Podcasts about Vitalant

Janet & Karen start-off the podcast with buying & renting opportunities throughout Ventura County... and their first guest, Grant Liechfuss of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices talks about buying opportunities around the county from Ventura to Simi Valley.  Grant tells us that buyer confidence has returned and real estate remains to be one of the best ways to build wealth, find out when the best time to buy is, it could be right now!  The Reverse Mortgage Queen of North America is next, Shelley Wells tells you how a reverse mortgage can be a great way to purchase something you otherwise could not afford, Shelly has the inside tips.  Karen & Janet's last guest is Susan Noone from Vitalant, The Blood Provider for Ventura County! Today is National Blood Donor Day and Susan tells us how important it is to give blood and the fun gifts you will receive for giving this month!  Appointments are available and it takes less than an hour to donate a pint of blood and literally save a life!  Another incredible and informative podcast from Girls On The Air! 

On this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Keisha Walker, Community Affairs Manager for Vitalant, to explore how one of the nation's leading nonprofit blood providers is turning compassion into action—and giving students an opportunity to save lives and earn scholarships.Keisha shares Vitalant's mission to maintain a steady, lifesaving blood supply for patients in need and sheds light on the challenges in cities like Memphis, where only one in four blood units needed by hospitals is donated locally. With stories that highlight the real-world impact of donation—from trauma care to sickle cell treatment—Keisha emphasizes the critical role every donor plays in the healthcare system.The conversation dives deep into Vitalant's 2025 Student Leader Scholarship Program, a summer initiative (June 1–August 31) that empowers students across the region to host virtual blood drives and earn up to $1,000 in scholarship funds. Keisha explains how easy it is for students to get involved, the leadership skills they gain, and how they can build a legacy of generosity starting now.Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or simply someone looking to give back, this episode will inspire you to take action, get involved, and recognize the power in just one donation.Learn more and sign up: https://vitalant.org/scholarship

In this new episode on Spill with Me Jenny D, we delve into the powerful intersection of music, leadership, and mental health with the inspiring Dr. Christine Herring. "Lead Boldly One Track At A Time" Our internal playlists-made up of beliefs, attitudes, and assumptions. As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and Women's Health, Dr. Herring shares insights from her journey as an educator turned entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence in early education and beyond. Tune in to discover how Dr. Christine's unique Mind Jukebox series is helping individuals and organizations harness the power of music to tackle "head trash" and enhance leadership skills. Join us for a conversation that spans the journey from classrooms to boardrooms, revealing how we can all be leaders in our own spheres. As Dr. Christine says "Are you Ready to hit Play?' To find out more about Dr. Christine or to order her Mind Jukebox books find the link below. https://www.herringseminars.com/mind-jukebox All episodes are available on all the major Audio Platforms as well as my YouTube page. Please Subscribe and Follow. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd Thank you to my May Spotlight Supporters for Mental Health Awareness Month and Women's Health. Ed Meyer Owner/CEO of Tri-State Office Furniture. https://tristateofficefurniture.com/ Chandra (Taormina) Chappell Founder of Mindful Adaptations... Integrative Wellness for Children, Teens, Young Adults, & Parents https://mindfuladaptations.com/ Also, Jennifer Davis from Vitalant.  Honoring "Blood for Moms" month. https://www.vitalant.org/ Special shoutout to St. Clair Health for partnering with me and providing our communities with education, awareness within the Healthcare system. https://www.stclair.org/ Check out my new website https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/ If you want like to be a guest or a sponsor on Spill with Me Jenny D Podcast contact Kelli Komondor founder of K2 Creative LLC kelli@k2creativellc.com

In this new episode on Spill with Me Jenny D, we delve into the powerful intersection of music, leadership, and mental health with the inspiring Dr. Christine Herring. "Lead Boldly One Track At A Time" Our internal playlists-made up of beliefs, attitudes, and assumptions. As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and Women's Health, Dr. Herring shares insights from her journey as an educator turned entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence in early education and beyond. Tune in to discover how Dr. Christine's unique Mind Jukebox series is helping individuals and organizations harness the power of music to tackle "head trash" and enhance leadership skills. Join us for a conversation that spans the journey from classrooms to boardrooms, revealing how we can all be leaders in our own spheres. As Dr. Christine says "Are you Ready to hit Play?' To find out more about Dr. Christine or to order her Mind Jukebox books find the link below. https://www.herringseminars.com/mind-jukebox All episodes are available on all the major Audio Platforms as well as my YouTube page. Please Subscribe and Follow. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd Thank you to my May Spotlight Supporters for Mental Health Awareness Month and Women's Health. Ed Meyer Owner/CEO of Tri-State Office Furniture. https://tristateofficefurniture.com/ Chandra (Taormina) Chappell Founder of Mindful Adaptations... Integrative Wellness for Children, Teens, Young Adults, & Parents https://mindfuladaptations.com/ Also, Jennifer Davis from Vitalant.  Honoring "Blood for Moms" month. https://www.vitalant.org/ Special shoutout to St. Clair Health for partnering with me and providing our communities with education, awareness within the Healthcare system. https://www.stclair.org/ Check out my new website https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/ If you want like to be a guest or a sponsor on Spill with Me Jenny D Podcast contact Kelli Komondor founder of K2 Creative LLC kelli@k2creativellc.com

Laura Kamada with Vitalant talks about upcoming opportunities for people to donate blood at multiple locations throughout SLO county with Andy Morris.

Logan Roberts and Kymberli Lopez have been honored with the prestigious Vitalant Impact Award for their dedication to hosting blood drives through the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Ambassadors. This award, the highest honor bestowed by Vitalant, recognizes organizations that go above and beyond in supporting the mission of saving lives through a safe and reliable blood supply. The recognition is especially meaningful as it is dedicated to the memory of Sgt. Rick Lopez, whose legacy of service and sacrifice continues to inspire the community. The award ceremony occurred on Friday, February 21, during the esteemed Valentines... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/two-prescott-valley-residents-honored-with-vitalant-impact-award-in-memory-of-sgt-rick-lopez/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Laura Kamada stops by to talk about the last chance to get a $10 gift card when you donate blood and where you can donate with Andy Morris.

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Thank you for joining me with another episode of Spill With Me Jenny D Podcast this month we are spotlighting blood donation's vital role with Jennifer Davis. Get to know Jennifer, a senior director at Vitalant, formerly the Central Blood Bank, with over 23 years of experience in blood donor recruitment. As we navigate through the cold months of January, learn why it's a particularly challenging time for blood centers and the crucial demand for blood donors. Discover the intricacies of the blood donation process, from preparation tips and safety protocols to dispelling myths about eligibility and the role of blood type in donation. Jennifer enlightens us on the role Vitalant plays in ensuring a steady supply of blood to hospitals across the United States, and the life-changing impact a single donation can have. Whether you're a regular donor or considering giving blood for the first time, this episode offers valuable insights and guidance to ease you into the donation process. Listen as we unpack the importance of National Blood Donor Month, and celebrate the silent heroes who help save lives every day. Join us to understand the importance of scheduling regular donations and how you can contribute to this lifesaving mission. Embrace the spirit of giving and learn how your donation can genuinely make a world of difference.  Thank you Vitalant for being my Spotlight Supporter for January. January is National Blood Donor Month. Please consider donating or having a Blood Drive event.   https://www.vitalant.org/ Special thanks to St. Clair Health for partnering with me these next few months so we can discuss health issues with the Professionals. https://www.stclair.org/ Please Subscribe and follow on my website and Youtube video. https://www.spillwithme.com/ http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd

Thank you for joining me with another episode of Spill With Me Jenny D Podcast this month we are spotlighting blood donation's vital role with Jennifer Davis. Get to know Jennifer, a senior director at Vitalant, formerly the Central Blood Bank, with over 23 years of experience in blood donor recruitment. As we navigate through the cold months of January, learn why it's a particularly challenging time for blood centers and the crucial demand for blood donors. Discover the intricacies of the blood donation process, from preparation tips and safety protocols to dispelling myths about eligibility and the role of blood type in donation. Jennifer enlightens us on the role Vitalant plays in ensuring a steady supply of blood to hospitals across the United States, and the life-changing impact a single donation can have. Whether you're a regular donor or considering giving blood for the first time, this episode offers valuable insights and guidance to ease you into the donation process. Listen as we unpack the importance of National Blood Donor Month, and celebrate the silent heroes who help save lives every day. Join us to understand the importance of scheduling regular donations and how you can contribute to this lifesaving mission. Embrace the spirit of giving and learn how your donation can genuinely make a world of difference.  Thank you Vitalant for being my Spotlight Supporter for January. January is National Blood Donor Month. Please consider donating or having a Blood Drive event.   https://www.vitalant.org/ Special thanks to St. Clair Health for partnering with me these next few months so we can discuss health issues with the Professionals. https://www.stclair.org/ Please Subscribe and follow on my website and Youtube video. https://www.spillwithme.com/ http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd

It's January New Year New You!  To talk nutrition and wellness, I'm joined by certified dietitian Sarah Clipp from St. Clair Health. From understanding the importance of Vitamin D to making mindful food choices and setting manageable health goals, Sarah shares valuable insights and practical tips to help you maintain a balanced and nutrient-dense diet during the colder months. Learn about the critical role of evidence-based dietary practices and how small, sustainable lifestyle changes can lead to long-term health benefits. Whether you're dealing with seasonal fatigue or the temptation of comfort foods, this episode provides the guidance you need to create a wholesome dietary routine. Plus, you will learn simple ways to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and healthier alternatives into your meals without breaking the bank. Don't miss this opportunity to kick start your wellness journey and discover the power of nutrition for a healthier, happier you. Tune in and take the first step towards a vibrant winter season,  feel energized and fuel your body with the right ingredients. Thank you St. Clair Health for partnering with me, Jenny D  to help educate my listeners and viewers on the topic of nutrition during the winter months. Visit the link below to learn more. https://www.stclair.org/ This episode is also available on my Youtube channel.  Make sure to Subscribe and follow for the newest podcast episodes. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd Check out my website to see past guests and topics from Spill with Me Jenny D. https://www.spillwithme.com/ Special thanks to Vitalant for being my Spotlight Supporter for January which is  National Blood Donor Month. https://www.vitalant.org/

It's January New Year New You!  To talk nutrition and wellness, I'm joined by certified dietitian Sarah Clipp from St. Clair Health. From understanding the importance of Vitamin D to making mindful food choices and setting manageable health goals, Sarah shares valuable insights and practical tips to help you maintain a balanced and nutrient-dense diet during the colder months. Learn about the critical role of evidence-based dietary practices and how small, sustainable lifestyle changes can lead to long-term health benefits. Whether you're dealing with seasonal fatigue or the temptation of comfort foods, this episode provides the guidance you need to create a wholesome dietary routine. Plus, you will learn simple ways to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and healthier alternatives into your meals without breaking the bank. Don't miss this opportunity to kick start your wellness journey and discover the power of nutrition for a healthier, happier you. Tune in and take the first step towards a vibrant winter season,  feel energized and fuel your body with the right ingredients. Thank you St. Clair Health for partnering with me, Jenny D  to help educate my listeners and viewers on the topic of nutrition during the winter months. Visit the link below to learn more. https://www.stclair.org/ This episode is also available on my Youtube channel.  Make sure to Subscribe and follow for the newest podcast episodes. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd Check out my website to see past guests and topics from Spill with Me Jenny D. https://www.spillwithme.com/ Special thanks to Vitalant for being my Spotlight Supporter for January which is  National Blood Donor Month. https://www.vitalant.org/  

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Keisha Walker, Community Affairs Manager with Vitalant Blood Donation, who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to "unite blood and biologics donors, talent, and innovation to save and improve lives" and how donating blood helps save lives in our community. She touches on the local history dating back to Lifeblood and how Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply. Vitalant has a network of about 115 donation centers across the U.S. and hosts approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in about 900 hospitals across the U.S., helping millions of people who depend on blood donations from generous volunteer donors. Keisha talks about Vitalant's four local donation centers and ongoing blood drives at schools, places of worship, and businesses, and how easy it is to donate blood. She shares some best practices and details the ongoing local need for volunteer blood donors and community parters to host blood drive campaigns. Keisha then highlights their MLK Spirit of Service Blood Drive Campaign, taking place January 2 to January 20, 2025 with the finale blood drive at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis on King Day. She talks about some of the special perks associated, including a commemorative T-shirt and front-of-the-line admission to the museum. Keisha wraps up talking about how the community can carry the spirit of service forward and support Vitalant throughout the year so Memphis can become more self-sufficient with the blood needed to save lives here in our community.Visit https://www.vitalant.org to learn more about Vitalant and visit https://www.vitalant.org/mlkspiritofs... to learn more about the MLK Spirit of Service Blood Drive Campaign.https://www.facebook.com/Vitalant/https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitalantorg/

New Year New You! Such a cliche'..Join me Jenny D. with my first Episode of "Spill With Me, Jenny D,"  podcast for 2025! This month for the New Year we are focusing on wellness, primary care, and the importance of fitness. This month, we shed light on blood drives and receive support from Vitalant and St. Clair Health. Join me in a captivating conversation with Dr. Tyler Bordick, Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Stronger Personal Fitness. In this episode, Dr. Bordick shares his inspiring journey from being an injured football player to a passionate physical therapist and personal trainer. Discover how his love for training and overcoming personal challenges led him to open his own gym and invent new training methodologies. We'll explore how to balance personal goals with professional aspirations and learn about the importance of strength training, especially as we age. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness routine or seeking motivation to kickstart a healthier lifestyle, this episode promises valuable insights from a fitness expert who has dedicated his life to helping others become stronger, healthier, and happier. Tune in and embrace the new year with us! Also available on my YouTube page for your viewing preference. Please Subscribe and Follow to receive the newest Podcast Episode. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd If you want to listen to previously recorded episodes please go to my website under the Episodes page.  https://www.spillwithme.com/ Check out Stronger Personal Training for more information and specials. https://strongerptpgh.com/ Thank you to my Spotlight Supporters for January. When you give blood to Vitalant, you save lives in your community and beyond. Coming January 20th at C-Side Sports Academy in Washington, Pa. they will be having a blood drive from 9am-2pm I hope to see you there. https://www.csidesports.com/ https://www.vitalant.org/ Special Shoutout to St. Clair Health for partnering with me these next couple months to talk about health issues with their experienced professionals and doctors. https://www.stclair.org/

New Year New You! Such a cliche'..Join me Jenny D. with my first Episode of "Spill With Me, Jenny D,"  podcast for 2025! This month for the New Year we are focusing on wellness, primary care, and the importance of fitness. This month, we shed light on blood drives and receive support from Vitalant and St. Clair Health. Join me in a captivating conversation with Dr. Tyler Bordick, Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Stronger Personal Fitness. In this episode, Dr. Bordick shares his inspiring journey from being an injured football player to a passionate physical therapist and personal trainer. Discover how his love for training and overcoming personal challenges led him to open his own gym and invent new training methodologies. We'll explore how to balance personal goals with professional aspirations and learn about the importance of strength training, especially as we age. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness routine or seeking motivation to kickstart a healthier lifestyle, this episode promises valuable insights from a fitness expert who has dedicated his life to helping others become stronger, healthier, and happier. Tune in and embrace the new year with us! Also available on my YouTube page for your viewing preference. Please Subscribe and Follow to receive the newest Podcast Episode. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd If you want to listen to previously recorded episodes please go to my website under the Episodes page.  https://www.spillwithme.com/ Check out Stronger Personal Training for more information and specials. https://strongerptpgh.com/ Thank you to my Spotlight Supporters for January. When you give blood to Vitalant, you save lives in your community and beyond. Coming January 20th at C-Side Sports Academy in Washington, Pa. they will be having a blood drive from 9am-2pm I hope to see you there. https://www.csidesports.com/ https://www.vitalant.org/ Special Shoutout to St. Clair Health for partnering with me these next couple months to talk about health issues with their experienced professionals and doctors. https://www.stclair.org/

Today on LIVE!, we get into some headlines from today and Linda Grace from Vitalant is in studio to talk about their upcoming blood drive with Shannon. Today's Top Stories: ‘I Accidentally Put Her in the Oven': Baby Placed in Hot Oven Instead of Crib, Police Say (12/10/2024)Auto Parts Seller Agrees to Settlement for Selling Emissions Defeat Devices (12/10/2024)Colonel Martin Releases First Q&A Session as Texas DPS Director (12/10/2024)DPS: Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Back in Custody (12/10/2024)Man Kills Father After Being Told to Get a Job, Deputies Say (12/10/2024)Rescue Call Reported at San Angelo Lighting Manufacturer (12/10/2024)Two Texas Cities Rank Among Top 10 Most Fun in the U.S. (12/10/2024)Angelo State Volleyball Heads to South Dakota as No. 3 Seed at National Tournament (12/10/2024)San Angelo ISD Partners with Midland ISD for Food Service Savings (12/10/2024)Luxury Sports Car Splits in Half in Deadly Crash, Killing Two in Dallas (12/10/2024)68 Pounds of Meth Found Hidden in SUV's Fuel Tank at Texas Border (12/10/2024)Cement Truck Crash Claims One Life in Texas (12/10/2024)Child Life Specialist at Shannon Provides Support for Families Navigating Medical Challenges (12/10/2024)Nearly 750 Angelo State Students to Graduate in Dual Ceremonies (12/10/2024)Breezy and Cold Tuesday Followed by Widespread Freeze (12/10/2024)DWI 3rd or More and Family Member Assault, Choking Top Booking Report (12/10/2024)San Angelo's Joel Harris Wins First-Ever Round at National Finals Rodeo (12/09/2024)Today in History: Discovery of Abandoned Camp Led to Historic Battle Near San Angelo (12/09/2024) 

Today on LIVE! Daily News, Snack N' Tackle has sold two winning lottery tickets over the past couple of weeks, the SAPD has issued a safety announcement regarding the crashes in San Angelo, and a GoFundMe has been started for the San Angelo City Employee who was attacked by dogs.Also, Lake View's head coach Hector Guevara talks about the Chief's matchup with Stephenville. Then, Cade from Carpet Tech and Morgan from the Children's Advocacy Center are here to talk about how to make a child's Christmas better. Today's Top Stories:Texas Woman Shoots Armed Intruder Trying to Force Entry into Home (11/12/2024)Texas to Open First Combined IHOP and Applebee's Restaurant in the U.S. (11/12/2024)Texas Woman's Microchipped Dog Leads Police to Cousin Accused of Her Murder (11/12/2024)$100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at San Angelo Store (11/12/2024)Paxton Sues DOJ Over Trump Records, Files 100th Lawsuit Against Biden Admin (11/12/2024)HEB Partners with Vitalant for ‘Give a Pint, Get a Turkey' (11/12/2024)SMC Global Acquires San Angelo-based International Chemicals (11/12/2024)Angelo State Baseball Releases 2025 Schedule (11/12/2024)Crash on Knickerbocker Road Off Ramp Slows Traffic (11/12/2024)President Elect Names New "Border Czar" (11/12/2024)San Angelo Stock Show Issues Warning on Fake Rodeo Ticket Sales (11/12/2024)VIDEO: Big Spring Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Burglary Suspects (11/12/2024)Is the U.S. Losing Its Competitive Edge? Economist to Address at Angelo State (11/12/2024)SAPD Issues Public Safety Announcement Addressing Crashes (11/12/2024)Cold Front to Bring Cooler Temps to San Angelo Midweek (11/12/2024)Aggravated Assault and Theft with Multiple Convictions Tops Booking Report (11/12/2024)5 o'Clock Crash on Houston Harte Sends One to Hospital (11/11/2024)Veterans Day Ceremony at Fairmount Cemetery Honors Service and Sacrifice (11/11/2024)Family Launches Fundraiser for San Angelo Officer Injured in Dog Attack (11/11/2024) 

It's come to this, bolting political sings to city street signs. People have lost their mind over politics! But do political signs even have an impact? Angela and I discuss this plus charges dismissed after a Surprise woman was arrested for daring to question city staff. Angela also shares info on how to track your ballots status, check https://my.arizona.vote or https://trackmyballot.azsos.gov/voter/. I also share info on tax liens and the ever growing get rich schemes being promoted on social media. Olivia shares a listener comment that just pisses me off and why the world needs more “commas”. + Carina Fors of Vitalant chimes in on a blood drive coming to the Flagstaff Mall this Halloween.      —————————————— Please FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show! RUMBLE   YouTube   ApplePodCasts   AmazonMusic   Spotify        Also on Twitter and www.TalkWithJeff.com   Disclaimer: The information provided on the Jeff Oravits Show does not constitute legal, medical, financial or tax advice.  All information is the opinions of the host's and his guests.  You should always seek the advice of a professional regarding any of these complex issues to make sure all circumstances of your situation are properly considered.   ——————————————

In this episode, we spotlight members of Reed Smith's UNIDOS business inclusion group for Latin/Latinx attorneys and staff. Join DEI talent development supervisor Bareeq Barqawi as she moderates an insightful conversation with senior associate Daniel Avila, senior paralegal Kathy Puente-Ladisa, and associate Isabella Lorduy. They share their unique career journeys, how their Latin/Latinx identity has influenced their professional experiences, and the powerful role that UNIDOS has played in fostering community and support within the firm. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions, and challenges, past and present, all with a goal of bringing people together and learning more about others. You might be surprised by what we all have in common, inclusivity included.  Bareeq: Welcome everyone to another episode of Inclusivity Included, Reed Smith's DEI podcast series, where we dive into the experiences, stories, and insights of our diverse firm members, clients, community members, and allies. I'm Bareeq Barqawi, Reed Smith's DEI Talent Development Supervisor, and today I'm thrilled to be joined by three distinguished members of our UNIDOS Business Inclusion Group for Latin and Latinx attorneys and staff, Danny Avila, Kathy Puente-Ladisa, and Isabella Lorduy. So Danny, Kathy, Isabella, could you each briefly introduce yourselves to our listeners and tell us about your current roles at Reed Smith. Danny, I will start with you.  Daniel: Perfect. Thank you so much, Bareeq. So I'm based out of the Houston office of Reed Smith. I'm part of Reed Smith's international arbitration team and the complex disputes teams. I'm currently the global chair for UNIDOS, our Hispanic Latinx business inclusion Group, as well as the head of our pro bono for our Houston office.  Bareeq: Thank you, Danny. And Kathy?  Kathy: Hi, everyone. Thank you, Bareeq, so much for having me. My name is Kathy Puente Larisa, and I am originally from Quito, Ecuador. I joined Reed Smith over 10 years ago, starting as a paralegal for the transportation group. However, I just recently transitioned into a newly created role as the industry group administrator for the transportation industry group. It's a bit of a hybrid role. And I am also the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion staff liaison for the New York office.  Bareeq: Fantastic. Thank you. And Isabella?  Isabella: Hello, everyone. I am Isabella Lorduy. I am originally from Colombia, and I am an associate at Reed Smith, where I'm part of both the Energy and Natural Resources group, focusing on international arbitration cases. And I'm also part of the Latin American business team. And And I'm also a member of the UNIDOS group here at Reed Smith.  Bareeq: Wonderful. Thank you so much for your introductions. It's always inspiring to hear about the variety of roles within our firm. So let's dive into what brought you here. I'm really inspired to learn more about your stories and inspired to learn what made you pursue a career in law or the legal industry, specifically maybe in your current role, and how did that lead you to Reed Smith specifically? I'm actually going to start with you, Isabella.  Isabella: So from a very young age, I've always been passionate about international politics and relations. And when I discovered the world of international law, particularly arbitration, it truly clicked for me. It's a field where I get to do what I love, which is interacting with diverse cultures, languages, backgrounds, and even different laws. So I think there are three key moments in my journey that led me to where I am today and being at Reed Smith. First, pursuing a career in international law through law school in Colombia, and then finding great mentors who not only guided me in law, but also taught me important life lessons. And then doing my LLM at NYU, passing the bar and transitioning into the US legal market. I thought that being a Latino was kind of a handicap or a difficulty in the American market. But when I discovered Reed Smith and found it as a place where I could leverage my civil law background, but also my common law knowledge and my diverse Latina background and everything that I have learned before coming to Reed Smith, I thought it was the right place, especially in the Latin American business team. So that's kind of the story of why I am here today.  Bareeq: That's so interesting, Isabella. Thank you so much for sharing. I love to hear about how you thought it would be maybe something of a hindrance, but actually your Latin identity ended up being something of a strength for you. That's great. And let's go to Kathy. What about you? How did you find your way to read Smith?  Kathy: So my career started right after I graduated from John Jay College. I always found law to be so fascinating, but my original career path was to join the NYPD. While I was in the process of going through the program, my path took a very fascinating turn when I was introduced to the world of law firms, and I was given the opportunity to work at Holland & Knight as a paralegal in the aircraft finance group. I found the work to be interesting, and I knew that that was going to be the kind of work that was like a great fit for me. And I then joined Watson Farley as a corporate and shipping finance paralegal. And I built a really great connections there. So all those experiences ultimately led me to the transportation group here at Reed Smith, when they were just starting to expand the transportation group in the New York office. And there was a great need for a paralegal support. So that's how I got my start here at Reed Smith.  Bareeq: I love that insight, Kathy. Thank you so much for sharing. And Danny, what about you? Did you have similar experiences or was your path different?  Daniel: I guess there's two different points here. The first, the path to law. And the second one is to Reed Smith, which I think deserves a little bit of separation. For law, my mom worked for United Blood Services her entire career, which is now called Vitalant. It's one of the biggest nonprofit blood banks in the country. She was the regional president for that company. That company supplies blood to hospitals and helps get donations. Blood donations throughout the communities and make sure that there's blood on the shelves so we don't have to scramble to try to get blood in a case of emergency, say of a car accident or something else, which is the case in several countries. In several countries, if your uncle or your parent or somebody is hurt or needs blood, you literally have to call siblings and family members to donate blood. Here in the U.S., we have great companies like Vitalant who make sure that there's blood on the shelves in case of these emergencies. So growing up, I would see how much my mom benefited from helping the community out. But more importantly, I would see her company being sued for something very trivial, like say you got a bruise when you're donating or say something else, right? And as a child, it made me very angry and I wanted to defend them. So as a child, I said, I want to be a lawyer for these companies that are helping our communities. And now full circle Vitalant is a client of mine and I was able to assist them in a dispute in Texas. It was really incredible to see that full circle as a child and now being able to help by talent, which was my dream. To Reed Smith, I think, is even is another more. It goes back to Reed Smith's values and their dedication and attention to diversity. When I was going through law school application or law firm applications in law school, I looked for firms that really had a focus in diversity initiatives, who put their money where their mouth is. And it wasn't just lip service. And Reed Smith did that. And when I was in law school, I applied for a diversity scholarship through Reed Smith, and I was very fortunate to get it. And Reed Smith not only gave me a position through the diversity scholarship, but paid for my 3L in law school, which was amazing given that I was working during law school. So it was through Reed Smith's diversity initiatives that actually got me in the door at Reed Smith and what's kept me here so many years.  Bareeq: That's fantastic and incredibly inspiring. I love those full circle moments that you're having. So thank you all for sharing your experiences. It's clear that each of you has had a unique path that led you to Reed Smith. Now I'd love to hear a bit more about your career journeys. Was there a key moment or decision in your career that shaped where you are today? Feel free to share any specific challenges or obstacles you've overcome in your time. And Danny, I'm actually going to start with you and go the other way around.  Daniel: Absolutely. I think one of the obstacles I had is I wanted to do international law, but my profile was very Texas-specific. I went to undergrad and law school in Texas. So I wanted to have a more diverse international profile. So what I did in law school was I applied and worked at a law firm in Bogota, Colombia. And that experience exposed me to how work is done in Latin America, working in the Spanish language. And it just kind of opened up the door to everything I do now, which is Latin American arbitration disputes and work in Latin America. So I think that was probably my biggest obstacle to overcome was to how do I create a more international profile? And yeah, I guess that's what I've overcome.  Bareeq: I love that. Thank you so much. Isabella, what about you?  Isabella: I can't think of a specific moment that really challenged me, but I guess my answer to this would be being constantly exposed to situations that I am really scared of and doing it anyways. I remember during law school, I was the youngest participant of the ELSA Moot Court competition, which was basically a cross-border litigation moot court. And I was really scared everyone was very senior, about to start their jobs at really big law firms. But I did it anyways. And it really shaped my career and who I know and my network today. And then after that, just going into the LLM and not being scared of taking the hardest classes and speaking with my accent in these very difficult situations. And constantly being exposed of being criticized or having it wrong the first time but then doing it anyways because I know I'll get it somehow, I think it has shaped my career and put me where I am today. Just the fact that I applied to Reed Smith with a lot of doubts and fears and that I got over that fear and being accepted into this great firm has been just an example of how being exposed to those fears always gets me to good places.  Bareeq: Thank you so much for sharing that. And, you know, it's interesting. It's a vulnerable thing to share, but we've actually talked about it in other podcasts where, you know, when you have an accent or something that identifies you as someone that might not be from here and how that might come with some unconscious bias on other people's parts. But I love the idea of you did it and you scared anyway, which is a quote I always live by as well. So I love that level of vulnerability to share and overcome that. So thank you.  Isabella: Thank you.  Bareeq: And Kathy?  Kathy: So overcoming specific challenges, I think that being a Latina, a minority woman, for me, particularly in the maritime industry, has been challenging because it's very much a male-dominated industry. I have to say what has helped me overcome those challenges has been having great mentors, having great supporters who truly value the work and dedication and who encourage your growth in your career. So I think those have been the things that have helped me during my challenges.  Bareeq: Absolutely. Thank you so much for sharing. So hearing about these pivotal moments is really insightful, especially for our listeners. And I think it gives great insight to the people that they work alongside. And now I'd love to explore how your Latin / Latinx identity has shaped your experiences in the workplace. So I'm going to start with you, Kathy. How has your Latin / Latinx identity influenced your professional experiences? And can you talk about how it has impacted your work at Reed Smith?  Kathy: Sure. My Latinidad has inspired me. I have to say that in our culture, we tend to be resilient and warm people, and those are very powerful traits. I love that in our culture, we blend strength and passion, and facing challenges head on and coming out stronger always speaks volumes. My experiences taught me to be adaptable, especially in the law firm industry. You have to be resourceful, always turning challenges into opportunities. And that's what I've seen me doing here. And I've been given the opportunity here at Reed Smith. So, you know, you grow and you innovate.  Bareeq: I love that. I always think of the word grit. Like, I feel like if you overcome some challenges along the way, you develop this sense of resilience and grit where things don't phase you as much as they once did. As Isabella was talking about some of the challenges as well, you kind of develop this strength over time as well. I love that. And Danny, over to you next.  Daniel: So I think how my Latinx or Latin identity influenced my professional experiences has been through being able to work in the Spanish language and having an understanding of the Spanish culture, or I guess cultures in language speaking countries. I would say that it's impacted my work at Reed Smith because I have developed, I guess I would say that I've always wanted to use my Hispanic heritage as a value add, not just a checkbox or anything like that. I wanted it to be how can I improve? How can I provide value at Reed Smith? How can I provide value to our clients having Hispanic background, being able to speak Spanish. And how that's developed, I would say, is being able to develop business in Latin America, being able to work on cases where there may be Spanish aspects or Spanish or cultures from Latin America. I think it's been a value add in that sense. Every time, at least in my younger years, or my first years at Reed Smith, I was one of few that even spoke Spanish. So it was very, very great for internal business development to be able to get every single case that came in that had some sort of Spanish aspect to it or was in Latin America. And now Reed Smith has done a great job of recruiting great people like Isabella and other Spanish speaking lawyers that are that now we have that value add across the board and various offices. So that's how I would say it's influenced my professional experiences.  Bareeq: I love that. Thank you so much, Danny. And Isabella, what about you?  Isabella: I think I totally agree with Danny on this. I think the more I own my Latin background, the more I take advantage of it. Definitely working at Reed Smith and understanding the Latin American business interactions, the political complexities of the countries, how the judiciary systems work within Latin America has definitely helped on the work we do a Reed Smith and really having this global perspective and approach to the cases has been great. And I'm constantly looking for the opportunities to leverage this knowledge because it's not only about the legal knowledge, which is, of course, crucial, but it's also about understanding the complexities of these Latin American countries, which are way different from what we're used to here in the U.S. And I think it's beautiful to connect both legal systems and, of course, cultures.  Bareeq: Absolutely. And so many people you probably interact with, whether it's at networking functions or different clients, prospective clients, I'm sure that comes into play. And like Danny said, I love the value add. You didn't want it to be just a checkbox. It was something that added value. Thank you so much, all of you, for sharing those personal reflections. And now I'm going to shift to your involvement with UNIDOS. So how has being a part of the UNIDOS community supported you in your journey at Reed Smith? And why do you think groups like this are so important? I'm going to start with you, Isabella.  Isabella: I think it has been great to be part of UNIDOS because it has created this sense of community and being part in a deeper level with like a Latino group within the firm. I think from the moment I started at Reed Smith, I was welcomed by the UNIDOS community. I felt other people with accents and we could share different stories about the Latino American community. So I think it has been great to have this sense of belonging even more to the firm just through UNIDOS. I think the initiatives have been great. I remember in the Houston office, we've always had, and also thanks to Danny, amazing events with tacos and chismecitos and these great initiatives that just expose, of course, the Latin American culture in a great sense, but also make you, as I said at the beginning of this intervention, feeling that you belong into the Reed Smith Latino community.  Bareeq: I love that. What about you, Kathy? How has your time at UNIDOS been?  Kathy: I have to say, like Isabella, it's been a great experience. Joining UNIDOS has provided an invaluable support through shared experiences, building a network, a space where you can meet people that think like you, that share similar backgrounds. And really, I think inclusion groups like UNIDOS are very important because they promote diversity. They offer mentorship. They create an inclusive environment where everybody can thrive. And they also help amplify voices and drive positive change within the firm. So it's been really a great experience.  Bareeq: I love that, especially when you talked about driving positive change and Isabella talking about feeling a sense of belonging and feeling seen. Wonderful. What about you, Danny?  Daniel: Yeah, I think I think I'd have to echo everything that was already said. I think the biggest thing that UNIDOS has done for me is just, you know, there it's a very like a collaborative firm, but it's a firm that has your back. And in big, huge corporations and big firms like this, you can feel maybe isolated if you don't have people that look like you or identify like you and have your similar backgrounds. And having these business inclusion groups helps you not only, like, say you're in an office that only has one Hispanic or Latino / Latinx person in the office. Well, you can still collaborate with someone that's in New Jersey or in Chicago. So it makes Reed Smith really be able to use their global platform and make it smaller as far as like being able to meet with other people. Now, I have cases with UNIDOS folks in different offices that have brought me onto their teams, even though I'm not in their office, just having that experience with UNIDOS. And I think another big part of UNIDOS that I've liked is having someone to be kind of a cheerleader for you when it comes to promotions, when it comes to just engagement within the firm. UNIDOS, I feel, does a great job of highlighting all our accomplishments. You know, what have we been doing in the community? What have we been doing as lawyers? So I think it's been an amazing journey here in Reed Smith doing that.  Bareeq: Thank you for sharing, Danny. You brought up such a great point, which is making a community, you know, when you have over 3,000 members at the firm, it's hard to create that sense of community when you're scattered all over the states and over different countries. And so for need those to be able to create that for you all. And so it's so heartwarming to hear. So the importance of community within the workplace, as we talked about, is such a powerful takeaway. And as we wrap up, let's talk about offering maybe some advice to the next generation. To wrap up, what advice would you offer to younger professionals from diverse backgrounds who are considering a career in law or similar roles at a firm like Reed Smith? And I will actually start with you, Danny.  Daniel: I would say embrace your heritage. Embrace your Hispanic or other diverse background that you have and figure out how it can be of value at and make you more marketable and valuable to your team. I've pushed that since I was going through law school. I wanted to make sure that how can I provide this value add? How can I develop business that maybe wasn't there to develop because there were these obstacles of language barriers or culture barriers? So embracing your heritage, being proud of your heritage, and seeing how it can be a value add and make you more marketable.  Bareeq: I love that. Thank you. And Isabella?  Isabella: I believe that it's kind of a twofold approach. First, I would say to absorb everything you can from your mentors. And in this sense, find people that you admire both professionally and personally and learn by mimicking their best qualities. But at the same time, discover what sets you apart, what makes your style kind of unique and embrace it fully. As Danny was saying, I think that leveraging that to stand out, it's a great strategy. In my case, I used my Spanish, my understanding of the legal systems in Latin America, my approach to the clients. And I think that has helped me to still find my style because, of course, I'm a young practitioner myself, but I am learning day by day that owning that Latino heritage has been great for me.  Bareeq: Wonderful. Thank you, Isabella. And Kathy?  Kathy: I have to agree with both Danny and Isabella. Definitely embrace your heritage. And for me, I have to say, sometimes life happens and paths change. And that's perfectly fine. The important thing is here to seek out for mentors and build networks like UNIDOS, because those connections really are golden. For me, I have to say mentors have played a huge role in my life. They've been instrumental in shaping my journey. And I would also have to say to people to stay resilient, stay curious, never shy away from asking questions or even taking risks.  Bareeq: Thank you so much. That is wonderful. I think people are really going to, that's going to hit home for a lot of people. So I want to first thank you all so much for sharing your journeys with us today and for joining the podcast. Your stories are not only inspiring, but also show the value of community and support within the firm. And to our listeners, we hope you've enjoyed this episode of Inclusivity Included. Stay tuned for more conversations highlighting the diverse voices that make up Reed Smith and make us such a dynamic and inclusive place to work. Thank you for tuning in and thank you for joining and catch you next time.  Outro: Inclusivity Included is a Reed Smith production. Our producers are Ali McCardell and Shannon Ryan. You can find our podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, reedsmith.com and our social media accounts.  Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to establish an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to suggest or establish standards of care applicable to particular lawyers in any given situation. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Any views, opinions, or comments made by any external guest speaker are not to be attributed to Reed Smith LLP or its individual lawyers. All rights reserved.  Transcript is auto-generated.

When & Where for Senior Care brings you news and services for living your best life and in this episode, Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care brings in Vitalant to talk about donating blood - dispelling myths and encouraging those who haven't donated to give it a thought!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau Mercurio from Vitalant & Brandy Gordon from Mattress Outlet in AG, stopped by First Look with Andy Morris to talk about the Mattress Outlet Blood Drive this Friday.

On today's LIVE! Daily News, it was a big day for business in San Angelo. The Texas Department of Public Safety sought the public's help in a hit-and-run situation, and the San Angelo Fire Department battled a blaze today. Finally, Linda Grace from Vitalant told everyone how they could win $30,000 for a new car.In case you missed it, here are some of the biggest news stories from today:WATCH: Brick Sign Taken Out at Major Crash on Southwest Boulevard (07/12/2024)San Angelo State Park's O.C. Fisher At 1.2% Capacity (07/12/2024)Driver Cited After Red Light Violation Causes Crash, Sends One To Hospital (07/12/2024)Pirates Rookie Phenom to Start MLB All-Star Game (07/12/2024)Texas DPS Seeks Public Assistance in Hit-and-Run Investigation (07/12/2024)Pho Saigon Closed and Up for Rent in San Angelo (07/12/2024)Pfluger Introduces Legislation to Protect Victims of Deepfake Revenge P0rn (07/12/2024)Signs Up at Awesome Donut Shop (07/12/2024)San Angelo Firefighters Battle Noon Blaze (07/12/2024)Latest Update on San Angelo's Newest Starbucks (07/12/2024)Gas Prices Increase Across Texas Following Hurricane Beryl (07/12/2024)Lubbock Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Burglary Suspect (07/12/2024)Captain America: Brave New World Released First Trailer Online (07/12/2024)Man Accused of Killing Texas Deputy Charged with Capital Murder (07/12/2024)World-Record Bass Caught at O.H. Ivie (07/12/2024)Walls Go Up at San Angelo Amazon Facility (07/12/2024)Weekend Forecast: Near-Normal Temperatures and Isolated Storms (07/12/2024)Continuous Family Violence and Money Laundering Top Booking Report (07/12/2024)City Recommends Low-Cost Insurance for Water and Sewer Lines (07/11/2024)Gov. Abbott Offers $10,000 Reward for Slain Deputy's Shooter (07/11/2024) 

Vitalant is in need of blood this holiday weekend. Sue Thew with the blood bank says there is a blood drive this Sunday, and you could come home with a car!

Vitalant is a nonprofit organization that collects blood from volunteer donors and provides blood, blood products and services across the United States. It was founded in 1943 as the Salt River Valley Blood Bank in Phoenix, Arizona. We are joined today by Mackenzie Skeeters, who shares information on blood donation in anticipation of... The post Mackenzie Skeeters appeared first on ABQ Connect.

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Laura Kamada likes to hum and make up songs. Laura helps organize blood drives with Vitalant in San Luis Obispo, CA, and what started one morning as a little rhyming ditty soon turned into a children's book about blood donation: Everyone Needs Blood. Bloodworks 101 producer Helen Pitlick sat down with Laura to talk about her work, what it's like to write a book, and why truly everyone needs blood. You can find Everyone Needs Blood on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Needs-Blood-Laura-Kamada/dp/B0CSGR7NYP.

This week's episode of “The Top Line” is the second part of a three-part series exploring the latest advancements in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. In this episode, Fierce Pharma's Fraiser Kansteiner interviews Delara Motlagh, head of cell therapy at Catalent; Becky Butler Cap, senior vice president of biotherapies at Vitalant; and Kevin Kyle, CEO of Germfree. The conversation covers cell collection, the critical first step in advanced therapy manufacturing. They also discuss the importance of locking in process decisions early and how to effectively scale projects from the lab to the clinic and eventually to the market. Additionally, they talk about Germfree's recent asset acquisition from Orgenesis, which will allow the company to expand its mission of decentralized manufacturing. To learn more about the topics in this episode: Fulfilling the promise of cell & gene therapies through manufacturing (Part I) With new partnership, Galapagos takes decentralized CAR-T manufacturing quest nationwide Catalent opens cell therapy production site at Belgian 'center of excellence' After recent troubles, Catalent expands its biologics services platform  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Student journalists discuss covering campus protests. Also, Vitalant asks for blood donations for new mothers. Finally, an educational jazz series at The Sofia. Student Journalists Covering Campus Protests Student journalists with the CalMatters College Journalism Network Fellowship have been covering campus protests at their universities. Joining Insight is Atmika Iyer, a UCSB student-journalist, Christina Chkarboul, a student-journalist with the USC Daily Trojan, and Christopher Buchanan, a student-journalist at UCLA. Blood Donations for New Mothers Every year, about 219,000 units of blood and platelets are needed to help patients experiencing women's health issues - including about 1 of every 83 births. The nonprofit Vitalant is highlighting that need. Communications Manager Victoria Wolfe and West Division Vice President Mitzy Edgecomb discuss the callout to blood donors, and the opportunity to meet maternal blood needs. Sofia Educational Jazz Series A new performance series at The Sofia is educating and connecting audience members with the various genres and characteristics of jazz. The series started in April, with plans to do 12 jazz shows per year. Saxophonist Jacam Manricks, who is performing in and curating the series, provides a taste of the different forms of jazz, as well as upcoming series performances of Miles Davis' “Kind of Blue” on May 10, and John Coltrane's “A Love Supreme” on June 13.

How American Express Groomed a CFO E11 The podcast episode of Financial Footsteps offers a compelling narrative of Maureen Musselman’s journey through the world of finance. Hosted by Chad Dean, the interview provides insights into Musselman’s upbringing in Phoenix, Arizona, her professional experiences in New York and with American Express, and her subsequent roles at […]

How American Express Groomed a CFO E11 The podcast episode of Financial Footsteps offers a compelling narrative of Maureen Musselman’s journey through the world of finance. Hosted by Chad Dean, the interview provides insights into Musselman’s upbringing in Phoenix, Arizona, her professional experiences in New York and with American Express, and her subsequent roles at […] The post How American Express Groomed a CFO E11 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

How American Express Groomed a CFO E11 The podcast episode of Financial Footsteps offers a compelling narrative of Maureen Musselman’s journey through the world of finance. Hosted by Chad Dean, the interview provides insights into Musselman’s upbringing in Phoenix, Arizona, her professional experiences in New York and with American Express, and her subsequent roles at […] The post How American Express Groomed a CFO E11 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode, Janie Day interviews Keisha Walker with Vitalant Memphis about donating blood in Memphis, TN, being one of the fastest and most effective ways to give back to your community and transform the lives of those in need.Vitalant Memphis blood donation center puts donor and patient safety as their top priority. Donating blood is safe and easy to do. Become a blood donor in Memphis by making an appointment today! Their friendly professional staff is ready to assist you in the blood donation process.Learn more: https://www.vitalant.org/donate/locations/blood-donation-memphis

A shortage of blood in New Mexico gives way to a blood drive happening Tuesday at American Furniture and Mattress. Drew Sharpless from Vitalant discusses a partnership with Cumulus Media on hosting this crucial event. Please show up and Give Blood!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are all the details about what is going on with the Lake Nasworthy Bridge, the Lonestar Cheeseburger trailer from downtown is gone, Vitalant is hosting a blood drive, and a GoFundMe has been set up for the young man killed on New Year's Day at Fat Boss Pub.

Today on LIVE! Daily News, Linda Grace from Vitalant talks with Yantis Green about giving blood.

Vitalant officially expands blood donor eligibility to men who have sex with men. Rocklin is among school districts that approve a controversial gender ‘outing' policy of students. The best El Dorado County road trips.    More Gay, Bisexual Men are Eligible to Donate Blood Dr. Chris Gresens, Senior Chief Medical Officer for Vitalant, discusses officially expanding blood donor eligibility to men who have sex with men (MSM) for the first time in nearly 40 years, following the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) updated guidelines. The FDA's old guidance required gay and bisexual men to wait three months following their last sexual contact with another man. With the new FDA guidance, all potential donors are now screened using a series of questions that assess individual risk of HIV, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. School Districts Approve Controversial Gender ‘Outing' Policy School board meetings have now become the public battleground over parental rights versus a child's right to privacy at public schools. Two school boards in recent weeks, including Rocklin, have passed controversial policies that would require teachers to identify transgender and gender non-conforming students to their parents. Now, the state of California is firing back with legal action. Diana Lambert, Senior Reporter at EdSource, joins Insight to discuss the districts' policy moves and why Attorney General Rob Bonta is vowing to fight in court. Ebony Harper is the founder of California TRANScends and Anoosh Jorjorian is the director of Yolo Rainbow Families with the Davis Phoenix Coalition. Both work with LGBTQ+ youth in the Sacramento area and join Insight to discuss the impact the policies can have on trans and gender non-conforming students on campus and at home. El Dorado County Road Trips Budget-friendly road trips might be something to consider if you've taken a peek at airline and hotel prices lately. Just a short drive away, El Dorado County delivers some of the most scenic (and Instagram-worthy) sights in our area. Jody Franklin is the Executive Director of Tourism at the El Dorado County Visitors Authority and joins Insight for some of the iconic locations for a beautiful drive that won't break the bank.

Karen & her special guest host Lorine from Gentle Transitions have another awesome podcast!  First, Larry Reyes from Smart Home Mortgages gives us the expert take on Bridge Loans, rates may be up but there are many ways you can afford and finance a home purchase with Larry's expertise. Phil Atwan is up next to tell us about Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges, excellent information from Phil, the President of Exchange Resource. For those who are stressing an upcoming move or not moving because of the stress Lorine with Gentle Transitions talks about removing the stress by using the experts at Gentle Transitions.  from the fear of change, to "what am I going to do with all this stuff?" and managing the move by listening to you.  Karen & Lorine also have Susan Noon, Regional Director for Vitalant urging everyone to donate a pint of blood that literally saves lives!  What a podcast, thanks for listening! 

Laura Kamada from Vitalant joins First Look with Andy Morris to talk about the Blood Shortage... and how much Vitalant needs YOUR help.

Laura Kamada from Vitalant joins First Look with Andy Morris each week to talk about Local Blood drives YOU can participate in. Today she brought Grace Gabbard , the Tasting room manager at Vina Robles to talk about their property and Blood Drive on July 7th.

Laura Kamada from Vitalant joins First Look with Andy Morris and brought along Stephanie from Negranti Ice Cream to talk about this week's Blood Drive Negranti is hosting.

Laura Kamada dropped by First Look with Andy Morris to talk about donating Blood. She brought Cancer patient Claire and her BF Aliya to talk about the importance of donating.

On this weeks episode is Peyton Reed! The Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania director chats with Giles Alderson about making the movie.The discuss-The Volume. Working in a new space-Directing giants of the acting game-How he learnt film-making from making films and watching other directors work-The disappointments - Fantastic Four-Pitching to Marvel-Why you have to passionate about the project-Success and making mistakes-and why relationships with the crew is vitalAnt-man and The Wasp: Quantumania is OUT NOW in cinemasSUPPORT INDIE FILMThree Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch & SUPPORTManFish on Prime now https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0B8TJFZZ8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rCinema for a Pound - https://princecharlescinema.com/PrinceCharlesCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=25893799PATREON Big thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Across the state and the country, the donor base is aging and younger donors just don't have the awareness to step up and fill the need. By bringing together all the places anyone could give blood in Washington – Bloodworks, Cascade, Vitalant, and the American Red Cross – we're hoping to make needed changes at the state level that will help the blood supply throughout the region. Follow Bloodworks on your favorite social media channels to stay up to date with our legislative work. 

This was the week of Covid with the kids, so we have two segments worth listening to again!Segment 1 is a repeat of a segment we ran in October. Breast cancer awareness is so important, so this interview is worth repeating so we think about it more than just in October! Respiratory viruses in young children have many parents extremely concerned of late. Is it a cold? The flu? Covid? Or respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, which causes common cold symptoms, but can also cause airway inflammation? Although anyone can get RSV, premature infants and patients under the age of two are most vulnerable to severe breathing problems due to their smaller airways. Dr. Jennifer Sonney, president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, shares important information about the symptoms of RSV, who it affects most, and what people can do if diagnosed with RSV or how to prevent RSV.Looking for healthier bedding? Naturepedic is the brand you want to check out. Arin Schultz is the director and joins me to talk about the benefits and why what you sleep on is so important.While some aspects of life have returned to normal since the height of COVID-19, the blood donation rate has not, leading to more frequent supply shortages. Vitalant's blood donor base has dropped by about 20% since 2019 and the nonprofit organization has also experienced a severe drop in blood donations from business blood drives as many people now work remotely. Cliff Numark is the Senior Vice President for Vitalant, the nation's largest nonprofit, independent, blood donation organization and talks with Michelle about how we can help the shortage.

One things for sure, when someone needs blood they need it asap! Personally I get nervous around too much blood but surely if I was in need, I'd hope there was enough blood available to help me. I'm sure you feel the same. Hospitals need blood every day, so they need people to donate every day. The nation's blood supply is at it's lowest level in a year and for the O blood type which is especially needed, that's at it's lowest level in 3 years. Cliff Numark Sr. VP of Vitalant, the nation's largest nonprofit independent blood services provider, says blood donations are really critical right now. (I did not know there was an independent blood service but now I do!) Vitalent is the nations largest independent blood service and second largest overall to the Red Cross. They have 120 donation centers in 28 states serving about 900 Hospitals. They're exclusively focused on providing comprehensive transfusion medicine services for their hospitals and their patients. They need about 5,000 blood and platelet donations per day. Like Cliff said, “It's something when you need it you need it, it's like oxygen, you don't really appreciate it until it's not there and that's what we're trying to fight against.” While some aspects of life have returned to normal since the height of COVID-19, the blood donation rate has not, leading to more frequent supply shortages. Vitalant's blood donor base has dropped by about 20% since 2019 and the nonprofit organization has also experienced a severe drop in blood donations from business blood drives as many people now work remotely. These worrisome trends – coupled with severe winter weather forcing blood drives to cancel and historic flu levels keeping many donors at home – can lead to blood shortages that could threaten patient care. Anyone worried about giving blood as to how it will affect them should be reminded that our bodies are amazing in their ability to make more. Giving a pint won't affect you. But you can only give one pint at a time. Cliff says, “Were like human biological factories. When you donate a pint of blood, you have to wait 56 days and that allows your body time to regenerate and produce more red blood cells and plasma and you can give blood again then.” Cliff Newmark knows a whole lot about blood. Prior to joining Vitalant, he led blood operations for more than 16 years at the American Red Cross. In his current role at Vitalant, his job is to oversee the organization's marketing, communications and outreach to blood and platelet donors, to ensure hospitals have the blood products they need to help patients. Happy to help him get the bloody word out in this upbeat podcast conversation from The Debbie Nigro Show. (Just please don't make me look at blood)  For more information please visit Vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL or download the Vitalant app.    

Every year, almost five million people will need a blood transfusion, which translates to someone needing a blood transfusion every two seconds.  But even with such a vital component of life being needed so frequently and constantly, only three percent of eligible people in the United States donate blood every year.  So few people donating blood is critical enough, but when you add in the fact that blood has an extremely short shelf life, the need for more donors more frequently is critical.  So critical, the United States is currently facing a deep blood shortage.   On this episode of The 9 Line, we speak to Leanne Beasley, VASNHS Blood Bank Supervisor, and Brittany Estrella, Communications Manager for Vitalant, about the current blood shortage, who can give blood and some of the requirements, and how the process works from the point of donation to using that blood to save a life.

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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with David Williams, Regional Director for Vitalant in Memphis, Tennessee and Tupelo, Mississippi, who highlights the national nonprofit blood service responsible for serving 900 hospitals nationwide, 15 in the Memphis area, and 22 out of their Tupelo operation. During the interview, David talks about the life-saving importance of donating blood during the holidays, which are particularly challenging times, and how one unit of blood saves up to three lives. He points out that only blood donated by a volunteer can be infused into a patient in a hospital, and why that matters locally, in terms of our ability to take care of our own loved ones and neighbors. He discusses how easy it is to donate as an individual or to organize drives through schools, churches, businesses and other groups.Visit www.vitalant.org to learn more.

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Dr. Philip Norris to chat the role sailing's played throughout his successful medical career. Philip is the Director of Laboratory Science at Vitalant Research Institute (VRI) San Francisco and an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, San Francisco. His research focuses on how the human immune system responds to viral infections and transfusion. Hear about his summers sailing in Canada as a kid, how he became interested in becoming a doctor, the patients who've touched his heart, how to enjoy the journey, and his love for The San Francisco Yacht Club. Learn more about Philip at https://research.vitalant.org

Our latest episode reflects on how an EFM lifestyle can give you the freedom to pivot your journey, and how there is nothing "small" about any kind of small business or portable career. After weathering the challenges of the first few years of life as an EFM, Mustafa has a delightfully optimistic view on what those years taught him about life and business. What was my take home from this conversation?Don't be ashamed to be proud of what you are good at, and make money doing it!Mustafa is a communications and technology professional with over 16 years of experience in leadership roles focused on content creation, leading innovative media and technology interventions for programs supported by various US Government, non-profits, and private sector clients which include Stanford University, the ACLU, Vitalant, UNIDOS, Arizona State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Last Mile Health, The Brooking Institute, The World Bank, UNICEF, USAID, and the US State Department. Mustafa is well sought out for his experience in developing effective media content on a range of issues which include: gender equity, education, and health in diverse and challenging contexts such as Pakistan, DR Congo, Lebanon, Ghana, Swaziland, Syria, Kenya, and the United States. At 26, Mustafa was the youngest head of department at the University of Lahore in Pakistan where he founded the School of Creative Arts. Mustafa also founded the first media technology park of Pakistan at the University called the Creative Village, with a vision to train the media professionals of tomorrow on real-world commercial projects. Mustafa is an Atlantic Fellow at George Washington University and has a Masters (MSc) in Media and Communications from the London School of Economics. Mustafa is a proud father of his 5-year-old daughter Breenie.Find his business at:www.frontiersanimation.comWatch the LA Film Festival awardee Super Vaccine Vato mentioned in this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayt8GOe83BY&t=2sand like and follow the Creative Frontiers YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1r97hVJ9p9WwA7JYQNKMw

The boys try to save the world by donating blood. Adam calls bullshit on the entire premise of the podcast—threatening the fragile cash-cow from whose supple teet we sup!—and then challenges Ben and Andrew to put undeniable good into the world by donating blood. Featuring standup comedy clips from Mo Welch and Jordan Doll! Special thanks to Brooke Way and all of the fine folks at Vitalant's Denver West Donation Center. Schedule YOUR blood donation today at any of Vitalant's 120+ donation centers in the US or your own local blood bank! LINKS: See The Grawlix LIVE at the Bug Theatre in Denver on Saturday, March 26th with Anthony DeVito, Kelsey Rosen, John-Michael Bond, and BK Sharad! See Ben live in Denver at Comedy Works Downtown on March 9th! See Adam live in Brooklyn at Union Hall on April 9th! Say hello, ask questions, and pay us compliments on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Support us on Patreon and receive ad-free episodes, bonus content (like our next episode of Boi Crazy!), exclusive merch, a video welcome message from Ben, and more. Swaddle yourself in comfort—get your official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices