Podcasts about Tennessee Technological University

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Justin Murdock, Ecologist, Professor of Biology, and Director of The Water Research Center at Tennessee Technological University.  In this episode: Let's start from the top, because if I'm being honest, my knowledge of Tennessee's wetlands is that I'd assume it's wet land. In April a bill passed the Tennessee House Legislature 71-21 to remove protections for up to 80% of Tennessee's wetlands. What does that actually mean for our land, our water, and our safety? Lawmakers behind this bill claimed that isolated wetlands (especially small ones) are just “damp dirt.” From a scientific perspective, what do we lose when we lose even “minor” wetlands? This bill was framed as a defense of property owners' rights. For anyone that's tried to get flood insurance lately, I bet you can think of other property owners' rights you might want more. Who pays the price when developers are no longer required to mitigate destruction of wetlands?Find out more about The Water Research Center and Dr. Justin Murdock: https://www.tntech.edu/research/wrc/https://www.tntech.edu/directory/cas/biology/justin-murdock.phpBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENT?Join this chAT to learn what it means to be an Athletic Trainer/Therapist around the globe and how this can lead to international work, collaboration and growth of our profession. Our distinguished panel discusses how to navigate the agreement, which countries are currently connected through the agreement and how it serves our profession around the globe.  The Panel: Steve Aspinall is a registered Sport Rehabilitator and has been the Chief Executive Officer for BASRaT since 2018 and prior to that he was Chair of the Executive Committee for 13 years. Previously, he was a lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation in the School of Health and Society at the University of Salford for over 20 years and was also an Associate Editor at the British Journal of Sports Medicine from 2015 to 2023; the worlds leading Sports and Exercise Medicine journal. (BASRaT)Pete Dewar currently serves as the Director of Operations for the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA). He is also a Board Member of the Association of Accrediting Agencies of Canada (AAAC), contributing to the oversight and development of accreditation practices across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to his leadership roles in Canada, Pete is internationally engaged as the Chair of the World Congress Committee for the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT), where he helps shape global collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field. Pete holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Purdue University and a Master's in Teaching and Teacher Education from the University of Arizona. He has been a Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) since 2008. (CATA)Shannon Fleming is the Sr. Vice President of Credentialing for the BOC. Shannon began a career in athletic training as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Nebraska Wesleyan University from August 1999 to May 2000. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Health and Physical Education/Fitness from Tennessee Technological University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University. (BOC)Enda Whyte is an assistant professor in the School of Health and Human Performance and currently programme chair for the BSc in Athletic Therapy and Training at Dublin City University. Enda is the co-founder of the Centre for Injury Prevention and Performance in the School of Health and Human Performance. His research themes include determining risk factors for common musculoskeletal injuries related to physical activity and the subsequent development of injury prevention programmes which he has published widely on. (ARTI)

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer and a SixSigma Master. He recently retired from 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 in advanced manufacturing engineering. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

Ashleigh S. Chapman, JD is a human rights lawyer, social entrepreneur, and a believer that each of us are called and uniquely positioned to make an impact on behalf of those in need. Ashleigh has spent 23+ years building solutions, partnerships, and programs to end human trafficking and protect vulnerable populations. She is the founder of:Altus Solutions™ - a business for good that scales tech-enabled social justice solutions;Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice® (AFRJ) - a global humanitarian aid nonprofit;The Freedom Council™ - an assembly of business leaders dedicated to this cause;Engage Together® - a collective impact project that strengthens statewide and local community response to end and prevent human trafficking; andJustice U™ - an online "university" for frontline professionals and concerned citizens Through these efforts, Ashleigh has consulted with, come alongside, and equipped thousands of advocates and organizations spanning all 50 states and every continent except Antarctica. She has been highlighted by Welum's Women Who Inspire and Authority Magazine's Social Impact Heroes, received Qlik's Global Transformation Award, and was recently named one of USA Today's Women of the Year.  She graduated Summa Cum Laude with her B.S. from Tennessee Technological University, and Magna Cum Laude with her Juris Doctorate from Regent University School of Law, where she received the faculty's Most Outstanding Graduate award and was named Alumna of the Year in 2024.Altus Solutions™ - a business for good that scales tech-enabled social justice solutions;Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice® (AFRJ) - a global humanitarian aid nonprofit;The Freedom Council™ - an assembly of business leaders dedicated to this cause;Engage Together® - a collective impact project that strengthens statewide and local community response to end and prevent human trafficking; andJustice U™ - an online "university" for frontline professionals and concerned citizens- a business for good that scales tech-enabled social justice solutions;Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice® (AFRJ) - a global humanitarian aid nonprofit;Join The “Now” Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletterAbout Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.Connect with Katie:Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbrNewsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer and a SixSigma Master. He recently retired from 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 in advanced manufacturing engineering. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Chelsea Dowell, Professor of Economics at Tennessee Tech University.In this episode: It was the most Googled question on November 6th, the day after the 2024 United States Presidential Election, and we're here to ask you (a much more qualified resource than Google) what is a tariff?James Carville said it best, “It's the economy stupid.” We're all worried about the economy, but what exactly are we worried about? What's made our groceries, housing and everything we spend our paycheck on, especially here in the Upper Cumberland so much more expensive? We're told daily our economy in the State of Tennessee is one of the best in the United States. According to the published budget on our state website we have a rainy day fund of $2,070,000,000.00. However, Tennessee is ranked in the top 10 states for poverty, and the median income is $33,901.00. How can the economy be thriving, and our state has billions in savings, while the average Tennessean is making roughly $16 an hour?Find out more about the Economics program at Tennessee Technological University:https://www.tntech.edu/majors/economics.phphttps://www.tntech.edu/directory/business/chelsea-dowell.phpBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

Join Kosta and his guest: Mark Creter, Professor of Theatre for the School of Music at Tennessee Technological University. Proudly serving as the artistic director of the campus theatre, the Backdoor Playhouse from 1992-2024, for the past 30-years Mark's dedicated his life to the development, expansion and betterment of the performing arts at Tennessee Tech, and across the Upper Cumberland. In this episode: You're no stranger to the partisan divide and increasingly conservative values of this community. What role does threatre and the performing arts play in leveling the playing field and turning down the temperature to help us see each other as equals? This fall you're directing The Two Gentlemen of Verona, which will premiere this Friday, October 4th and run until October 12th. For anyone counting this is Mark's 9th time directing for Shakespeare in the park. What can we expect from this performance? Whether it's on a state, local or campus level, the past few years have brought to light several questions about the morality and legality of men dressing in women's clothes and vice versa. As someone that's worked in the theatre their entire life, and studied the history of performing arts (and costuming), how did we get here and more importantly what can we do to move forward?Find out more about Mark's Next Production - Two Gentlemen of Verona:

In this episode of Where Public Finance Works, we explore the dynamic operations at JEA with Randall Barnes, the Treasurer who has been steering the financial helm since August 2022. Randall's journey from a small town in East Tennessee to managing billions in Jacksonville's public utilities is a testament to his dedication and expertise in the public finance sector. Host Tyler Traudt breaks down Randall's role, from overseeing debt management and cash forecasting to maintaining strong relationships with rating agencies. Randall shares insights into JEA's financial strategies, including the complexities of electricity generation and distribution, hedging gas prices, and ensuring operational efficiency. He speaks on the importance of simplicity in financial planning and the critical role of process improvements and staff education in achieving long-term strategic goals. Listeners will gain an understanding of how JEA operates as a community-owned utility, balancing the need to provide reliable and affordable services while supporting economic growth in Jacksonville. Randall also highlights the significant efforts made during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the local community, including innovative financial programs and robust disaster preparedness plans for hurricane season. Join us for an inside look at how Randall and his team at JEA navigate the challenges of public finance, making a meaningful impact on the community they serve. Featured Guest Randall Barnes is the Treasurer at JEA. His extensive career began with an MBA in Management Information Systems and a B.S. in Marketing from Tennessee Technological University. Randall's career includes over 16 years at the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he held positions such as Senior Program Manager for Corporate Investments and Finance, and Senior Securities Analyst. In 2015, he joined the City of Jacksonville as Senior Debt Manager and later advanced to Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer. Since August 2022, Randall has served as the Treasurer at JEA in Jacksonville, Florida. He oversees an array of financial functions, including treasury operations, debt management, investments, rating agency communications, cash forecasting, and more. Episode Resources Cash Flow Forecasting Template Cash Position Worksheet The Latest on the FDTA

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer and a SixSigma Master. He recently retired from 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 in advanced manufacturing engineering. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

It's the Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem; our guests this morning are Douglas Airhart from Tennessee Technological University and April Ellis, Registered Horticultural Therapist in San Mateo.   Our subject?  Horticultural Therapy, which is a wide descriptor for plant related therapies ranging from physical through emotional and back again.  Our guests spent the entire hour with Edie. Musical interludes have been edited out of this podcast because of applicable rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem; our guests this morning are Douglas Airhart from Tennessee Technological University and April Ellis, Registered Horticultural Therapist in San Mateo.   Our subject?  Horticultural Therapy, which is a wide descriptor for plant related therapies ranging from physical through emotional and back again.  Our guests spent the entire hour with Edie. Musical interludes have been edited out of this podcast because of applicable rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a landmark 600th episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, broadcasting from the dynamic Global Safety Innovation Summit in Australia. This milestone episode is a celebration of innovation, insight, and the influential voices shaping the future of safety and organizational performance. In this special edition, we're honored to feature Bob Edwards, a renowned Human & Organizational Performance Advocate and practitioner. Bob's eclectic background spans six years in the military, over a decade as a design engineer, entrepreneurship in his own design firm, and pivotal roles in maintenance, technical support, and safety leadership. His journey is a rich tapestry of experiences, each contributing to his deep understanding of safety and organizational dynamics. Bob's expertise lies in melding his life's work with the philosophies of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP). He has become a guiding force in helping organizations navigate failure, learn effectively, and apply HOP Learning Teams to enhance operational intelligence and solve complex operational problems. With over 200 Learning Teams led for a range of issues including safety, quality, and legal events, Bob, in collaboration with Todd Conklin, has refined the process of facilitating Learning Teams, making significant strides in operational improvement and safety practices. Holding a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological University and an MS degree in Advanced Safety Engineering Management from the University of Alabama Birmingham, Bob's academic achievements mirror his professional dedication to advancing safety and organizational learning. After Bob graces the summit with his invaluable insights, he will join Jay Allen for a deep dive into the application of HOP principles in real-world scenarios, reflecting on the lessons gleaned from his vast experience, and discussing his forward-thinking approach to leveraging Learning Teams for operational excellence. Join us in this milestone 600th episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, as we explore the rich landscape of human and organizational performance with Bob Edwards, a true pioneer in the field. This episode is not just a celebration of our journey so far, but also a look forward to the future of safety and excellence in organizational learning.

Barrell Craft Spirits invited Bourbon Lens to their new Jeffersontown Kentucky blending facility to record this week's episode of the podcast.  We're joined by Founder Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson, Director of Distillery Operations. During the episode, we discuss the new facility, its impressive design, and how it was built from the ground up with efficiency and quality at the forefront. We also discuss some of the recent whiskey releases from BCS, including Foundation, New Year 2024, and some of their cask finishes.  Don't miss out on this episode and learn more about one of the original independent whiskey blenders in America. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over the last 5 years. The biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens     About Barrell Craft Spirits: Barrell Craft Spirits® Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits® is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum. Recognized for its blending expertise since 2013, BCS skillfully designs, produces, and launches leading, unique products that surprise and delight whiskey aficionados and novices alike. The award-winning line of BCS releases are currently sold in 49 U.S. states.  For more information, visit barrellbourbon.com.   About Joe Beatrice, Founder: Joe Beatrice has built his career on new ideas. A former marketing and technology entrepreneur, Joe founded his first company, Blue Dingo Digital, in the 1990s to help companies use the Internet to establish, brand, and grow their products. But after 20 years, Joe was ready for a change. A longtime homebrewer, Joe saw the true magic of spirits after a transformative experience tasting whiskey straight from the barrel for the very first time. In 2013, he launched Barrel Craft Spirits in Louisville, Kentucky, the epicenter of the American spirits industry. Instead of building his own distillery, Joe questioned the conventional wisdom and took a different course. He sourced and blended exceptional casks from established producers, bottled whiskeys at cask strength, and sold them as transparently as possible. That approach was unique in the United States, but not the world. Scotland's long-established independent bottlers were a major inspiration, and Joe was captivated by their ability to elevate barrels of whisky into something greater than the sum of their parts. He sensed that American consumers, too, would embrace the chance to explore whiskey in an entirely new way. Joe sold early releases case by case, personally pounding the pavement to drum up interest from bartenders and retailers. It turned out his visionary instincts were spot on once again. Barrell Craft Spirits' cask-strength small-batch and single-barrel releases quickly became an influencing force in American whiskey, picking up awards from the world's most prestigious spirits competitions. Joe remains intimately involved with every step of the production process at Barrell Craft Spirits, using his exceptional palate alongside master blender Tripp Stimson to choose and create great spirits. Creative finishes, a liberated approach to blending, and a deep-seated commitment to releasing each whiskey at cask strength and without chill filtration - just like that fateful barrel tasting years ago-continues to guide every product release.   Tripp Stimson, Director of Distillery Operations & Chief Whiskey Scientist: Tripp hails from Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2004, following his graduation from Tennessee Technological University with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, he was recruited as a Research and Development Scientist for the Brown Forman Corporation, headquarters to Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve and Old Forrester. There he gained his experience in yeasting, fermentation, and the distillery sciences and operations that make a distillery operate successfully and efficiently. Following his 9 years with Brown Forman, Tripp formed his own consulting company providing the technical expertise needed to design, build and efficiently run a new distillery. He's been a key component in the success of distilleries around the country. Most recently, he helped to design and build the Kentucky Artisan Distillery, where he was later employed as Master Distiller and the Director of Distillery Operations. He oversaw all the Jefferson's Reserve project design and implementation including Jefferson's Groth, and Jefferson's Barrel Aged Manhattan. Additionally, he built the first malting operation in Kentucky in 2016. Tripp met Joe Beatrice at Kentucky Artisan Distillery and they began their work there together blending and producing interesting and unique whiskeys. He joined Barrell Craft Spirits in January of 2017 as the Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations and is responsible for developing our product formulation and leading the distillery building initiative.

Today we have Dr. Bradley Cohen, founder of Cohen Wildlife Ecology Lab & Professor at Tennessee Technological University back on the podcast for the 3rd time! We dive into all kinds of interesting duck talk and find out some of the cool things they are doing at Cohen Wildlife Lab including tracking monitors on not just Mallards, but Gadwall, GWT, etc! We hope you enjoy!  https://www.cohenwildlifelab.com/Companies we LOVE | Ways to Support the Podcast ↓froggtoggs - USE CODE ZD315 FOR 15 PERCENT OFF @ www.froggtoggs.com *Cannot be used in combination with any other promo code. Offer only available at www.froggtoggs.com.*Valid 8/30/2023 thru 12/31/2024Williamson Outfitters (Coastal Florida Waterfowl Hunts, Fishing, Gator Hunts and Much more!)https://floridaducks.com/Code: ZERODUCK30 for 15 percent off Hook and Bullet Sunglasseshttps://purposebuiltoptics.com/Code Duck30 for 20 percent off Huntwise!https://huntwise.com/pro/checkout?code=DUCK30Looking to waterfowl hunt in Arkansas? Give our good friend Kade Weatherford, Owner of Delta Thunder Outfitters a call at (870)-926-7944You can use code ZeroDuck30 for 20 percent off all products at https://ackleyoutdoors.com/ !Code Zeroduck15 for 15 percent off https://dirtyduckcoffee.com/Special shout out to  @Gavin Powell for letting us use his song "The End" in our videos!

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Paula Hinton, Professor at Tennessee Technological University and Historian. In this episode: It's no secret we love true crime. It's one of the fastest growing genres of film, television and podcasts. What is it about listening to the gruesome details of how people were killed that we want to hear? They say those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it. In your opinion, as a historian and professor, do you believe we have enough of an understanding of history to not repeat it? As someone who knows what scares us, and has extensive knowledge of history in the United States, how much of what scares us is actually real? Find out more about Dr. Paula Hinton and TN Tech:https://www.tntech.edu/https://www.tntech.edu/directory/cas/history/paula-hinton.phpBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market. Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com/

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer and a SixSigma Master. He recently retired from 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 in advanced manufacturing engineering. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.

    Cade Smith was born at a very early age in Pensacola, Florida. Upon moving to Tennessee in 1999 at the age of 5, he began to explore many art and craft activities and finally found his way to The Appalachian Center for Art, Craft and Design at Tennessee Technological University, where he studied Fiber Arts and graduated in May 2020, virtually... Cade wandered into an interesting looking store in an industrial strip mall in August 2022, and in May 2023 he purchased that company and has continued to grow The Curtain Call into one of the premier drapery workrooms in Nashville, TN. When Cade is not making drapery, installing drapery or doing paperwork related to drapery, he spends his time in the country with his horses and dogs. Cade wishes to impart to you his daily affirmation: May your hems be right, and your seams be tight, namaste. You can find The Curtain Call on Facebook and Instagram. Links and Resources; Custom Workroom Conference Wolff Industries   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Angel's Distributing, LLC   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer and a SixSigma Master. He recently retired from 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 in advanced manufacturing engineering. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.

Brooks Agnew entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 12 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in podcasting today after 18 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a master engineer consulting the Fortune 500 in advanced manufacturing methods. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.

Join Kosta and his guest: Dan Allcott, Professor of Music at Tennessee Tech and Music Director of the Bryan Symphony Orchestra. This episode is a celebration of Dan's career as a musician, orchestral director, conductor and educator as well as a celebration for the 60th Season of the Bryan Symphony Orchestra. Bryan Symphony Orchestra features faculty and student performers from the School of Music, performing alongside area professionals.  The Orchestra is supported by a collaboration between the Bryan Symphony Orchestra Association and Tennessee Technological University.  Find out more about Bryan Symphony Orchestra:https://www.bryansymphony.org/Find out more about Dan Allcott:https://www.danallcott.com/ Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.  Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com/ 

Join Kosta and his guest: Marc Burnett, Director of Development at Mustard Seed Ranch and Former Vice President of Student Affairs at Tennessee Technological University.Find out more about Mustard Seed Ranch:https://www.mustardseedranchtn.org/ Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN.Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:https://kostayepifantsev.com/

Listen to Chris Gerbig, co-founder and president of Pink Lily, in this episode of Retail Corner on how to focus on growing the brand naturally. The story of Pink Lily is very inspiring and a must for entrepreneurs to get some insights. You will listen to our host talking with Chris on the following points: Would you mind sharing a bit about your background with the audience and how Pink Lily came to be? How did Pink Lily manage to achieve $4 million in sales within its first year of launching? What strategies or factors contributed to its rapid growth and profitability? How has technology influenced the fashion and retail industries, and what specific advancements have had the most significant impact? Can you explain the role of retail e-commerce in the fashion industry, and how companies can leverage data to derive meaningful insights for their businesses? When considering the impact of social media on a brand, what are some key benefits that come from integrating brand ambassadors into the business model? Looking ahead, what trends do you foresee in the fashion and retail industries, both in terms of technology adoption and consumer behavior? About our guest, Chris Gerbig: As a self-proclaimed business and finance nerd, Chris Gerbig's professional journey started as you might expect. He earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from Western Kentucky University, then spent nearly a decade in personal finance and banking, corporate finance, and global supply chain management for companies that include Bank of America, Fruit of the Loom, and Dollar General Corporation. But he became tired of corporate America, wanting more time with his family and fewer hours spent in a cubicle. Simultaneously, as he and his wife, Tori, began selling items on online marketplaces to pay off student loans, inspiration struck, and they decided to take a risk. In 2014, the two founded Pink Lily to bring women an ever-changing assortment of apparel, footwear, and accessories, and the lifestyle brand quickly became one of the fastest-growing online retailers in America. In the years since, Pink Lily has continued to bring fashion, positivity, and community to its customers as a family-owned and family-run business. As president, Chris is responsible for finance/accounting, recruiting, IT, operations, supply chain, and legal. Even while working full-time at Pink Lily, Chris also completed his MBA at Tennessee Technological University, graduating magna cum laude. Chris is most proud of profitably growing a side hustle into a mega lifestyle brand without any outside funding or investments. To date, Pink Lily has sold over $200,000,000 worth of products online, and Chris has invested in and managed over 120,000 square feet of real estate. These accomplishments have earned him a spot on the Inc. 5000 list three times. Chris has a wealth of experience, education, and real-life knowledge that he loves to share with other aspiring entrepreneurs. He has written multiple articles for Forbes' Business Development Council. He is open to speaking engagements on business and entrepreneurship topics such as e-commerce, startups, finance, technology, and real estate. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gerbig-mba-a1a68451/ Website: https://pinklily.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Carlos Diaz Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: podcast@retailcorner.live  

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his bachelors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University with honors. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering.He is the author of 7 Amazon best-sellers with 10 titles in print. He is one of the most recognized voices on the mysteries of Earth and the universe. He has been the host of X-Squared Radio for 14 years on Sunday evenings at 8PM Eastern time. He has been featured on History Channel, Discovery Channel, and Science Channel as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Amanda Powell, Producer at iCube; an educational resource located inside Tennessee Technological University that is carefully crafting solutions for economic, community, and academic experiences in virtual reality.Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN.Find Out More About Dr. Powell and iCube:https://www.tntech.edu/icube/Find out more about Kosta and all the ways we're better together:http://kostayepifantsev.com/

On this episode of Why Make? we talk with Kim Winkle, an arts administrator full time teacher and artist. Kim is a Professor of Art and the Director of the School of Art, Craft & Design at Tennessee Technological University's Appalachian Center for Craft. A native of Oklahoma Kim holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Ceramics from the University of Oklahoma. She then started her MFA in ceramics at San Diego State University but during her first year was persuaded to take a class in the Applied Design, Furniture and Woodworking program then headed by Wendy Maruyama. Where she then earned her MFA in furniture design. Winkle's work is well known for the elaborate surface markings she uses on her colorful turned and carved forms that she somehow finds time to make while being director of the Appalachian Center for Craft and maintaining a busy teaching schedule. Please join us as we find out what inspires maker Kim Winkle!

John Dyer is anauthor, coach, and trainer with 38 years of experience in the field ofimproving processes. His recently published book “the Façade of Excellence;Defining a New Normal of Leadership” examines the four leadership stylesrequired to move an organization's culture to one of trust, collaboration, andteamwork. John started his career with General Electric and then workedfor Ingersoll-Rand before starting his own consulting company. He has hadthe opportunity to study with the leaders in the continuous improvement fieldsuch as Dr. W. Edwards Deming, Brian Joiner, and Stephen Covey.John has anElectrical Engineering degree from Tennessee Technological University as wellas an international Master's of Business from Purdue University and theUniversity of Rouen in France. He is a contributing Editor for IndustryWeek magazine and a judge in their annual “Best Plants” contest.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

Erin Bean joined Baylor Athletics in January 2021 to serve as the Assistant AD for Marketing Strategy. In September 2021 she was promoted to Associate AD for Strategic Marketing & Fan Engagement. She oversees the areas of strategic marketing, fan, and community engagement, social media & digital engagement, and the Baylor Spirit & Traditions program. Bean is the sports program administrator for Baylor Equestrian.  A former Division III volleyball student-athlete at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa., Bean brings 10 years of experience, savvy, and passion for collegiate athletics, including experience in all three NCAA Divisions. She's had stints at Saint Leo University, University of South Florida, Tennessee Technological University, and the Northeast Conference, and started her career at her alma mater, Juniata College.  Prior to joining the Baylor family, Bean served as the Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations at Saint Leo (DII). She oversaw external components of athletic communications, marketing, special events, community engagement, game environment, ticket operations, concessions, merchandise sales, corporate partnerships, and Lions Athletic Fund. She also provided leadership to the areas of communication, alumni relations, fan engagement, development, and special events. This was her second stint at Saint Leo, where she previously served as a Director of Athletic Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks guest is one of my safety superheroes, someone who I have looked up to and hoped to one day get the honor of speaking with. Bob Edwards. Bob talks to us about HOP, Learning Teams, engineering and a wide range of safety topics. Well worth the 3 am recording time. I know you will like listening to Bob as much as I liked speaking with him. Bob Edwards is a Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) practitioner. Bob will share with you what he knows and what he does to help organizations gain a deeper understanding of their operations and the complex nature of work. He will also show how, through collaboration and mutual respect, organizations are becoming more reliable and resilient. Bob has a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological University and MS degree in Advanced Safety Engineering Management from the University of Alabama Birmingham. His work experience includes time as a maintenance man, soldier in the U.S. Army, a design engineer, maintenance and technical support leader, safety leader and assistant plant manager.  Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-edwards-48577492/Website: http://www.hopcoach.net/Upcoming events: https://www.southpacinternational.com/courses/2-day-masterclass-bob-edwards/ Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Leisa Loftis, CPA to the podcast. She has over 24 years of experience and began her career, after graduating from Tennessee Technological University, at RSM International in Washington DC.  After working in public accounting for RSM as an Audit Supervisor Leisa left public accounting to work for Stanley Associates as an Accounting Manager.      While at Stanley Leisa successfully assisted in taking the company public on the NYSE with their IPO in October 2006 raising over $80 million dollars in capital. Prior to the IPO she assisted in designing and implementing newly enacted legislation, known at the time as Sarbanes Oxley. Her work satisfied the PCAOB, SEC, DCAA as well as the audit teams of both Deloitte & Ernst & Young. Leisa worked through several M&A's and Stanley was later merged with CGI, Inc out of Canada. She returned to her hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee where she opened her consulting practice in 2007 while continuing to work as a federal contractor in Washington DC.       Loftis CPA was a paperless hybrid firm from inception as Leisa worked remotely from DC and occasionally met with her clients in person in Tennessee. Leisa volunteered her time to many local nonprofits as well as gave back to the accounting profession by mentoring local high school accounting students through the TSCPA. One of her student teams from CHS competed internationally in a business plan competition sponsored by Microsoft and won 3rd place for 'Best Business Plan'.  Leisa also chaired a successful mentoring pilot program with the AICPA Young CPA committee. This mentoring program was designed to match CPAs with aspiring CPAs from colleges and universities across the USA to help them transition from college life to a professional career.      Leisa has worked with small mom & pop companies using QuickBooks all the way to multiple large conglomerates based in Tokyo. Leisa has issued J GAAP reporting packages as well as US GAAP financial statements. Leisa has found working with her Japanese counterparts to be very exciting, fulfilling work and the time zones make the relationship a perfect match!  We have become an international small firm and are always excited to partner with entities overseas. In 2011 she was selected by the AICPA to participate in the AICPA's Leadership Academy and she continues to give back to her profession as often as possible by mentoring students and volunteering for the AICPA Scholarship Task Force.      We talked about www.whiteribbonTN.org and that she received great news that her organization may be able to link with NOVA for a better way to train an advocate. A volunteer to sit with a survivor of the Family Court System for Emotional Support and be a Court Watcher. Leisa wants to bring advocates to her area in TN, but to all the states eventually. Great discussion and Leisa will keep us updated on her organization.To Reach Leisa Loftis: www.whiteribbonTN.org and leisaloftis@gmail.comSupport the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Slam the Gavel welcomes Leisa Loftis, CPA to the podcast. She has over 24 years of experience and began her career, after graduating from Tennessee Technological University, at RSM International in Washington DC. After working in public accounting for RSM as an Audit Supervisor Leisa left public accounting to work for Stanley Associates as an Accounting Manager. While at Stanley Leisa successfully assisted in taking the company public on the NYSE with their IPO in October 2006 raising over $80 million dollars in capital. Prior to the IPO she assisted in designing and implementing newly enacted legislation, known at the time as Sarbanes Oxley. Her work satisfied the PCAOB, SEC, DCAA as well as the audit teams of both Deloitte & Ernst & Young. Leisa worked through several M&A's and Stanley was later merged with CGI, Inc out of Canada. She returned to her hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee where she opened her consulting practice in 2007 while continuing to work as a federal contractor in Washington DC. Loftis CPA was a paperless hybrid firm from inception as Leisa worked remotely from DC and occasionally met with her clients in person in Tennessee. Leisa volunteered her time to many local nonprofits as well as gave back to the accounting profession by mentoring local high school accounting students through the TSCPA. One of her student teams from CHS competed internationally in a business plan competition sponsored by Microsoft and won 3rd place for 'Best Business Plan'. Leisa also chaired a successful mentoring pilot program with the AICPA Young CPA committee. This mentoring program was designed to match CPAs with aspiring CPAs from colleges and universities across the USA to help them transition from college life to a professional career. Leisa has worked with small mom & pop companies using QuickBooks all the way to multiple large conglomerates based in Tokyo. Leisa has issued J GAAP reporting packages as well as US GAAP financial statements. Leisa has found working with her Japanese counterparts to be very exciting, fulfilling work and the time zones make the relationship a perfect match! We have become an international small firm and are always excited to partner with entities overseas. In 2011 she was selected by the AICPA to participate in the AICPA's Leadership Academyand she continues to give back to her profession as often as possible by mentoring students and volunteering for the AICPA Scholarship Task Force. We talked about White Ribbon. org and that she received great news that her organization may be able to link with NOVA for a better way to train an advocate. A volunteer to sit with a survivor of the Family Court System for Emotional Support and be a Court Watcher. Leisa wants to bring advocates to her area in TN, but to all the states eventually. Great discussion and Leisa will keep us updated on her organization. To Reach Leisa Loftis: white ribbon.org and leisaloftis@gmail.com Support the show Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

Erik J. Olson chatted with Sam Allen, the founder of Allen Legal and prides himself on serving clients on a personal level. He has significant experience in handling different legal matters. He has been admitted to practice in South Carolina, Tennessee, the District of Columbia and Illinois. Attorney Allen has tried over 50 cases in multiple jurisdictions on behalf of individuals and businesses. He started working at a very young age when he was just 14 years old. Since then he has worked in different fields and industries prior to becoming a full-time litigation Attorney in 2001. Sam Allen is a graduate from Tennessee Technological University, where he was a Stalman Scholar and a founder of member of the University's Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society chapter. He holds advanced degrees in History, Sociology, and Political Science. He has earned his doctoral degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 2000. He over the years he has built a reputation for being knowledgeable, charismatic, and passionate litigation lawyer. Allen is currently a member of South Carolina Bar, District of Columbia Bar and American Bar Association. He is also a member of the American Association of Justice. His political affiliations and beliefs are diverse, and he has handled cases in over 16 states. He has presented his cases in multiple National Business Institute (NBI) included personal injury cases, medical malpractice, ethical traps and trial presentation and techniques. He was listed as a Top 40 Under 40 attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with the Founder of Mayhem Mindset, Jimmy Hensel. Jimmy is an author, speaker, teacher, and mental conditioning coach. Hensel has served in multiple roles throughout his career, including Director of Football Culture and Player Development at the University of Northern Colorado and Tennessee Technological University. Hensel is currently a Reserve Deputy with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office in Cookeville, Tennessee. Jimmy has dedicated his career to helping others define themselves and create personal philosophy and vision while getting clear on their mission in life. He has worked with individuals like CrossFit Games Champion Rich Froning and MMA Champion Michael Chandler. Hensel has worked with organizations across the country, along with pioneering the Culture Coach positions at two universities. Hensel's mental conditioning process is currently part of the curriculum at Middle Tennessee State University's CBHS Center for Student Coaching and Success. I'm addition, Hensel's Mental Conditioning process is an online course designed to help an individual establish their personal identity, organize their core values, and write a code to move forward in life. Today Jimmy discusses his life story, what it means to define yourself, dealing with regret and fighting for your strongest beliefs. If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

Franklin Willis is an incredible educator, encourager, and leader in music education.  We met up at the FABSS Conference, hosted by F-Flat Books, to discuss an array of topics: joy in the classroom, student-teacher interaction, self-reflection, music creation, and more.  Franklin is full of wisdom, compassion, and joy. I know you'll enjoy our conversation. Links: Instagram: @fwillismusic Website Prince Rhythm Company Books and Resources at F-Flat Books Franklin's Bio: For more than a decade, educator, and leader, Franklin Willis has served the students and families of Nashville. Through music, Willis has educated, mentored, and developed young minds to be forward thinking contributors to society. A servant leader specializing in authentic culturally relevant teaching, empowering student contributions, and developing teachers to reach their full capacity, Willis finds true joy when at the service of others. Willis is a children's book author and graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Music in 2009. In 2012, he earned the Master of Education Degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Belmont University. Most recently Willis completed the Education Specialist Degree with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University. He is a three-time recipient of the CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Award. ('16, '18, '19).  Franklin took on a new role this year as the Community Impact Director at CMA Foundation. Afternoon Ti Instagram: @highafternoonti Website:  www.jessicagrant.org

Brooks Agnew entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 12 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in podcasting today after 18 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a master engineer consulting the Fortune 500 in advanced manufacturing methods. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.

Happy Monday!Thank you all for checking back in with us for another podcast! Frankly, this is one of the most most mind blowing and interesting conversations Tony and I have ever had when it comes to  our knowledge of waterfowl. The work Dr. Bradley Cohen's lab is doing at Tennessee Technological University is nothing short of amazing we couldn't be more excited to bring this podcast to you! You can find Cohen Wildlife lab here : https://www.cohenwildlifelab.com/ Code Duck30 for 20 percent off Huntwise!https://huntwise.com/pro/checkout?code=DUCK30Code ZeroDuck30 for 20 percent off all products at https://ackleyoutdoors.com/Code Zeroduck15 for 15 percent off https://dirtyduckcoffee.com/Special shout out to  @Gavin Powell for letting us use his song "The End" in our videos!

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Join Kosta and his guest,  Dr. Philip Oldham:  President and CEO of Tennessee Technological University. Today we're talking about President Oldham's journey to Tennessee Tech, how technology is changing higher education, what's next for TTU and the advice Dr. Phil Oldham would give his freshman self. With over 35 years of experience in higher education, President Oldham joined TTU in July of 2012, as its ninth president after serving as provost and senior vice chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and head of Mississippi State University's Chemistry Department and College of Arts and Sciences Dean.Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN.Find out more about Kosta and all the ways we're better together:http://kostayepifantsev.com/Find out more about Dr. Philip Oldham and TTU: https://www.tntech.edu/

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Mattison Chase and Jessup Peterson interview Dr. Robert Owens, Chief Diversity Officer with Tennessee Technological University and Pastor of Kainos Church, and Mrs. Dana Owens, First Lady and Director of Children's Ministry of Kainos Church, and discussing sending your student to college in the age of social justice.  

For this episode, we will be interviewing Thao Jones-Hill a govtech executive with 22 years of experience leading cloud-based software companies and projects at the Federal, State, Regional, and Local levels. For 10 years, Thao was a member of the founding executive team for Granicus, growing it to become one of the leading local government cloud-based software companies today. During his tenure there, he led their highest-profile project implementations, including the U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Senate, the Tennessee Legislature, and the City of Los Angeles. He has led engineering teams, customer support teams, hosting infrastructure teams, and sales and marketing teams for several govtech companies, including Granicus, Govdelivery, and Public Systems Associates. He has also worked as a reliability engineering consultant for Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Amazon, Pinterest, and CBS Interactive. He received his electrical engineering degree from Tennessee Technological University. He is currently the product owner for OpenGov Procurement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

For this episode, we will be interviewing Thao Jones-Hill a govtech executive with 22 years of experience leading cloud-based software companies and projects at the Federal, State, Regional, and Local levels. For 10 years, Thao was a member of the founding executive team for Granicus, growing it to become one of the leading local government cloud-based software companies today. During his tenure there, he led their highest-profile project implementations, including the U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Senate, the Tennessee Legislature, and the City of Los Angeles. He has led engineering teams, customer support teams, hosting infrastructure teams, and sales and marketing teams for several govtech companies, including Granicus, Govdelivery, and Public Systems Associates. He has also worked as a reliability engineering consultant for Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Amazon, Pinterest, and CBS Interactive. He received his electrical engineering degree from Tennessee Technological University. He is currently the product owner for OpenGov Procurement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Crystal Young is the founding director of Hope Center and has served in this capacity since 2018. Crystal is a 2006 graduate of Tennessee Technological University, and holds a Masters of Public Health from Liberty University.Prior to her role as Hope Center's Executive Director, Crystal served for 5 years with Tennessee's Department of Children's Services, and also as Vice President to Hope Center's Executive Board. Crystal and her husband Jonathan are proud parents to their two daughters and one son, ranging in age from 13 years to 1 year.In her role as Executive Director, Crystal looks forward to seeing the hopes and dreams of parenting and adoption become reality for both birth and adoptive families here in the Upper Cumberland.Hope Center Adoption & Family Services is a Christian family adoptive services center. lhttps://www.facebook.com/hopecenteradoptionshttps://twitter.com/JamiThornsberryhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecenteradoptions/https://hopecenteradoption.com/

This week's episode is dedicated to all the music educators who are making a positive impact in schools all over the world! I had the honor of interviewing award-winning music teacher Franklin Willis to learn about his journey in education, how Music came into his life, the importance of culturally relevant teaching in the music classroom, and so much more! To learn more about Franklin's work, you can visit his website at fwillismusic.com or follow him on Instagram (@fwillismusic and @princerhythmcompany). BIO: For more than a decade, educator, and leader, Franklin Willis has served the students and families of the Metro Nashville Public Schools community. Through music, Willis has educated, mentored, and developed young minds to be forward thinking contributors to society. A servant leader specializing in authentic culturally relevant teaching, empowering student contributions, and developing teachers to reach their full capacity, Willis finds true joy when at the service of others. As Elementary Music Coach for MNPS, he equips teachers with instructional support and necessary resources to strengthen their professional acumen and enhance their classrooms. This includes shepherding colleagues and teachers through the reality's students are faced with around equity, inclusion and racism. Through his work, he has developed a passion in the cultivation of musicianship for young minds as every child has musical potential and deserves a music teacher who will see the best in them. Willis believes that music education is a vital tool to teach students about other cultures, create community, and inspire a love for learning. Willis consistently uses his network to provide opportunities for students to utilize their passion for music for all to see. This includes producing music videos and stadium performances at CMA Fest, a four-day music festival in Nashville, TN. Willis has created and facilitated professional development sessions for music teachers of all grade levels sharing his unique and relevant teaching practices. He consistently collaborates with colleagues, community organizations, local businesses, colleges, and universities to advocate for the importance of music education in our schools as well as developing curriculum that will lead to higher engagement from students. Through his work Willis has received national recognition for his commitment to student learning, his passion for the profession and his innovative teaching practices. He is a three-time recipient of the CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Award. ('16, '18, '19). Willis is a children's book author and graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Music in 2009. In 2012, he earned the Master of Education Degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Belmont University. Most recently Willis completed the Education Specialist Degree with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

Dr. Chris Vandergoot is the director of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System and associate professor at Michigan State University. Prior to his current position, Chris served as a research fishery biologist at the Lake Erie Biological Station, Great Lakes Science Center, US Geological Survey located in Sandusky, Ohio, supervisor of fish biology at the Sandusky Fisheries Research Station, and a fisheries biologist on Lake Erie with the Ohio Department of Natural Resource, Division of Wildlife. As a fisheries researcher and biologist, he is interested in understanding and quantifying the population dynamics of native Great Lakes fish populations, particularly Lake Erie percids. He primarily focuses on conducting field-based studies that describe the ecological and demographic processes of wild fish populations for stock assessment modeling purposes. Specific areas of interest include examining stock discreteness, rates of iteoparity (i.e., frequency of reproductive cycles), spawning site fidelity, spawning phenology, migratory behavior, and estimating mortality rates (i.e., fishing and natural). He has also conducted numerous studies evaluating the efficiency and performance of fishery-independent sampling gears and methodologies. Chris received his bachelor's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Statue University, his master's degree from Tennessee Technological University and doctorate from Michigan State University

According to a National Safety Council report, only one out of every of two employers prepare their managers to recognize and appropriately respond to mental health needs. At a time when stress, anxiety, and workplace burnout are at an all-time high, the need for resources has never been greater. In this episode, Dr. Dustin Keller, CEO of Camelot Care Centers and Vice President of products for Pathways at Work, provides basic guidance for helping employees in need with practical strategies anyone can use.View this episode on the AEU LEAD website.About Dustin Keller, Ph.D., LPC-MHSPDustin received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Northcentral University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider and a National Certified Counselor.  He received his undergraduate degree from Austin Peay State University and his Masters in Educational Psychology and Counselor Education from Tennessee Technological University.  He is certified as an expert from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.Dustin is now serving as the Chief Executive Officer for Camelot in Tennessee providing leadership and strategic development. He is also an adjunct professor in psychology at Belmont University having previously instructed at Tennessee Technological University, Lambuth University and University of Phoenix. He has served as the Council on Children's Mental Health Director with the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the Project Director for the Tennessee Lives Count Project and has been a Lead Specialized Crisis Counselor with Youth Villages. Working in a part-time private practice, he has worked with a variety of clients from children and families, couples, and older adults. Dustin has served on various non-profit boards including Tennessee Alliance for Children and Families, Nashville Public Radio, March of Dimes and Mediation Services.  He currently serves as the Past President for the Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare. Dustin regularly conducts trainings and workshops on a variety of issues including, leadership development, employee and personal motivation, mental health, children and youth, and suicide prevention. He currently lives with his wife and six-year-old son in Nashville, TN.Where you can find DustinDustin on LinkedInDustin's posts on Pathways' blog======================Supervisor Skills: Secrets of Success is a production of AEU LEAD. With 60 years of combined industry experience, our supervisor training program gives mid-level managers the skills needed to influence employees, customers, and peers. This increases employee engagement, reduces turnover and rework, and ultimately results in higher profits for their company. Find AEU LEAD: aeulead.com | Linkedin | Facebook

Join Kosta and his guest Michael Aikens, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Tennessee Technological University as they discuss TTU's incredible steps in business development and rural expansion. Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN. Find out more about Kosta and all the ways we're better together:http://kostayepifantsev.com/Find out more about Michael Aikens, Rural Reimagined and Eagle Works:https://www.tntech.edu/innovation/https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Brooks Agnew grew up in Pasadena, California hanging around JPL and Cal Tech. He entered the Air Force in 1973, where he graduated top in his class in electronics engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science with honors in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Certified Quality Engineer, a SixSigma Master and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering. He has worked for 30 years consulting with the Fortune 100 to save or bring back to America more than 10 thousand highly productive jobs. After publishing more than 10 thousand articles and technical documents, he authored 7 Amazon best-selling books with 11 titles in print. He is one of the world's most recognized voices in the podcast world today after 17 years on the web. He has been featured on dozens of TV and hundreds of radio programs as well as numerous scientific documentaries. He is a multi-patented engineer and currently the CEO of an electric truck manufacturer in North Carolina. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Join Kosta and Vice President of Student Affairs at Tennessee Technological University,  Dr. Robert Owens as they discuss the new college experience and the future of higher education. Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN. Find out more about Kosta and all the ways we're better together:http://kostayepifantsev.com/Find out more about Tennessee Technological University:https://www.tntech.edu/ 

Today I am talking to flautist Angela McCuiston. In our chat Angela passionately shares her story of how a series of playing-related injuries have caused her to become a Fitness Trainer for Musicians.Angela McCuiston is a NASM-CPT, CES, SFS and CETI-CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist and Cancer Exercise Specialist) and owner of Music Strong, a business that specializes in personal fitness training for musicians. Winner of the 2007 NFA Piccolo Master class, Angela received her Master of Music in Flute Performance from Florida State University and her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Tennessee Technological University. An avid performer, Angela is Assistant Principal/Piccolo of Sinfonia Gulf Coast of Destin, Nashville Philharmonic, Columbus Symphony and Nashville Flute Choir. Joining the military soon after 9/11 she recently became a member of the 313th Army Band in Huntsville, AL, after completing a 16-year tenure in the 129th Army Band in Nashville, TN.  In addition to her solo performances, she has performed with such celebrities as Kristen Chenowith, Pink Martini, Jamie Bernstein, Morgan James, Chris Mann, Nancy Griffith and Mary Wilson of the Supremes. As a trainer, Angela maintains several training locations in Nashville and also travels to give her workshops and presentations, most notably presenting at the National Flute Association Conventions in Salt Lake City, UT; Las Vegas, NV, Washington, D.C. and Orlando, FL. Among her recent workshops, she has travelled to present at Arizona State University, Florida State University, Stephen F. Austin University, Ft. Lewis University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga among others.Recently she was sought out by the Old Guard, Army Fife and Drum Corps as a special consultant to prevent playing related injuries. She has since taken up residence on the faculty of the Stetson University flute camp and has been sought out for numerous other positions including her recent appointment Fall of 2018 as Chair of the National Flute Association Performance Health Committee and adjunct flute professor at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN in August 2020.In February 2019 she published her first book: The Musician's Essential Exercises, with plans to branch out into instrument-specific volumes in the near future. During the pandemic of 2020 she recorded over 20 instrument specific workouts available for download.When she is not performing or training, Angela can be found riding her Trek road bike as many hours as there are sunshine.  She recently completed her 4th century ride (100+ miles) and has a goal to ride between 5-12 centuries and log 5,000 miles.Angela is constantly on the search for new research and her studies include Aexander Technique, Barbara Conable's “What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body” Body Mapping Class and Eva Amsler's classes in Dynamic Integration in addition to live workshops with NASM, most recently traveling to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to complete coursework in Neurokinetic Therapy.Angela's bookIn print: https://musicstrong.com/meeprint/  eBook: https://musicstrong.com/ebook/On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vyZhsvOther ActivitiesInstrument Specific workouts: https://musicstrong.com/services-instrument-specific-workouts/ (free short ones are on YouTube, these are longer and better done)Covid Comeback Challenge: https://musicstrong.com/covid-comeback-challenge2/

Amanda Fabrizio '07 is our special guest on this episode of Beyond The Tassel. Amanda is a director of Development at Tennessee Technological University. She graduated with a degree in communications at DeSales. Her specialties are event coordination/planning, annual funding, and publications. On this episode, we will discuss the value of communicating with different personalities, how college involvement can build student's skill set and how to recognize if a job is not the right fit.

Franklin Willis is an African American educator, leader, children's book author, mentor, songwriter, and scholar. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Music Education, emphasizing in Choral Music. He also earned the Master of Education Degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Belmont University. Most recently, Willis completed the Education Specialist Degree with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University. As an Elementary Music Coach, he equips teachers with instructional support and necessary resources to strengthen their professional acumen and enhance their classrooms. ​He consistently collaborates with colleagues, community organizations, local businesses, colleges, and universities. He also is passionate to advocate for the importance of music education in schools and develop a curriculum that will lead to students' higher engagement. Through his work, Willis has received national recognition for his commitment to student learning, passion for the profession, and innovative teaching practices. He is a three-time recipient of the CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Award. To learn more about Franklin's work as a music educator, check out the following platforms: Instagram: @fwillismusic Website: www.fwillismusic.com Clothing Company: www.princerhythmcompany.com

To celebrate National Women's History Month, this episode is dedicated to the countless women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math who have blazed a trail for women in STEM today.  At elliTek, a couple of women are carrying the Engineering torch today.Julie Shaw is an Applications Engineer with elliTek.  Julie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering at Tennessee Technological University.  Not only is Julie a superstar with Vision Systems, but she is a whiz when it comes to PLC Programming, HMI Programming, Mechanical Applications, and troubleshooting to name a few. Allis Burris is the outside Sales Engineer with elliTek.  Allison earned her BS in Electrical Engineering with a Mathematics minor from Western Kentucky University.  Allison excels not only in Complex Circuit Analysis, Electrical Hardware Debugging, Jig Design, and Machine Troubleshooting, but her team focus, critical thinking, and problem solving have served her well in her career.Allison took some time out of her busy schedule to talk with us about being a woman in a predominantly male work environment.Allison tells us what got her on the path to engineering.  We talk about the classes she took and how her studies prepared her for entering the workforce.  Allison lets us in on her challenges and successes as a Production Engineer and Sales Engineer.Stay tuned to hear Allison's advice for girls considering a career in engineering.  You DO NOT want to miss it!Last but not least, we highlight a few women who have paved the way for women such as Julie and Allison.  It was tough to pick just a few.  Take some time to learn more about the Women Engineers in Science History at Science Buddies.www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/women-in-science-historyReach out to us with any questions or future topics!LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/ellitek-incInstagram:  www.instagram.com/ellitekFacebook:  www.facebook.com/ellitekTwitter:  www.twitter.com/elliTek_Inc/mediaIf you don't want to click on those links, pick up the phone to call us at (865) 409-1555 ext. 804.

For more than a decade, educator, and leader, Franklin Willis has served the students and families of the Metro Nashville Public Schools community. Through music, Willis has educated, mentored, and developed young minds to be forward thinking contributors to society. A servant leader specializing in authentic culturally relevant teaching, empowering student contributions, and developing teachers to reach their full capacity, Willis finds true joy when at the service of others. As Elementary Music Coach for MNPS, he equips teachers with instructional support and necessary resources to strengthen their professional acumen and enhance their classrooms. This includes shepherding colleagues and teachers through the reality's students are faced with around equity, inclusion and racism. Through his work, he has developed a passion in the cultivation of musicianship for young minds as every child has musical potential and deserves a music teacher who will see the best in them. Willis believes that music education is a vital tool to teach students about other cultures, create community, and inspire a love for learning. Willis consistently uses his network to provide opportunities for students to utilize their passion for music for all to see. This includes producing music videos and stadium performances at CMA Fest, a four-day music festival in Nashville, TN. ​ Willis has created and facilitated professional development sessions for music teachers of all grade levels sharing his unique and relevant teaching practices. He consistently collaborates with colleagues, community organizations, local businesses, colleges, and universities to advocate for the importance of music education in our schools as well as developing curriculum that will lead to higher engagement from students. Through his work Willis has received national recognition for his commitment to student learning, his passion for the profession and his innovative teaching practices. He is a three-time recipient of the CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Award. ('16, '18, '19). ​ Willis is a children's book author and graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Music in 2009. In 2012, he earned the Master of Education Degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Belmont University. Most recently Willis completed the Education Specialist Degree with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University. To learn more about Mr. Willis, go visit his website at THIS LINK or www.fwillismusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

Did you know that when playing your instrument, that there's actually a question of ergonomics? Beyond getting the best sound possible, is there a better way to hold your instrument? Is your posture the best for you when performing? Are you standing or sitting correctly? How about that pain-related playing you experience after long hours of practicing or performing. Are the bad habits you've picked up over the years, or even in the past year of the pandemic lockdown, fixable. Does the imbalance of your instrument cause you physical pain? Angela McCuiston is here to explain it all to us. We talk about taking care of your body, along with taking care of your hearing, all things that musicians (or anyone who works in the music industry, for that matter) should pay close attention to. Angela McCuiston is a NASM-CPT, CES, SFS, and CETI-CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist and Cancer Exercise Specialist) and owner of Music Strong, a business that specializes in personal fitness training for musicians.  Winner of the 2007 NFA Piccolo Master class, Angela received her Master of Music in Flute Performance from Florida State University and her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Tennessee Technological University. An avid performer, Angela is Assistant Principal/Piccolo of Sinfonia Gulf Coast of Destin, Nashville Philharmonic, Columbus Symphony, and Nashville Flute Choir. Joining the military soon after 9/11, she recently became a member of the 313th Army Band in Huntsville, AL, after completing a 16-year tenure in the 129thArmy Band in Nashville, TN.  In addition to her solo performances, she has performed with such celebrities as Kristen Chenowith, Pink Martini, Jamie Bernstein, Morgan James, Chris Mann, Nancy Griffith, and Mary Wilson of the Supremes.  As a trainer, Angela maintains several training locations in Nashville and travels to give her workshops and presentations, most notably presenting at the National Flute Association Conventions in Salt Lake City, UT; Las Vegas, NV, Washington, D.C., and Orlando, FL. Among her recent workshops, she has traveled to present at Arizona State University, Florida State University, Stephen F. Austin University, Ft. Lewis University, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, among others. Recently she was sought out by the Old Guard, Army Fife and Drum Corps as a special consultant to prevent playing-related injuries. She has since taken up residence on the faculty of the Stetson University flute camp. She has been sought out for numerous other positions, including her recent appointment in Fall of 2018 as Chair of the National Flute Association Performance Health Committee and adjunct flute professor at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN, in August 2020. In February 2019, she published her first book: The Musician's Essential Exercises, with plans to branch out into instrument-specific volumes in the near future. During the pandemic of 2020, she recorded over 20 instrument-specific workouts available for download. When she is not performing or training, Angela can be found riding her Trek road bike as many hours as there is sunshine.  She recently completed her 4th-century ride (100+ miles) and has a goal to ride between 5-12 centuries and log 5,000 miles. The Business Side of Music ™ © 2021 Beyond the Music Co-Produced and Hosted (by the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender  Co-Producer, Creator, and Technical Advisor (the man behind the curtain): Tom Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Editor (the “ums' and “aahs' removal guy who makes us sound good): Mark Sabella Marketing and Social Media: Kaitlin Fritts Talent Acquisition and Scheduling (the one who keeps us on track) Tammy Kowalski All Around Problem Solver and keeper of the key to the vault: Connie Ribas Recorded at: The Bunker in Franklin, TN (except during the Covid 19 pandemic, then it's pretty much done VIA Skype or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender's living room… and there are a few). Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Website: businesssideofmusic.com  Stream or Download (free) businesssideofmusic.com  To submit to be interviewed: tbsomtj@gmail.com Sponsorship information businesssideofmusic.com/sponsor-affiliate/ Join our mailing list for show announcements, career advice, industry discounts, free gifts, and more.  Like Free Special Thanks to Tom Sabella and Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original “Business Side of Music” podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. For our disclaimer and all its details, please click on the applicable link on our website. The music provided for this episode is from: Artist: Tyranassaurus Ray Single: Hardass Album: NEBOF Composer: Ray Amico The earphones mentioned in this podcast are from Etymotic Research.

Greg and Darren are joined by partners at Blue Oak Investments, Brian Alfano, Cody Laughlin and John Batey. While John was unable to join the podcast, he is an integral part of the team and his absence highlights the importance of great partnerships – when one can’t make it there is someone else available to keep things moving forward. The discussion revolves around the big ideas of partnerships and systems to grow, both professionally and personally. When you discover a partner (or partners) that share your same goals it makes the journey that much more rewarding. From thinking big, to accountability to simple encouraging each other, the Blue Oak Investment team has it dialed in. One great takeaway – Track what you’re doing, or you’ll never know where you’re going.The Blue Oak Capital Team - Brian Alfaro is a real estate entrepreneur and local Houston business owner. Starting in food service operations, Brian quickly expanded his span of control in a customer focused Franchise business. Leveraging his expertise, Brian now controls a multi-location business in Fort Bend county that serves 1000’s offering an upscale coffee experience. In addition to his Commercial Real Estate experience from his Retail business, Brian is also a residential real estate investor and current licensed agent.Cody Laughlin is a real estate entrepreneur, podcaster, and meetup host with 10 years of real estate investing experience. His focus is acquisition of cash flow producing real estate with a special focus on value-add, multifamily assets. Cody is the founder of the “Prosperity Through Multifamily Real Estate Investing” podcast and the Space City Multifamily Meetup. He works along side other investors through syndication to acquire multifamily assets and is currently invested in 128 units.John is an active real estate entrepreneur and Fortune 500 Oil Trader. He has over 10 years experience managing physical and financial risk in the Petrochemical business. John received both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and his MBA from University of Tennessee. As active real estate investors since 2015, John and Alison have been investors in 2000+ multifamily units and private money lending. With the increase in housing costs and the under served workforce housing market, their investment philosophy centers on providing affordable, and safe apartment communities. Multifamily equity portfolio consists of 2,000+ apartment units across 9 multifamily ventures. The Blue Oak Capital team may be reached at the following –https://blueoakinvests.com/Brian Alfano – brian@blueoakinvests.comCody Laughlin – cody@blueoakinvests.comJohn Batey – john@blueoakinvests.com Resources Mentioned – Active Campaign – https://www.activecampaign.com/Make Time – Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky – https://maketime.blog/Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny – Tony Evans - https://www.amazon.com/Detours-Unpredictable-Path-Your-Destiny/dp/1433686597 Sign up for our newsletter HERE. Greg Scully Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.com Darren Light Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comOr reach us on any of the following links:

David Huffaker is known for his dedication to client's satisfaction. He is a man of high integrity and is passionate about providing a smoother, more enjoyable real estate experience. His commitment to managing every detail of your sale or purchase of a home is unparalleled. David is a true professional and provides superb real estate experiences for everyone involved in a transaction. Born and raised in Nashville, David graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's degree in Business Management. With over 14 years of real estate experience and an exceptional comprehension of current mortgage practices, David guides his buyer's to outstanding homes at fair values that will grow as valuable investments for years to come. It is important to him to navigate his buyer's to homes that truly improve their quality of life. As the father of three young boys, David realizes the importance of getting top dollar for his seller's home in a reasonable amount of time. He understands your investment and the impact every dollar makes on future plans. David implements effective marketing campaigns that focus on short market times and strong offers from ready, willing and able buyers.

Cody Laughlin is a Managing Partner at Blue Oak Capital. -a Texas-based real estate investment company focused on acquisitions of multifamily assets He is the proud husband and father to 3 beautiful children Cody has been investing in real estate since 2010 when he began investing in SF rentals after becoming an accidental landlord and is now both an active and passive investor in multifamily real estate. He is the host of the “Prosperity Through Multifamily Real Estate Investing” podcast and the co-host of the South Texas Multifamily and More-Houston Chapter Meetup. John is a Commodity Trader and real estate, entrepreneur. He has over 10 years of experience managing physical and financial risks in the Petrochemical business. John received both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, and his MBA in Finance from the University of Tennessee. As active real estate investors since 2015, John is an investor in 2000+ multifamily units. Tune in as Cody and John explain the fundamentals to syndications!

Dr. Jeffery Elliott, originally from Clarksville, Tennessee is married to his college sweetheart with two grown daughters. He earned his BSEE from Tennessee Technological University and worked as an Electrical Engineer for twenty years.Dr. Elliott has worked in the Dallas, Texas area, Rockford, Illinois, and Seattle, Washington area for such companies as Texas Instruments, Sundstrand, Boeing, Allied Signal, and Honeywell.He earned an M. Div. from what is now Gateway Seminary and a D. Min. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has been a pastor for more than twenty years. He has pastored in Washington, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.“I am very concerned by the biblical illiteracy in America, even in our churches. So many reject Jesus based on a false image created by academia and popular media, never knowing the real Jesus. I write to help introduce people to the real Jesus of the Bible.”Dr. Elliott is available to speak at your church or event. You may contact him at RevJDElliott@gmail.comAbout the book:Have you ever wondered why the Apostles believed Jesus to the point of dying for that belief? In less than fifty years, a pagan world was turned upside down by Jesus fever. Everyone wanted to be like Jesus. His followers were called "little Christs," or Christians. Converts were being added to the local church daily, and the message of the gospel was exciting. But today, Jesus has become a ridiculed figure in society and an embarrassment to Christians. What happened?In Restoring Jesus, you will see the gospels in a fresh light that goes back to the first century to discover who Jesus really is. Author Dr. Jeffery Elliott invites you to think about why the apostles believed in Jesus so strongly that they were willing to die torturous deaths--what made them so confident in Jesus' identity? But through their own eyewitness accounts, we can have our sight restored to the truth and believe in Jesus just as the apostles did.Read ancient prophecies, revel in divine signs, explore eyewitness accounts, and comb through historical documents to find the hidden truth that is missing from the church today. Although many in the church today have had their eyes diverted from the truth of Jesus's identity, you can look to the Word and once again see the powerful, life-transforming truth of Christ.https://www.restoringjesus.com/https://www.facebook.com/Restoring-Jesus-100506821643229https://twitter.com/Jeffery99188505https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeffery-elliott-60198356https://vimeo.com/290918402https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCve8qvr9tkZX5seWr0lX5hQAs always, thanks for spending your moments with us. To continue the conversation, drop by the Moments with Moni Facebook Page or Community Group.https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoniSubscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message atmomentswithmoni1@gmail.com or call and leave a voice message and I may use it on upcoming...

Jeremy Thiel Interviews Jim Hensel Mayhem Mindset and the power of identity. Jim shares insights to cultivating a plan to develop your Be with in the confines of "The Game" that is played with-in Mayhem Mindset. Jim also shares insights into Rich Froning's mindset and his ability to prioritize his purpose and values for success beyond the competition floor. Jim Hensel is an author, speaker, teacher, and coach. He is the Mindset and Culture Coach at CrossFit Mayhem in Cookeville, Tennessee, home of CrossFit Games Champion, Rich Froning. Hensel has served in multiple roles throughout his career including Director of Football Culture and Player Development at both the University of Northern Colorado and Tennessee Technological University. Hensel's personal development process is currently part of the curriculum at Middle Tennessee State University's CBHS Center for Student Coaching and Success. He is also a co-host of the Froning and Friends Podcast alongside Elly Kabboord and Rich Froning. Jim has dedicated his career to helping others define themselves and create personal philosophy, vision, and purpose. He has worked with individuals and organizations across the country along with pioneering the Culture Coach positions at two universities while developing the Mayhem Mindset online course and process, designed to help you create identity and purpose for your life while developing language that will allow you to become 100% of the person you were created to BE. Jeremy Thiel “A commitment to excellence in business and increasing quality of life is for everyone he encounters is a signature trait of a leader. “ Focused on challenging himself and those around him to consistent excellence. Blessed with the heart of an athlete, the mind of a leader, and an entrepreneurial spirit Jeremy is not only effective in his approach to business but also extremely gifted in motivating people to achieve their own goals. His intense drive and dedication to succeed in life has laid the foundation for his innovative approach to leadership.

Want to know the latest on the E-Commerce space? Then don't miss this episode! Join host Hugh Duffy as he talks with Marilyn Parham, Founder and CEO of The Bottom Line® CPA, about the opportunities and challenges in E-Commerce. Parham explains the importance of finding a niche and mastering it and that's how she discovered the E-Commerce community. Tune into why she started their own Amazon channel to sell products as well. Marilyn Parham, Founder and CEO of The Bottom Line® CPA Facebook (Bottom Line) I Facebook (ProfitHERO) I Facebook (Digitax PRO) Marilyn serves as the Founder + CEO of The Bottom Line® CPA, a sole proprietor business she started in 1996 to help small business owners and contribute to her family’s finances. The business now serves more than 250+ clients in all 50 U.S. States, including international sellers! She is also co-Founder of DigiTax PRO™ and ProfitHERO™, online brands that serve eCommerce and Online Business too. Marilyn graduated with a B.S. in Accounting in 1989 from Tennessee Technological University. Her CPA Certification was obtained in September 1993. She has been highlighted for many years as one of Hubdoc’s Top 50 Cloud Accountants in North America and actively served on the Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC) from 2016-2018. Accounting Marketing Doesn't Suck is produced by Build Your Firm, leaders of marketing for accountants. Questions or Feedback? Email us at podcast@buildyourfirm.com

Terry Lancaster-  I have worked with thousands of successful salespeople and entrepreneurs offering proven strategies for making the cash register ring. I can help you build your personal brand, find your authentic voice and tell your story to the world because here's the thing: The Story You Tell The World Changes Your World. My book BETTER! Self Help For The Rest Of Us is an Amazon #1 Best Seller with glowing reviews from around the world thanking me for the understandable, actionable, life-changing ideas and stories. I am a contributing writer for Forbes, The Good Men Project, and Dealer Marketing. I have spoken to audiences from coast to coast at TedX, The National Association of Broadcasters, and the National Automobile Dealers Association. I only take the stage to do two things – change lives and chew gum. And I'm all out of gum. Some speakers like to brag that they train the trainers; well, I close the closers. As the VP of Making Sh!t Happen for Instant Events Automotive Advertising, I have sold to the toughest negotiators in the world, car dealers, producing the biggest, loudest, most attention grabbing ads in the history of big, loud, attention grabbing ads for dealerships from Moose Jaw to Miami, most of the time working from home in my underwear. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, I have a degree in English/Journalism from Tennessee Technological University, where I learned how to program ginormous room-sized computers using a deck of cards and a rubber band, and how to edit newspaper and radio ads using a ruler, a razor blade, and scotch tape. While all of that may make me sound MacGyver cool, it hasn’t come in handy much since graduation. Mary, my wife of 30 years, and I are the proud parents of three daughters and like every other middle-aged, overweight, native southerner, I spend most of my time at the ice rink playing hockey.Website: TerryLancaster.com Listen to another #12minconvo

Ashleigh S. Chapman, JD dedicated her life to ending exploitation and protecting vulnerable populations as a child, when her family first began caring for children in need.  She has worked solely on these issues for the past 18+ years professionally and travels extensively to strengthen the movement.  Her passion and focus areas are in helping to reform systems of care, strengthening community collaborations, increasing multi-sector engagement, and building the solutions needed to increase the impact of all justice advocates in the field. Prior to founding the AFRJ (https://engagetogether.com/), Ashleigh served as the co-founder and Director of the Center for Global Justice at Regent University School of Law in Virginia; the Director of a non-profit serving thousands of at-risk youth in Tennessee; a Children's Pastor; and a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in foster care. Ashleigh is a licensed attorney in the state of Virginia. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Juris Doctorate from Regent University School of Law, receiving the school’s Most Outstanding Graduate award, and Summa Cum Laude with her B.S. from Tennessee Technological University.

Barry E. Wilmore (Captain, U.S. Navy) is a veteran of two spaceflights and has accumulated 178 days in space. In 2014, Wilmore served as a Flight Engineer for Expedition 41 until November when he assumed command of the station upon arrival of the Expedition 42 crew. He returned to Earth in March 2015. During this mission, he logged 167 days in space and performed four spacewalks. In 2009, Wilmore served as a pilot aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis for STS-129. Wilmore is from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and earned degrees from Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee. He is a captain in the U.S. Navy. Personal Data:Wilmore is married to the former Miss Deanna Newport of Helenwood, Tennessee and they have two daughters. He was raised in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee where his parents Eugene and Faye Wilmore still reside. His brother Jack and family reside in Franklin, Tennessee. Education:Mount Juliet High School, Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University. Master of Science in Aviation Systems, University of Tennessee. Experience:Wilmore has accumulated more than 7,000 flight hours and 663 carrier landings, all in tactical jet aircraft, and is a graduate of the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS). During his tenure as a fleet Naval officer and pilot, Wilmore completed four operational deployments, flying the A-7E and FA 18 aircraft from the decks of the USS Forrestal, USS Kennedy, USS Enterprise and the USS Eisenhower aircraft carriers. He has flown missions in support of Operations Desert Storm, Desert Shield and Southern Watch over the skies of Iraq, as well as missions over Bosnia in support of United States and NATO interests. Wilmore successfully completed 21 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm while operating from the flight deck of the USS Kennedy. His most recent operational deployment was aboard the USS Eisenhower with the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA-34), an F/A-18 squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. As a Navy test pilot, Wilmore participated in all aspects of the initial development of the T-45 jet trainer to include initial carrier landing certification and high angle of attack flight tests. His test tour also included a stint at USNTPS as a systems and fixed wing Flight Test Instructor. Prior to his selection to NASA, Wilmore was on exchange to the United States Air Force as a Flight Test Instructor at the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California.NASA Experience:Selected as an astronaut by NASA in July 2000, Wilmore reported for training in August 2000. Following the completion of two years of training and evaluation, he was assigned technical duties representing the Astronaut Office on all propulsion systems issues including the space shuttle main engines, solid rocket motor, external tank, and also led the astronaut support team that traveled to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in support of launch and landing operations. To date Wilmore has logged 178 days in space. He completed his first flight as pilot on STS-129 where he logged more than 259 hours (11 days) in space. From September to November 2014, he served as Flight Engineer aboard the International Space Station for Expedition 41 and then as commander of Expedition 42 from November 2014 to March 2015 totaling 167 days in space. Spaceflight Experience:STS-129 (November 16 through November 29, 2009). This was the 31st shuttle flight to the International Space Station. During the mission, the crew delivered two Express Logistics Carrier (ELC racks) and about 30,000 pounds of replacement parts to maintain the station’s proper orientation in space. The mission also featured three spacewalks. The STS-129 mission was completed in 10 days, 19 hours, 16 minutes and 13 seconds, traveling 4.5 million miles in 171 orbits, and returned to Earth bringing back with them NASA astronaut, Nicole Stott, following her tour of duty aboard the station. Expedition 41/42 (September 25, 2014 through March 12, 2015). Wilmore and cosmonauts Elena Serova and Alexander Samokutyaev launched to the International Space Station in a Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Wilmore assumed command of the station in November 2014. On March 12, 2015 the Expedition 42 crew safely touched down in Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan after a 167 day mission aboard the International Space Station. Wilmore performed three spacewalks to prepare for new international docking adapters and future U.S. commercial crew spacecraft. In addition, he completed a spacewalk with fellow astronaut Reid Wiseman to replace a failed voltage regulator. Wilmore now has logged 178 days in space and has 25 hours and 36 minutes of time in four spacewalks. Awards/Honors:Personal Decorations Include: The Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Two Navy Meritorious Service Medals, Five Air Medals, Three with Combat 'V' designation, Six Navy Commendation Medals, Three of which also hold the Combat 'V' designation, The NASA Distinguished Service Medal, Two NASA Space Flight Medals and Two Navy Achievement Medals. Other Awards Include: Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) “Distinguished Naval Graduate.” Initial Naval Flight Training “Commodores List with Distinction.” United States Atlantic Fleet “Light Attack Wing One - Pilot of the Year” (1991). U.S. Atlantic Fleet "Strike Fighter Aviator of the Year" (1999). Recipient of the Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic “Scott Speicher Award” for Weapons Employment Excellence (1998). Tennessee Technological University “Sports Hall of Fame” Inductee for football (2003). Tennessee Technological University Outstanding Alumnus and Engineer of Distinction (2010). Honorary Doctorate, Tennessee Technological University (2012), University of Tennessee Accomplished Alumni Award (2015). University of Tennessee Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering (MABE) Hall of Fame Inductee (2017). NCAA Theodore Roosevelt Award (2018). Pronunciation:BEAR-ee WILL-more

Barry E. Wilmore (Captain, U.S. Navy) is a veteran of two spaceflights and has accumulated 178 days in space. In 2014, Wilmore served as a Flight Engineer for Expedition 41 until November when he assumed command of the station upon arrival of the Expedition 42 crew. He returned to Earth in March 2015. During this mission, he logged 167 days in space and performed four spacewalks. In 2009, Wilmore served as a pilot aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis for STS-129. Wilmore is from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and earned degrees from Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee. He is a captain in the U.S. Navy. NASA Experience:Selected as an astronaut by NASA in July 2000, Wilmore reported for training in August 2000. Following the completion of two years of training and evaluation, he was assigned technical duties representing the Astronaut Office on all propulsion systems issues including the space shuttle main engines, solid rocket motor, external tank, and also led the astronaut support team that traveled to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in support of launch and landing operations. To date Wilmore has logged 178 days in space. He completed his first flight as pilot on STS-129 where he logged more than 259 hours (11 days) in space. From September to November 2014, he served as Flight Engineer aboard the International Space Station for Expedition 41 and then as commander of Expedition 42 from November 2014 to March 2015 totaling 167 days in space. Spaceflight Experience:STS-129 (November 16 through November 29, 2009). This was the 31st shuttle flight to the International Space Station. During the mission, the crew delivered two Express Logistics Carrier (ELC racks) and about 30,000 pounds of replacement parts to maintain the station’s proper orientation in space. The mission also featured three spacewalks. The STS-129 mission was completed in 10 days, 19 hours, 16 minutes and 13 seconds, traveling 4.5 million miles in 171 orbits, and returned to Earth bringing back with them NASA astronaut, Nicole Stott, following her tour of duty aboard the station. Expedition 41/42 (September 25, 2014 through March 12, 2015). Wilmore and cosmonauts Elena Serova and Alexander Samokutyaev launched to the International Space Station in a Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Wilmore assumed command of the station in November 2014. On March 12, 2015 the Expedition 42 crew safely touched down in Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan after a 167 day mission aboard the International Space Station. Wilmore performed three spacewalks to prepare for new international docking adapters and future U.S. commercial crew spacecraft. In addition, he completed a spacewalk with fellow astronaut Reid Wiseman to replace a failed voltage regulator. Wilmore now has logged 178 days in space and has 25 hours and 36 minutes of time in four spacewalks. Awards/Honors:Personal Decorations Include: The Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Two Navy Meritorious Service Medals, Five Air Medals, Three with Combat 'V' designation, Six Navy Commendation Medals, Three of which also hold the Combat 'V' designation, The NASA Distinguished Service Medal, Two NASA Space Flight Medals and Two Navy Achievement Medals. Other Awards Include: Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) “Distinguished Naval Graduate.” Initial Naval Flight Training “Commodores List with Distinction.” United States Atlantic Fleet “Light Attack Wing One - Pilot of the Year” (1991). U.S. Atlantic Fleet "Strike Fighter Aviator of the Year" (1999). Recipient of the Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic “Scott Speicher Award” for Weapons Employment Excellence (1998). Tennessee Technological University “Sports Hall of Fame” Inductee for football (2003). Tennessee Technological University Outstanding Alumnus and Engineer of Distinction (2010). Honorary Doctorate, Tennessee Technological University (2012), University of Tennessee Accomplished Alumni Award (2015). University of Tennessee Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering (MABE) Hall of Fame Inductee (2017). NCAA Theodore Roosevelt Award (2018). Listen to Barry's Christian Testimony here

Have you ever considered taking your skill set and training to the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship? What would it look like to start exploring a career in the marketplace? Here to share her story and encourage postdocs and researchers like you is Vanderbilt University’s, Deanna Meador.  Deanna is the assistant director of the Wond’ry at Vanderbilt University. She joined Vanderbilt in 2009 where she began working with the Peabody Research Institute (PRI), now the Peabody Research Office.  Deanna and her husband Jason became entrepreneurs in 2007 when they founded a mineral makeup business that grew to multiple retail locations in two states that they ran together until it was acquired by another company. She is 1 of 3 inventors developing a new edtech platform that will allow early childhood professionals to collect data, compare that data, and receive tailored feedback to improve classroom practices for our youngest students. The classroom practices measured by the tool have been demonstrated to relate to children’s academic performance. This work is funded by the National Science Foundation.  Deanna received her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Middle Tennessee State University and her M.A. in Educational Psychology and Counseling from Tennessee Technological University.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [1:00] Mark introduces his guest, Deanna Meador.  [2:35] Deanna talks about the Wond’ry at Vanderbilt University.  [6:20] What is the Innovation Garage?  [10:00] Deanna reflects on the impact of the Wond’ry.  [13:00] How students and researchers from different disciplines come together.  [16:00] What led to the creation of the Wond’ry? How did Deanna end up at Vanderbilt?  [23:15] Deanna’s advice for students who want to get involved with startups.  [26:45] The benefit of working in a team environment.  [29:00] Don’t be afraid about talking about your idea!  [31:30] Red flags for budding entrepreneurs.  [36:50] Simplifying your message.  [38:15] Turn your ideas into action! [41:20] Closing thoughts.  Connect with Deanna Meador Deanna on LinkedIn Resources & People Mentioned The Wond’ry at Vanderbilt University The Innovation Garage What is the Wond’ry?  What if there were a program wholly dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship at your college or university? Would you explore a program like that? Too often, researchers and postdocs miss out on marketplace opportunities to use their skill sets simply because they haven’t been exposed to the possibilities. Thankfully - innovative programs like the Wond’ry at Vanderbilt University are hard at work to change that narrative.  The Wond’ry is the epicenter for innovation and entrepreneurship at Vanderbilt University. Its three-story, 13,000-square foot space, located adjacent to the Engineering and Science Building, facilitates transinstitutional collaboration between students and faculty from all schools, levels, and disciplines. From engineers to scientists to entrepreneurs to artists, the Wond’ry is the primary point of connection for students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. At the Wond’ry there is something for everyone, from speaker series and workshops to maker spaces, interactive art exhibits and unique corporate partnerships. The Wond’ry provides students opportunities to gain real-world experience in creating new processes, building new technologies, and forming fresh insights. Turn your ideas into action! What is the difference between someone who makes an impact in the world and someone who doesn’t? The key ingredient is action. Action is the catalyst that takes a dormant idea and moves it into the realm of reality. Does that mean that every action-taker is an innovative entrepreneur? Not by a long shot. Taking action is the critical first step that’s needed before you can get to the fun part - experimentation and innovation.  One of the best ways to take action and start exploring the viability of your idea is to talk about it. Many budding entrepreneurs that Deanna mentors to at the Wond’ry are concerned that talking about their ideas will lead to someone stealing it. In Deanna’s experience, those concerns are largely overblown. Most researchers and postdocs aren’t out to steal your ideas - they are too busy trying to make their ideas and innovations a reality. Deanna also encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to keep an open mind when it comes to funding their innovations. The typical route of raising millions and millions of dollars isn’t always the best route to take - there are more options out there.  This is just a snapshot of Mark’s wide-ranging conversation with Deanna. To hear their full conversation - make sure to listen to this episode of When Science Speaks.  Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

Ashley and Kassam Bhegani are both born and raised in Nashville, TN. They are alumni at Tennessee Technological University with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business and Civil Engineering. They have been married for over 8 years and have two children, son Kassam and daughter Keira. Kassam and Ashley long aspired to own their own businesses but were not sure which industry to enter or how to begin. In 2014, after experiencing long waiting lists for their daughter at their local childcare centers, Ashley expressed interest in opening one in the area. They soon decided to take on that challenge, starting their first childcare business, Children’s Corner at Main Street, October 2014 in Spring Hill, TN. After many lessons and persistence, they have now acquired two additional centers. With a clearer vision of how to merge their passions and training/educational backgrounds, they have been growing their footprint in the engineering and real estate industries. Their umbrella corporation, Bhegani Enterprises, Inc. encompasses the engineering, real estate, and education industries. They prioritize childcare center acquisitions, offer civil engineering consultancy services and STEM workshops/tutoring. Now, Ashley and Kassam are actively seeking two childcare center acquisitions and are excited about the positive impact this will bring to the local community and overall goals. www.bheganienterprises.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 044 - Jim Hensel is an author, speaker, teacher, and coach.  He has served in multiple roles throughout his career including Director of Football Culture and Player Development at the University of Northern Colorado and Tennessee Technological University. He has dedicated his career to helping others define themselves and create personal philosophy, vision, and purpose. In partnership with Rich Froning and Crossfit Mayhem, Jim is a co-host on the Froning and Friends podcast and coaches individuals and organizations across the world through the Mayhem Mindset process. Jim is an avid Crossfit enthusiast and has a CrossFit Level 1 certification. Before you listen to this episode, we challenge you to ask yourself these three questions:Who are you?What do you believe?Where are you going?Can you answer these questions in under 30 seconds? Can you articulate your thoughts and beliefs into words that guide your decisions and actions? Are you ready for life's challenges, or better yet, are you prepared?"In The Biggest Moments Of Opportunity In Your Life Or In Your Darkest Hour, Will You Be Enough? Can You Count On Yourself, And Can Others Count On You? If Everything You Rely On Was Taken From You, And You Had To Stand Alone In Front Of The World And Define Yourself, What Would You Say?"

Charles Decker taught at Tennessee Technological University for 35 years. He has performed in thousands of concerts and toured with the United States Army Field Band. In this episode, he talks about how to train young students to be professionals when they graduate college. He discusses what it takes to be a successful musician and […] The post Music on Purpose E017: Charles Decker, Retired Professor of Trumpet Tennessee Tech University appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

Iraq’s Kurds have been making international headlines since September after forging ahead with their independence referendum, despite regional and international warnings. They are the only one of the Middle East's Kurdish communities to have their own regional government. The other notable communities are in Turkey, Iran and Syria. So who are the Kurds? Origins “They are a separate ethnic group, living in the Middle East where Turkey, Iran, Syria and Iraq meet. They have been there as long as we know,” says Michael Gunter, a professor at the Tennessee Technological University, who has been researching and writing about the Kurds for over 30 years. And as Gérard Gauthier, an anthropologist and researcher at the Kurdish Institute of Paris, adds ”You also have Kurds in the former Soviet Union [….] There have been Kurds in Pakistan, in Afghanistan, in Georgia, you even have Kurds, I suspect, in China as well. So they are present in a lot of places. But basically the heart of their area is the Middle East.” While an actual Kurdish state is harder to trace in history, the fact remains that the Kurdish people have been in the Middle East region since as far back as 400BC. Contact with ancient Greece In fact, an ancient Greek general by the name of Xenophon details this in his work, Anabasis (The March Up Country). “Xenophon was the head of a troop of 10,000 Greek mercenaries and they were working for a Persian king," explains Gauthier. "And they were defeated and they had to leave Tsifphon, which is near Baghdad, at the time and had to walk all the way back to Greece. At one point they found a tribe of mountain people who blocked their passage, and those people described themselves as Kardokhoy.” It's hard to verify 100 percent if the Kurds were in fact this Kardokhoy or Karochi group and another theory states they are descendants of the Medes, an ancient people who lived in the north-west of what is now Iran. “The Kurds themselves claim to be the descendants of the Medes," adds Gunter. "The Medes were an Assyrian empire in 612BC. But we're not absolutely sure of that. The origins of the Kurds are lost in history. But they certainly have been there for a long time." Tribal allegiances The Kurds speak a language that is similar to Persian but unrelated to Arabic or Turkish. In fact, Gunter points out that the Kurds are a “separate ethnic group, completely different from the Turks and Arabs. [They] speak an Indo-European language, so they are related to the Iranians.” Even though there was a common language and culture among the Kurds, as was the case among other ethnic groups in the area, Kurdish unity was often based on tribal lines. This idea of fidelity to tribal lines goes back as far as the Middle Ages, says Gauthier, as it was important in “ keeping the communities together in times when you had the big wars and destruction” such as the Crusaders and the invasion of the Mongols. He adds that such events brought along destruction to the Middle East and so divisions along tribal lines would have been reinforced. Arrival of Islam During the seventh century, Islam spread from the Arabian Peninsula, bringing another unifying element to the Kurds: religion. Although uniting the Kurds under one banner was not really what was happening. “Because at the time of the empires -- Ottoman empires, Persian empires -- even before when it was the Caliph and you had a united Middle East with a Muslim caliph, then you had a lot of different communities in there. You had Turks, you had Arabs, Persians, Kurds, and the people they had unity and the banner of Islam basically,” explains Gauthier. He adds that like the other groups within the Ottoman Empire, the Kurds would also have spoken several languages. One famous Kurd from the Abbasid Muslim Caliphate was Saladin; he was a sultan, though he also received the title of king, but he was known for leading Islamic forces against the European Crusaders. After his big victory, however, he was revered not for his ethnicity as a Kurd but simply for being a great fighter. Independence So we see that the Kurds have always been a part of the regional history of the Middle East. But have they ever had independent states? “Well into the 19th century there were Kurdish immigrants who by today's standards meet many of the criteria for independence,” says Gunter. “And there's an ancient Kurdish history called Sharafnama, written by Sharaf al-Din Bitlisi in 1596, in which he talks about at least five Kurdish dynasties or emirates in the past that had the attributes of what we would today call independence. So it's possible to say that in effect there were independent Kurdish entities four to five hundred years ago which were eventually wiped out by the Ottoman and Persian empires.” Gauthier notes that al-Din Bitlisi was in fact a Kurd, although the manuscripts were written in Persian, since he was an administrator in the Ottoman Empire and also with the Savafid shahs, the rival Persian dynasty at the time. He began to put to paper the history of the Kurdish local dynasties. As Gauthier explains, Bitlisi wondered if they, the Kurds, had their own prince who could lead them; perhaps they would no longer be exploited by the Turks, Persians and Arabs. So already by the 16th century, we see that the Kurdish people, under Ottoman rule by then, were feeling the pinch. One mustn’t forget that under Ottoman rule, different ethnic and cultural groups were living side by side; but no one had independence. Each province, such as Syria, or Egypt, was ruled by a chosen representative of the Ottomans. The idea of the nation-state The notion of the nation-state as it is currently understood is a modern idea, appearing at the end of the 19th-century. It was really after World War I, which saw the disintegration of the Ottoman empire, that the push for nation-states took effect in the Middle East. “Obviously there was a big push for the idea of a nation-state with Kurds at the end of the Ottoman empire because the people had to choose,” says Gauthier. “A lot of those Kurds, they were generals, officers, administrators to the Ottoman empire, they had Ottoman identity.” And so when the Ottoman empire ceased to exist, many Kurds had to make a choice. And this is where the Kurds may have had a chance to have a state. But don’t forget they had spent years spread out over the region. So when Turkey, Iraq and Syria all pushed for independent states in response to the mandates run by Western powers that replaced the Ottomans, the Kurds found themselves in the middle of it all. “Then in 1918 when the modern state system was created, you created another division between Kurds: Turkish Kurds, Iranian Kurds, Iraqi Kurds and Syrian Kurds” explains Gunter. “That's been going on for a 100 years now. So that's another way the Kurds are divided between the four states that they live in.” In fact, the Kurds almost had a state. As the big Western powers were carving up the Middle East, the 1920 Treaty of Sèvres proposed a Kurdish state in part of what was to become Turkey, although the Kurdish nationalists themselves could not agree on what its borders should be. But the treaty was rejected by the creator of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who launched a war against the Greeks, Italians, British and French. “He [Ataturk] first recruited them [Kurds] against the imperialists, saying we are going to set up a state, which will be a state of brotherhood between Turks and Kurds and when he won he told them there [are] no Kurds,” explains Gauthier. Added to that problem was the fact that the Kurds didn’t have a central figure to bring them together to push for their own state at the time. So they turned to the British. The British were in the north of Iraq and were initially interested in creating a Kurdish state, as a kind of buffer state between Iraq and Mustafa Kemal’s Turkey. “But then they discovered the oil, so they forgot about this buffer state,” says Gauthier. So the Kurdish populations were absorbed into Iran, Syria, Iraq and Turkey. But constant tensions between the Kurdish communities and their country’s governments have always been a reason for them to push for their own state. In the case of Iraq’s Kurds, the US's 2003 invasion of Iras gave them outside support to set up their autonomous region, says Gunter. But as Iraqi’s Kurds face the consequences of pushing ahead with their quest for independence, Falah Mustafa, the foreign minister of the Kurdish Regional Government says that the Kurds are “a different nation”. Their efforts for independence have not worked out thus far, but “we tried our best, we went to Baghdad, we played a positive role. …. we should not be punished. We have to be realistic.”

Katie Smithson picks her battles. Even well-meaning colleagues occasionally make insulting or offensive comments, and a professional woman has to decide what she can brush off and what she simply cannot accept. Though the lines can be blurry, nine years in the industry have taught Katie how to establish boundaries and present herself as a professional. Katie grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, and went to school at Tennessee Technological University. Discouraged by the boys’ club that was electrical engineering, she changed her plans and pursued a degree in marketing. Her first foray into sales and customer service was at a Sprint/Nextel store back in Franklin, where she saw the first MLS searches on a Blackberry. After a move to Knoxville, Katie worked in marketing for a local mortgage company that happened to use CRS Data for tax purposes. Tired of spending her days in a cubicle, she noticed an opening for a trainer at CRS. Katie won them over and secured her first job in real estate. After four years working with agents, realtors and MLS execs to implement the use of CRS products, Katie had a conversation with Greg in a lobby bar at CMLS Boston, and the rest is history. She has worked at W+R Studios for five years, serving as Director of MLS Services since 2016.  Today she shares the details of her activism through the Georgia Women’s Policy Institute, the challenges for women in the real estate industry, and her advice around establishing professional boundaries.  What’s Discussed:  Why Katie gave up on electrical engineering to pursue a marketing degree  Katie’s early sales and customer service experience at Sprint/Nextel How Katie got involved with the real estate industry Katie’s role as Director of MLS Services at W+R Studios The shift from training to sales Katie’s work with the Georgia Women’s Policy Institute - Issues affecting women, children - Get in front of legislators  The challenges for women in the real estate industry How Katie establishes boundaries as a professional woman The complications of alcohol as part of industry culture How Katie’s reputation in the industry has improved her experience with sexism Katie’s advice for women coming up in the industry - Keep your head on straight - Maintain professionalism  - Have a buddy The challenge of dressing appropriately for women in a business environment Katie’s recommendations around resources for sales executives Resources: CRS Data Arianna Huffington on Repeating Outfits ‘The Rock’ Test for Sexual Harassment  Inc. Magazine Connect with Katie Smithson: W+R Studios Georgia Women’s Policy Institute Katie on LinkedIn

Serving as only the 9th President of Tennessee Technological University, Dr. Phil Oldham knows the delicate balance of building on a strong foundation to further an organization. Dr. Oldham has both a science background and long list of achievements in collegiate academia, but his true passion is innovation and creating new opportunities. In this episode, Oldham shares about his roots in the Upper Cumberland, his views on entrepreneurship, and the role that Tennessee Tech plays in our area. Not only do we get to pick Dr. Oldham’s brain on university advancement and upcoming changes to the campus, we also get to know him a little more as a person and member of our community.

In this episode of Research2Practice, Seth King and Chris Lemons discuss the results of their synthesis of literature relating to math interventions for students with ASD, strategies that seem to promote positive student outcomes, how teachers can identify effective practices to implement in the classroom, and resources for identifying evidence-based practices in mathematics. Seth King, an Assistant Professor at Tennessee Technological University's Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Chris Lemons, an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

This week, we talk with Luther Mercer in Memphis, TN. Luther is the Advocacy Director at Tennessee Charter School Center. Luther brings a wealth of background and experience having worked in education, government relations and policy for over 15 years. Luther holds degres from Tennessee Technological University and Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He studied International Trade Law, International Criminal Law and the Islamic Legal System at American University in Cairo. He holds certificates in TEFL Methodology and Mandarin Chinese and Culture from Beijing University, and an Instructor's License in Entrepreneurship Training from the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. On today's episode, Luther shares his advice on working in public policy and transitioning to the field of education for the first time. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes to ensure you don't miss an episode. To learn more about the Tennessee Charter School Center, visit their website at http://tnchartercenter.org/.

We have an energetic ball of fun guest with us today.  Her name is Angela McCuiston..  We will be discussing the dysfunction in general population and why corrective exercises or so important. Angela McCuiston is a NASM-CPT, CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist) and owner of Music Strong, a business that specializes in personal fitness training for musicians. Winner of the 2007 NFA Piccolo Master class, Angela received her Master of Music in Flute Performance from Florida State University and her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Tennessee Technological University. An avid performer, Angela is Assistant Principal/Piccolo of Sinfonia Gulf Coast of Destin, section leader and soloist of the 129th Army Band in Nashville, TN, and performs with the Nashville Philharmonic, Columbus Symphony and Nashville Flute Choir. She has performed with such celebrities as Pink Martini, Katherine Jolley, Nancy Griffith and Caroline Goulding. Angela is constantly on the search for new research and her studies include Alexander Technique, Barbara Conable’s “What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body” Body Mapping Class and Eva Amsler’s classes in Dynamic Integration in addition to live workshops with NASM, most recently completing the 2-day advanced workshop in Denver in August 2014. www.musicstrong.com   The post #35 Angela McCuiston – The dysfunction in general population and why corrective exercises is so important appeared first on Eric W Su.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott explores a place feared and abhorred by many believers—strip clubs. He dives into a unique ministry and a book that shares the love of Christ with folks who partake in a sinful venture. Pastor Todd Stevens and his wife, Erin, both grew up in the Nashville area. They originally met during their years at Tennessee Technological University. They moved back to Nashville in March of 2000 after living in Greenville, South Carolina for six years. They now have three boys. As you can imagine, there is never a dull moment at their home. How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts Of Kindness spotlights the ministry at Todd Stevens' church in Nashville, TN, Friendship Community Church, where he serves as the lead pastor. The congregation is known for bringing creative ways to show God's love to the community, which can be as simple as buying lunch for the person in line behind you or even starting Nashville Strip Church. During a twenty-one-day fast, Erin prayed for God's guidance and He told her, “feed the strippers.” She heeded the godly call and began serving food to strippers and other employees at a Nashville strip club. She didn't take a Bible and she didn't preach; she just showered the love of Jesus on everyone. Before long, questions were being asked about Erin's faith that led to one of the strippers turning her life over to Christ, going to college, and pursuing a degree in law enforcement. This woman now helps Erin with the Nashville Strip Church ministry. Visit this unique ministry at www.stripchurch.com.