Podcasts about volunteer director

Mary McMahon, Volunteer Director of Dublin Samaritans, outlines the support services provided by the charity on 55th anniversary of its establishment.

John Courtis, "Interim, Volunteer Director" of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce visits with us on F1RST2KNOW. Its all about the the Bob Kaecker Memorial Golf Tournament - last day to sign up is May 15th! Listen in.F1RST2KNOW is part of the CAST11 Podcast Network of Prescott. Check out the podcast network website with ALL the shows at: https://CAST11.com

New book alert!  In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Kay Wilson-Bolton, Author of Harvard Shelter & Volunteer Director, SPIRIT of Santa Paula. Explore Kay's new book, Harvard Shelter: How Two Small Southern California Cities Saved Their Homeless Shelter.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/Support the showMore FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia

For our first stop of the day, we're keeping the party going in celebration of Women's History Month, and we're off to West Point, to check out Women in Blues, a showcase featuring female blues musicians, through the voices of M.S.U. opera students, March 24th at the Black Prairie Museum with Deborah Mansfield, Volunteer Director & Roza Tulyaganova, Director of Opera, and then we're off to check out what's happening around your neck of the woods, before a final stop in Jackson to bask in the glory of the legendary Sweet Potato Queens at the 2024 Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade, March 23rd with Her Royal Highness, Jill Conner Brown. Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop MS!Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. They'll not only tell you what's going on in your neck of the woods, but also share the history and people behind the markets, sporting events, concerts, fairs and festivals all over Mississippi. Hear the personal stories and traditions behind that favorite event you attend each year on Next Stop, Mississippi. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep: 1929: In this episode my guest is Russ Allen, Volunteer Director of the NFL Alumni Association TackleObesity.com campaign. Russ shares some truly amazing weight loss knowledge and how his website TackleObesity.com is where you can join wellness experts in an online, season long campaign that will include the NFL Alumni Association members directly coaching you in zoom conferences and a "Playbook" of key insights on how to maintain your weight and how to loose it and will be presented in 12 sequential programs. I'm doing it! You should join us! The campaign in its 4th year and has evolved from the "Huddle Up Let's Talk Obesity" Public Service Announcement, which was a Sabre Winning campaign in year 1 and featured notable NFL Alumni (NFLA) encouraging the public along with the NFLA membership to begin the process of gaining control of their obesity and getting comfortable speaking about it. "Obesity is a medical condition, not a character flaw" is the mantra of the campaign. In years two and three the initiative transformed into the NFL Alumni Wellness Challenge and during that time 16 of their members lost an average of 35 Lbs! This year TackleObesity.com will enable graduates of the Wellness Challenge (go to nflalumniwellness.org for details) who've been trained to be coaches and public speakers on the topic. After listening to this podcast, I invite you to join us and loose some weight. Start Here: TackleObesity.com Additional info: Russ Allen https://tackleobesity.com/ Russ Allen is the CEO of WellnessNOW.com and operates a network of wellness services under the Optimal brand including OptimalAge.com, OptimalAthlete.com, Optimal Beauty.com, OptimalWomen.com, OptimalMen.com and Optimal Wellness.com Each Optimal service line provides specific wellness optimizations treatment, diagnostics, and care by expert providers. Russ previously owned a concierge medical facility in Manhattan and a 12,000 sq ft medical facility in Astoria, Queens, NY. https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-allen-8272753/

We have long been hearing about various threats to bees and other pollinators, including Colony Collapse Disorder, new pathogens and bee pests, environmental and nutritional stressors, and pesticides such as neonicotinoids. Impacts to Queen Bees and their genetics are also a concern. According to the non-profit organization, HoneyLove, cities are apparently the last refuge for the Honeybee. HoneyLove [http://honeylove.org] is dedicated to urban beekeeping, educational outreach, and advocating for the health and well-being of honey bees. This week, we welcome Ceebs Bailey, HoneyLove's Factotum, and Kristy Pace, their Volunteer Director. We owe a debt to bees as they pollinate 80-90% of the world's flowering plants, including more than 130 types of fruits and vegetables. One out of every three or four bites of food you eat was made possible by bees and the honeybee is responsible for $15 billion in U.S. agricultural crops annually. While some are concerned about the health of bees for economic reasons and threats to food production on this continent, the reality is our fate is directly connected to bees and their giveaway to the ecosystem at large, in vitalizing the growth of trees, flowers, and a host of other plants; they are essential to creating and sustaining biodiversity on the planet. The average human on this continent consumes roughly 1.31 lbs of honey per year which translates to a bee visiting 2+ million flowers and flying 55,000+ miles. May we offer up more love, gratitude and respect to the Honeybee and learn how we can contribute to their continuance. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/posts/honeylove-with-84482060 HoneyLove.org [http://honeylove.org] is a Los Angeles-based educational non-profit focused on teaching the public about honey bees and aspiring hobbyists about safe and respectful urban beekeeping. Ceebs Bailey is a writer in West L.A. who started out a few years ago with a modest tumbling composter outside the kitchen door and now has raised beds in the front yard, a flock of chickens and six beehives around the city. Kristy Pace has been cultivating community through theatre, artivism, and volunteerism for over 20 years. She is a teacher and environmental activist associated with SoCal 350, Climate Reality San Fernando Valley, and of course, Honey Love. Carry Kim, Co-Host of EcoJustice Radio. An advocate for ecosystem restoration, indigenous lifeways, and a new humanity born of connection and compassion, she is a long-time volunteer for SoCal350, member of Ecosystem Restoration Camps, and a co-founder of the Soil Sponge Collective, a grassroots community organization dedicated to big and small scale regeneration of Mother Earth. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Intro: Jack Eidt Hosted by Carry Kim Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 180 Photo credit: HoneyLove

Jonathan GoldmanJonathan has been involved in teaching improv classes and workshops in Palm Springs for a number of years.After attending public schools in Brooklyn, NY,  Jonathan then trained to be an optometrist in Boston. Upon realizing that there should be more to a career than forever saying, "Which is clearer? One or Two?",  he became the first O.D. to get an M.B.A. in Health Administration (from Temple University in Philadelphia). His career took me to Chicago where he taught; and also took Toastmasters classes. In 1983 Jonathan moved to San Francisco and worked for the Department of Public Health for much of the end of our last century.  His last two positions were as a Workers Comp Coordinator and a Hospital Trainer. He  also presented "Critical Thinking" workshops for various Kaiser Permanente North hospitals' staff and was manager for Project Inform's National HIV/AIDS treatment hotline. Happily discovering the BATS School of Improvisation (then known as Bay Area Theatresports™ in 1998, he soon became the Volunteer Director for their community service program, Laughing Stock, which provides free Improv classes to people living with life-threatening illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Hep C, etc., and their care partners. He continued taking specialty classes, performed occasionally with the Mirth Brokers ensemble under the direction of Gerri Lawlor, and lead Intro to Improv workshops at a variety of HIV/AIDS and men's retreats in northern and southern California and afloat on the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean.Jonathan credits his improv skills for getting him to be a contestant for Wheel of Fortune in 2005. Although landing on a Bankrupt on his first wheel spin and then did the "Ta Dah - Circus Bow" for all of America; he  later went on to the Bonus round. According to Slate.Com, he solved one of the 15 toughest WOF puzzles in the past 25 years. Improv also landed him a featured role for the Frameline32 Film Festival trailers as a game show contestant with perpetual wrong answers.Jonathan moved to Palm Springs in February 2014 with his mixed rescue terrier, Roopert, to re-invent himself. Improv has helped keep his spirits youthful (well, that and a good moisturizer) and energized. He performed with Andy Harmon's Acting Improv class at the 2014 Improv/Comedy Festival in Indio. He's always looking forward to making new friends as he offers locals the opportunity to sample the fun and joy that is Improvisational Theater. Improv builds community!Flexible thinking skills gained from Improv: * Increased self-confidence. * Enthused spirit. * Better coping with stressful  situations. * Greater freedom of expression. * More spontaneity. * Thinking outside the box. * Creative solutions to challenges. * Letting go of control. * Getting out of your head and into the present. * Improved collaborative efforts = better teamwork. * Making new friends, both real and imaginary.To contact Jonathan or to join in the fun:Web: http://www.theimprovoasis.comPhone: 760-656-8338Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

New book and podcast alert! In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed Kay Wilson-Bolton, Volunteer Director of SPIRIT of Santa Paula, explore Kay's new book Mission Matters (Business Leaders Vol. 7) and show the Bruised Reeds Podcast.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/

New book and podcast alert! In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed Kay Wilson-Bolton, Volunteer Director of SPIRIT of Santa Paula, explore Kay's new book Mission Matters (Business Leaders Vol. 7) and show the Bruised Reeds Podcast. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/

New podcast alert! In this episode,  Adam Torres and  Kay Wilson-Bolton, Volunteer Director of SPIRIT of Santa Paula, explore Kay's upcoming book and podcast.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/Mortgage Connects, an MGIC PodcastInsights and tips from top mortgage industry pros!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Gail Morse is the Director of Volunteers for Big Apple Greeter, the world's first free “Welcome Visitor” program. Big Apple Greeter was founded in 1992 and has nearly 300 volunteers who accompany about 5,000 visitors a year to over 100 neighborhoods in all five of New York City's boroughs. Today, there are free Greeter programs in over 120 cities across more than 30 countries.

Join us this week as Stacy talks about volunteer handbooks with Guest Expert Almendra Johnson, Volunteer Director for Get Outdoors Nevada! Also, what happens when a donor changes their mind about donating property? Yikes!

“The good thing about spay/neuter is one cat fixed: thousands saved. So you get one done, you can feel really good that night about what you've done. You don't have to have these big huge numbers to make a difference in your community, in your neighborhood.” This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie's Fund. Linda Chitwood is the volunteer director for the nonprofit charity Homeless Animals Relief Project (“HARP”), located in Senatobia, Mississippi. HARP's mission is to reduce cat suffering and overpopulation by providing free or very low-cost spay/neuter surgery to those with low income or caring for community cats. Since its inception in 1997, HARP has fixed over 20,000 cats. After moving from Memphis to rural Mississippi, Linda encountered a community without any animal welfare programs and she was compelled to take action. In her conversation with Stacy, Linda shares some of her experiences from her 25 years in animal welfare work and in operating a small nonprofit. Linda also discusses the book that she published, $5 For A Cat Head, which provides guidance on how to get started with TNR and what you can do as an individual in the community. This book also provides helpful advice in dealing with community members while trapping in different environments and other practical hands-on tips. In this discussion, Linda reminds us all to “never lose sight of the beauty and the wonder and the joy of the animals we're trying to help.” To learn more about HARP, visit their website. Linda's book can be found on BookBabyand the Kindle version can be found on Amazon. All of the proceeds from the sale of the book go to the animals served by HARP and will be used to fund spay/neuter surgeries. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our interview with Chris Roy, pilot, and creator of Doobert.com in episode 131.

All aboard! Take flight with us as we speak with Bob Boswell, Volunteer Director of the Space Coast Air Show, and Bryan Lilley, Chairman of the National Air, Sea & Space Foundation. The Space Coast Air Show soars into the Space Coast Regional Airport on May 21-22, 2022, as the AirDotShow Live Tour returns to Florida's Space Coast, the second destination on the 2022 Tour. We will be onsite at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum discussing the different demos, performers, aerobatics, and more for spectators to experience at the Space Coast Air Show

This week on App 1800, Assistant News Director, Clyde Cohen, sits down with Ben Martin, the Volunteer Director for the Watauga County Democratic Party and the Elections Coordinator for App State College Dems. As a sophomore at Appalachian State, the two discuss Ben's responsibilities with these two roles, as well as how he balances this involvement with his life as a student.

Welcome to the Ultimate Q&A and get to know our hosts! Sabrina Johannes is one of our co-hosts, she grew up in Colorado and graduated high school in Nebraska. A veteran wife, and mother of 2. She is the founder of Deployed Love, and currently lives in Pinehurst, NC. Ashley Brown is the other co-host of the podcast, she is our resident military child and grew up all over the country. An Army wife, and mother of 2 as well. She is the Program Director for Deployed Love and loves creating all things virtual and national to get you all active and involved in the community. She is also located at Fort Bragg. Kim Clagg is our amazing 3rd host during the Girl Chats!! She grew up and now is back to living in Columbus Georgia. She gets the best of both worlds with military family, and her family near by. She is an Army wife, and mother of 6! Kim is our Volunteer Director and helps us grow the team across the nation of volunteers who love to meet you all. During this episode we just chat about all the things that make us us. From deep questions to funny ones you are going to enjoy a nice long chat. So grab a cup of coffee and join in. Find us: www.instagram.com/ruckupbuttercuppodcast www.facebook.com/deployedlovesessions www.deployedlove.org

Kay Wilson-Bolton, Volunteer Director of Spirit of Santa Paula, was interviewed by host Adam Torres on the Mission Matters Business Podcast. In this interview, Kay Wilson-Bolton shares how Spirit of Santa Paula is fighting to end homelessness in its California community through continuing local support. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/

Christian attempts to unpack last week's chaotic Charleston City Council meeting which featured name-calling, shouting matches, and worse - all over masks. Lost in all the drama was what happened to the Commission on Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Conciliation's report. This week's interview is with Chelsea Green, a Licensed Therapist, meditation teacher, self-taught artist, and the volunteer Director of Mindful Mornings Charleston, a monthly speaker series for those doing good in their community. She is organizing the "Art for Good: Auction & Music Fundraiser," an art auction to raise awareness of the launch of the new black woman-led non-profit, Breath to Blossom (you may remember HCS Radio's interview with Ashley Mizzell, the founder and executive director of a brand new nonprofit called Breath to Blossom). You can learn more about the event at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-for-good-auction-music-fundraiser-tickets-162312042689 The show's artwork was created by Grace Lancaster-Goguen (glancastergoguen@gmail.com). This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Continuing our series on museums and galleries, we're thrilled to welcome Katharine Alston, Volunteer Director of the Deptford Ragged School Archive and leading in public engagement learning at Imperial War Museum London. Katharine is passionate about heritage learningIn this episode, we discuss: An introduction to Katharine and her transition from teaching to museums (01:15)An introduction to the Deptford Ragged School (04.46)The work that Katharine is doing to address inequality in the borough (10:04)Katharine's lightbulb moment for starting her PHD on museum learning (13.57) Katharine's favourite museums in London (16:15) The influence of Katharine's grandparents (18:27)If you want to find out more about Katharine, you can find her on Instagram at @deptford_ragged_school_archive and Twitter @art_e_factsBe part of the conversationWe'd love to know, which are your favourite museums in London?Find us on Instagram @portrait_of_a_londoner Facebook @Portrait of a Londoner Twitter @portraitpodcastor email us at portraitofalondoner@gmail.comWe are completely self-funded so if you would like to support us we would be extremely grateful: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34411265Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast! If you've enjoyed this episode, why not send it to a friend? 

Today's show is all about recognizing our Veterans. Little did we know that most of our very own American Soldiers, after risking their lives, some of them, although not all, are coming home homeless, penniless, and worst, they feel forgotten. That is why we have here today, Miss Sandy Mc Nabb Bower (Founder and Volunteer Director of Vets Returning Home) to share how she got to the point of starting this organization that is helping our Veterans start their new life. Sandy will tell us the story of why she chose to start this organization, how and what her purpose is in helping our veterans in need. Our Veterans are asking for help, and they need us. They need you! They are not asking for a lot but, a little help is appreciated Suppose you are the person who has the heart for our veterans in need. Vets Returning Home's contact number is: Vets Returning Home Phone Number: 586-285-5606 You may also reach the founder herself through Phone Number: 586-216-8510 You could also send her an email at  sandy@empirepays.com For more info on how you can sign up for their Sponsored Partnership Program, visit them at https://www.vetsreturninghome.org/spp Website: https://www.vetsreturninghome.org/ Topics covered: 1:30 - Introduction to Sandy Bower. Her reason and mission for starting this non-profit organization. 6:18: Let's see for ourselves. If you are in Michigan and would like to drop by and say hello, pay your respect to our heroic heroes. Sandy is inviting you to visit them at 17955 E Eleven Mile Rd, Roseville, MI 48066, United States. (Click the Address Link to load Google Map) 8:37 - How did this non-profit organization start? 13:01 - Amid this COVID crisis, how are they surviving? Sandy shares with us how. 23:27 - Sandy's tips for us, business owners, on how to survive the crisis. "For me, failure was not an option," - she says   Key Takeaways "So I created this where if a business makes a commitment to the returning home, like a monthly commitment for because I'm really trying to build that residual, where no matter what happens with fundraising dinners and large gatherings and stuff, we need to survive no matter what. So the different thresholds are like there's a package for $25 a month, $50 a month, or $100 a month. And in exchange, because it's got to be a win-win. So, for the business that participates in our supporting partner program, I bought this plaque. So you get this plaque that says we're a proud supporter of Vets Returning Home with our logo. And then, they get a window cling, the same image, window cling's proud supporter, they get to put our logo on their website, and we put their logo on our website, we come out and do a live stream featuring their business, and encourage the community to help support their business while they're supporting our veterans."   "The little train that could that's the biggest secret. The little train that could, and it's funny because when I share that, with so many of these younger ones that I mentor, they're like, Really? That's it?. I am dead serious. If you think you can, you can. If you tell yourself, oh, I don't think I can do that. Well then, guaranteed you will fail."   Connect with Sandy Bower Facebook   Connect with Vets Returning Home Facebook Instagram  YouTube Website   Connect with Keith Facebook Instagram  YouTube LinkedIn Website   Other Helpful links! Here's the KAJABI software I run my internet business on Click Here Get my new landscaping book here. Click Here If you liked the show, please leave us a well-written, positive 5-star review. You may click here. How I Charge for landscaping jobs Click Here Save up to 55% On Quickbooks

United Way of the Coastal Empire's Volunteer Director, Laurie Humphries, joins us for an in-depth discussion of the Volunteer Department's online database and how YOU can get involved in National Volunteer Month! Tune in and learn how you can help now AND after a disaster in Chatham County!

Maegan first became interested in aviation at age 12, after joining the Air Cadet program. She went on to attend the Aviation Safety Advanced Diploma Program at Seneca College, graduating with Honours and as Valedictorian of her class. During her program, she completed a co-op term with NAV CANADA, where she was hired full-time upon graduation in 2018, and works as a Research Analyst. In this capacity, Maegan provides traffic and safety analysis to support informed decision-making. Maegan is also the Ambassador for Elevate Aviation's Ontario Wing and the Volunteer Director for Canadian Women in Aviation. Maegan can be found on Instagram @missextross

Cosmo & Lauren talk with Salvation Army's Communications and Volunteer Director about how your donations are put to good use.

Cosmo & Lauren talk with Salvation Army's Communications and Volunteer Director about how your donations are put to good use.

Raichal is the Volunteer Director for GALS, Giving Austin Labor Support. Raichal is a student midwife originally from Mississippi and now calls Austin her home away from home. When Raichal is not on call apprenticing as a midwife she is directing and volunteer for GALS. GALS is a nonprofit that provides labor support in the Austin area.

Dr. Jeff Henry has been part of the life safety team at his church since 2008 when he was asked to be director and develop the necessary training program.  Jeff holds a variety of certifications from NRA, TASER, Sabre Red, and a minister.  Jeff does not settle for complacency but continues to train for himself and so that he can train others.

 Dr. Jeff Henry has been part of the life safety team at his church since 2008 when he was asked to be director and develop the necessary training program.  Jeff holds a variety of certifications from NRA, TASER, Sabre Red, and a minister.  Jeff does not settle for complacency but continues to train for himself and so that he can train others.

Growing your own food is not only a fun hobby, but it also ensures you are eating the healthiest food possible. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Amber Nichols who is the Outreach and Volunteer Director at Wasatch Community Gardens about the many benefits of gardening. Also learn about urban gardening and the many programs available to help you succeed. 

This week, Danielle Wingate is sharing her Becoming Story.Danielle has been in vocational ministry as a Volunteer Director for almost ten years in Nashville and Austin. She and her husband have two kids, Emmaus + Caleb. Danielle is a military spouse, a blogger and special media coordinator for The 4Sight Group. She is the co-founder of Catalyst Women, an online space to encourage and equip women to make a difference where they are. She has a heart for leadership, military and for women to step into the fullness of their calling. Danielle and her family currently reside in Seattle, Washington.For more information visit BecomingMe.tv or CRTVCHURCH.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Certain groups have been affected by the rise in gas prices harder than others. Pauline Buck the Volunteer Director of Communications with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society tells us about how her group has eben impacted.

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Shannon Farrell about how she overcame diseases and how she is now giving back. Shannon shares her health history with us, but it’s more like her unhealthy history. She has too many diseases and too many medications to mention here. She was wheelchair bound and a perfect candidate for disability, but neither of those options were acceptable. Shannon walks us through her thought process and in the most inspiring way sends the message to never settle with life if it is not the way you are willing to accept. Today Shannon is an avid runner and monitors doctors, nurses, athletes and organizes groups so everyone can benefit from a healthy plant-based lifestyle.   Shannon Farrell has over 27 years of experience in the medical field, including 18 years as a registered nurse in a multitude of roles. She prides herself on being a multidimensional health care provider to her patients and shares her vast knowledge obtained during her lengthy career. Shannon is currently an RN at the Beaumont Cardiac Rehabilitation centre in Michigan, in a unit that she helped build up from the ground level with a team of incredible coworkers. While working with patients to achieve their own maximal health and wellness, she realized the importance of her own health and the impact to teach others to live successfully with any type of chronic disease. She has lost over 85 pounds and experienced many benefits of following a healthier lifestyle, including an increase in energy level, reduced pain, and fewer disease flare ups. She enjoys all types of sports and loves supporting her own children at their sporting events. Shannon Farrell is honored to serve as the Volunteer Director of the Small Groups for the Plant Based Nutrition Support Group.   In this episode we discuss: Steroids, diabetes, lupus and being wheelchair bound Finding plant-based Giving herself a gift The mental game of athletic injury Sidestepping Not accepting disability Leaving things behind Trends with cardiac patients Here and now society Doctors prescribing less drugs and more fruits and vegetables Kids jumping in with the parents   Getting to the children Grassroots education Athletic performance Actionable tips for getting started   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order by using the code “PlantTrainers” at checkout – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order Shannon Farrell – , , (PBNSG) The Rantings Of A Former Fat Man with Tim Kaufman – From Motivation to Transformation with Howard Jacobson, Part 1 – by Dustin Rudolph   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi               Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   Join our FaceBook Groups:   Do you want to create lifelong healthy eating habits for you or your family? Are you looking to help prevent heart disease, cancer and chronic diseases? Are you looking for guidance with your plant-based nutrition? We can help. If you are serious about getting results, you may be eligible for a FREE 30-minute Skype or phone consultation, where we can help you with your goals NOW. Easily book your session .    Subscribe to Adam’s Journey by clicking .   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

Tonight's special guest is Nikki DuBose from Los Angeles, a child abuse survivor who was later abused as a young professional model. Among other things, Nikki advocates on her web site for better regulation of the modeling industry (she tells me about 40% of models have an eating disorder and that there's a lot of sexual abuse/harassment). Nikki also works closely with Matt Sandusky at the "Peaceful Hearts Foundation," where she serves on the Executive Board and is their Volunteer Director. Nikki says, "I wholeheartedly believe that full recovery is possible, but it starts with speaking out and reducing the shame and stigma that is so often attached to mental health issues." In her upcoming memoir, "Washed Away: From Darkness to Light," due out later this year, Nikki details how being sexually abused as a child led to a seventeen-year battle with serious mental health issues such as eating disorders, depression, self-harm, body dysmorphic disorder, substance abuse and sexual addictions. During her career as a professional model, she encountered a great deal of success, yet that prosperity came with a high price - one that often mirrored the sexual abuse from her childhood. Coming to a place of full healing has not been easy for Nikki, but she says, "Being an advocate is what allows me to wake up every day and feel truly alive. All of that pain that I lived with for so many years is now channeled into making a difference in society. Whatever issues you're passionate about, use your voice and the resources you have; love yourself first and from there you can help to change the world."

For Episode 18 of the Outstanding Ohioans show, I had the pleasure of interviewing Johnna McEntee, the Executive Director of the Ohio Museums Association. As indicated on their website, Founded in 1976 by members of the Ohio’s museum community, the Ohio Museums Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. OMA works with a variety of museums, museum professionals and providers of museum services to strengthen the state’s museum, foster excellence in the field and support the museum community. Johnna has a great enthusiasm and dedication to serving the 1,200 sites in Ohio.  Here are some highlights from the show:   Johnna grew up in Kenton, Ohio, named after the famous frontiersman Simon Kenton.  A great biography on Simon Kenton is The Frontiersman by legendary author and Ohio native Allan Eckert She credits her parents with instilling in her the following values: being a lifelong learner exploring your world around you appreciate history and culture faith and family integrity, respect, hard work, and being dedicated to a cause the value of her internship at the Ohio Historical Society, now known as Ohio History Connections. the benefits of a professional association serving its Johnna has a great enthusiasm and dedication to serving the 1,200 sites in Ohio.  Here are some highlights from the show: Johnna grew up in Kenton, Ohio, named after the famous frontiersman Simon Kenton.  A great biography on Simon Kenton is The Frontiersman by legendary author and Ohio native Allan Eckert She credits her parents with instilling in her the following values: being a lifelong learner exploring your world around you appreciate history and culture faith and family integrity, respect, hard work, and being dedicated to a cause the value of her internship at the Ohio Historical Society, now known as Ohio History Connections. the benefits of a professional association serving its constituents with advocacy and educational programs The American Alliance of Museums is the national association for museums the upcoming annual conference for the Ohio Museums Association in Cleveland, Ohio Ohio has 10.4 museums per 100,000 residents, well above the national average the economic impact of museum visits how schools and museums partner to bring local history to the classroom how someone can develop a new museum I really appreciated Johnna's commitment to serving our museum treasures in the great state of Ohio. Here are three other local history/museum interviews I have done: Stephen Gordon, Curator of the William McGuffey museum at Miami University Mike Milkovich, Owner of Local History Productions Laura Bullock, Volunteer Director of the Sherman House & Museum To listen to the show, click on one of the following: Itunes Sticher Your computer or mobile device Like on Facebook Thank you for listening, have a great day! -Ron

In episode 6, the show took a different approach, in that we interviewed an expert about a historical figure in Ohio history.  I interviewed Laura Bullock, Volunteer Director at the Sherman House and Museum in Lancaster, Ohio.  The Sherman House and Museum is part of the Fairfield County Heritage Society.  This historical house was home for the prestigious Sherman family. Of the 11 children who lived in this house, General William Tecumseh Sherman and Senator John Sherman were the two most well-known historical figures. Some of the most well-known events in their lives: Sherman's March to the Sea Sherman Antitrust Act Some resources to learn more about the Sherman brothers: Memoirs of General Sherman Fierce Patriot:  The Tangled Lives of William Tecumseh Sherman Grant and Sherman:  The Friendship That Won the Civil War American General:  The Life and Times of William Tecumseh Sherman by President Eisenhower's son John Eisenhower The Sherman Letters:  Correspondence Between General and Senator Sherman from 1837 to 1891 For information on the Civil War Symposium referenced by Laura in the interview, click here.  Please note this event takes place September 27 and September 28. To contact the museum, call 740-687-5891. As always, thank you for listening to the show.  Please take the time to rate the show on Itunes or Sticher and leave comments.

LaDonna Wattley, founder of Wattley Training Institute and former Volunteer Director with Child Advocates, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, has used her vast experiences in the child welfare, adoption and educational fields to develop in-depth trainings for others working in those fields, especially around working with families of color.  Listen to Ms. Wattley discuss cultural competency and other important things to consider when working with children and families.

In this edition of Radical Travel, we discuss Volunteering Abroad, from what kinds of programs are available to where you can go. We chat with Katie Boyer, Volunteer Director at GoOverseas.com, and she shares some of her experiences volunteering overseas and gives insight into what kinds of volunteer programs are available overseas, and how to choose the right volunteer … Read more about this episode...

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40 Today's guest preacher is Bridget Pitman, a member of our congregation and Volunteer Director of Family Promise of Gallatin Valley. You can view the video she shared in her sermon at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4pgQvgdNqs.