a programme. It is a mindset. And in a district marked by both wealth and poverty, that mindset matters.Tune in to hear how Richmond County is building the systems, culture, and courage to prepare students not just for graduation, but for the world ahead.

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, says “Yes For Parks!” with two champions for Louisville's under-invested public parks, Brooke Pardue, Chair of the new Yes For Parks coalition and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Parks Alliance of Louisville, and Harrison Kirby from the Community Foundation of Louisville. Learn more at https://www.forparkseducationfund.org Brooke Perry Pardue joined the Parks Alliance of Louisville in November 2017 as President/CEO after serving on the Board for five years. Under her leadership, the organization grew exponentially, investing more than $10 million in Louisville's public parks with a focus on driving equitable investment to improve health and wellbeing for everyone. She also spearheaded Parks For All, a 15-year equity-focused master plan for Louisville Parks and Recreation. In 2026, Brooke passed the reins of the Alliance to a new CEO, but continues to serve as VP of Strategic Initiatives, working with a diverse array of community partners advocating for the creation of a voter-approved Park Fund dedicated to the capital needs and ongoing maintenance of the city's treasured public park system. Harrison Kirby joined the Community Foundation as Director of Strategic Initiatives in April 2023 and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Data and Policy. At the Community Foundation, Harrison leads efforts to create community impact and engage philanthropic resources using data reports, policy advocacy, and strategic partnerships in alignment with the Foundation's vision for a Louisville that achieves racial equity and advances opportunity for all. Louisville Metro Government operates more than 120 parks and 13 community centers. They are vital public infrastructure serving people of all ages in every corner of Louisville. Yet Louisville spends significantly less on our public parks than peer cities — just $53 per resident vs. $150. The lack of investment is reflected in the 2026 Trust for Public Land ParkScore™ which ranks Louisville 95th out of the 100 most populous cities in the U.S. for the quality of our public parks. (Cincinnati is 5th and Lexington is 67th). Our Parks and Recreation Department estimates $177 million is currently needed for deferred maintenance. Despite increased investment in the last few years (mostly from now-depleted ARPA funds), we will never dig out of this hole at the current pace. Louisville voters may have the ability to create a dedicated funding source for city parks through a nonpartisan, community-driven effort to place a referendum on the ballot. If approved by voters, these protected funds would support parks serving neighborhoods citywide. This voter-approved solution will generate $18 million annually through a modest 0.0225% ad valorem adjustment — around $1 per week for the average homeowner — without new debt. These protected funds will transform parks serving people across our community. One of the Yes For Parks coalition members, the Greater Louisville Sierra Club, invites you to join them on Tuesday, July 21, at pm for their annual summer picnic at Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd. We will hear from Brooke Pardue, and Alice Bridges, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Parks Alliance of Louisville. GLSC meetings are always free and open to the public. Register at https://sierraclub.org/kentucky As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber and Israel Policy Forum Director of Strategic Initiatives and IPF Atid Shanie Reichman discuss the Netanyahu government's push to pass a slew of controversial bills before the Knesset's term likely ends next week, the looming constitutional crisis after the government refused to recognize a Supreme Court decision, the state of the anti-Netanyahu opposition ahead of the October election, limbo on the different war fronts in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, what the recent wins by far-left candidates in New York mean for U.S. politics, the growing focus on Israel in American life, and more. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

EAB's Julia Philyaw sits down with Ryan Schmiesing, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at the University of Minnesota, to explore how the university conducted a comprehensive strategic review designed to strengthen the institution's long-term sustainability. Ryan shares how his team assessed organizational strengths, vulnerabilities, and opportunities across a complex, multi-campus system while building support among campus leaders and other key stakeholders. The two also offer practical advice for higher education leaders on how to turn strategic planning into meaningful action.

Dr. GG deFiebre of SRNA spoke with Dr. Michael Levy and Dr. Benjamin Greenberg about CAR-T therapy for aquaporin-4-positive NMOSD. They described why targeting B cells may reduce aquaporin-4 antibodies over time and could enable long-term remission or reduced need for ongoing drugs [01:37]. The physicians outlined an autologous Phase 1 study at Mass General and UT Southwestern [07:02]. They discussed eligibility rationale and how lessons from this NMOSD-focused trial could inform future neuroimmune disorder research [09:10]. You can find more information about the trial here:https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07573332?cond=NMOSD&intr=CAR-T&viewType=Card&rank=1Benjamin M. Greenberg, MD, MHS is a Professor and the Cain Denius Scholar in Mobility Disorders in the Department of Neurology [https://utswmed.org/why-utsw/departments/neurology/] at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of Translational Research and Strategic Initiatives for the Department of Neurology. He is also the interim Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center [https://utswmed.org/locations/aston/multiple-sclerosis-and-neuroimmunology-clinic/] and the Director of the Neurosciences Clinical Research Center. In addition, he serves as Director of the Transverse Myelitis and Neuromyelitis Optica Program and the Pediatric Demyelinating Disease Program [https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/neurology/demyelinating-disease-program] at Children's Medical Center.Dr. Greenberg earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine before completing an internal medicine internship at Chicago's Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He performed his neurology residency at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He also holds an M.H.S. in molecular microbiology and immunology from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, as well as a bachelor's degree in the history of medicine – both from Johns Hopkins. Prior to his recruitment to UT Southwestern in 2009, Dr. Greenberg was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Division of Neuroimmunology, serving as the Director of the Encephalitis Center and Co-Director of the nation's first dedicated Transverse Myelitis Center.Dr. Greenberg splits his clinical time between adult and pediatric patients at William P. Clements Jr. and Zale Lipshy University Hospitals, Parkland, and Children's Medical Center. His research focuses on better diagnosing, prognosticating, and treating demyelinating diseases and nervous system infections. He also coordinates clinical trials to evaluate new treatments to prevent neurologic damage and restore function to affected patients. Michael Levy, MD, PhD is a recognized neurologist with over 15 years of clinical and research expertise in rare neuroimmunological disorders. He established the Neuroimmunology Clinic and Research Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital and is the Research Director in the Division of Neuroimmunology and Neuroinfectious Disease. Previously, Dr. Levy was on the faculty at Johns Hopkins University and was the founding Director of their Neuromyelitis Optica Clinic. Clinically, Dr. Levy cares for patients with MOG antibody disease (MOGAD), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and idiopathic transverse myelitis (TM). Dr. Levy is also the principal investigator (PI) on numerous patient studies and drug trials for new and improved treatments for these disorders. In 2022, Dr. Levy became the lead principal investigator for the two worldwide clinical trials in MOG antibody disease. In the lab, Dr. Levy's research focuses on the development of animal models of NMO and MOG with the goal of tolerization as a sustainable long-term treatment. Dr. Levy has more than 200 peer-reviewed research articles, reviews and editorials, and 3 patents covering NMO tolerization therapy, TM diagnostics, and stem cell regeneration approaches.

Ann sits down with David Littlewood (CEO of TFNB Your Bank For Life) and Jason Lavender (Executive VP of Strategic Initiatives) to discuss the new class of members announced for Charity Champions 2026. Features musical performances by Wheeler & the Wounded.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur) has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its “Launch” track, inviting aspiring publishers to transform publishing concepts into viable businesses through a specialised training programme. Iman Ben Chaibah, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Global Markets at Sharjah Book Authority, joins us on the show to share more details. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

How does AI decide which brands to surface, and is yours showing up? In this episode, guest host Rex Paisley is joined by Guy Yalif, Chief Evangelist at Webflow, and Tim Ahlenius, VP Strategic Initiatives at Americaneagle.com. They break down AI search optimization, agentic web strategy, and why brand authority matters more than ever. Tune in to hear on how you can optimize your digital presence for humans and AI alike. This podcast is brought to you by Americaneagle.com Studios. Follow this podcast wherever you listen to them! Connect with: Lessons for Tomorrow: Website // Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // YouTube Rex Paisley: LinkedIn Guy Yalif: LinkedIn Tim Ahlenius: LinkedIn Resources: Webflow - Website

Content note: This episode includes discussion of gun violence, homicide, and the loss of loved ones, including children, which may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Philanthropy Speaks, we mark Gun Violence Awareness Month with a candid conversation about community safety in Flint and Genesee County. Host Moses Bingham, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, sits down with Dr. Kenyetta Dotson and Percy Glover, co-chairs of the Community Safety Collaborative (CSC).Dotson, founder of WOW Outreach and community engagement lead at Michigan State University's C.S. Mott Department of Public Health, and Glover, a Flint native, national speaker on jail and judicial reform, and founder of Fair Voting Alliance, bring lived experience and real solutions to the table.Tune in to learn why gun violence is a public health crisis, how community violence intervention (CVI) saves both lives and dollars, and why no act of care is ever too small. From mentoring young people to the CSC's community safety calendar and resource dashboard, discover how Flint residents are working together to prevent gun violence and build a safer community.Learn more about the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and the Community Safety Collaborative at https://www.cfgf.org/impact/community-safety-collaborative.Support the show

Over the Juneteenth weekend, Chicago saw 8 people killed and almost 40 wounded from gun violence, including a drive-by mass shooting in Roseland. In response, community leaders gathered to push for a more prevention-focused strategy, and the creation of a Department of Gun Violence Reduction. While Chicago has seen a decrease in violent crime rates over the past several years, summer is typically when shootings surge. In the Loop discusses gun violence with local advocates to find out more about what effective prevention looks like. GUESTS: Emmanuel Andre, Chicago Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Sam Castro, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago Cedric Hawkins, outreach supervisor, Chicago CRED For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

In this episode of Community Closeup, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower dives into the highlights of the 2026 National Civics Bee. On April 15th, the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce hosted the prestigious regional competition at the Ford Presidential Museum, bringing together 20 talented middle school finalists from across the area to showcase their civic knowledge.We are joined by Andy Johnston, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, along with two inspiring regional contestants from Riley Street Middle School in Hudsonville: Hadley Baer and Siddhi Pandey. We spoke with both Hadley and Siddhi about their experience competing on the big stage, what it takes to prepare for a civics bee, and how this unique initiative is building essential skills for the next generation of leadership.Inside the Competition: A recap of the April 15th regional event at the Ford Presidential Museum and what the competition looked like for the 20 local finalists.The Stakes: How top state winners earn prizes of up to $1,000, and how Michigan's first-place winner advances to the National Championship in Washington, D.C., this fall to compete for a $100,000 contribution to a 529 college savings plan.The Mission: Why the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation launched this annual, nonpartisan competition to increase civic literacy, skills, and community disposition among young Americans.Learn more about local business advocacy and initiatives: Grand Rapids ChamberLearn more about the competition: National Civics Bee / U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationWYCE's Community Closeup is a weekly public affairs program produced in partnership with the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, bringing you diverse perspectives from community leaders throughout West Michigan.

In this episode of Getting to Know KRA, we sit down with Nicole Ganier, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at KRA, to learn more about her professional journey, leadership philosophy, and vision for the future of workforce development. Nicole shares insights from her experience in staffing, workforce services, and organizational growth, discussing the importance of authentic leadership, relationship-building, and creating opportunities that transform lives. From the power of meaningful work to the importance of innovation, trust, and excellence, Nicole offers an inspiring perspective on how KRA can continue expanding its impact while helping individuals, families, and communities build stronger futures.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Stacy Chiaramonte⁠, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Operations, ⁠UPCEA⁠, & ⁠Jeni McRay⁠, Assistant Provost, Internationalization & Strategic Initiatives, ⁠Fort Hays State UniversityIn this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How does a rural regional comprehensive university with the lowest tuition in Kansas choose to blow it up & build a professional continuing education unit with a 5 year plan to sustainability?Why does engaging an external partner help navigate internal bureaucracies when we need to hear what we don't want to hear in this industry right now?What makes designing programs around durable skills that employers say they want across industries & across generations the way to meet learners at every stage of their professional career?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed? Well, we have an app for that!Join EdUp Leadership!

You lived through it. You lost people. And somewhere along the way you decided HIV was somebody else's problem now. It is not. Andrew Spieldenner and Alex Garner from MPact Global Action join Rick for a conversation that does not let the queer community off the hook. MPact works across 60 countries supporting LGBTQ-led organizations fighting HIV stigma, funding cuts, and the political forces making all of it worse. This episode covers where the stigma still lives, why gay men over 50 are among the fastest growing groups of new diagnoses, and why staying sexual, visible, and engaged is still an act of resistance. Key Takeaways: Why HIV stigma has not gone away, it has just gotten quieter and more insidiousHow structural racism and poverty drive HIV transmission more than individual behaviorWhy gay men over 50 are seeing rising new diagnosis rates and what that meansThe dangerous gap between available prevention tools and who actually gets access to them About Andrew Andrew R. Spieldenner, Ph.D. is Executive Director of MPact Global Action, an international gay rights organization in the HIV response, and Professor in the Department of Communication at California State University-San Marcos. Openly living with HIV, Dr. Spieldenner's writing is at the intersection of health and culture, particularly looking at HIV and the LGBTQ community. Dr. Spieldenner's edited books include Intercultural Health Communication, Post-AIDS Discourse in Health Communication, and the award-winning A Pill for Promiscuity. About Alex Alex Garner is a writer, artist, and community advocate dedicated to advancing queer visibility and health equity. He currently serves as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives & Communications at MPact Global Action and previously led sexual health innovation and global campaigns as Senior Health Innovation Strategist at Hornet. With over 25 years in community organizing and two decades as a writer, Alex uses storytelling, art, and advocacy to humanize queer experiences and destigmatize conversations around sex, HIV, and identity. Born and raised in Southern California, Alex is a proud Chicano, gay/queer, and male-presenting person who embraces fluidity and authenticity. Living openly with HIV for 30 years, he shares his personal journey including his time as a sex worker and performer to challenge stigma and inspire others. Connect With Andrew and Alex Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Hey Guys, Don't Forget! Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community

The "Community Meets Clinic" podcast series introduces clinicians and healthcare personnel specializing in rare neuroimmune disorders. In this episode hosted by Krissy Dilger of SRNA, we met Dr. Benjamin Greenberg of the UT Southwestern Medical Center. He outlined his translational research, including the Q Study, a Phase 1 trial assessing the safety and feasibility of transplanting human glial restricted progenitor cells into the spinal cord of people who have been diagnosed with transverse myelitis (TM) [05:49]. He also described research on immune-remodeling therapies for NMO aimed at reducing long-term immunosuppression. Dr. Greenberg illustrated multidisciplinary care at UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center, emphasized options for second opinions and clinician-to-clinician remote consultation, and shared hopes for nervous system repair trials and curative immune therapies [07:18]. You can view Dr. Benjamin Greenberg's medical profile here:https://utswmed.org/doctors/benjamin-greenberg/Benjamin M. Greenberg, MD, MHS is a Professor and the Cain Denius Scholar in Mobility Disorders in the Department of Neurology [https://utswmed.org/why-utsw/departments/neurology/] at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of Translational Research and Strategic Initiatives for the Department of Neurology. He is also the interim Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center [https://utswmed.org/locations/aston/multiple-sclerosis-and-neuroimmunology-clinic/] and the Director of the Neurosciences Clinical Research Center. In addition, he serves as Director of the Transverse Myelitis and Neuromyelitis Optica Program and the Pediatric Demyelinating Disease Program at Children's Medical Center [https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/neurology/demyelinating-disease-program].Dr. Greenberg earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine before completing an internal medicine internship at Chicago's Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He performed his neurology residency at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He also holds an M.H.S. in molecular microbiology and immunology from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, as well as a bachelor's degree in the history of medicine – both from Johns Hopkins. Prior to his recruitment to UT Southwestern in 2009, Dr. Greenberg was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Division of Neuroimmunology, serving as the Director of the Encephalitis Center and Co-Director of the nation's first dedicated Transverse Myelitis Center.Dr. Greenberg splits his clinical time between adult and pediatric patients at William P. Clements Jr. and Zale Lipshy University Hospitals, Parkland, and Children's Medical Center. His research focuses on better diagnosing, prognosticating, and treating demyelinating diseases and nervous system infections. He also coordinates clinical trials to evaluate new treatments to prevent neurologic damage and restore function to affected patients.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:41 Path to Neurology03:50 Why Neuroimmunology05:49 Research Focus and Trials07:18 Clinic Team and Referrals10:31 Self Care and Hobbies12:17 How the Clinic Can Help14:16 Hope for Future Therapies15:56 Wrap Up

Designers face challenges around education, certification, pay, and power, and in this episode, hosts Giulia Donatello and Lee-Sean Huang sit down with Benjie Wilhelm, Assistant Professor at ASU, Director of Strategic Initiatives at UCDA, and brand strategist "hellbent on making the world a better place," to name the elephant in the room and start talking about what it would actually take to fix it.In This EpisodeThe flattening of the profession. About 80% of designers today are self-taught or bootcamp-trained, while 90% of design work is freelance. Benjie argues this isn't just a workforce trend. It's a sign of a profession without a floor, and the consequences run from pay compression to ethical accountability gaps.Artists vs. tradespeople. Benjie's central provocation: designers need to stop identifying as artists and start thinking of themselves as tradespeople. An architect can't build a building that falls down. A plumber can't flood your house. But designers can build platforms that undermine democracy and currently face no professional consequences for doing so.The RGD model. Canada's Registered Graphic Designers designation began as a provincial act in Ontario when a group of designers organized, lobbied, and had their certification standards ratified. Benjie sees it as a repeatable model and has been studying it closely as a possible path for the US.Certification, unions, and collective action. AIGA's Professional Designer and Design Leader certifications are a start, but Benjie argues the industry needs something closer to a union model, where certification has legal weight, pay floors are enforced, and designers have the standing to say no to harmful work. He's been part of union campaigns at both Parsons and SVA."Your concerns are beneath me." During the SVA unionization campaign, one colleague dismissed the effort entirely because they could afford to treat teaching as charity work. Benjie uses this as a window into a deeper problem: a succession crisis in design, where prestige and platform stay concentrated in the same hands, and the people most affected by broken systems are the ones least able to fix them.The broken pipeline. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's Talent Disrupted report found that 52% of college graduates are underemployed at initial labor-market entry and that 45% remain underemployed 10 years later. Benjie sees this firsthand, teaching portfolio and professional practice at ASU, and refuses to pretend the path is clearer than it is.Resources Talent Disrupted report, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis - https://www.stlouisfed.org/open-vault/2025/aug/jobs-degrees-underemployed-college-graduates-haveRGD (Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario) - https://www.rgd.caAIGA Professional Designer & Design Leader Certifications - https://www.aiga.org/certificationJenn Stucker at BGSU - https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/school-of-art/faculty-staff/jenn-stucker.html Jenn Stucker on a 2024 episode of the show -  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/aigadesign/episodes/Community-Engagement--Cultural-Change-with-Jenn-Stucker-e2lhodo Heated Rivalry on HBO Max - https://www.hbomax.com/shows/heated-rivalry/50cd4e99-04ee-427b-a3b4-da721ed05d9cCritical Form - https://www.instagram.com/critical_form/Benjie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benjiewilhelm/ Benjie on Threads - https://www.threads.com/@benjiewilhelm  Benjie Wilhelm is a brand strategist "hellbent on making the world a better place" through design, with a decade of experience building brands for startups and nonprofits at the intersection of technology and collective well-being. He is an Assistant Professor of Design at Arizona State University, where he teaches portfolio and professional practice, and Director of Strategic Initiatives at UCDA, where he works on what a design association needs to look like now and in 10 years. 

Krissy Dilger of SRNA hosted Dr. Benjamin Greenberg of UT Southwestern to share updates on the Q Study, a Phase 1 trial assessing the safety and feasibility of transplanting human glial restricted progenitor cells into the spinal cord of people who have been diagnosed with transverse myelitis (TM). Dr. Greenberg cautioned the audience against stem cell tourism [00:03:03]. He described the decades-long development of the cell line and safety monitoring for this study [00:01:35]. He reported no safety signals prompting a trial pause and noted the FDA-approved expansion of eligibility from non-ambulatory participants to those who can walk with assistance, while efficacy results were not yet being shared [00:08:31]. Finally, Dr. Greenberg outlined potential next steps, including Phase 2 studies and expanded populations (e.g., MOGAD and NMOSD diagnoses), as well as future targets [00:17:02].Benjamin M. Greenberg, MD, MHS is a Professor and the Cain Denius Scholar in Mobility Disorders in the Department of Neurology [https://utswmed.org/why-utsw/departments/neurology/] at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of Translational Research and Strategic Initiatives for the Department of Neurology. He is also the interim Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center [https://utswmed.org/locations/aston/multiple-sclerosis-and-neuroimmunology-clinic/] and the Director of the Neurosciences Clinical Research Center. In addition, he serves as Director of the Transverse Myelitis and Neuromyelitis Optica Program and the Pediatric Demyelinating Disease Program at Children's Medical Center [https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/neurology/demyelinating-disease-program].Dr. Greenberg earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine before completing an internal medicine internship at Chicago's Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He performed his neurology residency at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He also holds an M.H.S. in molecular microbiology and immunology from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, as well as a bachelor's degree in the history of medicine – both from Johns Hopkins. Prior to his recruitment to UT Southwestern in 2009, Dr. Greenberg was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Division of Neuroimmunology, serving as the Director of the Encephalitis Center and Co-Director of the nation's first dedicated Transverse Myelitis Center.Dr. Greenberg splits his clinical time between adult and pediatric patients at William P. Clements Jr. and Zale Lipshy University Hospitals, Parkland, and Children's Medical Center. His research focuses on better diagnosing, prognosticating, and treating demyelinating diseases and nervous system infections. He also coordinates clinical trials to evaluate new treatments to prevent neurologic damage and restore function to affected patients.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:35 Origins of Q Study02:46 Getting Cells Into Cord04:49 Phase One Trial Design06:31 Safety and Efficacy Measures08:31 Eligibility Expanded Criteria11:39 Screening and Selection14:05 Travel and Site Logistics15:15 Early Safety Findings17:02 Next Steps After Phase One19:01 Beyond Idiopathic Myelitis23:07 Damage Differences by Disease25:20 Optic Nerve and Brain Targets27:29 Expected Outcomes and Vision28:58 Final Thanks

Mastering AI tools and techniques takes time. In this episode, we share how community colleges can become the region's trusted AI onramp by offering accessible, mission-aligned AI literacy programming for students, employees, and community members. We'll break down how to approach AI as a critical mindset rather than a technical skill set.  Learn about the values behind our AI model and the practical decisions that make it work. We'll address the tensions and uncomfortable realities driving this work, including AI overreliance, academic integrity, and workforce disruption. Finally, we'll examine how AI literacy can support college goals and leave you with a guide to building an onramp for your community. Find out more about what Finger Lakes Community College is doing with AI at the FLX AI Hub.  Sources: HBR - AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity: https://hbr.org/2025/09/ai-generated-workslop-is-destroying-productivity MIT - The GenAI Divide STATE OF AI IN BUSINESS 2025: https://mlq.ai/media/quarterly_decks/v0.1_State_of_AI_in_Business_2025_Report.pdf Guest Names:  Debora Ortloff, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Assessment, FLCC Dave Ghidiu, Associate Professor of Computing Sciences, FLCC Guest Socials:  Debora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deboraortloff Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveghidiu/ Guest Bios:  Debora Hinderliter Ortloff, Ph.D., is VP of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment at FLCC and co-leads our AI work.  She prides herself on being a leader who can facilitate change by serving as a thought partner and problem-solver, helping faculty and staff with great ideas and passion move forward towards innovation.  In our AI work, she also helps design training around AI for data, authentic assessment, and policy creation.  In addition to this work, Debora leads strategy at the College and consults extensively with the U.S. Department of Education.  She holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University Bloomington and lives with her husband and two sons in Canandaigua, NY.  Dave Ghidiu is an Assistant Professor of Computing Sciences at Finger Lakes Community College; he has spent more than two decades helping students and educators build confidence with technology. His work at FLCC's Center for Teaching and Learning has deepened his commitment to accessible, practical professional development - equipping faculty and staff with tools and strategies they can use immediately in their classrooms and workflows. In recent years, Dave has immersed himself in the world of artificial intelligence. He leads the AI Microcredential Program, serves as AI Strategist for the FLX AI Hub, and regularly delivers workshops, webinars, and keynote presentations to educators, healthcare professionals, and business leaders across Upstate New York. Guided by the philosophy that "you can't AI wrong," Dave is passionate about lowering the barrier to AI adoption and helping people at every skill level find their on-ramp to this transformative technology.   - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber and Israel Policy Forum Director of Strategic Initiatives and IPF Atid Shanie Reichman discuss President Trump's impasse with Iran and the prospects for renewed escalation, Israel-Lebanon peace talks and the grinding military front with Hezbollah, Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent CBS interview and what it means about his current mindset, Israeli politics gearing up for an election, the state of the U.S.-Israel relationship, and more. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

What happens when public health stops treating patients in isolation and starts addressing the realities of their daily lives?  In this episode, leaders from the Tennessee Department of Health share how they're using PHIG funding to transform care at both the clinical and community level. Sanjana Stamm, director of Regional and Local Health, Tennessee Department of Health, explains how the state is embedding social workers and care coordinators into primary care clinics across rural regions, helping patients navigate everything from medication access to food insecurity and employment. Then, Jen Trail, director of the Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Strategic Initiatives, explains how Tennessee is empowering its counties to lead their own health improvement efforts through local health councils, data-driven planning, and targeted grants.This work is supported by funds made available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, through OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.Public Health Infrastructure Grant: Resources & Impact - PHIGTennessee Department of Health Division of Strategic Initiatives

Guest: Dr Richard Utz, Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives in Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, discussing the place of humanities in academia. First broadcast May 8, 2026. Playlist.  "The humanities, as a term, would not exist without substantial crisis in how human beings think about themselves."

Today we welcome Missionary Scott Hanson, the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Assemblies of God World Missions.

Today we welcome Missionary Scott Hanson, the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Assemblies of God World Missions.

This episode of Justice Above All investigates one way in which segregation has been rebranded in the twenty-first century: all-white, or “whites-only,” settlements. In recent years, there has been an alarming rise in these settlements across the United States. Attempts to build all-white settlements represent a modern rebranding of segregationist housing practices like restrictive covenants. All-white settlements are morally corrosive to a multi-racial democracy and undermine the principles of inclusive housing articulated in the Fair Housing Act. Policymakers and all people who oppose segregation should actively resist the rise of all-white settlements.Today's host is Dr. Kesha Moore, Research Manager of the Thurgood Marshall Institute. She is in conversation with the following guests: Jason Bailey, Senior Counsel, Legal Defense FundJin Hee Lee, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Legal Defense FundCynthia Miller-Idriss, Professor, American University School of Public Affairs and School of Education; Founding Director, Polarization and Extremism Research & Innovation LabYou can learn more about this episode by visiting our landing page.This episode was written and produced by Jakiyah Bradley. Resonate Recordings provided production support.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf. 

The CPG Guys are joined in the episode by Patrick Nommensen, Head, Strategic Initiatives, AMS & Europe, E-Commerce at TikTok.This episode was record in Las Vegas at Shoptalk 2026.Follow Patrick on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pnommensen/ Follow TikTok on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiktok/ Patrick answers these questions:Patrick, you've been vocal about how TikTok Shop is “discovery-led commerce,” where shopping starts with inspiration, not intent. In 2026, reports by others have estimated there are over 80 million U.S. shoppers on the platform, how do you preserve that sense of discovery at scale?There's a perception that TikTok Shop is driven by viral, one-off purchases. But we're now seeing brands build repeat purchase behavior and long-term customer value. What tools are TikTok Shop providing for brands to move from “viral moment” to sustained brand loyalty?We see the huge stars, but your data shows that micro-influencers often have 2x the engagement for CPG brands. How is TikTok Shop's affiliate model evolving to help a brand like PepsiCo and flavor swap chips manage multiple micro-creators at scale without a massive manual headcount?Live shopping is often seen as an Asia-first behavior, but we're seeing strong adoption in the U.S. What's different about how U.S. consumers engage with LIVE, and where do you see the biggest opportunity?Traditional e-commerce starts with search and intent. TikTok Shop starts with discovery and inspiration. How should CPG brands rethink their entire go-to-market strategy in a world where consumers don't search—they discover? Retailers like Walmart and Amazon have deep "closed-loop" measurement. How is TikTok Shop closing the gap to show a CPG Brand Manager exactly how a viral video on Tuesday led to an in-store purchase at a physical Kroger on Friday?Amazon and Walmart have launched their own social feeds. What is the "moat" that TikTok Shop has that a legacy retailer can never replicate, no matter how much they invest in "social" features?We're hearing more brands describe TikTok Shop as a real-time “test kitchen” for product development. Can you share how brands are using the platform to test, iterate, and scale products faster than traditional retail cycles?TikTok Shop is no longer just a test channel–many enterprise brands are now treating it as core infrastructure. What are you seeing from large CPG brands in terms of investment and long-term strategy?If we sit down in 2030, is TikTok still an "App," or is it the underlying operating system for how the world discovers and consumes everything?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

Listen in as Jakob Shaw and Bernadette Fiaschetti share their zest to end animal cruelty. They discuss why French Bulldogs and Pugs should never be bred, why buying birds and holding them captive is cruel, the first ban on glue traps; and first in the nation…Wesleyan University memorial plaque for animals killed for dining hall meals. Jakob Shaw is the manager of strategic initiatives for PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.In this role, Shaw advances PETA's animal protection mission through legislative advocacy, youth outreach, colorful demonstrations, multimedia projects, installations such as The Council of Animals (What to Do About the Humans) featured on the National Mall, and more.  His work has led to the first ban on glue traps—which ensnare small animals indiscriminately and cause prolonged suffering—as well as the introduction of both federal and state bills banning the cruel devices.  He also helped secure the passage of a groundbreaking ordinance in Ojai, California banning the breeding of French Bulldogs and other breathing-impaired dogs and cats who suffer from a lifetime of respiratory issues and other chronic ailments. PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview, and focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, the food industry, the clothing trade, and the entertainment business. Website: www.peta.org

Listen in as Jakob Shaw and Bernadette Fiaschetti share their zest to end animal cruelty. They discuss why French Bulldogs and Pugs should never be bred, why buying birds and holding them captive is cruel, the first ban on glue traps; and first in the nation…Wesleyan University memorial plaque for animals killed for dining hall meals. Jakob Shaw is the manager of strategic initiatives for PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.In this role, Shaw advances PETA's animal protection mission through legislative advocacy, youth outreach, colorful demonstrations, multimedia projects, installations such as The Council of Animals (What to Do About the Humans) featured on the National Mall, and more.  His work has led to the first ban on glue traps—which ensnare small animals indiscriminately and cause prolonged suffering—as well as the introduction of both federal and state bills banning the cruel devices.  He also helped secure the passage of a groundbreaking ordinance in Ojai, California banning the breeding of French Bulldogs and other breathing-impaired dogs and cats who suffer from a lifetime of respiratory issues and other chronic ailments. PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview, and focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, the food industry, the clothing trade, and the entertainment business. Website: www.peta.org

In this special “Ask the Expert” collaboration between The MOG Project and SRNA, Julia Lefelar and Dr. GG deFiebre welcomed Dr. Benjamin Greenberg of UT Southwestern, who answered questions from the audience. Dr. Greenberg reviewed major advances in MOG antibody disease research and diagnostic criteria [00:05:06]. He discussed efforts to predict relapse risk using sustained antibody positivity, demographic and clinical models, and immune-cell profiling studies [00:07:55]. Dr. Greenberg detailed controversies around low-positive antibody titers and how cell-based assays and dilution thresholds affect specificity [00:21:38]. He outlined concepts and progress in tolerance-inducing approaches such as Tregs and CAR T therapy, described differences from B-cell–depleting drugs like rituximab [00:26:32] Finally, Dr. Greenberg highlighted the satralizumab meteoroid trial and the ongoing cosMOG study of rozanolixizumab, emphasizing community engagement, registries, surveys, and trial participation to accelerate access and potential curative strategies [00:38:36]. You can learn more about The MOG Project here:https://mogproject.org/Benjamin M. Greenberg, MD, MHS is a Professor and the Cain Denius Scholar in Mobility Disorders in the Department of Neurology [ https://utswmed.org/why-utsw/departments/neurology/ ] at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of Translational Research and Strategic Initiatives for the Department of Neurology. He is also the interim Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center [ https://utswmed.org/locations/aston/multiple-sclerosis-and-neuroimmunology-clinic/ ] and the Director of the Neurosciences Clinical Research Center. In addition, he serves as Director of the Transverse Myelitis and Neuromyelitis Optica Program and the Pediatric Demyelinating Disease Program at Children's Medical Center [ https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/neurology/demyelinating-disease-program ].Dr. Greenberg earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine before completing an internal medicine internship at Chicago's Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He performed his neurology residency at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He also holds an M.H.S. in molecular microbiology and immunology from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, as well as a bachelor's degree in the history of medicine – both from Johns Hopkins. Prior to his recruitment to UT Southwestern in 2009, Dr. Greenberg was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Division of Neuroimmunology, serving as the Director of the Encephalitis Center and Co-Director of the nation's first dedicated Transverse Myelitis Center.Dr. Greenberg splits his clinical time between adult and pediatric patients at William P. Clements Jr. and Zale Lipshy University Hospitals, Parkland, and Children's Medical Center. His research focuses on better diagnosing, prognosticating, and treating demyelinating diseases and nervous system infections. He also coordinates clinical trials to evaluate new treatments to prevent neurologic damage and restore function to affected patients.00:00 Welcome01:44 Hosts and Guest Intro05:06 Research Buckets Overview07:55 Predicting Relapse Risk11:46 Tregs and Immune Brakes17:40 Attack Severity and Relapse19:24 MOGAD Criteria Updates21:38 Titers Explained Simply26:32 Targeting MOG Antibodies29:11 CAR T and Immune Reset32:39 When Criteria Changes33:52 Tolerance Research Boom34:48 From Animals to Trials37:17 Community Drives Progress38:36 Meteoroid and cosMOG Clinical Trials41:39 How These Drugs Work44:02 FDA Approval and Access45:49 Insurance Switch Concerns48:39 Rituximab Dosing Debate52:41 Why Antibodies Develop54:18 Future Attack Patterns55:47 CAR T Versus Rituximab57:10 Lab Research and Support01:00:51 Hope for a Cure01:02:14 Closing and Resources

Twenty Years of Pure Michigan: Exclusive Insights from Michigan's Tourism ExpertsThe Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism is Michigan's premier annual event for travel and hospitality leaders to collaborate on advancing the state's visitor economy. Over three days, 500+ industry professionals engaged in dynamic workshops and networking focused on digital marketing, inclusivity, and the Governor's Awards for Innovative Tourism Collaboration.We got an exclusive look into the conference as it celebrated 20 years of the Pure Michigan marketing campaign. Hear from the state's tourism and hospitality leaders as they discuss how Pure Michigan evolved the culture in the state, the latest travel trends, and the massive economic impact tourism has in Michigan. Guests include:Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan, Michigan Economic Development Corporation; Liz Ware, VP Sales and Marketing, Mission Point Resort; Sarah Miller, President and CEO, Destination Ann Arbor; Trevor Tkach, CDME, CFEE, President & CEO, Traverse City Tourism; Ken Hayward, Chief Operating Officer, Visit Detroit; Brianna Bowen, BS, Bay Mills Indian Community; Janet Korn, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Experience Grand Rapids; Linda Hoath, Executive Director, Visit Sault Ste. Marie

Guest: Raja Mukerji, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist, Extrahop Rafal Los, VP of Client Relations and Strategic Initiatives, Extrahop Topics: Is Network Detection and Response (NDR) coming back after being shoved to the side by EDR a bit? Is this for real? What's the value proposition of NDR in 2026, because some people still don't understand it? How does NDR apply to the world of WFH, cloud/SaaS, encryption, high bandwidth, etc? Is the value of NDR the same, or different, when it comes to public (or private) cloud? How does NDR fill visibility gaps that identity and agent-based solutions cannot? What does NDR offer that built-in cloud security tooling (as of right now) does not? Would you call NDR a key cloud security control? Does NDR help with shadow AI? NDR elephant in the room is sometimes cost. How does cost change the value prop when compared to on-premise or physical infrastructure? Resources: Video version EP267 AI SOC or AI in a SOC? Cutting Through Hype, Pricing Models, and SIEM Detection Efficacy with Raffy Marty EP113 Love it or Hate it, Network Security is Coming to the Cloud EP154 Mike Schiffman: from Blueboxing to LLMs via Network Security at Google EP115 How to Approach Cloud in a Cloudy Way, not As Somebody Else's Computer? EP263 SOC Refurbishing: Why New Tools Won't Fix Broken Processes (Even With AI) "The GC+CISO Connection Book" book

John Olerio, Executive Director at URI's Office of Strategic Initiatives, shares his expertise on workforce development, leadership skills, intergenerational management, and the impact of AI on education and employment. Discover practical strategies for fostering talent, adapting to rapid growth, and preparing for the future of work.  Sound  Bites: "Performance reviews are about habits, not just output." "Employers are preparing for AI-driven hiring changes." "Rocky Balboa exemplifies resilience and perseverance."    

Today's speaker is Dr. Bob Lutz, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Cedarville University. Dr. Lutz takes us through Psalm 1, and looks at what Scripture says about happiness, as well as the habits that produce it.

Have you ever considered how you can give to God's passion? In this episode, Jeff and Paul discuss:  The power of building and maintaining relationships. Spreading the gospel and accepting the great commission. Viewing your business as a mission field. Laying aside your bias to listen and give better.    Key Takeaways:  When sharing the gospel, you need to understand your audience - it isn't about you. God is raising up people in every country. By working together, the Kindom will grow that much faster and stronger. Prayer is as much listening as it is speaking. Start your giving by listening to Him with intention. You don't have to be passionate about one cause or another before you start giving. Let God lead, and your heart will follow where He leads.    "When you give to something, your passion will follow." —  Paul Schultheis   Episode References:  The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn   About Paul Schultheis: Paul is SRG's founder and managing partner for Strategic Initiatives. His vision is to position SRG to strategically mobilize and direct people, prayer, and financial resources into partnerships with churches and key ministries in the Middle East, North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Additionally, Paul is a general partner and CEO of Real Property Investment Services, Inc., and a managing partner of numerous real estate investment and development partnerships that own apartment complexes and build single-family home developments in northern Arizona.  Prior to entering the real estate field in 1976, Paul spent 10 years in the electric utility industry, working in various corporate staff positions at Southern California Edison, where his final position as manager of corporate planning provided him with considerable experience in long-range planning and economic forecasting. He has served on the boards of Interdev, Apartment Life, and the English Language Institute in China. Paul served for years on the ministry council at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. He founded SRG under the name MENA Partners in 1997.  Paul has a BS in management science from California State University, Los Angeles, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He also completed several graduate and management courses at California State University, Caltech Industrial Relations Institute, and the University of Michigan. He taught business management courses at Caltech and Pepperdine University Graduate School of Business. Paul lives in Newport Beach, California, and has three adult daughters and six grandchildren. His wife, Linda, partnered with him in ministry until her passing in February 2024.   Connect with Paul Schultheis: Website: https://srgweb.org/    Connect with Jeff Thomas:  Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/ Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

A Friday fish fry is a quintessential part of Wisconsin culture and everyone has their own takes on who does it best. But one Madison man takes his love for the iconic dish to new levels. Mike Seidel has tried and rated nearly 2,000 fish fries across the state over the years. Today, host Bianca Martin chats with Mike to find out what separates a “good” fish fry from a “great” one. From the batter to the fish to the sides, Mike's rating formula takes everything into account. Photos and reviews from Mike's adventures can be found on Facebook and Instagram. 

Few people get close enough to a global problem to truly understand how solvable it is—Sean Poole is one of them. In this conversation with Ryan, he shares how an early setback redirected his path, ultimately leading him from conflict zones in Central Africa to a leadership role at charity: water. They unpack what it takes to stay committed to long-term impact, why the global water crisis is far more within reach than most people realize, and how proximity to real change reshapes your perspective on what's possible. It's a conversation about belief, responsibility, and the discipline required to pursue meaningful work without losing sight of the life you're building alongside it.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Jordan Duecker, a Former Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Manhattan Institute and a Former Aide in the offices of Missouri Governors Mike Parson and Eric Greitens. He's also an MBA Graduate from Washington University in St Louis. Duecker discusses his latest piece in the City Journal which is headlined, "Can St Louis Make a Comeback: After decades of drift, the troubled city has a chance to restore public order and competitiveness." Mark is later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet for Tech Talk Tuesday. They discuss the NanoPhone, the 90th Masters & IBM's Watson X, Robotaxi's and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

“The most curious person in multifamily,” Moshe Crane is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures, a Maryland-based real estate investment and management firm focused on multifamily and other asset acquisitions and development in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The company manages more than $1B in assets and over 4,000 apartment units while developing and selling new homes. Moshe also hosts the Curious Wire podcast and writes the Curious Deal newsletter, where he breaks down multifamily deals, careers, and industry trends while exploring how operators build, finance, and scale real estate businesses.(01:45) - Moshe's Real Estate Path(02:32) - Deals Returning to the Market(06:05) - Sage Ventures' Market Focus(07:27) - Defining Great Operators(08:27) - The Third-Party Talent Crunch(10:17) - Systems Beat Stars(12:36) - The Sage Operations Playbook(15:47) - Fraud Screening Tools(19:01) - The Roving Team Mindset(21:05) - Moshe's Role(23:56) - Feature: CREtech New York Oct. 20–21 (25:52) - The Accidental Self-Storage Win(26:41) - Office-to-Storage Conversions(28:21) - A Scrappy Deal Mix(28:58) - Low-Basis Development Opportunities(29:46) - Pitching Flexibility to LPs(30:26) - No Gurus, Just Operators(33:58) - Discipline Over Vertical Integration(36:19) - PropTech Ecosystem Shifts(39:38) - Proptech Adoption(44:42) - Motivation, Curiosity & Faith(49:31) - Collaboration Superpower: Bill Walsh

One of Madison's most iconic restaurants is celebrating a huge milestone this year. L'Etoile is turning 50! The boundary-pushing farm-to-table restaurant has served as a launching pad for some of Madison's most accomplished chefs. So what's the secret sauce that makes this place so special? Today, host Bianca Martin chats with L'Etoile founder Odessa Piper and current chef and owner Tory Miller to find out. Want more? Listen to our 2023 interview with Odessa.

TSD Service Spotlight is a student-produced podcast series about individuals in our district who support and impact others. This episode features Kendra Montante, TSD Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives.Podcast by Angelina Matti, a Creative Guild Student Producer.