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Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran, Michael Hudson, Vice President for Insider Risk and Suicide Prevention for Clearforce, a risk analytics company that has developed the Resolve platform that is designed to address challenges associated with personal risk, including increased risk for suicide in the service member and veteran population. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestColonel Michael Hudson, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), served 30 years as an Aviator, Commanded a Helicopter Squadron and a Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of combat and contingency operation in Africa, Central and Pacific Commands. Has intelligence and operational background, lead joint operational centers, safety, and risk professional designation. Restructured and lead USMC Sexual Assault Prevention Response program, working closely with behavioral health and suicide prevention to take USMC from worst to best program in DoD.  Retiring in 2014, he joined ClearForce as they formed.  Hudson holds a bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University in Aeronautics, Master's Degree from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies, Master's Degree from Troy State University in Management and is Global Counter Insider Threat Program (GCITP) credentialed.Links Mentioned in this Episode Clearforce Web siteRESOLVE Platform Web sitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Helping Others Hold On. Compared to the civilian population, suicide rates among the military and Veterans is very high. This series of lessons help to give tools and tips to recognize, understand, and combat suicidal feelings in Veterans. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/helping-others-hold-on Episode Partner: This week's episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans” Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

In this flashback episode, we're not just talking the talk; we're taking a deep dive into personal struggles both therapists and clients face, challenging the stigma around seeking mental health care and embracing our vulnerabilities.I talk with Sandtrice Russell as she opens up about the need for safe spaces and advocacy, particularly for the BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ communities.3 key themes:Vulnerability as a Bridge: Therapists' self-disclosure and openness about personal struggles can build rapport and trust, making it easier for clients to open up and be vulnerable in turn.Authenticity in Practice: Showcasing your true values and creating an accepting space for clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA2+, Neurodivergent, and BIPOC individuals, is not just good practice—it's essential for safety and relatability.The Human Connection: Therapy is more than a checklist; it's about actual authentic human connection and openness to change. We must prioritize the rapport and right fit in the therapist-client relationship.Note from Sandtrice:I've been in the helping profession since 2004. I've been working in my respective field for over 18 years. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of West Georgia in 2004 and later obtained my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Troy State University in 2012. I'm currently a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the State of Georgia. Throughout my career, I've worked with individuals across various populations providing mental health counseling, career counseling, mentorship, and life coaching services. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential group homes, outpatient mental health, inpatient mental health, and community-based counseling. I specialize in working with clients coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, trauma, and individuals of the LGBT community who are seeking a safe space. I also have experience working with Veterans and Active Duty Serviceman. In addition to my role as a Licensed Mental Health professional, I'm a Motivational Speaker and Mental Health Advocate who shares mental health advice on my YouTube Channel and all Social Media Platforms under the handle Tree the LPC. I'm extremely passionate about helping and empowering others to prosper. My mission statement for my organizations Unique Destiny Inc & Unique Destiny Counseling is Empowerment through Education.Check out the Self Aware and Fucked Up Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/treethelpcMore resources by Sandtrice: linktr.ee/UniqueDestinyInc–––––––––––––––––––––***This episode is an episode that All Things Private Practice is re-releasing for 2025. Please enjoy, and we'll be back with new content, resources, and guests in a couple of months. –––––––––––––––––––––

Welcome to this revisited episode of the True Fiction Project. Traci DeForge, CEO and Founder of Produce Your Podcast, interviews Lynn Moon (CEO) and Shannon Peason (CFO), Co-Founders of the publisher, Indignor House, about Reenita's new book she launched back in July of 2024! Lynn and Shannon share a bit about the type of authors they typically work with, and how they became connected to Reenita. Lynn shares a lot of the history in India from when this book was written and the impact that it can have on future generations of those who read this book. At the end, you will hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita herself about the forbidden love between an Anglo-Indian school teacher and a Muslim student activist against General Dyer's impending tragedy.  Get your copy of Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh here! IN THIS EPISODE: [2:42] How did Lynn and Shannon get started on creating Indignor House?  [4:12] What type of authors were they looking for when they started Indignor House? [5:53] How did they get connected to Reenita?  [12:21] What type of genre do they typically work with? [15:27] What is the history of the time that Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh was written about?  [21:35] What is it like to publish a non U.S. historical fiction book in the United States?  [25:06] How did the experience of publishing this book impact Shannon (editor)? [27:01] What are Lynn's expectations for this book?  [30:14] Is there a screenplay version in development?  [31:02] How can people get their hands on the book? [32:21] We hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita Hora.  Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free or become a paid subscriber to watch the video version of the podcast and be eligible to receive other extras such as exclusive content from podcast guests, short stories, exclusive fiction and more! https://substack.com/@reenitahora KEY TAKEAWAYS: If you are an aspiring author, take your time and wait for the right publishing company and editor. The wait is worth it to ensure that you are able to send your message out to the world in a beautiful way. We need to take care of each other, we need to respect each other. Power is not everything. Disagreement is important, but being able to have a conversation without getting emotional is crucial.  The story Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh is a story that everyone needs to get their hands on. It is a tragic historical fiction story, but the lessons show why we must support others to avoid history continuing to repeat itself.   Fiction Credits: Written and read by Reenita Hora RESOURCES: Where to buy Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953278523 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vermilion-harvest-reenita-m-hora/1145699636?ean=9781953278524 Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Reenita-Malhotra-Hora/author/B001KHTMSS Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vermilion-Harvest-Playtime-at-the-Bagh-Hardcover-9781953278517/5976849351?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0 Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/vermilion-harvest-playtime-at-the-bagh_reenita-m-hora/53127072/#edition=71488527&idiq=64643525 Booktopia (Australia) https://www.booktopia.com.au/vermilion-harvest-reenita-m-hora/book/9781953278517.html Hatchards (UK) https://www.hatchards.co.uk/book/vermilion-harvest/reenita-m-hora/9781953278524  Indignor House Website   Indignor House Facebook Indignor House Twitter  Indignor House Instagram BIO: Bio for Lynn Moon: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor House Lynn is the award-winning author of the Agency Series that follows a government with unlimited power and money. She has worked for state and federal government agencies and uses her long reaching personal experiences to captivate her audience with realistic stories of political corruption. Her novels have won awards including the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, IPPY award, and the Dante Rossetti Book award. Lynn holds an MPA in Public Administration from Troy State University and an MFA in Literature from Lindenwood University. She's the CEO of Indignor House, working to change the publishing environment one book at a time. Bio for Shannon Pearson: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor House   Shannon comes to Indignor House with a treasure trove of over 10 years of experience in accounting and administrative services. For the last five years, Shannon has worked in the editorial fields of all genres. With her talent, she gives the numbers and letters a refined breath of fresh air. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Daily Gift of Kindness Show Synopsis: A Candid Conversation with authors from the newly released book A Daily Gift of Kindness. Guests: Michelle Harwood-Lange Sally Mary S. de Leon Fran Asaro Ilene Gottlieb Andi Buerger Ida Ra Nalbandian Mary Vovers Brown Dr. Givanna Cheeks Bio's: Michelle Harwood-Lange - How do you describe a woman who understands the rigors of life more than most? Michelle Harwood-Lange's experience stretches the gamut of exquisite joy to some serious life lessons none of us will see, even over a lifetime. She has learned to pivot those negatives into positive strengths.  As an author, artist, and inspiring thought leader, her mission is to share her life through the power of the written word and visual art. Her powerful wisdom and intuition flow from a pen or brush to enlighten minds and awaken souls. Sally Mary S. de Leon - As an Army Veteran and a nurse with over 20 years of experience, Sally Mary approaches healing and empowerment like a master gardener, tending to each individual's needs with compassion and expertise. From patching scraped knees as a child to advocating for patients' rights as a nurse and paralegal, she has always had an innate drive to care for others. Her commitment extends to serving on non-profit boards focused on reducing veteran suicide and homelessness. Inspired by her journey, are you ready to unearth your potential for healing and growth? Visit https://operationbetterme.com/  to learn more. Fran Asaro - Fran Asaro is a YouTube Mentor and Strategist. She is the Founder of the Senior Tuber Community where she helps mature people become well-versed YouTube Content creators as she walks them through the steps to leave their legacy, earn additional income, and share their gifts with the world.  More about the Senior Tuber - https://services.seniortuber.com/allservices/ More about the Senior Tuber Community - https://services.seniortuber.com/senior-tuber-circle/      Ilene Gottlieb - Ilene Gottlieb is The Heart Healer. She's been in nursing for over 50 years, with 30 years in Vibrational Healing. Ilene is an expert in creating and using holistic approaches to clear energy blocks and promote healing. She helps an International clientele of heart-centered individuals and entrepreneurs who struggle with trauma, fear, self-sabotaging negative thoughts or behaviors, and self-worth issues. Working with Ilene, her clients experience inner peace, self-confidence, empowerment, and a knowing of their soul's purpose. Ilene has served 1,000s of clients globally as an International Speaker and Vibrational Healer. She is the Founder of The Heart Healers Ho'oponopono Community. https://linktr.ee/ilenegottlieb.thehearthealer Andi Buerger - Founder of Voices Against Trafficking and a survivor, author, and advocate for victims worldwide. Her books, Voices Against Trafficking - The Strength of Many Voices Speaking As One  and A Fragile Thread of Hope: One Survivor's Quest to Rescue, are available on Amazon.com as well as her Voices Of Courage magazine. Andi's new release debuts in 2025 along with a television program also titled Voices Of Courage. Her work continues to appear in numerous magazines and books such as Unsheltered: Voices from the Street by Peggy Willms and Dennis Pitocco and the best-selling compilation, Wellness G.P.S.  Ida Ra Nalbandian - Ida Ra Nalbandian is a former university lecturer who taught philology, linguistics, and comparative literature. She is the author of multiple books, including Does God Have a Bicycle, and Jacob's Magic Vegetables: How Loving Kindness Grows. In addition, she is a contributing author to A Daily Gift of Hope: A Collection of Stories from Hopeful Hearts Around the Globe, and Portals. Energetic Doorways to Mystical Experiences Between Worlds (with Freddy Silva) Ida and her family founded VSCF-Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation in memory of her late son, whose life was tragically cut short by a drunk driver. Ida honors the foundation's mission of promoting self-awareness, attentive choices, and the expansion of the greater good. https://vahagnfoundation.org Mary Vovers Brown - Mary Vovers Brown, founder of TriMedia3, offers digital marketing to small businesses.  Her corporate background has honed her communication, strategic planning, problem-solving, and creativity skills.  Originally from Australia, Mary has been fortunate to live and work throughout the US including Hawaii and Alaska. She is the proud single mother of two incredible souls. Reach her at: mary@trimedia3.com Dr. Givanna Cheeks - Givonna Cheeks Baker, Ph.D., PMP, CBCP serves as President/CEO of Entero Emergency Management Consulting, INC. (DBA Entero Solutions). Givonna earned a Ph.D. from Capella University where she studied Public Safety Leadership with a concentration in Emergency Management. Before attending Capella University, she earned a Master of Science in Business Management at Troy State University. Givonna has proudly served for 22 ½ years in the United States Army with two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Through numerous military and civilian leadership experiences Givonna has learned exemplary leadership and genuine care and concern are vital to sustained organization growth and success. Video Version: https://youtu.be/HZrKGeuOkno?si=NSHBmTkvArMaj1Gx Call in with a comment or Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand. or write a question on YouTube during Show Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com    http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

Focusing on the future and creating the tools that help produce high-quality bulls for the beef industry – that's the message from the cattle feeding segment back to Angus breeders in this episode. A feeder's top priorities are cattle that stay healthy, get big, marble well and use resources efficiently, and if cattlemen send those kind of raw materials, this episode's guests pledge to make the most of them. If today's cattle are “high-performance athletes,” hear directly from those who are the final step in making them winners.HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCullyGUESTS:Tom Fanning, general manager for Pratt Feeders Group, oversees the four yards that make up the feeding company: Buffalo (Okla.) Feeders, Ashland (Kan.) Feeders, Ford (Kan.) Feeders and Pratt (Kan.) Feeders. Tom earned an agricultural economics degree from Oklahoma State University in 1987 and served as an Infantry Captain in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1992. He completed his master's in management at Troy State University in 1992. From 1992 to 2001, Tom was employed by Cargill, where he managed cattle feeding operations across the Texas Panhandle. Then he spent 22 years as manager of Buffalo Feeders, before assuming his current role. Throughout his career, Tom has held various leadership positions in cattlemen's organizations at local, state and national levels, including serving as chairman of the Oklahoma Beef Council. Under his leadership, Buffalo Feeders garnered numerous accolades, including the 2009 Certified Angus Beef Feedyard of the Year, the 2019 Beef Quality Assurance Feedyard of the Year and the 2023 Texas Cattle Feeders Association Feedyard Excellence in BQA.Pete Anderson is director of research for Midwest PMS, and directs research all their research activities, provides technical support to nutritionists and clients, and oversees the company's performance records analysis program. He also has quality assurance, feed safety and regulatory responsibilities for the firm's production facilities. In addition, Anderson leads the company's initiative in business and operations consulting. He provides strategic planning, succession planning and management and leadership education to clients, and coordinates operations consulting efforts for the company. He applies scientific principles to solve business problems, based on 25 years of experience as a senior business executive. Pete received his bachelor's in animal science from Kansas State University in 1983 and a master's and doctorate from Michigan State University in 1987 and 1989, respectively. Pete has never made a hole in one, but he has climbed several fourteeners and has his own barbecue website (petesmeats.com). Pete and his wife, Denise, reside in Loveland, Colo., and have three adult children. SPONSOR NOTE: This episode is sponsored by Ingram Angus LLC.The entire Ingram team invites you to their annual production sale, Friday, Nov. 8, on the farm at Pulaski, Tenn., to see how they've harnessed the power of the Angus cow to make the herd bull your operation needs. Visit IngramAngus.com for more information on some of the breed's most proven cow families, and they'll see you Nov. 8.Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

Former Navy SEAL and author of over 20 books, Don Mann, joins the program to discuss his insights into the Trump assassination attempt and other issues. Mann has been an expert consultant for many countries on how to avoid assassinations which he discusses in his latest book, "History's Assassins: Motives for Murder". His most notable book, "Inside SEAL Team 6", was a New York Times best seller. You can learn more about him and his many projects at https://USFrogMann.com   Links mentioned in the show: Leela: Learn more about Leela's Quantum Tech at https://bit.ly/3iVOMsZ or at https://SarahWestall.com/shop MasterPeace: Remove Heavy Metals including Graphene Oxide and Plastics at https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/my-account/uap/?ref=11308 Miles Franklin: Learn more how you can convert your IRA or buy precious metals by emailing info@MilesFranklin.com - tell them ‘Sarah sent me” and get the best service and prices in the country. Consider subscribing: Follow on Twitter @Sarah_Westall Follow on my Substack at SarahWestall.Substack.com See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma MUSIC CREDITS: “In Epic World” by Valentina Gribanova, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio       See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Brighteon | Clouthub | Odysee | Rumble | Youtube | Tube.Freedom.Buzz   Biography Donn Mann Mann's impressive military biography includes being a decorated combat veteran; Corpsman; SEAL Special Operations Technician; jungle survival, desert survival, and arctic survival instructor; small arms weapons instructor, foreign weapons instructor, armed and unarmed defense tactics, advanced hand-to-hand combat instructor; and Survival, Evade, Resistance and Escape Instructor; in addition to other credentials. Mann is the author of 22 books including the New York Times Best Selling autobiography Inside SEAL Team SIX: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors. When Osama bin Laden was assassinated, the entire world was fascinated by the men who had completed the seemingly impossible mission that had dogged the U.S. government for over a decade. SEAL Team SIX became synonymous with heroism, duty, and justice. Only a handful of the elite men who make up the SEALs, the U.S. Navy's best and bravest, survive the legendary and grueling selection process that leads to SEAL Team SIX, a group so classified it technically does not even exist. There are no better warriors on earth. Mann knows what it takes to be a brother of these ultra-selective fraternities. As a member of SEAL Team SIX he worked in countless covert operations, operating from land, sea, and air, and facing shootings, decapitations, and stabbings. He was captured by the enemy and lived to tell the tale, and he participated in highly classified missions all over the globe, including Somalia, Panama, El Salvador, Colombia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. As a training coordinator for several civilian SEAL training programs, and as a former Training Officer of SEAL Team SIX, he was directly responsible for shaping the bodies and minds of SEALs who carried out the assassination of Osama bin Laden as well as many other classified missions. But to become a SEAL, Mann had to overcome his own troubled childhood and push his body to its breaking point–and beyond. At the podium and in Inside SEAL Team SIX, he shares a high-octane narrative of physical and mental toughness, giving unprecedented insight to the inner workings of the training and secret missions of the world's most respected and feared combat unit. Don Mann has over 40 years (1,000+ races) worth of competitive racing experience, completed 2 Ironman triathlons in a day and was once ranked 38th in the world as a triathlete. Mann received a Master's in Management from Troy State University, in Troy, AL, a B.S. in International Relations & Criminal Justice,

Welcome to Season 5 of the True Fiction Project. We are kicking off this episode with something a little different. Traci DeForge, CEO and Founder of Produce Your Podcast, interviews Lynn Moon (CEO) and Shannon Peason (CFO), Co-Founders of the publisher, Indignor House, about the new book they are launching July 15, 2024, written by our very own Reenita Hora! Lynn and Shannon share a bit about the type of authors they typically work with, and how they became connected to Reenita. Lynn shares a lot of the history in India from when this book was written and the impact that it can have on future generations of those who read this book. At the end, you will hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita herself about the forbidden love between an Anglo-Indian school teacher and a Muslim student activist against General Dyer's impending tragedy. IN THIS EPISODE:[2:42] How did Lynn and Shannon get started on creating Indignor House? [4:12] What type of authors were they looking for when they started Indignor House?[5:53] How did they get connected to Reenita? [12:21] What type of genre do they typically work with?[15:27] What is the history of the time that Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh was written about? [21:35] What is it like to publish a non U.S. historical fiction book in the United States? [25:06] How did the experience of publishing this book impact Shannon (editor)?[27:01] What are Lynn's expectations for this book? [30:14] Is there a screenplay version in development? [31:02] How can people get their hands on the book?[32:21] We hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita Hora. If you'd like to receive a FREE Chapter 1 of Vermilion Harvest - Playtime at the Bagh or if you are interested in inviting Reenita to connect with you book club (in person or by zoom), please send us a note at https://www.reenita.com/contact.Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free or become a paid subscriber to watch the video version of the podcast and be eligible to receive other extras such as exclusive content from podcast guests, short stories, exclusive fiction and more! https://substack.com/@reenitahoraFiction Credits:Written and read by Reenita HoraRESOURCES:Where to buy Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953278523Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vermilion-harvest-reenita-m-hora/1145699636?ean=9781953278524Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Reenita-Malhotra-Hora/author/B001KHTMSSWalmartThriftbooksBooktopia (Australia)Hatchards (UK)If you'd like to receive a FREE Chapter 1 of Vermilion Harvest - Playtime at the Bagh or if you are interested in inviting Reenita to connect with you book club (in person or by zoom), please send us a not at https://www.reenita.com/contact.)Guest InformationIndignor House Website  Indignor House FacebookIndignor House Twitter Indignor House InstagramGet in touch with Reenita:LinkedInTiktokInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)SubstackThreadsLinkTreeBIO:Bio for Lynn Moon: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor HouseLynn is the award-winning author of the Agency Series that follows a government with unlimited power and money. She has worked for state and federal government agencies and uses her long reaching personal experiences to captivate her audience with realistic stories of political corruption. Her novels have won awards including the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, IPPY award, and the Dante Rossetti Book award. Lynn holds an MPA in Public Administration from Troy State University and an MFA in Literature from Lindenwood University. She's the CEO of Indignor House, working to change the publishing environment one book at a time.Bio for Shannon Pearson: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor House  Shannon comes to Indignor House with a treasure trove of over 10 years of experience in accounting and administrative services. For the last five years, Shannon has worked in the editorial fields of all genres. With her talent, she gives the numbers and letters a refined breath of fresh air.Bio for Reenita HoraReenita, the 'Nora Ephron' of South Asian storytelling, spinning yarns as eclectic as Mumbai's iconic 'Bhel Puri' – a tantalizing concoction of flavors with an occasional bug for that extra crunch! Her stories star a motley crew of characters caught in the whirlwind of imperfect scenarios, all while stubbornly refusing to sell out. Her writing, unapologetically Indian, pulses with the colors and rhythms of her culture, deftly blending humor and authenticity.  LA Weekly spotlighted her unique approach to weaving Indian humor and culture into the American tapestry, celebrating the innovative narrative of Operation Mom. Read the LA Weekly Article here.In her previous life, Reenita was a journalist, editor, and writer for platforms like National Geographic Kids, Disney India, Cartoon Network Asia, the New York Times, CNN, Radio Television Hong Kong, and Bloomberg. Her awards and accolades include the Eric Hoffer Book Award, IndieReader Discovery Award, Santa Barbara International Screenplay Award, Script2Comic, Launchpad, and Emerging Screenwriters awards, and Sundance Institute Development Slate second rounder. No one-trick pony though, she's the brains behind two podcasts: the True Fiction Project (where reality takes a nose dive into the scripted world) and Shadow Realm (a magical portal to riveting narrative fiction). Dive headfirst into her world fantastical tales, and laugh-out-loud moments at http://www.reenita.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Wellness G.P.S.- Get Prepared for Success" Panel 2 Lori Walker is a Usui Reiki Master, Holy Fire Reiki Master and a contributing author to multiple books including Mayhem to Miracles, The Four-Fold Formula for All Things Wellness, and A Daily Gift of Gratitude. She is also a commissioned notary in the state of Pennsylvania. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069752775443 ljwalker131@comcast.net Dr. Keith McNally specializes in facilitating discussions by bringing like-minded people together to create real impact. Dr. McNally launched three podcasts in the past two years: The Question Guy Podcast, Coach's Corner, and the Envision Speakers Series. The Question Guy Podcast addresses people's personal stories. Coach's Corner is a one-on-one conversation regarding his guests' professional expertise. The Envision Speakers Series brings a group of subject-matter experts together at the table to propose solutions to problems currently impacting our world. He is also the author of Walking the Path – A Leader's Journey, a leadership book focusing on personal development. Finally, Dr. K is on a mission – to eradicate the negative impact of suicide by providing help, hope, and healing. Help Dr. K with this mission by supporting his thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2025! http://www.drkeithmcnally.com https://walkingthepath.net Ida Ra Nalbandian is a former university lecturer who taught philology, linguistics, and comparative literature. She is the author of multiple books, including Does God Have a Bicycle, and Jacob's Magic Vegetables: How Loving Kindness Grows. In addition, she is a contributing author to A Daily Gift of Hope: A Collection of Stories from Hopeful Hearts Around the Globe,and Portals. Energetic Doorways to Mystical Experience Between Worlds (with Freddy Silva) Ida and her family founded VSCF-Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation in memory of her late son, whose life was tragically cut short by a drunk driver. Ida honors the foundation's mission of promoting self-awareness, attentive choices, and the expansion of greater good. https://vahagnfoundation.org Eileen Bild is the CEO and Executive Producer at OTELproductions, ROKU Channel Developer and Talk Show host for OTEL TALK. She is an author and internationally syndicated columnist for BizCatalyst360, Life Coaching Magazine, Women's Voice Magazine, and NSAEN. She is also a Breakthrough S.P.A.R.K. Coach. https://www.oteluniverse.com/  info@otelproductions.com   https://www.corethinkingblueprint.com/ Coach@EileenBild.com   Info@EileenBild.com Givonna Cheeks Baker, Ph.D., PMP, CBCP serves as President/CEO of Entero Emergency Management Consulting, INC. (DBA Entero Solutions). Givonna earned a Ph.D. from Capella University where she studied Public Safety Leadership with a concentration in Emergency Management. Before attending Capella University, she earned a Master of Science in Business Management from Troy State University. Givonna has proudly served for 22 ½ years in the United States Army with two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Through numerous military and civilian leadership experiences, Givonna has learned exemplary leadership and genuine care, and concern are vital to sustained organizational growth and success. givonna.s.cheeks@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbakerphd/ https://enterosolutions.com/ Video Version: https://youtu.be/GDxw299slqk?si=18ftSzrwx0Mhl0go Call in with a comment or Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand. or write a question on YouTube during Show. Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com    http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

Mann's impressive military biography includes being a decorated combat veteran; Corpsman; SEAL Special Operations Technician; jungle survival, desert survival, and arctic survival instructor; small arms weapons instructor, foreign weapons instructor, armed and unarmed defense tactics, advanced hand-to-hand combat instructor; and Survival, Evade, Resistance and Escape Instructor; in addition to other credentials. Mann is the author of 22 books including the New York Times Best Selling autobiography Inside SEAL Team SIX: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors. When Osama bin Laden was assassinated, the entire world was fascinated by the men who had completed the seemingly impossible mission that had dogged the U.S. government for over a decade. SEAL Team SIX became synonymous with heroism, duty, and justice. Only a handful of the elite men who make up the SEALs, the U.S. Navy's best and bravest, survive the legendary and grueling selection process that leads to SEAL Team SIX, a group so classified it technically does not even exist. There are no better warriors on earth. Mann knows what it takes to be a brother of these ultra-selective fraternities. As a member of SEAL Team SIX he worked in countless covert operations, operating from land, sea, and air, and facing shootings, decapitations, and stabbings. He was captured by the enemy and lived to tell the tale, and he participated in highly classified missions all over the globe, including Somalia, Panama, El Salvador, Colombia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. As a training coordinator for several civilian SEAL training programs, and as a former Training Officer of SEAL Team SIX, he was directly responsible for shaping the bodies and minds of SEALs who carried out the assassination of Osama bin Laden as well as many other classified missions. But to become a SEAL, Mann had to overcome his own troubled childhood and push his body to its breaking point–and beyond. At the podium and in Inside SEAL Team SIX, he shares a high-octane narrative of physical and mental toughness, giving unprecedented insight to the inner workings of the training and secret missions of the world's most respected and feared combat unit. Don Mann has over 40 years (1,000+ races) worth of competitive racing experience, completed 2 Ironman triathlons in a day and was once ranked 38th in the world as a triathlete. Mann received a Master's in Management from Troy State University, in Troy, AL, a B.S. in International Relations & Criminal Justice, from Florida State University, in Tallahassee, FL, and a B.S. in Liberal Science, from State University of New York. He lives in Cape Charles, VA.

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Segment 1 : EGET Foundation : vison and mission (https://www.eget.org.tr/en/our-mission/) Segment 2 : Scholarships for Good, dedicated to the principles of secularism, republic and democracy. (SDG.s ?) Segment 3 : Nurturing social entrepreneurship in Agriculture, Lavendar, Olive oil , Truffles and Eco-Tourism Short bio of Özlem Uzman : Özlem is the co-founder and chairperson of EGET Foundation.  She studied English literature at Boğaziçi University, which ranks among Türkiye's top universities. After graduation, she attended the 'International Management Certificate Program' at İstanbul University.  After having several years of work experience, she decided to do an MBA (masters of business administration) in the USA, beginning her studies at Troy State University, Alabama, and then transferring to Auburn University, Alabama. Unfortunately, some family issues prevented her from finishing her degree and she returned home. She has work experiences as a manager in product management and marketing in many sectors such as it, aviation, construction, textiles. After acquiring more experience in business development, marketing, planning, management and import/export, she set up her own business in 2004, creating her own hosiery brand ‘BLISS' and then a gift shop brand ‘EVCILIK'.  In 2013, she left her long time home in Istanbul , where had resided foe 26 years, and moved to Gökova/Muğla to set up the EGET Foundation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

This week, fellow Florida-phile Craig Pittman joins Rick and Cathy to talk about Florida's most current "it" exotic invasive: the Burmese python. As usual, the podcast slithers all over the place, so expect some talk about frogs and iguanas, too. More about CraigCraig Pittman is a native Floridian, an author, podcaster and an award-winning reporter. Born in Pensacola, he graduated from Troy State University in Alabama, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him "the most destructive force on campus." After 31 years at the Tampa Bay Times, he now writes a weekly column on environmental issues for the Florida Phoenix and is co-host of the popular podcast "Welcome to Florida." He's the author of six non-fiction books about Florida, including the New York Times bestseller Oh, Florida: How America's Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country. His most recent one, published in 2021, is The State You're In: Florida Men, Florida Women, and Other Wildlife.Check out Craig's podcast (after you listen to ours, of course!) — especially his podcast about pythons and python hunting!Links we mentionedSome writing on the "Ladies of the 'Glades"More about whether the python hunt worksSupport the showWant more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Find her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathyTwitter and Instagram: @CathySalustri Have a Florida question or comment? Love the show? Hate it? Let us know – email us at cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/, and make sure to bookmark Old Florida with Rick Kilby (http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/) and read through the archives. Connect with Rick on social media: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and Instagram (@ricklebee).

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Craig Pittman is the author of six Oh, Florida! How America's Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country which made the New York Times bestseller list; Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther, which earned him the Rachel Carson Award from the national Sierra Club; and his latest The State You're In: Florida Men, Florida Women, and Other Wildlife, and he co-hosts the podcast “Welcome to Florida.” Craig is also a journalist and native Floridian, born and raised in Pensacola, so he is a literal Florida Man. He studied journalism at Troy State University in Alabama, where according to his bio “his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him "the most destructive force on campus." 

This month I have the pleasure of honoring women from around the United States who have impacted the world and were featured guests on the Go Be Great Podcast. I am thrilled beyond words to have this opportunity. This week's Women's History highlight is Martha Van Dam, who's dedicated her work and purpose to helping people to live beyond betrayal, live beyond cancer, and live beyond dieting. Martha is experienced in treating PTSD, OCD, and Co-Dependency. Whether these issues arise from circumstances of abuse, marital affairs, divorce, grief, or terminal illness, Martha can help you find healing, peace, and empowerment. Martha earned degrees from Auburn University and Troy State University to prepare herself for treating clients like you. Her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Counseling gave her the foundation to build her career in trauma treatment. She is also a trained and certified Crisis Responder and has trained through the Military Ministry in care and counsel for Combat Trauma. Martha has also gained her certification through the American Association of Christian Counselors as a Family Mediator and Pre-Marital and Marital Counselor. If you'd like to visit Martha's online home and learn more, click this link - https://marthavandam.com GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST Ready to be a guest on the show? We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us! Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording. If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready. Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast. Not all of them were approved. To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident. Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We're here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity. Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She's learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams. And now she wants to share. Click here to submit your request to be a guest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gobegreat/message

Oral health has become an increasingly relevant topic in whole-body health care. While oral healthcare services can often be difficult to obtain in rural communities, one CEO is taking innovative steps to overcome that barrier. Today we are talking with Dr. Lesley Ogden a physician and CEO of Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital and Pacific Communities Hospital in Lincoln City, Oregon. Dr. Ogden will discuss her successes in implementing oral care into emergency medicine and her desires for the future of rural healthcare.  “They can also teach us, especially on the inpatient side, how to better take care of oral health.” -Dr. Lesley Ogden Dr. Lesley Ogden serves as Chief Executive Officer for the two Samaritan critical access hospitals in Lincoln County, located on the central Oregon coast. Before taking this top position, she served as Chief Operations Officer at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City and as interim CEO at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. Also, she worked clinically as an emergency and urgent care physician. Dr. Ogden is residency-trained and board certified in emergency medicine and has more than 10 years of clinical and leadership experience. She received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her emergency medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University.  In addition, Dr. Ogden received a master's degree in business administration from The Citadel and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Troy State University. A native of Florida, Dr. Ogden has made the rural Oregon coastal community her home since 2006. She is an active Rotarian in Lincoln City and served as club president from 2016-2017. She is also on the board of directors of the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County and the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation. Under Dr. Ogden's leadership, both hospitals were entirely transformed recently, with a new hospital building in Lincoln City, new and renovated buildings, and a hospital campus in Newport. Both hospitals are part of Samaritan Health Services, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics, and health services caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast.

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Greg Cochran, the Executive Director of the Alabama League of Municipalities  A candid conversation about the future of cities and cities in Alabama Career opportunities in the state of Alabama The value of the Al League of Municipalities for their member cities and towns The downtown redevelopment successes in Alabama The relationship with the Alabama League of Municipalities and the National League of Cities How broadband access is changing in the state of Alabama And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show: www.almonline.org AmazingCities.org AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About  Greg Cochran Greg was named Executive Director in July 2020 after serving the League's membership since 1996 as Director of Advocacy and Public Affairs and then Deputy Director and Interim Executive Director. With more than 30 years of experience in governmental affairs, he has developed crucial relationships at every level of government and has served as the League's lead lobbyist for more than two decades. During the mid-1980s, he began working on political campaigns as a volunteer, including Montgomery Mayor Emory Folmar's re-elections in 1984 and 1988. In 1990 Greg joined the staff of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama representing Alabama physicians for three years as the Director of Legislative Affairs. From 1993 until 1994 he served as Vice President of Governmental Relations for the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce. Greg returned to Montgomery in 1994, serving as the Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the Business Council of Alabama until 1996 when he was hired as the League's first full-time staff lobbyist solely dedicated to state and federal legislative endeavors and governmental affairs. In 2006, Greg was named Executive Vice President of the Alabama Municipal Funding Corporation (AMFund), which was developed by the League to assist municipal members with refinancing existing debt and funding local projects and purchases through low-interest, cost-effective loans. He was elected AMFund President in 2008. Greg is a longtime member of the Alabama Council of Association Executives where he was elected to serve as Treasurer (2007-08), Vice President (2008-09) and President (2009-10). He has also served on the Character Council of Alabama Board of Directors and was elected Vice Chairman for 2010-11. He has served as the Vice Chair of the Permanent Joint Legislative Committee for Energy Policy and the National League of Cities' Public Finance Consortium where he has served as Chairman since 2011. Greg also served on the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Chapter, International Association of Expo Managers from 2003-2005. Greg earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives and graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Institute. He is a 2018 graduate of the prestigious Delta Regional Executive Leadership Institute, a year-long executive leadership academy formed by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to train leaders from diverse backgrounds, sectors and industries across eight states to improve the economic competitiveness and social viability of the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt. Greg attended the University of North Alabama and Troy State University majoring in Political Science. Greg was raised in a military family, growing up in Norfolk, VA, and Jacksonville, FL, where his father served in the U.S. Navy. He is married to Kelly Barclay Cochran and has two grown sons, William and Sanders. 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One Glimpse at Shaquita Smith and its not hard to tell that this young lady has God given talent in her blood! Shaquita Smith is a actress and producer originally from Birmingham, Alabama but resides in Atlanta, GA. She graduated from Troy State University and American Intercontinental University. She owns her own media production company called "Noonie Studio Productions" and she also is a producer at "Loud Films". Shaquita Smith has appeared on Tyler Perry's "If Loving You is Wrong", All Eyes on Me, Fatal Attraction, Snapped and many other film projects. She has landed lead roles in numerous theatre productions such as Eleemosynary, A Lesson Before Dying, The Insanity of Mary Girard, She Walked Out and God walked In and many others. Shaquita Smith is also a Inspirational speaker who loves to impact and encourage others to live to the best of their ability. When you ask her how she get where she is today.......She simply replies.... "God Did It! "The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-up ★ Support this podcast ★ Shareable link to episode

Lawrence F. (Larry) Lawson, a law enforcement professional of more than 40 years of service has been actively investigating and researching the paranormal for more than 10 years. He has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Troy State University in Troy, Alabama.During his law enforcement career, Larry has served as a corrections officer, patrol officer, detective, detective supervisor and as Director of Florida's Regional 11 Law Enforcement Training Academy. Larry also served as a Florida certified Law enforcement instructor. He was known as a local expert in crimes involving the occult and conducted courses for law enforcement officers on the investigation of cults and deviant groups. After having paranormal experiences during his career, Larry Founded the Florida Bureau of Paranormal Investigation in 2011 and then later the outreach arm of the FBPI, Indian River Hauntings, LLC in 2016. - www.paranormalfbi.com********************BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE is delicious coffee your brain will love.Made with ethically sourced 100% Arabica coffee grown in the volcanic soil of the Tolima Columbia region, BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE is roasted and ground in small batches, to ensure each bag contains a wonderful full bodied artisan coffee.BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE contains herbal ingredients to aid in boosting your daily mental clarity and focus.Maca root powder, green tea extract and American ginseng have all been selected for their ability to support good brain health.Taking care of your brain's health now can help delay or prevent the onset of cognitive dysfunction, including dementia, Alzheimer's, and more general memory loss as you get older just by enjoying the delicious flavor of our roasted coffee and herbal ingredients found exclusively in BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE .For more information on BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE visit us online at www.beautifulmindcoffee.ca.BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE is NOW available at Amazon.ca

The Miami Guide sat down with Craig Pittman,  award-winning author of "Oh, Florida!" "The Scent of Scandal" and "Manatee Insanity," and co-author of "Paving Paradise."Florida-grown author Craig Pittman is coming to the Miami Book Fair, where they'll promote their newly released books exploring some bizarre facet of the Sunshine State. Miami Book Fair, Nov. 13 – 20, will once again host top authors, including music, theater, and sports celebrities. Interview Notes:Craig talks about how he got started as an authorHe shares what inspires him and where he finds his creativity to writeCraig talks about manatees and what he likes about themHe shares the best places to find ManateesWe talked about his favorite all-time authorsCraig shares his advice for emerging writersAnd he talks about his exciting upcoming bookQuotes from the interview:"Florida is an inexhaustible source of stories," Pittman tells The Miami Guide. "It's a storyteller's paradise. It's been that way for decades."Who is Craig PittmanCraig Pittman is a native Floridian. Born in Pensacola, he graduated from Troy State University in Alabama, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him "the most destructive force on campus." Since then he has covered a variety of newspaper beats and quite a few natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires and the Florida Legislature. Since 1998, he has covered environmental issues for Florida's largest newspaper, the Tampa Bay Times. He has won the Waldo Proffitt Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism in Florida four times, and twice won the top investigative reporting award from the Society of Environmental Journalists.I loved this conversation with Craig, and I know you're going to love hearing his wisdom! If you loved this episode, please share it on Instagram along with your biggest takeaways. And make sure to tag Craig, @craigpittman78 and @themiamiguide. We'd love to hear what you got from the episode!Lastly, please subscribe to The Miami Guide over on the Apple Podcasts —leave us a rating and review to spread the message to even more people like you!Podcast show notes available here:https://themiamiguide.com/show24Follow Craig Pittmanhttps://craigpittman.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigpittman78/Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigtimesPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1169570Follow The Miami Guide:https://themiamiguide.comhttps://instagram.com/themiamiguidehttps://twitter.com/themiamiguidehttps://facebook.com/themiamiguidehttps://themiamiguide.com/youtubehttps://themiamiguide.com/podcast/

Today's episode will go deep into what it means to branch out and start a small business after devoting a lifetime to serving one's country. We will also discuss how Michelle took her skills honed from years serving in the Air Force and used them to help veterans, minorities, and other small business start-ups. This show is for anyone looking to make that career change! As the director of the Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative (WVOSB), she leads the Department of Veteran Affairs' efforts to develop programs that connect and enable Women Veteran entrepreneurs within the VA, federal and commercial marketplace. As the architect of the first program of its kind in the federal government, the program brings together like-minded female veteran entrepreneurs to position and enable their success and remove obstacles that often stand in the way. The effort is known in the veteran and small business community as" VetBizLady or VetBizLadies." As its director, she develops, executes, and communicates the importance of its mission to bring partnerships and collaborations into VA to increase access, economic, procurement, and learning opportunities for woman veteran-owned small businesses. Known by most as "G-I," Ms. Gardner-Ince's focus is to increase cooperation with other federal agencies, commercial entities, non-profits, and educational institutions to benefit their small business success.Ms. "G-I" is a highly decorated Air Force veteran and a retired Colonel, having served 20+ years supporting veterans, military troops, and their families. Before creating her own small business, G-I Strategic Solutions LLC., an advisory and consulting firm, she held numerous executive-level positions. Her experience spans customer-centric business operations, training, consulting, strategic collaboration, and directing award-winning complex global operations. One of her most significant leadership roles while still serving in the military was as the commander of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Pacific Region, where she led a $1.8 billion-dollar retail, food, and services business, with full profit-loss responsibility, employed 7000+ associates who provided goods and services to over 350,000 militaries, U.S. government civilian, and State Department patrons and their families. While in command, her leadership led to the top highest-grossing military exchanges in the world two years in a row. AAFES is the U.S. military's largest retail operation.Ms. "G-I's" personal mission is to be "About the business of America's Veterans – serving those who continue to serve America." Ms. "G-I" has a unique perspective in that she has never been without a military ID Card. She is a veteran and a military spouse, but she grew up in an Army family. Her father and Vietnam veteran, Colonel Arthur Gardner, commissioned her. She holds a bachelor's degree from Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama, and a master's degree from Troy State University, Troy, Alabama. She is a graduate Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Executive Program, Dale Carnegie, and John Maxwell, a leadership coach/trainer. Learn more about Michelle here - https://linktr.ee/G.IFactor

Mr. Stacy Harrelson is entering his 25th year as the Head Athletic Trainer at UMS-Wright. Athletic Training Services at UMS-Wright are provided by Encore Rehabilitation, and Mr. Harrelson currently is the Regional Director of Encore Sports Medicine. He is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the Alabama High School Athletic Association, District 1. Mr. Harrelson was raised in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where he played football at Ocean Springs High School. He earned a football scholarship to Gulf Coast Junior College, then he transferred to Troy State University and earned a Bachelor of Science and Sports Medicine degree under the supervision of Dr. John "Doc" Anderson. Mr. Harrelson worked in collegiate athletics at Troy State University. He also served as the Athletic Trainer in the NFL Europe professional football league for the Frankfurt Galaxy before joining the staff in the fall of 1998 at UMS-Wright. Mr. Harrelson and his wife Angel live in Biloxi, Mississippi. Their daughter Colby is a member of the UMS-Wright Class of 2007. Colby is married to Cree Cantrell. In March of 2021 Stacy became a grandfather as Cree and Colby welcomed their first child Junie Rose Cantrell.

If you love living in Florida, and love to be annoyed at “Florida Man”, you will definitely want to check out our upcoming Lit Chat with New York Times bestselling author Craig Pittman! Pittman writes fondly of the strange state we call home and all the interesting people who make it famous. Thanks to the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library for sponsoring this Lit Chat! Craig Pittman is a native Floridian, an author, a podcaster and an award-winning environmental reporter. Born in Pensacola, he graduated from Troy State University in Alabama, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him "the most destructive force on campus." In 31 years at the Tampa Bay Times, Pittman covered a variety of beats and several natural disasters, including wildfires, hurricanes and the Florida Legislature. He now writes a weekly column for the Florida Phoenix and is co-host of the popular podcast "Welcome to Florida." He's the author of six non-fiction books about Florida, including the New York Times bestseller Oh, Florida: How America's Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country and Cat Tale: The Wild Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther, which Garden & Gun magazine named one of the 20 best books of 2020. His most recent one, published in September 2021, is The State You're In: Florida Men, Florida Women, and Other Wildlife. He lives in St. Petersburg with his wife and two children. Interviewer Bill Delaney is a writer, editor and higher education professional from Jacksonville whose work focuses on the culture and history of the First Coast. Delaney is the author of the guidebook Secret Jacksonville, and is co-owner and editor of the publications Modern Cities, TheJaxsonMag.com and Edible Northeast Florida Magazine. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in English from the University of North Florida. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment  Craig PittmanBorrow Craig Pittman's books from our catalog Website: craigpittman.com Twitter: @craigtimes Bill DelaneyWebsite: thejaxsonmag.com Twitter: @Tacachale Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: jaxpubliclibrary.org  Twitter: twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: facebook.com/JaxLibrary  Instagram: instagram.com/jaxlibrary  YouTube: youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) coj.net

Dr. Deborah Pinkston, LPC, PhD has been a counseling professional for more than 17 years. Debbie has a special interest in counseling women, men, couples, teens, pastor's wives, and missionaries. Dr. Pinkston has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ouachita Baptist University, a Master of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy State University and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from International Theological Seminary. She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and enjoys helping couples learn to communicate and connect more intimately. Debbie is a Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist, focusing on self-esteem and body image. She also has experience helping survivors of general trauma, medical trauma, and sexual abuse. She offers Eating Disorder Therapy and Immigration Assessments services. With a deep passion for serving couples in Northwest Arkansas, Debbie also works with parenting adult children. She understands the difficulty of navigating such challenges and because of this, seeks to help and bring guidance to parents when parenting their young adult children. Debbie is an Anger Management Specialist. Serving as a missionary in Venezuela for 25 years, she worked in the counseling field and helped establish two orphanages. During this time, she became fluent in Spanish and now is pleased to be meeting the counseling needs of Hispanic individuals and families in Northwest Arkansas. She has extensive experience in multicultural counseling. In addition to counseling, Debbie is an online professor for https://catalog.liberty.edu/graduate/faculty/#p8022719 (Liberty University )in their Masters and doctoral program in Counseling. She has written several books on the topics of recovery from sexual abuse and anxiety, including Power over Anxiety: No longer overpowered: Practical Strategies for Relieving Anxiety. Debbie enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, and playing tennis, hiking, and kayaking with her husband Silvio. She would say that “her heart is still in Venezuela”. Debbie is on https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-pinkston-6b930941 (Linkedin), and is a therapist at: https://www.summitfamilynwa.com/debbie (Summit Family Counseling). The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with https://www.missioalliance.org/ (Missio Alliance). Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ (@aworldof.difference) on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ (A World of Difference) on Facebook, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loriadbr (@loriadbr) & on Clubhouse https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@loriadbr (@loriadbr).https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference (https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference) or http://loriadamsbrown.com/ (loriadamsbrown.com)Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching (https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching) https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Become a patron of this podcast), and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Patreon). Mentioned in this episode: Coaching Sept 22 Want to get unstuck and make a difference? Go to loriadamsbrown.com/coachnig for a free exploratory session. Patreon Support us for as little as $5/month at Patreon.com/aworldofdifference and receive exclusive audio content and free merch. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Dr. Deborah Pinkston, LPC, PhD has been a counseling professional for more than 17 years. Debbie has a special interest in counseling women, men, couples, teens, pastor's wives, and missionaries.Dr. Pinkston has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ouachita Baptist University, a Master of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy State University and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from International Theological Seminary.She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and enjoys helping couples learn to communicate and connect more intimately. Debbie is a Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist, focusing on self-esteem and body image. She also has experience helping survivors of general trauma, medical trauma, and sexual abuse. She offers Eating Disorder Therapy and Immigration Assessments services. With a deep passion for serving couples in Northwest Arkansas, Debbie also works with parenting adult children. She understands the difficulty of navigating such challenges and because of this, seeks to help and bring guidance to parents when parenting their young adult children.Debbie is an Anger Management Specialist. Serving as a missionary in Venezuela for 25 years, she worked in the counseling field and helped establish two orphanages. During this time, she became fluent in Spanish and now is pleased to be meeting the counseling needs of Hispanic individuals and families in Northwest Arkansas. She has extensive experience in multicultural counseling.In addition to counseling, Debbie is an online professor for Liberty University in their Masters and doctoral program in Counseling. She has written several books on the topics of recovery from sexual abuse and anxiety, including Power over Anxiety: No longer overpowered: Practical Strategies for Relieving Anxiety. Debbie enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, and playing tennis, hiking, and kayaking with her husband Silvio. She would say that “her heart is still in Venezuela”.Debbie is on Linkedin, and is a therapist at: Summit Family Counseling.The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr.https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. Mentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Dr. Deborah Pinkston, LPC, PhD has been a counseling professional for more than 17 years. Debbie has a special interest in counseling women, men, couples, teens, pastor's wives, and missionaries.Dr. Pinkston has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ouachita Baptist University, a Master of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy State University and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from International Theological Seminary.She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and enjoys helping couples learn to communicate and connect more intimately. Debbie is a Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist, focusing on self-esteem and body image. She also has experience helping survivors of general trauma, medical trauma, and sexual abuse. She offers Eating Disorder Therapy and Immigration Assessments services. With a deep passion for serving couples in Northwest Arkansas, Debbie also works with parenting adult children. She understands the difficulty of navigating such challenges and because of this, seeks to help and bring guidance to parents when parenting their young adult children.Debbie is an Anger Management Specialist. Serving as a missionary in Venezuela for 25 years, she worked in the counseling field and helped establish two orphanages. During this time, she became fluent in Spanish and now is pleased to be meeting the counseling needs of Hispanic individuals and families in Northwest Arkansas. She has extensive experience in multicultural counseling.In addition to counseling, Debbie is an online professor for Liberty University in their Masters and doctoral program in Counseling. She has written several books on the topics of recovery from sexual abuse and anxiety, including Power over Anxiety: No longer overpowered: Practical Strategies for Relieving Anxiety. Debbie enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, and playing tennis, hiking, and kayaking with her husband Silvio. She would say that “her heart is still in Venezuela”.Debbie is on Linkedin, and is a therapist at: Summit Family Counseling.The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr.https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. Mentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Dr. Deborah Pinkston, LPC, PhD has been a counseling professional for more than 17 years. Debbie has a special interest in counseling women, men, couples, teens, pastor's wives, and missionaries. Dr. Pinkston has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ouachita Baptist University, a Master of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy State University and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from International Theological Seminary. She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and enjoys helping couples learn to communicate and connect more intimately. Debbie is a Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist, focusing on self-esteem and body image. She also has experience helping survivors of general trauma, medical trauma, and sexual abuse. She offers Eating Disorder Therapy and Immigration Assessments services. With a deep passion for serving couples in Northwest Arkansas, Debbie also works with parenting adult children. She understands the difficulty of navigating such challenges and because of this, seeks to help and bring guidance to parents when parenting their young adult children. Debbie is an Anger Management Specialist. Serving as a missionary in Venezuela for 25 years, she worked in the counseling field and helped establish two orphanages. During this time, she became fluent in Spanish and now is pleased to be meeting the counseling needs of Hispanic individuals and families in Northwest Arkansas. She has extensive experience in multicultural counseling. In addition to counseling, Debbie is an online professor for https://catalog.liberty.edu/graduate/faculty/#p8022719 (Liberty University )in their Masters and doctoral program in Counseling. She has written several books on the topics of recovery from sexual abuse and anxiety, including Power over Anxiety: No longer overpowered: Practical Strategies for Relieving Anxiety. Debbie enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, and playing tennis, hiking, and kayaking with her husband Silvio. She would say that “her heart is still in Venezuela”. Debbie is on https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-pinkston-6b930941 (Linkedin), and is a therapist at: https://www.summitfamilynwa.com/debbie (Summit Family Counseling). The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with https://www.missioalliance.org/ (Missio Alliance). Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ (@aworldof.difference) on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ (A World of Difference) on Facebook, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loriadbr (@loriadbr) & on Clubhouse https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@loriadbr (@loriadbr).https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference (https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference) or http://loriadamsbrown.com/ (loriadamsbrown.com)Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching (https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching) https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Become a patron of this podcast), and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Patreon). Mentioned in this episode: Coaching Sept 22 Want to get unstuck and make a difference? Go to loriadamsbrown.com/coachnig for a free exploratory session. Patreon Support us for as little as $5/month at Patreon.com/aworldofdifference and receive exclusive audio content and free merch. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

J.B Stevens joined The Protectors Podcast™ to talk about comedy writing, poetry, getting published, clearing your book through the government, and a ton more! About J.B.  J.B. Stevens writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and reviews. He was a finalist for the Claymore Award, a finalist for the Colonel Darron L. Wright Award, and nominated for the Pushcart Prize. He won Mystery Tribune's inaugural micro-fiction contest.J.B grew up in Georgia. He lives in the Deep South with his wife, daughter, and Yorkshire terrier.  J.B. earned a Bachelor's degree from The Citadel and a Master's degree from Troy State University. He is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and undefeated in Mixed Martial Arts competition. J.B. is a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer. He attained the rank of Captain before being honorably discharged. He saw combat in Iraq and earned numerous awards, including a Bronze Star. This episode is brought to you by Health to the Rescue and Faraday Defense.Please check out https://declanjameswatchco.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

Remo Butler is currently the Project Manager for the Baghdad Embassy Security Force in Iraq. He has worked for many large companies both in and out of the US. He has worked as Deputy Program Manager for LOGCAP III a 5.8 billion dollar project in the Mid East, also was business development Manager for KBR. He worked for SOC as Director of International security, and as Project Manager. He joined KBR in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in May 2004 following an Army career of 29 years which culminated as a Brigadier General serving as the Director of the Center for Command Support, United States Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Brigadier General (Ret) Butler spent the majority of his Military career in the US Army Special Forces. Brigadier General (Ret) Butler was born November 16, 1951 in Egypt, Mississippi. He was commissioned second lieutenant in 1974 with the U.S. Army upon graduation from Austin Peay State University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a Master of Science degree from Troy State University in Personnel Management.

We're joined by the immensely talented J.B. Stevens, and talk about balancing humor in dark fiction, getting through the slush pile, edits worth listening to, and certain types of infinity loops. We also talk about his new release A Therapeutic Death: Violent Short Stories. You can him on his website and on Twitter. J.B. Stevens lives in the Southeastern United States with his wife, daughter, and Yorkshire terrier. His work in crime fiction is widely lauded. He's published with dozens of websites, magazines, and anthologies. He was a finalist for the Claymore Award and won Mystery Tribune's inaugural micro-fiction contest. In addition to fiction, J.B. is a poet. His verse focuses on returning from war and pop culture. His war poetry was a finalist for the Colonel Darron L. Wright Award. His comedy poetry was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. His war poetry led him to be LitReactor's featured National Poetry Month writer. The Best of America Cannot Be Seen, his pop-comedy collection, was a summer 2021 release with Alien Buddha Press. As a reviewer and interviewer, he works for St. Martin's/Criminal Element. His critiques are widely cited, and he is a “must contact” for numerous literary publicists. Before his writing career, J.B. was a United States Army Infantry Officer. He was honorably discharged as a Captain. He is a veteran of the Iraq war and earned numerous awards, including a Bronze Star. Prior to the war, he was an undefeated Mixed Martial Arts Fighter. He earned a black belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu and was the longtime manager of Alliance, the world champion Jiujitsu team. J.B. graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from The Citadel and a master's degree in Management from Troy State University. He is currently a Chief Deputy United States Marshal. Want to submit your writing or be a guest editor? Email darkwaterspodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darkwaters/support

High-Reliability Organizations are organizations that achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals. They succeed in avoiding catastrophes in an environment where normal accidents can be expected due to risk factors and complexity. This week's guest on Rural Health Leadership Radio, Dr. Lesley Ogden, has set a goal for the two hospitals she oversees to become highly reliable organizations. “You want to assure that every time someone is cared for at your facility, you have the same excellent outcomes every time.” ~Lesley Ogden, M.D. Dr. Lesley Ogden serves as chief executive officer for the two Samaritan critical access hospitals in Lincoln County, located on the central Oregon coast. Before taking this top position, she served as chief operations officer at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City and as interim CEO at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, and also worked clinically as an emergency and urgent care physician. Dr. Ogden is residency trained and board-certified in emergency medicine and has more than 10 years of clinical and leadership experience. She received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her emergency medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University. In addition, Dr. Ogden received a master's degree in business administration from The Citadel and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Troy State University. A native of Florida, Dr. Ogden has made the rural Oregon coastal community her home since 2006. She is an active Rotarian in Lincoln City and served as club president in 2016-2017. She is also on the board of directors of the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County and the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation. Under Dr. Ogden's leadership, both hospitals were entirely transformed recently, with a new hospital building in Lincoln City and new and renovated buildings, and hospital campus in Newport. Both hospitals are part of Samaritan Health Services, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics, and health services caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast.

Influential Leadership SkillsTips for developing influential leadership skills are not often talked about in the workplace yet they're often what hold women back from achieving next-level leadership career success according to Lisa Anderson, author of Invisible Professional to Influential Leader.   What You'll Discover About Influential Leadership Skills (highlights & transcript):https://businessconfidentialradio.com/?p=146950&preview=true# (HIGHLIGHTSCLICK HERE FOR AUDIO TRANSCRIPT) * Where women often fall short on influential leadership skills [02:00] * How to handle naysayers when building influential leadership skills [04:31] * How to handle bullies when building influential leadership skills [07:19] * How to outmaneuver office politics when building influential leadership skills [08:27] * 2 Things that can derail women's ability to develop more influential leadership skills [11:56] * Action and reflection exercises designed to help build more influential leadership [15:37] * And much MORE. ♥ Share this episode with someone you think will benefit from it. ♥ ♥ Leave a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential (Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential )♥ Guest: Lisa AndersonLisa Anderson is the President of https://www.positivelyinpursuit.com/ (Positively in Pursuit, LLC). Lisa is a certified Leadership/Career Coach who also has 25 years of HR experience. Her coaching business focuses on women in leadership who want to intentionally work on finding their leadership voice, building their leadership courage, and increasing their leadership (executive) presence so that they can propel their careers. Her new book https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Professional-Influential-Leader-Anderson/dp/0578767082/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Invisible Professional to Influential Leader) is a leadership tip book for women leaders who want to lead confidently and authentically.  Lisa still works full-time in Corporate America as a Chief HR Officer (CHRO) for a technology company. She has worked at every level of HR starting her career as a Recruiter and moving up the corporate ladder to HR Manager, Director, Vice President, and Chief HR Officer (CHRO). She knows what it takes to grow a career. She works with her clients on next level career success, leadership branding, and strategic career positioning.   Lisa holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University and a BBA (Bachelors of Business Administration) degree from James Madison University. She holds several HR certifications. She's a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and is also certified in Energy Leadership (ELI-MP).  Related Resources:Contact Lisa and connect with her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-anderson-sphr-shrm-scp-cpc/ (LinkedIn), https://facebook.com/positivelyinpursuit (Facebook), https://twitter.com/PositivelyPsuit (Twitter), and https://instagram.com/positivelyinpursuit (Instagram). Join, Rate and Review: Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential (Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential) Joining the Business Confidential Now family is easy and lets you have instant access to the latest tactics, strategies and tips to make your business more successful. Follow on your favorite podcast app http://bit.ly/bcnlisten (here) as well as on https://twitter.com/businessconfid (Twitter), https://facebook.com/businessconfidentialnow (Facebook), https://www.youtube.com/c/HannaHaslKelchner (YouTube), and https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/business-confidential-now-with-hanna-hasl-kelchner (LinkedIn). Download ♥...

MEMORIES OF MONTSERRAT by Dr. Irene S. ProspereDr. Irene S. Prospere has written a beautiful anthology of endemic colloquialisms from the perspective of one versed in the wit and nuances of the island people of Montserrat. Every syllable is heavily laced with the lilt and sharpness of a happy and carefree people, rich with the mixture of Irish brogue and colonial English.She conjures the sweet memories of her home and of days past, growing up with her siblings, cousins, and friends in her beloved village of Collins Ghaut in St. Johns, Montserrat. Walking barefoot to and from school and getting up before the sun to do all her chores are fond memories of a time long gone. The characters in her stories are family, her mother and father, her brothers Wellington, Daniel, Stanley, Clyde, and Everton and her sisters Mildred, Inez and Elizabeth (affectionately called Babylyn).Her main purpose in putting pen to paper is to capture all the memories, telling stories she heard of people she used to know and her many treasured friends, so that someday future generations can read Memories of Montserrat and never forget that the most important things in life are not riches or fame but family.Dr. Irene S. Prospere, née Allen was born on September 13, 1944, at St Johns in the Parish of St. Peter, in the Island of Montserrat, West Indies. Irene Allen attended St John's Elementary School, which was at the time held in St. John's Anglican Church where her family worshipped. The school was eventually relocated on government property at Gerald's, and she attended school there up to the seventh standard. After leaving school, she took extramural courses which included accounting under the tutelage of Mr. Vernon Lewis. Irene then joined the St. John's Ambulance Brigade in 1964, and from 1966 to 1980, she was the chief lecturer in First Aid. She then served in the Royal Montserrat Police Service from 1970 to 1980 and was promoted to the rank of Corporal in 1978. She emigrated to the United States of America, entered Roxbury Community College, and obtained her GED in 1981. Irene obtained employment at the State of Massachusetts Department of Highway and Motor Vehicles where she was responsible for keeping and updating records of suspended driver's licenses.In 1982, Irene entered the Deaconess Hospital where she worked during training, eventually obtaining her Nursing Assistant Certificate. From 1984 to 1987, Irene attended the University of Massachusetts/Boston College of Community and Public Service where she received her Bachelor in Humanities degree. She received her certificate as a paralegal and was awarded for being the most outstanding student. In 1986, Irene obtained employment with Greater Boston Legal Services.In 1989, Irene moves with her family to Florida, where she took up employment with the Department of Children and Families as a prevention and child protective investigator. Between 1997 and 2000, Irene studied at Troy State University where she received a master's degree in counseling and psychology. During this period, Irene worked for Deveraux as a mental health counselor, and from 2000 to 2005 for Intervention Services as a mental health therapist.In 2000, Irene enrolled in United Bible College and Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, where she obtained a Doctorate in Christian Counselling in 2004. In 2002, Dr. Prospere started her own business under the name Irene's Christian Academy, Inc. where she provides daycare services for infants and children through kindergarten and regular school education for children from kindergarten through twelfth grade.She has published three books: Jesus, the Ultimate Counselor, Memories of Montserrat, and Playing In The Rain.Memories of Montserrat - Kindle edition by Prospere, Dr. Irene S.. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.www.IreneProsperebooks.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/driprospere.mp3   Other Books by Dr. ProsperePlaying in the RainPlaying In The Rain: Prospere, Dr. Irene S., Prospere, Dr. Irene S., Allen-Morton, M. Jeanette: 9781790415984: Amazon.com: BooksJesus, the Ultimate CounselorJesus, the Ultimate Counselor - Kindle edition by Prospere, Dr. Irene. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

 While waiting for the Season 2, please enjoy these greatest hits from Season 1 Judith Apshago discussed her experience of working with external sales organizations  and shared valuable insights for the enterprise sales teams to leverage on a daily basis.Judith Apshago is an accomplished IT executive and an award-winning CIO.  Judith was awarded the 2018 Enterprise Capital CIO of the Year Orbie Award and the Norma Miller Passionate Philanthropist Award in 2016. Judith currently serves as Vice President IT for Amtrak. Previously, Judith was Vice President and Chief Information Officer of U.S. Silica.  Prior to U.S. Silica, Judith held various IT leadership roles with Sigma-Aldrich, BioReliance, and Invitrogen, and spent several years as a consultant with ePresence and PricewaterhouseCoopers. She began her career implementing process improvements within the Department of Defense.Judith holds a Masters in Public Administration from Troy State University, a Masters Certificate in IT Project Management from George Washington University, and Bachelors degrees in Finance and Math from Hood College. She currently serves on the CapitalCIO Leadership Association Advisory Board, the Innovation Advisory Council for Vation Ventures, and the Washington DC CISO Executive Leadership Summit Advisory Board, and holds several volunteer Board roles at Hood College including the Board of Associates, Computer Science Advisory Board, and the Chair of the Career Center Advisory Council.These are the resources mentioned by Judith:The Enterprisers Project - A community helping CIOs and IT leaders solve problems: https://enterprisersproject.com/RedZone Technologies Podcasts with Bill Murphy: https://www.redzonetech.net/podcasts/Inspire CIO – CIO-only community but vendors may nominate CIOs for the Orbie Award or may sponsor the awards for a given chapter or nationally: https://inspirecio.com/

Jude Southerland Kessler, the world's leading authority on the life of John Lennon, will release Volume 5 in "The John Lennon Series" titled "Shades of Life Part 1"."Shades of Life Part 1" follows The Beatles through the first half of 1965, including the making of the "Help!" movie and soundtrack, their European Tour, The Beatles' MBE nomination and the first fissure in The Beatles unity as Paul McCartney records his solo song, "Yesterday." The year would also see John Lennon publishing his second book of poetry and prose - "A Spaniard in the Works", and struggling with staid, married life in the stockbroker belt. Kessler's John Lennon Series takes readers chronologically through his life. The first four volumes - "Shoulda Been There", "Shivering Inside", "She Loves You" and "Should Have Known Better". With a personal library of over 500 Beatles-related books and multi-media resources, Kessler undertook seven trips to Liverpool, England to interview Lennon's childhood friends, early band members, art college mates, and business associates before embarking on writing the series, which is told in a narrative history format and heavily documented.Kessler completed high school in three years and when “she was just seventeen,” she went on to Northwestern State University, Louisana, where she earned two degrees (English and history) in three years. She immediately won a graduate assistantship to The University of Maryland in 1974 and received her master's degree in English in 1976. She's taught on the junior high and high school levels and was an English instructor at The University of Maryland and Troy State University, Alabama. Kessler also has a paralegal degree in Law Research.In 1986, Kessler began her research into The John Lennon Series, a 9-volume work on the life of John Lennon. Establishing a reputation as the leading Lennon expert, Kessler began speaking to organizations across the United States writing for the Kansas City Beatlefan magazine. She's interviewed U.S.-residing Beatles figures such as May Pang, George Harrison's sister, Louise; reporter Larry Kane, Angie and Ruth McCartney, and journalist Ivor Davis.Kesller hosts “The John Lennon Hour” on BeatlesARama Radio and BlogTalk Radio, and she's been featured on BBC's “Up All Night,” Rod Quinn's ABC Radio “Up All Night” from Australia, May Pang & Cynthia Neilsen's “Dinner Specials” among many other radio and personal appearances. She currently co-hosts the Podcast "She Said, She Said," with author Lanea Stagg.Purchase a copy of Jude's book "Shades Of Live Part 1" along with the rest of her book in the John Lennon Series go to her website: https://www.johnlennonseries.comListen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42XRQ4wfoOwTBw9UESaeQv?si=11119df6622947e7The Booked On Rock Website: https://www.bookedonrock.comFollow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bookedonrockpodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/bookedonrockContact The Booked On Rock Podcast:thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.comSupport Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent book store here: https://www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finderThe Booked On Rock Theme Song: “Whoosh” by Crowander [ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/crowander]

In this episode of Office Call, we share a session from the Financial Management Leadership Series. Mr. Dave Weinberg discusses why it is important for one to lead their life and practice self-care. Mr. Weinberg is a Senior Partner with the Kearney Company, owner and sole proprietor of DaveSpeak. He is a retired Colonel from the United States Air Force. Mr. Weinberg was formerly the Comptroller, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. He was responsible for providing the $8 billion financial resources required to recruit and assess Air Force personnel and provide them military, technical, and flying training to replenish Air Force combat capability. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, he served as the A-8, Director, supporting the warfighters and responsible for the $1.5 billion spent throughout the 38 sites within the area of responsibility. He has a BS in Accounting from Clemson University, SC, and a MA in Public Administration from Troy State University, AL. His comptroller assignments include nine years in finance, ten years in budget, five years as a commander, and five years as a comptroller at all levels of staff. He is an active member of the American Society of Military Comptrollers, having served as past president to four separate chapters, and has a CDFM. He is married to Marty and has two great kids, Matt and Allison (almost off the payroll).

Meet Steve Nichols who joins us from the Austin, Texas area. If you want to know anything about Texas legislative issues, Steve is your person. Get to know him and subscribe to his Texas newsletter. Currently working as a consultant, Steve, served for many years as the Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) Manager of Workers' Compensation Services. Prior to joining ICT, Steve worked for the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission as the manager of medical dispute resolution, APA hearing administrator, and mediator. He also served 23 years in the military on active duty and as a reservist as a paralegal and military law office manager. Steve is a graduate of the University of Maryland and Troy State University.Tune in as Yvonne and Rafael chat with Steve about how he got started in workers' comp and how he has navigated his career. In this episode, you'll learn about Texas workers' comp, recent legislative issues, Steve's experience with lobbying and more! Listen to the end to hear about Steve and Yvonne's Panama connection. For more on Steve's Texas newsletter visit: https://www.stevewnichols.com/¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

In our Fruit of the Spirit Series, Pastor Cray brings a message of KINDNESS. James Earl Cray, a gifted, former college football athlete, and NFL prospect. This athletically gifted, former Troy State Wide Receiver successfully navigated his way through troubled times and a seven-year journey to find his true calling. He grew up in Southeast Georgia, where he was introduced to Apostolic Pentecostal beliefs. As a child, he was never short on confidence. He recalls moments when he would boldly dance in front of large church congregations; never being too bashful to show his love for God and the church. As he entered college at Troy State University in Alabama, like many young athletes, he was hit head-on with some very challenging moments. He experienced off-the-field trouble and dealt with attitude problems. But, throughout all this, he constantly remained faithful and trusted in God. In 2005, at the age of twenty-two, he spoke at what he considered to be his first sermon. The sermon was held at First Missionary Baptist Church, in Troy, AL. James recalls having so many thoughts and feelings running through his mind. He was excited, nervous, but overall, he was prepared to give the sermon. From that moment he knew that his life would never be the same and that God's purpose for him was far greater than he or anyone had ever imagined. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chefranjohn/support

In this episode, Michael Atkins with Harris & Atkins Real Estate tells us what we should know about investing in the Montgomery market. Learn about the particularities of the market, return metrics, the school zones, taxes, common problems, and what you need to do to win in this rising market. Michael Atkins 334-318-0570 --- Transcript   Before we jump into the episode, here's a quick disclaimer about our content. The Remote Real Estate Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. The views, opinions, and strategies of both the hosts and the guests are their own and should not be considered as guidance from Roofstock. Make sure to always run your own numbers, make your own independent decisions and seek investment advice from licensed professionals.   Michael: Hey, everyone, welcome to another episode of the remote real estate investor. I'm Michael Albaum, and today I'm joined by my co host, Mark Woodling. And we're going to be talking to our certified agent, one of our certified agents out in Montgomery, Alabama, Michael Atkins, and he's going to walk us through everything our buyers need to be aware of when they're investing in Montgomery. So let's get into it.   Michael Atkins, thanks so much for taking the time out of I know you're very busy schedule to join us today. Really appreciate it.   Michael A: Yeah, yeah. It's nice talk to you guys.   Michael: And you are down in Montgomery, Alabama, right?   Michael A: Yes, sir.   Michael: Fantastic. And I know that Mark, and I know a little bit about your background, but for all of our listeners who are new to would love to hear a little bit about who you are, where you're come from, and what your background is in real estate.   Michael A: Yeah, so um, I got my real estate license pretty much as early as I could. And so I've been practicing for about 15 years. But when I started, I had a lots of hair, looked like a kid, no wrinkles on my forehead. And, you know, out there trying to advise people on buying and selling real estate and so that here's this kid trying to tell us what to do just didn't go over very well.   Michael: I know how that goes.   Michael A: Didn't have a whole lot of clients. You know, I ran across these folks that have owned about 20 houses. And they were looking for a new property manager. And they're like, Hey, you know, if you'll manage our properties, we'll buy houses through you. And I was a, I guess they found a great sucker for that. Sounds like a great deal.   And so I had no training, no experience, no, no, property management software, I just got like a box of keys. And, you know, hey, go have at it. And it didn't take very long for me to figure out like, Hey, I gotta figure out some some kind of system. And so I started operating with -inaudible- was buying them more properties, picked up some more investors. And this was kind of at a time when, you know, probably everybody that's buying a house right now would love to about bought everything on the market at that time. Most investors I ran across, didn't know what an Excel spreadsheet was, you know, the house looks great. Yeah, I'll pay cash. Let's just buy it.   And we're negotiating 5-10 $20,000 under list price. And there was no real strategic math problem that we're doing about purchasing properties, what we can rent it for. It was it was just kind of hey house looks nice, good bones, rent it for around this number. Sure. It sounds great. You know, so got up to about 80 properties, I was managing about 80 by myself. And it was a, it was a lot to do then it just felt like I was going from one emergency to the next of you know, hey, these people haven't paid rent, we got to start the eviction process. Oh, by the way, $1.38 over on this account, so it means I made a mistake someplace else. So I need to spend the next three hours figuring out what went wrong where and then, you know, now we got a bunch of vacancies. So I had to supervisees guys remodeling the houses, so I can get it back for rent. And now my phone's exploding because I have, you know, so many properties vacant need to rent.   And it was really like, oh, man, I'm, I'm, I'm at my, my peak of what I can handle. And, you know, I ran across another guy, Blake Lawley, he's my business partner with the property management company. And he was really passionate about property management. And we decided to team up and we grew it from, you know, he had 100 properties he could bring home. And that made us to 180. And we kept growing and we've been together for about three years now. And we're up to about 680 properties.   And so we have a whole team and staff to help take care of the different aspects of property management. I don't I don't have a whole lot of responsibilities in property management now. But um, you know, I've definitely been in the trenches, showing the rentals, meeting the people very familiar with most of the neighborhoods and Montgomery can go street by street and say I know that house I've been in that house I've been in one across the street. I've sold that one for that this one rents for this, very familiar with the market. That's kind of my background. That's that's how I lost my hair.   Michael: And did you grew up in Montgomery?   Michael A: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I grew up in Montgomery, went to Hooper Academy, a little bit south of town. And, you know, went to Auburn University, Montgomery, got my bachelor's degree there, and been practicing real estate here ever since.   Michael: Awesome.   Mark: That's awesome. Hey, Michael. And one of the things that you told me that really impressed me when we first started talking about bringing you on as a certified agent, is you knew every agent in town. So anytime an offers presented, you can make a phone call and really get that little bit of extra information that helps our buyers know where they need to be when making an offer. So I was always impressed with just your your ability to communicate. So being from the area and down in the trenches as an investor and property manager. That's, that's rock solid. And what we're looking for, for our buyers.   Michael A: Yeah, is due to the volume of transactions that do that really allows me to interact with other agents. And, you know, I'm looking at the market every day. I mean, part of my routine in the morning is look at what properties just came on the market. And I'm looking at the agent, I'm looking at agent notes, and I'm trying to say, Hey, is this a deal? Do I have somebody interested in this? Would this be a good investment property? And, you know, that's, that's just part of my daily routine. Of course, I'm not looking at every house on the market, there's not a bunch of 300 $400 million investors out there.   But you know, the properties that are basically, you know, under 200,000, those are the ones I'm looking at trying to figure out, hey, would this be a good property for an investor to pick up add to their portfolio?   Michael: And Michael, I'm curious, are you an investor yourself? Or having seen the industry? Are you so like turned off by it?   Michael A: Oh, no, no, I'm, you know, it listening to your podcast is about maybe a way to budget money and save money, I would say that that's part of what is a move me to be a, an investor, because I didn't want to be reliant upon only my commission. So I felt like that could be a little bit of conflict of interest. So like, if I had a buyer that's looking to buy a house, and I really want them to purchase this house, because I got a car payment coming due.   So I sell real estate because I like to, I'm at the point where I'll enough investment property, so I don't have to go out there and work every day, I have income coming in from our rental properties in so you know, I'm indifferent. Whether you buy this property or not, the commission isn't something that is going to make or break this month for me. It's, I'm really passionate about real estate, and helping people get properties, investment properties or personal homes, because of the actual, you know, helping them. It's not so much about the Commission, the commission is part of the equation. But if I don't sell, you don't need to send me a thank you letter for. So I can pay my rent this month or payment make my mortgage payment.   Michael: That's such an interesting point, I talk I asked this question of every agent, every property manager we speak to, and often get feedback and pushback from a lot of our listeners or other buyers and say, Well, if that property manager, that agent is also investing in real estate, why would they give a deal to me? Or why wouldn't they handle their own vacancies? First? And the answer that I've always given is, well, they understand the business there, if they're an ethical person, they're going to be treating you right. But I've never heard that answer before, from the sales side is, Hey, you know, I don't really need this commission, I don't have to sell this property to you to help, you know, feed my family or make my my payments. So I love that. And I think that's an even even more of a reason to work with folks that are investing and also either managing or selling properties. That's great, man, I love that.   Michael A: So when I'm talking to a buyer, and I can feel that anxiety, or the nervousness, and you know, it is natural, I mean, you should have a little bit of anxiety or nervousness. And, you know, when I hear that or fill it, I want to go ahead and get to the point like hey, what, what, sir, where are we nervous about? You know, and so if there's something that's given them anxiety, we need to go ahead and air it out, figure out what the problem is, and see if we can't work around it or, or, you know, sometimes it can be super simple. You know, hey, I'm worried about this AC going out next year. Well, you know, while we get a home warranty, or let's go ahead and have an AC man, go out there and service it and check it out. Give us an estimated lifespan.   Those are just things that are kind of You know, it's not one of those things that I want the sale to happen so bad that I'm trying to overlook the little points of anxiety. So if we have anxiety, let's go ahead and talk about it, get it out there, get it figured out, you know, at the end of the day, if the sale is not, you know, if it's something you're not comfortable with, we don't need to do the deal.   Michael: Now, it's great. That's great.   Mark: Another thing that Michael and I had talked about when when we brought him on board was the having the property management background is such a key part of who he is, and how he fits into the model. He's not just selling you on a property, but he wants to see a long term relationship Go on, and potentially be the property manager for you. So he's not just gonna put you in a property just for the sake of the sale, like he's saying, but that property management piece is also an accountability piece where, you know, you're gonna be talking as often as you need, because this, this relationship could go on for a few years. So yeah, that's where we saw that the lack of pressure that Michael was putting on, but he's got his sales skill down, as you can hear, but it's not so much where it's a pressure situation. So that, although you know, people need to move quickly, and you got to put a little pressure on him in that instance, but maybe not so much about the pricing part.   Michael A: Yeah, there's always a sense of urgency. So I mean, it's, it's almost, the transactions just have a natural progression, and you're trying to push it along, make sure we meet the estimated closed date, I think that if I wanted to convey something is that I don't need this commission. And I'm not pushing you to buy this house. So I can make commission, I'm pushing you to buy this house, because I think it's a good investment for you, or it's meeting the goals that you have.   Michael: Now, I love it. And Mark, you bring up such a great point. And one of my personal biases, and preferences, frankly, is to work with agents who are property managers, or property managers who are agents, because let's just call a spade a spade agents get paid when they sell. That's how they make their money and property managers get paid when they manage. So if I can hitch my cart, to the property manager, and an agent, I know that that agents not going to sell me a lemon. Because if the agents only an agent sell me a lemon, they move on, well, they got their commission, they can call it a day. But if the agents a property manager also, and they sell me a lemon, well, now you just sold me a headache, and you just sold yourself a headache.   So I love the duality of that. So for any other agents listening out there, I encourage you all to look into the property management side of the business to because I think it is such a beautiful marriage. And it can often be so symbiotic. You get the short term commission aspect, and then you have that long term relationship as well, which, as Mark, you mentioned, can be so powerful.   Michael A: Yeah, I mean, the last thing I want to do is sell your product that we're gonna have weekly discussions about the problems in property, and and yeah, yeah. You didn't notice this? Well, no, I guess not. It's one of those things, I'm really trying to find you something a good solid property. You know, there's a million different aspects to single family rental, but um, you know, trying to catch the big ones.   And then there's a, so I looked into property the other day, and it had several large pine trees in the backyard. And the pine trees don't bother me so much. But one of them was leaning over the neighbor's house, and it was a strong link, it was a very noticeable lane. And, you know, I was thinking, I was like, man, gravity is going to work eventually, you know, that it's not going to go away. And so it's one of these properties where, you know, that tree needs to be addressed. And, you know, it might slip through a home inspection, or, you know, somebody may look at it, not notice it, when I'm there and I'm seeing it, it's one of those things that, you know, we could argue over which insurance company is going to take care of it, but it that's a headache for somebody coming down the line.   And it's better to go ahead, talk about it, figure it out. Now, on the front end, instead of, you know, having a very frantic tenant, and, you know, lawyers and insurance agents calling you in six months about this tree.   Mark: Oh, I was just going to suggest, you know, moving into kind of the market areas, because that's the part where I'm really interested. The properties are, you know, really going to come and go on the Roofstock. But part of what I was gonna say is, you know, we've found Michael after we found Montgomery, so sorry, Michael. Yeah, we had had to research the market first. And then we found you as one of the better agents in the area. So we reached out but, you know, one of the big things about looking at markets with Roofstock is, you know, we're looking for economic trends and a lot of really, you know, really sweet spots in markets that maybe there isn't a large institutional investor presence or ibuyers active and we found Montgomery. But what I want to say also is that it It's actually the third capital that we've done a podcast on in just the last, you know, few podcasts.   So we started off in Columbia, South Carolina, we just talked about Jackson, Mississippi. And now we're talking about the capital of Alabama, which is Montgomery. So, you know, part of the research I did was, hey, it's the second largest city in the state, you have, you know, government institutions, you have, you know, military presence, you have Hyundai as a major manufacturing facility. And all those things are flashy to us. But going a step deeper, maybe, Michael, this is a good opportunity for you to give us a little little information about, you know, what's happening in Montgomery that you think is really leading to the growth leading to job opportunities, or just the overall kind of investor sentiment that our buyers would want to hear about.   Michael A: So we are home to the state government, that's one of our largest employers in in the city. We also have Maxwell Gunner Air Force Base. And part of that is their air war college. A lot of military guys who get stationed here for a year or two, and that's kind of important because they just, they're coming down for a short period of time. And it may be, it's probably not long enough for them to consider bying so they're part of our tenant base, and they'll come in every year. They'll be here for about a year, and then they leave. And usually they're great tenants. And they usually like the nicer rentals.   We also have a Hyundai manufacturing plant in town. And they employ a lot of employees in you know, not only does Hyundai but some of their tier two and tier three manufacturers as well. You know, I feel like those are our major employers right there. We have a couple of universities like Troy State University, Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama State University, I was looking over some of the Census Bureau statistics, and I think 33% of our population has a college degree. I thought that was kind of high, maybe wrong. That's kind of the demographics to the city.   One of the things that we're known for is our property taxes are one of the lowest property taxes in areas for the country. I think why is known for it, but I imagine the prices, they're pretty, pretty expensive for why we have low property taxes. One of the things, a negative thing we hear about often is the school systems. The schools in Montgomery usually don't are in the red side of the level on Zillow. They're they're not, they're not going to have the five star schools for the most part.   But I think one of the, you know, the things to, to look out for that is they just passed a property tax increase. So it just talked about how low that property taxes we're in, I'm telling you about the increase in property taxes, well, they they passed, I think is a 10 mil increase. And so on average, that should be about about a $12 increase per month for the average house in the Montgomery area. And in doing that, they're going to raise several million dollars. So it's going to go towards the school. I think it's 33 million annually. And that's a, I think that's going to go a long way. And I think when they passed that bill, it came with some checks and balances to kind of hold the school system accountable to try to make sure that that produces results to increase the schools.   And so, you know, some of the investors that come to town ride around and, you know, the feedback I get from them is like, hey, Montgomery feels like this city, they exploded, you know, you know, a couple years ago, and it seems like you're on the cusp of that. And so I think there's several things that we have going on that that should lead to a productive and good, you know, positive manner moving forward.   Michael: That's great.   Mark: One of the things real quick, Michael is I studied the census as well, just before this call, and I saw that in the state of Alabama 68% of the population are homeowners and then looking at Jefferson County, which is Birmingham. It's 63% but Montgomery is 58%. So I think exactly to your point about the military base. You do have a revolving door of people coming and going all the time. So that will lower that but these are very high. They're just high quality renters that you're getting in that are looking to that higher price point.   So that's really interesting and makes makes me feel more comfortable in not going after those, you know, eight 9-10 percent cap rates but really feeling comfortable one, you know better neighborhood area scoring areas, with a little bit lower of a cap rate but still getting the solid return With the low tax base, and so forth, so all those things together add up, and definitely are reasons why we wanted to come to your market.   Michael A: Yeah, and I'd say there's also influx for people from out of state as well, on just helping retail buyers find the house for them to live in. I've run across from a lot of people from out west, like Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and they're moving this way, they've sold their house, and they have a lot of equity that they built up over the years, and they're moving here. I've talked to people from Florida, have somebody from Boston right now. And, you know, since COVID, you have a lot of people that are working remote, so it allows them live anywhere in the world, I have a lot of low cost of living here, lower property taxes, and they can come to Montgomery and buy an amazing house for a reasonable price. And, you know, I'm seeing that a lot, as well.   Michael: And, Michael, I'm curious to know, and for all of our listeners, kind of a couple different questions. So one, what is a typical purchase price, if you had to describe it for, say, a three, two single family? What would that property rent for? And then the third part of that is how should someone be calculating their property taxes as an investor, go?   Michael A: Okay, um, so like a three-two brick ranch, you know, usually we're looking at anywhere from probably 79,000 to 130-140,000. And the rent range, for the most part, it's going to be around, you know, 850 to 1100. And most of its gonna come right in there, you know, maybe in the property manager, I want, I want to tell you that 995, I want that $5, under 1000, just because it sounds good, I don't know.   So, um, but, you know, Montgomery East is a little neighborhood that's pretty popular, those those houses are three twos, probably 12 to 1600, square feet, and situate, they're built in the 70s, and 80s. And they're gonna sell from anywhere from, you know, 80, to 120,000. And they're just great little, great little areas, they rent pretty darn quick. The price is the first metric you're looking at. And so, you know, there's things like renovating the kitchens, just putting in stainless steel appliances, or maybe, hey, let's go redo the tile in the bathroom, change it from this baby blue, green, to maybe a nice, clean, white looking tile in there. And that that changes a lot. And those things can usually be done within a few $1,000. And that may increase your rent 100 $200 a month.   Property taxes, the county revenue side is probably a really good asset for that. But whenever I'm putting these properties in, I'm trying to put the property taxes in there. And so, you know, a lot of times the property taxes are, you know, 2-3-400 dollars. And so usually, you know, even if they doubled, it probably wouldn't be a large metric for you to mess up your equation. The property taxes is generally a lower amount. I've had people from Florida, tell me that they pay $1,000 a month in property taxes and just could not take my word that this is the property taxes for the house.   Mark: It looks like what you charge on a monthly basis in most states. So yeah,   Michael A: Yeah. Yeah. So um, the smallest metric that you're gonna have to look at when you're trying to plug your equation in of what my are gonna be. And so on. Roofstock, I'm plugging that information in, I'm checking it, I'm verifying it, it's a number that you can be relatively, you know, deem it reliable.   Michael: Okay.   Mark: So I think that's a that was a great way to cover, you know, the basic everyday, you know, properties that you run into. But tell us a little bit about maybe two two things, one's caveat mtorr. Really, which is unique to Alabama and few other states. But also what are the most common issues that you run into, because I think we could paint a pretty rosy picture for everybody, but it's always good to see the things that you see most commonly come up that aren't a deal killer. They're things that you see all the time. So maybe you can you talk a little bit about those two things.   Michael: Mark, do you speak Latin?   Mark: For one sentence? Yeah, that's when you need to remember I'm an auctioneer. So as is where is those? Those are all things that are written in stone.   Michael: You get burned once and you learn the hard way. You never do it again.   Mark: That's all right. So that's it.   Michael A: It basically means buyer beware. And so, you know, it's, I think that any buyer looking to spend this amount of money is going to take a certain level of precautions, and check out the house to a certain level. So you know, it's just basically saying that this sellers selling it as is. And so, there's a lot of facets to a house, and you're gonna have a home inspection, you know, most of the time, you're, you're already checking these things out.   So it is pay, I mean, it's telling you, buyer beware. But these are things that you're already gonna do. You know, if you're in California, New York, or Texas, Mississippi, in your buying and investment property, you're likely having it inspected, you're likely kicking the tires, you're having a professional look at a house and tell you what to be aware of, you know, in other states, you may have to disclose certain things or write a seller's disclosure here is not required. And it just kind of puts the burden on you to go over there and make sure the house is, you know, is what it is. And that's part of the reason why an inspection period is important and having an inspector go out and do a thorough job. And check it out. trying to think of anything.   So you know, it is kind of funny, a lot of the houses I bought, I don't get a home inspection. Yet, because I'm buying the most terrible house I could find it's, it needs a roof, it needs an air conditioning, it needs everything is what if something's wrong? Well, I already know it's wrong, it is broken, the whole house is broken.   Michael: I want it to be wrong.   Michael A: There's no need. Yeah, the home inspector is not going to tell me something I don't already know. Because I know that I'm gonna have to redo the electrical, redo the roof, probably gonna go in there and have some plumbing problems I had to figure out. And so, you know, that would be an instance where I'm taking all the risk, but I kind of already know that I'm at risk, because, you know, the house needs a ton of work, obviously. So   Mark: So for the everyday buyer, maybe buying a more turnkey property or something that is rent ready, what are the most common issues that you would run into that, you know, really are common for, let's say, Alabama, you know, in Mississippi, we're talking about being kind of a little bit of swamp land. So foundation issues could be occurring a bit more often. But you know, is there anything that you see in the inspections for these more rent ready properties that you would just say is part par for the course?   Michael A: Yeah, so the houses are, I call them the junky houses, because they're, they're in terrible shape, I would never put those on Roofstock. Because it's, if somebody wanted to buy this remotely, I would just insist on them flying here, like, you got to come look here, I don't like you need to see this in person, or you need to look at it. And then the second part of it, it's just not practical for them to buy something that they're gonna have to run contractors and make sure that works done because the purchase price is such a small basis compared to what will need to be spent to get it into a livable condition.   You know, the average property I'm going to put on Roofstock or putting forth to investors doesn't need much work. I assume that all properties need work in normally why I say it is, hey, you can come to the house I live in is in pretty good shape. But I think I could spend $1,000 right now today on fixing normal wear and tear. And so when we're looking for properties, put on Roofstock, I'm looking for the ones that need you know, not much work, you know, no capital repairs that is apparent, and then we'll rent well, and those are the main things I'm looking to identify when I'm looking for a good property for an investor.   And as far as the local areas kind of pitfalls look for, you know, we're in a subtropical environment is really humid here. We do have some, some of that gumbo soil where the ground will, will shift and move there different parts of our city that has different types of soil. Some of its more stable and you hardly ever seen any kind of foundation problems. Then other parts were you're driving up and down the road. And I remember talking to an inspector is Hey, look out there at road you see how it shifts and moves and it's kind of bumpy. So yeah, and he's like, it's doing the same thing underneath these houses. And so it's like it makes it real apparent where you might have foundation problems.   And some of the older homes that are constructed, you know, 70 100 years ago, you hardly any of We're on a slab, there on a crawlspace pure foundation, you can get up under the house, if the foundation moves, you can jack up up here and level out the house. Those don't concern me so much, because it's something that's easily fixable, you can get under the house and kind of level out the foundation or add a pier if necessary. A lot of movement that you notice in those houses might have came from where there was a water leak at some plumbing leak at some time, and is saturated ground appear sock and now the the foundation isn't exactly plumb.   And then, you know, there's areas of the city that has slab foundations, and there's a lot of movement. And you know, I'm going to veer away from those, you know, it's not so much about whether the tenant can live with a crack in the wall. It's almost that, hey, we go in there, we renovate the house, we paint it. And then six months later, we have more cracks, or all of a sudden we have a pipe that's broken into slab because the foundations moved in.   So those are things that I'm kind of nervous about. You know, I've also run into it where maybe somebody added on a house, I mean not house added an addition on to the house. And so they've had that addition in, but they didn't, you know the foundation wasn't set at the same time the original house was or they tied the bricks in, in. So now you see cracks in the bricks, or the addition is settled. Now I suggested the main house a little bit, you know, I'd go case by case on those because sometimes you can get a deal, you know that, that there's been some settlement there, but I don't think that it's going to affect the plumbing, or the house is gonna fall down, or there's any structural thing that's gonna make the house collapse.   But again, that's just my opinion, it ultimately it'd be up to the buyer. But it's one of those things that if I see any kind of cracks, or any kind of foundation moving, I want to air it out, I want to talk about it and say, Hey, this is what I'm seeing. And do you feel comfortable? Do we need to get a structural engineer out here to check it out. But, you know, the foundation is something that I look at it is very common in the Montgomery area. And, you know, it's a house by house, street by street thing. So I don't want to point out to one specific area and say, hey, these houses over here are all bad. It's one of those things that you just kind of have to be on the lookout for and check it out.   You know, something else that I think doesn't get a lot of attention is, you know, trees on the fence line, you know, those things can be expensive, they can be a few $1,000 to take those things down. Um, you know, whenever we're turning over property, that's one of the things that I try to pay attention to, and especially on my personal properties, like, hey, if there's any trees have grown up along the fence line, maybe my tenant hasn't paid attention to it is, you know, heck, maybe they like the tree, I don't know. But now it's the size of my arm, but it's gonna grow the size of a, you know, become a big problem eventually. So why don't we go ahead and trim that cut it back while it's a small inconvenience, rather than let it grow into a big problem.   Wood rot around the facial soffit or the brick molding around the doors. Those are pretty common. I mean, I think if we looked at 10 houses, I can find, you know, a little bit of wood rot on the face, or soffit or brick molding somewhere on none of those 10 houses. And so those are the things that aren't real scary, but it's almost one of those things that I just want to set your expectation, hey, just just because there's a little bit of wood right there, that doesn't mean the house is bad or the house is gonna fall down. It's just one of those things that we need to go ahead and address it.   Termites we have termites here. Some of the older houses for whatever reason, they don't tend to get termites that often. I don't know if they are they use some kind of strong chemical when they used to treat the older houses.   Mark: Asbestos and lead maybe.   Michael A: Yeah, you might not get termites, but you might get cancer. Um, but uh, you know, it wouldn't be uncommon for us to go look at a house and find termites and during the wood infestation report, and that's basically a past guy going out there. He's licensed by the state, and he's looking around and your home inspector. Oh, most of the time. They say they don't look, but they're looking you know, if it's, if it's something sizable they're going to tell you about or notate it. The pest guy when he goes out there, he's looking at the sheet rock. He has a little flashlight and he's doing a much thorough, much more thorough inspection looking specifically for wood eating organisms.   You know, it's scary to say, hey, my house has termites. And it's one of those things where you may have a square foot of this, you know, 1300 square foot house that has a portion of termites there, where it's gotten into a exterior utility calls it right there around the door. So pretty commonplace. In you know, you treat it and the termites are done, it doesn't mean your house is structurally unsound or going to fall down. So I feel like I've run across a lot of buyers that have anxiety about termites. And it's one of those things again, there's just kind of know what you're up against, or what you would expect if if you were to have.   Michael: That's great. I think it's so important, because I know it's so market specific around the kind of nuances around common issues. And for some people, termites is a deal killer, but in the Montgomery Alabama market, it sounds like it maybe isn't such a big deal. And so I always recommend, hey, go quantify the issue, whatever it is, go figure out how much it's gonna cost to fix it, and then figure out if you should be scared and run? Because it sounds like you know, even if there is termites, it's a it's a relatively simple fix.   Michael A: Yeah, I mean, I mean, sometimes it's the better thing that could happen because the termite Gao go out there, it will treat it, he's done most of the expensive things to get rid of the termites, and you can get a bond at a discounted rate. And the bond insures the house for against, you know, any damage caused by termites in the future. And so, you know, it's just this extra form of insurance that sorry, to unpaid for that point.   Michael: That's great.   Mark: So I think you've paid painted a really good picture on, you know, the things to look out for, and thank goodness, we have inspectors that you know, can be the boots on the ground, and, you know, you will go out there and visit the properties, but talk about maybe a little bit of strategy, what are the things that, you know, whenever you speak with a buyer, you wish they had this in mind, before they made the offer, because a lot of the times, you know, a buyer will make an offer on our website, and then we connect you with that buyer.   So where are the things that you really wish that you could get that message across, just to help them really strategize a little bit better, or come in and have expectations that are probably going to be met?   Michael: Whew, um, you know, I guess I probably sound like a little bit of a negative Nancy, but it's really just trying to think of all the things that can go wrong. And, and lay those out there. On the front end, that way, the buyer knows what to expect.   I think the thing is just have an open mind, you know, if we're meeting the metrics that you're looking to get your returns, and, you know, all of a sudden we discover some problems. What do we need to do to get that solved? And instead of just saying, hey, this deal is, is dead, this is bad. I'd rather go back to that seller and say, Hey, can you fix this up? Can Can you fix this or resolve it? Rather than just saying, Hey, I'm not buying this house is a bad deal. I don't like it, which is fine, acceptable. It's just that if we're really looking to get a certain return, and now we've had an inspection report, and you know, there, there's x y&z wrong, how can we resolve x y&z and still, you know, get the return that we're looking to get.   So I've run across a lot of buyers that just after, after we have the inspection report and list out what repairs seem to be necessary. They just said, No, I don't want this house instead of trying to work through and figure out you know, how can we how can we fix this and move forward? And I think there's been several good deals that have been left on the table, just because they just got freaked out by the report. Rather than looking at like, Hey, I got a hurdle. How can I? How can I move it out my way?   Mark: Right. And a lot of buyers are are making offers in markets where there is no room for negotiation, right? It's such a competitive market. And so I think going into a market like Montgomery, and hearing that from you, means, hey, you have negotiating power now. Now you can go back to that seller and possibly talk them down a little bit or get them to repair those items. So I think that's a great point that these things shouldn't freak you out in the inspection, they're there to be addressed. And if you get them, get them repaired, you know, when the repairs were done on those items, and now you have a timestamp, you know, on when those things were repaired? And, you know, hopefully there's gonna be a number of years before it has to happen again.   Michael A: Yeah, I mean, it's one of those things that when you go under contract, that seller is a bit committed to you too, because they're basically saying, Hey, I'm not gonna sell this house to anybody else. And I'm also you. And so, after your inspection, you you present this inspection report to them, there might be repairs on there that they don't even know about. And so, you know, I've seen some people people are very particular that, hey, I'm so sorry, this house had this wrong with it. I didn't know about it, and we're going to fix it. You know that that's not not that's not everybody, but I've seen some people, they were very particular about their house. And if something was wrong with it, they want to know, so that they could fix it.   At the very least, if you're staring down the barrel of saying, hey, this needs to be fixed, or I need to walk away from the deal. At least let's go present that to the seller and say, Hey, we got to give them the option to say no, I won't do this. Because more often than not, they'll, they'll say, yeah, I'll fix, you know, half the items or, or all the items or some variants of that. And that at least gives you the option to move forward and continue with an investment that might be a great a great deal. Instead of just saying, hey, these things wrong with it, and I need to get out get away from this deal. I don't like it because there's a you know, $1,000 rotten wood around the facia? Hey, let's let's fix the facial. Let's paint it let's caulk it you know that there's some maintenance issues that should have been resolved, we can present it to the seller, see if they're willing to do it.   Michael: Yeah. Makes tons of sense. Awesome.   Mark: I'm enjoying the wisdom of Michael Adkins. This is a, this is pretty in depth. I love it. Because I agree, you're not being a Debbie Downer, you're just say, hey, this, this is the reality of owning real estate, you're going to run into issues, you're not going to buy the perfect property, even turnkey homes that you just renovated. have things that come up. So I think outlining this in a way you have where it's Hey, this is expected is a great approach.   Michael A: Yeah, I just really believe in real estate. I mean, there's a lot of thought or trying to figure out how can I generate income, just in general. And, you know, real estate is one of the few things where I think you can buy it. And as long as you keep it in reasonably good shape, you could expect to receive an income from it perpetually.   You know, some of these other companies will well, Exxon Mobil can go invest in them, they got a pretty good dividend. Will they be around in 50 years? I don't know. You know? So it's just some of those things, look at how can you invest your money in general, beyond real estate and find something that's going to give you a return. And that's one of the things that I think are really attracted to real estate is that you have a little bit of control over it. And you know, people are gonna have to live somewhere, they're not making any more real estate. It's a finite asset. So it's not, it's not gonna disappear as long as you take reasonably good care of it.   That, I think that's part of the things that makes me passionate about real estate.   Michael: I think you're in good company there, Michael. Man, that's awesome. Yeah. Any any final questions?   Mark: So Michael, my last question is, why should our buyers be interested in Montgomery? What do you see being there that others don't?   Michael A: Yeah, um, so I mean, I think we're a market known for our cash flow. We do have some really solidly constructed houses, there's a lot of three, two brick branches, they're probably 1214 1600 square feet. We have a lot of jobs here that'll maintain that population and make sure we have a good tenant base to rent those houses long term. And, you know, there's a lot of opportunity going forward with the, with the city.   Michael: Can you share with folks the name of your brokerage and property management company, and then let folks know what the best way to get ahold of us?   Michael A: Yeah, yeah. So my brokerage is Harrison & Atkins Real Estate. And my property management company is BMB property management. And, you know, my preferred method of contact is probably to call me on my cell phone 334-318-0570. Or, if you have a lengthy question, probably probably shoot to my email, Atkins.realtor@gmail.com.   Michael: Fantastic. Well, Michael, thank you so much, again, for taking the time to chat with us today. Really looking forward to seeing how Montgomery continues to grow.   Michael A: Yeah, yeah. Thanks, guys. Y'all have a great day.   Mark: Awesome. Thank you.   Michael: Alrighty, everybody, that was our episode for today. I hope you enjoyed it. I know I got a lot of value out of it. Tons and tons and tons of great wisdom information about the Montgomery market and what investors should be thinking about at they are going to be investing there. If you'd like the episode, please feel free to give us a rating or review whoever it is, is your podcast. If you caught this on YouTube, feel free to subscribe and give us a like, and as always, we would love to hear from you about future episode topics or ideas And things that you want to hear more about. Thanks again for listening. Happy investing.

Ben Shurett was the publisher of the Troy Messenger newspaper in the 1980s, and he visits with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson to share memories of Troy State University and its president, Dr. Ralph Adams.  He also comments on the newspaper business today.  Ben Shurett chairs the Mentone, Alabama, Arts and Cultural Center board, and the interview took place there.

Judith Apshago discussed her experience of working with external sales organizations  and shared valuable insights for the enterprise sales teams to leverage on a daily basis.Judith Apshago is an accomplished IT executive and an award-winning CIO.  Judith was awarded the 2018 Enterprise Capital CIO of the Year Orbie Award and the Norma Miller Passionate Philanthropist Award in 2016. Judith currently serves as Vice President IT for Amtrak. Previously, Judith was Vice President and Chief Information Officer of U.S. Silica.  Prior to U.S. Silica, Judith held various IT leadership roles with Sigma-Aldrich, BioReliance, and Invitrogen, and spent several years as a consultant with ePresence and PricewaterhouseCoopers. She began her career implementing process improvements within the Department of Defense.Judith holds a Masters in Public Administration from Troy State University, a Masters Certificate in IT Project Management from George Washington University, and Bachelors degrees in Finance and Math from Hood College. She currently serves on the CapitalCIO Leadership Association Advisory Board, the Innovation Advisory Council for Vation Ventures, and the Washington DC CISO Executive Leadership Summit Advisory Board, and holds several volunteer Board roles at Hood College including the Board of Associates, Computer Science Advisory Board, and the Chair of the Career Center Advisory Council.These are the resources mentioned by Judith:The Enterprisers Project - A community helping CIOs and IT leaders solve problems: https://enterprisersproject.com/RedZone Technologies Podcasts with Bill Murphy: https://www.redzonetech.net/podcasts/Inspire CIO – CIO-only community but vendors may nominate CIOs for the Orbie Award or may sponsor the awards for a given chapter or nationally: https://inspirecio.com/

*We do not own the rights to the music* NFL: If Rodgers is traded, what time would be best fit? Thoughts on no HBCU players drafted? NBA: Chance of the lakers winning the championship? - Save 2 NBA questions for Kevin What are thoughts on what Russell Westbrook is doing? Who is your favorite player in NBA? Kevin Harris Bio: Kevin Harris was born in Washington, D.C. He gained a passion for the game of basketball, a competitive edge, and desire to improve from pick up basketball games on various courts at playgrounds throughout the city. His desire to excel drove him to work hard on and off the basketball court, which led to a scholarship to a prep school, Mercersburg Academy. During Kevin's four years at Mercersburg Academy, he was able to attain several honors such as 4-Year Basketball Letterman, Basketball Team Captain, and the Athletic Director's Award. Mercersburg proved to be a valuable experience because Kevin was able to develop athletically through the accessibility of the school's gym for him to practice by himself for hours and improve his basketball skills. Also, the school benefited him academically through the rigorous curriculum preparing him for the demands of college academics. Kevin graduated from Mercersburg and went to Troy State University where he red-shirted for one year and transferred to Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College the following year. Kevin continued in his pursuit of excellence on and off the basketball court at Lurleen B. Wallace earning honors such as an Associate's Degree, making the Dean's List, getting named team captain, and being ranked as one of the top point guards in the county. Kevin's performance on the basketball court at Lurleen B. Wallace led to a full basketball scholarship at Alabama State University. While at Alabama State University Kevin made the Dean's List for three years, got elected 1st Team Arthur Ashe Student Athlete Scholar, earned an award for Highest G.P.A. for Male Athlete, was elected USAA Academic All-American, received his B.A. in Business Management, earned the Coach's Award, and became team captain. In addition, the team won the regular season and tournament SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference) Championships and earned a 1st Round NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament berth for the first time in school history during Kevin's years as a player there. After graduating from Alabama State Kevin went on to pursue his dreams as a professional basketball player. He ended up playing for the Dakota Wizards and trying out for the Washington Wizards. Eventually, he started The House of Hoops, which would be later named Hoop Life, Inc. While operating Hoop Life Kevin has trained many players and coached at many high schools such as T.C. Williams, Bishop Ireton, Mt. Vernon, and ISA. Owner of Hoop life, INC Website: www.myhooplife.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arguingbrothers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arguingbrothers/support

In this week’s episode, I talk with Joe Delaney, a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps with over 28 years of service. He currently leads the Marine Forces Pacific Information Environment (IE) Directorate. Don’t worry if you aren’t in the military or familiar with military terminology, this episode has something for all types of leaders. Joe talks about how he decided to become an officer in the Marines, what he learned from his mentors early in his career, how important it is to be an authentic leader and so much more!Joe was born in San Fernando, Trinidad. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1989 and was commissioned from Savannah State University in 1993. He holds a BS in Mathematics, Savannah State University, an MS in Management, Troy State University, an MS in Information Technology Management, Naval Postgraduate School, and an MS in Strategic Studies, Marine Corps War College. He currently resides in Hawaii with his two daughters, Jayla (14) and Alyssa (12). Books Mentioned: Lincoln on Leadership by Donald Phillips Good to Great by Jim Collins Lead Into It Website: www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: leadintoitpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @leadintoitTwitter: @_LeadIntoItFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryrosecreative@gmail.com Learn more about Beautycounter at www.beautycounter.com/saragreco DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, or Department of Defense. Furthermore, any sponsorships, business products, commercials, endorsements, and external links are associated solely with the Lead Into It Podcast and not endorsed by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, or Department of Defense.

Welcome to Coming Clean Podcast! I’d like to take a moment to ask you to go to my website, comingcleanpodcast.com, and register. Submit your information to receive the first chapter of my upcoming book, set to be released in the next couple of months. But today is not about me.Today is about our guest, Shaquita Smith. Shaquita is an actress, a producer, and a motivational speaker. She’s from Birmingham, Alabama and now lives in Atlanta. A graduate of Troy State University and American Intercontinental University. She is also a very active spokesperson for mental health— which as you may know, is dear to my heart— and she has been a feature on the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...What was it that drew Shaquita to pursue an acting career? [1:47]Some of the roles Shaquita plays and how have they have impacted her [5:27]What are her roles doing for the African-American community? [7:26]Why mental health is so important to Shaquita [11:58]The effect sharing your story can have on those who hear it [14:39]How has adversity as a child and woman helped Shaquita as an actress [18:01]Upcoming projects Shaquita is working on [22:44]How is the industry-changing as a result of COVID-19 [26:06]How can people participate in making a real change? [31:58]Resources & People MentionedLorisa BatesNCIS New OrleansThe Couch: Baby BlueConnect with Shaquita SmithOn TwitterOn InstagramConnect With Peter O. Estevezhttps://comingcleanpodcast.com Follow on FacebookFollow Coming Clean on InstagramFollow Peter on InstagramSubscribe to Coming Clean on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google PodcastsAudio Production and Show notes byPODCAST FAST TRACKhttps://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Guest Bio:Barry Gittleman is the President/CEO and Owner of Hamlet Homes.Barry is one of four members of the management team who purchased Hamlet Homes from the founder in January 2017.  As President and CEO, he is responsible for the overall corporate strategy and vision, culture, architecture and home design, our customer experience, and neighborhood homeowner associations. Barry is also responsible for Land Acquisition and Special Projects.Prior to joining Hamlet, Barry was Division President for Fischer Homes, starting the Atlanta division from scratch and growing it to 18 neighborhoods, building more than  200 new homes in the first two years. Barry also worked for John Wieland Homes, the top luxury homebuilder in the Southeast region. For Wieland, Barry served as Corporate Vice President of Land, Strategy and Finance, responsible for acquisition of 12 new neighborhoods, strategy in 60 existing neighborhoods in 5 states, and the 2012 sale of the company for more than $100 million. Prior to Wieland, Barry worked for Centex Homes as Director of Strategic Marketing and Land in Jacksonville, Atlanta and Nashville, leading Centex's strategic planning, marketing and market research operations, and land acquisition. Barry was a Project Leader with Boston Consulting Group, advising C-suite executives on major corporate projects in the airline, medical, consumer goods, energy, and entertainment industries.Before his business career, Barry served as a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine officer for 20 years. He retired with the rank of Commander after serving as Sonar Officer, Engineering Officer, and Weapons Officer on three nuclear attack submarines, and conducting multiple extended deployments and national security missions.Barry earned degrees in engineering from the United States Naval Academy, in management from Troy State University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is a board member for the Salt Lake Homebuilders Association, and a member of the Military Committee for the National Ability Center.Barry currently resides in a Hamlet home in Draper with his wife and son. His current and previous home were both built by Hamlet, and he's proud to live in a neighborhood where Hamlet is actively building and many of his neighbors are Hamlet customers.

Hello Everyone welcome to Regenerate You™, I’m Dr. Nirvana!On today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Jason Jones who is a board-certified Chiropractor. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2000 with a BS Degree in Athletic Training from Troy State University and is also a Certified Health Coach – IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition). He believes that a Physician should never stop learning so that they may serve their community to the best of their ability & this is why I wanted to interview him, because has created something I called his "golden goals" to mastering your mindset for anything in life...and it applies to health and wellness goals as well!His techniques are so simple that anyone can incorporate them into their daily routines. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Jones about this topic, so that you can learn how to achieve success in anything that you choose to do!You can also listen to Dr. Jones on his Podcast, Health Made Easy or find him on his FB page, Website, or even on Twitter.If you’re looking for additional advice on balancing your hormones naturally, feel free to visit my blog here. You can also stay connected with me on my Facebook page @DrNirvanaHeals or on my Instagram @DrNirvana.And remember, when you regenerate, there’s a new you every day!

Key takeaways:Learn the BENEFITS of being self-employed from an experienced consultantWhat is BRAND CONSISTENCY and why you need to be aware of thisHow to become an independent SUCCESS and start your own businessHow to GROW in the RAQA industryAbout Michelle:Michelle Lott is founder and principal of Lean RAQA Systems (leanraqa.com) where she has supported more than 100 companies with regulatory strategy, regulatory submissions, quality systems compliance, due diligence, technical support services and grief counseling – because dealing with regulators can be emotionally draining. Her clients delegate all those things to her, so they can focus on winning in the marketplace! Michelle served a four-year term on the FDA Device Good Manufacturing Practices Advisory Committee (DGMP). She holds a BS in Chemistry from Troy State University and an Executive Leadership Certification in Regulatory Affairs from RAPS and Kellogg University. Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

*This episode is accompanied by a slideshow on our Youtube Channel here is the link https://youtu.be/bzPV5ZfKg78 "Tidal Forces and Our Solar System” (Dabbler's Den) Episode #135 Today we sat down with Chris Cottrell who runs the Dabbler's Den youtube channel focused on researching the Carolina Bays and other impact sites possibly connected to the "Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis". We will discuss how our solar system effects tidal forces and may contribute to cataclysm. *If you enjoy our podcast and content and want to help us grow, check out our Patreon account and enjoy the exclusive episodes and interviews. You can also listen to us on the go through our website listed below. Join our Discord channel if you want to chat. https://www.patreon.com/MindEscapePodcast https://www.MindEscapePodcast.com https://discord.gg/62bHFpd *Chris' Youtube Channel Dabbler's Den: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8v7TydVhPpXGGi0XqCBpg *Chris Cottrell's Education Credentials: B.S. in Secondary Science Education from Valdosta State University (2001) *Minor in Geology *Minor in Environmental Geography M.S. in Foundations of Education from Troy State University (2006) M.S. in Geoscience from Mississippi State University (2015)

J. Peter (Pete) Hoyer was born and raised in New York State, about 40 miles north of NYC.  He graduated from the Citadel, Military College of SC, then served a 22-year career with the Army. He traveled throughout the United States, Europe, and South Korea. After retiring from the Army, he worked 20 more years as a civilian instructor with the Department of Defense, teaching logistics, transportation, and military tactics. He has received many military and civilian awards and decorations but is most proud of being awarded the U.S. Army Transportation Corps Distinguished Member of the Regiment award. Pete holds 2 Masters Degrees from Webster University and Troy State University in the study of Human Relations and Human Resource Management. Pete is married, with 2 children and 2 grandchildren, and lives in Calabash, NC.  “Characters on the Green” is his first published book. For more information on Peter Hoyer and his book, “Characters on the Green” visit his website at www.charactersonthegreen.com.  Topics of conversation: How his sense of humor comes through in his writing style Humorous stories about some of the people he’s met on and off the golf course Life in the Army and meeting interesting characters from all over the world Marketing, book promotion and his next projects Advice to aspiring authors

Our guest for this episode of Straight Outta Combat Radio (Radio-Medicine by GreenZone Hero) is former Navy Seal Team SIX Commando, World-Class Adventure Competitor, and New York Times Best Selling Author, Mr. Don Mann. Don’s military biography is impressive-he’s a decorated combat veteran; Corpsman; SEAL Special Operations Technician; jungle, desert, and arctic-survival instructor; small arms weapons instructor; foreign arms weapons instructor, armed and unarmed defense tactics, advanced hand-to-hand combat instructor; and Survival, Evade, Resistance, and Escape Instructor; in addition to other credentials. He is the author of 20 books including the New York Times Best Selling autobiography “Inside SEAL Team SIX: My Life and Missions with America’s Elite Warriors.”  The members of SEAL Team Six are synonymous with heroism, duty, and justice. These are the same elite warriors who assassinated Osama bin Laden. As a member of this elite team of warriors, Don worked in countless dangerous operations around the world to include Somalia, Panama, El Salvador, Colombia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He was even captured by the enemy once and lived to tell the tale. To become a SEAL, Don had to overcome his own troubled childhood and push his body to its breaking point and beyond. Don’s narrative is all about physical and mental toughness. He has over 40 years (1,000+ races) worth of competitive racing experience; and was once ranked 38th in the world as a triathlete. Mann received a Master’s in Management from Troy State University, in Troy, AL, a B.S. in International Relations & Criminal Justice, from Florida State University, in Tallahassee, FL, and a B.S. in Liberal Science, from State University of New York. He lives in Cape Charles, VA. Navy Seal Team SIX Commando, World-Class Adventure Competitor, and New York Times Best Selling Author, Mr. Don Mann. Don’s military biography is impressive-he’s a decorated combat veteran; Corpsman; SEAL Special Operations Technician; jungle, desert, and arctic-survival instructor; small arms weapons instructor; foreign arms weapons instructor, armed and unarmed defense tactics, advanced hand-to-hand combat instructor; and Survival, Evade, Resistance, and Escape Instructor; in addition to other credentials. He is the author of 11 books including the New York Times Best Selling autobiography “Inside SEAL Team SIX: My Life and Missions with America’s Elite Warriors.”  The members of SEAL Team Six are synonymous with heroism, duty, and justice. These are the same elite warriors who assassinated Osama bin Laden. As a member of this elite team of warriors, Don worked in countless dangerous operations around the world to include Somalia, Panama, El Salvador, Colombia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He was even captured by the enemy once and lived to tell the tale. To become a SEAL, Don had to overcome his own troubled childhood and push his body to its breaking point and beyond. Don’s narrative is all about physical and mental toughness. He has over 40 years (1,000+ races) worth of competitive racing experience; and was once ranked 38th in the world as a triathlete. Mann received a Master’s in Management from Troy State University, in Troy, AL, a B.S. in International Relations & Criminal Justice, from Florida State University, in Tallahassee, FL, and a B.S. in Liberal Science, from State University of New York. He lives in Cape Charles, VA.

Hello and welcome to the Band Director's Lounge! My interview today takes us to the southern United States. Jonathan Chance is from Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Troy State University and graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. He has been the Director of Bands at Luverne High School for the past 15 years and has built the band program to over 200 students' program wide. He is happily married to Beverly Chance, and they have two daughters Annalee and Brylee.  In his free time he enjoys playing Golf and spending time with his Family. I think you are going to enjoy hearing about Mr.Chance's program and some of his thoughts on teaching band and building a successful band program! Before we get to the interview I want to remind you that there are a number of ways to support this podcast and help ensure that it stays operational. All of these methods are listed in the show notes. Don't worry, I am not asking for you to write a check for a donation (though you can certainly do that through paypal).  One of the simplest ways is to check out the Books From Episodes list on TheBandDirectorsLounge.com website. This list of books has been curated from recommendations from fellow band directors that have been on the program and include many of the books they have found inspiring and foundational to their teaching. By clicking through the links on our website and ultimately purchasing those books on Amazon, this podcast receives a small affiliate percentage that helps offset some of the hosting costs of the podcast. It's a seemingly small task on your part, especially if you are looking for new books, but it helps us out a ton. Okay, now onto my interview with Jonathan Chance. Episode Overview Background (01:52) Luverne High School (05:10) Marching Band (08:45) Working with Coaches & Marching Practice (12:38) Recruitment (16:50) Local Enrichment Opportunities, Co-curriculars, and Busy Kids (18:07)  Alabama Performance Assessment (30:09) Favorite Literature, Victor Lopez, and Robert W.Smith (32:01) Curricular Rehearsal Plan (33:33) Useful Budget Purchase (36:00) Challenging Teaching Moment (38:05) Motivation & Marketing (40:40) Student Leadership (45:34) Books That Have Impacted Teaching (47:11) Payne Stewart: The Authorized Biography, Tracey Stewart Advice for Young Band Director (48:18) What Makes a Great Band Program (51:34)   And that wraps up today's episode.   If you enjoyed this episode or any other episode, consider leaving a review on any of the platforms that you listen to the show on. Itunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or Facebook. Your reviews, with or without written feedback, help get the word out about the show. At the end of the day I am doing this podcast to not only improve my own knowledge and skill set but hopefully provide this as a resource to the greater music education community. If you are able to help promote this program I would greatly appreciate it!   If you like what you heard today consider heading over to TheBandDirectorsLounge.com and use our affiliate links to purchase some of the books mentioned in the show or sign up for a free trial with Audible. Your purchases through these links help offset some of the costs of recording, producing, and hosting this show.   Thanks again for tuning in, I will see you back here next time in The Band Director's Lounge.

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes Oh Florida! author Craig Pittman. Craig Pittman is a native Floridian. Born in Pensacola, he graduated from Troy State University, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him "the most destructive force on campus." Since then he has covered a variety of newspaper beats and quite a few natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires and the Florida Legislature. Since 1998, he has covered environmental issues for Florida's largest newspaper, theTampa Bay Times. He has won the Waldo Proffitt Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism in Florida four times, and twice won the top investigative reporting award from the Society of Environmental Journalists. Stories he has written forSarasota magazine have won three first-place awards from the Florida Magazine Association.He's the co-author, with Matthew Waite, of Paving Paradise: Florida's Vanishing Wetlands and the Failure of No Net Loss, (2009), which won the Stetson Kennedy Award from the Florida Historical Society. His second book was Manatee Insanity: Inside the War Over Florida's Most Famous Endangered Species (2010), which the Florida Humanities Council named one of 21 "essential" books for Floridians. His latest book The Scent of Scandal: Greed, Betrayal, and the World's Most Beautiful Orchid, was just published. His latest book, Oh, Florida! How America's Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country, will hit stores in July 2016.

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes Oh Florida! author Craig Pittman. Craig Pittman is a native Floridian. Born in Pensacola, he graduated from Troy State University, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him "the most destructive force on campus." Since then he has covered a variety of newspaper beats and quite a few natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires and the Florida Legislature. Since 1998, he has covered environmental issues for Florida's largest newspaper, the Tampa Bay Times. He has won the Waldo Proffitt Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism in Florida four times, and twice won the top investigative reporting award from the Society of Environmental Journalists. Stories he has written for Sarasota magazine have won three first-place awards from the Florida Magazine Association.He's the co-author, with Matthew Waite, of Paving Paradise: Florida's Vanishing Wetlands and the Failure of No Net Loss, (2009), which won the Stetson Kennedy Award from the Florida Historical Society. His second book was Manatee Insanity: Inside the War Over Florida's Most Famous Endangered Species (2010), which the Florida Humanities Council named one of 21 "essential" books for Floridians. His latest book The Scent of Scandal: Greed, Betrayal, and the World's Most Beautiful Orchid, was just published. His latest book, Oh, Florida! How America's Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country, will hit stores in July 2016.

"Carolina Bays and Younger Dryas Impact?" Episode #77 Today we sat down with Chris Cottrell who runs the Dabbler's Den youtube channel focused on researching the Carolina Bays and other impact sites possibly connected to the "Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis". We will discuss how the Saginaw Bay Impact site might have been ground zero with the fallout creating the Carolina Bays. Was Saginaw Bay which was covered by the Laurentide ice sheet struck by an object from the Taurid meteor stream? We will also touch on the work and research of Graham Hancock, Randall Carlson, George Howard, Antonio Zamora, and Michael Davias. *Chris' Youtube Channel Dabbler's Den: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8v7TydVhPpXGGi0XqCBpg *Chris Cottrell's Education Credentials: B.S. in Secondary Science Education from Valdosta State University (2001) *Minor in Geology *Minor in Environmental Geography M.S. in Foundations of Education from Troy State University (2006) M.S. in Geoscience from Mississippi State University (2015) *Check out our new channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKCf7SAPYav74Mnk7612Wuw *If you enjoy our podcast and want to help us grow, check out our Patreon account and enjoy the exclusive episodes and interviews. You can also listen to us on the go through our website listed below. https://www.patreon.com/MikeandMaurice https://www.mikeandmauricemindescape.com/

Bio: Mike Leigh is the President and Founder of OpX Solutions, LLC, a consulting company that specializes in helping manufacturers and other organizations pursue Operational Excellence through leadership development and process improvement. Mike has spent most of his 30-year career in various operational leadership roles. Prior to starting his own business, he worked as a manufacturing leader and a Lean leader for General Electric, building industrial gas turbines and wind turbines for the energy industry. Before that, Mike served 10 years on active duty in the US Navy, specializing in surface warfare and nuclear propulsion. He eventually retired from the Navy Reserve as a Commander. Mike has a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and anan M.S. degree from Troy State University in Human Resource Management. He also qualified as a Nuclear Engineer in the US Navy. Mike and his family live in Roanoke, VA. You can contact him at mike@opxsolutionsllc.com, or [connect with him on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighmichael1).

On this episode, Rick Moore, CIO at NCQA, joins us for a discussion about what's next for digital quality measurement. Rick likes to call this Digital Quality Measures 2.0 and you can see it coming to life in NCQA's eMeasure Certification (eMC) program.  The program aims to take burden away from health plans and auditors by establishing a process for generating standard supplemental data for HEDIS measures. This will enable software vendors, providers, HIEs and others to more effectively and efficiently provide needed clinical data without all the manual chart pulls (you can see the certified vendors here). Additionally, the eMeasure test process is now approved as the only alternative to the Project Cypress toolset in the ONC Health IT Certification Program. Rick sees great opportunity ahead for a few reasons: The community is more engaged (vendors, providers, payers) The government has backed off (a bit) on mandating specifically how things will be done There are more options available to providers These factors, coupled with the rise of promising new specifications like Clinical Quality Language (CQL) and FHIR, might put us in a position to move away from performance-based measures of providers and towards holistic, patient-centered measures; away from manual data entry and toward clinical data that is automatically collected as a by-product of the physician workflow. At the same time, he is realistic and offers several cautions: We can't wait for CQL and FHIR. Let's move forward with what we've got now and upgrade along the way. We can't just toss out process measures and go strictly outcomes measures. We need both. We can't mandate interoperabillity as the basis for all measures right away We address these issues and so much more, including: What is the National Committee for Quality Assurance or NCQA? (0:55) What's NCQA's role in monitoring quality in healthcare? (2:08) What's the difference between process measures and outcomes measures? What about Patient Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) vs. institutionally focused outcomes measures? (4:35) How does NCQA decide what's worth measuring especially when you consider the high levels of administrative burden and burnout on the physicians? (10:00) The unintended consequences of value-based payment (13:00) What if we decided that from this point forward we would only have measures that could be collected digitally? (15:30) Structured vs. unstructured data (20:00) Manually entered and properly coded vs. automatically captured data points (23:45) What if we decided that from this point forward we won't collect measures unless we have interoperabillity? Would we get interoperabillity more quickly? (25:30) Why aren't we using all the digital info that is already available? Think manual chart pulls instead of data extracts or queries against Health Information Exchanges (HIE)? 27:30 Do you agree with the following statement? Some health systems will make the investment needed to satisfy quality measure requirements without a major burden on providers and that will give them a competitive advantage because doctors will choose to work there (33:00) What is the Electronic Measure Certification (eMC) program? (39:00) Does the eMC program serve as a vehicle for HIEs and other community aggregators to get in the HEDIS measurement flow by providing standard supplemental data to the health plans? (49:00) What advice would you give doctors who want to have more of a say in the quality measure specifications going forward? (51:25) Where can listeners learn more about you, NCQA and the eMC program? (51:25) There's a lot here. I hope you enjoy it! ~ Don Lee Mentioned on the podcast Re-imagining Quality Measurement by Shahid Shah (presented at The Digital Quality Summit) The Digital Quality Summit | Held November 1-2, 2017, Washington, DC HL7 and NCQA partnered to host the Digital Quality Summit - gathering the best and brightest in health care and technology to demonstrate methods for eliminating measurement burdens and bridging the digital gap. Health Impact Mid West | Held November 16, 2017, Chicago, IL The 5th Annual HealthIMPACT Mdiwest, developed in partnership with NODE Health where the brightest minds in clinical health technology move beyond the digital medicine hype and forge a path from innovation to implementation to digital transformation using evidence as our guide. About Rick Moore, PhD As NCQA's Chief Information Officer, Rick Moore is responsible for the vision and strategic direction of the Information Services, Information Technology and Information Products. He also works closely with NCQA's stakeholder partners and represents NCQA on leading several national health information technology initiatives and panels including the Office of National Coordinator Standards and Interoperability Workgroup, and the Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) Quality and Patient Safety Committee. Prior to joining NCQA in 2008, he was the Director of Health Informatics at the National Association of Children's Hospitals where he led the development of information services and products for over 200 member hospitals. He has also served the Office of the Secretary of Health Affairs at the Department of Defense where he led the development of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and was awarded the Information Technology Officer of the Year of the Joint Medical Information Systems Office in 2004. From 2001 to 2003, he was competitively selected by the U.S. Air Force Medical Service to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he studied Health Informatics. In 2002, he was selected as a recipient of the HIMSS Foundation Richard P. Covert National Scholarship Award. Previously, he has served as the Director of Medical Readiness at Langley Hospital and was recognized as the Medical Readiness Officer of the Year for the command. He has also served as the Director of Managed Care for Moody Community Hospital and was selected in 1996 as the Air Force Medical Service's Managed Care/Patient Administrator of the Year.He holds a Doctorate degree in Health Related Sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University, a graduate degree in Health Informatics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as well as a graduate degree in Management from Troy State University, and a Bachelor Degree in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University. He is a certified health care executive and Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), a Fellow of the Health Information Management and Systems Society (FHIMSS), a certified Professional in Health Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)   Email: moore@ncqa.org   Blog: http://blog.ncqa.org/author/rick-moore/    About NCQA NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA's Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA's Web site (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed health care choices. 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Empathic-Audient Psychic Medium Samantha is a triple tested member of the Certified Psychic Society and attracts an international clientele. With almost 10 years in business as a full time psychic/medim, healer and teacher, Samantha has gathered a loyal client base with an over 95% return and referral rate from her clients. As an audient and empathic psychic/medium Samantha specializes in tuning in to the emotional and energy roots of her clients issues and helps them not only find answers, but tools to use in order for them to create a new and improved reality for themselves. It is Samantha's firm belief that readings are not for 'telling the future' but more to help guide and educate you through the difficult times in your life...so YOU can create your own future, just the way you want it! Samantha's has a background in counseling and psychology through her U.S. Army military service as a counselor and combat medic.  She holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Troy State University. She is a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher and practices 5D Healing as well. She is a certified herbalist and immerses herself in ongoing spiritual education courses in order to continuously hone her skill set and understanding of consciousness. Samantha has an affinity for science (paraticularly particle physics) and its emerging support of metaphysical theories and lines of study. Samantha has developed her own psychic development course based on her years of readings called The Psychic Method (c) which sepcializes in helping students first and foremost understand consciousness as it pertains to connecting to others. This course is currently taught in person at her Canton Georgia location but is in development to become an online course. www.Samantha-Hall.com  

New York Times Bestselling author and Tampa Bay Times reporter Craig Pittman is a celebrated journalist and storyteller in the sunshine state. A Florida native and graduate of Troy State University in Alabama, Pittman has won several awards, including the Waldo Proffitt Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism in Florida four times, the top investigative reporting award from the Society of Environmental Journalists two times, as well as three first-place awards from the Florida Magazine Association. Pittman notes that his parents influenced his career aspirations. He states, “I always joked that my mom taught me to appreciate a good book and my dad taught me to appreciate a good story.”

New York Times Bestselling author and Tampa Bay Times reporter Craig Pittman is a celebrated journalist and storyteller in the sunshine state. A Florida native and graduate of Troy State University in Alabama, Pittman has won several awards, including the Waldo Proffitt Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism in Florida four times, the top investigative reporting […] The post 11. NY Times Bestselling Author & TB Times Reporter Craig Pittman appeared first on Fluent in Floridian.

Stan Zylowski is the co-founder and President of Movista/MVRetail. Stan has also had a had in starting several other local businesses including a restaurant and a local butcher shop. Stan holds a management degree from Troy State University and received his M.B.A from the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton School of Business. Stan Zylowskimovista.com Our contact info: Jon Cadieux / jon@455mediagroup.com / www.455mediagroup.com Jeff Amerine / jeff@startupjunkieconsulting.com / www.startupjunkieconsulting.com

  Don Mann and Commander Divine discuss their  Most Powerful Weapon as a SEAL and Entrepreneur - Their Mind! If you ever had a question of what is more important Brute or Brains, These two extraordinary SEALS will give you the reason why your brains are the answer to any physical feat you wish to accomplish.  You will hear a very rare insider story of the battle of Mazar-I Sharif , Afghanistan and the rescue attempt of  Michael Span of the CIA.  You will learn more about working through the pain, embracing the suck, and what the difference is between temporary pain and permanent pain.  Don delivers many surprising bits of information on his past as a SEAL and Adventure racer to his current role as the founder of the mainstream adventure race platforms.  Hooyah. Don Mann: Don Mann’s impressive military biography includes being a decorated combat veteran; Corpsman; SEAL Special Operations Technician; jungle survival, desert survival, and arctic survival instructor; small arms weapons instructor, foreign weapons instructor, armed and unarmed defense tactics, advanced hand-to-hand combat instructor; and Survival, Evade, Resistance and Escape Instructor; in addition to other credentials. Don Mann has over 35 years (1,000+ races) worth of competitive racing experience, and was once ranked 38th in the world as a triathlete. Mann is the author of the autobiography Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America’s Elite Warriors and the founder of the Frog Battle Racing Series. Mann received a Masters in Management from Troy State University, in Troy, AL, a B.S. in International Relations & Criminal Justice, from Florida State University, in Tallahassee, FL, and a B.S. in Liberal Science, from State University of New York. He lives in Williamsburg, VA.

ArchiTreats: Food for Thought continues another year of informative talks on Alabama history at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Join us as Billy J. Singleton presents A Strange New Bird: The Airplane Comes to Alabama. The first century of powered flight in Alabama began in February 1910 with the arrival of Wilbur Wright in the capital city of Montgomery. In search of a suitable location to establish a spring training camp for student aviators, Wright selected Montgomery as the site of the nation’s first civilian pilot training school because of the region’s genial climate and suitable grounds. The establishment of the Wright flying school marked the beginning of a remarkable aviation heritage in Montgomery, a legacy further enhanced by the evolution of military aviation on the former site of the flying school of the Wright Brothers. The same factors that attracted the Wrights to Montgomery made the area an ideal location for the establishment of military flight training and aerospace education programs, and formed the foundation of the first century of powered flight in Alabama. Billy Singleton has been involved in the aviation industry for more than three decades. Recently retired as a pilot for a major airline, he continues to fly as a corporate pilot based in Birmingham. A native of Alabama, Singleton serves as chairman of the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame, vice-chairman of the Wright Brothers / Maxwell Field Museum project, and member of the Board of Directors of the Southern Museum of Flight. He received a bachelor’s degree from Troy State University and a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is the author of Images of Aviation: Montgomery Aviation and num erous articles relating to aviation history and safety. This ArchiTreats presentation is made possible by the Friends of the Alabama Archives. The public is invited to bring a sack lunch and enjoy a bit of Alabama history. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Friends of the Alabama Archives. For more information, call (334) 353‐4726.