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In episode 160, Coffey talks with Matt Morris about various health insurance options and strategies for employers, particularly small to medium-sized businesses. They discuss recent trends in health insurance cost increases; comparing traditional fully-insured plans to alternative funding methods; health savings accounts (HSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs); level-funded and self-funded plans; captive insurance arrangements; reference-based pricing; the importance of employee education and communication; and criteria for selecting an insurance broker.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:Matt is a Fort Worth native graduating from Aledo High School then Hardin-Simmons University where he obtained his BBA in Finance and Leadership, graduating with honors in 2002. He was a two-time NCAA All-American offensive lineman while working through college where he met his wife Sarah.  In 2006 Matt received his MBA from Texas Christian University while helping grow Gus Bates Insurance & Investments serving in operational, consulting, Team Lead and President roles from 2002-2020. In July of 2020 Gus Bates joined HUB in a very strategic move to merge 2 great offices within Fort Worth.  Matt then assumed the role of Area President and now leads the combined teams.  The HUB Fort Worth family is a passionate, energetic team with the guiding principle “Don't tell me how much you know, just show me how much you care.”  Matt leads by example.  He supports and encourages teams pushing themselves to “find the better way,” constantly.  He believes the "pursuit of excellence" is something that should never end!  Matt holds his Texas Life, Accident & Health, Texas Insurance Counselors, and Texas Property & Casualty licenses.  He also holds FINRA Series 7, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses, a Chartered Benefits Consultant Designation, among others.In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah and two daughters, Lillian and Hannah.  As a family they enjoy anything outdoors, traveling, reading, coaching and competing in kids sports which often occupies their weekends.  They are active members of Christ Chapel Bible Church, part owners in the Aledo Volleyball Club, and Matt serves on numerous boards such as First Financial Bank's Advisory Board and Aledo's various Growth Committees, among others.Matt Morris can be reached at https://www.hubinternational.com/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:1. Explore alternative funding methods like level-funded plans, self-funded plans, and captive arrangements to potentially reduce healthcare costs and increase flexibility.2. Implement effective employee communication strategies to educate staff about their health insurance options and the true costs of coverage.3. Evaluate insurance brokers based on their technological capabilities, customer service, and ability to provide ongoing education and support, rather than solely on premium rates.

In this episode of Automotive Truth, Matt and Irlanne discuss their return to podcasting and the progress they have made in achieving their goals. They talk about opening their shop, PTL Auto Works, and the challenges they faced in getting it set up. Irlanne also goes on a rant about a pro-life activist who was sentenced for interfering with individuals seeking abortions. They also discuss the theft of copper from electric vehicle charging stations in Texas and California and the challenges of owning an electric vehicle. They touch on Toyota's engine recall and the concept of a four-day work week. In this conversation, Matt and Irlanne discuss various topics including the Toyota engine recall, the 2024 election, the importance of prayer, and some funny automotive mishaps. They also share a song that Matt wrote for the podcast. Overall, they emphasize the need for biblical living and prayer in today's society.

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MTE and Newski team up for a troubadour-centric episode.  More on Matt: https://matttheelectrician.com/ Support the pod by joining patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Newski NEWSKI ON TOUR: 5/9 Burnsville, MN - The Garage 5/10 Eau Claire, WI - The Plus 5/18 Manitowoc, WI - Sabbatic Brewing 5/19 Spring Green, WI - Slowpoke 5/25 Port Angeles, WA - JFFA Festival 5/26 Seattle, WA - Bad Bar 5/29 Madison, WI - High Noon 6/11 Rockford, IL - Anderson Gardens w/ Verve Pipe 6/14 Marshfield, WI - Wenzel Plaza 6/15 Green Bay, WI - Historic West Fest @ the Tarlton 6/20 Oshkosh, WI - Waterfest

God Save Texas is a three-part docu-series inspired by Lawrence Wright's book of the same name. In each episode, an acclaimed filmmaker explores the past, present, and future of the Lone Star State.  Episode One is directed by Richard Linklater, Episode Three by Iliana Sosa. Episode Two is directed by Alex Stapleton, and she joins Matthew Sherwood to discuss what it was like returning to her hometown of Houston to explore the effect of Texas' oil and gas industry on her family and local communities.  That effect has been vast, for though the energy industry has brought a lot of prosperity to Texas, the cost it has charged has been equally high. Nevertheless, Alex explains that she has hope in the future. That hope rests firmly on the local communities. And it is so strong that Alex has now returned to live in Houston permanently. Among the other topics that Alex and Matthew discuss are mythbusting, the industrial world that lies below Houston, how Lawrence Wright's book helped Alex to articulate her mixed feelings towards Texas, and the absence and erasure of Alex's community in Texas' history. The main thesis of God Save Texas is that what starts in the Lone Star State will in time be experienced by the rest of the US. The series, therefore, can be seen as being both an epic and intimate drama. Go behind the scenes of Alex's part in it on Factual America. Watch the episode at https://factualamerica.com “I think that the biggest lesson that I got out of making this film is that community is so important. And it's what makes Texas so unique... Texas has always had this wild wild west identity, but we find community, we build communities...the people of this state are pretty incredible.” – Alex Stapleton

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Mitchell host Brandon Marsh of Big Sky Cigar Co. Brandon talks about how his continued growth as a brand has really helped push the brand to new fronts quickly as well as what is to come for PCA. Brandon also talks a little about hunting and fishing and how to track certain animals. Tune in for a great show! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and updates from the cigar industry. Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Be Exceptional Micallef Black - It's a black out!

Matt Drinkhahn ventures deep into the life and experiences of Jim Cathcart, a distinguished speaker and author renowned for his profound insights and uplifting messages. Jim candidly discusses his extraordinary journey, one marked by significant personal and professional challenges, which he navigated to emerge as a symbol of hope and success. He shares his valuable perspectives on transcending limitations, the art of nurturing a positive mindset, and the profound impact of continuous self-improvement. Jim's narratives of unwavering resilience and steadfast determination provide listeners with practical strategies and an inspirational blueprint for overcoming life's obstacles. Together, Matt and Jim explore themes that resonate deeply with anyone striving to realize their fullest potential and lead a meaningful, purpose-driven life.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction: Welcoming Jim Cathcart to the Show00:00:00:36 - Optimism vs. Realism: Unpacking the Concepts00:02:01 - Turning Obstacles into Opportunities: A Guide to Personal Growth00:04:00 - Resilience in the Pandemic: Adapting to Global Changes00:07:12 - New Beginnings in Texas: Life's Transformative Moments00:11:48 - From Struggles to Triumphs: Jim's Inspirational Journey00:22:50 - Staying Energetic: Secrets to Vitality in Later Years00:24:51 - Health Hurdles: Overcoming Personal Challenges00:26:41 - Heart Health Journey: The Pacemaker Story00:28:15 - Fitness Challenge: Pushups and Personal Determination00:32:08 - Growing Professionally: Insights into Podcasting and Mentoring00:35:31 - Expertise as Power: The Road to Professional Excellence00:42:27 - Musical Interlude: Jim's Artistic Side00:47:09 - Concluding Wisdom: Discussing Life's Purpose and Living to the FullestLinks And Resources:Cathcart InstituteJim Cathcart's WikipediaJim Cathcart on LinkedInJim Cathcart on YouTubeInstagramFacebookPerspective Matters: The McCuistion ProgramThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

“Why do I have no family in New York City, no experience in New York City, no history in New York City, but yet I feel like I belong in it, in my gut?”That's the question Garrett Raburn found himself asking a few years ago. It shocked his wife, Gabi, who thought they had “settled down” in Fort Worth, Texas.Hear their story of adventure in this fifth and final episode of our series on missionaries.You can connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.

The boys bring you a banger interview this week! Joined by Owner of the TCL (Chad) and Big D bags (John) the fellas discuss all things TCL. Hear about the new stamp policy, the TCL player rank formula and plenty of fun random shit!!BIG ASP Cornhole Patreon page:4 Tiers to choose from!! Come join our growing community and get insider info, become an active participant in show content, be eligible for bag giveaways and more!!!https://www.patreon.com/bigaspcornholehttps://wtfcornhole.com/-Make Them Say-Code: BigAsp10 for 10% offhttps://westgeorgiacornhole.com/-Considered to be the best boards in the game by most players!!Code: BigAsp saves you 5% offhttps://cornholecoffee.com/-Drink. Focus. ThrowCode: BigAsp for 10% offhttps://www.burlybags.com/-Snag the best mini bags in the biz!!Code: BigAsp10 for 10% off!!https://blackjackcornhole.com/Code: BigAsp saves you 10%https://airwolfathletics.com/Code: BigAsp saves you 10%https://shoptosssauce.com/-Save your arm…save some time…the best bag breaking serum-Code:BIGASP10 for 10% offhttps://bangarang-cornhole.myshopify.com/-Community, Fun, Movement…grab your swag and join Team Bangarang! Bang Bang!Code: bangbang for bonus merch with your order (while supplies last)https://www.k9cornhole.com/-Like and subscribe on Facebook and YouTube!! Access to bonus material for subscribers!Support the show

The value that small general aviation airports deliver far exceeds what their modest size might suggest. To many local government officials, those facilities represent “the most valuable mile of pavement in the county.”

Carter and Sarah talk with a special guest, veteran news anchor, and host of Central Texas Life, Ann Harder about wine and the rootstock festival. This week the girls partied with Ann Harder from Central Texas Life and talked about French beauty, French wine, French music and French food. Also, our Texas wine festival, Rootstock!!! April 15th in Waco Texas. https://www.rootstockwinefest.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome To Mai Tais At Sunset Episode #55 - Hawaii Life vs TEXAS LIFE Part 2. This is Texas!

Welcome To Mai Tais At Sunset Episode #55 - Hawaii Life vs TEXAS LIFE Part 2. This is Texas!

Join us for another Pau Hana Aloha Friday! Setting the intention you will always find joy listening to our stories and random nuggets of wisdom. Hahaha very random

Join us for another Pau Hana Aloha Friday! Setting the intention you will always find joy listening to our stories and random nuggets of wisdom. Hahaha very random

We had an interview with Wayne Abney (Vocals, Bass), Michael Huebner (Guitars), and Anthony Walker (Drums) to speak about the new Life of Scars EP Crate of Sins. We talked about what's been going on with Life of Scars since 2019. The guys spoke about how often practice is and what it's like being a musician in the DFW area right now putting on shows? There was discussion on what they have been listening to as of late while recording the new EP Crate of Sins and spoke about the order on how they formed. Mike as well as Wayne spoke about some fun urban legends

Deacon Pat discusses his recent journey to live in Texas, Life, Love, and COVID!

Peter Helfrich, West-Texas-based Personal Development, Life and Relationship Coach is updating his services to provide a selection of online courses and one-on-one coaching sessions. Get the tools you need at https://www.peterhelfrich.com (https://www.peterhelfrich.com)

Peter Helfrich, West-Texas-based Personal Development, Life and Relationship Coach is updating his services to provide a selection of online courses and one-on-one coaching sessions. Get the tools you need at https://www.peterhelfrich.com (https://www.peterhelfrich.com)

John and Tammy are worried about the people in Texas but Tammy has some great news about the animals there.  If the Beatles hadn't made it big, John talks about what his ordinary life would have been like.  And, there is new music! find us at:  www.TalksWithJohn.com  

In this episode we take a look at what's been going on in Texas this week, Justin shares some news about his father, somewhat review a documentary, and ramble on about the GOAT. Follow the shows Instagram @willtalkforfood.rcFor business inquiries, contact us at willtalkforfood.rc@yahoo.com     Support the show

This episode of Infennite Conversations features my good friend DjvSiren from Schemaposse and boy oh boy do we really dive into life in the scene, his personal history as an artist, what its like to be in the coldest collective in the game right now, Texas Life, shout outs to tons of talented artists, and growth and development in our personal lives and how it has brought us to where we are today. Sit back and prepare for a great conversation. This is an episode you won't want to miss!   You can keep up with Siren on all platforms @djvsiren Check out his music on Soundcloud and Spotify too because he is one you will truly love listening to :) https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dAuH7eKdfnh8u3ZeTzveK?si=lsZpb3HRSbSj0i-M_-dCCw https://soundcloud.com/djvsiren  

Brandy Jackson is considered one of the most well-respected insurance agents in Houston and the surrounding areas. As an exclusive agent and owner of The Brandy Jackson Agency where she attended Texas Southern University. She is also a graduate of the University of Phoenix. Brandy has over 7 years of experience in the insurance industry and more than 15 years of indirect experience. Her agency has won several awards, including “The Circle of Champions,” one of the highest agency awards with Allstate and The Top 50 Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas Award. Brandy has also been recognized as being one of the few African-American women who own their own Allstate Insurance Agency. Brandy understands the responsibilities and challenges of business ownership and adds special expertise and capabilities to serve existing clients and engage new clients professionally and accurately. Currently, Brandy holds the Texas Property & Casualty, Texas Life & Health, and Retirement Services Insurance Licenses. As a creative critical thinker committed to customer service, her primary goal is to provide clients with accessible expertise and an honest, thoughtful, problem-solving approach to insurance. Being able to offer customers options for a wide variety of coverage and services is what Brandy likes most about her profession. She helps people every step of the way when making the decision of purchasing insurance. Her business motto is “No hype". Brandy enjoys being a part of the community and building local relationships. She promises to give her customers a 100% commitment. Brandy is committed to providing her customers with the highest level of personal service, not only for today...but for a lifetime.One of the few African American Women that own their own Insurance Agency. Brandy is committed to helping Houston residents assess their immediate and long-term needs and choose options that will help them achieve their goals. Brandy is a Texas native, born in Houston, Tx. We are excited to announce the launch of The Brandy Jackson Agency LLC on March 1, 2019. Don’t Miss This Episode…“This Is The Year For Your New Book”

It's just about time to put those cowboy boots on and take a virtual tour with Ed Jacobson and John Sbrocco At The Ranch. Discussing the #1 quality that helps companies survive in the market from an expert that has sold hundreds of self funded cases.Dive deep into the specifics of how the health insurance business has changed and get practical advice on closing new deals. Learn about the distinctive benefit of self-funded plans and how to improve your sales pitch. Here's what we cover: Throwback to 1975 health insurance; The real reason why employers move to self-managed plans; How your competitors can help you in growing your business;Family Monthly Deductible in simple words.  NEW TO THE HEADS UP ADVISER? 1. Sign Up For The Expert Session  "Achieve Health Consortium"

A play on the triumph and losses in performance and life. The Talent Tank podcast will navigate the inner workings of lifestyle, lives, family, teams, careers, programs, and technology in and around the offroad motorsports industry. What breeds success with your Talent Tank on full, failures when its on empty. From the journey to the Starting Line to take that Green Flag, on to exploring trials and tribulations on and off the track in pursuit of victorious achievement and the Checkered Flag.On this Seventh installment of the ULTRA4 Racings King of the Hammers 2020 The Talent Tank sessions, Executive Produced by Caleb Norman @caleb__norman.Roxy Foster @mrsroxy the Queen of the Merch, AKA "BUY ALL MY STUFF". If you own any ULTRA4 or King of the Hammers clothing that is because of the lovely Mrs. Roxy. She's been around the block, and will take you behind the woodshed. On this session on The Talent Tank we try our best to not get a fork to the neck while discussing Pirate4x4 and the etiquette of "ChitChat" where this damsel reigned supreme, building and supporting businesses, people and your relationships being the bedrock for success, and in general what its like to be strapped to the ULTRA4 merry-go-round. So step in, sit down, and prepare to be enlightened! After the Checked Flag:Moving to Texas Guide: 8 Things to Expect When Relocating to The Lone Star StateBe Prepared for Warmer Weather. ...Lower Taxes. ...Real Estate is Affordable. ...You'll Save on Electricity Bills. ...A Booming Job Market. ...Foodie's Paradise. ...Heavy Traffic is a Part of Texas Life. ...Everything Is Bigger Here.Location provided by: Cody Waggoner at LasernutPlease like & subscribe.https://www.thetalenttank.com/https://www.instagram.com/thetalenttank/https://www.facebook.com/thetalenttankInsiders Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/TheTalentTankInsiders/

Gregory Iron sits down with San Antonio-based Heavy Metal Wrestling promoters Dylan Dunbar & Nerd Rock Josh to talk Texas life and bad pro wrestling! On December 23rd, 2019 Heavy Metal Wrestling will begin streaming all 50 episodes of their unique and entertaining weekly series "Thunder" FOR FREE on Twitch. While Heavy Metal will still be running monthly events, the weekly series came to a close this past November. Promoters and producers "Nerd Rock" Josh Del Barrio and Dylan Dunbar discuss how running weekly shows benefitted Texas wrestling, as well as Heavy Metal's creation.   Dunbar talks entering the business, training under the guidance of Kaientai member and Smackdown's #1 announcer -- Funaki, and Greg and Dunbar discuss an unbelievable incident that occurred between a terrible Texas pro wrestler named "Massive" and a fan sitting front row. Greg talks to Josh about touring with the band "We The Kings," the time he had to run to the video store to let Shawn Michaels borrow a DVD, and that other time he hung out at HBK's mom's house. This trio also discusses some of their favorite terrible pro wrestling matches, wrestler names, and so much more!   Before the podcast, Greg chats with Aaron about his insane travel weekend, going from Chicago to Buffalo on no sleep, wrestling Tommy Dreamer and taking an insane move from the top rope. Aaron discusses his return to pro wrestling commentary for one night only and tells us about the time Rod Destiny decided to change the National Anthem at a wrestling event. Also, we bring you an all-new "Hulk Hogan Lie of the Week," featuring Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels, and sticking with the bad wrestling theme, Greg plays a terrible promo from "Mr. RBI" Izeah Bonds.   - - - Gregory Iron wrestles with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects the mobility of his right arm, hand and fingers. Trained by WWE NXT Superstar Johnny Gargano in 2006, Iron has conquered his disability and gone on to work with some of the top names in wrestling including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, CM Punk, The Dudley Boyz, Tomasso Ciampa and many others.   Co-host Aaron Bauer has worked in the professional wrestling industry for over two decades. A jack-of-all-trades, Aaron has worked in the industry as a local promoter for ECW events, a manager, and has provided color commentary over matches for some of the biggest stars in WWE, WCW, ECW, AEW, Impact & ROH.   Follow "Iron-On Wrestling with Gregory Iron" on all social media platforms: www.facebook.com/irononwrestling www.twitter.com/irononwrestling www.Instagram.com/irononwrestling   Back us on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/IronOnWrestling   Follow Gregory Iron: www.Facebook.com/TheHandicappedHero www.Twitter.com/GregoryIron www.Instagram.com/gregory_iron   Buy CLASSIC AND EXCLUSIVE Gregory Iron tees here: www.prowrestlingtees.com/GregoryIron www.whatforapparel.com/GregoryIron   To book Gregory Iron for pro wrestling events, speaking engagements, wrestling seminars, school workshops and more contact Greg on his website: www.Gregory-Iron.com   Please check out our sponsors:   Kayfabe News: Unreal news about an unreal sport! www.KayfabeNews.com The Savage Stash: The Cream of the Crop for vintage & original pro wrestling merch! www.TheSavageStash.com Of The Dead Designs: Bringing Artwork To Life! www.OfTheDead.weebly.com   Special thanks to "Ajax" Alex Cantrell for creating the "Iron-On Wrestling" theme song. Check out Alex and his comedy film team "Aldous Mustache" on social media: www.YouTube.com/user/AldousMustache www.instagram.com/aldousmustache www.Twitter.com/AldousMustache  

Nick Scales and I have known each other for years, and it was great to finally get a chance to sit down and do an interview.  Nicholas has been on the faculty of West Texas A&M University since 2005 and is a frequent guest artist and presenter at various conferences. We cover some very fun memories of his time playing with Inez Wyrick and David Murray back in the Amarillo Symphony (where Nick is currently principal bass).  You’ll love this fun romp through bass history with Nick—enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.   Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

In this episode of Sooo Aggressive, Vanessa welcomes actor & comedian Laurie Douglas (@laurie.douglas) to discuss sex addicts, life as a ghost, living in Texas, and random things that came to mind. All this and more on Sooo Aggressive!    Laurie Douglas: @laurie.douglas Vanessa Johnston: @vanessavjohnston   OUTLINE: FaceTune & PediDaddy (0:00 - 10:51)     Free Thinking Women (15:38 - 19:08) Possessed (19:08 - 28:18)     What’s on Our Mind (28:37 - 35:00)     Texas Life (35:03 - 44:55)     Swifty News (57:03 - 1:03:00) Outro (1:03:00 - 1:05:37)    

Ann Hand on her jewelry design philosophy ~ "I think I look at myself as a storyteller because most of my jewelry has a message. That's what I want to do for America . . . I want you to wear it and be able to talk about what it represents." Ann Hand - CEO, Ann Hand, LLC - The Nation's Jeweler - in studio interview with Andy Ockershausen Andy Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen and this is Our Town. I'm so excited to have a very special friend today to talk to you about Our Town. A lady I've known for many, many years who has to me the foremost jeweler of the city of Washington, maybe in the East Coast and certainly better than anybody in New York. Ann Hand is a legend and a major, major player in Our Town and Ann, welcome to Our Town. Ann Hand: I am thrilled to be here. Truly excited. Andy Ockershausen: I was trying to explain to you and we're still working on it ourself, what is this podcast thing. It is magic and as I told you, everything you do and say here, as long as it's in the ionosphere is there forever. Ann Hand: Now you're scaring me. Andy Ockershausen: We have a record of everything you've done but your business has been fabulous for our nation's capital. Meeting Lloyd Hand at University of Texas Where Their Odyssey Began Ann Hand: Thank you very much. It's been a real pleasure. Andy Ockershausen: You're a Texas girl obviously. Grew up in the great state of Texas. Ann Hand: I grew up in Houston Texas, went to the University of Texas. Andy Ockershausen: In Austin. Ann Hand: In Austin. Met my wonderful husband the first day. I was 17, married him six months later then it began an odyssey. Andy Ockershausen: A beauty contest and the cheerleader and everything you did growing up and you made Lloyd Hand. As far as I'm concerned he's known as Ann Hand's husband. Ann Hand: He'd better not hear that. No way. Andy Ockershausen: I tell him in the barber shop. We've been going to the same guy for years and of course I knew him and saw a lot of him and a lot of you with Joe Robert. But that's another subject. Ann, but you went to UT and Austin's had some problems here recently. An explosion or something? Ann Hand: Yes, I've been reading about that. It's so tragic. I don't have any family there now but everything. Andy Ockershausen: It was real dangerous for a while. Ann Hand: Pretty, pretty scary. Andy Ockershausen: But they found the culprit. You and Lloyd decided to get married and stay in Texas? Life in the United States Navy Ann Hand: Well he went off to the Navy and I went with him to the Navy base out in San Diego. Andy Ockershausen: Vietnam war? Ann Hand: No, Korean war. Andy Ockershausen: Korean war, right. Ann Hand: We had a interesting three years in the Navy and then after that he went back. Andy Ockershausen: Wonderful, I didn't know that. Ann Hand: And then went back to University of Texas, finished his law school and got his degree and then he went to work for LBJ when LBJ was a Senate majority leader. Andy Ockershausen: He was a congressman before that. Ann Hand: Yep, that's right. Andy Ockershausen: I know way back, Lloyd's too young. What was he was in the Navy, was he on a ship? Did he ever ship out? Ann Hand: Oh yes he was, the USS Telfair. He was in Japan, Korea. Andy Ockershausen: So he had a nice time in the Navy but being away from you. And you waited for him in San Diego. Ann Hand: Well for a while, then we went to Corpus Christi because he was going to be assigned there. The Navy base. Andy Ockershausen: Move across part of the country back east. Ann Hand: We just kept moving. Andy Ockershausen: A Navy wife. Ann Hand: Navy wife. Andy Ockershausen: So many of my friends, that's my war too, the Korean war. It's so hard to believe now that that was that long ago. I'm sure it's hard for Lloyd too. Ann Hand: It seems like an instant ago. Andy Ockershausen: It was a just a big part. But he is a very, very upstanding guy physically.