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In this episode of Global Take, we sit down with Rachel Bowen Pittman, Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), to explore the power of grassroots advocacy in shaping global diplomacy. Rachel shares her journey, the vital role of UNA-USA in strengthening U.S.-UN relations, and how everyday Americans can make an impact on international issues. From mobilizing communities to influencing policy, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about global engagement and leadership.

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series!As the president of the United Nations Association – Orange County Chapter - Dave Rice is committed to localizing the UN's global Sustainable Development Goals. To effectively achieve this, Dave founded the nonprofit Sustainable Impact Alliance (SIA), and its for-profit counterpart, Sustainable Impact Alliance Solutions International (SIASI). Through his mantra of "Think Globally, Act Locally," Dave demonstrates how harnessing data and fostering collaboration can make sustainable development attainable for all communities.HighlightsThe mission of SIA and how it mobilizes local communities to achieve global goals.How SIASI bridges the gap between nonprofit initiatives and innovative for-profit solutions.The development of a Climate Dashboard in Orange County, California, to track energy usage, emissions, and green solutions for 34 cities and 3.5 million residents. What YOU Can Do Join the United Nations Association. Find a local citizen coalition or climate group you can get involved in.Promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  ResourcesSustainable Impact Alliance Solutions Check out Local2030Follow Dave Rice on LinkedInWant a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Get it HERE!If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review it! This helps to boost its visibility. Hit me up on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what actions you have been taking. Adopting just one habit can be a game-changer because imagine if a billion people also adopted that! What difference for the world are you going to make today?

"Urban living is very dense, that lands it being more resource efficient." Are you interested in housing affordability projects? What do you think about successful cities? How can we make the 2nd and 3rd order consequences as part of policy-making? Interview with Jen Borrero, a Colombian-Mexican Impact Entrepreneur and Community Developer. We talk about her vision for the future of cities, housing affordability, youth engagement, success for cities, policy making, and many more. Jennifer Borrero is an award-winning, first-generation, Latina entrepreneur. Her work as a United Nations Ambassador has allowed her to lead projects around the world; from opening a public health clinic in Nicaragua to developing affordable housing communities in the US. She has run programs in the private and public sectors that focus on creating social change. Jennifer has been recognized as an emerging Hispanic Executive receiving the “30 Under 30” award for her work as the founder of Youth Housing Coalition, an organization that aims to empower young people to solve some of the country's most pressing problems. Her work has been featured on multiple TEDx stages. She is currently a Global Goals Ambassador for the United Nations Association. Her work sits at the intersection of Sustainability and Social Justice. Jennifer's ultimate goal is to highlight innovative solutions to global problems while building community across cultures. Find out more about Jen through these links: Jennifer Borrero on LinkedIn Jennifer Borrero website jen.borrero as Jennifer Borrero on Instagram Youth Housing Coalition website @youthhousingcoalition as Youth Housing Coalition on Instagram How communities can spark global change - Jennifer Borrero at TEDxBalchStreet Jennifer Borrero is Empowering the Next Generation of Equitable Housing Advocates at American Leadership on the Sustainable Development Goals Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.190 - Interview with Adrian McGregor about cities being part of nature No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about technology being applied knowledge No.264 - Interview with Rob Pradolin about Australian affordable housing No.279R What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sho⁠w⁠notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Barbara Gaughen-Muller, President of the United Nations Association of the USA for the Santa Barbara, California Chapter and Author of Revolutionary Conversations: The Tools You Need For The Success You Want. Barbara Gaughen-Muller discusses why communication is so important for good health, can contribute to a long, healthy life, and how to have productive, respectful and valuable conversations. Her easy to remember, step-by-step approach will help you express your thoughts and ideas, and make sure that what you want to say is heard in a way that opens up a true conversation with family, friends, and especially with your doctor.

PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals, known as "forever chemicals" because they persist in the environment and in most all human bodies and other animals worldwide. They were developed by DuPont and manufactured into myriads of products by DuPont and 3M. On October 28, 2024, Rob Bilott, an attorney and author of the book "Exposure" presented the results of his decades-long investigation and findings on what was killing a farmer's cows and ultimately the farmer himself. This presentation took place at the Louisville League of Women Voters. It was part of a 2024 UN Day PFAS Awareness Program organized and moderated by Teena Halbig, President of the United Nations Association of USA Kentucky Division. Other presenters were Elijah Yetter-Bowman, Dr. Clara Sears, and Dr. Frederick Ekuban.

Guest: David Hamilton Nichols Bio: David Hamilton Nichols is an American speaker, author, investor, and producer. Hailing from a prominent California farming family, David is best known as a global investor with a diverse portfolio spanning industrial and retail real estate, fast-growing startups, and impact investments across North America, Europe, Oceania, Asia, and Africa. His focus sectors include climate change, renewable energy, blockchain, AI, EdTech, and healthcare in Africa. David has served as a board member and advisor for various startups and has been featured in media outlets such as Entrepreneur, The Jerusalem Post, and Yahoo Finance. He was awarded the Global Impact Champion 2020-2021 by India Needs You (INY) and was listed among the “Top 10 Investors and Investment Companies to Follow in 2022” by the International Business Times. An accomplished speaker, David has delivered keynotes and participated in panels at prestigious venues including the Nobel Peace Center, the United Nations Association, and various family office summits. He has also been a transformational speaker in the personal development field across the United States. David is a published poet and article writer, currently working on a book titled "Mastering the Madness: Live Your Best Life, and Create a Better World." Additionally, he is a producer and executive producer on multiple entertainment and media projects. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, joining illustrious individuals such as Charles Dickens, Benjamin Franklin, and Stephen Hawking. David is also an Eagle Scout from his youth in the Boy Scouts of America. Areas covered:   What exactly is a family office and what are the different types of family offices? What is the typical profile of a family that might consider establishing a family office, and how has the family office landscape evolved in recent years? What are some of the emerging trends in the family office space, such as direct investing and co-investments? How does a family office typically structure its investment strategy? Why might a startup seek investment from a family office? How important are warm introductions when approaching a family office, and how can startups cultivate those? What are the key differences between getting funding from a family office versus a traditional venture capital firm? Do venture capital firms like to work with family offices? How can startups effectively connect with and pitch to family offices? What are some common mistakes startups make when approaching family offices?   Closing: We want to thank David, for sharing your insights with us today. It has been a pleasure having him on the show. For our listeners who want to keep up with David's work, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn. Links: Connect with David Hamilton Nichols on LinkedIn Stay tuned for more insightful episodes, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!  

 I was invited alongside Louise Adler AM to co-deliver the 13th annual UN International Day of Peace Brisbane lecture  The St John's Cathedral International Day of Peace event was co-hosted by the United Nations Association of Australia — Queensland Division and Just Peace It was recorded at St John's Anglican Cathedral on September 21, 2024. A special thanks to the organsing team behind the event and especially The Very Rev'd Dr Peter Catt, Anglican Dean of Brisbane The entire event was recorded by the ABC Big Ideas and you can listen to the entire event including Louise's speech using the link below. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bigideas/louise-adler-nasser-mashni-a-plea-for-peace-in-the-middle-east/104362472    

Welcome to Half Time Scholars. On this episode our guest is Ingrid Valladares is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Justice, Queensland University of Technology. She holds a Dual Bachelor of Economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador and Université Pierre-Mendès-France, a Bachelor of Education from Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL), and a Master of International Relations from the University of Queensland. Ingrid has primarily worked within the Ecuadorian government as an Electoral Officer and Policy Analyst. She has also served as an Office Coordinator for AIIA Victoria and is currently a board member at AIIA Queensland. Additionally, she has been a board member of the United Nations Association of Australia – Young Professionals (UNYP – Qld Division) and volunteered as a Senior Correspondent and Advocacy Team member for the Organisation for World Peace.

Send us a textUpendo Ngumba is a Youth Participation and Economic Rights Officer at the United Nations Association of Tanzania. In conversation with Prof. Moyo, she reflects on the importance and impact of youth participation, connecting this to the opportunity of understanding how to eradicate youth unemployment in Africa.Some of their talking points include;- Why sustainability strategies in project management- The challenges faced during the implementation of youth economic rights initiatives- Why young people should be included in policy change and implementation programmesVisit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3#podcast #philanthropy

Aaron is the CEO and founder of Omnipoynt Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in 4IR-technology strategy and business development within the aerospace & defense, national security, and health & safety sectors. He's also the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of A3 Global, a visionary company focused on the future of mobility within the circular economy.Aaron's journey is remarkable. He began his career serving in the U.S. Army, where he achieved the rank of Captain in elite units. Following his military service, he transitioned to the corporate world, leading global commercial teams at Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 technology companies. After more than a decade in the corporate sector, Aaron embraced entrepreneurship, founding multiple successful companies and nonprofits. His ventures have taken him to over fifty countries, driving billions in revenue.Dr. Poynton is not only an accomplished entrepreneur but also a dedicated scholar. He holds a doctorate and three master's degrees in business, law, and political science. His contributions extend beyond business; he's a Fulbright Specialist and board member of the United Nations Association of America, Washington DC. Additionally, Aaron is a founding member and vice chair of the American Society for AI.As a contributor to Forbes.com and a member of the Forbes Business Council, Aaron's insights are highly valued in the business community. He is also a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, currently working on an exciting new book set to be released in 2024.Connect with Aaron Poynton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoynton/overlay/background-image/Support the Show.Follow me on Facebook ⬇️https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal❤️ ID - Manuj Aggarwal■ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ ■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmanuj■ Instagram: ...

Speakman is an innovative producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist pushing the boundaries of technology and creative storytelling via Film, Tv, Live Broadcasting and video. He founded www.KNEKT.tv as the socially conscious streaming platform on Apple TV, Roku and mobile apps connecting content to audiences across the far reaches of the globe, making it "Cool To Care".His recent acknowledgments include the 2024 Impact Award for Socially Conscious Media from the Los Angeles Tribune, the 2022 Anthem Award for the Shift Mental Health Rally produced by KNEKT®tv & Kent Speakman, and certificates of appreciation from the United Nations Association for work in bringing awareness to the Refugees and Migration issues.In this episode we get into it with Speakman about:-Moving to LA-Following your passion -Reality TV-KNEK TV, and -All things entertainment. Learn more about KNEKT TV on their website or Instagram page and follow Kent on Instagram

Rachel Pittman serves as Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), a grassroots movement of more than 20,000 Americans in over 200 chapters across the U.S. who are dedicated to supporting the work of the United Nations in communities, on campuses, and on Capitol Hill.  Prior to joining UNA-USA, Rachel served on multiple leadership teams for several professional associations that represented lawyers, surgeons, regulators and engineers.  UNA-USA helps Americans develop a broader understanding of the United Nations. Not only does the UN Security Council strive to reduce dangerous conflicts, but there is a larger humanitarian operation that is absolutely critical such as working with over 80-million refugees, teaming with Rotary International to eliminate the scourge of polio and a myriad of other programs confronting climate change, hunger, poverty and empowering women. Other programs include assisting with the movement of aircraft, ships, mail and weather information in international space. 

How might visual literacy foster everyday creativity and curiosity in students?   In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett are joined by Dr. Cheryle Yin Lo, an expert in arts education and creativity, who shares her insights on the interconnectedness of art and science. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of visual literacy and the emotional connections that foster creativity, urging educators to incorporate these elements into their teaching. She discusses her involvement with the Global Changemakers Program at the United Nations Association of Australia, which aims to engage students in creative projects that address the UN's sustainable development goals. Highlighting successful projects such as a knowledge center for flood relief and a song about sustainability, Cheryl underscores the need for creative approaches to solve global issues. Cheryl challenges traditional educational norms by discussing non-western art theories and the integration of sustainability in various subjects. Through a spirited discussion with the hosts, the episode highlights how merging different disciplines can enhance students' understanding and capabilities, preparing them to navigate an increasingly uncertain and interconnected world. About Dr. Cheryle Yin Lo Dr. Cheryl Yin Lo challenges traditional educational norms by discussing non-western art theories and the integration of sustainability in various subjects. Through a spirited discussion with the hosts, the episode highlights how merging different disciplines can enhance students' understanding and capabilities, preparing them to navigate an increasingly uncertain and interconnected world. Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.com What to learn more about Design Thinking in Education?  Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom.  Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!

Jennifer Borrero is an award-winning, first-generation, Latina entrepreneur. Her work as a United Nations Ambassador has allowed her to lead projects around the world; from opening a public health clinic in Nicaragua to developing affordable housing communities in the US. She has run programs in the private and public sectors that focus on creating social change. Jennifer has been recognized as an emerging Hispanic Executive receiving the “30 Under 30” award for her work as the founder of Youth Housing Coalition, an organization that aims to empower young people to solve some of the country's most pressing problems. Her work has been featured on multiple TEDx stages. She is currently a Global Goals Ambassador for the United Nations Association. Her work sits at the intersection of Sustainability and Social Justice. Jennifer's ultimate goal is to highlight innovative solutions to global problems while building community across cultures. Follow her work: https://www.instagram.com/jen.borrero/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatswithyvonne/support

Catherine A. Utsalo is a very forthright and enterprising woman. who never gives room for failure. She is a reputable philanthropist, whose generosity has greatly impacted people's lives at home and abroad. She is a proven woman of faith. Dr. Utsalo, a Nigerian-American, was born and raised in Kano State, She has a degree in Marketing, doing a Master's Degree in Psychology/ Christian Counselling with Cornerstone Christian University. She is a successful Certified Information Technology Consultant. She is equally certified as a Professional Life Coach, Naturopathic Holistic Wellness Coach, Christian Life and Forgiveness Coach with a Certificate in “Positive Psychology” from Havard University Mrs. Utsalo, with double honors, was conferred with an Ambassador for Peace and Humanity (United Nations (ECOSOC) Goodwill), also an Honorary Doctorate in Theology as a result of hard work in the ministry and her practice of “faith with action” in her support for the underprivileged folks. She is a Member of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) To the glory of God, Mrs. Utsalo is an articulated gospel singer with (Moisi-Praise) to her credit. This multi-talented woman is a poet and prolific writer, whose book, entitled ‘I AM ME: Rebuilding Self Esteem from Inside) is currently fast in the market on Amazon. She has two other books (Forgiveness for Well-being/ Smoothies & Juices for Wellness) coming to Amazon soon. Dr Utsalo is a producer and an ordained pastor.  

Conquering fears and literally, facing the mountain and conquering that as well! That's what my guest Michelle shared this week. This is one you won't want to miss folks! Michelle Kuei is a distinguished Visibility Marketing Coach and a respected expert in content and email marketing strategies. She is the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, where she specializes in guiding female coaches to transform their coaching aspirations into successful enterprises. Michelle's expertise is not only grounded in her innovative approaches but also her robust academic and professional background. She is a Certified Professional Coach through ICF-accredited iPEC coaching, underscoring her commitment to coaching excellence. Michelle's extensive training includes certifications in various coaching disciplines, making her a sought-after expert in her field. She is the author of 'Perfectly Normal: An Immigrant's Story of Making It in America' and the creation of the 'Profitable Coach Formula' mastermind program further illustrates her versatility and dedication to empowering others. Michelle's career spans significant roles in different sectors, including as Secretary of the United Nations Association of the USA, Pasadena Chapter, and a Clinical Pharmacist at USC's Keck Medical Center. Her insights have been featured in The Los Angeles Tribune Live series, Shoutout LA, Voyage LA Magazine, FOX, and Authority Magazine. As a member of the Women Speakers Association and National Speakers Association, Michelle is well-regarded in speaking circles. Her approach to coaching and speaking is enriched by her journey, extensive knowledge, and her unique ability to connect with and inspire her audience. What's next for Michelle? Well, she is looking at facing and conquering Mount Kilimanjaro. So stay tuned! Social Media Links Website: http://ElevateLifeCoaching.org IG: http://instagram.com/elevatelifecoach FB: http://www.facebook.com/lifecoachingbyelevate Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/michellekuei Youtube: http://youtube.com/michellekueispeak Email: Michelle@ElevateLifeCoaching.org Free resource for the Audience Content Planner For Women Coaches: http://content.attractclientsthroughstorytelling.com Simple Guide To A Magnetic Messaging http://coremessage.attractclientsthroughstorytelling.com The Profitable Messaging Formula http://pmf.attractclientsthroughstorytelling.com Learn more about your Host, Kim Lengling: https://www.kimlenglingauthor.com     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letfearbouncepodcast/message

Mike Brown is a leader and advocate for impact and sustainability in business. He is a five-time Founder, with roles as CEO, CMO, and Board Chair. He is Chief Impact Officer at Real Leaders, growing the impact movement by connecting Impact CEOs, curating impact-oriented leadership development content, and supporting each CEO to accomplish their specific missions. Mike is the founder of B Local Orange County, which connects local Certified B Corporations with community partners from the academic, government, and non-profit sectors. He also serves as the Business Ambassador at the United Nations Association of Orange County, promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to businesses in his community. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. Catch up on past Critical Mass Business Talk Show interviews... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHKT2gmF LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2PzRhjQ Podbean: https://lnkd.in/eWpNVRi Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRd_863w Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gruexU6m #orangecountyca #mastermind #ceopeergroups #peergroups #peerlearning

Episode #84 John Pabon Great and inspiring conversation with John. We talked about saving the Earth! OK, let's face it, it's not the earth that really needs saving, it's all the things that live on Earth. Anyway, he has a much more positive view on the subject than I do, and it was a very refreshing conversation. There was also a bit of controversy, Ooooooh, everyone loves controversy!   In his own words: I've spent two decades in the business of saving our Earth. After leaving my role at the United Nations, I traveled the world studying the impacts of sustainability first-hand in factories, on fields, and at Fortune 500s. That's given me a very unique perspective on what it takes to make a positive impact. I'm a globally recognized expert in sustainability with a mission to move from theory to practical strategies that help people and businesses confidentially make real impact. To get there, I share my message through books, consulting to businesses, and keynote speaking to audiences around the world. My global career has taken me from Los Angeles to New York, Shanghai to Seoul to Melbourne. I've had the privilege of working with the United Nations, McKinsey, A.C. Nielsen, and as a consultant with BSR, the world's largest sustainability-focused business network. A decade of experience living and working in Asia inspired me to found strategic communications firm Fulcrum Strategic Advisors with a mission to help companies, governments, and individuals capitalize on the benefits sustainability offers. I'm also a regular contributor to major publications such as CNN, EuroNews, and the ABC. I speak to an array of global audiences on issues of sustainability, geopolitics, communications, and societal change. I am the Program Director for The Conference Board's Asia Sustainability Leaders Council, a member of the United Nations Association of Australia, and serve on the board of advisors to the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce. I am the author of “Sustainability for the Rest of Us: Your No-Bullshit, Five-Point Plan for Saving the Planet.” The book has been described as “…a foundational read for practical sustainability in the 21st century” and “…one of the best sustainability resources available to date.” I'm also excited to be helping consumers make smarter decisions through my second book, “The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, Governments, and Influencers are Lying to You,” out now. https://www.tiktok.com/@johnapabon https://www.johnpabon.com/ https://www.fulcrum22.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpabon/ https://www.instagram.com/johnapabon/ https://www.instagram.com/@johnapabon Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #sustainability #earth #longtalks #greenwashing

In this episode we get to sit down and talk with Dr Estera Borcsa Dr. Estera Borcsa is a distinguished Neuroscience Expert, International UN Ambassador, International Mediator and Policy Analyst.  Dr. Borcsa has dedicated her career to creating and developing neuroscience interventions to help individuals, groups and communities manage stress and learn to be good stewards of their mental health.   Dr. Estera Borcsa's mission in life is to break generational curses of trauma, transform lives, families, communities and governments. Dr. Borcsa was born in Romania, a beautiful country wailing from the negative impact left by the communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu and communism.  Dr. Borcsa witnessed disparity to a monumental level and saw individuals, families and communities broken by systemic trauma coupled with poverty, discrimination and abuse.   Dr. Borcsa earned her doctoral degree with a dissertation focused on global diplomacy. Dr. Borcsa developed a diplomacy training program called Peace Unleashed based in neuroscience for United Nations member states to help diplomats overcome barriers to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.  Dr. Borcsa's research on life satisfaction in partnership with the European Union was globally recognized for the importance of its findings on global diplomacy, neuropsychology and mental health.   Dr. Borcsa Estera earned a master's degree from University of Southern California (USC) with a concentration in Psychology, Policy and Law.  As an international ambassador for global change Dr. Borcsa serves as the chair for the Sustainable Development Goals for Mediators Beyond Borders International United Nations Multilateral Working Group.  Dr. Borcsa is on the National Board of Directors for United Nations Association working in advancing the world goals locally, nationally and globally. Dr. Borcsa plays a significant role in many diplomatic proceedings and international negotiations with United Nations member states to advance the SDG's and address human rights violations.   Dr. Estera Borcsa is a Harvard Global Women Empowerment Connect Team Member and founder of a global program being piloted with Harvard Global WE organizations.   Dr. Borcsa is the founder of Teach Train Transform LLC, an international training consortium build to create sustainability for oppressed communities worldwide trough training, education and advocacy.  You can find Dr Estera Borsca https://www.esteraborcsa.com/ @dr._estera_borcsa_

Sometimes, a melody can lead to a movement; this was the case with John Pabon's transformation from a music student to a beacon of sustainability. Our conversation with John casts a light on his pivot from the arts to political science, his work with the United Nations, and his ultimate venture into the consultancy world with Fulcrum Advisors. With John, we crack open the tough shell of greenwashing and peer into its core – where intention doesn't always align with action, and eco-friendly facades sometimes hide a less verdant truth. The discussion is an eye-opener on the sophisticated tactics companies employ to appeal to our greener senses, and it's a call to arms for transparency and accountability. We don't shy away from the hard questions, like the impact of influencers and the importance of adaptability in career paths that aim for a future where sustainability isn't a role but a foundation.The episode culminates with a message of hope and a reminder of the power of focused, individual actions. We share insights on balancing the scales of passion and skills against the weight of global challenges, and on the emotional journey of lifestyle changes. Wrapping up, we touch upon the importance of self-care and gratitude amidst the struggle for a better environment, encouraging listeners to embrace their contributions to the collective journey towards sustainability. Carly loves John's approach to hard topics and knows you will too. Guest Bio:  John Pabon has spent two decades in the business of saving our Earth. After leaving his role at the United Nations, John traveled the world studying the impacts of sustainability first-hand in factories, on fields, and at Fortune 500s.John's global career has taken him from Los Angeles to New York, Shanghai to Seoul to Melbourne. He's had the privilege of working with the United Nations, McKinsey, A.C. Nielsen, and as a consultant with BSR, the world's largest sustainability-focused business network. A decade of experience living and working in Asia inspired him to found Fulcrum Strategic Advisors with a mission to help companies, governments, and individuals capitalize on the benefits sustainability offers.He is a regular contributor to major publications and speaks to an array of global audiences on issues of sustainability, geopolitics, communications, and societal change. John is the Chair of The Conference Board's Asia Sustainability Leaders Council, a member of the United Nations Association of Australia, and serves on the board of advisors to the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce. He is the author of “Sustainability for the Rest of Us: Your No-Bullshit, Five-Point Plan for Saving the Planet” and “The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, Governments, and Influencers are Lying to You."Support the showThanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review, and share to help Consciously Clueless grow! Shop my fav conscious brands. Click here for information on how to work with me.Join the conscious community on Patreon. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Youtube | Tiktok Music by Matthew Baxley

On Today's episode of The “Center”, we're joined by Anne Hoiberg, author of the book Tears of War: Stories of Refugee Women. According to the Institute for Women's Policy Research “Status of Women in the States Report, nearly 21 million female immigrants currently live in the United States, making up more than 13% of the entire female population in the US. These women take on multiple roles, including roles as students, teachers, many kinds of professional positions, and also are spouses, parents, and caregivers within their families.During her 25-year career as a Research Psychologist with the United States government, Anne Hoiberg published two books and more than 130 scientific articles, book chapters, reports, and presentations. She currently serves as the President of the International Museum of Human Rights at San Diego, Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition, and La Jolla Pen Women as well as Co-President of the American Association of University Women (San Diego branch), Chairwoman of the Nile Sisters Development Initiative, and Secretary of the Peace Resource Center. She is a past president of the League of Women Voters of San Diego, the Women's Museum of California, the United Nations Association of San Diego, and National Women's Political Caucus. Anne volunteered as an election supervisor in “emerging” countries (eight missions) and has organized local, national, and international conferences. In 2012, she was inducted into the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame. Her book Tears of War: Stories of Refugee Women, was published by Montezuma Publishing in December 2022. "Sweet Times" is by All Bets Off, and is provided by Adobe Stock.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, signed on 10th December 1948, is seen by many to be a milestone document in human history. Drafted in the aftermath of the Second World War, it set out basic rights that belong to all of us regardless of race, religion, gender or politics. But has the declaration withstood the test of time? Roy Jenkins examines the issues with four people who have dedicated their working lives to fighting for human rights. Professor Sir Malcolm Evans, Principal of Regent's Park College in Oxford and former Chair of the United Nations Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture. Canon Paul Oestreicher, an Anglican priest and a Quaker, a CND vice-president and former Chair of Amnesty International UK. Yasmine Ahmed, UK Director of Human Rights Watch and Marissa Conway CEO of the United Nations Association in the UK.

Good morning and happy Friday friends! We have an amazing discussion for you this morning, and one that will have direct impact on our city. Our guest today is Ashley Goeken, Ambasador for the United Nations Association, Chicago Chapter, here to talk to us about SDG's (sustainable development goals) and the work of her company Opalus. As we know, in an ever-changing world of technology and development it is important to ensure that our communities can also benefit and thrive as well. But how do we do that? Today we discuss the work that Ashley does with partner organizations and NGO's and also her background as a 3rd generation entrepreneur. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - The Neighbor Project is collecting clothing for senior citizens in partnership with Everlasting Word Church. Many items are needed and appreciated to support our community members. Your donation of hats, coats and other clothing items can be dropped off at 32 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora or Everlasting Word Church (22 N. Highland avenue). See the flyer for more details and thank you for your support! - Are you aware of your health rights? The Illinois Department of Public Health has published this helpful graphic to inform the public about records, patient rights and how to file a complaint if necessary. To learn more about your rights and also translation services visit the website for the Department of Health and Human Services here: https://www.hhs.gov/ - The Dementia Support Group meets every last Wednesday of the month from 5 to 6 pm at Bardwell Residences. You must RSVP, to do so call (630) 892-5790. Visit the website here to learn more about Bardwell Residences: https://www.gardant.com/bardwellresidences/ Have a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #friday #unitednationsassociation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Dr. Bernie Strenecky presently serves as the Scholar in Residence at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green KY, USA. He is a member of the diplomatic corps of the country of Barbados, an active member of the Prospect Goshen Rotary Club, a member of the board of the United Nations Association-Kentucky Division, and he was integral in developing the Play Ball Puerto Rico (PBPR) project.Bernie is the grandfather of Lawson Strenecky, the founder of the organization. Lawson developed the concept in response to the horrific damage wreaked by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Although PBPR helps refurbish baseball fields, it is not designed to develop great baseball players but in developing competent citizens with humanitarian skills through good sportsmanship. Various groups such as Rotary Clubs, United Nations Associations, and the private sector have partnered on this project in Puerto Rico but also in 

Sustainability is more than just the environment. If you look at the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it's also about accessibility, equity, and inclusion in multiple areas of society, and covers things like the economy, infrastructure, community, and yes, climate and the environment. But they're the kinds of goals that bring everybody up so that no one is left behind.Join us in our conversation with Dr Sandy Chong, founding member of the Sustainable Development Goals Forum in WA, former president of the United Nations Association of WA, and member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network. We speak about the impact of digital inclusion and how the UN Sustainable Development Goals benefit us all, and are for now, not later.About Dr Sandy Chong A Harvard Alumna and Principal of Verity Consulting, Dr Sandy Chong is an award-winning Executive of the Year, Asia's Top Sustainability Women of the Year, and Singapore Management Consultant of the Year. The former President of the United Nations Association and the Founding Chair of the UN SDGs Business Forums in Western Australia, Sandy has chaired international forums that promote digital and energy transition. These include the inaugural Web3 for Sustainability Conference, the Intercity Hydrogen delegation between Singapore and Australia, and the upcoming AI & Data Science of Business Conference in Singapore. She was recently invited to speak on Digital Inclusion and the Impact of AI in International Trade convened by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Geneva. With over 20 years' experience leading multidisciplinary projects, advising trade agencies and industry councils, Sandy currently serves on public-listed board and is the Chair of the ASEAN Business Alliance. Earning a Ph.D. in Digital Commerce in 2003 and appointed Adjunct Professor of Curtin University, Sandy has published peer-reviewed journals on international business, innovation adoption and sustainability since 2005.Show Notes (link)[00:01:09] Sandy's journey from marketing and management information systems.[00:02:50] The cycles of growth in technology.[00:04:06] The anthropological view of technology in society.[00:05:58] Technological transformation and change management.[00:08:19] Starting clients on the path to digital adoption.[00:13:34] Bringing about cultural change within an organisation.[00:15:35] Play to the strengths of your people, and help them thrive.[00:18:30] The risks behind digital adoption accelerating past digital literacy.[00:20:38] Closing the gap on digital literacy of new technologies.[00:24:48] The ethics of technology and how we use it.[00:26:42] Building (and keeping) trust.[00:28:53] Transparency and authenticity in your leadership.[00:32:37] Sandy's work with the UN Association of Australia and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).[00:34:22] Change can only be made when ideas leave the activism space.[00:38:46] Australia's ranking for the UN Sustainable Development Goals.[00:41:01] The pragmatic reasons for taking action.[00:43:08] How private enterprise and communities measure their performance with the SDGs.[00:47:13] What advice would you give someone who'd like to do what you do and what advice should they ignore?Connect with STEAM PoweredWebsite | YouTube | Facebook |

Unseen, unheard, undervalued - have you ever felt like that? As our guest this week, Dr. Janina Scarlet, a licensed clinical psychologist, points out, these feelings, while understandable, can be overcome. In Janina's mission to de-stigmatize loneliness and help people connect and support one another, she authored the book 'Unseen, Unheard, Undervalued: Managing Loneliness, Loss of Connection and Not Fitting in' which serves as the backdrop for the conversation in this episode. You'll hear how to combat loneliness by understanding its dimensions, talking more about our experiences with loneliness, and seeking emotional support and self-compassion. Janina also offers many helpful tips, from finding and cultivating a ‘chosen family' who truly sees, hears, and values you to transforming how you feel and react to shame. Don't miss this enriching conversation with Dr. Janina Scarlett! Listen and Learn:  What inspired Janina to write a book that de-stigmatizes the experience of loneliness Why psychical loneliness and the feeling of loneliness are not the same thing  The components of loneliness - to be unseen, unheard, and unvalued  How to change the way you respond to shame  How loneliness can be addressed differently The significance of forming relationships with people who see, hear, and value you  How to speak about and address your own feelings of loneliness using Janina's ‘journaling in two parts' exercise Using ‘savoring' as a practice to experience being fully present    Finding your ‘chosen family'  Resources:  Find out more about Dr. Janina Scarlet at her website Order your copy of Unseen, Unheard, Undervalued: Managing Loneliness, Loss of Connection and Not Fitting in Follow Janina on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok About Janina Scarlet  Dr. Janina Scarlet is a licensed clinical psychologist, an award-winning author, and a full-time geek. A Ukrainian-born refugee, she survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy. Her work has been featured on Yahoo!, the BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes and many other outlets. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO's The Young Justice. She was also portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone's Seven Days graphic novel. Dr. Scarlet is the Lead Trauma Specialist at the Trauma and PTSD Healing Center and the Lead Creativity Coach at Creative Community in San Diego, California. Related Episodes: 147. Extending Compassion with Janina Scarlet and Sara Schairer 32. Social Connection: Exploring Loneliness and Building Intimacy with Debbie and Diana 269. Connection Through Vulnerability with Rikke Kjelgaard 199. Belonging From the Inside Out with Meg McKelvie 281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey Cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Srujana Kaddevarmuth began her career near Bangalore, India after completing her master's degree in engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University. She has had a successful career in the tech industry and currently holds the position of senior director at Walmart's Data and Machine Learning Center of Excellence.In her role as senior director at Walmart, Srujana leads the AI portfolio for various aspects of the company's retail business, including omni retail, new and emerging businesses in the consumer and tech space, data monetization, and membership. Her primary responsibility is to drive innovation and promote the democratization of data and AI, aiming to create value for consumers, associates, and the business as a whole.Despite coming from an academic family, Srujana chose to pursue a career in the corporate sector rather than academia. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in engineering, she gained real-world exposure to data science and AI while working at the Energy and Resources Institute. This experience fascinated her, leading her to pursue a master's degree in engineering with an emphasis on operational research and data science.She then started her career as a data scientist at Hewlett-Packard, where she worked on market mix models in the consumer and marketing domain. Later, she led the big data analytics center of excellence at Hewlett-Packard and went on to work at Accenture, where she led a partnership with Google, developing various models for consumer hardware products before joining Walmart.Entering the corporate world after graduation, Srujana was surprised by the importance of collaboration in data science. She realized that building excellent algorithms alone is not enough; teamwork and collaboration are essential, particularly in applied data science.As a leader, Srujana prioritizes assigning projects to data scientists and AI experts based on their individual interests to keep them intellectually stimulated. She also empowers her team to make informed decisions based on available data. Her team is trained to use AI responsibly, with a focus on explainability, transparency, fairness, and bias elimination.With the increasing delegation of decision-making to algorithms, from trivial choices to significant ones in immigration systems, legal sentencing, and healthcare, it becomes crucial to protect consumer privacy and eliminate unintended consequences. Srujana explains that responsible generation and consumption of algorithms and data are paramount.One of Srujana's major challenges lies in creating proofs-of-concept that effectively translate into tech products and developing unbiased algorithms. “When we deploy these machine learning algorithms, many people fail to understand that these algorithms are the statistical representation of the world that we live in, and they may not necessarily be perfect and interpretable at times, as we have seen certain racist comments unleash on social media sites.” Addressing these issues, according to Srujana, requires eliminating signals of bias through careful data curation and training algorithms to avoid institutionalizing bias associated with certain data sets.Srujana is excited about the diverse advancements in data science, particularly in space exploration, healthcare, and agriculture. In addition to her work with Walmart, Srujana serves on the board of the United Nations Association, San Francisco chapter, where she utilizes data science to drive meaningful decision-making for the protection of our ecosystem.When asked what advice she would give her 18-year-old self, she responds that she would encourage herself to be open to the emerging field of data science and embrace its opportunities. Her advice for other data science enthusiasts is similar: “We have just started to open some new realms in the domain of data science and AI with generative algorithms as well as quantum computing, so I would just urge data science enthusiasts to be open to where this domain takes them.” RELATED LINKSConnect with Srujana Kaddevarmuth on LinkedInFind out more aboutWalmartLearn more about the United Nations Association San Francisco ChapterConnect with Margot Gerritsen on Twitter (@margootjeg) and LinkedInFollow WiDS on Twitter (@WiDS_Worldwide), Facebook (WiDSWorldwide), and Instagram (wids_worldwide)​Listen and Subscribe to the WiDS Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher

In our personal and professional lives, we all face figurative mountains: obstacles that may seem insurmountable, but that ultimately present some of the most powerful opportunities for growth. To overcome these obstacles and reap the benefits they can offer, it's crucial to develop a mindset of courage, persistence, and resilience.  As the first Iranian in history to climb the Seven Summits – the seven highest peaks in each continent – Dr. Sara Safari has extensive experience with conquering both literal and figurative mountains. Sara is also an author, speaker, college professor, electrical engineer, and the founder and president of a nonprofit organization called “Climb Your Everest,” which aims to empower marginalized young women through educational programs. The recipient of multiple awards, including the Global Citizen Award from the United Nations Association in 2015, Sara now helps organizations develop highly productive teams that deliver profit performance and engagement. In Episode 142 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Sara shares some of the lessons she learned through her incredible mountain climbing experiences, including: The importance of having a “big why” – particularly one that will serve others – when taking on a major project How going backwards or even failing sometimes can be an essential step in achieving greater goals The power of servant leadership, in which leaders support their team members' growth and development and encourage them to discover their own strengths To learn more about Dr. Sara Safari, visit https://sarasafari.com. To learn more about Climb Your Everest or support its mission to help marginalized women and girls, visit https://www.climbyoureverest.org.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

What's it like working in the world? TNWAC hosts a seminar featuring professionals from a variety of occupations to discuss their career paths, experiences and ups and downs of working in international jobs. Dr. Gretchen Neisler - Moderator - University of Tennessee Vice Provost for International Affairs, Director, Center for Global Engagement; Member of Board of Directors, Tennessee World Affairs Council Terrance Fluker – U.S. Peace Corps, Tennessee Regional Recruiter Saúl Hernández – U.S. State Dept. Foreign Service Officer and Southeast Diplomat in Residence Sabrina Miller – SVP, Pinnacle Financial Partners, former Foreign Exchange Manager Rachel Bowen Pittman – Executive Director, United Nations Association, USA April 12, 2023

David Keith Williamson was born in Melbourne on 24 February 1942 and brought up in Bairnsdale. He studied mechanical engineering and psychology at the University of Melbourne and Monash University, graduating in mechanical engineering in 1964. He lectured in both these subjects and worked as a design engineer for General Motors. His first play, The Indecent Exposure of Anthony East, was produced by the Tin Alley Players at Melbourne University's Union Theatre in 1968. David Williamson's career as a dramatist began when La Mama produced three of his short plays and The Coming of Stork in 1970, followed by The Removalists in 1971, launching him to become one of Australia's best known and most widely performed playwrights and one of Australia's leading screenwriters. Some of his more than fifty produced plays include Don's Party, The Department, The Club, Travelling North, The Perfectionist, Sons of Cain, Emerald City, Top Silk, Money & Friends, Sanctuary, Dead White Males, After the Ball, Face to Face, Up For Grabs, A Conversation, Charitable Intent, Soulmates, Birthrights, Amigos, Influence, Lotte's Gift, Scarlet O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot, Let the Sunshine, Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica, Don Parties On, At Any Cost? (co-written by Mohamed Khadra), When Dad Married Fury, Managing Carmen, Rupert, Cruise Control, Jack of Hearts, Odd Man Out, Sorting Out Rachel, Nearer the Gods, and Family Values.    His plays have been produced by all the major Australian theatre companies – with twenty Sydney Theatre Company productions and twenty-two at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre. His plays have been translated into many languages and performed internationally, including; The Removalists at Royal Court London, New York, Germany, France and Los Angeles; Don's Party at the Royal Court and in Scandinavia; The Club at Kennedy Center for Arts in Washington DC and then a Broadway transfer, Hampstead Theatre London, Toronto; The Perfectionist at Hampstead Theatre and the Spoleto Festival; Money & Friends in Los Angeles, and in Poland and Canada; Sanctuary in NZ, Antwerp, Belgium, Hong Kong and Singapore; Up For Grabs on the West End starring Madonna, and Rupert at the Kennedy Centre Washington DC in 2013. David has directed eight professional productions of his own work and written many radio dramas.  David has written (or co-written) fifteen feature films, including the original screenplays for Petersen, Eliza Fraser, (starring Susannah York) Gallipoli, The Year of Living Dangerously (both starring Mel Gibson), Phar Lap and Balibo. His writing feature adaptations of his own plays include The Removalists, Don's Party, The Club, Travelling North, Emerald City and Sanctuary. For television he adapted On the Beach, wrote The Four Minute Mile, A Dangerous Life, The Perfectionist, and The Department. David was the first person outside Britain to receive the George Devine Award (for The Removalists). His many awards include twelve Australian Writers' Guild AWGIE Awards, five Australian Film Institutes' Awards for Best Screenplay and, in 1996 The United Nations Association of Australia Media Peace Award.  In 2005 he was awarded the Richard Lane Award for services to the Australian Writers' Guild. David has received four honorary doctorates and been made an Officer of the Order of Australia, as well as having been named one of Australia's Living National Treasures. David's memoir Home Truths was published by Harper Collins and shortlisted for the 2022 National Biography Award.A much lauded revival of his play Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica is currently playing a season at the Ensemble theatre in Sydney.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and a creativity coach. She immigrated to the United States from Ukraine at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy.  Her work has been featured on Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes, and many other outlets. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO's The Young Justice. She was also portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone's Seven Days graphic novel. Dr. Scarlet currently works at the Trauma and PTSD Healing Center in San Diego. Superhero Therapy http://www.superhero-therapy.com/ Josue Cardona ____ Geek Therapy https://geektherapy.org/

Tonight we belly up to the bar to talk about the United Nations Association and Sustainable Development with Kristin Manna, Dave Rice and the Vice Chairman of CAGOP Peter Kuo. We get into what they call their 17 SDG or goal that they have set globally with a plan to achieve them by 2030. So make sure your glass is full and be sure to push your stool in. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/5792587825283072   Facebook- The Above The Bar Podcast   Instagram- The Above The Bar Podcast   Twitch- The Above The Bar Podcast   Twitter- The Above The Bar Podcast    LinkedIn-The Above The Bar Podcast

Our guest this time is Larysa Grant, a Breaking Barriers Program Coordinator at Times Change Women's Employment Service, a non-profit helping women find meaningful employment. Larysa loves helping people grow in their professions and use their talents to the fullest. At Breaking Barriers, she helps women remove barriers to entering the jobs they like. She also offers training, consulting, and coaching for small - and medium-sized businesses in diversity, inclusion, leadership development and creating a sense of belonging at organizations.Questions For Larysa Include:Tell us about the mission of Times Change Women's Employment ServiceWhy should businesses care about diversity and inclusion? Why is your program free for small and medium-sized organizations? What rationale is behind this decision? Research shows that anti-bias training is not always efficient. What is the solution? How can we learn more about you and Times Change Women's Employment Service? More About Larysa GrantPrior to this Larysa was a mentoring coach with The Neighbourhood Organization in Toronto. Her responsibilities include matching job seekers with professional mentors; and coaching them in the journey of achieving professional goals.Larysa worked as a recruiter for the CDI Corporation, a professional services firm that places qualified information technology professionals with government, banking and transit agencies.She has also served as a director of the board for the United Nations Association in Canada and was a board member at the North York Women's Centre.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   

Sara Safari is an author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, electrical engineer, and advocate for women's empowerment. She received the award for The Global Citizen from United Nations Association in 2015 and serves as a board member and development director at Empower Nepali Girls foundation. Sara received the Outstanding Practice with Broad Impact award from the International Leadership Association in 2017. Safari is the founder of Climb Your Everest, a non-profit - and organization dedicated to providing "educational programs that empower marginalized women through collaborative learning of leadership skills."Sara is the first Iranian to climb the Seven Summits, the seven highest peaks in each continent. She is climbing to raise funds for seven organizations that are empowering women. She published her books “Follow my Footsteps,” “Above the Mountain Shadow,” and “Making a Difference” to share her story with the world. She is working on a featured film and a documentary with a talented team of directors and producers with extensive experience working on complex social justice issues.Connecting with SaraLinkedInResourcesDocumentary - Aftershock on NetflixTed Talk - Climb Your EverestA Quote From This Episode"It felt like my whole life was summarized into this one second. And these were the most important seconds of my life. Every single cell in my body was dancing. I felt like I was one with the whole world."About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. My Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are important views to be aware of. Nothing can replace your own research and exploration.Connect with Scott AllenWebsite

Today's guest on Moments of Clarity is Lizzie Kuoth. Whimsical, wise and courageous, Lizzy Kuoth is a woman to watch and at 30, has already lived a very full life. As a child Lizzy fled war-torn South Sudan with her grandmother and three younger brothers, spending four years in Egypt before arriving in Melbourne in 2005. Fast-forward 16 years and Lizzy is carving out her own niche at the intersection of economics, diversity and inclusion. Lizzie is a leader in the multicultural sector and adviser on refugee experience and community engagement. She passionately advocates for the advancement of these issues and works to build better, more inclusive communities. Currently, Lizzie works in health promotion and as Multicultural Officer at St Francis Xavier College, delivering and implementing programs and events to build awareness and drive change with students, families and the entire school community.  Lizzie also leads the Metropolitan Partnerships program, a Victorian State Government initiative helping to build community engagement on the economy, inclusion, and the environment to design and deliver better policy outcomes. As Member for the Inner South East Region Partnership (InnerSEMetroPartnership), she builds relationships with community and industry leaders to listen and help identify the issues that matter with a focus on youth and refugees. Lizzie is a self-described lifelong learner and is studying a business degree with a major in economics at Swinburne University and has an Advanced Diploma of Justice.  Lizzie has worked closely with many diverse groups including the City of Monash, United Nations Association of Australia, Victorian Police, White Ribbon and South Sudanese Community Association raising awareness, promoting social cohesion, gender equality and respectful relationships.   Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzy-kuoth-she-her-60a575b2/ https://twitter.com/kuothlizzy?lang=en https://www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/refugee-lizzy-kuoth-finds-home-common-ground https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/lizzy-kuoth/ https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Community/Multiculturalism/Community-Ambassador-Project/Community-Ambassador-Lizzy-Kuoth https://www.empowergirl.com.au/portfolio-item/lizzy-kuoth/ https://www.suburbandevelopment.vic.gov.au/metropolitan-partnerships/inner-south-east-partnership   Time Stamps 0:00 - 9:05 Introduction with Matt and Toby 9:06 - 32:19 Part 1 with Lizzie Kuoth 32:20 - 64:35 Part 2 with Lizzie Kuoth 64:36 - 65:49 Outro   Thank you to the team at Ex-Zero for our branding and design work and to Christian Prochilo for our music and sound editing. Thank you so much for listening to Moments of Clarity. Remember to subscribe, review and share episodes with your friends and family. You can also check out our Instagram page @momentsofclaritypodcast or our website at www.moc-pod.com.

Learn about the work being done by the United Nations Association of Australia and how to get involved as we chat with Brett Martin, the UNAA NSW Director for Members and Volunteers + Global Citizenship Pillar Lead Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Brett Martin & the United Nations Association of Australia - NSW Division His role involves supporting volunteers, developing partnerships and coordinating monthly meetups to raise awareness about UN aims and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The UNAA NSW purpose is to inform, inspire and engage Australians to create a safer, fairer and more sustainable world through a wide range of activities, including their current UN Day campaign with NSW schools, running the United Nations Diploma, and hosting a wide range of events and projects. To learn more, check out their website www.unaa,nsw.org.au and subscribe to their newsletter.  UN Day Schools Program UNAA NSW UN Diploma About the FizzicsEd podcastHosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indigenous Conservation curriculums, for elementary and high school students, are beautiful and insightful learning resource produced by the United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC). They were launched in June 2022 to coincide with Indigenous History Month and World Environment Day. In this episode, the CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada discusses these fantastic resources, how it teaches about Indigenous cultures and ways to protect the natural world. We also talk about how they can be used in schools, at home and in other informal learning settings. Jaime Webbe is the President and CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada. This curriculum combines her knowledge and background in Indigenous education and sustainability. She spent almost two decades shepherding new sustainability concepts, approaches and technologies through the transition from scientific facts to internationally recognized best practice. With the World Bank and United Nations, she built partnerships bringing new donors, stakeholders and views to the table. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaimewebbe?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-webbe-ab78164/?originalSubdomain=ca Indigenous Conservation Toolkit: http://www.unac.org/teachin United National Association in Canada: https://www.unac.org/staff Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNACanada

Guest Host Dr. Monica Hinton Guest Dr. Janina Scarlet Nearly 40% of trauma survivors drop out of therapy because they find it “too distressing.” Many also might struggle with being able to trust their therapist or find a way to express what they are going through. When trauma survivors turn to loved ones for support, many are invalidated or shamed about their reactions to their traumatic experiences. As a result, many trauma survivors experience pervasive feelings of loneliness. Some scientists call loneliness the new epidemic, while others dub loneliness “The New Smoking.” Worldwide loneliness rates have skyrocketed prior to the COVID pandemic and continue to do so. In addition to the global spikes in suicide rates, loneliness has been found to negatively impact the human immune and cardiovascular system in a similar way as smoking a pack of cigarettes per day or daily alcohol abuse. Hence, many trauma survivors turn to TV shows, books, movies, or video games for comfort as a way of managing loneliness and finding a sense of connection and belonging, especially when lacking these kinds of meaningful connections in real life. The connections that many trauma survivors forge with fictional TV shows, books, and video game characters can serve as meaningful social support systems. Many therapists and educators might believe that playing video games, reading comic books, and watching television shows are harmful to people's well-being. Thus, many well-intentioned providers and/or family members might discourage and even criticize the trauma survivor's reliance on fictional connections for comfort without realizing their potentially life-saving nature. However, more recent studies demonstrate that video games and television shows have helped people to better manage their mental health during the COVID pandemic, as well as during major life stressors, such as when undergoing a loss or a major surgery. Other studies show that popular culture can help people to become more compassionate, feel less lonely, and be more likely to engage in helping behaviors. This is where Superhero Therapy comes in. Superhero Therapy (ST) refers to incorporating popular culture into evidence-based therapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, DBT, and many others) to destigmatize the client's mental health experience and promote engagement in treatment. Above all, Superhero Therapy aims to assist the client in becoming their own version of a superhero in real life (IRL), fostering posttraumatic growth and being more willing to engage in treatment-related practices. Capes are optional. Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and a full-time geek. A Ukrainian-born refugee, she survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy. Her work has been featured on Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes, and many other outlets. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO's The Young Justice. She was also portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone's Seven Days graphic novel. Dr. Scarlet is the Lead Trauma Specialist at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Management and with the Pop Culture Hero Coalition. She authored ten books and has written chapters for fourteen others. Her books include Superhero Therapy, Harry Potter Therapy, Therapy Quest, Dark Agents, Super-Women, It Shouldn't Be This Way, and many others.

This is a Live interview with Beverley Theresa, owner of Throwdown Social Media. This will be an awesome opportunity to learn more about social media strategy from an expert who also has previous industrial real estate experience. I'm a huge fan of Beverley's, and little known fact, she is the reason I have a YouTube channel in the first place! We're going to chat about a number of topics: ✅ What social media platforms are optimal for the industrial real estate industry ✅ How industry professionals and investors can utilize social media to grow their businesses ✅ Tips and tricks to level up your social media game About Beverley: Beverley Theresa is the owner of Throwdown Social Media and helps businesses and brands win at social media marketing through consulting, training, online learning, and speaking engagements. Her hands-on experience has led her to work directly with clients such as the Rogers, United Nations Association in Canada, Cushman & Wakefield, and the Canadian Gift Association. Beverley is also a published author in Search Engine Journal's How to Dominate Social Media: A Complete Strategy Guide. With over nine years in the social media industry, she is a regular guest on podcasts, web series, and a crowd favorite featured speaker at conferences. Audiences love Beverley's humor, sass, authentic viewpoint, and real-life examples that clearly illustrate strategies and tactics to help businesses improve their social media marketing. ---- Website: hellobeverley.com Social Media: https://twitter.com/hellobeverley https://instagram.com/hellobeverley https://linkedin.com/in/hellobeverley https://facebook.com/hellobeverley -- ⚡ Become an Industrial Insider: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffit...

In this episode, we cover what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is and what the best treatment is. Come join Charlene MacPherson, LCSWC, Benjamin Taitz Registered Psychological Assistant, and our special expert guest Dr. Janina Scarlett, Licenced Clinical Psychologist where we get extra nerdy talking about Superhero Therapy and how it helps clients process PTSD!   Bio for Dr. Janina Scarlett: Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and a full-time geek. A Ukrainian-born refugee, she survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy.  Her work has been featured on Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes, and many other outlets. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO's The Young Justice. She was also portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone's Seven Days graphic novel. Dr. Scarlet currently works at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego. As always thank you to our Audio Editor Natalie Jones! You can find her portfolio at natjonesdesigner.com Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCAf_oCDWpbv3ncbYRBiHAWyvC_v8OtUrL6vSMfLELo/edit?usp=sharing

I sat down with Ukrainian-born psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and self-proclaimed geek, Dr. Janina Scarlet, whose innovative Superhero Therapy work earned her the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association and has been featured by Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes and many others. Having survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution, Janina immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 12. She is the author of 10 books, including her latest “It Shouldn't Be This Way” which offers a timely (and timeless) approach to accepting the things we just can't change.  Together we explored what the current situation in Ukraine has to teach us about how we are wired as humans, why many of us without any personal connection to Ukraine are suffering as a result of its attack, and what we can do to make a difference.

My podcast guest is Dr. Sara Safari.  This is one formidable human. Dr. Sara Safari is an author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, Electrical Engineer and advocate for women empowerment. She is the founder and president of a nonprofit called Climb Your Everest that focuses on empowering marginalized Young women through educational programs.  She has received the award for The Global Citizen from United Nations Association in 2015. She is a board member and director of development in Empower Nepali Girls foundation. She also has received the award for Outstanding Practice with Broad Impact in the area of women and leadership from International Leadership Association in 2017.   Sara will be the first Iranian in history to climb the Seven Summits, the seven highest peaks in each continent. Follow Sara on Instagram @sara.safari.everest.    

In this episode, the Everyday Nonviolence podcast explores the painful history of Indigenous Boarding Schools. We also share examples of what is being done by faith communities to address the harm caused by these church-run schools. Host Diane Sandberg speaks first with Paula Palmer, Co-Director of “Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples,” about her research into Quaker-run schools and the multi-generational damage these institutions wrought on Native communities. In a second conversation, Elona Street-Stewart, Ruling Elder and synod executive in the Presybterian Church (USA), talks with Diane about Restorative Actions, a Twin Cities initiative that invites predominantly white churches to voluntarily return the wealth that they accrued from systemic inequities back to Afro-American and Indigenous communities.  Both guests offer a variety of ways for individuals and religious communities to support and learn from Indigenous people. ABOUT THE GUESTS Paula Palmer is a sociologist, writer, and activist for human rights, social justice, and environmental protection.  As co-director of Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples, a program of Friends Peace Teams, she created and facilitates workshops on the “Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change: Toward Right Relationship with America's Native Peoples” (for adults) and “Re-Discovering America: Understanding Colonization” (for middle schools and high schools). As the 2016 Pendle Hill Cadbury Scholar, she conducted research and produced articles and videos about the role Quakers played during the era of the Indian Boarding Schools. Paula is a recipient of the Elise Boulding Peacemaker of the Year Award from the Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center; the Jack Gore Memorial Peace Award from the American Friends Service Committee; the International Human Rights Award from the United Nations Association of Boulder County; and the Multicultural Award in the “Partners” category from the Boulder County Community Action Programs.   For more information about the Toward Right Relationship ministry, please see friendspeaceteams.org/trr Elona Street-Stewart, a Delaware Nanticoke tribal member, is a Ruling Elder and Executive of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Synod of Lakes and Prairies following 20 years of service as synod staff for racial ethnic ministries and community empowerment. She has served on numerous Minnesota boards and Indigenous community organizations, including the Board of Education of Saint Paul Public Schools and the MN Council of Churches. In June, she was elected Co-Moderator of the 224th General Assembly (2020), Presbyterian Church USA, along with Gregory Bentley, pastor of Fellowship Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Alabama, becoming the first American Indian to this position.  Macalester College conferred an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for Elona in June 2021.  A 37-year resident of Minnesota, she and her husband have four adult children and 4 grandchildren.   More information about the Restorative Actions Core Team is available here: https://restorativeactions.org/   Music generously donated by bensound.com

“Start right now. Don't wait for anything to happen. Don't wait for the next car, the next house, the next relationship. Don't wait for something else to happen for you to start pursuing your dreams, to take one step towards your dreams.” - Sara Safari   Failed it! Fam, today we have an inspirational and passionate woman who converted sadness and darkness into a powerful, positive experience to help raise awareness, donate, and fight a cause that's so important. Please give a warm welcome to Dr. Sara Safari! In today's episode, Dr. Safari talks to us about: Outfluencer v. Influencer Not letting fears make decisions Women empowerment   Links from show discussions: Improve it! Five Day Challenge - scroll to the bottom and enter your email! http://www.sarasafari.com/ Climb Your Everest | Sara Safari | TEDxIHEParis Sara's Instagram http://sarasafari.com/iwanttoclimbmyEverest/ Would you like to join Sara to the entire trip to Nepal?! Contact her at Sara@empowernepaligirls.com!   About the Guest: Dr. Sara Safari is an author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, Electrical Engineer and advocate for women empowerment. She has received the award for The Global Citizen from United Nations Association in 2015. She is a board member and director of development in Empower Nepali Girls foundation. She also has received the award for Outstanding Practice with Broad Impact in the area of women and leadership from International Leadership Association in 2017. Sara will be the first Iranian in history to climb the Seven Summits, the seven highest peaks in each continent. She is climbing to raise funds for seven organizations who are empowering women.   About the Host: Erin Diehl is the founder and Chief “Yes, And” officer of improve it! and host of the failed it! Podcast. She's a performer, facilitator and professional risk-taker who lives by the mantra, “get comfortable with the uncomfortable.” Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin has created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn and grow. Her work with clients such as United Airlines, PepsiCo, Groupon, Deloitte, Motorola, Walgreens, and The Obama Foundation earned her the 2014 Chicago RedEye Big Idea Award and has nominated her for the 2015-2019 Chicago Innovations Award. This graduate from Clemson University is a former experiential marketing and recruiting professional as well as a veteran improviser from the top improvisational training programs in Chicago, including The Second City, i.O. Theater, and The Annoyance Theatre. When she is not playing pretend or facilitating, she enjoys running and beach dates with her husband and son, and their eight pound toy poodle, BIGG Diehl. You can follow the failed it! podcast on Instagram @learntoimproveit and facebook, and you can follow Erin personally on Instagram @keepinitrealdiehl here. You can also check out improve it! and how we can help your organization at www.learntoimproveit.com. We can't wait to connect with you online!  

In this episode, I speak to Anna about the opportunities available through the UNA-USA network. We discuss how college students and young professionals can get involved with the United Nations and work to shape policy on a global level. Anna Mahalak manages youth engagement initiatives for the United Nations Association of the USA, a program of the UN Foundation. Her work focuses on elevating youth voices in building public support for the UN through the UNA-USA campus chapter network, the U.S. Youth Observer program, and young professionals programming. Before joining the UN Foundation, Anna worked at The George Washington University in the Division of Student Affairs. She has a master's in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Government from The College of William and Mary.

Andrea Sullivan is the first-ever Chief Marketing Officer of the same business and brand founded by entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk at VaynerX, a global full-service agency that celebrates Gary's entrepreneurial spirit and vision for an enlightened approach to marketing that delivers business results. Prior to VaynerX, Andrea was with Omnicom and Interbrand for 16 years working on some of the biggest brands in the world. She's also personally committed to establishing gender equality. Andrea is a board member of the United Nations Association, New York, helping to take stake a stand on issues including human trafficking. Today, we are going to talk about branding, marketing, nurturing your soul, what it's been like to go through COVID in the last year, and all of the things that we've had to juggle. We talk about the different ways that you can reinvent or pivot and create the life you want. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: Why she found her “home” in Spain Defining your Reinvention moments How to recognize it's time for Reinvention How brands have this huge impact on the community VaynerX's Marketing for the Now The need for human connection Episode Highlights: Defining Your Reinvention Moments These are the eye-opening moments when you realize that as a human being, you're entitled to live that way. The moment you allow yourself to entitle yourself with that, you try to make decisions based around that. You know that life is more than just work or a job. You may love what you do with work, but that's not all you do and it's not all that you are. How to Recognize It's Time for a Reinvention Reinvention comes in all shapes and sizes. Most people think you have to hit a moment of crisis that will allow you to reevaluate and take a sharp turn. But many other times, if you just keep your eyes wide open and you don't look at "either/or" but just say “yes, and…” and really dive in, it's unbelievable what can happen. It's not even necessarily disrupting and reinventing your career, but looking at your life and taking every part of yourself. Knowing you're entitled to do that is your first step. The next is to put yourself on a path to be able to do that. At the end of the day, you just have to figure out how to be happy and live a good life. It's not that complicated. The Impact of Brands in Raising Consciousness There has been a crisis of consciousness everywhere this year. And brands now have realized their impact on communities and being able to infuse consciousness into everything is very powerful. As a community, we all can step into this. Brands even have more of an obligation to help in leaning in and bringing people together than governments and other important role models right in the world. As a leader, it's essential to be able to define these behavioral shifts, not just the marketing shifts. Such pivot allows you to not only serve your customers but lead the people as well. The Need for Human Connection As with many companies where the culture is incredibly dynamic, keeping that same enthusiasm alive is definitely a challenge. And so, you want to make everyone feel like they're close to culture. As human beings, we've got vulnerabilities and it's essential to have that space for us to be able to share things so we can continue to learn, be nurtured, and grow so we won't get stagnant. Resources Mentioned: VaynerX Marketing for the Now

Today I am joined by Michelle Kuei. She discusses how she moved from Taiwan to New York with her family. She also talks about why she wrote her books, and her work with the United Nations Association of America. Check out her work at elevatelifecoaching.org

Powerful conversation with the Founder and President of Global Hope 365 Rima Nashashibi (on the phone) about Human Trafficking.Rima Nashashibi is the Founder and President of Global Hope 365, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Orange County, dedicated to ending harmful practices towards womenand girls, specifically Child Marriage and Human Trafficking.Rima is an Internationally Recognized Speaker, Political and Community Leader, and Activist with more than 20 years of experience in public speaking, conductingseminars, and media appearances. Rima has been hosted by the U.S. Department of State as a speaker on American Politics and training women to run for office in various countries.Rima is a Recipient of Numerous Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly Awards. Most recently, Rima was nominated as one of Orange County Business Journal'stop businesswomen in Orange County, October 2020, and selected to receive a Congressional Woman of the Year Award in March 2020.Rima serves on the Board of Directors of the United Nations Association of Orange County, the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, and many other local and national nonprofits. Rima has been active in Orange County politics for approximately three decades and is a past President of the National Women Political Caucus ofOrange County, a nonpartisan organization committed to electing more women into office.Global Hope 365: https://www.globalhope365.org/The CA Coalition to End Child Marriage: https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage.org/Join our advocacy efforts to End Child Marriage here https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage.org/advocacy/Partner with us to End Child Marriage https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage.org/join-us/Help us continue with our efforts https://www.globalhope365.org/donateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalHope365Twitter: https://twitter.com/Globalhope365Email us: Rima@GlobalHope365.orgStandard Human Trafficking resourcesReports Of Child Exploitation, Trafficking Increase During PandemicOnline child sex abuse reports surge as kids spend more time on computers amid coronavirus5 internet filtering services for families https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/kids-online-more-thanks-to-covid-19-here-are-five-internet-filtering-services-for-families/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ncose

  Think of this, taking risky challenges like climbing Mt. Everest to support and empower women and girls. Can you do it? Surviving an earthquake on top of the highest mountain in the world, perhaps? Well, our guest on the show today has gone through all that and went back again to empower even more women.   Sara Safari is the first Iranian to climb the seven summits - the seven highest peaks across all continents. She supports and empowers women in Nepal to get out of the traps of being trafficked, abused at home, and denied an education. She studied electrical engineering then practiced teaching before migrating to the United States and developing the idea of climbing mountains to empower women and girls.   Listen in to hear the inspiring story of how Sara came near to death after experiencing an earthquake while climbing Mt. Everest and instead of giving up, she became more determined. You will learn the importance of recognizing your privilege and choosing to give to the less fortunate with all your heart.   Key Takeaways: How to value yourself as a person to change the world. The importance of starting from where you are instead of seeking out all the answers. Taking up challenges to empower women and vulnerable people of the community. Learning to recognize your privilege and take responsibility of giving back to the less fortunate. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts. Episode Timeline: [0:41] Intro [4:46] She describes her early life and how she transformed from a self-conscious girl to empowering other women. [8:18] When she shifted to an inspiring confident woman after sharing her story. [11:32] Why you don't need to have all the answers and instead start from where you are. [15:31] She explains when and why she decided to climb mountains to empower women even with all the challenges that came with it. [19:59] She describes her experience with an earthquake while in the middle of climbing Mt. Everest. [25:52] The experience that encouraged Sara to climb all the seven peaks of the world. [30:30] How her experiences climbing mountains have changed how she views the world. [33:53] She describes some of the projects she and the women and girls she helps are currently pursuing.   Standout Quotes:   “Each one of us has a very unique interesting story, it might seem like a very normal story for us but for other people, it might be inspiring and helpful.”- Sara Safari [9:31]   “You don't have to have all the answers right now, just start from somewhere.” - Sara Safari [12:08]   “If you build your life somehow that is based on your values system, based on the things that you really care about, nothing can move it.”- Sara Safari [14:25]   “My experiences in the mountains gave me so much perspective towards life, I don't give myself permission to complain anymore.” - Sara Safari [31:03] Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel At cathleenmerkel.com On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel   Find | Sara Safari Websites: Climb Your Everest Empower Nepali Girls   On Facebook On Instagram On LinkedIn TEDx Paris Book: Above the Mountain Shadow   SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.   Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here   About Cathleen:   As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!    Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.      At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.        With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.   Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences' –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!   Tune in here:  https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K  https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ      About Sara Safari   Sara Safari is an author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, Electrical Engineer and advocate for women empowerment. She has received the award for The Global Citizen from United Nations Association in 2015. She is a board member and director of development in Empower Nepali Girls foundation. She also has received the award for Outstanding Practice with Broad Impact in the area of women and leadership from International Leadership Association in 2017.   Sara will be the first Iranian in history to climb the Seven Summits, the seven highest peaks in each continent. She is climbing to raise funds for seven organizations who are empowering women. She published her books “Follow my Footsteps”, “Above the Mountain Shadow” and “Making a Difference” to share her story with the world. She is working on a featured film and a documentary with a talented team of directors and producers who have extensive experience working on complex social justice issues.