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In a very orange booth at CES in Las Vegas, Brandon Thweatt, Systems Analyst for j5create, shows us off their video switcher devices that let you create sophisticated video streams for your show, game, or whatever you want to show off on the internet. Brandon talks about the two models, one with a screen, one without.  Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

In a very orange booth at CES in Las Vegas, Brandon Thweatt, Systems Analyst for j5create, shows us off their video switcher devices that let you create sophisticated video streams for your show, game, or whatever you want to show off on the internet. Brandon talks about the two models, one with a screen, one without.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25072.mp3 Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Ep 573 features Jazmine, a Systems Analyst at Cobb County 911 out of GA.  Episode topics – Jazmine's journey from aspiring police officer to systems analyst The importance of training and multitasking in dispatch roles Handling emotional and high-stakes 911 calls Advancements in dispatch technology, including location accuracy and video capabilities If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

John writes "My wife and I went for a trail run in Scottsburg, IN in the summer of 2005 and came upon a clearing where we saw a large creature that stopped us in our tracks. It was approximately 50 yards away when we came upon it but we immediately felt unsafe and froze in our tracks as we stared at it. We left the area pretty quickly. Matt writes "Hello, I caught your podcast the other day and at the end you advised that people who have experienced encounters could contact you. I have spoke to very few people about what I experienced but would like to get the stories out there.  A little background about me. I am a Systems Analyst. I am from southern California both my experiences happened at a remote lake in the San Rafael Wilderness about an hour North of Santa Barbara.  The first encounter involves what I believe to be a bipedal Bigfoot type animal and the second encounter has to do with something very large in the small but deep lake I lived and worked at."

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives into the dynamic world of virtual assistance with virtual assistant coach and trainer, Tracey D'Aviero. Tracey has over 20 years of experience, and she shares her inspiring journey from a corporate office working as a system analyst in the hospitality industry to becoming a leading VA coach and trainer. Discover how she transitioned to remote work before it was mainstream, built a successful business, and now helps others do the same. Whether you're considering a career as a virtual assistant or seeking to optimize your business with remote support, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to Episode #148 to learn the essentials of thriving in the VA industry and how foundational business principles can guide your success.Key Takeaway:The virtual assistant industry offers flexible and valuable opportunities for both service providers and business owners, rooted in solid business practices and adaptability to remote work environments.SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/148Connect with Tracey D'Aviero:https://www.traceydaviero.com/------- You belong in the Career Clarity Collective! Figuring out what you want in your career often feels like a full time job, BUT you don't have to do it alone! If you feel miserable at work and need a change, join like-minded women in this membership. You'll get access to group coaching, masterclasses, and community. https://secondactsuccess.co/membershipGet the FREE Career Change Planner to help you plan your next career move!https://secondactsuccess.co/plannerTAKE THE QUIZ!Is Now The Right Time To Change Careers? Take the Quiz! https://secondactsuccess.co/quizBook a FREE Discovery Call with host/career coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategyLET'S CONNECT!Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccessFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/secondactsuccess.coTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@secondactsuccessAll the latest - https://secondactsuccess.co/linksFREE Resources - https://secondactsuccess.co/resources REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE THE PODCAST!

In this episode of Cervivor Podcast, we delve into the critical intersection of cancer, legal rights, and insurance with Joanna Doran from Triage Cancer. Starting with an introduction to Triage Cancer, Joanna sheds light on the various legal issues that individuals facing cancer may encounter including how to discuss your concerns with your employer. From there, we explore specific ways Triage Cancer offers support, including events, materials, and their invaluable Legal & Financial Navigation Program. Joanna also provides insights into navigating the financial aspects of cervical cancer, discussing the complexities of dealing with insurance, from prior authorizations to appealing denials, and offers practical advice on handling medical bills.Tune in to this episode for essential guidance on navigating the legal and financial maze of cancer care. For more information on the resources mentioned in the episode: Triage Health is https://TriageHealth.org and Triage Cancer is https://TriageCancer.org. About the Guests: Janice Le-Nguyen is an HPV cervical cancer survivor, diagnosed with stage 1A2 more than 3 years ago on April Fool's Day. She is located in Henderson, Nevada, and currently works as a Systems Analyst with a good rapport with faculty, staff, and students at the state college. Janice has raised awareness for self-care, putting your health first, and advocating for listening to your body on and off campus. Janice wanted to come to the Communities of Color Retreat to learn more about providing a voice for Vietnamese-Americans and the Asian-American and Pacific Islander populations, who culturally tend to be silent about their health disparities. She is hoping to gain skills and ideas to raise awareness for the API population who may deter themselves from seeking treatment because of cultural taboos. Julie Mason Groob is a cervical and vaginal cancer survivor, living with persistent HPV, a diagnosis that began in 2012 shortly after her 27th birthday. Battling non-invasive and invasive cancer for over a decade has led Julie to tell her story and position herself as an advocate for HPV vaccinations and early-detection cancer screenings. She also volunteers as a Patient Educator with the Pathways Program in New Jersey, helping to educate early-career doctors and nurses about the cancer patient experience. Professionally, Julie has worked in performing arts administration in New York for 20 years. She currently serves as the Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at the New York City Center and previously, was a Production Manager at Radio City Music Hall and New York Theater Workshop. In the years between her cervical and vaginal cancer diagnosis, Julie ran the NYC Marathon twice with Fred's Team, raising funds for Gynecologic Cancer Research. She enjoys traveling, karaoke, fitness, and has just taken up tap dancing! Julie lives in South Orange, NJ with her husband, Kevin and their pug, Seymour.  Joanna Fawzy Doran, Esq. is a prominent cancer rights attorney, author, and CEO of Triage Cancer, a national nonprofit providing free education on practical and legal issues for individuals and caregivers dealing with cancer. With nearly thirty years of experience, she has taught extensively on cancer rights law, authored pioneering books and chapters, and presented over a thousand seminars across the country. Ms. Doran has also played pivotal roles on various cancer community committees and boards, receiving multiple awards for her legislative advocacy and service. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School Los Angeles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cervivor/support

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded in person at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellucian Live 2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Conference in San Antonio, Texas, #elive24, YOUR guests are David Cone, CIO, Faye Kilday, Dean of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, Makala Maple, Registrar, & Julie Kosch, Application Systems Analyst, Northeast Community College YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Listen in to #EdUp! Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

My good friend Matt Pierce sat down to chat with me a bit ago about how he's been doing since we met in grad school. We get into deep discussions about music-cello playing in particular-and very cerebral topics that I hope you find as mesmerizing as I do. Matt is an eloquent storyteller, so sit back, and enjoy!Matt often posts on SubStack. Follow the link for more. https://piercello.substack.com/ Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more!Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcastFB @creativepeacemealpodBonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.comCreative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston here Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order! Looking for custom orthotics? Foot and Shoe Solutions is your answer. Click here for more.

Episode 114 with Harry 'Tomi Davies (TD), who is a Systems Analyst turned Public Speaker and author, Tech Strategy Advisor and Angel Investor, who is also Collaborator-in-Chief at TechnoVision, co-founder of the Lagos Angel Network (LAN) and President of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN).He is also widely regarded as the "godfather of angel investing" in Africa. TD is an active stakeholder and speaker in the African startup ecosystem, and he uses his wealth of experience and network to guide the next generation of innovative African startups that are creating economic value and social impact.What We Discuss With Tomi Davies (TD)Can you give us an overview of your new book, "Investment Worthy Startup," and how it aims to assist startups in Africa?The POEM framework—proposition, organisation, economics, and milestones—is a central aspect of your book. Can you expand on what the POEM framework is?Can you share some insights into the current state of the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa as a whole?What are some success stories or notable achievements from your portfolio of African tech startups as an angel investor focused on economic value and social impact?What advice would you give to young entrepreneurs looking to embark on their startup journey in Africa?Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Scaling in Africa: The Art and Science of Scaling Commercial Ventures in Sub-Saharan Africa with Scott Walker? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at Terser Adamu, and Twitter (X) @TerserAdamuConnect with Tomi Davies (TD) on LinkedIn at Harry 'Tomi Davies, and Twitter (X) @TomiDeeSupport the showDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

On this episode, Dr. Jason Stansbury discusses the destructive impact of sin on the marketplace and what Christians ought to do about it. Jason Stansbury is the James and Judith Chambery Chair for the Study of Ethics in Business at Calvin University, the denominational university of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. He earned a PhD in Organization Studies from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in 2011. Before graduate school, he worked as a Systems Analyst and then as a Consultant in the Detroit office of Deloitte Consulting. He graduated from the University of Michigan with Honors in Economics.  Jason is a former Executive Director of the Society for Business Ethics, an international association of business ethics scholars, and received that organization's Presidential Award for Service in 2023. Jason's research is on religious ethics in organizations, moral imagination, and the application of Christian theological concepts in business ethics.  His calling to the management academy is informed by his desire to forge and share insights into faithfulness and ethics that he wishes he had during his consulting career. A native of Atlanta, Jason lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife and colleague Marilyn Stansbury, herself a Deloitte alumna who also serves on the accounting faculty of the Calvin University School of Business. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

On this episode, Dr. Jason Stansbury discusses the destructive impact of sin on the marketplace and what Christians ought to do about it. Jason Stansbury is the James and Judith Chambery Chair for the Study of Ethics in Business at Calvin University, the denominational university of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. He earned a PhD in Organization Studies from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in 2011. Before graduate school, he worked as a Systems Analyst and then as a Consultant in the Detroit office of Deloitte Consulting. He graduated from the University of Michigan with Honors in Economics.  Jason is a former Executive Director of the Society for Business Ethics, an international association of business ethics scholars, and received that organization's Presidential Award for Service in 2023. Jason's research is on religious ethics in organizations, moral imagination, and the application of Christian theological concepts in business ethics.  His calling to the management academy is informed by his desire to forge and share insights into faithfulness and ethics that he wishes he had during his consulting career. A native of Atlanta, Jason lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife and colleague Marilyn Stansbury, herself a Deloitte alumna who also serves on the accounting faculty of the Calvin University School of Business. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

What does it take to manage 500 daily imaging studies? In this episode, Ashley Flood addresses the challenges Hamilton Health Care Systems faces in healthcare imaging, including CT scanner installation, data management, and telehealth implementation. She stresses the importance of proactive measures, communication, and collaboration in navigating the complexities of healthcare technology and patient care. Tune in to learn more about the complexities of modern healthcare imaging solutions! Resources: Connect with and follow Ashley Flood on LinkedIn. Follow Hamilton Health Care System on LinkedIn. Visit the Hamilton Health Care System Website!

On today's show, Bob Webster discusses climate change alarmism. GUEST OVERVIEW: Bob Webster graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1964 with a BS degree in Mathematics. Having held positions as a Mathematician, Mathematician-Statistician, Physical Science Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, and Systems Analyst, he retired after more than thirty years' employment within the Department of Defense. He's author of “Looking out the Window: Are Humans Really Responsible for Changing Climate? The Trial of Carbon Dioxide in the Court of Public Opinion”.

Priya Venkatesan works as a Business Systems Analyst at University of California, Davis. She relaunched into her position with UC Davis after a 16 year career break. Her relaunch involved many job applications, interviews and rejections before she ultimately found success. She became a certified Scrum Master during her career break, and since she's been back at work, she has achieved her Lean Six Sigma white, yellow, and green belts. Priya calls attending the iRelaunch Return to Work conference while she was relaunching, “life-changing”. In the ultimate full circle, she returned to the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference in 2022 to speak about how she successfully relaunched! Her mantra to everyone is keep pursuing your dream job and don't give up.

Learn all about how a Data and Systems Analyst uses data to solve the world's problems, one LEGO piece at a time. The was one of the most relaxed, fun, and giggly episodes!! Tune in and listen to me try to convince Gerson that accounting is fun! Specifically in the world of Security Risk and Compliance, including the help of Systems Analysts such as himself, we are solving the worlds problems and helping to make companies safe

Dan Winter's background is as multi-faceted as his viewpoints.  Graduating with honors from the University of Detroit, Dan pursued graduate studies in psychophysiology and the origin of languages. In addition to his academic background, he has worked as a Systems Analyst with IBM, an industrial metallurgist and crystallographer. He has undertaken many diverse studies, from quantum physics to modeling at the MIT space lab to developing the early biofeedback prototype equipment. Widely traveled, Dan has sojourned to study at the Gurdjieff School of sacred gymnastics, in Florence with Buckminster Fuller, the Gizah pyramids, Israel, the Andes and at Findhorn.  Dan is an accomplished keyboard artist, and was once a church organist and choir director, all before reaching high school. He delights in playing computer keyboard music using sonic samples taken from biological events -- heart sounds, whale and dolphin songs, etc. His creative side emerges as playfulness with ideas which can be shared at different levels. The "Heart Beat Earth Project" for global coherence is a dream which Dan believes can "teach self awareness" using the internet as a tool. Through the use of a biofeedback devise connected to a home computer, the heartbeat at the moment of compassion registers a specific frequency signature that possesses very special properties. This frequency, or wave, can add and multiply itself infinitely and non-destructively, and can be experienced outside oneself. His experiments with humans sending love to trees have shown that the trees respond at a distance by entraining and aligning in phase to the heart, capacitively, at moments of peak emotion. This indeed tends to confirm that our choices to FEEL coherently may be our best leverage on fabricating ecoystems, perhaps ultimately surpassing the strength of bulldozers in shaping our world. As thousands of hearts are connected, a database records and displays heartbeats registering the signature for compassion (via the Internet). By focusing our collective intention through compassion around the planet, the evidence suggests many possibilities, such as atmospheric repair and stabilization. This concept demonstrates the collective power of how hearts entrained with the feeling of compassion can reshape our world, a truly empowering phenomenon and perhaps a turning point in our conscious evolution.  Among his many projects, Dan is developing a new breakthrough theory on gravity. He believes recursive nesting in field geometries is what creates the implosion "magnetic monopole" wind centering force we call gravity, and thus provides the clue on how to arrange magnetic long waves to repair gravity fabric and restore atmosphere retention. This also suggests how ONLY LOVE BENDS THE LIGHT, AND THERFORE ONLY LOVE CREATES. The fractal attractor of the heart's electricity accompanying the learned and teachable skill of choosing compassion, may indeed be the centering force which ultimately makes even star birth's self-referrent and therefore self-aware! Currently, Dan is a consultant on multimedia and virtual reality computer animation projects and travels and lectures around the world. He has produced over 50 videotapes on numerous subjects. Show links: youtube.com/danwinterfractalfield https://goldenmean.info Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner Follow Mike Winner: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner

How do we grow to understand ourselves to become great leaders? In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Briony Scott to look at the relationship between one's knowledge of self and their capacity to lead their communities with wisdom and grace. Dr Briony Scott (BScAgr, MEd, EdD) was appointed Principal of Wenona, a Kindergarten to Year 12 independent girls' school, in July 2011. Prior to Wenona, she was Principal of Roseville College and Head of Senior College at Oxford Falls Grammar. Outside of education, Briony was a Systems Analyst with Olivetti International in Italy and the UK and spent a year volunteering as an Emergency Medical Technician with the Wheaton Rescue Squad in Maryland, USA. Throughout her career, Dr Scott has encouraged students and teachers to be fully engaged in, and to take responsibility for their learning. Her strongest commitment is to young people, assisting and guiding them to make wise choices about who they'll become, what they'll do, and how they will go through life. Our series sponsor is a School for tomorrow. and Portland Education's Lead Now Coaching Program. To find out more, visit www.aschoolfortomorrow.com/coaching The Game Changers podcast is produced by Oliver Cummins for Orbital Productions, supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil and Adriano via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

How do we grow to understand ourselves to become great leaders? In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Briony Scott to look at the relationship between one's knowledge of self and their capacity to lead their communities with wisdom and grace. Dr Briony Scott (BScAgr, MEd, EdD) was appointed Principal of Wenona, a Kindergarten to Year 12 independent girls' school, in July 2011. Prior to Wenona, she was Principal of Roseville College and Head of Senior College at Oxford Falls Grammar. Outside of education, Briony was a Systems Analyst with Olivetti International in Italy and the UK and spent a year volunteering as an Emergency Medical Technician with the Wheaton Rescue Squad in Maryland, USA. Throughout her career, Dr Scott has encouraged students and teachers to be fully engaged in, and to take responsibility for their learning. Her strongest commitment is to young people, assisting and guiding them to make wise choices about who they'll become, what they'll do, and how they will go through life. Our series sponsor is a School for tomorrow. and Portland Education's Lead Now Coaching Program. To find out more, visit www.aschoolfortomorrow.com/coaching The Game Changers podcast is produced by Oliver Cummins for Orbital Productions, supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil and Adriano via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

How do we grow to understand ourselves to become great leaders? In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Briony Scott to look at the relationship between one's knowledge of self and their capacity to lead their communities with wisdom and grace. Dr Briony Scott (BScAgr, MEd, EdD) was appointed Principal of Wenona, a Kindergarten to Year 12 independent girls' school, in July 2011. Prior to Wenona, she was Principal of Roseville College and Head of Senior College at Oxford Falls Grammar. Outside of education, Briony was a Systems Analyst with Olivetti International in Italy and the UK and spent a year volunteering as an Emergency Medical Technician with the Wheaton Rescue Squad in Maryland, USA. Throughout her career, Dr Scott has encouraged students and teachers to be fully engaged in, and to take responsibility for their learning. Her strongest commitment is to young people, assisting and guiding them to make wise choices about who they'll become, what they'll do, and how they will go through life. Our series sponsor is a School for tomorrow. and Portland Education's Lead Now Coaching Program. To find out more, visit www.aschoolfortomorrow.com/coaching The Game Changers podcast is produced by Oliver Cummins for Orbital Productions, supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil and Adriano via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

Practice Fire Breathing, a powerful tool that has been used by Indigenous people for centuries to release toxic emotions like anger and cleanse and clear attachments that no longer serve them. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, guest Gina Hessburg shares her experience of being diagnosed with optic neuritis and learning to advocate for herself within the health care system. (04:41) Meet Raphael, the inflatable support friend(09:39) Being your own health advocate(11:47) The real struggle in navigating mental health and chronic disease(14:23) Why having goals is key to managing your chronic illness Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we meet Jennifer Gabiola, a woman living with rheumatoid arthritis who uses her faith to find comfort and strength through her chronic illness journey. You’ll hear about her experience with the cultural stigma of work-life balance in the Asian community learn how she found love and acceptance for herself. (04:33) Journey of self-acceptance and self-love(11:28) Cultural standards and balance(14:20) Recieving love from another(17:32) Connection with Soul Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the technique known as Earth Breathing from the Comprehensive Resource Model Manual written by Lisa Schwarz on Integrative Medicine. Earth breathing provides an opportunity to connect further with ourselves and the environment around us, and to stay consciously aware of the present moment to help reduce our fight or flight responses to stress. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, patient Rebecca Council has been through many surgeries and medication trials. In this episode, Rebecca talks about the importance of having resilience as well as support from her wife and her LGBTQ community as she manages chronic illness. Some highlights from this episode: (03:16) Overcoming challenges with loving support (07:08) Finding community support (11:58) Different strokes for different folks — what works for you? Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow along in this five-minute breathing exercise based on the Voo technique, which is used to relax the body and reduce anxiety by stimulating the vagus nerve. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill welcomes historical novelist Connie Hertzberg Mayo to the show. Connie grew up in Westchester County, New York, but moved to Massachusetts to get a Literature degree from Tufts University and never ended up leaving. Her first book, THE ISLAND OF WORTHY BOYS, (2015, She Writes Press) won the 2016 Gold Medal for Best Regional Fiction in the Independent Publisher Book Awards. Connie's short story, “Little Breaks”, was published by Calyx Journal in 2017. Her latest novel, THE SHARP EDGE OF MERCY, is available now from Heliotrope Books. Connie works as a Systems Analyst and empty-nests with her husband and two feuding cats.

Many people think meditation and breathing are one in the same. Today, on our first episode of Breathing Through Pain, we will briefly talk about the differences and guide you through a simple breathing exercise. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to wellnessevolaution@ghlf.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Alejandro Chaoul, PhD, Founder and Director of The Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute in Houston, Texas, sits down with host Angel Tapia to chat about his work teaching mindfulness at UTHealth Medical School/ MD Anderson as well as his real-life applications with chronic illness patients. Some highlights from this episode: 7:55: Stress vs Stressors 16:20: It’s not just about the disease; it’s about the illness experience 18:09: Cultural implications in chronic illness treatment 29:43: Importance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) research to advance chronic disease treatment 34:10: BONUS: STOP (stop, take a deep breath, observe, proceed) technique Be sure to listen to our breathing break exercise “Understanding Meditation vs Deep Breathing” that accompanies this episode. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technically 200: Process Design and Implementation: The Life of a Systems Analyst In this episode we're talking with Ariela Vargas, Systems Analyst at NI, about her interesting introduction to tech, process design and implementation, and about the many "hats" she wears in her role. Tune in to hear Ariela's story, her favorite parts of being a Systems Analyst, and her tips for how to gain confidence when entering into STEM! #Design #SystemsAnalyst #WomeninSTEM

In this week's show, Phil talks to Kevin Harris, who has been in the IT field for over 20 years, holding positions that range from Systems Analyst to Chief Information Officer. He is now a higher education administration official, continuing to make system improvements to support student success and learning. As a faculty member he has delivered instruction in several disciplines including business, cybersecurity, computer science, and computer networking, with particular interest in information security and computer forensics. Kevin joins Phil to talk about how exposure to new opportunities can help to shape our attitudes. He also discusses the value to be found in sharing our own career stories, and how this can inspire others.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   TOP CAREER TIP Make sure you're always stepping out of your comfort zone. By pushing yourself into spaces outside of your comfort zone, you develop new sensibilities and attitudes.   WORST CAREER MOMENT During a junior role, Kevin and his team assumed that all the work they had done was enough, but upon the rollout of the project, it transpired that things were not as prepared as they may have liked. This taught Kevin the value of understanding each organisation's political structure.   CAREER HIGHLIGHT Kevin was given the chance to return to his college and work on prestigious projects. Working on the other side of learning was quite a thrill.   THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T IT has become a more inclusive place to work, and a sector that allows for many more opportunities for growth, as well as more diversity in terms of raising up minorities.   THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – The challenge of finding solutions to problems. What's the best career advice you received? – As long as you understand the consequences, you can do anything you want to do. What's the worst career advice you received? – Don't seek roles above you and stay where you are until something comes up. What would you do if you started your career now? – Kevin would be more intentional about finding an internship. What are your current career objectives? Focusing on more ways to introduce tech to more diverse communities. What's your number one non-technical skill? – Being able to take something highly technical and communicating it to a wider audience. How do you keep your own career energized? – Kevin is always asking questions, as well as reading and listening. What do you do away from technology? – Kevin regularly “unplugs” by going fishing and getting back to nature.   FINAL CAREER TIP Share your story. No matter where you're at in your career, sharing your story so far can act as a beacon to others who may be at the beginning of their own journey.   BEST MOMENTS (5:51) – Kevin - “Exposure changes attitudes” (12:20) – Kevin - “There's a lot of underrepresented populations in the tech field that we need to focus on, but I think the momentum is there” (13:55) – Kevin – “You can do anything you want to do but you must understand the consequences to it” (17:13) – Kevin – “Anyone who's interested in tech can find their place and a really rewarding career”   ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.  Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.  And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.   CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PhilBurgess LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast's website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer   ABOUT THE GUEST – KEVIN HARRIS Kevin Harris has been in the IT field for over 20 years, holding positions that range from Systems Analyst to Chief Information Officer. He is now a higher education administration official, continuing to make system improvements to support student success and learning. As a faculty member he has delivered instruction in several disciplines including business, cybersecurity, computer science, and computer networking, with particular interest in information security and computer forensics.   CONTACT THE GUEST – KEVIN HARRIS Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinharristech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harris-kevin/

Stephanie has been with ICF since 2011. She was Regional Manager and Interim Director for Latin America and was able to grow the region's awareness of Professional Coaching and added 5 new chapters to the 10 that existed at the time. In her role of Awards' Director, she intends to highlight the golden standard in the Coaching spectrum that ICF represents. Stephanie enjoys working in partnership with the ICF team and volunteer leaders in the system collaborating to achieve ICF's vision in the world: that Coaching is an integral part of a thriving society and every ICF Member represents the highest quality of professional coaching. She is a strong promoter of the positive effects of coaching in all environments to achieve a better world! Stephanie is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and can also speak French. She is a Systems Analyst and studied for a master's degree in Literature. https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-norris-769a236/

Sign Up for Salesforce Business Analyst Training: http://sfbatraining.com/ Companies That Sponsor H1B Visa Holders Number 1 Infosys Infosys is the number one ranked company among all visa sponsors. Between 2016 and 2018 they filed 57,685 labor condition applications for H1B visas, and 1893 labor certifications. The top jobs they have sponsored under H1B visas are Technology Lead, Technology Analyst, Consultant, Technology Lead Practitioner, and Systems Engineer. Number 2 Consultancy Services Next on the list with 41,274 labor condition applications for H1B visas (between 2016 and 2018) is Tata Consultancy Services Limited. They have approved thousands of H1B visas for various jobs including Developer, Developer User Interface, Architect, Analyst, and Engineer. Number 3 Capgemini Capgemini U.S. LLC specializes in fields such as Management, Scientific, Technical Consulting Services, and Computer Systems Design. They are ranked 3 among visa sponsors. The top jobs they have sponsored visas for include Software Engineer, Programmer/Developer 2, Test Consultant, and Programmer/Developer. Number 4 Tech Mahindra (Americas) Ranked 7 among visa sponsors last year, Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. is another company that sponsors visas for Computer Systems Design and Related Services. The top jobs they have sponsored H1B visas for were Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Software Test Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, and Solutions Architect. Number 5 Hexaware Technologies, Inc. has filed 4046 labor condition applications for H1B visa and 404 labor certifications for green card from fiscal year 2017 to 2019. Hexaware Technologies was ranked 28 among all visa sponsors. Please note that 44 LCA for H1B Visa and 8 LC for green card have been denied or withdrawn during the same period. Number 6 Wipro Wipro Limited filed 22,725 labor condition applications between 2016 and 2018, 389 of which were either denied or withdrawn. They rank 8 among other sponsors, and specialize in IT fields involving Lead Engineers, Programmer Analysts, Consultants, Project Managers, and Architects. Number 7 Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited has filed 8663 labor condition applications for H1B visa and 790 labor certifications for green card from fiscal year 2017 to 2019. Larsen & Toubro Infotech was ranked 16 among all visa sponsors. Please note that 221 LCA for H1B Visa and 22 LC for green card have been denied or withdrawn during the same period. Number 8 L&T Technology Services Limited has filed 5326 labor condition applications for H1B visa and 200 labor certifications for green card from fiscal year 2017 to 2019. L&T Technology Services was ranked 23 among all visa sponsors. Please note that 412 LCA for H1B Visa and 13 LC for green card have been denied or withdrawn during the same period. Number 9 Ntt Data, Inc. has filed 2466 labor condition applications for H1B visa and 382 labor certifications for green card from fiscal year 2017 to 2019. Ntt Data was ranked 55 among all visa sponsors. Please note that 63 LCA for H1B Visa and 19 LC for green card have been denied or withdrawn during the same period. Number 10 Igate Technologies Inc. has filed 0 labor condition applications for H1B visa and 2 labor certifications for green card from fiscal year 2017 to 2019. Igate Technologies was ranked 56066 among all visa sponsors. Please note that 0 LCA for H1B Visa and 0 LC for green card have been denied or withdrawn during the same period.

We sat down with a great friend of ours , John White.  We talk about being black in I.T., negotiating salaries, relationships,  knowing your worth, relocation, chasing your dreams, and more.Originally from the south side of Chicago, John White attended Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. He graduated in December of 2011 with a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Information Systems. And in December of 2020 he received a Master of Science degree from Davenport University in Technology Management. For the last 10years he has worked in the IT Department at Steelcase, Inc. the global leader in office furniture manufacturing and design.With a current title of Sr. Applications Engineer, John typically wears some combination of the following hats:Applications Developer, Systems Analyst, and/or Project Manager within the manufacturing execution and distribution space. From 2014 to 2019, John was also responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and coordinating summer activities for all of Steelcase's IT interns for the Grand Rapids campus. In October of 2020, John started a 90-day assignment for Steelcase in Rancho Cucamonga, CA as an experiment on placing an IT Applications Engineer within a remote Regional Distribution Center (RDC). In this role he is supporting the Steelcase RDC as well as AMQ, a recent Steelcase acquisition co-located in the same building from an IT perspective. At the conclusion of this temporary assignment John and his family chose to relocate to California permanently for this role and he is now enjoying life in sunny SOCAL. As recent events have put DEI in the forefront, John has also been tapped by Steelcase leadership to serve on the Steelcase DEI executive team whose responsibility is to advise and develop a global DEI Strategy for the Fortune 1000 company.Outside of work he spends quite a bit of time with his wife of 9 years, Josephine. Being an Active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He enjoys watching Anime, playing video games (PS5, XBOX Series X, Switch, PC), traveling and drinking with friends.

This month we had the special treat of speaking with local activist, Ruth Ann Angus, of Morro Bay, CA. Ruth Ann wears so many different hats within her work as a social justice activist, it was hard to know where to start with our interview. We decided to build our interview as Ruth Ann has built her own agenda for justice—with faith as her cornerstone, nonviolence as her inspiration and tenacity as her constant companion. RELEVANT LINKS The Nonviolent Cities Project - www.paceebene.org This site has blogs, podcasts, videos and training programs for individuals and groups desiring to embrace nonviolent living and/or organize social justice actions. Central Coast of California Nonviolent Cities and other nonviolent development information  - www.yeswecanpeacebuilders.org This site has blogs, videos, newsletters (SATYA) and training programs on how to develop and run a Nonviolent Cities Project, training and curriculum from the Human Rights Organization (www.humanrights.org and www.youthforhumanrights.org.), Talk Around the Table Discussion Groups, and six and 12 week nonviolent training workshops. Spiritual nonviolence training and information - www.beatitudescenter.org This site is headed by international peace activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee John Dear and offers online Zoom workshops and lectures on living a Christian Nonviolent life. Many prominent peace activists are guests on these programs. Beatitudes Center also offers four-day in-person Retreats/Workshops in April, May, September, and October at the Inn at Morro Bay.  The Morro Bay National Estuary Program -  www.mbnep.org Scroll to the bottom of the page at this site and click on Videos and view the award-winning short documentary film Of Marshes and Morros to learn about the grassroots movement that brought Morro Bay into the National Estuary Program of the Environmental Protection Agency.  Learn more about Ruth Ann Angus and her writing and photography - www.ruthannangus.com UN International Day of Peace Estero Bay Alliance for Care MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST Ruth Ann is the Director of the peace and nonviolence organization, Yes We Can Peacebuilders, in Morro Bay, CA and Administrative Consultant to Fr. John Dear, Executive Director of The Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus.  Ruth Ann has lived in Morro Bay for 35 years and coordinates the Pace e Bene Nonviolent Cities Project there with city officials, police, civic organizations, humanitarian organizations, and members of the community.  She is a longtime journalist, freelance writer and photographer who is published in many national, regional, and local newspapers, magazines, and online publications.  Ruth Ann is a 26-year board member of the Morro Bay National Estuary Program and sits on the special Education and Public Outreach Committee with that organization. She is a past board member of the local Audubon Society, and both a past board member and current consultant to People of Faith for Justice of San Luis Obispo, California.  Ruth Ann has a degree in marketing/merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and a business certificate from Pepperdine University. Ruth Ann became active in the California Democratic Party during the 1970's and belonged to a grassroots political organization that worked to get progressive democrats elected. She wrote columns for local Democrat publications. She served in the 1976 presidential campaign for Governor Jerry Brown of California and was awarded an appointment as Special Assistant to the Governor on his 1978 state gubernatorial staff. She has worked in the Fashion industry in Los Angeles doing public relations writing and photography, and was a publicity writer and photographer during the 1960s-70s in the folk music industry in New York City. Ruth Ann spent 13 years at Union Bank of California in management and retired early as a Systems Analyst.  Ruth Ann was an activist during the 1960s and 70s participating in anti-war and civil rights protest marches and demonstrations in the northeastern and southern states. SUPPORT PFJ We greatly appreciate your financial support so that we can continue to educate, advocate and pray for the things that matter to our organization. Please consider donating through PayPal. People of Faith for Justice is a 501 (c )(3)  non-profit  organization. CREDITS The People of Faith for Justice Podcast is produced and edited by Jeff Manildi Music for the People of Faith for Justice Podcast is provided by Andrew Gorman

***Join THC+ for full uninterrupted 2 hour episodes, a dedicated Plus RRS feed, lifetime forum access, merch discounts, & other bonuses like free downloads of THC music: thehighersidechats.com/plus-membershipSee detailed sign up options down below. About Today's Guest: Dan Winter's background spans a broad spectrum of disciplines, but he is probably best known for advancing the science of fractality. He graduated with honors at the University of Detroit, then he pursued graduate studies in psychophysiology, and the origins of languages. He has worked as a Systems Analyst with IBM, an industrial metallurgist and a crystallographer. Dan also studied at the Gurdjieff School of sacred gymnastics, in Florence with Buckminster Fuller, and at Findhorn. Dan draws on many sources, including science, mythology, popular culture, and even channeled information, looking for ideas about the deep connectedness of all things and how the profound nature of our oneness can be approached from architecture or art, math or biology, electronics/computers or myth. You can find most of his diverse work spiraling out of his main hub at FractalField.com Other Guest Links: goldenmean.info Theraphi.net FractalU.com THC Links: Website: TheHighersideChats.com Merch Store: thehighersideclothing.com/shop THC Plus Sign-Up Options: Subscribe via our website for a full-featured experience: thehighersidechats.com/plus-membership Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, & payment through Paypal:: patreon.com/thehighersidechats?fan_landing=true To get a year of THC+ by cash, check, or money order please mail the payment in the amount of $96 to: Greg Carlwood PO Box: 153291 San Diego, CA 92195 Cryptocurrency If you'd like to pay the $96 for a year of THC+ via popular Cryptocurrencies, transfer funds and then send an email to support@thehighersidechats.comwith transaction info and your desired username/password. Please give up to 48 hours to complete. Bitcoin: 1AdauF2Mb7rzkkoXUExq142xfwKC6pS7N1 Ethereum: 0xd6E9232b3FceBe165F39ACfA4843F49e7D3c31d5 Litecoin: LQy7GvD5Euc1efnsfQaAX2RJHgBeoDZJ95 Ripple: rnWLvhCmBWpeFv9HMbZEjsRqpasN8928w3 Leave a voicemail for the Joint Session Bonus Shows: thehighersidechats.com/voicemail Leave us an iTunes review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-higherside-chats/id419458838 THC Communities: Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/RIzmxk8_m_qCW7JZ Subreddit: reddit.com/r/highersidechats Discord: discord.com/invite/rdGpKtW

Kyle Lockrow is pursuing his passion career as a race car driver all while working his 9 to 5 job and being a newlywed. His desire to race began years ago when some family friends introduced him to the sport of auto racing. Traveling to various courses around the country has given him the opportunity to see multiple regions while racing and having to keep his scheduling and packing routines down to a minimum so he can get back to his day job and spend quality time with his wife. Southern Maryland may not have been a hot bed for racing activity for the young Lockrow. Kyle didn't let that dampen his desire to race and to date, in the past 13 years he has competed in ASA, INEX Legends, NASCAR Late Models, ChampCar Endurance Racing and tested ARCA Cars throughout the course of his career. With the support of family, friends and sponsors, Lockrow is working towards great things in his future. It's great listening to someone pursue their goals and is willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve something greater than most think is possible. Many kids, myself included, dream about being race car driver ……. Kyle is one of the few that is following up on that dream. Make sure to check out his website and support him however you can.About Kyle LockrowKyle graduated from Towson University in December 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies. He is currently employed with Coherent Technical Services, Inc. as a Systems Analyst in the Information Technology field. He is a driving Instructor for Xtreme Xperience & NASCAR Racing Experience on the weekends, as well as a Semi-Pro race car driver attempting to compete in NASCAR, ARCA, and IMSA.SUBSCRIBEYou can subscribe to The Travel Wins Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Podnews, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Amazon.The Travel Wins intro song by Allison Johnson and Steve StevensWebsite Design by Stack Host#kylelockrow #driver #racecar

Kyle Lockrow is pursuing his passion career as a race car driver all while working his 9 to 5 job and being a newlywed. His desire to race began years ago when some family friends introduced him to the sport of auto racing. Traveling to various courses around the country has given him the opportunity to see multiple regions while racing and having to keep his scheduling and packing routines down to a minimum so he can get back to his day job and spend quality time with his wife. Southern Maryland may not have been a hot bed for racing activity for the young Lockrow. Kyle didn't let that dampen his desire to race and to date, in the past 13 years he has competed in ASA, INEX Legends, NASCAR Late Models, ChampCar Endurance Racing and tested ARCA Cars throughout the course of his career. With the support of family, friends and sponsors, Lockrow is working towards great things in his future. It's great listening to someone pursue their goals and is willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve something greater than most think is possible. Many kids, myself included, dream about being race car driver ……. Kyle is one of the few that is following up on that dream. Make sure to check out his website and support him however you can.About Kyle LockrowKyle graduated from Towson University in December 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies. He is currently employed with Coherent Technical Services, Inc. as a Systems Analyst in the Information Technology field. He is a driving Instructor for Xtreme Xperience & NASCAR Racing Experience on the weekends, as well as a Semi-Pro race car driver attempting to compete in NASCAR, ARCA, and IMSA.SUBSCRIBEYou can subscribe to The Travel Wins Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Podnews, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Amazon.The Travel Wins intro song by Allison Johnson and Steve StevensWebsite Design by Stack Host#kylelockrow #driver #racecar

In this podcast, Getrude shares her transformational journey that has taken  her and her family from their home country of Zimbabwe in Africa across the world throughout Asia, Europe, United States and New Zealand. Her parents instilled her with important life skills which included having a long-term vision and using her creative skills to solve everyday problems creating business opportunities that make a difference in peoples lives. Her first job was as a systems analyst saw her gain invaluable technology and business skills, which has helped propel her as what can only be defined as a ‘serial entrepreneur'. Getrude is a woman of purpose and she is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and finding their individual life purpose. She is the Global Curator & Founder of HerStory Circle, a movement designed to share women's stories across the globe and empower change in the community. Getrude is well known for several accomplishments as an African textile artist, fashion designer, inspirational speaker having spoken 3 times on the TED stage and has been described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets. She is a Celebrated Author and Coach, having written several books. She is also a Philanthropy Consultant, Aids advocate, Rooney International Scholar, New Zealand Rotary Member and founding director/CEO of New Zealand Medical Recruiters. She is also recognised as an Independent Film Maker, Lecturer at the University of New Mexico & CEO of The Africa Thrive Foundation. There are so many gems and important life-lessons to pick up from our chat with Getrude, we know you will find this episode nothing short of inspirational. Visit www.herstorycircle.com to connect with Getrude, find out more about her work and how you can get involved.

Dr. Joe emphasizes the extreme importance of actionable data

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Systems Analyst for the Department of Agronomy for Iowa State University. He is also Program Assistant at Iowa State University and Higher Education Consultant. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Meteorology from Iowa State University in 2001.  Daryl Herzmann, welcome to WeatherBrains!

What do you do when God's plans are not yours??  Will saying "no thank you" work to stop His plans for you and your life?  What if you REALLY REALLY are not comfortable with His plans and He's pushing you into an uncomfortable direction?  Enter Yohonna Smith's story!  Hear how God turned her life into what HE wanted to create.Additional Information:Connect with Yohonna:Website: https://girlstalkinglife.com/Podcast: https://girlstalkinglife.com/podcast/Conversation cards: https://girlstalkinglife.com/product/conversation-cards-mama-themed/The gathering project: https://girlstalkinglife.com/thegatheringproject/

In Episode 139, I converse with Jacob Fortuna, a chess streamer. He is also a systems analyst at Auto-Owners Insurance, where he creates desktop applications with SQL server back ends using WPF and Visual Studio to automate actuarial solutions. We chat about the applications of chess in software engineering, the value of Twitch, the global chess community, Chess PR and more. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Nicky Drayden, author of ESCAPING EXODUS, and its new sequel, SYMBIOSIS. This sci-fi duology explores a human civilization built entirely inside colossal, space-faring beasts. The impetuous young Seska Kayleigh is a child of privilege and heir to the matriarchal throne of her people. As their recently relocated colony carves out a new city from the guts of their living host, Seska teeters between duty and scandal, engaging in romance with a girl from a lower caste. Sturdy beastworker Adalla would spend her days laboring in the very heart of the beast, a dangerous and important job. But she’s also Seska’s best friend. The young women’s burgeoning romance threatens both their social standings and their lives in the strict and cruel hierarchy of their society. When their ill-advised adventures uncover alarming secrets about the nature of their home, Seska and Adalla find themselves caught up in political machinations, family double-crosses, and lower caste uprisings. Can their love survive revolution and their own selfish choices? And how will their revelations reshape their world? ESCAPING EXODUS is wildly imaginative space opera  and is available now. The sequel, ESCAPING EXODUS: SYMBIOSIS, arrives on February 23rd from Harper Voyager: Amazon Bookshop Barnes & Noble Books-a-Million IndieBound » Some of these are affiliate links. Using them supports the channel, at no additional cost to you! Whenever possible, though, I encourage you to purchase from your local bookstores. ABOUT NICKY DRAYDEN Nicky Drayden is a Systems Analyst who dabbles in prose when she’s not buried in code. She resides in Austin, Texas where being weird is highly encouraged, if not required. Her award-winning novel THE PREY OF GODS is set in a futuristic South Africa brimming with demigods, robots, and hallucinogenic hijinks, and with her new novel ESCAPING EXODUS, she’ll be taking her weirdness off-world to a civilization living inside the gut of moon-sized space beast. FOLLOW NICKY DRAYDEN Website Twitter Instagram Amazon Profile Goodreads ABOUT ESCAPING EXODUS Earth is a distant memory. Habitable extrasolar planets are still out of reach. For generations, humanity has been clinging to survival by establishing colonies within enormous vacuum-breathing space beasts and mining their resources to the point of depletion. Rash, dreamy, and unconventional, Seske Kaleigh should be preparing for her future role as clan leader, but her people have just culled their latest beast, and she’s eager to find the cause of the violent tremors plaguing their new home. Defying social barriers, Seske teams up with her best friend, a beast worker, and ventures into restricted areas for answers to end the mounting fear and rumors. Instead, they discover grim truths about the price of life in the void. Then, Seske is unexpectedly thrust into the role of clan matriarch, responsible for thousands of lives in a harsh universe where a single mistake can be fatal. Her claim to the throne is challenged by a rival determined to overthrow her and take control—her intelligent, cunning, and confident sister. Seske may not be a born leader like her sister, yet her unorthodox outlook and incorruptible idealism may be what the clan needs to save themselves and their world. ABOUT ESCAPING EXODUS: SYMBIOSIS Nearly a thousand years removed from Earth, the remnants of humanity cling to existence inside giant, space faring creatures known as the Zenzee. Abused and exploited by humans for generations, these majestic animals nearly went extinct, but under the command of its newly minted ruler, Doka Kaleigh, life in the Parados I has flourished. Thanks to careful oversight and sacrifice by all of its crew, they are now on the brink of utopia, and yet Doka’s rivals feel threatened by that success. The Senate allowed Doka to lead their people believing he’d fail spectacularly—a disaster that would cement the legitimacy of their long-standing matriarchy. Despite vocal opposition and blatant attacks on his authority, Doka has continued to handle his position with grace and intelligence; he knows a single misstep means disaster. When a cataclysmic event on another Zenzee world forces Doka and his people to accept thousands of refugees, a culture clash erupts, revealing secrets from the past that could endanger their future. For Doka, the stakes are bigger and more personal than ever before—and could cost him his reign and his heart. He has fallen for the one woman he is forbidden to love: his wife, Seske. Doka and Seske must work closely together to sway the other Zenzee worlds to stop their cycles of destruction. But when they stumble upon a discovery that can transform their world, they know they must prepare to fight a battle where there can be no winners, only survivors.

On this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast. Our host CANA Advisors President Rob Cranston talks with the co-authors of the recent MORS Phalanx magazine article "The Consequences of Bias: We live in a world Designed for Men", Brittlea Brown, Sarah Stewart, and CANA's own Renee Carlucci. In this session, we talk about how to recognize the consequences of bias, and how to address, and assess those consequences and biases in analytics, operations, and our daily lives. It's a great talk that we hope will make you think about how you operate, assess, and analyze any unconscious biases you possibly may have in your everyday life. If you would like to connect with any of our guests to talk about bias or to follow their efforts on dealing with bias you can follow them on their perspective social media platforms; Brittlea Brown - Operations Research Analyst at Marine Corps Programs & Resources (LinkedIn profile link) Sarah Stewart - Operations Research and Systems Analyst at Center for Army Analysis (LinkedIn profile link) Rene Carlucci - Principal Operations Research Analyst at CANA Advisors (LinkedIn profile link) We hope you enjoyed this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast. To listen to more CANA Connection head on over to canaadvisors.com/podcast while there also consider signing up for our CANA Connection newsletter, or join in the conversation in our community forum. And as always remember; Analyze. Assess. and Execute.

KayCee has acted in Nollywood and Hollywood movies, traveled to exotic places and experienced career success yet he doesn't think he's too big to serve in church. BOOM!

Mayor Jack Crompton catches up with Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) Executive Director Heather Paul to discuss some COVID-19 impacts on SLCC staff and stepping into a new role at the beginning of a pandemic.Heather suggests that making internal changes and not shying away from difficult conversations about injustice and inequality is a step in the right direction to make our society a better place. She openly talks about her husband's battle with cancer, the friends she has lost to the disease, and the legacy of Darcy Burke. Heather is community-minded leader with a passion for creating transformative connections through listening and kindness. She was named the Whistler Citizen of the Year in 2017 and one of five Canadian women making a lasting imprint on mountain culture by Mountain Life Magazine in 2018. After a long career in technology, including 16 years as a Systems Analyst and Economic Development Analyst with the Resort Municipality of Whistler, she offers insight into her experience as a women in tech and her love of Whistler's arts community.

Interview with Ali Richards Until February I worked as a Systems Analyst contractor under the limited company but then turned freelance for a number of reasons, partly the new IR35 tax laws due to come into force in April and partly for a more flexible work/life balance. Summerley Digital builds websites, writes content, does SEO and social media for small to medium sized businesses. I have more than a dozen clients already and it's growing every month. I got into the website side of things about 3 years ago when I started blogging. As a blogger you learn about every aspect of building a website, online marketing, SEO, social media and last year a friend asked me to build his new business a website. I did that in my spare time, and then another followed quite quickly so I built it up to the stage where I could give up my day job in February 2020. It was perfect timing as I was able to carry on during as normal during lockdown!

Here in episode #76 Dr. Joe starts our show with a leadership quote that simultaneously defines and redefines what it means to be a leader; Dr Joe digs in and gives several great pointers around launching a career in professional speaking; He shares with us a dark moment story that teaches us not to bite off more than we can chew; Dr. Joe tells us why every aspiring leader needs to know, grow, and show; He shares an AHA moment connected with using data visualization to break down silos and streamline resources; He tells us why he's geeking out about healthcare data and analytics; He gives us his best career advice thats sure to connect with every type of healthcare leader; And inspires us as developing leaders to earn their trust, do what you must, and learn when to adjust; Connect with Dr. Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwperez/ Access Our Podcast LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12203005/ Visit Us Online: https://the-qcc.com/

Marisa Debboli-Cop started out her life wanting to be a "baby doctor" aka pediatrician or someone who worked in the medical field. She was always interested in science, medicine, and healthcare. She started her college career focusing on Exercise Science, but ended up getting her her BA in History from the University of New Hampshire after changing her path along the way! After getting her degree from UNH, Marisa thought PA school was next in her journey. She took classes at a local community college to set-up her application for that process. When she didn't get into the schools she applied to, Marisa ended up on a different path than what she started out on. In her current role, Marisa now works for Yale University focusing on clinical trials and working through pharma proposals for the implementation of new clinical trials for various disease types! Marisa is a perfect example of someone who took a detour from the "standard" route, but has ended up in a position and field that she feels is perfect for. Hear her tell her unabashed version of her story now!

Faithpreneur Diaries: This week we are talking about balancing your business and your relationship God with tech expert Elesha Jacobs.   Elesha is an entrepreneur, ICT Specialist, and Systems Analyst who specializes in helping emerging and existing women entrepreneurs streamline their online business with systems and automation with less hassle. Elesha launched Innovategy Solutions in 2019 with the mission to help women empower their creativity through technology. Innovategy Solutions is an Information Technology company that has expertise in business systems, IT solutions, and IT Project Management.  ANNOUNCEMENTS  Sign up for the Created For More Course: https://www.shauntesaphire.com/course   You can now send questions for the “Ask Shaunté” segment on the podcast. Once I get enough questions, I will start the segment. Please email your questions to info@prayplanslay.com or send me an DM on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA INFO  Shaunté Pray Plan Slay - @prayplanslaypodcast  Shaunté Saphire - @shauntesaphire Website: https://www.shauntesaphire.com/course    Elesha - @thebiztechexpert www.innovategysolutions.com 

Maria Spyropoulou is a Speech Systems Analyst at Eckoh and has studied language and linguistics for a long time. She suggests that an IVR system is just like any other speech-enabled application and that they have a great advantage over Alexa Skills/ Google Actions. She shares with us the lessons she's learned the hard way from designing IVR systems and how it can help VUI. Join us for Voice Talks Presented by Google Assistant! Register for this free event here. Will you be joining us for our virtual event, VOICE Global on June 9th? Learn more and sign up here. Want the chance to speak at VOICE 2020? Call for proposals is open until June 12, 2020. Get them in here!

Our guest this week is comedian and entrepreneur, Josh Sneed.  Josh worked as a Systems Analyst at Procter & Gamble before he quit his JOB (journey of the broke) and started living his dream.  Being a comedian is no joke, pun intended. He worked hard to hone his craft before he finally got the courage to get up on stage. He talks to us about the impact his dad had on his career and the toll his unfortunate death had on him in 2008. He also talks with us about how COVID-19 prevented him from performing at some of his dream venues. Josh is also the proud owner of Cincy Shirts. This trendy clothing company is based out of Cincinnati and brings a smile to every person who dons their brand. He encourages everyone to follow their dreams because tomorrow isn't given. COVID-19 RESOURCES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization  Underdog listeners get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp. Visit www.betterhelp.com/underdog to start getting help today!   Follow Josh on Social Media: Twitter: @JoshSneed Instagram: @joshsneed Website: https://www.joshsneed.com/     Follow The Underdog Podcast on Social Media: Twitter: @UnderdogPod Instagram: @underdog_pod Facebook: The Underdog Podcast

David Malloy, a Systems Analyst by profession is a guys guy who has been aware of his balanced sensitive nature from a young age. Accepting his ability to tap into the energy around himself, David decided to work as a coach with First Nations teaching Anger Management. He is co-founder of Fresh Beginnings Personal Development Company and Change Making Communications. As speaker, teacher, trainer he is ready to share his in-depth knowledge and experience in balancing the Masculine and Feminine within.

Joel Drake, a technology specialist, joins the show for the most actionable episode yet. We are discussing the top four must-dos for advisers and their clients to stay secure in today's digital world. Download the one-page checklist and follow along at InnovatingAdvice.com. We also discuss leveraging the tools you already have for increased efficiency. You'll Learn The importance of cybersecurity and the #1 thing advisers can do to increase their level of security. Where to start with cybersecurity and why you should bring your clients along on the journey. How facial/emotion recognition software impacts risk tolerance outcomes. What one of the most underutilized tools that advisers already have is. What to watch out for in technology and solutions marketed to financial advisers. Guest Bio Joel Drake is a Systems Analyst at TownSquare Capital. Joel's role is all about helping TownSquare Capital and its advisors leverage technology to enable them to spend more time focused on providing value to their clients. Resources One-page checklist with links: Cybersecurity: Top Four Must-Dos Joel's LinkedIn TownSquare Capital website NVISO: Facial Recognition Genivity FP Alpha PreciseFP Orion Advisor Tech LaserApp

Justin Bourne from Sportsnet joins The Athletic's Ian Tulloch to break down the tactical side of the game, Toronto's playoff chances, and the surprisingly deep Eastern Conference this season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how to start your own business and get paying customers in 60 mins a day for 30 days with Ramesh Dontha. A trained mechanical engineer, Ramesh started off as a Systems Analyst before starting the first of four businesses. Now a successful entrepreneur, he wrote a book on how to help others start their business as well.  In today's episode we breakdown: How much time you need to start a business How to stay focused when starting your entrepreneur journey How to get paying customers in less than 30 days. Want to start or grow your business? After interviewing over 100 successful entrepreneurs worth over $5 Billion, I compiled a FREE A-Z list called the Startup to Success Blueprint Get it here at https://www.unleashsuccess.com/startup Subscribe to the Podcast at http://www.unleashsuccess.com/podcasts http://bit.ly/UnleashSuccessYoutube Connect with Ramesh Dontha! https://rameshdontha.com Connect with Corey Corpodian! Email: Corey@unleashsuccess.com www.facebook.com/CoreyCorpodian/ www.instagram.com/coreycorpodian/ Checkout Corey's book ▶ http://www.masteremotionalfitness.com

Episode 1 covers Taylor Countee's STEM journey from his youth all the way up to his current roll as a Business Systems Analyst. Taylor has a background in Technology and shares an incredible story about how his love for technology came about. He even talks about winning 3 state titles in basketball as a high school student all while being focused on getting into an engineering university. This episode ends with a great conversation around the music Taylor loves listening to and tips of advice he lives by. You'll be glad you listened to this incredible first episode of The STEMusic Podcast. Instagram: @thestemusic Facebook: The STEMusic YouTube: The STEMusic Website: www.roymoye3music.com/stemusic

HOW IT ALL BEGAN…Out of college Josh went to work in his hometown of Cincinnati for Procter & Gamble as a Systems Analyst. After 3.5 years of doing a little bit of actual work and a lot of holding court at the water cooler, Josh decided to pursue his passion of standup comedy. His first time on stage was at his local club Go Bananas and he never looked back.https://www.joshsneed.com/bio

December 10th we FINALLY interview The Dysfunctional Parrot. His website has helped me get through many years of choosing fitness programs with his very thorough reviews. https://dysfunctionalparrot.com John Paul Parrot is a disgruntled Systems Analyst with 4 children and a wife who still finds time to workout AND review each workout in extreme detail. This man has saved me many hours and money on programs I would have bought if not for him! Buy his book on Amazon! We will also have our equipment review, a listener question, and the recipe of the week (presented by The Dysfunctional Parrot)!https://fittinthisfitnessin.comfittinthisfitnessin@gmail.comhttps://dysfunctionalparrot.comhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HFLPCJ6?ref_=k4w_oembed_EuWPjZPKlgfS6E&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpdhttps://whenlosingmeanswinning.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Fittinthisfitnessin)

He stood at the edge of the sand, a walking path where in his almost nude, most likely waxed, and very public form; he twisted his barbershop quartet mustache as a not so assuming tourist posed by his side... 

Check out this interview with Bobbi Antonucci, Systems Analyst of Horry County Schools, to see how they’re using technology, specifically drones, to help with natural disaster clean-up and more. She breaks down how to get affordable drones, how to use them and then process data from them. SHOW NOTES: DJI drones FAA website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Elle and Leah from Astley Media for Episode 3 in the 'Tribes of Exeter' podcast series.Discover what Project Tribe is all about with Systems Analyst, Joe Gill.Learn how the project will help boost Exeter's economy, connect the business community and showcase the fantastic businesses based here. Discover more about Project Tribe and how you can get involved by listening to the episode.

Join us for an in-depth discussion with technologist and industry thought leader Steve Blais PMP, PMI-PBA. Steve takes us on a very insightful journey of the business analysis profession – discussing where it all started, how the profession has evolved, what is happening today and what we can expect for our future. If you are a current business analyst – concerned about the changes occurring with agile, digital, and analytics, you’ll want to tune in! Your future is bright and Steve shares his optimism and predictions for the future of business analysis. About Steve….Steve is an author, consultant, teacher, and coach who has acquired over 50 years of experience in Information Technologies. He has fulfilled roles as a Programmer, Project Manager, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, General Manager and Quality Assurance Analyst a.k.a. tester and has held executive positions for several start-up companies.Steve continues to work in the profession today and is a regular contributor to BA Times and Modern Analyst. Steve has presented key note addresses for PMI in the Pacific Rim, South America, and the EU and for other conferences around the world.He is the author of Business Analysis: Best Practices for Success and one of the co-authors I had the pleasure of working with on Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide (PMI 2015) and A Guide to the Business Analyst Body of KnowledgeTM (BABOK® Guide), V3 (IIBA 2015).Steve is currently writing a new book about the future of business analysis publishing in 2020.

If you're like me, the term "wealth" makes you uncomfortable, but the term BUDGET scares you even more! Cara walks us through simple steps to take to start taking control of your finances to avoid issues down the road. Women should own their financial futures and Cara helps you take the steps to make that happen in this episode of Livlyhood! About Cara (https://livlyhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/FA-Picture.jpg) My husband and I were born and raised in Amarillo, TX and are proud to be raising our five children here. We have strong volunteer and civic ties to the community and are committed to the strength and success of the Panhandle. I have an information technology and finance background and worked for Southern Methodist University as a Systems Analyst and Financial Aid Advisor. In 2005, while working to help put my husband through law school, I earned a master's degree from SMU. Edward Jones and I specialize in high quality, tailored investments that serve the financial needs of individual investors of all ages and financial means. We have built our business by treating our clients as we would want to be treated, a simple idea that still makes sense in today’s complex marketplace. Cara Hendricks EdwardJones I Financial Advisor @edwardjones.com (cara.hendricks@edwardjones.com) 806-358-8346  

Getrude Matshe-Kanicki-  Getrude Matshe-Kanicki is an inspirational speaker who has been described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets. She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and find their individual life purpose. She is passionate about individuals’ success. This makes her an energetic, inspirational and enlightening speaker. Getrude has written several books and is now a book writing coach. Her speaking career started in Norway 1989 and for 12 years she has worked in the IT industry as a Systems Analyst, Systems Support Manager and Project Manager. Getrude immigrated to New Zealand in 2001 with nothing and founded three successful companies. She started Medical Recruiters of New Zealand Ltd GM Global Investments Ltd (Property) As an owner she formed Simzisani Ltd, a talent agency catering for the film and advertising industry and has been instrumental in supplying ethnic extras for prominent movies such as Peter Jackson’s “King Kong” and James Cameron’s Avatar She is the founder and CEO of the Africa Alive Education Foundation, an organization that supports HIV orphans in Zimbabwe She formed Walk on the Wild Side Tours – a symbiotic tourism company that takes tourist to Zimbabwe to work with HIV and Aids orphans. She became a Rooney International Scholar in 2012 and worked at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. She is the mother of three children and a well known African Storyteller, poet, artist and published author. She a script writer and an Independent Film Maker She writes for CNN iReport Getrude Blogs for the Huffington Post Actress in the movie “Cry Freedom” with Denzel Washington in 1987 15th March 2014 Getrude was a speaker at the UN Annual Summit on the Status of Women Website:  www.HerStoryCircle.com   Listen to another #12minconvo Listen to another #12minconvo

While every modern company has some amount of technology, many IT professionals find themselves in companies where the main product or service has seemingly little to do with technology. Often, these IT workers are relegated to the back offices of systems maintenance. Worse, the IT department may desire to be in the back office, hiding away from the the frustrations of “real business.” On this week’s episode of Digital Transformation Pioneers, we took a different approach. Instead of finding an a hip IT professional at a tech startup, we found Joe Lalor, an amazing techie at a hot tub company. He spelled out the 3 dilemmas every IT pro faces when they are working at a non-tech-driven company. Joe showed how to confront each of these pitfalls and ensure success. Joe’s the Director of IT for Watkins Wellness, the leading hot tub manufacturer in the world. Before his time at Watkins, Joe worked at Callaway Golf as the Senior Manager of IT. He’s also worked at SAIC for nearly 23 years as a Software Engineer and Systems Analyst.

In this episode of The Staffing Show, David Folwell, the President of Staffing Hub, interviews Melissa Howard, Data and Systems Analyst for IT Works Recruitment, about what recruiters get wrong when connecting with candidates, what new recruiting tools lead to success, and how IT recruiting is changing for the worst.

E3 Carrie Van Sickle from GE Digital and Kristen Call from PetSmart Kristen Call, for the love of technology, has over 20 years' experience in the retail and payments technologies and has served in a variety of capacities. Achievement highlights include several patents and has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Nightline for […] The post E3 Carrie Van Sickle from GE Digital and Kristen Call from PetSmart appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

  Episode 38 is part of the Spring 2017 issue! Read ahead by picking up your copy here: http://www.glittership.com/buy/     She Shines Like a Moon by Pear Nuallak   It's cold in London but you glow with warmth. You travel limbless and limned from your core, throat crossed with black silk just as it was in your first days. Yes, you were naked then, washed clean in monsoons, dried by storm winds. When was the last time your sly hunt was wreathed in rice flowers? Do you recall how dtaan-tree fronds stroked your secret self as you rose, star-bound?   Hello! Welcome to GlitterShip episode 40 for May 23, 2017. This is your host, Keffy, and I'm super excited to be sharing these stories with you.   Today we have two reprints, "She Shines Like A Moon" by Pear Nuallak and "The Simplest Equation" by Nicky Drayden.   Pear Nuallak is a writer and illustrator whose work has appeared in Interfictions, Unlikely Academia, and The Future Fire. Born in London and raised by Bangkokian artists, they studied History of Art jointly at SOAS and UCL, specializing in Thai art. Thai and British recipes appear semi-regularly on their food blog, The Furious Pear Pie, and they have an upcoming illustration this summer in Lackington's magazine. Nicky Drayden is a Systems Analyst who dabbles in prose when she's not buried in code. She resides in Austin, Texas where being weird is highly encouraged, if not required. Her debut novel The Prey of Gods is forthcoming from Harper Voyager this summer, set in a futuristic South Africa brimming with demigods, robots, and hallucinogenic hijinks. She Shines Like a Moon by Pear Nuallak   It's cold in London but you glow with warmth. You travel limbless and limned from your core, throat crossed with black silk just as it was in your first days. Yes, you were naked then, washed clean in monsoons, dried by storm winds. When was the last time your sly hunt was wreathed in rice flowers? Do you recall how dtaan-tree fronds stroked your secret self as you rose, star-bound? Now your London home shivers you into clothes. A length of black at your neck doesn't suffice; you add to old habits—night journeys sensibly hatted, the frank, coiled shapes below your neck wrapped in silk layered with batting and wool, each piece hand-made by the wearer herself. No other clothier would believe your particular sensitivities; only krasue know krasue. (You make a fine new flying outfit each season. You like having things, you're the lord and lady of things.) London's cross-hatched with forgotten waterways, the Krungthep of the Occident, murky and decadent. The Heath hides the Fleet in its hills, earth over arteries water-fat; it surfaces as a rivulet, gleams and whispers and winks knuckle high in leaf-lined silt before it talks away, louder and deeper into the festering heart of the city, but you drink it here, the source. The tumulus field brings food best savoured like an egg with bael-sap yolk—slowly, thoughtfully, the red of it so rich on your tongue after eating bland pale without. In the viaduct pond you dump his fixie and clean your face. After the meal you play with foxes. Your city friends have great thumping tails, on hind legs they yelp delightedly. (When you first heard sharp cries in the hills you thought it was another krasue. Foxes came instead, sniffed you wonderingly, ears flicking. You didn't find each other appetising in the least. Their company is brief, precious: city foxes live a year each.) You peer into the Hollow Oak. When you were new here you asked your first fox friend, lovely old Chalk Scrag, if this was their den. No, friend, no—my burrow smells like forest all dark and close, she says. This smells like witch. One day I will show you the best smells of my home, yes, yes, but not that witch tree, no; that is hers to show. You wonder if she's shy. You think about whether she's a person who also knows what it's like to be apart from others. Under the bark and earth there's always the smell of black tea and sugared fruit, sometimes cake, sometimes curry. That one's never come out, says Liquorice Grin, who counts Chalk Scrag as eightieth great-grandparent. She is busy. Leaves us gifts, but never comes out to play with us like you do, friend. Four score years you've hunted here and no corner of Heath is unexplored but this. (You're shy, too.) Before setting off home, you linger by the Oak as you always do. She is shy, she is busy, but you can ask. So for a change, tonight you say, “Your home smells wonderful,” into the hollow. Your eerie heart beats strong as you fly home. Strong teeth and supple tongue open the night-hatch to your flat. You shed your flying clothes and look at yourself on the bed; in your own light you consider the soft limbs, the clean red hollow between your shoulders. What are you truly hungry for? You enfold your secret self with a body that accepts you neatly and completely. The black silk remains at your throat. It is good to lay your head on the pillow. In the morning your longer self stretches her limbs, washes, thinks about being 'she' as she pulls on a turquoise jumper, so good on skin the colour of tamarind flesh, a long skirt in pig's blood, Malvolio tights, black boots laced up. Before a mirror she wanders her hands over the pleasing stubble on the back and sides of her head, dressing the length on top into a sleek pompadour. (Your grandmothers' hairstyle is now subculture fashionable but you wear it anyway, you're the age of two grandmothers together and want to remember what you had.) The morning walk to the cafe brings smells from the flats: running water and clean skin, burnt toast, bacon fat sizzling, hot dusty radiators. There's strange comfort in witnessing others' routines. Coffee is taken quickly before the man with a rough-haired jack comes for his—tame dogs never like you, the cafe's too small for a scene. For two decades you've been teaching. You like interaction structured around things you know and love, boundaries defined. Every 5 years you make yourself move; you enjoy this while you can. Knitting today. To make the cowl you've planned, students discard needles and knit like this: thick yarn knotted onto wrists, loops drawn over fists, wool on skin, weaving on flesh. Your students' concentration is your delight; it staves the hunger somewhat. Once you tended silkworms and cotton bolls, had a great loom under the belly of your stilt house; your family once wore the fabric you grew, span, wove. Now it's only you, the narrowness of your single self. (But the cowls will warm your students, so this will do.) That evening returns you to your alma mater. Female Abjection and the Monstrous Feminine in Thai Cinema, the email said. Open to all. It's sure to be diverting. You've not yet been to the Bloomsbury buildings—when you studied languages, it was the School of Oriental Studies at 2 Finsbury Circus and you were a man hatted and trousered, as it sometimes suits your fancy. The institution's re-invented itself: cosmopolitan, international, politically active, inclusive.  (Coy about its hand in training Empire: to control a people you know their tongues, their hearts.) You sit and are lectured on a self Othered through others' eyes.  Except for one Thai man, the lecturer cites theorists and academics like her, white and Western. She says, “There are no feminists in Thailand—Thai women don't really identify as feminists; it's just not done. People talk about South-East Asian women having power and ownership, but…” she shrugs. (It's never occurred to the lecturer to ask what a Thai woman thinks of herself, let alone a krasue's view of her own condition.) You think of spitting in her tea. Wouldn't make much difference to the taste; your lips are primed. But her words will survive a thousand years: she's adding to the sum of human knowledge. She doesn't need your curse—no, it wouldn't make much difference at all. There is loyalty, still, though you've been here so long and it's your countrywomen who fear you most, who have always kept their distance from you, who would reject and destroy and silence you instantly if they knew your tastes. But you were made by them. You are their monster. It's hard to believe others would believe you. The hunger you've mastered, mostly, but grieving anger and loneliness thunders through your whole interior. You suck your teeth and go home, fill yourself with sweet warm rice. A collection on your kitchen shelves: rice scraped white, rice left red or brown or black, rice so delicious wives forget husbands. (Is it good or bad you've only found husband-forgetting rice? Perhaps men are more easily forgotten by wives. You've no inclination for husbands: the sum of your knowledge on this subject is that they're common.) Once your fork and spoon are closed, an invitation appears, curling hand tracing bright in the air: You are invited to A Midnight Cake Tasting for the delight of the Witch Ambrosia at the Hollow Oak, Hampstead Heath You hesitate, chewing your lip. Perhaps she's only inviting you out of kindness, politeness, obligation. Perhaps she won't be there. Perhaps this is a trick. But she's asked, and you accept. You go as yourself, your honest, smallest self. When the clock strikes the hour you hover, unsure. “Come in, love, I've been waiting so long,” says Ambrosia. The witch leads you in, steps winding like shell chambers into the earth. Her home smells like a home should, is full of things neatly kept, herbs bunched, cables sorted. In the lamp light you see her fine umber self dressed in a gown of fresh plum, face framed with raincloud hair in a thousand braids. You know at once she is splendid. “Oh, is that for me?” she says as you give her a rich saffron scarf. Thanks is a gentle touch to your cheek. The table is spread. Together you enjoy black rum cake and rose-bright sorrel, dark fruits wondrously spiced. You begin with, “I thought I'd say hello.” “So did I,” says Ambrosia, “it was about time.” “Will you come with me tonight?” (why are you so awkward, what could she possibly—) “I was thinking you'd never ask,” she smiles. Up above, Liquorice Grin says, Ah, you've brought a new lovely friend. You dance together, fox fur coppered in ghost light. Ambrosia shines like a moon. Your heart shouts. You are full up of her. The Simplest Equation by Nicky Drayden   I'm doodling in the margins of my Math 220 syllabus when she walks into the classroom like a shadow, like a nothing, like an oil slick with pigtails. She scans the empty seats in the most calculating manner and I shudder when she spots the one next to me. Her knees bend all the wrong ways in her jeans as she walks up my aisle, and her head is a near perfect ellipsoid that could've fallen out of any geometry primer. She sets her backpack on the floor between us, then maneuvers into the chair with the grace of a lame giraffe. "I hope I'm in the right place," she says as she finally settles—her English impeccable, though she exhales the words more than speaks them, typical of her kind. "Partial Differential Equations?" I nod, trying not to notice all those rows of tiny pointed white teeth crammed into her mouth, but then she smiles and it becomes impossible not to. I swallow hard, somehow managing to extend my hand. "I'm Mariah," I say, my eyes tracing along the brown of my skin until it intersects the blue-black of hers. "Kwalla," she says. "Two syllables. Not like the bear." I force a laugh. It comes out easier than expected. "Nice doodle," she says, looking at the squares and swirls and meandering lines. "Very symmetrical." "Mmm..." I purse my lips and cock my head, then with a single tap on the screen, I reset my syllabus to its virginal form. She's not the first Ahkellan I've met. There are a couple hundred here on campus. They come to Stanford when they can't get into Vrinchor Academy or Byshe, or any of the other prestigious schools in their system. Bring us your next best brightest, has become our new school motto. Yale, Harvard, and the other Ivy League schools split a couple dozen Ahkellans between them, but California's consistent temperatures are much more appealing to a race that goes into involuntary stasis when the weather dips below forty-three degrees. After brief introductions, Professor Gopal drones on about semilinear equations. I listen and take notes attentively, afraid to let anything slip past me. I used to love math. Now it's the bane of my existence, always more of the same lifeless problems. But I've got too many credits and too little money to think about changing majors now. So I buckle down and frequently pull all-nighters just to squeak by with Bs. I glance over at Kwalla who's busy solving problem sets on her notebook, two chapters ahead of the professor already. This class is probably a joke to her, just a way to rack up a few credits before applying for an interstellar transfer. But she seems pleasant enough, and none of the other Ahkellans I've met have ever shown anything that resembled a sense of humor, or an appreciation for art for that matter. "Hey," I whisper, keeping the resentment out of my voice. "You looking for a study partner?" Kwalla nods, then smiles at me again. I desperately resist the urge to protect my soft spots.   #   Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, we meet at Meyer Library, hustling through the stacks for table space among towers of old, dusty books. When my grades slip, we add another study session Saturday afternoons in her dorm room. It smells vaguely of sandalwood, and the paneled doors of her closet are neatly lined with posters of angst-ridden Ahkellans. Their slick, black faces are dour and their postures nonchalant—reminiscent of late twenty-first century brood bands, stuff my parents used to listen to. We sit cross-legged on her bed... well, I sit cross-legged, and she sits in some variation of the lotus position that teeters on an optical illusion with all those joints of hers. Our notebooks are spread out between us. Kwalla's explaining Fourier transforms to me for the third time, and we're both beyond frustrated. I try to listen, but my mind drifts, and before I know it I've created a doodle that spans half the page, covering the miniscule amount of calculations I'd started. Kwalla sees and makes a purring sound I've come to recognize as mild irritation. "Sorry," I grumble. I lean back against the wall and stare out the window at her prized lake view of Lagunita. Students horseplay on its shore, blue-gray water lapping at their ankles. They laugh, living life and enjoying the "college experience," while I'm cooped up in here, breathing stale circulated air and staring at integral curves until my eyes bleed. I heave a sigh. "Maybe I should drop the class. Drop out of college. Drop off the face of the Earth while I'm at it." Kwalla smirks. "You're depressed. Good." "Good?" I slam my notebook shut, turn away from her, and fume like a shuttle on its launch pad. Just when I was beginning to think she was a pretty decent person, or Ahkellan. Or whatever. "Yes, it means you're close to understanding the story of this equation. It's a classic tale of love and loss. It's meant to be depressing, yet beautiful at the same time." I roll my eyes as she resets to a clean page and starts the equation again. She works downward, shuffling constants and variables, swaying like a concert pianist. When she's done, a single tear trickles down her cheek. She glances up at me and notices that I'm crying, too. "You saw the story this time?" she asks with hopefulness in her voice. I slowly shake my head, more confused now than ever. "Not even close. I was just trying to figure out how to tell my parents that I've wasted their hard-earned money and the last two and a half years of my life. I hate math." Kwalla recoils as if my mathematical slur negates her very existence. "You shouldn't say things like that." "Give me a break," I say, rubbing my eyes. "I might not get your 'stories' but you don't get how incredibly hard this is for me. I wasn't born a genius like you, solving proofs while still in the womb." From the grit in my words, I expect Kwalla to ask me to leave, but instead she lays a spindly hand on my knee. "I've worked hard to get here, Mariah, but what you say is partially true. Math is our first language, and we crave it when we're born like you crave your mother's milk. It is our first friend. Our first love. Our first everything." Kwalla pauses, face riddled with uncertainty, then draws a black pouch from her backpack. She unties the drawstring and slips a large, tear-shaped crystal into the palm of her hand. Hundreds of facets speckle the ceiling with light, so beautiful. "I've never shared this with anyone," she says timidly. "It's amazing..." "I haven't even started yet," she says with a laugh, then leans close so I can get a better look. Foreign symbols are etched into each cut side of the crystal. "It's a yussalun, a calling piece. It's similar to your auditory instruments, except... well, it's probably easier just to show you." Kwalla holds the piece up in front of her like a trumpet, but several inches away from her mouth. Her thin fingers tap across the facets and the air above the piece crystallizes into an intricate fractal pattern, a living snowflake that blooms sideways and then stretches for the ceiling with all its might. Buds gracefully unfurl to the rhythm of an inaudible beat, stirring up a sense of wonder within me. Then the ice crystals slow, becoming thinner and more delicate until they peter out with a hopelessness that fills me with inexplicable grief. "That was the equation we've been working on," she says after we've both had a chance to catch our breath. "Now do you see?" I nod, feeling wounded and vulnerable. There's a terrible rawness inside my chest that I wouldn't wish on anyone, and yet I crave more. I need more. "Do another," I whisper. So she shares her favorite stories with me, and together we sit pensive for mysteries, hold our breath for thrillers, and giggle at the titillation of cheap romance—each fractal evoking an emotion, pure and intense and untamed. After the sun no longer shines through her window, each fractal leaves a slight chill in the air, so we slip halfway under the covers and Kwalla shares with me a fractal with a perfect heart at its base that dazes me with childlike joy—an equation simple enough to solve itself. Then we throw the covers over our heads and I can't tell where I end and she begins, so I giggle and Kwalla giggles, then she laughs, and I laugh.   #   Our professor posts the scores to our midterm exam outside the classroom door. With great trepidation, I type in the last four digits of my student ID and the page slowly scrolls down, pointlessly melodramatic. My finger shakes as I trace my way across the screen over failure and mediocrity and more failure until I reach the grade for last week's exam. My chest explodes with delight when I see the 98.5. I'm so giddy I can barely stay seated as I wait for Kwalla to arrive. Thanks to her, I've rediscovered my passion for math. I busy myself solving practice problems that tell tales of triumph in the face of adversity. I'll pick the best one and share it with Kwalla tonight. In these last couple weeks, she's taught me how to play her yussalun, turning water molecules in the air into icy fractals the size of a toy poodle, though mine pale in comparison to hers. The bluntness of my fingertips makes it difficult to tap the right facets, but what I lack in accuracy I make up for in perseverance. I've caused more than my fair share of fractals to wilt, however, when I get it right, math and story collide, forming something exponentially more magnificent than the sum of its parts. Her seat is still empty. I wait as long as I can stand it, then ditch class a few minutes into Professor Gopal's lecture. The phone rings and rings as I race to Kwalla's dorm. Through her door, I can hear her speaking in an Ahkellan dialect sounding something like a rooster trying to fog up a mirror. A deeper voice follows with the tin ring of an IVT, an instantaneous voice transmission, cheapest way to call intragalaxy. Against my better judgment, I knock softly. Kwalla answers with an uncontainable smile, and nods for me to have a seat at her desk. Her conversation stretches on for another ten minutes, and as she paces barefoot across the blue carpet, I admire all the ways her legs bend from beneath her skirt, and how the fluorescent light overhead glints on her skin—like iridescent rainbows set adrift across the night's sky. "I can't believe it!" she shrills after she finally disconnects. "It couldn't be more perfect! I've been accepted, Mariah. I'm going to Byshe!" "That's wonderful!" I say, and despite the rip in my heart, I really mean it. Getting into Byshe is worse odds than matching all the balls in the Bippho Trans-Galactic pick-twelve. Optimism has never been my strong suit, but maybe if I study hard and get my grades up, I could apply to Byshe next year. Kwalla could tutor me the rest of this semester and maybe even a few weeks into the summer. I nod to myself, impervious to the laws of probability and blissfully ignoring the fact that I can barely afford out-of-state tuition, much less out of solar system. "I've got some news, too," I say. Kwalla sits down next to me, and her eyes get wide and glassy. "You passed!" "Nu-uh. I nearly aced it!" "This calls for a celebration!" She pulls her yussalun out from its pouch and hands it to me. "Here, you play something nice while I pack." Her voice trails off at the end, a whirlwind of excitement deflated by a sudden prick from reality. "Pack?" "If I don't catch the next shuttle up ..." Kwalla says, voice pitched high and words running together as she tries to stitch together some sort of excuse for wanting to get the hell out of here. I don't blame her, not with the life she has waiting for her across the stars. Kwalla tilts her head forward, and after a weighty silence, she leans against my shoulder. "I'm leaving for Byshe in the morning."   #   I can't let her go without showing her how I feel, so after she's fallen asleep, I slip out of bed and onto a spot on the floor where moonlight from her window falls across my dimly backlit notebook. I work through the whole night, scribbling down the story of us, the fun we've had in our short time together, and all the could-have-beens for our future. It becomes unwieldy, our equation, and even with the tiniest font, it still won't fit on one screen. By the time I finish, my fingers are cramped, my brain is tight, and I can barely see straight. But the story is magnificent, engrossing, tragic. Careful not to wake her too soon, I cradle the yussalun in my hands and prepare to share. Our story takes nearly thirty minutes to play, and when I'm done, I sit back and let it expand into the room. Two concentric buds sleepily emerge and form a base, then sprout three arms each, spiny like a starfish. They curl and coil, each arm to the beat of its own drummer. I marvel at the beginnings of their different stories, and my heart flutters as I try to keep up with them simultaneously. At a meter high, I start to rouse Kwalla so she can see it as the first bits of sunlight shimmer across the fractal's crystalline surface, but just as I lay a soft hand on Kwalla's shoulder, the fractal begins to wilt. It steals my breath as I watch, my mind churning over the equation, wondering if I'd made a bad calculation or misplayed a note. But I couldn't have made a mistake, not on something this important. All at once, the arms spiral up with the grace and might of a dancer, recursive shapes predictable yet mesmerizing. My creation reaches for the ceiling, and I grin in anticipation of the final blossom, but the fractal is thickening like an insatiable sapling and not tapering into delicate buds. I exhale and my breath lingers in the air, coldness striking through my nightshirt as I realize this thing is far from stopping. "Kwalla!" I scream, lips cracked from the moisture being sucked from the air. She doesn't respond and I shake her. Kwalla stirs for a moment, as if trying to fight through impending stasis, but then she goes still. I take a swing at the fractal with her desk chair, smashing off one of the frosty tendrils, but it grows back with a vengeance until all is symmetrical again. Logic gives way to adrenaline and I scoop Kwalla's body up into my arms. "Fire!" I say, over and over through the hallways at the top of my lungs, figuring it will draw more attention than yelling "fractal!" Someone pulls the alarm, and we all scatter outside and across the street. I rub warmth back into Kwalla's limbs as onlookers wait for signs of smoke and flames. Of course they never come, and when rumors start circulating about a prank, I think that maybe I'd overreacted. An explosion of terra cotta tiles silences those thoughts as the fractal pierces the roof of Kwalla's dormitory. Exposed to the night air and the moisture from the nearby lake, the fractal accelerates, busting brick and shattering glass. It's odd, but no one panics or frets over lost possessions. We just watch, completely captivated. The fractal doesn't slow until it's demolished both wings of Lagunita Court and the adjacent parking lot, and even then, it's not quite finished. A single thin stalk stretches up for the stars, and it reaches, reaches, reaches—wispy recursions sprouting like a vine on its way to the stratosphere. With some effort, I pull my gaze away and watch the crowd. There's not a dry eye to be found, including Kwalla's, her body cradled comfortably against mine. "I had no idea," she exhales weakly, "...that you felt so deeply. It's the most incredible story I've ever seen." "I'll miss you," I say before she has a chance to make well-meaning promises we both know it'd be impossible to keep. I savor this moment, because in a few hours, she'll be on a plane to Houston, just one small step on her long journey home.   #   There's a flurry of media coverage and threats of my expulsion, but the Board of Trustees changes its tune when news of the fractal reaches Ahkel and impresses even their most renowned intellectuals. Suddenly I'm no longer a disgraceful delinquent, but one of Stanford's brightest scholars, and any blemishes on my academic record are written off as me being a genius misunderstood in my own time. I laugh at their antics. At least it distracts me long enough for the numbness inside me to fade. A week later, my phone hums in my pocket while I'm doodling in Professor Gopal's class. I fish it out so I can check the caller ID. My heart slips to my toes when I see it's an IVT number, and I scramble out of the classroom on rubbery legs. "Hello?" I say into my phone. "Hello?" I say again, harder this time, as if it'll get my words across subspace faster. There's only a slight time dilation, but the seconds drag on like days. I hang onto the sounds of rustling static, waiting for Kwalla's voice. Only it's not Kwalla. My disappointment is short lived, however, when the caller identifies herself as the dean of the Mathematics department at Vrinchor Academy. She says she's eager for the opportunity to take a closer look at how I derived my equations, and that if I'm interested, there's a spot for me in the upcoming school year, full scholarship. I don't bother holding back my elation, and even though a billion miles separate us, I'm sure the dean's ear will be ringing for days. I return to class and respectfully gather my belongings, though my classmates couldn't have missed my screams. I nod at Professor Gopal, and he smiles knowingly. I can't believe I'll be living a dream, studying under the best minds in the galaxy, devouring math in all its forms. And of course it doesn't hurt that I'll be a quick shuttle's ride from Kwalla, just two planets away. I race across campus, cutting through manicured lawns, dodging traffic, and pushing myself through the knot of tourists gathered in front of our fractal. I fall to my knees, chest heaving and smiling wider than any sane person ought to. My warmed skin braces me against the deep chill the fractal emits. Despite my best efforts not to look like a complete fool, I still draw stares and the attention of a camera lens or two. From the corner of my eye, I swear I see our fractal moving. Changing. Of course that's impossible after all this time—probably just an odd reflection of sunlight or the shadow of a passing cloud. Doesn't matter. I've got a date with destiny tonight: a passport to find, flights to book, a whole planet to say goodbye to and above all, I've got a new story that's itching to be told.   “She Shines Like a Moon” was originally published in Lackington's and is copyright Pear Nuallak, 2015. "The Simplest Equation" was originally published in Space and Time Magazine and is copyright Nicky Drayden 2014. This recording is a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license which means you can share it with anyone you’d like, but please don’t change or sell it. Our theme is “Aurora Borealis” by Bird Creek, available through the Google Audio Library. You can support GlitterShip by checking out our Patreon at patreon.com/keffy, subscribing to our feed, or by leaving reviews on iTunes. Thanks for listening, and I’ll be back soon with a poem by Joanne Rixon, and an original story by A.C. Buchanan.

Robin Waite: Ep 001: How to Become a #1 Best-Selling Author and Online Business Strategy Expert Today’s Guest: Today on the very first episode of Stage One Startup we have an amazing guest who will be of huge value to any of our new listeners. He is a Best-selling Author of an essential book for Startups called “Online Business Startup: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Launching a Fast, Lean & Profitable Online Venture” which aims to help people with their businesses online & social strategy for SME. Who is Robin?: Robin is also a business coach & mentor delivering his coaching program workshop with a 3-step model to get to grips with your product, value proposition & packaging - ensuring your marketing message is clear, your product has clearly identified outcomes & you deliver remarkable value to your customers. We go into detail about Robin’s SMART Products coaching program in the latter part of the show. Robin’s Journey: Robin went from working as a Systems Analyst for 4 years to buying & selling laptops in the early days and making circa £40k in around 4 months at the age of 22! This then gave Robin the confidence and boost to take the entrepreneurial route and create his own path, which has led him to where he is now. For the full show notes on EP001 head on over to: http://www.stageonestartup.com/ep001-robin-waite-the-all-round-entrepreneur/

James Swagger was first introduced to topical science writing for a historical mysteries magazine in Ireland. Sadly it doesn't run anymore but it did wet his appetite for researching ancient knowledge and lost science in a professional sense. Initially it was for a favor due to his science and engineering background, although his career in this field soon took him away to Europe. James trained as a Systems Analyst in the energy industry. He has a taught Masters degree in engineering, a Bachelors degree in Physics with astronomy, and a Masters degree in Science, Research and Society. Initially James Swagger sought out the megalithic monuments of Western Europe in his spare time traveling around the UK, Ireland, and Denmark. His embrace of a multidisciplinary approach to the research of megalithic sites, and the larger view of 'passage grave cosmology' produced his first book, "The Newgrange Sirius Mystery: Linking Passage Grave Cosmology with Dogon Symbology". He also hosts his very own internet radio show called Capricorn Radio, which explores historical mysteries. He interviews fellow authors’ to unveil the true cultural blueprint of humanity. History has always been a passion for James from early on, most notably Egyptology, Assyrian, and Akkadian civilizations of the middle-east. The megalithic civilization that dominates most of Western Europe also played a major role when James was growing up. James was born to Irish and Danish parents, whereby both countries host large numbers of well preserved passage graves and megaliths.    Related Links: http://www.jamesswagger.com http://www.megalithicodyssey.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/JamesSwagger https://www.facebook.com/CapricornRadioTV?ref=hl

James Swagger was first introduced to topical science writing for a historical mysteries magazine in Ireland. Sadly it doesn't run anymore but it did wet his appetite for researching ancient knowledge and lost science in a professional sense. Initially it was for a favor due to his science and engineering background, although his career in this field soon took him away to Europe. James trained as a Systems Analyst in the energy industry. He has a taught Masters degree in engineering, a Bachelors degree in Physics with astronomy, and a Masters degree in Science, Research and Society. Initially James Swagger sought out the megalithic monuments of Western Europe in his spare time traveling around the UK, Ireland, and Denmark. His embrace of a multidisciplinary approach to the research of megalithic sites, and the larger view of 'passage grave cosmology' produced his first book, "The Newgrange Sirius Mystery: Linking Passage Grave Cosmology with Dogon Symbology". He also hosts his very own internet radio show called Capricorn Radio, which explores historical mysteries. He interviews fellow authors’ to unveil the true cultural blueprint of humanity. History has always been a passion for James from early on, most notably Egyptology, Assyrian, and Akkadian civilizations of the middle-east. The megalithic civilization that dominates most of Western Europe also played a major role when James was growing up. James was born to Irish and Danish parents, whereby both countries host large numbers of well preserved passage graves and megaliths. http://www.jamesswagger.com/

Our panel has a lively discussion on what every lawyer needs to know about mobility today, and where mobility is likely to take the legal profession in the coming years. Speakers:     Ginevra Saylor is the National Director of Knowledge Management with Dentons Canada LLP, where she develops and implements the firm's knowledge management and innovation strategy and initiatives. She leads the knowledge management lawyers, business intelligence, information services, process improvement and intranet teams. Ginevra practiced law for 10 years and has been working in law firm KM for the past 16 years. Dan Hauck is the CEO of ThreadKM, a knowledge management platform that helps legal teams work together better using integrated chat, file and project management. Previously, Dan practiced law at Bryan Cave LLP, where he focused on complex commercial and antitrust litigation. Fiona Stone is a Systems Analyst at Perkins Coie LLP. She administers systems and applications for the litigation, e-discovery and personal planning groups, and manages major cloud based systems used by the firm. Fiona holds several technical certifications including Project Management Professional, and is a trained Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean expert. Mark Thorogood is the Director of Application Services at Perkins Coie. He holds several technical certifications, including Project Management Professional and Android Developer. During his tenure in the U.S. Army, Mark earned the distinguished leadership award and was the U.S. Army instructor of the year. An invited member of the International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines, his passion is enabling others to maximize the value of technology.

“The Creative Process: Music and Project Management” The United Kingdom of PMI is taking outreach seriously, as Project Management is exposed to the universities there. In this podcast we follow the introduction of PM methods into the University of Derby, School of Art and Design—and discover the unusual cross influences of creativity and PM. Do you have comments or thoughts about this episode? Join the discussion on our Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/PMIWDC Project Management Point-of-View (PM-POV), a podcast series produced by the Washington DC Chapter of the Project Management Institute, allows our membership and the public at large to listen to brief and informative conversations with beltway area practioners and executives as they discuss various perspectives on project management-- its uses, its shortcomings, its changes, and its future. Listens can send comments and suggestions for topics and guests to: pm-pov@pmiwdc.org. PDU Information You can earn 0.25 Category "A" PDUs for each PM-POV podcast you listen to. Use the following information in PMI's CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Cat A: Registered Education Provider/PMI Component Activity Type: "Find an Activity" Provider Number: C046 Activity Number: 02042015PC » More PM-POV Episodes About the Speakers Duncan Chappell     Past President PMI UK Chapter Duncan Chappell, PMP, is an experienced Project Manager with his main focus being IT infrastructure. He joined ExxonMobil at the age of sixteen in 1979 and has worked in a number of roles spending the early part of his career at sea training as a Deck Officer. With no seagoing jobs available after qualifying he made the unusual move to be an accounts payable clerk, then moved into transport planning and onto a being a transport supervisor. He got into IT and projects whilst standing in for a systems analyst during a UK wide system upgrade in 1987. Roles followed as a Systems Analyst, Network Analyst, Infrastructure Coordinator, Quality Assurance Manager, Co-dependent Projects Analyst and Project Manager with the roles becoming wider reaching in geography, technology and responsibility. Types of projects worked on include the pilot for what became a global SAP implementation, a global server and desktop roll-out, and a global HR SAP system upgrade. He is currently the PM for the network device replacement program working with teams that span from Melbourne to Calgary, and also runs the Data Privacy Reengineering project with a US & Europe based team. Outside of work Duncan is a keen volunteer. He was a school governor for 13 years, was an executive on the Oxfordshire Governors Association for 5 years and has been actively involved in the Project Management Institute (PMI) UK Chapter since 2007. He was the PM for the PMI UK Chapter annual event in 2008 for which he picked up the PMI EMEA Volunteer Leader of the Year award. He was the PMI UK Chapter Communications Director for three years, then two years as the President and is currently the University Outreach Director. He is married to Vanessa and has two children, Robert in his second year at the University of the Arts, London and Nicole who is her first year at Cardiff Metropolitan University.   Raji Sivaraman     PMI Chapter Member Advisory Group (CMAG) Raji Sivaraman is a long time certified PMP (Project Management Professional) and has a Master of Science in Project Management. She is a citizen of Singapore and is currently living in Princeton, NJ. She speaks several languages and has worked in many countries including Singapore, Thailand, India, and USA. She has been a part of the Project Management Institute, for well over a decade, rising through the ranks from a volunteer to a Global position. Currently, she is a part of the Chapter Member Advisory Group of PMI Global. As a Consultant, she has worked in many industries such as IT, publishing, billing solutions, financial services, education, and logistics industries.   Chris Wilson     University of Derby Senior Lead in Learning Enhancement, Department of Learning Enhancement Chris is Senior Learning and Teaching Adviser for the Institute for Learning Enhancement and Innovation, Faculty Curriculum Development Manager and Senior Academic in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Technology of the University of Derby in the UK. A classically trained musician and practitioner in the technological arts with approaching 20 years experience of teaching in higher education, Chris has presented and published widely on the subjects of creativity, artistry, technology and education, and is an active member of the American Creativity Association, Associate and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, principle researcher of the Creative Technologies Research Group, and associate of the Digital and Material Arts Research Centre in the UK.

International guest speaker, celebrated author and  Philanthropy Consultant,  Rooney International ScholarGetrude Matshe is an inspirational speaker who has been described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets. She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and find their individual life purpose. She is passionate about individuals’ success. This makes her an energetic, inspirational and enlightening speaker. Getrude has written several books and is now a book writing coach.Her speaking career started in Norway 1989 and for 12 years she has worked in the IT industry as a Systems Analyst, Systems Support Manager and Project Manager. Getrude immigrated to New Zealand in 2001 with nothing and is now the Director of three successful companies.As an owner she formed Simzisani Ltd, a talent agency catering for the film and advertising industry and has been instrumental in supplying ethnic extras for prominent movies such as Peter Jackson’s “King Kong” and James Cameron’s Avatar. She is the founder and CEO of the Africa Alive Education Foundation, an organization that supports HIV orphans in Zimbabwe. She formed Walk on the Wild Side Tours – a symbiotic tourism company that takes tourist to Zimbabwe to work with HIV and Aids orphans.She is married and the mother of three children and a well-known African Storyteller, poet, artist and published author..

International guest speaker, celebrated author and  Philanthropy Consultant,  Rooney International ScholarGetrude Matshe is an inspirational speaker who has been described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets. She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and find their individual life purpose. She is passionate about individuals’ success. This makes her an energetic, inspirational and enlightening speaker. Getrude has written several books and is now a book writing coach.Her speaking career started in Norway 1989 and for 12 years she has worked in the IT industry as a Systems Analyst, Systems Support Manager and Project Manager. Getrude immigrated to New Zealand in 2001 with nothing and is now the Director of three successful companies.As an owner she formed Simzisani Ltd, a talent agency catering for the film and advertising industry and has been instrumental in supplying ethnic extras for prominent movies such as Peter Jackson’s “King Kong” and James Cameron’s Avatar. She is the founder and CEO of the Africa Alive Education Foundation, an organization that supports HIV orphans in Zimbabwe. She formed Walk on the Wild Side Tours – a symbiotic tourism company that takes tourist to Zimbabwe to work with HIV and Aids orphans.She is married and the mother of three children and a well-known African Storyteller, poet, artist and published author..

Visit us at www.paranormalunderground.net! In this episode of Paranormal Underground Radio, we talk with Ben Hansen, team lead of Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. Ben set up the Fact of Faked investigation team to learn the truth about the paranormal. Early in his youth, Ben developed a fascination with UFOs and secret government projects. Ben has been looking for the real-life X-Files since he was a child and decided he would dedicate his career to investigations. After obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Utah in Sociology and Criminology, he went to work for the State of Utah on a county SVU task force. His training and skills later brought him to work as a criminal investigator for the FBI. Although he never found the X-Files, his time serving at the state and federal levels gave him over 6 years of formal experience in investigating a wide range of crimes and national security details. He works as a Systems Analyst for a non-profit group when he’s not investigating cases. Air Date: March 28, 2013 Topic: Paranormal Investigation, Fact or Faked Guest: Ben Hansen Hosts: Karen Frazier and Rick Hale Producer: Cheryl Knight

James Swagger was first introduced to topical science writing for a historical mysteries magazine in Ireland. Sadly it doesn't run anymore but it did wet his appetite for researching ancient knowledge and lost science in a professional sense. Initially it was for a favour due to his science and engineering background, although his career in this field soon took him away to Europe. James then trained as a Systems Analyst in the energy industry. He has a taught Masters degree in engineering, a Bachelors degree in Physics with astronomy, and a Masters degree in Science, Research and Society. Initially James Swagger sought out the megalithic monuments of Western Europe in his spare time travelling around the UK, Ireland, and Denmark. His embrace of a multidisciplinary approach to the research of megalithic sites, and the larger view of ‘Passage Grave Cosmology’ produced his first book, "The Newgrange Sirius Mystery: Linking Passage Grave Cosmology with Dogon Symbology". Please do your best to share our content,  flood our content where ever and how ever you can. Please Donate on the website listed below if you can it is the only way we stay on the air. become a member & be informed www.latenightinthemidlands.com Become an LNM insider & subscribe for details go to http://www.latenightinthemidlands.com/page/about-subscriptions

Getrude Matshe is an inspirational speaker who has been described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets. She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and find their individual life purpose. She is passionate about individuals' success. This makes her an energetic, inspirational and enlightening speaker. About Getrude Matshe Her speaking career started in Norway 1989 and for 12 years she has worked in the IT industry as a Systems Analyst, Systems Support Manager and Project Manager. She has a Bachelor of commerce degree and an Honour in Industrial Psychology. Getrude immigrated to New Zealand in 2001 with nothing and is now the Director of three successful companies. Getrude is a dynamic entrepreneur who has started life in a new country and who has proved that anything is possible if you have a purpose.