Podcasts about Villanova University

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Andrew Brandt, an Executive Director, Sports Law and Business, Villanova University!

Today Liz Scott shares the emotional and mental strategies behind creating a movement and focusing on inspirational and clear communication. Listen in as Laura and Lis discuss the origin of Alex's Lemonade Stand, how Liz navigates the line between inspirational and scientific communication, and the importance of self-care when leading and inspiring others over time. Liz Scott is the Co-Executive Director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, but she is most proud of her title of "Mom" to three sons, Patrick, Eddie, and Joey, and daughter Alex. ALSF emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of Liz's daughter, Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for other children with cancer. In her lifetime, Alex would raise over $1 million before she passed away in 2004 at the age of 8. Since then, Liz and her husband Jay have worked alongside thousands of supporters across the country to carry on her legacy of hope. To date, ALSF has raised more than $200 million toward fulfilling Alex's dream of finding a cure, having funded over 1,000 pediatric cancer research projects and assisted more than 10,000 families through their national support programs. Liz holds a BA in psychology from The University of Connecticut and honorary doctorates from Drexel University, Villanova University and Baylor School of Medicine. In addition to her work with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, she also serves on the Board of Directors for The Cancer Couch Foundation.   You can connect with Liz via the website: https://www.alexslemonade.org/   To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C's of influence.   You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @Laura Sicola  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, our guest is Dave Van Buskirk, a financial advisor based out of Irving, Texas who has 19 years of financial industry experience. He works at Edward Jones. They have been an employee of Edward Jones for their total career. [8:01] Why should I listen to you? I've been a financial advisor and an entrepreneur for 20 years. And I have been through things like the worst, and we didn't just survive through that time; we have thrived. I can help people by really taking complex situations and helping them simplify them. [9:27] Sharing thoughts. Relationships are everything. And if you're focused on your relationships and your business that can get you through all kinds of things, it's amazing what happens.  [14:22] Entering the financial World. When I graduated from Villanova University, I was majored in finance but didn't have the confidence to go out on my own. I worked in corporate America for about ten years. I found Edward Jones and has spent his life as a financial adviser. I love the corporate world so grateful for relationships, but what ended up happening was that I enjoy this as I was given the advice. [16:27] Being Financial Advisor The best advisors are ones that have the long game in mind, not in trying to make a quick buck. The best just put the client's interests first. They have a process that that's a unique process where a lot of questions are asked. That's what we do. [20:48] Importance of discussion We're the quarterbacks when it comes to relationship management with all of those people that that are those professionals that are in our client's lives. We have the most wonderful women who work with me but all our work with all the important people to our clients. [29:06] What promise did God make to the world when He created you? I practice empathy. And the golden rule with every interaction I have with people is to treat others as you want to be treated. I continue to be kind to people who need that more than they ever have before. Key Quotes [18:46-18:54] “In helping others, I can make an impact for hundreds, if not 1000s of people.” [29:20-29:28] “The golden rule with every interaction I have with people is to treat others as you want to be treated.”   Connect with Dave Van Buskirk: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davevanbuskirk Website: www.edwardjones.com/david-vanbuskirk  

This week we're talking about the intersection of theology and the economy. We speak with, Dr. Mary Hirschfeld, a professor of economics and theology at Villanova University and Author of Aquinas and the Market: Toward a Humane Economy. This week's action item examines the meaning of Advent and how we can make use of this time to build relationships with our elected officials.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Andrew Brandt, an Executive Director, Sports Law and Business, Villanova University!

The latest book by Vladimir Alexandrov is a brilliant examination of the enigmatic Russian revolutionary, Boris Savinkov. Although now largely forgotten outside Russia, Boris Savinkov was famous, and notorious, both at home and abroad during his lifetime, which spans the end of the Russian Empire and the establishment of the Soviet Union. A complex and conflicted individual, he was a paradoxically moral revolutionary terrorist, a scandalous novelist, a friend of epoch-defining artists like Modigliani and Diego Rivera, a government minister, a tireless fighter against Lenin and the Bolsheviks, and an advisor to Churchill. At the end of his life, Savinkov conspired to be captured by the Soviet secret police, and as the country's most prized political prisoner made headlines around the world when he claimed that he accepted the Bolshevik state. Alexandrov argues that this was Savinkov's final play as a gambler, staking his life on a secret plan to strike one last blow against the tyrannical regime. To Break Russia's Chains: Boris Savinkov and His Wars Against the Tsar and the Bolsheviks (Pegasus, 2021) reads like a spellbinding thriller. Professor Alexandrov's biography of Boris Savinkov not only sheds light on one of the most fascinating figures in Russian history, but also prompts speculation about how the history of Russia may have played out differently if the former terrorist turned government minister had achieved his goals. Interview conducted by Lynne Hartnett, Associate Professor of History at Villanova University. Professor Hartnett is the author of The Defiant Life of Vera Figner: Surviving the Russian Revolution and is currently writing a book about Russian political exiles in Britain at the turn of the twentieth century. She is also the author and narrator of two courses for The Great Courses: Understanding Russia: A Cultural History and The Great Revolutions of Modern History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The latest book by Vladimir Alexandrov is a brilliant examination of the enigmatic Russian revolutionary, Boris Savinkov. Although now largely forgotten outside Russia, Boris Savinkov was famous, and notorious, both at home and abroad during his lifetime, which spans the end of the Russian Empire and the establishment of the Soviet Union. A complex and conflicted individual, he was a paradoxically moral revolutionary terrorist, a scandalous novelist, a friend of epoch-defining artists like Modigliani and Diego Rivera, a government minister, a tireless fighter against Lenin and the Bolsheviks, and an advisor to Churchill. At the end of his life, Savinkov conspired to be captured by the Soviet secret police, and as the country's most prized political prisoner made headlines around the world when he claimed that he accepted the Bolshevik state. Alexandrov argues that this was Savinkov's final play as a gambler, staking his life on a secret plan to strike one last blow against the tyrannical regime. To Break Russia's Chains: Boris Savinkov and His Wars Against the Tsar and the Bolsheviks (Pegasus, 2021) reads like a spellbinding thriller. Professor Alexandrov's biography of Boris Savinkov not only sheds light on one of the most fascinating figures in Russian history, but also prompts speculation about how the history of Russia may have played out differently if the former terrorist turned government minister had achieved his goals. Interview conducted by Lynne Hartnett, Associate Professor of History at Villanova University. Professor Hartnett is the author of The Defiant Life of Vera Figner: Surviving the Russian Revolution and is currently writing a book about Russian political exiles in Britain at the turn of the twentieth century. She is also the author and narrator of two courses for The Great Courses: Understanding Russia: A Cultural History and The Great Revolutions of Modern History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

The latest book by Vladimir Alexandrov is a brilliant examination of the enigmatic Russian revolutionary, Boris Savinkov. Although now largely forgotten outside Russia, Boris Savinkov was famous, and notorious, both at home and abroad during his lifetime, which spans the end of the Russian Empire and the establishment of the Soviet Union. A complex and conflicted individual, he was a paradoxically moral revolutionary terrorist, a scandalous novelist, a friend of epoch-defining artists like Modigliani and Diego Rivera, a government minister, a tireless fighter against Lenin and the Bolsheviks, and an advisor to Churchill. At the end of his life, Savinkov conspired to be captured by the Soviet secret police, and as the country's most prized political prisoner made headlines around the world when he claimed that he accepted the Bolshevik state. Alexandrov argues that this was Savinkov's final play as a gambler, staking his life on a secret plan to strike one last blow against the tyrannical regime. To Break Russia's Chains: Boris Savinkov and His Wars Against the Tsar and the Bolsheviks (Pegasus, 2021) reads like a spellbinding thriller. Professor Alexandrov's biography of Boris Savinkov not only sheds light on one of the most fascinating figures in Russian history, but also prompts speculation about how the history of Russia may have played out differently if the former terrorist turned government minister had achieved his goals. Interview conducted by Lynne Hartnett, Associate Professor of History at Villanova University. Professor Hartnett is the author of The Defiant Life of Vera Figner: Surviving the Russian Revolution and is currently writing a book about Russian political exiles in Britain at the turn of the twentieth century. She is also the author and narrator of two courses for The Great Courses: Understanding Russia: A Cultural History and The Great Revolutions of Modern History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Social Media Handle + Links: : Instagram: @thehybridhippie https://www.instagram.com/thehybridhippie/ Website:: www.thehybridhippie.com Your Bio: : Ashley J. Heidler, MSN, RN, CPN What do you get when you blend 16 years of experience across the fields of healthcare, spirituality, and journalism/marketing communications? Meet the hybrid hippie - "a little mainstream grit, a little woo island grace." Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Villanova University, AJ has been a pediatric nurse for 11 years. She holds additional accreditation from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and earned her Master of Science in Nursing (Leadership and Health Systems Management) degree at Drexel University. Prior to her education and work in the healthcare field, Heidler utilized her Bachelor of Science in Journalism earned at Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in her roles as Account Coordinator for a global Public Relations agency and Marketing Communications & Events Manager for a private software company.   A pediatric nurse, her career began at a children's hospital where AJ would ascend into the position of a Clinical III Nurse before welcoming a new role managing a community hospital's pediatric outreach department. Blending her healthcare + communications background, AJ currently creates and implements educational programming to promote positive health behaviors for children + families. Most recently, AJ has created a Mindfulness program for elementary-aged children in which she has nationally + globally spoken to her nursing peers.   Following her passion for mind/body wellness, AJ is certified as a reiki master teacher, a mindfulness + meditation instructor for both children + adults, and a children's yoga teacher. As she continues to grow and evolve, she has stepped into her abilities as an open channel + intuitive empath. Combining both career and life experiences, AJ launched her own business— the hybrid hippie, llc— that serves as a home for her wellness + creative offerings which include: reiki sessions + trainings, intuitive card readings, yoga/mindfulness/meditation services, wellness workshops, copy + design services, and intuitive brand consulting.

Although the 15th and 19th Amendments to the Constitution enshrined the right to vote regardless of race and guaranteed women the right to vote more than 100 years ago, the struggle for Black women's suffrage and representation is ongoing, and the history of the struggle still relatively unknown today. We discuss that history on this week's episode, and highlight the key Black women figures throughout time who served as suffrage advocates, voters, and representatives—from Sojourner Truth to Shirley Chisholm. This panel features Nadia Brown, professor of government and chair of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University and Idol Family Fellow at the Anne Welsh McNulty Institute at Villanova University; Bettye Collier-Thomas, professor of history at Temple University and co-editor of African American Women and the Vote, 1837–1965; and Martha Jones, Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor and professor of history at Johns Hopkins University and author of Vanguard. Lana Ulrich, senior director of content at the National Constitution Center, moderates the discussion. This program was made possible through the generous support of the McNulty Foundation in partnership with the Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership at Villanova University. It's part of the National Constitution Center's Women and the Constitution, initiative. This conversation was streamed live on November 9, 2021. Additional resources and transcript available in our Media Library at constitutioncenter.org/constitution. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

There has been a lot of focus on trying to reduce the number of incarcerated people in the US. There's been progress on that front, but that progress is not equal. In Pennsylvania, the numbers for men have gone down, but the number of incarcerated women continues to increase. We wanted to talk about this, find out why and what can be done to address it, so we called Dr. Jill McCorkel, Professor of Sociology and Criminology and Villanova University and the founder and the executive director of the Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are few people in the public sphere who can effortlessly navigate the space between faith, politics, and finance. One person that comes to mind is Jesus, second to that might be a close second. We speak with Dale Fickett, he's the President and Co-Founder of Open Trellis, which is an online community of business founders, volunteers and sponsors with a shared philosophy. A shared view about the power of the individual, and the strength in our joint efforts towards a sustainable economy.  To Dale this is more than just a job, it's a passion, and one that he takes into his politics and his faith. The guys discuss all things finance, economics, politics and non-profit statuses for churches. It's a pretty wide ranging discussion that will surely have something for everyone!To learn more about the work Dale does checkout the following links:Open Trellis: https://opentrellis.orgRVA Works: https://www.connectva.org/groups/rva-works/Guest Bio:Mr. Fickett is a co-founder of Open Trellis, and the RVA Works initiative in Richmond, Virginia. He holds overall responsibility for the organization's pursuit of its mission to help more people become business owners. Through the support of over 50 program sponsors and volunteers, Open Trellis provides education, technology, capital and consulting. Fickett has previously worked in Capital Markets and Transactions Banking during his tenure with Accenture. As a senior strategy consultant, based in Dublin and London, he developed new client relationships, led strategic planning, and IT transformation programs in multinational banks. In the areas of developmental economics, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship, Fickett has lectured and conducted related research at Trinity College Dublin, The Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Northwestern University.He has authored "Faith & Sustainable Economic Development," “Towards a More Just Economy” and co-authored both “Developmental Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa: Assessing Financial and Social Returns” and "RVA Works - Empowering Entrepreneurs for Big Change." He served in economic advisory roles on the Governor's Social Enterprise and Impact Investing Working Group (Virginia), the U.S. Senate Small Business Productivity Award Panel, the Virginia Business Incubation Association, and the Virginia Catholic Conference.Fickett also serves as Chairman of the Haiti Committee - a humanitarian mission of the Catholic Church, providing microloans, education and health care in Carissade, Haiti. An entrepreneur at heart, earlier in his career he launched a venture in the retail chocolate industry. He holds an MBA magna cum laude, Villanova University, and a BSBA cum laude, LaSalle University. He is also holds a Series 65 securities license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and serves as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)

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Margaret 'Margy' Reagan is a Team Manager with Redfin. She has over 20 years of experience in real estate, a background in corporate and public accounting, and is a former Associate Vice President at Trinity Washington University. She holds a degree in Political Science from Trinity College, advanced degrees from The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and the American University, and a graduate certificate from Villanova University. She is a NAR-certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®). A native Washingtonian, Margy has lived in both Bologna, Italy and Avignon, France. She speaks French and Italian and is licensed in the District, Maryland, and Virginia.

Bryan Besecker, CFA, CAIA graduated from Villanova University in 2009. He has worked at BNY Mellon Investment Management in a variety of roles first in sales and then on the research side. He is currently a VP Investment Strategist and has supported several Chief Economists and Strategists in distilling macroeconomic trends and market insights into implications for investing. His research has been used to help fund sales, client relationships, marketing, product strategy, and communications. After attempting to transition into venture capital, he has shifted to an entrepreneurial side project focused on edtech. His first idea was an alternative career resource marketplace and then pivoted to helping high school students with career exploration before college as he believes too many students are going to college when they are not ready then end up getting a bad return. He is proudly from Philadelphia and is a big fan of basketball, especially the Philadelphia 76ers and Villanova. You can read more about his edtech projects here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/riseyear/support

0:00 - Biden: I'm a capitalist, pay our fair share 08:16 - Dan & Amy react to plans to give illegals $450K for family separation 28:00 - Dan & Amy ponder a future with electric cars 43:57 - Dan Proft Sing a long…. 46:14 - Lt. Col. Allen West: “Who really cares about the NAACP” For more on Allen West and his gubernatorial run in Texas – west4texas.com 01:02:04 - FOX News' Bret Baier wieghs in on the Facebook/Meta papers, the VA GOV race, and shares the details of his new book To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876. Purchase To Rescue the Republichere   01:18:13 - Anna Bonta Moreland – associate professor of Theology in the Department of Humanities at Villanova University, and the Anne Quinn Welsh Endowed Director of the University Honors Program & Tom Smith – Dean of Arts and Sciences at Catholic University of America – share their new book Majoring in Life: The College Guide to Adulting. Purchase Majoring in Lifehere 01:35:04 - Musician & Author, Zuby, keeps it real with Dan & Amy. Follow Zuby on twitter here. For more on Zuby's music, books and podcast – teamzuby.com 01:51:41 - Open Mic Friday!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions!  Today we hear from Andrew Brandt & Knyja Gadson! Andrew Brandt, is an Executive Director, Sports Law and Business, Villanova University! Knyja Gadson, a professional speaker and communications consultant. She is most known for writing the Hall of Fame speech of NFL veteran Terrell Owens. She has 25 years of speaking experience in the television, sales and education industry.

Season 4, Episode 8 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, hosted by Sister Julia Walsh. "Once we surrender into that place of the Divine...we're moving in the waters of the holy."-Beverly Lanzetta LISTEN HERE: IN THIS EPISODE: Sister Julia Walsh talks with theologian, author and teacher Beverly Lanzetta how she lives out her call to surrender to the Divine and be a contemplative guide, and how loving and surrendering God can be an innate experience. "Once we surrender into that place of the Divine, we're not going against anything, we're moving in the stream, we're moving in the waters of the holy," Beverly explains. "And so the more humble we are the more we get a glimpse of what's possible...and that gives us a freedom to try to paint pictures of the sacred in the world and to plant seeds." They also talk about the mystery inherent to interspiritual and interreligious dialogue. "I think God is big enough to hold our various expressions, the ways in which God has come to us," Beverly says. They also explore the mess of living a spirtual life, and how God provides groundedness. "You know it's like digging in soil: our hands are going to get dirty, we're going to get dirt on our hands when we dig and plant the seeds," Beverly explains. ABOUT THE GUEST: Beverly Lanzetta is a theologian, contemplative scholar and teacher, and the author of many groundbreaking books on emerging universal spirituality and new monasticism. Dedicated to a vision of theological openness and spiritual nonviolence, her work is considered to be a major contribution to what theologian Ursula King called, “a feminine mystical way for the 21st century.”Beverly is also a vowed monk of peace living in the world and an interfaith chaplain. She has formed a community of new monks—single, married, partnered, celibate, etc.—dedicated to the universal mystical heart and to the spirituality of nonviolence. She has devoted much of her life to mentoring people who seek a deeper contemplative commitment and who wish to take personal monastic vows. She has taught theology at Villanova University, Prescott College, and Grinnell College. MESSY JESUS BUSINESS is produced and hosted by Sister Julia Walsh, and edited by Charish Badzinski. Email us at messyjesusbusiness@gmail.com BE SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness https://www.instagram.com/messyjesusbusiness Twitter: @messyjesusbiz SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/messyjesusbusiness

Bob DeGemmis of the University Hockey Report joins the show to relive his days at Villanova University where he helped the program transition from NCAA Division III to the ACHA Division I. From his early days with the league, Bob could tell the ACHA had a good product on his hands and has been an avid supporter of the league.

In this episode, I talk to Frank E. Falcone; AP, P.E., D.WRE, CAPT USN (ret)., the Director of Professional Development and Experiential Education in the College of Engineering (CoE) at Villanova University, about engineering education, how it has changed and will change, and how engineering students can focus their career plans and goals for a […] The post TECC 258: Change in Engineering Education: What Does the Future Hold? appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

We've got a great show ahead of us. Today we are going to learn about Physical fitness from our guest, our sister from another mister, Dr Theresa Larson - why physical fitness is important, what are some best practices, what exercise does for our minds and bodies… that mind body connection… and also what happens if we neglect our bodies and don't remain active. So Get ready more great wisdom coming your way! Dr. Theresa Larson (aka “Dr. T”) has become one of the healthcare and fitness world's most sought after experts on movement health. Dr. Larson earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Saint Augustine in San Diego, CA. A former Marine Corps Engineer Officer and Combat Veteran, Theresa also played professional softball in Italy as well as semi-professional softball in the United States, was an All- American Division I softball player at Villanova University, as well as a former Body-for-Life Champion. Theresa founded Movement Rx with her husband in 2013 in order to break free from the limitations that traditional physical therapy puts on practitioners and patients. The result was a company where skilled practitioners can authentically treat patients with the time, care, and movement education they deserve. Dr. Larson is determined to deliver movement & mindset health to as many people as possible with her team, including adaptive athletes as she is an adaptive athlete herself. She is a motivational speaker for companies, helping individuals and teams understand that change is possible and leadership starts within That all said, much like Will is family to me, so is Theresa… she's a Woman on a mission, living life in the NOW, mother of 2 beautiful boys, wife to Per, adventurer, and someone who loves space and quiet. Dr. Theresa Larson on IG @drtheresalarson; FB @movementrx or @drtheresalarsondpt; LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtheresalarson/ MovmentRx: Movement-rx.com Announcements: The next M2 Mindfulness & Movement Experience with Movement Rx kicks off October 27th. If you're ready to improve your mental and physical wellness, join me and Jon with our partners from MovemementRx (incidentally, our guest's company!) for this 21 day online journey. https://movement-rx.com/mtm NEW MTM Merch Sale with New Items! NEW Holiday Color shirts in Forest Green and they look HOT!, New Baseball Trucker Hats and winter hats too! SALE IS on NOW until EOD Nov 7th use this link: www.mentalkingmindfulness.com/Merch So spread the MTM love and buy some new Merch for yourself and a loved one. We have this sale now so all merch will be delivered in time for the Holidays Thank you so much for supporting MTM!! Opening and closing Music: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-malecon Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIE

In Episode 93, Jill and Chris talk with Dr. Angela Ridgel, a Professor in Exercise Physiology and the Associate Director of the Brain Health Research Institute at Kent State University. Her research focuses on how exercise and movement therapy improves brain health and function in older adults and those with neurological disorders. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from The College of William and Mary, a Master's degree in Biology at Villanova University and her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Marshall University. Dr. Ridgel completed her Post-Doctoral training at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic. For more information: Becoming Elli

This episode looks at the importance of environmental justice from both a domestic and global perspective.  Guests Laura Anderko of Villanova University, and Susan Barnett of Faiths for Safe Water, provide fresh insights into the articles they each wrote for the 2021 Fall Issue of Health Progress.  The topic of environmental justice also connects to CHA's Confronting Racism by Achieving Health Equity Initiative.Health Progress Articles:Understanding and Addressing Environmental Injustice and HealthWater, Sanitation and Hygiene: Vatican, Catholic Health Care Take Leadership Roles in 'WASH' Work 

The search for solutions to address climate change is urgent. People want action now, something that will move the needle. But every solution that's on the table has potential unintended consequences or tradeoffs involved. For example, wind power sounds like a great, clean option, but wind farms need space — where should they be located? A plan to construct them in the ocean is upsetting many fishermen and conservationists. Efforts to mine the ocean floor for precious metals needed to make batteries for renewables are scaring marine biologists. And an audacious plan to cool the earth through geo-engineering is making lots of folks very anxious. On this episode, we explore climate solutions, their potential drawbacks, and how we can carefully weigh the risks and benefits. Also heard on this week’s episode: We talk with environmental researcher Forrest Fleischman about why planting trees may not be the climate cure-all we think it is. Fleischman is an associate professor of environment and natural resource policy at the University of Minnesota. How do we cut fossil fuel emissions? One idea from the Biden administration is opening large-scale commercial offshore wind farms. But in New Jersey, Susan Phillips reports the planned wind farms occupy some of the most fertile fishing grounds in the nation, which has sparked a major fight. Erik Cordes, professor and vice chair of biology at Temple University in Philadelphia, joins us to discuss the pivotal — yet often forgotten — role the deep ocean plays in protecting us from some of the worst effects of climate change, along with a new threat facing it: deep sea mining. While countries struggle to cut carbon emissions, some scientists say it's time to study a more controversial, short-term measure — reflecting more sunlight away from the earth to cool the planet. Alan Yu reports. People spend a lot of time and effort fighting invasive plant species and trying to return landscapes to their previous state. Samantha Chapman, professor of biology at Villanova University and co-director of its Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship, joins us to discuss rethinking that approach.

On this fourth edition of PreserveCast Conversations: The Professor and the Practitioner, a new monthly feature of PreserveCast, co-hosts Nicholas Redding and Dr. Whitney Martinko explore the trends, topics and issues that are making headlines in the world of preservation this month. They're covering a lot of ground in today's conversation on preservation and the issues that matter. For regular listeners, also, be sure to send any questions you have about this episode or questions you'd like answered in next month's conversation to info@presmd.org. Dr. Whitney Martinko is an associate professor of History at Villanova University, where she teaches classes about the early United States, environmental history and sustainability, and material culture. She also directs the graduate program in public history. She earned her AB in History from Harvard College and her MA and PhD in History from the University of Virginia. She lives in West Philadelphia. Learn more about Martinko and her work at https://www.whitneymartinko.com/

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman discuss the many ongoing labor struggles in various industries, how the social, political, and economic conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated the already-existing issues that have contributed to this strike wave, the next steps in building a broader movement, and the need to join questions of race, labor, and class in organizing that broad labor movement.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Gnaka Lagoke, Assistant Professor of History and Pan-Africana Studies at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and a founding member of the Convention for Pan-Africanism and Progress to discuss the long past-due trial into the murder of Burkina Faso revolutionary Thomas Sankara, Sankara's significant contributions to Burkina Faso during his short time in power, and the counter-reovultion which placed Burkina Faso back in the hands of France, led by Blaise Compaoré, former president and defendant in absentia.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, the editor of TechforthePeople.org to discuss Facebook's smear and minimization campaign against whistleblower Frances Haugen, the European Parliament's call for a ban on facial recognition technology and how it signals public opposition to weaponizing AI against people, the impact of the US targeting of Huawei and how it fits into the cold war drive against China.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Gabriel Rockhill, an organizer, Founding Director of the Critical Theory Workshop and Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University to discuss the financial backing of the far-right disinformation One America News Network by AT&T and the dark money behind the rise of far right politics in the United States, the ties between the media and the national security state, the similarities between the fascist 1934 “Business Plot” to overthrow the US government and the Capitol insurrection, and how movement and alternative media can connect the dots between the stories that dominate the headlines and the broader system of capitalism.

Erin Jewell explains to Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC her techniques on how to implement learning, coaching and organizational effectiveness. What instigated you to transition from healthcare to being a Mindset coach? What are some of the key components for a winning team? How can we developing a winning language? — that covers everything from creating a self-talk “script” to shifting the terms we use with teammates. How can we identify isolation in the team and in ourselves? What are 2 mindfulness techniques that we can apply as leaders to shift from stress to rest within a few minutes? Erin Jewell Erin Jewell, is an Executive Mindset and Performance Growth Coach, an International Speaker and a Professor of Leadership at Villanova University. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in the healthcare sector at fortune 500 companies like Pfizer, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic, and was the founder of her own healthcare Start-Up. As a global director, Erin was responsible for 80 million in revenue and managed 200 direct and indirect reports. Along the way, she developed multiple strategies on how to optimize team performance. As a coach, Erin is passionate about empowering leaders to get the most out of their teams so they can achieve the results they deserve. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

Jen Williams (she/her) is a middle school counselor in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her tenure in middle school education spans two decades and includes a state board position for the Pennsylvania Association for Middle-Level Education. Mrs. Williams earned her M.Ed from Villanova University and her M.S. from The International Institute for Restorative Practices. She is the author of Peacekeepers: Empowering Youth Using Restorative Practices.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Andrew Brandt, an Executive Director, Sports Law and Business, Villanova University!

The Gabby Petito homicide and the investigation into who is responsible for her death is the latest example of a tragic crime story that has captured the attention of the country. We wanted to talk about America's fascination with the true crime genre, from news coverage, to endless TV shows and documentaries, to some people becoming amateur digital sleuths and working the internet to try and bring attention to, if not outright try and solve a murder or missing person case. But what are the dangers of that? And why do certain cases get wall to wall coverage and attention while other similar once toil quietly in obscurity? Dr. Bess Rowen, Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre and Gender and Women Studies at Villanova University teaches a fascinating course that dives into all of this so we caught up with her to talk about it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trainers, kicks, runners or whatever you like to call them are the subject of today's conversation with two Irish sporting icons. The big business of athletic shoes has boomed in the last 30 years beyond all recognition. Today's runner is expected and recommended to have not one but several pairs to wear on rotation throughout their training week. Jarlath asks Sonia if this is really necessary. Or are shoe companies deliberately making their running shoes less like all round trainers and more like specialised tools? Does the weekend Park Runner need a Swiss Army knife shoe rather than a shoe designed for Kipchogie to run a sub 2 hour marathon? Sonia weighs in with the shoes she loves from today's selection and the ones she loved back in Cóbh as a teen preparing to take on the world. We get her review of the London marathon and then Marcus O'Sullivan drops in for a quick shoes chat from Villanova University. His tale of taking his spikes to a cobbler with an unusual request and Sonia's luminous shell suit story are worth the price of subscription alone. There's also Sonia's tip of the week and lots more in the exclusive members episode notes on Patreon. Each week Jarlath provides a detailed breakdown of all the advice in the episode with further reading, extra tips from Sonia and links to all the items referenced in the show.    Join our running event on strava.com/clubs/irishmanrunningabroad and help raise vitally needed funds for our chosen charity partner jigsaw.ie and all the work they do to support young people in Ireland. Why not join Jarlath in raising money for Jigsaw by signing up to the Irishman Abroad challenge over at https://www.idonate.ie/event/2576_.html    To hear every episode in full and to gain access to the entire back-catalogue of over 500 Irishman Abroad episodes that are not available on iTunes for just the price of a pint every month visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad   Supplementary research provided by John Meagher.   The Irishman Abroad Liveline is now open. You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 0044 7543 122 330. Why not pose a running question to Irish Olympic Legend Sonia O'Sullivan or ask our America Correspondent Marion McKeone her thoughts on a current talking point Stateside? Of course, if you have an issue with traffic or elephants on the loose in your area, Jarlath can do his best to sort that out too.   Our charity partner is jigsawonline.ie. In these tricky times, Jigsaw provides a range of resources, advice and care for your people to help them strengthen their mental health and the skills needed to navigate life. Please visit their website and consider making a donation.   For updates on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.   Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Dr. Brian Wiggs is an accomplished organizational excellence practitioner with 16 years of experience in healthcare. Brian has a proven record of fostering and accelerating a culture of continuous improvement to create an operationally efficient, healing healthcare environment using lean principles. Brian is a collaborative leader focused on building cross-functional teams, systems to develop people into effective problem solvers, and infrastructure that drives focus and alignment around an organization's strategic priorities. Brian is currently the Senior Quality and Organizational Excellence Leader with the UNC Department of Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. From an early age, Brian knew healthcare was his calling. Brian's older brother and family live day-to-day with the long-term effects that result from medical error. Brian's life goal is to find innovative ways to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery while also developing and empowering people. Brian holds a doctorate in Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina, a master's degree in Healthcare Administration from the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from East Carolina University, and Master Certificate in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University. Brian is currently pursuing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence certification through ASQ. Here In Episode #139, Brian starts our show with a mindset for relentless focus to make our teams better. Brian is a past classmate doing big things within the UNC Healthcare System and shares the personal mission that has empowered his entire path in healthcare leadership. He highlights his career dark moment story centered around the path of burnout connected with quality improvement work. He shares with us the two most impactful questions that he uses to build intimate connections on the teams that he leads. Brian tells us his AHA after finding his team hitting the wall on a PI project; and teaches us the impact of having multiple management systems in the facilities at one time. He shares some great outcomes and reflections provided through the lean transformation work taking place in his organization. And highlights many takeaways on why healthcare will be the destination industry of the future. · Connect with Brian on LinkedIn · Access the Healthcare QualityCast LinkedIn Group · Leaves Us a Rating --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcarequalitycast/message

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Andrew Brandt, A Former Green Bay Packers VP, ESPN Sports Business Analyst, Sports Illustrated Columnist, Podcast Host and Executive Director of Moorad Center for Study of Sports at Villanova University! 

What is the X factor? When everyone competing in an activity has talent, what is the extra bit that takes one person above and beyond? Irish athletics legend Marcus O'Sullivan might be one of the best qualified people in the world to unravel this. For almost a quarter of a century he has been the head track and field coach at Villanova University and in charge of spotting talented kids who might just have that extra something. He sits down with Jarlath to discuss his own incredible journey from making sails in Kinsale to electrifying the crowds at Madison Square Garden with his infamous final kick.  Marcus discusses the importance of getting comfortable with failure, the philosophy of cheating, technological advances in athletics, the impact Donie Walsh's mentorship had on him, the Irish running boom and of course, his most astonishing achievement - 101 sub 4 minute mile races. This is a one of a kind in-depth conversation with one of the true unsung heroes and early influencers of Irish sport. To hear every episode in full and to gain access to the entire back-catalogue of over 500 Irishman Abroad episodes that are not available on iTunes for just the price of a pint every month visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Supplementary research provided by John Meagher. Our charity partner is jigsawonline.ie. In these tricky times, Jigsaw provides a range of resources, advice and care for your people to help them strengthen their mental health and the skills needed to navigate life. Please visit their website and consider making a donation. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Andrew Brandt, A Former Green Bay Packers VP, ESPN Sports Business Analyst, Sports Illustrated Columnist, Podcast Host and Executive Director of Moorad Center for Study of Sports at Villanova University! 

In episode 115 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Bryan Buckley, Co-founder of Helmand Valley Growers Company and Battle Brothers Foundation, on bringing medical cannabis to military veterans dealing with PTSD and at significant risk of suicide.As a Special Operations Team Commander with Marine Raiders, Bryan led multiple teams in deployments to Operation Enduring Freedom-Trans Sahara (Africa), South East Asia, and Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan (Helmand Province). Developed rapport with numerous host nation forces, enhanced capability and capacity within the host nation units, and briefed US Ambassadors. Led a 20 man Marine Raider Team to Afghanistan that mentored, trained, and conducted over 40 combat operations with an Afghan Special Operations Battalion. Bryan also deployed twice to Operation Iraqi Freedom with Marine Infantry and Marine Reconnaissance.Bryan, is an accomplished sales and operations leader. Distinguished background in leadership, policy, training, management, operations and strategic decision making. Adept in negotiation, alliance formation and organizational communication. Ability to forge productive partnerships among stakeholders and reach high-level decision makers within sophisticated organizations, ensuring free and productive flow of information. Counsel and assist those within and in association with governmental agencies, along with private sector, to adopt best practices in compliance with applicable regulations and statutes. Bryan is a graduate of Villanova University.  Awarded Bronze Star Medal with "Combat Distinguishing Device" for Heroic Service Awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received during combat operations About Helmand Valley Growers Company(HVGC)The Helmand Valley Growers Company was founded by United States Special Operations Veterans (Marine Raiders). Since its inception, HVGC has been in discussions with some of the cannabis industry's top researchers and has developed a veteran based protocol to effectively prove the benefits of medical cannabis.Over time, and through HVGC presentations and seminars, the principles of HVGC realized a recreational brand will be a monetary success and will help fund the ultimate mission of HVGC, providing medical cannabis to the veterans of our United States Military.As a service disabled veteran owned business, HVGC is intimately aware of the daily challenges that veterans face as a result of their time spent on the battlefield. Some of these wounds are not visible to the naked eye.America is facing a wide-scale opioid epidemic that has taken countless lives; not excluded from this crisis, the veteran community has been critically impacted.When the U.S. Military deploys to the combat, roughly 60% of those deployed will be prescribed opioids upon return to the United States, and over half will develop a dependency/addiction.This has caused far too many vets to lose their way, and in an ever-increasing pandemic, take their own lives.HVGC began its outreach into the veteran community by observing first-hand and listening to the suffering of America's veterans. The founders knew right then that the cause was worthy; and that the mission was defined. The next step moved Bryan and the team into researching medical cannabis and speaking with the top experts in the field.As their research progressed, the answer to this crisis became clear: develop alternative medical solutions for those suffering with pain, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, sleep disorders, and most critically, are at significant risk of suicide. The recreational cannabis and branding will be used to assist in accomplishing these goals and ultimately serve as a profit center for HVGC.Medical Cannabis for PTSDIn 2014, a study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, revealed that patients with PTSD experienced a 75-percent decrease in their symptoms upon using medical cannabis.However, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is mandated to follow federal regulations regarding cannabis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance, which makes the drug illegal on a federal level. As a result, the VA does not recommend cannabis as a treatment for veterans.Furthermore, cannabis use is prohibited at all VA medical centers, including facilities located in states where cannabis is legal.Listen to more Causeartist podcasts here.Check out:Partner with us - Learn moreImpactInvestor.io - Discover impact investors from around the world.Podcast Made with TransistorPodcast cover design Made with CanvaBuild amazing web platforms with Webflow

For the 400th episode of Veteran On The Move, Joe is joined by Mark McLaughlin, the co-founder of Old Line Spirits. Along with fellow Navy Veteran Arch Watkins, Mark seized the opportunity to transform a love of whiskey into a successful distillery. Mark shared his post military story; from utilizing the GI Bill for graduate education to working two years as an investment banker. After deciding that banking was not a good fit, Mark turned to entrepreneurship. He shares the lessons he learned through his experience; to include the importance of being able to adjust your business plan in the face of adversity and the value of continuing to learn.  Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ! About Our Guest Mark McLaughlin is a 2001 graduate of Villanova University. Upon graduation he was commissioned as a Naval Officer and served for 10 years as a Naval Flight Officer flying the EA-6B Prowler aircraft. He flew over 60 combat sorties in Operation Iraqi Freedom as well as hundreds of sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as well as contingency operations in the Asia / Pacific theater of operations. Upon completion of active service, Mark attended the University of Virginia Darden School of Business where he completed his MBA. Mark worked as an investment banking associate with Stifel Nicolaus from 2012 through 2014 where he had extensive M&A and capital raising experience, primarily in the Industrials and Aerospace & Defense industries. Old Line Spirits Join the conversation on our Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. About Our Sponsors  Navy Federal Credit Union  We've bought a few cars with Navy Federal over my 31 years as a member with their fully loaded car buying experience. When you become a member of Navy Federal Credit Union, life gets better.  You can finance, buy, protect, and enjoy your auto purchase all through one convenient place. They have low rates and preapproval that's good for 90 days, so you know what you can afford while you shop. You can save thousands off MSRP with Navy Federal's car buying service, powered by TrueCar. You can also get exclusive member savings with CARFAX, GEICO and SiriusXM. They're always available with 24/7 member service representatives to answer any questions. Learn more at here. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  Credit and collateral subject to approval. Your actual savings off MSRP may vary. Navy Federal Credit Union is federally insured by NCUA. Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 375 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

Jennifer Santoro is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment (GEV) at Villanova University, where she teaches courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental Science. Jen is originally from northern New Jersey where she grew up learning about trees from her dad. She studied Environmental Science at Hamilton College and received both a Master of Forestry and Master of Environmental Management degrees from Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. Currently, she is finishing her Ph.D. in Natural Resources (Applied Forest Ecology) at the University of Vermont while she teaches at Villanova. Jen's research focuses on spatial modeling of forest disturbances in the northeastern United States; she's particularly interested in the long-term impacts of climate change and invasive pests on forest diversity. Jen strives to foster a love of maps and nature in her students, and she hopes her research will promote a greater understanding of the importance of trees and managing forests to be resilient in the face of climate change. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

Ed Wallace consults with and speaks for corporations and associations across the globe with a client list that is a Who's Who of Fortune 500 companies. He is the author of Fares to Friends, Creating Relational Capital, Business Relationships That Last, and his most recent the #1 best-selling The Relationship Engine. In addition, Ed is currently on the Executive Education faculty of Drexel's LeBow College of Business and Villanova University's Human Resources Master's Program. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwallace007/ http://www.relationalcapitalgroup.com/solutions/keynote-talks/

The field of physics has brought tremendous advances to modern Bayesian statistics, especially inspiring the current algorithms enabling all of us to enjoy the Bayesian power on our own laptops. I did receive some physicians already on the show, like Michael Betancourt in episode 6, but in my legendary ungratefulness I hadn't dedicated a whole episode to talk about physics yet. Well that's now taken care of, thanks to JJ Ruby. Apart from having really good tastes (he's indeed a fan of this very podcast), JJ is currently a postdoctoral fellow for the Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures at the University of Rochester, and will soon be starting as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory. JJ did his undergraduate work in Astrophysics and Planetary Science at Villanova University, outside of Philadelphia, and completed his master's degree and PhD in Physics at the University of Rochester, in New York. JJ studies high energy density physics and focuses on using Bayesian techniques to extract information from large scale physics experiments with highly integrated measurements. In his freetime, he enjoys playing sports including baseball, basketball, and golf. Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work at https://bababrinkman.com/ (https://bababrinkman.com/) ! Thank you to my Patrons for making this episode possible! Yusuke Saito, Avi Bryant, Ero Carrera, Brian Huey, Giuliano Cruz, Tim Gasser, James Wade, Tradd Salvo, Adam Bartonicek, William Benton, Alan O'Donnell, Mark Ormsby, Demetri Pananos, James Ahloy, Jon Berezowski, Robin Taylor, Thomas Wiecki, Chad Scherrer, Nathaniel Neitzke, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, Elea McDonnell Feit, Bertrand Wilden, James Thompson, Stephen Oates, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Jack Wells, Matthew Maldonado, Ian Costley, Ally Salim, Larry Gill, Joshua Duncan, Ian Moran, Paul Oreto, Colin Caprani, George Ho, Colin Carroll, Nathaniel Burbank, Michael Osthege, Rémi Louf, Clive Edelsten, Henri Wallen, Hugo Botha, Vinh Nguyen, Raul Maldonado, Marcin Elantkowski, Tim Radtke, Adam C. Smith, Will Kurt, Andrew Moskowitz, Hector Munoz, Marco Gorelli, Simon Kessell, Bradley Rode, Patrick Kelley, Rick Anderson, Casper de Bruin, Philippe Labonde, Matthew McAnear, Michael Hankin and Cameron Smith. Visit https://www.patreon.com/learnbayesstats (https://www.patreon.com/learnbayesstats) to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Links from the show: Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures: https://www.rochester.edu/cmap/ (https://www.rochester.edu/cmap/) Laboratory for Laser Energetics: https://www.lle.rochester.edu/index.php/about-the-laboratory-for-laser-energetics/ (https://www.lle.rochester.edu/index.php/about-the-laboratory-for-laser-energetics/) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: https://www.llnl.gov/ (https://www.llnl.gov/) JJ's thesis -- Bayesian Inference of Fundamental Physics at Extreme Conditions: https://www.lle.rochester.edu/media/publications/documents/theses/Ruby.pdf (https://www.lle.rochester.edu/media/publications/documents/theses/Ruby.pdf) Recent Fusion Breakthrough: https://www.llnl.gov/news/national-ignition-facility-experiment-puts-researchers-threshold-fusion-ignition (https://www.llnl.gov/news/national-ignition-facility-experiment-puts-researchers-threshold-fusion-ignition) LBS #6, A principled Bayesian workflow, with Michael Betancourt: https://www.learnbayesstats.com/episode/6-a-principled-bayesian-workflow-with-michael-betancourt (https://www.learnbayesstats.com/episode/6-a-principled-bayesian-workflow-with-michael-betancourt) 20 Best Statistics Podcasts of 2021: https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-statistics-podcasts-of-2021/ (https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-statistics-podcasts-of-2021/) E.T. Jaynes, Probability Theory -- The Logic of Science: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/151848.Probability_Theory... Support this podcast

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association Lea Tran is an ethnic Chinese, former "Boat People" refugee from Vietnam. A Villanova University graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, a female scientist turned successful entrepreneur and business owner in the Greater Philadelphia Region, where she called home for thirty-five years. She has morphed from carrying the stigma of the "refugee" label to a chemist who synthesized the compound that became a cocktail drug to treat HIV-AIDS in 1998. A successful business owner who created luxury custom drapery for countless homes in the Mainline area from 2005-2015. In 2019, Lea brought her story to the TEDx stage and then published her harrowing boat journey during the pandemic in 2020 "I Did Not Miss the Boat- Memoir of a Vietnam Hoa Refugee." where she depicts the struggles of an adolescent girl who was being tugged on one side by a culture of duty & tradition and on the other by a new land of personal opportunity & freedom. She delivers her powerful message of courage and hope during challenging times in her keynote speeches to inspire her audience to find opportunities in the midst of adversity. As a transformation coach, Lea works with her clients to build their confidence, help them get out of their comfort zone, rediscover their brilliance, and proactively creating opportunities that will propel them forward. Lea believes in kindness and giving back to help the underprivileged to rebuild their second chance in life. Her aspiration is to help people overcome the trauma of war, poverty, and social isolation. Lea and her husband reside in Florida. Currently, she serves as a board member of Refugee Film School (a non-profit branch of MSRI- Malaysia Social Institute Research). She is also an avid Toastmaster and an active member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce in Central Florida.     Links and Resources; I Did Not Miss the Boat The Alchemist by Paul Coelho The Glass Castle: A Memoir Jeannette Walls Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear Educated: A Memoir  by Tara Westover Attitude Is Everything: Change Your Attitude... Change Your Life! by Jeff Keller Canva Evernote Podcast app   Lea is on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Lea will be speaking at the Custom Workroom Conference in October of 2022

This week I had a blast chatting with Launch Pad Astronomy host Christian Ready. Christian surprised me by bringing a slab of HIS favorite cheese to the show and we had an impromptu cheese tasting! (Can you guess what cheese Christian brought?)This week's Dom's Cheese of the week was Gjetost, a traditional Norwegian cheese made with caramelized goat's milk. It has a fudge-like texture with salted caramel flavors: https://domscheese.com/product/gjetost/Christian is an astronomer at Towson University where he also serves as planetarium director. He has spent much of his life in awe of the universe. In fact, he first worked professionally in the field of Astronomy at the tender age of 13 when he started working at the Sproul Observatory at Swarthmore College near his home. Initially, Christian measured the positions of stars on hundreds of photographic plates, but he later moved on to taking observations with the 24-inch refractor.During his time at Sproul Observatory, Christian developed a passion for showing the public celestial objects through their telescopes during monthly open houses. On those inevitable cloudy nights, he would present slideshows when people would show up anyway.Christian went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Villanova University where his passion for public outreach was reinforced as a teacher's assistant and presenter on weekly public viewing nights.While working at Space Telescope Science Institute, and later at NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center, Christian gave talks about the Hubble Space Telescope and other astronomy topics at venues ranging from schools, to community groups, to science fiction conventions. He continues to give talks to this day and has been known to make a video or two.Christian is now an instructor at the Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop, where he helps teach writers, editors, filmmakers, and other creative professionals about astronomy. He views this as an opportunity to combine his loves of astronomy, teaching, and science fiction into one.You can learn more about Christian by visiting his website (https://christianready.com/) and you can subscribe to Launch Pad Astronomy on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/christianready)Don't forget to follow Christian on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christianready/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/christianready/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/christianready/).To learn more about Launch Pad Astronomy, go to https://www.launchpadworkshop.org/ . You can also follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LaunchPadAstronomy), Twitter (https://twitter.com/LaunchPadAstro), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/launchpadastro/).

Corporations Stay Silent on Abortion  Dating sites Match and Bumble—both based in Texas—are among the few companies to speak out against the law. Shar Dubey, the CEO of Match Group, told employees in a memo quote “The company generally does not take political stands unless it is relevant to our business. But in this instance, I personally, as a woman in Texas, could not keep silent.” The rideshare apps Lyft and Uber have also spoken out, in part because their drivers are among those that can be sued under the new Texas law. For more on all this, The Takeaway spoke to Scott Sonenshein, professor of management at Rice University, and Emily Stewart, senior reporter at Vox. How does Catholicism inform the politics and policy of the U.S. Government? The Takeaway speaks with Massimo Faggioli, Professor of Historical Theology at Villanova University and author of “Joe Biden and Catholicism in the United States.” And also with Matthew Wilson, Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and Director for the Center of Faith and Learning. Muslim Women reflect on 9/11 20 Years Later Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, founder of MuslimGirl.com and Mona Eltahawy, journalist and author of The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls join us to discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and what it's meant for them as women of Muslim descent to deal with the aftermath of racism, hatred, and feeling like outsiders in the country they call home. For transcripts, see individual segment pages. 

Corporations Stay Silent on Abortion  Dating sites Match and Bumble—both based in Texas—are among the few companies to speak out against the law. Shar Dubey, the CEO of Match Group, told employees in a memo quote “The company generally does not take political stands unless it is relevant to our business. But in this instance, I personally, as a woman in Texas, could not keep silent.” The rideshare apps Lyft and Uber have also spoken out, in part because their drivers are among those that can be sued under the new Texas law. For more on all this, The Takeaway spoke to Scott Sonenshein, professor of management at Rice University, and Emily Stewart, senior reporter at Vox. How does Catholicism inform the politics and policy of the U.S. Government? The Takeaway speaks with Massimo Faggioli, Professor of Historical Theology at Villanova University and author of “Joe Biden and Catholicism in the United States.” And also with Matthew Wilson, Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and Director for the Center of Faith and Learning. Muslim Women reflect on 9/11 20 Years Later Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, founder of MuslimGirl.com and Mona Eltahawy, journalist and author of The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls join us to discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and what it's meant for them as women of Muslim descent to deal with the aftermath of racism, hatred, and feeling like outsiders in the country they call home. For transcripts, see individual segment pages. 

Today I chat with professional runner Angel Piccirillo about her running career including her experiences working under a female coach at the college level to a now-all female sponsored team Oiselle. We also chat about diversity in the sport of track and field including her experiences as Black American distance runner. Angel is from Homer City, outside Pittsburgh, PA. She attended and ran for Villanova University, competing in anything from the 4x400 to cross country, but now mostly focuses on the 800-1500m as a pro. She is a 9x All American and NCAA 1000m record holder. She also recently competed in the US Olympic Trials in the 800meter race. Angel is engaged to fellow runner Patrick Tiernan who is an Australian Olympian and she has a dog she adores, Bailey. Connect with Angel on Instagram at: @angelp_1010 This episode is brought to you by the Rise Up Nutrition Group Coaching Program Click here to Learn More & Join the Waitlist Learn more about Lindsey's Services and the Team at Rise Up Nutrition: www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com

Carrie Nation was, of course, a prohibitionist. But so was Leo Tolstoy, Czar Nicholas II, and Vladimir Lenin; in fact, the first nation to prohibit the sale of alcohol was Russia. The first Socialist Prime Minister of Sweden was an advocate for temperance, and so was Tomas Masaryk, liberal founding-father of Czechoslovakia.  As Mark Schrad writes in his new book Smashing the Liquor Machine: A Global History of Prohibition, around the globe the “temperance-cum-prohibition movement harnessed the forces of organized religions into a broad-based progressive movement to capture the instruments of legislation and statecraft against powerful, established political actors.” We can only understand American prohibition by realizing that it was just one part of a worldwide movement, advocated by people who often had little in common other than their interest in limiting alcoholism in their society. Moreover, as we discuss in the podcast, "prohibition" is a simple word that conceals much. While some advocates did press for the prohibition of the sale of liquor, others advocated temperance, which might take the form of advocating drinking beer instead of schnapps, or wine instead of brandy. There was never just one approach to dealing with the problems of alcoholism. Mark Schrad is Associate Professor of Political Science at Villanova University. This is his third book touching on some aspect of governmental policies towards alchohol, or networks promoting prohibition or temperance. He also restores old typewriters; that didn't come up in the conversation but, man, he has a very, very impressive collection.

The Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Committee has made an important decision in the midst of redistricting with regards to incarcerated people. Up until now in Pennsylvania, They have been counted as residing where they were incarcerated, but now when it comes to state legislative districts they will be counted as a resident of where they live when not incarcerated. We wanted to talk more about what is called prison gerrymandering, so we caught up with Dr. Rory Kramer - Associate Professor of Sociology & Criminology at Villanova University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Area College Football Preview Series: Villanova University Wildcats Head Coach Mark Ferrante The Villanova Wildcats did not play in the fall of 2020 due to the COVID19 pandemic, but they played some games in the spring, going 2-2 in an abbreviated schedule. Back in 2019, Villanova had an excellent season, going 9-4 while qualifying for the playoffs. The Wildcats of the Colonial Athletic Association and head coach Mark Ferrante will open the 2021 campaign on Saturday, September 4th with a non-conference road game at Lehigh.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Perretta spent 42 seasons as the head women's basketball coach at Villanova University before retiring in 2020. He won 783 games at the helm of the Wildcats, taking them to the NCAA Tournament 11 times. In Episode #100 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Perretta over Zoom to find out how retirement is treating him and look back at his illustrious career with the Wildcats. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod, and follow Matt: @MattLeon1060. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming more productive can feel like a never ending pursuit. Yet, many of us are constantly in search of the newest tool, hack or system that will help us make the most of our time. As managers, we are also responsible for helping our team members optimize their performance. According to today’s guest, the surprising truth about productivity is that it’s all about clarity, focus, and rest. Today’s guest is Erinn Jewell. Erin is a Thrive Global Top 10 Coach of 2021, an Executive Mindset and Performance Growth Coach, an International Speaker and a Professor of Leadership at Villanova University. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in the healthcare sector at fortune 500 companies like Pfizer, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic, and was the founder of her own healthcare Start-Up. As a global director, Erin was responsible for 80 million in revenue and managed 200 direct and indirect reports. Along the way, she developed multiple strategies on how to optimize team performance. As a coach, Erin is passionate about empowering leaders to get the most out of their teams so they can achieve the results they deserve. Erin and I talk about how to increase the productivity of your team. What productivity is, the connection between biology and productivity, goals, stress and so much more. Erin is offering a free 1:1 consult to members to help them discover the tools to put your WHY into your WORK and get your team the results they deserve. As an additional bonus, you get my favorite productivity hacks guide where I share my go-to tools and practices that I rely on to help me be most productive. Get them both when you join the Modern Manager community at www.themodernmanager.com/join Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox. Read the related blog article: Teach Your Team To Work Less And Produce More KEEP UP WITH ERIN Website: https://erinjewellconsulting.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinjewellcoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinjewellconsulting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinjewellgerst/ Key Takeaways: Stress is good in that it helps us focus. We just need to take breaks to rest and digest between stressful events in order not to burnout. Know how you