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Did you ever wonder why a legal copyright disclaimer is always played during baseball games? It's probably because of Gordon Barton McLendon, a radio broadcaster known as the Old Scotchman. After serving in the military during World War Two, McLendon created the Liberty Broadcasting System, a nationwide radio network that broadcast Major League Baseball games from 1948 to 1953. Those broadcasts never originated from ballparks, they were re-created inside McLendon's studio. Wes Wise, the former mayor of Dallas Texas, worked for McLendon as a sports reporter, and says those re-creations were so vivid, audiences thought McLendon was actually at the scene, and the broadcasts were wildly popular. However, baseball bigwigs later caught on, shut down McLendon's broadcasts, and banned any more re-creations. Mclendon went on to become a multi-millionaire, perfecting the popular Top 40 music radio format in the 1950s and 1960s. He developed pirate radio broadcasting to Europe, and became involved in television, and movies. In 1964–65 he served as a communications adviser to the United States Peace Corps. In 1971 McLendon conducted a month-long all-expense-paid broadcasting course for nine minority-group members, including African Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Mexican-Americans. We will hear Gordon McLendon recreate the New York Giants comeback win over the Brooklyn Dodgers, in the 1951 National League Championship. Then, the Old Scotchman tells his life's story to Dr. Cliff Ganus, president of Harding College in 1969. More at KRobCollection.com

When Azzedine Downes became President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in 2012, one thing was clear to him: "Talking to people who already agreed with us just isn't enough to get real results." As IFAW's Executive Vice President since 1997, Azzedine had worked closely with experts from across the sciences and decision makers from around the world. But when he became President, IFAW started bringing together what Azzedine likes to call “the unusual suspects.” Seamstresses in Malawi. Auction houses in China. Working together, IFAW's eclectic network is now helping animals and people thrive together in more than 40 countries. Azzedine has led IFAW through a groundbreaking period of geographic expansion and strategic consolidation. He's helped open offices on four continents, including IFAW's first office in the Middle East. Azzedine has also influenced international policies to create positive change on the ground. In Azzedine's first year as President, IFAW signed a historic lease agreement with a Maasai community near Amboseli National Park in Kenya, securing 16,000 acres of precious habitat for elephants. Months later, Azzedine helped establish a first-of-its-kind cooperative framework between IFAW and INTERPOL's Environmental Crime Program. For years, Azzedine has served as the Head of the Delegation to the CITES Conference of the Parties. And recently, he directed IFAW's successful campaign for membership to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Before joining IFAW, Azzedine served as the Chief of Party for the U.S. Agency for International Development in Jerusalem and Morocco, as well as the Acting Regional Director for the United States Peace Corps in Eurasia and the Middle East. In 2015, Fast Company named Azzedine one of the “The Most 100 Creative People in Business,” and he has been listed among The NonProfit Times's “Power and Influence Top 50.” He is a member of the Global Tiger Forum Advisory Council, and he currently sits on the U.S. Trade and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee. Named to the prestigious Council for Hope of the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation in 2023, Azzedine joins a group of prominent global thought and business leaders committed to using their influence to improve the world around us. A graduate of Providence College and Harvard University, Azzedine is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.His personal memoir, The Couscous Chronicles: Stories of Food, Love, And Donkeys from a Life Between Cultures, was published in June 2023.

About the Debate: In Nov 1945, the U.S. joined UNESCO, a new post-WWII organization designed to promote world peace and security. In Dec 1984, President Reagan took the U.S. out of UNESCO citing corruption and mismanagement. In Oct 2003, President George Bush rejoined UNESCO to advance human rights, tolerance, and learning. In Dec 2018, President Trump took the U.S.out of UNESCO citing anti-Israel bias, and the U.S.'s mounting arrears to UNESCO resulting from Palestine's election as a full member. In July 2023, President Biden rejoined UNESCO for the third time to combat increasing Chinese influence at the organization. Given the problematic relationship between the U.S. and UNESCO, and the organization's history of controversial initiatives, was this a wise decision? What are the pros and cons for the U.S. of being a member of UNESCO once again? About the Presenters: Gerald C. Anderson served as Director of Administration and Finance at the Pan American Health Organization in Washington, DC, from March 2014 to July 2021. Prior to joining PAHO, Mr. Anderson served from 2011-2014 as Secretary for Administration and Finance at the Organization of American States in Washington DC. Mr. Anderson served the United States Foreign Service from 1980 - 2010, completing his serviced as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of International Organizations. Mr. Anderson also served in Foreign Service posts in Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Seoul, Jerusalem, and at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, Mr. Anderson served in the United States Peace Corps in Benin, West Africa, and in the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Mr. Anderson holds a Master of Arts degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Washington, DC, (1980) and a Bachelor of Arts from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois (1976). Stephen Engelken is a veteran of 38 years in the U.S. Foreign Service. Notably, he was Deputy Chief of the U.S. Mission to UNESCO in 2007-2010, serving as Charge' d'Affaires for seven months in this period. Engelken went on from there to serve as Deputy Chief of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan (2010-2011). Prior to those senior assignments, he served postings abroad in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Italy; France, and Australia and at the State Department in Washington as Director of Pakistan/Bangladesh Affairs, Director of the Office of Proliferation Threat Reduction, Deputy Director of the office of Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Operations, and Deputy Director of Arabian Peninsula Affairs. Since his retirement in 2012 while Principal Officer in Peshawar, Pakistan, Mr. Engelken has taught at Foreign Service Institute, the State Department's training center. Mr. Engelken is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a resident of Washington, D.C. He holds a B.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University. He is also a graduate of the Ecole Nationale d'Administration in France. Mr. Engelken speaks French, Italian, and Arabic.

Episode 4: The *(Relate)able Podcast - From Chaos to Clarity with Lark AmbrisContinuing on from last week's “Burnout” episode, we joined up with Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Coach Lark Ambris who walks us through our “Saboteurs” in order to move from “Chaos to Clarity” Lark has had an interesting journey and lovingly shares her story and strategies to help us navigate Burnout.Under The Mango Tree invites us to have a few moments of respite whilst listening to the sounds of a beautiful Nevis morning, and Fiona makes our mouths water with what brings her joy this week.If you have any feedback, comments, or for sponsorship opportunities, be sure to get in touch with us via email on relateablepodcast@gmail.com or via Instagram on @the_relatable_podcast_ Lark Ambris - LinkedInLark's professional journey began on Wall Street where she carved out a successful career as a finance professional. Recognition that she was on the brink of Burnout led her to make a pivotal decision – to leave the bustling world of finance and embark on a life-changing adventure with the United States Peace Corps in Africa. This experience stirred her latent passion for making a positive impact on the world.Fast forward a decade and Lark found herself drawn once again to her Caribbean roots, where she decided to re-establish her presence fully. It has been a journey of personal evolution, honing her skills as an entrepreneur and as a mindset coach. Her particular area of focus is 43-58 year olds, helping them to navigate the challenges of re-establishing their identity and reinventing themselves.Armed with a degree in Accounting, certification as a Business Coach and a wealth of lived experiences, Lark brings a unique perspective to her coaching practice. She leverages her financial background to guide clients through both practical and mindset shifts. Currently on the path to becoming a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach Lark is dedicated to helping her clients cultivate their mental resilience needed to thrive in every aspect of their lives. Ultimately, her mission is to bring everyone into alignment with their best selves, their “sage selves” and help them lead happier, more productive lives and foster better relationships.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/relateable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About Azzedine Downes and International Fund for Animal Welfare: When Azzedine Downes became President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in 2012, one thing was clear to him: "Talking to people who already agreed with us just isn't enough to get real results." As IFAW's Executive Vice President since 1997, Azzedine had worked closely with experts from across the sciences and decision makers from around the world. But when he became President, IFAW started bringing together what Azzedine likes to call “the unusual suspects.” Seamstresses in Malawi. Auction houses in China. Working together, IFAW's eclectic network is now helping animals and people thrive together in more than 40 countries. Azzedine has led IFAW through a groundbreaking period of geographic expansion and strategic consolidation. He's helped open offices on four continents, including IFAW's first office in the Middle East. Azzedine has also influenced international policies to create positive change on the ground. In Azzedine's first year as President, IFAW signed a historic lease agreement with a Maasai community near Amboseli National Park in Kenya, securing 16,000 acres of precious habitat for elephants. Months later, Azzedine helped establish a first-of-its-kind cooperative framework between IFAW and INTERPOL's Environmental Crime Program. For years, Azzedine has served as the Head of the Delegation to the CITES Conference of the Parties. And recently, he directed IFAW's successful campaign for membership to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Before joining IFAW, Azzedine served as the Chief of Party for the U.S. Agency for International Development in Jerusalem and Morocco, as well as the Acting Regional Director for the United States Peace Corps in Eurasia and the Middle East. In 2015, Fast Company named Azzedine one of the “The Most 100 Creative People in Business,” and he has been listed among The NonProfit Times's “Power and Influence Top 50.” He is a member of the Global Tiger Forum Advisory Council, and he currently sits on the U.S. Trade and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee. Named to the prestigious Council for Hope of the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation in 2023, Azzedine joins a group of prominent global thought and business leaders committed to using their influence to improve the world around us. A graduate of Providence College and Harvard University, Azzedine is fluent in Arabic, English, and French. His personal memoir, The Couscous Chronicles: Stories of Food, Love, And Donkeys from a Life Between Cultures, was published in June 2023. IFAW explores new ways to improve conditions for animals, people, and the place we call home—and we've been leading the way for over 50 years. The problems we confront are urgent, complicated, and resistant to change. Solving them requires fresh thinking and bold action. So we look at the issues from different angles, make unexpected connections, and challenge the way things are done. Partnering with local communities, NGOs, and governments around the globe. we create real-world solutions that make an immediate and lasting impact.

Recorded July 27th 2023 From the INDOT's Major Moves I-69 Project & Propel Indy to Hydrogen Hub, Brad & Jonathan share their stories and experiences using communications as a tool to get infrastructure projects in Indiana to the finish line.  With numerous and diverse stakeholders with interest in these projects, Brad discusses the process to “Define Yourself” as well as the strategy and legwork to ensure success.  In addition, learn why experts believe Indiana is poised to become for hydrogen what Texas is for oil as the Hoosier state becomes a player in green hydrogen. Book RecommendationsBrad – A Pirate Looks at Fifty by Jimmy Buffett Jonathan – The Long Game: A Memoir by Mitch McConnell Relevant Links: Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen: https://machh2.com/ Midwest Hydrogen Coalition MOU: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.in.gov/oed/files/Final-H2-MOU.pdf Propel Indy: https://propelindy.com/ INDOT Major Moves I-69 Project: https://www.in.gov/dot/div/contracts/i69.htm Connect with BAR Communications: Website: https://barcommunications.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarComms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barcomms/ Connect with Brad & Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradrateike/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-kopp-331b73105/ Brad Rateike Brad Rateike is the founding principal of BAR Communications where he has directed public relations strategy and message development for corporate, government and nonprofit clients in the Midwest and in Washington, D.C. since 2010. Brad has created and managed public affairs campaigns for Fortune 50 companies in addition to directing media relations and grassroots outreach for small businesses and startup companies. Brad took a hiatus from the firm in 2016 to serve as a communications and policy advisor for the Donald J. Trump for President Campaign and the Trump/Pence Presidential Transition Team. After being recruited to join the White House Office of Communications, Brad served as the director of Cabinet communications where he coordinated message strategy and rollout of Presidential priorities with Federal agencies in addition to assisting agencies with crisis management. Additionally, Brad served as the communications lead in assisting Cabinet nominees through the Senate confirmation process. Prior to founding the firm, Brad served for five years as deputy press secretary and policy director for former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. In that role, he handled media outreach and worked with state agencies and external stakeholder groups on grassroots initiatives to advance the governor's legislative agenda. In November 2021, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb appointed Brad to the White River State Park Development Commission. He is also a contributing columnist on business and political issues for the Indianapolis Business Journal and is a volunteer with the White House Office of Presidential Advance. Brad was selected as a member of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Class XLI and was recognized as a member of the Indianapolis Business Journal's “Forty Under 40” Class of 2020. Brad serves as a pro bono communications advisor for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation and has been a mayoral appointee and chairman of the Indianapolis Citizens Police Complaint Board. Brad served as an organizational development volunteer in the United States Peace Corps and has experience in trade association management. He received a bachelor's degree in English from Franklin College, where he was president of the student body. He is married to Lawren Mills, chair of the public affairs practice group at Ice Miller LLP. They split their time between Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. Jonathan Kopp Jonathan Kopp is the Director of Strategic Communications for BAR Communications. Jonathan has over five years of experience in communications and public affairs, most recently serving as the director of a grassroots energy advocacy organization where he organized support for local projects, educated elected officials, and created and curated content for social media. Prior to that, Jonathan served the Indiana GOP and Eric Holcomb for Indiana in the communications department, as well as on a U.S. Senate Primary campaign where he worked with the political and communications teams. Jonathan is a graduate of Marian University in Indianapolis, where he graduated summa cum laude in Management as a member of the men's soccer team. He is also a member of the Indiana Leadership Forum Class of 2022, the American Enterprise Institute Millennial Leadership Network, and the Marketing & Communications Co-Chair for the CFA Society of Indianapolis Board. Originally from Avon, Indiana, Jonathan now resides in downtown Indianapolis. Who are the hosts? Austin Crites, CFA: Austin is a past-president and current committee member of CFA Society Indianapolis. Professionally, he is the Chief Investment Officer at Aurora Financial Strategies where he manages US-focused, all-cap, style-agnostic equity strategies as the core of client portfolios. Austin is a 2008 graduate of Marian University in Indianapolis where he is now an adjunct professor in the Byrum School of Business. Matt Henry, CFA: Matt is a Senior Investment Officer at STAR Wealth Management. He is also a Past President and a director of CFA Society Indianapolis. When he's not managing porfolios, Matt teaches Finance 300 at Ball State University. He enjoys air conditioning, wi-fi, and the conveniences of indoor living.  

In today's headlines: Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre asks for co-operation regarding the Value Added Tax exemption policy, and eight United States Peace Corps volunteers are sworn in at a virtual ceremony.

My guest today is concierge medicine physician, Dr. Paul Knoepflmacher from Manhattan Internal Medicine in NYC.  Special thanks to Castle Connolly Private Health Partners (www.CCPHP.net) for assisting with this interview.  Dr. Knoepflmacher's medical practice address 899 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10065 https://ccphp.net/knoepflmacher Dr. Paul Knoepflmacher received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey: New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey, where he was honored for overall excellence in patient care. He completed an internship and residency in the Department of Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, during which time he received the prestigious Richard Gorlin award for resident humanitarianism. After receiving his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz, Dr. Paul Knoepflmacher spent three years in Costa Rica in the United States Peace Corps. He received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey: New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey, where he was honored for overall excellence in patient care. He completed an internship and residency in the Department of Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, during which time he received the prestigious Richard Gorlin award for resident humanitarianism. Following a three-year residency model in internal medicine, he was selected to serve as a chief resident at Mount Sinai. About CCPHP Castle Connolly Private Health Partners (CCPHP) collaborates with and supports exceptional physicians to deliver an unrivaled experience of comprehensive, collaborative, and attentive care for a preventative approach on health and optimal wellbeing for Members. Learn more at ccphp.net SOURCE: Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC DISCLAIMER AND USE:  In no event is this information considered medical, legal, tax, financial, accounting or other professional advice (Please see full disclaimer below). This Podcast Is Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use (https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/) and is recorded/hosted by Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., our representatives, agents or employees accept no responsibility or liability for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages or financial costs or claims made by the Physician(s) interviewed or our guests.

In this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Marissa Robinson, coordinator of the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative at the US Department of Health. They discuss Marissa's education and career, her interest in HIV and the Black community's access to health, and harnessing charisma in your professional life. You'll LearnHow Marissa's personal experiences shaped her interest in the social determinants of health, specifically with HIV and the Black community's access to healthMarissa's experience at Spelman College, a historically Black college for women, and what factors she considered when making choices about educationTips on dealing with rejection, self doubt, and other barriers in your careerHow charisma is essential in leadership and public health and why it is especially important for women of colour to develop this skillToday's GuestDr. Marissa Robinson is a strategic-leader, visionary, and disruptor within the field of Infectious Disease. She focuses on HIV/AIDS research, educating the need to increase opportunities and diversity amongst the public health workforce. She currently leads as the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative Coordinator at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health within the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.Dr. Robinson is a DMV native and is trained in infectious disease epidemiology. She has conducted extensive HIV/AIDS research for over a decade. She began her federal career when she joined the United States Peace Corps as a Community Health and Malaria Prevention volunteer in Togo, West Africa. After returning to the US, Dr. Robinson worked at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) on global infectious disease surveillance supporting the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative. Following her time at HRSA, Dr. Robinson joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where she conducted and maintained data analytics for a Nursing and Midwifery initiative on behalf of PEPFAR for 13 African countries. After her time at CDC, Dr. Robinson joined the CDC Foundation on the Teens Linked to Care pilot program with the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health which focused on substance use and sexual risk among youth in rural populations.Dr. Robinson completed her Doctor of Public Health degree as a Goldseeker Scholar at Morgan State University's School of Community Health and Policy. Her dissertation was entitled “A Qualitative Exploration of Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Black Women Attending a Historically Black College and University in the Northeastern United States”. Dr. Robinson completed her doctoral fellowship training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Pre-Doctoral Clinical Research Training Program. Dr. Robinson received her Master of Public Health with a concentration in global health, infectious diseases, and a certificate in socio-contextual determinants of health from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and public health from Spelman College.ResourcesFollow Marissa on LinkedIn or Twitter or send her an email Learn more about Spelman College Listen to The "It" FactorSupport the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.

My guest today is concierge medicine physician, Dr. Paul Knoepflmacher from Manhattan Internal Medicine in NYC.  Special thanks to Castle Connolly Private Health Partners (www.CCPHP.net) for assisting with this interview.  Dr. Knoepflmacher's medical practice address 899 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10065.  Dr. Paul Knoepflmacher received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey: New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey, where he was honored for overall excellence in patient care. He completed an internship and residency in the Department of Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, during which time he received the prestigious Richard Gorlin award for resident humanitarianism. After receiving his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz, Dr. Paul Knoepflmacher spent three years in Costa Rica in the United States Peace Corps. He received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey: New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey, where he was honored for overall excellence in patient care. He completed an internship and residency in the Department of Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, during which time he received the prestigious Richard Gorlin award for resident humanitarianism. Following a three-year residency model in internal medicine, he was selected to serve as a chief resident at Mount Sinai. About CCPHP Castle Connolly Private Health Partners (CCPHP) collaborates with and supports exceptional physicians to deliver an unrivaled experience of comprehensive, collaborative, and attentive care for a preventative approach on health and optimal wellbeing for Members. Learn more at ccphp.net. SOURCE: Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC DISCLAIMER AND USE:  In no event is this information considered medical, legal, tax, financial, accounting or other professional advice (Please see full disclaimer below). This Podcast Is Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use (https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/) and is recorded/hosted by Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., our representatives, agents or employees accept no responsibility or liability for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages or financial costs or claims made by the Physician(s) interviewed or our guests.

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today we bring Chris Hyslop, the Executive Director of the Montana World Affairs Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global awareness and understanding in Montana's classrooms and communities. On the show, Chris talks about his experience in the United Nations; human rights work worldwide.  LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hyslop-a438b7/ The Montana World Affairs Council: montanaworldaffairs.org Video on the United States Peace Corps: https://youtu.be/xAJHr_Ce6po One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations. ​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/  Special thanks to Jordan Harbinger for sharing episodes from his show. He also has a free course on professional networking that is terrific. Check him out at the Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/  Also, thank you to Pilskills Chefhane for the music.  You can find him @PilskillsChefhain or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgl9ZsT3jKs at 3:30:00

Episode 113: 2023 AIA Gold Medal Award Winner Carol Ross BarneyWhat can we learn from 2023 AIA Gold Medal Award Winner Carol Ross Barney?Join us this week as we speak with Carol Ross Barney, the 2023 AIA Gold Medal winner. Ryan Gann, a former employee of Carol's and one of her students, will be our facilitator. Get ready to be inspired by a unique conversation that only happens between two individuals who have a great deal of respect for each other and have worked together for many years.Ryan and Carol's conversation is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between architecture and social justice. They discuss the importance of Equity + Representation in architecture, and how Carol has been a trailblazer in this area throughout her career. She shares stories about the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and how she overcame them with the help of other women who inspired and supported her along the way. The conversation also touches on Purpose Driven Architecture, which is an approach that prioritizes the needs of people and communities over aesthetics or ego. Carol explains how this philosophy has guided her work, particularly in projects that serve marginalized communities. Finally, Ryan and Carol go beyond architecture to discuss how design can be used as a tool for social change.They talk about the role of architects in addressing issues like climate change, affordable housing, and racial inequality, and how Carol's work has been driven by a desire to impact society positively. Overall, this conversation is a powerful reminder of the potential for architecture to be a force for good in the world, and of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the field.It was a great privilege to sit back and listen to these two individuals. We hope that you will enjoy the change-up in the format of this episode and find it as insightful as we did.Guests:Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, HASLA has been in the vanguard of civic space design since founding Ross Barney Architects in 1981. With a career that spans nearly 50 years, Carol has made significant contributions to the built environment, the profession, and architectural education. From the early days in the United States Peace Corps planning National Parks in Costa Rica to recent collaborations with City Governments, Carol has relentlessly advocated that excellent design is a right, not a privilege. At the forefront for equity in the architectural profession, Carol has long sought to move beyond her gender as a contributing factor or hindrance to success. But it's not enough just to blaze the trail, Carol continually teaches, mentors, and empowers young architects to contribute their ideas and designs to progress the profession.Ryan Gann, AIA, NOMA an Architect and Design Strategist; helps clients become better versions of themselves through design, culture, and prosperity. This work expands beyond architecture and often sits at the intersection of engagement and facilitation, elevating community-centered voices through the built environment. Ryan is the recipient of the AIA Associates Award, Schiff Foundation Fellowship from the Art Institute of Chicago, was the inaugural Architect-in-Residence at the Hyde Park Art Center, and recently co-curated an exhibition with Carol at the Chicago Architecture Center titled ReCovered: Chicago's Urban Tree Canopy."

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today we bring Chris Hyslop, the Executive Director of the Montana World Affairs Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global awareness and understanding in Montana's classrooms and communities. On the show, Chris talks about his experience in the United States Peace Corps and NGO work around the world.  LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hyslop-a438b7/ The Montana World Affairs Council: montanaworldaffairs.org Video on the United States Peace Corps: https://youtu.be/xAJHr_Ce6po One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations. ​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/  Special thanks to Jordan Harbinger for sharing episodes from his show. He also has a free course on professional networking that is terrific. Check him out at the Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/  Also, thank you to Pilskills Chefhane for the music.  You can find him @PilskillsChefhain or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgl9ZsT3jKs at 3:30:00

A Stegner Center and Tanner Humanities Center PresentationEVENT DESCRIPTION: Author Anne E. Palmer unearths a treasure-trove of Wallace Stegner's unseen letters, revealing how our Center's prolific namesake dealt with being broke and lonely, building comradery and a sense of purpose at the U of U. Free lunch for attendees who RSVP for in-person attendance.   Anne E. Palmer, Ed.D. is author of Years of Promise, the University of Utah's A. Ray Olpin Years (1946-1964) and founding director of the University of Utah Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.  At Stanford University, she directs the Aspen Rising Presidential Fellowship at the Graduate School of Education and conducts academic oral histories.  She holds a master's of public administration from the University of Utah and a doctorate in education from the University College London.  Her doctoral thesis on academic foundations of the United States Peace Corps was written at the University of Utah American West Center.  Wallace Stegner lived with her great-grandparents in Salt Lake City while he attended East High School and the University of Utah.      ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Anne E. Palmer, Ed.D. is author of Years of Promise, the University of Utah's A. Ray Olpin Years (1946-1964) and founding director of the University of Utah Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.  At Stanford University, she directs the Aspen Rising Presidential Fellowship at the Graduate School of Education and conducts academic oral histories.  She holds a master's of public administration from the University of Utah and a doctorate in education from the University College London.  Her doctoral thesis on academic foundations of the United States Peace Corps was written at the University of Utah American West Center.  Wallace Stegner lived with her great-grandparents in Salt Lake City while he attended East High School and the University of Utah.      This event is sponsored by the Wallace Stegner Center, the Tanner Humanities Center, and the Cultural Vision Fund. This episode was originally broadcast and recorded April 11, 2023

Show SummaryOn this bonus episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we feature the M3 Podcast Charity Partner, the Second Wind Fund. We share a conversation about the work that SWF is doing with the Executive Director of the organization, Chris WeissAbout the Guest Chris joined the Second Wind Fund team in April of 2016 as Development Director, and became Executive Director in November 2019. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2007 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After college, he served in the United States Peace Corps in the country of Belize from 2008-2010. Upon returning to the U.S., he worked for Urban Peak – a Denver non-profit that provides a variety of services to youth experiencing homelessness – in the Education & Employment Department as a Job Retention Specialist then the Development Department as the Development Manager. Chris brings a passion for making the world a better place and serving those in need.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Second Wind Fund WebsiteSecond Wind Fund on FacebookSecond Wind Fund on InstagramSecond Wind Fund on LinkedInCharity Partner, The Second Wind Fund: The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.  Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives. The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcastContact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email DuaneFollow Duane on StravaConnect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples CoachProducer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

What is HIV post exposure prophylaxis , who should get it and how should it be given. Vin and Ruan discuss these and other relevant issues related to this topic.About our Guest: Dr Avania Bangalee qualified as a pathologist in virology in 2018 with distinction and was awarded the Coulter Medal for Pathology in the CMSA examination. She has experience working for large multinational and international organizations including Discovery, Novartis pharmaceuticals and the United States Peace Corps. She has provided a diagnostic and clinical consultative service while employed with the National Health Laboratory serviceas a registrar and later as a pathologist. She has been instrumental in developing teaching programmes in the departments of Virology at the Universities of Witwatersrand and Pretoria and providing support for registrar teaching and learning including supervision of Master's students. She has published work in international and national peer-reviewed journals and presented at key conferences both locally and abroad.Dr Bangalee currently serves as a Senior Medical Advisor: HIV Programmes at Wits Reproductive Health and HIV InstituteVisit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.comYouTube: Microbe MailInstagram: Microbe_Mail

How can we harness curiosity to engage learners in STEM and in the world around them? Swift Creek Media CEO Brad Herring shares thoughts on storytelling, building STEM connections, and approaching the world from a new perspective. Plus, learn about the NISENetwork and its many STEM resources.While Brad's career began by serving overseas in Panama with the United States Peace Corps, his passion for filmmaking began with the birth of his daughter. What started as a hobby, quickly grew into his job and eventually led him to start his own production company, Swift Creek Media. He has over 17 years of experience in project management, creating and producing over 150 videos for one of the largest science museum networks in the United States. Brad previously worked at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC and led NISE Network online workshops while serving as NISENet's Earth & Space project-based professional learning community leader and as the Southeast regional hub leader. I first met Brad when we were both deeply ensconced in the museum world. Through our collaboration together, I learned how to tap into STEM resources and community professionals to enhance the wow factor of the STEAM Night programs I developed for the children's museum where I was working at the time. I also gained access to the creative collaborative energy of a nationwide network of informal educators seeking to get the public excited about science and hands-on learning. [00:40] Wonder, curiosity, connection  -- building engaging STEM/STEAM programs[5:13] The challenges of grabbing and keeping attention when building engaging programs.[10:06] What is NISE Network (National Informal STEM Education Network) and how can it help build engaged learning? [14:17] Taking Curiosity On The Road: Brad shares details about his recent summer trip of a lifetime and the perspective it gave him.[21:25] How do we tell the stories? Filmmaking as storytelling through  Swift Creek Media[27:25] Strategies for connecting storytelling and engaged STEM/STEAM learning? Horton Senses Something Small,   Breakfast Moon, Moonbear's Shadow, Hide and Seek Moon,  Frankenstein[33:17] What Brings You Hope? It (camping) really gave me hope that there are good people out there and we just need to get outside of our own walls and travel more and experience more and live more and experience new cultures, new foods, try new things, be curious about our world, and just restore that sense of wonder that we were all born with.Support the showRead the full show notes, visit the website, and check out my on-demand virtual course. Continue the adventure at LinkedIn or Instagram. *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

This RPCV Leaders in Action episode of the Jobs with Jodi podcast features a conversation with returned volunteer Steve Driehaus about his unique career spanning years as a public servant--representing Ohio at both at the state level and then in Congress--and serving as a Country Director for Peace Corps in Morocco and Eswatini (Swaziland).  Don't miss this inspirational conversation. FEATURED GUEST: Steve Driehaus is Resident Senior Director in Iraq for the NationalDemocratic Institute (NDI). In this position, he manages a staff of sixteenIraqi and third country nationals who design and implement programmingto strengthen Iraq's democracy. The focus of NDI's work in Iraq centers onstrengthening political parties, professionalizing the offices and staff ofMembers of Parliament, empowering women and youth to engage in thepolitical process, and monitoring to ensure fair and impartial elections.Prior to joining NDI, Steve was President and Managing Partner at GoodGovernment Group, LLC. G3 is a consulting firm that focuses on the intersection of public policy, community engagement and economic development. Steve also served as the Executive Director of Cincinnati Compass, a regional initiative advocating on behalf of immigrants that celebrates the cultural and economic contributions being made by first generation Americans living in Greater Cincinnati. Previously Steve served as Country Director for the United States Peace Corps in Morocco where he led 150 Volunteers focused on the development of Morocco's youth population. His efforts included partnerships with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as expansion into Morocco's smaller, rural communities. Prior to Morocco, Steve served four and a half years as the Country Director for Peace Corps Swaziland where he led two projects concentrating on Community Health and Youth Development in an effort to combat Swaziland's HIV/AIDS pandemic. Steve is a former U.S. Representative for Ohio's 1st Congressional District, serving from 2009 until 2011. In Congress, he was a member of the Financial Services Committee and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Prior to his election to Congress, he served eight years in the Ohio House of Representatives, and was elected Minority Whip from 2005-2008. Driehaus studied Political Science and Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs at Miami University earning a B.A. in 1988. After graduation, he joined the United States Peace Corps in Senegal serving as an Environmental Education Volunteer where he worked with village groups and local schools to promote sustainable environmental practices. He holds a Master's Degree in Public Affairs (M.P.A.) from Indiana University where he studied Public Finance and Comparative International Affairs. After his graduate studies, Driehaus worked as Associate Director of the Center for International Education and Development Assistance at Indiana University. While serving in this role, he coordinated the South African Internship Program, sponsored by the United States Information Agency, which became the largest professional exchange program between the United States and post-Apartheid South Africa.PODCAST HOST: Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador, 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide.

There's so much goodness in this conversation with Brian Buckley, Executive Director of The Southwest Native-American Foundation. From varied points of view, Brian focuses on the fullness of what it means to be human. From the practical to the sublime, he takes us along as he recounts his life story. As he talks about his life path and the wisdom he's gained as a result of reflection and contemplation, it's easy to sense the depth and vastness of Brian's heart. Consistent throughout this conversation is the sense that Brian was deeply impacted by his Irish immigrant roots. His grandparents emigrated to the United States. Raised in an Irish enclave in a Boston neighborhood, Brian shares his childhood experience of being in a clan of children of Irish immigrants. This theme recurs again when Brian shares a poem by Seamus Heaney. Brian had an opportunity to experience Buddhism and meditation when overseas as a volunteer for the Peace Corps. He speaks about the contrast in his experience between Buddhism and Irish Catholicism. The Hoffman Process helped Brian discover the depth of his emotional self and the impact of his Irish-rooted emotional patterns. Brian speaks about both the spiritual and practical aspects of the Process. He shares about the nature of his Spiritual Self and also speaks about the practical nature of the gifts of the Hoffman Process. He came home with learning skills for day-to-day that he can bring to the dinner table, both literally and metaphorically. MORE ABOUT BRIAN BUCKLEY: Brian, the son of Cathy and Paul Buckley, was born in West Roxbury, MA. As a young child, he witnessed Boston tear itself apart over issues of race and equality. These themes would inform much of his later life. After attending the Roxbury Latin School and graduating from Harvard College with a degree in psychology, Brian began teaching social studies at Franklin K.Lane High School in Brooklyn. Following his time teaching, Brian served in the United States Peace Corps in Udon Thani, Thailand.  Upon returning to the States, he instructed at Harvard University as a Teaching Fellow for Dr. Robert Coles' course, The Literature of Social Reflection. Brian received the Derek Bok Award for Excellence in Teaching. He received an Ed.M from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an M.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts. Poetry informs much of his inner landscape. Brian continues to teach as an elementary school special education teacher at a public Montessori school. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian founded the Barbara Henry Courage in Teaching Award to honor the work of Barbara Henry. Barbara was the only teacher to report to work to welcome and teach Ruby Bridges. Ruby, a six-year-old first-grade student of African-American descent, was the only child to come to school on the first day of de-segregation in 1960 New Orleans. Fulfilling a Personal Call: Brian served as a high school teacher and United States Peace Corps Fellow on the Navajo Nation. At the end of this time, he founded the Southwest Native-American Foundation (SWNAF). The Foundation assists students of the tribes of the Southwest in gaining greater access to higher education. As Executive Director of SWNAF, Brian, along with the SWNAF Board and Donors, has assisted in the matriculation of 500 students to college and graduate school. Learn more about The Southwest Native American Foundation here, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. As Mentioned in This Episode: Ruby Bridges and Barbara Henry: Read more about Ruby Bridges at RubyBridges.Foundation. Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day: Discover more about Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. United States Peace Corp: The Peace Corps was started by President John F. Kennedy in the early sixties. The Peace Corps the opportunity to serve others through immersion in a community abroad. Working side by side with local leaders, they work on the most pressing challenges of these times Volu...

There's so much goodness in this conversation with Brian Buckley, Executive Director of The Southwest Native-American Foundation. From varied points of view, Brian focuses on the fullness of what it means to be human. From the practical to the sublime, he takes us along as he recounts his life story. As he talks about his life path and the wisdom he's gained as a result of reflection and contemplation, it's easy to sense the depth and vastness of Brian's heart. Consistent throughout this conversation is the sense that Brian was deeply impacted by his Irish immigrant roots. His grandparents emigrated to the United States. Raised in an Irish enclave in a Boston neighborhood, Brian shares his childhood experience of being in a clan of children of Irish immigrants. This theme recurs again when Brian shares a poem by Seamus Heaney. Brian had an opportunity to experience Buddhism and meditation when overseas as a volunteer for the Peace Corps. He speaks about the contrast in his experience between Buddhism and Irish Catholicism. The Hoffman Process helped Brian discover the depth of his emotional self and the impact of his Irish-rooted emotional patterns. Brian speaks about both the spiritual and practical aspects of the Process. He shares about the nature of his Spiritual Self and also speaks about the practical nature of the gifts of the Hoffman Process. He came home with learning skills for day-to-day that he can bring to the dinner table, both literally and metaphorically. More about Brian Buckley: Brian, the son of Cathy and Paul Buckley, was born in West Roxbury, MA. As a young child, he witnessed Boston tear itself apart over issues of race and equality. These themes would inform much of his later life. After attending the Roxbury Latin School and graduating from Harvard College with a degree in psychology, Brian began teaching social studies at Franklin K.Lane High School in Brooklyn. Following his time teaching, Brian served in the United States Peace Corps in Udon Thani, Thailand.  Upon returning to the States, he instructed at Harvard University as a Teaching Fellow for Dr. Robert Coles' course, The Literature of Social Reflection. Brian received the Derek Bok Award for Excellence in Teaching. He received an Ed.M from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an M.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts. Poetry informs much of his inner landscape. Brian continues to teach as an elementary school special education teacher at a public Montessori school. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian founded the Barbara Henry Courage in Teaching Award to honor the work of Barbara Henry. Barbara was the only teacher to report to work to welcome and teach Ruby Bridges. Ruby, a six-year-old first-grade student of African-American descent, was the only child to come to school on the first day of de-segregation in 1960 New Orleans. Fulfilling a personal call: Brian served as a high school teacher and United States Peace Corps Fellow on the Navajo Nation. At the end of this time, he founded the Southwest Native-American Foundation (SWNAF). The Foundation assists students of the tribes of the Southwest in gaining greater access to higher education. As Executive Director of SWNAF, Brian, along with the SWNAF Board and Donors, has assisted in the matriculation of 500 students to college and graduate school. Learn more about The Southwest Native American Foundation here, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. As mentioned in this episode: Ruby Bridges and Barbara Henry: Read more about Ruby Bridges at RubyBridges.Foundation. Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day: Discover more about Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. United States Peace Corp: The Peace Corps was started by President John F. Kennedy in the early sixties. The Peace Corps the opportunity to serve others through immersion in a community abroad. Working side by side with local leaders, they work on the most pressing challenges of these times Volu...

Jennifer Brick Murtzashvili has worked in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan for the United States Peace Corps and the United Nations. We all know that war brings human loss, destruction and conflict, but its effects go further. In this episode, she explains how institutions, governments, property rights and even trust among citizens might be eroded by war, and what is needed to rebuild countries after conflict.

As a young adult, Nick Bardo bounced around the globe teaching, from the Republic of Kiribati to China and many places in between. The United States Peace Corps showed him that no matter where in the world he was, home was in a classroom.

This edition of "The Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast" showcases the St. Ambrose University Peace Corps Prep Program.  Host Ann Garton welcomes Kate Horberg, Program Coordinator for the Master of Public Health program at St. Ambrose University. Kate worked as a Community Health Volunteer in the United States Peace Corps, serving in Cameroon, Africa. Her direct public health practice in Cameroon focused on HIV prevention, maternal and child health, malaria, and nutrition. Kate holds a master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language, Culture and Education and TESOL Certification from Western Illinois University.  We also welcome Duk Kim, PhD, a Professor in St. Ambrose University's Political Science Department. He teaches political science and international studies focusing on methodological approaches to examine post-conflict management roles of the United Nations and humanitarian NGOs for war-torn societies. Dr. Kim is coordinator for SAU's Peace Corps Prep program which offers an academic partnered certificate to build the skills one needs to positively impact through volunteering. Dr. Kim serves as President of the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities.For More Information:St Ambrose University Peace Corps Prep Program:https://www.sau.edu/academics/international-education/peace-corps-prepConnect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Episode Notes Johnathan Miller is President of the Airborne Lifeline Foundation and a member of the Presidential Precinct's Global Advisory Council. He served from 2018-2021 as the Africa Regional Director for the United States Peace Corps, where he was responsible for overseeing Peace Corps programs in 26 countries across the African continent. Listen to our latest episode of Global Founders to learn more about the Airborne Lifeline Foundation and hear some key takeaways from Johnathan's career of service.

Heather is a designer, social entrepreneur, and mom of 2 spunky children. She has a BFA in Graphic Design and Art Therapy from the School of Visual Arts and a Masters Degree in Global Affairs and International Business from New York University. She started her career working as a materials and design specialist for Material ConneXion in NYC and then served as a volunteer small business adviser with the United States Peace Corps in Morocco. She lived in a rural region of Morocco and helped women diversify their line of products for the export market. Since her experience in the Peace Corps, it was her dream to start a company to employ and empower women. In 2009 Mushmina was born and Heather has been at its' helm ever since. You can find our podcasts on Apple, Pandora, and IHeart Radio. What topics would you like to see discussed next? Share with us in the comments below. We couldn't make these podcasts without your support!

Gaddi H. Vasquez is the descendant of migrant farm workers who instilled in him a strong work ethic and the value of serving others. He was the first member of his family to earn a college degree and has been a lifelong advocate against world hunger, disease and poverty.Before retiring, he was senior vice president of government affairs for Edison International and Southern California Edison, one of the nation's largest investor-owned utilities. He was responsible for government relations activities at the federal and state level, as well as local public affairs.From 2006 to 2009, Gaddi H. Vasquez served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Organizations in Rome, Italy, including the World Food Program and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. He led major reform efforts resulting in the adoption of some of the most sweeping changes in the organization's history. From 2002-2006, Ambassador Vasquez served as director of the United States Peace Corps where he led the international volunteer service organization with volunteers and staff serving in 78 countries.Early in his career, he served as an Orange County supervisor, as chief deputy appointments secretary to Governor George Deukmejian, and as a police officer for the City of Orange. He has served on the President's Commission on White House Fellowships, the California Criminal Justice Council, the California Film Commission, and the board of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund. He serves on the boards of directors of the Public Policy Institute of California, the Pat Brown Institute, the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts, the national advisory boards of the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program and of the Salvation Army, and the board of trustees of Chapman University.​Ambassador Vasquez has been named one of Hispanic Business Magazine's top 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States. Ambassador Vasquez is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the recipient of five (and soon to be a sixth from CSUF) honorary doctorate degrees.​

Will Fernandez is a Global Client Partner with Wunderman Thompson, where he oversees the strategic growth of some of the agency's most ambitious clients. Prior to Wunderman Thompson, Will joined the WPP Fellowship Program, working across the world's largest marketing services company to help provide end-to-end creative transformation. Will started his career working in government, with stints in the United States Peace Corps mission in Costa Rica and in the Obama Administration's National Economic Council. When Will isn't collaborating with clients, he is either traveling to new cities, trying out new recipes, or watching NBA basketball.---------------------------------------------Check out our other podcasts!---------------------------------------------Master Dating: http://bit.ly/MasterDatingPodcastThe Afflatus en Español: http://bit.ly/AfflatusEspanolLove Without Borders: https://bit.ly/LWBPodcastMillennial Things: http://bit.ly/MillennialThings------------------------------------The Afflatus on Social Media------------------------------------Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusTwitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusInsta------------------------------------Connect with Host & Guest------------------------------------Aalok Rathod: https://www.instagram.com/al_rathodWill Fernandez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whfernandez------------------------------------Crew------------------------------------Editor: Kartik GuptaProducer: Aalok RathodGraphic Designer: Devanshi D'Souza

Has it been a while since you've said those marriage vows or did the Dance of Isaiah?  Orthodox weddings are quite different from the way many Hallmark movies end.  Today Cynthia talks to Drs. David and Mary Ford about marriage.  They cover what an Orthodox ceremony looks like, and take us through the purpose of marriage and... what is submission?                        Dr. David Ford is Professor of Church History at St. Tikhon's Seminary in South Canaan, Pennsylvania.  He went to college at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, where he majored in History.  Immediately after graduation he went to Liberia, West Africa, as a volunteer in the United States Peace Corps; he served there for three years in the field of education. Upon returning, he entered the M.Div. program at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Here he learned about the Early Church, and through his continuing study of the facts of Church History, he realized that only Holy Orthodoxy has preserved the fullness of the Christian Faith. Having graduated with an M.Div. degree, he then began the Ph.D. program in Church History and Historical Theology at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Dr. Mary Ford is Associate Professor of New Testament at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Canaan, PA, where she has taught for almost 30 years. She has published most recently The Soul's Longing: An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Biblical Interpretation (2015), as well as co-authoring with her husband, David, Marriage as a Path to Holiness: Lives of the Married Saints, and co-editing Glory and Honor: Orthodox Christian Resources on Marriage, as well as numerous articles. She was very blessed to have discovered the Orthodox Church in England in the late 1970s, and thus to have spent time with both the late Fr. Sophrony Sakharov and Met.Anthony of Sourozh, as well as Fr. Lev Gillet, Nicolas Zernov (who was her sponsor at her baptism), and other inspiring Orthodox Christians who shared a common zeal for the Faith and for living the gospel. Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes a break indoors for an important conversation with Dr. Luz Huntington-Moskos about environmental health and indoor air quality in Kentucky. In addition to serving on the UofL Sustainability Council, Luz is an Assistant Professor of Nursing Education at the University of Louisville and Director of the Community Engagement Core at UofL's Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences. Learn more at https://louisville.edu/ciehs/cores/cec/cec Dr. Huntington-Moskos' current research efforts focus on the prevention of lung cancer by addressing secondhand smoke and radon exposure in the homes of low-income families with children. Using a life course perspective, she is interested in addressing cancer prevention early in the trajectory of a child's life through the use of home testing for chronic environmental exposures. Her educational background includes a strong foundation in maternal child health and health disparities. As a recipient of two Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) traineeships, she completed specialized training in child health theory, growth/development and adolescent resiliency. Her PhD dissertation examined the impact of tobacco use behaviors and secondhand smoke exposure on the cardiovascular health of rural adolescents. As a postdoctoral scholar with the Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments (BREATHE) research team at the University of Kentucky, College of Nursing, she assisted in participant recruitment and expanded her knowledge of intervention research and home testing. As a co-investigator, funded by a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) diversity supplement, she examined the influence of having children in the home and the completion of home testing for radon and secondhand smoke. She has experience working with under-resourced communities during her service in the United States Peace Corps, as a registered nurse working in inner city Baltimore and on the Navajo Nation. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

In this episode, Joe Mercadante speaks with Weijin (Gina) Leow about how to foster an inclusive workspace, finding purpose and direction in one's career, readjusting to life in the U.S. after the Peace Corps, and how Gina's multicultural background wound up inspiring her to pursue a career in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Weijin “Gina” Leow's love of service led her to teach English to hundreds of college students in Sichuan, China from 2014-2016 with the United States Peace Corps. Upon returning to the U.S., she created New York University's first MA program in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She joined the Fire Department of New York City (“FDNY”) in 2017 as an intern and now is the Diversity and Inclusion Manager. Gina was honored as one of Lawline's Top Women Faculty of 2020 for the Eliminating Bias: Inclusive Leadership in the Legal Profession program. She was the New York City Bar Association's Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee's Substitute Secretary and Chair of the Toolkit Subcommittee, creating its first Mindfulness and Well-Being Toolkit. Gina currently serves as the Vice President of the New York City Peace Corps Association. She has certifications in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and Yale University and in Restorative Circle Keeping from Planning Change. In addition to receiving her MA in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NYU, she received a BA in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from the City College of New York and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Stuart Ashman, CEO of the International Folk Art Market, one of the largest social entrepreneurship organizations in the world, shares insights and updates in this episode. Stuart has a long and impressive background as a cultural ambassador. He was the Executive Director & Chief Curator of CCA in Santa Fe; President and CEO of the Museum of Latin American Art; Director of the New Mexico Museum of Art; Executive Director of the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art; and was the Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. He's also served as Expert Consultant for the United States Peace Corps and serves as Vice-Chair of the Richardson Center for Global Engagement. Stuart and Melanie talk about the innovative adaptations and creative solutions that had to be instituted at the Market in this pandemic era. The truth is that, for many of the artists, the Market is their only source of income for the year. And many of the artists support their communities through their art. As the website states, “artist earnings have exceeded $34 million and impacted more than one million lives in the communities they represent.”  Further, “each of our artists has a story to tell about craft tradition, and a family, village and culture to support.” Stuart Ashman's response to the importance of art and beauty for a life of happiness and wellbeing may surprise you ... be sure and listen for this in the second half. The artists of the International Folk Art Market have long held a special place in Melanie's heart. Their enduring dedication to their respective cultures' traditional arts and crafts, the pervasive sense of community support, and the sheer beauty and joy of the myriad offerings shared with the world year after year continue to be a wellspring of inspiration and hope for a better world. the International Folk Art Market website here Dr. Melanie Harth, the Santa Fe Therapist, website here

Josh Flynn, CEO of Seabreeze Property Services headquartered in Portland, ME, grew up loving the outdoors and spending the majority of his time in the woods or on his grandparents 4 acre cut flower farm on the banks of the Spurwink river in his hometown of Scarborough. While being most comfortable playing in the dirt, there wasn't a clear cut career path for where he would end up until well after he left home. A need to explore the world beyond New England, he attended the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA graduating with an Environmental Studies degree after an initial track in business didn't have the right feel about it. Before graduation he made the commitment to join the United States Peace Corps and fulfilled a 27 month term serving as an Environmental Education and Conservation volunteer in Pindoty, Paraguay, a small farming community an hour bus ride away from the capital of Asuncion. There he gained the practical skills along with leadership abilities only enhanced by conducting everything in an adopted language. Returning to the United States included a 4 month spell of piecing part-time jobs together before returning to his roots at Wollam Gardens, a commercial cut flower farm outside of Washington D.C. There he continued to grow his managerial skills and spent 3 years growing the business and serving as it's General Manager. Returning to Maine in 2016, after a short stint in retail and a small landscape company, he joined Seabreeze and through the course of 4 years went from supervisor to CEO of one the region's largest landscaping and winter maintenance companies. He hopes to continue to grow the company and provide the best opportunities for those interested in a career in landscaping as well as the highest quality service in the area. He tries to use his story as an example when explaining what's possible in this industry as a career and through dedication, constantly learning, and hard work anyone has the chance to grow and become a leader. He continues to serve his community by volunteering with Junior Achievement as well as the Good Shepherd food bank. He also currently serves as an executive committee member for MELNA, the Maine Landscape and Nurserymen's Association.

When Azzedine Downes became President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in 2012, one thing was clear to him: “Talking to people who already agreed with us just isn’t enough to get real results.” As IFAW’s Executive Vice President since 1997, Azzedine had worked closely with experts from across the sciences and decision makers from around the world. But when he became President, IFAW started bringing together what Azzedine likes to call “the unusual suspects.” Seamstresses in Malawi. Auction houses in China. Military intelligence officers in Minnesota. Working together, IFAW’s eclectic network is now helping animals and people thrive together in more than 40 countries. Azzedine has led IFAW through a groundbreaking period of geographic expansion and strategic consolidation. He’s helped open offices on four continents, including IFAW’s first office in the Middle East. He’s deployed IFAW’s world-class Tiger Team to South Asia, where new programs are proving critical support for the species. And he established IFAW’s Wildlife Crime program. Azzedine has also influenced international policies to create positive change on the ground. In Azzedine’s first year as President, IFAW signed a historic lease agreement with a Maasai community near Amboseli National Park in Kenya, securing 16,000 acres of precious habitat for elephants. Months later, Azzedine helped establish a first-of-its-kind cooperative framework between IFAW and INTERPOL’s Environmental Crime Program. For years, Azzedine has served as the Head of the Delegation to the CITES Conference of the Parties. And recently, he directed IFAW’s successful campaign for membership to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Before joining IFAW, Azzedine served as the Chief of Party for the U.S. Agency for International Development in Jerusalem and Morocco, as well as the Acting Regional Director for the United States Peace Corps in Eurasia and the Middle East. In 2015, Fast Company named Azzedine one of the “The Most 100 Creative People in Business,” and he has been listed among The NonProfit Times’s “Power and Influence Top 50.” He is a member of the Global Tiger Forum Advisory Council, and he currently sits on the U.S. Trade and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee. A graduate of Providence College and Harvard University, Azzedine is fluent in Arabic, English, and French. https://www.ifaw.org/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Join Cynthia for the 100th episode of the Holistic Christian Life podcast, as she welcomes Dr. David Ford as her first guest for Season Three.  Dr. Ford, an expert on the writings of St. John Chrysostom, shares his knowledge by talking with Cynthia about what he feels St. John’s advice would be for people living through trying times.  Drawing from his letters to St. Olympia, we know he has a lot to say!  You will find this episode encouraging and uplifting in every way! Bio: Dr. David Ford is Professor of Church History at St. Tikhon’s Seminary in South Canaan, Pennsylvania.  He went to college at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, where he majored in History.  Immediately after graduation he went to Liberia, West Africa, as a volunteer in the United States Peace Corps; he served there for three years in the field of education. Upon returning, he entered the M.Div. program at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Here he learned about the Early Church, and through his continuing study of the facts of Church History, he realized that only Holy Orthodoxy has preserved the fullness of the Christian Faith. Having graduated with an M.Div. degree, he then began the Ph.D. program in Church History and Historical Theology at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. His wife, Dr. Mary Sanford Ford also works at St. Tikhon’s as Associate Professor of New Testament, and together they have co-written several books together. Books that he has written, translated, or contributed to include: Prayer and the Departed Saints Marriage as a Path to Holiness: Lives of Married Saints Women and Men in the Early Church: The Full Views of St. John Chrysostom.  Wisdom for Today from the Early Church History of the Church, volume 3 The Glory and Honor of Marriage: Orthodox Christian Resources Tikhon of Moscow: Instructions and Teachings for the American Orthodox Faithful (1898 – 1907) The Letters of Saint John Chrysostom to Saint Olympia the Deaconess The Life and Works of Metropolitan Leonty (1876 – 1965), Healing Humanity: Confronting Our Moral Crisis Sing to Your Soul, vol. 1: The Narration of Salvation History in Selected Passages by Saint John Chrysostom In addition, Dr. David is in the midst of selecting and translating a collection of about 20 entire sermons by St. John Chrysostom which have not been translated into English either ever before, or only in antiquated English and/or are located in obscure places.

Alana DeJoseph, Producer and Director of “A Towering Task: A Peace Corps Documentary,” focuses on the importance of the United States Peace Corps, many of its humanitarian and educational programs, unique situations confronting thousands of American Peace Corps Volunteers working in over sixty-economically developing countries and challenges in producing a documentary to showcase the US Peace Corps.

Born in 1874, in the United States, Louis George Gregory acquired an elite education and became a prominent lawyer in Washington DC at the beginning of the 20th Century. Disillusioned by the continual unfair treatment of people of African descent in the United States, Mr Gregory had lost all faith in religion until in 1907 he encountered the Baha'i Faith, the teachings of which transformed his life. In 1911, while on pilgrimage to Palestine, he met Abdu'l- Baha, the son of the prophet Founder of the Faith. This meeting transformed his life, as well as the fortunes of the Baha'i Community of the US and Canada. Louis Gregory became the foremost teacher of the Baha'i Cause in the US. In 1951, he was posthumously elevated to the ranks of the ‘Hands of the Cause of God', a selected group of international advisors to the leadership of the Faith. He was first of only 2 members of the African race to be elevated to this rank. Terrence Simmons is a native of Guyana, an English-speaking country in Northeastern South America. He attended classes for children and junior youth and embraced the Baha'i community in the mid 1970's. Over the years, he served in many administrative positions including Local Assemblies and national committees, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Guyana and as an Auxiliary Board Member for Protection of the Faith. Terrence is a Historian by training. He holds a BA and MA in Guianese and West Indian History from the University of Guyana, where he also taught on the faculty for a short while. He also has backgrounds in health sciences research, project management and international development. He also holds an MSc in Health Policy (clinical medicine) from Imperial College London and is a registered PRINCE2 Project and Programme Management (MSP) Practitioner in the UK. Terrence has worked in international & grassroots-based development for more than 30 years, in the areas of health research, education and youth development. He was Programme Director for the United States Peace Corps in Guyana for 9 years. Worked in London on the development of social infrastructure for Black and other Ethnic Minority Communities including serving on the Advisory Board of London's Minority Ethnic Network (MiNet). He was a programme manager in the School of Public Health at Imperial College London for 8 years. Currently, he is the Senior Project Manager in the Project Coordination Office of the Human Brain Project, an EU flagship enterprise focused on brain research in Geneva, Switzerland. He and his family has been living in South London since 2007. To view the video please visit the YouTube channel https://youtu.be/jpE5jlXvmmY

For hundreds of years rumors persist of a demonic creature that haunts the Pine Barrens in New Jersey, a labyrinth of pine and cedar trees, mist covered bogs and abandoned colonial villages that stretch through the middle of New Jersey. For most New Jerseyans, the Jersey Devil exists somewhere between shadow and spectre. But the Pine Barrens is a very real place - an entity - harboring its own dark secrets and desire for self preservation.The enigmatic forest can seal a traveler’s fate - not everyone who walks into the Pine Barrens comes out. Leigh Paynter was born and raised in Southern New Jersey. She graduated from Rowan University with a degree in journalism and earned her M.S in Broadcasting from Syracuse University.For 15 years, she has worked as both a print and television journalist in New Jersey, Florida and California. She also served in the United States Peace Corps (2006-2008 Armenia)."The Pine Barrens' Devil" is her first published work of fiction.https://leighpaynter.com/Conflict Radio - Episode 28 The Pine Barrens' Devil, The Jersey Devil with Leigh Paynterhttps://conflictradio.net/

Leslie and I chatted about the responsibilities of being an extension forester, being proactive to plant the right trees in the right areas and she is proud of her role in her office. Leslie Boby is the Coordinator for the Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) office and has been leading the office on an interim basis since the previous lead left in January 2019. She has worked as an Extension Associate on regional projects for the SREF office since 2011 and is based at the University of Georgia. SREF Twitter: https://twitter.com/soforext or @soforext Leslie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Leslie_Boby or @Leslie_Boby As Interim Coordinator of the SREF office, Leslie's work entails facilitating connections and regional programs among the 13 southern land-grant universities, the USDA Forest Service, state forestry agencies and other southern forestry community members. These efforts include education, technology transfer and Extension programs that can serve the entire region. Leslie has a Masters degree in Forest Ecology from the University of Florida, a Bachelor's degree in Biology from University of Illinois and is currently pursuing a Doctorate at the University of Georgia in Adult Education and Leadership. Prior to joining SREF, Leslie worked in various locations nationwide and for multiple agencies. She worked for the Audubon Society in California, as a wildland firefighter and forest technician for the Bureau of Land Management in northern New Mexico, and conducted wildland fire and soils research in Alaska. Leslie began her Extension career by serving in the United States Peace Corps as an Agroforestry Extension volunteer in rural Kenya for two years. Leslie lives with her husband and two boys in Athens, GA and enjoys hiking and camping with her family as much as possible. Want to be featured? Schedule your interview with Talking Forests on this link: www.calendly.com/talkingforests Voice by Gordon Collier www.linkedin.com/in/jgordoncollier/ Spring by Ikson www.soundcloud.com/ikson Music promoted by Audio Library www.youtu.be/5WPnrvEMIdo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkingforests/support

"Insights from 2020 AIAG CR Summit: Tolga Yaprak with iPoint" Supply Chain Now Episode 349 From the 2020 AIAG CR Summit This episode features Tolga Yaprak. Tolga is a Senior Consultant at iPoint Inc. for corporate social responsibility (“CSR”), specializing in conflict minerals and anti-human trafficking compliance and reporting. He custom-designs compliance programs for corporations and drafts their legal and SEC disclosures, such as the Form SD and CMR, and the UK-Modern Slavery Act statement(s). Tolga served in the United States Peace Corps, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Eastern Michigan University. He is also an Instructor at Eastern Michigan University’s Graduate School, College of Business where he teaches advanced methodologies in market research. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Tolga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolga-yaprak/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Supply Chain Trivia Night: supplychainnowradio.com/supply-chain-trivia/ Key Takeaways from Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 Rankings for 2020 Webinar: tinyurl.com/ybodvlxp Supply Chain Now Listener Survey: forms.gle/76Q2ynmidNdRCgzM7 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: apicsatlanta.org Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-349

Laurie Keith is Vice President of Media, Social & Emerging for the Ad Council, “where creativity and causes converge.” The Ad Council, a non-profit organization, coordinates “contributing partners” to address the most important issues in the US and globally, including social and environmental concerns and national crises.  Laurie started her career working with big media agencies, but her heart was in her volunteer work. Joining the Ad Council in 2010 allowed her to meld her love for media strategy and planning with her passion for social good. Today, she manages the organization's relationships with major media, tech, and entertainment companies, including large tech platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Apple, Amazon, Pinterest, Reddit, eBay, and Twitch.  Since its start in 1942, the Ad Council has, over the years, produced many iconic messages. Two of the earliest were: “Loose lips sink ships” (a wartime reminder that divulging sensitive information could result in American deaths) and Smokey Bear, (who always seemed to be saying, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.”) Other iconic messages include: “Friends don't let friends drive drunk,” Crash dummies, and the current “Love has no labels.” In this interview, Laurie explains how the Ad Council's partnership model works and how it has grown:  Nonprofit and government agency “issue experts” need help to communicate critical messages to their target audiences.  U.S. creative agencies (and the Ad Council's Creators for Good team) donate time to develop creative strategy and content  The Ad Council deploys this information to media volunteers The media volunteers provide pro bono digital “real estate” – the platform Today, these large media companies often contribute on creative side as well, honing material to produce platform-optimized messages. Before the COVID-19-precipitated cancellation of the South by Southwest 2020 conference, Laurie was scheduled to moderate a panel, “Marketing in the Age of Digital Community,” exploring the power and rise of digital communities. Here, Laurie discusses the power of Reddit, a community where anonymity opens the opportunity for people to more freely talk about sensitive issues, and the potential gains (and caveats) for brands that decide to work in that space.  Laurie talks about how the Ad Council's current “Alone together” message, encourages social isolation to slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic while communicating that doing so brings people into a “group” taking action together. Alone. But not alone. Laurie says she has been thrilled with the level and depth of brand involvement in communicating COVID-19 information to various audiences. Laurie can be reached on Twitter @lauriekeith, on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/adcouncil, and on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-advertising-council/. The Ad Council offers an audio/video/print “finished content” COVID-19 information toolkit for people or organizations with outreach capabilities at: coronavirus.adcouncilkit.org.  Transcript Follows: ROB: Welcome to the Marketing Agency Leadership Podcast. I'm your host, Rob Kischuk, and I'm excited to be joined today by Laurie Keith. She's the Vice President of Media, Social & Emerging for the Ad Council based in San Francisco, California. Welcome to the podcast, Laurie. LAURIE: Thank you so much for having me. ROB: It's fantastic to have you here. I think a lot of people, the name “the Ad Council” is familiar to them, but they might not be able to tell you off the top of their heads what it is, how it operates, what the deal is. I think people don't even realize how many iconic campaigns the Ad Council is associated with. So why don't you give us the big picture of the Ad Council and what the Ad Council excels in?  LAURIE: Of course. We like to say the Ad Council is where creativity and causes converge, put simply. We are a nonprofit organization. We've been around since 1942, and we bring together unique convening partners from the creative minds in advertising, media, technology, in order to address the nation's most important causes. We convene all of the partners that we have in all of those industries to tackle the country's toughest issues. We are a national nonprofit, so we're really focused on issues at home. Of course, if there's an issue of global importance, we also will take those on as well. It's a really unique intersection in that we're able to work with the nonprofits and government agencies – they really act as the issue experts – and our “clients” – the media, technology, marketing industries – in an effort to get these critical messages out there to the audiences that we're trying to reach. And then the advertising creative industry are really tasked with developing and coming up with the creative that you see out there. As you alluded to, we have created some of the most iconic campaigns in advertising history, from “Friends don't let friends drive drunk” to Smokey Bear. Our most iconic campaign right now I think is “Love has no labels.” We really are the convener, as I said earlier, to bring everyone together so that we can make sure we're getting these critical issues out there.  ROB: For sure. And even I believe going all the way back to Rosie the Riveter, at the origin? Is that right? LAURIE: That was up for debate for quite a long time. [laughs] I don't think we can claim that one, but our very iconic campaign was “Loose lips sink ships” back in World War II era. That was I think one of our first campaigns, along with Smokey Bear. ROB: Crash Test Dummies, McGruff, do you get to claim those? LAURIE: Yep, Crash Test Dummies, McGruff the Crime Dog. Those are also our iconic campaigns. I should mention we have a long history of creating campaigns in times of national crisis. I just mentioned World War II; we had a big September 11th “I am an American” campaign. Also, any time there's a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy. And of course, our most recent efforts that we have on the ground right now to spread awareness on the slow of the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19. We're currently spinning on all cylinders getting those messages out to the public. ROB: It's quite a charge to make these memorable and meaningful campaigns. I don't think a lot of people would think about having interesting and memorable government advertisements, but yet that is a place that the Ad Council has absolutely excelled. Let's dig a little bit into your own journey. How did you come to be at the Ad Council in the role that you are in now? LAURIE: In my role as Vice President of Media, focusing on social and emerging, I really work in this unique intersection of the tech media industry, and I manage our relationships with major media, tech, and entertainment companies, using their platforms to develop largescale, innovative, social good partnerships. I oversee our partnerships with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Apple, Amazon, Pinterest, Reddit, eBay. I'm always worried like I'm missing someone. Twitch is a big one. A lot of the large tech media platforms really fall under my huge umbrella. Your question was how I got here. Prior to the Ad Council, joining 10 years ago, I worked at big media agencies. I started my career at Starcom MediaVest Group in Chicago, and then I moved to Los Angeles, where I worked for Mindshare, working on the Ford Automotive account, and then moved over to Initiative, where I worked on the Carl's Jr./Hardees QSR account. I reached a point in my career 10 years ago where – I went to school for advertising, I went through the media track; I really loved media. I've always been super interested in media as an industry. I was really enjoying the strategy that went behind building a media plan, understanding the specific targets and how they're consuming media and what we need to do creatively in order to get the message in front of them at the right time so they're going to take the call to action that we need them to take. But my client at the time, as I was going through this life shift, was a fast food restaurant. So, I was realizing I was doing such cool, innovative partnerships – I did one of the first text messaging campaigns for Carl's Jr./Hardees – but I was not really passionate about the brand that I was working on. It was like getting men 18-49 to continue to eat fast food hamburgers. I was also doing a lot of personal volunteering and helping out a lot in my local community in Los Angeles. I reached a point where I was like, how do I work in social good and help people, but also continue to work in advertising and media? Because I love how this industry is constantly changing and there's new technologies coming out all the time. So, I was trying to figure out how to bridge the two together. It was a long journey, which I won't get into on this podcast, but I ended up getting accepted to the United States Peace Corps, and I was thinking about going to – they wanted to send me to Kazakhstan to do youth and community development, and I was going to be the only Peace Corps volunteer. My parents are usually really excited about all of my adventures and ideas, but they were like, “Is that really what you want to be doing?” I was at the point in my career where if I were to leave to do something like, it would probably drastically change the course of my career. That was when I found the Ad Council. I was driving down La Cienega in LA. I was driving down a street that I normally wouldn't have been, but I was on jury duty during this time, so I was doing a lot of things and doing a lot of soul-searching, trying to figure out my next steps. I passed this billboard, and it was right after the Haiti earthquake, and it was a partnership that the Ad Council had with the Red Cross. It said “text (whatever) to donate to the Red Cross to help with the Haiti earthquake efforts.” It was just one of those lightbulb moments. I've had a couple in my life, and I'm grateful that the Ad Council really came to me in this way. It was like, “Who is the Ad Council? Maybe you should look into what they're doing. Clearly, they have this big billboard on La Cienega, and maybe they're a company that you should look into.” Everything just was clockwork after that. I reached out to the person that ended up becoming my boss and let them know that this was really my passion. My passion was social good, but my talent, so to speak, was media strategy and planning, and “I would love to come in and talk to you.” That turned into an informational interview, which turned into they were looking for someone with exactly my experience, which was local and national media strategy. Also, at the time in 2010, Ad Council was really starting to build out their partnership model. Of course, we've always worked off of a donated media model, and we run all of our PSAs through donated media, which we're so grateful to get from the industry. But at the time, the partnership model – which is “How do we develop custom content together? How do we bring in a measurement study? How do we develop an innovative product that can help get the message out there?” – that was when they were starting to think in that vein, and that was really what I wanted to be doing for them. So it was just a perfect timing situation. The job was in New York City, and I was really excited about the opportunity to live in New York City and jump-start my career there. I took the job about 4 months later and have been with them for the last 10 years and have really, like I said, grown the digital/social/emerging part of the Ad Council, which has been really the highlight of my career. ROB: That's such a fascinating transition to bring you out to the West Coast again and really to identify – it seems like a lot of the technology opportunity – is it really donated media from them as well? Just as perhaps airtime on radio and on television would be donated, these platforms may also donate part of their own real estate to these causes? LAURIE: Yeah. Every time you see an Ad Council PSA advertisement, whether it's in your Instagram feed, whether it's on a billboard on the highway, whether it's on the radio or a podcast that you're listening to, all of that is donated to the Ad Council, which I think puts us in a really unique position because we're able to get our messages out there on all these different platforms. It's really the generosity of the media community that allows us to do that. So yeah, it's a very unique model. I think it's also a testament to the relationships that we have with these media companies that when we do need to get messages out there, they're raising their hand and they want to support it. It's a really great place to be. ROB: Wow. For them to donate that time, there has to be an element of trust that what they're going to be using that airtime, that screen space for, is going to be of excellent quality. Who actually creates the campaigns and creates the content? Are they also donating their time? LAURIE: That's a great question. The creative is really twofold, and I feel like it's one of the things that keeps evolving. Traditionally . . . our traditional model is that the advertising agencies in the U.S., the creative agencies in the U.S. – we call them volunteer agencies, and they will donate their time pro bono to develop the creative strategy and come up with the actual creative idea that we then deploy and put out there in the media. I feel like more and more, especially with the accounts that I manage, the media companies themselves not only want to donate the media, but they also want to be very heavily involved in the creative process. Facebook has Facebook Creative Shop, Pinterest has their own creative team, Snapchat has their own creative team. So oftentimes media companies will also step up and say, “Listen, we want to donate X amount of media, but we also want to work with our creative team to develop a custom filter or come up with a new video social campaign that is very specific to this platform.” And we welcome those opportunities. Obviously, these media companies know what creative is going to perform best and what the best ways are to reach audiences on their platform, so we welcome that. Oftentimes we do work with media companies, and they will donate their time to develop content similar to advertising agencies. But of course, our agency model is very strong because there's so many media companies out there and so many ways to reach people through multiple media channels that it's important for us to have face-to-face campaign creative and have creative that's ready to get out there on any platform at any given time. ROB: That makes a lot of sense. I can definitely see, especially in your department, when you're dealing with these technology companies, even the way they would execute a campaign, they would probably like to execute it in a way that is very native to each platform that they're on in a way that might make the entire campaign different. LAURIE: Yeah. I should also add we have a whole department at the Ad Council called Creators for Good. Again, it's another small and mighty team, but they are working with talent. Anyone from digital talent, digital creator influencer, to celebrity talent, comedians, musicians. They also develop content for us and their voice, lending their talents to get these critical messages to the public. It's great. We have basically content coming in from all different directions in order to get the messaging out there. ROB: Perfect. I think very relevant to this, you were prepared at South by Southwest to be a part of a talk called “Marketing in the Age of Digital Community.” That's very relevant, I think, to this conversation. What was going to be in that talk? And maybe we'll get a chance to hear it if it comes out in digital format later. LAURIE: Yeah. It was a panel that I put through. I was planning to be the moderator, and it was with Will Cady, the Head of Brand Strategy at Reddit, Addie Marino, who's the Global Prototype Lead at the Creative Shop Studio I just mentioned – we work with them – over at Facebook, and then Adam Warrington, who is the Vice President of Better World, the CSR arm of Anheuser-Busch. The panel was going to be focused on the power of digital communities and also the rise in digital communities. 81% of companies, up from 67% in 2012, report that they have a community-centric approach to marketing. And then at the same time, there's been a significant increase in the number of internet users that engage in online forums, blogs, subreddits. Reddit did a study called “The Era of We,” and it went from 72% of global internet users saying that “yes, I engage in these online communities” and that has increased to 76%. It's this really interesting phenomenon that more and more people that are active internet/social media users are part of some type of community. Maybe they're part of one, maybe they're part of several. And at the same time, companies that are starting out or companies that are evolving are making sure that they have a community-centric strategy. We basically designed a panel around that, and as a brand, how do you authentically insert yourself into let's say a subreddit community that has millions of followers and people that are really passionate about an issue? You as a brand have a big stake in the ground, and how do you enter that community but then also do it in a very authentic way to where the people in that community are really receptive? That was another part of the panel, too. Reddit did a separate study that found that 82% of community users are receptive to brands participating, and they really respect when brands make an effort. So this whole idea of – this is a huge marketing opportunity for brands to come in and insert themselves into these communities, but doing it in an authentic way that really fares well for your brand. Of course, brands have a lot of guidelines on how they can show up and what they can say and do. How do you do that in a space that is very authentic? You don't want to stand out. You don't want to do anything that could make you come across as you don't know what you're talking about. So it was a really awesome panel that we had designed to talk about this, because I think a lot of brands are trying to figure out how to enter this space. ROB: An interesting panel for that. I would say perhaps Reddit is the place you can insert yourself into community and be most quickly corrected if you have done so in a way that is not right for that community. LAURIE: Yes, absolutely. I think Reddit is also super unique – and we were going to talk about this in the panel, too – just the anonymous nature of the platform. A lot of people are joining subreddits, but they don't reveal their real person, whereas on a Facebook, you are showing up as who you are. I think what makes Reddit so special is that you can be part of this community, but not have to reveal who you really are. From an Ad Council perspective, we've found this to be really powerful for campaigns like our Youth Suicide Prevention campaign, like holding a Reddit AMA and reaching out to different communities to get people to talk about the issue of mental health that maybe in a public setting, that's difficult to talk about. It's a sensitive subject. So we are able to see a lot of success in raising awareness on our campaigns when we do it in a really unique way on Reddit. ROB: Reddit is certainly, by contrast, also a place where if you do things right, the rewards are tremendously rich and robust. I think maybe relevant to that, you're at an intersection that is very interesting today amidst this COVID-19 crisis. At the Ad Council, I believe the day that we're recording this, there've been a couple of new ads that have come out. I think when you're talking about digital platforms, often younger audiences might be some of the folks who feel like they have the least to worry about with this COVID-19 crisis. How is the Ad Council working into this crisis and getting what messages out to the right places? LAURIE: It's a great question, and thank you for asking. We have a huge campaign, and it has a lot of legs. We actually announced our campaign on March 19th, and we are working in partnership with the White House, the CDC, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop this largescale national PSA campaign in order to get messages to the public. To your point, there are a lot of different targeting sets of people that we're trying to reach. We have a lot of different campaigns under this one COVID-19 umbrella, so to speak. We worked with NBCUniversal. They created a series of videos, TV, and digital and social graphics both in English and Spanish that are reaching the high-risk populations as well as the general public. Those ad sets talk about the steps that people can take to protect themselves. Then separately, we worked with ViacomCBS and really leveraged their portfolio of brands to develop a multiplatform PSA campaign that targets more of the Gen Z/Millennial, younger, low-risk, I think we're calling them – like the 16- to 35-year-olds that might be a carrier or might have had the coronavirus but had mild symptoms, but of course, are a carrier of the virus and can spread it quickly. That campaign is called Alone Together. We're partnering with Twitter, we're partnering with Snapchat, we're partnering with TikTok, all of the targeted media platforms, to really bring light to that campaign. It's also social and talent led, so we have a bunch of celebrity talents that have lent their voice to get the message out there, of course. They're really big on social platforms, so partnering with them was really important for the campaign. In addition to that, we also just launched new PSAs that feature the Surgeon-General, Dr. Birx and Dr. Fauci, the health officials that really get the message out there on social distancing. Those are also targeted to the low-risk group of Americans. And we have more and more, it seems like every day, more and more media companies coming to the table. We're now working with The Atlantic's internal creative studio to develop customized digital creative. iHeartMedia just raised their hand and they're going to be developing audio and radio spots. Wall Street Journal, I just heard this morning, and Hearst are going to be developing custom print. And then of course, the partners that we work with out here in San Francisco, our social and emerging media partners, have all – we basically reached out and asked for their support, and every single one of them is stepping up, whether that be through donating a significant amount of media to get these already-created assets out there to developing custom content. Snapchat, their creative team is developing custom filters as well as designing some new creative that will live within their app. We're partnering with TikTok and some celebrity, talent-led creative. Reddit is doing something really unique in that we're doing a trending takeover on their front page, and we're also going to be developing custom content with them. I could talk forever on all the companies that have stepped up, but it's really been an industry-wide effort to not only develop content that reaches these very specific audiences, but donating media and each platform lending their own creative team to make sure that we're getting this message out there in the way that their audience is going to consume it best. It's been definitely the highlight of my career in these last 10 years I've worked with the Ad Council. We always take the call. We take the call when there's a national crisis and a national emergency. I never thought in a million years that we would be dealing with this in our country, but it's so amazing to work at a company like the Ad Council that is really on the frontlines on this communication and media strategy in order to get people to do what we need them to do. ROB: You must really feel like this is such an opportunity to actually – I think more tangibly. Many of your campaigns have been out there to save lives, even going back to “Loose lips sink ships” or the Crash Test Dummies. I just think there's something a lot more tangible about the immediate opportunity here. I'm amazed you can keep all of that that you just shared even in your head. LAURIE: [laughs] It's hard. ROB: How do you think about organizing moving parts and partners with so many different campaigns in flight, so many different placements in flight, different contexts? LAURIE: Thankfully, we have such an incredible team at the Ad Council. Our media team at the Ad Council is really broken out in that we have different specialties and different focus areas. Of course, our team in San Francisco, we're really focused on social and emerging media companies. Anything we're doing with any of those companies, we're really leading the charge in developing those partnerships. We have another team that's focused on audio and podcasts. We have another team that's focused more on TV and radio. We have a whole team of people that are working tirelessly with all of their partners in order to get the message out there. And then, of course, we have our talent team that's leading the talent-led efforts. We have our campaign teams that are in charge of managing the relationships with the CDC and the White House. It honestly is a whole team effort. It really makes me take a step back and go, wow. I'm happy to be where I am during this crisis. Ad Council, we have the convening partners of the industry to enable us to do this. I've got to say, it's really awesome that we have a system set up for when there is a crisis and that we can get the messages out there so quickly across the entire industry. ROB: It sounds like you're saying there's a value of specialization, but there's also a value of coordination and having the right people in the right seats and enough of them to make sure this whole thing works together. LAURIE: Totally. ROB: You have the quantity and the talent. Perfect. In these moments of crisis, one thing I saw maybe right around the time that cities were beginning to lock down – there are always loud voices on Twitter, but I saw very intelligent people who were calling out and calling on some of these – probably companies you work with, the Facebooks, the Twitters of the world, and saying, “Why aren't you helping? Why aren't you getting the word out?” What do people not realize is going on behind the scenes? Because I'm sure they're talking about it. When these companies are thinking but haven't quite acted yet, what's going on behind the scenes that people might not appreciate about these companies? LAURIE: I think that's why we at the Ad Council work directly with our PR communications team, because it is important for us to get the message out there that these companies are standing up. I know we just came out with a press release last Monday talking specifically to the tech community and what they're doing to step up. You just mentioned Facebook and Twitter; they're both doing a lot for our campaigns. Facebook is donating a significant amount of media for us to get the message out there, and Twitter is developing a custom emoji that will show up any time someone types with the hashtag “#alonetogether.” It's important for us to get the message out there that these media companies are stepping up, and we do that through a press release so that we can make these announcements and so the press can write about it. Obviously, sometimes that's not happening at the same exact time these questions are being asked, like, “Why aren't these companies stepping up?” But we were able to turn around a press release within a matter of 3 days. I think these companies, beyond what they're doing with the Ad Council, I'm reading every day – Apple just created a COVID-19 special section. Facebook has a COVID-19 special section. I know Twitter does as well. So I know beyond just what they're doing with the Ad Council and helping us get these messages to the public, I do think a lot of them are doing way more beyond that. They're actually using their product to get the message out there as well. I don't know if that helps answer your question, but we try to raise awareness on the fact that they're supporting through the press that we put out there. ROB: It's yet another example, I think, of the high-level, three-dimensional chess that you all have to play that very few people have to do. There's a PR dimension to what you're doing, but very rarely do you see such a deep level of also execution, also distribution, also partnering and coordinating, all within one organization. I think it's a tremendous amount to appreciate. LAURIE: It's a well-oiled machine. [laughs] ROB: [laughs] It sounds like it, especially to be all virtual now. Laurie, when you are looking at the future, what's coming up for the Ad Council and for the industry that you are excited about? LAURIE: It's a big question. For me personally, where I sit at the Ad Council and focusing on social and emerging media and having a pulse on the frontier of what's happening and where we should really be inserting ourselves, there's a couple things I think that I'm excited about. We're talking to some companies right now on the idea of a virtual concert where you essentially can join virtually, whether you have a VR headset or you just – you don't need a VR headset to join; you can also just join and experience it from your regular desktop or mobile phone. This idea that we can bring thousands if not millions of people together in a virtual space, share our messaging, whether that be – I think we're talking about bringing in some artists, some talent – but really getting everyone in a virtual space. Obviously it's hard in person. There's a lot of logistics that go into actually planning a physically live event. But the idea of being able to pull something off like this in a virtual space and have different messaging points, different levers that we can pull, whether that's getting a reward within the experience or maybe collecting user-generated content where people can share their own experiences as it relates to that issue – of course, there's a donation stream, if we wanted to raise money for a specific nonprofit. So I'm really excited about that potential, especially after we're living in this COVID-19 space where there is so much happening in a virtual world. I'm excited to see where Ad Council can take that, especially with our partners like Twitch and other leaders that are really driving the VR space. And then I think separately, it's this whole idea of purpose-driven marketing. I think we're going to see more and more brands really step up and make sure that they stand for something that's beyond just the product that they're selling and going beyond just their pocketbooks and giving money to causes – which of course is super important, but how can they actually develop unique experiences that happen in the communities of people that follow them and help make the world a better place through the causes that they care about? I think you're going to see more and more companies step up. Of course, that's an exciting opportunity for the Ad Council as well because we work with so many brands that sit on our board of directors, so how can we really play a part there, knowing that Ad Council invented this model of purpose-driven marketing back in 1942? How can we work together? We have a separate arm at the Ad Council that is focusing on this as a revenue stream. It's called Ad Council Edge, really helping brands and other nonprofits with their purpose-driven marketing strategy. So I'm really excited to see how that will play out over the next couple of years. ROB: It's amazing to see so much agility in a nearly 80-year-old organization. You mentioned VR there for a moment; I believe you've done some speaking and thinking on VR, but then you overlaid that onto our current moment. How much of things that you've seen and thought about in VR do you think are getting jammed into our lived experience of normal work and life right now? What's stuff we've talked about for VR that just became life all of a sudden? LAURIE: I went to F8 last year and they talked a lot about the Facebook Watch platform, and they showed an example of – it was two women. Her mother lived in Australia and she lived in Los Angeles, and they were watching Red Table Talk through their VR, like Oculus headsets, sitting in their living room, watching the show together and commenting. This whole experience of, okay, we're not physically together, but we are physically together because we are watching this and feeling this through this virtual experience. I see that, especially in where we are sitting right now with this shelter in place and people staying at home, this whole idea of watch parties and watching comet together and being able to respond in real time – just like you would if you were sitting in a living room with someone watching a show together. You might pause it and say, “Oh my gosh, what did you guys think about that?” or what have you. I see this really starting to pick up in a virtual space, being able to watch content together, experience content together. And then when we get out of this space and we eventually can get back to our normal lives and be together again in community with each other, I can see brands taking advantage of this whole – we have this online world, this online community, we're doing something together online, but then facilitating how those online connections can live out in the real world and in real life. I'm interested to see how brands will really scale that. I think we'll see more of these online-meets-real-life experiences happening. ROB: Fascinating. It will be interesting to see the before and after around this forced technology adoption. People are learning things they probably would have not learned for 5 years right now. It'll be fascinating to see what that means for the community that you are involved in and the companies you are working with. LAURIE: Absolutely, yeah. It's a huge opportunity for virtual companies and really digital companies that are thinking in this way to really take advantage of this time and figure out how they can evolve their products to fit in this space. ROB: That's all brilliant. Laurie, thank you so much for coming on the podcast and for sharing. I think we all learned a great deal. When people want to find and connect with you, where should they look for you? LAURIE: I'm pretty active on social media. That should not surprise you. [laughs] My Twitter is just my name, which is @lauriekeith. I'm always welcome to be hit up on Twitter through DMs. That's probably the best way to reach me. And then I did want to also plug our Coronavirus Toolkit, if I can. ROB: Absolutely. LAURIE: For anyone that's listening to this podcast and has the ability to reach people, we have a toolkit set up. It's coronavirus.adcouncilkit.org, and you will find everything from all of our PSAs to our social media assets to sample television and audio scripts if you want to develop your own content. I just wanted to make sure I plugged that, because I know a lot of people and companies are trying to figure out how they can help. I think it's a good one-stop shop of how to get our assets and get them out there. ROB: Super solid. Thank you so much, Laurie. LAURIE: Thank you so much. Hope you have a good one. ROB: You too. Bye bye. Thank you for listening. The Marketing Agency Leadership Podcast is presented by Converge. Converge helps digital marketing agencies and brands automate their reporting so they can be more profitable, accurate, and responsive. To learn more about how Converge can automate your marketing reporting, email info@convergehq.com, or visit us on the web at convergehq.com.

Today's episode features Amy and John Angelo, Realtors at North & Co. Real Estate.  With a combined 40 years of experience in the Real Estate industry, they share their secrets of success and how they make working together, raising two boys, volunteering in their communities and rolling with the punches of Real Estate, work for them year after year while consistently staying at the top of their game and TOP PRODUCERS in their firm. Their Charity of Choice is ArizonaHousingFund.org  Amy Angelo 602-790-8284 John Angelo 602-616-1455 Amy@TheAngeloGroup.com John@TheAngeloGroup.com www.TheAngeloGroup.com Interested in the Buffini CRM?  Check this out: BuffiniandCompany.com/solutions MEET THE ANGELOS With 40 years of combined real estate and investment experience, we know it is about treating people right. A team of professionals with both real estate and business experience, we offer extensive knowledge of the Valley real estate market and have a history of success. We focus personal attention on understanding and meeting our client's specific needs and devote ourselves to serving them before, during and after each transaction. ABOUT JOHN After working for two of the world's Fortune 50 Companies, John brings real-world corporate and professional knowledge to the business of real estate.  A 30+ year Phoenix resident, his wealth of both traditional and “street” education coupled with an unprecedented resume of bold experiences help to round out and fill John's business background.  John complimented his ASU Broadcasting degree with an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in 1996.   In between both, John spent over two years working in Nicaragua in the United States Peace Corps.  He has been an active Realtor® since 2003 along with his wife, Amy Angelo. ABOUT AMY A Montana native, Amy has called Arizona home since 1994.  Upon graduation from Arizona State University in 1997, Amy worked for one of the Valley's largest publicly traded Fortune 500 companies.  Amy saw the tremendous potential and opportunity our local real estate market had to offer and began her career in real estate in 2003.  She credits her corporate experience and responsibilities in helping her become the successful Agent she is today.  Amy brings a wealth of skills to her clients and understands the need for diligence throughout each step of a transaction.  She has successfully completed her GRI designation (Graduate Realtor® Institute), her Accredited Buyer Representative designation, and is a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM). With great knowledge of the Phoenix metro area as well as intimate local area knowledge of the North Valley, Amy works extensively to help Buyers and Sellers meet their real estate goals.  Amy's energy, enthusiasm and commitment to her clients set her apart from the competition, and nothing is more important to Amy than putting her clients first and dedicating herself to each step of the process to ensure a smooth transaction.  Amy prides herself with connecting with clients in business and in life…before, during & after every transaction. OUR PHILOSOPHY Being a real estate professional is about much more than buying and selling homes…It's about being there as a resource for anything related to homeownership. Our goal is to provide the best possible counseling & negotiation skills to help you achieve your goals and relieve the anxiety that often comes with having your home on the market. With the support of North & Co., we are committed to meeting and serving all your real estate needs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realestatenowpros/message

On this episode of SPx, former director of UNICEF (1995 to 2005) and the United States Peace Corps (1993 to 1995), Carol Bellamy joins Joe in the studio to preview her keynote at the Conference on World Affairs. Bellamy discusses the lessons learned from her rich professional history, which began in the private sector, moved to politics, and later into global public service efforts. Bellamy shares her work immunizing children around the globe with UNICEF and preventing terrorism with the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund. As first female President of New York City Council, elected in 1977, Bellamy discussses the state of gender discrimination around the globe.

Whitney Brim-DeForest is the County Director for University of California Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba, and the UCCE Rice and Wild Rice Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento counties. She holds a M.S.in International Agricultural Development and a PhD in Horticulture and Agronomy from University of California, Davis. She also holds a dual BA in Biology and Music from Brown University. Whitney has been working in rice for more than 15 years, and her current research and extension activities focus on identification and management of weeds in rice and wild rice systems. She was also a Sustainable Agriculture Volunteer with the United States Peace Corps in Senegal, West Africa, where she served three years. Agriculture is something that needs major focus with all the global implications from the crops we grow to the things we use much care needs to be provided to help preserve this place we call our home.

Health Resource Partners (HRP) founder, Britany Ferrell, decided to join the United States Peace Corps during her last year of college at the University of Alabama. Shortly after her graduation in June 2010, she learned that she was going to be posted in Ghana, West Africa. Three months later, Britany arrived in the village of Eremon to be a secondary science teacher for the next two years. [...] The post Health Resource Partners – Britany Ferrell, Ghana 2010-12 appeared first on My Peace Corps Story.

In this practice episode Tricia Hersey, aka the "Nap Bishop" and founder of The Nap Ministry, sets us up with a soothing recording to prepare us for THE PERFECT NAP. We hope you enjoy the profoundness of her principles and the soothing music. Learn, fall asleep to the recording, or both. On last week's conversation episode, Tricia schooled us in all things anti-capitalism and rest. She shared about her inspiration studying records of enslaved African ancestors in the US South, how laziness is a myth, what happens physiologically when we rest, and whether our movements can really afford to rest when they build prisons while we sleep. Listen on any podcast platform to episode 40: Rest as Reparations to hear more. ----------- ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tricia Hersey is a Chicago native living in Atlanta with over 20 years of experience working with communities as a teaching artist, community organizer, spiritual director, poet, performance artist, and theater maker. She is the founder of The Nap Ministry, an organization that examines rest as a form of resistance and installs safe spaces for the community to rest via napping experiences, workshops and performance art installations. Tricia’s research interests include black liberation theology, womanist theology, somatics, cultural trauma, and reparations. Her work as a teaching artist, archivist assistant, and trainer of arts integrated curriculum has been seen with Chicago Public Schools, Columbia College Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre, United States Peace Corps and Google Chicago. Tricia's website is triciahersey.com, and you can follow The Nap Ministry on all social media platforms at @thenapministry   ----------- We're re-naming the podcast! Learn more and help co-create the new name during July 2019 at http://www.healingjustice.org/name ----------- Join us in Book Club! 

This week we're joined by Tricia Hersey, aka the "Nap Bishop" and founder of The Nap Ministry, to be schooled in all things anti-capitalism and rest. She shares about her inspiration studying records of enslaved African ancestors in the US South, how laziness is a myth, what happens physiologically when we rest, and whether our movements can really afford to rest when they build prisons while we sleep. ----------- ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tricia Hersey is a Chicago native living in Atlanta with over 20 years of experience working with communities as a teaching artist, community organizer, spiritual director, poet, performance artist, and theater maker. She is the founder of The Nap Ministry, an organization that examines rest as a form of resistance and installs safe spaces for the community to rest via napping experiences, workshops and performance art installations. Tricia’s research interests include black liberation theology, womanist theology, somatics, cultural trauma, and reparations. Her work as a teaching artist, archivist assistant, and trainer of arts integrated curriculum has been seen with Chicago Public Schools, Columbia College Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre, United States Peace Corps and Google Chicago. Tricia's website is triciahersey.com, and you can follow The Nap Ministry on all social media platforms at @thenapministry ----------- PRACTICE: In the Practice episode (publishing next week), Tricia sets us up with a soothing recording to prepare us for THE PERFECT NAP - this one is sooo fun. Subscribe to/follow this podcast in whichever platform you're listening to make sure you don't miss it! ----------- We're re-naming the podcast! Learn more and help co-create the new name during July 2019 at http://www.healingjustice.org/name ----------- Welcome to Book Club! 

Mr. Bracken Killpack has been the Executive Director of WSDA since January 2015. Prior to that, he ran WSDA’s Government Affairs program.  Bracken has an MBA from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business and a BA in Politics from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon.  Bracken and his wife, Kate, were volunteers with the United States Peace Corps in Panama from 2009-11. Dennis received his dental training at Loma Linda University, graduating in 1986. He returned to Tri-Cities and joined his father Robert in their Pasco dental office where they worked together till early 2010. Dennis and his wife Traci have two grown children and love being together with family for holidays. Dr. Bradshaw enjoys keeping up to date with the ever changing and advancing field of dentistry. This commitment puts him in advanced classes many days each year, which helps him provide his patients what really works and is worthy of incorporating into his dental practice. Dennis also enjoys being involved in organized dentistry and has served the Washington State Dental Association on numerous different committees. He is also a member of the International Seattle Study Clubs local chapter. Dr. Irwin is a Pacific NW native. After attending college at University of Utah for undergraduate studies and University of Louisville Dental School in Kentucky, he returned to Washington State to be closer to family and friends. Dr. Irwin is passionate about dentistry and is known to use vacation time to further in dental education by either taking courses or reading dental material. Dr. Irwin and his wife have five children. When he isn't working he enjoys playing golf, basketball, cycling, spending time with his family and friends and traveling.    

Terrence McCoy covers poverty, inequality and social justice in urban and rural America for the Washington Post. In February, he wrote the story “I don’t know how you got this way.” That piece is about how a young neo-Nazi has revealed himself to his family, and how his mother and grandmother are left wondering if they will ever get him back. He served in the United States Peace Corps in Cambodia, an experience that ultimately led to The Playground, a Kindle single available on Amazon. That book was named by the Washington Post as one of the best nonfiction books of 2013. His story “Today, Her Whole Life Is a Free Skate” was included in Best American Sports Writing 2017.

Recorded in March 2017 - Carol Bellamy ’68 is the chair of the Governing Board of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund. Bellamy was previously president of the New York City Council, a member of the New York State Senate, executive director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), director of the United States Peace Corps, president and CEO of World Learning, and chair of the Board of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education. Bellamy has worked in the private sector at Morgan Stanley; Bear Stearns; and Cravath, Swaine & Moore. She is a member of the American University of Beirut Board of Trustees and is a former Fellow of the Harvard Institute of Politics. She has been awarded the Legion d’Honneur by the Government of France, and the Order of the Rising Sun in Japan.

Host Christine Blackburn talks about joining the United States Peace Corps and her time in The Kingdom of Tonga. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Blackburn talks about joining the United States Peace Corps and her time in The Kingdom of Tonga. Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

Living Torah continues to surprise!In what may be Living Torah’s most captivating Sicha yet, the Rebbe speaks in 1961 about JFK’s launch of the United States Peace Corps to do humanitarian aid around the world. The Rebbe uses Kennedy’s talk to explain his plan of dispatching Shluchim to the far corners of the world.As mentioned earlier, JEM has embarked on a worldwide “Living Torah-thon” to elicit the support of its many thousands of viewers around the world.Take part at LivingTorah.org