Podcast appearances and mentions of tracy martin

Welcome to a very special Fathers Day episode of the "I Am Dad" podcast. Today, we are honored to host an extraordinary guest, Tracy Martin, a man who has turned profound personal loss into a catalyst for national conversation and change. Tracy is not only a devoted father but also an influential advocate for justice and community healing. In February 2012, the world was shaken by the tragic death of Trayvon Martin, Tracy's son and best friend, in a violent confrontation that highlighted deep-seated issues within our society. From the depths of unimaginable grief, Tracy, alongside Sybrina Fulton, authored "Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin," a poignant narrative that chronicles Trayvon's life and the movement ignited by his passing. Tracy Martin has since dedicated his life to ensuring that no other child suffers as his son did. He travels across the country, engaging with men young and old, urging them to communicate to our youth—their sons, daughters, and the children of our communities—that they are invaluable, regardless of societal depictions. Through his impactful speeches and advocacy, Tracy fosters essential dialogues about race, justice, and the right to safety in our own neighborhoods. Today, we delve into these powerful themes with Tracy, exploring how his journey has influenced his views on fatherhood, community leadership, and the ongoing fight for a safer, more just society. We'll also discuss practical tools and insights for handling confrontations and fostering resolution, aiming to equip our listeners with the knowledge to drive positive change. Join us in this compelling conversation, as we learn from Tracy Martin's resilience and unwavering commitment to transform tragedy into a legacy of empowerment and advocacy.

Join us as we look back at the goalless draw with Stevenage and ahead to Saturday's home game with Barnsley, hearing from Nathan Jones and Thierry Small. Tracy Martin from Red All Over gives us the lowdown on the Tykes and then assistant boss Paul Hart looks ahead to the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrapped by Tracy Martin, a finalist for Best European Drama in the 2019 BBC Audio Drama Awards.

Welcome to the Service Business Mastery Podcast! Visit our website for more episodes and insights! www.servicebusinessmastery.com In this episode, we're privileged to have Tracy Martin of Aeroseal, LLC. Tracy, Aeroseal's Dealer Development Director, excels in marketing, with 8+ years at the forefront. In this episode, here's what you can expect to learn: How Aeroseal is using its technology for sealing ductwork in HVAC systems completely and improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality. How the cost of labor is influenced by the severity of duct leakage.  How contractors are using Aeroseal to help pass building code inspections. How to collaborate with green building certification programs for achieving energy efficiency standards. and more. Aeroseal, a prominent player in climate technology, is on a mission to cut global carbon emissions by 1 gigaton annually using groundbreaking leak-sealing technologies like HomeSeal Connect and AeroBarrier Connect. If you enjoy the episode, please don't hesitate to leave us a review (5 stars preferably

Tracy Martin brings a powerful word this Christmas Eve!

We talk with Tracy Martin from Ray White Northern Coast in Perth about the rental market and a town you might not have heard of before. We also talk renovations and how sometimes even Craig is surprised by his ability under the tools. ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070592715418 ► Email:  myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com  We include content that looks at Real estate development and Real estate industry insights.   We include content on home buying tips and commercial real estate. Also real estate market analysis and real estate investment strategies. Including residential property market and real estate trends. Also real estate finance and real estate agents and brokers. Plus real estate technology and real estate law and regulations, and real estate development and real estate industry insights. And real estate investing for beginners, real estate market reports and real estate negotiation skills.     #sydneyproperty #Melbourneproperty #brisbaneproperty #perthproperty 

Today we're delving into the world of orthodontic sales and marketing with my friend and fellow consultant Tracey Martin of Straight Consulting. We'll be discussing how orthodontic practices can tailor their sales strategies to appeal to the millennial generation, as well as the importance of optimizing the treatment coordinating room and creating a "wow factor" in the patient experience. Tune in for valuable insights and tips for upping your sales strategies to fit the buyer personas of 2023. Are you ready to start a practice of your own? Need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice? Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.comIf you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, be sure to give us a 5-Star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop every Thursday!https://www.straightconsulting.com/https://www.facebook.com/straightortho/https://www.linkedin.com/company/straight-consulting/https://twitter.com/straightwireshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmzg5cl_jDqtAdnnUOIdPoAhttps://www.instagram.com/straightconsulting/Episode Credits:Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Johnny Mitchell

The Patriot Barbie is joined by Life Coach, author, and brain health trainer Tracy Martin⭐️️️️WATCH full episode on Spreely TV at www.patriotbarbie.com⭐️️️️LISTEN on Apple www.patriotbarbie.com/podcast⭐️️️️FOLLOW Lindsey at www.Instagram.com/the.patriot.barbie⭐️️️️SUBSCRIBE to my email list! http://eepurl.com/hPNzyv⭐️️️️SHOP Patriot Barbie merch, wine, beauty, coffee and more www.patriotbarbie.com/shop

The Patriot Barbie is joined by Life Coach, author, and brain health trainer Tracy Martin⭐️️️️WATCH full episode on Spreely TV at www.patriotbarbie.com⭐️️️️LISTEN on Apple www.patriotbarbie.com/podcast⭐️️️️FOLLOW Lindsey at www.Instagram.com/the.patriot.barbie⭐️️️️SUBSCRIBE to my email list! http://eepurl.com/hPNzyv⭐️️️️SHOP Patriot Barbie merch, wine, beauty, coffee and more www.patriotbarbie.com/shop

Tracy Martin brought a powerful message this morning!

It's no secret that things are tightening up in the ortho space…With increased competition from direct-to-consumer options, we can't get by simply on the strength of our clinical outcomes and a friendly office environment.It is critical that our processes are geared towards providing our patients with the best experience and the least friction to increase our case acceptance rates. After all, what good is the ability to perform amazing orthodontics if nobody accepts treatment recommendations?In this episode, I am joined by Tracy Martin, one of our profession's most well-known experts on helping Treatment Coordinators better connect with patients for increased case acceptance.If you want to understand the interface between your front desk and your TC and case acceptance, I can't think of anybody better at that than Tracy Martin.Tracy shares great suggestions to help patients better understand their treatment choices and how to guide them toward accepting your best orthodontic care.You don't want to miss this one!Key TakeawaysHow Tracy Martin started in Ortho (01:42)Tracy Martin's TC Mastery Courses (10:24)The role of a TC in an ortho practice (12:24)What to look for when hiring a TC (15:46)Where case acceptance is won/lost (26:35)Is it best to have patients be our first or last consultation? (29:28)What is a trial close (31:23)Giving exceptional experiences to our patients (44:06)A good case acceptance closure rate (51:34)Additional Resources

Elaina is an AMGA Rock Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide, and AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Provider Trainer as well as a Level 2 IRATA/SPRAT Rope Access Technician.She owns New River Mountain Guides and splits her time guiding in New River Gorge in summer and Red Rock Canyon in the rest of the year. She is currently a board member of the AMGA.Elaina was a mentor of mine on my way to becoming an AMGA SPI Provider. She loves teaching and is always calm and extremely patient. I first met her at one of the AMGA annual meeting and I embarrassed myself by acting like a teenage fan of a rock star . I couldn't believe how she kept her encouraging smile listening to all my twitter.I still acted like a fan when I interviewed her because she is just incredible - how she manages so many tasks is beyond me and I know she will be always one of my role models.Now let's hear Elaina's stories.Show Notes:Mentioned Articles and Videos:Almost there adventure podcast: Episode 19 Climbing with Elaina ArenzBasecamp A Climbing Magazine Podcast: the epic issue with Matt Samet, James Lucas, and Elaina ArenzSideline Attraction: Episode 20 Elaina ArenzLive of Adventures: #4 Elaina Arenz A Climbing lifeElaina's Links:FacebookInstagramNew River Mountain GuidesChapters:00:00:00 - 00:07:50 - Intro, how Elaina got into climbing and eventually did this epic road trip ending up staying in El Potrero Chico00:07:50 - 00:14:57 - El Potrero Chico days, owning and running businesses, developing routes, putting EPC on the climbing map, talking about the pros and cons of learning from and climbing with her significant other. Developed the love of finding new sport lines00:18:57 - 00:25:20 - from photos on Climbing Magazine to role models to work with role models and mentors. what early networking paved the road to later education and career00:25:20 - 00:42:35 - getting serious on guiding, taking AMGA courses/exams, finding rewards in guiding, and seeing AMGA evolved, forming a pack with Tracy Martin for quite a few AMGA courses and exams on the Rock Guide track00:42:35 - 00:48:10 - being a female in guiding industry. what are the challenges? changes seen in guiding and climbing communities.00:48:10 - 00:58:19 - support AMGA's mission, being on the board, push the scope of practice, advocate professionalism, involved in affinity programs00:58:19 - 01:11:08 - the reality of a guiding career, felt the need to diversify, started rope access work01:11:08 - end - Elaina's new hobby, short term adventure goals, how to find Elaina and closing thoughts

Tracy Martin is an AMGA certified Rock Guide, an artist, an entrepreneur, and if you want to get married in Vegas she can marry you in Red Rock Canyon. She has quite a slash career.I first met Tracy when I was shadowing an AMGA's Women's SPI course in Joshua Tree taught by her and Elaina Arenz. We three all live in Las Vegas so we car pooled in Tracy's car. Tracy knew all the secret pee spots along the drive and magically pulled out pillows and blankets from nowhere in her small car when I was dozing off. It was cold in Joshua Tree and sure enough Tracy offered me a constant stream of hand warmers also stashed somewhere in her car. I know when working with Tracy, she is always prepared and I will be taken care of.I liked Tracy right away. I adore her personality. She is kind, speaks her mind, defends her clients from crag bullies artfully, and was bold enough to be my very first guest. Thank you Tracy.Now, let's dive into Tracy's life and her amazing career.Mentioned Articles and Videos:https://amga.com/note-appreciation-millet-scholarship-recipient-tracy-martin/https://amga.com/amga-rock-guide-course-aspirant-exam-video-tracy-martin/Tracy's Links:Art Design Website: http://tracypmartin.com/Instagram (Personal)Instagram (Art Design)Instagram (Pet Portraits)Chapters:00:00:00 - 00:11:36 - Intro, Tracy's most recent art project, an overview of Tracy's guiding career in New River Gorge and Red Rock Canyon00:11:36 - 00:24:05 - Going through AMGA courses and exams00:24:05 - 00:37:50 - From cocktail waitressing to learning how to rock climb00:37:50 - 00:46:38 - Juggling different jobs to make ends meet00:46:38 - 01:01:08 - After graphic design work decreased because of the world was going digital, Tracy considered guiding again01:01:08 - 01:19:50 - Full time guide in Red Rock Canyon NV. Rewards and challenges from guiding. comparison between different types of work, namely guiding versus instructing01:19:50 - 01:32:10 - mentors and role models01:32:10 - end - Back to Tracy's artwork, outlook, and final thoughts

Baseball and BBQ Episode #174: Multi Award-Winning Pitmaster, Heath Riles and Martin's Baseball Museum Curator, Tracy Martin Heath Riles is a 75-time Grand Champion.  He has been grilling since he was 18 years old and participated on his first competition BBQ team in Ashland, Mississippi.  Since then his name has become synonymous with high-quality barbecue products which include an award-winning line of barbecue rubs, sauces, marinades, and injections.  Barbecue is not just a mere hobby for Heath, but rather the career path he has chosen and the cooking style on which he is building a rich legacy.  We are joined by our guest co-host, Doug Scheiding, also a renowned pitmaster, as we talk about barbecue with a bit of baseball talk.  Heath discusses another surprise project he is starting.  More information on Heath Riles can be found at https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/   Tracy Martin has a basement baseball fans adore and collectors envy.  For nearly 50 years Tracy has collected items from the game he loves, including baseballs, gloves, bats, uniforms, memorabilia, bobbleheads, equipment, newspaper clippings, and many unique, one-of-a-kind items. Martin is a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan and as a kid growing up his favorite player was Johnny Bench. He has a Facebook page that shows off his collection and would like to have a storefront museum someday, but for now is content to have guests view the collection at his home and to occasionally bring items to local events for the public to enjoy.  Tracy has things that even the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York has borrowed to display.  Just as we say good-bye and stop recording Tracy tells us about his love of BBQ and we start recording again and talk about it.  More information on Tracy Martin's museum can be found at https://www.facebook.com/martinsbaseballmuseum We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef, https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high-quality firewood and cooking wood, and Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.   Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter:  @baseballandbbqInstagram:  baseballandbarbecueYouTube:  baseball and bbqWebsite:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq

On this episode of Made in Hollywood Mark and William interview acting coach, Tracy Martin. You may also hear irrelevant things in this episode about Deadline, Judging Amy, Disney, Your Hollywood Coach, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Desilu Productions, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lebron James, Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, and Buster Keaton.

Trayvon Martin's hoodie was never supposed to end up in an exhibit on Reconstruction at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. But then the 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida, by a self-appointed neighborhood watch captain, while carrying nothing but a cell phone, a pack of Skittles, and a can of iced tea. Kidada Williams, a history professor at Wayne State University tells Trymaine Lee that she sees a clear through line between Reconstruction and Trayvon Martin. “The way he was targeted for minding his own business, the way he was demonized, and in some cases blamed for his own [death] is very consistent with what happened during Reconstruction,” she explains.Like Emmett Till before him, Trayvon's story galvanized a people and changed a nation. Protests sprang up across the country as the story gained traction, helped in large part by Trymaine Lee's reporting. A generation of young people became activists, and the phrase “Black Lives Matter” became a rallying cry.But when Trayvon became a face of the movement, it came with a cost — born largely by those closest to Trayvon, like his dad, Tracy Martin. "I'm giving to society, but do society really understand what I've given up?” he asks. "We don't look to bury our kids. We don't look to eulogize them or try to define what their legacy is to be. And during that process, man, it just, it really tears you up.” (Original release date: February 24, 2022)Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica.For More: Reconstructed: Birth of a Black NationReconstructed: In Search of the Promised LandReconstructed: Keep the Faith, Baby

On this episode of Made in Hollywood Mark and William interview the prolific actor, Jacques Chevelle. You may also hear irrelevant things in this episode about Henry Danger, Tracy Martin, Side Hustle, Nickelodeon, David Malkoff, Olive Garden, Britney Spears, The Geffen Theater, Bryan Cranston, Power of Sail, Nickelodeon, and The Kids Choice Awards.

Today on the show 11 year old Rachel Duff and her mum Joan from Lobinstown Co. Meath told Sinéad all about Rachel's experience on the set of Disney's Disenchanted, after a weekend of celebrations Ireland's fittest family the Nugents from Drogheda dropped in for a chat about their experiences and playwright Tracy Martin discussed the importance of female stories in theatre and more as her new play 'Once in a lifetime' has it's premiere in Droichead arts centre this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alec Hayden and Noah Mitchell sit down with senior Katrina Brathwaite and Associate Head Coach Tracy Martin in this edition of Truman's Pond - The Mizzou Swim and Dive Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest installment of our ongoing series, where we speak with participants of Cyber Scent Work, Inc., we have privilege of learning more about Tracy Martin's journey into Scent Work, her wonderful dogs as well as how she is helping her clients learn about and thrive while playing the sniffing game.  You may learn more about Tracy and her training business here: http://www.martintrainingbehavior.com/ A HUGE "Thank You" to Tracy for sharing her passion for Scent Work and dog training with us! It is contagious to say the very least. ----more---- Did you want to learn more about Cyber Scent Work, Inc.? Check out the Cyber Scent Work, Inc. website. Look over the Rules. Check out some of the most Commonly Asked Questions.  Scent Work University is an online dog training platform focused on all things Scent Work. SWU courses, seminars, webinars and eBook are not only for those who are interested in competition, but also for those dog owners who are simply looking for something fun and engaging to do with their dogs. Check out Scent Work University today! Interested in another dog sport? Dog Sport University is sister online dog training platform, give it a peek and see what it has to offer you and your dog. Want to help your dog in the manner department? Maybe you have a new puppy? Check out our newest online dog training platform, Pet Dog U, where we offer online dog training courses, webinars, seminars as well as a regularly updated blog and podcast for all of your dog training needs! #allaboutscentworkpodcast #cyberscentwork #teamharry #supersniffers #scentwork #nosework #scentworktraining #noseworktraining #scentworktrialing #noseworktrialing #onlinescentwork #onlinenosework #scentworku #scentworkuniversity

On today's episode of The Conway Ladies podcast, we talk with Tracy Martin about her journey through loss and grief. She shares her story about the loss of her sweet daughter and how she and her husband have clung to the Lord during such a hard season. We pray that her story will be an encouragement for anyone who is walking through a hard season or who has experienced loss. Connect with Us: https://www.thesummitchurch.org/conway Anne's Email: apurcell@thesummitchurch.org Brooke's Email: bburgin@thesummitchurch.org We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us a review to help spread the word about the Conway Ladies Podcast! We would love for our conversations to encourage more women!

Tracy Martin brings a powerful word about the importance of worship!

Have you ever really thought about your process for being "on your game?" Athletes have rituals they go through. So do professional speakers.  I wondered how other business professionals make sure they show up at their best and Tracy Martin, Stewart Wiggins and Lauren Schieffer, CSP were kind enough to share their expertise and experience with me. Also of note - Lauren had wanted to go back and talk more about the word "armor." After we turned off the recording we discussed the idea that she didn't mean it as a way to hide or not be authentic (as I interpreted it). But rather as in being ready to perform. How do you make sure you show up at your best every time? To connect with the panelists, please visit their LinkedIn profiles: Tracy Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-martin-ba86b919/  Stewart Wiggins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-wiggins/  Lauren Schieffer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenannschieffer/ Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/ #QuickHits are designed to exercise your brain by letting you listen in on an unscripted conversation to get other people's thoughts on various subjects. If you would like to join a conversation or have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please message me. https://www.DrRobynOdegaard.com    #preparation #gameon #getready

More than ten years ago, Trayvon Martin, an unarmed Black teen, was fatally shot in a gated neighborhood in Florida while on his way back to their home from a local convenience store. Martin's death -- and his shooter's acquittal -- would go on to spark a new generation of protests and global attention on police and citizen violence against Black people. In the wake of this renewed energy around anti-Black racism, a coalition of racial justice organizations like The Black Lives Matter Network, Dream Defenders, and Black Youth Project sprouted all over the country, signaling a new era of Black organizing. These groups helped lay down the groundwork for the massive and enduring protests that erupted in Ferguson, Mo., in the days and months after Michael Brown Jr., an unarmed Black teenager, was killed by a white police officer on August 9, 2014. Within this larger movement for Black lives, the fathers of countless slain Black boys rose up to lead the cause. On this episode of Into America, host Trymaine Lee speaks with Tracy Martin, Trayvon Martin's dad, along with Michael Brown Sr., and Jacob Blake Sr. about the weight of Black fatherhood amid a global fight for Black life.For a transcript, please visit msnbc.com/intoamerica. Follow and share the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, using the handle @intoamericapod.Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.Further Listening: Reconstructed: The Book of TrayvonAfter George FloydCan You Hear Us Now: Juneteenth

Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller have the pleasure of talking to one of the truest gentleman in the game, Tracy Martin. Stories, artifacts and you will be left wanting more. He got Rudy on the screen, his is out of room, im camping out on his lawn. Listen for it....listen

It seems like conversations where the discourse is both deep and kind are rare. Too often people are talking AT each other rather then TO each other and, as Kevin pointed out, just waiting for the other person to stop talking so they can speak. I asked Kevin Wash, Tracy Martin, Ziz Abdur-Ra'oof, and Bill Lindquist what they thought an honest debate was and how humans might get better at creating and engaging in them. The conversation touched on many aspects of the human condition, why communication often doesn't work and what we can do to make it better. Why do you think real conversations where the goal is to understand even if we don't agree are so rare these days? This conversation ended up being five people instead of four. Creative discretion on my part. Do you have an opinion on whether four or five panelists is better? To connect with the panelists, please visit their LinkedIn profiles: Bill Lindquist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamslindquist/ Tracy Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-martin-ba86b919/  Ziz Abdur-Ra'oof, ACC: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zizabdurraoof/  Kevin Wash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wash-23b90915/  Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/ #QuickHits are designed to exercise your brain by letting you listen in on an unscripted conversation to get other people's thoughts on various subjects. If you would like to join a conversation or have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please message me. https://www.DrRobynOdegaard.com  #fight #debate #learning #honestconversations #listentounderstand #shareknowledge #communication

New #worklife360 episode dropped today ~ This special episode showcases what longevity looks like as the lovey Tracy Martin, of Blue Lotus Designs, shares life lessons. We explore real talk about making time to practice self-care, even in small 15 second increments, that matter during life transitions. We explore the power of relationships, changes in different stages in life, some lessons we've learned, mindfulness, and how we can allow ourselves to be vulnerable while being thankful for life's blessings. Some nuggets of helpful information when it come to nutrition, sleep, movement, and smiling! Shout out the all the #truckers making changes for their wellbeing! As a small business owner, Tracy relies on the #transportation industry and shares a transformative story about a #longhaul trucker she works with and how small acts of #kindness can help a trucker feel valued. This man went on to make some helpful changes in his life. Shout out to my GTZ team as I share some fun programming set to begin in April as we continue to supper #wellnessatwork! Action Item at the end ... get ready 5,4,3,2, 1 go..... Contact info: Tracy: linkedin.com/in/tracy-martin-ba86b919 bluelotuskitchenandbath.com/Company Website houzz.com/pro/bluelotuskandb/blue-lotus-kitchen-and-bath instagram.com/bluelotuskb Rhonda Bompensa-Zimmerman via the pod: worklife360podcast@gmail.com

Trayvon Martin's hoodie was never supposed to end up in an exhibit on Reconstruction at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. But then the 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida, by a self-appointed neighborhood watch captain, while carrying nothing but a cell phone, a pack of Skittles, and a can of iced tea. Kidada Williams, a history professor at Wayne State University tells Trymaine Lee that she sees a clear through line between Reconstruction and Trayvon Martin. “The way he was targeted for minding his own business, the way he was demonized, and in some cases blamed for his own [death] is very consistent with what happened during Reconstruction,” she explains.Like Emmett Till before him, Trayvon's story galvanized a people and changed a nation. Protests sprang up across the country as the story gained traction, helped in large part by Trymaine Lee's reporting. A generation of young people became activists, and when the man who killed Trayvon was acquitted, arguing he acted in self-defense, the phrase “Black Lives Matter” was born and became a rallying cry.Without Trayvon, there would have been no groundwork for the uprisings in Ferguson after Michael Brown was killed, no global movement in place to fuel the protests for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. But when Trayvon became a face of the movement, it came with a cost — one that Tracy Martin, Trayvon's father, knows too well. "I'm giving to society, but do society really understand what I've given up?” he asks. "We don't look to bury our kids. We don't look to eulogize them or try to define what their legacy is to be. And during that process, man, it just, it really tears you up.” For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica. Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.Further Listening:Reconstructed: Birth of a Black NationReconstructed: In Search of the Promised LandReconstructed: Keep the Faith, Baby

You're probably spending a lot of money on marketing. Every case that walks through your door costs you something. We want them to get them to say yes to our treatment plans to drive up our case acceptance rate.The number 1 thing you can do as a doctor to help your treatment coordinator get better case acceptance is by getting out of the room quicker.You heard that right… as a doctor, you are not that important in the treatment case acceptance process. It doesn't matter how good of a salesman you think you are.Gone are the days, Orthos spent 45 minutes drawing treatment plans with their patients. The best way you can help your TC close better is by spending as little time in the room as possible.5 minutes to get the patient to meet you and understand a few details on their treatment plan is enough. The rest is better handled by your TC.To learn more strategies to drive up your case acceptance rate and optimize your new patient process, take the Case Acceptance Orthoprenuers University Course presented by Tracy Martin, the foremost expert in Case Acceptance.Key TakeawaysWhy you need to leave the room quicker (01:45)The treatment plan acceptance process (02:44)How to optimize your new patient process (03:36)Why you need to take the Case Acceptance orthoprenuer university course (04:15)Additional Resources

As a companion podcast to Destination Freedom Black Radio Days comes The Eclectic. First Up: Emmett Till was murdered 65 years ago on August 28 1955 in Money, Mississippi. At only 14 years old, he was kidnapped, brutally tortured, lynched, and killed during a racially motivated hate crime that ultimately helped launch the modern-day civil rights movement. On August 30, 2019, Eli McClain was killed in Aurora, Colorado. We bring you our interview with Deborah Watts founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation and Emmett Till's cousin. This interview was conducted in July of 2020. The past is not past​. The specter of Till's devastating crime remains ever-present through modern-day racially motivated murders. The burdens borne by families such as Emmett's (Thelma Wright Edwards and Deborah Watts), Eli McClain, (Sheneen McClain), George Floyd's (Philonise and LaTonya Floyd) Ahmaud Arbery's (Wanda Cooper Jones and Marcus Arbery Sr.), Trayvon Martin's (Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin), Jordan Davis' (Lucy McBath and Ron Davis), Eric Garner's (Gwen Carr), Breonna Taylor's (Tamika Palmer) De Von Bailey (Delisha Searcy) and many others force them to speak up loudly, demand justice and take action when others won't. The Eclectic features interviews with difference makers, artists, authors, bold thinkers, and people we love who get stuff done. Produced and hosted by donnie l. betts of No Credits Productions. Follow @nocreditsproductions on Facebook and Instagram, and @donniebetts on Twitter. #Blackradiodays #socialjustice #destinationfreedomblackradiodays #donniebetts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy Martin's debut play Wrapped is a comedy with a sharp edge that explores the unlikely symbiotic friendship that develops between two women

Episode 145 Notes: In this episode, Alisha is sharing her conversation with Tracy Martin about her recently published book “As Good as Gold” a 12-Step to Self-Love, Honor & Respect. Learn More About Tracy Here: https://www.soulsetinmotion.com/Our Sponsor: Abbey Gibb and The MVA! Calling all purpose-driven female entrepreneurs with stories to share with this world. Meet my friend Abbey Gibb, who also happens to be an Emmy award-winning journalist turned business and media mentor.She's helped women like you build million-dollar businesses around your personal story, become best-selling authors, and land TED talks in months.She's currently offering a special for my community on her #1 Media Marketing Course, the Media Visibility Accelerator. A 6 module course for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want to scale their businesses to $25k+ per month and scale their message into a global movement.

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Tracy Martin was the President of the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association at the time of this interview; she has since been announced as President of The Core Canada, founded by Kevin Zaruk and Simon Tikhman in partnership with Live Nation in 2019. Martin is a media executive with 17 years of experience in marketing, production, TV programming, as well as digital, artist and event management. Her most recent position, prior to CCMA President, was at Corus Entertainment where she ran the content strategy for the W Network, OWN, Lifetime, Cosmo and Country Music Television, in addition to overseeing the launch of the CMT Music Festival. Prior to her work at Corus, Martin was head of marketing for MuchMusic and MTV as well as the Vice President of Strategy at Pyramid Productions. As CCMA President, Martin leads the association's staff and Board through Country Music Week, and executive produces the CCMA Awards broadcast. Martin works alongside the CCMA Board to establish and execute long-range business plans that have seen the association evolve with current broadcast and content climates, develops strategic partnerships that elevate likeminded businesses and the CCMA, and evolve CCMA programming year-round.Martin has lead her team through the pandemic so far, adapting to the effects that Covid-19 has had on the entertainment industry.  Country Music Week is planned for it's comeback November 27th-30th 2021 in London, ON.https://ccma.org/Follow the Women In Media Podcast on social media:Twitter: @WomenInMediaPod Instagram: @WomenInMediaPodFacebook.com/WomenInMediaPod 

Nine years ago today, on February 26th, 2012, Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old young Black man, was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida. This is a day to remember that we are still in the fight for social justice and equality. Since the death of their son, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin have committed their lives to transform tragedy into change. They created The Trayvon Martin Foundation to empower others to become catalysts for social change. In this week's episode of Financial Fridays, we pay tribute to Trayvon's legacy, and to those unarmed Black men and women who have been fatally shot by police officers nationwide since 2015 (at least 135 lives lost). If you would like to get involved and support The Trayvon Martin Foundation, click HERE. In this week's Unplugged segment, Coach Colette opens up to share real and candid thoughts about loss. As a result of recent losses in her personal network, she reflects on what it takes to sustain friendships and relationships during these challenging times. Have you noticed a shift in the collection of friends with whom you are still in contact? How have your interactions been impacted by the pandemic? If you enjoyed this episode, why not share it on Instagram and follow @coach_colette. Give us a shout-out on TikTok and follow @coach_colette. Tweet your thoughts and follow @Coach_Colette. If you'd like to ask a question or make a topic suggestion, send us a message here. While you’re at it, we’d appreciate a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Tell your friends about the show, and thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coach-colette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coach-colette/support

Tracy Martin delivers night 2 of our Revival Week!

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I'm so pleased to see nearly 100,000 Kiwis have signed the petition support the helicopter pilots being prosecuted over the Whakaari/White Island eruption.It's ridiculous that Mark Law is being charged. He wasn't even on the island when it erupted.And yet he's being charged with failing to keep staff and tourists safe, for the six months leading up to the eruption.That is clearly not the problem. The six months leading up are not the problem. The problem is what happened on that day.So, as I said on Friday, I'm becoming more and more convinced that the government needs to order an inquiry into the Whakaari/White Island eruption.Because these are the two questions that need answering, regarding what happened on the day Why didn't police allow rescuers to go to the island? What's WorkSafe's role here? It's all well and good to charge every organisation that they can find now, but what about their audits in the months leading up to the eruption? Did they spot those very errors they are now charging people over? These are questions to answer not because we need someone to blame.We don't. A volcano is to blame.These are questions to answer so that we don't have the same situation again.  It worries me to discover that the office of minister at the time, Tracy Martin, actively tried to kill off any chance of an investigation just days after the eruption Memos to the minster from her staff talk of the need to “manage down calls for an inquiry”, and advise that "indeed if we cannot use the inquiry word at all that would be best”. Nigel Hampton QC has described the recommendation to "manage down" calls for an inquiry as "odious". He thinks there should be an inquiry.  He's been saying it for months. I totally agree with him.It doesn't have to be a royal commission of inquiry. It can be a fast ministerial inquiry But we can see WorkSafe has got this wrong. We can see there are bigger problems than charging Mark Laws for his processes six months before the eruption.

Tracy Martin has been serving as President of the CCMA since July of 2017. Martin is a media executive with 17 years of experience in marketing, production, TV programming, as well as digital, artist and event management. Her most recent position, prior to CCMA President, was at Corus Entertainment where she ran the content strategy for the W Network, OWN, Lifetime, Cosmo and Country Music Television, in addition to overseeing the launch of the CMT Music Festival and the production team. Prior to her work at Corus, Martin was head of marketing for MuchMusic and MTV as well as the Vice President of Strategy at Pyramid Productions. A Director on the CCMA Board for two years, Martin also managed the CMT Canada and CCMA Awards broadcast relationship for three years. As CCMA President, Martin leads the association's staff and Board through Country Music Week, and executive produces the CCMA Awards broadcast. Martin works alongside the CCMA Board to establish and execute long-range business plans that have seen the association evolve with current broadcast and content climates, develops strategic partnerships that elevate likeminded businesses and the CCMA, and evolve CCMA programming year-round.

Nearly all of us have experienced grief this year – whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the loss of normalcy. In this episode, Hillary talks with stand-up comedian Patton Oswalt and Sybrina Fulton, advocate and mother of Trayvon Martin, about finding purpose after a terrible loss.  Patton Oswalt is an award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. After the tragic death of his wife Michelle McNamara, he finished the book she was working on: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: The Search for the Golden State Killer. The book was recently turned into an HBO documentary series of the same name. His newest stand-up special, I Love Everything, is out on Netflix. Sybrina Fulton is an advocate and the mother of Trayvon Martin, who was shot and killed in 2012. Along with Trayvon’s father, Tracy Martin, Sybrina co-founded The Trayvon Martin Foundation to empower families who have lost children to gun violence. Sybrina recently campaigned for a seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission, ultimately losing by less than one percent. A full transcript is here.

This has come about because we know that our planet, and the biosphere are in crisis. We are intuitively recognising that our freedoms are being constantly eroded. Not only this, but mainstream media is either censoring by omission or only feeding us information that may not necessarily be true. Especially if espoused by the Government - who are elected to be our representatives, and expected to debate and clarify every point of view in an open forum so that both they, and we, are fully advised of all pros and cons. This interview tells of the emergence of the NZ Public Party and Advance NZ via social media, why so many people have been drawn to it, and illustrates a common thread that connects so many concerned citizens of today. Yes, there is a metaphysical strand passing right through this narrative and it all revolves around either control or freedom. Not freedom to do whatever we want to do, but in having ‘Freedom’ - we know that we have to be self-disciplined when given such an immense responsibility. This interview is about the soul of humanity and its impact on the soul of our civilisation.     The best way to understand this is by watching Robert F Kennedy Jr in Berlin 28 Aug 2020  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM7NLlWZD5I&feature=youtu.be Robert connects so many dots that it brings Billy’s focus into perspective. To such a degree that within the next 10 days Robert and Billy are going to engage in a live video discussion, together. START: In this interview I asked, Billy can you please start off with a little karakia - as prayer is important as it supports clear, good thought, correct statements, and right action. We talk of his wife Corrin and his three children, his Tamariki, and also of his surname Kahika being short for Kahikatea - this being the tallest native tree in New Zealand!  Taller than our mighty Kauri - As these trees can grow up to 60 metres high and given time - higher. So I say that he comes from a very important family tree, pun intended - or shall I say whakaapa. (laugh) He says it has many meanings - the expression to be a warrior and the expression of a leader - but quickly advises that he has no desire to be a politician or in Parliament and now he finds himself in front of a movement that he says is really not about being hungry or lustful for power - he at heart just wants to get on with his life, with his business, being a musician, having a little ministry with his wife and helping people. However these times that have come about now have compelled him to take a stand and air the concerns of many, many people of what we are seeing in relation to the behaviour of the present NZ Government. (but of previous Governments too. He says he stepped forward as he found that there was no-one in the political landscape articulating what was happening and this compelled him to make a stand, not knowing that it would lead to the formation of the NZ Public Party. Early Childhood Billy grew up as an ordinary kiwi Maori New Zealander living in South Auckland in a ‘state house’ with his beautiful Pakeha Mum and Maori Father. Saying that he never really wanted for anything yet did not have a lot either. He says many people are still highly skeptical of how he could come from obscurity to leading the fastest growing political movement in NZ. Something that has never been accomplished before. That it is all about the message, the timing and what needed to be expressed in the public arena. That a growing number of people have been in distress quietly thinking the same things but not having an outlet for their concerns, their thoughts and thinking. Some were upset, thinking that this lockdown situation that we are in - just could not be and Billy was able to amalgamate and aggregate people from across society that share the same concerns - and Billy was able to put a voice to it and unite it all and thus have such a message stream out across not only NZ but globally too. Because in his words - it is a true peoples message and a true peoples movement. The Status Quo do not like Billy calling out the ‘system’. As a result all the political parties, be it the major ones and the small independent ones in Billy’s words - hate what he is doing. Because he has noticed that NZ has been losing its sovereignty and independence over a long period of time.  (This subject will be dealt with at another time.) He tells of his COVID 19 experience and because as a family man on a little farm went into lockdown a week early, because he genuinely thought this the prudent thing to do with what information that he had at the time. However over this period he started to see cracks in the Government narrative. Listen - it is best hearing it from Billy direct. (It is only a 50 meg file - equivalent to 12 photographs). Because what he started to notice were incongruencies with what the authorities were talking about. Remember, he had had some experience as a military analyst and viewed information in a holistic way of thinking and as he said - he was seeing that these authorities had differing perspectives that as team players they did not add up to one coherent story. Contradiction in the Narrative. So being at home with more time on his hands he put a lot of effort into research and assessing the information and found too many contradictions to the degree that when during the course of the lockdown they deemed to say that there was the potential for people to be arrested and detained and face charges. He states that this changed the narrative - that we were dealing with a highly deadly disease - he says that we understand that if it was a highly lethal disease - everyone would happily lockdown. But, earlier on Billy had been hearing these other narratives from Stanford University in the USA and their Department of Epidemiology. This was headed by Professor John Ioannidis -  and Billy noted that this was from an exceptionally well-qualified Professor who had ‘broken ranks’ with the corporate, health and educational world. His detractors said he misled the public and the US Media in lockstep all condemned him - because one, ‘he was his own man’ - and two the media, and universities are all part of the one mindset and that they need to follow the same ‘controlled’ narrative. Because he said that Governments globally need to relax - that it’s an overreach - saying don’t panic and it is not going to be millions and millions of deaths - that it is going to be within the range of the annual seasonal loss due to bad influenza. This to Billy says is confirmed by the courageous Auckland University epidemiologist Dr. Simon Thornley who stated the prolonged lockdown is likely to cause greater harm than the virus to the nations long term health and well being, the social fabric, plus economy and education. Agenda21 and Agenda2030 So Billy took this all in and then studied the United Nations, which he had been doing for over 10 years and all of its many different agendas and realms and he had himself visited the UN and met Helen Clark when she was number 3 there and to cut this short - that Agenda21 and Agenda2030 were in his eyes, problematic - because those that have made an in-depth study, as well note the buzz worlds of sustainability and green initiatives and the very catchy phrases of due care and the future of children living in peace and harmony - something just did not click for him. NZ Prime Minister Commits NZ to Agenda21 & Agenda2030. But what spiked Billy’s focus was that last September at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in New York at a presentation called GoalKeepers - NZ’s PM Jacinda Ardern had made a public commitment to the audience that she was going to commit to the full implementation of these two Agendas right across NZ and yet she has not made this statement on the front page of the NZ Herald or the first news slot on TV ONE, or TV3 or the lead story at Radio NZ.  So there was one short story for overseas consumptions whilst the hobbits back home in the Shire in NZ learned of nothing but a quick news brief, on TV to the acclaimed silence of every NZ Member of Parliament to this day. Hence NZers' growing suspicion. You must remember Agenda21 was signed in Rio De Janeiro in Brazil in 1992 under the watchful eye of George Herbert Bush, US President, Ex Chief of the CIA. Billy maintains that these Agendas become a totalitarian agenda were without prior consultation with the community from the grassroots up, we are not being told what they are being implemented.  Because, it’s a top-down mechanism from the top of the pyramid to micromanage our planet - country by country, region by region, from villages, towns and cities that programme humans to be eventually asked, and ‘encouraged’ to shift from the rural sector into ‘smart cities.’  Yet this has not been discussed in town hall meetings across NZ or better still on a two hour TV slot with both TVOne and TV3 ‘simulcasting’ it to the whole country - calling on all citizens of NZ to tune into this nationwide debate and discussion as to what is Agenda21 and the best future possible for us, especially our children and grandchildren's future. Told to obey, and not encouraged to consciously participate? That our society would come under the aegis of protocols from above about where a human can live, breathe, drink, eat, watch etc. Would the United Nations declaration of human rights apply? But aligned with the World Economic Forum inclusive of the Fourth Industrial Revolution - humanity will be herded into smart cities wherein Auckland for example saturated in a cloud of escalating 5G wireless frequencies we would be drinking water piped in from the Waikato river - being only tested for 100 different chemicals whilst upstream the catchment area brings in 10’s of thousands of farm, factory and urban roadside chemicals. Would we be allowed to grow organic food in both the back and front yard of our homes? Or, if not allowed, does that mean having to eat factory food and industrial food - devoid of nutrition, vitamins, minerals and ‘life force?’ Cashless Digital Society to be implemented. In a cashless society which we are entering as you read - all transactions are tracked and everything is transparent. Agenda21 clarifies what we can and can not do with our land, what we can build, how we can build - what permissions needed.  How we educate our children, ‘medical sovereignty’ to make decisions for you and your family what water we can catch, or pump up from the ground. Billy maintains all of the above is entwined in Agenda21. Yet, there are also many concerned people, and plenty of lawyers and learned people currently in litigation against the UN’s rollout for this. Why the Secrecy of Agenda21 and Agenda2030. Why are our leaders not talking about this and then asking for feedback? Why does the community at a grassroots level know essentially nothing about this? (other than they are too busy surviving and keeping a job to learn more about this. etc etc. When Billy collated and pulled all this information together and then went on FB and called to all who wished to hear - it went viral and here we are today - with a rapidly growing educated population - connecting the dots and realizing that there are two narratives running. An overt one and a covert one. That when Billy started talking via social media - it went like wildfire - and people started sharing and liking and responding and NZers up and down the country realised that this was how they saw it too … and were ecstatic that someone had come out and courageous said it for what it is. That there have been over 2.5 million people on Facebook sharing, discussing organising and as of now there are 65 party candidates and the list is growing. The feedback to Billy, is that NZers - these being lawyers, doctors, media professionals - business owners - wealthy people, poor people - every level of society are very concerned with the secrecy of what is planned for the country. So today we are wanting to know about the Prime Minister's implementation of an Agenda that she has not gone to the NZ people to inform and appraise them of. He said that the AdvanceNZ team has been working on all the policies that need to happen - that they have very qualified people organising and overseeing what needs to be accomplished. Needing a New Constitution Personal Sovereignty as a God given right. Get our over priced housing under control - take an entrepreneurial approach to it - not a bureaucratic  approach. Address our everyday problems by encouraging ordinary people who see these challenges and address them and who are not groomed politicians - who are also not groomed to take the corporate line either … He mentions not only our PM, but also the Minister of Health and the Minister of Finance as working for another Agenda. There is so much in this interview for you dear reader, if you wish to know more you are encouraged to please download and listen. Yes it is long - but not as long as having to sit down and translate it word for word - believe me :)  ta - Tim Other Points The Government is closing down localism and grassroots endeavours - especially in the rural sector. Notice that they never mention organics and how we can become healthy. During COVID lockdown the PM did not encourage us to eat healthy non sugary food, drink good pure vital water (which you can not get out of the tap.) Were you encouraged during the first lockdown to grow your own food to become a little more sustainable and resilient as well as fit and being in sunlight?  No, because the current Government is in lockstep with corporate food giants who only want you to eat chemically sprayed factory food.  It would be no different if it was the National Government, they have been infiltrated with the neoliberal discourse as well. Because Labour is very engaged with centralisation of power out of Wellington, in wanting more Nationwide control. Then we have  Regional Control = Australia, Pacific islands and certain areas within South East Asia and then ... Full planetary control? Labour is going about this systematically. The National Party would also do the same - if in power. But, Billy states we have to have a strong middle class - and this is being eroded. What is stated here is that the Government is collapsing our economy and in doing so is racking up more debt, getting our country beholden to overseas bankers (who print money out of thin air) and so with the majority of Labour MPs not being business people and have not put their savings on the line -  they have no understanding of the challenges and risks of owning and running a business - and thus have very little connection to small business and the responsibilities, etc . Over reach by the Government? The COVID19 Public Health Response Bill. The NZ Govt states it is the only single source of Truth that we had the NZ Police use their Facebook page to say - exactly the same thing. The NZ Herald article last week stated NZ has now debt of over $800 billion from a population of 4.8 million people - and that we could be forced to sell off the NZ communities remaining few crown jewels - the Ports of Auckland and whatever percentage of the Airport we still own. We pay around $45 billion dollars in interest alone without paying off the principle - to keep our debts at bay. Covid has cost us $240 billion already. The internet censorship Bill that Tracy Martin of NZ First put through  - why did NZFirst want to do this?  The hate speech Bill has to be re-examined as well. That Chris Hipkins Minister of Health stated that action could be taken against people who spread lies and misinformation about Covid 19. Turkey and Switzerland  -  Switzerland followed the global lockdown and Turkey followed suit - but they kept the workforce at the jobs - that anyone 20 and under stayed home and 60 and over stayed home too. They were able to keep Turkey running at a high percent and both at risk groups were taken care of. When compared with the Swiss their statistics were comparable - but Turkey was able to keep their country running and not depend on loans, to bail them out.  Look at 6hr 25 mins onwards re covid statistics - very revealing https://youtu.be/cf_zWtdKKKQ   And Sweden - they went for herd immunity and after a very traumatic starts with a large amount of Covid health problems and deaths (the elderely)  - they have now gained herd immunity and the initiator of this unique process has been sent to work with Dr. Tedros of the WHO to shape them up. He went against consensus realitie’s buy into the fear and the course that Dr. Fauci and Bill Gates trumpeted and came out of this to end triumphantly. He said very early in the situation that essentially this covid was a very nasty winter flu and they have come out the other side and their economy is intact and taken not had to be bailed out by intentional banks etc - They did not buy into the Who and Its Ceo.. Billy Talks of a Trojan Horse and the  Bill of Rights in relation to a national emergency that the NZ Bill of Rights can be suspended. He states that should never be the case - because the elected politicians in Parliament are our elected representatives - to represent us - we the people. He also queried why John Key paid $15 million to the discredited Clinton Foundation and that Jacinda Ardern donated $ 5 million to them in what has been found out to be a ‘pay to play’ racket. What is the procedure and checks and balances to allow a PM to make contributions of NZ tax payers money to an overseas foundation. Who gives the ok? There is much in this interview when more questions could have been asked, but lack of time prevented this. Finally - when we set up this interview - Youtube generated a random number sequence. This is what we got back. What was even more interesting was that for the first time in my 17 years in radio I asked an interviewee to say a karakia - a prayer. https://youtu.be/9M6F2yJEsus www.AdvanceNZ.org https://www.nzpublicparty.org.nz/   Next week’s Interview ? We do not know. Have an enjoyable and insightful 7 days.

I got to speak with Mizzou associate coaches Tracy Martin (women's associate) and Alec Hayden (Men's associate), who share their favorite memories from their first season at Mizzou, including the first women's relay at the first dual meet (which scored an NCAA "A" cut) and Danny Kovac taking the SEC title in the 100 fly. Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify Click here to listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to listen and subscribe on Podbean Click here to listen and subscribe on Google Click here to listen and subscribe on YouTube Click here to listen and subscribe on Listen Notes Click here to listen and subscribe on Stitcher Click here to listen and subscribe on iHeartRadio Originally published May 6, 2020.

Stanley told CNN's Anderson Cooper that before she and Tracy Martin separated, Trayvon was with her 90% of the time, and that she went to all his football games and took care of him when he was sick. She said that Trayvon was a kind and loving person, not a 'thug' as the media portrayed him. - CNN US media coverage of Rittenhouse has been polarized, with some conservative coverage defending his actions, as with Fox News host Tucker Carlson, or describing him as a "hero". Meanwhile, other coverage has used terms such as "vigilante" and "terrorist". Many on social media and in the regular media drew a comparison between the police treatment of Jacob Blake, as an unarmed black man, and of Rittenhouse, as an armed white individual, on the evening of the shootings. - The Guardian & Forbes This is Real Life is Fake with Ken Rick Angryrican --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kenrick-rampersad/message

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I’m Josh Cooperman and this is Lone Star | House of Design, produced and distributed by the team that brings you Convo By Design with another story about design and architecture from the Great State of Texas. This is the inaugural episode of Lone Star House of Design so I think I should probably back up a bit and explain where this came from for those new to the show. I’m Josh Cooperman, I host and publish Convo By Design, a podcast about all things design and architecture covering Southern California and a bit beyond. I have been hosting and publishing Convo By Design for seven years as of this recording with over 260 episodes of the podcast, 200 videos on the YouTube channel, over 50 live panels, and events produced and I have hosted well over 500 interviews with some of the most amazing and talented creators in the biz today. I am a design enthusiast with a background in broadcasting. I produced a design house here in Los Angeles in 2012, contributed editorial to some of California’s most forward-thinking home decor magazines and I produce panel conversations for design-focused events in California as well. All this being said, I produce Convo By Design and now Lone Star House of Design because I love the design and architecture space. The creators you will hear from on Lone Star House of Design are taking Texas design to new heights through brave choices, incredible creativity, and brilliant business minds. You are going to hear about how they craft their creations as well as their design firms. this is how design is changing the landscape across the great State of Texas, this is Lone Star House of Design. The first episode features an amazing designer and a really good friend. Tracy Martin Taylor is the principal designer behind Eleven 11 Design. She is also a former boss of mine when I lived in Dallas. Tracy is a creative mind like none I have met before. Her creativity is immense, her compassion, even greater and her skill as a business owner is why Tracy is so successful in this, her second career. Tracy and I discuss our past which led to her design firm, the tough choices she made to get where she is and how the state of design is growing across the Metroplex and beyond. Thank you, Tracy Martin Taylor, of Eleven 11 Design, that was fun and I truly appreciate the time. Please subscribe to the show so you catch every episode of Lone Star House of Design and Convo By Design, ask Alexa or Siri, say, “Hey Siri, Play Convo By Design” and she will. You can follow the show on the socials as well, @ConvoXDesign with an “X” on Instagram and check out the YouTube channel for videos from some of your favorite episodes. Thank you for listening and until next week, Keep creating. @ConvoXDesign #LoneStarHOD #Eleven11Design

Glad to see you back for another episode of All Things Business for Physicians! In today’s episode, we meet with Tracy Martin, a born-and-raised Texan who runs a consulting business for orthodontics practices. She has years of experience working in and with practices of every size and every stage of growth and development. Tune in...

TRACY MARTIN With a black belt in orthodontics and a game-changing conversion rate, Tracy has mastered the art of providing the highest level of patient care while creating a rhythm the team can dance to. Growing up in orthodontics over the past 15 years, in offices ranging from start-ups to multi- ractice/multi-doctor, Tracy has developed a method for increasing case acceptance, improving office efficiency, and introducing standout marketing strategies. Passionate about the business of orthodontics, and having held every position in a practice, she is a firm believer in the team behind the doc. Much of her focus is spent working with docs, treatment coordinators, patient coordinators, and clinical assistants to boost the “New Patient Experience” and enhance the practice's mark in the community. As the Founder of Straight Consulting, Tracy's mission is toput a millennial twist on traditional practice consulting, and lead the development of next generation orthodontic teams.   SCOTT CALDWELL Scott has been selling for over half of his life. From his first job pushing CDs and VHS tapes at Best Buy, to a career with Vector Marketing and hundreds of thousands of dollars of Cutco Cutlery, to the world's largest vacation club, “sales” is in his blood. But at the end of the day, his love of sales comes down to his love of people. Building relationships is his passion, and it's why he's also spent most of his career cultivating social media networks and helping companies improve their marketing communications. Whether writing feature magazine articles, newsletters, and press releases, speaking to packed arenas, or producing online videos watched by thousands, Scott thrives on helping people connect. As a Practice Consultant& Creative Director for Straight Consulting, Scott focuses on helping our clients find their voice, improve their messaging, and connect with patients. Turns out, the English major pays off after all.   SHOW NOTES: Everybody sells, it's just that not everyone recognizes that they are actually doing it. Just moving people to action is sales. Here are some ways that you can do to improve your sales process: Understand the important role that your front desk personnel play in getting those sales. Motivate your treatment coordinators to close the sales. Learn the necessity of digital marketing to get those leads coming. For more information on their consulting services, you can visit their website at www.straightconsulting.com.    DINO'S BIO: Dino Watt is a dynamic, highly sought after keynote speaker, private practice business advisor, best selling author, and certified body language and communication expert. As a business relationship expert, Dino understands that people are the heart of any business. His interactive training style will bring your audience to roaring laughter and move them to tears. Whether he is training on C.O.R.E Culture, Sales and Sales Support, or Making love and business work, your audience will rave about Dino and the energy he brings to every event. Dino has spoken for MKS, American Association of Orthodontists, PCSO, Pitts Progressive Study Group, The Shulman Study Club, Keller Williams, Sotheby's, DentalTown, Ortho2, OrthoVoice, and many others. Out of all the accolades Dino has received, the one he is proudest of is title of PHD, Passionate Husband and Dad. Dino has been married to his wife Shannon for 24 years and together they have raised 3 amazing adults.  

Tracy Martin is one of the profession's most well known experts on helping Treatment Coordinators better connect with patients for increased case acceptance. After all, what good is the ability to perform amazing orthodontics if nobody accepts treatment recommendations? In this episode, Tracy shares great suggestions to help patients better understand their treatment choices and how to guide them down the path towards accepting your best orthodontic care.

Did you know that Oracle was recently announced as a leader in the HCM Cloud Suite space? Find out more by tuning in to HCM Cloud Talk Radio to hear Tracy Martin, Vice President of Oracle HCM Cloud Strategy, share the exciting news about how Gartner has rated Oracle a leader in their 2019 Magic Quadrant.

Did you know that Oracle was recently announced as a leader in the HCM Cloud Suite space? Find out more by tuning in to HCM Cloud Talk Radio to hear Tracy Martin, Vice President of Oracle HCM Cloud Strategy, share the exciting news about how Gartner has rated Oracle a leader in their 2019 Magic Quadrant.

There’s a lot of talk about it being the Queen’s annus horribilis, but I’d hazard a guess that closer to home it could also be Winston Peters.He had the weeks off this year for secret surgery that he made so cloak and dagger it became a big guessing game as to what was going on turned out to be just a knee op. Not sure why he didn’t say that at the outset to quell the mystery.Oh that’s right yes I do, because he’s Winston Peters.He’s had the court case he took which backfired on him, after huffing and puffing to the media that National had leaked his overpayment Super saga... only to admit in court that he didn’t actually believe it was them who leaked after all.He made matters worse for himself there in terms of personal PR by blowing the whole thing up and re-litigating it.. which seemed a Prince Andrew style move blowing up in his own face.Then just as the headlines on that started to subside, up flare allegations yesterday of serious electoral law breaches by not declaring party donations.It was reported that ‘almost half a million dollars in political donations were hidden inside a secret slush fund'.That’s pretty damning.No wonder Winston lashed out when asked about it and called the reporter a ‘psycho’.The claims made included that donations were used to ‘fund election campaigns, pay for legal advice, fund a $5000 day at the races and even pay an IRD bill.’Unfortunately the media asked Tracy Martin about it, which is an interesting tack given her answers on every subject almost without fail are, “I don’t know.”Sure enough, when approached, she said, she “didn’t know anything,” and that she found the news reports, “interesting.”You’ve never seen a senior MP and government minister more out of the loop.Winston is on the attack of course, running his standard line of NZ First against the world, and the media being scum.It’s a Trump-esque approach. It remains to be seen if it’ll work.I wonder in all of this though how the PM feels. She won’t say of course, when asked, she hadn’t yet formed a view, as usual.But it must be a bit of an annus horribilis for her too, when you’ve got Shane Jones grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons every second week, and you’ve got Winston bouncing in and out of hot water too.The NZ First arm of the coalition seem out of control, and the PM seems either unable or unwilling to reign them in.Is it because she feels beholden to them for her place of power?Or does she just prefer a head in sand approach to chaos?Either way, if she won't do anything, and if National won’t rule them out yet either, the only sensible course of action is for their remaining voters to wake up, and rule NZ First out next year.

Next week, school principals will decide whether to take further action over their pay dispute. They also have the government's digital technologies curriculum due to be rolled out next year which many say schools are not ready or prepared for. They say there's not enough coherent support from the Ministry on that.Principals are also upset over the government's allocation of learning support co-coordinator jobs.It sounded so good in theory - 623 new learning support jobs created - but in dishing them out, the government has chosen schools which already work within the government’s own Learning Support Delivery Model.Principals said they believed the roles would be “handed out evenly across the board”. They are claiming bias by the government in favouring schools already well down the government’s own learning support path. Which means those other schools in dire need of support, who may not be part of this model, have missed out. So what's the message here? If you’re a school following the government’s model, you’re more likely to see action from the government in terms of more support. But what about those schools doing it their own way? Those in smaller communities who know the needs of their families better than any government model might? What about those unable to implement the government’s model, for whatever reason. Associate Education Minister Tracy Martin claims Principals shouldn’t be surprised that learning co-coordinators are headed to schools which follow their model. She says that was always going to be the case, and that this is just the first tranche, that more are coming.She did however believe every school in NZ should be moving towards the government’s model. And why doesn’t that surprise me? This government has shown, particularly when it comes to education, that it likes to micro-manage, it likes control. It’s a ‘my way or the highway’ situation. Get on board with the way we want you to do stuff, and you’ll see some money. Don’t, and you won’t. The same can be said of the tertiary sector and what they’re doing with polytechs and ITO’s. Centralising stuff, and bringing everything back under one umbrella, preferably one the government’s got a hold of, seems the modus operandi. It doesn’t account for individuality, or differences or diversity, or regional approaches that might work in communities outside of a Wellington office.When told of the Principals’ upset and there’s about 1500 of them who’re aggrieved by this latest move. Tracy Martin’s response was that schools unable to implement their learning support model should “get in touch”. Do you have faith that’ll change anything? No, me neither.

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Let's Talk about Men's Social Relationships... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Jameson Mercier, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy. His areas of specialization include Marriage/Family Therapy and fatherhood and this week the Lunch and Learn Community is in for a treat as he comes on to discuss the importance of social relationships for men and what happens when the correct ones are not in place. As we wrap up the end of men's health month I thought it would be extremely important to touch on mental health in men. When we talk about men's health month quite often we focus on the big diseases such as prostate cancer, colon cancer, and addiction but I know that I have come across many men who have these poor social habits and how it affects all their relationships. I talked about this before but as a outpatient clinical specialist one of the top 2 reasons why men would come to see me for an appointment was either someone was dragging them to the office or erectile dysfunction complaints. A recent journal article noted: "Social connections can act as a buffer against the impact of stressful or negative life experiences on mental health, the onset of mental ill health, including depression and suicidal behavior and can increase the likelihood of those with mental health problems seeking professional help." Social relation is defined as the relationship between two individuals and I know that after listening to this episode you are going to come away with a much better understanding of why your male family member acts the way they act. 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Introduction Dr. Berry: And welcome to another episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry. I'm your host, Dr. Berry Pierre, your favorite Board Certified Internist. Founder of drberrypierre.com, as well as the CEO of Pierre Medical Consulting, helping you empower yourself for better health with the number one podcast for patient advocacy. And this week we end Men's Health Month. Again, we’ve had some amazing guests this month. And I want to touch on a topic that I think gets brush over when we talk about men's health, right? And that's the mental aspect of it. And most importantly, we're gonna be talking about the importance of social relationships in men, right? And when they lack it, what's the problem and what happens when they have a good social relationship, right? And when I was thinking about the topic of hand and I was trying to figure out who should we bring on this episode only had a couple people in mind and I was very fortunate enough to get Dr. Jameson Mercier on podcast to really drive home the fact that if our mind isn't there, if we don't connect. And again this is a very tough topic for men to talk about because when it comes to our emotions when it comes to the mental health when it comes to getting ourselves together for other people, is that something we do willingly. And Dr. Mercier, as a clinical social worker who has a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and he deals with it on the mental health aspect. I've talked about it all the time wherein medicine, I sometimes have trouble getting my men to open up to me to tell me like, hey, I'm having these medical related problems. So you can only imagine the difficulty he may be experiencing and not maybe he actually does and experience when dealing with getting men to open up about their mental health wellness and wellbeing. So again, I wanted to kind of give a little quick little bio just so you can understand just how important this guy, Dr. Mercier is for not only discussion but just the topic of mental health in general. So Dr. Jameson Mercier is a licensed clinical social worker. Like I said, a doctor in Marriage and Family Therapy where he got his Ph.D. and family therapy from Nova southeastern university. He also earned a bachelor's and master's degree in social work from the University of South Florida and Barry University, is areas of specialization include marriage and family therapy as well as fatherhood. He is a qualified supervisor for the state of Florida for clinical social work, family therapy, and mental health counseling interns. Dr. Mercier provides counseling for families, couples as well as individuals. He consults with businesses, nonprofits, churches, and government organizations. He has been featured in various media outlets including Hot 105, The Miami Herald, The Discovery Channel, Bustle, and Huffington Post. He and his wife own a private practice called Mercier Wellness and Consulting. And ladies and gentlemen, most importantly, especially if you have a kind of been up to speed on everything, he and his wife actually have a podcast as well, which is called The Couple's Counsel. And me and my wife had actually had the opportunity to join onto the show and really talk about our relationships and how we deal with growing up with a child with autism. Right. So if you had not had a chance, I will link that episode, link in the show notes as well. Just like you can get a chance to obviously get in touch with their podcast. You listen to their podcast, subscribe to their podcast here. Me and my wife kind of discuss our journey parenting a child with autism. Of course the theme today is Men's Health Month and we're talking about mental health. We’re talking about social connections and relationships and I really wanted to hit this home because again, I've talked about the cancer's a lot, right? You know, earlier this month I talked about just making sure they go do their wellness exam. We had doctor Jen who actually hit home erectile dysfunction, sexual health. So again, we've talked about a lot of huge topics when we talk about men’s health and I figured there was no way I could end this month, a discussion on men's health without speaking on the mental health aspect of it. Right? So like always, if you have not had a chance, go ahead subscribe to the podcast and leave a five-star review. Again, I want you to follow Mercier. All of his information will be in the show notes as well. Get on their podcasts, subscribe to their podcast, five-star review their podcasts as well because it's actually amazing. And get ready for another amazing episode here on the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry. Episode Dr. Berry: Alright Lunch and Learn community, you just heard another amazing introduction to Dr. Jameson. I've actually had the opportunity to not only meet in internet spirit out, you know, a lot of us get a chance to talk to, also met personally and been able to collaborate on different events here and there and definitely fortunate enough to get this gentleman. A personal actually well-respected on the podcast. Dr. Jameson Mercier, first of all, thank you for coming to the podcast and educating the Lunch and Learn community today. Dr. Jameson Mercier: It's my honor. Thank you for the invite. Dr. Berry: So you know, I gave your introduction, which again amazing. Again, it's been this running theme that a lot of our guests have our resume that I'm sometimes in awe of as myself. But for someone who, you know, they read it, they read your bio, what is something that they may not be able to know about you that isn't necessarily in our typical bio? Dr. Jameson Mercier: Funny, you should ask I guess a little known trivia or the little known fact I suppose because of the line of work that I'm in. So mental health counseling, I realize maybe a long time ago, but really a few years ago just how much I needed to be able to do something for myself to be able to disconnect and separate and recharge. And so I am, I want to call myself an avid outdoorsman, but living here in South Florida and the city, there's only so much outdoors. (You’re right.) But I enjoyed being outside. I enjoy camping. As a matter of fact, tomorrow we leave for a camping trip and then we leave for a road trip that involves another week of camping. It's going to be a four-week road trip. (Wow.) So I do that because if you do 8, 10, 12 hours sometime working with people, counseling, mental health medicine, as you well know, you need to be able to separate that and give your mind something to focus on other than people's problems and patients who may not be compliant. And so for me, the way I kind of maintain some of my own sanity and my own mental health, getting outside, whether that's fishing, whether that's just going out by the water or anything, really that's something I enjoy and I've started taking the kids, my wife, her dean will join me sometimes. We're documenting some of that. Just side notice, a little passion project. We have a new Instagram and YouTube channel that's called Creel Adventures. Dr. Berry: Okay. Alright. And the links will be in the show notes because I definitely wanna hear about this. Dr. Jameson Mercier: Yeah. And so all that is, is simply, you know, me disconnecting, being out in nature, doing some camping, fishing and just something just to recharge my mental, my emotional so I can come back and be just as good. Dr. Berry: I love it. And when you're doing these things right, you're like there are no cell phones, as disconnected as can be. Right? So it's not like you're going, but you're bringing all the technology with you? Dr. Jameson Mercier: No, no. As a matter of fact, when I go out and I go camping, I tried to get as primitive as possible. Right. You know, so I don't need no hookup for electricity. I don't need anything. (Oh, wow. Okay.) But when you bring your kids, and especially when you bring your wife who maybe lacks the creature comforts, (yes) there's some compromise that needs to happen there. But I could go without it. I don't need it. And you know, that stemmed from a couple of years, three or four years now did I did a show with the discovery channel where I was in the woods for two weeks. It was a survival show. So no, it was not naked and afraid. It was not naked and afraid. There was another show. But when you spend two weeks in the wilderness with a knife, some matchsticks and a canteen of water, you really begin to realize how little you need to survive. How little you need and how much, how good that does just to be disconnected and totally in nature. And so that really was a boost for me and I tried to get out there as often as I can. Dr. Berry: That’s amazing. Again, we'll definitely make sure where he got the links to that because I'm very interested as well. I'm not outdoorsman but you could probably convince me to go for a day or two, where you're going on for a week. So I'm definitely alright. (Do it man. Do it.) A question I ask, obviously when we talk about the disconnection, right? Your primary field is therapy. My wife's mental health therapy field as well. And it's definitely something that I know has made me a better physician because of it and because of the acknowledgment that I can only do so much. Without addressing the mental health aspect of a person. What drove you to that direction in the first place? What was it that made you say, you know what, this is something I could see myself doing? Dr. Jameson Mercier: So there's a couple of stories that come together to answer that for the sake of time, I'll give you the condensed version. When I was young, I was about eight or nine, my dad died and my mother was left to raise my brother and me and my sister. And at the time we did, you know, you have the church that supports you and they come and they kind of sit and pray with you. But we did not get any kind of counseling, traditional counseling, professional counseling. And in hindsight, we could have definitely benefited from even just a few sessions as a family, of grief counseling or of just some regular run of the mill counseling, whatever that might be. You know, just to kind of process what's going on. Because as I got older, I was angry. I was rebellious. Looking back, I was not as destructive as some would say, but I could see how some of my actions stemmed from the loss of my father. And so when I got into college and I was struggling. I was like, you know, let me just kind of figure this out. And when I realized that if I had gotten some counseling, things we've gotten did go different from me as it there's got to be more people who could benefit from what I didn't get. And so originally I wanted to do psychology, but I'll leave that to the guys who like to do the testing and assessments. I wanted to be in the homes with the families dealing with some of these issues. And social work is what I discovered with social work. And once I found social work, I hit the ground running and then I decided to specialize in marriage and family therapy because the issues that we are seeing in society, a lot of times really do stem from dysfunction within the home and within the family. (Let's talk about it. I love it.) What happens, they go unresolved. They go unaddressed and then they cycle and we talk about this, you know, there's that generational cycles. Some people will call it a generation occurs. It's simply a matter of not resolving what you know exists within your family and these patterns we just hand them down. One generation after another. And so I resolved myself to break that cycle within my family and to help other people who are willing to break these dysfunctional cycles and patterns within their relationships. Dr. Berry: What’s very interesting and especially the focus of marriage and family and understanding like where it starts and within. We talked this month, this is Men's Health Month. And when I was thinking about the topics that I wanted to kinda touch on, which is very typical, right? You know, the prostate cancer, colon, all of these things that happen to men and know men do not get in themselves together. I think a lot of times the mental health aspect is when that kind of gets brushed over, unfortunately. And more importantly, especially when we're talking about men and, and I know you, obviously you have kind of established a niche, right? Where you like talking to men. Like that's your thing, right? Which is always interesting. Because like I always figured we'd probably be the most difficult, the niche to deal with. We were terrible. Dr. Jameson Mercier: We are terrible. And I recognize that. I recognize just how bad men are when it comes to talking and communicating. Even with our wives sometimes, you know, the women in our lives, our kids, and it isn't that we don't want to. In my own experience has shown me that everything we want to say or should say is right there behind our teeth. It's on the back of the, on the inside of our lips. A lot of us, yes, we're not taught how to communicate like that. A lot of us didn't see it modeled for us. And so it isn't that we don't get the urge, we just can't bring our lips together to say those things we know are there, you know? So in my practice, when I get dad or a man or husband, whatever he is in life when I get them while they're in my office or on a virtual call, I hold on to that guy. I do not take it for granted because I understand all the things that had to happen (before you could get to it.) Oh man! (Wow. Okay.) You know, and it's interesting when it's almost like a friend, you know, it's almost like bro, I've been for you. And he's like yo, that unspoken conversation that happens and if there's a wife or girlfriend there, they don't understand. But I am just so glad to see men who show up to have those conversations. Dr. Berry: And what I love about, especially the motivation behind episode like this is when, and of course I'm doing my research. I'm looking up mental health and you know, all of the issues that men need to deal with. And I came across this a very interesting article. It was actually in the Journal of American Men's Health. And it hit me. Because it talks about social connections and really the lack thereof. It talks about men's health, it talks about the lack of proper support which led to a lot of the different issues I deal with on the medical side. Whether it's noncompliance, whether it be alcohol and substance abuse, where it on all of these things that I do from a medical side that this article really said like, hey, you know what, if they actually like established some good stuff, in the beginning, it wouldn't be a problem. But unfortunately, we don't. And then we ended up dealing with me, unfortunately. And so I want to talk about like, this was one of this first sentence kind of hit me right off the head. It said social connections can act as a buffer against the impact of stressful or negative life experiences on mental health. The onset of mental ill health, including depression and suicidal behavior and, can increase the likelihood of those mental health problems from being sought. And I didn't realize. Again, I may be naive because of course that's not my field. How important these social relationships and social connections are when it comes to men, that was something that kind of like took me abreast. Is that something that you find not just to be a common thing, but sometimes like it's in that issue where like wow, like yeah, they really have problems from the beginning just talking to people? Dr. Jameson Mercier: Yes, men, we do. But let me give you an example that in my mind and in my opinion crystallizes that phrase that you just read. When you look at the military and you take these 20 men, 50 men, hundred men, whatever the case is, and you put them in a group, you put them through some very difficult stuff. This is even before they go to battle, but you put them through boot camp, you put them through whatever school they're going to together. They eat and sleep together. They do everything together. When they actually do, then go and see theater, they go to war. They have much better cohesion. They operate so much better. When you compare one guy who did not move with them and was dropped in after the fact. So the one guy, for example, was not part of this community. Okay, so there's something about being in a group that does buffer you, that does keep you safe. The guys who are suffering depression, the guys who are battling thoughts of suicide, they're not part of a group. They're not. It's very hard to remain sad and depressed when you are amongst a group. It's hard, one, the group on lets you, but even if you just kind of stay on the periphery on the fringes, there's something that happens there, you know, and they've studied this all along, especially in guys who are in the military. When you move together with a group, when you have that accountability and we don't need 50 guys, one or two good guys, good friends, it is a protective factor. Totally. This is why an AA, they do the group thing and they have the sponsor thing. This is why they are designed like that because that accountability from the groups, it's hard to recreate that. Dr. Berry: Does that kind of like lessen the burden? Does that kind of lesson, oh it totally causes they're gonna face the stressors? But like because you do it within a group setting it's not as much? Is that the thought process? Dr. Jameson Mercier: Yeah. It's not that you don't face it. It is that when you do face it, you have other people on which to share the load. It's funny, we go to school and we study all these things and I realize if I just watch women when it comes to this whole social contract thing. (Okay.) So much because women have this thing down the pack. If you're with five or six women at work or at a conference one we'll get up and they'll say, I'm going to the bathroom and then two or three will get up. I'm coming with you. As men, we don't do that. (No.) We don't do that. We don't even announce it. We just get up. I'll be back. If if we say that much, you know what I mean? And I had this conversation with a colleague of mine. I said, why do you guys announce that you're going to the restroom? And she looked at me, she says, I do? It's something they didn't even notice that. (So kind of like ingrained in them to say, like hey.) Something they do, anybody wants to come. And so go into the bathroom is not about going to the bathroom for them it's about, it's a social activity. Dr. Berry: Especially because the theory that adds there, right? Like that's either ingrained in them. Right? Versus from a like either genetic standpoint or just a social construct. They've grown up since they were little with these similar patterns. Do you find that's the case for men? Right. We're just ingrained to be individual. We're just ingrained to be alone and we almost have to be placed in army barracks type situation before we'll go out and join forces and hold hands. I wonder about that? Dr. Jameson Mercier: Well you know, when I think back and I observed kids, boys play like that. Boys and girls move and little cliques and groups and herds, but there comes a point where we make boys feel like that's not cool. You know, in elementary school boys will go to the bathroom together and boys will actually do like girls do and play in the bathroom. But somewhere along the line, they get this message that boys don't do that. And what we don't realize is, we begin to eat away at something that is very much beneficial. And so when they're young, we tell them they can't hang like that. When they're teenagers, you definitely don't do that for whatever homophobic reasons for whatever negative stereotypes. Men just don't do that until you find yourself in your mid-twenties and 30s and forties and now for you to say to a guy, hey, how are you doing? It's very awkward. (Let's talk about it.) It's awkward. It’s unfortunate, and I'll even take it further. I think there's something about black men in particular where this kind of seeing another man and just kind of approach, hey brother, how are you doing? Are you good? How are you feeling? Approaching another brother, another black man and saying, hey, how's your day going? Are you good? You know, the man, being a man, if we're to be a man, we can't be like that. Dr. Berry: And you know, I'm glad we kind of touched on this because of this kind of segues into my next concern. What is like the role of masculinity? Because I think we've kind of danced around what that it is, right? When they go from elementary school to middle school to high school too, you know, I think we danced around it, at least in my thought. Right? I've talked about it and sometimes I don't want to say sometimes I do blame masculinity in a lot of the different concerns, at least I see on the medical side. Versus them coming to see me for physicals for them even allow me to do certain physical exams that I need to do properly, like a dresser. What has been your experience on the relationship of masculinity and mental health and these social constructs when we talk about their social relationships in general? Dr. Jameson Mercier: Yeah. You know, if you're gonna be a man, if you're going to be masculine, you gotta be tough. You got to keep whatever issues you have inside. And so on your end, it's the medical stuff where at your legs been hurting, your back's been hurting, you walk in all crooked, hunched over, but you gotta be a man. You can't complain about that. On my side, yeah, you might be feeling sad. You might be depressed. You might be crying in your car. You might be sitting in your truck for an hour, just unable to pull it together. But you can't tell nobody that because men don't cry. Nobody wants to hear men complain. All kinds of just jacked up ideas. You know if you're going to be tough, if you're going to be a man, there are just some things that you don't do. Right? All the emotional stuff or the soft stuff, whatever the hell that is or those are, it's unfortunate. Dr. Berry: First of all, I think that’s 100% head on. Right? And for those who, Lunch and Learn community, usually when I talk about, when men come to my office to do the yearly physicals and I see their significant other or family member there, a lot of times they usually won't say nothing unless I ask the question like, oh is there anything else going on? And they'd be like, no. And I'm like, hey you better tell them about this. This is like, they're ready because they just assume like, like this person I'm sitting in there isn't going to tell you the full story. Dr. Jameson Mercier: They know. And so in my case, especially if I'm working with couples, I'll see them together a couple of sessions and then I separate them still. I see them on individual sessions and it's not until I get the guy by himself in my office, I get this whole narrative and I'm like, bro, we've been together for a couple of weeks. Why didn't you say this? And the reason why is because his wife or his girlfriend was there. And I'm like, whoa, how much are you not saying? Because you live with this person. Dr. Berry: Exactly. Interesting. Okay. Alright. Let's see. Let's see. Alright. I don't want to say I'm glad it happens on the mental health side, but I'm glad it's not just a medical. Dr. Jameson Mercier: No, no. We as men have a lot of problems, man. And I say that as lovingly and understandingly as possible. (Sure.) Because we just, I'll tell you a quick story. When I was in college, I was at 24, 25. I went to see my primary and I was working like crazy. I was studying, I had two and a half jobs still broke. So the stress was this way and heavy. And I came down with what I thought was a fever or a cold, and I went to see my doctor and they were like, ah, after a couple of tests they thought I had lymphoma. And so I'm like, I don't even know how to spell that. Like much less what that is. (Wow.) You know? And at the time my wife and I were dating, I go to the doctor and I come back, she goes, how was the doctor's appointment? How did it go? I'm like, eh, it was ok. Dr. Berry: Oh wow. Lunch and Learn community, I'm really laughing because you'd be surprised how often, like that conversation occurs and they'll be like, I just told my husband, he said, nothing went and his appointment was fine. I'm like, no. It wasn't like I told them this, this. Dr. Jameson Mercier: Man, listen. And so the week I went, my wife was supposed to travel for a little bit. My wife, my girlfriend at the time. And so I let her leave without telling her anything. And so I think the following day, however it played out, I had a biopsy scheduled and I'm living with a bunch of guys at this time and I said to the guys, hey, I'm might need a ride to the doctor. I didn't say hospital. (You didn't even tell them why?) And I'm living in a room in a house with four or five guys, including my brother. And so they dropped me off. I walk in, I have my biopsy. In a biopsy, they put you under and it down there like all day. And my wife was looking for me later that night. She was out of town, she couldn't find me. So finally she calls my brother and she's like, hey, I can't find Jameson, what's up? He's like, Oh yeah, I took him to a doctor's appointment. She's like, what doctor's appointment? And then he says doctor’s appointment at the hospital and my wife, she like, (hold on.) sharp tool, man. She goes, who the hell has a doctor's appointment at the hospital? And it's like nine o'clock at night and they're still there? Bro, and so I had to come clean and so, and again, I look back and I’m just like, that is so dumb. That is like so dumb. I'm not too hard on myself because I was in my twenties, but still, that is dumb. And I can excuse the young, my youth, the ignorance of my youth to some extent, but at 40 and 50 and 60, my God, there is absolutely no reason at all. Dr. Berry: And it still happens, for sure still happens. Which is wow, it's very interesting because you aren't telling a unique story bro. (I wish I was. I wish I was.) Okay. Alright, see. Like I said, I like this kindred spirit that we got going on here, right? Because like now I'm seeing how much on the mental health side, you guys clearly have the deal. We have just as much, if not more than we deal with on the medical side because you know, we were so personal. We think like, all right, maybe it's just us, right? Maybe they just don't want to take care. Clearly, even when they're on your end… Dr. Jameson Mercier: Always, universal man, it's universal. And the thing is I think, and maybe this is my bias, it's a little worse on my end because you can see a bad leg, you can see the physical manifestations. Me, I don't know anything. If you don't tell me. (Nope.) If you're not having an episode in my office, if no one saw you having an episode, if you don't come to my office smelling like alcohol, I don't know that you have a drinking problem. (Cool. Let's go.) I don't know that you're not sleeping because even if you're not sleeping, you get a quick nap in you look fine for an hour session. So, and we as men are like, we're just, forgive me, full of shit sometimes. We are manipulators and we've learned the art of covering up the pain. We mask it well. We hide it from strangers and unfortunately, I loved ones in our family. So whenever I get the chance, I sent texts and my friends or I see the campaigns that just say, hey, ask a friend, is he okay? Because there's guaranteed he's going through something and if he tells you he's okay. Call him a liar. (Yes.) Check your boy. Dr. Berry: Talk it. I love it and the reason why I love that because the article, right? I kind of started it all right? It broke down very typical relationships that men tend to have. Right? And then we've touched on, we've already actually touched on quite a few of them and they, they broken out to kind of four categories, right? They talked about the type of man who likes to like compartmentalize their relationship, right? So this is a person who treats his boys like boys, but treats his girl like this girls, right? So he is open. To be emotional to his girl, but not his boys. Right? Like, so in your situation, where you're in the house with not only your friends but a family and you're like, alright, this is the position I'm putting you in this box, but I'm going to tell my girl all this other stuff here. Hopefully, I'm going to tell her all of these, my emotional support. And I think what was interesting is that they found that even a person who has that type of relationship does it really consider themselves emotional. Right? So even when they're talking in the sense of like, I'm just talking to my girl, I'm living my girl, know how she feels. Oh, she just kinda tells me her stuff. They don't even consider themselves the emotional type, even on the, for the women's side, which I thought was extremely interesting. Dr. Jameson Mercier: Yeah. We can't even allow ourselves to consider that. Dr. Berry: Wow. And then there’s another type where we talk about a person who just has some difficulty and confining. Right? So this is a person who, they understand like, you know, I need to tell the person something that, let me just see where he's at. But because they have poor judgment, they don't realize like, oh, Berry not the type you tell that to in a way he's going to laugh at you and make fun of you and then they regress, right? (Yup, Yup, Yup.) And then they're like a closed shell and then it's even harder to get them to open up again. Dr. Jameson Mercier: Listen, I'll tell you another story, does that tell you another quick story. And some of my boys and I, we try to catch a football game every year, right? So whether we drive somewhere or fly somewhere, some years we get it in other years because of work, we can't. One year I was just, I was having some difficulties. My wife and I, we were like disagreeing on some stuff. We were disagreeing on some stuff and for whatever reason, I didn't feel like I could talk to her. I knew I could, but I don't know. We were just bumping heads. And this trip was coming up and I was so grateful for this trip (it's almost like an escape.) Oh, it gave me a way out for a few days and so I go to pick up my boy and then I think we were two or three in the car and we're driving and I'm sitting in the car and I said, man, they say, yo Jay, how are you doing? I'm like man, you know what man, is kind of messed up lately. That's what I said. And I can't tell you how much energy it took me to just kind of slide that just to say that. Right? But then I said that and then the guys in the car, they didn't say anything. (Silence. Just like as if you never even said anything.) They didn't say anything and in my mind I was like, look at these mofos right here, here I am screaming for help and blah blah blah. In hindsight, I was talking to one of them, this was maybe last year or two years ago, and I said, yo, you remember that trip? You remember that time? And he was like, kind of. I was like yo man, I was going through it and he goes, what? What do you mean? I said, yeah, and I said this. And he goes, what? That's all you said? We had a good laugh about it, man. But I'm just like, oh my goodness, it is insane the things that we go through. All I had to say was, guys, I'm struggling. If I had said, guys, I'm struggling, they would have rallied around me. (Right.) But I hid that or I pretended. Dr. Berry: I guess the better question is, would you have been able to get that type of insight where you would have realized that that was the code word you would have needed, right? Because it sounds like you said it, but not in the way they were willing to like, oh I can't, I'm not sure how to interpret this so I'm not going to go in that direction. Dr. Jameson Mercier: Well, here's the thing though. One, I mean these guys are not counselors. So, I've got to give them that much. And so I didn't necessarily communicate it in a way that they would've gotten it. I communicated it in a way that was as painless and easy for me to get it out. And sometimes the two just don't connect. Right? What's easy for me to say doesn't translate into someone understanding that I have some challenges going on. But we spent the whole weekend together, tailgating, drinking, eating and the whole time I'm worried about my relationship and my marriage and they didn't tell crap about that. Dr. Berry: Wow. It's funny. (It’s insane.) It’s insane, it really is because that really is how a lot of our relationships are formed. And whether we, the ones are actually forming that way. Right? Because again, like you know like your boy said, he's like, well why didn't you just say this? Like I would've been ready to help but you didn't say. Dr. Jameson Mercier: If nothing does, he would have been like yo dog, we got you. And you know what? That would have been all I needed at the time because again, I know they can't treat me. Yeah, I understand that. But I could have used a shoulder to lean on but I had to make the first move. Right? I had to be vulnerable in that sense. And that is something that we do not do well. Dr. Berry: Do you think we are capable of doing it well? Because I know we've talked about women because they've been ingrained in society. Has provided and allowed them that space. Do you think we're actually even capable of being that type of person who knows to reach out when they see that social media posts like, hey, reach out to my strong friend. Is that something that we can even do? Dr. Jameson Mercier: Without a doubt, man. We are capable. Because again, as men, as people, we have the capacity to do so much. We have the emotional capacity, we have the mental capacity, we are capable beings. The challenges, we are often not in a community, in a setting that creates a space for that. If you don't grow up observing that, if you don't grow up seeing your father, your cousin, your brother surrounded by men who put a hand on him, who hug him, who embrace each other, men who will cry together. Then you don't do that. You don't do that. You know, if you don't witness it, because it's a skill, right? We're talking about communication. We're talking about personal and interpersonal skills. It is a skill. The same way we can learn to communicate better with the women in our lives. We can definitely communicate better with the men and our friends and our buddies, guys who come to rely on in other capacities. This would just simply be just another form of support for us. We are totally, we are more than capable. Dr. Berry: Okay. Alright. So for the men who are able to grow their skill and practice this skill and be actually proficient in doing it, what has been your experience as far as how has it affected the other parts of the relationship, just in general? What has been your experience for that type of guy who's able to reach out and say, hey, I need help or reach out to them and honestly be the person who someone reaches out to? What has been your experience in those types of men especially from a positive standpoint in regards to their other experiences and health and wealth and everything else? Dr. Jameson Mercier: You know, it opens doors and windows you didn't know was there. Two things I said, you know, the two things that change your life - the books you read and the people you meet. And I've met some brothers who have totally changed my life. Whether it's business connections, whether it's learning about this new place I need to visit or whether it's about just have to find someone with a similar interest, you know? But guys who are able to say that, you know, listen, it sounds cheesy, you feel just a little bit freer. You feel free to move because you're less concerned about all that baggage and all that crap. You got to hide and you got to make sure nobody sees and at the same time you're hiding it, but you're trying to look like you just gliding on the water all the damn time. It allows for so much more to happen once you are able to just express that. Once you are able to say, hey guys, hey, I'm not doing so hot right now. Or if you don't hear from me over the weekend, just a quick phone call. You know, just those little things. It totally changes people's, I know for me being able to do that, and again, it's not always easy. But with the guys in my life who I am able to do that with, the quality of my relationship with these guys, my quality of life and that's not an exaggeration, has dramatically improved. Dr. Berry: I love it. So first of all, I really want to thank you for being able to really come up and kind of open up some of the eyes. And even if it's a right, just some of the mental locks that are there, especially for men. Obviously, it’s Men's Health Month. They’re going to get talked about prostate cancer and all those stuff to deal, right? But the fact that we're not allowing that to do blow over that mental health is important too. Right? A relationship is important. The fact that we're not allowing that to happen. I definitely want to thank you for coming onto the show and really driving home that fact. That I'm not, I don't think anyone else could have, especially because again, and I'm dating myself like as we speak, you're currently doing a Dadfident series, right? On Your podcast which I've been listening to, especially the one with Mr. Tracy Martin. (Yeah.) Another discussion. I mean the fact that you're able to kind of reach out and recognize and you're taking that mantle that it's difficult, right? I know it's difficult because it's difficult on the medical side, I love when, because I know the women are just easier, unfortunately. So I know when I got to do deal with men man, I got to put some work in it. But you're like headfirst. No, this is the group I want to go after. Dr. Jameson Mercier: That's my people's man. That's my people. You know when you recognize somebody going through something that you went through and you learned a few things, so you learn one thing, you got one thing in your pocket and you say, yo bro, just do this. Like, don't even think about it. Do just do this thing. And I'm sure you in in your field as well, you said, yo, just do this one thing and you'll be fine. You know, like I feel like that's what I'm here for. I say, bro, just try this and you'll be fine. All this stuff that you got going on that you're struggling with. Trust me, trust me. (Yes.) Do these two things and you'll be good. Dr. Berry: I love it. Before we let you go, I always want to really highlight the amazing guests that we have here and just really the amazing stuff that they do. So this I like to call is more of my promo type hour. I want you to tell Lunch and Learn community, obviously, you know, what do you get to offer, books, obviously you're everywhere, right? Like, again, if you listen to his bio, this guy's been everywhere. But you have anything you've got going on right now, whether it be courses, books, seminars, speaking engagement, what's going on in your world, obviously outside of this camping trip and that you've got to get off? Dr. Jameson Mercier: The easiest way to find out about us, I'll put this in upfront is mercierwellness.com and so that's the website, everything Mercier. And so by Mercier, I'm talking myself and my wife, Herdyne. We have a podcast where we talk couple stuff, whether that's communication, finances, parenting, we're wrapping up season one and prepping for season two. And so that's a lot of fun. It's a lot more fun than we thought it would be. Dr. Berry: Oh yes. And I can tell you Lunch and Learn community, me and my wife were on there. It was an amazing time. (Yes.) And I will make sure that link is in the show notes as well too. Amazing time. My wife and his wife know each other very well. Dr. Jameson Mercier: Of course, they do right? They’re women. They just know. And even if they didn't know each other, they would know each other because that's what women do. Dr. Berry: You know, so funny story especially that, I hate to cut you off. When your wife was actually reaching out to my wife, she even realizes like I was the husband. So she's like, oh can you get your husband, was like, oh, Mercier. She was like, who’s the husband? Berry Pierre. Oh, Berry Pierre! Like it was totally oblivious. Right? Everything was all about my wife at that time. Dr. Jameson Mercier: That's it. As I tell my wife, you're the connector here, you do it all. That's just how women are and we need women in our lives. So, Mercier Wellness. mercierwellness.com (That’s right.) The name of the podcast is The Couple's Council. That's what it's called. And that's everywhere on iTunes, that's everywhere. Once you're on iTunes, Stitcher, Google podcast, we’re there. We're getting ready to do, Herdyne and I were getting ready to do like a couple series, a couple’s couple series. One about intimacy because this is also another area when it comes to sex and intimacy. Couples are not communicating about that. Dr. Berry: Wow. And if you think you were going to communicate with anybody, it'd be your significant other. Dr. Jameson Mercier: Who you laying in bed with. Who you just living your life with day in and day out. And so recognizing this need where we were putting together a workshop about couples and intimacy. On the flip side, we're also gonna be releasing some new, starting up some new webinars, online webinars. People can log on and watch about different topics. So in addition to the podcast, we have those things that are dripping out and on the dad fit in front dead. You know, once I say this and I have to follow through with it and I almost don't want to go. Dr. Berry: Let’s go. He’s on record right now. Let's go. Dr. Jameson Mercier: I know, right? There’s a book that semi-done right? It’s called Dadfident: Black Fathers as Primary Caregivers. (Oh! I like that.) The idea that the black fathers don't do that. And that's a bald-faced lie, not all black and brown fathers are locked up or absent. So that's going to drop soon. And there's a couple of things that follow that. So we're busy around here and just trying to do some good work, man. Dr. Berry: I love it. And before you go, I always ask this question, how is what you're doing really helping to empower the men, especially obviously the dads and whatever they're at in life, really improve their mental health and wellbeing and social relationships and everything above. Dr. Jameson Mercier: We are empowered. Once you begin to see that it's possible, you know, seeing is believing. And as men, you know, listen, you could tell me what you want, but show me, show me if you can show me that it works, you might have a chance. And so not only do I preach this and I teach this, but I strive to be even a role model. I don't like that. But I understand why that word exists. You know, I started to be an example to say, hey, it's okay. You know, do this because I do it too. So I understand I'm not selling you something I don't know. And I recognize that seeing someone who looks like you, talks like you, eat with you, who lives your life, do these things that you've been told historically you cannot do. That's where the empowerment comes from. Dr. Berry: I love it. Again, Lunch and Learn community members, definitely an amazing way to end Men's Health Month. But understanding that Men's Health Month is just a mouth. Like we gotta be about our health 24/7, 12 months out the year, right? So again Dr. Mercier, thank you for really blessing Lunch and Learn community, in a podcast with just such amazing introspection to what you have to deal with and really what men have to deal with and how to get better. Dr. Jameson Mercier: Listen, this has been awesome for me as well. Listen, I could talk this all day. I appreciate the invitation and anytime you want to get out there, man, get out in the woods. You let me know. We'd been saying we gotta Hook Up, man. (Yes.) We’re in the same area. Dr. Berry: We were probably like less than half an hour away. We were really in the same county. (There's no reason why we can't make it happen Dr. B.) All right. You know what? This is what we plan it right on the wax here, right? So I will be camping out. I'm putting it out. I'm going to camp. I'm going to go out and camp. Dr. Jameson Mercier: There's gonna be footage of it too. (Yes.) That's fact once it's documented. Dr. Berry: Yeah. Alright. You have a great day. Thank you again. Dr. Jameson Mercier: Thank you. Download the MP3 Audio file, listen to the episode however you like.

We continue to celebrate Father's Day Month with with part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Tracy Martin. He was thrust into the spotlight after the murder of his son Trayvon Martin. Tracy talks candidly about his childhood without his father and having to find a way to go on after losing his son. Be sure to visit www.trayvonmartinfoundation.org for more information and ways to get involved. Remember also to check out Creole Adventures on Instagram @creoleadventures for our latest adventures.  The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. As Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Dr. Jameson Mercier and Mrs. Herdyne Mercier, provide practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. They believe that any couple can have a successful relationship if they are equipped with the right tools. Whether your relationship is doing well or in need of some new skills, there is something for everyone. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com or the social media links below. To hear past episodes, go to www.mercierwellness.com/listen. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, see the links below. https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media: #CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness Instagram @dr.jamesonmercier @thewifementor Facebook @DrJamesonMercier @HerdyneMercier Twitter @JamesonMercier @TheWifeMentor  

We continue to honor fathers and celebrate Fathers' Month with Mr. Tracy Martin. He was thrust into the spotlight after the murder of his son Trayvon Martin. Tracy talks candidly about his childhood without his father and having to find a way to go on after losing his son.  The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. As Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Dr. Jameson Mercier and Mrs. Herdyne Mercier, provide practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. They believe that any couple can have a successful relationship if they are equipped with the right tools. Whether your relationship is doing well or in need of some new skills, there is something for everyone. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com or the social media links below. To hear past episodes, go to www.mercierwellness.com/listen. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, see the links below. https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media: #CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness Instagram @dr.jamesonmercier @thewifementor Facebook @DrJamesonMercier @HerdyneMercier Twitter @JamesonMercier @TheWifeMentor  

It's the Spring Break edition of the Eastern Insider podcast! Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow sit down with EMU Women's Basketball head coach Fred Castro (6:38), preview the MAC Championships with Women's Swim and Dive associate head coach Tracy Martin (16:07), and catch up with men's basketball alumni and current Rio Grande Viper Tim Bond (20:40). Of course, we wrap the week with another Peanut's Gallery with women's basketball player Rayjon Harris (29:36).

Gary spoke to Tracy Martin from Areoseal. You can visit them at www.aeroseal.com

Gary spoke to Tracy Martin from Areoseal. You can visit them at www.aeroseal.com

Black. Lives. Matter. This three-word phrase has grown into an international social justice movement that stemmed from the shooting death of the teenaged Trayvon Martin. From Reverend Al Sharpton pressing the injustice non-stop on PoliticsNation back in 2012, to today - Colin Kaepernick's inspirational "take-a-knee" protest during NFL games, Trayvon's legacy is STILL felt, but unfortunately, the sad reality is black people find themselves everyday still trying to prove that their lives really do matter. In this episode, Ed Lover speaks on the phone with Trayvon's father, Tracy Martin, as we gear up for another episode of the docu-series "Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story," which airs tonight at 10 PM EST and streams on ParamountNetwork.com. Enjoy.

OK here is how Geek Talk 2.0 got started. In the Town Hall Academy on SMS systems (https://remarkableresults.biz/a065/)  we got on a ‘tech talk’ roll. It got very interesting and at the end of the episode, we decided to create this episodic series called Geek Talk 2.0. Talking Geek can be a full-time job in our industry. With tech changing at light speed, we thought it a good idea to talk about it and maybe even debate it in an episodic series. Our goal will be to inform you of important tech areas of your business that you need to pay attention to. In this episode, we talk cloud-based systems, how to protect yourself from ransomware, a little ADAS talk and why your involvement in the laws of your state regarding autonomy and who controls the data is so important. Having an independent at the table will make a big difference for the aftermarket. Keep an ear to the ground for the next episode or subscribe to the newsletter, see below, or subscribe to your favorite listening app. You can find a short list of listening apps for mobile devices  (https://remarkableresults.biz/app) . The Panel: Greg Buckley is the CEO the 50 + year young Buckley Personalized Auto Care in Wilmington, DE. He’s a member of ASA, an ATI Coach, a member of the Delaware Automotive Service Professionals, past member of the NAPA advisory board council, is vice-president of NAPA business development groups, and is involved as an advisory board member of Kukui, along with AutoVitals. Hear Greg’s previous episodes  HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greg+Buckley%22) . Chris Cloutier is co-owner of Golden Rule Auto Care in Dallas Texas. He spent many years in the software industry developing solutions for companies like Southwest Airlines, and Wyndham Intl. He’s worked for companies that understood the marriage of service and software, and have applied it in an effective way. Chris has his ASE C1: Automobile Service Consultant Certification Test (C1). He brings the business side to the business and his brother Pat brings the Braun. Chris is also a musician. Hear Chris’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22chris+cloutier%22) Karim Morsli owner of Winkler Automomotive in Gaithersburg, MD,  is an engineer by trade who has worked in the oil fields and information technology industry. Karim is passionate about the new direction the automotive industry is taking, and in particular, the critical role independent service centers will need to evolve into to ensure all present and future car owners will have the choice of where to have their vehicle serviced besides the dealership. Karim is an innovator who works on multiple levels within the industry (education and legislative) to ensure his service center and others like his are ready for the challenges ahead. Always one to practice an open door approach, he is always willing to teach and share his knowledge and is also an avid learner. Listen to Karim’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=karim+morsli) . Bill Nalu is President of Interstate Auto Care in Madison Heights, Michigan and has been in business for 30 years.  Bill collaborates with industry professionals, in building today’s “high-tech/old-fashioned” customer service system. Bill has been a big contributor to the podcast and he currently serves on several industries and educational advisory councils including AutoValue/Bumper to Bumper, Dorman Industries, and Cardone. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  HERE. (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=nalu) Tracy Martin has been involved in the automotive aftermarket for over 40 years. He is the author of six, Motor Books Workshop Series book including: “How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems,” “Motorcycle Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Repair” and “How to Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners.” In addition to books, Tracy has written hundreds of articles and product reviews for Powersports magazines...

The Rest in Power docu-series about Trayvon Martin premiered with over a million people watching. This week we’re with Trayvon’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin discussing the documentary and their mission to save lives while preserving Trayvon’s legacy. #RestInPower

Tracy Martin has been involved in the automotive aftermarket for over 40 years. He is the author of six, Motor Books Workshop Series book including: “How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems,” “Motorcycle Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Repair” and “How to Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners.” In addition to books, Tracy has written hundreds of articles and product reviews for Powersports magazines including Motorcycle Consumer News, Road Bike, American Iron, Dealer News and others. He also writes for Motor Age and Aviation Aftermarket Defense magazines. Though long-lapsed, Tracy holds an A.S.E. Master Technician Certification. Listen to Tracy’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Tracy+Martin%22) . Key Talking Points: When will cars turn into a smartphone on wheels? Over the next 10 years will slowly morph to a smartphone. Using data, accessing the internet etc. Cars will be able to use software to communicate with each other- will be a critical piece for car accident prevention and in case of car accident what exactly happened Cybersecurity hacking concerns? Many incidences of factory systems hacked Repair shops at risk just as much as dealerships Example of paying with a credit card through car would put you at risk for credit scammers   Shops may need to hire professional cyber security companies to keep shop protected 100 million lines of code now, 500 million lines within 10 years running entire car. Additional risk exposure.   Techs will evolve just like the cars Will need to be trained for higher level cars TSA Mantra Terrorists only have to get it right once, we have to get it right all the time- airport security scanners Relates to connected cars- need encryption protocols to keep cars safe   (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) This episode is brought to you by Federal-MogulMotorparts and Garage Gurus. With brands like Moog, Felpro, Wagner Brake, Champion, Sealed Power, FP Diesel and more, they’re the parts techs trust.  For serious technical training and support – online, onsite and on-demand – Garage Gurus is everything you need to know. Find out more at  fmgaragegurus.com (http://fmgaragegurus.com/) (https://remarkableresults.biz/app)    

OK here is how Geek Talk 2.0 got started. In the Town Hall Academy on SMS systems episode (https://remarkableresults.biz/a065/) we got on a ‘tech talk’ roll. It got very interesting and at the end of the episode, we decided to create this episodic series called Geek Talk 2.0. Talking Geek can be a full-time job in our industry. With tech changing at light speed, we thought it a good idea to talk about it and maybe even debate it in an episodic series. Our goal will be to inform you of important tech areas of your business that you need to pay attention to. In this episode, we talk cloud-based systems, how to protect yourself from ransomware, a little ADAS talk and why your involvement in the laws of your state regarding autonomy and who controls the data is so important. Having an independent at the table will make a big difference for the aftermarket. Keep an ear to the ground for the next episode or subscribe to the newsletter, see below, or subscribe to your favorite listening app. You can find a short list of listening apps for mobile devices (https://remarkableresults.biz/app) . The Panel: Greg Buckley is the CEO the 50 + year young Buckley Personalized Auto Care in Wilmington, DE. He’s a member of ASA, an ATI Coach, a member of the Delaware Automotive Service Professionals, past member of the NAPA advisory board council, is vice-president of NAPA business development groups, and is involved as an advisory board member of Kukui, along with AutoVitals. Hear Greg’s previous episodes  HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greg+Buckley%22) .   Chris Cloutier is co-owner of Golden Rule Auto Care in Dallas Texas. He spent many years in the software industry developing solutions for companies like Southwest Airlines, and Wyndham Intl. He’s worked for companies that understood the marriage of service and software, and have applied it in an effective way. Chris has his ASE C1: Automobile Service Consultant Certification Test (C1). He brings the business side to the business and his brother Pat brings the Braun. Chris is also a musician. Hear Chris’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22chris+cloutier%22)   Karim Morsli owner of Winkler Automomotive in Gaithersburg, MD,  is an engineer by trade who has worked in the oil fields and information technology industry. Karim is passionate about the new direction the automotive industry is taking, and in particular, the critical role independent service centers will need to evolve into to ensure all present and future car owners will have the choice of where to have their vehicle serviced besides the dealership. Karim is an innovator who works on multiple levels within the industry (education and legislative) to ensure his service center and others like his are ready for the challenges ahead. Always one to practice an open door approach, he is always willing to teach and share his knowledge and is also an avid learner. Listen to Karim’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=karim+morsli) .   Bill Nalu is President of Interstate Auto Care in Madison Heights, Michigan and has been in business for 30 years.  Bill collaborates with industry professionals, in building today’s “high-tech/old-fashioned” customer service system.Bill has been a big contributor to the podcast and he currently serves on several industry and educational advisory councils including AutoValue/Bumper to Bumper, Dorman Industries, and Cardone. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  HERE. (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=nalu)   Tracy Martin has been involved in the automotive aftermarket for over 40 years. He is the author of six, Motor Books Workshop Series book including: “How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems,” “Motorcycle Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Repair” and “How to Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners.” In addition to books, Tracy has written hundreds...

This weekend Café Mocha celebrates fatherhood honoring men who are fighting for justice. Tracy Martin joins us to talk about the upcoming ‘Rest In Power’ documentary about the life, death and legacy of his son Trayvon Martin. Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump and producer Rushion McDonald take us behind the scenes of men who have been wrongfully convicted and how their wives never gave up in ‘Evidence of Innocence’. #restinpower #fathersday #evidenceofinnocence #weekendradio

Camille Lucy Ross was last seen on stage at Smock Alley as Margaretta in The Grimm Tale of Cinderella and recently appeared in Coast by Tracy Martin with Red Bear Productions at Dublin Fringe 2016/Project Arts Centre. She can also be seen in Bridget & Eamon (RTE) and regularly appears in sketches for Republic of Telly (Jason Butler/RTE) and Callan’s Kicks (James Cotter/RTE & Catchy Title). Camille is Artistic Director of Brazen Tales Productions and recently co-wrote & performed her one-woman show Big Bobby. Little Bobby at Dublin Fringe 2015, First Fortnight festival & Brighton Fringe 2016 (Winner First Fortnight Award* Best Performer & Little Gem Nominee). Camille is a graduate of LA’s iO West Improv school (where alumni include Amy Poehler & Tina Fey), The Gaiety School of Acting, has an honours degree from UCD and completed Play On (a Playwriting programme with Dublin Theatre Festival). Camille is part of a Long-form improv group called Tiny and is also developing her comedy writing for stage and screen.

Tracy Martin's debut play Wrapped is a comedy with a sharp edge that explores the unlikely symbiotic friendship that develops between two women going broke, going crazy and going nowhere ...

In the wings this week featured Writer Tracy Martin and actor Aoibheann Mc Cann speaking about their work on Tracy’s play Wrapped

In this episode, sought after transformational coach and author, Tracy Martin, talks about how to transform the way you think about yourself. THE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE YOU WILL EVER HEAR How do you change the thoughts that hold you back from being the best version of you? Break the brick wall syndrome. She breaks down her 10 top tips to help you transform: Do not measure future success by past actions Habits need to be broken Take 30 days and do the exact opposite of what you normally do Change your personal settings Ask yourself WHY You have to commit Identify triggers and take their fuel away Demand radical Accountability Walk it out (wear your values out loud!) Give a damn about your life Over the course of 50 minutes, we talk about how to surrender to grace and the questions to ask yourself to make you better. CREATE AN ACTION LIST vs A TO-DO LIST The post Transforming The Way You Think About Yourself appeared first on Inspired Media 360 TV - Inform | Inspire | Engage.

Aoibheann is an actor, singer, voiceover artist and a co-founder of Red Bear Productions alongside Tracy Martin. Aoibheann currently stars in Assasins by Stephen Sondheim at The Gate Theatre which is directed by artistic director, Selina Cartmell. Aoibheann also appeared in The Great Gatsby at The Gate last summer and has some more exciting stage news coming soon! On screen, Aoibheann most recently worked on Vikings and Can’t Cope Won’t Cope.

Having featured in the first season Eva-Jane has reprised her role of 'Rebecca' in the second season of RTE Television's comedy drama CAN'T COPE WON'T COPE (post-production). As with season 1, season 2 is directed by Imogen Murphy and produced by Ailish McElmeel for Deadpan Pictures.  Eva-Jane also featured in a guest role in Alison Spittle's comedy series "NOWHERE FAST" directed by Simon Gibney which broadcast on RTE 2 Television at the end of last year.  Her feature Films in post-production include Mark O'Rowe's debut feature "THE DELINQUENT SEASON" in which she plays 'Ellen' and writer Kevin Barry's new feature drama "DARK LIES THE ISLAND" directed by Ian Fitzgibbon and produced by Michael Garland for Grand Pictures. Other film and television credits include the recurring role of 'Tracey Corrigan' in TV3's drama "RED ROCK", a role in director Brian Canty’s short film “FOR YOU”, 'Jacinta' in John Carney's hit feature film "SING STREET", 'Fiona' in "JACK TAYLOR" (S2 E9 "PURGATORY"), 'GRACE MORGAN' in Tile Film's 3-part bilingual television drama for TG4 "WRECKING THE RISING" (ÉIRÍ AMACH AMÚ), 'Aoife' in Tomais O'Suilleabhain's Short Film "PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT", 'Sask' in Lenny Abrahamson's Feature Film "WHAT RICHARD DID", 'Jacinta' in Daniel Corcoran's Short Film "REDLINE", 'Jenny' in the hugely entertaining web series "The Commute". Watch Eva-Jane's Show Reel here: http://vimeo.com/188213323 Theatre credits include 'Chantelle' in Philp McMahon's play "DANNY & CHANTELLE (STILL HERE)" directed by Tracy Martin, multiple characters in both "SINGLEHOOD" directed by Una McKevitt and 'THE BIRTHDAY MAN' written and directed by Philip Doherty, and 'Adrien' in Ger Kelly's play "CONFUSION BOATS",

Hosted by Tracy Martin, Director of Dealer Development and Justin Rankin, Member Development Manager.    This exciting new series will focus on how to sell to the generations. Part One starts with a look at the mysterious "millennial" and how to most effectively market and sell to them. This detailed discussion will tackle topics including: brand loyalty effective messaging digital do's and don'ts effective discounts and promotions the "ABCs" of selling won't work - it's all about the "ABH" with millennials      

Ali Fox is an actor, writer, comedian and producer from Dublin. She has co-written, performed in and produced several plays for YinYang Theatre in recent years including; The FUN in UnFUNded, Indecent Exposure and Look-At- Me Disease. Her most recent theatre credits include Charlie’s Office Angels, written by Louise O’Meara and directed by Tracy Martin, […] La entrada Ali Fox plays Personality Bingo with Tom Moran se publicó primero en Headstuff.

We aren't going to sugar coat it - your website sucks! But we also know that website design is probably not your area of expertise. Chances are, you started your business because your skills are related to HVAC or duct cleaning or home performance services or something similar.  Well, don't stress! Three of our marketing team members from Aeroseal and Comfort Institute get together on this podcast to discuss how to evaluate your website and then what to do if you discover that YOUR WEBSITE SUCKS!    Join Justin Rankin, Andrew Bethel and Tracy Martin for an entertaining discussion about contractor websites and some of the top things to look for! 

Trending this week were some situations that you may need to be aware of. Beyoncé launches formation scholarship on Lemonade’s 1 year anniversary. The scholarships will be awarded to one woman from each of the following institutions: Berklee College of Music, Parsons School of Design, Howard University and Spelman College. In order to be eligible for the scholarship the women need to be studying creative arts, music, literature or African American studies. The scholarship will be applied to the 2017-2018 school year. Any further information will be available at the schools themselves. Damon Dash talks creating a movie about Roc-A-Fella Records. Roc-A-Fella was once the label home of Jay Z, Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Cam’ron, DJ Clue, and others. Previously, Dash produced films such as Paid In Full, State Property, and Loisaidas. Film producer Harvey Weinstein talks working with Jay Z and securing the rights to Trayvon Martin’s Story. The two entertainment heavyweights have also acquired the rights to Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a book written by the late teenager’s parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin. Mike WiLL Made-It says Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” was originally for Gucci Mane. Toronto music titan Drake took to Twitter on Tuesday (April 25) to announce he is the new host of the first ever NBA Awards Show, which is scheduled to go down on June 26. The inaugural event will hand out several trophies awarded to NBA players in categories like Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man Award, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year, in addition to fan-voted categories. From Bad Girls Club Season 16, Brynesha "Talone" Seegers was in studio. Check her out at @talonemusic. Don't worry...we'll be back next Wednesday.

Harder Faster More written by Tracy Martin and featuring Aoibheann Mc Cann, Charlene Gleeson and Clare Monnelly Produced by Kevin Reynolds

writer Tracy Martin and actors Aoibheann Mc Cann, Charlene Gleeson  and Clare Monnelly talk about their work, research and preparation for performing in Tracy's play  Harder Faster More.  Produced by Kevin Reynolds 

Following one of the greatest Super Bowl games in NFL history, the Breakfast Club recapped the game and posed the question: who was a bigger disappointment- Hillary Clinton or the Atlanta Falcons??? But there's no debate as to who deserved today's Donkey of the Day!!!! February 5th was not just about the big game, it was the birthday of Trayvon Martin who would have turned 22. His parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin stopped by the show to talk about their collaborative book "Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin." Envy, Yee and Charlamagne asked about George Zimmerman, President Obama, the Judicial system, Beyoncé and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The original Coco Palms Resort on the island of Kauai stands no more. It was demolished in 2016 and Hyatt is rebuilding a new resort in the footprint. For decades, the Coco Palms was a tropical island getaway for celebrities and people seeking a tropical location for their wedding. It also served as the setting for Elvis Presley's movie, Blue Hawaii. But long before a resort was built here, a coconut tree grove was planted and even before that, this was the seat of the island's royal family for over 600 years. The legends told in Hawaii, date back centuries and this area is rich with them because of the former royal past and burial grounds nearby. Coco Palms was believed to be haunted by spirits, maybe even ancient ones, and these hauntings will more than likely continue at the new resort. Join us as we look at the history and legends of the island of Kauai and the history and hauntings of the Coco Palms Resort! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Michael Rogers and features The Grand Grimoire and This Month in History features Ireland joining the United Kingdom. Our location was suggested by Tracy Martin. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes and pictures can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2017/01/hgb-ep-178-coco-palms-resort-kauai.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music: Vanishing from http://purple-planet.com (Moment in Oddity) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (Outro) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

The Athens Lunatic Asylum is an institution that operated in Athens, Ohio from 1874 until 1993. This hiospital not only has a strange and morbid history, but it has gone through a series of name changes. Today it is known as The Ridges, a name it took on in the 1990s. While it was operational the hospital served thousands including Civil War vets, children and violent convicted criminals. The Ridges are now part of Ohio University and house the Kennedy Museum of Art, an auditorium, offices, classrooms and storage facilities. The faciltiy also houses something else. Spirits of those who have died here have decided to remain. There are legends, tales of seances and unwashable stains that are all part of the paranormal happenings at this location. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Athens Lunatic Asylum! The Moment in Oddity is by Bob Sherfield and features the life of Jeremy Bentham and This Day in History is by Jessica Bell and features Joan of Arc arriving at Orleans. This location was suggested by listener Tracy Martin and our Reserach Assistant was Jenni Watt. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2016/04/hgb-ep-121-athens-lunatic-asylum.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump    

Since the 2012 death of his son, Trayvon, in a violent confrontation, Tracy Martin has committed his life to transforming tragedy into change. Despite his devastating loss, Martin was able to channel his immeasurable heartache into the immense strength needed to elicit positive change. He now is fighting for the broad societal shift required to ensure that a similar incident never claims the life of another child. Martin’s message of change extends to families from all walks of life. He encourages parents, relatives, caregivers and teachers to let their sons, daughters, and other loved ones know that their lives are valuable and to stress that they are loved no matter how society views them. He also emphasizes the dangers of judging a person’s character based solely on their appearance, as represented by his son’s iconic hoodie sweatshirt. Although his son is gone, Martin hopes his tragic death helps to heal the country, acting as motivation for parents and caregivers to keep fighting for the safety of all children. Through his thought provoking speeches, Martin helps foster the necessary conversations that can help keep every family safe from needless violence. By sharing his personal and powerful stories, Martin encourages diverse audiences – from colleges and legal professionals to community and family organizations – to become more educated on ways to keep their loved ones safe and empower themselves to become catalysts for social change.

Sybrina Fulton is dedicating her life to transforming family tragedy into social change. Since the death of her 17 year old son, Trayvon Martin, during the violent confrontation in 2012, Fulton has become an inspiring spokesperson for parents and concerned citizens across the country. The publicity surrounding Trayvon’s death and the ensuing trial catapulted the country into national debate. Despite the intense struggle of losing a child, Fulton has become a role model to many by turning her grief into advocacy. Remaining strong throughout the trial and ensuing months, she lends her voice to speak against violence towards children and the need to build better, safer communities for all. Since the 2012 death of his son, Trayvon, in a violent confrontation, Tracy Martin has committed his life to transforming tragedy into change. Despite his devastating loss, Martin was able to channel his immeasurable heartache into the immense strength needed to elicit positive change. He now is fighting for the broad societal shift required to ensure that a similar incident never claims the life of another child. Martin’s message of change extends to families from all walks of life. He encourages parents, relatives, caregivers and teachers to let their sons, daughters, and other loved ones know that their lives are valuable and to stress that they are loved no matter how society views them. He also emphasizes the dangers of judging a person’s character based solely on their appearance, as represented by his son’s iconic hoodie sweatshirt. Although his son is gone, Martin hopes his tragic death helps to heal the country, acting as motivation for parents and caregivers to keep fighting for the safety of all children. Through his thought provoking speeches, Martin helps foster the necessary conversations that can help keep every family safe from needless violence.  

I never intended to release this mix. I considered it to be unfinished, in need of a polishing. Today, I heard it and it allowed me the space to breathe, to remember, to let go, so in that sense, it is perfect and I’m offering it AS IS. AS US. For Trayvon. Two years ago when Gil Scot Heron died I compiled and mixed music that spoke to the depth of joy and despair that filled his life, and ours as we witnessed his decline. Halfway through the mix I was confronted by the truth of Gil’s life—it represented the collective experience of the people who brave “Winter in America.” For centuries we’ve layered our bodies to survive, to endure this cold. And through activism, scholarship, art, meditation, movement, faith, we stand, sometimes shattered, but always fierce in our ability to release the pain through Gospel, Bluesy Soul, Slum Beautiful Funk. And to Marvin Gaye, Phyllis Hyman, Brenda Fassie, Whitney Houston, Don Cornelius, Vesta, Michael Jackson, Tammi Terrell, Billie Holiday, Donnie Hathaway and all the others who died on the front lines of black music, I call on you and the legacy of your voices and your fingertips, to offer us a way to move through it, beyond addiction, beyond depression. Thank you for speaking truth to power, and for providing the rhythm to accompany the resistance, the healing. This mix allows Shirley Ceasar, The Clark Sisters, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Tramaine Hawkins, Esther Phillips, Gil Scott Heron, Nina Simone and even Richard Pryor to help us better understand what it means to channel the anguish through art. Funk, Faith and Praise speaks to the historic tension between the secular and the spiritual realm in Black music, and the wear and tear on black bodies in a space that institutionalizes our dehumanization. And while sometimes our reactions are self-destructive, usually in an attempt to numb the pain, we stay singing and clapping, witnessing the lifeless bodies dance into the new world. Transcendence. I watched your face Sybrina Fulton. Black mama. Fierce. Angry and Graceful. I thank you for your demonstration of dignity. And for you Tracy Martin, Black Father, I felt the knowing in your weeping eyes. Because of your family and this experience my belief is that we will love each other through this, more fiercely than ever, more clearly. In the loving, gracious and tender words of Adrienne Maree Brown, “Keep going Trayvon, don't look back here, nothing here for you but our stranger's/familiar's love twisted tonight to a grief. Go on home, this place doesn't know how to love you. Axe.” Adrienne’s words held me close last night. Shortly after learning about the verdict, I was fortunate enough to see her message, right before I hit that point of feeling utterly powerless. Through her words I found a way to live between the space of history and the future. Listen to the mix, then see, feel more here: http://adriennemareebrown.net/blog/2013/07/14/keep-going-trayvon/ Dr. Horace Clarence Boyer (Gospel Historian, Musician) You Brought The Sunshine The Clark Sisters Stand On The Word (Larry Levan Mix) THE JOUBERT SINGERS　 Love Lifted Me Jessy Dixon Message to the People Shirley Caesar Dr. Horace Clarence Boyer (Aretha Interlude) I Get High Aretha Franklin Slipping Into Darkness Carl Bradney Take Me Just As I AM Lyn Collins Anger (Alternate Extended Mix) Marvin Gaye Whitey on the Moon Gil Scott-Heron Home Is Where The Hatred Is Esther Phillips I Can't Go Without You Dorothy Morrison Goin' Up Yonder Tramaine Hawkins Children Of The Ghetto/Stanhope Street The Real Thing The Pusher Nina Simone Black Messiah Richard Pryor