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In this episode of What The Fundraising, Mallory dives deep into a conversation with the trailblazing Birgit Smith Burton. With nearly four decades of experience in fundraising, Birgit has broken barriers, created spaces for belonging, and pushed for systemic change in the nonprofit sector. She shares her journey—from being the first frontline fundraiser of color at Georgia Tech to founding the African American Development Officers (AADO) network, now a thriving community of nearly 4,000 members. Birgit and Mallory discuss the challenges of leadership, the weight of being a change-maker, and the importance of diverse voices in decision-making spaces. She also gets candid about the personal experiences that shaped her resilience and the mentors who encouraged her to stay the course. Birgit Smith Burton is the founder and CEO of the African American Development Officers Network and the Immediate Past Chair of the AFP Global Board. She is a seasoned fundraising professional with nearly four decades of experience in the field. She dedicated 11 years of her career to the United Negro College Fund, where they developed their foundational skills in fundraising. Following that, she spent 26 years at the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in foundation relations. After retiring from Georgia Institute in 2021, she continued to contribute as a consultant. She joined us today to talk about the challenges and personal impact of addressing systemic inequities in the fundraising sector. In this episode, you will be able to; Learn how life changes can be painful but also build resilience and adaptability at the same time. Discover the racism and systemic issues in the nonprofit landscape. Learn about the importance of surrounding yourself with good mentors. Learn why it is important to learn to make hard decisions as a leader. Discover the merits of diverse voices in leadership positions. Get all the resources from today's episode here. Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point
Episode 118: THAT is What She Believes?! Welcome to Episode 118 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, SkyE and Sylvs welcome Thombomb to talk about the SheBelieves final the USWNT played against Japan. They talk about why the Red White and Blue don't go vroom any more and why pain caving is still happening. Then SkyE and Sylvs share interviews they did in collaboration with the Black Women's Players Collective for their Elevate The Next Clinic held in partnership with Football For Her's Footy Friday. They talk to BWPC's Kayla Mills, Soccer Mama Amber, South LA Wolves Girls Squad and Coach Adonis. Thom and Sylvs dive into some WSL action in England. Lastly the group reviews the new NWSL kits and previews the upcoming NWSL season with some Hits and Riffs. Come vibe!! Make sure you check out our Watch Along with the Black Soccer Coaches live on YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@sheabutterfc ThomBomb on Instagram at ThomBomb & BlueSky @thombomb816.bsky.social and support Shades of Blue Network: https://www.instagram.com/shadesofbluenw/ As noted in this episode we are dropping merchandise celebrating HBCUs for Black History Year: “Elevate, Celebrate, Educate. These are three words that get to the heart of why Shea Butter FC was created. We elevate and celebrate Black women in the game through education and community building. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have lived these principles in support of Black people in America since Reconstruction. It felt right to throw our support behind these institutions that elevate Black intelligence and talent, celebrate our many accomplishments and leaders, and educate Black people in a country that continues to fight against it. Furthermore, HBCUs have men's and women's soccer programs that are rarely amplified, despite their success. We want to change that. You can join the movement to Elevate HBCU Soccer with this merch. Tell your family, tell your friends, and support your favorite HBCU by choosing from our many color combinations. HBCUs and young Black people need us now more than ever! Grab your gear here! *A portion of sales for this line will be donated to the United Negro College Fund. To find out more about UNCF, pleases read their mission here Make sure you subscribe and dive into On the 2 and the 4: A SheaButter FC Newsletter! ,our official newsletter for Shea Butter Football Club, bringing content to you in a new way, so you can continue to moisturize your skin and lay your edges. We're bringing you weekly content from the team so you get to know us a bit better. Of course we're going to bring you stats and match recaps and some lessons about the game. But, you'll also get our unique stories and perspectives on the game and the culture and how they intersect. Check it out at https://sheabutterfc.beehiiv.com/subscribe As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on: Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc SBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.com Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode. Follow her on ig : alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS The photo in this episode of Jaedyn Shaw and Lily Yohannes was captured by various photographers from AP Press and US Soccer who captured the game in San Diego, California.
Shea Butter FC hosts SkyE and Sylvs join Sarah to share why they wanted to start a podcast and help change American soccer culture. Plus, they chat SheBelieves Cup, the upcoming NWSL season and how soccer in the U.S. can be better at making Black players, players of color and fans from different backgrounds feel safe and welcome. Plus, the Washington Mystics finally make a move, Texas hoops is tops for the first time since producer Mish was 6, and a friend of the show is #winning. See Kim Mulkey’s meme-worthy glare here Listen to the Shea Butter FC podcast here Grab your Shea Butter FC HBCU merch here Donate directly to the United Negro College Fund here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Episode 117 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are joined by Deacon Skyscraper aka André Carlisle and Lady Statue of Liberty aka Coach Courtney Stith of Diaspora United for the Part Two of the cross over to talk about the beginning of the SheBelieves Tournament, reflect on Emma Hayes tenure so far and delve into how her approach to changing the culture of US Soccer will have to include anti- racism work. Then we briefly review the upcoming NWSL season, and give their Hits and Riffs/Food Takes in a special edition of our segments in celebration of Black History Year. Come Vibe! As noted in this episode we are dropping merchandise celebrating HBCUs for Black History Year: “Elevate, Celebrate, Educate. These are three words that get to the heart of why Shea Butter FC was created. We elevate and celebrate Black women in the game through education and community building. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have lived these principles in support of Black people in America since Reconstruction. It felt right to throw our support behind these institutions that elevate Black intelligence and talent, celebrate our many accomplishments and leaders, and educate Black people in a country that continues to fight against it. Furthermore, HBCUs have men's and women's soccer programs that are rarely amplified, despite their success. We want to change that. You can join the movement to Elevate HBCU Soccer with this merch. Tell your family, tell your friends, and support your favorite HBCU by choosing from our many color combinations. HBCUs and young Black people need us now more than ever! Grab your gear here! *A portion of sales for this line will be donated to the United Negro College Fund. To find out more about UNCF, pleases read their mission here Make sure you subscribe and dive into On the 2 and the 4: A SheaButter FC Newsletter! ,our official newsletter for Shea Butter Football Club, bringing content to you in a new way, so you can continue to moisturize your skin and lay your edges. We're bringing you weekly content from the team so you get to know us a bit better. Of course we're going to bring you stats and match recaps and some lessons about the game. But, you'll also get our unique stories and perspectives on the game and the culture and how they intersect. Check it out at https://sheabutterfc.beehiiv.com/subscribe As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase atbounceless.com. More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on: Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc SBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.com Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode. Follow her on ig : alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS The photos features in this episode were captured by various photographers from AP Press and US Soccer who captured the game in Houston, Texas.
If you don't know John McDermott, he's been the guardian of Jimi Hendrix's musical legacy for nearly 30 years. He's the kind of guy with stories you can't Google, insights you can't fake, and a lot of passion for preserving one of rock's greatest icons. We talked about everything from Hendrix's unreleased gems to their upcoming Experience Hendrix tour coming to the Fox Theatre on March 22nd. The Magic of the Fox Theatre First, McDermott talked about his upcoming concert at the Fox Theatre. John said it's one of the best places to perform. "We've played the Fox five times, and the crowd's energy is just incredible, it's not like playing a generic performing arts center where it's just another stop on a subscription series. These fans are passionate. They show up because they love the music." A Lifelong Journey with Jimi Now, how exactly does one become the catalog director for Jimi Hendrix? I asked John, and he dove right in. It started in 1992 when he co-wrote a book called Hendrix: Setting the Record Straight with Eddie Kramer. A year later, John helped produce a tribute album, Stone Free, which raised scholarship funds in Jimi's name through the United Negro College Fund. In the mid-1990s, John helped the Hendrix family win a long legal battle to regain control of Jimi's music. "When they finally won the rights, they asked me to manage the catalog," he explained. "Our first release was in 1997, and I've been doing it ever since." From curating historic releases to creating documentaries, John's helped make sure Hendrix's music remains timeless. How Many Hendrix Songs Are Still Unreleased? Every Hendrix fan has wondered: Is there anything left in the archives? According to John, the answer is, "Yes, but not as much." Over the years, his team has dug deep to release unreleased tracks, documentaries, and live sessions. "We're definitely closer to the end of the archive than we were 20 or 25 years ago," he admitted, "but every now and then, something new surprises us." Case in point? A few years ago, they uncovered a never-before-heard 1967 recording of Hendrix at the Hollywood Bowl. Want to know how early this was? It happened before Are You Experienced? It even dropped in the U.S. That's serious history right there. Why Hendrix Still Resonates When I asked about Hendrix's lasting legacy, John said, "Every generation rediscovers him." From Prince to Stevie Ray Vaughan to John Mayer, Hendrix's influence is woven into the DNA of music. "Jimi's music is timeless," John said. People hear it in movies, commercials, or even on the radio and are driven to find out more. His music speaks for itself—you don't have to hard-sell it." Even in pop culture, Hendrix's impact is everywhere. Quick example? Hulk Hogan famously strutted into the ring to "Voodoo Child." And John lit up when I threw that out there. "Yeah, that's a great example! And people like Paul McCartney still tell stories about their friendship with Jimi on stage. It's amazing how his influence just keeps going." The Experience Hendrix Tour Here's the part you need to know about—the Experience Hendrix tour. If you're even remotely into guitar legends, this is the show for you. John explained why it's such a hit. "It's not just a loose jam session," he said. "It's collaborative. You'll hear the Hendrix songs you know and love, but you'll also discover new artists who bring their own energy to the legacy." The lineup is stacked—think Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson, and Marcus King, just to name a few. "These artists come because Jimi inspired them in different ways," John added. "It's a common denominator for audiences. People might come in because they're fans of one artist, but by the end of the night, they leave blown away by others." Oh, and if you happen to be at the Fox Theatre on March 22nd? Keep an eye out for surprise appearances. John flat-out said they love throwing unexpected guests into the mix. Hendrix Memorabilia: What's Left? John said Jimi was more of an "off-the-rack" kind of guy when it came to guitars. "He usually had a black Strat, a white Strat, and a Flying V," he shared. "Sometimes a Gibson Les Paul Jr. for blues numbers." Many of Jimi's personal items and stage gear now reside in museums, including the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Seeing them up close makes Hendrix feel real. "His dad, Al Hendrix, wanted these items shared with fans," John said. "It's incredible to see someone connect with a piece of Jimi's history in person." What's Next For The Hendrix Estate? John said the Electric Lady Studios project has been a big focus, "If we find more material that deepens fans' appreciation of Jimi, we'll explore ways to share it." If you're in Detroit on March 22nd, do yourself a favor and Experience Hendrix (literally) at the Fox Theatre. Trust me, this tour isn't just a concert—it's a celebration of a legend. See you there!
has a business degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online and her company Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Jennifer Ledwith. Talking Points/Questions * 1. Why are HBCUs relevant?Mr. McDonald, in your interview with Stacy Spratt of the United Negro College Fund, you mentioned the number of successful Black professionals who are products of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Moreover, I've seen this success in my family, which hails from Bain Street (yes – that Bain Street in Kashmere Gardens), beginning with my grandfather, an alumnus of Texas College and Texas Southern University. 2. Whether students select an HBCU or a PWI, it's important for them to have choices. Test scores unlock access to scholarships and academic programs. Often, African Americans are locked out of these opportunities: on average, African Americans score a 908 (out of 1600) on the SAT and a 16 (out of 36) on the ACT. 3. PSAT, SAT, and ACT aren't for Black kids? Why should we bother?We should bother because of the opportunities for scholarships and the opportunities to improve literacy. 4. When should my child start preparing for college? 5. Understood from a young age that education and literacy were crucial to success. 6. People told her that her mother — a single parent with serious debt and no child support — made too much money for her to get any free money for college. 7. She didn't finish in the top 10% of her high school class (which is academic poison in her home state of Texas). #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
has a business degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online and her company Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Jennifer Ledwith. Talking Points/Questions * 1. Why are HBCUs relevant?Mr. McDonald, in your interview with Stacy Spratt of the United Negro College Fund, you mentioned the number of successful Black professionals who are products of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Moreover, I've seen this success in my family, which hails from Bain Street (yes – that Bain Street in Kashmere Gardens), beginning with my grandfather, an alumnus of Texas College and Texas Southern University. 2. Whether students select an HBCU or a PWI, it's important for them to have choices. Test scores unlock access to scholarships and academic programs. Often, African Americans are locked out of these opportunities: on average, African Americans score a 908 (out of 1600) on the SAT and a 16 (out of 36) on the ACT. 3. PSAT, SAT, and ACT aren't for Black kids? Why should we bother?We should bother because of the opportunities for scholarships and the opportunities to improve literacy. 4. When should my child start preparing for college? 5. Understood from a young age that education and literacy were crucial to success. 6. People told her that her mother — a single parent with serious debt and no child support — made too much money for her to get any free money for college. 7. She didn't finish in the top 10% of her high school class (which is academic poison in her home state of Texas). #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
has a business degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online and her company Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Jennifer Ledwith. Talking Points/Questions * 1. Why are HBCUs relevant?Mr. McDonald, in your interview with Stacy Spratt of the United Negro College Fund, you mentioned the number of successful Black professionals who are products of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Moreover, I've seen this success in my family, which hails from Bain Street (yes – that Bain Street in Kashmere Gardens), beginning with my grandfather, an alumnus of Texas College and Texas Southern University. 2. Whether students select an HBCU or a PWI, it's important for them to have choices. Test scores unlock access to scholarships and academic programs. Often, African Americans are locked out of these opportunities: on average, African Americans score a 908 (out of 1600) on the SAT and a 16 (out of 36) on the ACT. 3. PSAT, SAT, and ACT aren't for Black kids? Why should we bother?We should bother because of the opportunities for scholarships and the opportunities to improve literacy. 4. When should my child start preparing for college? 5. Understood from a young age that education and literacy were crucial to success. 6. People told her that her mother — a single parent with serious debt and no child support — made too much money for her to get any free money for college. 7. She didn't finish in the top 10% of her high school class (which is academic poison in her home state of Texas). #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer, Rushion McDonald, interviewed Stacy Spratt. She has worked with the United Negro College Fund for 15 years and has been the Director for The Empower Me Tour for ten years. Her mission is to help provide resources for minority students in areas that do not have any HBCU colleges. She is a proud Clark Atlanta University graduate and a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member. UNCF is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. UNCF Empowerment Tour is one of the leading programs that tours the country to provide job and scholarship opportunities. #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer, Rushion McDonald, interviewed Stacy Spratt. She has worked with the United Negro College Fund for 15 years and has been the Director for The Empower Me Tour for ten years. Her mission is to help provide resources for minority students in areas that do not have any HBCU colleges. She is a proud Clark Atlanta University graduate and a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member. UNCF is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. UNCF Empowerment Tour is one of the leading programs that tours the country to provide job and scholarship opportunities. #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jessica Pishko is a journalist and lawyer. She joins “Closer Look,” to discuss her new book, "The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy." Plus, the United Negro College Fund awards more than $ 1 million in scholarships to students of color every year. This year marks the organization's 80th anniversary. Its theme is “Honoring the Legacy, Transforming the Future.” Justine Boyd, UNCF's assistant vice president of regional development, talks with Rose about how the organization is celebrating 80 years and continuing its mission to connect students of color with a college education. Lastly, Brandy Stanfield-Nagel, is co-director of the Georgia Tech Food and Beverage Accelerator, along with Aubrey Lenyard, who is also the founder of AubSauce. They discuss the launch of their new program created to help entrepreneurs get their food and beverage products on grocery store shelves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Comedian Jon Laster returns for his third appearance on Working It Out. Longtime friends from the Comedy Cellar, Mike and Jon catch up on Jon's app Blapp, which highlights black-owned businesses, Jon's more personal comedy material about his struggles with alcoholism, and why Jon calls his company “Thanks Mom.” Plus, Mike and Jon ponder how it is that Mike, despite working in nightclubs, has never even seen cocaine.Please consider donating to the United Negro College Fund
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1240, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: I Read It On A Bumper Sticker 1: "Save water" do this "with a friend". shower. 2: "What if" this kids' dance song "is what it's all about?". "The Hokey Pokey". 3: Punning on a slogan of the United Negro College Fund, "A waist is a terrible thing to...". mind. 4: "Never play leap frog with" this mythical animal, if you get my point. the unicorn. 5: "Does the name" of this physiologist "ring a bell?". Pavlov. Round 2. Category: South Park 1: Everglades National Park in this Southern state is the USA's largest subtropical wilderness. Florida. 2: Atlanta's Freedom Park features a sculpture of this iconic Baptist minister, his arm outstretched. Martin Luther King Jr.. 3: National parks in the south of this state include Sitka and Glacier Bay. Alaska. 4: S. Montana's Electric Peak, named for the electrical charge experienced by climbers in 1872, is in this natl. park. Yellowstone. 5: Southeast of Mt. Rushmore lies Badlands National Park in this state. South Dakota. Round 3. Category: Round The World. With Round in quotation marks 1: Charing Cross and Covent Garden are stops on it. the Underground. 2: Winchester, England, claims to have this, 18 feet in diameter. Round Table. 3: September is when thousands of rodeo fans are driven into northeast Oregon for the annual Pendleton this. Roundup. 4: West of London, the Denham this connects traffic on the A40 and the M40. a roundabout. 5: Hotspots at the Battle of Gettysburg included Devil's Den, the Peach Orchard and Little this. Round Top. Round 4. Category: Your Mama! 1: Cain, Biblically speaking. Eve. 2: First kids Lynda Bird and Luci Baines. Lady Bird Johnson. 3: TV's Marcia, Jan and CIndy. Carol Brady. 4: Writer Mary Shelley. Mary Wollstonecraft. 5: Greek god Ares. Hera. Round 5. Category: An Attractive Preposition 1: When not in its usual time context, it can mean "in the presence of". before. 2: In old song titles, it precedes "The Sad Sea Waves" and "The Light Of The Silvery Moon". by. 3: To bet that the Rams and Colts will combine to score more than 42 points it to "take" this. the over. 4: It can precede "the curve", "the times", or in a Smithereens song, "The Wall of Sleep". behind. 5: Just once, this word wants to be used without its companion and synonym, the word "between". betwixt. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used
In this episode, we meet with Alexa White - Alexa White's dedication to sustainable agriculture and environmental justice is clearly demonstrated through her Ph.D. candidacy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. Her work, grounded in agroecology and biology, critically assesses sustainable agriculture's biophysical indicators and probes the efficacy of international climate governance, particularly in light of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Alexa's significant contributions were recognized in 2023 with the prestigious Federation of American Scientists Policy Entrepreneurship Award, an honor she shared with notable figures including Director Christopher Nolan, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Dr. Alondra Nelson. This accolade celebrated her pivotal role in establishing the AYA Research Institute, a think tank dedicated to progressive environmental justice policy. In her role as a Senior Harvard Climate Justice Design Fellow, Alexa has been instrumental in developing innovative environmental justice screening and mapping tools for governmental bodies in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Her expertise in this field also led to a collaboration with the White House Council for Environmental Quality, where she played a key role in developing the inaugural Justice40 tracker and report, further cementing her position as a leader in sustainable development and environmental justice. Alexa's groundbreaking research in food sovereignty and justice earned her the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Conservation Leadership Award in 2020, underscoring her contributions to the field. Her active participation on the boards of the United Negro College Fund and the Edfu Foundation serves as evidence that her leadership goes beyond research. Moreover, as a 2022 Columbia Mailman School of Public Health Agents of Change in Environmental Justice Senior Fellow, Alexa has harnessed her skills as a storyteller to eloquently share her experiences and insights, further amplifying her impact in the realms of environmental justice and sustainable agriculture. We learn about food sovereignty and the right to have control over your food We learn about agricultural and food policy We learn about how representation and leadership of people of color in environmental justice work is crucial Follow and connect with Alexa on socials: Instagram: @alexabwhite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-white-a1214987/ Check out Alexa's website: alexawhite.co Check out an opinion piece Alexa wrote: https://www.ehn.org/supporting-small-scale-farmers-2664302999.html
For 80 years, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been the nation's largest guiding light in propelling our nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)--which educate and support the largest number of the nation's Black professionals.rnrnThe City Club is proud to partner with UNCF as it marks this milestone to foster a stronger, more inclusive Cleveland community by enhancing educational opportunities for underrepresented students in the region. WKYC's Danita Harris will sit down in conversation with Steve Phillips, author of The New York Times bestseller Brown Is the New White and the newly released national bestselling book How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good.
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1152, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Cities Through Time 1: A brief civil war took place in this capital after Finland declared independence from Russia in 1917. Helsinki. 2: Before 1918 Guangzhou was known by this name; a Chinese language still reminds us of it. Canton. 3: A team name came from this word that preceded "67" in the name of a 1967 Montreal happening. Expos. 4: In 1535 Lima was founded by Pizarro as Ciudad de los Reyes, meaning this. City of Kings. 5: About 1,000 years ago, Casablanca was a village of these double-talk people. the Berbers. Round 2. Category: Gangsters 1: While Bugsy Siegel was being shot in B. H., Meyer Lansky's goons were walking into a hotel in this city and taking over. Las Vegas. 2: He's quoted as saying, "They've hung everything on me but the Chicago Fire". Al Capone. 3: Arnold "The Brain" Rothstein was accused of masterminding the big fix of this in 1919; it wasn't proved. World Series. 4: Gangster Louis Amberg was just "Pretty" while Charles Floyd was nicknamed this. "Pretty Boy". 5: His brother Buck was part of his gang, as was his moll Bonnie. Clyde Barrow. Round 3. Category: .Organizations 1: uncf.org: where "a mind is a terrible thing to waste". the United Negro College Fund. 2: pbk.org: it's an honor--society. Phi Beta Kappa. 3: kofc.org: these "Knights" who contribute more than $150 million to charitable needs and projects annually. the Knights of Columbus. 4: nrdc.org: the "Defense Council" for these. Natural Resources. 5: cfa.org: the "Association" of these people, lovers of felines. Cat Fanciers'. Round 4. Category: The Lore Of The Land 1: The feathers of this creature of Russian legend that lent its name to a ballet were said to provide beauty and protection upon the earth. firebird. 2: We pulled some strings to tell you about Dagda, a deity in Irish folklore who played this instrument to put enemies to sleep. the harp. 3: He wrote a verse play about the Scandinavian folk hero Peer Gynt and Edvard Grieg wrote music to go with it. Ibsen. 4: Georgia's state flower is this people's rose; legend says one grew along the trail at each spot where their tears fell. Cherokee. 5: A spider and a trickster god whose origins are in West Africa lives as Mr. Nancy in "Anansi Boys" by this writer. Neil Gaiman. Round 5. Category: Rainy Day P.E. 1: I'm so good at catching the rubber ball in this game that all my teammates are getting back in. dodgeball. 2: In half-court basketball, you do this to start the game, pass the ball to the defender who passes it back to you. checking. 3: Rope climbing today! It looks so easy on the NBC show called this "warrior". American Ninja. 4: We have to practice this "shapely" dance, because I haven't do-si-doed very much. square dancing. 5: Badminton is fun indoors, where you are less likely to lose the "birdie", AKA this projectile. the shuttlecock. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer, Rushion McDonald, interviews Stacy Spratt. She has worked with the United Negro College Fund for 15 years and has been the Director for The Empower Me Tour for ten years. Her mission is to help provide resources for minority students in areas that do not have any HBCU colleges. She is a proud Clark Atlanta University graduate and a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member. UNCF is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. UNCF Empowerment Tour is one of the leading programs that tours the country to provide job and scholarship opportunities.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer, Rushion McDonald, interviews Stacy Spratt. She has worked with the United Negro College Fund for 15 years and has been the Director for The Empower Me Tour for ten years. Her mission is to help provide resources for minority students in areas that do not have any HBCU colleges. She is a proud Clark Atlanta University graduate and a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member. UNCF is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. UNCF Empowerment Tour is one of the leading programs that tours the country to provide job and scholarship opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, joins Tavis to talk about the 80th anniversary of the organization.
Taliah Givens is a dynamic force who seamlessly blends the roles of educator, engineer, author, and entrepreneur. With over 20-years of leadership in national education organizations, including Jobs for America's Graduates, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and the United Negro College Fund, Taliah significantly improved educational opportunities and career attainment for over 1000 students and impacted educators, parents, and policy makers nationwide. As an actual "hidden figure," she achieved the groundbreaking feat of becoming the first African-American woman to secure dual engineering degrees from Alabama A&M University and the Georgia Institute of Technology, through a full scholarship and over $100,000 in merit-based awards leading to a master's in public administration.Originating from Paterson, NJ, her empowering message from her book and study guide, "Worth the Investment" resonates through conferences, podcasts, and magazines, transforming audiences to develop their inner G.R.I.T. along the 5-Areas of Achievement connecting passion to purpose.
The United Negro College Fund received a $100 million grant to help increase endowments for historically Black colleges and universities. The donation from the Lilly Endowment is the single largest unrestricted private grant in the organization's history and its purpose is to increase funding for its 37 member institutions. Geoff Bennett discussed more with UNCF President and CEO Michael Lomax. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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ELGIN CHARLES, known the world over as the “Emperor of Hair”, has been the proprietor of his upscale beauty salon in the heart of Beverly Hills for more than 25 years. The San Antonio, TX native can best be described as a scholar and creative genius; due in part to rearing from both his father, a biochemist, and his mother, an award-winning blues singer. Never one to rest on his laurels, Elgin decided to walk away from a highly successful career in finance at Smith Barney in his early 20s, in pursuit of his passion – hair! His innovative styles and techniques have generated widespread adulation. His client roster has included: Lala Anthony, The Kardashians, Joan Collins, Diahann Carroll, Drew Barrymore, Serena Williams, Gabrielle Union, Joy Behar, Estelle, Verdine White, Star Jones, Natalie Cole, Tia & Tamera Mowry, Baroness Monica von Neumann, and countless other notables. With a background in biology and chemistry from St. Mary's University, Elgin has developed his own signature line of luxury hair care products that fosters the needs of those with varying styles and types of hair. His principles for attaining one's beauty and life goals can be found in his top-selling book, Believe It, Conceive It, Achieve It. Now sitting atop the tonsorial heap, Mr. Charles continues to expand upon his globally recognized brand. Additional salon locations, a school of cosmetology, and an expanded product line are all in the works. Elgin Charles is an undeniable force and an icon in the multi-billion dollar beauty industry, with his sights now set on conquering the literary world. A uniquely triumphant and candidly unnerving read, his second book, By The Way, serves a completely raw depiction of a life lived fearlessly and out loud, despite the odds and the spiritual warfare raging within. Elgin and his ex-wife, television icon Jackée Harry, have a son together, Frank; a graduate of Beverly Hills High and an aspiring professional boxer. In addition to family, Elgin, a known philanthropist, is giving of his time and resources to a number of causes; chiefly, United Way, United Negro College Fund, Women's International Center, and Daughter's Of Power. Elgin is also a very giving performer, with his talents venturing far beyond the beauty industry. He has made appearances in Chris Rock's critically-acclaimed documentary Good Hair, the Style Network's Split Ends, countless talk shows, including Oprah, The View, The Talk, and Wendy Williams, and has even starred in his own top-rated VH1 docuseries, Beverly Hills Fabulous. If ever there were a person who represented both diversity and an exceptional business acumen, it would be Elgin Charles. In knowing this, Mr. Charles felt inclined to embark upon a mission that allows him to serve as a vessel for others to achieve greatness. He founded DIBS, the Diversity In Business Summit, solely for that reason. The annual event seeks to strengthen the presence of diversity and inclusion across all industries, end discrimination against underrepresented individuals in the workplace, and identify clearer paths to equal opportunities for all. Elgin Charles Beverly Hills
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ELGIN CHARLES, known the world over as the “Emperor of Hair”, has been the proprietor of his upscale beauty salon in the heart of Beverly Hills for more than 25 years. The San Antonio, TX native can best be described as a scholar and creative genius; due in part to rearing from both his father, a biochemist, and his mother, an award-winning blues singer. Never one to rest on his laurels, Elgin decided to walk away from a highly successful career in finance at Smith Barney in his early 20s, in pursuit of his passion – hair! His innovative styles and techniques have generated widespread adulation. His client roster has included: Lala Anthony, The Kardashians, Joan Collins, Diahann Carroll, Drew Barrymore, Serena Williams, Gabrielle Union, Joy Behar, Estelle, Verdine White, Star Jones, Natalie Cole, Tia & Tamera Mowry, Baroness Monica von Neumann, and countless other notables. With a background in biology and chemistry from St. Mary's University, Elgin has developed his own signature line of luxury hair care products that fosters the needs of those with varying styles and types of hair. His principles for attaining one's beauty and life goals can be found in his top-selling book, Believe It, Conceive It, Achieve It. Now sitting atop the tonsorial heap, Mr. Charles continues to expand upon his globally recognized brand. Additional salon locations, a school of cosmetology, and an expanded product line are all in the works. Elgin Charles is an undeniable force and an icon in the multi-billion dollar beauty industry, with his sights now set on conquering the literary world. A uniquely triumphant and candidly unnerving read, his second book, By The Way, serves a completely raw depiction of a life lived fearlessly and out loud, despite the odds and the spiritual warfare raging within. Elgin and his ex-wife, television icon Jackée Harry, have a son together, Frank; a graduate of Beverly Hills High and an aspiring professional boxer. In addition to family, Elgin, a known philanthropist, is giving of his time and resources to a number of causes; chiefly, United Way, United Negro College Fund, Women's International Center, and Daughter's Of Power. Elgin is also a very giving performer, with his talents venturing far beyond the beauty industry. He has made appearances in Chris Rock's critically-acclaimed documentary Good Hair, the Style Network's Split Ends, countless talk shows, including Oprah, The View, The Talk, and Wendy Williams, and has even starred in his own top-rated VH1 docuseries, Beverly Hills Fabulous. If ever there were a person who represented both diversity and an exceptional business acumen, it would be Elgin Charles. In knowing this, Mr. Charles felt inclined to embark upon a mission that allows him to serve as a vessel for others to achieve greatness. He founded DIBS, the Diversity In Business Summit, solely for that reason. The annual event seeks to strengthen the presence of diversity and inclusion across all industries, end discrimination against underrepresented individuals in the workplace, and identify clearer paths to equal opportunities for all. Elgin Charles Beverly Hills
Welcome to the final episode of season one of my podcast, "Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson." I'd love to bring you another season and I still have a lot of people I want to speak with to tell their stories of how Michael Jackson helped them in their time of need or contributed to their recovery from illnesses or people that were just first-hand witness to his many humanitarian acts. But to bring you these stories, I really need you to subscribe to the podcast, subscribe on Apple podcasts, on Spotify to my YouTube channel and share the stories. There's so many great stories of Michael Jackson's humanitarian endeavors out there, and they're not something that the mainstream media like to talk about. So please share the stories and support the show and hopefully I'll see you in season two of the #HumanitarianMJ podcast. Now, I have two very special guests today. Michael Jackson donated many times to the United Negro College Fund and to this day is one of their highest contributors.Kenya Gray was a recipient of the UNCF Michael Jackson Scholarship in the 90's and thanks to the fund, went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication with highest honors and in a full circle moment, she's gone on to become the Director of Scholarships for the UNCF and now manages two of the three scholarships that she received, the Michael Jackson Scholarship and also the Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation Scholarship. So Kenya joins me today alongside UNCF's communication manager Roy Betts.Support, donate or get to know more about UNCF HEREBuy the book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson” HEREHumanitarianMJ TwitterHumanitarianMJ InstaHumanitarianMJ FacebookHumanitarianMJ YouTubeHumanitarianMJ TikTokPaul Dwyer InstaPaul Dwyer TwitterSupport the show
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Dr. Zillah Fluker, Director for Executive Leadership at the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF's) Institute for Capacity Building YOUR cohost is David Lind, Director of International Programs at Syracuse University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU Why does Zillah believe College Presidents, HBCU Presidents in particular, need to be brand ambassadors? How is the Institute for Capacity Building supporting HBCU Presidents & preparing to help all College Presidents? What does Zillah see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR #EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR #EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Support #EdUp We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message
"HBCUs do more with less." All month long theGrio is highlighting HBCU life, and Michael Harriot welcomes Ed Smith-Lewis from United Negro College Fund to discuss an exciting new investment that will enrich the college experience for students nationwide. The HBCU Transformation Project has received a $124M investment from Blue Meridian Partners to increase enrollment, improve efficiency, and restore struggling infrastructure. The pair discuss the value of focusing on HBCU campus needs just as much as student scholarships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strong organizations need passionate, competent, well-trained leaders. In this episode, we talk to The Board Pro, Christal Cherry, about her essential Steps to Build a More Engaged Board, plus other helpful tools like Board Maps and onboarding.About Christal Cherry:Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit executive and professionally trained fundraiser. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, she has supported higher education institutions, human services organizations and faith based missions. Her career portfolio, as a full time professional and consultant includes American University, the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College, Nicholas House, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Florida A & M University, Action Ministries and the GA Center for Nonprofits.The Board Pro coaches, guides, trains, and transforms their leaders to optimize their board experience by taking action and embracing their power to change their communities and the world.Connect with Christal CherryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christal-m-cherry/Website: https://www.theboardpro.com/Resources:Nonprofit Board Limits: When is it time to go? (Read article)Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/
In this episode, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Melissa Eaves and Ray Marshall join host Scott Maberry to explore how the best companies in the world are navigating between directly conflicting regulatory guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives. What We Discuss in this Episode: What is the SEC doing regarding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing right now? What are state legislatures and Attorneys General doing? How do these enforcement contradict each other, and what should companies do? What should companies be doing to reduce the potential for ESG-related enforcement actions? How does "greenwashing" open the door to civil litigation? What steps should companies and investors take to mitigate risk in this complicated environment? About Ray Marshall Ray Marshall is Of Counsel in the Governmental Practice in Sheppard Mullen's San Francisco office, where his practice focuses on White Collar and Investigations, Fiduciary Duties, and Environmental, Social & Governance issues. Ray represents clients in both complex business litigation and white-collar defense. He has conducted a wide array of internal investigations and company inquiries, including cases alleging insider trading, stock options backdating, securities fraud, accounting irregularities, antitrust violations, public corruption, FCPA and other corporate and individual wrongdoing. He has represented clients in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings brought by governmental authorities, including the Department of Justice and the offices of various U.S. Attorneys, State Attorneys General and District Attorneys. In addition to serving on Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Judicial Advisory Committee for the Northern District of California, Raymond also serves as an adviser to the American Law Institute on the Model Penal Code Sentencing Project. He is past-President of the ABA Retirement Fund Board of Directors, a past member of the ABA Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary, and former president of both the State Bar of California and the Bar Association of San Francisco. In 2004 and 2007, he was appointed by Chief Justice Ronald M. George to chair the California Supreme Court's Advisory Task Force on Multijurisdictional Practice. In addition to his professional affiliations, Ray is extremely active in community affairs, serving on the boards of the Giffords Law Center, the Equal Justice Society, the United Negro College Fund, and HomeBase/The Center for Common Concerns. In March 2009, he argued on behalf of five of the leading civil rights groups in the country (Asian Pacific American Legal Center, California State Conference of the NAACP, Equal Justice Society, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund) before the California Supreme Court, arguing that allowing Proposition 8 (a proposition which sought to outlaw gay marriage) to stand could be detrimental to other minority groups who could easily become the targets of initiative campaigns seeking to take away their rights. About Melissa Eaves Melissa Eaves is Special Counsel in the Governmental Practice in Sheppard Mullen's Los Angeles office. Melissa currently focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, fraud, investigations white collar criminal defense and False Claims Act litigation. She has substantial experience in compliance investigations, fiduciary counseling, ESG, American with Disabilities Act, FTC, SEC and TVPRA/human trafficking litigation. Melissa has successfully represented numerous individuals and entities in connection with a wide range of federal and state investigations and prosecutions. In civil litigation, she has successfully represented both clients in both state and federal court. In addition to complex litigation and white collar defense work, Melissa handles internal investigations for companies. She is an experienced and skilled investigator, handling investigatory matters involving whistleblower claims, harassment and workplace misconduct, criminal misconduct, and healthcare fraud. She has also worked with governmental agencies such as the OIG, DOJ, FTC, SEC, and HHS in connection with such investigations. Melissa was part of the team that recently won a complete defense victory in a human trafficking case, and she has also obtained complete defense verdicts in trials involving ADA claims. In addition, she has represented the California Insurance Commissioner in the Executive Life Insurance Company, First Capital and Mission Insurance Group insolvencies and reinsurance litigation, involving over 300 reinsurers worldwide, representing recoveries in excess of $1.3 billion. Melissa has substantial litigation experience in both state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, enforcing judgments abroad and supervising of domestic and foreign outside counsel. About Scott Maberry As an international trade partner in Governmental Practice, J. Scott Maberry counsels clients on global risk, international trade, and regulation. He is also a past co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group for the Washington D.C. office, serves on the firm's pro bono committee, and is a founding member of the Sheppard Mullin Organizational Integrity Group. Scott's practice includes representing clients before the U.S. government agencies and international U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), the Department of Commerce Import Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS). He also represents clients in federal court and grand jury proceedings, as well as those pursuing negotiations and dispute resolution under the World Trade Organization (WTO), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other multilateral and bilateral agreements. A member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network, Scott also advises the WEF community in the areas of global risk, international trade, artificial intelligence and values. Contact Information: Melissa Eaves Raymond Marshall J. Scott Maberry Resources: Goldman Sachs SEC Settlement (2022) BNY SEC Settlement (2022) Texas AG Letter ISS Response Glass Lewis Response BlackRock Letter Kentucky AG Opinion Kentucky AG Letter Washington DC AG Letter ClientEarth Lawsuit Against Shell BNP Paribas Case Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive two new episodes delivered straight to your podcast player every month. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. 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Taliah Givens, Senior Director of the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) Student Professional Development Programs, joins Underground Magnolia to tell listeners all about the organization's: Invitational Student Leadership ConferenceEntrepreneurial DivisionScholarships/InternshipsCareer Fairs80-year history of providing college scholarships and additional resourcesHBCUs and other institutions they representVice President Kamala Harris's huge impact on donation uptickImportance of still supporting the organization For more information on what UNCF offers, go to https://opportunities.uncf.org. For general information, go to https://uncf.org.MUSIC:Theme: Jazz Addict's Intro by Cosimo FoggCome Along by Jay SomedayCoffee Shop by PYC MusicMiyazaki's House by SchematistVlog Chill Electronic | EDGE by Alex-Productions CONTACT:Underground Magnolia website: (https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com/)Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)Twitter: @undergroundmagnoliapodcast(https://www.instagram.com/undergroundmagnoliapodcast/) Send questions/comments and requests to contact@undergroundmagnolia.com. To be featured on the podcast, send an email.
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Paul Rothenberg. In the conversation, Paul Rothenberg shared why he came to Washington DC, how his career led him to an executive search career, and Paul joined the McCormick Group in 1994. Paul Rothenberg went on to talk about his active involvement in the community, including serving as Chairman of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind; Chairman of Goodwill of Greater Washington; Executive Committee of the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (RBID); Chair of the RBID Urban Design Committee; Co-Chairman of TechMatch; Vice Chairman, United Negro College Fund; and member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Leadership Greater Washington, Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, D.C. Chamber of Commerce, and Big Brothers of Washington. Finally, Paul Rothenberg shared the common attributes of the most successful CEOs and leadership lessons he has learned from his career in recruitment. Some highlights:- Why Paul Rothenberg joined the Marine Corps- The newspaper business and leading the Washington Times- Contributing to the community through service as well as executive search- Paul Rothenberg on the stories behind recruiting top-performing CEOs- Joining the first class of Leadership Greater Washington- Leadership lessons learned from board service as well as leading boards of directors- Paul Rothenberg on the importance of cultivating meaningful relationshipsMentioned:Partnering Leadership conversation with Lyles CarrPartnering Leadership conversation with Barbara Davis BlumPartnering Leadership conversation with Tony CancelociPartnering Leadership conversation with Catherine MeloyConnect with Paul Rothenberg:Paul Rothenberg at The McCormick Group Paul Rothenberg on LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website
Jaylen Christie is an award-winning writer, actor, cartoonist, motivational speaker, and public relations expert. Affectionately known as “The Superfly Nerd,” the diversity leader is celebrating his first comic book, Stink Bomb Man and The Brain Kids. It's a humourous adventure story with lots of action for the whole family. The characters first came to life in Jaylen's three-year-old imagination and it has been a lifelong dream for them to be shared with others. In this episode, the creator breaks down the decades-long journey to putting his pen to action. As a PR professional, Jaylen has led strategic communications planning and execution and generated media coverage for brands including Sodexo, Massey Services, RDV Sportsplex, FHSAA, Chick-Fil-A, and The Salvation Army of Orlando. Jaylen is known in Central Florida as a thought leader. He currently serves on the Public Relations Society of America's Board of Directors, the Orange County Library System's Friends of the Library board, and the United Negro College Fund's Leadership Council. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purposeproducerpodcast/support
“I stuck with what I care about,” Rebecca Sive is proud to say after working as a political activist and strategist for more than five decades. And she is still pushing for what she believes in with relentless persistence. Her interest in politics started young. She joined her father at the age of 8 as he campaigned for Congress. Her activism grew in college as she witnessed inequality within her campus and throughout the area, leading her to become a community organizer and later, when she moved to Chicago, an advisor to celebrities, business leaders, public officials, political candidates, philanthropists, and organizational leaders. She shares with Jeanne the meaning of sisterhood, the importance of being a present member in your community, why several heads are better than one, how to dissect a failure to learn from your mistakes, and some special insights into working with Chicago's first Black mayor Harold Washington. About Rebecca: Rebecca Sive is the author of three books on American women's politics and power; a women's leadership strategist, motivational speaker, experienced media analyst, and a past faculty member of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and statewide governmental official. She co-produced and co-hosted the podcast, #VoteHerIn, with Two Broads Talking Politics, a “best political podcast,” according to Parade magazine. Sive's articles and op-eds have appeared in The Huffington Post, Crain's Chicago Business, The Hill, at MSNBC, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Chicago Sun-Times, and elsewhere. Rebecca is the founding director of one of the nation's first women's centers, founding commissioner of the Illinois Human Rights Commission, a leader and advisor of the campaign to elect Chicago's first African American mayor (Harold Washington), and appointee of his as a Commissioner, Chicago Park District. Sive was among the national decision makers who developed women's issues agendas for US presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. She holds an M.A. in American History and is the recipient of many awards for her public leadership, including from the United Negro College Fund, the YWCA, the Jaycees, and her alma maters, the University of Illinois, and Carleton College. She is listed in Feminists Who Changed America, University of Illinois Press (2006).
Hosts: Dr. Anthony Brown Dr. Angelique Butler Guest: Hardy Brown II Hardy's Bio includes 22+ years of experience in non-profit development and organizational Leadership and has worked as Assistant Area Development Director for the United Negro College Fund and Campaign Manager for the United Way of Orange County. Brown currently sits on the Board of Advisors for Executive Education at Howard University in Washington D.C., the Board of Directors for both Arrowhead's United Way and the San Gorgonio Girl Scouts council. Brown is a diversity columnist for the National Association of Colleges and Employers and Co-Chair of the Inland Empire Minority Led Resource Coalition. Produced by @OnairwithQ
This week we're dishing about Anastasia Soare's baller 25th anniversary dinner and kickstarting a hot debate on whether Miley's mogul move could signal a return to self-tanning. (Did it go anywhere?!) Next, we welcome cosmetic chemist and Beauty Stat founder Ron Robinson. Ron has worked with leading beauty brands like Clinique, L'Oréal and Revlon and he's an advisor to Hailey Bieber's Rhode skincare line. Ron explains the magic (and claims!) behind his best-selling Beauty Stat Vitamin C Serum, and we find out what the latest cosmetic regulations recently announced (The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act) really mean. Then, stay tuned until the end for answers to the most skin-savvy listener questions plucked straight from our Facebook Chatroom! What you'll also discover in this episode: Which 3 ingredients are the most scientifically proven to make a significant difference in your skin What we need to know about nanoparticles in mineral sunscreens Whether menopausal skincare formulas really do anything for hormones To a cosmetic chemist with 20 years experience, what does the future of beauty look like? Friendly reminder that we want to hear from you! It's our Last call to complete our listener survey. By completing the survey, you'll be automatically entered to win a prize (more details in the survey link). Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the making of Breaking Beauty Podcast! DROPLETTE Droplette is an award-winning hand-held device that transforms serums into a high-velocity micro-mist that absorbs into the skin. For a limited time, Breaking Beauty listeners can get 50% OFF your Droplette device at Droplette.io and use code BEAUTY. STARFACE For a limited time, Starface is offering all Breaking Beauty listeners free shipping on your first Micro-Cloud order at Starface.world. Just enter the promo code BEAUTY at Checkout. Micro-Cloud is only available in the US at starface.world. MACY'S Join Macy's in celebrating Black History and Black Brilliance by shopping Black-owned brands. And you can help fund scholarships for students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities by donating online, and rounding up in store, for the United Negro College Fund. Learn more at macys.com/purpose. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya Produced by Dear Media Studio
Bing. Frank. Billie. Robeson. Aretha. Diana. Dionne. Whitney. Mariah. Michael. Marvin. Luther. It is rarified company, but indelibly classic and everlasting in the annals of American music and a club Luther Vandross' membership is permanent. Coupled with that voice, was Luther's unique ability to write and sing about love and the shared emotions we all feel in that search and enjoyment of love. Love of family, friends, the special someone–all were themes Luther explored with his music regularly, reaching many, becoming a staple in the most joyous moments of people's lives through his songs for the last two generations. At the time of Luther's death in 2005 following complications from a stroke two years earlier, Luther had been in entertainment for 35 years. From his introduction to the world as a singer on the first season of PBS's Sesame Street in 1969 to winning four Grammy Awards in 2004, Luther was a permanent and dynamic force in popular music. He crossed boundaries, starting with his earliest success as a background vocalist and arranger for David Bowie, Bette Midler, Barbara Streisand, Donna Summer, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, J. Geils Band, Ben E. King, Ringo Starr and Chic. He produced records for Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston. He wrote one of the climactic musical numbers (“Everybody Rejoice”) for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and Academy Award nominated film The Wiz. Luther's reach is extensive enough that CBS Sports has used his rendition of “One Shining Moment” for their coverage of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament since 2003, and Luther performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXI in January 1997 in New Orleans. For almost 25 years, from 1981 to 2005, Luther dominated the American R+B music charts like no other artist before or since. In that span Luther released eight (8) #1 R&B albums, seven (7) #1 R&B singles and another five (5) Top 20 R&B singles. He achieved crossover status with eight (8) Billboard Top 10 albums, including reaching #1 with 2003's Dance With My Father; and another five (5) Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles. Between 1981 to 1996, Luther Vandross released 11 consecutive platinum/double platinum albums on CBS/Sony's Epic Records label; and at the time of his passing in 2005, 13 of Luther's 14 studio albums had gone platinum or multi-platinum. Luther's success was not confined to the United States, with record sales of over 40 million worldwide since 1981, including four (4) Top 10 UK albums (one #1). In March 1989, Luther Vandross was the first male artist to sell out 10 consecutive live shows at London's Wembley Arena. Throughout his distinguished career, Luther Vandross was active in charitable causes with the United Negro College Fund and the NY Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, in addition to performing at numerous charity concerts, mostnotably Michael Jackson's Heal The World concerts in the 1990's. Luther also contributed the song “The Christmas Song” to the A Very Special Christmas 2 record released in 1992 to benefit the Special Olympics.Overall, Luther received 31 Grammy Award nominations, winning 8 times. Additionally, Luther won eight (8) American Music Awards, including Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist seven (7) times. Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”
12.16.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ronald Greene indictment, DOJ Changes Cocaine Sentencing Policy, Chris Paul Gifts Students Five Louisiana state troopers accused of beating Ronald Greene to death in 2019 and covering it up have been charged. I'll ask his mom what she thinks about the negligent homicide, malfeasance, and obstruction of justice charges. US Attorney General Merrick Garland is reversing decades of the racist drug policy that wrecked Black communities. We will discuss how this change will impact people of color. A Louisiana Parish is in a legal battle to keep a construction company from building an industrial plant in a black residential neighborhood. The Co-Founder of The Descendants Project will explain the significant court victory. The Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs at the United Negro College Fund is here to discuss the IGNITE act. We will share the details of this life-changing bill. Black women are starting businesses but face unprecedented burdens to keep their doors open. Legal Analyst and Business Owner Monique Pressley has created a pathway forward for black women. We will talk to her about her upcoming business seminar. Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns Point Guard, just graduated from Winston-Salem State University and presented a $2500 financial gift to his graduating class. We will show you the video of him explaining why he did it. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox
Impression: Saad, Travis and Asante talk Radiology residency/training and Ascension Medical Educators partnering with the United Negro College Fund live from Howard University College of Medicine. https://uncf.org https://www.ascenmed.com @amedocs
Joe Montgomery may be one of the busiest people between enrollment jobs right now: a member of the advisory board to the Partnership for Education Advancement; a consultant through the United Negro College Fund; and now one of the newest members of NACAC's board of directors. Joe reflects on how creating your network with your body of work can sustain you when the headwinds come: "Lean into the headwinds and answers will reveal themselves."Rapid DescentWalkout song: Before I Let Go by Frankie Beverly and MazeBest recent read: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan CainEager to read next: Managing the Whole Student Life Cycle: A Handbook for Higher Ed by Paul MathersFavorite podcast(s): The ALP and Enrollment Edge Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Grilling BBQ pork ribsWhat he uses to take and keep notes: Legal padMemorable bit of advice: "Be in control of the outcomes through your daily decisions."Bucket list: "Travel to the continent of Africa to visit the tribe/tribes my family originated from."Theme music arranged by Ryan Anselment.
Rusty Schwimmer is an actress, with 134 film/tv credits on IMDB. Some of the films she acted in include The Perfect Storm, Twister, The Belko Experiment and Amistad. She has also had guest appearances on many great TV shows including Better Call Saul, The Righteous Gemstones and Married with Children. We discuss her acting career, working with PT Anderson, the re-release of Scrooge & Marley, playing the lead in Wild Honey, and more! 00:00 - Intro00:34 - Playing the Lead in Wild Honey 04:10 - Scrooge & Marley 08:02 - Dahmer & LGBTQ Category 10:45 - Acting Classes & Inspiration 12:15 - Carol Burnett & Better Call Saul 14:50 - Being Recognized 16:00 - Supportive Friends & Family 17:14 - Henry Winkler & Virginia Madsen 20:55 - Dirk Diggler & PT Anderson 25:35 - Spielberg & Amistad 27:06 - Chris Farley & Christopher Guest 28:55 - Alcohol, Drugs, Emotions & Art 32:25 - The Perfect Storm & Accent34:45 - How Fame Changes People 38:44 - Psychology & Human Behavior 41:25 - Success Stories & Slumps 46:45 - Voices 49:15 - Music 50:47 - You Can't Win 52:40 - Anthony Hopkins & Acting Style 55:05 - Musical Styles 57:30 - United Negro College Fund 58:50 - Outro Rusty Schwimmer Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rustyschwim/United Negro College Fund:https://uncf.org/Chuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!
Her son is a pretty famous star from his days in the NBA but Lucille O'Neal wants others to know her as more than just Shaq's mom…but a woman who loves Jesus and loves others. Her story will inspire you to trust God when times are difficult. Her journey is one that will encourage you to Power Up for Christ. Guest Bio: The Scripture Proverbs 3:5-6 says: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” This has been a personal creed for Lucille throughout her life that she faithfully passes on to those she encounters, her friends and her family. As an active mother of four adult children and a grandmother of fifteen, she takes her role of parenting and grand-parenting very seriously. Her past and present involvement in numerous youth-oriented and community projects has proved that she is sincere and passionate about helping others who are less fortunate. While being a caring and serene person, her commitment and devotion to volunteer projects is reflected in her connections with many organizations such as: the Southeast Director of The Odessa Chambliss Quality of Life Fund, the Odessa Chambliss Center for Health Equity and nursing scholarships; Pastor associated with New Life Evangelistic Center of Orlando, The Orlando Chapter of the United Negro College Fund, and the former President of Mothers of Professional Basketball Players Association Inc., just to name a handful. After 30 years of raising two sons and two daughters, Lucille resumed her studies in an Adult Education Program at Bethune-Cookman University, where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in June 2003. In March 2005, she completed her graduate program, Master of Arts in Organizational Management, at the University of Phoenix. Lucille later went on to be honored with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in May 2016 from Bethune-Cookman University. Lucille shares her life story candidly—and often humorously in her book, “Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go,” as well as in her keynotes. Lucille will always remind you that: GOD HAS THE MASTER Plan. Links/Books/Resources mentioned in the show: Lucille O'Neal Author, author of Walk Like you have Somewhere to Go Join Power Up You Tube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo84-tdih-z0PcqAh7lvbZQ The Heart of an Athlete 30-Day Devotional PDF: https://file.ac/UvlI0UtgjKE/ Join Power Up Family here on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerupsports/ Register for Power Up Tuesdays in October https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-daily-bread-ministries-power-up-tuesdays-tickets-406874571797 MB01WHVN0MOFDUO
In episode 55 of Mission: Impact, Carol and her guests, Dr. Renee Rubin Ross and Christal Cherry discuss: The importance of stressing solutions when educating about DEI How white fragility can prevent the larger issue of a supremacist culture from being addressed Why it is important to see people for who they are while progressing into an equitable future Guest Bios:Dr. Renee Rubin Ross is a nationally recognized strategic planning and board development consultant. Committed to racial equity in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Ross supports organizations and individuals in practices that celebrate and amplify diverse voices and perspectives. Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit executive and professionally trained fundraiser. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, she has supported higher education institutions, human services organizations and faith-based missions. Her career portfolio, as a full time professional and consultant includes American University, the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College, Nicholas House, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Florida A & M University, Action Ministries, and the GA Center for Nonprofits. In each role, Christal has interfaced, guided and collaborated with diverse boards made up of college presidents, ministers and bishops, politicians, corporate CEO's, civic leaders, consultants, attorneys, stay at home moms and students. With passion and a wide breadth of experience, Christal works today with clients to help them mark a clear path to success in board development. Her style is electrifying, inspiring, and energizing. Christal earned a MA in Counseling from Hampton University, a BA in Liberal Arts from Hofstra University and professional development certifications in nonprofit leadership, social media fundraising, and nonprofit management. She currently serves on the board of the Greater Atlanta chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Villages of Carver YMCA. She is regular presenter with CANDID, Qgiv, Network for Good, Bloomerang, and the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy where she facilitates webinars and teaches courses in fundraising, board development and equity and inclusion. Christal has been a guest on multiple podcasts and enjoy serving as a requested expert on board matters. She is contributing author in Collecting Courage, a documenting of racism and survival by 14 accomplished Black fundraisers working across North America. She also enjoys her membership in the African American Development Officers Network, Toastmasters, and F3, Fabulous Female Fundraisers which she founded.Important Links and Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christal-m-cherry https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneerubinross https://www.collectingcourage.org/ Heather McGee – The Sum of Us Reesma Menakem RISE for Racial Justice
Keith E. Green II, MPH is an enthusiastic public health practitioner, who is a HBCU Thought Partner and Change Agent. He is versed in marketing, communications, and program support functions. He got his Bachelor's of Science in Mass Communication & Media Studies at Clark Atlanta University and then worked for some years with the US Navy. He then got his Master of Public Health at Morehouse School of Medicine. He currently works as a Program Manager Institute for Capacity Building at United Negro College Fund, as well as more recently became a Harvard University Strategic Data Project Fellow. Keith E. Green II, MPH on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgreen85/Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode114Omari on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillennial Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richinsAll ways to support The Public Health Millennial: https://thephmillennial.com/support/Shop at The Public Health Millennial Store for discount: https://thephmillennial.com/shop/@0:00 Episode teaser@1:30 Introduction to Keith E. Green II, MPH@3:39 How are you doing?@9:55 What does public health mean to you? @14:27 Bachelor's of Science at Clark Atlanta University@18:20 Intern WCLK Clark Atlanta University@22:46 Logistics Specialist at US Navy@27:47 Inventory Control at General Nutrition Centers, Inc@30:54 Community Liaison at Another Chance of Atlanta@36:51 How did you learn about public health?@40:44 Master of Public Health at Morehouse School of Medicine @43:05 Advertisement for Public Health Hired@46:30 Student Intern at Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity@50:50 Having conversations about mental health@55:11 Policy and Action Associate at APHA@1:00:30 Community Research Analyst at Morehouse School of Medicine@1:02:50 Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Emergency Preparedness & Social Media in Preparedness and Response at Columbia University: Mailman School of Public Health@1:07:20 Researcher at National Research Mentoring Network@1:13:20 Certificate in Data Analytics at Cornell University @1:17:56 Research Assistant at Morehouse School of Medicine@1:20:10 Program Manager Institute for Capacity Building at United Negro College Fund@1:31:18 Where do you see yourself in the future? @1:41:06 Advice for student in public health@1:43:10 Advice for someone seeking a career in health content writing@1:44:16 What are you working on improving in your life?@1:46:19 Professional recommendations@1:48:00 Connect with KeithSupport the show
What would a learning management system centered on culture and community look like? The United Negro College Fund hopes to answer that question with HBCUv, a new learning platform that aims to reshape the future of online education for historically Black colleges and universities. The organization has partnered with consultancy Deloitte Digital on the project, with the goal of providing best-in-class remote learning, community engagement and career pathways to students seeking an HBCU education. We spoke with Ed Smith-Lewis, VP of strategic partnerships and institutional programs at UNCF, and Nathan Young, head of strategy for Ethos at Deloitte Digital, about bringing the HBCU experience to an online environment, the defining characteristics of HBCUv and the equity-centered design process behind their work. Resource links: UNCF Building Shared Online Education Platform for HBCUs, with Focus on Culture and Community HCBUv Music: Mixkit Duration: 37 minutes Transcript
7.14.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jayland Walker Latest, VP Harris @ AKA 70th Boule, TX Abortion Suit, NY Shooter Federal Indictment Jayland Walker was laid to rest yesterday. Yet the eight officers who fired 90 times and hit Jayland over 60 times have not been identified. Tonight I talk to Jayland's cousin and the Walker family attorney about the latest in the case, and we'll hear from the Akron police chief why he will not name those officers who fired those fatal shots. The white supremacist who killed ten innocent black people in a Buffalo grocery store gets hit with a 27 federal hate crime indictment. Texas' Republican attorney general asks a federal court to block the Biden administration's requirement that physicians and hospitals provide abortions in medical emergencies. The Department of Justice establishes a reproductive task force. Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s 70th Boule. You'll hear what she had to say to her sorority sisters. Russia warns the U.S. about pressuring for the release of Brittany Griner, who makes her third court appearance today. And show you my conversation with Johnson C. Smith University's President, Clarence Armbrister, with who I caught up when I was in Atlanta at the United Negro College Fund's conference. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox
Is it even possible to center humanity in our work and our systems? We have become numb to the fact that so many of our government policies, social programs, and even corporate cultures exist to serve every other purpose but our shared humanity. They fail to acknowledge that humans are complex and that we can't compartmentalize inputs in order to get successful outputs. The solution is to become more developmentally informed to build systems and cultures that center humanity - while still being widely successful and profitable. My guest today talking about these big concepts as well as how they are relevant to the future of work is Michael O'Bryan. Mike shares what it means to be developmentally informed, what shared humanity means, and the real cost of dehumanization. He shares the difference between narrative and story and the influencers of human behavior. We discuss narrative intelligence and how the lack of it can lead to violence and racism like we saw in Buffalo, NY weeks ago. And how all of these concepts relate to the future of work and economic policies and systems. We go deep in this one, but I think you will love the conversation! Key Takeaways:You cannot have the wrong activities and produce the right outcomes. Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an activity. Belongingness is an outcome.You tend to imagine more with pictures with the things that are close to you than the things that are distant from you. It is to shape your children with narratives; it can take a minute to teach love or hate with an answer to a question.The narratives that you hear shape you. We have to be more critical about what we are hearing, understanding the bias of where those narratives are coming from, and what it is costing us. “You have got to be cognizant of the fact that you will meet narratives and stories about groups of people before you ever meaningfully engage in a relationship with them.” Mike O'Bryan About Michael O'Bryan + Founder/CEO:Michael O'Bryan is a practitioner and researcher in the fields of community development, organizational culture, and human well-being. He is a Distinguished Resident Fellow at The Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University where he is building a research lab focused on the future of work, economic policies, and systems through the lens of developmental science and social equity. Michael is also the founder of Humanature, a design strategy firm working with a mission of supporting organizations and leaders in centering humanity in the context of their work. Past and current clients include NeighborWorks America, The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, New Jersey Community Capital, Strada Education Network, The Opportunity Finance Network, and The United Negro College Fund. Michael has spoken about his work at such venues as Cornell University's Institute on Employment and Disability, SOCAP, and the Apollo Theater in New York. He is on faculty in Career Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, a lecturer in city planning at the University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and most recently served on the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Commission on the Arts. Michael also serves on the boards of two philanthropic institutions in Philadelphia: the Samuel S. Fels Fund and the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.Connect with Michael O'BryanWebsite: https://www.humanature.works/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisticQuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeobryan613/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.obryan25/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_and_ish/Empathy Lab: https://www.empathylab.works/Resources Mentioned:Heather Hiscox interview on The Empathy Edge: The Surprising Empathy Gap in Social Impact That Hinders ChangeThe Possibility ProjectOzark on NetflixSeverance on Apple TVJames Ehrlich interview on The Empathy Edge: The Neighborhood of the Future is HereThe Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World by Nichola RaihaniTeddy Roosevelt Speech: On American Motherhood: https://www.bartleby.com/268/10/29.html Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria's brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice
Is it even possible to center humanity in our work and our systems? We have become numb to the fact that so many of our government policies, social programs, and even corporate cultures exist to serve every other purpose but our shared humanity. They fail to acknowledge that humans are complex and that we can't compartmentalize inputs in order to get successful outputs. The solution is to become more developmentally informed to build systems and cultures that center humanity - while still being widely successful and profitable. My guest today talking about these big concepts as well as how they are relevant to the future of work is Michael O'Bryan. Mike shares what it means to be developmentally informed, what shared humanity means, and the real cost of dehumanization. He shares the difference between narrative and story and the influencers of human behavior. We discuss narrative intelligence and how the lack of it can lead to violence and racism like we saw in Buffalo, NY weeks ago. And how all of these concepts relate to the future of work and economic policies and systems. We go deep in this one, but I think you will love the conversation! Key Takeaways:You cannot have the wrong activities and produce the right outcomes. Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an activity. Belongingness is an outcome.You tend to imagine more with pictures with the things that are close to you than the things that are distant from you. It is to shape your children with narratives; it can take a minute to teach love or hate with an answer to a question.The narratives that you hear shape you. We have to be more critical about what we are hearing, understanding the bias of where those narratives are coming from, and what it is costing us. “You have got to be cognizant of the fact that you will meet narratives and stories about groups of people before you ever meaningfully engage in a relationship with them.” Mike O'Bryan About Michael O'Bryan + Founder/CEO:Michael O'Bryan is a practitioner and researcher in the fields of community development, organizational culture, and human well-being. He is a Distinguished Resident Fellow at The Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University where he is building a research lab focused on the future of work, economic policies, and systems through the lens of developmental science and social equity. Michael is also the founder of Humanature, a design strategy firm working with a mission of supporting organizations and leaders in centering humanity in the context of their work. Past and current clients include NeighborWorks America, The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, New Jersey Community Capital, Strada Education Network, The Opportunity Finance Network, and The United Negro College Fund. Michael has spoken about his work at such venues as Cornell University's Institute on Employment and Disability, SOCAP, and the Apollo Theater in New York. He is on faculty in Career Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, a lecturer in city planning at the University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and most recently served on the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Commission on the Arts. Michael also serves on the boards of two philanthropic institutions in Philadelphia: the Samuel S. Fels Fund and the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.Connect with Michael O'BryanWebsite: https://www.humanature.works/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisticQuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeobryan613/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.obryan25/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_and_ish/Empathy Lab: https://www.empathylab.works/Resources Mentioned:Heather Hiscox interview on The Empathy Edge: The Surprising Empathy Gap in Social Impact That Hinders ChangeThe Possibility ProjectOzark on NetflixSeverance on Apple TVJames Ehrlich interview on The Empathy Edge: The Neighborhood of the Future is HereThe Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World by Nichola RaihaniTeddy Roosevelt Speech: On American Motherhood: https://www.bartleby.com/268/10/29.html Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria's brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice
While the OODA Loop was been heralded in the domain of conflict, we often find the concept in business and there is no greater business analogy to dogfighting that David Greenberg's experience as a trader on the floor of the world's largest physical commodities exchange. David's job required rapid decision making based on constantly changing information and the mental fortitude to move onto the next decision and rapidly learn from both successes and mistakes. In addition to his work as a trader, David also guided the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) through its largest period of growth and through a digital transformation. In this OODAcast, David shares his story and talks about how to make decisions in complex environments, but also developing the mental resiliency to deal with rapid change and impactful mistakes. David also shares his experiences from 9/11 and how one tiny circumstance saved his life and re-focused his energy on helping others. Full bio: Mr. Greenberg is the President of Greenberg Capital. He served as an Executive Board and Board Member of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). He oversaw a decade of its largest growth from $800 million to $12 billion. Notably, at the time it was the world's largest physical commodities exchange. While at NYMEX, David was the Chairman of the Corporate Governance, Marketing, International Expansion, Electronic Trading and Security Committees. Mr. Greenberg's twenty years as President of Sterling Commodities shaped the firm into one of the largest local clearinghouses at NYMEX. Mr. Greenberg served as Director of Development for Executive Education at Florida Atlantic University. As a seasoned speaker, he has graced the podiums of the country's most prestigious colleges and universities: West Point Military Academy, Columbia Business School, New York University, Syracuse University's Whitman School of Business and Sacred Heart University's Jack Welch School of Business. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of Junior Achievement of South Florida and the Leadership Council for the United Negro College Fund of South Florida. Mr. Greenberg is a graduate of Connecticut's Suffield Academy, where he later served on the board. David is a graduate of Syracuse University. In addition to his successful career in significant advisory capabilities, he is a globally renowned and noted market analyst and media contributor. Having appeared on CNN, Fox Business News, Bloomberg and CNBC, Mr. Greenberg is often quoted on times such as the present. Mr. Greenberg's expert opinions can be found in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Financial Times and other publications. Additional Resources: https://www.instagram.com/tradingshrink/ https://daviddouglasgreenberg.com/ Recommended Book: Raven Rock by Garrett Graff
Mentioned in the Episode https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/what-is-stem/ (STEM Definition) https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/STEM-perspectives-Attitudes-opportunities-and-barriers-in-Americas-STEM-workforce.pdf (July 2020 AEI STEM Survey) https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/STEM-Voices.pdf?x91208 (STEM Interviews by Anne Kim) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/abandoned-anne-kim/1130433343 (Abandoned: America's Lost Youth and the Crisis of Disconnection) https://www.brookings.edu/center/center-for-technology-innovation/ (Brookings Center for Technology Innovation) https://uncf.org/ (United Negro College Fund) https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/stem-without-fruit-how-noncognitive-skills-improve-workforce-outcomes/?msclkid=0f520860d13a11ecae51b5c96efcbc6e (STEM Without Fruit) https://bdpa.org/ (Black Data Processing Association) https://hispanicheritage.org/ (Hispanic Heritage Foundation) https://inroads.org/ (Inroads Program) https://www.fund2foundation.org/ (Fund II Foundation (Fund 2)) https://firstworkings.org/ (First Workings)
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3.18.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Chicago Cop Accused of lying, Pam Moses Speaks, House passes CROWN Act, HBCU Transformation Project A man black man spent 33 years in prison for double murder. Evidence that exonerated Robert Smith proves the cop who went on to serve as Chicago's police superintendent lied to jurors during his trial about taking his confession in 1987. Investigative Reporter Dan Hinkel will explain how that evidence will help Robert Smith sue the city. She was convicted and sentenced for registering to vote. Tonight, I'll talk to Pamela Brown and her attorneys, who want the charges dropped as they wait to find out if she'll be tried again. He was killed by California police officers while being restrained for a blood draw two months before George Floyd. Now the family is suing for wrongful death. His daughter and the family attorney will join us. In our Education Matters segment, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Thurgood Marshall College Fund, United Negro College Fund, and Partnership for Education Advancement to increase health and sustainability of HBCUs. Ed Smith Lewis, from UNCF, will drop tell us about the "HBCU Transformation Project" #RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful!