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Guest: Courtney Stanford Guest Bio: Courtney Stanford, CCIM is a Managing Director at SVN Dunn Commercial where she facilitates the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of industrial properties in the Mid-Cities market of Dallas-Fort Worth. In addition to her role as a producer, Courtney also assists with the management and strategic direction of the firm as a whole. Courtney graduated from Texas Christian University in 2012 and earned her CCIM designation in 2019. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the North Texas CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Chapter as immediate Past President & is the Co-founder & Past President of IWIRE North Texas (Industrial Women in Real Estate). Courtney is also an active member of NTCAR (North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors), the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (TREC), a Member Associate of the SIOR North Texas Chapter & active volunteer with the Fort Worth Junior League. When not driving around to explore a new industrial facility in the area, Courtney enjoys practicing yoga, playing golf, or engaging in a game of Mahjong. She also likes spending time with her husband, Adam Stanford, and their three dogs, Sophie, Henry, & Chance. Key Points: Women in Commercial Real Estate · Co-founded iWire (Industrial Women in Real Estate) to support women in the field. · Advocates for strong mentors, self-confidence, and overcoming imposter syndrome. · Credits her Christian faith and personal growth for helping her through difficult times. Leadership and Team Building · Initially faced resistance from male colleagues when joining her father's company. · Transitioned into leadership and rebuilt the team post-COVID. · Now leads a diverse team she personally recruited and trained. · Emphasizes company culture, core covenants, and creating an inclusive environment. Recruiting Strategy · Recruits both junior and senior talent, focusing on cultural fit. · Uses tools like CareerPlug to streamline the hiring process. · Looks for traits like discipline and financial preparedness. Client Relationship Management · Maintains relationships with clients through quarterly touches. · Uses a CRM to automate and manage communication. · Recognizes the value of the human touch and still makes personal calls when appropriate. Use of AI in the Business · Exploring AI tools like Jasper and Buildout for efficiency in marketing and communication. · Values AI for support but maintains that personal relationships and human interaction remain key. Managing Pipeline and Team Consistency · Encourages agents to specialize in a product type and market area. · Treats junior brokers like entrepreneurs building their own businesses. · Uses weekly team meetings and accountability huddles to track progress and keep brokers focused. Challenges as a Leader · Biggest frustrations: inconsistency among team members and maintaining a predictable pipeline. · Coaches and produces simultaneously, which adds pressure. · Leans on partnership with her father to balance responsibilities. Guest Links: Connect on LinkedIn About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus, and revenue generation experts. Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. If you are a business owner or sales manager with an underperforming sales team, let's talk. Click here to schedule a time. Please, subscribe to Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://podcast.gosalesology.com/ and connect on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook and Instagram and check out our website at https://gosalesology.com/.
Elizabeth Gillaspy and Jessica Zeller of Texas Christian University join us to break down what makes TCU's dance program unique—from its dual emphasis on ballet and modern, to performance and choreographic opportunities, to how it prepares students for both performing and dance-adjacent careers. They walk us through a typical day of training, the audition and admissions process, and what TCU looks for in prospective students. We also discuss challenges in attracting male dancers, how students spend their summers, and how the faculty helps dancers navigate decisions between college and company life. Learn more about TCU's Dance Program on their website More Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Essentials Guide Buy Summer Corrections Journals Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI
Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn (de Gruyter, 2024) examines the exegetical relationship between the Quran and the Bible in Islamic intellectual history. As the two have been called "intertwined scriptures" due to the Quran's frequent invocation of biblical narratives and figures, a question is raised: what is the history of Muslims' exegetical engagement with the biblical text? Through a survey of 179 Quran commentaries, the book establishes itself with foundations in the longitudinal history of the Bible in Quranic exegesis. From that point, the book offers detailed case studies and historical contextualisation of the history of the use of the Biblical text in Quranic commentaries, which culminated in a “Biblical turn” in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. This Biblical Turn, which had global influences and impacts, did not only generate new Muslim views of the Bible but even new interpretations of the Quran itself. Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn makes interventions in several fields, including Quranic Studies and Biblical reception studies, as well as sub-fields of Islamic Studies focusing on tafsir and Islam in modernity. The book was awarded the BRAIS–De Gruyter Prize in the Study of Islam and the Muslim World. Samuel Ross is an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University in Dallas, Texas, USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies
Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn (de Gruyter, 2024) examines the exegetical relationship between the Quran and the Bible in Islamic intellectual history. As the two have been called "intertwined scriptures" due to the Quran's frequent invocation of biblical narratives and figures, a question is raised: what is the history of Muslims' exegetical engagement with the biblical text? Through a survey of 179 Quran commentaries, the book establishes itself with foundations in the longitudinal history of the Bible in Quranic exegesis. From that point, the book offers detailed case studies and historical contextualisation of the history of the use of the Biblical text in Quranic commentaries, which culminated in a “Biblical turn” in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. This Biblical Turn, which had global influences and impacts, did not only generate new Muslim views of the Bible but even new interpretations of the Quran itself. Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn makes interventions in several fields, including Quranic Studies and Biblical reception studies, as well as sub-fields of Islamic Studies focusing on tafsir and Islam in modernity. The book was awarded the BRAIS–De Gruyter Prize in the Study of Islam and the Muslim World. Samuel Ross is an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University in Dallas, Texas, USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn (de Gruyter, 2024) examines the exegetical relationship between the Quran and the Bible in Islamic intellectual history. As the two have been called "intertwined scriptures" due to the Quran's frequent invocation of biblical narratives and figures, a question is raised: what is the history of Muslims' exegetical engagement with the biblical text? Through a survey of 179 Quran commentaries, the book establishes itself with foundations in the longitudinal history of the Bible in Quranic exegesis. From that point, the book offers detailed case studies and historical contextualisation of the history of the use of the Biblical text in Quranic commentaries, which culminated in a “Biblical turn” in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. This Biblical Turn, which had global influences and impacts, did not only generate new Muslim views of the Bible but even new interpretations of the Quran itself. Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn makes interventions in several fields, including Quranic Studies and Biblical reception studies, as well as sub-fields of Islamic Studies focusing on tafsir and Islam in modernity. The book was awarded the BRAIS–De Gruyter Prize in the Study of Islam and the Muslim World. Samuel Ross is an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University in Dallas, Texas, USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies
In today's state of the world, we need as much help as we can get. Who knew assistance could be as simple as just asking? Our angels and soul family are here to step in and assist whenever we learn to call upon them. In this episode, Tom T. Moore shares how we can effectively communicate with our angels to solve issues that we face daily. Something as simple as finding a parking spot can be resolved effortlessly by requesting a Most Benevolent Outcome. In addition, Tom also shares information he's collected through channeling ascended beings on what life was like in Atlantis and Lemuria. We cover this and so much more!Tom T. Moore is an award-winning author, speaker, and entertainment industry CEO. He brings a keen knowledge of how requesting Benevolent Outcomes can be used in both business affairs and one's personal life. He says that requesting Benevolent Outcomes for over twenty-five years has resulted in leading a gentler, less stressful, and less fearful life—The Gentle Way!Mr. Moore was voted "Best Self-Help Author" for three years by a health magazine. His books include, The Gentle Way: A Self-Help Guide For Those Who Believe in Angels, The Gentle Way II: The Story Continues, The Gentle Way III: Master your life, The Gentle Way With Pets: Angelic Help for Your Animal Companions, First Contact: Conversations With An ET, and Atlantis and Lemuria: The Lost Continents Revealed! (Light Technology).A native of Dallas, Texas, he is a graduate of Texas Christian University and served in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant. He is married, and has two children. Visit his website at www.TheGentleWayBook.com.I'll link all this information in the show notes including his weekly newsletter and the video version of this episode is posted on my youtube channel which will also be in the show notes.to contact Tom, purchase his books or sign up for his newsletter, visitwww.thegentlewaybook.com-available to stream wherever you listen to podcasts-video version available at: https://youtu.be/_P75XGrDr6M
Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn (de Gruyter, 2024) examines the exegetical relationship between the Quran and the Bible in Islamic intellectual history. As the two have been called "intertwined scriptures" due to the Quran's frequent invocation of biblical narratives and figures, a question is raised: what is the history of Muslims' exegetical engagement with the biblical text? Through a survey of 179 Quran commentaries, the book establishes itself with foundations in the longitudinal history of the Bible in Quranic exegesis. From that point, the book offers detailed case studies and historical contextualisation of the history of the use of the Biblical text in Quranic commentaries, which culminated in a “Biblical turn” in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. This Biblical Turn, which had global influences and impacts, did not only generate new Muslim views of the Bible but even new interpretations of the Quran itself. Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn makes interventions in several fields, including Quranic Studies and Biblical reception studies, as well as sub-fields of Islamic Studies focusing on tafsir and Islam in modernity. The book was awarded the BRAIS–De Gruyter Prize in the Study of Islam and the Muslim World. Samuel Ross is an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University in Dallas, Texas, USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn (de Gruyter, 2024) examines the exegetical relationship between the Quran and the Bible in Islamic intellectual history. As the two have been called "intertwined scriptures" due to the Quran's frequent invocation of biblical narratives and figures, a question is raised: what is the history of Muslims' exegetical engagement with the biblical text? Through a survey of 179 Quran commentaries, the book establishes itself with foundations in the longitudinal history of the Bible in Quranic exegesis. From that point, the book offers detailed case studies and historical contextualisation of the history of the use of the Biblical text in Quranic commentaries, which culminated in a “Biblical turn” in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. This Biblical Turn, which had global influences and impacts, did not only generate new Muslim views of the Bible but even new interpretations of the Quran itself. Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn makes interventions in several fields, including Quranic Studies and Biblical reception studies, as well as sub-fields of Islamic Studies focusing on tafsir and Islam in modernity. The book was awarded the BRAIS–De Gruyter Prize in the Study of Islam and the Muslim World. Samuel Ross is an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University in Dallas, Texas, USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion
Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn (de Gruyter, 2024) examines the exegetical relationship between the Quran and the Bible in Islamic intellectual history. As the two have been called "intertwined scriptures" due to the Quran's frequent invocation of biblical narratives and figures, a question is raised: what is the history of Muslims' exegetical engagement with the biblical text? Through a survey of 179 Quran commentaries, the book establishes itself with foundations in the longitudinal history of the Bible in Quranic exegesis. From that point, the book offers detailed case studies and historical contextualisation of the history of the use of the Biblical text in Quranic commentaries, which culminated in a “Biblical turn” in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. This Biblical Turn, which had global influences and impacts, did not only generate new Muslim views of the Bible but even new interpretations of the Quran itself. Quran Commentary and the Biblical Turn makes interventions in several fields, including Quranic Studies and Biblical reception studies, as well as sub-fields of Islamic Studies focusing on tafsir and Islam in modernity. The book was awarded the BRAIS–De Gruyter Prize in the Study of Islam and the Muslim World. Samuel Ross is an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University in Dallas, Texas, USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies
Dr. Jayne Gardner is a true pioneer in using psychology in the business world to unleash higher performance in organizations. And once entrepreneurs see the difference her process can make, they will have harnessed a power greater than anything business has ever known!Dr. Jayne serves anyone who wants to unleash the unlimited potential inside each of us. Dr. Jayne has devoted her professional career to a personal transformation process, High Performance Breakthrough, to increase our level of fulfillment and happiness. With her latest book, Best Job Ever, she and co-author, Joel Patterson founder of The Vested Group, a software ERP company, have taken this process into the business world showing how our personal mood and mindset impact engagement, accountability, performance and ultimately the financial growth of the company. She works with people who want to create financial greatness through first developing personal greatness. She has over thirty years of experience in the coaching world and knows how to call out our stories, our strengths and our blind-spots to uncover the best version of ourselves. She helps you move past personal problems showing you how they relate to your business challenges. She “gets” that your conflicts and limiting beliefs are usually subconscious, based on fear, and difficult to identify by yourself. Her flagship product, High Performance Breakthrough, gives you the blueprint to upload negative or limiting beliefs within you and rewire them into a set of beliefs you have carefully chosen to represent your most passionate, ardent, and authentic self. Dr. Jayne Gardner holds a doctorate degree in psychology and counseling and state licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). She also holds the highest level of certification with the International Coaching Federation, a MCC (Master Certified Coach). She has contributed articles to numerous magazines, professional journals, and media outlets including Emotional Intelligence Magazine, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), Dallas Business Journal, and Science of Mind magazine.She has hosted her own radio show called Wired to Win (KRLD-AM/Dallas) and has appeared on CNN's Business Unusual and on Good Morning Texas (ABC affiliate). Her authentic presence engages audiences quickly and leaves a lasting impact. Because of her vast life experience, education, and presentation style, she receives rave reviews from audiences nationwide; she has presented all over the US and abroad to many prestigious groups such as the International Coach Federation (ICF), The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), and Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). She graduated from the University of Texas Dallas School of Management with a major in Executive and Professional Coaching. She has since taught as Adjunct Professor of Business and Professional Communication at Texas Christian University, is a Program Advisor for Houston Christian University's Women in Leadership Program, and worked as an Executive Coach at the University of Dallas. She has five grown children, seven grandchildren and lives in Allen, Texas with husband, Dave Bauer.
What does it mean to be the church in anxious, divided times? Recorded in connection with the 2025 Remind & Renew Conference at Phillips Seminary, Loren Richmond Jr. sits down with Rev. Dr. Susan Diamond to explore how local congregations can become spaces of healing, clarity, and radical welcome. Drawing from her work with moral injury, healing circles, and the Soul Repair After Moral Injury podcast (co-hosted with Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock), Susan shares how churches can recover the spiritual practices that root us in love, courage, and compassion. From forming faith through daily practices to fostering political and theological diversity under a shared mission, she offers a powerful testimony of what it means to be the church for this moment. In this episode, you'll hear: What moral injury is and how it shows up in church, healthcare, and society How healing circles are transforming congregations from the inside out Why forming faith is essential before welcoming or serving others How to foster unity across political differences through mission clarity The role of spiritual direction and communal lament in healing A hopeful vision for the future of Christianity and leadership Rev. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond is the Lead Pastor of Florence Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Florence, Kentucky, where she has served since 2015. Susan received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Christian University, a Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Diamond has invested herself in ministry and mission through local, regional and general expressions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, throughout her 33 years of ordained ministry. She has served on the regional boards of the Florida and Alabama-Northwest Florida regions, directed numerous youth camps and conferences, and served as a keynote speaker of retreats and assemblies around the country. She has served her denomination as First Vice Moderator for the 2011-2013 biennium of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. During her sabbatical in 2021, Dr. Diamond and Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock collaborated on a pastoral study grant funded by the Louisville Institute entitled Moral Injury: A Catalyst for Reform. Following the study period, they have continued their work together to offer strategies to faith communities for providing support and healing for those suffering from moral distress and moral injury. They have recently launched the podcast Soul Repair: After Moral Injury. Susan and Rita are currently writing a book which they hope to publish soon. Mentioned Resources:
Welcome to the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Courtney Messina, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, a former Ole Miss soccer athlete, and Senior Director for Outpatient Clinical Operations at All Points North (APN). Courtney shares insights from her work with elite athletes, including her role at APN's Elite Athletes Program and as a visiting therapist at TCU. They explore why athletes seek therapy—sports injuries, identity struggles, mental performance, and more—while unpacking the unique challenges of transitioning out of sport. From practical tips like prioritizing sleep to society's need to destigmatize mental health, this coffee-chat-style conversation offers hope and actionable insights.Key Takeaways from "Mental Health Realities for Elite Athletes with Courtney Messina"Common struggles: Injuries, identity loss, and the relentless pressure to perform flawlessly.APN's Elite Athletes Program: Residential care to virtual IOP, serving NFL players and expanding to other sports.Strategies: Reframing identity beyond sport, building resilience, and normalizing help-seeking behaviors.Society's role: Prioritizing mental health as integral to overall health and reducing stigma.Sleep matters: How rest boosts focus, mood, and emotional regulation for peak performance.Injury impact: The loneliness and body image shifts that amplify mental health challenges.More about Courtney Messina:Courtney Messina, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, is the Senior Director for Outpatient Clinical Operations at All Points North, leveraging extensive experience in clinical leadership and behavioral health services.After earning a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Mississippi and a master's in clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler, Courtney has had the opportunity to work in various settings including community mental health, corrections and inpatient and outpatient facilities treating clients with co-occurring disorders.Beyond her pursuits at All Points North and as a former Division I athlete at Ole Miss, Courtney is very passionate about working with the Athlete population. She is a visiting senior therapist for the Athletics Department at Texas Christian University and is listed in The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Health Registry.Courtney has been featured in several media outlets, including Treatment Magazine, the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Learning Network, The Dallas Morning News, and Genesis the Podcast.Credits: Athlete Mindset is part of the SportsE Media platform.Produced by KazCM and featured on the QuietLoud Studios podcast network.Support the Athlete Mindset Community: Click Here to contribute to the Athlete Mindset Community.By supporting the Athlete Mindset community, you will contribute directly to the mental health of athletes. With your amplification, we can ensure more voices are heard and more individuals are impacted. Thank You for making a difference!Connect with the guest, host, and podcast production team:Courtney Messina: LinkedIn | websiteLisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC: LinkedIn | Instagram | websiteSportsE Media: LinkedIn | XRelated episodes to “Mental Health Realities for Elite Athletes with Courtney Messina”:Mental Strength with Dr. Brook ChouletThe Intersection of Sports Psychiatry and Performance with Dr. Wilsa Charles MalveauxUnderstanding Athlete Identity with Kim BradyMusic: Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot
Welcome to Episode 117 of The Criminology Academy podcast, where we are criminally academic. In this episode, we are speaking with Professor Benjamin Comer and his work around school shootings. Benjamin Comer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University. His research focuses on gun violence, school gun violence, and mass gun violence. His additional areas of research focus on data accuracy and comparability, as well as spatial criminology. Benjamin received his PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University.
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Send us a textAshley Franklin takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of healthcare simulation, drawing from her 16 years of experience as a nurse educator who has never taught without simulation technology. As the current president of INACSL (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning), Ashley offers a unique perspective on how simulation bridges the gap between classroom learning and clinical competence.The conversation buzzes with excitement about the upcoming INACSL 25 Conference in Denver (June 19-22), featuring keynote speakers Dan Weberg and pilot Amelia Earhart, plus a panel on artificial intelligence in nursing education. Ashley shares the heartwarming tradition of hosting shelter pets in the exhibit hall, where conference attendees can decompress with puppy cuddles between sessions. This practice has even led to adoptions by INACSL members in previous years.We dive deep into the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice, currently undergoing their sixth iteration with four updated standards being released this summer. Ashley explains how INACSL's endorsement program has recognized 40 high-quality simulation centers across academic and practice settings worldwide, reflecting the organization's commitment to international excellence. Her personal simulation story about first-semester nursing students successfully managing complex fluid and electrolyte scenarios demonstrates the profound impact of well-designed simulation experiences on building student confidence and competence. Ashley leaves us with a powerful message about the importance of speaking up when something isn't working – because modifiable simulation programs lead to better learning outcomes and ultimately, improved patient safety. Connect with Ashley through Texas Christian University or LinkedIn to continue the conversation about advancing healthcare simulation education.Innovative SimSolutions.Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.
Otro Clásico blanco, semana clave europea, los Timberwolves aceleran en la NBA y entrevista con Xavi López, entrenador en Texas Christian University. José Manuel Puertas analiza esta semana el quinto Clásico de la temporada, con nuevo triunfo del Real Madrid sobre el Barça antes de una semana en la que ambos se jugarán su puesto definitivo en la Euroliga. Será una semana intensa en Europa, en la que también el Dreamland Gran Canaria arrancará la final de la Eurocup ante el Hapoel de Tel Aviv. Sobre todo ello, opinarán Lucas Sáez Bravo y Óscar Herreros. Mientras, la NBA llega ya a la recta final de la temporada regular, con los Minnesota Timberwolves como uno de los equipos del momento y apretando muchísimo la pelea en una Conferencia Oeste que sigue muy incierta de cara a los playoffs. Anastasio Ríos y John Vázquez repasarán el estado de las cosas en la mejor liga del mundo, donde Ja Morant ha vuelto a ser multado tras volver a hacer gestos fingiendo portar armas. Además, el batacazo de la gran favorita, Duke, que no disputará la final de la NCAA, en la que el título lo disputarán Houston y Florida. Tras ello, pasará por el programa Xavi López, entrenador asistente en la modesta Texas Christian University, que se ha quedado a las puertas de la ‘Final Four' femenina en la NCAA. Finalmente, Andrea Blez repasará, como cada semana, la actualidad en el baloncesto femenino español, marcada por las lesiones de Queralt Casas y Nerea Hermosa, que afectarán a la selección española, y por el final de la hermosa historia europea del Baxi Ferrol, finalmente subcampeón de la Eurocup.
Entrevista con Xavi López, entrenador asistente de la Universidad de Texas Christian, que se ha quedado a un paso de la Final Four de la NCAA.
Migrating warblers are heading back to our backyards and patches, and included among that wonderful diversity come the weirdo “winged” warblers, Golden and Blue, whose intermixed genetics have long been fascinating and confusing. We welcome Nick Block, professor of biology at Stonehill College in Massachusetts, as well as Matt Hale, professor of biology at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, the authors of an article covering the current state of winged warblers, published in the most recent issue of North American Birds to talk about them. Also, a Cuban dove is now the poster-bird for ancient biogeography. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!
Christians today are alarmed by the rising pressures around them. So much of the growing hostility seems alien, angry and novel. But the truth is, the Church has encountered pressures since it was born. None of this is new.To help us gain our bearings, Professor Louis Markos joins the Christian Emergency Podcast. Professor Markos teaches at the Texas Christian University and is the author of 25 books, covering such topics as the early Church, ancient Rome and Greece, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and apologetics.On this episode, Professor Markos sheds helpful light on how the early Church responded to serious persecution in their own day. How was their experience similar to ours? What can we learn from them and apply in our own lives?We must rediscover Christian history and the history of persecution. Today's show helps do precisely this. Armed with this important insight, the pressures we face will be placed in better context. You will be encouraged, and our circumstances will be both less mysterious and frightening. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.Resources by Louis Markos: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Louis-Markos/author/B001JSBEBG?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueChristian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter): @ChristianEmerg1Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): @ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
Read more below: https://www.dailywire.com/news/greenlands-prime-minister-calls-for-independence-from-denmark-as-u-s-tries-to-acquire-island Douglas Ernest, author of The Spirit of a True Patriot: The Inspiring Story of Ret. Captain Douglas J. Ernest. The Spirit of a True Patriot: The Inspiring Story of Ret. Captain Douglas J. Ernest dives into the thrilling and transformative journey of a man who defied the odds to forge his path as a Soldier and a businessman. For those standing at the crossroads of life's big decisions, Captain Ernest's story serves as a powerful testament to the impact of daring to dream and the strength found in steadfast determination. This book is more than an autobiography; it's a call to action— an invitation to be bold, to merge passion with purpose, and to forge a future resonant with the triumphs of true dedication. Experience the remarkable story of a man who never takes “no” for an answer and learn how you, too, can embrace a mindset to achieve greatness in all that you desire to do. BOOK: The Spirit of a True Patriot: The Inspiring Story of Ret. Captain Douglas J. Ernest BIO: Douglas Ernest, author of The Spirit of a True Patriot: The Inspiring Story of Ret. Captain Douglas J. Ernest, is a U.S. Army war veteran and entrepreneur. He owns a very successful Corvette car dealership in Dallas, Texas. After serving our country on the frontline of Operation Desert Storm as a US Army Infantryman and graduating from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's degree in finance & real estate, Douglas Ernest knew that he had developed the skillset and temperament necessary to build a thriving business. In between military duties, traveling and training he enjoyed the feeling of riding in a two-seater Corvette with the top down on the freeway as he traveled the US serving at different units. He felt that everyone should get this experience from their vehicle and because of this, he contemplated owning and running a car dealership of his own. After getting the necessary training by working at a car dealership, he would work as a salesman for the dealership and within a few months, decided that he was ready to take it to the next level. Working 18-hour days, 7 days a week, Douglas Ernest used his savings to begin renting an indoor showroom to house Corvettes and purchased 3 Corv
Connection with others can bring better outcomes for children afflicted with trauma. Danica Knight, Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute and professor of psychology at Texas Christian University, examines how to foster this. Danica Kalling Knight, Ph.D. serves as Professor of Psychology and Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) […]
Douglas Ernest, author of The Spirit of a True Patriot: The Inspiring Story of Ret. Captain Douglas J. Ernest, is a U.S. Army war veteran and entrepreneur. He owns a very successful Corvette car dealership in Dallas, Texas. After serving our country on the frontline of Operation Desert Storm as a US Army Infantryman and graduating from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance & Real Estate, Douglas Ernest knew that he had developed the skillset and temperament necessary to build a thriving business. In between military duties, traveling and training he enjoyed the feeling of riding in a two-seater Corvette with the top down on the freeway as he traveled the US serving at different units. He felt that everyone should get this experience from their vehicle and because of this, he contemplated owning and running a car dealership of his own. After getting the necessary training by working at a car dealership, he would work as a salesman for the dealership and within a few months, decided that he was ready to take it to the next level. Working 18 hour days, 7 days a week, Douglas Ernest used his savings to begin renting a indoor showroom to house Corvettes and purchased 3 Corvettes using a credit card at 18 percent interest. It was there and then that Corvette Warehouse was born. FIND HIS WEBSITE HERE: FIND HIS X HERE: FIND HIS INSTAGRAM HERE: FIND HIS LINKEDIN HERE: Douglas Ernest, author of The Spirit of a True Patriot: The Inspiring Story of Ret. Captain Douglas J. Ernest.
Tracy Walder is one of the few women to serve in both the Directorate of Operations at the CIA and as a Special Agent at the FBI. She discusses working in Special Ops during the 9/11 era, including frequent meetings with President George W. Bush. From 2000 to 2004, Tracy served the CIA's Counterterrorism Center Weapons of Mass Destruction Group, followed by the FBI's Chinese Counterintelligence team. During her time at the CIA, Tracy travelled to war zones and many other countries. Tracy received many awards for her service from both the CIA and foreign intelligence offices. After leaving the CIA, Tracy became a Special Agent at the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, specializing in Chinese counterintelligence operations. Tracy is an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University. She is the author of “The Unexpected Spy, and a National Security Contributor for NewsNation. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Courtney Edwards Courtney Edwards is the Director of Trauma Community Outreach & BioTel EMS at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas. Courtney leads injury prevention and outreach programs, working to improve EMS services for over 2.4 million people in the Dallas area. She supports 14 EMS agencies and oversees an annual 260,000 EMS-911 calls. Holding her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice from Texas Christian University and a Master of Public Health, she remains patient facing by providing direct care as a member of the Trauma Team in Dallas. From a true passion for trauma care to leading the way in injury prevention, Courtney shares a few of her lessons learned-how to grow trust, accountability, and true collaboration. This episode is called, "A national treasure in injury prevention." BCEN & Friends Podcast is presented by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing. We invite you to visit us online at https://bcen.org for additional information about emergency nursing certification, education, and much more. Episode introduction created using elevenlabs.io
4:20 pm: Pat McMonigle, former FBI Special Agent, joins the program for a conversation about his piece in the City Journal about how Kash Patel can fix the FBI.4:38 pm: Jeff Mordock, White House Reporter for the Washington Times, joins the show to discuss his piece about how President Trump's efforts to reshape the federal workforce is testing some legal boundaries.5:05 pm: Travis Tokar, Supply Chain Professor at Texas Christian University, joins the show for a conversation about how the tariffs President Trump has placed on China, Canada and Mexico could backfire.6:05 pm: Steve Milloy, founder of JunkScience.com at the Heartland Institute joins Rod and Greg to discuss how the latest lie from climate activists is that rising temperatures has caused a rise in the world's rat population.6:38 pm: Matt Margolis, Columnist for PJ Media, joins the show to discuss his piece about how Donald Trump was right when he said DEI hiring was a factor for the FAA's lack of qualified air traffic controllers.
My guest today is Casey Glass. Casey is the founder of Warfighter Health and Performance and for the past 11 years has been a Special Operations Strength Coach for US SOF units. Casey's Grew up on a ranch in Texas. In college, she played soccer at Texas Christian University and interned with the strength and conditioning staff her senior year. While pursuing her master's in health and Fitness at Purdue University she became their Graduate Assistant Strength Coach. She then went on to work for the University of Arkansas for 4.5 years starting as a paid intern and leaving as the Associate Director of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning. Eleven years ago she accepted a position that would change her life working in the Human Performance Program for a US Special Operations unit working to improve our warfighters' operational performance and resilience. Last year she founded Warfighter Health and Performance an organization designed to bring the experience and skills our SOF units are receiving to law enforcement special operations units. Book Recommendation:Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky - ISBN-13: 978-0805073690Building the Elite by Craig Weller & Jonathan Pope - ISBN-13: 978-0578918099Contact Info:https://www.warfighterhp.com https://www.linktr.ee/warfighterhp
Chris Frosch is entering his 6th season in professional baseball and 4th year with the Baltimore Orioles organization, where he is currently their AA strength coach. Prior to joining the O's in 2022, he spent time with the Chicago Cubs as a MiLB S&C Coach and interned at both Florida State and Texas Christian University in 2019. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in Human Performance Topics covered in this episode:-Working the Arizona Fall League-Advice and ways to find success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"You always want what's best for the guys" (8:50)-"At the end of the day you're part of player development, and your job is to produce Big Leaguers that help the Major League club win" (16:58)-"Be patient, take care of your people, do a good job, and the results will come" (31:36)If you'd like to learn more from Chris, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@cfrosch_X:@cfrosch_
Chris Frosch is entering his 6th season in professional baseball and 4th year with the Baltimore Orioles organization, where he is currently their AA strength coach. Prior to joining the O's in 2022, he spent time with the Chicago Cubs as a MiLB S&C Coach and interned at both Florida State and Texas Christian University in 2019. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in Human Performance Topics covered in this episode:-Completing a quality internship-His best professional baseball story-Strength and skill developmentQuotes:-"I think there's a kind of shift in baseball. Across the board seems to be heading that way towards athleticism and placing a premium on that" (9:20)-"It's really easy to have a negative impact honestly, especially in-season, you know, if you ask too much of guys" (11:15)-"Off-season is where the magic's gonna happen, and where you can make those big strides that some guys need" (24:26)If you'd like to learn more from Chris, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@cfrosch_X:@cfrosch_
Tiger Bech, the brother of Texas Christian University wide receiver Jack Bech, has been identified as one of the victims of the deadly truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day. He was 27. In other news, four people were killed in a vehicle crash in Mesquite early Wednesday and a man faces charges. Four people were standing outside the car when another vehicle headed east “drifted onto the shoulder” and hit all four people and the disabled car; one person was killed and three others were wounded Wednesday afternoon during a shooting in Red Bird. Officers were dispatched about 2:40 p.m. to the 2900 block of St. George Drive, near Chaucer Place, where they found four people had been shot; And the Texas Longhorns have punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff semifinals for a second straight year. Andrew Mukuba intercepted Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt in the second overtime of yesterday's Peach Bowl to give Texas a 39-31 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Longhorns will advance to the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and will face Ohio State who beat Oregon last night in the Rose Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you're singing "Single Bells" this season or just need some tips on how to take better care of yourself during the holiday rush, this episode is for you! Jenny Stevens, founder of Create Change Consultants, shares insights on how to navigate the challenges of the season and make your holidays the best they can be. As part of our special holiday archive series, we're resharing this episode to help you navigate the season with strength and resilience. If you're feeling the weight of solitude this holiday season, Jenny's advice will help you create a holiday experience that's filled with joy, meaning, and self-compassion. What You Will Discover in This Episode: How to handle feelings of loneliness and find joy during the holidays Tips for prioritizing self-care and emotional well-being during stressful times Practical strategies for making the most of the season on your own terms Ways to set boundaries and manage family expectations during holiday gatherings Jenny's advice for cultivating meaningful moments and celebrating yourself More About Our Special Guest Jenny Stevens: Jenny Stevens is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a Personal and Professional Coach, known for her honest, approachable, and no-nonsense style. With a deep passion for helping others, Jenny empowers her clients to create the changes they've always wanted but didn't have the right roadmap to make happen. Drawing on her extensive background in counseling and coaching, she provides the clarity and tools needed to navigate personal and professional challenges with confidence and ease. Jenny holds a Master's in Professional Counseling from Argosy Chicago and a B.A. in Health and Fitness Promotion from Texas Christian University. She also completed Mediation Skills Training at Northwestern University and is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. In 2023, Jenny was honored as a Fellow in Collaborative Divorce, further expanding her expertise in helping individuals through complex life transitions. With a wealth of experience and a heartfelt commitment to her clients, Jenny is dedicated to helping them achieve lasting transformation and success. Website: https://jennystevenscoach.com Social Media: http://instagram.com/jennystevens_coach Make the Most of Your Listening Experience: If this episode resonates with you, be sure to: Subscribe to Divorce & Beyond so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with friends or loved ones who need hope and healing. Leave a 5-star review to help us reach even more listeners. Follow Us Online: Divorce & Beyond: https://divorceandbeyondpod.com, IG: @divorceandbeyond MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, has been nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country for more than 30 years. Susan is the Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here: https://susaneguthrie.com Divorce & Beyond is a Top 1% Overall and Top 100 Self-Help podcast designed to help you with all you need to know to navigate your divorce journey and most importantly, to thrive in your beautiful beyond! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show and reach our large community of those going through and healing from divorce, please reach out to us at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!! ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Suzanne Stone. The two talk about the critical role of physical activity in cancer recovery through the Livestrong at the Y program, the importance of scaling nonprofit efforts for greater impact, and the challenges of maintaining an organization's mission amidst public controversies. In this episode, we discuss: How transferable skills from early career experiences can impact nonprofit leadership roles. What the 12 week Livestrong at the Y program entails and its significance on focusing on long term health for cancer survivors. Why post-treatment movement is essential for both physical and mental health. How Suzanne transitioned from volunteer roles in Texas to leading Livestrong. Why collaboration, partnership and building a network for scalable change are key to making a significant impact. Why the focus on quality of life beyond survival is important for young cancer survivors. Suzanne Stone President and CEO of Livestrong Suzanne is a graduate of Texas Christian University and a native of Louisiana. Her career began in the television industry in Dallas, earning a regional Emmy Award for her work. She eventually traded producing television for teaching it in the non-profit sector in 1998, working in public access television both in Naperville, Illinois, and then in upstate New York. After enjoying her four-year tenure as Head Coach of the local New York community college women's basketball team while running the station, she headed back to Texas. Since arriving, she's worked and led local non-profits around the state like Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Children's Miracle Network, Lake Travis Education Foundation, and Susan G. Komen Greater Central and East Texas. Continuing to look for ways to scale social impact, she joined Livestrong to lead their mission initiatives in 2019. In November of 2023 she became President & CEO where she leads the team to ensure anyone affected by cancer has the resources and tools they need to have the highest quality of life possible.
Today, I'm joined by Alexa Chilcutt, and we're discussing Executive Presence. Alexa is the Faculty Lead for the Business Communication Certification Program and the Co-lead for the Academy for Women and Leadership at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School's Executive Education Program. She is also an Executive Education faculty member for Texas Christian University, delivering leadership training and coaching to corporations and high-potential mid to senior-level leaders. Her professional background was in public relations and advertising. She is the author of several scientific journal articles on team leadership and impression management. She co-authors the book Engineered to Speak: Helping You Create and Deliver Engaging Technical Presentations. I'm excited to have her on the show to discuss Executive Presence. Show resources: Alexa Chilcutt on LinkedIn Lead to Win book Sponsors: Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Knight is a founding senior partner of the Instructional Coaching Group (ICG) and a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. He has spent more than two decades studying professional learning, effective teaching, and instructional coaching. Knight has written several books and his articles on instructional coaching have been included in publications such as The Journal of Staff Development, Principal Leadership, The School Administrator, and Teachers Teaching Teachers. He directs Pathways to Success, a comprehensive, district-wide school reform project in the Topeka, Kansas, School District and leads the Intensive Instructional Coaching Institutes and the Teaching Learning Coaching annual conference. Michael Faggella-Luby, PhD, is a professor of special education and core faculty of the Alice Neeley Special Education Research and Service (ANSERS) Institute at Texas Christian University. He is also a past president of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the Council for Exceptional Children and an associate editor for the Journal of Learning Disabilities. His primary research embeds cognitive learning strategies into subject-area courses to improve reading comprehension for all levels of learners. He has received two national awards for his research, has written 59 scholarly publications, and has presented 90 sessions at national or international conferences. –Impact Cycle- Universal model for change- Identify- Learn - Improve - ten years of careful study. -Identify stage- Where you are? Where do you want to get to? And how are you going to get there? -Improvement - Try things out and figure out what does and does not work. Data makes the invisible visible. Data tells you if you are on track or off track, it is your GPS through the coaching cycle for their learning. -Data is data, there is no good data or bad data. Data tells us about student learning. Is the data somehow tied to professional learning? Data that is collected and chosen by the teacher. It helps to create that collective dialogue. -The objective data could be around engagement, teacher to student talk, levels of questioning, or so much more. More heads analyzing the data is better than one. Keep making adjustments and improvements. Collect and review data frequently. Think about engagement or achievement. -The data helped her see every student. No child was left behind. -Big data - standardized tests can tell us who is consistently benefiting over time. Big data has a big view. Small data is the sweet spot. Teachers identify the data they want to collect to have those micro influences on the small data which can lead to changes in the big data over time. Small data can make a big difference. -Engagement: behavioral engagement, cognitive engagement, or emotional engagement. All data is imperfect. Match your assessment methodology to the kind and level of learning you are wanting to see. -A.I. and the ability for it to remember such huge quantities of information. It is good for specific tasks. Audio files of their teaching. ChatGPT is constantly evolving. It will always give you an answer but it may or may not be what you are looking for. It has enormous potential but it does have limits. It will never replace the teacher or the coach. -Coaching is helping others unleash their potential. Coaching is also about keeping kids first and doing what is best for kids. Having an unmistakable positive impact on the lives of kids. -A coach is saying I am right there with you. Just asking some questions helps you to be the very best of what you can be. Connect with Jim and Michael: -https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/ -@Jimknight99 -@strategicdoc -https://coe.tcu.edu/about/faculty-staff/view/michael-faggella-luby -jim@instructionalcoaching.com
Less than a month after the disappearance of Catherine Davis, another 23-year-old woman vanished without a trace. In late October 1984, Cindy Heller stopped to help a stranded motorist. As genuinely friendly and caring as a person can get, she lived up to the term “Good Samaritan” and offered to deliver a note to the motorist's friends after spending two hours waiting with her. The note was delivered, but Cindy disappeared. More than two months later, her decomposed body was found on the campus of Texas Christian University.If you have any information about the murder of Cindy Heller, please call the Fort Worth Police Cold Case Unit at (817) 392-4307.You can support Gone Cold – Texas True Crime and listen to the show ad-free at patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcastSources: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Observer, and The Austin American-Statesman #JusticeForCindyHeller #FortWorth #FTW #Texas #TX #TrueCrime #TexasTrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #Unsolved #GoneCold #GoneColdPodcast #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrime #Homicide #UnsolvedMurder #ColdCase #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #SerialKiller #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcast #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeDocs #InvestigationDiscovery #PodcastAddict #TrueCrimeFan #CriminalJustice #ForensicFiles #TrueCrimeAddict #TrueCrimeLovers #CrimeScene #PodcastLifeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.
With the use of artificial intelligence on the rise we are seeing it get integrated into many different businesses. One of which is the legal profession, which most of our audience works with.Our guest today is Brooke Lively, and she shares with us how she has seen law firms appropriately and inappropriately using AI with their client work. And how to protect your business.TODAYS WIN-WIN:Be aware and ask questions about AI use. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://cathcap.comAttend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Connect with our guest on social:instagram.com/CathdralCapitalFacebook.com/Cathedral CapitalLinkedIn.com/CathedralCapitalYouTube.com/CathedralCapitalCFOABOUT OUR GUEST:Brooke discovered her passion for helping entrepreneurs by working with her father. After getting her MBA in corporate finance and investments at Texas Christian University and a quick stint at a hedge fund, she found herself helping her family establish a new firm, which hit the seven-figure mark within eighteen months. Soon thereafter, she started talking to other small business owners who asked, “Can you do for us what you do for your family?” This is when Brooke realized that most owners don't run their companies by the numbers. They are making decisions based on their gut, and that causes a lot of anxiety — not to mention a loss of profitability. With that insight, Brooke started Cathcap, a fractional CFO company designed to maximize profitability. Since 2013, Brooke and her team have helped hundreds of firms make data-driven decisions to drive faster growth and more predictability in their businesses. As a CFO, Brooke looks at every part of a business that touches the money — and that's the whole thing. This eventually led her to become an EOS Implementer®. Through EOS, Brooke helps firms gain clarity on their vision, discipline, and accountability to increase traction and develop a healthy, functional leadership team. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.
How has it already been one year since Aaron first performed Christmas songs at Texas Christian University?! Getting to experience Aaron's performance at TCU was one of my favorite memories of 2023 and so I wanted to revisit it since the one year anniversary of it occurred this week!
Today we're sitting down with Zach Dechant Strength and Conditioning and Performance Coach at Texas Christian University (TCU). Today's topic is going through the off-season “to-do” list. Topics Include:Some main bullet points to achieve in a great off-season protocolTesting and assessing on Day 1Periodization Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RPP_Baseball/ Call us at 201-308-3363 Email us at rpp@RocklandPeakPerformance.com Website ...
Nathan Vickers, associate director for NACADA Consulting, discusses his 20-year career at The University of Texas at Austin before transitioning to the NACADA Executive Office. He'll also address how strategic, data-informed programs can maximize the role of academic advising. Dr. Zoranna Jones, assistant dean for student support at Texas Christian University, discusses navigating changes in higher education, diversity in leadership, and the future of academic advising. Guest host is Dr. Melinda Anderson, Achieving the Dream. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!The X, Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastAlso, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!You can find Matt on Linkedin.
In episode 174, Coffey talks with Andrew Geesbreght about the importance of values alignment and self-leadership in creating effective organizational cultures.They discuss the nature of organizational values versus individual values; the concept of value congruence and incongruence; the role of self-awareness in leadership development; the importance of curiosity in leadership effectiveness; the three components of self-leadership including values, cognition, and behavior; strategies for evaluating value alignment during hiring; and the impact of individual behavior on team performance.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Andrew is the founder and partner of PRAX Leadership Academy, LLC and Geesbreght Group, LLC (GG). He served in various roles for ten years at PhyAssist Scribes, including CEO and COO. After the sale of PhysAssist Scribes, Andrew was retained as the Chief Learning Officer.Andrew serves on the board of Search Ministries, a national nonprofit committed to supporting spiritual growth. He received his bachelor's degree in history and political science from Texas Christian University and a master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in organizational leadership from the Chicago School.Andrew is currently pursuing his PhD in business psychology with his main focus on leadership development research.Andrew Geesbreght can be reached athttps://www.praxleadership.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-geesbreght-m-a-a42411173/About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives:Develop methods to identify and assess authentic values alignment between individuals and organizations during the hiring process.Implement strategies to foster curiosity and self-awareness among leaders and team members.Create systems that support individual self-leadership through attention to values, cognition, and fundamental behaviors.
TopMedTalk was in attendance at the annual meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) in San Diego this year. With over 64,000 members, including practicing CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents, the AANA facilitates professional standards, advocacy, and social networking. How does it work? Where are standards being raised? What drives progress in the field of anesthesiology? Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk's Co-Editor-in-Chief and Lead Anchor, as well as Vice President of Clinical Quality for NorthStar Anesthesia, speaks with Dru Riddle, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, FAAN, Professor at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, Co-chair of the Cochrane U.S. Network, CRNA at NorthStar Anesthesia, and outgoing president of the AANA.
The sister plant to the ill-fated Three Mile Island (TMI) nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania is getting a new life. In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg interviews Dan Eggers, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Constellation. Constellation will pay $1.6 billion to refurbish Unit 1 at Three Mile Island by 2028. It sits near Unit 2, the reactor that suffered a partial meltdown in 1979. Unit 1 is an independent reactor, and its long-term operation was not impacted by the Unit 2 accident. Unit 1 closed in 2019 due to financial conditions, but Microsoft has now agreed to purchase all the energy from the plant to meet demand for its data centers.“They are undeniably a sustainability leader,” Eggers said of Microsoft. “When we realized that this was a viable project in the sense that we could bring it back from a mechanical and technical perspective, we brought the opportunity to them, explained what it could be, and they were very enthusiastic.” Eggers says the need for additional generation made them take another look at TMI Unit 1. “We ran it for 20 years. It ran incredibly well, safely, reliably, dependably over that time,” said Eggers.Daniel L. Eggers is the executive vice president and chief financial officer for Constellation. In this role, he is responsible for leading the execution of all financial activities for the Constellation business. He serves on the Constellation Executive Committee, which sets strategy and direction for the company.Eggers joined Exelon in 2016. Prior to that he was with Credit Suisse for 18 years with a focus on energy-related sectors. Eggers received a bachelor's degree in Finance from Texas Christian University and received the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2000. He also completed the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Reactor Technology Course in 2023.
Missy Bonds is a third-generation rancher based out of Saginaw, TX. Her family operation, Bonds Ranch, spans across 26 Texas counties and 13 states. She earned her bachelor's in agricultural economics and a master's degree in ruminant nutrition at Texas Tech University. She also went through the Texas Christian University ranch management program. She is an active member in the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) and serves as their Marketing and Transportation chair. Some of her many accolades include the Mitzi Lucas Riley Award from the National Cowgirl Museum and the inaugural True Texas CattleWoman award from Texas Coastal Cattlewomen.
Send us a textlovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Brooke Livelyhttps://cathcap.com/Brooke discovered her passion for helping entrepreneurial lawyers build their firms by working with her father. After getting her MBA in corporate finance and investments at Texas Christian University and a quick stint at a hedge fund, she found herself helping her family establish a new firm, which hit the seven-figure mark within eighteen months. Soon thereafter, she started talking to other lawyers who asked, “Can you do for us what you do for your family?” This is when Brooke realized that most attorneys don't run their firms by the numbers. They are making decisions based on their gut, and that causes a lot of anxiety — not to mention a loss of profitability. With that insight, Brooke started Cathcap, a fractional CFO company designed to maximize law firm profitability. Since 2013, Brooke and her team have helped hundreds of firms make data-driven decisions to drive faster growth and more predictability in their businesses. As a CFO, Brooke looks at every part of a firm that touches the money — and that's the whole firm. This eventually led her to become an EOS Implementer®. Through EOS, Brooke helps firms gain clarity on their vision, discipline, and accountability to increase traction and develop a healthy, functional leadership team. Brooke weaves the technical knowledge from her MBA with her real-world experience to create speeches that have entertained groups worldwide, such as Entrepreneur's Organization, bar associations, and conferences like PILMMA Super Summit, 360 Advocacy, and the Louisiana Association of Justice. She has written numerous books, including her international best-selling series From Panic to Profit. Brooke has been featured in Forbes, US News and World Report, and on CNBC. She also has a monthly financial column in Attorney at Work and is frequently requested as a podcast guest. Brooke can be reached at Brooke@cathcap.com.For the Quiz and link to the book:https://cathcap.com/new-book-exit-on-top/ . Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover. Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Robert louis@lovethylawyer.com
“We've got to set expectations with the employee. And when we say a word like expectations in that way, it feels like, Oh, we've got to be the school principal. We've got to tell you the rules, because if you don't follow the rules that I'm going to reprimand you. So, people don't really like when they say, Oh, you've got to set expectations. But really, all it is communicating how you want the person to operate. How do you want this deliverable? How do you want them to be?” Cecilia Gorman Top Five Tips For Giving Feedback 1. Consistent, Productive One-on-Ones 2. Setting Expectations with Employees 3. Understanding the Receivers of Feedback 4. Putting the Topic in the Ring 5. Preparing for Feedback Conversations TIME STAMP SUMMARY 01:13 Importance of one-on-one for building trust and rapport 04:22 Determining when to document expectations vs keeping them verbal 10:18 Enabling open discussion of issues and feedback 15:20 Preparation is key Where to find Cecilia Website https://ceciliagorman.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagorman Cecilia Gorman Bio Cecilia Gorman is an advertising industry veteran, spending the bulk of her career at Y&R Advertising where she was VP, Creative Services. She led In-house Creative Operations at Oakley and was head of HR and Training as VP, Organizational Leadership at Innocean USA, the agency of record for Hyundai Motor America. She owns Creative Talent Partners, a training consultancy focused on new and struggling managers and the teams they lead. She co-founded a female-focused training program, Empowership, and is the creator of Manager Boot Camp, a 4-module digital course for managers of all levels. It's been her mission to inspire, educate, and motivate managers toward their greatest potential. Past clients include Sempra Energy, San Diego Gas & Electric, Texas Christian University, Easterseals, GGallaudet Univeristy, American Business Bank, and ASICS.
In this episode of The Industrialist, Jeremy Mercer sits down with Andrea Heist, Business Development Manager at Fort, to explore her impressive journey in the commercial real estate industry. Andrea started as an intern and quickly advanced to Assistant Property Manager, Property Manager, and then Operations Coordinator at Fort. In July of 2024, she took on the role of Business Development Manager, where she now drives growth initiatives and builds strategic partnerships for Fort. Andrea shares how her passion for operations shaped her career and how her expertise in property budgeting has helped the company's finance team forecast portfolio assets. Her story is a testament to being a team player, offering support wherever needed, and continuously seeking opportunities to learn and grow in the CRE industry. A graduate of Texas Christian University with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Andrea brings a fresh perspective to the industry. Raised in El Paso, Texas, and fluent in Spanish, Andrea also talks about her love for music, family, and hosting Horned Frog tailgates. Tune in to hear how Andrea's commitment to development and innovation is driving her success in real estate and beyond.
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In this episode of TeacherCast, Jeffrey Bradbury, Diane Manser, and Michelle Stie discuss the intricacies of professional development (PD) in education. They explore what constitutes effective PD, the importance of engaging teachers, and the role of community in fostering a supportive learning environment. The conversation highlights the need for alignment between administrators and teachers, the significance of measuring success in PD programs, and the challenges educators face in implementing new strategies. The episode concludes with practical advice for educators on navigating the complexities of PD and maintaining enthusiasm for teaching. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Conversation Takeaways Professional development should be relevant to teachers' classroom experiences. Creating a culture of feedback and vulnerability is essential for effective PD. Engaging teachers in collaborative communities enhances the PD experience. Good PD is not just about content but also about building relationships. Teachers need to see the relevance of PD to their specific contexts. Follow-up and follow-through are crucial for sustaining learning from PD. Setting clear goals for PD helps in measuring its effectiveness. Teachers should be encouraged to try new strategies and share their experiences. The role of administrators is vital in supporting effective PD initiatives. Creating a supportive environment can help teachers overcome challenges in their practice. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Professional Development in Education 02:12 Creating Effective Professional Development Programs 05:15 Understanding Good vs. Bad Professional Development 08:10 The Importance of Teacher Engagement and Buy-In 11:01 Collaborative Learning and Community Building 13:59 Follow-Up and Sustaining Professional Development 17:05 Navigating Challenges in Professional Development 20:22 Measuring Success in Professional Development 23:17 Final Thoughts and Advice for Educators About our Guest: Michelle Stie Michelle Stie is the Vice President of Program Design and Innovation for the National Math and Science Initiative. She received her BS in Journalism from Texas Christian University and her MA in English Literature from the University of Oklahoma. Before joining NMSI, Stie spent 18 years in teaching and school leadership positions, during which she won regional and national awards for teaching and curriculum development. Links of Interest The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is a nonprofit STEM solutions provider transforming the face of STEM. Our focus on creating access for all students, especially those furthest from opportunities, sets us apart as the top choice for educators seeking to improve math and science outcomes. Our services strengthen teachers and leaders of today to inspire the next generation of diverse STEM innovators. Website: https://www.nms.org/ Twitter: https://x.com/NMSI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalmathandscience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmsi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmsination/?hl=en Follow Our Podcast...
The image of the sheriff is deeply embedded in American culture – from pacifist Jimmy Stewart in Destry Rides Again and gun averse Roy Scheider in Jaws to those more comfortable wielding power like Gene Hackman in Unforgiven, Tommy Lee Jones in No Country for Old Men, and Gary Cooper in High Noon. In the United States, more than 3,000 sheriffs occupy a unique position in the political and legal systems. Sheriffs oversee more than a third of law enforcement employees and control almost all local jails. They have the power to both set and administer policies, and sheriffs can imprison, harm, and even kill members of their communities. Although sheriffs are elected by voters, these elections are usually noncompetitive and low-visibility. Sheriffs enjoy a degree of autonomy not seen by other political officeholders. In The Power of the Badge: Sheriffs and Inequality in the United States (U Chicago Press, 2024), Emily M. Farris and Mirya R. Holman draw on two original surveys of sheriffs taken nearly a decade apart, as well as election data, case studies, and administrative data to argue that the autonomy and authority granted to sheriffs in the United States create an environment where sheriffs rarely change; elections seldom create meaningful accountability; employees, budgets, and jails can be used for political gains; marginalized populations can be punished; and reforms fail. Drs. Farris and Holman track the increasingly close linkages between sheriffs and right-wing radical groups and demonstrate how sheriffs holding negative views of marginalized groups leads to unequal policing and discriminatory policies that fail to protect marginalized groups – particularly in the areas of intimate partner violence, racial profiling in traffic enforcement, and immigration enforcement. If the sheriff does not like your group, he structures hiring, training, and policy in his office to punish you. Farris and Holman also interrogate the ways in which sheriffs extract resources to maintain and profit from the carceral state. The book contributes to scholarship on local politics, American political development, federalism, political behavior, sociology, criminal justice, public administration and policy, and political extremism. Dr. Emily M. Farris is an associate professor in Political Science and core faculty in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies at Texas Christian University. Her research focuses on urban and racial and ethnic politics. Dr. Mirya R. Holman is an associate professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. She is an expert on gender and politics, urban politics, and political behavior and has published widely in these areas. Both Emily and Mirya have been cited widely in outlets like the New York Times, The Atlantic, and other important public facing venues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
The image of the sheriff is deeply embedded in American culture – from pacifist Jimmy Stewart in Destry Rides Again and gun averse Roy Scheider in Jaws to those more comfortable wielding power like Gene Hackman in Unforgiven, Tommy Lee Jones in No Country for Old Men, and Gary Cooper in High Noon. In the United States, more than 3,000 sheriffs occupy a unique position in the political and legal systems. Sheriffs oversee more than a third of law enforcement employees and control almost all local jails. They have the power to both set and administer policies, and sheriffs can imprison, harm, and even kill members of their communities. Although sheriffs are elected by voters, these elections are usually noncompetitive and low-visibility. Sheriffs enjoy a degree of autonomy not seen by other political officeholders. In The Power of the Badge: Sheriffs and Inequality in the United States (U Chicago Press, 2024), Emily M. Farris and Mirya R. Holman draw on two original surveys of sheriffs taken nearly a decade apart, as well as election data, case studies, and administrative data to argue that the autonomy and authority granted to sheriffs in the United States create an environment where sheriffs rarely change; elections seldom create meaningful accountability; employees, budgets, and jails can be used for political gains; marginalized populations can be punished; and reforms fail. Drs. Farris and Holman track the increasingly close linkages between sheriffs and right-wing radical groups and demonstrate how sheriffs holding negative views of marginalized groups leads to unequal policing and discriminatory policies that fail to protect marginalized groups – particularly in the areas of intimate partner violence, racial profiling in traffic enforcement, and immigration enforcement. If the sheriff does not like your group, he structures hiring, training, and policy in his office to punish you. Farris and Holman also interrogate the ways in which sheriffs extract resources to maintain and profit from the carceral state. The book contributes to scholarship on local politics, American political development, federalism, political behavior, sociology, criminal justice, public administration and policy, and political extremism. Dr. Emily M. Farris is an associate professor in Political Science and core faculty in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies at Texas Christian University. Her research focuses on urban and racial and ethnic politics. Dr. Mirya R. Holman is an associate professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. She is an expert on gender and politics, urban politics, and political behavior and has published widely in these areas. Both Emily and Mirya have been cited widely in outlets like the New York Times, The Atlantic, and other important public facing venues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science
Russell earned his BBA with a concentration in Finance and Real Estate from Texas Christian University. He began his career with Arthur Andersen Consulting (i.e. Accenture) and then transitioned to PepsiCo's Corporate Audit Group. Once he established a strong accounting and technical foundation, he decided to quench his thirst and desire to be an entrepreneur. Russell joined forces in a startup apparel manufacturing company in Santa Fe that quickly grew from inception to $23 million in sales and was subsequently sold to a larger competitor. He parlayed these financial resources along with his newly developed sales and marketing knowledge into his ultimate passion...real estate! In 2000, Russell and his family moved back to DFW to reunite with his father, a custom home builder, and his mother, a maven in residential sales, to launch a residential sales company, Rhodes & Associates. Within seven years, their newly formed company became the number one real estate team in DFW out of 17,000 agents according to the Wall Street Journal. They have remained the number one seller of pre-owned DFW homes every year for the last 12 years totalling over 8400 clients and $3+ billion in sales. Russell humbly embraces the magnitude of responsibility that his clients entrust him to consult and protect them in one of their most important financial purchases. He is dedicated to work hard, listen,follow-through, and exceed their expectations every day. His strict hiring prerequisite that ALL team members MUST have a “Servant's Heart” is non-negotiable. Russell's belief is that other professional skills can be taught; however, our team members' overwhelming desire to ALWAYS do the right thing, no matter what it costs in time and/or money, must be innate and part of their DNA. His team prides themselves on communication, expertise, dedication and transparency. Russell and his beautiful wife, Mandy of 30+ years, are blessed with three wonderful boys – Austin, Mitchell, and Cooper. They are active in the Flower Mound community and enjoy boating, hiking, playing tennis, and being members of RockPointe Church. Their family's utmost desire is to strive to run the business in a way that pleases and brings honor to God. What You Will Learn: Who is Russel Rhodes? Russel shares his early career and how he got into the real estate industry. The trend where agents expand to multiple markets and its implications. Russell's perspective on agents who open offices in other states despite low local sales. Recognition that real estate and property management are inherently location-specific businesses. Importance of serving a specific market effectively. What is the importance of having a strong presence in specific markets, such as the investor market? Russell's observation is that a significant percentage of transactions are from out-of-state clients. What are the Advantages of building a real estate team over a traditional brokerage? What are the challenges of maintaining profitability and managing a team effectively? Having a strong administrative support system is essential for high personal production. Russell shares his experience of selling his team to Berkshire Hathaway and achieving high sales numbers (140-190 homes per year). What is the importance of keeping costs variable rather than fixed, especially in hiring practices? Russell emphasizes the role of the "rainmaker" in driving business and the need to protect that time. The difference between personal interaction in sales versus forced conversions by ISAs. Russell explains how his level of busyness affects his willingness to engage with clients and the type of clients he is willing to work with. What are the methods for maintaining relationships with past clients, including touch programs and client appreciation events? What are the strategies for keeping the client relationship "flame ignited" over the years? Importance of providing high value to existing clients as they are crucial for future business. What is the role of the team leader as a visionary and the importance of having strong administrative support to handle implementation? The advantage of being an active investor in real estate when connecting with potential clients. Russel shares how everyone can contact him. Additional Resources from Russel Rhodes: Website: https://www.rhodesteamtexas.com/ Email: RussellRhodes4321@yahoo.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-rhodes-856b0818/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rhodesteam Attention Investors and Agents Are you looking to grow your business? Need to connect with aggressive like-minded people like yourself? We have all the right tools, knowledge, and coaching to positively effect your bottom line. 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Sarah Hill, professor of social psychology at Texas Christian University and author of This is your brain on birth control: The surprising science of sex, women, hormones and the law of unintended consequences, shares her journey into exploring the effects of oral contraception on mental health. “I actually spent my early career studying the way our sex hormones can affect psychological states and motivation…and the desire to attract romantic partners.” It wasn’t until Hill went off oral contraception herself that she began to connect the dots. “I started to feel so differently, that I started to really wonder what we did not know and about the way the pill affects the brain and the way that women experience the world.” Hill recounts her personal experience and the research she conducted on the Pill’s effects, highlighting a range of impact on physical and mental wellbeing. Everything from “having less energy” to “being at a greater risk for depression and anxiety,” and how “it can reduce sexual desire and sexual functioning.” Emily Dossett, a clinical associate professor of Psychiatry & the Behavioral Sciences at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, addresses another often-overlooked aspect of women’s health: the prevalence of mental health disorders before, during, and after pregnancy. Dossett underscores that “pregnancy is a time of tremendous and rapid physiological change,” and that “if a woman is susceptible, really to anything; diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disorders,” that pregnancies with those disorders “are more likely to come to the forefront or even emerge for the first time. The same is true for mental illness.” Dossetts points out that society tends to attach immense joy to pregnancy and the celebration of pregnancy that women feel ashamed, even stigmatized, if they mention or complain about how they feel. “We're just realizing how common some of these challenges are in terms of mental health because we're just now at a point where we're allowing women to actually speak up about it.” Roughly “one out of every four to five women” suffer from some kind of mental disorder, Dossett says, with depression and anxiety being most common. Because there has been little research on women’s mental health and pregnancy, Dossestt explains that there’s a general “lack of understanding and comprehension and naming of these disorders in the mental health world.” And when it comes to medication; “ the FDA, which approves all drugs, does not permit pregnant or lactating people to be included in drug trials.” So, what options are available for women who require medication and aspire to conceive? “The question is not really whether or not these medications are safe but it's more of a risk, risk analysis for each individual person,” Dossett says. “I firmly believe everyone has the right to have a child. Everyone has the right to not have a child and everyone has the right to raise a child in a safe and healthy environment. Those are the tenets of what we call reproductive justice. And I believe they apply to people with mental illness just like anyone else.” Delve deeper into life, philosophy, and what makes us human by joining the Life Examined discussion group on Facebook.